Regions – Page 161 – Prologue Journal

Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers have speculated that Shigeru Ishiba’s government might be delaying ratification to avoid antagonising China. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294494/landmark-japan-philippines-troop-deployment-pact-nears-finish-line?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s Trade Surplus Reaches a Record of Nearly $1 Trillion

New York Times China’s vast exports in 2024 exceeded its imports on a scale seldom seen anywhere except during or immediately after the two world wars. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/business/china-trade-surplus.html

US ‘risks electronic warfare’ with China, Malaysia drug deaths: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Hong Kong sending task force to Thailand to why Snakes may have unlucky year, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3294477/us-risks-electronic-warfare-china-malaysia-drug-deaths-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel killed 70 children alone in past five days in northern Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Relentless Israeli air and artillery strikes continue to devastate Gaza, as about 70 children have been killed in the past five days alone in northern Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740808/Israel-killed-70-children-alone-in-past-five-days-in-northern-Gaza

Jeju Air wasn’t the first. Black boxes have stopped recording before. Why?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The capacity of flight recorders has been debated for years as authorities weigh improvements against inadvertently creating other problems. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294469/jeju-air-wasnt-first-black-boxes-have-stopped-recording-why?utm_source=rss_feed

In 2014, a US passport was most powerful. Now it’s Singapore’s

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This year, American passport holders can enter 186 countries and territories without a visa. For Singapore it’s 195. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294468/2014-us-passport-was-most-powerful-now-its-singapores?utm_source=rss_feed

Sri Lanka’s children suffer amid climate change-fuelled floods and disease

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Turbocharged monsoon floods are intensifying the spread of waterborne diseases in the Indian Ocean island nation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294310/sri-lankas-children-suffer-amid-climate-change-fuelled-floods-and-disease?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel continues to violate ceasefire agreement with Lebanon

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli regime continues to violate the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon which officially went into effect on November 27. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740804/Israel-continues-to-violate%C2%A0ceasefire-agreement-with-Lebanon

How will Donald Trump handle Gaza, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and sovereignty of the West Bank?

Jerusalem Post Israel is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Trump administration. However, Donald Trump remains unpredictable in the extreme and somewhat of a maverick, making any predictions unwise. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836360

Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

New York Times Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/world/middleeast/syira-druse-diplomacy.html