Prologue Journal – Page 38595 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

China’s ‘outdoor barbecue capital’ Zibo joins cities capping hotel room rates ahead of May Day holiday

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Zibo in Shandong province has become the latest mainland Chinese city to put a cap on hotel room rates ahead of the upcoming holiday, also referred to as ‘golden week’, limiting the increase to…

Hong Kong courts ‘could adopt remote hearings next year’ for criminal proceedings, but trials to remain in-person

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Proposed legislation to be introduced to Legislative Council by fourth quarter of this year, with judiciary aiming to implement approved version after six months. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3218507/hong-kong-courts-could-adopt-remote-hearings-next-year-criminal-proceedings-trials-remain-person?utm_source=rss_feed

Power outage in village in Bryansk Oblast, Russian authorities claim shelling

Pravda Ukraine The electricity disappeared in the village of Klimovo, Bryansk Oblast, Russia, on the night of 26-27 April; the local authorities said it was a shelling and blamed the Ukrainian troops. Source: Aleksandr Bogomaz, the governor of Bryansk Oblast Quote: “Ukrainian nationalists fired on the territory of the village of Klimovo. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/27/7399605/

US prosecutors ask judge to detain document leak suspect without bond

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-741360

Efforts to Restrict Transgender Health Care Face Pushback in Three States

New York Times As Republicans move to limit gender-transitioning treatments, a sustained veto in Kansas, a judge’s order in Missouri and federal intervention in Tennessee have emerged as barriers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/us/transgender-policies-missouri-kansas.html

Russia withdraws submarines from Black Sea to resupply them

Pravda Ukraine Russia’s flotilla in the Black Sea consists of 14 vessels, but the number of missile carriers has been reduced. Source: Operational Command Pivden (South) Quote: “The enemy flotilla in the Black Sea is represented by 14 units, but the number of missile carriers has been reduced. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/27/7399604/

Four people murdered during night after Independence celebrations

Jerusalem Post Three men and one woman were murdered in separate violent incidents throughout the country during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-741359

Meta posts 3% rise in Q1 earnings above experts’ expectations — financial report

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The company’s revenue amounted to $28.6 bln in the reporting period https://tass.com/economy/1610297

Blackmores Recommends Takeover Proposal by Kirin

Wall Street Journal Blackmores agreed to a takeover proposal by Kirin Holdings that values the Australian vitamin and supplement maker at about A$1.84 billion. https://www.wsj.com/articles/blackmores-recommends-a-1-84-bln-takeover-proposal-by-kirin-a4c407d2

India’s tech hub of Karnataka is BJP’s to lose, but scandals may tip it in Congress’ favour

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Retaining Karnataka in local elections would give BJP leader Modi a foothold in southern India, as he gears up to seek a third term as PM next year. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3218396/indias-tech-hub-karnataka-bjps-lose-scandals-may-tip-it-congress-favour?utm_source=rss_feed