Regions – Page 6 – Prologue Journal

Russian Court Sentences Lawyers for Navalny for Passing Along His Letters

New York Times A Russian court said the lawyers for Aleksei Navalny, the country’s top opposition figure before his death in a penal colony last year, were guilty of involvement in an extremist group. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/navalny-lawyers-sentenced-russia.html

Will Indonesia’s plan to restrict children’s access to social media succeed?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While many support the policy and say it should also limit screen time, others are concerned about implementation and data privacy. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295254/will-indonesias-plan-restrict-childrens-access-social-media-succeed?utm_source=rss_feed

Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn reveals scam attempt asking her for ‘a donation’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paetongtarn Shinawatra also spoke at a meeting of Asean digital ministers where she called for region-wide efforts to fight online scams. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295249/thailands-pm-paetongtarn-reveals-scam-attempt-asking-her-donation?utm_source=rss_feed

After 15 Months of War, Gazans Dream of Returning Home

New York Times They daydreamed about the people they would hug as soon as the truce took hold, the graves they would visit and the homes they would rebuild. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/gaza-returning-home-after-war.html

Israel kills over 100 Palestinians in Gaza despite ceasefire deal

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal, Israel has intensified its airstrikes and artillery shelling on Gaza, killing more than 100 Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/17/741072/Israel-kills-over-100-Gaza-despite-ceasefire–

ICC prosecutor sees ‘no real effort’ by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes

Jerusalem Post “We haven’t seen any real effort by the State of Israel to take action that would meet the established jurisprudence,” ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan said. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838012

Facing a Flurry of U.S. Sanctions, China Prepares to Hit Back

New York Times With days until Donald Trump is sworn in, China is bracing for a trade war, aiming at industries as diverse as semiconductors, apparel and industrial plastic. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/business/china-us-trade-sanctions.html

What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash

New York Times Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/business/plane-maintenance-south-korean-crash.html

Trump Team Rebuffs Talks on Mass Deportations, Latin American Countries Say

New York Times Mexican officials and other leaders in the region have not been able to meet with the incoming administration about the president-elect’s migration and deportation plans. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/americas/trump-deportations-latin-america.html

In Pakistan, Imran Khan’s Followers Are Counting on Trump to Free Him

New York Times A Trump ally has called on Pakistan to release the former prime minister from prison, inspiring fervent hope among his supporters. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/asia/pakistan-grenell-imran-khan.html