World News – Page 29 – Prologue Journal

How Soviet farm planning gave Ukrainian troops vital battlefield real estate

Washington Post On the Ukrainian steppe, where it is nearly impossible to hide from drone surveillance, windbreaks are fought over by Russian and Ukrainian troops. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/28/ukraine-donetsk-trees-artillery-cover/

As ties with the U.S. worsen, China asks: Who’s the new Kissinger?

Washington Post Influential voices in China are openly discussing who could act as a trusted bridge between Beijing and Washington, regardless of who wins the presidency. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/28/china-united-states-relations-kissinger/

The world beyond the election: Middle East in turmoil

Washington Post Whoever takes office in January will face a region being reshaped by an emboldened Israel and the rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/28/world-beyond-election-middle-east-turmoil/

Japan’s long-ruling party loses majority in stunning election defeat

Washington Post The Liberal Democratic Party, which has been in power almost continuously since 1955, failed to secure an absolute majority in the lower house elections. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/27/japan-election-results-2024-ldp/

Tom Jarriel, Globetrotting ABC News Reporter, Is Dead at 89

New York Times In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/business/media/tom-jarriel-dead.html

Storm toll rises in Philippines as country reels from landslides, flooding

Washington Post Almost 130 are dead or missing in the Philippines, the AP reported, as Tropical Storm Trami hit Vietnam but threatened to make a U-turn. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/27/tropical-storm-trami-philippines-vietnam/

Truck ramming attack near Israeli army base injures dozens; suspect killed

Fox News A suspect rammed a truck into a bus stop near the Israeli city of Tel Aviv, injuring at least 35 people in what local authorities are investigating as a possible terror attack, according to reports. In the city of Ramat Hasharon, in the area of Glilot northeast of Tel Aviv, the truck slammed…

Europe’s pledge to Ukraine tested by Trump, politics, public fatigue

Washington Post European leaders promise to back Ukraine for “as long as it takes,” but they face public fatigue, a weakened political center and a possible Trump comeback. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/27/trump-ukraine-nato-europe-election/

Live Updates: Iran’s Leaders Stress Their Right to Respond to Israel’s Strikes

New York Times Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, appeared to strike a measured tone. He said Israel’s attack should not be “magnified or downplayed,” state media reported. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/10/27/world/israel-iran-lebanon-gaza

Live Briefing: Israeli strikes on Iran should end exchange, U.S. defense secretary says

Washington Post U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin told a top Israeli official that Iran “should not make the mistake of responding to Israel’s strikes,” a Pentagon readout says. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/27/israel-iran-tehran-war-news-gaza-hamas/