(2024-12-27). Insights | Erik Solheim extends early New Year wishes to the Chinese people. ecns.cn Looking upon this passing year, Erik Solheim, the former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), praises China for its progress in environmental initiatives in a recent interview with China News Network. He expresses hope that China will continue to adopt even greener practices by 2025. Additionally, he wishes his Chinese friends and the people of China a Happy New Year.
(2024-12-26). Leaked files show secret UK Syria project boosted Jolani's HTS. thegrayzone.com In the name of building a "moderate opposition," London established a social service and media network in areas controlled by HTS, benefitting the group it branded as a dangerous Al Qaeda affiliate. Leaked British intelligence files reviewed by The Grayzone raise grave questions about whether London has aided the rise of Hay ºat Tahrir al-Sham, the Islamist group which was proscribed by Western governments until it seized power in Syria this December. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated it is "too …
(2024-12-26). Headlines for December 26, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill Dozens, Including Five Journalists; Three Babies Freeze to Death, Russia Launches Massive Christmas Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid, Azerbaijani Airlines Crash in Kazakhstan Leaves Behind 38 Dead, 29 Survivors, Turkey's Erdoƒüan Threatens to "Bury" Syrian Kurds Unless They Lay Down Arms, Dozens Killed in Violence Across Mozambique Following Disputed Election Result, Gunmen Kill 2 Haitian Journalists Covering Reopening of Port-au-Prince Hospital, Judge Voids Arkansas Law Criminalizing Booksellers and Librarians Providing "Harmful" Books to…