Prologue Journal – Page 32774 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ukrainian military resumes shelling attacks on Donetsk

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Ukraine’s previous attack on Donetsk took place at 9:50 p.m. (18:50 GMT) on Sunday https://tass.com/politics/1620885

Zaporozhye nuke plant switches to emergency power supply

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is specified that the radiation background on the nuclear plant’s premises, in the sanitary safety zone and the observation zone is normal https://tass.com/defense/1620883

Chinese researchers begin deep dives to study Ming-era shipwrecks found in South China Sea

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wrecks offer historic proof of Chinese voyagers’ role in the development of South China Sea, heritage officials say in announcing year-long study. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3221318/chinese-researchers-begin-deep-dives-study-ming-era-shipwrecks-found-south-china-sea?utm_source=rss_feed

Fire Guts Manila’s Historic Post Office Building

New York Times Built in 1926, the structure is one of the Philippine capital’s most recognizable landmarks. The cause of the fire was unclear on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/world/asia/manila-fire-post-office-philippines.html

Teachers Union declares strike for tenth grade classes for Tuesday

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743803

Ukraine’s Air Force downs 20 Russian attack drones and 4 cruise missiles overnight

Pravda Ukraine Russian occupation forces launched 16 missiles of various types and deployed 20 Shahed drones in an attack on military and civilian infrastructure facilities in the city of Dnipro on the night of 21-22 May. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/22/7403238/

Ukraine live briefing: Kyiv focuses attacks on Bakhmut’s outskirts; G-7 summit yields more aid

Washington Post Ukrainian forces on the outskirts of Bakhmut are hoping to encircle Russian troops in the eastern city, where Ukraine’s presence has dwindled. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/22/russia-ukraine-war-news-bakhmut/

Ryanair Swings to Profit as Revenue Beats Views

Wall Street Journal Ryanair reported a full-year revenue of €10.8 billion, and said it expects to deliver a modest on-year profit increase in fiscal 2024. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ryanair-swung-to-fy-2023-net-profit-as-revenue-beat-consensus-55aa0e8c

Taiwan shares close up 0.04%

Taipei, May 22 (CNA) Taiwan shares ended up 5.97 points, or 0.04 percent, at 16,180.89 Monday on turnover of NT$247.05 billion (US$8.06 billion). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305220007

UK House Prices Jump to Record High in May

Wall Street Journal The average house price in the U.K. rose 1.8% in May to reach a new record high, and appears to be a delayed response to the higher-than-expected levels of market activity since the start of the year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-house-prices-jump-to-record-high-in-may-outperforming-historical-averages-2527422e