Regions – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

Alberta Breaks With the Canadian Pension Model

New York Times The provincial government abruptly purged the board and senior leaders of Alberta’s pension fund, defying a long-held principle that funds should be free of political interference. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/world/canada/alberta-breaks-with-the-canadian-pension-model.html

Airstrike signals new strategy against Hezbollah – analysis

Jerusalem Post Israeli airstrikes target central Beirut, hitting areas beyond Hezbollah strongholds to further pressure the terrorist organization. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-830365

Hamas leaders set eyes on Turkey as Gaza battlefield proves deadly

Jerusalem Post The planned move comes after reports that Hamas officials in Qatar were looking to relocate to Turkey. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-830363

Iran seeks ‘lasting peace’ with Saudi Arabia amid regional diplomacy push

Jerusalem Post Iran eyes peace with Saudi Arabia to focus on stability as part of its bid for diplomatic dominance in the region. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-830364

With Memes and in State Media, Many Russians Cheer on Putin’s Threats

New York Times While support for Vladimir V. Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues, some Russians reacted with worry, gallows humor and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West and using nuclear weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/world/europe/russia-missile-threat-reactions.html

Hundreds More Nazca Lines Emerge in Peru’s Desert

New York Times With drones and A.I., researchers managed to double the number of mysterious geoglyphs in a matter of months. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/science/nazca-lines-peru-ai.html

How a Nigerian Nurse Abducted by Boko Haram Planned Her Escaped

New York Times After being abducted by an offshoot of Boko Haram in Nigeria six years ago, a Christian nurse describes her daring escape and how faith kept her alive. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/world/africa/she-faked-a-religious-conversion-to-escape-terrorists.html

Hezbollah Said to Be Using Copy of Israeli Missile Against Israel

New York Times The Lebanese militant group captured an advanced Israeli anti-tank missile in the 2006 war, and its ally, Iran, reverse-engineered it, Israeli officials say. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/world/middleeast/hezbollah-israel-missile-iran.html

Stratford-Upon-Lake-Michigan: Royal Shakespeare Company Plays Chicago

New York Times With less touring, it’s been a while since all the world has been its stage, but the troupe is working with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater — where it has family ties. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/theater/royal-shakespeare-company-chicago.html

Sri Lanka’s new leftist government sticks within IMF ‘guard rails’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The IMF reached an agreement with the administration of President Dissanayake to continue the four-year loan negotiation last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3287857/sri-lankas-new-leftist-government-sticks-within-imf-guard-rails?utm_source=rss_feed