Prologue Journal – Page 32566 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Direct ATM withdrawals of NT$6,000 cash handouts to start Monday

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Eligible individuals who wish to collect a NT$6,000 (US$197) cash handout from Taiwan’s government without registering first will be able to do so from more than 26,000 designated ATMs around the nation beginning Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304090007

Gaza, West Bank closures to continue throughout Passover, IDF confirms

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738767

Wasabi from Hong Kong? As Japan’s harvests decline, hi-tech indoor farm tries growing pungent root in city

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dwindling supplies of Japanese horseradish spark search for new ways to produce prized sushi condiment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216456/wasabi-hong-kong-japans-harvests-decline-hi-tech-indoor-farm-tries-growing-pungent-root-city?utm_source=rss_feed

Over 15,000 Jews take part in Passover’s Birkat Kohanim at Western Wall

Jerusalem Post Israel Police Jerusalem District officers were stationed along with Border Police forces in the area since early on Sunday morning amid increasing security tensions in Jerusalem’s holy sites. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738766

Japan firm launches alternative to French delicacy foie gras by using chicken liver

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A Japanese meatpacking firm is using chicken liver to mimic the distinct taste and texture of the pricey delicacy without relying on a controversial poultry farming method used to produce foie gras. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216446/japan-firm-launches-alternative-french-delicacy-foie-gras-using-chicken-liver?utm_source=rss_feed

Iran kickstarts multi-front Middle East war against Israel – analysis

Jerusalem Post The Islamic Republic’s proxies and allies appear to have begun a multi-front conflict with Israel over the past week. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738765

Will the Houthis in Yemen shift threats to Israel with Iran’s weapons? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran may also use resources it sent to Yemen on new frontlines. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738764

Bold experiment on tunnel tolls to ease Hong Kong traffic jams deserves credit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Partial electronic road pricing in all but name, the two-part reforms aim to finally get traffic jams under control. But after the boldness of the first phase, the government should be cautious about further…

Saudi, Omani envoys arrive in Sanaa for peace talks with Houthi leaders

Jerusalem Post Yemen’s war is seen as one of several proxy battles between Iran and Saudi Arabia. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738763

Two killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia – officials

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738761