Prologue Journal – Page 38882 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

What it’s like doing business in Israel in 2023

Jerusalem Post Your taxes: You are probably doing taxable business in Israel if you conduct business activities in Israel or operate in Israel via an agent who can commit you. Here’s what you need to know https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-738607

How could the Jews who left Egypt have achieved financial freedom?

Jerusalem Post Investing a few thousand dollars every year for 10-15 years could potentially leave you with a large nest egg. Before you know it, you could be financially independent. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-738605

Taiwan-Japan Art Exchange Exhibition showcases diverse artistic styles

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) The 2023 Taiwan-Japan Art Exchange Exhibition featuring 140 artworks from 137 Taiwanese and Japanese artists opened on Saturday at the Bo-ai Gallery (博愛藝廊) in Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304080014

71 Chinese warplanes fly in vicinity of Taiwan Saturday: MND

Taipei, April 8 (CNA) A total of 71 Chinese military aircraft and nine naval ships were detected in the general vicinity of Taiwan on Saturday as of 4 p.m., as China appeared to ramp up its deployment of aircraft missions in the area, according to Taiwan’s military. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304080013

Iraq calls on Turkey to apologize for attack on Sulaymaniyah airport

Jerusalem Post A US official confirmed there was a strike on a convoy in the area and US military personnel were in it, but there were no casualties. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738729

Passover and the opportunity of Zionism

Jerusalem Post The issue under discussion this Passover, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of modern Israel, is how do we perceive the origin story of Zionism? https://www.jpost.com/judaism/jewish-holidays/article-736452

French Visit Undercuts U.S. Efforts to Control China

New York Times Allies don’t always see things the same way, as Emmanuel Macron’s cozy visit to Xi Jinping made abundantly clear. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/asia/macron-xi-france-china.html

A Week of Youthful Activism Sends Out Political Shockwaves

New York Times After Donald Trump’s indictment on Tuesday, progressives cemented two crucial victories in Wisconsin and Chicago, and, in Nashville, a firestorm erupted after the expulsion of two liberal lawmakers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/protests-trump-tennessee-chicago-wisconsin.html

China Rejects W.H.O. Accusations of Hiding Wuhan Covid Data

New York Times The rebukes came after overseas researchers discovered sequences that had not been previously shared. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/asia/china-covid-data-who.html

At least 20 migrants missing after a boat sinks off Tunisia

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738725