(2025-12-24). Belgium intervenes in ICJ Gaza genocide case against 'Israel'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Belgium has joined a growing group of states intervening at the International Court of Justice to influence how the Genocide Convention is interpreted in South Africa's case against "Israel" over Gaza.
(2025-12-24). Gaza Will Mark Christmas With Silent Bells, Frozen Nights, and Grief. truthout.org For the third consecutive year, Christmas will pass in Gaza without lights and without fanfare. Bells will not ring, and decorations that once briefly softened the Strip's pain will be absent from streets long familiar with loss. In 2023, Christmas arrived in Gaza under the weight of fear and terror, at a time when the war had been ongoing for only two months. Back then… |
(2025-12-24). Israeli forces kill Gaza teenager as soldier is wounded in Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip killed a Palestinian teenager and wounded several others on Wednesday, as air strikes and ground fire hit multiple areas amid worsening humanitarian conditions. | In Jabalia, in northern Gaza, a teenager identified as Ayoub Abdel Ayesh Nasr was shot dead by Israeli army fire, while others were wounded, according to Palestinian medical sources. | Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City confirmed it received the body of one person killed and nine wounded, including several children. Local reports said those targeted were in areas affected by Israeli military activity despite a ceasefire…
thecanary.co (2025-12-24). Tents and temporary shelters banned: Israel turns winter into a tool of mass murder in GazaThe Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Observatory has warned of serious humanitarian repercussions with the onset of winter in the Gaza Strip, asserting that Israel is turning harsh weather conditions into an additional tool for killing civilians by continuing to prevent the entry of temporary housing and basic shelter materials.
(2025-12-24). Katz backtracks on Gaza settlement remarks following uproar. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister
(2025-12-24). Navigating harsh seas and Israeli navy, Gaza's fishermen return. newarab.com 
At Around fifteen technicians work inside makeshift workshops made of corrugated iron, torn plastic, and tents. Their task is small but crucial: reviving tiny fishing boats to restore livelihoods for Gaza's fishermen, whose lives were upended. | Before
(2025-12-24). Six injured in strikes on Gaza amid fears over aid exploitation. newarab.com 
At least six people were injured in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday morning as the Israeli army continued to carry out airstrikes and artillery shelling on multiple areas, in violation of the ceasefire agreement. |
(2025-12-24). Blackouts, missing files stir controversy as DOJ releases Epstein documents. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun releasing documents related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the move, intended to promote transparency, has instead fueled controversy over heavy redactions, missing materials, and political sensitivities.
(2025-12-24). As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his 'client list'. |
(2025-12-24). The Epstein Saga: Chapter 1, Mr. Clinton. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). U.S. Republicans fear Venezuela 'regime change' could backfire as Trump escalates pressure on Maduro. tehrantimes.com Republican lawmakers are divided over whether President Trump should escalate military pressure on Venezuela to oust President Nicolás Maduro, with some Republicans warning that "regime change" has a history of backfiring on the United States, The Hill reported.
(2025-12-24). At UN, Venezuela Accuses US of Oil Theft, Colonial Blockade; Russia and China Condemn Aggression While US Killings Continue. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuela noted that on December 16, US President Donald Trump pub…
(2025-12-24). Russia and China slam US threats toward Venezuela at UN. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Arctic test case: what Trump's Greenland threats reveal about US goals. infobrics.org By refusing to rule out force over Greenland, Trump has unsettled European allies and reframed Arctic geopolitics. The parallels with US pressure on Venezuela point to a consistent strategy rooted in resource control and strategic positioning. Greenland thus emerges as a potential test case for 21st-century neo-colonial power dynamics.
(2025-12-24). Pope Leo's crack team of diplomats face war in Venezuela. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, Venezuelan Cardinal Baltazar Porras was supposed to fly to Madrid to accept his appointment as the spiritual protector of the Order of St. Lazarus, an ancient Catholic organization. But his trip ended before it really began.When Porras arrived at the airport in Caracas, Venezuelan authorities moved quickly to
(2025-12-24). China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources. geo.tv 
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a Security Council meeting to discuss 'ongoing US aggression' against Venezuela, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, December 23, 2025. — ReutersUS tells UN it will cut Maduro, drug cartel off from…
(2025-12-24). 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. |
(2025-12-24). Why Bahar and Hausmann Tell Us Nothing About Venezuelan Migration Flows to the United States. orinocotribune.com
(2025-12-24). Cuba reitera llamado internacional a detener escalada de EEUU contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
Cuba denunció, este martes, ante el Consejo de Seguridad de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) la doble moral de EE.UU., al calificar al Gobierno de Venezuela como organización terrorista extranjera. | El representante permanente de la mayor isla de las Antillas ante la ONU, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán enfatizó en el foro: øQué moral tiene el Gobierno de EE.UU. para estas designaciones, cuando protege y financia a organizaciones terroristas en su territorio, se niega a colaborar con países vecinos como Cuba en materia de terrorismos y habla abiertamente de acciones encubiertas y sabotaje de la CIA con…
(2025-12-24). U.S. Hunts Sanctioned Tanker as Coast Guard Strains. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, Bella 1, which has refused boarding despite being under U.S. sanctions. Washington has ordered a de facto blockade of sanctioned vessels tied to Venezuela, escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. While the U.S. Navy has a heavy military presence in the Caribbean, only the Coast …
(2025-12-24). ONU: México llama a preservar la paz ante amenaza de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu México afirmó este martes, en Nueva York, que el despliegue militar en el Caribe pone en riesgo la estabilidad regional y llamó a una solución pacífica, sostenible y conforme al derecho internacional ante la amenaza de Estados Unidos a Venezuela. | El embajador de esta nación latinoamericana en el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, Héctor Vasconcelos señaló: La reciente escalada de tensiones y el despliegue de fuerzas militares en el sur del mar Caribe, representan actos que ponen en riesgo la estabilidad regional". | Durante una sesión de emergencia sobre la situación en Venezuela, el diplomático consid…
(2025-12-24). ONU: México llama a preservar la paz ante amenaza de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu México afirmó este martes, en Nueva York, que el despliegue militar en el Caribe pone en riesgo la estabilidad regional y llamó a una solución pacífica, sostenible y conforme al derecho internacional ante la amenaza de Estados Unidos a Venezuela. | El embajador de esta nación latinoamericana en el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, Héctor Vasconcelos señaló: La reciente escalada de tensiones y el despliegue de fuerzas militares en el sur del mar Caribe, representan actos que ponen en riesgo la estabilidad regional". | Durante una sesión de emergencia sobre la situación en Venezuela, el diplomático consid…
(2025-12-24). Ningún país respalda el uso de la fuerza de EEUU contra Venezuela, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Yván Gil aseguró que la sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, celebrada este martes en Nueva York, dejó en evidencia que ningún país respaldó el uso ni la amenaza del uso de la fuerza contra Venezuela. | Denunció que la postura de Washington responde a una ´lógica colonial ª y celebró la intervención del embajador Samuel Moncada. | Tras la reunión, el canciller venezolano afirmó en un comunicado difundido por Telegram que Venezuela obtuvo una ´gran victoria ª diplomática, y acotó: El debate demostró que ningún país del mundo, ni siquiera los…
(2025-12-24). Ningún país respalda el uso de la fuerza de EEUU contra Venezuela, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Yván Gil aseguró que la sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, celebrada este martes en Nueva York, dejó en evidencia que ningún país respaldó el uso ni la amenaza del uso de la fuerza contra Venezuela. | Denunció que la postura de Washington responde a una ´lógica colonial ª y celebró la intervención del embajador Samuel Moncada. | Tras la reunión, el canciller venezolano afirmó en un comunicado difundido por Telegram que Venezuela obtuvo una ´gran victoria ª diplomática, y acotó: El debate demostró que ningún país del mundo, ni siquiera los…
(2025-12-24). 'Dangerous and Cruel': Trump VA Quietly Bans Abortion Even for Rape and Health Risks. portside.org 'Dangerous and Cruel': Trump VA Quietly Bans Abortion Even for Rape and Health Risks |
(2025-12-24). Smart glasses sector set for rapid growth. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence-powered glasses will experience rapid growth next year as the fast-evolving smart wearable devices become a key gateway for next-generation human-machine interaction and inject new vitality into the global consumer electronics market, experts said.
(2025-12-24). China urges Dutch government to cancel administrative order against Nexperia. ecns.cn China has urged the Dutch government to immediately revoke its administrative order against semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary owned by Chinese company Wingtech Technology Co, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-12-24). The hidden crisis: How America fails to protect its children. nationofchange.org From child labor to trafficking—and even foster care, sports, and detention—institutions meant to protect children often cause the greatest harm.
(2025-12-24). Resistance will not disarm: Hamas official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Hamas firmly rejects any attempts to disarm the resistance movement, warning against foreign interference in Palestinian affairs, while demanding stronger, more detailed guarantees for the second phase of the ceasefire.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Europe Stands With Greenland As Trump Threat Returns. portside.org Europe Stands With Greenland As Trump Threat Returns |
(2025-12-24). Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation: On the escalating hostilities in Bangladesh. links.org.au 
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation — The unprecedented spate of violence in Bangladesh must be halted immediately.
(2025-12-24). Tragedy Strikes: Fatal Jet Crash Claims Libyan Army Chief's Life. devdiscourse.com A private jet crash in Turkey claimed the lives of Libya's army chief and seven others, as authorities report the aircraft experienced an electrical malfunction prior to the disaster.
(2025-12-24). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-24). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 24.
(2025-12-24). Thailand, Cambodia to hold talks on ceasefire on December 27. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — A high-level meeting of the General Border Committee of Thailand and Cambodia to discuss establishing a ceasefire between the countries will be held on December 27, the Thai Foreign Ministry reported.
(2025-12-24). Dossiers of Ilam's 3 natural sites under preparation for national registration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Three significant natural dossiers of Ilam province are being prepared and completed with the aim of being registered in the National Heritage List, said Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). 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).
(2025-12-24). A global warning manifesto on artificial intelligence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — This text is not an anti-technology statement. This text is not an anti-science statement, nor an opposition to technological progress, nor an apocalyptic warning.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). From witness to resistance: The books that marked 2025. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Court extends remand of Sheva assault suspect as police probe link to 2024 disappearance. haaretz.com According to the judge at the Rishon Letzion Magistrate's Court, police have evidence the suspect was in Safed on the day Haymanut Kasau disappeared. His defense attorney said: 'Let us not have a Zadorov case part two here. Back then it was a Russian, today it is an Ethiopian'…
(2025-12-24). JD Vance slams racist trolls after Usha targeted; 'Anyone who attacks my wife can eat s**t…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance forcefully defends his wife Usha Vance after racial slurs and online attacks by far-right figures, condemning ethnic hatred and exposing deep fractures within America's conservative movement. Watch to know more!
(2025-12-24). Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within decade. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the Earth's only natural satellite.
(2025-12-24). Gauteng mourns passing of former Health MEC. sanews.gov.za Gauteng mourns passing of former Health MEC | The Gauteng Provincial Government has conveyed its condolences following the passing of former Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa. ⚪ Hlongwa passed away on Tuesday, 22 December 2025, after a short illness. ⚪ He served as Gauteng's Member of the Executive Council for Health from March 2006 to May 2009 and was also a member of the African National Congress and served multiple terms on the party's Provincial Executive Committee in the province. ⚪ "We are deeply saddened by the passing of former MEC Hlongwa. He served the people of Gauteng with distinction, through different po…
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show
An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders
the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
axios.com (2025-12-23). New Epstein files release includes Trump mentions. What they sayThe Justice Department released nearly 30,000 more pages of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including many that reference President Trump… Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing.
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-23). Genocide by Other Means: Palestinian Babies Murdered by Exposure, Not Bombs
"Peace" made on the graves of frozen infants will stand as an indictment, not of the weather, but of humanity. This is not peace; this is a genocide by other means.
thecanary.co (2025-12-22). Far-right Nachala settlers storm into Gaza – with the aim of occupying it This Hanukkah, colonial Zionist settlers from the Nachala movement broke through the Gaza border, and raised the 'Israeli' occupation flags. They said the move was a symbolic first step towards establishing a settlement in Gaza.
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.
(2025-12-24). DAILY MEMO: ICE Kidnaps Parents From San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County the day before Christmas Eve. lataco.com Agents in Mecca detained a man inside a grocery store while agents in Fontana kidnapped two people from an apartment complex, among many others.
(2025-12-24). North Korea is Not Seeking War. Committed to Peace. globalresearch.ca First published in January 2018 | The false alarm on a ballistic missile attack on Hawaii last Saturday from North Korea did not help the Peace Talks which were essentially initiated by DPRK's President, Kim Jong-un. They spread enormous fear …
(2025-12-24). Condolences for Prof Christie. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Prof Christie | President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences following the passing of Professor Renfrew Leslie Christie. ⚪ "I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of Prof Renfrew Leslie Christie — a scholar, anti-apartheid activist and uMkhonto we Sizwe operative whose relentless and fearless commitment to our freedom demands our appreciation," the President said in a post on social media platform, X. ⚪ In…
(2025-12-24). Zelensky unveils peace plan with demilitarized zones. tehrantimes.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given details of an updated peace plan that offers Russia the potential withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the east that Moscow has demanded, the BBC reported.
(2025-12-24). China Blames Taiwanese Smugglers for Subsea Cable Damage. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese authorities say two Taiwanese citizens controlled a smuggling operation involving a Chinese-crewed vessel that damaged undersea cables near Taiwan earlier this year. The case centres on the Hong Tai 58, a Togo-flagged ship whose Chinese captain was sentenced by a Taiwanese court in June to three years in prison for intentionally damaging subsea cables …
(2025-12-24). China's shuttle diplomacy strives to reach ceasefire. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun concluded his six-day shuttle visit to Cambodia and Thailand on Tuesday, reaffirming China's willingness to once again create conditions and provide a platform for dialogue and negotiations by the two neighbors.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). US moves additional forces to Caribbean: Media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The United States moved additional troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week, according to media reports.
(2025-12-24). Vietnam Stocks Rally on Leadership Continuity Signals. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's benchmark stock index opened at its highest level on Wednesday after a senior Communist Party plenum agreed on candidates for the next five-year leadership. The meeting ended with unity messages from party chief To Lam, who is widely expected to retain his position when the party confirms the lineup at its quinquennial congress in …
(2025-12-24). Two police killed in explosion in Moscow. newarab.com 
Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement Wednesday. | The blast occurred close to the site where a Russian general was killed earlier this week. | "An explosive device was triggered" as the officers approached the suspect who was near their service vehicle, said the statement by the committee, which probes major crimes. | An earlier statement on Telegram said investigators were inspecting the scene and carrying out forensic analysis, including "medical and explosive examinations". | The are…
(2025-12-24). Ukraine Drones Hit Moscow Area, Spark Fire South of Capital. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine launched overnight drone attacks that targeted Moscow and several Russian regions, Russian officials said. At least three drones were downed over the capital, while debris from another triggered a fire at an industrial site in the Tula region, just south of Moscow. Russia said its air defence units intercepted 172 drones nationwide, with nearly …
(2025-12-24). Europe's new pro-Trump bloc could break the EU as NSS draft suggested. infobrics.org EU descends into autocracy and may become a dictatorship.
(2025-12-24). Some 95 earthquakes hit Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 94 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 13 to 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-12-24). Nanjing Museum's handling of donated art, relics being probed. ecns.cn The National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Jiangsu provincial government launched investigations on Tuesday related to the management and handling of donated cultural relics at the Nanjing Museum, as well as other concerns about the safety of the museum's collection.
(2025-12-24). AFCON 2025: Sports Geostrategy as Morocco's Strategic Signature. moderndiplomacy.eu The organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the Kingdom of Morocco cannot be read as a mere event-driven sequence within the continental sporting calendar. At a deeper level, it constitutes a total strategic fact, revealing a contemporary transformation in the instruments of power. As such, it does not fall within the realm …
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). China's cross-regional passenger trips to exceed 66 bln in 2025. ecns.cn China's cross-regional passenger trips are expected to exceed 66 billion by the end of 2025, while commercial freight volume is projected to surpass 58 billion metric tons, both growing by around 3.5 percent year on year, Li Yang, vice minister of transport, made the remarks at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Tesla having a very bad year in the EU. ecns.cn Sales of cars made by Tesla, the company run by Elon Musk, have slumped nearly 40 percent in the European Union this year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association showed on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). The US Military Will Enjoy a Record-Breaking Budget in 2026. portside.org The US Military Will Enjoy a Record-Breaking Budget in 2026 |
(2025-12-24). China and Russia Deepen Ties with New Visa-Free Travel Policy for Tourists and Business People. infobrics.org Visa restrictions for citizens of China starting to be eased. China to expand closest to Russia Visa restrictions in order to strengthen ties…
(2025-12-24). Magnitude 6 earthquake jolts Taiwan: USGS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — A magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
(2025-12-24). Three killed in Moscow car explosion (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Two traffic police officers and a third person have been killed in a car explosion in Moscow, Russia's Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said early on Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). JD.com confirms France warehouse theft, refutes reports of 'heavy losses'. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has confirmed night that a theft had occurred at one of its warehouses in France, saying local police have launched an investigation and operations have since resumed normally.
(2025-12-24). Transport sector on track to fulfill goals, forge ahead. ecns.cn With more than 3.6 trillion yuan ($512.2 billion) in transport investment and the addition of over 2,000 kilometers of high-speed rail and about 8,000 km of expressways expected in 2025, China's transport sector delivered steady growth and stronger services, officials from the Ministry of Transport said at a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). ravandarman.com is Redefining Access to Psychological Care In Iran. tehrantimes.com For a long time, mental health in the Middle East stayed tucked away in private corners of conversation. A relative might hint at persistent worry, then quickly shift to the weather or work. Suggesting therapy could raise eyebrows, as if it signaled some deeper failing. That reluctance has not vanished, but it is loosening. More people in Iran now open their phones not just to check messages, but to look for a psychologist who might understand what they are going through.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Islam is the root cause as Islamism is a product of Islam. onlineopinion.com.au The Islamic community needs to own the Bondi massacre. While individual Muslims are not responsible, Islamism rises from Islam, and has been allowed to fester in the community.
(2025-12-24). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 24 December: The Totalitarian EU. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 24 December: The Totalitarian EU In today's conversation with Judge Andrew Napolitano, we discuss the terrible sanctions recently imposed by the European Council on retired Swiss military intelligence expert Jacques Baud for what is said to be his pro-Russian disinformation (an outrageous defamation) and the precedents for such extrajudicial violations of …
(2025-12-24). 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).
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Half of Zootopia 2 box office comes from China. ecns.cn As of Sunday, the animated hit Zootopia 2 had grossed more than $539 million at the Chinese box office, while its global box office total reached $1.276 billion, according to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro.
(2025-12-24). Libyan military chief, senior defence officials killed as private jet crashes after takeoff near Ankara; explosion caught on camera. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A private aircraft carrying Libya's top military commander and senior defence officials crashed shortly after departing from Turkey's capital, Ankara, on Tuesday night, killing all those on board, officials from both countries confirmed.The jet was returning to Libya after a high-level defence visit when it went down in central Turkey. Initial findings suggest a technical failure may have caused the accident.Victims include Libya's top military commanderLibyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the death of General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, describing the incident as a "tragic acciden…
(2025-12-24). At least 5 people on board when plane crashed near Ankara. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Five people were on board the Falcon 50 aircraft, contact with which was lost after takeoff from Ankara airport, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
(2025-12-24). Gen. Hatami hails key role of Iranian women during 12-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said that Iranian women played an influential and undeniable role during the eight years of the Sacred Defense and also the recent 12-day Israeli imposed war against Iran.
(2025-12-24). US Navy effectively becomes a tool of modern piracy. infobrics.org This form of piracy gives the US, its vassals and satellite states perfect "plausible deniability", meaning they can disrupt Moscow's and Beijing's economic interests without the need to engage Russian and Chinese militaries directly. This is precisely how piracy was used geopolitically until the early 18th century.
(2025-12-24). Hainan making a name for itself with Belarusian tourists. ecns.cn China's tropical Hainan island has become a hit among Belarusian tourists according to one of the eastern European country's largest travel agencies.
(2025-12-24). BP's $6 Billion Castrol Sale: A Game Changer in Asset Strategy. devdiscourse.com BP is making significant strides in its divestment strategy by agreeing to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak for approximately $6 billion. This move is part of the British oil giant's $20 billion plan to cut debt and enhance shareholder returns.
(2025-12-24). Farewell to a Literary Icon: Vinod Kumar Shukla's Legacy. devdiscourse.com Vinod Kumar Shukla, a distinguished Hindi writer and recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award, was honoured with a state farewell in Raipur. His contributions enriched Hindi literature with sensitivity and profound simplicity, leaving a lasting legacy.
(2025-12-24). Stand with media workers for a free press. cpusa.org 
Media workers' unions, including the National Writers Union (NWU), The News Guild (TNG), and the Writers Guild of America (WGA), are sounding the alarm about new forms of repression that are making it difficult to offer a critical perspective, or even to discover and publish the truth. | Of course, we understand that freedom of speech was already limited under bourgeois democracy. But we are starting to see a different level and style of repression. Some would say it signals the rise of fascism. In fact, this curtailment of the free press doesn't just signal: it enables fascism to rise by suppressing the infor…
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Law enforcement ramps up ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement ramps up ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve | The Gauteng Provincial Government will ramp up law enforcement presence on all of the major routes in the province as the festive season gains momentum. | This as traffic volumes on major routes begins to heighten ahead of Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. | "In the first 21 days of December, 137 people have died from 124 crashes in the province. Most of the people who died are pedestrians (68), while 26 are drivers and 28 are passengers. Johannesburg has recorded more deaths at 38, followed by Tshwane with 33 and Ekurhuleni reporting 26 fatalities…
(2025-12-24). Ukrainians risk their lives to escape the war. infobrics.org Ukrainian deserters crossed the border through a gas pipeline to flee the country.
(2025-12-24). Video: Syria: Washington Destroys Ten Thousand Years of History. globalresearch.ca Since May 20, 2025, thanks to our readers 38,000 have viewed this important video interview, with Maria Saadeh. | Dear Readers "Spread the Word" Worldwide | Damascus is the oldest city in the history of humanity. | America's "humanitarian wars" do not only …
(2025-12-24). Tourist arrivals reach a positive 10 percent, minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Tourist arrivals to Iran have returned to normal level in the second half of current Iranian year. The number of tourist arrivals has increased from minus 52 to plus 10 percent, and this trend is continuing rapidly.
(2025-12-24). Pentagon Fails 8th Consecutive Audit. consortiumnews.com With this predictable result, the Pentagon remains the only U.S. federal agency yet to pass an independent, department-wide audit, as required by law, Jake Johnson reports. By Jake Johnson Common Dreams CN at 30 Two days after the U.S. Senate…
(2025-12-24). Israeli forces injure Press TV correspondent during West Bank raid. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- An attack by Israeli occupation forces on a Press TV correspondent in the besieged West Bank has left her injured, highlighting the regime's blatant disregard for the rights of journalists and the Palestinian people.
(2025-12-24). China mainland issues wanted notices for two Taiwan residents over smuggling allegations. ecns.cn Chinese public security authorities have issued bounty notices for two Taiwan residents accused of repeated smuggling offenses, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). 'Jenin, Jenin' maker Mohammad Bakri dies after life of struggle. newarab.com 
Bakri died on Wednesday at Nahariya Hospital in northern Israel after suffering from heart disease, his family said. | His death marks the loss of one of Palestine's most uncompromising artistic voices, who viewed art as a form of survival and resistance. | Born on 27 November 1953 in the Galilee village of Bi'ina, Bakri eme…
(2025-12-24). Expert: Private enterprises key to implementing policies in technology innovation, industrial development. ecns.cn The recently concluded Central Economic Work Conference held in Beijing emphasized the need to promote deep integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation.
(2025-12-24). Five years of coercion: What did Caesar do to Syrians? peoplesdispatch.org Few comprehensive studies have been conducted of the humanitarian toll that sanctions, especially those vastly strengthened through the US-imposed Caesar Act, have taken on the Syrian people amid an already devastating war.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Xi delivers instructions on work of central SOEs. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping recently delivered important instructions on the work of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government, noting that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), central SOEs have earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, actively served national strategies, and played a pivotal and backbone role in the development of the national economy.
(2025-12-24). Algeria parliament to vote on French colonisation bill. newarab.com 
The vote comes as the two countries are embroiled in a major diplomatic crisis, and analysts say that while Algeria's move is largely symbolic, it could still be politically significant. | The bill states that France holds "legal responsibility for…
(2025-12-24). Thailand thanks China for role in easing border tensions with Cambodia. ecns.cn Thailand has expressed appreciation for China's role in helping ease tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, said Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura.
(2025-12-24). World title is within reach: Mohammad Dastan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national beach soccer goalkeeper Mohammad Dastan believes the team have put their elimination from the 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup behind them and are now fully focused on achieving their long-standing dream of winning the world title.
(2025-12-24). 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?
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). My Response to the Wahhabi "Statement Regarding Daniel Haqiqatjou" muslimskeptic.com Introduction This is my response to a document titled "Statement Regarding Daniel Haqiqatjou." The Document was publicly posted on December 21, 2025. The statement condemns me as a deviant and warns all Muslims to avoid taking religious knowledge from me. It is signed by a network of 34 Wahhabi or Wahhabi-inclined social media influencers and …
(2025-12-24). 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).
(2025-12-24). Abdullah àñcalan: Let's reclaim socialism through peace and building a democratic society. links.org.au 
Abdullah àñcalan — Nation-state socialism leads to defeat. The time has come to advance toward democratic emancipation on the basis of democratic society socialism.
(2025-12-24). Foreign students in US fear re-entry denial during the holidays. newarab.com 
Many international students across Over the past several months,
(2025-12-24). Foreign Ministry spokesperson: China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes. ecns.cn China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Tuesday, noting that China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens.
(2025-12-24). New Skies Ahead: Emerging Airlines Set to Transform Indian Aviation Landscape. devdiscourse.com Two new airlines are set to soar high as Al Hind Air and FlyExpress receive their no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. These carriers, along with Shankh Air, aim to establish themselves in 2026, contributing to India's booming aviation sector.
(2025-12-24). Russia says captured village in Ukraine's Zaporizhia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine's Zaporizhia region.
(2025-12-24). Trump administration revamps H-1B visa system, favouring high-paid skilled workers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US government under President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B work visa programme, replacing the decades-old lottery system with a weighted selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more specialised foreign workers.The change is expected to significantly reduce opportunities for entry-level professionals, including thousands of applicants from India, who have traditionally relied on the H-1B route to begin their careers in the United States.New rule to take effect in 2026According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the revised system will come into fo…
(2025-12-24). Suspended Sentences Raise Questions in Custodial Death Case. devdiscourse.com The Punjab and Haryana High Court has temporarily suspended the life sentence of former Himachal Pradesh IGP Zahur Haider Zaidi, previously convicted for involvement in a 2017 custodial death case. This decision comes after the court identified a lack of motive and noted Zaidi's extended period of incarceration as critical factors.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). These are the days of Ezekiel. anabaptistworld.org It was a bad year for a vision, but God gave one to Ezekiel anyway. His prophetic vocation began "in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month" (Ezekiel 1: 1). Becoming a prophet wasn't his idea. Ezekiel was always supposed to be a priest, which by some accounts would …
(2025-12-24). EU urged to adopt pragmatic approach. ecns.cn The European Union should approach China-EU trade ties with pragmatism, acknowledging their mutually beneficial foundations and managing frictions through dialogue rather than allowing them to escalate, said market watchers and business leaders on both sides.
(2025-12-24). Xi urges central SOEs to contribute more to Chinese modernization. ecns.cn 23 (Xinhua) ⚪ Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government to better serve the overall work of the Party and the country and contribute more to Chinese modernization.
(2025-12-24). European Russophobia and Europe's Rejection of Peace: A Two-Century Failure. scheerpost.com By Jeffrey D. Sachs for Horizons Europe has repeatedly rejected peace with Russia at moments when a negotiated settlement was available, and those rejections have proven profoundly self-defeating. From the nineteenth century to the present, Russia's security concerns have been treated not as legitimate interests to be negotiated within a broader European order, but as moral …
(2025-12-24). 'WHO is Iran's strategic partner in health sector'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said the World Health Organization is a strategic partner and a norm-setting reference for the country's health sector.
(2025-12-24). Video: Tun Dr. Mahathir. "The Criminalisation of War" globalresearch.ca The Kuala Lumpur Initiative to Criminalize War under the helm of Tun Dr. Mahathir, was adopted twenty years ago in December 2005 | It was a consensus statement on the need to end all wars of aggression as a means …
(2025-12-24). Elon Musk calls Chinese humanoid robots concert performance 'impressive'. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robots drew widespread attention after six machines developed by Unitree Robotics performed as backup dancers at a concert by pop star Wang Leehom in Chengdu, executing high-difficulty flips.
(2025-12-24). Mashatile lauds 2025 as South Africa's year of recovery and resilience. sanews.gov.za Mashatile lauds 2025 as South Africa's year of recovery and resilience | The year 2025 was a year of resilience, economic recovery and renewed national confidence for South Africa and its citizens. | This according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile who delivered a Christmas message to South Africans on Wednesday. | "The year 2025 has reminded us that our greatest strength does not lie in the corridors of government but in the resilience and unity of our people. Our most valuable resource is not buried beneath our soil; rather, it is the grit, courage, and determination of all South Africans everywhere. | "Throug…
(2025-12-24). Financial Brief: A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money Dec 24. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS: The final week of 2024 delivered a stark message: the era of easy money is over. In a synchronized pivot, the world's major central banks turned hawkish—the Bank of Japan hiked rates to a thirty-year high, and the ECB signaled an end to easing. This monetary tightening collided with fresh geopolitical tremors, as …
(2025-12-24). China refutes U.S. claims of nuclear expansion. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected a U.S. assessment saying China has loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across its latest three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks.
(2025-12-24). Lebanon searches for man linked to 1986 Israeli airman capture. newarab.com 
Lebanese authorities are investigating the recent disappearance of a retired security officer whose brother was allegedly involved in the 1986 capture of an Israeli air force navigator, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. | Airman Ron Arad's plane went down over southern Lebanon during the country's 1975-1990 civil war, and he was believed to have been initially held by Shiite groups. | He is now presumed dead, though his remains were never returned. | The Lebanese judicial official said on condition of anonymity that authorities were looking into the disappearance a week ago of retired General S…
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener. newarab.com 
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Ellyes Skhiri headed in an early opener and FC Copenhagen winger Achouri then scored twice either side of half-time in a game played in relentless rain in Rabat. Denis Omedi netted a late consolation for Uganda. | The result leaves Tunisia on top of Group C after the opening round of matches, above Nigeria on goal difference following a 2-1 victory for the Super Eagles against Tanzania earlier in Fes. | "It was a good performan…
(2025-12-24). Jeffery Sachs: Two Centuries of Russophobia Rejection of Peace. consortiumnews.com While other powers are presumed to have legitimate security interests that must be balanced and accommodated, Russia's interests are presumed illegitimate. Russophobia functions less as a sentiment than as a systemic distortion — one that repeatedly undermines Europe's own security….
(2025-12-24). Zelensky reveals revised 20-point US plan to end Russian war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Moscow for feedback.
(2025-12-24). From mystical anti-science to atheistic anti-science. strategic-culture.su Two problems stand out in science as it is done today: the triumphant spirit of the End of History and secular occasionalism, which abandons the search for causes and only manipulates statistics. | Join us on , , and . | Con…
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Borujerd apple festival registered in tourism events calendar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Borujerd apple festival in Lorestan province was registered in Iran's tourism events calendar, said the head of the Borujerd Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department on Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). Albanese must call a royal commission into Bondi terror and antisemitism. onlineopinion.com.au Antisemitism is a national issue. So our federal government needs to step up to the challenge, as this is too big a topic to be left to a NSW inquiry.
(2025-12-24). 125 Iranian journals indexed in global databases in 4 years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Thanks to targeted planning and coordinated efforts, about 125 Iranian journals have been indexed by the reputable databases of Scopus and Web of Science over the past four years, an official with the Ministry of Science has said.
(2025-12-24). ISRO's LVM3-M6: India's Heaviest Rocket Successfully Launches Major Satellite. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking event for Indian space exploration, ISRO's heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, triumphantly placed a substantial US communication satellite into orbit. The mission, described by ISRO's chief as a 'season's gift,' marks a critical milestone in global satellite connectivity efforts.
(2025-12-24). Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington's intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). South Korea funds $500,000 vocational training facilities in western Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Two specialized vocational training workshops were opened and equipped in Iran's western Kordistan province with $500,000 in funding from South Korea, state media reported on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). The 2026 Arabic Booker longlist explained. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Iran will not bow to pressure or intimidation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
(2025-12-24). Late Saber Kazemi would have turned 27 today. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The late Iranian volleyball star Saber Kazemi would have celebrated his 27th birthday today.
(2025-12-24). Trump's Ambassador Recall Deepens U.S. Diplomatic Gaps in Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recall multiple ambassadors has sharply reduced Washington's diplomatic footprint across sub-Saharan Africa, leaving the United States without top-level representation in more than half of the region's countries. The move risks complicating U.S. efforts to advance trade-focused diplomacy and manage security crises across a continent marked by coups, insurgencies and …
(2025-12-24). The Real Reason Why the World Majority Must Replace the Dollar System. infobrics.org The US dollar based financial system is the greatest tax haven of them all and it is favoured parking place for the money privileged World Majority elites wish to hide and/or use for speculation or predatory lending abroad rather than productive investment domestically, writes Radhika Desai…
(2025-12-24). Iran exports non-oil goods worth $4.3b to Turkey in 8 month. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $4.393 billion to Turkey during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-24). Euroscepticism and the Far Right: Rethinking the Future of EU Foreign Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu From protest to power, Euroscepticism and the far right are reshaping Europe's political soul, challenging integration, redefining sovereignty, and forcing a critical rethinking of the European Union's future foreign policy. The rise of far-right political parties across Europe has also managed to lure back European societies with their populist-cum-Eurosceptic rhetoric. The word "Far Right" was …
(2025-12-24). Kenyan filmmaker Emily Nderitu shows the world how to talk about climate change in Africa. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-24). Pandora's box opened as Pentagon's 'AI-controlled kill chain' goes online. infobrics.org The Pentagon wants to integrate all AI systems into the US military command structure, with the aim of improving its so-called "AI-controlled kill chain". This stands in stark contrast to BRICS nations which seek to regulate AI and limit (if not entirely eliminate) its application in weapon systems.
(2025-12-24). Abdullah àñcalan: Let's reclaim socialism through peace and building a democratic society. links.org.au Abdullah àñcalan — Nation-state socialism leads to defeat. The time has come to advance toward democratic emancipation on the basis of democratic society socialism.
(2025-12-24). Iran condoles Libya over death of army Cmdr. in plane crash. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Iran has offered condolences to Libya following the death of the Libyan army chief of staff in a plane crash near Ankara, Turkey.
(2025-12-24). Algeria's infrastructure opens door for engineering services exports. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Algeria's infrastructure needs offer significant opportunities for exporting technical and engineering services, making the North African country a largely untapped economic market, the head of Iran's trade center in Algeria said, according to the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme implemented for entry into urban Hong Kong. ecns.cn A policy allowing private cars registered in south China's Guangdong Province to enter urban Hong Kong went effect Tuesday, a milestone that advances cross-border connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
(2025-12-24). City of Cape Town warns against alcohol consumption at public spaces. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town warns against alcohol consumption at public spaces | The City of Cape Town has warned the public against being in possession of alcohol, or consuming alcohol on beaches and at public amenities. ⚪ "Anyone found in possession of alcohol, or consuming alcohol, will have their goods confiscated, in line with the City's impoundment policy. They will also be fined R500. The alcohol can be reclaimed, upon payment of the fine and the impoundment release fee, which is R835," the City said in a statement. ⚪ According to the City, alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches…
(2025-12-24). A European Christmas Carol. strategic-culture.su By Jonathon VAN MAREN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The carols, the Nativity displays, the special services—all of it is…
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Tech at Its Best! Yiwu's small commodities win over global merchants with real strength. ecns.cn In Yiwu, Zhejiang, a new wave of "tech-infused" small commodities is captivating global buyers. From multilingual smart toys to versatile AI wearables, these cutting-edge products are not only catching the international merchants'eyes but also making their way into markets worldwide.
(2025-12-24). IRGC thwarts hijacking attempt on Tehran-Mashhad flight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The commander of the IRGC Aviation Protection Division has said that the intelligence forces foiled an attempted hijacking on Tehran-Mashhad flight successfully in recent weeks.
(2025-12-24). Syria's New Leaders Seek Deeper Ties with Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria's foreign and defence ministers met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss expanding military, political and economic cooperation, according to Syria's state news agency SANA. The talks follow an October visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who pledged to honour all past agreements with Moscow signalling continuity in relations despite Syria's leadership change …
(2025-12-24). Effective use of investment emphasized. ecns.cn China's efforts to scale up effective investment, with a particular focus on encouraging private sector participation and increasing investment in human capital, will play a key role in boosting domestic demand next year, officials and experts said.
(2025-12-24). Al-Ameri rejects rumors of PMF dissolution. tehrantimes.com Hadi al-Ameri, head of Iraq's Fatah Alliance and secretary-general of the Badr Organization, has strongly rejected claims circulating in the media and social networks about the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Tragic Tale of a Murder Over Cousin's Affair. devdiscourse.com A harrowing incident unfolded in outer north Delhi as an 18-year-old teenager, Ankit, was allegedly drugged and murdered by two individuals, following a dispute over his relationship with one of the accused's cousins. The victim's body was discovered in the Munak Canal, sparking a police investigation.
(2025-12-24). AI's role broadening within society. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have shown great enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence technology as the swift spread of AI is reshaping both lifestyles and relationships, largely by removing barriers to accessing information, according to a report from global consultancy Accenture.
(2025-12-24). Odisha Extends PUC Certificate Renewal Deadline Amid Outcry. devdiscourse.com The Odisha government has announced a one-month extension for the renewal of Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for motor vehicles, offering a temporary reprieve to vehicle owners.
(2025-12-24). After two catastrophic years, what awaits Palestine in 2026. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Iran to not respond to pressures to let inspection of sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian nuclear chief has said that his country will not respond to the political pressures to allow the IAEA inspectors to inspect the nuclear facilities that were bombed in the June aggression.
(2025-12-24). Sidelines of Iranian cabinet meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — After the cabinet meeting of President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration on Wednesday at Iran's Presidential Administration, various ministers spoke to media representatives and responded to their questions.
(2025-12-24). Supriya Sule Speaks on NCP Alliance Talks Amidst Party Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a statement addressing the media, Supriya Sule, working president of the NCP (SP), clarified her stance on potential alliance talks with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for upcoming Pune civic polls. Sule assured her party that no alliance would proceed until internal concerns were adequately addressed.
(2025-12-24). Safer Holidays Start With Me! sanews.gov.za Safer Holidays Start With Me! | By Sandile Nene | After a long year of hard work, most people take a break to relax the mind, body and soul. For many South Africans, this involves driving to different parts of the country during the festive season to spend time with family and friends. ⚪ As we travel to our different holiday destinations, we must be mindful of our actions and behaviour on the road. The loss of 1 589 lives as a result of 1 286 crashes during the 2024 festive season must serve as a reminder to all road users to prioritise safety and to do all we can to prevent road fatalities. ⚪ In the first fe…
(2025-12-24). Trump's big, bad battleship will fail. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump announced on December 22 that the Navy would build a new
(2025-12-24). EU sanctions coming to a neighborhood near you. strategic-culture.su By Karen KWIATKOWSKI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a time of fake war, many fake accusations must be made. The EU, led by wh…
(2025-12-24). Libya mourns after army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Libya has declared three days of national mourning after the death of Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four top military officials in a plane crash near Ankara.
(2025-12-24). Strength that does not strike. anabaptistworld.org What shape will our Anabaptist witness take in the next 500 years? What spiritual resources will carry us forward in a world of political polarization, technological acceleration and swelling violence?
(2025-12-24). Head of Tunisia's main union resigns ahead of planned strike>. newarab.com 
The head of Noureddine Tabboubi has since 2017 headed the UGTT union confederation, which has yet to formally accept his decision. | Two years earlier, the union won the Nobel Peace Prize along with three other Tunisian organisations for their role in the country's democratic transition. | Tabbo…
(2025-12-24). China pledges to stabilize property market. ecns.cn China's top housing authority has pledged to stabilize the real-estate market, rolling out a package of measures centered on city-specific policies to reduce inventories and optimize housing supply.
(2025-12-24). China's new-style tea brands find a hot new market in US. ecns.cn After becoming established in the Southeast Asian market, Chinese new-style tea brands are now turning to dig gold in the United States, looking for new opportunities.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Coal Miners Were Poised to Win Key Safety Protections. Then Trump Showed Up. truthout.org James Bounds has been working in the mines since 1969. Now 78, and living in Fayette County, West Virginia, he was first diagnosed with black lung in 1984. He was told to quit working at the mines, but he didn't. He continued working until 2003, when he was permanently disabled with black lung. "I had so many obligations at that time that I couldn't quit the mines," he said. |
(2025-12-24). High five club of shopping in China. ecns.cn China's push to foster international consumption center cities — first introduced in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), piloted in the five Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, and supported by targeted policies from the Ministry of Commerce — has enhanced the country's consumer environment globally.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Attacking Pro-Palestinian Protests after the Bondi Killings. dissidentvoice.org It has become a wallowing cringe. The extolling of multi-culti values, the incessant self-praise of diversity, variety and cosmopolitanism, only to then impose, in the name of such values, a restrictive regime of speech, language and conduct seemed suitable to — who else? — the jerky authorities. In diversity we must oppress; in variety we …
(2025-12-24). LSG Faces Challenges in Trust and Balance for IPL 2026. devdiscourse.com Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has criticized Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant for not trusting leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi during the IPL 2025 season. Bishnoi, initially priced at Rs 2 crore, was snatched up by Rajasthan Royals for a staggering Rs 7.4 crore at the IPL 2026 auction.
(2025-12-24). Iraq opens Beirut office to oversee Lebanon reconstruction aid. newarab.com 
A dedicated office was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Iraqi embassy in Beirut to follow up on the implementation of Iraq's reconstruction projects in
(2025-12-24). Harbin's celebrity snowman lights up winter night. ecns.cn The snowman's iconic red hat, red scarf, and heart-shaped buttons looks charming at night, making it a popular photo spot for visitors.
(2025-12-24). Japan interested in boosting environmental, pharmaceutical ties with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Japanese officials have announced their willingness to expand cooperation with Iran in areas that are not subject to sanctions, particularly the environment and pharmaceuticals.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Libya says its army chief dies in plane crash in Türkiye. geo.tv 
Türkiye's Chief of Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu meets his Libyan counterpart Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad in Ankara, Turkey, December 23, 2025. — ReutersTurkish gendarmerie locates wreckage south of Kesikkavak village.Jet loses contact after emergency landing request near Ankara.Five…
(2025-12-24). President submits next year's budget bill to Majlis, 4 zeros removed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the national budget bill for the upcoming Iranian year (1405, starting March 21, 2026) to the Majlis (parliament) on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). BRICS+: It Is High Time for a BRICS Bloc Security Council. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS has intensified an internal contradiction. The bloc positions itself as an emerging centre of global realignment, yet it continues to operate through diplomatic restraint inside a system that offers no reciprocal respect for sovereign autonomy…
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(2025-12-24). Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch. |
(2025-12-24). Why it's so hard to tell if a piece of text was written by AI — even for AI. |
(2025-12-24). Moscow's Coercive Nuclear Threats. fpif.org
(2025-12-24). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2025-12-24). Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows. |
(2025-12-24). The world risks forgetting one of humanity's greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication ‚àí 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab. |
(2025-12-24). What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels. |
(2025-12-24). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2025-12-24). Ice baths and marathons: our modern obsession with 'wellness' is driven by ancient instincts. |
(2025-12-24). When AI recreates the female voice, it also rewrites who gets heard. |
(2025-12-24). Celia Paul and Stephanie Radok have devoted their lives to making art — and writing about it. |
(2025-12-24). Most of NZ's flowering plants grow nowhere else — and Christmas falls in peak blooming season. |
(2025-12-24). Strong Third Quarter GDP, with Some Caveats: Is Healthcare the Key to Affordability? cepr.net
(2025-12-24). Tattoos, toxins and the immune system — what you need to know before you get inked. |
(2025-12-24). A estratégia para enfrentar a infiltraàßà£o dos EUA na inteligência brasileira. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-24). We know about Jesus as a baby, and as a man. But what kind of child was he? |
(2025-12-24). Why mangoes fall before they're ripe — and how science is helping them hang on. |
(2025-12-24). As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care. |
(2025-12-24). How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally. |
(2025-12-24). It's more than OK for kids to be bored ‚àí it's good for them. |
(2025-12-24). What if we taxed what people spend, not what they earn? |
(2025-12-24). The Taliban may not like Peaky Blinders, but its Afghan fans are part of a long history of cultural engagement with the world. |
(2025-12-24). Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes? |
(2025-12-24). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). How C-reactive protein outpaced 'bad' cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker. |
(2025-12-24). People are getting their news from AI — and it's altering their views. |
(2025-12-24). It's (not) a new bike! How to manage kids' gift expectations at Christmas. |
(2025-12-24). Two-way electric vehicle charging at scale could stop renewable energy being wasted — here's how it works. |
(2025-12-24). How poetry can sustain us through illness, bereavement and change. |
(2025-12-24). Taiwan shouldn't become the thorn we use to provoke China. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-24). From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill. |
(2025-12-24). Africa's rarest carnivore: the story of the first Ethiopian wolf ever captured, nursed and returned to the wild. |
(2025-12-24). What did Australians watch on TV on Christmas Eve 1960? |
(2025-12-24). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids — a child psychologist's tips for making magic and avoiding tears. |
(2025-12-24). I study rat nests ‚àí here's why rodents make great archivists. |
(2025-12-24). Top climate books to look out for in 2026 — recommended by experts. |
(2025-12-24). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). The evolution of digital nomadism: from hi-tech hacker spaces to crypto coworking. |
(2025-12-24). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). How the 'slayer rule' might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife. |
(2025-12-24). Huge online scam operations are flourishing in war-torn Myanmar — I travelled there to find out why. |
(2025-12-24). Miami's new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget. |
(2025-12-24). RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule — but its safety record is already decades long. |
(2025-12-24). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them? |
(2025-12-24). Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do. |
(2025-12-24). 'Never move around a flaming dessert': a scientist explains the chemistry of a Christmas pudding. |
(2025-12-24). Resolve to stop punching the clock: Why you might be able to change when and how long you work. |
(2025-12-24). How displacement reshapes refugees' gut health. |
(2025-12-24). How young adult literature and philosophy can help provide better role models for masculinity. |
(2025-12-24). Treasure the emotional connections to the clothes you have and style could be a whole lot more sustainable. |
(2025-12-24). The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society — 250 years later, they're part of the sound of America. |
(2025-12-24). Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience. |
(2025-12-24). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). Whether it's a 'productivity puzzle' or the 'British disease', the UK economy has been underperforming for decades. |
(2025-12-24). Bill Clinton is in the frame again, but this time it's Trump who put him there. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-24). Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study finally settles the debate. |
(2025-12-24). Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever. |
(2025-12-24). How Hannah Arendt can help us understand this new age of far-right populism. |
(2025-12-24). Agencia Prensa Latina selecciona mejores deportistas de Latinoamérica en 2025. radiohc.cu La agencia Prensa Latina seleccionó este martes a los mejores deportistas de Latinoamérica en 2025, tras recibir más de 110 votos de medios de comunicación de la región, Europa, Medio Oriente y Asia. | Cuba dominó, por segunda ocasión, las tres categorías en el tradicional sondeo, esta vez con protagonismo para la triplista Leyanis Pérez, el lanzador Liván Moinelo y el equipo juvenil de béisbol 5. | La reina del triple salto en la campaña fue la gran favorita en la consulta desde la apertura el 21 de noviembre y lideró con 73 sufragios un apartado en el que 17 mujeres merecieron al menos una nominación. | Campeón…
(2025-12-24). Santiago de Cuba conmemoró aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu 
En el municipio de Palma Soriano se celebró este martes el acto provincial por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, dedicado al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), líder histórico del proceso emancipador iniciado el primero de enero de 1959. | La conmemoración, caracterizada por la unidad y compromiso con los ideales revolucionarios, fue presidida por Beatriz Johnson Urrutia y Manuel Falcón Hernández, presidenta y vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Santiago de Cuba, respectivamente. | En la ceremonia, la integrante del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de…
(2025-12-24). Trump con mayores dificultades para manipular la tasa de desempleo. cubadebate.cu Después de que la tasa de desempleo en Estados Unidos alcanzara un máximo en cuatro años de 4,6 % en noviembre, Trump argumentó que el mercado laboral está mucho mejor de lo que parece. Su razonamiento: millones de estadounidenses podrían conseguir trabajo de nuevo, pero eso no sucederá.
(2025-12-24). Santiago de Cuba conmemoró aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu En el municipio de Palma Soriano se celebró este martes el acto provincial por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, dedicado al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), líder histórico del proceso emancipador iniciado el primero de enero de 1959. | La conmemoración, caracterizada por la unidad y compromiso con los ideales revolucionarios, fue presidida por Beatriz Johnson Urrutia y Manuel Falcón Hernández, presidenta y vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Santiago de Cuba, respectivamente. | En la ceremonia, la integrante del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de…
(2025-12-24). El supuesto giro hacia la derecha en América Latina está en sintonía con la estrategia de seguridad hemisférica de Trump. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-24). Cuba premia a sus mejores atletas en 2025. radiohc.cu Los mejores atletas cubanos de 2025 fueron premiados este martes en ceremonia encabezada por Inés María Chapman, viceprimera ministra de Cuba, y Osvaldo Vento, presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | La triplista Leyanis Pérez y el boxeador Julio César La Cruz recibieron sus diplomas como los mejores exponentes convencionales de deportes individuales del 2025 en la mayor isla de las Antillas, resultados de una encuesta organizada por el INDER y periodistas especializados. | La campeona mundial al aire libre y bajo techo, y reina de la Liga del Diamante en los último…
(2025-12-24). Denuncian golpe electoral en Honduras. cubadebate.cu El consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, Marlon Ochoa, denunció hoy la consumación del golpe electoral mediante una propuesta formal para declarar un presidente electo, alcaldías y diputados sin concluir el escrutinio especial ni procesar miles de actas.
(2025-12-24). Reconocen a los mejores atletas cubanos del 2025 en gala dedicada al centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu La Gala de premiación a los mejores atletas de Cuba en este 2025 convirtió el Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva en una verdadera fiesta este martes. La ceremonia estuvo dedicada al centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz y al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución.
(2025-12-24). Leñadores suman su victoria 47 y quedan a un triunfo de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas volvieron a afilar sus hachas este martes al firmar su victoria número 47 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, conservar la cima del campeonato y quedar a solo un triunfo de asegurar el pase directo a la Liga Élite. La Pesadilla Oriental ratificó su dominio al derrotar 8-2 a los Indios de Guantánamo, últimos en la tabla.
(2025-12-24). Canciller agradece respaldo a Cuba de analista vietnamita Sony ThƒÉng. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez agradeció este martes al analista de Vietnam, Sony ThƒÉng, quien rebatió el criterio del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de que la isla es una nación de incompetentes. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló: | Gracias Tus argumentos ponen en evidencia la agenda fraudulenta del Secretario de Estado de
(2025-12-24). Qué trae la prensa cubana, miércoles 24 de diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu
(2025-12-24). CBS Censors Report on El Salvador's CECOT Prison. orinocotribune.com Its cancellation was political, Journalist Alfonsi denounced. | On Sunday, the CBS TV network pulled down the report "Inside CECOT" hours before its scheduled broadcast in the United States. It was part of their '60 Minutes' program, and it documented the torture, sexual, and physical abuse at the Salvadoran prison. | CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss justified the decision by saying that additional context and more interviews with officials in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump were needed, including Stephen Miller, former White House advisor and architect of the mass deportation policy. | t.
(2025-12-24). Turkey says electrical failure reported before Libya jet crash. newarab.com 
A private jet carrying the chief of staff of Libya's army reported an electrical failure and requested an emergency landing shortly before The Dassault Falcon 50 jet took off from Ankara's Esenboga Airport at 1717 GMT on Tuesday en route to Tripoli and at 1733 GMT it informed air traffic control of an emergency caused by an electrical malfunction, Burhanettin Duran said in a statement. | Eight people, including three crew members, were killed in…
(2025-12-23). Sudan, the Forgotten Genocide. fpif.org Follow a line south and west from the Gaza Strip, continue through Egypt, and you'll end up in another place where a genocide is in progress. It's one we don't hear much about in the United States, probably because it's happening in an African nation, one of those places Donald Trump
(2025-12-23). Trump exposed as FBI leaks unredacted Epstein files by accident. thecanary.co 
As we reported, the US Justice Department has been releasing redacted Epstein Files in what seems to be a clear violation of the law. Now, it seems like they've accidentally released files early, and with redactions yet to be finalised: Holy shit. More Epstein files were uploaded and accidentally leaked. In one email a Asst […] | By
(2025-12-23). Nobel Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Perez Esquivel: Attacking Venezuela is an attack on the entire continent. radiohc.cu An attack on Venezuela is an attack on the entire continent, on the sovereignty and self-determination of its peoples, warned Argentine Nobel Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Pérez Esquivel. | In a statement from the Service for Peace and Justice (SERPAJ), which he directs, Pérez Esquivel condemns that "Donald Trump's constant threat to Venezuela to seize its oil, assets, and resources is based on lies and the complicit silence of European countries and international organizations such as the UN, the OAS, the European Parliament and the United States Congress." | With such a policy of fierce hostility, Washington is e…
(2025-12-23). Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge. portside.org Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge |
(2025-12-23). Greta Thunberg arrested at Palestine Action protest. thecanary.co The police have arrested activist Greta Thunberg at a protest to un-proscribe Palestine Action. Thunberg was holding a sign which read: I support Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) She is the latest activist to be arrested by British police amidst an […] | By
(2025-12-23). Essential Design Traits Seen in Full-Body Pillows That Aid Mastectomy Recovery. moguldom.com A smooth recovery journey calls for tools that support comfort, stability, and gentle body alignment. Full body pillows bring structure to this healing phase through purposeful shapes and balanced support. Patients gain dependable support that helps the body rest in a safer position after surgery. A calm, restful environment supports emotional ease during a critical …
(2025-12-23). Breaking: insurers pull cover for Israeli arms firm Elbit after direct actions. thecanary.co 
After sustained direct action by anti-genocide activists, which began in early October, insurance giants Allianz and Aviva have ended the cover they provided Israel's biggest weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems. This change was announced earlier today. It was communicated by a coalition of Palestine-adjascent protest groups. Protesters have now turned their attention to Aspen Insurance, which provides […] | By
(2025-12-23). Cuba presents environmental protection policy. plenglish.com The ORSA is the national authority responsible for regulating and monitoring compliance with laws and other legal and technical provisions regarding environmental protection in Cuba, said its Director General, Antonio Casanova. | The agency also oversees chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological safety, as well as environmental protection against pollution, taking into account the priorities of the island nation's economic and social development. | This entity, belonging to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), prioritizes and ensures the necessary human, material, and financial reso…
(2025-12-23). Belarus' PM introduces new head of Prosecutor General's Office to its staff. eng.belta.by "As you know, Dmitry Gora was appointed Prosecutor General today. He | hardly needs an introduction, but I want to say that he is a competent, | skilled leader, a true professional in his field, a true patriot, a…
(2025-12-23). Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says She Won't Be 'Distracted' By VP JD Vance Attacking Her With 'Racist Tropes'. newsone.com 
Source: Omar Vega / Getty | It's a shame that being a prominent, outspoken Black woman in politics means you will spend your entire career justifying your very existence. One of the reasons Kamala Harris isn't sitting in the Oval Office right now is that the misogynoir Black woman politicians have to fight through just to be marginally respected, let alone elected, is far too great. In the era of MAGA, it only seems to be getting worse. | On Monday,
(2025-12-23). Either rule of law applies to everyone or it applies to no one. gilbertdoctorow.com The addition of retired Swiss intelligence officer Jacques Baud to the list of persons sanctioned by the European Council a little more than a week ago has shocked the community of Alternative Media, precisely because it indicates that the European Institutions have gone rogue, are trampling on the concept of freedom of expression with impunity …
(2025-12-23). Lukashenko: Failing to curb corruption leads to war. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized the importance of combating corruption-related offenses as he appointed Dmitry Gora as Prosecutor General.
(2025-12-23). When Kids Move Overseas: Why Visits Are So Rare For South Africa's Emigrant Families. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country's population of 63 million, currently live overseas. Emigration is never a solitary event or a purely …
(2025-12-23). Kwasi Kwarteng speechless as Royals called 'benefit claimants'. thecanary.co Kwazi Kwarteng was lost for words on GMB after journalist Ava Santina exposed the hypocrisy and rhetoric used around those receiving public money — notably the Royals: "These benefit claimants just taking away from the country & going on holiday.. hate to see it, don't you"@AvaSantina on the Royal family. In response Kwasi Kwarteng says he […] | By
(2025-12-23). Trump's Embrace of Natural Gas Exports Is Driving Up Energy Bills for Consumers. truthout.org Despite repeated promises from President Donald Trump on the campaign trail to lower the cost of energy, consumers in the United States collectively paid $12 billion more for natural gas to power their homes over the first nine months of 2025 — about $124 more per family — than they did a year earlier, according to a new report on federal data by the watchdog group Public Citizen. |
(2025-12-23). Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir said the country faces wide-ranging and persistent challenges, warning that hostile elements are increasingly adopting indirect and ambiguous tactics — including the use of proxies — to exploit internal fault lines rather than engaging in direct confrontation. | Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir made the remarks during his visit to the National Defence University (NDU), where he interacted with civil and military participants of the ongoing National Security and War Course, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services P…
(2025-12-23). In nuclear standoff with US, Moscow reiterates backing for Iran, says Tehran has 'right' to program. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Russia continues to throw its weight behind Iran as a nuclear standoff with the United States shows no sign of resolution, and leaders in Tehran grow increasingly doubtful whether they can expect diplomacy to ever bear fruit with the West.
(2025-12-23). '1.5 billion fakes daily': Markov outlines challenges for journalists in the digital age. eng.belta.by The challenges facing journalists in the online environment are increasing today, Information Minister Marat Markov said at the 12th Young Journalists' Forum Beyond Clickbait, BelTA has learned.
(2025-12-23). 5 Pakistani police personnel killed in 'gun and bomb' attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Dec 23 when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack in the country's north-west, provincial police said, as Pakistan struggles with a resurgence of violence.
(2025-12-23). PUTIN TELLS REPORTERS THAT RUSSIA WILL ACHIEVE ALL OF ITS GOALS IN UKRAINE. trendsjournal.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held his annual year-end marathon press conference and struck an optimistic tone about the Ukraine War, whether there is a diplomatic settlement or if victory needs to be achieved on the battlefield.
(2025-12-23). Beijing set to woo more global brands. ecns.cn Beijing will further enhance its services to attract more international brands in debuting their products and innovating diverse scenarios, in a bid to build itself into an international shopping hub, said an official with the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau.
(2025-12-23). The Price Families Are Paying for Cultural Dogma. muslimskeptic.com Feminism has gotten out of control, and it's impacting my life and my children's lives negatively in a direct way. I'll give you two firsthand examples from our recent everyday life. Example #1: Going to the library one day, the kids and I asked the librarian in the children's section where the children's chapter books …
(2025-12-23). People think they can explain Nicki Minaj's right-wing pivot. thecanary.co 
Last week, Nicki Minaj was a surprise guest at the Turning Point USA Conference: üá∫üá∏ pic.twitter.com/tB6KgQTOZe — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) December 23, 2025 While people are of course free to associate with whatever political movement they like, Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk didn't seem to agree that they should be: More proof Kirk was a […] | By
(2025-12-23). US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a naval operations base in Busan on Tuesday.
(2025-12-23). After Trump's Pardons, Are Far-Right Militias Gearing-Up to Influence the 2026 Midterm Elections? dissidentvoice.org On September 29, 2020, during the first 2020 presidential debate with the Democratic Party's candidate Joe Biden, moderator Chris Wallace asked then-President Trump if he would condemn white supremacist and militia groups and tell them to "stand down" amid ongoing violent protests.
(2025-12-23). Napoli beat Bologna to win Italian Super Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Napoli lifted the Italian Super Cup with a 2-0 win over Bologna in Riyadh on Monday, David Neres netting both goals to earn the league champions a deserved victory over the toothless Coppa Italia winners. | Neres opened the scoring with a stunning strike from distance six minutes before the break and found the net again in the 57th minute when Bologna were caught trying to play out of defence. | "We came here as champions of Italy, we wanted this trophy and we showed it with a great performance," Napoli forward Matteo Politano told Mediaset. "We could have scored a few more goals but we are happy with the vict…
(2025-12-23). HC Dinamo Minsk to host HC Dynamo Moscow in KHL clash. eng.belta.by As the year 2025 nears its end, both teams are in excellent form: the | Minsk Bisons have earned points in eight consecutive games, while the | representatives of the Russian capital have secured eight victories in…
(2025-12-23). Cyclist Partoazar aims for gold at 2026 Asian Games. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's most decorated female cyclist says the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya will mark the final chapter of her competitive career, as she plans to transition into a new role after the event.
(2025-12-23). Austerity and alignment to Washington: Two years of President Javier Milei. peoplesdispatch.org 
Thousands of Argentines endured high temperatures as they took to the streets on December 18 to protest the labor reform of Javier Milei's far-right government. The call to action by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) was supported by several trade unions, which claimed that the measure seeks to destroy workers' rights to benefit big business: "This reform will only deepen poverty, social exclusion, and job insecurity. We will not give up our fight for decent work," The government has justified the measure by citing an alleged need to mod…
(2025-12-23). Cuba y Rusia crearán empresa conjunta en el sector biofarmacéutico. cubadebate.cu Ambas partes han acordado crear la empresa mixta Sinergia Global Biofarmacéutica, dedicada al desarrollo, producción y comercialización de productos biofarmacéuticos, con un alcance que concibe el beneficio no solo para pacientes de ambos países, sino también para otros de las regiones de América Latina y Eurasia.