Prologue Journal – Page 38921 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Sudan’s paramilitary chief reports army air strikes on civilians, vows to ensure peace

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, the ongoing fight is “the price of democracy” https://tass.com/defense/1605293

Taiwan to open 2nd representative office in Italy

Taipei, April 17 (CNA) Taiwan will set up a new representative office in the Italian city of Milan, which will be its second such establishment in the European country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)in Taipei said Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202304170016

Russia and Belarus not allowed to compete in international hockey until war in Ukraine is over

Pravda Ukraine Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to participate in tournaments of the International Ice Hockey Federation while the war in Ukraine continues, the organisation’s president Luke Tardif said on Sunday. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/17/7398204/

4 Palestinians arrested off Gaza coast for smuggling

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739431

International schools in Hong Kong lose 12 per cent of non-local students in 4 years

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At Legco meeting on enrolment figures at 54 international schools, lawmaker Chu Kwok-keung warns they are taking students away from local institutions. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3217346/international-schools-hong-kong-lose-12-cent-non-local-students-4-years?utm_source=rss_feed

China watches as Elon Musk’s Starship readies for ‘20-year edge in reusable rockets’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. If successful, the project will have ripple effects in the Chinese space industry, according to an engineer in Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3217345/china-watches-elon-musks-starship-readies-20-year-edge-reusable-rockets?utm_source=rss_feed

Ngayaw Ake’ hits 300th homer to create CPBL history

Taipei, April 17 (CNA) Ngayaw Ake’ (Lin Chih-sheng, 林智勝) of the Wei Chuan Dragons made history Sunday, when he racked up his 300th home run in Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL), becoming the first player to reach that mark in the league’s 34-year history. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304170015

Kremlin: US has never given up trying to spy on Russia

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739428

Hong Kong official vows developments under Northern Metropolis scheme, artificial islands off Lantau will be sustainable

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong promises authorities will minimise projects’ environmental impact. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3217343/developments-under-northern-metropolis-scheme-artificial-islands-lantau-be-sustainable-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

China poised to boost strategic partnership with Russia, diplomat says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “China is ready to work with Russia to fully implement the important agreements that were reached by the two countries’ leaders, and facilitate our comprehensive strategic partnership and coordination between the two nations in a new era,” Wang Wenbin pointed out https://tass.com/world/1605277