Regions – Page 167 – Prologue Journal

Extremist minister says seeking to settle one million Israelis in West Bank

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’s housing minister calls for the illegal settling of one million Israelis in the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740828/Israeli-minister-Goldknopf-settling-West-Bank

Ex-State Dept. officials confirm US bombs used in children massacres in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. American government officials who resigned in protest over Washington’s role in the Israeli war on Gaza have confirmed the US complicity in Israel’s genocide. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740830/Whistleblowers-US-complicity-Israel-genocide

Iraqi FM warns against reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iraqi FM warns against the reemergence of Daesh terrorists in Syria following the fall of Assad’s government. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/13/740835/Top-Iraqi-diplomat-warns-against-reemergence-of-Daesh-terrorists-in-Syria

Singapore’s PAP and PSP walkabout clash marks rising pre-election temperature

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Volunteers from the ruling PAP and the opposition PSP have alleged harassment by the other party, prompting ministers and ex-MPs to weigh in. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294580/singapores-pap-and-psp-walkabout-clash-marks-rising-pre-election-temperature?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Scam City is growing’: how Myanmar’s cyber fraud hubs outfox efforts to shut them down

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese actor’s rescue reveals how scam factories continue expanding unchecked, as rights groups urge China, Thailand to step up crackdown measures. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294577/scam-city-growing-how-myanmars-cyber-fraud-hubs-outfox-efforts-shut-them-down?utm_source=rss_feed

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