Prologue Journal – Page 39337 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

King’s coronation draws apathy, criticism in former colonies

Washington Post When King Charles III is crowned on Saturday, soldiers carrying flags from the Bahamas, South Africa, Tuvalu and beyond will be marching alongside British troops to honor king and country https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/05/uk-charles-coronation-royals-commonwealth-caribbean-africa/b785ab2a-eb0d-11ed-869e-986dd5713bc8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

German Manufacturing Orders Tumble

Wall Street Journal New orders at German factories fell by a worse-than-expected 10.7% in March after rising by a downwardly revised 4.5% in February, signaling sliding demand for goods as concerns over the health of the global economy mount. https://www.wsj.com/articles/german-manufacturing-orders-fell-by-more-than-expected-in-march-8288d63c

Sudan migrants in Israel worry over future, fighting at home

Washington Post Sudanese migrants in Israel are watching the fighting roiling their nation with trepidation https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/05/sudan-israel-migrants-netanyahu-overhaul/8ed68d3e-eb0d-11ed-869e-986dd5713bc8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Australia’s Albanese says no point in US demanding Julian Assange’s extradition

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was ‘frustrated’ Washington is still seeking the WikiLeaks founder’s extradition despite being aware of what Canberra’s position is. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3219483/australias-albanese-says-no-point-us-demanding-julian-assanges-extradition?utm_source=rss_feed

Putin’s path to The Hague through “filtration” and “rehabilitation”: how Russia is abducting Ukrainian сhildren

Pravda Ukraine https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/05/3/7400386/

Earthquake of magnitude of 6.3 hits western Japan, no tsunami warning

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742166

Zaporozhye nuke plant expects to complete building staff by fall — adviser

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. So far, more than 3,000 employees have signed a contract with the company that operates the ZNPP https://tass.com/society/1613911

Biden expected to nominate Air Force general as next Joint Chiefs chairman

Fox News President Biden is expected to recommend Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as Army Gen. Mark Milley’s four-year term approaches its end. If nominated and confirmed by the Senate, Brown, who currently serves as the chief of staff of the Air Force,…

Ukraine live briefing: 4th day of strikes in Kyiv; Kremlin vows revenge for drone incident

Washington Post The United Nations said it was “appalled and saddened” by the bombardments, as Moscow vowed retaliation for an alleged attack on the Kremlin. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/05/russia-ukraine-war-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Adidas Sees Sales Hope; Confirms Likely Yeezy Writedown

Wall Street Journal Adidas reported organic sales of €5.3 billion in the first quarter, flat on the year but slightly better than expected, and said it still expected an operating loss of around €500 million this year from an eventual Yeezy write-off. https://www.wsj.com/articles/adidas-books-flat-1q-sales-as-it-weighs-yeezy-options-79a55481