Category: Regions
Israel 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
Read MoreJapan’s ruling LDP to resume talks on selective dual surname system for married couples
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gender rights advocates say this is a step in the right direction but warn conservative opposition may still stall progress. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293942/japans-ruling-ldp-resume-talks-selective-dual-surname-system-married-couples?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIsraeli army withholding info on forces amid intl. arrest fears
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli army is reportedly refraining from releasing information concerning its troops amid fears of their coming under arrest abroad. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/08/740568/Israel-army-forces-arrest-abroad-war-crimes-Gaza
Read MoreIsraeli forces assault, strip Palestinian woman
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Newly-surfaced footage shows Israeli forces assaulting and stripping a Palestinian woman in the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/08/740569/Israel-forces-attack-strip-Palestinian-woman-West-Bank
Read MoreInside Myanmar drug rehab centre where tough love is the prescription
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Weightlifting, karate drills and tug-of-war contests are all activities at the facility in a country that produces huge amounts of narcotics. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3293691/inside-myanmar-drug-rehab-centre-where-tough-love-prescription?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUkraine fighting helps North Korea prepare to wage war in Asia, US warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang’s troops are gaining experience and Russian equipment that could be used against neighbouring countries, a US envoy told the UN. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293980/ukraine-fighting-helps-north-korea-prepare-waging-war-asia-us-warns?utm_source=rss_feed
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