Regions – Page 87 – Prologue Journal

South 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

Trump 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

At 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

Houthis make a play to be Iran’s main proxy in the region

Jerusalem Post The multiple articles about the Houthis in Iranian state media show how important this group is to Iran these days. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838532

Trump’s first decisions already shaping MidEast doctrine

Jerusalem Post The overall picture emerging from Trump’s first day and his overall doctrine is that he wants to reverse what he sees are mistakes from the last four years. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-838531

Indonesia landslide kills 16 in Central Java, search for missing continues

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rescue efforts are underway amid challenging conditions. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295636/indonesia-landslide-kills-16-central-java-search-missing-continues?utm_source=rss_feed

Iconic moments that defined resistance during 471 days of genocidal war on Gaza

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. We revisit the iconic moments during 471 days of genocidal war on Gaza, which not only captured global attention but also defined the indomitable Palestinian resistance. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/20/741258/iconic-moments-immortalized-resistance-471-days-genocide-gaza

Thailand under pressure to revise Chinese tourists’ visa-free travel to combat crime

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Thai senator urges roll-out of visa-on-arrival initiative for Chinese tourists that will require them to give details of their travel itinerary. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295633/thailand-under-pressure-revise-chinese-tourists-visa-free-travel-combat-crime?utm_source=rss_feed

At 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/asia/turkey-ski-resort-fire.html

Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sex scandal prompts dozens of companies to pull Fuji TV ads

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Major sponsors such as carmakers Nissan and Toyota and the owner of 7-Eleven announced they were pulling ads from Fuji TV over the scandal. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295629/japans-masahiro-nakai-sex-scandal-prompts-dozens-companies-pull-fuji-tv-ads?utm_source=rss_feed