Prologue Journal – Page 35226 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

China to not reduce level of military cooperation with Russia no matter what — newspaper

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The article noted that exchanges between the defense ministries of the two countries were important for maintaining mutual security confidence, mutual political trust, as well as for normal relations https://tass.com/world/1605165

A Year After Uvalde, Two Children Are Still Trying to Recover

New York Times When a gunman opened fire in two classrooms in Uvalde, Texas, 19 children died. Two fourth graders wounded in the massacre are still trying to recover. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/uvalde-shooting-survivors.html

In Pakistan, Economic Crisis Mutes Ramadan Celebrations

New York Times Rampant inflation, damaged crops and the war in Ukraine have sent food prices soaring during the Muslim holy month of daytime fasting and nighttime feasting. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/asia/pakistan-economy-ramadan.html

The 2024 Presidential Campaign is Finally Kicking into Gear

New York Times Candidates are visiting early primary states, attending cattle calls and holding donor summits. The nascent campaign seems to be kicking into gear. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/us/politics/2024-presidential-campaign-trail.html

Judicial reform compromise talks renewed in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739417

PA President Abbas to visit Saudi Arabia alongside Hamas

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739416

8 terrorist attacks thwarted by security forces in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Post Two Jerusalem municipal workers arrested for desecrating Israeli flag and sharing video of act on social media. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739415

French Government Bonds Face Risk From Potential Rating Downgrades

Wall Street Journal The main outstanding negative risk for French government bonds in the short-term is the probable downgrades from at least two rating agencies, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings, that currently rate France at ‘AA’ but with negative outlooks, BofA said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/french-government-bonds-remain-top-option-for-liquidity-4ad0fa4

Faurecia Confirms Outlook as Sales Jump

Wall Street Journal Faurecia said first quarter sales rose to €6.6 billion, beating estimates, with growth in all its business units and regions, and backed its guidance for the year. https://www.wsj.com/articles/faurecia-1q-sales-rose-on-growth-in-all-units-backs-2023-guidance-d2e5c8d9

Ex-leader Merkel to be decorated with highest German honor

Washington Post Former Chancellor Angela Merkel is to be decorated with Germany’s highest possible honor in recognition of her near-record 16 years at the helm of the country https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/17/germany-former-chancellor-merkel-honored/cd195f52-dceb-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world