Regions – Page 19 – Prologue Journal

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

Anwar Ibrahim’s 2 years in power: Malaysia’s economy booms but reform promises sputter

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While Anwar brought economic and political stability to the country, he has largely abandoned his core agenda to win back Malay support. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287654/anwar-ibrahims-2-years-power-malaysias-economy-booms-reform-promises-sputter?utm_source=rss_feed

Kim Jong-un says ‘hostile’ US pushing Korean peninsula to brink of nuclear war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The North Korean leader said his previous experience of talks with Washington only highlighted its ‘aggressive’ policy against Pyongyang. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287636/kim-jong-un-says-hostile-us-pushing-korean-peninsula-brink-nuclear-war?utm_source=rss_feed

As Malaysia’s Sabah faces new bribery case, will it pay dividends for power seekers?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A whistle-blower has alleged corruption involving a ‘top leader’, prompting Chief Minister Hajiji Noor to dismiss speculation about his role. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3287551/malaysias-sabah-faces-new-bribery-case-will-it-pay-dividends-power-seekers?utm_source=rss_feed

Australia denies ex-Israeli minister Shaked visa

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Australia has denied a visa to Ayelet Shaked, former Israeli occupation minister, on character grounds. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/22/737681/Australia-denies-ex-Israeli-minister-Shaked-visa

Elon Musk slams Australia’s child social media ban as ‘back door control’ of internet

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Social media firms could be fined US$32 million if they fail to keep children under 16 off their platforms. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3287624/elon-musk-slams-australias-child-social-media-ban-back-door-control-internet?utm_source=rss_feed

West Bank Settlement Supporters Have Big Hopes for Trump’s Presidency

New York Times As Donald J. Trump nominates staunch supporters of Israel to key positions, advocacy groups are taking aim at the departing administration’s policies. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/21/world/middleeast/west-bank-settlers-trump.html