Prologue Journal – Page 32835 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Georgia second most popular destination among Russian tourists — expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is reported that Georgia will not be able to nudge Turkey off of the top spot among popular foreign destinations because the latter country provides more offers to tourists of diverse levels and degrees of quality https://tass.com/economy/1621807

Gazprom shares down over 4% on Moscow Exchange

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Moreover, the Russian gas producer reported that its net profit attributable to shareholders under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) decreased by 41.4% to about 1.226 trillion rubles ($15.29 bln) by the end of 2022 against 2.093 bln rubles ($26.1 mln) in the previous…

NSB warns of threat posed by China’s overseas police stations

Taipei, May 23 (CNA) The National Security Bureau (NSB) has warned Taiwanese citizens to remain alert to the threat of covert surveillance by illegal Chinese overseas police stations. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202305230021

Biden Tries to Close Debt-Ceiling Deal Democrats Sought to Avoid

Wall Street Journal White House feared being forced into making deep concessions in negotiations with GOP. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-tries-to-close-debt-ceiling-deal-democrats-sought-to-avoid-51768bcc

Apple Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Supply Deal With Broadcom

Wall Street Journal Apple has entered a multiyear deal with the chip and network equipment maker for components that will be made in the U.S. https://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-strikes-multibillion-dollar-supply-deal-with-broadcom-58c0c7e7

Why Switzerland blocks weapons for Ukraine and “hides” Russian money?

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/23/7162219/

Investigation into police over schizophrenic man’s death closed

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743980

France ready to negotiate long-term security guarantees with Ukraine — Foreign Minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Following the meeting in Paris in March, the leaders of France and the UK discussed bilateral cooperation, energy security and combating illegal immigration, as well supporting Kiev in the ongoing conflict https://tass.com/world/1621797

Why Are People Pretending to Live in a Wes Anderson Movie?

Wall Street Journal The filmmaker, known for symmetrical composition and whimsical colors, has inspired social-media creators to document their own lives in his style. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wes-anderson-tiktok-trend-c7c3dcc8

Rolf Harris, disgraced entertainer convicted of sexually abusing young girls, dead at 93

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Australia-born Harris, an artist, presenter and musician, was one of Britain’s favourite entertainers for decades. He was jailed in 2014 for the sexual abuse of young girls between 1969 and 1986. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3221585/rolf-harris-disgraced-entertainer-convicted-sexually-abusing-young-girls-dead-93?utm_source=rss_feed