Regions – Page 465 – Prologue Journal

As Indonesia’s poverty struggles persist, Prabowo’s growth goals look elusive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia’s new president wants to transform his nation into an high-income economy by 2045, but the fight against poverty is far from won. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3293312/indonesias-poverty-struggles-persist-prabowos-growth-goals-look-elusive?utm_source=rss_feed

Jan. 4: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Amid Israeli genocide in Gaza, Palestinian resistance groups continued their operations against the regime on Saturday, January 4. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/05/740333/jan-4-axis-resistance-ops-against-israeli-occupation

Hundreds march in Milan to denounce Israeli genocide in Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hundreds took to the streets of Milan on Saturday to demand an end to Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip and denounce the genocide against the Palestinian people. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/05/740329/Milan-rally-Israel-genocide-Gaza-PalestineJabalia-Kamal-Adwan-hospital-

Hong Kong’s Cabbies, Long Scorned and Frustrated, Face the End of an Era

New York Times A government push to modernize taxi services comes up against the habits of drivers known for driving fast and accepting only cash. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/world/asia/hong-kong-taxicabs.html

Jeju Air’s Problems Mount After Crash of Flight 7C2216

New York Times South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, heavy with debt and its stock already near record lows, is now facing intense public and government scrutiny. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/05/business/jeju-air-south-korea-crash.html

South Korean protesters brave cold to demand Yoon’s ouster as detention deadline looms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Protests continue outside the residence of the suspended president as authorities ponder their next move to detain Yoon. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293477/south-korean-protesters-brave-cold-demand-yoons-ouster-detention-deadline-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

Shock and gore: why Indian street plays resort to the outrageous and grotesque

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Street theatre in India has had to adapt to the digital age and ideological threats to stay relevant amid a changing cultural landscape. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3293298/shock-and-gore-why-indian-street-plays-resort-outrageous-and-grotesque?utm_source=rss_feed

Blinken wades into political crisis with stop in South Korea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts expect Blinken to sidestep the crisis engulfing South Korea to keep the focus on Pyongyang and other security issues. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293469/blinken-wades-political-crisis-stop-south-korea?utm_source=rss_feed

From ‘Chubby Bear’ to censorship, Vietnam’s approach to TikTok reveals double standards

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Vietnam’s TikTok strategy involves enforcing censorship while exploiting youth-centric trends to promote pro-leader narratives. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3293331/chubby-bear-censorship-vietnams-approach-tiktok-reveals-double-standards?utm_source=rss_feed

Yemen slams missile into northern part of occupied territories

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemen’s Armed Forces fire a missile towards the northern part of the occupied Palestinian territories, hitting their intended target accurately. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/05/740323/Yemen-attacks-Israel-missile