Regions – Page 22 – Prologue Journal

Philippines’ push for Asean-wide prisoner transfer treaty: will it spur reforms?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While such an agreement may help in the rehabilitation process, problems of overcrowding and other chronic issues still remain, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300631/philippines-push-asean-wide-prisoner-transfer-treaty-will-it-spur-reforms?utm_source=rss_feed

Why a Trump-Putin Ukraine peace deal could be good news for North Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s readiness to sideline allies and make concessions to pursue a deal with Russia suggests he may do the same with North Korea. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3300242/why-trump-putin-ukraine-peace-deal-could-be-good-news-north-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

Lebanese govt. must show it can expel Israeli occupiers: Lawmaker

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Lebanese lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says the government must demonstrate its ability to expel the occupation forces and protect the sovereignty of the Arab country. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743783/Lebanon-lawmaker-Hassan-Fadlallah-government-show-ability-expel-Israeli-forces-protect-sovereignty–ceasefire-Hezbollah

Monday Briefing: Europe Pledges to Support Ukraine

New York Times Plus, remote taste testing. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/briefing/europe-ukraine-israel-gaza-aid-congo-military.html

Mossad’s pager operation caused ex-Hezbollah chief Nasrallah to ‘weep,’ son states in interview

Jerusalem Post Former Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah was depressed by the success of Mossad’s pager operation targeting Hezbollah terrorists and ‘felt their pain deeply.’ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844358

What to Know About Israel’s Decision to Halt Aid to Gaza

New York Times The move was apparently part of a bid to force Hamas into accepting a temporary extension of a cease-fire and releasing more hostages. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/middleeast/israel-aid-halt-gaza.html

Israeli ministers urge Netanyahu to ‘open gates of hell’ on Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel’s far-right ministers and lawmakers say this is the right moment to “open the gates of hell” on Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743786/Israel-open-gates-of-hell-Gaza-Bezalel-Smotrich-Hamas-ceasefire-extension

UN relief chief says Israel’s decision to halt Gaza aid ‘alarming’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Several UN aid agencies have warned that Israel’s blockade of Gaza aid is a flagrant breach of international law. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743792/Palestine-Gaza-UN-Tom-Fletcher-MSF-

What the IDF’s presence in Syria, Gaza, Lebanon could mean for the Middle East

Jerusalem Post Hezbollah has more to lose from a renewed war with Israel than anyone and, unlike Hamas, has no hostages to pressure Israel to hold back. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844390

Egypt says to present Gaza reconstruction plan at emergency Arab summit

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Unlike Trump scheme, Gaza reconstruction plan guarantees Palestinians the right to stay on their land. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743779/Egypt-Arabs-Egypt-Gaza-Trump