Regions – Page 415 – Prologue Journal

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

Cost-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

Israel 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

Drone 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

Yemen 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

South 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

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

Emeralds 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

Long 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

North 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