Regions – Page 37 – Prologue Journal

China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried

New York Times The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, which could affect nearby countries. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/world/asia/china-tibet-dam-india.html

Sticky, delicious, ‘a bit fatty’: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year delicacy takes 12 hours to make

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wrapped cakes of glutinous rice, green beans and pork belly have been a Lunar New Year speciality in Vietnam for centuries. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3296388/sticky-delicious-bit-fatty-vietnams-lunar-new-year-delicacy-takes-12-hours-make?utm_source=rss_feed

Southeast Asia scam hubs, China’s traditional crafts revival: 5 weekend reads you missed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From gangs in Thailand and Myanmar targeting Chinese nationals to Lunar New Year flower sales, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3296381/southeast-asia-scam-hubs-chinas-traditional-crafts-revival-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended till February 18

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been extended for about three more weeks, after the regime refused to withdraw its forces in line with the original deal. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/27/741670/Israel-Lebanon-ceasefire-extended-till-February-18

Israel to let displaced Palestinians return to north Gaza

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 has said Palestinians could begin returning to the north of the Gaza Strip on Monday. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/27/741672/Israel-to-let-displaced-Palestinians-return-to-north-Gaza

‘Feathers and bird blood stains’ noted in Jeju Air crash initial report

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A preliminary accident report submitted to the UN on Monday said the investigation into South Korea’s deadliest air disaster was ongoing. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3296383/feathers-and-bird-blood-stains-noted-jeju-air-crash-initial-report?utm_source=rss_feed

Al Arabiya anchor detained for interviewing IDF Arabic spox after October 7

Jerusalem Post Layal al-Ekhtiar, a Lebanese journalist who lives in Dubai, was detained after she landed in Beirut for reportedly violating the country’s law on boycotting Israel. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-839375

In a Thai jail, crime kingpin who claims he spied for China ‘fears for his life’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawyers for She Zhijiang, who is fighting extradition to China, say the Chinese national can no longer walk after being ‘brutally’ attacked. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3296382/thai-jail-crime-kingpin-who-claims-he-spied-china-fears-his-life?utm_source=rss_feed

Rebel militia admits beheading captives in Myanmar

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Arakan Army said its fighters were ‘unable to control their anger’ against junta forces when they committed the atrocity last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3296377/rebel-militia-admits-beheading-captives-myanmar?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

New York Times Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also assaulted. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/world/middleeast/israel-army-palestinian-prisoners.html