Regions – Page 431 – Prologue Journal

‘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

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