Prologue Journal – Page 35992 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Palestinian resistance lauds ‘heroic’ retaliatory attack in Tel Aviv

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A Palestinian youth has been fatally shot in a car-ramming and stabbing attack in central Tel Aviv. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/07/04/706444/Palestinian-youth-stabbing-attack-Tel-Aviv-heroic-operation-Abdel-Wahhab-Khalaila

Euroleague Basketball rules to extend ban on Russian clubs for 2023/24 season

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On March 22, 2022, the Executive Board of Euroleague Basketball ruled to bar all Russian professional basketball clubs from the 2021/2022 season and to annul all of their previous results https://tass.com/sports/1642501

Hong Kong to carry out more research on Japan’s plan to discharge radioactive waste water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea, despite UN watchdog’s go-ahead for plan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. More risk assessments to be carried out on Fukushima radioactive water discharge plan and Japan to be asked for details of discharge process https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3226567/hong-kong-carry-out-more-research-japans-plan-discharge-radioactive-waste-water-fukushima-nuclear?utm_source=rss_feed

New desalination plant to start operating six months ahead of time

Jerusalem Post Mekorot marked the completion of all the necessary work to connect the new facility in Sorek to the country’s water system in a ceremony earlier today. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/energy-and-infrastructure/article-748844

An $8.5 Million Long Island Home With a View That ‘Stops People in Their Tracks’

Wall Street Journal The John Stedman-designed house in Cove Neck has breathtaking vistas and has had some famous neighbors, like Grammy-winning singer Billy Joel. https://www.wsj.com/articles/an-8-5-million-long-island-home-with-a-view-that-stops-people-in-their-tracks-a2b1d41c

Russia strikes Pervomaiske with Iskander missile, injuring more than 40 – Prosecutor’s Office

Pravda Ukraine The number of people injured in the recent missile attack on the settlement of Pervomaiske, Kharkiv Oblast, has risen to 43. Source: press office of the State Emergency Service; press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office of Ukraine on Telegram; Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote from…

Ukraine offensive makes limited gains near Bakhmut, says military

Jerusalem Post A post on the Wagner affiliated Telegram channel Grey Zone described the Bakhmut sector as “deteriorating” though enemy attacks were being repelled. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-748843

Fifth Person Found Dead in Southwest Philadelphia Shooting, Police Say

New York Times The victim was found in his home with multiple gun shots. Two children were also injured. A suspect is in custody. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/04/us/five-people-dead-philaldelphia-shooting.html

Hong Kong to hit pre-Covid passenger numbers by end of next year, global airline body predicts just weeks after putting date at 2027

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. International Air Transport Association (IATA) further revises forecast, pointing to government’s efforts to ease labour crunch in sector, according to spokesman. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3226566/hong-kong-hit-pre-covid-passenger-numbers-end-next-year-global-airline-body-predicts-just-weeks?utm_source=rss_feed

No grounds in place to renew grain deal after July 17 — Russian Foreign Ministry

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On June 30, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he did not see any justification for extending the agreements https://tass.com/politics/1642497