Category: Regions
Jan. 5: ‘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 on Sunday, January 5. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740397/jan-5-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation
Read MoreCost-of-living crisis hits Israelis as costs of genocidal war skyrocket: US media
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A new report by an American news outlet says the heavy toll of Israel’s war on Gaza has left Israelis struggling with the cost-of-living squeeze. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740398/Gaza-war-takes-toll-Israel-economy-households
Read MoreIsrael will not withdraw from southern Lebanon by ceasefire end: Report
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israel may not leave the occupied areas in southern Lebanon at the end of the 60-day withdrawal period stipulated in a ceasefire deal with the Hezbollah resistance movement, a report says. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740395/Israel-remain-Lebanon-occupied-areas
Read MoreDrone discovery in Philippines spurs call for US military expansion
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Filipino congressman Robert Ace Barbers’ call comes after a drone was recovered off Masbate, which he says could be a spying device. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293570/drone-discovery-philippines-spurs-call-us-military-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreYemen warns Israelis: Go back to your country of origin; we won’t leave Gaza alone
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Ansarullah advises illegal Israeli settlers to leave the occupied Palestinian territories for where they came from. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/06/740393/Yemen-warning-Israel
Read MoreSouth Korea extends shutdown of Jeju Air crash airport
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Muan International Airport had been due to reopen on Tuesday following the December 29 crash that killed 179 people. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293554/south-korea-extends-shutdown-jeju-air-crash-airport?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMonday 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
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