Regions – Page 62 – Prologue Journal

Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — But It’s Still Losing the War

New York Times Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/europe/ukraine-russia-soldiers-loss.html

Israeli-Russian hostage Tsurkov is alive and Iraq is working on her release, Iraqi FM to Axios

Jerusalem Post She has been held by the Shiite militia Kataib Hezbollah since March 2023. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838950

Rebels Backed by Rwanda Close In on Major City in Congo

New York Times The last two towns before Goma, a provincial capital in Congo’s east, have just fallen to M23 rebels. They last captured the city in 2012. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/africa/rwanda-rebels-congo.html

Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.

New York Times Twelve people were killed in India after they disembarked a train bound for Mumbai, only to be struck by another train, the authorities said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/asia/india-train-accident-maharashtra.html

Abu Obeida’s replacement theology

Jerusalem Post A look at the Quranic verses chosen by Al-Qassam’s spokesperson in his speech this week allows a glimpse into Hamas’s religiously motivated modus operandi. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838938

Korea Zinc Shareholder Meeting Takes a Dramatic Turn

New York Times An eventful shareholder meeting provided the latest twist in the dispute between the families whose deceased patriarchs founded the company 50 years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/business/korea-zinc-young-poong-shareholders.html

U.K. Teenager Who Killed 3 Girls in Southport Stabbing to Be Sentenced Today

New York Times Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murder and attempted murder after attacking children and two adults at a dance class last July. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/europe/uk-southport-stabbing-sentence-axel-rudakubana.html

How ‘ironclad’ is US commitment to Philippines? Analysts say it all depends on Trump

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Observers welcome Rubio’s statements that they say indicate continuity in US policy and ‘more robust support’ for Manila in South China Sea row. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3296014/how-ironclad-us-commitment-philippines-analysts-say-it-all-depends-trump?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli Forces Kill 2 Men in Jenin Who They Say Were Wanted for Murder

New York Times The men were affiliated with a militant group, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, that carried out an attack earlier this month, the military said. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/middleeast/israel-west-bank-jenin.html

Saudi Crown Prince pledges $600bn in investments to Trump

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman has pledged $600 billion in investments during a call with Trump. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741463/Saudi-Arabia-bin-Salman-US-Trump-investment-weapons-Yemen