Prologue Journal – Page 40175 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Hong Kong barbershop featured in Mirror music video catches fire, leaving 2 injured, but historic interior saved

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Blaze broke out at Shanghai-style barbershop in Choi Hung late on Saturday night. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3217240/fire-hong-kong-barbershop-where-boy-band-mirror-shot-latest-clip-leaves-2-injured-decades-history?utm_source=rss_feed

Yu Chang headlines Rex Sox comeback win with two clutch swings

Taipei, April 16 (CNA) Taiwanese MLB utility infielder Yu Chang (張育成) of the Boston Red Sox broke his hitless drought with two clutch swings to put his team ahead twice in a 9-7 comeback victory over Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Angels in the United States Saturday. https://focustaiwan.tw/sports/202304160004

Ukrainian defenders post photos of “holiday gifts” prepared for Russian invaders for Easter

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainian soldiers have prepared “holiday gifts” for the occupiers for Easter. Source: The photos of explosives painted to look like Easter eggs have been posted by Operational Command Pivnich (North) Details: The photos show soldiers painting ammunition for future battles using brushes. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/16/7398076/

Throwing more money and land at projects isn’t the way to develop Hong Kong’s innovation and technology

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hong Kong’s need to diversify its economy has long been known, but efforts to develop innovation and technology have had mixed success. The tired old formula fails to take into account how the digital…

Power Struggle Between Sudan’s Top Two Generals Turns Deadly

Wall Street Journal Sudanese doctors said at least 56 civilians were killed and hundreds injured in clashes between rival factions of the country’s armed forces https://www.wsj.com/articles/power-struggle-between-sudans-top-two-generals-turns-deadly-5325a8a8

Four civilians killed in Russian attacks over past 24 hours

Pravda Ukraine Four Ukrainian civilians were killed in Russian attacks on 15 April. Source: Military Media Center, a media platform for Ukraine’s defence and security forces Details: Sixteen more civilians have been injured in the Russian strikes. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/16/7398077/

Sixteen dead, 9 injured in Dubai residential building fire

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-739344

Rebels in Indonesia’s Papua region say they killed 9 army soldiers

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. West Papua National Liberation Army spokesperson confirms attack after Jakarta did not respond to request for negotiations. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3217237/rebels-indonesias-papua-region-say-they-killed-9-army-soldiers?utm_source=rss_feed

Dozens of Israeli websites targeted in cyber attacks in 48 hours

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Various pro-Palestinian hacker groups knock offline the websites of dozens of prominent Israeli companies and institutions in a show of solidarity with Palestinians. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2023/04/16/701645/Dozens-of-Israeli-websites-targeted-by-pro-Palestine-hacker-groups-within-past-48-hours

Gazprom delivers 38.5 mln cubic meters of gas to Europe through Ukraine via Sudzha

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The application for pumping through “Sokhanovka” was rejected by the Ukrainian side https://tass.com/economy/1604985