Regions – Page 143 – Prologue Journal

Albino Trump lookalike in Pakistan is a star at market in Punjab province

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Sporting a blond quiff because of his albinism, pudding seller Saleem Bagga also sings to draw customers, who love taking selfies with him. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3294806/albino-trump-lookalike-pakistan-star-market-punjab-province?utm_source=rss_feed

As Singapore home sales surge, is the government ready to hit the brakes?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore authorities have sought to calm the housing market by introducing multiple rounds of cooling measures in recent years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294819/singapore-home-sales-surge-government-ready-hit-brakes?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan is so awash with tourists, business travellers are resorting to capsule hotels

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Japanese economy has benefited from the surge in foreign tourists – but it has a negative impact as well. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294815/japan-so-awash-tourists-business-travellers-are-resorting-capsule-hotels?utm_source=rss_feed

Jan. 14: ‘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. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime on Tuesday, January 14. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/15/740931/jan-14-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

Bangladesh demands return of billions stolen under Sheikh Hasina

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Interim leader Muhammad Yunus said on Wednesday that the people of Bangladesh had been robbed and its future disrupted by the theft. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294810/bangladesh-demands-return-billions-stolen-under-sheikh-hasina?utm_source=rss_feed

Wednesday Briefing

New York Times Optimism about Gaza cease-fire talks. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/briefing/gaza-hamas-south-korea.html

Mozambique at a Crossroads as New President is Sworn In

New York Times The country has been roiled by political chaos since the October election, which led to widespread demonstrations and a deadly response by the police. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/africa/mozambique-chapo-frelimo-president-mondlane.html

A House at Auschwitz Opens Its Doors to a Chilling Past

New York Times The home of the death camp’s wartime commandant, Rudolf Höss, which was the subject of the Oscar-winning movie “The Zone of Interest,” will soon welcome visitors. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/auschwitz-zone-of-interest-house.html

Young Southeast Asians defy challenges with economic optimism

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Students in six regional countries are hopeful for the future, but worry about corruption, inequality and unemployment, a new survey shows. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294802/young-southeast-asians-defy-challenges-economic-optimism?utm_source=rss_feed

Good night, Vietnam? Chinese economist says Trump tariffs could close US back door

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Li Daokui of Tsinghua University says Chinese manufacturers eyeing Vietnam as a point of entry to the US should ‘reconsider’ in light of tariffs. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3294789/good-night-vietnam-chinese-economist-says-trump-tariffs-could-close-us-back-door?utm_source=rss_feed