Prologue Journal – Page 32443 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

In joint statement, leaders of Quad nations target China’s ambitions in region

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. On the sidelines of the G7 summit in Japan, the leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan also outlined some principles of the Quad partnership when dealing with challenges in the Indo-Pacific…

Russian forces shell Toretsk: 6 civilians injured, including 1 child

Pravda Ukraine On Saturday, 20 May, Russian forces deployed Grad multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) to attack the city of Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast. Six civilians, including one child, were injured in the attack, and a number of civilian infrastructure facilities were damaged. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403112/

America’s Biggest Bank Is Everywhere—and It Isn’t Done Growing

Wall Street Journal The deposit crisis that toppled First Republic and two other banks has only made JPMorgan stronger. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-biggest-bank-is-everywhereand-it-isnt-done-growing-49396f87

Two civilians killed, two more wounded in LPR after Ukrainian bomb explodes in air

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Information about damage and the circumstances of the incident is being clarified https://tass.com/military-operation-in-ukraine/1620611

Iraq undertakes commitment to expel anti-Iran terrorists: IRGC commander

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. “We are waiting for the government of Iraq to honor its commitments,” IRGC Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/20/703767/Iraq-commitment-anti-Iran-terrorist-groups

IRGC confirms monitoring US naval commanders in Strait of Hormuz

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The IRGC Navy Commander Gholamshahi said the forces monitor the movement of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf “round-the-clock.” https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/20/703768/Iran-IRGC-Navy-Hormuz-Strait-US-Britain-France-USS-Paul-Hamilton-commanders-Abbas-Gholamshahi-First-Zone

Bakhmut and Marinka at epicentre of hostilities, Russian attempt to advance on Bila Hora fails – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine The cities of Bakhmut and Marinka, in Donetsk Oblast, remain at the epicentre of hostilities. On the Bakhmut front, the Russian army attempted to advance on Bila Hora; on the Avdiivka front, the Russians advanced towards Novokalynove. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403110/

China’s special envoy Li Hui expected in Moscow next week — source

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. https://tass.com/russias-foreign-policy/1620607

Nebraska senator flips out debating ban on sex change surgeries for minors, screams ‘we need trans people’

Fox News A Friday morning session in the unicameral Nebraska legislature devolved into chaos after one Democratic lawmaker began shouting her support for transgender people amid a debate on a bill to ban sex change procedures for minors in the state. The bill, which was ultimately approved by lawmakers and sent to Republican Gov. Jim…

FemForward kicks off first Moroccan, Israeli cohort in Casablanca

Jerusalem Post With high hopes of expanding to other Middle Eastern states such as the UAE and Bahrain. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-743677