Regions – Page 16 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine Cancels Parliament Session, Citing a Warning Over a Missile Attack

New York Times This is the first time Parliament has canceled a session since Russia invaded Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/ukraine-parliament-canceled-missile.html

Jordan sentences former lawmaker for supporting Palestinian resistance

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Jordan has sentenced a former lawmaker Imad al-Adwan to 10 years in prison for supporting the Palestinian resistance. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/22/737703/Jordan-sentences-lawmaker-supporting-Palestine

Pakistan town in uproar after 40 Shiite Muslims shot dead in bus convoy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Angry crowds, incensed by the ambush, gathered in the remote mountain town of Parachinar, in the predominantly Sunni Muslim nation. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287777/pakistan-town-uproar-after-40-shiite-muslims-shot-dead-bus-convoy?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel Rally Around Netanyahu Over I.C.C. Warrant, for Now

New York Times An I.C.C. arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza spurred outrage across Israel’s political spectrum. But in the long term, it’s not a good look for a prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-icc-warrant.html

‘It’s painful’: newest North Korean weapon against the South is blood-curdling noise

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s border island of Ganghwa has been bombarded with blood-curdling sounds almost daily since July 2024. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287765/its-painful-newest-north-korean-weapon-against-south-blood-curdling-noise?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli war criminals ‘not welcome’, US city says after ICC ruling

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A US city pledges to detain Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former minister of military affairs Yoav Gallant if they travel there after the ICC issues arrest warrants for the pair. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/22/737700/US-city-arrest-Israel-Netanyahu-ICC-arrest-warrants

Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, bringing death toll to 6

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287753/second-australian-teen-dies-after-suspected-laos-poisoning-bringing-death-toll-6?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The town, popularised by the film “Spirited Away”, has seen a surge in visitors, leading to congestion, confrontations, and even ambulance access issues. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287751/japans-ginzan-onsen-limits-day-trippers-tackle-overtourism-and-safety-concerns?utm_source=rss_feed

Pakistani surfers determined to go pro despite challenges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With no access to shops or equipment, they often use discarded boards or resin and glue to make their own. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287745/pakistani-surfers-determined-go-pro-despite-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed

How US indictment of Adani could affect India’s Modi and ruling BJP

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The bribery scandal could cast a shadow over coming state elections and be used as political fodder for opposition parties, analysts note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287731/how-us-indictment-adani-could-affect-indias-modi-and-ruling-bjp?utm_source=rss_feed