(2025-12-24). Capturing Israel and purgatory, stuck between one war and the next. haaretz.com The photojournalism exhibition at Tel Aviv's Eretz Yisrael Museum is naturally dominated by joyful scenes following the return of Israel's hostages from Gaza. But it is also haunted by the unspoken reality that war has only paused, not ended…
(2025-12-24). International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened. theintercept.com 
In September, the European Union seemed poised to By early October, however,…
(2025-12-24). Calls Grow for Release of Palestinian Who Has Been Jailed by ICE Since March. truthout.org Calls are growing to release Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia, who was arrested at a 2024 Columbia University Gaza solidarity protest. The charges were dismissed, but when she went to her ICE check-in this past March, she was arrested and immediately sent to the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, where she has been held ever since. Although Columbia University student protesters… |
thecanary.co (2025-12-24). Tents and temporary shelters banned: Israel turns winter into a tool of mass murder in GazaThe Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Observatory has warned of serious humanitarian repercussions with the onset of winter in the Gaza Strip, asserting that Israel is turning harsh weather conditions into an additional tool for killing civilians by continuing to prevent the entry of temporary housing and basic shelter materials.
(2025-12-24). Katz backtracks on Gaza settlement remarks following uproar. newarab.com 
Israel's Defence Minister
(2025-12-24). Free UK Palestine Hunger Strikers! Rally at SF UK Consulate to Support Jailed Activists. indybay.org In solidarity with Palestinian activists who are on a hunger strike in the UK, a rally was held at the UK consulate in San Francisco to demand their freedom and the use of the Terrorism Act to target opponents of the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-12-24). Headlines for December 24, 2025. democracynow.org Russia and China Strongly Condemn U.S. Pressure Against Venezuela at the U.N. Security Council, Israeli Defense Minister Vows Israel Will Build Settlements in Gaza, Greta Thunberg Arrested in London for Protesting in Solidarity with Palestine Action, Epstein Files Mention 10 Possible "Co-Conspirators", SCOTUS Blocks Trump's Deployment of National Guard Troops to Chicago, DOJ Sues Illinois Governor Pritzker over State Law Restricting Immigration Arrests, Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Must Restore Disaster Aid to Democratic States, Trump Admin Bans Abortion Care for Veterans, Trump Admin to Star…
(2025-12-24). Israeli forces kill Gaza teenager as soldier is wounded in Rafah. newarab.com 
Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip killed a Palestinian teenager and wounded several others on Wednesday, as air strikes and ground fire hit multiple areas amid worsening humanitarian conditions. | In Jabalia, in northern Gaza, a teenager identified as Ayoub Abdel Ayesh Nasr was shot dead by Israeli army fire, while others were wounded, according to Palestinian medical sources. | Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City confirmed it received the body of one person killed and nine wounded, including several children. Local reports said those targeted were in areas affected by Israeli military activity despite a ceasefire…
(2025-12-24). Israeli violence casts shadow over Christmas in Haifa, West Bank. newarab.com 
Christmas celebrations across Palestine and inside Israel were marked by violence, repression and the enduring trauma of Israel's war on Gaza, as Palestinian Christian communities attempted to observe the holiday under siege, surveillance and occupation. | In the northern city of Haifa, scenes of celebration in the Palestinian Christian neighbourhood of Wadi al-Nisnas turned chaotic after Israeli police stormed the area, arresting and beating residents, according to footage and eyewitness accounts shared online. | Families preparing for Christmas were met instead with force and arrests, in an incident that reflec…
(2025-12-24). Wednesday 12/24: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-24). Democracy Now! 2025-12-24 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 24, 2025; "Heartbreaking": Journalist Vicky Ward on New Epstein Files & Survivors' Fight for Accountability; "Never Stop": Freed After 9 Months in ICE Jail, Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Keeps Fighting; Free Leqaa Kordia: Palestinian Woman Who Joined Columbia U. Protest Has Been Detained Since March | Headlines for December 24, 2025; "Heartbreaking": Journalist Vicky Ward on New Epstein Files & Survivors' Fight for Accountability; "Never Stop": Freed After 9 Months in ICE Jail, Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Keeps Figh…
(2025-12-24). More Than A Million New Epstein Records Found, DOJ Reveals. eurasiareview.com By Arthur Kane | ( "The DOJ has received these documents from SDNY and the FBI to review them for release, in compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, existing statutes, and judicial…
(2025-12-24). More than a million Epstein-related documents discovered; release delayed. aljazeera.com Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.
(2025-12-24). How Unions Provide a Counterweight to the Epstein Class. counterpunch.org 
A woman, sexually harassed by a manager, appealed to the union for help. Gary Cunningham's dad took careful note of her pain and distress. And then he unleashed the fury of the union on management, securing his coworker the safe, dignified work environment she deserved.
(2025-12-24). Shocker: Department Of Justice Couldn't Even Properly Redact The Epstein Files. newsone.com 
Source: STAFF / Getty | The Trump administration continues to find new and inventive ways to reveal its absolute incompetence. It's only been five days, and the long-awaited release of the Epstein files has been a saga. There was widespread outrage when the Department of Justice initially released the documents, with most pages completely blacked out. Of course, this is the Trump administration, and intrepid sleuths quickly discovered that the DOJ had not properly redacted many of the documents. | It's so comforting knowing these are the people in charge of guarding the nation's secrets and keeping us all safe…
(2025-12-24). Wowza: Food Fight Clean-Up In Wingnut Aisle 47. commondreams.org 
In what was variously dubbed a "grievance Olympics," "conference of clowns" and "Wrestlemania with Podcasters," the noxious mucky-mucks of MAGA just assembled for the first time since Charlie Kirk's death at an ostensibly celebratory AmericaFest that swiftly cratered into a toxic mess, proving the orcs really do hate each other. Despite the blinding glitz, savage barbs flew: Anti-Semite! Islam whore! Epstein flack! A coward! A cancer! And nonsense-vomiting. One viewer: "Holy shit, America." Happily, the Nazi kids are not all right.Last weekend's public, ugly, inevitable fracturing of a once-lockstep right for…
(2025-12-24). Bella 1 Standoff: US waits for elite forces before moving on Venezuelan oil vessel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The U.S. Coast Guard is holding off on boarding a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker, awaiting reinforcements, a U.S. official and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. They've been tracking the vessel since Sunday, with plans to take control. | The vessel, known as Bella 1 according to maritime tracking, has denied Coast Guard officials permission to come aboard. | The task will probably be assigned to one of two specialized units: Maritime Security Response Teams (MSRT). These teams are equipped to board ships in these situations, employing tactics like helicopter rappelling. | The extended chas…
(2025-12-24). Pope Leo's crack team of diplomats face war in Venezuela. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, Venezuelan Cardinal Baltazar Porras was supposed to fly to Madrid to accept his appointment as the spiritual protector of the Order of St. Lazarus, an ancient Catholic organization. But his trip ended before it really began.When Porras arrived at the airport in Caracas, Venezuelan authorities moved quickly to
(2025-12-24). Venezuela passes law to jail backers of US oil blockade. tribune.com.pk 
Venezuela's parliament passed a law Tuesday that carries lengthy prison terms for any national supporting a United States' oil tanker blockade Caracas has termed piracy. | The country already has a similar law for those who back sanctions against the government of President Nicolas Maduro. Washington and dozens of other capitals consider his last two re-elections to have been stolen. | Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, whose whereabouts are unknown since she left hiding to travel to Oslo where she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has spoken in favor of sanctions and a US Caribbean naval deployment Madu…
(2025-12-24). China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Russia and China slam US threats toward Venezuela at UN. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). U.S. Republicans fear Venezuela 'regime change' could backfire as Trump escalates pressure on Maduro. tehrantimes.com Republican lawmakers are divided over whether President Trump should escalate military pressure on Venezuela to oust President Nicolás Maduro, with some Republicans warning that "regime change" has a history of backfiring on the United States, The Hill reported.
(2025-12-24). Trump warns Colombia's Petro, hints at possible U.S. military action on Bogota. hindustantimes.com US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Colombia by warning that President Gustavo Petro "has to watch" himself over cocaine trafficking and suggesting that Colombia could be a target for U.S. military action, deepening regional strains already heightened by the Venezuela standoff. Petro has hit back fiercely, warning Washington not to "awaken the jaguar" and saying that any strike on Colombian territory over drugs would amount to a declaration of war and an attack on national sovereignty. Watch for more…
(2025-12-24). UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression. aljazeera.com UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.
(2025-12-24). National Single Payer Condemns Acts of U.S. Foreign Aggression. counterpunch.org 
Summary: National Single Payer, a national, grassroots organization that believes health care is a human right, must be free from profit, and will be achieved through national legislation, opposes the use of tax-payer dollars to fund a military campaign targeting Venezuela and firmly stands against all unilateral coercive measures that cause hundreds of thousands of
(2025-12-24). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-24). Arctic test case: what Trump's Greenland threats reveal about US goals. infobrics.org By refusing to rule out force over Greenland, Trump has unsettled European allies and reframed Arctic geopolitics. The parallels with US pressure on Venezuela point to a consistent strategy rooted in resource control and strategic positioning. Greenland thus emerges as a potential test case for 21st-century neo-colonial power dynamics.
(2025-12-24). Cuba reitera llamado internacional a detener escalada de EEUU contra Venezuela. radiohc.cu 
Cuba denunció, este martes, ante el Consejo de Seguridad de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU) la doble moral de EE.UU., al calificar al Gobierno de Venezuela como organización terrorista extranjera. | El representante permanente de la mayor isla de las Antillas ante la ONU, Ernesto Soberón Guzmán enfatizó en el foro: øQué moral tiene el Gobierno de EE.UU. para estas designaciones, cuando protege y financia a organizaciones terroristas en su territorio, se niega a colaborar con países vecinos como Cuba en materia de terrorismos y habla abiertamente de acciones encubiertas y sabotaje de la CIA con…
(2025-12-24). ONU: México llama a preservar la paz ante amenaza de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu México afirmó este martes, en Nueva York, que el despliegue militar en el Caribe pone en riesgo la estabilidad regional y llamó a una solución pacífica, sostenible y conforme al derecho internacional ante la amenaza de Estados Unidos a Venezuela. | El embajador de esta nación latinoamericana en el Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, Héctor Vasconcelos señaló: La reciente escalada de tensiones y el despliegue de fuerzas militares en el sur del mar Caribe, representan actos que ponen en riesgo la estabilidad regional". | Durante una sesión de emergencia sobre la situación en Venezuela, el diplomático consid…
(2025-12-24). Ningún país respalda el uso de la fuerza de EEUU contra Venezuela, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu 
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Yván Gil aseguró que la sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, celebrada este martes en Nueva York, dejó en evidencia que ningún país respaldó el uso ni la amenaza del uso de la fuerza contra Venezuela. | Denunció que la postura de Washington responde a una ´lógica colonial ª y celebró la intervención del embajador Samuel Moncada. | Tras la reunión, el canciller venezolano afirmó en un comunicado difundido por Telegram que Venezuela obtuvo una ´gran victoria ª diplomática, y acotó: El debate demostró que ningún país del mundo, ni siquiera los…
(2025-12-24). U.S. Hunts Sanctioned Tanker as Coast Guard Strains. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a Venezuela-linked oil tanker, Bella 1, which has refused boarding despite being under U.S. sanctions. Washington has ordered a de facto blockade of sanctioned vessels tied to Venezuela, escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. While the U.S. Navy has a heavy military presence in the Caribbean, only the Coast …
(2025-12-24). Ningún país respalda el uso de la fuerza de EEUU contra Venezuela, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Yván Gil aseguró que la sesión del Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas, celebrada este martes en Nueva York, dejó en evidencia que ningún país respaldó el uso ni la amenaza del uso de la fuerza contra Venezuela. | Denunció que la postura de Washington responde a una ´lógica colonial ª y celebró la intervención del embajador Samuel Moncada. | Tras la reunión, el canciller venezolano afirmó en un comunicado difundido por Telegram que Venezuela obtuvo una ´gran victoria ª diplomática, y acotó: El debate demostró que ningún país del mundo, ni siquiera los…
(2025-12-24). HMM_12-24-2025 WKP A Christmas Carol. mediasanctuary.org Today's episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a holiday special created by Will Kempe's Players and an updated recording of "A Christmas Carol." | Will Kempe's Players is a regional theater cooperative from Troy, NY that produces a wide range of theatrical performance utilizing the methods used by William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Their aim is to create quality experiences by promoting an inclusive creative environment and making Shakespeare's works engaging and accessible to modern audiences while retaining historical authenticity. WillKempesPlayers.com…
(2025-12-24). Four Palestine Action hunger strikers vow to continue as two pause protest. aljazeera.com Four jailed activists affiliated with the banned UK group say they'll endure strike despite warnings over their health.
(2025-12-24). Trump declared a 'new Middle East' — but what has changed? aljazeera.com Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump's plan for a 'new Middle East'.
(2025-12-24). A global warning manifesto on artificial intelligence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — This text is not an anti-technology statement. This text is not an anti-science statement, nor an opposition to technological progress, nor an apocalyptic warning.
(2025-12-24). New Skies Ahead: Emerging Airlines Set to Transform Indian Aviation Landscape. devdiscourse.com Two new airlines are set to soar high as Al Hind Air and FlyExpress receive their no objection certificates from the civil aviation ministry. These carriers, along with Shankh Air, aim to establish themselves in 2026, contributing to India's booming aviation sector.
(2025-12-24). YEAR-ENDER: Tuning in to Beijing Time. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | From the server racks of a Sà£o Paulo university to the trading desks of Dubai, the hum of global innovation has changed its tune by late 2025. When engineers across the world open the "hood" of their newest artificial intelligence (AI) applications, they increasingly find an engine built on open code …
(2025-12-24). The 2026 Arabic Booker longlist explained. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Ukraine Drones Hit Moscow Area, Spark Fire South of Capital. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine launched overnight drone attacks that targeted Moscow and several Russian regions, Russian officials said. At least three drones were downed over the capital, while debris from another triggered a fire at an industrial site in the Tula region, just south of Moscow. Russia said its air defence units intercepted 172 drones nationwide, with nearly …
(2025-12-24). Netanyahu was behind leak of classified IDF document to German tabloid Bild, ex-aide says. haaretz.com Eli Feldstein says he funneled a classified IDF document to German tabloid Bild to manipulate Israeli public sentiment amid protests calling for the release of hostages after six were murdered in Rafah. The leak, he says, was coordinated with another senior aide and carried out with Netanyahu's full knowledge and approval…
(2025-12-24). Sequestered Suu Kyi overshadows Myanmar election. tribune.com.pk 
Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been siloed in military detention since a 2021 coup, but her absence looms large over junta-run polls the generals are touting as a return to democracy. | The Nobel Peace Prize laureate was once the darling of foreign diplomats, with legions of starry-eyed supporters at home and a reputation for redeeming Myanmar from a history of iron-fisted martial rule. | Her followers swept a landslide victory in Myanmar's last elections in 2020 but the military voided the vote, dissolved her National League for Democracy (NLD) party and has jailed her in total seclusion. As she d…
(2025-12-24). Lebanon searches for man linked to 1986 Israeli airman capture. newarab.com 
Lebanese authorities are investigating the recent disappearance of a retired security officer whose brother was allegedly involved in the 1986 capture of an Israeli air force navigator, a Lebanese judicial official told AFP on Tuesday. | Airman Ron Arad's plane went down over southern Lebanon during the country's 1975-1990 civil war, and he was believed to have been initially held by Shiite groups. | He is now presumed dead, though his remains were never returned. | The Lebanese judicial official said on condition of anonymity that authorities were looking into the disappearance a week ago of retired General S…
(2025-12-24). The US Military Will Enjoy a Record-Breaking Budget in 2026. portside.org The US Military Will Enjoy a Record-Breaking Budget in 2026 |
(2025-12-24). Iran Guards seize foreign-crewed oil tanker in Gulf: state media. newarab.com 
Iran's The vessel "was carrying 4 million litres of smuggled fuel with 16 non-Iranian crew members on board," state television quoted navy commander General Abbas Gholamshahi as saying. | Forces from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) "boarded the ship … as it was leaving Iranian territorial waters," he added. | It was not immediately clear which flag the ship was…
(2025-12-24). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-24). Tragic Tale of a Murder Over Cousin's Affair. devdiscourse.com A harrowing incident unfolded in outer north Delhi as an 18-year-old teenager, Ankit, was allegedly drugged and murdered by two individuals, following a dispute over his relationship with one of the accused's cousins. The victim's body was discovered in the Munak Canal, sparking a police investigation.
(2025-12-24). Thailand thanks China for role in easing border tensions with Cambodia. ecns.cn Thailand has expressed appreciation for China's role in helping ease tensions along the Thailand-Cambodia border, said Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura.
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show
An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders
the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-24). United Teachers of Los Angeles: No Endorsements for Congressional Genociders the governing body of United Teachers of Los Angeles (UTLA), a union representing 35,000 California educators, passed a motion that the union should refrain from endorsing any candidate for public office, who as a member of the U.S. Congress voted to send weapons to Israel.
axios.com (2025-12-23). New Epstein files release includes Trump mentions. What they sayThe Justice Department released nearly 30,000 more pages of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including many that reference President Trump… Trump has not been accused of wrongdoing.
newsweek.com (2025-12-23). Republicans Are Turning Against Israel, Polls Show An illusion it is, for Israeli forces "are still committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza by continuing to deliberately inflict conditions of life calculated to bring about their physical destruction," Amnesty International asserted in a report released last month.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-23). Genocide by Other Means: Palestinian Babies Murdered by Exposure, Not Bombs
"Peace" made on the graves of frozen infants will stand as an indictment, not of the weather, but of humanity. This is not peace; this is a genocide by other means.
thecanary.co (2025-12-22). Far-right Nachala settlers storm into Gaza – with the aim of occupying it This Hanukkah, colonial Zionist settlers from the Nachala movement broke through the Gaza border, and raised the 'Israeli' occupation flags. They said the move was a symbolic first step towards establishing a settlement in Gaza.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-22). Tucker Carlson named 'Antisemite of the Year' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza StopAntisemitism announced the designation on Sunday, accusing Carlson of hostility towards Israel after he used his podcast and media appearances to criticise the war and the political influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-24). What it's like to survive in Gaza when your children are killed
four bereaved Palestinian mothers share their stories of unimaginable loss, reflecting a devastation that has spared no home in Gaza
rte.ie (2025-12-23). NGOs fear impact of new Israel registration rules New rules in Israel for registering non-governmental organisations, under which more than a dozen groups have already been rejected, could have a catastrophic impact on aid work in Gaza and the West Bank, relief workers warn.
newarab.com (2025-12-23). How Palestinian culture became a global language of resistance For the past two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza, there's one truth that's impossible to ignore: Palestinian culture is now reaching the world in a whole new way.
What was once confined mainly to local communities — like the melodies of folk songs, the intricate stitching of traditional dresses, and the flavours of home cooking — has now become a powerful form of activism, a declaration of identity, and a bridge to global audiences eager to understand Palestinian life beyond the conflict's headlines.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-22). 2025 in Gaza: 12 months, 12 pictures Israel's genocidal war in Gaza has caused catastrophic destruction, disrupting the lives of more than two million Palestinians.
msf.org.uk (2025-12-22). Eight ways you helped us save lives in 2025 This year, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontiéres UK) teams have been working in unimaginably challenging conditions to deliver crucial medical care. Thanks to your support, we've been able to move fast in response to rapidly-evolving crises and be there for people who continue to suffer long after the headlines stop.
theintercept.com (2025-12-22). Anti-Palestinian Billionaires Will Control TikTok Under New Deal Users need to revolt against what will very likely be an even more widespread effort to censor voices critical of Israel.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-22). US Blockades Venezuela in a War Still Searching for an Official Rationale In our Donald-in-Wonderland world, the US is at war with Venezuela while still grasping for a public rationale. The horrific human toll is real – over a 100,000 fatalities from illegal sanctions and over a hundred from more recent "kinetic strikes." Yet the officially stated justification for the US empire's escalating offensive remains elusive.
(2025-12-24). Thailand, Cambodia to hold talks on ceasefire on December 27. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — A high-level meeting of the General Border Committee of Thailand and Cambodia to discuss establishing a ceasefire between the countries will be held on December 27, the Thai Foreign Ministry reported.
(2025-12-24). AI's role broadening within society. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have shown great enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence technology as the swift spread of AI is reshaping both lifestyles and relationships, largely by removing barriers to accessing information, according to a report from global consultancy Accenture.
(2025-12-24). Saba Qamar faces court challenge for wearing police uniform. tribune.com.pk 
A petition has been filed in the Sessions Court Lahore against actor Saba Qamar over allegations of wearing a police uniform without proper authorization. | The petition, filed by advocate Aftab Bajwa on behalf of citizen Wasim Zawar, contends that no individual is legally permitted to wear a police uniform or display the badge of a Senior Police (SP) officer without official permission. | In a video circulated online, Saba Qamar can be seen in a dressing room wearing an SP uniform. The petitioner argues that by doing so, she has committed offenses under Section 171 (wearing garb or carrying token used by a pu…
(2025-12-24). England's dignity on the line. tribune.com.pk 
An Ashes tour that began with high hopes of taking home the urn has been reduced to a desperate effort to salvage some last vestiges of dignity as England head into one of the great occasions on the sporting calendar, the Boxing Day test. | The tourists have been savaged since meekly surrendering the series to a makeshift Australia outfit with a third straight defeat on Sunday in Adelaide, extending their winless streak in Australia to 18 tests going back to January 2011. | Post-mortems on preparations, squad selection, player behaviour and skill execution will undoubtedly come, but England still have two more…
(2025-12-24). Trump Announces Plan to Break Up the Life-Saving National Center for Atmospheric Research. juancole.com By Bob Henson and Jeff Masters, Yale Climate Connections | On December 16, the Trump administration announced its intent to dismantle the National Science Foundation-funded
(2025-12-24). Germany Sounds Alarm: Don't Trust Russia's Ukraine Ceasefire Offers. thinktank.pk As negotiations for a possible ceasefire in Ukraine gain momentum, a chilling warning from Germany's top leadership has reignited debates about European security: What if peace in Ukraine merely gives Russia time to prepare an assault on NATO soil? German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged the alliance to brace for this unsettling scenario, emphasizing …
(2025-12-24). China pledges to stabilize property market. ecns.cn China's top housing authority has pledged to stabilize the real-estate market, rolling out a package of measures centered on city-specific policies to reduce inventories and optimize housing supply.
(2025-12-24). Hainan making a name for itself with Belarusian tourists. ecns.cn China's tropical Hainan island has become a hit among Belarusian tourists according to one of the eastern European country's largest travel agencies.
(2025-12-24). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 24 December: The Totalitarian EU. gilbertdoctorow.com 'Judging Freedom' edition of 24 December: The Totalitarian EU In today's conversation with Judge Andrew Napolitano, we discuss the terrible sanctions recently imposed by the European Council on retired Swiss military intelligence expert Jacques Baud for what is said to be his pro-Russian disinformation (an outrageous defamation) and the precedents for such extrajudicial violations of …
(2025-12-24). China mainland issues wanted notices for two Taiwan residents over smuggling allegations. ecns.cn Chinese public security authorities have issued bounty notices for two Taiwan residents accused of repeated smuggling offenses, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). Ukrainians risk their lives to escape the war. infobrics.org Ukrainian deserters crossed the border through a gas pipeline to flee the country.
(2025-12-24). Trump Takes Aim at Atmospheric Science. counterpunch.org 
One has to be roasting in Boulder, CO on an unseasonably hot winter day as I presently am (what is "unseasonal" any more), as I currently am, to fully appreciate the outrageous absurdity of dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research ("NCAR") as Trump is planning to do. NCAR is the birthplace of nearly 60
(2025-12-24). President submits next year's budget bill to Majlis, 4 zeros removed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the national budget bill for the upcoming Iranian year (1405, starting March 21, 2026) to the Majlis (parliament) on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Resistance will not disarm: Hamas official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Hamas firmly rejects any attempts to disarm the resistance movement, warning against foreign interference in Palestinian affairs, while demanding stronger, more detailed guarantees for the second phase of the ceasefire.
(2025-12-24). Safer Holidays Start With Me! sanews.gov.za Safer Holidays Start With Me! | By Sandile Nene | After a long year of hard work, most people take a break to relax the mind, body and soul. For many South Africans, this involves driving to different parts of the country during the festive season to spend time with family and friends. ⚪ As we travel to our different holiday destinations, we must be mindful of our actions and behaviour on the road. The loss of 1 589 lives as a result of 1 286 crashes during the 2024 festive season must serve as a reminder to all road users to prioritise safety and to do all we can to prevent road fatalities. ⚪ In the first fe…
(2025-12-24). Pope Asked Illinois Governor To Veto Assisted Suicide Bill. eurasiareview.com Pope Leo XIV appealed to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to veto a bill legalizing assisted suicide during a Vatican meeting last month, the pope told reporters Tuesday. | The pope, responding to a question from Rudolf Gehrig of EWTN News, said he made his opposition to the bill clear in the November conversation with the governor. | Leo told Pritzker it was important to defend the value of life and that every life is sacred, the pope told reporters outside the papal villa of Castel Gandolfo before his return to Rome. | The Vatican had not earlier provided details of the meeting. | Pritzker signed the assisted suici…
(2025-12-24). The Bureaucrats Who Deserve Lumps Of Coal For Christmas OpEd. eurasiareview.com There are many stories about bureaucrats behaving badly within the U.S. government. But did you know some of the worst of the worst all worked for a single federal agency? | The Daily Wire's Luke Rosiak's
(2025-12-24). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-24). JD Vance slams racist trolls after Usha targeted; 'Anyone who attacks my wife can eat s**t…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. Vice President JD Vance forcefully defends his wife Usha Vance after racial slurs and online attacks by far-right figures, condemning ethnic hatred and exposing deep fractures within America's conservative movement. Watch to know more!
(2025-12-24). There's Little Evidence Tech is Much Help Stopping School Shootings. counterpunch.org 
A group of college students braved the frigid New England weather on Dec. 13, 2025, to attend a late afternoon review session at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Eleven of those students were struck by gunfire when a shooter entered the lecture hall. Two didn't survive. Shortly after, a petition circulated calling for better
(2025-12-24). Abdullah àñcalan: Let's reclaim socialism through peace and building a democratic society. links.org.au 
Abdullah àñcalan — Nation-state socialism leads to defeat. The time has come to advance toward democratic emancipation on the basis of democratic society socialism.
(2025-12-24). ENACT Report: Financial Schemes, Human Trafficking Fuel Organized Crime. eurasiareview.com The Enhancing Africa's Response to Transnational Organized Crime (ENACT) project's 2025 Africa Organized Crime Index reported that the most pervasive offenses plaguing African nations are financial crimes; followed by human trafficking; nonrenewable resource crimes, such as illegal mining; trade in counterfeit goods; and arms trafficking. The increase in financial and counterfeit goods offenses reflects global trends. | Between 2019, when the first ENACT report was released, and 2025, the cocaine trade was the fastest-growing criminal market on the continent, followed by human smuggling, which is driven by peo…
(2025-12-24). These older Philadelphia women are returning to their childhoods and jumping double Dutch to stay fit as they age. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Nearly two dozen women in matching red shirts formed a circle inside Simons Recreation Center in North Philadelphia on a recent Friday night. | They are members of the local 40+ Double Dutch Club, which brings older women together to revisit a favorite childhood pastime to stay fit as they age. | "Alright, partner up. Everybody should have a partner," Chocolate K. Jordan, 48, told the group. | As the beat of "Rockin' Robin" filled the room, each woman high-fived her partner…
(2025-12-24). Why Tucker Carlson's Racist Narrative About Somali Americans Does Not Hold Up. indybay.org Somali Americans are not outsiders waiting to prove their worth. They are already doing so — quietly, persistently, and across every sector of society. The failure, if there is one, lies not with them, but with those who refuse to see what is directly in front of them.
(2025-12-24). Jews back to the A accusation that leaves Netanyahu cornered. haaretz.com Rahm Emanuel is a pro-Israel stalwart long considered a moderating force in Democratic politics. His turn against Israel's prime minister should be a stark warning of things to come for Netanyahu's standing in Washington, on both sides of the aisle…
(2025-12-24). Saturday 1/10: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-24). Al-Ameri rejects rumors of PMF dissolution. tehrantimes.com Hadi al-Ameri, head of Iraq's Fatah Alliance and secretary-general of the Badr Organization, has strongly rejected claims circulating in the media and social networks about the dissolution of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF).
(2025-12-24). Xi urges central SOEs to contribute more to Chinese modernization. ecns.cn 23 (Xinhua) ⚪ Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government to better serve the overall work of the Party and the country and contribute more to Chinese modernization.
(2025-12-24). Kenyan filmmaker Emily Nderitu shows the world how to talk about climate change in Africa. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-24). Trump's Economy Outpaced Biden's In The Third Quarter OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Andrew Moran | The US economy went gangbusters in the third quarter, proving again that the administration's aggressive tariff and tax plans have not put the country on the path to a downturn. What's more, the July-September data suggested conditions could be better than they were a year ago. Has Trump's economy delivered so far? Put simply, the recession — or depression — has been canceled. | Trump's Economy Under Spotlight: | CNBC's Rick Santelli had this to say about the newest GDP numbers: "This is strong!" | The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the highly anticipated and delayed…
(2025-12-24). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-24). How Many Manufacturing Jobs Has Trump Actually Lost? counterpunch.org 
In Donald Trump's imagination, trillions of dollars are being invested in the United States. In the real world, factory construction, adjusted for inflation, was down by more than 10 percent from its year ago level, as of August (the most recent data available). Manufacturing employment, based on the data in the monthly employment reports, was down by 73,000 jobs year-over-year in November.
(2025-12-24). After two catastrophic years, what awaits Palestine in 2026. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). CAIA-UGANDA: Think before you drink this festive season. independent.co.ug 
Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol Uganda Chapter Cautions Ugandans Against Illicit Alcohol Consumption During the Festive Season Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Coalition Against Illicit Alcohol Uganda Chapter (CAIA—Uganda) has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging Ugandans to pause and think before they drink during this festive season, when alcohol consumption rises and many …
(2025-12-24). China refutes U.S. claims of nuclear expansion. ecns.cn China on Tuesday rejected a U.S. assessment saying China has loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across its latest three silo fields and has no desire for arms control talks.
(2025-12-24). Late Saber Kazemi would have turned 27 today. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The late Iranian volleyball star Saber Kazemi would have celebrated his 27th birthday today.
(2025-12-24). Europe Stands With Greenland As Trump Threat Returns. portside.org Europe Stands With Greenland As Trump Threat Returns |
(2025-12-24). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-24). Xi delivers instructions on work of central SOEs. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping recently delivered important instructions on the work of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government, noting that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), central SOEs have earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, actively served national strategies, and played a pivotal and backbone role in the development of the national economy.
(2025-12-24). Gen. Hatami hails key role of Iranian women during 12-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said that Iranian women played an influential and undeniable role during the eight years of the Sacred Defense and also the recent 12-day Israeli imposed war against Iran.
(2025-12-24). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-24). Zelenskyy Unveils 20-Point Peace Plan With Security Guarantees And EU Path For Ukraine. eurasiareview.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled the latest draft of a US-brokered peace agreement aimed at ending Russia's war against Ukraine as it nears its fourth anniversary. | During a briefing with journalists on December 23, Zelenskyy presented a 20-point plan developed over recent weeks by negotiators from the United States, Ukraine, and European countries. | The draft outlines a full and unconditional "nonaggression agreement" between Russia and Ukraine, though sticking points such as territorial control over eastern Ukraine and the fate of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, the largest atomic…
(2025-12-24). Some 95 earthquakes hit Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 94 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 13 to 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-12-24). looks First Netanyahu minister calls to investigate Qatargate. haaretz.com Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called for a 'full examination' of the Qatargate affair following new revelations in the case, while a leading opposition lawmaker demanded the Shin Bet investigate Netanyahu's involvement…
(2025-12-24). Islam is the root cause as Islamism is a product of Islam. onlineopinion.com.au The Islamic community needs to own the Bondi massacre. While individual Muslims are not responsible, Islamism rises from Islam, and has been allowed to fester in the community.
(2025-12-24). Nigeria open AFCON campaign with narrow win. tribune.com.pk 
Ademola Lookman secured a 2-1 win for a wasteful Nigeria against Tanzania in Fes on Tuesday in their opening Africa Cup of Nations match. | After the disappointment of failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria coach Eric Chelle would have hoped for more goals given the opportunities his side created. | Star striker Victor Osimhen was among the culprits. He failed to score but could have claimed a hat-trick with better finishing. | Nigerian centre-half Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the first half, before Charles M'Mombwa levelled soon after half-time. | However, Atalanta attacker Lookman struck the…
(2025-12-24). How Climate Policies That Incentivize And Penalize Can Drive The Clean Energy Transition. eurasiareview.com A new study from a team of researchers that includes faculty from the University of California San Diego and Princeton University shows how a mix of subsidies for clean energy and taxes on pollution can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. | While these kinds of policy mixes are widely used in the real world, the the study, published in Nature Climate Change is the first to show how the combination of such policies can be simulated in economic models that are the backbone of nearly all climate policy discussions — including the recent United Nations Climate Change Conf…
(2025-12-24). Borujerd apple festival registered in tourism events calendar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Borujerd apple festival in Lorestan province was registered in Iran's tourism events calendar, said the head of the Borujerd Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department on Wednesday.
(2025-12-24). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-24). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-24). Yemen's parties to exchange prisoners. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Houthi rebels and its internationally recognised government agreed Tuesday to a prisoner swap involving nearly 3,000 people, including seven Saudis — making it the largest such exchange in 11 years of war should it succeed. | The breakthrough deal came after nearly a fortnight of discussions between officials from both sides in Muscat, the capital of neighbouring Oman, a key mediator in Yemen's long-running conflict. | Officials gave few details about the next steps, but observers pressed both sides to follow through to bolster peace efforts. | Abdulqader al-Mortada, a negotiator with the Houthi…
(2025-12-24). How to Assess Risk in Your Business Ecosystem. fairobserver.com We are operating in an environment where change is occurring at an unprecedented pace. With a constantly shifting global landscape and emerging geopolitical uncertainties, risk assessment has evolved from a periodic exercise into an organizational necessity — requiring far greater frequency and rigor than before. This raises a fundamental question: What constitutes a risk? What…
(2025-12-24). Cyber Patrol Unit launched in Punjab to combat misinformation. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Highway Patrol has established a Cyber Patrol Unit to strengthen the monitoring of social media and online platforms. | Punjab Highway Patrol (PHP) Additional Inspector General of Police Dr Athar Waheed issued a notification to all relevant officers regarding the establishment of the unit, which has been made operational with immediate effect and will continue to function until further orders. | The primary objective of the unit is to monitor digital platforms to identify issues related to the Punjab Highway Patrol, address public complaints, and counter misinformation. Officials said the initiative…
(2025-12-24). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-24). Attacking Pro-Palestinian Protests after the Bondi Killings. dissidentvoice.org It has become a wallowing cringe. The extolling of multi-culti values, the incessant self-praise of diversity, variety and cosmopolitanism, only to then impose, in the name of such values, a restrictive regime of speech, language and conduct seemed suitable to — who else? — the jerky authorities. In diversity we must oppress; in variety we …
(2025-12-24). BRICS+: It Is High Time for a BRICS Bloc Security Council. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS has intensified an internal contradiction. The bloc positions itself as an emerging centre of global realignment, yet it continues to operate through diplomatic restraint inside a system that offers no reciprocal respect for sovereign autonomy…
(2025-12-24). BP's $6 Billion Castrol Sale: A Game Changer in Asset Strategy. devdiscourse.com BP is making significant strides in its divestment strategy by agreeing to sell a 65% stake in its Castrol lubricants business to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak for approximately $6 billion. This move is part of the British oil giant's $20 billion plan to cut debt and enhance shareholder returns.
(2025-12-24). Tibetans Protests Illegal Gold Mining Operations in Eastern Tibet. indybay.org In light of recent news of over 80 Tibetans being detained, and harmed by the Chinese authorities in Kashi (Ch: Gayi) township, Sershul county in Eastern Tibet as a result of their protest against the gold-mining operations in Serkhok, Tibetans in Bay Area lead by San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (SFRTYC) held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco on Dec 20, 2025 from 11 am till 1 pm.
(2025-12-24). China Blames Taiwanese Smugglers for Subsea Cable Damage. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese authorities say two Taiwanese citizens controlled a smuggling operation involving a Chinese-crewed vessel that damaged undersea cables near Taiwan earlier this year. The case centres on the Hong Tai 58, a Togo-flagged ship whose Chinese captain was sentenced by a Taiwanese court in June to three years in prison for intentionally damaging subsea cables …
(2025-12-24). Iran to not respond to pressures to let inspection of sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The Iranian nuclear chief has said that his country will not respond to the political pressures to allow the IAEA inspectors to inspect the nuclear facilities that were bombed in the June aggression.
(2025-12-24). Expert: Private enterprises key to implementing policies in technology innovation, industrial development. ecns.cn The recently concluded Central Economic Work Conference held in Beijing emphasized the need to promote deep integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation.
(2025-12-24). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-24). How MAGA changed the world in 2025, and what comes next. nationofchange.org Amid the domestic and geopolitical mayhem unleashed by Donald Trump's return to the White House, powerful interests were busy enacting a radical anti-democratic agenda.
(2025-12-24). Law enforcement ramps up ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement ramps up ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve | The Gauteng Provincial Government will ramp up law enforcement presence on all of the major routes in the province as the festive season gains momentum. | This as traffic volumes on major routes begins to heighten ahead of Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. | "In the first 21 days of December, 137 people have died from 124 crashes in the province. Most of the people who died are pedestrians (68), while 26 are drivers and 28 are passengers. Johannesburg has recorded more deaths at 38, followed by Tshwane with 33 and Ekurhuleni reporting 26 fatalities…
(2025-12-24). The US' National Security Strategy Sends Mixed Signals To India. thealtworld.com If the US' attaches security strings to improving ties with India, particularly if it demands that India contain China in the South China Sea, then India will likely decline this proposal to avoid becoming the US' proxy. | The worsening of Indo-US ties under Trump 2.0 has been one of the most unexpected foreign policy outcomes of his second presidency thus far, which this analysis
(2025-12-24). Diego Rivera's Dec. 8 birthday anniversary. indybay.org Photo of Diego Rivera in his studio in Mexico…
(2025-12-24). Aid cuts push Sudan deeper into "acute hunger" aljazeera.com "The impact of the funding cut is very clear on the humanitarian aid."
(2025-12-24). US moves additional forces to Caribbean: Media. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The United States moved additional troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week, according to media reports.
(2025-12-24). Iran will not bow to pressure or intimidation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
(2025-12-24). Libyan army chief killed in plane crash: What we know so far. aljazeera.com Libya mourns military chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who was seen as a unifying figure amid political divisions.
(2025-12-24). Israeli mayor vows questionable crackdown on Palestinians without permits, homeless people. haaretz.com The Likud mayor of the central Israel city of Bat Yam announced a nine-point plan in cooperation with Israel Police to combat crime and public order disturbances, though many measures outlined in the plan fall outside the jurisdiction of local authorities…
(2025-12-24). Spain's Parliamentary Monarchy Has Served The Country Well Analysis. eurasiareview.com By William Chislett | A seminal person was missing last month from the official events to mark the
(2025-12-24). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-24). Iraq opens Beirut office to oversee Lebanon reconstruction aid. newarab.com 
A dedicated office was inaugurated on Wednesday at the Iraqi embassy in Beirut to follow up on the implementation of Iraq's reconstruction projects in
(2025-12-24). Israeli forces injure Press TV correspondent during West Bank raid. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- An attack by Israeli occupation forces on a Press TV correspondent in the besieged West Bank has left her injured, highlighting the regime's blatant disregard for the rights of journalists and the Palestinian people.
(2025-12-24). Stand with media workers for a free press. cpusa.org 
Media workers' unions, including the National Writers Union (NWU), The News Guild (TNG), and the Writers Guild of America (WGA), are sounding the alarm about new forms of repression that are making it difficult to offer a critical perspective, or even to discover and publish the truth. | Of course, we understand that freedom of speech was already limited under bourgeois democracy. But we are starting to see a different level and style of repression. Some would say it signals the rise of fascism. In fact, this curtailment of the free press doesn't just signal: it enables fascism to rise by suppressing the infor…
(2025-12-24). Five Pakistani police officers killed in deadly border attack near Afghanistan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Five Pakistani police officers were killed on Tuesday, in a coordinated bombing and shooting attack in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghan border.Local authorities said militants detonated explosives near a patrol vehicle before opening fire. While no group has claimed responsibility, officials suspect affiliates of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).The assault follows a December 18 attack on a military post in North Waziristan, which killed four soldiers and five militants, with Islamabad blaming Afghan-based operatives. Pakistan summoned Afghanistan's envoy, alleging cross-border plannin…
(2025-12-24). Two police killed in explosion in Moscow. newarab.com 
Two police officers were killed in an overnight explosion in Moscow when they tried to stop a suspicious person, Russia's Investigative Committee said in a statement Wednesday. | The blast occurred close to the site where a Russian general was killed earlier this week. | "An explosive device was triggered" as the officers approached the suspect who was near their service vehicle, said the statement by the committee, which probes major crimes. | An earlier statement on Telegram said investigators were inspecting the scene and carrying out forensic analysis, including "medical and explosive examinations". | The are…
(2025-12-24). Red Cup Rebellion Solidarity Surges, New Union Baristas Join Historic ULP Strike Amid Holiday Rush. indybay.org NATIONWIDE, December 18, 2025 — As the holiday rush sets in for Starbucks, union baristas' historic Red Cup Rebellion grew again in strength and power Thursday as hundreds of new union Starbucks baristas across the country joined the unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Union baristas' open-ended ULP strike began on Red Cup Day, November 13, and has gained momentum and solidarity from supporters each week since. Over 180 state and local elected officials sent a letter to Starbucks on Wednesday calling for the company to end union busting and finalize a fair union contract.
(2025-12-24). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 24. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 24.
(2025-12-24). IRGC thwarts hijacking attempt on Tehran-Mashhad flight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — The commander of the IRGC Aviation Protection Division has said that the intelligence forces foiled an attempted hijacking on Tehran-Mashhad flight successfully in recent weeks.
(2025-12-24). Zelenskyy unveils details of new peace plan, seeks Trump talks on territory. aljazeera.com President says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas 'most difficult point'.
(2025-12-24). UAE president to undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on December 26. tribune.com.pk 
President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will undertake his first official visit to Pakistan on December 26, 2025, the Foreign Office said on Wednesday. | The visit is being undertaken at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will be accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers and senior officials. | During the visit, the UAE president will hold talks with the prime minister. The two leaders are expected to review the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and inte…
(2025-12-24). Mahrez double sets Algeria off to winning AFCON 2025 start against Sudan. aljazeera.com Former Man City forward Riyad Mahrez scores twice in Algeria's 3-0 win against Sudan in Group E.
(2025-12-24). "Never Stop" : Freed After 9 Months in ICE Jail, Immigrant Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Keeps Fighting. democracynow.org 
Democracy Now! speaks with longtime immigrant rights activist Jeanette Vizguerra, who was just released Monday from ICE jail after nearly 10 months in a Colorado detention center. Vizguerra was ambushed by ICE agents during her work break in March. A judge ordered her detention was unconstitutional, and she was released on bond Monday. Vizguerra describes her time in detention and says she is "very emotional" and glad to be reunited with her children, and plans to keep fighting for her rights and for others. "Her detention was intentional to try and silence people across the country, not only im…
(2025-12-24). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal violence, intimidation, and arbitrary detention targeting LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders (…) | – |
(2025-12-24). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-24). Is the European Union Truly United? Trump's Greenland Threat Tests Bloc Solidarity. thinktank.pk In an era of shifting global alliances, the European Union faces a fresh test of its cohesion as US President Donald Trump reignites his push to claim Greenland for national security reasons. This bold move has sparked widespread solidarity among EU leaders toward Denmark, raising questions about the bloc's ability to stand firm against external …
(2025-12-24). Video captures Libyan military chief's fatal plane crash near Ankara. aljazeera.com Video has emerged of the moment a plane, carrying Libya's military chief, crashed outside Ankara.
(2025-12-24). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-24). settlers sprayed us, my baby stopped breathing. I was terrified die in my. haaretz.com When settlers broke into the Daramin family's home on the outskirts of their village at night, the children woke up screaming. The four-minute attack left the family pepper-sprayed, two sheep slaughtered, and others wounded. Their infant son remains hospitalized, and the mother says she is considering leaving the village…
(2025-12-24). Head of Tunisia's main union resigns ahead of planned strike>. newarab.com 
The head of Noureddine Tabboubi has since 2017 headed the UGTT union confederation, which has yet to formally accept his decision. | Two years earlier, the union won the Nobel Peace Prize along with three other Tunisian organisations for their role in the country's democratic transition. | Tabbo…
(2025-12-24). L3Harris Protesters Found Innocent of Law-Breaking After Arguing the Necessity of Impeding War Machine. worldbeyondwar.org 
Four defendants charged with trespass and disturbing the peace in connection with their March 19, 2025, protest in the lobby of the Northampton branch of weapons maker L3Harris Technologies, were found not responsible. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-24). California 175 – Kwanzaa – Freedom's Eve Historic Old Sacramento Waterfront. indybay.org Since before the California Gold Rush people of Pan African Ancestry, both free and enslaved, have made a profound contribution along today's American River Parkway. Our California Underground Railroad Network to Freedom remains a major milestone worthy of restoration.
(2025-12-24). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-24). Ben-Gvir ministry used only half of crime-fighting budget for Arab society as homicide rate hits record high. haaretz.com The failure to use allocated funds risks deepening the Arab community's sense of abandonment. During the current government's term, the number of meetings on the issue has declined, while key programs remain unimplemented despite having budgets…
(2025-12-24). Strength that does not strike. anabaptistworld.org What shape will our Anabaptist witness take in the next 500 years? What spiritual resources will carry us forward in a world of political polarization, technological acceleration and swelling violence?
(2025-12-24). How the GAIN AI Act Could Hand the AI Hardware Race to China. fairobserver.com The GAIN AI Act has not yet entered into force and is currently being negotiated as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026. It represents a redundant and interventionist response to a problem for which there is, to date, no concrete evidence: that US chipmakers are sidelining domestic customers or creating shortages…
(2025-12-24). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-24). Court extends remand of Sheva assault suspect as police probe link to 2024 disappearance. haaretz.com According to the judge at the Rishon Letzion Magistrate's Court, police have evidence the suspect was in Safed on the day Haymanut Kasau disappeared. His defense attorney said: 'Let us not have a Zadorov case part two here. Back then it was a Russian, today it is an Ethiopian'…
(2025-12-24). Pandora's box opened as Pentagon's 'AI-controlled kill chain' goes online. infobrics.org The Pentagon wants to integrate all AI systems into the US military command structure, with the aim of improving its so-called "AI-controlled kill chain". This stands in stark contrast to BRICS nations which seek to regulate AI and limit (if not entirely eliminate) its application in weapon systems.
(2025-12-24). Video: Tun Dr. Mahathir. "The Criminalisation of War" globalresearch.ca The Kuala Lumpur Initiative to Criminalize War under the helm of Tun Dr. Mahathir, was adopted twenty years ago in December 2005 | It was a consensus statement on the need to end all wars of aggression as a means …
(2025-12-24). How China's initiatives are paving a new path to a better world. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | When future historians look back on the once-in-a-century global transformation and trace the underlying logic of evolving international relations, they will surely recognize Sept. 1, 2025 as a pivotal moment — when Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI). Prior to this, Beijing had put forward a series …
(2025-12-24). UK judge throws out 'abusive' pro-Israel summons to comedian. newarab.com 
A UK court summons against Judge Michael Snow said that the controversial group had brought an "abusive" prosecution against Hunter in an effort to "have him cancelled". | CAA, which has previously been criticised for conflating criticism o…
(2025-12-24). 6th Region of our African Union requests consideration for an official holiday, Kwanzaa. indybay.org Our "California Grown" Pan African Global Holiday prepares for our 60th Year Anniversary beginning from the aftermath of 1965 Watts Rebellion Los Angeles – it is time for official recognition by the African Union reconnecting 1.6+ billion people of Pan African Descent, Globally.
(2025-12-24). Harbin's celebrity snowman lights up winter night. ecns.cn The snowman's iconic red hat, red scarf, and heart-shaped buttons looks charming at night, making it a popular photo spot for visitors.
(2025-12-24). Arab League welcomes Sudanese gov't peace plan presented at UN. aljazeera.com Paramilitary RSF group rejects plan, saying that proposals for its withdrawal are 'closer to fantasy than to politics'.
(2025-12-24). South Korea funds $500,000 vocational training facilities in western Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Two specialized vocational training workshops were opened and equipped in Iran's western Kordistan province with $500,000 in funding from South Korea, state media reported on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). If Jesus Were Born Today, Would He Survive the American Police State? counterpunch.org 
As familiar as the Christmas story of the baby born in a manger might be, it is also a cautionary tale for our age. The Roman Empire, a police state in its own right, had ordered that a census be conducted. Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary traveled to the little town of Bethlehem so
(2025-12-24). US Navy effectively becomes a tool of modern piracy. infobrics.org This form of piracy gives the US, its vassals and satellite states perfect "plausible deniability", meaning they can disrupt Moscow's and Beijing's economic interests without the need to engage Russian and Chinese militaries directly. This is precisely how piracy was used geopolitically until the early 18th century.
(2025-12-24). An Israeli TV news segment on a major Palestinian mall sparks calls for its boycott. haaretz.com Icon Mall, recently opened in the Palestinian city of Ramallah, has quickly become a major destination for shoppers from across central West Bank cities. A wave of social media backlash followed a visit by Israel's public broadcaster…
(2025-12-24). Five years of coercion: What did Caesar do to Syrians? peoplesdispatch.org Few comprehensive studies have been conducted of the humanitarian toll that sanctions, especially those vastly strengthened through the US-imposed Caesar Act, have taken on the Syrian people amid an already devastating war.
(2025-12-24). Trump's Nuclear Obsession. counterpunch.org 
(2025-12-24). Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman set for historic homecoming. aljazeera.com BNP plans historic rally as Rahman, seen as a key leader, marks his highly anticipated homecoming.
(2025-12-24). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-24). Euroscepticism and the Far Right: Rethinking the Future of EU Foreign Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu From protest to power, Euroscepticism and the far right are reshaping Europe's political soul, challenging integration, redefining sovereignty, and forcing a critical rethinking of the European Union's future foreign policy. The rise of far-right political parties across Europe has also managed to lure back European societies with their populist-cum-Eurosceptic rhetoric. The word "Far Right" was …
(2025-12-24). The hidden crisis: How America fails to protect its children. nationofchange.org From child labor to trafficking—and even foster care, sports, and detention—institutions meant to protect children often cause the greatest harm.
(2025-12-24). Monday 12/22: If We Act, They Die! Rally at UK Consulate to Demand Release of Political Prisoners. indybay.org UK British Consulate In San Francisco | 1 Sansome St. San Francisco…
(2025-12-24). Smart glasses sector set for rapid growth. ecns.cn Artificial intelligence-powered glasses will experience rapid growth next year as the fast-evolving smart wearable devices become a key gateway for next-generation human-machine interaction and inject new vitality into the global consumer electronics market, experts said.
(2025-12-24). LSG Faces Challenges in Trust and Balance for IPL 2026. devdiscourse.com Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has criticized Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant for not trusting leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi during the IPL 2025 season. Bishnoi, initially priced at Rs 2 crore, was snatched up by Rajasthan Royals for a staggering Rs 7.4 crore at the IPL 2026 auction.
(2025-12-24). Man Utd's Bruno Fernandes 'impossible' to replace, says Amorim. aljazeera.com Manchester United coy on when captain Bruno Fernandes will return to Premier League action from injury.
(2025-12-24). Danielle Collins out of Australian Open. tribune.com.pk 
Danielle Collins, who reached the Australian Open final in 2022, said she's missing next month's Grand Slam event in Melbourne due to the back injury that prematurely shortened her 2025 season. | Collins hasn't played since losing to Romania's Jaqueline Cristian in the first round of the U.S. Open in August. She revealed earlier that month that she had a herniated disk in her back after losing to Taylor Townsend in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. | Collins said in her Instagram post that she is also undergoing fertility treatments. | "I've been taking the last few months off to recover from the back in…
(2025-12-24). China urges Dutch government to cancel administrative order against Nexperia. ecns.cn China has urged the Dutch government to immediately revoke its administrative order against semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary owned by Chinese company Wingtech Technology Co, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-12-24). Palmer ready to play 90 minutes. tribune.com.pk 
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer is finally ready to play a full match after months of injury struggles, manager Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday, as his side prepares to face high-flying Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday. | Palmer has been restricted to partial appearances due to a groin injury and a broken toe, but Maresca believes the playmaker has completed his comeback journey through a careful progression of minutes. | "I think he (Palmer) is ready for 90 minutes. The progression for a player is 45 (minutes), one hour, 70," Maresca told reporters ahead of Saturday's home game against Villa. | "He…
(2025-12-24). US denies visas to EU ex-commissioner, alleges 'coercion'. newarab.com 
The US State Department said Tuesday it would deny visas to a former "These radical activists and weaponized NGOs have advanced censorship crackdowns by foreign states ⚪ in each case targeting American speakers and American companies," the department said in a statement announcing the sanctions. | The measure targeted Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the Eur…
(2025-12-24). China's shuttle diplomacy strives to reach ceasefire. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry's Special Envoy for Asian Affairs Deng Xijun concluded his six-day shuttle visit to Cambodia and Thailand on Tuesday, reaffirming China's willingness to once again create conditions and provide a platform for dialogue and negotiations by the two neighbors.
(2025-12-24). In Advent, Isaiah has a political message for us. anabaptistworld.org The Prophet Isaiah had strong views about political issues of his day, and his words, which Catholics and others who use the Common Lectionary read over the four Sundays of Advent, are impossible to hear without applying them to politics today.
(2025-12-24). Libyan army's chief dies in plane crash in Türkiye. geo.tv 
Türkiye's Chief of Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu meets his Libyan counterpart Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad in Ankara, Turkey, December 23, 2025. — ReutersTurkish gendarmerie locates wreckage south of Kesikkavak village.Jet loses contact after emergency landing request near Ankara.Five…
(2025-12-24). Supriya Sule Speaks on NCP Alliance Talks Amidst Party Tensions. devdiscourse.com In a statement addressing the media, Supriya Sule, working president of the NCP (SP), clarified her stance on potential alliance talks with the Ajit Pawar-led NCP for upcoming Pune civic polls. Sule assured her party that no alliance would proceed until internal concerns were adequately addressed.
(2025-12-24). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-24). Condolences for Prof Christie. sanews.gov.za Condolences for Prof Christie | President Cyril Ramaphosa has conveyed his condolences following the passing of Professor Renfrew Leslie Christie. ⚪ "I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of Prof Renfrew Leslie Christie — a scholar, anti-apartheid activist and uMkhonto we Sizwe operative whose relentless and fearless commitment to our freedom demands our appreciation," the President said in a post on social media platform, X. ⚪ In…
(2025-12-24). JD.com confirms France warehouse theft, refutes reports of 'heavy losses'. ecns.cn Chinese e-commerce platform JD.com has confirmed night that a theft had occurred at one of its warehouses in France, saying local police have launched an investigation and operations have since resumed normally.
(2025-12-24). From mystical anti-science to atheistic anti-science. strategic-culture.su Two problems stand out in science as it is done today: the triumphant spirit of the End of History and secular occasionalism, which abandons the search for causes and only manipulates statistics. | Join us on , , and . | Con…
(2025-12-24). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-24). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-24). Friday 12/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-24). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-24). Libya army chief dies in plane crash near Ankara. independent.co.ug 
TRIPOLI | Xinhua | Libya's Government of National Unity declared three days of national mourning on Tuesday after army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and four senior military officials died in a plane crash near the Turkish capital Ankara. The government extended its condolences in a statement to the families of the victims and to …
(2025-12-24). Renowned Palestinian actor and director Mohammad Bakri dies at 72. haaretz.com Bakri gained fame for his roles in 'Beyond the Walls,' 'Fellow Travelers' and 'Cup Final.' In 2002, he directed the controversial documentary 'Jenin, Jenin'…
(2025-12-24). Tech at Its Best! Yiwu's small commodities win over global merchants with real strength. ecns.cn In Yiwu, Zhejiang, a new wave of "tech-infused" small commodities is captivating global buyers. From multilingual smart toys to versatile AI wearables, these cutting-edge products are not only catching the international merchants'eyes but also making their way into markets worldwide.
(2025-12-24). From witness to resistance: The books that marked 2025. newarab.com 
(2025-12-24). Trump administration revamps H-1B visa system, favouring high-paid skilled workers. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US government under President Donald Trump has announced a major overhaul of the H-1B work visa programme, replacing the decades-old lottery system with a weighted selection process that prioritises higher-paid and more specialised foreign workers.The change is expected to significantly reduce opportunities for entry-level professionals, including thousands of applicants from India, who have traditionally relied on the H-1B route to begin their careers in the United States.New rule to take effect in 2026According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the revised system will come into fo…
(2025-12-24). When did Israeli settler attacks become official Netanyahu government policy in the West Bank? haaretz.com The events of recent days underscore how Israel exploits settler terrorism, which has long ceased to be 'isolated clashes,' to establish facts on the ground while benefiting from global indifference. When armed settlers enjoy immunity, the message to Palestinians is clear: no one will protect you…
(2025-12-24). A Long Overdue Legal Initiative: Charges of Genocide against Ukraine. dissidentvoice.org Good for Russia! And cautiously, good for international law! The International Criminal Court (ICJ), an institution with scant juridical credibility, which was founded under the auspices of the collective West and remains effectively under its control, has agreed to consider Russia's submission wherein the neo-Nazi Ukrainian regime is charged with committing genocide against Ukrainian citizens, …
(2025-12-24). Video: Syria: Washington Destroys Ten Thousand Years of History. globalresearch.ca Since May 20, 2025, thanks to our readers 38,000 have viewed this important video interview, with Maria Saadeh. | Dear Readers "Spread the Word" Worldwide | Damascus is the oldest city in the history of humanity. | America's "humanitarian wars" do not only …
(2025-12-24). 6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes southeastern Taiwan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan on Wednesday, shaking buildings across the island but causing no immediate reports of casualties or major damage, authorities said.The quake hit Taitung County at 5: 47 p.m. local time, according to Taiwan's Central Weather Administration (CWA), while the U.S. Geological Survey measured it at magnitude 6.0. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of about 10—12 kilometers and was felt as far away as Taipei. Seismic intensity reached level 5 on Taiwan's seven-point scale in parts of Taitung.Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake,…
(2025-12-24). Dossiers of Ilam's 3 natural sites under preparation for national registration. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Three significant natural dossiers of Ilam province are being prepared and completed with the aim of being registered in the National Heritage List, said Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi.
(2025-12-24). Shadab set for Pakistan comeback in Sri Lanka T20Is. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to announce the national squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka in the first week of January, with the selection committee currently engaged in detailed consultations over player combinations and workload management. | Pakistan and Sri Lanka are scheduled to play a three-match T20I series on January 7, 9 and 11 at Dambulla, and selectors have already begun deliberations to finalise a balanced squad for the tour. | One major development to emerge from these discussions is the near-certain return of leg-spinner Shadab Khan, who is set to make his comeback to the nat…
(2025-12-24). Coal Miners Were Poised to Win Key Safety Protections. Then Trump Showed Up. truthout.org James Bounds has been working in the mines since 1969. Now 78, and living in Fayette County, West Virginia, he was first diagnosed with black lung in 1984. He was told to quit working at the mines, but he didn't. He continued working until 2003, when he was permanently disabled with black lung. "I had so many obligations at that time that I couldn't quit the mines," he said. |
(2025-12-24). Bangladesh political heavyweight Tarique Rahman to end exile. geo.tv 
Acting chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party , Tarique Rahman, poses for a portrait in a hotel in south-west London on Dec 30, 2023. — AFPRahman serves as acting chairman of BNP.Political scion expected to take reins from Khaleda Zia.Rahman acquitted of most serious charge.
(2025-12-24). Cinema Beyond Cinemas: the Best Films of 2025. counterpunch.org 
Resurrection Director: Bi Gan Nouvelle Vague Director: Richard Linklater The Voice of Hind Rajab Director: Kaouther Ben Hania SirƒÅt Director: àìliver Laxe Sinners Director: Ryan Coogler The Shrouds Director: David Cronenberg The Secret Agent Director: Kleber Mendonàßa Filho One Battle After Another Director: Paul Thomas Anderson A House of Dynamite Director: Katherine Bigelow Souleymane's Story
(2025-12-24). Farewell to a Literary Icon: Vinod Kumar Shukla's Legacy. devdiscourse.com Vinod Kumar Shukla, a distinguished Hindi writer and recipient of the prestigious Jnanpith Award, was honoured with a state farewell in Raipur. His contributions enriched Hindi literature with sensitivity and profound simplicity, leaving a lasting legacy.
(2025-12-24). Saturday 12/20: ICE out of Home Depot – Oakland Protest. indybay.org 1001 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland…
(2025-12-24). Pearl Santa excites Kampala after tour of East, West and Northern Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Pearl Bank Climaxes Festive Campaign with Courtesy Visits to Media Partners Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) has climaxed its festive campaign dubbed "Pearl Santa", with visits to key media groups like Nation Media, Vision Group, Next Media, among others, in recognition of the continued support in shaping the Pearl Bank …
(2025-12-24). At least 5 people on board when plane crashed near Ankara. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Five people were on board the Falcon 50 aircraft, contact with which was lost after takeoff from Ankara airport, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced.
(2025-12-24). Port of Oakland Commission Hears Increasing Demand to Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Largest Protest yet in rally and "Pack the Port" action as outrage continues over Oakland's airport complicity in shipping arms to Israel.
(2025-12-24). Tesla having a very bad year in the EU. ecns.cn Sales of cars made by Tesla, the company run by Elon Musk, have slumped nearly 40 percent in the European Union this year, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association showed on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). Abdullah àñcalan: Let's reclaim socialism through peace and building a democratic society. links.org.au Abdullah àñcalan — Nation-state socialism leads to defeat. The time has come to advance toward democratic emancipation on the basis of democratic society socialism.
(2025-12-24). Half of Zootopia 2 box office comes from China. ecns.cn As of Sunday, the animated hit Zootopia 2 had grossed more than $539 million at the Chinese box office, while its global box office total reached $1.276 billion, according to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro.
(2025-12-24). Foreign Ministry spokesperson: China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes. ecns.cn China urges Ukraine to immediately correct its mistakes, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in Beijing on Tuesday, noting that China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises and citizens.
(2025-12-24). Video: Last moments — plane carrying Libya's top general crashes after emergency call. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Turkish government official informed Al Jazeera late Tuesday that all five individuals on a private plane, including Libya's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Muhammad Ali al-Haddad, perished when the aircraft vanished shortly after departing Ankara. The source confirmed that the wreckage and the bodies had been found by rescue teams. | Turkish media outlets indicated that security personnel arrived at the crash site and established a perimeter, verifying that the Libyan aircraft had gone down shortly after taking off. In Tripoli, Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the deaths of al-Haddad…
(2025-12-24). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-24). Injured Archer out of Ashes. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-24). Libyan military chief, senior defence officials killed as private jet crashes after takeoff near Ankara; explosion caught on camera. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A private aircraft carrying Libya's top military commander and senior defence officials crashed shortly after departing from Turkey's capital, Ankara, on Tuesday night, killing all those on board, officials from both countries confirmed.The jet was returning to Libya after a high-level defence visit when it went down in central Turkey. Initial findings suggest a technical failure may have caused the accident.Victims include Libya's top military commanderLibyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the death of General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, describing the incident as a "tragic acciden…
(2025-12-24). DAILY MEMO: ICE Kidnaps Parents From San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County the day before Christmas Eve. lataco.com Agents in Mecca detained a man inside a grocery store while agents in Fontana kidnapped two people from an apartment complex, among many others.
(2025-12-24). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-24). Jeffery Sachs: Two Centuries of Russophobia Rejection of Peace. consortiumnews.com While other powers are presumed to have legitimate security interests that must be balanced and accommodated, Russia's interests are presumed illegitimate. Russophobia functions less as a sentiment than as a systemic distortion — one that repeatedly undermines Europe's own security….
(2025-12-24). Pentagon Fails 8th Consecutive Audit. consortiumnews.com With this predictable result, the Pentagon remains the only U.S. federal agency yet to pass an independent, department-wide audit, as required by law, Jake Johnson reports. By Jake Johnson Common Dreams CN at 30 Two days after the U.S. Senate…
(2025-12-24). Two police officers, civilian killed in Moscow blast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An explosion in southern Moscow killed three people on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, including two traffic police officers and a civilian, Russian authorities said.The blast occurred on Yasenevaya Street as officers approached a suspicious vehicle, triggering an explosive device planted inside the car, according to the Investigative Committee.The driver of the vehicle, believed to be the third fatality, died at the scene. Two additional officers were wounded and taken to hospital. A criminal investigation has been opened, and no group has claimed responsibility.OFFICIAL: 2 police officers and 1 person D…
(2025-12-24). Libya mourns after army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Libya has declared three days of national mourning after the death of Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four top military officials in a plane crash near Ankara.
(2025-12-24). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-24). Europe's new pro-Trump bloc could break the EU as NSS draft suggested. infobrics.org EU descends into autocracy and may become a dictatorship.
(2025-12-24). 14 countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlements. newarab.com 
Fourteen countries, including "We, States of Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom condemn the approval by the Israeli security cabinet of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank," said a joi…
(2025-12-24). Libyan Army Chief killed in plane crash near Ankara. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Libya's Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, was killed when a plane carrying a senior military delegation crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara's Esenboğa Airport last night, Turkish and Libyan officials said. At least four other Libyan military officers also died in the incident.The aircraft went down around 4: 00 p.m. local time, with initial reports pointing to a technical malfunction. Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah confirmed the deaths, calling the crash a "tragic accident" as the delegation was returning to Tripoli following official meetings in Turkey.
(2025-12-24). Pakistan's Population Boom: A Ticking Time Bomb for National Security? thinktank.pk As Pakistan's population surges past 256 million in 2025—making it the world's fifth most populous nation—experts are sounding the alarm: rapid growth isn't just a demographic issue; it's a profound non-traditional security threat straining resources, governance, and stability. In a landmark high-level roundtable titled "Rapid Population Growth and its Security Implications," hosted by the Institute …
(2025-12-24). EU urged to adopt pragmatic approach. ecns.cn The European Union should approach China-EU trade ties with pragmatism, acknowledging their mutually beneficial foundations and managing frictions through dialogue rather than allowing them to escalate, said market watchers and business leaders on both sides.
(2025-12-24). China and Russia Deepen Ties with New Visa-Free Travel Policy for Tourists and Business People. infobrics.org Visa restrictions for citizens of China starting to be eased. China to expand closest to Russia Visa restrictions in order to strengthen ties…
(2025-12-24). Zelensky reveals revised 20-point US plan to end Russian war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed details of the latest US-led plan to end the war in Ukraine, saying it had been agreed between negotiators from Kyiv and Washington and sent to Moscow for feedback.
(2025-12-24). 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.
(2025-12-24). Destroying Countrysides To Save Earth From A Climate Non-Crisis OpEd. eurasiareview.com Make-believe renewable energy hammers croplands, habitats, scenery — and families | Energy analyst Robert Bryce Many don't want the installations
(2025-12-24). Nanjing Museum's handling of donated art, relics being probed. ecns.cn The National Cultural Heritage Administration and the Jiangsu provincial government launched investigations on Tuesday related to the management and handling of donated cultural relics at the Nanjing Museum, as well as other concerns about the safety of the museum's collection.
(2025-12-24). Mother of last Israeli hostage Ran Gvili urges Netanyahu and Trump to advance release ahead of U.S. visit. haaretz.com 'The original agreement spoke of 48 hostages. We have received only 47,' Talik Gvili said, noting that she will accompany the prime minister on his U.S. trip. She thanked President Trump, but made clear that his work is not done until her son is laid to rest…
(2025-12-24). I want braver choices, fewer walls. anabaptistworld.org I've been thinking about how easily communities drift when fear sets the tempo. Fear is rampant in our world. Fear is brutally efficient. It corners people and convinces them to shrink their world. We're left with only what feels safe and controlled. I have watched churches and conferences do this. I have watched families do …
(2025-12-24). UN expert flags 'serious risk' to Bushra Bibi's well-being. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-24). Algeria's infrastructure opens door for engineering services exports. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Algeria's infrastructure needs offer significant opportunities for exporting technical and engineering services, making the North African country a largely untapped economic market, the head of Iran's trade center in Algeria said, according to the Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).
(2025-12-24). Foreign students in US fear re-entry denial during the holidays. newarab.com 
Many international students across Over the past several months,
(2025-12-24). Iran exports non-oil goods worth $4.3b to Turkey in 8 month. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $4.393 billion to Turkey during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-24). Trump announces plan to build 'Trump-class' battleships. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that the U.S. Navy will build two new "Trump-class" warships, which he has claimed will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built." At a press conference along with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State …
(2025-12-24). Trump's Ambassador Recall Deepens U.S. Diplomatic Gaps in Africa. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recall multiple ambassadors has sharply reduced Washington's diplomatic footprint across sub-Saharan Africa, leaving the United States without top-level representation in more than half of the region's countries. The move risks complicating U.S. efforts to advance trade-focused diplomacy and manage security crises across a continent marked by coups, insurgencies and …
(2025-12-24). Mashatile lauds 2025 as South Africa's year of recovery and resilience. sanews.gov.za Mashatile lauds 2025 as South Africa's year of recovery and resilience | The year 2025 was a year of resilience, economic recovery and renewed national confidence for South Africa and its citizens. | This according to Deputy President Paul Mashatile who delivered a Christmas message to South Africans on Wednesday. | "The year 2025 has reminded us that our greatest strength does not lie in the corridors of government but in the resilience and unity of our people. Our most valuable resource is not buried beneath our soil; rather, it is the grit, courage, and determination of all South Africans everywhere. | "Throug…
(2025-12-24). Zelensky says new 20-point plan could freeze front line, create demilitarised zones. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said the latest version of a plan to end the Russian invasion would freeze the front line, but still pave the way for Ukrainian withdrawals and the creation of demilitarised zones. | Zelensky said the 20-point plan, agreed on by US and Ukrainian negotiators, was being reviewed by Moscow. The Kremlin is unlikely to abandon its hardline territorial demands and Zelensky also conceded there are some points in the document that he does not like. | But it appears Kyiv has managed to shift the plan away from an original 28-point US proposal, which adhered to many of Russia's cor…
(2025-12-24). These are the days of Ezekiel. anabaptistworld.org It was a bad year for a vision, but God gave one to Ezekiel anyway. His prophetic vocation began "in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month" (Ezekiel 1: 1). Becoming a prophet wasn't his idea. Ezekiel was always supposed to be a priest, which by some accounts would …
(2025-12-24). Military top brass says no political, malicious interests threatening security will be tolerated. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's military leadership emphasised that no malicious efforts, whether political or otherwise, aimed at undermining the country's national unity, security, and stability, would be tolerated. | The statement came during the 273rd Corps Commanders' Conference (CCC), held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. The meeting, chaired by Field Marshal Asim Munir, was attended by senior military officials. The meeting discussed key issues related to the national security besides highlighting the capabilities of the armed forces. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Publi…
(2025-12-24). Qatargate: Former Netanyahu campaigner asked spokesperson to look after Qatari. haaretz.com Upon receiving a document which echoed pro-Qatar and anti-Egypt sentiments from Netanyahu ex-spokesperson Eli Feldstein, Einhorn responded: 'strong stuff.' Later in his interrogation, Einhorn said Feldstein 'screwed his life'…
(2025-12-24). The post-Museveni question. independent.co.ug 
For a country that has never seen peaceful transfer of power, the future is arriving faster than its readiness for it COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | On the afternoon of December 10, at Hotel Africana in Kampala, Uganda's political future was discussed quietly, almost cautiously. There were no cameras jostling for position, no slogans shouted …
(2025-12-24). AFCON 2025: Sports Geostrategy as Morocco's Strategic Signature. moderndiplomacy.eu The organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the Kingdom of Morocco cannot be read as a mere event-driven sequence within the continental sporting calendar. At a deeper level, it constitutes a total strategic fact, revealing a contemporary transformation in the instruments of power. As such, it does not fall within the realm …
(2025-12-24). Monday 1/5: Webinar: Cultural Production and the Palestine Movement. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/wp105…
(2025-12-24). Iran Rejects US Terms at UN Council. dissidentvoice.org DV coeditor Faramarz Farbod joined AnewZ.tv (Baku, Azerbaijan) this morning to discuss the escalating U.S.-Iran nuclear standoff and the sharp divisions at the UN Security Council over the status of UNSC Res. 2231, the snapback mechanism, the reimposition of sanctions against Iran, and uranium enrichment.
(2025-12-24). South Philly's Termini Bros Bakery keeps sweet Christmas Eve tradition alive after owner's death. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A South Philadelphia tradition continued this Christmas Eve, as Termini Brothers Bakery served thousands of customers just months after the death of their owner and leader. | When Vince Termini died in October, his sons Vincent Jr. and Joseph picked up the mantle of running the longtime cannoli provider. Joseph Termini said it's important that this year be just like every other. | "Christmas is so special because there is such a connection between us and our customers, and j…
(2025-12-24). Zelensky unveils peace plan with demilitarized zones. tehrantimes.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has given details of an updated peace plan that offers Russia the potential withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the east that Moscow has demanded, the BBC reported.
(2025-12-24). Iran rejects inspections of bombed nuclear sites without IAEA framework. aljazeera.com Iran says UN nuclear watchdog must first define 'post-war conditions' following US strikes on its nuclear facilities.
(2025-12-24). Ending the American Dream by 2029? nationofchange.org The future seems to free the mind from reality's restraints and let the imagination soar. Yet it has also proven full of political pitfalls.
(2025-12-24). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-24). Saturday 12/20: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-24). Magnitude 6 earthquake jolts Taiwan: USGS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) — A magnitude 6 earthquake jolted Taiwan on Wednesday, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
(2025-12-24). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-24). Early gains evaporate as PSX succumbs to late selling. tribune.com.pk 
Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained range-bound as cautious investor behaviour kept volatility elevated throughout the session. The benchmark KSE-100 index closed at 170,830.22, registering a decline of 243.51 points, or 0.14%. | Despite the subdued close, the index oscillated within a broad range, touching an intraday high of 171,587.32 and a low of 170,641.13, reflecting uncertainty over near-term direction. | Earlier in the day, sentiment appeared constructive, with the market gaining more than 300 points during the opening hours on the back of selective buying. Investors showed interest i…
(2025-12-24). Mohammad Bakri, Palestinian director of 'Jenin, Jenin' dies. newarab.com 
Bakri died on Wednesday at Nahariya Hospital in northern Israel after suffering from heart disease, his family said. | His death marks the loss of one of Palestine's most uncompromising artistic voices, who viewed art as a form of survival and resistance. | Born on 27 November 1953 in the Galilee village of Bi'ina, Bakri eme…
(2025-12-24). Racial Harassment of Students Ignored by Trump's Department of Education. truthout.org In Colorado, students taunted their Black classmates by playing whipping sounds on their cellphones and saying they should be shot "to make us a better race." The only two Black students in a small district in Ohio were called the N-word by white peers starting on their first day. They got accustomed to hearing slurs like "porch monkey" and being told to go pick cotton. And at a school… |
(2025-12-24). Lebanon's Turn to the Eastern Mediterranean. uwidata.com By Masoud Sadrmohammadi Over the past year, the Lebanese government has initiated a series of political, diplomatic, and strategic measures that, taken together, signify a fundamental shift in the country's regional orientation. These measures—encompassing a broad range of domestic pressures on Hezbollah, the deterioration of relations with Iran, rapprochement with Gulf and Western powers, and …
(2025-12-24). Thursday 1/1: 17th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil. indybay.org Fruitvale BART Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2025-12-24). Transport sector on track to fulfill goals, forge ahead. ecns.cn With more than 3.6 trillion yuan ($512.2 billion) in transport investment and the addition of over 2,000 kilometers of high-speed rail and about 8,000 km of expressways expected in 2025, China's transport sector delivered steady growth and stronger services, officials from the Ministry of Transport said at a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday.
(2025-12-24). ISRO's LVM3-M6: India's Heaviest Rocket Successfully Launches Major Satellite. devdiscourse.com In a groundbreaking event for Indian space exploration, ISRO's heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, triumphantly placed a substantial US communication satellite into orbit. The mission, described by ISRO's chief as a 'season's gift,' marks a critical milestone in global satellite connectivity efforts.
(2025-12-24). Trump lavishes praise on CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump, in an event at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, reiterated his claims that he helped prevent a war between Pakistan and India in May 2025. He praised Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him a "highly respected general". | "We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India," Trump said in response to a question, alongside Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan. | The US president mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credited him with saving lives through his intervention and mediation. | "You kn…
(2025-12-24). China's new-style tea brands find a hot new market in US. ecns.cn After becoming established in the Southeast Asian market, Chinese new-style tea brands are now turning to dig gold in the United States, looking for new opportunities.
(2025-12-24). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-24). Americans Aren't Traumatized Enough by Gun Violence. counterpunch.org 
The December 14 mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, aimed at the Jewish community during Hanukkah celebrations on Bondi Beach, stunned the world. Fifteen people were killed, including a 10-year-old child. Instead of tackling antisemitism and more strictly regulating guns, right-wing and liberalpundits immediately politicized the incident by blaming pro-Palestinian and anti-genocide activism for fueling the shooting, ignoring the problem
(2025-12-24). Tunisia court sentences 18 over killing of Hamas-linked engineer. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court has sentenced in absentia the suspects in the killing of an engineer who Hamas said worked for the Palestinian militant group, handing down jail terms ranging from 10 years to life, a lawyer for the victim's family told AFP on Wednesday. | Mohamed Zouari died aged 49 in a hail of gunfire while driving in the coastal city of Sfax in 2016. | Hamas had said he was a prominent member specialising in drone development, and swiftly accused Israel of carrying out the killing. | The sentencing of the perpetrators ⚪ who included Tunisian, Egyptian, Moroccan and Bosnian nationals ⚪ was announced by the T…
(2025-12-24). Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime. newarab.com 
Standing in the chamber, lawmakers wearing scarves in the colours of the national flag chanted "long live Algeria" as they applauded the passage of the bill, which states that France holds "legal responsibility for its colonial pas…
(2025-12-24). High five club of shopping in China. ecns.cn China's push to foster international consumption center cities — first introduced in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), piloted in the five Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, and supported by targeted policies from the Ministry of Commerce — has enhanced the country's consumer environment globally.
(2025-12-24). Israelis show "very widespread support for a racist state" aljazeera.com "The idea of the liberal Zionist that you can have both failed."
(2025-12-24). The all-time great holiday movie debate … again. whyy.org Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!
(2025-12-24). Gauteng mourns passing of former Health MEC. sanews.gov.za Gauteng mourns passing of former Health MEC | The Gauteng Provincial Government has conveyed its condolences following the passing of former Health MEC, Brian Hlongwa. ⚪ Hlongwa passed away on Tuesday, 22 December 2025, after a short illness. ⚪ He served as Gauteng's Member of the Executive Council for Health from March 2006 to May 2009 and was also a member of the African National Congress and served multiple terms on the party's Provincial Executive Committee in the province. ⚪ "We are deeply saddened by the passing of former MEC Hlongwa. He served the people of Gauteng with distinction, through different po…
(2025-12-24). Elon Musk calls Chinese humanoid robots concert performance 'impressive'. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robots drew widespread attention after six machines developed by Unitree Robotics performed as backup dancers at a concert by pop star Wang Leehom in Chengdu, executing high-difficulty flips.
(2025-12-24). Tax offices to remain open on Saturday to facilitate taxpayers. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue has announced the cancellation of the Saturday holiday on December 27 to facilitate taxpayers and ensure timely collection of all taxes including duties before the end of the year. | According to a circular issued by the Federal Board of Revenue, all major tax offices operating under the chief commissioners of Inland Revenue will remain open on Saturday, December 27, 2025. These include Large Tax Offices (LTOs), Medium Taxpayers Offices (MTOs), Corporate Tax Offices (CTOs), and Regional Tax Offices (RTOs), which will function according to their normal working schedules. | The FBR f…
(2025-12-24). Arsenal reach League Cup semis. tribune.com.pk 
Kepa Arrizabalaga was Arsenal's League Cup quarter-final hero with the decisive penalty shoot-out save that completed a miserable evening for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix on Tuesday. | Lacroix's own goal put Arsenal ahead with 10 minutes left at the Emirates Stadium before Marc Guehi snatched Palace's stoppage-time equaliser in the 1-1 draw. | That set the stage for a shoot-out in which both teams scored their first seven penalties. | William Saliba converted Arsenal's eighth kick and Kepa dived to his right to save Lacroix's effort and secure an 8-7 victory. | It was a cathartic moment for the Span…
(2025-12-24). Santiago de Cuba conmemoró aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu 
En el municipio de Palma Soriano se celebró este martes el acto provincial por el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, dedicado al centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), líder histórico del proceso emancipador iniciado el primero de enero de 1959. | La conmemoración, caracterizada por la unidad y compromiso con los ideales revolucionarios, fue presidida por Beatriz Johnson Urrutia y Manuel Falcón Hernández, presidenta y vicepresidente del Consejo de Defensa Provincial de Santiago de Cuba, respectivamente. | En la ceremonia, la integrante del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de…
(2025-12-24). Trump con mayores dificultades para manipular la tasa de desempleo. cubadebate.cu Después de que la tasa de desempleo en Estados Unidos alcanzara un máximo en cuatro años de 4,6 % en noviembre, Trump argumentó que el mercado laboral está mucho mejor de lo que parece. Su razonamiento: millones de estadounidenses podrían conseguir trabajo de nuevo, pero eso no sucederá.
(2025-12-24). Onley signs for INEOS Grenadiers. tribune.com.pk 
Scottish rider Oscar Onley will join INEOS Grenadiers from the start of the 2026 season after agreeing a transfer from Dutch team Picnic PostNL, the British outfit said on Tuesday. | The 23-year-old from Kelso has emerged as one of cycling's brightest talents since turning professional at 19, and he underlined his potential with a fourth-place finish at this year's Tour de France ⚪ the youngest rider in the top 10. | "I grew up watching Geraint (Thomas), Dave (Brailsford) and the team dominate the sport and put cycling on the map in the UK, so I am really proud to be joining the Grenadiers on a long-term deal…
(2025-12-24). Napoli return to title defence in high spirits after Super Cup triumph. tribune.com.pk 
Following their triumph in the Italian Super Cup, Napoli will return to the task of defending their Serie A title full of confidence when they travel to take on Cremonese this weekend. | Napoli beat AC Milan 2-0 in the semi-final and Bologna by the same scoreline in Monday's final to clinch the Super Cup for the first time since 2014 as Antonio Conte continues to find success in Naples. | Conte won the league title in his first season, and club president Aurelio De Laurentiis sees no reason why the good times should come to an end. | "Did you have any doubts about Conte? Conte is a maestro, so he didn't need l…
(2025-12-24). Leñadores suman su victoria 47 y quedan a un triunfo de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas volvieron a afilar sus hachas este martes al firmar su victoria número 47 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, conservar la cima del campeonato y quedar a solo un triunfo de asegurar el pase directo a la Liga Élite. La Pesadilla Oriental ratificó su dominio al derrotar 8-2 a los Indios de Guantánamo, últimos en la tabla.
(2025-12-24). Denuncian golpe electoral en Honduras. cubadebate.cu El consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, Marlon Ochoa, denunció hoy la consumación del golpe electoral mediante una propuesta formal para declarar un presidente electo, alcaldías y diputados sin concluir el escrutinio especial ni procesar miles de actas.
(2025-12-24). Leñadores suman su victoria 47 y quedan a un triunfo de la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los Leñadores de Las Tunas volvieron a afilar sus hachas este martes al firmar su victoria número 47 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, conservar la cima del campeonato y quedar a solo un triunfo de asegurar el pase directo a la Liga Élite. La Pesadilla Oriental ratificó su dominio al derrotar 8-2 a los Indios de Guantánamo, últimos en la tabla.
(2025-12-24). No One Needs a Tesla (song). indybay.org 45 sec video for holiday season | Palo Alto, CA Tesla Showroom El Camino Real Dec 20, 2025…
(2025-12-24). Disappearance of a private jet carrying Libya's army chief on his return from Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Turkey's Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, revealed on Tuesday evening that contact had been lost with a plane. The aircraft, which had just taken off from Ankara en route to Tripoli, was carrying Libyan Army Chief of Staff Mohamed Ali al-Haddad and four other individuals. | Yerlikaya's post on X indicated the plane's departure was at 17: 10 GMT. However, radio contact ceased at 17: 52 GMT. He described how the plane had signaled for an emergency landing somewhere near Ankara, but then all communication abruptly stopped. | NTV, a Turkish broadcaster, stated that the missing plane is thought to be a priv…
(2025-12-24). Prosecutor Floating Death Penalty for Nick Reiner Knows It's an Empty Threat. theintercept.com 
LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman is playing politics by raising the specter of the death penalty for the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner.