(2025-12-22). WHO Chief Warns Progress against Famine Remains Extremely Fragile in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb The Director General of the World Health Organization [WHO], Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that progress in alleviating famine in Gaza remains "extremely fragile," as the population continues to face widespread devastation following "Israel's" genocidal war on the besieged Palestinian territory. "This welcome progress remains extremely fragile as the population continues to struggle with massive …
(2025-12-22). Israel Is Preparing for a Permanent Presence in Gaza, Satellite Images Reveal. portside.org Israel Is Preparing for a Permanent Presence in Gaza, Satellite Images Reveal |
the-independent.com (2025-12-22). Israel condemned after approving 19 new settlements in West Bank in latest blow to Palestinian state
Israel's cabinet has approved 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, the far-right finance minister has said, drawing condemnation from governments and rights groups.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-22). Donald Trump's Scary Weird Address to the Nation
The debased and deranged wannabe fascist strongman-for-life Donald Trump's bizarre, nationally televised speech to the American people last Wednesday night was quite insane. | | The wild 18-minute oration was full of absurd and boastful misrepresentations of reality meant to support his ridiculous claim that the United States is entering a new economic Golden Age under his rule:
theatlantic.com (2025-12-22). There's a 92 Percent Chance Trump Is Making It UpHis fixation on the number between 91 and 93 has been a feature for a while. In April, Trump claimed that egg prices had fallen by 92 percent. (The Bureau of Labor Statistics said 12.7 percent.) And at a rally shortly before last November's election, while railing against journalists and the media, he allowed that "not all of them" are "sick people." Just "about 92 percent." That one, admittedly, is difficult to fact-check.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-22). Why We Are on Hunger Strike in UK Jails
Amu Gib is one of eight prisoners incarcerated for alleged involvement in direct action against Israeli genocide currently on hunger strike in UK jails. This piece is based on interviews conducted by Ainle ó Cairealláin and ES Wight on Days 18 and 33 of the strike. Amu has subsequently been hospitalised, on Day 50 of their strike, the sixth hunger striker to be so.
(2025-12-22). Israel escalates violations with bombing, demolitions in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel's military launched a series of raids in Attacks were reported in the southern city of Rafah and areas east of Khan Younis, according to Al Araby Al Jadeed, the Arabic-language sister site of The New Arab, as Israeli forces carried out shelling and deliberate demolition operations in areas under their control inside the so-called "yellow line". | Israeli vehicles were also…
(2025-12-22). Satellite images show Israel continues Gaza demolition efforts despite cease-fire. haaretz.com According to the images, in recent months, hundreds of buildings have been destroyed in Shujaiya, in the eastern part of Gaza City alone. According to a U.K. based Forensic Architecture group, Israel maintains 48 positions along the Yellow Line in the Strip, 13 of which were built since the cease-fire…
apnews.com (2025-12-22). Russian general killed by bomb under his car in MoscowA car bomb killed a Russian general on Monday, the third such killing of a senior military officer in just over a year. Investigators said Ukraine may be behind the attack.
(2025-12-22). A ceasefire that bleeds: Gaza war repackaged as peace. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The October 10 ceasefire in Gaza was sold to the world to signal that Israel's war on the Palestinian enclave had finally stopped. In reality, it may be one of the most effective political tools yet devised to keep the machinery of destruction running while convincing the international community that peace has arrived.
(2025-12-22). Trump's ally urges action on Hamas, Hezbollah. tribune.com.pk 
US Senator Lindsey Graham called on Sunday for renewed military action against Hamas and Hezbollah if they fail to disarm and accused the Palestinian Islamist group of consolidating its power in Gaza. | The Republican politician, on a visit to Israel, is a staunch ally of US President Donald Trump. | Beginning in October, a fragile ceasefire has so far halted two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip despite both sides trading accusations of truce violations. | A separate ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah also came into effect in November 2024 after more than a year of hostilit…
(2025-12-22). Berkeley professor suspended over Gaza sees surge of support. newarab.com 
A University of California, Students, faculty, and staff have signed a letter urging the university administration to reinstate Peyrin Kao to his position as a computer science lecturer. | The
(2025-12-22). Israel's multi-layered regional occupation strategy and Türkiye. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The spectacle staged by Trump in Egypt approximately two months ago and presented as the 'peace of the century' propaganda never made a realistic contribution to Israel's military objectives in Gaza. Furthermore, despite the terms of the agreement, the people of Gaza have continued to be deprived of humanitarian aid …
(2025-12-22). Wakefield race thugs chant "let them die" in response to Palestine hunger-strikes. thecanary.co 
Hate-mongering right-wing thugs spew death chants On 21 December, far-right thugs on a so-called 'stop the boats' march in Wakefield shouted death chants against British political prisoners. These prisoners are on hunger strike, protesting Starmer's collaboration with Israel as it continues its genocide in Gaza. Otherwise known as the Filton 24, the activists — who […] | By
(2025-12-22). Survivors, lawmakers slam partial release of Epstein files. ecns.cn Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein expressed anger on Saturday after a cache of records from cases against the disgraced financier were released with many pages blacked out and photos censored.
(2025-12-22). As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his 'client list'. |
(2025-12-22). Experts at oil & weapons-funded think tank: 'Go big' in Venezuela. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S.
(2025-12-22). CUNY Union Passes Resolution Condemning Military Aggression Against Venezuela. popularresistance.org On December 19, the Professional Staff Congress (PSC) delegate assembly voted to pass a resolution repudiating the U.S. military aggression against Venezuela. | The resolution follows Trump's announcement of an escalation of his offensive, introducing a "total blockade" on Venezuela. As we have written previously, "This blockade and continued military escalation is only going to impoverish and hurt the Venezuelan working class, who face not only an acute economic and social crisis due to imperialist sanctions and increasing military attacks, but also repression by the Maduro government."
(2025-12-22). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-22). Venezuela hits 1.2 million barrel oil target despite U.S. pressure. tehrantimes.com Venezuela has reached its goal of producing 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day this year, despite intensifying U.S. pressure and tanker seizures, said Vice President Delcy Rodriguez.
(2025-12-22). US tanker with Venezuelan oil left for US: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Venezuela has sent a tanker belonging to the US company Chevron with Venezuelan oil to the US amid the seizure of ships under US sanctions in the Caribbean Sea, VP and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez reported.
(2025-12-22). U.S. Interception Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Over Venezuela-China Oil Trade. devdiscourse.com The United States' interception of a China-bound oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast has caused significant international tension. China's foreign ministry has denounced the act as a serious breach of international law and emphasized Venezuela's right to establish relations with other nations, opposing all unilateral and illegal sanctions.
(2025-12-22). Left Parties In Asia Denounce US Military Threats Against Venezuela. popularresistance.org Left and communist parties across Asia issued a statement expressing solidarity with the people of Venezuela, who are facing unprecedented attacks from the United States with an aggressive military build up in the Caribbean, as well as open threats of invasion. | The statement, dated December 16, notes the concerns over ongoing "military escalation in the Caribbean and the aggression against Venezuela by the imperialist US" and demands the immediate cessation of all such hostile activities. | The statement was signed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, the Socialist Party of Malaysia (P…
(2025-12-22). Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We've seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq. |
(2025-12-22). Buque de Chevron zarpa con petróleo venezolano rumbo a Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, informó sobre el zarpe de un buque de la compañía Chevron cargado con petróleo venezolano con destino a Estados Unidos, en cumplimiento de los acuerdos establecidos por la industria petrolera nacional.
(2025-12-22). Buque de Chevron zarpa con petróleo venezolano rumbo a Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, informó sobre el zarpe de un buque de la compañía Chevron cargado con petróleo venezolano con destino a Estados Unidos, en cumplimiento de los acuerdos establecidos por la industria petrolera nacional.
(2025-12-22). Organización No Cold War denuncia agresión de Trump contra petróleo de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El colectivo No Cold War manifestó su firme oposición al embargo ilegal y a la política de sanciones que sufre Venezuela. La organización denunció que la armada estadounidense realiza agresiones militares en el Caribe mediante ataques a pequeñas embarcaciones.
(2025-12-22). Organización No Cold War denuncia agresión de Trump contra petróleo de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El colectivo No Cold War manifestó su firme oposición al embargo ilegal y a la política de sanciones que sufre Venezuela. La organización denunció que la armada estadounidense realiza agresiones militares en el Caribe mediante ataques a pequeñas embarcaciones.
(2025-12-22). VP Delcy RodrÂguez: US Must Pay Reparations For Stealing CITGO. popularresistance.org At a massive rally in front of Venezuela's national oil company PDVSA headquarters in La Campiña, Caracas, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez condemned the ongoing US aggressions against the country. | In her speech on Friday, December 19, Rodríguez, who is also the minister of hydrocarbons, emphasized that Venezuela has a firm stance of dignity and resistance. She underscored that the country has no outstanding debts with the Trump administration. Rather, Washington owes the Venezuelan people compensation for stealing Venezuelan state assets.
(2025-12-22). VP Delcy RodrÂguez: US Must Pay Reparations For Stealing CITGO. popularresistance.org At a massive rally in front of Venezuela's national oil company PDVSA headquarters in La Campiña, Caracas, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez condemned the ongoing US aggressions against the country. | In her speech on Friday, December 19, Rodríguez, who is also the minister of hydrocarbons, emphasized that Venezuela has a firm stance of dignity and resistance. She underscored that the country has no outstanding debts with the Trump administration. Rather, Washington owes the Venezuelan people compensation for stealing Venezuelan state assets.
(2025-12-22). trial: Prosecution asked to stop defense testimony. haaretz.com Despite appearing stressed, the detective called to testify on behalf of the PM maintained he stuck to the facts, denying any anomalies or conclusions in his report on a notorious 2015 campaign video. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's trial faced interruptions due to his request for a hearing cancellation and the prosecution's bid to limit defense witness testimonies…
(2025-12-22). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-22). India's push for nuclear energy splits opinions. ecns.cn The government needs to hammer out guidelines on fuel sourcing and delivery to private investors, Chowdhury said, adding that extensive checks and balances are needed.
(2025-12-22). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-22). Japan Clears Path to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has taken a decisive step toward restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest by capacity, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster reshaped the country's energy policy. On Monday, the Niigata prefectural assembly passed a vote of confidence in Governor Hideyo Hanazumi, who endorsed the restart last month. The vote effectively removes …
(2025-12-22). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-22). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-22). Did Trump Really Fix NAFTA? portside.org Did Trump Really Fix NAFTA? |
(2025-12-22). Commodities worth $1.2b exported from East Azarbaijan in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Ali Asghar Abbaszadeh, the supervisor of Customs for East Azarbaijan Province, reported that 2.366 million tons of non-oil goods worth $1.244 billion were exported from the province in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Novemebr 21).
(2025-12-22). Japan's H3 Rocket: Missed Orbit and Missed Opportunities. devdiscourse.com In a significant setback, Japan's H3 rocket failed to insert its satellite into the planned orbit, marking the second failure for the nation's new flagship rocket. This incident highlights the challenges Japan faces in establishing a more precise geolocation system, independent from U.S. GPS reliance.
(2025-12-22). ASEAN Moves to Halt Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Border Fighting. moderndiplomacy.eu Southeast Asian foreign ministers will meet in Kuala Lumpur on Monday in an effort to halt escalating border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that have killed at least 40 people and displaced more than 500,000 this month. The talks mark the first face-to-face meeting between the two governments since fighting resumed on December 8, following …
(2025-12-22). Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the splitter and spreader of sciences. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Today coincides with the birth anniversary of the 5th Imam of Shia, Muhammad al-Baqir. An overview of his life is provided in the following article.
(2025-12-22). Sunday Science: Trump Team Plans To Break Up 'Global Mothership' of Climate Science. portside.org Sunday Science: Trump Team Plans To Break Up 'Global Mothership' of Climate Science |
(2025-12-22). Iran rejects missile talks, says contacts with IAEA underway. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that the country's missile program has been developed exclusively to defend Iran's territorial integrity and is not subject to negotiation.
(2025-12-22). Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation. tribune.com.pk 
Nine bandits were killed while 27 were arrested in Ghotki, a joint operation by Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and police, against the Shekhani and Mazari criminal gangs. | The operation was launched after armed bandits abducted 18 passengers from a bus traveling from Sadiqabad to Quetta near Ubauro on the night of December 15, according to a statement by the Sindh Rangers spokesperson. | Abducted passengers were recovered by security forces from the Andhar, Lathani, and Bakhrani areas near Cross Bund Khangarh Chowk. Fleeing bandits were targeted and killed by Rangers and police. These include Abdullah Dashti, Hazar…
(2025-12-22). What Makes US and Ukraine Optimistic About Russia Peace Framework? thinktank.pk As 2025 nears its end, renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the nearly four-year Ukraine conflict have sparked cautious optimism in Washington and Kyiv. Recent high-level discussions in Florida, involving US envoys, Ukrainian representatives, European allies, and Russian officials, have been described as "productive and constructive." Despite deep divisions and no immediate breakthrough, both the United …
(2025-12-22). Iran to play three friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — As the Iranian national football team enter the final phase of its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Football Federation of Iran is planning to arrange three international friendly matches for Team Melli.
(2025-12-22). Thailand FM slams 'rushed' Trump-brokered truce as fighting kills 40. tehrantimes.com Thailand and Cambodia will resume border talks this week to secure a lasting ceasefire, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Monday, stressing that progress requires detailed negotiations rather than public statements.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard
head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-22). Tucker Carlson named 'Antisemite of the Year' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza
StopAntisemitism announced the designation on Sunday, accusing Carlson of hostility towards Israel after he used his podcast and media appearances to criticise the war and the political influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-22). Tucker Carlson named 'Antisemite of the Year' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza StopAntisemitism announced the designation on Sunday, accusing Carlson of hostility towards Israel after he used his podcast and media appearances to criticise the war and the political influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
npr.org (2025-12-22). Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files Two lawmakers are threatening a seldom-used congressional sanction against the Department of Justice over what they say is a failure to release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a deadline set in law.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-21). Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?The news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from many across Israel.
AIC.org (2025-12-20). Whistleblower Report Reveals USCIS Is Circumventing Court Order on Immigrants' Access to their Records A whistleblower report published today in Government Executive shows how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is circumventing a court order that requires the agency to provide immigrants with their immigration records within the legal timelines.
The revelations state that USCIS has adopted certain practices leading the agency to reject thousands of requests for Alien Files, or A-Files, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that would have been processed in the past.
theatlantic.com (2025-12-20). A Nakedly Imperialistic President The conflict with Venezuela will probably play out differently than the Iraq War did—perhaps better, perhaps worse. But the moral basis upon which it is being waged is most certainly worse.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-20). Trump says US has launched large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says attacks are 'a declaration of vengeance', and 'lots' of fighters have been killed.
(2025-12-22). 'Experience the key for Australia's Ashes win'. tribune.com.pk 
The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helped them remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after they defeated England on Sunday to win the series with two matches to spare. | Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third test in Adelaide to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series and retain the urn, putting an end to the criticism of the team's age profile that dominated the pre-Ashes discussion. | Starc said it was Australia's know-how that proved crucial when injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood left them in a precarious…
(2025-12-22). POEM: When the world is done. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-22). Duffy leads New Zealand to victory against West Indies. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand crushed West Indies by 323 runs on Monday to win the third Test at Mount Maunganui and seal a 2-0 series victory, with Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul proving crucial. | The hosts set a target of 462 and bowled out the tourists for 138, wrapping up the innings four overs after tea following a dramatic collapse either side of lunch. | Duffy finished with 5-42 and was backed up by Ajaz Patel, who claimed 3-23, while opener Brandon King top-scored for West Indies with 67. | New Zealand's Devon Conway scored 227 and 100 in two innings, while captain Tom Latham scored 137 and 101 ⚪ the first opening pai…
(2025-12-22). Power system 'stable' as festive season demand approaches. sanews.gov.za Power system 'stable' as festive season demand approaches | Eskom has assured that it will keep the lights on this festive season and meet demand. | In a statement, the power utility said the national power system remains stable and consistently meets "demand as Eskom's generation performance continues to improve". | "The success of the Generation Recovery Plan, combined with the intensified planned maintenance implemented last year, has strengthened the fleet and enhanced operational resilience. | "These achievements position Eskom to reliably meet peak festive season demand, support economic activity and reinfo…
(2025-12-22). Multan's Nishtar doctor making obscene gestures on video loses job. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-22). EU bans Belgian newspaper. infobrics.org The EU is escalating its dictatorial measures, affecting even its own press.
(2025-12-22). Projected population in 2100: Western Europe. strategic-culture.su While Europe's overall population is set to decline, the continent's wealthiest core remains its demographic anchor. This infographic shows how Western Europe's historically affluent nations — including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — are projected to see relatively stable or only modestly declining populations by 2100. A combination of high immigration, stronger birth rates in key countries, and resilient economies enables this region to resist the sharper contractions forecast for much of the continent.
(2025-12-22). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-22). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-22). PBOC rolls out one-off credit repair policy to help individuals rebuild credit. ecns.cn The policy applies to single overdue amounts of no more than 10,000 yuan ($1,420) generated between Jan 1, 2020, and Dec 31, 2025, provided the debts are fully repaid by March 31, 2026."ÄÄ"ÄÄIf repayment is completed by Nov 30, 2025, the related overdue information will be removed starting Jan 1, 2026.
(2025-12-22). Bondi attack suspects held 'tactical' training before shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Two men accused of carrying out Australia's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades conducted "tactical" firearms training in the New South Wales countryside ahead of the Bondi Beach attack, police alleged in court documents released on Monday. | Father and son Sajid Akram and Naveed are accused of targeting a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach last week, killing 15 people. Police said the pair undertook firearms training and rehearsed movements in what authorities described as a "tactical manner", with images showing them firing shotguns. | New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a press conferen…
(2025-12-22). ASEAN pushes ceasefire as Thailand—Cambodia conflict kills 60. tribune.com.pk 
Southeast Asian foreign ministers met in Malaysia on Monday to try to restore a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after two weeks of fierce fighting that has killed at least 60 people and displaced more than half a million. | The ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will seek to salvage a truce first brokered by the organisation's chair, Malaysia, and US President Donald Trump after a previous round of border clashes in July. | Thailand and Cambodia's top diplomats attended the gathering in Kuala Lumpur, the first face-to-face meeting involving the two governments since the fig…
(2025-12-22). New rules on pricing to stabilize nation's market. ecns.cn China has drafted new guidelines to regulate automakers' pricing practices amid intensifying market competition. The guidelines have elicited positive responses from many automakers.
(2025-12-22). How sanctions undermine Iran's health system: Stanford health policy researcher explains. tehrantimes.com Despite claims that sanctions against Iran include humanitarian exemptions, the country's health system continues to face severe and systemic disruption, says Dr. Ruth M. Gibson, a Stanford University health policy scholar specializing in the global health impacts of sanctions. In this interview, Gibson explains how legal ambiguity, financial restrictions, and over-compliance by banks and suppliers effectively block Iran's access to essential medicines, medical equipment, and hospital supplies.
(2025-12-22). Iraqi security forces conduct intelligence operation in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iraq's security forces have carried out a rare special operation inside Syrian territory, arresting two key suspects linked to the transfer of weapons and terrorist elements toward Iraq, a senior Iraqi security official said.
(2025-12-22). Christmas Carole Group Attacked in Pudussery. devdiscourse.com A man identified as Ashwin Raj was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Christmas carole group in Pudussery, police reported on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Whistleblower: US Officials Sidestep Court Order, Close Immigrants' Requests For Files. thedissenter.org 
A whistleblower alleges that a federal immigration agency has prematurely closed numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for records in order to fake that it is complying with a court order. On December 19, 2025, the Government Accountability Project (GAP)
(2025-12-22). Russian-Nigerian Economic Diplomacy: Ajeokuta Symbolises Russia's Remarkable Achievement in Nigeria. infobrics.org Over the past two decades, Russia's economic influence in Africa—and specifically in Nigeria—has been limited, largely due to a lack of structured financial support from Russian policy banks and state-backed investment mechanisms…
(2025-12-22). Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works. sanews.gov.za Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo and Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, are conducting an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West. | The Brits Water Treatment Works is a critical infrastructure project of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) aimed at strengthening water provision for the Madibeng Local Municipality and surrounding areas. | "The Brits Water Treatment Works is a key bulk water supply infrastructure project, funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation through the Regional…
(2025-12-22). Nahavand's tumulus-shaped tomb could shed light on Seleucid era: archaeologist. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian archaeologist has said the discovery of a tumulus-shaped ancient tomb near the city of Nahavand could reveal new details about the Seleucid period, citing it as the only known tumulus in Iran dated to that era.
(2025-12-22). Net zero on energy promises. onlineopinion.com.au Labor promised cheaper power and delivered higher bills, deeper subsidies and rising debt, all in pursuit of an energy transition that keeps missing its own targets.
(2025-12-22). New Zealand, India Conclude Free Trade Agreement. moderndiplomacy.eu New Zealand and India have concluded a free trade agreement, both governments said on Monday, aiming to boost access for New Zealand exporters to the world's most populous country and one of the fastest-growing major economies. The deal will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India, with more than half …
(2025-12-22). Corridors of Resilience: India's Emerging Eurasian Strategy. infobrics.org The International North—South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and the Chabahar Port in Iran have become the backbone of India's effort to secure alternative connectivity into Eurasia…
(2025-12-22). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-22). Cinema Museum reviews Kiarostami's "Fellow Citizen" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Abbas Kiarostami's 1983 medium-length documentary "Fellow Citizen" was shown at the 45th "Documentary Nights" program of the Cinema Museum of Iran in the north of Tehran on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Nation's self-developed technology helps HSR. ecns.cn China's self-developed technology in high-speed railways is making significant progress in both technological innovation and operational capability.
(2025-12-22). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-22). Fundamental trends sustaining long-term growth. ecns.cn This closely aligns with the Central Economic Work Conference's emphasis, and provides positive external validation for China's economy to move steadily and sustainably along a path of high-quality development into 2026.
(2025-12-22). Iran closely monitoring all enemy movements: Army chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Emphasizing vigilance and preparedness, Army chief Hatami warned that Iran's military is committed to confronting all hostile activities with unwavering resolve.
(2025-12-22). The $35 Billion Question: Did Egypt Trade Energy Security for Cash? uwidata.com By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approving a $35 billion gas export deal to Egypt from the Leviathan natural gas field, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Haifa, came as a shock to many who do not closely follow Egyptian-Israeli relations. Perhaps the …
(2025-12-22). Iran end 2025 unchanged in FIFA ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national football team ended 2025 year unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Australian authorities: 'paid actors' spreading antisemitism from abroad/ By Max Blumenthal. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: Canada's Disgrace: "Ottawa Supports Illegal Coalition Tasked with Destroying Syria and its People" Canada: The Ottawa Shootings and the Derogation of Constitutional Rights. Did Zebaf-Bibeau Act Alone? — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization…
(2025-12-22). Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has informed the Lahore High Court that the upcoming local bodies elections in the province will be held on party basis, in accordance with the section 68 of the Punjab Local Government Act 2025. | The statement came during a hearing on a case challenging the legality of the Act. The court, which is hearing a petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami for holding elections on party basis, sought clarification from the Election Commission regarding the conduct of the elections. | The government's lawyer argued that under Section 68 of the Election Act, elections must be held on a party basis. The c…
(2025-12-22). DAP's 'Chalta Phirta Documentary' festival tours Pakistani cities. tribune.com.pk 
The Documentary Association of Pakistan (DAP) is an initiative by and for documentary filmmakers to build audiences, strengthen community, and to provide mentorship and training to documentary filmmakers. | DAP has been working to provide access to Pakistani and International Documentary films by organizing film screenings since 2016. DAP also works closely with documentary filmmakers to provide them with networking and training opportunities by organizing filmmaker meet-ups, training workshops, access to global forums, and film development labs. | The 'Chalta Phirta Documentary Festival' is our travelling doc…
(2025-12-22). Europeans may not love Trump — but many agree with him. strategic-culture.su By Mick HUME | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The "weak" elites he attacks are the real enemies of European democracy. | There has…
(2025-12-22). Bondi shooters conducted training ahead of attack, police say. newarab.com 
The two suspects in a
(2025-12-22). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-22). The Turtle Island Liberation Front Warning For Activists. popularresistance.org The United States has a long history of using informants and entrapment as tools to discredit or to defeat leftist movements. There are other objectives as well, as Black Agenda Report explained in 2010, "The object is to terrify the public into surrendering their civil liberties in a twilight struggle with a mostly nonexistent domestic enemy." It is important to remember the many examples of state repression as we learn of the arrest of members of a little-known and newly formed organization called the Turtle Island Liberation Front, who stand accused of planning New Year's Eve bombings in Southern California. I…
(2025-12-22). Manhunt for Bekkersdal mass shooting suspects underway. sanews.gov.za Manhunt for Bekkersdal mass shooting suspects underway | Police have launched a manhunt to find suspects linked to the mass shooting perpetrated at a tavern in Bekkersdal in the early hours of Sunday morning. | The incident claimed 11 lives, with 10 others taken to medical facilities for injuries. | "It is reported that about 12 unknown suspects in a white kombi and a silver sedan opened fire at tavern patrons and continued to shoot randomly as they fled the scene. The tavern is licensed. | "Police have mobilised all the necessary resources, including Forensic Crime Scene Management and Crime Intelligence. The mo…
(2025-12-22). Formalism eased for grassroots authorities. ecns.cn The nation's protracted battle against formalism and inefficiency has turned a corner in some key areas, particularly for authorities at the grassroots who often are left with the lion's share of responsibilities.
(2025-12-22). Hainan FTP launches first seventh-freedom air route. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port on Sunday launched its first operational seventh-freedom air route, a milestone in opening up the island's aviation sector.
(2025-12-22). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-22). Italy regulator fines Apple $115 million. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Italy's competition authority said on Monday it had fined US technology giant Apple, opens new tab and two of its divisions, 98.6 million euros ($115.53 million) over alleged abuse of their dominant position in the mobile app.
(2025-12-22). Expressway expands regional linkage. ecns.cn A 319.7-kilometer expressway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is set to open by the end of December, regional transport authorities announced.Guo Sheng, Party secretary of Xinjiang's transport department, said the expressway will ease long-standing traffic bottlenecks that have constrained coordinated development between northern and southern Xinjiang.
(2025-12-22). Somalia tightens security before historic elections. tribune.com.pk 
Somalia will deploy more than 10,000 security personnel in the capital, Mogadishu, ahead of next week's local elections — the first direct polls in nearly 60 years — the security minister said on Sunday. The east African country is struggling to emerge from decades of conflict and chaos, battling a bloody Islamist insurgency and frequent natural disasters. | In April, the country launched voter registration for the first time in decades, a step towards universal suffrage and and end to the complex clan-based indirect voting system in place since 1969.
(2025-12-22). Over $24b to be invested in Iran's petrochemical sector. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's petrochemical industry has invested more than $95 billion to date in the sector, with a further $24 billion in new investment planned under the country's seventh National Development Plan, the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said on Sunday.
(2025-12-22). Visitors flock to Durban as city experiences bumper festive season. sanews.gov.za Visitors flock to Durban as city experiences bumper festive season | The eThekwini Municipality is experiencing a bumper festive season, with visitors to the city contributing an economic boom of some R6 billion to the city's coffers. | This according to Municipal Mayor Cyril Xaba, who briefed the media on Monday. | "From December 1 to date, we have received 490 152 visitors. Hotel occupancy currently stands at 70%, with a direct visitor spend of R1.8 billion and an estimated contribution of over R6 billion to the city's GDP. These indicators confirm strong festive season performance and sustained tourism demand.
(2025-12-22). Malaysian court turns down former PM's appeal for house arrest. ecns.cn Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak failed in his appeal to be moved to house arrest after the High Court here ruled against his application on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Winter solstice golden magic illuminates Beijing's 17-Arch Bridge. ecns.cn The 17-Arch Bridge offers an amazing sight under the warm glow of the sunset, at the Summer Palace in Beijing, drawing tourists and photography enthusiasts to capture photos.
(2025-12-22). "Oscar Music Winners" film concert to be staged in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The "Oscar Music Winners" Film Concert will be held at the Espinas Palace Hall in Tehran on December 29.
(2025-12-22). Senior Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb explosion. tehrantimes.com A Russian general was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special services could have been behind the attack.
(2025-12-22). Dome of Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine restored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A restoration and conservation work has been completed for on the dome of the Shah Nematollah Vali shrine in the city of Mahan in Kerman province, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
(2025-12-22). When Will Pacific Voices Be Heard? Frontline Fight Against Rising Seas. thinktank.pk In 2025, the Pacific Islands continue to stand on the frontline of the climate emergency, bearing the devastating consequences of a crisis they contributed least to creating. Rising seas force entire villages to relocate, eroding ancestral lands and cultural heritage, while extreme weather disrupts livelihoods and food security. Yet, amid these existential threats, Pacific voices—particularly …
(2025-12-22). The Pentagon is hoarding critical minerals that could power the clean energy transition. grist.org 
(2025-12-22). Israel demolishes residential building in east Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Israeli bulldozers tore through a four-storey residential building in The building, located in the It was the latest i…
(2025-12-22). K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations. tribune.com.pk 
Winter holidays for Shangla and other upper regions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa begin tomorrow (Tuesday) as examinations conclude. The provincial government has announced holidays for all government and private schools, universities, colleges, and degree-awarding institutions. | According to the notification, the holiday schedule will be implemented based on 'summer and winter zones' classifications to align with the regional weather conditions. | For institutions located in the summer zone or plains, winter vacations will be observed from January 1 to 15, 2026. Given the relatively mild weather in these areas, the…
(2025-12-22). Volkswagen factory shutdown symbolizes Germany's economic decline. infobrics.org Germany is no longer the engine of the European economy and will not be so in the near future.
(2025-12-22). Tehran chamber, JETRO sign pact to deepen Iran—Japan economic ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's private sector has stepped up efforts to expand economic cooperation with Japan, as the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) signed a cooperation agreement with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), officials said.
(2025-12-22). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-22). Iran, Vietnam explore joint investment, financial cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Vietnamese officials and private-sector representatives discussed ways to expand joint investment and financial cooperation, with a focus on building long-term economic ties and using Vietnam as a gateway to Southeast Asia.
(2025-12-22). Zoos keep animals warm to protect against winter chill. ecns.cn As the winter chill settles in, zoos and wildlife parks across China are ensuring their inhabitants that come from the world's warmer climes are kept cozy in the cold months.
(2025-12-22). Trump morphs from asset to liability for Israel. strategic-culture.su Perhaps, Israel is now realising that 'realities in the region' have changed. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Leading Israeli com…
(2025-12-22). Trump national security logic: rare earths and fossil fuels. responsiblestatecraft.org The new
(2025-12-22). Iran, Tajikistan strengthen cultural ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian Deputy Culture Minister for Cultural Affairs Mohsen Javadi met with Tajik Deputy Culture Minister Davlat Safarzadeh in Tehran on Saturday, emphasizing the strong ties between Iran and Tajikistan.
(2025-12-22). Assam on High Alert Amid Bangladesh Unrest. devdiscourse.com Assam has been placed on 'high alert' due to the recent unrest in Bangladesh, stated Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. In conversation with reporters, Sarma emphasized that the state government is actively observing the situation across the border.
(2025-12-22). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-22). Wheelchair user completes historic bungee jump in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-22). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-22). Iran submits commitment document at global summit on traditional medicine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — During the closing ceremony of the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, Iran pledged commitments to advance the implementation of the Global Strategy for Traditional Medicine 2025-2034.
(2025-12-22). Solar shelters shrubs to stunt Inner Mongolia's shifting sands. ecns.cn New life has been breathed into a patch of once ravaged and desertified grassland in northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, thanks to a biological restoration project integrating the installation of solar panels and the planting of desert-hardy vegetation underneath.
(2025-12-22). Transatlantic rift comes to fore. ecns.cn The decades-old transatlantic alliance is being tested by mixed strains of economic friction, disputes over defense burdens, and even ideological clashes. While experts agree the US-Europe partnership will endure, they warn it is being reshaped by these exposed fissures, a process with global implications.
(2025-12-22). RMB could appreciate to around 6.0 against USD over next decade, former Chongqing mayor says. ecns.cn The Chinese yuan could gradually appreciate from about 7.0 to around 6.0 against the U.S. dollar over the next decade, a former mayor of Chongqing said Sunday at the 2025 Shenzhen Xiangmihu Financial Annual Conference.
(2025-12-22). Iran exports non-oil goods worth $5.2b to UAE in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $5.216 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-22). Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-22). Carpenter subjected to cruelty. electronicintifada.net Israeli interrogator denailed the prisoners' fingernails to elicit a confession forcibly.
(2025-12-22). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-22). UNESCO-listed Tehran palace hosts exhibit of ebru arts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An exhibition of paintings created in the ebru style opened to visitors on Monday at Golestan Palace, Tehran's only UNESCO World Heritage site.
(2025-12-22). Hangzhou passes first local law promoting health. ecns.cn Medical workers at the Sijiqing Community Healthcare Center said Hangzhou is moving ahead with plans to establish weight-management clinics or obesity treatment centers at all secondary-level and above medical institutions.
(2025-12-22). Pakistan young-guns shine bright. tribune.com.pk 
Deepesh Devendran went for a lofty shot, the ball hanging in the Dubai air for a brief, dramatic moment before Ahmed Hussain settled under it and completed the catch. With that simple act, Pakistan were crowned Under-19 Asia Cup champions. It was not just a victory; it was a statement. Beating India by 191 runs in a final is no ordinary achievement—it is the kind of result that echoes for years. | What made the triumph even more striking was the context. Just a week earlier in the same tournament, India had defeated Pakistan by 90 runs. That loss planted seeds of doubt, and many wondered how the Green Sh…
(2025-12-22). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-22). Iranian photographers honored in UNICEF's 2025 Photo of the Year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Two Iranian photographers received special recognition for their impactful work at the UNICEF Photo of the Year 2025, announced earlier this week.
(2025-12-22). The Resistance Moves Left. portside.org The Resistance Moves Left |
(2025-12-22). What changed for deep-sea mining in 2025? Everything. grist.org 
For more than a decade, In 2021, the company went public, opening at $11.05 per share. Then their stock plummeted as global regulators debated what rules to impose on sea bed mining hitting $0.55 a share at its lowest point. Last week, the company…
(2025-12-22). Delivering Under Fire: How Nova Post Became a Wartime Success Story in Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu Business as Usual Under Air Raids On a November morning in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, an air raid siren pierced the routine bustle at a Nova Post branch, forcing staff and customers into a concrete shelter. Minutes later, with the all-clear sounded, employees returned to the counter and resumed sorting parcels. The drill …
(2025-12-22). 46 China—Japan air routes to suspend all flights for two weeks. ecns.cn A total of 46 air routes between China and Japan will suspend all flights from Dec. 22 through Jan. 4, according to industry data.
(2025-12-22). Tehran, Moscow holding workshops on drug abuse prevention, rehabilitation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) of the country, in cooperation with the Russian Federation, is conducting workshops that provide effective strategies for the early detection and prevention of drug abuse in Tehran and eight other provinces of the country.
(2025-12-22). Williamson opens up about New Zealand future. tribune.com.pk 
When Kane Williamson leaves the Bay Oval field on Monday at the end of the Black Caps' third Test against the West Indies, he may never don New Zealand whites again. | The Black Caps' finest ever batsman, boasting 9,461 Test runs to his name at an average of 54.7, said Sunday he will ask himself whether it's his last Test as his team chases a day five victory in Mount Maunganui. | "As you get to the latter stages (of your career) those thoughts certainly enter your mind," said the 35-year-old. | Williamson has not made a concrete decision over his future in Test cricket, but he is leaning more towards family t…
(2025-12-22). Chinese researchers uncover record-high evidence of ancient human activity on eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have uncovered a significant Paleolithic site at an unprecedented altitude on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, offering fresh insights into early human migration and adaptability, according to the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2025-12-22). Father and son 'meticulously planned' Bondi shooting for months, police allege. tehrantimes.com The two suspects in a deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach carried out "tactical" training in the countryside, AFP reported Monday.
(2025-12-22). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-22). Will France's New Nuclear Carrier Dominate the Seas by 2038? thinktank.pk In a decisive move to bolster its strategic autonomy and maritime dominance, France has greenlit the construction of a cutting-edge nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, known as the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-NG). Announced in late December 2025 during a visit to French forces abroad, this ambitious project marks a significant investment in national defense amid rising global …
(2025-12-22). More Than 100 People Killed by US Bombing Campaign Against Alleged Drug Boats. news.antiwar.com The US bombing campaign against alleged drug-running boats in the waters of Latin America has killed more than 100 people, according to the numbers released by the Trump administration and the US military. The latest strikes were announced by the US Southern Command on December 18 and targeted boats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According …
(2025-12-22). The Takaichi Fallout: Japan's economy faces multiple tests amid policy crosscurrents. ecns.cn Recently, Japan's monetary and fiscal policies have been moving onto sharply divergent paths. Governor of the Bank of Japan Kazuo Ueda has repeatedly signaled the possibility of interest-rate hikes, driving a sustained tightening of financial policies.
(2025-12-22). Weather Service issues disruptive rain, fire danger warning across South Africa. sanews.gov.za Weather Service issues disruptive rain, fire danger warning across South Africa | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for disruptive rains and severe thunderstorms across the country for today. | The warnings for rain are as follows: | Orange level 5 warning: Disruptive rain resulting in flooding of settlements (both formal and informal) and roads, low-lying bridges, as well as damage to mud-build houses is expected over the northern and eastern parts of Limpopo. | Yellow level 4 warning: Disruptive rain resulting in flooding of settlements (both formal and informal) and roads, l…
(2025-12-22). VIDEO: Budget debate turns violent in Turkish parliament. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — A physical altercation erupted among lawmakers in Turkey's parliament on Monday during a session on the 2026 budget, forcing the speaker to suspend proceedings.
(2025-12-22). Bayern ease past Heidenheim. tribune.com.pk 
Undefeated Bayern Munich cruised past hosts Heidenheim 4-0 on Sunday to go into the winter break with a nine-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga standings. | The Bavarians, who have gone through 2025 without an away league loss, are on 41 points, with Borussia Dortmund second on 32 following Friday's 2-0 win at Borussia Moenchengladbach. | Struggling Heidenheim are in 17th place on 11. Bayern have won 13 of their 15 league matches this season. | "In the new year every team starts from zero points and everyone has to collect the points," Bayern coach Vincent Kompany told a press conference. | "We have…
(2025-12-22). Why is Trump targeting Somali migrants with ICE raids? greenleft.org.au Why is Trump targeting Somali migrants with ICE raids? | Susan Price |
(2025-12-22). Malcolm X's Daughters Sue NYPD, FBI About Their Role In His Assassination. popularresistance.org Malcolm X was assassinated 60 years ago in the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem. Assassination is a political murder. Will the truth about the role of the NYPD and the FBI in the murder and coverup finally come out? Malcolm X's daughters are plaintiffs in a lawsuit in Federal District Court in New York City to expose the NYPD and the FBI. | They have retained some of the great police misconduct litigators in the country including Chicago attorneys Flint Taylor and Ben Elson of the Peoples Law Office (PLO), Jonathan Moore and Luna Droubi in New York City, nationally recognized civil rights attorney Ben Crump and his ass…
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Inside Vietnam's Leadership Transition. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's ruling Communist Party will convene its 14th five-yearly congress from January 19—25, a tightly choreographed political event that will determine the country's top leadership and policy direction through 2030. The congress comes at a pivotal moment, as Vietnam navigates slowing global trade, rising geopolitical pressure and ambitious growth targets. How Vietnam's Leadership Is Chosen …
(2025-12-22). Forged by fire, sustained by inheritance. ecns.cn A pivotal moment in the career of Zhu Bingren, a seasoned copper artist, came after a fire in 2006 that took place at a project he was involved in, in Jiangsu province. The blaze consumed the eaves of the first floor of a pagoda inside the Tianning Temple of Changzhou, when the construction work was nearing completion.
(2025-12-22). Israeli FM urges Jews to move to Israel after Sydney attack. newarab.com 
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called on Sunday for Jews in Western countries to move to Israel to escape rising antisemitism, one week after 15 were "Jews have the right to live in safety everywhere. But we see and fully understand what is happening, and we have a certain historical experience. Today, Jews are being hunted across the world," Saar said at a public candle lighting marking the last day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. | "Today I call on Jews in Engl…
(2025-12-22). US Confirms It Launched Airstrike During Battle in Somalia Over Village Captured By al-Shabaab. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed on Friday that its forces launched an airstrike near Nuur Dugle, a village in southern Somalia that al-Shabaab captured after a battle with US-backed forces, on December 18. "The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Nuur Dugle, Somalia, approximately 215 km northeast of Mogadishu," AFRICOM said in a press release. …
(2025-12-22). Focus on overseas and domestic EV sales key to future, says think tank. ecns.cn China's auto market is entering a period of high volumes but slowing growth with future expansion increasingly dependent on NEVs and overseas markets, according to forecasts from China EV100, an industry-backed think tank.
(2025-12-22). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-22). The Israeli campaign against UNRWA. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Israeli regime's hostility against UNRWA is a politically driven effort to dismantle the Palestinian cause by erasing the refugee issue from the international agenda.
(2025-12-22). Comicomment: Returning to militarism leads only to self-destruction. ecns.cn "No U-turn" is not a slogan but a warning written into history through painful experience. History does not forgive those who drive against its course. Attempts to reverse it only lead to instability, collapse, and ultimately self-destruction.
(2025-12-22). Minority rights remain systemically fragile. tribune.com.pk 
In 2025, Punjab's record on religious minority rights reflected a complex mix of policy ambition and ground-level challenges. While the provincial government rolled out expanded budgets, welfare schemes, and legal reforms, human rights groups questioned their effectiveness, highlighting persistent gaps between official claims and lived realities. | During the past one year, the Punjab government significantly increased the budget allocated for minority affairs. Development funds were enhanced for the repair and restoration of minority places of worship including churches, temples, and gurdwaras and permission…
(2025-12-22). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-22). Archaeologist says pomegranate origin traces back to the Iranian plateau. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Pomegranate is not only a plant native to the Iranian plateau, but also a symbol of civilization that has been present in Iranian culture as a symbol of fertility, blessing, and continuity of life, at least since the Iron Age until today, and rituals such as Yalda Night are a direct continuation of this ancient tradition.
(2025-12-22). Moscow car blast kills Russian general hours after US talks. newarab.com 
A car bomb killed a senior Russian general in southern Moscow on Monday morning, the latest high-profile army figure to be blown up in a blast that came just hours after Russian and Ukrainian delegates held separate Kyiv has not commented on the incident, but Russian investigators said they were probing whether the blast was "linked" to "Ukrainian special forces". | The attack was similar to other assassinations of g…
(2025-12-22). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-22). Public unity thwarted enemy's plans in 12-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — The 12-day war with Israel ended in failure for Tel Aviv, as Iran's popular unity and swift public response thwarted attempts to spark internal unrest, IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini says.
(2025-12-22). Can Trump convince America of his domestic agenda? strategic-culture.su By W. James ANTLE III | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The economy is the arena where the president must win hearts and minds.
(2025-12-22). Wheelchair user flies into space, a historic first. ecns.cn Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, on Blue Origin New Shepard NS-37, December 20, 2025."After my accident, I really, really figured out how inaccessible our world still is" for people with disabilities, she said in a video released by the company.
(2025-12-22). CNOOC launches 24 Block Development Project in Xijiang Oilfields. ecns.cn CNOOC Limited announced on Monday that production has commenced at the Xijiang Oilfields 24 Block Development Project.Its temperature control system reduces the impact of high temperatures on subsea pipelines, thereby ensuring stable and continuous production."ÄÄ"ÄÄCNOOC Limited holds 100 percent interest in the project and is the operator.
(2025-12-22). 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?
(2025-12-22). Indian Equities Positioned for Resilient Medium-Term Growth. devdiscourse.com In a promising forecast, Indian equities are anticipated to deliver strong performance over the medium term, spanning 6 to 24 months. This outlook is underpinned by a widespread recovery in earnings, robust domestic demand, and enduring policy support, as per a report by PL Capital.
(2025-12-22). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-22). 44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes. tribune.com.pk 
The final nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2025 has concluded successfully, with more than 44.6 million children vaccinated across Pakistan, marking a significant step in the country's ongoing efforts to eradicate the disease, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. | According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the campaign, conducted from December 15 to December 21, 2025, achieved its targets nationwide. | Official figures released by the National EOC show that approximately 22.9 million children were administered polio drops in Punjab, while around 10.6 million children were vaccinated in Si…
(2025-12-22). Israeli media reveals hidden damage from Iran missile strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — An Israeli media outlet has acknowledged that Iranian missiles inflicted significant damage during the 12-day war, impacts that Tel Aviv has so far kept out of the public narrative.
(2025-12-22). Political Jibes Fly as 'Two Namoone' Jibe Stirs Uttar Pradesh Assembly. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unleashed a sharp political attack in the state assembly on Monday. Without directly naming them, he labeled Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav as 'two namoone' for allegedly fleeing the country during critical discussions.
(2025-12-22). Intl. Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology to be held. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 16th International Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology (IKT 2025) will kick off on Monday and will run till December 25, with scientists from six countries, namely the U.S., Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and New Zealand in attendance.
(2025-12-22). Russia calls Florida talks 'constructive'. ecns.cn A Kremlin envoy says peace talks on a US-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine conflict were pressing on "constructively" in Florida.
(2025-12-22). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-22). Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices climbed to historic highs on Monday in both international and domestic markets, driven by strong safe-haven demand and sustained buying momentum. | In the international bullion market, spot gold rose 1.7% to $4,413.01 per ounce by 0955 GMT, after touching a record high of $4,420.01 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery gained 1.4% to $4,446.70 per ounce. | Following the global rally, gold prices in Pakistan surged to record levels. The price of gold per tola jumped by Rs6,200 to reach a historic high of Rs462,362. | Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs5,315 to…
(2025-12-22). China's Power Reforms and AI Data Boom Ignite Global Battery Surge. moderndiplomacy.eu A revamp of China's electricity market is transforming the economics of energy storage just as global demand explodes, unleashing a boom for Chinese battery makers that already dominate the sector. Chinese companies are on track for a 75% jump in global shipments of lithium-ion cells for energy storage this year, according to one estimate, cementing …
(2025-12-22). Bohai oilfield hits 40m tons production milestone. ecns.cn This photo taken on Dec 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield.China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has set a new record by producing over 40 million metric tons of oil equivalent in 2025, said its operator China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
(2025-12-22). Israel's growing role in Taiwan's air defense alarms Beijing. infobrics.org Israel's expanding ties with Taiwan, particularly in missile defense, are quietly reshaping regional geopolitics and alarming Beijing. In this context, even small defense transfers could undermine years of careful diplomatic calibration.
(2025-12-22). PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange wrapped up Monday's session on a subdued note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index ending slightly in the red as investor sentiment remained cautious in the absence of strong triggers to drive a decisive move. | Trading activity stayed largely range-bound with the index touching a day's high of 172,167 and a low of 170,859, indicating a lack of strong directional conviction. Participants appeared selective, opting for stock-specific positions rather than broad-based exposure. | Sector-wise performance was mixed throughout the session. While selling pressure was largely seen in the bank…
(2025-12-22). Afghan migrants mark Yalda Night in Mashhad ceremony. tehrantimes.com MASHHAD — A number of Afghan migrants and local residents gathered in Mashhad on Sunday evening to mark the ancient festivity of Yalda Night at a cultural program held at the Persian Gulf Complex, organizers said.
(2025-12-22). Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Under-19 cricket team mentor and former national captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has strongly criticised India's conduct during the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 final, describing it as "unethical" and contrary to the spirit of the game, while praising his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship. | Pakistan delivered a commanding all-round performance in the final, defending a mammoth 348-run target and bowling India out for 156 in 26.2 overs to clinch their maiden ACC U19 Asia Cup title with a resounding 191-run victory at the ICC Academy in Dubai. | Speaking at a media conference in Isla…
(2025-12-22). China Changes Everything: A Book Review. orinocotribune.com By Steve Lalla — Dec 20, 2025 | A new book edited by Kyle Ferrana, China Changes Everything, bills itself as an anthology by "social justice activists, journalists, and commentators" and brings together chapters about the People's Republic of China written by prominent left-wing analysts, including Arnold August, Roger Harris, Radhika Desai, Carlos Martinez, Gerald Horne, Lee Siu Hin, Margaret Kimberley, Danny Haiphong, KJ Noh, Sara Flounders, and many more. | The publication covers a comprehensive range of subjects in the ongoing "China debate" and includes chapters on such hot topics as China's relation t…
(2025-12-22). 2025 marks decisive reset in Pakistan-US ties: Washington Times. tribune.com.pk 
The Washington Times has described 2025 as a turning point in Pakistan—US relations, citing what it called a dramatic shift in Washington's approach. | The newspaper said President Donald Trump abandoned the long-standing "India First" policy and elevated Pakistan's strategic importance, a change it linked largely to the May conflict between Pakistan and India. | In May 2025, following India's unprovoked attacks, Pakistan launched a calibrated military response, Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, targeting Indian troop concentrations, air assets, and key command infrastructure. Retaliatory strikes neutralized ov…
(2025-12-22). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-22). Inner Mongolia holds winter festival. ecns.cn The 21st Ice and Snow Naadam Festival raised its curtain on the frozen Yimin River in Hulunbuir, drawing participants including visitors from Russia, Mongolia and across China.
(2025-12-22). Shanghai AIGC short drama breaks new ground in AI-generated content. ecns.cn A Shanghai-produced micro drama series titled Ling Tan (Adventure of a Ghost) has drawn widespread attention, with its views across multiple online video platforms quickly surpassing 10 million views.
(2025-12-22). A Big Oil PR Firm Helped Top UK Cultural Institutions Defend Fossil Fuel Sponsorships. popularresistance.org Sadler's Wells, a top performing arts theatre in London, hired one of the United Kingdom's biggest public relations agencies — and one with close ties to the oil industry — to help it defend a sponsorship deal with Barclays. | Brunswick Group — whose clients have included oil giants BP, Shell, and Aramco, as well as Barclays, a major financier of fossil fuel development — drafted a May 23 letter to the Financial Times defending corporate sponsorships of the arts, and signed by Sadler's Wells and 10 other leading UK cultural institutions, according to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reque…
(2025-12-22). Democrats Just Won Seats in Mississippi. The Supreme Court Could Block a Repeat. portside.org Democrats Just Won Seats in Mississippi. The Supreme Court Could Block a Repeat. |
(2025-12-22). Art created by night and time. ecns.cn Artist Assoukrou Ake (right) and Christine Cayol, founder of Yishu 8, at the opening ceremony of Ake's solo exhibition in Beijing, What Shines Behind the Night.The exhibition presents 26 works created during his residency in the capital and runs through Jan 11."ÄÄ"ÄÄAke is one of the recipients of the 2024 Yishu 8 French Young Artists Award.
(2025-12-22). Ice, Snow Tourism Boosts Cultural Exchanges Between China, Russia. infobrics.org Arxan, located at the southwestern foot of the Dahinggan Mountains and at the intersection of four major grasslands, has become an increasingly popular tourist destination in recent years thanks to its ice and snow and hot spring resources…
(2025-12-22). Schwarz breaks World Cup duck. tribune.com.pk 
Marco Schwarz claimed his first alpine skiing World Cup win in two years on Sunday with victory in the giant slalom in Alta Badia. | Austrian Schwarz clocked a combined time of two minutes and 35.02 seconds over two runs down the Gran Risa piste in northern Italy, 0.18sec ahead of Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen who was denied a first-ever World Cup win at the last. | His last World Cup victory came at the Madonna Di Campiglio slalom almost two years ago to the day, although he did begin this season with a second-placed finish in the giant slalom in Soelden. | Schwarz has come back from a serious knee injury…
(2025-12-22). BOC backs high-quality growth in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port officially launches island-wide special customs operations on Thursday and the Hainan branch of Bank of China continues to play a significant financial role in Hainan province's opening-up.
(2025-12-22). Netanyahu To Seek Trump'S Approval For Attacks On Iran. popularresistance.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reportedly ask US President Donald Trump to greenlight a new assault on Iran to target its ballistic missile program, NBC News reported on 21 December. | Citing a person with direct knowledge of the Israeli plans and four former US officials, NBC reported that Netanyahu is expected to present options for a renewed attack in a meeting between the two leaders tentatively scheduled for 29 December at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Miami, Florida. | "Netanyahu is expected to make the case to Trump that Iran's expansion of its ballistic missile program poses a threat that cou…
(2025-12-22). ICE Wants To Reopen Notorious California Prison. popularresistance.org On December 16, 2025, the Dublin City Council in California unanimously passed a resolution formally opposing reopening or reusing the notorious FCI Dublin prison for detention of any kind, including as an immigration jail. The resolution also urged the relevant federal agencies to "engage in open and transparent communication with the City regarding any decisions affecting the site." | The resolution comes after months of organizing by local and regional residents and a coalition of faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, and those who were imprisoned in FCI Dublin.
(2025-12-22). Has the EU just funded a new drone program for Ukraine to stay in the war? strategic-culture.su We can assume that half of this money is going to get swallowed up by Zelensky and his cabal. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The…
(2025-12-22). Car bomb kills Russian general in Moscow; Ukraine intelligence services suspected. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-22). Gauteng to intensify tavern crackdown following Bekkersdal shooting. sanews.gov.za Gauteng to intensify tavern crackdown following Bekkersdal shooting | Acting Gauteng Premier, Jacob Mamabolo, has condemned the escalation in mass shootings that have occurred in the province. | This after a mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal claimed the lives of at least nine people and left 10 injured. | Earlier this month, another mass shooting in Saulsville, Tshwane, left at least 11 people dead and 14 others injured. | At least three other incidents — in Reiger Park, Westbury and Olievenhoutbosch — have been reported this year. | "We will intensify operations to shut down illegal taverns, re…
(2025-12-22). Georgia's hunters take aim at rural hunger. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and On the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia, a line of large chest coolers waits outside Wise Brothers Processing. Inside them, skinned deer lie packed in ice, ready to be cut into cubes, ground up, or made into sausage, depending on the customer's order. Once ready, the meat is wrapped and placed in the freezer for the hunters to take back home. | This is all pretty standard for deer hunters, the way animals they shoot become meat to feed their families. But a lot of this meat i…
(2025-12-22). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-22). Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami. tribune.com.pk 
The Kremlin toned down expectations ahead of a third day of Ukraine settlement talks in Miami Sunday, saying proposed changes to the plan to end the war were a non-starter. | Washington last month stunned Ukraine and its European allies by presenting a 28-point plan to end the war, widely seen as caving in to the Kremlin's key demands, which has since been redrafted following Kyiv and Europe's involvement. | But the Kremlin is unlikely to accept the changes, as it already called them "unconstructive," based on details available publicly. | Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev "should receive information about what ha…
(2025-12-22). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-22). Injury raises doubts over Lyon for Boxing Day Test. tribune.com.pk 
Australia captain Pat Cummins cast doubt on Nathan Lyon's ability to recover in time for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne after his side celebrated retaining the urn with two matches to spare against England in Adelaide on Sunday. | The spinner injured his right hamstring on the final day of the third test, which the Australians won by 82 runs to go 3-0 up in the five test series, and left the Adelaide Oval on crutches just five days before the next meeting on Dec. 26. | "It doesn't look great," said Cummins. "Don't know yet, but seeing someone on crutches doesn't really bode well for a test match a week awa…
(2025-12-22). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-22). Rogers double gives Aston Villa win over Man United. tribune.com.pk 
Morgan Rogers struck two superb goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at home on Sunday to record their seventh straight Premier League victory and 10th in a row in all competitions. | With seven goals and three assists in the league in 17 appearances this season, Rogers has helped Villa up to third in the table on 36 points and into the title race, hot on the heels of leaders Arsenal (39 points) and Manchester City (37). | The home side did not look like a team on a winning run for much of the first half, but that changed when John McGinn picked out Rogers in the 45th minute. | Brimming wit…
(2025-12-22). Hollywood Labor Adds Star Power To Starbucks Workers' Strike. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, California – A warm cup of coffee can ease an early morning on film and TV sets, but cultural workers are rebuking Starbucks as they show solidarity with striking union baristas. Hollywood actors added their voices to the thousands supporting the nationwide unfair labor practice (ULP) strike by Starbucks workers at a rally on Dec. 16. | The "Red Cup Rebellion"—the name given to the Starbucks strike—is well underway, after over 1,000 union baristas began it on Nov. 13, protesting what they called Starbucks' historic union-busting and its failure to finalize a fair contract.
(2025-12-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, December 22.
(2025-12-22). AI market to hit $4.8 trln by 2033, dominance hinges on ecosystem beyond tech: UN report. ecns.cn The successful adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) hinges more on a supportive ecosystem than on the technology alone, according to a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
(2025-12-22). Memorial held for victims of Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney. ecns.cn One week after Bondi Beach shooting, a memorial is held to honor the victims at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 21, 2025.
(2025-12-22). Iranians celebrate Yalda Night at Hafez Tomb in Shiraz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranians gathered at the mausoleum of the renowned Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz to celebrate Yalda Night, one of Iran's oldest and most cherished cultural traditions.
(2025-12-22). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-22). 'Totally unacceptable:' Denmark to summon US ambassador over Trump's Greenland appointment. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Danish government announced Monday it will summon the U.S. ambassador following what officials are characterizing as a flagrant assault on Danish sovereignty.
(2025-12-22). Beyond Fukushima: Why China Sees Japan's Nuclear Program as a Threat. thinktank.pk In the volatile landscape of Asia-Pacific geopolitics during 2025, Japan's evolving stance on nuclear matters has ignited fresh anxieties in Beijing, fueling debates over remilitarization and regional stability. As Tokyo navigates threats from neighboring powers while restarting its civilian nuclear infrastructure post-Fukushima, China perceives these moves as veiled steps toward military capabilities that could upend …
(2025-12-22). Iran says missile programme defensive, non-negotiable. tribune.com.pk 
Iran insisted on Monday that its missile programme was defensive in nature and designed to dissuade attack, while adding the existence of its arsenal was not up for debate. | Israel had presented Iran's ballistic missiles, along with its nuclear programme, as the two main threats it sought to neutralise during the 12-day war the foes fought in June. | "Iran's missile programme was developed to defend Iran's territory, not for negotiation," foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly press conference. | "Therefore, Iran's defense capabilities, designed to deter aggressors from any thought of atta…
(2025-12-22). Health Minister Vows to Prevent Future Strikes as NHS Faces Crisis. devdiscourse.com As hospital doctors returned to work following a five-day strike, Britain's Health Minister Wes Streeting promised to prevent future disruptions in the healthcare system. The strike, initiated by the British Medical Association, focused on pay and working conditions amid one of the NHS's busiest periods.
(2025-12-22). Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-22). Conflict with Thailand leaves 525,000 Cambodians displaced. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — More than half a million Cambodian residents have left their homes due to the escalating conflict on the border with Thailand, the Interior Ministry says.
(2025-12-22). UK media erases the plight of Palestine hunger-strikers. thecanary.co The UK government and media continue to ignore the six principled Filton 24 political prisoners who are on hunger strike. These hunger strikers bravely use their bodies to make a statement. The hunger strikers, imprisoned for eighteen months now, are being targeted for criticising Israel for slaughtering Palestinians. Labour ministers have been laying low, intentionally […] | By
(2025-12-22). JMPD arrests more than 200 for drunk driving. sanews.gov.za JMPD arrests more than 200 for drunk driving | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 227 motorists for drunk driving. | This after JMPD officers conducted roadblocks, patrols and operations across the city over the past week. | JMPD Chief of Police, Patrick Jaca, emphasised that the arrests are aimed at averting road accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol. | "We are seeing very high numbers of accidents on our roads, and more people are being killed. It is our responsibility to ensure that this does not continue and that we reduce these numbers. | "Each arrest made…
(2025-12-22). Political Unrest in Bangladesh: Another Leader Falls Victim to Gun Violence. devdiscourse.com Another political leader in Bangladesh has been targeted in a violent attack. Motaleb Shikdar, affiliated with the Jatiya Sramik Shakti, was shot in Khulna and is in critical condition. This follows the assassination of activist Osman Hadi, increasing political tensions.
(2025-12-22). Condolences for veteran NPA prosecutor. sanews.gov.za Condolences for veteran NPA prosecutor | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has extended condolences on the passing of the National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Riegel Du Toit. | "The Minister extends her heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and relatives of Advocate Du Toit during this difficult time. | "The Minister further conveys her sympathies to his colleagues and the entire prosecutorial fraternity who have lost a committed and respected public servant," the department said in a statement. | The veteran prosecutor, Du…
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Tajik travelers tour attractions in ancient Neyshabur. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A 25-member group of travelers from Tajikistan, including physicians, writers and university professors, has recently toured attractions in the ancient city of Neyshabur in Iran's Khorasan Razavi province.
(2025-12-22). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-22). Shakib Shines as MI Emirates Clinch Third Consecutive Win Over Desert Vipers. devdiscourse.com In a decisive clash at the Dubai International Stadium, MI Emirates registered their third consecutive win in ILT20 Season 4, defeating table-toppers Desert Vipers by four wickets. A resolute bowling performance, highlighted by Shakib Al Hasan's exceptional spell, restricted Vipers to a modest 124, setting a manageable target for the Emirates.
(2025-12-22). Iran-EAEU partnership can shape powerful region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iran's president has outlined long-term strategic cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union as a foundation for regional strength and economic sovereignty.
(2025-12-22). PM Shehbaz announces Rs10m reward for each Pakistan U19 player. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a cash reward of Rs10 million for each player of Pakistan's Under-19 cricket team following their victory in the Asia Cup against India, saying the team had made the nation proud. | The prime minister hosted the victorious squad at the Prime Minister's House on Monday, where a luncheon was held in their honour. Senior government officials, including Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, team players and top PCB officials attended the ceremony. | Addressing the gathering, Shehbaz Sharif praised the…
(2025-12-22). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-22). Tel Aviv warns US CENTCOM over Iran's missile movements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — A US media outlet reports that Israel's army chief has warned the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that Iran's recent missile activity could be used as cover for a surprise attack.
(2025-12-22). Notes On Bondi Beach And Free Speech. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | The dumbest thing we are being asked to believe today is that pro-Palestinian protests caused the Bondi shooting. It's self-evidently moronic. No one sincerely believes it. They're just pretending to believe it to get protests banned and criticism of Israel outlawed. | Nobody actually believes pro-Palestine protests caused the Bondi shooting. They're just pretending to believe that to promote the interests of a genocidal apartheid state. | Nobody actually believes "globalize…
(2025-12-22). Samidoun Participates in the Fourth Annual Rawafed Scientific Conference in Baghdad, Iraq. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network participated in the Rawafed al-Afnan Cultural Organization's fourth annual scientific conference in Baghdad, Iraq, on 20 December 2025, under the slogan "Al-Aqsa Flood: Remembrance and Continuation." Samidoun's international coordinator, Charlotte Kates, presented a paper at the conference, which was widely attended by religious scholars, academics, political figures and media representatives …
(2025-12-22). The limits of pragmatism: Persistent fragility in US-PGCC ties. tehrantimes.com SHANGHAI – The year of 2025 saw a new rapprochement between the U.S. and PGCC countries. U.S. President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar in May while Qatari Emir and Saudi Crown Prince visited the U.S. in the second half of the year. The reasons behind the latest warming-up could be numerous, but the most important should be that the two sides have simultaneously taken pragmatic approaches in their policies toward the other. And pragmatism will underline the relations between the two in the future.
(2025-12-22). Iran retains substantial portion of highly enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — IAEA chief Rafael Grossi claims that Iran continues to retain a substantial portion of highly enriched uranium after the June attack.
(2025-12-22). Lebanon's phantom prince: A political scandal beyond ordinary fraud. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Lebanon is no stranger to political scandal, but few incidents rival the intrigue of the case now known locally as the "Phantom Saudi Prince" affair.
(2025-12-22). Orban slams EU's Ukraine policy: 'Sanctions crushed Europe, not Russia'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has sharpened his long-standing criticism of the European Union's approach to the war in Ukraine, warning that Brussels' decisions are placing an increasingly heavy burden on European citizens.
(2025-12-22). Diplomatic Tensions Over Greenland: US Influence Sparks Danish Response. devdiscourse.com In a diplomatic move that has stirred international waters, the Danish foreign minister expressed concerns over the territorial integrity of Denmark after the United States appointed Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, as a special envoy to Greenland. This appointment reignites discussions about Greenland's strategic importance.
(2025-12-22). Saudi Arabia awards Pakistan army chief highest national honour. newarab.com 
(2025-12-22). Former WTO chief economist: China likely to evolve into a major center of demand. ecns.cn China has made "important and long-lasting contributions" to the global trading system and is expected to see a significant evolution in its role over the next decade, according to Robert Koopman, former chief economist of the World Trade Organization.
(2025-12-22). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-22). Palestinian journalist Sami al-Sai alleges torture, sexual violence in Israeli prison. CPJ Staff
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(2025-12-22). It's a Wonderful Life: A Christmas classic that reflects bigoted ideas about 'proper' music in the 1940s. |
(2025-12-22). Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work. |
(2025-12-22). California's New Law Outlawing Criticism of Israel Quashes Academic Freedom, Criminalizes Teachers. scheerpost.com
(2025-12-22). CPJ, partners call for the immediate release of Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). How C-reactive protein outpaced 'bad' cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker. |
(2025-12-22). Who was Amelia Frank? The life of a forgotten physicist. |
(2025-12-22). The 'President of Peace' Prepares for War. scheerpost.com
(2025-12-22). Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience. |
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(2025-12-22). Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever. |
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(2025-12-22). How the 'slayer rule' might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife. |
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(2025-12-22). What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels. |
(2025-12-22). Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch. |
(2025-12-22). Climate misinformation is becoming a national security threat. Canada isn't ready for it. |
(2025-12-22). The climate insurance gap is widening, and it's leaving marginalized Canadians behind. |
(2025-12-22). Scammers won't take a break over Christmas. Here's how to make a plan with your family to stay safe. |
(2025-12-22). CPJ: Trump's BBC lawsuit is yet another attack on US media freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). People are getting their news from AI — and it's altering their views. |
(2025-12-22). Bangladesh arrests veteran journalist Anis Alamgir on terrorism charges. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). 'The Poor Are in a Very Bad State': Climate Change Accelerates California's Cost-of-Living Crisis. scheerpost.com
(2025-12-22). View from The Hill: Has Albanese misjudged the public mood or is he fearful of a royal commission? |
(2025-12-22). There's little evidence tech is much help stopping school shootings. |
(2025-12-22). The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society — 250 years later, they're part of the sound of America. |
(2025-12-22). Cyberspace, the principle of non-intervention, and complicated relationships. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-22). With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them? |
(2025-12-22). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill. |
(2025-12-22). Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do. |
(2025-12-22). Albanese government announces gas reservation plan to address supply and price. |
(2025-12-22). Six of the best novels of 2025 — chosen by our literary experts. |
(2025-12-22). How Metabolic Health and Inflammation Influence Cancer Risk. articles.mercola.com
(2025-12-22). Report: Netanyahu To Ask Trump To Support Another Attack on Iran. scheerpost.com
(2025-12-22). The ten best albums of 2025 — according to music experts. |
(2025-12-22). Australia's law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed post Bondi. |
(2025-12-22). Great apes are humans' closest relatives, but many are endangered by illegal trading. Here's what needs to be done. |
(2025-12-22). How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids — a child psychologist's tips for making magic and avoiding tears. |
(2025-12-22). Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows. |
(2025-12-22). Israeli Cabinet Approves 19 New Apartheid Colonies in Occupied West Bank. scheerpost.com
(2025-12-22). Food is belonging, otherness and a 'glorious addiction' for Melissa Leong and Candice Chung. |
(2025-12-22). RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule — but its safety record is already decades long. |
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(2025-12-22). Chinese citizen journalist seeking asylum in US faces deportation. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-22). It's more than OK for kids to be bored ‚àí it's good for them. |
(2025-12-22). Yurisleidy Mesa Ulloa: "Ser maestra es sembrar amor y esperanza" cubadebate.cu En la Escuela Rural "Rafael Morales González", del municipio Los Palacios, en la provincia de Pinar del Río, la vida cotidiana se llena de voces infantiles y sueños compartidos. Allí, entre pizarras y cuadernos, ejerce su vocación Yurisleidy Mesa Ulloa, una joven maestra de 27 abriles que lleva ocho años dedicados a la enseñanza y, con orgullo, se prepara para iniciar su maestría en Educación Primaria el próximo mes de enero.
(2025-12-22). Ana Luisa Curbelo León: "Un maestro, aun fuera de la escuela, nunca deja de ser maestro" cubadebate.cu Hay oficios que se ejercen y otros que se encarnan. El magisterio pertenece a estos últimos. No es solo una profesión: es una manera de mirar el mundo, de habitar la cotidianidad y de relacionarse con los otros. En el Día del Educador, Cubadebate conversa con Ana Luisa Curbelo León, espirituana, maestra de corazón y de herencia.
(2025-12-22). Ana Luisa Curbelo León: "Un maestro, aun fuera de la escuela, nunca deja de ser maestro" cubadebate.cu Hay oficios que se ejercen y otros que se encarnan. El magisterio pertenece a estos últimos. No es solo una profesión: es una manera de mirar el mundo, de habitar la cotidianidad y de relacionarse con los otros. En el Día del Educador, Cubadebate conversa con Ana Luisa Curbelo León, espirituana, maestra de corazón y de herencia.
(2025-12-22). Florida: La carrera por la presidencia y el capital opaco. cubadebate.cu Cuando una empresa registrada bajo el enigmático nombre de Flower of Scotland pagó 1,13 millones de dólares en efectivo, billete sobre billete, por un condominio en Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, en 2017, se vio obligada a realizar un acto tan inusual como revelador: mostrar al gobierno federal estadounidense la identidad de su verdadero propietario.
(2025-12-22). Fallece el destacado combatiente Luis Calvo Montes de Oca, "Wicho" cubadebate.cu En horas de la tarde de este domingo, falleció en la capital a la edad de 91 años, el destacado combatiente Luis Calvo Montes de Oca, "Wicho".
(2025-12-22). Europe Salvages Credibility? moderndiplomacy.eu "Had we left Brussels divided today, Europe would have walked away from geopolitical relevance," Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever told reporters. "It would have been a total disaster." European governments agreed to provide a ‚Ǩ90 billion loan facility to Kiev but failed in an effort to use ‚Ǩ210 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets …
(2025-12-22). Leñadores acarician el boleto directo a la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los líderes Leñadores de Las Tunas dieron un paso firme en sus aspiraciones de asegurar el boleto directo a la Liga Élite, al conseguir hoy su victoria 46 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Sobre la grama del estadio Julio Antonio Mella, los vigentes monarcas, derrotaron 12-1 a los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila.
(2025-12-22). La marea de la ira ha llegado a Chile. cubadebate.cu El 14 de diciembre ocurrió lo previsible: José Antonio Kast, el candidato del Partido Republicano de extrema derecha, se impuso a Jeannette Jara, del Partido Comunista de Chile, por un 58,16% frente a un 41,84%.
(2025-12-22). Yo creo en los jóvenes, porque cuando fui joven creyeron en mí. cubadebate.cu A cinco años de asumir el cargo en plena pandemia, el Dr.C. Silvano Merced Len guía la universidad que forma al 91% de los campeones olímpicos cubanos. En el Día del Educador, conversamos sobre ciencia aplicada al deporte, formación de valores y los retos de preparar a los entrenadores que sostendrán el futuro del movimiento deportivo nacional.
(2025-12-22). Yo creo en los jóvenes, porque cuando fui joven creyeron en mí. cubadebate.cu A cinco años de asumir el cargo en plena pandemia, el Dr.C. Silvano Merced Len guía la universidad que forma al 91% de los campeones olímpicos cubanos. En el Día del Educador, conversamos sobre ciencia aplicada al deporte, formación de valores y los retos de preparar a los entrenadores que sostendrán el futuro del movimiento deportivo nacional.
(2025-12-22). Díaz-Canel destaca rol esencial la Unión Económica Euroasiática. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, destacó este domingo durante una reunión del Consejo Económico Supremo Euroasiático el papel de ese organismo como baluarte del multilateralismo, la concertación, la cooperación y el diálogo entre las naciones.
(2025-12-22). Leñadores acarician el boleto directo a la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los líderes Leñadores de Las Tunas dieron un paso firme en sus aspiraciones de asegurar el boleto directo a la Liga Élite, al conseguir hoy su victoria 46 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Sobre la grama del estadio Julio Antonio Mella, los vigentes monarcas, derrotaron 12-1 a los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila.
(2025-12-22). Díaz-Canel destaca rol esencial la Unión Económica Euroasiática. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, destacó este domingo durante una reunión del Consejo Económico Supremo Euroasiático el papel de ese organismo como baluarte del multilateralismo, la concertación, la cooperación y el diálogo entre las naciones.
(2025-12-22). Cómo La Independencia De Puerto Rico Puede Construir Una Economía Productiva Más Allá De Las Limitaciones Neoliberales De Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-22). Cómo La Independencia De Puerto Rico Puede Construir Una Economía Productiva Más Allá De Las Limitaciones Neoliberales De Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-22). Morocco off to winning start at AFCON. tribune.com.pk 
Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament's opening game on Sunday. | Soufiane Rahimi had a penalty saved in a frustrating first half for much-fancied Morocco, but Diaz fired home from inside the area 10 minutes after the interval at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat. | Substitute El Kaabi then got the second with a stunning overhead kick, and the victory on a wet and cold night sets the Atlas Lions up for the potentially tougher tests to come in Group…
(2025-12-22). Barca's Raphinha, Yamal strike in Villarreal win. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal on Sunday. | Brazil international Raphinha won and converted an early penalty before Villarreal's Renato Veiga was sent off before half-time for a late lunge on teenager Yamal. | The 18-year-old slotted home Barca's second midway through the second half, as Hansi Flick's side restored their advantage on Real Madrid, second, and won an eighth consecutive league game. | Villarreal are fourth after Atletico Madrid moved ahead of them with a 3-0 win at Girona earlier on.
(2025-12-22). Embargo Movement Exposes Oakland Airport's Role In Weapons Shipments To Israel. popularresistance.org Unions and community organizations demonstrated at the Port of Oakland on Dec. 18 as part of an ongoing campaign to demand an embargo on the shipment of weapons to Israel from both the city's sea port and air port (OAK). | The Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), in coordination with The People's Embargo for Palestine (PEP), released a report titled "Exposing Oakland's Military Cargo Shipments to Israel" last August. They were horrified to discover that Oakland, California, a city with a progressive history of solidarity with Palestine, had become one of the most frequent departure points for shipping F-35 bomber co…
(2025-12-22). Imperialismo y Continuidad. globalizacion.ca