Prologue Journal – Page 122 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Hong Kong should have clearer HIV testing guidelines for lower-risk groups: health experts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Surge in late HIV diagnosis cases prompts advice from experts to test beyond high-risk groups. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3286875/hong-kong-should-have-clearer-hiv-testing-guidelines-lower-risk-groups-health-experts?utm_source=rss_feed

Super Typhoon Man-yi barrels towards Hong Kong but will weaken as it nears

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Forecaster unsure on level of typhoon warning expected as storm moves closer on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3286876/super-typhoon-man-yi-barrels-towards-hong-kong-will-weaken-it-nears?utm_source=rss_feed

South Africa denies illegal miners food and water to force them out

Washington Post Officials are blocking access to basic supplies for hundreds of people underground in a northwest mine shaft as part of a crackdown on miners. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/16/south-africa-illegal-miners-stilfontein/

Taiwan Sao Paulo office head impeached over procurement scandal

Taipei, Nov. 16 (CNA) A Taiwanese diplomat stationed in Brazil was impeached by the Control Yuan on Friday for suspected procurement violations and neglect of duties, following the apparent suicide of a subordinate last year. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202411160010

German opposition criticises Scholz for “showing weakness” towards Putin

Pravda Ukraine Jürgen Hardt, a member of the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) opposition bloc in Germany, has criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for calling Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Source: Tagesschau, citing Hardt, as reported by European Pravda Details: Hardt believes that Putin will perceive Scholz’s move “as a sign of weakness, not strength”. He…

Social media skits encourage Americans to sip Chinese tea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. American fan of Chinese crosstalk comedy finds that cultural connection helps attract customers to online teahouse. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3286756/social-media-skits-encourage-americans-sip-chinese-tea?utm_source=rss_feed

Satisfying vs. Productive

New York Times Weekends are, ostensibly, for relaxation. But the impulse to make every moment productive can make guilt-free leisure a challenge. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/briefing/satisfying-vs-productive.html

Mainland China frees Taiwanese fishing boat and skipper held near Quemoy in July

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office says the boat and its captain were released after penalties, as Taiwanese media reports a fine was imposed. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3286873/mainland-china-frees-taiwanese-fishing-boat-and-skipper-held-near-quemoy-july?utm_source=rss_feed

Iraq’s missing Yazidis: Inside the long search for Islamic State captives

Jerusalem Post A decade after the Islamic State’s categorical assault on the Yazidis, families are fighting to reunite with loved ones long thought dead. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-829366

Russian troops liberate DPR’s Leninskoye, Makarovka

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian army hits Ukrainian energy facilities https://tass.com/defense/1873401