Prologue Journal – Page 38625 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ship with Russian fertilizers on board to arrive in Kenya in late May — WFP

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “A tri-partite agreement has been signed between WFP, the Russian private sector producer Uralchem-Uralkali, and the Kenya National Trading Corporation (a State entity) where WFP acts as service provider, providing transport and other logistics support,” the spokesperson noted https://tass.com/economy/1609397

Israel Remembrance Day: Rabbi Leo Dee on qualities that must be saved

Jerusalem Post The ceremony was opened by Rabbi Leo Dee, who has lost his wife Lucy and his two daughters Maia and Rina in a brutal shooting attack this past Passover. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-741255

West cannot cancel scientific progress in Russia, says Russian security official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “The West is not happy about this. Its ideologues prioritize the destruction of scientific progress in Russia, its discreditation and robbing it of its competitive personnel,” Nikolay Patrushev pointed out https://tass.com/science/1609395

‘What Housewife Isn’t on Ozempic?’ How a Weight-Loss Craze Is Shaping Reality TV

Wall Street Journal Stars and producers of Bravo’s hit franchise are amplifying a debate about whether new drugs that show promise for weight loss are being prescribed too liberally https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-housewife-isnt-on-ozempic-how-a-weight-loss-craze-is-shaping-reality-tv-afb21602

UBS Can Only Move So Fast on Credit Suisse

Wall Street Journal The bank’s quarterly results gave shareholders a timeline for its evaluation of Credit Suisse’s books, but not for the crucial question of capital returns. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ubs-can-only-move-so-fast-on-credit-suisse-436c7c20

China’s moon ambitions take shape with construction road map for research station

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Long-term, three-stage project aims to have the moon base fully operational by 2050, according to space agency. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3218340/chinas-moon-ambitions-take-shape-construction-road-map-research-station?utm_source=rss_feed

Shanghai woos semiconductor and AI projects with generous subsidies, lining up behind Beijing’s innovation drive

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New policy is aimed at enhancing ‘vitality of industrial development’ and improving ‘city’s core competitiveness’. https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3218324/shanghai-woos-semiconductor-and-ai-projects-generous-subsidies-lining-behind-beijings-innovation?utm_source=rss_feed

South Africa’s ruling party decides to withdraw from ICC — president

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. As the official spokesman for the South African president told TASS, to withdraw from the ICC, the parliament needs the corresponding decision of the National Assembly https://tass.com/world/1609393

TikTok, Twitter, Meta Face Countdown to Comply With West’s Toughest Content Law

Wall Street Journal The world’s most far-reaching digital-content law will oblige 19 social-media, search and e-commerce services to comply with strict new rules by late August. https://www.wsj.com/articles/tiktok-twitter-meta-face-countdown-to-comply-with-tough-content-law-3efc3048

Gunfire, Explosions Are Heard in Sudan’s Capital Despite Cease-Fire

Wall Street Journal Thousands fled Khartoum in the early hours of Tuesday during an apparent lull, but by late morning fighting appeared to have resumed. Both factions accused the other of breaking a three-day truce. https://www.wsj.com/articles/gunfire-explosions-are-heard-in-sudans-capital-despite-cease-fire-d79f957d