Regions – Page 40 – Prologue Journal

How Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ May Hold Brazil’s Military Accountable

New York Times For decades, nobody was held accountable for killings and forced disappearances at the hands of Brazil’s military junta. “I’m Still Here” may be changing that. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/americas/brazil-oscars-dictatorship-justice.html

How Einav Zangauker Became Netanyahu’s Fiercest Foe

New York Times Einav Zangauker, whose son is captive in Gaza, has made herself an enemy of the Israeli government by advocating relentlessly for a hostage deal. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/magazine/einav-zangauker-hamas-hostages-netanyahu.html

How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs

New York Times Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/canada/canada-us-trump-tariffs-reactions.html

South Korea seeks Interpol’s help to arrest 2 Chinese men over ashes theft in Jeju

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The duo broke into a columbarium in Jeju to steal six urns and demanded a US$2 million ransom for the return of the ashes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300581/south-korea-seeks-interpols-help-arrest-two-chinese-men-over-ashes-theft?utm_source=rss_feed

Abuse of UK Terrorism Act

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. David Miller, a former sociology professor and journalist, was detained at a UK airport under the Terrorism Act after covering the funeral of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in Beirut. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/28/743640/David-Miller-detained-at-airport-under-Terrorism-Act

Thailand failed to collect biometric data from 17 million arrivals due to ‘limited’ storage

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The country’s immigration bureau admitted its biometric system had hit maximum storage capacity last year. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300568/thailand-failed-collect-biometric-data-17-million-arrivals-due-limited-storage?utm_source=rss_feed

IMF, World Bank tie aid to Lebanon to Hezbollah disarmament

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The IMF and the World Bank are reportedly seeking to tie reconstruction funds for Lebanon to the normalization of relations with Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/28/743635/Israeli-normalization-precondition-Lebanon-reconstruction-aid

Workers Strike Across Greece on Anniversary of Deadly Train Crash

New York Times Two years after the country’s deadliest rail disaster, many are still demanding greater safety and accountability. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/europe/greece-strike-train-crash-anniversary.html

South Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star Jin

New York Times The woman was accused of kissing him without his consent during an event the K-pop idol held in Seoul last year. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/asia/bts-kiss-south-korea-police.html

Singapore’s PM Wong clashes with Pritam Singh over GST hike – ‘poor marksmanship’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawrence Wong rebuts the opposition leader’s criticisms of the GST, saying there is a need to make ‘responsible choices’ in his budget wrap. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300530/singapores-pm-wong-clashes-pritam-singh-over-gst-hike-poor-marksmanship?utm_source=rss_feed