Regions – Page 42 – Prologue Journal

Japan Fights Its Largest Wildfire in More Than 30 Years

New York Times The fire, in a forested area of the coastal city of Ofunato, killed at least one person and prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/asia/japan-fights-its-largest-wildfire-in-more-than-30-years.html

Russia gambles to keep military bases in post-Assad Syria

Jerusalem Post Russia’s military bases in Syria now operate under former Islamist rebels’ watch as Damascus redefines Moscow’s role. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844298

Indonesia’s Danantara fund sparks questions over economic impact, transparency

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The massive sovereign wealth fund has come under scrutiny as analysts flag concerns about governance and political influence. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300597/indonesias-danantara-fund-sparks-questions-over-economic-impact-transparency?utm_source=rss_feed

Houthi: Tel Aviv will come under fire if Israel resumes Gaza war

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemen’s Ansarullah chief warns that the coastal metropolis of Tel Aviv will come under fire in case the Israeli army resumes fighting in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743746/Tel-Aviv-will-come-under-fire-in-case-Israeli-army-resumes-fighting-in-Gaza–Ansarullah-chief

Rubio uses emergency authority to fast-track $4 billion military aid for Israel

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The US Secretary of State has signed a declaration to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/02/743748/Rubio-signs-declaration-to-expedite-delivery-of–4-Bn-in-military-assistance-to-Israel

‘Absolute nightmare’: in Japan, red tape is strangling foreign start-up owners

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan has been trying to lure more talent but rigid visa rules and limited access to banking and housing create barriers for entrepreneurs. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300723/absolute-nightmare-japan-red-tape-strangling-foreign-start-owners?utm_source=rss_feed

We won’t let Netanyahu sacrifice captives: Families

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The families of the Zionist captives held in the Gaza Strip vow not to allow the Israeli premier to endanger their lives. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743740/Israel-families-captives-warn-Netanyahu-endanger-lives-Hamas-Gaza

Israel threatens to attack city near Syria’s capital

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs the regime’s military to prepare for potential further military aggression against Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743741/Israel-threat-military-aggression-Syria-Druze-Netanyahu

South China Sea: Asean, Beijing need recalibrated approach to reach binding code of conduct

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A recalibrated approach is needed to narrow differences, strengthen trust, and ensure a legally binding code that promotes regional stability. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3300611/south-china-sea-asean-beijing-need-recalibrated-approach-reach-binding-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

Unmasking ‘Captain America’ man who tried to raid Chinese embassy in Seoul

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ex-army sergeant with a history of religious fanaticism made false claims about his background and masqueraded as a CIA operative. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300715/unmasking-captain-america-man-who-tried-raid-chinese-embassy-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed