Prologue Journal – Page 38858 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russian tourist deported from Bali over nude photo on sacred tree

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Luiza Kosykh was sent back to Moscow just days after her arrest, in the latest incident involving indelicate acts by foreigners on the Indonesian resort island. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217384/russian-tourist-deported-bali-over-nude-photo-sacred-tree?utm_source=rss_feed

180 dead, almost 2K injured as Sudan conflict rages on

Fox News As explosions and gunfire thundered outside, Sudanese in the capital Khartoum and other cities huddled in their homes for a third day Monday, while the army and a powerful rival force battled in the streets for control of the country. More than 180 people have been killed and over 1,800 wounded since the…

Axel Springer C.E.O. Apologizes for Remarks

New York Times Texts by Mathias Döpfner, the chief executive of the German media giant, included a request urging favorable coverage of a political party. They were published by a rival publication. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/17/world/europe/axel-springer-ceo-apologizes-for-remarks.html

Indian companies ready to produce auto parts in Russia — official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. He added that preparations are already underway for a meeting with representatives of Indian companies in Russia and Belarus https://tass.com/economy/1605613

More than 180 people killed and 1,800 wounded in Sudan fighting — report

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The representative, Volker Perthes, said the UN is trying to convince the opposing sides to cease hostilities https://tass.com/world/1605611

Xi and Anwar’s commitment to build trust between civilisations portends a better future

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anwar’s Malaysia Madani and Asian renaissance vision chime with Xi’s Global Civilisation Initiative and proposed community with a shared future. In an deeply divided world facing emerging threats, the men’s shared commitment is significant.…

Pentagon says post-leak review to produce findings in 45 days

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739505

Is Alvin Bragg’s Case Against Trump Constitutional?

Wall Street Journal Biden—and all future presidents—should hope for a ruling that it falls foul of the Supremacy Clause. https://www.wsj.com/articles/is-braggs-case-against-trump-constitutional-supremacy-clause-indictment-federal-state-court-new-york-6adffbaa

If Western Civilization Dies, Put It Down as a Suicide

Wall Street Journal We are in the grip of an ideology that disowns our genius, denounces our success, disdains merit. https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-western-civilization-dies-put-it-down-as-a-suicide-goldman-sachs-pronouns-merit-ideology-23c3c6c8

Public Policy the ‘North Star’ in Shift to Clean Energy, Firms Say

Wall Street Journal Government policies will increasingly drive private capital flows into the clean-energy industry and influence how fast the economy shifts away from fossil fuels, according to panelists at a climate conference. https://www.wsj.com/articles/public-policy-the-north-star-in-shift-to-clean-energy-firms-say-dab8c774