Regions – Page 421 – Prologue Journal

Italy’s Prime Minister Visits Trump in Mar-a-Lago

New York Times Giorgia Meloni, the Italian prime minister, joins just a handful of other world leaders who have been to the president-elect’s Florida estate since his victory. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/world/europe/italy-donald-trump-meloni-visit.html

A Frigid First: Chile’s President Visits Antarctica to Bolster Claims

New York Times Chile’s president traveled to the South Pole, the first visit of any sitting Latin American president, according to his office. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/world/americas/chile-antarctica-boric-competition.html

US military’s Pacific strategy shifts to survival mode as China gains strength

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In the Philippines, Australia and across the Pacific, US defence strategy is pivoting from supremacy to a ‘scatter and survive’ approach. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293320/us-militarys-pacific-strategy-shifts-survival-mode-china-gains-strength?utm_source=rss_feed

As West cuts global aid, emerging powers must step up and contribute

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Emerging donors from developing nations with significant economic growth should play a bigger role. Kazakhstan is doing so in Central Asia. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3293057/west-cuts-global-aid-emerging-powers-must-step-and-contribute?utm_source=rss_feed

Naim Qassem: ‘Our patience may run out before end of the 60-day ceasefire’

Jerusalem Post Qassem claimed that at the time of the ceasefire’s announcement in late November, Hezbollah still had significant military capabilities. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836084

Another key hospital taken out of service by Israel in north Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Indonesian Hospital “no longer provides any services to patients or the wounded.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/04/740317/Gaza-Indonesian-Hospital-out-of-service-Israel-evacuation-order-Beit-Lahiya

Euro-Med warns Dr. Abu Safiya’s life in great danger due to torture

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Euro-Med has warned of the grave risk to the life of Dr. Abu Safiya due to torture, following his detention by Israeli forces in late December, calling for for an urgent international…

MP: Israel violating ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah to make up for defeats

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A senior Lebanese lawmaker says the Israeli regime is continuously violating the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in order to make up for its defeats. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/04/740310/Israel-violating-ceasefire-agreement-with-Hezbollah-to-make-up-for-defeats–Lebanese-MP

At least 6 killed, scores injured in Pakistan suicide bombing

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for attack. Group is behind a surge in recent attacks targeting soldiers and Chinese workers. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293455/least-6-killed-scores-injured-pakistan-suicide-bombing?utm_source=rss_feed

IDF’s Yahalom Unit dismantles Hamas underground weapons facility in Gaza

Jerusalem Post The Yahalom Unit, a special forces unit in the Combat Engineering Corps, conducted the operations based on precise intelligence and under the command of the 99th Division. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836077