Prologue Journal – Page 39310 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Fire at oil refinery in Krasnodar Territory extinguished

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The fire consumed an area of about 400 square meters https://tass.com/emergencies/1613267

British diplomat says BN(O) visa scheme for Hongkongers to stay at least until 2025 UK election

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Consul General Brian Davidson stresses London’s ‘absolute commitment’ to policy but admits he cannot make any pledges that extend beyond coming poll. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3219297/british-diplomat-says-bno-visa-scheme-hongkongers-stay-least-until-2025-election?utm_source=rss_feed

China Caixin Gauge Shows Contraction in Factory Activity

Wall Street Journal A private gauge of China’s factory activity fell into contractionary territory for April, reflecting weakening global demand for Chinese goods. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-caixin-manufacturing-pmi-slipped-into-contraction-for-april-74de5800

Oil refinery catches fire due to drone strike in Kuban, Russia

Pravda Ukraine A storage tank at the Ilsky oil refinery has caught fire in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai; the fire broke out as a result of a drone strike. Source: Russian state-owned media outlet TASS with reference to emergency services; Veniamin Kondratyev, Governor of Krasnodar Krai, on Telegram Quote: “A storage tank at the Ilsky oil…

North Carolina House passes 12-week abortion ban

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742037

Taiwan headline news

Taipei, May 4 (CNA) The lead stories in major Taiwan dailies on Thursday are as follows: https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202305040003

West’s encouragement of Kiev’s counteroffensive to entail conflict escalation — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Russia’s armed forces are prepared for any development of the situation https://tass.com/politics/1613261

Russian cosmonauts help transfer airlock to Nauka lab module

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The airlock was transferred from the Rassvet module to the Nauka multi-purpose laboratory module with the help of the ERA robotic arm under the remote control of cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, who stayed aboard the ISS https://tass.com/science/1613259

Consumer watchdog says dedicated funds should be set up to finance maintenance and repairs at Hong Kong private housing developments

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Disputes over management fees top list of disputes taken to watchdog, study finds. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3219295/consumer-watchdog-says-dedicated-funds-should-be-set-finance-maintenance-and-repairs-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed

Two explosions heard in Kiev — media

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Earlier on Thursday, air raid warning were issued in Kiev and nine Ukrainian regions https://tass.com/world/1613253