(2025-12-14). Israel's Expanding 'Yellow Line' Swallows Gaza Districts. popularresistance.org When Ahmed Hamed returned to his home in Gaza City after the ceasefire, it stood about 1.5km west of the so-called "Yellow Line" enforced by Israel. | Two months on, that distance has shrunk to roughly 200 metres. | "Before the war ended, our home was in a dangerous area, and it was difficult for us to return," the 31-year-old Palestinian journalist told Middle East Eye. | "We waited two weeks after the ceasefire to make sure it was safe." | Eventually, the family went back to their house near the Shujaiya neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City. | Almost immediately, the sounds of war returned with them.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-14). The moral and political crisis of ZionismThe Zionist regime believes that destroying all civilian infrastructure, killing entire families, and expelling an indigenous people from their own land represents a military victory. But what they call "success" is nothing more than the consecration of genocide as a state policy.
No minimally lucid person considers this a victory: it is a war crime, it is a crime against humanity, it is genocide broadcast live, with the entire world as witness and involuntary accomplice.
(2025-12-14). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
(2025-12-14). Gaza death toll rises to 70,663 since Oct. 07. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 70,663 Palestinian people in the enclave since the start of Israeli aggression on October 07, 2023.
(2025-12-14). Israeli Military Targets Senior Hamas Commander In Gaza strike. eurasiareview.com The Israeli military struck a car in Gaza City on Saturday carrying senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, according to an Israeli defense official and Israeli media. | The strike killed four people, according to Gaza health authorities. There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or medics whether Saed was among the dead. | The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander in Gaza City, without given a name or further details. | If Saed was killed, it would be the highest-profile assassination of a senior Hamas figure since a ceas…
(2025-12-14). Hamas warns against Israeli plans to "re-engineer" Gaza, displace Palestinians. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas on Sunday warned against attempts to "re-engineer" the Gaza Strip and displace Palestinians from the enclave in line with Israeli plans. | In a statement marking the group's 38th anniversary, Hamas cautioned against "colluding with attempts at displacement and re-engineering the Gaza Strip according to the (Israeli) enemy's plans," stressing that the Palestinian people are the sole authority to choose their governors and are capable of managing their own affairs. | Hamas described achieving a national consensus on a unified Palestinian strategy as "the only way to confront the plans of the (Israeli) occu…
(2025-12-14). Thursday 12/18: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-14). Hamas confirms assassination of senior commander, slams Israel's breach of ceasefire. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hamas has announced the martyrdom of its senior commander Raed Saad, in an Israeli strike on Gaza on Saturday. The attack near Gaza City also wounded at least 25 civilians. This marks the most prominent assassination of a resistance leader since the October ceasefire deal, underscoring Israel's ongoing violations.
(2025-12-14). Israel is recycling an old colonial plan in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's statement that the "Yellow Line" dividing Gaza will be Israel's new border shows that Israel's plan in Gaza follows its history of redrawing its borders through ethnic cleansing and land grabs.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-14). IOF detains, kidnaps several Palestinians from their homes in W. Bank
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided homes and kidnaped several Palestinian citizens during a campaign in the West Bank that started Saturday night and continued into early Sunday morning.
(2025-12-14). Day Two Of International People's Assembly For Sovereignty And Peace. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela — On December 10, thousands of delegates from over 50 countries gathered into the Venezuelan military club for the second day of the International People's Assembly for Sovereignty and Peace of Our Americas. | The theme of unity was still present throughout the second day of the conference. | Hundreds of delegates conversed with each other throughout the club before the start of the event. The U.S. delegation brought out a banner reading "No war on Venezuela campaign! Stop the wars at home and abroad!"
(2025-12-14). Economics Expert Katiuska López: Venezuela Is Undergoing a Total Functional Transformation in Its Economy. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently highlighted the role of the National Council for Productive Economy in driving the growth of a new, self-sustaining economy. | During a meeting on Friday, December 13, which brought together the government, the banking sector, and representatives of the country's main business chambers, he presented the year-end gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 9%, surpassing the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projections and marking 18 consecutive quarters of sustained economic growth. | The president emphasized the urgency of "fine-tuni…
(2025-12-14). President Maduro Calls US Seizure Of Oil Tanker Act Of Piracy. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro described the detention of an oil tanker seized by US military personnel in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday as an act of piracy. On Thursday night, he reported that the crew was abducted and is missing, a circumstance referred to in human rights terms as a forced disappearance. | "Yesterday, they committed an absolutely criminal and illegal act when they carried out a military assault, kidnapping, and robbery—like pirates of the Caribbean—of a merchant, commercial, civilian, private vessel. A vessel of peace, which was attacked as it was about to enter the Atlantic,…
(2025-12-14). Every Voting Tech Hack Washington Blamed on Venezuela Was Invented in Ohio. orinocotribune.com By Gloria Guillo — Dec 9, 2025 | Every voting tech hack that Washington claims was "invented in Venezuela" was discovered, demonstrated, and documented in the United States years — sometimes decades —before Smartmatic even existed. Full Stop. | With President Trump's false narco-trafficking claim boomeranging back and re-exposing the U.S. governments
(2025-12-14). Who's The Dictator? Venezuela's Maduro Or Ukraine's Zelenskyy. popularresistance.org Within the narrow spectrum of establishment punditry, "dictator" functions as a term of opprobrium reserved for governments Washington designates as enemies. By this measure, Maduro is cast as the dictator, while Zelenskyy is sanctified as democratic. | Ronald Reagan's UN ambassador, Jeane Kirkpatrick, wrote about a democracy "double standard" in 1979. A Democrat turned anti-communist neoconservative, she formulated a convenient rhetorical distinction. The so-called Kirkpatrick Doctrine supported "authoritarian" traditional dictatorships and opposed leftist "totalitarian regimes."
(2025-12-14). Can Malaysia's Race Based Economic Policies See Closure? OpEd. eurasiareview.com The article, To summarize the reaction, the majority were critical of the NEP and its failure to achieve what was set up as its "overarching goal of natio…
(2025-12-14). McCullum admits England have been 'nowhere near' their best. tribune.com.pk 
Defiant England coach Brendon McCullum brushed off concerns Sunday that his job was on the line heading into the third Test against Australia, while admitting the team have been "nowhere near" their best. | The tourists were crushed in the first two Ashes Tests in Perth and Brisbane by eight wickets and only a win at Adelaide Oval this week will be enough to keep the five-match series alive. | McCullum confirmed they would stick with the same top seven, keeping under-fire Ollie Pope at number three rather than bring in Jacob Bethell. | "Knee-jerk reactions and chopping and changing settled batting line-ups is…
(2025-12-14). Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran's nuclear issue remain ongoing.
(2025-12-14). Constructing Shalamcheh-Basra railway to be finished next yr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) —The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, has said the construction operation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway will be complected before the termination of Arbaeen rituals of next year in 2026.
(2025-12-14). Gunshots at Bondi: A Beachside Panic. devdiscourse.com Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach became the scene of a public scare as reports of gunfire emerged, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Authorities advise the public to steer clear as the investigation unfolds.
(2025-12-14). Italy gives Ukraine a reality check, four EU nations torpedo ‚Ǩ210Bn loan, blink over Russian funds. hindustantimes.com The European Union is facing divisions over how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, as several member states call for alternatives to a proposed reparations loan. Belgium, joined by Italy, Bulgaria and Malta, has warned against rushing into using Russian funds, citing legal, financial and institutional risks. While EU members agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank reserves worth about $245 billion, disagreements persist on next steps. The debate comes as Russia filed a lawsuit against Euroclear and as warnings grow that Ukraine could face a funding shortfall next spring without new financ…
(2025-12-14). Iranian ambassador, Turkish deputy FM stress closer ties. en.mehrnews.com Iran's ambassador to Turkey has met with the country's newly appointed deputy foreign minister in Ankara, with both sides underscoring the importance of close and longstanding ties between Tehran and Ankara.
(2025-12-14). Cristiano Ronaldo To Join 'Fast & Furious'? Vin Diesel Drops A Big Hint. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Cristiano Ronaldo in 'Fast & Furious'? Hollywood star Vin Diesel has teased that footballer Cristiano Ronaldo may feature in the upcoming 'Fast & Furious' film. Diesel, …
(2025-12-14). The Dig: Uncovering the Politics of India's Past. devdiscourse.com In 'The Dig: Keeladi and the Politics of India's Past', debut author Sowmiya Ashok tackles the charged debate over India's origins through the lens of one of its most controversial archaeological sites.
(2025-12-14). Panic-Stricken Climate Alarmists Resort to Bolder Lies. wattsupwiththat.com The real misinformation has been repeated predictions of apocalypse, fabricated links between bad weather and a harmless gas necessary for life on Earth and attacks on the reputations of those who question climate orthodoxy.
(2025-12-14). An inside look at Gorgan's tribal festival. tehrantimes.com The 17th International Festival of Tribal Culture, scheduled to take place in Gorgan, the capital of Iran's Golestan province, from Dec. 16 to 19, is often described as a celebration. But to see it only as a cultural event is to miss its deeper significance.
(2025-12-14). Dental Insurance: What's Covered and What's Not. moguldom.com Around 293 million Americans had access to dental insurance coverage in 2022, according to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP).1 This is encouraging news, since some research has shown a link between having coverage and visiting the dentist.2 Having dental insurance coverage can keep people motivated to see the dentist for regular check-ups and …
(2025-12-14). Iran calls for dialogue between Yemeni parties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman urged dialogue among the various Yemeni parties to establish stability and safeguard Yemen's unity and territorial integrity.
(2025-12-14). Tanzania: Joint call to prevent a further deterioration of the human rights situation and ensuring accountability for the post-election crackdown. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council to…
(2025-12-14). Support Wisconsin Historical Society Workers Facing Job Loss. wibailoutpeople.org 
In early December, 2025, 23 workers at the Wisconsin Historical Society were told that budget pressures were resulting in termination of their employment at the start of January. No time is good to lose your employment, but the Wisconsin winter is an especially tough time to be juggling bills and searching for a new job. …
(2025-12-14). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-14). State Water Board releases flawed Bay-Delta Plan updates right before Holidays. indybay.org "The Board is supposed to be a science-based agency committed to racial equity and tribal reparations," said Malissa Tayaba, Vice Chair of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. "If that were true, however, the Board would reject the Voluntary Agreements, which are not based on the best available science and would harm tribes and environmental justice communities."
(2025-12-14). Palantir Projection Palo Alto. indybay.org Video 24 seconds. Hamilton Ave. side of Palantir office building, Last photo "Palantir's Peter Thiel is spying on you" also on Hamilton Ave.
(2025-12-14). Crisis Management And Crisis Communication Management: Guidance For Leaders In The Global South OpEd. eurasiareview.com In today's interconnected and unpredictable world, no government, corporation, or public institution is immune to crisis. Natural disasters, cyber-attacks, economic shocks, public scandals, and misinformation campaigns can emerge suddenly, threatening stability, credibility, and public confidence. For leaders, particularly in the Global South, where governance systems often face chronic resource constraints, limited institutional capacity, and fragmented decision-making, the ability to manage crises decisively and communicate effectively is not just beneficial, it is essential for survival and legitimacy. | In…
(2025-12-14). Culture ministers of Iran, Kazakhstan sign MoU on cinematic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi and the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva have signed a memorandum of understanding on cinematic cooperation in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(2025-12-14). Tehran hosting intl. transport, logistics exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ninth International Exhibition of Transport, Logistics and Related Industries opened in Tehran on Sunday, bringing together private companies, investors and technology firms as the government seeks to strengthen the country's role in regional transit corridors through productivity gains and smart solutions.
(2025-12-14). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-14). Tehran, Astana determined to expand economic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Iranian deputy industry, mining, and trade minister and the head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), said the visit by President Masoud Pezeshkian and a senior delegation to Kazakhstan reflects the two countries' determination to expand broad-based economic cooperation.
(2025-12-14). Iran's free zones attract $461m in foreign investment in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's free trade and special economic zones attracted $461 million in foreign investment in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 20-November 21), up 695 percent from the same period last year, the secretariat of Iran's Free Zones High Council said.
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: Fascist Crawl/Billionaire Bash downtown Palo Alto. indybay.org Start at plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA…
(2025-12-14). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-14). Close photo of Bondi Beach gunman shared. Who is he. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – A shooting attack took place at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, killing 10 people and injuring at least 11 others during a Hanukkah celebration, the police announced on Sunday.Australian police mentioned that one of the attackers is among the 10 killed in the shooting attack.The police said that one suspect was killed at the scene, while the other was injured and is being treated. The motivation of the attack has not been disclosed yet. "Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the scene should take shelter," New South Wales…
(2025-12-14). LEVER WEEKLY: Are You On The FBI's Naughty List? levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this…
(2025-12-14). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-14). Coach Fae under fire as Ivory Coast seek back-to-back AFCON titles. tribune.com.pk 
Coach Emerse Fae has defended several contentious squad decisions as Ivory Coast attempt to become the first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) holders to defend the title since Egypt did so 15 years ago. | Since Egypt defeated Ghana in the 2010 final, there have been eight AFCON tournaments that produced seven different winning nations. | The exception was Ivory Coast, who conquered Africa in 2015 after a penalty shootout with Ghana and triumphed again last year, coming from behind at home to edge Nigeria. | The Elephants, whose first of three AFCON titles came in 1992, begin their defence against Mozambique on De…
(2025-12-14). Iran hosts key regional summit on Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Tehran is hosting a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.
(2025-12-14). The Evolution Of Water Sustainability In MENA OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Zaid M. Belbagi | The Middle East and North Africa region's battle against water scarcity has never been more urgent. As climate change escalates, with rising temperatures and frequent droughts, the region finds itself at the forefront of global efforts toward innovative water solutions. | The Innovation-Driven Water Sustainability Conference, held this month in Jeddah, highlighted Saudi Arabia's role in leading desalination and water innovation efforts across the region. With water scarcity in the Arab world reaching critical levels, governments are investing in bold initiatives and partnerships, positioni…
(2025-12-14). Climate Crisis Driving New Disease Threats In Africa. eurasiareview.com When Martin Ariku walks through what remains of his once-productive fields in Bazua, in northern Ghana's Upper East region, he does so with a mix of disbelief and resignation. | For more than two decades, he has supplied improved seeds to thousands of smallholder farmers, a role built on predictability—seasons that arrive on time, crops that mature reliably and weather conditions that, while imperfect, fall within familiar bounds. | This year, none of those assumptions held. | "I have lost more than half of our fields," says Ariku. | "For maize, rice, cowpea, soybean and sorghum, I harvested as low as fi…
(2025-12-14). Pakistan special envoy meets with Iran FM Araghchi in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Pakistan Prime Minister's Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs Mohammad Sadiq met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Iran Navy's readiness increasing in proportionate to threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Commander of Iran's Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that readiness of the Navy Force of the country is increasing in proportionate to the threats.
(2025-12-14). Gunshots at Bondi: Chaos Strikes Sydney Beachfront. devdiscourse.com Two individuals are in custody following reports of gunshots and injuries at Sydney's Bondi Beach, according to Australian police on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). The Ghosts Of Christmas Past OpEd. eurasiareview.com As Americans prepare for Christmas, they might recall that five years ago, government bureaucrats warned against holiday gatherings. Consider coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx, who served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1994, attaining the rank of colonel, and from 2005-2014, served as director of the Centers for Disease Control's
(2025-12-14). Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas in 34 Cities Join Historic Red Cup Rebellion. indybay.org In Largest Expansion Yet, Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas in 34 Cities Join Historic Red Cup Rebellion as ULP Strike Sweeps Nation…
(2025-12-14). Sacking Iranian professor shows US human rights reality. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Judiciary official has denounced the firing of an Iranian professor of Arkansas University as yet another clear example of violation of human rights by the US government.
(2025-12-14). How Extreme Weather Events Affect Agricultural Trade Between US States. eurasiareview.com The U.S. is largely self-sufficient in agricultural food production, supported by a well-developed storage and interstate trade system. However, extreme weather events put increasing pressure on agriculture, potentially impacting the country's ability to provide food for its growing population and underscoring the importance of maintaining a resilient food supply chain. | A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looks at U.S. interstate trade for agricultural products, analyzing how weather events in one area can have wide-r…
(2025-12-14). Why is US worried about China-Saudi Arabia growing ties? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Washington is really worried over the increasing ties between Riyadh and Beijing as those stepped-up ties set a role model for other countries such as the UAE, Qatar, and even Turkey.
(2025-12-14). Interview From Underground With Liberated Filton 24 Prisoner Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough. orinocotribune.com By Calla Mairead Walsh — Dec 11, 2025 | I had the great honor of interviewing Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough, a humble professional revolutionary, one of the Filton 24 who For…
(2025-12-14). Is Mexico Imposing a Massive Tariff Hike on China? 5 Facts About the New Import-Export Reform. orinocotribune.com Mexico and China have entered a trade dispute following the approval of the new General Import and Export Tax Law, proposed by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. | The tariff changes, which Mexico supports and China opposes, were approved this week by the Mexican Congress, capping a year marked by US President Donald Trump's global trade war. Trump has repeatedly threatened both Mexico and China with tariffs and has acknowledged his interest in diminishing China's influence in Latin America. | According to Sheinbaum, the reform represents the prelude to the renegotiation of the free trade agreement be…
(2025-12-14). US Secures Its National Security Interests In Congo Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Donald Trump invited President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Washington, DC, on Thursday, December 4th to consummate a "peace" agreement that the foreign ministers of both countries signed on June 27, 2025. | Although the high-level meeting was promoted as the signing of a peace deal, it went far beyond the mere signing of a peace deal. Four agreements were signed among the three leaders. Of the four agreements signed, the most crucial and consequential is the bilateral strategic partnership agreement between the United States and the Democra…
(2025-12-14). Albania's Constitutional Court Temporarily Reinstates Deputy PM Balluku. eurasiareview.com By Fjori Sinoruka | Albania's Constitutional Court said on Friday that it had decided "by majority vote" to suspend a court's earlier decision suspending Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from office. | Balluku was suspended on November 21 by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organised Crime, after she was accused of interfering with public procurement procedures in two road construction cases. | Prime Minister Edi Rama took the court decision to the Constitutional Court, asking it to restore Balluku to duty. The Constitutional Court agreed to do so until there is a final decision. | The Special Pro…
(2025-12-14). Inauguration ceremony of 9th Iran Rail Expo 2025 in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The 9th Iran International Exhibition of Transportation, Logistics and Related Industries entitled Iran Rail Expo 2025″ was inaugurated at Tehran's Mosalla on Sunday with the participation of Roads Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
(2025-12-14). India's Rise as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Export Giant: The Ethanol Advantage. devdiscourse.com India is strategically positioning itself to become a major export hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), banking on its surplus ethanol capacity and favorable carbon intensity compared to other producers like Brazil, according to the CEO of Triveni Engineering and Industries, Sameer Sinha.
(2025-12-14). Crypto NOCs part of supervised market entry, not blanket approval: PVRA chairman. tribune.com.pk 
Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVRA) Bilal Bin Saqib on Sunday clarified that the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to global crypto exchanges Binance and HTX should not be viewed as a blanket approval, but rather as the first step in a closely supervised and risk-mitigated market entry framework. | Speaking at a press briefing, Saqib said the development marked a historic moment for the country. "The nation should be congratulated, as for the first time in history a regulated, transparent and internationally compliant pathway has been opened for global exchanges," he…
(2025-12-14). WATCH: Muslim man tackles gunman during Bondi Beach shooting. geo.tv 
(2025-12-14). Iran, Tajikistan discuss ways to develop bilateral collaboration in publishing, printing industry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation of the printing and publishing sector of the Republic of Tajikistan, accompanied by Bahodur Nazir, counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Tehran on December 13.
(2025-12-14). Police 'Sweeps' Of Homeless Camps Are Worse Than You Think. popularresistance.org Police "sweeps" of homeless encampments aren't what you think — they're much worse. I know, because I've been a victim of one. | The Supreme Court ruled last year that unhoused people can be punished for sleeping outside, even when no shelter or affordable housing is available. Enforcement often involves "sweeps" where officers destroy or confiscate property and arrest or fine unhoused individuals. | To make matters worse, President Trump just announced that he wants to strip almost $4 billion in funding from permanent housing programs, dumping close to 200,000 more people onto the streets.
(2025-12-14). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-14). Maritime-oriented economy a unique opportunity for Iran: PMO head. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In a meeting held on Sunday, Saeed Rasouli, Head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), presented a comprehensive vision for developing Iran's maritime economy. He characterized it as a unique and underutilized opportunity for national development.
(2025-12-14). 12 Dead in Shooting Attack on Israeli Event in Australia. english.almanar.com.lb Australian media reported on Sunday that 12 people were killed in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations in the popular Bondi Beach area near Sydney. Initial reports indicated that 12 others were injured before authorities announced the death toll had risen to 12. Immediately after the incident, Australian authorities launched a large-scale security operation in Sydney. …
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: The Holiday Holla | Stop Cop City Bay Area Teach-In. indybay.org Oakstop | 1721 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94612 | Telegraph Room…
(2025-12-14). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-14). Timor-Leste Rejects Climate Hysteria, Embraces Development. wattsupwiththat.com The true threat to the people of Timor-Leste is not a slightly warmer world or a few millimeters of sea-level rise; it is economic decline from a lack of affordable, reliable energy like that derived from coal, oil, and natural gas.
(2025-12-14). Iran FM to visit Belarus Monday, Russia Tuesday: Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Sunday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Belarus Monday, followed by his trip to Russia on Tuesday and Wednesday.
(2025-12-14). Video: Bystander disarms Bondi Beach shooter in Sydney. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video circulating on social media captured a bystander attacking and disarming one of the gunmen responsible for the shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.The man wearing a white t-shirt was hiding behind a car when he noticed the shooter. He then tackled the shooter from behind, disarmed him, and pointed the rifle at him. The bystander was dubbed as a hero by many internet users on social media for his bravery. A social media user wrote on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, "watching that brave guy in the white shirt charge in and disarm the shooter gave me chills.. i love real life heroes like him,…
(2025-12-14). Fairness In AI: Study Shows Central Role Of Human Decision-Making. eurasiareview.com In addition to helping in a practical way, recommendations based on AI should above all be fair. A new study by researchers at TU Graz and the Know Center shows how this can be achieved. | AI-supported recommender systems should provide users with the best possible suggestions for their enquiries. These systems often have to serve different target groups and take other stakeholders into account who also influence the machine's response: e.g. service providers, municipalities or tourism associations. So how can a fair and transparent recommendation be achieved here? Researchers from Graz University of Technolog…
(2025-12-14). Supporting the voice of documentary filmmakers in Bishkek. fidh.org Like every year, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) supports the independent documentary film festival BIR DUINO, which opens this Saturday, 13 December, in Bishkek. Ilya Nuzov, Director of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk at FIDH, will be part of the jury.
Paris, Bishkek, 11 December 2025. Documentary filmmakers from around the world, human rights defenders, artists and citizens gather there to keep alive a space of freedom that is becoming increasingly fragile. (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Amnesty International reports torture and human rights violations at "Alligator Alcatraz" indybay.org Alligator Alcatraz a.k.a. Everglades Detention Facility…
(2025-12-14). Snowfall likely to disrupt traffic in northern regions, says NDMA. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecast rain and snowfall in the country's upper regions from December 13 to 18, and has issued an advisory in this regard. | According to the NDMA's National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), rain and snowfall are expected in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan. A westerly wind system is likely to affect northern and western Pakistan between December 13 and 15. | The advisory says the expected weather conditions may lead to dense fog, with light to moderate rain in the plains and snowfal…
(2025-12-14). Regional solutions sole viable path to Afghanistan stability. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that no extra-regional formula can resolve Afghanistan's challenges, stressing that neighboring countries remain the most natural actors in addressing this issue.
(2025-12-14). HEC announces scholarships for Balochistan students. tribune.com.pk 
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced LLM and PhD scholarships for talented students from Balochistan. | Under the scheme, students from Balochistan will be awarded LLM scholarships at Pakistani universities, as well as LLM and PhD scholarships abroad. | Applicants must hold a Balochistan domicile and local certificate. | The upper age limit has been set at 30 years for LLM and 35 years for PhD candidates. | Read: Scholarships open doors for deserving students: KU VC | Applicants are required to have completed LLB and LLM degrees with at least 50% marks, while a minimum of 50% marks in the aptitu…
(2025-12-14). Legendary John Cena taps out in final match against Gunther. tribune.com.pk 
John Cena's legendary in-ring career came to an emotional and dramatic end as he was defeated by Gunther in the main event of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, delivering one of the most unforgettable matches in modern sports entertainment history. | Competing inside a packed arena and in front of a thunderous crowd, the 17-time World Champion fought valiantly in what was officially billed as the final match of John Cena's career. | From the opening bell, the atmosphere was electric. Cena, wearing his trademark jorts, circled the ring as fans erupted in support, while Gunther — "The Ring General" —…
(2025-12-14). Trump vows severe retaliation after ISIS ambush kills US troops in Syria under Al-Sharaa regime. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump vowed "very serious retaliation" after an ISIS attack in Syria killed two U.S. soldiers and one civilian interpreter, with three others wounded. Speaking at the White House, Trump honored the fallen as "great American patriots" and offered prayers for the injured. He emphasized continued U.S. cooperation with Syrian forces, noting that Syria's new president was "devastated" by the incident. The attack, carried out by a single ISIS gunman, highlights ongoing threats in the region despite U.S. military operations. Trump's comments signal potential military response as Washington assesses opti…
(2025-12-14). Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners In Deal With US In Latest Bid To Mend Ties. eurasiareview.com Belarus's authoritarian government has freed 123 prisoners after Washington indicated it was lifting sanctions on Belarusian fertilizer exports, the latest step in Minsk's efforts to repair ties with the West after years of isolation. | The US mediator, Belarusian media, human rights watchdogs, and Ukrainian officials reported that President Aleksandr Lukashenko had pardoned 123 prisoners, including some prominent opposition figures. | Those freed include 2020 protest leader Maryya Kalesnikava and Nobel laureate Ales Byalyatski as well as citizens of several countries. One American was released, an unnamed US…
(2025-12-14). Kashmir Anti-National Activities: 40 Individuals Charged. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal move, police in Kashmir have filed a chargesheet against 40 individuals accused of participating in anti-national activities, an official reported on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Consultancy Opportunity Programme & Advocacy Support for East Africa and the Horn of Africa. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is launching a call for applications to recruit a consultant to support the Africa Desk's programmes and advocacy work in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly with regard to Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia. Title of the mission : Consultancy — Programme Support & Advocacy for East Africa / Horn of Africa Type of mission : Strategic programme support, coordination & human rights advocacy Estimated duration : 5-month (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Persepolis win Aluminum 1-0 at 2025/26 PGPL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Persepolis football team edged past Aluminum 1-0 on Sunday at the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
(2025-12-14). More than a dozen killed in Australia shooting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Two people have been arrested at Bondi Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs as NSW Police respond to reports of an active shooter on Sunday evening.
(2025-12-14). Rabbi Eli Schlanger killed in Bondi Beach shooting attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rabbi Eli Schlanger was named as among the 10 killed in a shooting attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, local media confirmed.According to Australian sources, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Chabad emissary, was at a celebration to mark the first day of the Jewish festival, Hanukkah.More than 2,000 people were celebrating Hanukkah when two gunmen started shooting at the crowd, killing at least 10 and wounding 11 others.BREAKING: Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Chabad emissary, was murdered in a terror attack at Bondi Beach while celebrating Hanukkah. | Just yesterday, he posted an invitation on social media, warmly welcomi…
(2025-12-14). Trump vows retaliation after two US troops killed in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two US Army soldiers and a civilian US interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria.
(2025-12-14). Thailand/Cambodia: Suspend trial of Uyghur detainees and implement UN request to redress multiple human rights violations. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) call on the Thai authorities to act to suspend the proceedings and quash the charges against Bilal Mohammed and Yusufu Mieraili, and to ensure that any investigation into the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing is conducted in a manner that fully complies with human rights and due process guarantees. They further call on both Thai and Cambodian authorities to ensure that the two men receive (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Call for caution as road accidents claim 12 lives. sanews.gov.za Call for caution as road accidents claim 12 lives | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has reiterated a call for motorists to exercise caution on the roads this festive season after 12 people died in two separate accidents this weekend. | On Saturday, seven people, including a baby, died when an SUV and a light delivery vehicle collided head-on on the N12 between Kimberly and Warrenton in the Northern Cape. | Both vehicles caught alight. | Five other people died on the N12 in Fochville, Gauteng, when two vehicles were also involved in a head-on collision. Three people died on the scene, while two ot…
(2025-12-14). Visa Applicants Alert! US Old Vs New Immigration Photograph Reuse Rules, Exceptions You Must Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy guidance "to address a change in the agency's photograph reuse policy."It tightens rules on photographs …
(2025-12-13). Police hunt for gunman who killed 2 Brown University students, injured 9 people. geo.tv 
A police vehicle stands near the site of a mass shooting reported by authorities at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, US, December 13, 2025. — Reuters Mayor Smiley says police still searching for shooter.Officials say suspect…
(2025-12-14). Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking/By Jeremy Kuzmarov. voicesfromsyria.com 
By Jeremy Kuzmarov Global Research, December 13, 2025 CovertAction Magazine 10 December 2022 Original Link Here: Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization To …
(2025-12-14). Worse and worse ⚪ Santa Cruz Shitty Council and Those Begging at Their Doorstep. indybay.org Santa Cruz's Shitty City Council lived down to its predicted subterranean level at the last (12 ⚪ 9) meeting before prancing off to hearth and family for Xmas celebrations. Here are two flyers distributed and posted at the weekend Food Not Bombs meals.
(2025-12-14). Muslim citizen who grabbed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero globally. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-14). ICRC seeks to boost co-op with IRCS. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has highlighted the need to expand collaborations with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in 2026.
(2025-12-14). Shah Cheragh shrine holds unique potential for religious tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The holy shrine of Shah Cheragh, where Seyyed Mir Ahmad, one of the brothers of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, is laid to rest, holds a unique potential for religious tourism in the ancient city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.
(2025-12-14). Digi and glimpses of culinary heritage in Qaleh Bala village. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A traditional dish known as Digi, prepared using a centuries-old method in Iran's Qaleh Bala village, offers insight into the area's indigenous culinary culture, reflecting local knowledge, communal practices and social traditions passed down through generations.
(2025-12-14). Regulator studying court decision on publication of matric results. sanews.gov.za Regulator studying court decision on publication of matric results | The Information Regulator says it will study the judgement dismissing its application to block the publication of matric results. ⚪ In a statement on Friday, the regulator noted the decision by the full bench of the Pretoria High Court to set aside its Enforcement Notice. ⚪ The Enforcement Notice was issued against the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on 18 November 2024 following a finding from an assessment of how the department processes the personal information of learners who sit for matriculation exams. ⚪ The assessment found that th…
(2025-12-14). The Empire Is Scrambling to Fully Dominate Latin America, and Other Notes. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-12-14). Transnet's performance is on an upward trajectory. sanews.gov.za Transnet's performance is on an upward trajectory | Transnet's interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 reflect an improved financial performance, driven by higher volumes across the business, which boosted revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), while reducing the loss for the period. ⚪ This is according to Transnet's interim results, which were released on Friday. ⚪ "Transnet's volume performance has been on an upward trajectory since the 2024 financial year, "Transnet Group Chief Executive, Advocate Michelle Phillips, said. | According to the in…
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: San Jose / Make billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-14). Expert warns traditional approaches could lead to managerial backwardness. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Abuzar Shahpari, the head of the Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies, has criticized traditional management approaches and the ceremonial view toward elites, warning of the danger of managerial backwardness in the country.
(2025-12-14). Bipartisan Bad Economics OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Daniel J. Mitchell | According to a new This alarming trend has naturally drawn the attention of politicians eager to offer a quick fix. | Unfortuna…
(2025-12-14). Fitchburg, December 16, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE! Picket. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-12-14). Autumn rainfall refreshes holy city of Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Autumn rainfall brought a renewed sense of freshness to the holy city of Qom, creating a pleasant atmosphere and delighting pilgrims and residents alike.
(2025-12-14). Algeria include son of Zinedine Zidane in AFCON squad. tribune.com.pk 
Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, a son of France football icon Zinedine Zidane, was named on Saturday in the Algeria squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which kicks off on December 21 in Morocco. | The 27-year-old plays for Spanish second-tier club Granada and represented France at youth level before switching his international allegiance to Algeria. | He debuted for Algeria in a World Cup qualifier against Uganda two months ago and is one of three goalkeepers chosen. The others are Oussama Benbot from USM Alger and Anthony Mandrea of Caen. | Speaking after his debut, Zidane said: "It is an honour for me,…
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: Virtual Coverage of The Campaign to Free Dr. Abu Safiya. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qY5v……
(2025-12-14). Control your robot using smartphones: China teases first 'app store' for humanoid robot. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – If you are outside the house and you want to charge your humanoid robot with a job to be done, but you can't because it's not with you, this Chinese company has solved your issue.Chinese robot maker, Unitree Robotics, unveiled the world's first humanoid robot "app store" to help users access and control robots directly through their smartphones.The humanoid robot app store, which is called Unitree Robotics Developer Platform, is a developer platform designed to bring embodied intelligence into daily life by assisting customers and making their lives easier.A photo showing the humanoid robot app store.
(2025-12-14). Trump vows to retaliate IS attack. tribune.com.pk 
Two American troops and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of the Islamic State group opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol, officials said. | US CENTCOM announced the deaths on X after Syria's state media earlier reported an attack in the city of Palmyra had wounded American and Syrian troops. | "An ambush by a lone ISIS gunman" resulted in the three Americans' deaths as well as injuries to three additional troops, said CENTCOM, which oversees the US military in the Middle East. | "The gunman was engaged and killed," it said. | President Donald Trump said…
(2025-12-14). Wahab unveils multiple infrastructure projects across Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, on Sunday, inaugurated a series of development projects in Block F, North Nazimabad, Central District, including construction of internal roads, a sewerage system, and a stormwater drain. | In a media briefing, the mayor recalled that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) had promised development across Karachi once in power, emphasising that city funds would be spent responsibly and citizens' sense of deprivation addressed. He stressed that projects are being completed rather than merely marked with plaques. | Highlighting areas under illegal occupation, Wahab criticised previous admin…
(2025-12-14). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-14). Iran finishes in second place at Asian Youth Para Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran finished runner-up after winning a total of 262 medals at the end of the fifth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games held in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Persepolis edge Aluminum at 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Persepolis football team edged past Aluminum 1-0 here on Sunday at the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
(2025-12-14). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-14). "Into this Universe:" Heidegger and FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:29. juancole.com One recurrent theme in the unconventional quatrains that were later gathered under the rubric of the The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is surprise at having come into being unasked, and at being sentenced to non-being at the end of this bewildering life. This sentiment to my mind is a sign of medieval Persian secularism. The anonymous authors rejected the sacred history of the religions that aimed at explaining why being came into existence and at arguing for eternal life. This poetry does not show signs of belief in an afterlife. Edward FitzGerald, in his first edition of the Rubáiyát drew on a stanza in the Calcut…
(2025-12-14). Wednesday 1/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2025-12-14). Air Quality Authority Halts Delhi Outdoor Sports Amid Pollution Crisis. devdiscourse.com The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken decisive action against outdoor sports activities in Delhi and the NCR, citing the severe health risks posed by the current polluted air quality. The directive aims to protect children, who are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pollution.
(2025-12-14). Thousands Protest Orbán-Linked Abuse Cases In Budapest. eurasiareview.com By Nikolaus J. Kurmayer | ( The shocking revelations come just four months ahead of national elections, with Orbán's dominant right-wing Fidesz movement confronting its most serious opposition challenge in years. | Orbán r…
(2025-12-14). Europe's Final Alarm: The War In Ukraine And The Collapse Of Illusions OpEd. eurasiareview.com The war in Ukraine and its consequences will break the EU's hegemony. Acting too late with selfserving policies, the EU has isolated itself and must now confront a new reality shaped by a fragmented and shifting world order. | Europe Didn't Notice the Ground Shifting — Until Russia Pulled the Rug: | For three decades, Europe believed it had outgrown the kind of history written by tanks, trenches, and territorial conquest. It built a continent on treaties, trade, and the comforting belief that war was something that happened on television, not on its borders. Then Russia invaded Ukraine — an…
(2025-12-14). Lebanese Army refutes Israeli claims of arms in civilian home. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Lebanese Army says it inspected the building in Yanouh twice amid Israeli threats and found no weapons inside, refuting Israeli claims of their presence.
(2025-12-14). Ethiopian delegation visits Iran defense achievements fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Ethiopian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to the exhibition of Iran's defense industry achievements on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in inclement weather this weekend. ⚪ This comes as heavy rainfalls have been experienced in several parts of the country. ⚪ "Motorists are advised to delay their trips when they encounter heavy rainfalls and desist from crossing flooded bridges. Traffic officers will be deployed along the routes that are likely to be affected by severe weather patterns and motorists are urged to cooperate with them and obey their instructions," the RT…
(2025-12-14). BlueBird's Morocco Facility and Israel's Post-Normalization Strategy. orinocotribune.com By Islam Khatib — Dec 111, 2025 | Israel's BlueBird Aero Systems, considered a leader in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), made headlines with its expansion into Morocco. The company, which specializes in tactical drones and loitering munitions, has
(2025-12-14). Ukraine On The Gambling Table: How The West Misplayed Its Hand OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Dawn of Project Ukraine: Costly American Influence Operations Leading to Regime Change: | U.S. State Department official Victoria Nuland, in charge of Ukraine policy, The overwhelming majority of the population in Donbass and Crimea—ethnic Russians—rejected this "gamble" and oppos…
(2025-12-14). Washington's Waning Grip As Allies Drift OpEd. eurasiareview.com The political advocacy in Washington about resumption of the nuclear testing is more than technical necessity of the United States. Rather, it is a political argument that foregrounds US' recognition of the structural transformations that feature increasing deterrence dilemmas, strategic distrust and uncertainty regarding nuclear guarantees that too among the US allies, more than the rivaling states. | The recently released US' National Security Strategy also signals the US distrust in the traditional allies and vice versa, to name these allies is Europe which takes it as Trump administration's departure from…
(2025-12-14). Two killed, nine injured in shooting at Brown University. tribune.com.pk 
More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, officials said. | The Providence University remained in lockdown hours after a suspect with a firearm entered a building where students were taking exams. Officials do not believe there is any "specific, ongoing threat" from the suspect, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said late Saturday, but with law enforcement agencies canvassing the area and conducting a manhunt, a shelter-in-place…
(2025-12-14). Trump Has Trashed the US's Post-WW II Foreign Policy. counterpunch.org Europe should find some incentive to be more assertive and even aggressive in response to Vance's obnoxious references to Europe's "erasure" of its civilization and his appeals to Europe's dangerous neo-fascist parties. Trump added his own abuse, calling the European leaders "weak," and obnoxiously stating that NATO's members now call him "daddy." One of the sad aspects of the NSS is that it treats the European Union as a bigger threat to the United States than either Russia or China. Trump, who makes no sense on any of these matters, believes that the EU was formed to "screw" the United States. More stupidity.
(2025-12-14). French farmers block roads over cow disease cull. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of farmers in southwestern France blocked roads and set fire to bales of hay Saturday to protest the culling of cows due to a skin disease, as the government said one million cattle would be vaccinated. | French farmers have been angry over what they see as the government's heavy-handed response to an outbreak of nodular dermatitis, widely known as lumpy skin disease. | On Friday, veterinarians slaughtered a herd of more than 200 cows in the village of Les Bordes-sur-Arize near the Spanish border after discovering a single case of the sickness. Police had to disperse angry farmers as they escorted in…
(2025-12-14). Wednesday 12/17: California Historical Landmark Program – Negro Hill Cemetery, 13th Amendment Proclamation. indybay.org Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery | Green Valley Rd. & Shadowfax Lane | City of Folsom / Placer County | Gold Rush California Heritage…
(2025-12-14). "Stealing From Soldiers" : Netanyahu accused of bankrolling draft dodgers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Avigdor Liberman, who used to be Israel's defense minister, said Netanyahu, the Prime Minister, was stealing money from troops to give it to ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities whose members mostly don't serve in the military as Liberman said they should on Sunday. | Liberman said in a statement to Radio 103 FM that Netanyahu puts keeping the Haredi parties in his governing coalitions above all else, even if it hurts Israel's military forces. He said that a lot of public money is being spent to meet the needs of Shas and United Torah Judaism, which are parties that require this in return for their politi…
(2025-12-14). Thai-Cambodia Conflict Now A Forest Fire Out Of Control OpEd. eurasiareview.com As we have reached the end of the first week of a renewed round of fighting along the Thai-Cambodia conflict, there is now a realization that there is no longer any mutually trusted mechanism by both sides to attempt to bring fighting back under control and broker a cease fire once again. The conflict is effectively a forest fire burning out of control. | US President Donald Trump and Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim called for a ceasefire for 10.00 Thai-time on Saturday 13, both parties just ignored it. Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul is spurred on with an immediate rise in Thai nationalism not…
(2025-12-14). Capitalism, AI, Musicians & the Future of Labor with David Rovics. indybay.org Musician and political activist David Rovics talks about the role of AI for artists, capitalism, fascism and the working class…
(2025-12-14). Orban claims EU misled citizens over Russian funds, warns it could trigger chaos; 'A hidden war…'. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that the EU's plan to expropriate frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine amounts to a "declaration of war." Speaking at a rally in Mohacs, Orban criticized European leaders for misleading citizens about the financial burden of the conflict, arguing that loans and frozen funds ultimately shift costs onto taxpayers. He noted that negotiations over over ‚Ǩ200 billion in Russian reserves have occurred between Russia and the U.S., bypassing Europe. Orban emphasized the legal and financial implications of asset seizures, highlighting the growing tension betw…
(2025-12-14). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-14). Afghanistan emphasizes expanding trade activities with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has said that his country is willing to enhance trade-economic ties with Iran.
(2025-12-14). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-14). CLAT 2026 Answer Key Released, Raise Objections Before Dec 12. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities released today on the official Answer Key (Provisional), along with Question Papers, of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-14). Australia arrests 2 after gun attack during Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – One gunman was killed at the shooting scene, while the other suspect was injured and is being treated. The Jerusalem Post says that at least three people have been killed, with some reports saying up to 10 have lost their lives; however, the exact death toll is still unconfirmed.Earlier, Australian police announced the arrest of two suspects following reports of multiple gunshots during a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach."Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the scene should take shelter," New So…
(2025-12-14). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-14). Iranian students shine at World Mathematics Team Championship 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Five Iranian female students have won gold medals at the World Mathematics Team Championship (WMTC) 2025 held from December 3 to 8 in Bangkok, Thailand.
(2025-12-14). PCB decides against extending Azhar's contract. tribune.com.pk 
Azhar Mahmood's journey with the Pakistan Test team has come to an end. He served as head coach for only one series. The PCB has decided not to extend the former all-rounder's contract. | According to details, Azhar Mahmood — who earned around 7.5 million rupees per month in dollars — was among the most expensive local coaches. The former all-rounder, who holds British citizenship, had been associated with the board for quite some time. During the coaching tenures of Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, he was told that after being groomed as an assistant, he would eventually be appointed head coach.
(2025-12-14). Risk To Amazon Rainforest From Land Use And Climate Change. eurasiareview.com A new LMU study estimates that land use changes in conjunction with climate change could lead to the loss of up to 38 percent of the Amazon rainforest by the end of the 21st century. | The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. Its 5.5 million square kilometers are a hotspot of species diversity, a home for indigenous communities, and a lever for climate action. In biomass and soil, the rainforest stores a tenth of the entire carbon of terrestrial ecosystems. Through its enormous evaporative power, the Amazon forest draws moisture from the ocean into the interior of the country, where precipitation is…
(2025-12-14). Activists March Demanding the Release of Animal Rescuer from Jail. indybay.org Activists March Demanding the Release of Animal Rescuer from Jail | Zoe Rosenberg is jailed in Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility after being sentenced last week to 90 days in jail for rescuing four suffering chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-12-14). America's Energy Independence Threatened By "Dark Money" Lawfare. wattsupwiththat.com Beyond distorting our law and politics, this climate lawfare inflicts another harm on America: it suppresses production of reliable energy sources like natural gas in favor of weather-dependent windmills and solar panels.
(2025-12-14). Iranian professor at University of Arkansas fired. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The University of Arkansas in the United States has dismissed an Iranian professor from her position as director of the Middle Eastern Studies department over her social media posts in solidarity with Iran and Palestine.
(2025-12-14). Ethiopia: Systematic repression of human rights defenders exposes the failure of Post-2018 Reforms and reveals the urgent need of protection. fidh.org On International Human Rights Day, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) warns of an alarming escalation of repression in Ethiopia, as a new report published today reveals widespread patterns of arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, killings and exile targeting human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists.
Paris – Geneva, 10 December 2025. The report called « The Illusion of Progress: Ethiopia's human rights defenders under attack » is (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Japan Has Finally Drawn The Line, And A Trapped Beijing Knows It Analysis. eurasiareview.com The recent Sino-Japan tension over Taiwan and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's comments on defending Taiwan reflects the underlying power tension that has always been prevalent, but so far managed by conventional norms. The buck stops with Takaichi. She did what no Japanese leader had ever had the guts to do, to publicly state that: Japan's own security and national survival are inseparable from the fate of Taiwan. | In saying so, she simply stated a strategic truth that has long been whispered and understood but rarely acknowledged publicly in Tokyo, Washington, or even Taipei, for fear of upsetting the apple…
(2025-12-14). Tirah Valley on edge as insecurity, stalled talks leave residents displaced. tribune.com.pk 
A renewed wave of insecurity over the past two years in the Maidan area of the scenic Tirah Valley of Khyber tribal district has severely disrupted daily life, crippling economic activity and forcing hundreds of families to abandon their homes in search of safety. | According to local sources, business activity across Tirah Valley has come to a near standstill, with markets largely deserted due to persistent fear and uncertainty. The education of children has been badly affected, as most schools have remained closed for nearly a year. Residents say there is also an acute lack of functional health facilities, c…
(2025-12-14). Tehran cultural center screens "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," a 2025 romantic fantasy film by American filmmaker Park Joong Eun, known professionally as Kogonada, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Children In Incubators Are Particularly Vulnerable To Hearing Loss And Brain Development Damage. eurasiareview.com Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers will look at what can be done to protect children's hearing and development. | By Kathrine Nitter for SINTEF | Many parents of premature babies can identify with the surreal experience of holding their newborn baby, while the sound of the breathing machine drowns out their voice. | For some newborns, this is the start of a long hospital stay where technology saves lives, but can also create new challenges. | Premature babies, those born before the 37th week of pregnancy, are par…
(2025-12-14). Iran not to give in to threats, aggression: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has said Iranian people will never surrender to threats and aggression and will stand united against the aggressor.
(2025-12-14). Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship. sanews.gov.za Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship | The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has encouraged South Africans to submit written comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. ⚪ The Draft Revised White Paper outlines a vision for the most fundamental reform to South Africa's citizenship, immigration and refugee protection frameworks in a generation. ⚪ "It is designed to clamp down on fraud and abuse, enhance national security, improve service delivery, and promote economic development. ⚪ "Members of the public are encouraged to provide their inputs…
(2025-12-14). Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. fidh.org On the occasion of the World Human Rights Day, civil society organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the Hong Kong government to immediately release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. The authorities must stop suppressing individuals who exercise legitimate human rights work.
Joint NGO World Human Rights Day Statement_Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheu… by obsdefenders | – |
(2025-12-14). Tiny robot smaller than a grain of salt gains autonomous abilities. tribune.com.pk 
Scientists in the United States have developed a robot smaller than a grain of salt that can sense, think and act on its own, marking a breakthrough that researchers say solves an engineering challenge dating back more than four decades. | Teams from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania have created the microscopic machine, which integrates computing, sensing and movement in a form previously considered impossible at such a scale. | The robot contains a 55-nanometre computer, temperature sensors accurate to within 0.3 degrees Celsius, and tiny motors that allow it to move through liqui…
(2025-12-14). Brown University Shooting Suspect Remains At Large-What Is A Mass Shooting? A Look At 2025 College Campus Shooting In US. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Authorities in Rhode Island were actively looking for a suspect following a shooting at Brown University in Providence that left two people dead and eight others critically …
(2025-12-14). Annual Human Rights Day Candlelight Vigil in Sacramento Features Raging Grannies. indybay.org The vigil celebrated the 77th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
(2025-12-14). Territory For Peace? Leaked Miami Talks Reveal Shift In US Strategy On Ukraine. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( In November and December, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met covertly with Putin's close aide Kirill Dmitriev. A preliminary 28-point draft was shared with senior Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Andriy Yermak after their marathon talks. | Despite…
(2025-12-14). DOJ Pressured Lawyers To 'Find' Evidence UCLA Tolerated Antisemitism. popularresistance.org On the morning of Thursday, July 31, James B. Milliken was enjoying a round of golf at the remote Sand Hills club in Western Nebraska when his cellphone buzzed. | Milliken was still days away from taking the helm of the sprawling University of California system, but his new office was on the line with disturbing news: The Trump administration was freezing hundreds of millions of dollars of research funding at the University of California, Los Angeles, UC's biggest campus. Milliken quickly packed up and made the five-hour drive to Denver to catch the next flight to California. | He landed on the front lines of one…
(2025-12-14). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 14. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 14.
(2025-12-14). Australia's Bondi Beach shooting death toll rises to 16; at least 40 injured. geo.tv 
(2025-12-14). Thousands Protest Orbán-Linked Abuse Cases In Budapest. eurasiareview.com By Nikolaus J. Kurmayer | ( The shocking revelations come just four months ahead of national elections, with Orbán's dominant right-wing Fidesz movement confronting its most serious opposition challenge in years. | Orbán r…
(2025-12-14). Hanging Gardens of Babylon. en.mehrnews.com BAGHDAD, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Amidst the warm soil of Mesopotamia, traces of one of the most imaginative structures of the ancient world can still be seen in Babylon.
(2025-12-14). Iran Army tactics recently being reviewed: senior commander. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army says that there has been necessary amendments to the army's tactics recently to improve its performance on land, the sea, and the air.
(2025-12-14). Nepal's Indigenous communities pay the highest price for their part in the organized illegal wildlife trade. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-14). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-14). Security guard dies allegedly recording TikTok video in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-14). India: Is The 15th Press Council Collapsing? OpEd. eurasiareview.com Not to speak of a fully functioning government-sponsored media watchdog in the largest democracy on Earth, but the Press Council of India (PCI), which remains inactive for a full year, is on the verge of collapse. | The quasi-judicial body, which was initiated to safeguard and nurture the freedom of press in India, continues to be non-functioning since 5 October 2024 (the date of expiry of PCI's 14th Council). Since then various initiatives to constitute the statutory 15th council to carry forward its prescribed activities confronted different hurdles. Currently the PCI has its chairperson (Justice Ranjana Pra…
(2025-12-14). European Strategy For Particle Physics Reaches An Important Milestone. eurasiareview.com At its 225th session, the CERN Council received the recommendations for the update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics, the aim of which is to develop a common vision for the future of the field. The recommendations will be reviewed by the Council in the coming months. A final decision is expected at a dedicated Council Session in Budapest in May 2026. | Launched in March 2024, the update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics (ESPP) process is designed to develop a visionary and concrete plan that greatly advances human knowledge in fundamental physics through the realisation of the next flag…
(2025-12-14). K-P completes three hydropower projects, eyes Rs4.4bn annual revenue. tribune.com.pk 
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government has completed three hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 63 megawatts using its own resources, a move expected to generate Rs4.4 billion in annual revenue for the province, Express News reported. | The projects were completed during the current year and include the 40.8MW Koto hydropower project in Lower Dir, the 11.8MW Karora project in Shangla, and the 10.2MW Jabori project in Mansehra. | Secretary Energy and Power Nisar Ahmed disclosed the details while chairing a review meeting at PEDO House on the progress of seven ongoing hydropower projects in the province.
(2025-12-14). Iran runners-up at 2025 Asian Youth Para Games. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran finished second at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) in Dubai.
(2025-12-14). Intention to deregister three private higher education institutions. sanews.gov.za Intention to deregister three private higher education institutions | The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has issued a notice of intention to cancel the registration of private higher education institutions City Varsity, Damelin, and ICESA City Campus. ⚪ "Institutions that fail to meet their legal and educational obligations cannot be allowed to compromise the futures of the people they serve," the Ministry of Higher Education and Training said on Saturday. ⚪ The decision was undertaken in the interest of protecting students and upholding the integrity of the sector after a prolonged…
(2025-12-14). TPO to hold conference on trade opportunities with India. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) will hold its second conference on understanding the Indian market and trade opportunities later this month, as officials and business representatives assess ways to expand Iran's limited share of one of the world's largest economies.
(2025-12-14). A Narrower US Compass: Japan And The Indo-Pacific In The 2025 NSS Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Pratnashree Basu | The
(2025-12-14). Iran's women's futsal team invited to Brazil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Head Coach of Iran's women's National Futsal team Shahrzad Mozaffar announced that Brazil has officially invited Iran to participate in a four-nation tournament.
(2025-12-14). IMF conditionalities part of agreed reform plan, says FinMin. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Finance clarified, in a statement on Sunday, that there is nothing new in the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) conditionalities. It stated that the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) is a continuation of the agreed reform agenda being implemented in a phased manner for the country's economic stability and sustainable growth. | At the start of the IMF program, the Government of Pakistan presented its proposed reform policies, which the IMF incorporated into the MEFP in phases. The ministry stated that viewing these as sudden or unexpected new conditions reflects a lack of awa…
(2025-12-14). Iran condemns Australia attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has condemned the deadly attack on Sunday in Australia.
(2025-12-14). Thursday 12/18: Pack the Port: Get Killer Cargo Out of Oakland. indybay.org 530 Water St, Oakland…
(2025-12-14). 11 killed, injured in shooting at Brown University. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Eleven people were killed and injured in a shooting that took place on Saturday on the campus of Brown University.
(2025-12-14). Scottish leaders Hearts beat Falkirk to go six points clear. tribune.com.pk 
Hearts went six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as Claudio Braga and Stephen Kingsley were on target in a 2-0 win at Falkirk on Saturday. | Victory opened up a gap over second-placed Celtic after Hearts beat the Scottish champions last week to end a four-game run without a win. | But the Glasgow giants, who face St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday, have two games in hand. | Edinburgh club Hearts, however, have a plus seven advantage on goal difference. | Hearts needed just 66 seconds to take the lead on Saturday with Braga first to react when a powerful Lawrence Shankland s…
(2025-12-14). Israeli Enemy Attacks on South Lebanon Continue: Martyrs Recorded. english.almanar.com.lb The Zionist enemy continued on Sunday its violations and attacks on South Lebanon. In this regard, Al-Manar correspondent indicated that an Israeli drone targeted a car in Jowayya town, leaving one martyr. A Lebanese citizen was injured after an Israeli drone targeted a car in the outskirts of Safad Al-Batikh town, and another martyr was …
(2025-12-14). Arrests of Afghan asylum seekers rise across US: report. tribune.com.pk 1701351241-1/Afghan-refugees-(3)1701351241-1.jpeg)
Arrests and detentions of Afghan asylum seekers have increased across the United States, including individuals who were awaiting immigration court hearings and complying with official requirements, The Guardian reported on Friday. | The development has raised alarm among lawyers and rights groups, who warn that the sudden detentions have created fear and insecurity within Afghan refugee communities. | According to the report, the arrests are no longer limited to routine immigration check-ins. In several cases, Afghan asylum seekers were detained directly from their communities. | In northern California alone,…
(2025-12-14). Hezbollah's move in launching Women's Action Unit marks a milestone. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The official launch of Hezbollah's Women's Action Unit marks a defining organizational and social milestone, reflecting decades of accumulated women's participation and responding to the demands of a critical historical moment.
(2025-12-14). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-14). UN chief condemns 'horrific' drone attack in Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — A drone attack has hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
(2025-12-14). China: It's all too late for the West. uwidata.com 
I have been to many cities and states across the US, from Washington to New York, from California to Texas, and from Chicago to Atlanta. I have been to all G-8 countries except Japan. I have also traveled to numerous European countries outside the G-8. I am familiar with major Russian cities from the far …
(2025-12-14). 'Was Syria Worth This Price?' OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Thanaa Jebbi | Throughout the years of the Syrian revolution, I never managed to enter any regime-held areas. This was partly for security reasons – and partly because I had sealed those cities in my memory as if they were black holes, one that should never be returned to. Although I was among those who dreamed of the regime's fall, one of the early voices out in the streets, the final years before its collapse were so heavy that the dream felt distant, almost impossible. I nearly lost hope of ever seeing Damascus again. | But on September 15, 2025, I returned to Damascus for the first time since the fall o…
(2025-12-14). California 175 – "Matunda Ya Kwanza" – California State Capitol Kwanzaa. indybay.org 2025 Kwanzaa Season is here, we kickoff global festivities for our "California Grown" Pan African Holiday reflecting upon California 175 and our very unique journey in the California sunshine.
(2025-12-14). Tehran conference on Afghanistan begins tomorrow. tribune.com.pk 
Iran is going to host a two-day conference in its capital on December 15-16 on Afghanistan. The meeting is expected to be attended by special representatives from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China and Russia. | Pakistan Special Representative for Afghanistan Mohammad Sadiq, Pakistan Ambassador to Kabul Ubaid Ur Rehman Nizamani, and Pakistan Ambassador to Tehran Mudassir Tipu will attend it. | Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov, China's Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs Yu Xiaoyong, and representatives of the presidents of Uzbek…
(2025-12-14). Trump Is Wrong About The Economy: The Fed Should Lower Rates OpEd. eurasiareview.com We all have come to accept that Trump makes totally whacked out claims about the economy, which his cabinet and other top aides must mindlessly repeat and embellish. His favorite invention is the booming economy. | Trump tells us that no one has ever seen anything like it. He boasts about $20 trillion of investment coming into the country. At the same time, Trump is demanding that the Fed lower interest rates. If anything like Trump's boasts were true, the Fed would be crazy to lower interest rates. | Twenty trillion dollars is two-thirds of GDP. If even one-tenth of this amount of money was being added to inv…
(2025-12-14). India's Perception Of China: Rhetoric Of Rapprochement, Reality Of Repression OpEd. eurasiareview.com India's claim that relations with China are "improving," as recently stated by the Indian Army Chief, collapses under the weight of facts emerging from the ground. The detention of Chinese national Liu Qunjing on November 24, 2025, along the India—Nepal border is not an isolated security incident; it is part of a clear, sustained pattern that exposes New Delhi's duplicity. While India projects an image of diplomatic stabilization with Beijing, its actions reflect deep mistrust, aggressive surveillance, and a willingness to instrumentalize security narratives for political and strategic ends. | According…
(2025-12-14). Watch: Ahmed Hussain takes a stunner against India. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's middle-order batter Ahmed Hussain delivered a moment of brilliance in the field during the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 clash against arch-rivals India at the ICC Academy on Sunday. | Already in the spotlight after a match-winning century in Pakistan's tournament opener against Malaysia at The Sevens on Friday, Ahmed added another highlight to his growing reel — this time in the field. | www.facebook.com/AsianCricketCouncil/vid……
(2025-12-14). Palestine in Pictures: November 2025. electronicintifada.net A monthly digest of key developments in Palestine showcasing powerful images by photojournalists.
(2025-12-14). Why Israel is to blame for attacks on Jews in Australia? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — A study of record of the Israeli security apparatus compels one to think that, for specific reasons, Israeli regime is the prime suspect behind the armed attack on Jewish community in Australia.
(2025-12-14). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-14). Syrian who killed Americans was part of security forces. geo.tv 
Syrian forces and US troops are seen during a patrol near Turkish border in Hasakah, Syria. — Reuters/FileSyrian govt describes attack on US convoy as "terrorist attack".Syria arrests 11 security members after killing of US personnel.Washington says deadly attack carried out by Daesh…
(2025-12-14). Explosions reported in Ukraine's Odessa Region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Explosions were heard in Ukraine's southern Odessa Region on Sunday, according to media reports.
(2025-12-14). Kyrgyzstan: FIDH Delegation Barred from Entering Kyrgyzstan Following FIDH's Designation as "Undesirable" by Russia. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), strongly condemns the politically motivated refusal by the Kyrgyzstani authorities to allow a delegation of FIDH representatives into Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Paris, 12 December 2025. On the early morning of 12 December 2025, Kyrgyzstani border guards at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek denied three (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-14). Pakistani stuntman Sultan Golden sets reverse drive world record. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistani stuntman Sultan Muhammad Golden set a new world record during a stunt show in Quetta, Balochistan, on Saturday. | Sultan Golden completed a one-mile drive in reverse in 57 seconds, surpassing the previous record set in 2022 by an American stuntman, who had covered the distance in one minute and 15 seconds. | #Pakistan's very own, Guinness record holder, The legend "Sultan Golden" Making history once again in #Quetta | The real #balochistan, They were never shown in their movies .. #Dhurandhar pic.twitter.com/V2oca4OuQ9 | — Rabia Shaikh (@Rabia09961235) December 14, 2025 | Organisers said the ti…
(2025-12-14). Violent Clash in Khatima: Arrest and Aftermath. devdiscourse.com A 23-year-old man was killed in a stabbing incident following a heated argument in Khatima, Uttarakhand, police have reported.
(2025-12-14). FIA stops passenger at Islamabad airport using brother's passport. tribune.com.pk 
The Immigration Unit of the Federal Investigation Agency apprehended a passenger from boarding a flight at Islamabad International Airport on Sunday after he attempted to travel to Italy using his brother's passport and resident card. | According to a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) spokesperson, the passenger, identified as Muhammad Arslan, was travelling on flight TK751 and was found suspicious during immigration clearance. | Further checks revealed he had presented the passport and residence card of his brother, Muhammad Imran. | The passenger has been handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in…
(2025-12-14). At Least 15 Dead In Mass Shooting At Sydney's Bondi Beach. eurasiareview.com At least 15 people have died after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday night. | Police in the state of New South Wales (NSW) confirmed that at least 15 people, including a gunman, have died after the incident at the iconic beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs, Xinhua reported. | The state's ambulance service said that 16 people had been taken to hospital, with several others treated at the scene. | A second gunman was among those taken to hospital. At least two police officers were also injured. | Nine Network television reported that up to 20 people had been shot. | The shooting occurred at around 6: 40…
(2025-12-14). Alabama Begs Supreme Court to Make It Easier to Execute People With Intellectual Disabilities. theintercept.com 
The bizarre oral argument in Hamm v. Smith shows how decades of case law rooted in science is now under siege at the high court.
(2025-12-14). Salah sets up goal on Liverpool return. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. | The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came off the substitutes' bench to huge cheers in the 26th minute, replacing injured defender Joe Gomez. | The home team, whose title defence has collapsed after a shocking run of results, were leading 1-0 at the time, with France forward Hugo Ekitike on the scoresheet after just 46 seconds. | Brighton squandered a number of oppo…
(2025-12-14). Serie Nacional: Las Tunas y Matanzas se escapan. cubadebate.cu Leñadores de Las Tunas y Cocodrilos de Matanzas ganaron hoy sus respectivos desafíos y amenazaron con escaparse del pelotón de vanguardia en la recta final de la fase clasificatoria de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los vigentes campeones se mantuvieron firmes en la primera posición seguidos a dos juegos y medio por los yumurinos.
(2025-12-14). Camila y Alejandra, espirituanas en una biblioteca. cubadebate.cu El diálogo fluyó con ellas como si fueran mis hijas. No era ningún montaje. Vienen a esta Biblioteca al menos dos veces a la semana a estudiar para pruebas, seminarios y trabajos prácticos. Aquí encuentran más silencio, tranquilidad y mucha compresión de los bibliotecarios. Camila quiere ser veterinaria y Alejandra Pediatra.
(2025-12-14). Milwaukee, December 15, 2025: Rally in Support of Judge Hannah Dugan! ICE Out of Milwaukee! wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera ICE has NO place in our courthouses. The community is united in solidarity to defend due process and demand that we uphold the integrity of our judicial system. Join us on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 8: 30 a.m. — 9: 30 a.m. at the Milwaukee Federal Building (517 E Wisconsin Ave) for …
(2025-12-14). Acuerda XI Pleno del Comité Central posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso del Partido. cubadebate.cu Los miembros del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, reunidos este sábado en su XI Pleno, acordaron posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso de la organización política, previsto a efectuarse en abril del 2026.
(2025-12-14). Estados Unidos: Muertos y heridos tras tiroteo masivo en Universidad de Brown. cubadebate.cu El director del FBI, Kash Patel, aseguró que personal de la agencia se encuentra en el lugar de los hechos y presta asistencia a otros organismos. "Pondremos a su disposición todos los recursos necesarios. Por favor, oren por todos los involucrados. Actualizaremos la información a medida que podamos", declaró.
(2025-12-14). Acuerda XI Pleno del Comité Central posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso del Partido. cubadebate.cu Los miembros del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, reunidos este sábado en su XI Pleno, acordaron posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso de la organización política, previsto a efectuarse en abril del 2026.
(2025-12-14). How Carnet de Passage eases land travel in Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) says the issuance of the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) has created new opportunities for international land travel by simplifying border procedures for vehicles.
(2025-12-14). Desarticulan en La Habana peligrosa red de tráfico de drogas. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de la operación, 24 personas fueron detenidas y se encuentran bajo proceso penal, mientras se incautaron más de 11 millones de CUP que iban a ser extraídos del país para financiar actividades delictivas. Las fuerzas del orden ocuparon además precursores químicos como acetona, vehículos y viviendas.
(2025-12-14). The Shape Of Sand Grains Reveals The Distance Traveled By Rivers. eurasiareview.com A team from the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has collaborated with researchers from the University of Málaga (UMA) and the University of Córdoba (UCO) on an article published in the Journal of Sedimentary Research, which examines the relationship between the shape of sand grains and the distance traveled in the Arlanzón River (Burgos) and the Guadalhorce River (Málaga). | The study analyzes the abrasion of the sand grains transported by the Burgos river on its journey from its source in the Sierra de la Demanda to its confluence with the Arlanza River, and compares them w…
(2025-12-14). Friday 12/26: 2025 Greater Sacramento Kwanzaa Unity Celebration – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org Rancho Cordova City Hall | American River Room | 2729 Prospect Park | Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670…
(2025-12-14). Díaz-Canel: "La unidad que necesitamos es la de quienes discuten fuerte, pero marchan juntos" cubadebate.cu Nos espera un trabajo intenso. Que nadie espere soluciones fáciles o inmediatas, consideró este sábado, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al clausurar la jornada de trabajo del XI Pleno del órgano superior de dirección del Partido entre uno y otro congreso.
(2025-12-14). Desarticulan en La Habana peligrosa red de tráfico de drogas. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de la operación, 24 personas fueron detenidas y se encuentran bajo proceso penal, mientras se incautaron más de 11 millones de CUP que iban a ser extraídos del país para financiar actividades delictivas. Las fuerzas del orden ocuparon además precursores químicos como acetona, vehículos y viviendas.
(2025-12-14). Díaz-Canel: "La unidad que necesitamos es la de quienes discuten fuerte, pero marchan juntos" cubadebate.cu Nos espera un trabajo intenso. Que nadie espere soluciones fáciles o inmediatas, consideró este sábado, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al clausurar la jornada de trabajo del XI Pleno del órgano superior de dirección del Partido entre uno y otro congreso.
(2025-12-14). Unione Patologica, quanto ci costi cara! strategic-culture.su –°ome una massa tumorale, l'Unione si sviluppa non seguendo la forma propria dell'organismo che la ospita, ma contro di essa, assorbendo le energie vitali degli Stati e delle comunità per sostenere un processo autoreferenziale di espansione | Segue nostro Federalismi incompiuti | L'Unione Europea non costituisce una semplice tappa nel percorso del coordinamento sovranazionale, né un momento transitorio verso un possibile "feder…
(2025-12-14). The Horn Of Africa States: The Region's Enduring Dilemma — A Rich Geography And Poor Institutions OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Horn of Africa States region comprises Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti (the 'SEED' countries) and together with Yemen and other neighboring countries, it truly occupies a major geostrategic location through which pass global trade routes and choke points including the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Somali Sea and the Bab El Mandab Strait. It is a fragile region on the political plain, offers substantial opportunities on the economic front, and is marked by an unsteady security landscape. It is a region whose future leans more how it can manage not only its internal idiosyncrasies but also how it ca…
(2025-12-14). Storia geopolitica della Turchia repubblicana. strategic-culture.su L'azione turca verso l'esterno viene spesso fraintesa (o non compresa) dagli analisti occidentali che spesso la bollano utilizzando in senso dispregiativo il termine "neo-ottomanesimo". In questo contributo si cercherà invece di ricostruire la geopolitica turca (in dettaglio) dalla fondazione della Repubblica ad oggi. | Segue nostro Tendenzialmente si distinguono almeno sei diverse traiettorie nella politica estera turca dalla proclamazi…
(2025-12-14). We now see the ugly face of Gaza's 'new normal'. aljazeera.com Israel's genocidal campaign has left behind a reality that our starved bodies cannot survive.
(2025-12-14). 'Hero' bystander tackles attacker at Australia Jewish festival shooting. aljazeera.com Officials, social media users hail bystander, identified by Australian media as Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed gunman.
(2025-12-14). In Khartoum, exhumation of makeshift graves reawakens families' grief. aljazeera.com Families had to bury their loved ones in yards and streets when fighting raged. Now they're being moved to cemeteries.
(2025-12-14). Australian PM declares Sydney shooting a 'terrorist' attack targeting Jews. aljazeera.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared the shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach a 'terrorist' attack.
(2025-12-14). Zelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks. aljazeera.com The Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
(2025-12-14). UN condemns killing of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Sudan drone attack. aljazeera.com UN says six Bangladesh peacekeepers were killed when a drone strike hit Sudan's central region of Kordofan.
(2025-12-14). The Real Numbers Behind Trump's Economy. aljazeera.com The US president says the economy and investment is booming, but data and living costs tell a different story.
(2025-12-14). Person of interest held in hunt for gunman who killed 2 at Brown University. aljazeera.com Police not looking for anyone else over the shooting that wounded nine people at Ivy League school in northeastern US.
(2025-12-14). The prison to school pipeline: Why freedom behind bars starts with the mind. aljazeera.com Inside the US prison system, finding an avenue for higher education is a monumental task.
(2025-12-14). Deadly mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach stuns Australia. aljazeera.com The shooting at Bondi Beach declared as a 'terrorist incident' after at least 11 people killed and 29 injured.
(2025-12-14). Why the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire is failing. aljazeera.com The truce did not address the root cause of the conflict. A new initiative with a clear enforcement mechanism is needed.
(2025-12-14). World reacts to Jewish festival shooting attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach. aljazeera.com Countries from New Zealand to Iran denounce mass shooting in Australia.
(2025-12-14). Freeride World Tour Qualifier kicks off in Xinjiang's Hemu. ecns.cn The 2025/2026 Hemu Freeride Festival Qualifier kicked off on Friday at the Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Hemu village of the Altay prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2025-12-14). Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display at Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. ecns.cn Starting with four pieces from the collection of the king of France, Louis XIV, the largest showcase of the Louvre in China is taking place in Shanghai, featuring more than 300 artifacts from the museum's collection.
(2025-12-14). China launches carrier rocket to deploy experimental cargo ship and satellite. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). British content creator's street interview strikes nerve of some Japanese netizens. ecns.cn A recent street interview video filmed in Japan by independent British content creator Luke Johnston has sparked heated discussions online.
(2025-12-14). (W.E. Talk) Japanese PM Takaichi's wrong remarks on Taiwan 'dangerously divisive': David Gosset. ecns.cn David Gosset, an expert in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative said during an interview on the "W.E. Talk" program that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's inappropriate remarks on Taiwan have "clearly undermined the long-accumulated trust between China and Japan."
(2025-12-14). Comicomment: Unsealing the coffin and reviving militarism. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's brazen remarks on Taiwan sound a stark warning that Japan's militarist demons are being summoned anew.
(2025-12-14). Navigating headwinds and charting new blueprint. ecns.cn China must deliver substantial progress and new breakthroughs in boosting scientific and technological innovation, fostering new drivers of growth, and promoting economic structural improvement and upgrading, Xi said.But China remains steady-handed: the tougher the challenges, the more it will lean on reform and opening-up to unlock potential and cultivate new drivers of growth.
(2025-12-14). Xi: World yearns for peace, trust more than ever. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Friday for greater mutual respect, trust and understanding in the international community to bridge the global deficit in peace, as he extended a congratulatory letter to a forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan.
(2025-12-14). China to maintain stable economic growth in 2026. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). The Nanjing Massacre: 88 years on, remembering history and praying for peace. ecns.cn On December 13, 1937, Japanese invading forces captured Nanjing and carried out a massacre that lasted more than forty days, an atrocity that shocked the world then, and still does to this very day.
(2025-12-14). Joint press release issued on meeting between Chinese, UAE FMs. ecns.cn File photo of the United Arab Emirates national flag and the Chinese national flag.It also voiced firm support for the Chinese government in achieving national reunification and opposition to any external interference in China's internal affairs.
(2025-12-14). New fish species discovered in China's Xizang. ecns.cn A new fish species has been discovered in Zayul County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, providing insights for studies of fish diversity and biological evolution in the Himalayan area, said the Institute of Plateau Biology of the Xizang Autonomous Region on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Average age of China's workforce nearing 40, report says. ecns.cn The average age of China's workforce is approaching 40, said a report from the China Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research at the Central University of Finance and Economics published on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Russia completes flight tests for 'Ionozond' satellite system. ecns.cn Russia has completed the flight tests of four "Ionosfera-M" satellites, which are designed to study physical processes in the Earth's ionosphere, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos announced on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Israel exploits chance to strike Hamas but risks angering Trump. haaretz.com Israel's killing of a key planner of the October 7 attack is unlikely to prompt a serious Hamas response, but it could complicate U.S. efforts to advance a fragile cease-fire and lay the groundwork for Gaza's postwar order…
(2025-12-14). back to How escalating settler intimidation and violence are normalized in parliament. haaretz.com 'There is no such thing as Palestinians…You are depraved': Working in the human rights field, I'm used to seeing settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, but I was still shocked to see that same violence mirrored in the Knesset, as far-right lawmakers mounted a vicious verbal attack on an Arab MK…
(2025-12-14). Freed hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: still see Arabs as human beings, an unpopular opinion in Israel after October. haaretz.com Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in March 2023 and held in captivity in Iraq until September. Read her full Haaretz Podcast interview about the shock of returning to a post-October 7 Israel and sparring with right wing pundit Amit Segal — plus her analyses of Iraq, Syria and Gaza…
(2025-12-14). high court annuls Netanyahu firing of attorney general, ruling it. haaretz.com The government voted to dismiss Gali Baharav-Miara in August after months of tensions over her opposition to Netanyahu ministers' attempts to curb the independence of Israel's judiciary…
(2025-12-14). Oct. 7 government probe bill gives Netanyahu coalition final say on committee members. haaretz.com Because the opposition has indicated it will not cooperate with the coalition's investigation committee, the current draft of the bill effectively gives the government the power to appoint all six committee members…
(2025-12-14). Jaffa Sheikh arrested after calling local religious Zionist group during rally. haaretz.com Police said they arrested Jaffa Sheikh Issam Setel on Sunday for disturbing the public order after demonstrators allegedly chanted racist slogans during a rally against violence that he led in support of a family that was attacked with pepper spray, in which a pregnant woman was wounded…
(2025-12-14). Disarming Hezbollah and Hamas: from existential imperative to diplomatic bargaining chip. haaretz.com The very definition of 'disarmament' has several interpretations, and a few weeks ago, U.S. Special Envoy to Lebanon and Syria Tom Barrack said it was 'not reasonable' to ask Lebanon to forcibly disarm Hezbollah, adding that 'everybody's scared to death to go into civil war'…
(2025-12-14). first fatal antisemitic attack was a massacre. Israel must not exploit it. haaretz.com Any deliberate attempt to exploit pain after such an attack does not serve justice for the dead; rather, it sows fear, recrimination and suspicion. Israel's choice of words, especially today, matters…
(2025-12-14). Israeli settlers reportedly attack Palestinian village in West Bank, wounding nine. haaretz.com According to residents, the Israeli settler attack against a village near Jericho focused on a building where foreign activists had been wounded in November…
(2025-12-14). top court strikes down police protocol allowing detention based on profiling. haaretz.com Petitions submitted by several human rights organizations argued that current police conduct allows officers to define, based on their personal perception, suspects who appear 'problematic,' to demand identification without any explanation, and to check their information in police databases…
(2025-12-14). Israeli ministers weighing legalizing West Bank outposts evacuated in 2005, source says. haaretz.com The repopulation of these settlements is expected to deepen Israel's military presence in an area that is supposed to be under Palestinian civil and security control. This counters the principles of the 2005 disengagement, which called for no Israeli presence in the area…
(2025-12-14). Umukuuka wa Bugisu gets sh10m boost to kick-start development plan. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umukuuka III wa Bugisu Sir Jude Mike Mudoma has received sh10m to kickstart implementation of his Strategic Plan covering FY2024/25 to FY2027/28. The cultural leader expressed his gratitude towards the contributors, saying one of the priorities in his strategic plan is the development of low-cost housing for the workers …
(2025-12-14). Zimbabweans sweep ANOCA Africa Olympics golf titles. independent.co.ug 
Luanda, Angola | THE INDEPENDENT | Zimbabwe's teenage sensations Munesu Chimhini and Miriam Masiya have clinched gold at the golf event of the 4th ANOCA African Youth Games at Mangais Resort in Luanda today. Sixteen-year-old Masiya was in command from day one, winning the girls' competition by a dominant 17 shots, while Chimhini, who is only …
(2025-12-14). Rising innovators position Uganda as a hub for practical, local solutions. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's innovation sector is proving that world-class ideas can be built right here at home. From digital platforms to practical, real-world solutions, a new generation of creators is redefining what it means to innovate in a resource-constrained but opportunity-rich environment. The latest episode of the Ugandan Podcast, "Made in …
(2025-12-14). Turkish president warns Black Sea should not become "area of confrontation" independent.co.ug 
ANKARA | Xinhua | The Black Sea should not become "an area of confrontation" between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. "The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Everyone needs safe navigation in the Black Sea," Türkiye's semi-official Anadolu …
(2025-12-14). In eastern DR Congo's Uvira, war scars linger as calm cautiously returns. independent.co.ug 
UVIRA, DR Congo | Xinhua | Along the road linking Bukavu to Uvira in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the marks of war remain stark and unmistakable following a series of offensives by the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels, who recently claimed they had taken control of the strategic city of Uvira. …
(2025-12-14). A peaceful election is a duty of every peace-loving Ugandan. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Uganda is in the middle of an election cycle, with campaigns steadily ongoing at the presidential, parliamentary, and local council levels. While the general process has largely been orderly and the public continues to enjoy the campaign season, there have unfortunately been reported isolated incidents of violence. The …
(2025-12-14). Mungu Feni Foundation wins top NGO award in West Nile. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Mungu Feni Foundation has been recognised for its locally driven community empowerment work after securing two top honours at the West Nile Quality Brand Awards, highlighting the growing profile of grassroots-led development initiatives in the region. At the 2025 ceremony, the foundation was named Best Community Development NGO in …
(2025-12-14). Youth in Benin rally to condemn attempted coup. independent.co.ug 
COTONOU | Xinhua | Young people from about a dozen movements in Benin on Saturday organized a peaceful march in the streets of Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, to condemn the attempted coup of Dec. 7, Xinhua observed at the scene. Setting off from Fidjrosse toward the Place de l'Amazone along a …
(2025-12-14). Why Washington Now Sees Africa as Crucial to National Security. moderndiplomacy.eu The release of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy marks not simply an update in policy but a fundamental shift in America's doctrine of power for the twenty-first century. Washington now recognizes that security can no longer be anchored solely in military predominance. It is increasingly defined by the capacity to organize and govern strategic …
(2025-12-14). China's Opening-Up and Its Global Economic Impact. moderndiplomacy.eu China has consistently adhered to its fundamental national policy of opening up to the outside world and has taken concrete measures to promote the building of an open global economy. In your opinion, China has made numerous contributions to global economic development through its opening-up policy. China has successfully implemented its economic opening-up policy by …
(2025-12-14). Managing Crises in the Global South: What Leaders Need to Know. moderndiplomacy.eu In today's interconnected and unpredictable world, no government, corporation, or public institution is immune to crisis. Natural disasters, cyberattacks, economic shocks, public scandals, and misinformation campaigns can emerge suddenly, threatening stability, credibility, and public confidence. For leaders, particularly in the Global South, where governance systems often face chronic resource constraints, limited institutional capacity, and fragmented …
(2025-12-14). Shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach Leaves 10 Dead, Multiple Injured. moderndiplomacy.eu Ten people are dead and many others have been injured after a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, according to officials. Thirteen individuals were taken to the hospital as first responders worked to save lives. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as "shocking and distressing," emphasizing the efforts of emergency responders on the scene. …
(2025-12-14). Hamas confirms death of top Gaza commander after Israeli strike. newarab.com 
Hamas on Sunday confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad in a strike outside Gaza City. | The Hamas statement described Saad as the commander of its military manufacturing unit. Israel said it killed Saad after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory's south. Hamas also said it had named a new commander but did not give details. | Saturday's strike west of Gaza City reportedly killed four people. Another three were wounded, according to Al-Awda hospital. Hamas in its initial statement described the vehicle struck as a civilian…
(2025-12-14). US presses 70 countries to join Gaza stabilisation force. newarab.com 
The US State Department is seeking to assemble a multinational force of around 10,000 soldiers from dozens of countries as part of its Washington has reportedly sent formal requests to around 70 nations it hopes to recruit troops from, but so far has had little success, officials told The Wall St…
(2025-12-14). Egypt: Organi-linked groups looting Gaza aid trucks in Sinai. newarab.com 
Armed groups affiliated with the Palestinian and Egyptian sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the groups are reportedly inspecting vehicles under the guise of attemp…
(2025-12-14). Israel launches strikes across Gaza, as dozens detained in WB. newarab.com 
Israeli forces renewed their strikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, despite a According to several reports in local media, Israeli naval boats also opened fire at civilians from along the coast of Khan Younis. Israeli forces further targeted civili…
(2025-12-14). Drone strike on hospital in Sudan's Kordofan region kills seven. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Israeli troops kill man after alleged attempted W. Bank attack. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a 23-year-old man in the The Palestinian health ministry reported the death of Muhammad Wael al-Sharouf, "who was shot by (Israeli) forces north" of the city of The Israeli military claimed earlier on Sunday that its forces had "eliminated a terrorist who attempted to stab them in the area of Hebron".
(2025-12-14). 26-year-old from W. Bank latest Palestinian death in Israel jail. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Iran will 'resolutely support' Hezbollah: supreme leader adviser. newarab.com 
A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the country would "resolutely support" Hezbollah, its ally in Lebanon, in the group's efforts to confront Tehran's regional foe Israel. | The remarks by Ali Akbar Velayati came as "Hezbollah, as one of the most important pillars of the resistance front, plays a fundamental rol…
(2025-12-14). Israeli Supreme Court blocks government move to dismiss AG. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor. newarab.com 
The giant alabaster statues, known as the
(2025-12-14). Drone strike in southern Sudan kills 6 UN peacekeepers. newarab.com 
A drone strike hit a The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of "The situatio…
(2025-12-14). Sharp increase in Israeli killings of Palestinian children in WB. newarab.com 
Rights groups have raised the alarm over the number of At least 50 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the year, the Wafa news agency reported on Sunday, citing local rights groups. | The rights group state that the r…
(2025-12-14). Muslim dad who disarmed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero. newarab.com 
A Muslim bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man who opened fire and killed 12 people at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a hero. | The man, identified as Sydney local Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, was taken to the hospital after being shot twice in the incident. | Footage circulating on social media shows him in a car park wearing a white shirt, before he runs up to a man in a dark shirt who is holding a rifle. He then tackles the armed man from behind, wrenching the rifle from him with his hands before pointing the gun back at him…
(2025-12-14). Tunisian police clash with youths in Kairouan after man's death. newarab.com 
Clashes erupted for a second night on Saturday between police and youths in the central Tunisian city of Kairouan after a man died following a police chase, according to his family, fuelling authorities' fears that protests could spread across the country. | As
(2025-12-14). Twelve dead after shooting at Australia's Bondi beach. newarab.com 
Twelve people were killed after a shooting on Sunday at Emergency responders rushed another 29 people to various hospitals from the beach, one of the biggest tourist draws in Australia's largest city, said New South Wales police. | Police declared the shooting a "terrorist incident" and revealed they had found suspected "improvised explosive devices" in a vehic…
(2025-12-14). Thailand declares curfew as Cambodia boarder fighting spreads. newarab.com 
Thailand also announced its first civilian death in a week of fighting. | The Southeast Asian neighbours have resorted to arms several times this year since a Cambodian soldier…
(2025-12-14). Israel army says killed 3 Hezbollah members in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in strikes Sunday on southern Lebanon, where it has carried out repeated attacks despite an ongoing ceasefire with the Iran-backed group. | The Lebanese health ministry said three people were killed in strikes in the southern towns of The Israeli army said on Sunday evening that it had "struck and eliminated Zakaria Yah…
(2025-12-14). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-14). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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?
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-14). Why are US National Guardsman getting killed in Syria? responsiblestatecraft.org Washington tells us (but not very often, certainly not very clearly), that the U.S. continues to have military boots on the ground in Syria because of ISIS.But the killing of two Iowa National Guardsman and wounding of three others
(2025-12-14). Why Record Numbers of Young American Women Leaving the US? thinktank.pk In a quiet revolution that's reshaping lives and sparking national soul-searching, a growing wave of young American women is choosing to bid farewell to the land of the free—for good. Fresh data from late 2025 reveals that 40% of US women aged 18-44 say they'd relocate abroad if given the chance, a figure that's doubled …
(2025-12-14). Does Japan Seek Defense Sovereignty as Military Spending Rises? thinktank.pk In a world where geopolitical fault lines are cracking under the weight of rising powers and rogue actors, Japan's decision to pump an extra $7 billion into its defense coffers feels less like a budget tweak and more like a seismic pivot. On November 28, 2025, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet greenlit a supplementary fiscal …
(2025-12-14). Why the Cargo Ship Seizure Could Trigger a New US—Iran Conflict? thinktank.pk In the volatile waters of the Indian Ocean, a dramatic US military operation has reignited long-simmering fears of a US-Iran escalation in 2025. On November 2025, American special operations forces boarded a cargo ship en route from China to Iran, seizing sensitive materials that could bolster Tehran's military capabilities. This bold interdiction—described as the first …
(2025-12-14). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-14). 'Making sure we're helping people': Council President Kenyatta Johnson on how to make Philly better. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Nearly two years into his first term as president of Philadelphia City Council, Kenyatta Johnson says his goal is to make the city better for his two sons and everyone else. | Johnson took But Johnson's path to the…
(2025-12-14). Holiday fraud is on the rise. Do you know the steps to protect yourself? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After Dr. Susan Moyer came home from a busy day of pre-Black Friday shopping at Pandora with her daughters and mother, she received a text message from a family member showing a deal on an item she wanted to buy from the store. Pandora had advertised that specials were just a few days away, so the offer seemed legitimate. She clicked the link and saw dozens of deals on the site. | "It looked exactly like the Pandora site," Moyer said. She had been on the site dozens of times…