Regions – Page 141 – Prologue Journal

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

New York Times President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/americas/panama-canal-trump-china.html

A Crucial Coal Mine in Ukraine Under Attack by Russian Forces Finally Shuts Down

New York Times The mine, near the frontline city of Pokrovsk, produced coking coal crucial for Ukraine’s steel industry. It kept running until the very last moment, when Russian forces finally reached its gates. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/ukraine-russia-coal-mine.html

Syria detains Egyptian after videos threatening Egypt’s Sisi

Jerusalem Post The militant, Ahmed al-Mansour, has posted several videos saying Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi would meet the same fate as Assad. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837628

South Korean first lady’s PhD under review due to plagiarism claims, adding to Yoon’s troubles

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Concerns over Kim Keon-hee’s PhD in design from Kookmin University may complicate the political situation for her husband, impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294870/south-korean-first-ladys-phd-under-review-due-plagiarism-claims-adding-yoons-troubles?utm_source=rss_feed

India’s navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China in Indian Ocean

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 95 per cent of India’s trade moves in the Indian Ocean, amid a strong Chinese presence. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294856/indias-navy-launches-submarine-warships-guard-against-china-indian-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed

Marcos hopes for ‘strong’ US-Philippines ties under Trump, he tells Kamala Harris

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many in the Philippines are wary about the future of its relationship with the US as president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294851/marcos-hopes-strong-us-philippines-ties-under-trump-he-tells-kamala-harris?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese Celebrities and Tourists Think Twice About Thailand

New York Times The brief abduction of a Chinese actor who was trafficked into Myanmar to work in a scam camp has rattled travelers from a country that Thailand relies on for tourism. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/asia/china-thailand-kidnapping-travel.html

Trump’s defence pick Pete Hegseth fails Asean test, sparking mockery across Southeast Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pete Hegseth, nominated for US Secretary of Defence, could not name a single member of the regional bloc during his confirmation hearing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294847/trumps-defence-pick-pete-hegseth-fails-asean-test-sparking-mockery-across-southeast-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Private US, Japanese lunar landers head to moon on a single rocket

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost expected to touch down in March, ispace’s Resilience in May or June. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3294846/private-us-japanese-lunar-landers-head-moon-single-rocket?utm_source=rss_feed

Vietnam axes second most popular TV broadcaster after 20 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. State-owned VTC went off the air on Wednesday as part of a radical restructuring of media organisations by the ruling Communist Party. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294836/vietnam-axes-second-most-popular-tv-broadcaster-after-20-years?utm_source=rss_feed