Prologue Journal – Page 36085 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Powell Says Interest-Rate Pause Is Likely Temporary

Wall Street Journal The Fed chairman said the central bank was likely to raise interest rates in coming months after officials held them steady last week study the effects of previous increases to combat inflation. https://www.wsj.com/articles/feds-powell-says-interest-rate-pause-is-expected-to-be-temporary-576d1f64

Fiji reverses Taiwan office name change decision due to Chinese pressure

Taipei, June 21 (CNA) Taiwan on Wednesday called it “regrettable” that Fiji had recently decided to reverse its previous decision to allow the Taiwanese representative office in the country to revert to its former name, which includes “Republic of China,” (ROC) because of Chinese pressure. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306210023

CarPay introduces secure second-hand vehicle sales and purchases in Israel

Jerusalem Post The company aims to prevent financial fraud and revolutionize the way people buy and sell cars. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/article-747087

Taiwan’s envoy to Thailand resigns less than a year after taking office

Bangkok, June 21 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has approved the resignation of Taiwan’s representative to Thailand Chuang Suo-hang (莊碩漢), the Presidential Office announced on late Wednesday, less than a year since he took up the post in Bangkok. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202306210022

Infection outbreaks near Kakhovka HPP to be prevented — biochemical protection force chief

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. On the morning of June 6, the Ukrainian military launched a missile attack on the Kakhovka HPP, which resulted in the destruction of gate sluice valves at the HPP’s dam, triggering an uncontrolled discharge of water https://tass.com/defense/1636021

Dozens injured as Israeli forces attack Syrians in occupied Golan Heights

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Dozens of people have been injured as Israeli forces attacked Syrians protesting against the Tel Aviv regime’s plan to seize their agricultural land in the occupied Golan Heights. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/21/705682/Dozens-injured-Israeli-forces-attack-Syrians-occupied-Golan-Heights

Russia creates affiliate of Black Sea Fleet in Mariupol

Pravda Ukraine The Azov Naval District is being created in Mariupol as part of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Source: press service of the National Resistance Center Details: According to the National Resistance Center, the completion of organisational measures and partial relocation of the Black Sea Fleet is scheduled for 1 July. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/21/7407865/

Putin says Russia’s new Sarmat nuclear missiles soon ready for deployment

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747083

Israel to build 1,000 new homes in Eli settlement after terror attack

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-747082

South Korea to Drop College Entry Exam’s ‘Killer Questions’

New York Times Government officials hope that eliminating the extremely complex test component will ease the financial burden brought on by students’ reliance on private academies. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/21/world/asia/south-korea-csat-questions.html