Regions – Page 53 – Prologue Journal

Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline

New York Times Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t upheld its promise and that the Lebanese Army isn’t ready to fill the void. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-hezbollah-withdrawal-deadline.html

Italy Arrested a Libyan Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity. Then It Sent Him Home.

New York Times The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/world/europe/italy-libya-migrants-international-criminal-court.html

Ukraine Sends Volley of Drones at Russia, Hitting Oil Refinery

New York Times Videos showed fireballs over a facility in Ryazan, 110 miles southeast of Moscow. Kyiv is seeking to disrupt Russian military logistics and put pressure on the country’s economy by striking its oil industry. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/world/europe/ukraine-russia-oil-drone.html

Israeli resignations ‘clear sign’ of defeat in Gaza: IRGC chief

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the resignations of prominent Israeli officials are a clear sign of the Tel Aviv regime’s defeat in the Gaza war. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/24/741508/Israeli-officials%E2%80%99-resignations-obvious-sign-of-defeat-in-Gaza-war,-says-IRGC-chief

Will Bali bombing suspect Hambali be set free after 18 years in prison?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Minister says Hambali remains ‘an Indonesian citizen’ and the country ‘must care for him’, but analysts warn any potential release is fraught with issues. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296196/will-bali-bombing-suspect-hambali-be-set-free-after-18-years-prison?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel and Hamas Prepare for Next Round of Hostage and Prisoner Releases

New York Times Under the terms of the Gaza cease-fire, Hamas was expected to share the names of four female hostages to be released Saturday, and Israel would name the more than 100 Palestinian prisoners to be freed in exchange. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-hostage-cease-fire-deal.html

Gaza at Last Welcomes More Aid. It Needs a Deluge.

New York Times Hundreds of truckloads of food, fuel and other supplies have arrived in Gaza each day since the cease-fire took effect. But the need is vast after 15 months of war. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-cease-fire-aid.html

Bollywood star’s stabbing by suspected illegal Bangladeshi migrant sparks immigration blame game

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing has sparked political blame, with the ruling BJP accusing the AAP of illegal immigration and the AAP criticising the government’s border security. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296189/bollywood-stars-stabbing-suspected-illegal-bangladeshi-migrant-sparks-immigration-blame-game?utm_source=rss_feed

London council to divest from firms arming Israel in Gaza genocide

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A London council passes a motion that calls for withdrawing its pension investments in companies providing Israel with weapons to continue its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/24/741510/London-Tower-Hamlets-divest-arms-firms-Israel

Trump Says He Will Reach Out to North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un

New York Times North Korea’s leader has grown more assertive since their last efforts at diplomacy ended in failure — and now has Russia at his side. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/24/world/asia/trump-north-korea-nuclear-talks.html