Prologue Journal – Page 36 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Radio Abraham opens online

Jerusalem Post New Internet media platform for advancing peace and prosperity in the spirit of the Abraham Accords. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/abraham-accords/article-843543

Apple announces $500 billion investment in U.S. over next four years

Washington Post The tech giant says it plans to create 20,000 jobs, build a manufacturing hub in Texas, and accelerate investments in AI and other technology. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/02/24/apple-announces-500-billion-investment-us-over-next-four-years/

President Lai meets with 228 Incident overseas survivors group

Taipei, Feb. 24 (CNA) President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) said his government would continue to firmly unite Taiwan and protect its people on Monday, during a meeting with the Overseas 228 Survivors Homecoming Group in Taipei. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202502240020

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86

New York Times He headed U.S. embassies around the world and relished the role, bringing a gregarious style to promoting American interests. But he clashed with the Obama White House. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/24/us/politics/frank-g-wisner-ii-dead.html

Frank G. Wisner, Diplomat With Impact on Foreign Policy, Dies at 86

Xi tells Putin that Russia, China are ‘true friends’ — Xinhua

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Xi Jinping made it clear during a telephone conversation with Russia’s Putin, that the Chinese cooperation with Russia is not aimed against any third party https://tass.com/politics/1918199

Hong Kong needs ‘more aggressive’ recycling targets for drinks cartons

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lawmakers urge government to set more ambitious targets under proposed scheme requiring drink suppliers to help with recycling containers. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3299953/hong-kong-needs-more-aggressive-recycling-targets-drinks-cartons?utm_source=rss_feed

Sharansky: I was shocked to hear Trump say Zelensky started the war

Jerusalem Post Sharansky wrote that he could only imagine what the political prisoners and dissidents in Russian jails are feeling today. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-843541

Starmer confirms UK’s readiness to support peace in Ukraine with troops on the ground

Pravda Ukraine UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed on 24 February that he is ready to contribute to peace in Ukraine by deploying British troops on its territory. Source: Starmer at a plenary session of the Support Ukraine forum in Kyiv on Monday, as reported by European Pravda Details: Starmer stressed that Ukraine must have…

Fidan says talks with Lavrov productive

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is emphasized that “in line with the objectives outlined by the presidents, both countries are committed to further strengthening cooperation on bilateral and international matters” https://tass.com/politics/1918195