Prologue Journal – Page 39356 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Blogger convicted for reacting on caricature of Lukashenka with a smiley face dies in Belarusian penal colony

Pravda Ukraine Nikolai Klimovich, a political prisoner and blogger, who was sentenced to a year in prison for reacting with a smiley face on a caricature of Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, has died in Vitebsk Penal Colony. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/7/7401087/

Syria headed back to Arab League, can Iran use this to threaten Israel? – analysis

Jerusalem Post The return of Syria to the Arab League is a symbolic turning point, bookending the Arab Spring and part of a new diplomatic era in the region, with the potential to hand over a win to Iran and Russia https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742349

State of emergency declared in Kurgan Region over wildfires

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The relevant decree signed by the governor https://tass.com/emergencies/1614733

Biden Says ‘My Son Has Done Nothing Wrong’

Wall Street Journal The President sends an inappropriate signal to the Justice Department. https://www.wsj.com/articles/my-son-has-done-nothing-wrong-hunter-joe-biden-justice-department-indictment-5b0df0d8

At Least 7 Killed After Driver Plows Car Into Group in Texas

New York Times The driver of a Range Rover barreled into a crowd of migrants in Brownsville, Texas, an official said. It was unclear if the crash had been accidental or deliberate. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/07/us/car-pedestrians-brownsville-texas.html

It’s Long Past Morning In Biden’s America

Wall Street Journal The president tries to mimic Reagan’s re-election campaign but produces something old and dark. https://www.wsj.com/articles/its-long-past-morning-in-bidens-america-reagan-copycat-age-re-election-ad-b695005c

The Lockdowns Are Over, but the Damage Goes On

Wall Street Journal Workforce dropouts and drug overdoses became more common as the world obsessed over the virus. https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-lockdowns-are-over-but-the-damage-goes-on-covid-19-vaccine-dr-anthony-fauci-overdose-mental-illness-48b56315

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Delivers $100 Million-Plus Debut for Disney’s Marvel

Wall Street Journal The third installment of director James Gunn’s trilogy tallied $114 million in domestic ticket sales this weekend, giving Marvel Studios a strong but tepid start to the aging franchise. https://www.wsj.com/articles/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-delivers-a-100-million-plus-debut-for-disneys-marvel-86bb29ba

Dem, GOP House Intel leaders: Israel, Jordan, Egypt want ‘stronger’ US role in region as China makes inroads

Fox News House Intelligence Committee Republican Chairman Mike Turner, R-Ohio, and ranking Democrat Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., revealed that Israel, Jordan and Egypt are pushing for a greater U.S. presence in the Middle East amid growing concerns of a nuclear Iran and an increased Chinese footprint. “[Israel, Jordan and Eqypt] were all very much encouraging…

At least 16 drown after boat capsizes in India’s Kerala

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-742346