Regions – Page 43 – Prologue Journal

India, Modi mark Republic Day with Indonesia’s Prabowo

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Parading tanks, soldiers and motorbike stunts celebrated 76 years since India adopted its constitution after independence from Britain. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3296331/india-modi-mark-republic-day-indonesias-prabowo?utm_source=rss_feed

Swiss police arrest prominent Palestinian-American journalist

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Swiss Police arrest Ali Abunimah, a Palestinian-American journalist who is the co-founder and executive director of pro-Palestine news outlet The Electronic Intifada (EI). https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/26/741613/Swiss-arrest-Palestinian-journalist-Abunimah-Electronic-Intifada%C2%A0

One killed, 17 injured as Israeli forces open fire on civilians in south Lebanon

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli forces open fire at the Lebanese people returning to their homes in the southern village of Kfar Kila, wounding seven civilians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/26/741616/Israeli-fire-injures-civilians-Lebanon

IDF fires on 5 Lebanese who try to cross into Kfar Kila as 60-day withdrawal deadline expires

Jerusalem Post Local media reports say two people were killed as a result of IDF fire. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-839254

In Malaysia, a Rohingya bodybuilder chases Mr Olympia glory: ‘anything is possible’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Shot and exiled from his homeland by Myanmar’s military, Faruk Arian was tired of feeling powerless – until he turned his trauma into triumph. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3296203/malaysia-rohingya-bodybuilder-chases-mr-olympia-glory-anything-possible?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos opposed by most citizens: poll

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many Thais also objected to the government’s plan to legalise online gambling, according to the poll by Nida. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3296320/thailands-plan-legalise-casinos-opposed-most-citizens-poll?utm_source=rss_feed

Hamas slams Israel for delaying implementation of Gaza ceasefire, prisoner swap

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has criticized Israel for delaying the implementation of the terms of the Gaza ceasefire deal. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/26/741609/Hamas–Israel-delaying-implementation-of-Gaza-ceasefire-deal,-prisoner-exchange

India, a Big Source of Illegal Migration, Hopes to Navigate the Trump Storm

New York Times Fear and uncertainty are rippling through India, which sends more undocumented migrants to the United States than any other country outside Latin America. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/world/asia/india-illegal-immigration-trump.html

New Leaders in Lebanon Face Test as Israel Is Poised to Keep Troops There

New York Times Any prolonged Israeli occupation of southern Lebanon could breathe new life into Hezbollah, challenging the political momentum of Lebanon’s new president and prime minister. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/world/middleeast/lebanon-israel-hezbollah.html

South Korean aims to bring home abductees from the North with the help of drones

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Choi Sung-ryong, whose father was executed by North Korea, wants to pressure a pro-Pyongyang association in Tokyo over the abductees. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296204/south-korean-aims-bring-home-abductees-north-help-drones?utm_source=rss_feed