Regions – Page 391 – Prologue Journal

Italian Journalist Released by Iran, Officials in Italy Say

New York Times Cecilia Sala, 29, who was detained last month in Iran while on a reporting trip, was on a plane back to her home country, the Italian government announced. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/europe/italy-iran-cecilia-sala-journalist-released.html

Philippine activists fear US’ anti-ICC bill may impede probe into Duterte’s drug war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The bill slams the ICC’s ‘illegitimate’ charges against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes related to the Israel-Gaza war. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293931/philippine-activists-fear-us-anti-icc-bill-may-impede-probe-dutertes-drug-war?utm_source=rss_feed

A Far-Right Government in Austria Would Be a Jolt, but Not Unexpected

New York Times The Freedom Party and its leader, Herbert Kickl, have steadily built support by demonizing immigrants, while entering Austria’s political mainstream. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/europe/austria-far-right-freedom-party.html

Israeli minister makes death threat against Hind Rajab Foundation chief

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli minister of diaspora affairs has made a death threat against the chairperson of pro-Palestine advocacy organization Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF). https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/08/740525/Israeli-minister-makes-death-threat-to-Hind-Rajab-Foundation-chairperson

Why Does Trump Want the Panama Canal? Here’s What to Know

New York Times Treaties ratified by the Senate in 1978 established permanent neutrality, but some Republicans regret that decision. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/americas/trump-panama-canal.html

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

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

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

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

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-