Regions – Page 139 – Prologue Journal

Martial law, memes and mayhem: the rise and fall of South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Once a celebrated anti-corruption crusader, on Wednesday Yoon became South Korea’s first sitting president to be arrested. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294919/martial-law-memes-and-mayhem-rise-and-fall-south-koreas-yoon-suk-yeol?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s police arrest 5 more men in ‘nightmare’ sexual abuse of teen

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The unnamed woman, now 18, said around 60 men sexually abused her in her southern home state of Kerala beginning from when she was just 13. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294912/indias-police-arrest-49-men-nightmare-sexual-abuse-teen?utm_source=rss_feed

Palestinian PM: Palestinian Authority must be sole ruler of Gaza

Jerusalem Post Who will run Gaza after the war remains one of the great unanswered questions in the negotiations, which have focused on an immediate ceasefire and exchanging hostages. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837656

Israel and Hamas Work on Final Details of Gaza Cease-Fire Deal, Officials Say

New York Times Negotiators and mediators meeting in Qatar were trying to address outstanding issues on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-cease-fire-deal-gaza-hostages.html

BAFTA Nominations 2025: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ Are Up for Best Film

New York Times “Anora,” “A Compete Unknown” and “The Brutalist” are also in the running for best film at the British equivalent of the Oscars. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/movies/bafta-nominations.html

Is Indonesia’s Prabowo facing pressure from India to skip Pakistan after New Delhi visit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Prabowo Subianto to be the chief guest on India’s Republic Day, Indian reports say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294910/indonesias-prabowo-facing-pressure-india-skip-pakistan-after-new-delhi-visit?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas: Israel’s massacre in Jenin camp won’t break resistance

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas says Israel’s recent drone attack on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank will fail to undermine the resistance front. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740949/Israeli-carnage-in-West-Bank%E2%80%99s-Jenin-camp-will-not-break-resistance,-says-Hamas

Revealed: Israeli ministers eye restoration of illegal settlements in Gaza through genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Some members of Netanyahu’s coalition view restoration of the regime’s illegal settlements in the Gaza Strip as a key objective of the Gaza aggression. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740951/Israeli-war-cabinet-minister-Gadi-Eisenkot-illegal-settlements-Gaza-Strip-

Australia threatens ‘strongest action’ against Russia if POW Oscar Jenkins confirmed dead

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Oscar Jenkins, an Australian teacher fighting for Ukraine, was reportedly captured and interrogated by Russian soldiers. His status and whereabouts are unknown. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294901/australia-threatens-strongest-action-against-russia-if-pow-oscar-jenkins-confirmed-dead?utm_source=rss_feed

Erdogan says Turkey can ‘crush’ all terrorists in Syria

Jerusalem Post “Everyone should take their hands off Syria and we, along with our Syrian siblings, will crush the heads of Islamic State, the YPG and other terrorist organizations in a short time.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837643