Prologue Journal – Page 188 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russia says 77 Ukrainian drones destroyed, intercepted overnight

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz said that attacks caused no casualties or damage https://tass.com/emergencies/1927007

Russia reports attack by almost 80 drones on its oblasts and fire at business

Pravda Ukraine out at the territory of a business in Kaluga Oblast. Source: Russian Defence Ministry; Kaluga Oblast Governor Vladislav Shapsha Details: According to the Russian Defence Ministry, their air defence had intercepted and destroyed “77 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles” from 20:00 (Moscow time) on 12 March to 06:36 on 13 March. The Russian ministry…

Australian PM tells people to buy domestic goods as US slaps tariffs on aluminum, steel

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Anthony Albanese described the US measures, which took effect on March 12, as unjustified and very disappointing https://tass.com/world/1927005

Pope in stable condition, Vatican says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-845845

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong urges tech advance as he meets HKUST leaders

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xia Baolong says tertiary institutions should ‘strive to make [Hong Kong] a hub for high-calibre talent and further contribute to … China’s modernisation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3302177/beijings-point-man-hong-kong-urges-tech-advance-he-meets-hkust-leaders?utm_source=rss_feed

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong urges tech advance as he meets HKUST leaders

Pakistan train hijack hostages end ordeal with arrival in Quetta

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-845844

No enemy can defeat us if we commit to our martyrs’ ideals: Pezeshkian

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s president stresses that national unity and adherence to the ideals of the martyrs are the key to overcoming any enemy. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/03/13/744356/Iran-can-defeat-any-enemy-Pezeshkian

Fury in Australia after US influencer Sam Jones hounds baby wombat

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Foreign Minister Penny Wong told the visitor to ‘leave the baby wombat alone’ after a video of her harassing the marsupial went viral. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3302174/fury-australia-after-us-influencer-sam-jones-hounds-baby-wombat?utm_source=rss_feed

Putin could speak on Ukraine at news conference after Belarus talks on Thursday — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian president is scheduled to take questions jointly with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko https://tass.com/politics/1926999