(2025-12-05). 'Not journalism — theater': Inside Israel's press tours to Gaza. Kholod Massalha 
(2025-12-05). Israeli PM Netanyahu names aide Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his close aide and military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, as the next chief of Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency. Gofman, a decorated veteran and "iron-fist" advocate on Gaza, will replace David Barnea in June next year. The Prime Minister's Office praised Gofman's "courage and professionalism," recalling his actions on October 7, 2023, when he rushed to battle Hamas fighters in Israel's south and was seriously wounded. Watch for details…
(2025-12-05). Israel Boosts 2026 Defence Budget to $34 Billion Despite Gaza Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel has set its 2026 defence budget at 112 billion shekels ($34.6 billion), significantly higher than earlier drafts. The decision comes as the cabinet debates next year's broader national budget a process that must conclude by March to avoid triggering new elections. The increase follows a costly year of military operations in Gaza and along …
(2025-12-05). Several nations boycott Eurovision over Gaza genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia announced they would not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after it was decided Israel would be allowed to compete.
(2025-12-05). Italian workers' general strike backs Palestine, Venezuela. workers.org 
On Nov. 28 following a call by the grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), Italian workers held a 24-hour general strike that limited airline flights and train travel within Italy and disrupted work. The next day many strikers joined the mass demonstration in Rome for the International Day of . . . |
(2025-12-05). Venezuela leads UN meeting against sanctions and denounces their use as weapons of war. radiohc.cu More than a third of humanity, encompassing more than 76 countries, has its right to development "strangled" by illegal policies that can only be described as part of a "calculated campaign of maximum cruelty," denounced Venezuela's representative to the UN, Samuel Moncada, this Thursday, December 4. | On the occasion of the first commemoration of the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, and on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, Moncada described these practices as "weapons of economic warfare" and a "systematic attack on the right to development."
(2025-12-05). "Kill Everybody" : War Crimes and Pete Hegseth's Lust for Blood. globalresearch.ca Pete Hegseth, the soap opera-styled US Secretary of Defense, sports a questionable sanity. His behaviour before generals is the stuff of low comedy. His mania about sending narco-traffickers making passage on the sea from Venezuela to a watery grave …
(2025-12-05). Cubanos rinden tributo a Fidel en noveno aniversario de su sepelio. radiohc.cu Miles de cubanos acudieron este jueves hasta el monolito que atesora las cenizas del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), para rendirle tributo, a nueve años de su sepelio en el cementerio Santa Ifigenia, de Santiago de Cuba. | Desde la Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Antonio Maceo Grajales, transitaron por la Avenida Patria y llegaron hasta el camposanto, como reedición de la peregrinación popular que el 4 de Diciembre de 2016, acompañó las exequias del Comandante en su último trayecto. | Jóvenes, estudiantes, militares y civiles, combatientes de la Revolución cubana y el p…
(2025-12-05). Karim Benzema's hat-trick takes Al Ittihad to King's Cup Semi Finals. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Saturday scored a hat-trick to take Al Ittihad to 2025-26 Saudi King's Cup Semi Finals.
(2025-12-05). Chinese food delivery platform Ele.me officially renamed as Taobao Shangou. ecns.cn Taobao Shangou announced on Friday that Ele.me app will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to become Taobao Shangou (flash delivery) immediately upon updating to its latest version.
(2025-12-05). The attempted murder of a veteran journalist stirs fear, defiance in Colombia. John Otis/CPJ Andean Representative 
(2025-12-05). Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel participation. newarab.com 
Three countries on Thursday pulled out of the
(2025-12-05). Syria Eyes Economic Rebound as Sanctions Ease and Refugees Return. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria is emerging from a 14-year civil war and attempting to re-enter the global financial system following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime last year. At the Reuters NEXT conference, central bank Governor AbdulKader Husrieh outlined a rare moment of economic optimism: sanctions are easing, refugees are returning, and new partnerships with global financial institutions …
(2025-12-05). Mother of Love: Portrait of Lady Umm al-Banin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The book "Mother of Love" narrates the life of Hazrat Umm al-Banin (AS), from her marriage to Imam Ali (AS) through the tragedy of Karbala, highlighting her unwavering devotion.
(2025-12-05). Drones spotted near Zelensky's flight path to Dublin spark security alert. scmp.com An Irish navy ship spotted up to five drones operating near the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aircraft as he arrived for a state visit to Ireland on Monday, local media reported on Thursday. | The sighting triggered a major security alert amid fears it was an attempt to interfere with the flight path, the Irish Times reported. It quoted unnamed sources as saying the aircraft, which arrived slightly early, was not in any danger.
(2025-12-05). Investigations reveal combat stress a key factor in costly US Navy mishaps. scmp.com New investigative reports into a series of high-profile and costly US Navy mishaps during a US-led campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels reveal that the most intense running sea battle that the military service has faced since World War II took a toll on ships and personnel. | The four reports released on Thursday cover a "friendly fire" incident in December 2024 that saw the cruiser USS Gettysburg shoot at two fighter jets from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, downing one, as well as…
(2025-12-05). State Council approves Yangtze River Delta development plan for 2023-2035. ecns.cn Technology and industrial innovation in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region should be further strengthened, as it is projected to play a pioneering, demonstrating and radiating role in China's modernization, according to a new development plan approved by the State Council for the region.
(2025-12-05). Germany: The World Champion for Rearmament. globalresearch.ca The international peace research institute in Sweden's capital has now taken a close look at the sales and profits of arms companies.
(2025-12-05). Should Lynx And Wolves Be Reintroduced To Britain And Ireland? Young People Have Mixed Feelings. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) There are many things people have love-hate relationships with in Britain and Ireland, from Brussels sprouts to cricket or sea swimming. Another item can now be added to …
(2025-12-05). When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India's courts. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-05). How many Robodebts will it take to end government cover-ups. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). India asks smartphone makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi. ummid.com The Telecom Ministry in India has asked all the smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others, to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in all their phones.
(2025-12-05). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-05). Trump hoodwinked by MBS in White House meeting. onlineopinion.com.au Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played coy on Palestinian statehood with Trump – despite quietly backing a radically different 'Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine' plan since 2020.
(2025-12-05). RRB CEN 05/2025 Application Window Closes on Nov 30, Apply Now. ummid.com RRB CEN-05/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for a total of 2,569 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025.
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: The JVP/NPP government moves to cut social welfare. wsws.org The attack on benefits for the poor is part of unprecedented attacks on living standards, as the government imposes the austerity measures demanded by the IMF.
(2025-12-05). More than 7,200 healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University authorize strike. wsws.org Healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike action, demanding higher wages and safe staffing, as unions work to isolate struggle from broader working class movement.
(2025-12-05). Crisis and division grip Bolivia's new right-wing government. wsws.org Caught between the demands of global finance capital and the resistance of the working class, Bolivia's ruling class is incapable of governing in the old way.
(2025-12-05). CN Launches Winter Fund Appeal. consortiumnews.com Consortium News today launches its end-of year, tax-deductible, Winter Fund Drive as it celebrates 30 years of unmatched independent journalism. Please donate today! Please Donate to CN's 30th Anniversary Winter Fund Drive
(2025-12-05). Trump admin to expand US travel ban to over 30 nations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will expand the US travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries, following a deadly shooting near the White House involving an Afghan asylum seeker.
(2025-12-05). Sri Lankan in Dubai credits Chinese e-commerce for enriching his work and life | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Ashvin, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Dubai, works for a Chinese media outlet. His job is capturing China's stories with lenses, which mainly involves Chinese-made products. He says these items add convenience and a spark of enjoyment to both his work and personal life.
(2025-12-05). Australia Moves to Deepen Defence Ties with Japan Amid Rising Regional Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for talks with his counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro, with both sides eager to accelerate defence cooperation under Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Australian officials said the visit reflects a desire to engage early with Tokyo's new leadership and reinforce what they describe as a …
(2025-12-05). Tokyo urged to specify its past commitments. ecns.cn Japan owes an explanation to China and the international community as to why it is unwilling to clearly state the commitments it has made in the past and its legal obligations, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). ONE STRUGGLE, MANY FRONTS / Statement by IFCO/Pastors for Peace. radiohc.cu We are living in an era of unprecedented concentration of wealth and power. The billionaire class is waging war on the people and the planet, at home and abroad. While the right and access to healthcare, education, food, and dignified housing becomes further stripped away in the U.S., our siblings around the world face U.S. military occupation and destruction in the chase to dominate resources.
(2025-12-05). EcnoScope | Why is Japan's manufacturing edge slipping. ecns.cn Long regarded as a global benchmark for quality and precision, Japan's manufacturing sector is now losing its competitive edge.
(2025-12-05). Delhi Police Crack Down on Illegal Nightclub: Three Boxes Cafe Raided. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Police have successfully dismantled an illegal bar-cum-club operating under the guise of a cafe in the Samaypur Badli area. Raiding the Three Boxes Cafe during the early hours, the police apprehended 25 individuals, comprising the operator, staff, and patrons, who were found partaking in an unauthorized late-night revelry.
(2025-12-05). Commentary: How do government cuts affect psychotherapy? workers.org 
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist, who has practiced in New York City for the past 50 years. I work remotely. I work primarily with patients who get their treatment paid for by insurance companies. I see people from a range of income levels. Except for a few who pay . . . |
(2025-12-05). Pardon Netanyahu only if he leaves office: Israeli leaders. ummid.com Prominent Israeli leaders have asserted that Benjamin Netanyahu should be granted pardon only if he retires as Prime Minister and from public life.
(2025-12-05). Retired CDC vaccine expert blasts anti-science policy shift. wsws.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, once the premier disease-fighting institution in the US, and even the world, has been taken over by anti-vaccine quacks under the direction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2025-12-05). Video of September 2 killing showed US massacred "shipwrecked" people, House committee leaders say. wsws.org U.S. Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith said Thursday that the full video of the September 2 missile strike that killed 11 people in the Caribbean showed that two "shipwrecked individuals" were "killed by the United States military."
(2025-12-05). Royal Oak, Michigan parents oppose fascist high school club. wsws.org A packed meeting of the Royal Oak Board of Education heard parents describe the forming of a Turning Point USA club at the local high school as a threat to their children.
(2025-12-05). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron jointly meet press. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press after their talks in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Glyphosate "Safety" Study Ghostwritten by Monsanto Retracted After 25 Years of Deception. globalresearch.ca * | In a long-overdue move, Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology has
(2025-12-05). RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (UG): Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025: The Ministry of Railways has extended the last date of application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025.
(2025-12-05). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-05). Cyclone Ditwah: Over 150 dead, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka. ummid.com Over 150 people have died while hundreds others are missing as the Cyclone Ditwah fury continues to ravage most part of Sri Lanka, with impact felt in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu in India Sunday.
(2025-12-05). Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York. ecns.cn As an icon of New York City's holiday season, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit up Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan, drawing crowds of people.
(2025-12-05). Super moon seen across China. ecns.cn The last super moon in 2025 was seen across China on Thursday night.
(2025-12-05). Camp Mystic announces plans to reopen with new flood precautions as FEMA chief steps down. wsws.org The lawsuits allege that camp management was long aware of the risk of flooding at the camp and failed to take action to save the lives of the 25 children who died during the July flood.
(2025-12-05). HKSAR govt urges residents to vote, eyes post-fire recovery. ecns.cn All of Hong Kong society is in extreme grief," Lee said, extending condolences to the bereaved families and survivors left homeless.He said the Constitution's core purpose is to protect people's well-being and that the government would turn the "painful lessons" into concrete measures to make the city safer.
(2025-12-05). PDP Pushes for Age Limit Extension in J&K Competitive Exams. devdiscourse.com The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to approve a significant change proposed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. The proposal aims to raise the upper age limit for the upcoming combined competitive examination to 35 years for open merit candidates, potentially benefiting many young aspirants.
(2025-12-05). Telangana's Urea Surplus Sparks Fertiliser Assurance. devdiscourse.com During the 2025 Kharif season, Telangana experienced a surplus of urea, with 10.28 lakh tonnes supplied against a requirement of 9.80 lakh tonnes, according to Minister of State for Fertilisers Anupriya Patel. Contrary to a formal shortfall complaint by the state, fertiliser distribution was effectively managed.
(2025-12-05). Keep energy infrastructure out of war, Turkey warns Moscow, Kyiv. newarab.com 
In response to the attacks, Ankara has summoned
(2025-12-05). Massive flooding in Asia leaves over 1,500 dead, hundreds missing. wsws.org Capitalist governments around the world have taken no serious steps to address climate change and other forms of environmental degradation that contribute to the extreme weather events now unfolding on a regular basis.
(2025-12-05). Australian economy "flat" amid global volatility. wsws.org The data shows a drop to zero in the per capita growth rate, under conditions of rising inflation, a continuing cost-of-living crisis and low levels of corporate investment, except for AI-related data centres.
(2025-12-05). How Australian small businesses are strengthening cybersecurity in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Sheikh Hasina's Future After Death Penalty. ummid.com In the wake of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, will her political career come to an end on the road?
(2025-12-05). IRGC dismantles MKO-linked team in Tehran's suburbs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The IRGC Intelligence Organization has said that it has captured a terrorist team linked to Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) in the Pardis town in the northeast of Tehran who were planning anti-security actions.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron witness signing of multiple cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on nuclear energy, agriculture, food, education and ecological environment after their talks on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Chinese boy lost after US detention, helper's last call in fire: weekly roundup. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Japan's Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait…
(2025-12-05). Tourists embrace new payment habits. ecns.cn Spending patterns among China's inbound travelers are shifting toward card-based transactions, experiential and everyday scenarios, underscoring the nation's progress in improving bank card acceptance and payment convenience, said a recent report by the World Tourism Alliance.
(2025-12-05). Iran filmmaker Panahi says to return home despite sentencing. newarab.com 
(2025-12-05). Ethnic music in Xinjiang: Music of the Desert in Northwest China. ecns.cn In the vast desert of Northwest China, there are woods that can sing. They are examples of the string instruments used by China's Uyghur ethnic group, with quite a long history.
(2025-12-05). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-05). Russia Poised for "Strategic Win" in the War Theater, Regardless of Peace Talks Outcome. globalresearch.ca Whenever the political West's endless wars aren't going as planned, it remembers there's also diplomacy. | Obviously, this is done to buy time and avoid the "unpleasantries" of having to admit defeat. This has never been more apparent than in NATO-occupied …
(2025-12-05). Lebanon president says Israel talks to resume in coming weeks. newarab.com 
(2025-12-05). China narrows U.S.' scientific research lead. ecns.cn China and the United States vied for the top spot across research fronts in 11 major scientific fields, with the US achieving only a marginal edge in overall performance, a report released recently said.
(2025-12-05). Hong Kong Fire: What We Know So Far. ummid.com At least 128 people have been killed in the deadliest fire in the recent history of Hong Kong that engulfed multiple high rise buildings Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-12-05). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-05). West Contra Costa California educators and classified workers launch joint strike. wsws.org The strike by 3,000 educators and support staff has shut down normal operations in one of the San Francisco Bay Area's largest school districts.
(2025-12-05). Czechia Suspends Funding for Flamingo Missiles Amid Ukraine's Corruption Scandal. globalresearch.ca Approximately $623,000 raised through a crowdfunding initiative in Czechia has not been transferred to Fire Point, the company that manufactures Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missiles, according to the Czech portal iDNES. The rethink came after it emerged that the manufacturer was …
(2025-12-05). Xi holds talks with Macron, calling for expanded cooperation in multiple areas. ecns.cn China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets French President Emmanuel Macron. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Lord Macaulay: Saint or Sinner? ummid.com While the Modi tribe is blaming Macaulay for our ills, the Dalit thinkers like Chandrabhan Prasad are hailing the contribution of Macaulay in laying the foundations which in due course led to the struggle for dignity and rights of equality for Dalit and marginalized sections of society.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron vow to deepen relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands while jointly meeting the media after their talks on Thursday in Beijing. Macron is on a state visit to China.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron attend closing ceremony of seventh meeting of China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended and addressed the closing ceremony of the seventh meeting of China-France Business Council on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-05). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-05). Talks with US 'useless' after June attack: lawmaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — A member of Iranian parliament has said talks with the United States is 'meaningless and useless', noting the talks took place before 12-day Israeli imposed were "a US deceptive operation."
(2025-12-05). US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map. scmp.com The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections, boosting the hopes of President Donald Trump's Republicans to retain control of the House of Representatives. | The push by Texas – which carves out five more Republican-friendly districts and came at the behest of Trump – kicked off a series of similar efforts in states around the country.
(2025-12-05). Cashless loopholes: Treasury confirms exemptions for bankless towns. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Government Reviews DPSU Performance With Eye on 'Aatmanirbharta'. devdiscourse.com The government has conducted a thorough evaluation of the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), focusing on turnover, profitability, and research and development efforts, marking a significant stride towards 'Aatmanirbharta' or self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
(2025-12-05). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2005-12-25). Your Party exists! Now the hard work begins… links.org.au 
Simon Hannah & Terry Conway — Your Party's founding conference was a battleground between unelected bureaucrats and the left, but in the end it has produced a new socialist and working-class party.
(2025-12-05). China — Europe's "Ally" Amid Stalemate? moderndiplomacy.eu The Rise of China Since the period of reform under Deng Xiaoping, China has steadily strengthened its global influence. When Xi Jinping came to power, he introduced the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as part of the "Chinese Dream" doctrine. After 13 years, the BRI has expanded to more than 140 countries and territories, featuring …
(2025-12-05). Rooted in Tradition: Pakistan's Madrassa Reform Stalemate. devdiscourse.com Sindh writer and educator Assadullah Channa has sharply criticized Pakistan's persistent failure to reform its madrassa system, branding it a 'chronic national weakness' fueled by clerical control and political timidity, as reported in the Pakistan Observer. Despite numerous initiatives, madrassas largely evade government oversight, serving as isolated hubs for religious and ideological learning.
(2025-12-05). Brazil includes Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in its official events calendar. ecns.cn The Sao Paulo City Council on Monday local time enacted Law No. 18342, including the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the city's official events calendar, making it an official festival in this Brazilian city.
(2025-12-05). Iranian, German envoys hold bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Diplomats from Iran and Germany held talks on Friday regarding the bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.
(2025-12-05). CNE councilor points to electoral coup in Honduras: "The most manipulated election in our history" radiohc.cu Marlon Ochoa, a member of Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE), addressed the Honduran people this Thursday in a press conference before national and international media regarding the "plot" of an "electoral coup" in the country, asserting that the Preliminary Electoral Results Transmission (TREP) system is a "real trap." | After reading a document titled "Electoral Coup 2025," Ochoa warned that this could be "the least transparent election" and the "most manipulated in our democratic history," surpassing even the 2013 and 2017 elections, due to serious flaws in the TREP system, vote buying, intimidation, a…
(2025-12-05). Death anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (SA) in Birjand. en.mehrnews.com BIRJAND, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of the demise anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (SA) was held in Birjand, South Khorasan province on Thursday night with the participation of pious people of this city.
(2025-12-05). World's longest civil aviation route launched between China, Argentina. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 landed at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon local time. This only non-stop direct passenger route between China and Argentina covers a total distance of 20,000 kilometers, setting a new record for the world's longest single civil aviation flight.
(2025-12-05). CARTOONS: climate argy-bargy, totally toxic. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Holiday jobs massacre: Mobilize the working class to defend the right to a job! wsws.org The normal platitudes about "love and good cheer" are being overshadowed by massive inequality.
(2025-12-05). It's Important For Criminal Sentences, But How Do We Know If Someone's Remorseful? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The story lines of every episode of legal TV dramas, from Law & Order to Perry Mason, revolve around five key narrative moments: the crime, the arrest, the plea, the …
(2025-12-05). Desperate Policies of Militarization: Majority World Faith and the Defeat of Western Nihilism. globalresearch.ca Western governments do not even bother now to hide the essential nihilism of their policies in the face of the decline of their political-military and economic power relative to the majority world. This nihilism of the ruling elites of the …
(2025-12-05). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-05). Havana Film Festival fires up the projectors and the miracle continues. radiohc.cu A meeting place for lovers of the seventh art and a source of nightmares for the enemies of the Cuban Revolution, the 46th edition of the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema got underway Thursday evening in Havana… and the miracle continues. | In her opening remarks at the Charles Chaplin Theater in Havana, Festival Director Tania Delgado drew attention to the dangers currently looming over the region, whose peace is once again threatened by the hostility of the U.S. government. | She also expressed the festival's solidarity with the Palestinian cause and denounced the Israeli genocide, a cause…
(2025-12-05). Bihar 10th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 19, Theory from Feb 17. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 10th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 10th (Matric or Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-05). AI Boom Ignites Innovation-and Alarms Over Jobs, Power Demand. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial intelligence has become the world's fastest-moving technological shift since the internet era, drawing trillions in investment and driving corporate restructuring. At the Reuters NEXT conference in New York, business leaders and policymakers focused on AI's transformative power while acknowledging rising fears over job losses, over-reliance on data centers, and the pace of disruption. Why …
(2025-12-05). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-05). IBM, Cisco join hands to build 'Networked Quantum Computers'. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Cisco have announced to build jointly a large scale network of Quantum computers.
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(2025-12-05). DAILY MEMO: Over 20 Kidnapped by ICE and CBP, Including Another U.S. Citizen, Amid Escalating Southern California Raids. lataco.com More than 30 people were confirmed to have been detained in the last couple of days, including 3 U.S. citizens.
(2025-12-05). Taiwan and Japan Express Concern as China Launches Largest Naval Deployment Yet. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan and Japan have raised alarms over China's unprecedented maritime activity across East Asian waters, following reports that Beijing deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels this week. Taiwan's presidential office and Japan's Defence Ministry both emphasized the scale of the operation, which stretched from the Yellow Sea through the East and South China …
(2025-12-05). India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength:PM. devdiscourse.com India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength: PM.
(2025-12-05). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-05). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-05). Court Sets Date to Begin Hearing of "No Cow No Vote" Protest Case. plusnews.ug 
The Soroti Chief Magistrate's Court has set a date for the hearing of the "No Cow No Vote" protest case on February 12, 2026. ‚ÄéThe case involves the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, including Jonathan Ebwalu, member of Parliament for Soroti City West, Joan Alobo, MP for Soroti City, and …
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in central plantation district demand permanent housing and condemn plantation management. wsws.org Nuwara Eliya District, with a population of 724,957 and located in a hilly region, is among the worst hit by heavy rainfall, flooding, landslides and stone slides.
(2025-12-05). Russian MFA reveals nothing on Putin-Witkoff meet, rejecting Western spin. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the Kremlin will not disclose details of President Vladimir Putin's nearly five‚Äëhour meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, stressing the talks are "focused on results, not on external appearances." She dismissed Western coverage claiming Moscow rejected US proposals, calling the conversation "useful and constructive," and used the briefing to attack the EU's "moral authority," accusing Brussels of weaponising human rights and ignoring alleged abuses in Ukraine while selectively pressuring other states.
(2005-12-25). For a cultural and academic boycott of the UAE: An open letter in solidarity with the Sudanese people. links.org.au 
We, the undersigned workers and members of academic and cultural institutions, condemn the United Arab Emirates' role in creating, funding, and prolonging the counter-revolutionary war in Sudan.
(2025-12-05). 'Telling' movies, China's Guangming Cinema enables visually-impaired moviegoers. ecns.cn On a cold and sunny Wednesday morning in Beijing, capital of China, Xu Wei, who is visually impaired, joined about 40 other attendees, including people with different disabilities, at a community center in Xicheng District to "watch" the Chinese street dance film "One and Only."
(2025-12-05). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-05). New batch of supplies from mainland for Hong Kong fire relief efforts put in use. ecns.cn Hong Kong continues to receive disaster relief supplies coordinated by the central government, Chris Tang Ping-keung, secretary for security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government told China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Sahand 2025 Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) —The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism exercise with members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran's East Azarbaijan province on Wednesday for a period of five days.
(2025-12-05). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-05). IMF managing director will visit China next week. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund announced on Thursday that its Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit China next week for a series of high-level engagements in Shanghai and Beijing."ÄÄ"ÄÄGeorgieva will attend the opening ceremony of the IMF Shanghai Center on Monday before traveling to Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Unilateral coercive measures impede realization of HR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that unilateral coercive measures violate and impede the realization of human rights, including the right to development,…
(2025-12-05). From India to China: An Indian young man on China's warmth, speed, and modernization | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Arun, an Indian national now working at a Chinese construction firm, first arrived in China in 2012 — originally to study. Over more than a decade living and working in China, he's taken the high-speed rail, served as a tour guide in Chinese, and ultimately built a career within a Chinese company.
(2025-12-05). Activists, media, and politicians infected with dangerous overconfidence on climate change. onlineopinion.com.au Are climate activists victims of the Dunning—Kruger effect? Many scientists say uncertainty is vast, CO₂ impacts are limited, and costly climate alarmism is dangerously overconfident.
(2025-12-05). Pops Mohamed Mixed Old And New To Reinvent South African Music. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Ismail Mohamed-Jan better known by South African jazz fans as Pops Mohamed has passed away at the age of 75. His life in music represented a struggle against narrow, …
(2025-12-05). Nikkei Slides as Investors Brace for Key US Inflation Data; Asia Mostly Higher. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets were mixed on Friday as Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.3%, reversing its weekly gains ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that could influence a divided Federal Reserve. The drop followed weak Japanese household spending figures and rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike later this month. Meanwhile, global markets traded cautiously, …
(2025-12-05). March for Mumia press conference in Reading, Pennsylvania. workers.org 
Philadelphia An energetic rally and press conference outside the Berks Couny Courthouse in Reading, Pennsylvania, marked the mid-point in the epic 12-day March for Mumia. The march began in Philadelphia on Nov. 28 and is scheduled to end on Dec. 9 outside State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy prison in Frackville. . . . |
(2025-12-05). UPPSC PCS 2025: Number of Vacancies increased ahead of Prelim results. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has increased the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) vacancies ahead of the UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelim result.
(2025-12-05). Japan's Takaichi Walks Fiscal Tightrope as Markets Test Her Stimulus Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is caught in a tense showdown with financial markets as Japan's long-term borrowing costs spike to their highest level since 2007. Her $137 billion stimulus package, financed largely through new borrowing, triggered renewed scrutiny of Japan's towering public debt and weakened yen. A November 17 meeting with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama …
(2025-12-05). Why Is Every Newborn Forced to Get the Dangerous Hepatitis B Vaccine? globalresearch.ca The hepatitis B vaccine has been marred by controversy since its inception, particularly since it is now given to every newborn child despite less than one in a million children benefitting from this policy | Remarkably, much of that controversy (e.g., …
(2025-12-05). From Ja'mie to Jerusalem: Redefining racism in the Israel debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). EasyJet to resume Israel flights in March – but only from three destinations. haaretz.com Low-cost aviation giant will resume flights to Israel from London, Amsterdam and Rome…
(2025-12-05). Iran condemns US sanctions as 'crimes against humanit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Iran has strongly condemned US-imposed unilateral sanctions on the occasion of the newly established International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, describing them as "illegal, inhuman, and crimes against humanity."
(2025-12-05). The Reluctant Hegemon: China's Strategic Rejection of Global Currency Primacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Ever since the 2008 global financial crisis, a popular narrative has assumed that China's rise will inevitably push the Chinese yuan (Renminbi, RMB) to replace the U.S. dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency. The logic seems straightforward: China is now the world's second-largest economy and its biggest trading nation, so surely its currency will …
(2025-12-05). Cuban Minister of Justice reaffirms zero tolerance policy on drugs. radiohc.cu Cuban Minister of Justice Oscar Silvera reaffirmed the island's zero-tolerance policy on drugs this Thursday. During a press conference, Silvera, who also serves as president of the National Drug Commission, explained that the nation faces greater challenges today in confronting this scourge, due to the international presence of more diverse and potent narcotics.
(2025-12-05). China's success in modernization beyond the West's expectation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-05). After COP30, Indigenous advocates celebrate gains while warning of unfinished work. grist.org
(2025-12-05). Sudanese journalist Taj al-Sir Ahmed Suleiman killed by RSF paramilitary in EL-Fasher. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). Whether it is Pahalgam terror attack or cowardly assault on Crocus City Hall – root of all these incidents is the same: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-05). India and Russia have long been standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against terrorism: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-05). Regional Fisheries Initiative Lifts 3 Million Lives Across Southern Africa. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-05). Haitian gang leader calls for Radio TV Caraibes journalist's assassination. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-12-05). Chinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-05). Chinese journalist Du Bin detained for third time, held since October. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). Russian journalist Nika Novak missing from prison. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-12-05). Kazakhstan police raid Orda, charge top editor over 'false information'. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). Myanmar releases 6 journalists in pre-election amnesty. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). Members of Congress, CPJ, Amnesty International USA to hold press conference about Israel's systematic targeting of journalists. cpj.org
(2025-12-05). "It's necessary to establish not only political and economic ties between cities of BRICS countries" tehrantimes.com
(2025-12-05). UAE-backed paramilitary forces abduct political commentator in southwestern Yemen. Geoffrey King/CPJ Technology Program Coordinator and Tom Lowenthal/CPJ Staff Technologist
(2025-12-05). Accidente en provincia cubana de Artemisa involucra a tren de combustible. radiohc.cu Un tren proveniente de La Habana y con destino a Pinar del Río, que transportaba combustible, sufrió un accidente este jueves en un tramo de la vía férrea ubicado en la avenida 40, en la ciudad de Artemisa. | La información preliminar refiere que el siniestro ocurrió cuando la locomotora impactó a un tractor que cruzaba la línea férrea sin atender las señales emitidas por el maquinista Gustavo Enmanuel, trabajador de los Ferrocarriles de La Habana. | No se reportan pérdidas de vidas humanas. Los daños materiales se concentran en el tractor y en la locomotora del tren. | La vía férrea permanece obstruida mientras…
(2025-12-05). Con filme argentino "Belén" , inauguran 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La cinta inaugural, "Belén" no fue una elección casual. Este drama, que relata la condena a ocho años de prisión de una joven acusada de haberse provocado un aborto en Tucumán, sirvió como un potente preámbulo para un festival que se declara, desde su primera secuencia, comprometido con las luchas y las realidades más descarnadas del continente.
(2025-12-05). Bellas artes villaclareñas celebran su aniversario con homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la exhibición de la exposición transitoria ´Bazar de Antigàºedades ª, homenaje a las primeras familias de la ciudad de Santa Clara, y la muestra especial ´Tesoros del pueblo ª, para evocar el lado más humano, sensible y humilde del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro; el Museo de Artes Decorativas de Villa Clara celebra este 4 de diciembre, 38 años atesorando el patrimonio de la hermosa urbe del centro de Cuba. | Claudia Tena Figueroa, directora del Museo de Artes Decorativas de Santa Clara, nos cuenta.
| ´Esta inmensa casona, fiel exponente de la hidalgía de la urbe, es un…
(2025-12-05). øCuál ha sido la evolución de los arbovirus en el país? cubadebate.cu En el programa Mesa Redonda los especialistas insistieron en la importancia del diagnóstico clínico, la vigilancia y la atención diferenciada para las personas con mayor riesgo, como parte de los esfuerzos integrales para enfrentar los arbovirus en el país.
(2025-12-05). Accidente ferroviario en Artemisa involucra tren de combustible. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con la información preliminar, el siniestro ocurrió cuando la locomotora impactó a un tractor que cruzaba la línea férrea sin atender las señales emitidas por el maquinista Gustavo Enmanuel, trabajador de los Ferrocarriles de La Habana. No se reportan pérdidas de vidas humanas. Los daños materiales se concentran en el tractor y en la locomotora del tren.
(2025-12-05). Namibios y cubanos, uno solo. radiohc.cu 
´Los cubanos en Namibia somos parte de ese pueblo ª, afirmó el comentarista deportivo, conductor y director de programas de televisión Milton Díaz Canter, al resumir el trabajo realizado en Namibia para la confección de un documental que repasa los hitos de la histórica relación de la joven nación africana con Cuba. | Bajo el nombre de
(2025-12-05). Dan a conocer al jurado del XLVI Festival de Cine de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los integrantes del jurado de XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, que acoge 114 cintas en concurso, se presentaron hoy en el Salón Vedado del Hotel Nacional de Cuba. La directora del Festival, Tania Delgado, agradeció la participación de esas relevantes figuras de la cinematografía latinoamericana y del mundo.
(2025-12-05). Parlamento cubano llama a preservar la paz de América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) llamó este jueves a los ciudadanos de América Latina y el Caribe, y de los Estados Unidos, a actuar de forma oportuna y decididamente en favor de preservar la región como Zona de Paz. | El reclamo toma en cuenta el actual despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Caribe, donde ya son decenas las personas muertas por ataques perpetrados por las fuerzas norteamericanas contra embarcaciones en el área, hechos que califican como ejecuciones extrajudiciales que violan el Derecho Internacional. | A continuación, e…
(2025-12-05). Golpe electoral 2025: La elección más manipulada de la historia en Honduras. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, se dirigió al pueblo en una conferencia de prensa sobre la "trama" de un "golpe electoral" en el país. Afirmó que el sistema de Transmisión de Resultados Electorales Preliminares (TREP) es una "verdadera trampa". Advirtió que esta podría ser "la elección menos transparente" de la historia democrática.
(2025-12-05). UNICEF apoya territorios de la provincia Granma afectados por el huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu 
(2025-12-05). Vicepresidente de Cuba evaluó desarrollo del programa arrocero en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa evaluó este jueves el desarrollo del programa arrocero en la provincia de Camagàºey, en el cual, consideró, se requiere una mayor vinculación, contratación y control del destino de las producciones. | Conoció que para la actual campaña, iniciada en el mes de noviembre, se prevé la siembra de 22 mil 522 hectáreas, de ellas más de 14 mil de arroz especializado y el resto de popular, a partir del balance de agua aprobado en la provincia. | Así lo informó Jimmy Camejo Martín, director de la Emp…
(2025-12-05). Holguín derrota a Industriales y recupera el tercer escaño en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los inspirados Cachorros de Holguín derrotaron la víspera a Industriales por 8-2 y se colocaron a un juego de la cima en la Serie Nacional del Béisbol cubano. Los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus derrotaron a los vigentes campeones de Las Tunas por 6-5 y les cortaron una racha ganadora, extendida a seis juegos. La tabla de posiciones sigue encabezada por Las Tunas (37-21).
(2025-12-05). New "Awards industry" Honors Politicians Who Favor War Over Diplomacy. covertactionmagazine.com It has become a cliché that award ceremonies serve the award givers more than the laureates. Admittedly, there are many worthy laureates who genuinely care to make sure the prize recipients get merit Recognition, and who could make good use of research and development's financing. Nonetheless, it is manifest that most award festivities have become …
(2025-12-04). Talks on second phase of Gaza plan 'will begin very soon': Trump. newarab.com 
The A "truce" came into effect on 10 October, around two years after Israel began its relentless and indiscriminate assault in the Gaza Strip. But despite the agreement, Israeli violations have killed more than 360 Palestinians. | "We now have peace in the Middle East that is supported by 59 countries. It is extre…
(2025-12-04). Gaza militia leader accused of collaborating with Israel killed: Reports. aljazeera.com Yasser Abu Shabab was infamous during Israel's war on Gaza, as his group was accused of stealing desperately needed aid.
(2025-12-04). Watched, Tracked, and Targeted: Inside Gaza's Fight for Privacy and Survival. scheerpost.com Nehemia Gershuni-Aylho By: Joshua Scheer | In Gaza, surveillance has become as relentless as the bombing. In "Watched, Tracked, and Targeted in Gaza," author Mohammed R. Mhawish, describes how Israeli forces use cameras, drones and digital tracking to monitor — and control — every move of Palestinians. The piece pulls back the curtain on a system where daily life, flight and survi…
(2025-12-04). Gaza amputees: Six thousand lives shattered by war. thecanary.co On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reveals a painful reality that reflects the scale of the humanitarian disaster left behind by the war, with nearly six thousand cases of amputation recorded over the past two years of aggression, most of them direct injuries caused by continuous bombing. In […] | By
(2025-12-04). Gaza's universities gradually resume in-person classes. newarab.com 
Mohammed Hassan, a medical student, stood at the entrance of Two years earlier, he had rushed through these same gates with friends, joking about exams and clinical sessions. Now, much of the building had been reduced by Israeli attacks to cracked pillars and broken windows, with dust still settling on the remnants of the dental labs he once trained in. | "When I stepped inside, I felt s…
(2025-12-04). Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Gaza's militia leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, was killed in the Gaza Strip, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Thursday.According to Israeli media, Yasser Abu Shabab was killed at the hands of unknown armed men.Abu Shabab is a Palestinian militant and the leader of the Popular Forces, which is an anti-Hamas armed group in the Gaza Strip.During the Gaza war, which lasted for two years, the Popular Forces, led by Yasser, worked along with the Israeli army against Hamas.Some sources reportedly said that he was killed at the hands of a Hamas fighter; however, the Palestinian group has not made any announcement re…
(2025-12-04). Israel announces plans to reopen Rafah border crossing but only for Palestinians to leave Gaza. radiohc.cu Israel has announced that it plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, but only to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. No humanitarian aid can enter to feed the starving people of Gaza. | According to the World Health Organization, more than 16,500 sick and wounded people need to leave Gaza for medical care. This comes as Israel says that the partial remains returned by Hamas do not match the two hostages remaining in Gaza. Palestinian militants are reportedly struggling to find the remains amid the rubble. | Meanwhile, Israel has continued its drone strikes in Gaza, killing…
(2025-12-04). Palestinians celebrate as young couples attend mass wedding. tehrantimes.com A number of young Palestinians gathered in the war-torn city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza to solidify the love they found amid the ruins. Speaking to reporters, they stated their determination to start a new life despite mass displacement and the devastating living conditions caused by Israeli violence that began in 2023.
(2025-12-04). Maduro confirms 'cordial' phone conversation with Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, reveals a 10-day-old phone conversation with Donald Trump, calling it "respectful" and even "cordial."
(2025-12-04). Maduro says phone call with Trump was 'cordial'. newarab.com 
Venezuelan President "I spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump. I can say that the conversation was respectful, and I can even say that it was cordial," Maduro told state television. | "If this call means that steps are being taken toward a respectful dialogue ⚪ state to stat…
(2025-12-04). World's most tyrannical government wants to free Venezuela from tyranny. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | If the US empire wants to make the world less tyrannical, its first and only…
(2025-12-04). Maduro comenta detalles de su conversación con Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, comentó este miércoles detalles de la conversación telefónica ´respetuosa y cordial ª sostenida con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, ocurrida hace aproximadamente diez días. El mandatario venezolano abogó por el diálogo de Estado a Estado.
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). In the age of AI, study of humanities still matters. ecns.cn With the rise of artificial intelligence, it is tempting to believe that the future belongs to coders, data scientists and engineers. But the past year has made something else equally clear: The world's biggest challenges — from the ethics of AI to climate resilience and social trust — cannot be solved with technical expertise alone. If anything, they are exposing the limits of a purely technocratic mindset.
(2025-12-04). Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition. plusnews.ug 
Lawyers representing jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye have asked the High Court to halt his treason trial, which is currently before Judge Emmanuel Baguma. The matter came up on Thursday, when Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola, were appearing in the court to take a plea. Assistant Director of …
(2025-12-04). IRGC offers anti-terrorism expertise to SCO member states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the IRGC is ready to share its extensive anti-terrorism experience without restrictions with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2025-12-04). Ken Mantell, Australian Trotskyist: November 11, 1945—November 30, 2025. wsws.org It was as a steel fixer that Ken joined the Socialist Labour League, the precursor to the Socialist Equality Party, in the early 1980s. Once convinced of the program and the need to build the revolutionary party, he never wavered.
(2025-12-04). Campaigners disrupt Oil Executive awards dinner in London. thecanary.co To highlight damage caused by the oil and gas industry, campaigners from Fossil Free London interrupted the World Energy Council Assembly's dinner at the Hilton in Mayfair on 3 December. Oil and gas executives had gathered to present and receive industry "achievement awards". Award nominees and attendees included Shell, BP, and Ithaca Energy. Campaigners chanted […] | By
(2025-12-04). Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision. portside.org Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision |
(2025-12-04). After National Guard shootings, US Afghan community under attack. newarab.com 
Following On 26 November,
(2025-12-04). The rise of South Korea as a key arms dealer to the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2025-12-04). Rare black storks forage in winter. ecns.cn The black stork, a large wading bird known for its wariness, is often hailed as the "giant panda among birds."
(2025-12-04). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 4.
(2004-12-25). Pakistan submits extradition requests for Shehzad Akbar, Adil Raja to UK. tribune.com.pk 
The Government of Pakistan has submitted extradition documents for Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja to the British High Commissioner, requesting their immediate return. "These individuals are wanted in Pakistan and should be handed over without delay," Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated. | Shehzad Akbar, a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and served as an advisor to the now-incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Adil Raja is a YouTuber and a former Pakistan Army officer, retired Major, who has been accused by the State of anti-state propaganda. | Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an impor…
(2025-12-04). Franz Ferdinand's Hong Kong gig, magic mushroom therapy: 7 Lifestyle highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. British film about Hong Kong immigrants showed grim reality of their new lives | Founded in 1982 as an offshoot of Channel 4, Film4 was committed to reinvigorating British cinema by platforming new voices and exploring complex, contemporary subjects. The 1988 immigration drama Soursweet is a prime example.
(2025-12-04). Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution Hits an Election Wall. moderndiplomacy.eu The National Citizen Party (NCP) emerged directly from the youth-led uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina from power in 2024. Formed by students and young activists who had become the face of the mass revolt, the party sought to translate protest momentum into a formal political movement capable of breaking Bangladesh's long-entrenched two-party dominance. The NCP …
(2025-12-04). Moscow prepares response if EU confiscates its assets. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Russia is preparing its response measures to the possible confiscation of its frozen assets by the European Union (EU), said today the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zajarova.
(2025-12-04). RAY McGOVERN: Trump Ukraine Plan AOA (Alive on Arrival). consortiumnews.com Yury Ushakov, Putin's man on Ukraine, said there's no firm plan for Ukraine yet and some American ideas are acceptable to Russia, some not. But the plan is not dead. By Ray McGovern Special to Consortium News Despite widespread rejection…
(2025-12-04). China ranks first globally in six key scientific fields: latest reports. ecns.cn China has topped the global "research frontiers heat index" in six of 11 major scientific fields, while the U.S. leads in five, latest reports jointly released on Wednesday by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the global analytics firm Clarivate show.
(2025-12-04). From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis reject Trump's bigoted remarks. aljazeera.com Minnesota legislator Omar Fateh says Trump's 'disgraceful' comments are meant as 'political theatre' to rally his base.
(2025-12-04). Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China's Xinjiang region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — China on Thursday reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Xinjiang, a region in the country's north-west that shares a border with Kyrgyzstan.
(2025-12-04). Zionist lobby groups and the German press attempt to censor pro-Palestinian art exhibition. wsws.org A coordinated campaign is underway by Zionist lobby groups and the German press to censor and/or close the exhibition "Commune — The Paradox of Similarity in the Middle East Conflict", which has been on display in Potsdam since mid-November.
(2025-12-04). AI-powered traffic police go on duty in east China. ecns.cn The AI robot introduced by Hangzhou traffic police can perform standardized signaling based on traffic lights and use visual recognition technology to detect illegal behavior by non-motor vehicles.
(2025-12-04). Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales. grist.org 
Zillow, the largest real estate listing site in the U.S., has removed a feature that allowed people to view a property's exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints from the industry and some homeowners that it was hurting sales. | In September last year, the online real estate marketplace
(2004-12-25). Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title. tribune.com.pk 
Lando Norris will battle his own nerves as much as his rivals' speed as he bids to end Max Verstappen's four-year reign as F1 world champion in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | After two weekends of self-inflicted setbacks, championship leader Norris and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri need an error-free event to ensure Red Bull's number one cannot complete a spectacular end-of-season recovery in glorious style. | For the first time since a four-way scrap at the final race in Abu Dhabi in 2010, the title will be decided by a contest involving more than two drivers with McLaren, in particular,…
(2025-12-04). Leader's aide warns PGCC not to play with Iran's redlines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, cautioned Persian Gulf littoral states after the PGCC once again repeated claims over Iran's three islands and the Arash gas field.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Top Senators expose Trump's fascist playbook. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Even before extremist Republican Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office on January 20, progressives warned of his fascistic tendencies and plans, often citing his platform, and highlighting what former Labor Secretary Robert Reich calls "Trump's playbook of dictators." But too few people, even on the left side of the electorate, listened. After all, those …
(2025-12-04). Administrative detention: Israel hunts al-Balboul brothers again. thecanary.co Mohammed and Mahmoud al-Balboul were again arrested, earlier this month, by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). Over the years, they have been repeatedly detained by the IOF. Although Mahmoud has now been released, his brother Mohammed remains in prison under administrative detention. Administrative detention—repeated arrests for the al-Balboul brothers On June 9, 2016, Israeli occupation soldiers […] | By
(2025-12-04). No Virtue in "Cyberselfish" -ness. counterpunch.org 
"Some of those who believe tech lost its way are finding explanations in a book published a quarter century ago," according to David Streitfeld's full-page profile of Cyberselfish author Paulina Borsook in the New York Times ("A Book That Criticized Silicon Valley Gets Dusted Off," November 30). To those who recall the turn-of-the-millennium Internet, Borsook's
(2025-12-04). Russian troops destroy Ukrainian special force group. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Russian troops have destroyed a battle group of Ukraine's 225th separate assault regiment during an attempted counterattack near Alekseyevka in the Sumy Region.
(2025-12-04). Durban motorists advised of road closure. sanews.gov.za Durban motorists advised of road closure | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has advised motorists of temporary road closures on the N3 Eastbound Carriageway at the M7 Pinetown off ramp and the N3 Westbound Carriageway at the St James Avenue off ramp as part of the ongoing construction of the upgrade to the N3. | "These closures are to facilitate the placing of bridge beams on the Langford Road bridge as part of the construction process for the N3 road upgrade between Westville Viaduct and Paradise Valley Interchange," SANRAL KwaZulu-Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer, Jason Lowe sai…
(2025-12-04). Murshidabad will not accept politics of riots, says Mamata after TMC MLA's suspension. devdiscourse.com Hours after the TMC suspended MLA Humayun Kabir for allegedly pursuing communal politics over his plan to lay the foundation of a "Babri Masjid-style" mosque, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the people of Murshidabad will never accept the "politics of riots". Without naming Kabir, Banerjee told a public rally in Murshidabad that the "Trinamool Congress does not practise communal politics and is firmly against it", invoking the district's pluralistic history to caution against attempts to disturb communal harmony. "We cannot forget the history of Murshidabad. Siraj-ud-Daulah is revered…
(2025-12-04). Earthquake reported in China's Xinjiang. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An earthquake was felt in China and Kyrgyzstan, according to initial reports by the US Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday.The USGS reevaled that a notable quake (5.8-magnitude) struck Tumxuk county in northwestern Xinjiang province of China.The Economic Times said that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Xinjiang region near Kyrgyzstan.Sources revealed that the quake took place at 1.14 p.m. IST.No reports have been released yet regarding structural damage or casualties.EQ of M: 6.2, On: 04/12/2025 13: 14: 07 IST, Lat: 41.10 N, Long: 78.61 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xinjiang, China. | For more inf…
(2025-12-04). China Eastern launches world's longest flight route from Shanghai to Argentina. ecns.cn With 282 passengers on board, China Eastern Airlines launched its new service to Buenos Aires via Auckland on Thursday. Flight MU745 took off from Shanghai Pudong Airport at 2: 19 a.m., marking the opening of the world's longest single-flight journey.
(2025-12-04). Cuba reaffirms Zero tolerance policy on drugs. plenglish.com At a press conference, Silvera, who also heads the National Drug Commission, explained that the nation faces greater challenges in combating this scourge due to the international presence of more diverse and potent narcotics. | He also stated that while drug use and consumption within the country is limited, it exists, and emphasized that the government is working with various sectors of society to combat this type of behavior based on a preventative approach. | Meanwhile, the head of the Specialized Anti-Drug Unit of the Ministry of the Interior (Minint), Colonel Juan Carlos Poey, asserted that Cuba, despite no…
(2025-12-04). 30 percent of US corporations planning holiday season layoffs. wsws.org The picture that emerges is of a massive redistribution of wealth from the working class and more economically vulnerable sections of the middle class to the wealthiest layers of society.
(2025-12-04). Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest. aljazeera.com Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
(2025-12-04). Palestinian film-maker tells us about "the power of silent protest" thecanary.co Palestinian journalist and film-maker Juman Quneis will be speaking at the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival tonight. And ahead of the event, she told us why she's come all the way from the occupied West Bank to speak about her film The Loud Silence. Juman Quneis: "they chose a different way" Juman Quneis was studying in […] | By
(2025-12-04). 'Technical Matter'. Expert weighs in on NATO admission. eng.belta.by Discussing the likelihood of NATO membership for Ukraine, Nikolai Platoshkin noted that for Russia there are two fundamental positions.
(2025-12-04). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Belarusian State Technological University. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the staff of Belarusian State Technological University as the educational institution marks its 95th anniversary.
(2025-12-04). Putin: We'll take Donbass by military means or otherwise. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-04). Ntuzuma pump station commissioned to enhance water security. sanews.gov.za Ntuzuma pump station commissioned to enhance water security | Residents in Ntuzuma, parts of KwaMashu, Inanda, and Durban north surrounding areas, will enjoy a more reliable water supply this Christmas following the completion and commissioning of the upgraded Ntuzuma Water Pump Station. | The eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday unveiled the upgraded state-of-the-art facility, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to stabilise and improve water services to the communities. | The event was attended by eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, Chairperson of the Trading Services Committee Mdu Nkosi, and Deputy C…
(2025-12-04). Why the labor movement backs the Target boycott. peoplesworld.org 
For a long time, Target—that popular mega-store that seemed to hit just the right combination of low prices and of-the-moment swagger—was everyone's darling, the go-to spot for everything from groceries to electronics, clothing, kitchenware and toys. Its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs were beloved and won customer loyalty among Black and Latino shoppers especially. …
(2025-12-04). Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly scheduled to visit Azerbaijan next week.
(2025-12-04). A far-right tide is washing over Latin America. peoplesworld.org 
The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina's Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from their pores, a toxic sweat that has spread across the region. It would be easy to say that this is all due to the impact of Donald …
(2025-12-04). How Trump Fueled an Affordability Crisis. counterpunch.org 
The clients begin arriving at the Lansing Community Food Pantry, about 25 miles southeast of Downtown Chicago, before the doors even open on Tuesday mornings. Some line up in their cars. Others arrive on bicycles. These days, clients are even known to bring suitcases to carry away the fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and other items that Jim
(2025-12-04). 7 Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attack north of Al-Khalil (Hebron) in occupied West Bank: Palestinian medical sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-04). American Music, American War. publicbooks.org In World War II, G.I.s waking up in a combat zone in Italy were reported to have belted out "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin," a blockbuster smash of 1943.
(2025-12-04). Trump's Ukraine plan destroys alliance with Europe. wsws.org Until a few years ago, the US and European powers worked closely together to encircle Russia and bring Eastern Europe and large parts of the former Soviet Union under their control. But now the axis of conflict is shifting. The rivalry between the US and Europe is increasingly coming to the fore.
(2025-12-04). Texas Cities Have Some of the Highest Preterm Birth Rates in the US, Highlighting Maternal Health Crisis Nationwide. counterpunch.org 
Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed. Doctors diagnosed me with complete placenta previa. Then, while on bed rest at 32 weeks, my placenta suddenly ruptured, leading to an immediate emergency cesarean section. I became one of about 10% of women giving birth in Nigeria to
(2025-12-04). Meloni at Gulf Summit on Italy's Greater Role in Middle East. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed her country's commitment to strengthening political and economic ties with Middle Eastern countries at the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, reports highlight on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Delaware County property taxes could rise 19% in 2026. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? For the second consecutive year, property taxes could soar for Delaware County homeowners. | According to the county's "We do not take this lightly or do this lightly at all, but it is requir…
(2025-12-04). The EU corruption scandal is lousy timing for Zelensky. strategic-culture.su Graft in Brussels is as old as the hills and for decades has gone largely undetected. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | For those w…
(2025-12-04). Trump pushes for 'economic zone' as Lebanon, Israel begin talks. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a joint Lebanese-Israeli American outlet Axios reported details of Wednesday's meeting, where civilian representatives from Lebanon and Israel publicly engaged for the fi…
(2025-12-04). Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth | Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025. | "The growth marks the third consecutive quarter of growth following the 0.9% expansion in the second quarter. The continued improvement reflects the resilience of the South African economy and the impact of ongoing structural reforms to support inclusive and sustained growth," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said. | The trade, catering and accommodation sect…
(2025-12-04). Sahand-2025 Drill: Iran emerges as regional security hub. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill, hosted by IRGC Ground Forces in East Azarbaijan province, signals Tehran's emerging leadership in a powerful Eastern coalition and its commitment to safeguarding regional security.
(2025-12-04). Claim: "lack of long-term revenue certainty" is Crashing Aussie Renewable Investment. wattsupwiththat.com Are renewables investors worried the subsidies could cease?>
(2025-12-04). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Tens of thousands in Bulgaria and thousands in France take to the streets to oppose austerity budgets; strikes and protests continue across Iran as currency in freefall; health union suspends Nigerian doctors' month-long stoppage with demands unfulfilled…
(2025-12-04). Nigerian parents left in suspense weeks after kidnappers abduct 300. aljazeera.com Parents in rural Nigeria still have no idea what has happened to their children weeks after kidnappers abducted 300.
(2025-12-04). Mainstream media is driving bigoted flag bollocks. thecanary.co If you had the misfortune of only reading mainstream media, you might be under the impression that racist bigots putting up flags across the country have mysterious and complex reasons for doing so. Instead of just, you know, being racist bigots who want to intimidate Black and Brown people. Over in the corporate media world, […] | By
(2025-12-04). PGCC repeats baseless claims over Iran's trio islands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) has once again issued a statement repeating its long-standing and unfounded claims regarding Iran's three islands and the Arash gas field.
(2025-12-04). Australia's education system is breaking our teachers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-04). Hegseth says he did not see survivors of first U.S. boat strike, insisting he's a busy man didn't stick around to watch. radiohc.cu U.S. Defense Secretary — or rather Secretary of War — Pete Hegseth is attempting to distance himself from the first U.S. airstrike on September 2 that targeted two shipwrecked men who had survived an earlier U.S. strike on a boat the Pentagon says was carrying drugs, without providing evidence. | Legal experts say the strike was without a doubt a war crime. Last week, The Washington Post reported Hegseth had given a verbal order to "kill everybody" on the boat. | Hegseth spoke Tuesday during a White House Cabinet meeting. He said: "I watched that first strike live. As you can imagine, at the Departmen…
(2025-12-04). A visit to 'Silent Noodle Shop': if you need help, please tap me>. ecns.cn Dec. 3 marked the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At a noodle restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, run by eight hearing-impaired individuals, customers communicated with staff through writing and gestures, creating a quiet and warm atmosphere. Many regulars affectionately call it the "Silent Noodle Shop."
(2025-12-04). The Constitution vs. the Commander-in-Chief: The Duty to Disobey Unlawful Orders. counterpunch.org 
Every military servicemember's oath is a pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It is not an oath to a politician. It is not an oath to a party. And it is not an oath to the police state. Yet what happens when those same men and women are being told—by
(2025-12-04). AI Cyber Spy: Gilman Louie. projectcensored.org As the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was fragmenting in the late 1980s, a moonlighting Russian software engineer, Alexey Pajitnov, coded a spellbinding video game called Tetris on an Electronica 60 computer. | Dan Ackerman's 2016 book The Tetris Effect—The Cold War Battle for the World's Most Addictive Game recounts years of backstabbing battles for legal rights to package and sell Tetris. Combatants included media mogul Ian Robert Maxwell, who is credibly alleged to have functioned as an Israeli intelligence asset, and Gilman Louie, the CEO of Maxwell's combat simulation gaming company, Spectrum Holo…
(2025-12-04). Lawyers Call New Court Martial Chairperson Appointment a 'Nightmare. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Museveni's appointment of Brigadier General Richard Tukacungurwa as Chairperson of the General Court Martial has drawn mixed reactions from legal professionals and stakeholders amid ongoing debates over the role of military courts in the country. The appointment comes at a time when the Court Martial is restructuring its leadership, following the Supreme …
(2025-12-04). Postal workers: Come forward with information on workplace deaths and unsafe conditions! wsws.org "The only way we will see justice is if we reveal the truth, hold accountable those responsible for the conditions that put us in harm's way, and set up our own shop floor organizations to take control."
(2025-12-04). Belarus' Industry Ministry denies fake news about Zubr-brand car production launch. eng.belta.by As of today, no enterprise in the sector has received official permission or any other authorizing documentation from the Belarusian Industry Ministry for the production of Zubr brand cars.
(2025-12-04). Locals in New Orleans Brace for Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org Hundreds of U.S. Border Patrol agents are reportedly set to begin a major immigration crackdown across much of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi this week as part of what has been dubbed operation "Swamp Sweep." The planned action follows similar surges in Chicago (operation "Midway Blitz") and Charlotte, North Carolina (operation "Charlotte's Web"), where agents have been accused… |
(2025-12-04). Iraq backtracks on Hezbollah, Houthi terror designation. newarab.com 
Iraq has walked back its designation of Lebanon's The original listings appeared in issue No. 4848 of the Gazette, which publishes binding state decisions that only take effect once printed. | The document, shared by MP Mustafa Sanad, showed that Decision No. 61 from the Committee for the Freezing of Terrorists' Assets had placed both groups on…
(2025-12-04). US Gains Influence in Iraq After Pipeline Battle Amid Iranian Drone Attacks. moderndiplomacy.eu In mid-July, Iranian-backed drones struck multiple oilfields in Iraq's Kurdistan region, targeting facilities operated by U.S. companies including HKN Energy and Hunt Oil. The attacks, likely retaliatory measures following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, halted nearly half of Kurdistan's oil production over four days. The strikes drew immediate ire from Washington, which long believed …
(2025-12-04). Hlabisa raises alarm after five initiation deaths in Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa raises alarm after five initiation deaths in Eastern Cape | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has expressed his concern about the current initiation season following five deaths in the Eastern Cape. | "The season runs from late November through to the end of January 2026 and already, hundreds of young initiates have stepped into this sacred passage, embarking on a journey they hope will return them home transformed, grounded, and prepared to carry the responsibilities of young manhood. | "Yet, despite ongoing appeals for vigilance and full compli…
(2025-12-04). President Ramaphosa hails new Sasol gas facility. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails new Sasol gas facility | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the launch of Sasol's new Integrated Processing Facility in Inhassoro, Mozambique, describing it as a milestone in South Africa—Mozambique energy cooperation and a model for regional development. ⚪ Speaking at the ceremony on the margins of the
(2025-12-04). Strait of Hormuz remains world's most strategic zone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran's role in securing the world's key energy corridor.
(2025-12-04). Iran sees surge in China-Europe rail traffic after new deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's rail authority says 40 trains from China have entered the country this year—compared to just seven over the previous seven years—following a major six-country transit alignment.
(2025-12-04). Flana: A film tracing the vanishing names of Iraqi women. newarab.com 
(2025-12-04). Russia increases its international reserves. plenglish.com "At the end of November 28, 2025 International reserves amounted to $ 4.3 billion more than the previous week and amounted to $ 733.4 billion, mainly due to positive revaluation," said the regulator to the press. | In 2024, international reserves of the Eurasian country grew 1.8 percent and amounted to 609,100 billion dollars on January 1, 2025. | International reserves include highly liquid foreign assets held by the Bank of Russia and the government and consist of monetary gold, special drawing rights, the IMF reserve position and foreign currency funds. | It was previously reported that Russia's international…
(2025-12-04). The New York Times sues Pentagon over press policy that violates the First Amendment. radiohc.cu The New York Times is suing the Pentagon over its new press policy that requires media outlets to pledge not to gather information unless defense officials formally authorize its release. | Earlier this year, reporters at the Times, along with several other media outlets, gave up their press passes rather than comply with the Pentagon's new policy. The Times argues in its lawsuit that the Pentagon's policy "is exactly the type of speech — and press — restrictive scheme that the Supreme Court and D.C. Circuit have recognized violates the First Amendment." | The Pentagon's inspector general is set to re…
(2025-12-04). Trump could decide next year to withdraw from USMCA: US trade representative. scmp.com US President Donald Trump could decide next year to withdraw from the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA), Politico reported on Thursday, citing US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. | "The president's view is he only wants deals that are a good deal. The reason why we built a review period into USMCA was in case we needed to revise it, review it or exit it," Greer told Politico's White House bureau chief Dasha Burns in a podcast episode that will be broadcast on Friday.
(2025-12-04). Russian President Putin's two-day India visit begins today: Defence, trade, media on agenda. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin will land in Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day state visit to India, during which the two countries are expected to finalise several agreements. The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is Putin's first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict. | This is Putin's first visit to India since 2021 and holds significant importance as it aligns with the 25th anniversary of the India—Russia strategic partnership and the 23rd annual summit between the two nations. Upon arrival, Putin will attend a private dinner hosted…
(2025-12-04). Iran launches military drill in West Azarbaijan province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a military exercise in West Azarbaijan province on Thursday, aiming to enhance the readiness of the province's Basij forces.
(2025-12-04). First Russian MiG-29 Claimed Destroyed In Ukraine, But That May Not Be The Whole Story. twz.com 
There remain questions about what a MiG-29 was doing on the Crimean airfield of Kacha, which is not equipped for fighter operations.
(2025-12-04). F/A-18 Super Hornet Shot Down By Navy Cruiser Investigation Findings Released. twz.com 
(2025-12-04). Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead. portside.org Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead |
(2025-12-04). Rwanda, DRC presidents sign 'Washington Accord' peace deal. aljazeera.com The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the "Washington Accord" peace deal.
(2025-12-04). Ralph Nader on Trump's 'Entrenching Dictatorship,' Reclaiming Congress, and the Fight Against Big Money. 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 tax-deductible By As a "Fight Club" of eight senators led by Bernie Sanders challenges Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's handling of President Trump, we speak with Ralph Nader, who has been taking on the Democratic P…
(2025-12-04). Worker fired from disability charity after opposing genocide proscription of Palestine Action. thecanary.co The national disability charity Sense has fired one of its staff. This is because she took part in a protest against the ongoing genocide and the proscription of Palestine Action. Chloe is a member of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain. On 19 July, Chloe joined a Defend Our Juries action, where she held […] | By
(2025-12-04). Qalqilya targeted as Israel escalates raids in northern West Bank. aljazeera.com Raids lead to arrest of Palestinians, as Israeli violence surges across northern occupied West Bank.
(2025-12-04). Araghchi sends written message to Lebanese foreign minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran's unwavering support for Lebanon's sovereignty in a message to his Lebanese counterpart.
(2025-12-04). Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against deposed PM Hasina's son. devdiscourse.com A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's expatriate son Sajib Wajed Joy, a month after sentencing his mother to death on charges of committing crimes against humanity.
(2025-12-04). SC asks states, UTs to provide more staff to EC for SIR duty to ease pressure of BLOs. devdiscourse.com Taking note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure faced by booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in time-bound special revision of electoral rolls, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states and union territories to consider deputing additional employees for reducing their working hours.
(2025-12-04). 'Inequality is shit' Take Back Power deliver crappy Christmas for the Ritz. thecanary.co 
Three supporters of Take Back Power have delivered a pile of shit to the Ritz to protest against inequality. Take Back Power is a new nonviolent civil-resistance group, demanding that the UK government establish a permanent citizens' assembly— a House of the People, which has the power to tax extreme wealth and fix inequality in […] | By
(2025-12-04). Kais Closed: Tunisia is a dictatorship. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-04). Israel issues evacuation order for southern Lebanon (+PHOTOS). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Israeli regime has threatened to launch an attack on Lebanon again.
(2025-12-04). Cannabis is legal — so why are medical users still treated like criminals? thecanary.co 
"Weed will ruin your life," or so I was told as a teenager. Twenty years later, I am now one of 50,000 legal medical cannabis patients in the UK. Although the times have changed, with public opinion shifting in favour of drug reform, ignorance and stigma loom large. Legal cannabis patients are never the focus […] | By
(2025-12-04). Inside the student resistance to authoritarianism on campus. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-12-04). Macao launches barrier-free navigation service ahead of national para games. ecns.cn A barrier-free navigation service app was launched in Macao on Wednesday, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as the region prepares to co-host the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics.
(2025-12-04). All Cuban provinces restored to the island's electrical system. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines reported this Wednesday that all provinces are once again connected to the National Electrical System (SEN), following a partial power outage in the western region that occurred in the early morning hours. | The Ministry confirmed that the territorial connection has been fully restored, which will allow progress in the process of stabilizing and normalizing electrical service throughout the country. | The resumption of operations and stable generation at the Cienfuegos Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE) in south-central Cuba and the units of the Energás plant in western Cuba supp…
(2025-12-04). Restoration of Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization is carrying out restoration work on parts of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam, two of the country's most iconic ancient sites.
(2025-12-04). Has the Pentagon really exonerated Pete Hegseth over Signal leaks? aljazeera.com US defense secretary was accused of putting military personnel in danger when he used messaging app to discuss strikes.
(2025-12-04). Empowering persons with disabilities for an inclusive society. sanews.gov.za Empowering persons with disabilities for an inclusive society | By Phuti Mabelebele | Imagine a South Africa where every individual, regardless of ability, has equal opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. This is the type of an inclusive society we are striving to build as we concluded Disability Rights Awareness Month on the 3rd of December. ⚪ Our commitment is to raise awareness of the rights of people with disabilities, bring to the fore challenges faced by people with disabilities and find ways to remove barriers that continue to marginalise people with disabilities. ⚪ Our nation has always f…
(2025-12-04). Trump administration directs stricter vetting of H-1B visa applicants, Indians likely to get affected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The US State Department has directed all the American diplomats to tighten vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers while warning to reject the applications of individuals involved in "censorship" of free speech. | H-1B visas are crucial for U.S. technology companies that depend heavily on skilled workers from India and China. Many tech executives supported Donald Trump last year, hoping for a more business-friendly climate despite tougher immigration policies. But now, they are facing an additional round of scrutiny that the Trump administration claims is intended to protec…
(2025-12-04). Putin arrives in Delhi for high-stakes summit with Modi. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday for a two-day state visit, receiving an unusually warm, personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Palam Airport. The visit, Putin's first since 2021, begins with a private dinner at Modi's residence and culminates in Friday's 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, where both sides are expected to sign agreements on defense, energy, and trade.Talks will center on military cooperation, including timely S-400 deliveries and potential Su-57 sales, even as India reduces its reliance on Russian arms. JUST IN: üá∑…
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Track AIPAC website, a major shift of US public views on Israel. newarab.com 
Its profiles of Congress members from both the House and the Senate show detailed information on their donations related to Israel, ranging from those who received tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and oth…
(2025-12-04). FM honors martyrs of the Cuban Foreign Service. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's foreign minister, Bruno Rodriguez, paid tribute to Ambassador Mario Garcia Inchaustegui and his wife, Gladys Delgado, who lost their lives in an accident when the aircraft where they were travelling was hijacked.
(2025-12-04). Minister Oboth Appeals to Religious Leaders to Uphold Freedom of Worship. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has urged religious leaders to uphold Uganda's long-standing freedom of worship and the spirit of tolerance that has defined the nation's religious landscape. He made the remarks while opening a three-day symposium for more than 90 religious leaders from the Kigezi sub-region, convened under …
(2025-12-04). Israel raids slain teen's home, settlers attack West Bank towns. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Thursday raided the family home of slain Asmar was shot by Israeli forces near the village of Umm Safa, and succumbed to his wounds on Tuesday. | The Israeli army warned Asmar's family against holding condolence events or erecting a mourning tent, according to local sources cited by…
(2025-12-04). FBI charges man with planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. scmp.com The FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man and charged him on Thursday with planting a pair of pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, capping a years-long investigation that gave rise to numerous conspiracy theories. | The suspect, Brian Cole Jnr, of Woodbridge, was charged with use of an explosive device and attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials, Attorney General Pam Bondi and…
(2025-12-04). The pope visits Hong Kong for 3 hours in 1970 — SCMP archive. scmp.com This article was first published on December 5, 1970 | By Staff reporters | A red letter day for Hong Kong Catholics | The 73-year-old pontiff, looking fit in spite of his strenuous Asian tour, responded warmly. At times he stretched out his arms in a symbol of loving embrace, at others he blessed the crowds gathered to see him.
(2025-12-04). Putin's Trip To India Comes At A Mutually Opportune Time. thealtworld.com It'll strengthen their complementary balancing acts for averting disproportionate dependence on the American and Chinese superpowers amidst the global systemic transition to complex multipolarity. | Putin is on his
(2025-12-04). Iran's Army constantly strengthening defense capabilities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami emphasized that the Iranian military has continuously enhanced its defensive strength since the 12-day war, maintaining deterrence against Israel and the US.
(2025-12-04). 'Relive the magic'? K-drama dating service probed for sex crimes in Brazil. scmp.com A dating platform in Brazil that markets paid encounters with Korean men styled as K-drama "oppa" is under investigation for sexual exploitation, with the South Korean consulate in Sao Paulo appealing for potential victims to come forward. | KDramaDate advertises itself as a service that lets women "relive the magic of K-dramas", offering curated outings with Korean men at cafes, barbecue restaurants and popular city landmarks. One package includes what the site describes as an "intimate…
(2004-12-25). Liverpool fear factor gone, admits Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool boss Arne Slot conceded his side have lost their fear factor during a miserable run as Sunderland emerged with a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday. | The Premier League champions have now failed to win in three consecutive home games and needed a Nordi Mukiele own goal to rescue a point against the Black Cats. | Sunderland were on course for their first win at Anfield since 1983 when Chemsdine Talbi's deflected strike opened the scoring. | Even after Mukiele deflected Florian Wirtz's effort into his own net for the equaliser, Wilson Isidor wasted a huge chance to snatch all three points for the visito…
(2025-12-04). Iran fall short to Croatia at 2025 President's Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's handball team fell short to Croatia 38-9 in Group I of the President's Cup on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify. aljazeera.com Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire.
(2025-12-04). Australia's Unwanted Tiger Attack Helicopters May Go To Ukraine: Reports. twz.com 
(2025-12-04). Trump administration threatens to withhold money for SNAP benefits. radiohc.cu The Donald Trump administration is threatening to withhold money for food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in most Democratic-controlled states next week, unless they share information on who exactly is receiving those benefits. | Earlier this year, the agriculture secretary had requested the information to verify the eligibility of 42 million recipients. Soon after, 22 states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the request. | In October, a federal judge issued a temporary injunction that prevents the Department of Agriculture from demanding the da…
(2025-12-04). The cowboy and the communist: Why Frank Sinatra picked a fight with John Wayne. peoplesworld.org 
Oscar-winning screenwriter Albert Maltz had been on the Hollywood blacklist for eleven years when, in early 1959, producer Otto Preminger called to offer him a contract for the screenplay of Exodus, a potential blockbuster based on the bestselling novel by Leon Uris. Maltz was ecstatic. As one of the notorious Hollywood Ten, a group of …
(2025-12-04). Appetite for imported goods boosts consumption. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are displaying vibrant purchasing power for imported products and foreign brands, and this has become a key driver for consumption upgrade fueled by enhanced logistic efficiencies, preferential policies such as lower tariffs, and an expanded list of permitted imported goods.
(2025-12-04). Expert: Next year's fiscal moves to resemble 2025. ecns.cn China may stick to its "around 5 percent" annual growth target for 2026, while fiscal stimulus measures should mirror 2025 in scale and composition, with rebalancing proceeding gradually, said a renowned economist.
(2025-12-04). The Biggest Heist in America Is Being Sold as a Gift to Children. counterpunch.org 
America loves a good illusion. It loves the performance of generosity from people who built their fortunes on systems that leave everyone else scrambling. That's why the country is celebrating Michael and Susan Dell dropping $6.25 billion into "Trump Accounts." Twenty-five million kids will get $250 each in a special savings account that they can't
(2025-12-04). Kenya inquiry denounces 'disturbing sexual misconduct' at UK army base. scmp.com A Kenyan parliamentary inquiry has denounced a "disturbing trend of sexual misconduct" at a British Army base in the east African country "marked by rape, assault, and abandonment of children fathered by soldiers". | Since Kenya's independence in 1963, the former colonial power has maintained the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) on the outskirts of Nanyuki, about 200km (130 miles) north of the capital Nairobi.
(2025-12-04). Bihar, il laboratorio politico dell'India nel bel mezzo della "pulizia" delle liste elettorali. strategic-culture.su Tra il 6 e l'11 novembre 2025, il terzo Stato indiano per popolazione ha votato un'Assemblea di 243 seggi: l'alleanza guidata dal BJP di Narendra Modi ha travolto l'opposizione. Sullo sfondo, la contestata revisione straordinaria delle liste e la retorica anti-minoritaria. | Segue nostro Le elezioni legislative dello Stato del Bihar, svoltesi in due fasi il 6 e l'11 novembre 2025 con scrutinio il 14 novembre, hanno consegnato una vittori…
(2025-12-04). Starmer's Corbyn smear accusations FINALLY go global with US coverage. thecanary.co The exposure of the huge con perpetrated by Keir Starmer's handlers — their smears against Jeremy Corbyn, their attacks on the Canary and other left, and some far-right, media sites and the amplification of the 'Labour antisemitism' scam — has started to go global as US outlets pick up Paul Holden's stunning book The Fraud […] | By
(2025-12-04). Reconocen en Roma labor de médicos cubanos en el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana. cubadebate.cu Esa labor solidaria cubana en Italia, en el campo de la salud, es continuación de la brindada en 2020 por brigadas del Contingente Médico Henry Reeve en las norteñas ciudades de Crema y Turín, durante la lucha contra la pandemia de la Covid-19.
(2025-12-04). Cuban Women Draw in their Debut in the World Cup Qualifiers. radiohc.cu Havana, December 3 (RHC) — The Cuban women's national team drew 2-2 with Saint Kitts and Nevis in their opening match of the Concacaf Women's World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2027. | The Cubans started the match trailing in the 15th minute of the first half, forcing them to come out determined to mount a comeback in the second half. | Just 53 minutes in, Cecil Aldana leveled the score with a close-range finish, giving the home side a comfortable lead. The Antonio Maceo Stadium in Santiago de Cuba erupted in the 71st minute when Aldana converted a penalty to give them the advantage. | The Cuban team played bet…
(2025-12-04). USA contro Cina: come l'America manipola l'Asia orientale. strategic-culture.su La pressione costante è un tentativo di provocazione ripetuta e un soft power di stress continuo su Pechino, ma la strategia è ben nota ai cinesi. | Segue nostro Proseguendo nella nostra analisi delle strategie degli Stati Uniti d'America contro la Cina, ricopre un ruolo fondamentale il controllo politico, lobbistico, finanziario e militare esercitato nei confronti dei Paesi limitrofi. | Un obiettivo centrale nel contrasto alle operazion…