religionnews.com (2025-12-16). You can't deal your way to peace on earth. Trump should know that by now.
  ;If the U.S. really wants to end the genocide in Gaza and prevent additional violence from spreading across the region, Congress and the White House should ensure a massive, free-flowing surge of humanitarian aid, end offensive weapons sales to Israel, hold the Netanyahu government accountable for its war crimes and support a serious peace process led by those most impacted and inclusive of all people in the region. One
(2025-12-16). Iran condemns continued killing of Palestinians in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei strongly condemned the continued killing and the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing bombardments and the obstruction of humanitarian aid.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-16). To End the Genocide, We Must Hold Weapons Manufacturers Accountable (or Shut Them Down)
Since a ceasefire was agreed to on October 10, Israel has attacked Gazans with bombs, snipers, and ground mobilizations nearly 500 times. In the West Bank, Israel has killed and detained hundreds of Palestinians and approved 19 new settlements.
(2025-12-16). Report: Top Trump officials with Netanyahu amid Gaza cease-fire violation. haaretz.com A U.S. official told Axios, 'Netanyahu has turned over the last two years into a global pariah. He should ask himself why Egypt's al-Sisi refuses to meet him and why, five years after the Abraham Accords, he still hasn't been invited to visit the UAE'…
(2025-12-16). Gaza's orphaned girls shoulder family burdens amid Israel's war. newarab.com 
(2025-12-16). Israeli forces raid West Bank as Gaza grapples with winter. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carried out a wave of raids across According to the Wafa news agency, Israeli troops raided multiple locations, including the city of Tubas and the nearby town of Tammun. Forces also stormed the town of Tuqu, southeast of
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko draws parallel between presidential elections in USA, Venezuela. eng.belta.by One of the questions to the head of state concerned the relations between Venezuela and the United States. The conversation addressed, among other things, the USA's refusal to recognize the outcome of Venezuela's presidential election, which resulted in a victory for Nicolas Maduro.
(2025-12-16). Caracas, Moscow to continue boosting strategic relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Strategic relations between Caracas and Moscow will continue to grow next year, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.
(2025-12-16). Trinidad and Tobago To Open Its Airports to US Military as US Continues Buildup Near Venezuela. news.antiwar.com Trinidad and Tobago will allow the US military to use its airports in the coming weeks, according to a statement from the Caribbean island nation's Foreign Ministry, as the US continues ramping up military activity near Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Ministry cited recent military cooperation with the US in its statement, including the recent …
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko warns USA against military operation in Venezuela. eng.belta.by The situation in relations between the USA and Venezuela can be resolved in an absolutely peaceful way, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-16). Presidente Maduro agradece a pueblo de Venezuela por respuesta ante agresión de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente Nicolás Maduro agradeció este lunes al pueblo de Venezuela por su respuesta contundente y certera ante la agresión imperialista y manipulación de la ultraderecha fascista, que llamó a invadir su país. | Durante la edición 99 de su programa Con Maduro +, el gobernante comentó sobre las 300 marchas nocturnas que se desarrollaron esta jornada en igual número de territorios, a lo largo y ancho de la República Bolivariana.Esa derecha fascista de Leopoldo López, Juan Guaidó, Julio Borges, La Sayona (María Corina Machado) y David Smolansky pidieron se invadiera militarmente este país", subrayó. | Recordó l…
(2025-12-16). Venezuela: EEUU es responsable de ciberataque y piratería para desestabilizar sector energético. radiohc.cu Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) denunció este lunes, en un comunicado oficial, haber sido víctima de un sofisticado ataque cibernético dirigido específicamente a paralizar su funcionamiento. | La empresa estatal señaló que esta acción delictiva forma parte integral de la estrategia sostenida y agresiva del Gobierno estadounidense, cuyo objetivo final es la apropiación ilegítima de las vastas reservas de petróleo venezolano mediante el uso de la fuerza y prácticas de piratería moderna en aguas del mar Caribe. | PDVSA detalló que, gracias a la experiencia, preparación y capacidad técnica de su personal especializado…
(2025-12-16). Iran dismisses Rafael Grossi as unfit for UN chief role. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran has called for a fair process to select the next UN secretary-general, warning that candidates who remained silent on unlawful military attacks against Iran's peaceful nuclear program are unfit, referring to Grossi.
(2025-12-16). HKSAR security chief comments on conviction of Jimmy Lai. ecns.cn The conviction of Jimmy Lai underscores that any individual who seeks to undermine national security will ultimately face justice, and that judicial proceedings are capable of revealing the full facts of a case, HKSAR Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Monday when commenting on the latest ruling. He noted that extensive evidence and witness testimony presented during the trial clearly demonstrated to the public Lai's key role in the planning, organization and incitement of social turmoil in Hong Kong.
(2025-12-16). 3 Iranian police officers killed in clashes with gunmen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Three Iranian law enforcement officers and one civilian were martyred during an armed confrontation at a security checkpoint in Fahraj County, southeastern Iran, local authorities announced.
(2025-12-16). Ukraine willing to drop NATO membership bid. ecns.cn Following five hours of talks on Sunday, negotiations between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States representatives on a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal resumed in Berlin, Germany on Monday, after Zelensky said Kyiv was willing to drop its bid for NATO membership in exchange for US and European security guarantees.
(2025-12-16). Trump Escalates Drug War, Declares Fentanyl a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated America's response to the fentanyl crisis by formally declaring the synthetic opioid a "weapon of mass destruction." The move, announced through an executive order signed on Monday, marks the first time a narcotic has been given such a designation and reframes fentanyl not just as a public health …
(2025-12-16). "It Was Dead People Everywhere" : How a Hanukkah Celebration at Bondi Turned Into Massacre. moderndiplomacy.eu What began as a festive Hanukkah gathering on Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach ended in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings. Families and children had gathered for music, food and celebrations marking the Jewish festival of light. Advertisements had promised joy, safety and community. Instead, the beachfront became a scene of terror and bloodshed. For up …
(2025-12-16). Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Vietnam Hit Record High Despite Pollution and Floods. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam is on track to welcome a record 21 million foreign tourists this year, underscoring a strong rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic despite ongoing environmental challenges. The tourism surge highlights Vietnam's growing appeal as one of Southeast Asia's top travel destinations, known for its long coastline, natural scenery, and rich cultural heritage. The milestone comes …
(2025-12-16). China's oil output to hit record in 2025 as gas production continues to rise. ecns.cn China's crude oil output in 2025 is expected to reach 215 million metric tons, a record high, while natural gas production could rise to 260 billion cubic meters, up 35% from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2015-2020), data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) shows.
(2025-12-16). Iran-Russia relations rising to new level: Ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Relations between Russia and Iran are rising to a new level, with the foreign ministers of the two countries set to discuss security issues in Moscow, Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, says.
(2025-12-16). IAEA chief, Egyptian FM discuss Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear file.
(2025-12-16). Asia Markets Slide as Investor Caution Grows Ahead of U.S. Data. devdiscourse.com Stocks in China and Hong Kong continued to decline on Tuesday, affecting Asian markets as a whole, as investors grew wary ahead of significant U.S. data releases. The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 1.1% by market close.
(2025-12-16). China grants first Level-3 autonomous driving vehicle permits. ecns.cn China on Monday granted road approval for two electric sedan models equipped with Level-3 autonomous driving capabilities, marking the first time it has allowed such vehicles to operate on public roads.
(2025-12-16). Iran's steel exports up 41% in 8 months: ISPA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The Iranian steel Producers Association (ISPA) has reported that the country's export of steel products registered a 41 percent growth in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025).
(2025-12-16). European Shares Waver as U.S. Jobs Data Looms, Defence Stocks Slip. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, European shares pulled back from previous gains as investors turned cautious ahead of crucial U.S. jobs data. The pan-European STOXX 600 dipped 0.1% to 581.87, reversing robust gains seen earlier. Regional indices in Germany and France also suffered slight declines.
(2025-12-16). Witnesses of a painful past, still waiting for an apology. ecns.cn December 13 marked the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre victims. | On this day, we honor the innocent souls lost within the walls of Nanjing and all lives shattered by the horrors of war. Let's always remember the bitter lessons of war, and cherish and safeguard peace today.
(2025-12-16). Human-Wave Assaults and Drones Signal Myanmar Junta's Battlefield Comeback. moderndiplomacy.eu Four years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar's military junta is adapting to survive a grinding civil war that once appeared to be slipping beyond its control. In October, rebel fighters in central Myanmar described facing a level of intensity they had not seen before: sustained artillery fire, coordinated drone strikes, and repeated infantry …
(2025-12-16). PM Minister Takaichi's Statement: "A Survival Threatening Situation" for Japan. Reckless Revival of Historic Rhetoric. From the Anglo-Japanese Alliance to AUKUS. globalresearch.ca The recent comments by Japan's relatively new Prime Minister Takaichi in parliament regarding Taiwan have provoked a significant and immediate reaction from China. | The prime minister stated that certain actions, particularly those involving warships and military force, could constitute a …
(2025-12-16). Justice for some: NDIS fraud punished, Robodebt crimes rewarded. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). SPECIAL REPORT The Shadow State: Inside the Exiled Plot to Balkanize Syria. moderndiplomacy.eu In a quiet Moscow suburb, a man who once commanded Syria's most feared intelligence agency stares at his phone, recording a voice note. "Be patient, my people," he whispers. "I am the one who will restore your dignity." Hundreds of miles away, in a luxury hotel room in the same city, a billionaire who funded …
(2025-12-16). Uni-themed apparel all the rage. ecns.cn Chinese universities are discovering that school logo and team-related apparel, in this case, winter outerwear, is becoming hot on campuses, especially as temperatures plummet.
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko hopes to speak with U.S. President Trump soon. eng.belta.by I hope to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump in the near future, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-16). Being a Woman Who Likes F1 Doesn't Mean I'm Here for the Drivers' Looks. moderndiplomacy.eu If you asked a motorsport fan, particularly F1 fans in the era of Mercedes dominance, most would describe the era as "boring and predictable." Sepang even had to stop hosting the race, as the revenue just did not cover the cost for hosting the race itself, because let's face it, would you attend an (almost) …
(2025-12-16). Top activities for first-time visitors to Turkey Türkiye). independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). Xi stresses importance of raising minors' moral standards. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the strategic importance of intellectual and moral development for minors, and called for joint efforts to create a sound social environment conducive to the healthy growth of young people.
(2025-12-16). Manchester United Draw in Crazy Match against Bournemouth. radiohc.cu Havana, December 15 (RHC) — Today, Manchester United drew 4-4 in a crazy match against Bournemouth in the English Premier League. | Ivorian striker Amad Diallo put the Red Devils ahead in the 13th minute, but Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo equalised in the 40th. | Manchester United regained the lead through Brazilian Casemiro (45+4), but his compatriot Evanilson (46) and Marcus Tavernier (52) turned the tide in Bournemouth's favour. | Just when it seemed they would secure the victory, Portuguese Bruno Fernandes (77) and fellow Brazilian Matheus Cunha (79) began what appeared to be a comeback, until Franco-Ivorian…
(2025-12-16). Shandong gives new life to traditions. ecns.cn More than 2,000 years since the great Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 BC) worked relentlessly to nurture people through culture, a similar endeavor thrives today. In his birthplace in Shandong province, ancient traditions are not just mere words in textbooks, but are instead vibrant and tangible experiences.
(2025-12-16). How the Trump administration is fast-tracking logging in Illinois' only national forest. grist.org When the Forest Service approved the sale of nearly 70 acres for commercial logging in southern Illinois' Shawnee National Forest in late 2024, Sam Stearns was furious. The Shawnee is the only national forest in the state, and one of the smallest in the nation. The agency initially billed the so-called McCormick Oak-Hickory Restoration Project timber sale as a "thinning" operation to remove older trees and make room for younger saplings. Logging operations contribute to habitat loss, and Stearns found the Forest Service's justification lacking. | "Never in the history of this planet has a forest been logged ba…
(2025-12-16). Iran's FM Araghchi arrives in Moscow for high-profile talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Tuesday in continuation of a series of intensive regional and international consultations to hold talks with his Russian counterpart and other officials.
(2025-12-16). Ex-teacher sentenced to 18 years in jail for rape. ecns.cn A former high school teacher has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being convicted of raping and forcibly molesting a female student, a court in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region said on Monday.
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-16). Sanctions on Japan's former senior official announced. ecns.cn China announced countermeasures on Monday against a former senior official of Japan's Self-Defense Forces for colluding with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and stressed that the Taiwan question is a red line that must not be crossed.
(2025-12-16). Rayo and Betis Don't Hurt Each Other. radiohc.cu Havana, December 15 (RHC) — Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis drew 0-0 today in the conclusion of matchday 16 in the Spanish football league. | It was a match with few scoring opportunities for either side. | Following this result, Real Betis remains in sixth place with 25 points, while Rayo Vallecano has 18 points and is still in 13th place, the same position they held before the matchday began. | Barcelona continues to lead LaLiga with 43 points, followed by Real Madrid (39) and Villarreal (35).
(2025-12-16). China, U.S. anti-drug agencies jointly crack down on cocaine smuggling. ecns.cn Law enforcement agencies from China and the United States have cooperated in cracking a major cocaine smuggling case, Chinese police authorities said Tuesday.
(2025-12-16). Australian PM: 'Islamic State ideology' drove Bondi Beach gunmen. newarab.com 
A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when Sajid Akram and his son Naveed opened fire on people thronging the famous beach for Authorities said the attack was designed to so…
(2025-12-16). China deplores slander against Hong Kong's judiciary after verdict on Jimmy Lai. ecns.cn China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to certain countries' blatant slander and smear against Hong Kong's judiciary, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2025-12-16). Verdict on Jimmy Lai is reached strictly in accordance with law and evidence: HKSAR government. ecns.cn The verdict on the national security case of Jimmy Lai is well-grounded and appropriate and fully demonstrates that the court has acted strictly in accordance with the law and evidence, a spokesperson with China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Monday.Commenting on the case, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said that the verdict has fully reflected the justice of the law and upheld the core values of Hong Kong.
(2025-12-16). 'You cannot defeat drugs with missiles'. Lukashenko urges dialogue over force on global issues. eng.belta.by To address global-scale problems, including drug trafficking, what we need is thoughtful and coordinated actions of different countries, not military operations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-16). Policy support urged to boost marriage rate. ecns.cn Experts have called for stronger policy and financial support for young people and enhanced efforts to eliminate workplace discrimination to foster a marriage-and birth-friendly society.
(2025-12-16). Lodha Developers and MRG Group Join Forces for Gurugram Real Estate Boom. devdiscourse.com Lodha Developers Ltd has announced a collaboration with MRG Group to introduce two ambitious real estate projects in Gurugram, with a projected revenue surpassing Rs 3,600 crore.
(2025-12-16). Cuba condemns terrorist attack in Australia. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, condemned today the terrorist attack perpetrated this Sunday during a Jewish celebration in Sydney, Australia, with a preliminary death toll of 15 and more than 40 wounded. | Through the social network X, the Head of State conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of that nation in Oceania. | "Cuba, which has long been a victim of terrorism, rejects all manifestations of this grave scourge," Díaz-Canel wrote in his message. | "We condemn the terrorist attack against a Jew…
(2025-12-16). Workforce rides AI wave as new roles emerge. ecns.cn In 2024 alone, more than a dozen major institutions — including Tsinghua University, Harbin Institute of Technology, the University of Science and Technology of China and Wuhan University — have created or restructured AI schools.
(2025-12-16). The Earth Is Sick: How Modern Technology Is Devastating the Earth. muslimskeptic.com Technological advancement is hailed as the indisputable method of progressing mankind into a utopian future. In fact, one of the main goals of inventing new technologies is to solve existing problems, with the implied claim that at the epoch of technological advancement, all problems in existence will have been solved. However, this pro-technology notion ignores …
(2025-12-16). US: Judge orders release of Iranian bodybuilder after detention. newarab.com 
A federal judge is ordering the release of an Ziaei's attorneys told a judge in Albuquerque that he was being held in violation of due process protections at an immigrant detention facility in New Mexico nearly six months after being taken into custody at a check-in appo…
(2025-12-16). Trump says Ukraine deal close, Europe proposes peace force. newarab.com 
The upbeat remarks came as key powers met in Berlin with
(2025-12-16). The San Silvestre Race will be held to Commemorate the 67th Anniversary of the Revolution. radiohc.cu Havana, December 15 (RHC) — The iconic Ciudad Deportiva will host the traditional San Silvestre race on December 31st, organized by the Havana sports department, with technical support from the National Commission of Races and Walks Marabana-Maracuba (CNCCMM). | The event, part of the celebrations for the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, will take place along Vía Blanca, Primelles, Santa Catalina, and Boyeros avenues, starting and finishing in the facility's parking lot. | The official distance will be 10 kilometers, to be covered in five laps following the direction of traffic. The prepara…
(2025-12-16). Fraudulent networks fuel deforestation and illegal timber exports in Cameroon. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-16). Scientists alter mast cells to fight cancerous tumors. ecns.cn Scientists at Zhejiang University have found a way to turn allergy-causing cells in the body into cancer-fighting agents, offering a new targeted approach that combines immune system activation with precise delivery of cancer treatments.
(2025-12-16). Life at the U.S.—Mexico border under the Trump administration. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-16). US Dangles NATO-Style Shield for Ukraine as Peace Talks Hit Territorial Wall. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States has offered Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees in talks aimed at ending Russia's war, raising cautious optimism among European leaders that a ceasefire could be possible. The proposal was made during negotiations in Berlin between U.S. envoys, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European officials. However, no agreement has been reached on territorial concessions, …
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko asked whether Belarus is ready to shelter Maduro. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Maduro has never been our enemy or adversary. Never. If he wanted to come to Belarus, our doors are always open for him. But frankly speaking, we've never talked about it. Maduro is not the kind of man to leave everything and flee."
(2025-12-16). Facing Demography Dilemma: Putin Criticizes Russia's Birth Rates. globalresearch.ca The demographic measures that have already been taken in Russia are not enough, and negative tendencies toward lower birth rates persist in the country, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects, …
(2025-12-16). Quality standards key to healthy property sector. ecns.cn Efforts to establish and expand the application of a more comprehensive set of quality homebuilding standards are crucial to China's residential property sector amid the drive to transform its sluggish real estate industry and stimulate potential homebuyers' demand for improved living spaces, said officials and experts.
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-16). The Oligarchy Study They Don't Want You to Remember. globalresearch.ca In the spring of 2014, Martin Gilens of Princeton and Benjamin Page of Northwestern did something that should have changed everything.
(2025-12-16). Alarm Over Suicides: Marital Woes Trigger Crisis. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, IUML MP Harees Beeran expressed grave concerns over the staggering number of suicides tied to marriage-related issues in India. Citing NCRB data, he noted that 1,71,418 deaths in 2023 were attributed primarily to marital problems.
(2025-12-16). Karnataka Farmers in Crisis: BJP MP Blames Government Inaction. devdiscourse.com BJP MP Iranna Kadadi has charged the Karnataka government with negligence towards farmers, citing the absence of procurement centres as a cause of economic turmoil and suicides in the state. He raised these concerns during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha.
(2025-12-16). ISIL claims responsibility for deadly attack in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack targeting forces affiliated with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani on the outskirts of Idlib, northwestern Syria, according to regional media reports.
(2025-12-16). Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over 6 January documentary edit. newarab.com 
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks "damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000,000" for each of two counts against the British broadcaster, for alleged defamation and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. | Trump…
(2025-12-16). Larijani, Russian deputy prime minister hold talks in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev in Tehran as part of ongoing high-level coordination between Iran and Russia aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation.
(2025-12-16). Heroes Emerge Amid Sydney Terror Attack. devdiscourse.com A Sydney shopowner is being celebrated for disarming a gunman at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, while a couple and another man who perished confronting attackers are equally remembered for their heroism. Among the fallen is Reuven Morrison, 62, who attempted to halt the violence, according to his daughter.
(2025-12-16). Sudan tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist. newarab.com 
It is the third time in a row Sudan has headed the list, which was published on Tuesday. It highlights the 20 countries most at risk of new or worsened humanitarian emergencies. | "What the IRC is seeing on the ground is not a tragic accident. The world is not simply failing to respond to cris…
(2025-12-16). Messi's Visit Marred: SIT Recommended for Salt Lake Stadium Vandalism Probe. devdiscourse.com An inquiry committee investigating vandalism during an event at Salt Lake Stadium featuring Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has proposed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The committee, led by Justice (Retd) Asim Kumar Roy, submitted its initial findings within three days.
(2025-12-16). Unit 731's crimes against humanity undeniable: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The National Archives Administration of China on Saturday published a batch of declassified Russia-provided archives on Soviet interrogations of the Japanese Unit 731 in Khabarovsk. The archives contain interrogation records of Unit 731 members and investigation reports on the unit's crime…
(2025-12-16). Culinary muddles at UNESCO: Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage. onlineopinion.com.au Is Italian cuisine an ancient inheritance or a carefully cultivated myth, sustained by politics, and UNESCO seals rather than history and necessity?
(2025-12-16). FM Araghchi departs Minsk for Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi left the Belarusian capital Minsk for Moscow on Monday, following a series of high-level meetings with senior Belarusian officials.
(2025-12-16). Narges Mohammadi unwell after 'violent' arrest: supporters. newarab.com 
(2025-12-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 16.
(2025-12-16). Innovation to give edge in frontier sectors. ecns.cn China's resolve to promote innovation-driven development to accelerate the cultivation of new growth drivers is expected to help the country gain an edge in strategic emerging fields and tech frontiers, and boost the nation's long-term competitiveness globally amid external uncertainties, said experts, economists and company executives.
(2025-12-16). Peace on Paper: How M23 Is Building a State Within Congo. moderndiplomacy.eu In current day Rwanda, hundreds of men and women sit in rows in a wooden hall near Rutshuru, deep in eastern Congo. They have just finished a two-week "re-education" course run by the M23 rebellion. At the front, commander Sultani Makenga poses a question that is less inquiry than instruction: do they understand that only …
(2025-12-16). Europe's hostile actions against Iran 'stain' on diplomacy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Europe's conduct on Iran's nuclear issue, describing its actions as deceptive and a stain on European diplomacy.
(2025-12-16). Envy: the deadly sin of the left. onlineopinion.com.au Envy has replaced economics in Australia's policy debate. Taxing success may feel virtuous, but it steadily corrodes incentives, prosperity and living standards for everyone.
(2025-12-16). Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation — baggage included. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). Balanced growth, structural reforms in focus for 2026. ecns.cn Economists expect China's 2026 policy agenda to place greater weight on domestic demand and innovation-led growth, sharpening the focus on long-term expansion and rebalancing the country's growth model.
(2025-12-16). ITC Hotels Expands Storii Brand with Nature-Inspired Wildlife Resorts. devdiscourse.com ITC Hotels Ltd is poised to extend its boutique hospitality brand, Storii by ITC Hotels, through the establishment of four new properties totaling 141 rooms in India's prized wildlife destinations.
(2025-12-16). China seized 430 kg of cocaine on U.S. tip in November. ecns.cn Chinese anti-drug authorities seized 430 kilograms of cocaine from a suspicious international container at Yantian Port in Shenzhen on November 26."ÄÄ…
(2025-12-16). The country's biggest magnesium producer went bankrupt. Who's going to clean up the $100M mess? grist.org 
Bill Johnson has witnessed the extent of US Magnesium's pollution up close. | He's seen the wastewater pond that was so acidic it bubbled like a cauldron. He noted where the corrosive liquid had eaten through the soil beneath, and where it burned through earthen barriers and spilled into the neighboring public lands near Utah's Great Salt Lake. | When staff at the company's facility gave him a safety lecture, Johnson said he was told to remove any corrective lenses. "The chlorine emissions" from the nearby plant, he explained in an interview — "if the wind direction changes and brings that down to ground…
(2025-12-16). West Bank's Palestinians report widespread theft by Israeli army. newarab.com 
In the village of Arura in the central Rayan said her entire house was destroyed during the three-hour raid. "But what saddened me most was the theft of my children's savings," she said. | According to Rayan, soldiers broke her three children's piggy banks and stole their savings. Her eight-year-old daug…
(2025-12-16). Moscow Puzzled Over Berlin Agreements. devdiscourse.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated that Moscow currently does not comprehend the agreements concluded between the United States, Ukraine, and the European Union in recent discussions held in Berlin, as reported by Russian news agencies on Tuesday.
(2025-12-16). Raids and Widespread Arrests in the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces arrested ten Palestinians in the early hours of Tuesday morning during raids across the governorates of Nablus, Tulkarm, Ramallah, and al-Bireh. The operations involved house searches, property damage, and field interrogations. In Nablus, local sources reported that Israeli occupation military vehicles stormed several neighborhoods. Forces raided homes in the al-Makhfiya neighborhood, ransacking …
(2025-12-16). Iran-Belarus ties expanding across political, economic fields. en.mehrnews.com MINSK, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said relations between Iran and Belarus are steadily expanding in political, economic, and cultural domains, citing shared international positions and untapped cooperation potential.
(2025-12-16). Controversy Erupts Over Bihar CM's Veil Incident. devdiscourse.com Mehbooba Mufti, president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), expressed her shock and dismay at an incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. During a public event, Kumar was caught on video pulling down the veil of a Muslim woman, sparking public outrage.
(2025-12-16). South Korea Media Regulator Nominee Signals Push for Social Media Curbs on Teenagers. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea's nominee to head the country's broadcast and media commission has said restricting social media use by teenagers would be a priority if he is confirmed, reflecting growing global concern over the impact of online platforms on young people. Kim Jong-cheol made the remarks on Tuesday during a parliamentary hearing on his nomination, signalling …
(2025-12-16). Bondi under fire: How Australia responded to terror and fear. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). Taiwan Warns It Can React Instantly if China Turns Drills Into a Surprise Attack. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's defence ministry has warned lawmakers that the island faces a growing risk of a sudden Chinese attack masked as routine military drills. In a report submitted to parliament, the ministry said Taiwan's armed forces are prepared to respond immediately, even without direct orders from senior command, if China shifts from exercises to actual combat. …
(2025-12-16). US suspends technology deal with Britain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The United States has suspended a technology deal it struck with Britain earlier this year, which was intended to boost ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy.
(2025-12-16). China rebukes UK for 'interfering' in Hong Kong case. ecns.cn The verdict was handed down by the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the national security case of Lai and three companies linked to the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper founded by Lai.
(2025-12-16). Israeli gunboat opens fire towards Naqoura coast, drops flare bomb in the area. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-16). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm Silwad town, northeast of Ramallah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-16). Hainan FTP launches international services portal. ecns.cn
(2025-12-16). Directivos del ICS intercambiaron con expertos brasileños. radiohc.cu Directivos del Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social de Cuba (ICS) intercambiaron este lunes con una delegación de expertos de la Contraloría General de la Unión de Brasil (CGU). | Onelio Castillo Corderí, vicepresidente primero del organismo cubano, encabezó el encuentro en el que los brasileños se interesaron por el proceso de elaboración, consulta e implementación de la Ley 162 ´De Comunicación Social ª y sus reglamentos, y por la labor del Instituto en la gestión estratégica e integrada de la comunicación. | Los visitantes conocieron experiencias, buenas prácticas y desafíos vinculados al…
(2025-12-16). Del mercado ilegal al mercado oficial: El reto cambiario de Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El debate sobre el mercado cambiario en Cuba continúa en Cuadrando la Caja con un análisis detallado de los mecanismos de especulación, el papel de actores ilegales y las consecuencias económicas y sociales del mercado informal de divisas. Expertos del ámbito económico y de la seguridad explican cómo estas prácticas afectan las remesas, los precios y la política monetaria, y qué condiciones se requieren para avanzar hacia un mercado cambiario institucional.
(2025-12-16). Continúa el proceso de arranque de la Unidad 4 de la CTE Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. cubadebate.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Carlos Manuel de Céspedes continúa en proceso de arranque, como parte de las acciones previstas para su próxima incorporación al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN).
(2025-12-16). Trabajadores del Louvre se declaran en huelga. cubadebate.cu El Museo del Louvre cerró sus puertas este lunes 15 de diciembre, lo que deja a miles de visitantes decepcionados. La medida llega en protesta a las condiciones laborales en el monumento parisino, dos meses después de un impactante robo.
(2025-12-16). Serie beisbolera cubana al rojo vivo en la antesala de la postemporada. cubadebate.cu Los focos mediáticos se centran en el paso firme de los vigentes campeones Leñadores de Las Tunas, líderes del torneo, y de los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, segundos a solo juego y medio de diferencia.
(2025-12-16). Empresa vietnamita invierte en cultivos de ciclo corto en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Empresa vietnamita invertirá más de 50 millones de dólares en un ambicioso proyecto agrícola en Cuba para desarrollar la cadena de valor del marañón y otros cultivos de ciclo corto en la provincia de Artemisa, consolidando la cooperación estratégica entre ambos países.
(2025-12-16). Uneac felicita a maestro Manuel Mendive en su 80 cumpleaños. cubadebate.cu La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) felicitó hoy desde sus perfil en Facebook al maestro de las artes plásticas Manuel Mendive Hoyos, en ocasión de su cumpleaños número 80, y resaltó su aporte a la cultura nacional y latinoamericana. Su obra, marcada por la impronta del panteón yoruba y la exploración de la identidad cultural cubana, ha sido exhibida en países como Hungría, Polonia, Angola, Rusia y Congo.
(2025-12-16). Volkswagen cierra por primera vez en su historia una planta de producción en Alemania. cubadebate.cu La automotriz alemana Volkswagen dejará de fabricar vehículos en su planta de Dresde a partir del próximo martes 16/12, una decisión que marca un hecho inédito en sus 88 años de historia. Será la primera vez que el grupo cierre una línea de producción en Alemania.
(2025-12-16). Gobierno de Cuba condena ataque terrorista contra celebración judía en Australia. radiohc.cu
(2025-12-16). European football fuels online betting black market in Algeria. newarab.com 
In a small apartment in Bordj El Kiffan, east of Algiers, the glow of a phone screen, filled with numbers and dense statistics, reflected off Karim's tired eyes as he followed a Spanish league match. The 20-something, who asked to be identified only by his first name, highlighting the legal risks he faced, had placed a ‚Ǩ50 ($59) bet on 1Xbet after bypassing the government ban with a VPN. What bega…
(2025-12-15). Palestinians in Gaza fear rain as war-damaged buildings collapse. aljazeera.com Storms in Gaza have caused war-damaged buildings to collapse, killing civilians and leaving many Palestinians afraid.
(2025-12-15). Why are Gaza's war-damaged homes collapsing in winter? aljazeera.com Gaza's residents face deadly winter storms as weakened, bombed-out homes collapse.
(2025-12-15). Benjamin Netanyahu's Lethal Legacy: Revisionism, Neoconservatism, big Money and Corruption. juancole.com Since early 2023, hundreds of thousands of Israelis have demonstrated against Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu and his cabinet, due to its proposed judicial reforms, the handling of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas and the Gaza genocide. So, why is he still in power? | New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Recently, Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on his request to President Isaac Herzog for a pardon amid his ongoing criminal trial, saying "there is Indeed, Net…
(2025-12-15). Hollywood actor Iyad Hajjaj unveils new film on Gaza. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-15). ICC rejects Israeli bid to block Gaza war crimes investigation. aljazeera.com The decision comes amid mounting international pressure over the humanitarian toll of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
(2025-12-15). Australians Being Massacred Shouldn't Bother Us More Than Palestinians Being Massacred. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Palestinians don't love their families any less than Australians do. Australian lives aren't any more significant or valuable than Palestinian lives. There is no valid reason for the world to have focused any less on the 15 people who were killed in Gaza on March 16 than on the 15 people who were murdered on Bondi Beach. But it did.
(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). ICC rejects Israeli bid to halt Gaza war investigation. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-15). From Belgrade to Miami: Israel to open five economic missions in Netanyahu-allied countries. haaretz.com The locations chosen reflect not only Israel's economic opportunities but also its diplomatic standing with countries that maintained their support during the Gaza war…
(2025-12-15). Bloody Diamonds: How Engagement Rings Help Fund Israel's Genocide in Gaza. thealtworld.com 
Israel has no diamond mines, yet it dominates the global trade. This investigation exposes how diamonds sold in the West bankroll Israel's war on Gaza, fuel violence across Africa, and are falsely marketed as "conflict free." | Did your engagement ring help fund a genocide in Gaza? Quite possibly. Despite possessing no mines of their own, Israel is a major player in the world's diamond business, buying up minerals across Africa and selling them to the West, netting billions in the process. Diamonds are Israel's most important export, and directly bankroll the country's ongoing genocide against the people of Gaza.
(2025-12-15). Gaza struggles to pull bodies from rubble as storms rock damaged buildings. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza authorities warned on Monday that more war-damaged buildings could collapse as heavy rain batters the devastated enclave, hampering efforts to recover bodies still trapped under rubble. | At least two buildings collapsed on Friday, killing a minimum of 12 people, according to local health officials. Storms have also flooded and washed away tents sheltering displaced families, causing deaths from exposure. | Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in October after two years of intense fighting, but humanitarian agencies say aid entering Gaza remains severely limited, leaving nearly the entire population hom…
(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). 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). House To Vote This Week on Bill To Block Trump From Launching a War With Venezuela. news.antiwar.com The House is expected to vote on Thursday on a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from launching an attack on Venezuela amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and threats of a regime change war to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Contact your House Representative and tell them to …
(2025-12-15). Headlines for December 15, 2025. democracynow.org At Least 15 People Killed in Mass Shooting at Hanukkah Event in Australia, Gunman Still at Large After Deadly Shooting at Brown University, Filmmaker Rob Reiner and His Wife Found Dead in Los Angeles Home, Trump Vows to Retaliate After 3 Americans Were Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria, Hamas Confirms Death of Senior Commander, Israel's Security Cabinet Approves Plans to Formally Recognize 19 Settlement Outposts in West Bank, At Least 37 People Killed in Flash Floods in Morocco, U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Near Venezuela as Warrant Was Set to Expire, Chile Elects Far-Right Candidate José Antonio Kast as President,…
(2025-12-15). Israele risolverà la questione della sicurezza petrolifera con un cambio di regime in Venezuela? strategic-culture.su àà difficile prevedere cosa farà Trump, dopotutto sta assumendo una posizione strategica che suggerisce diversi esiti reciprocamente esclusivi. | Segue nostro Che gli Stati Uniti decidano o meno di lanciare attacchi contro il Venezuela, perseguire un cambio di regime, continuare gli attacchi contro le imbarcazioni che contrabbandano droga o raggiungere un compromesso con il presidente venezuelano Maduro, la questione merita giusta…
(2025-12-15). Israele risolverà la questione della sicurezza petrolifera con un cambio di regime in Venezuela? strategic-culture.su àà difficile prevedere cosa farà Trump, dopotutto sta assumendo una posizione strategica che suggerisce diversi esiti reciprocamente esclusivi. | Segue nostro Che gli Stati Uniti decidano o meno di lanciare attacchi contro il Venezuela, perseguire un cambio di regime, continuare gli attacchi contro le imbarcazioni che contrabbandano droga o raggiungere un compromesso con il presidente venezuelano Maduro, la questione merita giusta…
(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). Far-right Kast secures victory in Chilean presidential election. tehrantimes.com Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration, and crime, the BBC reported Monday.
(2025-12-15). Plan on Belarus' social, economic development in 2026 adopted. eng.belta.by Apart from that, the resolution determines the list of republican state needs as well as public procurement authorities on deliveries (purchases) of goods for republican state needs.
(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). Why Meloni Urges Europe: "Listen to America Now!" thinktank.pk In the shadow of a resurgent Russia and a shifting global order, transatlantic relations are under unprecedented strain. As of December 2025, the United States under President Donald Trump's second term is signaling a retreat from traditional alliances, leaving Europe to grapple with its security future. But are the US and Europe truly growing apart? …
(2025-12-15). How Corporate Democrats Made Trump Possible. consortiumnews.com Saving the country from autocracy requires recognizing — and then overcoming — the chokehold that Democratic leaders have on the party. By Norman Solomon Common Dreams Ten years after Donald Trump first ran for president, he stands at the helm of…
(2025-12-15). Honduras election official says 'disturbances' preventing vote recount. aljazeera.com Statement comes as regional body says no evidence of fraud in November vote that Trump-backed candidate Asfura leads.
(2025-12-15). Pakistan achieves first international telerobotic surgery. tribune.com.pk 
Doctors completed a gynecological operation through telerobotic surgery at Lyari General Hospital, with surgeons from Kuwait conducting the procedure alongside colleagues from Karachi. The operation marks the first time Pakistan has conducted cross-border telesurgery. | Kuwaiti doctors operated from a distance of approximately 1,600 kilometers. During the surgery, an internet speed of 30 megabytes per second was used, while a gap of only 30 microseconds was recorded between the surgeon's command and the robot's response. | A ceremony was held at the hospital, where Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho s…
(2025-12-15). Antony Loewenstein on the Hanukkah Massacre in Sydney & the Muslim Food Vendor Who Saved Lives. democracynow.org 
At least 15 people were fatally shot during a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach this Saturday, and at least another 42 people were injured, marking Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly three decades. Victims included a 10-year-old girl, two rabbis and a Holocaust survivor who died while shielding his wife from bullets. | After Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu blamed Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state for the shooting, Antony Loewenstein, member of the Jewish Council of Australia, says the shooting is "being weaponized by the worst people imaginable to supp…
(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). U.S. says it foils New Eve bombing plot in California by pro-Palestinian group. haaretz.com Federal authorities said four alleged members of an extremist group suspected of planning coordinated bombing attacks on New Year's Eve across Southern California were arrested…
(2025-12-15). The Kate Mullany House history with Paul F. Cole. mediasanctuary.org Here I speak with Paul F. Cole, executive director of Kate Mullany National Historic Site, to speak about the Kate Mullany House and discuss Kate Mullany herself to find out more about this icon of women's and labor history. Story by Sean Bernyk | Artwork Attribution: | By English Wikipedia user Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0,
(2025-12-15). Iran, Belarus stress boosting security cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister and the Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and the importance of strengthening cooperation in various fields, including security area.
(2025-12-15). Syria arrests five suspects over shooting of US, Syrian troops in Palmyra. geo.tv 
Troops outside the house of suspects linked to the shooting of US and Syrian troops in the central Syrian town of Palmyra. — Screenshot via ReutersSyria has arrested five people suspected of having links to the shooting of US and Syrian troops in the central Syrian town of Palmyra…
(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). Iran to use every opportunity for interaction with Belarus in SCO, BRICS. eng.belta.by "We cooperate with Belarus within the framework of the SCO and BRICS, and it is necessary to use all the opportunities offered by these organizations to advance our cooperation," the Iranian minister of foreign affairs noted.
(2025-12-15). Dissident says Nobel Prize 'saved' him. tribune.com.pk 
Hours after being freed from a Belarusian prison under a US deal, dissident Ales Bialiatski vowed to continue his fight for democracy from exile and told AFP his Nobel Peace Prize saved him from the worst treatment in prison. | Imprisoned in 2021 and kept largely in isolation since 2023, Bialiatski also called on the EU to enter talks with the Minsk regime to free hundreds of other political prisoners. | Bialiatski ⚪ who spent decades documenting rights abuses in Belarus and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2022 while in custody — spoke to AFP in an exclusive interview on Sunday in the Lithuanian capital Vi…
(2025-12-15). Bangladesh to airlift wounded uprising leader after shooting. newarab.com 
(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). Europe Needs an Ally Against Russia and Trump: China. counterpunch.org It's clear to all but the determinedly ignorant that Europe and the United States under Donald Trump are no longer allies. Trump is prepared to go to war to extend his racist vision of the world. Trump is not using euphemisms or code words; he wants white power and as long as European countries are
(2025-12-15). Rob Reiner's Son Nick Arrested In Stabbing Death Of Director, Wife. newsone.com 
Source: Adela Loconte / Getty | Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of famed Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, has been arrested by Los Angeles police as the investigation into the deaths of his parents continues. | The Los Angeles County Inmate Information Center shows that as of 8: 57 a.m. PT, Monday, Dec. 15, Nick Reiner is being detained at the
(2025-12-15). Iranian FM: Belarus, Iran hold similar views on many issues on international agenda. eng.belta.by Belarus and Iran hold similar views on many issues on the international agenda, Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi told the media following a meeting with the Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov in Minsk on 15 December.
(2025-12-15). Louvre shuts to visitors as staff strike over working conditions. tribune.com.pk 
The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday due to a strike over working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a major robbery. | Employees assembled outside the state-run museum's glass pyramid, blocking the main entrance and holding up banners. | "Due to a strike, the museum won't be able to open today," read a notice for visitors posted outside, leading to celebrations from dozens of trade union members nearby. | "We won! We won!" they shouted in celebration. | The strike had broad support among staff, unions claimed, above all from reception and security staff,…
(2025-12-15). Homeless Advocates Seek A Shelter at St. Rose Campus. mediasanctuary.org At a recent meeting of the Albany County Legislature, 8 individuals with the Albany Chapter of the National Union of the Homeless urged the county to create a shelter for homeless individuals at the closed College of St. Rose campus. The group will also participate in the longest day, a national day of action, with an event and march on Dec. 21 starting at the Albany DSS office on Washington near Dove. St. Bebhinn Francis provides an update to Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2025-12-15). Iran totally opposes Trump's plan for Caucasus: Velayati. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs, says Iran opposes US President Donald Trump's Caucasus plan as it poses a serious threat to its security.
(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). Tracking Sudan's humanitarian crisis: By the numbers. aljazeera.com Nearly three years of war have displaced 14 million people and pushed 21 million into acute hunger.
(2025-12-15). Another Blow to Media Freedom in Ethiopia. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Local newspapers at a street stall in downtown Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 3, 2021. | © 2021 Eduardo Soteras | In the latest crackdown on media freedom in Ethiopia, Deutsche Welle (DW), Germany's international public broadcaster, said in a December 12 statement that the Ethiopian Media Authority had permanently suspended two of its journalists.The Ethiopian Media Authority, a government agency that has the power to sanction news outlets operating inside the country, sent DW a letter on October 23 announcing the temporary suspension of "all journalistic activities" carried out b…
(2025-12-15). World BEYOND War Te Waipounamu Chapter Promotes Peace in Aotearoa New Zealand. worldbeyondwar.org 
By Aotearoa New Zealand — Te Waipounamu South Island Chapter of World BEYOND War, December 15, 2025 | Our chapter has been involved in two events recently promoting our message of peace and a World BEYOND War. ⚪ The first was supporting peace in Wes…
(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). Night guardians of the mountain in the occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com At sunset, the guardians gather on a hill to watch over the sleeping village, guarding it against settler attacks.
(2025-12-15). CPS drops 'terror' case against journalist Richard Medhurst. thecanary.co The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today dropped all charges against Syrian-born British journalist Richard Medhurst. Medhurst was first arrested by police in August 2024 under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act. The arrest was, of course, part of the Starmer regime's misuse of anti-terror laws to target anti-genocide journalists and activists. He was kept […] | By
(2025-12-15). Talal Chaudhry accuses PTI of running anti-state campaigns via paid overseas accounts. tribune.com.pk 
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry accused Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of running what he described as a targeted propaganda campaign on social media for a prolonged period. However, he urged that freedom of expression must be exercised within the bounds of the Constitution and the law. | "Each message, each tweet, and every trend is being paid for," he said, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Monday, adding that most of these accounts were created using fake identities and were not operated from within Pakistan. | He further stated that fake social media accounts, many of them operate…
(2025-12-15). Beloved Director Rob Reiner And Wife Michele Found Dead in Los Angeles Home. newsone.com 
Source: John Lamparski / Getty | Beloved Hollywood director and All In The Family alum Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, Dec. 14, in what police are investigating as a homicide. | Early reports indicated the Los Angeles Police Department was conducting a murder investigation after the bodies of a 78-year-old man and a 68-year-old woman, matching the ages of the couple, were found with apparent stab wounds in a Brentwood residence owned by Reiner. Authorities were called to the scene around 3: 30 p.m. PT for a medical emergency and subsequently launched…
(2025-12-15). No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina. sanews.gov.za No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), warning that no further extensions will be granted. | While acknowledging progress made on the project, Majodina said delays could not be tolerated, particularly given that the project had already been delayed by nine years. | "If you are running behind schedule, you must have a clear turnaround plan on how and when you are going to catch up, because we cannot afford to delay this…
(2025-12-15). Miliband Isolated as EU Prepares to Reverse Petrol Car Ban. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has been left isolated over his Net Zero policies after the European Union dropped "indefinitely" a flagship pledge to ban sales of new petrol cars.
(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). African players in Europe: Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool. | Salah came off the bench midway through the first half and set up the second goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton at the weekend. | After the match, manager Arne Slot said there was "no issue to resolve" with his star forward, but speculation continues to rumble over the Egyptian's future after his outburst last weekend. | AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: | ENGLAND | MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool) | The 33-year-old came…
(2025-12-15). Ryzhenkov praises Minsk-Tehran cooperation on international platforms. eng.belta.by Minsk and Tehran are successfully cooperating on international platforms, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov told journalists following his meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Minsk on 15 December.
(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). 5 Songs By Carl Carlton That You Need On Your Playlist. newsone.com 
Funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton has died at 73, leaving behind a legacy that helped define soul and funk music across generations. His son, Carlton Hudgens II, confirmed the news on Sunday, Dec. 14, sharing a tribute on Facebook alongside a photo of his father. "RIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton, singer of 'She's a …
(2025-12-15). Hong Kong court finds Jimmy Lai guilty of colluding with foreign forces. tribune.com.pk 
Hong Kong's High Court on Monday found tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces in the city's highest-profile trial under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life. | The landmark case has drawn international scrutiny of Hong Kong's judicial independence amid a years-long crackdown on rights and freedoms in the global financial hub after 2019 pro-democracy protests that Beijing saw as a challenge to its rule. | While 78-year-old Lai's supporters see him as a freedom fighter, Beijing sees him as a mastermind of the protests…
(2025-12-15). Belarus hosts over 214,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025. eng.belta.by A total of 1,246,048 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022 (Belarus waived visa requirements for citizens of Lithuania and Latvia and individuals holding non-citizen status in Latvia on 15 April 2022; and for citizens of Poland on 1 July 2022).
(2025-12-15). Azerbaijan's Surveillance Platform Risks Sweeping Privacy Violations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person at the keyboard. | © 2017 Press Association via AP Photo | On November 21, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree establishing a new centralized digital platform that dramatically expends state surveillance powers. The system, known as the Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System (Mƒ∞RAS), will be controlled by the State Security Service and fully operational by May 2026.Mƒ∞RAS is designed to consolidate public data from multiple state bodies— including the Special State Service for communications and information security, and the In…
(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). England's resident doctors to strike for five days. aljazeera.com Physicians are seeking a return of salaries to their 2008-2009 levels before they were eroded by inflation.
(2025-12-15). Estonia bans pro-peace political party. infobrics.org Dictatorial measures are worsening in the Baltics.
(2025-12-15). Erdoƒüan in Turkmenistan; Developments in the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process; Foreign Minister's remarks. uwidata.com Last week in Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's visit to Turkmenistan, new developments in the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process, and statements by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on international issues with a particular focus on Palestine, made up the top topics. Erdoƒüan in Turkmenistan President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan attended the "International Forum of Peace and Trust", organized …
(2025-12-15). A Growing Warning From Black Veterans: The Military Isn't Safe for Us. capitalbnews.org 
Federal Overhaul is a multipart series that explores the impact of the Trump administration's restructuring of the federal government on Black communities. ARLINGTON, Virginia — "Not right now, baby girl. Now's not the time for you." That was the advice that Tavorise Marks, who served in the U.S. Army for 15 years, recently had for …
(2025-12-15). Compound Interest Is Devouring the Federal Budget: It's Time to Take Back the Money Power. scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown for Scheerpost Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying that compound interest is "the most powerful force in the universe." The quote is probably apocryphal, but it reflects a mathematical truth. Interest on earlier interest grows exponentially, outrunning the linear growth of revenue and eventually consuming everything. That is where the United …
(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). Iranian artists showcase traditional arts in India exhibitions. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranian artists are presenting traditional arts at a series of exhibitions in India under a cultural memorandum of understanding between Shiraz's Setaiesh art house and the Jaipur Art Summit institute.
(2025-12-15). Kids Voices at Healing Day. mediasanctuary.org During the last PHS Healing Day, youth were invited in share some of their interests on the radio. Zeyn and Ember spoke with Jacob Boston about their love of legos and drawing.
(2025-12-15). Iran shakes with 136 earthquakes in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 136 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 6 to 12, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-12-15). Gold records fresh gains as prices climb locally, internationally. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices recorded another sharp increase in both global and local markets on Monday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $26 per ounce to reach $4,325. | In local sarafa markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola increased by Rs2,600 to Rs454,862, while the price of 10 grams rose by Rs2,229 to Rs389,970. | Silver prices also moved higher, with per tola silver gaining Rs68 to reach Rs6,532, while the price of 10 grams increased by Rs59 to Rs5,600. | Spot gold rose 1% to $4,343.96 an ounce by 0949 GMT. Bullion hit its highest since October 21 on Friday. | US gold futures gained…
(2025-12-15). Swiped Out: Dating-app burnouts turn to an ancient art for love. haaretz.com Fed up with frustrating dating apps, many Jewish Americans are turning — like in the old shtetl — to matchmakers. Will the practice make Aliyah for secular Israelis?
(2025-12-15). Police arrest Rob Reiner's son after director and wife found dead. aljazeera.com President Trump criticised for remarks blaming Hollywood figure's death on his 'Trump derangement syndrome'.
(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). Department welcomes High Court judgement on the publishing NSC results. sanews.gov.za Department welcomes High Court judgement on the publishing NSC results | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has welcomed a high court decision confirming the publication of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results in newspapers and across accredited media platforms, consistent with long-standing national practice. ⚪ "The Department of Basic Education welcomes the judgment delivered by the High Court, which confirms that the department is lawfully authorised to publish NSC examination results in newspapers and across accredited media platforms, consistent with long-standing national practic…
(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). State workers at the Wisconsin Historical Society Need Support Donate Here. wibailoutpeople.org 
In early December 2025, State workers at the Wisconsin Historical Society lost their jobs due to what they were told were 'budget pressures'. No time is good to lose your employment, but the Wisconsin winter is an especially tough time to be juggling bills and searching for a new job. Use the QR code below …
(2025-12-15). Israel Police release Jewish men who assaulted Arabs in Tel Aviv from house arrest. haaretz.com Mahmoud Agbariya from northern Israel's Umm al-Fahm has been hospitalized for over a week. His father told Haaretz that the two assailants, identified as cops, asked him questions and beat him before he had a chance to answer'…
(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). EU spends €169 billion on Ukraine while ignoring internal problems. infobrics.org Brussels prefers to look outwards and pursue a Euro-Atlantic foreign policy.
(2025-12-15). Good News for Children in 2025. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Displaced Syrian children laugh and play among temporary tents set up after the fall of the Bashar al-Assad government near Idlib, Syria, May 15, 2025. | © 2025 Omar Albaw/Middle East Images via AFP/Getty Images…
(2025-12-15). Israeli forces shoot dead another Palestinian teen in West Bank. newarab.com 
The Israeli military The boy was shot after Israeli military forces gathered in the centre of town late on Monday and began firing "indiscriminately," according to a report by Palestinian state news agency WAFA citing the head of the Tuqu' town council. | The military shot the teenager, Ammar Yaser Sabbah, with a live…
(2025-12-15). Saudi sets new death penalty record after executing 340 in 2025. newarab.com 
The kingdom has killed 340 people so far this year, according to AFP's count, and has in recent years trailed only China and Iran among countries carrying out the The toll marks the second-straight year Saudi Arabia has broken its own record since rights groups first began…
(2025-12-15). ILPS-US Primer on ICE and the Struggle Against It! wibailoutpeople.org 
Webinar Monday, December 15 5pm PT/ 8pm ET Register now: tinyurl.com/ILPSICEWebinar As a major arm of the US government, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regulates the international migration of workers to ensure the flow of cheap labor for super-exploitation by the capitalist class. It intimidates and represses migrant communities and treats migrants as scapegoats during economic …
(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). 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). SBP cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to support growth amid contained inflation. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan reduced the policy rate by 50 basis points, effective December 16, citing contained inflation and improving economic activity, while acknowledging persistent risks from the global environment and sticky core inflation. | Announcing the decision after its meeting on Monday, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) said average inflation remained within the medium-term target range of 5—7 percent during July—November FY26, supported by relatively benign global commodity prices and anchored inflation expectations. | Although core inflation continues to show rigidity, the MPC assess…
(2025-12-15). Father-son duo behind Sydney shooting that killed 15 civilians, police say. tribune.com.pk 
Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it mourns victims of Sunday's mass shooting in which police accused a father-and-son duo of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach. | The incident has raised questions about whether Australia's gun laws, among the toughest in the world, need an overhaul, with police saying the older suspect had held a firearms license since 2015, along with six registered weapons. | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his cabinet agreed to strengthen gun laws and work on a national firearms register to tackle aspects such as the number of weapons permit…
(2025-12-15). The EU's demographic divide: These countries' population will be roughly the same by 2100. strategic-culture.su In a continent of shrinking and aging populations, a select group of nations stands out for a different reason: stability. This infographic highlights the European countries — including major economies like France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — that are projected to see their populations remain roughly the same by the year 2100. For these countries, the powerful drivers of net migration and relatively stable birth rates are projected to carefully offset the continent-wide trend of demographic decline.
(2025-12-15). Who is Jose Antonio Kast, Chile's newly elected far-right leader? aljazeera.com The president-elect has vowed to tackle crime and tighten immigration policies.
(2025-12-15). Sudan: The Forgotten Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-12-15). Iran hosts regional talks on Afghanistan, but Kabul stays away. newarab.com 
Afghanistan's neighbours met in China,
(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). What we know about the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting. aljazeera.com Australia's spy agency has revealed it investigated one the men who carried out the Bondi massacre for links to ISIL.
(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). Petitioning the Inter-American Commission for Human Rights to Find Justice and Stop the Wanton Murder of Civilians on the High Seas. covertactionmagazine.com On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, I filed a petition with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) on behalf of the family of Alejandro Carranza—a Colombian fisherman who went out in his boat on the Caribbean Sea, attempting to fish for marlin and tuna, but who never came home. Instead, he was murdered through a …
(2025-12-15). Tomgram: Rebecca Gordon, Sudan, the Forgotten Genocide. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Hold on a minute! I'll get to this introduction to TomDispatch regular Rebecca Gordon's latest superb piece as soon as I take the garbage down to the basement. Oh, wait, I can't carry a Somali (no less congressional …
(2025-12-15). Words across worlds: Moharaj Sharma on language, culture, and belonging in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-15). Seven killed in drone strike on Sudan hospital. tribune.com.pk 
A drone strike Sunday on an army hospital in the besieged southern Sudan city of Dilling left "seven civilians dead and 12 injured", a health worker at the facility told AFP. | The victims included patients and their companions, the medic said on condition of anonymity, explaining that the army hospital "serves the residents of the city and its surroundings, in addition to military personnel". | Dilling, in the flashpoint state of South Kordofan, is controlled by the Sudanese army but is besieged by rival paramilitary forces. | The greater Kordofan region is currently facing the fiercest fighting in Sudan's wa…
(2025-12-15). Australia vows stricter gun laws after Bondi Beach mass shooting. tehrantimes.com Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which police accused a father-and-son duo of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, Reuters reported.
(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). Israel Apologists Hasten To Use Bondi Shooting To Attack Anti-Genocide Activists. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Two shooters
(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). An Absurd New Chapter in the "War on Drugs" nacla.org 
Extrajudicial executions of Latin American fishermen and the pardon of a former Honduran President and cocaine kingpin reveal the deadly contradictions of the U.S. "War on Drugs."
(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). Belarus, Zimbabwe sign military cooperation agreement. eng.belta.by During the meeting Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin noted that the foundations for bilateral military cooperation between Belarus and Zimbabwe were laid in Minsk in May 2023.
(2025-12-15). Brook admits he needs to rein himself. tribune.com.pk 
England batter Harry Brook admits that he might need to curb his aggressive instincts a little bit when the Ashes go on the line in the third test in Adelaide this week. | Coach Brendon McCullum insisted on Sunday that England's aggressive style of batting will not change despite heavy defeats in the first two tests. | Brook, who has contributed 98 runs to England's cause over four innings so far, conceded two of his dismissals in Perth and Brisbane were the result of "shocking shots" that he would reconsider if he had his time again. | "I'll admit that every day of the week, especially that one in Perth, it's…
(2025-12-15). Iran-South Korea Chamber of Commerce members meet South Korean ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a meeting between the members of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce and the South Korean ambassador in Tehran, the sides reviewed the latest status of bilateral relations between Iran and South Korea, and emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation in economic and cultural fields, the chamber reported.
(2025-12-15). Who is José Antonio Kast, Chile's new pro-Israel president. newarab.com 
(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). Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi Arrested Again in Iran. democracynow.org 
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, one of Iran's most prominent human rights activists, was rearrested Friday when Iranian authorities violently raided a memorial ceremony she attended at a mosque in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad. "She's been seen as a huge threat to the Islamic Republic's regime," says Porochista Khakpour, Iranian American author and essayist. "They find her moral authority extremely intimidating." | Mohammadi has spent more than 10 years of her life in and out of prison, most recently when she was arrested in November 2021 and accu…
(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). The fight for quality housing is political. greenleft.org.au The fight for quality housing is political | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-15). From Nuremberg to Rome: Keeping Humanity Safe. counterpunch.org Given my long-term interest in international affairs, I went to see the recently released movie, "Nuremberg," to revisit the issue of how a court of law can be used to convict those guilty of war crimes. As a result, several parts of the film left me uneasy and looking for a better way to govern
(2025-12-15). NewsX World hourly bulletin: discussing the latest Ukrainian massive drone attacks on Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com I open with a word of gratitude to the NewsX World production team for inviting my commentary on the Russia-Ukraine war and peace efforts day after day given that they know very well how my interpretations of events contradict directly the Western mainstream spin that turns the news bulletins on Euronews, on the BBC and …
(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). Australia mulls tougher gun laws after father and son kill 15 at Bondi Beach. geo.tv 
Armed police work at the scene after a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 14, 2025. — AFPSYDNEY: Australia signalled plans for tougher gun laws on Monday as the country began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which a father and…
(2025-12-15). 'Deeply committed to his country'. What has Diplomatic Affairs understood about Lukashenko? eng.belta.by In the last few months Western analytical centers published a series of papers covering Belarus. Many of them demonstrate genuine interest in the country and are not burdened by stereotypes and political agenda. They demonstrate only the desire to see, to understand, and probably to borrow.
(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). At least 17 killed in north Colombia traffic accident. colombiareports.com At least 17 people were killed and another 20 were injured when the bus they traveled in drove off a cliff in northern Colombia, local media reported Sunday. The tragedy occurred early Sunday morning in the mountains near Segovia, a municipality in the Antioquia province. According to preliminary reports, the bus transported 40 high school …
(2025-12-15). 5 Years After Casey Goodson's Death in Ohio, His Family Faces a New Legal Hurdle. capitalbnews.org 
This month, an Ohio family will gather for their fifth holiday season without Casey Goodson. The 23-year-old was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy while trying to enter his home on Dec. 4, 2020, in Columbus in Franklin County. He was holding keys to the front door in one hand and a bag of Subway …
(2025-12-15). Gulf states reconsider their reliance on US' security umbrella. newarab.com 
Perhaps only the naive would have believed the American narrative that President Trump had no prior knowledge of the premeditated It would have totally been possible to request directly from the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, not to carry out the st…
(2025-12-15). ILPS-US Week of Action Dec 10-18, 2025 Defend Migrants! Defend the Working Class! wibailoutpeople.org 
Since the rise to power of the Trump 2.0 regime, the fascist attacks on migrants and working people, people's organizers, and the working class have continually escalated. Trump's fascist agenda is attacking the people in the interest of the most reactionary faction of the ruling class. Two key vehicles by which the agenda is carried …
(2025-12-15). Schemes of Bankruptcy: The United Nations, Funding Dues and Human Rights. counterpunch.org 
The United Nations, in turning 80, has been berated, dismissed and libelled. In September, US President Donald Trump took a hearty swipe at the body's alleged impotence. "What is the purpose of the United Nations?" he posed to gathered world leaders. All it seemed to do was "write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that letter up.
(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). Bondi Beach shooting: How tough are Australia's gun laws? aljazeera.com Shooter responsible for Bondi Beach attack was a licensed firearms holder who owned six firearms, police say.
(2025-12-15). Iran's tea exports up 48% in 8 months: official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) —Head of Iran Tea Organization Habib Jahansaz has said the country's exports of tea in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21) registered a 48% growth, compared to the same period last year.
(2025-12-15). CEC validates election of new delegates to Belarusian People's Congress. eng.belta.by The Central Election Commission, at its session on 15 December, validated the results of the election of delegates to the Belarusian People's Congress from the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, a civil society entity, to replace those who stepped down, and has registered two new delegates.
(2025-12-15). Brown Student Who Survived Second School Shooting Speaks Out. truthout.org A deadly mass shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured on Saturday. One student, Mia Tretta, had survived a shooting in 2019 when she was shot in the stomach as a high school student. Her best friend was killed in the shooting, and she had selected Brown University for Rhode Island's strong gun control laws. Now she has survived yet another school shooting. |
(2025-12-15). Gina Mauro Offers Ear Seeds. mediasanctuary.org Ear seeds are tiny pellets used to stimulate pressure points within your ear. Gina Mauro offers this healing therapy at People's Health Sanctuary Healing Days, and she spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about this community healing method.
(2025-12-15). Global airlines to post record $41 billion profit in 2026, IATA says. independent.co.ug 
Carriers buoyed by unprecedented efficiency, but African operators lag amid high costs, older fleets London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Global airlines are on track to achieve a record net profit of $41 billion in 2026, the International Air Transport Association said in its latest outlook, as carriers squeeze historic efficiency from constrained fleets. The …
(2025-12-15). Everything We Know About Candace Owens And Erika Kirk's Meeting. newsone.com 
Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, and right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, are scheduled to meet for a "private, in-person discussion" on Monday, Dec. 15, to address misinformation surrounding Kirk's death, according to a statement Erika shared on social media Sunday. The meeting follows weeks of public tension after Owens, a former Turning …
(2025-12-15). Closing ceremony of 6th Shahid Modaress Festival in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The closing ceremony of the 6th edition of Shahid Modaress Festival was held in Tehran on Monday with the participation of Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
(2025-12-15). Australia terror attack: How Bondi Beach horror exposes myth of 'tough' gun laws & what next. hindustantimes.com Over 15 killed and more than 40 injured at a Hanukkah gathering in Bondi Beach have shaken faith in Australia's famously strict gun laws. This HT In‚ÄëDepth episode with Aayesha Varma breaks down the attack, the 1996 Port Arthur reforms, rising firearm numbers, and whether Anthony Albanese's government will tighten controls again.
(2025-12-15). Belarus' national Christmas tree lights up in Minsk. eng.belta.by A ceremony to light up the country's national Christmas tree was held in Minsk on 15 December.
(2025-12-15). 'Israel' is waging a war on reconstruction in S. Lebanon: HRW. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Human Rights Watch (HRW) condemned "Israel" for committing apparent war crimes by repeatedly targeting reconstruction-related equipment and civilian facilities in southern Lebanon throughout 2025.
(2025-12-15). Louvre shut down as museum staff stage strike over working conditions. aljazeera.com Many tourists in Paris were disappointed Monday morning when the Louvre was closed after workers walked off the job.
(2025-12-15). Lionel Messi makes appearance in Delhi as footballer ends India tour. aljazeera.com The 38-year-old Argentina superstar concluded his multi-day tour of the cricket-crazy nation in the capital, New Delhi.
(2025-12-15). International Notes: Communists celebrate victories and fight back. cpusa.org 
India: Communist led state Kerala ends extreme poverty | The Communist Party of India (Marxist)—led state of Kerala has become the first in India to eliminate extreme poverty. | The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $3 per day. | John Brittas, member of India's parliament from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) said, "Kerala has etched a new chapter in history — erasing extreme poverty to become the first place in India and the second in the world to achieve this milestone." | Mexico: Rubio—Sheinbaum meeting a victory for Mexican sovereignty | Marco Rubio, U.S. Se…
(2025-12-15). Iran's Khoy and Turkey's Konya sign sister-city agreement. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Khoy and Turkey's Konya have signed a sister-city agreement, committing to expand cooperation in spiritual tourism, cultural exchanges, urban management and sustainable infrastructure development, officials said.
(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). Fatemeh Sharif takes charge of Pakistan women's futsal team. en.mehrnews.com The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Sunday confirmed the appointment of Iranian coach Fatemeh Sharif Noghabi as the head coach of its national women's futsal team.
(2025-12-15). Oil Ministry targets completion of over 1,000 km of gas pipelines by late Mar. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Oil Ministry aims to complete and bring into operation more than 1,000 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2026), Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said, underscoring efforts to strengthen energy security during periods of peak demand.
(2025-12-15). An Insider Critique of the Imperial Theory Industry. counterpunch.org 
Interview with Gabriel Rockhill, author of Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism? Gabriel Rockhill is Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University. He earned PhDs at both Paris 8 University and Emory University in Atlanta. An accomplished scholar, he has published works for many outlets, both in the United States and in France. He is
(2025-12-15). Iran, Pakistan push for joint trade committee, $10b trade target. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Pakistani business representatives agreed to pursue the creation of a joint trade committee and work towards boosting bilateral trade to $10 billion, during a meeting in Karachi aimed at strengthening private-sector cooperation and facilitating cross-border commerce.
(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). 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). 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). DR Congo: Fall of Eastern City Puts Civilians at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A deserted street in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on December 9, 2025, before Rwandan and M23 forces captured the town. | © 2025 AFP via Getty Images | (Nairobi) —The Rwandan forces and M23 armed group that captured the city of Uvira in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on December 10, 2025, have put civilians at grave risk of abuse, Human Rights Watch said today. These forces and the Congolese military and its allies should facilitate safe passage for civilians fleeing the fighting and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches all those in…
(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). President to address commemoration of Reconciliation Day. sanews.gov.za President to address commemoration of Reconciliation Day | President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Reconciliation Day, taking place at the Ncome Museum within the uMzinyathi District, in KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will lead this year's national event under the theme: "Reaffirming Reconciliation for Future Generations." ⚪ This year's theme enshrines on the call for South Africans to deepen commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building for shared future. ⚪ The sele…
(2025-12-15). Cambodia warns displaced people, tourist hotspots at risk from Thai bombs. aljazeera.com Thailand has for the first time targeted Siem Reap province, home to Cambodia's tourist hub Angkor Wat, Phnom Penh says.
(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). Window for HBL PSL11 revealed. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the window for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), providing clarity on the schedule as the league prepares for a landmark phase in its history. | PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that HBL PSL 11 will be staged from 26 March to 3 May, 2026, placing Pakistan's premier T20 tournament firmly in the international cricket calendar. The announcement allows franchises, players, broadcasters and commercial partners to begin detailed planning well in advance. | The confirmation of the PSL 11 window is a significant step as the league moves to…
(2025-12-15). FBI arrests 4 plotting New Year's Eve bombings in LA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested four members of a group who were allegedly planning coordinated bombings in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve.
(2025-12-15). GOP Could Gain Nearly 200 Statehouse Seats If SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act. truthout.org Republicans could gain nearly 200 state legislative seats across the South if the U.S. Supreme Court guts a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act, a new analysis finds. The bulk of the gains would be concentrated in 10 GOP-controlled state legislatures in Southern states, according to the analysis, produced by Fair Fight Action, a Georgia-based progressive voting rights group… |
(2025-12-15). Three Things that might Trigger massive Ice Sheet Collapse. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are highly vulnerable to global warming and scientists are being increasingly worried about the possibility of large parts of the ice sheets collapsing, if global Scientists have identified three elements that could be triggered, putting the…
(2025-12-15). Netanyahu ties Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre to Australia's recognition of Palestinian statehood. nationofchange.org As Australia mourned a deadly antisemitic attack that killed 16 people, critics accused the Israeli prime minister of exploiting tragedy to attack Palestinian self-determination.
(2025-12-15). ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman (also known as Ali Kosheib), a former leader of the Sudanese "Janjaweed" militias, waits to learn his sentence from the International Criminal Court following his conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, The Hague, Netherlands, December 9, 2025. | © 2025 Peter Dejong/AP Photo…
(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). Human Rights Watch: Israeli Strikes on Lebanese Civilian Reconstruction Efforts Amount to a War Crime. news.antiwar.com The ceasefire "ending" the Israeli invasion of Lebanon went into effect in late November of 2024. Normally, that would usher in a period of reconstruction in the former war zone. That reconstruction has been challenged at every step, however, by Israeli attacks. Deliberate attacks on civilian construction vehicles have been the order of the day. …
(2025-12-15). Flash floods kill 37 in Moroccan coastal town. tribune.com.pk 
The death toll from flash floods that hit the Moroccan coastal town of Safi over the weekend rose to 37, local authorities said Monday. | "Fourteen people are currently being treated at Mohammed V hospital in Safi, including two in intensive care," local authorities added in their statement. | Search and rescue operations continued on Monday, after the deadliest such severe weather event in Morocco in over a decade. | Images on social media showed a torrent of muddy water sweeping cars and rubbish bins from the streets in Safi, which sits around 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of the capital Rabat. | Read Mor…
(2025-12-15). Yemen's Economy Is Built on Imports: The STC Must Lead the Shift to Production. fairobserver.com Yemen today is heavily reliant on imports, consuming a wide range of goods that are produced elsewhere. The World Bank estimates that Yemen imports nearly 95% of its cereals, including wheat, which is essential for the Yemeni diet. Such extreme dependence on external goods is not just a temporary issue caused by conflict; it is…
(2025-12-15). Bayern need late Kane penalty to rescue home draw. tribune.com.pk 
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich needed an 87th-minute penalty from forward Harry Kane to rescue a 2-2 home draw against basement side Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga on Sunday but still managed to extend their lead at the top to nine points. | Goals from Lee Jae-sung and Kacper Potulski had put the visitors in the driving seat after Lennart Karl's first-half opener for the Bavarians, before England captain Kane netted his 18th league goal of the season to save the hosts' blushes and narrowly avoid their second league loss of the season. | Bayern are in top spot on 38 points, with RB Leipzig second on 29 following…
(2025-12-15). Trump NSS puts S.Korea at center of US primacy aims in region. responsiblestatecraft.org It has been half a year since the Lee Jae-myung administration took office in South Korea. Domestically, the Republic of Korea (ROK) is still recovering from numerous problems left by former president Yoon Suk-yeol's brief imposition of martial law. However, there are also many diplomatic challenges that need to be addressed. The Lee administration faces arguably the most challenging external environment in years. The global order is entering an era of great uncertainty as the U.S.—China rivalry intensifies on the one hand and multipolarization emerges on the other. Rather than looking for mutual accomm…
(2025-12-15). A message to everyone except Brittany Higgins. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). Israel Police arrest two suspects in assault on Arab family in Jaffa; nationalist motive investigated. haaretz.com The Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency is involved in the investigation. A court ordered the release of all 14 people arrested for participating in a rally protesting the assault, which included a pepper spray attack, while several schools and businesses went on strike in solidarity with the family in the mixed Arab-Jewish city…
(2025-12-15). Jerusalem fans wave Jewish supremacist Kahane flag; Tel Aviv anti-Ben-Gvir shirts seized. haaretz.com Beitar Jerusalem fans waved the flag of the late Rabbi Meir Kahane's far-right Kach movement at a match against an Arab-Israeli team on Monday. A day earlier, a security official confiscated a shirt reading 'FCK BNGVR,' a reference to far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, from Hapoel Tel Aviv fans…
(2025-12-15). Hamedani women participate in Italy's Artigiano exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group of female Iranian crafters from Hamedan province recently showcased their skills at Artigiano in Fiera, held in Milan from December 6 to 14.
(2025-12-15). Report: Proposed EPA cuts further imperil environmental protections in cash-strapped states. nationofchange.org As Trump pushes to slash the EPA's budget to its lowest level in four decades, 15 years of state-level cuts have already hollowed out environmental enforcement across the country.
(2025-12-15). WHYY Newscast for Monday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-15). Talk World Radio: Norman Solomon on the Blue Road to Trump Hell. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio we are talking with Norman Solomon about his brand new book, The Blue Road to Trump Hell: How Corporate Democrats Paved the Way for Autocracy. The book is free …
(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). SA's economic recovery efforts bear fruit. sanews.gov.za SA's economic recovery efforts bear fruit | Government's efforts to unlock economic growth and remove long-standing obstacles are gaining momentum, with early green shoots emerging in the energy sector and South Africa securing its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years, coupled by a stronger rand. ⚪ "Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela is gaining traction. The results of this initiative led by President Cyril Ramaphosa to unlock growth and remove obstacles in areas that impedes on growth are starting to filter through. The President said the immediate task was to grow our economy so that we can create jobs, reduce…
(2025-12-15). tell us a parking Jaffa on edge after attack on pregnant woman. haaretz.com Arab residents say the incident reflects a broader pattern of persecution and violence. "We know what we're going through. Don't tell us this is a parking dispute," says a local activist…
(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). 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). A Trump associate wants a U.S. military base in Israel. Government officials are playing along. haaretz.com The Israeli Diaspora Affairs Ministry facilitated contacts between an American company and the Israel Land Authority over a proposed U.S. army base in Israel, as intermediaries rush to stake claims in what could become a multibillion-shekel project…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Papa León XIV denuncia las prácticas usureras usadas en contra del sur global. strategic-culture.su Mario LETTIERI y Paolo RAIMONDI (Desde Roma) | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En la reciente audiencia con el Consejo Nacional Antiusura, que cel…
(2025-12-15). Papa León XIV denuncia las prácticas usureras usadas en contra del sur global. strategic-culture.su Mario LETTIERI y Paolo RAIMONDI (Desde Roma) | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En la reciente audiencia con el Consejo Nacional Antiusura, que cel…
(2025-12-15). Nueva vacuna aprobada contra el dengue reduce riesgo de formas graves y complicaciones en Brasil. cubadebate.cu La vacuna contra el dengue desarrollada por el laboratorio público brasileño Instituto Butantan es capaz de frenar la replicación del virus cuando la infección ocurre en personas vacunadas, los llamados casos de escape vacunal, lo cual reduce el riesgo de complicaciones, informó este lunes la estatal Fundación de Apoyo a la Investigación del estado de Sao Paulo (Fapesp).
(2025-12-15). Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo struck goals to earn Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job. | Second-placed Madrid trimmed league leaders Barcelona's advantage back to four points and recorded only their third victory in the last nine games across all competitions. | After a home defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spanish media reported that anything but a victory would cost Alonso his position. | After Mbappe's superb opener, Carlos Vicente pulled Alaves level in the second half, but Rodrygo secured the visitors a muc…