Prologue Journal

Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Make no mistake – Israel no longer decides when wars are fought – analysis

Jerusalem Post Hamas learned in a more systematic way, with Iran and Hezbollah assisting, how to instigate its own ring of fire around Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738901

Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted in Tacoma, Wash., Area Days After Vessel Fire

New York Times A fishing boat carrying fuel and Freon caught fire on Saturday, raising concerns about smoky conditions in nearby cities. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/fire-fishing-boat-puget-sound.html

In Coral Gables, a Waterfront Home Set on 2 Acres Asks $69.9 Million

Wall Street Journal The seller is Spanish Broadcasting System chief executive Raúl Alarcón, who made several upgrades to the property after purchasing it for $12 million in 2006. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-coral-gables-a-waterfront-home-set-on-2-acres-asks-69-9-million-c0b2393e

Dalai Lama Apologizes After Video of Kiss With Boy at Public Event Stirs Criticism Online

Wall Street Journal “Suck on my tongue,” the Tibetan leader told a boy during a talk in India in February. https://www.wsj.com/articles/dalai-lama-apologizes-after-video-of-kiss-with-boy-at-public-event-stirs-criticism-online-1ce81e43

US senator ‘willing to fight for Taiwan’

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2023/04/11/2003797699

Finland joins NATO as defense alliance expands northward 芬蘭加入北約防禦聯盟向北擴張

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/04/11/2003797672

跟著小實學華語 LEARNING MANDARIN WITH SHIH CHIEN

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/lang/archives/2023/04/11/2003797671

EDITORIAL: Young Taiwanese need to be heard

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/editorials/archives/2023/04/11/2003797690

World Business Quick Take

Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/04/11/2003797689

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Taipei Times https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2023/04/11/2003797688