Category: Regions
Egypt Sees Its Refugees as a Problem and an Opportunity
New York Times Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/world/middleeast/egypts-economy-refugees.html
Read MoreEgypt Sees Its Refugees as a Scapegoat and an Opportunity
New York Times Palestinians, Sudanese and Syrians fleeing war have found a home in the country. But Cairo says newcomers are straining resources and is seeking financial help from the West. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/world/middleeast/egypt-economy-refugees.html
Read MoreTikTok, Facing a US Ban, Is Also Waging Legal Battles Around the World
New York Times TikTok is challenging a possible ban or forced sale to new owners in the United States, but has for several years been waging other fights in at least 20 countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/technology/tiktok-ban-global-legal-battles.html
Read MorePolice hunt gunman as Johor shooting spotlights safety concerns in Malaysia-Singapore SEZ area
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chilling footage of sudden killing at eatery shocks social media users despite police insisting the case is one-off. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/article/3294018/police-hunt-gunman-johor-shooting-spotlights-safety-concerns-malaysia-singapore-sez-area?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJan. 8: ‘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 resistance groups continued their operations against the regime on Tuesday, January 8. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740573/jan-8-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation
Read MoreIsrael scuttles UN ‘rape’ probe fearing investigation into forces’ abuse of Palestinians
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli regime blocks a UN probe into alleged claims of “rape” against Hamas, fearing its own forces’ inviting an investigation into their sexual abuses. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/09/740572/Israel-rape-probe-United-Nations-Hamas
Read MoreEnvoy says sloppy American defence firms ‘bigger risk’ to US security than China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US envoy to Japan Rahm Emanuel said contractors prioritising stock buy-backs over timely arms deliveries could harm national security. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293991/envoy-says-sloppy-american-defence-firms-bigger-risk-us-security-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth Korean first lady Kim Keon-hee plagiarised master’s thesis, university concludes
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kim, who was previously embroiled in controversy over her academic credentials, has until the end of January to contest the findings. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293950/south-korean-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-plagiarised-masters-thesis-university-concludes?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndonesia is a ‘hotspot’ for Chinese companies in logistics, supply chain, SF group says
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A growing economy, with multilingual talent and vast geographical expanse, makes Indonesia a good choice for expansion, SF unit says. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3293928/indonesia-hotspot-chinese-companies-logistics-supply-chain-arena-sf-group-says?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAsean remains an investment bright spot in a messy global economy
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293376/asean-remains-investment-bright-spot-messy-global-economy?utm_source=rss_feed
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