Regions – Page 130 – Prologue Journal

Keir Starmer Vows Long-Term U.K. Partnership With Ukraine on Kyiv Visit

New York Times Prime Minister Keir Starmer signaled continued solidarity, with further U.S. support in question under a second Trump administration. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/europe/uk-ukraine-starmer.html

Less Than Half the 250 Hostages in Gaza Remain There

New York Times The abductees included citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/israel-hostages-gaza-hamas.html

IRGC: Gaza truce ‘irreparable defeat’ for Israel, great victory for Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s IRGC says the Gaza ceasefire is a great victory for the steadfast Palestinian people and a resounding defeat for the Zionists. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/741008/Iran-IRGC-Gaza-ceasefire-defeat-Zionists-victory-Palestinians

What to know about Najib’s house arrest bid in Malaysia and the existence of a royal ‘decree’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The controversy is growing, as the government evades confirming its existence while Umno pushes for Najib’s release, straining the fragile unity government. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/explained/article/3295062/what-know-about-najibs-house-arrest-bid-malaysia-and-existence-royal-decree?utm_source=rss_feed

From cannibal to influencer: Indonesia’s Hannibal Lecter finds redemption on social media

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Once feared for his cannibalistic past, Sumanto now inspires followers on Instagram with motivational content, fitness routines, and ‘mukbang’ videos. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3295067/cannibal-influencer-indonesias-hannibal-lecter-finds-redemption-social-media?utm_source=rss_feed

Azerbaijan’s Leader, Emboldened, Picks a Rare Fight With Putin

New York Times Russia’s president is said to have blamed birds or a Ukrainian drone for a Dec. 25 crash of an Azerbaijani plane. Azerbaijan says Russian air defenses were at fault. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/europe/russia-putin-azerbaijan-plane-crash.html

Malaysian father freed from Cambodian scam syndicate over lack of computer, English skills

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 38-year-old single father, who lost 20kg during his captivity, had been duped into travelling to Cambodia on an offer to work as a driver for US$5,000. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295063/malaysian-father-freed-cambodian-scam-syndicate-over-lack-computer-english-skills?utm_source=rss_feed

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Looks to Trump and the U.S. to Avoid Prison

New York Times The former Brazilian president, squeezed by criminal investigations, looks to the United States to shift his nation’s politics — and maybe keep him a free man. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/americas/jair-bolsonaro-brazil-trump-us.html

As Trump Heads to White House, Bolsonaro May Be Headed to Jail. Why?

New York Times Three reasons help explain why the two politicians have faced such contrasting fates. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/americas/trump-bolsonaro-brazil.html

‘The Interview’: Ambassador David Pressman Is Alarmed by What He Has Seen

New York Times Ambassador David Pressman talks about his contentious relationship with Viktor Orban’s administration and why what happens in Hungary matters. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/magazine/david-pressman-interview.html