Regions – Page 247 – Prologue Journal

Jan. 13: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Resistance groups conduct major operations against Israel amid the regime’s genocidal war on Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740889/Resistance-operations-against-Israeli-occupation

South Korea’s Jeju Air crash: victims’ families face hate, disinformation online

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hate comments could stem from feelings of resentment and injustice over families receiving compensation from government, an expert says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294696/south-koreas-jeju-air-crash-victims-families-face-hate-disinformation-online?utm_source=rss_feed

Ferries, trains and cable cars? How Malaysia’s Johor can cope with SEZ commuter squeeze

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The state neighbouring Singapore is facing logistical challenges, with transport infrastructure stagnating for years. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294736/ferries-trains-and-cable-cars-how-malaysias-johor-can-cope-sez-commuter-squeeze?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas accepts terms of ceasefire agreement draft, release of hostages

Jerusalem Post According to the report, an Israeli official noted that while progress had been made, the final details were still under discussion. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-837469

South China Sea: Philippines warns Beijing ‘all options on the table’ after coastguard patrol

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Chinese coastguard ship patrolled Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday pushing the Philippines “to the wall,” and prompting Manila to consider international lawsuits. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294733/south-china-sea-philippines-warns-beijing-all-options-table-after-coastguard-patrol?utm_source=rss_feed

Indonesian politician’s daughter slammed for helping LA fire victims and not Palestinians

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Online users who have criticised Cinta Rahmania Putri say the fire victims’ suffering pales in comparison with that of the Palestinians. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294731/indonesian-politicians-daughter-slammed-helping-la-fire-victims-and-not-palestinians?utm_source=rss_feed

Cuba files declaration to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The UN’s top court says Cuba has officially declared its intention to join South Africa’s case against Israel at the tribunal. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740882/Cuba-joins-South-Africa-ICJ-genocide-case-Israel

Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon’s new PM in landmark political shift

Jerusalem Post Salam is tasked with forming a government after two years of political deadlock, raising hopes for reform amid deep sectarian divisions https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-837466

South Korean Leader Shuns Trial as He Tries to Hold Off Detention

New York Times The Constitutional Court began hearings on whether to unseat Yoon Suk Yeol. But he remained in his fortified residence as investigators drew up plans to detain him. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-trial-detain.html

Should Indonesia be ‘very worried’ about Malaysia-Singapore SEZ?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts warn the new economic zone will be a ‘serious threat’ that could exacerbate Indonesia’s struggles to attract top-tier investments. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294726/should-indonesia-be-very-worried-about-malaysia-singapore-sez?utm_source=rss_feed