Regions – Page 59 – Prologue Journal

No current talks for second phase of ceasefire, Hamas spokesman says

Jerusalem Post The terorr group’s spokesman, Hazem Qassem, made this statement after Hamas dismissed Israel’s attempts of extending the hostage deal’s first phase. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844204

Vietnam’s PM Chinh vows quick license for Musk’s Starlink

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinh said that Vietnam was taking measures to rebalance its trade surplus with the US, citing potential aircraft and other American imports. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300670/vietnams-pm-chinh-vows-quick-license-musks-starlink?utm_source=rss_feed

Houthi: Yemen ready to attack Israel if Gaza truce breaks down

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The leader of the Ansarullah warns that Yemeni armed forces will intervene across various military fronts in support of Gaza in case Israel resumes its onslaught against the coastal sliver. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743690/Yemen-will-intervene-military-in-case-Israel-resumes-Gaza-onslaught,-says-Houthi

Lost classrooms, lost childhoods: Jenin’s children struggle for education

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. As Israeli violence escalates in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian children are being robbed of their right to education. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743687/classrooms-childhood-Jenin-education

Kurdish PKK militia says it will heed jailed leader’s peace call and declare ceasefire

Jerusalem Post If successful, the move could have wide-ranging implications for the region, while ending a conflict that has killed more than 40,000 people https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-844196

Voices from the Arab press: Corruption, corruption, corruption

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843968

3 Chinese nationals among 4 charged with running cocaine lab in Malaysia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If convicted, the suspects face either the death penalty or 30 to 40 years in prison, along with caning. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300658/3-chinese-nationals-among-4-charged-running-cocaine-lab-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed

Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan

New York Times Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/asia/japan-oscars-documentary.html

Ramadan price gougers put on notice in Malaysia as holy month looms

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Licences to operate stalls at food bazaars are now auctioned directly to those ‘genuinely keen to trade’, thereby cutting out middlemen. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3300616/ramadan-price-gougers-put-notice-malaysia-holy-month-looms?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan’s conservatives have change of heart about Trump over his ‘disastrous’ policies

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Conservative politicians and others in Japan are concerned about the US president’s erratic policies, particularly on trade and security. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300617/japans-conservatives-have-change-heart-about-trump-over-his-disastrous-policies?utm_source=rss_feed