Prologue Journal – Page 32452 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Exxon Deal Hunt Signals Possible Shale M&A Wave

Wall Street Journal A transaction involving Pioneer Natural Resources would indicate that drillers are looking to put their large war chests of cash to work. https://www.wsj.com/articles/exxon-deal-hunt-signals-possible-shale-m-a-wave-c92c9fc

Deepening Florida Drought Hits Ranchers, Growers

Wall Street Journal About two-thirds of the state is under moderate to extreme drought conditions. https://www.wsj.com/articles/deepening-florida-drought-hits-ranchers-growers-d4e9abb1

Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov begins arbitration against Russia for captured assets, including Donbas Arena

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov has commenced arbitral proceedings against the Russian Federation to claim compensation for all losses caused to him in 2014-2017 as a result of asset seizure by the aggressor country. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397354/

Volcano Eruption in Russia’s Far East Blankets Village in Ash, Disrupts Air Traffic

Moscow Times The last time that the Shiveluch volcano released such a large amount of ash in the area was in 1964. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/11/volcano-eruption-in-russias-far-east-blankets-village-in-ash-disrupts-air-traffic-a80785

UN asks Afghan staff to stay home until at least May after female worker ban

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738950

S Korea to conduct 1st launch of commercial-grade satellite

Washington Post South Korea plans to conduct its first launch of a commercial-grade satellite aboard a domestically built rocket next month as part of its space development program https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/11/south-korea-satellite-rocket-launch/79a1c698-d84a-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

NATO countries not frustrated by US not sharing intel with allies — media

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. US media outlets reported earlier that the Pentagon and the US Department of Justice had launched a probe into the leak of secret documents about Washington and NATO’s plans to train Ukrainian soldiers ahead of a counteroffensive https://tass.com/defense/1602441

Taiwan detects Chinese warships, planes around island after drills end

Hong Kong Free Press Chinese warships and aircraft were still operating around Taiwan on Tuesday, the island’s defence ministry said, a day after Beijing declared an end to its massive war games. China launched three days of military exercises around self-ruled Taiwan on Saturday that saw it simulate targeted strikes and practise a blockade of…

Death toll in Monday’s shooting in Louisville, Kentucky, rises to five — police

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. US President Joe Biden expressed his condolences in connection with the tragedy and called upon Republicans in Congress to act on gun control legislation https://tass.com/society/1602439

Boeing 737 MAX back in service at 11 Chinese airlines, US aircraft maker says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The return of the 737 MAX to the skies in China is a positive sign for Boeing, which is taking steps to rebuild its business in the world’s second-largest aviation market. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3216674/boeing-737-max-back-service-11-chinese-airlines-us-aircraft-maker-says?utm_source=rss_feed