Regions – Page 134 – Prologue Journal

Singapore jails Australian tourist who threatened to crash flight at Changi Airport

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Moncrieff Marli Curtis Philip became enraged after his long-awaited Thai holiday plan was disrupted. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294991/singapore-jails-australian-tourist-who-threatened-crash-flight-changi-airport?utm_source=rss_feed

Jan. 15: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Resistance groups in Palestine and across the region continue their operations against the Tel Aviv regime and its Western backers. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/740993/Jan-15-Axis-Resistance-operations-against-Israeli-occupation

Meet Japan’s Original Decluttering Guru (No, Not That One)

New York Times Before Marie Kondo stormed into the global consciousness, Hideko Yamashita taught Japan the art of creating tidier spaces. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/hideko-yamashita-decluttering-danshari.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Here’s what you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/briefing/israel-hamas-poland-russia.html

China Deploys Security to Try to Reassure a Country on Edge

New York Times Police are checking on safety at schools and visiting karaoke bars and rental homes to root out perceived malcontents, after several mass killings alarmed the public. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/asia/china-mass-killings-security.html

1 in 4 Singaporeans undecided on who to vote for ahead of general election: survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More voters worried about cost of living, economy and MPs’ performance than political scandals. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294981/1-4-singaporeans-undecided-who-vote-ahead-general-election-survey?utm_source=rss_feed

Indian actor Saif Ali Khan grievously injured after being stabbed by intruder at home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bollywood star to undergo surgery following the incident at his flat in Mumbai. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294975/indian-actor-saif-ali-khan-grievously-injured-after-being-stabbed-intruder-home?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas: Ceasefire agreement result of steadfastness, resistance in Gaza over 15 months

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas hails announcement of a ceasefire in the Israeli regime’s genocidal war against the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/740990/Hamas-ceasefire-announcement-Israel-genocide-war-Gaza

Negotiators Reach Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal for Gaza

New York Times The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some feared that it could fall apart. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-cease-fire.html

Unwell Yoon to skip interrogation over South Korea martial law bid

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The detained leader’s lawyer said Yoon would not face questioning due to health issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294951/unwell-yoon-skip-interrogation-over-south-korea-martial-law-bid?utm_source=rss_feed