Regions – Page 98 – Prologue Journal

ICC cancels arrest warrant for Hamas leader Mohammed Deif

Jerusalem Post An arrest warrant was issued for Deif even though Israel had confirmed that he had been killed in an Israeli airstrike back in August 2024. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844016

Hamas planned attacks on IDF soldiers, settlements during ceasefire, Katz reveals

Jerusalem Post “We will not allow the demilitarization to be violated, nor will we allow any emerging threats,” said Defense Minister Israel Katz. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844013

Facing overtourism, Japan offers rail to airport luggage delivery services

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Photos of luggage blocking aisles and train doors in Japan have gone viral, sparking debates among online users. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3300424/facing-overtourism-japan-offers-rail-airport-luggage-delivery-services?utm_source=rss_feed

Singapore law firm Rajah & Tann appoints new managing partner amid China expansion efforts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ng Kim Beng, deputy managing partner who has been with the firm for 24 years, will take over from Patrick Ang from April 1. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3300421/singapore-law-firm-rajah-tann-appoints-new-managing-partner-amid-china-expansion-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed

Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Ultranationalist Politician

New York Times Prosecutors said Calin Georgescu, whose win in the first round of a presidential election was annulled, is the subject of “criminal proceedings” linked to incitement. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/europe/romania-calin-georgescu.html

The Druze of Syria: lessons from past and hopes for the future – analysis

Jerusalem Post For the Druze, these may be historical days leading to self-rule, self-defense, or perhaps even self-determination in some form or the other. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-844007

Over 700 bodies recovered in Gaza, most remain unidentified

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Gaza Civil Defence has reported the recovery of over 700 bodies from various locations across the Gaza Strip, with the majority remaining unidentified due to the horrific conditions of their injuries. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/27/743593/700-bodies-recovered-Gaza-unidentified

Arab states condemn Israel’s new aggression against Syria

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan denounce Israel’s new act of aggression against Syria, calling on the international community to stop the regime’s destabilizing actions. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/27/743596/Arab-states-condemn-Israel-aggression%C2%A0Syria

South Korean city Gyeongju has ambitions beyond Apec – a third Trump-Kim summit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The governor of the North Gyeongsang city says he hopes the summit will become a ‘catalyst for peace’. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300412/south-korean-city-gyeongju-has-ambitions-beyond-apec-third-trump-kim-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

Over 1,000 Syrians killed by Assad regime in airport prison, report says

Jerusalem Post “Discovering the fates of those missing persons and searching for more graves is one of the greatest legacies left by the Assad regime,” said a colonel in Syria’s new government. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-843999