Regions – Page 158 – Prologue Journal

Troops Detained in Ukraine Give Rare Glimpse Into North Korea’s Military

New York Times Ukraine’s president released a video of the two soldiers being interrogated, revealing they knew little about the war they were sent to fight in. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/asia/north-korea-ukraine-russia-troops.html

India opens tunnel to China border, but won’t reduce troops despite thaw in boundary row

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The newly inaugurated Himalayan road tunnel gives India all-weather access to highly contested border zones with China and Pakistan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294569/india-opens-tunnel-china-border-wont-reduce-troops-despite-thaw-boundary-row?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia and Ukraine Battle Inside Kursk, With Waves of Tanks, Drones and North Koreans

New York Times Ukrainian soldiers are describing fierce clashes as Russian forces try to retake territory in the Kursk region that could be key in eventual cease-fire talks. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/europe/russia-ukraine-kursk-north-korea.html

Iran, Europeans slip in nuke talks right before Trump inauguration

Jerusalem Post Sources have indicated that the E-3 is still concerned that Israel or Trump may only push Iran over the nuclear weapons line. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837278

A New Age of American Interference in Europe

New York Times Elon Musk and MAGA are already disrupting the status quo, and Europe seems ill-prepared. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/europe/maga-musk-europe-interference.html

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

New York Times While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/middleeast/trump-middle-east-allies-israel-iran-oil.html

China-Russia trade surged to new heights in 2024, driven by Western sanctions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trade between the two powers continued to grow across a range of categories in 2024, but may face greater headwinds this year. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3294551/china-russia-trade-surged-new-heights-2024-driven-western-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed

Thousands of Hindu pilgrims take holy bath in river as Maha Kumbh Mela festival begins

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. India’s Maha Kumbh Mela gets under way, with thousands of Hindu devotees lining up to bathe in the waters of river they regard as sacred. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3294544/thousands-hindu-pilgrims-take-holy-bath-river-maha-kumbh-mela-festival-begins?utm_source=rss_feed

Despite major strike, Houthis target Israel with new drone attack

Jerusalem Post Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837277

Malaysia seeks gag order on Najib Razak’s house arrest bid

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Malaysia seeks to ban parliament from discussing Najib’s bid to serve the rest of his sentence at home, creating a headache for PM Anwar. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294536/malaysia-seeks-gag-order-jailed-pm-najib-razaks-house-arrest-bid?utm_source=rss_feed