Regions – Page 18 – Prologue Journal

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 Israel has withdrawn its forces from the city of Jenin after killing 8 Palestinians and causing widespread destruction there.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

Japanese prefecture apologises for AI-generated tourist attractions and phantom delicacies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The AI-generated tourism content, featuring non-existent attractions and dishes in Fukuoka, highlights the need for human oversight in AI use. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3287688/japanese-prefecture-apologises-ai-generated-tourist-attractions-and-phantom-delicacies?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Jokowi still wants action’: Indonesia’s state elections a test of ex-president’s clout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s former president is back in the political spotlight campaigning for candidates in regional elections. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287687/jokowi-still-wants-action-indonesias-state-elections-test-ex-presidents-clout?utm_source=rss_feed

Is Myanmar a threat to Asean centrality? Singapore warning at defence talks underscores worry

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said Myanmar’s actions could foster a “politics of retaliation” and urged the junta not to exploit Asean for its own interests. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287673/myanmar-threat-asean-centrality-singapore-warning-defence-talks-underscores-worry?utm_source=rss_feed

Friday Briefing

New York Times Donald Trump’s new choice for attorney general. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/briefing/trump-bondi-netanyahu.html

The UK Faces a Dilemma: Cozy Up to Trump or Reconnect With Europe?

New York Times A Trump administration may force Prime Minister Keir Starmer to choose between his country’s most powerful ally and its biggest trading partner. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/22/world/europe/uk-eu-us-trade-starmer-trump.html

Singapore executes third drug trafficker in a week as UN renews calls to stop hangings

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rosman Abdullah’s execution was the eighth this year in the city state, seven for drug trafficking and one for murder. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287658/singapore-executes-third-drug-trafficker-week-un-renews-calls-stop-hangings?utm_source=rss_feed