Category: Regions
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
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
Read MoreNearly every building rigged: Hamas shifts tactics as north Gaza falls to IDF
Jerusalem Post Hamas terrorists are struggling to move within Jabalya, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun due to the IDF’s aggressive operations in these areas. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836025
Read MoreHow Global South can resist US hegemony and its isolationism
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Open engagement is key to countering both Donald Trump’s transactional nationalism and the US establishment’s drive for global hegemony. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3293002/how-global-south-can-resist-us-hegemony-and-its-isolationism?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSyria’s new leader urges US to pressure Israeli withdrawal
Jerusalem Post Despite Julani’s reported request, Israeli authorities allegedly stated they had received no formal communication on the matter. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-836018
Read MoreTreasury Dept. Hits Chinese Tech Company With Sanctions After Breach
New York Times The agency imposed penalties on a company it blamed for supporting the Chinese hacking group Flax Typhoon in a 2022-23 infiltration. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/us/politics/treasury-chinese-sanctions.html
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