2025-12-17: Jimmy Reacts To Trump's Major Announcement: War w/ Venezuela?External Comment: Trump cries out in a psychotic, outwardly-racist, and thoroughly dishonest, unhinged speech. But he gives no declaration of war as he less-than-subtly forecasted. With his poll approval numbers tanking at record levels, like no one has ever seen before, in the history of the world, while the world watches in real-time disbelief and amazement while he flails out of control. It was a sad and embarrassing spectacle, both for Trump and the nation as a whole, but it was also quite scary. GOD help us all!
marca.com (2025-12-17). Breaking news: journalist Tucker claims Trump will start war with Venezuela tonight
"Yesterday, members of Congress were informed that a war is coming and that the president will announce it in a speech to the nation tonight at 9:00 p.m.," the journalist said on the podcast 'Judging Freedom'.
amnesty.ca (2025-12-17). "Utterly preventable" Gaza flood tragedy must mobilize global action to end Israel's genocide
The devastation caused by torrential rain in the occupied Gaza Strip that led to the recent flooding of thousands of tents and makeshift shelters and caused buildings to collapse was fueled by Israel's ongoing restrictions on the entry of critical supplies to repair vital infrastructure, said Amnesty International today.
nationofchange.org (2025-12-17). Progressives push War Powers votes to block Trump escalation in Venezuela
With floor votes expected this week in the US House of Representatives, progressive lawmakers are pressing their colleagues to support a pair of War Powers resolutions aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from launching what they describe as an unauthorized and potentially catastrophic war against Venezuela.
greenleft.org.au (2025-12-17). Stop the US military aggression in the Caribbean! Hands off Venezuela!
We strongly condemn the US military deployment in the Caribbean and its military build-up and operations in the Caribbean Sea, blowing up boats and resulting in extrajudicial killings. | | The military build-up in the Caribbean under the pretext of combating drug trafficking and "narcoterrorists" since August 2025, is the latest attempt of the imperialist US to conduct a regime change operation in Venezuela.
(2025-12-17). Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir Faces Defining Test Over Trump's Gaza Plan. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan's most powerful military chief in decades is confronting a defining foreign policy test as the United States pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to a proposed Gaza stabilisation force. The request, tied to President Donald Trump's 20-point plan for post-war Gaza, places Field Marshal Asim Munir at the centre of a decision that carries significant …
(2025-12-17). Winter storms cause war-damaged buildings to collapse in Gaza. aljazeera.com Heavy rain and strong winds are causing buildings weakened by Israeli bombardment to collapse across Gaza.
(2025-12-17). UN Warns as Gaza Infant Freezes to Death: Aid Delays Turn Winter Cold Lethal. thinktank.pk In a heartbreaking illustration of Gaza's deepening humanitarian catastrophe, a two-week-old Palestinian baby named Mohammed Khalil Abu al-Khair froze to death from severe hypothermia. The infant's tragic passing, confirmed by Gaza's Health Ministry, highlights how harsh winter conditions—combined with restricted access to essential shelter materials—are turning the cold into a lethal threat for the enclave's …
(2025-12-17). Headlines for December 17, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Orders Blockade on Sanctioned Oil Tankers Entering and Leaving Venezuela, ICC Rejects Israel's Bid to Block War Crimes Probe in Gaza, First Funerals Held Today for Victims of Bondi Beach Massacre, Manhunt Still Underway for Brown University Shooting Suspect, MIT Professor Fatally Shot in His Home, Trump's Chief of Staff Wiles Says He Has an "Alcoholic's Personality" in Explosive Vanity Fair Interview, Speaker Johnson Says He Will Not Call for a Vote to Extend Healthcare Subsidies, Trump Expands Travel Ban to 20 More Countries, NYT: Trump Admin Transfers 22 Cuban Immigrants to G…
(2025-12-17). Israel's genocide in Gaza puts Eurovision 2026 in crisis. newarab.com 
The Eurovision organisers announced Monday that 35 countries would take part in the world's biggest live televised music event in May ⚪ the fewest since entry was expanded in 2004. | The number would have been even lower, but for Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova rejoining the glitzy annual extravaganza. | Once the lights go up in…
(2025-12-17). Gaza death toll reaches 70,668 since Oct. 07. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 70,668 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023.
(2025-12-17). How Your Engagement Ring Helps Fund Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org Did your engagement ring help fund a genocide in Gaza? Quite possibly. Despite possessing no mines of their own, Israel is a major player in the world's diamond business, buying up minerals across Africa and selling them to the West, netting billions in the process. Diamonds are Israel's most important export, and directly bankroll the country's ongoing genocide against the people of Gaza. MintPress explores the dark world of Israeli blood diamonds. | Any visitor walking through Tel Aviv's exclusive Ramat Gan district will be struck by its wealth. Skyscrapers are everywhere, and expensive jewelry stores lines the…
(2025-12-17). Pakistan's military chief in spotlight over Trump's Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Pakistan's most powerful military chief in decades faces the toughest test of his newly amassed powers as Washington pushes Islamabad to contribute troops to Field Marshal Asim Munir is expected to fly to Washington to meet
(2025-12-17). Despite ceasefire deal, Israel refuses to open the Rafah border crossing, cutting Gaza off from the world. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza's Rafah border crossing was supposed to reopen in October as part of the ceasefire agreement. But the border remains closed, keeping Gaza shut off from the outside world and preventing families from reuniting with loves ones.
(2025-12-17). Israeli strikes hit eastern Gaza City amid preventable flooding. newarab.com 
The strikes hit sites east of
(2025-12-17). Gaza militia leader says Israel funds, feeds, protects his group. newarab.com 
A militia leader operating in Gaza against Hamas authorities has said his group is funded and backed by Israel, as Tel Aviv continues efforts to tighten its control over the besieged enclave. | Speaking to Israel's right-wing Channel 14, "They provide us with weapons, food, drink and clothing. We have security coordination at the highest level," Abu Nassira told Channel 14 reporter Ahikam Himm…
(2025-12-17). Venezuela Condemns US Piracy Before UN as Killings Resume; US Debate Heats Up, and Trinidad Lends Airports to US Military Operations. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The letter, presented by Venezuela's ambassador to the UN, Samuel Moncada, to Security Council President Samuel Z'bogar of Slovenia, concerns the Dec. 10, 2025, incident in international waters of the Caribbean wherein US forces targeted a private oil tanker engaged in legitimate trade while it transported Venezu…
(2025-12-17). Iran condemns US attempt to impose embargo on Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran has strongly condemns the US intimidating language and actions against Venezuela, including the threat to impose a maritime blockade and prevent the country's legitimate oil exports.
(2025-12-17). PSL condemned Trump's naval blockade order against Venezuela. plenglish.com Washington, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Socialist and Liberation Party today condemned in a statement the naval blockade ordered by US President Donald Trump against Venezuela "in the last act of war of his administration," he said.
(2025-12-17). Cuba condemns U.S. threats against Venezuela at UN Security Council. radiohc.cu Cuba reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace and condemned the threats made by the United States government against Venezuela, including the extraordinary military deployment in the Caribbean under the false pretext of the fight against drugs. | During the recent Security Council debate on "Maintaining International Peace and Security: Leadership for Peace," the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Permanent Mission of Cuba to the United Nations, Ambassador Yuri Gala, denounced the persistent interference in Venezuelan airspace. | The Cuban diplomat also deplored the psychological warfare and smear campaigns…
(2025-12-17). Lula advocates for dialogue as Venezuela-US tensions escalate. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reiterated his support for dialogue as a tool of international politics, as the crisis between Venezuela and the United States enters a more tense phase.
(2025-12-17). ICAP condemns U.S. naval blockade against Venezuela. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Friendship with Peoples (ICAP) issued a strong statement today condemning US President Donald Trump's recent threat to impose a naval blockade against Venezuela.
(2025-12-17). Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won't Back Regime Change. scheerpost.com By Rodrigo Acuña for Truthout President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in recent weeks, and reports now say the Trump administration is preparing for the days after a potential Maduro overthrow. What might happen in such a scenario? In November, Michael Crowley at The New York Times pursued this question by reminding readers that, during Trump's …
(2025-12-17). Venezuela's Machado leaves Oslo after trip to receive Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado went to Norway despite a travel ban imposed by Venezuelan authorities.
(2025-12-17). Senators grill Trump officials on US alleged drug boat strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump's top national security officials faced a grilling from senators Tuesday on US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific — operations that have raised alarms about escalating military force near Venezuela. | The classified briefing, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes amid mounting unease in Congress over the president's widening campaign in waters off Latin America, and as lawmakers weigh measures to curb Trump's authority to act without their approval. | "I have a lot of questions. What's our end game, and strategy?" Democra…
(2025-12-17). 'I am concerned': Regional leaders urge calm amid US-Venezuela tensions. aljazeera.com Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum called on the UN to intervene for peace, while Brazil's Lula volunteered to mediate talks.
(2025-12-17). Statement from the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP). radiohc.cu The Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) strongly condemns the threat by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a naval blockade against Venezuela. | This action constitutes the practical application of the "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, explicitly reiterated in the National Security Strategy for Our America. The pretext of combating drug trafficking and terrorism proves once again to be a facade to justify completely illegal actions that undermine regional and global peace. | We denounce this hybrid warfare maneuver, which escalates the aggression to a dangerous military level with the…
(2025-12-17). Trump Declares 'Total and Complete Blockade' of 'Sanctioned Oil Tankers' in and Out of Venezuela. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday issued a post on Truth Social where he declared a "total and complete blockade" of all "sanctioned oil tankers" going into or out of Venezuela, as he continues to take aggressive action against the country with the aim of ousting President Nicolas Maduro. "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada …
(2025-12-17). Anti War News of the Day Video. scheerpost.com This week's global flashpoints highlight the United States' increasingly aggressive foreign policy and the escalating conflicts around the world. In Washington, the House prepares to vote on a war powers resolution aimed at preventing President Trump from unilaterally launching military action against Venezuela, even as US forces continue operations in the Eastern Pacific and across …
(2025-12-17). Trump's Venezuela oil obsession doesn't make sense. responsiblestatecraft.org In a
(2025-12-17). Will the peoples of the world allow imperial oppression? radiohc.cu The pirate of the Caribbean has finally dropped his mask: it's no longer just the false news that Venezuela and its leaders are drug traffickers, but he declared, without hesitation and with a fury that rhymes with madness, that he will impose a naval oil blockade on the Maduro government "until they return to the United States all the oil, land, and other assets they stole from us."
(2025-12-17). Trump imposes blockade, admits Venezuela war is about oil. peoplesworld.org 
Oil, oil, oil, oil, oil—the word appeared five times in President Donald Trump's Truth Social post on Tuesday announcing the U.S. military was imposing a "TOTAL AND COMPLETE BLOCKADE" of sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. The White House occupant's inability to restrain himself from openly coveting the South American nation's natural …
(2025-12-17). Venezuela denunciará ante la ONU "temeraria y grave" orden de Trump para bloqueo naval. cubadebate.cu En un comunicado, Caracas señala que Trump "asume que el petróleo, tierras y riquezas mineras de Venezuela son de su propiedad", rechaza el intento "absolutamente irracional" de imponer un bloqueo militar naval y advierte que formalizará una denuncia ante la ONU, con apego a la Carta de Naciones Unidas.
(2025-12-17). PDVSA informa que la exportación de crudo y derivados se desarrolla con normalidad. cubadebate.cu Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), en su condición de empresa estatal responsable de la gestión integral de la industria petrolera de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, informa al país y a la comunidad internacional que las operaciones de exportación de crudo y derivados se desarrollan con normalidad.
(2025-12-17). Venezuela denunciará ante la ONU "temeraria y grave" orden de Trump para bloqueo naval. cubadebate.cu En un comunicado, Caracas señala que Trump "asume que el petróleo, tierras y riquezas mineras de Venezuela son de su propiedad", rechaza el intento "absolutamente irracional" de imponer un bloqueo militar naval y advierte que formalizará una denuncia ante la ONU, con apego a la Carta de Naciones Unidas.
(2025-12-17). PDVSA informa que la exportación de crudo y derivados se desarrolla con normalidad. cubadebate.cu Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), en su condición de empresa estatal responsable de la gestión integral de la industria petrolera de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, informa al país y a la comunidad internacional que las operaciones de exportación de crudo y derivados se desarrollan con normalidad.
(2025-12-17). CON FILO Cuba y Venezuela, una sola bandera (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Cuba y Venezuela, una sola bandera". Así se exclamó en la Asamblea de los Pueblos por la Paz y la Soberanía de Nuestra América, celebrada la semana pasada en Caracas. Allí estuvimos, invitados por ese hermano país, para constatar las discrepancias entre la realidad venezolana y el relato mediático. De ello hablamos en el último programa.
(2025-12-17). Maduro Rejects Machado's Claim That '60% of Venezuelans Are in Drug Trafficking'. orinocotribune.com On episode 99 of his "Con Maduro+" program, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro repudiated statements by far-right leader María Corina Machado claiming that 60% of the Venezuelan population is linked to drug trafficking. | "She said something very serious—I don't know if the Public Prosecutor's Office heard it. She said 60% of the Venezuelan population is involved in drug trafficking—that is, of every 10 Venezuelans, six are in drug trafficking," Maduro said, referring to her as La Sayona. "The demon, the criminal… I usually don't pay attention to anything she does because she is demented with hatre…
(2025-12-17). Trump Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Threatens Colombia "Could Be Next" Target For Regime Change. counterpunch.org 
The attack against Venezuela's principal revenue source has nothing to do with drug trafficking—military operations abroad are the least effective method of combating drugs—but rather, reflects an imperial desire acted on by the last five U.S. administrations to expel the Bolivarian Revolution from power and install a puppet regime in Caracas that will hand over the largest oil reserves on the planet to Western corporations.
(2025-12-17). A billion-dollar company poisoned my home and destroyed my town. therealnews.com 
"I thought, 'I'm in a small town, nothing's going to bother me'… But the night that I was sitting on my couch, that's when my normal, small-town life changed in an instant." | "I thought, 'I'm in a small town, nothing's going to bother me'… But the night that I was sitting on my couch, that's when my normal, small-town life changed in an instant." east palestine,Economy,inequality,video,East Palestine
(2025-12-17). Tractor vs Persepolis: A high-stakes Hazfi Cup showdown. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – This Thursday, Tractor and Persepolis football teams will face off in the Round of 32 of Iran's Hazfi Cup at the Yadegar-e Emam Stadium in Tabriz, kick-off scheduled for 16: 15 local time.
(2025-12-17). Iran summons Cyprus ambassador over interventionist stance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Cypriot ambassador in Tehran to protest the interventionist position regarding Iran's territorial integrity.
(2025-12-17). New alliance launches to boost Uganda's digital trade and delivery economy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's fast-growing digital trade and logistics sector has received a fresh boost with the official launch of the Alliance for Digital Trade, E-Mobility and Couriers (ADEC Uganda), a new industry body aimed at strengthening collaboration and advocacy across the sector. The association was unveiled on Dec.16 in Kampala, marking …
(2025-12-17). Spotify Wrapped Reminds Us Even Our Leisure Time Is Being Surveilled And Sold. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Each year as Spotify Wrapped drops, social media timelines fill with neon slides declaring who we really are. We trade our top artists and most-played songs like …
(2025-12-17). Taiwan strait tensions grow as Trump urges South Korea to take lead against China's aggression | USA. hindustantimes.com Washington's growing pressure on Asian allies is sparking alarm in Seoul over a possible Taiwan conflict. As President Trump pushes a new burden-sharing strategy, South Korea finds itself drawn deeper into plans to deter China along the first island chain. Analysts warn this shift could expose Seoul to a dangerous two-front crisis, with North Korea watching closely. From defence spending hikes to new military roles once held by U.S. forces, the stakes are rising fast. Behind closed doors, officials are weighing hard choices that could reshape Asia's security balance.
(2025-12-17). Israel bars displaced Palestinians from returning to West Bank homes. haaretz.com Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been displaced from refugee camps in West Bank cities over the past year. The IDF continues to raze buildings, saying it does so for 'operational reasons'; residents say, 'There's no explanation for the destruction of buildings and homes, except that it is collective punishment'…
(2025-12-17). MPs approve $162 million loan to boost Makerere University's Technology and Innovation education. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University's Science, Technology and Innovation Education (STIE) is expected to progress into modernity, following Parliament's approval of a US$162 million loan to finance the project. Parliament approved the loan from Korea Export Import Bank during plenary sitting on Tuesday, 16 December 2025. The Minister of State for Finance, Planning …
(2025-12-17). Freedom Fighting 101: We Protested. We Voted. Now What? newsone.com 
(2025-12-17). Trump Destroys Government. fpif.org The administration is destroying all the aspects of government that can make a positive difference in people's lives and pumping up those aspects of government that concentrate wealth, promote injustice, and spread hate.
(2025-12-17). Bondi Beach attacker's 'Indian passport' emerges after Sydney attack. geo.tv 
truthout.org (2025-12-17). US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker
US armed forces' seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.
2025-12-17: Wikipedia Founder WHITEWASHES Gaza Genocide!
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales recently personally intervened to freeze and rewrite the site's "Gaza genocide" page, applying political pressure to push his own Zionist bias under the guise of "neutrality."
commondreams.org (2025-12-17). 'This is About Oil and Regime Change': GOP Lawmaker Speaks Out Against Push for War in Venezuela
A Republican congressman on Wednesday pushed back against President Donald Trump's push for war with Venezuela.
Speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) demanded that Trump not take any military action against Venezuela without approval from the US Congress.
truthout.org (2025-12-17). US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker US armed forces' seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.
2025-12-17: Israel Propagandists Are Uniformly Spouting The Exact Same Line About The Bondi Shooting
counterpunch.org (2025-12-16). To End the Genocide, We Must Hold Weapons Manufacturers Accountable (or Shut Them Down) Since a ceasefire was agreed to on October 10, Israel has attacked Gazans with bombs, snipers, and ground mobilizations nearly 500 times. In the West Bank, Israel has killed and detained hundreds of Palestinians and approved 19 new settlements.
aa.com.tr (2025-12-15). INTERVIEW–'You cannot silence the truth in the face of a genocide': UN Special Rapporteur Albanese on sanctions, threats UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said that despite US sanctions and growing pressure on her, she will not stop speaking up against the atrocities in Palestine, declaring: "You cannot silence the truth in the face of a genocide."
(2025-12-17). On BRICS Strategic Complementarity. infobrics.org Since its inception the BRICS as a bloc has been criticized for bringing together economies that are too diverse, too different and heterogeneous to pursue common approaches to policy…
(2025-12-17). FIA stops passenger at Islamabad airport over fake work visa. tribune.com.pk 
The Immigration Unit of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) stopped a passenger from boarding a flight at Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday. The passenger was attempting to travel abroad on fake travel documents, was offloaded. | He has been identified as Abrar Ahmed, a Jhelum resident, who was travelling to South Africa on a work visa via flight PF-784. | During immigration clearance, his documents were found to be suspicious. Officials discovered that a fake South African visa had been affixed to his passport. Further details on how he obtained it remain unclear. | The passenger was subsequently…
(2025-12-17). UK Government Responds To Trump's Lawsuit Against BBC. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, this was covered by The Guardian. | It was right that the BBC stand firm in the face of Trump's lawsuit, said Minister of State at the Department of …
(2025-12-17). LIVE: PSG beat Flamengo on penalties — FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the final in Qatar.
(2025-12-17). WHO oversees national preparedness in addressing communicable diseases. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Director of the Department of Communicable Diseases at the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Benedetta Allegranzi, has paid a visit to Iran, conducting a technical mission to strengthen communicable disease control, particularly in Tehran, Tabriz, in the northwest of the country, and Bandar Abbas in the south.
(2025-12-17). The corrupt charter city blueprint and why Suffolk's Forest City is just the start. thecanary.co Forest City is a proposed development in Suffolk that would house one million people. It has all the hallmarks of a charter city project. Read about the background here. But the story won't end with one new city. The national architecture of zone fever summed up with Forest City For years, warnings have been issued […] | By
(2025-12-17). Mirlo Is Building Cooperative Tools For Music Distribution. popularresistance.org Trying to stay consistent at running a DIY punk website for years often brings me a weird kind of pressure and internal conflicts: the routine of reviewing as many records as possible, the inertia of keeping up with the endless stream of new releases. And while I always care about lyrics, politics, and the band's overall background, message, and context, in the end most bands and labels sending me music still feel like they're grasping for attention in a world where the collective attention span is almost zero. | Despite all the embedded politics in punk, DIY Conspiracy can still end up looking like just another…
(2025-12-17). Ayed: We're Capable Of Winning Title. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) | The Peninsula | Doha, Qatar: Full concentration for 90 minutes has been the hallmark of Jordan's campaign at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, helping them register five straight …
(2025-12-17). NewsX World: Zelensky's Speech yesterday at The Hague. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin, I come on at minute 3.45 Fresh from the highly supportive meeting with European leaders in Berlin a day earlier, Zelensky sets out before Dutch legislators his demand that the peace agreements also foresee condemnation of Russia's aggression and thereby uphold the principles of international law. As I characterize his …
(2025-12-17). Woman found dead in Orangi Town home. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-17). In Defence Of Sprouts, Christmas Pudding And Duck Fat By A Doctor. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) There are few things I look forward to more each year than an excellent Christmas lunch. In fact, I deliberately avoid roast dinners in the run-up to the big day. …
(2025-12-17). Suspected gunman in Bondi Beach massacre charged with murder and terrorism. haaretz.com Police said that Naveed Akram, the 24-year-old suspected shooter, was charged with one count of murder for each fatality and one count of committing a terrorist act, as well as 40 counts of causing harm with intent to murder in relation to the wounded and with placing an explosive near a building…
(2025-12-17). Russian army capture Gerasimovka Settlement in Dnepropetrovsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Russia's Vostok battlegroup liberated the settlement of Gerasimovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-17). China tests cutting-edge CH-7 stealth drone amid Taiwan tensions; Xi's new weapon spooks US, allies. hindustantimes.com China has reportedly conducted the maiden flight of its CASC‚Äëdeveloped CH‚Äë7 "flying wing" stealth drone, a high‚Äëaltitude UAV combining autonomy, survivability and long‚Äërange strike. Unveiled as a model in 2018, the CH‚Äë7 now enters flight testing just as tensions spike over Taiwan, PLA drills intensify and Japan sounds the alarm.
(2025-12-17). New flu variant detected in more than 30 countries. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The new variant of influenza A(H3N2), known as J.2.4.1 or subclade K, has already been detected in more than 30 countries, the UN reported.
(2025-12-17). Outrage as Bihar CM Nitish pulls down Muslim doctor's Hijab. ummid.com In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage.
(2025-12-16). Twin giant pandas set to return to China from Japan as public bids reluctant farewell. ecns.cn Crowds gathered Tuesday at Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens to see giant panda twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei ahead of their planned return to China in late January.
(2025-12-17). Araghchi, Lavrov sign a cooperation document in Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Foreign ministers of Iran and Russia Abbas Araghchi and Sergei Lavrov inked a cooperation document after their meeting in Moscow on Wednesday.
(2025-12-17). Seven EU countries now oppose expropriation of Russian assets for Ukraine. infobrics.org Orbán warns of "rough week" ahead of EU leaders summit.
(2025-12-17). Who's Responsible When a Military Order is Illegal? (Don't Ask Donald Trump!). juancole.com By (
(2025-12-17). Russia—China Far East Gas Route Moves Ahead. moderndiplomacy.eu Construction is progressing on a planned Far Eastern route to supply Russian natural gas to China, Beijing's ambassador to Moscow, Zhang Hanhui, said in remarks published by Russia's RIA news agency. The project will connect Russia's Pacific coast to China through a new branch linked to the Sakhalin—Khabarovsk—Vladivostok pipeline system. Gas exports via the route …
(2025-12-17). Ethnic groups festival in Iran's Gorgan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran inaugurated a festival of ethnic groups in the northern city of Gorgan on Tuesday evening, bringing together cultural representatives from across the country and diplomats from 12 Asian nations.
(2025-12-17). Top 10 (And 5 worst) global TV series of 2025: The year of fudging dangerously. peoplesworld.org 
As we watch the media concentration tighten, with either Netflix or Paramount about to own Warner Bros. with its extensive film and television catalogue, this is a good time to reflect on what the last TV season has wrought. I watched 89 series this year and valued about one-third of them, though I am selective …
(2025-12-17). LOP calls out Government on detention of Clergy. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has criticised government over the continued illegal detention of Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira, a Roman Catholic priest from Masaka District, describing the incident as a serious violation of the law and the fundamental human rights of the clergy. Raising the matter in Parliament …
(2025-12-17). Why Waste Money on a Climate Health Forecasting Tool, Yale, When Climate Related Health Issues Are Declining? wattsupwiththat.com YCC should be embarrassed for shilling for this questionable, expensive, program. Just because it has the word "climate" in the title doesn't mean it is useful to anyone. I suspect that the tool will not be especially accurate when compared to products that take more than the weather into account. Only Mercer and the National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health who sell the tool, and the insurance companies who will charge higher premiums blaming climate change rather than their own desire for larger profits and fewer justified payouts, will benefit from this tool. Those trying to purchase health, home, or…
(2025-12-17). As Israel Gears Up for Another Lebanon War, FM Claims Hezbollah Is the One Violating Lebanese Sovereignty. news.antiwar.com In a far-reaching interview with al-Arabiya English, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar tried to downplay Israel's security issues with their various neighbors, which broadly boil down to a claim that Israel's regional issues are anywhere and everywhere Iran's fault. With respect to Lebanon, which Israel has conducted thousands of attacks on since a ceasefire was …
(2025-12-17). Feminism and Christian Double-Standards: Incarnation "Divine Incestuous Rape" ? muslimskeptic.com For generations now, Christian apologists have wielded a curiously selective form of ethical critique against the person of the Prophet Muhammad Ô∑∫. Their polemics are saturated with sexualized language, zealously targeting his marriage to 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) through a distinctly modern, liberal-feminist lens. Their central charges revolve around the anachronistically applied concepts …
(2025-12-17). What Makes A Song Sound 'Christmassy'? Musicologist Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Within the first notes of many classic Christmas songs, we're transported directly to the festive season. Why is it that it's these particular pieces of music that get …
(2025-12-17). White House Rifts Laid Bare as Trump Aide Wiles Details Internal Clashes. moderndiplomacy.eu White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles offered an unusually candid look inside President Donald Trump's second-term administration in comments published by Vanity Fair, drawn from 11 interviews conducted over Trump's first year back in office. Wiles, a key architect of Trump's 2024 comeback and the first woman to hold the chief of staff role, …
(2025-12-17). U.S. threatens to retaliate against EU tech regulation. independent.co.ug NEW YORK | Xinhua | The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on Tuesday threatened to take countermeasures against the EU over what it described as the bloc's controversial regulations on service providers. "If the EU and EU Member States insist on continuing to restrict, limit, and deter the competitiveness of U.S. service …
(2025-12-17). When Scripture Enters the Courtroom: Manusmriti, Criminal Justice and India's Constitutional Crisis. ummid.com India's constitutional framework rests on a foundational premise: Criminal Justice must be governed by enacted law and constitutional values, not by religious scripture or moral theology.
(2025-12-17). Analysis: Yemen's future after the separatist STC's expansion eastwards. aljazeera.com Shifts in Hadramout and al-Mahra intensify Yemen's fragmentation, risking further economic and political instability.
(2025-12-17). It's impossible to keep up with the fall of Britain. strategic-culture.su By John Daniel DAVIDSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The United Kingdom is now in a rolling crisis that its leaders can neithe…
(2025-12-17). Pakistan now gets 25% of its Electricity from Solar, Plans Solar Panel factory. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Pakistan's solar power switch continues to grow by leaps and bounds. In 2023, solar was the fifth largest source of electricity generation in the South Asian country of 240 million. Then Pakistani villagers and townspeople imported 17 gigawatts worth of solar panels in 2024, catapulting the country into one of the world's top solar powers. By the summer of 2025, solar was the number one power source,
(2025-12-17). South Africa's Cape Town ranked 6th most congested city worldwide. independent.co.ug 
CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, is now ranked as the sixth most congested city in the world, with drivers spending about 96 hours a year stuck in traffic, according to a newly released report. The findings from the INRIX 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard, which examined congestion trends …
(2025-12-17). Is Trump about to wage war in Latin America? aljazeera.com Fears are growing in Latin America over a US military build-up in the Caribbean, as Washington expands airstrikes.
(2025-12-17). Cuba commemorates the reunion of the Five in Havana. radiohc.cu On the 11th anniversary of the return to their homeland of Gerardo Hernández, Antonio Guerrero, and Ramón Labañino, Cuba today commemorates the reunion of the Five, as Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro predicted: "They will return!" | Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, recalled on X the emotional moments of their arrival: the embrace of Army General Raúl Castro and their families, the popular joy, and the singing of "El Necio" by Silvio Rodríguez. | "An unforgettable welcome. Happy anniversary," the Cuban president conclude…
(2025-12-17). Isfahan, a platform for Iran's tourism leap with a dedicated airline. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Establishment of Isfahan's dedicated flight is a promising move and a pleasant event in tourism field.
(2025-12-16). FM: China willing to consolidate, enhance cooperation with Middle Eastern countries. ecns.cn He added that major countries should also support Middle Eastern countries in resolving longstanding conflicts and enhancing unity and cooperation to foster long-term stability.
(2025-12-17). What are things like for women, 15 years after the Arab Spring? aljazeera.com Fifteen years after the Arab Spring, the women who lit the spark still struggle for influence, equality and protection…
(2025-12-17). How Game Mechanics Are Being Influenced by Mobile RPGs. moguldom.com The Rise of Mobile RPGs Role-playing games (RPGs) have long been a staple of the gaming industry, offering players deep narratives, character progression, and strategic decision-making. With the explosion of mobile gaming, RPGs have adapted to smaller screens and shorter play sessions without losing their core appeal. This shift has had a profound impact on …
(2025-12-17). Why Have Israel Bonds Become A Target For The BDS Movement? popularresistance.org Last month, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) announced that it will invest an additional $5 million in Israel Bonds, making the school the largest Israeli bondholder among universities worldwide. | "This is a sound financial decision — but equally important, it is a statement of solidarity that reflects our vision for the future," declared FAU president Adam Hasner in a press release. "As a leading university and a member of the South Florida community, we cannot ignore what is happening to Jewish students across the country, and we are proud of the steps we are taking to become the safest and most welcomi…
(2025-12-17). Majodina calls for responsible water use this festive season. sanews.gov.za Majodina calls for responsible water use this festive season | As South Africans travel to various holiday destinations during the festive season, Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, has reiterated her call for the public to use water sparingly. | "Ensure that you close all your taps when you leave home. Don't pump your swimming pools and avoid irrigating when it is not necessary, especially during the day. [Rather] irrigate in the evening or early morning," Majodina said. | She added that municipalities also have a responsibility to assess and manage water usage within their jurisdictions. | The Minist…
(2025-12-17). 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.
(2025-12-17). Zanjan has golden chances for investment. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Zanjan province has golden chances for investment. It has unique capacities in various fields including tourism.
(2025-12-17). Pushing Muslim Political Consciousness Back to Pre-Partition Mindset. ummid.com The Indian Muslims are currently not just back to square one — they are, in truth, below zero, because whatever political capital the community had before the Partition has eroded further.
(2025-12-17). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-17). Residents Report Property Losses After Night Break-Ins in Pakwach. plusnews.ug 
Residents of Pakwach Town Council are counting losses after an unknown number of thieves reportedly broke into more than ten households across different villages in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The suspected break-ins occurred between midnight and dawn, with victims reporting the loss of various household items. Commonly stolen property included smartphones, cash, new …
(2025-12-17). Polish PM Says US Has Pledged To Take Military Action Against Russia If It Violates Future Ukraine Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that during talks with Ukraine on a potential peace deal, US officials vowed that the US would be willing to take military action against Russia if it violates a future ceasefire, a commitment that would risk nuclear war. "For the first time I heard from the mouths …
(2025-12-17). Pranked Biden official exposes lie that Ukraine war was inevitable. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to the Ukraine war, there have long been two realities. One is propagated by former Biden administration officials in speeches and media interviews, in which Russian President Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion had nothing to do with NATO's U.S.-led expansion into the now shattered country, there was nothing that could have been done to prevent what was an inevitable imperialist land-grab, and that negotiations once the war started to try to end the killing were not only impossible, but morally wrong. Then there is the other, polar opposite reality that occasionally slips through when officials t…
(2025-12-17). Bondi Beach shooting: Indian media left red-faced after shooter's Hyderabad roots traced. geo.tv 
Alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram Can be seen in this undated image. — FacebookFacts debunk coordinated Indian misinformation campaign.Sajid Akram moved to Australia from India in 1998: reports.Naveed Akram confirmed as Australian citizen by birth.
(2025-12-17). 10 Inequality Victories of 2025. inequality.org Ooph. What a year. We were tempted to skip our annual tradition of tallying up top inequality victories and pretend like 2025 never happened. Instead we decided that in dark times like these, lifting up signs of hope is more important than ever. In 2025, we found those signs outside Washington. In fact, federal-level tax …
(2025-12-17). Govt. injects $300m into rail sector as private investment brings new locomotives, wagons. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian government has allocated 150 trillion rials ($300 million) to the private sector to strengthen its rail fleet, paving the way for new locomotives and passenger wagons to enter service as part of the country's Seventh National Development Plan, the head of the national railway company said.
(2025-12-17). Iran says dual national held for espionage is Swedish. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's judiciary said on Tuesday that a dual national arrested during the recent 12-day war with Israel and who has since been put on trial for espionage holds Swedish citizenship. | Tehran has given few details on the case, one of multiple arrests that took place during and after the brief war in which Israel and then the United States bombed Iran's nuclear facilities. | Several of those convicted of working for Israel's Mossad spy agency were subsequently executed. | "Recently, a case was investigated in Alborz Province regarding a dual-citizen spy. This person received Swedish citizenship in 2020 and has re…
(2025-12-17). AI data centers gobble electricity, raising energy costs and damaging the climate. peoplesworld.org 
Bill Gates recently made headlines by suggesting that climate change is no longer a priority, but the American public begs to differ. In this last election, climate change was a defining issue in states like Virginia and Georgia, where voters grappled with rising energy costs. And no matter how much tech billionaires try to distract us, increasing power costs …
(2025-12-17). AFSCME Members Help Win Fight To Repeal Utah Law Taking Away Union Rights. portside.org AFSCME Members Help Win Fight To Repeal Utah Law Taking Away Union Rights |
(2025-12-17). House GOP blocks ACA tax credit vote as subsidy expiration threatens major premium hikes. nationofchange.org House leadership's refusal to act before year's end leaves millions of ACA enrollees facing steep premium increases as internal Republican divisions stall legislation.
(2025-12-17). Is The Labour Government Willing To Let Hunger Strikers Die? popularresistance.org In Britain, pressure is mounting on the Labour government to respond to demands put forward by dozens of activists imprisoned for direct action in support of Palestine, many of whom have been on hunger strike since early November. "The hunger strike, which involves eight prisoners for Palestine, is now on day 40," the campaign Prisoners for Palestine wrote on Friday. "They are in the danger zone, where irreparable harm is likely, and their health becomes critical." | Even before launching the strike, the prisoners had pressed for a set of demands, including fair trial, deproscription of direct action group Palest…
(2025-12-17). WHYY Presents: An Evening Tea with the Forsytes! whyy.org Join WHYY for an exclusive advance screening of The Forsytes, the sweeping new MASTERPIECE drama!
(2025-12-17). NATO prepares for confrontation with Russia, Moscow alleges. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The increase in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) military budget reveals that the bloc is preparing for a military confrontation with Russia, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said.
(2025-12-17). President –æf NDB Dilma Rousseff Participated in "1+10" Dialogue in Beijing. infobrics.org Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, participated in the "1+10" Dialogue hosted by Premier Li Qiang of the State Council of China in Beijing…
(2025-12-17). Netanyahu is desperately trying to tie Bondi Beach attack to Palestine recognition. thecanary.co Australian PM Anthony Albanese — sadly not cut from the same cloth as the UN's Francesca Albanese — has announced that "Islamic State [ISIS] ideology" was behind the murderous 14 December 2025 shooting attack at Bondi Beach near Sydney. Albanese said: It would appear that this was motivated by Islamic State ideology…The ideology that has […] | By
(2025-12-17). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-17). Remembering Cora Weiss, Longtime Peace & Anti-Nuclear Activist. democracynow.org The longtime peace activist Cora Weiss died December 8 at the age of 91, after decades of advocacy demanding civil rights, nuclear disarmament, gender equality and the abolition of war. | The longtime peace activist Cora Weiss died December 8 at the age of 91, after decades of advocacy demanding civil rights, nuclear disarmament, gender equality and the abolition of war.
(2025-12-17). ICCIMA urges Austria to ease business visas, seeks cooperation in renewables. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has urged Austria to facilitate the issuance of business visas for Iranian traders, saying easier travel would help revive bilateral economic ties weakened by sanctions.
(2025-12-17). German Chancellor Merz gets emotional calls Ukraine War a 'daily nightmare'. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz grew visibly emotional while describing the Ukraine war as a "daily nightmare" that has lasted almost four years, calling it a "bad dream" that never ends for Ukrainians and for Europe. Speaking at the German-Ukrainian Business Forum in Berlin, Merz said he sometimes wakes up hoping the war was just a dream, only to realise it is a continuing "daily nightmare" for Ukraine and "for all of us." His remarks came as Russia claims to have captured nearly 5,000 square km of Ukrainian territory in 2025, underscoring how Europe has so far failed to deter Moscow's advances. Watch for more…
(2025-12-17). Goods transporters call off nationwide strike after successful talks with govt. tribune.com.pk 
Goods transporters, following successful negotiations with the government, have announced the end of their nationwide strike that continued for 10 days. | According to a spokesperson for the Goods Transporters Association, the government accepted most of the transporters' demands, prompting the decision to call off the strike with immediate effect. Vehicle movement is expected to resume from tonight. | The transporters had been demanding amendments to the relevant transport laws, withdrawal of FIRs and fines registered against drivers and vehicle owners, allocation of space for 1,000 containers at ports, and t…
(2025-12-17). Parliament Questions $2.3B Uganda-U.S Health Agreement. plusnews.ug 
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed Parliament's Health Committee to conduct a comprehensive review of a $2.3 billion (approximately UGX 8.09 trillion) health cooperation agreement between Uganda and the United States, following opposition demands for greater transparency. The directive comes amid debate among lawmakers over whether the agreement requires parliamentary ratification, with parallels drawn to …
(2025-12-17). Airtel Africa and SpaceX to launch Starlink service across Africa. independent.co.ug 
This marks the first satellite-to-mobile service for millions of people in Africa Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa today announced an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across all its 14 markets that serve 174 million customers. Through this partnership, Airtel Africa customers with compatible smartphones in regions without terrestrial coverage …
(2025-12-17). Beyond the Brink Trump and the Military. mediasanctuary.org This week on Beyond the Brink (and Fighting Back) Rosemary Armao speaks with Military reporter Mike Fabey . The US military under Secretary of Defense Mark Hegseth and Commander in Chief Donald Trump may be aiming to become more ready, fit and alert, but Fabey says this effort has led to piracy and the issuing of illegal orders. Fabey talks about warfare in the Caribbean and what traditional military professionals think of stopping drug trafficking with bombs.
(2025-12-17). Kazakhstan: Journalism, Free Expression in Further Peril. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Special police force officers stand outside the Orda.kz editorial office in Almaty, Kazakhstan, during a December 1, 2025 search of the premises after authorities opened a criminal case against Gulnara Bazhkenova, the publication's editor-in-chief, for allegedly "disseminating knowingly false information." | © 2025 Meiirim Bakytzhanqyzy (RFE/RL)…
(2025-12-17). Fans wrap around the block for the last days of Philly's Wanamaker Light Show. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? These may be the final days of the Wanamaker Building's Christmas pageantry. | The Light Show, narrated by Julie Andrews in the Grand Court, and the Dickens Village tableau of the story of "A Christmas Carol" have now returned to the building, which is mostly vacant since Macy's left last spring. | The holiday festivities have been an annual tradition for generations of Philadelphians. Joseph Gallo has been coming every year for 39 years, first as a 2-year-old with his paren…
(2025-12-17). SPL 2025/26: Al Nassr Top Goal Scorer So Far – Courtesy Felix, Ronaldo. ummid.com Saudi FC Al Nassr is the top goal scorer in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League (SPL) season so far, courtesy its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo and attacking Midfielder/Forward Joao Felix.
(2025-12-17). SEIU California Sits Out Fight Against Classroom Censorship. popularresistance.org SEIU California routinely uses fighting words. Unfortunately, when it was time to "stand up" and "fight back" against legislation that threatens the working conditions of tens of thousands of SEIU education workers, our union's spirited rhetoric dissipated. SEIU California stood down. | In the final days of the legislative session, AB 715, a dangerous censorship bill with broad implications for California public education, was forced through an abbreviated legislative process and subsequently signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom. | The bill was backed by Israel lobby groups and California Democrats.
(2025-12-17). PCB wants three player retentions, franchises pushing for five. tribune.com.pk 
In the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering allowing only 3 player retentions per franchise, while the existing franchises are demanding permission to retain 5 players. A final decision on this matter will be made soon. | According to details, the 11th edition of the PSL will be held from March 26 to May 3, 2026, with 2 new teams joining the league. To ensure that the new teams are competitive, the PCB will not permit the existing 6 franchises to retain 8 players this time. | Sources revealed that during a recent meeting, officials proposed a 3-player retention limit per…
(2025-12-17). Thailand Vs Cambodia: War for hills 677 & 350 with Russian-origin rockets – border conflict worsens. hindustantimes.com Thailand's Defence Ministry said Cambodian forces fired BM-21 rockets into Thai territory during clashes along the disputed border, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two neighbours. Officials said Thai troops repelled attempts to seize positions near the Prasath Thakwai area, while casualties on the Thai side reportedly rose to 16, with several civilians injured. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced on both sides of the border as fighting continues. Thailand has also imposed restrictions on vessels suspected of supplying Cambodia with fuel or weapons. Both countries blame each other for viol…
(2025-12-17). George Osborne proves that rich white men really are the problem. thecanary.co 
In an incredibly out-of-touch move, George Osborne has announced to the world that he is joining OpenAI as 'managing director and head of OpenAI for countries'. Hi, some personal news — I'm changing job. I recently asked myself the question: what's the most exciting and promising company in the world right now? The answer I […] | By
(2025-12-17). FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Continues To Break Records. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) | QNA | Doha, Qatar: The semi-finals of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 lived up to its promise of high-quality matches and enthusiastic crowds, resulting in …
(2025-12-17). A Perkasie family's cancer journey inspired this sci-fi fantasy choral music. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Once upon a time, three friends — a panda, a butterfly and an amalgam of the two, a pandafly — lived on three neighboring planets connected by bridges. | In the story "Cosmic Friends" by the 10-year-old author and illustrator Lizzy Thomas, the three best friends must save the world. | "She's definitely a little panda obsessed," said Yvonne Thomas, Lizzy's mother. | "They're fluffy and they're cute," Lizzy said, surrounded by a menagerie of stuffed pandas…
(2025-12-17). Zob Ahan, Shams Azar share the spoils: 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Zob Ahan football team were held to a goalless draw by Shams Azar in Matchweek 14 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
(2025-12-17). Chicago: In Solidarity with President Gustavo Petro the People of Colombia December 20, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-17). Humanitarian activities suspended in DRC province. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported the suspension of humanitarian activities in Fizi and Baraka due to the ongoing violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2025-12-17). British Empire: Rule the Waves. aljazeera.com How Britain fused naval dominance with corporate reach to build a global empire of trade and control.
(2025-12-17). Israeli, Greek, Cypriot officers meet to sideline Turkey. newarab.com 
The commander of the Israeli air force, The meeting, held in Cyprus, came amid concerns shared by the three countries that Turkey was entrenching its presenc…
(2025-12-17). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-17). When 'our civilisation' brays. strategic-culture.su Recent, well-documented events — though conspicuously underreported by the global media apparatus — offer a striking illustration of how this zoological logic operates in practice. | Join us on , , and . | Contac…
(2025-12-17). Thailand puts onus of ending war on Cambodia. tribune.com.pk 
Thailand said Tuesday that Cambodia must be first to announce a truce to halt fighting between the two nations after more than a week of deadly clashes in a reignited border conflict. | "As the aggressor onto Thai territory, Cambodia must announce the ceasefire first," Thai foreign ministry spokeswoman Maratee Nalita Andamo told reporters in Bangkok, adding that Cambodia must also cooperate in de-mining efforts at the border "sincerely". | Renewed fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours this month has killed at least 32 people, including soldiers and civilians, and displaced around 800,000, officials s…
(2025-12-17). Across the U.S., Black Communities Are Taking Action to Preserve Their History. capitalbnews.org 
It all started with a QR code. When Gerry James learned this summer that signs had been posted at National Park Service sites encouraging visitors to use a QR code to report information that could be considered "negative about either past or living Americans," he wanted to change the conservation. He felt as if the …
(2025-12-17). Save Our Forests, One Roll at a Time. otherwords.org North America's boreal forests are crucial for wildlife and the climate, but we're literally trashing them to make pulp for toilet paper and other disposable paper products. Companies are clear-cutting a million acres a year, according to a The northern boreal forests are Earth's largest terrestrial biome. They're the breeding grounds for 3-5 billion migrating birds that populate our backyards. And they're a key carbon sin…
(2025-12-17). Accept it or not, India faced absolute defeat by Pakistan in May conflict: Congress leader. geo.tv 
Metal debris lies on the ground in Wuyan in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, May 7, 2025. — ReutersEx-CM says India was completely defeated on first day of battle.IAF was completely grounded due to Pakistan's dominance: Chavan.Chavan says there was high…
(2025-12-17). Hebrew Commands, Nazi Handlers and Son: The history of Israeli K-9 unit. haaretz.com War dogs: A first-of-its-kind history by two former (human) members of Oketz, the IDF's elite canine unit, reveals dramatic successes alongside painful failures…
(2025-12-17). VIDEO: Snowfall in Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — The video footage shows snowfalll at the Imam Reza (as) Holy Shrine in the Iranian city of Mashhad on Wednesday.
(2025-12-17). 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.
(2025-12-17). MIT professor shot, killed at his home in Boston suburbs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — A professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has been shot and killed at his home, authorities said.
(2025-12-17). SEXUAL HEALTH AWARENESS: Reach A Hand Uganda trains young content creators. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Young content creators have been trained on specific Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) issues to strengthen the youth agency to lead SRHR awareness and action. The training forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen youth agency through the creation and dissemination of accurate, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive sexual and …
(2025-12-17). Putin boasts Russia seized 5,000 sq km in Ukraine after Merz's emotional speech. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 17 boasted that Russian forces have seized nearly 5,000 square km of Ukrainian territory this year, a stark battlefield "reality check" coming soon after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's emotional remarks about the war being a "daily nightmare." Putin said Russia now holds the "full strategic initiative," claiming Ukrainian troops are retreating "throughout the line of combat contact" despite fierce resistance. Watch for details…
(2025-12-17). Starmer tries to shut down Corbyn for highlighting hunger strikers at PMQs. thecanary.co Today, during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), Your Party's Jeremy Corbyn asked a question directing Starmer's attention to the Filton 24 hunger strikers. However, the Labour leader side-stepped the question, giving a typically infuriating non-answer. Corbyn draws attention to critical conditions of hunger strikers With their hunger strike now in its second month, conditions are becoming […] | By
(2025-12-17). Yemen: Free Forcibly Disappeared Journalist. hrw.org (Beirut) — The United Arab Emirates-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) and the Yemeni government should immediately provide information on the whereabouts of the journalist Naseh Shaker and unconditionally release him, 35 organizations including Human Rights Watch said in a letter today to the president and vice president of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council.Shaker, 35, is a Yemeni journalist who was forcibly disappeared by STC authorities on November 21, 2023, on his way to Beirut to attend a training organized by the Samir Kassir Foundation. The STC controls several governorates in Yemen, in…
(2025-12-17). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-17). 2 killed in Israeli strikes targeting vehicles in s. Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — At least two Lebanese have been killed and five others injured in two separate Israeli airstrikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health.
(2025-12-17). UK Hunger Strike: Palestine Activists Near Death as State Stalls. orinocotribune.com A serious crisis is rapidly unfolding inside UK prisons as eight Palestine Action-Affiliated activists held on remand continue a prolonged hunger strike (the biggest in the UK since 1981), that has already forced five of them into hospital. Lawyers warn that the group, detained under "terrorism charges," are being left to face death while government officials remain silent. | Legal representatives from Imran Khan & Partners Solicitors have appealed directly to Justice Secretary David Lammy, urging an emergency meeting before the activists' health "deteriorates beyond possible recovery." With two prisoners now aro…
(2025-12-17). Drapetomaniac Music: The Soundtrack To Black Liberation. newsone.com 
Source: Organic Media / Getty | Protest music has been omnipresent in the Black American psyche, ever since this land was reconfigured in the image of white colonization, and they nearly eradicated Indigenous peoples while subjugating Africans and their descendants to chattel. Our subordination has never equated to the severing of melodies linking us beyond time, borders, and language. | Music is the electrical current igniting our collective heartbeat, the drawstring that envelopes us within the intimate interiority of our world, a space even social media cannot manufacture for outsiders, though it tries. Our…
(2025-12-17). Credentialing apology reflects changes: no more 'dreading' of interviews. anabaptistworld.org An apology and a listening process in Indiana-Michigan Conference of Mennonite Church USA reveal how the conference's posture on inclusivity and ministerial credential reviews has changed over a decade.
(2025-12-17). Seven Kenyan nationals arrested for working illegally in SA. sanews.gov.za Seven Kenyan nationals arrested for working illegally in SA | Seven Kenyan nationals were arrested for allegedly working at a centre, despite entering the country on a tourist visa. | They were arrested after the Department of Home Affairs, in collaboration with other arms of law enforcement, executed a routine, lawful operation in Johannesburg, targeted at suspected violations of South African immigration law. | The operation followed after intelligence reports indicated that a number of Kenyan nationals had recently entered South Africa on tourist visas and had illegally taken up work at a centre that processes…
(2025-12-17). Iran stands against hegemony-seeking powers: IRGC cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA)—Referring to the hybrid war of the Global Arrogance waged against Iranian nation, the deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) says Iran has stood against the hegemony-seeking powers with might.
(2025-12-17). Ticketless Israeli teen sneaks onto flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna, casting doubt on Ben-Gurion Airport security. haaretz.com The 18-year-old managed to pass through four separate airport checkpoints without a ticket and board the plane. A former transport security official said the incident — the second in recent months — warrants an external investigation…
(2025-12-17). Pezeshkian stresses unity among Muslim nations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the Late Imam Khomeini was the messenger of unity and solidarity among people, stressing Muslim nations must be united so that enemies cannot sow discord among Muslim Ummah.
(2025-12-17). Julian Assange files criminal complaint against Nobel Foundation over "Instrument of War" Peace Prize. radiohc.cu Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden accusing 30 individuals associated with the Nobel Foundation, including its leadership, of committing serious suspected crimes, including the crime of gross misappropriation of funds, facilitation of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and the financing of the crime of aggression. | The complaint shows that Alfred Nobel's 1895 will explicitly mandates that the peace prize go to the individual who during the preceding year "conferred the greatest benefit to humankind" by doing "the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or…
(2025-12-17). Suspect arrested in connection to kidnapping of 11-year-old Israeli girl in 2024. haaretz.com The police are investigating a link between the attempted kidnapping and the disappearance of Haymanot Kasau, who went missing in February 2024. Police refuse to reclassify her disappearance as a kidnapping, which would mean more resources invested in the investigation…
(2025-12-16). Tibetan film honors those serving high-altitude communities. ecns.cn The Tibetan film Puruo Gangri premiered nationwide on Wednesday, depicting the spirit of perseverance and dedication of the remote Tsonyi county of the Xizang autonomous region.
(2025-12-16). Why the world comes to Yiwu. ecns.cn Despite an increasingly complex global trade environment, Yiwu—widely known as the world's capital of small commodities—continues to demonstrate strong resilience.
(2025-12-17). Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards. tribune.com.pk 
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize. | Dembele, 28, won the Ballon d'Or in September, rewarding an exceptional season with PSG, which included the Ligue 1 club's first Champions League title. | "I wanted to thank my teammates. Hard work pays off, it's been a fantastic year for me, both individually and collectively," said Dembele after the ceremony, which took place on the eve of the Intercontinental Cup final between PSG and Flamengo, also being held…
(2025-12-17). Russia's War Economy And Revival Of Human Meat Grinder. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | Akbar Novruz | Read more | In modern wars, the front line no longer begins at the trench. | It begins on a smartphone screen. Recruitment videos, paid | advertisements, and carefully …
(2025-12-17). Kalash tribe celebrates Chaumos Festival across Chitral valleys. tribune.com.pk 
The religious festival of the Kalash tribe, Chitermas (Chaumos), is currently underway in the Kalash Valley, drawing both locals and tourists to one of the region's most significant cultural celebrations. | The festival is being observed across all three Kalash valleys—Rumbur, Bumburet, and Birir—where community members are performing a series of traditional religious rituals that mark the arrival of winter. Among the key rituals held during the celebrations is Shara Berak, an important ceremonial practice central to the Chaumos festival. | Read: Snow leopard spotted in Munoor Valley, Chitral | Cha…
(2025-12-17). 'Sincaraz' rivalry lights up 2025 season. tribune.com.pk 
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner turned 2025 into a gripping tug-of-war for tennis supremacy by carving up the Grand Slams for a second straight year, while the women's game showcased depth and drama with four different major champions. | Sinner's dominant victory over Alexander Zverev at the start of the season helped him retain his Australian Open title and become the first Italian to capture three majors, moving past Nicola Pietrangeli who won back-to-back French Opens in 1959-60. | What followed after Sinner's three-month ban in February for anti-doping violations in 2024 was nothing short of spectacular,…
(2025-12-17). Oscars shortlist features three films centred on Palestine. newarab.com 
(2025-12-17). Coast Guard Removes "Hate Symbol" Designations Despite Assurances It Wouldn't. truthout.org The Coast Guard's new workplace harassment manual, which no longer classifies nooses and swastikas as hate symbols, quietly went into effect on Monday. The Washington Post was the first to report about the planned changes, in mid-November. The Trump White House derided that reporting as "false," and just hours later — after the proposed updates were met with widespread outcry — military… |
(2025-12-17). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-17). Ukraine's lost half a million troops? Russian army erases Chasiv Yar, Kurakhove, Siversk strongholds. hindustantimes.com Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has claimed that Ukraine has lost nearly half a million troops since the start of the war, a figure that, if accurate, would mark one of the most severe manpower tolls of the conflict. Russia's statement comes amid intensified fighting along key frontlines and as both sides continue to trade sharply differing casualty estimates.
(2025-12-17). 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?
(2025-12-17). Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount bid. newarab.com 
Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday In a statement, Warner Bros. said its board of directors had unanimously determined that Paramount's tender "is not in the best interests of WBD and its shareholders and does not meet the criteria of a 'Superior Proposal' unde…
(2025-12-17). Deadly US Strikes Hit Eastern Pacific Hours After Fentanyl Declared WMD. popularresistance.org The US military carried out an airstrike targeting several alleged drug-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean late on 15 December, killing eight people just hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Washington is officially declaring Fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction (WMD). | The army's Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said it bombed "designated terrorist organizations" with "lethal kinetic strikes." | SOUTHCOM added that eight were killed — "Three in the first vessel, two in the second, and three in the third."
(2025-12-17). Uganda Prisons Declare Standby Class One Ahead of 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Prisons Service has declared a Standby Class One period for all its staff, effective from December 15, 2025 to February 15, 2026, as part of heightened security preparations ahead of the festive season and the forthcoming general elections. In a press release issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner General of Prisons Dr. Johnson Byabashaija …
(2025-12-17). Healthcare Is Hard, Lying Republicans Make It Harder. scheerpost.com Dean Baker Beat The Press for The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) During his first term, after repeatedly promising the country a terrific health care plan, Donald Trump famously commented, "Nobody knew that health care could be so complicated." In fact, everyone who spent even a few minutes looking at the issue knew that …
(2025-12-17). Japan strengthens cooperation with Cuba for the benefit of children. plenglish.com Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) The Japanese ambassador to Cuba, Nakamura Kazhuito, highlighted his country's commitment to solidarity with a donation of one million dollars for water, sanitation, and maternal and child health in eastern Cuba.
(2025-12-17). Reminder for trustees' deadline to file ITR12T. sanews.gov.za Reminder for trustees' deadline to file ITR12T | The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has reiterated to trustees the importance of voluntary compliance in maintaining trust in the country's tax system. | All trustees and provisional taxpayers should submit both ITR12T trust and provisional tax returns by 19 January 2026. | "This reminder aligns with SARS' strategic intent to improve compliance across all taxpayer segments and protect the country's fiscus. | "SARS encourages trustees to gather all supporting documents, verify beneficiary information, and use SARS eFiling tools or online guides. This approach…
(2025-12-17). Punjab Wildlife Rangers recover three black bears in one week. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Wildlife Rangers have successfully recovered three black bears in the past week as part of an ongoing crackdown against the illegal possession of protected wildlife, officials said. Several individuals have also been booked in connection with these cases. | According to the Punjab Wildlife Department, the operations are being carried out under the directives of Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb and Secretary of Forests and Wildlife Captain (retired) Tahir Zafar Abbasi. Chief Wildlife Ranger Mobeen Elahi is leading the province-wide effort to retrieve illegally kept protected animals. | In one of the rece…
(2025-12-17). Victorian Materialisms, Crip Realities. publicbooks.org Raised-text print in the 19th century transformed literacy, reading practices, media representations of blindness, medical and journalistic discourse, and, most importantly, the everyday lives of blind people.
(2025-12-17). U.S. Prepares Counterstrike on EU Firms in Digital Markets Standoff. thinktank.pk In a bold move that could ignite a full-scale transatlantic digital trade conflict, the Trump administration has issued a stark warning to the European Union: ease up on fines and regulations targeting U.S. Big Tech companies, or face retaliatory fees and restrictions on major European service providers operating in the American market. The Office of …
(2025-12-17). Indonesians plea for global help. tribune.com.pk 
Nurlela Agusfitri has nowhere to turn after losing her home and business to devastating floods that wreaked havoc on her Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing more than 1,000 people. | Nearly three weeks since the massive deluge ravaged the island, 40-year-old Nurlela picked her way barefoot through uprooted trees and debris, as victims and civil society groups clamoured for international aid. | The latest government figures issued on Tuesday put the death toll at 1,030 people. Another 205 remain missing in the aftermath of one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit Sumatra's resource-rich Aceh province, th…
(2025-12-17). Houthi urges Muslim action after holy Qur'an insulted in US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) —The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement has strongly condemned the recent insult to the Holy Qur'an by a US congressional candidate, calling on Muslims worldwide to take a firm stand in defense of their sanctities.
(2025-12-17). BMA faces strike action from own staff over paltry pay offer. thecanary.co Doctors' union the British Medical Association (BMA) faces strike action from its own clerical staff over its long refusal to offer an adequate pay settlement. The disappointing news comes just as NHS doctors begin five days of strike action against health secretary Wes Streeting's damaging intransigence over doctors' demands for pay restoration after years of […] | By
(2025-12-16). Spokesperson reiterates resolute opposition to foreign interference in Taiwan question. ecns.cn Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, during a regular press conference in Beijing, China, December 17, 2025.She emphasized that attempting to achieve "independence" through external forces and military means poses a threat to the security and interests of the residents in Taiwan region.
(2025-12-17). Jamie Driscoll Joins Green Party as Newcastle Greens Build for 2026. thecanary.co Newcastle Green Party has today welcomed Jamie Driscoll to the fold. The move comes as leader of the party, Zack Polanski, is overseeing a surge in defections and support to the party. Driscoll, former Mayor of the North of Tyne Combined Authority, said he has joined the Green Party because its values align with his […] | By
(2025-12-17). England's resident doctors begin five-day strike. aljazeera.com The British Medical Association is calling for improved pay and an increase in available jobs for qualified doctors.
(2025-12-17). Rethinking Marcuse, Rethinking Marxism. counterpunch.org 
CounterPunch recently republished two compelling articles about Herbert Marcuse. Charles Reitz's study, "When Marxist Intellectuals Collaborated With the CIA," (December 12, 2025); and Michael Yates interview with Gabriel Rockhill, "An Insider Critique of the Imperial Theory Industry" (December 15, 2025). The Yates interview with Rockhill originally appeared in Monthly Review and reads like a rejoinder to Reitz's piece. The Rockhill interview is a
(2025-12-17). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-17). Canada's North Is Warming From The Ground Up, And Our Infrastructure Isn't Ready. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) On a winter day in Northern Canada, the cold feels absolute. Snow squeaks underfoot and rivers lie silent beneath thick ice. Yet beneath that familiar surface, the …
(2025-12-17). NBN's digital twin marks a turning point for intelligent infrastructure. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-17). Roseland Fights for Relief After a Billion-Dollar Oil Disaster. capitalbnews.org 
Four months have passed since a Louisiana oil facility burst apart, spewing a dense black sludge that drifted across homes, farms, and waterways as far as 50 miles away. Since then, the U.S. Department of Justice and Louisiana environmental regulators have filed a sweeping lawsuit against Smitty's Supply, the company that ran the facility storing …
(2025-12-17). China's Yellow Sea secret move spooks South Korea: Next target after Taiwan, Japan revealed. hindustantimes.com A quiet maritime move by China is setting off alarms in Seoul as mysterious buoy structures appear in disputed Yellow Sea waters. Framed as civilian or environmental installations, the placements are now drawing scrutiny from analysts, coastguards and diplomats alike. A new report suggests the buoys may signal more than navigation or research, raising concerns over control, access and long-term strategy. With past stand-offs already on record, the latest developments highlight how seemingly small actions at sea could reshape tensions between China and South Korea in a rapidly militarising region.
(2025-12-17). Pakistan reaffirms commitment to expanding ties with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has emphasized his country's commitment to expanding comprehensive cooperation with Iran, particularly in the economic sector.
(2025-12-17). The Downfall of Larry Summers Was Long Overdue. portside.org The Downfall of Larry Summers Was Long Overdue |
(2025-12-17). Pakistan Navy marks milestone with launch of fourth Hangor-class submarine 'Ghazi'. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Navy's fourth Hangor-class submarine -'Ghazi'- has been launched at Shuangliu Base in Wuhan, China, Inter-Services Public Relations said. | With the launch of Ghazi, Pakistan Navy has achieved another significant milestone where all four submarines under construction in China are now undergoing rigorous trials in the sea and are in the final stages to be handed over to Pakistan, the military media wing noted. | Pakistan signed an agreement with China for acquisition of eight Hangor-class submarines. Under the contract, four submarines are being built in China and remaining four will be constructed in…
(2025-12-16). Japanese woman's Beijing accident story draws millions, highlights Chinese kindness. ecns.cn A Japanese woman's social media account of the help she received after a traffic accident in Beijing has drawn millions of views, resonating widely online and sparking discussion about everyday goodwill between people of different countries.
(2025-12-17). Wizz Air to set up Israel base at Ben-Gurion Airport, at Ramon Airport. haaretz.com To operate a base in Israel, Wizz is expected to establish an Israeli subsidiary that will employ workers in the country. Wizz will employ foreign pilots who will be required to live in Israel, alongside Israeli crews trained for various jobs…
(2025-12-17). Want to see more WHYY News in your Google searches? Here's how. whyy.org WHYY News is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. | If you want more local news from the public media journalists you trust, you can set WHYY as a preferred source on Google. | Users can set WHYY News as a preferred source on Google. (Screenshot) | Once that's updated, WHYY News will appear more often under your "Top Stories" and "From your sources." | Users may follow the same process with any other outlets whose journal…
(2025-12-17). Susie Wiles: What top Trump aide said in her Vanity Fair interview. aljazeera.com US president's chief of staff describes Trump as having 'alcoholic's personality' and calls Elon Musk 'odd, odd duck'.
(2025-12-17). ICE Nativity scenes: Churches reimagine Christmas story amid deportations. anabaptistworld.org At first glance, the Nativity scene outside Lake Street Church in Evanston, Illinois, has all the traditional hallmarks: Figures resembling Mary and Joseph stand near a baby Jesus, who rests in a manger. | But this year, the details are decidedly different. For starters, Mary and Joseph are wearing gas masks. Jesus, who typically is depicted lying in hay, is instead nestled in a reflective blanket often used by immigrants in detention, with his hands bound with zip ties. And behind the family stands three Roman centurions wearing vests with a very modern label: ICE, or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
(2025-12-17). for In Arab Israeli towns and villages, any argument could end in murder. haaretz.com More and more murders in Arab society stem from petty disputes, not organized crime. With the community abandoned by the Israeli government, guns proliferating and families eroding, no one is left to settle feuds…
(2025-12-17). The year the US doubled down on critical minerals. grist.org 
President Donald Trump spent most of 2025 hacking away at large parts of the federal government. His administration fired, bought out, or otherwise ousted hundreds of thousands of federal employees. Entire agencies were gutted. By so many metrics, this year in politics has been defined more by what has been cut away than by what's been added on. | One tiny corner of regulation, however, has actually grown under Trump: the critical minerals list. Most people likely hadn't heard of "critical minerals" until early this year when the president repeatedly inserted the phrase into his statements, turning the once ob…
(2025-12-17). When Conscience Rewrote Australia: The Bondi Moment. moderndiplomacy.eu Moments of national trauma often reveal a country's deepest divisions. More seldom, they expose its moral essence. The Bondi terror attack did the latter. Amid chaos, fear, and gunfire, one man moved not away from danger but towards it. Ahmed al-Ahmed, a Syrian-born Australian father of four, wrestled a rifle from an attacker and, in …
(2025-12-17). Honduras sees no end in sight to the post-election crisis. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Dec. 17 (Prensa Latina) Nearly three weeks after general elections marred by numerous irregularities,…
(2025-12-17). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 17. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 17.
(2025-12-16). Breakthrough in BMI tech aids patients. ecns.cn Two Chinese patients with high-level paralysis have successfully used brain-machine interface technology to perform tasks using only their thoughts, including controlling a power wheelchair, directing a robotic dog to retrieve deliveries, and operating a robotic arm to grasp a cup and drink water.
(2025-12-17). Save ScheerPost, Save on Your Taxes. scheerpost.com To Our Readers and Supporters: Hey, do we have a deal for you — the folks supporting ScheerPost! Our fiscal sponsor, Community Partners (CP), provides an easy way to convert your support into a tax-deductible donation. Our $25,000 winter fundraising campaign will end on Dec. 31, and any amount you donate would qualify for a …
(2025-12-17). US dramatically escalates air strikes on Somalia under Trump this year. aljazeera.com Tump's strike total on conflict-ridden East African nation exceeds Bush, Obama and Biden administrations combined.
(2025-12-17). Past is Prologue: Black Erasure and the Myth of the White Ethnostate. counterpunch.org 
"Under slave laws, the necessity for color rankings was obvious, but in America today, post-civil-rights legislation, white people's conviction of their natural superiority is being lost. Rapidly lost. There are "people of color" everywhere, threatening to erase this long-understood definition of America. And what then? Another black President? A predominantly black Senate? Three black Supreme
(2025-12-17). What India Pays for Empty Parliament and Vanity Nationalism? ummid.com India pours public funds into Parliament and state assemblies as if they are engines of accountability, but what we receive in return is political theatre, ritual nationalism, walkouts, orchestrated chaos, and a government that uses the legislature as a rubber stamp.
(2025-12-17). IMF projects Pakistan GDP and trade outlook through 2030. tribune.com.pk 
The International Monetary Fund has projected that Pakistan's Gross Domestic Product could reach Rs193,630 billion by 2030, while exports are expected to rise to $46 billion, significantly lower than the government's target of $60 billion. For the next fiscal year, Pakistan's total exports are estimated at $36.46 billion, with exports expected to reach $40 billion in 2028 and approximately $43 billion in 2029. | The IMF released these revised projections as part of changes to Pakistan's key economic indicators framework. Sources indicate that, according to IMF estimates, Pakistan's GDP size will increase by ab…
(2025-12-17). Well-managed migration a strategic asset. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Observed annually on December 18, the International Migrants Day raises awareness of the impacts that migrants have on societies, both economically, culturally, and socially; however, well-managed migration is a strategic asset as it strengthens resilience, fuels prosperity, and supports social cohesion.
(2025-12-17). Are the zero-emissions ideologues energy blind? onlineopinion.com.au To 'make' renewables work, requires all the parts and components made from fossil fuels.
(2025-12-17). Hainan FTP to see diversified, high-quality growth after special customs operations. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China's southernmost island province of Hainan is poised to gain a more diversified and higher-quality economic structure following the launch of island-wide special customs operations on Thursday, said Huang Hanquan, a Chinese economist. Huang, head of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, made the remarks in the latest episode of China …
(2025-12-17). Israel blocks Canadian parliamentarians from entering West Bank, claiming. haaretz.com The Canadian foreign minister said that Ottawa has expressed its 'objections regarding the mistreatment of these Canadians'; Israel said the group was denied entry because of its links to Islamic Relief Worldwide, an NGO that Israel deems a terror group…
(2025-12-17). Philadelphia's water department wants to know whether your pipes are lead-free. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | As U.S. cities aim to meet federal regulations that require them to find and replace lead pipes over the next decade, the city of Philadelphia is making strides to determine whether service lines connected to hundreds of thousands of properties contain lead…
(2025-12-17). Keir Starmer Is Setting a Trap for Nigel Farage With Foreign Interference Inquiry. bylinetimes.com The For years the Labour party has been under pressure to take the issues of foreign interference, and dark money in our politics, more seriously. | However, a nervousness inside Downing Street about being seen to question the Br…
(2025-12-17). Philly's Roberta Fallon, TheArtBlog co-founder and WHYY community news partner, has died. whyy.org Roberta Fallon, 76, who co-founded Fallon founded TheArtBlog.org in 2003 with friend and partner Libby Rosof. As its executive director, Fallon joined
(2025-12-17). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-17). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-17). What Does the Census Data Say About "The Lost Generation" peoplespolicyproject.org 
On Monday, Jacob Savage wrote a
(2025-12-17). Rasht-Astara railway contract to be finalized by next month. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — Iran's deputy minister of roads and urban development has said that the Rasht-Astara Railway project's contract between Iran and Russia would be finalized within the next one month.
(2025-12-17). Ford takes $20bn hit to reverse course on electric cars. wattsupwiththat.com Ford will take a $19.5bn ( £14.5bn) hit as it tore up plans to invest significant sums into electric cars.
(2025-12-16). Chinese Embassy in Cambodia urges nationals to leave border areas amid Cambodia—Thailand tensions. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia on Wednesday urged Chinese nationals near the Cambodia—Thailand border to move to safer areas, citing ongoing tensions, and advised those elsewhere in the country to avoid travel to the border region for now.
(2025-12-17). Lukashenko: Continuation of Ukraine war will lead to global conflict. eng.belta.by "If Ukraine believes it can defeat Russia and is prepared to continue the war, then let it fight. In my view, and I believe Trump shares this position, if the fighting continues on its current path, Ukraine will disappear from the map. It will cease to exist," he stated.
(2025-12-17). Honduras on the edge: Xiomara Castro calls for popular mobilization to confront US-backed coup plot. peoplesdispatch.org Two weeks after elections in Honduras, no winner has yet been declared yet. As the irregularities grow, both the Liberal Party and LIBRE have denounced electoral fraud is being committed in favor of the far-right candidate.
(2025-12-17). Health Care is Hard, Lying Republicans Make It Harder. counterpunch.org 
During his first term, after repeatedly promising the country a terrific health care plan, Donald Trump famously commented, "Nobody knew that health care could be so complicated." In fact, everyone who spent even a few minutes looking at the issue knew that health care was complicated. That is why Obamacare ended up being a hodgepodge
(2025-12-17). 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.
(2025-12-17). Don't Throw Out the Supercomputer with the Climate Models. wattsupwiththat.com But before anyone pulls the plug entirely, it might be wise to remember that weather is real, models are fallible, and supercomputers don't vote.
(2025-12-17). US Tells Ukraine 'It Must Withdraw From Donetsk Region For Peace Deal'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Gulf Times) US negotiators have told Ukraine during peace talks in Berlin that it must agree to withdraw forces from the eastern Donetsk region under any deal to end the nearly …
(2025-12-17). Donald Trump's Remarks on the Death of Rob Reiner Are Next-Level Degradation. portside.org Donald Trump's Remarks on the Death of Rob Reiner Are Next-Level Degradation |
(2025-12-17). 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.
(2025-12-17). How Trump's National Security Strategy impacts the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2025-12-17). Stern warning against reckless behaviour on Gauteng roads. sanews.gov.za Stern warning against reckless behaviour on Gauteng roads | The Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, has warned motorists that there will be zero tolerance for unroadworthy vehicles, reckless behaviour, or criminality on Gauteng's roads. ⚪ "Our enforcement teams are acting decisively to protect commuters and ensure full compliance by public transport operators. Road safety is not negotiable, and those who undermine it will be dealt with without exception," Diale-Tlabela said on Wednesday. ⚪ With a dedicated team of 96 officers, the MEC said the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) remai…
(2025-12-17). US Senate passes $901bn defence bill. aljazeera.com Legislation reflects Democrats' efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration's military action.
(2025-12-17). It's Time for America to Indict Itself. counterpunch.org 
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. On December 14,1995 leaders from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and the former Yugoslavia signed the Dayton Peace Agreement, ending a ferocious three-and-a-half-year war that claimed around 100,000 lives, left thousands missing, and reduced entire communities to rubble. But the war in Bosnia
(2025-12-17). Best music of the 21st century. whyy.org From 2000 to the mid-2020s, music was reshaped by technology as genres were blurred and a new set of global voices emerged. The mp3-era upended the industry, iTunes popularized digital sales and streaming changed everything. | So which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?
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| Today on Studio 2, Avi and Cherri hash it out with two music critics with tastes that transcend genres and generations. | Guests: | Charles Holmes, senior staff writer at The Ringer | Dan DeLuca, pop music critic at The Philadelp…
(2025-12-17). Justice Jahangiri challenges IHC order in law degree case, demands full court. tribune.com.pk 
Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri on Wednesday approached the Federal Constitutional Court, challenging an Islamabad High Court (IHC) order that declared maintainable a quo warranto petition questioning his eligibility to hold office as an IHC judge. | Separately, an application has been filed before the Islamabad High Court by Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri seeking the formation of a 'full court' and the recusal of certain judges, including Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar. | The application states that the writ petition challenging his appointment on the ground of an allegedly invalid law degree wa…
(2025-12-17). NY Community Demands Justice After Black Man Beaten And Tased By Peekskill Police. newsone.com 
Source: peekskillherald / peekskillherald | Community members in Peekskill are organizing in support of 42-year-old Damar Fields, following the release of a video showing him being tased, kicked, and struck by a police officer during an arrest on Dec. 3 at Riverfront Green Park. According to the Peekskill Herald, the video, shared by community activist Darrell Davis, who serves as a spokesperson for Fields' family,
(2025-12-17). Russian Military Present On Vessels Of Russia's Shadow Fleet Swedish Navy. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) Swedish Navy Operations Chief Marko Petkovic stated this in an interview with SVT, TVP World reports, according to Ukrinform. | "We have seen and received information that …
(2025-12-17). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-12-17). The Future of Humanity's Past: U.S. Archaeology Confronts a Research Hinge Point. counterpunch.org 
The long American century is over. Across the world, affiliations and institutions staked in blood and soil, faith-based (as opposed to empirically based) ways of knowing, and personalized, autocratic power are all in ascendance. Notions of linear, inevitable progress and conceptual frames that wall off modernity from what came before now seem more like pipe
(2025-12-17). BREAKING: FDA Refuses to Add "Black Box Warning" to mRNA Injections—Despite FDA Scientists Recommending It/By Nicolas Hulscher. voicesfromsyria.com 
Peer-reviewed evidence of irreversible heart damage and fatal cardiac arrest is dismissed by FDA leadership. Original Link Here: BREAKING: FDA Refuses to Add "Black Box Warning" to mRNA Injections—Despite FDA Scientists Recommending It — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Nicolas Hulscher Global Research, December 17, 2025 Focal Points A few days …
(2025-12-17). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-17). China's Newest Carrier Fujian Makes First Taiwan Strait Transit. moderndiplomacy.eu China's most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, marking its first known transit of the sensitive waterway since formally entering service last month, according to Taiwan's defence ministry. Taipei said its forces monitored the carrier as it passed through the strait, releasing a grainy image showing the vessel without …
(2025-12-17). Government Injects UGX 1B to Support Northern Uganda Arts Creative Economy. plusnews.ug 
The government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has injected one billion Shillings into the Northern Uganda Arts and Creative Industry. The revolving fund was recently handed over to the Walk Arts Creative Foundation to support asset financing, music production, and commercial agriculture for artists and other creatives in the region. The Foundation's …
(2025-12-17). Activists graffiti hunger strikers' demands across David Lammy's office. thecanary.co Activists have graffitied the demands of eight hunger strikers across the North London office of David Lammy. The action, at the office of the deputy prime minister and justice secretary, took place early this morning, 17 December. And it happened as prison staff were denying medical care to an activist near death. Hunger strikers' demands […] | By
(2025-12-17). about time we told our children the real story of Hanukkah. haaretz.com The myth depicts a struggle between 'Jews' and 'Greeks,' with Hellenist Jews in between. But this hides a complex truth: social collapse due to internecine struggles by corrupt leaders lusting for power, money and glory…
(2025-12-17). Vijay Prashad: Kerala Has Abolished Extreme Poverty. consortiumnews.com Instead of a one-size-fits-all development agenda, the south-western Indian state used clear public policy, decentralised planning and the leadership of its cooperative movement. By Vijay Prashad Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research CN at 30 On Nov. 1, the south-western Indian state of…
(2025-12-16). More Europeans favor stronger China ties in tech. ecns.cn Public support for closer ties between Europe and China has risen sharply, while calls are growing for a tougher European stance toward the United States and U.S.At the same time, a significant share of respondents believe Europe should adopt a firmer position toward the U.S., especially in defending its strategic and technological interests."ÄÄ"ÄÄEuropean Robotics Forum opens in Stuttgart, Germany, March 24, 2025.
(2025-12-17). From pulpit to turntables: The Priest DJ drawing young crowds across Latin America. tribune.com.pk 
Under sweeping stage lights in Monterrey, Mexico, a packed dance floor pulses as a Catholic priest in a clerical collar raises one hand from the stage, electronic beats thundering through the hall. | Photo: Reuters | Hundreds move in unison as Father Guilherme Peixoto looks out over the crowd – not from a pulpit, but from behind turntables. Peixoto, who hails from Portugal, has played at some of the world's most famous clubs. Now he's touring Latin America, filling venues from Colombia to Mexico – home to the world's second-largest Catholic population. | Each time Peixoto, a career clergyman, steps onto the st…
(2025-12-17). Iranian documentary "Cutting Through Rocks" shortlisted for 98th Academy Awards. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian documentary "Cutting Through Rocks" directed by Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni is among the 15 films shortlisted in the Documentary Feature Film category of the 98th Academy Awards.
(2025-12-17). Dembele and Bonmati win top prizes at the Best. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – France attacker Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 FIFA Best Men's Player Award, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati won the Best Women's Player Award for third straight year, FIFA announced Tuesday night.
(2025-12-17). Senate Passes Massive $901 Billion National Defense Authorization Act, Sending It to Trump's Desk. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Wednesday passed the $901 billion 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the sweeping annual military spending bill that will be combined with legislation passed earlier this year to bring the total US military budget to over $1 trillion. The bill passed in a vote of 77-20, with just two Republicans, Senators Rand Paul (KY) …
(2025-12-17). Your Next Puffer Jacket Could Be Made From Bullrushes, As Carbon-Storing Peat Farming Takes Off. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Have you ever wondered what keeps you warm in your winter jacket? Most jacket insulation is made from human made synthetic fibres (polyester) or natural down from ducks …
(2025-12-17). 'Climate adaptation best strategy to reduce climate vulnerabilities'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Boosting resilience and adaptation is the most effective strategy to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said.
(2025-12-17). Texas Universities Use AI To Rewrite How Classes Talk About Race. newsone.com 
(2025-12-17). 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.
(2025-12-17). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-17). Trump's approval rating drops to 39%: Poll. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump's approval rating slipped in recent days to nearly its lowest level of his current term as voters from his Republican Party soured on his handling of the economy.
(2025-12-17). Dembele Scoops Best FIFA Men's Player Award In Doha. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) | The Peninsula | Doha, Qatar: Paris Saint-Germain and France superstar Ousmane Dembele won the Best FIFA Men's Player 2025 at a special event at Fairmont Katara Hall in Doha …
(2025-12-17). NY Power Coalition on Why Hochul's Energy Plan Breaks Climate Law. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday December 16, the Hochul administration approved an update to the state energy plan which embraced an All-of-the-Above energy policy including fossil fuels and nuclear power. Many climate groups challenged the plan as being out of compliance with the goals included in the CLCPA, the state's climate law five years ago. Many are disappointed that not only has Hochul and NYPA failed to commit to build 15 GW of publicly owned renewable energy to meet the state's climate goal, but recently backed down to 5.5 GW. Alex Patterson of the Public Power NY Coalition talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magaz…
(2025-12-17). From Record Warming To Rusting Rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card Shows A Region Transforming Faster Than Expected. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Arctic is transforming faster and with more far-reaching consequences than scientists expected just 20 years ago, when the first Arctic Report Card assessed the …
(2025-12-17). The Congregation: Brixton Tube Station's Mural Of Joy, Resistance And Community. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Rudy Loewe's arresting mural The Congregation sits above the entrance to Brixton Underground station in London. The large-scale painting highlights the people and places …
(2025-12-17). Israel military-settler alliance kills two children in two days in occupied West Bank. thecanary.co Israel's occupation army killed a child in the West Bank on 15 December. Then, after his funeral, an Israeli settler murdered another child on 16 December. And this military-settler murdering spree is just business as usual amid Israel's accelerating ethnic cleansing of the occupied Palestinian territory. Most media outlets that bothered to cover this (you'll struggle […] | By
(2025-12-17). How Can a Skilled Personal Injury Lawyer Help You Pursue Compensation in Indiana? moguldom.com After suffering a personal injury, your life takes a different turn. Personal injury laws ensure victims can receive compensation for the damages they suffer. The end goal is to receive some sort of restitution that returns them to the position they would have been in before the accident happened. "Compensation in personal injury cases can …
(2025-12-17). More than 80 Judiciary Staff Retire After Decades of Service. plusnews.ug 
At least 86 judicial officers and support staff have officially retired from the Judiciary, a development that is expected to leave notable staffing gaps within the institution. The retirees include senior judges, magistrates, accountants, clerks, interpreters, drivers, clerical officers, process servers, office attendants, and other support staff who have served the Judiciary for decades. Among those …
(2025-12-17). Putin exposes West's failed plans, says 'European little pigs' tried to profit from Russia's fall. hindustantimes.com eRussian President Vladimir Putin has launched a sharp attack on Western powers, accusing European leaders of attempting to profit from what he described as Russia's expected collapse. In a strongly worded remark, Putin claimed that Western strategies to weaken Moscow have failed, while using provocative language to criticise European governments. The comments come amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine war, sanctions, and Europe's security posture.
(2025-12-17). Faced with Trump's deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom. aljazeera.com The US has increasingly looked abroad to fill teaching shortages. But some educators fear uncertainty under Trump.
(2025-12-17). Delaware replaces Trump's pick for U.S. attorney without legal drama seen in New Jersey, Virginia. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Delaware has a new U.S. attorney, but the change of leadership occurred without the legal drama and tumult that has tainted the Trump administration's picks in New Jersey, Virginia and other states. | The transition in Delaware was formalized Friday morning when the state's federal judges — for the second time in a month — rejected President Donald Trump's loyalist and handpicked appointee, former state Republican chair Julianne Murray. | The judges instead insta…
(2025-12-17). As Bondi Beach attack unfolded, Hasbara machine wasted no time. newarab.com 
In the aftermath of the This hasty linkage, lacking credible evidence, falls within a broader process of disinformation, in which isolated acts of violence are instrumentalized to serve a pro-Israel…
(2025-12-16). Insights | Russian scholar: Japan's rising militarism has deep roots for long time. ecns.cn Commenting on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan, Russian scholar Vladimir Nelidov said the trend towards the militarization of Japan has been going on for a long time.
(2025-12-17). Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai found guilty under national security law. globalvoices.org 
After two years of trial, Lai is found guilty of colluding with foreign forcesGlobal Voices Jimmy Lai in 2020. Photo: HKFP. | This article was first
(2025-12-17). travel ban is an insult to Palestinians. So much for his Middle. haaretz.com Touting a peace plan promising security and stability for Israelis and Palestinians, he is now treating every Palestinian as a suspect…
(2025-12-17). Reunión de expertos analizó resultados preliminares de Jusvinza en pacientes con chikungunya. cubadebate.cu Con la mirada puesta en el comportamiento de las arbovirosis en el país, tuvo lugar la más reciente reunión de los Expertos y Científicos, encabezada por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. El experto expuso los resultados preliminares de un estudio clínico sobre efecto terapéutico de la administración de Jusvinza.
(2025-12-17). US designates EGC, Colombia's largest illegal armed group, as foreign terrorist organization. colombiareports.com The United States' Department of State designated Colombia's largest paramilitary organization EGC as a foreign terrorist organization. According to the State Department, the Ejercito Gaitanista de Colombia (EGC) is called "Clan del Golfo," and is "a violent and powerful criminal organization with thousands of members." The group's primary source of income is cocaine trafficking, which …
(2025-12-17). At least 5 reported dead in Colombia after 72-hour ELN offensive. colombiareports.com Colombia's longest-living guerrilla group ELN killed at least five people in 60 attacks that were carried out as part of its 72-hour offensive to shut down or disrupt the economy. Among those killed are two policemen from the city of Cali and three civilians from the northeastern Norte de Santander province, one of the regions …
(2025-12-17). Proyecto de Ley de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación: Una apuesta al desarrollo. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente, Armando Rodríguez Batista, ofreció detalles en la Mesa Redonda sobre el exhaustivo proceso de construcción del proyecto de Ley General de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación, cuyo texto final será presentado para su aprobación a la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular.
(2025-12-17). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1 820 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica pronostica para el horario pico nocturno una disponibilidad de 1 610 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 400 MW, para un déficit de 1 790 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se espera una afectación de 1 820 MW en este momento del día.
(2025-12-17). La Unión Eléctrica pronostica una afectación de 1 820 MW para el horario pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu La Unión Eléctrica pronostica para el horario pico nocturno una disponibilidad de 1 610 MW y una demanda máxima de 3 400 MW, para un déficit de 1 790 MW, por lo que, de mantenerse las condiciones previstas, se espera una afectación de 1 820 MW en este momento del día.
(2025-12-17). Podcast Las 3 del día: Resumen de las noticias publicadas en Cubadebate en las últimas horas. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos al resumen de las principales noticias publicadas ayer, 16 de diciembre, en Cubadebate. Sobresale el reconocimiento al programa Mesa Redonda en el 26 aniversario de su primera salida al aire, espacio referente en la comunicación del análisis de temas políticos, económicos y sociales de nuestro país.
(2025-12-17). Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey. tribune.com.pk 
Late strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for Barcelona against third-tier side Guadalajara on Tuesday, sending the Catalans through to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. | Barcelona laboured for much of the match at the Pedro Escartin stadium, holding over 80% of possession but struggling to break down a disciplined five-man Guadalajara defence. | Barcelona coach Hansi Flick introduced regular starters Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, and Pedri from the bench in the second half, seeking a breakthrough. | The changes finally paid dividends in the 77th…
(2025-12-17). La National Security Strategy ed il Medio Oriente. strategic-culture.su Il documento sulla sicurezza nazionale dell'amministrazione Trump dedica poco spazio al Medio Oriente, concentrandosi principalmente sull'emisfero occidentale e sul suo totale controllo da parte della potenza egemone americana. Tuttavia, non mancano alcuni spunti interessanti, sebbene già messi in evidenza dalle precedenti amministrazioni. | Segue nostro Prima di analizzare cià≤ che la nuova strategia di sicurezza nazionale degli Stat…