(2025-12-06). Shattering the world of clowns — Rainer "Hegemony or Downfall" indybay.org "Our era must therefore be seen as an era of creeping de-civilization of violence, persistently carried out by the powerful. In other words, we are living in a time of radical counter-enlightenment. No event in the Western world illustrates this more relentlessly than Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. The epochal crime of this genocide is accompanied by the crime of silence."
(2025-12-06). Tuesday 12/9: Webinar: Recognizing and Punishing Genocide. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/tlaib-townhall…
(2025-12-07). Hamas sets condition for handing over its weapons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Khalil al-Hayya, the head of Hamas in Gaza, said the movement will only hand over its weapons once Israel's occupation ends, adding that arms would then be transferred to a future Palestinian state authority governing Gaza.
(2025-12-07). Egypt's FM accuses 'Israel' of violating Gaza ceasefire, urges deploying peacekeepers ASAP. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-06). Palestinian sources report Israeli quadcopter drones opened fire toward residential homes in the vicinity of the Shujaiya neighborhood, east of Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-06). New Mossad chief Roman Gofman's appointment signals strategic shift for Israel. hindustantimes.com Israel is about to enter one of the most sensitive transitions in its security establishment and it comes at a time when the Gaza war is reshaping the country's political and military landscape. A new Mossad chief is set to take over in June 2026, a man whose journey runs from Belarus to Israel, from the Syrian front to the highest echelons of power. Can a deeply wounded nation afford uncertainty at the top of its intelligence services? Will the new chief bring continuity, or break from Netanyahu's increasingly controversial war-time politics? And how might this appointment alter Israel's strategy in Gaza, Iran,…
(2025-12-06). Gaza Strip 'Should Be Managed By Palestinian Committee'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Gulf Times) Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr Badr Abdel Aatty has affirmed that managing the daily affairs of the population of the Gaza …
(2025-12-07). Sudan, Venezuela, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | The Guardian
(2025-12-07). Venezuela Repatriates 1,000 Nationals in a Week as Flights Defy US Airspace Disruption Attempts. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Flight 94 arrived on Monday, December 3, from Mexico, operated by Venezuela's national airline Conviasa. It carried 304 returning citizens, noticeably including 140 minors. | Also on Monday, Flight 95 arrived from Texas, United States. The flight, operated by the US airline Eastern, repatriated 265 Venezuelans: 231 men…
(2025-12-07). Venezuela's Interior Minister: US Believes It Can 'Break Us Through Fear'. orinocotribune.com The minister for the Interior, Justice, and Peace of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, led on Saturday the swearing-in of the Comprehensive Bolivarian Base Committees (CBBI) of the state of Monagas at a massive demonstration in Maturín, where he highlighted that part of the task of recent times is being fulfilled, after four months of intense threats and psychological terrorism by US imperialism. He warned that the Bolivarian Revolution is not disarmed. | "We are leading a peaceful revolution, but not an unarmed one," he said. "We are in a scenario of unarmed struggle. The US threatens us because it believes that it c…
(2025-12-07). Venezuela And Trump Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-07). Balancing Authority And Diplomacy: The UN Secretary-General's Role In Global Governance OpEd. eurasiareview.com The United Nations Secretary-General position functions as the international cooperation hub which directs global affairs management. The Secretary-General exercises diplomatic authority, which allows him to influence results, although he lacks state-based coercive capabilities. The Secretary-General derives his influence from a combination of diplomatic skills and moral persuasion, and personal leadership abilities, which he uses to overcome state sovereignty and institutional barriers. The office exists in a delicate state because it needs to fulfil member state requirements while handling actual internation…
(2025-12-07). Jail Support for Immigrants Held in Missouri Offers Resistance in a Red State. truthout.org For more than 200 days, Fernando Herrera-Cruz has been sitting in a county jail in central Missouri on immigration charges. The conditions in the jail are "very bad," Herrera-Cruz told Truthout, with the help of a translator. "There are some guards who are very racist towards immigrants." Herrera-Cruz, who is 25 years old, left Mexico to come to the United States to work with his brother for… |
(2025-12-07). Musk: How Long Before EU Is Gone? menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | Tesla Inc. and x.AI Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon | Musk took to X on Saturday to express his wonder about "how long" | it will be before the European Union …
(2025-12-07). Climate Disruption Is Not Due to CO2. globalresearch.ca Professor Following questions arose from this letter for Silvia Terribili, who asked von …
(2025-12-07). Manish Tewari's Bill: Redefining Parliamentary Independence. devdiscourse.com Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha, aiming to grant parliamentarians greater freedom in voting decisions on bills and motions, except those crucial to government stability, like confidence and financial matters. This move challenges the current dominance of the party whip system and seeks to enhance democratic decision-making.
(2025-12-07). BREAKING: Peer Reviewed Report. 86% of PCR-Positive "COVID Cases" Were Not Real Infections. globalresearch.ca A bombshell peer-reviewed study out of Germany just dismantled the scientific foundation used to justify lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccine mandates.
(2025-12-07). Belarus' Mikhalchuk wins gold at European Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2025. eng.belta.by Earlier in 2025, Palina Mikhalchuk won bronze at the European Junior Championships and also earned podium finishes at international tournaments in Albania and Bulgaria.
(2025-12-07). Expert weighs in on possible era of rapprochement between Russia, Ukraine. eng.belta.by The political analyst emphasized the importance of studying the history of other countries for greater mutual understanding and establishing contacts.
(2025-12-07). Lunar halo in the sky over Minsk Oblast. eng.belta.by A halo (from Ancient Greek meaning "circle, disk") is a luminous ring around a powerful light source. They typically form around the Sun or the Moon, but sometimes they can also appear around streetlights.
(2025-12-07). Khomutsianskaya, Egorova win Sharm ElSheikh 2025 in Egypt. eng.belta.by In the final match, the Belarusian-Russian duo defeated the Russian pair of Yaroslava Bartashevich and Kristiana Sidorova in two sets, 6-4, 6-2.
(2025-12-07). Russia's Military Settlements In Far North Rapidly Declining In Population Analysis. eurasiareview.com Moscow has had difficulty getting people to move to the Russian Far North to live and work since the end of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's system of forced labor. In Soviet times, the center sought to compensate for the harsh life there by offering huge salaries, prompting Russians to work there for brief periods to earn "the long ruble" and then live better elsewhere. | Since 1991, these salaries have become less common and, where they do exist, are less generous than in the past. The population of the Russian Far North has accordingly been in decline over the last three decades. Russian demographers project t…
(2025-12-07). UK ex-doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients. geo.tv 
(2025-12-07). Are COVID Vaccines Accelerating Deadly Cancer Epidemics? Turbo Cancers. Analysis of Prof. Angus Dalgleish. globalresearch.ca For over 70 years, the American public has been called upon annually to join the fight against cancer. | We are urged to make donations with the assurance that progress is being made and innovative breakthrough treatments are just around the …
(2025-12-07). Merz urges Israel to refrain from annexing West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Israel to refrain from any steps toward annexing the West Bank, including building communities there.
(2025-12-07). Somalia Seeks Recruits To Stop Al-Shabaab. eurasiareview.com The Somali government wants to expand its armed forces to 100,000 soldiers to stop the terrorist group al-Shabaab, which controls parts of the Horn of Africa country. One researcher called the current terrorism threat a "deepening crisis." | Defence Minister Ahmed Maolim Fiqi said his country needs a much larger Army to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Somali news agency Garowe Online reported on November 9. | Somalia has been fighting the terrorist group for nearly two decades and is getting help from the African Union Stabilization Support Mission in Somalia. The peacekeeping operation s…
(2025-12-07). Ghalibaf warns regional states over testing Iran's patience. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that those making claims over the three Iranian islands should not test the Iranian nation's determination to defend its territorial integrity.
(2025-12-07). 'Azar 16th' symbol of anti-global arrogance in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — In Iranian calendar, the day Azar 16th (December 7) has been designated as University Students Day that is the symbol of the anti-global arrogance and anti-colonialism approach of the students and the university in history.
(2025-12-07). Medicare Advantage Companies Focus on Profits Over Care as Open Enrollment Ends. truthout.org The open enrollment period for Medicare ends on December 7, and chaos in the privatized Medicare Advantage market has left many who depend on MA plans confused and possibly uninsured in 2026. Health insurance companies that sponsor Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have aggressively recruited members in the past. Low or $0 premiums plus supplemental benefits that traditional Medicare is not… |
(2025-12-07). Russiagate: The Miserable Truth. globalresearch.ca Introductory Disclaimer: I have never voted Republican for Federal office and I deplore most of what Fox News has to offer. I am currently registered Democrat in order to vote in the Presidential primary for either Bernie Sanders or Tulsi …
(2025-12-07). Rasmus Neergard-Petersen Clinches First Major at Australian Open. devdiscourse.com Selecting his first major win, Rasmus Neergard-Petersen triumphed at the Australian Open, eclipsing hometown favorite Cam Smith with a nail-biting finish. Both competitors were tied at the 72nd hole, but Neergard-Petersen's final par sealed the victory as Smith faltered on crucial putts.
(2025-12-07). Araghchi wants Japan to play key safety role at nuclear sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday called for Japan to share its expertise with past atomic disasters and help Iran secure facilities severely damaged by recent Israeli and US strikes.
(2025-12-07). The Vassalisation Of Europe: Dependency And The Crisis Of Civilizational Confidence Analysis. eurasiareview.com Introduction: | Europe today stands at a paradoxical juncture. Militarily, economically, and politically, it has never been more integrated with that great power an ocean away, the United States. Due to this level of integration, the continent has never been more unsure of itself and its own sense of purpose as a civilisation. The reconfiguration of Europe's political structure, sense of self, and direction is an ongoing historical process. It manifests in various inflection points in our history. From the Great Schism of 1054 to the introduction of the Westphalian state system in 1648 to the end of th…
(2025-12-07). Despite Progressive Posturing, Newsom Opposes Popular CA Wealth Tax Proposal. truthout.org California Gov. Gavin Newsom, considered by some to be the frontrunner to be the next Democratic presidential nominee, said during a panel on Wednesday that he wants his party to be a "big tent" that welcomes large numbers of people into the fold. But he's "adamantly against" one of the most popular proposals Democrats have to offer: a wealth tax. In October… |
(2025-12-07). Corteva Agriscience: Leading the Biological Revolution in Indian Agriculture. devdiscourse.com Corteva Agriscience, a major player in the agricultural industry, is intensifying its focus on biological solutions in India as climate pressures and pest resistance increase. The company believes that biocontrols and biostimulants are essential for natural crop protection.
(2025-12-07). Tragedy Strikes Goa: Nightclub Blaze Claims Lives. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident, a devastating fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa has claimed at least 25 lives, leaving six others injured. The fire erupted post-midnight at the venue located in Arpora village, approximately 25 km from the state capital, Panaji.
(2025-12-07). Christian Apologetics: No Link Between Abraham and the Ka'bah? muslimskeptic.com In recent times, Cameron Bertuzzi (host of the Christian apologetics channel Capturing Christianity, known for philosophical debates, interviews with theologians, and discussions aimed at defending Christian theism) has increasingly shifted his focus toward Islam. Rather than identifying secular liberalism or the decline of Christian practice as the primary challenge to Western civilisation, he has instead …
(2025-12-07). China says conducted joint missile defense drill with Russia. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-07). Technologies Allowing Remote Control of Human Brain Activities. globalresearch.ca Since 2021, there has been increasing international pressure on the United States to declassify the existence of technologies for remotely controlling human brain activity and to prevent the creation of a new totalitarian system based on the use of these …
(2025-12-07). US armed forces learning lessons from conflict in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The United States is studying the experience of using autonomous weapon systems during combat operations in Ukraine, War Secretary Pete Hegseth says.
2025-12-07: War with Venezuela? with Miguel Tinker Salas | DEEP FOCUS with John Kiriakou
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(2025-12-07). Egypt warns Israel against unilateral reopening of Rafah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Egypt has warned Israel through multiple channels that it rejects any unilateral reopening of the Rafah crossing.
(2025-12-07). The Architect Of Consolidation: Munir's Steadfast Grip On Pakistan's Power Structure Analysis. eurasiareview.com Quite contrary to the earlier phases of fragile democratic regimes and distinct periods of authoritarian rule under military dictatorships, Pakistan is currently witnessing growing fusion of military and civilian institutions under the direction and supervision of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. In fact, moving beyond the security issues, Munir is taking key political, economic and diplomatic decisions for Pakistan. | Reversal of Military's Prominence : | Since popular leader Imran Khan came to dominate Pakistan's political scene as the Prime Minister in 2018, the clout of the military to influence civi…
(2025-12-07). Hegseth Downplays Concerns About US' Strikes On Alleged Cartel Boats, Says Trump Could Use Force 'As He Fits'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday (local time) defended the strikes on suspected drug cartel vessels during remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, stating …
(2025-12-07). 7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 was registered in Alaska, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
(2025-12-07). Israeli occupation forces raid several areas across West Bank, stage wide arrest campaign. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-07). Iran's foreign minister to visit Azerbaijan for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to Azerbaijan on Sunday for high-level talks with senior officials in Baku.
(2025-12-07). YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Takes a Stand Against Medical College Privatization with One Crore Signatures. devdiscourse.com In a significant political move, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has rallied support against the privatization of government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh by collecting one crore signatures.
(2025-12-07). South Africa's G20 Presidency Is Over What Did It Achieve For Climate And Clean Energy In Africa? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) South Africa opened its G20 presidency with an ambitious message for a world divided by conflict and economic strain: solidarity, equality and sustainability. The …
(2025-12-07). 17 found dead in migrant vessel off Crete: coastguard. geo.tv 
Firefighters and members of the Hellenic coastguard carry bags with bodies after a migrant vessel sank near the Greek island of Crete, December 6, 2025. — AFPATHENS: Seventeen men were found dead on Saturday after a migrant vessel was discovered drifting off the Greek island of…
(2025-12-07). At least 23 people killed in India nightclub fire. geo.tv 
Massive blaze breaks out at a club in Arpora in India's North Goa district. — Screengrab via X/@oheraldogoaInquiry ordered as Goa CM inspect devastated Arpora nightclub site.Sawant vows toughest action against anyone found responsible.Officials confirm tourists among victims of the…
(2025-12-07). Russian air defenses destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, Reuters cites defense ministry in Moscow. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-07). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 7.
(2025-12-07). Nigeria Has Jailed Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu: Why It Risks Backfiring. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The terrorism conviction and life sentence handed down by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, brings an end to a …
(2025-12-07). How Russia Is Militarizing Ukrainian Children. eurasiareview.com By Iryna Skosar | Nastia was 14 when a Russian tank shell struck her home in Mariupol. Wounded, she and her mother were deported, first to Taganrog and then to Crimea where she was forced to attend propaganda classes at school and sing the Russian national anthem. For refusing Russian passports, Nastia's mother was threatened with the loss of her parental rights. | Meanwhile, in the occupied part of the Kherson region, ten-year-old Sasha was systematically persecuted at school for his Ukrainian identity and for refusing to participate in militarised events. The boy's family was also repeatedly intimidated by R…
(2025-12-07). Europe's Innovation Is Drowned In A Sea Of Government Intervention Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Mihai Macovei | Europe became prosperous through a burst of innovation and capital accumulation during the eighteenth-century industrial revolution that allowed individual freedom to replace feudalistic rents and privileges. A new industrial revolution based on digitalization, advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is in the making, but the reputed analyst Wolfgang Màºnchau
(2025-12-07). The AI Economy and the Public Risk Few Are Willing to Admit. globalresearch.ca Artificial intelligence is being sold as the technology that will "change everything." Yet while a handful of firms are profiting enormously from the AI boom, the financial risk may already be shifting to the public. The louder the promises become, …
(2025-12-07). Sri Lanka's Kandy District Faces Cyclone Ditwah's Aftermath. devdiscourse.com Sri Lanka's Kandy district, known for being the last royal kingdom of Ceylon, faced significant destruction from Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed 618 people across the country. The disaster unleashed floods and landslides, severely damaging infrastructure. Ongoing search operations aim to find those buried under landslides a week after the cyclone hit.
(2025-12-07). US, Ukraine Discuss Peace, But No Immediate Breakthroughs Seen In Miami Talks. eurasiareview.com US and Ukrainian officials met for a third straight day of talks, with no early announcements about any potential breakthroughs, even as Russia and Ukraine conducted air strikes on the opposing side's territory as the all-out war edged near the four-year mark. | As of late afternoon local time on December 6, no official statements had been released out of the Miami meeting, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he joined his negotiating team for a "constructive" call with US representatives involved in the talks. | "I've just had a long and substantive phone call with [US representatives] Steve Witk…
(2025-12-07). 30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The 30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival in Hamedan opened with a lively parade of 120 theatrical puppets from Avicenna's Mausoleum to Imam Khomeini Square.
(2025-12-07). Woes Of IndiGo, India's Largest Airline Analysis. eurasiareview.com The unprecedented cancellation of over 2000 flights by India's largest airline IndiGo earlier this week leaving thousands of passengers stranded across the country, is attributed to the monopolistic system, greed for profits, shortage of pilots and sloppy management practices. | Earlier this week, IndiGo airlines, India's largest passenger carrier, cancelled more than 2000 flights to multiple places leaving thousands of passengers stranded and fuming across the country. The indefinite dislocation was unprecedented in the annals of civilian aviation in India. | Significantly, none of India's other major airlin…
(2025-12-07). Trump Militarized Cities in ICE Crackdowns. Is Militarizing the Ballot Box Next? truthout.org Two months after Donald Trump's second inauguration, the White House released the text of a sprawling executive order allegedly designed to ensure the integrity of U.S. elections. It demanded that states share their voter rolls with federal officials; mandated onerous proof-of-citizenship rules for people registering to vote (rules which didn't include drivers' licenses as valid forms of ID for… |
(2025-12-07). The Politicization Of Export Controls And Its Impacts On Arms Industry Supply Chains: The Case Of Australia Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Jade Guiberteau Ricard, Giovanna Maletta and Dr Benjamin Zala |
(2025-12-07). US Lifts Russia's 'Direct Threat' Label In New Security Policy, Moscow Welcomes 'Positive Step'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The Kremlin has welcomed the move by US President Donald Trump's administration to shake up its national security strategy and stop calling Russia a direct threat , spokesman …
(2025-12-07). Operational Turbulence: IndiGo's Aviation Crisis Under Scrutiny. devdiscourse.com Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the media, highlighting the severe mental distress faced by passengers amidst IndiGo's operational crisis.
(2025-12-07). Czech Elections: Back To The Future As Andrej Babi≈° Sweeps To Victory Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Robert Beck | ( What went wrong for the coalition government of outgoing Prime Minister Petr Fiala; | How will Babi≈° and hi…
(2025-12-07). Spiritual Unity or Political Strategy? The Controversy Surrounding Mass Gita Recital. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of fostering communal polarization in the state, an allegation aimed at influencing voter behavior for the 2026 assembly elections.
(2025-12-07). Hague Court Rejects Bosnian Serb Ex-Commander's Early Release Plea. eurasiareview.com By Emina Dizdarevic Tahmiscija | The president of the UN-backed International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, Graciela Gatti Santana, has rejected a plea from wartime Bosnian Serb Army commander Dragomir Milosevic for early release. | Milosevic, 83, who is serving his sentence in Estonia, had cited the fact that he is elderly and in poor health as grounds for a release on humanitarian grounds. | However, in a decision made public by the court on Friday, Gatti Santana said that Milosevic is not suffering from "an acute crisis or a life-threatening medical condition". | She also said that…
(2025-12-07). Three Reasons Why Young US Evangelicals Are Turning Against Israel Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Aaron David Fruh | Opinions concerning Israel among young US Evangelicals are shifting. A survey conducted between March 22, 2021, and April 2, 2021, by the Barna Group, a social research organization, and by Mordechai Inbari and Kirill Humin, two professors at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, found that support for Israel among US Evangelicals aged 18 to 29 dropped by half between 2018 and 2021. In their 2021 survey, only 33.6 percent of respondents expressed positive support for Israel—down from 69 percent in 2018. | The 2021 survey also indicated that 42 percent of young Evangelicals i…
(2025-12-07). Djibouti's Democracy Takes Another Knock As Ageing President Engineers Yet Another Term. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Djibouti's president, Ismai l Omar Guelleh, pushed through constitutional changes removing presidential age limits in October 2025. The changes enable him to remain in …
(2025-12-07). Rory McIlroy Pushes for Australian Open Date Change to Boost International Participation. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy, currently the world's second-ranked golfer, is advocating for a change in the Australian Open schedule. He believes rescheduling the event could attract a stronger international roster in future tournaments. Despite a strong showing that included a career grand slam with his U.S. Masters victory, McIlroy thinks the tournament needs improvement.
(2025-12-07). War Legacy Cooperation In Vietnam-US Bilateral Relations: Progress And Prospects Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Phan Xuan Dung | The late Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, who played a pivotal role in facilitating Vietnam-U.S. reconciliation, once observed: "Nothing is better than developing Vietnam-U.S. relations by overcoming the legacies of the past."[1] Indeed, when the two former enemies established a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) in 2023, they recognised war legacy remediation as "a priority in bilateral relations that contributes to the building of mutual trust and understanding."[2] Vietnam and the United States began working together on post-war humanitarian issues even prior to normalis…
(2025-12-07). Iran rules out any special, direct channel with Washington. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that there is no direct or special channel of communication between Tehran and Washington.
(2025-12-07). The Coronavirus Vaccine: The Real Danger is "Agenda ID2020" . Vaccination as a Platform for "Digital Identity" globalresearch.ca What is the infamous ID2020? It's an electronic ID program that uses generalized vaccination as a platform for digital identity. The program harnesses existing birth registration and vaccination operations to provide newborns with a portable and persistent biometrically-linked digital identity.
(2025-12-07). golden girl of Prue Acton. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-07). Donald Trump: Is He Too Dangerous to be Head of State? globalresearch.ca Some observers have drawn a parallel between Donald Trump and the decadent emperor Caligula (12-41 CE) of Ancient Rome. Caligula was autocratic, unpredictable, unhinged and a self-conscious populist who lacked self-restraint. Is Donald Trump an "Emperor with no clothes".
(2025-12-07). Turmoil in the Skies: IndiGo's Flight Cancellations Spark Inquiry. devdiscourse.com In response to widespread disruptions in air travel, a parliamentary panel is gearing up to summon senior figures from IndiGo and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The aim is to address recent mass cancellations that have left thousands of travelers stranded nationwide.
(2025-12-07). Europe Cannot See Strait OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Jeremias Lin | ( Nowhere, however, does Europe's confidence collide with reality more than in the Taiwan Strait. Brussels and the capitals simpl…
(2025-12-07). Why did FIFA invent a peace prize for Trump? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — FIFA's Peace Prize was supposed to symbolize "the unifying power of football," but in practice, it turned into a display of the organization's political maneuvering and an attempt to whitewash the image of Donald Trump.
(2025-12-07). Georgia marks a year of protests. globalvoices.org 
Georgia's no stranger to protests, but the past year marked an unprecedented period of sustained mobilisationGlobal VoicesPolice disperse a pro-EU demonstration in November 2024. Image by Mariam Nikuradze, OC Media, used with permission. | This Georgia is no stranger to protests, but the
(2025-12-07). Kennedy's Hand-Picked Vaccine Panel Votes to End Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns. truthout.org Recent weeks have brought good news about vaccines, with studies indicating that flu vaccination reduces heart disease, shingles vaccines can prevent or slow dementia, and a single human papillomavirus shot protects a girl from cervical cancer for the rest of her life. But in the upside-down world of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccines are on the ropes. |
(2025-12-07). Russia's RS-28 'Sarmat': A Trump Card That Stays In The Sleeve Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-07). Honduras: Partido Libre solicita al CNE nulidad del escrutinio presidencial. cubadebate.cu El Partido Libre solicitó este sábado al Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras la nulidad del escrutinio presidencial de las elecciones generales del pasado 30 de noviembre, argumentando un "desastre" en el sistema de Transmisión de Resultados Electorales Preliminares (TREP) para perpetrar un fraude.
(2025-12-07). Elon Musk says EU should be abolished after heavy X penalty. geo.tv 
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. — Reuters Musk calls for…
(2025-12-06). Western platforms and the assault on freedom of expression: Zoom illegally bans GFCN's account. strategic-culture.su This is further evidence of Western-led assault against free speech. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the contemporary digital…
(2025-12-06). Thursday 12/4: Free Zoe March. indybay.org 25 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2025-12-06). UN General Assembly passes 5 pro-Palestine resolutions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The UN General Assembly has adopted five resolutions concerning Palestine, including measures on refugee assistance, UNRWA's mandate, Palestinian property rights, human rights violations, and Israeli settlements.
(2025-12-06). Abu Dhabi F1 GP: Verstappen Grabs Pole For Sunday's Big Race, Norris Second. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Red Bull's Max Verstappen kept his hopes alive of winning five consecutive F1 world championship titles by grabbing the pole position at the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix …
(2025-12-06). UN Delegation Wraps Up Lebanon Visit With Call For International Backing For Country At 'Pivotal' Juncture. eurasiareview.com By Ephrem Kossaify | A UN Security Council delegation wrapped up its visit to Lebanon on Friday, saying the trip underscored international backing for the country at what it described as a pivotal moment for maintaining calm along its southern border and advancing implementation of long-standing UN resolutions. | Samuel Zbogar, Slovenia's ambassador to the UN and president of the Security Council for December, said the delegation had received "warm hospitality" from Lebanese officials, and highlighted the council's "strong commitment" to Lebanon's stability and that of the wider region. | "The council regularl…
(2025-12-06). Australia: A US Vassal State in a Peripheral Sphere of Influence. dissidentvoice.org For reasons set out briefly below, let's suppose that Australia is a US vassal state and that the Pacific — what Australia likes to call its 'backyard' — is a peripheral sphere of US influence. Under these circumstances, this essay considers what for Australia should be some of the more worrisome implications for its security …
(2025-12-06). Iranian, Russian companies ink MOUs to bolster ICT ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Top tech Iranian and Russian companies have signed five memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, smart government, blockchain and fintech, regulators, technology parks, and post services, to promote cooperation in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
(2025-12-06). Trump Jokes That His Presidency Wouldn't Make Sense If Kimmel Proves More 'Talented'… menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Donald Trump on Saturday awarded the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees with their medals during a ceremony in the Oval Office. He called comedian Jimmy Kimmel's hosting horrible . …
(2025-12-06). The Collapse Of Europe's Four Major Dividends Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Chen Li | It is easy to see why people around the world feel a mix of envy and admiration when it comes to the lifestyle of Europeans. Paid annual leave often extends to four or five weeks, and work-life balance has become an assumed basic right. Healthcare is free, university tuition is low or even non-existent, unemployment benefits are comprehensive, and pensions are generous. In terms of welfare and leisure, Europe* truly leads the way. This strong sense of confidence is largely thanks to the feeling that life is safeguarded by the system, which gives Europeans the energy to focus on more "lofty" issues…
(2025-12-06). Milwaukee: Pack the Court December 8, 2025 to Demand All Charges Are Dropped for Robby Knapp. wibailoutpeople.org WHAT: Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at UWM will be having a press conference 821 W State St. and packing a court room in Courtroom 515 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse to stand in solidarity with our member, Robby Knapp, who after a year of repression from UWM and the DA's office, is finally …
(2025-12-06). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Coffee Giant Gets Roasted. levernews.com Good things are happening! A coffee giant pays up, a major city's most vulnerable score basic income, an alleged Democratic turncoat faces a reckoning, and a community gets creative to fix its affordability crisis. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, become a paid subscriber of The Lever and score access, among other great perks. | | Click Here To Upgrade | | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a pa…
(2025-12-06). Netanyahu Might Be Pardoned But Never Forgiven OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Yossi Mekelberg | For a split second, when the breaking news of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request to be pardoned by the Israeli president of charges in his corruption trial flashed on my phone's screen, I thought that at last the Israeli leader had seen sense and understood that the only guaranteed way for him to avoid conviction was to admit at least some guilt and walk toward the sunset of his political life. Was I naive? Was it wishful thinking? Maybe both, although, having observed his behavior throughout his political career, I should have known better. | In his more than 100 pages of argumen…
(2025-12-06). Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans. geo.tv 
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia Penny Wong addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024. — ReutersMeasures hit three Taliban regime ministers and chief justice.Sanctions come under…
(2025-12-06). Biden's Shocking Gaffe: Says 'Amerigotit' Instead Of 'America' While Slamming Trump At LGBTQ Forum Watch. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Former US President Joe Biden suffered a gaffe while speaking at an LGBTQ+ rights forum in Washington, DC, on Friday (December 5). While criticizing the Trump administration, …
(2025-12-06). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-06). US, Ukraine underscore need for ceasefire, de-escalation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The US and Ukrainian delegations have stressed in a meeting the need for measures to cease hostilities and de-escalate tensions in Ukraine.
(2025-12-06). NABU's investigation: Why Africa should be watching Ukraine's corruption scandals. strategic-culture.su In recent days, the largest Western media have been focusing on the corruption scandal in Ukraine. This is a clear example of how modern geopolitical influences work. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have been at the center of the scandal. These agencies were established in 2015 to investigate high-level corruption cases.
(2025-12-06). Netflix Moves To Secure Warner Bros Assets. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Arabian Post) | Netflix is set to take control of Warner Bros. Entertainment's core studio and streaming assets through a landmark transaction valued at about $72 billion in equity, …
(2025-12-06). Friday Nite Videos | December 5, 2025. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | December 5, 2025 |
(2025-12-06). Populism isn't dead in Australia, it's waiting for the right leader. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-06). Iran armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The head of the Strategic Studies and Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Force has said that the country's armed forces are fully prepared to counter any threats with their utmost power.
(2025-12-06). Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of attacking Kandahar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The Afghan interim government has accused Pakistan of carrying out a cross-border attack on Kandahar, claiming that Afghan forces successfully repelled the incursion.
(2025-12-06). As California Limits Water Use, People in Prison Face Punishment for Showering. truthout.org As droughts, extreme heat, and other climate disasters increasingly plague California, people throughout the state have been subject to water restrictions. For many Californians, this means emergency regulations like limitations on lawn watering. But one group of people has been forced to bear the brunt of the state's water restrictions: those in prison. People in California prisons already… |
(2025-12-06). Iran's patience limited over UAE's baseless island claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iran has voiced a strong warning to the UAE over its purported claims on the Persian Gulf islands, linking them to Abu Dhabi's broader regional ambitions and alliances with colonial powers.
(2025-12-06). UCU members strike at Derby University over 'punitive' job cuts. thecanary.co 
Derby University staff belonging to the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) are out on strike. As reported in the Canary, UCU members have voted for strike action over what they see as punitive job cuts. Staff and students contend this latest proposal for over 250 redundancies is the result of long-term, systemic financial mismanagement at […] | By
(2025-12-06). The Red Cup Rebellion Grows. indybay.org Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas Join Longest ULP Strike in Company History Ahead of NYC Rally…
(2025-12-06). Steve Tibbetts – Interview with Guitarist on Release of Album "Close" indybay.org Interview with guitarist Steve Tibbetts on his eleventh ECM recording "Close." This interview was originally broadcast on Dec. 4, 2025 on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC, 88.1 FM / kzsc.org at the University of California Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-06). How to Find New Game Gems in Your App Store. moguldom.com If you've opened your App Store lately and felt like you were seeing the same handful of games recycled again and again, well, you're not alone. With mobile gaming now a multi-billion-pound industry, developers are churning out titles faster than ever, but that doesn't mean they're easy to find. The top charts are dominated by …
(2025-12-06). US Teen Star Tuustar Confirms Age and Roots Amid Fan Speculation. indybay.org US teenage star Tuustar has officially announced his age and clarified details about his international background.
(2025-12-06). Revitalizing Punjab: The Long-Awaited Revival of the Qadian-Beas Rail Project. devdiscourse.com The long-standing Qadian-Beas rail line in Punjab is set for revival, as announced by Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu. The 40 km rail project, 'frozen' due to substantial land acquisition and political challenges, is now back on track following Bittu's directive to defreeze the initiative.
(2025-12-06). Saturday 12/27: How Trump The Grinch Stole Democracy! indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-06). US Cannot Be World's Policeman, Envoy Says. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | United States Ambassador to the North Atlantic Treaty | Organization (NATO) Matthew Whitaker said on Saturday that his | country "cannot be the world's policeman" and needs help from …
(2025-12-06). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-06). Telegram's Durov Blasts EU Over Censorship. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized the European Union for | suppressing free speech on social media, while also referring to | France's criminal investigation against him, …
(2025-12-06). Friday 12/19: Santa Cruz Homeless Memorial. indybay.org Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz, 216 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-06). Saturday 12/6: Protest at Trader Drop Petaluma Poultry! indybay.org 1901 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-12-06). Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them. theintercept.com Two survivors clung to the wreckage of a vessel attacked by the U.S. military for roughly 45 minutes before a second strike killed them on September 2. After about three quarters of an hour, Adm. Frank Bradley, then head of Joint Special Operations Command, ordered a follow-up strike — Two more missiles followed that finally sank the founderin…
(2025-12-06). Persepolis launches new conservation program using advanced material and imaging technology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian restoration teams have launched a new conservation program at the UNESCO-designated Persepolis and the nearby Naqsh-e Rostam site using advanced imaging, special material, and stone-analysis technologies, officials said on Saturday.
(2025-12-06). Recent arrests for graft push Zelensky closer to MPs, but will they support him? strategic-culture.su Zelensky is increasingly looking like the heart of the problem who is running out of allies. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Just…
(2025-12-06). Over 15 dead as car rams Christmas crowd in France's Sainte-Anne. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A night of holiday anticipation turned to horror in Sainte-Anne on Friday when a car rammed into crowds preparing for the Christmas festivities, killing more than 15 people and injuring several others, authorities said early Saturday. The victims, families, volunteers, and children decorating Schoelcher Square were struck, in one of Guadeloupe's worst mass-casualty events in years.Witnesses described chaos as a mid-sized sedan accelerated through the packed pedestrian zone opposite the town hall and church, sending bodies flying across rain-soaked pavement. "It was a nightmare, screaming, people running…
(2025-12-06). PDO plays pivotal role in promoting national resilience. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Deputy Commander of Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari says that Passive Defense Organization (PDO) plays a pivotal role in promoting the national resilience.
(2025-12-06). India-US Trade Talks: Navigating Tariffs and Future Growth. devdiscourse.com India and the United States are poised to kick off crucial three-day negotiations on December 10, aiming to advance the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement. Sources indicate that the meetings aim to tackle existing tariff challenges and progress towards a comprehensive trade pact.
(2025-12-06). Thursday 12/18: Webinar: Artists for Palestine. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-06). How Legal Online Betting Expands While Communities Shoulder the Risks. moguldom.com Scroll through a game thread or turn on a weekend match and the pitch looks different than it did a decade ago. The stadium signage, the in-app pop-ups, the halftime chatter about odds and props all point to the same story: a once-contained pastime has turned into an ever-present digital product. Laws shifted, tech matured, …
(2025-12-06). Birdie Song: How A Swiss Wrote The 'Most Annoying Song Of All Time'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Swissinfo) | Swiss accordionist Werner Thomas composed the tune for The Birdie Song in the 1950s to liven up the apre's-ski in eastern Switzerland. It went on to become Switzerland's biggest …
(2025-12-06). ICE Denies Pepper-Spraying Rep. Adelita Grijalva in Incident Caught on Video. theintercept.com 
Federal immigration agents pepper-sprayed and shot crowd suppression munitions at newly sworn-in Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva during a confrontation with protesters in Tucson on Friday. | A "You guys need to calm down and get out," Grijalva says, coughing amid a cloud of spray. In another clip, an agent fires a pepper ball at Grijalva's feet.
(2025-12-06). Iran, Iraq officials call for deeper provincial cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's ambassador to Baghdad and the governor of the Iraqi capital stressed the need to expand cooperation between the provinces of both countries, highlighting continued communication and the exchange of expertise as key to addressing shared challenges.
(2025-12-06). Tehran to host conference on management of technology, innovation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The 15th Conference on Management of Technology and Innovation is scheduled to be held on December 10 and 11 in Tehran, with the theme 'redefining Iran's future based on innovation'.
(2025-12-06). Trump Floats No Income Tax Pledge Again OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Andrew Moran | During the 2024 election, President Donald Trump teased that he would eventually eliminate the income tax. A couple of months into his second term, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the president would scrap the income tax for those earning under $150,000. Trump is back again, proposing a landmark pledge of no income tax for hard-working Americans. | No Income Tax for America: | The latest must-watch
(2025-12-06). Video Collapses Hegseth's Defense of Boat Bombing. portside.org Video Collapses Hegseth's Defense of Boat Bombing |
(2025-12-06). UNESCO registration of Zandieh complex high on agenda. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Considering that the registration of Zandieh complex of Shiraz on the UNESCO World Heritage list is on the agenda of Fars Cultural Heritage Department, one of its biggest problems is Aseman Hotel, which has created visual distortion in the horizon of Zandieh complex, of which Karim Khan Citadel is perhaps the most important part.
(2025-12-06). Nineteen states to raise minimum wage on Jan. 1. nationofchange.org While some states will reach a $15 minimum wage for the first time, other states will have a minimum wage of $15 or higher as of January 1, 2026.
(2025-12-06). Iran, Egypt FMs discuss mutual ties, regional developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Saturday to discuss bilateral ties.
(2025-12-06). Hunt sabs: Blood, bones and Britain's hidden class war. thecanary.co Meeting Simon Russell, the chair of The Hunt Saboteurs Association (hunt sabs) for the first time, was a proper laugh. Simon is a veteran activist and for over 40 years has been on the front lines fighting the UK's cruel hunting lobby. His fight isn't just for animal lives, it's against the law, the police […] | By
(2025-12-06). SADC Media Awards recognise journalistic excellence. sanews.gov.za SADC Media Awards recognise journalistic excellence | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has called on Southern Africa's journalists to take ownership of the region's story, saying the SADC Media Awards remain one of the most powerful platforms for shaping a shared regional identity. | Speaking at the 2025 SADC Media Awards dinner — where the 2026 competition was also launched — Morolong said the awards, established in 1996, continue to recognise media work that strengthens regional cooperation and integration. | "The story of Southern Africa cannot be left to be told by others. It must…
(2025-12-06). Controversy Erupts Over Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections. devdiscourse.com In a heated political development, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of orchestrating the rejection of its candidates' nominations for the upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab.
(2025-12-06). Widow of murdered reporter Dom Phillips empowers young Indigenous leaders to defend the rainforest. Cristina Zahar 
(2025-12-06). Rep. Adelita Grijalva Pepper Sprayed by ICE Agents in Arizona Raid. truthout.org In what Arizona's attorney general slammed as an "unacceptable and outrageous" act of "unchecked aggression," a federal immigration officer fired pepper spray toward recently sworn-in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva during a Friday raid on a Tucson restaurant. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) wrote on social media that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers "just conducted a raid by Taco Giro… |
(2025-12-06). Trump Signs Law That Revokes Some Limits On Drilling In Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. eurasiareview.com By James Brooks | (
(2025-12-06). Lord Macaulay: Saint or Sinner? ummid.com While the Modi tribe is blaming Macaulay for our ills, the Dalit thinkers like Chandrabhan Prasad are hailing the contribution of Macaulay in laying the foundations which in due course led to the struggle for dignity and rights of equality for Dalit and marginalized sections of society.
(2025-12-06). Shooting in South Africa leaves 11 dead. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — At least 11 people were killed on Saturday including a three year old boy, after gunshots were fired at an illegal bar in the South African city of Pretoria, police said.
(2025-12-06). Ukraine State Structure in Crisis: Neo-Nazi Junta Starts Unraveling. Clash within its Military-Intelligence (SBU-GUR) Apparatus/By Drago Bosnic. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: Ukraine State Structure in Crisis: Neo-Nazi Junta Starts Unraveling. Clash within its Military-Intelligence (SBU-GUR) Apparatus — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Drago Bosnic Global Research, December 06, 2025 There have been several instances where I've been criticized for refusing to accept the notion that the Neo-Nazi junta is …
(2025-12-06). Macron Announces Meeting Of Leaders Of Ukraine, France, UK, And Germany. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) President of France Emmanuel Macron stated this on the social network X, Ukrinform reports. | Macron condemned Russia's massive overnight strike on Ukraine. | "Russia is locking …
(2025-12-06). An Oligarch's Guide To Ending The War In Ukraine OpEd. eurasiareview.com Here's how oligarchs play their game of geopolitical three-card monte. They attract attention by promising the moon. Then they hide their real motivations in a duplicitous shuffle of the cards. The ensuing action is a razzle-dazzle of distraction. In the end, the oligarchs win, and everyone else loses. | On the Russian side, oligarch-in-chief Vladimir Putin talks about this territory and that territory. Sure, he wants Russia to colonize more land in Ukraine. But the territory is less important than his conception of an enlarged Russian ethno-space that crowds out the European Union and NATO by asserting an ill…
(2025-12-06). Canada Summer Daily Low Temperature Trends, 1900-2023. wattsupwiththat.com As can be seen in the first plot (averages for all 6 major provinces), there has been an average summertime warming trend of +0.14 C/decade…
(2025-12-06). 'Why Trump's Birthday?' Outrage As National Park Service Drops MLK Day, Juneteenth From Free-Entry List. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The National Park Service's updated 2026 patriotic fee-free days list has ignited a storm online after it removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from its …
(2025-12-06). Kelly Bill would allow Lawsuits over Social Media Algorithms that promote Violence, Extremism. juancole.com by Isabella Gomez, WASHINGTON — Lawmakers have struggled for years to regulate social media platforms in ways that tamp down misinformation and extremism. | Much of the criticism has been aimed at algorithms that feed users more and more of whatever they click on — the "rabbit hole" effect blamed for fueling conspiracy theories, depression, eating disorders, suicide and violence. | Federal law shields social media platforms and internet providers from lawsuits over content posted by users. Fir…
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to president of Kyrgyzstan. eng.belta.by "Your fruitful work as head of state is an example of professionalism, political foresight, and fortitude, which you demonstrate in promoting the interests of the Kyrgyz Republic," the message of congratulation said.
(2025-12-06). Best Hotels in Tehran 2026. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The 2026 OrientTrips Annual Hotel Report offers a practical overview of where visitors actually stay in Tehran.
(2025-12-06). Indonesian journalists seek better pay and protection amid declining democracy. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-06). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-06). How Iran's Regime Intentionally Devalues Its Currency To Fund Terror And Repression OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Iranian regime has pushed the nation to a new level of economic despair as the national currency has collapsed to a historic low. In recent days, the US dollar shattered all previous records, soaring past the 1,210,000 rial mark for the first time. This catastrophic event is not an unfortunate market fluctuation; it is the direct result of a deliberate policy of plunder by the ruling clerical mafia. While state-run media outlets lament that the rial "is melting away" after a staggering 70% depreciation in just one year, the regime's Central Bank remains in a "strange and dangerous silence." This inaction i…
(2025-12-06). Resistance leader warns against US, Israel crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Shaykh Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of the al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance Movement, has strongly warned against the continuation of the American and Israeli crimes in the region.
(2025-12-06). Belarusian Congress delegate: The state trusts and believes in young people. eng.belta.by Vladislav Zhelnerovich was elected as a delegate to the Belarusian People's Congress from the public association Belaya Rus. The deputy director of the lyceum admitted that this role is both highly honorable and deeply responsible for him.
(2025-12-06). High IQ, Low Wisdom: The Christian Liberal Road to Degenerate Dystopias. muslimskeptic.com There are many brazenly hypocritical groups that exist today. One of the foremost among them are Christians who attack Islam. This group claims to be pro-conservatism, pro-traditionalism, and pro-religion, yet the main target of their obsessive, relentless attacks is Islam, the most traditional religion on the planet, whose followers are the most devoutly religious and …
(2025-12-06). No Peace While Palestinians Remain 'Eternal Refugees', Says Spain's FM. menafn.com (MENAFN – Gulf Times) Madrid's early recognition of a Palestinian state provided the country with key leverage in mediation efforts, Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said, stressing that …
(2025-12-06). India and Russia sign 16 pacts as Putin's Delhi visit deepens strategic partnership. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Russia and India sealed 16 wide-ranging agreements on Friday as President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a two-day state visit to New Delhi, marking the 23rd Annual India—Russia Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The pacts, spanning defense co-production, energy, trade, healthcare, academics, culture, and media, reinforced the resilience of a partnership navigating Western sanctions and global geopolitical turbulence.In joint remarks, Putin pledged "uninterrupted fuel shipments" to India despite U.S. pressure and recent American tariffs targeting Indian goods over its purchases of discounted Rus…
(2025-12-06). Tuesday 12/16: Webinar: Breaking Borders: Globalizing Palestine. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-06). FO ∞ Exclusive: Tensions Over Taiwan Push China and Japan Closer to Conflict. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, unpack the escalating tensions between China and Japan over the status of Taiwan. These tensions have reached dangerous levels, marked by a profound diplomatic crisis, significant economic repercussions and the specter of…
(2025-12-06). Mitskevich: Preparations for Belarusian Congress are in full swing. eng.belta.by The second session of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress will take place in Minsk on 18-19 December. The agenda is expected to include an address by the head of state, approval of the social and economic development program for the upcoming five-year period and a number of other matters.
(2025-12-06). Climate Groups Falter, Bill Gates Recalibrates, But Al Gore Soldiers On. wattsupwiththat.com It's been an interesting few weeks on the climate hysteria front. Organizations associated with climate alarmism have recently found themselves engulfed in turmoil. Bill Gates has recanted earlier predictions of gloom and doom. But the Father of Climate Panic, former Vice President Al Gore, remains steadfast, if increasingly marginalized.
(2025-12-06). Columbia Historical Russell Sage Foundation Connection Revisited (Part 1). indybay.org In 2024,Columbia U.'s Columbia World Politics Deputy Director Ira Katznelson was a former chair of the board of trustees of the Russell Sage Foundation, whose headquarters building was located at 112 E.64th St. NYC in 2021.
(2025-12-06). Bihar 10th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 19, Theory from Feb 17. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 10th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 10th (Matric or Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-06). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-06). Belarus makes first large-scale shipment of medicines to Myanmar. eng.belta.by All in all, this large-scale shipment comprised 15 tonnes of pharmaceuticals worth over $160,000.
(2025-12-06). Elections in Iraq: Victory for the axis of resistance. uwidata.com Iraq has held parliamentary elections to fill all 329 seats in parliament. The day was marked by increased voter turnout, and the results indicate progress for forces sympathetic to the resistance axis. Years after the US occupation, Iraq still has a fragmented structure, which is reflected in the political system, says Yakup Aslan, a journalist …
(2025-12-06). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-06). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-06). Trump Waives Southwest Airlines Fine For Holiday Meltdown. levernews.com 
(2025-12-06). Scotland's key carbon capture project faces collapse in new blow to Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com Storegga said it would sell its Acorn stake following a "strategic review of its business, capital requirements and future structure".
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko hails technological breakthroughs, achievements of Legmash Plant. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the management, employees, and veterans of Legmash Plant on the 80th anniversary.
(2025-12-06). Canada lifts sanctions on Syria, following US. geo.tv 
People wave Syrian flags as they gather at Umayyad Square in Damascus to watch a broadcast of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa delivering a speech at the United Nations, in Syria on September 24, 2025. — ReutersCanada says sanctions lifted in line with decisions taken…
(2025-12-06). Visitors to access Darius I's trilingual inscription at Persepolis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Visitors to Persepolis would have access to the splendid inscription of the Achaemenid King Darius I by Nowruz 1405 (March 2026). The trilingual rack-carved relief is currently being restored, local authorities said.
(2025-12-06). Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case That Could End Birthright Citizenship. truthout.org The United States Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether US President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship — as guaranteed under the 14th Amendment for more than 150 years — is constitutional. Next spring, the justices will hear oral arguments in Trump's appeal of a lower court ruling that struck down parts of an executive order — titled Protecting the… |
(2025-12-06). The countdown to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 has begun. thecanary.co With the FIFA Intercontinental Cup finals fast approaching, Flamengo will face Cruz Azul in the tournament's opening match. So, the countdown has begun. FIFA Intercontinental Cup finals are nearly here Brazilian club Flamengo, recently crowned Copa Libertadores champions, will kick off their campaign against Mexican side Cruz Azul in the Americas Derby on 10 December in […] | By
(2025-12-06). COP30 in Belém: Joint Effort, Tensions and a Path to the End of Fossil Fuels. fairobserver.com The holding of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém made history for two complementary reasons: it was the first climate conference hosted in the Amazon, and it put forests, Indigenous peoples and civil society back at the center of climate negotiations. Bringing together 195 countries and culminating in the unanimous adoption of…
(2025-12-06). Militant Democracy in Germany: Balancing Protection and Freedom. fairobserver.com Germany's approach to militant democracy offers a striking example of how a country with a difficult past attempts to defend its democratic values against internal threats. Rooted in the aftermath of World War II, militant democracy holds that democracy must act decisively to protect itself from forces seeking to undermine it through violence, hate or…
(2025-12-06). The Earth Is Unhappy With The Capitalist Climate Catastrophe. popularresistance.org During the closing plenaries of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém do Pará in the Brazilian Amazon, United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell gave a rousing speech. Stiell, from Grenada, came to his post after a long career in the corporate sector and then as his country's environment and climate resilience minister under the pro-corporate New National Party. In his speech he said that 'denial, division, and geopolitics [have] dealt international cooperation some heavy blows this year'.
(2025-12-06). Wednesday 12/24: CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Mary the Prophet: She Magnifies the Lord. indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94619…
(2025-12-06). Russia: Orthodox Priest Tortured, Prosecuted For 'Overt Disrespect For Society' Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Victoria Arnold | Officers of the National Guard, Investigative Committee, and Federal Security Service (FSB) in the southern Krasnodar Region arrested an independent Orthodox priest on 27 November and searched his church, seizing devices and money. Investigators then kept Fr Iona Sigida in custody overnight and appear to have tortured him during interrogation, according to parishioners. The next day, Slavyansk City Court placed him under house arrest until late January 2026. | Following the raid on the church, a parishioner "found a terrible mess" afterwards. "They'd rummaged through the sanctuary, barbaro…
(2025-12-06). Not Just Magician With The Ball! How Mitchell Starc's Ashes Batting Brilliance Left England Reeling. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Australia veteran pacer Mitchell Starc displayed his resilience and brilliance with the bat on Day 3 of the ongoing Ashes 2025 Pink-Ball Test against England at the Gabba in …
(2025-12-06). Saturday 12/6: TeslaTakedown San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-06). Australia Energy Profile: Fossil Fuels Account For Almost 98% Of Primary Energy Production Analysis. eurasiareview.com ( Fossil fuels accounted for almost 98% of Australia's primary energy production. A large producer of both natural gas and coal, Australia is a net exporter of energy. Around two-thirds of Australia's production is exported.2 | Australia's primary energy consumption remained relatively flat in 2023. Fossil fuels accounted for 93% of consumption. Renewables made up only 6% of consumption but hav…
(2025-12-06). Israel hikes military service to 36 months amid 'corruption and draft-dodging' crisis. tehrantimes.com Israeli War Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on 5 December a plan to extend mandatory military service to 36 months, The Cradle reported Saturday.
(2025-12-06). Bhopal Launches Professor Rattan Lal Awards to Boost Regenerative Agriculture. devdiscourse.com Bhopal, India, marked World Soil Day with the launch of the Professor Rattan Lal Awards for Excellence in Regenerative Agriculture, initiated by Solidaridad and the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS). The awards aim to celebrate and inspire advances in soil health and sustainable farming practices across the nation.
(2025-12-06). Ukraine: the cancelled tests/By Manlio Dinucci. voicesfromsyria.com Pangea — Wide angle Original Link Here: Ukraine: Erased Evidence — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Since 1991, the year Ukraine became an independent republic after the dissolution of the USSR, NATO has been weaving a network of ties within the Ukrainian armed forces. At the same time, through the CIA …
(2025-12-06). Starbucks Workers United: NYC raised the stakes. Let's make it louder! wibailoutpeople.org 
December 5, 2025 Yesterday, 12 people were arrested outside Starbucks' regional headquarters in the Empire State Building as they peacefully protested Starbucks' serious and unresolved labor law violations. Hundreds of baristas and allies, along with labor leaders like SEIU President April Varrett, bore witness and rallied outside of the NYC corporate offices to make sure …
(2025-12-06). UN warns of sharp surge in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank in 2025. tehrantimes.com The UN warned of a surge in illegal Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, highlighting ongoing humanitarian disruptions in northern communities, Anadolu reported Saturday.
(2025-12-06). IndiGo Flight Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded Nationwide. devdiscourse.com The disruption of IndiGo's flight operations intensified nationwide on Saturday, stranding passengers and causing widespread delays at airports. In an atmosphere of mounting frustration, Jammu Airport experienced cancelled services, leaving a deserted terminal and bewildered travellers.
(2025-12-06). NATO's Lithuania plans 5,000-strong draft in 2026 amid rising Russian threat. hindustantimes.com Lithuania has unveiled a sweeping plan to draft about 5,000 citizens into compulsory basic military service in 2026, linking the move to a tougher security posture amid the Ukraine war and repeated Russian airspace violations over Europe. The year‚Äëlong conscription window, running from January 2 to December 31, is designed to rapidly expand Lithuania's army, reserves and junior officer corps as NATO states brace for further Russian pressure on Europe's eastern flank. Watch for more…
(2025-12-06). 10 Years After San Bernardino Terrorist Attack OpEd. eurasiareview.com Tuesday, December 2 marked 10 years since Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik shot dead Robert Adams, Isaac Amianos, Bennetta Betbadal, Harry Bowman, Sierra Clayborn, Juan Espinoza, Aurora Godoy, Shannon Johnson, Larry Daniel Kaufman, Damien Meins, Tin Nguyen, Nicholas Thalasinos, Yvette Velasco, and Michael Wetzel, Farook's co-workers at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California. Farook and Malik wounded more than 20 others before local police took them down after a car chase. | The deadly anniversary had journalist
(2025-12-06). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-06). Iranian play "I Will Become a Tree Today" wins four awards at AlDin International Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian play "I Will Become a Tree Today" written directed by Faramarz Gholamian and produced by Mohammad Din Dashti won four awards at the 5th AlDin International Festival.
(2025-12-06). Venture Capital-Backed Tech Companies Will Pilot Medicare's New AI Experiment. truthout.org A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans' requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it. In January, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will launch the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model to test AI-powered prior authorizations on certain health… |
(2025-12-06). Fisheries export reach $400m in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Hamzeh Rostampour, head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 20 to 30 percent growth in fisheries production compared to the current (Iranian calendar) year's forecasts and $400 million in exports of various fisheries and aquaculture products in the first half of the year (March 21-September 21).
(2025-12-06). EU fines X ‚Ǩ120M in first major DSA action as U.S. blasts ruling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The European Commission on Friday imposed a ‚Ǩ120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's platform X, the first major penalty under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), after a two-year investigation found the company failed key transparency and consumer-protection requirements.Regulators cited for three violations. The largest, a ‚Ǩ45 million penalty, targets X's paid blue-check system, which replaced legacy verification for public figures with a subscription model.The Commission ruled the feature constitutes "deceptive design" because it allows anyone to purchase…
(2025-12-06). Claim: The USA Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains Threatens the Global Climate. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently the USA has to stay dependent on China for Rare Earths, otherwise the planet will suffer a climate catastrophe.
(2025-12-06). Russian Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions in Ukraine's Railway Hubs. devdiscourse.com A regional railway depot near Kyiv fell victim to a significant Russian drone and missile barrage damaging several railway carriages, according to Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia. No casualties were reported in the attack on Fastiv town despite extensive destruction.
(2025-12-06). Columbia Then-President Opposed Academic Boycott Of Universities in 2007. indybay.org "On June 12, 2007, the then-president of the currently Tel Aviv University [TAU].-linked Columbia University…said: '… At Columbia I am proud to say that we embrace Israeli scholars and universities…'…"
(2025-12-06). Malaysia must withdraw government SLAPP action against HRD Murray Hunter in Thailand's criminal court. fidh.org Thailand must refuse to allow its criminal courts to be used for SLAPP actions by anyone, even fellow ASEAN member States
30 November 2025. We, the 44 undersigned groups and organizations call upon the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil and the Malaysian government of Malaysia to forthwith withdraw the SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) criminal complaint and case against Human Rights Defender (HRD) and social commentator (…) | – |
(2025-12-06). US pursuing to confront freedom-seeking nations: MP. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ebrahim Azizi says that the US government is pursuing to counter the freedom-seeking nations in the world.
(2025-12-06). EPA, MAHA Commission Urged to Assess Christmas Tree Pesticides Risks to Children. indybay.org WASHINGTON, December 4, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency and President's Make America Healthy Again Commission today to address the health risks posed by the heavy use of toxic pesticides on Christmas trees.
(2025-12-06). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-06). ICE Targets Somali Community in Minneapolis. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-12-06). Así quedan los 12 grupos del Mundial de Fútbol 2026. cubadebate.cu Los bombos del Mundial 2026 ya repartieron suerte entre las 48 selecciones participantes: 42 ya están clasificadas y los otros seis cupos aún deberán definirse en el repechaje. El sorteo, que se celebró en Washington D.C., definió la composición de los 12 grupos en lo que será el Mundial con más equipos de la historia.
(2025-12-06). Rusia y la India refuerzan cooperación económica con programa estratégico hasta 2030. cubadebate.cu La visita oficial del presidente ruso Vladimir Putin a Nueva Delhi, marcó un hito en las relaciones bilaterales entre ambas potencias. En el marco de esta reunión, se adoptó el Programa para el Desarrollo de àÅreas Estratégicas de la Cooperación Económica hasta 2030, una hoja de ruta que busca expandir la asociación estratégica que mantienen Moscú y Nueva Delhi.
(2025-12-06). Así quedan los 12 grupos del Mundial de Fútbol 2026. cubadebate.cu Los bombos del Mundial 2026 ya repartieron suerte entre las 48 selecciones participantes: 42 ya están clasificadas y los otros seis cupos aún deberán definirse en el repechaje. El sorteo, que se celebró en Washington D.C., definió la composición de los 12 grupos en lo que será el Mundial con más equipos de la historia.
(2025-12-06). Rusia y la India refuerzan cooperación económica con programa estratégico hasta 2030. cubadebate.cu La visita oficial del presidente ruso Vladimir Putin a Nueva Delhi, marcó un hito en las relaciones bilaterales entre ambas potencias. En el marco de esta reunión, se adoptó el Programa para el Desarrollo de àÅreas Estratégicas de la Cooperación Económica hasta 2030, una hoja de ruta que busca expandir la asociación estratégica que mantienen Moscú y Nueva Delhi.
(2025-12-06). øQué trae el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano para este sábado? cubadebate.cu Este fin de semana, el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano concentra la atención de cinéfilos y curiosos en La Habana. La cita invita a recorrer la riqueza del cine latinoamericano y a descubrir las tendencias narrativas y estéticas que marcan el pulso de la producción actual.
(2025-12-06). Debutan victoriosos en Mundial de Boxeo, Fernando Arzola y Arlen López. cubadebate.cu El doble monarca olímpico Arlen López y el subtitular universal de 2023 Fernando Arzola firmaron las dos primeras victorias para Cuba en el Campeonato Mundial de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo (IBA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Dubái, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. Arlen se llevó crédito de 4-1 sobre el turco Bayram Malkan.
(2025-12-06). øQué trae el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano para este sábado? cubadebate.cu Este fin de semana, el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano concentra la atención de cinéfilos y curiosos en La Habana. La cita invita a recorrer la riqueza del cine latinoamericano y a descubrir las tendencias narrativas y estéticas que marcan el pulso de la producción actual.
(2025-12-06). Iran aims to defend title at 2025 Asian Youth Para Games: chef de mission. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Maryam Kazemipour, chef de mission of Iran's delegation, says the team is determined to defend its title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
(2025-12-06). Germany's surrender of El Hishri to the International Criminal Court is a turning point for accountability in the Libya situation. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights and other civil society organisations published a joint statement following the surrender of Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, suspected of international crimes committed in Libya, by German authorities to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read the statement below.
3 December 2025. The undersigned civil society organisations welcome the 1 December 2025 surrender of Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, also known as Al-Buti, by German authorities to (…) | – | /…
(2025-12-06). Thailand/Vietnam: End acts of transnational repression against human rights defenders after Y Quynh Bdap's extradition to Vietnam. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) strongly condemns the sudden extradition from Thailand to Vietnam of Montagnard human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap. The Observatory also urges authorities in the two countries to end and prevent acts of transnational repression against human rights defenders and demand the Vietnamese authorities to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of Y Quynh Bdap and all other human rights defenders in the country. (…) | – |
(2025-12-06). Gaza ceasefire deal at a 'critical moment', mediator Qatar says. aljazeera.com Qatar's PM, Turkish FM urge urgent progress to next phase as Gaza truce violations mount.
(2025-12-06). Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran's rise, colonialism, and US political change. aljazeera.com Mahmood Mamdani on exile from Uganda, Idi Amin, and what Zohran's rise says about politics in the US.
(2025-12-06). Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery. aljazeera.com Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
(2025-12-06). Lebanese army arrests six after gunmen attack UN peacekeepers in south. aljazeera.com Arrests made after President Aoun met UNSC delegation, which will visit south to get 'real picture' of what is going on.
(2025-12-06). Oklahoma rack up 14th straight NBA win; Durant hits 31K career points. aljazeera.com Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 points in Thunder's win over the Mavericks while Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns.
(2025-12-06). Jaiswal ton, Kohli's form help India beat South Africa in ODI series. aljazeera.com Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.
(2025-12-06). Why Qatar lives rent-free in the far right's head. aljazeera.com Conservative influencers are playing a central role in a new campaign of weaponising Islamophobia.
(2025-12-06). RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad. aljazeera.com The RSF accused Sudan's army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.
(2025-12-06). Chad struggles as new Sudanese refugees strain resources and infrastructure. aljazeera.com Sudan's civil war drives millions from their homes, creating an unparalleled humanitarian emergency in the region.
(2025-12-06). World Cup 2026: Re-disappearing Mexico's disappeared. aljazeera.com In Guadalajara, the road to the World Cup is paved with erasure of the missing.
(2025-12-06). Civilians killed in DRC fighting, a day after peace deal signing. aljazeera.com Children are among several killed in fighting in the DRC, a day after the signing of US-backed peace deal.
(2025-12-06). Torres hits Barcelona hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga goalfest. aljazeera.com Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.
(2025-12-06). Videos: Imagine Africa Beyond War: World BEYOND War's Third Africa Regional Peace Conference. worldbeyondwar.org World BEYOND War's 3rd African Virtual Conference, Imagine Africa Beyond War, held on November 27-28, was a space for reflection aimed at analyzing the effects of Western imperialism. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-06). Hangzhou Normal University apologizes for false recipients' list. ecns.cn Hangzhou Normal University in Zhejiang province issued an apology Saturday after confirming that a list of recipients for a charitable project was fabricated by staff using common names found online.
(2025-12-06). China, U.S. business communities urged to strengthen ties. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng speaks at the China-US Business Cooperation Forum, co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Meridian International Center in Washington on Thursday.
(2025-12-06). New university in Dongguan to provide talent support for GBA. ecns.cn A newly established university in Dongguan, Guangdong province, is projected to play a role in providing talent support for Dongguan city and even the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2025-12-06). China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.
(2025-12-06). Road accidents on highway in Xinjiang kill 9. ecns.cn Nine people were killed and seven injured in two crashes on a major expressway in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday night, local authorities said.
(2025-12-06). Freeskier Liu eyes Olympic podium after two home World Cup medal finishes. ecns.cn With back-to-back podium finishes bolstering her Olympic ambition, China's rising freeskier Liu Mengting has landed herself on the hot-favorite list in the big air discipline at her Winter Olympic debut in Italy.
(2025-12-06). China launches 14th group of low-orbit internet satellites. ecns.cn China launched the 14th group of its low-orbit internet satellites into space on Saturday afternoon, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the leading State-owned space contractor.
(2025-12-06). Images of Epstein's private Caribbean island released. ecns.cn U.S. House Democrats on the Oversight Committee on Wednesday released photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's home on the private Caribbean island, where the billionaire was accused of trafficking underage girls for sex.
(2025-12-06). FIFA World Cup trophy reaches Washington, D.C., ahead of draw ceremony. ecns.cn The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., December 4, 2025.The 12 seeded teams in Pot 1 are Canada, Mexico, USA, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
(2025-12-06). Comicomment: Mistaking a cliff for a stage. ecns.cn Such dangerous gambles in the pursuit of militarism will, in the end, inflict serious damage on Japan itself.
(2025-12-06). Trade unions roll out winter assistance for workers. ecns.cn The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has recently activated its winter warmth campaign, aimed at providing care, subsidies and supplies to workers facing financial difficulties and recognizing outstanding model employees.
(2025-12-06). Ancient Tea Horse Road: A testament to collaboration among diverse ethnic groups. ecns.cn Today, fresh tea from a thousand miles away can be delivered the next day. However, about thirteen centuries ago, to accomplish this, it required couriers to travel for about half a year along the Ancient Tea Horse Road — a testament to how commerce persisted even across the most challenging terrain and geographical obstacles.
(2025-12-06). 'Good House' in Hong Kong receives residents affected by Tai Po fire. ecns.cn A number of transitional housing projects have been launched to resettle residents affected by the fire that broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong. As of Wednesday noon, a cumulative 680 households comprising 1,613 people have moved into transitional housing units, according to Winnie Ho Wing-yin, current Secretary for Housing in Hong Kong.
(2025-12-06). Super moon seen across China. ecns.cn The last super moon in 2025 was seen across China on Thursday night.
(2025-12-06). Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York. ecns.cn As an icon of New York City's holiday season, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit up Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan, drawing crowds of people.
(2025-12-06). Macron arrives in Chengdu to continue China visit. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Dec. 4, 2025, marking the second stop of their three-day state visit to China.
(2025-12-06). Sri Lankan in Dubai credits Chinese e-commerce for enriching his work and life | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Ashvin, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Dubai, works for a Chinese media outlet. His job is capturing China's stories with lenses, which mainly involves Chinese-made products. He says these items add convenience and a spark of enjoyment to both his work and personal life.
(2025-12-06). Flu positivity hits 51% in China as school clusters rise. ecns.cn China's flu activity has surged to high levels, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.Data shows that 51.1 percent of outpatient visits for influenza-like illnesses tested positive for the flu, up slightly from 44.8 percent in the previous week."ÄÄ"ÄÄMeanwhile, the positivity rate for respiratory syncytial virus was 3.5 percent, and for rhinovirus, it was 5.3 percent.
(2025-12-06). Stuttgart calls for calm ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match. haaretz.com German soccer team VfB Stuttgart urged fans to foster a respectful atmosphere ahead of the Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, as German outlets reported extensive police preparations for the game against the Israeli team…
(2025-12-06). Russia: ICRC's response to the emergency situation in Kursk linked to the hostilities. icrc.org Activities of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in Moscow in connection with the situation in Kursk.
(2025-12-06). Mozambique: ICRC responds to pressing humanitarian needs. icrc.org About 250'000 people have been displaced in the last year because of the armed conflict in northern Mozambique.
(2025-12-06). Phase two of Trump's Gaza peace plan faces political gridlock as core governance questions remain unresolved. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said at the White House on Wednesday that the second phase of the Gaza peace plan is "going to happen pretty soon," with media speculating that the announcement could come before Christmas and ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's next visit to Washington. However, analysts …
(2025-12-06). EU slaps Musk's X with 120-mln-euro fines in first DSA non-compliance ruling. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | The European Commission on Friday imposed fines totaling 120 million euros (139.8 million U.S. dollars) on Elon Musk's social media platform X for breaching transparency obligations in its first non-compliance decision under the Digital Services Act (DSA). According to the Commission's press release, the penalty stems from three distinct breaches of …
(2025-12-06). Youthful entrepreneur to introduce premium global spirits to Ugandan market. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Entrepreneur Stuart Kasule is introducing a wave of premium international liquor brands to Uganda's beverage market, aiming to elevate the drinking experience in East Africa. Pearl Liquors Uganda Ltd., founded by Kasule, who built his career in Australia, is launching three globally recognized brands: Offshore Vodka, Asahi Beverages, including …
(2025-12-06). Limoncello 3.0: Italian brunch bliss with a touch of tanqueray cocktail artistry. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Italians have long mastered the art of finding beauty in life's simplest pleasures, from enjoying creamy tomato and spinach pasta to sipping ice-cold spritzers with friends on a sunny afternoon. Limoncello 3.0 recreates that same magic for Kampala's tastemakers. You do not have to travel to Rome to …
(2025-12-06). Arsenal visits Aston Villa, Dyche, Frank face former clubs in Premier League. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Third-placed Aston Villa will take on Premier League leader Arsenal in the standout match of the weekend, which is also the first game to be played on Saturday lunchtime. Aston Villa won a thrilling game 4-3 away to Brighton on Wednesday to climb to third in the table, with Ollie …
(2025-12-06). Third country diplomacy can keep the Abraham Accords alive. moderndiplomacy.eu Whilst the Abraham Accords have held throughout the war in Gaza, there can be no doubt they have changed. It is clear that we are no longer in the era of normalization that we saw in 2020. Arab states like Saudi Arabia are hesitant to make high-profile deals with Israel; a December 2023 poll showed …
(2025-12-06). Iran's Maritime Power Play: Strategic Patterns and the 2024 Strait of Hormuz Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu As global geopolitical attention is fixated on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Iran has chosen to optimize its strategic position in the most advantageous area, the Strait of Hormuz. The detention of the tanker St. Nikolas by Iran's rapid response forces from a helicopter in January 2024 (BBC News, 2025) was not the first …
(2025-12-07). Why China Is Opposing Flight Suspensions and the Embargo on Venezuela. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuelan airspace is currently experiencing electromagnetic interference over the Caribbean Sea, part of US military activity aimed at isolating the Venezuelan government and President "Nicolás Maduro's regime" through multi-layered pressure. This comes amid increasing warnings from the Civil Aviation Authority against travel to Venezuela, prompting international airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace. The closure of Venezuelan …
(2025-12-07). China's Data Sovereignty Drive Is Weakening WTO E-Commerce Rules. Indonesia Could Pay the Price. moderndiplomacy.eu The Uncontrolled Digital Market The world of international trade is no longer driven solely by containers in ports but by optical fibers crossing oceans. Recent data shows a tectonic shift in the global economy: global e-commerce revenue is projected to reach US$6.86 trillion by 2025, with 21% of total global retail transactions now occurring in …
(2025-12-07). The Taliban at a Crossroads. moderndiplomacy.eu When President Donald Trump met Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the Oval Office last month, it crystallized how fast international politics can reorder yesterday's "unthinkable." Al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda-linked commander who carried a U.S. bounty, was received in Washington as a head of state whose cooperation the White House now sees as useful for …
(2025-12-07). The Nuclear Energy Wind Blowing in Africa: The Next Stop is Tanzania. moderndiplomacy.eu "This is a landmark achievement for our country…For the first time, Tanzania is stepping onto the global uranium map with the capacity to supply a strategic mineral that is essential for safe and sustainable energy generation worldwide." —Tanzania's President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. In October 2016, Tanzania signed a deal with the Russian State Nuclear …
(2025-12-07). U.S. National Security Strategy 2025: The Return of Realism. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 5, 2025, the Trump 2.0 administration released the new National Security Strategy (NSS). Unlike previous administrations, the 2025 NSS was published within the first year of the presidential term, reflecting the intentions and messages Washington seeks to send to the world about how it will approach major global issues. 1. When America Is …
(2025-12-06). Loose Talk in a Nuclear Age: The Case for Rhetorical Restraint and Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu There is an old wartime maxim—dating to the First World War—that "loose lips sink ships." It warned American sailors and civilians alike that careless speech could reveal troop movements or naval deployments to enemy spies and lead to catastrophic losses at sea. The warning remains true, but today the stakes are vastly higher: loose talk …
(2025-12-07). Mediators Qatar, Egypt call for next steps in Gaza truce. newarab.com 
(2025-12-07). Keep talking with US, Turkey's Erdogan tells Venezuela's Maduro. newarab.com 
Turkey's President "It is important to keep channels of dialogue open between the US and Venezuela," Erdogan told him, according to a statement from his office on X, expressing hope that "the tension will ease as soon as possible". | Erdogan said that Turkey was closely following the developments in the region and believed that "proble…
(2025-12-07). In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel. newarab.com 
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Merz landed at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport just before 8: 00 pm (1800 GMT) and was met by Israeli Foreign Minister
(2025-12-07). UK's Farage rallies in Scottish town hit by immigration protests. newarab.com 
Populist politician His rare visit north of the English border came five months before elections to Scotland's devolved parliament and follows
(2025-12-07). Salah slams Liverpool with 'thrown under the bus' rant. newarab.com 
(2025-12-07). Zelensky holds 'very substantive' call with Witkoff and Kushner. newarab.com 
"Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace," Zelensky said on Telegram as the third day of the talks were to be held in Florida. | "We agreed on the next steps and the format of the talks with America," he added. | Zelensky, who was in Kyiv, joined the c…
(2025-12-07). Libya to announce first oil concessions in decades. newarab.com 
Libya will announce early next year which companies won its first tender for oil and gas exploration licences in nearly two decades, an official from Libya has Africa's largest oil reserves, at an estimated 48.4 billion barrels. | "The winners of the new round of licences for foreign companies will be announced between February and March," NOC board of directors member Hussain Safar told AFP news agency. | The permits notably concern "promising offshore areas…
(2025-12-06). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-07). Hillary doubles down: Young people don't know why they criticize Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Hillary Clinton doubled down on her claims that young people get most of their news from social media and therefore are succumbing to anti-Israel propaganda regarding the killing of civilians, the starvation of the population, and destruction of Gaza Strip. Speaking with Foreign Policy's Ravi Argawal at the Doha Forum in Qatar Sunday, Clinton repeated
(2025-12-06). China—Pakistan Power Move: Nuclear Carrier Docks at Gwadar Soon? thinktank.pk As the world observes closely, China is entering a new era of naval capability with the construction of its Type 004 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Satellite imagery confirms the assembly of hull modules at Dalian Shipyard, marking a milestone in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) ambition to project power globally. With a displacement estimated between …
(2025-12-06). Hybrid War Goes Nuclear: Russian Drones Target France's Ultimate Weapon. thinktank.pk In the misty chill of western France, a routine Thursday evening shattered into high alert on December 4, 2025. Five unidentified drones buzzed over the àéle Longue naval base — home to France's nuclear ballistic missile submarines — prompting French marines to scramble and deploy countermeasures. As Europe grapples with a surge in mysterious aerial …
(2025-12-06). Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Ardmore kicked off its first-ever holiday market Saturday, hosting more than 20 vendors. | Despite the winter chill, holiday shoppers wandered through Schauffele Plaza, perusing everything from candles and pottery to clothing and glassware. | Ardmore is hosting its first-ever holiday market at Schauffele Plaza on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. (Emily Neil/WHYY) | "As an artist, if we didn't have markets, we wouldn't be able to actually sell our work," said Marcia Reiver, a Brya…
(2025-12-06). World Cup final will be an afternoon match at MetLife Stadium, allowing prime-time viewing in Europe. whyy.org The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT next July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | FIFA announced the start times for the tournament's 104 matches on Saturday, The average 3 p.m. temperature over the past 30 years in East Rutherford on July 19 is 83 degrees (28 Celsius) with a RealFeel index of 89 (32), according to…
(2025-12-06). N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy urges microplastics regulations in tap water. Can water providers meet the challenge? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy this week led a The tiny particles come from a variety of plastic products and can contaminate soil, air, food and water. Once ingested, they can bioaccumulate in the body. | There…