Regions – Page 64 – Prologue Journal

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

Hamas commander’s reappearance on video belies Israeli claim of killing him

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The reappearance of a high-ranking Hamas commander in a video clip has belied the Israeli military’s claim of killing him. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741462/Hamas-commander-Hussein-Fayyad-Gaza-Strip-footage-reappearance-

South Korea Tells Budget Airlines to Tighten Safety After Crash

New York Times Following the deadly Jeju Air accident, the government ordered low cost carriers to reduce flight times, boost pilot training and expand maintenance crews. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/asia/south-korea-air-crash-safety.html

Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show

New York Times The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-trump.html

Ansarullah dismisses terror designation: ‘Being on US list of friends far more provocative’

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Yemen’s Ansarullah says a recent decision by the US to label it a terrorist organization poses a greater threat than terrorism itself. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/23/741456/US-allies-list-threat-terrorism-Ansarullah-

Mexico’s Ambitious Plan to Prepare to Receive Its Citizens Deported From the US

New York Times The plan, called “Mexico Embraces You,” seeks to reassure undocumented migrants facing expulsion. Some experts question if the government is really ready to reabsorb them. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/americas/mexico-deportation-trump.html

Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War

New York Times Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the cease-fire started Hamas has shown it still holds power in the enclave. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/23/world/middleeast/hamas-gaza-israel-cease-fire.html

Philippine official ‘positive’ on trade with China despite political friction

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Trade official says his country can still be a ‘platform’ for China trade, even as US President Donald Trump threatens transshipment tariffs. https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3295986/philippine-official-positive-trade-china-despite-political-friction?utm_source=rss_feed

Australians queue for plant’s ‘amazing’ stink of rotting garbage

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The corpse flower exudes a fragrance evoking gym socks and rotting garbage, in the 24 hours that it blooms. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3295994/thousands-australia-line-plants-amazing-stink-death?utm_source=rss_feed

Joy as LGBTQ couples in Thailand say ‘I do’ after marriage equality law finally takes effect

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The new law allows couples aged 18 or above to marry regardless of their gender, and access to medical, inheritance and property rights. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3295987/joy-lgbtq-couples-thailand-say-i-do-after-marriage-equality-law-finally-takes-effect?utm_source=rss_feed