(2025-12-15). Israel's Gaza Proxy Strategy Is Collapsing. portside.org Israel's Gaza Proxy Strategy Is Collapsing |
(2025-12-15). Hollywood actor Iyad Hajjaj unveils new film on Gaza. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-15). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
(2025-12-15). Israel strikes central, southern Gaza, settlers storm Nablus. newarab.com 
(2025-12-15). Declaración de la XXIV Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu Los Jefes de Estado del ALBA-TCP reafirmaron su compromiso con la integración regional, la solidaridad y la defensa de la soberanía. Condenaron enérgicamente el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba, las sanciones a Venezuela y Nicaragua, y el genocidio israelí en Gaza. Además, rechazaron el orden internacional excluyente.
(2025-12-15). Puerto Rico, US Imperialism And Venezuela's Defiant Sovereignty. popularresistance.org As the United States reasserts its hemispheric priorities in its recent National Security Strategy document, Latin America and the Caribbean are once again cast as a zone of interest, with Venezuela squarely in Washington's sights. Puerto Rico—still a US colony more than a century after the 1898 invasion—plays a central role in this imperial architecture, serving as both a military platform and a living example of colonial rule in the region. | Cira Pascual Marquina spoke with Puerto Rican geographer, author, and longtime activist Déborah Berman Santana about the continuity of US imperialism, the isla…
(2025-12-15). President Nicolás Maduro Opens 25th ALBA-TCP Summit (+Cuba Petrocaribe). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro inaugurated Sunday the 25th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) from the Battle of Boyacá Hall at Miraflores Palace, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc by commanders Hugo Chávez and Fidel Castro. | President Maduro welcomed the presidents, prime ministers and delegates from Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada and Saint Lucia. | In his opening remarks, the head of stat…
(2025-12-15). Afrodescendants: Casting Off Illusions, Preparing For Struggle. popularresistance.org The Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network (ROA) and the Regional Articulation of Afrodescendants of Latin America and the Caribbean (ARAAC), Afrodescendant organizations born from anti-imperialist social change processes and anti-neocolonial struggles at the dawn of the twenty-first century, carry the dignity and sovereignty that our African Ancestors entrusted to us as a living imprint of the self-determination of peoples. | Latin America and the Caribbean have suffered, throughout the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries, invasions, territorial dispossession, and targeted assassinations of Latin Am…
(2025-12-15). US Military Aircraft Nearly Collides With JetBlue Plane Near Venezuela. news.antiwar.com
(2025-12-15). øPor Qué Estados Unidos No Puede Usar su Estrategia de "Liderar Desde Atrás" Contra Venezuela? globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-15). America First Global Health Strategy: a framework for co-opting healthcare in Africa? peoplesdispatch.org On December 4,
(2025-12-15). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-15). Iran's FM holds key meeting with Belarus president in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting at the Independence Palace in Minsk on Monday.
(2025-12-15). Insights | Former Belarusian Deputy PM: China's development path ensures capital serves the people. ecns.cn China's development path ensures that "capital serves the people, the ordinary individuals, not the other way around," Anatoly Tozik, former Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, said in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-12-15). Australia's feminised politics need masculine balance. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's politics has elevated compassion over wisdom, optics over outcomes. The result is drift, debt and disorder – and a growing hunger for firmer leadership and moral balance.
(2025-12-15). Trump's decline into open corruption signals the end of America's authority. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). Russia completes flight tests for 'Ionozond' satellite system. ecns.cn Russia has completed the flight tests of four "Ionosfera-M" satellites, which are designed to study physical processes in the Earth's ionosphere, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos announced on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). China to Eliminate Childbirth Costs Nationwide From 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu China's national healthcare security administration has announced that from 2026 it aims to fully cover all policy-approved medical expenses related to childbirth. This includes prenatal checkups and delivery costs, with the goal of ensuring there are no out-of-pocket expenses for families. Several provinces have already introduced similar measures, making childbirth nearly free in some regions. …
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Congo and Rwanda To Sign Symbolic Peace Deal in Washington As Fighting Rages. portside.org Congo and Rwanda To Sign Symbolic Peace Deal in Washington As Fighting Rages |
(2025-12-15). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, December 15.
(2025-12-15). Thrills designed for 'wimps' make giant leap in tourism industry. ecns.cn In the past, 26-year-old e-commerce professional Cao Peiqiang's idea of an adventurous travel thrill was a theme-park pirate ship or a cable car ride. "I'm a man who sought out fresh air and scenic views, not heart-stopping drops," said Cao from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
(2025-12-15). How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly. grist.org 
If we're being honest, 2025 did not start out great. For basically the whole month of January, a series of wildfires raged across Los Angeles, killing hundreds (more on that number below). On the other side of the country, an Arctic blast brought The rest of the year, which is on track to…
(2025-12-15). Trump Administration Denies Bombing of 21 Boats in Caribbean Amounts to Murder, But Facts Are Facts. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Dec 4, 2025 | The Washington Post has reported that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave the order to not only blow up a boat in the Caribbean back on September 2, but to kill all the men in them. Hegseth at first refrained from publicly denying the statement, though the Trump administration did. The New York Times is reporting that the boat on September 2 was struck at least twice. Military norms prohibit a second strike on a vessel that has been neutralized or shipwrecked and no longer represents a military threat. That's because once the military objective is achieved, a second strike mea…
(2025-12-15). Fire destroys two trucks carrying chemicals, plastic granules in Indore; no one hurt. devdiscourse.com Two trucks parked along Agra-Mumbai national highway in Madhya Pradesh's Indore were gutted in a fire on Monday, disrupting traffic on the arterial route, though no one was hurt in the incident, a police official said.
(2025-12-15). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-15). Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil. devdiscourse.com The Kerala High Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a case relating to the alleged rape of a woman and forcing her to abort pregnancy.
(2025-12-15). Words across worlds: Moharaj Sharma on language, culture, and belonging in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-15). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-15). Colonial Plunder Didn't Create Capitalism. portside.org Colonial Plunder Didn't Create Capitalism |
(2025-12-15). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-15). Socialist Alliance condemns killings at Hanukkah event in Bondi. greenleft.org.au Socialist Alliance condemns killings at Hanukkah event in Bondi | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-15). The fight for quality housing is political. greenleft.org.au The fight for quality housing is political | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-15). Importance of Afghanistan's Neighbors' Meeting in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — As Afghanistan's crises increasingly affect the wider region, Tehran's first purely regional meeting of Kabul's neighbors signals a clear move toward regional solutions and collective responsibility for stability.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Sunday Science: Star Talk With Special Guest Physicist and Musician Brian Cox. portside.org Sunday Science: Star Talk With Special Guest Physicist and Musician Brian Cox |
(2025-12-15). Ghosts of the Past: How the Century of Humiliation Shapes Xi Jinping's China. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese President Xi Jinping, while addressing the dignitaries at the 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japan this September, exclaimed, "History carries the legacy of the past and inspires the future." The history of the 'Century of Humiliation,' the period from 1839 to 1949, indeed carries the legacy on which President Xi's dream of Chinese …
(2025-12-15). China Launches Satellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal in Fresh Commercial Space Mission. infobrics.org China launched the Kinetica-1, also known as the Lijian-1 Y11 carrier rocket with nine satellites onboard, including three international payloads for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal…
(2025-12-15). Iran appoints Alireza Elhami as Army Air Defense Force Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Brigadier General Alireza Elhami has been appointed as the new commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Force.
(2025-12-15). Joint press release issued on meeting between Chinese, UAE FMs. ecns.cn File photo of the United Arab Emirates national flag and the Chinese national flag.It also voiced firm support for the Chinese government in achieving national reunification and opposition to any external interference in China's internal affairs.
(2025-12-15). Thailand and Cambodia: A Trump-Brokered Truce Falls Apart. portside.org Thailand and Cambodia: A Trump-Brokered Truce Falls Apart |
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Bondi Beach Attack Puts Albanese Under Israeli and Domestic Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu The deadly attack on a Jewish festival at Sydney's Bondi Beach has intensified diplomatic and political pressure on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Albanese of failing to curb antisemitism, which Israeli officials say has been rising globally since 2023. Domestically, Jewish community leaders and opposition politicians have echoed concerns …
(2025-12-15). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-15). The far right triumphs in Chile. peoplesdispatch.org There was little doubt about the outcome of Chile's second round presidential election on December 14. After receiving overwhelming support from almost the entire Chilean right (which, if you add up their vote shares in the first round, represented the vast majority), José Antonio Kast will become Chile's next president. | In the first round, Jeanette Jara narrowly took first place with 26.85%, followed closely by Kast, who won 23.93% of the valid votes, thus securing his place in the runoff. In third, fourth, and fifth place were three right-wing candidates: center-right Franco Parisi (19.71%), libertarian Johan…
(2025-12-15). 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?
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Gunmen kill 11, wound many on Sydney beach. ecns.cn Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people and wounded another 29 on Sunday during a Jewish ceremony at Bondi Beach in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
(2025-12-15). Insights | Former Belarusian Deputy PM: Chinese modernization solves poverty issues other major powers fail to address. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, which puts people's wellbeing at its center, has achieved what other major powers have not — the eradication of absolute poverty, Anatoly Tozik, former Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-12-15). Happy with how bowlers bounced back: Morne Morkel. devdiscourse.com India bowling coach Morne Morkel said he is happy with the way his wards bounced back in the low-scoring win over South Africa in the third T20 International here after being hammered in the previous game.
(2025-12-15). VIDEO: FM Araghchi lays wreath at Victory Monument in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi paid tribute to those killed in World War II by laying a wreath of flower at the Victory Monument in Minsk.
(2025-12-15). Iran strengthening air defense to counter threats: Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that the country has placed the strengthening of its integrated air defense shield at the core of its strategy to effectively counter potential threats.
(2025-12-15). 'Workers in China have never truly fallen silent': An interview with Workers' Labor Bulletin activists. links.org.au 
Workers' Labor Bulletin members discuss their work and the situation of China's labour force today.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-15). Iran able to thwart US sanctions targeting SE's economy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that by establishing economic relations through our private sector, the US cannot impact the activities of the Shahid Beheshti Port.
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia launches artillery attack on Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia carried out artillery attacks on villages in Yemen's border regions, according to local media reports.
(2025-12-15). Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display at Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. ecns.cn Starting with four pieces from the collection of the king of France, Louis XIV, the largest showcase of the Louvre in China is taking place in Shanghai, featuring more than 300 artifacts from the museum's collection.
(2025-12-15). Israel Apologists Hasten To Use Bondi Shooting To Attack Anti-Genocide Activists. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Two shooters
(2025-12-15). UK Denounces Jimmy Lai Conviction, Urges Immediate Release. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain has condemned the conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, calling his prosecution politically motivated. The 78-year-old was found guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong's China-imposed national security law, a charge that carries a possible life sentence. Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, …
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan imply three hidden motives: expert. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently made gravely erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question, drawing widespread criticism. When guesting on the "W.E. Talk" program, Xiang Haoyu, a research fellow in the Department for Asia-Pacific Studies at the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), stated that Takaichi's erroneous remarks are not accidental.
(2025-12-15). China to enhance strategic mutual trust, advance cooperation with UAE, says Wang Yi. ecns.cn China is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), deepen strategic mutual trust, implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and advance cooperation across all fields to elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to higher levels, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.
(2025-12-15). IAEA has no right to ask for inspections of attacked sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran's nuclear chief has criticized the IAEA's call for renewed inspections of attacked nuclear sites, insisting that the Agency lacks clear protocols to inspect sites that have been attacked by the Israeli regime and the US.
(2025-12-15). Bondi Beach Attack Rekindles Australia's Gun Control Debate. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia overhauled its gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, rapidly banning semi-automatic weapons, introducing a national buyback scheme and enforcing strict licensing requirements. These reforms made Australia one of the toughest countries in the world on gun ownership and are widely credited with keeping firearm-related deaths low. The shooting at a Jewish celebration …
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Japanese rhetoric sends dangerous signals, raising alarm over a revival of militarism: experts. ecns.cn "The 21st century will not, cannot be and should not be a repetition of the 20th century. Certainly, the 1.4 billion Chinese people will never accept it," said David Gosset, specialist in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, in an interview with China News Network's West-East Talk, commenting on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question.
(2025-12-15). China launches carrier rocket to deploy experimental cargo ship and satellite. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Japanese PM Takaichi's wrong remarks on Taiwan 'dangerously divisive': David Gosset. ecns.cn David Gosset, an expert in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative said during an interview on the "W.E. Talk" program that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's inappropriate remarks on Taiwan have "clearly undermined the long-accumulated trust between China and Japan."
(2025-12-15). Enemy to face new dimension of Iran's power if war breaks out. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said that if a war were to break out, the enemy would face new and advanced dimensions of the Islamic Republic's military power.
(2025-12-15). Donbas Is Not Putin's Final Goal, EU Warns. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that Russia's ambitions in Ukraine extend beyond the Donbas region, which includes Donetsk and Luhansk. Her remarks come as the status of Donbas remains a central issue in ongoing discussions about a possible peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine. Why It MattersKallas' statement reflects growing …
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia's crown prince may buy FC Barcelona for ‚Ǩ10 bln. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) —Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly prepared to offer ‚Ǩ10 billion to purchase Spanish football club Barcelona.
(2025-12-15). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-15). Araghchi meets with Belarusian counterpart in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com MINSK, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian and Belarusian foreign ministers met and held talks in Minsk.
(2025-12-15). Russia to Export Over 100 Million Tons of Coal to China. infobrics.org "Russia is one of the world's leading coal producers and suppliers, and China is the largest consumer. In this context, we see prospects for increasing supplies of coal and its processed products to the Asian country," Novak affirmed…
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Grossi says IAEA resumed inspections in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi claims that inspections in Iran have resumed.
(2025-12-15). Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting that killed 15: police. newarab.com 
Two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia mourned victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. | The father, a 50-year-old, was killed at the scene, taking the number of dead to 16, while his 24-year-old son was in critical condition in the hospital, police said at a press conference on Monday. Officials have described the shooting on Sunday as a targeted antisemitic attack. | Forty people remain in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition,…
(2025-12-15). Average age of China's workforce nearing 40, report says. ecns.cn The average age of China's workforce is approaching 40, said a report from the China Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research at the Central University of Finance and Economics published on Sunday.
(2025-12-15). Victims of massacre remembered. ecns.cn Liu Minsheng, 91, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, felt overwhelmed by emotions as he attended the solemn national memorial ceremony held on Saturday in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, to mourn the 300,000 victims of the atrocity.
(2025-12-15). Iran unveils 3 new nuclear achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran showcased three cutting-edge achievements in nuclear science today, highlighting advancements in medical and research applications as well as the launch of the national nuclear network.
(2025-12-15). United States Congress Pushing for AGOA Extension. moderndiplomacy.eu After the expiry of the bilateral agreement on trade, the US Congress, as well as African leaders, highly recognizing its significance, have been pursuing the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The agreement, which allows duty-free access to American markets for African exporters, expired on 30th September 2025. The US Congress is …
(2025-12-15). From Probability to Possibility: The Algorithm of Aspire in a Fragmenting Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu We enter this moment in history with a world order that is no longer merely shifting—it is fragmenting. Institutions that once claimed universality are losing coherence, technological power is concentrated in a few hands, and narratives that once anchored global governance are dissolving into competing epistemologies. In this fractured landscape, the question is no longer …
(2025-12-15). How The US Empire Creates Chaos To Disrupt Multipolarity. popularresistance.org With the return of Donald Trump for his second term, diplomacy increasingly resembles a battlefield, rather than a paved road to cooperation, development, and peace. This is not a problem of one US president, but rather the process of internal decomposition of the US empire, which is seeing its hegemony weakened, and is losing its capacity for influence, the possibility of controlling discourse, and its military supremacy. Therefore, it has to resort to the use of coercive power to try to preserve the geopolitical space it has had until now, because moving toward the globalized world and the world government it p…
(2025-12-15). Iran's Araghchi in Belarus for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Belarus for official talks with the country's senior leaders, focusing on bilateral, regional, and international cooperation.
(2025-12-15). Report: US Forces Raided Ship Headed From China To Iran Last Month. news.antiwar.com The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that US special operations forces raided a ship last month, several hundred miles off the coast of Sri Lanka, that had departed China and was bound for Iran. The report, which cited unnamed US officials, said that US special operators who boarded the vessel seized the cargo and then …
(2025-12-15). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-15). Firm stance on opening-up wins praise. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce launched the "Big Market for All: Export to China" initiative in November, aimed at boosting imports and providing a new channel for global products to enter the Chinese market."The market is massive in scale and very diverse, from top-tier cities to lower-tier cities that are also growing in wealth with advanced demands."
(2025-12-15). New fish species discovered in China's Xizang. ecns.cn A new fish species has been discovered in Zayul County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, providing insights for studies of fish diversity and biological evolution in the Himalayan area, said the Institute of Plateau Biology of the Xizang Autonomous Region on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). FESCO Launches First Flexi-Tank Trains from Omsk to China. infobrics.org Russia's FESCO Transportation Group has dispatched the first container train fully loaded with 40-foot flexi-tanks from Omsk to China via Kazakhstan…
(2025-12-15). No entry, no growth: Australia's immigration pause illusion. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Geminid meteor shower seen across China. ecns.cn This photo released on Dec. 14, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower over the Xinghe County of Ulanqab in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-15). Debunking The Myth: Communism Killed 100 Million People. popularresistance.org The fundamental flaw in the "100 million deaths" narrative: it treats political ideology as a kind of metaphysical cause of death. Policies are lifted out of context, conditions are ignored, and complex histories are reduced to an inflated scoreboard where people prosecuted for crimes that would be illegal anywhere are reframed as victims of communist persecution. | In that same 1997 edition of the Black Book of Communism, Courtois again asserts that "communist regimes committed crimes involving around one hundred million people, compared to around twenty-five million under Nazism."
(2025-12-15). Thailand Halts Fuel Transit to Laos as Cambodia Border War Escalates. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand has halted fuel shipments passing through a key border checkpoint with Laos after intelligence suggested supplies were being diverted to Cambodian forces, as fighting between Thailand and Cambodia intensifies. The two neighbours are clashing at multiple points along their 817-kilometre border in what both sides describe as the most severe violence in decades. Despite …
(2025-12-15). Freeride World Tour Qualifier kicks off in Xinjiang's Hemu. ecns.cn The 2025/2026 Hemu Freeride Festival Qualifier kicked off on Friday at the Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Hemu village of the Altay prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2025-12-15). Iran proposes BRICS laboratory network to cut research costs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran has proposed the establishment of a shared laboratory network among BRICS member states to promote scientific cooperation, reduce technological gaps, and lower research costs, VP Afshin told Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-15). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-15). From Sinai to Seoul: What the Six-Day War Teaches About a Future North Korean Blitzkrieg. moderndiplomacy.eu In June 1967, when the sun was rising over the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Israeli fighter squadrons skimming through the coastlines at low altitude struck Egyptian airbases with a devastating blow. Within barely a couple of hours, most of the Egyptian air forces were destroyed. Operation Focus was not a mere initiation of the Six-Day War, …
(2025-12-15). Opening at Paris Louvre museum delayed as employees discuss possible strike. devdiscourse.com The Paris Louvre museum did not open at 0800 GMT on Monday as usual as staff was meeting to discuss a strike over pay and working conditions, potentially disrupting access for thousands of visitors to the world's most-visited museum. The walkout, if confirmed, will come at a particularly difficult time for the museum, which is still reeling from an October jewel heist worth 88 million euros ($103.31 million) and recent infrastructure problems including a water leak that damaged ancient books.
(2025-12-15). Gharibabadi meets with Bangladesh FM adviser for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met and held talks with Adviser to the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh Mohammad Touhid Hossain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday.
(2025-12-15). 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).
(2025-12-15). Job postings in Japan seeking China-critical content spark public backlash. ecns.cn Job postings on a Japanese recruitment website seeking creators to produce content critical of China and favorable to Japan have sparked public backlash, with social media users questioning the funding behind the projects and urging greater transparency and investigation.
(2025-12-15). VIDEO: Autumn rainfall on Hormuz Island. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Autumn rainfall on Hormuz Island has created picturesque scenes across the island, adding to its natural beauty.
(2025-12-15). AI toys offer emotional support to consumers. ecns.cn Eager to tap into a huge potential customer base, industry players are accelerating their push into the artificial intelligence-driven toys market, hoping to unlock new growth as supportive policies inject fresh momentum into the sector.
(2025-12-15). What your cheap clothes cost the planet. grist.org 
The Atacama desert in Chile is one of the most beautiful and forbidding places on Earth, so dry that it's sometimes used by scientists to test run Mars missions. Most years the area sees less than half a centimeter of rain, but this past September unusually heavy precipitation brought forth a desert bloom, blanketing the ground with delicate purple flowers that disappeared as quickly as they'd appeared. | It was a rare treat for locals used to grimmer ornamentation: Since 2001, colorful mountains of used clothing have been the main feature growing across the Atacama. By the time the largest mound was set on fi…
(2025-12-15). Under Trump, the National Renewable Energy Lab is losing 'renewable' from its name. grist.org 
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado is getting a name change. The groundbreaking research institute will no longer have the word "renewable" in its title, the U.S. Department of Energy The announcement does not specify how, or whether, the name change will significantly shift the facility's work, but says it "reflects the Trump administration's broader vision f…
(2025-12-15). Team China Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin win silver at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025. ecns.cn South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin cruised past China's Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sung Yingsha in straight games in the mixed doubles final at WTT Finals Saturday.
(2025-12-15). Karnataka Assembly mourns the demise of its veteran member Shamanur Shivashankarappa. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka Assembly on Monday mourned the demise of 94-year-old veteran member of the House, Shamanur Shivashankarappa.
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-15). CLAT 2026 Answer Key Released, Raise Objections Before Dec 12. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities released today on the official Answer Key (Provisional), along with Question Papers, of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-15). Crackdown seeks to curb finance fraud. ecns.cn China's top judicial authorities are placing a strong emphasis on financial security, pledging to continue their rigorous crackdown on corruption in the sector.
(2025-12-15). Govt under fire over new rural employment bill, opposition asks why Mahatma Gandhi's name dropped. devdiscourse.com The government came under sharp criticism on Monday over a bill that seeks to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and replace it with a new rural employment law, with opposition MPs asking why the name of the father of the nation is being removed.
(2025-12-15). From Nowruz to Anime: A cultural talk with Japan's ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — In an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency, Japan's ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, elaborated on the shared cultural ties between Tehran and Tokyo, as well as his experience during his time in Iran.
(2025-12-15). US, Ukraine achieve 'a lot of progress' at talks in Berlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The delegations of the United States and Ukraine achieved "a lot of progress" during negotiations in the German capital of Berlin, US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff stated.
(2025-12-15). Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalised twice after 'violent arrest', say family. devdiscourse.com Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was taken to the hospital emergency room twice after suffering blows from security forces who arrested her on December 12, her family told the Narges Foundation on Monday. The human rights activist won the award whilst in prison in 2023, following her three-decade campaign for women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran.
(2025-12-15). A message to everyone except Brittany Higgins. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). ICICI Prudential AMC IPO fully subscribed on Day 2. devdiscourse.com The initial public offering (IPO) of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, an arm of the ICICI Bank, got fully subscribed on the second day of share sale on Monday.
(2025-12-15). Jakson Engineers inks pact with Ecoprogetti SRL to set up photovoltaic module recycling plant. devdiscourse.com Jakson Group firm Jakson Engineers Ltd (JEL) on Monday said it has signed a contract with European technology provider Ecoprogetti SRL to establish India's first hi-tech photovoltaic (PV) module recycling plant.
(2025-12-15). Karnataka: Worms found in rice, parents outraged by staff negligence. devdiscourse.com A video showing worms in children's lunch at the Old Ningapura Government School in Koppal Taluk is going viral. School authorities state that rice is distributed by Akshara Dasoha and most likely stored for a long time. Parents and students expressed concerns over the health and hygiene of mid-day meals. After children at Old Ningapura Government School found cooked worms in the hot lunch, they were alarmed and immediately reported the incident to staff and parents.
(2025-12-15). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 7- Dec. 13). ecns.cn
(2025-12-15). Our Country, Then and Now. A Book Review. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-12-15). Cocodrilos silencian a Granma y se acercan a la cima en jornada de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con pitcheo de acero y zarpazos oportunos, los Cocodrilos de Matanzas silenciaron hoy 3-0 a Granma en Bayamo y quedaron a juego y medio de la cima de la 64 Serie Nacional cubana de Béisbol. La escuadra de Armando Ferrer capitalizó una jornada propicia, marcada por los tropiezos de los líderes Leñadores de Las Tunas.
(2025-12-15). Dupla cubana Gómez y Veranes conquista plata en la final del Tour Norceca 2025. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana integrada por Damián Gómez y Eblis Veranes concluyó su participación en el NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals 2025 con la medalla de plata, tras caer en la final masculina ante los canadienses Samuel Schachter y Jonathan Pickett.
(2025-12-15). "El ALBA continuará siendo espacio esencial de solidaridad y digna resistencia" cubadebate.cu Intervención de Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la XXV Cumbre de la Alianza Bolivariana para los pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos.
(2025-12-15). Honduras: Consejero Electoral Marlon Ochoa denuncia opacidad y pide claridad en el recuento electoral. cubadebate.cu El proceso electoral en Honduras enfrenta una grave crisis de credibilidad debido a las serias inconsistencias detectadas en el escrutinio de votos. Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), levantó una voz de alarma, denunciando que existe una intención de limitar la revisión de las actas presidenciales.
(2025-12-15). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol anuncia cambios en la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol anunció cambios en el reglamento de la actual serie 64 de ese deporte, en cuanto a los juegos no celebrados, sellados y para las etapas de play off. La nota enviada a los medios precisa que la decisión responde a la cantidad de partidos no efectuados, y ha tenido en cuenta los compromisos internacionales a enfrentar a partir del 23 de enero del 2026.
(2025-12-15). El Contexto Histórico de la Retórica de la PM Takaichi Sobre la 'Situación Que Amenaza La Supervivencia' Desde la Alianza Anglo-Japonesa Hasta AUKUS. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-14). Israel is recycling an old colonial plan in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's statement that the "Yellow Line" dividing Gaza will be Israel's new border shows that Israel's plan in Gaza follows its history of redrawing its borders through ethnic cleansing and land grabs.
(2025-12-14). UN opposes 'Israeli' declaration of yellow line as border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The United Nations on Tuesday opposed reports that 'Israel' has unilaterally declared a new border in Gaza following statements by 'Israeli' military chief Eyal Zamir.
(2025-12-14). A Tax Deductible Donation in a Time of Crisis. consortiumnews.com The world is in deep crisis: genocides in Gaza and Sudan; nuclear war lurking over Ukraine; civil rights eviscerated across the West and a disinforming media obscuring it all to shield the responsible. CN is here to help. CN at 30…
(2025-12-14). Egypt: Organi-linked groups looting Gaza aid trucks in Sinai. newarab.com 
Armed groups affiliated with the Palestinian and Egyptian sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the groups are reportedly inspecting vehicles under the guise of attemp…
(2025-12-14). Hamas Confirms Commander Killed by Israeli Airstrike Targeting Car in Gaza City. news.antiwar.com Hamas confirmed on Sunday that an Israeli airstrike in Gaza a day earlier killed Raed Saad, one of its senior commanders, as Israel continues violating the ceasefire by launching attacks in the Strip. Saad was killed by a missile strike on a car in Gaza City, which killed three of his associates and wounded at …
(2025-12-14). US presses 70 countries to join Gaza stabilisation force. newarab.com 
The US State Department is seeking to assemble a multinational force of around 10,000 soldiers from dozens of countries as part of its Washington has reportedly sent formal requests to around 70 nations it hopes to recruit troops from, but so far has had little success, officials told The Wall St…
(2025-12-14). Why not rule out the "Mossad" attacking Sydney Jewish celebrants? thealtworld.com How does "the suspicious one is about to say, 'Catch me'" apply to Netanyahu when he accuses the Australian government? | This bloody attack, which targeted well over two thousand people celebrating the Jewish holiday "Hanukkah" on one of the beaches of the Australian capital, Sydney, this morning and resulted in the death of 12 people, is likely to be a premeditated Israeli act as part of a new, calculated strategy aimed at attempting to "repair" Israel's image as a "victim" and reviving the myth of "anti-Semitism" that has completely eroded due to the genocide in the Gaza Strip. Most importantly, it aims to pun…
(2025-12-14). Venezuela: Casting off Illusions, Preparing for Struggle. orinocotribune.com By Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network — Dec 10, 2025 | Drawing on a history of resistance, Afro-Venezuelan organizations are mobilizing their communities to meet the threat of military action by the Trump administration and calling on the people of the U.S. to act on behalf of human rights. | The Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network (ROA) and the Regional Articulation of Afrodescendants of Latin America and the Caribbean (ARAAC), Afrodescendant organizations born from anti-imperialist social change processes and anti-neocolonial struggles at the dawn of the twenty-first century, carry the dignity and sov…
(2025-12-14). Every Voting Tech Hack Washington Blamed on Venezuela Was Invented in Ohio. orinocotribune.com By Gloria Guillo — Dec 9, 2025 | Every voting tech hack that Washington claims was "invented in Venezuela" was discovered, demonstrated, and documented in the United States years — sometimes decades —before Smartmatic even existed. Full Stop. | With President Trump's false narco-trafficking claim boomeranging back and re-exposing the U.S. governments
(2025-12-14). Economics Expert Katiuska López: Venezuela Is Undergoing a Total Functional Transformation in Its Economy. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently highlighted the role of the National Council for Productive Economy in driving the growth of a new, self-sustaining economy. | During a meeting on Friday, December 13, which brought together the government, the banking sector, and representatives of the country's main business chambers, he presented the year-end gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 9%, surpassing the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projections and marking 18 consecutive quarters of sustained economic growth. | The president emphasized the urgency of "fine-tuni…
(2025-12-14). Comienza desde Venezuela XXV Cumbre Virtual del Alba-TCP. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, 14 de diciembre, desde el emblemático Salón Batalla de Boyacá del Palacio de Miraflores, el presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, inició la XXV Cumbre Virtual de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de América- Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (Alba-TCP), a propósito de los 21 años de su creación.
(2025-12-14). The real reason the economy has just contracted will be lost on Rachel Reeves. thecanary.co Growth is the mantra of politicians like Rachel Reeves. But it's actually the current ideology of neoliberalism that is curtailing growth. The real reason the economy contracted by 0.1% in September and October is economic inequality, which is caused by austerity and privatisation — neoliberalism. Low demand In the UK, the Office for National Statistics […] | By
(2025-12-14). The Telegraph's meltdown over the mansion tax is an actual comedy roadshow. thecanary.co 
In the November budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a mansion tax on properties worth £2m or more. And the Telegraph has been up in arms ever since in a sob story that, judging by Facebook comments, most people find utterly hilarious. The mansion tax From 2028, owners of properties valued between £2m and £2.5m will […] | By
(2025-12-14). Iran will 'resolutely support' Hezbollah: supreme leader adviser. newarab.com 
A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the country would "resolutely support" Hezbollah, its ally in Lebanon, in the group's efforts to confront Tehran's regional foe Israel. | The remarks by Ali Akbar Velayati came as "Hezbollah, as one of the most important pillars of the resistance front, plays a fundamental rol…
(2025-12-14). Lukashenko sends gifts to Trump and First Lady Melania. eng.belta.by For Melania Trump, the head of state chose an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted in the shape of Belarusian cornflowers. Among the gifts for the U.S. first couple was also an icon of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, a saint widely venerated in the United States.
(2025-12-14). Sharp increase in Israeli killings of Palestinian children in WB. newarab.com 
Rights groups have raised the alarm over the number of At least 50 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the year, the Wafa news agency reported on Sunday, citing local rights groups. | The rights group state that the r…
(2025-12-14). EXPOSED: the real reason Zarah Sultana ally was banned from Your Party conference. thecanary.co On the eve of the Your Party conference, councillor James Giles had been the chair for a powerful and energetic fringe rally. This event was organised by Zarah Sultana and fellow comrades from left-wing organisations and groups. They had all aligned in a common purpose. Their goal was to advocate for maximum member democracy. They […] | By
(2025-12-14). Demo Outside BBC As Hunger Strikers' Lives Hang In The Balance. popularresistance.org 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 on hunger strike across the UK, some of them for 39 days now. This week there have been protests across the country demanding that the government finally listen to their demands. On Wednesday 10th December I was outside the BBC at the Leeds demo.
(2025-12-14). Drone strike on hospital in Sudan's Kordofan region kills seven. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Sixteen dead after shooting at Australia's Bondi beach. newarab.com 
Sixteen people were killed after a shooting on Sunday at Emergency responders rushed another 29 people to various hospitals from the beach, one of the biggest tourist draws in Australia's largest city, said New South Wales police. | Police declared the shooting a "terrorist incident" and revealed they had found suspected "improvised explosive devices" in a vehi…
(2025-12-14). Palestine in Pictures: November 2025. electronicintifada.net A monthly digest of key developments in Palestine showcasing powerful images by photojournalists.
(2025-12-14). Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor. newarab.com 
The giant alabaster statues, known as the
(2025-12-14). Iraq election results ratified, premiership remains up for grabs. newarab.com 
The results of last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court on Sunday, confirming that the party of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — The court confirmed that the voting process met all constitutional and legal requirements and had no irregularities affecting its validity. | The Independent High Electoral Commission submitted the final results of the legislative elections to the S…
(2025-12-14). Muslim dad who disarmed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero. newarab.com 
A Muslim bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man who opened fire and killed 12 people at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a hero. | The man, identified as Sydney local Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, was taken to the hospital after being shot twice in the incident. | Footage circulating on social media shows him in a car park wearing a white shirt, before he runs up to a man in a dark shirt who is holding a rifle. He then tackles the armed man from behind, wrenching the rifle from him with his hands before pointing the gun back at him…
(2025-12-14). Ethiopian delegation visits Iran defense achievements fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Ethiopian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to the exhibition of Iran's defense industry achievements on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Flu is the worst it's been in decades so wear a bloody mask FFS. thecanary.co It's not often we agree with Loose Women here at the Canary. But a discussion on the show on Thursday 11 December around the flu stopped us in our tracks. Panelist Judi Love commented on the fact that she'd had some time off and was exhausted. She shared that for the last month she's been […] | By
(2025-12-14). "Tadmur Operation" began the American mission's failure in the region. thealtworld.com Are we on the verge of establishing a "third new Syria"? What are its most noteworthy features? | The killing of three Americans, two of whom were soldiers and the third a translator, and the injury of three others in the archaeological city of Palmyra, is a terrible omen for President Donald Trump, his administration, and his "genius" envoy Tom Barrack, not to mention the interim Syrian president Ahmad al-Shara and his authority, who were celebrating in the past few days on two occasions: the first was the anniversary of the fall of the previous regime | Ironically, this American group was attending a "secret"
(2025-12-14). We're Making 'Tax the Rich' More Than a Slogan. progressivehub.net MAX PAGE | LABOR NOTES…
(2025-12-14). 26-year-old from W. Bank latest Palestinian death in Israel jail. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Professor explains why the Ukraine conflict and EU split benefit Britain. eng.belta.by Britain has long ceased to be a U.S. ally and has instead become an orchestrator of the Ukraine conflict, Elena Ponomareva, Doctor of Political Science, Professor at MGIMO (Moscow State Institute of International Relations), said.
(2025-12-14). Brown University Shooting Suspect Remains At Large-What Is A Mass Shooting? A Look At 2025 College Campus Shooting In US. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Authorities in Rhode Island were actively looking for a suspect following a shooting at Brown University in Providence that left two people dead and eight others critically …
(2025-12-14). Ukraine's Zelensky drops NATO ambition as peace talks begin. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Sunday Taquitos "Your papers, please." lataco.com Not another Kavanaugh Stop! Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2025-12-14). ISIS ally of Julani kills US troops in Syria. thecanary.co 
An ally of ISIS-linked Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa — AKA al-Julani — has killed two US soldiers and a civilian in an ambush in Syria, as well as wounding three other US troops. Al-Julani, who has previously been part of both al-Qaeda and ISIS, was invited to the UK by Keir Starmer in May 2025. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Heated Rivalry Raises the Bar for Queer Sex on TV. portside.org Heated Rivalry Raises the Bar for Queer Sex on TV |
(2025-12-14). Visa Applicants Alert! US Old Vs New Immigration Photograph Reuse Rules, Exceptions You Must Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy guidance "to address a change in the agency's photograph reuse policy."It tightens rules on photographs …
(2025-12-14). Iran to firmly back Hezbollah as main pillar of Resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for the International Affairs, says that Iran will decisively support Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement as it is at the core of Resistance Front.
(2025-12-14). 'Actions match words', says Belarusian MP on win-win deals with Washington. eng.belta.by According to the parliamentarian, the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash demonstrates a constructive and pragmatic stance from the American leadership, to which Belarus is responding with reciprocal steps.
(2025-12-14). Serbian Misconceptions About the December 1st Act (1918) Proclaiming the Creation of Yugoslavia. globalresearch.ca There are several obvious misconceptions about the act of proclaiming the creation of Yugoslavia, or the so-called unification in Belgrade on December 1st, 1918…
(2025-12-14). "A gift from God" : What a Latvian refugee family prayed for in a Minsk convent. eng.belta.by Olga remarked: "It was a gift from God. In Belarus, not only is the soil fertile, but apparently the air is too."
(2025-12-14). Attorney-General Rowland To Repay Some Travel Money Cost Of Government's Battery Subsidy Scheme Explodes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As the expenses affairs continues to roll through the Albanese government like a wrecking ball, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will repay some of the $21,685 she …
(2025-12-14). Israeli troops kill man after alleged attempted W. Bank attack. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a 23-year-old man in the The Palestinian health ministry reported the death of Muhammad Wael al-Sharouf, "who was shot by (Israeli) forces north" of the city of The Israeli military claimed earlier on Sunday that its forces had "eliminated a terrorist who attempted to stab them in the area of Hebron".
(2025-12-14). Israel Kills Three, Including Municipal Council Member, in Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel continues to escalate their airstrikes against southern Lebanon, with growing talk of a new "large-scale" war against Lebanon potentially in the offing. Sunday, at least three more people were killed in Israeli strikes, and one wounded. The first incident was in Yater, where the strike targeted a motorcycle, killing one person and wounding another. …
(2025-12-14). Israel main suspect of attacks on Jews in Australia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — An expert in West Asian affairs told MNA that a study of the record of the Israeli security apparatus compels one to think that Tel Aviv is the prime suspect behind the armed attack on the Jewish community in Australia.
(2025-12-14). Dental Insurance: What's Covered and What's Not. moguldom.com Around 293 million Americans had access to dental insurance coverage in 2022, according to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP).1 This is encouraging news, since some research has shown a link between having coverage and visiting the dentist.2 Having dental insurance coverage can keep people motivated to see the dentist for regular check-ups and …
(2025-12-14). Polanski tops leader poll after backing refugees as Starmer sinks. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK's most popular party leader, according to a new poll by Opinium. The rating comes from data gathered shortly after Polanski spoke out in favour of desperate refugees arriving in the UK by boat, a strong contrast with Nigel Farage's Reform, Kemi Badenoch's Tories and Keir Starmer's Labour. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Learning From UAW History And Taking Control Of Work Reductions. popularresistance.org On the morning of October 29, autoworkers at Factory Zero, the GM electric vehicle plant in Detroit, received an urgent notification about the status of our two-month temporary layoff. For over 1,100 of us working in the plant, the news was that we would have to return to work on Thanksgiving week, only to be indefinitely laid off in January. As the bosses reduce production from two shifts down to one, the holidays are bringing uncertainty and precarity, rather than comfort and stability. | Over the past year, hundreds of workers at Factory Zero have already been impacted by rolling layoffs and termination of tem…
(2025-12-14). Indian Farmers Protest New Seed Bill, Calling It A Threat To Sovereignty. popularresistance.org Hundreds of thousands of farmers across India protested against the new draft Seed Bill 2025 on Monday, December 8, burning copies of it and demanding its immediate withdrawal. The bill will compromise the country's food security and threaten its seed sovereignty, the farmers claimed. | The call for the protest was made by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a collective of various farmers' organizations formed in 2020, which includes the left-wing All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS). | Farmers gathered in their villages/towns with banners and posters and burnt copies of the seed bill.
(2025-12-14). 4 Huge Wrestlemania Opponents That Could Retire John Cena After WWE's Shock Tease. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) WWE hinted at The Rock confronting John Cena. But who else could be his final WrestleMania foe?The Final Boss stands tall as the most obvious candidate. Earlier this year, …
(2025-12-14). BlueBird's Morocco Facility and Israel's Post-Normalization Strategy. orinocotribune.com By Islam Khatib — Dec 111, 2025 | Israel's BlueBird Aero Systems, considered a leader in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), made headlines with its expansion into Morocco. The company, which specializes in tactical drones and loitering munitions, has
(2025-12-14). Iran finishes in second place at Asian Youth Para Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran finished runner-up after winning a total of 262 medals at the end of the fifth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games held in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). San Jose Starbucks Worker Shares Perspective On Strike. popularresistance.org San Jose, CA — Since the start of December, the Starbucks Workers' Union (SBWU) has been on a national strike. In what has been dubbed the "Red Cup Rebellion," the aim of the workers has been to disrupt the Starbucks corporation during one of its traditionally most busy times, the holiday season. | In San Jose, the SBWU has voted to join the strike. Devasya Kumar, a barista and strike captain of the Capitol Square Mall Starbucks location, shared his store's experience in participating in the strike. He captains the evening picket line. His store has shut down completely.
(2025-12-14). Netanyahu Uses Bondi Beach Massacre To Attack Australian Prime Minister's Support for a Palestinian State. news.antiwar.com In the wake of the shooting that targeted Jews celebrating Hannukkah in Bondi Beach, Australia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over his support of a Palestinian state. "On August 17, about four months ago, I sent Prime Minister Albanese of Australia a letter in which I gave him warning …
(2025-12-14). Thailand declares curfew as Cambodia boarder fighting spreads. newarab.com 
Thailand also announced its first civilian death in a week of fighting. | The Southeast Asian neighbours have resorted to arms several times this year since a Cambodian soldier…
(2025-12-14). Latvian refugee family shares what they love about Belarus. eng.belta.by After receiving refugee status, the Samuls bought a house in a village and are now settling into their new life. Reflecting on their impressions, Roman Samul noted that their experience mirrors that of others who have moved to the "blue-eyed country."
(2025-12-14). Strictly Come Canary, week twelve: Balvinder misses out on the final. thecanary.co Somehow we've reached the bloody Strictly Come Dancing semi-final? That's right, next week is the big final. While it has at times felt like a chore getting through this series of Strictly, I actually can't believe it's nearly over. But our couples still have to fight for their place. And with two dances each this […] | By
(2025-12-14). Persepolis win Aluminum 1-0 at 2025/26 PGPL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Persepolis football team edged past Aluminum 1-0 on Sunday at the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
(2025-12-14). Firsthand details: Lukashenko's warning to the U.S. and the purpose of Coale's Belarus trip. eng.belta.by Belarus and the United States are striving to fully normalize bilateral relations, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Valentin Rybakov said in an interview with the First News Channel.
(2025-12-14). In Largest Expansion Yet, Starbucks Baristas Join Red Cup Rebellion. popularresistance.org The Red Cup Rebellion unfair labor practice (ULP) strike grew to over 3,800 baristas in 180+ stores across 130+ cities Thursday as the largest wave yet of union baristas walked off the job to protest Starbucks' historic union busting and failure to finalize a fair union contract. The historic ULP strike is the largest nationwide work stoppage in the company's history, with 36 new stores in 34 cities joining their coworkers already out on strike. Baristas' ULP strike began on Red Cup Day, November 13 and has grown each week since.
(2025-12-14). Who is Ahmad Al Ahmad, the man who stopped Sydney shooting? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Ahmad Al Ahmad, a Muslim father of two in Sydney, intervened during the shooting, seized the gunman's weapon, and helped stop the attack despite having no firearms training.
(2025-12-14). Israel army says killed 3 Hezbollah members in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in strikes Sunday on southern Lebanon, where it has carried out repeated attacks despite an ongoing ceasefire with the Iran-backed group. | The Lebanese health ministry said three people were killed in strikes in the southern towns of The Israeli army said on Sunday evening that it had "struck and eliminated Zakaria Yah…
(2025-12-14). 9 African migrants freeze to death near Morocco-Algeria border. newarab.com 
Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco's border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy that rights groups in the North African country called deeply concerning and a violation of the right to freedom of movement. | The bodies of seven men and two women were found in Ras Asfour, a remote mountainous Moroccan area known for its plunging temperatures in winter, the Moroccan Association of Human Rights said Saturday in a statement. | "They died from extreme cold, which their exhausted bodies could not withstand," it said. | One of the migrants was from Guinea, the group said. The rest were from…
(2025-12-14). Iran not to give in to threats, aggression: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has said Iranian people will never surrender to threats and aggression and will stand united against the aggressor.
(2025-12-14). Belarus' Federation of Trade Unions, Russia's Federation of Independent Trade Unions expanding ties. eng.belta.by The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus is expanding cooperation with the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia, BelTA learned from the press service of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus.
(2025-12-14). Expert explains what the world has learned from the Ukraine conflict. eng.belta.by According to the expert, the current events in Ukraine are the result of a standoff between intelligence services, in which the U.S. played a significant role. He stated that the special military operation launched in 2022 was inevitable.
(2025-12-14). Nepal's Indigenous communities pay the highest price for their part in the organized illegal wildlife trade. globalvoices.org 
Most of the world's trafficked animals are smuggled to China and Southeast AsiaOriginally published on This article was submitted as part…
(2025-12-14). A winter's grip: Belarus digs out after snowstorm. eng.belta.by Utility crews are working around the clock to ensure the safety and mobility of pedestrians and drivers, with the street and road network under constant monitoring.
(2025-12-14). Flash floods kill 21 people in Morocco's Safi. newarab.com 
At least 21 people were killed in The floods also injured 32 people, and most of them have left the hospital, authorities said in a statement. | One hour of heavy rain was enough to flood homes and shops in the old town of Safi,
(2025-12-14). MFA releases update on Belarusians injured in road accident in Poland. eng.belta.by There were no fatalities. Fourteen Belarusian citizens sustained minor to moderate injuries. They were hospitalized, and are receiving the necessary medical care across five healthcare facilities in Rzeszów.
(2025-12-14). Tunisian police clash with youths in Kairouan after man's death. newarab.com 
Clashes erupted for a second night on Saturday between police and youths in the central Tunisian city of Kairouan after a man died following a police chase, according to his family, fuelling authorities' fears that protests could spread across the country. | As
(2025-12-14). Belarus-China military-technical cooperation gains new substance. eng.belta.by Military-technical cooperation between Belarus and China has gained new substance, the State Authority for Military Industry announced following a working visit to China by a Belarusian delegation.
(2025-12-14). The Empire Is Scrambling to Fully Dominate Latin America, and Other Notes. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-12-14). GDC Survey Indicates Over Half of U.S. Game Workers Want To Join a Union. portside.org GDC Survey Indicates Over Half of U.S. Game Workers Want To Join a Union |
(2025-12-14). Unusual winter fungus discovered in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. eng.belta.by Tremella is a late-autumn fungus that, due to climate changes, can also be found in winter. It is not afraid of nighttime frosts but cannot tolerate heat and direct sunlight.
(2025-12-14). ELN shuts down parts of Colombia in "protest against Trump's neocolonial plan" colombiareports.com Guerrilla group ELN ordered a 72-hour lockdown in some of Colombia's largest cities and regions under their control in protest against the "threats of an imperialist intervention in our country" by US President Donald Trump. The lockdown ordered by the ELN's central command began on Sunday 6AM and will be lifted on Wednesday 6AM,according to …
(2025-12-14). Constructing Shalamcheh-Basra railway to be finished next yr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) —The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, has said the construction operation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway will be complected before the termination of Arbaeen rituals of next year in 2026.
(2025-12-14). Gunman Who Killed Three Americans in Syria Was Member of Syrian Government's Security Forces. news.antiwar.com The gunman who killed two members of the Iowa National Guard and an American civilian interpreter in an attack in Palmyra, central Syria, on Saturday was a member of the Syrian government's security forces, according to the Syrian Interior Ministry. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) first reported that the attacker was a member …
(2025-12-14). 5 Highlights From Arsenal Vs Wolves Thriller That Expose Fortune, Fragile Defense, Relentless Title Drive. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Arsenal vs Wolves ended in chaos as two own goals rescued the leaders in a dramatic 2-1 Premier League clash. Discover how fortune, fragile defense, and late drama shaped a …
(2025-12-14). Interview From Underground With Liberated Filton 24 Prisoner Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough. orinocotribune.com By Calla Mairead Walsh — Dec 11, 2025 | I had the great honor of interviewing Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough, a humble professional revolutionary, one of the Filton 24 who For…
(2025-12-14). Drone strike in southern Sudan kills 6 UN peacekeepers. newarab.com 
A drone strike hit a The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of "The situatio…
(2025-12-14). Syria Attack Highlights Deployment of US National Guard to Overseas Conflicts. news.antiwar.com An attack that targeted US troops in central Syria on Saturday has drawn attention to the presence of National Guard soldiers in the country and their use in combat zones in the Middle East and Africa. The attack, perpetrated by a member of the Syrian government's security forces, killed two members of the Iowa National …
(2025-12-14). Opinion: Belarusians should focus on domestic development rather than external distractions. eng.belta.by Belarusians must prioritize their nation's development over preoccupation with foreign affairs, member of the Minsk City Council of Deputies Vadim Borovik told BelTA.
(2025-12-14). As Tenants Organize, Landlords Embrace Old-School Union-Busting. popularresistance.org When a group of renters at New Haven, Connecticut's Sunset Ridge apartments gathered last month to announce they had formed a tenants union, they were interrupted by some uninvited guests. | Since September, Sunset Ridge tenant organizers had been going door-to-door speaking with neighbors about their living conditions, including persistent mold that's the likely culprit behind a spate of respiratory illnesses in the 312-unit building. With the help of the Connecticut Tenants Union (CTTU), a statewide union of renters, the group collected signatures from more than 160 residents‚Äâ—‚&A…
(2025-12-14). Analysis: The fate of frozen Russian assets under Trump's plan. eng.belta.by Commenting on Trump's participation in the Ukraine peace talks, the political scientist remarked that the American president approaches his plan as a business strategy, equating the peace settlement framework with a complex real estate transaction.
(2025-12-14). Rachel Reeves: a genocide-denying, austerity-wielding, donor-hugging neoliberal butcher in socialist drag. thecanary.co Rachel Reeves. When she's not telling lies on a curriculum vitae, and wilfully squeezing the last few pennies out of disabled people, rather than hammering the living shit out of Britain's 156 billionaires, she is showing up at a Labour Friends of Israel lunch to deliver an oath to empire, declaring herself an "unapologetic Zionist" […] | By
(2025-12-14). Cristiano Ronaldo To Join 'Fast & Furious'? Vin Diesel Drops A Big Hint. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Cristiano Ronaldo in 'Fast & Furious'? Hollywood star Vin Diesel has teased that footballer Cristiano Ronaldo may feature in the upcoming 'Fast & Furious' film. Diesel, …
(2025-12-14). The EPA was considering a massive lead cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump shifted guidance. grist.org 
The county health worker scanned the Omaha home with an X-ray gun, searching for the poison. | It was 2022, and doctors had recently found high levels of lead in the blood of Crystalyn Prine's 2-year-old son, prompting the Douglas County Health Department to investigate. The worker said it didn't seem to come from the walls, where any lead would be buried under layers of smooth paint. The lead assessor swabbed the floors for dust but didn't find answers as to how Prine's son had been exposed. | A danger did lurk outside, the worker told her. For more than a century, a smelter and other factories had spewed lea…
(2025-12-14). Bulgarian expert: Europe is set to give Ukraine's air force a massive "steroid boost" eng.belta.by "Europe will 'inject steroids' into Ukraine's air force. This also applies to the ground forces. Britain has provided them with drones," Plamen Paskov said.
(2025-12-14). No contact with Iran Nobel winner since arrest: supporters. newarab.com 
There has been no contact with Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi since Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel prize, was detained Friday after addressing a memorial ceremony in the eastern city of Mashhad for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead earlier this month. | According to Mashhad prosecutor Hassan Hemmatifar, 38 people were arrested at the ceremony including Mo…
(2025-12-14). Is Mexico Imposing a Massive Tariff Hike on China? 5 Facts About the New Import-Export Reform. orinocotribune.com Mexico and China have entered a trade dispute following the approval of the new General Import and Export Tax Law, proposed by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. | The tariff changes, which Mexico supports and China opposes, were approved this week by the Mexican Congress, capping a year marked by US President Donald Trump's global trade war. Trump has repeatedly threatened both Mexico and China with tariffs and has acknowledged his interest in diminishing China's influence in Latin America. | According to Sheinbaum, the reform represents the prelude to the renegotiation of the free trade agreement be…
(2025-12-14). Analyst: Mass pardon will fuel scramble for funds among Belarus' opposition abroad. eng.belta.by Experts believe this decision came as both a surprise and a blow to the enemies of the Belarusian state.
(2025-12-14). Israeli Supreme Court blocks government move to dismiss AG. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). A family that fled Latvia: Starting a new life in Belarus. eng.belta.by Roman Samul described the period following his relocation as a difficult one: "Like all migrants, we had to go through the legalization process, but my situation was somewhat unique because I was forced to leave Latvia. The wait for my status was filled with anxiety, so I kept wondering, 'Will I get it or not?'"
(2025-12-14). Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking/By Jeremy Kuzmarov. voicesfromsyria.com 
By Jeremy Kuzmarov Global Research, December 13, 2025 CovertAction Magazine 10 December 2022 Original Link Here: Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization To …
(2025-12-14). Snowy day lights up Minsk. eng.belta.by This morning brought truly wintry weather to Minsk. A fresh blanket of snow transformed the city's atmosphere, serving as a gentle reminder that the New Year holidays are fast approaching.
(2025-12-14). Robin Ince quits Infinite Monkey Cage over BBC censorship. thecanary.co Comedian and writer Robin Ince has announced his resignation from the award-winning and long-running BBC Radio 4 science show The Infinite Monkey Cage over the BBC's restrictions on free speech imposed to protect far-right figures and opinions. Ince had made the popular show with co-presenter Brian Cox since 2009. In a message "From the desk […] | By
(2025-12-14). From Futility to Friction: How Targeted Disruption Weakens the Structures of Israeli Domination. globalresearch.ca Palestinian liberation cannot hinge on hopes of settler withdrawal, a sudden moral awakening among occupiers, or some negotiated coexistence.
(2025-12-14). Informers: The new drive to get Americans to spy on one another. resourceinsights.blogspot.com
(2025-12-14). Maidan: A Coup or a Revolution? consortiumnews.com
(2025-12-14). José Antonio Kast gana la presidencia de Chile con un discurso de mano dura y fronteras blindadas. cubadebate.cu El abogado ultraconservador José Antonio Kast, de 59 años, ha sido proclamado presidente electo de Chile tras una victoria contundente en la segunda vuelta electoral, culminando así su tercera campaña presidencial consecutiva. Kast se impuso con un amplio margen del 58,30% de los votos frente al 41,70% obtenido por la candidata progresista Jeannette Jara.
(2025-12-14). Policía de tránsito en China adopta gafas de IA para identificar vehículos en segundos. cubadebate.cu En una muestra más del creciente uso de tecnología avanzada para la gestión pública, la Policía de la ciudad china de Changsha ha comenzado a equipar a sus efectivos de tránsito con gafas de inteligencia artificial (IA), según reportan medios locales. Este innovador dispositivo permite a los agentes obtener información completa sobre un vehículo en apenas uno o dos segundos.
(2025-12-14). 'Os EUA deveriam sair da OTAN' Deputado republicano. globalresearch.ca Profundas mudanàßas políticas parecem estar em curso nos EUA. Uma crescente postura crítica em relaàßà£o à OTAN e à política externa americana tradicional está emergindo — mesmo dentro do próprio sistema político bipartidário, particularmente no Partido Republicano. Isso levou a …
(2025-12-14). Reino Unido envia paraquedistas para a Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Pela primeira vez, o governo do Reino Unido reconheceu oficialmente a morte de um soldado britânico na Ucrânia. A admissà£o de Londres de que cidadà£os britânicos està£o destacados na Ucrânia deixa muitas perguntas sem resposta, já que o Reino Unido …
(2025-12-14). Brasileños protestan en masa contra ley que reduciría penas de condenados por asalto golpista. cubadebate.cu Bajo la consigna unificadora " °Ninguna amnistía a los golpistas!", las protestas se desarrollaron en metrópolis como Sà£o Paulo, Río de Janeiro, Brasilia y Belo Horizonte. En Sà£o Paulo, los ciudadanos se congregaron en la emblemática Avenida Paulista, mientras que en la capital federal, Brasilia, la marcha se dirigió hacia la sede del Congreso Nacional.
(2025-12-14). Muslim hero tackles Bondi Beach gunman yet Netanyahu claimed he was Jewish. thecanary.co Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that a heroic Jewish bystander saved Jewish lives during the Bondi Beach massacre by tackling one of the gunmen. In fact, the man who made the heroic intervention is a Muslim of Levantine descent who was shot twice in the process. Ahmed El Ahmed, reportedly from either Akkar, Northern […] | By