Prologue Journal – Page 39231 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Erdogan leading with 49.76% support as 92% of votes counted, Kilicdaroglu gets 44.49% — TV

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to a vote count by state-run TV channel Anadolu, Erdogan is leading with 49.73% support with 95% of ballots counted https://tass.com/world/1617361

Breast pump simulating baby’s suckling launches in Israel

Jerusalem Post The principle behind breast pumps hasm’t changed in 150 years and are based on cattle milking machines. This new pump could change the industry. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-743019

Sor party candidate wins elections of Moldovan Gagauzia autonomy’s head

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The results of the runoff election of Gagauzia’s head are as follows: Eugenia Gutul – 27,376 votes, Grigori Uzun – 24,913 votes https://tass.com/world/1617359

Antiquities robbers caught red-handed looting Roman-era caves

Jerusalem Post The site in question contained artifacts that are approximately 2,000 years old, dating back to the Roman-Byzantine era, according to the IAA. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-743056

Situation unfavorable for proposing alternatives to CFE Treaty — senior Russian diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “At this stage, the situation is unfavorable for proposing new ideas,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said https://tass.com/world/1617371

Activist Shareholder Plans Proxy Battle at Shake Shack

Wall Street Journal Engaged Capital seeks three seats on burger chain’s board and has 6.6% stake. https://www.wsj.com/articles/activist-shareholder-plans-proxy-battle-at-shake-shack-60b6c6c0

Hong Kong’s luxury home renters should prepare to pay more in the second half amid rising demand

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s luxury home rents have turned a corner and are set to rise up to 6 per cent in the second half as foreign expatriates return, market observers said. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3220487/hong-kongs-luxury-home-renters-should-prepare-pay-more-second-half-amid-rising-demand?utm_source=rss_feed

Philippine hospitals lose ‘lifeblood’ as US, UK lure nurses with high wages, residency

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Philippine hospitals are in a critical condition as rich nations offer high salaries and residency to tempt the best nurses abroad. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3220466/philippine-hospitals-lose-lifeblood-us-uk-lure-nurses-high-wages-residency?utm_source=rss_feed

Triangular debt troubles China’s SMEs once more as economy’s post-Covid recovery struggles to gain traction

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Delayed or partial payments have left Chinese companies owing money to each other and to their banks, discouraging production and investment as well as putting a damper on growth. https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3220323/triangular-debt-troubles-chinas-smes-once-more-economys-post-covid-recovery-struggles-gain-traction?utm_source=rss_feed

CFE Treaty runs counter to Russia’s security interests, says senior diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “CFE Treaty runs counter to our security interests amid the current developments,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said https://tass.com/russia/1617369