Prologue Journal – Page 38943 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Taiwan plans to lift public transport mask mandate on April 17

Taipei, April 7 (CNA) Passengers taking public transportation in Taiwan will no longer be required to wear a face mask starting on April 17, if the COVID-19 situation remains stable, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced on Friday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304080001

Muslim world must unite against Israel, Erdogan says to Iran’s Raisi

Jerusalem Post The two world leaders also discussed the incidents at the al-Aqsa mosque and Iranian-Turkish relations. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738692

WSJ Reporter Formally Charged With Spying – Russian Agencies

Moscow Times Evan Gershkovich categorically denied the espionage accusations, TASS reported. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/wsj-reporter-formally-charged-with-spying-russian-agencies-a80759

Ukraine War Plans Leak Prompts Pentagon Investigation

New York Times Classified documents detailing secret American and NATO plans have appeared on Twitter and Telegram. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/06/us/politics/ukraine-war-plan-russia.html

U.K. Seafood Exports Race Against the Tides of Brexit

New York Times British seafood is prized in France and Spain far more than at home. Britain’s exit from the European Union hasn’t halted exports, but the path from sea to stovetop is fraught with new obstacles. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/world/europe/brexit-uk-seafood.html

Hong Kong police arrest massage parlour owner after girl, 17, says she was indecently assaulted

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Teen told police she was molested during ‘free massage’ at parlour located in Hoi Luen Industrial Centre in Kwun Tong. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216374/hong-kong-police-arrest-massage-parlour-owner-after-girl-17-says-she-was-indecently-assaulted?utm_source=rss_feed

US weighs action against Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab – WSJ

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738691

Ukraine PM to visit Canada seeking more arms for counteroffensive

Jerusalem Post Ukraine is expected to launch a counter-offensive to seize back land in the south and east of the country from Russian forces in the coming weeks or months. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738690

In Photos: Russian High Schoolers Undergo Basic Military, First Aid Training

Moscow Times Russia added military training to its school curriculum following the invasion of Ukraine in a controversial move. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/04/07/in-photos-russian-high-schoolers-undergo-basic-military-and-first-aid-training-a80751

Pope Francis to miss Good Friday Way of the Cross procession due to low temperatures

Fox News Pope Francis will not be able to attend the traditional Way of the Cross procession in Rome due to health concerns. The procession, which takes place every Good Friday at the Colosseum in Rome, will be unseasonably cold, according to weather forecasts. POPE DEPARTS HOSPITAL, DELIVERS 2-WORD JOKE TO REPORTERS AHEAD OF HOLY…