Regions – Page 166 – Prologue Journal

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

Iran claims to expand its drone armada, AI capabilities

Jerusalem Post Iran is bolstering the capabilities of its army after the fall of the Assad regime and as it prepares for the incoming Trump administration. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837292

Malaysia imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese, Indian steel and iron

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The provisional duties, which took effect on January 11, also targeted iron and steel products from Japan and South Korea. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294585/malaysia-imposes-anti-dumping-duties-chinese-indian-steel-and-iron?utm_source=rss_feed

At least 13 Israeli troopers killed, injured in retaliatory op 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. Palestinian resistance fighters have killed and wounded 13 Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza, media outlets reported. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740834/Palestinian-resistance-fighters-kill-and-wound-13-Israeli-soldiers-in-northern-Gaza

Is Kejriwal the next Modi? Delhi polls could shape future of Indian politics

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, appears set to win a third term as Delhi’s chief minister despite facing graft allegations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294582/kejriwal-next-modi-delhi-polls-could-shape-future-indian-politics?utm_source=rss_feed