Regions – Page 290 – Prologue Journal

Australian court nullifies marriage after bride says she thought it was Instagram ‘prank’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The woman said ‘we had to act to make it look real’ to help the groom monetise his social media page. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3294349/australian-court-nullifies-marriage-after-bride-says-she-thought-it-was-instagram-prank?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli strikes kill more civilians across Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel is pushing ahead with its genocidal onslaught on Gaza, killing more Palestinians in its indiscriminate air and artillery strikes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/11/740677/Israeli-strikes-kill-more-civilians-across-Gaza

Voices from the Arab press: Will Elon Musk mark a victory in politics?

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836792

Japan, Indonesia plan a joint warship amid China tensions at sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The project signals Tokyo’s desire for wider security ties in the region and Jakarta’s aim for more joint weapon developments, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294292/japan-indonesia-plan-joint-warship-amid-china-tensions-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

Learning to celebrate Lunar New Year in deepest, darkest Devon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Grappling with being the sole source of Singapore Chinese culture for my children, I have focused on transmitting it through food. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293860/learning-celebrate-lunar-new-year-deepest-darkest-devon?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli court extends Dr. Abu Safia’s detention

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. In a cruel decision, the Ashkelon Magistrates Court in Israel has extended the detention without charge of Hussam Abu Safia, the director of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital, until February 13. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/11/740671/Israeli-court-extends-Dr–Abu-Safia-s-detention

Malaysia’s Asean chair to-do list, from turmoil to tariffs – and Trump

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Can Anwar Ibrahim’s diplomatic finesse help Malaysia steer Asean through the storm of rising trade tensions and regional crises? https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294314/malaysias-asean-chair-do-list-turmoil-tariffs-and-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

India prepares for Kumbh Mela, largest gathering on Earth with 400 million Hindu pilgrims

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Over 6 weeks from January 13, 350-400 million Hindu pilgrims will converge on the Ganges. Many will bathe in its waters to achieve salvation. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3294216/india-prepares-kumbh-mela-largest-gathering-earth-400-million-hindu-pilgrims?utm_source=rss_feed

After 15 months, Israeli army admits to killing kibbutz settlers on Oct. 7

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. After 15 months, the Israeli army has admitted to killing kibbutz settlers on October 7, 2023. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/10/740670/After-15-months,-Israeli-army-admits-to-killing-kibbutz-settlers-on-Oct–7

ISIS Says It Inspired New Orleans Attack, but Doesn’t Claim Responsibility

New York Times The attacker who killed 14 pedestrians on Bourbon Street was “influenced by the discourse and messaging of the Islamic State,” the terrorist group said in a bulletin dated Thursday. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/middleeast/isis-influence-new-orleans-attack.html