Prologue Journal – Page 38548 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Britain marks coronation of King Charles in rainy London

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At 74, King Charles is the oldest person to ascend to the throne in British history. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3219651/britain-marks-coronation-king-charles-rainy-london?utm_source=rss_feed

Air defense downs Ukrainian ballistic missile over Crimea – republic’s head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the head of the region Sergey Aksyonov, there were no damages or injuries https://tass.com/emergencies/1614493

Russia’s deputy foreign minister confirms plans for high-level meeting on grain deal

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the deputy head of the Russian diplomatic department, Sergei Vershinin, if barriers to the export of agricultural products and fertilizers from the Russian Federation are removed, then “many countries of the world will benefit from this” https://tass.com/economy/1614491

Tractor driver in Kharkiv Oblast hits anti-tank mine

Pravda Ukraine A tractor driver has been injured as a result of hitting an anti-tank mine in Kharkiv Oblast. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine Quote: “On 6 May, a tractor came across an anti-tank mine in a field near the village of Zatyshshia, Kharkiv district. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/6/7400983/

Afghan foreign minister begins talks with China and Pakistan on rare visit abroad

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Amir Khan Mutaqi is barred by sanctions from leaving Afghanistan but was granted an exemption for a trip to Islamabad to meet his neighbouring counterpart. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3219650/afghan-foreign-minister-begins-talks-china-and-pakistan-rare-visit-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed

Seven-year-old in serious condition following scorpion sting in West Bank

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742249

Voices from the Arab press: A Black Cleopatra?

Jerusalem Post A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742089

Israel to permit financing of apartment purchases in installments

Jerusalem Post Yaakov Kwint, director general of the Israel Land Authority: “The trend of falling apartment prices will continue in the coming months.” https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/real-estate/article-742248

Moldova to join EU in limiting Ukrainian food imports

Pravda Ukraine On Saturday, 6 May, Moldova’s Minister of Agriculture Vladimir Bolea told his Ukrainian counterpart Mykola Solskyi that Chișinău will join the European Union’s initiative to limit the import of agricultural products from Ukraine. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/6/7400982/

Coronation Fashion: Queen Camilla, Princess Catherine and Clothes Full of Meaning

New York Times Why a dress is never just a dress at a major occasion of State. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/06/fashion/coronation-fashion-kate-middleton-jill-biden-katy-perry.html