Prologue Journal – Page 39350 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ireland Readies a Warm Welcome for Biden, ‘the Most Irish’ President Since J.F.K.

New York Times Ahead of President Biden’s trip to Ireland, the locals of two towns, including several of his relatives, are hoping he’ll return to celebrate their ancestral ties. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/world/europe/biden-ireland-visit.html

Russia Plans Bounties on New Western Tanks, Leaked Documents Say

New York Times Unconfirmed reports from leaked Pentagon documents show plans to shore up troops’ morale and sharpen their tactics as Ukraine takes delivery of more advanced weapons. https://www.nytimes.com/article/russia-troops-bonus-nato-tanks.html

El Salvador Decimated Its Ruthless Gangs. But at What Cost?

New York Times In the year since El Salvador declared a state of emergency, the government has delivered a stunning blow to the gangs that were once the ultimate authority in much of the country. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/world/americas/el-salvador-gangs.html

Driver arrested following Hong Kong police chase after crash at drink driving checkpoint; suspected drugs found in car

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 27-year-old was arrested on a string of alleged offences, including having no licence, insurance and failure to stop after an accident. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3216489/driver-arrested-after-hong-kong-police-chase-crashing-drink-driving-checkpoint-suspected-drugs-found?utm_source=rss_feed

Car of terrorist who killed Maia, Rina Dee spotted in Nablus – report

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738800

‘Taiwan Week’ opens, showing world real Taiwan amid tensions

Taipei, April 9 (CNA) The National Theater and Concert Hall (NTCH) in Taipei started its “Taiwan Week” on Sunday, promoting local performances that seek to show the world how regular people live their lives in Taiwan amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the country, its artistic director said. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202304090014

China-US battle for African influence shifts to green critical minerals

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Tanzanian deal signals US determination to reduce dependence on China for essential resources for EV components and solar panels. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216457/china-us-battle-african-influence-shifts-green-critical-minerals?utm_source=rss_feed

Israeli minister accuses security officials of ‘rebellion’

Jerusalem Post Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu said some senior security officials are operating in “rebellion.” Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for him to prove it or be fired. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-738798

Canadian Police Technique Under Fire for Breeding False Confessions

New York Times A con game that undercover police use to obtain confessions in Canada secures convictions, but opponents say it’s a breeding ground for false confessions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/09/world/canada/canada-police-confessions.html

Rise in Hong Kong coronavirus reproduction number blamed on axing of Covid-19 restrictions and waning immunity, but increase ‘expected’

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Latest figures show a reproductive number of 2.07, the highest since March last year. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3216486/rise-hong-kong-coronavirus-reproduction-number-blamed-axing-covid-19-restrictions-and-waning?utm_source=rss_feed