Regions – Page 294 – Prologue Journal

Malaysian police appeal for information on 4 missing girls in Perak

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The case comes after a spate of disappearances of girls across Malaysia, including one which led to a murder probe. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3294306/malaysian-police-appeal-information-4-missing-girls-perak?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli ministers discuss plot to divide Syria: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli media says the regime’s ministers have met to discuss a classified plot to promote the division of Syria after the fall of President Bashar al-Assad. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/10/740645/Israeli-ministers-discuss-plot-divide-Syria

Bungling Australia arsonist sets trousers on fire, has to leave scene without them

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. CCTV video shows a person in Melbourne engulfed in flames, who removes their burning clothes before running off. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3294299/bungling-australia-arsonist-sets-trousers-fire-has-leave-scene-without-them?utm_source=rss_feed

Ishiba’s snub by Trump pushes Japan towards Beijing, sparking concerns about US influence

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts think Ishiba aims to leverage China’s influence for Japan’s gain, but some fear this could weaken the Washington-Tokyo alliance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294294/ishibas-snub-trump-pushes-japan-towards-beijing-sparking-concerns-about-us-influence?utm_source=rss_feed

Japanese police eye mandatory ID checks for scrap metal trading to stop surge in thefts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. National Police Agency proposes registration scheme for those dealing in scrap metal as thieves target businesses and disrupt operations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3294293/japanese-police-eye-mandatory-id-checks-scrap-metal-trading-stop-surge-thefts?utm_source=rss_feed

Shui Ka-chun, Hong Kong Activist, Dies

New York Times A social worker and teacher imprisoned for his activism, he later wrote about the toll of incarceration and worked to help others behind bars. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/asia/shiu-ka-chun-hong-kong-activist-dead.html

Female hammer attacker in Japan wounds at least 8 at university

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Media said the assailant appeared to be a student, who had been stopped by staff at Tokyo’s Hosei University. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3294284/female-hammer-attacker-japan-wounds-least-8-university?utm_source=rss_feed

Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened

New York Times A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/middleeast/lebanon-hezbollah-politics.html

Effectively Banned by the Regime, a Syrian Film Resurfaces

New York Times “Stars in Broad Daylight,” with a domineering character who strongly resembles Hafez al-Assad, had one official showing in Damascus. Now it’s been restored. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/movies/syria-film.html

Venezuela’s Autocrat Detains U.S. Citizens As He Tightens Grip on Power

New York Times President Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in for another six years on Friday, and he is hoping to use foreign prisoners to get his way on the global stage. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/world/americas/nicolas-maduro-venezuela-president.html