(2025-12-08). Israeli Military Kills Three-Year-Old in Southern Gaza. scheerpost.com By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com The Israeli military killed a three-year-old girl in southern Gaza on Sunday, the Quds News Network has reported, as Israel continues to violate the US-backed ceasefire deal. QNN identified the girl as Ahed al-Biyouk and said she was shot by Israeli soldiers in the al-Mawasi tent camp in southern Gaza outside of the Israeli-occupied …
(2025-12-08). IDF Chief Says 'Yellow Line' in Gaza Is a 'New Border'. scheerpost.com Zamir speaks to Israeli troops in Gaza on December 7, 2025 (IDF photo) | 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 Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com | The head of the Israeli military
(2025-12-08). Netanyahu Eyes Second Phase of Gaza Plan Ahead of Trump Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the second phase of the U.S.-brokered plan to end the Gaza war is "close," but warned major issues still need agreement including whether a multinational security force will enter Gaza. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said he will meet President Donald Trump later this month …
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-08). Launching the covenant to halt and criminalize the Zionist genocide in the Gaza Strip and pursue its perpetrators
The document… states that the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip have been subjected for more than two years to a full-fledged genocide carried out by Israel through large-scale bombardment, a suffocating blockade that caused starvation and prevented medical care, and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, in addition to documented violations against prisoners, women, and children.
(2025-12-08). Thousands of People Mobilize in the US Against Trump's War Threats to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Thousands of people in the United States demonstrated on December 6 under the slogan "Stop the war before it starts!" to protest against President Donald Trump's plans for military aggression against Venezuela. | The mobilization, organized by a broad coalition of progressive organizations, declared that the republican administration is repeating past mistakes by justifying a possible intervention with unfounded accusations about drug trafficking. | Among the first groups backing the protests are the ANSWER Coalition, People's Forum, Black Alliance for Peace, CODEPINK, Palestinian Youth Movement, Party for Social…
counterpunch.org (2025-12-08). How Did We Get Here? Palestine and the Mandates of DeceptionEach day, we learn of Israel's theft of yet another slice of Palestine. Piece by piece, acre by acre, the Palestinian nation has been seized by Israeli offensive forces and carved up by Zionist colonizers in contravention of all treaties, accords, "peace" agreements and the like.
(2025-12-08). Venezuela: Former Governor Jailed on Hate Crime, Terrorism Charges Dies in Custody. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The incident occurred Saturday morning at the Center for Processed Persons, Convicts and Female Annex of the Metropolitan Area of Caracas, a maximum security facility in El Helicoide, Caracas. The ministry said he was assisted by fellow inmates before the on-duty medical team responded. | "Due to his health co…
(2025-12-08). New Air Force Chief Boosts Nuclear Buildup, Moving Away From Deterrence, Experts Warn. theintercept.com 
Gen. Ken Wilsbach promotes nuclear "recapitalization" in his first memo to the Air Force — fueling fear of a radical shift away from nukes acting solely as deterrence.
(2025-12-08). Nikolai Gogol's Department of Government Efficiency. portside.org Nikolai Gogol's Department of Government Efficiency |
(2025-12-08). Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution. geo.tv 
Soldiers patrol in front of the headquarters of Benin's radio and television station, after, according to Benin's Interior Minister, the country's armed forces thwarted the attempted coup against the government of Benin's President Patrice Talon, in Cotonou, Benin, December 7, 2025. —…
(2025-12-08). Uttar Pradesh Government Ensures Financial Aid for Medical Treatment. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to ensure medical care accessibility, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured financial support for individuals seeking treatment. He instructed officials to prevent patient suffering due to inadequate funds.
(2025-12-08). Kremlin Sees Alignment With Trump's New US Security Strategy. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | The Kremlin has welcomed the new US national security strategy | approved by President Donald Trump, saying the document largely | reflects Russia's own understanding of global …
(2025-12-08). National conference reviews technology use in salvage archaeology for dam projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A national conference on the use of modern science and technology in salvage archaeology for major water and energy infrastructure projects was held in Tehran on Saturday.
(2025-12-08). UNSC to hold meeting on Ukraine on December 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The UN Security Council will hold an open meeting on Ukraine on Tuesday, December 9.
2025-12-08: Max Blumenthal CRUSHES Western Puppet
Max Blumenthal debates a journalist about US intervention in Latin America, focusing on Honduras and Venezuela. The discussion analyzes political maneuvering and resource exploitation. A lively conversation explores the impact of US foreign policy on both Latin American nations and the US itself.
(2025-12-08). "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.
(2025-12-08). British vlogger street interview: Many Japanese oppose involvement in Taiwan question. ecns.cn Recently, an independent British content creator Luke Johnston conducted street interviews in Japan, where many local residents stated that they do not support Japan's involvement in the Taiwan issue.
(2025-12-08). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-08). Energy efficiency conference opens in Tehran with focus on reducing consumption. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Iran Energy Optimization and Efficiency (IREEC) opened on Monday at Milad Towe Conference Hall, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and knowledge-based firms to address what has become one of the country's most persistent economic challenges: high energy consumption and low efficiency.
(2025-12-08). Ice Cream Boardroom Bust-Up: Tensions Rise Between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's Over Governance Disputes. devdiscourse.com Tensions are escalating as Unilever pressures Anuradha Mittal, the chair of Ben & Jerry's independent board, to resign ahead of Magnum's public spinoff. Reports from a recent audit have sparked controversy over governance issues within the separate Ben & Jerry's Foundation, where Mittal holds a trustee position.
(2025-12-08). Steep rise in flu infections across Israel, pandemic response team to meet. haaretz.com According to the Health Ministry, the flu is spreading earlier and more aggressively this year than in previous seasons. Many infants and toddlers have been hospitalized with flu-related complications…
(2025-12-08). Increasing trade, economic exchanges with Iran seriously pursued: Belarusian ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In a meeting with Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Belarusian Ambassador to Iran Dmitry Koltsov stated: "We are seriously pursuing increased trade and economic exchanges between Iran and Belarus".
(2025-12-08). No decision made on blacklisting Hezbollah, Ansarallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani rejected reports claiming that Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansarallah had been designated as terrorist organizations in Iraq.
(2025-12-08). Iran's border guard commander visits Pakistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Commander of Iran's Border Guards, Brigadier-General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi, is visiting the Pakistani port city of Karachi to participate in international search and rescue exercises.
(2025-12-08). Interviews to select new NPA head to be held this week. sanews.gov.za Interviews to select new NPA head to be held this week | The Advisory Panel to select a new National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) for the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced interview dates for candidates vying for the job. ⚪ …
(2025-12-08). Israel won't relinquish newly occupied Syrian territory near Damascus, Netanyahu says. tehrantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his military will not withdraw from territories it occupied in southern Syria, Anadolu reported Monday.
(2025-12-08). Iran has five contenders at 2025 world's most dominant wrestler. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Five Iranian wrestlers have been named among the contenders for the title of the most dominant wrestler of 2025 according to United World Wrestling (UWW).
(2025-12-08). Iran only state to deliver decisive response to Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that his country was the only state to deliver a decisive and crushing response to the Israeli regime.
(2025-12-08). Freeskier Liu eyes Olympic podium after two home World Cup medal finishes. ecns.cn With back-to-back podium finishes bolstering her Olympic ambition, China's rising freeskier Liu Mengting has landed herself on the hot-favorite list in the big air discipline at her Winter Olympic debut in Italy.
(2025-12-08). Iranian president scheduled to visit Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, will pay an official visit to Kazakhstan this week.
(2025-12-08). Car bomb kills five in front of Mexican police station. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Mexican authorities on Sunday said at least five people died and three more were injured after a car exploded near a police station in the restive western state of Michoacan.
(2025-12-08). Foreign Minister in Tehran; the Pope in Türkiye; reactions to Barzani's 'armed guards'. uwidata.com As always, Türkiye had a packed agenda last week. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's visit to Iran and the statements he made there topped the list. Pope Francis' visit to Türkiye and his meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan was another major headline. The visit of Kurdistan Regional Government President Masoud Barzani, linked to Türkiye's ongoing …
(2025-12-08). Big Europe has lost the war over Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Much remains uncertain about the final outcome of the war in Ukraine. On the diplomatic battlefield, competing peace plans (28 points? 19 points? Crimea in? Crimea out?) have been flying backwards and forwards between capitals. Meanwhile in the real warzone, the Russian military continues to rain down military drones and missiles on Ukrainian cities, and the bodies continue to pile up on both sides in fierce street fighting, with no end in sight.
(2025-12-08). 5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 was registered in Alaska, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
(2025-12-08). RCEP: The Rhetoric of Integration Amidst Geo-Economic Fragmentation. moderndiplomacy.eu The leaders and representatives of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states convened in Kuala Lumpur on 27 October 2025. This meeting constituted a pivotal agenda item within the series of the 47th ASEAN Summit. On this occasion, the nations comprising the RCEP discussed the strategic direction of the partnership's implementation amidst the dynamics …
(2025-12-08). Tygerberg Hospital completes SA's first fully internal limb reconstruction. sanews.gov.za Tygerberg Hospital completes SA's first fully internal limb reconstruction | Tygerberg Hospital has reached a major national milestone by performing South Africa's first fully internal bone transport and limb-lengthening reconstruction. | The hospital is a flagship tertiary facility of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW). | In partnership with Stellenbosch University, the hospital now stands among only a few centres worldwide with the capability to perform this advanced limb salvage technique within the public sector. | The provincial department said the patient, a 64-year-old former pol…
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Iranians half of nominees for 2025 world's best wrestlers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iran emerged as the leading nation in United World Wrestling's 2025 Best Wrestlers shortlist, securing five of the ten total nominations announced on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Tragedy Strikes: Jharkhand Migrant Workers Lost in Goa Nightclub Fire. devdiscourse.com In a tragic turn of events, a fire at a Goa nightclub claimed the lives of two brothers from Jharkhand, Pradeep Mahto, 24, and Binod Mahto, 20, along with another migrant worker, Mohit Munda, 22. The incident, which took place post-midnight on Sunday, led to a total of 25 fatalities, including 14 staff members.
(2025-12-08). Opening-up to expand as key growth driver. ecns.cn China will continue to push forward high-standard opening-up while bolstering domestic consumption to support high-quality development, the country's top commerce official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-08). United in Heart | At Tashilhunpo Monastery, witnessing unity between nation and homeland on the roof of the world. ecns.cn Tashilhunpo Monastery, located in Shigatse City of the Xizang Autonomous Region, is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism and serves as the traditional seat of successive Panchen Lamas.
(2025-12-08). Russian trade delegation visits Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — A high-level commercial delegation from Russia's Ulyanovsk province has arrived in Iran to explore trade and investment opportunities.
(2025-12-08). '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.
(2025-12-08). Hangzhou Normal University apologizes for false recipients' list. ecns.cn Hangzhou Normal University in Zhejiang province issued an apology Saturday after confirming that a list of recipients for a charitable project was fabricated by staff using common names found online.
(2025-12-08). Rate of Global Heating in the Arab World is Twice the Global Average. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The World Meteorological Organization has issued its annual report on the 22 countries of the Arab world, covering last year, and presents alarming conclusions about human-driven climate change in that region. 2024 was the hottest year on record in the Middle East, around 1 ∫ Celsius (1.8 ∫ …
(2025-12-08). Germany's New Foreign Minister Heads to Beijing as Berlin Hardens China Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in Beijing for his first official visit as Germany adopts a tougher, more coordinated stance toward China. The trip previously postponed when Beijing confirmed only one meeting request comes as Berlin pushes to rebalance economic ties, reduce strategic dependencies and align more closely with EU partners. Wadephul will meet …
(2025-12-08). New university in Dongguan to provide talent support for GBA. ecns.cn A newly established university in Dongguan, Guangdong province, is projected to play a role in providing talent support for Dongguan city and even the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2025-12-08). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-08). Results of HKSAR's 8th-term LegCo election unveiled. ecns.cn The results of the election of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) were unveiled early on Monday.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Social Entrepreneurship Across EM: What Role for BRICS+. infobrics.org The social dimension for BRICS+ is paramount for a range of reasons, including perhaps most importantly the dominant share of the bloc in the world's population — a share that has now exceeded 50%. In this respect, there is one social development track that may prove to be particularly important in the future evolution of BRICS+, namely social entrepreneurship…
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Australia's economy strengthens as the rest of the world struggles. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-08). 'This ain't gonna work': How Russia pulled the plug on Assad. responsiblestatecraft.org In early November of last year, the Assad regime had a lot to look forward to. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had just joined fellow Middle Eastern leaders at a pan-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in his return to the international fold. After the event, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had spent years trying to oust Assad,
(2025-12-08). How Private Interests and the Banking Dynasties Control Washington. globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published on October 13, 2022, relates in part to the powerful forces at work in the United States. I've mentioned also the attempts by the Americans to encroach upon Russia in eastern Europe and …
(2025-12-08). Magnum's Sweet Spin-Off: Ice Cream Giant Goes Independent. devdiscourse.com The Magnum Ice Cream Company is poised to complete its spin-off from Unilever, eyeing an Amsterdam listing that will put investors' taste preferences to the test.
(2025-12-08). South Africans urged to deepen commitment to unity this Reconciliation Month. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to deepen commitment to unity this Reconciliation Month | As South Africa commemorates Reconciliation Month in December, government has called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building. | Government further encouraged citizens to ensure that the values of reconciliation remain central to South Africa's shared future. | This was shared by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie during the launch of this year's national commemoration, which will be taking place on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at the Ncome Museum, Nquthu Local Munici…
(2008-12-25). Justice Aurangzeb sworn in as permanent SC judge. tribune.com.pk 
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has taken the oath as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, and the ceremony was held at the Supreme Court. | Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, who is already working as an acting SC judge, was proposed to be appointed as a permanent judge at SC by the Judicial Commission on December 2. | Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Sarfraz Dogar, Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Babar Sattar, Tariq Jahangiri, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq, and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz also attended the ceremony. | Justice K.K. Agha…
(2025-12-08). Post Malone's Guwahati Concert: A Cultural Milestone for Assam. devdiscourse.com Renowned American singer-rapper Post Malone will take the stage in Guwahati on Monday, local officials confirm.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Belarus' growing gold and forex reserves: EDB names key factors. eng.belta.by Analysts of the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) have identified the factors behind the growth in Belarus' gold and foreign exchange reserves.
(2025-12-08). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Cracking Down on Crypto Crimes: Government Tightens the Noose. devdiscourse.com The Indian government is intensifying its crackdown on crypto-related crimes, with the Enforcement Directorate seizing assets worth Rs 4,189.89 crore under anti-money laundering laws. A suspect involved in these activities has been declared a Fugitive Economic Offender, sources in Parliament revealed on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Hegseth Defends Boat Bombings as New Details Further Undermine Administration's Justifications. scheerpost.com Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0 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 US Defense Sec…
(2025-12-08). China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.
(2025-12-08). Anti-narcotics police attend intl. conference on drug control in Iraq. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation of senior police officers, led by Iran's anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, participated in the third international conference on combating drugs, held on December 7 and 8 in Baghdad, Iraq.
(2025-12-08). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-08). Congress Unveils Record $901 Billion Defense Bill, Surpassing Trump's Request. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. lawmakers have released a massive $901 billion defense policy bill for 2026, exceeding President Donald Trump's own spending request and marking the largest national security authorization in American history. The 3,000-page National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a 4% pay raise for enlisted troops and $400 million in military aid for Ukraine. It drops …
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Zelenskiy Calls U.S. Peace Talks "Constructive but Tough" moderndiplomacy.eu Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his latest talks with U.S. representatives on a potential peace plan were productive but difficult, as the war nears its fourth year. He spoke after a call with Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, and ahead of meetings with French, British and German leaders in London, followed …
(2025-12-08). Trump Militarized Cities in ICE Crackdowns. Is Militarizing the Ballot Box Next? scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky Original for Truthout Two months after Donald Trump's second inauguration, the White House released the text of a sprawling executive order allegedly designed to ensure the integrity of U.S. elections. It demanded that states share their voter rolls with federal officials; mandated onerous proof-of-citizenship rules for people registering to vote (rules which didn't include …
(2025-12-08). Catholic Archbishop for US Military Speaks Out Against US Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats. news.antiwar.com The Catholic Archbishop for the US Military Services has spoken out against the US bombing campaign against alleged drug boats in Latin America and said it would be "illegal and immoral" to order the bombing of survivors on a boat that poses no threat. Archbishop Timothy Broglio made clear in his statement that he was …
(2025-12-08). Honduran political party LIBRE demands total annulment of elections amid evidence of electoral coup. radiohc.cu The National Coordination of the Libre Party of Honduras, and its presidential candidate, Rixi Moncada, have denounced the ongoing "electoral coup" in Honduras, confirmed through the manipulation of the Preliminary Electoral Results Transmission System (TREP) in its source code. | They emphatically declared to the international community that the Libre Party is requesting the complete annulment of the elections held the previous week—whose manipulated results declared Nasry Asfura, the businessman handpicked by Donald Trump, the winner—and demanding an "investigation of the acts of electoral terrorism…
(2025-12-08). Emerging university strives to deliver advances in research. ecns.cn The inauguration ceremony of the Great Bay University is held in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on Saturday. More than 600 guests witnessed the launch of the new university.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Human brains process language much like modern AI models. ecns.cn Israeli and U.S. researchers have found that the human brain processes spoken language in a step-by-step sequence that mirrors the internal workings of advanced artificial intelligence, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Sunday.
(2025-12-08). Experiments in futility: Australia's teenage social media ban approaches. onlineopinion.com.au As Australia moves to ban under-16s from major social platforms, teens, regulators and civil libertarians collide in a brewing legal and political battle over digital freedom.
(2025-12-08). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 8. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, December 8.
(2025-12-08). Missed Nobel, Trump 'CONFERRED' FIFA Peace Prize. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, who missed the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 two months ago, has been conferred with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.
(2025-12-08). Trio investigated for suspected wildlife poisoning in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn Police in Jiangxi province have detained three individuals on suspicion of poisoning wild animals in the Poyang Lake wetland area, the Yugan county's public security bureau revealed on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Why Soil Is the Frontline of Earth's Recovery. passblue.com 
We treat soil like dirt. Yet what lies beneath our feet determines the health of our food, our planet and ultimately our future. Soil is often invisible to us. We walk on it, build on it, grow our food from it and assume it will keep giving. But its condition shapes everything from climate stability …
(2025-12-08). Iran's top 100 SMEs celebrated at 1st national ranking event. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran held its first national event to rank small and medium-sized enterprises (SME 100), a joint initiative by the Industrial Management Organization (IMO) and the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO), aimed at identifying the country's top-performing SMEs through a structured evaluation process.
(2025-12-08). The Weekly Round Up: Facial recognition, Sudan censorship, FIFA concerns, and compulsory divestment under A1P1. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
In the news The UK Home Office has begun a ten-week public consultation into the use of facial recognition and biometrics technologies by the police, with the view to expanding the rollout of live facial recognition policing (currently limited to ten forces) across the entire UK. Among the Government's proposals is the creation of a …
(2025-12-08). Iran-Brazil ties hold significant potential for expansion. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said Tehran and Brasília have significant potential to expand their bilateral and international cooperation.
(2025-12-08). Silk Road forum highlights Xinjiang's key role in BRI. ecns.cn The 17th Silk Road Studies Forum, which brought together 40 experts from Beijing, Shanghai, and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for a three-day event, concluded at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), on Saturday.
(2025-12-08). Nigeria Secures Release of 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren, Local TV Reports. moderndiplomacy.eu Around 100 schoolchildren abducted in a mass kidnapping in Niger state have been released, according to Channels Television. The attack on St. Mary's Catholic boarding school in Papiri on Nov. 21 was one of Nigeria's worst school abductions in years. A total of 303 children and 12 staff were seized by gunmen; only 50 pupils …
(2025-12-08). Trump-brokered ceasefire collapses as Thailand and Cambodia renew cross-border clashes. tehrantimes.com Thailand said it launched airstrikes into Cambodia on Monday as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, Reuters reported, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2025-12-08). Saudi Arabia's calculated green conversion. moderndiplomacy.eu At the 11th session of the General Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency in 2021, Saudi Arabia pledged to generate 50% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. As the Kingdom embraces a solar and wind future, the question is no longer whether Riyadh is going green—but why. Underpinning the turbines and panels …
(2025-12-08). South Korea isn't crazy about US-led anti-China bloc. responsiblestatecraft.org In response to what is seen as increased Chinese aggression in Asia, Beijing's growing military capabilities, and inadequate deterrence, an increasing number of
(2008-12-25). Armed men loot Rs1.8m in broad daylight in Karachi's Landhi. tribune.com.pk 
Fearless robbers carried out a daring robbery in broad daylight in Landhi No. 6, District Korangi, as CCTV footage of the incident targeting pedestrians has emerged. The armed suspects looted Rs1.8 million from citizens before fleeing the scene. | CCTV footage shows four armed suspects riding on two motorcycles. The robbers, seemingly unafraid of the local Korangi police, attempted to stop the citizens with the intention of robbing them. The footage captures the moment when the suspects approached their victims, who were taken by surprise and panicked upon seeing the armed men. | During the chaos, the victims…
(2025-12-08). FE Custom emerges as local sports clubs revolt against imported jerseys. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-08). China, U.S. business communities urged to strengthen ties. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng speaks at the China-US Business Cooperation Forum, co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Meridian International Center in Washington on Thursday.
(2025-12-08). Tehran, Istanbul industry bodies explore joint production, trade opportunities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) delegation visiting the Plast Eurasia 2025 exhibition in Istanbul met with senior officials of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, proposing strategic partnerships between Iranian and Turkish private-sector companies, particularly in technology-driven sectors.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Violence against women a national disaster that demands national action — President. sanews.gov.za Violence against women a national disaster that demands national action — President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to bemoan the country's persistently high levels of violence against women and children, warning that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) now amounts to a national disaster requiring exceptional measures. | As South Africa marks the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign, the President's newsletter underscores the scale of the crisis and outlines government's intensified response after officially declaring GBVF a national disaster last month. | "As South Africa…
(2025-12-08). 'Escalating' gun violence in Gauteng condemned. sanews.gov.za 'Escalating' gun violence in Gauteng condemned | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised the alarm on the escalating levels of gun violence in the province. | This after a mass shooting in Tshwane over the weekend and the murder of a witness of the Madlanga Commission. | "The…Portfolio Committee on Community Safety is gravely concerned by the escalating levels of gun violence that continue to turn communities across the province into everyday crime scenes. | "The recent mass shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria, is yet another tragic reminder of the urgent need to rid…
(2025-12-08). Inside Iran's largest naval exercise in years. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iran's IRGC staged one of its most massive military drills in years, integrating AI-guided air-defense systems, drones, and long-range missiles across the Persian Gulf, sending a stark warning to foreigners.
(2025-12-08). Great Wall's 'living skin' acts as natural protective shield. ecns.cn New research has revealed that a thin "living skin" covering the surface of the Great Wall of China serves as a powerful natural protective layer.
(2025-12-08). Sixth ice collecting festival kicks off in Northeast China. ecns.cn Marking the beginning of Harbin's ice collecting season, the sixth ice collecting festival kicked off by the…
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). China's foreign trade up 3.6% in first 11 months of 2025. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in goods rose 3.6 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2025 to 41.21 trillion yuan, according to the General Administration of Customs on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Masoud Shojai Tabtabai talks about "Terror Online" event. tehrantimes.com Masoud Shojai Tabtabai, the secretary of the first International Cartoon and Poster Contest "Terror Online," explained the event's details at a press conference held on Saturday, December 6, in Tehran.
(2025-12-08). Yangtze plan shows path forward for delta's future. ecns.cn The plan also calls for coastal areas in the delta to bolster their roles as ports and shipping hubs, and for orderly development of deep-sea space to tap marine potential.
(2025-12-08). Donald Trump On Netflix-Warner Bros Deal: 'A Lot Of Market Share'. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Trump Weighs In on Proposed Merger US President Donald Trump addressed the proposed Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., praising Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos alongside Greg …
(2025-12-08). Law Pod UK latest episode: Tacking Ageism. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Is law up to the problem of discrimination on grounds of (old) age? To discuss this question, Rosalind English is joined in today's episode by regular Law Pod guest Alasdair Henderson of One Crown Office Row and Nina Georgantzi, a human rights lawyer and academic who serves as head of human rights advocacy at Age …
(2025-12-08). Don't underestimate the stubbornness of a Fleming! gilbertdoctorow.com [I post below an article of considerable importance which I released on http: //www.gilbertdoctorow.substack.com, the platform on which I publish my essays several times a week — available by subscription. The issue discussed here is critical: I insist that what the Belgian prime minister is doing may have greater impact on an early end to the …
(2025-12-08). Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The Royal Thai Army has announced launching air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia, after accusing Cambodian forces of firing at its troops and killing at least one soldier.
(2025-12-08). Un-American Candidate Vows to Kick "Every Dirty Muslim out of Texas" : Glenn Reacts. scheerpost.com 'By Glenn Greenwald / |
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(2025-12-08). Expert: Washington and London have their picks for Ukraine's next president. eng.belta.by Washington and London may be grooming their own picks for…
(2025-12-08). Fans in disbelief as Ronaldo announces investment in Perplexity AI. ummid.com Fans have been in disbelief, as well as exited and thrilled, as football legend and Portugal National Football Team Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo who also leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, announces investment in Perplexity AI.
(2025-12-08). Sunday Science: The Vaccine Guardrails Are Gone. portside.org Sunday Science: The Vaccine Guardrails Are Gone |
(2025-12-08). 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?
(2025-12-08). What messages does the US's new 'National Security Strategy Document' convey? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The US recently published its new 'National Security Strategy Document,' which sets out its defense and foreign policy direction. Although the strategy document emphasizes the Trump administration's global perspective and non-interventionist policies centered on 'regional dominance' and 'the nation-state concept,' the world is witnessing the almost complete opposite of these …
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Tehran hosts meeting of African envoys to boost science, health cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian officials and the ambassadors of 19 African countries to Tehran have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of science, education, research, and health.
(2025-12-08). Qatar warns of risks of conflicts with Iran for region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said any escalation of tensions with Iran could have significant consequences for the region.
(2025-12-08). CPC leadership holds meeting on 2026 economic work, regulations on law-based governance. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance in all respects.
(2025-12-08). Hlabisa hosts strategic meeting in Nelson Mandela Bay. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa hosts strategic meeting in Nelson Mandela Bay | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has held a high-level strategic meeting with civil society and key stakeholders in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape. | The gathering that was held at the weekend followed the department's appointment of a 10-member team, in accordance with Section 154(1) of the Constitution, to assist the city council in improving governance and facilitating service delivery. | The engagement brought together representatives from the National CoGTA, the Nelson Mandela…
(2025-12-08). IRCS ready to send relief aid to flood-hit Indonesia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has expressed its readiness to dispatch relief teams and humanitarian aid to assist Indonesians affected by floods.
(2025-12-08). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-08). How Cambodia and Thailand's Militaries Measure Up. moderndiplomacy.eu Fresh tensions erupted along the Cambodia—Thailand border after Thailand launched airstrikes, accusing Cambodia of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The flare-up comes after Bangkok suspended de-escalation efforts last month, blaming Cambodia for newly laid landmines that maimed a Thai soldier an allegation Phnom Penh denies. The border has seen repeated incidents, and both sides are now …
(2025-12-08). How probable is it that Assad will return? thealtworld.com What role does Moscow play, and why are Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey the most vulnerable? | The global news agency "Reuters" broadcasted a very lengthy report (at least 2,500 words) about a movement being undertaken by five supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad who have been planning for some time to stage a coup to overthrow the current regime led by interim President Ahmad al-Shara and restore the previous regime to power, if not throughout Syria, then at least in the Alawite areas of the northern coast. | According to the agency, citing stolen material, General Kamal Hassan, head of military intelligen…
(2025-12-08). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-08). Israeli Navy holding joint drill with US Navy's 5th Fleet. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The Israeli military announced the start of a weeklong joint naval exercise with the US Fifth Fleet, headquartered in Bahrain.
(2025-12-08). Guwahati's Rise: Northeast India's Emerging Real Estate Powerhouse. devdiscourse.com Guwahati has emerged as a commercial powerhouse in Northeast India, with significant infrastructure investments set to redefine the region's real estate through 2028, reveals a JLL report titled 'Beyond the metros: Insights into India's emerging real estate stars.'
(2025-12-08). 36 killed in Iran's attack on Mossad headquarters: IRGC Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)'s spokesman says that 36 people were killed in Iran's missile strike on the Mossad headquarters during the 12-day war with Israel.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2008-12-25). Shakib wants home farewell series. tribune.com.pk 
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan wants to return home to play a match in all three formats before ending his international career, the 38-year-old said. | Considered the greatest cricketer ever produced by Bangladesh, Shakib left the country after the toppling of the Sheikh Hasina-led government last year. | The all-rounder had been a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister ended with her fleeing to India following deadly protests. | "I am officially not retired from all formats," Shakib said on the Beard Before Wicket podcast on Sunday. | "This is…
(2025-12-08). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-08). The Emancipation Proclamation Offers a Hint on What the Supreme Court Will Do About Birthright Citizenship. portside.org The Emancipation Proclamation Offers a Hint on What the Supreme Court Will Do About Birthright Citizenship |
(2025-12-08). Bait and switch stage two — Shooting the breeze in Moscow. thealtworld.com Putin does not want a 'deal'. What he insists on is a legally binding treaty — as he has repeatedly stated. | President Trump's friend, Steve Witkoff, together with Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met on 2 December with President Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow. | Taking part in the meeting on the Russian side were Presidential Aide R…
(2025-12-08). Araghchi, Aliyev stress expanding Tehran-Baku cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev stressed the need for expanding the Tehran-Baku bilateral relations and cooperation in various fields.
(2025-12-08). China launches 14th group of low-orbit internet satellites. ecns.cn China launched the 14th group of its low-orbit internet satellites into space on Saturday afternoon, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the leading State-owned space contractor.
(2025-12-08). Illinois families are going electric — for free. grist.org Jean Gay-Robinson said she "cried tears of joy" when utility ComEd switched all the polluting gas-fired equipment in her Chicago home to modern electric versions, at no cost to her. As a retiree on a fixed income, she is relieved that she'll likely never have to buy another appliance, her energy bills are lower, and her home feels safer. "I don't have to worry about gas blowing up or carbon monoxide, that kind of nonsense," she said. | Gay-Robinson is among the hundreds of people who have benefited from a provision of Illinois' 2021 clean-energy law that allows electri…
(2025-12-08). Strategic Resilience: How China—Russia Economic Cooperation Is Redefining Eurasia's Power Balance. infobrics.org The growing economic cooperation between China and Russia is reshaping trade routes, energy flows, and the geopolitical balance across the region. What began as a pragmatic alignment of neighboring powers has evolved into a durable partnership built on mutual interests, shared challenges, and a rapidly shifting global landscape…
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Isfahan, Iraqi Kurdistan explore ways to expand economic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a recent meeting held at the place of Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, the ways to expand cooperation in different areas, especially economy and trade, between Isfahan and Kurdistan Autonomous Region of Iraq were discussed.
(2025-12-08). Trump Reveals Zelensky Hasn't Read Ukraine Peace Plan Yet: 'I'm A Little Bit Disappointed'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump revealed on Sunday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not read the Russia-Ukraine peace proposal yet.He said Zelensky isn't ready to sign …
(2025-12-08). Road accidents on highway in Xinjiang kill 9. ecns.cn Nine people were killed and seven injured in two crashes on a major expressway in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday night, local authorities said.
(2025-12-08). Kenyan lawmakers on official visit to Belarus. eng.belta.by Minsk is keen to significantly expand cooperation with Nairobi across a broad range of areas, viewing Kenya as a promising region.
(2025-12-08). Tehran hosts 7th meeting of BRICS Working Group. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The 7th Meeting of the BRICS Working Group on Research Infrastructures and Mega-Science Projects kicked off in Tehran's Azadi Hotel on Monday.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). 2026: A Year of Reckoning. portside.org 2026: A Year of Reckoning |
(2025-12-08). Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel. newarab.com 
Iran's judiciary said Monday that a dual national arrested during the recent The judiciary's Mizan Online news agency did not name the defendant, describing him only as a "dual national who lives in a European country" and was arrested in Iran during the June war. | It said an Iranian court has begun hearing his case, in which he is accused of "intelligence coope…
(2025-12-08). Tata and Lockheed Martin Strengthen Defense Ties with New MRO Facility in India. devdiscourse.com Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have announced a significant development in their collaboration with the groundbreaking of a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru, India. This facility will cater to the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, marking a substantial enhancement in India's defense infrastructure.
(2025-12-08). Zelensky says Ukraine's peace talks with US constructive but not easy. newarab.com 
Talks with U.S. representatives on a peace plan for Ukraine have been constructive but not easy, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday ahead of his planned consultations with European leaders in coming days. | Zelensky held a call on Saturday with U.S. President "The American representatives know the…
(2025-12-08). Expert debunks free market myths. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Tishchenko pointed to Belarus' western neighbors Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland. "They were stripped of everything and turned into mere consumer markets. Only the trinkets have changed: today they are iPhones or something of the sort."
(2025-12-08). Trump scores an own goal for FIFA. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-08). Direct Container Shipping Between Novorossiysk & Goa Being Discussed. infobrics.org Russia's Delo Group is discussing the launch of a regular sea container line featuring calls between Novorossiysk Port and Mormugao Port, in Goa, India…
(2025-12-08). Expert compares Belarus' tax approach to Europe's 54% rates. eng.belta.by Natalya Kuleshova, a member of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, discussed income tax rates during an appearance on the STV television channel, as reported by BelTA.
(2025-12-08). China's Exports Rebound as Trade Shifts Away from the U.S. moderndiplomacy.eu China's exports rose far more than expected in November, climbing 5.9% year-on-year after a contraction the previous month. The rebound was driven almost entirely by stronger shipments to Europe, Africa and Latin America, as manufacturers pivot away from the U.S. market. Exports to the United States plunged 29% despite a recent agreement between Donald Trump …
(2025-12-08). Yungang Grottoes Cave 18 closes for maintenance, rest of site stays open. ecns.cn Monday's closure will give the Yungang Research Institute time to conduct a detailed survey of cracks in the cave ceiling and scientifically address the water seepage issue.While Cave 18 is closed for maintenance, the remaining areas of the Yungang Grottoes will continue to be open to the public.
(2025-12-08). Police Commissioner to visit Saulsville mass shooting scene. sanews.gov.za Police Commissioner to visit Saulsville mass shooting scene | The South African Police Service's (SAPS) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola will today visit Saulsville hostel, west of Pretoria where 25 people were shot at the weekend. ⚪ Police confirmed that 11 of those shot suffered fatal injuries, with the latest victim having succumbed to injuries while being treated at Kalafong hospital where all the victims had been taken to. | Among the dead are a three-year-old and a 12-year-old child. The 14 others that were injured and are being treated in hospital. ⚪ From Saulsville, General Mosemola will pr…
(2025-12-08). China Conducts Carrier Drills Near Japan Amid Rising Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu China's Liaoning aircraft carrier carried out around 100 take-offs and landings near Japan's southwest islands over the weekend, sparking a diplomatic clash between the two nations. The drills occurred amid heightened tensions over Taiwan, with Japan warning that any Chinese military action threatening its security would be met with a response. Why It Matters: The operations …
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Treasury announces issuance of US$3.5 billion in international capital markets. sanews.gov.za Treasury announces issuance of US$3.5 billion in international capital markets | The National Treasury has announced the successful issuance of US$3.5 billion in the international capital markets. ⚪ The transaction consisted of two dollar-denominated bonds, a 12-year bond maturing in 2037 and a 30-year bond maturing in 2055, each of which were US$1.75 billion. ⚪ The 12-year bond priced at a re-offer yield of 6.25%, compared to the 7.1% at which government issued a 12-year dollar bond in 2024. The 30-year bond priced at 7.375% compared to 7.95% in 2024. ⚪ "Lower yields translate into lower debt service costs,…
(2025-12-08). Report to be launched highlighting challenges in addressing HIV stigma. sanews.gov.za Report to be launched highlighting challenges in addressing HIV stigma | A comprehensive study which will shed light on the persistent challenges and opportunities for positive change in addressing HIV stigma and discrimination in South Africa, is expected to be launched on Tuesday. | The HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report highlights the experiences of over 5 000 participants from all nine provinces of South Africa, with a focus on 18 districts, both urban and rural. | It also emphasises the importance of community-led initiatives and the need for a multisectoral approach to address stigma and discrimination. The findi…
(2025-12-08). Anti-genocide protests demand Australia cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-12-08). Kenya's parliamentary delegation arrives in Belarus on official visit. eng.belta.by A parliamentary delegation from the Republic of Kenya, led by Speaker of the Senate Amason Jeffah Kingi, has arrived in Belarus on an official visit.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Iran, Azerbaijan foreign ministers hold bilateral meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a private meeting as part of Araghchi's visit to Baku.
(2025-12-08). As former CIA chief joins board of Ukraine's Fire Point, more questions need answered. strategic-culture.su Now that Pompeo is sitting on the board of advisors of one of Ukraine's most profitable defense companies, he will obviously see no reason to tone down the pro-war rhetoric in favor of corporate profit. | Join us on , , and…
(2025-12-08). Yerevan to host Iranian tech delegation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation of knowledge-based companies operating in the medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and food industries will travel to Armenia to bolster technological collaborations between the two countries and develop export markets.
(2025-12-08). A simple question can change a parent's journey. onlineopinion.com.au Behind every newborn is a parent quietly wondering if they're coping. New data shows how often we fail to ask the question that could change everything.
(2025-12-08). Journalist's Bail Plea in Money Laundering Case: Supreme Court Seeks ED's Response. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to submit its response within three days regarding a bail plea by journalist Mahesh Langa, who is implicated in a money laundering case related to an alleged financial scam. The directive was issued during a hearing on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Academics address risks of AI misuse. ecns.cn More than 100 researchers gathered in Beijing on Sunday to discuss how artificial intelligence tools can be used to assist, rather than distort, the research and publishing process.
(2025-12-08). Screen ban urged to protect kids' eyesight. ecns.cn Authorities have issued a guideline strongly recommending a complete ban on mobile phones, computers and other screen-based electronic products for children aged 0 to 3.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Chief Constable in contempt: Buzzard-Quashie v CC of Northamptonshire Police [2025] EWCA Civ 1397. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
By Kian Leong Tan INTRODUCTION In Buzzard-Quashie v Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police [2025] EWCA Civ 1397, the Court of Appeal has helpfully restated the law on (civil) contempt of court. The decision — arising out of a longstanding refusal by the Northamptonshire police force ("the police force") to comply with orders from the Information …
(2008-12-25). Palace beat Fulham to move up to fourth. tribune.com.pk 
Crystal Palace left it late to secure a 2-1 victory away at Fulham and move up to fourth in the Premier League on Sunday while Brighton & Hove Albion were held to a 1-1 draw at home by West Ham United. | Skipper Marc Guehi scored a late winner in the London derby to move Palace up to 26 points with their fifth away win of the season to sit a point above Chelsea in fifth. Fulham remain in 15th. | "It is good (to be in the top four), we keep our feet on the ground, it is only one win against a really good side and we now focus on the next game," Guehi said. | "It was a tough game, Fulham are a very good side who…
(2025-12-08). Australia's migration numbers defy both camps. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-08). US to spend $800 million on support for Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The US' draft budget allocates $400 million each for support for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Causes and consequences of Sri Lanka's "most challenging" natural disaster. peoplesdispatch.org President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has Initial estimates place the economic
(2025-12-08). Trump DOJ Argues Key Anti-Discrimination Law Doesn't Apply to Federal Workers. portside.org Trump DOJ Argues Key Anti-Discrimination Law Doesn't Apply to Federal Workers |
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Tragedy in Goa: Assam Families Mourn Nightclub Fire Victims. devdiscourse.com A devastating nightclub fire in Goa has tragically taken the lives of three men from Assam, bringing attention to their forced migration due to limited livelihood opportunities at home.
(2025-12-08). Iran's Araghchi holds meeting with Azeri president in Baku. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, in Baku on Monday morning.
(2025-12-08). STUDY: Common Vaccines Linked to 38-50% Increased Risk of Dementia and Alzheimer's. thefocalpoints.com
(2025-12-08). Premier League football matches can be crime hotspots — but community sports centres have the opposite effect. |
(2025-12-08). People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive — new research. |
(2025-12-08). Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country — here's how 'interbeing' works. |
(2025-12-08). Can you be the change you'd like to see? Three US philosophers aim to offer hope. |
(2025-12-08). Tired of the same old Christmas songs? So were these countercultural carolers. |
(2025-12-08). A hard year for federal workers offers a real-time lesson in resilience. |
(2025-12-08). Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from children's health experts. |
(2025-12-08). Australia has new laws to protect nature. Do they signal an end to native forest logging? |
(2025-12-08). Girls and boys solve math problems differently — with similar short-term results but different long-term outcomes. |
(2025-12-08). Australia wants to be a critical minerals superpower – but processing is messy and dangerous. |
(2025-12-08). Trump's Henchmen Keep Calling Their War Slut President A Peacemaker. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-12-08). Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase. |
(2025-12-08). Terror threat in Nigeria: what the killing of a general tells us about the fight against ISWAP. |
(2025-12-08). The Ladykillers at 70: how one film turned British whimsy into a darkly comic masterpiece. |
(2025-12-08). The genius of Spotify Wrapped. |
(2025-12-08). Panel discussion on who will succeed Zelensky in Ukrainian elections: CTVBY Belarus. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-12-08). View from The Hill: in awkward timing, government ends energy rebate as it defends Wells' spendathon. |
(2025-12-08). 'Yes' to God, but 'no' to church — what religious change looks like for many Latin Americans. |
(2025-12-08). Empowerment and joy: NZ's Special Olympics Summer Games remind us what sport is about. |
(2025-12-08). The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety. |
(2025-12-08). How self-taught, self-made mavericks Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo redefined punk. |
(2025-12-08). Declaration of Independence's promises ring out today as loudly as they did for Lincoln, FDR and through 249 years of US history. |
(2025-12-08). CPJ, 29 others call on UN to act on 'unprecedented' rights abuses in Tanzania. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-08). 2025's words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment. |
(2025-12-08). A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin's debut Philly list ‚àí and gives zero stars to the inspectors. |
(2025-12-08). Australia's $2.3 billion green energy program is funding oversized batteries and blowing out in cost. |
(2025-12-08). Pasture Regeneration Increases Sustainability and Resilience in Indian Villages. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-12-08). 3 states are challenging precedent against posting the Ten Commandments in public schools — cases that could land back at the Supreme Court. |
(2025-12-08). Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game. |
(2025-12-08). Lasting peace in Ukraine may hinge on independent monitors — yet Trump's 28-point plan barely mentions them. |
(2025-12-08). Chinese journalist Du Bin detained for third time, held since October. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-08). Merlinda Bobis explores four generations of colonialism and violence in the Phillipines. |
(2025-12-08). Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs. |
(2025-12-08). Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on the social media ban as a risky 'fake silver bullet'. |
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(2025-12-08). In Kyiv, I saw how art can help hold a city together in the shadow of war. |
(2025-12-08). South Africa's water, energy and food crisis: why fixing one means fixing them all. |
(2025-12-08). FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data — and could severely hinder vaccine access. |
(2025-12-08). Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation to run as NSW Senate candidate in 2028. |
(2025-12-08). South Africa and Pakistan: countries brought to their knees by elite capture and economic paralysis. |
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(2025-12-08). Why OpenAI is a prime example of the ethical limits of capitalism. |
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(2025-12-08). More women are using steroids — and many don't know the risks. |
(2025-12-08). Myanmar releases 6 journalists in pre-election amnesty. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-08). Hope and hardship have driven Syrian refugee returns — but many head back to destroyed homes, land disputes. |
(2025-12-08). Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies — but none are likely to lead to charges. |
(2025-12-08). Most normal matter in the universe isn't found in planets, stars or galaxies — an astronomer explains where it's distributed. |
(2025-12-08). EU summit to decide Zelensky's fate. strategic-culture.su
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(2025-12-08). Learning without borders: II International Education Forum in Moscow. tehrantimes.com
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(2025-12-08). Africa's power grabs are rising — the AU's mixed response is making things worse. |
(2025-12-08). Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media — new research. |
(2025-12-08). Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Here's why you should skip the fuzzy socks and give them meals or help with laundry instead. |
(2025-12-08). Incidente en Central Termoeléctrica "Diez de Octubre" no causó daños significativos. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con declaraciones a Granma del director de la planta, Jorge Luis Maceira Esteva, las labores de reparación tendrán una duración estimada de 72 horas, una vez que se puedan iniciar. El proceso de recuperación comenzará cuando el conducto afectado se enfríe lo suficiente para que la temperatura permita la sustitución del tramo dañado.
(2025-12-08). Il Vaticano con il fallimentare viaggio di Leone XIV in Turchia e in Libano si è mostrato del tutto subalterno alla NATO. strategic-culture.su Il 23 settembre 2025 papa Leone XIV passeggiava per il borgo di Castel Gandolfo, residenza estiva dei pontefici e un giornalista, sotto le telecamere di molte televisioni, gli ha chiesto che cosa pensasse del riarmo europeo, lo statunitense, del tutto imbarazzato, stretto tra l'universale mandato di pace ascritto nel ministero petrino e l'obbedienza atlantista che resta la cifra essenziale della sua elezione, un'obbedienza tutta protesa alla guerra contro la Russia oggi e forse la Cina domani, non sapendo che cosa rispondere ha poi bofonchiato laconicamente: "non so, è una questione politica".
(2025-12-08). Rostros de la ciencia: Adriana Carr, la travesía de una fundadora. cubadebate.cu En la historia de la ciencia cubana hay nombres que son columnas. Discretas, esenciales, a menudo fuera del foco. Adriana Carr Pérez es uno de ellos. Bioquímica, fundadora del Centro de Inmunología Molecular (CIM) y reciente galardonada con la Orden Carlos J. Finlay, su relato no es solo una crónica personal, sino un fragmento vivo de la epopeya de la biotecnología nacional. Habla sin bata —"la mía está toda estrujada"—, con la sencillez de quien ha dedicado su vida a lo esencial: entender el cáncer para vencerlo.
(2025-12-08). Huracanes firman única barrida semanal en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Huracanes de Mayabeque dieron un paso firme hoy en sus aspiraciones clasificatorias al noquear por segunda jornada consecutiva a los maltrechos Indios de Guantánamo en la continuación de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los dirigidos por el debutante Osmel Cordero sellaron su triunfo con marcador de 15-0 en cinco entradas (súper nocaut).
(2025-12-08). Huracanes firman única barrida semanal en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Huracanes de Mayabeque dieron un paso firme hoy en sus aspiraciones clasificatorias al noquear por segunda jornada consecutiva a los maltrechos Indios de Guantánamo en la continuación de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los dirigidos por el debutante Osmel Cordero sellaron su triunfo con marcador de 15-0 en cinco entradas (súper nocaut).
(2025-12-08). La crisi del MAGA di Trump: MTG sta prendendo provvedimenti o sta per ritirarsi? strategic-culture.su Qualunque cosa accadrà in futuro non sarà silenziosa, né passerà inosservata, perché questa è l'arte del teatro nella politica americana. | Segue nostro Nulla è paragonabile alla politica americana con i suoi drammi esagerati, che attirano l'attenzione del mondo, perché come potrebbe essere altrimenti, dato che, che la si ami o la si odi, è la storia scintillante e costellata di stelle del crollo del globalismo, e il grande riorientament…
(2025-12-08). Incidente en Central Termoeléctrica "Diez de Octubre" no causó daños significativos. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con declaraciones a Granma del director de la planta, Jorge Luis Maceira Esteva, las labores de reparación tendrán una duración estimada de 72 horas, una vez que se puedan iniciar. El proceso de recuperación comenzará cuando el conducto afectado se enfríe lo suficiente para que la temperatura permita la sustitución del tramo dañado.
(2025-12-08). Rostros de la ciencia: Adriana Carr, la travesía de una fundadora. cubadebate.cu En la historia de la ciencia cubana hay nombres que son columnas. Discretas, esenciales, a menudo fuera del foco. Adriana Carr Pérez es uno de ellos. Bioquímica, fundadora del Centro de Inmunología Molecular (CIM) y reciente galardonada con la Orden Carlos J. Finlay, su relato no es solo una crónica personal, sino un fragmento vivo de la epopeya de la biotecnología nacional. Habla sin bata —"la mía está toda estrujada"—, con la sencillez de quien ha dedicado su vida a lo esencial: entender el cáncer para vencerlo.
(2025-12-08). El águila, el cóndor y el jaguar. cubadebate.cu Los conflictos y guerras impulsadas por Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea en Ucrania, el Caribe y el Cercano Oriente, sumadas a las provocaciones llevadas a cabo por Japón en el sudeste asiático, son el resultado de la descomposición del orden instituido luego del fin de la Guerra Fría.
(2025-12-08). Por el bienestar animal: Algo que deben conocer. cubadebate.cu Aunque dejaremos para enero del próximo año algunas reseñas históricas sobre el desarrollo del Bienestar animal en Cuba, pienso que algo que deben conocer, es que recientemente hemos participado en dos eventos científicos relativos a esta ciencia, que nos han posibilitado, además de adquirir novedosos conocimientos, saber como autoridad competente de la Sanidad Animal, en que situación estamos.
(2025-12-08). El piloto Lando Norris, de McLaren, gana su primer campeonato mundial de Fórmula 1. cubadebate.cu El piloto británico Lando Norris (McLaren) se proclamó campeón del mundo de Fórmula 1 por primera vez en su carrera, tras acabar tercero en el Gran Premio de Abu Dabi, este domingo, donde ganó el neerlandés Max Verstappen.
(2025-12-08). El águila, el cóndor y el jaguar. cubadebate.cu Los conflictos y guerras impulsadas por Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea en Ucrania, el Caribe y el Cercano Oriente, sumadas a las provocaciones llevadas a cabo por Japón en el sudeste asiático, son el resultado de la descomposición del orden instituido luego del fin de la Guerra Fría.
(2025-12-08). Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls for investigation into discovery of bodies, possible victims of attacks in the Caribbean. radiohc.cu Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced this Sunday the discovery of several lifeless bodies floating in the sea off the coast of the Colombian department of La Guajira and asked the Forensic Medicine Institute to investigate and establish their identities, stating that they could correspond to victims of a military attack in the Caribbean.
(2025-12-07). Hillary doubles down: Young people don't know why they criticize Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Hillary Clinton doubled down on her claims that young people get most of their news from social media and therefore are succumbing to anti-Israel propaganda regarding the killing of civilians, the starvation of the population, and destruction of Gaza Strip. Speaking with Foreign Policy's Ravi Argawal at the Doha Forum in Qatar Sunday, Clinton repeated
(2025-12-07). Israel committed 57 attacks on Palestinian journalists. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Israeli army and settlers have conducted 57 violations and assaults against Palestinian journalists in the occupied West Bank and Gaza last month, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) said on Saturday.
(2025-12-07). Netanyahu: Expects move to second phase of Gaza truce 'shortly'. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Speaking during a joint press conference with German Chancellor "And then we very shortly expe…
(2025-12-07). New Issue Of JOHNSTONE: Secretary Of Perpetual War. thealtworld.com The new edition of JOHNSTONE is now available to As the US murder machine ramps up for yet another war of aggression against yet another oil-rich nation in Venezuela, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has been trying to meme his way out of a major scandal after he was exposed as having In…
(2025-12-07). The Trump administration's data center push could open the door for new forever chemicals. grist.org 
In recent months, the Trump administration has opened a deregulatory floodgate in the name of building more Now, it's turning its eye to chemical regulation with a new policy that…
(2025-12-07). Bangladesh begins exhuming mass grave from 2024 uprising. newarab.com 
Bangladeshi police began exhuming on Sunday a mass grave believed to contain around 114 unidentified victims of a The UN-supported effort is being advised by Argentine forensic anthropologist Luis Fondebrider, who has led recovery and identification missions at mass graves worldwide for decades. | The bodies were buried at the Rayerbazar Graveyard in
(2025-12-07). Mo Salah Slams Liverpool For 'Throwing Him Under The Bus'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Liverpool's Mohamed Salah said he had been "thrown under the bus" as he tore into the club over his treatment after watching from the bench as his side twice threw away the …
(2007-12-25). Tearful Norris claims 'amazing' Formula One world champion. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-07). Australia dominate England to win second Test in Brisbane. aljazeera.com Australia take a stranglehold of cricket's oldest test series with a decisive eight-wicket victory at The Gabba.
(2025-12-07). 17 found dead in migrant vessel off Crete: coastguard. geo.tv 
Firefighters and members of the Hellenic coastguard carry bags with bodies after a migrant vessel sank near the Greek island of Crete, December 6, 2025. — AFPATHENS: Seventeen men were found dead on Saturday after a migrant vessel was discovered drifting off the Greek island of…
(2025-12-07). Iran awaits second plane of nationals deported from US. newarab.com 
Fifty-five Iranians deported from the In September, officials said the US had identified about 400 Iranians to be
(2025-12-07). Sunday Taquitos Out Of Business. lataco.com Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2025-12-07). Belarus eyes e-trade with Africa. eng.belta.by Speaking about exchange-based exports, Aleksandr Osmolovsky noted that about 30% of this export goes to former Soviet Union countries.
(2025-12-07). If You're Pregnant, Do You Have To Tell Your Boss? And What Are The Rules For Employers? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A Sydney warehouse worker fired by text message within two weeks of telling her employer she was pregnant has won her job back, along with A$15,000 in backpay.The recent …
(2025-12-07). Belarus' FM: Ukrainian people want peace, it is all up to the authorities in Kiev. eng.belta.by The Ukrainian people want peace, and it is entirely in the hands of the Ukrainian authorities, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov told Belarus 1 TV channel.
(2025-12-07). Tucker Carlson says will purchase property in Qatar. newarab.com 
(2025-12-07). Trump, Tally Sheets, and Turmoil: Honduras Faces Post-Election Uncertainty. scheerpost.com Below is an excerpt from a recent article from Drop Site News titled "Honduras Plunges Into Post‚ÄëElection Turmoil as Electoral Official Alleges 'Monumental Fraud" The reporting highlights claims that Honduras's electoral body experienced significant irregularities in the vote count following the November‚ÄØ30 presidential election — including alleged tampering with vote‚Äëtransmission software and mishandling of tally …
(2025-12-07). Trump unveils Russia-approved plan to undermine Europe. thecanary.co 
In an effort to formalise the hostility which has been growing under Donald Trump, America has announced a plan to combat the "current trajectory" of Europe: European priorities for Trump's new National Security Strategy: (t.co/c7Y74gSfSc) pic.twitter.com/s8QDqg5k4j — Sam Greene (@samagreene) December 5, 2025 Yankification People are taking the above to be a pretty direct […] | By
(2025-12-07). Rainfall drops by over 88% in long term. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Since the beginning of the current water year, September 23, until December 5, a total of 4.7 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, indicating an 88.4-percent decline from the long-term figure of 40.2 mm, according to the Meteorological Organization.
(2025-12-07). 104 Matches. 16 Stadiums. 1 Champion — FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule. thinktank.pk The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the most expansive edition in the tournament's history, featuring an unprecedented 48 teams competing in 104 thrilling matches across three North American nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As soccer fans worldwide gear up for this global spectacle, understanding the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule …
(2025-12-07). Kagame: 'Never seen this much attention' to ending Africa war. aljazeera.com Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing 'democracy, freedom and human rights'.
(2025-12-07). Argentina To Launch Title Defence Against Algeria In 2026 World Cup. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The path to glory at the 2026 World Cup has now been laid out with Fifa on Saturday confirming the full match schedule for the first 48-team tournament, a day after the …
(2025-12-07). Car bomb outside police station in Mexico's Michoacan kills at least 3. aljazeera.com At least six people also injured in explosion at a central avenue in Coahuayana.
(2025-12-07). Medicare Advantage Companies Focus on Profits Over Care as Open Enrollment Ends. truthout.org The open enrollment period for Medicare ends on December 7, and chaos in the privatized Medicare Advantage market has left many who depend on MA plans confused and possibly uninsured in 2026. Health insurance companies that sponsor Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have aggressively recruited members in the past. Low or $0 premiums plus supplemental benefits that traditional Medicare is not… |
(2025-12-07). "Terror Online" International Contest seeks to combat censorship of artworks on social media. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In recent years, unusual trends have emerged across social media. One such example is the systematic removal of figures of the Axis of Resistance from various platforms.
(2025-12-07). Insider's view: Unique video footage from Lukashenko's big tour. eng.belta.by The video was shot using smart glasses. The published footage shows highlights from Aleksandr Lukashenko's recent foreign visits.
(2025-12-07). 'It's not a garden gate'. Expert comments on Lithuania's strange actions at border with Belarus. eng.belta.by Commenting on Lithuania's shortsighted policy, the expert noted that Vilnius lacks economic and political literacy, as well as sound goal-setting.
(2025-12-07). BREAKING: Peer Reviewed Report. 86% of PCR-Positive "COVID Cases" Were Not Real Infections. globalresearch.ca A bombshell peer-reviewed study out of Germany just dismantled the scientific foundation used to justify lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccine mandates.
(2025-12-07). Three Reasons Why Young US Evangelicals Are Turning Against Israel Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Aaron David Fruh | Opinions concerning Israel among young US Evangelicals are shifting. A survey conducted between March 22, 2021, and April 2, 2021, by the Barna Group, a social research organization, and by Mordechai Inbari and Kirill Humin, two professors at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, found that support for Israel among US Evangelicals aged 18 to 29 dropped by half between 2018 and 2021. In their 2021 survey, only 33.6 percent of respondents expressed positive support for Israel—down from 69 percent in 2018. | The 2021 survey also indicated that 42 percent of young Evangelicals i…
(2025-12-07). IndiGo chaos: Why is India's largest airline canceling hundreds of flights? aljazeera.com More than 2,000 flights cancelled, stranding thousands of passengers, as government intervenes to address the crisis.
(2025-12-07). Iranian FM to visit Belarus soon. eng.belta.by "There will be high-level meetings in Belarus and Russia next week at the level of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Abbas Araghchi will make a visit to these two countries as part of ongoing consultations," Esmaeil Baghaei said during a weekly press conference.
(2025-12-07). Belarus plans to launch tractor assembly production in Vietnam in 2026. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Volfovich noted that the geographical distance between Vietnam and Belarus is not an obstacle to successful bilateral cooperation.
(2025-12-07). After 'war on global technology,' Iran pushes for advanced stealth missiles. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared that enhancing the country's stealth-missile technology is a critical priority. He also issued a warning that any new Israeli aggression would be met with a response more severe than ever before.
(2025-12-07). Donald Trump: Is He Too Dangerous to be Head of State? globalresearch.ca Some observers have drawn a parallel between Donald Trump and the decadent emperor Caligula (12-41 CE) of Ancient Rome. Caligula was autocratic, unpredictable, unhinged and a self-conscious populist who lacked self-restraint. Is Donald Trump an "Emperor with no clothes".
(2025-12-07). Iran's private sector ready to play leading role in strengthening economic ties with Kazakhstan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Hamed Asgari, the vice president of international affairs at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) regarding the president's trip to Kazakhstan at the head of a large trade delegation, stated: "Iran's private sector is ready to play a leading role in strengthening economic relations with Kazakhstan."
(2025-12-07). Iran rules out any special, direct channel with Washington. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that there is no direct or special channel of communication between Tehran and Washington.
(2025-12-07). Chris Hani's Murder Robbed South Africa of a Great Leader. portside.org Chris Hani's Murder Robbed South Africa of a Great Leader |
(2025-12-07). UK's Farage rallies in Scottish town hit by immigration protests. newarab.com 
Populist politician His rare visit north of the English border came five months before elections to Scotland's devolved parliament and follows
(2025-12-07). Cuba rinde homenaje a sus héroes con acto político y cultural. cubadebate.cu El solemne homenaje estuvo presidido por el Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, junto a dirigentes del Partido, las FAR y el MININT, combatientes, familiares de los caídos y jóvenes generaciones que reafirmaron el compromiso de defender el legado de quienes ofrendaron su vida por la Patria.
(2025-12-07). LIVE: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo — La Liga. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu.