Regions – Page 20 – Prologue Journal

How China Is Reacting to DeepSeek Upending the A.I. Race

New York Times Social media exploded in a celebration after the news that a Chinese start-up had made an artificial intelligence tool that was more efficient than any in the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/business/deepseek-china-reaction.html

Gaza death toll rises as Palestinians return home to find bodies under rubble

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The inhabitants of the Gaza Strip displaced by Israel’s campaign of genocide are returning home only to find more bodies under rubble. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/28/741762/Gaza-death-toll-Palestinians-return-home

What is M23, the Rebels That Seized Goma in Eastern Congo?

New York Times The militia seized the pivotal city of Goma, threatening a new humanitarian crisis in a region that has suffered decades of fighting. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/africa/congo-m23-rwanda.html

Mona Lisa Will Move to Her Own Room at the Louvre

New York Times President Emanuel Macron announced sweeping plans to renovate the Paris museum and alleviate overcrowding. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/arts/design/mona-lisa-louvre-macron.html

Israel Says 8 of the 26 Hostages That Hamas Is Expected to Release Are Dead

New York Times An accounting provided by Hamas over the weekend confirmed intelligence assessments, Israeli officials said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/middleeast/israel-hostages-dead-hamas.html

Fries With Your McBaguette? For Some Travelers, McDonald’s Is a Destination.

New York Times A new photography book showcases idiosyncratic locations, including a “ski-through” window in Sweden, and local menu offerings that some see as an entry point into an unfamiliar cuisine. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/travel/mcdonalds-international-locations-menu.html

How DeepSeek Went From Stock Trader to A.I. Star

New York Times The little-known artificial intelligence firm has emphasized research, even as it emerged as the brainchild of a hedge fund. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/business/deepseek-owner-china-ai.html

Plane catches fire at South Korea’s Busan airport

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. 169 passengers and seven flight attendants were evacuated down inflatable slides, Yonhap news agency reported. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3296634/plane-catches-fire-south-koreas-busan-airport?utm_source=rss_feed

Air Busan Plane Catches Fire at South Korean Airport

New York Times The fire broke out on the aircraft’s tail, fire officials said. All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/asia/busan-plane-fire-south-korea.html

Protesters Attack Embassies in Congo Amid Fury Over Rebel Violence

New York Times Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s east. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/africa/congo-protesters-embassies-rebels-rwanda.html