(2025-12-04). 'Not journalism — theater': Inside Israel's press tours to Gaza. Kholod Massalha 
democracynow.org (2025-12-04). Immigration Agents Deploy to New Orleans and Twin Cities, Seeking to Arrest Thousands
The Trump administration says it's seeking to arrest 5,000 people during a surge in New Orleans, LA. It comes as Immigration and Customs agents have begun a mass arrest campaign in Minnesota targeting Somali American communities in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region. The raids follow a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday in which Trump called Somalis "garbage." Trump then doubled down on his racist rhetoric Wednesday.
(2025-12-04). Gaza militia chief Yasser Abu Shabab 'killed in Rafah shooting'. newarab.com 
Israeli outlets, including Ynet and Channel 14, said he died after a shooting linked to a feud between local families. | Channel 14 reported that Abu Shabab was killed under unclear circumstances, while Israel's Army Radio described the incident as an assassination carried out by armed men east of Rafah. | Ynet cited I…
(2025-12-04). Watched, Tracked, and Targeted: Inside Gaza's Fight for Privacy and Survival. scheerpost.com Nehemia Gershuni-Aylho By: Joshua Scheer | In Gaza, surveillance has become as relentless as the bombing. In "Watched, Tracked, and Targeted in Gaza," author Mohammed R. Mhawish, describes how Israeli forces use cameras, drones and digital tracking to monitor — and control — every move of Palestinians. The piece pulls back the curtain on a system where daily life, flight and survi…
(2025-12-04). Israel's Evolving Starvation of Gaza. aljazeera.com Most land left to Palestinians after the ceasefire isn't arable, while most fertile land is under Israeli control.
truthout.org (2025-12-04). Clinton Says Young People Oppose Gaza Genocide Due to "Totally Made Up" Videos
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has claimed that the ignorance of young people and their consumption of content on social media is responsible for their opposition to Israel and its genocide in Gaza, blaming "made up" propaganda on Tuesday while speaking at a conference held by a far right Israeli publication.
(2025-12-04). Israeli drone strike kills five in Gaza despite truce. newarab.com 
An "Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike" in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP. | The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital…
aljazeera.com (2025-12-04). Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify
Israel's military has launched air strikes on at least three towns in southern Lebanon, Mahrouna, Jbaa, and al-Majadel, despite the ceasefire in place since last November.
(2025-12-04). Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Gaza's militia leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, was killed in the Gaza Strip, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Thursday.According to Israeli media, Yasser Abu Shabab was killed at the hands of unknown armed men.Abu Shabab is a Palestinian militant and the leader of the Popular Forces, which is an anti-Hamas armed group in the Gaza Strip.During the Gaza war, which lasted for two years, the Popular Forces, led by Yasser, worked along with the Israeli army against Hamas.Some sources reportedly said that he was killed at the hands of a Hamas fighter; however, the Palestinian group has not made any announcement re…
(2025-12-04). Gaza's universities gradually resume in-person classes. newarab.com 
Mohammed Hassan, a medical student, stood at the entrance of Two years earlier, he had rushed through these same gates with friends, joking about exams and clinical sessions. Now, much of the building had been reduced by Israeli attacks to cracked pillars and broken windows, with dust still settling on the remnants of the dental labs he once trained in. | "When I stepped inside, I felt s…
(2025-12-04). 3 Gaza detainees die in Israeli custody amid torture, neglect. newarab.com 
The Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners' Club announced on Thursday the names of three The victims were identified as Tayseer Saeed al-Abed Sabbaba, 60, Khamis Shukri Mar'i Ashour, 44, and Khalil Ahmed Khalil Haniyeh, 35. | In a joint statement, the two organisations said Sabbaba's family had been formally notified of his death by the Israeli legal centre HaMoked, which relayed an official response from the Israeli army.
(2025-12-04). Gaza amputees: Six thousand lives shattered by war. thecanary.co On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reveals a painful reality that reflects the scale of the humanitarian disaster left behind by the war, with nearly six thousand cases of amputation recorded over the past two years of aggression, most of them direct injuries caused by continuous bombing. In […] | By
(2025-12-04). Gaza militia leader accused of collaborating with Israel killed: Reports. aljazeera.com Yasser Abu Shabab was infamous during Israel's war on Gaza, as his group was accused of stealing desperately needed aid.
(2025-12-04). U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Is Cover for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & West Bank. portside.org U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Is Cover for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & West Bank |
(2025-12-04). Hamas Condemns Israeli Raids as "Attempt to Evade" Ceasefire Terms. english.almanar.com.lb 
Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10th, the Israeli occupation military conducted a series of targeted raids across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. This localized escalation, according to local sources, appears to be an attempt to alter realities on the ground ahead of a potential next phase of the truce. Israeli warplanes …
(2025-12-04). CPJ's lifeline for Palestinian journalists in Gaza. CPJ Staff 
(2025-12-04). Leader of anti-Resistance militias in Gaza killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — According to a local report from Gaza, Yasser Abu Shabab—a figure described as the ringleader of anti-resistance factions—has been killed.
(2025-12-04). Talks on second phase of Gaza plan 'will begin very soon': Trump. newarab.com 
The A "truce" came into effect on 10 October, around two years after Israel began its relentless and indiscriminate assault in the Gaza Strip. But despite the agreement, Israeli violations have killed more than 360 Palestinians. | "We now have peace in the Middle East that is supported by 59 countries. It is extre…
(2025-12-04). A Ceasefire in Name Only: Gaza's Prolonged Purgatory. counterpunch.org 
A ceasefire can be a strange thing. The assumption, generally speaking, is that the parties to it restrain themselves for a period of time, ordering their forces and disciplining their charges from straying. But straying happens, transgressions inevitable. Some are genuine enough: silly misunderstandings, hot headed confusion, a fear that the other side has broken it. Room for error,
timesofindia.indiatimes.com (2025-12-04). 'MY SOUL NOT FOR SALE': Marjorie Taylor Drops Israel Funding Bombshell; Exposes GOP-AIPAC LinkGreene has ignited a political firestorm after accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza and boasting she has never taken money from AIPAC. Her latest post also targets Lindsey Graham
(2025-12-04). Five Palestinians killed in Gaza as captive remains identified. newarab.com 
Israeli aircraft carried out a series of airstrikes on the tents of displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area near Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip Wednesday evening, resulting in the killing of five Palestinians, including two children. Dozens of people were also wounded. | Israel's army also said Thursday the remains of the second-to-last "Following the completion of the identification process…IDF representatives, together with the Ministr…
(2025-12-04). ISIS-aligned Israel collaborator Abu Shabab killed. thecanary.co Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of the ISIS-aligned, Israel-funded criminal gang named after him, has been killed today in Rafah, southern Gaza, according to local journalists and Israeli media. Who killed him is unclear, but while his group's fighters have been photographed relaxing with their weapons near Israeli troops. Some reports claim Shabab was ambushed, […] | By
(2025-12-04). Remember Yugoslavia! As the U.S. Lies Again … This Time Venezuela Michael Parenti. wibailoutpeople.org 
In 1999, the U.S. national security state — which has been involved throughout the world in subversion, sabotage, terrorism, torture, drug trafficking, and death squads — launched round-the-clock aerial attacks against Yugoslavia for 78 days, dropping 20,000 tons of bombs and killing thousands of women, children, and men. All this was done out of humanitarian …
(2025-12-04). Converging Ideologies: China and Venezuela's Strategic Alignment Amid US Escalation. moderndiplomacy.eu China rejected US President Donald Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace was "completely closed," a move Beijing considered a "colonial threat" to Venezuelan national sovereignty and inconsistent with international law and the principles of the United Nations. This current US policy in Venezuela aims to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down and resign. President …
(2025-12-04). Maduro says phone call with Trump was 'cordial'. newarab.com 
Venezuelan President "I spoke with the President of the United States, Donald Trump. I can say that the conversation was respectful, and I can even say that it was cordial," Maduro told state television. | "If this call means that steps are being taken toward a respectful dialogue ⚪ state to stat…
(2025-12-04). World's most tyrannical government wants to free Venezuela from tyranny. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | If the US empire wants to make the world less tyrannical, its first and only…
(2025-12-04). Caracas, Tehran to continue supporting peace diplomacy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said Caracas and Tehran will keep supporting justice and peace diplomacy, as he thanked Iran for its solidarity in the face of US threats.
(2025-12-04). Trump's Misdeeds: Who Will Judge Them? radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The arbitrary and criminal actions of convicted President Donald Trump are long and seemingly endless, as reflected in several articles by researchers and media outlets. | One of the latest actions demonstrating Trump's innate arrogance was his pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, imprisoned in the United States for drug trafficking and serving a 45-year sentence, while at the same time threatening to bombard Venezuela with false accusations of being a narco-state. | Last year, Hernández was convicted by New…
(2025-12-04). Maduro confirms 'cordial' phone conversation with Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, reveals a 10-day-old phone conversation with Donald Trump, calling it "respectful" and even "cordial."
newrepublic.com (2025-12-04). Judge Rips Stephen Miller as "Ignorant or Incompetent, or Both"
U.S. Judge Beryl Howell wrote that the Trump administration had illegally lowered the standard for making immigration arrests when it instituted a policy of "arrest now, ask questions later" as part of the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.
(2025-12-04). Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reveals "respectful and cordial" conversation with Donald Trump. radiohc.cu Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro revealed details this Wednesday of the "respectful and cordial" telephone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, which took place approximately ten days ago. The Venezuelan leader advocated for state-to-state dialogue as a path to peace and diplomacy, amidst growing threats and the US military deployment near the Venezuelan coast.
(2025-12-04). There They Go Again in Venezuela. fpif.org Mark Twain allegedly quipped, "God created war so Americans would learn geography." Whether or not he actually said that, it would be a good test—for the world's mightiest military power to be prevented from waging war if a majority of Americans failed to find the alleged enemy on a world map. | This should not need to be said, but the United States has no legal authority to attack Venezuela (or Iran, Sudan, Somalia, or any other country). Nor does it have the legal right to engage in covert action to overthrow any government, including that of Venezuela. Should the United States do so, it will be opposed b…
(2025-12-04). Maduro comenta detalles de su conversación con Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, comentó este miércoles detalles de la conversación telefónica ´respetuosa y cordial ª sostenida con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, ocurrida hace aproximadamente diez días. El mandatario venezolano abogó por el diálogo de Estado a Estado.
(2025-12-04). Maduro comenta detalles de su conversación con Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, comentó este miércoles detalles de la conversación telefónica ´respetuosa y cordial ª sostenida con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, ocurrida hace aproximadamente diez días. El mandatario venezolano abogó por el diálogo de Estado a Estado.
(2025-12-04). 7 Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attack north of Al-Khalil (Hebron) in occupied West Bank: Palestinian medical sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-04). Community Space in a Privatized Land. counterpunch.org 
I've read dozens of books published by PM Press since its inception a couple decades ago. I've reviewed a good number of the ones I've read. In that time, I've grown to respect their continuity, their politics, their books, and their approach to publishing. Consistently radical and non-sectarian, the books they have published represent the
(2025-12-04). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-04). Algeria upholds 7-year jail term for French sports journalist. newarab.com 
An Gleizes, 36, is France's only journalist imprisoned abroad, and his jailing comes at a time of diplomatic friction between "This is a huge disappointment," his lawyer, Emmanuel Daoud, told AFP. | "All of this is very surpris…
(2025-12-04). Netanyahu will win again, because in Israel, 'there is none like him'. aljazeera.com His supporters defend him, his opponents cannot look past him and the centre keeps trying to bargain with him.
(2025-12-04). Belarus, Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in digital security. eng.belta.by During the visit, a series of meetings took place between Belarusian and Uzbek colleagues.
(2025-12-04). Karim Benzema's hat-trick takes Al Ittihad to King's Cup Semi Finals. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Saturday scored a hat-trick to take Al Ittihad to 2025-26 Saudi King's Cup Semi Finals.
(2025-12-04). Delaware County property taxes could rise 19% in 2026. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? For the second consecutive year, property taxes could soar for Delaware County homeowners. | According to the county's "We do not take this lightly or do this lightly at all, but it is requir…
(2025-12-04). Chhattisgarh CGBSE 10th, 12th 2026 Board Exam Time Table released. ummid.com The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has released the time table (date sheet) of Class 10 and Class 12 2026 board exams on its official website cgbse.nic.in.
(2025-12-04). BP Abandon Teesside Hydrogen Plant. wattsupwiththat.com It cannot work without massive subsidies and I suspect BP have seen the writing on the wall. With interest in Net Zero dwindling and the public beginning to wake up the realities, BP are worried they will be left with a white elephant.
(2025-12-04). Debate over how to fight fascism exposes fault lines on the Left. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-04). Bethlehem's Christmas light flickers through Palestinian grief. newarab.com 
In The decorations appear duller than before the war, their colours faded like the fortunes of the city they adorn. | Nearby, shopkeepers open their doors with hesitation, while hotels that once teemed with foreign pilgrims sit nearly empty, staffed by skeleton crews waiting for guests who may or may not arrive. | Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ and one of Chris…
(2025-12-04). Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest. aljazeera.com Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron jointly meet press. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). US Peace Institute Rebranded for Trump as Rwanda—Congo Deal Nears. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), a congressionally funded and officially independent institution, was thrust into political controversy after President Donald Trump's name was added to its building signage in Washington, D.C. The change comes just months after the Trump administration attempted a takeover of the institute by removing staff and installing its own …
(2025-12-04). Murshidabad will not accept politics of riots, says Mamata after TMC MLA's suspension. devdiscourse.com Hours after the TMC suspended MLA Humayun Kabir for allegedly pursuing communal politics over his plan to lay the foundation of a "Babri Masjid-style" mosque, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the people of Murshidabad will never accept the "politics of riots". Without naming Kabir, Banerjee told a public rally in Murshidabad that the "Trinamool Congress does not practise communal politics and is firmly against it", invoking the district's pluralistic history to caution against attempts to disturb communal harmony. "We cannot forget the history of Murshidabad. Siraj-ud-Daulah is revered…
(2025-12-04). Earthquake reported in China's Xinjiang. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An earthquake was felt in China and Kyrgyzstan, according to initial reports by the US Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday.The USGS reevaled that a notable quake (5.8-magnitude) struck Tumxuk county in northwestern Xinjiang province of China.The Economic Times said that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Xinjiang region near Kyrgyzstan.Sources revealed that the quake took place at 1.14 p.m. IST.No reports have been released yet regarding structural damage or casualties.EQ of M: 6.2, On: 04/12/2025 13: 14: 07 IST, Lat: 41.10 N, Long: 78.61 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xinjiang, China. | For more inf…
(2025-12-04). Putin: Russia to Take Donbas by Military Means or Otherwise, Talks with US Delegation on Ukraine "Productive" english.almanar.com.lb 
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in snippets from an interview, to be aired later on Thursday, that his country will take control of Donbass and Novorossiya by either military means or other methods. "It all comes down to this. Either we will liberate these territories by force of arms, or Ukrainian troops will leave these …
(2025-12-04). Rare black storks forage in winter. ecns.cn The black stork, a large wading bird known for its wariness, is often hailed as the "giant panda among birds."
(2025-12-04). Empowering persons with disabilities for an inclusive society. sanews.gov.za Empowering persons with disabilities for an inclusive society | By Phuti Mabelebele | Imagine a South Africa where every individual, regardless of ability, has equal opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. This is the type of an inclusive society we are striving to build as we concluded Disability Rights Awareness Month on the 3rd of December. ⚪ Our commitment is to raise awareness of the rights of people with disabilities, bring to the fore challenges faced by people with disabilities and find ways to remove barriers that continue to marginalise people with disabilities. ⚪ Our nation has always f…
(2025-12-04). Locals in New Orleans Brace for Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org Hundreds of U.S. Border Patrol agents are reportedly set to begin a major immigration crackdown across much of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi this week as part of what has been dubbed operation "Swamp Sweep." The planned action follows similar surges in Chicago (operation "Midway Blitz") and Charlotte, North Carolina (operation "Charlotte's Web"), where agents have been accused… |
(2025-12-04). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Nigerian parents left in suspense weeks after kidnappers abduct 300. aljazeera.com Parents in rural Nigeria still have no idea what has happened to their children weeks after kidnappers abducted 300.
(2025-12-04). Tunisia arrests top opposition leader Nejib Chebbi in widening crackdown. aljazeera.com Ahmed Nejib Chebbi is among dozens of government critics facing years-long prison terms after 'sham trial'.
(2025-12-04). US F-16 fighter jet crashes near airbase in California. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — An F-16 fighter jet of the US Air Force has crashed not far from Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California.
(2025-12-04). Lord Macaulay: Saint or Sinner? ummid.com While the Modi tribe is blaming Macaulay for our ills, the Dalit thinkers like Chandrabhan Prasad are hailing the contribution of Macaulay in laying the foundations which in due course led to the struggle for dignity and rights of equality for Dalit and marginalized sections of society.
(2025-12-04). Labour Peer: Net Zero is Fantastical and Incoherent and Must Be Abandoned. wattsupwiththat.com From THE DAILY SCEPTIC by Maurice Glasman This is the text of Lord Glasman's recent speech to the Global Warming Policy Foundation (watch here). To understand the first part, you need to know that…
(2004-12-25). All you need to know about the draw for the 2026 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
The draw for the first 48-team World Cup takes place on Friday, ahead of the finals from June 11 to July 19 next year in North America. AFP Sport tells you all you need to know about how it works: | Top seeds kept apart | Teams are split into four pots of 12 based on the latest world ranking, with one team from each pot going into each of the 12 groups of four. For the first time, FIFA has decided that the draw will be done in such a way as to ensure the four highest-ranked nations are kept apart. Spain, Argentina, France and England will not therefore be able to meet before the semi-finals, if all four top th…
(2025-12-04). Sheikh Hasina's Future After Death Penalty. ummid.com In the wake of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, will her political career come to an end on the road?
(2025-12-04). Russ Bellant, Michigan: What is the real reason that Big Tech wants more data storage? wibailoutpeople.org 
Russ Bellant, December 3, 2025 This is an open letter to you shared with thousands of Michigan residents: I strongly agree with the concerns about data centers using massive amounts of electricity that may require building more generating capacity, with likely costs to utility customers. Also with concerns about large water demands that could affect meeting …
(2025-12-04). Palestinian film-maker tells us about "the power of silent protest" thecanary.co Palestinian journalist and film-maker Juman Quneis will be speaking at the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival tonight. And ahead of the event, she told us why she's come all the way from the occupied West Bank to speak about her film The Loud Silence. Juman Quneis: "they chose a different way" Juman Quneis was studying in […] | By
(2025-12-04). Iran's Army constantly strengthening defense capabilities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami emphasized that the Iranian military has continuously enhanced its defensive strength since the 12-day war, maintaining deterrence against Israel and the US.
(2025-12-04). ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Released. ummid.com The International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday released the complete schedule, along with the match venues, of the T20 Men's World Cup 2026.
(2025-12-04). Sahand-2025 Drill: Iran emerges as regional security hub. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill, hosted by IRGC Ground Forces in East Azarbaijan province, signals Tehran's emerging leadership in a powerful Eastern coalition and its commitment to safeguarding regional security.
(2025-12-04). Track AIPAC' website, a major shift of US public views on Israel. newarab.com 
Its profiles of Congress members from both the House and the Senate show detailed information on their donations related to Israel, ranging from those who received tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and oth…
(2025-12-04). All Cuban provinces restored to the island's electrical system. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines reported this Wednesday that all provinces are once again connected to the National Electrical System (SEN), following a partial power outage in the western region that occurred in the early morning hours. | The Ministry confirmed that the territorial connection has been fully restored, which will allow progress in the process of stabilizing and normalizing electrical service throughout the country. | The resumption of operations and stable generation at the Cienfuegos Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE) in south-central Cuba and the units of the Energás plant in western Cuba supp…
(2025-12-04). Inside the student resistance to authoritarianism on campus. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-12-04). Democracy Now! 2025-12-04 Thursday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 04, 2025; Will Hegseth Go? Defense Secretary Faces Anger from Congress over Boat Strikes, Signal Chat; Can a Deal Be Reached to End Russia's War in Ukraine? Matt Duss on Latest Diplomatic Efforts; "Making America White Again": Trump Further Restricts Immigration, Ramps Up ICE Raids; West African Asylum Seekers Find Safe Haven in NYC Volunteer-Run Kitchen | Headlines for December 04, 2025; Will Hegseth Go? Defense Secretary Faces Anger from Congress over Boat Strikes, Signal Chat; Can a Deal Be Reached to End Russia's War in Ukraine? Matt Duss on Latest Diplomatic Effor…
(2025-12-04). After National Guard shootings, US Afghan community under attack. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-04). Israel raids slain teen's home, settlers attack West Bank towns. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Thursday raided the family home of slain Asmar was shot by Israeli forces near the village of Umm Safa, and succumbed to his wounds on Tuesday. | The Israeli army warned Asmar's family against holding condolence events or erecting a mourning tent, according to local sources cited by…
(2025-12-04). Finance for smaller companies boosted. ecns.cn China has continuously strengthened its inclusive finance support for small and micro firms during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), with the average annual growth rate of inclusive loans to these entities exceeding 20 percent during the period.
(2025-12-04). CLAT 2026: NALSAR Hyderabad Seat Matrix Changed. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) in a notification released a week before the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 said the seat matrix of NALSAR, Hyderabad has been changed.
(2025-12-04). Ralph Nader on Trump's 'Entrenching Dictatorship,' Reclaiming Congress, and the Fight Against Big Money. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By As a "Fight Club" of eight senators led by Bernie Sanders challenges Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's handling of President Trump, we speak with Ralph Nader, who has been taking on the Democratic P…
(2025-12-04). Haj Committee invites applications for UPSC CSE Mock Interview. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has invited applications from candidates who have cleared the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2025 for Free Mock Interview Guidance Program.
(2025-12-04). Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales. grist.org 
Zillow, the largest real estate listing site in the U.S., has removed a feature that allowed people to view a property's exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints from the industry and some homeowners that it was hurting sales. | In September last year, the online real estate marketplace
(2025-12-04). Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision. portside.org Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision |
(2025-12-04). Has the Pentagon really exonerated Pete Hegseth over Signal leaks? aljazeera.com US defense secretary was accused of putting military personnel in danger when he used messaging app to discuss strikes.
(2025-12-04). Grafton and West Bend, WI December 13, 2025: Defend Free Speech! Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-04). Trump pushes for 'economic zone' as Lebanon, Israel begin talks. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a joint Lebanese-Israeli American outlet Axios reported details of Wednesday's meeting, where civilian representatives from Lebanon and Israel publicly engaged for the fi…
(2025-12-04). As Displaced Palestinians Wait To Return to Their Homes in West Bank Refugee Camps, U.S. Reconstruction Plans Threaten To Erase the Camps. scheerpost.com By Qassam Muaddi / Mondowiess It has been well over 200 days since the people of the Tulkarem, Nur Shams, and Jenin refugee camps were forced out of their homes by the Israeli army during its offensive in the northern West Bank dubbed "Operation Iron Wall." Over 40,000 Palestinians from these camps have been displaced for …
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Claim: "lack of long-term revenue certainty" is Crashing Aussie Renewable Investment. wattsupwiththat.com Are renewables investors worried the subsidies could cease?>
(2025-12-04). IRGC issues warning to US warships in Iran's southern waters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy issued firm warnings to US warships off the southern coasts of Iran, informing them to stay away from the zone of a major naval exercise currently underway.
(2025-12-04). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-04). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-04). Dube-Ncube attends unveiling of UNIVEN's major infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Dube-Ncube attends unveiling of UNIVEN's major infrastructure projects | Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, will on Friday attend the official opening of several major infrastructure projects at the University of Venda (UNIVEN) in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. | The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) continues to support infrastructure development at South Africa's 26 public universities through the Infrastructure and Efficiency Grant (IEG) programme. | Introduced in 2007/08 financial year, the IEG aims to address historical backlogs, upgrades, and refurbishment needs…
(2025-12-04). Chemical cocktail: how safe is your food? thecanary.co Every week, millions in the UK pick-up everyday staples from bread, fruits, to vegetables which they trust are safe to eat. Recent studies have found pesticide residues nestled in these products, whose long-term health effects remain poorly understood. Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) found that three-quarters of fruit, and a quarter of vegetables tested […] | By
(2025-12-04). The rise of South Korea as a key arms dealer to the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2025-12-04). Trump's 'hanging' call marks new, deeply chilling threshold in U.S. history. ummid.com What unfolded last week — when Donald Trump publicly called for the 'hanging' of six Democratic members of Congress — marks a new and deeply chilling threshold in the history of United States.
(2025-12-04). RRB CEN 06/2025 Application Underway, Last Date Nov 27. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN-06/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for over 5,800 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2025.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Trump Tightens H-1B Vetting With New 'Censorship' Test. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has introduced a sweeping new policy requiring U.S. consular officers to intensively scrutinize applicants for the H-1B visa, a program heavily relied upon by the American technology sector. The change was revealed in a State Department cable dated December 2 and obtained by Reuters. The H-1B program has long served as a …
(2025-12-04). Ajanta Caves a heritage, must be preserved for generations to come: Robert Gill descendant. devdiscourse.com The Ajanta cave complex is a heritage that must be cherished and preserved for generations to come, according to Kenneth Ducatel, the great-great-grandson of renowned photographer and painter Major Robert Gill, who had documented the caves for years. Robert Gill, a British army officer, was commissioned by the Royal Asiatic Society to create a pictorial record of the Ajanta cave murals in 1845-46. He lived in these ancient Buddhist monuments for decades to complete this task. Four of his paintings are preserved at the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, an official said. Kenneth arrived in Chhatrapati Sambhajin…
(2025-12-04). Cannabis is legal — so why are medical users still treated like criminals? thecanary.co 
"Weed will ruin your life," or so I was told as a teenager. Twenty years later, I am now one of 50,000 legal medical cannabis patients in the UK. Although the times have changed, with public opinion shifting in favour of drug reform, ignorance and stigma loom large. Legal cannabis patients are never the focus […] | By
(2025-12-04). Durban motorists advised of road closure. sanews.gov.za Durban motorists advised of road closure | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has advised motorists of temporary road closures on the N3 Eastbound Carriageway at the M7 Pinetown off ramp and the N3 Westbound Carriageway at the St James Avenue off ramp as part of the ongoing construction of the upgrade to the N3. | "These closures are to facilitate the placing of bridge beams on the Langford Road bridge as part of the construction process for the N3 road upgrade between Westville Viaduct and Paradise Valley Interchange," SANRAL KwaZulu-Natal Geometrics Specialist Engineer, Jason Lowe sai…
(2025-12-04). Belarus, Laos discuss expanding political, humanitarian ties. eng.belta.by The Belarusian ambassador held a meeting with Laos' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa.
(2025-12-04). The Biggest Heist in America Is Being Sold as a Gift to Children. counterpunch.org 
America loves a good illusion. It loves the performance of generosity from people who built their fortunes on systems that leave everyone else scrambling. That's why the country is celebrating Michael and Susan Dell dropping $6.25 billion into "Trump Accounts." Twenty-five million kids will get $250 each in a special savings account that they can't
(2025-12-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-04). Chinese company tests reusable rocket. ecns.cn LandSpace conducts the debut flight of its ZQ 3, or Rosefinch 3, carrier rocket in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Dec 3, 2025.The mission verified the overall plan for the testing, launch and flight of the ZQ 3 model, and demonstrated the compatibility of interfaces between various systems, according to LandSpace.
(2025-12-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-04). China, Russia vow to defend WWII legacy. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, co-chaired the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation in Moscow on Tuesday.
(2025-12-04). UPDATE 1-Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise. devdiscourse.com President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw, something Kyiv has flatly rejected.
(2025-12-04). Ortagus suggested striking Nasrallah's funeral ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Israeli media says that US envoy Morgan Ortagus had suggested the Tel Aviv regime strike the funeral ceremony of the late Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
(2025-12-04). Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution Hits an Election Wall. moderndiplomacy.eu The National Citizen Party (NCP) emerged directly from the youth-led uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina from power in 2024. Formed by students and young activists who had become the face of the mass revolt, the party sought to translate protest momentum into a formal political movement capable of breaking Bangladesh's long-entrenched two-party dominance. The NCP …
(2025-12-04). Voice Mode: ChatGPT Gets New Update. ummid.com OpenAI Wednesday added more power to ChatGPT by integrating Voice Conversation or simply Voice Mode in the popular AI app.
(2025-12-04). Nedra Glover Tawwab on setting boundaries and finding balance. whyy.org Nedra Glover Tawwab grew up in Detroit in a family with numerous problems, including relationship conflict, addiction, and financial instability. Her way of coping was to become highly independent, relying on herself to meet her needs. Although she was praised for her maturity and self-sufficiency, she often felt bitter and alone. She didn't know how to ask for help. | She joins us this week on The Connection to talk about how to break old patterns that no longer serve us and how to build a healthier relationship with ourselves.
(2025-12-04). Belarus' Industry Ministry denies fake news about Zubr-brand car production launch. eng.belta.by As of today, no enterprise in the sector has received official permission or any other authorizing documentation from the Belarusian Industry Ministry for the production of Zubr brand cars.
(2025-12-04). UPPSC PCS 2025: Number of Vacancies increased ahead of Prelim results. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has increased the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) vacancies ahead of the UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelim result.
(2025-12-04). Right-wing hatred of asylum seekers rallies the left in Chesterfield. thecanary.co 
It's been one hell of a week whizzing around the country from Glasgow to Manchester, Birmingham yesterday, and now Chesterfield. I'm here to watch a bunch of fascist wombles and their Fisher-Price journalist mates shout abuse outside a hotel where asylum seekers live. Take that, concrete. ____ you, and ____ the fact that you're (barely) housing […] | By
(2025-12-04). HPBOSE 10th, 12th 2026 Board Exam Time Table Released. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has released the time table (date sheet) of Class 10 and Class 12 2026 board exams on its official website hpbose.org.
(2025-12-04). Putin: We'll take Donbass by military means or otherwise. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-04). Israel to attack Hezbollah positions in Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli army says it will launch attacks on the sites of Hezbollah in various parts of southern Lebanon.The Israeli military further said it requested that residents of specified buildings in the villages of Jabaa and Mahrunah evacuate them immediately, as the Armed Forces are targeting them.The army also noted that the attack will be against military infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah in areas of southern Lebanon.
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(2025-12-04). Pardon Netanyahu only if he leaves office: Israeli leaders. ummid.com Prominent Israeli leaders have asserted that Benjamin Netanyahu should be granted pardon only if he retires as Prime Minister and from public life.
(2025-12-04). Republican lawmakers criticize Trump decision to pardon former Honduran president imprisoned in the U.S. for drug trafficking. radiohc.cu New details are emerging about President Trump's decision to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was released from prison on earlier this week. | Hernández was sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for trafficking hundreds of tons of cocaine into the United States. | In October, Hernández wrote a four-page letter to Trump seeking a pardon, claiming he had been unfairly targeted by the Biden administration. The letter was delivered by longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone. | Some Republican lawmakers have openly criticized Trump's decision. Republican Thom Tillis said: "It's a horrible…
(2025-12-04). The US Navy just lit another $9 billion on fire. responsiblestatecraft.org The United States Navy has a storied combat record at sea, but the service hasn't had a successful shipbuilding program in decades. John Phelan, the secretary of the Navy,
(2025-12-04). Macao launches barrier-free navigation service ahead of national para games. ecns.cn A barrier-free navigation service app was launched in Macao on Wednesday, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as the region prepares to co-host the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics.
(2025-12-04). AMU Civil Service Coaching 2026: RCA Entrance Test, Application Deadline Revised. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has rescheduled the Entrance Test conducted for the university's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) and also extended the last date of application.
(2025-12-04). China firmly opposes official exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwan region in any form: FM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes official exchanges between the U.S. and China's Taiwan region in any form, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
(2025-12-04). Iran sees surge in China-Europe rail traffic after new deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's rail authority says 40 trains from China have entered the country this year—compared to just seven over the previous seven years—following a major six-country transit alignment.
(2025-12-04). Hegseth is "the killer" … and it's not a Netflix series. unitedworldint.com We'll have to see the repercussions of admirals with over 35 years of service, now commanding aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, destroyers, and cruisers, ending their careers by destroying small civilian vessels and murdering peaceful fishermen. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein When Donald Trump was outlining his cabinet after being elected and before taking office, he made …
(2025-12-04). UN General Assembly Demands That Russia Return Ukrainian Children Amid the War. passblue.com 
The United States voted in favor with 90 other countries (many European), while Russia and 11 others voted against the resolution, which was non-binding. China and 56 countries, mostly from Africa and Asia, abstained, although South Africa voted yes for the first time on an Assembly resolution favoring Ukraine. "This is a real victory for …
(2025-12-04). Congress' Leaders Have A Capital Gains Problem. levernews.com 
(2025-12-04). Mainstream media is driving bigoted flag bollocks. thecanary.co If you had the misfortune of only reading mainstream media, you might be under the impression that racist bigots putting up flags across the country have mysterious and complex reasons for doing so. Instead of just, you know, being racist bigots who want to intimidate Black and Brown people. Over in the corporate media world, […] | By
(2025-12-04). Flana: A film tracing the vanishing names of Iraqi women. newarab.com 
(2025-12-04). In the age of AI, study of humanities still matters. ecns.cn With the rise of artificial intelligence, it is tempting to believe that the future belongs to coders, data scientists and engineers. But the past year has made something else equally clear: The world's biggest challenges — from the ethics of AI to climate resilience and social trust — cannot be solved with technical expertise alone. If anything, they are exposing the limits of a purely technocratic mindset.
(2025-12-04). Ntuzuma pump station commissioned to enhance water security. sanews.gov.za Ntuzuma pump station commissioned to enhance water security | Residents in Ntuzuma, parts of KwaMashu, Inanda, and Durban north surrounding areas, will enjoy a more reliable water supply this Christmas following the completion and commissioning of the upgraded Ntuzuma Water Pump Station. | The eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday unveiled the upgraded state-of-the-art facility, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to stabilise and improve water services to the communities. | The event was attended by eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, Chairperson of the Trading Services Committee Mdu Nkosi, and Deputy C…
(2025-12-04). Homegrown durian tantalizes taste buds. ecns.cn As the world's largest consumer and importer of fresh durian, China in recent years has sought to develop its own durian industry in the southern tip of Southwest China's Yunnan province — Xishuangbanna.
(2025-12-04). New Report Exposes Torture, Abuse, and Medical Neglect in Florida Migrant Jails. truthout.org Two immigration detention centers in Florida have gained notoriety for inhumane conditions since Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, in close alignment with President Donald Trump's anti-immigrant agenda, has rapidly scaled up mass detention in the state, and a report released Thursday detailed how human rights violations at the two facilities amount to torture in some cases. |
(2025-12-04). 'We Must Stop Tinkering Around the Edges': Van Hollen Makes Case for Medicare for All Amid ACA Fight. portside.org 'We Must Stop Tinkering Around the Edges': Van Hollen Makes Case for Medicare for All Amid ACA Fight |
(2004-12-25). World's largest Markhor sculpture debuts in Kaghan Valley. tribune.com.pk 
In a landmark unveiling, Kaghan Valley has become home to the world's largest sculpture of the Markhor, Pakistan's national animal, installed near the Shah Dawood Palace site in the Batakundi area. | The imposing statue was crafted by engineer Muhammad Shehzad, who dedicated five years to the project. The sculpture stands 105 feet tall and spans 38 feet wide, making it the largest Markhor representation ever created. Its scale, intricate details, and lifelike posture reflect both artistic dedication and a deep appreciation for Pakistan's wildlife. | The world's largest sculpture of the markhor, Pakistan's nati…
(2025-12-04). Reform suspends council leader accused of racism. thecanary.co 
Reform UK have had to suspend yet another councillor in response to accusations of racism. The latest to find themselves exposed is Ian Cooper, the leader of Staffordshire County Council. üö®NEW: In a recent interview, Reform UK's Ian Cooper declared that he wanted to carry out his role as leader of Staffordshire County Council with […] | By
(2025-12-04). Children in Sri Lanka floods have nowhere "to go back to" aljazeera.com "They don't have anywhere to go back to."
(2025-12-04). Philly's William Way has raised the funds to renovate its historic home in Center City. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After months of uncertainty, the William Way LGBT Community Center announced this week that the nonprofit is not abandoning, but repairing its longtime home in Center City. | "Thanks to the support of multiple sources, including generous donors, and the efforts of our board, staff, and partners, we are pleased to share that the Center will return to the building once redevelopment is complete," said board co-chairs David Huting and Laura Ryan in a statement. | The update is…
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron attend closing ceremony of seventh meeting of China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the closing ceremony of the seventh meeting of China-France Business Council on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-04). CTET Feb 2026 registration starts, Apply before Dec 18. ummid.com Online registration and application process for the 21st edition of the Central Teaching Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started.
(2025-12-04). RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (UG): Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025: The Ministry of Railways has extended the last date of application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025.
(2025-12-04). Murder Most Foul—Double Tap Survivors. counterpunch.org 
Growing up surrounded by World War II veterans, most of whom refused to discuss their service fighting the horrid fascist enemies, as kids we turned to the movies to learn about war. The WWII Vets I knew did not brag about their "lethality," or their "warrior ethos." Most of them refused to talk about it
(2025-12-04). Trump live: DRC, Rwanda leaders in Washington sign peace deal. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump met the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Washington.
(2004-12-25). Arsenal extend Premier League lead, Chelsea beaten at Leeds. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal edged out Brentford 2-0 to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday as Chelsea slumped to a 3-1 defeat at struggling Leeds. | Liverpool needed a late Nordi Mukiele own-goal to avoid another damaging defeat at home in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland, while Aston Villa climbed up to third after a 4-3 victory at Brighton. | Arsenal failed to hit top form at the Emirates Stadium but did enough to take another step towards a first league title in 22 years thanks to goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka. | Merino maintained his place up front despite Viktor Gyokeres' return to…
(2025-12-04). RRB CEN 05/2025 Application Window Closes on Nov 30, Apply Now. ummid.com RRB CEN-05/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for a total of 2,569 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-04). The EU corruption scandal is lousy timing for Zelensky. strategic-culture.su Graft in Brussels is as old as the hills and for decades has gone largely undetected. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | For those w…
(2025-12-04). Taiwan's Lai Tells Xi: Fix China's Economy, Not Expand Territory. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to prioritise economic recovery over territorial ambitions, saying China's sluggish growth demands domestic attention rather than heightened pressure on Taiwan. Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Lai contrasted Taiwan's forecast growth rate of 7.37% with international projections placing China's 2025 growth slightly above …
(2025-12-04). Hong Kong Fire: What We Know So Far. ummid.com At least 128 people have been killed in the deadliest fire in the recent history of Hong Kong that engulfed multiple high rise buildings Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-12-04). 'Technical Matter'. Expert weighs in on NATO admission. eng.belta.by Discussing the likelihood of NATO membership for Ukraine, Nikolai Platoshkin noted that for Russia there are two fundamental positions.
(2025-12-04). CM inaugurates Digital Forensic Division, Advanced Equipment Laboratory in Dharamshala. devdiscourse.com Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the Digital Forensic Division and Advanced Equipment Laboratory in the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in Dharamshala, an official statement said.
(2025-12-04). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-04). Quaker climate activist appeals conviction after judge threatens the jury. thecanary.co 
A Quaker is appealing her climate conviction after a judge threatened the jury with contempt of court if they found defendants not guilty according to their conscience. On Thursday 4 December the Royal Courts of Justice will hear the appeal of five women convicted of criminal damage for breaking a bank's windows in protest at […] | By
(2025-12-04). President Ramaphosa hails new Sasol gas facility. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails new Sasol gas facility | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the launch of Sasol's new Integrated Processing Facility in Inhassoro, Mozambique, describing it as a milestone in South Africa—Mozambique energy cooperation and a model for regional development. ⚪ Speaking at the ceremony on the margins of the
(2025-12-04). China ranks first globally in six key scientific fields: latest reports. ecns.cn China has topped the global "research frontiers heat index" in six of 11 major scientific fields, while the U.S. leads in five, latest reports jointly released on Wednesday by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the global analytics firm Clarivate show.
(2025-12-04). New Book Unpacks How Zionism Is Mythologized in Hasbara. portside.org New Book Unpacks How Zionism Is Mythologized in Hasbara |
(2025-12-04). Rwanda, DRC presidents sign 'Washington Accord' peace deal. aljazeera.com The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the "Washington Accord" peace deal.
(2025-12-04). A visit to 'Silent Noodle Shop': if you need help, please tap me>. ecns.cn Dec. 3 marked the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At a noodle restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, run by eight hearing-impaired individuals, customers communicated with staff through writing and gestures, creating a quiet and warm atmosphere. Many regulars affectionately call it the "Silent Noodle Shop."
(2025-12-04). US Opens $800 Million Consulate Compound in Erbil, Iraq. news.antiwar.com The US on Wednesday officially opened a new consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, that is said to be the largest US consulate building in the world. The compound sits on 206,000 square meters, or about 50 acres, and cost about $800 million to build, and is a sign that the …
(2025-12-04). Mbappe shines with 2nd fastest hat trick in Champions League. ummid.com Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé Wednesday November 26, 2025, scored the second fastest hat trick the Champions League ever had.
(2025-12-04). DWP quietly legalise taking money straight from benefit 'fraudsters' bank accounts. thecanary.co As much as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) loves crowing about how they'll CRACKDOWN on benefit "fraudsters", of late they've instead favoured sneaking plans that will ruin benefit claimants' lives out under the radar. I previously reported on how DWP chief Pat McFadden has decided that new plans and policies won't always get […] | By
(2004-12-25). Pakistan submits extradition requests for Shehzad Akbar, Adil Raja to UK. tribune.com.pk 
The Government of Pakistan has submitted extradition documents for Shehzad Akbar and Adil Raja to the British High Commissioner, requesting their immediate return. "These individuals are wanted in Pakistan and should be handed over without delay," Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated. | Shehzad Akbar, a member of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and served as an advisor to the now-incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Adil Raja is a YouTuber and a former Pakistan Army officer, retired Major, who has been accused by the State of anti-state propaganda. | Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an impor…
(2025-12-04). Israeli strikes kill two in Majdel hours after rare Naqoura talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli warplanes carried out multiple airstrikes across southern Lebanon early Thursday, killing two civilians and wounding four in the town of Majdel, just hours after rare direct Lebanese-Israeli talks in Naqoura. The strike hit a three-story residential building sheltering displaced families, with civil defense teams rescuing survivors from the rubble as fires spread through nearby homes.The attacks began before dawn, with earlier strikes hitting Mahrouna and Jbaa in the Bint Jbeil district, destroying a multi-story building near an infirmary and sparking fires that damaged olive groves. Lebanon's H…
(2025-12-04). PGCC repeats baseless claims over Iran's trio islands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) has once again issued a statement repeating its long-standing and unfounded claims regarding Iran's three islands and the Arash gas field.
(2025-12-04). SC asks states, UTs to provide more staff to EC for SIR duty to ease pressure of BLOs. devdiscourse.com Taking note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure faced by booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in time-bound special revision of electoral rolls, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states and union territories to consider deputing additional employees for reducing their working hours.
(2025-12-04). AI-powered traffic police go on duty in east China. ecns.cn The AI robot introduced by Hangzhou traffic police can perform standardized signaling based on traffic lights and use visual recognition technology to detect illegal behavior by non-motor vehicles.
(2025-12-04). Negotiating in Moscow on the negotiations. strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in…
(2025-12-04). How Trump Fueled an Affordability Crisis. counterpunch.org 
The clients begin arriving at the Lansing Community Food Pantry, about 25 miles southeast of Downtown Chicago, before the doors even open on Tuesday mornings. Some line up in their cars. Others arrive on bicycles. These days, clients are even known to bring suitcases to carry away the fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and other items that Jim
(2025-12-04). Mashatile commends role of media in holding leaders to account. sanews.gov.za Mashatile commends role of media in holding leaders to account | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government recognises the media's vital role in shaping an informed and engaged society, urging journalists to continue holding elected leaders accountable. | "We hold your work in high regard. The global landscape emphasises the vital role of media professionals in democracy and governance. As journalists, you must commit to truth and ethics, prioritising education and public dialogue over entertainment. | "You must maintain high standards of accuracy, independence, fairness, and accountability by providing unb…
(2025-12-04). Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction. portside.org Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction |
(2025-12-04). Private rail companies have trousered £1.8 billion since 2016. thecanary.co Private rail companies have quietly extracted £1.8bn from the railway in dividends since 2016. Rail union RMT has published the new analysis to mark the first anniversary of the Passenger Railways (Public Ownership) Act. And the findings reveal the sheer scale of cash leaving the system under privatisation. The report shows more than £510 million […] | By
(2025-12-04). Detroit, December 6, 2025: No Guard! No ICE! Mass Meeting to Organize to Fight Back Against Authoritarian Attacks! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-04). Trump admin claims alleged war crimes saved 'hundreds of millions of lives'. thecanary.co 
The Trump administration has been accused of illegally killing civilian targets in the Caribbean — something which they've admitted to themselves (although they dispute it being 'illegal'). Donald Trump and his cronies have excused their behaviour by claiming the people on the boats they blew up were 'narco-terrorists'. And in their efforts to convince people […] | By
(2025-12-04). President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula | President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the family and friends of former South African Revenue Service Commissioner (SARS) Oupa Magashula, who has passed away at the age of 63. | In a statement on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said his thoughts are with the Magashula family, as well as the friends and associates of the former Commissioner, who held office from July 2009 to July 2013. | Magashula passed away after an extended period of illness and hospitalisation. | In his early career, he worked as a trade union…
(2025-12-04). Affordability Crisis: Gavin Newsom and the California Energy Disaster. wattsupwiththat.com The newest Democrat party line is "affordability," but renewable energy in California shows how not to be affordable.
(2025-12-04). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-04). Ukraine has many things against it right now: Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — US special envoy Steven Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner had a "very good" meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, but it remains to be seen what comes out of it, US President Donald Trump says.
(2025-12-04). DeSantis Signals Florida Will Gerrymander Its Maps in the Spring. truthout.org In an interview on Monday, Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated that he will likely call a special session of the state legislature in the near future to redraw congressional boundaries, as many GOP-led states across the country have already done in order to benefit the Republican Party. In his comments to The Floridian, DeSantis was unforthcoming about the partisan nature of his… |
(2025-12-04). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-04). Winter scenery of Changbai Mountain in NE China draws tourists. ecns.cn On Dec. 3, the snow-capped Changbai Mountain in Jilin attracted many visitors who came to experience its unique winter beauty. With the arrival of the new ice and snow season, tourism in Changbai Mountain continues to thrive. Tourists stroll through the snowy landscapes, capturing the scenery with their cameras, or gather around stoves for warm conversations while brewing tea and admiring the snow, fully immersing themselves in the charm of winter.
(2025-12-04). Pakistan says to let humanitarian aid into Afghanistan. newarab.com 
The countries have been locked in an increasingly
(2025-12-04). Oppn's alliance ahead of Goa ZP polls not working out due to 'unresponsive' Cong, alleges AAP. devdiscourse.com The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday alleged that the proposed alliance of like-minded parties in Goa ahead of the December 20 zilla panchayat (ZP) polls was not working out due to the "unresponsive" Congress.
(2025-12-04). BMA gears up for festive season operations. sanews.gov.za BMA gears up for festive season operations | The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Sunday brief media on festive season law enforcement operations. | Masiapato is expected to give details of security arrangements for the busy 2025/26 festive period. | The Commissioner will also provide a report on the work of the Authority for Quarter 2 of the 2025/2026 financial year, highlighting the recent movement patterns of people and goods across ports of entry. | The BMA will also announce important requirements for travellers at ports of entry for both the departure and…
(2025-12-04). India asks smartphone makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi. ummid.com The Telecom Ministry in India has asked all the smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others, to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in all their phones.
(2025-12-04). Property mkt bracing for big overhaul. ecns.cn According to data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China constructed more than 11 million units of affordable housing and resettlement housing, benefiting over 30 million people.
(2025-12-04). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-04). DOGE is Dead, the Damage Lives On. counterpunch.org 
Remember the Department of Government Efficiency? A recent Reuters piece prompted a lot of commentary on this question, because the article more or less confirmed that Elon Musk's overhyped effort to eliminate trillions in wasteful government spending does not really exist anymore. While some might consider that a reason to celebrate, a fair accounting suggests
(2025-12-04). Netanyahu appoints new Mossad head. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the appointment of Roman Gofman, the Military Secretary to the Prime Minister, as the new head of the Mossad."After interviewing various candidates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to appoint his military secretary, Major General Roman Goffman, to the position of head of the Mossad for Intelligence and Special Operations of the State of Israel," the Prime Minister's Office announced in a statement Thursday.According to Hebrew media, Gofman will start his new position as the chief of the Mossad in June of next year.The Military Secretary…
(2025-12-04). Israel issues evacuation order for southern Lebanon (+PHOTOS). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Israeli regime has threatened to launch an attack on Lebanon again.
(2025-12-04). Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China's Xinjiang region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — China on Thursday reported a magnitude 6.0 earthquake in Xinjiang, a region in the country's north-west that shares a border with Kyrgyzstan.
(2025-12-04). Asia Markets Mixed as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Rate Decision. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets opened Thursday with a mixed performance as investors weighed weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve's looming policy decision. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.8%, while MSCI's broad Asia-Pacific index outside Japan fell 0.1%, dragged down by losses in Korea and New Zealand. Wall Street had advanced on Wednesday, led by small-cap stocks, …
(2025-12-04). Restoration of Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization is carrying out restoration work on parts of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam, two of the country's most iconic ancient sites.
(2025-12-04). Russian troops destroy Ukrainian special force group. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Russian troops have destroyed a battle group of Ukraine's 225th separate assault regiment during an attempted counterattack near Alekseyevka in the Sumy Region.
(2025-12-04). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-04). RuPaul 18: Mideast-origin DD Fuego 'is Trump's worst nightmare'. newarab.com 
Drag Queen DD Fuego, who identifies as Middle Eastern-Mexican-American, issued a defiant message to US President Donald Trump ahead of Season 18 of RuPaul's Drag Race on which they are a contestant. | Donald Trump is leading the worst crackdown on hispanic and Middle Eastern immigrants in U.S. history. | "I'm Mexican-American, queer, Middle Eastern, and from New York. I'm the president's worst nightmare" said DD Fuego in the promotional 'Meet the Queens' video for season 18 of "I…
(2025-12-04). US authorities arrest Brian Cole as suspect in 2021 Capitol Hill pipe bombs. aljazeera.com Arrest of Virginia man potentially ends five-year mystery that highlighted rise of political violence in the US.
(2025-12-04). 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?
(2025-12-04). China Eastern launches world's longest flight route from Shanghai to Argentina. ecns.cn With 282 passengers on board, China Eastern Airlines launched its new service to Buenos Aires via Auckland on Thursday. Flight MU745 took off from Shanghai Pudong Airport at 2: 19 a.m., marking the opening of the world's longest single-flight journey.
(2025-12-04). Texas Cities Have Some of the Highest Preterm Birth Rates in the US, Highlighting Maternal Health Crisis Nationwide. counterpunch.org 
Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed. Doctors diagnosed me with complete placenta previa. Then, while on bed rest at 32 weeks, my placenta suddenly ruptured, leading to an immediate emergency cesarean section. I became one of about 10% of women giving birth in Nigeria to
(2025-12-04). UK extends soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks. ummid.com In a move to protect children and improve their health, the United Kingdom has extended the soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks.
(2025-12-04). The war on Christmas warriors are extra weird this year. thecanary.co 
Every year, the media tells us that shadowy forces are plotting to overthrow Christmas, and every year it doesn't happen. The difference between now and 30 years ago is that we have mass media now. This means the handful of Christmas truthers have snowballed into an avalanche: Anyone tries dismantling, denouncing or destroying Christmas need […] | By
(2025-12-04). IBM, Cisco join hands to build 'Networked Quantum Computers'. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Cisco have announced to build jointly a large scale network of Quantum computers.
(2025-12-04). The Constitution vs. the Commander-in-Chief: The Duty to Disobey Unlawful Orders. counterpunch.org 
Every military servicemember's oath is a pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It is not an oath to a politician. It is not an oath to a party. And it is not an oath to the police state. Yet what happens when those same men and women are being told—by
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Turkey Warns: Don't Hit Energy Infrastructure as Black Sea Attacks Escalate. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey has called on Russia, Ukraine, and all other parties involved in the ongoing conflict to avoid targeting energy infrastructure and to ensure uninterrupted energy flows, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said following a series of attacks near Turkey's Black Sea coast. Last week, Ukraine claimed responsibility for a seaborne drone attack on two empty tankers …
(2004-12-25). Struggling McIlroy pulls in crowds as three share Australian Open lead. tribune.com.pk 
PGA Tour winner Ryan Fox, Australian Elvis Smylie and LIV golfer Carlos Ortiz upstaged Rory McIlroy to share the lead at the Australian Open Thursday as the Masters champion struggled with his putter on Royal Melbourne's tricky greens. | Thousands of fans queued early in order to secure a view of McIlroy and his crack-of-dawn tee time with fellow Masters winner Adam Scott and the popular Min Woo Lee, both Australians. | But Northern Irishman McIlroy struggled with a gusting northerly wind and sloped greens, ending seven off the pace after a rollercoaster one-over-par 72 containing five birdies and six bogeys.
(2025-12-04). Great Lakes Neighbors United Demands Port Washington Police Department, Common Council, and Mayor Respect Our First Amendment Rights! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-12-04). Volunteers key to advancing modernization. ecns.cn A file photo shows Wang Yizhi and her students at a border primary school in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.He called for efforts to promote throughout society the spirit of volunteers and to better leverage the active role of volunteers in order to facilitate social progress.
(2025-12-04). Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against deposed PM Hasina's son. devdiscourse.com A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's expatriate son Sajib Wajed Joy, a month after sentencing his mother to death on charges of committing crimes against humanity.
(2004-12-25). Starc surpasses Wasim Akram as most prolific left-arm test bowler. tribune.com.pk 
Australian veteran Mitchell Starc became the most prolific left-arm paceman in Test history on Thursday, surpassing Pakistan great Wasim Akram. | The 35-year-old bagged England's Harry Brook at the Gabba in Brisbane on day one of the day-night second Ashes Test for his 415th wicket since his debut at the same ground 14 years ago. | It moved him past Akram, widely recognised as the greatest left-arm bowler the sport has seen. | Super Starc! Proud of you, mate. Your incredible hard work sets you apart, and it was only a matter of time before you crossed my tally of wickets . I am pleased to give this to you! Go…
(2025-12-04). Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify. aljazeera.com Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire.
(2025-12-04). Mother recounts escape from landslide amid Indonesia floods. aljazeera.com Indonesian mother Sri Yuni Pardede fled with her baby as landslides struck her community in North Tapanuli.
(2025-12-04). Philadelphia has an abandoned vehicle problem. Here's how you can get deserted cars off your block. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The City of Brotherly Love is plagued with derelict cars lining its streets, clogging curb space, collecting trash and frustrating residents. | These cars create parking problems in a city where finding a spot is often scarce. They also affect the
(2025-12-04). Manifestation of religious belief: Smith v Manchester City Council [2025] EWHC 2987 (KB). ukhumanrightsblog.com 
By Georgina Pein To what extent does the law afford protection to couples looking to foster children, in circumstances where that couple possesses (and vocalises) strong religious beliefs? This was the issue for consideration before Turner J, who heard this appeal in the King's Bench Division of the High Court. Judgment was handed down on …
(2025-12-04). Ilhan Omar condemns 'creepy' Donald Trump's attack on Somali communities. aljazeera.com Donald Trump has doubled down on his attacks on Somali-Americans, saying Somali immigrants have "destroyed our country".
(2004-12-25). Liverpool fear factor gone, admits Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool boss Arne Slot conceded his side have lost their fear factor during a miserable run as Sunderland emerged with a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday. | The Premier League champions have now failed to win in three consecutive home games and needed a Nordi Mukiele own goal to rescue a point against the Black Cats. | Sunderland were on course for their first win at Anfield since 1983 when Chemsdine Talbi's deflected strike opened the scoring. | Even after Mukiele deflected Florian Wirtz's effort into his own net for the equaliser, Wilson Isidor wasted a huge chance to snatch all three points for the visito…
(2004-12-25). 11th National Finance Commission's inaugural session concludes in 'cordial astmosphere'. tribune.com.pk 
The inaugural meeting of the 11th National Finance Commission concluded with parties agreeing to consider Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's share in the NFC award after the merger of FATA and PATA into the province. A working group will be formed to review federal and provincial shares. | Its first session, originally scheduled for August 27, was postponed several times at the request of the Sindh government and the Prime Minister's Office | Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb described the meeting as an important step for fulfilling constitutional responsibilities. He noted that the term of the 10th NFC Award ended on Jul…
(2025-12-04). 'No Tory deal' Farage takes £9m donation from ex-Tory donor. thecanary.co 
Earlier this week, Nigel Farage got upset when the media reported he was planning to make a deal with the Tories before the next election. This is despite Reform UK being stuffed full of ex-Tory politicians. It's also despite his party attracting donations from all the same billionaires as the Tories: BREAKING: Reform UK has […] | By
(2025-12-04). Worker fired from disability charity after opposing genocide proscription of Palestine Action. thecanary.co The national disability charity Sense has fired one of its staff. This is because she took part in a protest against the ongoing genocide and the proscription of Palestine Action. Chloe is a member of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain. On 19 July, Chloe joined a Defend Our Juries action, where she held […] | By
(2025-12-04). The War on Terror Turns Left. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-12-04). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-04). Araghchi sends written message to Lebanese foreign minister. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has reiterated Tehran's unwavering support for Lebanon's sovereignty in a message to his Lebanese counterpart.
(2004-12-25). Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title. tribune.com.pk 
Lando Norris will battle his own nerves as much as his rivals' speed as he bids to end Max Verstappen's four-year reign as F1 world champion in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | After two weekends of self-inflicted setbacks, championship leader Norris and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri need an error-free event to ensure Red Bull's number one cannot complete a spectacular end-of-season recovery in glorious style. | For the first time since a four-way scrap at the final race in Abu Dhabi in 2010, the title will be decided by a contest involving more than two drivers with McLaren, in particular,…
(2025-12-04). Qalqilya targeted as Israel escalates raids in northern West Bank. aljazeera.com Raids lead to arrest of Palestinians, as Israeli violence surges across northern occupied West Bank.
(2025-12-04). Iraq backtracks on Hezbollah, Houthi terror designation. newarab.com 
Iraq has walked back its designation of Lebanon's The original listings appeared in issue No. 4848 of the Gazette, which publishes binding state decisions that only take effect once printed. | The document, shared by MP Mustafa Sanad, showed that Decision No. 61 from the Committee for the Freezing of Terrorists' Assets had placed both groups on…
(2025-12-04). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-04). Tory paying back £20k 'living grant' used to do up holiday rental. thecanary.co As reported by the National, Scottish councillor Julie Currie used a £20k grant to do up a "chic abode" which she subsequently used as a holiday rental. The issue is that the grant exists to help landlords and owners do up empty properties to rent or live in. While Currie has said she plans to live […] | By
(2025-12-04). Queer cinema in Azerbaijan tells stories of visibility and survival. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-04). Putin's Trip To India Comes At A Mutually Opportune Time. thealtworld.com It'll strengthen their complementary balancing acts for averting disproportionate dependence on the American and Chinese superpowers amidst the global systemic transition to complex multipolarity. | Putin is on his
(2025-12-04). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-04). University of Alabama Shuts Down Two Student Magazines. thedissenter.org 
Administrators at the University of Alabama shut down two student-led publications and claimed that a memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi required them to censor journalism. On July 29, Bondi issued "non-binding suggestions" for "federal funding recipients to comply with antidiscrimination law." The intent was to discourage diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, and Bondi specifically stated that "unlawful proxies" could jeopardize funding. Bondi also insisted that universities may not direct funds and other resources to organizations "primarily because of thei…
(2025-12-04). How The US—Australian Critical Minerals Deal Reframes the Future of Pacific Supply Chains. moderndiplomacy.eu "Our land abounds in nature's gifts of beauty, rich and rare. Advance Australia fair." Australia's national anthem spells it plainly. The southern land is a trove of critical minerals. In October, US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Washington to sign the critical minerals framework agreement, one that shifts the …
(2025-12-04). Labour accused of 'utter chaos' as Starmer delays more elections. thecanary.co 
It's widely expected that the local elections in 2026 will be another bloodbath for Keir Starmer's Labour Party. As such, any attempt to delay elections will be seen as an attempt by Starmer to avoid embarrassment. This is precisely what's happening now that the government is set to delay four mayoral elections. Labour are running scared, […] | By
(2025-12-04). Parliament Winter Session 2025 from Monday Dec 1: Key Bills. ummid.com The Parliament Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the winter session of the Parliament this year will start on Monday and continue till December 19, 2025.
(2025-12-04). Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi to visit Azerbaijan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly scheduled to visit Azerbaijan next week.
(2025-12-04). Trump Is Poised To Privatize Legal Aid For Migrant Children. levernews.com The Trump administration is sabotaging a legal defense program for tens of thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children, according to government documents and an internal letter from immigration lawyers sounding the alarm reviewed by The Lever. As a result, the legal-aid program may soon fall into the hands of a for-profit Immigration and Customs Enforcement technology contractor, an unprecedented move that would privatize critical legal services for some of the most vulnerable children in the country.The vendor, which
(2025-12-04). What lies behind the attacks on Russian tankers in the Black Sea? unitedworldint.com The context of ceasefire negotiations and the Turkish perception of these attacks. By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan Ukraine has claimed responsibility for attacks on Russian tankers in Türkiye's Exclusive Economic Zone in the Black Sea. Therefore, these attacks constitute an open violation of Türkiye's sovereignty by Ukraine. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a …
(2025-12-04). SFDA Chief calls for unified global Halal mark. ummid.com Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) CEO, highlighted the urgent need for a unified global Halal mark.
(2025-12-04). Bihar 10th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 19, Theory from Feb 17. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 10th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 10th (Matric or Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-04). Patrick Lawrence: Zionism on the Upper East Side. scheerpost.com Park East Synagogue, New York. (Gryffindor/Wikimedia Commons) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Patrick Lawrence / We watch in horror from afar as the Zionist terror state continues its genocide against t…
(2025-12-04). Perseverance Rover latest discovery indicates Mars is electrically active. ummid.com NASA Perseverance Rover's has detected 'mini-lightning' on Mars, indicating that the Red Planet is electrically active.
(2025-12-04). IRGC offers anti-terrorism expertise to SCO member states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the IRGC is ready to share its extensive anti-terrorism experience without restrictions with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2025-12-04). Kais Closed: Tunisia is a dictatorship. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-04). Hlabisa raises alarm after five initiation deaths in Eastern Cape. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa raises alarm after five initiation deaths in Eastern Cape | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has expressed his concern about the current initiation season following five deaths in the Eastern Cape. | "The season runs from late November through to the end of January 2026 and already, hundreds of young initiates have stepped into this sacred passage, embarking on a journey they hope will return them home transformed, grounded, and prepared to carry the responsibilities of young manhood. | "Yet, despite ongoing appeals for vigilance and full compli…
(2025-12-04). Holiday tree lightings, Meek Mill, plus the chance to play blackjack with the Philadelphia Flyers in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org The weekend kicks off early on Thursday with the Philadelphia Rare Book Fair at Trinity Memorial Church, where more than two dozen booksellers gather to offer first editions, historic prints and provide free appraisals. From there, the city lights up with Holiday Festivals at multiple venues, including the Rose Tree Festival of Lights, Holly Nights, Astra Lumina, a Winter Wonder film series and more. Dance and music round out the week. Philadanco brings its acclaimed "Then & Now" program to the Kimmel Center starting Friday, featuring legacy works and a few world premieres. Also on Friday, hometown hero Meek Mill…
(2025-12-04). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-04). National security, defense power not subject to talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.
(2025-12-04). Campaigners disrupt Oil Executive awards dinner in London. thecanary.co To highlight damage caused by the oil and gas industry, campaigners from Fossil Free London interrupted the World Energy Council Assembly's dinner at the Hilton in Mayfair on 3 December. Oil and gas executives had gathered to present and receive industry "achievement awards". Award nominees and attendees included Shell, BP, and Ithaca Energy. Campaigners chanted […] | By
(2025-12-04). Rory McIlroy has a "rollercoaster" 1st round at the Australian Open, shoots 1-over 72. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy had a self-described "rollercoaster" of a round Thursday at the Australian Open.
(2025-12-04). Even human suffering is unequal and exhausting. independentaustralia.net 
(2004-12-25). Visa chaos and host city threats: how Trump disrupted World Cup plans. tribune.com.pk 
Organizing a World Cup is never simple. But when the host is Donald Trump, it's even more complicated. | In just six months, the United States along with Mexico and Canada will host soccer's flagship tournament. | And the mercurial US president has infuriated his co-host neighbors, threatened to relocate matches, and imposed visa restrictions. | Travel restrictions | Hundreds of thousands of overseas fans are expected to flock to the host countries ⚪ in particular the US, which is staging 82 of the tournament's 104 games. | They will arrive in a nation led by a president who has made anti-immigration policies…
(2025-12-04). Appetite for imported goods boosts consumption. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are displaying vibrant purchasing power for imported products and foreign brands, and this has become a key driver for consumption upgrade fueled by enhanced logistic efficiencies, preferential policies such as lower tariffs, and an expanded list of permitted imported goods.
(2025-12-04). Strait of Hormuz remains world's most strategic zone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran's role in securing the world's key energy corridor.
(2025-12-04). Trump hails "historic triumph" as Rwanda and Congo sign U.S.-brokered peace deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called a "great day for Africa, great day for the WORLD" as Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi signed a sweeping peace and economic accord at the White House on Thursday. Flanked by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump cast the deal as a signature diplomatic achievement, asserting it will help end decades of bloodshed in eastern Congo while expanding U.S. access to the DRC's critical mineral reserves. "This ends 30 years of senseless war, jobs, prosperity, and peace for mill…
(2025-12-04). Expert: Next year's fiscal moves to resemble 2025. ecns.cn China may stick to its "around 5 percent" annual growth target for 2026, while fiscal stimulus measures should mirror 2025 in scale and composition, with rebalancing proceeding gradually, said a renowned economist.
(2025-12-04). German firms keen on expanding in China. ecns.cn About 56 percent of German companies are considering more engagement with Chinese partners, with the primary motivations being business expansion in China and the need to adapt to "China Speed", the German Chamber of Commerce in China said in a survey released early this week.
(2025-12-04). Australia's education system is breaking our teachers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-04). DAILY MEMO: Feds Detain U.S. Citizens and Take Street Vendor's Cash Box. lataco.com Federal immigration raids are escalating in intensity, with more people being profiled and taken without due process.
(2025-12-04). Cold-Activated Warnings Launch For Thousands Rough Sleeping. thecanary.co New cold-activated warnings will launch across London as temperatures hit near freezing. They'll advise people of the dangers of rough sleeping and help them find safety and warmth. The Orange Warnings, from homelessness charity St Mungo's, are fronted by weather presenter Alex Beresford. They'll broadcast when the temperature drops to below 6C and becomes a […] | By
(2025-12-04). Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes 0.5% GDP growth | Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025. | "The growth marks the third consecutive quarter of growth following the 0.9% expansion in the second quarter. The continued improvement reflects the resilience of the South African economy and the impact of ongoing structural reforms to support inclusive and sustained growth," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said. | The trade, catering and accommodation sect…
(2025-12-04). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 4.
(2025-12-04). Another devastating Israeli strike on Lebanon captured on video. aljazeera.com Video captured an Israeli strike destroying a building in southern Lebanon, this time in al-Majadel.
(2025-12-04). Trump hosts Congo, Rwanda leaders in latest push for peace. newarab.com 
US President Rwandan President
(2025-12-04). Administrative detention: Israel hunts al-Balboul brothers again. thecanary.co Mohammed and Mahmoud al-Balboul were again arrested, earlier this month, by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). Over the years, they have been repeatedly detained by the IOF. Although Mahmoud has now been released, his brother Mohammed remains in prison under administrative detention. Administrative detention—repeated arrests for the al-Balboul brothers On June 9, 2016, Israeli occupation soldiers […] | By
(2025-12-04). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-04). China targets vulgar, deceptive livestreaming practices. ecns.cn China's top cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that a special campaign targeting violations in online livestreaming has so far shut down more than 73,000 problematic livestream rooms and 24,000 accounts.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). No Virtue in "Cyberselfish" -ness. counterpunch.org 
"Some of those who believe tech lost its way are finding explanations in a book published a quarter century ago," according to David Streitfeld's full-page profile of Cyberselfish author Paulina Borsook in the New York Times ("A Book That Criticized Silicon Valley Gets Dusted Off," November 30). To those who recall the turn-of-the-millennium Internet, Borsook's
(2025-12-04). Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel. newarab.com 
Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest – the world's largest music event – on Thursday began two days of debate about Israel's future participation, after mounting calls to exclude it, notably due to Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) met behind closed doors and under tight security in Geneva, following threats of mass withdrawals from the annual show if Israel takes part next year. | Voting arrangements are also on the agenda, after Israel's Yuval Raphael was propelle…
(2025-12-04). Free Starlink in Sumatra as Soft Power Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Recently in Sumatra, Indonesia, there have been major landslides and flash floods that have caused extensive damage in affected areas such as Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. Severe damage has occurred in various areas. Thousands of homes have been damaged, infrastructure has collapsed and many victims have been separated from their families. This disaster …
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Iran launches military drill in West Azarbaijan province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a military exercise in West Azarbaijan province on Thursday, aiming to enhance the readiness of the province's Basij forces.
(2025-12-04). Xi holds talks with Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). 'Inequality is shit' Take Back Power deliver crappy Christmas for the Ritz. thecanary.co 
Three supporters of Take Back Power have delivered a pile of shit to the Ritz to protest against inequality. Take Back Power is a new nonviolent civil-resistance group, demanding that the UK government establish a permanent citizens' assembly— a House of the People, which has the power to tax extreme wealth and fix inequality in […] | By
(2025-12-04). Russian President Putin's two-day India visit begins today: Defence, trade, media on agenda. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin will land in Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day state visit to India, during which the two countries are expected to finalise several agreements. The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is Putin's first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict. | This is Putin's first visit to India since 2021 and holds significant importance as it aligns with the 25th anniversary of the India—Russia strategic partnership and the 23rd annual summit between the two nations. Upon arrival, Putin will attend a private dinner hosted…
(2025-12-04). Track AIPAC website, a major shift of US public views on Israel. newarab.com Its profiles of Congress members from both the House and the Senate show detailed information on their donations related to Israel, ranging from those who received tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and oth…
(2025-12-04). IRGC Navy launches military drill in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched its "Eghtedar" (Authority) drill in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-12-04). RAY McGOVERN: Trump Ukraine Plan AOA (Alive on Arrival). consortiumnews.com Yury Ushakov, Putin's man on Ukraine, said there's no firm plan for Ukraine yet and some American ideas are acceptable to Russia, some not. But the plan is not dead. By Ray McGovern Special to Consortium News Despite widespread rejection…
(2025-12-04). Starmer's Corbyn smear accusations FINALLY go global with US coverage. thecanary.co The exposure of the huge con perpetrated by Keir Starmer's handlers — their smears against Jeremy Corbyn, their attacks on the Canary and other left, and some far-right, media sites and the amplification of the 'Labour antisemitism' scam — has started to go global as US outlets pick up Paul Holden's stunning book The Fraud […] | By
(2025-12-04). Las Tunas consolida su trono en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La tropa oriental desató un vendaval de hachazos sobre los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus y los derribaron por fuera de combate 14-2, mientras su más cercano perseguidor, Matanzas, tropezaba en el Victoria de Girón. Yosmel Garcés acaparó los reflectores mediáticos con excelente actuación monticular.
(2025-12-04). Reconocen en Roma labor de médicos cubanos en el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana. cubadebate.cu Esa labor solidaria cubana en Italia, en el campo de la salud, es continuación de la brindada en 2020 por brigadas del Contingente Médico Henry Reeve en las norteñas ciudades de Crema y Turín, durante la lucha contra la pandemia de la Covid-19.
(2025-12-04). Cuba Sends 18 Gladiators to Qualifying Tournament in Panama. radiohc.cu Havana, December 3 (RHC) — Cuba will rely on 18 competitors in the wrestling tournament that serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. | Martín Torres, the national commissioner for this sport, commented that the event will be held from the 5th to the 7th of this month in Panama. The island nation has registered its six best men in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, as well as its six best women in freestyle. | The Greco-Roman team will be led by Luis Orta (67 kg), the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, who will be joined by Kevin de Armas (60 kg), Yoel Antomarchi…
(2025-12-04). Reconocen en Roma labor de médicos cubanos en el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana. cubadebate.cu Esa labor solidaria cubana en Italia, en el campo de la salud, es continuación de la brindada en 2020 por brigadas del Contingente Médico Henry Reeve en las norteñas ciudades de Crema y Turín, durante la lucha contra la pandemia de la Covid-19.
(2025-12-04). Cuban Women Draw in their Debut in the World Cup Qualifiers. radiohc.cu Havana, December 3 (RHC) — The Cuban women's national team drew 2-2 with Saint Kitts and Nevis in their opening match of the Concacaf Women's World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2027. | The Cubans started the match trailing in the 15th minute of the first half, forcing them to come out determined to mount a comeback in the second half. | Just 53 minutes in, Cecil Aldana leveled the score with a close-range finish, giving the home side a comfortable lead. The Antonio Maceo Stadium in Santiago de Cuba erupted in the 71st minute when Aldana converted a penalty to give them the advantage. | The Cuban team played bet…
(2025-12-04). Meet Noor Inayat Khan Only Woman With Indian Roots Honoured by French Post. ummid.com French postal service, La Poste, has honoured Noor Inayat Khan with a commemorative postage stamp for her role in the French Resistance as an undercover British agent during the Second World War.