Prologue Journal – Page 36245 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Israeli woman finds ancient figurine of Egyptian goddess on the beach

Jerusalem Post Amid stormy weather, a resident of Lod saw the figurine floating toward her on the waves. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746244

China’s top diplomat warns US against interfering in Beijing’s domestic affairs

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Qin Gang clarified official positions on China’s core concerns such as the Taiwan issue https://tass.com/politics/1631827

Yuan savings of Russian households to double in 2023 — VTB Bank

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. SPIEF, the showcase economic forum in Russia, is being held this year from June 14 to 17 https://tass.com/economy/1631825

Russian Emergencies Ministry reveals number of people rescued in Kakhovka HPP incident

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It was also pointed out that the water level in the Kakhovka reservoir continued to subside https://tass.com/society/1631823

Shell to Lift Dividend, Launch $5 Billion Buyback

Wall Street Journal The energy major said it would increase shareholder distributions while outlining plans for buybacks and a reduction in capital spending. https://www.wsj.com/articles/shell-to-lift-dividend-launch-5-billion-buyback-eadf10ed

Further Inversion of German Bund Curve Seen as Unlikely

Wall Street Journal The German Bund yield curve is unlikely to become more inverted from current levels, UniCredit Research said, and is only likely to happen if the ECB raises rates beyond 3.75%. https://www.wsj.com/articles/further-inversion-of-german-bund-curve-seen-as-unlikely-745c3d63

Gas supply by Gazprom for Europe through Ukraine totals 41.2 mcm via Sudzha

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The transit line through Ukraine remains the only route to supply Russian gas to western and central European countries https://tass.com/economy/1631819

Water play areas at 4 New Taipei parks to open on June 18

New Taipei, June 14 (CNA) The water play areas at four parks in New Taipei will open on June 18, giving children and their families an option for cool recreation as the summer heats up, the city government said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306140010

Casino Gets €1.1 Billion Approach From Teract Founders

Wall Street Journal Casino has received an offer for a capital injection of €200-€300 million from a group of businessmen, who said they intend to raise additional funds on behalf of the French grocer from other partners and interested existing creditors. https://www.wsj.com/articles/casino-gets-rival-1-19-billion-rescue-bid-from-teract-founders-6a2ac83b

Russia’s Medvedev: Moscow free to destroy enemies’ undersea relay cables

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746242