Regions – Page 147 – Prologue Journal

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

New York Times The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/europe/ukraine-russia-teenagers.html

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

New York Times An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/pakistan-airlines-ad-eiffel-tower-paris.html

PM-designate Salam extends hand to Hezbollah, aims to rebuild Lebanon

Jerusalem Post Salam said he would work for justice for the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed at least 220 people and no senior official has taken responsibility for. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837505

Israeli media: Trump promises Netanyahu to violate nascent Gaza truce

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Trump has promised to allow Netanyahu to resume the war in Gaza after signing the ceasefire deal with Hamas, Ynetnews says. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740898/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-Trump-promise-Netanyahu-resume-war-after-signing-ceasefire-deal

‘More dangerous than Covid’: outrage over Indian corporate leader’s call for 7-day work week

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The comments betray a traditional mindset that equates productivity with long hours of work and are ‘removed from reality’, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294753/more-dangerous-covid-outrage-over-indian-corporate-leaders-call-7-day-work-week?utm_source=rss_feed

Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s Largest Gathering Begins in India

New York Times About 400 million Hindu pilgrims from around the globe are expected to bathe in and around the Ganges in the religion’s biggest display of unity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/india-hindu-festival-maha-kumbh-mela.html

Indian police arrest 44 men in shocking gang rape of 18-year-old Dalit athlete

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The victim, who reported the abuse after attending a gender awareness programme, alleges she was assaulted by 62 people. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294750/indian-police-arrest-44-men-shocking-gang-rape-case-18-year-old-dalit-athlete?utm_source=rss_feed

Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App

New York Times To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/tiktok-rednote-xiaohongshu-app.html

Beyond US-China tussles, geopolitics will be shaped by India, Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the global strategic framework moves on from the uneasy period of US hegemony and China’s rise, a critical quadrilateral is forming. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3294324/beyond-us-china-tussles-geopolitics-will-be-shaped-india-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli radio: Emerging Gaza ceasefire deal ‘complete failure’ for regime

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The chairman of the Israeli Gevurah Forum has described a potential Gaza ceasefire as “a complete failure” for the Zionist entity. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740892/Gaza-ceasefire-deal-a-complete-defeat-for-Israel,-says-Gevurah-Forum-chairman