(2024-01-12). France says Houthis are responsible for escalation in the Red Sea. devdiscourse.com France reaffirmed its condemnation of Houthi strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, calling for those to stop immediately in the wake of attacks launched by the United States and Britain against Houthi military targets in Yemen.
(2024-01-12). IEA: 50% more renewable capacity was added in 2023 throughout the whole world. independent.co.ug 
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | The world's capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time in the last three decades, giving it a real chance of achieving the goal of tripling global capacity by 2030 that governments set at the COP28 climate change conference last month, the IEA says in a new …
(2024-01-11). Is France Quietly Ditching Renewable Energy Targets? wattsupwiththat.com Greens are furious the wrong kind of zero carbon energy is being prioritised?
(2024-01-13). Correspondence] End-of-life, participatory democracy, and legislative work in France. thelancet.com France implemented a process of collective citizen-based reflection on end-of-life issues in September, 2022, but the Government is hesitant to work on drafting the bill and start the legislative process.
(2024-01-12). France's new foreign minister enabled Gaza genocide. electronicintifada.net Key lobbyist excuses slaughter of civilians.
(2024-01-11). Alberto Santos Dumont: The Brazilian Aviation Pioneer. america.cgtn.com 
Maria Valls shares with us the fascinating story of Alberto Santos Dumont, a Brazilian inventor and aviation pioneer who is often referred to as the "father of aviation". He lived between Brazil and France and his legacy has been an inspiration for Brazilians for decades.
(2024-01-12). Kiplimo off for Sunday's Valencia Road Race. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo is set to compete in a 10 km Valencia Road race in Spain on January 14th, 2024. Kiplimo, who also holds the world record for the 21km and is a double Commonwealth Gold medalist, traveled Thursday and is expected to face formidable competition from renowned …
(2024-01-12). Respiratory infections rip as Spain's COVID cases rise. wsws.org In Madrid, the Hospital Universitario La Paz, which serves a population in excess of 500,000 people and is one of the largest in Spain by the number of beds, has been forced to suspend operations to make room for new patients.
(2024-01-12). Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel. newarab.com 
Turkey is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said that Turkey would continue to provide documents, mostly visual…
(2024-01-11). EU Model Offered to Belarus Will Remind Many of the Good 'Ol Days. strategic-culture.su 
The EU's rank hypocrisy over journalism, murky relation with big U.S. companies and its own corruption cast a shadow over its recent Belarus move | ‚ùóÔ∏èJoin us on , , and . | Contact…
(2024-01-12). Firman acuerdo para retirar minas a la deriva en mar Negro. telesurtv.net Türkiye, Rumania y Bulgaria, signatarios del acuerdo, declararon que dicha herramienta asegurará mayor seguridad de la navegación.
(2024-01-11). Firman acuerdo para retirar minas a la deriva en mar Negro. telesurtv.net Türkiye, Rumania y Bulgaria, signatarios del acuerdo, declararon que dicha herramienta asegurará mayor seguridad de la navegación.
(2024-01-12). Meet Crown Prince Frederik X, the soon-to-be King of Denmark. geo.tv 
Prince Frederik X will take over from his mother, Queen Margrethe II, who recently announced her retirement…
(2024-01-12). Denmark supports strikes against Houthis in Yemen. devdiscourse.com Denmark, home to shipping company Maersk, fully supports the U.S. and British strikes against Yemen's Houthis, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in a statement on Friday.
(2024-01-12). Berber New Year 2974: Yennayer symbol of identity and resistance. pressenza.com The Berber New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated by the ´Amazigh people ª in a spirit of joy and sharing in different regions of North Africa but also in the Canary Islands of the European continent and in sub-Saharan countries which remain attached to this centuries-old tradition and Berber culture. | The word Yennayer is composed of ´yen ª, which means ´first ª, and ´ayer ª (or ayyur), which means ´month ª. It corresponds to the first day of the agrarian calendar used by the Berbers for several centuries, itself corresponding to the Julian calendar adopted in N…
(2024-01-12). Houthi attacks Hit Tesla! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In response to the recent armed conflicts in the Red Sea affecting shipping routes between Europe and Asia, electric car manufacturer Tesla has announced a temporary suspension of production at its Berlin factory for two weeks.The disruptions in the supply chain caused by the ongoing armed conflicts and consequent shifts in shipping routes have impacted Tesla's production in Germany. The company stated that due to prolonged shipping times causing gaps in the supply chain, it is compelled to suspend vehicle production at the Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg, excluding a few regions, from January 29 to…
(2024-01-12). Diplomacy Watch: Italy calls for diplomatic effort to end Ukraine war. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Italian defense minister Guido Crosetto said Wednesday that his country had to be " Crosetto said that Italy and Europe had to maintain its military support for Ukraine, but that continued aid did not me…
(2024-01-11). Calls to prosecute Israel for war crimes grow louder in Europe. mronline.org 
Anti-imperialist groups across Europe will observe January 13 as the Day of Action for Gaza, to mark the 100th day of Israel's ongoing genocidal war.
(2024-01-11). Russia's upper hand puts US-Ukraine at a crossroads. responsiblestatecraft.org 
Russian progress in the Ukraine war is pushing the United States toward a painful choice. If we want a prosperous Ukraine with a viable path toward liberal governance and European Union membership, we will have to concede that it cannot be a NATO or U.S. ally, and that this neutral Ukraine must have verifiable limits on the types and quantities of weapons it may hold. If we refuse to agree to those terms, Russia will quite probably turn Ukraine into a dysfunctional wreck incapable of rebuilding itself, allying with the West, or constituting a military threat to Russia. Russian progress is not yet evident…
(2024-01-11). AI giant Palantir on a quest to help the West. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Berber New Year 2974: Yennayer symbol of identity and resistance. pressenza.com The Berber New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated by the ´Amazigh people ª in a spirit of joy and sharing in different regions of North Africa but also in the Canary Islands of the European continent and in sub-Saharan countries which remain attached to this centuries-old tradition and Berber culture. | The word Yennayer is composed of ´yen ª, which means ´first ª, and ´ayer ª (or ayyur), which means ´month ª. It corresponds to the first day of the agrarian calendar used by the Berbers for several centuries, itself corresponding to the Julian calendar adopted in N…
(2024-01-12). 'International Law on trial as much as Israel' — Irish MEPs join rally at ICJ. mronline.org 
Irish members of the European Parliament joined a rally in front of the International Court of Justice at The Hague in support of Palestinians in Gaza, stating that this is a trial on International law as much as Israel.
(2024-01-12). "If Europe is under attack we will never come to help you" – EU top official quotes Trump. infobrics.org All things considered, it would be tempting to assume the former US President handed Europe its strategic autonomy "on a silver platter". It would seem that the European leaders in turn begged Trump to just remain "vassalized".
(2024-01-11). How Workers Of An Italian Factory Are Creating History. popularresistance.org The fight against plant closures, offshoring, mass layoffs, and persecution has been an almost a daily affair for the working class in Europe over the past two decades. COVID-19 and the escalating cost of living crisis further pushed workers to the brink. | Over these years ridden with scorching attacks of global finance capital marked with austerity and 'slave' labor, grassroots mobilization and solidarity were two major pillars of working-class organization and resistance. | It is in this context that the fightback by the workers of the former GKN factory in Campi Bisenzio near Florence in Italy against layoffs…
(2024-01-11). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Finnish workers continue struggle begun in September against austerity and attacks on right to strike involving tens of thousands despite union attempts to limit action; strikes and protests by Iranian workers over cost-of-living crisis continue into the New Year, with steel and oil workers striking over lack of employment rights; protests by Libyan oil workers and local residents at two oilfields shut down production to demand a hospital, jobs for youth and refinery to end petrol and gas shortage…
(2024-01-10). China and Finland to enhance cooperation. ecns.cn China and Finland agreed on Wednesday to bolster their mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance communication on international and regional affairs amid global challenges, as President Xi Jinping met with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto via video link.
(2024-01-12). Germany's Soaking Wet Drought…Helmholtz Drought Monitor Insists Drought Persists. wattsupwiththat.com Disconnected from reality: Despite heavy winter rains, flooding and DWD data, Germany's Helmholtz Institute insists parts of Germany are "extremely dry".
(2024-01-12). How the Mindset in Germany That Led to the Holocaust Now Enables Israel's Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
This week, South Africa is taking Israel to the UN's highest court, charging it with systematic war crimes of genocide, ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. Why does Germany continue to support Israel? Part of the answer lies with the unforgiveable 'guilt' that Germany feels about inflicting the Holocaust on the Jewish people. Another part, though, can
(2024-01-12). Nobel winner Ernaux backs Germany boycott over Palestine ban. newarab.com 
Nobel Prize for Literature winner The French author was
(2024-01-11). Poland Resists Cooperation With Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation. news.antiwar.com Poland has resisted efforts to investigate the 2022 bombings of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines that connect Russia and Germany, raising suspicion that the Polish government could have had knowledge of the attack, The Wall Street Journal reported. The leading theory among Western officials is that Ukraine was behind the blast and that it …
(2024-01-12). Train drivers in Germany strike for better wages and shorter working hours. wsws.org In this struggle, train drivers confront not only the management of national carrier Deutsche Bahn and the government, but the leadership of their own union who are doing everything to prevent an all-out strike.
(2024-01-11). Farewell to German Legend Franz Beckenbauer. counterpunch.org 
Arguably the greatest German soccer legend and one of world football's icons, the Kaizer, Franz Beckenbauer has joined the ever-increasing celestial footballing pantheon. He won everything as a player save for the UEFA Cup which he missed out on in his twilight playing days after returning to Germany and the Bundesliga from the New York
(2024-01-11). Premier Li Qiang to attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, visit Switzerland and Ireland. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang of the State Council will attend the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024 and pay an official visit to Switzerland and Ireland from January 14 to 17: Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2024-01-11). Irish climate expert Professor Ray Bates dies but his voice lives on. expose-news.com Last weekend, on 6 January 2024, Professor Ray Bates died peacefully in the tender care of Blackrock Hospice in Dublin, Ireland, aged 83. For many years, he spoke against unscientific climate alarmism. …
(2024-01-13). Correspondence] Interpreting COVID-19 data from China: a call for caution — Authors' reply. thelancet.com We thank Zhi Qu for the interest in our Article1 and for the suggestion to cautiously interpret and extrapolate the "snapshot of China"1 just according to the COVID-19 epidemic situation in Beijing. Concern from Qu is based on the inconsistent proportion of BQ.1 and its sublineages (BQ.1*) among surveillance results from four flights from China to Italy between Dec 26 and Dec 29, 2022 (11%),2 and local infections in Beijing (0%) reported by our previous research.1 However, the sample size of the study from Italy was small (n=61) and the geographical source of these four flights was also limited (three cities from…
(2024-01-12). Insorgiamo: The story of how workers of an Italian factory are creating history. mronline.org 
Laid-off workers of the former GKN plant in Campi Bisenzio, who have been leading a 900-day long struggle, have proposed to take over the plant by forming a cooperative to facilitate futuristic production.
(2024-01-12). Biden announces joint strikes in Yemen to safeguard maritime security. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- US President Joe Biden declared a successful joint operation with Britain and the support of Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands, targeting specific sites in Yemen.These strikes aimed at neutralizing Houthi rebel positions that posed a threat to the freedom of navigation in the region, particularly in the Red Sea.President Biden emphasized that the Houthi rebels had used the targeted locations to endanger the safety of American forces and civilian sailors navigating through these crucial maritime routes.The defensive action was framed as a direct response to the escalating Houthi attacks in…
(2024-01-11). SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ. sanews.gov.za SA presents genocide case against Israel at ICJ | It is all eyes on South Africa today as the country presents its genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands. | South Africa is currently on the stand this morning in a legal battle against Israel, which is accused of genocide in Gaza. | South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza and the case will be represented by six local legal minds. | Both South Africa and Israel are expected to lay bare their arguments during the tw…
(2024-01-11). SA speaks at ICJ case. sanews.gov.za SA speaks at ICJ case | Israel's response to the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023 has crossed the line and breaches the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide also referred to as "the Convention". | This is according to Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, who delivered his opening remarks at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, on Thursday. | "Madam President, 'in extending our hands across the miles to the people of Palestine, we do so in the full knowledge that we are part of a humanity that is at one'. These were the words of President Nel…
(2024-01-12). Putin to Visit Burundi. plusnews.ug 
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to Burundi and Equatorial Guinea in 2024. This was revealed by Russian news agency, Sputnik Africa. "Where is President Putin expected in 2024? Among the series of foreign visits to be made, two would target Africa: Burundi and Equatorial Guinea," said the news agency this past Saturday. …
(2024-01-12). US imposes sanctions over transfer of North Korean missiles to Russia. aljazeera.com Measures target three Russian entities, one individual. US State Department says missiles for use in Ukraine war.
(2024-01-12). Sweden Is Warned to 'Brace for War': Civil Defence Minister Tells Citizens to 'Get Moving' and Prepare for the End of 210 Years of Peace as Country Bids to Join NATO in Face of Russia Tensions. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-12). Russia slams US, UK, for Yemen strikes, demands UNSC session. geo.tv 
Russia accused both nations of 'total disregard for international law' calling airstrikes "another example of Anglo-Saxons' perversion of UNSC resolutions…
(2024-01-12). Houthis Fume After U.S., UK Attack Yemen; Saudi Urges For Self-restraint | 'Bad Mistake'. hindustantimes.com The U.S. and UK's air strikes on Yemen have left the Houthis fuming. The Iran-backed rebels have vowed retaliation and warned both NATO Nations to prepare to pay a heavy price. Saudi Arabia urged against further escalation and called for self-restraint. Russia, on the other hand, called for an emergency UNSC meeting over the attacks. A former U.S. official has called Joe Biden's move a 'bad mistake.' American and British Navies attacked more than a dozen Houthi military sites in Yemen early morning with fighter jets and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles. They called it retaliatory strikes following 27 Houthi a…
(2024-01-12). When Nothing Happens. counterpunch.org 
During one of my trips to Zuccotti Park in the midst of Occupy Wall Street, I saw a sign hanging in the encampment which featured a possibly apocryphal quote from the Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin. It read: "There are decades when nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen." We're currently in a period
(2024-01-12). China, Russia Trade Soared In 2023 As Commerce With US Sank. latintimes.com China-Russia trade reached more than $240 billion, customs figures showed, overshooting a goal of $200 billion set by the neighbours in bilateral meetings last year.
(2024-01-12). Emphasis Which All Of Us… smoothiex12.blogspot.com who have any military and intel education and experience on both American and Russian side have been saying non-stop about "Battle of Kiev" which… never happened. This is stated by my good friend Colonel Vladimir Trukhan starting at 42: 00. Pay attention to what Vladimir emphasizes and which I soon will chafe my tongue in my videos by explaining that military victories are won on operational and strategic levels. This is what Vladimir says, AGAIN, Russian Armed Forces "never lost operational initiative for a day while having some tactical complications" (c). I may add–inevitable in the operations of such s…
(2024-01-12). China Issues DEVASTATING Warning to Neocons as Putin and Xi Make History. thealtworld.com Geopolitical analyst and journalist Pepe Escobar reacts to reports of Xi Jinping warning the US over its interference in Taiwan, linking US provocations to the unstoppable reality of the growing Russia-China partnership which threatens US hegemony itself.
(2024-01-12). Russia proves to be self-sufficient in every way, Putin says. independent.co.ug 
ANADYR | TASS | Russia has shown the whole world that it is self-sufficient in every way, President Vladimir Putin said. "The main thing that we proved to ourselves and the whole world is that Russia is a self-sufficient country in every respect. It's strong and it's moving forward, and it looks confidently to the …
(2024-01-11). As West Condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia Embrace Dhaka. strategic-culture.su
(2024-01-11). Russians Cry Tears of Laughter Into Their Sanctioned German Beer. strategic-culture.su
(2024-01-11). White House Throws Support Behind Using Frozen Russian Funds to Spend on Ukraine. news.antiwar.com The White House has thrown its support behind legislation that's been introduced in Congress that would allow the use of frozen Russian central bank assets to fund Ukraine, Bloomberg reported. About $300 billion in Russian central bank assets was frozen by the US and its allies after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. The idea …
(2024-01-12). BRICS Group Expands Membership, Signaling Geopolitical Shift. infobrics.org The BRICS group, an international alliance originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape…
(2024-01-12). BRICS: Definition, Meaning and Usage. infobrics.org Russia has already outlined a wide-range of dynamic steps of BRICS+ activities, culminating with October summit in Kazan, capital of the Republic of Tatarstan…
(2024-01-12). "We are exhausted": NYT reveals weakness and exposes casualties of Ukrainian soldiers. infobrics.org Russia is showing its superiority in a war of attrition.
(2024-01-12). US escalates two-front war on Serbia. infobrics.org The endgame is to ensure that Belgrade can never recover its full sovereignty and potentially become a geopolitical nuisance that could ally itself not only with Russia, but any other multipolar global power, particularly at a time when BRICS+ is making such tremendous strides.
(2024-01-12). Oxfam report describes Israel's onslaught on Gaza as "deadliest conflict of the 21st century" wsws.org The intensity of the Zionist regime's bombardment has claimed the lives of Palestinians at a pace many times higher than NATO's war on Russia in Ukraine, the Syrian civil war, the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and wars in Sudan and Yemen.
(2024-01-11). Russia Still Wants to Collaborate with China on Long-Range Aircraft Program. infobrics.org Russia hopes to leverage its strengths to provide crucial components for the C929 project…
(2024-01-11). West frustrated by Global South's refusal to abandon Russia in secret US-G7 meeting on Ukraine. infobrics.org Brazil refuses to participate in Ukraine peace meeting without Russia's presence.
(2024-01-11). Ukraine's air defense in critical condition. infobrics.org The neo-Nazi regime's forces are not able to face Russian intense use of missiles and drones.
(2024-01-11). Russia Is Still — by Far — the World's Most-Sanctioned Country. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-12). Former Syrian general to face Swedish court for alleged war crimes. newarab.com 
A former Mohammed Hamo, 65, who lives in Sweden, is accused of having participated in the call for indiscriminate strikes in and around the cities o…
(2024-01-11). SA remains committed to creating a conducive environment for business. sanews.gov.za SA remains committed to creating a conducive environment for business | South Africa remains open for business and dedicated to creating a conducive environment for it to strive, says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. | The Minister made the remarks on Thursday during an engagement with members of the media ahead of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. | "We remain steadfast in carrying out structural reforms to support and accelerate economic recovery. As government, we remain resolved to deal with the energy and logistics challenges that are adversely impacting our economy," he…
(2024-01-11). An American Appeals To Taiwan: Don't Vote To Be Ukraine 2.0. pressenza.com "American bullets, Taiwanese blood" Is a Cruel and Evil Bargain | By John V. Walsh | On January 13, the people of Taiwan, officially designated the Republic of China (ROC), will elect a new President and unicameral legislature known as the Legislative Yuan. The election hinges on the question of Taiwan's policy toward the Mainland, the People's Republic of China (PRC). That policy will have a profound impact on East Asia — and the world. | Taiwan's major threat to peace in the area is a move to break with the One China Policy and declare independence from the Mainland. The PRC's policy is to reunite with Ta…
(2024-01-12). US Stops Arms Supplies to Ukraine -White House. plusnews.ug 
By Tass The United States has halted its deliveries of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine due to the lack of budget funds for such programs, Coordinator for Strategic Communications of the White House's National Security Council John Kirby has said. "We have issued the last drawdown package that we had funding to support," the …
(2024-01-12). Putin waged a trade war long before bombing Ukraine. Which side is winning? aljazeera.com Putin used tariffs, a naval blockade and bombed ports to target Ukrainian agricultural competition, but none worked.
(2024-01-12). UK to increase military funding for Ukraine as PM Sunak visits Kyiv. aljazeera.com British prime minister to announce new aid for Ukraine of 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2bn) for next financial year.
(2024-01-12). How Biden can bypass Congress on Ukraine aid. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The United States is investing in Ukraine's defense industry for the long haul, even if direct Ukraine aid dwindles in 2024. President Biden's
(2024-01-12). Wars To Cast Pall Over Meeting Of Global VIPs In Davos. latintimes.com The world's political and business elites will convene in Davos next week, with wars in Gaza and Ukraine set to dominate the annual gabfest in the Swiss Alps.
(2024-01-12). Did Ukraine kill Egyptian journalist who 'exposed Zelensky'?>. newarab.com 
On 26 December 2023, news of the assassination of Mohammad al-Alawi, an Egyptian investigative journalist, at the hands of Ukrainian intelligence services started circulating on social media and multiple media outlets. | According to reports, al-Alawi was potentially targeted after he revealed in late August 2023 that Olga Kiyashko, the mother-in-law of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's, had purchased a US$4.85 million villa in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. | The New Arab (TNA) Investigative Unit conducted a review of the videos testifying to the assassination of al-Alawi, and found them…
(2024-01-11). Surprise: US military failed to properly track weapons to Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org 
The Pentagon The U.S. has given Ukraine roughly $1.7 billion worth of weapons that it considers to be at high risk of diversion, $1 billion of which was not inventoried according to American legal standards for end-use monitoring, according to the report, which also notes that inventory pra…
(2024-01-11). Pentagon Did Not Properly Track Over $1 Billion in Weapons Shipped to Ukraine. news.antiwar.com More than $1 billion in weapons that were shipped to Ukraine have not been properly tracked by the Pentagon, a report from the Defense Department's inspector general has found. The report examined $1.699 billion in weapons sent to Ukraine that are subject to enhanced end-use monitoring (EEUM), which includes Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, …
(2024-01-11). Atrocity Alert No. 377: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory, Myanmar (Burma) and Ukraine. reliefweb.int
(2024-01-11). Stupidity is Rampant at Foreign Affairs when it comes to Ukraine. sonar21.com 
Zelensky plays piano with his penis | I read this stuff so you don't have to. Shout out to Gary in Austrailia who flagged this tripe to me. Emma Ashford and Kelly A. Grieco are two chick academics who do not know a damn thing about military operations and capabilities. Geez. This article is just another Dumb and Dumber episode with a dash of Ground Hog Day tossed in. | Emma, who is is a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, and Kelly, who is a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center, a Nonresident Fellow with the Marine Corps University's Brute Krulak Cent…
(2024-01-11). Stupidity is Rampant at Foreign Affairs when it comes to Ukraine. sonar21.com Zelensky plays piano with his penis | I read this stuff so you don't have to. Shout out to my friend in Australia who flagged this tripe to me. Emma Ashford and Kelly A. Grieco are two chick academics who do not know a damn thing about military operations and capabilities. Geez. This article is just another Dumb and Dumber episode with a dash of Ground Hog Day tossed in. | Emma, who is is a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University, and Kelly, who is a Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center, a Nonresident Fellow with the Marine Corps University's Brute Krulak…
(2024-01-12). Erdogan responds to US and UK airstrikes in Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – President Erdogan has shared his perspective on the airstrikes conducted by the United States and the United Kingdom on Houthi targets in Yemen.Accusing them of disproportionate force, Erdogan criticized the actions, alleging a desire to turn the Red Sea into a bloodbath. He asserted that the Houthis are effectively defending themselves against the military intervention by the US and the UK.President Erdogan delivered his comments following Friday prayers, expressing concerns about the perceived imbalance in the use of force. Drawing parallels with the situation in Israel and Palestine, he underscored…
(2024-01-12). Red Sea Strikes: US and UK hit back at Houthi targets! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a rapid response to Houthi assaults on commercial vessels amid Israeli-Gaza tensions, the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated airstrikes in Yemen. President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have both issued statements, challenging the Houthi actions and calling for a halt to attacks on Red Sea ships. Yemen's Deputy Foreign Minister affiliated with the Houthis, Hussin Al-Ezzi, issued a stern warning, emphasizing that the UK and the U.S. would face consequences for their overt aggression.The decision to launch airstrikes came after an emergency cabinet meeting convened by UK…
(2024-01-11). Gaza War Fuels Climate Crisis: "Massive" Carbon Emissions from Israeli Bombing. democracynow.org 
Israel's military assault on Gaza is not just a humanitarian disaster but also generating massive amounts of planet-heating emissions and exacerbating the climate crisis. The carbon emissions from Israel's bombs, tanks, fighter jets and other military activity in the first two months of the war were higher than the annual carbon footprints of 20 of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, according to researchers in the United States and United Kingdom. That is "a really conservative estimate," says Guardian reporter Nina Lakhani, who reported on the new study. We also speak with…
