Prologue Journal – Page 39213 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

In Ancient Egypt, Severed Hands Were Spoils of War

New York Times Archaeologists offer a new explanation for one of the century’s grislier finds, “a carefully gathered collection of hands” in a 3,500-year-old temple. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/science/archaeology-ancient-egypt-hands.html

After Biden Predicted Chaos at the Border, a Quieter Than Expected Weekend

New York Times The days after pandemic-era immigration restrictions were lifted showed the ability of federal authorities, local governments and private nonprofits to temporarily triage the situation at the border. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/16/us/politics/biden-border-restrictions-lifted.html

Building destroyed and 4 buses burnt down – aftermath of Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv

Pravda Ukraine The Russian attack on Kyiv on the night of 16 May has burnt four buses and a garage and dealt destruction. Source: State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SES) in Kyiv on Facebook Quote from SES: “The enemy carried out another attack on Kyiv on the night of 16 May. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/16/7402387/

Imperial Brands Sticks to Guidance After Solid First Half

Wall Street Journal Imperial Brands said it was on track to meet its full-year guidance as it posted a 28% rise in operating profit and stable revenue for the first half of fiscal 2023. https://www.wsj.com/articles/imperial-brands-backs-fy-2023-guidance-after-stable-revenue-in-1h-3edbb49b

Syria: World must end Israeli atrocities against innocent Palestinians

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Syria has called upon the international community to strongly condemn Israeli crimes and attacks against innocent Palestinians and put an end to such atrocious acts. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/16/703461/Syria-World-must-end-Israeli-atrocities-against-innocent-Palestinians

Commemorating Ferdowsi will promote Iranian-Islamic identity: Raeisi

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. President Raeisi says the commemoration of prominent Iranian poet Hakim Ferdowsi will help promote the Iranian-Islamic identity. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/16/703460/Commemorating-Ferdowsi-promote-Iranian-Islamic-identity-Raeisi

Vodafone Forecasts Flat Profits; to Cut Jobs

Wall Street Journal Vodafone said it expected adjusted Ebitda to be flat at around €13.3 billion this year, as it announced plans to cut 11,000 jobs over three years, admitting that its performance had not been good enough. https://www.wsj.com/articles/vodafone-plans-11-000-job-cuts-over-three-years-as-part-of-turnaround-plan-80c76432

UK Unemployment Rate, Pay Growth Tick Up

Wall Street Journal The U.K. unemployment rate stood at 3.9% in the first quarter of 2023, slightly higher than expectations, while pay growth continued to rise, reflecting a little slacking in the labor market and continuing pressures on employers to raise wages. https://www.wsj.com/articles/uk-jobless-rate-rose-slightly-in-1q-as-pay-growth-sped-up-6798f118

Macron answers question on supply of fighter jets to Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron commented on the possibility of supplying Ukraine with combat aircraft. Source: Macron, in an interview with TF1, reports European Pravda Details: When asked whether combat aircraft would be supplied, the French president said: “No, I didn’t talk about planes; I talked about missiles, and I talked about [military –…

Hong Kong Cathay Pacific’s free tickets from Seoul to city snapped up quickly as 130,000 people queue for 10,602 giveaways

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Free airline tickets offered to registered Cathay members over 19 years old. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3220705/hong-kong-cathay-pacifics-free-tickets-seoul-city-snapped-quickly-130000-people-queue-10602?utm_source=rss_feed