Category: Regions
Powerful Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut
New York Times The attack was the third strike in the Lebanese capital this week, part of a wave of amped-up Israeli military activity across the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/23/world/middleeast/israel-lebanon-beirut-airstrike.html
Read MoreCafe owned and run by women, for women, in Indonesia’s most conservative province, Aceh
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘Now is the time for change,’ says owner of cafe in conservative Aceh province, where running a coffee shop is seen as a man’s job. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3287375/cafe-owned-and-run-women-women-indonesias-most-conservative-province-aceh?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreTrump ‘tariff tantrums’, Duterte assassination threat, Japan’s first-kiss crisis: 5 reads from This Week In Asia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Explore the impact of potential Trump tariffs on Southeast Asia, economic challenges in Malaysia, and more. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3287848/trump-tariff-tantrums-duterte-assassination-threat-japans-first-kiss-crisis-5-reads-week-asia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth Korea spurns Sado mines memorial in Japan amid lingering historical tensions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s President Yoon had made improving relations with Japan a priority following years of disputes of the two countries’ history. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3287849/south-korea-spurns-sado-mines-memorial-japan-amid-lingering-historical-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreRohingya child brides trapped in Malaysia’s refugee crisis: ‘we do not have a choice’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Rohingya girls as young as 12 are being forced into marriage in Malaysia, escaping dire conditions in Bangladesh refugee camp. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3287831/rohingya-child-brides-trapped-malaysias-refugee-crisis-we-do-not-have-choice?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIran urges pope to help end Israeli onslaught in Gaza
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Vatican and Iran held a joint meeting in Rome, focusing on the importance of family and education for Christians and Muslims. Pope Francis emphasized the protection of Christian minorities in Iran, highlighting…
Read MoreUS senator threatens ICC with military action over Netanyahu sentence
Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Tom Cotton has threatened military action against the International Criminal Court (ICC). https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/23/737751/US-Senator-threatens-military-action-against-ICC-after-Netanyahu-arrest-warrant
Read MoreIndonesia to return remaining Bali Nine drug smugglers to Australia
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Two ringleaders of the group were executed in 2015, while one trafficker was released from prison and another died of cancer. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3287843/indonesia-return-remaining-bali-nine-drug-smugglers-australia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy Philippines’ Marcos Jnr is openly showing ‘unwavering support’ for Ukraine
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. While shared values may underpin Marcos Jnr’s stance, observers say it could also indicate calculated deference to US influence in the region. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287809/why-philippines-marcos-jnr-openly-showing-unwavering-support-ukraine?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePhilippines’ Sara Duterte claims hiring assassin to kill Marcos Jnr if she’s targeted
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ‘active threat’ has been referred to the Presidential Security Command for ‘immediate proper action’ following her warning. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3287839/philippines-sara-duterte-claims-hiring-assassin-kill-marcos-jnr-if-shes-targeted?utm_source=rss_feed
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