Regions – Page 250 – Prologue Journal

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

How Mexico Cracked Down on Its Immigration Chief to Defuse a US Migrant Crisis

New York Times When border crossings grew out of control in 2023, the U.S. pressured Mexico to do something. Officials rebuked the immigration chief and stripped him of a key power, an investigation shows. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/americas/mexico-migrant-crisis-us.html

Israel and Hamas Are Said to Be Nearing Agreement on Cease-Fire Deal

New York Times The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-cease-fire-deal-talks.html

China’s economic miracle not over: Singapore diplomat Tommy Koh

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Koh says China’s economy is set to grow between 4 per cent and 5 per cent this year, boosted by demand for EVs, renewable energy and AI. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3294722/chinas-economic-miracle-not-over-singapore-diplomat-tommy-koh?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s $1 Trillion Trade Surplus: What to Know as Trump Takes Office

New York Times Only a third of China’s trade surplus was with the United States, and only a third of the U.S. deficit was with China. That makes for tricky math for the president-elect. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/china-trade-surplus-trump.html

‘Why not?’: Indonesia mulls cheap Russian oil imports post-Brics entry despite risks

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say Jakarta needs to weigh the economic benefits of discounted Russian oil against the risk of backlash from Western allies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294714/why-not-indonesia-mulls-cheap-russian-oil-imports-post-brics-entry-despite-risks?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea to Overhaul Runway Structures After Jeju Air Crash

New York Times The nation’s transport ministry reviewed structures near airport runways following the deadly crash of a Jeju Air flight late last month. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/business/korea-jejuair-air-runways.html

The veracity of Turkish support for Palestine

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Turkey has colluded with Israel to carve up Syria, as well as having collaborated with Tel Aviv in perpetrating the Gaza genocide. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/14/740881/Turkey-has-colluded-with-Israel-to-carve-up-Syria-and-collaborated-with-Tel-Aviv-in-perpetrating-the-Gaza-genocide

Turkish railway, with Chinese upgrades, could bypass Russia on route to Europe

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Improvements to Turkey’s railway network – which a Turkish official says China could provide – would create a new, quicker path for Europe-bound freight. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3294704/turkish-railway-chinese-upgrades-could-bypass-russia-route-europe?utm_source=rss_feed