Prologue Journal – Page 38515 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Pakistani provinces request military support after arrest of Imran Khan

Washington Post Two regions requested military mobilization against Khan supporters, and several protesters were reported killed. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/10/imran-khan-arrest-protests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

North Korea pledges to further ‘develop’ relationship with China

Fox News North Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has promised to strengthen its ties with the People’s Republic of China. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met with Chinese Ambassador Wang Yajun in Pyongyang on Monday, according to state outlet Korean Central News Agency. “Choe Son Hui and Wang Yajun expressed their steadfast stand to…

Arms control issue remains relevant despite Russia’s denunciation of CFE Treaty — senator

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Konstantin Kosachev noted that Russia had suspended its participation in the CFE Treaty in 2007 “until NATO countries ratified the adapted agreement and started to faithfully comply with it” https://tass.com/defense/1615489

Air New Zealand to rent bunk beds to economy passengers for US$100 an hour

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The airline will be installing the beds on its ultra-long Auckland-New York and Auckland-Chicago routes in 2024, and the 4-hour sessions will probably cost between US$249 and US$373. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3220110/air-new-zealand-rent-bunk-beds-economy-passengers-us100-hour?utm_source=rss_feed

US reaction to Ukrainian spy chief’s remark soft-pedals its monstrousness — Kremlin

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Dmitry Peskov also said earlier that Budanov’s remarks were monstrous, noting that Russia resolutely condemned such statements https://tass.com/politics/1615487

Taiwan’s quarterly average real regular wages fall most in 7 years

Taipei, May 10 (CNA) The average real regular monthly wage and earnings in Taiwan in the first quarter of the year both saw the steepest drop in seven years due to high inflation and an economic slowdown, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) said Wednesday. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305100019

Biden family received millions from foreign nationals, tried to conceal source of funds: House Oversight

Fox News The House Oversight and Accountability Committee says the Biden family and its business associates created more than 20 companies and received more than $10 million from foreign nationals while Joe Biden served as vice president, and that some of these payments could indicate attempts by the Biden family to “peddle influence.” Committee Chairman…

Tech war: China chip imports shrink as trade ties with Japan, South Korea and Taiwan weaken in the face of US restrictions

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China imported 146.8 billion integrated circuits (IC) between January and April, down 21.1 per cent from the same period last year as trade with regional neighbours weakened. https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3220085/tech-war-china-chip-imports-shrink-trade-ties-japan-south-korea-and-taiwan-weaken-face-us?utm_source=rss_feed

Call for US to lift sanctions on Hong Kong leader John Lee ahead of Apec summit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Chinese expert says ‘concrete actions’ are needed to improve ties between Beijing and Washington. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3220067/call-us-lift-sanctions-hong-kong-leader-john-lee-ahead-apec-summit?utm_source=rss_feed

We’re Adding New Songs to Our California Soundtrack

New York Times The ever-evolving playlist includes about 20 new tracks recommended by readers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/10/us/california-songs-soundtrack.html