Regions – Page 194 – Prologue Journal

South Korea’s political crisis deepens as generational divide creates rift in family relations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The division from a failed martial law attempt reveals a clash between older generations valuing economic stability and younger generations seeking social justice. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294323/south-koreas-political-crisis-deepens-generational-divide-creates-rift-family-relations?utm_source=rss_feed

Tehran unveils weapons facility used in attacks on Israel, promises new missiles in development

Jerusalem Post General Amir Ali Hajizadeh toured the facility, describing it as a “dormant volcano.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-837028

South Korea says Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording 4 minutes before crash

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The transport ministry said it would investigate the cause of the data loss during the disaster that killed 179 people. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294354/south-korea-says-jeju-air-jet-black-boxes-stopped-recording-4-minutes-crash?utm_source=rss_feed

The Fight Over Lee Kuan Yew’s House

New York Times A son of the country’s founding father says he has been persecuted by the government because of a feud with his older brother, who until May was prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/11/world/asia/singapore-lee-kuan-yew-house.html

Western powers warn Syria over foreign jihadists in army

Jerusalem Post The US, European, and Arab Gulf states are engaging with the new administration to try to push it towards an inclusive political transition and seek cooperation on counter-terrorism. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837025

Australian court nullifies marriage after bride says she thought it was Instagram ‘prank’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The woman said ‘we had to act to make it look real’ to help the groom monetise his social media page. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3294349/australian-court-nullifies-marriage-after-bride-says-she-thought-it-was-instagram-prank?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli strikes kill more civilians across Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel is pushing ahead with its genocidal onslaught on Gaza, killing more Palestinians in its indiscriminate air and artillery strikes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/11/740677/Israeli-strikes-kill-more-civilians-across-Gaza

Voices from the Arab press: Will Elon Musk mark a victory in politics?

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836792

Japan, Indonesia plan a joint warship amid China tensions at sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The project signals Tokyo’s desire for wider security ties in the region and Jakarta’s aim for more joint weapon developments, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294292/japan-indonesia-plan-joint-warship-amid-china-tensions-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

Learning to celebrate Lunar New Year in deepest, darkest Devon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Grappling with being the sole source of Singapore Chinese culture for my children, I have focused on transmitting it through food. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293860/learning-celebrate-lunar-new-year-deepest-darkest-devon?utm_source=rss_feed