Regions – Page 148 – Prologue Journal

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

Soaring Bond Yields Put U.K. Government’s Economic Plan at Risk

New York Times Investors are demanding sharply higher yields on government bonds, threatening to upend the Labour Party’s plans to reinvigorate a stagnant British economy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/bonds-gilt-yield-britain-economy.html

Ukraine Launches ‘Massive’ Drone Attacks Inside Russia, Officials Say

New York Times The barrage appeared to be one of the largest recent assaults in Ukraine’s campaign to damage Russia’s war machine on its home territory. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/europe/ukraine-russia-massive-drone-strikes.html

Jan. 13: ‘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. Resistance groups conduct major operations against Israel amid the regime’s genocidal war on Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740889/Resistance-operations-against-Israeli-occupation

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: victims’ families face hate, disinformation online

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hate comments could stem from feelings of resentment and injustice over families receiving compensation from government, an expert says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294696/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-victims-families-face-hate-disinformation-online?utm_source=rss_feed

Ferries, trains and cable cars? How Malaysia’s Johor can cope with SEZ commuter squeeze

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The state neighbouring Singapore is facing logistical challenges, with transport infrastructure stagnating for years. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294736/ferries-trains-and-cable-cars-how-malaysias-johor-can-cope-sez-commuter-squeeze?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas accepts terms of ceasefire agreement draft, release of hostages

Jerusalem Post According to the report, an Israeli official noted that while progress had been made, the final details were still under discussion. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837469

South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Chinese coastguard ship patrolled Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday pushing the Philippines “to the wall,” and prompting Manila to consider international lawsuits. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294733/south-china-sea-philippines-warns-beijing-all-options-table-after-coastguard-patrol?utm_source=rss_feed