Prologue Journal – Page 118 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Their Lives Were Bound by a Fraud Case; Their Fates by a Sinking Yacht

New York Times Mike Lynch and Christopher Morvillo spent 12 years together fighting a legal battle over two continents. Their victory celebration ended in tragedy. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/business/mike-lynch-yacht-sinking.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/

Liberal Berkeley’s Toughened Stance on Homeless Camps Is a Bellwether

New York Times The progressive stronghold in California plans to target large encampments, relying on a Supreme Court decision handed down by a conservative majority. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/us/homeless-berkeley-california-enforcement.html

Young Gazans Reach Global Audiences With Videos of Everyday Life in War

New York Times Displaced young Palestinians are chronicling their wartime routines on TikTok and Instagram, allowing their followers abroad to see a more personal side of the conflict. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/middleeast/young-gazans-reach-global-audiences-with-videos-of-everyday-life-in-war.html

Donald Trump wants peace with China ‘through US strength’, ex-CIA leader says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The ‘anti-war’ president-elect’s main goal is to make it clear that Beijing ‘shouldn’t even think about fighting’, ex-intelligence chief says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286867/donald-trump-wants-peace-china-through-us-strength-says-ex-cia-leader?utm_source=rss_feed

We are now testing four different Ukrainian missiles – Zelenskyy

Pravda Ukraine Currently, Ukraine’s missile programme includes four types of missiles that are being tested. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with Ukrainian Radio Quote: “As for drones, electronic warfare systems, long-range drones, and responding to Shahed attack drones, we haven’t yet achieved outstanding results, but progress has been made. In this regard, there…

Police detain man who stole ambulance from Jerusalem hospital, crashed into police car

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829363

Soldiers tired, reserve brigades not equipped – Zelenskyy on situation in Ukraine’s east

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has explained that rotations on the front line cannot take place as long as reserve brigades are not equipped with weapons and equipment. This is why soldiers on the front line are forced to retreat due to the Russian advance and their own fatigue. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview…

Nikki Haley faces protests over Israeli genocide support on Oxford visit

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Students protested outside the Blavatnik School of Government in Oxford, condemning Nikki Haley’s presence. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/11/16/737315/Protests-greet-ex-US-envoy-to-UN-Nikki-Haley-during-visit-to-Oxford

Commanding three fronts simultaneously: Navy commander describes war from a battleship

Jerusalem Post In an interview, Cmdr. Omer Karmi, the outgoing flotilla commander, shared his perspectives on naval operations and the evolving challenges. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829358