Prologue Journal – Page 35249 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Almost impossible to leave occupied territories without Russian passport – National Resistance Center

Pravda Ukraine The invaders forbid Ukrainians who have not received a passport of the Russian Federation to leave the occupied territories. Source: National Resistance Center (NRC) Quote: “A Ukrainian without a Russian passport is guaranteed an in-depth check or detention at every checkpoint of the occupiers. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/15/7397983/

Three changes Hong Kong must make to reap the rewards of the Asian century

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To seize the opportunities presented by its unique regional and global position, Hong Kong must improve its Asian literacy, think imaginatively about how it can reach out to developing countries and shed the inward-looking…

Climate Change: Hong Kong’s bourse proposes tougher climate and sustainability disclosures for listed firms to align with international standards

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. HKEX said the tougher disclosure rules will enable companies to get ready for climate-related reporting requirements based on the ISSB standard. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3217141/climate-change-hong-kongs-bourse-proposes-tougher-climate-and-sustainability-disclosures-listed?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong 47: ‘Anti-gov’t’ tendency emerged in unofficial primary election, democrat says

Hong Kong Free Press A former Hong Kong politician testifying against dozens of fellow democrats during the city’s largest national security case has said that an “anti-government” tendency emerged during the course of organising an unofficial primary election in 2020. Organisers of the primary elections at a press conference on June 9, 2020. Photo: Rachel…

Ron DeSantis speech to New Hampshire Republicans momentarily interrupted by protesters

Fox News MANCHESTER, N.H. – Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida’s address to the New Hampshire GOP’s annual fundraising dinner on Friday was momentarily interrupted a couple of minutes into his speech by a handful of female protesters. The demonstrators, who appeared to chant “Jews Against DeSantis” made their way all the way to the podium…

Mexico arrests 3 more officials in fire that killed migrants

Washington Post Mexican prosecutors say they have arrested three more officials of the country’s immigration agency for a fire at a detention center last month that killed 40 migrants https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/14/mexico-ciudad-juarez-fire-migrants-deaths/75510cea-db1d-11ed-aebd-3fd2ac4c460a_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Here’s What to Keep in Your Wallet Right Now

Wall Street Journal So do we still need wallets? We spoke to a range of financial advisers, executives and security experts for advice on the best approach. https://www.wsj.com/articles/heres-what-to-keep-in-your-wallet-right-now-3c1e1fac

Nine Israelis injured in S. Korea bus accident to be released from hospital – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739271

Orthodox believers start celebrating Easter with night-time worship services across Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will celebrate Easter Vigil Liturgy at at the Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow https://tass.com/russia/1604723

How a totem pole gifted as a symbol of unity came to represent crumbling Chinese-Canadian relations

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gifted by the Vancouver Port Corporation to its Guangzhou counterpart, a stoic totem pole still stands tall if a little weather-beaten, symbolic perhaps of the state of relations between China and Canada. https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/long-reads/article/3216890/how-totem-pole-gifted-symbol-unity-came-represent-crumbling-chinese-canadian-relations?utm_source=rss_feed