Regions – Page 22 – Prologue Journal

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

US aid freeze threatens Bangladesh’s fragile economy and political stability

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The suspension of funds from USAID threatens to undermine vital social welfare and governance initiatives, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296616/us-aid-freeze-threatens-bangladeshs-fragile-economy-and-political-stability?utm_source=rss_feed

Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans

New York Times Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make things different this time. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/europe/russia-ukraine-veterans.html

DeepSeek disrupts Malaysia’s, Southeast Asia’s data centre dreams amid investment ‘rethink’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts warn DeepSeek’s success could lead to a shift in AI development, potentially reducing demand for expensive data centres and affecting investments in the region. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3296614/deepseek-disrupts-malaysias-southeast-asias-data-centre-dreams-amid-investment-rethink?utm_source=rss_feed

Gulf of Mexico? Gulf of America? What’s in a Name, Anyway?

New York Times Following President Trump’s order renaming the Gulf of Mexico, at least in the United States, Mexicans and Cubans expressed annoyance, defiance, confusion and even amusement. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/americas/gulf-mexico-name-change.html

Fries With Your McBaguette? For Some Travelers, McDonald’s Is a Destination.

New York Times A new photography book showcases idiosyncratic locations, including a “ski-through” window in Sweden, and local menu offerings that some see as an entry point into an unfamiliar cuisine. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/travel/gary-he-mcdonalds-photography-book.html

After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris

New York Times The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/world/middleeast/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-war-debris.html