Regions – Page 410 – Prologue Journal

‘Chinese people’ blamed for Yoon’s impeachment at ruling party’s rallies in South Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Critics accuse Yoon Suk-yeol’s People Power Party of unfairly fanning Sinophobia to deflect criticism from the impeached president. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293631/chinese-people-blamed-yoons-impeachment-ruling-partys-rallies-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon

New York Times With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-ceasefire-hezbollah-withdraw.html

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

Jerusalem Post Biden administration plans to divert funds to strengthen Lebanese armed forces following concerns over Egypt’s human rights record and Lebanon’s role in maintaining regional stability. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836377

Syria a chance for Middle East to shape its own, better future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The stability of Syria, at the heart of the Middle East, is in the interests of all. It is time for regional actors, not external ones, to lead the change. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3293451/syria-chance-middle-east-shape-its-own-better-future?utm_source=rss_feed

Tuesday Briefing: Canada’s Prime Minister Is Stepping Down

New York Times Plus, a recap of the Golden Globes. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/briefing/canada-trudeau-ukraine-russia-guantanamo.html

Who Could Replace Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister?

New York Times Whoever replaces Mr. Trudeau as the leader of Canada’s Liberal Party will become the prime minister. Not long after they’ll face a general election, and the daunting challenge of keeping the job. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/canada/justin-trudeau-replacement.html

Justin Trudeau to Resign as Canada’s Prime Minister

New York Times Justin Trudeau announced Monday that he was also stepping down as leader of Canada’s Liberal Party. He will remain in both roles until a replacement is chosen. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/americas/trudeau-prime-minister-to-resign.html

Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians

New York Times Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plans to govern a diverse country. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/middleeast/syria-government-school-changes.html

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