Prologue Journal – Page 39169 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ukrainian forces probe front lines for Russian weak spots

Washington Post Ukrainians are short on ammunition, taking losses and waiting on weapons, but they’re also testing Russia’s vulnerabilities ahead of a counteroffensive. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/ukraine-frontline-vulnerabilities-counteroffensive/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Taiwan’s ruling party picks vice president William Lai as presidential candidate

Hong Kong Free Press Taiwan’s ruling party nominated Vice President William Lai as its candidate for the 2024 presidential elections on Wednesday, choosing a candidate who has been more outspoken on independence than incumbent Tsai Ing-wen. “I am very honoured to have received the DPP’s nomination to take part in the 2024 presidential election and…

Ancient Egyptian burials inform scientists on ancient climate – study

Jerusalem Post Wooden labels, placed with mummies, have provided scientists insight into the climate and trade of Roman-controlled ancient Egypt. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-739015

Biden Marks Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement After Push to Preserve It

Wall Street Journal The president has worked to keep the historic pact and resolve Northern Ireland trade issues. https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-marks-anniversary-of-good-friday-agreement-in-u-k-after-push-to-preserve-it-d5f9ec9c

Death of Zelenskyy or Putin: US assessed four “wild” scenarios of war in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The US Defense Intelligence Agency considered scenarios for the development of the war in Ukraine in the event of so-called “wild card”, i.e. unlikely, events. Source: The New York Times Details: The development of the scenarios became known from secret intelligence documents dated 24 February 2023, obtained by The New York Times. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/12/7397494/

Massive volcano eruption in Russia’s east leaves landscape covered in ash

Washington Post Shiveluch is one of the biggest volcanoes on the sparsely populated Kamchatka peninsula. The eruption blew a plume of ash as high as 65,000 feet. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/russia-volcano-eruption-shiveluch-kamchatka/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

GCC to discuss Syria return to Arab League after Saudi-Iran detente

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. The GCC will discuss the return of Syria to the Arab League next week. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/12/701390/GCC-to-discuss-Syria-return-to-Arab-League-in-light-of-Saudi-Iranian-D%C3%A9tente-

US believes North Korea ‘oversells’ its missile threat, leaked document shows

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang has been parading ‘nonoperational systems to portray a larger, more capable missile force than it possesses’, according to the document marked ‘Secret’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3216773/us-believes-north-korea-oversells-its-missile-threat-leaked-document-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

Japan is hostile for LGBTQ people, but attitudes are shifting. Slowly.

Washington Post Japan is the only G-7 country not to recognize same-sex marriage, and its government is facing calls for action before the group’s meeting in Hiroshima in May. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/12/japan-lgbt-rights-same-sex-marriage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

The Young Muslims Challenging Islam’s Status Quo

New York Times A conservative religious movement, spread through social media, has taken hold among Indonesian youth. The government wants to curb its influence. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/12/world/asia/indonesia-muslim-hijrah-youth.html