Regions – Page 144 – Prologue Journal

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

South Korean President Is Detained in Insurrection Inquiry

New York Times Investigators have detained South Korea’s impeached leader, Yoon Suk Yeol. This is the first time a sitting South Korean president has been detained on criminal charges. Choe Sang-Hun, the Seoul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how we got here and what it may mean for South Korea moving forward.…

Kate Middleton Is in Cancer Remission. It Doesn’t Always Mean the Illness Is Cured.

New York Times While the announcement is good news for the Princess of Wales, cancer experts describe the challenges of a life shadowed by an earlier diagnosis. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/health/princess-kate-middleton-cancer-remission.html

On Covid-19 anniversary, Japan’s doctors worry about complacency

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A surge in influenza cases during Japan’s winter shows overconfidence regarding health precautions is creeping in, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3294713/covid-19-anniversary-japans-doctors-worry-about-complacency?utm_source=rss_feed

Yemeni drones hit targets in Israel-occupied Yaffa

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Yemeni army has carried out more anti-Israel operations in support of Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip and in response to the regime’s aggression against the Arab country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740920/Yemeni-drones-hit-regime-targets-in-Israel-occupied-Yaffa

What We Know About the Proposed Gaza Cease-Fire Agreement

New York Times Diplomats expressed cautious optimism on Tuesday that an agreement between Israel and Hamas may be within reach. But they also warned that it was not signed yet. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/middleeast/gaza-ceasefire-what-we-know.html