Regions – Page 8 – Prologue Journal

Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up

New York Times Russian troops are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a region they have never invaded. If they cross into it, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/europe/russia-closes-in-on-another-ukrainian-region-even-as-peace-talks-pick-up.html

The Man Who Broke Germany’s Government Wants a Chance to Fix It

New York Times Christian Lindner triggered early elections last fall with a move meant to save his party. It brought chaos at an inopportune time. But will it work out? https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/europe/lindner-germany-election.html

Does Sri Lanka have an energy crisis? Blackout exposes weaknesses facing island’s grid

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Experts warn of further grid instability as Sri Lanka pushes for 70 per cent renewable energy by 2030. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3299646/does-sri-lanka-have-energy-crisis-blackout-exposes-weaknesses-facing-islands-grid?utm_source=rss_feed

Trudeau Thumbs Nose at Trump as Canadians Revel in Hockey Win

New York Times Canada beat the U.S. in a championship game with added meaning because of political tensions caused by President Trump’s taunts and economic threats. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/world/canada/trudeau-trump-hockey-canada-us-feud.html

In battle against scams, Malaysians are now armed with a chatbot to waste fraudsters’ time

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Scammers on Hold AI aims to keep potential fraudsters engaged as long as possible and to annoy them to the point of giving up. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3299628/battle-against-scams-malaysians-are-now-armed-chatbot-waste-fraudsters-time?utm_source=rss_feed

Several injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon-Syria border crossing

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. An unspecified number of people have been wounded after Israeli airstrikes hit several border crossings between Syria and Lebanon. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743206/Several-injured-as-Israeli-airstrikes-target-Lebanon-Syria-border-crossings

Fading fortunes of India’s Bollywood in streaming era spark political debate

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. An opposition politician, the wife of film legend Amitabh Bachchan, has accused New Delhi of not doing enough to support the film industry. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3299605/fading-fortunes-indias-bollywood-streaming-era-spark-political-debate?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel threatens another Gaza genocide if Palestinians resist regime’s demands

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Israeli military drops leaflets over the Gaza Strip, threatening the Palestinians there with another genocide if they do not give in to the regime’s demand to leave the territory. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743205/Israel-threatens-another-Gaza-genocide

Netanyahu ‘procrastinating’ over next phase of Gaza ceasefire: Hamas

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is “procrastinating” on negotiations for the second phase of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/21/743204/Hamas-Netanyahu-procrastinating-next-phase-Gaza-ceasefire

Australia warns airlines over Chinese navy live-fire drills in Tasman Sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Qantas and Jetstar have temporarily adjusted some flights between Australia and New Zealand due to the military activity. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3299595/australia-warns-airlines-over-chinese-navy-live-fire-drills-tasman-sea?utm_source=rss_feed