Prologue Journal – Page 35953 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Why US diplomats seeking peace with China should look to Benjamin Franklin’s example

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. We can’t know for sure how Franklin would counsel the likes of Janet Yellen and Antony Blinken, but a reasonable guess might be to become charitable and liberal in the cause of mutual good…

OceanGate suspends operations after Titanic tourist sub implosion

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-749146

Storm Shadow missile downed in Zaporozhye Region delivered in Moscow

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The missile was handed over to the Russian military-industrial complex for examination with coordination from Dmitry Rogozin, head of the ‘Tsar’s Wolves’ scientific and research center, and Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov https://tass.com/emergencies/1643599

Russian Embassy in Poland seeks access to detained Russian national

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian diplomatic mission has so far received no response https://tass.com/russias-foreign-policy/1643597

North Carolina Gov. Cooper vetoes GOP bills focused on LGBTQ, gender identity issues

Fox News Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a trio of Republican bills targeting the discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools and the availability of gender transition services for minors on Thursday. The Republican-held state legislature is likely to override Cooper’s veto, as it has done for similar pieces of legislation in recent months.…

Equatorial Guinea discussing joint projects with Russia — minister

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The interaction is underway now through the Russian embassy and Russian government officials in respect of projects, the official noted https://tass.com/economy/1643595

Are Israel’s police commanders to become political agents? – analysis

Jerusalem Post The relationship of law enforcement to politics was brought into question in last year with the passing of the “Police Law.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-749144

Iran announces plans to expand cultural cooperation with Russia

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Iranian minister of culture noted that for Iran, tourism is a great opportunity for cultural exchange since the country boasts cultural monuments, as well as historical, natural and geographical sightseeing attractions https://tass.com/world/1643591

Great Job Market Moves Closer to Good

Wall Street Journal Latest NFIB survey finds small firms seeing less need to raise wages. https://www.wsj.com/articles/great-job-market-moves-closer-to-good-bd1ff5b3

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seize commercial ship in Gulf – US Navy

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-749143