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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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5 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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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

Published

3 months ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.