Prologue Journal – Page 39115 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Will the Houthis in Yemen shift threats to Israel with Iran’s weapons? – analysis

Jerusalem Post Iran may also use resources it sent to Yemen on new frontlines. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738764

Bold experiment on tunnel tolls to ease Hong Kong traffic jams deserves credit

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Partial electronic road pricing in all but name, the two-part reforms aim to finally get traffic jams under control. But after the boldness of the first phase, the government should be cautious about further…

Saudi, Omani envoys arrive in Sanaa for peace talks with Houthi leaders

Jerusalem Post Yemen’s war is seen as one of several proxy battles between Iran and Saudi Arabia. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738763

Two killed in Russian strike on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia – officials

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738761

China military continuing drills around Taiwan, encircling island – state media

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738760

Streaming into Southeast Asia, Netflix faces repeated censorship demands

Washington Post As Netflix expands rapidly in Southeast Asia, its commitment to artistic expression is being tested by Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and others. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/08/netflix-streaming-censorship-southeast-asia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Will Rahul Gandhi’s prison sentence deal ‘death blow’ to India’s opposition Congress party?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Gandhi risks being barred from contesting next year’s election if he fails to overturn his two-year jail sentence over remarks about the Modi name. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216332/will-rahul-gandhis-prison-sentence-deal-death-blow-indias-opposition-congress-party?utm_source=rss_feed

Right time for Hong Kong to invest in Web3 digital economy, finance chief says despite volatility and cryptocurrency fallout

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Paul Chan sounds confident note with city to host two-day digital economy summit attended by industry bigwigs worldwide. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3216455/right-time-hong-kong-invest-web3-digital-economy-finance-chief-says-despite-volatility-and?utm_source=rss_feed

Rockets From Lebanon Point to Growing Hamas Cooperation With Hezbollah

New York Times Israel accused Hamas, a Palestinian militia, of firing rockets into Israel from Lebanon, underscoring its deepening ties with Hezbollah, the dominant Lebanese militia. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/middleeast/rockets-lebanon-hamas-hezbollah-israel.html

China sends warplanes, warships near Taiwan as PLA drills enter 2nd day

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) continued sending warplanes and warships to conduct drills around Taiwan on Sunday as its three-day, around-the-island exercises entered their second day, according to Taiwan’s military. https://focustaiwan.tw/cross-strait/202304090006