Prologue Journal – Page 38951 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

How has Netanyahu confronted Iran in the first 100 days of his post?

Jerusalem Post REGIONAL AFFAIRS: Israel can walk softly and carry a big stick in the sense that one doesn’t need to peddle fear about Iran’s nuclear ambitions in order to continue to confront Iran in the region. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-738621

MAC defends review of HK district councilors’ applications to visit Taiwan

Taipei, April 7 (CNA) The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), Taiwan’s top government agency in charge of cross-Taiwan Strait affairs, on Friday defended its process of reviewing applications from Hong Kong district councilors who had applied to visit Taiwan but had not yet gotten approval. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304080002

How AI and DNA Are Unlocking the Mysteries of Global Supply Chains

New York Times Firms are turning to advanced technologies to help answer a surprisingly tricky question: Where do products really come from? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/business/economy/ai-tech-dna-supply-chain.html

Russia likely behind US military document leak, US officials say

Jerusalem Post The US officials spoke on condition of anonymity given the sensitivity of the matter and declined to discuss the documents in any detail. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738694

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