(2025-12-13). Israel claims to have killed senior Hamas commander, Raed Saad, in Gaza. aljazeera.com There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or from medics that Saad was among the dead.
(2025-12-13). LIVE: Israel says it killed Hamas' Raed Saad in Gaza; group condemns attack. aljazeera.com Israel says 'key' Hamas member targeted in north Strip as army threatens to bomb southern Lebanon.
(2025-12-13). At least 16 dead in Gaza as heavy rains batter territory. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency on Friday said at least 16 people had died in the last 24 hours, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across
(2025-12-13). President, there will be no pardon for October Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu. haaretz.com While in Tel Aviv thousands called to establish a state commission of inquiry for October 7, in Jerusalem, protesters demanded the president refuse to pardon Netanyahu. In the south, people gathered to call for the return of the last hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili…
(2025-12-13). Israel says it killed Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza strike. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities, as the vehicle was driving along the Al-Rashid coastal road, in the Hamas-controlled part of Gaza. | Israel's Prime Mi…
(2025-12-13). It is not too late for the world to redeem itself on Gaza. aljazeera.com And it can do so by saving its children.
thecanary.co (2025-12-13). Police forced to pay damages after false imprisonment of anti-genocide protesterThe Guardian has reported that the Metropolitan Police are having to pay out £7,500 in damages after wrongly arresting a protester for opposing Israel's war crimes at the start of its genocide in Gaza. Police essentially admitted to: | | false imprisonment, assault and battery, and misfeasance in public office.
chattanoogan.com (2025-12-13). Genocide And Manufactured SilenceToday, I want to write to you about the western media role in the Genocide in Gaza: | | About how an entire people's suffering can be hidden in plain sight. | | About how silence is manufactured. | | About how genocide can unfold while the world looks away – not accidentally, but by design. | | For over two years now, Gaza has been flattened. Families buried under their homes. Children pulled from rubble. Hospitals bombed. Journalists targeted. Entire neighborhoods erased.
(2025-12-13). Israeli drone strike kills several Palestinians in vehicle west of Gaza City. tehrantimes.com Several Palestinians were killed and injured on Saturday after an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle west of Gaza City, WAFA reported Saturday, citing local sources.
(2025-12-13). Israeli forces kill senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza strike. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. | The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities. There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or medics that Saed was among the dead. | The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander in Gaza City, without giving a name or details. | If Saed was killed, it would be the highest-profile assassination of a senior H…
(2025-12-13). Virtual reality offers escape to Gaza children wounded in Israel's war. aljazeera.com VR headsets are offering injured, traumatised Palestinian children respite from hardships in war-torn Gaza.
(2025-12-13). Over 1,000 Palestinians died awaiting medical evacuations: WHO. newarab.com 
More than a thousand Palestinians have died in the Gaza Strip while waiting for medical evacuation permits from Israel between July 2024 and late November this year, the World Health Organisation said Friday. | Rick Peeperkorn, the WHO representative for the occupied Palestinian territories, told reporters at the UN headquarters in New York that 1,092 patients died between July 2024 and 28 November 2025, citing Gaza's health authorities. | But he said the figure was likely an underestimate, based only on reported deaths. He added that the WHO "has called on more countries to accept patients from Gaza and for medi…
(2025-12-13). Gaza students return to war-damaged colleges, holding onto hope amid ruins. independent.co.ug 
GAZA, ISRAEL | Xinhua | Among the rubble of Gaza City's Islamic University, Ahmed Totah approached his first classroom with a mix of fear and hope. The campus was badly damaged, but the 19-year-old was finally starting the university education he had dreamed of. "I never imagined this moment would come so quickly," he said, …
(2025-12-13). 13 Gazans dead as heavy rains batter territory. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza's civil defence agency on Friday said at least 13 people had died in the last 24 hours, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as a winter storm batters the territory. | Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late Wednesday, compounding the suffering of the territory's residents, nearly all of whom were displaced during more than two years of war. | Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, told AFP three children had died from exposure to the cold — two in Gaza City and one in…
(2025-12-13). Storm Byron impacts 250,000 displaced Gazans as infrastructure collapses. tehrantimes.com Gaza's Government Media Office has issued updates detailing the extent of the devastation left by Storm Byron across Gaza.
(2025-12-13). Gaza flooding: Child dies as winter storms drown displacement camps. thecanary.co Medical sources reported on Thursday that a nine-month-old baby girl died as a result of the severe cold inside a tent in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. While a civil defence spokesperson revealed that Gaza flooding left thousands of tents damaged and blown away. Activists on social media shared a photo of the infant who died […] | By
(2025-12-13). Global Outrage Peaks: UN Votes 139-12 to Save Gaza from Starvation. thinktank.pk In a landmark move underscoring the world's growing impatience with humanitarian blockades, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a powerful resolution urging Israel to open the floodgates for aid into Gaza. Adopted on December 12, 2025, this non-binding but symbolically charged decision comes at a critical juncture, just months after a fragile ceasefire brokered …
(2025-12-13). Sources: Italy tells U.S. it commits to sending troops to the Gaza stabilization force. haaretz.com Italy is the only country so far to make such a commitment. Indonesia previously said it would participate in the stabilization force, but only with medical and construction teams. Turkey, which periodically announces its intention to participate, faces strong objections by Israel…
(2025-12-13). Eurovision legends to surrender trophies as boycott over Gaza intensifies. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Reflecting a growing momentum in the cultural boycott against Israel, legendary Irish singer Charlie McGettigan has announced he will surrender his 1994 Eurovision trophy.
(2025-12-13). Biden administration briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel during Gaza war, sources say. haaretz.com U.S. intelligence officials briefly withheld live drone feeds and limited Israel's use of some targeting information during the Gaza war over concerns about civilian casualties and alleged mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners, resuming sharing only after Israel provided assurances…
(2025-12-13). Destruction of Evidence: The Struggle to Count the Dead in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org 
In our latest visual, we highlight how the conditions of genocide make it difficult to accurately document the death toll and other aspects of the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. This visual was inspired by various efforts by public health experts to estimate or project the possible death toll in Gaza, prompting important …
(2025-12-13). New Epstein estate photos show Trump surrounded by women with blacked-out faces. tehrantimes.com House Democrats released a selection of photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, including some of Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and the former Prince Andrew, AP reported Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Trump grilled as he answers on Epstein photos, Venezuela and Thailand-Cambodia war. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump addressed several major issues during his latest press conference. He responded to newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, dismissing them as insignificant and accusing Democrats of creating a false narrative. Trump also claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after speaking with their leaders. Additionally, he signed legislation honoring the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. Trump avoided answering questions about potential U.S. seizure of more Venezuelan oil assets, hinted at possible land actions r…
(2025-12-13). US Democrats release new cache of Epstein photos. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua stress Iran's role on intl. stage. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Ambassadors of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua to Tehran have underlined Iran's outstanding role in changing power equation on the international stage.
(2025-12-13). Hostage Property and the Global Firestorm. dissidentvoice.org 
Sanctions and asset seizures are not neutral tools. They are weapons of empire. Venezuela and Russia stand at the center of this economic warfare, but they are not alone. From Iraq to Libya, nations have been stripped of their wealth, their citizens punished, and their sovereignty undermined. What emerges is a global system where confiscation …
(2025-12-13). Venezuela: President Maduro Calls US Seizure of Oil Tanker Act of Piracy, Reports Crew Forcibly Disappeared. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Yesterday, they committed an absolutely criminal and illegal act when they carried out a military assault, kidnapping, and robbery—like pirates of the Caribbean—of a merchant, commercial, civilian, p…
(2025-12-13). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's Thuggish Empire. consortiumnews.com The Venezuelan tanker seizure and Denmark's anxiety about Greenland both show the White House's bullying 2025 National Security Strategy in brazen action. By Jeffrey D. Sachs Common Dreams CN at 30 The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) recently released by President Donald…
(2025-12-13). Trump's Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Outlines Imperial Intentions for Latin America. scheerpost.com By Michael Fox for Truthout On Wednesday, December 10, Donald Trump announced that the United States had seized a tanker in the Caribbean carrying more than 1.6 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil. "Large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and other things are happening," Trump told the press. The seizure is only the latest move …
(2025-12-13). Decades of Global Drone War Made Trump's Caribbean Killing Spree Possible. truthout.org On September 2, 2025, a small fishing boat carrying 11 people was targeted by a U.S. Reaper drone off the coast of Venezuela. Hellfire missiles were fired. Two survivors clung to the wreckage. Their identities and motives were unknown. Their behavior showed no hostility. Moments later, the drone operator launched a second strike — the so-called "double tap" — killing the final survivors. |
(2025-12-13). USA and Venezuela. Fighting a fantasy cartel with a spear. indybay.org The US government has put a bounty of fifty million US dollars on his head. Maduro is not a fugitive; he conducts his government business in full view of the public. The Cártel de los Soles — the Cartel of the Suns — does not exist; it is a figment of the US government's imagination…
(2025-12-13). Artificial Beaver Dams Show Promise In Offsetting Climate Change Effects. eurasiareview.com The use of artificial beaver dams to replicate the ecological benefits created by the industrious rodents shows promise for offsetting damage to fish habitat, water quality, and biodiversity arising from climate change. | But as the use of such "beaver mimicry" spreads, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, there are key gaps in the research and a need for more studies that examine whether the outcomes seen in specific projects are broadly applicable. That is a key takeaway from a new review of scientific literature by Washington State University researchers and others. | "There's a fair amount of active rese…
(2025-12-13). The Specter Of Al Capone Is Haunting Poland OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Andrzej Strojny | To American observers, Poland can appear to be an example of successful political transformation. A country that threw off the yoke of communism in 1989, shifted towards a market system, and this year ranked 20th among the world's largest economies. However, more than 30 years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the demons of state tyranny are reawakening on the Vistula River. This time, the threat to freedom does not come from Moscow, but from local town halls. In selected cities, bans on the sale of alcohol by shops at night are being introduced. Under the guise of health concerns, regul…
(2025-12-13). Trump Admin Leaves Data About Trans People Out of Prison Sexual Violence Reports. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday released long-awaited reports about sexual violence in prisons and jails, but omitted data on transgender incarcerated people. The two reports came just days after a memo obtained by Prism revealed the department's plans to dismantle prison rape protections for transgender and intersex people in adult and youth facilities across the country. |
(2025-12-13). Bill McKibben: "Trump … assault on environmental norms is more shrill than confident" wattsupwiththat.com "… When historians look back at 2025, … the story they will tell is … the U.S. … surrendered … primacy to its … adversary …"
(2025-12-13). Congress Amplifies 'Vote Chori' Campaign with Mega Rally at Ramlila Maidan. devdiscourse.com The Congress is set to escalate its campaign against alleged vote rigging with a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, aiming to hold the government and Election Commission responsible for purported election interference.
(2025-12-13). Why Small Language Models Are the Real Path to Digital Sovereignty in the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu Beyond the Illusion of Sovereignty Across the Global South, governments find themselves pulled into the race to build national large language models (LLMs). These efforts often stem from the belief that technological sovereignty can be measured by computing capacity or model size. Over the past two years, a dominant global narrative has taken hold—echoed through …
(2025-12-13). Colombia's ELN rebels prepare for battle amid Trump 'intervention' threat. aljazeera.com ELN conducts military drills, orders civilians indoors, as Trump warns drug-producing nations face potential attack.
(2025-12-13). Iran is ready to expand coop. with Ethiopia: Pres. Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his country is keen on expanding and broadening relations with Ethiopia in all fields.
(2025-12-13). MHT CET 2026 Syllabus, Marking Scheme Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' syllabus and marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB groups both) to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2025-12-13). Hezbollah leader: Disarming resistance would mean Lebanon's end. tehrantimes.com Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected any attempts to disarm the resistance, framing such efforts as a direct extension of Israel's strategic objectives and a threat to Lebanon's very existence.
(2025-12-13). Inside the world of Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines. aljazeera.com 101 East investigates Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines and their impact on the faithful and the vulnerable.
(2025-12-13). Large, unmanned jet makes maiden flight. ecns.cn China, on Thursday, launched the maiden flight of a new type of large, multifunctional unmanned jet that can undertake both civilian and military tasks.
(2025-12-13). Trump's rival Gavin Newsom mocks Elon Musk with 'pro-trans' jibe; 'Sorry your daughter hates you…'. hindustantimes.com In a blistering new flashpoint in America's culture war, California Governor Gavin Newsom's team publicly mocks Elon Musk over his estranged transgender child, triggering a furious counterattack from the world's richest man. Musk fires back with names, timelines and accusations, insisting his "son Xavier" is mentally ill and "killed" by a so‚Äëcalled "woke mind virus." As Vivian Jenna Wilson's story is dragged back into the spotlight, the feud morphs from policy sparring into a raw, personal brawl over gender, parenting and political clout.
(2025-12-13). Crypto giant Tether tests Agnelli family. tribune.com.pk 
The Agnelli family has no intention of selling Juventus, opens new tab to crypto group Tether or anyone else, sources close to the family's holding company Exor said, after Tether bid for Italy's most historically successful soccer club. | Tether said on Friday it had submitted an all-cash proposal to Exor to buy its entire stake in the Turin-based Serie A club. | It is offering Exor 2.66 euros per share, a separate source said, valuing Juventus at just over one billion euros ($1.17 billion). | The price offered provides a 21% premium over Juventus' closing share price on Friday of 2.19 euros. | Juventus has n…
(2025-12-13). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-13). Fadnavis Defends MGNREGA Renaming; Highlights Rural Development Gains. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit back at Congress for questioning the Center's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Fadnavis emphasized that the Modi government's policies are yielding significant benefits for rural areas.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-13). Israel's expanding 'Yellow Line' swallows Gaza districts and uproots families
Palestinian families are forced to flee their homes in silence as Israeli deployment lines creep closer, despite the ceasefire
newarab.com (2025-12-13). Albanese urges world to confront Israel's 'mafia' tactics
The special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT) made the comments during an event at London-based think tank ODI Global, where she highlighted how the global political landscape and private business interests have facilitated Israel's genocide in Gaza and its continued entrenchment in the West Bank.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-13). US forces stormed cargo ship travelling from China to Iran: Report
Unnamed officials told the newspaper that US military personnel boarded the ship several hundred miles from Sri Lanka, according to the report on Friday. It was the first time in several years US forces had intercepted cargo travelling from China to Iran, according to the newspaper.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-13). Israel's expanding 'Yellow Line' swallows Gaza districts and uproots families Palestinian families are forced to flee their homes in silence as Israeli deployment lines creep closer, despite the ceasefire
newarab.com (2025-12-13). Albanese urges world to confront Israel's 'mafia' tactics The special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories (OPT) made the comments during an event at London-based think tank ODI Global, where she highlighted how the global political landscape and private business interests have facilitated Israel's genocide in Gaza and its continued entrenchment in the West Bank.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-13). Israel's expanding 'Yellow Line' swallows Gaza districts and uproots families Palestinian families are forced to flee their homes in silence as Israeli deployment lines creep closer, despite the ceasefire
thenationalnews.com (2025-12-13). Iran seizes foreign tanker allegedly carrying smuggled diesel in Gulf of Oman "An oil tanker carrying six million litres of contraband diesel fuel has been boarded off the coast of the Sea of Oman," the Iranian state-affiliated Fars news agency reported, quoting an official from the southern province of Hormozgan.
"The vessel had disabled all its navigation systems."
(2025-12-13). Beijing man sentenced to 4 years for poisoning dogs. ecns.cn A man surnamed Zhang, who poisoned public areas in a residential community, resulting in the death of nine dogs, was sentenced to four years in prison by a Beijing court on Thursday, reported China Central Television.
(2025-12-13). Iran's heavy crude oil price stands at $64 in November: OPEC. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's heavy crude oil price edged lower in November in line with other grades in the OPEC basket, the group's latest monthly report showed.
(2025-12-13). Saturday 12/13: The Holiday Holla | Stop Cop City Bay Area Teach-In. indybay.org Oakstop | 1721 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94612 | Telegraph Room…
(2025-12-13). Saturday 12/13: Fascist Crawl/Billionaire Bash downtown Palo Alto. indybay.org Start at plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA…
(2025-12-13). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-13). Palestinians in Jordan Valley will lose 11,000 acres because of fence 'Israel' is constructing. thecanary.co According to Haaretz, the Israeli occupation army is erecting an internal separation wall deep inside the Northern Jordan Valley — at least 12‚ÄØkilometres west of the Jordanian border. This barrier is intended to separate the illegal colonial settlements from Palestinian villages in the West Bank. Israeli occupation to construct a 22 km wall in Jordan […] | By
(2025-12-13). Kerala Has Abolished Extreme Poverty. popularresistance.org On 1 November 2025, the south-western Indian state of Kerala — home to 34 million people — was declared free from extreme poverty by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Kerala is one of the few places in the world to have eradicated extreme poverty, following China, which announced in 2022 that it had eradicated extreme poverty nationwide. | Kerala's achievement is significant for two reasons. First, in a country where hundreds of millions of people still live in poverty, Kerala is the only one of India's twenty-eight states and eight union territories to have overcome extreme poverty.
(2025-12-13). Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states. tribune.com.pk 
California and 19 other US states filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. | The lawsuit in federal court in Boston is at least the third to challenge the fee announced by Trump in September, which dramatically raises the cost of obtaining H-1B visas. Currently, employers typically pay between $2,000 and $5,000 in fees. | California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said in a release that Trump lacks the power to impose the fee, opens new tab and that it violates federal law, which allows immigration authorities to…
(2025-12-13). The British Government's Open-and-Shut Case against Russia Is Empty. dissidentvoice.org 
Read Part 1. Anthony Hughes was in such a hurry to open and shut the British Government's case against President Vladimir Putin for the Novichok chemical warfare attack in England in 2018, he failed to tie the top button of his shirt. This was also a precaution against choking on what Hughes recited as his …
(2025-12-13). LIVE: Liverpool vs Brighton — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up with team news coverage, including Mohamed Salah updates, ahead of our text commentary stream.
(2025-12-13). How can you be loyal to the president but not the republic? independent.co.ug 
When Loyalty Becomes a Lie: The Hidden Machinery of Political Manipulation Around President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni! COMMENT | ALEX ATWEMEREIREHO | There is a grave and unsettling tragedy quietly metastasizing within the bloodstream of Ugandan politics, one that threatens not only the legacy of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni but also the moral and institutional integrity of …
(2025-12-13). All set to launch year's last polio eradication drive across the country from Monday. tribune.com.pk 
The last nationwide polio eradication campaign of the year is set to begin on Monday, aiming at vaccinating around 45.5 million children across the country. | The campaign was highlighted at an awareness event held at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, where Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, union council chairmen, health partners and community leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen local government support for polio eradication. | Addressing the gathering, Mayor Wahab stressed that the government alone cannot eliminate polio without public cooperation. "A clap requires two hands. The state…
(2025-12-13). EU freezes $245 billion Russian assets indefinitely, eyes big loan for Ukraine amid lawsuit threat. hindustantimes.com The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets worth around 245 billion dollars, moving closer to securing a long-term financial lifeline for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. The decision removes the need for renewals of sanctions every six months that risked vetoes from Kremlin-friendly member states and follows Russia's central bank filing a lawsuit against Belgium-based Euroclear, which holds most of the frozen funds. EU leaders are exploring a complex loan scheme using the assets as collateral to support Kyiv, even as legal risks and opposition from some member states persist. T…
(2025-12-13). Libya: Red Castle museum opens for first time since Gaddafi fall. newarab.com 
The museum, Libya's largest, was closed in 2011 during a NATO-backed uprising against longtime ruler
(2025-12-13). Moron Miliband Hands £1.5 Million of Taxpayer Money to Make Vegan Supplements. wattsupwiththat.com How the hell does this moron get the authority to waste taxpayer money on any project he chooses?>
(2025-12-13). Patrick Lawrence: Trump's 'End of History' Moment. scheerpost.com By Patrick Lawrence / Original to ScheerPost The Trumpster is not yet finished his first year back in the White House, and I cannot imagine how our crumbling republic will survive three more years of this man-child and the misfits and miscreants with whom he has surrounded himself. And it occurs to me lately that …
(2025-12-13). Iran handed a favorable Group at 2026 World Cup, expert says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable.
(2025-12-13). How Conflict Timber Became a National Security Threat in The Gambia. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early 2010s, West African countries imposed stricter environmental regulations, anticipating a steady decline in timber exports due to ECOWAS restrictions on endangered rosewood. Instead, The Gambia saw an increase in rosewood shipments through its capital's seaport, amid the ongoing Casamance insurgency and Gambia government's imposition of what looked symbolic or rhetorically-motivated sanctions of …
(2025-12-13). Iran-China relations 'longstanding, age-old': Envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu has said that the amicable relations between Iran and China is 'longstanding and age-old', emphasizing that the two countries have always maintained a healthy and stable ties.
(2025-12-13). EU's permanent freeze on Russian assets sets stage for new confrontation with Moscow. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The European Union has agreed to freeze ‚Ǩ210 billion in Russian assets for an indefinite period of time. Moscow called this a hostile escalation that will have "severe consequences." The move is one of the bloc's strongest economic actions since the war in Ukraine began. | Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said that the assets will stay frozen until Russia pays full compensation for the damage it caused in Ukraine. She called the decision part of a larger plan to make the war more expensive for the Kremlin. She stressed that the EU will keep up the pressure on Moscow to get…
(2025-12-13). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-13). Bolivia jails ex-president Arce on corruption charges ahead of trial. aljazeera.com Former leader denies charges over alleged diversion of funds meant for Indigenous development projects.
(2025-12-13). Mount Horeb, December 13, 2025: Freeze Out Fascism! Sign Brigade. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1FSEY3k9nB/ Yes, it will be cold, but we have planned a powerful sign brigade will line Springdale Street in Mount Horeb, on Saturday morning from 10: 30 — 11: 30 am. We will meet at Liberty Park, 1201 Cox Drive in Mount Horeb. We want to make these signs the focus of the display. If you …
(2025-12-13). Reassessing the Use of Article 122 TFEU: A Legal and Political Misstep. moderndiplomacy.eu I recall how, when I was still teaching EU law at ULB, I used to point to Article 122 TFEU with a certain pride bordering on mischief. "Students," I would say, "we always complain that the treaties leave us powerless in a crisis—but look, quietly hidden in plain sight, there is this little Swiss-army-knife provision …
(2025-12-13). Mass Rally in Nepal: Oli Seeks Resurgence Amid Political Turmoil. devdiscourse.com In a striking display of political resurgence, tens of thousands rallied in Nepal's Bhaktapur to support ousted Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. This marks the largest political gathering since youth-led protests resulted in his removal from office three months ago.
(2025-12-13). NewsX Eurozone: this morning's interview on latest war developments. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin on the Indian broadcaster, I comment on the Ukrainian response to American proposals for creating a free economic zone in the parts of the Donbas from which Ukraine withdraws under conditions of a peace treaty. We also discuss the latest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian port cities of Chernomorsk and …
(2025-12-13). UN Human Rights Day for Immigrants is on ICE. indybay.org Human Rights activists observing Human Rights Day rallied at San Francisco City Hall to show support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in Paris in 1948, stressing the need now more than ever for its application in an era seeing a rise in Fascism.
(2025-12-13). Fans rip up seats at stadium after Messi's fleeting appearance on India tour. tribune.com.pk 
Lionel Messi's tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the pitch at Kolkata's Salt Lake stadium after the Argentine soccer great made only a brief appearance at a ticketed event. | Satadru Dutta, the event's chief organiser, has been detained by police, said Rajeev Kumar, director general of West Bengal police. | Messi was scheduled for a 45-minute visit to the stadium, but his appearance lasted just 20 minutes. Tickets for the event were priced from around 3,500 rupees ($38.65) – more than half of average weekly income in India – but one fan said he…
(2025-12-13). Trump's Truce in Tatters as Thailand Continues Bombing Cambodia. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Thailand has vowed to continue military actions against Cambodia, directly contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered a new ceasefire between the two Southeast Asian nations. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated there is no ceasefire, as Thai fighter jets struck targets on Saturday following heavy border clashes across seven provinces. WHAT …
(2025-12-13). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-13). In the courtroom, they cry out for their murdered children and vow to hound Netanyahu. And terrified. haaretz.com On the witness stand in a Tel Aviv courtroom, amid a tedious corruption trial that skirts his far graver sins, Netanyahu was forced to face reality, if only for a moment…
(2025-12-13). Liverpool vs Brighton 2-0: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our updates, including Mohamed Salah latest and reaction, following our text commentary stream of the EPL game.
(2025-12-13). The Brand-New Pentagon Press Corps Is Gaga for Hegseth. theintercept.com 
Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Dec. 2, 2025. Photo: U.S. Navy Officer Eric Brann/Office of the Secretary of War | The welcome was so warm it could've been the first day of school for a new class of kindergarteners, and with the so-called reporters' level of skepticism for the administration, they might as well have been. | "I would also like to take a moment today to welcome all of you here to the Pentagon briefing room as official new members of the Pentagon press corps. We're glad to have you," Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wi…
(2025-12-13). Silver's Strategic Moment: indybay.org Relative Valuation: Silver vs. Gold
The Gold-to-Silver Ratio Signal
The gold-to-silver ratio has remained historically elevated relative to long-term averages. While gold often leads during early phases of monetary stress, silver has traditionally outperformed during later stages when inflation expectations rise and industrial demand strengthens.
(2025-12-13). Mountains That Remember: M23 and the politics that keep Africa burning. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | On the occasion of Congo's independence in June 1960, King Baudouin addressed the people of the Congo, declaring, in a condescending tone, "The independence of Congo is the end result of the work started with the exceptional personality of King Leopold II, which he tackled with determined courage and …
(2025-12-13). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-13). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-13). Youssef Raggi's diplomatic derailment. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Handpicked by the Lebanese Forces (LF), Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has, since taking office, behaved less like a custodian of national diplomacy and more like a partisan activist focused only on a narrow ideological agenda.
(2025-12-13). Tibetans Celebrate the Dalai Lama Receiving the Nobel Peace 36 Years Ago. indybay.org Tibetans in Exile and Supporters Worldwide Celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Dalai Lama's Nobel Peace Prize and His 90th Birthday…
(2025-12-13). Year In Rear View: What The Lack Of Principled And Pronounced Opposition Reveals About US Left. popularresistance.org Nearly one year into President Trump's second term, residents of the United States and the world over have witnessed a louder and faster drumbeat towards full-blown and irrefutable fascism and authoritarianism. We have seen our streets and neighborhoods invaded by masked agents of the State from the Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security who are conducting wholesale roundups and pillage of non-white people from their families, places of employment, and communities, national guard troops patrol streets in many of our cities adding to a culture of fear and uncertai…
(2025-12-13). Mamdani's Child Care Plan Is Audacious. Here's How It Could Work. portside.org Mamdani's Child Care Plan Is Audacious. Here's How It Could Work. |
(2025-12-13). The honest legacy of Bill Granger and the unfairness of time. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). Iran-China relations a choice, not compulsion: Deputy FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh emphasized the enduring, civilizational, and strategic nature of Iran-China relations as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in political, economic, and technological fields.
(2025-12-13). Philadelphia Cultural Fund to distribute $13 million to arts organizations next year. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Cultural Fund is launching a historic cycle in 2026, distributing $13 million in grants to arts and cultural organizations throughout the city. | "This is one of the biggest shifts in our 30-year history, and it's designed to make our funding more equitable and accessible," said Gabriela Sanchez, executive director of PCF. | Here's what to know about why this round of funding stands out, who can apply and how everyday Philadelphians can help make decisions a…
(2025-12-13). Sudan: UN Strongly Condemns Deadly Drone Attack On Peacekeeping Base In Kordofan. eurasiareview.com Six peacekeepers were killed, and eight others injured, in drone attacks targeting the UN logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, on Saturday. | The blue helmets were all members of the Bangladeshi contingent serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), the oil-rich region between Sudan and South Sudan which has been contested since their separation in 2011. | Kadugli is the capital of South Kordofan state in Sudan, where violent clashes have raged between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who have been at war for nearly three years. | Attacks against…
(2025-12-13). Narendra Modi, and Duties vs Rights. ummid.com What Modi is telling in his letter is the way of suppressing the concept of 'right' which is clear in his policy of relegating the religious minorities to second class status, coining the term Urban Naxals for the public intellectuals among others.
(2025-12-13). Controversy Erupts as MGNREGA Renamed: A Cosmetic Makeover or Strategic Erasure? devdiscourse.com The Cabinet has sanctioned a contentious Bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), sparking criticism from Congress officials.
(2025-12-13). UN chief arrives in Iraq to mark end of UNAMI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Baghdad on Saturday to mark the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).
(2025-12-13). Employment Vs. Inflation In 2025 OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Federal Reserve's recent
(2025-12-13). The Butterfly Women: Murder and survival in colonial Melbourne. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). Spain busts gang that used helicopters to fly drugs from Morocco. newarab.com 
The helicopters, which could carry between 500 and 900 kilograms (1,100-2,000 pounds) of drugs, flew across the Mediterranean to southern Spain, where the hashish was then transported by road to other parts of Europe, Civil Guard spokesperson Go…
(2025-12-13). Lebanon FM withholds credentials of Iran's ambassador: report. tehrantimes.com The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar has reported that Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi is deliberately obstructing the accreditation of Iran's newly appointed ambassador to Beirut, in what the paper describes as a violation of established diplomatic protocol.
(2025-12-13). Two women allegedly gang raped in Lahore, four suspects arrested. tribune.com.pk 
Two women were allegedly gang raped in Lahore, police said on Saturday, adding that a case has been registered and four suspects have been taken into custody. | According to police, the incident was reported in the Sundar area, where a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged on the complaint of victims' mother, Jamila Bibi, a resident of Theme Park, Lahore. The FIR names five accused — Qasim, Umair Jatt, Ali Akbar Wattoo, Zia-ur-Rehman and Ahmed Raza. | Police said the complainant stated that her daughters left home for work on December 11, 2025, at around 3: 30pm and returned at approximately 9: 00pm th…
(2025-12-13). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-13). Mysterious X-Ray Variability Of The Strongly Magnetized Neutron Star NGC 7793 P13. eurasiareview.com When gas falls onto a compact object, such as a neutron star or black hole, due to its strong gravity (a process called accretion), it emits electromagnetic waves. High-sensitivity observations have discovered objects with extremely high X-ray luminosities. One possible explanation for the ultraluminosity is that an extraordinary amount of gas falls onto a compact object through a process called supercritical accretion. However, the mechanism of supercritical accretion remains unclear. | The research team focused on NGC 7793 P13 (hereafter, P13), which is a neutron star in supercritical accretion, located in t…
(2025-12-13). Thursday 12/11: SF General UCSF Rally to Protest Murder of UPTE CWA Social Worker. indybay.org In front of SF General Hospital on Potrero Avenue…
(2025-12-13). 3rd Iran-China Think-Tank Forum in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The third edition of Iran—China Think Tank Forum was held at the Institute for Political and International Studies of the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Tehran on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Iran armed forces have developed new technologies: Army gen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, the Iranian Army Ground Force commander, says that the Iranian armed forces enjoy having new technologies, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum, drones, and lasers.
(2025-12-13). Ilam to hold three-day tour for Iraqi tourists. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Inviting a group of Iraqi tourists and media activists to attend the three-day tour of Ilam is part of the province's tourism diplomacy programs, which are held with the aim of introducing local capacities, said head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia despite Trump's ceasefire claim. tribune.com.pk 
Thailand's leader vowed on Saturday to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets hours after US President Donald Trump said he had brokered a new ceasefire. | Caretaker Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the Southeast Asian nation would "continue to perform military actions until we feel no more harm and threats to our land and people". | Read: Thailand, Cambodia agree to end fighting | Trump, who brokered a ceasefire in the long-running border dispute in October, spoke to Anutin and Cambodian premier Hun Manet on Friday and said they had agreed to "cease all s…
(2025-12-13). Wednesday 12/17: California Historical Landmark Program – Negro Hill Cemetery, 13th Amendment Proclamation. indybay.org Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery | Green Valley Rd. & Shadowfax Lane | City of Folsom / Placer County | Gold Rush California Heritage…
(2025-12-13). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-13). The Dialectic: France: The Eternal Crisis Strikes Again. What Now? fairobserver.com 
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA officer Glenn Carle examine France in this episode of their flagship podcast, The Dialectic. Glenn and Atul are also partners at FOI, which advises companies and governments on geopolitical risk, and both of them spend a lot of time researching the major issues of our times. Atul and Glenn…
(2025-12-13). Digital Payments And Financial Inclusion: What The Global Evidence Shows OpEd. eurasiareview.com Access to basic financial services remains uneven across the world. In many developing and emerging economies, large segments of the population still lack formal bank accounts, reliable payment options, or safe ways to save and transfer money. Over the past decade, digital payment technologies have been widely promoted as a way to address these gaps. Mobile money, e-wallets, and online payment platforms now feature prominently in discussions of financial inclusion. | From reviewing the empirical evidence, it is clear that these technologies can play an important role in expanding access to finance, particularl…
(2025-12-13). Iran, Armenia discuss boosting electricity imports next year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The electricity officials from Iran and the Republic of Armenia on Saturday discussed increasing the electricity imports during hut Summer of 2026.
(2025-12-13). Iran, India discuss expanding cultural heritage cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ali Darabi, Iran's deputy minister for cultural heritage, has met with Vivek Agarwal, India's deputy minister of culture, in New Delhi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of cultural heritage.
(2025-12-13). Brown University reports two dead, eight injured in US school shooting. aljazeera.com Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
(2025-12-13). UCS: "Tackling climate change requires .. scaling up clean tech… AND … phasing out fossil fuels" wattsupwiththat.com On the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, The Union of Concerned Scientists are concerned fossil fuel use is not falling.
(2025-12-13). Easy task for Arsenal as Man City visits Crystal Palace and Wear-Tyne derby returns. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal has what looks to be its easiest game in a long time on Saturday when Mikel Arteta's Premier League leader is at home to bottom of the table Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves travel to the Emirates Stadium rock bottom of the table, with just two points and without a win …
(2025-12-13). US Actions More Important Than Its New Strategy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | The Trump administration last week released its national security strategy, the first of President Donald Trump's second term in office. While many in Washington were awaiting the publication of this strategy, most were surprised by how suddenly and the way in which it appeared. Without any major public event or keynote speech by a senior administration official, the White House quietly released the 33-page strategy online with little fanfare. | This is interesting because, in the past, new administrations would launch their national security strategies to establish a clear division between th…
(2025-12-13). Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks under PM youth initiative. tribune.com.pk 
The Prime Minister's Youth Programme has announced the distribution of 700,000 Chromebooks to students across the country to expand digital access and support technology-driven education. | The initiative was unveiled by PM Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, who said the move aims to equip young people with modern learning tools and help bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. | He said the Chromebooks would be provided to deserving students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities, adding that the programme would be implemented in phases to ensure transparency and effect…
(2025-12-13). Lugogo Vocational Training Institute hosts Kampala skills fair. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lugogo Vocational Training Institute hosted the Kampala Metropolitan Vocational Skills Competition and Skills Fair, an event marked by strong calls from education leaders to elevate the status of vocational training as a solution to youth unemployment, poverty and skills shortages in Uganda. The event, held last week, brought together …
(2025-12-13). India-Russia Relations: The Message Behind Putin's Visit Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Ivan Lidarev | Russian President Vladimir Putin made a
(2025-12-13). Beware of Tricky Calls: Himachal Police Alerts Against Online Trading Scams. devdiscourse.com In an alarming development, the Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a strong advisory cautioning the public about unsolicited calls offering online trading, IPO subscriptions, and investment schemes. This comes in the wake of a significant fraud case where an apple orchardist fell victim to a Rs 36 lakh scam.
(2025-12-13). Study Finds PFAS in Drinking Water Puts Pregnant People and Their Babies at Risk. truthout.org When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include the chance of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality. Even more troubling, our team of economic researchers and hydrologists found that PFAS exposure… |
(2025-12-13). The Last Thing Iraq Needs: US Sanctions Threaten a Nation Trying to Heal. scheerpost.com By Nancy Mancias shared by Codepink Tigris River, Baghdad, Iraq I arrived at the Taj Hotel in Baghdad's Jadriyah neighborhood at 6 a.m., worn thin by the long flight from Los Angeles. After sleeping until mid-afternoon, I stepped out into the 90-degree heat on a simple mission: find falafel, fries, and a place to exchange …
(2025-12-13). China, Philippines cooperate to repatriate Red Notice fugitive. ecns.cn China and the Philippines recently cooperated to repatriate an important fugitive on the Red Notice list under the framework of Interpol, according to the WeChat account of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines.
(2025-12-13). What is third party car Insurance? tehrantimes.com Road accidents are among those incidents that even the most cautious drivers cannot fully avoid, and in many cases, a seemingly minor collision can result in significant financial and bodily damage. In such situations, having adequate insurance coverage plays a crucial role in reducing legal and financial pressure.
(2025-12-13). Capitalism, AI, Musicians & the Future of Labor with David Rovics. indybay.org Musician and political activist David Rovics talks about the role of AI for artists, capitalism, fascism and the working class…
(2025-12-13). CDF Munir says Pakistan Army fully prepared to counter internal, external threats. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of the Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to counter all internal and external threats confronting the country. He said, the coutnry's armed forces are capable enought to counter all extremist groups and foil their defarious designs, meant to harm Pakistan. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) made the remarks during his visit to the Gujranwala and Sialkot garrisons, where he was briefed on the operational readiness and key initiatives aimed at strengthening combat pre…
(2025-12-13). 'People Are Going to Die' If Republicans Let ACA Subsidies End, Warns AOC. scheerpost.com By Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams The US House of Representatives is set to vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies next week, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned Friday that if Republicans let the ACA tax credits expire at the end of the year, "people are going to die." The New York Democrat spoke to reporters in Washington, DC a day after only four …
(2025-12-13). Premier League clubs prepare for AFCON exodus. tribune.com.pk 
Players heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations should depart with the blessing of their respective clubs according to Everton manager David Moyes, but his viewpoint might not be shared by rivals who face weeks without some of their top names. | The majority of Premier League clubs will be impacted in some way by the 24-nation tournament that kicks off in Morocco on December 21 and concludes on January 18. | With no mid-season break in the Premier League, six rounds of fixtures are scheduled during AFCON as well as the FA Cup third round and League Cup quarter-finals. | Promoted Sunderland, who have defied ex…
(2025-12-13). Manchester United await AFCON decisions. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said on Friday that the club were preparing for multiple scenarios as they wait to find out if Bryan Mbeumo, Noussair Mazraoui and Amad Diallo are available for Monday's Premier League home game against Bournemouth. | The trio are due to join their national teams for the Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from December 21 to January 18. Mbeumo represents Cameroon, Mazraoui plays for Morocco and Diallo is part of Ivory Coast's squad. | The mandatory release date for players competing in the tournament is Monday, leaving United uncertain over whether they can feature before…
(2025-12-13). Hydro produces clean Snake River energy; the Left wants to wreck it. wattsupwiththat.com Energy Secretary Chris Wright said of his visit to Ice Harbor: "Hydroelectric dams have provided affordable and reliable electricity to millions of American families and businesses for decades. Thanks to President Trump's leadership, they will continue to do so!"
(2025-12-13). Northwestern China's Qinghai shows major ecological recovery, tapping potential for green power. ecns.cn Northwestern China's Qinghai Province, once strained by heavy human activity, is seeing substantial ecological recovery and positioning itself as a major clean-energy base supporting the country's green transition.
(2025-12-13). Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas in 34 Cities Join Historic Red Cup Rebellion. indybay.org In Largest Expansion Yet, Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas in 34 Cities Join Historic Red Cup Rebellion as ULP Strike Sweeps Nation…
(2025-12-13). Historic 12-Day March For Mumia Ends At SCI Mahanoy. popularresistance.org Around 150 participants filled both sides of the entrance road to State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy for a rally on Dec. 9 — the final day of the historic March for Mumia. The march demanded "Justice for Mumia Abu-Jamal, End Medical Neglect [in Pennsylvania prisons] and End Elder Abuse." | The 12-day, 103-mile march started in Philadelphia on Nov. 28 and ended in Frackville, Pennsylvania, with over 65 people walking the last three miles. A long-time supporter of Mumia, Pam Africa, with International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal, reminded people that Mumia was a journalist, a tea…
(2025-12-13). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-13). Saturday 12/13: San Jose / Make billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-13). Tehran, Addis Ababa stress expanding political, economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian foreign minister and the speaker of Ethiopia's House of Representatives have met in Tehran to stress the need for development of relations and strengthening of parliamentary cooperation.
(2025-12-13). Iranian para athletes win 2 more gold medals: 2025 AYPG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Abolfazl Khosravi and Mohammad Parsa Sohrabi won two more gold medals at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
(2025-12-13). Sindh govt to release 'Mera Lyari' film to counter propaganda in Indian movie 'Dhurandhar'. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has announced the release of a new film, 'Mera Lyari', as a counter to the Indian movie 'Dhurandhar', which has drawn criticism for its negative portrayal of Pakistan and Lyari area. | Senior Provincial Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon said the Bollywood film is part of a broader conspiracy against Pakistan, particularly targeting Lyari. "Lyari is not violence—it is culture, peace, talent, and resilience. Next month 'Mera Lyari' will release, showing the true face of Lyari: peace, prosperity, and pride," he wrote in a post on social media platform X. | Indian movie Dhuran…
(2025-12-13). China Controls 90% of AI's Lifeline — Here's How Pax Silica Fights Back. thinktank.pk In an era where artificial intelligence isn't just transforming industries—it's redefining global power—the United States has rolled out a bold counterplay against mounting vulnerabilities. Enter Pax Silica, a U.S.-led coalition unveiled on December 11, 2025, designed to lock down the silicon supply chain that powers everything from smartphone chips to massive AI data centers. Named …
(2025-12-13). Men's doubles claim title: 2025 AYPG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's men's doubles table tennis team won the title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Kyrgyzstan: FIDH Delegation Barred from Entering Kyrgyzstan Following FIDH's Designation as "Undesirable" by Russia. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), strongly condemns the politically motivated refusal by the Kyrgyzstani authorities to allow a delegation of FIDH representatives into Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Paris, 12 December 2025. On the early morning of 12 December 2025, Kyrgyzstani border guards at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek denied three (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). US, Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before EU summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said.
(2025-12-13). Israeli forces launch new attacks on southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Israeli forces carried out renewed attacks on southern Lebanon, including artillery shelling and naval fire, in a continued violation of the ceasefire agreement and UN Security Council Resolution.
(2025-12-13). This Palestinian Town Holds 5,000 Years of History. Israel Is About to Seize It. truthout.org Israel's creeping annexation of an ancient West Bank village and its archaeological site stands to upend the lives of its Palestinian inhabitants and dispossess them of their lands. Israeli settlers and the Israeli army have stepped up efforts to make life "unbearable" for Palestinians, according to the town's residents, in order to compel them to leave. Many of them face expulsion… |
(2025-12-13). Black Sea Strike: Russian Drones Hit Turkish-Owned Vessels in Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Russia escalated its maritime campaign by launching coordinated drone and missile strikes on two key Ukrainian ports, Chornomorsk and Odesa, damaging three Turkish-owned commercial vessels, including one carrying food supplies. The attack came just hours after Turkish President Erdogan proposed a limited ceasefire for energy and port infrastructure to President Putin, underscoring a …
(2025-12-13). Iran Seizes Oil Tanker For Smuggling Fuel. eurasiareview.com A judicial official in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province said a foreign oil tanker has been confiscated in the Sea of Oman on charges of carrying six million liters of smuggled fuel. | According to Hormozgan Chief Justice Mojtaba Qahremani, the seizure was carried out as part of ongoing intelligence monitoring and surveillance of suspicious fuel-smuggling activities along the country's maritime borders in the Sea of Oman. | He said judicial officers, acting under a court warrant, inspected the foreign-flagged oil tanker in waters under Iran's sovereignty in the western Jask area. | Qahremani stated that the v…
(2025-12-13). Insurance policy for humanoid robots. ecns.cn In November, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Business Incubator purchased insurance for two 60-kilogram humanoid robots, at a premium of about 5,000 yuan ($707) per robot.
(2025-12-13). Amnesty International reports torture and human rights violations at "Alligator Alcatraz" indybay.org Alligator Alcatraz a.k.a. Everglades Detention Facility…
(2025-12-13). Fair Distribution Of Emissions. eurasiareview.com Ten years ago, on 12 December 2015, the Paris Climate Agreement was signed at the UN Climate Conference. In order to limit global warming to well below two degrees, only a certain amount of CO2 may be emitted worldwide. While the focus was originally on national emission targets, more than 200 subnational regions and almost 300 cities have now adopted their own targets. But how many emissions are they fairly entitled to? Researchers at the University of Graz have now developed transparent criteria for fair distribution at the subnational level for the first time and determined corresponding greenhouse gas budg…
(2025-12-13). Friday Nite Videos | December 12, 2025. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | December 12, 2025 |
(2025-12-13). Report: China a 'reliable partner'. ecns.cn China is successfully positioning itself as a reliable partner amid uncertainty, while the United States administration's policies have had a net negative effect for U.S. power and influence in Asia, according to the Lowy Institute.
(2025-12-13). UK sanctions several senior RSF commanders for 'mass killings'. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Sindh forms committee to review Karachi's e-challan system. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has constituted a high-level committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the e-challan system introduced in Karachi in 2025, officials said on Friday. | Minister for Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Criminal Prosecution Department Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has been appointed chairman of the committee, which also includes Opposition Leader Ali Khursheedi and several members of the Sindh Assembly. | Senior government officials, including the additional chief secretary (home), the secretary of law, and the additional inspector general of police (Karachi), have been named as committee member…
(2025-12-13). Starbucks Workers United: Chicago gave us 48 hours of power. Let's build on it. wibailoutpeople.org 
View this email in your browser Chicago showed what worker power and solidarity look like this week. Baristas filled the streets with 48 hours of nonstop picket lines, and even if Starbucks pretends otherwise, thousands of workers taking action is hard to miss. This is the longest national strike in Starbucks history, now spread across …
(2025-12-13). Climate Change Weekly 565— Foreign Elites, China Fund American Climate Alarm. wattsupwiththat.com IN THIS ISSUE: | Foreign Elites, China Fund American Climate Alarm | Wyoming Wind Development Blocked | New U.S National Security Strategy Touts Importance of Energy Dominance…
(2025-12-13). Ethiopia: Systematic repression of human rights defenders exposes the failure of Post-2018 Reforms and reveals the urgent need of protection. fidh.org On International Human Rights Day, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) warns of an alarming escalation of repression in Ethiopia, as a new report published today reveals widespread patterns of arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, killings and exile targeting human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists.
Paris – Geneva, 10 December 2025. The report called « The Illusion of Progress: Ethiopia's human rights defenders under attack » is (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). The death of Oakland's Mary Jesus, 21 years ago. indybay.org Photo of Mary Jesus…
(2025-12-13). Massive magnitude quake hits Japan. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). US planes fly over Syria after troops came under attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Video footage released on social media on Saturday shows the flight of US army aircraft over Syria after its troops came under attack. Earlier media reported an attack on a convoy of US and Syrian forces in Palmyra.
(2025-12-13). "Discriminatory and Unconstitutional" : Human rights groups slam Austria's new headscarf ban. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Austria's parliament has passed a controversial law that makes it illegal for girls under 14 to wear the Islamic headscarf in schools. Rights groups say this unfairly targets Muslim communities and makes social divisions worse. | The law was passed on Thursday with support from all parties except the Green Party, which said it is unconstitutional and unfair. For the same reasons, the country's Constitutional Court threw out a similar ban on headscarves in primary schools in 2019. | Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm said that the new ban, which covers all types of headscarves worn according to Islami…
(2025-12-13). 3 Americans killed, 3 injured in Islamic State ambush attack in Palmyra, Syria. longwarjournal.org US Central Command announced that "two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service members were injured, as a result of an ambush by a lone [Islamic State] gunman in Syria." A Syrian government official confirmed reports that the attacker was a member of the government's security forces, stating that he had been under investigation and may have had "extremist ideas."
(2025-12-13). Hazlewood not done with Test cricket despite Ashes disappointment. tribune.com.pk 
Australia quick Josh Hazlewood intends to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury. | At 34, Hazlewood was one of a half dozen Australia players who were considered to be approaching the twilight, and maybe the end, of their test careers during the Ashes series. | Hazlewood's involvement ended up being stymied by a hamstring injury on the eve of the series, compounded by an Achilles problem as he returned to bowling with the squad. | Despite missing out on the series, Hazlewood said he was determined to continue to represent his country wit…
(2025-12-13). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-13). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-13). Huawei's latest handset uses improved China-made chip, report shows. tribune.com.pk 
The Kirin 9030, the chip that powers Huawei Technologies' latest flagship Mate 80 series handset, has been manufactured by China's top foundry SMIC with an improved version of 7 nanometres, which is still behind TSMC and Samsung, Canadian research firm TechInsights said. | The Kirin 9030 is manufactured using SMIC's N+3 process, a "scaled extension" of its previous 7 nanometer (N+2) node, TechInsights said in a report published on December 8. | Read More: Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool | "However, in absolute terms, N+3 remains substantially less scaled than indus…
(2025-12-13). RSF drone strike kills at least three in central Sudan, injures several. aljazeera.com Paramilitary force intensifies offensive in Kordofan region after seizing control of Darfur in October.
(2025-12-13). Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. fidh.org On the occasion of the World Human Rights Day, civil society organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the Hong Kong government to immediately release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. The authorities must stop suppressing individuals who exercise legitimate human rights work.
Joint NGO World Human Rights Day Statement_Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheu… by obsdefenders | – |
(2025-12-13). The Golan Heights: From Demilitarization To A Pursuit Of Peace Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Kabir Taneja and Samidha Jain | The dramatic collapse of the Ba'athist Syria under the Bashar al-Assad government in December 2024 triggered a dramatic recalibration of the Golan Heights' status in West Asia. Israel rapidly asserted military control over the remaining Syrian portions of the territory, leaving little space for ambiguity in its strategic calculus. | Benjamin Netanyahu asserts the stance that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) presence in the region acts as a
(2025-12-13). Mashhad to hold specialized exhibition to boost tourism, pilgrimage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Mashhad's specialized exhibition in the field of pilgrimage and tourism will be held in January 2026 in line with the plan to transform Mashhad, the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, into a free zone for tourism and pilgrimage.
(2025-12-13). Palestine Action hunger strikers 'blocked' from family contact. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Activists March Demanding the Release of Animal Rescuer from Jail. indybay.org Activists March Demanding the Release of Animal Rescuer from Jail | Zoe Rosenberg is jailed in Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility after being sentenced last week to 90 days in jail for rescuing four suffering chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-12-13). Libya reopens National Museum in Tripoli after years of closure. aljazeera.com Libya's National Museum in Tripoli has reopened for the first time in more than a decade.
(2025-12-13). FBR to move against private clinics, hospitals over tax evasion, underreporting. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to tighten the noose around private-practice doctors, clinics and private hospitals allegedly involved in tax evasion amounting to billions of rupees. | The decision has been taken in light of the latest statistics obtained during FBR's data analysis, which revealed large-scale alleged tax evasion by doctors across the country. Despite having taxable income, more than 73,000 registered doctors were found to have not filed income tax returns. | According to FBR officials, the latest data shows that there are 130,243 registered doctors nationwide. However, during the curr…
(2025-12-13). Operation Condor: A Network of Transnational Repression 50 Years Later. portside.org Operation Condor: A Network of Transnational Repression 50 Years Later |
(2025-12-13). Iran, Oman top diplomats hold meeting in Ashgabat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian and Omani foreign ministers met on Friday to discuss expanding economic cooperation and review regional issues, as Abbas Araghchi conferred with Badr Albusaidi on the sidelines of his Turkmenistan visit.
(2025-12-13). Kum Tag Desert welcomes its first snowfall this winter. ecns.cn Kum Tag Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region welcomes its first snowfall this winter on Dec. 11, 2025.
(2025-12-13). Main tower of 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World topped out in NE China>. ecns.cn The main tower of the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World was topped out on Wednesday, which costs 39,000 cubic meters of ice to build.
(2025-12-13). China's Lin Shidong advances to quarterfinals at WTT United States Smash. ecns.cn Chinese paddler Lin Shidong defeated fellow Chinese player Liang Jingkun 4-0 to reach the men's singles last eight Thursday.
(2025-12-13). Trump claims truce between Thailand, Cambodia despite clashes. newarab.com 
Fighting raged on Saturday morning Thai officials have said they did not agree to a ceasefire, and Cambodia has not commented on Trump's claim. Its defence ministry instead said
(2025-12-13). How does China set tone for economic work in 2026. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China.
(2025-12-13). German police open investigation into Maccabi Tel Aviv fans over alleged hate chants. haaretz.com According to a report in Bild, Stuttgart police are examining suspicions that Maccabi fans sang offensive chants, including chants targeting Palestinians…
(2025-12-13). Cristiano Ronaldo in the New Media Ecosystem. fairobserver.com In February 2025, during a Spanish television interview, Cristiano Ronaldo declared, "I'm the best player in football history. I haven't seen anyone better than me." Was this a gauche, egotistical indiscretion or the knowing remark of a consummate self-publicist with brilliant intuition for grabbing the world's attention? Ronaldo is an athlete par excellence, and his…
(2025-12-13). Former Iraqi president Salih picked as new UNHCR chief. newarab.com 
Salih, 65, was president of Iraq from 2018 to 2022. He will replace Filippo Grandi, who is leaving at the end of December after 10 years as the UN refugees chief. | A moderate and veteran Kurdish politician, Salih's long political career has included several senior positions in the Iraqi government and in the cou…
(2025-12-13). TikTok holds its first Creator Day for content creators in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
TikTok hosted its first Creator Day event in Pakistan, bringing together content creators from across the country for a programme focused on creator education, platform tools, and online safety. | The event focused on several of TikTok's key content categories in Pakistan, including entertainment, sports, food, and learning. Sessions were structured around workshops, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings with members of TikTok's team, offering creators practical guidance on improving content quality, increasing engagement, and navigating platform features. | A significant portion of the programme addresse…
(2025-12-13). 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?
(2025-12-13). Supporting the voice of documentary filmmakers in Bishkek. fidh.org Like every year, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) supports the independent documentary film festival BIR DUINO, which opens this Saturday, 13 December, in Bishkek. Ilya Nuzov, Director of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk at FIDH, will be part of the jury.
Paris, Bishkek, 11 December 2025. Documentary filmmakers from around the world, human rights defenders, artists and citizens gather there to keep alive a space of freedom that is becoming increasingly fragile. (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). Mo Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-13). Zelensky hails Kupiansk gains as Ukraine encircles Russian forces | Putin. hindustantimes.com Ukraine said its forces have encircled Russian troops around the frontline city of Kupiansk, "liberating" nearby settlements as President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared on the ground in body armor to hail fresh battlefield gains. At the same time, Kyiv has expanded the war far beyond the land front by striking Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, while Russia has hit back with massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's Odesa region and renewed pressure on the front lines, even as complex peace ideas involving territorial concessions circulate in talks with Washington. Watch for details…
(2025-12-13). UN chief condemns 'horrific' drone attack in Sudan as 6 peacekeepers killed. aljazeera.com Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed in the attack on Kadugli, which the Sudanese army has blamed on the RSF.
(2025-12-13). The Paris Climate Treaty Changed the World. Here's How. portside.org The Paris Climate Treaty Changed the World. Here's How |
(2025-12-13). Indonesia flood death toll exceeds 1,000: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia has risen to 1,003. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency confirmed the figure on Saturday, with more than 5,400 people injured.
(2025-12-13). US funded covert training of activists ahead of Nepal coup, leaked documents reveal. tehrantimes.com Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone indicate that U.S. government—funded organizations covertly supported and trained Nepalese youth activists in the years leading up to the violent overthrow of Nepal's government in September, amid Washington's efforts to curb what it perceives as Chinese and Indian influence in the country.
(2025-12-13). Israeli police screen Hapoel Tel Aviv shirts for slogans. haaretz.com In videos captured by fans, police officers are seen at the entrance to the stadium asking Hapoel Tel Aviv fans to show them their shirts. At a game last week, fans who wore shirts with anti-police slogans were removed…
(2025-12-13). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 13. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, December 13.
(2025-12-13). "Mr. Trump is watching you at the airport" : Secret ICE unit tracks migrants on domestic flights. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – There are new details about a U.S. government program that was not previously known. It lets immigration officials keep an eye on and arrest undocumented immigrants in domestic airports, which leads to quick detentions and deportations. | The New York Times got documents that show the program lets the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) share passenger information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) several times a week. Then, ICE agents can be sent to airports to stop people who have outstanding deportation orders. | The system led to the arrest of Any Lucia López Belloza, a Hondur…
(2025-12-13). Ukraine peace talks expose rift as Denmark's intel report warns of US threat To NATO. hindustantimes.com Denmark has labeled the United States a potential security risk in a striking shift for a key NATO ally, according to a new intelligence assessment released by the Danish Defence Intelligence Service on December 10. The report warns that political decisions by the Trump administration are accelerating mistrust between the U.S. and Europe and increasing uncertainty over Washington's role as Europe's security guarantor. It alleges the U.S. is using economic power to pressure allies and adversaries, while also highlighting rising threats from Russia and China. The warning comes amid stalled Ukraine peace talks and i…
(2025-12-13). Iran's steel output up 5.4% in 8 months: ISPA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) says that the country's steel production in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025) registered a 5.4 percent growth.
(2025-12-13). Israel exploiting Syrian instability to expand territorial control, Lebanese analyst warns. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As Syria marks one year since the fall of the Assad government, the country faces unprecedented political, social, and humanitarian challenges.
(2025-12-13). Sen. Duckworth Warns Trump Could Use Military Force Against Americans. scheerpost.com By: Joshua Scheer A Democratic senator has raised alarms over President Donald Trump's potential use of U.S. military strikes targeting American citizens on U.S. soil by using the same justification behind such strikes on alleged foreign drug trafficking vessels. In an interview with The Intercept, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) described the administration's recent boat strikes …
(2025-12-13). Yemen army says 32 soldiers killed in STC takeover of Hadramaut. newarab.com 
At least 32 soldiers were killed and 45 others wounded in the separatist The army chief of staff's office said in a statement carried by the army's 26 September website that the soldiers "fell while carrying out their national and constitutional duty in defence of themselves…
(2025-12-13). Russia sentences ICC judges. tribune.com.pk 
Russia on Friday sentenced top International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and its chief prosecutor to jail terms, in a retaliatory move after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. | In 2023, prosecutor Karim Khan charged Putin with illegally deporting children from Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. Moscow responded by opening a case against him. | The Moscow city court found that "ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan unlawfully prosecuted Russian citizens in The Hague" and that the ICC "instructed the judges of the chamber to issue patently unlawful arrest warrants".
(2025-12-13). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-13). Cold snap hits China, temperatures to drop by 12 degrees Celsius in some areas. ecns.cn China will continue to experience the effects of a cold wave from Friday to Saturday, with temperatures in the central and eastern regions expected to drop by 6 to 10 degrees Celsius. In some areas, the temperature could fall by more than 12 degrees Celsius.
(2025-12-13). Together culturally, divorced politically. tribune.com.pk 
Naseer Turabi was one of my mentors, and I had the privilege of learning the intricacies of literature from him. Jaun Elia, Obaidullah Aleem, Parveen Shakir and Iftikhar Arif were other legends of the era who contributed to not only theme-laden poetry, rich, articulate and exceptional to this day, with a personified edge in ghazals (ode) in their own unique style. The era from 1980s, and till the dawn of the new century, also saw a mosaic of mushairas not only on television (the sole PTV then) as well as at the Karachi Arts Council, Aero Club and educational institutes. | A specialty of those days was the cros…
(2025-12-13). Volunteer Spotlight: Isingiro Nakivale Chapter Coordinator Norbert Byambo Kagosi. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | ‚Å Uganda, Africa | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | ‚Å I got involved with anti-war activism because of what happened to me and the people around me. I was born in a war zone and in perennial conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and up to now war still turns out to be a game to politicians. Through t…
(2025-12-13). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-13). Leeds demo outside BBC as hunger strikers' lives hang in the balance. thecanary.co 
The lives of eight political prisoners in the UK are on a knife-edge and no one is talking about it. What the actual ____ is going on. Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, Jon Cink, Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Lewie Chiaramello, Muhammed Umer Khalid. Eight human beings, held without trial for over a year, are […] | By
(2025-12-13). Lowering Blood Sugar Cuts Heart Attack Risk In People With Prediabetes. eurasiareview.com Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes. | According to King's College London research, published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, bringing blood glucose back to normal levels — effectively reversing prediabetes — cuts the risk of death from heart disease or hospital admission for heart failure by more than 50%. | This finding is especially important in light of recent research showing that lifestyle changes alone – including exercise, weight loss and dietary improvements – do not lower cardiovascular risk in people with pr…
(2025-12-13). California Teamsters Demand Fair Elections & Demand That CA AG Rob Bonta Close Down Unilec. indybay.org California Teamsters are rallying at the California Attorney General Rob Bonta office on December 14, 2025 to demand that he shutdown the union election company Unilect. Members from locals from throughout state have reported that Unilect has been suspended and should not operating in California. The members are also demanding that there be new elections.
(2025-12-13). Paris to face Flamengo in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. thecanary.co Brazilian club Flamengo was crowned champion of the FIFA Challenge Cup after defeating Egyptian club Pyramids 2-0, concluding the second round of the final three matches in the FIFA Club World Cup hosted by the State of Qatar. Flamengo now progress to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. FIFA Intercontinental Cup final set Flamengo's goals were […] | By
(2025-12-13). Iranian gov. launches new gasoline pricing scheme Sat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) —Iran began selling gasoline at a free-market price of 5,000 tomans per liter under a new rationing plan that took effect Saturday, eliminating fuel quotas for government vehicles, imported cars and vehicles in free trade zones.
(2025-12-13). Winners crowned at the 2025 Uganda Excellence Awards. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa celebrated the fifth annual Uganda Excellence Awards (UMEAS) by crowning 13 winners in different categories on Thursday at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Airtel, Node Group, Stanbic and marketer Susan Nsibirwa were among the winners at an event that was preceded by a pre-gala masterclass dubbed the State of …
(2025-12-13). Turkmen president hints at reforms. tribune.com.pk 
Turkmenistan's president hinted at possible political reforms on Friday ahead of a rare international meeting he is hosting with the attendance of counterparts from Russia, Turkey, Iran and elsewhere. | President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, whom critics say presides over an autocratic and opaque system, made the comments in state newspaper Turkmenistan Today in honour of the 30th anniversary of the former Soviet nation's declaration of neutrality. | "We are carrying out extensive work aimed at transforming our neutral country into a powerful, democratic, and rule-of-law state where citizens live happy lives," Berd…
(2025-12-13). High demand for 2026 World Cup tickets. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, soccer's world governing body said on Friday, despite an outcry from fan groups this week about high prices for the tournament. | Fans from more than 200 countries and territories applied via FIFA.com for seats at the first 48-team World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, FIFA said. | Football Supporters Europe (FSE) on Thursday called on FIFA to immediately halt sales of national team allocations, accusing the governing body of imposi…
(2025-12-13). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-13). Tanzania: Joint call to prevent a further deterioration of the human rights situation and ensuring accountability for the post-election crackdown. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council to…
(2025-12-13). Iran seizes foreign tanker with 6 mln liters of smuggled fuel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel in the Sea of Oman, authorities said, in a move aimed at combating regional fuel trafficking networks.
(2025-12-13). 2-ton cargo drone ready for takeoff. ecns.cn China has completed the production of the SUNNY-T2000, a 2-metric-ton unmanned cargo aircraft, marking a significant step in boosting the logistics network for long-haul, regional, and last-mile delivery.
(2025-12-13). The great European asset heist will fail. strategic-culture.su By Leanna YAVELSKAYA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Let's stop pretending Brussels is engaged in noble statecraft. The EU's rush…
(2025-12-13). Likelihood of Israel attacking Iran again is high. uwidata.com By Azar Mahdavan, Tehran / Iran An Iranian expert, referring to the clashes between Tehran and Tel Aviv, said: Netanyahu, who must hold the next elections in 6 to 10 months, is still in a losing position, and this increases the likelihood of renewed conflict for him. The war between Iran and Israel is recognized …
(2025-12-13). Former Iraqi President Salih slated to lead UN refugee agency. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is on course to become the next head of the United Nations refugee agency after Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recommended him for the job.
(2025-12-13). From The 'Island Of Peace' Myth To Massacre. popularresistance.org When Issa Shivji presented the case of Tanzania's unfolding "silent class struggle" more than five decades ago, the political terrain was still fertile enough to engage with such analysis, even if the ruling class lacked the courage to confront it. | Fast-forward to today, and that context has radically shifted. The state and much of the population have become deeply invested in superstitious neoliberal illusions, leaving little room for class-based critique. This transformation has also reinforced the power of the long-standing nationalistic slogan, "the Island of Peace," a carefully constructed myth that masks…
(2025-12-13). Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's exit. tribune.com.pk 
Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, abruptly left the arena. | As a part of a so-called GOAT Tour, the 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar touched down in the eastern state of West Bengal early Saturday, greeted by a chorus of exuberant fans chanting his name. | Hours later, thousands of fans wearing Messi jerseys and waving the Argentine flag packed into Salt Lake stadium in the state capital Kolkata, but heavy security around the footballer left fans struggling to catch a gl…
(2025-12-13). North Korea Awards Heroes from Ukraine War Deployment to Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly honored an army engineering unit that returned from a four-month combat deployment to Russia's Kursk region, praising their "heroic" actions in a televised Pyongyang ceremony. Kim awarded state honors and posthumously recognized nine soldiers killed during the mission, confirming North Korea's direct military involvement in the …
(2025-12-13). Iranian researcher wins Mahathir Mohammad Award 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian researcher, Seyed Hadi Borhani, has won the fifth edition of Mahathir Mohammad Award for Intellectual Creativity, which honored outstanding researchers on the theme 'Palestine: A Pillar of Civilizational Renaissance'.
(2025-12-13). In 2026, Philadelphia neighborhoods will show off with bells on. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Twenty bell-shaped sculptures made of high-density foam will be displayed in Philadelphia's neighborhoods during the nation's 250th birthday next year, each painted by an artist to reflect the respective neighborhood. |
(2025-12-13). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-13). Wednesday 12/17: Webinar: Palestine Through My Eyes. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-13). Iran, Ethiopia parliament speakers meet in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The parliament speakers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ethiopia held a bilateral meeting in Tehran on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Comicomment: Unsealing the coffin and reviving militarism. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's brazen remarks on Taiwan sound a stark warning that Japan's militarist demons are being summoned anew.
(2025-12-13). Iranian artist showing artwork in "The Temple of Dreams" international exhibition in Italy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An artwork by the Iranian artist Shirin Mohseni-Nasab is present at the international exhibition "The Temple of Dreams" in Lecce, Italy.
(2025-12-13). Iran's men's doubles takes gold at 2025 AYPG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Men's Doubles table tennis team won the title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). K-P CM orders crackdown on profiteering, hoarding of essential commodities. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the Food Department to intensify action against profiteering and hoarding of essential commodities, emphasizing that the availability of food items at officially notified prices must be ensured across the province to provide maximum relief to the public. | Chairing an important meeting of the Food Department at the Chief Minister's Secretariat here on Saturday, the Chief Minister stressed the need for increasing field visits and inspections to improve public facilitation and monitoring of markets. | He also directed the department to formula…
(2025-12-13). Phillip Claudel's "Compromise" on stage in Kerman. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- An adaptation of French writer Phillip Claudel's play "Compromise" is currently on stage at Kerman's City Theater Complex.
(2025-12-13). The Russian Wolf Speaks: Alexander Dugin and the Fourth Political Theory. dissidentvoice.org 
Rise of the populist right In two previous articles I pointed out that the 18th century political spectrum makes no sense in the world today and it hasn't made sense for at least the past 10 years. Today the leading forces against global monopoly and finance capital in the West are coming from the right …
(2025-12-13). Award ceremony of healthcare security contest held in Shanghai. ecns.cn In an effort to ensure public health by unleashing the innovative potential and development opportunities of new-generation information technology in the reform of intelligent healthcare security and further promote innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, the award ceremony for the National Intelligent Healthcare Security Contest 2025 took place in Shanghai's Pudong New Area on Monday.
(2025-12-13). Thursday 12/18: Pack the Port: Get Killer Cargo Out of Oakland. indybay.org 530 Water St, Oakland…
(2025-12-13). Black Sea must not be confrontation area after strikes: Erdogan. newarab.com 
"The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Everyone needs safe navigation in the Black Sea," he was quoted as telling reporters aboard his plane, according to the official…
(2025-12-13). Xi: World yearns for peace, trust more than ever. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Friday for greater mutual respect, trust and understanding in the international community to bridge the global deficit in peace, as he extended a congratulatory letter to a forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan.
(2025-12-13). Child of Dust: A man's search for his father after the Vietnam War. aljazeera.com Everything changes for 55-year old Sang, a child of the Vietnam war, when he miraculously discovers his American father.
(2025-12-13). Conditions in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher are beyond horrific, WFP warns. tehrantimes.com The World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday warned that conditions in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher are "beyond horrific," with between 70,000 and 100,000 people believed to remain trapped amid mass killings, starvation, and the collapse of basic services.
(2025-12-13). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-13). Aluminum ingot production exceeds 410,000 tons in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Production of aluminum ingot in Iran reached 411,351 tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (October 23-November 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
(2025-12-13). BJP's New State Office: A Beacon of Modern Political Infrastructure. devdiscourse.com The foundation stone for the BJP's new state office was laid by the party's national president, J P Nadda, on Saturday, marking a significant step in modernizing the organizational infrastructure. Nadda emphasized the infusion of fresh energy into the BJP through this new establishment.
(2025-12-13). Explosion near Wana kills Afghan girl, injures boy. tribune.com.pk 
An explosion occurred on the Wana—Karikot Road near Faizullah Kot in South Waziristan's Lower Wana on Friday, when explosive material planted in a bridge on the main road detonated, police sources said. The blast took place as a Biju car was crossing the bridge. | The incident resulted in the death of an Afghan refugee girl, while a boy was injured and immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police confirmed that the explosive material had been in place for several days before detonation. | Read: Mortar shell blast kills two students | After the blast, security forces and police cord…
(2025-12-13). Japan's Missile Archipelago: The Porcupine Wall Rising Against China's Dragon. thinktank.pk In the swirling winds of the East China Sea, where ancient trade winds once carried silk and spices, a new architecture of deterrence is rising. As of December 2025, Japan is transforming its remote Ryukyu Islands—stretching like a fragile necklace from Kyushu to within 110 kilometers of Taiwan—into a "missile archipelago." This isn't aggressive empire-building; …
(2025-12-13). Islamabad Model Jail misses completion deadline, cost likely to cross Rs20b from original Rs3.9b. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Model Jail project has turned into a white elephant, with yet another deadline missed for the federal capital's first model prison as the dream of completing the jail by December 31, 2025, has collapsed once again. | The project, originally launched in 2011, has faced continuous delays over the past 14 years. Its initial estimated cost of Rs3.9 billion has gone up to Rs18.2 billion and is expected to cross Rs20 billion by the end of January 2026. | The Islamabad Model Jail is being constructed on 90 acres of land in Sector H-11. The prison is planned to have a capacity to house 2,000 inmates. Ove…
(2025-12-13). Guterres marks end of UN mission in Iraq after over two decades. newarab.com 
At Baghdad's request, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will shut down its operations after 22 years of assisting the country in its transition following the 2003 invasion and occupation…
(2025-12-13). The Nanjing Massacre: 88 years on, remembering history and praying for peace. ecns.cn On December 13, 1937, Japanese invading forces captured Nanjing and carried out a massacre that lasted more than forty days, an atrocity that shocked the world then, and still does to this very day.
(2025-12-13). Desert relic transforms into dance. ecns.cn In the heart of China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, beneath the golden sands of the Niya ruins site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a discovery was made in 1995.
(2025-12-13). Thursday 12/18: Block The Bombs Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Online | masspeaceaction.org/event/block-the-bomb……
(2025-12-13). Nowruz-observing countries meet in New Delhi on safeguarding shared heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A number of cultural officials from countries where Nowruz is observed met in New Delhi on the sidelines of a UNESCO meeting to discuss coordination among member states of the UNESCO-registered festival.
(2025-12-13). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-13). Wave Of Tax Cuts Left States Vulnerable To SNAP And Medicaid Crisis. popularresistance.org This fall, Americans got to see what it's like to go without a safety net for the hungry. With the U.S. government shut down for multiple weeks and President Donald Trump refusing to fund SNAP, the federal food stamp program, a panic set in among the more than 40 million people who rely on it. Families skipped meals, and babies went unfed. Food banks ran out of food, and some people turned to dumpster diving. | It was just a glimpse of what's to come. Starting next October, Trump's so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act will shift billions in SNAP costs from the federal government onto states.
(2025-12-13). Araghchi meets senior Ethiopian official in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Speaker of the Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives Tagese Chaffo…
(2025-12-13). Security gaps, lack of services expose governance failures in Tirah Valley. tribune.com.pk 
The deteriorating situation in Tirah Valley has highlighted deep-rooted governance failures, with security officials pointing to the absence of basic services, weak administration and limited law enforcement as key challenges in the remote region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. | Officials of the Frontier Corps said the vacuum created by poor governance has been exploited by extremist and criminal groups, including Fitna-al-Khawarij, which they accused of promoting instability and financing activities through drug trafficking and extortion. | Inspector General Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North said the province s…
(2025-12-13). ICRC Vice-president calls on States to defend and to promote the norms enshrined in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech at the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention…
(2025-12-13). Friday 12/12: Protest against the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli consulate – 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2025-12-13). Has (German Minister) Pistorius lost his mind? indybay.org This is not just about the German ‚ÄöMinister for War Preparedness', but about all European politicians who have been telling us for months about the 'Russian attack in two years'. The question is: why are politicians and military leaders so confidently spreading theories that do not stand up to scrutiny? And how should we deal with such people? (The text refers to the EU, but it may also be of interest to readers in the US and other countries, even if the problems there are different.)…
(2025-12-13). Cold wave triggers temperature dips, snow and rain. ecns.cn A powerful cold wave is sweeping across China from west to east, bringing a swath of sharp temperature drops, strong winds, as well as snow and rain from Wednesday to Saturday, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
(2025-12-13). 20 States Challenge Trump's $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas in Court. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF California and 19 other U.S. states have filed a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers, calling it an illegal overreach that will cripple vital services like healthcare and education. The White House defends the fee as a lawful measure to prevent program abuse, …
(2025-12-13). Jules Verne's "Mathias Sandorf" published in Persian. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Persian translation of the 1885 adventure book "Mathias Sandorf" written by the French writer Jules Verne has been released in the bookstores across the country.
(2025-12-13). Karakoram Express delayed as PR issues Lahore train update. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways on Saturday announced a minor delay in the departure of the Karakoram Express from Lahore, while confirming that most other trains to Karachi, Quetta, Rawalpindi and other cities are operating on schedule. | According to the Divisional Superintendent Office, the Karakoram Express (42-Down) bound for Karachi will now depart at 4.15pm, instead of its scheduled 3.00pm, due to a delay of one hour and 15 minutes. | Read: Pakistan Railways safety measures remain inadequate despite multiple accidents, inquiry reports | The Pak Business Express (34-Down) to Karachi is set to leave Lahore at its sched…
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Conference sets economic priorities for 2026. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing.
(2025-12-13). Australia Funds Google's Papua New Guinea Cable Project Under Defence Treaty. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Alphabet's Google will build three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea, a project funded by Australia under a mutual defense treaty and viewed as a strategic move to counter Chinese influence in the Pacific. The $120 million infrastructure upgrade aims to improve digital connectivity while advancing Australian and U.S. security interests in the …
(2025-12-13). A Filipino journalist pushes back against red-tagging and disinformation by taking on Meta. globalvoices.org 
The petition aims to compel tech platforms to review how they handle human rights issuesGlobal Voices Journalist Cong Corrales (middle) was joined by his lawyers in filing a case against Meta in May 2023 for its alleged failure to observe his data subject rights. This
(2025-12-13). Overturn Kafkaesque IHRA Inspired Conviction of Lisa Davis All Out Monday Dec 15, 1:30-3:30 Newark NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Please see some of the articles below about this case and the joke it means in a liberal NJ version…
(2025-12-13). Fidel: El cineasta menos conocido del mundo. cubadebate.cu Fidel demostró su pasión por el cine desde los primeros días de la Revolución. Por entonces compartió en La Habana con el actor australiano Errol Flyn, un ídolo del cine estadounidense, que visitó la isla identificado con la obra de justicia social que se iniciaba.
(2025-12-13). De vuelta el ambiente festivo a Pabexpo. cubadebate.cu Con un carácter de entretenimiento, con espectáculos, ofertas gastronómicas y expo-venta de diversos artículos, entre 10: 00 a.m. y 10: 00 p.m., en esta edición del Festival de Invierno Pa' Cuba se incorporarán otros emprendimientos, juegos y propuestas visuales, pensadas para ofrecer opciones de diversión a la familia cubana durante el cierre del año.
(2025-12-13). Abierta cuarta convocatoria para impulso financiero a mipymes y cooperativas tecnológicas cubanas. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de ampliar las capacidades del sector de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TICs), mediante el apoyo a iniciativas innovadoras de toda Cuba que contribuyan a la transformación digital, fue presentada este viernes una convocatoria de apoyo financiero para nuevos actores económicos.
(2025-12-12). The Palestinization of the World. counterpunch.org 
La Palestinización del Mundo: Día de Muertos con la Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt habla con miembros de la Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina en el Día de los Muertos en Oaxaca, México. Hablan sobre cuestiones locales como la gentrificación, la militarización, la narcoviolencia y el sionismo religioso, así como los vínculos políticos y
(2025-12-13). Sobre la cancha: Aguas blancas en calma. cubadebate.cu Mientras el Madrid busca reafirmación tras un inicio irregular bajo Xabi Alonso, la sombra de la impaciencia institucional planea sobre un banquillo que aún no convence. La reacción ante el City contrasta con las flaquezas mostradas contra rivales menores, reavivando el debate sobre la profundidad del vestuario y las limitadas rotaciones.
(2025-12-13). Irán confisca petrolero en el Estrecho de Ormuz por transportar "carga no autorizada" y lo traslada a puerto. cubadebate.cu La Marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán confirmó este sábado, 15 de noviembre de 2025, haber incautado un petrolero con pabellón de las Islas Marshall en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según informó el cuerpo militar de élite, la embarcación fue trasladada al puerto de Makrán, en el Golfo Pérsico, por transportar "carga no autorizada".
(2025-12-13). Irán confisca petrolero en el Estrecho de Ormuz por transportar "carga no autorizada" y lo traslada a puerto. cubadebate.cu La Marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán confirmó este sábado, 15 de noviembre de 2025, haber incautado un petrolero con pabellón de las Islas Marshall en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según informó el cuerpo militar de élite, la embarcación fue trasladada al puerto de Makrán, en el Golfo Pérsico, por transportar "carga no autorizada".
(2025-12-13). ANPP reajusta su período de sesiones ante complejo escenario nacional, priorizando agenda legislativa y económica. cubadebate.cu En un contexto marcado por múltiples desafíos, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) de Cuba se prepara para celebrar su Sexto Período de Sesiones de la Décima Legislatura, el próximo 18 de diciembre, bajo un formato y una agenda significativamente reajustados.
(2025-12-13). The Palestinization of the World w/ Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina. counterpunch.org Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt speaks with members of the Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina on Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, México. They discuss local issues of gentrification, militarization, narco-violence, and religious Zionism, and Mexico's political and economic ties to the colonial occupation of Palestine. Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina is an autonomous, non-partisan, solidarity space formed by
(2025-12-13). Arribó a Santiago de Cuba donativo proveniente de Martinica. cubadebate.cu Un cargamento de 14.5 toneladas de medicamentos, alimentos, ropa y artículos de primera necesidad arribó a Santiago de Cuba como parte de un donativo proveniente de Lamentin, Martinica, destinado a apoyar a la población afectada por el paso del huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-13). 2026 definirá os rumos da direita, mas o bolsonarismo já tem o seu candidato. strategic-culture.su No frigir dos ovos, a candidatura de Flávio Bolsonaro pà¥s a nu o fato de que o "centro democrático" só clama por "unià£o da direita" quando é em torno de sua candidatura. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…
(2025-12-13). La guerra imaginaria: el plan alemán contra Rusia y la economía de guerra europea. strategic-culture.su Cuando leí la exclusiva del Wall Street Journal sobre el plan de guerra de Alemania contra Rusia, sentí que retrocedía en el tiempo. No a la Guerra Fría, sino a algo peor: una Europa que, a pesar de su profunda crisis industrial y social, encontró en las amenazas externas la fuerza unificadora para exigir sacrificios incesantes a sus ciudadanos y ganancias ilimitadas al complejo militar-industrial.
(2025-12-13). ANPP reajusta su período de sesiones ante complejo escenario nacional, priorizando agenda legislativa y económica. cubadebate.cu En un contexto marcado por múltiples desafíos, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) de Cuba se prepara para celebrar su Sexto Período de Sesiones de la Décima Legislatura, el próximo 18 de diciembre, bajo un formato y una agenda significativamente reajustados.
(2025-12-13). Esta noche en Cubavisión: Cuadrando la Caja sobre "Mercado cambiario en Cuba" . Segunda parte. cubadebate.cu øPodemos hablar en Cuba en términos de mafia para referirnos a ciertos grupos que están detrás del mercado cambiario ilegal? øQué delitos cometen y quiénes son las principales víctimas de estas prácticas ilegales? En contraposición a esto, øcómo vamos a organizar nuestro mercado cambiario oficial?. Si le cuadra debatir al respecto, °acompáñenos!.
(2025-12-13). Arribó a Santiago de Cuba donativo proveniente de Martinica. cubadebate.cu Un cargamento de 14.5 toneladas de medicamentos, alimentos, ropa y artículos de primera necesidad arribó a Santiago de Cuba como parte de un donativo proveniente de Lamentin, Martinica, destinado a apoyar a la población afectada por el paso del huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-13). La "nuova" strategia di sicurezza nazionale degli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su Una divisione del mondo secondo linee multipolari — una nuova Yalta — guidata dagli Stati Uniti rappresenterebbe solo una multipolarità incompleta, più simile a una "tripolarità " sino-russo-americana che ad altro. | Segue nostro All'inizio di dicembre 2025, la Casa Bianca ha pubblicato una nuova "Strategia di sicurezza nazionale", un documento in cui il governo degli Stati Uniti delinea le proprie linee guida in materia di s…
(2025-12-13). After Appeal, Loyola University Students Kick TPUSA Off Campus. popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — On December 3, students at Loyola University New Orleans showed up to oppose the second attempt at chartering a Turning Point USA chapter on their campus. | In October of this year, a small group of conservative students attended a student senate session to propose a TPUSA Charter at Loyola. At that meeting, over 100 students packed the room to show their opposition to a chapter on campus. When the senate denied the charter, the pro-TPUSA students appealed to have their proposal heard again.
(2025-12-13). Alaves vs Real Madrid: La Liga — team news, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Real Madrid have only won two of their last eight matches piling pressure on their manager Xabi Alonso for Alaves trip.