Regions – Page 207 – Prologue Journal

Venâncio Mondlane Returns to Mozambique, Declaring Himself President

New York Times After a self-imposed exile, Venâncio Mondlane was welcomed home by delirious crowds supporting his claim that the country’s last election was stolen from him by corrupt elites. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/world/africa/mozambique-president-mondlane-protests-election.html

Why Taiwan should reconsider its stance against nuclear energy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Taiwan, near-fully dependent on imported energy, plans to shut its last reactor. Yet renewables like nuclear can support its security and carbon goals. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3293627/why-taiwan-should-reconsider-its-stance-against-nuclear-energy?utm_source=rss_feed

Hezbollah may resume fighting after ceasefire expires, Israeli officials fear

Jerusalem Post Officials fear that the Hezbollah might pick up arms again if the IDF doesn’t withdraw to the agreed-upon points in southern Lebanon. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836906

Scores killed as US, Turkish proxies clash in northern Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. At least 322 people have been killed in series of clashes between US and Turkey proxies in northern Syria since last month. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740617/Syria-Turkey-US-SDF-YPG-PKK-

Peter Fenwick, Leading Expert on Near-Death Experiences, Dies at 89

New York Times He was a neuropsychiatrist who was studying consciousness when a patient explained what had happened to him, and he realized the phenomenon was real. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/science/peter-fenwick-dead.html

‘Approaching the Light’: Peter Fenwick and Stories of Near-Death Experiences

New York Times Dr. Fenwick, a neuropsychiatrist, assembled anecdotes from more than 300 people in his book “The Truth in the Light.” Here are some of them. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/science/peter-fenwick-near-death-experience.html

Cyprus hosts Israeli President, UAE foreign minister, discusses regional stability

Jerusalem Post Several hundred people gathered outside the presidential palace to protest Herzog’s visit, holding Palestinian flags and declaring Herzog ‘not welcome.’ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836899

France Indicts Founder of Notorious Website Used in Pelicot Rape Case

New York Times The site, coco.fr, was shut down in June after being linked to more than 23,000 sexual abuse and other cases in France alone, including the rape trial that shocked the country last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/world/europe/france-pelicot-rape-trial-coco-indictment.html

Houthi: Israel incapable of downing Yemen’s hypersonic missiles

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The leader of the Ansarullah movement has praised Yemen’s recent strikes, saying they showed Israel is incapable of intercepting and shooting down hypersonic Yemeni missiles. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740610/Israeli-military-incapable-of-intercepting,-shooting-down-Yemen-s-hypersonic-missiles–Houthi

Palestinian dies in Israeli prisons due to medical negligence

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli continues to prevent Red Cross from visiting the prions, detention centers and camps and interrogation facilities. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740605/Palestine-Gaza-Israel-US-Red-Cross-