Prologue Journal – Page 39362 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Russian forces destroy over 380 servicemen of Ukrainian army in Donetsk area — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. two ammunition depots of the 54th mechanized and 80th air assault brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces were destroyed in the areas of the settlements of Verkhnekamenskoye and Kramatorsk https://tass.com/defense/1614845

Residents in Western Canada forced to evacuate as out-of-control wildfires threaten communities

Fox News Fire crews battled wildfires threatening communities in western Canada on Sunday as cooler temperatures and a bit of rain brought some relief, but officials warned the reprieve came only in some areas. Officials in Alberta said there were 108 active fires in the province and the number of evacuees grew to about 29,000,…

Heavy rain in southwest Germany floods basements, forces train routes to temporarily close

Fox News Heavy rains in southwestern Germany have flooded roads and basements, forced train routes to close temporarily and left some residents trapped in their homes. In Zollernalbkreis county in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, hundreds of firefighters were on duty late Sunday after thunderstorms led to creeks bursting their banks and flooding streets, German news…

PA fears Hamas planning West Bank ‘coup’

Jerusalem Post The warning came amid an increase in Hamas terror activities in the West Bank and ongoing incitement by the Islamist group against the PA and its security forces. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-742405

Hong Kong lawmakers ask HKMA to seek more support from banks after SMEs see trimmed credit lines, tougher collateral requirements

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Some of Hong Kong’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have either had their credit lines trimmed or their collateral asks raised, lawmakers said during a meeting of the city’s Legislative Council on Monday. https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3219831/hong-kong-lawmakers-ask-hkma-seek-more-support-banks-after-smes-see-trimmed-credit-lines-tougher?utm_source=rss_feed

What did Jill Biden do in London after the coronation? SoulCycle.

Washington Post The first lady, the weekend of King Charles III’s coronation, lunched outside 10 Downing Street with Rishi Sunak and went to a spin class with his wife. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/05/08/jill-biden-uk-coronation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_world

Russian troops destroy 70 Ukrainian servicemen in area of Krasny Liman — top brass

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Also the aviation and artillery of the “Center” group of troops destroyed 3 armored combat vehicles, an Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer, and 2 D-20 howitzers https://tass.com/defense/1614843

Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

Wall Street Journal The latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials. https://www.wsj.com/articles/basic-materials-roundup-market-talk-6c6658f9

Russia evacuates Ukraine region that holds Europe’s largest nuclear plant

Fox News The Russian-backed governor of the Ukrainian region where Europe’s largest nuclear plant is located reportedly ordered civilian evacuations, including from the city where most plant workers live. Yegeny Balitsky, the Moscow-installed governor of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia province, on Friday ordered civilians to leave 18 Russian-occupied communities, including Enerhodar, home to most of the staff…

EU Targets Eight Chinese Companies in Russia Sanctions Push

Wall Street Journal The bloc is looking to target firms believed to have provided Moscow electronic items that can be used for military purposes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-targets-eight-chinese-companies-in-russia-sanctions-push-a5fe6c2e