Regions – Page 156 – Prologue Journal

Hamas urges world to protect Palestinians from Israeli torture

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has called on the international community to address torture and violations against the Palestinians being held in Israeli jails. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740846/Hamas-Palestine-Moataz-Abu-Zneid-al-Khalil–

Hezbollah lawmaker says Lebanese opponents are working to exclude the group

Jerusalem Post Raad said his group had “extended its hand” by helping to secure Aoun’s election as Lebanon’s president last week, only to find the “hand cut off.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837329

Russia says Ukraine attacked its infrastructure of gas pipeline to Turkey

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Ukrainian forces have targeted the infrastructure of Russia’s gas pipeline to Turkey, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740842/Russia-Ukraine-Turkey-Pipeline-Targeted-US-Treasury-Oil-Gas-Tankers-Sanctions-China-India-Kremlin-Peskov-

Qassam Brigades: Over 10 Israeli troops killed in north Gaza within 72 hours

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Qassam Brigades says its fighters have killed more than 10 Israeli soldiers and injured dozens more in the northern Gaza Strip during the past 72 hours. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740843/Over-10-Israeli-soldiers-killed-in-northern-Gaza-within-72-hours,-dozens-more-injured–Qassam-Brigades

Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

New York Times A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and sexual diversity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/business/oliviero-toscani-benetton-dead.html

Japan rattled by magnitude 6.9 earthquake, followed by tsunami advisories

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public broadcaster NHK TV said a tsunami, estimated to be as high as 1 metre, reached land within 30 minutes of the quake. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294598/japan-rattled-magnitude-69-earthquake-followed-tsunami-advisories?utm_source=rss_feed

Documentary on terrorist Yahya Sinwar’s ‘legacy’ to be released, Khamenei’s media team announces

Jerusalem Post Sinwar was killed by the IDF in October 2024. https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-837287

Lebanon’s Nawaf Salam emerges as possible Prime Minister choice

Jerusalem Post Consultations on the next prime minister of the country are expected to end on January 13. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837299

Malaysia urged to boost healthcare funding to spare patients pain of costly private treatment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lack of funding, chronic manpower shortages in government hospitals leave public dependent on private healthcare sector, civil society groups say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3294593/malaysia-urged-boost-healthcare-funding-spare-patients-pain-costly-private-treatment?utm_source=rss_feed

Talks on Gaza Cease-Fire and Hostage Releases: What to Know

New York Times The negotiations appeared to be gaining momentum on Monday as Arab and American mediators pushed for an agreement before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/middleeast/gaza-cease-fire-talks-hostages-israel-hamas.html