Regions – Page 245 – Prologue Journal

Israel kills 204th journalist in Gaza since October 2023

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel has killed another Palestinian journalist in the besieged Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll to at least 204 since October 2023. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740903/talmas-gaza-journalist

Qatar says Gaza ceasefire deal at final stage

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Qatar says Hamas and Israel are at their “closest point” to agree on a ceasefire deal. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740902/Gaza-ceasefire-deal-between-Hamas-Israel-at-final-stage-Qatar

For These Teenagers in Ukraine, Hope Arrived at the Stage Door

New York Times The students in a summer acting course performed a play set in America, called, “It’s okay!” And it gave them hope that their lives would be OK, too. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/europe/ukraine-russia-teenagers.html

Pakistan Orders Inquiry After Complaints That Airline Ad Evoked 9/11

New York Times An advertisement meant to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris showed a jet pointed toward the Eiffel Tower. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/pakistan-airlines-ad-eiffel-tower-paris.html

PM-designate Salam extends hand to Hezbollah, aims to rebuild Lebanon

Jerusalem Post Salam said he would work for justice for the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed at least 220 people and no senior official has taken responsibility for. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837505

Israeli media: Trump promises Netanyahu to violate nascent Gaza truce

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Trump has promised to allow Netanyahu to resume the war in Gaza after signing the ceasefire deal with Hamas, Ynetnews says. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740898/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-Trump-promise-Netanyahu-resume-war-after-signing-ceasefire-deal

‘More dangerous than Covid’: outrage over Indian corporate leader’s call for 7-day work week

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The comments betray a traditional mindset that equates productivity with long hours of work and are ‘removed from reality’, experts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294753/more-dangerous-covid-outrage-over-indian-corporate-leaders-call-7-day-work-week?utm_source=rss_feed

Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s Largest Gathering Begins in India

New York Times About 400 million Hindu pilgrims from around the globe are expected to bathe in and around the Ganges in the religion’s biggest display of unity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/india-hindu-festival-maha-kumbh-mela.html

Indian police arrest 44 men in shocking gang rape of 18-year-old Dalit athlete

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The victim, who reported the abuse after attending a gender awareness programme, alleges she was assaulted by 62 people. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294750/indian-police-arrest-44-men-shocking-gang-rape-case-18-year-old-dalit-athlete?utm_source=rss_feed

Why TikTok Users Are Downloading ‘Red Note,’ the Chinese App

New York Times To show how little they care about TikTok’s ties to Beijing, people in the United States are downloading one of China’s most popular apps. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/tiktok-rednote-xiaohongshu-app.html