Regions – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

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

Bolsonaro Hid at Hungary’s Embassy. Not For Asylum, He Says, Maybe Love.

New York Times Jair Bolsonaro and a Times reporter discussed the former Brazilian president’s two mysterious nights at the Hungarian embassy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/americas/bolsonaro-brazil-hungary-embassy.html

France Wants to Prosecute the Founder of Chat Site Linked to Pelicot Rapes

New York Times Isaac Steidl founded the Coco platform, which authorities tied to criminal activity for years. The effort to hold Mr. Steidl accountable tests a new legal frontier. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/europe/pelicot-rape-trial-coco-isaac-steidl.html

Syrians in Turkey Agonize Over a Return Home

New York Times With the Assad regime out of power, millions weigh the decision to go back to their war-torn country. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/magazine/syrians-turkey-return.html