Prologue Journal – Page 32506 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Belarusian exports to Russia in Q1 rise by 60% to 10-year record

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nikolay Snopkov further stated that the volume of exported goods is increasing every month in 2023 for all commodity groups due to increased physical volumes at reduced prices https://tass.com/economy/1622255

3 women hurt in fall from escalator in Hong Kong at Wong Tai Sin MTR station

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Source says one of trio lost balance, toppling into other two behind her. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3221699/3-women-hurt-fall-escalator-hong-kong-railway-station?utm_source=rss_feed

Referendum to expedite executions unlikely to be held this year: CEC

Taipei, May 24 (CNA) A proposed national referendum to expedite the execution of prisoners sentenced to death in Taiwan is unlikely to be announced in time to be held this year, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305240015

A Year in Uvalde

New York Times How grief has warped the lives of the Uvalde shooting victims’ families and friends. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/briefing/uvalde.html

Russian occupation authorities “nationalise” Olena Zelenska’s apartment in Crimea

Pravda Ukraine Russian occupation authorities in Crimea have “nationalised” the apartment in Yalta that belongs to Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska, and a number of other properties in the occupied peninsula. Source: TASS; Sergey Aksyonov, the Russian-appointed “head of Crimea”, on Telegram Details: In addition to Zelenska’s apartment, the Russian occupation authorities have appropriated 57…

Peachtree Corners, Israel collaborate to bring smart city solutions to Georgia

Jerusalem Post This initiative will enable selected companies to showcase their solutions in a real-world environment, enhancing city safety and operations enabled by Internet of Things (IoT) technology. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-744076

Rosatom chief, Grossi agree on another meeting

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Alexey Likhachev and Rafael Grossi continued their usual conversation, according to the press service, with the main subject being interaction between Russia and the IAEA https://tass.com/society/1622233

Xiaomi Swung to Profit on Investment Gains and Lower Costs

Wall Street Journal Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi swung to a profit, as investment gains and lower costs tempered a drop in revenue. https://www.wsj.com/articles/xiaomi-swung-to-profit-in-first-quarter-on-investment-gains-and-lower-costs-fe634073

Media groups support Taiwanese reporters’ rights to cover U.N. events

Taipei, May 24 (CNA) International media organizations are continuing to urge the United Nations to grant all journalists access to its events, after two Taiwanese reporters were turned away from this week’s World Health Assembly (WHA). https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305240014

Russian combat helicopters hammer Ukrainian troops, armor in Krasny Liman area

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that a Russian Lancet loitering munition hit a Ukrainian Gvozdika motorized artillery system https://tass.com/politics/1622225