Regions – Page 15 – Prologue Journal

Dozens feared dead after stampede at Hindu festival in India

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Footage showed millions of devotees arriving in the predawn dark for a holy dip to mark the most auspicious day of the Kumbh Mela festival. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3296653/dozens-feared-dead-after-stampede-hindu-festival-india?utm_source=rss_feed

Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival Leaves Pilgrims Hurt

New York Times People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, were rushing to the confluence of two sacred rivers, officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/asia/india-stampede-maha-kumbh-festival.html

Kenichiro Yoshida Will Step Down as C.E.O. of Sony

New York Times Kenichiro Yoshida, who has led Sony since 2018, will be succeeded as C.E.O. by the company’s chief financial officer. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/business/sony-ceo-kenichiro-yoshida.html

Rubio tells Egypt of need to cooperate to stop Hamas governing Gaza again

Jerusalem Post Trump’s suggestion to ‘clean out’ Gaza was not mentioned in the US State Department statement released on Tuesday after the call between Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-839720

Typhoon Yagi Scrambles Vietnam’s Lunar New Year Tradition

New York Times A typhoon and extreme heat dramatically affected prices for the kumquat trees that are ubiquitous during the holiday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/asia/lunar-new-year-vietnam-kumquats.html

Israel Is Urged to Reverse Course on Palestinian Aid Agency Ban

New York Times Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/middleeast/unrwa-israel-un.html

Malaysia’s Anwar urges Asean not to ‘single out’ Beijing over South China Sea tensions at Davos

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anwar’s statement at the World Economic Forum emphasises the need to balance strong relations with China while addressing maritime issues. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296633/malaysias-anwar-urges-asean-not-single-out-beijing-over-south-china-sea-tensions-davos?utm_source=rss_feed

Inside a Chaotic U.S. Deportation Flight to Brazil

New York Times The Trump administration’s first flight deporting Brazilians involved aborted takeoffs, sweltering heat, emergency exits and shackled deportees on a wing. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/americas/us-brazil-deportations.html

Democrats Block Bill to Impose Sanctions on International Criminal Court Officials

New York Times The failed Senate vote was a setback for the bill, which aims to punish the court for its decision to prosecute top Israeli officials for war crimes based on the military offensive in Gaza. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/us/politics/democrats-icc-sanctions.html

Wednesday Briefing: Trump’s Funding Freeze

New York Times Plus, renovations at the Louvre. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/briefing/trump-funding-freeze-israel-hostages-congo-protests.html