Prologue Journal – Page 39334 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Top EU diplomat warns against using Kremlin drone attack to escalate conflict

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Kiev tried to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin residence using drones in the early hours of Wednesday https://tass.com/world/1613657

Border Police pays tribute to fallen four-legged soldier killed in Nablus crossfire

Jerusalem Post 7-year-old Django was killed in action after using himself as a shield to protect his officers from terrorist fire. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742094

Cabinet to spend NT$1.3 billion on fighting fraud

Taipei, May 4 (CNA) The Cabinet on Thursday approved an updated version of an anti-fraud action plan that will provide NT$1.3 billion (US$42.37 million) in funding to improve a national effort to combat fraud by increasing manpower, resources and introducing stiffer penalties for fraudulent conduct. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305040019

Ukraine has everything necessary for counteroffensive in upcoming weeks — White House

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. It is noted that he has no intention to disclose information regarding the Ukrainian counteroffensive https://tass.com/world/1613653

Carlyle’s Revenue Falls as CEO Sees Muted Activity Through the Year

Wall Street Journal Carlyle Group reported an unexpected decline in revenue for the first quarter amid lower fee-related performance revenue. https://www.wsj.com/articles/carlyles-revenue-falls-as-ceo-sees-muted-activity-through-the-year-740cf9d7

Russia says Ukraine sent drones to kill Putin; Kyiv denies it. What we know.

Washington Post The Kremlin said it is considering a “variety of measures” in response to the alleged assassination plot. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/04/putin-drone-attack-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

SodaStream to fire another 70+ workers in three-year layoff streak

Jerusalem Post The layoffs are a result of a “worldwide weakening trend in demand for small household consumer products,” such as SodaStream’s proprietary device. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-742112

Moscow ready to respond to West’s attempts to destroy Russia, envoy says

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Boris Gryzlov emphasized that a people who cherish the legacy of their victorious warrior ancestors cannot betray this heritage https://tass.com/politics/1613649

United States suspends food assistance to Ethiopia’s Tigray region days after similar move by EU

Fox News The United States Agency for International Development suspended all food assistance to the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray “until further notice” while it investigates the theft of humanitarian supplies. The U.N. confirmed earlier reports that it was doing the same. USAID Administrator Samantha Power said Wednesday that her agency “uncovered that food aid,…

Heavy shelling in Sudan’s capital disrupts aid efforts

Fox News Heavy shelling in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Thursday disrupted efforts to deliver badly needed aid to trapped civilians as yet another fragile and frequently violated truce ran out, residents said. Sudan has plunged into chaos since fighting erupted in mid-April between the country’s two top generals. There is increasing concern for…