Regions – Page 172 – Prologue Journal

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

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