Regions – Page 82 – Prologue Journal

A New Age of Iranian Cinema Is on Display at the Oscars

New York Times “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” an Oscar-nominated movie filmed in secret in Iran, highlights the Iranian film world’s groundbreaking new work, inspired by the women-led protests in 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/middleeast/iran-oscars-new-era.html

How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect American Companies

New York Times Business owners told The Times that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to higher costs and expressed frustration at the sudden uncertainty about policy. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/business/trump-tariffs-american-importers.html

Why Canada Is Trying to Secure the Border

New York Times Since President Trump’s election, Canada has intensified its efforts to curb illegal immigration into the U.S. However, with mass deportations underway in the U.S., a new dynamic is emerging at the border. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, The New York Times’s Canada bureau chief, reports from the border. https://www.nytimes.com/video/world/americas/100000010012208/canada-seeks-to-secure-border.html

Welcome to the Zero Sum Era. Now How Do We Get Out?

New York Times Zero-sum thinking has spread like a mind virus, from geopolitics to pop culture. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/asia/trump-zero-sum-world.html

Kurdish Insurgent Group Declares Cease-Fire in Conflict With Turkey

New York Times The group, the P.K.K., made its declaration days after its long-imprisoned leader urged the movement to disarm and disband. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/world/middleeast/kurdish-insurgent-group-declares-cease-fire-in-conflict-with-turkey.html

Israel admits ‘complete failure’ to prevent Hamas October 7 operation

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 has admitted that it has “completely failed” to prevent Hamas’s October 7 retaliatory operation and underestimated the Palestinian resistance group’s capabilities for years. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/01/743697/Israeli-military-internal-investigation-Palestinian-resistance-movement-Hamas-complete-failure-

South Koreans rally as Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hundreds of thousands of South Koreans are set to gather in Seoul in one of the largest protests since President Yoon was impeached. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300673/south-koreans-rally-yoons-impeachment-verdict-nears?utm_source=rss_feed

Bridge too far? Fresh from ‘White Lotus’ bounce, Thailand’s Samui questions need for road link

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Worried locals say Samui Sea Bridge could potentially tarnish the island’s reputation for peace, clean air and respite from the perils of overtourism. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3300602/bridge-too-far-fresh-white-lotus-bounce-thailands-samui-questions-need-road-link?utm_source=rss_feed

No current talks for second phase of ceasefire, Hamas spokesman says

Jerusalem Post The terorr group’s spokesman, Hazem Qassem, made this statement after Hamas dismissed Israel’s attempts of extending the hostage deal’s first phase. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844204

Vietnam’s PM Chinh vows quick license for Musk’s Starlink

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinh said that Vietnam was taking measures to rebalance its trade surplus with the US, citing potential aircraft and other American imports. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300670/vietnams-pm-chinh-vows-quick-license-musks-starlink?utm_source=rss_feed