Regions – Page 89 – Prologue Journal

After a Revolution, a Move Toward Politics as Usual in Bangladesh

New York Times Some of the students who took part in last year’s uprising that ousted the nation’s autocratic leader are leaving the interim government to start a political party. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/asia/bangladesh-politics-party.html

Who Is the P.K.K. Leader Abdullah Ocalan?

New York Times The founder of the P.K.K., a guerrilla organization that has been fighting an insurgency against Turkey for decades, has called for his group to disarm and disband. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/middleeast/pkk-leader-abdullah-ocalan.html

Argentina’s Crypto Scandal Swindled Thousands. What Did Javier Milei Know?

New York Times A new cryptocurrency called $Libra bilked investors out of $250 million. It had been promoted by President Javier Milei. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/americas/argentina-crypto-scandal-president.html

Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil

New York Times The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/americas/oscars-im-still-here-brazil.html

Why ‘Emilia Pérez,’ a Film About Mexico, Flopped in Mexico

New York Times The polarizing movie is up for 13 Academy Awards on Sunday. But in Mexico, it has been widely criticized for its depiction of the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/americas/emilia-perez-mexico-oscars.html

As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage

New York Times The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/middleeast/syria-ramadan-economy-cash-shortage.html

How Oscar-Nominated ‘I’m Still Here’ May Hold Brazil’s Military Accountable

New York Times For decades, nobody was held accountable for killings and forced disappearances at the hands of Brazil’s military junta. “I’m Still Here” may be changing that. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/americas/brazil-oscars-dictatorship-justice.html

How Einav Zangauker Became Netanyahu’s Fiercest Foe

New York Times Einav Zangauker, whose son is captive in Gaza, has made herself an enemy of the Israeli government by advocating relentlessly for a hostage deal. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/magazine/einav-zangauker-hamas-hostages-netanyahu.html

How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs

New York Times Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/world/canada/canada-us-trump-tariffs-reactions.html

South Korea seeks Interpol’s help to arrest 2 Chinese men over ashes theft in Jeju

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The duo broke into a columbarium in Jeju to steal six urns and demanded a US$2 million ransom for the return of the ashes. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300581/south-korea-seeks-interpols-help-arrest-two-chinese-men-over-ashes-theft?utm_source=rss_feed