Regions – Page 17 – Prologue Journal

‘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

World peace is shattering amid record hotspots and defence binges

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Global spending on defence is rising at the expense of social needs. The ‘peace dividend’ years are over. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3287599/world-peace-shattering-amid-record-hotspots-and-defence-binges?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippines’ strict visa rules disrupt Chinese businesses and local economy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Manila’s visa rules to combat fraud are hindering legitimate Chinese businesses, affecting the local economy and increasing Sinophobia. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287707/philippines-strict-visa-rules-disrupt-chinese-businesses-and-local-economy?utm_source=rss_feed

Seoul says North Korea received Russian anti-air missiles in return for troop dispatch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. National Security Director Shin Wonsik said Moscow also provided other equipment to reinforce Pyongyang’s air defence system. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287701/seoul-says-north-korea-received-russian-anti-air-missiles-return-troop-dispatch?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli forces storm West Bank’s Jenin again, target civilians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has withdrawn its forces from the city of Jenin after killing 8 Palestinians and causing widespread destruction there. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/22/737688/Israeli-forces-storm-West-Bank%E2%80%99s-Jenin-again,-target-civilians