Regions – Page 199 – Prologue Journal

Kremlin Confirms Readiness for Putin to Meet Trump

New York Times The president-elect had said the Russian leader wanted to meet him to discuss the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin stopped short of that, saying it could only happen after he takes office. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/europe/trump-putin-meeting.html

Indian nurse’s death sentence in Yemen spotlights long-standing migrant workers’ woes

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nimisha Priya’s claims of passport confiscation among ‘problematic practices’ experienced by migrant workers in the Middle East, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294317/indian-nurses-death-sentence-yemen-spotlights-long-standing-migrant-workers-woes?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli Hostage Declared Killed in Gaza as Fears for Captives Mount

New York Times Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also recovered this week. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/middleeast/israeli-hostage-declared-dead-gaza.html

US, UK strike in northern Yemen

Jerusalem Post Some 12 strikes have been reported on underground infrastructure belonging to the Houthis. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-836977

Malaysian police appeal for information on 4 missing girls in Perak

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The case comes after a spate of disappearances of girls across Malaysia, including one which led to a murder probe. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294306/malaysian-police-appeal-information-4-missing-girls-perak?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli ministers discuss plot to divide Syria: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli media says the regime’s ministers have met to discuss a classified plot to promote the division of Syria after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/10/740645/Israeli-ministers-discuss-plot-divide-Syria

Bungling Australia arsonist sets trousers on fire, has to leave scene without them

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CCTV video shows a person in Melbourne engulfed in flames, who removes their burning clothes before running off. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3294299/bungling-australia-arsonist-sets-trousers-fire-has-leave-scene-without-them?utm_source=rss_feed

Ishiba’s snub by Trump pushes Japan towards Beijing, sparking concerns about US influence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294294/ishibas-snub-trump-pushes-japan-towards-beijing-sparking-concerns-about-us-influence?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese police eye mandatory ID checks for scrap metal trading to stop surge in thefts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. National Police Agency proposes registration scheme for those dealing in scrap metal as thieves target businesses and disrupt operations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294293/japanese-police-eye-mandatory-id-checks-scrap-metal-trading-stop-surge-thefts?utm_source=rss_feed

Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies

New York Times A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/asia/shiu-ka-chun-hong-kong-activist-dead.html