Regions – Page 228 – Prologue Journal

Indian actor Saif Ali Khan grievously injured after being stabbed by intruder at home

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Bollywood star to undergo surgery following the incident at his flat in Mumbai. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294975/indian-actor-saif-ali-khan-grievously-injured-after-being-stabbed-intruder-home?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas: Ceasefire agreement result of steadfastness, resistance in Gaza over 15 months

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hamas hails announcement of a ceasefire in the Israeli regime’s genocidal war against the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/16/740990/Hamas-ceasefire-announcement-Israel-genocide-war-Gaza

Negotiators Reach Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal for Gaza

New York Times The agreement, which must still be approved by the Israeli cabinet, incited joy in the Gaza Strip and Israel, even as some feared that it could fall apart. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/middleeast/gaza-cease-fire.html

Unwell Yoon to skip interrogation over South Korea martial law bid

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The detained leader’s lawyer said Yoon would not face questioning due to health issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294951/unwell-yoon-skip-interrogation-over-south-korea-martial-law-bid?utm_source=rss_feed

British Man Freed From Prison Over Video Misidentification

New York Times Ademola Adedeji was ensnared in a murder conspiracy case with no murder victim. Prosecutors labeled him a gang member and won a conviction and eight-year sentence. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/europe/uk-conspiracy-gang-video-misidentification-trial-overturned.html

North Korean nuclear weapons Kim Jong-un’s ‘insurance policy’ to stay in power, Rubio says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trump’s secretary of state pick said the incoming administration would consider ‘broader’ policies to deal with ‘dictator’ Kim. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294943/north-korean-nuclear-weapons-kim-jong-uns-insurance-policy-stay-power-rubio-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Biden and Trump Defy Their History of Animosity to Seal Gaza Cease-Fire

New York Times But the extraordinary collaboration between outgoing and incoming presidents did not stop both sides from claiming credit. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/politics/biden-and-trump-defy-their-history-of-animosity-to-seal-gaza-cease-fire.html

Philippines’ Marcos Jnr faces inner circle discord over Duterte-Carpio impeachment calls

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Marcos Jnr’s calls to dismiss impeachment proceedings against VP Duterte-Carpio have divided his inner circle and intensified political tensions and public rallies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294926/philippines-marcos-jnr-faces-inner-circle-discord-over-duterte-carpio-impeachment-calls?utm_source=rss_feed

Canada Readies Billions of Dollars in Retaliatory Moves to Trump Tariff Threat

New York Times The government is preparing for the possibility that the incoming U.S. administration will impose high tariffs on Canadian goods, setting the close allies up for a showdown. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/world/canada/canada-trump-tariffs.html

Albania Gives Jared Kushner Hotel Project a Nod as Trump Returns

New York Times The project is one of several that family members of President-elect Donald J. Trump have with foreign countries that have pending policy matters with the United States. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/us/politics/albania-kushner-trump.html