Regions – Page 402 – Prologue Journal

Jan. 6: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian and regional resistance groups continued their operations against the regime and its Western backers on Monday, January 6. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/07/740450/jan-6-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

US relocates 11 detainees from Guantanamo to Oman after over 20 years without charge

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Pentagon has transferred 11 Yemeni detainees from its notorious Guantanamo Bay detention center to Oman after holding them for more than two decades without charge. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/07/740451/US-transfers-11-Guantanamo-detainees-to-Oman-after-more-than-2-decades-without-charge

Taiwan Suspects a Chinese-Linked Ship of Damaging an Internet Cable

New York Times The Taiwanese Coast Guard said seven Chinese nationals were aboard a ship suspected of causing the damage. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/world/asia/taiwan-internet-cable-china.html

Tuesday Briefing

New York Times Justin Trudeau will step down as Canada’s prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/briefing/trudeau-syria-russia.html

What We Know About HMPV, the Virus Spreading in China

New York Times While cases are climbing in China, the situation is very different from what it was when Covid-19 emerged five years ago, medical experts say. HMPV is common and decades old. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/07/health/hmpv-virus-china.html

What’s driving South Korea’s political chaos?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law for mere hours, but the fallout continues to shake the nation. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293687/whats-driving-south-koreas-political-chaos?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. Adds Tencent to Chinese Military Companies Blacklist

New York Times Tencent’s shares plunged nearly 10 percent after it was designated a military company. The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL was also added to the list. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/business/us-chinese-military-companies-tencent-catl.html

Australia’s prime minister joins intense debate over beach cabanas

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Portable cabanas used to reserve spots on Australian beaches are ‘un-Australian’, says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3293672/australias-prime-minister-joins-intense-debate-over-beach-cabanas?utm_source=rss_feed

UAE reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty during key diplomatic meeting

Jerusalem Post The talks were part of al-Shaybani’s regional tour aimed at advancing Syria’s economic recovery and enhancing its stability. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836388

North Korea’s hypersonic missile test puts US, and Trump, on notice

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The hypersonic missile’s reported capabilities put US bases in Guam within reach, though Kim Jong-un insists it is purely defensive. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293683/north-koreas-hypersonic-missile-test-puts-us-and-trump-notice?utm_source=rss_feed