Regions – Page 296 – Prologue Journal

Philippine politicians worry about ‘warmonger’ Trump’s aggressive foreign policy

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Several groups say Donald Trump poses a grave danger to the region and worry the US president-elect may involve the Philippines in a war. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294240/philippine-politicians-worry-about-warmonger-trumps-aggressive-foreign-policy?utm_source=rss_feed

US House passes ICC sanctions bill to protect Israeli war criminals

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US House of Representatives approves a bill to sanction the International Criminal Court (ICC) officials in response to the arrest warrants that the tribunal issued against Israeli authorities for war crimes in…

At least 10,400 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons: Report

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian prisoners’ advocacy groups say at least 10,400 Palestinians have been held in Israeli jails as of this month. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/10/740630/At-least-10,400-Palestinians-Israeli-prisons

‘Victory for democracy’: Indonesian activists hail removal of limits on presidential bids

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ruling removes the 20 per cent seat and 25 per cent vote threshold, paving the way for more diverse candidates and a more competitive political landscape. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294220/victory-democracy-indonesian-activists-hail-removal-limits-presidential-bids?utm_source=rss_feed

Netanyahu not invited to Trump’s inauguration, aide says

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A top aide to Netanyahu says the Israeli prime minister is unlikely to attend US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration later this month, as he has not received an official invitation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/10/740626/Israeli-PM-unlikely-to-attend-Trump%E2%80%99s-inauguration,-has-no-official-invitation

Indonesia to keep pushing for South China Sea code of conduct, expand defence ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign minister Sugiono outlined Jakarta’s diplomatic agenda that included peaceful conflict resolution and continued support for Gaza. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294211/indonesia-keep-pushing-south-china-sea-code-conduct-expand-defence-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysia and Japan to develop green energy projects, Ishiba eyes defence ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Among their agreements, both countries will jointly develop hydrogen energy and partner in the post-war reconstruction of Gaza. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3294205/malaysia-and-japan-develop-green-energy-projects-ishiba-eyes-defence-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

R. Nicholas Burns, U.S. Ambassador, Says China Is Aligned With ‘Agents of Disorder’

New York Times R. Nicholas Burns, the top U.S. diplomat in Beijing, says the Biden administration is making a final push to urge China to reconsider its tilt toward Russia, Iran and North Korea. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/business/nicholas-burns-ambassador-china.html

Friday Briefing

New York Times Three days of wildfires. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/briefing/fires-los-angeles-lebanon.html

Family of Chinese tourists killed in Malaysia wall collapse seeks US$378,356 compensation

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A father and daughter died after an uprooted tree and part of a wall fell on their car in Penang. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3294165/family-chinese-tourists-killed-malaysia-wall-collapse-seeks-us378356-compensation?utm_source=rss_feed