Prologue Journal – Page 35941 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

BRICS Summit To Be ‘Physical’ Despite Putin Warrant — South Africa

Moscow Times As a member of the ICC, South Africa would be expected to arrest Vladimir Putin if he sets foot in the country. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/07/09/brics-summit-to-be-physical-despite-putin-warrant-south-africa-a81781

If Guns Don’t Kill People. . .

Wall Street Journal Then we had better screen the people buying them. https://www.wsj.com/articles/guns-kill-people-control-safety-compromise-mental-health-e2fb8b31

Iran’s rainfed fig orchards designated as global agricultural heritage

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A UN agency has formally designated a unique rainfed fig-growing region in Iran as a GIAHS site, along with two other sites in Asia. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/09/706741/Iran-rain-fed-fig-growng-region-FAO-designate-GIAHS-site

Iran will never abandon pursuit of terrorists: Interior minister

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s interior minister says the intelligence and security apparatus won’t abandon pursuing terrorist groups even beyond the borders. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/09/706744/Iran-Zahedan

Stock Funds Rally to 12.4% Gain for 2023 So Far

Wall Street Journal Quarterly Monitor: Funds notched a 6.3% advance for the second quarter in a top-heavy market. https://www.wsj.com/articles/stock-funds-rally-12-4-gain-2023-cbe84472

High Court rejects petition to draft haredim

Jerusalem Post As the haredi draft law expires, controversy over military conscription intensifies, with arguments of discrimination and a cabinet plan for a new draft bill. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-749384

Scientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel

Jerusalem Post Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749371

Kremlin’s Wagner Shake-Up Rattles Nerves in Africa, Middle East

Wall Street Journal The paramilitary group’s associates in the Central African Republic, where locals fear that rebels will take advantage of Wagner fighters’ departure, say a Russian presence will remain. https://www.wsj.com/articles/kremlins-wagner-shake-up-rattles-nerves-in-africa-middle-east-8c917a97

Zelenskyy is still deciding whether to go to NATO summit, no clarity about main thing – Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister

Pravda Ukraine Currently, there is no final decision on the participation of President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vilnius NATO summit on 11-12 July. Source: Olha Stefanishyn, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration in an interview with European Pravda. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/07/9/7410554/

Hong Kong’s Catholic Bishop Stephen Chow appointed to College of Cardinals by Pope Francis

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Catholic Bishop Stephen Chow among 21 new cardinals announced by Pope Francis on Sunday. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3227091/hong-kongs-catholic-bishop-stephen-chow-appointed-college-cardinals-pope-francis?utm_source=rss_feed