(2025-12-21). Witkoff meets with Arab, Turkish mediators to review Gaza truce. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). 'Project Sunrise': Trump's vision for Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The U.S. administration revives its dangerous vision of transforming Gaza into a "Middle East Riviera," sidelining the Palestinians once more.
(2025-12-21). US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey urge restraint in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy said after talks in the US city of Miami.
(2025-12-21). Satellite imagery reveals Israel consolidating control over half of Gaza Strip. tehrantimes.com The Israeli military is preparing to establish a permanent presence inside the Gaza Strip, The Cradle reported Sunday, citing the new satellite imagery released by Forensic Architecture.
(2025-12-21). 'Israel' Arrests 3 Palestinians, Intensifies Bombing in Khan Younis as Hospital Warns of Collapse. english.almanar.com.lb The official Israeli radio station reported that occupation forces arrested three Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in the Bedouin town of Rahat in southern occupied Palestine. The report claimed the three had been hiding since crossing the border during the October 7, 2023 operation, without providing further details about the circumstances of their arrest or …
(2025-12-21). Fractured fortress: Israel crumbling from within. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel often presents itself as a regional fortress, with its military active from Gaza to Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, and in confrontations linked to Iran. From the outside, it seems untouchable, disciplined, and in control. But a closer look reveals that the walls are cracking. Every strike, every campaign is like a hammer blow against the world, yet the same blows reverberate inside, shaking Israel itself. The more Israel relies on force, the more the foundations beneath it weaken.
(2025-12-21). Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of Palestinians gathered at a Gaza City hospital on Saturday to mourn six people, including children, that the civil defence said were killed by the Israeli shelling of a shelter for displaced people. | The Israeli military said late on Friday that troops had fired at "suspicious individuals to eliminate the threat", adding that it was reviewing the incident and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals". | Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, initially said on Friday that the Israeli shelling of a school-turned-shelter killed five people in the Tuffah n…
(2025-12-21). At least 16 files vanish from DOJ Epstein records page, including Trump photo. tehrantimes.com At least 16 files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department's public page for Jeffrey Epstein records less than a day after posting, including an image showing Donald Trump alongside Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
(2025-12-21). As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his 'client list'. |
(2025-12-21). As PDVSA Hits Oil Production Target, US Seizes 2nd Venezuelan Tanker. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez highlighted that the nation's achievement in production results from the efforts of…
(2025-12-21). Left parties in Asia denounce US military threats against Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org The US has announced the imposition of a naval blockade on Venezuela after months of military build up in the Caribbean, including blowing up boats, killing people, and illegally seizing an oil tanker.
(2025-12-21). Cuba denounces fraudulent U.S. terrorist designation of Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla strongly rejected the recent designation by the Donald Trump administration that labels Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization," calling it "a new arbitrary, fraudulent, unilateral, and politically motivated act." | The measure was announced by the US president on social media, where he also ordered a blockade of "all authorized oil tankers entering and leaving" Venezuela, demanding the illegitimate return of "all the oil, land, and other assets that were stolen from us." Trump asserted that "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembl…
(2025-12-21). US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday, a move that comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. | It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela amid a large US military build-up in the region. | Noem confirmed the Coast Guard intercepted a tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. | "The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of s…
(2025-12-21). Second oil tanker taken: U.S. escalates Venezuela pressure. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The U.S. seizure of a second Venezuelan oil tanker, Centuries, underscores a clear strategy: Washington is leveraging military power to control Venezuela's primary source of revenue. Coming just weeks after the first tanker, Skipper, was taken, the operation signals that the Trump administration's so-called "blockade" is more than sanctions enforcement—it is a forceful effort to weaken Venezuela's economy and pressure its government.
(2025-12-21). Iran, Venezuela FMs discuss Caribbean developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Yván Gil Pinto, Venezuelan foreign minister, during which the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and developments in the Caribbean region.
(2025-12-21). US Blockades Venezuela In War Still Searching For An Official Rationale. popularresistance.org In our Donald-in-Wonderland world, the US is at war with Venezuela while still grasping for a public rationale. The horrific human toll is real — over a 100,000 fatalities from illegal sanctions and over a hundred from more recent "kinetic strikes." Yet the officially stated justification for the US empire's escalating offensive remains elusive. | The empire once spun its domination as "democracy promotion." Accordingly, State Department stenographers such as The Washington Post framed the US-backed coup in Venezuela — which temporarily overthrew President Hugo Chávez — as an attempt to "restore…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Second Ship Seized: U.S. Tightens Grip on Venezuelan Oil at Sea. scheerpost.com
(2025-12-21). President Maduro Says Trump's Actions Reveal True Intentions for Venezuela, Calls for Great Colombia Unity Amid More Killings at Sea (+Petro). wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-12-21). Venezuela: Del bloqueo a la recuperación económica. Una década bajo sanciones. cubadebate.cu Mientras usted lee esto, Venezuela aún tiene congeladas 32 toneladas de oro en el Banco de Inglaterra, y 5 mil millones de dólares en el FMI, montos que ambos organismos se niegan a devolver porque "no reconocen" al Gobierno de Venezuela. La famosa doctrina de la inmunidad del patrimonio de los Estados, que hoy se debate con relación al intento de confiscación de las reservas rusas, ya fue completamente violada en el caso de Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). Venezuela: Del bloqueo a la recuperación económica. Una década bajo sanciones. cubadebate.cu Mientras usted lee esto, Venezuela aún tiene congeladas 32 toneladas de oro en el Banco de Inglaterra, y 5 mil millones de dólares en el FMI, montos que ambos organismos se niegan a devolver porque "no reconocen" al Gobierno de Venezuela. La famosa doctrina de la inmunidad del patrimonio de los Estados, que hoy se debate con relación al intento de confiscación de las reservas rusas, ya fue completamente violada en el caso de Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). Venezuela denunció secuestro de buque privado con petróleo nacional. radiohc.cu Venezuela denunció y rechazó este sábado en forma categórica el robo y secuestro de un nuevo buque privado que transportaba petróleo venezolano, así como la desaparición forzada de su tripulación. | Un comunicado divulgado por la vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez señaló que el atraco fue cometido por efectivos militares de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales. | Afirmó que este grave hecho de piratería "implica la flagrante comisión del delito previsto en el artículo tres del Convenio para la represión de actos ilícitos contra la seguridad de la navegación marítima de 1988, así como una grosera violació…
(2025-12-21). Cuba: Partido Comunista reafirma en una declaración su apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en una declaración reiteró este sábado su inquebrantable apoyo y solidaridad con el Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), su dirección nacional y militancia, así como con la fusión popular, militar y policial que lidera el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Declaración del Partido Comunista de Cuba | El Partido Comunista de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, la escalada de agresiones del gobierno fascista de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela y su legítimo presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El amenazante despliegue de fuerzas mili…
(2025-12-21). Exministro peruano advierte riesgo de ataque de EEUU a otros países. radiohc.cu El cerco militar estadounidense a Venezuela y el bloqueo a sus exportaciones petroleras, conlleva el riesgo de que Washington haga lo mismo a otros países latimoamericanos, advirtió este sábado el ex ministro peruano de Economía, Pedro Francke. | Añadió que la operación norteamericana "pone potencialmente en riesgo nuestros lazos comerciales con China, que son muy fuertes, pues es el principal destino de las exportaciones peruanas". | El asedio, advirtió el economista, puede también agravar la situación económica de Venezuela, lo que generaría una nueva crisis migratoria en la región. | Tal crisis se sumaría a lo…
(2025-12-21). Venezuela denunció secuestro de buque privado con petróleo nacional. radiohc.cu Venezuela denunció y rechazó este sábado en forma categórica el robo y secuestro de un nuevo buque privado que transportaba petróleo venezolano, así como la desaparición forzada de su tripulación. | Un comunicado divulgado por la vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez señaló que el atraco fue cometido por efectivos militares de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales. | Afirmó que este grave hecho de piratería "implica la flagrante comisión del delito previsto en el artículo tres del Convenio para la represión de actos ilícitos contra la seguridad de la navegación marítima de 1988, así como una grosera violació…
(2025-12-21). Cuba: Partido Comunista reafirma en una declaración su apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en una declaración reiteró este sábado su inquebrantable apoyo y solidaridad con el Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), su dirección nacional y militancia, así como con la fusión popular, militar y policial que lidera el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Declaración del Partido Comunista de Cuba | El Partido Comunista de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, la escalada de agresiones del gobierno fascista de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela y su legítimo presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El amenazante despliegue de fuerzas mili…
(2025-12-21). Georges Abdallah: A statement of admiration and solidarity for Hunger Strikers. wibailoutpeople.org 
Lebanese revolutionary Georges Abdallah expressed his solidarity with Prisoners for Palestine and their ongoing hunger strike which launched on 2 November. Ôø≠ Three prisoners are now on strike and more are expected to join out of the 33 UK political prisoners currently detained without bail. Ôø≠ Before his release and return to Lebanon in July …
(2025-12-21). Table Mountain ready to welcome visitors this festive season. sanews.gov.za Table Mountain ready to welcome visitors this festive season | The South African National Parks (SANParks) says it is fully prepared to welcome increased visitor numbers to Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) this festive season. | Visitors can expect an enjoyable visit at TMNP's iconic sites, strong safety measures, and enhanced firefighting and environmental protection capacity. | "Visitors can look forward to fantastic scenery and unmatched views in the richly biodiverse TMNP with highlights including visiting the African penguins at Boulders penguin colony, 360-degree views from the Cape Point lighthouse or…
(2025-12-21). If Israel Gets To Undermine Our Rights, Then We Get To Undermine Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You are allowed to subvert and undermine Israel's interests, because Israel is trying to subvert and undermine your rights. | You are allowed to interfere in Israel's affairs, because Israel is interfering in your country's affairs. | As Israel tries to exert more and more influence over western society and pushes western governments to crush our freedom of speech and assembly, we should be doing everything we can to make sure that western society turns against Israel, and that western governments al…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Choghakhor Wetland, a tourism appeal in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The picturesque Choghakhor Wetland, is one of the important tourism capacities of southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. It is one of the main habitats for migratory birds and is one of the most spectacular natural sites in the region.
(2025-12-21). My goal is to compete in Nagoya and Los Angeles: Golmohammadzadeh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Amirali Golmohammadzadeh, the youngest member of Iran's delegation at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, expressed hope that he will be able to compete in the upcoming Asian Para Games in Nagoya and the 2028 Paralympic Games.
(2025-12-21). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-21). Arteta praises Arsenal grit after Everton victory. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta enjoyed watching his side banish their recent struggles on the road with a 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday that puts them top of the table over the Christmas period thanks to a Viktor Gyokeres penalty gifted to them by Toffees defender Jake O'Brien. | Recent draws away to Sunderland and Chelsea and a defeat at Aston Villa had seen Arteta's side pegged back by Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, but Saturday's controlled performance against Everton suggested that they might be through the worst of a rocky patch on their travels. | "(Winning was) very important. You need t…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Sameer stars as Pakistan crush India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Under-19 produced a dominant all-round performance to crush arch-rivals India by 191 runs and lift their maiden ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 title at the ICC Academy on Sunday. A monumental century from Sameer Minhas followed by a ruthless display from the pace attack ensured a one-sided final in front of a packed crowd. | Set a daunting target of 348, India's chase unravelled quickly as Pakistan's pacers dismantled their batting line-up, bowling them out for 156 in 26.2 overs. The emphatic victory underlined Pakistan's supremacy in the tournament and marked a historic moment for their junior cricket s…
(2025-12-21). Permitting Reform Is the Key to Energy Affordability. wattsupwiththat.com Permitting reform will empower the economy and get the heavy hand of bureaucracy out of the way. With Congress, we can drive economic progress for this country, secure affordable energy for homeowners and businesses and win the race for a competitive economic advantage. If we streamline our outdated permitting processes, we can provide a brighter future for American families, safeguard our national security, lower costs for American households and build our economy of the future. Imagine that.
(2025-12-21). Sepahan knocked out of 2025/26 Iran's Hazfi Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sepahan football team failed to secure a place in the 2025/26 Iran Hazfi Cup quarterfinals after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Kheybar at the Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Kremlin Dismisses Optimism for Peace in Ukraine Amidst U.S. Proposal Changes. devdiscourse.com The Kremlin announced on Sunday that amendments made by European and Ukrainian officials to U.S. proposals have not brought any closer prospects for peace in Ukraine. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions and efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
(2025-12-21). RTMC urges motorists to ensure full road traffic compliance. sanews.gov.za RTMC urges motorists to ensure full road traffic compliance | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has encouraged vehicle owners to use their end of year bonuses and payouts from savings clubs or stokvels to fix their vehicles and renew vehicle licences ahead of festive season travel. | "With the festive season fast approaching many people are finalising their travel plans. It's important to ensure your vehicle is in good condition before hitting the road," the RTMC said. | This includes fixing any defects that may have been overlooked during the year, such as replacing unroadworthy tyres and cracked wi…
(2025-12-21). Who Is Japan Afraid Of? The Real Reasons Behind Nuclear Ambitions Talk. thinktank.pk In an era of escalating global tensions, the question of whether Japan seeks to acquire nuclear capability has resurfaced, sparking intense discussions among policymakers, experts, and the public. As the only nation to have endured atomic bombings during World War II, Japan has long upheld a staunch non-nuclear stance enshrined in its postwar constitution and …
(2025-12-21). Will Miami Talks End the Ukraine War? US-Russia Diplomats Seek Common Ground. thinktank.pk In a significant development amid ongoing global tensions, high-level representatives from the United States and Russia have convened in Miami to explore pathways toward resolving the protracted conflict in Ukraine. This meeting signals a potential shift in diplomatic efforts, offering a glimmer of hope for de-escalation in one of the world's most pressing geopolitical crises. …
(2025-12-21). Painting on the news: Iranian artist turns newspapers into art. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian painter Behdad Najafi is showcasing his latest works in an exhibition titled "Palimento" at Tehran's Nian Gallery. Using newspapers as canvas, he reworks them through layered paint to reflect on media, memory, and the fading presence of newspapers in contemporary life.
(2025-12-21). Campaign Launches To Secure The Release Of Dr Hossam Abu Safiya. popularresistance.org The Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) has announced the launch of a new solidarity campaign calling for the release of Dr Hossam Abu Safiya and all Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli occupation prisons. The campaign will take the form of a calm, symbolic action titled the "Red Ribbons Campaign", to be held on Saturday 20 December at Oxford Circus in central London, at 1: 00 pm. | The Forum explained that the event is neither a demonstration nor a protest march, but a silent, peaceful act of solidarity. Participants will hang red ribbons and display specially designed posters carrying clear demands for freedom…
(2025-12-21). Concerns Arise Over Snow Preparations for Milano Cortina Olympics. devdiscourse.com The International Ski Federation (FIS) president, Johan Eliasch, has voiced concerns over the preparations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Eliasch highlighted issues regarding artificial snow production, which are crucial for the events scheduled for February 6-22.
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-21). DNI Gabbard slams 'Propaganda Media,' says Russia cannot even 'conquer' Ukraine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has issued a forceful rebuke of Western media, accusing outlets of trying to sabotage diplomatic efforts between Washington and Moscow.
(2025-12-21). 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.
theatlantic.com (2025-12-20). A Nakedly Imperialistic President The conflict with Venezuela will probably play out differently than the Iraq War did—perhaps better, perhaps worse. But the moral basis upon which it is being waged is most certainly worse.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-20). Trump says US has launched large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says attacks are 'a declaration of vengeance', and 'lots' of fighters have been killed.
AIC.org (2025-12-20). Whistleblower Report Reveals USCIS Is Circumventing Court Order on Immigrants' Access to their Records A whistleblower report published today in Government Executive shows how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is circumventing a court order that requires the agency to provide immigrants with their immigration records within the legal timelines.
The revelations state that USCIS has adopted certain practices leading the agency to reject thousands of requests for Alien Files, or A-Files, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that would have been processed in the past.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-21). Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?The news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from many across Israel.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Pakistan president sends message of solidarity to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari sent a message of goodwill and solidarity to Iran's top leadership after his aircraft entered Iranian airspace during an official trip to Iraq, according to a statement from Islamabad.
(2025-12-21). Juve beat Roma to close in on Serie A leaders Inter. tribune.com.pk 
Juventus are creeping back into the Serie A title discussion after deservedly beating Roma 2-1 on Saturday and moving four points behind league leaders Inter Milan. | Francisco Conceicao and Lois Openda scored the goals which decided an engaging encounter in Turin as Juve claimed a second big win in as many matches after beating Bologna last weekend. | Juve stay fifth on 29 points but are only one point behind fourth-paced Roma who sit in the last Champions League spot and suffered a sixth league defeat of the season. | "I think we deserved to win, we knew that today's match was important and we did what we se…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). 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).
(2025-12-21). How TikTok's Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do. moderndiplomacy.eu The content recommendation algorithm behind TikTok is under scrutiny after its owner, ByteDance, formed a joint venture with American and global investors, including Oracle, for TikTok's U. S. operations. This move aims to prevent a U. S. ban and reduce trade tensions between the U. S. and China, but uncertainty remains about who controls the …
(2025-12-21). Newly appointed WHO representative meets health minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Awad Mataria, the new World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, held a meeting with Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Russia's Long-Delayed Sudanese Naval Base Might Be Back On Track. thealtworld.com The timing of this latest report was probably aimed at complicating the revived Russian-US talks on Ukraine by putting "deep state" pressure on Trump to demand that Sudan rubbish this deal in exchange for American support, but it might also inadvertently bring them closer together. | The
(2025-12-21). Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes nearest to Earth ahead of Christmas. ummid.com Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is coming nearest to Earth on December 19, and astronomers are eager to welcome it as a Christmas 2025 gift.
(2025-12-21). Wheelchair user flies into space. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-21). Tajikistan seeks broader civil aviation cooperation with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tajikistan has called for expanding cooperation with Iran in civil aviation, praising the technical expertise and professional approach of Iranian aviation officials following a joint safety oversight mission, state media reported.
(2025-12-21). Politics of Quiet Abandonment. uwidata.com By Dure Akram Germany's decision to transfer 535 Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan this winter was presented as an administrative exercise, a clearing of unfinished business inherited from a previous government. In reality, it offered a revealing measure of how international refugee policy has been reshaped since the Taliban returned to Kabul in August 2021. …
(2025-12-21). Health officials participate in Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the health ministry's traditional medicine office, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, the advisor to the health ministry's traditional medicine office, Arman Zargaran, along with the ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, have attended the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
(2025-12-21). "No Attention to Spare for Reasoning" : When the American President Is "Mass Man" moderndiplomacy.eu "The mass-man has no attention to spare for reasoning; he learns only in his own flesh." — Jose Ortega y'Gasset, The Revolt of the Masses (1930) For the most part, criticisms of Donald J. Trump focus on issues of politics, law and integrity. Nonetheless, regarding an American president endowed with near-total decisional authority over nuclear …
(2025-12-21). San Francisco Lights Back Up: Massive Power Outage Resolved. devdiscourse.com A major power outage plunged part of San Francisco into darkness, impacting 130,000 residents. Pacific Gas and Electric Company worked swiftly, restoring electricity to approximately 95,000 customers by late Saturday.
(2025-12-21). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. dissidentvoice.org The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters. On December 17, Assange submitted a criminal complaint to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and the Swedish …
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). TOOLKIT FOR UK HUNGER STRIKERS (U.S. VERSION). wibailoutpeople.org 
1. Contact or Organize a Protest at Your Local British Embassy or Consulate Flyer Template Phone Blast Template Addresses and Phone Numbers for British Consulates in the u.s. Call Script Hello, I am calling about the ongoing hunger strike undertaken by a group of political prisoners in the UK: Jon Cink, Heba Muraisi, Qesser Zuhrah, …
(2025-12-21). Outrage as Bihar CM Nitish pulls down Muslim doctor's Hijab. ummid.com In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage.
(2025-12-21). Israel's role in fragmenting Yemen: Geopolitics, proxies, and strategic waterways. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The war on Yemen has never been merely an internal conflict. From its earliest stages, it has been shaped by regional and international actors seeking to redraw the country's political and geographic map.
(2025-12-21). RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result Out: Check Here. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result: The Ministry of Railways has result of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) CEN 05/2024, also known as RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2, exam on its official website.
(2025-12-21). Tajik ambassador underscores cultural convergence between Iran and Central Asia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tajikistan's ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, has said Iran's festival of tribal culture reflects cultural convergence between the Islamic Republic and Central Asian countries.
(2025-12-21). Aluminum hydrate output exceeds 665,000 tons in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Production of aluminum hydrate in Iran reached 665,189 tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
(2025-12-21). Trump: Who Will Put The Bell On The Cat? popularresistance.org Trump, the president of the most capitalist nation on Earth, has dealt a blow to the very system upon which his country—and indeed, most of the West—considers the bedrock of the economy, a blow that not even the most revolutionary person today would have foretold or thought to achieve. He has trashed the notion of private property and outright stolen a full oil tanker in international waters, like a modern pirate, and kidnapped its crew. | Since September, mighty US navy warships obliterated, with military missiles, 22 small outboard motorboats (mostly in the Caribbean but some in the Pacific), killin…
(2025-12-21). Global Chaos vs. Pakistan's Gains: Inside the Turbulent Triumphs. thinktank.pk The year emerges as a watershed moment in contemporary history, characterized by seismic geopolitical shifts, economic recalibrations, persistent climate vulnerabilities, and technological leaps forward. For Pakistan, 2025 was particularly transformative—a period of assertive defense, diplomatic breakthroughs, and internal reforms that redefined its standing on the world stage. Against a backdrop of protracted global conflicts and …
(2025-12-21). Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters Changed Black Politics. popularresistance.org The fact that the meeting was even happening was enough to produce an air of subversive excitement. One hundred years ago on August 25, 1925, Black sleeping car porters, hoping to form a union at the Pullman company, packed the Elks Hall in Harlem. Company spies were probably in the audience as well. | Socialist A. Philip Randolph led the meeting, making the case that a union was the only way to deal with their grievances and reclaim their manhood. This gathering initiated a 12-year struggle to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) and win a first contract against a corporate giant.
(2025-12-21). Hafez mausoleum marks Yalda Night. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Concurrent with the fourth anniversary of Yalda Night's inclusion on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a night celebration ceremony titled 'Yalda at the Shrine of Hafez' was held in Hafezieh, where the legendary Persian poet is laid to rest.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of potential PTI protests. tribune.com.pk 
More than 1,300 police officers and security personnel have been deployed across Rawalpindi to maintain law and order ahead of a possible Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest and a Jamaat-e-Islami gathering at Liaquat Bagh, officials said. | Officials said the deployment includes two superintendents of police, seven deputy superintendents of police, 29 inspectors and station house officers, 92 upper subordinates and 340 constables. | In addition, seven sections of Elite Force commandos, 22 Rapid Emergency and Security Operations personnel, and 400 members of the Anti-Riots Management Wing have been deployed. | Rea…
(2025-12-21). We could all easily be 'Aco': Slovenia's controversial new law seeks to address the challenge of Roma integration. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-21). US military convoy enters eastern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Media sources report that a US military convoy has entered eastern Syria.
(2025-12-21). Yalda Night: Ancient celebration of year's longest night. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Every year on the last day of autumn, Iran marks Yalda Night, an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice, the rebirth of the sun, and the symbolic triumph of light over darkness.
(2025-12-21). Ordinary Citizens Rush The Sovereign's Throne In House Of Lords. popularresistance.org Three people have jumped barriers in the house of lords to access the king's throne and the chairs of state. They planned to announce the release of The People's Charter — a new democratic mandate for the UK. | Touring the house of lords chamber at 9: 30am on 19 December, they climbed a barrier to take their place around the king's throne. They unfurled a banner that read: 'REPLACE THE LORDS'. Almost immediately they were intercepted by Metropolitan Police officers stationed in the room, and parliamentary security guards. They were removed, detained, and questioned on site before being released without arres…
(2025-12-21). High on the hill: iconic Nylex Clock. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces — even as backlash builds ahead of next year's midterm elections. | Trump has already surged immigration agents into major US cities, where they swept through neighborhoods and clashed with residents. While federal agents this year conducted some high-profile raids on businesses, they largely avoided raiding farms, factories and other businesses that are economically important but known to employ immigrants without legal status. | ICE and Border Pat…
(2025-12-21). Iran, China explore ways to deepen strategic economic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's private sector and Chinese policy institutes held talks on expanding long-term economic and strategic cooperation, focusing on investment, finance and regional connectivity, officials said.
(2025-12-21). 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).
(2025-12-21). Russia to terminate post‚ÄëSoviet military deals with Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The Russian government on Saturday officially authorized the Defense Ministry to terminate a series of bilateral military cooperation agreements signed with several European nations between 1992 and 2002.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Iran attends Geneva meeting on establishing Tehran Convention Secretariat. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation has participated in a meeting of the working group on establishing the secretariat of the Tehran Convention in the Caspian Sea region.
(2025-12-21). Philly City Council's big housing push: What changed for renters, homeowners and developers in 2025. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! It was a big year for housing legislation in Philadelphia City Council. | In 2025, lawmakers passed about a dozen measures aimed at increasing the city's supply of affordable housing, cutting red tape for real estate developers and helping low-income renters looking for a new place to live. | Here's a look at some of the legislation. | H.O.M.E. initiative: | Mayor Cherelle Parker's $2 billion…
(2025-12-21). KP governor calls for peace, legal process after Imran Khan verdict. tribune.com.pk 
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said the recent Toshakhana-II conviction was not an act of political victimisation and urged political leaders to pursue legal remedies rather than street protests. | Speaking to reporters after addressing a convocation at Allama Iqbal Open University, Kundi said former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were not being targeted for political revenge. He said their conviction stemmed from what he described as the misuse of state gifts, adding that the matter had been decided by the courts. | Kundi said the release of the convicted indiv…
(2025-12-21). Israeli military storms Jericho refugee camp, beating young Palestinians in their homes. tehrantimes.com The Israeli military has assaulted two young Palestinians and arrested eight during a series of raids across the occupied West Bank, Al Jazeera reported Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Israel masking defeats by threats: Senior military official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian General Ahmad Vahidi says that the Israeli regime is using threats and propaganda to cover up defeat in the 12-day war and its growing isolation.
(2025-12-21). Qom has potential to implement 'tourist card' project. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Qom is one of the most sustainable tourism destinations in Iran and can be selected as a pilot for implementation of the 'tourist card' project given its domestic and foreign pilgrims, Shia authority, and religious events, said Qom governor-general on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). AI Misinformation Crisis: Fake Video of French Coup Alarms Leaders. thinktank.pk In the digital age of 2025, artificial intelligence has blurred the lines between reality and fabrication, posing unprecedented risks to democracy and public trust. A recent incident involving a hyper-realistic AI-generated video depicting a fictional coup in France serves as a stark warning. This fabricated clip, which went viral and even alarmed world leaders, underscores …
(2025-12-21). NAB begins probes into Rs40bn Pakistan Railways land cases. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways has referred cases involving alleged fraud and illegal occupation of hundreds of acres of railway land, valued at over Rs40 billion, to the National Accountability Bureau. | Railway sources said preliminary investigations against officials and private firms were initiated but could not be concluded. Following approval from Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, the cases were formally referred to NAB, which has since initiated inquiries based on records provided by the Ministry of Railways. | NAB sources confirmed that formal investigations have commenced after receiving official request…
(2025-12-21). Doctors In England Strike For Jobs And Pay. popularresistance.org Resident doctors — formerly known as junior doctors, a term referring to qualified physicians undergoing clinical training — in England are on strike again from December 17 to 22, after the Labour government failed to adequately address concerns over pay and job availability. "Resident doctors need jobs, and when they find those jobs, they need to be paid fairly for them," the British Medical Association (BMA), which represents tens of thousands of physicians, said in outlining the strike demands. | The dispute over resident doctors' pay restoration has been ongoing for years.
(2025-12-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 21.
(2025-12-21). US, Israel promoters of war and violence in the world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — On the International Day against Violence and Extremism, critics argue that US and Israeli policies have entrenched war, state terrorism, and global instability.
(2025-12-21). The Wind Energy Paradox: "Why More Wind Turbines Don't Always Mean More Power" wattsupwiththat.com The Munich-based daily Merkur is finally reporting on something that us skeptics have been pointing out some 20 years: Wind turbines always either produce too little or too much, and are thus uneconomical and unreliable.
(2025-12-21). US strikes kill five IS members. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-21). Iran exports non-oil goods worth $6.7b to Iraq in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $6.719 billion to Iraq during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-21). Parthian-Sasanian artifacts from Amlash culture made national heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran has added three Parthian-Sasanian period artifacts discovered in Amlash county in Gilan province to its national heritage list, the provincial head of cultural heritage said on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Afghanistan must choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan: CDF Asim Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Afghanistan will have to choose between what he described as Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan, warning that a majority of militant groups infiltrating across the border comprise Afghan nationals. | Munir made the remarks while addressing the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad on December 10. While official details of the address were limited at the time, excerpts from his speech circulated publicly on Sunday. | He said militant groups were targeting Pakistani citizens, including children, and alleged that such activities were being carried out wi…
(2025-12-21). Top scientific researchers honored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The tenth edition of the national program to honor outstanding scientific researchers was held on Sunday, with the vice-president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, and the head of Iran National Science Foundation, Ali-Mohammad Soltani, in attendance.
(2025-12-21). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-21). Pressure on Morocco as AFCON kicks off. tribune.com.pk 
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory. | Senegal, reigning champions Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah's Egypt and a Nigeria side led by Victor Osimhen are among the biggest rivals for Morocco at the AFCON, which runs into the New Year with the final on January 18. | Morocco, Africa's best team in the FIFA rankings in 11th place, kick off the tournament on Sunday at 1900 GMT against minnows Comoros at the new 69,000-seat Prince…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Zardari in Baghdad: Pakistan's strategic axis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The official visit of Pakistan's President, Asif Ali Zardari, to the Republic of Iraq in December 2025 is far more than a bilateral or ceremonial engagement; it represents a clear manifestation of Islamabad's strategic recalibration in West Asia.
(2025-12-21). Israel's medieval sadism: Ben-Gvir's plan for a crocodile-ringed prison. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a move that signals a descent into medieval-style barbarism, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has proposed a high-security prison for Palestinian detainees surrounded by a moat of crocodiles.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Competing for the High Frontier: U.S., Europe, and China in the New Space Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The "New Space Economy" (NSE) has emerged as one of the most influential concepts of the past decade, marking the rapid, commercially driven transformation of the global space sector. Unlike the traditional, state-led "Old Space" model, the NSE is fueled by technological advances, growing private investment, and innovative business models such as satellite internet, space …
(2025-12-21). Saad Rafique seeks Nawaz Sharif's intervention to reduce pressure on opposition. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has urged his party's chief and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to play a decisive role to ease political tensions in the country, saying no one is currently willing to give any guarantee for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. | Addressing a gathering held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on the occasion of the death anniversary of Khawaja Rafiq Shaheed, Saad Rafique said Nawaz Sharif, being the senior-most political leader, should step forward and initiate dialogue to reduce pressure on political opponents. | He noted that Pakistan urgently needed a…
(2025-12-21). Eight dacoits killed in Ghotki katcha operation, two dozen hostages rescued. tribune.com.pk 
Eight dacoits involved in the attack on a passenger bus and the abduction of passengers have been killed in a joint operation by police and Rangers in the riverine katcha area of Ghotki district, officials said. | Officials said the operation entered its sixth consecutive day, with more than two dozen abductees safely recovered so far. | On December 16, unidentified assailants opened fire on a passenger bus in the Murid Shakh area of Kashmore district, abducting 19 passengers travelling from Sadiqabad to Quetta, police said. | The incident is part of a wider pattern of crime in the katcha areas of northern Sin…
(2025-12-21). European Security Includes Russia. popularresistance.org Security guarantees are not one-way instruments. They go in both directions. This is not a Russian argument, nor an American one; it is a foundational principle of European security, explicitly embedded in the Helsinki Final Act, the OSCE framework, and decades of postwar diplomacy. | Germany has a duty to approach this moment with historical seriousness and honesty. On that score, recent rhetoric and policy choices fall dangerously short. | Since 1990, Russia's core security concerns have been repeatedly dismissed, diluted or directly violated — often with Germany's active participation or acquiescence.
(2025-12-21). Minor Earthquake Shakes Rohtak, Haryana. devdiscourse.com A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale rattled parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. The quake's epicenter was located in Rohtak at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). SEPTA opens pop-up store at Market Street HQ to sell logo merchandise. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If there's a transit fan on your holiday shopping list, SEPTA has you covered. The transit agency has launched some aggressive of its merchandise for last-minute shoppers. | SEPTA has moved its store from the back of its headquarters building at 1234 Market St., where customers had to go through security to enter, to a new storefront location that has a public-facing window. The new shop is designed to serve transit enthusiasts of all ages. | Front of new SEPTA pop…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). 2026: A Year of Reckoning. portside.org 2026: A Year of Reckoning |
(2025-12-21). The 90th anniversary of Sri Lanka's socialist movement. peoplesdispatch.org Ninety years ago, on December 18, 1935, a handful of young people came together to establish the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). Leslie Goonewardena, general secretary of the LSSP from 1935 to 1977, later wrote that the party was founded because "there was a void to be filled". | On the one hand, the conservative Ceylon National Congress (founded in 1919), composed of local elites with economic interests that overlapped with the colonial administration, was failing to push forward the agenda of national liberation—they preferred to settle for piecemeal reforms and dominion status…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Broader Lessons. ummid.com The results of Kerala's recent local body elections have been swiftly pressed into service by competing political claims – he Congress sees revival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declares a breakthrough, and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks refuge in the familiar explanation of routine anti-incumbency.
(2025-12-21). Astronomical forecast suggests Rajab to begin on Dec 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Saturday issued its forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of Rajab al-Murajjab 1447 AH. | SUPARCO said the new moon is expected to be born on December 20, 2025, at 6: 43am Pakistan Standard Time (PST). | By sunset on December 21, 2025, the moon's age is expected to be about 35 hours and 26 minutes. In coastal areas of the country, the gap between sunset and moonset is estimated to be around 63 minutes, the forecast said. | Based on astronomical calculations, SUPARCO said the moon is likely to be visible to the naked eye on the…
(2025-12-21). Blackout hits San Francisco after incident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — A massive outage knocked out power to 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco, California.
(2025-12-21). Chess players take two golds at 2025 World U9, U17 Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ramtin Kakavand and Rosha Akbari from Iran won two gold medals in the FIDE World U9,U17 Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025.
(2025-12-21). Iran prioritizes transport corridors in bid to reclaim transit hub role. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has placed the development of transport corridors at the top of its infrastructure agenda, with a renewed push to deepen cooperation with neighboring countries, the transport minister said on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). European leaders were always going to fail to agree a reparations loan. strategic-culture.su It's time to ditch the dreamers and get back to diplomacy | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Brussels was the centre of the pro-war…
(2025-12-21). Liverpool sink nine-man Spurs. tribune.com.pk 
Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a chaotic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham on Saturday. | Isak put Liverpool ahead in the second half in north London after Tottenham's Xavi Simons was sent off before the interval for a nasty lunge on Virgil van Dijk. | It was only Isak's third goal in 16 games in all competitions since his British record £125 million ($166 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. | Yet in keeping with Isak's troubled start to life with the Premier League champions, the 26-year-old was unable to fully…
(2025-12-21). Pakistan, Iran stress coordination on promoting peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
(2025-12-21). PNS Khaibar commissioned as Pakistan-Turkey naval project advances. tribune.com.pk 
The second Pakistan Navy MILGEM-class ship, PNS Khaibar, was commissioned at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard on Sunday, marking another milestone in Pakistan—Turkey defence cooperation. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, who attended the ceremony as chief guest alongside Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, described Pakistan—Turkey relations as exemplary and emphasised the need for deeper collaboration in defence production. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Admiral Ashraf acknowledged the role of ASFAT, the Istanbul Nava…
(2025-12-21). Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg. tribune.com.pk 
Nine people were killed and 10 others wounded when armed assailants opened fire at a licensed tavern near Johannesburg early Sunday, the South African Police Service said. | The shooting occurred shortly before 1am local time at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal township, about 40 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, police said in a statement. According to investigators, around 12 suspects arrived in a white minibus and a silver sedan before opening fire on patrons inside the establishment. | Police said the attackers continued firing as they fled the scene. The wounded were taken to nearby hospitals, while th…
(2025-12-21). Yalda Night, a symbol of human connection with nature, production and cultural identity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Yalda represents deep connection of Iranians with nature, production, and cultural identity that has been passed down from generation to generation, said Mohammad-Hassan Mohebali, who is an eternal figure in cultural heritage.
(2025-12-21). What 1930s Appeasement Tells Us About What President Trump is Doing Right. moderndiplomacy.eu There is some concern that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is neglecting deterrence in both Europe, as manifested by his pressure for a negotiated settlement to end the Russo-Ukraine War, and his half-hearted backing of Taiwan. The cautionary tale of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's failed policy of appeasement, as part of Britain's traditional commercial …
(2025-12-21). US Intelligence: Putin Still Seeks Full Conquest of Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. intelligence reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still aims to take full control of Ukraine and parts of Europe that were once part of the Soviet Union. Six sources familiar with U. S. intelligence have noted that, despite ongoing negotiations for a peaceful resolution that would leave Russia with less territory, reports …
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-21). Australia dominate to win Ashes. tribune.com.pk 
Australia captain Pat Cummins said it felt "pretty awesome" Sunday after his dominant team won the third Test in Adelaide to wrap up the Ashes in just 11 days of play after some dogged resistance from England's tail briefly threatened a great escape. | England's last four wickets added 145 on the final day to be all out for 352 and lose by 82 runs after finally showing some fight in the series as they chased a record 435 to win. | Australia's Scott Boland removed last man Josh Tongue, caught by Marnus Labuschagne, to spark wild celebrations as the famous urn remained in Australian hands. | "It feels pretty awe…
(2025-12-21). Another NewsX World interview worthy of your attention. gilbertdoctorow.com This 10-minute-long interview which begins at minute 4 in the podcast was another great opportunity to look behind the news to causes that mainstream does not touch. The questions included the following: You will note that in the course of this interview I restate my conclusions both with respect to the pointless negotiations led by …
(2025-12-21). Physicians And Chicano Community Demand ICE Out Of Hospitals. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, CA — In early October, whistleblowers at White Memorial, a Boyle Heights Adventist hospital, leaked invaluable information. The whistleblowers stated that ICE agents were taking detainees from an inadequate ICE facility named "B-18" located within the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, to the Chicano neighborhood hospital. | Within the confines of White Memorial, in the emergency department, agents were terrorizing detainee patients. — with permission from hospital CEOs and directors.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). 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?
(2025-12-21). Pakistan looking for new wicketkeepers. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is currently searching for new options in the wicketkeeping department. Among the players under the selectors' consideration are Rohail Nazir, Karachi's Saad Baig, and Ghazi Ghori. | At present, Usman Khan has been keeping wickets in T20 matches. While his performance has been deemed satisfactory, the search for additional options continues. Rohail Nazir, who has represented Pakistan in three T20 internationals, along with Saad Baig and Ghazi Ghori, are on the selectors' radar. | The Pakistan cricket think tank is working toward preparing a backup pool of star players within the next six to seven mont…
(2025-12-21). Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader. tribune.com.pk 
Massive crowds gathered in Bangladesh's capital on Saturday for the funeral of a slain student leader, held under tight security after two days of protests and violence. | Tens of thousands of people joined the funeral procession to pay their respects to Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year's pro-democracy uprising who was set to contest the general elections in February. | He was shot by masked gunmen last week while leaving a mosque in Dhaka, and died in a hospital in Singapore on Thursday. | "You are in our hearts and you will remain in the heart of all Bangladeshis as long as the country exists," i…
(2025-12-21). Four injured as air compressor bursts at Sibi workshop. tribune.com.pk 
Four people, including an 11-year-old boy, were injured on Sunday when an air compressor exploded at a puncture shop near Kalma Chowk in Sibi, officials said. | Officials said the compressor burst due to excessive pressure at the shop on Residency Road, sending metal parts across a wide area and damaging nearby shops and vehicles, triggering panic in the neighbourhood. | The injured were identified as shop owner Inayatullah Gashkori, his associate Safar Gashkori, Muhammad Ashraf Achakzai, and 11-year-old Muawiya Achakzai. Officials said all four are residents of Quetta who had stopped at the shop to repair a p…
(2025-12-21). Revival of Cooperative Sector Under Yogi Adityanath. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, asserted on Sunday that previous state administrations had 'destroyed' the cooperative sector. He credited the BJP-led government with reviving it and advancing towards establishing 'one cooperative bank per district.'
(2025-12-21). McCullum concedes mistakes were made. tribune.com.pk 
Brendon McCullum admitted he had made mistakes as England head coach and said their preparations may have been flawed after the tourists surrendered the Ashes with defeat in the third test in Adelaide on Sunday. | England's light preparations and lack of tour matches in Australia drew heavy criticism from former players and pundits, and the subsequent Ashes failure has put McCullum's role under major scrutiny. | "It is disappointing when you lose and I'm sure there will be plenty of questions asked and rightfully so," McCullum told BBC Test Match Special after England's 82-run loss at Adelaide Oval. | "We have…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Nine dead in mass shooting at tavern in South Africa. tehrantimes.com Nine people were killed and at least 10 wounded when gunmen opened fire at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, early Sunday, according to AP, citing authorities.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Naqvi warns travellers attempting to go abroad with incomplete documents. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said professional beggars and people travelling with incomplete documents will not be allowed to go abroad, Radio Pakistan reported. | He was speaking to passengers during a visit to Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Sunday, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. | "Those who bring a bad name to Pakistan will face strict action," Naqvi said, emphasising the need to protect the country's reputation. The Interior Minister also clarified that no passenger would be stopped from travelling without a valid reason. | "The dignity of Pakistan and faci…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). AFC to launch Nations League. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday announced its decision to introduce an AFC Nations League, a new competition aimed at enhancing the quality and competitiveness of international football among its member associations.
(2025-12-21). Your Anti-Communism Problem And Mine. popularresistance.org On November 7, 2025, Donald J. Trump declared Anti-Communism Week 2025 as "a solemn remembrance of the devastation caused by one of history's most destructive ideologies." He proclaimed that communism was a story of "blood and sorrow" and amounted to nothing more than servitude. The following statement is particularly noteworthy: "New voices now repeat old lies, cloaking them in the language of 'social justice' and 'democratic socialism,' yet their message remains the same: give up your freedom, place your trust in the power of the government, and trade the promise of prosperity for the empty comfort of control."
(2025-12-21). Chhattisgarh Pioneers in Sickle Cell Detection: A Milestone in India's Health Mission. devdiscourse.com Chhattisgarh has emerged as a frontrunner in the national initiative to combat sickle cell disease, having screened around 1.65 crore individuals. This move is part of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming for eradication by 2047.
(2025-12-21). 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).
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Rail Workers Warn That Merger Would Yield Injury And Even Death. popularresistance.org It is no secret that irresponsible rail giants out for profits have visited injury and death on workers and massive destruction to communities around the country. Workers are warning that a new corporate monster railroads want to create via a merger would tear up critical health and safety measures that protect both workers and people in towns thorough which the trains pass. | The monster rail monopolies created America's Gilded Age. Now, the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern seeks to create a new Gilded Age for the 21st century.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). People are getting their news from AI — and it's altering their views. |
(2025-12-21). Why you should spend more time with a dog this Christmas. |
(2025-12-21). Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do. |
(2025-12-21). India will progress only if farmers prosper, BJP govt launched several schemes to uplift them: PM at rally in Assam's Dibrugarh. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). Saturn's icy moon Enceladus is an attractive target in the search for life — new research. |
(2025-12-21). 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. |
(2025-12-21). Two workers die after wall of opencast coal mine collapses in Jharkhand: Police. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). How to deal with worry this Christmas. |
(2025-12-21). Violence against women and girls: four key takeaways from a strategy that aims to change society. |
(2025-12-21). Our Jane Austen year — a free ebook, loads of expert insights and a six-part podcast. |
(2025-12-21). Fertiliser factories were closed during Congress rule, but BJP govt established several new plants throughout country: PM at Assam rally. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). Medieval Londoners' cheaply imported mass-produced Christmas gifts look surprisingly familiar. |
(2025-12-21). Positive psychology experts don't follow their own advice. What they actually do may be the key to wellbeing. |
(2025-12-21). How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids — a child psychologist's tips for making magic and avoiding tears. |
(2025-12-21). Why shoppers buy fast fashion even if they disagree with it. |
(2025-12-21). Pimple patches have hidden our blemishes for hundreds of years — historian explains. |
(2025-12-21). Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever. |
(2025-12-21). How climate campaigns can cut through ad fatigue. |
(2025-12-21). Did Charles Dickens see A Christmas Carol as an anti-slavery story? |
(2025-12-21). Congress didn't make efforts to modernise Namrup fertiliser plant, find solutions to problems faced by farmers, alleges PM at Assam rally. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). EU agrees €90 billion loan to Ukraine, but squabbles over frozen Russian assets expose the bloc's deep divisions. |
(2025-12-21). From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill. |
(2025-12-21). Celebrating 150 years of Liberty's DNA — fusing design, nature and art. |
(2025-12-21). Prisoners for Palestine: Hunger Strikers Are in Critical Danger! Act NOW! wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-12-21). Australia's law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed post Bondi. |
(2025-12-21). Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards civilian homes in the town of Kafrshouba, causing damage. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-21). English classes are being targeted by anti-immigration protesters — but they've been politicised for years. |
(2025-12-21). How shipwrecks become 'islands of life' in barren seas. |
(2025-12-21). Vox Ummah Exclusive Interview: Political Prisoner Malik Muhammad on Palestine Action, Islam, and Anti-Imperialism. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-12-21). What the year in polls tells us about Reform's growth — and Labour and Tory losses. |
(2025-12-21). Young people's social worlds are 'thinning' — here's how that's affecting wellbeing. |
(2025-12-21). Mbappé sella triunfo del Real Madrid e iguala un récord de Cristiano Ronaldo. cubadebate.cu Rubricando de penal la victoria 2-0 del Real Madrid ante el Sevilla, este sábado en la decimoséptima jornada de la Liga española, Kylian Mbappé se autorregaló además un récord por su 27 cumpleaños, igualando con Cristiano Ronaldo como autor de más tantos para el club blanco en un mismo año civil (59).
(2025-12-21). Descarga el libro "Panafricanismo y revolución" cubadebate.cu Descarga el nuevo libro de La Iguana Ediciones 'Panafricanismo y revolución' de Patricio Lumumba, Frantz Fanon y Malcom X, en coedición con Casa de las Américas.
(2025-12-21). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial para el domingo 21 diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central, correspondiente al segmento III, para el domingo 21 de diciembre de 2025.
(2025-12-21). Descarga el libro "Panafricanismo y revolución" cubadebate.cu Descarga el nuevo libro de La Iguana Ediciones 'Panafricanismo y revolución' de Patricio Lumumba, Frantz Fanon y Malcom X, en coedición con Casa de las Américas.
(2025-12-21). Our Final Objection To Our Local Utility's Rate Increase. wattsupwiththat.com The problem for the supporters of the settlement, principally Con Edison and the Public Service Department Staff, was that they had admitted in the documentation that the JP contained "funding" for the "climate" goals. This is a quote from the Summary of Joint Proposal:…
(2025-12-21). Mbappé sella triunfo del Real Madrid e iguala un récord de Cristiano Ronaldo. cubadebate.cu Rubricando de penal la victoria 2-0 del Real Madrid ante el Sevilla, este sábado en la decimoséptima jornada de la Liga española, Kylian Mbappé se autorregaló además un récord por su 27 cumpleaños, igualando con Cristiano Ronaldo como autor de más tantos para el club blanco en un mismo año civil (59).
(2025-12-21). Honduras: Magistrado del Partido Libre rechaza validar resultados de elecciones. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, uno de los tres magistrados del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, afirmó hoy que impugnará los resultados de las elecciones generales del pasado 30 de noviembre por considerarlos fraudulentos. En conferencia de prensa, Ochoa, del oficialista Partido Libertad y Refundación (Libre), aseguró que no validará un proceso electoral intervenido y tutelado por Estados Unidos…
(2025-12-21). Cancillería cubana pondera la solidaridad humana y la cooperación global. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ponderó el valor de la cooperación global para superar desafíos comunes, en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Internacional de la solidaridad humana. | Un mensaje divulgado en el sitio CubaMinrex de la Cancillería afirma que la fecha "nos recuerda la importancia de la cooperación global para superar desafíos. Para #Cuba ha sido una misión de vida por más de 60 años. La solidaridad seguirá siendo la mejor inversión en nuestro futuro común". | Cada 20 de diciembre, la comunidad internacional conmemora el Día Internacional de la Solidaridad Humana, una efeméride instaura…
(2025-12-21). Por un mejor servicio de hospitalización en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Desde finales del mes de octubre y los primeros días de noviembre hay un ajetreo inusual en el hospital pediátrico Pepe Portilla. El conocido bloque en L de esa institución de Salud es sometido a fuertes labores constructivas que incluyen el cambio de toda la instalación hidrosanitaria, acciones en la carpintería y de pintura.
(2025-12-21). Cristina Kirchner es internada en clínica de Buenos Aires por dolor abdominal. cubadebate.cu La ex presidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, fue internada este sábado por la tarde en una clínica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires luego de presentar un cuadro de dolor abdominal que motivó la intervención de profesionales de la salud en su domicilio, en el barrio porteño de Constitución, donde cumple arresto domiciliario, informó el medio argentino Cadena 3.
(2025-12-21). Audiencia solemne: El Papa León XIV recibe las cartas credenciales del embajador cubano. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV recibió hoy, en audiencia, al nuevo embajador de Cuba ante la Santa Sede, Leyde Rodríguez, quien le presentó sus cartas credenciales, firmadas por el presidente de su país, Miguel Díaz-Canel. La ceremonia, tras la cual Rodríguez asumió formalmente su cargo al frente de la misión diplomática de la nación caribeña, tuvo lugar en la mañana de este sábado.
(2025-12-21). Audiencia solemne: El Papa León XIV recibe las cartas credenciales del embajador cubano. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV recibió hoy, en audiencia, al nuevo embajador de Cuba ante la Santa Sede, Leyde Rodríguez, quien le presentó sus cartas credenciales, firmadas por el presidente de su país, Miguel Díaz-Canel. La ceremonia, tras la cual Rodríguez asumió formalmente su cargo al frente de la misión diplomática de la nación caribeña, tuvo lugar en la mañana de este sábado.
(2025-12-21). Decreto 138: Un paso esencial en la descentralización salarial para impulsar la eficiencia empresarial (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como un cambio en la gestión del capital humano, el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) presentó este viernes el Decreto 138 "Sobre la Organización del Sistema Salarial en el sistema empresarial cubano". La norma, explicada en conferencia de prensa por Guillermo Sarmiento Cabañas, director de Organización del Trabajo del MTSS, representa la descentralización de la facultad de aprobar la organización salarial hacia las empresas.
(2025-12-21). Cristina Kirchner es internada en clínica de Buenos Aires por dolor abdominal. cubadebate.cu La ex presidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, fue internada este sábado por la tarde en una clínica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires luego de presentar un cuadro de dolor abdominal que motivó la intervención de profesionales de la salud en su domicilio, en el barrio porteño de Constitución, donde cumple arresto domiciliario, informó el medio argentino Cadena 3.
(2025-12-21). Cancillería cubana pondera la solidaridad humana y la cooperación global. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ponderó el valor de la cooperación global para superar desafíos comunes, en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Internacional de la solidaridad humana. | Un mensaje divulgado en el sitio CubaMinrex de la Cancillería afirma que la fecha "nos recuerda la importancia de la cooperación global para superar desafíos. Para #Cuba ha sido una misión de vida por más de 60 años. La solidaridad seguirá siendo la mejor inversión en nuestro futuro común". | Cada 20 de diciembre, la comunidad internacional conmemora el Día Internacional de la Solidaridad Humana, una efeméride instaura…
(2025-12-21). Por un mejor servicio de hospitalización en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Desde finales del mes de octubre y los primeros días de noviembre hay un ajetreo inusual en el hospital pediátrico Pepe Portilla. El conocido bloque en L de esa institución de Salud es sometido a fuertes labores constructivas que incluyen el cambio de toda la instalación hidrosanitaria, acciones en la carpintería y de pintura.
(2025-12-21). Il movimento genderista globale tenta l'assalto ai mondiali di calcio statunitensi. strategic-culture.su Pronti via e viene già da ridere! Il sorteggio dei Mondiali di calcio, svoltosi il 5 dicembre 2025 a Washington durante il quale il presidente della FIFA Gianni Infantino ha insignito il suo amico Donald Trump di un premio per la pace istituto dalla FIFA stessa, è stato tra i più ridicolmente pilotati di tutta la storia del calcio planetario…
(2025-12-21). Watch: Ahmed al Ahmed tackles, disarms Bondi Beach gunman. ummid.com In a rare display of bravery, a Muslim fruit seller, later identified as Ahmed el Ahmad, tackled and disarmed the Bondi Beach gunman who targeted the Jewish festival Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Mbappe stars as Real Madrid beat Sevilla. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo's club record for goals in a calendar year and Jude Bellingham also scored as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 on Saturday in La Liga. | French superstar Mbappe levelled Ronaldo's tally of 59 goals in 2013 by stroking home a late penalty, after Bellingham sent Madrid ahead with a first half header. | The victory allowed Los Blancos, second, to cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the Catalans visit Villarreal on Sunday. | "To do like Cristiano did, my idol, the best player in Real Madrid's history and a world great, it's an honour for me," said Mbappe, who tu…
(2025-12-20). Gaza Civil Defence recovers bodies of 94 in makeshift grave. newarab.com 
Gaza's Civil Defence announced on Saturday that it had recovered the bodies of 94 Palestinians who were buried in an improvised manner in Gaza City during Israel's war on the territory.
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(2025-12-20). Doctors Without Borders urges Israel to allow critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death. radiohc.cu Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, has warned that babies and children in the Gaza Strip are dying from harsh winter weather, calling on Israel to ease its aid blockade as the military continues to violate the ceasefire and press on with its genocidal war. | Citing the death of a 29-day-old premature baby, Said Asad Abedin, from severe hypothermia in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, MSF said on Friday that winter storms "combined with the already dire living conditions [are] increasing health risks." | The death toll from extreme weather stood at 13 as of Thursday, according to Gaza's Ministry…
(2025-12-20). Children Are Dying of Cold Exposure as Winter Hits Gaza. truthout.org The sight of a cloud-covered sky signaling the threat of chilling rain has become a nightmare for thousands of displaced families in Gaza — particularly those who have set up their tents along the beach, as the sea level rises due to heavy rainfall. Families have been desperately trying to protect themselves from drowning by building sand barriers around their tents using shovels… |
(2025-12-20). StopAntisemitism Takes Credit for Getting Hundreds Fired. A Music Teacher Is Suing. theintercept.com 
When Oregon music teacher Susan Lewis logged onto a Zoom meeting with her boss one afternoon in August 2024, she thought she would be preparing for a sixth year teaching at Valley Catholic School. Instead, she lost her job. | Lewis was shocked, she recalled in an interview with The Intercept, as were her colleagues and students. The school did not give any explanation for why they did not renew her contract. Unbeknownst to Lewis, the pro-Israel blacklist organization StopAntisemitism had recently launched an online campaign against her, framing her social media posts about the genocide in Gaza as "using her pl…
(2025-12-20). Death toll from US-Israeli genocide in Gaza rises to 70,925. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said Saturday that the death toll from the US-backed Israeli genocide in the Strip increased to 70,925.
(2025-12-20). Israeli attack on Gaza school kills five, most of them children. newarab.com 
Five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced people in The Palestinian civil emergency service said in a statement that most of the killed were A hospit…
(2025-12-20). Israel trying to resettle Palestinians abroad with US support. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Israel is attempting to resettle Palestinians from Gaza with US support, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal has said.
(2025-12-20). 'What is the Christian word in the face of genocide?': new Kairos Palestine document calls for repudiation of Zionism. mondoweiss.net 
"What is happening [in Palestine] today is the true face of Zionist ideology . . . turning Palestinian existence into an unbearable hell," declares the recently released Kairos Palestine document, "A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide."
(2025-12-20). Trump aides push Gaza megacity plan as Israel bombs, razes homes. newarab.com 
A team led by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff have drafted a plan to turn Gaza into a futuristic, high-tech megacity, as Israel continues to bomb displaced Palestinians.
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(2025-12-20). US drafts $112-billion Gaza reconstruction plan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, have designed a project for rebuilding the Gaza Strip.
(2025-12-20). FAO alertó que persiste alto nivel de hambre y desnutrición en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), alertó que al menos 1,6 millones de personas aún enfrentan un alto nivel de inseguridad alimentaria aguda en la Franja de Gaza, indica una nota este sábado. | La oficina de prensa de esa institución dio a conocer un comunicado, suscrito de manera conjunta con el Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA), el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef), y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), donde se precisa que padece hambre y desnutrición el 77,0 por ciento de la población de esa zona. | En el informe, que cita datos de…
(2025-12-20). VP Delcy Rodríguez: US Must Pay Venezuela Reparations for Stealing CITGO. orinocotribune.com At a massive rally in front of Venezuela's national oil company PDVSA headquarters in La Campiña, Caracas, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez condemned the ongoing US aggressions against the country. | In her speech on Friday, December 19, Rodríguez, who is also the minister of hydrocarbons, emphasized that Venezuela has a firm stance of dignity and resistance. She underscored that the country has no outstanding debts with the Trump administration. Rather, Washington owes the Venezuelan people compensation for stealing Venezuelan state assets. | In this regard, she referred to the looting of the CITGO Refi…
(2025-12-20). Behind Trump's assault on the Caribbean. links.org.au 
Yoletty Bracho and Franck Gaudichaud analyse Trump's imperialist escalation in the Caribbean and its implications for the Venezuelan people.
(2025-12-20). US Seizes Ship Off Coast of Venezuela, Officials Announce. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is interdicting and seizing a vessel in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, following President Trump's announcement of a "blockade" against all sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela. This is the second seizure in recent weeks, coinciding with a notable U. S. military presence in the region. U. S. officials, speaking …
(2025-12-20). EEUU incauta nueva embarcación frente a costas de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas estadounidenses detuvieron el sábado un buque frente a la costa de Venezuela por segunda vez en menos de dos semanas, mientras el presidente Donald Trump continúa aumentando la presión sobre el presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro. La medida fue confirmada por dos funcionarios estadounidenses familiarizados con el asunto.
(2025-12-20). Seven arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least seven suspects have been arrested in the case of lynching and killing a Hindu man, Dipu Das over allegations of blasphemy. | "In the incident of beating to death Sanatan Dharma adherent youth Dipu Chandra Das (27) in Valuka, Mymensingh, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven individuals as suspects. The arrested individuals are— Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain, Md. Manik Mia, 4 Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alomgir Hossain, and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon. RAB-14 conducted operations at various locations and arrested the aforementioned suspects," the Chief Advi…
(2025-12-20). Scientific Report or Legal Brief? The Hunga Tonga Assessment and the Anatomy of Narrative Closure. wattsupwiththat.com In that sense, the document reads less like an open scientific inquiry and more like a legal brief. Evidence is marshaled, counterarguments anticipated, uncertainties catalogued, and a verdict delivered early, then defended at length. The goal is not discovery, but closure.
(2025-12-20). Vanessa Beeley Interview The US/Israeli ISIS Psyop The Global Zionist Agenda/By Vanessa Beeley and Ryan Cristián. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: Vanessa Beeley Interview — The US/Israeli ISIS Psyop & The Global Zionist Agenda The Last American Vagabond Dec 20, 2025 Joining me today is Vanessa Beeley, here to discuss the recent shooting that took place in Syria, the major propaganda campaign that followed it, and the truth about the ISIS/al-Qaeda connections to …
(2025-12-20). Mobile Giant América Móvil Acquires Long-term Olympic Rights. radiohc.cu Havana, December 19 (RHC) — América Móvil, a leading telecommunications company in Latin America, has secured a new long-term agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to acquire the rights to several events. | A statement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), sent today to Prensa Latina in Madrid, highlighted the agreement reached that grants media rights to América Móvil and its subsidiary AMX Contenido AMCO for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. | It also covers the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps and the 2032 Sum…
(2025-12-20). Group Offers Guidance to Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule. truthout.org Over the last several years, many red states have banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Since Trump returned to power, that campaign has shifted to blue states, with the administration threatening hospitals and healthcare systems with the loss of federal funding unless they stopped providing care. This week, those threats escalated sharply: a new federal rule, now in its public… |
(2025-12-20). Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader's killing amid rising unrest. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh deployed police and paramilitary forces in the capital on Saturday ahead of funeral prayers for slain youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi, whose killing has triggered widespread violence and unrest across the country. | Hadi, 32, a key figure in last year's student-led uprising that toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was shot in the head by masked assailants while launching his election campaign in Dhaka last week. He died on Thursday night in Singapore after six days on life support. | The unrest erupted amid rising political tensions following the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
(2025-12-20). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-20). Trump's 'A+++++' economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms. whyy.org When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America's working class, she hoped for a cheaper, easier life than the one she was leaving behind in her hometown of New York City. | About three years later, she is deeply disappointed. | "It's worse than ever," the 67-year-old retiree, who relies on Social Security, said when asked about the economy. "The prices are high. Everything is going up. You can't afford food because you can't afford rent. Utilities are too high. Gas is too expensive. Everything is too expensive." | Bisbal was sipping an afternoon coffee at the Hamilton Family Restaurant…
(2025-12-20). California Becomes First State To Sell Its Own Insulin. portside.org California Becomes First State To Sell Its Own Insulin |
(2025-12-20). Cora Weiss: A Champion of Peace, Internationalism, and Women's Rights. portside.org Cora Weiss: A Champion of Peace, Internationalism, and Women's Rights |
(2025-12-20). Inequality is back at the heart of politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-20). Thousands attend funeral of killed Bangladesh student leader. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in the Huge crowds accompanied the funeral procession of
(2025-12-20). US Supreme Court Is Illegitimate and Must Be Replaced. portside.org US Supreme Court Is Illegitimate and Must Be Replaced |
(2025-12-20). Persian Gulf: A matter of history and diplomacy for Russia. tehrantimes.com Dear Ms. Margarita Simonyan, a recent social-media post published by RT on X (formerly Twitter) has employed the designation "Arabian Gulf" in place of the internationally and historically established name "Persian Gulf," and raised concerns among Iranian readers, scholars, and media observers.
(2025-12-20). Customer Experience Red Flags: 8 Early Warning Signs Your Business Shouldn't Ignore. moderndiplomacy.eu Customer expectations are at an all-time high. If your customer service falls short, it can impact your business's future. Since 78% of customers have abandoned a purchase because of a bad customer experience, businesses are having to adapt. You need to be paying attention to what your customers want and deliver a quality experience from …
(2025-12-20). Valencia and Mallorca Agree to a Draw in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, December 19 (RHC) — Valencia and Mallorca drew 1-1 today in the opening match of the 17th round of the Spanish football league. | The Mestalla stadium in Valencia hosted a match in which the visitors took the lead in the first half, thanks to a goal in the 23rd minute by Samu Costa. Although the home side had several chances to equalize, they trailed 0-1 at halftime. | The Valencia team capitalized on the start of the second half, and seven minutes after the restart, Spanish striker Hugo Duro leveled the score at 1-1. | Carlos Corberán's men attempted various methods to score another goal that would…
(2025-12-20). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-20). Police give Farage free pass over election overspend. thecanary.co 
Essex Police have given Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a free pass on his alleged overspending in his campaign in Clacton in the 2024 general election. No details have been released about the scale of the overspending. The police have declared that too much time has elapsed for the case to be pursued. Farage, the […] | By
(2025-12-20). 2025 in photos: A year of change, celebration and resolve in the Philadelphia region. whyy.org In 2025, WHYY News photographers chronicled a year of comings and goings. | Philadelphia welcomed the Vince Lombardi trophy for a second time after the Voters installed a new president in Washington and a new governor in Delaware. | Onlookers waved The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps celebrated their 250th an…
(2025-12-20). US, Russian officials to meet in Florida for more Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
US negotiators are set to meet Russian officials in Florida on Saturday for the The meeting follows US talks on Friday with Ukrainian and
(2025-12-20). Autumn rain refreshes desert city of Yazd. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Autumn rain and snowfall that began on Saturday have given Iran's desert city of Yazd a rare and refreshing look, reshaping its landscape with seasonal colors.
(2025-12-20). Volfovich: signature feature is security inside country. eng.belta.by Security was a through line of the President's Address to the Belarusian people and Parliament, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich said.
(2025-12-20). Belarus delivers 37,200 new apartments in January-November 2025. eng.belta.by A total of 3,561,700 square meters of the total area of housing were commissioned, including some 1,112,700 square meters of housing for people registered as in need of better living conditions.
(2025-12-20). Congress delegate: Pripyat Polesie program will help explore the potential of Luninets District. eng.belta.by During the second session of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress the program on Belarus' social and economic development for 2026-2030 was approved. One of its priorities is strong regions.
(2025-12-20). Boris Kagarlitsky: Economic preconditions for peace. links.org.au 
Boris Kagarlitsky — Assessing Russia's economic situation, Ekaterina Shulman suggested that the country is running out of money and people. And indeed, by all indications, something is running out.
(2025-12-20). Importance of constitutional complaints, lack of trifles in Constitutional Court work stressed. eng.belta.by "There can be no trifles in the work of the Constitutional Court, in the decisions and conclusions that you prepare. In accordance with the Constitution, they are final and cannot be appealed or challenged," said the head of the Belarus President Administration.
(2025-12-20). Trump EPA Plan Would Restrict Public's Right to Know About Climate Pollution. truthout.org Since 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required large industrial facilities to report their greenhouse gas emissions. The data, which the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program has been collecting since 2011, is essential in efforts to reduce emissions and provides vital information to the public about climate pollution from the largest U.S. polluters. However, the Trump EPA has… |
(2025-12-20). Cuba highlights the ineptitude of the U.S. secretary of state. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Saturday on his social media accounts the inability of the U.S. Secretary of State to explain why his government has dedicated decades and vast resources to trying to subdue the island without success. | For more than sixty years, Washington has deployed its economic and technological power with the purpose of dismantling the Cuban economy, he stated. | The policy of aggression includes coercive measures in various international arenas, with the objective of provoking a collapse in the Caribbean nation. | The U.S. official fears Cuba's exam…
(2025-12-20). Israeli army, settlers storm al-Zawiya, al-Khalil, Ramallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Israeli occupation forces conducted widespread raids across the West Bank, injuring Palestinians, detaining civilians, and causing property damage in towns.
(2025-12-20). Russia captures villages Vysokoe in Sumy, Svetloye in Donbass. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — The Russian forces have captured the villages of Vysokoe in the Sumy region and Svetloye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday.
(2025-12-20). Strengthening Iran's geopolitical position. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Jam-e-Jam analyzed Iran's strengthened geopolitical position through its membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS.
(2025-12-20). As Trump Touts 9 New Prescription Drug Deals, Many Call for Systemic Reform. truthout.org "Starting next year, American drug prices will come down fast and furious and will soon be the lowest in the developed world," President Donald Trump claimed Friday as the White House announced agreements with nine pharmaceutical manufacturers. The administration struck most favored nation (MFN) pricing deals with Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences… |
(2025-12-20). Belarus' fixed-capital investments at Br48.9bn in January-November 2025. eng.belta.by The regional breakdown is the following: Minsk Oblast is in the lead (24.9%) followed by Minsk (22%), Gomel Oblast (12.9%), Brest Oblast (12.6%), Grodno Oblast (9.8%), Vitebsk Oblast (9.2%), and Mogilev Oblast (8.6%).
(2025-12-20). Smolski wins Commonwealth Cup pursuit. eng.belta.by With this victory, Anton has strengthened his lead in the overall Commonwealth Cup standings.
(2025-12-20). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-20). New Yorkers come out in support of hunger strikers while our own MPs barely acknowledge it. thecanary.co 
On 18 December, Labour MP for Brent West Barry Gardiner pressed the solicitor general to release the Filton 24 hunger striker prisoners: Today I suggested to the Solicitor General that, after a year on remand, my constituents on hunger strike should be released on bail with appropriate tagging. pic.twitter.com/JJC7n8WGwp — Barry Gardiner MP (@BarryGardiner) December […] | By
(2025-12-20). After the first 70,669 deaths. strategic-culture.su By Patrick LAWRENCE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | I take the 15 victims at Bondi Beach and divide them by the 71,000 deaths in…
(2025-12-20). Iranian Intelligence Collects Valuable Data about Sensitive Israeli Targets: Zionist Media. english.almanar.com.lb 
Successive security breaches have been carried out by the Iranian intelligence against the Zionist entity, according to the Israeli media. After Iran's "Handala Hack Team" hacked the smartphones of the former Israeli PM Neftali Bennet and a number of security officials in the occupation entity, the Zionist media revealed that a Russian national collected data about …
(2025-12-20). Malavan, Foolad into 2025/26 Iran's Hazfi Cup quarterfinals. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Malavan and Foolad football teams secured their place in the quarterfinals round of the 2025/26 Iran's Hazfi Cup on Saturday.
(2025-12-20). Iraq top judge says armed factions to cooperate on weapons. newarab.com 
The head of However, the powerful "The resistance is a right, and its weapons will remain in the hands of its fighters," the group said in a statement. | The leaders of three other pro-Iran factions designated by Washington as terroris…
(2025-12-20). Netanyahu to present 'Iran attack' plan to Trump during US visit. newarab.com 
Israeli officials will brief US President Donald Trump on "concerns" they have over a potentially renewed The Israeli officials are seeking to prepare attacks on Tehran should this be the case, US officials and a person familiar with the matter tol…
(2025-12-20). suits and satellites models draw crowds at My Belarus exhibition. eng.belta.by Our stand is dedicated to space-related themes, Aleksandra Smagina, an employee with the Geoinformation Systems company at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, told BelTA as she talked about the space-themed exhibits in the Science and Innovations thematic zone of the My Belarus exhibition at the Minsk International Exhibition Center.
(2025-12-20). Turkey says crashed drone believed to be Russian-made. newarab.com 
Turkey said a drone that crashed on Friday in a rural area of northwestern Turkey following The unmanned aerial vehicle was discovered near the city of Izmit – around 30 kilometres (18 miles) south of the Black Sea, the private DHA news agency reported. | The drone "is believed to be of Russian-made Orlan-10 type used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes according to initial findings," said an interior ministry statement…
(2025-12-20). Pakistan hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in graft case. newarab.com 
A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister The latest conviction adds to a series of legal troubles for Khan, who has been behind bars since August 2023, and is currently serving a 14-year sentence in a He faces dozens of cases filed since h…
(2025-12-20). Iranian president calls for expanded ties with Qatar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a congratulatory message to the Qatari Emir and people on the occasion of the country's National Day, calling for expanding Tehran-Doha relations.
(2025-12-20). The eight key tasks of China's economic work in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu The Central Economic Conference in Beijing in December 2025 identified eight key tasks for China's economic work in 2026. Several of these areas particularly interest me as a China expert. Among the most important tasks for China's economic work in 2026 is promoting a policy of supporting service exports through various measures to boost household …
(2025-12-20). Twice-weekly trash collection comes to North Philly in January. Here's what to know. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Residents of North Philadelphia who find their household trash piling up throughout the week are in luck. | The trash truck will come more often in some areas starting Jan. 5, as Mayor Cherelle Parker's Carlton Williams, director of Philadelphia's Offi…
(2025-12-20). Funeral for Ayatollah Shah-Cheraghi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — A funeral was held for Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Shah-Cheraghi, the former Friday prayers leader of Semnan, with the participation of military and administrative officials at the Great Prophet Mosque in northeast of Tehran.
(2025-12-20). Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel. newarab.com 
"The death sentence for Aghil Keshavarz, found guilty of spying for the Zionist regime, communicating and cooperating with the regime, and taking photographs of military and security sites, was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court and following legal procedures," the…
(2025-12-20). Achraf Hakimi is back for Morocco's AFCON 2025 campaign. newarab.com 
The current African Footballer of the Year is unlikely to start Sunday's tournament-opener against tiny Comoros, but Regragui said Hakimi could play if needed. | "He sacrificed himself for the past four or five weeks like no one else could have for his countr…
(2025-12-20). Delegate: Technological leadership is one of the tools of competitiveness. eng.belta.by Technological leadership is one of the most important tools of competitiveness, Vadim Bogush, Rector of the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics and delegate to the VII Belarusian People's Congress said on the air of the First News TV Channel.
(2025-12-20). Our Trade Unions Must Step Up — Speech for Tradeswomen Inc.*. portside.org Our Trade Unions Must Step Up — Speech for Tradeswomen Inc.* |
(2025-12-20). Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A special court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana | Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case…
(2025-12-20). Putin's Russia: Testing the limits of state-directed mobilization. links.org.au 
Ilya Matveev — The Russian economy appears resilient for now, but long-term stagnation is nearly unavoidable.
(2025-12-20). Egypt calls for stronger Africa role on UN Security Council. newarab.com 
Egypt's President El-Sisi made the plea for a "more pluralistic" world order at a conference of the Russia-Africa partnership held in Cairo, which was attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ministers from more than 50 African countries along with representatives from several African an…
(2025-12-20). Iran in the orbit of emerging global institutions. tehrantimes.com Iran's growing engagement with organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, and the Eurasian Economic Union reflects a gradual recalibration of its foreign policy.
(2025-12-20). The Critical Flaw in Single-Event Hurricane Climate Attribution. wattsupwiththat.com Less than a month has passed since the official end of the 2025 hurricane season for the Northern Hemisphere. Interestingly, 2025 statistics show that Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) in the northern hemisphere was roughly 20% below the 1991-2020 mean while the number of major hurricanes and major hurricane days were down about 27% and 36%, respectively, compared to their 30-year averages (shown in parentheses).1…
(2025-12-20). The US Might Pursue The "Peaceful Balkanization" Of The Congo. thealtworld.com 
Trump 2.0 might conclude that federalization is the only sustainable solution to the Congo's protracted political-security crises for averting its (inevitable?) second collapse and subsequently enabling the US to manage the resultant scramble for influence and profits within its newly autonomous states. | Trump oversaw the signing of a
(2025-12-20). Mobile Giant América Móvil Acquires Long-term Olympic Rights. radiohc.cu Havana, December 19 (RHC) — América Móvil, a leading telecommunications company in Latin America, has secured a new long-term agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to acquire the rights to several events. | A statement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), sent today to Prensa Latina in Madrid, highlighted the agreement reached that grants media rights to América Móvil and its subsidiary AMX Contenido AMCO for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. | It also covers the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps and the 2032 Sum…
(2025-12-20). US and Russia Engage in Talks to Resolve Trade Disputes and Expand Economic Ties. moderndiplomacy.eu Despite the complexities posed by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the United States has been taking conscious steps to improve commercial relations with Russia. Unsurprisingly, Russia, on the other hand, is also moving to restore and normalize its diplomacy, negotiating for direct connections of air routes and passionate permission to return its diplomats back to Washington and …
(2025-12-20). Colombian mercenaries in Sudan 'hired' by UK-based firm: report. newarab.com 
Sanctioned individuals living in the UK have hired The hiring of such mercenaries has reportedly taken place from a north London flat linked to a transnational network of recruitment companies, accor…
(2025-12-20). FCC Fights First Amendment and 'Democracy Itself'. fair.org 
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(2025-12-20). Hezbollah MP to Lebanese State: Acting Like Defeated Doesn't Serve National Interests. english.almanar.com.lb 
Member of Hezbollah's Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Raed Berro warned that offering concessions by the Lebanese State doesn't serve the national interests. In a local ceremony in the southern town of Jwayya, MP Berro said that the Israeli enemy approaches the issue of war on Lebanon by discussing the principle of the feasibility …
(2025-12-20). A gift to the world? Breaking down U.S. National Security Strategy and its impact for Belarus. eng.belta.by As the year drew to a close, Donald Trump's administration released the new U.S. National Security Strategy. This key document outlining the foreign and defense policies of the United States has sparked significant discussions both domestically and across our Eurasian continent.
(2025-12-20). Trump eyes Taiwan as revenue source for US weapons. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Late on Wednesday, the Trump administration announced the largest ever U.S. weapons sales for Taiwan, amounting 11.1 billion dollars. The arms sale announcement is the second under President Donald Trump's current administration.
(2025-12-20). Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal. whyy.org This story originally appeared on A Montgomery County principal is on administrative leave and faces termination after allegedly making antisemitic remarks, Wissahickon School District officials said Friday. | Philip Leddy, principal of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School, reportedly made the comments after a phone call with a parent about a student issue. | District leaders say Leddy believed the call had ended when he made the remarks to another employee in the roo…
(2025-12-20). Sudan marks December revolution anniversary amid conflict. newarab.com 
Scores of Sudanese took to some of the country's main cities to mark the seventh anniversary of In scattered demonstrations in Khartoum and Port Sudan, Sudanese youth held signs which read: "Revolution, its fire is still alive", "Long live the resistance", and "The lion will stay proud in the streets of my country until its li…
(2025-12-20). Ukrainian reporter Panchenko contemplates whether Zelensky wants peace. eng.belta.by "I really want to hope that our children will live in peace," said Diana Panchenko, adding that people will have to fight for this peace and it will not be easy.
(2025-12-20). US launches widespread airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria after deadly Palmyra attack. longwarjournal.org On December 19, US Central Command announced that US forces conducted "a large-scale strike against ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites in Syria." Al Arabiya reported that the United States hit "70 ISIS targets in sites in central Syria."
(2025-12-20). Climate Change Weekly 566— Big Banks No Longer Bound by Federal Climate Accounting Rules. wattsupwiththat.com Whether Kennedy [lead author of the study] is right (or Lindzen and Happer or Clauser) is by the way. Alternative hypotheses are in the skeptical scientific tradition of searching for theories which better explain the facts than does the received theory. That is particularly important in this case. The received theory is upending life as we know it, while being shielded from rival theories by money, politics and pseudo-religiosity.
(2025-12-20). New Unison head just put the Labour right 'on notice'. thecanary.co 
Earlier this week, Unison voted for Andrea Egan to be their new head. As we reported, Keir Starmer's Labour Party expelled Egan as a member in 2022, suggesting there would be no love lost between her and the prime minister. Now, Egan has made her feelings on the Labour right explicitly clear in a new […] | By
(2025-12-20). Credibilidad en juego: øPor qué Estados Unidos se ve obligado a algún tipo de acción bélica en el Caribe? strategic-culture.su Si EE.UU. no golpea algún lugar del Caribe, demostrará que ya no es una potencia y no es un padrino fiable a sus élites nacionales con inversión en la subregión ni de las élites de tales países. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escrí…
(2025-12-20). En Matanzas rendirán homenaje a la cantautora Teresita Fernández. radiohc.cu La compañía Teatro de las Estaciones, de la cubana provincia de Matanzas, ofrecerá este sábado un espectáculo artístico en homenaje al aniversario 95 del natalicio de la cantautora cubana Teresita Fernández. | Con el nombre Canciones Viejas Siempre Nuevas, el grupo teatral matancero pretende recrear un concierto con obras menos conocidas de la artista que no merecen quedar en el olvido. | El director de Estaciones, Rubén Darío Salazar, señaló que diciembre es un mes cargado de fechas importantes para la cultura nacional debido al natalicio de referentes de la cultura cubana como Dora Alonso, Alicia Alonso y la pr…
(2025-12-20). Putin asistirá a reunión del Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático. radiohc.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, participará este 21 de diciembre en la reunión del Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático en la ciudad rusa de San Petersburgo, informó este sábado el servicio de prensa del Kremlin. | ´El 21 de diciembre de 2025, en San Petersburgo, el presidente de la Federación de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, participará en la reunión del Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático ª, señala el comunicado del Kremlin entregado este sábado a la prensa. | Durante la cumbre está previsto debatir cuestiones clave de la agenda de la Unión Económica Euroasiática (UEE) y una mayor profundizació…
(2025-12-20). Voces de la Frontera Statement: We Stand in Solidarity with Judge Hannah Dugan! Stop ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-20). La revisione Aukus del Pentagono nasconde qualcosa? strategic-culture.su Nella nuova Strategia di Sicurezza Nazionale USA, l'area dell'Indo-Pacifico viene definita come un insieme di mercati da conquistare e rotte commerciali da difendere | Segue nostro Aukus, acronimo inglese delle tre nazioni firmatarie, è un patto di sicurezza trilaterale tra Australia, Regno Unito e Stati Uniti, annunciato il 15 settembre 2021, che si compone di due pilastri essenziali: il Pilastro I, riguarda l'impegno di fornire all'Aus…