Regions – Page 74 – Prologue Journal

Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room

New York Times Whether it is over TikTok, fentanyl or trade, Beijing might welcome a compromise to buy time to address its ailing economy and bolster its position globally. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/asia/trump-china-deal-making.html

Lion mauls Pakistani man who was filming TikTok video

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The mauling occurred in Lahore after the social media enthusiast entered the lion’s cage to shoot a video. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3295848/lion-mauls-pakistani-man-who-was-filming-tiktok-video?utm_source=rss_feed

South Korea’s Yoon in spotlight again over soldiers praising him at birthday event

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The soldiers sang popular hits with tweaked lyrics to the president at the event in 2023, a South Korean media report says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295841/south-koreas-yoon-spotlight-again-over-soldiers-praising-him-birthday-event?utm_source=rss_feed

New Zealand ‘wants all tourists’ as it prioritises sector

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. This is a move away from the previous Labour government’s plans for higher-value visitors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3295839/new-zealand-wants-all-tourists-it-prioritises-sector?utm_source=rss_feed

Prince Harry Agrees to Settlement as Murdoch’s U.K. Tabloids Offer Full Apology

New York Times Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers offered Harry an “unequivocal apology” for “unlawful” activities at The Sun and agreed to pay substantial damages. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/europe/prince-harry-murdoch-lawsuit.html

Indian hotel chain’s married couples-only room policy sparks personal freedom debate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The OYO Hotels chain says the policy will only apply in the city of Meerut but might be extended to more locations depending on the response. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3295837/indian-hotel-chains-married-couples-only-room-policy-sparks-personal-freedom-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

Does Indonesia have ‘bargaining chips’ to navigate Trump’s tariff threat?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Indonesia faces an uphill battle to secure a free-trade deal unless it can bring ‘the right incentives’ to the discussion table, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295832/does-indonesia-have-bargaining-chips-navigate-trumps-tariff-threat?utm_source=rss_feed

Libya Deports 613 Migrants Headed for Europe

New York Times Libya deported more than 600 men from Niger last month as North African countries — financed by the European Union to tackle migration — have ramped up expulsions of sub-Saharan Africans. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/africa/libya-migrants-niger.html

Labeling Mexican Cartels ‘Terrorists’ Could Expose U.S. Companies to Sanctions

New York Times Isolating U.S. companies from cartel activities could be almost impossible given that the criminal groups operate in sectors like agriculture and tourism, leaving some American businesses vulnerable to sanctions. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/americas/mexico-cartel-terrorists-trade.html

One Family in Gaza Returned Home. But Home Was Gone.

New York Times “It took us a few minutes to accept that this pile of rubble was our home,” said Islam Dahliz, whose family was ordered by Israeli forces to evacuate Rafah in May. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/world/middleeast/gaze-destruction.html