Regions – Page 427 – Prologue Journal

In Kosovo, Christian Converts Hope to Revive a Pre-Islamic Past

New York Times Christian converts in Kosovo, where the vast majority of people are Muslim, hope to revive a pre-Islamic past they see as a key to their European identity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/world/europe/kosovo-albanians-christianity-islam.html

In France, Drug Traffic Spreads to Small Towns

New York Times Even quaint corners of the country are seeing a rise in drug violence and crime. Just ask the mayor of Morlaix, which has a population of about 15,000. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/world/europe/france-drugs-small-towns.html

The West and the rest: how genocide in Gaza will usher in the end of ‘his-story’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The breach of international laws by the West has led non-Western countries to seek new global historical narratives and tell ‘our-stories’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3293301/west-and-rest-how-genocide-gaza-will-usher-end-his-story?utm_source=rss_feed

‘Hear them die’: Recordings reveal horror of Hamas hostage crisis in Be’eri

Jerusalem Post Pessi Cohen’s house became a symbol for the battles that went on in Be’eri, and the fight there lasted for about six hours. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836034

Indonesia’s Widodo slams ‘baseless’ report listing him as leading corruption enabler

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The OCCRP report lists Joko Widodo as the among individuals who have ‘done the most to advance crime and corruption globally’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293374/indonesias-widodo-slams-baseless-report-listing-him-leading-corruption-enabler?utm_source=rss_feed

Guantánamo Convict Sues to Stop U.S. Plan to Send Him to Prison in Iraq

New York Times A court filing said the prisoner was at risk for abuse and might not be able to get adequate health care if transferred. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/us/politics/guantanamo-prisoner-iraq-lawsuit.html

US to escalate strikes on Yemen’s Houthis by end of Biden’s term

Jerusalem Post As part of the expanded US strikes on Yemen, and amid increased Houthi attacks on Israel, the Americans will reportedly hit more missile-related targets. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836032

At the ‘frontline’ of US-China conflict, the Philippines prepares for war

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The US treaty ally is spending billions to arm itself for a conflict over Taiwan or the South China Sea it hopes will never come. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293318/frontline-us-china-conflict-philippines-prepares-war?utm_source=rss_feed

Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations

New York Times In pushing back against President-elect Donald J. Trump’s plan, President Xiomara Castro threatened that bases hosting U.S. troops could “lose all reason to exist in Honduras.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/world/americas/honduras-trump-mass-deportations.html

Chinese dams to be discussed during Jake Sullivan’s India visit, official says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. US national security adviser arrives in New Delhi on Sunday. US also expects Chinese economic overcapacity to be addressed, official said. https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3293395/chinese-dams-be-discussed-during-jake-sullivans-india-visit-official-says?utm_source=rss_feed