Regions – Page 90 – Prologue Journal

‘It’s a win’: Philippines, China uphold South China Sea deal on resupply missions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say the agreement ‘commits both states to a status quo’ and urge the Philippines to hold firm on its South China Sea stance. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295543/its-win-philippines-china-uphold-south-china-sea-deal-resupply-missions?utm_source=rss_feed

Malaysians shun Chinese work culture as diverging values make hiring hard

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Many prioritise work-life balance over money, but recruiters say Malaysians need to find ways to boost productivity as staffing issues persist. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3295586/malaysians-shun-chinese-work-culture-diverging-values-make-hiring-hard?utm_source=rss_feed

Don’t kowtow to Trump, think ‘Japan First’, Tokyo urged

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Japanese American who served in the first Trump transition team says Japan’s PM should be ‘strong’ in his dealings with the US president. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295579/dont-kowtow-trump-think-japan-first-tokyo-urged?utm_source=rss_feed

France seizes tonnes of ‘aphrodisiac honey’ from Malaysia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The packets of honey and gels, often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs, also entered France by ship from Thailand, Turkey and Tunisia. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3295570/france-seizes-tonnes-aphrodisiac-honey-malaysia?utm_source=rss_feed

How US-Philippines quiet show of South China Sea strength sent ‘a clear message’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the world’s attention turned towards Washington and Donald Trump’s inauguration, the Pentagon was operating decisively under the radar. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295540/how-us-philippines-quiet-show-south-china-sea-strength-sent-clear-message?utm_source=rss_feed

Ishiba hopes for ‘enduring’ Japan-US ties as Trump returns to power

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japan’s PM eager to hold his first in-person summit with Trump to set baseline for bilateral relationship; possible US visit in February. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3295558/ishiba-hopes-enduring-japan-us-ties-trump-returns-power?utm_source=rss_feed

Gaza Residents Return to Vast Destruction in Old Neighborhoods

New York Times Palestinians returning to parts of the enclave have been picking their way through vast piles of rubble and trying to salvage what they can. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-cease-fire.html

Tuesday Briefing: Trump Takes Office

New York Times Plus, exploring Indonesia’s spiritual hub. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/briefing/trump-inauguration-executive-orders-gaza-cease-fire.html

UN says 915 aid trucks entered Gaza on Monday

Jerusalem Post The ceasefire deal requires 600 truckloads of aid to be allowed into Gaza every day of the initial six-week ceasefire, including 50 carrying fuel. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-838450

Hezbollah praises ‘grand victory’ of Palestinians in Gaza ceasefire

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hezbollah has congratulated the Palestinian people and their resistance against Israel for a “grand victory” in the ceasefire deal. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/01/20/741295/Hezbollah-grand-victory-Palestinians-in-Gaza-ceasefire