Regions – Page 151 – Prologue Journal

China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office

New York Times Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/china-trade-surplus-trump.html

‘Why not?’: Indonesia mulls cheap Russian oil imports post-Brics entry despite risks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say Jakarta needs to weigh the economic benefits of discounted Russian oil against the risk of backlash from Western allies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294714/why-not-indonesia-mulls-cheap-russian-oil-imports-post-brics-entry-despite-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash

New York Times The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways following the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/korea-jejuair-air-runways.html

The veracity of Turkish support for Palestine

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Turkey has colluded with Israel to carve up Syria, as well as having collaborated with Tel Aviv in perpetrating the Gaza genocide. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740881/Turkey-has-colluded-with-Israel-to-carve-up-Syria-and-collaborated-with-Tel-Aviv-in-perpetrating-the-Gaza-genocide

Turkish railway, with Chinese upgrades, could bypass Russia on route to Europe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Improvements to Turkey’s railway network – which a Turkish official says China could provide – would create a new, quicker path for Europe-bound freight. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3294704/turkish-railway-chinese-upgrades-could-bypass-russia-route-europe?utm_source=rss_feed

9 Australian beaches closed after mysterious balls wash ashore, spoiling bathers’ fun

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Authorities are investigating the debris and working to clear nine Sydney beaches. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3294690/9-australian-beaches-closed-after-mysterious-balls-wash-ashore-spoiling-bathers-fun?utm_source=rss_feed

As Singapore cracks down on online financial scams, will Malaysia follow suit?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia and Thailand are reviewing their own laws against online fraud, with an eye on Singapore’s Protection from Scams bill. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294672/singapore-cracks-down-online-financial-scams-will-malaysia-follow-suit?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel kills over 50 Palestinians in Gaza in single day: Civil Defense

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Gaza’s Civil Defense says more than 50 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740875/Israel-kills-50-Palestinians-Gaza-strikes

Retaliation rages: Yemeni missile strikes Israeli war ministry in Tel Aviv

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni Armed Forces have claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the premises of the Israeli ministry of military affairs in Tel Aviv. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740874/Yemeni-forces-carry-out-missile-strike-against-Israeli-ministry-of-military-affairs-in-Tel-Aviv

Thailand is pushing ahead with its grand casino plans – and Thaksin’s all for it

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law to legalise casinos. The Thai PM’s father says gambling could net billions in tax revenue. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294658/thailand-pushing-ahead-it-grand-casino-plans-and-thaksins-all-it?utm_source=rss_feed