Prologue Journal – Page 22 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Hegseth Defends Trump’s Firing of Joint Chiefs Chairman

New York Times Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in an interview on Sunday that Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. was “not the right man for the moment” and praised President Trump’s handling of the war in Ukraine. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/us/politics/hegseth-trump-cq-brown-pentagon.html

Decapitated male skulls in Iberia are likely ‘war trophies’ used for intimidation, study finds

Jerusalem Post At Puig Castellar, isotope analysis revealed that three of the four individuals differed from the local strontium reference, suggesting they were probably not from the local community. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-843342

German Voters Took Note of Election Interference by Trump Administration Officials

New York Times Several voters took note of a speech by Vice President JD Vance this month, when he told European leaders to stop shunning parties deemed “extreme.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/23/world/europe/trump-us-germany-election.html

Zelenskyy: Ukrainian drones are a success and ballistic missiles are in preparation

Pravda Ukraine Zelenskyy has noted that Ukrainian-made drones are successfully operating on the line of contact and ballistic missiles are being prepared for use. Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference on 23 February Quote: “Palianytsia is flying; Peklo is flying; Rota is flying, and they are achieving success hitting military targets and direct strikes. I…

Lebanese president reaffirms support for Palestine as he meets Iranian officials

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The Lebanese president and a high-ranking Iranian delegation meet on the sidelines of the funeral procession for Hezbollah leaders. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/23/743344/Iran-Lebanon-president-officials-Hezbollah-leaders-funeral

Israel’s high court grants Netanyahu 90 days to start Oct.7 inquiry

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. In three months, Tel Aviv must provide the High Court of Justice with a new update about its position on establishing a commission of inquiry into its failures surrounding Hamas’s Oct.7 operation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2025/02/23/743341/Israel-high-court-delays-Netanyahu-Oct-7-onquiry

Lebanese president reaffirms support for Palestine as he meets Iranian officials

Zelenskyy: US has not hinted at possible Starlink shutdown in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States has not dropped any hints about Starlink terminals in Ukraine potentially being shut down. However, he acknowledged that Ukraine should be prepared for such an eventuality. Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference on 23 February, as reported by European Pravda Details: Zelenskyy said he had…

DHS will release some of Prince Harry’s immigration docs amid allegations he lied about drug use

Fox News The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will release parts of Prince Harry’s immigration records with some redaction, in the ongoing lawsuit over the royal’s move to the United States. The move comes after federal Judge Carl Nichols ordered the agency to provide the court with a redacted version of Harry’s file for review…

Hong Kong’s investment promotion arm probes ransomware attack

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. InvestHK says basic client information may have been affected, amid ongoing investigation into whether personal data compromised. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3299828/hong-kongs-investment-promotion-arm-probes-ransomware-attack?utm_source=rss_feed