Prologue Journal – Page 38592 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Poland plans to unite world to keep Russia, Belarus barred from 2024 Paris Olympics

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kamil Bortniczuk said that Poland was not currently considering the option of boycotting the 2024 Summer Olympics https://tass.com/sport/1610647

China’s Xi Seeks to Regain Initiative in Europe Through Ukraine

Wall Street Journal Dialogue with Ukrainian President Zelensky follows weeks of intense European diplomacy—and scrutiny of China’s position on Russia’s war. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-xi-seeks-to-regain-initiative-in-europe-through-ukraine-23f3618b

South China Sea: Philippines confronts Chinese coastguard over sea claims in tense face-off

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Beijing’s vessel came as close as 36-46 metres, said Filipino Captain Rodel Hernandez, who had to quickly reverse direction and shut off his engine to stop his ship. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3218634/south-china-sea-philippines-confronts-chinese-coastguard-over-sea-claims-tense-face?utm_source=rss_feed

Fauci: As COVID public health emergency ends, it’s time to ‘move forward’

Fox News Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that it is time to “move forward” from the COVID-19 pandemic, as long as coronavirus vaccines and treatments remain accessible. When asked about the impending end of the public health emergency, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director told “CNN This Morning” that while there…

Massive leap in raw meat and egg smuggling into Hong Kong sparks food poisoning warning

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Almost 190 cases involving illegal importation of foodstuffs – about two cases a day – logged in first three months of year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3218630/massive-leap-raw-meat-and-egg-smuggling-hong-kong-sparks-food-poisoning-warning?utm_source=rss_feed

What Is Healthy at 80? Biden’s 2024 Re-Election Bid Prompts a Question

Wall Street Journal A potential second term by America’s oldest president puts age and health in the spotlight. https://www.wsj.com/articles/joe-biden-age-president-health-f50e14b8

Mexico officials vow to search for more missing people after 8 bodies found at Cancun resort

Fox News Mexican officials have vowed to search for more missing people after eight bodies were recently discovered at a resort in Cancun, Mexico. In addressing the families of the missing people Tuesday, Oscar Montes de Oca, the head prosecutor for the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, where Cancun is located along the Caribbean coast,…

Capital Assets | A WSJ Investigation

Wall Street Journal See the entire collection here. https://www.wsj.com/articles/capital-assets-a-wsj-investigation-e8c6b43f

China’s special envoy for Ukraine to handle progress of peace talks — Chinese MFA

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning pointed out that “China will continue to play a constructive role in the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis” https://tass.com/world/1610641

‘Bittersweet’ ending: 44,000 DSE pupils take last ever liberal studies test under Hong Kong’s university entrance exams

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Questions about city’s plastic shopping bag charge and quality of life for elderly residents appear in final exam. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3218633/bittersweet-ending-44000-dse-pupils-take-last-ever-liberal-studies-test-under-hong-kongs-university?utm_source=rss_feed