Prologue Journal

Veteran actor Richard Ng, who rose to fame in 1970s Hong Kong comedies, dies at age 83

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ng made a name for himself on television show The Hui Brothers and later starred in The Pilferers’ Progress, directed by John Woo. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216566/veteran-actor-richard-ng-who-rose-fame-1970s-hong-kong-comedies-dies-age-83?utm_source=rss_feed

Restoration of 500-year-old Quran near completion: National library

Taipei, April 10 (CNA) The restoration of a 500-year-old handwritten Holy Quran, which was heavily damaged by time and elements, is likely to be completed by the end of April, according to the National Taiwan Library. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304100013

High Court rules to demolish home of Jerusalem bombing terrorist

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738859

DeSantis Pushes Toughest Immigration Crackdown in the Nation

New York Times The Florida governor is pushing an aggressive proposal to penalize those who aid undocumented immigrants and to track costs for providing them with health care. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/us/florida-desantis-immigration.html

Chinese tech companies are exploiting US green energy goals, former State Department officials warn

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Two former U.S. ambassadors are sounding the alarm on the increasing number of green energy projects nationwide being developed with the involvement of Chinese companies. Former U.S. Ambassadors Peter Hoekstra and Joseph Cella said Chinese companies, which are subject to strict Chinese laws, have made a concerted effort to take advantage of…

Where You Can Discover England’s Lost Jewish Past

New York Times Around eight centuries ago, Jews thrived in England, worshiping freely and living where they pleased. Then everything changed. You can uncover their stories, if you know where to look. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/travel/medieval-jewish-england.html

Truffle Hunting in Syria, Once a Beloved Pastime, Is Now a Danger

New York Times A cherished spring tradition has become a perilous gamble to earn a bit of desperately needed income during an economic crisis after 12 years of war. Dozens of foragers have been killed already this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/world/middleeast/syria-truffles-war.html