Regions – Page 216 – Prologue Journal

China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports

New York Times Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/business/china-economy-2024-gdp.html

Yoon’s supporters pour hate on K-pop star IU, call her ‘spy’ for backing impeachment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Angry allies step up campaign against South Korean singer by sharing lists of companies she endorses and calling for boycotts. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295110/yoons-supporters-pour-hate-k-pop-star-iu-call-her-spy-backing-impeachment?utm_source=rss_feed

Did Trump snub Philippines’ Marcos Jnr by not inviting him to his inauguration?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s Indo-Pacific strategy in doubt after president-elect personally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295106/did-trump-snub-philippines-marcos-jnr-not-inviting-him-his-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed

US journalist dragged out from Blinken presser for exposing US complicity in Gaza genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US State Department police have violently dragged veteran American journalist Sam Husseini from the news conference of State Secretary Anthony Blinken for exposing US complicity in the Israeli genocide in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/741046/US-journalist-dragged-out-from-Blinken-presser-for-exposing-US-complicity-in-Gaza-genocide

Israeli Vote on Cease-Fire Is Delayed as Diplomats Work on Details

New York Times Even though negotiators for Israel and Hamas reached a provisional deal for a truce starting Sunday, they continued to discuss outstanding issues through mediators. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/middleeast/israel-gaza-ceasefire.html

Mark Carney Launches Bid to Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister

New York Times The former governor of the Canadian and British central banks announced he was running to become head of the Liberal Party and prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/world/canada/mark-carney-liberal-party-leader-campaign.html

Friday Briefing: Cease-Fire Vote Delayed

New York Times Plus, remembering David Lynch. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/briefing/cease-fire-delay-china-security-sudan-sanctions.html

A Meteorite Is Caught on Camera as It Crashes Outside a Front Door

New York Times Home security-camera footage shows a puff of smoke, with the sound of an explosion included, as the space rock lands in Canada. A geologist said it was a rare recording. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/16/science/meteorite-debris-security-camera-canada.html

Biden’s ’empty threats’ let Israel get away with carnage: US journalist

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An investigative journalist says Biden policy towards Israel also damaged US credibility on international stage https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/741041/US-Biden-Gaza-US-UN-Brett-Murphy-

Houthi: Israel ‘failed miserably’ in onslaught on Gaza Strip

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Houthi says Israel “failed miserably” in its military onslaught on Gaza, adding the US and the occupying regime were forced to accept a ceasefire agreement in Gaza after months of atrocities. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/741044/US,-Israel-forced-to-accept-ceasefire-agreement-in-Gaza-after-months-of-brutalities–Houthi