Regions – Page 52 – Prologue Journal

‘Absolute nightmare’: in Japan, red tape is strangling foreign start-up owners

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan has been trying to lure more talent but rigid visa rules and limited access to banking and housing create barriers for entrepreneurs. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300723/absolute-nightmare-japan-red-tape-strangling-foreign-start-owners?utm_source=rss_feed

We won’t let Netanyahu sacrifice captives: Families

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The families of the Zionist captives held in the Gaza Strip vow not to allow the Israeli premier to endanger their lives. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743740/Israel-families-captives-warn-Netanyahu-endanger-lives-Hamas-Gaza

Israel threatens to attack city near Syria’s capital

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs the regime’s military to prepare for potential further military aggression against Syria. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743741/Israel-threat-military-aggression-Syria-Druze-Netanyahu

South China Sea: Asean, Beijing need recalibrated approach to reach binding code of conduct

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A recalibrated approach is needed to narrow differences, strengthen trust, and ensure a legally binding code that promotes regional stability. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3300611/south-china-sea-asean-beijing-need-recalibrated-approach-reach-binding-code-conduct?utm_source=rss_feed

Unmasking ‘Captain America’ man who tried to raid Chinese embassy in Seoul

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ex-army sergeant with a history of religious fanaticism made false claims about his background and masqueraded as a CIA operative. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300715/unmasking-captain-america-man-who-tried-raid-chinese-embassy-seoul?utm_source=rss_feed

Europe Is Left with Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine

New York Times European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/02/world/europe/ukraine-trump.html

Philippines’ exemption from US foreign aid freeze reaffirms ‘first-in-line’ status: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Southeast Asian nation will reportedly receive US$5.3 billion from the Donald Trump administration, earmarked for security and anti-narcotics programmes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300596/philippines-exemption-us-foreign-aid-freeze-reaffirms-first-line-status-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel Proposes Temporary Cease-Fire Through Ramadan and Passover

New York Times Hamas is unlikely to accept the deal as outlined, an analyst said, since it involves returning half of the remaining hostages in Gaza with few reciprocal commitments from Israel. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/middleeast/israel-cease-fire-proposal.html

Japan weighs steep travel tax increase to fight overtourism. Will it work?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts say charging departing passengers more won’t effectively solve the problem, calling for sweeping plans to manage visitor influx. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3300709/japan-weighs-steep-travel-tax-increase-fight-overtourism-will-it-work?utm_source=rss_feed

Egypt to train Palestinian police for deployment in Gaza

Jerusalem Post Egypt will train Palestinian police to enforce security in Gaza as part of a reconstruction plan, aligning with the Palestinian Authority on governance efforts. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844266