The UAE has issued a decision to target networks linked to financing terrorism, as part of its efforts at the local and international levels. The list of individuals targeted includes eight people with nationalities from Sweden, Türkiye, and the UAE, such as Yousef Hassan Ahmed Al-Mulla and Saeed Khadem Ahmed Bin Touq Al Marri. The list also includes entities with headquarters in the United Kingdom, including Cambridge Education and Training Center LTD and Nafel Capital. Financial institutions and regulatory authorities must implement measures to comply with the laws and legislation of the country.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-adds-19-individuals-entities-to-terrorism-list-over-muslim-brotherhood-linksThe UN rights office has documented a significant increase in alleged executions of Ukrainian military personnel captured by Russian armed forces between September and November last year. According to the office's report, 62 alleged executions were recorded in 19 separate incidents, with five verified cases. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022, the office has verified the execution of 68 Ukrainian service personnel. The report also found that 170 civilians have been summarily executed in Russia-controlled areas, including in places of detention. The UN rights chief, Al-Nashif, expressed concern over the lack of accountability for these killings and called on both sides to end the use of torture against prisoners of war.
https://www.montanarightnow.com/national_news/un-denounces-spike-in-russian-executions-of-ukrainian-pows/article_62b460eb-847e-594f-a33f-7c273446fa94.htmlUN Envoy Geir Pedersen warned the new caretaker regime in Syria against making mistakes that would imperil the country's transition after decades of dictatorship under Bashar al-Assad. He expressed concern over Israeli attacks on Syria, which he said endanger its territorial integrity and could jeopardize the prospects for an orderly political transition. The envoy welcomed efforts by new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa to unify the country and dissolve armed groups, including Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, but cautioned against rushing the process. Pedersen also expressed concern over Israeli military action in the Golan Heights and beyond, citing reports of attacks on civilians and destruction of civilian infrastructure. He emphasized that decisions made now will determine Syria's future for a long time to come and urged the international community to "get the next phase right" to build a foundation for lasting peace and stability in Syria.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40341732/un-warns-against-missteps-that-could-endanger-syria-transitionThe US government has declared a genocide in six instances since the end of the Cold War, with the most recent being against Myanmar in 2022. The declaration was made after the International Justice Court found the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) guilty of genocide in Sudan's Darfur region. As a result, sanctions were imposed on RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo Mousa, also known as Hemedti, for his role in systematic atrocities committed against civilians, including mass rape and gross violations of human rights.
https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2025/01/07/genocide-happening-in-sudan-why-that-matters/The US has declared that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have committed genocide, leading to sanctions against their leader. Meanwhile, a US envoy has expressed optimism about progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, calling it "really great progress". In other news, Palestine has condemned settler violence and Israeli threats against West Bank cities. Additionally, Iran's involvement in regional conflicts is being scrutinized, with its actions in Lebanon and Syria sparking concerns. Technical meetings are ongoing to solidify a ceasefire agreement for the Gaza region, facilitated by Qatar.
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/activists-cite-us-role-in-gaza-genocide-as-blinken-flags-sudan-genocide-18251401China is committed to working with Indonesia and other BRICS members to strengthen their partnership and promote global governance reform. This move aligns with the trend of collective growth in the Global South, as stated by a spokesperson for China. The goal is to foster a more comprehensive, inclusive, and practical partnership that contributes to building a community with a shared future for mankind.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1326408.shtmlSouth Korean Foreign Minister Choi had requested that diplomatic efforts between South Korea, the United States, and Japan be maintained. This includes cooperation between Seoul and Washington as well as ties among the three nations.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/south-korea-main-opposition-party-to-file-complaint-against-acting-president-choi/Indonesia's membership in the BRICS group represents a strategic step towards strengthening South-South cooperation and promoting global governance reform, according to the Chinese Institute of International Studies. Indonesia shares a similar perspective on global governance with other BRICS member countries, prioritizing democratization and multipolarization over exclusive Western approaches. The expansion of BRICS is driven by an increasing number of Global South countries seeking a more equitable and just transformation of global governance, guided by principles of fairness, justice, openness, and inclusiveness.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1326444.shtmlIndonesia has taken on a more prominent role in global affairs, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with its commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation to create a fairer and more inclusive global structure. This development is significant given Indonesia's growing influence, particularly within the BRICS grouping, which was established in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/indonesia-welcomes-its-entry-into-brics-bloc-204440