Prologue Journal – Page 38569 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

As battle for Sudan continues, civilian deaths top 400

Washington Post Gunfire and heavy artillery fire has persisted in parts of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country’s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/29/sudan-refugees-khartoum-ceasefire-generals/db7afe7e-e688-11ed-9696-8e874fd710b8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

U.S. help to Taiwan over Chinese threat should be ‘fully global’: Bolton

Taipei, April 29 (CNA) The United States should engage with other democracies around the world to help Taiwan fend off threats from China, former U.S. national security adviser and outspoken China hawk John Bolton told a pro-Taiwan independence event in Taipei on Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304290009

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence advises residents of Crimea to stay away from military objects

Pravda Ukraine After a fire at an oil depot in Sevastopol, Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence recommends residents of occupied Crimea stay away from military facilities. Source: Andrii Yusov, representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Details: Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence clarified that the explosion at the Russian oil depot in occupied Sevastopol destroyed more than 10 tanks…

China’s ‘golden week’ travel numbers expected to surge past pre-Covid levels as country’s economic rebound gains pace

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The extended Labour Day holiday is expected to see around 240 million journeys being taken around the country. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3218868/chinas-golden-week-travel-numbers-expected-surge-past-pre-covid-levels-countrys-economic-rebound?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia strikes Ukrainian Kherson battlegroup’s command staff with precision weapons

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Russian assault teams keep destroying enemy troops in Artyomovsk, Defense Ministry Spokesman says https://tass.com/military-operation-in-ukraine/1611545

Hong Kong customs officers arrest suspects trying to smuggle 350 live lobsters and computer graphics cards into mainland China by car

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers seize more than 350 live lobsters and 70 graphics cards together worth HK$630,000. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3218869/hong-kong-customs-officers-arrest-suspects-trying-smuggle-350-live-lobsters-and-computer-display?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia vows firm response to Poland’s seizure of embassy school

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Moscow deems the Polish authorities’ intrusion as a violation of the 1961 Vienna convention, Russia’s Foreign Ministry says https://tass.com/russias-foreign-policy/1611527

Presidents of Czech Republic and Slovakia continue their visit after overnight stay in Kyiv

Pravda Ukraine The presidents of the Czech Republic and Slovakia have started the second day of their visit to Ukraine, planning to head to other oblasts of the country. Source: European Pravda Details: President of Slovakia Zuzana Čaputová has posted a photo of a view on Sophia Square in Kyiv, noting that she will continue…

The Fashion Power Plays of the ‘Succession’ Women

Wall Street Journal Gerri’s hat. Willa’s minis. Shiv’s dormant warm and fuzzy side, as told by her long-lost Fair Isle sweaters. What the style in HBO’s hit tells us about women angling for power. https://www.wsj.com/articles/succession-fashion-shiv-gerri-willa-naomi-c4d58bb5

Republicans Effectively Voted to Raise Taxes. They’re Fine With That.

Wall Street Journal House Republicans advanced a repeal of clean-energy tax credits without offsetting tax cuts—even though most have signed a no-tax-hike pledge. https://www.wsj.com/articles/republicans-effectively-voted-to-raise-taxes-theyre-fine-with-that-fb392995