Nations – Page 31366 – Prologue Journal

The leader of Russian paramilitary group Wagner said he has reversed his decision to fully withdraw from Bakhmut, Ukraine, after pledges from Russia to provide more ammunition and operational freedom.

Wall Street Journal The leader of Russian paramilitary group Wagner said he has reversed his decision to fully withdraw from Bakhmut, Ukraine, after pledges from Russia to provide more ammunition and operational freedom. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wagner-leader-reverses-course-on-plan-to-withdraw-from-bakhmut-2450727a?mod=hp_listc_pos1

US’ anti-Russian actions push humanity towards world war, Malaysian ex-PM says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mahathir Mohamad noted that Russia also needs to find friendly countries that will support it https://tass.com/world/1614779

China puts upper Yellow River dam plans on the fast track with feasibility study

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Project on the Gansu-Ningxia border is part of planned westward extension of controversial south-north water diversion network. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3219702/china-puts-upper-yellow-river-dam-plans-fast-track-feasibility-study?utm_source=rss_feed

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, in his first major restructuring move since becoming chief last year, is expected to replace the management of the company’s struggling software unit after it caused delays to new model launches, according to people familiar with the matter.

Wall Street Journal Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume, in his first major restructuring move since becoming chief last year, is expected to replace the management of the company’s struggling software unit after it caused delays to new model launches, according to people familiar with the matter. https://www.wsj.com/articles/vws-new-ceo-to-replace-management-of-ailing-software-unit-873b1f1b?mod=hp_lista_pos3

U.S. sanctions are spurring Chinese tech companies to accelerate research to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence without relying on the latest American chips.

Wall Street Journal U.S. sanctions are spurring Chinese tech companies to accelerate research to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence without relying on the latest American chips. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-sanctions-drive-chinese-firms-to-advance-ai-without-latest-chips-f6aed67f?mod=hp_lead_pos5

Employers across the economy cranked out jobs last month, despite high-profile companies recently cutting staff. Employment held up in tech, finance, construction and manufacturing and expanded in fields such as restaurants and hospitals.

Wall Street Journal Employers across the economy cranked out jobs last month, despite high-profile companies recently cutting staff. Employment held up in tech, finance, construction and manufacturing and expanded in fields such as restaurants and hospitals. https://www.wsj.com/articles/thousands-of-jobs-were-added-in-aprileven-in-industries-with-layoffs-a768a3ab?mod=economy_lead_pos2

Natural-gas producers kept drilling even as prices plummeted last winter, a potential boon for consumers, who could benefit from lower electricity bills heading into summer.

Wall Street Journal Natural-gas producers kept drilling even as prices plummeted last winter, a potential boon for consumers, who could benefit from lower electricity bills heading into summer. https://www.wsj.com/articles/good-news-for-your-utility-bills-gas-producers-keep-drilling-1c7cbede?mod=markets_lead_pos5

Money managers are shying away from risk, turning to defensive stocks and Treasurys, but they appear equally worried about missing out on a potential stock-market rally.

Wall Street Journal Money managers are shying away from risk, turning to defensive stocks and Treasurys, but they appear equally worried about missing out on a potential stock-market rally. https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-flock-to-safety-plays-but-stock-fomo-lingers-f821acbd?mod=hp_lead_pos3

The latest “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie tallied $114 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, giving Walt Disney’s Marvel Studios a strong but tepid start to the aging franchise’s release.

Wall Street Journal The latest “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie tallied $114 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, giving Walt Disney’s Marvel Studios a strong but tepid start to the aging franchise’s release. https://www.wsj.com/articles/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-delivers-a-100-million-plus-debut-for-disneys-marvel-86bb29ba?mod=hp_featst_pos3

China-Central Asia summit to take place in Xi’an on May 18-19 — Foreign Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan will also take part in it https://tass.com/world/1614777