mirror.co.uk (2025-12-18). 50 lies Donald Trump told in his unhinged 18 minute address to the nation – one every 22 seconds
The televised speech was a desperate bid to convince Americans they were imagining not being able to afford groceries, and that everything is getting better. And in doing so, he lied once every 22 seconds
(2025-12-18). Putin vows victory in Ukraine as US and Russia prepare for Miami talks. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in victory for his war in Ukraine during a meeting with senior military officials on Wednesday amid a renewed diplomatic push to achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict. | He said that more than 300 localities in the neighbouring country have been conquered this year alone. "Among them are also large cities that have been turned by the enemy into fortress nodes with permanent defensive installations," Putin said.
(2025-12-18). Caitlin Johnstone: Spouting the Same Line on Bondi Attack. consortiumnews.com Narrative spin for Israel is in full swing following the Bondi Beach attack, conflating pro-Palestinian activism with anti-Jewish violence. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Listen to Tim Foley reading this article CN at 30 Looks like some kind of memo went…
(2025-12-18). Trump Moves Closer To War With Venezuela, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | President Trump
counterpunch.org (2025-12-18). Rebranding Genocide
st, it was Israel's right to defend itself. Then it was a war, even though, by Israel's own military intelligence database, 83 percent of the casualties were civilians. The 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, living under an Israeli air, land and sea blockade, have no army, air force, no mechanized units, no tanks, no navy, no missiles, no heavy artillery, no fleets of killer drones, no sophisticated tracking systems to map all movements, or an ally like the United States, which has given Israel at least $21.7 billion in military aid since Oct. 7, 2023. | | Now, it is a "ceasefire."
(2025-12-18). PDF of December 18 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Venezuela int'l conference U.S. delegates defy 'no-fly zone' Young workers reject capitalism Billionaire media barons New book: 'China Changes Everything' Philly hospital defends trans patients Tribute to Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Disability rights and justice Trump's racism and historic stagflation Starbucks workers expand strike Philly solidarity with Venezuela . . . |
(2025-12-18). Video: Qatar PM urges Gaza aid surge in talks with US Secretary of State. aljazeera.com Qatar's Prime Minister held talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.
(2025-12-18). Gaza doctors create 3D-printed devices to save patients from amputation. aljazeera.com With few medical supplies, doctors are turning to 3D printers powered by solar energy to treat some injuries in Gaza.
(2025-12-18). Chris Hedges speaks to IA about Gaza genocide, Bondi and. independentaustralia.net 
commondreams.org (2025-12-18). 'Absolute Dereliction of Duty': House Republicans Kill Venezuela War Powers ResolutionsUndeterred, members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus vowed to "continue to fight to stop Trump's illegal war on Venezuela." | | House Republicans on Wednesday defeated a pair of war powers resolutions aimed at reining in US President Donald Trump's airstrikes on alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean and his increasingly aggressive provocations that critics fear are leading to a war on Venezuela.
(2025-12-18). Headlines for December 18, 2025. democracynow.org House Rejects Resolutions Seeking Congressional Approval for Boat Strikes or Attack on Venezuela, Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Record $901 Billion Military Spending Bill, Israeli Army Shells Gaza Residential Area in Latest Violation of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire, House Passes Healthcare Bill That Does Not Address Skyrocketing Insurance Premiums, House Advances Bill That Would Criminalize Gender-Affirming Care for Minors, Trump Touts Economic Record in Primetime Address as U.S. Unemployment Ticks Higher, Dan Bongino Announces Resignation as FBI's Second-in-Command, Pentagon Opens Formal Inquiry into Sen. Mark…
(2025-12-18). UN, aid agencies warn Israeli policies threaten Gaza relief operations. tribune.com.pk 
The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at risk of collapse if Israel does not lift impediments that include a "vague, arbitrary, and highly politicised" registration process. | Dozens of international aid groups face de-registration by December 31, which then means they have to close operations within 60 days, said the UN and more than 200 local and international aid groups in a joint statement. | "The deregistration of INGOs (international aid groups) in Gaza will have a catastrophic impact on access to essenti…
(2025-12-18). Tech for Genocide: Palantir's Role in the Pager Attacks. orinocotribune.com By Al-Akhbar's Lebanon Desk — Dec 15, 2025 | "We've never supplied our products to enemies. We proudly support the US government. I am proud that we are supporting Israel in every way we can." — Palantir co-founder Alex Karp | Palantir Technologies has been involved in the Israeli military's regional operations from Gaza to Lebanon and beyond, according to revelations in a new biography of CEO Alex Karp. In The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State, New York Times journalist Michael Steinberger details how the US-based company's software played a direct r…
(2025-12-18). US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe. aljazeera.com International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes.
(2025-12-18). Gaza, the United Nations, and the Crisis of Global Conscience. thinktank.pk The United Nations General Assembly's overwhelming passage of a resolution demanding unrestricted humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip, protection of United Nations facilities, and compliance with international law marks a moment of rare moral clarity in an increasingly fractured world. Supported by 139 countries, with only 12 voting against and 19 abstaining, the resolution reflects …
(2025-12-18). Egypt says gas deal with Israel is 'purely commercial'. aljazeera.com Natural gas agreement worth approximately $35bn comes amid frayed relations over Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.
(2025-12-18). Venezuela International Conference; US Delegates Defy 'No-Fly Zone'. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela – A delegation from the U.S. traveled to Venezuela to attend the People's Assembly for Peace and Sovereignty in our Americas held in Caracas from December 9—11. The activists represented organizations opposing U.S. imperialist wars and took part in a coordinated week of action across 100 cities from November 15-23 to demand "No U.S. War on Venezuela!" and "No Troops on Our Streets!" | It was of utmost importance to participate in the assembly hosted by the Venezuelan government and the Simón Bolivar Institute to show unwavering solidarity with the Bolivarian Revolution as it defends itsel…
(2025-12-18). Marines know we don't kill unarmed survivors for a reason. responsiblestatecraft.org As the Trump Administration continues to kill so-called Venezuelan "narco terrorists" through "non-international armed conflict" (whatever that means), it is clear it is doing so without Congressional authorization and in defiance of international law. Perhaps worse, through these actions, the administration is demonstrating wanton disregard for centuries of Western battlefield precedent, customs, and traditions that righteously seek to preserve as many lives during war as possible.Continuing down this path will not only be a stain on our national honor that will spread like spilled ink, but will also ensure…
(2025-12-18). Julian Assange: Sweden Broke Own Laws with Nobel Prize to Venezuela's Machado. dissidentvoice.org By awarding its peace prize to Trump's favorite Venezuelan opposition figure, pro-war coup plotter Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Committee contravened the principles enshrined in its founding documents, as well as Swedish law, Julian Assange alleged in an explosive brief reviewed by The Grayzone. The Swedish government violated its own laws by awarding the Nobel …
usatoday.com (2025-12-18). Trump's presidential address shows we should worry about himFolks, the cheese has officially slid off our president's cracker. | | In what was technically a prime-time address to the nation, President Donald Trump spent about 20 minutes on the night of Dec. 17 yelling into a camera, hollering red-faced about how incredibly great everything is, when things in America are decidedly not great. | | It was a torrent of lies and exaggerations ‒ about the economy, about prices, about immigrants ‒ that must have caused dozens of fact-checkers to spontaneously combust. | | The lies in Trump's address were no surprise, but he sounded like a maniac
(2025-12-18). China Voices Support for Venezuela After U.S. Blockade, No Rescue in Sight. moderndiplomacy.eu China has voiced opposition to what it described as "unilateral bullying" after the United States ordered a blockade of oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, a move that sharply escalates pressure on the OPEC member and its president, Nicolas Maduro. The blockade comes as Washington has increased its military presence in the region, including troops …
(2025-12-18). US sanctions may cause "Great Depression in Venezuela" aljazeera.com "[Venezuela] is a country that's already reeling from an economic collapse."
(2025-12-18). Why is the US claiming it owns Venezuelan oil and land? aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump has said the US owns rights to Venezuelan oil and land.
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko: Belarus, USA can work together in Venezuela. eng.belta.by Belarus and the USA can work together to resolve the situation in Venezuela, and such a proposal was voiced to the American side, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). Maduro calls global protests, accuses US pf oil piracy in Caribbean sea clash; 'Will defeat…'. hindustantimes.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for global protests against the United States, accusing Washington of stealing Venezuelan oil in the Caribbean Sea. Speaking at the Constituent Congress of the Working Class in Caracas, Maduro urged port workers, oil and gas workers, and the merchant marine worldwide to mobilise against what he described as US "piracy." He stressed national unity against foreign interference and claimed Venezuela has been resisting a months-long campaign of pressure, including military deployments near its coast. Maduro also criticised Chile's president-elect José Antonio Kast, escal…
(2025-12-18). House unable to halt Venezuela war march. responsiblestatecraft.org Tonight the House of Representatives failed to pass a
(2025-12-18). Congress Squanders Last Chance to Block Venezuela War Before Going on Vacation. theintercept.com 
The House voted down a pair of measures to halt strikes on alleged drug boats and on Venezuelan land on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump announced a blockade on the South American country. | Democrats sponsoring the measures were able to peel off only two Republicans on the first vote and three on the second as the GOP rallied around the White House. | On Tuesday, Trump announced a partial blockade — considered an act of war in international law — against Venezuela after weeks of threatening military action. | "If we intensify hostilities in Venezuela, we have no idea what we're walkin…
(2025-12-18). House Republicans Squash Venezuela War Powers Resolutions. truthout.org House Republicans on Wednesday defeated a pair of war powers resolutions aimed at reining in US President Donald Trump's airstrikes on alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean and his increasingly aggressive provocations that critics fear are leading to a war on Venezuela. The first resolution, introduced by Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), demanded that the US refrain from… |
(2025-12-18). 'Unquestionably an Act of War': Trump Declares Naval Blockade Against Venezuela. portside.org 'Unquestionably an Act of War': Trump Declares Naval Blockade Against Venezuela |
(2025-12-18). Julian Assange Files Criminal Complaint Over 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. popularresistance.org WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange filed a criminal complaint on December 17, accusing 30 individuals linked to the Nobel Foundation of serious offenses under Swedish law, including gross misappropriation of funds, facilitation of war crimes and crimes against humanity, and financing the crime of aggression. | The complaint, submitted to both the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and the Swedish War Crimes Unit, demands the immediate freezing of the SEK 11 million ($1.18 million USD) Nobel Peace Prize funds awarded to Venezuelan opposition figure María Corina Machado.
(2025-12-18). U.S. Racist Immigration Policy Toward Haiti Reinforces Imperialism and Weakens Popular Sovereignty. dissidentvoice.org On November 26th, 2025, the Trump administration terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti using nearly identical language to the TPS cancellations earlier this year for displaced Venezuelans and affecting upward of 353,000 Haitian migrants. In both cases, the Department of Homeland Security claimed that continued protections were "not in the national security or foreign …
(2025-12-18). US Racist Immigration Policy Toward Haiti Reinforces Imperialism. popularresistance.org On November 26th 2025, the Trump administration terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti using nearly identical language to the TPS cancellations earlier this year for displaced Venezuelans and affecting upward of 353,000 Haitian migrants. In both cases, the Department of Homeland Security claimed that continued protections were "not in the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States," affirming U.S. policy abuses redefine their "interests" at a whim. | While the U.S. has long politicized displacement from leftist states like Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua, casting migrants as…
(2025-12-18). Economic Strangulation of Venezuela: Final Step before Full-scale US aggression?/ By Drago Bosnic. voicesfromsyria.com Original Link Here: Economic Strangulation of Venezuela: Final Step before Full-scale US aggression? — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Drago Bosnic Global Research, December 18, 2025 On December 16, American President Donald Trump formally ordered the "total and complete blockade" of Venezuela, claiming that its government is now designated as a …
(2025-12-18). Nuevo buque solidario del ALBA-TCP llega a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Un nuevo buque con ayuda solidaria enviado por el Gobierno de Venezuela y la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (ALBA-TCP) arribó este miércoles 17 de diciembre al puerto Guillermón Moncada, en Santiago de Cuba, para apoyar en la recuperación de la isla tras el impacto del huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-18). Presidente Maduro alertó a secretario general de la ONU sobre escalada de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de Venezuela indicó este miércoles en un comunicado que el presidente Nicolás Maduro alertó al secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, sobre la escalada de amenazas contra su país y sus graves implicaciones para la paz regional. | En diálogo telefónico con el titular del organismo internacional, el mandatario denunció las recientes manifestaciones públicas del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en una red social, en las que afirmó, "de manera inaceptable, que el petróleo, las riquezas naturales y el territorio venezolano le pertenecían". | Maduro expresó que esas expresio…
(2025-12-18). Presidente Maduro alertó a secretario general de la ONU sobre escalada de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de Venezuela indicó este miércoles en un comunicado que el presidente Nicolás Maduro alertó al secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, sobre la escalada de amenazas contra su país y sus graves implicaciones para la paz regional. | En diálogo telefónico con el titular del organismo internacional, el mandatario denunció las recientes manifestaciones públicas del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en una red social, en las que afirmó, "de manera inaceptable, que el petróleo, las riquezas naturales y el territorio venezolano le pertenecían". | Maduro expresó que esas expresio…
(2025-12-18). Cuba respalda cumplimiento de derechos humanos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El embajador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, representante permanente de Cuba ante la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra y otras Organizaciones Internacionales en Suiza, respaldó la institucionalidad y soberanía de Venezuela. | El diplomático intervino este martes en el diálogo interactivo sobre la actualización oral del Alto Comisionado respecto a la situación de los derechos humanos en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. | Benítez Verson afirmó que Cuba rechaza la imposición de mecanismos punitivos, selectivos y parcializados en materia de derechos humanos, que desconocen las instituciones nacionales y se con…
(2025-12-18). Extending the Table Recipe: Spiced Lentil Soup. anabaptistworld.org "Do you think Jesus ate this soup?" This thoughtful question was asked by a Sunday school kid as our one-room schoolhouse- style class reviewed an Egyptian Spicy Lentil Pot recipe from Extending the Table. After a contemplative pause, I responded, "Yes. I think it is most possible and even probable as lentils were an affordable …
(2025-12-18). Bondi attack resurrects spectre of Abu Sayyaf Group. tribune.com.pk 
The father-and-son duo suspected of unleashing the deadly attack on Jewish people attending a religious festival at one of Australia's most iconic beaches had received "military-style training" in the Philippines, where they spent most of November, Australia's public broadcaster ABC has reported, citing security sources. | At least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured when Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son, Naveed Akram, went on a rampage during Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Sajid was later killed in a police operation. | According to the Philippines Bureau of Immigration, the…
(2025-12-18). Govt withdraws restrictions on pension, salary for post-retirement employees. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has withdrawn both notifications that imposed restrictions on receiving pension and salary for individuals who take up government employment after retirement. According to a new office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Finance, the withdrawal of these notifications will take effect immediately. | The Ministry of Finance has withdrawn the notification issued on April 22, 2025, which had required retired individuals returning to government service to choose between receiving either a pension or a salary. | Under that notification, federal pensioners who resumed employment after the age…
(2025-12-18). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-18). Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore. portside.org Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore |
(2025-12-18). EU Split Over Ukraine Funding as Belgium Holds Key to 2026—27 Plan. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders are set to decide on Thursday how to finance Ukraine's war effort in 2026 and 2027, with the use of frozen Russian central bank assets emerging as the preferred option. About 210 billion euros of Russian assets are immobilised in the EU, most of them held in Belgium through the clearing house …
(2025-12-18). Tour gives China-Arab strategic trust a boost. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi's five-day tour of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan has reinforced strategic trust between China and Arab countries and advanced cooperation across multiple fields, as China steps up preparations for hosting the second China-Arab States Summit next year.
(2025-12-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-18). China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launches island-wide special customs operations Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Why Ukraine's Economy Hinges on the EU's Frozen Russian Assets Loan. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders are weighing proposals to use proceeds from immobilised Russian sovereign assets, most of which are held in Belgium, to support Ukraine's financial needs in the coming years through what has become known as the "reparations loan". The plan has run into resistance from Belgium, which wants other EU member states to share …
(2025-12-18). As Zohran Mamdani prepares to enter City Hall he faces pressure from an unlikely source — Palestine activists. scheerpost.com By Michael Arria for Mondoweiss Last month, activists gathered outside New York City's Park East Synagogue to protest an event hosted by Nefesh B'Nefesh, an organization that assists Jewish individuals in relocating to Israel. The protest, which was organized by the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation (PAL Awda), was condemned as antisemitic by pro-Israel groups and leaders over chants of …
aljazeera.com (2025-12-18). Faced with Trump's deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom
Estimates vary as to how many foreign-born teachers currently work in the US. But one 2019 report from George Mason University found that there were 857,200 immigrants among the country's 8.1 million teachers, in roles ranging from pre-school to university.
commondreams.org (2025-12-17). 'This is About Oil and Regime Change': GOP Lawmaker Speaks Out Against Push for War in Venezuela A Republican congressman on Wednesday pushed back against President Donald Trump's push for war with Venezuela.
Speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) demanded that Trump not take any military action against Venezuela without approval from the US Congress.
truthout.org (2025-12-17). US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker US armed forces' seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.
2025-12-17: Israel Propagandists Are Uniformly Spouting The Exact Same Line About The Bondi Shooting
counterpunch.org (2025-12-16). To End the Genocide, We Must Hold Weapons Manufacturers Accountable (or Shut Them Down) Since a ceasefire was agreed to on October 10, Israel has attacked Gazans with bombs, snipers, and ground mobilizations nearly 500 times. In the West Bank, Israel has killed and detained hundreds of Palestinians and approved 19 new settlements.
(2025-12-18). Experts: Lai not freedom fighter, but a pawn of the West. ecns.cn Jimmy Lai Chee-ying is not a fighter for democracy or press freedom, but a pawn of Western countries, experts and political heavyweights in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said on Wednesday, emphasizing that freedom of speech remains intact and vibrant in the city.
(2025-12-18). Japanese bid farewell to the last two giant pandas. ecns.cn As Japan would soon lose its last two giant pandas to China, Japanese fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday to catch a final glimpse. The zoo estimates that about 178,000 visitors will come to see the pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, between Dec. 16, 2025 and Jan. 25, 2026.
(2025-12-18). Abuse and exploitation endemic in Australia's Pacific "guest worker" scheme. wsws.org Despite ongoing complaints, exposures and official inquiries into the exploitative Pacific labour schemes over many years, little has changed.
(2025-12-18). Russia preparing for new 'year of war'. tribune.com.pk 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday Russia was preparing to wage a new "year of war" on his country in 2026, after his counterpart Vladimir Putin said Moscow would "certainly" achieve its objectives. | "Today, we heard yet another signal from Moscow that they are preparing to make next year a year of war," Zelensky said in his regular evening address. | The statement was a reaction to Putin, who earlier said Russia would achieve its goals in its Ukraine offensive, including seizing Ukrainian territories it claims as its own, amid a flurry of international diplomacy to end the war. | "The goal…
(2025-12-18). How Globalized Fraud Made Its Way into Silicon Valley. moderndiplomacy.eu The Scene Everyone Pretends Not to See Somewhere in Shenzhen, China, a small advertising firm spins up a Facebook account using a fake name, a borrowed birthday, and a crypto-funded wallet. Within hours, an ad promising miracle supplements or guaranteed investment returns is running in English, aimed at retirees in Ohio or small business owners …
(2025-12-18). Flare and fighting in Albanian parliament dispute. aljazeera.com There were chaotic scenes in Albania's parliament during a vote for the country's next human rights ombudsman.
(2025-12-18). Confusion at NATO: Rutte, Russia, and Delusions about Trump. dissidentvoice.org It was a speech unhinged in millenarian zeal. It was unapologetically hysterical in urging war while claiming to protect peace. It was also delivered with a note of profound self-denial: the US administration's 2025 National Security Strategy had belittled Europe's efforts in terms of ensuring its own security, not least of all its claims to …
(2025-12-18). Man City look to extend winning streak against West Ham. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester City have the chance to climb above Arsenal and seize the Premier League lead this Saturday with a home clash against struggling West Ham United, before Mikel Arteta's injury-hit side head to Everton later in the day. | Pep Guardiola's side sit two points behind Arsenal and will move provisionally top with a win over West Ham. | City are in imperious form, with one loss at the Etihad in their last 11 matches and riding a six-game winning streak in all competitions. | Despite injuries to key players like Rodri and John Stones, and missing Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri to international duty, their…
(2025-12-18). Families of Palestine Hunger Strikers Beg for Meeting With David Lammy as Their Conditions Deteriorate. bylinetimes.com Family members of the Palestine Action-affiliated hunger strikers have called on Justice Secretary David Lammy to meet with the strikers before any of them die. | Speaking at a press conference in Vauxhall on Thursday, the sisters of hunger strikers Kamran Ahmed and Teuta Hoxha and the next of kin of Qesser Zuhrah alleged ill treatment of their relatives by prison staff, and pleaded with the Government to agree to a meeting to negotiate over the hunger strikers' terms so that they can put an end to the strike. | 29 Palestine Action-affiliated individuals are currently being held on remand for their alleged inv…
(2025-12-18). Massive undersea gold deposit discovered in East China. ecns.cn A huge undersea gold deposit, the largest in Asia, has been discovered in Yantai, East China's Shandong Province, recently, according to the local municipality.
(2025-12-18). U.S. Inflation Likely Hit 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. consumer prices likely rose at their fastest annual pace in about a year and a half in November, underscoring mounting affordability pressures for American households that economists partly attribute to higher import tariffs. A Reuters survey of economists predicts the Consumer Price Index increased 3.1% year-on-year in November, which would mark the largest rise …
(2025-12-18). Mourners pay tribute to 10-year-old killed in Bondi massacre. aljazeera.com People mourn the attack's youngest victim, a 10-year-old girl named Matilda, whose funeral was held on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-18). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-18). Verstappen to take Ricciardo's racing number. tribune.com.pk 
Max Verstappen will take Daniel Ricciardo's old racing number three next season now that Lando Norris has put number one on his McLaren as Formula One world champion. | Red Bull's four-times world champion raced with the 33 until his first title in 2021, the number also appearing on a multitude of caps and shirts ⚪ and even some fan tattoos. | "My favourite number has always been three, apart from number one," the Dutch driver told Viaplay. "We can now swap, so it'll be number three. | "Number 33 was always fine, but I just like one three better than two. I always said it represented double luck but I've alre…
(2025-12-18). LHC declares passengers offloading without written reason illegal. tribune.com.pk 
Immigration officials can no longer restrain passengers on verbal orders alone, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled, striking down the practice as a violation of fundamental rights. | The verdict delivers a sharp legal check to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) just days after it revealed the scale of its current dragnet: 66,154 travellers offloaded in 2025. | Presiding over the Multan Bench, Justice Ali Zia Bajwa issued a two-page interim order declaring that providing written reasons for a travel ban is not a mere formality but a "substantive legal safeguard". | During the hearing of a petition challe…
(2025-12-18). Trump denounces actor-director Rob Reiner as "very bad for the country" following tragic killings. wsws.org Reiner has been a household name in the US since his days on the immensely popular situation comedy "All in the Family" in the 1970s.
(2025-12-18). India rule white ball amid geopolitical issues. tribune.com.pk 
India owned white-ball cricket while South Africa shed their 'bridesmaids' tag but the spectre of geopolitics loomed large over the game in a tumultuous 2025. | The already-soured relations between bitter rivals India and Pakistan reached a new low when the nuclear-armed neighbour engaged in a military conflict in May that nearly snowballed into a full-fledged war. | It disrupted the Indian Premier League and the bad blood was evident in the subsequent 20-overs Asia Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates, where India refused to accept the winner's trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Na…
(2025-12-18). US announces $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, largest ever. tribune.com.pk 
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, the largest-ever US weapons package for the island, which is under increasing military pressure from China. | The announcement marks the second Taiwan arms sale under US President Donald Trump's current administration and comes as Beijing ramps up military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan, whose government rejects China's sovereignty claims. | The proposed sales cover eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones and spare parts for other equipment, Tai…
(2025-12-18). Police forced march for hunger strikers to divert: images. thecanary.co 
Police forced last night's weekly protest march to the BBC's London HQ in solidarity with the hunger strikers to divert to avoid supposed hurt to Jewish groups meeting for Hanukkah. Jewish people have been front and centre of every protest. The march was excluded from a large area around the BBC: To rub salt into […] | By
(2025-12-18). 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?
(2025-12-18). CDF Asim Munir meets Libyan military leaders to boost defence ties. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Libya on an official trip and met Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces, and Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief. | A contingent of the Libyan Armed Forces presented a guard of honour to the Field Marshal Munir upon his arrival. | During the meeting with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, both sides discussed matters of mutual interest, regional security, and ways to enhance bilateral defence and military cooperation. They emphasised the importance of collaboration in trainin…
(2025-12-18). Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes nearest to Earth ahead of Christmas. ummid.com Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is coming nearest to Earth on December 19, and astronomers are eager to welcome it as a Christmas 2025 gift.
(2025-12-18). For the fourth consecutive year, Russia weaponises Christmas. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko: Trump can go down in history as president of peace. eng.belta.by Current occupant of the White House Donald Trump can go down in history as the president of peace, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). PSG beat Flamengo in Intercontinental Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov saved four penalties as Paris Saint-Germain edged out Brazilians Flamengo 2-1 in a shoot-out to win the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar on Wednesday. | PSG led through Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before Jorginho's spot-kick levelled for Flamengo as the game finished 1-1 after extra time. | Copa Libertadores winners Flamengo defeated Mexicans Cruz Azul and African champions Pyramids last week to earn the right to face PSG and pushed the European champions all the way with a dogged display. | But Luis Enrique's men, who received a bye to the final, were indebted to Safonov an…
(2025-12-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-18). Without the Persians/Iranians There Would Be No Jews. dissidentvoice.org 
Cyrus's Cylinder. Photo: dynamosquito. Licensed CC-BY-SA. Twenty-five year ago, give or take, I asked myself a rather straightforward question — "Why is it seemingly impossible to have peace in the Middle East?" After expending a quarter century in research, shedding blood, sweat and tears in the process, I believe I found the answer to my …
(2025-12-18). How media misrepresent politicians: Lukashenko explains with example of Kim Jong Un. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko shared his impressions of President of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea Kim Jong Un in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). From beachfronts to breakthroughs. ecns.cn For many Chinese people, Sanya in South China's Hainan province is the ideal destination for coastal tourism. However, for many business startups, the city is emerging as a prime choice for entrepreneurial success.
(2025-12-18). 25 held accountable over fatal school fire in central China's Henan. ecns.cn Authorities have held 25 people accountable following an investigation into a fatal fire at a school in central China's Henan Province that killed 13 people, according to an official report released Wednesday.
(2025-12-18). Trump Administration To Dismantle One of World's Most Vital Climate Research Centers. portside.org Trump Administration To Dismantle One of World's Most Vital Climate Research Centers |
(2025-12-18). IHC removes Justice Jahangiri over invalid law degree. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday officially de-notified Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri over issues concerning his law degree. | A division bench, led by Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar and Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, ruled that Justice Jahangiri did not hold a valid degree at the time of his appointment and declared his appointment "illegal." | The bench ordered him to immediately vacate his office and directed the law ministry to formally remove him from the judiciary. "He held an invalid law degree at the time of his appointment and confirmation as judge," the court noted. | The IHC al…
(2025-12-18). EXCLUSIVE: Feinstein tells Starmer, Lammy their 'hero' Mandela would be outraged by them. thecanary.co Former African National Congress (ANC) MP and Mandela government minister turned investigative journalist and UK political campaigner Andrew Feinstein, now based in London, knew Nelson Mandela well. And he has written to Keir Starmer and 'justice' secretary David Lammy to tell them that Mandela, whom they both claim as their hero, would be "shocked and […] | By
(2025-12-18). Australia vows new hate laws as youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim laid to rest. tribune.com.pk 
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday promised new laws targeting hate speech and radicalisation following the deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, as the youngest of 15 victims was laid to rest. | Ten-year-old Matilda, whose middle name was Bee, was remembered as a "ray of sunshine" who loved animals and dancing. Yellow toy bees adorned her coffin, and attendees wore bee-themed stickers, toys, and balloons in her memory. The family has requested that her surname not be published. | Rabbi Yehoram Ulman described the attack as "tragic, so totally cruel, unfathomable,…
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). 64 sculptors build 19-meter-tall snowman in Harbin. ecns.cn China has once again urged certain individuals in Japan to stop peddling false narratives, retract erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, and provide a responsible explanation to China and the international community.
(2025-12-18). For a united global movement against layoffs in the auto industry! wsws.org Workers in one country cannot defend their jobs by sacrificing workers in another. Their class interests transcend national rivalries and the chaos of the market. Workers share a common interest in the use of technology to benefit all of humanity, rather than to enrich a privileged few.
(2025-12-18). Has the EU Secretly Agreed to Fight Russia in Ukraine? thinktank.pk tensions between Russia and Europe remain high amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Public discourse has raised urgent questions about European involvement: Has the European Union committed to direct military engagement? Are member states ready to counter potential Russian aggression? Have UK military leaders signaled an imminent war? And is a large-scale European war truly …
(2025-12-18). Breakthrough in BMI tech aids patients. ecns.cn Two Chinese patients with high-level paralysis have successfully used brain-machine interface technology to perform tasks using only their thoughts, including controlling a power wheelchair, directing a robotic dog to retrieve deliveries, and operating a robotic arm to grasp a cup and drink water.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). The Ummah's Alarming Retreat Away from Political Islam and into Nationalism. muslimskeptic.com During the past two decades of the War on Terror, the US and Israel have targeted Islamic social and political institutions throughout the Middle East with destabilization and repression, treating them not merely as security challenges but as civilizational threats. In the past twenty years, we have seen religious institutions, mosques, educational networks, and Islamist …
(2025-12-18). NEPRA introduces new regulations for net metering users. tribune.com.pk 
National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has unveiled a new set of rules and regulations aimed at managing the electricity purchase and supply process for net metering users. | The regulations bring significant changes that will affect both new and existing users of distributed generation facilities, such as solar, wind, and biogas power systems. | Under the new rules, net metering users—referred to as "prosumers"—will face separate tariffs for electricity purchase from the grid and supply to the grid. The electricity company will buy electricity from the prosumers at the National Average Energ…
(2025-12-18). TikTok launches self-service advertising platform for small businesses in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
TikTok has rolled out a new self-serve advertising solution in Pakistan to empower small and medium-size businesses to tap into the power of the platform to grow their brand. | TikTok For Business Ads Manager', a self-service advertising platform, gives small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) the tools to tap into the creativity of the TikTok community, reach new audiences and optimise their campaigns with an easy-to-use platform. | The move marks an important step in expanding TikTok in Pakistan, giving local entrepreneurs, homegrown brands and growing businesses simple, flexible and cost-effective…
(2025-12-18). Mutually Exclusive Contracts: American Aircraft and Russian Air Defense? uwidata.com By Ceren Ceviz Türkiye's negotiations with the United States over the F-35 program remain complicated due to Ankara's possession of the Russian S-400 Triumph air defense system. This article examines why Türkiye considers the S-400 essential and why it is unwilling to forgo it in exchange for the F-35 Lightning II. The Republic of Türkiye …
(2025-12-18). Protests in Bangladesh as India cites security concerns. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh police on Thursday stopped protesters from marching towards an Indian diplomatic mission, a day after India's foreign ministry conveyed its concerns over the "deteriorating" security environment in the country. | Ties between the two countries have been frosty since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India following a student-led uprising last year. | Dhaka has repeatedly asked for her extradition so that she could stand trial for her alleged crimes, with Delhi responding that it was examining the requests. | On Thursday, dozens of demonstrators began marching towards the assistant Indian h…
(2025-12-18). Trump Administration Sets Goal to Denaturalize Thousands of US Citizens in 2026. truthout.org The Trump administration has reportedly set a goal of yanking citizenship away from over a thousand naturalized Americans in fiscal year 2026, in yet another escalation in the administration's sweeping immigration crackdown. New guidance issued on Tuesday directs the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices to "supply Office of Immigration Litigation with 100-200… |
(2025-12-18). President Ramaphosa receives interim report of Madlanga Commission. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa receives interim report of Madlanga Commission | President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. | The interim report was presented to the President on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. | The Madlanga Commission was established by President Ramaphosa in July 2025 and is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. The Commission was appointed to investigate allegations of criminal conduct, political interference and corruption within South A…
(2025-12-18). Takeaways from Trump's Year-End White House Address. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump used his pre-holiday address on Wednesday to frame his first year in office as a success while attributing many ongoing problems to former President Joe Biden. Trump opened with the line: "Good evening, America. Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I'm fixing it," setting the tone for the evening. …
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Does latest US military spending bill place any constraints on Trump? aljazeera.com The US Senate advanced its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act with broad support, but also with caveats.
(2025-12-18). Former senior political advisor of Sichuan sentenced to 14 years. ecns.cn Cui Baohua, a former senior political advisor of Sichuan province, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison and fined 5 million yuan ($710,000) for accepting bribes, CCTV News reported on Wednesday.
(2025-12-18). South Africa's economy is turning the corner. sanews.gov.za South Africa's economy is turning the corner | By Nomonde Mnukwa ⚪ As the year draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of a new year in 2026, the prevailing sentiment regarding our economy is one of confident optimism. Despite the formidable challenges our economy has navigated, we are now definitively turning the corner, accelerating towards a more stable and prosperous economic future. ⚪ It's our spirit of never giving up and ingenuity that has made it possible for us to rise above recent hard times. Our ability to 'make a plan,' swiftly adapt to shifting circumstances, and pull together despite our d…
(2025-12-18). Why the world comes to Yiwu. ecns.cn Despite an increasingly complex global trade environment, Yiwu—widely known as the world's capital of small commodities—continues to demonstrate strong resilience.
(2025-12-18). Editors' Picks 2025: The Best of NACLA's Online Coverage. nacla.org 
With so many critical events, stories, and voices covered in our 2025 web content it was hard to choose a favorite, but here are our top 10!
(2025-12-18). Uproar in India over Bihar chief minister pulling down Muslim woman's hijab. aljazeera.com Nitish Kumar, a BJP ally, removes the veil of a female doctor during a government event, triggering widespread outrage.
(2025-12-18). An industrial disaster wrecked my home. Now I'm living out of a hotel. therealnews.com 
"We still don't have any help. We know that people are still sick. We've known people are sick. There's still people in town wanting to get out." | "We still don't have any help. We know that people are still sick. We've known people are sick. There's still people in town wanting to get out." east palestine,Economy,video,East Palestine
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-18). Conway, Latham opening stand batters hapless West Indies. tribune.com.pk 
Devon Conway and Tom Latham plundered a poor West Indies attack Thursday for a mammoth opening partnership on day one of the third Test in Mount Maunganui as New Zealand piled up 334-1. | Conway ended the day 178 not out and captain Latham was out just before the close for 137. | The pair put together 323, the second highest opening partnership for New Zealand, only bettered by Glenn Turner and Terry Jarvis's 387 stand against the West Indies in Georgetown in 1972. | It was also only the eighth time New Zealand had registered a stand in excess of 300 in Tests. | Conway batted all day facing 279 balls for his s…
(2025-12-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-18). Trump, Immigration, Trans Rights: The Stories That Shaped 2025. aclu.org 
This year, the ACLU's most-read stories reflected the pressing issues shaping life in America: challenges to civil liberties, attacks on marginalized communities, and the ongoing struggle to hold those in power accountable. | From Trump's unprecedented moves to expand domestic military operations and cut funding to public media, to the targeting of immigrant families and activists like Mahmoud Khalil, these stories reveal a society grappling with the consequences of abuse of power, political retaliation, and discrimination. Our work explaining Trump's executive orders undermining protections for transgender pe…
(2025-12-18). Outrage as Bihar CM Nitish pulls down Muslim doctor's Hijab. ummid.com In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage.
(2025-12-18). French anaesthetist jailed for life after poisoning and killing patients. aljazeera.com The prosecution accused Frederic Pechier of having 'used medicine to kill' at least 12 people.
(2025-12-18). Striking Barista On Starbucks' Endgame. popularresistance.org On November 13, I was one of hundreds of Starbucks baristas who walked out of our stores on an open-ended unfair labor practice strike. Last week, our numbers grew to more than 3,800 workers participating across some 130 cities as we marked a month on strike, the longest national work stoppage in Starbucks' history. | Striking members of our union, Starbucks Workers United, have staged a sit-in outside the Empire State Building; held demonstrations outside of the company's corporate offices in Newport Beach, Calif., and even picketed at a distribution center in York, Pa., —all to demand that Starbucks settl…
(2025-12-18). One Battle After Another: The Big Contract Fights Coming In 2026. popularresistance.org The coming year could keep the strikes rolling through steel mills, state offices, telephone lines, axle plants, baseball diamonds, and hospitals from coast to coast. Union contracts expiring in 2026 could open up major fights by manufacturing, education, entertainment, and government workers. | The contract covering 20,000 Verizon workers in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic expires on August 1. Since their seven-week strike in 2016, the Communications Workers and Electrical Workers (IBEW) have agreed with the company on two contract extensions—but not this year.
(2025-12-18). Morocco hosting AFCON will help Algeria. tribune.com.pk 
Algeria hope to use the familiarity of Morocco's climate to land a third Africa Cup of Nations title, midfielder Fares Chaibi said despite his dismay that the upcoming tournament was not being held in the summer. | The Eintracht Frankfurt player, capped 22 times, also believed the proximity would make it easier for Algerian fans to rally behind the team when AFCON begins on December 21. | The French-born Chaibi expressed his excitement about the tournament, although it means he will miss crucial games for his club. | "We're eagerly waiting for this Cup," Chaibi told Reuters in a Zoom interview. | "It will undo…
(2025-12-18). Pakistan arrests IS-K spokesperson, UN hails move as major setback to group. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's intelligence agencies have arrested Khariji Sultan Aziz Azam, spokesperson for the Islamic State Khorasan and founder of the group's official media wing, the Al-Azaim Foundation, according to a United Nations report submitted to the Security Council. | The findings were detailed in the sixteenth report of the UN Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team. The document states that Azaim served as Islamic State Khorasan's (IS-K) central platform for propaganda and recruitment, and that the group's media operations have been suspended following Azam's arrest. | Pakistani authorities have carried…
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report. sanews.gov.za SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar. ⚪ Speaking at a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government convened on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa thanked regional leaders for responding to his invitation, saying the meeting was convened to consider a report from the Chairperson of the Organ on the political and security situation in the island nation of Madagascar. ⚪ He recalled that the region had met recently to address ur…
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko: This U.S. document will be 'a gift to the world'. eng.belta.by The implementation of the recently adopted U.S. National Security Strategy will be a "gift to the world", Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax, BelTA has learned.
(2025-12-18). Mainland spokesperson rebukes Japanese PM's erroneous claim. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday reiterated that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, and resolving it is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, brooking no external interference.
(2025-12-18). Foreign nationals busted running Ponzi scheme in DHA Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign nationals running an extensive Ponzi scheme were apprehended in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority on Thursday in a coordinated operation. The National Counter-Cyber and Intelligence Agency (NCCIA) and Ehsaas institutions raided outlets in DHA Phase 6 Khayaban-e-Ittehad and Phase 1. | Officials said significant sensitive data was recovered from the suspects during the operation. This information will form the basis for further legal action against the network. | Preliminary investigations indicate the detained individuals were operating an extensive, organized Ponzi scheme that affected thousands of p…
(2025-12-18). Fired Federal Workers In D.C. Sue Trump Administration. popularresistance.org Washington, DC — Former federal workers in D.C. have come together to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the unlawful firing of multiple employees over accusations of their work being a part of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This comes as Trump has cut the jobs of almost 12% of the 2.3 million-strong federal workforce since the start of his second term. | The lawsuit highlights that the firings of these federal workers are based on Trump's internal war against his perceived political enemies, which include people of color, women, trans people, and others.
(2025-12-18). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-18). An Activist Guide To Trump's National Security Strategy 2025. popularresistance.org "We're not just waiting around to see what happens," said Mich González of the Southeast Dignity Not Detention coalition in New Orleans as they prepare to challenge ICE deportation raids in their communities. | "We're talking to our brothers and sisters that organized in Los Angeles, that organized in Chicago, that are organizing and continuing to protect each other in North Carolina, and we're taking all their lessons," said González | Thousands of miles away, Chief Marilyn Slett of the Haí…´zaqv Nation and secretary-treasurer of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs declares: "We will not stand by while the C…
(2025-12-18). Supreme Court Halts Hearing on Liquor Scam Until January: The Chaitanya Baghel Case. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Chaitanya Baghel's appeal about his arrest in a controversial liquor scam to January. Baghel, son of the former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, is contesting his arrest and challenging the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
(2025-12-18). EU Summit: Pledging Financial Support for Ukraine's Future. devdiscourse.com European leaders are set to leave this week's EU summit with a concrete decision regarding Ukraine's financial requirements for the years 2026 to 2027. This commitment was reaffirmed by Antonio Costa, head of the European Council, during a press briefing on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Trump's Response to Reiner's Death Shows the Cruelty at the Core of His Politics. truthout.org There are moments when death demands humility, compassion, and moral restraint. Donald Trump, more often than not, answers such moments with cruelty. His reaction to the deaths of actor and filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, is not merely a morally repugnant expression of indecency; it is emblematic of an age in which ruthless brutality has become a political style and… |
(2025-12-18). Mega Deals Drive Near Record Year as Companies Chase Scale. moderndiplomacy.eu Dealmakers in 2025 enjoyed a near-record year for mergers and acquisitions, despite a turbulent spring that threatened hopes of a broader revival. So far this year, there were 70 global deals valued at more than $10 billion each, 22 of them in the fourth quarter, according to Dealogic. Total deal value has surpassed $4.8 trillion, …
(2025-12-18). Alcaraz splits with coach Ferrero after seven years together. tribune.com.pk 
World tennis number one Carlos Alcaraz has split with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, they said on Wednesday, ending a seven-year partnership that delivered 24 titles including six Grand Slam crowns. | A former world number one himself and fellow Spaniard, 45-year-old Ferrero began coaching Alcaraz when he was 15 and quickly developed him into a major force. | Ferrero, the 2003 French Open champion, converted his gifted protege from a claycourt specialist to a player who dominated on all surfaces. | "Thank you for turning childhood dreams into realities," the 22-year-old Alcaraz wrote in a statement, without sp…
(2025-12-18). US Prison Horror Show Plays On. popularresistance.org Hopes for a major restructuring of the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) a year into President Donald Trump's second term in office have come to naught. | Trump in June named former federal prisoner Josh Smith as the BOP's deputy director. It was a bold and, in my view, progressive move. While greeted with hostility from the union representing federal corrections officers, it inspired hope among the tens of thousands of prisoners in federal custody. | Many of us thought that the next step would be something equally bold — perhaps to turn away from private prisons, which have cost the government millions of do…
(2025-12-18). Tractor beat Persepolis in 2025/26 Hazfi Cup Round of 32. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor football team defeated Persepolis 8-7 on penalty shootout in 2025/26 Iran's Hazfi Cup Round of 32 on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Big Pharma Is Making Mexico Sick. Medicine and Supply Shortages Are Rampant. truthout.org The U.S. has the highest medical and health care costs in the world — a reality that is driving 1.2 million medical tourists from there to Mexico each year, where up-front costs are lower. Yet for Mexicans whose wages or incomes are many times lower, living in the country with the most expensive medicine in Latin America presents an obstacle to treatment. Mexico faces serious… |
(2025-12-18). Learning from Myles Horton's Legendary Career in Social Movements. dissidentvoice.org Left: Myles Horton (Wikipedia/Wisconsin Historical Society). Right: The Highlander Folk School welcome sign on the original Tennessee location. (Wikimedia Commons/Bryan MacKinnon)(This article was first published in Waging Nonviolence) Over a career that spanned more than 50 years and touched on some of the major American social movements of the 20th century, Myles Horton established himself …
(2025-12-18). Tomgram: Robert Lipsyte, Has Sports Been Trumped? warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Once upon a time, the first thing I would have done on picking up the New York Times in the morning was turn to the sports page. And the last thing I would have done at night was …
(2025-12-18). Airbus delivers 800th A320 assembled in China. ecns.cn Airbus on Wednesday delivered its 800th A320 Family aircraft assembled in China, underscoring the European planemaker's long-term manufacturing presence in the country.
(2025-12-18). Billionaires Are Encroaching on the Free Press. Let's Act to Defend It in 2026. scheerpost.com By Maya Schenwar & Negin Owliaei for Truthout It's becoming something of a theme: Two massive companies are fighting to take over another massive company, in a deal that will enrich a variety of shareholders but leave the rest of us worse off. The news that Netflix struck a bid to take over movie powerhouse Warner Bros. …
(2025-12-18). ICICI Bank Faces Rs 238 Crore GST Demand Notice. devdiscourse.com ICICI Bank announced on Thursday that it has received a demand notice amounting to Rs 238 crore from tax authorities, citing alleged short payment of GST.
(2025-12-18). Teenage woman bludgeoned to death by ex-fiancé in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
The body of a 19-year-old woman, Komal, was discovered inside a house in Taiser Town, Surjani Town, on Thursday, in a case that has shocked the local community. Police suspect she was brutally bludgeoned to death by her former fiancé, who is also her cousin. | An FIR has been registered against Rashid Magsi under the murder section, following a complaint lodged by Komal's mother, Rafiya, wife of late Ghulam Hussain. | Rafiya told authorities that Komal had been engaged to Rashid Magsi, her maternal cousin, a year ago, but he had moved to Dubai for work. Three months later, Komal eloped and married anoth…
(2025-12-18). When Scripture Enters the Courtroom: Manusmriti, Criminal Justice and India's Constitutional Crisis. ummid.com India's constitutional framework rests on a foundational premise: Criminal Justice must be governed by enacted law and constitutional values, not by religious scripture or moral theology.
(2025-12-18). Trump-backed redistricting effort fails in Indiana. wsws.org In a 31-19 vote, more than half of the 40 Republicans in the Indiana Senate joined with 10 Democrats to reject a Trump-backed plan to gerrymander the state's congressional map and eliminate the state's two Democratic-held districts.
(2025-12-18). 'Core 5' over G7? Lukashenko offers geopolitical forecast. eng.belta.by "I have heard from the media that Trump is ready to create a bloc of five states: Russia, China, Japan, the United States of America, and India. I think if this union is established, the world will be completely different, and this will happen in a short period of time," the head of state said.
(2025-12-18). Putin's speech: Ukraine & EU's worst fear is here? Oreshnik warheads ready for 2025. hindustantimes.com Russia says its new Oreshnik intercontinental ballistic missile system will be on full combat duty by the end of the year, President Vladimir Putin has announced. The deployment marks another step in Moscow's ongoing nuclear forces modernisation amid deep tensions with the West. The advanced ICBM platform, designed to strengthen Russia's nuclear deterrent against the United States and NATO, is expected to enter service as part of an accelerated push to modernise the strategic rocket forces. Watch for details…
(2025-12-18). Saudi, French and US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan. tribune.com.pk 
French, Saudi Arabian and US officials held talks with the head of the Lebanese army in Paris on Thursday aimed at finalising a roadmap to establish a mechanism for the disarmament of Hezbollah, diplomats said. | Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire in 2024, ending more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed group, which was significantly weakened during the conflict. | Since then, the two sides have traded accusations of violations, with Israel questioning the Lebanese army's efforts to disarm Hezbollah. Israeli warplanes have increasingly targeted Hezbollah positions in so…
(2025-12-18). BP taps Woodside's Meg O'Neill as CEO as it pivots back to fossil fuels. aljazeera.com O'Neill is the first woman to lead one of the top five major oil companies.
(2025-12-18). Europe's 'Green' Emperor Is Naked and Cold. wattsupwiththat.com The European Union serves as a warning of what happens when ideology trumps physics. Climate mandates cannot make the wind blow. The "green" emperor has no clothes, and, baby, it's cold outside.
(2025-12-18). Hebei archaeology site reveals Hongshan culture expansion. ecns.cn A discovery at the Zhengjiagou archaeology site in Hebei province is offering new insights into the expansion and influence of one of China's most important Neolithic civilizations, dating from 6,500 to 5,000 years ago.
(2025-12-18). Australian government pledges to keep slashing spending. wsws.org Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlined billions of dollars in cuts to government programs and declared that there would be more "difficult" decisions to come.
(2025-12-18). Tibetan film honors those serving high-altitude communities. ecns.cn The Tibetan film Puruo Gangri premiered nationwide on Wednesday, depicting the spirit of perseverance and dedication of the remote Tsonyi county of the Xizang autonomous region.
(2025-12-18). Justin Yifu Lin: Stronger policy measures likely next year to address bottlenecks in building China's unified national market. ecns.cn Justin Yifu Lin, dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, told China Perspective in a recent exclusive interview that China is expected to step up policy efforts next year to address key bottlenecks in building a unified national market.
(2025-12-18). NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations. sanews.gov.za NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations | The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that it is committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreement with the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique. | In an update on the Mozal smelter, the NTCSA said it is committed to a new agreement as well as to protect South African electricity consumers from unintended cost impacts. | "The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), a subsidiary of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, confirms that it remains committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreemen…
(2025-12-18). Hong Kong cancels 2026 New Year's Eve Fireworks. ecns.cn The 2026 Hong Kong New Year's Eve Fireworks will be replaced with a countdown event in Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Tourism Board announced Wednesday.
(2025-12-18). Teenage woman bludgeoned to death by ex-fiancé in Karachi. tribune.com.pk The body of a 19-year-old woman, Komal, was discovered inside a house in Taiser Town, Surjani Town, on Thursday, in a case that has shocked the local community. Police suspect she was brutally bludgeoned to death by her former fiancé, who is also her cousin. | An FIR has been registered against Rashid Magsi under the murder section, following a complaint lodged by Komal's mother, Rafiya, wife of late Ghulam Hussain. | Rafiya told authorities that Komal had been engaged to Rashid Magsi, her maternal cousin, a year ago, but he had moved to Dubai for work. Three months later, Komal eloped and married anoth…
(2025-12-18). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-18). Germany: Italian artist Costantino Ciervo rebuffs criticism from Zionist lobbies, politicians seeking to close his exhibition. wsws.org Readers should note that the two leading politicians behind the smear campaign are members of nominally left organisations.
(2025-12-18). New Somalia e-visa security flaw puts personal data of thousands at risk. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera finds Somalia's electronic visa website lacks proper security, allowing anyone to download sensitive data.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Ukraine's big admission: Putin's army swells to 710,000 as Zelensky scrambles for whooping $60 Billion. hindustantimes.com Russia has launched a massive war-ending offensive on Ukraine, deploying 710,000 troops while Kyiv faces catastrophic losses. Ukrainian Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed heavy casualties, with nearly half a million troops lost, as Russia continues its strategic push across Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. The Institute for the Study of War reports Russia has occupied 4,669 sq. km in 2025, a 22% increase over last year. Amid the conflict, Ukraine requests $60 billion from the U.S. and Europe for 2026 defense costs. Tensions escalate as Moscow pursues its objectives, ignoring NATO warnings and conti…
(2025-12-18). Nothing Raises USD 8 Million in Successful Community Investment Round. devdiscourse.com London-based tech brand Nothing has successfully raised over USD 8 million in its third community investment round, the company announced on Thursday. The round attracted over 5,000 new investors, valuing the company at USD 1.3 billion.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Constitutional victory for small businesses as LHC protects snooker clubs. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that running a snooker club is a "lawful and legitimate" business, cautioning lower courts against using emergency laws to shut down recreational spots over vague complaints. | Justice Jawad Zafar, in a five-page judgment, set aside a trial court's order that had forced a citizen in Sargodha to shut down his club. The ruling clarifies a fine line in Pakistani law: the difference between a genuine public nuisance and the fundamental right to earn a living. | The case landed in the high court after Muhammad Rashid, a local entrepreneur, saw his snooker club shuttered by an a…
(2025-12-18). The longest-running strike in the US is over—and the workers won. therealnews.com 
On Monday, Nov. 24, after more than 1,100 days on strike, Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh members were cheered on by supporters at a rally in downtown Pittsburgh before returning to work at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Even though strikers have returned to work, however, many issues at the center of the strike are still in legal limbo—and their fight for a fair contract is not over. In this episode of Working People, we speak with three Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh members—Bob Batz. Jr, Natalie Duleba, and Steve Mellon—about where things stand now, how their lives have changed since returni…
(2025-12-18). A gastrointestinal illness outbreak hits a South Jersey elementary school. Public health experts urge caution ahead of the holidays. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? A recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness at a South Jersey school has public health experts urging people to take precautions this winter and ahead of the holidays to avoid additional infections. | Camden County officials did not confirm the name of the school, but the outbreak is taking place at Central Elementary School in Haddonfield, according to a CBS The exact number of affected students is unknown, b…
(2025-12-18). India's Mohun Bagan banned by AFC for refusal to play football game in Iran. aljazeera.com AFC have sanctioned India's Mohun Bagan for refusing to visit Iran for their Asian Champions League match in September.
(2025-12-18). Honduras On The Edge: Xiomara Castro Calls For Popular Mobilization. popularresistance.org After a five-day hiatus and more than two weeks since the elections, the Honduran National Electoral Council (CNE) has resumed counting votes in an electoral process that has been widely questioned by various political forces on the left and right in Honduras. According to the CNE, several technical problems are hindering the count. | According to official data, the candidate of the National Party of Honduras (PNH), right-wing Nasry Asfura (backed, among others, by US President Donald Trump) maintains a slight but sustained lead (40.53%) over television presenter Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party of Honduras…
(2025-12-18). Israel-Lebanon talks: Everything you need to know. aljazeera.com Representatives from Israel and Lebanon, as well as US, French, UN officials to meet for second meeting on ceasefire.
(2025-12-18). Beginning December 18th, Cuba will have a new exchange rate. radiohc.cu Radio Havana Cuba / Cubadebate bring you the text of the special appearance of the President of the Central Bank of Cuba, Juana Lilia Delgado Portal. She appeared on CubaVision Wednesday evening following the 8 o'clock prime time newscast. | As the Government of the Republic has been reporting, the Central Bank of Cuba has been working to create the conditions to begin transformations in the foreign exchange market, based on principles of gradualism and timeliness. | Currently, different exchange rates coexist in the Cuban economy, which generates distortions, encourages informality, and hinders the banking and t…
(2025-12-18). The Ukraine War — Where it Stands Today. globalresearch.ca The leadership in Kiev has repeatedly required two major conditions as a quid pro quo for ending the three and one-half year-long war with Moscow.
(2025-12-18). Nissan Accelerates Expansion in India with New Models. devdiscourse.com Nissan, the Japanese automotive giant, has announced a strategic expansion in the Indian market with plans to launch three new models within the next 14-16 months. The new lineup features the seven-seater Gravite, set to debut in early 2026. The company's strategy aims to bolster its market presence.
(2025-12-18). Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway Claims 19 Lives. devdiscourse.com Nineteen people have tragically lost their lives following a catastrophic multi-vehicle accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, officials confirmed on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Qatar and US Seek Peace in Congo-Rwanda Conflict and Challenge Chinese Influence. globalresearch.ca United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio lamented on December 13 that Rwanda's actions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are "a clear violation of" the peace deal brokered by President Donald Trump at the beginning of December, who …
(2025-12-18). When Frankenstein governments rule Europe. strategic-culture.su By Sven R. LARSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Coalitions are taking over national governments in Europe with only one goal: t…
(2025-12-18). Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Broader Lessons. ummid.com The results of Kerala's recent local body elections have been swiftly pressed into service by competing political claims – he Congress sees revival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declares a breakthrough, and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks refuge in the familiar explanation of routine anti-incumbency.
(2025-12-18). Trump Admin Looking to Restore Coal Plants as America's Grid Buckles. wattsupwiththat.com The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to restore coal plants across America "for up to $100 million in federal funding."
(2025-12-18). Polysilicon: An Opportunity to Demonstrate 'America First'. wattsupwiththat.com The United States does not need half-measures. It needs clear, uncompromising enforcement that restores domestic market confidence. A full prohibition on imports of Chinese-origin and -linked polysilicon and derivatives ensures a competitive, transparent, and reliable supply chain for the material, unlocking a new era of advanced technologies. Anything less will leave American manufacturing expertise vulnerable, American jobs on the line, and America's national security at risk.
(2025-12-18). SPL 2025/26: Al Nassr Top Goal Scorer So Far – Courtesy Felix, Ronaldo. ummid.com Saudi FC Al Nassr is the top goal scorer in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League (SPL) season so far, courtesy its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo and attacking Midfielder/Forward Joao Felix.
(2025-12-18). Police in Sydney detain men over possible 'violent act'. aljazeera.com Australian police say they intercepted two cars in Liverpool, southwest Sydney over a possible "violent act".
(2025-12-18). Does Zelensky really want peace? Kremlin gives cryptic response after Berlin talks. hindustantimes.com Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed questions on possible US diplomacy, sanctions, and the Ukraine conflict during a press briefing in Moscow. Peskov said a visit by US special envoy Steve Witkoff is not planned this week, adding that Russia expects updates once Washington completes consultations with Ukraine and Europe. Commenting on peace prospects, Peskov said Moscow will assess official documents before drawing conclusions. He also warned that any new US sanctions, including against Russia's shadow tanker fleet, would harm efforts at normalisation. Russia's stance on foreign troops in Ukraine, he str…
(2025-12-18). Guangzhou customs uncovers major case of smuggling pregnant women's blood samples. ecns.cn The Anti-Smuggling Bureau of Guangzhou Customs mobilized 265 police officers and successfully dismantled two criminal gangs engaged in smuggling blood samples from pregnant women overseas, with over 100,000 such samples involved.
(2025-12-18). I Met Migrant Women in Calais Hoping to Reach the UK and This Is What I Learnt. bylinetimes.com I was in a car with charity workers somewhere between Calais and Dunkirk. We were on our way to a women's centre: a small sports pavilion that offers women in the camps a chance to shower, do their hair, put on make-up, have a gossip, a brief moment of normality in a hostile place. | My companions were chatting in French, which I struggled to follow. So, when they exclaimed, "Huit." I had to ask, "Eight what?". | Pregnant women, they said. | My heart sank. I asked whether they would cross in the small boats. They told me the women hope so. It is safer to cross before the babies are born. Some, though, are forc…
(2025-12-18). SADC Summit approves deployment of Panel of Elders. sanews.gov.za SADC Summit approves deployment of Panel of Elders | The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved the deployment of a Panel of Elders and a Mediation Reference Group to Madagascar to support efforts aimed at restoring political stability, constitutional order and democratic governance. ⚪ This was announced in a communiqué issued following the virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held on Wednesday. ⚪ The summit received a report from the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika,…
(2025-12-18). Inside China's Secret Push to Build Its Own Extreme UV Chip Machine. moderndiplomacy.eu In a high-security laboratory in Shenzhen, Chinese scientists have built a prototype of a machine capable of producing the most advanced semiconductor chips used in artificial intelligence, smartphones and modern weapons systems, Reuters has learned. The development represents a milestone Washington has spent years trying to prevent through export controls and diplomatic pressure. Completed in …
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Will Lehman: Every worker should be using Socialism AI. wsws.org Mack Trucks worker and UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman released this video explaining the significance of Socialism AI for the working class.
(2025-12-18). Priyanka Gandhi Leads Charge Against Controversial Rural Jobs Bill. devdiscourse.com Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra strongly criticized the G RAM G Bill on Thursday, stating that it threatens to dismantle the rural employment guarantee scheme.
(2025-12-18). Bearing witness to Sudan war. aljazeera.com Sudan's war is devastating cities and displacing millions.
(2025-12-18). England Ashes dreams on life-support. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-18). Macro policy support to see 2026 boost. ecns.cn China will step up macroeconomic policy support next year, intensifying efforts to expand domestic demand, deepen market reforms and stabilize the property sector, officials and experts said.
(2025-12-18). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-18). Exploring Hainan Free Trade Port before island-wide special customs operations. ecns.cn China's Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch an island-wide independent customs operation Thursday.
(2025-12-18). The threat we refuse to name. onlineopinion.com.au You can screen luggage, weapons and criminal records. You cannot screen worldviews that rank collective loyalty above individual life – and no amount of security theatre can compensate.
(2025-12-18). Meet Tania Nemer, Fired Immigration Judge Suing Trump Admin Amid Purge of Immigration Court System. democracynow.org 
Former immigration judge Tania Nemer, who was fired in February, is now suing the Trump administration, alleging that she was discriminated against despite strong performance reviews. Nemer is one of about 100 immigration judges who have been fired or reassigned since Trump took office. The system is notoriously backlogged, with more than 3 million cases pending. "I was pulled away in the middle of the hearing," she says. | Nemer filed a discrimination complaint with the Department of Justice, which officials dismissed, citing Article II of the Constitution on presidential powers. "I've be…
(2025-12-18). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-18). Shenzhen court sentences 27 for smuggling antimony ingots. ecns.cn Twenty-seven individuals were sentenced in Shenzhen for their involvement in six antimony ingot smuggling cases on Tuesday, according to the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in South China's Guangdong province.
(2025-12-18). The Master of the World: America's National Security Strategy/ By Manlio Dinucci. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: The Master of the World: America's National Security Strategy — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Manlio Dinucci Global Research, December 18, 2025 The White House has published the 'National Security Strategy of the United States of America', an annual document signed by President Trump that outlines the fundamental …
(2025-12-18). Trump rewrites White House history with plaques mocking predecessors. scmp.com The White House has installed new plaques beneath photos of former leaders on US President Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House that sharply criticise his Democratic predecessors. | The plaques were a striking addition because both Republicans and Democrats have traditionally viewed the historic building as a symbol of national unity. Trump, however, has not shied from using the White House as a stage for his more combative style of politics and for rewriting history.
(2025-12-18). Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for CM Afridi over misleading remarks against state institutions. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad district court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi after his repeated failure to appear in court regarding a case involving misleading allegations against state institutions and damaging their reputation. | Senior Civil Judge Abbas Shah conducted the hearing on Thursday on a case filed under the PECA Act, where the National Cyber Crime Agency (NCCIA) had accused Sohail Afridi of making false statements. Despite the seriousness of the charges, Afridi and his lawyer failed to appear before the court on the scheduled date. | The court had previ…
(2025-12-18). 'Karachi World Book Fair' opens at Expo Centre. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of students, readers and book gathered at the Expo Centre on Thursday as the Karachi World Book Fair began, signalling renewed interest in reading and literary culture in the city. The five-day fair will continue until December 22. | The opening ceremony was attended by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah as chief guest, while President of the Arts Council of Pakistan Muhammad Ahmed Shah was the guest of honour. Other prominent attendees included Chairman of the Publishers and Booksellers Association Kamran Noorani, Director National Book Foundation Kamran Jahangir, and Convener of the Karac…
(2025-12-18). Pushing Muslim Political Consciousness Back to Pre-Partition Mindset. ummid.com The Indian Muslims are currently not just back to square one — they are, in truth, below zero, because whatever political capital the community had before the Partition has eroded further.
(2025-12-18). China—Pakistan Warrior 9 Inside the Joint Counterterrorism Military Exercise. thinktank.pk China and Pakistan have concluded the "Warrior-9" joint counterterrorism exercise at Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Centre in Pabbi. Spanning over 10 days, the drill brought together troops from the Chinese People's Liberation Army and the Pakistan Army in high-intensity, mixed-unit operations. The exercise featured mountain clearing, hostage rescue, joint fire strikes, and a large-scale live-fire …
(2025-12-18). Cuban Chess Player Berdayes Sharpens His Undefeated Record in Mexico. radiohc.cu Havana, November 17 (RHC) — Cuban Dylan Berdayes, undefeated and with a steady hand, defends his place today among the leaders of the Master group of the Carlos Torre in Memoriam International Tournament. | After four of nine rounds in Progreso, Berdayes has 3.5 points and is second on tiebreaks in a group that also includes fellow Cuban Luis Ernesto Quesada, representing Mexico, Colombian Joshua Daniel Ruiz, and Ukrainian Viktor Matviishen. | The fifth round offers some interesting matchups: Berdayes will face Quesada on the top board, while Ruiz will play Matviishen on the other top board. | To reach his c…
(2025-12-18). Karachi police set to launch crackdown on fancy, green number plates. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Police is set launch a massive operation across Karachi to target vehicles violating traffic laws, particularly those with illegal fancy and green number plates. | The campaign was announced by Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho, aims to tackle the misuse of number plates and other traffic offenses. Odho stated that the operation would begin on Friday, and would involve checking vehicles at various locations across the city. | In each district, two teams will be conducting checks, consisting of officers from the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC), excise department, traffic police, and district…
(2025-12-18). Night view of the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World resembles fairy tale. ecns.cn The 27th Ice and Snow World opens to the public in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Dec. 17, 2025. This year's edition is themed "A Fairy Tale World of Ice and Snow," with the park's total area expanding to 1.2 million square meters and ice and snow usage reaching 400,000 cubic meters.
(2025-12-18). PSG: Intercontinental Cup Football Champion. radiohc.cu Havana, December 17 (RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain of France defeated Flamengo of Brazil on penalties today in the final of the Intercontinental Cup. | The 90 minutes of regulation time ended in a 1-1 draw, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia scoring for the European champions in the 38th minute, and Jorginho of Italy and Brazil equalizing for the Copa Libertadores winners in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot. | With nothing significant happening in extra time, the match went to penalties, where Flamengo's performance was disastrous, converting only one of their five attempts. | PSG thus secured their fir…
(2025-12-18). World closely watches Australia's social media ban for children. ecns.cn The wide-ranging impact of Australia's new social media ban for children under 16 — the first of its kind in the world — is already being felt at home and abroad, especially for major platforms that have controversially allowed children full access.
(2025-12-18). 'A strong figure': Lukashenko on comparing Trump to a bulldozer. eng.belta.by I wanted Donald Trump to win the U.S. presidential election but I am not his blind supporter, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media companyNewsmax,…
(2025-12-18). Jimmy Lai told eight lies in court: local media in HKSAR. ecns.cn On December 15, a panel of three judges delivered a verdict in the conspiracy case involving Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Next Digital, and three companies formerly affiliated with the now-defunct Apple Daily.
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko presents Coale with 'pragmatic proposals' relevant to U.S. interests. eng.belta.by The United States should engage in a dialogue based on pragmatism, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). China accelerates push for autonomous driving. ecns.cn China's autonomous driving industry has entered a new phase of accelerated development, as the country approved two cars with level-3 autonomous driving capabilities, marking the first time that such vehicles have been cleared by the national regulator as authorized products nearly ready for mass adoption.
(2025-12-18). Gold prices rise continuously, further increases today. tribune.com.pk 
The price of gold climbed again on Thursday, with both global bullion rates and local market values pushing the yellow metal to higher levels amid continued demand and broader trends in international markets. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce rose by $22 to reach $4,334, prompting gains in local bullion markets as well. As a result, the price of 24‚Äëcarat gold in Pakistan increased by Rs2,200 to settle at Rs455,762 per tola, according to the All‚ÄëPakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. Likewise, the price of gold per 10 grams rose by Rs…
(2025-12-18). Hydrogen plays part in global warming: study. tribune.com.pk 
Hydrogen has long been touted as a possible solution to the climate crisis, but it could also be a small part of the problem, a study warned on Wednesday. | Advocates of hydrogen hope it can be produced and used on a large scale in transport and heavy industries in the future, providing a clean alternative to fossil fuels as it only emits water vapours. | But the research published in the journal Nature found that hydrogen has played a part in rising temperatures by helping methane, a potent greenhouse gas, stay longer in the atmosphere. | Emissions of hydrogen rose between 1990 and 2020, contributing a fracti…
(2025-12-18). Bondi Beach and the Deadly Reach of Radicalisation. moderndiplomacy.eu Bondi Beach is known the world over as a happy place, a place that is full of sunshine, families, visitors, and partying. The image was shattered not long ago when a brutal assault on a mass gathering transformed a peaceful crowd into a terror and tragedy crowd. Human beings were killed and wounded just by …
(2025-12-18). Seeds of security take root in the south. ecns.cn Even in mid-December, farmlands at the Nanfan Scientific and Research Breeding Base in the southern Hainan city of Sanya remain a lush green. Rice, cotton, soybeans and a wide range of grain, fruit and vegetable crops thrive here. Lin Dezheng, a 35-year-old farmer, moves between the fields, carefully recording key growth data for the crops.
(2025-12-18). Israel launches several air strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon. aljazeera.com The Israeli army has launched a series of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it targeted Hezbollah sites.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Satellite pics expose Zelensky's lie on 'world-first drone attack on submarine'? No damage? | Russia. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's first underwater drone strike on a Russian Black Sea submarine is now backed by fresh satellite imagery that undercuts Moscow's denials. The attack shows Kyiv can still hurt Russia's fleet even as it loses ground on land. New commercial satellite images of Novorossiysk port, obtained after the attack, show clear damage to the pier where the Russian submarine was moored. A large section of the quay appears destroyed, with concrete debris scattered around the impact point near the stern of the boat. Watch for details…
(2025-12-18). Hainan starts special customs operations across entire island. ecns.cn China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launched island-wide special customs operations Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Smokescreen in Ukraine? Moscow hosts Iran as nuclear clock ticks, Araghchi drops bombshell for Trump. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and MGIMO University Rector Anatoli Torkunov discussed expanding academic and strategic cooperation between Russia and Iran, including joint master's programmes, research initiatives and student exchanges. Araghchi highlighted shared positions on global issues, opposition to US hegemony, and appreciation for Russia's support during the recent conflict with Israel. Talks also covered energy cooperation, gas swaps, countering US sanctions, and regional security in the South Caucasus through the proposed 3+3 mechanism. Araghchi reiterated Iran's stance against nuclear weapons,…
(2025-12-18). What India Pays for Empty Parliament and Vanity Nationalism? ummid.com India pours public funds into Parliament and state assemblies as if they are engines of accountability, but what we receive in return is political theatre, ritual nationalism, walkouts, orchestrated chaos, and a government that uses the legislature as a rubber stamp.
(2025-12-18). First batch of zero-tariff petrochemical materials clears customs as Hainan launches island-wide operations. ecns.cn As China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launched island-wide special customs operations Thursday, the first batch of petrochemical raw and auxiliary materials imported under the zero-tariff policy arrived at Yangpu Economic Development Zone.
(2025-12-18). Amid downward trend, Black and Hispanic children account for majority of population in New Jersey's foster care system. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The majority of children in New Jersey's foster care system are Black and Hispanic, according to a WHYY News analysis. Camden and Essex counties have the highest number of placements in the state; Black children are the dominant group in those counties. Latino children represent the largest number of placements in Middlesex, Hudson and Passaic counties. | Regions that are mostly rural or along the shore see the largest proportion of white children in fos…
(2025-12-18). Democracy Now! 2025-12-18 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 18, 2025; "Divorced from Reality": Economist Dean Baker Fact-Checks Trump's Primetime Speech; Meet Tania Nemer, Fired Immigration Judge Suing Trump Admin Amid Purge of Immigration Court System; "No Military Solution": Is Peace Possible in Sudan as "Proxy War" Expands? | Headlines for December 18, 2025; "Divorced from Reality": Economist Dean Baker Fact-Checks Trump's Primetime Speech; Meet Tania Nemer, Fired Immigration Judge Suing Trump Admin Amid Purge of Immigration Court System; "No Military Solution": Is Peace Possib…
(2025-12-18). "Divorced from Reality" : Economist Dean Baker Fact-Checks Trump's Primetime Speech. democracynow.org 
President Trump praised the state of the U.S. economy in a primetime address Wednesday evening, even though new government statistics show the nation's unemployment rate is at a new four-year high of 4.6%. Dean Baker, senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, says Trump's aides should be "wondering about the man's sanity" after Wednesday's speech. "This is utterly divorced from reality." Though Trump blames former President Biden for the poor economy, Baker notes that Trump had inherited an "incredibly strong economy by almost every meas…
(2025-12-18). 'They've Ruined Christmas': Nigerian Student Blocked By Home Office From Visiting UK Family for Holidays. bylinetimes.com 
A British academic and his Nigerian wife say the Home Office has "ruined Christmas" after refusing a visa for their cousin, a student of prosthetics and orthotics at a top-ranking university. | Dr James Pickering and his wife Chioma had booked a return flight for their eighteen-year-old cousin and had stated that they could financially sponsor her visit. | However, the Home Office denied the visa, saying that their cousin Chizaram had not provided evidence of an "ongoing and genuine relationship" with Pickering and his wife, which "damages the credibility of [your] application". | They added: "I am not satisfi…
(2025-12-18). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-18). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko describes Putin as a political. eng.belta.by Russian President Vladimir Putin is a strong politician and a good person, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax, BelTA has learned.
(2025-12-18). ECC approves Rs200b power subsidy to keep circular debt within IMF-agreed limits. tribune.com.pk 
As the government projects an alarming increase of Rs491 billion in circular debt within six months, a cabinet body on Thursday approved Rs200 billion power subsidies to keep the flow of the debt within limits agreed with the International Monetary Fund. | The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet that took the decision also approved Rs11.5 billion for discretionary spending on the parliamentarians' schemes in total disregard to the nation's fiscal health. | The ECC approved a "supplementary grant amounting to Rs200 billion under the head of government of Pakistan investment in DISCOs' equity to addre…
(2025-12-18). PM Shehbaz approves halal meat export policy. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday approved a policy to boost Pakistan's Halal meat exports and directed the formulation of a comprehensive three-year strategy to increase the country's share in global Halal meat markets. | Chairing a review meeting in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said the strategy should include "practical measures to increase Halal meat exports" and be presented within the next two weeks. | During the meeting, officials informed the Prime Minister that Pakistan's total Halal meat production currently stands at 6 million metric tons, with sufficient quantity available for export afte…
(2025-12-18). RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result Out: Check Here. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result: The Ministry of Railways has result of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) CEN 05/2024, also known as RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2, exam on its official website.
(2025-12-18). President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity, dialogue and regional cooperation as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded its virtual Extraordinary Summit on the political and security situation in Madagascar. ⚪ Delivering closing remarks at the summit on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said the engagements by Heads of State and Government reflected a shared commitment to peace and stability in the region. | "The unity of purpose that has governed our engagements on this and other critical matters affecting our region is indeed commen…
(2025-12-18). Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a 'Master Story Teller'. portside.org Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a 'Master Story Teller' |
(2025-12-18). This Is The Garbage Economy. levernews.com 
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko explains decision to bet on China instead of European democracy. eng.belta.by During the interview the Belarusian head of state was asked about China and its leader Xi Jinping. Aleksandr Lukashenko explained that he visited China for the first time 30 years ago when he was a member of the parliament and back then he already noticed that China is destined for a great future.
(2025-12-18). Kunshan setting up world-class industrial hubs. ecns.cn On the production floor of Visionox, one of the world's leading suppliers of advanced displays based in Kunshan, Jiangsu province, a line of technicians in cleanroom suits closely monitor a sheet of deep-purple glass the size of a door.
(2025-12-18). West Virginia Judge Says Charter Schools Violate State Constitution. dissidentvoice.org In December 2025, Judge Jennifer Bailey of the 8th Judicial Circuit Court in West Virginia ruled that the creation of the state's charter schools are unconstitutional because they were authorized by the West Virginia Professional Charter School Board (PCSB) instead of being authorized by "the constitutionally mandated consent of a majority of affected county voters." …
(2025-12-18). Re-Launch: Secretary Of Perpetual War E-Book. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Life got so hectic after I published the last issue of JOHNSTONE that I didn't notice people were unable to download the e-book version of the magazine. Turns out my Gumroad account had been suspended for reasons that still haven't been made clear to me, but it's fixed now and the issue is up and …
(2025-12-18). Brazil's Congress passes bill to cut Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. scmp.com Brazil's Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to slash the prison term of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a coup after losing re-election to left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. | Passed by the lower chamber last week, the bill now heads to Lula, whose expected veto could eventually be overridden by Congress.
(2025-12-18). Man booked for assaulting domestic worker in Karachi's Buffer Zone. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-18). With Caesar Sanctions Off, Now Syria Can Rebuild. globalresearch.ca On December 10, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a massive defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military spending. The bill also includes the repeal of the Caesar Syria …
(2025-12-18). Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding. sanews.gov.za Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities. | "Once daily quotas are reached, only pre-booked visitors will be allowed entry. Queueing will then apply, and access will be dependent on the number of visitors exiting the park. Wild Card members are reminded that they are not exempt from the pre-booking administration fee," SANParks said on Wednesday. | To safeguar…
(2025-12-18). Astronomers discover lemon-shaped exoplanet with bizarre atmosphere. tribune.com.pk 
Astronomers have discovered an unusual lemon-shaped exoplanet orbiting a pulsar, a type of dense, rapidly spinning dead star, in a finding that challenges current theories of planet formation. | Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers observed that the planet, dubbed PSR J2322-2650b, possesses an atmosphere rich in carbon but completely lacking nitrogen and oxygen—elements typically found wherever carbon exists in the universe. "Everywhere in the universe, where there's carbon, there tends to be nitrogen and oxygen," said Michael Zhang, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago and…
(2025-12-18). US Senate confirms private astronaut, Musk ally Jared Isaacman as NASA chief. tribune.com.pk 
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman to become President Donald Trump's NASA administrator, making an advocate of Mars missions and a former associate of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk the space agency's 15th leader. | The vote on Isaacman, who Trump removed and then renominated as NASA administrator nominee this year, passed 67—30, two weeks after he told senators in his second confirmation hearing that NASA must pick up the pace to beat China back to the moon this decade. | Isaacman will lead an agency of about 14,000 employees as it invests billions of dollars into it…
(2025-12-18). Hainan evolves as gateway to global markets. ecns.cn An e-commerce host guides customers through off-island duty-free online shopping in Haikou, Hainan province, on Wednesday. The Hainan Free Trade Port starts island-wide special customs operations on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Warm-to-cool conditions for Christmas, New Year period. sanews.gov.za Warm-to-cool conditions for Christmas, New Year period | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country during the Christmas and the New Year period. | Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are anticipated mainly over the central and eastern parts of South Africa. | "Thunderstorm activity is expected to occur primarily in the afternoons, although periods of increased moisture may result in morning showers in some areas. | "Much of the rainfall during this period will be associated with afternoon and evening thundershowers, which ma…
(2025-12-18). US forces strike another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4. scmp.com The US military said on Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the US House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump's power to use military force against drug cartels. | US Southern Command stated on social media that the vessel was operated by narco-terrorists along a known trafficking route. The military didn't provide evidence behind the allegations but posted a video of a boat moving through water…
(2025-12-18). 18,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift — $18.8 million in medical debt relief. whyy.org 
(2025-12-18). Secretive Georgia Clemency Board Suspends Execution After Its Conflicts of Interest Are Exposed. theintercept.com 
On the same day the state of Georgia issued a death warrant for Stacey Ian Humphreys, setting his execution for December 17, Gov. Brian Kemp The new member was Kim McCoy, previously a victims' advocate at the Cobb County District Attorney's Office. As the head of the Victim Witness Unit for 25 years, she offered dedicated support to victims' family members "in capital c…
(2025-12-18). Qatar's Energy Advantage Powers Its AI Push in the Gulf. moderndiplomacy.eu Qatar is trying to catch up in the artificial intelligence (AI) race in the Gulf, relying on its low-cost energy and financial resources. The country is launching Qai, supported by its sovereign wealth fund and a joint venture with Brookfield, marking a significant step into the AI sector. This move is part of a broader …
(2025-12-18). Shop owner who helped Bondi victims speaks to Al Jazeera. aljazeera.com When gunmen opened fire on people celebrating Hanukkah at Bondi Beach, shop owner Youssef Hamdan rushed to help victims.
(2025-12-18). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-18). Pakistan U19 Squad for Zimbabwe Tour — Tri-Series World Cup 2026. thinktank.pk Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially unveiled the 15-member Pakistan U19 squad for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series in Zimbabwe and the highly anticipated ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026. Talented all-rounder Farhan Yousaf will continue to lead the side, with Usman Khan retaining his role as vice-captain. The announcement comes as Pakistan U19 gear up …
(2025-12-18). The BBC Kicks Off the Holidays With a New Season of Pandemic Fearmongering. globalresearch.ca The BBC has launched into the pandemic fearmongering a bit early this year with their recent article: For those who don't live in England, A&E …
(2025-12-18). Dubai RTA's groundbreaking drone initiative transforms traffic signal maintenance. geo.tv 
Drones clean traffic signals during a pilot operation launched by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority as part of efforts to ensure the effective use of drone technology in maintenance work. —X/rta_dubaiThe Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has rolled out a pilot…
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Ajay Gupta Seeks Bail in Devastating Goa Nightclub Fire Case. devdiscourse.com Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' in Goa, has submitted a bail application following his arrest related to a catastrophic fire that killed 25 people earlier this month.
(2025-12-18). The Baltic Roots of Russophobia: Neoliberalism, Revisionism and U.S. Imperialism. covertactionmagazine.com The European Union (EU) has a population of 450 million people, yet its foreign policy is determined by a country with a population of 1.3 million people—Estonia. The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy is Kaja Kallas, the former prime minister of Estonia. Her agenda is an Estonian obsession …
(2025-12-18). DWYPD warns of increased financial abuse during festive season. sanews.gov.za DWYPD warns of increased financial abuse during festive season | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged women and people with disabilities to remain vigilant against financial abuse during the festive season. | The department raised concern over the increased risk of financial exploitation targeting women and persons with disabilities during this period. | The department explained that financial abuse can take various forms, including controlling access to money, misusing income or social grants, forcing individuals into debt under their names, and exploiting economic depen…
(2025-12-18). Beijing's reaction to US-Taiwan arms deal is "information warfare" aljazeera.com "All the [US] weapon systems [sold to Taiwan] … are defensive in nature."
(2025-12-18). Immigrants Are Skipping Vital Health Care Appointments Amid Federal Raids. truthout.org As immigrants in southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi braced for this month's U.S. Homeland Security operation, Cristiane Rosales-Fajardo received a panicked phone call from a friend. The friend's Guatemalan tenant, who didn't know she was pregnant, had just delivered a premature baby in the New Orleans house. The parents lacked legal residency, and the mother refused to go to a hospital… |
(2025-12-18). 'Liquid gold', health drinks heating up cold weather. ecns.cn A sharp hit of ginger, a squeeze of lemon and a lingering warmth that runs from mouth to belly, turmeric drinks, dubbed "liquid gold" by young consumers, are emerging as hot winter hits in the country, a signal of the rise of health-focused beverages.
(2025-12-18). China test network transmits 699 days of data in just 1.6 hours. tribune.com.pk 
Data that would take 699 days to transmit over the traditional Internet was transferred in just 1.6 hours on a testbed for China's future networks. | China's first national science and technology infrastructure in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector ⚪ China Environment for Network Innovation (CENI) ⚪ recently passed national acceptance in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, and has been officially commissioned. | CENI is an open, user-friendly, and sustainable large-scale universal test infrastructure that provides a simple, efficient, and low-cost test and verification environment…
(2025-12-18). Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as War in Sudan Expands. truthout.org The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, backed by the United Arab Emirates, is accused of attempting to cover up its mass killings of civilians by burning and burying bodies, according to a new report by Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab. This comes as drone strikes have plunged several cities into darkness, including Khartoum and the coastal city of Port Sudan. "We have the expansion of… |
(2025-12-18). Pakistan, China advance talks on $2.2b industrial complex at Port Qasim. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and China advanced discussions on a major maritime industrial project at Port Qasim, as a five-member delegation from China's Shandong Xinxu Group met Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Chaudhry to review plans for an Integrated Maritime Industrial Complex (IMIC), Associated Press of Pakistan reported. | The proposed project, valued between $1.1 billion and $2.2 billion, aims to revitalise Pakistan's maritime and heavy industrial base. The delegation was led by Shandong Xinxu Group chairman Hou Jianxin. | According to the statement, the IMIC is expected to focus on three key compone…
(2025-12-18). Palestinians collect belongings before West Bank homes demolition. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of residents from the West Bank's emptied Nur Shams refugee camp returned on Wednesday to retrieve belongings ahead of the Israeli military's demolition of 25 residential buildings there. | Early this year, the military launched an ongoing operation it said was aimed at rooting out Palestinian armed groups from camps in the northern occupied West Bank — including Nur Shams, Tulkarem and Jenin. | Loading furniture, children's toys and even a window frame onto small trucks, Palestinian residents hurried Wednesday to gather as much as they could under the watchful eye of Israeli soldiers, according t…
(2025-12-18). Operation Condor: Transnational Murder Syndicate. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg for his Substack On November 25th 1975, the 60th birthday of Chile's CIA-installed dictator General Augusto Pinochet, high-ranking representatives of the repressive secret police forces of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay gathered in Santiago for a covert three-day summit. There, the quintet of US-sponsored Latin American fascist juntas forged an incendiary agreement. Dubbed 'Operation Condor' after …
(2025-12-18). N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover?
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(2025-12-18). GOP Centrists Rock the House, Force ACA Subsidy Showdown. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Four centrist Republican members of the U.S. House broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that will compel a floor vote on extending pandemic‚Äëera Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits for three more years. The enhanced subsidies, which help reduce monthly insurance costs for millions …
(2025-12-18). PSX nears 172,000 points milestone. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday, nearing the 172,000 points mark. | PSX posted a strong bullish session as the KSE-100 Index closed at a fresh all-time high of 171,961 points, gaining 1,646 points (+0.97%). | "Buying momentum remained firm throughout the day, driven by better-than-expected current account figures for November, which improved investor confidence and encouraged fresh positioning across key sectors," said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. | On the corporate side, MLCF announced a public offer to acquire 11.72% of Pioneer Cement a…
(2025-12-18). European powers set course for escalation of war in Ukraine against Russia. wsws.org The talks on a supposed "peace plan" for Ukraine, which took place in Berlin over the past few days, have made one thing clear above all else: the leading European powers—above all Germany—are doing everything they can to prolong NATO's war against Russia.
(2025-12-18). Angry farmers block Brussels roads with tractors over Mercosur trade deal. aljazeera.com Thousands protest as EU leaders clash over pact farmers fear will flood Europe with cheaper South American goods.
(2025-12-18). Who's Really Pulling the Trigger: The Shooter, or the Predator Lobby? portside.org Who's Really Pulling the Trigger: The Shooter, or the Predator Lobby? |
(2025-12-18). "It is common for awards to be bought," says Zhalay Sarhadi. tribune.com.pk 
Amid the glitter of Pakistan's award season, actor Zhalay Sarhadi has sparked fresh debate with her candid remarks about the credibility of awards shows in the country. | Appearing on the popular talk show Gup Shap with Vasay Chaudhary, Zhalay — known for her roles in Uraan, Digest Writer, and the more recently Shirin Farhad — voiced her skepticism about how awards are won and distributed in the industry. | "I've learned one thing: if you want something — praise, recognition, awards — you have to ask for it," she said. "People even beg for awards, and some actors pay for them. I don't h…
(2025-12-18). Cuba contará con una nueva tasa de cambio desde este 18 de diciembre. radiohc.cu Comparecencia especial de la ministra presidenta del Banco Central de Cuba, Juana Lilia Delgado Portal. La Habana 17 de diciembre de 2025. | Como se ha venido informando por el Gobierno de la República, el Banco Central de Cuba ha trabajado en la creación de condiciones para iniciar transformaciones en el mercado cambiario de divisas, bajo principios de gradualidad y temporalidad. | En la economía cubana coexisten actualmente distintas tasas de cambio de las divisas, lo que genera distorsiones, incentiva la informalidad y dificulta la trazabilidad bancaria y fiscal de los hechos económicos. | Esta transformación…
(2025-12-18). Cuba contará con una nueva tasa de cambio desde este 18 de diciembre. radiohc.cu Comparecencia especial de la ministra presidenta del Banco Central de Cuba, Juana Lilia Delgado Portal. La Habana 17 de diciembre de 2025. | Como se ha venido informando por el Gobierno de la República, el Banco Central de Cuba ha trabajado en la creación de condiciones para iniciar transformaciones en el mercado cambiario de divisas, bajo principios de gradualidad y temporalidad. | En la economía cubana coexisten actualmente distintas tasas de cambio de las divisas, lo que genera distorsiones, incentiva la informalidad y dificulta la trazabilidad bancaria y fiscal de los hechos económicos. | Esta transformación…
(2025-12-18). Japón colabora con UNICEF en beneficio del pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El embajador de Japón en Cuba, Nakamura Kazuhito y la Representante Adjunta de la Oficina del Fondo de Naciones Unidas para la Infancia, UNICEF, en la isla, Sunny Guidotti intercambiaron notas que oficializan un nuevo proyecto de cooperación valorado en un millón de dólares. | La inversion se realizará para mejorar la infraestructura y los servicios de agua, saneamiento, higiene y salud materno-infantil en comunidades vulnerables de Guantánamo, Granma y Santiago de Cuba. | Con una duración de 24 meses, la iniciativa, que de firma especial, beneficiará a niñas, niños, adolescentes y mujeres embarazadas, prioriza e…
(2025-12-18). Holguín clasifica a postemporada de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros de Holguín sellaron hoy su clasificación a la postemporada de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol tras barrer en doble jornada a Ciego de àÅvila y alcanzar su victoria 43 del calendario. En el estadio José Ramón Cepero, la tropa nororiental impuso su ley con un primer nocaut de 11-1, sustentado en una ofensiva demoledora.
(2025-12-18). Nueva tasa de cambio en Cuba: Ocho preguntas para comprender cómo funcionará. cubadebate.cu Como informó recientemente la ministra presidenta del Banco Central de Cuba, el país contará con una nueva tasa de cambio oficial. Para conocer el alcance real de la medida, cómo impactará en los diversos actores de la economía y en la población, conversamos con Ian Pedro Carbonell, director de Políticas Macroeconómicas del Banco Central de Cuba.
(2025-12-18). Note aggiuntive sul mito dell'europeità armena. strategic-culture.su I nazionalisti armeni promuovono tesi pseudoscientifiche per giustificare il loro allineamento con l'Europa occidentale. | Segue nostro Qualche tempo fa ho scritto
(2025-12-18). Ballet Nacional de Cuba donará ingresos de dos funciones a damnificados por huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu La directora del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), Viengsay Valdés, anunció este miércoles que la compañía donará los ingresos de sus funciones de 'Don Quijote', de los días 19 y 20 de diciembre, a los damnificados del huracán Melissa. | El colectivo danzario, Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación, insta a quienes quieran colaborar con este noble fin a asistir a los primeros espectáculos de la temporada del clásico 'Don Quijote', en la sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional.Se trata de un ciclo muy especial porque contempla el debut de jóvenes figuras con muchos deseos de destacarse, entre ellos, Laura Kamila, Nadila Estrad…
(2025-12-18). Ballet Nacional de Cuba donará ingresos de dos funciones a damnificados por huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu La directora del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), Viengsay Valdés, anunció este miércoles que la compañía donará los ingresos de sus funciones de 'Don Quijote', de los días 19 y 20 de diciembre, a los damnificados del huracán Melissa. | El colectivo danzario, Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación, insta a quienes quieran colaborar con este noble fin a asistir a los primeros espectáculos de la temporada del clásico 'Don Quijote', en la sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional.Se trata de un ciclo muy especial porque contempla el debut de jóvenes figuras con muchos deseos de destacarse, entre ellos, Laura Kamila, Nadila Estrad…
(2025-12-18). Desde este 18 de diciembre, Cuba contará con una nueva tasa de cambio (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Se ha decidido poner en vigor, este 18 de diciembre de 2025, las medidas que garantizan la transformación del mercado cambiario de divisas. En esta primera etapa, se ha concebido su estructuración en tres segmentos cambiarios, dos tasas de cambio fijas -ya existentes- un segmento I que opera a 1 por 24, un segmento II que opera a 1 por 120, y se añade un tercer segmento con una tasa de cambio flotante…
(2025-12-18). En Camagàºey aseguran carga para vehículos eléctricos de Etecsa (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El primer sistema fotovoltaico de la División Territorial de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (Etecsa) fue inaugurado hoy en el Taller de Transporte de la entidad con el propósito de dar sostenibilidad a la flota de ocho carros eléctricos recibidos en el año 2023.
(2025-12-18). Japón colabora con UNICEF en beneficio del pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El embajador de Japón en Cuba, Nakamura Kazuhito y la Representante Adjunta de la Oficina del Fondo de Naciones Unidas para la Infancia, UNICEF, en la isla, Sunny Guidotti intercambiaron notas que oficializan un nuevo proyecto de cooperación valorado en un millón de dólares. | La inversion se realizará para mejorar la infraestructura y los servicios de agua, saneamiento, higiene y salud materno-infantil en comunidades vulnerables de Guantánamo, Granma y Santiago de Cuba. | Con una duración de 24 meses, la iniciativa, que de firma especial, beneficiará a niñas, niños, adolescentes y mujeres embarazadas, prioriza e…
(2025-12-18). En Camagàºey aseguran carga para vehículos eléctricos de Etecsa (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El primer sistema fotovoltaico de la División Territorial de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (Etecsa) fue inaugurado hoy en el Taller de Transporte de la entidad con el propósito de dar sostenibilidad a la flota de ocho carros eléctricos recibidos en el año 2023.
(2025-12-18). Note aggiuntive sul mito dell'europeità armena. strategic-culture.su I nazionalisti armeni promuovono tesi pseudoscientifiche per giustificare il loro allineamento con l'Europa occidentale. | Segue nostro Qualche tempo fa ho scritto
(2025-12-18). Banco Central informa nueva tasa de cambio oficial. cubadebate.cu En correspondencia con las transformaciones cambiarias anunciadas por el Banco Central de Cuba, se establece que este 18 de junio entran en vigor las nuevas medidas relacionadas con el mercado cambiario. Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores, la nueva tasa oficial.
(2025-12-18). Desde este 18 de diciembre, Cuba contará con una nueva tasa de cambio (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Se ha decidido poner en vigor, este 18 de diciembre de 2025, las medidas que garantizan la transformación del mercado cambiario de divisas. En esta primera etapa, se ha concebido su estructuración en tres segmentos cambiarios, dos tasas de cambio fijas -ya existentes- un segmento I que opera a 1 por 24, un segmento II que opera a 1 por 120, y se añade un tercer segmento con una tasa de cambio flotante…
(2025-12-18). Holguín clasifica a postemporada de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros de Holguín sellaron hoy su clasificación a la postemporada de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol tras barrer en doble jornada a Ciego de àÅvila y alcanzar su victoria 43 del calendario. En el estadio José Ramón Cepero, la tropa nororiental impuso su ley con un primer nocaut de 11-1, sustentado en una ofensiva demoledora.
(2025-12-18). La OTAN declara que ´no es para siempre ª: Una lectura critica de la nueva Estrategia de Seguridad Nacional de los Estados Unidos. thealtworld.com Las clases dirigentes europeas se encuentran ahora aisladas, muy impopulares y despojadas de sus privilegios. Puedes leer …
(2025-12-18). Nueva Gerona, 195 años de historia. cubadebate.cu Este 17 de diciembre conmemoramos el 195 aniversario de la fundación de la población de Nueva Gerona, principal urbe de la Isla de la Juventud. Aprovechando esta celebración, los invitamos a explorar la historia, algunos de los sitios más emblemáticos y los valores culturales y naturales de esta urbe singular, como justo preludio a su bicentenario.
(2025-12-18). Estados Unidos vota a favor de levantar las sanciones a Siria. cubadebate.cu El Senado de Estados Unidos votó a favor de levantar las sanciones a Siria bajo la "Ley César" y aprobó el anexo del Pentágono sobre este asunto.
(2025-12-18). Máxima representante de la organización de féminas cubanas encabeza debates sobre Programa de Gobierno. radiohc.cu 
Para mirar profundamente cuánto más puede enriquecerse el Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, un grupo de federadas de la ciudad de Santa Clara sostuvieron un encuentro presidido por Teresa Amarelle Boué, miembro del Buró Político y Secretaria General de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. | ´Necesitamos que todo el pueblo conozca las interioridades de este programa, para que nuestra gente aporte soluciones, propuestas interesantes, sugerencias de lo que podemos aportar a este documento. En los diez objetivos, la FMC puede hacer mucho, desde la disminución del déficit fis…
(2025-12-18). Aguas de La Habana desmiente rumores sobre supuesta contaminación de fuente El Gato. cubadebate.cu La Empresa Aguas de La Habana informó que la fuente de abasto El Gato mantiene condiciones óptimas de operación, y descartó versiones difundidas en redes sociales sobre una supuesta contaminación. La entidad aseguró que funciona de manera óptima el punto de cloración de la fuente subterránea, reconocida por su excelente calidad del agua.
(2025-12-18). Máxima representante de la organización de féminas cubanas encabeza debates sobre Programa de Gobierno. radiohc.cu Para mirar profundamente cuánto más puede enriquecerse el Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, un grupo de federadas de la ciudad de Santa Clara sostuvieron un encuentro presidido por Teresa Amarelle Boué, miembro del Buró Político y Secretaria General de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. | ´Necesitamos que todo el pueblo conozca las interioridades de este programa, para que nuestra gente aporte soluciones, propuestas interesantes, sugerencias de lo que podemos aportar a este documento. En los diez objetivos, la FMC puede hacer mucho, desde la disminución del déficit fis…
(2025-12-18). Nueva Gerona, 195 años de historia. cubadebate.cu Este 17 de diciembre conmemoramos el 195 aniversario de la fundación de la población de Nueva Gerona, principal urbe de la Isla de la Juventud. Aprovechando esta celebración, los invitamos a explorar la historia, algunos de los sitios más emblemáticos y los valores culturales y naturales de esta urbe singular, como justo preludio a su bicentenario.
(2025-12-18). Díaz-Canel interviene desde el Capitolio Nacional en el acto por el lanzamiento del Proyecto "25 para el 25" cubadebate.cu El Proyecto "25 para el 25", iniciativa de la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum, distribuirá gratuitamente 2.5 millones de libros a jóvenes de 15 a 30 años en 14 países de América Latina. Por tan inspiradora razón, en la tarde de este miércoles, desde el Capitolio Nacional, el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, simultáneamente a la presentación inaugural de su homóloga desde el Zócalo en la Ciudad de México, dio luz verde al inicio de este proyecto educativo y cultural que también incluye a Cuba.
(2025-12-18). Mbappe edges closer to Ronaldo record as Real survive Copa del Rey test. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe moved tantalisingly close to Cristiano Ronaldo's calendar-year scoring record for Real Madrid with a brace as they earned a 3-2 victory at third-tier Talavera de la Reina on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey's last 16 after a pulsating encounter. | The French striker's two goals, combined with an own-goal by defender Manuel Farrando, proved enough despite strikes from Nahuel Arroyo and Gonzalo Di Renzo that threatened to spoil Real's evening in front of a raucous crowd. | Mbappe, who came into the game with 56 goals scored in all competitions in 2025, is now one goal shy of the 59-goal calendar…
(2025-12-18). EEUU envía migrantes a Base Naval de Guantánamo a la espera de su deportación. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Estados Unidos envió en las últimas horas a un nuevo grupo de migrantes a su base naval de Guantánamo, en territorio usurpado a Cuba, a la espera de su deportación, en el marco del endurecimiento de las políticas migratorias del presidente Donald Trump. | El traslado fue confirmado a Europa Press por fuentes del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense después de que el diario The New York Times indicara que 22 migrantes cubanos habían sido llevados este martes a Guantánamo, en un vuelo organizado por el Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE, según sus siglas en inglés). | "Hem…
(2025-12-18). EEUU envía migrantes a Base Naval de Guantánamo a la espera de su deportación. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Estados Unidos envió en las últimas horas a un nuevo grupo de migrantes a su base naval de Guantánamo, en territorio usurpado a Cuba, a la espera de su deportación, en el marco del endurecimiento de las políticas migratorias del presidente Donald Trump. | El traslado fue confirmado a Europa Press por fuentes del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense después de que el diario The New York Times indicara que 22 migrantes cubanos habían sido llevados este martes a Guantánamo, en un vuelo organizado por el Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE, según sus siglas en inglés). | "Hem…
(2025-12-18). Díaz-Canel interviene desde el Capitolio Nacional en el acto por el lanzamiento del Proyecto "25 para el 25" cubadebate.cu El Proyecto "25 para el 25", iniciativa de la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum, distribuirá gratuitamente 2.5 millones de libros a jóvenes de 15 a 30 años en 14 países de América Latina. Por tan inspiradora razón, en la tarde de este miércoles, desde el Capitolio Nacional, el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, simultáneamente a la presentación inaugural de su homóloga desde el Zócalo en la Ciudad de México, dio luz verde al inicio de este proyecto educativo y cultural que también incluye a Cuba.
(2025-12-18). Aguas de La Habana desmiente rumores sobre fuente de abasto El Gato. radiohc.cu La Empresa Aguas de La Habana informó este miércoles que la fuente de abasto El Gato mantiene condiciones óptimas de operación, y descartó versiones difundidas en redes sociales sobre una supuesta contaminación. | En nota informativa, la entidad aseguró que funciona de manera óptima el punto de cloración de la fuente subterránea, reconocida por su excelente calidad del agua, lo cual garantiza la potabilidad del líquido que llega a los hogares.De manera oficial y categórica, la Empresa Aguas de La Habana desmiente las informaciones falsas que circulan en redes sociales sobre una supuesta contaminación", refirió.
(2025-12-18). Real Madrid Advances to the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey of Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, December 17 (RHC) — Real Madrid defeated Talavera De La Reina three goals to two today and advanced to the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey in Spanish football. | Frenchman Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute from the penalty spot, an own goal by Manu Farrando (45+1) doubled the lead, and the French striker himself added a third in the 88th minute, while Nahuel Arroyo (80) and Argentine Gonzalo Di Renzo (90+1) sent the home crowd into a frenzy. | Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid also defeated Atlético Baleares 3-2 with two goals from Frenchman Antoine Griezmann and one from Italian Giacom…
(2025-12-18). Winter Solstice celebrations, last-minute holiday shopping, a One-Man Nutcracker performance and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
It's the last weekend before a jampacked holiday week, and Philly is doing it big! Grammy Award winner CeCe Winans is bringing her Christmas tour to The Met Philadelphia, joined by sisters Angie and Debbie. On Friday, Del Arts Nights: 'A Jazz Before Christmas' brings the John Maurice Restrepo Quartet to the Delaware Art Museum. And close out your shopping list Saturday at Underground Arts, where the Pancakes & Booze Christmas Market pairs carbs, cocktails and more than 50 local artists in a laid-back, art-forward take on the holiday market. | On Sunday, Tuba Christmas returns to the Kimmel Center, uniting low-bra…
(2025-12-18). "No Military Solution" : Is Peace Possible in Sudan as "Proxy War" Expands? democracynow.org 
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, backed by the United Arab Emirates, is accused of attempting to cover up its mass killings of civilians by burning and burying bodies, according to a new report by Yale's Humanitarian Research Lab. This comes as drone strikes have plunged several cities into darkness, including Khartoum and the coastal city of Port Sudan. "We have the expansion of the war through Darfur, El Fasher, now Western Kordofan, which is an extremely important region economically. … And now we have this potential of the expansion of this war to South Sudan," says Sudanese…
(2025-12-18). Watch: Ahmed al Ahmed tackles, disarms Bondi Beach gunman. ummid.com In a rare display of bravery, a Muslim fruit seller, later identified as Ahmed el Ahmad, tackled and disarmed the Bondi Beach gunman who targeted the Jewish festival Sunday.
(2025-12-18). DAILY MEMO: ICE And Border Patrol Spotted In 18 Cities Taking Street Vendors, Construction Workers, and Crashing Into Vehicles While Chasing People. lataco.com ICE and Border Patrol took, that we know of, somewhere around 19 to 25 people today from at least 18 neighborhoods and cities they were present in, including San Bernardino, Riverside, Highland, Palm Springs, Rialto, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, San Diego, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Lancaster, Palmdale, Antelope Valley, and Victor Ville which was all ICE today. While Border Patrol raided through Arcadia, El Monte, Temple City, and Rosemead.
(2025-12-18). US Expands Military Encirclement Of China Across The Pacific. popularresistance.org At a Pentagon meeting on Dec. 10, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his counterparts from Australia and Britain pledged to move "full steam ahead" with AUKUS, a trilateral military pact through which the United States is turning Australia into a forward operating base and nuclear-submarine hub for a potential war on China. | In a joint statement, the three governments made clear the pact is about accelerating war preparations — building bases faster, expanding military staffing and pushing weapons development at full speed. | The announcement came as the United States deployed a pair of nuclear-capable…
(2025-12-18). risks, no moral La Trobe and the Bendigo Writers Festival. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-18). Il dollaro, i BRICS e il nuovo sistema finanziario da costruire. strategic-culture.su L'avanzata della de-dollarizzazione e l'incertezza dei mercati occidentali hanno creato una situazione favorevole alla sperimentazione di alternative al cosiddetto "vecchio ordine". | Segue nostro Il problema che non è più un problema | Parliamo di BRICS+ e di moneta. L'incedere della de-dollarizzazione, l'incertezza dei mercati occidentali che sono passati ad una "economia di guerra", ha creato una situazione favorevole alla sperimentaz…