Category: Regions
Indian court’s ruling in rape, murder of junior doctor prompts more questions, dismay
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More individuals should have been questioned in the case while working conditions in India’s hospitals remain abysmal, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3295666/indian-courts-ruling-rape-murder-junior-doctor-prompts-more-questions-dismay?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIDF launches operation against Palestinian terror in Jenin as PA exits
Jerusalem Post Palestinian Authority security forces exited the area following a month-long operation of its own against local Palestinian terror groups. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838565
Read More‘An awful lot of time’: UN warns long road ahead to rebuild life in Gaza
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A UN official says the reconstruction of Gaza demands “an awful lot of time.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/21/741326/Gaza-rebuilding-effort-long-road-UN-official
Read MoreSpecialty Coffee Shops and Parisian Cafes
New York Times The city’s traditional cafes and bistros are staking out their cultural territory in an emerging duel against highly caffeinated upstarts serving up latte art. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/travel/paris-coffee-shops-bistro.html
Read MoreMother Chimp and Daughter Share a Special Sign
New York Times Humans are known to invent private hand gestures. Chimps in the wild do, too, a new study suggests. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/science/chimpanzees-language-gestures.html
Read MoreAt 90, the Ghanaian Highlife Pioneer Ebo Taylor Finds a New Voice
New York Times The singer, guitarist and composer released heralded music in the 1970s and early ’80s before retreating. The label Jazz Is Dead is boosting his rediscovery. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/arts/music/ebo-taylor-jazz-is-dead.html
Read MoreMalaysia urges Asean to adopt AI to help tackle rising digital threats
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Upskilling workforces, creation of Interpol-style Asean Cybercrime Task Force among proposals from Malaysian ministers to counter online fraud. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295669/malaysia-urges-asean-adopt-ai-help-tackle-rising-digital-threats?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth Korea’s Yoon denies martial law plot at impeachment hearing, moved to hospital
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. He claimed the declaration sought to highlight opposition abuses instead of disabling parliament, and argued their actions brought the country to the brink of collapse. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295656/south-koreas-yoon-denies-martial-law-plot-impeachment-hearing-moved-hospital?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrump challenged by New Zealand mayor after he claims US ‘split the atom’ during inauguration
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Nick Smith, the mayor of Nelson, challenged Trump’s claim Americans split the atom, stating the feat was actually achieved by New Zealand physicist Ernest Rutherford. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3295654/trump-challenged-new-zealand-mayor-after-he-claims-us-split-atom-during-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAt Least 10 Are Killed in Fire at Ski Resort in Turkey
New York Times The blaze broke out overnight at a popular ski resort during a school break when many families head to the slopes. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/world/europe/turkey-ski-resort-fire.html
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