Prologue Journal – Page 39342 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

US advances mechanisms to intervene in maritime security in Asia-Pacific — Lavrov

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The top diplomat recalled that Josep Borrell, the head of European diplomacy, had promised to send a naval force of the European Union to that region https://tass.com/politics/1614053

Tsai congratulates president-elect of Paraguay on election victory

Taipei, May 5 (CNA) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) called Paraguayan President-elect Santiago Peña on Friday to congratulate him on his victory in the presidential election and thank him for his staunch position on maintaining bilateral diplomatic ties, according to the Presidential Office. https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202305050014

The Game NBA Defenders Hate to Play: See Steph Run

Wall Street Journal Stephen Curry’s long-range 3-pointers make the highlight reels. The distances he travels before he shoots them are what really destroy NBA defenses. https://www.wsj.com/articles/stephen-curry-warriors-nba-playoffs-284f8f2b

EU considering only Zelensky’s peace plan, sees China’s proposal as not serious — Borrell

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The EU top diplomat criticized China for supporting Russia, but pointed out that, according to Brussels, China was not yet supplying Russia with weapons https://tass.com/world/1614049

Hong Kong well positioned to be a leader in green finance, technology, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As the city strives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Paul Chan believes it is ‘well positioned to be a leader in Asia for green finance and technology.’ https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3219570/hong-kong-well-positioned-be-leader-green-finance-technology-says-financial-secretary-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

No incidents reported at nuclear power plants following earthquake — Japanese government

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Hirokazu Matsuno noted that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had ordered the relevant ministries and government agencies to take all necessary steps to protect civilians from the aftermath of the disaster https://tass.com/emergencies/1614051

Drones will not win the Russia-Ukraine war – analysis

Jerusalem Post The two drone incidents show that drones can fly into the heart of the capital city of both countries. However, drones cannot win the war. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-742179

Mourners attend funerals of 7 Shiite teachers in NW Pakistan

Washington Post Officials say thousands of mourners have attended the mass funeral of seven minority Shiite teachers who were shot and killed at a school in northwestern Pakistan https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/05/pakistan-mourners-school-funeral-shiite-teachers/fa695e48-eb38-11ed-869e-986dd5713bc8_story.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Parents arrested on suspicion of child abuse

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742178

SPIEF to focus on international business cooperation on its kick-off day — Roscongress

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The forum participants will also discuss foreign economic activity, finance, cooperation and networking https://tass.com/economy/1614045