Regions – Page 3569 – Prologue Journal

Russia fired at US Reaper drone flying over Syria – leaked documents

Jerusalem Post The US Central Command has reportedly confirmed that in November of last year, Russia fired unsuccessfully at a US drone over Syrian airspace. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-739959

Zelensky Signs Law Banning Russian Place Names, Part of Broader ‘Decolonization’ Effort

New York Times The action late Friday was the latest in a series of steps by Ukraine to distance itself from a long legacy of Russian domination. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/europe/zelensky-russian-ban-ukraine.html

Sudan Army Chief Claims U.S. Citizens and Some Other Foreigners Will Be Evacuated

New York Times Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said his troops would also facilitate the evacuation of British, Chinese and French diplomats and citizens. But his claims could not be verified, and it was unclear how and when any evacuations could take place. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/africa/sudan-fighting.html

Japan puts military on alert fearing North Korean missile, prepares to shoot it down

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Japanese minister Yasukazu Hamada ordered preparations for the deployment of destroyers equipped with SM-3 missile interceptors. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3217989/japan-puts-military-alert-fearing-north-korean-missile-prepares-shoot-it-down?utm_source=rss_feed

No Major Disruption From Public Sector Strike, but Also No Solution in Sight

New York Times The walkout by federal public servants was spurred by inflation and the government’s return-to-office program. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/canada/no-major-disruption-from-public-sector-strike-but-also-no-solution-in-sight.html

Thailand’s authorities issue extreme heat warnings amid record-breaking temperatures in Asia

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. People have been advised to avoid going outdoors after the heat index – which includes relative humidity and measures what the temperature feels like – hit 54ºC in Bangkok’s Bangna district on Saturday. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217985/thailands-authorities-issue-extreme-heat-warnings-amid-record-breaking-temperatures-asia?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia’s Technocrats Embraced the West, Then Enabled Putin’s War

New York Times The expertise of economic officials who continue to work in the government has helped President Vladimir Putin largely keep the economy afloat in the face of Western sanctions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/europe/russia-technocrats-putin-ukraine-war.html

King Charles’s Coronation Memorabilia: Merch Fit for a King

New York Times Products commemorating the coronation of King Charles III range from the usual (ceramics) to the unconventional (cereal boxes). https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/style/king-charles-souvenirs.html

An Outsider Takes on Ireland, From Inside a Plastic Bag

New York Times The podcaster behind the popular “Blindboy Podcast,” who earlier gained fame as part of the Rubberbandits hip-hop duo, says that covering his face lets him say things he couldn’t otherwise. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/arts/ireland-blindboy-podcast.html

Seeing Opportunities, World Powers Take Sides in Sudan War

New York Times Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said of the strategically located country rich in natural resources. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/africa/sudan-war-international-relations.html