Category: Regions
Malaysia’s Johor-Singapore SEZ set to spur growth, but ‘development gap’ poses risk
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Johor-Singapore special economic zone is also poised to spark renewed interest in properties in the Malaysian state, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3293805/malaysias-johor-singapore-sez-set-spur-growth-development-gap-poses-risk?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIsrael kills 2 more Palestinians in West Bank
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces have carried out fresh night raids in the occupied West Bank. Two more Palestinians have been killed. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/07/740479/Israel-kills-Palestinians-West-Bank-tammun-talouza
Read MoreJean-Marie Le Pen, Rabble-Rousing Leader of French Far Right, Dies at 96
New York Times He ran unsuccessfully for the French presidency five times, riding waves of discontent and xenophobia as the leader of the National Front party. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/europe/jean-marie-le-pen-dead.html
Read MoreSyria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of Assad Regime
New York Times The country’s new leaders are pushing to restore a sense of normalcy. But Syria remains under a host of international sanctions imposed during the Assad regime. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/middleeast/syria-airport-damascus-international-flights.html
Read MoreChina can help Syria transform from conflict corridor to bridge of commerce
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An inclusive, tolerant Syria and a China-led grand coalition to rebuild and revive the economy could see regional strife give way to prosperity. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293341/china-can-help-syria-transform-conflict-corridor-bridge-commerce?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSingapore empowers police to freeze bank accounts in scam crackdown
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The measure, which can be imposed for up to 30 days, aims to protect victims from transferring funds to scammers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293790/singapore-empowers-police-freeze-bank-accounts-scam-crackdown?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIsrael ramps up propaganda blitz, allocates $150 million to gloss over genocide
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid the raging genocide in Gaza, the Israeli regime is intensifying its propaganda blitz with a 20-fold increase in Hasbara budget to whitewash its genocidal war crimes. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/05/740353/Israel-ramps-up-propaganda-blitz-allocates-150m-gloss-over-genocide
Read MoreJapan’s carmakers vow closer ties to regain ground lost to China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To survive, Japanese manufacturers are pledging cooperation in areas like AI and EVs, while also navigating trade tensions and internal restructuring. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293778/japans-carmakers-vow-closer-ties-regain-ground-lost-china?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS allows transactions with HTS administration but keeps sanctions in place
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The United States has issued a sanctions exemption for transactions with the ruling HTS administration in Syria for six months. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/07/740473/US-allows-transactions-with-HTS-administration-while-maintaining-sanctions-in-place-
Read MoreUS Historical Association condemns Israel’s ‘scholasticide’ in Gaza
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The American Historical Association has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution condemning Israel’s war on Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/07/740470/US-Historical-Assoc–condemns-%E2%80%98Scholasticide-Gaza
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