Category: Regions
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
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read More‘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
Read MoreIndonesia’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
Read MoreGuantánamo 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
Read MoreUS 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
Read MoreAt 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
Read MoreHonduran 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
Read MoreChinese 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
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