Regions – Page 429 – Prologue Journal

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

Nearly 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

How 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

Syria’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

Treasury 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

Yemenis rally nationwide in 700+ demos in solidarity with Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemenis have staged more than 700 rallies in the capital Sana’a and 14 other provinces across the country to reiterate their support for the Palestinians subjected to Israel’s campaign of genocide. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/03/740253/Yemen-rallies-solidarity-Palestinians

Israeli live fire injures Palestinian protesters in West Bank amid raid

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Several Palestinians have been injured by live fire during confrontations with Israeli forces across the occupied West Bank. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/03/740254/Palestinians-injured-live-fire-West-Bank-Israel

Elon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts

New York Times In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/world/europe/elon-musk-britain-social-media.html