Prologue Journal – Page 38707 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Hong Kong astronomy fans gather in Tsim Sha Tsui to see once-in-decade ‘hybrid eclipse’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong Space Museum broadcasts live footage of astronomical event so local stargazers can better glimpse in spite of city’s poor visuals on the ground. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3217699/hong-kong-astronomy-fans-gather-tsim-sha-tsui-see-once-decade-hybrid-eclipse?utm_source=rss_feed

NATO summit needs concrete steps for Ukraine’s membership – Estonian Foreign Minister

Pravda Ukraine Margus Tsahkna, the new Estonian Foreign Minister, has stated the need to determine a clear path for Ukraine’s membership at the NATO summit. Source: Quote during an official visit to Lithuania, as reported by European Pravda, referring to Estonian public broadcasting outlet ERR. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/20/7398652/

No new anthrax cases detected in Russia — top sanitary doctor

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “There haven’t been any risks of mass infection in the Russian Federation, we are controlling all the known hotspots,” Anna Popova stressed https://tass.com/society/1606949

Former UN inspector confident Russia will not use nukes in Ukraine

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Scott Ritter noted that Russia was capable of solving all tasks with conventional weapons https://tass.com/politics/1606951

IDF Chief of Staff: The ‘People’s Army’ model is the only one that can succeed

Jerusalem Post Halevi touched on the controversial IDF conscription model that was reported to be in the works in his speech at the “Walking the Paths of the IDF” event. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739739

Rentokil Backs Guidance After Strong Start to Year

Wall Street Journal Rentokil Initial reiterated its full year expectations after first quarter revenue rose to £1.2 billion, supported by M&A and resilient demand and pricing which offset inflationary pressures. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rentokil-backs-2023-views-after-1q-revenue-increased-on-m-a-demand-and-pricing-d28cc75

Romania will not close transit of Ukrainian grain. 80% of exports by land go through this route – Minister of Agrarian Policy

Pravda Ukraine Romania will not block the transit of Ukrainian agricultural products to Romanian ports. Source: Mykola Solskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, after a meeting with Petre Daea, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Romania. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/20/7398646/

Putin’s trip shows change in organisation of Russian troops in Ukraine – UK Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the occupied territories of Ukraine has shown that the initial organisation structure of Russian forces in Ukraine has changed, probably due to heavy losses. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/20/7398645/

Malaysian cat owner decks up pets in Eid costumes as rising fashion trend charms netizens

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mahizan Kasim is among a growing number of cat owners who enjoys dressing up feline companions in traditional wear for the festive season. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217694/malaysian-cat-owner-decks-pets-eid-costumes-rising-fashion-trend-charms-netizens?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese developer Yuexiu seeks to raise about US$1 billion via rights issue to expand in Greater Bay Area, key cities

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Yuexiu Property is raising capital by way of a rights issue to expand in the Greater Bay Area and China’s eastern cities, according to an exchange filing on Thursday in Hong Kong. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3217691/chinese-developer-yuexiu-seeks-raise-about-us1-billion-rights-issue-expand-greater-bay-area-key?utm_source=rss_feed