Prologue Journal – Page 4 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Ancient Pompeii excavation uncovers lavish private bath complex

Fox News Archaeologists have unearthed a lavish private bath complex in Pompeii, highlighting the wealth and grandeur of the ancient Roman city before it was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, the site said on Friday. The baths, featuring hot, warm and cold rooms, could host up to 30 guests, allowing them to relax…

Qatar PM: 13 months of wasted negotiations, agreed same framework in Dec. 2023

Jerusalem Post Prime Minister Al Thani praised incoming President-elect Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff , for helping achieve the deal, “He fought for this deal.” https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-838049

Little-Known Intelligence Agency Outlines Limits on Spying

New York Times The move by an agency within the Department of Homeland Security was part of a broader effort by the Biden administration to strengthen oversight and set clear guidelines for handling intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/homeland-security-intelligence.html

Democrats Frame Trump’s Friends as Foes

New York Times Some Democrats see Elon Musk as an ideal foil. But not everyone agrees. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/democrats-frame-trumps-friends-as-foes.html

Durov pledges to step up Telegram moderation while interrogated in France — report

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. He made the pledge during his interrogation on December 6, according to the report https://tass.com/society/1901079

Next Ohio senator, a ‘fiscal conservative,’ aims to ‘get government out of people’s lives’

Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Ohio’s new Senator-designate, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, wants to get the country “to a more fiscally responsible path” and is bringing his years of state government experience to the upper chamber. “Look, as a fiscal conservative, I always want to move America on to a more fiscally responsible path, and…

A successful but challenging campaign: Republicans recount their experience

Jerusalem Post “It doesn’t get more American than this,” said Marc Zell, chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel (ROI) as he offered a le’chaim to a crowd of relieved volunteers. https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-837771

How Japan plans to stop China from ‘stealing the limelight’ at Trump’s inauguration

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. By dispatching its foreign minister to the event, Tokyo seems intent on asserting its influence – and avoiding being upstaged by Beijing. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3295255/how-japan-plans-stop-china-stealing-limelight-trumps-inauguration?utm_source=rss_feed

Nigeria becomes BRICS partner country

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Brazil took over BRICS presidency from Russia on January 1 https://tass.com/world/1901077

Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza

New York Times The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/israel-cabinet-ceasefire-gaza.html