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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

Female hammer attacker in Japan wounds at least 8 at university

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Media said the assailant appeared to be a student, who had been stopped by staff at Tokyo’s Hosei University. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294284/female-hammer-attacker-japan-wounds-least-8-university?utm_source=rss_feed

Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

New York Times A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/middleeast/lebanon-hezbollah-politics.html