Prologue Journal – Page 36298 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Private-Equity Labor Market Returns to Earth as Deal Making Cools

Wall Street Journal Some firms have reduced staff, but overall hiring, while down from the recent boom, remains brisk. https://www.wsj.com/articles/private-equity-labor-market-returns-to-earth-as-deal-making-cools-48f97483

Wall Street’s China Dream Gets Frustrated—Again

Wall Street Journal China, long the promised land for Wall Street, is showing rather less promise than expected recently. https://www.wsj.com/articles/wall-streets-china-dream-gets-frustratedagain-5f56904f

Ben-Gvir seeks NIS 3 million from Israeli reporter in libel lawsuit

Jerusalem Post The report alleged that far-right activist Benzi Gopstein had been advising the national security minister on police matters. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746562

Russia fully complies with climate obligations, unlike other countries — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian leader noted that Russia had adopted a number of laws in this area, which forced businesses to comply with environmental regulations https://tass.com/society/1633397

Delegation from Africa used bomb shelter during Russian attack – Reuters

Pravda Ukraine A delegation of the leaders of African countries used the bomb shelter during the Russian attack on Kyiv Oblast on the afternoon of 16 June. Source: Reuters Details: Agency journalists heard explosions and saw a smoke trail from two missiles in the air. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/16/7407147/

Putin thanks UAE for help with humanitarian issues during the Ukrainian events

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The Russian leader stressed that those efforts “matter to specific people, and this is always the most important thing” https://tass.com/politics/1633393

Russia to be represented at decent level at COP28 — Putin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “You are involved in a noble endeavor and I hope that Russia will be represented at your event at a decent level,” the Russian leader said at a stand devoted to the climate summit in the UAE https://tass.com/society/1633391

Intel to Build Chip Factory in Poland

Wall Street Journal Intel set out plans to build a new semiconductor assembly and test facility in Poland for an investment of up to $4.6 billion, expanding in Europe in a move the company says will help meet growing demand in coming years. https://www.wsj.com/articles/intel-to-build-chip-factory-in-poland-for-up-to-4-6-billion-update-e1adf8cb

Hong Kong court refuses bail to man jailed for 7 years over 2019 Yuen Long attacks pending appeal

Hong Kong Free Press A Hong Kong court has refused to grant bail to a man who is seeking to appeal his conviction and seven-year jail term for rioting and wounding in connection with the Yuen Long mob attacks during the 2019 extradition bill protests and unrest. Court of Appeal in the High Court. File…

Missile Strikes Over Kyiv as African Leaders Visit

Moscow Times “Russian missiles are a message to Africa: Russia wants more war, not peace,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/16/missile-strikes-over-kyiv-as-african-leaders-visit-a81536