Prologue Journal – Page 35533 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

U.S. Sends Attack Submarine to Middle East

New York Times Officials said the move was meant as a deterrent against Iran and to maintain the stability of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/middleeast/us-submarine-middle-east-iran.html

‘Israel’s tech will continue to thrive’

Jerusalem Post Thirtieth GoforIsrael to take place on May 3 in Tel Aviv. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-738771

Abortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court

New York Times One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/abortion-pill-supreme-court.html

Syria’s dangerous game: Rocket fire on Israel is major escalation – analysis

Jerusalem Post Assad’s regime enables instability through the kinds of incidents like the rocket fire on Saturday night and Sunday morning. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738770

Turkey escalates against US-Kurdish alliance in Syria with drone strike

Jerusalem Post The Turkish drone strike in Iraq shows the lengths Ankara will go to strike Kurdish anti-ISIS fighters. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738769

How conservation efforts breathed new life into South Korea’s Suncheon Bay

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Various initiatives have helped bay become moneymaking eco belt, offering a respite from hectic city life and a home for endangered birds. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3216397/how-conservation-efforts-breathed-new-life-south-koreas-suncheon-bay?utm_source=rss_feed

PLG’s Pilots extend record losing streak as see-saw season continues

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) On Jan. 15, the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots were the toast of Taiwan’s P.LEAGUE+ (PLG), having catapulted to the top of the PLG standings with a league record 10th consecutive win. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304090008

Direct ATM withdrawals of NT$6,000 cash handouts to start Monday

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Eligible individuals who wish to collect a NT$6,000 (US$197) cash handout from Taiwan’s government without registering first will be able to do so from more than 26,000 designated ATMs around the nation beginning Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202304090007

Gaza, West Bank closures to continue throughout Passover, IDF confirms

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738767

Wasabi from Hong Kong? As Japan’s harvests decline, hi-tech indoor farm tries growing pungent root in city

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Dwindling supplies of Japanese horseradish spark search for new ways to produce prized sushi condiment. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216456/wasabi-hong-kong-japans-harvests-decline-hi-tech-indoor-farm-tries-growing-pungent-root-city?utm_source=rss_feed