Prologue Journal – Page 87 – Understanding current events through the lenses of the past and future.

Bezalel Smotrich to meet US Treasury secretary Bessent in DC next week

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-844047

Attack on Consulate General results from anti-Russian rhetoric by Paris — Zakharova

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “It was only by luck that no one was injured,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman noted https://tass.com/politics/1920105

Israel ranks second most targeted country for cyberattacks

Jerusalem Post In 2023, Israel was in fourth place for the number of attacks after India, the US, and Ukraine. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-844046

Tu Kuo-ch’ing, influential translator of Taiwan literature, dies at 83

Taipei, Feb. 27 (CNA) Translator Tu Kuo-ch’ing (杜國清), who dedicated his life to introducing literature from Taiwan to Western audiences, has died aged 83. https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202502270027

Warm weather forecast for 228 Peace Memorial Day holiday

Taipei, Feb. 27 (CNA) Warm weather is forecast in Taiwan over the three-day 228 Peace Memorial Day weekend that starts on Friday, the Central Weather Administration said Thursday. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202502270026

Pentagon says transgender troops are disqualified from service without an exemption

Fox News U.S. service members who are transgender or otherwise exhibit gender dysphoria are prohibited from military service unless they obtain an exemption, according to an internal Pentagon memo. The memo, revealed in a court filing on Wednesday night, details the Trump administration’s new policy regarding transgender individuals. The policy notes that such service members…

At least 10 wounded in combined terror ramming, stabbing attack

Jerusalem Post Terrorist gunned down by Israeli security forces • Two police officers reportedly stabbed by terrorist • 10 evacuated to nearby hospital https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-844044

Expert forecasts record sunflower harvest for Russia next agricultural year

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “We think that in the next season, all other things being equal and with no unexpected developments, there is a chance that we can hit a record 18 mln metric ton harvest,” Dmitry Rylko said https://tass.com/economy/1920101

Will Donald Trump’s US immigration ‘gold cards’ appeal to China’s ultra-rich?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The president is offering green cards in return for investments of US$5 million, but prospective applicants may prefer to wait and see. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3300436/will-donald-trumps-immigration-gold-cards-appeal-chinas-ultra-rich?utm_source=rss_feed

What to Know About the Turkey-P.K.K. Conflict

New York Times The fighting has taken more than 40,000 lives over the past four decades. The group’s leader is now calling for its fighters to put down their arms. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/27/world/middleeast/turkey-kurds-pkk.html