Regions – Page 180 – Prologue Journal

In 2014, a US passport was most powerful. Now it’s Singapore’s

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This year, American passport holders can enter 186 countries and territories without a visa. For Singapore it’s 195. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294468/2014-us-passport-was-most-powerful-now-its-singapores?utm_source=rss_feed

Sri Lanka’s children suffer amid climate change-fuelled floods and disease

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Turbocharged monsoon floods are intensifying the spread of waterborne diseases in the Indian Ocean island nation. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294310/sri-lankas-children-suffer-amid-climate-change-fuelled-floods-and-disease?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel continues to violate ceasefire agreement with Lebanon

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 continues to violate the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon which officially went into effect on November 27. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740804/Israel-continues-to-violate%C2%A0ceasefire-agreement-with-Lebanon

How will Donald Trump handle Gaza, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and sovereignty of the West Bank?

Jerusalem Post Israel is eagerly anticipating the upcoming Trump administration. However, Donald Trump remains unpredictable in the extreme and somewhat of a maverick, making any predictions unwise. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836360

Druse Leader Aims to Secure Place for Syrian Minorities

New York Times Despite assurances from the rebels-turned-leaders, members of some religious groups worry what life will be like for them in a post-Assad Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/world/middleeast/syira-druse-diplomacy.html

Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.

New York Times Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/12/briefing/los-angeles-fires-sudan-brazil-gambling.html

Israel has killed over 700 athletes in Gaza since October 2023

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Thousands of civilians have been killed as the Israeli regime keeps pounding the besieged Gaza Strip indiscriminately since October 2023. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740782/Palestine-PSMA-Gaza-Mustafa-Siyam-Israel

Israel ‘buying time’ to press ahead with ‘ethnic cleansing’ of Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian foreign ministry says Israel was using tactics to press ahead with its genocidal war and annexation campaign across the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740799/Palestine-Israel-West-Bank-Gaza-

Zelensky ‘ready’ to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians captive in Russia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zelensky also said there may be other options available to North Korean soldiers who do not wish to return home. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3294461/zelensky-ready-exchange-north-korean-soldiers-ukrainians-captive-russia?utm_source=rss_feed

Over a million children in Gaza face mental health crisis: UNICEF

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. UNICEF has warned that almost all of the 1.1 million children in Gaza are facing a mental health crisis and are in need of psychosocial support. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740785/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-war-UNICEF-warn-children-face-mental-health-crisis-need-psychosocial-support-