Regions – Page 206 – Prologue Journal

Family of Chinese tourists killed in Malaysia wall collapse seeks US$378,356 compensation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A father and daughter died after an uprooted tree and part of a wall fell on their car in Penang. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294165/family-chinese-tourists-killed-malaysia-wall-collapse-seeks-us378356-compensation?utm_source=rss_feed

Avoid ‘bloodshed’ when arresting South Korea’s Yoon, presidential security chief says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Park Chong-jun urges no physical clashes in detaining Yoon after a previous attempt to take him into custody failed. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294156/avoid-bloodshed-when-arresting-south-koreas-yoon-presidential-security-chief-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Gaza death toll 40% higher than recorded, Lancet study estimates

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A new study published in the UK’s Lancet medical journal estimates that Gaza’s death toll during the first nine months of the war was about 40 percent higher than figures reported by the…

Can the Johor-Singapore SEZ be a flag-bearer for Southeast Asia’s economic clout?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The SEZ aims to tap new growth areas alongside priority industries to make it the region of choice for businesses, but challenges remain. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3294063/can-johor-singapore-sez-be-flag-bearer-southeast-asias-economic-clout?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysian family awarded US$1.3 million after doctor left bleeding mother to get a drink

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The woman who died from blood loss was placed under the care of three unregistered nurses. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294150/malaysian-family-awarded-us13-million-after-doctor-left-bleeding-mother-get-drink?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s Kyoto to sharply raise hotel tax in bid to curb overtourism – will it work?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some analysts say the higher accommodation tax may lead to tourists staying in nearby cities and making day trips to Kyoto. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294112/japans-kyoto-sharply-raise-hotel-tax-bid-curb-overtourism-will-it-work?utm_source=rss_feed

Will North Korea deploy up to 100,000 troops to help Russia’s war in Ukraine?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang might have acquired advanced missile technology from Moscow in exchange for its involvement in the war, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294115/will-north-korea-deploy-100000-troops-help-russias-war-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed

Biden: We are making some real progress on Gaza deal

Jerusalem Post “We’re making some real progress, I met with negotiators today,” Biden told reporters at the White House. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-836922

The hidden dangers for soldiers on the social media battlefield

Jerusalem Post Sharing images online can expose soldiers to enemies and adversaries, leading to safety risks, harassment, and potential legal jeopardy https://www.jpost.com/arab-israeli-conflict/article-836921

Iran slams new US, UK aggression on Yemen

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran has strongly condemned the new US and UK aggression in Yemen’s three provinces. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740620/Iran-slams-new-US,-UK-aggression-on-Yemen