Prologue Journal – Page 38702 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Rio Tinto, Glencore and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-d3dabc88

NATO to discuss Ukraine’s membership at summit in Vilnius – Stoltenberg

Pravda Ukraine Jens Stoltenberg, NATO Secretary General, stated that the NATO member states plan to discuss the membership of Ukraine and its security guarantees at the summit in Vilnius in July. Source: Stoltenberg during the press conference with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in Kyiv, as reported by European Pravda “President Zelenskyy raised the question…

Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal Prudential Financial, Synchrony Financial and more featured in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services. https://www.wsj.com/articles/financial-services-roundup-market-talk-17dc5c7d

Sudan’s RSF chief denies speculation that PMC Wagner is involved in conflict

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Commander of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo referred to such concerns as a “phobia” https://tass.com/world/1607131

Iran’s Navy forces US submarine to surface as it approaches Strait of Hormuz

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Iran’s Navy says its Fateh submarine has forced the nuclear-powered US submarine, Florida, to surface as it approached the Strait of Hormuz. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/20/701910/Iran-Navy-warns-intruding-US-submarine-Strait-Hormuz

Hong Kong lawmakers approve controversial motion to bring in mainland Chinese workers to ease labour crunch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Proposal passes with overwhelming 65 to nine vote, with only unionist legislators opposing it. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217764/hong-kong-lawmakers-approve-controversial-motion-bring-mainland-chinese-workers-ease-labour-crunch?utm_source=rss_feed

Switzerland imposed sanctions on Wagner Group

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/20/7160213/

Most Major Insurers to Continue Preventative Care Services

Wall Street Journal Insurer trade groups said the services will be preserved while litigation over the no-cost coverage requirement is ongoing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/most-major-insurers-to-continue-preventive-care-services-a205675c

The Pesto You’ll Use on Everything and More Kitchen Tips for Doing a Lot With a Little

Wall Street Journal Charlotte Mendelson, the novelist, enthusiastic gardener and ‘old-school frugal’ cook, invites us into her small but highly productive London kitchen. Her ramp pesto recipe will be your go-to forever. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-pesto-youll-use-on-everything-and-more-kitchen-tips-for-doing-a-lot-with-a-little-61561016

Poland negotiates maintenance of Ukrainian Leopard tanks

Pravda Ukraine Leopard tanks sent to Ukraine will be maintained within the Polish military-industrial complex. Source: This was reported by Tomasz Lejman, correspondent of Polsat News and Interia, writes European Pravda According to Lejman, the negotiations in regards to this are still underway. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/20/7398714/