Regions – Page 21 – Prologue Journal

Japanese TV Executives Get 10-Hour Grilling Over Sex Abuse Case

New York Times Public mea culpas are a corporate ritual in Japan. For Fuji TV, the resignations and public apologies of two bosses didn’t assuage public anger. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/asia/japan-tv-executives-sex-abuse.html

Russian Envoys Arrive in Syria for First Time Since al-Assad Fell

New York Times Russia’s deputy foreign minister and a special presidential envoy for Syria arrived in Damascus on Tuesday, according to Russian state news. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/europe/russia-syria.html

Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic

New York Times The country said that it would bolster measures near its North Atlantic territories, which also include the Faroe Islands, promising to buy ships and increase basic military training. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/europe/greenland-trump-denmark-security.html

Gaza psychiatrist who helped people heal amid genocide dies days after truce

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Many describe Dr. Mustafa Elmasri as a symbol of hope and resilience for those who remained in Gaza during the 471 days of the Israeli genocidal war. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/28/741755/Gaza-psychiatrist-who-helped-people-heal-amid-genocide-dies-days-after-truce

Iran’s FM Aragchi: Expel Israelis to Greenland, leave Palestinians in Gaza

Jerusalem Post “Instead of Palestinians, try to expel Israelis, take them to Greenland so they can kill two birds with one stone.” https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839618

As Palestinians Return to Gaza City, Elation and Despair Mix

New York Times As families reunite, they also confront the devastation wrought by the 15-month war that flattened neighborhoods and killed tens of thousands. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/middleeast/gaza-city-return-palestinians-israel.html

Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks in Parts of Europe Over High Levels of Chlorate

New York Times Elevated amounts of the chemical were found in some soft drinks sold in Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/business/coca-cola-recall-europe.html

G.M. Has Plans Ready for Trump’s Canada and Mexico Tariffs

New York Times General Motors, the largest producer of cars in Mexico, won’t provide details on how it would react if President Trump imposes 25 percent tariffs from the two countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/business/general-motors-trump-mexico-canada-tariffs.html

Switzerland frees, deports Palestinian journalist Ali Abunimah

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Swiss authorities have released and deported prominent Palestinian American journalist Ali Alumina after holding him for three days. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/28/741748/Switzerland-releases,-deports-renowned-Palestinian-journalist-Ali-Abunimah

U.S. Move to Suspend Mine Clearing Funds Alarms Vietnam

New York Times Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/asia/trump-mines-vietnam-cambodia-laos.html