Prologue Journal – Page 39176 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

New regional public transport pass schemes set to be introduced July 1

Taipei, May 20 (CNA) A total of eight public transport pass schemes passed by a review panel under the Directorate General of Highways on Friday are scheduled to be introduced on July 1, according to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications agency. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202305200004

Kyiv Oblast attacked by 18 Shahed drones at night

Pravda Ukraine The Russian invaders launched 18 Shahed drones at Kyiv oblast on the night of 19-20 May; all of them were shot down. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Details: The Russian invaders attacked Ukraine from the north with 18 Shahed-136/131 attack drones after midnight; drones targeted Kyiv Oblast. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/20/7403054/

G7 aims to rein in risks from China, awaits Zelensky

Jerusalem Post Zelensky’s arrival in the world’s first city attacked by an atomic bomb comes as nuclear threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin have unsettled the West. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-743641

Biden stops short of apologizing for US nuclear bombing in Peace Memorial guest book

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “May the stories of this Museum remind us all of our obligations to build a future of peace,” US President wrote https://tass.com/world/1620455

Lebanon deporting refugees to Syria to face an uncertain fate

Washington Post Once across the border, some of the men have disappeared into Syrian custody. Others are in hiding. Rights groups are calling for a halt to the deportations. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/19/lebanon-syria-refugees-deportations-assad/

Russians attacked Kherson Oblast 53 times in one day

Pravda Ukraine The Russian occupiers conducted 53 attacks on Kherson Oblast during 19 May, including two attacks on the city of Kherson. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, Head of Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “Russian troops attacked Kherson Oblast 53 times over the past 24 hours, firing 311 projectiles from heavy artillery, Grad multiple-launch rocket…

Zelensky to attend G7 summit in Hiroshima in person — Japan

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Besides, Ukrainian President will also meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida https://tass.com/world/1620453

Putin to meet with heads of Russia’s Caucasus regions on Saturday

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Putin has already talked to Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov on Friday. https://tass.com/politics/1620451

Progress corporation assembles high-resolution observation satellite

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It will be sent to the Baikonur space center soon https://tass.com/science/1620449

Coronavirus Hong Kong: daily caseloads hit 10,000, but health chief says outbreak manageable amid high vaccination rate, lower Covid severity

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau assures public high vaccination rate and lower severity of illness mean outbreak still manageable. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3221231/coronavirus-hong-kong-daily-caseloads-hit-10000-health-chief-says-outbreak-manageable-amid-high?utm_source=rss_feed