Prologue Journal – Page 39309 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

1,000 Hong Kong couples to be eligible for free genetic screening under plan to curb recurrent miscarriages, fetal maldevelopment

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New scheme aims to help more local couples who carry genetic diseases be aware of underlying conditions that may cause disabilities in their children. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3219363/1000-hong-kong-couples-be-eligible-free-genetic-screening-under-plan-curb-recurrent-miscarriages?utm_source=rss_feed

Climate change: green steel production requires multiple solutions, no ‘silver bullet’, report says

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Multiple technologies like carbon dioxide capture and energy-efficient iron ore reduction are being trialled amid decarbonisation efforts, according to McKinsey. https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3218933/climate-change-green-steel-production-requires-multiple-solutions-no-silver-bullet-report-says?utm_source=rss_feed

Drone Attack Sparks Russia Oil Refinery Fire – State Media

Moscow Times The alleged incident is the latest in a string of recent drone attacks announced by Russia ahead of its showcase military parade. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/04/drone-attack-sparks-russia-oil-refinery-fire-state-media-a81030

Russia, Ukraine Report Drone Attacks as Zelensky Visits ICC

Moscow Times “Our city has not experienced such intensity of strikes since the beginning of this year,” the head of Kyiv’s city military administration said. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/05/04/russia-ukraine-report-drone-attacks-as-zelensky-visits-icc-a81030

Zelenskyy begins visit to Netherlands and will visit International Criminal Court

Pravda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has begun a visit to the Netherlands, and it is known that he is to visit the building of the International Criminal Court. Source: Dutch news outlet NOS; European Pravda Zelensky arrived at the Senate at 09:00 local time, and met with Speaker of the House of Representatives Vera Bergkamp…

‘Stop spreading lies’ about intimidation of MP, China tells Canada

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Chinese embassy in Canada has hit back at claims lawmaker and his family were targeted by intelligence agency over Xinjiang vote. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3219360/stop-spreading-lies-about-intimidation-mp-china-tells-canada?utm_source=rss_feed

Four drones attacked Krasnodar Region’s oil refinery, one of them did not explode

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The fire at the Ilsky oil refinery in the Seversky district of the Krasnodar Region occurred at around 3 a.m. on Thursday and covered an area of 400 square meters https://tass.com/emergencies/1613317

In photos: More than 130 dead as flooding, landslides hit Rwanda and Uganda

Washington Post At least 129 people in Rwanda and six in neighboring Uganda are dead, authorities say, after weeks of torrential rain. https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/interactive/2023/photos-flooding-landslides-kill-136-rwanda-uganda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Russia faces need to change fuel logistics due to explosions in its border areas – UK Intelligence

Pravda Ukraine Russia is likely to have to change its fuel supply system due to regular attacks on storage bases in the areas bordering Ukraine, UK Defence Intelligence reports. Source: UK Defence Intelligence, as reported by European Pravda Details: UK Defence Intelligence reports that fuel storage facilities have recently been regularly catching fire in Ukraine’s…

Singaporean with wife-sharing fantasy gets 29 years’ jail for letting 5 men rape his spouse

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 42-year-old conspired with five other men to have his wife drugged and raped over a period of eight years. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219357/singaporean-wife-sharing-fantasy-gets-29-years-jail-letting-5-men-rape-his-spouse?utm_source=rss_feed