Regions – Page 275 – Prologue Journal

Battling Militants Backed by Islamic State in Mozambique

New York Times For more than seven years, an insurgency backed by the Islamic State has raged across Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, completely upending life in this coastal province rich with natural resources. John Eligon, The New York Times Johannesburg bureau chief, traveled across the province to speak with people trying to rebuild their lives. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/africa/100000009780068/mozambique-islamic-state-insurgents.html

Jan. 11: ‘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. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Saturday, January 11. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740757/jan-11-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

US ‘guarantees’ Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon before truce ends: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. US special envoy Amos Hochstein has told Lebanese officials that Israeli troops will withdraw from southern Lebanon before the 60-day ceasefire comes to an end, according to a report. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740758/US-%E2%80%98guarantees%E2%80%99-Israeli-withdrawal-from-Lebanon-before-truce-ends–Report

At least 4 Israeli troops killed, general critically injured in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Between four and seven Israeli soldiers have been killed and an army general has been critically wounded in a “double ambush” by the Palestinian resistance in northern Gaza, an Israeli report says. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740747/Double-Ambush-In-Beit-Hanoun-Israeli-Soldiers-Killed-Nahal-Brigade-Deputy-Commander-Injured

Thai murder suspect acted out of ‘gratitude’ in Cambodian lawmaker killing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Motorcycle taxi driver and former marine Ekkalak Paenoi confessed to the crime on Saturday after his arrest on Wednesday. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294422/thai-murder-suspect-acted-out-gratitude-cambodian-lawmaker-killing?utm_source=rss_feed

Meet the poor Filipinos living in Manila’s cemetery for the rich

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The final resting places for the most affluent in Manila have become a last resort for the city’s poorest looking for a home. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294286/meet-poor-filipinos-living-manilas-cemetery-rich?utm_source=rss_feed

Indian Hindus gather for Kumbh Mela, 400 million take a plunge for salvation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On the banks of the Ganges River, the largest gathering of people in the world began in India’s Prayagraj, in northern Uttar Pradesh state. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3294419/indian-hindus-gather-kumbh-mela-400-million-take-plunge-salvation?utm_source=rss_feed

With Indonesia, Brics is adding Southeast Asia to its power base

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. With Indonesia joining the grouping and Malaysia and Thailand as partner countries, Brics has acquired not just mineral-rich members but also key Asean voices. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3294105/indonesia-brics-adding-southeast-asia-its-power-base?utm_source=rss_feed

Yemeni forces target US aircraft carrier in Red Sea, force it to flee

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni forces have carried out an operation against US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea which lasted nine hours, a military spokesman says. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/12/740752/Yemeni-forces-launch-fresh-attacks-on-US-aircraft-carrier-with-missiles,-drones-in-9-hour-battle

Trail of destruction as Lebanon retakes town from Israeli troops

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli occupation forces left a trail of death and destruction in the southern Lebanese town of Tayr Harfa before pulling out of the area following a two-month ceasefire agreement with the Hezbollah…