Prologue Journal – Page 39349 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Palestinian who tried to cross West Bank barrier shot by Israeli forces

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742204

Moldova’s gas reserves reach 150 mln cubic meters — Energocom

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “From May 23, 2022, to January 19, 2023, the state company purchased a total of around 600 mln cubic meters of gas at a weighted average price of 928.96 euro per 1,000 cubic meters,” the report said https://tass.com/economy/1614353

Top Turkish diplomat says will go to Moscow on May 10 to take part in meeting on Syria

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Before the four-party talks, Mevlut Cavusoglu will meet his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov https://tass.com/world/1614355

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Hokkaido, Japan

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742203

EU Crypto Regulation Could Influence Laws Worldwide

Wall Street Journal New European Union laws governing crypto assets could have an influence on similar legislation around the globe, S&P Global Ratings says. https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-crypto-regulation-could-influence-laws-worldwide-2e27e16d

Using Forensic Evidence to Solve Crimes

Wall Street Journal Today’s DNA techniques are just the latest addition to a toolkit used by detectives since ancient times. https://www.wsj.com/articles/using-forensic-evidence-to-solve-crimes-7c386f1e

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Meeting With Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with his Polish counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Mariusz Błaszczak. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3386587/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-meeting-with-polish-deputy/

Estonia’s Foreign Minister to Stoltenberg: Ukraine should receive “roadmap” of joining NATO

Pravda Ukraine During a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, discussed the Alliance’s further support for Ukraine and preparations for the Vilnius Summit. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/5/7400900/

Border Cities Strained by Migrant Surge Brace for Title 42 Expiration

Wall Street Journal Cities near the Mexican border like El Paso, Texas, are bracing for an influx of migrants as Title 42 border restrictions are lifted. WSJ’s Alicia A. Caldwell explains how officials are preparing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/border-cities-strained-by-migrant-surge-brace-for-title-42-expiration-a8e4c1a0

Akhmat special forces unit ready to take up positions in Artyomovsk — Chechnya’s leader

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We would like the last remaining two kilometers to be taken not at the expense of the lives of our warriors but as a result of mutual understanding, support and the determination of commanders and soldiers,” Ramzan Kadyrov noted https://tass.com/politics/1614351