Regions – Page 159 – Prologue Journal

Tortured body of abducted Syrian cleric found in Damascus outskirts

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The body of a moderate Sunni Muslim preacher abducted by unknown militants has been found on the outskirts of the Syrian capital. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740824/Body-of-moderate-Syrian-cleric-found-in-Damascus-outskirts-over-week-after-his-abduction

South Korea to improve concrete barricades after Jeju Air crash, extend Muan airport shutdown

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Muan airport will remain closed until January 19 following the tragic Jeju Air crash, South Korea also plans to improve concrete landing structures at seven airports. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294543/south-korea-improve-concrete-barricades-after-jeju-air-crash-extend-muan-airport-shutdown?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia ticks right boxes in Asia’s fast-growing data centre market

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With its expanding digital economies and key role in communications infrastructure, Asia is seeing robust investment in data centre development. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3294493/malaysia-ticks-right-boxes-asias-fast-growing-data-centre-market?utm_source=rss_feed

Meta’s US fact-checking shutdown sparks fears of disinformation crisis in Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts warn the decision could weaken efforts to combat hate speech and misinformation in regions vulnerable to online manipulation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294518/metas-us-fact-checking-shutdown-sparks-fears-disinformation-crisis-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

With South Korea in Crisis, Eight Justices Will Decide President’s Fate

New York Times The Constitutional Court, an arbiter in a polarized nation, is about to consider whether Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment for declaring martial law was justified. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/13/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-court-impeachment.html

Israel turns hospitals into mass graves in ‘hellish’ north: Gaza Health Ministry

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Ministry of Health in Gaza says Israel has turned the situation in the north of the strip to “hell.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740820/Israel-turns-Northern-Gaza-into-hell

UAE to reopen embassy in Lebanon after more than three years

Jerusalem Post The delegation’s arrival on Sunday came a day after UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun agreed to take steps to reopen the embassy. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837273

As smog shrouds Thailand, Bangkok tackles toxic air with remote work

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Voluntary work-from-home measures were being considered in a bid to reduce traffic congestion, the city’s governor said. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3294508/smog-shrouds-thailand-bangkok-tackles-toxic-air-remote-work?utm_source=rss_feed

Gaza’s GDP plummeted by 82% amid Israel’s genocide, statistical data show

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Recent data from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics have shown a severe contraction in the gross domestic product (GDP) of the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740814/Statistical-data-show-significant-drop-in-Gaza%E2%80%99s-GDP-by-over-80-percent

Jan. 12: ‘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. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Sunday, January 12. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740821/jan-12-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation