Prologue Journal – Page 39347 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Arranging an mpox vaccine appointment in Taiwan

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) Starting Monday, the government will open registration for 25,000 publicly funded doses of the mpox (monkeypox) vaccine at 48 designated hospitals around Taiwan. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202304090009

Chinese history could become mandatory for senior secondary school pupils in Hong Kong, but not examined, education body chief suggests

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The expert also recommended that families, not government, fund compulsory trips to mainland China. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3216460/chinese-history-could-become-mandatory-senior-secondary-school-pupils-hong-kong-not-examined?utm_source=rss_feed

China’s PLA launches simulated precision strikes on Taiwan as ‘Joint Sword’ drills enter second day

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Mainland forces make dozens of flights and passages across the median line in the Taiwan Strait and into the island’s air defence zone. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216461/chinese-military-launches-simulated-precision-strikes-taiwan-joint-sharp-sword-drills-enter-day-2?utm_source=rss_feed

Chinese, Taiwanese ships in Taiwan Strait stand-off, source says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738775

Netanyahu: Israel in a challenging security situation on all fronts

Jerusalem Post The prime minister looked to reassure local council heads in the South following a weekend of terror attacks and rocket strikes across Israel. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738774

U.S. Sends Attack Submarine to Middle East

New York Times Officials said the move was meant as a deterrent against Iran and to maintain the stability of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/world/middleeast/us-submarine-middle-east-iran.html

‘Israel’s tech will continue to thrive’

Jerusalem Post Thirtieth GoforIsrael to take place on May 3 in Tel Aviv. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-738771

Abortion Pill Cases Appear Headed to the Supreme Court

New York Times One federal judge said the F.D.A.’s approval of the drug mifepristone was invalid, while another federal judge ordered the agency to keep the pill available. The legal fallout is just beginning. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/08/us/politics/abortion-pill-supreme-court.html

Syria’s dangerous game: Rocket fire on Israel is major escalation – analysis

Jerusalem Post Assad’s regime enables instability through the kinds of incidents like the rocket fire on Saturday night and Sunday morning. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738770

Turkey escalates against US-Kurdish alliance in Syria with drone strike

Jerusalem Post The Turkish drone strike in Iraq shows the lengths Ankara will go to strike Kurdish anti-ISIS fighters. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-738769