The "Kinocide" report documents the systematic abuse and destruction of families by armed groups during conflicts in various countries, including Iraq, Syria, Rwanda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Sierra Leone, Russia, Ukraine, and Nazi Germany. The report highlights acts such as killing, severe injury, abduction, and burning of family homes, with the goal of giving a name to this form of atrocity and bringing it into international law and human rights discourse. The report is endorsed by leaders, individuals, and organizations, including Irwin Cotler, Masih Alinejad, and Sheryl Sandberg. The Civil Commission aims to disseminate the report through various channels in 2025 to raise awareness about kinocide and promote action from the international community to protect families from violence.
https://nypost.com/2025/01/01/world-news/hamas-intentionally-targeted-families-in-oct-7-attacks-damning-report-finds/The Institute of Strategic Studies (ISS) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Pakistan's strategic relationship with China, particularly in light of contemporary challenges and opportunities. Sohail Mahmood, Director-General of the ISS, highlighted the steady progression of Pakistan-China relations since 1949, citing the significance of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a key aspect of their partnership.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1267717-pak-china-relations-going-from-strength-to-strengthOn New Year's Eve, the foreign ministers of India, the US, Japan, and Australia issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to a "free and open Indo-Pacific" region. The statement was made on the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar representing India alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and foreign ministers from Japan and Australia. The four nations aim to address various challenges together, including climate change, pandemics, infrastructure development, maritime security, education, counter-terrorism, emerging technologies, and cybersecurity.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/pm-modi-to-host-quad-summit-in-2025-trump-to-attend-1851005US intelligence has accused the governments of Iran and Russia of spreading disinformation to manipulate voters and undermine trust in US elections. The Russian group, Center for Geopolitical Expertise, used artificial intelligence to create deepfake videos about American candidates and paid US web companies to create pro-Russian content. The Iranian group, Cognitive Design Production Center, a subsidiary of the Revolutionary Guard, worked since 2023 to incite political tensions in the US and was accused of hacking into accounts of top current and former US officials. All three countries - Russia, Iran, and China - were found to have sought to undermine confidence in US democracy ahead of the election, with Russia seeking to prop up Donald Trump's candidacy and Iran opposing it.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-imposes-sanctions-on-russian-and-iranian-groups-over-disinformation-targeting-american-voters/article69048929.eceSyrian Foreign Minister expressed support for a statement made by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelati, highlighting the significance of cooperation between their countries in maintaining regional stability and prosperity.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/938525-syria-s-new-leader-meets-with-kurdish-and-christian-representativesTurkey's foreign policy has achieved significant success in the past year, with notable accomplishments including its efforts to promote stability and development in countries such as Syria and Ethiopia. However, other news from the region is more negative, with reports of ongoing conflict and violence. The Palestinian Authority has suspended Al Jazeera broadcasts, while Israel has been accused of violating a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by hovering a drone over the country. Additionally, there have been reports of significant loss of life in Gaza, including nearly 1,100 Palestinian babies who have died due to the effects of war.
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/syrias-foreign-minister-makes-first-visit-abroad-to-saudi-arabia-18249569Turkish foreign policy has achieved significant success in the past year, with notable accomplishments including its efforts in Syria and Ethiopia. However, a separate issue is unfolding in Gaza, where Israeli military technology is reportedly being used to mark children and civilians for death on the Gaza border. This development raises concerns about the potential consequences of such actions.
https://www.trtworld.com/content/article/world-rings-in-2025-with-fireworksand-show-of-solidarity-with-gaza-18249297The United Nations rights office has released a report detailing "appalling destruction" caused by Israeli military raids on hospitals in the Gaza Strip during the recent conflict. The report highlights attacks on medical facilities, including the Kamal Adwan hospital where three mass graves were found with patients still attached to medical equipment. The report also notes that a volunteer nurse was fatally shot at Al Awda Hospital in December 2023 while looking out of a window. The UN considers Israel's retaliatory military campaign, which has killed over 45,500 people in Gaza, mostly civilians, as disproportionate and potentially amounting to war crimes. The report calls for independent investigations into the incidents, but Israel rejects the findings, accusing the UN rights office of having an "inherent obsession" with vilifying the country.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/01/01/gaza-healthcare-on-brink-of-total-collapse-as-un-accuses-israel-of-attacks-on-hospitals-calls-for-war-crimes-probe/161742The United Nations has accused Israel of violating international law by destroying hospitals in Gaza, a claim that has sparked widespread condemnation. Meanwhile, Ukraine's top diplomat has met with Syria's new leader in Damascus, marking a significant development in the region's complex web of alliances and rivalries.
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-israel-holding-bodies-of-198-palestinians-killed-in-2024-ngo-18249258