Prologue Journal – Page 38672 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Over 100 human rights groups warn UN over antisemitism definition

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Over 100 rights groups call on the UN not to adopt wording they say “opens the door” to labeling antisemitic legitimate criticism of Israel. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/22/702004/human-rights-organizations-United-Nations-antisemitism-Palestinian-rights

Chinese developers shell out US$7.5 billion for 19 lots on offer in Shanghai’s first land auction in 2023, pointing to property market’s recovery

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The four-day land sale, which ended on Friday, saw more than 50 property developers engaged in intense bidding that resulted in 15 plots selling higher than their floor price. https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3217981/chinese-developers-shell-out-us75-billion-19-lots-offer-shanghais-first-land-auction-2023-pointing?utm_source=rss_feed

Wreck of Japanese Ship That Sank Carrying Australian POWs is Found

New York Times When the Montevideo Maru sank in the South China Sea during World War II, it was carrying hundreds of prisoners, most of them Australian. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/22/world/australia/ww2-pows-shipwreck-japan-australia.html

Independence Day: On Israel’s 75th year

Jerusalem Post I can say that Israel at 75 is in a better position than any of us dared to imagine for Israel at 100. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739822

Schismatics break locks, enter UOC church in Kiev region

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Tensions over the UOC, which the Ukrainian authorities are trying to shut out, are heating up every day https://tass.com/world/1608091

Why salt-preserved vegetables may not be so good for you

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. A major international study has found a link between the food and death from digestive tract cancer and stroke. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3217970/why-salt-preserved-vegetables-may-not-be-so-good-you?utm_source=rss_feed

Israel Independence Day: A Jewish spring

Jerusalem Post Taking the long view of Jewish history can help us navigate our current crisis and restore some of the luster of Jewish independence. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739823

Hong Kong must spend more wisely on healthcare, starting with how we pay public doctors

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. It’s time to review no-questions-asked pay rises and bonuses, and no-strings-attached overseas training sponsorships and incentives. Funding should be based on value-driven outcomes supported by data, with salaries subject to performance, and bonuses and…

Two people killed, 10 hurt in Madrid restaurant blaze

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739949

Air defense forces work in skies over Crimea, says governor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. There are no casualties or damage https://tass.com/emergencies/1608089