Prologue Journal – Page 36124 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Drunk Russian soldiers in Melitopol shoot at FSB officers

Pravda Ukraine Ivan Fedorov, Mayor of Russian-occupied Melitopol, has reported on the shooting between the Russian military and the occupation police in the city. Source: Fedorov on Telegram Quote from Fedorov: “On the night of 15-16 June, drunken soldiers who moved into one of the flats of a high-rise building in the neighbourhood opened fire…

At least 150,000 BTS fans pack Seoul park to celebrate K-Pop sensation’s 10-year anniversary

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. About 150,000 of the K-Pop boy band’s loyal fanbase, known as ‘ARMY’, wandered among exhibits and danced under trees at Han River Park on Saturday as hit songs played in the background. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3224457/bts-fans-pack-seoul-park-celebrate-10-year-anniversary?utm_source=rss_feed

2 ministries censured over international student exploitation

Taipei, June 17 (CNA) The Control Yuan has censured the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Labor over the trafficking of international students into low-paying factory jobs by several Taiwanese universities. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306170011

Saudi foreign minister on first Iran visit after rapprochement

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Prince Faisal bin Farhan is in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/06/17/705432/Iran-Saudi-Arabia-Farhan-Amir-Abdollahian-Tehran-visit-arrival

Microsoft Looks to the Stars While Doing Activision Duty

Wall Street Journal Microsoft, with its Activision Blizzard deal still uncertain, is advancing its cloud-centric subscription-based business model with a slate of coming Xbox videogames including “Starfield.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/microsoft-looks-to-the-stars-while-doing-activision-duty-e9df96c1

Left AirPod Seeking Right AirPod: People Pair Up When One Earbud Goes Missing

Wall Street Journal Instead of buying pricey new ones, hopeful neighbors reach out for free options. https://www.wsj.com/articles/left-airpod-seeking-right-airpod-people-pair-up-when-one-earbud-goes-missing-608f2b95

Where Is Abortion Legal in the U.S.? A State-by-State Guide to Abortion Access

Wall Street Journal Abortion access in the U.S. has changed considerably since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Track where abortion is now legal, banned or under threat. https://www.wsj.com/articles/abortion-state-guide-laws-bf5072da

National Library of Israel ventures into a new realm of Jewish creativity

Jerusalem Post RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: Israel’s National Library debuts the largest collection of Kabbalah ‘trees,’ expected to form the cornerstone of one of the most important collections of Judaica. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-746504

How overworked are Hongkongers? More than half of employees log minimum of 45 hours a week, some longer than 70 hours: union survey

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions says 7.3 per cent of respondents work more than 70 hours a week, well above International Labour Organization recommendation. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3224456/how-overworked-are-hongkongers-more-half-employees-log-minimum-45-hour-weeks-some-longer-70-hours?utm_source=rss_feed

What do you need to know about buying shares in Israeli companies?

Jerusalem Post YOUR TAXES: Buy assets not shares in an exit (although this may increase the Israeli sellers’ tax bill) https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-746514