Prologue Journal – Page 39217 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

‘Drink it if it’s safe’: South Korean lawmaker challenges Japan officials to consume treated Fukushima water

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has urged South Korea to reconsider sending experts to inspect the plant, a trip which some allege could help Japan justify its release plans. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3220634/drink-it-if-its-safe-south-korean-lawmaker-challenges-japan-officials-consume-treated-fukushima?utm_source=rss_feed

Pepper…and Salt

Wall Street Journal Pepper…and Salt https://www.wsj.com/articles/pepper-and-salt-a17cbade

Eni, Repsol to get licenses in June to export LNG from Venezuela

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Republican Minister of Petroleum Industry Pedro Telleche explained that the companies had been waiting for a decision for seven years https://tass.com/economy/1617935

Books removed from Hong Kong public libraries still accessible in shops, says Chief Executive John Lee

Hong Kong Free Press Titles removed from the shelves of Hong Kong public libraries can still be bought from bookstores, Chief Executive John Lee has said, adding that libraries must ensure that books on their shelves do not breach any of the city’s laws. Lee’s comments during a weekly press conference on Tuesday came after…

Valdai Club analysts to discuss Russa-Central Asia relations in Tomsk on Tuesday

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. About 60 experts from 10 countries will discuss the prospects for cooperation between Russia and the countries of Central Asia in a changing geopolitical environment https://tass.com/politics/1617933

State-backed media take aim at Hong Kong housing and urban planning NGOs

Hong Kong Free Press State-backed newspapers have accused a research NGO and six advocacy groups of “smearing” government-led projects such as the Light Public Housing initiative, and large-scale infrastructure projects including the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands, previously known as Lantau Tomorrow Vision. On Monday, the Wen Wei Po and Ta Kung Pao took aim…

Occupiers use educational institutions for shelter in Donetsk Oblast – General Staff

Pravda Ukraine The Russians are using school buildings to accommodate personnel, store equipment and provide shelter in the town of Yasynuvata, Donetsk Oblast. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook Quote: “The enemy continues to cynically use educational institutions in the temporarily occupied settlements for its own purposes. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/16/7402366/

Firefight between IDF and armed Palestinians in Jericho

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-743181

Putin Hands Over Historic Icon to Church

Moscow Times The Moscow Patriarchate said Putin made the decision to hand over the icon “in response to numerous requests from Orthodox believers.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/16/putin-hands-over-historic-icon-to-church-a81150

Ukraine’s defence forces clashed with Russian forces 49 times on 15 May – General Staff report

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s defence forces clashed with Russian occupation forces 49 times across four fronts over the course of 15 May. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 06:00 on 16 May Quote from the General Staff: “Over the course of the past 24 hours, enemy forces deployed…