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North Korea Warns U.S. to Beware of its Christmas Gift if no Action is Taken on Denuclearization Policy Soon

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6 years ago

December 7, 2019

The North Korean foreign ministry has cleared to Washington that they have to decide what “Christmas gift” they want to receive if there is a failure in changing United States “hostile policies” on denuclearization before the end of the year. North Korea’s vice minister of foreign affairs in charge of relations with the United States, Ri Thae Song, has warned the United States of an approaching end-of-year deadline. North Korea has made it clear that President Trump’s recent calls for more talks is nothing but a foolish trick hatched to keep the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) bound to dialogue and use it in favor of the political situation and election in the U.S.

Ri said in his statement states that the DPRK has done its utmost with maximum perseverance not to backtrack from the important steps it has taken on its own initiative. “What is left to be done now is the U.S. option and it is entirely up to the U.S. what Christmas gift it will select to get,” the statement stated. Ri did not clarify what is the meaning of a “Christmas gift,” but a Reuters breaking news editor speculated on Twitter that North Korea could be threatening a satellite launch, an outright ICBM test, a SLBM test far from Korean Peninsula or a nuclear test.

North Korea has been ramping up missile tests and other military demonstrations in recent months. Negotiations have faltered since a February summit between Kim Jong-un and Trump in Vietnam. Later Kim issued his end-of-year deadline and said North Korea would seek a “new path” if the U.S. persists with sanctions and pressure.

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Swiss International University Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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6 days ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.