Prologue Journal – Page 35933 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

NATO members discuss dropping membership action plan for Ukraine — secretary general

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The most urgent task now is to ensure that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign and independent nation in Europe because, unless Ukraine prevails, there’s no membership that should be discussed at all,” Jens Stoltenberg added https://tass.com/world/1644869

Is China’s Fujian aircraft carrier counting down to a catapult take-off test?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The cover has come off one of the launch systems, a sign that lift-off for its jets could be soon, observer says. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3227218/chinas-fujian-aircraft-carrier-counting-down-catapult-take-test?utm_source=rss_feed

Hong Kong’s mothballed monorail catches attention of second mainland Chinese company, months after scheme revival floated to city leader

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zhong Tang Sky Railway Group expresses interest in shelved railway plan for Kowloon East and offers up its suspension monorail system, after lawmakers in April proposed using rail system created by BYD Auto. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3227224/hong-kongs-mothballed-monorail-catches-attention-second-mainland-chinese-company-months-after-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed

North Korea warns it may shoot down US Air Force planes intruding into its airspace

Fox News North Korea is warning Monday that it may start shooting down U.S. Air Force spy planes after accusing an American military aircraft of “illegally” intruding into its airspace “several times.” The threat published in North Korean state media was attributed to a spokesman for the country’s Ministry of National Defense and comes after…

Employment Trends Index Signals Slow Pace for Job Growth

Wall Street Journal The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index fell to 114.31 in June, down from a downwardly revised 115.53 in May, signaling slower job growth in the coming months. https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-conference-boards-employment-trends-index-signals-slow-pace-for-job-growth-5a4940ab

EU Approves Data-Transfer Deal With U.S.

Wall Street Journal The issue has proved a concern for some of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Meta Platforms and Google. https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-approves-data-transfer-deal-with-u-s-averting-potential-halt-in-flows-7a149c9

Jan-May real regular wages rise, but earnings see 1st fall in 7 years

Taipei, July 10 (CNA) Real regular wages in Taiwan were flat in the first five months of 2023 compared to a year earlier, but real earnings fell for the first time in seven years, according to the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS). https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202307100025

Samsung flips the script with new generation of foldable devices

Jerusalem Post During Unpacked, Samsung is expected to reveal the fifth generation of its foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-749505

Interest in Russian economy growing despite sanctions — PM

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Mikhail Mishustin stated that industrial production in Russia was growing at the same time contrary to sanctions, gaining momentum https://tass.com/economy/1644867

Trucker Yellow Wins Reprieve from Lenders, Including U.S. Government

Wall Street Journal Agreements give troubled carrier more time to negotiate with International Brotherhood of Teamsters and streamline operations. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucker-yellow-wins-reprieve-from-lenders-including-u-s-government-8f8553b8