• 03/14/2025

Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos

New York Times A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/canada/justin-trudeau-canada-prime-minister-photos.html

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With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President

New York Times Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president in order to receive financial support, a consensus candidate has yet to emerge who can clearly end Lebanon’s political gridlock. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/lebanon-politics-president-parliament-vote.html

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With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President

New York Times Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president in order to receive financial support, a consensus candidate has yet to emerge who can clearly end Lebanon’s political gridlock. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/middleeast/lebanon-politics-president-parliament-vote.html

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Malaysia’s Anwar risks political peril as Najib’s house arrest saga drags on

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Public anger, accusations of treason hit Anwar’s administration over handling of Najib’s potential release into house arrest. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293902/malaysias-anwar-risks-political-peril-najibs-house-arrest-saga-drags?utm_source=rss_feed

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Mother of detained Gaza hospital chief dies of heart attack

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The mother of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who was forcibly detained by Israeli forces in Gaza in late December, has died of a heart attack. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/08/740522/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-Kamal-Adwan-Hospital-Israeli-forces-abduct-Dr–Abu-Safiya-mother-dies-heart-attack-

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Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Jerusalem Post Jordanian, Palestinian outlets reject ‘fabrication of history’, denounce ‘allegations, illusions and vile aspirations’ https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836612

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Former Cambodian Opposition Member Lim Kimya Killed in Bangkok

New York Times The shock killing of a former Cambodian politician stoked safety fears that Thailand is no refuge for those fleeing autocracy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/asia/cambodia-politician-dead-bangkok.html

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Indonesia’s Bali to curb HMPV cases, steps up checks on visitors from China and Malaysia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Indonesian government says HMPV is not a deadly virus and advises locals to maintain good hygiene. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3293895/indonesias-bali-curb-hmpv-cases-steps-checks-visitors-china-and-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed

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Apple’s iPhone 16 still banned in Indonesia despite US$1 billion investment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Apple’s iPhone 16 remains banned in Indonesia because it has failed to meet local content rules. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293893/apples-iphone-16-still-banned-indonesia-despite-us1-billion-investment?utm_source=rss_feed

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Japan’s investments in US set to go on despite Nippon Steel’s takeover setback

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The assessment by analysts comes after US President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel Corp’s US$14.9 billion bid for US Steel Corp. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3293890/japans-investments-us-set-go-despite-nippon-steels-takeover-setback?utm_source=rss_feed

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