codepink.org (2025-12-30). A Moment of Hope in Gaza
Just this month, during Israel's ongoing genocide against Palestinians, 168 students graduated from medical school, in Gaza. Wearing their white coats, they stood in front of the ruined façade of what was formerly Gaza's largest hospital, the Al-Shifa Medical Complex. As a backdrop, the destroyed building realistically conveys perils the graduates faced while earning their medical degrees. Throughout the last two years of their studies, they risked assassination, injury, arrest, imprisonment, and torture, as well as attacks on their own family members.
(2025-12-30). Gaza endures new Israeli strikes eighty-one days into 'ceasefire'. tehrantimes.com Eighty-one days after the Gaza "ceasefire," Israeli forces continue assaults, striking al-Maghazi Camp, Beit Lahia, and southern areas, detonating an armored vehicle, and demolishing homes in Gaza City.
(2025-12-30). The Gaza Genocide Was Not A One-Off. popularresistance.org The architecture of extermination: Why the Gaza genocide is premeditated and repeatable. Suppose we accept the fiction that none of us expected Israel to launch a full-scale genocide in Gaza—a premeditated campaign to erase the Strip and exterminate a significant portion of its inhabitants. Let us pretend that nearly eighty years of relentless massacres were not a prelude to this moment, and that Israel had never before sought the physical destruction of the Palestinian people as outlined by the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2025-12-30). Gaza, Iran top agenda as Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss key regional files, with Gaza and Iran at the top of the agenda.
(2025-12-30). Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks over Gaza, region. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Trump-Netanyahu meet on Gaza; UAE, Saudi clash in Yemen. newarab.com 
A meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President According to a report in Axios, Trump and his aides raised issues of settler violence against Palestinians, the financial instabil…
(2025-12-30). October 7, 2023: Is Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag" ? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map" ? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-12-30). Britain calls it safety. It is censorship. strategic-culture.su By Raphael TSAVKKO GARCIA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Online Safety Act, sold as child protection, now hides Gaza's suffe…
(2025-12-30). Israel Defends Somaliland Recognition at UN Amid Gaza and Security Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu Somaliland, a former British protectorate, has operated as a de facto independent state since 1991, following the collapse of Somalia into civil war. Despite maintaining relative stability and its own governing institutions, it has never been formally recognised by any UN member state. Somalia, however, continues to regard Somaliland as an integral part of its …
(2025-12-30). Bearing witness to the gruesome end of Western liberalism. electronicintifada.net Corporate journalism skewered in Omar El Akkad's award-winning book on Gaza genocide.
(2025-12-30). As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his 'client list'. |
(2025-12-30). The Epstein Saga: Chapter 4, Good Old Robert. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-30). Imperial Disaster: An Assessment of Trump's Operation in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Dec 29, 2025 | The maximum pressure operation launched by the Trump administration against Venezuela—centered in the Caribbean during the last quarter of 2025—is a strategic failure and a comprehensive defeat: diplomatically, militarily, legally, and symbolically. | What began as a multisectoral offensive to fracture the Venezuelan state and force a regime change in favor of its economic subordination has resulted in a crisis of legitimacy for Washington, a consolidation of a certain degree of regional and global resistance, and the exposure of criminal practices that threaten…
(2025-12-30). Trump Suggests US Bombed 'Big Facility' in Venezuela. No One Seems to Know What He's Talking About. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-12-30). FM Araghchi briefed on latest Iran-Venezuela developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was briefed on the latest bilateral developments between Iran and Venezuela.
(2025-12-30). (More statements) Oppose US imperialist aggression against Venezuela. links.org.au 
New statements from Indonesian left, the Progressive International, and others opposing US imperialist intervention in Venezuela.
(2025-12-30). All Out: Emergency Protest / Press Conference, Tue, 12/30, 11 am Rodino Fed Bldg, 970 Broad St., Newark, NJ, Called by POP: Condemn Trump / USA Bombing of Venezuela! fightbackbetter.com PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM DECEMBER 29, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S…
(2025-12-30). Venezuela ALBA News, 12.29.2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-30). Any aggression against Iran to face immediate response. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Ali Shamkhani has warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a swift and decisive response, emphasizing the country's independent defensive capabilities.
(2025-12-30). Former Prime Minister of Greece: W.E. Talk turns mutual learning among civilizations into people's experience. ecns.cn Over these five years, East-West Dialogue(W. E. Talk) has done something important. It has built a real bridge, an intellectual bridge of ideas between peoples, transcending borders, across cultures, beyond prejudice.
(2025-12-30). Restoration and protection of historical sites planned on Qeshm Island. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Following field and expert visits after the monsoon rains with the aim of diagnosing the damages of the historical sites and monuments on Qeshm Island, Hormozgan province, a series of serious hazards and damages were identified and restoration measures were planned.
(2025-12-30). The Israeli Government Put My Name At The Top Of An 'Antisemite' List. caitlinjohnstone.com.au My name appears at the top of a list in a document the Israeli government released earlier this month in order to draw false associations between the Bondi Beach shooting and online criticism of Israel and its atrocities. | The
(2025-12-30). Huangyan coral reefs healthy, says report. ecns.cn The coral reef ecosystem of China's Huangyan Island is healthy, and the recent establishment of a national nature reserve is expected to enhance its diversity, stability and sustainability through strict protection and ecological restoration efforts, according to a report unveiled on Monday.
(2025-12-30). Inside Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — As global challenges intensify, nuclear technology is emerging as a practical solution across multiple sectors, offering tools for healthcare, food security, environmental protection, and sustainable energy.
(2025-12-30). Political Firestorm over Karthigai Deepam Lamp Lighting. devdiscourse.com In a pointed critique, Union Minister L Murugan has accused the ruling DMK of disrespecting the Constitution by disregarding a High Court verdict on the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting case. According to Murugan, the DMK government prevented Hindus from exercising their constitutional right to worship, as defined by B R Ambedkar.
(2025-12-30). Record set in high-speed maglev tech. ecns.cn China has set a global record by accelerating a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds, marking the fastest performance of a superconducting electrodynamic suspension system to date and signaling a major advancement in ultra-high-speed transportation research.
(2025-12-30). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80. tribune.com.pk 
Khaleda Zia, who became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991 and went on to develop a bitter rivalry with Sheikh Hasina as they spent decades trading power, died on Tuesday after a long illness. She was 80. | Her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), said that she died after a prolonged illness. She had advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, and chest and heart problems, her doctors said. | She went to London for medical treatment in early 2025, staying for four months before returning home. | Though Khaleda had been out of power since 2006 and had spent several years in jai…
(2025-12-30). Iran second most active country in '100 Hours of Astronomy'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Recording more than 30 astronomy events, Iran is the second most active participant in the 100 Hours of Astronomy, an event run annually by the International Astronomical Union to encourage people from all over the world to unite under one sky.
(2025-12-30). JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown. sanews.gov.za JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 174 motorists for drunk driving in a continued crackdown against driving under the influence over the festive period. | The law enforcement agency has committed to a zero-tolerance approach for the festive season, with high visibility and roadblocks conducted. | "As the 2025 festive season enters its most critical period, our officers have intensified law enforcement operations to curb the reckless scourge of driving under the influence of alcohol. | "Between 22 and 28 December 2025, JMPD officers conducte…
(2025-12-30). Syria's New Leaders Court Alawite Loyalty After Deadly Backlash. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria's Alawite community, long associated with the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, has found itself exposed and vulnerable since his fall. Although many Alawites benefited from access to state jobs under Assad, large numbers also endured poverty and bore the brunt of Syria's 14-year civil war. That fragile post-Assad relationship shattered in March, when …
(2025-12-30). Chile's Failure To Bury Neoliberalism Led To Pinochetista President. popularresistance.org Stunning, though expected, on December 14, a majority of Chileans (58 per cent to 41 per cent) elected far-right Republican Party candidate Jose Antonio Kast as president for the 2026-30 term, defeating the Communist candidate Jeannette Jara in the second round. | A strong admirer of the Pinochet dictatorship, Kast is also an open supporter of Argentina's Javier Milei and Donald Trump, and maintains close links to the Trump-affiliated Heritage Foundation. His victory presents a significant opportunity for US imperialism.
(2025-12-30). Trump 'shocked & outraged' by alleged Putin house drone plot amid Ukraine talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump's first reaction has emerged after Russia claimed Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's Novgorod residence during ongoing peace talks. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump was described as "shocked and outraged" by the reported attack. Russian officials say Ukraine launched a massive drone assault, claiming all 91 long-range drones were intercepted. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov labeled the incident "state terrorism" and warned retaliation targets have been selected. Ukraine has firmly denied the accusation, with President Volodymyr Zelensky calling it a lie. The dramat…
(2025-12-30). How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very. portside.org How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very |
(2025-12-30). Ukraine: Negotiations At A Standstill, The War Progresses. popularresistance.org The speed of progress Russian troops are making has increased. During the last weeks several significant Ukrainian cities — Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Myronograd, Huleipole — have fallen into Russian hands. The Ukrainian command seems to ignore this reality. It took weeks to admit that Siverks had fallen. It still claims to hold ground in Myrnograd and Huleipole. It loudly claims a successful counteroffensive in Kupiansk while its troops there get bombed to smithereens. | Meanwhile Russia has widely succeeded in de-energizing Ukraine. Electricity in Ukraine's big cities is limited to less than 12 ho…
(2025-12-30). World Bank Miracle: How To Show Rising Poverty As Declining! popularresistance.org Of late, there have been several academic papers and media write-ups on the World Bank's 2025 claim of steeply declining extreme poverty in the world, especially in Asia. It would be wonderful if this was true, but it is not true. | This claim is spurious, arising from a statistical legerdemain that the World Bank and governments have practiced for many decades, ignoring all criticism. For half a century, they have repeatedly underestimated poverty line expenditure until by now their poverty lines are so incredibly low that they do not permit human survival.
(2025-12-30). Tribunal upholds Nawaz Sharif's NA-130 win, dismisses PTI challenge. tribune.com.pk 
An election tribunal has upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan's notification declaring Nawaz Sharif the winner in Lahore's NA-130, dismissing a challenge filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Dr Yasmin Rashid. | The decision ends her bid to overturn Sharif's victory in the February 2024 general election from the constituency, also known as NA-130 (Lahore-XIV). | The tribunal, headed by Judge Rana Zahid Mahmood, rejected Dr Rashid's petition on technical grounds. The ruling means the official result notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will remain in force. | According to the published…
(2025-12-30). Fishing ban revitalizes Yangtze. ecns.cn Rare and endangered fish species such as the Yangtze sturgeon and Chinese suckers, orMyxocyprinus asiaticus, are now more frequently sighted in the Chongqing section of the Yangtze.
(2025-12-30). Daria Kasatkina Returns Recharged after Mental Health Break. devdiscourse.com Daria Kasatkina, an Australian tennis player with Russian roots, is ready to make her comeback at the Brisbane International after a six-week hiatus focused on mental health. Her break followed a challenging period marked by a demanding tour schedule and the emotional stress of adapting to her new national identity.
(2025-12-30). Chinese Embassy in Panama opposes demolition of Chinese monument in Panama. ecns.cn (ECNS) — The Chinese Embassy in Panama on Monday expressed extreme shock, strong indignation and firm opposition after the municipal government of Arraiján forcibly demolished the China—Panama Friendship Park and a monument commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese people in Panama.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts live fire training on maritime targets to the north and southwest of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct training in the waters and airspace to the north and southwest of the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-12-30). India's Rice Export Boom Fuels a Looming Groundwater Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu India's rise to become the world's largest rice producer and exporter has been hailed by politicians as a triumph of policy and farmer resilience. Exports have nearly doubled over the past decade, surpassing 20 million metric tons in the latest fiscal year and giving India control over roughly 40% of global rice trade. Yet behind …
(2025-12-30). Prehistoric sites identified in Esfarayen. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Targeted paleolithic studies, supported by North Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, began in the Esfarayen and Safiabad plains, during which valuable evidence of the presence of hunter-gatherer societies in this region was identified for the first time.
(2025-12-30). Winter scene in Urmia after snowfall. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Snowfall has blanketed Urmia in white, giving streets, parks, and the surrounding foothills a distinctly wintery appearance.
(2025-12-30). Kiev to face retaliation for terrorist actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Kiev will face retaliation for its terrorist actions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2025-12-30). Shropshire Sinkhole? Blame It On Climate Change! wattsupwiththat.com If you want more money from the government, what better excuse do you need than "climate change"!
(2025-12-30). Over 17,000 individuals trapped in flood, blizzard rescued. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 17,613 people affected by floods and snow blizzard in the country.
(2025-12-30). Can You Recognize a State That Doesn't Exist? moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, a long-lasting equilibrium in the Horn of Africa is disturbed by Israel becoming the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, a polity that has been in self-government since 1991, albeit not yet recognized under international law. The move calls for consideration of Israel's intentions as well as the legal and security …
(2025-12-30). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-30). IIM JAP 2026: Direct Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur has started online registration for candidates who have passed CAT 2025 and now seeking admission in two-year full time MBA program through Joint Admission Process or JAP 2026.
(2025-12-30). Concern over Israel's recognition of Somaliland. sanews.gov.za Concern over Israel's recognition of Somaliland | South Africa has noted with concern, the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state. | In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said the recognition constitutes a violation of the Federal Republic of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and is a direct threat to peace in the Horn of Africa. | "We uphold the African Union's principle of uti possidetis the sanctity of inherited borders as the continent's essential safeguard against conflict. We distinguish unequivocall…
(2025-12-30). US Military Launches 30th Strike in Boat Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command announced on Monday that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the waters of Latin America, marking the 30th strike since the campaign began on September 2. SOUTHCOM said the boat was targeted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and claimed, without providing any evidence, that it was "transiting along known narco-trafficking …
(2025-12-30). China imposes sanctions on dozens of US weapons manufactures over arms sales to Taiwan. peoplesdispatch.org Ignoring repeated Chinese warnings and their own expressed commitments to the one-China policy, successive US administrations have been selling arms to Taiwan and supporting separatist forces there.
(2025-12-30). MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The Inside Story. ummid.com The change from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G shows the BJP agenda to quite some extent, away from Gandhi's ideology, undermines federalism, the concept of Rights and doesn't care for the marginalized!
(2025-12-30). Nepal partners with Indigenous Chepang community to implement effective conservation measures. globalvoices.org 
The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). PIA to restart London route, its most popular international service. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan International Airlines will resume direct flights to London after a six-year gap, operating four weekly services from Islamabad starting March 29, the national flag carrier announced on Tuesday. | The flights, expected to depart from Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport, mark PIA's return to its first and most popular international route following the suspension of direct operations in July 2020. | PIA is already operating three weekly flights to Manchester, which resumed on October 25 after a five-year hiatus. The Manchester service initially started with two weekly flights before being increased to…
(2025-12-30). Saudi Arabia calls national security a red line, urges UAE exit from Yemen. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. | The warning marked Riyadh's strongest language yet against Abu Dhabi, as the coalition said it struck what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists. Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council head also set a deadline for Emirati forces to leave, urging the UAE to comply. | Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are both ma…
(2025-12-30). Railway Lines and Corruption: Kumari Selja's Dual Agenda for Regional Development. devdiscourse.com Kumari Selja, a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament for Sirsa, has called for the construction of two new railway lines to spur economic development in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan's border regions. She advocates for the Sirsa-Rania-Tibbi and Sirsa-Bhadra lines to enhance connectivity and benefit local farmers and traders.
(2025-12-30). Prospect and implications of other effective area-based conservation measures in indigenous Chepang landscape in Nepal. globalvoices.org The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). Irrigation equipment exports reach $100m in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran exported about $100 million worth of irrigation equipment in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the deputy head of the Agriculture Ministry's water and soil department said.
(2025-12-30). This Week in People's History, Dec 31-Jan 6, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 31-Jan 6, 2026 |
(2025-12-30). (W.E. Talk) Beate Trankmann: Many of the challenges we face today cannot be solved in isolation. ecns.cn Over the past5 years, the program has built an effective platform for constructive dialogue, contributing to greater understanding across different cultures and traditions. UNDP has been pleased to engage with W.E. Talk through interviews and exchanges to showcase our work in international development and multilateral cooperation. These conversations help connect policy debates and strengthen broader public understanding.
(2025-12-30). PSX surges to new record as KSE-100 posts fresh all-time high. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displays record-setting rally as it appears well-poised for a vibrant 2026, underpinned by improving sentiment and sustained liquidity, as it continued its record-setting momentum on Tuesday. | The market began the session on a strong footing, swiftly scaling an intra-day high of 174,805.16 in early trading. However, profit-taking then triggered a mid-morning correction, pulling the index down to an intra-day low of 174,121.42. Subsequently, sentiment stabilised, with the market moving within a narrow band and posting a gradual recovery through the afternoon session. | The benchma…
(2025-12-30). Tractor, Malavan share the spoils in 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor and Malavan shared the spoils in a goalless draw in Matchweek 15 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Commodities Battered by Trump Turbulence Look for Breathing Space in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu Commodity markets were whipsawed in 2025 as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, trade threats and geopolitical manoeuvring drove prices more by headlines than fundamentals. Volatility surged across energy, metals and precious assets, producing sharp winners and losers. While 2026 could bring relative calm if trade tensions ease, the aftershocks of Trump-era policy shifts are likely …
(2025-12-30). Xi's diplomacy in 2025: Shedding light on a world at crossroads. ecns.cn As 2025 draws to a close, a review of Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagements throughout the year reflects China's firm and steady strides on the global stage.
(2025-12-30). US conducts 30th lethal strike on alleged 'drug vessel'. tehrantimes.com The U.S. military said Monday it killed two alleged "drug smugglers" in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific, but—as with 30 similar attacks—offered no verifiable evidence.
(2025-12-30). UNSC members condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — The majority of United Nations Security Council member states have condemned Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa.
(2025-12-30). Zelensky will have to hide for rest of life: Medvedev. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Vladimir Zelensky will have to hide for the rest of his life following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.
(2025-12-30). Armed clash between ISIS terrorists and security forces; MHP issues a new assessment on Syria; Drug and football betting investigations expand. uwidata.com Last week, at the top of Türkiye's agenda was large-scale operations against ISIS and an armed clash that broke out during an operation in the district of Yalova. Another important item in the agenda was statements by Feti Yƒ±ldƒ±z, Deputy Chair of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), regarding developments in Syria. The expanding investigations into …
(2025-12-30). 30 Reasons to Donate to Consortium News. consortiumnews.com As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary of continuous publication, please consider making a $30 donation to help ensure that Consortium News persists. A dollar for every year of publication, from 1995 to today. We thank you if you have already…
(2025-12-30). Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages | Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ⚪ "Congratulations to Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the AFCON knockout stages after a hard-fought victory," government said in a post on social media platform, X. ⚪ This as the South African senior men's team are through to the last 16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Zimbabwe 3-2 in a pulsating five-goal thriller played at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco. ⚪ In a statement, the South African Football Association (SAFA) sa…
(2025-12-30). Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida. aljazeera.com US president and Israeli prime minister exchange flattery as Trump threatens Iran and stresses that Hamas must disarm.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts training of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority, and anti-sub operations to the East of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers to conduct drills in the waters and airspace to the east of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on subjects of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority as well as submarine hunting and anti-submarine operations.
(2025-12-30). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2025-12-30). John Pilger: Afflictor of the Powerful. consortiumnews.com UPDATED: John Pilger died two years ago today on Dec. 30, 2023. Better than just about anyone else, he used his prodigious talents to simply do his job as a reporter, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium…
(2025-12-30). Explained: How to change gmail.com email address. ummid.com In a much desired feature, Google has now decided to allow @gmail.com email address users to change with a new user name without losing data and also brand value.
(2025-12-30). Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti formally recognised as chief of Bugti tribes. tribune.com.pk 
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti was formally conferred the position of chief of the Bugti tribe during a traditional ceremony in Baikar on December 29, where tribal elders placed the customary turban on his head as a symbol of leadership, trust and responsibility. | The ceremony drew members of the provincial and national assemblies, provincial ministers and a wide range of tribal notables, reflecting both the cultural importance of the event and its resonance in political circles. | In his address to the gathering, Bugti described the tribal turban as a trust that demanded justice, courage, unity…
(2025-12-30). Financial Brief: A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money Dec 30. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The final trading days of 2025 were dominated by the collision of political risk and monetary policy. An unprecedented White House threat to sue the Federal Reserve Chair rocked the bedrock of central bank independence, while Japan and Germany unveiled divergent fiscal paths, one spending record sums, the other bracing for job cuts. …
(2025-12-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2025-12-30). UN team depicts Sudan's el-Fasher as a largely deserted crime scene. tehrantimes.com A United Nations team has described Sudan's el-Fasher as a "crime scene" after gaining access for the first time since its October takeover by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Al Jazeera reported Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala moved to super maximum correctional facility. sanews.gov.za Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala moved to super maximum correctional facility | Suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad. | Matlala is allegedly linked to, among others, the coordinated syndicates responsible for the looting of over R2 billion meant for healthcare in Gauteng, the attempted murder of his ex-lover and is believed to have played a role in the capture of some key members within law enforcement agencies. | "The transfer of remand detai…
(2025-12-30). Iran's Guards said to eye bio-chem warheads for long-range missiles: Report. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard is reportedly pushing its missile program into a new phase focused on unconventional biological and chemical warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, framed by sources as a "complementary deterrent" against Israel and the United States. Such a move, if confirmed, would sharply raise proliferation concerns, redraw deterrence calculations in the Middle East, and risk major global backlash and sanctions on Tehran. Iran International reported that the IRGC Aerospace Force is developing chemical and biological warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, shifting emphasis from missile rang…
(2025-12-30). The Most Shameful Moment of 2025. ummid.com Read on as Team ummid.com takes a review of the soon-to-be-ending year, and chronicles the most shameful moment(s) and most ashamed moments of the Year 2025.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts joint drills around Taiwan. ecns.cn Multiple forces of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" around Taiwan Island Monday, said Shi Yi, spokesperson for the theater command.
(2025-12-30). CTET 2026 Registration Date Extended Till Dec 30. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date of registration and candidate application for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) till December 30, 2025.
(2025-12-30). South Pars refineries produce over 174m barrels of condensate in 9 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Gas processing plants at South Pars produced more than 174 million barrels of gas condensate in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 21), reinforcing feedstock supplies for downstream facilities and supporting energy security, the head of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) said.
(2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). TEDPIX loses 102,000 points on Tuesday. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), dropped 102,178 points to 4.021 million on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.
(2025-12-30). Trump warns Iran of new US strike if it rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm. | Speaking beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump suggested Tehran may be working to restore its weapons programs after a massive US strike in June. | "I've been reading that they're building up weapons and other things, and if they are, they're not using the sites we obliterated, but possibly diffe…
(2025-12-30). Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded significant law enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during festive season operations. | During this period, GTI officers issued hundreds of infringement notices, discontinued unsafe vehicles, effected arrests for serious offences and impounded vehicles operating unlawfully. | The operation that was conducted between 22 and 28 December 2025 across Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni resulted in 45 vehicles being discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded, and 27 arrests affected, main…
(2025-12-30). Second string Egypt finish group unbeaten. tribune.com.pk 
Egypt rested all their key players but still kept up their unbeaten run at the Africa Cup of Nations, drawing 0-0 with Angola on Monday to finish their Group B campaign on seven points. | Egypt had already confirmed top spot in the group before kickoff, allowing them the luxury of making 11 changes from their 1-0 win over South Africa on Friday, and giving players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush the day off. | Angola finished third in the group but must wait to see whether they could advance to the last 16 as one of the best four third-placed finishers. | Their two-point haul means they have an anxious wa…
(2025-12-30). China's Economic Crossroads: Booming Exports, Struggling Citizens. devdiscourse.com China's economy showcases resilience through robust exports and advances in technology. However, many citizens struggle with weak property prices and job insecurities.
(2025-12-30). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2025-12-30). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2025-12-30). Despite Bondi, Australia will remain a world-outlier on mass-migration. onlineopinion.com.au On its triennial immigration-stats, Albanese Australia is a radical outlier not the cautious reformer of embedded media-narrative. Not even Bondi can budge him much.
(2025-12-30). Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week. sanews.gov.za Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week | The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week. | Officers also made 264 arrests and issued 52 520 fines for various transgressions. | Between 1 and 21 December, the City's liquor pound took receipt of 1 942.74 litres of alcohol (4 201 units/bottles). | By 28 December, the total had increased to 4 634.69 litres (9 838 units/bottles). | The alcohol was confiscated by law enforcement officials in terms of the City's by-laws. | In t…
(2025-12-30). 2025 Must Be The End Of Inane Rule Of Climate 'Optimism'. popularresistance.org Allow yourself a very brief thought-experiment… What if 2025 had been the year the UK finally met its legally binding commitment to eliminate dangerous carbon emissions?… What if the mass climate mobilisations of the late 2010s had succeeded in forcing governments to act at the speed science demanded? In that alternate reality, life would almost certainly feel calmer, safer and more predictable than it does now. | As 2025 draws to a close, however, we are confronted by a harder truth. Britain is nowhere near zero carbon.
(2025-12-30). US strike on alleged drug vessel in Pacific Ocean kills 2. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — The US military has conducted a strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean.
(2025-12-30). Two Futures Modern Parents Are Deliberately Engineering for Their Daughters. muslimskeptic.com Non-Muslim western parents who fall into the modern, non-traditional camp, usually do one of two things to their daughters: 1. Either they sexualize their daughters, Or 2. They masculinize their daughters. Sexualizing daughters comes most often in the form of clothing and inappropriate "sports." It looks like a five-year-old girl wearing pants that say "juicy" …
(2025-12-30). Khaleda Zia, first woman PM of Bangladesh, passes away at 80 after prolonged illness. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, passed away on Tuesday following a long period of illness, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced. She was 80 years old. | According to her doctors, she had been battling several age-related health conditions, including advanced liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and heart and chest complications. Zia had been receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka since November 23 and was put on ventilator support on December 11. Only two days earlier, her personal physician had stated that her condition was "extremely critical." | In…
(2025-12-30). Saudi-led coalition targets Mukalla dock in Yemen over alleged STC arms delivery. tribune.com.pk 
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen launched a limited air strike targeting what it called foreign military support at Mukalla port, days after it warned the main southern separatist group against making military moves in the eastern province of Hadramout. | An offensive by Yemen's southern separatists earlier this month pitted the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) against Saudi-supported Yemeni government troops, bringing the two nations closer than they have ever been to an all-out conflict. Yemen has been mired in a civil war since 2014. | A coalition spokesperson said two ships a…
(2025-12-30). Hamas confirms Abu Obaida's death, unveils new spokesman to carry his mantle. hindustantimes.com Hamas's armed wing has formally confirmed that its longtime masked spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in an Israeli strike and has introduced a new spokesperson who might continue to use the powerful brand name "Abu Obaida" in his place. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades say the original Abu Obaida's real identity was Huthaifa Samir al-Kahlout, hailing him as a "great leader" and architect of their media machine after nearly two decades as the face and voice of Hamas's propaganda war against Israel. Watch for details…
(2025-12-30). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 30. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 30.
(2025-12-30). Iran needs no permission to defend itself. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Iran does not seek permission from anyone to defend itself, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says.
(2025-12-30). CUET 2026: NTA Releases Registration Guideline, Syllabus. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the guidelines for registration, syllabus and online application process for the candidates planning to appear in the Common University Entrance Test or CUET 2026 (UG).
(2025-12-30). 'We Pledge to Continue the Path': Full Speech by Newly Introduced Abu Obeida. wibailoutpeople.org 
December 30, 2025 By Palestine Chronicle Staff The newly introduced military spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigades delivered his first public address, announcing the killing of the former spokesman and outlining the movement's position on the war, ceasefire, and regional developments. The Al-Qassam Brigades' newly introduced military spokesman delivered a lengthy address on Monday, during which he …
(2025-12-30). Russia pitches Su-57E to India with fresh offers, promising gateway to 6th-gen fighter and bomber collaboration. strategic-culture.su By Raghav PATEL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a development that could fundamentally alter the trajectory of Indo—Russ…
(2025-12-30). Over 2,000 industrial units go online, creating more than 27,000 direct jobs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran put more than 2,100 industrial units into operation in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 21- December 21), creating over 27,000 direct jobs and more than 50,000 indirect positions nationwide, a senior industry official said.
(2025-12-30). Meet Mohammed Haris: The Owner of Al Hind Air, India's latest airline. ummid.com The Al Hind Air, owned and promoted by T. Mohammed Haris, has finally obtained the much needed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
(2025-12-30). Beijing opens new railway station. ecns.cn Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station, located within the integrated transport hub of the capital's sub-center, was officially put into operation on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). A Rare Goldilocks Period: RBI's Transformative Year Under Malhotra. devdiscourse.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, enacted a substantial monetary easing in 2025, reducing key rates by 1.25% over four policy reviews due to record low inflation, marking what Malhotra termed a 'rare Goldilocks period' for the Indian economy.
(2025-12-30). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2025-12-30). Three-party talks help to restore peace. ecns.cn The trilateral meeting of China, Cambodia and Thailand on Monday emphasized the need to fully and effectively implement the truce between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, with a view to ensuring a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and laying the foundation for rebuilding peace.
(2025-12-30). Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Yemen's Mukalla Port Over Alleged Arms Delivery. moderndiplomacy.eu Yemen has been engulfed in a complex civil war since 2014, pitting the Iran-aligned Houthi movement against a Saudi-backed government that was forced to flee the capital, Sanaa. In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition including the United Arab Emirates intervened militarily to restore the government. Over time, however, deep fractures emerged within the coalition itself. One …
(2025-12-30). Future industries top priority in 2026. ecns.cn China's top industry regulator said it will step up efforts to foster emerging and future industries while consolidating the steady advancement of its industrial economy for 2026.
(2025-12-30). RRB CEN 09/2025: Application starts on Jan 21 for 22,000 vacancies. ummid.com The Indian Railways has issued Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notification void CEN 09/2025 to fill around 22,000 Group D Level -1 vacancies and posts.
(2025-12-30). Archer in England squad for T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
England named fast bowler Jofra Archer in their provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday despite a side strain that prematurely ended his Ashes campaign in Australia earlier this month. | The 15-member squad for the World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 also includes Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. | Beginning on January 22, England will play three one-day internationals and an equal number of T20s in Sri Lanka before heading into the World Cup. | "Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer is included in the provision…
(2025-12-30). 'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream. ecns.cn A term borrowed from the gaming world — the "kill line" — has recently gone viral online to describe what many see as a harsh reality in the United States, sparking widespread debate about economic insecurity and the fragility of the so-called American Dream.
(2025-12-30). CFACT comments on using AI to understand big bodies of research. wattsupwiththat.com The singular ability of language and reasoning models to analyze huge bodies of technical information opens up new ways to understand and advance research.
(2025-12-30). Trump says US ready for dialogue with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Washington is ready to engage in dialogue with Tehran but the option of using force remains on the table, US President Donald Trump claimed.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command dispatches bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday dispatched bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of the Taiwan Island, focusing on subjects of long-distance raid and joint precision strike, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
(2025-12-30). KEAM 2026: List of Certificates released ahead of registration. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' the list of Certificates and Documents required for online registration of KEAM 2026.
(2025-12-30). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-30). Pakistan at UN calls Israel's Somaliland recognition 'direct assault' on Somalia's sovereignty. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland at the United Nations Security Council, calling it a "direct assault" on Somalia's sovereignty as multiple member states warned the move could destabilise the Horn of Africa and violate international law. | Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Muhammad Usama Iqbal Jadoon stated that the recognition constitutes a "flagrant violation of international law" and urged the Security Council to reject all actions that undermine Somalia's unity and territorial integrity. | "Any action that diverts attention, weakens cohesion or fuels div…
(2025-12-30). Rs 850mn guaranteed to new PSL teams. tribune.com.pk 
The offer of an Rs 850 million central pool income guarantee in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been made only to the two new teams. | The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements. | According to details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has assured the seventh and eighth teams that starting from PSL 11, they will receive a minimum guaranteed amount of Rs 850 million each for the next five editions. | This has been termed a "minimum central pool income guarantee." If, in any edition, a team's share from the central pool falls short of this guaranteed figure, the PCB will cover th…
(2025-12-30). Experimental archaeology at Masuleh: Medieval Iron smelting technology reconstructed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – An interdisciplinary research team has successfully reconstructed a medieval iron smelting and casting complex at the Old Masuleh historical site in northern Iran, revealing advanced metallurgical expertise in the region.
(2025-12-30). Yemeni Resistance Leader Vows To Target Israeli Presence In Somalia. popularresistance.org The leader of Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, warned in a speech on 28 December that any potential Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a "military target" for the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF). | The speech came as several African, Arab, and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision last week to recognize the sovereignty of the separatist Republic of Somaliland, which Somalia views as one of its federal states. | Israel's recognition of Somaliland is "a hostile stance targeting Somalia and its African surroundings, as well as Yemen and the Red Sea and the countries on its…
(2025-12-30). Hajj 2026 4th Waiting List of 1,259 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the fourth waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 1,259 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 08, 2026.
(2025-12-30). Decoding sources of China's economic resilience in 2025. ecns.cn 2025 has been an uncommon year for the global economy. While much of the world struggled to regain momentum, China pressed ahead, brushing aside doubts and absorbing global headwinds.
(2025-12-30). AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won't Give Up Its Influence. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-30). Here's what Pakistanis looked up on TikTok in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
As the year comes to a close, TikTok has released its list of the most searched topics in Pakistan in 2025, offering a clear sense of what dominated public attention over the past twelve months. The searches reflect a mix of major national moments and everyday interests, highlighting how the platform is increasingly used as a place to look things up, not just scroll through content. | Cricket continued to drive some of the biggest spikes in search activity. Babar Azam remained the most searched sportsperson, with interest peaking around discussions of his 100th century. High-profile fixtures such as Pakistan v…
(2025-12-30). The new German totalitarianism. strategic-culture.su The German liberal order resorts to totalitarianism to preserve the hegemony of its elites. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Menti…
(2025-12-30). England Retains Jofra Archer for T20 World Cup Despite Injury Setback. devdiscourse.com England unveiled their provisional squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Tuesday, featuring the notable inclusion of Jofra Archer despite an injury that sidelined him during the ongoing Ashes in Australia. The World Cup squad, comprising 15 members, also features Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
(2025-12-30). Continuous snowfall blankets Tabriz in white. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Tabriz was covered in snow after steady snowfall persisted from evening through the night.
(2025-12-30). CAT 2025 Result Out: List of 10 Toppers. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-30). Trump warns of swift new US strikes if Iran revives nuclear programme. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he prepares to greet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon arrival for meetings at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — ReutersTrump says open to negotiating smarter Iran deal.Hopes Israel moves towards…
(2025-12-30). Mohamed Salah's goal takes Egypt to AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals. ummid.com Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star who is also leading Egypt national football team, Saturday scored a classic goal to beat South Africa and take the Pharaohs to 2025 Africa Cup Quarter-Finals.
(2025-12-30). Turkey's Unyielding Stance: Nationwide Crackdown on Islamic State. devdiscourse.com In a sweeping operation across Turkey, authorities detained 357 suspects linked to the Islamic State, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday. This follows a deadly confrontation involving police and militants that left three officers and six militants dead in Yalova, near Istanbul.
(2025-12-30). Smog chokes Punjab as millions fall ill in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
More than 20 million people across Punjab were affected by smog and hazardous air quality in 2025, turning the winter months into a prolonged public health crisis. | Lahore bore the brunt, with over 600,000 residents seeking medical treatment for illnesses directly linked to smog. Other major cities, including Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala, collectively reported more than 1.8 million cases, according to health authorities. | Children, the elderly, daily-wage labourers and people with pre-existing conditions were the most vulnerable. Hospitals and clinics saw a surge in respiratory illnesses, wi…
(2025-12-30). Karachi's Edhi Orange Line linked with Green Line. tribune.com.pk 
The Edhi Orange Line will now be integrated with the Green Line BRT at the Orange Line bus depot, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Tuesday. | Addressing the integration ceremony, Memon said the merger has expanded the Orange Line from four stops to 10, allowing passengers to travel from Orangi to Nagan Chowrangi. The integration will enable Orange Line buses to operate along the Green Line BRT track, providing easier access for residents of Orangi Town. | Initiated in 2016 under the supervision of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Project was a four-kil…
(2025-12-30). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2025-12-30). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: feeble defence confirms abject failure to report Labor fairly. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in airspace to the southwest of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed its fighters, airborne early warning aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in the airspace to the southwest of the Taiwan Island. The drills intend to test the capabilities of multi-type aircraft coordination and seizing air superiority.
(2025-12-30). Body recovered in Komati River suspected to be missing soldier. sanews.gov.za Body recovered in Komati River suspected to be missing soldier | The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the Komati River in Komatipoort on Monday. | On Christmas Day, a military vehicle carrying two members of the SANDF Military Police was swept away while attempted to cross a river during the execution of Operation Corona. | One body was recovered, while a search was initiated for the other member. | "As the search continued at Komati River in Komatipoort… the team was alerted b…
(2025-12-30). Bethell looks to cement place as England number three. tribune.com.pk 
Jacob Bethell was not supposed to be England's headline act in the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground but he looked like a player who belonged when the tourists made their nervous chase for victory against Australia. | Replacing the dropped Ollie Pope at number three, 22-year-old Bethell had appeared on a hiding to nothing in Melbourne on a difficult pitch in front of a record crowd of 94,000. | His debut Ashes innings on Boxing Day, the biggest occasion in Australia's cricket calendar, was no fairytale, producing one run from five balls and a caught-behind dismissal off Australia's fifth-choice seame…
(2025-12-30). Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in east Med. newarab.com 
The three eastern Mediterranean nations have drawn closer over the past decade through
(2025-12-30). Farming in Persepolis buffer zone limited to protect ancient site, official says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran has imposed strict limits on agricultural activity within the primary buffer zone of Persepolis, the head of the UNESCO-listed site said, as authorities seek to protect the ancient complex from potential damage.
(2025-12-30). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2025-12-30). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2025-12-30). World's longest expressway tunnel crosses Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel ⚪ the world's longest expressway tunnel ⚪ opened to traffic Friday.
(2025-12-30). Eastern Europe: Resistance Grows To Militarism, Israeli Arms Production. popularresistance.org As Western European elites scramble to maintain influence amid waning backing from the Trump administration and growing domestic opposition to pro-militarization, anti-people policies, countries in Eastern Europe are faced with a different set of dynamics. | Starting from distinct political and economic conditions, movements across the region are organizing against expected cuts and deepening ties with Israel's genocidal regime, while also pushing back against local elites seeking to profit from the EU's expanding armament agenda. Peoples Dispatch spoke with Oana Uiorean and Vlad Mure≈üan of the Elbit…
(2025-12-30). Nigeria denies persecution of Christians after US missile attack. ummid.com Donald Trump said the US missiles on Christmas Day attacked 'terrorists' targeting Christians in Nigeria even as the Giant of Africa denied persecution of Christians in the country as claimed by the U.S. President…
(2025-12-30). 'Heroic': Makkah Haram Security Guard hailed for saving pilgrim's life. ummid.com Grand Mosque Security Guard, Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad, is receiving unprecedented praise for his heroic to save a pilgrim who jumped from the first floor of the Makkah Haram in an attempt to end his life.
(2025-12-30). Ignoring elite women is a waste of national capital: expert. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The head of the National Elites Association has criticized the exclusion of women from decision-making levels, saying that the issue is not the ability of women, but rather their lack of opportunities and real participation in the country's management.
(2025-12-30). Sanctioning fever: the United States, European Union and free speech. onlineopinion.com.au When Brussels and Washington start banning critics from crossing borders, free speech stops being a principle and becomes a geopolitical weapon.
(2025-12-30). FIR registered against lawyers for 'attacking, robbing' YouTuber Rajab Butt. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2025-12-30). Iranian exports to Oman hit $500m over 10 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Trade between Iran and Oman reached $1.35 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 24 percent from a year earlier, with Iranian exports accounting for $500 million of the total, Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information said.
(2025-12-30). IRCS, UNICEF boost ties to provide psychosocial support for children. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have enhanced cooperation to provide psychosocial support for children during emergencies.
(2025-12-30). GATE 2026 Mock Test, Paper Schedule Released. ummid.com IIT Guwahati, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026, has released the GATE 2026 Paper Schedule and Mock Test on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2025-12-30). Dar discusses 'regional situation' with Saudi FM amid rising Gulf tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the current regional situation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The contact took place amid heightened regional tensions following Saudi Arabia's strikes on Yemen. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region and shared assessments of recent developments. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, called Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan @Faisal…
(2025-12-30). LVM3-M6 launch marks significant stride in India's space sector: PM Modi. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation's LVM3-M6 mission Wednesday December 24, 2025 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest ever, into its intended orbit.
(2025-12-30). Dental Care in Andheri: Treatments, Technology and Safety Standard. ummid.com The main reason people prefer a dental clinic in Andheri is the ease of access to it because there is a good metro connectivity, railway stations, and it is well connected to major road links.
(2025-12-30). SPL 2025/26: Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr only FC to win 10 opening matches. ummid.com Saudi Football Club Al-Nassr, led by Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, created another record Saturday, becoming the only club in the history of Saudi Pro League (SPL) to win all opening 10 matches.
(2025-12-30). The Lie We Keep Telling About Wounded Knee. popularresistance.org Today marks the 135th anniversary of the Massacre of Wounded Knee, which occurred during the wintry week between Christmas and New Year's in 1890. | Nine days before the massacre that left hundreds of Sioux men, women and children dead, an obscure weekly newspaper in South Dakota published an editorial following the death of Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull. In the opinion piece, L. Frank Baum, publisher of the Saturday Pioneer, wrote: | "The Whites, by law of conquest, by justice of civilization, are masters of the American continent, and the best safety of the frontier settlements will be secured by the tota…
(2025-12-30). Malaysia's Ex-PM Muhyiddin Steps Down as Opposition Leader, Opening Door for Islamist PAS. moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia's political landscape has remained volatile since the 2018 election ended decades of single-coalition rule. Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin emerged as a key figure after a 2020 political crisis elevated him to the premiership at the head of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition. PN later became the main opposition force after Anwar Ibrahim formed …
(2025-12-30). TFA will hit the ground running in 2026! taskforceamericas.org 
Wow, what a year it has been! Much more bad news than good for Latin America — and for Latinos living in the U.S. The Trump administration has taken the gloves
(2025-12-30). UK orders 'urgent review' over Alaa Abdel Fattah's posts. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Battlefield creator, dies in Ferrari crash. ummid.com Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally successful video games Call of Duty and Battlefield , has died in a crash while he was driving his Ferrari sports car.
(2025-12-30). Iran overcomes tourism recession faster than many countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— Iran has been able to overcome the tourism recession faster than many countries in a few months after the 12-day Israeli war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2025-12-30). Hybrid Horror You are 3x More Likely to Die in a Hybrid Vehicle than a Gasoline Vehicle. wattsupwiththat.com Recently released UK government stats suggest Hybrid vehicles are significantly more dangerous to vehicle occupants than gasoline vehicles.
(2025-12-30). Razi festival honors top researchers in medical sciences. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 31st Razi research festival on medical sciences honored top researchers and technology experts in the health sector, with ministers of science and health in attendance.
(2025-12-30). Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States In 2025. progressivehub.net SONALI KOLHATKAR | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-12-30). Maulana Fazlur Rehman: An Indian Supporter In Pakistan. ummid.com Pakistani opposition leader and Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a pointed critique of Pakistan's military leadership, specifically targeting Army chief Asim Munir and the country's policy toward Afghanistan.
(2025-12-30). Turkey Detains Hundreds of IS Suspects After Deadly Police Clash. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkish authorities detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation against the Islamic State (IS) on Tuesday, the Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. The arrests came a day after a deadly eight-hour gunfight in the town of Yalova, on the Sea of Marmara coast south of Istanbul, which left three police officers and six militants dead. …
(2025-12-30). Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years attempting to force the fossil fuel industry to pay for decades of financial damages the advocates claim were caused by climate change.
(2025-12-30). Esteghlal, Sepahan learn fate at 2025/26 ACL Two knockout stage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Sepahan discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Israel recognition of Somaliland against Somalia sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Moscow is deeply concerned about Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as it goes against Somalia's sovereignty, a Russian diplomat has said.
(2025-12-30). Shafali Verma Rockets in ICC Women's T20I Rankings. devdiscourse.com In an impressive display of skill and consistency, Shafali Verma has ascended to the sixth spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Her stellar performances, including several match-winning half-centuries, have solidified her position as a formidable opener.
(2025-12-30). Iranian artisans to showcase handicrafts at Muscat Nights. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group of Iranian artisans will present a wide range of traditional handicrafts and visual arts at Muscat Nights 2026, a month-long cultural festival to be held in the Omani capital from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, organizers said.
(2025-12-30). South Africa beat Zimbabwe to book last-16 berth. tribune.com.pk 
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, and qualification for the knockout stage. | Bafana Bafana must wait until Wednesday to know who they will face on Sunday in the round of 16. It is likely to be either defending champions Ivory Coast or five-time winners Cameroon. | Egypt, who rested stars like captain Mohamed Salah with first place already assured, topped Group B with seven points after a 0-0 draw against Angola in Agadir. | South Africa finished with six points, Angola two and Zimbabwe one. Angola could squeez…
(2025-12-30). LHC launches digital systems to modernise judicial, financial management. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday inaugurated three digital systems aimed at modernising the judicial and financial management of the Punjab judiciary, marking what officials described as a historic step towards automation and transparency. | The initiative seeks to streamline judicial processes, reduce manual intervention and align the administrative framework of the provincial judiciary with international standards. | The launch ceremony was attended by Registrar Amjad Iqbal Ranjha, DG District Judiciary Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan, DG Judicial and Case Management Javed Iqbal Bosal, the p…
(2025-12-30). China's latest giant panda base opens to public, blending tech with conservation. ecns.cn A new giant panda base aimed at bolstering breeding, research and international communication on Monday opened to the public on a trial basis in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
(2025-12-30). Multan Sultans "out" , owners "in" again. tribune.com.pk 
Many of my friends are rich, but none are the richest. Today, I feel the absence of someone who could help me understand the mindset of the truly wealthy. Honestly, I can't understand the Multan Sultans issue. Let me explain it in simple words. | The Sultans' owners had bought the team for an annual fee of 1.08 billion rupees. According to a foreign company's valuation, this figure, after adjustments, probably reaches around 1.35 billion rupees. However, as far as Ali Tareen's Multan Sultans were concerned, matters had already reached a point of no return. | Now, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed…
(2025-12-30). President Xi to deliver New Year's message to ring in 2026. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a New Year's message at 7 p.m. Wednesday to ring in 2026.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts strikes on mobile ground targets in middle areas of Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct drills in the waters and airspace in the middle areas of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on striking mobile ground targets. The drills intend to test the troops' capabilities of precision strikes on key targets.
(2025-12-30). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2025-12-30). Germany: Imprisoned 'Palestine Action' Activists Face Harassment. popularresistance.org For years, Palestine activists in Germany have looked to Britain with a sense of astonishment. The state that promised Palestine to Zionist settler colonialism in the 1917 Balfour Declaration is scarcely less pro-Israel than the Federal Republic of Germany, with its so-called Staatsrà§son ('reason of state') that proclaims unconditional solidarity with Israel — albeit without ever having been codified into law. And yet, solidarity in Britain appears — at least from this vantage point — to be more vibrant, broader, and above all more effective.
(2025-12-30). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2025-12-30). Graveyard Land Dispute Uncovered: A Clash Over Heritage and Encroachment. devdiscourse.com In a tense operation on Tuesday, the revenue department assessed the legality of structures built on graveyard land near a contested religious site. The survey, conducted under tight security, exposed 22 cases of alleged encroachments, stirring local unrest.
(2025-12-30). Sabalenka, Kyrgios see only positives from their match. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial "Battle of the Sexes" match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community. | Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios defeated world number one Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 at a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday despite several rule tweaks implemented by the organisers to level the playing field. | Critics had warned that the match, a nod to the 1973 original "Battle of the Sexes" in which women's trailblazer Billie Jean King beat then 55-year-old former Grand Slam winner Bobby Riggs,…
(2025-12-30). Saudi-led coalition targets arms shipments from UAE in Yemen. newarab.com 
The coalition had warned it would back Yemen's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces and has urged them to withdraw "peacefully" from In recent weeks the UAE-backed Southern…
(2025-12-30). Kennedy Center New Year's Eve Concerts Canceled After Trump Name Added. moderndiplomacy.eu The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts has long stood as a nonpartisan symbol of American culture in Washington. Established to honour the legacy of President John F. Kennedy, the institution has traditionally avoided overt political branding. That stance has come under strain since President Donald Trump began his second term and …
(2025-12-30). From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill. |
(2025-12-30). Saudi Foreign Ministry: We reiterate importance of UAE's response to Yemen's request to withdraw its forces within 24 hours. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-30). Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 — here's what's coming next. |
(2025-12-30). Architecture isn't neutral. It's been shaping political power for millennia. |
(2025-12-30). New materials, old physics — the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm. |
(2025-12-30). West Antarctica's history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent's 'catastrophic' geology. |
(2025-12-30). More women, same inequalities: How symbolic violence quietly persists in Indonesian diplomacy. |
(2025-12-30). People are getting their news from AI — and it's altering their views. |
(2025-12-30). SIR being conducted using AI, it's a huge scam, claims CM Mamata Banerjee at Bankura rally. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-30). Amazing pineapple leaf powder that fights crime and pollution: new research. |
(2025-12-30). It's a pool party! How to stay safe around the pool with friends this summer. |
(2025-12-30). How the 'slayer rule' might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife. |
(2025-12-30). Are we the Martians? The intriguing idea that life on Earth began on the red planet. |
(2025-12-30). AI agents arrived in 2025 — here's what happened and the challenges ahead in 2026. |
(2025-12-30). Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes? |
(2025-12-30). The 'sacred' pledge that will power the relaunch of far-right militia Oath Keepers. |
(2025-12-30). Mossad-Affiliated X Account Encourages Protests in Iran, Suggests Israeli Operatives Are Involved. news.antiwar.com
(2025-12-30). It's more than OK for kids to be bored ‚àí it's good for them. |
(2025-12-30). 10 moments we won't soon forget in 2025 Ukraine war politics. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-30). Can Australian sport ever be environmentally sustainable? |
(2025-12-30). Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress. |
(2025-12-30). I grew up in the world's coldest city without central heating. Here's what the world can learn from us. |
(2025-12-30). What actually is fire? A physicist explains. |
(2025-12-30). Hamas confirms the assassination of Abu Obaida and four other Al-Qassam commanders. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-12-30). Chinese Foreign Minister meets Cambodian Deputy PM in Yunnan. ecns.cn
(2025-12-30). Babblers, cops and quacks: the sometimes dark — but often amusing — origins of nicknames for jobs. |
(2025-12-30). West Coast levee failures show growing risks from America's aging flood defenses. |
(2025-12-30). How C-reactive protein outpaced 'bad' cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker. |
(2025-12-30). Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026. |
(2025-12-30). Ukraine peace deal: 95% sealed… then why is Kyiv still bleeding? | Grey Zone. hindustantimes.com
(2025-12-30). Anders Stephanson: Looking Back. newleftreview.org
(2025-12-30). Inside Uganda's video halls, 'video jokers' transform Hollywood blockbusters into local entertainment. |
(2025-12-30). Central London illuminated to welcome 2026. ecns.cn
(2025-12-30). LA fires showed how much neighborliness matters for wildfire safety — schools can do much more to teach it. |
(2025-12-30). Saudi Foreign Ministry: Actions taken by "brotherly state of United Arab Emirates are extremely dangerous" english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-30). How to combat the post-Christmas slump. |
(2025-12-30). What loving-kindness meditation is and how to practice it in the new year. |
(2025-12-30). The health benefits of swearing. |
(2025-12-30). 'Weights of gold in bullion': how the ancients invested in precious metals. |
(2025-12-30). Resolve to network at your employer's next 'offsite' — research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections. |
(2025-12-30). Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever. |
(2025-12-30). Clouds are vital to life — but many are becoming wispy ghosts. Here's how to see the changes above us. |
(2025-12-30). Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do. |
(2025-12-30). Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows. |
(2025-12-30). First batch of China's emergency humanitarian aid arrives in Cambodia. ecns.cn
(2025-12-30). What to do if you fail at your new year resolution. |
(2025-12-30). I volunteer in a repair cafe: we can help you learn to fix your broken Christmas gift. |
(2025-12-30). Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause — but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift. |
(2025-12-30). The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society — 250 years later, they're part of the sound of America. |
(2025-12-30). The world risks forgetting one of humanity's greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication ‚àí 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab. |
(2025-12-30). How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids — a child psychologist's tips for making magic and avoiding tears. |
(2025-12-30). Heritage railway volunteers show how deep friendships can be formed without discussing emotions. |
(2025-12-30). Budapest mette al sicuro il riscaldamento: intesa sul gas con Baku e scontro legale con Bruxelles. strategic-culture.su Il gas azero puà≤ sostituire completamente quello russo? La risposta è no. | Segue nostro Serve una soluzione | Mentre nelle sedi europee si discute di scadenze, vincoli e dogmi politici, a Budapest si passa ai fatti con la firma di contratti concreti. La sicurezza energetica ungherese non puà≤ continuare ad essere oggetto delle provocazioni, degli screzi e delle burle dell'Occidente collettivo, motivo per cui il governo di Orban h…
(2025-12-30). ICAP: 65 años de amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fiel al ideario martiano y fidelista el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) celebra, junto al movimiento internacional de solidaridad con la isla rebelde, los primeros 65 años de trabajo de la institución, a cuyo fundador, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, está dedicada la celebración del aniversario. La visión de futuro de Fidel originó el ICAP el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-30). Ataque a residencia de Putin hará revisar postura de EEUU hacia Zelenski, advierte el Kremlin. cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como "ataque terrorista" por las autoridades de Moscú, la residencia presidencial rusa en la región de Nóvgorod fue blanco de un ataque con drones durante la noche del 28 al 29 de diciembre. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó personalmente de lo sucedido a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-30). Cuarto frente frío provocará marcado descenso de las temperaturas a finales de diciembre. cubadebate.cu El cuarto frente frío de la actual temporada invernal llegará al país al final de la tarde y durante las primeras horas de la noche de mañana, con incidencia inicial en la región occidental, informó el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). El frente favorecerá un marcado descenso de las temperaturas, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2025-12-30). ICAP: 65 años de amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fiel al ideario martiano y fidelista el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) celebra, junto al movimiento internacional de solidaridad con la isla rebelde, los primeros 65 años de trabajo de la institución, a cuyo fundador, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, está dedicada la celebración del aniversario. La visión de futuro de Fidel originó el ICAP el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-30). Cuarto frente frío provocará marcado descenso de las temperaturas a finales de diciembre. cubadebate.cu El cuarto frente frío de la actual temporada invernal llegará al país al final de la tarde y durante las primeras horas de la noche de mañana, con incidencia inicial en la región occidental, informó el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). El frente favorecerá un marcado descenso de las temperaturas, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2025-12-30). Ataque a residencia de Putin hará revisar postura de EEUU hacia Zelenski, advierte el Kremlin. cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como "ataque terrorista" por las autoridades de Moscú, la residencia presidencial rusa en la región de Nóvgorod fue blanco de un ataque con drones durante la noche del 28 al 29 de diciembre. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó personalmente de lo sucedido a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-30). Eclipses, Microlunas y una Luna Azul: El completo menú astronómico de 2026. cubadebate.cu El año 2026 se presenta como un período excepcional para la observación astronómica, con un calendario lunar cargado de eventos significativos. Según los cálculos de los observatorios internacionales, el ciclo contará con un total de trece Lunas Llenas, fenómeno que no se produce todos los años y que establece un escenario propicio para otros hitos celestes.
(2025-12-30). Amaury Pérez Vidal: Creo que estuve, y estoy, del lado de las causas justas. cubadebate.cu Desde que en 1969 comenzó mi dudable y riesgoso camino por la música, no imaginaba que llegaría un momento como éste. øCómo presentirlo siquiera? Para mí este premio era un galardón inalcanzable. Mi vida siempre estuvo acompañada por la música, desde que mi madre escuchaba en la casa familiar a Michel Legrand y mi padre el jazz de Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, y Lois Armstrong.
(2025-12-30). Amaury Pérez Vidal: Creo que estuve, y estoy, del lado de las causas justas. cubadebate.cu Desde que en 1969 comenzó mi dudable y riesgoso camino por la música, no imaginaba que llegaría un momento como éste. øCómo presentirlo siquiera? Para mí este premio era un galardón inalcanzable. Mi vida siempre estuvo acompañada por la música, desde que mi madre escuchaba en la casa familiar a Michel Legrand y mi padre el jazz de Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, y Lois Armstrong.
(2025-12-30). Screens and social media are damaging kids' conversation skills. Here's why this matters, and how to get them back. |
(2025-12-30). Um ano de progressos silenciosos no campo de batalha e de ruído diplomático estéril. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-30). The hidden health dangers of electric scooters: how 'assisted mobility' is making us less mobile. |
(2025-12-30). Colombia, Mr. Monroe y la rederechización de la región: a seis meses del relevo presidencial. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-30). Colombia, Mr. Monroe y la rederechización de la región: a seis meses del relevo presidencial. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2025-12-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2025-12-30). Morocco reach AFCON last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group. | The Olympiakos striker netted in each half in front of 62,532 fans in the capital Rabat, while Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz got the other goal as he scored for the third match running at the tournament. | Morocco finish the first round with two wins and a draw, allowing them to progress from Group A in first place with seven points. Mali finished second after a third straight draw, 0-0 against Comoros in a game they ended with 10 men,…
(2025-12-30). Bolivia: General Strike Led by Miners' Union Continues. orinocotribune.com An indefinite general strike called by the Bolivian Workers' Central (COB) has now entered its second week. The strike has been in response to Supreme Decree 5503, a law condemned by unions and peasant organizations for being part of an "IMF-imposed adjustment" that is deteriorating the standard of living of the working population. Miners have been at the forefront of these protests. | Since last Monday, December 22, thousands of miners have been marching on La Paz. Wearing helmets and carrying tools, they have set up roadblocks and blockades around Plaza Murillo, the central square of the national government. Th…
(2025-12-30). Consumption top driver in Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn While fiscal and monetary policies are essential to expand demand, Su said expanding high-quality demand depends on developing new quality productive forces through product innovation and process innovation.
(2025-12-29). Gaza's Yellow Line: Where Israel's War Rages On. consortiumnews.com Palestinians stranded by newly drawn boundary question when they can return home, writes Shaimaa Eid. By Shaimaa Eid in Gaza Declassified UK CN at 30 Despite the declared end of the war on the Gaza Strip under the agreement signed…
(2025-12-29). Retired general says UK has helped "dismantle" international law for Netanyahu. thecanary.co A retired UK major-general has publicly the Starmer government's hypocrisy and lawlessness on Israel's genocide in Gaza. Charlie Herbert has previously described Israel's conduct in Gaza as "indiscriminate, disproportionate and murderous". Charlie Herbert speaks out Now, talking to journalist Matt Kennard, he has said the UK and other western governments have "dismantled" post-war institutions by […] | By
(2025-12-29). Thursday 1/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Inspiration Point (Tilden Regional Park), Wildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda, CA 94563…
(2025-12-29). Italy Meloni Gov Attacks Dockers Unions For Action On Palestine. indybay.org The Italian Meloni government is retaliating against the USB union for taking action against the genocide in Gaza…
(2025-12-29). Klarenberg Was Right! Israel Sparks Somalia Fury Over Somaliland. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Somalia has condemned Israel's unprecedented recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state, warning of a threat to territorial integrity and regional stability. Investigative reporting by Kit Klarenberg earlier this year highlighted the strategic and humanitarian stakes, including potential military bases and the relocation of displaced Gazans, raising alarm over what critics call …
(2025-12-29). President Maduro: Venezuela's Army Is Made of Emancipators and Liberators (+Economic Growth). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led the message of greeting to the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) on Sunday, reaffirming the liberating and emancipatory character of Venezuela's armed force, which remain in perfect popular-military unity to safeguard tranquility and peace. | "Our military has a glorious history as emancipatory soldiers, liberators of this land," he said, while celebrating the 200th anniversary of the creation of the Venezuelan Army's military academy, which was established even before the continent's emancipatory struggles began. | "Our military is not imperialist; they do not go out…
(2025-12-29). Did Trump Just Confess to Attacking Venezuela. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump said in a radio interview that the United States had knocked out "a big facility" last week as part of his administration's ongoing pressure campaign to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | "They have a big plant or a big facility where the ships come from," Trump
(2025-12-29). 2 Days Left for Tax-Deductible 2025 Donation. consortiumnews.com You have until midnight Wednesday to show your support for Consortium News' unique brand of independent journalism with a 2025 tax deductible donation. Stop paying for mainstream news. There are plenty of ways you are still paying for big media…
(2025-12-29). Peskov: Putin, Trump will hold another phone call soon'. eng.belta.by "Very soon," he said when asked when a phone call between the Russian and US leaders would take place following Trump's talks with Vladimir Zelensky in Florida.
(2025-12-29). Thailand, Cambodia Pledge to Reset Ties After Deadly Border Clashes. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to rebuild political mutual trust following weeks of intense border fighting, according to a joint communique released by China after trilateral talks in Yunnan province. The clashes, which erupted in late October, killed at least 101 people and forced more than half a million to flee their homes before a …
(2025-12-29). Six-month-old baby hospitalised in Israeli settler attack. thecanary.co Israeli colonial settlers in the occupied West Bank have violently attacked the Al-Daghamin family, for the second time, near as-Samu, South of Hebron. This is the second violent attack on the Al-Daghamin family in less than two months. The attackers are settlers from Susya, 500 metres from where they live. Settler violence shows no regard […] | By
(2025-12-29). Hemmati appointed governor of central bank of Iran (CBI). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Abdolnasser Hemmati, who has served previously as the CBI governor and the minister of economy in the current and previous administrations in Iran, has reportedly been reappointed as the CBI governor for one more time.
(2025-12-29). New Development Bank of BRICS: Driver of Growth for Global South Countries. infobrics.org In 2025 the NDB marked its 10th anniversary. Throughout this time, being essentially the first major global multilateral development bank founded exclusively by developing countries, it has been mobilising resources for the projects of the Global South…
(2025-12-29). Lebanon signs deal to purchase natural gas from Egypt. newarab.com 
Lebanon said on Monday it plans to The electricity sector has cost Lebanon more than $40 billion since the end of its 1975-1990 civil war, and successive governments have failed to reduce losses, repair crumbling infrastructure or even guarantee regular power bil…
(2025-12-29). Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Military Front to Confront Destabilization Efforts. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-29). Understanding The Relationship Between Zionism And Fascism. popularresistance.org Despite the mutual admiration of Zionists and fascists, both historically and in the present, it is generally considered unhelpful to characterize Zionism as fascism. However, viewing fascism from the perspective of the Black radical tradition, with its emphasis on racialism, colonialism and imperialism, rooted in supremacist ideas of western civilization, helps make fascism a useful concept for understanding Zionism. | In popular definitions of fascism it is detached from nationalism and associated most strongly with authoritarianism. Israel's self-presentation as a liberal democracy, the result of a national se…
(2025-12-29). Museveni will win, but the landscape has changed since his last victory. independent.co.ug 
But the opposition faces the ruling party's continued use of violence to manipulate the election NEWS ANALYSIS | LUKE MELCHIORRE | On the eve of Uganda's 2021 presidential election, it was clear that regardless of how Ugandans voted, the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, would most likely be declared the winner. Amid mounting repression, accusations of vote rigging, and an internet …
(2025-12-29). Choosing A Career? In A Fast-Changing Job Market, Listen To Your Inner Self Counsellor. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The world of work today, in the 21st century, is far more unpredictable than it was in the 20th century. Jobs come and go, roles change constantly, and automation and …
(2025-12-29). Is a Historic Ukraine Peace Agreement Now 90% Complete? thinktank.pk In a pivotal development for ending the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a full agreement on bilateral security guarantees with the United States following high-level discussions with President Donald Trump. This milestone comes amid intensive negotiations aimed at securing a lasting peace framework, marking a potential turning point in the …
(2025-12-29). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-29). L.A. TACO's Most-Read Investigations and News Stories of 2025. lataco.com Our reporters were on the ground this past year conducting that street-level reporting necessary for showing what's really happening in our city.
(2025-12-29). Faiz Hameed appeals 14-year military court sentence, seeks judgment copy: lawyer. tribune.com.pk 
Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has challenged the 14-year sentence handed down to him by a military court and has sought a copy of the judgment, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. | Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq told The Express Tribune that the appeal was filed with the army chief two days ago, while a separate application has been submitted to the Court of Appeal's registrar at GHQ seeking a copy of the written decision. | "The appeal has already been filed," Ashfaq said, without disclosing the specific grounds raised in the challenge. | According to the military, Hameed was…
(2025-12-29). Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river. sanews.gov.za Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river | A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the Lebombo Border Post in Mpumalanga. | According to the SANDF, the incident occurred on Christmas when a military vehicle carrying two members of the SANDF Military Police attempted to cross a river while conducting their duties during the execution of Operation Corona. | "Tragically, the body of one SANDF member has since been recovered. The second member remains missing. | "A…
(2025-12-29). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-29). James Talarico: Christian US senate candidate opposes genocide, rejects lobby cash. thecanary.co 
James Talarico is a Presbyterian pastor who also serves in the Texas House of Representatives since 2018. He is also an anomaly for US 'Christian' politicians, because he vocally opposes Israel's genocide and refuses Israel lobby cash. James Talarico: an anomaly? Unlike typical US 'Christian' nationalists, he has a long track record on the right […] | By
(2025-12-29). Mapping Censorship: France's Empire of Silence Across Europe and Beyond. 21stcenturywire.com 
| 21st Century Wire | On 15 December 2025, the European Union sanctioned Jacques Baud, a Swiss national and independent military analyst, accusing him of spreading "false narratives" on Ukraine and NATO. Officially framed as a safeguard for European democratic resilience, the move exposes a far more troubling reality: a censorship industrial complex in which independent analysis, alternative viewpoints, and r…
(2025-12-29). Iraq's parliament elects a new speaker amid national challenges. newarab.com 
Haibet Al-Halbousi received 208 votes from the 309 legislators who attended. He is a member of the Takadum, or Progress, party led by ousted speaker and relative
(2025-12-29). China opposes Israel's recognition of Somaliland: FM spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — China has firmly opposed Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an "independent sovereign state" and its agreement to "establish diplomatic relations" with it, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
(2025-12-29). TUC says Starmer needs to actually improve living standards in 2026. thecanary.co Paul Nowak of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has made it clear that living standards must be Labour's key focus in 2026: Boosting living standards has to be the government's absolute focus in 2026. t.co/H9ydGfl5ZW — Paul Nowak (@nowak_paul) December 27, 2025 Unpredictable Among other suggestions, Nowak has called for Labour to strengthen ties with the […] | By
(2025-12-29). Cepeda says "State intelligence agencies" behind smear campaign. colombiareports.com The frontrunner in Colombia's election race, Senator Ivan Cepeda, said "state intelligence agencies" were behind a campaign to smear him. In a video published on the social media platform X, Cepeda denounced an AI-generated recording in which the senator is heard saying that he was a member of the now-defunct guerrilla group FARC. Cepeda said …
(2025-12-29). Boomerangs of Empire: Latin America as Colonial Laboratory. nacla.org 
This special issue of the NACLA Report traces the returning and disseminating violence that is shaping the Americas today, from border militarization to algorithmic surveillance and the criminalization of dissent.
(2025-12-29). Projected population in 2100: Northern Europe. strategic-culture.su The story of Northern Europe's future population is one of stark regional contrast. This infographic reveals how countries like Sweden and Norway are projected to maintain steady growth, sustained by high living standards and strong immigration. Meanwhile, the Baltic states face a far more severe fate. Despite EU membership, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are projected to experience some of the world's steepest population declines, as they remain unable to match the economic and social magnetism of their older Nordic peers, leading to sustained outmigration and plummeting numbers.
(2025-12-29). These Apps Let You Bet on Deportations and Famine. Mainstream Media Is Eating It Up. theintercept.com 
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