Prologue Journal – Page 41491 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Iran condemns Israeli strikes, Hezbollah says resistance remains ‘vigilant’

Jerusalem Post Lebanon’s Hezbollah deputy leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a tweet that resistance is “vigilant” after Thursday’s exchange of fire over the disputed Lebanon-Israel border. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738684

Israel to UN: Security Council must condemn Lebanon and Hamas

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738682

Alibaba unveils ChatGPT alternative Tongyi Qianwen under cloud services after Baidu’s high-profile Ernie Bot launch

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Alibaba is the latest Chinese tech firm to follow through with a home-grown alternative to ChatGPT weeks after a similar product from Baidu received a mixed reception. https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3216344/alibaba-unveils-chatgpt-alternative-tongyi-qianwen-under-cloud-services-after-baidus-high-profile?utm_source=rss_feed

Will new Philippine sites for US military near Taiwan affect Manila-China ties?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. New EDCA sites key to country’s defence in the ‘strategic’ Luzon Strait against possible Chinese aggression in South China Sea, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3216342/will-new-philippine-sites-us-military-near-taiwan-affect-manila-china-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

Saudi-Omani delegation to hold ceasefire talks with Yemen’s Houthis in Sanaa

Jerusalem Post The visit by Saudi officials to Sanaa is an indication of progress in Oman-mediated talks between the kingdom and the Iran-aligned Houthi movement, which run in parallel to UN peace efforts. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738681

China and France make peace pledge on Ukraine as Macron caps trip with Xi meeting

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In joint declaration, both countries agree to restart top-level talks and work together on global challenges. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3216350/macrons-visit-guangzhou-university-lesson-past-cooperation-and-push-future-academic-ties-china?utm_source=rss_feed

Russia warns West: we may work around the Black Sea grain deal

Jerusalem Post The Black Sea grain deal is an attempt by the United Nations to ease a food crisis that predated the Russian invasion of Ukraine. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738680

Mortar shells fired at Kissufim, southern Israel fall within Gaza Strip

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738679

Chinese hospital to carry out uterus transplants in clinical trial

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Married women aged 18 to 40 with uterine infertility will receive donated wombs in study aiming to help them have their own children. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3216352/chinese-hospital-carry-out-uterus-transplants-clinical-trial?utm_source=rss_feed

China to promote early, proper settlement of Palestinian issue

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-738678