Prologue Journal – Page 38880 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Italian tourist Alessandro Parini is Tel Aviv terror attack victim

Jerusalem Post Parini enjoyed traveling and was in Israel for Easter with friends. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738713

National anthem blunder: Hong Kong’s sports minister vows to continue funding for ice hockey athletes even if budgets slashed

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung makes assurance amid deepening row over national anthem blunder. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3216396/national-anthem-blunder-hong-kongs-sports-minister-vows-continue-funding-ice-hockey-athletes-even-if?utm_source=rss_feed

US sends nuclear-powered, guided-missile submarine to Middle East

Jerusalem Post The USS Florida entered the region on Thursday and began transiting the Suez Canal, Commander Timothy Hawkins said in a statement. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738712

Malaysian PM Anwar part of panel to decide Najib’s fate as Umno seeks royal pardon

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also said there is no issue of conflict of interest with him being part of the Pardons Board. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3216393/malaysian-pm-anwar-part-panel-decide-najibs-fate-umno-seeks-royal-pardon?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese seaside tourists brush off military drills over Taiwan

Hong Kong Free Press By Matthew Walsh Chinese tourists on an island near Taiwan sunned themselves and snapped seaside selfies on Saturday, unaware — or at least unbothered — by Beijing’s launch of major military drills in the strait beyond. A military helicopter flies past tourists at a viewing point over the Taiwan Strait on…

PLA starts 3 days of military drills around Taiwan Saturday

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched three days of military exercises around Taiwan on Saturday, one day after President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) returned from a 10-day overseas trip that included a meeting with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304080005

Facing critical ammunition shortage, Ukrainian troops ration shells

Washington Post As the United States and other backers scramble to manufacture or buy more shells for Ukraine, Kyiv’s forces are choosing targets carefully. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/ukraine-ammunition-shortage-shells-ration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Saturday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304080004

U.A.E. Denies Extradition for Gupta Brothers, Accused of Corruption in South Africa

New York Times The businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta were implicated in the looting of state funds under President Jacob Zuma. They fled to the United Arab Emirates about five years ago. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/africa/south-africa-gupta-brothers-corruption-uae-dubai.html

Baptist Minister in Myanmar Gets 6 Years in Prison for Opposing Junta

New York Times The minister met with President Donald J. Trump in 2019 to highlight the abuses of Myanmar’s military, which later seized power in a coup. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/asia/baptist-minister-myanmar-prison-coup.html