Regions – Page 24 – Prologue Journal

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria

Jerusalem Post Russia’s military bases in Syria now operate under former Islamist rebels’ watch as Damascus redefines Moscow’s role. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844298

Indonesia’s Danantara fund sparks questions over economic impact, transparency

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The massive sovereign wealth fund has come under scrutiny as analysts flag concerns about governance and political influence. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300597/indonesias-danantara-fund-sparks-questions-over-economic-impact-transparency?utm_source=rss_feed

Houthi: Tel Aviv will come under fire if Israel resumes Gaza war

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemen’s Ansarullah chief warns that the coastal metropolis of Tel Aviv will come under fire in case the Israeli army resumes fighting in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743746/Tel-Aviv-will-come-under-fire-in-case-Israeli-army-resumes-fighting-in-Gaza–Ansarullah-chief

Rubio uses emergency authority to fast-track $4 billion military aid for Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US Secretary of State has signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743748/Rubio-signs-declaration-to-expedite-delivery-of–4-Bn-in-military-assistance-to-Israel

‘Absolute nightmare’: in Japan, red tape is strangling foreign start-up owners

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan has been trying to lure more talent but rigid visa rules and limited access to banking and housing create barriers for entrepreneurs. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300723/absolute-nightmare-japan-red-tape-strangling-foreign-start-owners?utm_source=rss_feed

We won’t let Netanyahu sacrifice captives: Families

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The families of the Zionist captives held in the Gaza Strip vow not to allow the Israeli premier to endanger their lives. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743740/Israel-families-captives-warn-Netanyahu-endanger-lives-Hamas-Gaza

Israel threatens to attack city near Syria’s capital

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs the regime’s military to prepare for potential further military aggression against Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743741/Israel-threat-military-aggression-Syria-Druze-Netanyahu

South China Sea: Asean, Beijing need recalibrated approach to reach binding code of conduct

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A recalibrated approach is needed to narrow differences, strengthen trust, and ensure a legally binding code that promotes regional stability. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3300611/south-china-sea-asean-beijing-need-recalibrated-approach-reach-binding-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

Unmasking ‘Captain America’ man who tried to raid Chinese embassy in Seoul

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ex-army sergeant with a history of religious fanaticism made false claims about his background and masqueraded as a CIA operative. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300715/unmasking-captain-america-man-who-tried-raid-chinese-embassy-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed

Europe Is Left with Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine

New York Times European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/europe/ukraine-trump.html