Regions – Page 405 – Prologue Journal

Elon Musk and His Megaphone, X, Rattle British Politics

New York Times With 211 million followers on social media, the multibillionaire seems intent on using his global platform to rattle British politics. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/uk-elon-musk-far-right.html

A Timeline of Justin Trudeau’s Rise and Fall

New York Times The Canadian prime minister, who said on Monday he would step down, has spent a quarter-century in the political spotlight. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/canada/justin-trudeau-timeline-canada.html

Azerbaijani Anger Over Plane Crash Grows, in Deepening Schism With Russia

New York Times In the crash’s aftermath, Azerbaijan has unleashed rare and stinging criticism of Russia, with the country’s president saying Moscow’s response has caused “surprise, regret and rightful indignation.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/azerbaijan-plane-crash-russia-criticism.html

Indonesia is admitted to the Brics bloc of developing nations, Brazil confirms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Brics, which includes China, Russia and India, endorsed candidacy in 2023 but Indonesia opted to join only after formation of new government. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3293657/indonesia-admitted-brics-bloc-developing-nations-brazil-confirms?utm_source=rss_feed

Qassam Brigades warns Israel will pay ‘in blood’ for its aggression

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The spokesman for al-Qassam Brigades says Israel will pay a price “in blood” for its continued aggression against Palestine. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740435/Palestine-Al-Qassam-Israel-price-blood

Israeli prosecutor admits still can’t find October 7 ‘rape’ victims

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An Israeli prosecutor has admitted that there are still zero complainants in alleged cases of rape by Palestinian resistance fighters during Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740434/Palestine-Israel-Gaza-Moran-Gaz,-New-York-Times-

Recognized by U.S. as Venezuela’s President-Elect, Edmundo González Meets With Biden

New York Times The meeting was part of Mr. González’s international tour to drum up support for Venezuela’s opposition. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/americas/venezuela-opposition-edmundo-gonzalez-biden-dc.html

Pope Appoints Nun to Lead Vatican Department

New York Times Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/europe/pope-sister-simona-brambilla-vatican-woman.html

Yemeni security forces dismantle Saudi, British espionage network

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemeni security forces have identified and disbanded an extensive espionage network accused of working for Britain and Saudi Arabia. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740432/Yemeni-security-forces-dismantle-Saudi,-British-espionage-network

Hezbollah official ridiculed after claiming organization is ‘stronger than ever’

Jerusalem Post Safa is the head of Hezbollah’s coordination and liaison unit, responsible for the terror group’s connections to the formal Lebanese institutions, and was closely related to Hassan Nasrallah. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836339