Category: Regions
For Many Returning Russian Veterans, a Long Road of Recovery Awaits
New York Times A large number of soldiers return as amputees, and many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. Once home, they face stigma and a grueling course of rehabilitation. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/europe/russia-ukraine-war-veterans.html
Read MoreThandiswa Mazwai Is the Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
New York Times Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My calling is to sing the people’s joy, to sing the people’s sadness.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/africa/thandiswa-mazwai-south-africa-kwaito.html
Read More‘Black with flat noses’: Thailand’s Thaksin under fire for alleged racist jibe at African women
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former leader says Thai women have ‘natural beauty’ and his Pheu Thai party will promote them to become supermodels. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293767/black-flat-noses-thailands-thaksin-under-fire-alleged-racist-jibe-african-women?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUAE in talks with US, Israel about provisional government for post-war Gaza
Jerusalem Post Abu Dhabi is advocating for a reformed PA to govern Gaza, the West Bank, and east Jerusalem under an independent Palestinian state, the sources said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836444
Read MoreSouth Korean transport minister to resign over Jeju Air crash: ‘I feel heavy responsibility’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Park Sang-woo intends to step down over the Jeju Air crash – South Korea’s worst air disaster – pledging swift enhancements to airport landing safety systems. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293744/south-korean-transport-minister-resign-over-jeju-air-crash-i-feel-heavy-responsibility?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSingapore considers law to safeguard racial groups against foreign interference
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If the bill is passed, organisations would have to disclose foreign and anonymous donations, foreign affiliations and their leadership composition. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293736/singapore-considers-law-safeguard-racial-groups-against-foreign-interference?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreChina’s ‘monster’ coastguard ship tests Philippines’ South China Sea resolve
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers interpret the presence of the 165-metre vessel near Scarborough Shoal as a warning to Manila about its military ties with the US. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293721/chinas-monster-coastguard-ship-tests-philippines-south-china-sea-resolve?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMalaysia’s Najib scores court victory, Indian-Americans slam Trump: 7 Asia highlights
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From Russia’s secret war plans to Japan’s mochi problem, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3293729/malaysias-najib-scores-court-victory-indian-americans-slam-trump-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More‘Terrifying encounter’: WFP condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza aid convoy
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The World Food Programme (WFP) has strongly condemned the “horrifying” Israeli attack on its “clearly marked” convoy in the besieged Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/07/740452/WFP-condemns-Israeli-attack-aid-convoy
Read MoreNight of inferno: Israeli settlers storm West Bank villages, torch homes, vehicles
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli settlers shielded by the occupation troops storm several villages in the occupied West Bank, setting Palestinian homes, farms and vehicles on fire. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/07/740454/Israeli-settlers-raid-West-Bank-villages
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