codepink.org (2025-12-30). A Moment of Hope in Gaza
Just this month, during Israel's ongoing genocide against Palestinians, 168 students graduated from medical school, in Gaza. Wearing their white coats, they stood in front of the ruined façade of what was formerly Gaza's largest hospital, the Al-Shifa Medical Complex. As a backdrop, the destroyed building realistically conveys perils the graduates faced while earning their medical degrees. Throughout the last two years of their studies, they risked assassination, injury, arrest, imprisonment, and torture, as well as attacks on their own family members.
(2025-12-30). Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks over Gaza, region. newarab.com 
aljazeera.com (2025-12-30). Iran warns of 'severe' response in wake of Trump's new strikes threat
Iran has promised to respond harshly to any aggression after United States President Donald Trump threatened further military action, should Tehran attempt to rebuild its nuclear programme or missile capabilities. | | President Masoud Pezeshkian issued the warning on X on Tuesday, a day after Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Florida estate, where he firmly leaned into the Israeli regional narrative yet again.
(2025-12-30). Tuesday 12/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-30). Netanyahu breaks 80-year tradition with surprise announcement, names Trump Israel prize winner | US. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize, one of the country's most prestigious honors, traditionally awarded to Israeli citizens or residents. Speaking alongside Trump at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel's strongest ally, citing his significant contributions to Israel and the Jewish people. Netanyahu also invited Trump to visit Israel for Independence Day celebrations. The announcement comes amid uncertainty surrounding the Gaza peace deal, as negotiations risk stalling before reaching a complex second ph…
(2025-12-30). Israeli strikes on Gaza are relentless as displaced endure flooded camps. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks, violating a ceasefire agreement, are reported across Gaza, as Palestinian misery compounded by rains.
(2025-12-30). Musk accepts Netanyahu's invitation to Israel despite Gaza war. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-30). Gaza, Iran top agenda as Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss key regional files, with Gaza and Iran at the top of the agenda.
(2025-12-30). Trump threatens Hamas while praising Israel on Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.
(2025-12-30). Egypt spearheads Gaza truce talks, aid efforts throughout 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | As 2025 draws to a close, Egypt has reaffirmed its position as a key mediator in the Gaza crisis, pairing intensive diplomacy to sustain a fragile ceasefire with a large-scale humanitarian operation that has delivered hundreds of thousands of tons of aid and winter relief supplies to the war-torn enclave. …
(2025-12-30). Gaza endures new Israeli strikes eighty-one days into 'ceasefire'. tehrantimes.com Eighty-one days after the Gaza "ceasefire," Israeli forces continue assaults, striking al-Maghazi Camp, Beit Lahia, and southern areas, detonating an armored vehicle, and demolishing homes in Gaza City.
(2025-12-30). The Gaza Genocide Was Not A One-Off. popularresistance.org The architecture of extermination: Why the Gaza genocide is premeditated and repeatable. Suppose we accept the fiction that none of us expected Israel to launch a full-scale genocide in Gaza—a premeditated campaign to erase the Strip and exterminate a significant portion of its inhabitants. Let us pretend that nearly eighty years of relentless massacres were not a prelude to this moment, and that Israel had never before sought the physical destruction of the Palestinian people as outlined by the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2025-12-30). Rights groups demand Israel release Dr. Abu Safiya and other health workers abducted from Gaza. radiohc.cu Palestinian health officials have suspended services at Gaza's Al-Awda Hospital due to a shortage of fuel. It came as human rights groups marked one year since Israeli forces seized Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya from the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, where he served as director. | Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been held by Israel, without trial, ever since his detention in December 2024. Advocates say Dr. Abu Safiya's health has deteriorated while he's faced cruel and inhumane treatment in prison. He among more than 430 health workers abducted by Israel from Gaza and the West Bank since October of 2023. | In other news, in n…
(2025-12-30). "No withdrawal of the Israeli army" from Gaza unless Hamas disarms. aljazeera.com Thomas Warrick talks about Trump's plan for rebuilding Gaza and why reconstruction may only take place in certain areas.
(2025-12-30). Israel to halt operations of renowned aid agencies in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). 10 countries warn of 'catastrophic' Gaza situation. newarab.com 
The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in The warning came a day after US President "As winter dr…
(2025-12-30). From Gaza to Sudan: The films that defined cinema in 2025. newarab.com 
The cinematic landscape of 2025 has been marked by films that do more than entertain — they bear witness, provoke reflection, and preserve memory in a world defined by conflict, displacement, and resilience. | From
(2025-12-30). UN warns of complex situation in Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) warned of the situation of the population of Gaza Strip, where a storm is exacerbating the crisis generated by Israeli aggression.
(2025-12-30). Israel Defends Somaliland Recognition at UN Amid Gaza and Security Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu Somaliland, a former British protectorate, has operated as a de facto independent state since 1991, following the collapse of Somalia into civil war. Despite maintaining relative stability and its own governing institutions, it has never been formally recognised by any UN member state. Somalia, however, continues to regard Somaliland as an integral part of its …
(2025-12-30). Confirmed: Epstein-Dershowitz Campaign against Mearsheimer-Walt's 'The Israel Lobby'. juancole.com ( The fuss about releasing the Epstein files…
(2025-12-30). Trump Suggests US Bombed 'Big Facility' in Venezuela. No One Seems to Know What He's Talking About. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-12-30). Venezuela ALBA News, 12.29.2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-30). The Venezuela Escalation Ignores a Long History of U.S. Hypocrisy on Drugs. counterpunch.org 
Every accusation is a confession. This is clearly true of the Trump administration's insistence that Venezuela operates as a "narco-state," exporting terrorism to the U.S. via fentanyl, now labeled as a "weapon of mass destruction." The charge is not only false, given that virtually no fentanyl enters the country from Venezuela, but transparently political and pretextual.
(2025-12-30). Strangulation, not invasion: Trump's plan for Venezuela. peoplesworld.org 
The loudest question in Washington right now is whether Donald Trump is going to invade Venezuela. The quieter, and far more dangerous, reality is this: He probably won't. Not because he cares about Venezuelan lives, but because he has found a strategy that is cheaper, less politically risky at home, and infinitely more devastating: economic warfare. Venezuela has already survived …
(2025-12-30). Wednesday 1/14: Webinar: US aggression towards Venezuela and its repercussions for Latin America. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/BX66_bP-OEqF2ERN7……
(2025-12-30). Imperial Disaster: An Assessment of Trump's Operation in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Dec 29, 2025 | The maximum pressure operation launched by the Trump administration against Venezuela—centered in the Caribbean during the last quarter of 2025—is a strategic failure and a comprehensive defeat: diplomatically, militarily, legally, and symbolically. | What began as a multisectoral offensive to fracture the Venezuelan state and force a regime change in favor of its economic subordination has resulted in a crisis of legitimacy for Washington, a consolidation of a certain degree of regional and global resistance, and the exposure of criminal practices that threaten…
(2025-12-30). (More statements) Oppose US imperialist aggression against Venezuela. links.org.au 
New statements from Indonesian left, the Progressive International, and others opposing US imperialist intervention in Venezuela.
(2025-12-30). Germany: Imprisoned 'Palestine Action' Activists Face Harassment. popularresistance.org For years, Palestine activists in Germany have looked to Britain with a sense of astonishment. The state that promised Palestine to Zionist settler colonialism in the 1917 Balfour Declaration is scarcely less pro-Israel than the Federal Republic of Germany, with its so-called Staatsrà§son ('reason of state') that proclaims unconditional solidarity with Israel — albeit without ever having been codified into law. And yet, solidarity in Britain appears — at least from this vantage point — to be more vibrant, broader, and above all more effective.
(2025-12-30). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-12-30). Iran president tells govt listen to protesters 'legitimate demands'. geo.tv 
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024. — ReutersTehran shopkeepers keep stores shut amid currency plunge.Protesters demand intervention on exchange-rate volatility.Central bank governor replaced as crisis deepens.TEHRAN: …
(2025-12-30). Banks to remain closed for public on Jan 1: SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on January 1, resulting in the closure of banks for public dealings, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. | In a notification, the central bank said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would remain closed for public transactions on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) due to a bank holiday. The statement said that all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks would also remain closed for public dealings on the same date. | However, the SBP clarified that employees of banks, development finance institutions and microfinance…
(2025-12-30). Iranian exports to Oman hit $500m over 10 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Trade between Iran and Oman reached $1.35 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 24 percent from a year earlier, with Iranian exports accounting for $500 million of the total, Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information said.
(2025-12-30). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2025-12-30). PIA to restart London route, its most popular international service. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan International Airlines will resume direct flights to London after a six-year gap, operating four weekly services from Islamabad starting March 29, the national flag carrier announced on Tuesday. | The flights, expected to depart from Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport, mark PIA's return to its first and most popular international route following the suspension of direct operations in July 2020. | PIA is already operating three weekly flights to Manchester, which resumed on October 25 after a five-year hiatus. The Manchester service initially started with two weekly flights before being increased to…
(2025-12-30). Shafali Verma Rockets in ICC Women's T20I Rankings. devdiscourse.com In an impressive display of skill and consistency, Shafali Verma has ascended to the sixth spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Her stellar performances, including several match-winning half-centuries, have solidified her position as a formidable opener.
(2025-12-30). Decoding sources of China's economic resilience in 2025. ecns.cn 2025 has been an uncommon year for the global economy. While much of the world struggled to regain momentum, China pressed ahead, brushing aside doubts and absorbing global headwinds.
(2025-12-30). Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples: Solidarity with the Revolution is strengthened across five continents. radiohc.cu The president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), Fernando González, highlighted on Monday the work of the international solidarity movement in support of just causes and the sovereignty of peoples. | Speaking at the main event commemorating ICAP's 65th anniversary, held in Havana with the presence of President Miguel Díaz-Canel and more than 240 solidarity representatives from 32 countries, González emphasized that the institute has been "a witness to and active participant in the history of the Revolution," promoting support for the just causes of the world's peoples from within Cuban…
(2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). US envoy's grassroots charm offensive in Jordan sparks debate. newarab.com 
The new Holtsnider, who arrived in October 2025, has travelled across the kingdom in what many describe as a soft-diplomacy campaign aimed at countering public resentment over US support for Israel. | Rather than confining his activity to the emb…
(2025-12-30). Kiev to face retaliation for terrorist actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Kiev will face retaliation for its terrorist actions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2025-12-30). Archer in England squad for T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
England named fast bowler Jofra Archer in their provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday despite a side strain that prematurely ended his Ashes campaign in Australia earlier this month. | The 15-member squad for the World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 also includes Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. | Beginning on January 22, England will play three one-day internationals and an equal number of T20s in Sri Lanka before heading into the World Cup. | "Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer is included in the provision…
(2025-12-30). Winter scene in Urmia after snowfall. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Snowfall has blanketed Urmia in white, giving streets, parks, and the surrounding foothills a distinctly wintery appearance.
(2025-12-30). MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The Inside Story. ummid.com The change from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G shows the BJP agenda to quite some extent, away from Gandhi's ideology, undermines federalism, the concept of Rights and doesn't care for the marginalized!
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80. tribune.com.pk 
Khaleda Zia, who became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991 and went on to develop a bitter rivalry with Sheikh Hasina as they spent decades trading power, died on Tuesday after a long illness. She was 80. | Her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), said that she died after a prolonged illness. She had advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, and chest and heart problems, her doctors said. | She went to London for medical treatment in early 2025, staying for four months before returning home. | Though Khaleda had been out of power since 2006 and had spent several years in jai…
(2025-12-30). Maulana Fazlur Rehman: An Indian Supporter In Pakistan. ummid.com Pakistani opposition leader and Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a pointed critique of Pakistan's military leadership, specifically targeting Army chief Asim Munir and the country's policy toward Afghanistan.
(2025-12-30). Hamas confirms Abu Obaida's death, unveils new spokesman to carry his mantle. hindustantimes.com Hamas's armed wing has formally confirmed that its longtime masked spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in an Israeli strike and has introduced a new spokesperson who might continue to use the powerful brand name "Abu Obaida" in his place. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades say the original Abu Obaida's real identity was Huthaifa Samir al-Kahlout, hailing him as a "great leader" and architect of their media machine after nearly two decades as the face and voice of Hamas's propaganda war against Israel. Watch for details…
(2025-12-30). Former Prime Minister of Greece: W.E. Talk turns mutual learning among civilizations into people's experience. ecns.cn Over these five years, East-West Dialogue(W. E. Talk) has done something important. It has built a real bridge, an intellectual bridge of ideas between peoples, transcending borders, across cultures, beyond prejudice.
(2025-12-30). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2025-12-30). Trump 'shocked & outraged' by alleged Putin house drone plot amid Ukraine talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump's first reaction has emerged after Russia claimed Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's Novgorod residence during ongoing peace talks. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump was described as "shocked and outraged" by the reported attack. Russian officials say Ukraine launched a massive drone assault, claiming all 91 long-range drones were intercepted. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov labeled the incident "state terrorism" and warned retaliation targets have been selected. Ukraine has firmly denied the accusation, with President Volodymyr Zelensky calling it a lie. The dramat…
(2025-12-30). Hybrid Horror You are 3x More Likely to Die in a Hybrid Vehicle than a Gasoline Vehicle. wattsupwiththat.com Recently released UK government stats suggest Hybrid vehicles are significantly more dangerous to vehicle occupants than gasoline vehicles.
(2025-12-30). Friday 1/2: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-30). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2025-12-30). 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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(2025-12-30). The Charge of the Padded Brigade: England in Australia. counterpunch.org 
It's been one of the strangest cricket series on record. Hurried, frenetic, foolish, haphazard and, at points, unbecomingly immature. The cricket between England and Australia in this, the 2025-6 Ashes series, was a recreational coke line, a narcotics fix, a dopamine thrill. But was it even cricket? One thinks of those deathless lines from the French general Pierre Bosquet
(2025-12-30). Yemeni Resistance Leader Vows To Target Israeli Presence In Somalia. popularresistance.org The leader of Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, warned in a speech on 28 December that any potential Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a "military target" for the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF). | The speech came as several African, Arab, and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision last week to recognize the sovereignty of the separatist Republic of Somaliland, which Somalia views as one of its federal states. | Israel's recognition of Somaliland is "a hostile stance targeting Somalia and its African surroundings, as well as Yemen and the Red Sea and the countries on its…
(2025-12-30). Saudi-led coalition targets Mukalla dock in Yemen over alleged STC arms delivery. tribune.com.pk 
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen launched a limited air strike targeting what it called foreign military support at Mukalla port, days after it warned the main southern separatist group against making military moves in the eastern province of Hadramout. | An offensive by Yemen's southern separatists earlier this month pitted the United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) against Saudi-supported Yemeni government troops, bringing the two nations closer than they have ever been to an all-out conflict. Yemen has been mired in a civil war since 2014. | A coalition spokesperson said two ships a…
(2025-12-30). skyline race: The ten tallest towers in the country. haaretz.com A construction boom around Tel Aviv is pushing the Israel's skyline into uncharted territory…
(2025-12-30). Uganda vs Nigeria: Experience the AFCON Spirit with 1xBet. independent.co.ug 
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(2025-12-30). Netanyahu announces Trump as first foreign leader to receive Prize for. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced U.S. President Trump would receive the prize at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago on Monday and invited him to celebrate Independence Day in Israel. Trump said he would consider attending the ceremony in Jerusalem…
(2025-12-30). Prospect and implications of other effective area-based conservation measures in indigenous Chepang landscape in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). World's longest expressway tunnel crosses Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel ⚪ the world's longest expressway tunnel ⚪ opened to traffic Friday.
(2025-12-30). Saturday 12/27: Universal land access: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). RRB CEN 09/2025: Application starts on Jan 21 for 22,000 vacancies. ummid.com The Indian Railways has issued Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notification void CEN 09/2025 to fill around 22,000 Group D Level -1 vacancies and posts.
(2025-12-30). Syria's New Leaders Court Alawite Loyalty After Deadly Backlash. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria's Alawite community, long associated with the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, has found itself exposed and vulnerable since his fall. Although many Alawites benefited from access to state jobs under Assad, large numbers also endured poverty and bore the brunt of Syria's 14-year civil war. That fragile post-Assad relationship shattered in March, when …
(2025-12-30). Somaliland: Heated debate at UNSC – Russia, China corner USA, Israel over Africa move | Somalia. hindustantimes.com Somalia and several UN member states strongly condemned Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state during an emergency session at the United Nations. Somali officials described the move as a direct violation of Somalia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law, warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. Representatives from the African Union, Arab League, China, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, and others echoed Somalia's rejection, calling the recognition null and void. Israel defended its decision by citing Somaliland's historical soverei…
(2025-12-30). Video of protester defying police in Iran goes viral. newarab.com 
A video of a protester sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes during Protesters including shopkeepers and university students have been rallying against economic hardship in Iran since Sunday. | The viral footage showed a person sitting cross-legged on the road with their head bowed before more than 20 p…
(2025-12-30). Saudi Arabia calls national security a red line, urges UAE exit from Yemen. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. | The warning marked Riyadh's strongest language yet against Abu Dhabi, as the coalition said it struck what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists. Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council head also set a deadline for Emirati forces to leave, urging the UAE to comply. | Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are both ma…
(2025-12-30). On cam: China fires hypersonic missile which can 'kill aircraft carriers'— warning US? | YJ-20 | Taiwan. hindustantimes.com China's People's Liberation Army has released footage of large-scale military drills conducted on December 29, following heightened regional tensions. The video includes rare visuals of a YJ-20 hypersonic missile launching from a Type 055 destroyer, signaling an assertive shift in Beijing's military posture and reinforcing deterrence messaging across the Indo-Pacific.
(2025-12-30). LIVE: Arsenal vs Aston Villa — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the EPL title clash in London.
(2025-12-30). Experimental archaeology at Masuleh: Medieval Iron smelting technology reconstructed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – An interdisciplinary research team has successfully reconstructed a medieval iron smelting and casting complex at the Old Masuleh historical site in northern Iran, revealing advanced metallurgical expertise in the region.
(2025-12-30). Warnings about AI and the electoral risks in Brazil for 2026. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The 2026 presidential elections will take place amidst a surge in disinformation, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), raising concerns about vote manipulation and weak regulation in Brazil.
(2025-12-30). ICAP celebrates 65 years with President Miguel Díaz-Canel in attendance. radiohc.cu The President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, attended the main event on Monday afternoon commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), founded by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro on December 30, 1960. | Also present at the commemorative ceremony were Political Bureau members Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the PCC, and Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of International Relations, as well as the President of ICAP, Fernando González Ll…
(2025-12-30). UAE announces forces' withdrawal from Yemen amid tension with Saudi Arabia. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the aftermath of a Saudi-led coalition airstrike in Yemen's southern port of Mukalla, in this screengrab from a handout video obtained by Reuters on December 30, 2025. — Reuters UAE defence ministry announces move in X post.UAE ministry says it had limited forces…
(2025-12-30). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2025-12-30). Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Battlefield creator, dies in Ferrari crash. ummid.com Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally successful video games Call of Duty and Battlefield , has died in a crash while he was driving his Ferrari sports car.
(2025-12-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2025-12-30). Russia to host World Youth Festival in September 2026. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed on Tuesday a decree for the celebration of the World Youth Festival in the city of Yekaterinburg, the Kremlin press service informed.
(2025-12-30). Shropshire Sinkhole? Blame It On Climate Change! wattsupwiththat.com If you want more money from the government, what better excuse do you need than "climate change"!
(2025-12-30). Body recovered in Komati River suspected to be missing soldier. sanews.gov.za Body recovered in Komati River suspected to be missing soldier | The remains of a person suspected to be that of a missing South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away in a flooded river, have been recovered in the Komati River in Komatipoort on Monday. | On Christmas Day, a military vehicle carrying two members of the SANDF Military Police was swept away while attempted to cross a river during the execution of Operation Corona. | One body was recovered, while a search was initiated for the other member. | "As the search continued at Komati River in Komatipoort… the team was alerted b…
(2025-12-30). A Rare Goldilocks Period: RBI's Transformative Year Under Malhotra. devdiscourse.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, enacted a substantial monetary easing in 2025, reducing key rates by 1.25% over four policy reviews due to record low inflation, marking what Malhotra termed a 'rare Goldilocks period' for the Indian economy.
(2025-12-30). South Pars refineries produce over 174m barrels of condensate in 9 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Gas processing plants at South Pars produced more than 174 million barrels of gas condensate in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 21), reinforcing feedstock supplies for downstream facilities and supporting energy security, the head of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) said.
(2025-12-30). John Pilger: Afflictor of the Powerful. consortiumnews.com UPDATED: John Pilger died two years ago today on Dec. 30, 2023. Better than just about anyone else, he used his prodigious talents to simply do his job as a reporter, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium…
(2025-12-30). Thursday 1/1: 11th Annual New Years Day Polar Plunge & World Naked Bike Ride-San Francisco Beach Party. indybay.org Ocean Beach, Taraval Street and Ocean Beach Crossing, San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). Turkey's Unyielding Stance: Nationwide Crackdown on Islamic State. devdiscourse.com In a sweeping operation across Turkey, authorities detained 357 suspects linked to the Islamic State, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday. This follows a deadly confrontation involving police and militants that left three officers and six militants dead in Yalova, near Istanbul.
(2025-12-30). The Most Shameful Moment of 2025. ummid.com Read on as Team ummid.com takes a review of the soon-to-be-ending year, and chronicles the most shameful moment(s) and most ashamed moments of the Year 2025.
(2025-12-30). Financial Brief: A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money Dec 30. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The final trading days of 2025 were dominated by the collision of political risk and monetary policy. An unprecedented White House threat to sue the Federal Reserve Chair rocked the bedrock of central bank independence, while Japan and Germany unveiled divergent fiscal paths, one spending record sums, the other bracing for job cuts. …
(2025-12-30). Wednesday 3/25: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2025-12-30). Israel Police find no evidence linking Bedouin Israeli killed near Egypt border to smuggling. haaretz.com The 22-year-old victim, Ayoub Mohammed Toukhy, was shot after a civilian and soldier chased his car; the suspected shooter is under house arrest as police investigate negligent homicide…
(2025-12-30). Yemen's presidential council cancels UAE defence deal. aljazeera.com Yemen's presidential council, backed by Saudi Arabia, says Emirati-backed forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours.
(2025-12-30). TFA will hit the ground running in 2026! taskforceamericas.org 
Wow, what a year it has been! Much more bad news than good for Latin America — and for Latinos living in the U.S. The Trump administration has taken the gloves
(2025-12-30). (W.E. Talk) Beate Trankmann: Many of the challenges we face today cannot be solved in isolation. ecns.cn Over the past5 years, the program has built an effective platform for constructive dialogue, contributing to greater understanding across different cultures and traditions. UNDP has been pleased to engage with W.E. Talk through interviews and exchanges to showcase our work in international development and multilateral cooperation. These conversations help connect policy debates and strengthen broader public understanding.
(2025-12-30). US conducts 30th lethal strike on alleged 'drug vessel'. tehrantimes.com The U.S. military said Monday it killed two alleged "drug smugglers" in a boat strike in the eastern Pacific, but—as with 30 similar attacks—offered no verifiable evidence.
(2025-12-30). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2025-12-30). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-30). LIVE: Nigeria vs Uganda — AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Uganda seek to upset Nigeria to reach last 16.
(2025-12-30). The Israeli Government Put My Name At The Top Of An 'Antisemite' List. caitlinjohnstone.com.au My name appears at the top of a list in a document the Israeli government released earlier this month in order to draw false associations between the Bondi Beach shooting and online criticism of Israel and its atrocities. | The
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts training of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority, and anti-sub operations to the East of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers to conduct drills in the waters and airspace to the east of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on subjects of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority as well as submarine hunting and anti-submarine operations.
(2025-12-30). The Fall of Democracy is a Markov Process. fairobserver.com 
How do democracies die? With thunderous applause? Padme certainly thinks so, but would Polybius agree? The ancient Greeks were, quite reasonably, concerned by this question, because their democracies died all the time. In fact, this happened so much that the most eminent philosophers and historians of the classical period developed a theory that rationalizes the…
(2025-12-30). The US Doesn't Need a Party, It Needs a Revolution. counterpunch.org 
Two hundred and fifty years ago, European colonists mostly from Britain were conspiring to chase the elements of the British monarchy from the shores of what we now call the United States. Many of those in the conspiracy were mostly interested in personal financial gain, whether it was measured in stolen land, enslaved humans or
(2025-12-30). Viral video by Nick Shirley triggers fraud investigation on Minnesota daycare centers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley recently became the talk of social media after sharing a video during the weekend, accusing a dozen child daycare centers in Minnesota of alleged fraud. Shirley's Minnesota fraud video went viral, garnering over 100 million views on X (formerly Twitter) and nearly two million on YouTube. Individuals like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division Kash Patel, and US Vice President JD Vance helped make the video go viral on social media by reposting it on X.Viral video by Nick Shirley triggers fraud investigation on Minnesota daycare cen…
(2025-12-30). Antiracism in the Age of Trump. counterpunch.org 
We are today living in an era of historically ferocious political regression, a massive conservative backlash whose grievances are often more imagined than real. In no case is this more dramatic than race. Notwithstanding the fact that Nick Fuentes is preaching white victimhood to millions, the Coast Guard has declassified nooses and swastikas as hate symbols, and the Supreme Court has eliminated voting rights protections and affirmative action, African Americans continue to be discriminated against. Indeed, for all of the problems with the New York Times' 1619 Project, it did show the ways in which structural ra…
(2025-12-30). UN team depicts Sudan's el-Fasher as a largely deserted crime scene. tehrantimes.com A United Nations team has described Sudan's el-Fasher as a "crime scene" after gaining access for the first time since its October takeover by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Al Jazeera reported Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh unrest: Third Hindu killed in 12 days; garment factory security guard shot dead by co-worker. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A Hindu employee was shot dead inside a garment factory in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district, marking the third killing of a Hindu in the country within the past 12 days, raising fresh co | Bangladesh unrest: Third Hindu killed in 12 days; garment factory security guard shot dead by co-worker…
(2025-12-30). 30 Reasons to Donate to Consortium News. consortiumnews.com As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary of continuous publication, please consider making a $30 donation to help ensure that Consortium News persists. A dollar for every year of publication, from 1995 to today. We thank you if you have already…
(2025-12-30). PSX surges to new record as KSE-100 posts fresh all-time high. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displays record-setting rally as it appears well-poised for a vibrant 2026, underpinned by improving sentiment and sustained liquidity, as it continued its record-setting momentum on Tuesday. | The market began the session on a strong footing, swiftly scaling an intra-day high of 174,805.16 in early trading. However, profit-taking then triggered a mid-morning correction, pulling the index down to an intra-day low of 174,121.42. Subsequently, sentiment stabilised, with the market moving within a narrow band and posting a gradual recovery through the afternoon session. | The benchma…
(2025-12-30). England Retains Jofra Archer for T20 World Cup Despite Injury Setback. devdiscourse.com England unveiled their provisional squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Tuesday, featuring the notable inclusion of Jofra Archer despite an injury that sidelined him during the ongoing Ashes in Australia. The World Cup squad, comprising 15 members, also features Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
(2025-12-30). Khaleda Zia, first woman PM of Bangladesh, passes away at 80 after prolonged illness. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, passed away on Tuesday following a long period of illness, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced. She was 80 years old. | According to her doctors, she had been battling several age-related health conditions, including advanced liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and heart and chest complications. Zia had been receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka since November 23 and was put on ventilator support on December 11. Only two days earlier, her personal physician had stated that her condition was "extremely critical." | In…
(2025-12-30). Israel recognizes Somaliland: The right move, for the wrong reasons. haaretz.com Israel's recognition is good for Somaliland and historically just. But while it represents yet another blow for the battered principle-based international system, and despite contradictory claims by Israel and the Trump administration, recognizing Somaliland should actually strengthen the argument for recognizing Palestine…
(2025-12-30). Uganda pushes tourism diplomacy through culture and sport at Morocco showcase. independent.co.ug 
Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has intensified its destination drive in North Africa, with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), hosting a high-profile Uganda Night cultural showcase in Rabat. Held at Villa Soraya, the event formed part of Uganda's broader cultural diplomacy …
(2025-12-30). Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week. sanews.gov.za Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week | The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week. | Officers also made 264 arrests and issued 52 520 fines for various transgressions. | Between 1 and 21 December, the City's liquor pound took receipt of 1 942.74 litres of alcohol (4 201 units/bottles). | By 28 December, the total had increased to 4 634.69 litres (9 838 units/bottles). | The alcohol was confiscated by law enforcement officials in terms of the City's by-laws. | In t…
(2025-12-30). Israel army kills man suspected of trying to run over troops. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said its troops shot dead a man who it said tried to run over a group of soldiers in the The incident occurred in Einabus in the northern West Bank, the military said. | "A short while ago, a report was received regarding a terrorist who attempted to run over IDF (Israeli army) soldiers operating in the area of Einabus," the military said. | "In response, the soldiers fired at the terrorist and eliminated him." | The military did not provide other details of the incident, which came just days afte…
(2025-12-30). Thousands of Somalis protest Israel's recognition of Somaliland. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). IRCS, UNICEF boost ties to provide psychosocial support for children. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have enhanced cooperation to provide psychosocial support for children during emergencies.
(2025-12-30). Sound Grammar: the Best Albums of 2025. counterpunch.org 
Can't Lose My (Soul) Annie & the Caldwells (Luaka Bop) Luminescent Creatures Ichiko Aoba (Psychic Hotline) After the Last Sky Anour Brahem (ECM) Apple Cores James Brandon Lewis Trio (Anti-) Exile Chronixx (Forever Living) New Threats from the Soul Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band (Tough Love) Praise the Loud Anthony Gomes (Rat Pack) Hard
(2025-12-30). Can You Recognize a State That Doesn't Exist? moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, a long-lasting equilibrium in the Horn of Africa is disturbed by Israel becoming the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, a polity that has been in self-government since 1991, albeit not yet recognized under international law. The move calls for consideration of Israel's intentions as well as the legal and security …
(2025-12-30). Nietzsche and the Lost Paradise of Moorish Spain. fairobserver.com Europe's identity was not found — it was constructed. From the Renaissance onward, scholars and theologians traced Europe's lineage to Greece and Rome, deliberately bypassing the Middle East, where both Christianity and modern science once shared roots. This selective inheritance created what Palestinian-American academic and literary critic Edward Said later called a "civilizational fiction": the…
(2025-12-30). Iranian artisans to showcase handicrafts at Muscat Nights. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group of Iranian artisans will present a wide range of traditional handicrafts and visual arts at Muscat Nights 2026, a month-long cultural festival to be held in the Omani capital from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, organizers said.
(2025-12-30). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2025-12-30). The Lie We Keep Telling About Wounded Knee. popularresistance.org Today marks the 135th anniversary of the Massacre of Wounded Knee, which occurred during the wintry week between Christmas and New Year's in 1890. | Nine days before the massacre that left hundreds of Sioux men, women and children dead, an obscure weekly newspaper in South Dakota published an editorial following the death of Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull. In the opinion piece, L. Frank Baum, publisher of the Saturday Pioneer, wrote: | "The Whites, by law of conquest, by justice of civilization, are masters of the American continent, and the best safety of the frontier settlements will be secured by the tota…
(2025-12-30). Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years attempting to force the fossil fuel industry to pay for decades of financial damages the advocates claim were caused by climate change.
(2025-12-30). Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in east Med. newarab.com 
The three eastern Mediterranean nations have drawn closer over the past decade through
(2025-12-30). UK orders 'urgent review' over Alaa Abdel Fattah's posts. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Living inside an evolving Xinjiang: My 2025 in Urumqi. ecns.cn In 2025, Urumqi city is doing a lot: celebrating loudly, programming culture more intentionally, making transport easier, and quietly weaving AI into the background of everyday life.
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina's rival dies— ex-PM Khaleda Zia passes away days after exiled son's return. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh's first female prime minister and veteran opposition leader Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirmed on December 30. A two-time prime minister, Zia led Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006, and was a central figure in the country's politics for decades. Her death comes amid ongoing political uncertainty in Bangladesh and days after her son returned from 17 years of exile. Zia had been suffering from advanced liver cirrhosis, along with multiple other health complications, according to her doctors. Her funeral i…
(2025-12-30). 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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(2025-12-30). Iran's Guards said to eye bio-chem warheads for long-range missiles: Report. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard is reportedly pushing its missile program into a new phase focused on unconventional biological and chemical warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, framed by sources as a "complementary deterrent" against Israel and the United States. Such a move, if confirmed, would sharply raise proliferation concerns, redraw deterrence calculations in the Middle East, and risk major global backlash and sanctions on Tehran. Iran International reported that the IRGC Aerospace Force is developing chemical and biological warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, shifting emphasis from missile rang…
(2025-12-30). Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States In 2025. progressivehub.net SONALI KOLHATKAR | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-12-30). Peace Message Has Reached Alaskans on Buses for Seven Years Now. worldbeyondwar.org 
For almost seven years now, the Alaska Peace Center has kept an ad on at least one public transit Fairbanks North Star Borough bus, sometimes more, traveling a 60 square mile area. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-30). UAE says ending mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily. newarab.com 
The It said the decision came after a comprehensive assessment following
(2025-12-30). Internationalism: "More and more people are saying no.'. indybay.org I think it's important that a movement on the streets repeatedly voices the political demand for an end to arms deliveries to Israel. The International Criminal Court is also calling for this — and we must remind our governments of this. | We can put pressure on Israel and its supporters, but it is the Palestinians themselves who will liberate themselves.
(2025-12-30). Insights | UN expert: China's AI factories showcase manufacturing strength. ecns.cn With 2026 marking the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, UN ITU Medical Metaverse Task Group chairman Robin Rowe told China News Network that China's AI strategy emphasizes efficient coordination across farms, factories, and urban terminals, embedding AI into the real economy.
(2025-12-30). AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won't Give Up Its Influence. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-30). Esteghlal, Sepahan learn fate at 2025/26 ACL Two knockout stage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Sepahan discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). South Korea announces end to controversial bear bile farming. aljazeera.com South Korea has announced it's ending bear bile farming over animal cruelty concerns.
(2025-12-30). The new German totalitarianism. strategic-culture.su The German liberal order resorts to totalitarianism to preserve the hegemony of its elites. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Menti…
(2025-12-30). Body of young Israeli man found after being swept away by flash flood caused by heavy rains. haaretz.com First responders announced the body of Tamer Nader Zaghraneh was found near southern Israel's Be'er Sheva after a day of searches. He was reportedly swept away while trying to recover a vehicle stuck in a seasonal stream known for rapid flooding…
(2025-12-30). China's 2025 New Frontiers in three minutes. ecns.cn In 2025, China witnessed significant progress in areas like culture, technology, and the economy: its short dramas gained increasing popularity overseas, humanoid robots achieved mass production, and Hainan launched island-wide special customs operations…
(2025-12-30). Chile's Failure To Bury Neoliberalism Led To Pinochetista President. popularresistance.org Stunning, though expected, on December 14, a majority of Chileans (58 per cent to 41 per cent) elected far-right Republican Party candidate Jose Antonio Kast as president for the 2026-30 term, defeating the Communist candidate Jeannette Jara in the second round. | A strong admirer of the Pinochet dictatorship, Kast is also an open supporter of Argentina's Javier Milei and Donald Trump, and maintains close links to the Trump-affiliated Heritage Foundation. His victory presents a significant opportunity for US imperialism.
(2025-12-30). Syrian city imposes curfew after sectarian violence. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Security authorities in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia announced the imposition of a curfew in the provincial capital as a measure to preserve security and public order following recent unrest.
(2025-12-30). Monday 12/29: 27th Annual, California 175 – California State Capitol Kwanzaa. indybay.org California State Capitol | 10th & Capitol Mall | Downtown Sacramento…
(2025-12-30). Tribunal upholds Nawaz Sharif's NA-130 win, dismisses PTI challenge. tribune.com.pk 
An election tribunal has upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan's notification declaring Nawaz Sharif the winner in Lahore's NA-130, dismissing a challenge filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Dr Yasmin Rashid. | The decision ends her bid to overturn Sharif's victory in the February 2024 general election from the constituency, also known as NA-130 (Lahore-XIV). | The tribunal, headed by Judge Rana Zahid Mahmood, rejected Dr Rashid's petition on technical grounds. The ruling means the official result notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will remain in force. | According to the published…
(2025-12-30). Three-party talks help to restore peace. ecns.cn The trilateral meeting of China, Cambodia and Thailand on Monday emphasized the need to fully and effectively implement the truce between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, with a view to ensuring a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and laying the foundation for rebuilding peace.
(2025-12-30). UAE Slams Saudi Statement on Yemen, denounces "Serious Inaccuracies" albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The United Arab Emirates has sharply criticized a statement issued by Saudi Arabia regarding the latest developments in Yemen, saying it includes serious inaccuracies and unfair accusations against Abu Dhabi, according to Al Jazeera.On Tuesday, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs put out an official statement saying that they are unhappy with the way the Saudis talked about things. They stressed that the Saudi statement included "fundamental inaccuracies." The UAE also strongly rejected any attempts to involve them in the growing conflicts in Yemen.The ministry said the UAE did not tell or supp…
(2025-12-30). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2025-12-30). Huangyan coral reefs healthy, says report. ecns.cn The coral reef ecosystem of China's Huangyan Island is healthy, and the recent establishment of a national nature reserve is expected to enhance its diversity, stability and sustainability through strict protection and ecological restoration efforts, according to a report unveiled on Monday.
(2025-12-30). PHC grants one month to Afghan students to submit documents. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has disposed of a writ petition filed by Afghan students seeking protection from being excluded from the admission process at Khyber Medical University (KMU), directing the petitioners to submit an Afghan passport, Pakistani visa and other required documents within one month. | The court ruled that if the students fail to provide the required documents within the given timeframe, the university administration would be authorized to take a decision regarding their admission. | The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Mudassar Ameer. Ad…
(2025-12-30). Trump says US ready for dialogue with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Washington is ready to engage in dialogue with Tehran but the option of using force remains on the table, US President Donald Trump claimed.
(2025-12-30). Two Futures Modern Parents Are Deliberately Engineering for Their Daughters. muslimskeptic.com Non-Muslim western parents who fall into the modern, non-traditional camp, usually do one of two things to their daughters: 1. Either they sexualize their daughters, Or 2. They masculinize their daughters. Sexualizing daughters comes most often in the form of clothing and inappropriate "sports." It looks like a five-year-old girl wearing pants that say "juicy" …
(2025-12-30). Saturday 12/27: The white supremacist subtext of Greenland rhetoric: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of The American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). Sabalenka, Kyrgios see only positives from their match. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial "Battle of the Sexes" match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community. | Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios defeated world number one Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 at a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday despite several rule tweaks implemented by the organisers to level the playing field. | Critics had warned that the match, a nod to the 1973 original "Battle of the Sexes" in which women's trailblazer Billie Jean King beat then 55-year-old former Grand Slam winner Bobby Riggs,…
(2025-12-30). Eastern Europe: Resistance Grows To Militarism, Israeli Arms Production. popularresistance.org As Western European elites scramble to maintain influence amid waning backing from the Trump administration and growing domestic opposition to pro-militarization, anti-people policies, countries in Eastern Europe are faced with a different set of dynamics. | Starting from distinct political and economic conditions, movements across the region are organizing against expected cuts and deepening ties with Israel's genocidal regime, while also pushing back against local elites seeking to profit from the EU's expanding armament agenda. Peoples Dispatch spoke with Oana Uiorean and Vlad Mure≈üan of the Elbit…
(2025-12-30). Fernando González: ICAP is a bridge of solidarity between Cuba and the world. radiohc.cu The promotion of international solidarity continues to be the central focus of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), affirmed its president, Fernando González, just hours before the institution's 65th anniversary. | ICAP, created on December 30, 1959, at the initiative of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, has played a mobilizing role in the solidarity movement with Cuba worldwide, both politically and materially, added the Hero of the Republic of Cuba in statements to the press. | González emphasized that the institution has defended Cuba's right to be a sovereign a…
(2025-12-30). The National Security Strategy Paper on China. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's National Security Strategy paper, released this month, is filled with nasty, nativist language and half-truths straight out of the Project 2025 playbook. But amidst the bluster about historic success in strengthening national security and claims about resolving wars is a stark reminder of the direction US foreign policy is taking, which looks
(2025-12-30). Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti formally recognised as chief of Bugti tribes. tribune.com.pk 
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti was formally conferred the position of chief of the Bugti tribe during a traditional ceremony in Baikar on December 29, where tribal elders placed the customary turban on his head as a symbol of leadership, trust and responsibility. | The ceremony drew members of the provincial and national assemblies, provincial ministers and a wide range of tribal notables, reflecting both the cultural importance of the event and its resonance in political circles. | In his address to the gathering, Bugti described the tribal turban as a trust that demanded justice, courage, unity…
(2025-12-30). Malaysia's Ex-PM Muhyiddin Steps Down as Opposition Leader, Opening Door for Islamist PAS. moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia's political landscape has remained volatile since the 2018 election ended decades of single-coalition rule. Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin emerged as a key figure after a 2020 political crisis elevated him to the premiership at the head of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition. PN later became the main opposition force after Anwar Ibrahim formed …
(2025-12-30). 'We Pledge to Continue the Path': Full Speech by Newly Introduced Abu Obeida. wibailoutpeople.org 
December 30, 2025 By Palestine Chronicle Staff The newly introduced military spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigades delivered his first public address, announcing the killing of the former spokesman and outlining the movement's position on the war, ceasefire, and regional developments. The Al-Qassam Brigades' newly introduced military spokesman delivered a lengthy address on Monday, during which he …
(2025-12-30). Two Palestinians hospitalized after masked settlers attack West Bank Bedouin village. haaretz.com The incident occurred in the village of Mukhmas near Ramallah. According to testimonies, the attacker emerged from a nearby settlement, threw stones, sprayed the area with pepper spray, and beat at least one person with clubs…
(2025-12-30). CFACT comments on using AI to understand big bodies of research. wattsupwiththat.com The singular ability of language and reasoning models to analyze huge bodies of technical information opens up new ways to understand and advance research.
(2025-12-30). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2025-12-30). Sanctioning fever: the United States, European Union and free speech. onlineopinion.com.au When Brussels and Washington start banning critics from crossing borders, free speech stops being a principle and becomes a geopolitical weapon.
(2025-12-30). Smog chokes Punjab as millions fall ill in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
More than 20 million people across Punjab were affected by smog and hazardous air quality in 2025, turning the winter months into a prolonged public health crisis. | Lahore bore the brunt, with over 600,000 residents seeking medical treatment for illnesses directly linked to smog. Other major cities, including Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala, collectively reported more than 1.8 million cases, according to health authorities. | Children, the elderly, daily-wage labourers and people with pre-existing conditions were the most vulnerable. Hospitals and clinics saw a surge in respiratory illnesses, wi…
(2025-12-30). Turkey calls Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'illegitimate'. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in airspace to the southwest of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed its fighters, airborne early warning aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in the airspace to the southwest of the Taiwan Island. The drills intend to test the capabilities of multi-type aircraft coordination and seizing air superiority.
(2025-12-30). UNSC members condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — The majority of United Nations Security Council member states have condemned Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa.
(2025-12-30). I love Cuba: A brave country that doesn't get down on its knees. radiohc.cu "From a very young age, I have been captivated by the Revolution and became a staunch defender of the Cuban people, their ideology, and the undefeated Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." These were the words Carmen Diniz Santos spoke when I asked her when she began her solidarity work with the Island.
(2025-12-30). Beijing opens new railway station. ecns.cn Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station, located within the integrated transport hub of the capital's sub-center, was officially put into operation on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Nepal partners with Indigenous Chepang community to implement effective conservation measures. globalvoices.org The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80. geo.tv 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia waves to activists as she arrives for a rally in Dhaka in this file picture taken January 20, 2014. — ReutersBNP says Khaleda Zia died after a prolonged illness. Zia stayed in London for medical treatment in early…
(2025-12-30). Ukraine: Negotiations At A Standstill, The War Progresses. popularresistance.org The speed of progress Russian troops are making has increased. During the last weeks several significant Ukrainian cities — Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Myronograd, Huleipole — have fallen into Russian hands. The Ukrainian command seems to ignore this reality. It took weeks to admit that Siverks had fallen. It still claims to hold ground in Myrnograd and Huleipole. It loudly claims a successful counteroffensive in Kupiansk while its troops there get bombed to smithereens. | Meanwhile Russia has widely succeeded in de-energizing Ukraine. Electricity in Ukraine's big cities is limited to less than 12 ho…
(2025-12-30). South Korea president to visit China Jan 4-7: FM. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to China from Jan. 4 to 7, 2026, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2025-12-30). Noboa declares prison perimeters in Ecuador security zones. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared the perimeters surrounding prisons as restricted security zones, requiring the Armed Forces to reinforce controls in these areas today. The decision, announced through an executive decree, came after a meeting of the State Public Security Council (Cosepe).
(2025-12-30). Are Ukraine and U.S. truly "very close" to a final peace deal to end conflict? independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the two sides are "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to a peace deal to end the Ukraine crisis. However, there is little sign that any …
(2025-12-30). Saudi-led coalition targets arms shipments from UAE in Yemen. newarab.com 
The coalition had warned it would back Yemen's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces and has urged them to withdraw "peacefully" from In recent weeks the UAE-backed Southern…
(2025-12-30). Death of a Director: Bahram Beyzai, Pioneer of Iran's New Age Cinema. juancole.com Only the misfortune of exile can provide the in-depth understanding and the overview into the realities of the world. — Stefan Zweig | Newark, Delaware (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the last few decades, Iranian cinema has gained a prominent status in the world of cinema, winning many prizes including the Oscars, the Cannes film festival, the Venice film festival and other European awards. | When one looks at the history of cinema in Iran, a few names are on top of the list: Dariyoush Mehrjoui, Abbas Kiarostami and Bahram Beyzai. Dariyoush Mehrjoui and his wife were murdered at their home…
(2025-12-30). GATE 2026 Mock Test, Paper Schedule Released. ummid.com IIT Guwahati, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026, has released the GATE 2026 Paper Schedule and Mock Test on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2025-12-30). Trump still eyes Turkey jet deal despite Israel objections. newarab.com 
US President "We're thinking about it very seriously," Trump said when asked about an
(2025-12-30). Armed clash between ISIS terrorists and security forces; MHP issues a new assessment on Syria; Drug and football betting investigations expand. uwidata.com Last week, at the top of Türkiye's agenda was large-scale operations against ISIS and an armed clash that broke out during an operation in the district of Yalova. Another important item in the agenda was statements by Feti Yƒ±ldƒ±z, Deputy Chair of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), regarding developments in Syria. The expanding investigations into …
(2025-12-30). Thailand delays release ‚of Cambodian troops over alleged truce breaches. aljazeera.com While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command dispatches bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday dispatched bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of the Taiwan Island, focusing on subjects of long-distance raid and joint precision strike, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
(2025-12-30). South Sudan orders civilian evacuation as fighting intensifies. newarab.com 
In a statement, South Sudan People's Defence Forces (SSPDF) spokesperson Lul Ruai Koang said civilians should leave areas near military barracks, assembly points and rally sites. | The military order comes a day after an airstrike at a market in Nyirol county killed 26 civilians, according to local media reports. | Thirty more people were injured…
(2025-12-30). US Military Launches 30th Strike in Boat Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command announced on Monday that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the waters of Latin America, marking the 30th strike since the campaign began on September 2. SOUTHCOM said the boat was targeted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and claimed, without providing any evidence, that it was "transiting along known narco-trafficking …
(2025-12-30). Prehistoric sites identified in Esfarayen. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Targeted paleolithic studies, supported by North Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, began in the Esfarayen and Safiabad plains, during which valuable evidence of the presence of hunter-gatherer societies in this region was identified for the first time.
(2025-12-30). Over 17,000 individuals trapped in flood, blizzard rescued. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 17,613 people affected by floods and snow blizzard in the country.
(2025-12-30). TEDPIX loses 102,000 points on Tuesday. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), dropped 102,178 points to 4.021 million on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.
(2025-12-30). LHC launches digital systems to modernise judicial, financial management. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday inaugurated three digital systems aimed at modernising the judicial and financial management of the Punjab judiciary, marking what officials described as a historic step towards automation and transparency. | The initiative seeks to streamline judicial processes, reduce manual intervention and align the administrative framework of the provincial judiciary with international standards. | The launch ceremony was attended by Registrar Amjad Iqbal Ranjha, DG District Judiciary Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan, DG Judicial and Case Management Javed Iqbal Bosal, the p…
(2025-12-30). China's latest giant panda base opens to public, blending tech with conservation. ecns.cn A new giant panda base aimed at bolstering breeding, research and international communication on Monday opened to the public on a trial basis in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
(2025-12-30). Mohamed Salah's goal takes Egypt to AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals. ummid.com Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star who is also leading Egypt national football team, Saturday scored a classic goal to beat South Africa and take the Pharaohs to 2025 Africa Cup Quarter-Finals.
(2025-12-30). Dubai sets historic record as licence plate auction crosses AED1bn. geo.tv 
Auction of luxury vehicle licence plates, organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority. — X/@rta_dubaiDUBAI: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has set a new record after selling luxury vehicle licence plates worth more than AED1.09 billion, highlighting the…
(2025-12-30). Political Firestorm over Karthigai Deepam Lamp Lighting. devdiscourse.com In a pointed critique, Union Minister L Murugan has accused the ruling DMK of disrespecting the Constitution by disregarding a High Court verdict on the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting case. According to Murugan, the DMK government prevented Hindus from exercising their constitutional right to worship, as defined by B R Ambedkar.
(2025-12-30). Israeli army removes officer over death of researcher in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli army's chief has ordered the chief of staff in the The army said Yarom, who was also a reservist colonel, would…
(2025-12-30). 'Heroic': Makkah Haram Security Guard hailed for saving pilgrim's life. ummid.com Grand Mosque Security Guard, Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad, is receiving unprecedented praise for his heroic to save a pilgrim who jumped from the first floor of the Makkah Haram in an attempt to end his life.
(2025-12-30). After the Hezbollah attack, the world wants exploding pagers. one problem. haaretz.com Since Israel's pager bomb operation against Hezbollah, private defense contractors have gotten requests for 'kinetic cyber' tools able to turn electronic devices into bombs. They don't exist…
(2025-12-30). China imposes sanctions on dozens of US weapons manufactures over arms sales to Taiwan. peoplesdispatch.org Ignoring repeated Chinese warnings and their own expressed commitments to the one-China policy, successive US administrations have been selling arms to Taiwan and supporting separatist forces there.
(2025-12-30). India-Pakistan tensions could turn into armed conflict in 2026, warns US Think Tank. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A renewed military confrontation between India and Pakistan in 2026 is a real possibility, according to a report released by a leading US-based think tank. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) has warned that worsening security conditions and cross-border terrorism could push the two nuclear-armed neighbours back into armed conflict.In its Conflicts to Watch in 2026 report, the CFR assessed the risk of a fresh India-Pakistan conflict as having a "moderate likelihood" and said such a development would have a "moderate impact" on US interests.Terror threat seen as key triggerThe report says the mai…
(2025-12-30). Dar discusses 'regional situation' with Saudi FM amid rising Gulf tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the current regional situation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The contact took place amid heightened regional tensions following Saudi Arabia's strikes on Yemen. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region and shared assessments of recent developments. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, called Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan @Faisal…
(2025-12-30). How Queer Ecology Reveals the Diversity of Nature and Human Experience. counterpunch.org 
Nature is astonishingly diverse. Across the planet's oceans, forests, grasslands, and cities, living beings interact in ways that defy rigid expectations. Yet when it comes to discussing queer behaviors in the natural world, we often hear only a handful of familiar examples: same-sex penguin couples raising chicks, male seahorses giving birth, or dolphins engaging in
(2025-12-30). Commodities Battered by Trump Turbulence Look for Breathing Space in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu Commodity markets were whipsawed in 2025 as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, trade threats and geopolitical manoeuvring drove prices more by headlines than fundamentals. Volatility surged across energy, metals and precious assets, producing sharp winners and losers. While 2026 could bring relative calm if trade tensions ease, the aftershocks of Trump-era policy shifts are likely …
(2025-12-30). Xi's diplomacy in 2025: Shedding light on a world at crossroads. ecns.cn As 2025 draws to a close, a review of Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagements throughout the year reflects China's firm and steady strides on the global stage.
(2025-12-30). Cruise missile launch exercise conducted in DPRK. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) With the presence of the Chairman of the Board of State of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, a long-range strategic cruise missile launch exercise took place in the West Sea.
(2025-12-30). Israeli police raid anti-crime Arab home, detain her over Palestinian flags. haaretz.com The 60-year-old activist, who leads weekly anti-crime protests, was questioned on suspicion of incitement after police found Palestinian flags and magnets in a search that she says left her children terrified, calling it 'political'…
(2025-12-30). Delaware settles lawsuit that alleged 'systemic failures' with how state provides special education services for prisoners. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For the last half-century, a series of federal laws have guaranteed free public education to everybody with a learning disability up to age 22, including young adults in correctional facilities. | But for years in Delaware, according to
(2025-12-30). SPL 2025/26: Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr only FC to win 10 opening matches. ummid.com Saudi Football Club Al-Nassr, led by Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, created another record Saturday, becoming the only club in the history of Saudi Pro League (SPL) to win all opening 10 matches.
(2025-12-30). A pomp-and-prize loving Trump wins highest honor. Was there really no Israeli worthy? haaretz.com Netanyahu's decision to award Trump with this year's Israel Prize raises the question of whether it should be leveraged to pay homage to another country's head of state, on a day dedicated to the country's independence…
(2025-12-30). Who is Ricky Gill? Trump's Indian-origin advisor awarded for role in India-Pakistan ceasefire. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Ranjit "Ricky" Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser in the United States, has drawn attention after being honoured with the National Security Council's Distinguished Action Award for his involvement in what was described as "India—Pakistan ceasefire negotiations" following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. | Gill currently serves as the NSC's senior director for South and Central Asia and is also a special assistant to President Donald Trump. The award was presented to him earlier this week by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Considered one of the NSC's most prestigious internal honours…
(2025-12-30). Yemen declares UAE hostile, scraps defense pact and demands troop withdrawal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has cancelled its joint defense agreement with the United Arab Emirates and declared Abu Dhabi a hostile actor, ordering all Emirati forces to withdraw from Yemeni territory within 24 hours, President Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi announced early Tuesday.In a nationally televised address, al-Alimi said the Yemeni state would act "with complete firmness" against any rebellion targeting its legitimate institutions, stressing that protecting civilians and preserving the unity of the military and security apparatus remain top priorities. He warned that escalating act…
(2025-12-30). Fatah hands over heavy weapons to Lebanese army in Ain al-Hilweh. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Russia pitches Su-57E to India with fresh offers, promising gateway to 6th-gen fighter and bomber collaboration. strategic-culture.su By Raghav PATEL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a development that could fundamentally alter the trajectory of Indo—Russ…
(2025-12-30). On cam: Before 'attack on Putin's house', Russia burned Kyiv… | Both sides sabotage Trump peace push. hindustantimes.com As diplomatic efforts intensified in Florida ahead of talks between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia launched drone attacks across Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities said. Explosions rang out as air defence systems intercepted incoming threats, with air raid alerts remaining active for hours as strikes continued into daylight, underscoring the fragile moment for peace efforts.
(2025-12-30). Trump warns Iran of new US strike if it rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm. | Speaking beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump suggested Tehran may be working to restore its weapons programs after a massive US strike in June. | "I've been reading that they're building up weapons and other things, and if they are, they're not using the sites we obliterated, but possibly diffe…
(2025-12-30). Inside Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — As global challenges intensify, nuclear technology is emerging as a practical solution across multiple sectors, offering tools for healthcare, food security, environmental protection, and sustainable energy.
(2025-12-30). Somalis rally against Israel's world-first recognition of Somaliland. aljazeera.com Demonstrations sweep Somalia as the government seeks global diplomatic support.
(2025-12-30). Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded significant law enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during festive season operations. | During this period, GTI officers issued hundreds of infringement notices, discontinued unsafe vehicles, effected arrests for serious offences and impounded vehicles operating unlawfully. | The operation that was conducted between 22 and 28 December 2025 across Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni resulted in 45 vehicles being discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded, and 27 arrests affected, main…
(2025-12-30). After 47 years, 'Fresh Air' executive producer Danny Miller retires. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In 1978, Danny Miller was 24 years old and asked to be an intern on "Fresh Air," a relatively new show on WHYY in Philadelphia, then called WUHY. | At the time, he knew little about radio and even less about NPR. But he loved jazz. His introduction to the station was through its overnight jazz show hosted by DJ Bob Perkins, which led him to Terry Gross who also played jazz on "Fresh Air" in the afternoon. | Both Gross and Miller have called themselves "lucky" that the unlike…
(2025-12-30). IIM JAP 2026: Direct Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur has started online registration for candidates who have passed CAT 2025 and now seeking admission in two-year full time MBA program through Joint Admission Process or JAP 2026.
(2025-12-30). Wednesday 12/31: New Eve Kaleidophone! indybay.org Peace United Church | 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia at 80. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- — Bangladesh is observing three days of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, at age 80. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced her passing at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after a prolonged illness, including advanced liver cirrhosis, diabetes, heart issues, and arthritis.The interim government declared state mourning, with flags at half-mast and her funeral scheduled for Wednesday at a central Dhaka prayer ground, followed by burial beside her husband, late President Ziaur Rahman. BNP leaders called for peaceful observances, while…
(2025-12-30). Ssekikubo Protests Unexplained Transfer of Election Petition Appeal. plusnews.ug 
Lawyers representing Theodore Ssekikubo, the Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, have formally protested the transfer of his election petition appeal against the Electoral Commission (EC) from the Masaka High Court to Kampala, arguing that the move was made without explanation and raises concerns about procedural fairness. The objection was raised at the commencement of proceedings …
(2025-12-30). Iran gripped by fresh unrest as economic crisis sparks biggest protests in three years. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Iran is witnessing its most intense wave of street protests in three years as a collapsing economy, soaring inflation and public anger against clerical rule spill onto the streets of major cities. Over the past two days, demonstrations have erupted across Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Shiraz and several other towns, exposing deep cracks within the Islamic Republic led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Rial crash and inflation fuel public angerThe immediate trigger for the unrest has been the dramatic fall of the Iranian rial, which has slipped beyond 42,000 against the US dollar. Inflation has c…
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts live fire training on maritime targets to the north and southwest of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct training in the waters and airspace to the north and southwest of the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-12-30). LVM3-M6 launch marks significant stride in India's space sector: PM Modi. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation's LVM3-M6 mission Wednesday December 24, 2025 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest ever, into its intended orbit.
(2025-12-30). Monday 12/29: No Monarchs Monday: Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). Malian army intensifies offensive against radical groups. plenglish.com Bamako, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The Malian Army reported that its air force carried out attacks against positions held by a terrorist group south of the town of Sorribougou, in the Kita region, resulting in the neutralization of several radicals.
(2025-12-30). Irrigation equipment exports reach $100m in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran exported about $100 million worth of irrigation equipment in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the deputy head of the Agriculture Ministry's water and soil department said.
(2025-12-30). Bethell looks to cement place as England number three. tribune.com.pk 
Jacob Bethell was not supposed to be England's headline act in the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground but he looked like a player who belonged when the tourists made their nervous chase for victory against Australia. | Replacing the dropped Ollie Pope at number three, 22-year-old Bethell had appeared on a hiding to nothing in Melbourne on a difficult pitch in front of a record crowd of 94,000. | His debut Ashes innings on Boxing Day, the biggest occasion in Australia's cricket calendar, was no fairytale, producing one run from five balls and a caught-behind dismissal off Australia's fifth-choice seame…
(2025-12-30). Tractor, Malavan share the spoils in 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor and Malavan shared the spoils in a goalless draw in Matchweek 15 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Fuad Habash Ansara: A forgotten pioneer of Palestinians in Chile. newarab.com 
When Fuad Habash Ansara arrived in Chile in September 1960, the Predominantly Christians from Bethlehem, Beit Jala, and Beit Sahour, the majority had left Palestine They worked as peddlers, established businesses and set up cultural institutions,…
(2025-12-30). Hajj 2026 4th Waiting List of 1,259 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the fourth waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 1,259 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 08, 2026.
(2025-12-30). World's largest accounting body to scrap online exams as AI fuels cheating fears. geo.tv 
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(2025-12-30). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2025-12-30). Punjabi diaspora's donation helps Royal Columbian Hospital unveil new emergency waiting room in Canada. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Royal Columbian Hospital in British Columbia, Canada, has unveiled 'Crystal Consulting Inc. Emergency Waiting Room', made possible through a significant donation from members of Punjabi diaspora in Canada.The contribution of $500,000 was made through the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation by Kuldeep Chohan and Gurpreet (Garry) Sangha, both of them from Punjab. The donation has been directed towards strengthening one of the hospital's most critical patient-facing spaces.The Emergency Waiting Room plays a vital role in the hospital's daily operations, serving thousands of patients and their families…
(2025-12-30). Razi festival honors top researchers in medical sciences. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 31st Razi research festival on medical sciences honored top researchers and technology experts in the health sector, with ministers of science and health in attendance.
(2025-12-30). The US Wants to Reshape the UN's Social Agenda. It's Doing So Alone. passblue.com 
(2025-12-30). Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Yemen's Mukalla Port Over Alleged Arms Delivery. moderndiplomacy.eu Yemen has been engulfed in a complex civil war since 2014, pitting the Iran-aligned Houthi movement against a Saudi-backed government that was forced to flee the capital, Sanaa. In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition including the United Arab Emirates intervened militarily to restore the government. Over time, however, deep fractures emerged within the coalition itself. One …
(2025-12-30). Diaz-Canel: ICAP is a bridge between peoples, a voice for just causes. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasized that the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) maintains its mission of uniting peoples and supporting just causes for humanity now more than ever.
(2025-12-30). Saving a home that witnessed revolution, Moorestown, N.J., looks ahead to America's 250th. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A nonprofit in Moorestown, New Jersey, has acquired the historic Thomas Cowperthwaite House, built in 1742. | Developer Bruce Goodman donated the colonial-era brick farmhouse and the surrounding 1.5 acres at 85 Kings Highway to "It brings the American Revolution alive for us," said Julie Maravich, president of the nonprofit.
(2025-12-30). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2025-12-30). How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very. portside.org How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very |
(2025-12-30). Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida. aljazeera.com US president and Israeli prime minister exchange flattery as Trump threatens Iran and stresses that Hamas must disarm.
(2025-12-30). Sudan's 2025: A year of shifting fronts, deepening crises. independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | The year 2025 proved pivotal in Sudan's conflict, characterized by dramatic military shifts, stalled diplomacy, and a persistent humanitarian catastrophe widely regarded as the world's largest. Militarily, the year saw a clear reversal of fortunes. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) made significant gains in the first half, recapturing key sites including …
(2025-12-30). Tuesday 12/30: Virtual Delegation – Taybeh. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2025-12-30). Uruguayan customs increases seizures in combating smuggling. plenglish.com The DNA seized various contraband goods, vehicles, suspicious packages, and counterfeit items worth more than 1.4 billion pesos (just over 36 million dollars). | This figure surpasses the total for 2024, a record year for Customs in terms of the value of seizures. | There was also an increase of more than 70% in the average value per successful operation, compared to last year's data. | Regarding contraband cigarettes, seizures to date have exceeded last year's figures by more than 80%. | In the fight against drug trafficking, 35 drug seizures of varying significance took place, most of them at Carrasco Internat…
(2025-12-30). Afridi unveils plan to transform Peshawar into a heritage-friendly city. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting at the Chief Minister's Secretariat to review the Revitalisation of Peshawar Plan, aimed at modernizing the provincial capital's urban infrastructure, enhancing civic services, and preserving its rich heritage. | The meeting examined proposed initiatives in detail and decided to form a special committee to ensure effective implementation of the plan. The Chief Minister emphasized proper planning, clearly defined timelines, and sustainable solutions for areas directly impacting citizens' daily lives, including solid…
(2025-12-30). Unemployment in Brazil falls to 5,2% in November. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 5,2% in the quarter ending in November, according to data published today by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
(2025-12-30). Second string Egypt finish group unbeaten. tribune.com.pk 
Egypt rested all their key players but still kept up their unbeaten run at the Africa Cup of Nations, drawing 0-0 with Angola on Monday to finish their Group B campaign on seven points. | Egypt had already confirmed top spot in the group before kickoff, allowing them the luxury of making 11 changes from their 1-0 win over South Africa on Friday, and giving players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush the day off. | Angola finished third in the group but must wait to see whether they could advance to the last 16 as one of the best four third-placed finishers. | Their two-point haul means they have an anxious wa…
(2025-12-30). Sacramento 175 – Sacramento River District Kwanzaa Celebration. indybay.org Sacramento River District and Old Sacramento poised to embrace "Matunda Ya Kwanza" in a good way as we open the archives and libraries to ferret out "First Fruits of the Harvest."
(2025-12-30). EconoScope | 'Love yourself first': Young Chinese consumers fuel rise in emotion-driven spending. ecns.cn The phrase "Love Yourself First" has recently gone viral online in China. Hailed as one of the "warmest buzzwords of the year," it captures a lifestyle attitude embraced by today's young people: valuing self-care and personal enjoyment.
(2025-12-30). FIR registered against lawyers for 'attacking, robbing' YouTuber Rajab Butt. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-30). Restoration and protection of historical sites planned on Qeshm Island. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Following field and expert visits after the monsoon rains with the aim of diagnosing the damages of the historical sites and monuments on Qeshm Island, Hormozgan province, a series of serious hazards and damages were identified and restoration measures were planned.
(2025-12-30). Over 2,000 industrial units go online, creating more than 27,000 direct jobs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran put more than 2,100 industrial units into operation in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 21- December 21), creating over 27,000 direct jobs and more than 50,000 indirect positions nationwide, a senior industry official said.
(2025-12-30). Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities. geo.tv 
People walk past a display sign at a currency exchange bureau as the value of the Iranian rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, December 20, 2025.— ReutersProtests over Iran's soaring cost of living spread to several universities on Tuesday, with students joining shopkeepers and bazaar…
(2025-12-30). Saudi Arabia says national security is red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen. geo.tv 
Forces of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council, arrive in a mountainous area where they are launching a military operation in the southern province of Abyan, Yemen, December 15, 2025. — ReutersSaudi-led coalition strikes southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.UAE-backed STC to…
(2025-12-30). Meet Mohammed Haris: The Owner of Al Hind Air, India's latest airline. ummid.com The Al Hind Air, owned and promoted by T. Mohammed Haris, has finally obtained the much needed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
(2025-12-30). Police Warn of Consequences for Nambooze's Alleged Incitement. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Police Force and UPDF have condemned the political statements made by Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament, Betty Nambooze, matching security numbers to the population during unrest, and said she will be arrested to answer for her inciting statements in court. During one of her weekend rallies in Mukono, Nambooze strongly criticized security agencies, …
(2025-12-30). India's Rice Export Boom Fuels a Looming Groundwater Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu India's rise to become the world's largest rice producer and exporter has been hailed by politicians as a triumph of policy and farmer resilience. Exports have nearly doubled over the past decade, surpassing 20 million metric tons in the latest fiscal year and giving India control over roughly 40% of global rice trade. Yet behind …
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts strikes on mobile ground targets in middle areas of Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct drills in the waters and airspace in the middle areas of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on striking mobile ground targets. The drills intend to test the troops' capabilities of precision strikes on key targets.
(2025-12-30). 2025 Must Be The End Of Inane Rule Of Climate 'Optimism'. popularresistance.org Allow yourself a very brief thought-experiment… What if 2025 had been the year the UK finally met its legally binding commitment to eliminate dangerous carbon emissions?… What if the mass climate mobilisations of the late 2010s had succeeded in forcing governments to act at the speed science demanded? In that alternate reality, life would almost certainly feel calmer, safer and more predictable than it does now. | As 2025 draws to a close, however, we are confronted by a harder truth. Britain is nowhere near zero carbon.
(2025-12-30). Pakistan at UN calls Israel's Somaliland recognition 'direct assault' on Somalia's sovereignty. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland at the United Nations Security Council, calling it a "direct assault" on Somalia's sovereignty as multiple member states warned the move could destabilise the Horn of Africa and violate international law. | Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Muhammad Usama Iqbal Jadoon stated that the recognition constitutes a "flagrant violation of international law" and urged the Security Council to reject all actions that undermine Somalia's unity and territorial integrity. | "Any action that diverts attention, weakens cohesion or fuels div…
(2025-12-30). Trump warns of swift new US strikes if Iran revives nuclear programme. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he prepares to greet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon arrival for meetings at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — ReutersTrump says open to negotiating smarter Iran deal.Hopes Israel moves towards…
(2025-12-30). Running out of options: the US ruling class turns to MAGA Fascism. indybay.org The rise of fascism in the US has real reasons with the decline of the US imperialist state.
(2025-12-30). Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala moved to super maximum correctional facility. sanews.gov.za Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala moved to super maximum correctional facility | Suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad. | Matlala is allegedly linked to, among others, the coordinated syndicates responsible for the looting of over R2 billion meant for healthcare in Gauteng, the attempted murder of his ex-lover and is believed to have played a role in the capture of some key members within law enforcement agencies. | "The transfer of remand detai…
(2025-12-30). Land Question Tops Agenda as Museveni Heads to Nakaseke, Nakasongola Rallies. plusnews.ug 
Leaders in Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts have identified land wrangles as the top issue they want the National Resistance Movement presidential candidate, Yoweri Museveni, to address ahead of his campaign rallies in the area. President Museveni is scheduled to hold rallies on Tuesday, December 30, at Butalangu Town Council in Nakaseke District and Wabinyonyi Sub-county …
(2025-12-30). Zelensky will have to hide for rest of life: Medvedev. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Vladimir Zelensky will have to hide for the rest of his life following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.
(2025-12-30). Nvidia in talks to buy Israel's AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion. newarab.com 
Nvidia declined to comment, while AI21 was not immediately available to comment. | A 2023 funding round valued AI21 at $1.4 billion. Nvidia and Alphabet's Google participated in that funding. | AI21, founded in 2017 by Amnon Shashua and two others, is among a clutch of AI startups tha…
(2025-12-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2025-12-30). JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown. sanews.gov.za JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 174 motorists for drunk driving in a continued crackdown against driving under the influence over the festive period. | The law enforcement agency has committed to a zero-tolerance approach for the festive season, with high visibility and roadblocks conducted. | "As the 2025 festive season enters its most critical period, our officers have intensified law enforcement operations to curb the reckless scourge of driving under the influence of alcohol. | "Between 22 and 28 December 2025, JMPD officers conducte…
(2025-12-30). Graveyard Land Dispute Uncovered: A Clash Over Heritage and Encroachment. devdiscourse.com In a tense operation on Tuesday, the revenue department assessed the legality of structures built on graveyard land near a contested religious site. The survey, conducted under tight security, exposed 22 cases of alleged encroachments, stirring local unrest.
(2025-12-30). Dental Care in Andheri: Treatments, Technology and Safety Standard. ummid.com The main reason people prefer a dental clinic in Andheri is the ease of access to it because there is a good metro connectivity, railway stations, and it is well connected to major road links.
(2025-12-30). CAT 2025 Result Out: List of 10 Toppers. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-30). Here's what Pakistanis looked up on TikTok in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
As the year comes to a close, TikTok has released its list of the most searched topics in Pakistan in 2025, offering a clear sense of what dominated public attention over the past twelve months. The searches reflect a mix of major national moments and everyday interests, highlighting how the platform is increasingly used as a place to look things up, not just scroll through content. | Cricket continued to drive some of the biggest spikes in search activity. Babar Azam remained the most searched sportsperson, with interest peaking around discussions of his 100th century. High-profile fixtures such as Pakistan v…
(2025-12-30). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-30). Holguín beneficia a más de 57 mil habitantes con cambio a energía solar en sistemas hidráulicos. radiohc.cu Más de 57 mil holguineros se benefician del cambio de matriz energética en el sector de recursos hidráulicos mediante la instalación de bombas solares en comunidades aisladas, vulnerables y de difícil acceso. Juan Mario Echavarría Hernández, delegado provincial del sector, informó que el proyecto se implementa en 11 de los 14 municipios del territorio, mejorando la accesibilidad al agua independientemente de la generación eléctrica tradicional y contribuyendo a reducir ciclos de abasto. | En esta primera etapa se prevé instalar 120 sistemas, de los cuales ya funcionan 117, beneficiando especialmente localidades a…
(2025-12-30). Desasosiego energético y ambicioso plan de energías renovables. radiohc.cu Los cubanos enfrentan un agudo déficit de generación eléctrica, cuya señal más visible reside en los prolongados apagones, si bien el Ministerio de Energía y Minas adelanta un programa para atenuar la crisis, con pilares en las energías renovables. | Los cortes eléctricos, cuyo impacto se aprecia en sectores residenciales y la economía, tienen su causa en el déficit de combustible, obsolescencia de las termoeléctricas y la imposibilidad financiera de aplicar a estas últimas los mantenimientos requeridos. | En ese aspecto y en el de la insuficiente disponibilidad de combustible incide el recrudecido bloqueo de Est…
(2025-12-30). ICAP: 65 años de amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fiel al ideario martiano y fidelista el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) celebra, junto al movimiento internacional de solidaridad con la isla rebelde, los primeros 65 años de trabajo de la institución, a cuyo fundador, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, está dedicada la celebración del aniversario. La visión de futuro de Fidel originó el ICAP el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-30). Cuba reporta más de 400 especies de aves, 28 endémicas, ante amenazas ambientales y comercio ilegal. radiohc.cu La diversidad de ecosistemas en el archipiélago cubano permite la distribución de aves por todo el territorio, con más de 400 especies registradas hasta 2024, según expertos del Programa Nacional sobre la Diversidad Biológica. De estas, 158 crían en el país —incluyendo 28 especies endémicas, una cifra similar sub endémicas y 19 endémicas del Caribe—, posicionando a Cuba como una de las islas de mayor biodiversidad aviar en la región. | Los especialistas advierten que las principales amenazas para estas poblaciones son los incendios, huracanes, deforestación, manejo forestal inadecuado y contaminación…
(2025-12-30). Congratulación de Gabón para los cubanos. radiohc.cu 
Un mensaje de felicitación, felicidad y esperanza al pueblo cubano, transmitió el Embajador de la República Gabonesa, Faustin Yves N'guiend-Mickolo, con motivo al aniversario 67 de la Revolución. | Sus palabras las hizo extensivas para el Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, a sus dirigentes y autoridades, quienes facilitan la labor diplomática de Gabón en La Habana. ´Esta es la ocasión para transmitirles mis mejores deseos, que el nuevo año pueda traer a cada uno de nosotros un poco más de felicidad, un poco más de compromiso, un poco más d…
(2025-12-30). Morro-Cabaña anuncia reajuste de tarifas para 2026 y prepara salvas por aniversario de la Revolución. radiohc.cu El Complejo de Museos Histórico Militares informó que a partir del 1ro de enero de 2026 se reajustarán las tarifas de acceso y servicios en el Parque Histórico Militar Morro-Cabaña, como parte de un proceso de actualización y homogenización de precios institucional. Según la entidad, los ingresos de visitantes internacionales apoyarán directamente la conservación y restauración de sitios patrimoniales como el Castillo del Morro, la fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabaña y el Museo de la Revolución, asegurando su preservación para futuras generaciones. | El anuncio coincide con los preparativos de la ceremonia militar…
(2025-12-30). Ataque a residencia de Putin hará revisar postura de EEUU hacia Zelenski, advierte el Kremlin. cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como "ataque terrorista" por las autoridades de Moscú, la residencia presidencial rusa en la región de Nóvgorod fue blanco de un ataque con drones durante la noche del 28 al 29 de diciembre. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó personalmente de lo sucedido a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-30). Cuba reporta más de 400 especies de aves, 28 endémicas, ante amenazas ambientales y comercio ilegal. radiohc.cu La diversidad de ecosistemas en el archipiélago cubano permite la distribución de aves por todo el territorio, con más de 400 especies registradas hasta 2024, según expertos del Programa Nacional sobre la Diversidad Biológica. De estas, 158 crían en el país —incluyendo 28 especies endémicas, una cifra similar sub endémicas y 19 endémicas del Caribe—, posicionando a Cuba como una de las islas de mayor biodiversidad aviar en la región. | Los especialistas advierten que las principales amenazas para estas poblaciones son los incendios, huracanes, deforestación, manejo forestal inadecuado y contaminación…
(2025-12-30). Un corazón cubano en Guinea Bissau. radiohc.cu La cooperación cubana en Guinea Bissau, se agradece por los pacientes con los gestos, las sonrisas y las palabras amables, sin importar la diferencia idiomática y la variedad cultural, porque lo único importante es rescatar vidas y alejar la muerte lo más posible. | En esa nación del oeste africano, desde octubre de 1976 labora una brigada médica que forma también a jóvenes profesionales en las ramas de la salud, porque allí abunda la pobreza, las carencias materiales y humanas, el deficit en la educación, la sanidad y la seguridad ciudadana. | Así lo contó el doctor en ciencia Luis Armando Wong Corrales, jefe de…
(2025-12-30). Ataque a residencia de Putin hará revisar postura de EEUU hacia Zelenski, advierte el Kremlin. cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como "ataque terrorista" por las autoridades de Moscú, la residencia presidencial rusa en la región de Nóvgorod fue blanco de un ataque con drones durante la noche del 28 al 29 de diciembre. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó personalmente de lo sucedido a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-30). Cuarto frente frío provocará marcado descenso de las temperaturas a finales de diciembre. cubadebate.cu El cuarto frente frío de la actual temporada invernal llegará al país al final de la tarde y durante las primeras horas de la noche de mañana, con incidencia inicial en la región occidental, informó el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). El frente favorecerá un marcado descenso de las temperaturas, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2025-12-30). Desasosiego energético y ambicioso plan de energías renovables. radiohc.cu Los cubanos enfrentan un agudo déficit de generación eléctrica, cuya señal más visible reside en los prolongados apagones, si bien el Ministerio de Energía y Minas adelanta un programa para atenuar la crisis, con pilares en las energías renovables. | Los cortes eléctricos, cuyo impacto se aprecia en sectores residenciales y la economía, tienen su causa en el déficit de combustible, obsolescencia de las termoeléctricas y la imposibilidad financiera de aplicar a estas últimas los mantenimientos requeridos. | En ese aspecto y en el de la insuficiente disponibilidad de combustible incide el recrudecido bloqueo de Est…
(2025-12-30). Cuarto frente frío provocará marcado descenso de las temperaturas a finales de diciembre. cubadebate.cu El cuarto frente frío de la actual temporada invernal llegará al país al final de la tarde y durante las primeras horas de la noche de mañana, con incidencia inicial en la región occidental, informó el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). El frente favorecerá un marcado descenso de las temperaturas, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2025-12-30). Eclipses, Microlunas y una Luna Azul: El completo menú astronómico de 2026. cubadebate.cu El año 2026 se presenta como un período excepcional para la observación astronómica, con un calendario lunar cargado de eventos significativos. Según los cálculos de los observatorios internacionales, el ciclo contará con un total de trece Lunas Llenas, fenómeno que no se produce todos los años y que establece un escenario propicio para otros hitos celestes.
(2025-12-30). Holguín beneficia a más de 57 mil habitantes con cambio a energía solar en sistemas hidráulicos. radiohc.cu Más de 57 mil holguineros se benefician del cambio de matriz energética en el sector de recursos hidráulicos mediante la instalación de bombas solares en comunidades aisladas, vulnerables y de difícil acceso. Juan Mario Echavarría Hernández, delegado provincial del sector, informó que el proyecto se implementa en 11 de los 14 municipios del territorio, mejorando la accesibilidad al agua independientemente de la generación eléctrica tradicional y contribuyendo a reducir ciclos de abasto. | En esta primera etapa se prevé instalar 120 sistemas, de los cuales ya funcionan 117, beneficiando especialmente localidades a…
(2025-12-30). ICAP: 65 años de amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fiel al ideario martiano y fidelista el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) celebra, junto al movimiento internacional de solidaridad con la isla rebelde, los primeros 65 años de trabajo de la institución, a cuyo fundador, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, está dedicada la celebración del aniversario. La visión de futuro de Fidel originó el ICAP el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-30). Los primeros 150 del hotel Inglaterra. radiohc.cu 
Testigo y parte de siglo y medio de historia y cultura, el hotel Inglaterra de La Habana, celebra en este diciembre sus primeros 150 años. | Desde su avanzada edad muestra al Mundo que se puede estar a la moda y no perder la identidad. | Con arquitectura de inspiración neoclásica y decorado interior con influencia morisca, el Inglaterra tiene a buen recaudo sus valores originales y los añadidos en el tiempo. | Es el más antiguo hotel en funcionamiento en Cuba y fue en 1981 el primero en el país en recibir la condición de Monumento Nacional. | Desde su privilegiada posición frente al Parque Central, a uno de los…
(2025-12-30). Amaury Pérez Vidal: Creo que estuve, y estoy, del lado de las causas justas. cubadebate.cu Desde que en 1969 comenzó mi dudable y riesgoso camino por la música, no imaginaba que llegaría un momento como éste. øCómo presentirlo siquiera? Para mí este premio era un galardón inalcanzable. Mi vida siempre estuvo acompañada por la música, desde que mi madre escuchaba en la casa familiar a Michel Legrand y mi padre el jazz de Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, y Lois Armstrong.
(2025-12-30). 2025: Villaclareños, vencedores de dificultades y obstáculos. radiohc.cu Fieles a la idea del Comandante en Jefe, quien calificó a los "villaclareños como vencedores de dificultades y obstáculos", esta provincia concluye un año de grandes retos, en medio de un complejo escenario matizado por el recrudecimiento del bloqueo y sus impactos en la vida cotidiana de los cubanos. | No obstante, nada detuvo la decisión de continuar adelante de las hijas e hijos de la tierra de Jesús Menéndez, Abel y Haydee Santamaría Cuadrado, la misma tierra cuyos pueblos fueron liberados por las fuerzas dirigidas por el Guerrillero de América. | El Programa de Gobierno para Corregir Distorsiones y Reimpulsa…
(2025-12-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2025-12-30). Morocco reach AFCON last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group. | The Olympiakos striker netted in each half in front of 62,532 fans in the capital Rabat, while Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz got the other goal as he scored for the third match running at the tournament. | Morocco finish the first round with two wins and a draw, allowing them to progress from Group A in first place with seven points. Mali finished second after a third straight draw, 0-0 against Comoros in a game they ended with 10 men,…
(2025-12-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2025-12-30). Bolivia: General Strike Led by Miners' Union Continues. orinocotribune.com An indefinite general strike called by the Bolivian Workers' Central (COB) has now entered its second week. The strike has been in response to Supreme Decree 5503, a law condemned by unions and peasant organizations for being part of an "IMF-imposed adjustment" that is deteriorating the standard of living of the working population. Miners have been at the forefront of these protests. | Since last Monday, December 22, thousands of miners have been marching on La Paz. Wearing helmets and carrying tools, they have set up roadblocks and blockades around Plaza Murillo, the central square of the national government. Th…
(2025-12-30). Incoming N.Y. Mayor Mamdani emphasizes fight for economic justice. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Signaling his continuing commitment to progressive politics in action, incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named former Biden administration Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su as the city's first-ever First Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. The appointment reflects not only the youthful Democratic Socialist mayor-elect's commitment, but also Su's record. First as California Labor …