Prologue Journal – Page 36116 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ukraine clamps down on corruption as Western supporters cast watchful eye

Washington Post In Kyiv, Ukrainian officials are working to root out graft, reassure financial backers and secure the country’s path to membership in the European Union. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/19/ukraine-corruption-judge-war-bribes/

13 Palestinians injured in IDF clashes in Jenin – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746765

Dollar down to 84.01 rubles as trading on Moscow Exchange opens

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The euro rate rose by 1.75 kopecks to 91.67 rubles https://tass.com/economy/1634681

Your Monday Briefing

New York Times Shifts in global economic policy. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/briefing/world-economy-dam-ukraine.html

Air defence shot down 4 occupiers’ UAVs over Dnipropetrovsk Oblast overnight

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian Air Defence Forces have destroyed 4 Russian drones which attacked Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the night of 18-19 June. Source: Head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast Military Administration Serhii Lysak on Telegram Quote: “Our defenders of the sky have overnight repelled an attack by enemy UAVs on Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/19/7407429/

Hong Kong McDonald’s worker arrested after allegedly wounding manager with knife

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong McDonald’s employee has been arrested after he allegedly attacked his manager with a knife, leaving the victim with multiple head and neck injuries. The McDonald’s branch on Hill Road, Sai Wan. Photo: Google Street View. Police apprehended a 28-year-old man on Sunday on suspicion of wounding his 38-year-old…

Australia charges Mexican cartel-linked group with smuggling meth into Hong Kong, elsewhere

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The three men were arrested as part of an international investigation that began last year after shipments of drugs hidden in plastic pallets and electrical transformers were seized in Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Sydney…

Russian media says Valuyki in Belgorod Oblast under heavy fire

Pravda Ukraine The city of Valuyki, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, is under intense fire. Source: Russian Telegram channel Baza Quote: “The city of Valuyki, Belgorod Oblast, is under heavy fire.” Details: Baza reported that city residents are hiding from attacks in basements. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/19/7407428/

New Zealand House Prices Have Crashed, Wiping Out Billions in Wealth

New York Times In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/business/new-zealand-housing-prices.html

Why all students can use their talents to achieve success – with the right kind of support from teachers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Private school, which says holistic approach to education can help maximise children’s potential, encourages youngsters to develop global mindset and embrace their potential through extracurricular activities. https://www.scmp.com/presented/news/hong-kong/education/topics/edtalk-invictus-school/article/3223923/why-all-students-can-use-their-talents-achieve-success-right-kind-support-teachers?utm_source=rss_feed