(2025-12-24). Blackouts, missing files stir controversy as DOJ releases Epstein documents. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun releasing documents related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but the move, intended to promote transparency, has instead fueled controversy over heavy redactions, missing materials, and political sensitivities.
(2025-12-24). Russia and China slam US threats toward Venezuela at UN. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). US tells UN it will deprive Venezuela's Maduro, drug cartel of resources. geo.tv 
United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a Security Council meeting to discuss 'ongoing US aggression' against Venezuela, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, December 23, 2025. — ReutersUS tells UN it will cut Maduro, drug cartel off from…
thecanary.co (2025-12-24). Tents and temporary shelters banned: Israel turns winter into a tool of mass murder in GazaThe Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Observatory has warned of serious humanitarian repercussions with the onset of winter in the Gaza Strip, asserting that Israel is turning harsh weather conditions into an additional tool for killing civilians by continuing to prevent the entry of temporary housing and basic shelter materials.
(2025-12-24). Cuba reitera llamado internacional a detener escalada de EEUU contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
Cuba denunció, este martes, ante el Consejo de Seguridad de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) la doble moral de EE.UU., al calificar al Gobierno de Venezuela como organización terrorista extranjera. | El representante permanente de la mayor isla de las Antillas ante la ONU, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán enfatizó en el foro: øQué moral tiene el Gobierno de EE.UU. para estas designaciones, cuando protege y financia a organizaciones terroristas en su territorio, se niega a colaborar con países vecinos como Cuba en materia de terrorismos y habla abiertamente de acciones encubiertas y sabotaje de la CIA con…
(2025-12-24). ONU: México llama a preservar la paz ante amenaza de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu México afirmó este martes, en Nueva York, que el despliegue militar en el Caribe pone en riesgo la estabilidad regional y llamó a una solución pacífica, sostenible y conforme al derecho internacional ante la amenaza de Estados Unidos a Venezuela. | El embajador de esta nación latinoamericana en el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, Héctor Vasconcelos señaló: La reciente escalada de tensiones y el despliegue de fuerzas militares en el sur del mar Caribe, representan actos que ponen en riesgo la estabilidad regional". | Durante una sesión de emergencia sobre la situación en Venezuela, el diplomático consid…
(2025-12-24). Ningún país respalda el uso de la fuerza de EEUU contra Venezuela, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Yván Gil aseguró que la sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, celebrada este martes en Nueva York, dejó en evidencia que ningún país respaldó el uso ni la amenaza del uso de la fuerza contra Venezuela. | Denunció que la postura de Washington responde a una ´lógica colonial ª y celebró la intervención del embajador Samuel Moncada. | Tras la reunión, el canciller venezolano afirmó en un comunicado difundido por Telegram que Venezuela obtuvo una ´gran victoria ª diplomática, y acotó: El debate demostró que ningún país del mundo, ni siquiera los…
(2025-12-24). Lebanon searches for man linked to 1986 Israeli airman capture. newarab.com 
Lebanese authorities are investigating the recent disappearance of a retired security officer whose brother was allegedly involved in the 1986 capture of an Israeli air force navigator, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. | Airman Ron Arad's plane went down over southern Lebanon during the country's 1975-1990 civil war, and he was believed to have been initially held by Shiite groups. | He is now presumed dead, though his remains were never returned. | The Lebanese judicial official said on condition of anonymity that authorities were looking into the disappearance a week ago of retired General S…
(2025-12-24). China refutes U.S. claims of nuclear expansion. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected a U.S. assessment saying China has loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across its latest three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks.
(2025-12-24). The hidden crisis: How America fails to protect its children. nationofchange.org From child labor to trafficking—and even foster care, sports, and detention—institutions meant to protect children often cause the greatest harm.
(2025-12-24). Trump administration revamps H-1B visa system, favouring high-paid skilled workers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US government under President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B work visa programme, replacing the decades-old lottery system with a weighted selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more specialised foreign workers.The change is expected to significantly reduce opportunities for entry-level professionals, including thousands of applicants from India, who have traditionally relied on the H-1B route to begin their careers in the United States.New rule to take effect in 2026According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the revised system will come into fo…
(2025-12-24). Court extends remand of Sheva assault suspect as police probe link to 2024 disappearance. haaretz.com According to the judge at the Rishon Letzion Magistrate's Court, police have evidence the suspect was in Safed on the day Haymanut Kasau disappeared. His defense attorney said: 'Let us not have a Zadorov case part two here. Back then it was a Russian, today it is an Ethiopian'…
(2025-12-24). Nanjing Museum's handling of donated art, relics being probed. ecns.cn The National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Jiangsu provincial government launched investigations on Tuesday related to the management and handling of donated cultural relics at the Nanjing Museum, as well as other concerns about the safety of the museum's collection.
(2025-12-24). Effective use of investment emphasized. ecns.cn China's efforts to scale up effective investment, with a particular focus on encouraging private sector participation and increasing investment in human capital, will play a key role in boosting domestic demand next year, officials and experts said.
(2025-12-24). Tesla having a very bad year in the EU. ecns.cn Sales of cars made by Tesla, the company run by Elon Musk, have slumped nearly 40 percent in the European Union this year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association showed on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). AI's role broadening within society. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have shown great enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence technology as the swift spread of AI is reshaping both lifestyles and relationships, largely by removing barriers to accessing information, according to a report from global consultancy Accenture.
(2025-12-24). High five club of shopping in China. ecns.cn China's push to foster international consumption center cities — first introduced in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), piloted in the five Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, and supported by targeted policies from the Ministry of Commerce — has enhanced the country's consumer environment globally.
(2025-12-24). Xi urges central SOEs to contribute more to Chinese modernization. ecns.cn 23 (Xinhua) ⚪ Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government to better serve the overall work of the Party and the country and contribute more to Chinese modernization.
(2025-12-24). Half of Zootopia 2 box office comes from China. ecns.cn As of Sunday, the animated hit Zootopia 2 had grossed more than $539 million at the Chinese box office, while its global box office total reached $1.276 billion, according to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro.
(2025-12-24). Albanese must call a royal commission into Bondi terror and antisemitism. onlineopinion.com.au Antisemitism is a national issue. So our federal government needs to step up to the challenge, as this is too big a topic to be left to a NSW inquiry.
(2025-12-24). Smart glasses sector set for rapid growth. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence-powered glasses will experience rapid growth next year as the fast-evolving smart wearable devices become a key gateway for next-generation human-machine interaction and inject new vitality into the global consumer electronics market, experts said.
(2025-12-24). China's shuttle diplomacy strives to reach ceasefire. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun concluded his six-day shuttle visit to Cambodia and Thailand on Tuesday, reaffirming China's willingness to once again create conditions and provide a platform for dialogue and negotiations by the two neighbors.
(2025-12-24). Elon Musk calls Chinese humanoid robots concert performance 'impressive'. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robots drew widespread attention after six machines developed by Unitree Robotics performed as backup dancers at a concert by pop star Wang Leehom in Chengdu, executing high-difficulty flips.
(2025-12-24). China pledges to stabilize property market. ecns.cn China's top housing authority has pledged to stabilize the real-estate market, rolling out a package of measures centered on city-specific policies to reduce inventories and optimize housing supply.
(2025-12-24). Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener. newarab.com 
Elias Achouri's double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Ellyes Skhiri headed in an early opener and FC Copenhagen winger Achouri then scored twice either side of half-time in a game played in relentless rain in Rabat. Denis Omedi netted a late consolation for Uganda. | The result leaves Tunisia on top of Group C after the opening round of matches, above Nigeria on goal difference following a 2-1 victory for the Super Eagles against Tanzania earlier in Fes. | "It was a good performan…
(2025-12-24). Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme implemented for entry into urban Hong Kong. ecns.cn A policy allowing private cars registered in south China's Guangdong Province to enter urban Hong Kong went effect Tuesday, a milestone that advances cross-border connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
(2025-12-24). Expert: Private enterprises key to implementing policies in technology innovation, industrial development. ecns.cn The recently concluded Central Economic Work Conference held in Beijing emphasized the need to promote deep integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation.
(2025-12-24). Libyan military chief, senior defence officials killed as private jet crashes after takeoff near Ankara; explosion caught on camera. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A private aircraft carrying Libya's top military commander and senior defence officials crashed shortly after departing from Turkey's capital, Ankara, on Tuesday night, killing all those on board, officials from both countries confirmed.The jet was returning to Libya after a high-level defence visit when it went down in central Turkey. Initial findings suggest a technical failure may have caused the accident.Victims include Libya's top military commanderLibyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the death of General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, describing the incident as a "tragic acciden…
(2025-12-24). JD.com confirms France warehouse theft, refutes reports of 'heavy losses'. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has confirmed night that a theft had occurred at one of its warehouses in France, saying local police have launched an investigation and operations have since resumed normally.
(2025-12-24). JD Vance slams racist trolls after Usha targeted; 'Anyone who attacks my wife can eat s**t…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance forcefully defends his wife Usha Vance after racial slurs and online attacks by far-right figures, condemning ethnic hatred and exposing deep fractures within America's conservative movement. Watch to know more!
(2025-12-24). Harbin's celebrity snowman lights up winter night. ecns.cn The snowman's iconic red hat, red scarf, and heart-shaped buttons looks charming at night, making it a popular photo spot for visitors.
(2025-12-24). Transport sector on track to fulfill goals, forge ahead. ecns.cn With more than 3.6 trillion yuan ($512.2 billion) in transport investment and the addition of over 2,000 kilometers of high-speed rail and about 8,000 km of expressways expected in 2025, China's transport sector delivered steady growth and stronger services, officials from the Ministry of Transport said at a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Islam is the root cause as Islamism is a product of Islam. onlineopinion.com.au The Islamic community needs to own the Bondi massacre. While individual Muslims are not responsible, Islamism rises from Islam, and has been allowed to fester in the community.
(2025-12-24). Thailand thanks China for role in easing border tensions with Cambodia. ecns.cn Thailand has expressed appreciation for China's role in helping ease tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, said Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura.
(2025-12-24). China's new-style tea brands find a hot new market in US. ecns.cn After becoming established in the Southeast Asian market, Chinese new-style tea brands are now turning to dig gold in the United States, looking for new opportunities.
(2025-12-24). Hainan making a name for itself with Belarusian tourists. ecns.cn China's tropical Hainan island has become a hit among Belarusian tourists according to one of the eastern European country's largest travel agencies.
(2025-12-24). EU urged to adopt pragmatic approach. ecns.cn The European Union should approach China-EU trade ties with pragmatism, acknowledging their mutually beneficial foundations and managing frictions through dialogue rather than allowing them to escalate, said market watchers and business leaders on both sides.
(2025-12-24). China's cross-regional passenger trips to exceed 66 bln in 2025. ecns.cn China's cross-regional passenger trips are expected to exceed 66 billion by the end of 2025, while commercial freight volume is projected to surpass 58 billion metric tons, both growing by around 3.5 percent year on year, Li Yang, vice minister of transport, made the remarks at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Libya says its army chief dies in plane crash in Türkiye. geo.tv 
Türkiye's Chief of Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu meets his Libyan counterpart Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad in Ankara, Turkey, December 23, 2025. — ReutersTurkish gendarmerie locates wreckage south of Kesikkavak village.Jet loses contact after emergency landing request near Ankara.Five…
(2025-12-24). Head of Tunisia's main union resigns ahead of planned strike>. newarab.com 
The head of Noureddine Tabboubi has since 2017 headed the UGTT union confederation, which has yet to formally accept his decision. | Two years earlier, the union won the Nobel Peace Prize along with three other Tunisian organisations for their role in the country's democratic transition. | Tabbo…
(2025-12-24). China urges Dutch government to cancel administrative order against Nexperia. ecns.cn China has urged the Dutch government to immediately revoke its administrative order against semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary owned by Chinese company Wingtech Technology Co, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-12-24). Foreign Ministry spokesperson: China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes. ecns.cn China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Tuesday, noting that China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens.
(2025-12-24). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-24). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show
An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders
the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
axios.com (2025-12-23). New Epstein files release includes Trump mentions. What they sayThe Justice Department released nearly 30,000 more pages of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including many that reference President Trump… Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing.
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-23). Genocide by Other Means: Palestinian Babies Murdered by Exposure, Not Bombs
"Peace" made on the graves of frozen infants will stand as an indictment, not of the weather, but of humanity. This is not peace; this is a genocide by other means.
thecanary.co (2025-12-22). Far-right Nachala settlers storm into Gaza – with the aim of occupying it This Hanukkah, colonial Zionist settlers from the Nachala movement broke through the Gaza border, and raised the 'Israeli' occupation flags. They said the move was a symbolic first step towards establishing a settlement in Gaza.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-22). Tucker Carlson named 'Antisemite of the Year' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza StopAntisemitism announced the designation on Sunday, accusing Carlson of hostility towards Israel after he used his podcast and media appearances to criticise the war and the political influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
(2025-12-24). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2025-12-24). Santiago de Cuba conmemoró aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu 
En el municipio de Palma Soriano se celebró este martes el acto provincial por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, dedicado al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), líder histórico del proceso emancipador iniciado el primero de enero de 1959. | La conmemoración, caracterizada por la unidad y compromiso con los ideales revolucionarios, fue presidida por Beatriz Johnson Urrutia y Manuel Falcón Hernández, presidenta y vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Santiago de Cuba, respectivamente. | En la ceremonia, la integrante del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de…
(2025-12-24). Trump con mayores dificultades para manipular la tasa de desempleo. cubadebate.cu Después de que la tasa de desempleo en Estados Unidos alcanzara un máximo en cuatro años de 4,6 % en noviembre, Trump argumentó que el mercado laboral está mucho mejor de lo que parece. Su razonamiento: millones de estadounidenses podrían conseguir trabajo de nuevo, pero eso no sucederá.
(2025-12-24). Agencia Prensa Latina selecciona mejores deportistas de Latinoamérica en 2025. radiohc.cu La agencia Prensa Latina seleccionó este martes a los mejores deportistas de Latinoamérica en 2025, tras recibir más de 110 votos de medios de comunicación de la región, Europa, Medio Oriente y Asia. | Cuba dominó, por segunda ocasión, las tres categorías en el tradicional sondeo, esta vez con protagonismo para la triplista Leyanis Pérez, el lanzador Liván Moinelo y el equipo juvenil de béisbol 5. | La reina del triple salto en la campaña fue la gran favorita en la consulta desde la apertura el 21 de noviembre y lideró con 73 sufragios un apartado en el que 17 mujeres merecieron al menos una nominación. | Campeón…
(2025-12-24). Canciller agradece respaldo a Cuba de analista vietnamita Sony ThƒÉng. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez agradeció este martes al analista de Vietnam, Sony ThƒÉng, quien rebatió el criterio del Gobierno de Estados Unidos de que la isla es una nación de incompetentes. | En su cuenta en la red social X, el canciller señaló: | Gracias Tus argumentos ponen en evidencia la agenda fraudulenta del Secretario de Estado de
(2025-12-24). Denuncian golpe electoral en Honduras. cubadebate.cu El consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, Marlon Ochoa, denunció hoy la consumación del golpe electoral mediante una propuesta formal para declarar un presidente electo, alcaldías y diputados sin concluir el escrutinio especial ni procesar miles de actas.
(2025-12-24). Cuba premia a sus mejores atletas en 2025. radiohc.cu Los mejores atletas cubanos de 2025 fueron premiados este martes en ceremonia encabezada por Inés María Chapman, viceprimera ministra de Cuba, y Osvaldo Vento, presidente del Instituto Nacional de Deportes, Educación Física y Recreación (INDER). | La triplista Leyanis Pérez y el boxeador Julio César La Cruz recibieron sus diplomas como los mejores exponentes convencionales de deportes individuales del 2025 en la mayor isla de las Antillas, resultados de una encuesta organizada por el INDER y periodistas especializados. | La campeona mundial al aire libre y bajo techo, y reina de la Liga del Diamante en los último…
(2025-12-23). ISRAEL KILLED OVER 400 PALESTINIANS IN GAZA SINCE THE OCTOBER CEASEFIRE WAS ANNOUNCED. trendsjournal.com Israel has killed over 400 Palestinians inside Gaza since the October ceasefire went into effect and injured another 1,115, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
(2025-12-23). These Israelis fought in Gaza and the West Bank. They escape their inner hell. haaretz.com Tomer identified bodies and says that 'everything I had has been wiped out.' Nave was a medic who says memories of the war have taken over his life. Liam has never really left the kibbutz houses where she saw dead bodies. Three shattered souls talk about PTSD. Part one of two…
(2025-12-23). Jerusalem patriarch vows to stay optimistic after seeing suffering in Gaza Strip visit. haaretz.com Although Cardinal Pizzaballa doesn't see a diplomatic solution ahead, he sees 'hope in society, in the younger generation, not only among Christians.' He says the situation in Gaza has gotten worse since his last visit — but that isn't stopping the Christian leader from planning for the future…
(2025-12-23). Is Israel edging toward accepting Turkish troops in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Israel killed 411 Palestinians and wounded 1,112 in Gaza during truce. plenglish.com Ramala, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army has killed 411 Palestinians and wounded 1,112 in the Gaza Strip since the truce came into effect there on October 10, official sources in the territory reported.
(2025-12-23). Katz threatens new Israeli settlements in Gaza despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister His threats came as the latest indication that Israeli forces would never fully withdraw from Gaza, despite th…
(2025-12-23). dangerous dilemma: Will its powerful military chief send troops to keep the peace in Gaza? haaretz.com Field Marshal Asim Munir may win favor with Donald Trump by sending troops to Gaza, but it's a high-stakes gamble, with Islamist power centers ready to accuse him of 'appeasing' Israel…
(2025-12-23). Gaza's third Christmas in the dark, but faith endures. thecanary.co Christmas is around the corner but for the people of Gaza there will be no lights for the third consecutive year. Amid intense suffering, displacement, and loss, the joy that prevailed before the war has been crushed. Churches, typically decorated during the festive season by Christian communities in Gaza, have become places where people grieve […] | By
(2025-12-23). Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel's military would never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip for security reasons and that a civilian-military army unit would be established in the Palestinian enclave. | Under a US-backed peace plan signed by both Israel and Hamas in October, the Israeli military is meant to gradually withdraw completely from the coastal enclave, and Israel would not re-establish civilian settlements there. | "We are located deep inside Gaza and we will never leave all of Gaza. There will never be such a thing. We are there to protect, to prevent what happened," K…
(2025-12-23). Israeli Defense Minister Vows Permanent Israeli Occupation of Gaza, Establishment of Settlements. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed on Tuesday that the Israeli military will "never leave all of Gaza" and will eventually establish settlements in the northern part of the Strip. "We are deep inside Gaza and will never leave all of Gaza — that will not happen. We are here to defend and to prevent …
(2025-12-23). Starving in Gaza: How food aid trucks vanish after entry. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). ended on the news, but not for From Bethlehem to Gaza, Christmas is overshadowed by harsh reality. haaretz.com Palestinians are marking a subdued Christmas season amid the fragile cease-fire, West Bank checkpoint expansion, policed celebrations and…
(2025-12-23). Israeli Defence Minister: 'We will never leave Gaza'. aljazeera.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military "will never leave Gaza".
(2025-12-23). Headlines for December 23, 2025. democracynow.org House Democrats Demand DOJ Investigate "Double Tap" Boat Strike as War Crime or Murder, Trump Says U.S. Navy WIll Begin Building "Trump-Class Battleships" for "Golden Fleet", Israel Kills Palestinians in Gaza City in Latest Violations of October 10 Ceasefire, Israeli Defense Minister Vows to Build Settlements in Northern Gaza, U.S. Lawmakers Call for "Maximum Diplomatic Pressure" on Israel over Gaza Ceasefire Violations, Israeli Strike on Lebanon Kills 3 in Latest Violation of Ceasefire Deal with Hezbollah, Denmark to Summon U.S. Ambassador After Trump Appoints Spec…
(2025-12-23). Gaza patients facing death as Israel continues to block medical supplies. aljazeera.com More than 1,000 Palestinian patients have died while awaiting treatment abroad, amid collapse of Gaza healthcare sector.
(2025-12-23). Ministro de Defensa sionista afirma que Israel nunca se retirará de Gaza. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Defensa de Israel, Israel Katz, afirmó este martes que el régimen sionista nunca se retirará de toda Gaza y que Tel Aviv planea estacionar en la Franja un tipo de unidad, Nahal, que históricamente ha desempeñado un papel en el establecimiento de comunidades israelíes, incluidos los asentamientos.
(2025-12-23). Bill Clinton's A Big Boy: Donald Trump On Ex-US President's Pictures In Epstein Files Says 'He Can Handle It'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Bill Clinton has been drawn back into the political storm surrounding the release of files linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, after US President Donald Trump said …
(2025-12-23). New Epstein files cite Trump's name in private jet records, no criminal allegations made. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US Justice Department has made public a fresh tranche of records linked to the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, revealing references to US President Donald Trump in connection with flight logs of Epstein's private aircraft. Authorities, however, have clearly stated that Trump has not been accused of any wrongdoing in the case.The latest disclosure comprises nearly 11,000 documents, amounting to around 29,000 pages, along with several video recordings, some of which were reportedly shot inside a prison facility. Epstein, who faced multiple charges related to sex traffickin…
(2025-12-23). New Epstein files reference Trump, including flights on late friend's private jet. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-23). Newly released Epstein files spotlight Trump's past jet trips with Maxwell. aljazeera.com Prosecutor's email claims Trump flew on Epstein's jet eight times in the 1990s, some with Ghislaine Maxwell on board.
(2025-12-23). New Epstein files dump contains multiple Trump references. newarab.com 
A new batch of The latest release contains previously unseen material from the investigation into Epstein, a wealthy US financier who died in jail in 2019 while await…
(2025-12-23). Venezuela before the UN Security Council: United States seeks to impose a colony and seize oil. radiohc.cu Samuel Moncada, Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations, denounced this Tuesday before the Security Council the "admission of a crime of aggression" by the United States. Moncada asserted that this crime includes a declared naval blockade, the theft of 4 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, and electronic warfare in Venezuelan airspace, characterizing them as violations of international law and threats to regional and continental peace.
(2025-12-23). Pirate motorcyclists cruise Caracas to protest Trump. aljazeera.com Motorcyclists dressed as pirates cruised Caracas to protest US President Donald Trump's Venezuelan oil tanker seizures.
(2025-12-23). Cuba considers exclusion from Caribbean Series disrespectful. radiohc.cu The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation states that its exclusion from the 2026 Caribbean Series, which will now be held in Mexico, disrespectful. | In a statement, the Federation clarified that although the invitation originated in Venezuela, the original host of this edition, it was endorsed by the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation (CBPC), the tournament's governing body, of which Cuba is a founding member. | According to the statement, the Caribbean entity has not communicated with the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation "regarding such an important decision, which undermines the established…
(2025-12-23). Russia denies reports of embassy evacuation from Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Russia's Foreign Ministry has strongly denied media reports claiming that Moscow has begun evacuating its embassy in Venezuela, calling the allegations false and misleading.
(2025-12-23). Mexico to state position on Venezuela at Security Council Meeting. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec. 23 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's position rejecting any intervention in Venezuela and announced that her country will firmly state this position at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
(2025-12-23). War in Venezuela inches ever closer. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-12-23). Who's the Real Outlaw at Sea? Trump's Tanker Grab vs. the Houthis' Anti-Genocide Blockade. counterpunch.org 
The United States has now intercepted multiple Venezuelan oil tankers as part of its escalating aggression against Venezuela, while also destroying dozens of small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific under the banner of "drug enforcement," killing over 100 people whose identities the U.S. has obscured. At the same time, the Trump administration has threatened
(2025-12-23). Washington cannot block Venezuelan oil that China needs. infobrics.org Venezuela is a battlefield for the strategic contest between two major powers.
(2025-12-23). Gobierno mexicano planteará su posición sobre Venezuela en Consejo de Seguridad. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró hoy la posición de México en rechazo a cualquier intervención en Venezuela y adelantó que su país planteará con firmeza esta postura en una reunión del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. | Héctor "Vasconcelos, nuestro embajador (en las Naciones Unidas), hará una participación. Ayer estuve platicando con Roberto Velasco, que está ahora encargado de Relaciones Exteriores, y va a hacer su participación de manera muy firme de lo que piensa siempre México", aseveró la mandataria. | En un contexto marcado por las amenazas militares de Washington contra Caracas, la jefa del Ejecutivo…
(2025-12-23). Contundente denuncia en Consejo de Seguridad contra agresión de EE.UU.: "Venezuela es el primer objetivo de un plan mayor" cubadebate.cu El representante permanente de Caracas en la ONU, Samuel Moncada, afirmó que están en presencia de un poder que "actúa al margen del derecho internacional" y que "exige a venezolanas y venezolanos" que entreguen su país o, de lo contrario, "ejecutará un ataque armado que viene anunciando desde hace semanas".
(2025-12-23). CBS Censorship: Bari Weiss Pulls "60 Minutes" Exposé on Torture of Migrants U.S. Sent to El Salvador. democracynow.org 
The new head of CBS News, Bari Weiss, is facing accusations of censorship after she abruptly canceled a segment from Sunday's episode of 60 Minutes just three hours before broadcast. The segment centered on the stories of Venezuelan immigrants sent to El Salvador's brutal CECOT prison by the Trump administration. "When so much of our ability to communicate out facts to the world is concentrated in a small number of people, and there's a squeezing of independent media and the ability to get independent perspectives and voices out more broadly, I think we're working with an information…
(2025-12-23). IMF reaches agreement on Egypt's loan programme reviews. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Egypt starts work on Red Sea-Mediterranean high-speed rail link. newarab.com 
Workers have started laying tracks in the desert east of Cairo for Described by transport minister Kamel al-Wazir as a "new Suez Canal on rails", the project is slated to be completed in 2026, and will carry passengers and cargo the 660-kilometre (410-mile) distance in as little as three hours. | The Green Line, as it is kno…
(2025-12-23). Why U.S. Moon landing plan hard to deliver in 2028? independent.co.ug 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order setting a 2028 target for returning U.S. astronauts to the Moon and developing space defense technologies. The order, titled "ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY," vowed to "return Americans to the Moon by 2028 through the Artemis Program," lay the foundation for …
(2025-12-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 23.
(2025-12-23). Cyclist Partoazar aims for gold at 2026 Asian Games. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's most decorated female cyclist says the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya will mark the final chapter of her competitive career, as she plans to transition into a new role after the event.
(2025-12-23). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-23). Gunmen kill five policemen in KP ambush. tribune.com.pk 
Five police officers were martyred on Tuesday when gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said. | The attackers set the vehicle ablaze after shooting at it in Karak district, police said. The officers were on duty when the ambush took place. | Police identified the slain officers as Shahid Iqbal, Safdar, Arif, Samiullah and Muhammad Abrar. | The attack occurred near Aman Kot in the Garagri Banda area. The mountainous region lies along the boundary between Karak, Kohat and Lakki Marwat districts and is considered highly sensitive because of oil and…
(2025-12-23). Iran-Kazakhstan cultural night held in Tehran to promote shared heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran and Kazakhstan held a joint cultural night at Tehran's Niavaran Palace complex on Monday to promote shared heritage and strengthen cultural diplomacy between the two Caspian Sea countries, officials said.
(2025-12-23). Peace Talks Gain Momentum — So Why Is Russia Hitting Ukraine Harder ? thinktank.pk As the world watches the fragile diplomatic efforts to end nearly four years of conflict, a puzzling pattern emerges: Russian military strikes on Ukraine are ramping up just as US-led negotiations show signs of progress. In December 2025, with talks centered in Miami, Florida, involving high-level envoys from the US, Ukraine, and Russia, the question …
(2025-12-23). The Trump District of Columbia? It could happen. peoplesworld.org 
The videos of the sign crews were all over the internet and TV recently. Men on ladders screwing in letters spelling out the name of Donald J. Trump to the faàßade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The Center's board of trustees had voted (supposedly) unanimously to rename …
(2025-12-23). War And Plunder On The DR Congo Escalate Under 'Peace Agreement'. popularresistance.org The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a country in central Africa the size of Western Europe and rich in arable land and minerals, including those critical to the military industrial complex, such as cobalt and coltan. Since the CIA-backed assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, the DRC has been ruled by puppets who answer to the United States and its allies. 2025 has been a devastating year for the DRC. Clearing the FOG speaks with Maurice Carney, the executive director of Friends of the Congo, about the occupation by Rwandan forces, mass displacement of millions of people, and the recent 'peace agreem…
(2025-12-23). Trump pulls 30 envoys in 'America First' push, critics say it weakens US abroad. geo.tv 
A general view of a US State Department sign outside the US State Department building in Washington, DC, US, July 11, 2025. — ReutersState Department says removal of ambassadors is standard.Foreign service association calls it "institutional sabotage".Lawmaker says move damages US…
(2025-12-23). After Trump's Pardons, Are Far-Right Militias Gearing-Up to Influence the 2026 Midterm Elections? dissidentvoice.org On September 29, 2020, during the first 2020 presidential debate with the Democratic Party's candidate Joe Biden, moderator Chris Wallace asked then-President Trump if he would condemn white supremacist and militia groups and tell them to "stand down" amid ongoing violent protests.
(2025-12-23). United Nations recognizes Italy's support for refugees. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) recognized Italy for the support it has provided over the past decade to more than 11,000 people from 24 countries.
(2025-12-23). Sindh govt moves to lower e-challan fines for bikers in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has agreed to reduce heavy traffic fines imposed on motorcyclists in Karachi following discussions in a special committee of the Sindh Assembly on e-challans. | Sources said the decision was taken during a meeting of the assembly's special committee on e-challans, convened at the demand of Opposition Leader Ali Khursheedi. The meeting was chaired by Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar. | The government has also agreed to lower fines for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 1,000cc. Speaking during the meeting, Khursheedi said the opposition had not merely raised slogans but had tak…
(2025-12-23). Ending China's Humiliation? dissidentvoice.org 
European powers plan to cut up China for themselves; Germany, Italy, the British Empire, Austria-Hungary, Russia, and France are represented by Wilhelm II, Umberto I, John Bull, Franz Joseph I (in rear), Nicholas II, and Émile Loubet. The United States, represented by Uncle Sam, opposed this, also wanting to retain power in China. Puck, 23 …
(2025-12-23). 5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the recommendations of the Spectrum Advisory Committee for the upcoming spectrum auction, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Tuesday. | State broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported that, at a joint press conference, Aurangzeb said the approved recommendations would now be forwarded to the federal cabinet for final approval, adding that the government was accelerating the Digital Pakistan programme. | Read: 'Choose growth in 5G spectrum auction' | Economic Coordination Committee has approved…
(2025-12-23). Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions. tribune.com.pk 
Several leaders associated with the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan have parted ways with the party, withdrawing from active politics, citing concerns over certain decisions by the party's central Shura that, they claim, provided India with an opportunity for propaganda. | Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, Muhammad Nadeem, along with TLP shura members Shabbir Ahmed, Amjad Naeem, Nazim-e-Aala Muhammad Waqas, and Muhammad Zaheer, stated that they had collectively resolved to sever all ties with the party and political activities. They added that their professional focus would now be…
(2025-12-22). ASEAN steps in to ease border tensions. ecns.cn Keen to defuse tensions and bring lasting peace, foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to explore ways to resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, with a focus on rebuilding mutual trust.
(2025-12-23). Siblings through and through. anabaptistworld.org It's poignant that this crisis of unity comes at the end of Anabaptism's 500th anniversary year.
(2025-12-23). Greek Farmers Block Highways Over EU Subsidy Delays and Mercosur Trade Deal. thinktank.pk Greek farmers blocked major highways in northern Greece, including key routes near the town of Siatista, as part of a nationwide protest over delayed European Union subsidy payments and opposition to the EU—Mercosur trade agreement. Using tractors, protesters halted freight transport while allowing passenger vehicles and buses to pass. Farmers argue that cheaper imports from …
(2025-12-23). Houthis, Yemen government say to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Arif Habib consortium wins PIA privatisation bid at Rs135b. tribune.com.pk 
Arif Habib Consortium has acquired Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for Rs135 billion in the second and final round of the auction for the privatisation of the national carrier, while the Lucky Cement Consortium emerged as the second-highest bidder with an offer of Rs134 billion. | Following the conclusion of the first round, in which two bidders, Arif Habib Consortium and Lucky Cement, offered above the government's reference price of Rs100 billion. | The government's approved reference price for the 75% stake is Rs100 billion, and the first round of bidding saw competitive offers from pre-qualified bidd…
(2025-12-23). Vietnam's Leadership Transition: A Twisted Web of Omissions and Speculation. devdiscourse.com Vietnam's Communist Party concluded a pivotal plenum in Hanoi, leaving the national landscape rife with speculation as no names for top leadership candidates were disclosed. Party chief To Lam, a notable contender for retaining the top post, indicated through a closing speech that party members had voted with substantial support. Final confirmations, however, align with historical discretion, to be unveiled during the January congress.
(2025-12-23). Report: Climate is central to truth and reconciliation for the Sámi in Finland. grist.org
Earlier this month, the Finnish government
(2025-12-23). Israel introduces age, use limits for sperm donation. haaretz.com In a new circular, the Health Ministry introduced new restrictions on sperm donation to reduce the possibility of genetic mutations. Potential sperm donors will also be required to present thorough documentation and undergo several kinds of tests…
(2025-12-23). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-22). New employment workers given greater legal protection. ecns.cn China has achieved fruitful results in protecting the rights of flexible workers and people serving in new forms of employment such as food deliverymen and women and ride-hailing drivers, which is of great importance to the realization of high-quality and fuller employment, and also social stability.
(2025-12-23). Russia's War Economy Is Not Collapsing, But Neither Is It Stable. menafn.com (MENAFN – Asia Times) | Russia's wartime economy is getting weaker as the war in Ukraine approaches its fourth anniversary, according to a recent report by PeaceRep, a research group led by the …
(2025-12-23). The Teamsters Have a MAGA Problem. Here's Why. portside.org The Teamsters Have a MAGA Problem. Here's Why. |
(2025-12-23). Global Complicity: Who Kills in the Congo? counterpunch.org 
To understand why this violence persists, it is necessary to look beyond Congo's borders. What unfolds in the DRC is not merely a local or regional conflict, but a transnational project sustained by states, corporations, and markets far beyond its borders.
(2025-12-23). Stop Picking On Poor Little Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Stop picking on poor little Israel. It's just sitting there minding its own business trying to do a little genocide in peace while aggressively lobbying your government to crush your freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, and you're OBSESSING about it for NO REASON. | You just hate Jews. That's the only possible reason you could spend so much time obsessing about this one tiny little harmless country: you've got a crazy, irrational fixation on a small abrahamic religion, because you're a weirdo.
(2025-12-22). Xi extends congratulations to Chilean president-elect. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations on Monday to Jose Antonio Kast on his election as Chile's president, vowing to work with the South American leader to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries.
(2025-12-23). The BRICS' Dollar Dilemma: Grand Plan for Local Trade Lacks Critical Details. moderndiplomacy.eu Brazil handed over the BRICS Presidency to India on December 12, 2025, though India will formally take over on January 1, 2026. Brazil handed a gavel—made of recycled wood from the Amazon forest—to India. While handing over the gavel, Brazil's BRICS Sherpa Mauricio Lyrio said: 'Through this gesture, confidence in India's upcoming presidency is reaffirmed, …
(2025-12-23). CAR's Touadera Seeks Third Term Amid Russian Ties and Crypto Push. moderndiplomacy.eu Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera, 68, is seeking a controversial third term on Sunday after more than a decade in power. In 2023, a referendum scrapped presidential term limits, clearing the way for his extended tenure. Since coming to power in 2016, Touadera has leaned heavily on Russian support, bringing Wagner mercenaries into the …
(2025-12-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-23). Virat and Rohit: Navigating Domestic Challenges in Indian Cricket. devdiscourse.com As the Vijay Hazare Trophy unfolds, the spotlight shines on Indian cricket titans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With a strategic shift by BCCI, their participation underscores the renewed emphasis on domestic cricket where superstars meet the rising stars on a proving ground of talent and tenacity.
(2025-12-23). Iran, Tajikistan emphasize expanding social cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Officials from Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have stressed the need to broaden interaction in the social and welfare fields.
(2025-12-23). UN Security Council to hold meeting on Iran nuclear deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, according to media reports.
(2025-12-23). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-23). Fr. Ssekabira Remanded to Masaka Prison. plusnews.ug 
Masaka Grade I Magistrate Abdullah Kyazze has remanded Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira to Masaka Main Prison until January 22, 2026, following his first court appearance after more than three weeks in military detention. Fr. Ssekabira, 46, curate at Bumangi Parish in Kalangala District and head of charitable programs for vulnerable children, appeared before …
(2025-12-23). Trump, Mamdani merchandise compete for Christmas shoppers. aljazeera.com Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani are leading candidates for politically themed Christmas gifts in the US.
(2025-12-23). H.E. Akamatsu Shuichi Delivers Hope — New Japanese-Funded Eye Facility Transforms Lives in Abbottabad. thinktank.pk In a powerful symbol of Japan-Pakistan solidarity, H.E. Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, Japan's newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, inaugurated a cutting-edge eye care facility in Tehsil Havelian, Abbottabad District, on December 23, 2025. This grassroots project highlights Japan's dedicated focus on human security and affordable healthcare, areas that Ambassador Akamatsu has passionately championed since arriving in …
(2025-12-23). Talks with Russia, Ukraine going along okay. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump said that the negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict are going along okay.
(2025-12-23). 19 New Apartheid Colonies for the Occupied West Bank. consortiumnews.com The move boosts the illegal expansion drive in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed at least 1,039 Palestinians — at least 225 of them children — over the past two years. By Brett Wilkins Common…
(2025-12-23). IMIDRO, NDF move to shield mining industry from power cuts with renewable contracts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's mining and metals sector is seeking to avert electricity shortages through long-term renewable power purchase agreements, following talks between the state mining agency IMIDRO and the National Development Fund (NDF).
(2025-12-23). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-23). Brazen lies told to the public: Why do so many people suspend disbelief, and authorities do nothing? onlineopinion.com.au When governments, universities and media protect falsehoods instead of facts, deception becomes policy and dissent becomes heresy. Australia is living the consequences.
(2025-12-23). What happens when disaster recovery becomes a luxury good. grist.org 
Every year at the Oscars, attendees leave with gift bags so elaborate they have to be reported as income to the IRS. Luxury skincare, personal training sessions, designer apples that never brown, and extravagant trips are standard issue. But in 2025, Academy Award guests also received a grimmer gift: a yearlong subscription to a white-glove disaster recovery service called Bright Harbor, which has grown popular in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles last January. | If your house is destroyed in a fire or flood, the basic logistics of righting your upturned life understandably consume your ful…
(2025-12-23). Ex-aide says Netanyahu asked for help avoiding blame for 7 Oct. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Five continents, five rhythms in 2025. ecns.cn The year 2025 made it clear that the planet no longer moves in a single rhythm. Each continent lives its own historical tempo, creating a global mismatch — accelerated time in the Global South, regressive time in the Global North, suspended time in Europe, futuristic time in Asia and a state of maximum alert in the Pacific. Five clocks, five pulses and five simultaneous futures.
(2025-12-23). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-23). It is time for good people to act. onlineopinion.com.au Australia did not fail the Jewish community at Bondi. It failed them earlier, when hatred was tolerated, justified and allowed to grow unchecked.
(2025-12-23). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-23). Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Türkiye's capital Ankara. aljazeera.com Four other passengers on business flight that requested emergency landing after takeoff, Turkish interior minister says.
(2025-12-23). Azerbaijan and Cuba discuss cooperation in the health sector. plenglish.com Baku, Dec. 23 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to Azerbaijan, Carlos Valdes, met with health officials from the Caucasus country at the Ministry of Health, Prensa Latina reported.
(2025-12-23). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-23). Iran at forefront of providing support to refugees. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over the past four decades, Iran has been one of the top countries hosting the largest number of refugees and migrants, despite many challenges facing the country.
(2025-12-23). Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay Rs5.41b in damages over 2010 crash. tribune.com.pk 
An Islamabad court has ordered Pakistani airline Airblue to pay 5.41 billion rupees ($19.5 million) in compensation to victims of a 2010 plane crash, rejecting all appeals filed by the carrier, court officials said. | The ruling was issued by Islamabad's District and Sessions Court. It dismissed eight appeals submitted by Airblue and imposed a fine of 1 million rupees on each appeal, bringing the total fine to 8 million rupees. | The court said the compensation was payable to families and individuals affected by the crash, which killed several passengers when an Airblue aircraft went down near Islamabad in Jul…
(2025-12-23). Resistance Does Not Die In Prison: We Stand With the UK Hunger Strikers! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
SIGN PETITION HERE: tinyurl.com/2588zwvn December 23, 2025 We, the undersigned organizations, stand in unequivocal solidarity with the six Palestine Action—affiliated prisoners on hunger strike in the UK: Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, T Hoxha, Lewie Chiaramello, and Kamran Ahmed, who, on day 53, are facing the increasing likelihood of death. We also salute Jon …
(2025-12-23). After scam expose, Kyiv elite flee Ukraine abandoning Zelensky amid Russia advance, deal stalemate. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed that panic is spreading within Ukraine's political and diplomatic elite as Moscow presses forward on multiple —Ñ—Ä–æ–Ωts, alleging that senior officials, business leaders, and diplomats are quietly preparing exit plans abroad. According to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, families and financial assets have already been moved overseas, while Ukrainian embassies in Europe are reportedly seeing a surge in residence permit requests. Moscow further claims that a majority of Ukrainian diplomats posted abroad do not intend to return to Kyiv, citing…
(2025-12-23). Policing of Palestine Movement in Canada. dissidentvoice.org Based on protest data from 2021—2025 and extensive documentation, the report highlights a stark disparity: pro-Palestine demonstrations accounted for 10.1% of all protests but drew 37% of all police interventions, even though over 96% of pro-Palestine protests were entirely peaceful.
(2025-12-23). Assisted Living Amenities That Make Daily Life Easier. moguldom.com With age or restricted movement, activities of daily living can become difficult. At assisted living communities, you can enjoy many of the comforts in life by having amenities available to you while having the ability to live independently. These considerate features allow residents to relish each day with additional convenience and reassurance. Nutritious Dining Options …
(2025-12-23). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-22). Exploring overwintering migratory birds in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn Overwintering migratory birds including white cranes spend the winter at white crane islet in Poyang Lake, Shangrao City, east China's Jiangxi Province, on Dec. 22, 2025.
(2025-12-23). Bengaluru Police Deny Permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy at Chinnaswamy Stadium. devdiscourse.com The Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Seemanth Kumar Singh, announced on Tuesday that the Vijay Hazare Trophy match will not be held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24 due to security issues.
(2025-12-23). 25-year-old Bedouin citizen of northern Israel shot two weeks ago dies of wounds. haaretz.com Mahmoud Hibi, an Israeli citizen from a Bedouin town in the north, is the 245th Arab citizen of Israel killed in 2025, marking an annual record for the number of murders in Israeli Arab society…
(2025-12-23). Cambodia's economy squeezed by Thai conflict. aljazeera.com Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia's economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and…
(2025-12-23). China plans to play a bigger role in Antarctic governance. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers are reviewing a draft law governing activities and environmental protection in Antarctica as the country steps up efforts to strengthen its polar capacity and participate more deeply in global governance of the continent.
(2025-12-23). DAILY MEMO: San Bernardino ICE Raid Ends in Another Car Crash. lataco.com ICE once again focused its operations in the Inland Empire with a particular focus on San Bernardino. Other communities outside Los Angeles were also targeted.
(2025-12-23). Birder boosts protections in Beijing. ecns.cn When night falls in Beijing, and the world retreats into silence, Terry Townshend knows the predawn darkness is a migrant highway — an invisible river of wings, calls, and journeys spanning hemispheres every spring and autumn.
(2025-12-23). Greenland: Trump's empire dream in the Arctic. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Diplomatic tensions between Europe and the United States have flared once again, this time over President Donald Trump's renewed desire to take over Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory. His words— "We must have it"—echo less like policy and more like possession, as though the Arctic island were a prize to be claimed rather than a people with rights and sovereignty.
(2025-12-23). Muni University Seeks 700 Acres for Expansion. plusnews.ug 
Muni University is seeking an additional 700 acres of land to support its expansion, citing inadequate infrastructure amid a growing student population. The university has formally petitioned Arua City Council for allocation of the extra land. The request comes at a time when the institution is grappling with limited space for physical development. Currently, the university's …
(2025-12-23). U.S. WOULD FIGHT RUSSIA IF IT BREAKS ANY CEASEFIRE, POLISH PM SAYS. trendsjournal.com U.S. negotiators made it clear that American forces would fight Russian forces if Moscow violated a future ceasefire deal, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said last week.
(2025-12-23). Trump Can't Hide His Most Serious Illness. counterpunch.org 
When critics suggest potential illnesses President Donald Trump might have, they point to evidence of a possible ailment. They notice bruises on his hands, swollen joints, dozing off during televised meetings, and his rambling, disjointed speeches. However, they never identify the one hallmark of a serious illness that he had shown even before he became
(2025-12-23). Regulators Want Spectacle To Trump Safety Protections. levernews.com 
Fifteen years ago, a little-known federal judge named Brett Kavanaugh argued that the country's top workplace regulator overstepped when it cited an aquatic theme park for a gruesome
(2025-12-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-23). We Live in the Space-Trump Continuum. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-23). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-23). Cuba warns of the dangers of fentanyl use. plenglish.com "Its designation as a weapon of mass destruction is yet another effort by the United States government to create false pretexts to unleash acts of war against sovereign states in Latin America and the Caribbean, overthrow legitimate governments, and usurp the natural resources of other nations," he stated in a post on the social network X. | He also denounced the U.S. government's attempt to ignore the multifactorial origins of its use and the devastation it causes, as well as to cover up the malpractice of pharmaceutical corporations. | "The vast drug market in the United States, the indiscriminate prescription…
(2025-12-23). A Tribute to Brewster Kneen 1933-2025. counterpunch.org 
I first met Brewster Kneen sometime in the mid 1990's, in the early days of Family Farm Defenders. One of our all consuming projects at the time was opposing the use of Monsanto's Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH). Brewster was working on one of his many books, Farmageddon- Food and the Culture of Biotechnology. He came
(2025-12-23). Nader Ebrahimi's "Forty Short Letters to My Wife" published in Portuguese. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The book "Forty Short Letters to My Wife" written by the late Iranian author Nader Ebrahimi has been translated into Portuguese by Khatereh Kianinejad and published by Intelectual Editora, a publisher in Portugal.
(2025-12-23). The Price Families Are Paying for Cultural Dogma. muslimskeptic.com Feminism has gotten out of control, and it's impacting my life and my children's lives negatively in a direct way. I'll give you two firsthand examples from our recent everyday life. Example #1: Going to the library one day, the kids and I asked the librarian in the children's section where the children's chapter books …
(2025-12-23). Nebbi PWDs Call for Direct Government Scholarships. plusnews.ug 
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nebbi District have appealed to the government to introduce direct education scholarships to support their learning and improve their livelihoods. They say direct scholarships, particularly for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and other learning centres, would allow beneficiaries to choose courses that suit their abilities while helping …
(2025-12-23). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-23). STEVE MILLOY: Trump Dismantles Climate-Industrial Complex. wattsupwiththat.com The Trump administration took a major whack at the climate-industrial complex this week. It's a fantastic move. But another event this week spotlights the need to do more.
(2025-12-23). Belgium joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel. newarab.com 
Belgium on Tuesday joined a case brought by The UN's highest court, based in The Hague, said in a statement that Brussels had filed a declaration of intervention. | But Belgium's intervention does not mean it fully supports South Africa's accusations, nor that it defends Israel, but that it intends…
(2025-12-23). Iran hosts IOFS meetings on smart livestock farming, climate change. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) paid a visit to Iran, holding roundtables on smart livestock farming and climate change, with experts from member states, namely Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in attendance.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). ISRAEL PREVENTS THE RETURN OF PALESTINIANS FORCED OUT OF THEIR HOMES IN THE WEST BANK DURING OPERATION IRON WALL. trendsjournal.com The Israeli government has been accused by the Palestinian Authority of preventing the return of tens of thousands of Palestinians who were forced out of their homes in the West Bank during Operation Iron Wall, which began in January as a sweeping "anti-terrorism" campaign.
(2025-12-23). Palestinian resilience is mind-boggling, says Kneecap rapper. electronicintifada.net Móglaí Bap believes that small acts of solidarity can have a huge impact.
(2025-12-23). Russia Strikes Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Following Miami Peace Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu Early Tuesday, Russia launched attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine's energy infrastructure, triggering emergency power outages. The strikes came just two days after U.S.-led peace talks in Miami, which brought together Ukrainian, European, and Russian representatives to explore potential avenues for ending the nearly four-year conflict. Air raid alerts were reported across almost …
(2025-12-23). Kareem Rosser's Ride of a Lifetime. whyy.org Kareem Rosser was just eight years old when his brothers stumbled across the Chamounix Stables in a Philadelphia park. That wrong turn would change his life forever. In 2011, he captained the first all-Black team to win the National International Scholastic Polo Championship.
(2025-12-23). This Week in People's History, Dec 24—30, 2025. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 24—30, 2025 |
(2025-12-23). WFP presses alarm button on Afghanistan's hunger crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The UN World Food Programme predicts that the number of children suffering from food shortages in Afghanistan could reach around 4 million, with malnutrition among children at its highest level in decades. The report published its findings on December 16, 2025, mapping areas where food insecurity and acute malnutrition range from alert to critical. | According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report for Afghanistan, three million more women, men, and children face acute hunger or worse compared to the 14.8 million last year. The IPC system assesses degrees of food insecurity, c…
(2025-12-23). Salah snatches late winner for Egypt. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah scored in added time to snatch a 2-1 victory for record seven-time champions Egypt over lowly ranked Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup of Nations Group B thriller in Agadir on Monday. | Salah came to Morocco after not starting in five consecutive Liverpool matches, with his omission leading to an outburst against manager Arne Slot. | But his uncertain future at Anfield was forgotten as he pounced on a loose ball inside the box and beat 40-year-old Zimbabwe goalkeeper Washington Arubi with a perfectly placed shot into the corner. | What was expected to be a comfortable start for Egypt in Group B proved an…
(2025-12-23). US Military Blows Up Another Alleged Drug Boat in the Waters of Latin America. news.antiwar.com The US military has blown up another alleged drug boat in the waters of Latin America, according to a statement released by US Southern Command on Monday. "On Dec. 22, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel" in the …
(2025-12-23). 2025 on target to be UK's hottest year on record: Met Office. geo.tv 
(2025-12-23). How Netanyahu is adulterating reality to cover up Qatargate crimes. haaretz.com Speak with enough authority, repeat a message enough times, agitate public distrust of prosecutors, courts and investigators, and public perception can be bent to your will…
(2025-12-23). The country's largest magnesium supplier shut down. Now what? grist.org 
Only a few years ago, if you popped open a can of soda anywhere in the United States, the container you held more likely than not contained bits of magnesium harvested from the Great Salt Lake. | Now, the country's supply of the critical mineral looks uncertain. The largest producer, US Magnesium, filed for bankruptcy in September. Its half-century-old Rowley smelting plant on the west shore of Utah's famed lake could shutter for good. | The news comes as a relief for many environmental and Great Salt Lake advocates, but it also stokes broader anxieties over the supply chain for a material used in all kinds of…
(2025-12-23). Sudan prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN to end war. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Zanjan to host Iran-Turkey International Trade, Investment Exhibit in Feb. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Zanjan will host Iran-Turkey International Trade and Investment Exhibition (IRTUREX) during February 5-8, 2026, Iran-Turkey Joint Chamber of Commerce announced.
(2025-12-23). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-23). Restoration of historical texture of Khosf a successful model. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ A pilot project has been implemented in Khosf county, South Khorasan province, with the aim of strengthening the role of the people in protection of the historical texture and revival of traditional restoration methods during current Iranian year.
(2025-12-23). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-23). Connolly targeting Australia T20 World Cup spot. tribune.com.pk 
All-rounder Cooper Connolly hopes his blazing Big Bash League form can help him earn him a recall to Australia's Twenty20 squad for next year's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. | The 22-year-old, who was picked up by Punjab Kings at last week's IPL auction for 30 million Indian rupees ($334,224), got off to a flyer with Perth Scorchers in this year's Big Bash T20 competition with scores of 59 and 77. | Connolly, who also chips in as a left-arm spinner, made his T20 debut for Australia last year but was dropped following their tour of the West Indies in July. | "I would obviously love to play in a T20 World Cu…
(2025-12-22). Credit repair policy to help boost vitality. ecns.cn China's central bank unveiled a one-off credit repair policy on Monday, a move that officials and experts said is expected to improve the public's overall credit profile, reinvigorate market vitality and support a sustained economic recovery.
(2025-12-23). Transatlantic rift comes to fore. ecns.cn The decades-old transatlantic alliance is being tested by mixed strains of economic friction, disputes over defense burdens, and even ideological clashes. While experts agree the US-Europe partnership will endure, they warn it is being reshaped by these exposed fissures, a process with global implications.
(2025-12-23). Palestine Action hunger strikers launch legal action against UK government. aljazeera.com Lawyers of the group threaten court proceedings as top ministers refuse to meet them to discuss the protesters' welfare.
(2025-12-22). AstraZeneca in cancer drug deal with Chinese biotech firm. ecns.cn AstraZeneca has entered a global licensing agreement with Jacobio Pharmaceuticals, a Hong Kong-listed Chinese biotech company, to develop and commercialize a clinical-stage KRAS cancer drug candidate, the two companies announced on Monday.
(2025-12-23). Excavations at Taxila's Bhir Mound reveal traces of ancient city before 6th century BC. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Department of Archaeology has intensified scientific excavations at the historic Bhir Mound in Taxila, uncovering evidence of a well-organised ancient civilisation dating to before the 6th century BC. | Officials said the project aims to scientifically rediscover the earliest city of Taxila and better understand its origins. | According to the department, excavations have revealed signs of early urban planning. These include narrow streets, residential structures, water wells, grain storage areas and artefacts used in daily life. | Experts said the city developed organically. Its layout is different…
(2025-12-22). Shanxi ends province-wide blanket fireworks ban. ecns.cn China's fireworks industry body has voiced support for Shanxi province's decision to scrap a long-standing blanket ban on fireworks and firecrackers, a move that has triggered widespread public debate as Spring Festival approaches.
(2025-12-23). Is Israel's government waging war on Al Jazeera and the media? aljazeera.com Critics say Israel's media laws aim to silence dissenting voices, undermining democracy and free speech.
(2025-12-23). Roosevelt Rhino campaign aims to bridge relations with the United States through conservation. independent.co.ug 
New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | The official launch of the Roosevelt Rhino Campaign in the United States on December 18th, 2025, marked a key outcome of the US—Africa Business Connect — Roosevelt Africa Trail Summit that took place at the Explorers Club in Manhattan in early December. The hybrid event was hosted at the …
(2025-12-23). A Hybrid Future For Europe? wattsupwiththat.com As I reported earlier this week, the EU has now formally abandoned its 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol/diesel cars.
(2025-12-23). Philly's biggest and weirdest stories of 2025. whyy.org From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we're breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.
(2025-12-23). Jasper Nathaniel on "Israel's Archaeological Apartheid," the Jailing of Mohammed Ibrahim & More. democracynow.org Part 2 of our conversation with Jasper Nathaniel, the New York—based writer and reporter who covers Israel's occupation of the West Bank on his Substack, Infinite Jaz. Nathaniel helped bring national attention to the case of Mohammed Ibrahim, the Palestinian American teenager who was released in late November after more than nine months in an Israeli military prison. | Part 2 of our conversation with Jasper Nathaniel, the New York—based writer and reporter who covers Israel's occupation of the West Bank on his Substack, Infinite Jaz. Nathaniel helped bring national attention to the case of Mohammed Ibra…
(2025-12-23). Essential Design Traits Seen in Full-Body Pillows That Aid Mastectomy Recovery. moguldom.com A smooth recovery journey calls for tools that support comfort, stability, and gentle body alignment. Full body pillows bring structure to this healing phase through purposeful shapes and balanced support. Patients gain dependable support that helps the body rest in a safer position after surgery. A calm, restful environment supports emotional ease during a critical …
(2025-12-23). Lebanon denies any army link to Hezbollah after Israeli strike. haaretz.com The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah militants near Sidon in southern Lebanon. 'From an initial review, it was found that one of the terrorists eliminated during the strike simultaneously served in the Lebanese intelligence unit,' the IDF said…
(2025-12-23). Anti-Russian sanctions 'crushed' European economy – Orban. infobrics.org According to the Hungarian leader, sanctions harmed Europe itself instead of Russia.
(2025-12-23). Masaka Leaders Ask Museveni to Curb Voter Intimidation. plusnews.ug 
Leaders of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Masaka City and Masaka District have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to rein in voter intimidation, which they say is undermining their mobilisation efforts ahead of the next general election. The leaders say NRM supporters are facing threats and harassment because of their political affiliation, forcing …
(2025-12-23). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-23). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-23). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-23). Welfare Organization, Tajikistan health ministry to boost ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Welfare Organization, Javad Hosseini, and the deputy minister of Tajikistan's Health and Social Protection, Muhiddin Khayrullozoda, have agreed to boost cooperation in the welfare and social empowerment sectors.
(2025-12-23). Exploring Iran's Christian past: a journey through Edik Baroni's book. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Christianity has a long and intricate history in Iran, predating many other regions of the world. Iranian Christian communities have preserved their faith and cultural identity for centuries. Today, Iran hosts one of the oldest continuous Christian presences in West Asia, with Armenian, Assyrian, and other Christian minorities contributing significantly to Iran's diverse religious landscape. Recognizing this rich heritage is essential to understanding Iran's complex history and its multi-religious identity.
(2025-12-23). Gisoom seeks UN Tourism label for Best Tourism Villages. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Gilan provincial department of cultural heritage said it is preparing a bid to have the village of Gisoom included on UN Tourism's Best Tourism Villages list.
(2025-12-23). Rukiga Commissions UGX 2.9bn Seed Secondary School. plusnews.ug 
Authorities in Rukiga District Local Government have commissioned Bukinda Seed Secondary School, a 2.9 billion shillings government-funded project located in Kandago Parish, Bukinda Sub-county, to expand access to secondary education in the area. Construction of the school, contracted to Geses Uganda Limited, began in 2022 and was initially scheduled for completion within two years. The …
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). England to probe reports of excessive drinking during Ashes break. tribune.com.pk 
England team director Rob Key said they would look into reports that players drank excessively during a break between the second and third Ashes tests this month. | Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third test in Adelaide on Sunday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series and retain the urn. | Following eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane, the England camp took a break in Noosa, with reports in British and Australian media saying the players were drinking throughout their time in the holiday hotspot. | "Headlines can be misleading at times, saying it's a stag do and stuff like…
(2025-12-23). Malaysia's BRICS Partner Status Boosts Global Standing, Economic Resilience. infobrics.org Malaysia's participation as a BRICS Partner Country is expected to support faster, more stable and resilient economic growth while strengthening the country's standing internationally, according to the Foreign Ministry…
(2025-12-23). The Children of the World vs. the Conscience of Humanity. dissidentvoice.org 
On a night when much of the world turns its attention to the image of a child placed in a manger, it becomes necessary to confront a reality that contradicts the season's sentimentality. While hymns are sung and rituals are performed, countless children lie tonight under rubble, under hunger, and under fear. The children of …
(2025-12-23). The fragility of Israeli security. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The reality of the Israeli regime's security doctrine is that it has long remained fragile and vulnerable.
(2025-12-23). Sahel states summit attracts unexpected visitors: young people. aljazeera.com The political and economic Sahel Summit is attracting an unusual group of attendees. Young people.
(2025-12-23). "Out for Blood" : Writer Jasper Nathaniel on Surviving Israeli Settler Attack on W. Bank Olive Farmers. democracynow.org 
We speak to independent journalist Jasper Nathaniel, who has recently returned from documenting Israeli settler and state violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Nathaniel describes being ambushed by settlers in October, on the first day of the olive harvest, in an attack that left one middle-aged Palestinian woman with a brain hemorrhage. "It was clear that this was a planned ambush," says Nathaniel. "They were out for blood." Earlier this week, the Israeli Cabinet approved 19 more settlements in the occupied West Bank. "What's happening right now is these rea…
(2025-12-23). Cambodian death toll from conflict with Thailand climbs to 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — The Cambodian death toll from the border conflict with Thailand has risen to 21, with 83 others being wounded.
(2025-12-23). Top 9 Crypto Exchange Development Companies For 2026. moguldom.com 
As the global crypto economy expands, businesses entering the blockchain era must utilize platforms that are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulations. For anyone building digital asset trading solutions, partnering with the right development firm is a must. Professional firms offering crypto exchange development services bring technical expertise, institutional-grade security, and market-ready architecture that speed …
(2025-12-23). Australian PM Invites Israeli President After Chanukah Attack Shock. devdiscourse.com In a diplomatic gesture, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached out to Israeli President Isaac Herzog with an invitation to visit Australia. The call comes in the wake of a distressing attack at a Jewish community Chanukah event held at Sydney's Bondi Beach last week.
(2025-12-23). PUTIN TELLS REPORTERS THAT RUSSIA WILL ACHIEVE ALL OF ITS GOALS IN UKRAINE. trendsjournal.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held his annual year-end marathon press conference and struck an optimistic tone about the Ukraine War, whether there is a diplomatic settlement or if victory needs to be achieved on the battlefield.
(2025-12-23). Ntshavheni urges commitment to ceasefire in DRC. sanews.gov.za Ntshavheni urges commitment to ceasefire in DRC | Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has issued an appeal for an immediate end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — urging conflicting parties to honour their pledges for peace. ⚪ The Minister was delivering remarks at the Ad Hoc Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and region. ⚪ "South Africa appeals to the conflicting parties in the DRC to demonstrate political will and selfless leadership that this occasion requires. The parties must fulfil their previ…
(2025-12-23). Public Makes Trillions on Plunging Crypto. counterpunch.org 
I realize most people have not been shorting crypto, although that would have been a smart move in the last couple of months. But the general public is nonetheless a big gainer from the sharp drop in crypto prices since October highs. In fairness, the sum may not be "trillions," more likely somewhere a bit
(2025-12-23). DSTI supports SIU investigation into maladministration allegations. sanews.gov.za DSTI supports SIU investigation into maladministration allegations | The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has pledged its support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the corruption busting unit investigates allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the department. ⚪ This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the SIU to conduct an investigation into procurement in relation to four specific project funding agreements for vaccine research and development. ⚪ The unit said the contracts were entered into by o…
(2025-12-23). Israel has launched cognitive warfare on Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Khorasan newspaper analyzed recent media narratives surrounding Iran's missile and nuclear programs, arguing that these portrayals are less about reflecting realities and more about serving psychological and media functions. This emphasis aims to generate anxiety, instill a sense of threat, and influence public opinion in Iran and across the region.
(2025-12-23). Cuba presents environmental protection policy. plenglish.com The ORSA is the national authority responsible for regulating and monitoring compliance with laws and other legal and technical provisions regarding environmental protection in Cuba, said its Director General, Antonio Casanova. | The agency also oversees chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological safety, as well as environmental protection against pollution, taking into account the priorities of the island nation's economic and social development. | This entity, belonging to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), prioritizes and ensures the necessary human, material, and financial reso…
(2025-12-23). Assessment of Turkey's indigenous Tayfun Block-4 missile hypersonic claims. moderndiplomacy.eu Missile Debut: At the IDEF 2025 international defense show in Istanbul, Turkish defense company Roketsan unveiled its first hypersonic missile, Tayfun Block-4, in July 2025. Tayfun Block-4 is said to be a hypersonic variant of the Tayfun missile, which is the longest-range ballistic missile manufactured in Turkey. Its manufacturer, Roketsan, claimed that this new version …
(2025-12-23). Bob Vylan cleared after on-stage chant against Israeli forces. newarab.com 
"We have concluded, after reviewing all the evidence, that it does not meet the criminal threshold outlined by the
(2025-12-23). Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir said the country faces wide-ranging and persistent challenges, warning that hostile elements are increasingly adopting indirect and ambiguous tactics — including the use of proxies — to exploit internal fault lines rather than engaging in direct confrontation. | Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir made the remarks during his visit to the National Defence University (NDU), where he interacted with civil and military participants of the ongoing National Security and War Course, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services P…
(2025-12-23). Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday strongly criticised the Lahore High Court's decision to suspend a new property law, warning that it would benefit the land mafia. | She was reacting to an order by LHC Chief Justice Alia Neelum, who on Monday suspended the implementation of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance and restored possession of properties seized under it. | The chief justice also recommended forming a full bench to hear objections to the law. | The Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance, passed last month, was aimed at curbing land grabbing across the province. | Under the law, a District…
(2025-12-23). Preparing For 2028? JD Vance Seen Training With US Navy Seals In Grueling 90-Minute Workout. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US Vice President JD Vance drew attention after completing a gruelling 90-minute intense physical training session with United States Navy SEALs at their Naval Amphibious Base …
(2025-12-23). Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis. tribune.com.pk 
The Balochistan government has established its first Artificial Intelligence cell within the Department of Home and Tribal Affairs to improve security measures and make decisions based on data analysis, a move aimed at further enhancing the province's law and order situation. | According to a statement from the provincial government, the establishment of the AI cell marks a significant step towards adopting modern technology in governance. The cell will utilise data from the Balochistan Integrated Security Architecture (BISA) to analyse crime patterns, security threats, and potential risks, aiding timely respo…
(2025-12-23). South Sudan Reaches a 'Tipping Point' Between Peace and More Violence, UN Envoy Says. passblue.com 
Nick Haysom, the United Nations Secretary-General's special representative for South Sudan, says the war-torn country is at a tipping point where it either finds the political will to properly implement its peace agreement or it plunges deeper into prolonged chaos. Haysom, 73, who also heads the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), gave a …
(2025-12-23). "Anti-Semitism" fabricated to Advance Zionist Agendas/ By Max Blumenthal. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: Canada's Disgrace: "Ottawa Supports Illegal Coalition Tasked with Destroying Syria and its People" — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Canada: The Ottawa Shootings and the Derogation of Constitutional Rights. Did Zebaf-Bibeau Act Alone? — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization…
(2025-12-23). Intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). W Cape Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder denied bail. sanews.gov.za W Cape Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder denied bail | Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping and one count of torture, have been denied bail in the Athlone Magistrate's Court. | The 11 appeared in court on charges related to the murder of Wade Price, who had been arrested and allegedly died during interrogation. | "Only accused number 9 was granted R1 000 bail due to health challenges. | "The 10 were denied bail because they failed to demonstrate any exceptional circumstances for…
(2025-12-23). West Africa's push for cheaper flights. independent.co.ug 
Air travel across West Africa is set to become dramatically cheaper as ECOWAS eliminates a host of taxes and charges that currently make up nearly half the cost of a typical airline ticket. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | West Africa is bracing for a jump in air travel demand as its heads of state prepare …
(2025-12-23). Strauss warns against sacking Stokes, McCullum. tribune.com.pk 
Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a "depressingly one-sided story" in Australia following another painful Ashes defeat. | Strauss, 48, was the last England captain to win an away Ashes series, when his team triumphed 3-1 in 2010/11. | Since then England's record has been pitiful ⚪ they have lost 16 and drawn just two of their Tests in Australia. | McCullum and Stokes are under pressure after the visitors went 3-0 down in the series on Sunday with two matches still to play. | But Strauss, England's dir…
(2025-12-23). EU PUTS TOGETHER €90 BILLION LOAN TO MAKE SURE UKRAINE WAR KEEPS GOING. trendsjournal.com Although there was no consensus about using frozen Russian assets to back a massive loan for Ukraine, the European Union (EU) managed to scrape together a €90 billion loan that leaders believe will ensure funding for Kyiv to cover the next two years if there is no peace deal with the Kremlin.
(2025-12-23). Zoos keep animals warm to protect against winter chill. ecns.cn As the winter chill settles in, zoos and wildlife parks across China are ensuring their inhabitants that come from the world's warmer climes are kept cozy in the cold months.
(2025-12-23). Bari Weiss Is Doing Exactly What She Was Installed at CBS to Do. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-23). Trump administration to resume wage garnishment for student loan defaulters. aljazeera.com Borrowers to receive wage garnishment notices starting January 7, Department of Education confirms.
(2025-12-23). The Zohran Mamdani Count: Lina Khan, Familiar Progressive Faces and Key Allies Populate Transition Team. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Diego Ramos / Original to Sch…
(2025-12-23). PSX lacks direction as investors weigh rollover week. tribune.com.pk 
Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) moved cautiously on Tuesday, caught in a quiet rhythm as investors weighed rollover week adjustments and awaited clearer market signals ahead of bidding for Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) privatisation. | The session kicked off on a subtle note, lacking fresh energy, causing the market to drift cautiously. | As the day progressed, the KSE-100 index showed a brief spark early on, but buying interest quickly faded as investors chose to remain defensive. Light selling emerged after midday, nudging the index slightly lower, though no significant pressure was fel…
(2025-12-23). Israeli minister moves to cut film funding after Palestinian win. newarab.com 
Zohar issued the warning on Sunday amid backlash to his plan to stage an alternative film awards ceremony, a move widely seen as an attempt to…
(2025-12-23). Lebanon's controversial 'Financial Gap Law': Depositors bear the burden. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — Lebanon is once again at the center of public outrage as the government discusses the proposed "Financial Gap Law".
(2025-12-23). Propaganda Warfare Over Loaded ICBMs and Global Stability. thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of US-China relations, nuclear arms reports have become battlegrounds for information warfare. A recent article from a prominent Chinese state-affiliated outlet responds to a leaked Pentagon draft, dismissing claims about China's expanding intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities as mere "hype" and "speculation." This piece, published amid escalating tensions over arms control, …
(2025-12-23). US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN. newarab.com 
The United States and The two countries held five rounds of nuclear talks prior to a
(2025-12-23). New laws will take effect in Pa. in 2026. Here's what you need to know. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania lawmakers approved 65 pieces of legislation in 2025, making it one of the Because neither political party holds a trifecta in Harrisburg, it can be difficult for bills to survive both chambers — and a trip to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk. That does not mean it is impossible. | Most of t…
(2025-12-22). China's Feng/Huang claim mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals. ecns.cn Chinese Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping win against Chinese Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin to secure the mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals Sunday.
(2025-12-23). Trump says it would be 'smart' for Maduro to leave power. newarab.com 
Trump's pressure campaign on Maduro has included
(2025-12-23). White Christian clergy running for Congress as Democrats face skeptics in their own party. anabaptistworld.org Robb Ryerse, who leads a progressive evangelical church in Arkansas, said he feels he has a moral obligation to run for office — and convince voters that being a Christian and a Democrat "isn't an oxymoron."
(2025-12-23). Measuring Climate Change Without a Ruler. wattsupwiththat.com From a strict epistemological standpoint, we do not know—at high confidence—whether the total energy of the Earth's climate system is increasing, decreasing, or remaining approximately constant.
(2025-12-23). When Kids Move Overseas: Why Visits Are So Rare For South Africa's Emigrant Families. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country's population of 63 million, currently live overseas. Emigration is never a solitary event or a purely …
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-23). Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems. tribune.com.pk 
In Lahore and several other cities of Punjab, the smog situation in 2025 has been somewhat better compared to last year. Yet where the government attributes this improvement to its timely intervention, critics remain skeptical, considering the improvement a result of both government measures and favorable weather conditions. | According to Punjab's Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, a comprehensive strategy was adopted this year to tackle smog. Measures included crackdowns on brick kilns, installation of filters and scrubbers in industries, vehicle emission checks, a ban on burning crop residues, control of dus…
(2025-12-23). Bangladesh suspends visa services in India until further notice amid escalating tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India—Bangladesh relations saw a sharp escalation on Monday after Dhaka suspended all visa and consular services at its diplomatic missions in India amid ongoing violence in Bangladesh, including the shooting of a student leader. Visa operations at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and the Assistant High Commission in Agartala have been halted indefinitely. Notices at both locations cited "unavoidable circumstances" for the suspension, effectively bringing people-to-people travel from India to Bangladesh to a standstill. | The decision comes amid rising unrest in Bangladesh marked…
(2025-12-23). Five killed, one missing as Mexican Navy plane crashes near Galveston, Texas. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Five people were killed on Monday when a small aircraft operated by the Mexican Navy crashed into the waters off the coast of Galveston, Texas, officials said. The plane was carrying eight people at the time of the accident—five fatalities have been confirmed, two occupants survived, and one individual remains missing, according to the Mexican Navy. | The aircraft was on a humanitarian mission involving specialized medical transport when it went down shortly after 3 pm near Galveston, along the Texas coastline, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. | US Coast Guard Petty Officer Luke Baker co…
(2025-12-23). Listening to the Sound of Silence: the Power, Politics and Meaning of Silence. counterpunch.org 
"We used to use our culture to understand cancer. Now we use cancer to understand our culture." (From NPR interview of Pulitzer Prize winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer". I think that is because we understand cancer (what causes it and how to treat it), better than we understand
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). India's Commitment to Sri Lanka's Post-Cyclone Rebuilding. devdiscourse.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on a diplomatic mission in Sri Lanka, affirmed India's unwavering dedication to aiding the nation's recovery from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah. Engaging in crucial discussions with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Jaishankar emphasized India's role in the rebuilding process.
(2025-12-23). G20 declared SA word of the year. sanews.gov.za G20 declared SA word of the year | "G20" has been announced as the 2025 South African Word of the Year, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday. | "On 23 December 2025, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in partnership with media research company Focal Points, announced the 2025 South African Word of the Year. After carefully considering a range of words, terms, and expressions, "G20" was selected as the winner, prevailing over other notable contenders such as Government of National Unity, Tariffs, Femicide, and the Madlanga Commission. | "The 2025 SA Word of the Year for Socia…
(2025-12-23). The Brandywine Museum offers a tiny peek into a Wyeth family Christmas. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Most of us will never know what it would be like to join the Wyeth family of artists for the holidays. | But we can peer inside a quirky family passion for miniatures at the Brandywine Museum's exhibit of extravagant, custom-made dollhouses. | Andrew Wyeth's sister, Ann Wyeth McCoy, and her husband, John McCoy, had built and outfitted a dollhouse out of a repurposed, 9-foot-tall tool shed. Its six rooms are modular, able to be individually removed from the whole. Two of its…
(2025-12-23). Court Defers Ruling on Besigye's Application to December 29. plusnews.ug 
The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala has deferred the ruling on whether to halt the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and to grant him bail. In a notice issued on Tuesday, the Assistant Registrar of the Criminal Division, Ssalaamu Godfrey Ngobi, informed lawyer representing Dr. Besigye and his co accused Obeid …
(2025-12-23). L.A. TACO's Most-Read Food Stories of 2025. lataco.com These were L.A. TACO's most-read food features of the year.
(2025-12-23). The key trends set to shape the Middle East in 2026. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Solidarity brigade welcomed for ICAP's 65th anniversary. radiohc.cu The 120 activists from 23 countries comprising the solidarity brigade "65th Anniversary of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples" were welcomed here to begin a program honoring Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, founder of ICAP on December 30, 1960. | Fernando González Llort, president of the institution, welcomed the contingent this Monday and thanked the municipal authorities and the staff of the Grandes Alamedas school for sharing Teacher's Day with friends from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Oceania, and the United States. | He told the brigade members that their presence in Cuba…
(2025-12-23). Enemy Forces Strike Mays al-Jabal, Demolish House in Overnight Blast. english.almanar.com.lb In a pre-dawn attack, enemy occupation forces struck the town of Mays al-Jabal, deliberately blowing up a damaged house. The demolition occurred at 2: 20 AM, resulting in the structure's total destruction, according to a confirmed report from Al-Manar's correspondent. Our correspondent had earlier reported hearing a large explosion in the town, followed by a second …
(2025-12-23). Jackson scores two goals as Senegal defeat Botswana at AFCON. aljazeera.com Two goals in 18 minutes from forward Nicolas Jackson set the tone for Senegal's Group D win over Botswana at AFCON 2025.
(2025-12-22). Chinese premier calls for further efforts to draft outline of 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for further efforts to formulate a draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
(2025-12-23). Trump reiterates stopping Pakistan-India war, praises CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump, in an event at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, reiterated his claims that he helped prevent a war between Pakistan and India in May 2025. He praised Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him a "highly respected general". | "We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India," Trump said in response to a question, alongside Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan. | The US president mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credited him with saving lives through his intervention and mediation. | "You kn…
(2025-12-23). Claudia Sheinbaum ratifica el apoyo de México a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, destacó la relación histórica entre su país y Cuba y subrayó que los acuerdos con la isla en el ámbito energético se realizan en un marco legal. Sheinbaum respondió así a una pregunta sobre el envío de petróleo a la nación caribeña, asediada desde hace más de 60 años por un cerco económico, comercial y financiero.
(2025-12-23). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial para el martes 23 de diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central, correspondiente al segmento III, para el martes 23 de diciembre de 2025.
(2025-12-23). Sheinbaum: La relación México-Cuba es histórica. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum destacó este lunes la relación histórica entre su país y Cuba y subrayó que los acuerdos con la isla en el ámbito energético se realizan en un marco legal.La relación México-Cuba es histórica. México fue el único país que se opuso en el primer momento al bloqueo (impuesto por Estados Unidos). Entonces, independientemente del partido político ha habido relación México-Cuba", enfatizó. | Sheinbaum respondió así a una pregunta sobre el envío de petróleo a la nación caribeña, asediada desde hace más de 60 años por un cerco económico, comercial y financiero aplicado por Washi…
(2025-12-23). Accordarsi con gli Stati Uniti. Opportunità o tranello per la Russia? strategic-culture.su La nuova Strategia di Sicurezza Nazionale (NSS) degli Stati Uniti, apparentemente coerente con il tentativo di Washington di trovare una soluzione diplomatica al conflitto in Ucraina, potrebbe perà≤ rappresentare un inganno strategico | Segue nostro Innanzitutto non sempre quello che viene scritto nella NSS viene poi attuato e alcuni segnali vanno già in tal senso; tuttavia è interessante analizzarne gli assunti fondamentali, a partir…
(2025-12-23). Una felicitación sincera de Guinea a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un mensaje de saludo y felicitación al pueblo cubano con motivo del fin de año y al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, envió Frédéric Dieudonné Bangoura, embajador de la República de Guinea en La Habana. | En su mensaje, el jefe de Misión de la nación africana expresó sus más sinceras felicitaciones, junto con los deseos de paz, salud, prosperidad y bienestar para todas las familias de la nación cubana.Al cerrar un año marcado por desafíos y esfuerzos colectivos, renovamos nuestros votos de unidad, resistencia y esperanza, convencidos de que los valores de dignidad, justicia social y solidaridad que dis…
(2025-12-23). Accordarsi con gli Stati Uniti. Opportunità o tranello per la Russia? strategic-culture.su La nuova Strategia di Sicurezza Nazionale (NSS) degli Stati Uniti, apparentemente coerente con il tentativo di Washington di trovare una soluzione diplomatica al conflitto in Ucraina, potrebbe perà≤ rappresentare un inganno strategico | Segue nostro Innanzitutto non sempre quello che viene scritto nella NSS viene poi attuato e alcuni segnali vanno già in tal senso; tuttavia è interessante analizzarne gli assunti fondamentali, a partir…
(2025-12-23). Cuba honra a los educadores en su día. radiohc.cu 
El papel de la enseñanza en la transformación de la sociedad y la Revolución fue destacado este lunes en el acto nacional por el Día del Educador, encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | Durante la cita, el mandatario impuso la Orden Frank País de Primer Grado, que homenajea a los educadores con resultados meritorios y que han contribuido de manera relevante en el sector, reconocimiento que se otorga a propuesta del Ministerio de Educación, Mined, y es aprobado por decreto presidencial. Foto: Luis Jiménez | Por…
(2025-12-23). Cancillería cubana celebra 66 años de fundación. radiohc.cu El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero, felicitó este martes a la Cancillería de la isla por el aniversario 66 de su fundación. | En un post en la red social X calificó a la institución como ´un pilar de nuestra diplomacia revolucionaria continuador del legado de Raúl Roa, el Canciller de la Dignidad, y de Fidel, quien diseñó y dirigió magistralmente la política exterior cubana ª. | Por su parte la Cancillería confirmó su compromiso a ser consecuentes con el honor y el deber del heroico pueblo al que representa. | ´En este aniversario reafirmamos que la política exterior cubana seguirá siendo…
(2025-12-23). Una felicitación sincera de Guinea a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un mensaje de saludo y felicitación al pueblo cubano con motivo del fin de año y al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, envió Frédéric Dieudonné Bangoura, embajador de la República de Guinea en La Habana. | En su mensaje, el jefe de Misión de la nación africana expresó sus más sinceras felicitaciones, junto con los deseos de paz, salud, prosperidad y bienestar para todas las familias de la nación cubana.Al cerrar un año marcado por desafíos y esfuerzos colectivos, renovamos nuestros votos de unidad, resistencia y esperanza, convencidos de que los valores de dignidad, justicia social y solidaridad que dis…
(2025-12-23). Cuba entrega Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 a Juan Piñera. radiohc.cu 
El destacado promotor musical, escritor, guionista, investigador y pianista Juan Manuel Piñera Infante recibió este lunes el Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 que entrega el Centro Nacional de Escuelas de Arte y la Universidad de las Artes (ISA). | El galardón es un reconocimiento a la dedicación y esmero de profesores y personalidades de la cultura cubana en la formación de las nuevas generaciones de artistas y profesionales de las artes. | El homenaje, con motivo del Día del Educador, tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna del ISA, presidido por varias autoridades del sistema de la cultura. | José Loyola Fernánd…
(2025-12-23). Cuba entrega Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 a Juan Piñera. radiohc.cu El destacado promotor musical, escritor, guionista, investigador y pianista Juan Manuel Piñera Infante recibió este lunes el Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 que entrega el Centro Nacional de Escuelas de Arte y la Universidad de las Artes (ISA). | El galardón es un reconocimiento a la dedicación y esmero de profesores y personalidades de la cultura cubana en la formación de las nuevas generaciones de artistas y profesionales de las artes. | El homenaje, con motivo del Día del Educador, tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna del ISA, presidido por varias autoridades del sistema de la cultura. | José Loyola Fernánd…
(2025-12-23). La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026 rendirá tributo a Fidel en su centenario. cubadebate.cu La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026, a realizarse del 24 al 27 de marzo próximo en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana y el recinto ferial Pabexpo, dedicará parte de sus jornadas al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en el año de su centenario. El recinto ferial Pabexpo abrirá sus puertas al público el 27 de marzo.
(2025-12-23). El eclipse más largo del siglo llegará en 2027. cubadebate.cu La franja de totalidad del eclipse comenzará en el océano Atlántico, tras lo cual cruzará el estrecho de Gibraltar, seguirá la costa norteafricana hasta adentrarse en Egipto, cruzará el mar Rojo y algunas regiones de Arabia Saudita, Yemen y el extremo noreste de Somalia, para finalmente terminar en el océano Ândico.
(2025-12-23). Migrantes cubanos: De la excepcionalidad a la exclusión. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Trump por primera vez colocó a los inmigrantes cubanos en un limbo legal, que puede conducir a su deportación. De esta manera, ha sido violentada la relación entre los privilegios otorgados a la inmigración cubana, sin parangón en la historia de Estados Unidos, y la función desempeñada por estos migrantes en la política de ese país contra Cuba.
(2025-12-23). Reconocen en Cuba labor destacada de profesores de la Educación Superior. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel participó en la tarde de este lunes en el Acto Nacional de Condecoraciones a profesores destacados de la Educación Superior. | La actividad, que tuvo lugar en el emblemático Memorial José Martí, de la capital cubana, estuvo dedicada al líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en su centenario, así lo dio a conocer el perfil de la Presidencia en la red social X. Foto tomada de @PresidenciaCuba | El doctor en Ciencias, Walter Baluja García, miembro del Comité Central del…
(2025-12-23). Liverpool's Isak out for at least two months, says Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of months after breaking his leg and undergoing surgery, the Premier League club's manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday. | Isak suffered the injury in scoring Liverpool's opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur when his foot got caught between Micky van de Ven's legs as the defender dived to block his shot. | The injury is a massive blow for Liverpool as they look to rescue their title defence. | "It's going to be a long injury for a couple of months. That's a big disappointment for him and as a result, also for u…
(2025-12-23). La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026 rendirá tributo a Fidel en su centenario. cubadebate.cu La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026, a realizarse del 24 al 27 de marzo próximo en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana y el recinto ferial Pabexpo, dedicará parte de sus jornadas al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en el año de su centenario. El recinto ferial Pabexpo abrirá sus puertas al público el 27 de marzo.
(2025-12-23). Morocco's El Aynaoui stays true to his passion. tribune.com.pk 
Neil El Aynaoui has always followed his heart and despite growing up in the shadow of his father Younes, a Moroccan tennis player ranked 14th in the world in 2003, Neil chose football. | That decision has brought the 24-year-old to the biggest moment of his career, his first major continental tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations, where he is proudly representing his country. | After emerging as one of Ligue 1's brightest talents with Lens, El Aynaoui sealed a move to AS Roma in July, signing a five-year contract after two standout seasons in France, where he played 49 league matches and scored nine goals. | "
(2025-12-23). Backlash after CBS pulls 60 Minutes report on El Salvador's CECOT prison. aljazeera.com The correspondent behind the story says it was postponed for political reasons, while network says it needs more work.