Category: Regions
Monday Briefing
New York Times The Jan. 6 riot, four years on. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/briefing/capitol-riot-israel-russia.html
Read MoreEmeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
New York Times The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/world/asia/taliban-afghanistan-mining.html
Read MoreLong Before Jeju Air Crash, South Korea Rose to Be a Model of Safety
New York Times After overcoming pariah status at the end of the last century, South Korea must learn what caused the catastrophe on Dec. 29 and what lessons to draw from it. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/06/business/jejuair-crash-south-korea-safety.html
Read MoreNorth Korea launches missile as Blinken pays final visit to Seoul
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Antony Blinken stressed Washington’s ‘unwavering commitment’ to South Korea in one of his last official acts as US secretary of state. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293550/north-korea-launches-missile-blinken-pays-final-visit-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePhilippines prepares for war, Chinese ‘metal storm’: 5 weekend reads you missed
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. From a Chinese weapon to Japan’s far-right slamming history films, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3293538/philippines-prepares-war-chinese-metal-storm-5-weekend-reads-you-missed?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMalaysia awaits court verdict on Najib’s house arrest bid in 1MDB case
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has aggressively lobbied for his release from jail with support from a fiercely loyal political base. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3293544/malaysia-awaits-court-verdict-najibs-house-arrest-bid-1mdb-case?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThe Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies
New York Times James Lee Williams was best known by their stage name and also built a career in musical theater. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/arts/the-vivienne-james-lee-williams-dead.html
Read MoreUS to ease aid restrictions for Syria in show of support for new government, WSJ reports
Jerusalem Post The move reportedly authorizes the Treasury Department to issue waivers to aid groups and companies providing essentials such as water, electricity, and other humanitarian supplies. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-836226
Read MoreJournalist’s body found stuffed inside septic tank in India
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar had reported widely on corruption and a decades-old Maoist insurgency in central Chhattisgarh state. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293540/journalists-body-found-stuffed-inside-septic-tank-india?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreShort on workers, Japan retailer hires remote cashiers living overseas
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawson, a 24-hour convenience store chain, is looking for staff based in Europe and the Americas to serve customers at its outlets in Japan. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3293539/short-workers-japan-retailer-hires-remote-cashiers-living-overseas?utm_source=rss_feed
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