(2025-12-24). Six injured in strikes on Gaza amid fears over aid exploitation. newarab.com 
At least six people were injured in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday morning as the Israeli army continued to carry out airstrikes and artillery shelling on multiple areas, in violation of the ceasefire agreement. |
(2025-12-24). Katz backtracks on Gaza settlement remarks following uproar. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister
(2025-12-24). dangerous dilemma: Will its powerful military chief send troops to keep the peace in Gaza? haaretz.com Field Marshal Asim Munir may win favor with Donald Trump by sending troops to Gaza, but it's a high-stakes gamble, with Islamist power centers ready to accuse him of 'appeasing' Israel…
thecanary.co (2025-12-24). Tents and temporary shelters banned: Israel turns winter into a tool of mass murder in GazaThe Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Observatory has warned of serious humanitarian repercussions with the onset of winter in the Gaza Strip, asserting that Israel is turning harsh weather conditions into an additional tool for killing civilians by continuing to prevent the entry of temporary housing and basic shelter materials.
(2025-12-24). Navigating harsh seas and Israeli navy, Gaza's fishermen return. newarab.com 
At Around fifteen technicians work inside makeshift workshops made of corrugated iron, torn plastic, and tents. Their task is small but crucial: reviving tiny fishing boats to restore livelihoods for Gaza's fishermen, whose lives were upended. | Before
(2025-12-24). Calls Grow for Release of Palestinian Who Has Been Jailed by ICE Since March. truthout.org Calls are growing to release Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia, who was arrested at a 2024 Columbia University Gaza solidarity protest. The charges were dismissed, but when she went to her ICE check-in this past March, she was arrested and immediately sent to the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, where she has been held ever since. Although Columbia University student protesters… |
(2025-12-24). Israeli forces kill Gaza teenager as soldier is wounded in Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip killed a Palestinian teenager and wounded several others on Wednesday, as air strikes and ground fire hit multiple areas amid worsening humanitarian conditions. | In Jabalia, in northern Gaza, a teenager identified as Ayoub Abdel Ayesh Nasr was shot dead by Israeli army fire, while others were wounded, according to Palestinian medical sources. | Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City confirmed it received the body of one person killed and nine wounded, including several children. Local reports said those targeted were in areas affected by Israeli military activity despite a ceasefire…
(2025-12-24). Gaza Will Mark Christmas With Silent Bells, Frozen Nights, and Grief. truthout.org For the third consecutive year, Christmas will pass in Gaza without lights and without fanfare. Bells will not ring, and decorations that once briefly softened the Strip's pain will be absent from streets long familiar with loss. In 2023, Christmas arrived in Gaza under the weight of fear and terror, at a time when the war had been ongoing for only two months. Back then… |
(2025-12-24). International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened. theintercept.com 
In September, the European Union seemed poised to By early October, however,…
(2025-12-24). Belgium intervenes in ICJ Gaza genocide case against 'Israel'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Belgium has joined a growing group of states intervening at the International Court of Justice to influence how the Genocide Convention is interpreted in South Africa's case against "Israel" over Gaza.
(2025-12-24). U.S., Greece, UAE top destinations for Israelis as airlines recover from Gaza war. haaretz.com Meanwhile, the market share of Israel's largest airline, El Al, dipped from 47.5 percent in 2024 to roughly 38 percent of all flights. Both decreasing trends can be attributed to more foreign airlines returning to Israel during the current year…
(2025-12-24). Shocker: Department Of Justice Couldn't Even Properly Redact The Epstein Files. newsone.com 
Source: STAFF / Getty | The Trump administration continues to find new and inventive ways to reveal its absolute incompetence. It's only been five days, and the long-awaited release of the Epstein files has been a saga. There was widespread outrage when the Department of Justice initially released the documents, with most pages completely blacked out. Of course, this is the Trump administration, and intrepid sleuths quickly discovered that the DOJ had not properly redacted many of the documents. | It's so comforting knowing these are the people in charge of guarding the nation's secrets and keeping us all safe…
(2025-12-24). More than a million Epstein-related documents discovered; release delayed. aljazeera.com Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.
(2025-12-24). How Unions Provide a Counterweight to the Epstein Class. counterpunch.org 
A woman, sexually harassed by a manager, appealed to the union for help. Gary Cunningham's dad took careful note of her pain and distress. And then he unleashed the fury of the union on management, securing his coworker the safe, dignified work environment she deserved.
(2025-12-24). More Than A Million New Epstein Records Found, DOJ Reveals. eurasiareview.com By Arthur Kane | ( "The DOJ has received these documents from SDNY and the FBI to review them for release, in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, existing statutes, and judicial…
(2025-12-24). Blackouts, missing files stir controversy as DOJ releases Epstein documents. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun releasing documents related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the move, intended to promote transparency, has instead fueled controversy over heavy redactions, missing materials, and political sensitivities.
(2025-12-24). Democracy Now! 2025-12-24 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 24, 2025; "Heartbreaking": Journalist Vicky Ward on New Epstein Files & Survivors' Fight for Accountability; "Never Stop": Freed After 9 Months in ICE Jail, Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Keeps Fighting; Free Leqaa Kordia: Palestinian Woman Who Joined Columbia U. Protest Has Been Detained Since March | Headlines for December 24, 2025; "Heartbreaking": Journalist Vicky Ward on New Epstein Files & Survivors' Fight for Accountability; "Never Stop": Freed After 9 Months in ICE Jail, Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Keeps Figh…
(2025-12-24). U.S. Republicans fear Venezuela 'regime change' could backfire as Trump escalates pressure on Maduro. tehrantimes.com Republican lawmakers are divided over whether President Trump should escalate military pressure on Venezuela to oust President Nicolás Maduro, with some Republicans warning that "regime change" has a history of backfiring on the United States, The Hill reported.
(2025-12-24). At UN, Venezuela Accuses US of Oil Theft, Colonial Blockade; Russia and China Condemn Aggression While US Killings Continue. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Venezuela noted that on December 16, US President Donald Trump pub…
(2025-12-24). US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources. geo.tv 
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a Security Council meeting to discuss 'ongoing US aggression' against Venezuela, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, December 23, 2025. — ReutersUS tells UN it will cut Maduro, drug cartel off from…
(2025-12-24). Bella 1 Standoff: US waits for elite forces before moving on Venezuelan oil vessel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The U.S. Coast Guard is holding off on boarding a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker, awaiting reinforcements, a U.S. official and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. They've been tracking the vessel since Sunday, with plans to take control. | The vessel, known as Bella 1 according to maritime tracking, has denied Coast Guard officials permission to come aboard. | The task will probably be assigned to one of two specialized units: Maritime Security Response Teams (MSRT). These teams are equipped to board ships in these situations, employing tactics like helicopter rappelling. | The extended chas…
(2025-12-24). Russia and China slam US threats toward Venezuela at UN. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Pope Leo's crack team of diplomats face war in Venezuela. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, Venezuelan Cardinal Baltazar Porras was supposed to fly to Madrid to accept his appointment as the spiritual protector of the Order of St. Lazarus, an ancient Catholic organization. But his trip ended before it really began.When Porras arrived at the airport in Caracas, Venezuelan authorities moved quickly to
(2025-12-24). Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade. tribune.com.pk 
Venezuela's parliament passed a law Tuesday that carries lengthy prison terms for any national supporting a United States' oil tanker blockade Caracas has termed piracy. | The country already has a similar law for those who back sanctions against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Washington and dozens of other capitals consider his last two re-elections to have been stolen. | Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, whose whereabouts are unknown since she left hiding to travel to Oslo where she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has spoken in favor of sanctions and a US Caribbean naval deployment Madu…
(2025-12-24). Trump warns Colombia's Petro, hints at possible U.S. military action on Bogota. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Colombia by warning that President Gustavo Petro "has to watch" himself over cocaine trafficking and suggesting that Colombia could be a target for U.S. military action, deepening regional strains already heightened by the Venezuela standoff. Petro has hit back fiercely, warning Washington not to "awaken the jaguar" and saying that any strike on Colombian territory over drugs would amount to a declaration of war and an attack on national sovereignty. Watch for more…
(2025-12-24). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-24). Arctic test case: what Trump's Greenland threats reveal about US goals. infobrics.org By refusing to rule out force over Greenland, Trump has unsettled European allies and reframed Arctic geopolitics. The parallels with US pressure on Venezuela point to a consistent strategy rooted in resource control and strategic positioning. Greenland thus emerges as a potential test case for 21st-century neo-colonial power dynamics.
(2025-12-24). UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression. aljazeera.com UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.
(2025-12-24). National Single Payer Condemns Acts of U.S. Foreign Aggression. counterpunch.org 
Summary: National Single Payer, a national, grassroots organization that believes health care is a human right, must be free from profit, and will be achieved through national legislation, opposes the use of tax-payer dollars to fund a military campaign targeting Venezuela and firmly stands against all unilateral coercive measures that cause hundreds of thousands of
(2025-12-24). China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Ningún país respalda el uso de la fuerza de EEUU contra Venezuela, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Yván Gil aseguró que la sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, celebrada este martes en Nueva York, dejó en evidencia que ningún país respaldó el uso ni la amenaza del uso de la fuerza contra Venezuela. | Denunció que la postura de Washington responde a una ´lógica colonial ª y celebró la intervención del embajador Samuel Moncada. | Tras la reunión, el canciller venezolano afirmó en un comunicado difundido por Telegram que Venezuela obtuvo una ´gran victoria ª diplomática, y acotó: El debate demostró que ningún país del mundo, ni siquiera los…
(2025-12-24). Ningún país respalda el uso de la fuerza de EEUU contra Venezuela, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Yván Gil aseguró que la sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, celebrada este martes en Nueva York, dejó en evidencia que ningún país respaldó el uso ni la amenaza del uso de la fuerza contra Venezuela. | Denunció que la postura de Washington responde a una ´lógica colonial ª y celebró la intervención del embajador Samuel Moncada. | Tras la reunión, el canciller venezolano afirmó en un comunicado difundido por Telegram que Venezuela obtuvo una ´gran victoria ª diplomática, y acotó: El debate demostró que ningún país del mundo, ni siquiera los…
(2025-12-24). ONU: México llama a preservar la paz ante amenaza de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu México afirmó este martes, en Nueva York, que el despliegue militar en el Caribe pone en riesgo la estabilidad regional y llamó a una solución pacífica, sostenible y conforme al derecho internacional ante la amenaza de Estados Unidos a Venezuela. | El embajador de esta nación latinoamericana en el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, Héctor Vasconcelos señaló: La reciente escalada de tensiones y el despliegue de fuerzas militares en el sur del mar Caribe, representan actos que ponen en riesgo la estabilidad regional". | Durante una sesión de emergencia sobre la situación en Venezuela, el diplomático consid…
(2025-12-24). U.S. Hunts Sanctioned Tanker as Coast Guard Strains. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, Bella 1, which has refused boarding despite being under U.S. sanctions. Washington has ordered a de facto blockade of sanctioned vessels tied to Venezuela, escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. While the U.S. Navy has a heavy military presence in the Caribbean, only the Coast …
(2025-12-24). Ghanaian 'prophet' claims God will end the world on Christmas. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Ghanaian self-proclaimed prophet named Ebo Noah recently claimed that the world will end with a global flood on Christmas, stating further that God entrusted him with saving the chosen families. Videos of the self-proclaimed prophet flooded social media, showing him walking with a crowd of people, then kneeling on the ground to pray. Ebo Noah added that God also told him to build an Ark reminiscent of the biblical Noah, and that animals are already making their way to him to prepare for the upcoming apocalypse. Another TikTok video captured him building several boats. He wrote in the caption, "making…
(2025-12-24). Thailand thanks China for role in easing border tensions with Cambodia. ecns.cn Thailand has expressed appreciation for China's role in helping ease tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, said Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura.
(2025-12-24). World title is within reach: Mohammad Dastan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national beach soccer goalkeeper Mohammad Dastan believes the team have put their elimination from the 2025 Beach Soccer World Cup behind them and are now fully focused on achieving their long-standing dream of winning the world title.
(2025-12-24). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-24). Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation: On the escalating hostilities in Bangladesh. links.org.au 
Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation — The unprecedented spate of violence in Bangladesh must be halted immediately.
(2025-12-24). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-24). Trump's Ambassador Recall Deepens U.S. Diplomatic Gaps in Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recall multiple ambassadors has sharply reduced Washington's diplomatic footprint across sub-Saharan Africa, leaving the United States without top-level representation in more than half of the region's countries. The move risks complicating U.S. efforts to advance trade-focused diplomacy and manage security crises across a continent marked by coups, insurgencies and …
(2025-12-24). How the GAIN AI Act Could Hand the AI Hardware Race to China. fairobserver.com The GAIN AI Act has not yet entered into force and is currently being negotiated as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026. It represents a redundant and interventionist response to a problem for which there is, to date, no concrete evidence: that US chipmakers are sidelining domestic customers or creating shortages…
(2025-12-24). China's new-style tea brands find a hot new market in US. ecns.cn After becoming established in the Southeast Asian market, Chinese new-style tea brands are now turning to dig gold in the United States, looking for new opportunities.
(2025-12-24). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-24). Zelenskyy unveils details of new peace plan, seeks Trump talks on territory. aljazeera.com President says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas 'most difficult point'.
(2025-12-24). City of Cape Town warns against alcohol consumption at public spaces. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town warns against alcohol consumption at public spaces | The City of Cape Town has warned the public against being in possession of alcohol, or consuming alcohol on beaches and at public amenities. ⚪ "Anyone found in possession of alcohol, or consuming alcohol, will have their goods confiscated, in line with the City's impoundment policy. They will also be fined R500. The alcohol can be reclaimed, upon payment of the fine and the impoundment release fee, which is R835," the City said in a statement. ⚪ According to the City, alcohol consumption in public spaces remains one of the biggest headaches…
(2025-12-24). BRICS+: It Is High Time for a BRICS Bloc Security Council. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS has intensified an internal contradiction. The bloc positions itself as an emerging centre of global realignment, yet it continues to operate through diplomatic restraint inside a system that offers no reciprocal respect for sovereign autonomy…
(2025-12-24). Zelenskyy Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan With Security Guarantees And EU Path For Ukraine. eurasiareview.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled the latest draft of a US-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine as it nears its fourth anniversary. | During a briefing with journalists on December 23, Zelenskyy presented a 20-point plan developed over recent weeks by negotiators from the United States, Ukraine, and European countries. | The draft outlines a full and unconditional "nonaggression agreement" between Russia and Ukraine, though sticking points such as territorial control over eastern Ukraine and the fate of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, the largest atomic…
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show
An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders
the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
axios.com (2025-12-23). New Epstein files release includes Trump mentions. What they sayThe Justice Department released nearly 30,000 more pages of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including many that reference President Trump… Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing.
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-23). Genocide by Other Means: Palestinian Babies Murdered by Exposure, Not Bombs
"Peace" made on the graves of frozen infants will stand as an indictment, not of the weather, but of humanity. This is not peace; this is a genocide by other means.
thecanary.co (2025-12-22). Far-right Nachala settlers storm into Gaza – with the aim of occupying it This Hanukkah, colonial Zionist settlers from the Nachala movement broke through the Gaza border, and raised the 'Israeli' occupation flags. They said the move was a symbolic first step towards establishing a settlement in Gaza.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-22). Tucker Carlson named 'Antisemite of the Year' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza StopAntisemitism announced the designation on Sunday, accusing Carlson of hostility towards Israel after he used his podcast and media appearances to criticise the war and the political influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-24). What it's like to survive in Gaza when your children are killed
four bereaved Palestinian mothers share their stories of unimaginable loss, reflecting a devastation that has spared no home in Gaza
rte.ie (2025-12-23). NGOs fear impact of new Israel registration rules New rules in Israel for registering non-governmental organisations, under which more than a dozen groups have already been rejected, could have a catastrophic impact on aid work in Gaza and the West Bank, relief workers warn.
newarab.com (2025-12-23). How Palestinian culture became a global language of resistance For the past two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza, there's one truth that's impossible to ignore: Palestinian culture is now reaching the world in a whole new way.
What was once confined mainly to local communities — like the melodies of folk songs, the intricate stitching of traditional dresses, and the flavours of home cooking — has now become a powerful form of activism, a declaration of identity, and a bridge to global audiences eager to understand Palestinian life beyond the conflict's headlines.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-22). 2025 in Gaza: 12 months, 12 pictures Israel's genocidal war in Gaza has caused catastrophic destruction, disrupting the lives of more than two million Palestinians.
msf.org.uk (2025-12-22). Eight ways you helped us save lives in 2025 This year, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontiéres UK) teams have been working in unimaginably challenging conditions to deliver crucial medical care. Thanks to your support, we've been able to move fast in response to rapidly-evolving crises and be there for people who continue to suffer long after the headlines stop.
theintercept.com (2025-12-22). Anti-Palestinian Billionaires Will Control TikTok Under New Deal Users need to revolt against what will very likely be an even more widespread effort to censor voices critical of Israel.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-22). US Blockades Venezuela in a War Still Searching for an Official Rationale 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.
(2025-12-24). China pledges to stabilize property market. ecns.cn China's top housing authority has pledged to stabilize the real-estate market, rolling out a package of measures centered on city-specific policies to reduce inventories and optimize housing supply.
(2025-12-24). Germany Sounds Alarm: Don't Trust Russia's Ukraine Ceasefire Offers. thinktank.pk As negotiations for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine gain momentum, a chilling warning from Germany's top leadership has reignited debates about European security: What if peace in Ukraine merely gives Russia time to prepare an assault on NATO soil? German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged the alliance to brace for this unsettling scenario, emphasizing …
(2025-12-24). Ukraine Drones Hit Moscow Area, Spark Fire South of Capital. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine launched overnight drone attacks that targeted Moscow and several Russian regions, Russian officials said. At least three drones were downed over the capital, while debris from another triggered a fire at an industrial site in the Tula region, just south of Moscow. Russia said its air defence units intercepted 172 drones nationwide, with nearly …
(2025-12-24). Court extends remand of Sheva assault suspect as police probe link to 2024 disappearance. haaretz.com According to the judge at the Rishon Letzion Magistrate's Court, police have evidence the suspect was in Safed on the day Haymanut Kasau disappeared. His defense attorney said: 'Let us not have a Zadorov case part two here. Back then it was a Russian, today it is an Ethiopian'…
(2025-12-24). The hidden crisis: How America fails to protect its children. nationofchange.org From child labor to trafficking—and even foster care, sports, and detention—institutions meant to protect children often cause the greatest harm.
(2025-12-24). UN expert flags 'serious risk' to Bushra Bibi's well-being. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-24). US Visa Bans Spark EU Backlash Over Digital Rules. eurasiareview.com By Anupriya Datta, Nikolaus J. Kurmayer and Théophane Hartmann | ( The US State Department announced on Tuesday it would deny visas to former EU commissioner Thierry Breton and four others, accusing them of seeking to "coerce" American s…
(2025-12-24). A Holiday Miracle Of Sorts: 32 Years Ago This Month, Chickadees Changed My Life OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Bill Sherwonit | ( At the heart of my late-in-life love affair with birds are black-capped chickadees, which first gained my at…
(2025-12-24). The US Military Will Enjoy a Record-Breaking Budget in 2026. portside.org The US Military Will Enjoy a Record-Breaking Budget in 2026 |
(2025-12-24). Video: Tun Dr. Mahathir. "The Criminalisation of War" globalresearch.ca The Kuala Lumpur Initiative to Criminalize War under the helm of Tun Dr. Mahathir, was adopted twenty years ago in December 2005 | It was a consensus statement on the need to end all wars of aggression as a means …
(2025-12-24). Attacking Pro-Palestinian Protests after the Bondi Killings. dissidentvoice.org It has become a wallowing cringe. The extolling of multi-culti values, the incessant self-praise of diversity, variety and cosmopolitanism, only to then impose, in the name of such values, a restrictive regime of speech, language and conduct seemed suitable to — who else? — the jerky authorities. In diversity we must oppress; in variety we …
(2025-12-24). Bangladesh political heavyweight Tarique Rahman to end exile. geo.tv 
Acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party , Tarique Rahman, poses for a portrait in a hotel in south-west London on Dec 30, 2023. — AFPRahman serves as acting chairman of BNP.Political scion expected to take reins from Khaleda Zia.Rahman acquitted of most serious charge.
(2025-12-24). Libyan Army Chief killed in plane crash near Ankara. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Libya's Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed when a plane carrying a senior military delegation crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara's Esenboğa Airport last night, Turkish and Libyan officials said. At least four other Libyan military officers also died in the incident.The aircraft went down around 4: 00 p.m. local time, with initial reports pointing to a technical malfunction. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the deaths, calling the crash a "tragic accident" as the delegation was returning to Tripoli following official meetings in Turkey.
(2025-12-24). Video: India launches 'heaviest satellite' into orbit. aljazeera.com India has launched what it says is the heaviest satellite ever lifted from the country, using an Indian-made launcher.
(2025-12-24). Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Houthi rebels and its internationally recognised government agreed Tuesday to a prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000 people, including seven Saudis — making it the largest such exchange in 11 years of war should it succeed. | The breakthrough deal came after nearly a fortnight of discussions between officials from both sides in Muscat, the capital of neighbouring Oman, a key mediator in Yemen's long-running conflict. | Officials gave few details about the next steps, but observers pressed both sides to follow through to bolster peace efforts. | Abdulqader al-Mortada, a negotiator with the Houthi…
(2025-12-24). Italian PM Meloni's sarcastic Christmas speech: '2025 was tough, 2026 will be…" hindustantimes.com Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni used a darkly humorous tone to warn that, after a difficult 2025, 2026 is likely to be even more demanding for her government and staff. In a year-end address at Palazzo Chigi, she reportedly told her team to rest well over the Christmas holidays because a much tougher year of work lies ahead, which spawned the viral headline, "Don't worry, next year will be worse." Watch for details…
(2025-12-24). At least 5 people on board when plane crashed near Ankara. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Five people were on board the Falcon 50 aircraft, contact with which was lost after takeoff from Ankara airport, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
(2025-12-24). Gauteng mourns passing of former Health MEC. sanews.gov.za Gauteng mourns passing of former Health MEC | The Gauteng Provincial Government has conveyed its condolences following the passing of former Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa. ⚪ Hlongwa passed away on Tuesday, 22 December 2025, after a short illness. ⚪ He served as Gauteng's Member of the Executive Council for Health from March 2006 to May 2009 and was also a member of the African National Congress and served multiple terms on the party's Provincial Executive Committee in the province. ⚪ "We are deeply saddened by the passing of former MEC Hlongwa. He served the people of Gauteng with distinction, through different po…
(2025-12-24). Stimulant ADHD Medications Work Differently Than Thought. eurasiareview.com Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million kids ages 3 to 17 take an ADHD medication, a number that has increased as more children have been diagnosed with the neurodevelopmental disorder. | Stimulant medications have long been thought to treat ADHD by acting upon regions of the brain that control attention, but a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis casts doubt on that thinking. Led by Benjamin Kay, MD, PhD, an assistant profes…
(2025-12-24). Woman in UK-Pakistan crime ring jailed after £8.5m heroin haul found at home. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-24). Trump's Economy Outpaced Biden's In The Third Quarter OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Andrew Moran | The US economy went gangbusters in the third quarter, proving again that the administration's aggressive tariff and tax plans have not put the country on the path to a downturn. What's more, the July-September data suggested conditions could be better than they were a year ago. Has Trump's economy delivered so far? Put simply, the recession — or depression — has been canceled. | Trump's Economy Under Spotlight: | CNBC's Rick Santelli had this to say about the newest GDP numbers: "This is strong!" | The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the highly anticipated and delayed…
(2025-12-24). US moves additional forces to Caribbean: Media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The United States moved additional troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week, according to media reports.
(2025-12-24). Five years of coercion: What did Caesar do to Syrians? peoplesdispatch.org Few comprehensive studies have been conducted of the humanitarian toll that sanctions, especially those vastly strengthened through the US-imposed Caesar Act, have taken on the Syrian people amid an already devastating war.
(2025-12-24). New Skies Ahead: Emerging Airlines Set to Transform Indian Aviation Landscape. devdiscourse.com Two new airlines are set to soar high as Al Hind Air and FlyExpress receive their no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. These carriers, along with Shankh Air, aim to establish themselves in 2026, contributing to India's booming aviation sector.
(2025-12-24). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-24). 400 Prominent Women Issue Appeal To Halt Execution Of Iranian Political Prisoner Zahra Tabari OpEd. eurasiareview.com In a powerful display of international solidarity, more than 400 prominent women leaders from across the globe issued an The appeal, organized by Justice for the…
(2025-12-24). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-24). Iraq opens Beirut office to oversee Lebanon reconstruction aid. newarab.com 
A dedicated office was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Iraqi embassy in Beirut to follow up on the implementation of Iraq's reconstruction projects in
(2025-12-24). 'De-Growth' In China's Future Economy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Yang Xite | Research into economic growth is an undertaking that anyone concerned with the economy will inevitably engage in. As early as 2013, ANBOUND's founder Kung Chan applied information analysis methods to study China's economic growth. His conclusion was that China's economy could not sustain high-speed growth indefinitely; instead, it would experience a progressive slowdown. Under ideal conditions, the average growth rate would decline by about one percentage point roughly every ten years. After three such decades, China's economic growth would fall to about 5%, giving rise to a consumption-driven s…
(2025-12-24). My Response to the Wahhabi "Statement Regarding Daniel Haqiqatjou" muslimskeptic.com Introduction This is my response to a document titled "Statement Regarding Daniel Haqiqatjou." The Document was publicly posted on December 21, 2025. The statement condemns me as a deviant and warns all Muslims to avoid taking religious knowledge from me. It is signed by a network of 34 Wahhabi or Wahhabi-inclined social media influencers and …
(2025-12-24). Shadab set for Pakistan comeback in Sri Lanka T20Is. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the national squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka in the first week of January, with the selection committee currently engaged in detailed consultations over player combinations and workload management. | Pakistan and Sri Lanka are scheduled to play a three-match T20I series on January 7, 9 and 11 at Dambulla, and selectors have already begun deliberations to finalise a balanced squad for the tour. | One major development to emerge from these discussions is the near-certain return of leg-spinner Shadab Khan, who is set to make his comeback to the nat…
(2025-12-24). China Blames Taiwanese Smugglers for Subsea Cable Damage. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese authorities say two Taiwanese citizens controlled a smuggling operation involving a Chinese-crewed vessel that damaged undersea cables near Taiwan earlier this year. The case centres on the Hong Tai 58, a Togo-flagged ship whose Chinese captain was sentenced by a Taiwanese court in June to three years in prison for intentionally damaging subsea cables …
(2025-12-24). Saba Qamar faces court challenge for wearing police uniform. tribune.com.pk 
A petition has been filed in the Sessions Court Lahore against actor Saba Qamar over allegations of wearing a police uniform without proper authorization. | The petition, filed by advocate Aftab Bajwa on behalf of citizen Wasim Zawar, contends that no individual is legally permitted to wear a police uniform or display the badge of a Senior Police (SP) officer without official permission. | In a video circulated online, Saba Qamar can be seen in a dressing room wearing an SP uniform. The petitioner argues that by doing so, she has committed offenses under Section 171 (wearing garb or carrying token used by a pu…
(2025-12-24). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-24). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-24). Should Argentina Leave The WHO? OpEd. eurasiareview.com Argentina's government has become increasingly skeptical of the World Health Organization, reflecting a wider reconsideration of international health institutions in the aftermath of Covid-19. Although Argentina has not formally withdrawn, it has expressed dissatisfaction with the WHO's performance, its growing reliance on donor-funded agendas, and its push for expanded treaty authority. | This reassessment coincides with the even more consequential reality that the United States has initiated its withdrawal from the WHO. It is the first time since the Soviet Union rejoined the WHO in the 1950s that a major fu…
(2025-12-24). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-24). How Many Manufacturing Jobs Has Trump Actually Lost? counterpunch.org 
In Donald Trump's imagination, trillions of dollars are being invested in the United States. In the real world, factory construction, adjusted for inflation, was down by more than 10 percent from its year ago level, as of August (the most recent data available). Manufacturing employment, based on the data in the monthly employment reports, was down by 73,000 jobs year-over-year in November.
(2025-12-24). Effective use of investment emphasized. ecns.cn China's efforts to scale up effective investment, with a particular focus on encouraging private sector participation and increasing investment in human capital, will play a key role in boosting domestic demand next year, officials and experts said.
(2025-12-24). Tragic Tale of a Murder Over Cousin's Affair. devdiscourse.com A harrowing incident unfolded in outer north Delhi as an 18-year-old teenager, Ankit, was allegedly drugged and murdered by two individuals, following a dispute over his relationship with one of the accused's cousins. The victim's body was discovered in the Munak Canal, sparking a police investigation.
(2025-12-24). Three killed in Moscow car explosion (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Two traffic police officers and a third person have been killed in a car explosion in Moscow, Russia's Investigative Committee, which probes major crimes, said early on Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). 'No fear of state during Khrushchev, returned in Putin era…': Ex-Soviet Prime Minister's kin. hindustantimes.com Nikita Khrushchev's great‚Äëgranddaughter unpacks how his de‚ÄëStalinisation, the 1954 Crimea transfer and Soviet space triumphs clash with today's Kremlin narrative. She explains why Putin needs a villain for Crimea, why Stalin is rehabilitated, and how propaganda rewrites history to justify war and repression in modern Russia. Tune in to this conversation between HT's Aayesha Varma and Nina Khrushcheva.
(2025-12-24). President submits next year's budget bill to Majlis, 4 zeros removed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the national budget bill for the upcoming Iranian year (1405, starting March 21, 2026) to the Majlis (parliament) on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). If Jesus Were Born Today, Would He Survive the American Police State? counterpunch.org 
As familiar as the Christmas story of the baby born in a manger might be, it is also a cautionary tale for our age. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary traveled to the little town of Bethlehem so
(2025-12-24). Reclaiming The Antistate Roots Of Christmas OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Jeffery L. Degner | While Christians the world over look to the celebration as a way to remember the incarnation of Christ, some dismiss it as a Christianized version of the ancient Rome's If the celebration of Christmas is an acknowled…
(2025-12-24). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-24). Libya says its army chief dies in plane crash in Türkiye. geo.tv 
Türkiye's Chief of Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu meets his Libyan counterpart Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad in Ankara, Turkey, December 23, 2025. — ReutersTurkish gendarmerie locates wreckage south of Kesikkavak village.Jet loses contact after emergency landing request near Ankara.Five…
(2025-12-24). Condolences for Prof Christie. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Prof Christie | President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences following the passing of Professor Renfrew Leslie Christie. ⚪ "I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of Prof Renfrew Leslie Christie — a scholar, anti-apartheid activist and uMkhonto we Sizwe operative whose relentless and fearless commitment to our freedom demands our appreciation," the President said in a post on social media platform, X. ⚪ In…
(2025-12-24). Odisha Extends PUC Certificate Renewal Deadline Amid Outcry. devdiscourse.com The Odisha government has announced a one-month extension for the renewal of Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates for motor vehicles, offering a temporary reprieve to vehicle owners.
(2025-12-24). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 24.
(2025-12-24). Xi urges central SOEs to contribute more to Chinese modernization. ecns.cn 23 (Xinhua) ⚪ Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government to better serve the overall work of the Party and the country and contribute more to Chinese modernization.
(2025-12-24). Trump's big, bad battleship will fail. responsiblestatecraft.org President Trump announced on December 22 that the Navy would build a new
(2025-12-24). Ukrainians risk their lives to escape the war. infobrics.org Ukrainian deserters crossed the border through a gas pipeline to flee the country.
(2025-12-24). Syria's New Leaders Seek Deeper Ties with Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria's foreign and defence ministers met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss expanding military, political and economic cooperation, according to Syria's state news agency SANA. The talks follow an October visit by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who pledged to honour all past agreements with Moscow signalling continuity in relations despite Syria's leadership change …
(2025-12-24). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory (FIDH-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained, including human rights defenders.
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(2025-12-24). Are Superpowers Secretly Fueling Thailand-Cambodia Conflict? thinktank.pk As clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border continue into late December 2025, with fresh fighting reported just hours before key diplomatic meetings, many are asking: Why has a lasting ceasefire proven so elusive? Despite multiple agreements and international mediation efforts, the conflict—rooted in centuries-old disputes—shows no signs of immediate resolution. With talks scheduled for December and …
(2025-12-24). Euroscepticism and the Far Right: Rethinking the Future of EU Foreign Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu From protest to power, Euroscepticism and the far right are reshaping Europe's political soul, challenging integration, redefining sovereignty, and forcing a critical rethinking of the European Union's future foreign policy. The rise of far-right political parties across Europe has also managed to lure back European societies with their populist-cum-Eurosceptic rhetoric. The word "Far Right" was …
(2025-12-24). 'WHO is Iran's strategic partner in health sector'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has said the World Health Organization is a strategic partner and a norm-setting reference for the country's health sector.
(2025-12-24). Porn is Still Legal: But For How Much Longer? counterpunch.org 
When was the last time you watched a porn flick? It doesn't matter whether you are a woman or a man, whether straight or gay, whether you watched it alone or with another, or whether it is a romantic, feminist or "gonzo" video. Want to bet you saw it in the privacy of your home, on a
(2025-12-24). ravandarman.com is Redefining Access to Psychological Care In Iran. tehrantimes.com For a long time, mental health in the Middle East stayed tucked away in private corners of conversation. A relative might hint at persistent worry, then quickly shift to the weather or work. Suggesting therapy could raise eyebrows, as if it signaled some deeper failing. That reluctance has not vanished, but it is loosening. More people in Iran now open their phones not just to check messages, but to look for a psychologist who might understand what they are going through.
(2025-12-24). What is the new peace initiative proposed by Sudan's PM Kamil Idris? aljazeera.com The RSF has rejected the plan proposed by Sudanese prime minister, which calls on the paramilitary group to withdraw.
(2025-12-24). The Real Reason Why the World Majority Must Replace the Dollar System. infobrics.org The US dollar based financial system is the greatest tax haven of them all and it is favoured parking place for the money privileged World Majority elites wish to hide and/or use for speculation or predatory lending abroad rather than productive investment domestically, writes Radhika Desai…
(2025-12-24). Santner returns from injury to lead NZ in T20 World Cup warm-up. tribune.com.pk 
White ball captain Mitchell Santner and seamers Kyle Jamieson and Matt Henry have all been declared fit for New Zealand's upcoming Twenty20 series against India, their final preparation for next year's World Cup. | Santner, who missed the recent test series against West Indies with a groin strain, will skip the three one-day internationals in India in early January as he continues his recovery. | The spinner will be back to lead the side in five T20s later that month, ahead of the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Henry missed the latter part of the West Indies series with a calf inj…
(2025-12-24). Renowned Palestinian actor and director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72. haaretz.com Bakri gained fame for his roles in 'Beyond the Walls,' 'Fellow Travelers' and 'Cup Final.' In 2002, he directed the controversial documentary 'Jenin, Jenin'…
(2025-12-24). Trump Admin to Begin Garnishing Wages for Defaulted Student Loans in January. truthout.org President Donald Trump's administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default beginning early next year, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday. In an email, the department said it expects the first notices to be sent to roughly 1,000 borrowers in default the first full week of January and that the number of notices would increase each month. |
(2025-12-24). EU sanctions coming to a neighborhood near you. strategic-culture.su By Karen KWIATKOWSKI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a time of fake war, many fake accusations must be made. The EU, led by wh…
(2025-12-24). Xi delivers instructions on work of central SOEs. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping recently delivered important instructions on the work of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government, noting that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), central SOEs have earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, actively served national strategies, and played a pivotal and backbone role in the development of the national economy.
(2025-12-24). Military top brass says no political, malicious interests threatening security will be tolerated. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's military leadership emphasised that no malicious efforts, whether political or otherwise, aimed at undermining the country's national unity, security, and stability, would be tolerated. | The statement came during the 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC), held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Field Marshal Asim Munir, was attended by senior military officials. The meeting discussed key issues related to the national security besides highlighting the capabilities of the armed forces. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Publi…
(2025-12-24). Is peace in Sudan possible? aljazeera.com Khartoum proposes plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns violence is worsening.
(2025-12-24). China refutes U.S. claims of nuclear expansion. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected a U.S. assessment saying China has loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across its latest three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks.
(2025-12-24). Algeria parliament to vote on French colonisation bill. newarab.com 
The vote comes as the two countries are embroiled in a major diplomatic crisis, and analysts say that while Algeria's move is largely symbolic, it could still be politically significant. | The bill states that France holds "legal responsibility for…
(2025-12-24). Ties with Türkiye improve "once Libya can patch its internal differences" aljazeera.com "This [Libyan general's plane crash in Türkiye] will not change the broader framework of Türkiye's role within Libya."
(2025-12-24). Arab League welcomes Sudanese gov't peace plan presented at UN. aljazeera.com Paramilitary RSF group rejects plan, saying that proposals for its withdrawal are 'closer to fantasy than to politics'.
(2025-12-24). Ignoring International Obligations: Blocking UN Human Rights Delegates in Australia. counterpunch.org 
Bureaucracy, in a formulation by the great German sociologist Max Weber, fanatically defends secrecy, and is bound to confect any explanation in doing so. When it comes to swatting away scrutiny by United Nations human rights delegates, local officials can be relied upon to obfuscate, blur and lie about a Member State's observance of conventions and
(2025-12-24). Can Emery's men crash the Arsenal-City party? tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa are heading into the Christmas period like a runaway sleigh with 10 successive victories in all competitions and with the Premier League's top spot in their sights. | The Midlands club's 2-1 win over Manchester United, their seventh in a row in the league, left them three points behind leaders Arsenal and one behind Manchester City. | They have bagged 33 points out of the last 36 available, and in Unai Emery have a manager who knows how to deliver silverware. | Yet, according to the Premier League's data analysts Opta, Villa have a 5.3% chance of winning the English title for the first time since 1…
(2025-12-24). Islam is the root cause as Islamism is a product of Islam. onlineopinion.com.au The Islamic community needs to own the Bondi massacre. While individual Muslims are not responsible, Islamism rises from Islam, and has been allowed to fester in the community.
(2025-12-24). Ben-Gvir ministry used only half of crime-fighting budget for Arab society as homicide rate hits record high. haaretz.com The failure to use allocated funds risks deepening the Arab community's sense of abandonment. During the current government's term, the number of meetings on the issue has declined, while key programs remain unimplemented despite having budgets…
(2025-12-24). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-24). Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener. newarab.com 
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Ellyes Skhiri headed in an early opener and FC Copenhagen winger Achouri then scored twice either side of half-time in a game played in relentless rain in Rabat. Denis Omedi netted a late consolation for Uganda. | The result leaves Tunisia on top of Group C after the opening round of matches, above Nigeria on goal difference following a 2-1 victory for the Super Eagles against Tanzania earlier in Fes. | "It was a good performan…
(2025-12-24). Algeria's infrastructure opens door for engineering services exports. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Algeria's infrastructure needs offer significant opportunities for exporting technical and engineering services, making the North African country a largely untapped economic market, the head of Iran's trade center in Algeria said, according to the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
(2025-12-24). Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump, in an event at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, reiterated his claims that he helped prevent a war between Pakistan and India in May 2025. He praised Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him a "highly respected general". | "We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India," Trump said in response to a question, alongside Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan. | The US president mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credited him with saving lives through his intervention and mediation. | "You kn…
(2025-12-24). Expert: Private enterprises key to implementing policies in technology innovation, industrial development. ecns.cn The recently concluded Central Economic Work Conference held in Beijing emphasized the need to promote deep integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation.
(2025-12-24). Israeli mayor vows questionable crackdown on Palestinians without permits, homeless people. haaretz.com The Likud mayor of the central Israel city of Bat Yam announced a nine-point plan in cooperation with Israel Police to combat crime and public order disturbances, though many measures outlined in the plan fall outside the jurisdiction of local authorities…
(2025-12-24). Transport sector on track to fulfill goals, forge ahead. ecns.cn With more than 3.6 trillion yuan ($512.2 billion) in transport investment and the addition of over 2,000 kilometers of high-speed rail and about 8,000 km of expressways expected in 2025, China's transport sector delivered steady growth and stronger services, officials from the Ministry of Transport said at a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). North Korea is Not Seeking War. Committed to Peace. globalresearch.ca First published in January 2018 | The false alarm on a ballistic missile attack on Hawaii last Saturday from North Korea did not help the Peace Talks which were essentially initiated by DPRK's President, Kim Jong-un. They spread enormous fear …
(2025-12-24). PIA to be run by Arif Habib-led consortium by April 2026. tribune.com.pk 
The national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), is expected to be run by a new owner from April 2026. It will also receive fresh capital under a deal to privatise the airline, the country's privatisation chief said on Wednesday. | A consortium headed by the Arif Habib Corporation emerged as the top bidder on Tuesday, in a live-televised auction for a 75% stake in PIA. This marks a breakthrough for the government's long-delayed privatisation of the carrier. | The consortium offered Rs135 billion, surpassing the government's reserve price of Rs100 billion — a turnaround from last year's fa…
(2025-12-24). US Navy effectively becomes a tool of modern piracy. infobrics.org This form of piracy gives the US, its vassals and satellite states perfect "plausible deniability", meaning they can disrupt Moscow's and Beijing's economic interests without the need to engage Russian and Chinese militaries directly. This is precisely how piracy was used geopolitically until the early 18th century.
(2025-12-24). Borujerd apple festival registered in tourism events calendar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Borujerd apple festival in Lorestan province was registered in Iran's tourism events calendar, said the head of the Borujerd Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department on Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). Trump administration revamps H-1B visa system, favouring high-paid skilled workers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US government under President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B work visa programme, replacing the decades-old lottery system with a weighted selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more specialised foreign workers.The change is expected to significantly reduce opportunities for entry-level professionals, including thousands of applicants from India, who have traditionally relied on the H-1B route to begin their careers in the United States.New rule to take effect in 2026According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the revised system will come into fo…
(2025-12-24). Al-Ameri rejects rumors of PMF dissolution. tehrantimes.com Hadi al-Ameri, head of Iraq's Fatah Alliance and secretary-general of the Badr Organization, has strongly rejected claims circulating in the media and social networks about the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
(2025-12-24). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-24). Sinwar selfie: AI video showing IDF general posing with slain militant leaders goes viral. haaretz.com IDF Arabic-language spokesperson Col. Avichay Adraee is seen standing in a cemetery as AC/DC's 'Highway to Hell' plays in the background in a video circulating on social media. It is unclear who originally posted the video…
(2025-12-24). Libyan army's chief dies in plane crash in Türkiye. geo.tv 
Türkiye's Chief of Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu meets his Libyan counterpart Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad in Ankara, Turkey, December 23, 2025. — ReutersTurkish gendarmerie locates wreckage south of Kesikkavak village.Jet loses contact after emergency landing request near Ankara.Five…
(2025-12-24). A European Christmas Carol. strategic-culture.su By Jonathon VAN MAREN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The carols, the Nativity displays, the special services—all of it is…
(2025-12-24). Gen. Hatami hails key role of Iranian women during 12-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said that Iranian women played an influential and undeniable role during the eight years of the Sacred Defense and also the recent 12-day Israeli imposed war against Iran.
(2025-12-24). When did Israeli settler attacks become official Netanyahu government policy in the West Bank? haaretz.com The events of recent days underscore how Israel exploits settler terrorism, which has long ceased to be 'isolated clashes,' to establish facts on the ground while benefiting from global indifference. When armed settlers enjoy immunity, the message to Palestinians is clear: no one will protect you…
(2025-12-24). Bangladesh-India ties hit new low. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh on Tuesday summoned the top Indian envoy as fresh protests erupted outside its high commission in New Delhi over the mob lynching of a Hindu worker in Dhaka. | The garment worker was accused of blasphemy and lynched on December 18 as anti-India sentiment rises in the neighbouring majority Muslim nation. Seven suspects have been arrested over the killing. | On Tuesday, hundreds of demonstrators converged near Bangladesh's High Commission in New Delhi waving saffron flags and banners, including one that read: "Stop Killing Hindus in Bangladesh". | "Hindus are warning Bangladesh that it is taking the w…
(2025-12-24). Mother of last Israeli hostage Ran Gvili urges Netanyahu and Trump to advance release ahead of U.S. visit. haaretz.com 'The original agreement spoke of 48 hostages. We have received only 47,' Talik Gvili said, noting that she will accompany the prime minister on his U.S. trip. She thanked President Trump, but made clear that his work is not done until her son is laid to rest…
(2025-12-24). China urges Dutch government to cancel administrative order against Nexperia. ecns.cn China has urged the Dutch government to immediately revoke its administrative order against semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary owned by Chinese company Wingtech Technology Co, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-12-24). Qatargate: Former Netanyahu campaigner asked spokesperson to look after Qatari. haaretz.com Upon receiving a document which echoed pro-Qatar and anti-Egypt sentiments from Netanyahu ex-spokesperson Eli Feldstein, Einhorn responded: 'strong stuff.' Later in his interrogation, Einhorn said Feldstein 'screwed his life'…
(2025-12-24). Iran exports non-oil goods worth $4.3b to Turkey in 8 month. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $4.393 billion to Turkey during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-24). Cinema Beyond Cinemas: the Best Films of 2025. counterpunch.org 
Resurrection Director: Bi Gan Nouvelle Vague Director: Richard Linklater The Voice of Hind Rajab Director: Kaouther Ben Hania SirƒÅt Director: àìliver Laxe Sinners Director: Ryan Coogler The Shrouds Director: David Cronenberg The Secret Agent Director: Kleber Mendonàßa Filho One Battle After Another Director: Paul Thomas Anderson A House of Dynamite Director: Katherine Bigelow Souleymane's Story
(2025-12-24). Europe's new pro-Trump bloc could break the EU as NSS draft suggested. infobrics.org EU descends into autocracy and may become a dictatorship.
(2025-12-24). Abdullah àñcalan: Let's reclaim socialism through peace and building a democratic society. links.org.au 
Abdullah àñcalan — Nation-state socialism leads to defeat. The time has come to advance toward democratic emancipation on the basis of democratic society socialism.
(2025-12-24). Netanyahu was behind leak of classified IDF document to German tabloid Bild, ex-aide says. haaretz.com Eli Feldstein says he funneled a classified IDF document to German tabloid Bild to manipulate Israeli public sentiment amid protests calling for the release of hostages after six were murdered in Rafah. The leak, he says, was coordinated with another senior aide and carried out with Netanyahu's full knowledge and approval…
(2025-12-24). Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling. tribune.com.pk 
Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained range-bound as cautious investor behaviour kept volatility elevated throughout the session. The benchmark KSE-100 index closed at 170,830.22, registering a decline of 243.51 points, or 0.14%. | Despite the subdued close, the index oscillated within a broad range, touching an intraday high of 171,587.32 and a low of 170,641.13, reflecting uncertainty over near-term direction. | Earlier in the day, sentiment appeared constructive, with the market gaining more than 300 points during the opening hours on the back of selective buying. Investors showed interest i…
(2025-12-24). Iran to not respond to pressures to let inspection of sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian nuclear chief has said that his country will not respond to the political pressures to allow the IAEA inspectors to inspect the nuclear facilities that were bombed in the June aggression.
(2025-12-24). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-24). Late Saber Kazemi would have turned 27 today. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The late Iranian volleyball star Saber Kazemi would have celebrated his 27th birthday today.
(2025-12-24). Safer Holidays Start With Me! sanews.gov.za Safer Holidays Start With Me! | By Sandile Nene | After a long year of hard work, most people take a break to relax the mind, body and soul. For many South Africans, this involves driving to different parts of the country during the festive season to spend time with family and friends. ⚪ As we travel to our different holiday destinations, we must be mindful of our actions and behaviour on the road. The loss of 1 589 lives as a result of 1 286 crashes during the 2024 festive season must serve as a reminder to all road users to prioritise safety and to do all we can to prevent road fatalities. ⚪ In the first fe…
(2025-12-24). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-24). Kenyan filmmaker Emily Nderitu shows the world how to talk about climate change in Africa. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-24). From mystical anti-science to atheistic anti-science. strategic-culture.su Two problems stand out in science as it is done today: the triumphant spirit of the End of History and secular occasionalism, which abandons the search for causes and only manipulates statistics. | Join us on , , and . | Con…
(2025-12-24). Trump declared a 'new Middle East' — but what has changed? aljazeera.com Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump's plan for a 'new Middle East'.
(2025-12-24). Punjab Wildlife Rangers rescue over 35,000 animals, collect Rs766m in fines. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Wildlife Rangers have stepped up action against illegal hunting, trade and unlawful possession of wildlife, rescuing more than 35,000 wild animals and birds over the past year. | Officials said fines of more than Rs766 million were collected from offenders during the period. | According to official data released by the department, 3,749 cases were registered during the first 10 months of the current year. | Courts decided 512 of these cases and imposed fines totalling Rs7.104 million. | Another 3,007 cases were settled through timely compounding, leading to the recovery of Rs695.85 million as compensati…
(2025-12-24). China's shuttle diplomacy strives to reach ceasefire. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun concluded his six-day shuttle visit to Cambodia and Thailand on Tuesday, reaffirming China's willingness to once again create conditions and provide a platform for dialogue and negotiations by the two neighbors.
(2025-12-24). Pentagon Fails 8th Consecutive Audit. consortiumnews.com With this predictable result, the Pentagon remains the only U.S. federal agency yet to pass an independent, department-wide audit, as required by law, Jake Johnson reports. By Jake Johnson Common Dreams CN at 30 Two days after the U.S. Senate…
(2025-12-24). China mainland issues wanted notices for two Taiwan residents over smuggling allegations. ecns.cn Chinese public security authorities have issued bounty notices for two Taiwan residents accused of repeated smuggling offenses, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). JD Vance slams racist trolls after Usha targeted; 'Anyone who attacks my wife can eat s**t…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance forcefully defends his wife Usha Vance after racial slurs and online attacks by far-right figures, condemning ethnic hatred and exposing deep fractures within America's conservative movement. Watch to know more!
(2025-12-24). Einstein's Theory Comes Wrapped Up With A Bow: Astronomers Spot Star 'Wobbling' Around Black Hole. eurasiareview.com The cosmos has served up a gift for a group of scientists who have been searching for one of the most elusive phenomena in the night sky. | Their study, presented in Science Advances, reports on the very first observations of a swirling vortex in spacetime caused by a rapidly rotating black hole. | The process, known as Lense-Thirring precession or frame-dragging, describes how black holes twist the spacetime that surrounds them, dragging nearby objects like stars and wobbling their orbits along the way. | The team, led by the National Astronomical Observatories at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and supporte…
(2025-12-24). Brooks Koepka parts ways with LIV Golf. tribune.com.pk 
LIV Golf announced Tuesday that five-time majors champion Brooks Koepka has parted ways with the worldwide tour prior to the 2026 season. | The 35-year-old Koepka, who had one year left on his LIV contract, has yet to declare whether he intends to return to the PGA Tour. He left in June 2022 when LIV signed him to a reported $100 million contract to jump-start its bid to compete with the PGA Tour. | "We have amicably and mutually agreed that Brooks Koepka will no longer compete in the LIV Golf League, following the 2025 season," LIV Golf CEO Scott O'Neil said in a statement. "Brooks is prioritizing the needs o…
(2025-12-24). Law enforcement ramps up ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement ramps up ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve | The Gauteng Provincial Government will ramp up law enforcement presence on all of the major routes in the province as the festive season gains momentum. | This as traffic volumes on major routes begins to heighten ahead of Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. | "In the first 21 days of December, 137 people have died from 124 crashes in the province. Most of the people who died are pedestrians (68), while 26 are drivers and 28 are passengers. Johannesburg has recorded more deaths at 38, followed by Tshwane with 33 and Ekurhuleni reporting 26 fatalities…
(2025-12-24). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-24). Racial Harassment of Students Ignored by Trump's Department of Education. truthout.org In Colorado, students taunted their Black classmates by playing whipping sounds on their cellphones and saying they should be shot "to make us a better race." The only two Black students in a small district in Ohio were called the N-word by white peers starting on their first day. They got accustomed to hearing slurs like "porch monkey" and being told to go pick cotton. And at a school… |
(2025-12-24). DAILY MEMO: ICE Kidnaps Parents From San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County the day before Christmas Eve. lataco.com Agents in Mecca detained a man inside a grocery store while agents in Fontana kidnapped two people from an apartment complex, among many others.
(2025-12-24). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-24). Tesla having a very bad year in the EU. ecns.cn Sales of cars made by Tesla, the company run by Elon Musk, have slumped nearly 40 percent in the European Union this year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association showed on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Jews back to the A accusation that leaves Netanyahu cornered. haaretz.com Rahm Emanuel is a pro-Israel stalwart long considered a moderating force in Democratic politics. His turn against Israel's prime minister should be a stark warning of things to come for Netanyahu's standing in Washington, on both sides of the aisle…
(2025-12-24). ENACT Report: Financial Schemes, Human Trafficking Fuel Organized Crime. eurasiareview.com The Enhancing Africa's Response to Transnational Organized Crime (ENACT) project's 2025 Africa Organized Crime Index reported that the most pervasive offenses plaguing African nations are financial crimes; followed by human trafficking; nonrenewable resource crimes, such as illegal mining; trade in counterfeit goods; and arms trafficking. The increase in financial and counterfeit goods offenses reflects global trends. | Between 2019, when the first ENACT report was released, and 2025, the cocaine trade was the fastest-growing criminal market on the continent, followed by human smuggling, which is driven by peo…
(2025-12-24). South Korea funds $500,000 vocational training facilities in western Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Two specialized vocational training workshops were opened and equipped in Iran's western Kordistan province with $500,000 in funding from South Korea, state media reported on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). South Philly's Termini Bros Bakery keeps sweet Christmas Eve tradition alive after owner's death. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A South Philadelphia tradition continued this Christmas Eve, as Termini Brothers Bakery served thousands of customers just months after the death of their owner and leader. | When Vince Termini died in October, his sons Vincent Jr. and Joseph picked up the mantle of running the longtime cannoli provider. Joseph Termini said it's important that this year be just like every other. | "Christmas is so special because there is such a connection between us and our customers, and j…
(2025-12-24). Albanese must call a royal commission into Bondi terror and antisemitism. onlineopinion.com.au Antisemitism is a national issue. So our federal government needs to step up to the challenge, as this is too big a topic to be left to a NSW inquiry.
(2025-12-24). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-24). Israeli forces injure Press TV correspondent during West Bank raid. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- An attack by Israeli occupation forces on a Press TV correspondent in the besieged West Bank has left her injured, highlighting the regime's blatant disregard for the rights of journalists and the Palestinian people.
(2025-12-24). Palmer ready to play 90 minutes. tribune.com.pk 
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer is finally ready to play a full match after months of injury struggles, manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday, as his side prepares to face high-flying Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. | Palmer has been restricted to partial appearances due to a groin injury and a broken toe, but Maresca believes the playmaker has completed his comeback journey through a careful progression of minutes. | "I think he (Palmer) is ready for 90 minutes. The progression for a player is 45 (minutes), one hour, 70," Maresca told reporters ahead of Saturday's home game against Villa. | "He…
(2025-12-24). 'Dangerous and Cruel': Trump VA Quietly Bans Abortion Even for Rape and Health Risks. portside.org 'Dangerous and Cruel': Trump VA Quietly Bans Abortion Even for Rape and Health Risks |
(2025-12-24). Two police officers, civilian killed in Moscow blast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, including two traffic police officers and a civilian, Russian authorities said.The blast occurred on Yasenevaya Street as officers approached a suspicious vehicle, triggering an explosive device planted inside the car, according to the Investigative Committee.The driver of the vehicle, believed to be the third fatality, died at the scene. Two additional officers were wounded and taken to hospital. A criminal investigation has been opened, and no group has claimed responsibility.OFFICIAL: 2 police officers and 1 person D…
(2025-12-24). Financial Brief: A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money Dec 24. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS: The final week of 2024 delivered a stark message: the era of easy money is over. In a synchronized pivot, the world's major central banks turned hawkish—the Bank of Japan hiked rates to a thirty-year high, and the ECB signaled an end to easing. This monetary tightening collided with fresh geopolitical tremors, as …
(2025-12-24). Suspended Sentences Raise Questions in Custodial Death Case. devdiscourse.com The Punjab and Haryana High Court has temporarily suspended the life sentence of former Himachal Pradesh IGP Zahur Haider Zaidi, previously convicted for involvement in a 2017 custodial death case. This decision comes after the court identified a lack of motive and noted Zaidi's extended period of incarceration as critical factors.
(2025-12-24). Abbottabad police make major breakthrough in Dr Wardah Mushtaq's murder case. tribune.com.pk 
Abbottabad Police have claimed a major breakthrough in the murder case of Dr Wardah Mushtaq, recovering the victim's personal belongings along with a large cache of arms and explosives from the residence of Shamraiz, the prime accused, who was allegedly killed in a police encounter. | According to police officials, the recovery was made based on the identification of an under-custody suspect, Adil, son of Chan Zaib, a resident of Banota. Acting on his disclosure, police conducted a search of Shamraiz's house, where a concealed compartment built into a room window was discovered. From this hidden space, investi…
(2025-12-24). How to Assess Risk in Your Business Ecosystem. fairobserver.com We are operating in an environment where change is occurring at an unprecedented pace. With a constantly shifting global landscape and emerging geopolitical uncertainties, risk assessment has evolved from a periodic exercise into an organizational necessity — requiring far greater frequency and rigor than before. This raises a fundamental question: What constitutes a risk? What…
(2025-12-24). Danielle Collins out of Australian Open. tribune.com.pk 
Danielle Collins, who reached the Australian Open final in 2022, said she's missing next month's Grand Slam event in Melbourne due to the back injury that prematurely shortened her 2025 season. | Collins hasn't played since losing to Romania's Jaqueline Cristian in the first round of the U.S. Open in August. She revealed earlier that month that she had a herniated disk in her back after losing to Taylor Townsend in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. | Collins said in her Instagram post that she is also undergoing fertility treatments. | "I've been taking the last few months off to recover from the back in…
(2025-12-24). A Racist Got Mad Because Another Racist Said Something Racist About His Wife. Let's Talk About It. newsone.com 
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(2025-12-24). Foreign students in US fear re-entry denial during the holidays. newarab.com 
Many international students across Over the past several months,
(2025-12-24). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-24). Lebanon's Turn to the Eastern Mediterranean. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi Over the past year, the Lebanese government has initiated a series of political, diplomatic, and strategic measures that, taken together, signify a fundamental shift in the country's regional orientation. These measures—encompassing a broad range of domestic pressures on Hezbollah, the deterioration of relations with Iran, rapprochement with Gulf and Western powers, and …
(2025-12-24). Mahrez double sets Algeria off to winning AFCON 2025 start against Sudan. aljazeera.com Former Man City forward Riyad Mahrez scores twice in Algeria's 3-0 win against Sudan in Group E.
(2025-12-24). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-24). Japan interested in boosting environmental, pharmaceutical ties with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Japanese officials have announced their willingness to expand cooperation with Iran in areas that are not subject to sanctions, particularly the environment and pharmaceuticals.
(2025-12-24). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal violence, intimidation, and arbitrary detention targeting LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders (…) | – |
(2025-12-24). An Israeli TV news segment on a major Palestinian mall sparks calls for its boycott. haaretz.com Icon Mall, recently opened in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, has quickly become a major destination for shoppers from across central West Bank cities. A wave of social media backlash followed a visit by Israel's public broadcaster…
(2025-12-24). Pandora's box opened as Pentagon's 'AI-controlled kill chain' goes online. infobrics.org The Pentagon wants to integrate all AI systems into the US military command structure, with the aim of improving its so-called "AI-controlled kill chain". This stands in stark contrast to BRICS nations which seek to regulate AI and limit (if not entirely eliminate) its application in weapon systems.
(2025-12-24). Tech at Its Best! Yiwu's small commodities win over global merchants with real strength. ecns.cn In Yiwu, Zhejiang, a new wave of "tech-infused" small commodities is captivating global buyers. From multilingual smart toys to versatile AI wearables, these cutting-edge products are not only catching the international merchants'eyes but also making their way into markets worldwide.
(2025-12-24). High five club of shopping in China. ecns.cn China's push to foster international consumption center cities — first introduced in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), piloted in the five Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, and supported by targeted policies from the Ministry of Commerce — has enhanced the country's consumer environment globally.
(2025-12-24). The all-time great holiday movie debate … again. whyy.org Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
(2025-12-24). Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington's intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.
(2025-12-24). There's Little Evidence Tech is Much Help Stopping School Shootings. counterpunch.org 
A group of college students braved the frigid New England weather on Dec. 13, 2025, to attend a late afternoon review session at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Eleven of those students were struck by gunfire when a shooter entered the lecture hall. Two didn't survive. Shortly after, a petition circulated calling for better
(2025-12-24). Abdullah àñcalan: Let's reclaim socialism through peace and building a democratic society. links.org.au Abdullah àñcalan — Nation-state socialism leads to defeat. The time has come to advance toward democratic emancipation on the basis of democratic society socialism.
(2025-12-24). Supriya Sule Speaks on NCP Alliance Talks Amidst Party Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a statement addressing the media, Supriya Sule, working president of the NCP (SP), clarified her stance on potential alliance talks with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for upcoming Pune civic polls. Sule assured her party that no alliance would proceed until internal concerns were adequately addressed.
(2025-12-24). AFCON 2025: Sports Geostrategy as Morocco's Strategic Signature. moderndiplomacy.eu The organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the Kingdom of Morocco cannot be read as a mere event-driven sequence within the continental sporting calendar. At a deeper level, it constitutes a total strategic fact, revealing a contemporary transformation in the instruments of power. As such, it does not fall within the realm …
(2025-12-24). Farewell to a Literary Icon: Vinod Kumar Shukla's Legacy. devdiscourse.com Vinod Kumar Shukla, a distinguished Hindi writer and recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award, was honoured with a state farewell in Raipur. His contributions enriched Hindi literature with sensitivity and profound simplicity, leaving a lasting legacy.
(2025-12-24). Coal Miners Were Poised to Win Key Safety Protections. Then Trump Showed Up. truthout.org James Bounds has been working in the mines since 1969. Now 78, and living in Fayette County, West Virginia, he was first diagnosed with black lung in 1984. He was told to quit working at the mines, but he didn't. He continued working until 2003, when he was permanently disabled with black lung. "I had so many obligations at that time that I couldn't quit the mines," he said. |
(2025-12-24). The 10X AI Bottleneck and the Future of Financial Markets. fairobserver.com One of the key discoveries that triggered the beginning of the AI revolution is that bigger is better. That is, as the number of parameters in a large language model (LLM) increases dramatically, new valuable behaviors emerge. The result has been a series of generations, each one ten times (10X) larger than the previous generation….
(2025-12-24). Nanjing Museum's handling of donated art, relics being probed. ecns.cn The National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Jiangsu provincial government launched investigations on Tuesday related to the management and handling of donated cultural relics at the Nanjing Museum, as well as other concerns about the safety of the museum's collection.
(2025-12-24). Pakistan's Population Boom: A Ticking Time Bomb for National Security? thinktank.pk As Pakistan's population surges past 256 million in 2025—making it the world's fifth most populous nation—experts are sounding the alarm: rapid growth isn't just a demographic issue; it's a profound non-traditional security threat straining resources, governance, and stability. In a landmark high-level roundtable titled "Rapid Population Growth and its Security Implications," hosted by the Institute …
(2025-12-24). The 2026 Arabic Booker longlist explained. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Thailand Shows The West Has Already Lost Southeast Asia Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Michael Hollister | It doesn't begin with tanks. It begins with a fiber-optic cable. With a battery production facility. With a data center in Thailand's heartland, owned by Chinese interests. While the West talks about "values," China invests—systematically, irreversibly. | Thailand, long a neutral buffer between competing great powers, is tilting. Not loudly. Not on command. But through infrastructure, through economic logic, through cultural proximity. The country that once served as a bulwark against communism is becoming China's gateway for trade, logistics, infrastructure, and IT security. | And…
(2025-12-24). Zelensky reveals US-Ukraine plan to end Russian war, key questions remain. geo.tv 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seen in a news briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine on July 11, 2022. —ReutersMoscow reviewing 20-point plan but may not accept territorial terms.Plan allows partial troop withdrawals, establishment of demilitarised zones.Zelensky admits there are points…
(2025-12-24). How Shared Relief And Unity Are Defining The Christmas Season In Syria Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Ali Haj Suleimand and Hebaa Shehade | Twinkling trees, festive markets, and decorations hanging from shop doors and balconies mark the Christmas season this year in Syria's Christian neighborhoods — though celebrations remain more modest than before the war. | "The atmosphere is better than last year," said Sahar Safar, a member of the Sisterhood of Our Lady of Damascus Church, recalling the air of uncertainty after the swift and sudden fall of the Assad regime's 55-year strangle of the country on Dec. 8, 2024. | "Back then people were afraid, but this year there is relief and joy." | Opposition facti…
(2025-12-24). Palestinian Christians worry about erasure as Israeli settlements grow. aljazeera.com Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, but Palestinian Christians fear they are being erased by Israel.
(2025-12-24). LSG Faces Challenges in Trust and Balance for IPL 2026. devdiscourse.com Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has criticized Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant for not trusting leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi during the IPL 2025 season. Bishnoi, initially priced at Rs 2 crore, was snatched up by Rajasthan Royals for a staggering Rs 7.4 crore at the IPL 2026 auction.
(2025-12-24). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-24). Dossiers of Ilam's 3 natural sites under preparation for national registration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Three significant natural dossiers of Ilam province are being prepared and completed with the aim of being registered in the National Heritage List, said Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi.
(2025-12-24). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-24). New clashes as Cambodia, Thailand hold first talks to end latest violence. aljazeera.com Injuries reported in ongoing violence on both sides of the border ahead of negotiations over the renewed fighting.
(2025-12-24). 125 Iranian journals indexed in global databases in 4 years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Thanks to targeted planning and coordinated efforts, about 125 Iranian journals have been indexed by the reputable databases of Scopus and Web of Science over the past four years, an official with the Ministry of Science has said.
(2025-12-24). Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes 'impossible' to replace, says Amorim. aljazeera.com Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.
(2025-12-24). Arsenal reach League Cup semis. tribune.com.pk 
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday. | Lacroix's own goal put Arsenal ahead with 10 minutes left at the Emirates Stadium before Marc Guehi snatched Palace's stoppage-time equaliser in the 1-1 draw. | That set the stage for a shoot-out in which both teams scored their first seven penalties. | William Saliba converted Arsenal's eighth kick and Kepa dived to his right to save Lacroix's effort and secure an 8-7 victory. | It was a cathartic moment for the Span…
(2025-12-24). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-24). Libyan military chief, senior defence officials killed as private jet crashes after takeoff near Ankara; explosion caught on camera. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A private aircraft carrying Libya's top military commander and senior defence officials crashed shortly after departing from Turkey's capital, Ankara, on Tuesday night, killing all those on board, officials from both countries confirmed.The jet was returning to Libya after a high-level defence visit when it went down in central Turkey. Initial findings suggest a technical failure may have caused the accident.Victims include Libya's top military commanderLibyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the death of General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, describing the incident as a "tragic acciden…
(2025-12-24). Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme implemented for entry into urban Hong Kong. ecns.cn A policy allowing private cars registered in south China's Guangdong Province to enter urban Hong Kong went effect Tuesday, a milestone that advances cross-border connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
(2025-12-24). Spain's Parliamentary Monarchy Has Served The Country Well Analysis. eurasiareview.com By William Chislett | A seminal person was missing last month from the official events to mark the
(2025-12-24). After two catastrophic years, what awaits Palestine in 2026. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Four Palestine Action hunger strikers vow to continue as two pause protest. aljazeera.com Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they'll endure strike despite warnings over their health.
(2025-12-24). Video: Last moments — plane carrying Libya's top general crashes after emergency call. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Turkish government official informed Al Jazeera late Tuesday that all five individuals on a private plane, including Libya's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali al-Haddad, perished when the aircraft vanished shortly after departing Ankara. The source confirmed that the wreckage and the bodies had been found by rescue teams. | Turkish media outlets indicated that security personnel arrived at the crash site and established a perimeter, verifying that the Libyan aircraft had gone down shortly after taking off. In Tripoli, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the deaths of al-Haddad…
(2025-12-24). L3Harris Protesters Found Innocent of Law-Breaking After Arguing the Necessity of Impeding War Machine. worldbeyondwar.org 
Four defendants charged with trespass and disturbing the peace in connection with their March 19, 2025, protest in the lobby of the Northampton branch of weapons maker L3Harris Technologies, were found not responsible. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-24). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-24). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-24). Video captures Libyan military chief's fatal plane crash near Ankara. aljazeera.com Video has emerged of the moment a plane, carrying Libya's military chief, crashed outside Ankara.
(2025-12-24). 'Jenin, Jenin' maker Mohammad Bakri dies after life of struggle. newarab.com 
Bakri died on Wednesday at Nahariya Hospital in northern Israel after suffering from heart disease, his family said. | His death marks the loss of one of Palestine's most uncompromising artistic voices, who viewed art as a form of survival and resistance. | Born on 27 November 1953 in the Galilee village of Bi'ina, Bakri eme…
(2025-12-24). K-P launches comprehensive disaster management plan to tackle climate risks. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government formally launched the Provincial Disaster Management Plan (PDMP) 2025—2030, a comprehensive framework aimed at protecting the province from natural disasters and the growing impacts of climate change. | The launch ceremony was chaired by Provincial Minister for Relief Aqibullah Khan and Secretary of the Relief, Rehabilitation, and Settlement Department Sohail Khan. The event was attended by senior government officials, disaster management experts, development partners, and representatives of United Nations agencies, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP…
(2025-12-24). Thailand, Cambodia to hold talks on ceasefire on December 27. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — A high-level meeting of the General Border Committee of Thailand and Cambodia to discuss establishing a ceasefire between the countries will be held on December 27, the Thai Foreign Ministry reported.
(2025-12-24). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-24). EU urged to adopt pragmatic approach. ecns.cn The European Union should approach China-EU trade ties with pragmatism, acknowledging their mutually beneficial foundations and managing frictions through dialogue rather than allowing them to escalate, said market watchers and business leaders on both sides.
(2025-12-24). Russia says captured village in Ukraine's Zaporizhia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday its forces captured a village in eastern Ukraine's Zaporizhia region.
(2025-12-24). Jeffery Sachs: Two Centuries of Russophobia Rejection of Peace. consortiumnews.com While other powers are presumed to have legitimate security interests that must be balanced and accommodated, Russia's interests are presumed illegitimate. Russophobia functions less as a sentiment than as a systemic distortion — one that repeatedly undermines Europe's own security….
(2025-12-24). looks First Netanyahu minister calls to investigate Qatargate. haaretz.com Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called for a 'full examination' of the Qatargate affair following new revelations in the case, while a leading opposition lawmaker demanded the Shin Bet investigate Netanyahu's involvement…
(2025-12-24). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 24 December: The Totalitarian EU. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 24 December: The Totalitarian EU In today's conversation with Judge Andrew Napolitano, we discuss the terrible sanctions recently imposed by the European Council on retired Swiss military intelligence expert Jacques Baud for what is said to be his pro-Russian disinformation (an outrageous defamation) and the precedents for such extrajudicial violations of …
(2025-12-24). Foreign Ministry spokesperson: China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes. ecns.cn China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Tuesday, noting that China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens.
(2025-12-24). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-24). Mashatile lauds 2025 as South Africa's year of recovery and resilience. sanews.gov.za Mashatile lauds 2025 as South Africa's year of recovery and resilience | The year 2025 was a year of resilience, economic recovery and renewed national confidence for South Africa and its citizens. | This according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile who delivered a Christmas message to South Africans on Wednesday. | "The year 2025 has reminded us that our greatest strength does not lie in the corridors of government but in the resilience and unity of our people. Our most valuable resource is not buried beneath our soil; rather, it is the grit, courage, and determination of all South Africans everywhere. | "Throug…
(2025-12-24). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-24). Iran rejects inspections of bombed nuclear sites without IAEA framework. aljazeera.com Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define 'post-war conditions' following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
(2025-12-24). Five Pakistani police officers killed in deadly border attack near Afghanistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Five Pakistani police officers were killed on Tuesday, in a coordinated bombing and shooting attack in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghan border.Local authorities said militants detonated explosives near a patrol vehicle before opening fire. While no group has claimed responsibility, officials suspect affiliates of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).The assault follows a December 18 attack on a military post in North Waziristan, which killed four soldiers and five militants, with Islamabad blaming Afghan-based operatives. Pakistan summoned Afghanistan's envoy, alleging cross-border plannin…
(2025-12-24). Injured Archer out of Ashes. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-24). Iran will not bow to pressure or intimidation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
(2025-12-24). Libyan army chief killed in plane crash: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Libya mourns military chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was seen as a unifying figure amid political divisions.
(2025-12-24). Zelensky unveils peace plan with demilitarized zones. tehrantimes.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given details of an updated peace plan that offers Russia the potential withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the east that Moscow has demanded, the BBC reported.
(2025-12-24). India's Space Trajectory In 2025: When ISRO Stopped Needing The Spotlight Analysis. eurasiareview.com India's space programme is ending 2025 without the kind of moment that usually defines year-end roundups. There is no dramatic first, no single image meant to carry symbolic weight. Instead, the year closes on something less visible but more telling: the quiet normalisation of complex commercial launches. Today's BlueBird-2 mission falls squarely into that category. | For the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this has been a year in which competence mattered more than ambition. The work was steady, sometimes unremarkable on the surface, and deliberately so. What changed in 2025 was not what ISRO attem…
(2025-12-24). A global warning manifesto on artificial intelligence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — This text is not an anti-technology statement. This text is not an anti-science statement, nor an opposition to technological progress, nor an apocalyptic warning.
(2025-12-24). At some Philly restaurants, Christmas isn't a holiday — it's the 'Super Bowl'. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Envision Christmas dinner: the table set with the "fancy" silverware, porcelain plates and candles to mark the occasion. In the center sits your grandma's signature dish — a decadent roast beef. The sides are aplenty: potatoes au gratin, crispy Brussels sprouts, and for dessert, homemade Christmas cookies. | While a version of this dinner can be found in many family homes citywide, not every Philadelphian is gearing up for a home-cooked meal on the 25th. For many, the…
(2025-12-24). Half of Zootopia 2 box office comes from China. ecns.cn As of Sunday, the animated hit Zootopia 2 had grossed more than $539 million at the Chinese box office, while its global box office total reached $1.276 billion, according to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro.
(2025-12-24). JD.com confirms France warehouse theft, refutes reports of 'heavy losses'. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has confirmed night that a theft had occurred at one of its warehouses in France, saying local police have launched an investigation and operations have since resumed normally.
(2025-12-24). Trump Takes Aim at Atmospheric Science. counterpunch.org 
One has to be roasting in Boulder, CO on an unseasonably hot winter day as I presently am (what is "unseasonal" any more), as I currently am, to fully appreciate the outrageous absurdity of dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research ("NCAR") as Trump is planning to do. NCAR is the birthplace of nearly 60
(2025-12-24). IRGC thwarts hijacking attempt on Tehran-Mashhad flight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The commander of the IRGC Aviation Protection Division has said that the intelligence forces foiled an attempted hijacking on Tehran-Mashhad flight successfully in recent weeks.
(2025-12-24). China and Russia Deepen Ties with New Visa-Free Travel Policy for Tourists and Business People. infobrics.org Visa restrictions for citizens of China starting to be eased. China to expand closest to Russia Visa restrictions in order to strengthen ties…
(2025-12-24). Trump Admin Quietly Bans Veterans' Abortion Care, Even for Rape and Health Risks. truthout.org Defenders of reproductive rights on Tuesday responded with alarm after President Donald Trump's administration quietly imposed an abortion ban at the US Department of Veterans Affairs following a legal opinion penned by a deputy assistant attorney general. After the 2022 Roe v. Wade reversal, the Biden administration allowed the VA to provide abortion counseling and care for service members… |
(2025-12-24). Tourist arrivals reach a positive 10 percent, minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Tourist arrivals to Iran have returned to normal level in the second half of current Iranian year. The number of tourist arrivals has increased from minus 52 to plus 10 percent, and this trend is continuing rapidly.
(2025-12-24). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-24). Stokes concerned for England's mental wellbeing on Ashes tour of Australia. aljazeera.com The England cricket team have come in for heavy criticism of their performance and conduct on losing Ashes tour.
(2025-12-24). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-24). Destroying Countrysides To Save Earth From A Climate Non-Crisis OpEd. eurasiareview.com Make-believe renewable energy hammers croplands, habitats, scenery — and families | Energy analyst Robert Bryce Many don't want the installations
(2025-12-24). Russia plans nuclear power plant on Moon within decade. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Russia plans to put a nuclear power plant on the moon in the next decade to supply its lunar space program and a joint Russian-Chinese research station as major powers rush to explore the Earth's only natural satellite.
(2025-12-24). Smart glasses sector set for rapid growth. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence-powered glasses will experience rapid growth next year as the fast-evolving smart wearable devices become a key gateway for next-generation human-machine interaction and inject new vitality into the global consumer electronics market, experts said.
(2025-12-24). ISRO's LVM3-M6: India's Heaviest Rocket Successfully Launches Major Satellite. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking event for Indian space exploration, ISRO's heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, triumphantly placed a substantial US communication satellite into orbit. The mission, described by ISRO's chief as a 'season's gift,' marks a critical milestone in global satellite connectivity efforts.
(2025-12-24). Delaware state police trooper killed in DMV shooting identified as Cpl. Matthew T. Snook. whyy.org This story originally appeared on Delaware State Police have identified the trooper who was killed in a shooting at a DMV facility in New Castle County on Tuesday afternoon. | Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook, 34, of Hockessin, Delaware, was "a dedicated 10-year veteran of the Delaware State Police," officials said Wednesday afternoon. | He is survived by his wife and their one-year-old daughter. | State police said in a statement that Snook was known as "a dependable, professional, and committed trooper."
(2025-12-24). Cyber Patrol Unit launched in Punjab to combat misinformation. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Highway Patrol has established a Cyber Patrol Unit to strengthen the monitoring of social media and online platforms. | Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) Additional Inspector General of Police Dr Athar Waheed issued a notification to all relevant officers regarding the establishment of the unit, which has been made operational with immediate effect and will continue to function until further orders. | The primary objective of the unit is to monitor digital platforms to identify issues related to the Punjab Highway Patrol, address public complaints, and counter misinformation. Officials said the initiative…
(2025-12-24). Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman set for historic homecoming. aljazeera.com BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming.
(2025-12-24). England's dignity on the line. tribune.com.pk 
An Ashes tour that began with high hopes of taking home the urn has been reduced to a desperate effort to salvage some last vestiges of dignity as England head into one of the great occasions on the sporting calendar, the Boxing Day test. | The tourists have been savaged since meekly surrendering the series to a makeshift Australia outfit with a third straight defeat on Sunday in Adelaide, extending their winless streak in Australia to 18 tests going back to January 2011. | Post-mortems on preparations, squad selection, player behaviour and skill execution will undoubtedly come, but England still have two more…
(2025-12-24). Aid cuts push Sudan deeper into "acute hunger" aljazeera.com "The impact of the funding cut is very clear on the humanitarian aid."
(2025-12-24). Santiago de Cuba conmemoró aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu 
En el municipio de Palma Soriano se celebró este martes el acto provincial por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, dedicado al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), líder histórico del proceso emancipador iniciado el primero de enero de 1959. | La conmemoración, caracterizada por la unidad y compromiso con los ideales revolucionarios, fue presidida por Beatriz Johnson Urrutia y Manuel Falcón Hernández, presidenta y vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Santiago de Cuba, respectivamente. | En la ceremonia, la integrante del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de…
(2025-12-24). Santiago de Cuba conmemoró aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu En el municipio de Palma Soriano se celebró este martes el acto provincial por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, dedicado al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), líder histórico del proceso emancipador iniciado el primero de enero de 1959. | La conmemoración, caracterizada por la unidad y compromiso con los ideales revolucionarios, fue presidida por Beatriz Johnson Urrutia y Manuel Falcón Hernández, presidenta y vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Santiago de Cuba, respectivamente. | En la ceremonia, la integrante del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de…
(2025-12-24). Trump con mayores dificultades para manipular la tasa de desempleo. cubadebate.cu Después de que la tasa de desempleo en Estados Unidos alcanzara un máximo en cuatro años de 4,6 % en noviembre, Trump argumentó que el mercado laboral está mucho mejor de lo que parece. Su razonamiento: millones de estadounidenses podrían conseguir trabajo de nuevo, pero eso no sucederá.
(2025-12-24). Agencia Prensa Latina selecciona mejores deportistas de Latinoamérica en 2025. radiohc.cu La agencia Prensa Latina seleccionó este martes a los mejores deportistas de Latinoamérica en 2025, tras recibir más de 110 votos de medios de comunicación de la región, Europa, Medio Oriente y Asia. | Cuba dominó, por segunda ocasión, las tres categorías en el tradicional sondeo, esta vez con protagonismo para la triplista Leyanis Pérez, el lanzador Liván Moinelo y el equipo juvenil de béisbol 5. | La reina del triple salto en la campaña fue la gran favorita en la consulta desde la apertura el 21 de noviembre y lideró con 73 sufragios un apartado en el que 17 mujeres merecieron al menos una nominación. | Campeón…
(2025-12-24). Reconocen a los mejores atletas cubanos del 2025 en gala dedicada al centenario de Fidel. cubadebate.cu La Gala de premiación a los mejores atletas de Cuba en este 2025 convirtió el Coliseo de la Ciudad Deportiva en una verdadera fiesta este martes. La ceremonia estuvo dedicada al centenario del natalicio del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz y al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución.
(2025-12-24). Onley signs for INEOS Grenadiers. tribune.com.pk 
Scottish rider Oscar Onley will join INEOS Grenadiers from the start of the 2026 season after agreeing a transfer from Dutch team Picnic PostNL, the British outfit said on Tuesday. | The 23-year-old from Kelso has emerged as one of cycling's brightest talents since turning professional at 19, and he underlined his potential with a fourth-place finish at this year's Tour de France ⚪ the youngest rider in the top 10. | "I grew up watching Geraint (Thomas), Dave (Brailsford) and the team dominate the sport and put cycling on the map in the UK, so I am really proud to be joining the Grenadiers on a long-term deal…
(2025-12-24). Leñadores suman su victoria 47 y quedan a un triunfo de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas volvieron a afilar sus hachas este martes al firmar su victoria número 47 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, conservar la cima del campeonato y quedar a solo un triunfo de asegurar el pase directo a la Liga Élite. La Pesadilla Oriental ratificó su dominio al derrotar 8-2 a los Indios de Guantánamo, últimos en la tabla.
(2025-12-24). Canciller agradece respaldo a Cuba de analista vietnamita Sony ThƒÉng. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez agradeció este martes al analista de Vietnam, Sony ThƒÉng, quien rebatió el criterio del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de que la isla es una nación de incompetentes. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló: | Gracias Tus argumentos ponen en evidencia la agenda fraudulenta del Secretario de Estado de
(2025-12-24). WBW is Making Impact in Africa: Our 2025 Top 5 Highlights / Top 5 des faits marquants de WBW en Afrique en 2025. worldbeyondwar.org 
As we approach the end of 2025, I would like to take this moment to thank you for being part of our journey of organizing for peace in Africa, in contexts often marked by violence and insecurity. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-24). Leñadores suman su victoria 47 y quedan a un triunfo de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas volvieron a afilar sus hachas este martes al firmar su victoria número 47 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, conservar la cima del campeonato y quedar a solo un triunfo de asegurar el pase directo a la Liga Élite. La Pesadilla Oriental ratificó su dominio al derrotar 8-2 a los Indios de Guantánamo, últimos en la tabla.
(2025-12-24). Cuba premia a sus mejores atletas en 2025. radiohc.cu Los mejores atletas cubanos de 2025 fueron premiados este martes en ceremonia encabezada por Inés María Chapman, viceprimera ministra de Cuba, y Osvaldo Vento, presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | La triplista Leyanis Pérez y el boxeador Julio César La Cruz recibieron sus diplomas como los mejores exponentes convencionales de deportes individuales del 2025 en la mayor isla de las Antillas, resultados de una encuesta organizada por el INDER y periodistas especializados. | La campeona mundial al aire libre y bajo techo, y reina de la Liga del Diamante en los último…
(2025-12-24). CBS Censors Report on El Salvador's CECOT Prison. orinocotribune.com Its cancellation was political, Journalist Alfonsi denounced. | On Sunday, the CBS TV network pulled down the report "Inside CECOT" hours before its scheduled broadcast in the United States. It was part of their '60 Minutes' program, and it documented the torture, sexual, and physical abuse at the Salvadoran prison. | CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss justified the decision by saying that additional context and more interviews with officials in the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump were needed, including Stephen Miller, former White House advisor and architect of the mass deportation policy. | t.
(2025-12-24). Disappearance of a private jet carrying Libya's army chief on his return from Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Turkey's Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, revealed on Tuesday evening that contact had been lost with a plane. The aircraft, which had just taken off from Ankara en route to Tripoli, was carrying Libyan Army Chief of Staff Mohamed Ali al-Haddad and four other individuals. | Yerlikaya's post on X indicated the plane's departure was at 17: 10 GMT. However, radio contact ceased at 17: 52 GMT. He described how the plane had signaled for an emergency landing somewhere near Ankara, but then all communication abruptly stopped. | NTV, a Turkish broadcaster, stated that the missing plane is thought to be a priv…
(2025-12-24). Prosecutor Floating Death Penalty for Nick Reiner Knows It's an Empty Threat. theintercept.com 
LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman is playing politics by raising the specter of the death penalty for the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner.