World News – Page 14 – Prologue Journal

How the U.S. arrest of drug lord ‘El Mayo’ fueled violence in Mexico

Washington Post The capture of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has ignited an all-out battle for control of the Sinaloa cartel, one of the world’s most famous drug gangs. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/mexico-sinaloa-cartel-power-struggle/

Pentagon urged to make payments for slain, injured civilians

Washington Post Groups have appealed to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to address a backlog of civilian casualty claims before the Biden administration leaves office. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/11/16/us-military-civilian-casualties/

South Africa denies illegal miners food and water to force them out

Washington Post Officials are blocking access to basic supplies for hundreds of people underground in a northwest mine shaft as part of a crackdown on miners. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/south-africa-illegal-miners-stilfontein/

Satisfying vs. Productive

New York Times Weekends are, ostensibly, for relaxation. But the impulse to make every moment productive can make guilt-free leisure a challenge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/briefing/satisfying-vs-productive.html

Live Briefing: Lebanon reviews cease-fire proposal as Israel launches fresh strikes

Washington Post Fresh Israeli strikes hit the Haret Hreik and Dahiyeh suburbs in southern Beirut Saturday. Lebanon is expected to respond to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal soon. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/israel-war-news-hamas-gaza-lebanon-ceasefire/

Trump looms large as Biden set to meet China’s Xi during Latin America summits

Fox News President Biden is in Latin America for a farewell tour to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Peru and the G-20 summit in Brazil. The Biden administration can do little about the future agenda of these institutions, Ariel González Levaggi, Senior Associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told…

Democrats’ Message at COP29 Climate Talks: Don’t Panic

New York Times American officials are seeking to assure the world that U.S. climate action won’t end with the return of Donald Trump as president. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/climate/democrats-cop29-baku-climate.html

Trump denigrates Haitians. How will his election affect Haiti?

Washington Post A key decision awaiting the president-elect is whether to continue supporting a U.S.-funded, U.N.-backed, Kenya-led policing mission. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/haiti-crisis-trump-administration/

Russia wants Kursk back before negotiations. Ukraine isn’t budging.

Washington Post Ukrainian troops are facing down a ferocious Russian counteroffensive in Kursk as Putin seeks to take back Russian land before any talks. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/russia-wants-kursk-back-before-negotiations-ukraine-isnt-budging/

Philippines pivots from battling militants to projecting power at sea

Washington Post Philippine leaders say they can turn their attention to the South China Sea because they’ve secured peace with separatist rebels. But the situation remains precarious. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/philippines-south-china-sea-mindanao/