Prologue Journal – Page 39222 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

US, UK don’t ‘always agree,’ but must remain united against Russian, Iranian nukes: British foreign minister

Fox News EXCLUSIVE: British Foreign Minister James Cleverly, in an interview with Fox News Digital, underscored the need for the U.K. and U.S. to remain united on key issues, including the potential nuclear threats of Russia and Iran. “Preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon remains an absolute priority in U.K. foreign policy,” Cleverly said.…

Italian MFA says migration wave to follow, should grain deal be paused

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Antonio Tajani said Rome hoped for effective mediation in this matter by Turkey, which “remains an important partner in NATO and in maintaining stability in the Mediterranean” regardless of the outcome of the presidential elections in that country https://tass.com/world/1617559

China sentences US citizen, 78, to life in prison on spying charges

Fox News China sentenced a 78-year-old U.S. citizen to life in prison on Monday on spying charges, a case that could further deteriorate already damaged ties between Beijing and Washington, D.C. John Shing-Wan Leung, who also holds permanent residency in Hong Kong, was detained on April 15, 2021, by the local bureau of China’s counterintelligence…

Taiwan-made landing platform dock to enter service in June: Source

Taipei, May 15 (CNA) The Taiwan-made Yushan landing platform dock (LPD), a type of naval warship used to transport landing crafts such as amphibious vehicles is scheduled to enter into service in June after recently completing all required tests, a military source told CNA on Monday. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305150011

Eli Cohen makes first Israeli FM visit to Sweden in 22 years

Jerusalem Post The visit follows a thaw in relations between Jerusalem and Stockholm since 2021, after years of tensions. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-743104

Palestinians say Israel ‘more aggressive’ due to normalization deals: Poll

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. A recent opinion poll shows most Palestinians are adamantly opposed to the US-sponsored normalization agreements between Israel and some Arab countries. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/05/15/703404/Palestinians-Israel-more-aggressive-due-normalization-deals-Poll

Bank of Russia sells foreign currency worth $25.26 mln with settlements on May 12

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Purchase and sale transactions of foreign currency will be carried out by the Bank of Russia on the domestic market in the currency section of the Moscow Exchange in the “Chinese yuan-ruble” instrument https://tass.com/economy/1617553

Pakistan government supporters stage rare sit-in to protest ‘undue’ release of former premier Imran Khan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The call to protest is a sign of escalating tensions between the judiciary and the government of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3220619/pakistan-government-supporters-stage-rare-sit-protest-undue-release-former-premier-imran-khan?utm_source=rss_feed

Kremlin Bans High-Ranking Officials From Resigning Amid War in Ukraine – iStories

Moscow Times Those who have tried to resign have reportedly been threatened with criminal prosecution. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/15/kremlin-bans-high-ranking-officials-from-resigning-amid-war-in-ukraine-istories-a81142

Russian boxers receive invitations for Olympic qualifiers in Europe — boxing official

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The national team is still waiting for the green light to take part in the 2023 Asian Games as well, Chairman of the Coaching Council of the Russian Boxing Federation Eduard Kravtsov said https://tass.com/sport/1617549