(2025-12-29). Klarenberg Was Right! Israel Sparks Somalia Fury Over Somaliland. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Somalia has condemned Israel's unprecedented recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state, warning of a threat to territorial integrity and regional stability. Investigative reporting by Kit Klarenberg earlier this year highlighted the strategic and humanitarian stakes, including potential military bases and the relocation of displaced Gazans, raising alarm over what critics call …
(2025-12-29). Israel Has Killed at Least 414 Palestinians in Gaza Since Signing Ceasefire Deal: Health Ministry. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Saturday that Israeli forces have killed at least 414 Palestinians and wounded 1,142 since the ceasefire was supposed to go into effect on October 10, as the IDF continues violating the deal. The Health Ministry said that over the previous 48-hour period, at least four Palestinians were killed by the …
aljazeera.com (2025-12-29). Any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target': Houthi leader
The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels has warned any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a "military target", in the latest condemnation of Israel's move to recognise the breakaway region.
(2025-12-29). Gaza Changed the World's Power System. globalresearch.ca The Western system is acknowledging — by its own behavior — that Palestinian strategy is now actively reshaping the field of power itself.
(2025-12-29). Winter floods wreak havoc on Gaza displacement camps as Israel blocks aid. aljazeera.com Heavy rains flood Gaza, leaving families struggling to stay dry amid aid shortages and widespread Israeli destruction.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-29). Gaza as the Last Moral Frontier against Israel's Policy of Annihilation
Three dominant narratives contend for the future of Gaza and occupied Palestine, yet only one is being translated into consequential action: the Israeli narrative of domination and genocide. This singular, violent vision is the only one backed by the brute force of policy and fact. | | The first narrative belongs to the Trump administration, largely embraced by the US Western allies.
(2025-12-29). Thursday 1/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Inspiration Point (Tilden Regional Park), Wildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda, CA 94563…
(2025-12-29). Gaza as the Last Moral Frontier against Israel's Policy of Annihilation. counterpunch.org 
Three dominant narratives contend for the future of Gaza and occupied Palestine, yet only one is being translated into consequential action: the Israeli narrative of domination and genocide. This singular, violent vision is the only one backed by the brute force of policy and fact.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-29). Hamas armed wing confirms death of Abu Obeida, other leaders
In a video statement released on Monday, the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas's military wing, confirmed the death of its long-time spokesman and announced the appointment of a new masked spokesperson.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-29). Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia claims to have seized village in Donetsk
The Russian army claims its troops have captured of the Dibrova village in eastern Ukraine's war-torn Donetsk region. | Also in Donetsk, at least one person has been killed and five injured in Russian shelling of the eastern city of Sloviansk, according to the head of the region's military administration.
(2025-12-29). Hamas armed wing confirms death of‚Å Abu Obeida, other leaders. aljazeera.com The group also confirmed the death of former Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar.
(2025-12-29). Frozen Aid, Gaza Shivers, and Trump's Deal Melts Away. counterpunch.org 
Ceasefire? Peace in the Middle East? Ask a Gazan about it (well, not one of the 360 or more that the IDF has killed during the "ceasefire"). Ask the UN, which said 10 days ago that Israel is blocking most of the desperately needed aid (food, shelter, medical) to simply keep people alive as winter
(2025-12-29). This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents. aljazeera.com Netanyahu is set to meet the US president again, with past meetings since the Gaza war followed by regional escalation.
(2025-12-29). Heavy rain and fierce winds uproot Gaza Tents, forcing families into the cold. tehrantimes.com Heavy rain and strong winds flooded and uprooted tents in the Gaza Strip on Monday, worsening already dire living conditions for Palestinians after two years of Israeli genocide.
(2025-12-29). The Gaza Genocide was not a One-Off: The Blueprint is There to be Repeated. scheerpost.com By Ramzy Baroud for the Middle East Monitor The architecture of extermination: Why the Gaza genocide is premeditated and repeatableSuppose 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 …
(2025-12-29). Italy Meloni Gov Attacks Dockers Unions For Action On Palestine. indybay.org The Italian Meloni government is retaliating against the USB union for taking action against the genocide in Gaza…
(2025-12-29). Tents flooded by heavy rains in Gaza amid calls for Israel to let in aid. aljazeera.com Heavy winter rains and strong winds have brought new dangers to displaced Palestinians in a Gaza devastated by Israel.
(2025-12-29). Hamas says key spokesman Abu Ubaida killed in Israeli strike earlier this year. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas has confirmed that its armed wing spokesman, known as Abu Ubaida, was killed in Gaza months after Israel said he had died in an air strike. | In a statement released on Monday, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades said Abu Ubaida had been killed during the war with Israel, describing him as a "commander and spokesman" whose identity had remained concealed throughout his public appearances. | Israel had announced in August that Abu Ubaida was killed in an air strike on Gaza on 30 August, but Hamas had not previously acknowledged his death. | The confirmation came in a video message posted on the group's Telegr…
(2025-12-29). Gaza's Project Sunrise: Cat out of the bag. ummid.com Gaza's Project Sunrise right from the beginning was to get Gaza free of Palestinians, so that it could be redeveloped as a riviera or a Singapore in the desert, leading on AI and modern tech…
(2025-12-29). Israel Police chief to promote officer who ordered arrest of Gaza hostage protesters in synagogue. haaretz.com Despite an official reprimand for ordering the arrest of women distributing flyers at a synagogue, Chief Superintendent Yaniv Volvovic is set for promotion to deputy commander of the Jerusalem District. His advancement was approved by Minister Ben-Gvir, sources said…
(2025-12-29). Winter storms are battering Gaza's displaced Palestinians. newarab.com 
(2025-12-29). Netanyahu set to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago for talks on Gaza, Iran. haaretz.com Sources familiar with the details of the visit said they are struggling to assess whether Trump will take a friendly or hostile approach toward Netanyahu. 'With Trump, you never know,' one said…
(2025-12-29). The masked voice lives on: Abu Obaida and Gaza's unyielding resistance. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has confirmed that its armed wing spokesperson, Abu Obaida, and then Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar were martyred in Israel's genocidal war earlier this year. The announcement came in a prerecorded address by the newly appointed spokesman of the Izz al Din al Qassam Brigades, who vowed that the blood of the martyrs would only strengthen the resolve of the resistance.
(2025-12-29). Israel's Ceasefire Violations in Gaza Continue to Pile Up. scheerpost.com By International Middle East Media Center Israeli occupation forces continued to breach the ceasefire agreement on Friday and Saturday, carrying out new airstrikes, artillery fire, and machine‚Äëgun attacks across several areas of the Gaza Strip. The renewed violations come as casualty figures climb and rescue teams warn they are unable to reach many of the …
(2025-12-29). Winter rain floods Gaza camps as Netanyahu heads for US meeting. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-29). Israel has committed nearly 1,000 ceasefire violations in Gaza since October 10. tehrantimes.com Gaza officials report that 418 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli ceasefire violations since the truce began on October 10.
(2025-12-29). Wassailing in the Age of Endless War, ICE, and Epstein. counterpunch.org The war is not meant to be won, it is meant to be continuous. Hierarchical society is only possible on the basis of poverty and ignorance. This new version is the past and no different past can ever have existed. In principle the war effort is always planned to keep society on the brink of
(2025-12-29). Epstein, Dershowitz, and the Israel Lobby. dissidentvoice.org Conman, convict, paedophile and a life terminated in circumstances of purported suicide. The list for Jeffrey E. Epstein, figure of cosmic social and political influence in the United States, is long. Trafficking in female flesh for his extensive client list, lubricated by his lover Ghislaine Maxwell, tends to be the crowning feature of most discussions …
(2025-12-29). Iran rejects claims of embassy staff exit from Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Tehran says its embassy in Venezuela remains fully operational, rejecting the distorted reports.
(2025-12-29). Did Trump Just Confess to Attacking Venezuela. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump said in a radio interview that the United States had knocked out "a big facility" last week as part of his administration's ongoing pressure campaign to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | "They have a big plant or a big facility where the ships come from," Trump
(2025-12-29). Venezuela: UN Report Demonstrates Illegality Of US Blockade. popularresistance.org The Venezuelan government stated that the recent report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) constitutes a resounding legal and political condemnation of the armed blockade imposed by the United States. The report demonstrates that this policy gravely violates international law and the Charter of the United Nations. | On Wednesday, December 24, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil highlighted that the statement by independent UN experts confirms what Venezuela has been stating for years: that Washington is carrying out a colonial-style strategy of threats, force, and plun…
(2025-12-29). President Maduro: Venezuela's Army Is Made of Emancipators and Liberators (+Economic Growth). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led the message of greeting to the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) on Sunday, reaffirming the liberating and emancipatory character of Venezuela's armed force, which remain in perfect popular-military unity to safeguard tranquility and peace. | "Our military has a glorious history as emancipatory soldiers, liberators of this land," he said, while celebrating the 200th anniversary of the creation of the Venezuelan Army's military academy, which was established even before the continent's emancipatory struggles began. | "Our military is not imperialist; they do not go out…
(2025-12-29). Venezuelan Trade Unions Propose Plan To President Maduro. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela — Dozens of Venezuelan trade unions representing public and private sectors ranging from national oil company workers to educators to motorcycle taxistas joined together in the Constituent Congress of the Working Class on December 15-17 in Caracas. They gathered as the culmination of over 22,000 assemblies of workers throughout the country involving nearly 67,000 elected delegates from October to December. | A spokeswoman, Maria Griman, from National Commission of Council of Productive Workers, the Hydro-carbons sector, presented to President Nicolas Maduro a list of four proposals.
(2025-12-29). Wednesday 1/14: Webinar: US aggression towards Venezuela and its repercussions for Latin America. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/BX66_bP-OEqF2ERN7……
(2025-12-29). Spook Story: Ex-US amb. to Venezuela monetizes coup-plotting alongside former CIA officials. scheerpost.com By Jack Poulson and Max Blumenthal for The Grayzone While pushing for war on Venezuela in legacy media, former US ambassador Jimmy Story is soliciting clients for consulting firms run by notorious ex-CIA officials. Editor's note: Former US ambassador to Venezuela James "Jimmy" Story has gone from de facto manager of the putschist, Washington-backed opposition in Venezuela to one of …
(2025-12-29). The war in Sudan is "between two wings of a comprador parasitic capitalist class" peoplesdispatch.org 
The war in Sudan is not simply "between two generals, but between two wings of a comprador parasitic capitalist class," fighting each other against the backdrop of a regional and global contest over Sudan's land, resources, and geostrategic location on the Red Sea, argues Sidgi Kaballo of the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP).
(2025-12-29). In 2025, Educators Didn't Just Endure Repression; They Built Resistance. popularresistance.org On a humid June afternoon, I arrived at Florida International University expecting to give what I thought would be a standard talk on my new book, Teach Truth, about the escalating assault on antiracist education. But when historian and freedom fighter Dr. Marvin Dunn took me to the campus, he made clear this would be no ordinary event. | "This is Florida," he said. "They banned saying 'systemic racism' in the classroom." | I knew this was true in theory. But when he locked eyes with me and I saw the turmoil beneath his composure, it became profoundly real.
(2025-12-29). Worker-Owned Cooperatives Are Rising In New York. popularresistance.org At most workplaces, there is a boss and an employee. The boss calls the shots — how much employees get paid, what drinks get put on the menu, what the exterior and interior design of the workplace will look like and more. If workers get burnt out, they either get fired or quit, with little say on how things get run or how they could change. | What if, instead, the binary between worker and owners was shattered, and workplaces were run collectively by worker-owners? | This was the question that Boyfriend Co-op, a lesbian cafe-bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, sought to answer when they opened nine months ago, joini…
(2025-12-29). Concrete is a big contributor to climate change. Penn researchers say they can shrink its footprint. whyy.org 
This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? The world uses
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Israel Is Erecting Another Expulsion and Annexation Fence in the West Bank. transcend.org The Haaretz lead editorial on 4 Dec 2025: Almost in secret and certainly with no official announcement, the army has begun erecting a separation barrier in the heart of the Jordan Valley. So far, work has commenced only on Section C of the project, known as the "second wire."
(2025-12-29). In the Global Race for Electric Vehicle Dominance, the US is Falling Way Behind. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | — | ( About
(2025-12-29). CUET 2026: NTA Releases Registration Guideline, Syllabus. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the guidelines for registration, syllabus and online application process for the candidates planning to appear in the Common University Entrance Test or CUET 2026 (UG).
(2025-12-29). Yemen warns of military action against Israelis in Somaliland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has said that any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a military target, as it constitutes aggression against Somalia and Yemen.
(2025-12-29). Museveni will win, but the landscape has changed since his last victory. independent.co.ug 
But the opposition faces the ruling party's continued use of violence to manipulate the election NEWS ANALYSIS | LUKE MELCHIORRE | On the eve of Uganda's 2021 presidential election, it was clear that regardless of how Ugandans voted, the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, would most likely be declared the winner. Amid mounting repression, accusations of vote rigging, and an internet …
(2025-12-29). Police Net 14 Suspects over Brutal Attacks on Election Constables in Arua City. plusnews.ug 
Police in Arua City are holding 14 suspects in connection with a series of aggravated robberies targeting Election Special Police Constables, following two separate attacks that have raised fresh security concerns ahead of the electoral period. The suspects, Godwin Munguci, Godi Abdul Karim, Howard Ismael, Ayiko Saviour, Abel Mahad, Auzo Philliam, Anguyo Innocent, Lematia Godfrey, …
(2025-12-29). Building Unity Gathering in Madison January 2, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1AhJPFsJPk/ Join us on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6: 00 pm in the Common Room of the University Heights Apartments — 2206 University Ave. on Madison's west side. The goals for this and other Building Unity Gatherings is to share fellowship, food, and information so that we can create stronger and more connected communities. …
2025-12-29: TRUMP ZELENSKY MTG | Full Spectrum Defeat in Ukraine | Time For the Eu to Face the Music
(2025-12-29). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 29. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, December 29.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river. sanews.gov.za Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river | A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the Lebombo Border Post in Mpumalanga. | According to the SANDF, the incident occurred on Christmas when a military vehicle carrying two members of the SANDF Military Police attempted to cross a river while conducting their duties during the execution of Operation Corona. | "Tragically, the body of one SANDF member has since been recovered. The second member remains missing. | "A…
(2025-12-29). US Funding for UN Aid Once Totaled $17 Billion. Trump Slashed It to $2 Billion. truthout.org The Trump administration on Monday announced a commitment of $2 billion to United Nations humanitarian assistance efforts, a fraction of what the US has previously provided as President Donald Trump's foreign aid cuts continue to wreak deadly havoc worldwide. The US State Department said the funds will be tied to reform efforts pushed by the administration, as it warns individual UN agencies… |
(2025-12-29). Transitioning Rural Employment: From MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G Act. devdiscourse.com A parliamentary panel convened on Monday to scrutinize the transition process from the UPA-era MGNREGA to the Narendra Modi government's VB-G RAM G Act, a move aimed at invigorating rural employment and infrastructure in India. The panel focused on how to execute this shift seamlessly within six months as new legislation comes into force.
(2025-12-29). Zelensky Acknowledges Major Differences With Russia Over Donbas. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) He made the statement during a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump following talks at Mar-a-Lago, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. | Answering a question …
(2025-12-29). Iran, Turkey business groups seek to expand industrial, trade cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Business delegations from Turkey's Van province and Iranian industrial representatives held talks in Tehran on ways to remove trade barriers and expand bilateral industrial and commercial cooperation, officials said.
(2025-12-29). Ilam province expands handicraft exports to Persian Gulf markets. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's western province of Ilam has begun exporting its handicrafts to the Persian Gulf littoral countries, marking a new phase in efforts to expand international markets for locally made products, a provincial official said on Sunday.
(2025-12-29). 2025: Trump's year of 'emergency', 'invasion' and 'narcoterrorism'. aljazeera.com US president claims widespread and varied emergencies to justify executive authority in first year of second term.
(2025-12-29). 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."
(2025-12-29). 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…
(2025-12-29). Mass layoffs deepen across US economy as job cuts in auto, logistics and tech continue into 2026. wsws.org The elimination of 1,145 workers at GM's Factory Zero in Detroit are part of the wave of mass layoffs that will continue into the new year.
(2025-12-29). Mexican President Defends Oil Shipment to Cuba as Sovereign, Humanitarian Decision. transcend.org 23 Dec 2025 – Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum yesterday said that shipping Mexican oil to Cuba was within the principles of sovereignty and humanitarianism, despite criticism from the U.S. asking Mexico to reconsider its relationship with Cuba.
(2025-12-29). India approves $8.8b defence allocations for Army, Navy and Air Force. tribune.com.pk 
India's defence acquisition council (DAC) has cleared proposals worth 790 billion rupees ($8.78 billion) to buy radars, radios, automatic take-off landing recording systems and other equipment for its army, navy and air force, the defence ministry said on Monday. | Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the DAC meeting granted the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for a range of capability-enhancing equipment, including radars, radios, loiter munitions, anti-drone systems, precision rockets, aircraft simulators, and maritime surveillance tools. | New weapons systems for Army | Indian media sources said that, I…
(2025-12-29). Altering Demography': Israel Bars Displaced Palestinians from Returning to Their West Bank Homes. transcend.org 18 Dec 2025 – Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced from West Bank over the past year. The IDF continues to raze buildings, saying it does so for 'operational reasons'; residents say, 'There's no explanation for the destruction of buildings and homes, except that it is collective punishment.'
(2025-12-29). Nigeria denies persecution of Christians after US missile attack. ummid.com Donald Trump said the US missiles on Christmas Day attacked 'terrorists' targeting Christians in Nigeria even as the Giant of Africa denied persecution of Christians in the country as claimed by the U.S. President…
(2025-12-29). How Nvidia's Supercomputers Are Advancing AI in Advanced Military Technologies. transcend.org NVIDIA, through strategic collaborations, cutting-edge hardware and substantial investments, is enhancing worldwide military capabilities including autonomous systems (killer robots), battlefield intelligence, and secure communications.
(2025-12-29). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-29). Instrumental Reason and Left Politics. indybay.org When market liberals claim that the market is the most complete way of obtaining information in order to make decisions, and when one now realizes – not only from a left-wing perspective – that more and more areas of life are subject to this marketization, this shows how capitalist reproduction works by excluding a comprehensive, non-instrumental reason.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Explained: How to change gmail.com email address. ummid.com In a much desired feature, Google has now decided to allow @gmail.com email address users to change with a new user name without losing data and also brand value.
(2025-12-29). KZN road safety operations net 100. sanews.gov.za KZN road safety operations net 100 | A total of 100 people have been arrested in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, by the officers of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) for violating various traffic laws this past weekend. | The arrests were part of the #NenzaniLaEzweni operation aimed at ensuring road safety, tackling drunk driving, reckless driving, illegal activities — such as undocumented foreign truck drivers with fake licences – and ensuring roadworthiness. | "The #NenzaniLaEzweni Operation is a resounding success and very effective. This morning, we are observing many visitors returning home after spending…
(2025-12-29). Petrochemicals: Heart of Iran's economic resilience. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Iran marks its National Petrochemical Industry Day, celebrating a sector pivotal to economic resilience, value-added production, and reducing reliance on crude oil exports.
(2025-12-29). Coupang to Pay $1.18 Billion in Compensation for Massive Data Leak. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has announced a compensation plan totaling 1.69 trillion won ($1.18 billion) for 33.7 million affected users following last month's massive data breach. Each impacted account will receive a voucher worth 50,000 won to use on the company's platforms. Why It MattersThe data leak triggered widespread public and political backlash, raising …
(2025-12-29). Iran's private sector eyes technical, engineering co-op with Indonesia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's private sector is ready to participate in large-scale technical and engineering projects in Indonesia, the head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said, calling for closer cooperation between the chambers of commerce of the two countries to facilitate joint business activity.
(2025-12-29). Rare landspout seen in Gwadar ahead of nationwide rain spell. tribune.com.pk 
A rare landspout was sighted in the coastal city of Gwadar on Monday ahead of an approaching western disturbance expected to bring rainfall to parts of the country. | The unusual weather phenomenon was observed rising from the ground towards the sky, forming a visible column of rotating air that caught the attention of residents in nearby areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall from Tuesday under the influence of a western disturbance, with experts linking the landspout's formation to the same weather system. | According to meteorologists, landspouts and waterspouts are rotati…
(2025-12-29). These Apps Let You Bet on Deportations and Famine. Mainstream Media Is Eating It Up. theintercept.com 
Tarek Mansour, co-founder of Kalshi, during a joint SEC-CFTC roundtable at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 29, 2025. Photo: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images | How many people will the Trump administration They're also betting propositions that two…
(2025-12-29). Jailed Pro-Palestine Hunger Strikers in UK Are "At Increasing Risk of Death" truthout.org Alarm is growing over the treatment and deteriorating health of eight pro-Palestinian activists jailed in the United Kingdom who are on hunger strike to protest their detention. The activists remain imprisoned as they await trial over charges linked to their work with Palestine Action, which the British government has banned under its Terrorism Act over direct action protests against Israel's… |
(2025-12-29). Australian high school students oppose social media ban. wsws.org Teenagers in the industrial city of Newcastle, north of Sydney, speak out against the Labor government's legislation to bar them from accessing social media platforms.
(2025-12-29). The Democrats' greatest challenge ever. onlineopinion.com.au This is not a culture war election but a survival one: bread-and-butter politics versus unchecked executive power.
(2025-12-29). Forced circumcision of Bamasaaba 'defaulters' is Illegal, unnecessary, outdated and unhelpful. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | ALFRED GERESOM MUSAMALI | I have seen an alarmist letter (attached) allegedly written by one Joram Khamboson Mayatsa, who calls himself Umukuuka IV uwa Inzu ya Masaaba (IYM), mobilising all Bamasaaba of Uganda, Kenya and the Diaspora to participate in and support the upcoming "Circumcision Day" for Bamasaaba "defaulters". Mayatsa specified that …
(2025-12-29). Zelensky touches down in Miami amid Ukraine blitz, heads straight to Mar-a-Lago for Trump showdown. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Miami ahead of a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. The talks are expected to focus on security cooperation, economic agreements, and key territorial issues as Ukraine and Russia remain locked in a dispute over the Donbas region. The meeting comes at a critical time for U.S.-Ukraine relations, with global attention on Washington's role in the ongoing conflict. As Trump spends the holidays in Florida, this diplomatic encounter could shape the next phase of international engagement with Ukraine.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Miley Cyrus's Pitch To James Cameron Lands Her Avatar Movie Song. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Miley Cyrus on Pitching for 'Avatar' Singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus has revealed she proactively pitched her music to filmmakers at the 2025 Oscars and other events, leading …
(2025-12-29). FO ∞ Podcasts: The Forbidden C-word, Class in America. fairobserver.com 
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Kent Jenkins Jr., a former political reporter from The Washington Post turned communications consultant, discuss America's "forbidden C-word: " class. They argue that class shapes opportunity, identity and political behavior, even as Americans prefer a national story of rugged individualism. Jenkins frames himself as a class migrant — someone who grows up…
(2025-12-29). Five Myths About Learning A New Language Busted. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Language learning is often a daunting prospect. Many of us wish we had learned a language to a higher level at school. But even though adults of all ages can do well in …
(2025-12-29). Hawai'i Has a Rare Opportunity to Reclaim Land from the US Military. transcend.org 23 Dec 2025 – Since 1964, the U.S. military has leased roughly 47,000 acres of land from the State of Hawai'i — for a token $1. The leases are set to expire in 2029, offering Hawai'i a rare opportunity to reclaim land from the war machine.
(2025-12-29). Scientists Say Public Engagement and Pressure Are Key to Reducing Nuclear Risks. truthout.org Faster, stealthier missiles, accelerated weapons development, and the threat of an unrestrained nuclear arms race, set against the backdrop of a withering arms control regime, point to a worsening global nuclear threat as 2025 comes to a close. On top of that, just before meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping in October, President Donald Trump abruptly, and very imprecisely announced in a social… |
(2025-12-29). UK Labour government and Supreme Court continue cover up of "dirty war" in Ireland. wsws.org 31 years after the murder of Paul "Topper" Thompson, the UK Supreme Court has upheld the "neither confirm nor deny" stance taken by the government when "covert human intelligence source(s)" or surveillance operations are in danger of being publicly exposed.
(2025-12-29). Iran ready to respond forcefully to any hostile act. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Iran's General Staff of the Armed Forces said it will not allow any harm to be inflicted on the country or its people, warning that any renewed hostile act would be met with a stronger response.
(2025-12-29). Frozen Yellow River waterfall captivates tourists. ecns.cn Recently, due to continuous cold weather, the Yellow River's Hukou Waterfall, located at the border of Jixian county in Shanxi and Yichuan county in Shaanxi, has presented a breathtaking ice curtain landscape for tourists. The layered ice curtains, glistening in the sunlight, complemented by a vibrant rainbow arcing above the waterfall, create a stunning sight that has attracted numerous visitors.
(2025-12-29). The Body as the Final Weapon: Palestine Action and the Spirit of Bobby Sands. counterpunch.org 
When the machinery of the state is totally dedicated to the protection of genocide; when the courts act as private security for arms dealers and weapons manufacturers; and when the political class—from Labour to Tory—competes to see who can bow lower to the Zionist lobby, the only territory left to reclaim is the body itself.
(2025-12-29). UPS using AI surveillance cameras from Lytx to monitor drivers, further exposing sellout of 2023 contract struggle. wsws.org The 2023 contract prohibits the use of inward-facing cameras but Lytx cameras are using AI to monitor drivers and issue distracted driving alerts…
(2025-12-29). Trump Slashes US Humanitarian Aid Pledge as His Cuts Kill Hundreds of Thousands Globally. scheerpost.com By Jake Johnson for Common Dreams The Trump administration on Monday announced a commitment of $2 billion to United Nations humanitarian assistance efforts, a fraction of what the US has previously provided as President Donald Trump's foreign aid cuts continue to wreak deadly havoc worldwide. The US State Department said the funds will be tied to reform efforts pushed by the …
(2025-12-29). War drives Israeli tech workers to seek relocation abroad, report says. haaretz.com Without active government steps to ensure regulatory and geopolitical stability, Israel risks a gradual erosion of its tech ecosystem, the Israel Advanced Technology Industries Association warned in its report…
(2025-12-29). Navi Mumbai International Airport Launch: A People-Centric Celebration. devdiscourse.com The inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport marked a departure from typical infrastructure launches, prioritizing emotion and inclusivity over spectacle. The opening ceremony was a heartfelt tribute to the thousands of workers who were instrumental in its creation, marked by a visually stunning drone display.
(2025-12-29). African Union security council meets today over DRC situation. independent.co.ug 
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) will on Monday convene its 1321st session at the ministerial level to discuss the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The session is expected to commence with opening remarks by Kacou Houadja Léon Adom, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cà¥te …
(2025-12-29). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-29). Myanmar's junta turns election into a weapon of fear and repression. onlineopinion.com.au The National League for Democracy, which won the 2015 and 2020 elections, has been dissolved, and its leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi, remain in detention.
(2025-12-29). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-29). Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Salah shines as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1. ummid.com Mohamed Salah led Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe on Monday December 22, 2025.
(2025-12-29). Karachi-Dhaka direct flights to start in January. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider expressed hope that Karachi-Dhaka direct flights will start in January during his meeting with Bangladesh government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House in Dhaka. | According to a post on X, both sides discussed ways to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and aviation, as well as scaling up cultural, educational, and medical exchanges to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two South Asian nations. | The Pakistani high commissioner noted that bilateral trade has recorded a 20 per cent growth compared to last year, with b…
(2025-12-29). Remain steadfast for Palestine. greenleft.org.au Remain steadfast for Palestine | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-29). The Power of Quantum Thinking. transcend.org Can quantum physics help us rethink the nature of consciousness? In this inspiring keynote from 'A Symposium on Consciousness,' Vandana Shiva—a renowned physicist, author, and environmental activist—explores the profound connections between quantum mechanics, consciousness, and ecological democracy. MUST WATCH…
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Chinese Embassy in Panama opposes demolition of Chinese monument in Panama. ecns.cn (ECNS) — The Chinese Embassy in Panama on Monday expressed extreme shock, strong indignation and firm opposition after the municipal government of Arraiján forcibly demolished the China—Panama Friendship Park and a monument commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese people in Panama.
(2025-12-29). US pledges US$2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding. scmp.com The United States on Monday announced a US$2 billion pledge for UN humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump's administration continued to slash US foreign assistance and warn United Nations agencies to "adapt, shrink or die" in a time of new financial realities. | The money is a small fraction of what the US has contributed in the past but reflected what the administration believes is a generous amount that would maintain the United States' status as the world's largest humanitarian donor.
(2025-12-29). Welcome to a world where wars don't end and sanctions don't work. strategic-culture.su By Peiman SALEHI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The age of 'distributed multipolarity' shows that superpowers alone can no longe…
(2025-12-29). 2025 Climate Good News: Sustainables met all new Demand, EVs 25% of New Car Sales, Global Heating Projections fell to 2.8 ∫ C. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — I looked back through our Informed Comment archives for what I thought were the most significant green energy good news stories we covered in 2025, and here are the 3 that I came up with. | 1.
(2025-12-29). 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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(2025-12-29). Wednesday 12/31: New Eve Kaleidophone! indybay.org Peace United Church | 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-12-29). Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in contentious elections. aljazeera.com UN human rights chief condemns the elections, citing a crackdown on dissent.
(2025-12-29). Pakistan flags Christmas vandalism, attacks on Muslims in India to world bodies. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan on Monday condemned incidents of vandalism reported during Christmas in India and voiced concern over violence against Muslims, urging the international community to take note. | Responding to media queries, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the persecution of minorities in India remained a matter of deep concern for Pakistan. | He referred to recent incidents reported during the Christmas period in which religious symbols and decorations were vandalised. He also pointed to what he described as state-sponsored actions against Muslim communities. | According to official press remarks issue…
(2025-12-29). Iran's execution surges after war with Israel, rights groups sound alarm. hindustantimes.com Iran carried out at least 1,922 executions in a single year, more than double last year's total, amid a sweeping spy crackdown following the June war with Israel. Human rights groups warn the true toll may be higher as Tehran intensifies repression during economic crisis and internal unrest.
(2025-12-29). Nine killed, including five children, in deadly Suriname stabbing. geo.tv 
(2025-12-29). (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.
(2025-12-29). Syrian Alawites Begin Mass Protests Against Government Violence. popularresistance.org Syrian citizens of the Alawite minority sect took to the streets on 28 December to protest against government violence and sectarian persecution, in line with a call made by the community's religious leader a day earlier. | Members of the minority sect protested in the Alawite neighborhoods of the central governorate of Homs, and in several towns and cities on the country's coast, including Tartous, Jableh, and Latakia. | Protests also erupted in Hama governorate, including in the city of Masyaf. | Alawite Syrians held up banners reading "Federalism is the solution" and "the blood of Alawites is not cheap," among…
(2025-12-29). Queer and Trans People Were Under Attack in 2025. Here's How We Fought Back. scheerpost.com By Toshio Meronek & Eric A. Stanley for Truthout This year — 2025 — was bleak. There's trans joy around, but to keep it from drying up we're going to need to stay with the horror of our current moment. Not so long that it destroys us, but long enough to strategize against its creeping totality. The …
(2025-12-29). Chabahar airport to resume intl. flights in mid-January. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – International flights from Chabahar Airport in southeastern Iran will resume in January, 2026 with services to Muscat, Karachi and Sharjah, the head of the Chabahar Free Trade-Industrial Zone said on Monday.
(2025-12-29). Optus report whitewashes Australia's emergency phone breakdowns. wsws.org The telecommunication company's report seeks to absolve management of any responsibility for the fatal events of September 18, when some 605 calls to emergency services numbers failed to connect.
(2025-12-29). Kadaga Pins Museveni's Busoga Comeback on Sugarcane Prices, FPU Exit. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, says improved sugarcane prices and the disbandment of the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) could significantly boost President Yoweri Museveni's performance in the Busoga sub-region ahead of next month's polls scheduled for January 15, 2025. President Museveni lost Busoga to National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as …
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). FBR suspends officials over sugar mill duty lapses. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has initiated disciplinary action and immediately suspended six officials found to be unauthorisedly absent from their assigned monitoring duties at sugar mills, reaffirming its zero-tolerance policy towards misconduct and dereliction of duty. | The officials had been deployed under Section 40B of the Sales Tax Act, 1990 to ensure effective, transparent and uninterrupted monitoring of sugar production, said a news release. | The absence was detected during routine monitoring and verification carried out by the Large Tax Office (LTO) Lahore, responsible for maintaining strict…
(2025-12-29). Who really won Iraq's elections? aljazeera.com Formation of the new government will have to tread a fine line to satisfy domestic and international pressures.
(2025-12-29). Hunger Striker Loses Ability To Stand As Strike Hits Day 55. popularresistance.org Prisoners for Palestine have announced that hunger striker T Hoxha has lost the ability to stand. Hunger striker Heba Muraisi, meanwhile, is losing the ability to speak. The hunger strikers have endured 18 months in prison without trial. As a consequence of this and other instances of alleged mistreatment, they recently launched legal action against justice secretary David Lammy. Notably, these activists were imprisoned before the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.
(2025-12-29). 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)…
(2025-12-29). Faiz Hameed appeals 14-year military court sentence, seeks judgment copy: lawyer. tribune.com.pk 
Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has challenged the 14-year sentence handed down to him by a military court and has sought a copy of the judgment, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. | Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq told The Express Tribune that the appeal was filed with the army chief two days ago, while a separate application has been submitted to the Court of Appeal's registrar at GHQ seeking a copy of the written decision. | "The appeal has already been filed," Ashfaq said, without disclosing the specific grounds raised in the challenge. | According to the military, Hameed was…
(2025-12-29). Doornkop building collapse to be investigated. sanews.gov.za Doornkop building collapse to be investigated | Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has requested an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse of a building in Doornkop, Johannesburg. | The tragic incident claimed the lives of three people, including a child. Three others have been taken to hospital with injuries. | "This is a deeply distressing incident. My thoughts and condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and with all those who were injured as a result of this tragic collapse. | "As the Department of Public Works and Infra…
(2025-12-29). Syria Opens Criminal Investigation Into Assad-Era Mass Grave. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria's new government has ordered troops to guard a remote desert military site east of Damascus after a Reuters investigation revealed it was used to conceal thousands of bodies under former president Bashar al-Assad. The site in the Dhumair desert was central to a covert operation known as "Operation Move Earth," in which bodies were …
(2025-12-29). The Vietnam Draft Revisited With Trump's Class of Ships. counterpunch.org 
The jokes about the first ship of Trump's planned new class of naval vessels being called the USS Bone Spurs abound. Herr Trump, who some thought would apply restraint to US foreign policy, is going to name a class of US Navy ships after him (New York Times, December 22, 2025). Readers will recall that Trump, who now celebrates and uses militarism instead of diplomacy in almost every case, used a diagnosis of bone spurs to get out of the military draft during the Vietnam War. Seeing Trump salute and use the military as mentioned above would be almost laughable if it weren't for the damage and killing taking place…
(2025-12-29). Potts in line for Sydney Test after Atkinson injury. tribune.com.pk 
England's ever-changing attack will have yet another iteration in the Ashes finale in Sydney with Matthew Potts expected to replace injured fast bowler Gus Atkinson for the fifth and final test. | Atkinson was ruled out of the match, which starts on January 4, having strained his left hamstring soon after picking up his third wicket during England's victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. | Atkinson is the third England seamer to return home early following Mark Wood and Jofra Archer but will not be replaced in the squad. | One-test Surrey pacer Matthew Fisher is the other reserve quick in the sid…
(2025-12-29). Own goal hands Sudan win over Guinea at AFCON. newarab.com 
Mohamed Eisa's free kick in the 74th minute was cleared by Equatorial Guinea's Luis Asue but struck teammate Saul Coco and ricocheted back past the despairing dive of goalkeeper Jesus Owono. | Sudan joined Algeria and Burkina Faso, playing later on Sunday in Rabat, on three points in…
(2025-12-29). Syria's incomplete security Transition has left gaps for Islamic State to Exploit. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The US military launched a wave of strikes against targets in central Syria a week and a half ago, on December 19, in response to an attack on US forces near the ancient city of Palmyra one week earlier.
(2025-12-29). Bolsonaro undergoes another medical procedure in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year, three-month prison sentence for attempted coup, will undergo another medical procedure to block his left phrenic nerve.
(2025-12-29). Biophobia: Why Some People Hate Nature And What You Can Do About It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) We're constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health benefits from contact with …
(2025-12-29). Calendars from Antiquity, Welcoming Peace and Harmony: 2026. transcend.org Marking Time, Making Peace: The Calendar as a Human Endeavour, From Stone Circles to Silicon Chips…
(2025-12-29). Ecuador's border closure disrupts life in border areas. plenglish.com Quito, Dec. 29 (Prensa Latina) Communities in Ecuador are reporting disruptions to traffic, agriculture, commerce, and tourism due to the partial closure of border crossings, while the government defends the measure on the grounds of national security.
(2025-12-29). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2025-12-29). Spurs deliver big win for Frank. tribune.com.pk 
Tottenham ground out a much-needed three points for the under-fire Thomas Frank with a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace, while high-flying Sunderland were held 1-1 by Leeds on Sunday. | Archie Gray was Spurs' unlikely match winner at Selhurst Park with his first senior goal as Frank's men won for just the second time in nine league games. | Richarlison had two goals disallowed for offside but Gray's header was enough for Tottenham against a Palace side running out of steam after a gruelling schedule. | The Eagles are now winless in five games as they have hit the wall from trying to stretch their limited resources ac…
(2025-12-29). Revisiting Dietary Fats: Fresh Insights from IMA NATCON 2025. devdiscourse.com The 100th National Conference of the Indian Medical Association (IMA NATCON 2025) in Ahmedabad highlighted the importance of evidence-based dietary guidelines for cardiovascular health. Cardiologists are urging a reevaluation of longstanding beliefs in light of recent scientific findings.
(2025-12-29). What "A Whiter Shade of Pale" by Procol Harum is Really About. transcend.org Released on 12 May 1967, 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' is a legendary song by the British rock band Procol Harum. One of the anthems of the 1967 Summer of Love, it is one of the most successful singles of all time. The lyrics were written by Keith Reid whose verses are illustrative and ambiguous. Today, we crack that code!
(2025-12-29). China pilots L3 vehicles on roads. ecns.cn China has begun piloting Level 3 autonomous vehicles on public roads, marking a stride forward in intelligent mobility. But hurdles over liability, infrastructure and commercial rollout remain to be resolved for widespread deployment, said analysts.
(2025-12-29). Shrimp production increases 37%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced that shrimp production has reached 50,000 tons, a 37-percent increase compared to last year.
(2025-12-29). YouTuber Rajab Butt assaulted by lawyers at Karachi City Court. tribune.com.pk 
YouTuber Rajab Butt was assaulted by a group of lawyers at Karachi's City Court on Monday after a hearing in a case against him over the alleged insult of Islamic symbols, his lawyers and witnesses said. | The attack took place after Butt appeared before an additional district and sessions judge, who heard his bail application but adjourned the proceedings without any substantive order. | "Today, lawyers and I at my Karachi office were present in the court premises at City Court Karachi during the court appearance with my client Rajab Butt, when a few lawyers attacked Rajab Butt with lethal intent in our prese…
(2025-12-29). Israeli Cabinet Approves 19 New Apartheid Colonies in Occupied West Bank: Genocide by Other Means. transcend.org 21 Dec 2025 – "The ONLY reason Israel gets away with this naked thievery is US military and political support," said one observer ⚪ a rogue states alliance.
(2025-12-29). Why Maha schools with 'CBSE', 'Global' names are under scrutiny. ummid.com The schools and educational institutions in Maharashtra using 'CBSE', 'Global' and 'International' in their names have come under scrutiny following the release of a notification.
(2025-12-29). Alaa Abdel Fattah apologises for 'hurtful' posts. newarab.com 
A British-Egyptian pro-democracy
(2025-12-29). Trump administration lashes out after musician cancels Christmas Eve Jazz Jam to protest Kennedy Center's new name. wsws.org The threatened lawsuit over a canceled Christmas Eve concert at the renamed "Trump Kennedy Center" exposes the authoritarian bid to intimidate artists and silence dissent.
(2025-12-29). UAE taken measures to reduce tensions in Yemen, FM says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart that his country has taken measures to reduce tensions in Yemen.
(2025-12-29). 'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream. ecns.cn A term borrowed from the gaming world — the "kill line" — has recently gone viral online to describe what many see as a harsh reality in the United States, sparking widespread debate about economic insecurity and the fragility of the so-called American Dream.
(2025-12-29). Any future talks with US must be based on diplomatic norms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Iran has emphasized that any future negotiations with the United States must adhere to established diplomatic norms, amid ongoing reports of Iraqi efforts to facilitate a round of talks in Baghdad.
(2025-12-29). Projected population in 2100: Northern Europe. strategic-culture.su The story of Northern Europe's future population is one of stark regional contrast. This infographic reveals how countries like Sweden and Norway are projected to maintain steady growth, sustained by high living standards and strong immigration. Meanwhile, the Baltic states face a far more severe fate. Despite EU membership, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are projected to experience some of the world's steepest population declines, as they remain unable to match the economic and social magnetism of their older Nordic peers, leading to sustained outmigration and plummeting numbers.
(2025-12-29). Israel's top court backs David Zini as Shin Bet chief amid Netanyahu turmoil. hindustantimes.com Israel's High Court of Justice has upheld the controversial appointment of David Zini as the new head of the Shin Bet in a closely divided 2—1 ruling, rejecting petitions that challenged his qualifications, conduct, and potential conflicts of interest. The decision comes amid intense political turmoil surrounding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including ongoing investigations into his aides, the fallout from the October 7 Hamas attack, and accusations that the dismissal of former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar was politically motivated. Watch the full video to learn more.
(2025-12-29). Protests on the Syrian coast leave dead and wounded. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Protests led primarily by members of the Alawite community in western Syria escalated into armed clashes today, leaving at least three dead and some 60 wounded.
(2025-12-29). Cameroon, Ivory Coast draw mega clash. tribune.com.pk 
Defending champions Ivory Coast took a lead that lasted only five minutes before Cameroon equalised to secure a 1-1 draw in their heavyweight clash at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday. | Amad Diallo scored for a second successive game to open the scoring for the Ivorians in the 51st minute but full back Junior Tchamadeu levelled for Cameroon with the help of a deflection in the 56th minute at the Grande Stade Marrakech. | The countries, who have eight Cup of Nations titles between them, now share the lead in Group F with four points apiece, followed by Mozambique on three. | Gabon, lost 3-2 earlier o…
(2025-12-29). Iran dares Grossi to make brave decision. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Tehran has called on the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency to fulfill his legal obligations and denounce attacks on Iran's nuclear installations.
(2025-12-29). Top female entrepreneurs honored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — During the third national congress on Iranian women, 60 of the most successful women entrepreneurs, who have played a key role in the country's social and economic development, were honored.
(2025-12-29). WHYY Newscast for Monday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-29). Three talking points from the Premier League weekend. tribune.com.pk 
Ollie Watkins kept Aston Villa in the hunt for the Premier League title with an impressive win at Chelsea to leave the top three separated by just three points heading into the final Premier League games of 2025. | Arsenal maintained a two-point lead over Manchester City after they both battled to 2-1 wins against Brighton and Nottingham Forest respectively on Saturday. | On the back of an 11-game winning streak, Villa visit Arsenal next on Tuesday in a huge game in the title race. | At the other end of the table, West Ham are looking increasingly likely to join fellow strugglers Burnley and Wolves in the Cham…
(2025-12-29). Heavy rain, strong winds hit central Israel as tree falls onto moving car in Herzliya. haaretz.com Israeli authorities have warned of flooding and flash floods in streams. Strong winds are expected to persist, with gusts reaching 80 to 100 kilometers per hour…
(2025-12-29). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-29). What is left of the Chinese left? links.org.au 
Au Loong-Yu — With Trump in power, many parts of the world are swinging to the far right. But what is the situation of the left in China? And where is the Chinese far right?
(2025-12-29). Eight months after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan admits damage to key Nur Khan airbase during Indian strikes. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Eight months after the brief but intense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May, Islamabad has publicly acknowledged the impact of Indian strikes on a major Pakistani military facility for the first time in detail. Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that Indian drones targeted the Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi's Chaklala area during India's Operation Sindoor, causing damage to infrastructure and injuries to personnel stationed there.Speaking at a year-end press briefing last week, Dar described the scale of the Indian operation, stating that…
(2025-12-29). Russian forces drop video bomb just before Zelensky's Mar-a-Lago push from battle-scarred Dimitrov. hindustantimes.com Russia claims it has captured the town of Dimitrov in Ukraine's Donetsk region, releasing dramatic battlefield footage showing Russian troops raising flags amid heavy fighting. The advance comes as Moscow signals fresh territorial gains, with Russian commander briefing President Vladimir Putin on developments along the frontline. The move is being framed as Moscow's strategic message as U.S. political dynamics shift and discussions around Ukraine continue in Washington. Footage released by Russia's defence ministry shows intense combat and symbolic moments following the reported takeover. Ukrainian forces have no…
(2025-12-29). Head of ICRO Hojjatoleslam Imanipour meets Malaysian officials, thinkers, religious leaders. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) made a visit to Malaysia with the aim of strengthening cultural diplomacy, engaging with elites and intellectuals, supporting Iranians living abroad, and expanding Quranic and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
(2025-12-29). South Korea Prosecutor Accuses Ex—First Lady of Bribery, Power Abuse. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea's special prosecutor has concluded a year-long investigation alleging that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accepted bribes and interfered in state affairs while in office. Prosecutors say Kim used her position as first lady to receive money and luxury items and to influence personnel appointments. Kim is currently …
(2025-12-29). Baltimore, December 29, 2025: ICE Out of Maryland! ICE Out of Everywhere! wibailoutpeople.org 
Protest ICE ShootingICE out of Maryland!ICE out of EVERYWHERE! Monday, December 29, 20254: 30 — 6: 00 pmCorner of Hopkins Pl. & W. Baltimore St, Baltimore MD 21201 ————————— The Baltimore People's Power Assembly strongly condemns ICE's brutal shooting of a landscape worker and his family member in Glen Burnie, Maryland. ICE officers fired multiple rounds into …
(2025-12-29). Ricardo Sa Pinto to remain Esteghlal head coach. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Ricardo Sa Pinto will remain as head coach of Esteghlal after the club's board of directors decided to give the Portuguese manager more time despite recent poor results.
(2025-12-29). Space achievements reflect defiance of sanctions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said the country's space technologies clearly demonstrate national progress despite the unjust sanctions.
(2025-12-29). Three Turkish police officers, six Daesh militants killed in clash, amid national crackdown. geo.tv 
Police officers stand near a house where Turkish security forces launched an operation believed to contain suspected Daesh militants, and where three Turkish police officers and militants were killed in a gunfight, according to authorities, in Yalova province, Turkey, December 29, 2025….
(2025-12-29). Uganda vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 — team news, start times and lineups. aljazeera.com Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.
(2025-12-29). How Silver Trades: From Stocks and Shares to Coins and Bars. moderndiplomacy.eu The largest marketplace for physical silver is London, where banks and brokers conduct bilateral trades with clients worldwide. Transactions are underpinned by bullion bars stored in major bank vaults such as JPMorgan and HSBC. As of November 2025, London vaults held 27,187‚ÄØtons of silver. Access to this market generally requires an institutional relationship. FuturesSilver futures …
(2025-12-29). Trump's $30 Trillion Bond Truce Hangs by a Thread. moderndiplomacy.eu Since the upheaval caused by President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs in April, which triggered a sharp sell-off in U.S. Treasuries, the administration has sought to manage the bond market carefully. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a former hedge fund manager, has led efforts to keep yields in check through messaging, consultations with investors, and tactical …
(2025-12-29). Pan-African Journal: Special Worldwide Radio Broadcast. wibailoutpeople.org Pages From History: "Listen to the Fri. Dec. 20, 2024 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the beginning of the withdrawal of French troops from the nation of Chad; the French colony …
(2025-12-29). Democracy Now! 2025-12-29 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 29, 2025; What's Behind Trump's Christmas Strikes on Nigeria? Anti-Christian Genocide or Appeasing MAGA Base?; "Witch Hunt": Jailed U.K. Palestine Action Activists Continue Hunger Strike Despite Health Risks; Cover-Up? New HBO Film Examines 2010 Immigrant Death Under Trump's Current Border Commissioner | Headlines for December 29, 2025; What's Behind Trump's Christmas Strikes on Nigeria? Anti-Christian Genocide or Appeasing MAGA Base?; "Witch Hunt": Jailed U.K. Palestine Action Activists Continue Hunger Strike Despite Health Risks; Cover-U…
(2025-12-29). Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds as frontline shows aftermath of fighting. aljazeera.com Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.
(2025-12-29). Museveni Proposes Revolving Fund, Common Facilities for Kampala Mechanics. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has proposed the establishment of a revolving fund and government-owned common user facilities to support mechanics operating across Kampala city divisions. ‚ÄéMuseveni made the proposal on Sunday while meeting mechanics from the five divisions of Kampala at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. ‚Äé‚ÄéAddressing the gathering, the President urged mechanics to organize themselves into …
(2025-12-29). Al-Houthi's warning: A red line for Israel in Somaliland. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah has declared that any Israeli presence in Somaliland will be treated as a "military target," framing Israel's recent recognition of the breakaway region as an act of aggression against Somalia, Yemen, and the wider Red Sea corridor. Abdul-Malik al-Houthi's remarks underscore the seriousness with which Yemen's resistance movement views Tel Aviv's latest geopolitical maneuver, and highlight the broader struggle over sovereignty and control in one of the world's most strategic maritime zones.
(2025-12-29). Nouri elected as president of National University Sports Federation of Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Reza Nouri was elected as new president of the National University Sports Federation of Iran on Monday.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Over 500 roadside service complexes under construction across Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An official with the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization said that 561 roadside service and welfare complexes are currently under construction across Iran, while over 1,160 such facilities are already operational.
(2025-12-29). Three messages reset conditions in eastern Yemen. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia made statements and took actions in less than 24 hours.
(2025-12-29). Arab-Muslim Leaders: Episode of Sham and Drudgery. transcend.org Foes Not Friends…
(2025-12-29). Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests. geo.tv 
Balendra Shah, 35, a former rapper and composer who currently serves as the mayor of Kathmandu, popularly known as "Balen", attends the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 6, 2025. — ReutersTwo popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead…
(2025-12-29). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-29). European Russophobia and Europe's Rejection of Peace: A Two-Century Failure. transcend.org 22 Dec 2025 – Europe has repeatedly rejected peace with Russia at moments when a negotiated settlement was available, and those rejections have proven profoundly self-defeating.
(2025-12-29). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-29). Root says 'silly' to change England management after Ashes loss. tribune.com.pk 
Veteran England batsman Joe Root has said it would be "silly" to change England's management team after losing the Ashes, with players "absolutely committed" to the current set-up. | England meekly surrendered the famous urn after just 11 days of play with back-to-back eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane and an 82-run loss at Adelaide. | Their capitulation was compounded by criticism of their low-key preparations and allegations of excessive drinking during a mid-series beach break in Noosa. | The team restored some pride with a frantic four-wicket win in Melbourne, snapping an 18-match winless streak o…
(2025-12-29). PM inaugurates new cancer institute in AJK. tribune.com.pk 
ISLAMABAD | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday praised the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission's (PAEC) contributions to the health sector, calling the provision of state-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities the "biggest service to humanity". | The premier was addressing an inaugural ceremony of Kashmir Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiology (KINOR) in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). | Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister said there was no nobler calling than serving patients at their doorsteps, noting that cancer sufferers from Muzaffarabad and other remote areas of Azad…
(2025-12-29). Mexico warns of a marked drop in temperatures. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec. 29 (Prensa Latina) The National Meteorological Service warned that weather phenomena such as cold front number 25 will cause a marked drop in temperatures and heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions of Mexico.
(2025-12-29). 10 Muslims win 2025 Maharashtra Civic Body President Polls. ummid.com As many as 10 Muslims have won the 2025 Municipal Council President elections in different parts of Maharashtra results of which were declared on Monday.
(2025-12-29). Explained: Apple's New MIE Security Feature. ummid.com While MTE is a hardware feature that is exclusive to the iPhone 17 series, some of the other improvements that Apple includes in MIE are implemented in iOS 26, and they will be accessible to older devices.
(2025-12-29). Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson Is Caught in a Trap. portside.org Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson Is Caught in a Trap |
(2025-12-29). After Talks With Zelensky, Trump Says Territorial Issues Still Not Settled. news.antiwar.com After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Florida, President Trump said the issue of "land" remains a major sticking point in negotiations for a potential peace deal with Russia. The initial US-drafted peace plan leaked to the media called for Ukraine to cede the territory it still controls in the Donbas, a key Russian …
(2025-12-29). Former hostage says Hamas captors staged unreleased video depicting suicide attempt. haaretz.com Hostage survivor Elkana Bohbot told Israeli news outlet Yedioth Ahronoth that his captors lied to him, telling him his mother had died and that his wife had left him. He also said he had a plan to escape, but was moved to a tunnel before he and other hostages could attempt to flee…
(2025-12-29). Russia-Ukraine deal closer than ever: Trump after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After nearly three hours of private talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump said Ukraine's security guarantees are "almost 95 per cent" finalised, but acknowledged that major disagreements remain over territorial issues, especially land in eastern Ukraine. | Speaking to reporters after the meeting at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump described the discussions as very positive. "We covered many points. I think we're getting much closer, possibly very close," he said, adding that there was no fixed timeline for concluding the process. While no formal ag…
(2025-12-29). Houthi leader says Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered 'military target'. tribune.com.pk 
The leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels warned that any Israeli presence in Somaliland would be considered a "military target", according to a statement published on Sunday. This is the latest condemnation of Israel's move to recognise the breakaway region. | "We consider any Israeli presence in Somaliland a military target for our armed forces, as it constitutes aggression against Somalia and Yemen, and a threat to the security of the region," said the group's chief, Abdulmalik al-Houthi, according to a statement published by rebel media online. | Read: Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as inde…
(2025-12-29). Protests, strikes after Iran's economic situation rapidly deteriorates. aljazeera.com Iranians are further squeezed every day amid a tanking economy, an energy crisis, water bankruptcy and lethal pollution.
(2025-12-29). CTET 2026 Registration Date Extended Till Dec 30. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date of registration and candidate application for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) till December 30, 2025.
(2025-12-29). The horror of homeless deaths in 2025. indybay.org Tombstones of the homeless deaths during 2019, in San Jose.
(2025-12-29). Tehran concert to honor Martyr Soleimani with symphonic tribute. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Tehran Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Nasir Heidarian, will perform the concert "Iran-Mard" at Tehran's Vahdat Hall on Tuesday, in memory of Martyr General Qassem Soleimani.
(2025-12-29). ISIS, Footman of Foreign Intervention. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-29). Netanyahu's Somaliland gamble blows up, Houthi missiles now aimed at Israeli 'outpost' near Yemen. hindustantimes.com Houthis slam Israel's unprecedented recognition of self-governing Somaliland as independent, vowing "all possible" support, including potential military action, to defend Somalia's territorial integrity, while Israel's move is widely seen as a bid for strategic leverage along the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and draws sharp condemnation from Arab and Islamic governments.
(2025-12-29). Meet Aditya Menon: The Quint Journo who declared he is a Muslim. ummid.com Aditya Menon, The Quint Journalist, recently sparked a storm by declaring that he had converted to Islam when he was still a teenager, and is a practicing Muslim since the age of 20.
(2025-12-29). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-12-29). Hiding the Pea, Revisited: Remove the Scenario, Keep the Result. wattsupwiththat.com At this point, a reminder is useful: the issue is not what the authors claim, but what the results depend on.
(2025-12-29). Japan as a nuclear power, China's first female C919 captain: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Chinese nuclear experts believe Japan could build nukes in less than 3 years | The late US statesman Henry Kissinger's dire warning about Tokyo aiming to become a nuclear power by 2028 is being re-examined by Beijing.
(2025-12-29). Digital Bandung: Why The Global South Must Seize Its Data Future. popularresistance.org A new pattern is reshaping global digital politics, and African nations must pay attention. The US—Malaysia trade agreement, signed in October 2025, highlights a strategy in which powerful countries design rules that give technology companies broad access to the data of other nations. The agreement instructs Malaysia to "ensure the cross-border transfer of data by electronic means across trusted borders" and prohibits "digital services taxes … that discriminate against US companies." These clauses establish a legal structure that positions US corporations at the center of Malaysia's digital economy and pl…
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Humanizing HIV, TB amongst psychiatric patients. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL FEATURE | OWEN NYAKA | Titus Virinyu was diagnosed HIV+, and health experts recommended him to take anti-retrovirals (ARVs) for life on a daily basis to prolong his life. Virinyu (pseudonym), who also has a mental problem, does not take the medication as per the doctors' prescription. Sometimes he does not take it, and this …
(2025-12-29). Japanese pop culture is sexually explicit, but sex education is wanting. globalvoices.org 
While sexual images are everywhere, Japanese classrooms still regard sex as an issue of biological reproductionGlobal VoicesAdult magazines are displayed outside a bookstore in Tokyo, Japan. Photo taken by Jo Carter. Used with permission. | Sexualized imagery featuring female bodies saturates Japan's public spaces — from magazine covers in convenience stores to billboards on city streets — and has become widely normalized. | In October 2025, a petition on Change.org, " (2025-12-29). China launches military drills around Taiwan. tehrantimes.com Multiple forces of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" around Taiwan Island Monday, said Shi Yi, spokesperson for the theater command, Xinhua reported on Monday.
(2025-12-29). New Jersey housing advocates hail court decision protecting rights of renters facing eviction. 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 New Jersey appeals court has made clear how much a tenant needs to pay in back rent to avoid eviction. | In a decision The ruling is being hailed as a win for renters. | "This helps out th…
(2025-12-29). World Bank, ILO reports show depth of Cyclone Ditwah disaster in Sri Lanka. wsws.org Workers and the poor must oppose the government's plans to impose the huge costs of cyclone recovery on the masses. They are not responsible for the cyclone catastrophe or the underlying capitalist crisis.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). 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…
(2025-12-29). Did China Single-Handedly Save Cambodia and Thailand — Or Is It Propaganda? thinktank.pk Tensions along the Cambodia-Thailand border escalated into armed clashes, drawing international attention and diplomatic efforts to broker peace. A recent editorial from a Chinese state-affiliated outlet portrays Beijing's mediation as a resounding success, widely acclaimed globally while critiquing Western approaches. Overview of the Conflict and the Article's Narrative The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand …
(2025-12-29). Houthi leader: Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target'. newarab.com 
(2025-12-29). FBR chief assures traders of relief on POS system, vows action against harassment. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Rashid Langrial has assured traders that those unable to afford the Point of Sale (POS) system will be given relief and that no trader will be harassed. | A delegation of traders led by Central Organisation of Traders Pakistan President Kashif Chaudhry met the FBR chairman. Inland Revenue member Zubair Bilal and other officials were also present at the meeting. | During the meeting, Chaudhry apprised the FBR chairman of the challenges faced by traders, including alleged harassment by tax officials and the difficulties small businesses are encountering due to the enforcement of…
(2025-12-29). Starvation, 'ghost towns' plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender. aljazeera.com Army chief rejects compromise as funding cuts leave millions hungry, RSF sieges empty villages in Darfur and Kordofan.
(2025-12-29). UNODC, Russia hold training course for Iran's anti-narcotics police. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's anti-narcotics police have attended a training course organized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in cooperation with the Siberian Law Institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.
(2025-12-29). Is a Historic Ukraine Peace Agreement Now 90% Complete? thinktank.pk In a pivotal development for ending the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a full agreement on bilateral security guarantees with the United States following high-level discussions with President Donald Trump. This milestone comes amid intensive negotiations aimed at securing a lasting peace framework, marking a potential turning point in the …
(2025-12-29). Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Premier League preview — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Villa, on an 11-match winning streak in all competitions, will draw level with Arsenal at top of the table with a win.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Inflatables, rainbow crosswalks, flooding snitch lines — creative action was off the charts in 2025. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-12-29). What Are the Minimum Standards for a Wholesome Cultural Life? transcend.org 22 Dec 2025 – Some Case Studies on the Right to Life for Achieving Positive Peace…
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Vaccine policy, class and the erosion of public health protection: An interview with legal scholar Dorit Reiss. wsws.org This interview is the second extended discussion between Professor Reiss and the World Socialist Web Site examining the accelerating assault on vaccines and public health in the United States.
(2025-12-29). Saudi jets prowl Yemen skies as ground forces mass in Hadramawt. newarab.com 
Witnesses told The New Arab's Arabic language edition that the blasts were louder than anything heard in recent months and likely came from airstrikes, although the targets remain unclear. | The aerial escalation coincided with a major build-up of Saudi and Saudi-backed forces on the ground. Military source…
(2025-12-29). Tensions Escalate: China's Strategic Drills around Taiwan. devdiscourse.com On Monday, China initiated its most aggressive military exercises around Taiwan, termed 'Justice Mission 2025,' to demonstrate its capability to isolate the island in case of a conflict. China asserts its sovereignty over Taiwan under the 'one China' policy, a stance rooted in the outcome of the Chinese civil war.
(2025-12-29). How world changed for India in 2025: Bangladesh-Pak threat, US hurdle, China chance. hindustantimes.com What were the biggest geopolitical happenings of 2025? HT's Shishir Gupta gets you an in-depth look the wars, clashes and conflicts that took place this year. If you want to learn more about China, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh and more… tune in to Point Blank.
(2025-12-29). It's BACK! The 16th International Conference on Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com The only climate conference dedicated to the examination of data rather than the propagation of dogma is back! Yours truly (Anthony) will be there as a Keynote Speaker, plus, given…
(2025-12-29). A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz. portside.org A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in the Wizard of Oz |
(2025-12-29). Climate Change Perceptions. wattsupwiththat.com There is overwhelming evidence that the current warming cycle will eventually reverse. This does not mean that GHG emissions are not a factor but does mean they are a tweak not the primary driver. This combined with the fact that New York GHG emissions are so small relative to global emissions that we cannot meaningfully affect global emissions means that GHG emission reductions for the sake of the climate is a useless endeavor.
(2025-12-29). South Korean President Pledges Full Disclosure on Jeju Air Crash Anniversary. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korean President Lee Jae Myung apologized to families of the 179 victims of the Jeju Air crash on Monday, marking the first anniversary of the disaster. The jet crash-landed at Muan International Airport on December 29, 2024, killing all but two of the 181 people on board. Relatives have criticized the slow pace of …
(2025-12-29). London protest: government to take action against individuals, not PTI. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government would not move against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf UK as an organisation but would pursue legal action against specific individuals involved in incitement and threats, if necessary, under UK law, according to the minister of state for interior. | "We will not go after PTI [Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf] UK, but we will target the individuals involved," Talal Chaudhry told The Express Tribune here, clarifying the government's position while responding to questions about possible legal steps in the United Kingdom. | The controversy arose after the now-deleted clip, uploaded from PTI UK's verified…
(2025-12-29). China to pursue more proactive fiscal policy, finance minister says. ecns.cn China will continue to pursue a more proactive fiscal policy next year with enhanced precision and effectiveness, to promote an effective improvement in the quality of the economy and a reasonable expansion in its scale while maintaining social harmony and stability, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said on Saturday.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). The Right to Life: Legal Protections and Limits. transcend.org 14 Dec 2025 – The Right to Life is a fundamental concept, representing an individual's inherent entitlement to protection against arbitrary deprivation of existence. How the law defines and limits it between state authority, justified force, and individual autonomy.
(2025-12-29). Own goal hands Sudan fortunate win. tribune.com.pk 
Sudan profited from a late own goal to beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday, picking up their first points of the tournament in Morocco. | Mohamed Eisa's free kick in the 74th minute was cleared by Equatorial Guinea's Luis Asue but struck teammate Saul Coco and ricocheted back past the despairing dive of goalkeeper Jesus Owono. | Sudan joined Algeria and Burkina Faso, playing later on Sunday in Rabat, on three points in Group E while Equatorial Guinea, the surprise packages of the last two Nations Cups, are on the brink of elimination after successive losses. | Sudan had an…
(2025-12-29). 7 Turkish police forces wounded in clash with ISIL fighters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in a shootout during an operation against alleged ISIL fighters, local media report.
(2025-12-29). Friday 1/2: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-29). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-29). China adopts revised Foreign Trade Law. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Saturday voted to adopt a revision to the Foreign Trade Law.
(2025-12-29). Private Cultivated-Meat Failures Reaffirm Need for Public Research. counterpunch.org 
Recently, two notable cultivated-meat companies failed. If you're unfamiliar with the concept, cultivated meat is grown from livestock cells, without slaughter. These economic developments are dispiriting for those of us who have followed the nascent industry with a good deal of hope about the potential animal welfare, public health and environmental benefits it will offer.
(2025-12-29). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-29). Vandalism Strikes Congress Office in Kerala Amid Political Tensions. devdiscourse.com An incident of alleged vandalism rocked the Congress mandalam committee office in North Kerala, reportedly occurring just after midnight, as party sources noted on Monday.
(2025-12-29). Chinese army conducts large-scale exercises around Taiwan. plenglish.com Nanjing, China, Dec. 29 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) began joint military exercises around Taiwan, involving ground, naval, air, and missile forces, the Eastern Theater Command reported.
(2025-12-29). Please Spell MAGA Correctly. counterpunch.org 
It is quite surprising that, for nearly 10 years, millions of people continue to spell MAGA incorrectly. Please let me explain that the correct spelling of MAGA is M-A-F-I-A. The leader of this mafia is unequivocally "The Don." Throughout these years, The Don has relied essentially on the same strategy. He, himself, does not directly
(2025-12-29). Tom Tiffany Doesn't Care About Any Workers; He's a Racist, Anti-Worker Politician Supported by Fascists. wibailoutpeople.org 
Right wing politicians in Wisconsin continue trying to whip up adulation for the racist Charlie Kirk but they say nothing about raising the minimum wage for workers struggling in tourist areas such as Door County (or other needed assistance for workers). Instead these politicians like Tom Tiffany do everything they can to help bust unions, …
(2025-12-29). Lahore revives Basant 2026 but keeps kite-flying on a tight string. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore district administration has formally approved the conditional revival of Basant in 2026, allowing kite flying under an extensive set of safety regulations aimed at protecting lives while restoring one of the city's most celebrated cultural traditions. | Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza issued a notification permitting Basant celebrations within the district limits scheduled for February 6, 7 and 8. The move marks a significant policy shift after years of restrictions, with authorities emphasising that the festival will proceed under strict enforcement of safety laws and regulatory oversight. | Acc…
(2025-12-29). Caretaker PM's party leads Kosovo vote: exit polls. tribune.com.pk 
Voting in Kosovo's parliamentary elections closed Sunday with exit polls suggesting that caretaker PM Albin Kurti's Vetevendosje (VV) was leading, but short of the overall majority required to break the political deadlock. | Kurti's VV is projected to win 44.1 percent, followed by the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) with 23.9 percent and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) with 16.1 percent, according to the exit poll from TV Klan Kosova. | TV channel T7 put the VV at 43.5 percent, with other exit polls also indicating a narrow victory. | These figures suggest VV could secure up to about 50 of 120 parliamen…
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Trump hails Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Sunday congratulated the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia on a ceasefire agreed the previous day after weeks of border clashes that have killed dozens. | "I want to congratulate both great leaders on their brilliance in coming to this rapid and very fair conclusion," said Trump, who has claimed credit for a previous truce that was broken earlier this month when the border conflict reignited. | In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump called the eventual outcome "FAST & DECISIVE, as all of these situations should be!" | He added that Washington, which has been involved in media…
(2025-12-29). Tech Innovation as New Frontier for Pakistan-China Partnership. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer For decades, the Pakistan—China relationship has been characterized by strategic alignment, defense cooperation, and the physical infrastructure projects of the China—Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Dubbed an "iron brotherhood," this bilateral partnership has survived geopolitical turbulence and proven its relevance through energy, transport, and industrial investments. Yet as both nations ride the …
(2025-12-29). Zelensky meets Trump in Palm Beach ahead of high‚Äëstakes Miami peace talks. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived at Donald Trump's Florida residence in Palm Beach for direct talks, ahead of the formal Ukraine peace discussions set to take place in Miami. Both leaders are using the Palm Beach meeting to lay the groundwork for the upcoming negotiations and to test each other's red lines on a possible settlement with Russia. Watch for more…
(2025-12-29). Mexico tragedy: 13 killed, over 90 injured as Interoceanic Train derails. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 13 people died and over 100 injured after a train derailed in Mexico's south-western Oaxaca region. | The train, travelling between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, was carrying 241 passengers along with nine crew members. According to the navy, 98 people were injured in the accident, with 36 of them receiving treatment in hospitals. | Officials said the train derailed while negotiating a curve near the town of Nizanda. Mexico's Attorney General confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the incident. President Claudia Sheinbaum said five of the injured passengers wer…
(2025-12-29). Train derailment in Mexico kills at least 13, injures dozens. scmp.com Mexican authorities ‚Äåsaid on Sunday that at least 13 people were killed ‚after an Interoceanic Train carrying 250 people derailed in the southern state of Oaxaca. | The Mexican Navy said the train, which derailed near the town of Nizanda, was carrying nine ‚Å crew members and 241 passengers. | Of those on board, 139 were reported to be out of danger, while 98 were injured, including 36 who were receiving medical assistance.
(2025-12-29). Stop Trump's mass immigrant roundups! wsws.org Under conditions of bipartisan complicity, the Trump administration is building a domestic gulag system of mass detention, rendition and deportation. This assault on immigrants is the spearhead of a broader drive toward dictatorship that must be opposed through independent working class action.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). 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…
(2025-12-29). Flu Cases Spike in US as HHS Continues to Push Anti-Vaccine Policies. truthout.org The number of influenza cases in the United States is higher this year than last year, sparking concern that this flu season may be worse than usual due to lower rates of vaccination against the virus. Seventeen jurisdictions across the U.S. report "high" or "very high" levels of influenza. The situation is hitting some areas harder than others, with areas in Georgia and Kansas seeing so… |
(2025-12-29). UK MPs dig up decade-old tweets to demand rights activist lose citizenship. aljazeera.com Writer Alaa Abd El-Fattah, who faced years of imprisonment in Egypt, 'unequivocally' apologises for the tweets.
(2025-12-29). Machinists Union Members at Discovery World in Milwaukee Vote Union, Yes! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Starmer under fire over Egyptian activist's anti-Israel posts. newarab.com 
But after old social posts emerged of him calling for violence against "Zionists" and the police, the oppos…
(2025-12-29). Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States in 2025. truthout.org Grassroots organizations around the United States, with little to no support from local authorities, have spent much of the past year defending themselves against President Donald Trump's deployments of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and the National Guard. While community defense efforts in large urban metropolises such as Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago… |
(2025-12-29). Police in Kitagwenda Shoot Man Dead During Arrest. plusnews.ug 
Police in Kitagwenda District have shot dead a 59-year-old man during an attempted arrest in Nyabbani Sub-county. The deceased has been identified as Ferezian Bagubwa, a resident of Rwenkubebe A village in Nyabbani Subcounty Kitagwenda District. The incident happened on Sunday morning at around 10: 00am near Kikaritusi Trading Centre, when police officers from Nyabbani Police …
(2025-12-29). CUPW paves way for destruction of tens of thousands of jobs by reaching tentative agreements with Canada Post. wsws.org Throughout more than two years of bargaining, CUPW has worked consistently to smother opposition among rank-and-file postal workers to the ruling class's drive to return the Crown corporation to profitability.
(2025-12-29). Zelenskyy Trump Meet World Report NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin on the Indian broadcaster NewsX World yesterday evening, I appear as from minute 4 and set out my latest projection of how the Ukraine war will end in a frozen conflict after Russia has taken control of all the strategic and ethnically Russian parts of the country that it wishes …
(2025-12-29). Polls: Guinea junta chief headed for victory. tribune.com.pk 
Guineans voted in a presidential election Sunday with Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led the junta that seized power four years ago, the clear favourite, and the main opposition leaders barred from standing. | By running, the strongman reneged on a pledge not to stand for office and to hand the west African country back to civilian rule by the end of 2024. | Since seizing power in 2021, Doumbouya has cracked down on civil liberties, and protests have been banned while opponents have been arrested, put on trial or driven into exile. | Some 6.8 million people were eligible to choose between the nine approved ca…
(2025-12-29). German government abolishes basic welfare support. wsws.org The German budget abolishes "citizens' income" (basic welfare support) and imposes sweeping social cuts to finance rearmament, war and tax handouts for the wealthy, while expanding precarious work and social insecurity for millions.
(2025-12-29). Wednesday 3/25: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2025-12-29). How Myanmar upholds Military Democracy. moderndiplomacy.eu In Myanmar, in cities and the countryside alike, military campaign posters promise a return to democracy, an election that many analysts dismiss as a sham. The generals who overthrew the civilian government in 2021 insist that a three-phase vote will restore civilian rule, but few outside Naypyidaw buy it. In fact, only two of the …
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Trump describes talks with Putin, Zelensky excellent. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump described his meeting with Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky in Florida and a phone call earlier on Sunday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as excellent.
(2025-12-29). 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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(2025-12-29). The PJM Capacity Auction Sent a Message the Washington Left Can't Spin Away. wattsupwiththat.com The auction sent a message in megawatts and dollars. The Washington left may try to spin it, but the grid will not.
(2025-12-29). The Limits of European Strategic Autonomy. counterpunch.org 
Europe is entering a moment of renewed strategic doubt. Conversations about security that once seemed theoretical have taken on a sharper edge as uncertainty grows about America's long-term role, the direction of the war in Ukraine, and the resilience of Europe's own defense capabilities. Leaders say that they recognize the need for greater self-reliance, yet
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Iranian, Iraqi universities discuss ways to expand co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mohammad-Hossein Omid, the chancellor of University of Tehran, and Osama Ismail Al-Mashhadani, the president of the University of Nineveh, have explored the potential to boost collaborations between the two universities.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Trump Praises Putin, Promises Peace—Kyiv Still Under Fire. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Trump's Peace Optimism Collides With Russia's Intensifying Assault on Kyiv Another morning has arrived with no peace between Ukraine and Russia, despite President Trump repeatedly suggesting that an agreement is either incredibly close—or may never happen at all. It is a familiar refrain, delivered as Russian forces continue to bombard Kyiv and …
(2025-12-29). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-29). In Eastern Europe, resistance grows to militarism and Israeli arms production. peoplesdispatch.org 
Activists from Romania's Elbit OUT! campaign describe how rising militarization and looming austerity impact Eastern Europe's distinct political situation — and in which conditions this could open space for pro-peace, left movements.
(2025-12-29). Every Mineral Matters in the New Metals Age. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) now lists 60 critical minerals, covering roughly 80% of mined commodities, reflecting a shift in how metals are valued in the 21st century. While familiar metals like copper, nickel, and zinc remain vital, many "spice metals" and rare earth elements such as gadolinium, ytterbium, praseodymium, gallium, and germanium are essential …
(2025-12-29). Saturday 12/27: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-29). YJ-20 High-Speed Anti-Ship Missile Seen In Action On China's Type 055 Super Destroyer. twz.com 
The Chinese military has published a video showing what it says is the launch of a
(2025-12-29). Iran Army at peak readiness to confront enemies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Iran's Army warned that any hostile action by adversaries would receive a crushing response, reaffirming its full readiness to defend the nation.
(2025-12-29). Amit Shah Stresses BJP's Stand on Evicting Infiltrators Amid Revamping Historic Assam Site. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) determination to eliminate infiltrators across India, highlighting the redevelopment of the historic Batadrava Than in Assam as a testament to this agenda. In a strong statement made during the inauguration of the Batadrava Cultural Project in Nagaon district, Shah expressed discontent over the reported presence of Bangladeshi infiltrators at the birthplace of revered Vaishnav saint and reformer, Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. Shah commended Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's efforts in clearing illegal encroachments and restoring the…
(2025-12-29). The end of Western exceptionalism and expectations for 2026. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist 2025 was not only a challenging year geopolitically, but also a year that could be described as the most chaotic threshold of the last quarter-century. In summary, 2025 was a breaking point where the unsustainability of the Western-centric global order could no longer be concealed, international norms, international law and …
(2025-12-29). Thailand, Cambodia Pledge to Reset Ties After Deadly Border Clashes. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to rebuild political mutual trust following weeks of intense border fighting, according to a joint communique released by China after trilateral talks in Yunnan province. The clashes, which erupted in late October, killed at least 101 people and forced more than half a million to flee their homes before a …
(2025-12-29). Sunday Science: Archaeologists Find Oldest Evidence of Fire-Making. portside.org Sunday Science: Archaeologists Find Oldest Evidence of Fire-Making |
(2025-12-29). At least 13 people killed as train derails in Mexico. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — At least 13 people were killed, and 98 others were injured as a passenger train derailed in Mexico, according to the country's president, Claudia Sheinbaum.
(2025-12-29). Madison, January 2, 2026: Building Unity Potluck. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-29). Deng Xiaoping protagonista della costruzione della Cina odierna, tra conquiste socio — economiche e cammino verso il multipolarismo. strategic-culture.su A chiusura di questo primo quarto del nuovo secolo, la stampa e i media cinesi stanno dedicando molto spazio e molte riflessioni e con ragione all'operato di Deng Xiaoping, scandagliando la sua vita e i suoi infiniti meriti. | Segue nostro Nell'affrontare la pirotecnica vita di Deng Xiaoping molta attenzione viene portata alla sua opposizione al Grande Balzo in avanti, il quale è stato in realtà un catastrofico e tragico salto all'indiet…
(2025-12-29). (Franàßais) Albert Einstein avait prévu "la catastrophe" , à savoir Israà´l, avait refusé d'être président des sionistes. transcend.org Qui, doté d'un esprit aussi vif & éthique, aurait voulu être le premier président d'une colonie européenne vouée au fiasco, malgré près de 80 ans de de protection & de mécénat impérialiste ?>
(2025-12-29). Interián, un guajiro en el parlamento (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Cuando habla de Cuba, se detiene. Mira la finca. Mira lejos. "Cuba es lo más grande que yo tengo". Para él, salvarla no es un discurso: es levantarse temprano, trabajar, producir, decir verdades incómodas y no rendirse. "El tiempo no me alcanza", repite. Pero sigue caminando. Mañana, como todos los días, el tiempo volverá a disputarse desde temprano. Y mientras haya animales que atender, vecinos que esperar y una tierra que responder, Purísima Concepción seguirá siendo algo más que un lugar: será la prueba viva de que hay quienes prefirieron quedarse.
(2025-12-29). De Minaur muscles up in bid to be Sinner-Alcaraz 'disruptor'. tribune.com.pk 
Alex de Minaur has muscled up in a bid to bridge the gap on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, with the Australian aiming to be a "disruptor" to the pair's tennis dominance. | The world number seven is yet to beat either player and admits he has to find new weapons to challenge the Spaniard and Italian who have shared the last eight Grand Slam titles. | In contrast, De Minaur is yet to go beyond the last eight at a major. | "I've played some very close matches over the years with both of them and you feel like you're getting closer and closer," de Minaur told reporters in Sydney ahead of the season-opening Unit…
(2025-12-29). Interián, un guajiro en el parlamento (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu Cuando habla de Cuba, se detiene. Mira la finca. Mira lejos. "Cuba es lo más grande que yo tengo". Para él, salvarla no es un discurso: es levantarse temprano, trabajar, producir, decir verdades incómodas y no rendirse. "El tiempo no me alcanza", repite. Pero sigue caminando. Mañana, como todos los días, el tiempo volverá a disputarse desde temprano. Y mientras haya animales que atender, vecinos que esperar y una tierra que responder, Purísima Concepción seguirá siendo algo más que un lugar: será la prueba viva de que hay quienes prefirieron quedarse.
(2025-12-29). Strategia per contrastare l'infiltrazione degli Stati Uniti nei servizi segreti brasiliani. strategic-culture.su àà possibile che gli Stati Uniti stiano semplicemente riposizionandosi per garantire un livello di infiltrazione istituzionale ancora maggiore rispetto a quello osservato negli ultimi anni. | Segue nostro Circa 10 anni fa, quando l'Operazione Car Wash (Lava Jato) è stata resa pubblica, si è iniziato a prestare attenzione alla possibilità che alcune delle istituzioni più importanti del Brasile fossero state infiltrate (o influenzat…
(2025-12-29). CBS 60 Minutes Censorship Rings Another Alarm, Warning of Corporate Media's Threat to Democracy. transcend.org 24 Dec 2025 – The Trump administration agreed to pay El Salvador close to $5 million to imprison people deported from the US. As early as March, prisoners were secretly flown to CECOT-Terrorism Confinement Center by the Department of Homeland Security, in violation of a federal court order. We need, and the public must demand, a truly independent media.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16. newarab.com 
Captain Mahrez converted from the spot midway through the first half at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat and Algeria then held on to win a bruising contest against a determined Burkina outfit. | Algeria, African champions in 1990 and in 2019, have the maximum six points after two games in…