(2025-12-26). In Gaza's Makeshift Camps, Women Hold the Families Together. passblue.com 
I am writing from a small displacement tent in Al-Zawaida, central Gaza, where my family of nine lives day by day. Over a million people now inhabit such makeshift camps across Gaza, and women bear the heaviest burden. While the world sees the destruction from afar, the personal realities of women's survival inside these tents …
(2025-12-26). Despite two years of Israel genocide, Christmas returns to Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-26). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-26). Exploring vivid sports competition throughout 2025. ecns.cn Photo taken on Nov. 9, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games held at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center.
(2025-12-26). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-26). Plan's focus on tech reliance to aid Africa. ecns.cn Chinese agronomist Hu Yuefang explains the growth of rice to local farmers at the China Hybrid Rice High-Yield Demonstration Base near Antananarivo, Madagascar, March 25, 2025.
(2025-12-26). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-26). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-26). China sets world record in maglev technology by reaching 700 km/h in 2 seconds. ecns.cn "By promoting deeper integration between industry, academia, research and application, we aim to support independent innovation in national defense science and technology.""ÄÄ"ÄÄThe vehicle reaches the end of the test track.
(2025-12-26). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: EXCLUSIVE! GC Mayor makes millions selling Bowls Club to Chinese developers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-26). Australian state passes tougher gun laws. ecns.cn Australia's most populous state passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror rules on Wednesday following the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terror symbols and strengthening police power to curb protests.
(2025-12-26). US attacks ISIL positions in Northwest Nigeria, Trump says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — The US has carried out an air strike against ISIL fighters in northwest Nigeria, US ‚Å President Donald Trump said.
(2025-12-26). Land-sea trade corridor key to regional progress. ecns.cn China has rolled out a package of financial measures to support the development of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, officials said, underscoring the country's commitment to advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation amid complex global geopolitical and economic conditions.
(2025-12-26). Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest, stopped from Friday prayers. devdiscourse.com Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest, stopping him from offering congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here on Friday, his office said.
(2025-12-26). 'Not acceptable': EU slams U.S. travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations. ecns.cn The European Union (EU), French, German and British senior officials on Wednesday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
(2025-12-26). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-26). L3 license plate now granted in Chongqing. ecns.cn China's first license plate for Level-3 autonomous driving was granted recently to China Changan Auto Group, a car manufacturer based in Southwest China's Chongqing, marking a landmark development for the country's automotive sector.
(2025-12-26). PAC sub-inspector, constable arrested in Meerut for embezzlement of government funds. devdiscourse.com Police in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district have arrested two PAC personnel, including a sub-inspector, in connection with alleged embezzlement of government funds amounting to over Rs 10 lakh, officials said on Friday.
(2025-12-26). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-26). Models predict epidemic control in Cuba by the beginning of January. radiohc.cu Models predict complete control of the epidemic by the beginning of the year in Cuba, stated renowned mathematician Raúl Guinovart Díaz, Director of Science and Technology at the University of Havana. | He made the statement during the weekly meeting of experts and scientists on health issues convened by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to address, from a scientific perspective, the fight against diseases caused by mosquito-borne viruses: in scientific terms, arboviruses. | The specialist affirmed that the incidence in different regions of the country has decreased, although the province…
(2025-12-26). China firmly opposes U.S. additional tariff on semiconductors from China. ecns.cn The measure will come into force with an initial tariff rate of zero percent and increase within 18 months to a level to be announced no fewer than 30 days before June 23, 2027."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina has noted the relevant situation and lodged stern representations with the U.S. side through the China-U.S.
(2025-12-26). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-26). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-26). Yalda Night preserved in 16 volumes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — The monumental "Yalda Storyology Collection" archives over 8,000 Iranian folktales, safeguarding the oral traditions of the ancient winter solstice celebration for future generations in a definitive 16-volume set.
(2025-12-26). Joint international operations seize 952 suspects, demolish 494 scam-related buildings in Myanmar. ecns.cn China, Myanmar and Thailand have jointly launched a new round of crackdown on cross-border gambling and telecom fraud, repatriating 952 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud back to China and demolishing 494 buildings linked to gambling and scam crimes in Myanmar's KK Park, authorities said.
(2025-12-26). China's deep-sea manned submersibles have made over 1700 dives to date. ecns.cn China's three deep-sea manned submersibles have completed 1,746 dives to date, the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering under the Chinese Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-26). Exploring stunning winter scenery in Altay. ecns.cn Photo released on Dec. 24, 2025 shows the winter scenery of Altay in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-26). Pezeshkian congratulates Christians on Christmas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Christians in Iran and around the world on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.
(2025-12-26). Man dies by suicide in Latur after alleging police harassment in video post. devdiscourse.com A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide after accusing police personnel of harassment in Maharashtra's Latur district, an official said on Friday.
(2025-12-26). Stronger RMB points to resilience. ecns.cn The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China's economic fundamentals and the improving stability of its financial system, while a weaker dollar has also provided external support for the renminbi's gains, economists said.
(2025-12-26). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-26). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-26). China's first L3 self-driving car debuts in Chongqin. ecns.cn China's first license plate for Level-3 autonomous driving was granted recently to China Changan Auto Group, a car manufacturer based in Southwest China's Chongqing, marking a landmark development for the country's automotive sector.
(2025-12-26). Electoral coup in Honduras: Unprecedented fascist operation denounced. radiohc.cu Ricardo Salgado, Secretary of Strategic Planning of Honduras, denounced this Thursday, December 25, a new type of coup d'état following the proclamation of Nasry Asfura as president by the two CNE (National Electoral Council) members who are aligned with the Honduran two-party system: Ana Paola Hall García and Cossette Alejandra López.
(2025-12-26). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-26). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-26). Leadership highlights Party conduct. ecns.cn Discipline inspection and supervision bodies are urged to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more effective measures, to provide a strong guarantee for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, according to a key Communist Party of China leadership meeting on Thursday.
(2025-12-26). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-26). Grand bridge ready for traffic operation in Guizhou. ecns.cn It adopts an asymmetrical mid-span steel pipe arch bridge design, with a main span of 176 meters and a bridge deck width of 40.8 meters.
(2025-12-26). GST exemption boosts health insurance coverage, average sum insured jumps 31%: Report. devdiscourse.com The government's decision to exempt Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance from 18 per cent to nil has led to a sharp rise in health cover sizes, with the average sum insured increasing by 31 per cent, according to a report by Policybazaar. The report said that after the removal of GST, the average health insurance cover increased from Rs 14.5 lakh in the pre-GST period to Rs 19 lakh in…
(2025-12-26). China sets world record in superconducting electric maglev propulsion. ecns.cn China has set a world record in superconducting electric magnetic levitation propulsion after researchers accelerated a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 km/h (435 mph) in two seconds during a recent experiment.
(2025-12-26). Hidden toll on urban wildlife revealed. ecns.cn The Forum on Road Safety and Wildlife Conservation was held at Nanjing University's Xianlin campus on Dec 14, and was the culmination of research led by Professor Li Zhongqiu at the university's School of Life Sciences.Utilizing mathematical models, Li and his team estimated that annually about 115,000 wild and stray mammals and 456,000 birds are killed on roads in Nanjing.
(2025-12-26). Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.
(2025-12-26). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-26). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-26). Disciples pay musical tribute to classical vocalist Savita Devi on 6th death anniversary. devdiscourse.com Disciples, enthusiasts of Indian classical music, and members of the Smt. Siddheshwari Devi Academy of Indian Music came together here to pay a musical tribute to Thumri exponent Savita Devi on her 6th death anniversary. Known as the "Queen of Thumri", Devi was remembered at a commemorative evening held recently at Triveni Auditorium for her "immense contribution to Indian classical music and her lifelong dedication to preserving the rich traditions of the Banaras Gharana".
(2025-12-26). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-26). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-26). Israel killed our dreams, but its genocide could not defeat us
I had just begun my third year studying English translation at university when the war started. The onslaught turned my life upside down – it erased colours, shattered dreams, and broke my spirit. University education – the centre of my life and ambition – stopped. Gaza itself came to a standstill amid unprecedented destruction.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-24). What it's like to survive in Gaza when your children are killed four bereaved Palestinian mothers share their stories of unimaginable loss, reflecting a devastation that has spared no home in Gaza
(2025-12-26). The iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture. ecns.cn Two of the qipao (cheongsam) exhibits featured in Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai.[Photo provided by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] A cream-colored Austin 10 Saloon car stands at the entrance, greeting visitors with the glamour of 1930s Shanghai.
(2025-12-26). China ascends global higher education ranking. ecns.cn A newly released global study quality index reveals that while the United States continues to lead globally in higher education, China is rapidly narrowing the gap, especially beyond the top tier of elite institutions.
(2025-12-26). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-26). Saatvik Green Energy bags additional solar pumps order from Maharashtra state utility. devdiscourse.com Saatvik Green Energy on Friday said it has secured an additional order worth Rs 16.74 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company for setting up off-grid solar water pumps in Maharashtra.
(2025-12-26). Saudi Arabia launches airstrike on Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Explosions were heard in Yemen's eastern Hadramout province following a reported Saudi airstrike, according to regional media.
(2025-12-26). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-26). Himanta condoles Tripura Speaker's death. devdiscourse.com Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condoled the death of Tripura Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen on Friday.
(2025-12-26). Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday said it was deeply distressed by the killing of Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, who was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police said Avasthi was found with a gunshot injury in the Highland Creek Trail—Old Kingston Road area on Tuesday and was declared dead on the spot. | The suspects escaped before officers reached the scene, and the campus was briefly locked down during the search. This was Toronto's 41st homicide this year. | "We express deep anguish over the tragic death of a young Indian doctoral stude…
(2025-12-26). Snow, romance, and flavor unite in Xinjiang's winter wonderland. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, winter transforms the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area into a magical realm where icy landscapes meet warm hospitality. This season, the destination offers a unique blend of snow adventures, romantic moments, and authentic flavors.
(2025-12-26). UPDATE 3-Malaysia court convicts ex-PM Najib Razak of power abuse, money laundering in biggest 1MDB trial. devdiscourse.com Jailed former Malaysian premier Najib Razak was convicted on Friday on all charges of abuse of power and money laundering in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar…
(2025-12-26). Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up. tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. | The Gunners, top of the tree at Christmas, host Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's in-form City travel to Nottingham Forest. | Liverpool manager Arne Slot is grappling with a striker crisis after Alexander Isak fractured his leg, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also faces a spell on the sidelines. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the festive action: | Rogers spearheads Villa charge | Unai Emery's third-placed Villa are stil…
(2025-12-26). US launches 'deadly' strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria for slaughtering Christians, says Trump. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that American forces had carried out multiple deadly airstrikes against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, accusing the group of attacking and killing Christians in the region. | Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the strikes were launched on his orders and targeted ISIS militants operating in northwest Nigeria. He claimed the group had been "brutally killing innocent Christians" and that the violence had reached extreme levels. Trump said he had earlier warned the terrorists to stop the attacks, adding that they now faced serious consequences. | According to Tru…
(2025-12-26). Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh as Zia's son returns after 17 years. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Another Hindu man has been killed in Bangladesh, just days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, according to local media reports. | The victim, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death around 11 pm in Pangsha sub-district of Rajbari, about three-and-a-half hours from Dhaka. Locals told The Daily Star that Samrat allegedly led a criminal gang called "Samrat Bahini," which was involved in extortion and other illegal activities. After Sheikh Hasina's removal last year, he had fled the country but recently returned to his native village, Hosendanga. | Police said Samrat w…
(2025-12-26). How China's film market is reshaping global cinema standards. ecns.cn Over the past year, China's film industry has demonstrated unprecedented vitality and influence, charting a trajectory that extends beyond domestic box-office strength to significant global resonance. This dual rise in both the quantity and quality of Chinese cinema is reshaping industry benchmarks and reflects a deeper shift in how cultural products circulate in an increasingly multipolar world.
(2025-12-26). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-26). CJI Surya Kant pitches for 'multi-door courthouse' for comprehensive dispute resolution. devdiscourse.com Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that he envisions a transition towards a multi-door courthouse where the court is a comprehensive centre for dispute resolution and not merely a place for trial.
(2025-12-26). Murals of the Ming Dynasty enter the digital age. ecns.cn The Guanyin Temple in Xinjin district, Chengdu, Sichuan province, is known for its ancient architecture and exquisite Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) murals.[Photo provided to China Daily]…
(2025-12-26). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-26). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-26). Preschool teacher jailed for abusing eight children in Liaoning. ecns.cn A former preschool teacher in Panjin, Liaoning province, was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday and permanently banned from working with minors after being convicted of abusing children.
(2025-12-26). "Anti-Indian sentiment being pushed by different factors" : Journalist Daniel Bordman on two Indian students killed in Canada. devdiscourse.com Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman on Friday highlighted concerns over a growing culture of anti-Indian sentiment in the country following the deaths of two Indian students in Canada within a span of one week. Speaking to ANI on the murders, Broadman criticised the handling of such cases by local authorities, expressing scepticism about the police investigation and accusing Canadian law enforcement of incompetence in serious crimes while being overly aggressive in other matters.
(2025-12-26). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-26). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-26). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-26). Israeli artillery strikes southern Syria near Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Syrian media sources report that Israeli forces carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, targeting areas near Quneitra.
(2025-12-26). Foreign trade registrations in Hainan surge 230% in launch week. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) saw 1,972 newly registered foreign trade enterprises during the first week of island-wide special customs operations – from December 18 to 24, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.3 times, according to Haikou Customs on Thursday.
(2025-12-26). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-26). Trip.com denies data security concerns over Cambodia tourism cooperation. ecns.cn Trip.com Group, a multinational travel agency headquartered in China, denied concerns on Wednesday over user data security following public attention around a cooperation agreement with Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism.
(2025-12-26). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-26). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2025-12-26). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Podcast Las 3 del día:Resumen informativo de Cubadebate en las últimas horas. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Podcast Las 3 del día.
| Soy Iliana Ortega Chávez y hoy les traigo las noticias más relevantes publicadas en el sitio web Cubadebate.
(2025-12-26). Cachorros en plena pelea por el cupo directo a la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros holguineros derrotaron este jueves 5-1 a los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, llegaron a 46 victorias en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol y continuaron su pugna por el segundo lugar de la fase clasificatoria.
(2025-12-26). Cuba adopta decisión gubernamental para la conservación de sus arrecifes coralinos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de Cuba ha adoptado recientemente una decisión trascendental para la conservación de los arrecifes coralinos del archipiélago, un ecosistema esencial por los bienes y servicios que provee.
(2025-12-25). From Bethlehem Lights to Gaza Shadows: A Divided Holy Land Christmas. thinktank.pk On December 25, 2025, as Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of Jesus with joy and light, Gaza's small remaining Christian community marks a profoundly somber holiday. The constant hum of drones and echoes of explosions drown out any sense of peace, turning what should be a season of hope into another day overshadowed by fear …
(2025-12-25). In first Christmas sermon, Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-25). LIVE: Sound of Israel's bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza. aljazeera.com Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.
(2025-12-25). Tuesday 12/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-25). In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, Dec 25 (Reuters) – Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus.Leo, the first U.S. pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world. "How, then, can we not think of the tents in Gaza, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold?" he asked.
(2025-12-25). Anthony Aguilar Wins Sam Adams Award For Integrity. popularresistance.org We are honored to give this year's award to Anthony Aguilar (LTC, USA, ret.) for exposing some of the more egregious brutalities of the genocide in Gaza, including the U.S. role. | Asked why he has spoken out about what he witnessed — like the corralling of starving people into four distribution sites and sometimes shooting them indiscriminately. Aguilar explained, when | "I hung up my uniform. I didn't hang up my oath to the Constitution." | A 25-year Army Special Forces veteran, Aguilar agreed to work with the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" with the thought that "there is nothing more Christian than feedi…
(2025-12-25). First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival. aljazeera.com Christians in Gaza celebrate Christmas after two years of Israel's war and enduring pain, displacement and destruction.
(2025-12-25). Free UK Palestine Hunger Strikers! Rally at SF UK Consulate to Support Jailed Activists. indybay.org In solidarity with Palestinian activists who are on a hunger strike in the UK, a rally was held at the UK consulate in San Francisco to demand their freedom and the use of the Terrorism Act to target opponents of the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-12-25). Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermon. aljazeera.com Global wars are 'leaving behind rubble and open wounds', pontiff says.
(2025-12-25). Livestream: expanding "yellow line" of death. electronicintifada.net Maha Hussaini says "every day felt like my last" as she documented atrocities in Gaza. UK arrests people for saying "Globalize the Intifada" and a resistance commander is assassinated.
(2025-12-25). Gaza sees more Israeli violence despite 'settlements' retraction. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Following pressure from the United States, Katz retracted the statement, saying that Israel had no intention to establish settlements in Gaza. | But for Palestinians, his backtracking only reinforced the belief that Israel deliberately maintains instability, treating ceasefires…
(2025-12-25). Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire second phase, Turkish source says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday met with Hamas political bureau officials in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza and advancing the agreement to its second phase, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.The source said the Hamas officials told Fidan that they had fulfilled their requirements as part of the ceasefire deal, but that Israel's continued targeting of Gaza aimed to prevent the agreement from moving to the next phase.
(2025-12-25). Italy Meloni Gov Attacks Dockers Unions For Action On Palestine. indybay.org The Italian Meloni government is retaliating against the USB union for taking action against the genocide in Gaza…
(2025-12-25). Wednesday 12/24: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-25). Video: Gaza's Christians mark first Christmas since fragile ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Gaza's Christians reflected on the loss they've experienced after two years of Israel's devastating war.
(2025-12-25). Reuniting With Family in Gaza During the Break Between Bombings. theintercept.com 
Many displaced Palestinians struggle to maintain their daily lives under harsh conditions amid the rubble left by Israeli attacks in Gaza City on Dec. 22, 2025. Photo: Khames Alrefi/Anadolu via Getty Images | From the very beginning of the genocide, I barely left my room. Three waves of
(2025-12-25). One excavator, 10,000 bodies, a sea of rubble: inside Gaza's effort to retrieve and bury its dead. mondoweiss.net 
Under the relative calm of a ceasefire, Civil Defense crews in Gaza are undertaking the monumental feat of recovering thousands of bodies still trapped under the rubble.
(2025-12-25). Netanyahu coalition pushes contentious Oct. 7 attack probe, families call for justice. al-monitor.com By Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Israel's parliament gave the initial go-ahead on Wednesday for a government-empowered inquiry into the surprise October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on southern Israel rather than the expected independent investigation demanded by families of the victims.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted calls to establish a state commission to investigate Israel's failures in the run-up to its deadliest day and has taken no responsibility for the attack that sparked the two-year Gaza war.
(2025-12-25). Israel reveals settlement plan in northern Gaza after committing over 857 ceasefire violations. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz unveiled on Tuesday, December 23, a Katz added that these outposts will replace the "With God's help, when the time comes, also in northern Gaza, we will establish pioneer groups in place of the…
(2025-12-25). Photos: A Venezuelan family Christmas — from the US dream to poverty. aljazeera.com More than 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled economic collapse, but many are now returning home to face bleak realities.
(2025-12-25). Venezuela frees dozens detained during protests against Maduro. aljazeera.com Families celebrate Christmas releases while calling for full freedom of detainees.
(2025-12-25). Venezuela Warns The World About US State-Sponsored Attacks And Piracy. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sent a letter on Monday to the heads of state of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as to the 194 nations that make up the United Nations General Assembly. The document, read by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil from the Yellow House in Caracas, warns of an escalation of aggression by the US government that threatens to destabilize the security of the entire region and the international legal order. | The letter's central complaint focuses on the US military's so-called "Operation Southern Spear," a naval and air deployment that includes the presence of nuclear submari…
(2025-12-25). Brazil: Global antifascist forum a strategic space for struggle against the far right and imperialism (plus statement: Reject US aggression on Venezuela). links.org.au 
The Second Meeting of the International Committee projected the 2026 Antifascist Conference as a strategic space for unity, solidarity, and struggle against fascism and imperialism.
(2025-12-25). Who's The Real Outlaw At Sea? popularresistance.org The United States has now intercepted multiple Venezuelan oil tankers as part of its escalating aggression against Venezuela, while also destroying dozens of small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific under the banner of "drug enforcement," killing over 100 people whose identities the U.S. has obscured. At the same time, the Trump administration has threatened a naval blockade of Venezuela—a sovereign country with which the United States is not at war. | How can Washington claim the right to seize or blow up vessels, disrupt maritime trade, and kill civilian boaters—while bombing Yemen and condemning it…
(2025-12-25). Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkey's quake-hit Antakya. newarab.com 
(2025-12-25). Quaid's birthday celebrated with zeal. tribune.com.pk 
The nation on Thursday observed the 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founder of Pakistan, with patriotic zeal, paying tribute to his visionary leadership and renewing the pledge to uphold his guiding principles of faith, unity and discipline. | President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, stressed the enduring relevance of Quaid-e-Azam's leadership and called upon the nation to recommit itself to the democratic, inclusive and constitutional ideals laid down by the Founder of Pakistan. | PM Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam, urging citizens to follow his principles…
(2025-12-25). Saturday 12/20: ICE out of Home Depot – Oakland Protest. indybay.org 1001 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland…
(2025-12-25). The Pentagon's Pandora's Box Is Wide Open: The U.S. Integrates Its Advanced "AI-controlled Kill Chain" Into Military-Intelligence Ops/By Drago Bosnic. voicesfromsyria.com Original Link Here: The Pentagon's Pandora's Box Is Wide Open: The U.S. Integrates Its Advanced "AI-controlled Kill Chain" Into Military-Intelligence Ops — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Almost 30 years ago, Samuel Huntington published "The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order", where he famously said that "the West won …
(2025-12-25). Rescue helicopter crashes, killing five on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. aljazeera.com Two foreigners seeking medical evacuation are among those killed in the crash on Africa's highest mountain.
(2025-12-25). At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life. whyy.org 
On a weekday morning at They are participating in a program that works with students across a wide range of abilities and needs, according to the far…
(2025-12-25). India-Russia Logistics Pact Opens Door to Cooperation in the Arctic. infobrics.org The logistics deal with Russia opens up enormous possibilities for India in the Arctic…
(2025-12-25). Private firms turn key to innovation, jobs. ecns.cn China's private enterprises cemented their position as the country's main engine of innovation, jobs and green transition in 2024, accounting for more than 90 percent of high-tech firms and emerging as the largest contributor to high-tech trade for the first time.
(2025-12-25). Infant among Palestinians wounded in attacks by Israeli settlers, soldiers. aljazeera.com Eight-month-old among multiple Palestinians wounded in attacks across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-12-25). Brazil's jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes 'successful' surgery. aljazeera.com Bolsonaro's operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.
(2025-12-25). Red Cup Rebellion Solidarity Surges, New Union Baristas Join Historic ULP Strike Amid Holiday Rush. indybay.org NATIONWIDE, December 18, 2025 — As the holiday rush sets in for Starbucks, union baristas' historic Red Cup Rebellion grew again in strength and power Thursday as hundreds of new union Starbucks baristas across the country joined the unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Union baristas' open-ended ULP strike began on Red Cup Day, November 13, and has gained momentum and solidarity from supporters each week since. Over 180 state and local elected officials sent a letter to Starbucks on Wednesday calling for the company to end union busting and finalize a fair union contract.
(2025-12-25). top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey. al-monitor.com The head of Libya's armed forces and four other high ranking military officials died late Tuesday when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Turkey's capital and Tripoli said.The wreckage of their Falcon 50 aircraft was located by Turkish security personnel in the Haymana district near Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. Three crew members were also killed.
(2025-12-25). Agreement boosts ocean governance. ecns.cn Officials and experts said that China, as one of the first signatories and contracting states to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, has demonstrated its responsibility as a major country supporting multilateralism and contributing to global ocean governance.
(2025-12-25). Southern California drenched by powerful Christmas storm, flash flooding. scmp.com A powerful winter storm is lashing Southern California, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to proclaim a state of emergency in Los Angeles and neighbouring counties. | Coastal communities are bracing for multiple months' worth of rain in just a few days, while areas charred by wildfires face the risk of mudslides. | A third person has died, according to the Los Angeles Times. Meanwhile, a flood watch was extended for most of Southern California.
(2025-12-25). Harbin's celebrity snowman lights up winter night. ecns.cn The snowman's iconic red hat, red scarf, and heart-shaped buttons looks charming at night, making it a popular photo spot for visitors.
(2025-12-25). 'Israel' kills two in Lebanon in new ceasefire breach. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Two people were killed on Thursday after an Israeli drone struck a vehicle on the road near the town of Hosh al-Sayed Ali, local Lebanese media in the Bekaa reported.
(2025-12-25). A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz. democracynow.org 
His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such hits as "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and who put the music into The Wizard of Oz, the movie that inspired the hit Broadway musical and now Hollywood blockbuster, Wicked. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Harburg always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Harburg was blacklisted and hounded throughout much of…
(2025-12-25). Monday 12/22: If We Act, They Die! Rally at UK Consulate to Demand Release of Political Prisoners. indybay.org UK British Consulate In San Francisco | 1 Sansome St. San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria. aljazeera.com US president says 'deadly strike' in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed 'primarily, innocent Christians'.
(2025-12-25). Trump reignites space race to the Moon. infobrics.org There is still no global agreement on managing lunar resources and territories.
(2025-12-25). Penn student's book drive nonprofit aims to comfort pediatric cancer patients across Philly region. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Books were a form of self-care for Emily Bhatnagar when she was a child, offering her comfort and escape. What began as a way to share that lifeline with other kids has grown into For Love and Buttercup, a nonprofit that has donated tens of thousands of books to children with cancer across the country. | Since 2019, the University of Pennsylvania student has been caring for her father, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 thyroid cancer while she was still in high school in Maryla…
(2025-12-25). How to be your authentic self. anabaptistworld.org Having enjoyed Troy Watson's columns in Canadian Mennonite, I looked forward to this book. It did not disappoint. A Mennonite pastor, Watson has a knack for using vignettes from his experience to illustrate his points. He begins by describing a hiking trip with an inaccurate map to draw the lesson that "our lives don't unfold …
(2025-12-25). Trump takes Christmas Eve shot at 'radical left scum'. newarab.com 
US From his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the Republican spent the day before Christmas spreading some yuletide cheer. He participated in NORAD Santa tracker calls and sent Christmas greetings to American troops worldwide. | Trump did not share that same bonhomie with rival Democrats. | "Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is d…
(2025-12-25). IFRC—ICRC Joint Statement: Upholding and universalizing the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025 – Agenda Item 9.f.: Universalizing the Convention…
(2025-12-25). How Europe Kept the Lights On: The Gas Suppliers of 2025. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe entered 2025 at a level of energy security that would have seemed out of reach only a few years ago. Gas storage exceeded 70% in January, an exceptionally high level for the season, while overall demand remains roughly 15% lower than in previous years. This decline is not temporary but the result of several …
(2025-12-25). Former Afghan Takhar police chief killed in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Akramuddin Saree, a security official from the former Afghan government, lost his life in an armed attack in Tehran, and the Iranian police confirmed the assassination.
(2025-12-25). Egypt vs South Africa: AFCON 2025 — Salah, team news, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Record winners Egypt, led by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, face South Africa in the first titanic battle of the tournament.
(2025-12-25). NA committee flags tax-heavy airfare. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence has examined the financial challenges faced by the airline industry, including PIA, with special focus on the existing taxation regime. | The committee, which met with Fateh Ullah Khan Miankhel in the chair acknowledged the Ministry of Defence's efforts for holding transparent bidding process of PIA. | Members noted that while ticket prices have not significantly increased in dollar terms, the imposition of taxes, including sales tax, has placed a substantial burden on airlines. | It was agreed that a comprehensive study on the taxation regime and its impact…
(2025-12-25). Port of Oakland Commission Hears Increasing Demand to Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Largest Protest yet in rally and "Pack the Port" action as outrage continues over Oakland's airport complicity in shipping arms to Israel.
(2025-12-25). Catholics in Belarus mark Christmas Day. eng.belta.by Christians in Belarus are celebrating the Nativity of Christ, one of their most important holidays, according to the Catholic calendar.
(2025-12-25). Contempt risk forces govt climbdown. tribune.com.pk 
With the prospect of a contempt of court petition hanging over the Punjab government after its recent outburst against the Lahore High Court (LHC) earlier this week, cooler heads appeared to prevail, as the administration softened its tone and expressed a willingness to work with the court to address any shortcomings in the law. | Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said the government would not hold the courts responsible for the controversy, suggesting that its position may not have been adequately presented during proceedings. | "We would not blame the courts. Maybe it was a shortcoming on our end that…
(2025-12-25). Tarique Rahman: A Homecoming to Transform Bangladesh's Political Future. devdiscourse.com Tarique Rahman, acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), made a historic return on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile. His homecoming is seen as a pivotal moment for his party, which hopes to renew energy and consolidate support ahead of the February elections.
(2025-12-25). Project weaves global map of silk's grand history. ecns.cn If silk could talk, it would probably complain about jet lag. After all, Chinese silk has spent the last two millennia circling the globe — wrapped around emperors, merchants, monks and museum storage shelves from Stockholm to New York.
(2025-12-25). Wishes can come true with nonprofit helping foster children in New Jersey. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Britney Deza was 16 years old when her mother passed away and she entered foster care. After aging out of the system, the Union County resident was working full-time while going to school, and she wanted to take a real estate training course but couldn't afford the $200 enrollment fee. Her school counselor submitted an "ask" to an organization called
(2025-12-25). France must "pay for crimes committed" against Algeria. aljazeera.com William Lawrence, a professor at American University, says France should pay reparations to Algeria for crimes committed…
(2025-12-25). Pope Leo asks for 24 hours of peace worldwide at Christmas. independent.co.ug 
Vatican | VATICAN NEWS | "I once again make this appeal to all people of good will: that, at least on the feast of the birth of the Saviour, one day of peace may be respected," said Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, 23 December, from Castel Gandolfo. This as he launched an appeal in view of the …
(2025-12-25). Iran says UN Resolution 2231 is over, urges new nuclear talks | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Iran has declared that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 on its nuclear programme has "ended," accusing Western powers of using it as a tool of political pressure. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Iran, along with Russia and China, no longer considers the resolution applicable, urging a return to dialogue and negotiations. Her remarks followed a divisive UN Security Council meeting highlighting disagreements over the resolution's legal status, as Tehran rejects efforts by Western countries to revive sanctions under the JCPOA framework.
(2025-12-25). Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians. aljazeera.com Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine under threat from Israel's illegal occupation and attacks.
(2025-12-25). China accuses U.S. of interfering in China-India relations. moderndiplomacy.eu China on Thursday accused the United States of misrepresenting its defence policy in an attempt to interfere with improving relations between China and India. The comments came after the Pentagon suggested Beijing could be seeking to use reduced border tensions with India to prevent closer ties between Washington and New Delhi. Responding at a regular …
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Homegrown radiopharmaceuticals able to treat 30 cancer types. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Stating that Iran nuclear therapeutics are among the best in the world, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) emphasized that one or two homegrown radiopharmaceuticals are cable of treating 30 cancer types.
(2025-12-25). Expert: President was serious about 10 Oreshniks. eng.belta.by During the second session of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress, the president said that ten Oreshnik missile systems would be deployed in the country. This announcement was taken by some as a jest.
(2025-12-25). Congress honoring Ayt Milani opens with Leader's message. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — A congress marking the 50th anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hadi Milani opened on Thursday in Mashhad with a message from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
(2025-12-25). China mainland issues wanted notices for two Taiwan residents over smuggling allegations. ecns.cn Chinese public security authorities have issued bounty notices for two Taiwan residents accused of repeated smuggling offenses, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said Wednesday.
(2025-12-25). Climate Protesters Face Greater Risk of Crackdown Amid Rising Authoritarianism. truthout.org A new study published this month in the journal Environmental Politics reveals that efforts to repress climate and environmental protest are growing worldwide through a combination of new legislation, novel uses of existing legal processes, police actions, vilification of activists, and both violence and killings. The authors contend that acts of repression are likely to expand and intensify as… |
(2025-12-25). Saturday 12/20: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-25). Can Nawaz steer country out of political impasse? tribune.com.pk 
As political tensions continue to simmer, there is once again talk of a grand dialogue among all the stakeholders. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated the government's call for talks but the jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader rebuffed his latest outreach. | Despite the seeming stalemate, there are people in both the camps who want to see a reconciliation or at least opening of a channel of communication between the two sides, something that may bring down soaring political temperature. | Some politicians within the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and among the opposition ranks h…
(2025-12-25). Israel launches fresh attack into southern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — The Israeli regime conducted new incursions into several Syrian towns in the southwestern province of Quneitra on Thursday, according to local media reports.
(2025-12-25). Diego Rivera's Dec. 8 birthday anniversary. indybay.org Photo of Diego Rivera in his studio in Mexico…
(2025-12-25). The Resilience of the Church of Climate. wattsupwiththat.com In the aftermath of the UN's COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, several commentators have claimed that the age of climate alarmism may finally be fraying at the edges. The Wall Street Journal concluded that Europe's green energy policies slashed emissions but at the cost of crippling the economy. PJ Media's Rick Moran argues that "the religion of climate alarmism is in decline". He finds that President Donald Trump's "energy dominance" agenda and the high-profile defection from the climate alarmist priesthood by Bill Gates has begun to alter the debate over climate change.
(2025-12-25). Honduras Election: Trump-Backed Candidate Asfura Wins Amid Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate for president of Honduras and backed by U. S. President Donald Trump, was declared the election winner more than three weeks after the November 30 vote, which faced several issues including delays and fraud allegations. The National Electoral Council (CNE) reported that Asfura received 40.3% of the votes, narrowly defeating …
(2025-12-25). New customs ops boost Hainan. ecns.cn Consumers check out cosmetics at a shopping center in Haikou, Hainan province, on Dec 18.Specifically, duty-free sales in the city hit 102 million yuan on Monday, following a strong streak that began on Dec 18.
(2025-12-25). Can Labor stop the civil rights counter revolution? cpusa.org 
The Trump administration's return to power on January 20, 2025, marked the beginning of an anti-people, systematic dismantling of civil rights and worker protections established over decades of struggle, especially during what the Civil Rights movement calls the "Second Reconstruction" the political, legal and legislative wins that occurred between 1950 and 1970. | By implementing Project 2025 and in particular its targeting of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, the MAGA right is trying to impose a legal counter revolution by dismantling the entire civil enforcement infrastructure of the federal g…
(2025-12-25). North Korea's Kim views test-firing of long-range missile. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing on Wednesday of long-range surface-to-air missiles at a launch site near its east coast.
(2025-12-25). VP attends joint meetings of Nuclear Medicine Associations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — A joint meeting of the country's nuclear medicine, radio-oncology, hematology, and oncology associations kicked off at Shohaday-e Tajrish Hospital on Thursday with the participation of Vice President Mohammad Eslami.
(2025-12-25). Saudi Arabia hopeful Yemen's southern separatists will end escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it remains hopeful that Yemen's main southern separatist group will end an escalation that has given it broad control across the south, deepening uncertainties in a country already divided between two administrations since civil war erupted over a decade ago. | In a foreign ministry statement, the kingdom described the military operations by Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) – through which the group seized the eastern provinces of Hadramout and Mahra earlier this month – as an "unjustified escalation." | "The kingdom remains hopeful that the public interest will prevail…
(2025-12-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 25.
(2025-12-25). China says 700 generative AI models filed as tech breakthroughs accelerate. tribune.com.pk 
China achieved new breakthroughs in fields including integrated circuits, artificial intelligence (AI) and basic software over the past five years, with over 700 generative AI large model products having completed filing procedures, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said on Thursday. | During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the total number of products equipped with HarmonyOS, an open-source operating system, exceeded 1.19 billion units, and embodied intelligence is gradually advancing toward industrial application, according to the CAC. | China has seen remarkable improvement in its inf…
(2025-12-25). In 12-day war, Iranians showed never bow down to bullying: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that during the 12-day war waged by the Israeli regime backed by the US, the Iranian people showed that they do not bow down to aggression and bullying.
(2025-12-25). 'Christmas under fire': Ukraine, Russia report fatal air strikes. scmp.com Russian air attacks caused death and destruction across Ukraine, authorities in different regions reported on Thursday, with Russian authorities reporting similar Ukrainian attacks on their territory. | A Russian drone attack in the southwestern Odesa region on the Black Sea left one person dead and two injured. Damage was caused to port and energy infrastructure, the regional authorities said. | In the Kharkiv region bordering Russia in Ukraine's northeast, one person died and 15 were injured.
(2025-12-25). From Apocalypse to "Oops" The Emily Litella Climate Moment has Arrived. wattsupwiththat.com "Never mind" — the moment when an overheated argument quietly dissolves under the weight of reality.
(2025-12-25). Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara. al-monitor.com The jet lost contact after departing Ankara, with Turkish authorities launching search and rescue efforts.
(2025-12-25). Instrumental Reason and Left Politics. indybay.org When market liberals claim that the market is the most complete way of obtaining information in order to make decisions, and when one now realizes – not only from a left-wing perspective – that more and more areas of life are subject to this marketization, this shows how capitalist reproduction works by excluding a comprehensive, non-instrumental reason.
(2025-12-25). Ukraine claims fresh hit on Russian energy infrastructure. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Ukraine said its drones struck the largest Russian gas processing plant in the Orenburg region, which also processes gas from Kazakhstan's Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field.
(2025-12-25). Why Stop with the Kennedy Center? Cabinet Officials add Hyphenated -Trump to their Names. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Good enough for a battleship, it's good enough for me," says Homeland Security chief Kristi Trump-Noem | Secretary of War Pete Trump-Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Trump-Rubio were the first to announce that they were changing their names in a display of loyalty to the president, but they were swiftly followed by the remaining cabinet members. | A rush of orders for new business cards and government I.D.s is expected, but key officials are likely to be the first to see their new names recognized on repainted doors and Trump accoutrements. Priority…
(2025-12-25). BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns: Who is Bangladesh's potential next PM? aljazeera.com After 17 years in exile, the 'prince' of Bangladesh politics returns to Dhaka. Can he bring the BNP back to power, too?>
(2025-12-25). Admiral Who Ordered Bombing of Boat Strike Survivors Asked Military Lawyer First. truthout.org The journalist who initially revealed that President Donald Trump's administration killed shipwrecked survivors of its first known boat bombing reported Tuesday that the admiral in charge consulted with a US military lawyer before ordering another strike on the two alleged drug traffickers who were clinging to debris in the Caribbean Sea. Just days after Trump announced the September 2… |
(2025-12-25). Slow progress in Morocco-Israel ties 5 years after normalisation. newarab.com 
Five years after Morocco, Israel and the United States signed a tripartite declaration restoring diplomatic ties as part of a US-brokered wave of regional normalisation, progress in normalisation between Rabat and Tel Aviv has been slow, shaped by regional conflict and domestic opposition. | The agreement, signed in December 2020 under US auspices, marked a dramatic shift after Morocco severed relations with Israel in 2000 following the second Palestinian intifada. However, as the agreement entered its sixth year on 22 December 2025, relations between the two countries have fallen short of early expectations. | T…
(2025-12-25). Saturday 1/10: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). Indian-Origin Doctor Joins Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee. devdiscourse.com Indian-origin physician Padmaja Patel has been appointed to the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee by Governor Greg Abbott, according to an official press statement. The announcement highlights Patel's extensive experience in lifestyle medicine and community health initiatives.
(2025-12-25). Nuclear issue is merely an excuse: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the enemies' animosity towards Iran is due to the Islamic Establishment's progress, noting that the nuclear issue is a mere excuse.
(2025-12-25). Tuesday 12/23: Webinar: What Trump's Foreign Policy Means for Latin America. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/latinamerica1223…
(2025-12-25). Thursday 1/1: 17th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil. indybay.org Fruitvale BART Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2025-12-25). The Ashes: Cricket's Longest Argument. aljazeera.com The Ashes isn't just cricket. It's history, identity and a bit of banter. We look at cricket's longest argument…
(2025-12-25). Christmas Visions: Children and the Importance of Redemption. globalresearch.ca First published on December 26, 2020 | The Factory | "And such should childhood ever be,
| The fairy well; to bring
| To life's worn, weary memory
| The freshness of its spring. | But here the order is reversed,
| And infancy, like age,
| Knows …
(2025-12-25). EC Receives Presidential Ballot Papers Ahead of 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission has received presidential ballot papers ahead of the forthcoming general elections, in which eight candidates are competing for the topmost political position in the country. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday night at Entebbe International Airport, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, confirmed that the consignment consists of 193 pallets …
(2025-12-25). Catholics observe the Nativity of Christ. eng.belta.by On 25 December, Catholics celebrate one of the most important Christian holidays — the Nativity of Christ. It commemorates the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, to the Virgin Mary.
(2025-12-25). Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League because of a poor record at set-pieces. | The reigning champions head into the busy Christmas and New Year period behind fourth-placed Chelsea on goal difference. | Liverpool have scored just three set-piece goals while conceding 11 in the league so far this season, with a frustrated Slot saying: "I know the importance of it, it gets more and more, and that's why we are so annoyed by our current record. | "It's a big frustration we are where we are this season because when we were halfway throu…
(2025-12-24). General President Coleman's 2025 Holiday Message to SMART Members. portside.org General President Coleman's 2025 Holiday Message to SMART Members |
(2025-12-25). Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus. al-monitor.com Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Christian community.They recall the shooting and suicide attack in June at the Saint Elias church in the Syrian capital that killed 25 people and wounded dozens more."People are going home early, and are afraid," said Tala Shamoun, 26, a university student who was visiting a Christmas market with family and friends.
(2025-12-25). Video: The Christmas Truce of 1914 and Other Unlearned Lessons from World War I. globalresearch.ca "…the ones who call the shots (in war) won't be among the dead and lame And on each end of the rifle we're the same" — John McCutcheon | In World War I, as happens to be true in most …
(2025-12-25). Russia Proposes Deal to France in Case of Jailed Academic Vinatier. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Russia says it has made a proposal to France regarding the case of jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier, stating that "the ball is now in Paris's court." The offer comes after President Vladimir Putin promised to look into the case, but with Vinatier facing new espionage charges, the proposal likely signals a potential …
(2025-12-25). Mogadishu holds first local vote in decades. tribune.com.pk 
Somalians voted on Thursday in the Mogadishu region's first direct local election in nearly 60 years, despite security concerns and a boycott by opposition leaders. | The election is seen as a test ahead of the 2026 presidential ballot, in a country struggling to emerge from decades of conflict and chaos, an Islamist insurgency and frequent natural disasters. | There were long queues outside several polling stations early Thursday, but numbers had dwindled significantly by early afternoon, an AFP correspondent saw. | "This is a great day," said Guhad Ali, 37, showing the ink on his finger proving he had cast h…
(2025-12-25). Shopping initiative to catalyze inbound demand. ecns.cn Speaking at an event held by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, Han called for improving the inbound consumption environment and building the "Shopping in China" brand.
(2025-12-25). US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN. al-monitor.com Dec 23 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran traded barbs at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday over conditions for reviving nuclear talks, with the U.S. saying it remains ready for direct negotiations and Iran rejecting Washington's terms.The two countries held five rounds of nuclear talks prior to a 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June, which Washington joined by striking Iranian nuclear sites.
(2025-12-25). In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world. tribune.com.pk 
Christmas is marked across the world with a rich blend of faith, tradition and local culture. From midnight Mass and candlelit prayers to vibrant parades, decorations and family gatherings, the holiday reflects both its Christian roots and the unique customs of the societies that celebrate it. | These images capture how Christmas unfolds in different countries, shaped by history, culture and community spirit. | West Bank | Christian scouts march during Christmas Eve celebrations at the Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. PHOTO: AFP | Scouts marched in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the h…
(2025-12-25). 'No negotiation, no truce' with RSF, says senior Sudan official. aljazeera.com Comments come days after PM Kamil Idris presented a plan to end the country's nearly three-year war.
(2025-12-25). Black box recovered from Libyan crashed plane. al-monitor.com Turkish authorities on Wednesday found the cockpit voice recorder and black box from a private jet that crashed killing the head of Libya's armed forces and his four aides.The Falcon 50 aircraft requested an emergency landing because of electrical failure minutes after it took off from the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday, but contact was lost, Turkish officials said. The plane was returning to Tripoli. The wreckage was located by Turkish security personnel in the Haymana district near Ankara.
(2025-12-25). 6th Region of our African Union requests consideration for an official holiday, Kwanzaa. indybay.org Our "California Grown" Pan African Global Holiday prepares for our 60th Year Anniversary beginning from the aftermath of 1965 Watts Rebellion Los Angeles – it is time for official recognition by the African Union reconnecting 1.6+ billion people of Pan African Descent, Globally.
(2025-12-25). When did Israeli settler attacks become official Netanyahu government policy in the West Bank? haaretz.com The events of recent days underscore how Israel exploits settler terrorism, which has long ceased to be 'isolated clashes,' to establish facts on the ground while benefiting from global indifference. When armed settlers enjoy immunity, the message to Palestinians is clear: no one will protect you…
(2025-12-25). Pentagon and Lockheed Martin throw blame around as F-35 fails its 8th audit. infobrics.org GAO and other auditors have repeatedly warned about the F-35's numerous shortcomings, but to no avail. Although the US military doesn't like it (mildly speaking), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC) and the so-called "intelligence community" have a vested interest in the JSF program (for the profits and spying, respectively). As evidenced by India's continued refusal, no sovereign and self-respecting nation would ever acquire the F-35, leaving the US, its vassals and satellite states as primary clients.
(2025-12-25). Saudi Arabia urges Yemen separatists to cede seized territory. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia, the main backer of Yemen's internationally recognised government, said Thursday that Yemeni separatists should return The separatist Southern Transitional Council is part of Yemen's internationally recognised government, a patchwork of groups held together by their opposition to the
(2025-12-25). SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's telecom regulator has reiterated that all mobile SIM cards must be registered in the name of the person using them, warning that the use of SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could lead to action. | In a statement on Thursday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advised telecom users to ensure responsible use of their SIMs and clarified that the registered subscriber would be held fully accountable for any misuse. | "Any SIM registered in the name of another individual and used by someone else is considered a violation of rules," the authority said, adding that responsibil…
(2025-12-25). Pres. meets family of Christian Martyr Razmik Khachatorian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Masoud Pezeshkian has met the family of Razmik Khachatorian, a Christian martyr of Iran, to pay tribute to his memory.
(2025-12-25). Mogadishu Votes: Somalia's Leap Toward Democracy Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com For the first time since 1969, residents of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, are set to participate in a groundbreaking local election on Thursday, marking a significant departure from the country's traditional clan-based power-sharing system.
(2025-12-25). Media claims Iranian hackers give cyber blows to Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — A Hebrew-language technology outlet has claimed that Iranian hackers have inflicted the most significant cyberattacks on the Israeli regime, placing Iran at the forefront of cyber operations targeting Israel.
(2025-12-25). Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri dies at 72. aljazeera.com Celebrated director of 'Jenin, Jenin' documentary leaves behind legacy of artistic resistance.
(2025-12-25). 34 arrested, including 15 foreigners, in Karachi cyber fraud crackdown. tribune.com.pk 
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency Karachi Unit has dismantled an organised international online fraud network in an intelligence-based operation, arresting 34 suspects including 15 foreign nationals and 19 Pakistanis. | Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar, accompanied by NCCIA Sindh chief Tariq Nawaz, disclosed the details during a press conference at the Salim Wahidi Auditorium, Clifton License Branch. He said the arrests were made during raids conducted in DHA Phase I and Phase VI. Among the foreigners apprehended were 12 men and three women. | The minister said the group was operating f…
(2025-12-25). Lithuania turns into NATO's militarised, spy‚Äëempowered frontline state | Russia. hindustantimes.com Lithuania is rapidly reshaping itself into a heavily militarised, intelligence‚Äëdriven frontline state inside NATO, expanding spy powers and conscription in response to what it portrays as an escalating Russian and Belarusian threat. The state has granted its spy services expanded authority to monitor, detain and search people with fewer procedural obstacles, while simultaneously boosting defence spending and manpower through an aggressive conscription drive. Under the new intelligence law, which takes effect on February 1, 2026, Lithuanian agencies can detain individuals and search their bodies,…
(2025-12-25). Tech at Its Best! Yiwu's small commodities win over global merchants with real strength. ecns.cn In Yiwu, Zhejiang, a new wave of "tech-infused" small commodities is captivating global buyers. From multilingual smart toys to versatile AI wearables, these cutting-edge products are not only catching the international merchants'eyes but also making their way into markets worldwide.
(2025-12-25). Somalia's capital votes in first step to restoring universal suffrage. newarab.com 
Residents of Somalia's capital Mogadishu voted on Thursday in municipal elections meant to pave the way for the East African country's first direct national polls in more than half a century. | With the exception of votes in the semi-autonomous region of Puntland and the breakaway region of Somaliland, Somalia last held direct elections in 1969, months before military general Mohamed Siad Barre took power in a coup. | After years of civil war that followed Barre's fall in 1991, indirect elections were introduced in 2004. The idea was to promote consensus among rival clans in the face of an Islamist insurgency, al…
(2025-12-25). Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years. aljazeera.com Tarique Rahman, leader of Bangladesh's opposition, has returned after 17 years in self-imposed exile in London.
(2025-12-25). Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win. newarab.com 
Amad Diallo and Manchester United winger Diallo struck early in the second half with a close-range shot to give the Ivorians a hard-earned 1-0 Group F victory over Mozambique in wet Marrakesh. | Earlier, Algeria cruised to a 3-0 G…
(2025-12-25). Jordan receives body of West Bank crossing attacker from Israel. newarab.com 
Jordan announced on Thursday that it had received from Israel the body of The attack resulted in
(2025-12-25). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-25). Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bond. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine factory and received a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin hailing the countries' "invincible friendship", Pyongyang's state media said Thursday. | North Korea and Russia have drawn closer since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago, and Pyongyang has sent troops to fight for Russia. | In return, Russia is sending North Korea financial aid, military technology and food and energy supplies, analysts say. | The "heroic" efforts of North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region "clearly proved the invincible friendship…
(2025-12-25). Heavy rain, flash floods hit California. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and warnings of debris flow across southern California, particularly in fire-scarred areas, with further downpours forecast for Thursday as authorities declared a state of emergency in several counties. | Driven by an atmospheric river known as "the Pineapple Express," which moves heavy moisture from the tropical climes of Hawaii to the US West Coast, the storm was expected to deliver months' worth of rain over a few days. | Early Thursday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned about the risk of excessive rainfall over parts of southern California, including in Los A…
(2025-12-25). ICRC-IFRC Joint Statement on National Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025…
(2025-12-25). UK Police Arrest Greta Thunberg Over Palestine Action Support. popularresistance.org Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on 23 December during a demonstration supporting imprisoned Palestine Action members, who doctors warn are at "imminent risk of death," due to a weeks-long hunger strike. | City of London Police detained the 22-year-old under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying a placard backing the proscribed organization. | Video footage captured by Prisoners for Palestine shows Thunberg holding a sign. It read: "I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide."
(2025-12-25). Train services suspended across Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Train services across Balochistan were suspended on Thursday after Pakistan Railways halted operations across the province due to heightened security concerns. | Officials said the decision was taken purely as a precaution following security alerts, acknowledging that while the disruption is inconvenient, the safety of passengers and railway staff must come first. | The suspension affected several key routes, including the Jaffar Express operating between Quetta and Peshawar and the Bolan Mail bound for Karachi. The Jaffar Express, scheduled to arrive from Peshawar to Quetta, was also cancelled, and the passen…
(2025-12-25). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-25). Constitution guarantees religious freedom, says PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to safeguarding the constitutional rights of minorities, declaring that Pakistan belongs equally to all its citizens irrespective of faith. | The prime minister was addressing a Christmas ceremony held here at the Prime Minister's Office. | Speaking at the event, the prime minister highlighted the teachings of Jesus Christ (Hazrat Isa AS), describing him as a symbol of peace, compassion and service to humanity. He said the message of love, justice and tolerance preached by Jesus Christ was deeply relevant in the present age a…
(2025-12-25). As Trump's tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets. aljazeera.com Fox nuts remain unaffected by US tariffs due to strong domestic demand, coupled with emerging new markets.
(2025-12-25). Why Russians haven't risen up to stop the Ukraine war. responsiblestatecraft.org After its emergence from the Soviet collapse, the new Russia grappled with the complex issue of developing a national identity that could embrace the radical contradictions of Russia's past and foster integration with the West while maintaining Russian distinctiveness.The Ukraine War has significantly changed public attitudes toward this question, and led to a consolidation of most of the Russian population behind a set of national ideas. This has contributed to the resilience that Russia has shown in the war, and helped to frustrate Western hopes that economic pressure and heavy casualties would undermine su…
(2025-12-25). China/United States, Latin America and the Caribbean: The people have the floor. unitedworldint.com Main points of the recently published third Document on China's Policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein ≠As if by the whims of life and unplanned adjustments of history, at the very moment that Trump was threatening Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Marco Rubio was making clear his conviction …
(2025-12-25). Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
The holiday weekend begins with the 73rd Annual Christmas Day Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park, marking George Washington's pivotal crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Or if you don't celebrate Christmas but are still looking for a family-friendly way to mark the holiday, head to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for an all faiths event, "Being___Together at Christmas." | Kwanzaa begins on Friday, and with it, free celebrations at multiple venues, including museums, libraries and community spaces. Music lovers of all genres have plenty to choose from…
(2025-12-25). Understanding Western praxis: review of Killing Democracy. strategic-culture.su A recent book offers valuable lessons on Western crimes and their global impacts. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We are living i…
(2025-12-25). Israeli settler attack injures Palestinian baby, five arrested. newarab.com 
Israeli forces announced on Thursday the arrest of five Israeli settlers over their alleged involvement in an attack on a Palestinian home The eight-month-old infant suffered "moderate injuries to the face and head" in the late Wednesday attack, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. | It blamed the attack on "a group of armed settlers," accusing them of "throwing stones at homes and property" in the town of Sair, north of Hebron. | A statement from the Israeli police said that…
(2025-12-25). 19 States and DC Are Suing to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Youth. truthout.org Maryland joined 18 states and the District of Columbia Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging a Health and Human Services declaration last week that health care facilities offering gender-affirming care to minors would be barred from Medicare and Medicaid. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Oregon, claims that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exceeded his authority with the Dec. |
(2025-12-25). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal violence, intimidation, and arbitrary detention targeting LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders (…) | – |
(2025-12-25). Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting. aljazeera.com Police said the suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms, including four handguns and an AK-47 rifle.
(2025-12-25). Saturday 12/27: Universal land access: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). Friday 12/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-25). Five people killed in firefight on Tajik-Afghan border, Tajikistan says. aljazeera.com The incident is the third of its kind in recent weeks in which Tajik border guards and civilians have been killed.
(2025-12-25). Israel says member of Iran's IRGC among several killed in Lebanon strikes. aljazeera.com Latest attacks come hours after an Israeli strike the night before in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations.
(2025-12-25). Belarus approves state program "Development of demographic potential" eng.belta.by The state program "Development of demographic potential" for 2026-2030 has been approved in Belarus. The corresponding resolution was signed by Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin.
(2025-12-25). Free Skills Training Transforms Lives of Vulnerable Youth in Arua City. plusnews.ug 
Patrick Pariyo, an orphan living in Arua City, struggled for several years to support his education, personal needs, and family responsibilities—burdens he inherited after losing both parents at an early age. These challenges made it extremely difficult for him to continue with his education. Pariyo later received support from his uncle, who helped him complete …
(2025-12-25). Kremlin blasts Zelensky's 'strange' Christmas peace pitch, awaits Putin's call. hindustantimes.com The Kremlin said it is analysing details of a US-Ukrainian peace plan announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky, with any response depending on decisions by President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov criticised Zelensky's Christmas address as "strange" and questioned his readiness for diplomacy. Peskov also confirmed contacts with France over the case of French national Laurent Vinatier, saying proposals were made and "the ball is now on the French side." He added that President Putin has already sent Christmas greetings to US President Donald Trump, with no phone call planned.
(2025-12-25). Democracy Now! 2025-12-25 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Democracy Now! Thursday, December 25, 2025…
(2025-12-25). Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab. ecns.cn Nvidia has hired the leadership of a promising AI chip startup, a statement said Wednesday, as the artificial intelligence giant expands its tech empire.
(2025-12-25). Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime. aljazeera.com Algeria's parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation a crime.
(2025-12-25). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-25). Press TV (Iran): Ukraine signals readiness to scale back Eastern forces. gilbertdoctorow.com In this interview recorded in the morning, we discussed Volodymyr Zelensky's latest proposal that both sides create buffer zones on their sides of the present battle lines, meaning 'demilitarization' of the part of Donetsk still in Ukrainian hands and a similar 'demilitarization' of as many kilometers to the east of the battle lines by Russia. …
(2025-12-25). Calls for Peace Dominate Christmas Celebration Across the Country. plusnews.ug 
Calls for peace dominated this year's Christmas prayers as Uganda prepares for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. In his sermon at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero, Archbishop Dr. Steven Kaziimba Mugalu said Uganda's national motto, "For God and My Country," affirms God's continued presence and protection over the nation. "God is …
(2025-12-25). From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas. scmp.com The first physical store of Chinese-owned fast-fashion giant Shein — which opened in central Paris in November amid heated protests — has become a new retail destination for many denizens of the French capital as they rush to finish their Christmas shopping. | Hundreds of customers wandered among the racks of clothing, rifling through items carrying tags with rock-bottom prices, including a ‚Ǩ66.99 (US$79) leather jacket and a ‚Ǩ78.99 puffer coat.
(2025-12-25). Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures. aljazeera.com A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year.
(2025-12-25). New 20,000-seater Hoima stadium commissioned. independent.co.ug 
Pomp and fanfare as President Museveni commissions 20,000-seater Hoima stadium ahead of 2027 AFCON KAMPALA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday officially commissioned the 20,000-seater Hoima City Stadium, marking a major milestone in the country's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The stadium, built at a cost of …
(2025-12-25). California 175 – Kwanzaa – Freedom's Eve Historic Old Sacramento Waterfront. indybay.org Since before the California Gold Rush people of Pan African Ancestry, both free and enslaved, have made a profound contribution along today's American River Parkway. Our California Underground Railroad Network to Freedom remains a major milestone worthy of restoration.
(2025-12-25). Christmas Is Not A Western Story; It Is A Palestinian One. popularresistance.org Every December, much of the Christian world enters a familiar cycle of celebration: carols, lights, decorated trees, consumer frenzy and the warm imagery of a snowy night. In the United States and Europe, public discourse often speaks of "Western Christian values", or even the vague notion of "Judeo-Christian civilisation". These phrases have become so common that many assume, almost automatically, that Christianity is inherently a Western religion — an expression of European culture, history and identity. | It is not.
(2025-12-25). Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack. tribune.com.pk 
Shahzad Akbar, a former special assistant to ex-prime minister Imran Khan, was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in the United Kingdom on Thursday. An investigation is under way, with Cambridge police collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area. | Akbar reported the incident to local police, stating that he was attacked by a masked man wearing gloves and protective clothing — a detail investigators believe may indicate premeditation. He said the assailant punched him repeatedly in the face, leaving him with a broken nose and a fractured jaw. | According…
(2025-12-25). Did June Attacks Push Iran to Nuclear Warheads? Khamenei's Hidden Decision. thinktank.pk As December 2025 unfolds, intense speculation surrounds Iran's nuclear intentions: Has Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei been forced into authorizing compact nuclear warheads due to the devastating Israel-US attacks in June? With damaged facilities and heightened threats, is Tehran now compelled to cross the nuclear threshold for survival—or is this strategic ambiguity serving as deterrence …
(2025-12-25). Indian-origin man dies of cardiac arrest in Canada after alleged eight-hour wait for emergency care. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A 44-year-old man of Indian origin died of a suspected cardiac arrest in Canada after allegedly waiting for hours without medical intervention at a hospital in Edmonton, raising renewed concerns over emergency care delays.The deceased, Prashant Sreekumar, collapsed at the Grey Nuns Community Hospital on December 22, after reporting intense chest pain earlier in the day while at work. He was taken to the hospital by a client and registered at the emergency department.According to his family, Sreekumar was assessed at triage and asked to wait in the emergency room. His father, Kumar Sreekumar, arrive…
(2025-12-25). 'What Is The Christian Word In The Face Of Genocide?'. popularresistance.org Last month, 300 people—led by the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Palestine— gathered in Bethlehem to launch the second Kairos Palestine document: A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide. 140 Palestinians and 160 internationals spent the day unpacking the theological and political descriptions of the conditions that Palestinians face and attending to the indigenous church's call for Palestinian resistance and Christian solidarity. The conference was hosted by Kairos Palestine, the largest Palestinian Christian ecumenical nonviolent movement for freedom and justice.
(2025-12-25). Ball in govt's court after TTAP nod. tribune.com.pk 
With Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Aeen Pakistan (TTAP) having accepted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's offer for political dialogue, the ball is now in the federal government's court to decide when and how to formally open talks with the opposition alliance. | However, the road to dialogue remains far from smooth, as deep-seated divisions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continue to cloud consensus on the party's future political course. | One faction within PTI is opposed to dialogue with the government, favouring a renewed strategy of agitation instead – a course that has yielded little since the February 8, 2024,…
(2025-12-25). The Atlantic Alliance is weakening, but what comes next? Two worlds, two scenarios. unitedworldint.com An outlook on what 2026 may bring to a world that is on knife's edge. By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan The sidelining of hardliners in Zelenskyy's government over corruption allegations, US Secretary of State Rubio's refusal to attend the NATO summit, corruption probes against the figures in Brussels who are pro-war against Russia, the distance put …
(2025-12-25). New book by son of Iwo Jima flag-bearer explains why vietnam defeated the U.S. strategic-culture.su By Jeremy KUZMAROV | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The son of the Iwo Jima flag-bearer in one of the most iconic photos in U.S hi…
(2025-12-25). Tragic Ends: Mystery Surrounding Farmer's Family Death in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Nanded district as a farmer's family was discovered dead, suspected of committing mass suicide. The chilling discovery was made Thursday morning, authorities confirmed.
(2025-12-25). Migrant boat capsizes off Senegal, leaving at least 12 dead. geo.tv 
This undated photo shows an overcrowded boat transporting people across the sea. — ReutersBoat carrying around 100 people capsizes near Mbour.32 survivors reported, others flee before rescuers arrive.President Faye offers condolences, search for survivors continues.
(2025-12-25). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-25). Reactionary imagery and MAGA's far-right aesthetics. cpusa.org 
On a recent architecture tour of Chicago, I learned that Adrian Smith, the architect of the The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, rises so high that…
(2025-12-25). Brazil Summer Heat Crisis : Beach Paradise or Climate Warning? thinktank.pk As Brazil officially kicked off its summer season on December 21, 2025, the country is bracing for what meteorologists describe as significantly warmer-than-average temperatures—a stark reminder of how climate change is intensifying seasonal extremes in one of the world's most biodiverse nations. With forecasts predicting regular highs above 40 ∞C (104 ∞F), Brazilians are flocking to iconic …
(2025-12-25). Recent Democratic Victories Have Republicans Running Scared. portside.org Recent Democratic Victories Have Republicans Running Scared |
(2025-12-25). Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown. aljazeera.com An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles.
(2025-12-25). Lithuania approves new intelligence law to counter "Russian threat" infobrics.org Enforcing a "security environment", the Baltic states are doing precisely the opposite: creating instability and real risks of escalation.
(2025-12-25). Tarique Rahman, former PM Khaleda Zia's son, returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile amid unrest. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has returned to Dhaka after nearly 20 years in self-imposed exile. His return is seen as a major political moment fo | Tarique Rahman, former PM Khaleda Zia's son, returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile amid unrest…
(2025-12-25). At least 5 killed, 35 injured in explosion in Nigerian mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — At least five people were killed and 35 injured on Wednesday in a bomb explosion at a mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, police spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso Kenneth said.
(2025-12-25). Recent radioactive water leak incident once again expose deficiency in Japan's nuclear facilities: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The latest radioactive water leak incident once again exposed serious deficiencies in the operation, maintenance and safety supervision of Japan's nuclear facilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
(2025-12-25). Sunday 12/21: Winter solstice / Wingnut holiday office party. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2025-12-25). FCC stays Quetta's LG elections. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has issued a stay order on the conduct of Local Government (LG) elections in Quetta. | A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Ameenuddin heard the case on Wednesday. The bench also comprised Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Ali Baqar. | During the hearing, petitioner Abdul Qadir was represented by his counsel, Kamran Murtaza. | The petitioner's counsel argued that delimitation for the local government elections in Quetta were carried out on the basis of the 2017 census, whereas the new 2023 census has now been formally notified.
(2025-12-25). Araghchi congratulates New Year to Christian world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ to the Christians across the world.
(2025-12-25). Legacy of 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' highlighted at annual celebration event in Los Angeles. independent.co.ug 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Hundreds of Chinese and Americans, including lawmakers, diplomats and world champions, gathered at Los Angeles County's Pacific Palms Resort to commemorate the 54th anniversary of China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy." Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles Guo Shaochun described "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" over five decades ago as "an iconic moment in the China-U.S. …
(2025-12-25). Policies keep nation's foreign capital appeal buoyant. ecns.cn China's appeal as a destination for foreign capital is set to strengthen further as policymakers move to stabilize expectations, while the country's vast market and accelerating industrial upgrading continue to reinforce its long-term attractiveness amid an uncertain global backdrop, said market observers and business executives.
(2025-12-25). Incarcerated Californians Express Cautious Optimism About New Clemency Proposal. truthout.org Tien Mo is still awaiting a response to her 2017 clemency application. As previously reported in Truthout, at age 20, she was sentenced to life without parole in her classmate's death. As the years pass, the 44-year-old's hopes dwindle. Now, a proposed statute gives her renewed optimism. Clemency typically takes two forms — a pardon, which removes the consequences of a criminal conviction… |
(2025-12-25). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-25). Turkey begins black box analysis of jet crash that killed Libya military chief. newarab.com 
The technical analysis of the recovered black boxes from a jet crash that killed eight people, including western Libya's military chief, began as the investigation proceeded in cooperation with Libyan authorities, the Turkish Ministry of Defence said Thursday. | The private jet with Gen. Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, four other military officials and three crew members crashed on Tuesday after taking off from Turkey's capital, Ankara, killing everyone on board. Libyan officials said the cause of the crash was a technical malfunction on the plane. | The high-level Libyan delegation was on its way back to Tripol…
(2025-12-25). Dispararán salvas de artillería por aniversario de la Revolución. cubadebate.cu A las 12 de la noche del 31 de diciembre se dispararán 21 salvas de artillería desde la fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabaña, en saludo al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución Cubana. La ceremonia se efectuará con la participación de la población desde el complejo de museo histórico-militar Morro-Cabaña.
(2025-12-25). Encuentros y desencuentros con Santa Claus. cubadebate.cu Ahora, en La Habana, en diciembre, se ha multiplicado hasta el delirio este símbolo de "modernidad" yanqui en las fachadas de restaurantes y de todos los negocios imaginables, en monigotes, inflables, en formatos muy diversos. Se supone que el gordo risueño y rojiblanco atraiga público, consumidores, dinero.
(2025-12-25). Resumen Solidaridad Cuba 2025. radiohc.cu 
La poderosa fuerza de la solidaridad con Cuba es la mejor señal de la existencia de seres humanos entrañables, llenos de amor infinito por las causas justas. Sensibilizar sobre las necesidades médicas en Cuba y promover la colaboración internacional frente al terrible bloqueo estadounidense, son los objetivos esenciales de la campaña, Con la mano en el corazón Marcapasos para Cuba impulsada por la ONG Medicuba-Europa. En septiembre de 2025 se contabilizaron más de 700 marcapasos donados a instituciones médicas de Cuba. | Pilar Zumel, presidenta de la Asociación Yemayá en España organizó en mayo de 2025 un concier…
(2025-12-25). Alcalde electo de Nueva York nombra activistas críticos con "Israel" cubadebate.cu El alcalde electo de la ciudad de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, anunció la incorporación de varios activistas críticos con "Israel" a su comité inaugural.
(2025-12-25). Cristina Fernández continuará hospitalizada. cubadebate.cu Luego de cuatro días de una cirugía apendicular con peritonitis localizada, la expresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández presentó hoy un cuadro de íleo postoperatorio, común en estas operaciones de abdomen, y deberá continuar hospitalizada.
(2025-12-25). La educación cubana en el 2025: logros y desafíos. radiohc.cu El 2025 fue otro año crucial para la educación en Cuba. Los logros alcanzados en este sector estratégico muestran la voluntad del país de perfeccionar y avanzar a pesar de los desafíos. | La cobertura docente y la matrícula fueron garantizadas en todos los niveles educativos desde la primaria hasta la universidad, con especial atención a las zonas rurales y comunidades vulnerables. Una expresión del carácter gratuito, inclusivo, universal y equitativo de la enseñanza en la nación caribeña. | El anhelo de una formación integral se continuó consolidando a través del Tercer Perfeccionamiento del Sistema Educativo. E…
(2025-12-25). Trump pasa de ser un activo a un pasivo para Israel. strategic-culture.su Quizás Israel se esté dando cuenta ahora de que "las realidades en la región" han cambiado. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | La destacada comenta…
(2025-12-25). El papa León XIV renueva su llamado a la paz en su primera bendición de Navidad. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV renueva este jueves 25 de diciembre sus llamados a la paz al pronunciar desde la basílica de San Pedro su primera bendición de Navidad, al término de un año ensombrecido por los conflictos y la polarización política.
(2025-12-25). Modelos matemáticos predicen control de la epidemia para inicio de año. cubadebate.cu Los modelos predicen un control total de la epidemia a principios de año en Cuba, afirmó este miércoles el prestigioso matemático Raúl Guinovart Díaz, director de Ciencia y Técnica de la Universidad de La Habana. Se observa, afirmó el especialista, que la incidencia en las diferentes regiones del país ha disminuido, aunque aún las provincias de La Tunas, Holguín y el municipio especial de la Isla de la Juventud tienen una tendencia al incremento en los reportes.
(2025-12-25). Brazil's Bolsonaro backs son's residential bid, undergoes hernia surgery. scmp.com Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son ‚ÄåFlavio's 2026 presidential bid on Thursday in a statement from a hospital where he ‚underwent a scheduled hernia operation that doctors said went smoothly. | Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorised Bolsonaro to leave prison, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, for the surgery. Police were ordered to stay outside ‚Å his room where computers and mobile phones were prohibited.
(2025-12-25). Dense Fog Causes Collision on Uttar Pradesh Highway. devdiscourse.com A severe accident in dense fog conditions early Thursday in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district left at least nine individuals, including the bus driver and conductor, injured. The incident occurred when a state transport bus, en route to Delhi, collided with a truck on the Katra-Bilhaur highway.