(2025-12-11). Gaza newborn mortality rates up 75 percent compared with prewar levels, report says. haaretz.com One possible reason for babies dying at birth is the mother's malnutrition during pregnancy. According to data collected by UNICEF, during the last months of the war the number of underweight neonates has also risen…
(2025-12-11). Israel breaching commitments of ceasefire agreement 1st phase. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has strongly condemned Israel for not abiding by its commitments under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while the Palestinian movement has fulfilled all its obligations.
(2025-12-11). Gaza's economy is collapsing. It needs liquidity now. responsiblestatecraft.org As the world recently
(2025-12-11). Trump to appoint US general to lead Gaza security force: Axios. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Gazans Endure Their Harshest Night Yet in Waterlogged Tents. english.almanar.com.lb Rainwater flooded several displacement camps in the Gaza Strip as Palestine was affected by a deep low-pressure system expected to continue until Friday evening, bringing cold weather and a significant drop in temperatures. The Palestinian Meteorological Department reported a noticeable temperature drop on Thursday, leading to cold, rainy, and windy weather. This has proven catastrophic …
(2025-12-11). Israel reopens West Bank-Jordan crossing for Gaza aid. newarab.com 
Israel reopened the Israel The crossing in the Jordan Valley reopened to travellers a few days late…
(2025-12-11). Gaza faces new crisis as Storm Byron brings heavy rain, flooding. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Hamas proposes weapons 'freeze' in return for long-term truce. newarab.com 
A top Hamas leader told news channel Al Jazeera on Wednesday that the group is open to a weapons "freeze" but rejects the demand for "The idea of total disarmament is unacceptable to the resistance (Hamas). What is being proposed is a freeze, or storage (of weapons)…to provide guarantees against any military escalation from Gaza with the Israeli occupation," said Khaled Meshaal in an interview aired Wednesday. | "This is the idea we're discussi…
(2025-12-11). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
(2025-12-11). Gaza: 8-month-old infant, Rahaf Abu Jazar, has died in Khan Younis due to severe cold. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-11). 'Explain to us why we kill people who are not armed'. strategic-culture.su By Jack HUNTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Sen. Rand Paul gets to the moral heart of the Venezuela pressure campaign. | In Se…
(2025-12-11). Trump says US will keep oil from Venezuela tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump says that Washington is going to keep the oil from the seized Venezuelan tanker.
(2025-12-11). Honduras Accuses Trump of 'Electoral Coup' Interference as U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Ship. scheerpost.com Joshua S Honduras is facing a deep political crisis as President Xiomara Castro warns that an "electoral coup" is unfolding, accusing powerful business and political elites of trying to block her party from consolidating power ahead of the 2025 transition. She also alleges that Donald Trump's allies are interfering behind the scenes, pressuring institutions and …
(2025-12-11). US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in act of international piracy, as Trump escalates war preparations. wsws.org The US military seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, a brazen act of piracy that marks a major escalation in President Donald Trump's war preparations against the South American country.
(2025-12-11). US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, says Trump. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). Venezuela and the colonial enterprise. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). Iran embassy condemns US seizure of Venezuelan tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's Embassy in Venezuela denounced the United States for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, calling the move illegal, unjustified, and a blatant violation of international maritime law.
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, escalating US pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
(2025-12-11). Cuba condemns "hostile escalation" by the United States government against Venezuela. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-11). Venezuela denuncia ante la comunidad internacional acto de piratería por parte de EE.UU. por asalto a buque petrolero. cubadebate.cu La República Bolivariana de Venezuela denuncia y repudia enérgicamente lo que constituye un robo descarado y un acto de piratería internacional, anunciado de manera pública por el presidente de los Estados Unidos, quien confesó el asalto de un buque petrolero en el mar Caribe.
(2025-12-11). UK councillors can now take a 'Pledge for Palestine'. thecanary.co The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) launched a "Councillor Pledge for Palestine" on 10 December. It asks all councillors across the UK to use their position to "uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people". PSC has launched the pledge five months ahead of the local elections. Palestine is likely to be a major issue in […] | By
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). The History Of The Zambezi River Is A Tale Of Culture, Conquest And Commerce. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Zambezi is Africa's fourth longest river, flowing through six countries: Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where it becomes the largest …
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Concerns in relation to bushfire preparedness across SE Australia for the 2025/ 26 season and ongoing seasons. onlineopinion.com.au South-east Australia is heading into another fire season dangerously underprepared, with high fuel loads, minimal mitigation, and communities and firefighters exposed to avoidable risk.
(2025-12-11). Hubei's iconic Buddha's Hand draws international tourists. ecns.cn Visitors are flocking to the famous Buddha's Hand, a striking cliffside landmark in Yangxin County, Hubei Province.
(2025-12-11). 'Mindful Gifting' Could Be The Kindest Thing You Do For Yourself And Others This Christmas. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This year's Christmas advert from UK department store John Lewis is notable for its emotional impact and captivating storytelling. In it, a middle-aged former raver is …
(2025-12-11). UN panel says Uganda has violated South Sudan arms embargo. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Tehran hosts 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine was held at Tehran's Shahid Rajaei Heart Hospital on Thursday with the participation of Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami.
(2025-12-11). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-11). Make Britain grate again: Between Reform and Conservatives, UK is out of ideas. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). Calls for 'regime change' could now trigger prosecutions in Iraq. newarab.com 
Judge Faiq Zidan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council, issued the order to the Presidency of Public Prosecution, instructing prosecutor…
(2025-12-11). Dushanbe hosts 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular Commission Meeting was held in Tajik capital of Dushanbe on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Iran, Kazakhstan sign 7 bilateral cooperation documents, MoUs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Senior officials of Iran and Kazakhstan signed and exchanged seven bilateral cooperation documents during President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Astana, aiming to expand ties across various key sectors.
(2025-12-11). The Science Of Human Touch And Why It's So Hard To Replicate In Robots. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognise objects, navigate cluttered spaces and sort thousands of parcels an …
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: Pres. Pezeshkian welcomed by his Kazakh counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iranian President was warmely received by his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev in Astana on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). China says Japan is provocateur behind 'radar illumination' stunt. ecns.cn China hopes the international community can be clear-eyed and not be deceived by the Japanese side, Guo said, adding that Japan's allies in particular need to stay on high alert and not to be misguided by the Japanese side.
(2025-12-11). Israel approves nearly 800 housing units in W. Bank settlements. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Union Pacific conductor killed in Ontario, California. wsws.org Steve "Lil" Crowe died in a collision at a vehicle crossing while performing a "shoving movement," a common but extremely dangerous maneuver.
(2025-12-11). Over 7 million people to face higher student loan repayments after Trump administration ends Biden-era program. wsws.org The ending of the SAVE program will force millions of people with student loans to use costlier repayment programs, many of which do not have any mechanism for loan forgiveness.
(2011-12-25). Sri Lanka: The great flood. links.org.au 
Balasingham Skanthakumar — Cyclone Ditwah must be the wake-up call for course correction by this government and its supporters who brook no criticism of it.
(2025-12-11). Why Mark Carney's Pipeline Deal With Alberta Puts The Canadian Federation In Jeopardy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The recently struck memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy that risks deepening already deep divides in Canadian …
(2025-12-11). China-Russia air patrol shows capability to maintain peace, stability. ecns.cn The joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces showed their resolve and capability to address regional security challenges and safeguard peace and stability, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). French intervention in Benin coup is a clear case of neocolonialism. thecanary.co On Sunday 7 December, West African and French troops were deployed in Benin to foil what the country's president called an attempted coup. Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri led the coup attempt, alongside eight uniformed men calling themselves the 'Military Committee for Refoundation'. They claimed power in an appearance on state TV, and announced president Patrice […] | By
(2025-12-11). International financial organizations raise China's 2025 growth forecasts. ecns.cn Several international financial organizations have raised their growth forecasts for China's 2025 economy in recent days.
(2025-12-11). The Hidden Health Risks Of Bottled Water. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where public supplies are among the most rigorously tested. …
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). El Sett: A cinematic tribute to Umm Kulthum's legacy and life. newarab.com 
To describe Umm Kulthum is to attempt the impossible — her voice, instantly recognisable and emotionally boundless, captivated presidents, poets, and ordinary listeners alike. | Revered from Cairo to Casablanca and adored even by those who could not understand a single Arabic word, she became the sound of a century: a cultural force whose monthly concerts stopped traffic, united nations, and carved her into the collective memory of the Arab world. | The girl from the small village of Simballawayn — a Sheikh's daughter who sang at weddings from the age of five, often dressed as a boy and accompanied by…
(2025-12-11). Zohran Mamdani prepares for office by courting billionaires. wsws.org Mamdani is turning to New York City's wealthy elite for fundraising while he invites big business to advise his transition.
(2025-12-11). Baku, Tehran Draw New Road Map of Strategic Partnership. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — In the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus and the security architecture of the Caspian basin, two powerful states, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran play, a decisive role.
(2025-12-11). Eternity: This Clever Film Proves Romance Isn't About Choosing 'The One' A Philosopher Of Love Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In the new rom-com Eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) faces an impossible choice: spend forever with the steady husband she's loved for years, or reunite with the dreamy …
(2025-12-11). IMF: China's resilience will be sustained. ecns.cn China's economy is poised for resilient growth in 2026 and beyond, supported by a pro-growth macroeconomic policy combination and a stronger push to prioritize the shift toward a consumption-driven growth model, leading international and domestic economists said.
(2025-12-11). "The union lets them get away with everything" : GM Factory Zero workers denounce UAW complicity, call for fight against mass layoffs. wsws.org With the permanent layoff of 1,140 workers at assembly plant scheduled for January 5, workers are looking for a way to defend their jobs.
(2025-12-11). Iran end in 2025 World Women's Handball Championship without single win. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran lost to Kazakhstan 24-19 in the Placement Match 31/32 of the 2025 President's Cup Wednesday night.
(2025-12-11). Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 15, as Russian forces were advancing on the outskirts of the town of Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine, retail investors placed risky bets in real time on the battle using Polymarket, a gambling platform that allows users to bet on predictive markets surrounding world events. If Russia took the city by nightfall — an event that seemed exceedingly unlikely to most observers — a handful of retail investors stood to earn a profit of as much as 33,000% on the battle from the comfort of their homes.When nightfall came, these longshot gamblers miraculously won big, though not because Russia took…
(2025-12-11). Food Waste In South Africa Is Dumped In Landfills – Study Weighs Up Healthier And More Sustainable Options. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Every year, millions of tonnes of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs …
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Iran marks birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, Mother's Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Every year, Iranians commemorate Mother's Day on the 20th day of the lunar Islamic month of Jamadi al-Thani, which marks the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
(2025-12-11). How Building With Lego Can Help Teens Talk About Life's Big Questions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you're thinking about buying Christmas presents for children, chances are a Lego set isn't too far from your mind. The endless creativity that Lego bricks present …
(2025-12-11). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-11). Trump Shifts Blame to 'Shithole Countries' Amid Economic Skepticism. scheerpost.com By Skyler Voss Yesterday, the president blamed immigrants during a speech about inflation, asking, "Why is it we only take people from shithole countries, right? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, just a few?" Today, he also admitted that eight years ago he did, in fact, use the word "shithole"—though he tried …
(2025-12-11). Lahav 433 head suspected of sharing intel with former Nazareth mayor on case against him. haaretz.com Meni Binyamin allegedly failed to tell competent officials that he had contacts with the mayor and had evidence handed over to a unit operating under his command. Binyamin's lawyer says communications with the mayor were professional and above-board…
(2025-12-11). What's behind the growing anti-immigrant discourse around stateless Rohingya in India. globalvoices.org 
The conflation of 'Bangladeshi Rohingya' serves as a foundation for broader anti-Bangladesh discourse in IndiaGlobal Voices Rohingya Protesters pushing for change in Myanmar at the G20 in Brisbane, Australia. Misinformation about Rohingya refugees
(2025-12-11). Iran to mediate between Pakistan, Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran is reportedly preparing to host a fresh round of mediation next week between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban.
(2025-12-11). Tehran to not yield into any form of pressure: AEOI chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami says that Tehran has not been stopped by any form of pressure, nor will it ever be.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky for Truthout The Trump administration is one of the most anti-labor administrations in modern U.S. history — it has attempted to decertify the union representation of more than 1 million federal employees. Trump has also fired key members of the National Labor Relations Board, thus rendering it largely non-functional. Moreover his administration has come out …
(2025-12-11). House Passes Massive $901 Billion National Defense Authorization Act. news.antiwar.com The House on Wednesday passed the $901 billion 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the sweeping annual military spending bill that will be combined with a supplemental bill passed earlier in the year to bring the total US military budget to over $1 trillion. The bill passed in a vote of 312-112 and received significant …
(2025-12-11). DSA's Janeese Lewis George seeks DC mayor's office after Bowser declines fourth term. wsws.org Seeking to replicate Zohran Mamdani's campaign in New York City, DSA-backed Janeese Lewis George's candidacy for mayor is another trap aimed at dragooning workers and youth back into the dead end of the Democratic Party and electoral politics.
(2025-12-11). US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate in split decision. wsws.org In his remarks following the decision, Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation risks were tilted to the upside and for the labour market to the downside.
(2025-12-11). The pandemic revealed the most cowardly society of all time. onlineopinion.com.au Covid reshaped society on a scale unseen since World War II – but instead of sparking cultural transformation, it left fear, obedience, and a troubling silence in its wake.
(2025-12-11). Why Zootopia redux still feels fur-ever fresh. ecns.cn In just under two weeks, the animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swept across Chinese cinemas with a speed and appetite worthy of its famously bustling fictional metropolis, drawing crowds, driving merchandise frenzies, and reaffirming the enduring emotional bond between Disney's beloved animal universe and audiences in China.
(2025-12-11). 'Rage Bait' Is The Oxford Word Of The Year, Showing How Social Media Is Manufacturing Anger. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) It shouldn't come as a surprise that the Oxford Dictionary has named rage bait its Word of the Year. The quantity of live-streamed drama in 2025 has made it clear that …
(2025-12-11). Trump calls media reports on his health 'seditious, perhaps even treasonous'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has blasted media reports questioning his state of health as "seditious, perhaps even treasonous", sparking pushback on Wednesday by one of the major outlets behind the stories. | In a long, late-night social media post, the oldest elected president in US history raged about stories in The New York Times and elsewhere suggesting that at the age of 79 he is slowing down.
(2011-12-25). How the UN betrayed the decolonisation of Western Sahara. links.org.au 
Ethan Woolf argues that the UN's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara legitimises occupation and sacrifices Saharawi self-determination for geopolitical convenience.
(2025-12-11). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 11. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 11.
(2025-12-11). America's New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are "Legal" portside.org America's New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are "Legal" |
(2025-12-11). YouTube Wipes UK Journalist's Archive After Israeli-Linked Pressure. orinocotribune.com In February 2024, YouTube unexpectedly removed the account of independent British journalist Robert Inlakesh, a frequent contributor to Al Mayadeen English, The Intercept reported. | His channel held dozens of videos, including many livestreams documenting Israeli occupation in the West Bank. Over roughly ten years covering developments in occupied Palestine, he filmed Israeli forces tearing down Palestinian homes, police stopping and intimidating Palestinian drivers, and soldiers firing at Palestinians and journalists during demonstrations outside illegal settlements. All of that footage vanished instantly. | By…
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Iranian-born Chinese language professor: China feels like my second home | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Born in Iran and having immigrated to Canada in 2018, Meng Na now teaches Chinese at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her connection with China began in 2000, when she arrived in Beijing to pursue a degree in modern Chinese literature at Peking University.
(2025-12-11). Somali Americans under threat as Trump ramps up racist rhetoric. newarab.com 
Somali Americans are facing growing hostility as In recent days, he has referred to them as "garbage" and "filthy" and has said he doesn't want them in the United States. | Trump's remarks came days after the New York Times reported on a welfare fraud scheme involving Somalis in
(2025-12-11). Iran to never initiative any attack: Army Ground Force cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Emphasizing that Iran will never initiate any war, the deputy commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force said that avoiding war and boosting deterrence is the main goal of the Army Ground Force.
(2025-12-11). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-11). Early Shoppers: How African Consumers Set Global Trade Trends In The 1800S. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A dynamic new consumer class emerging from Africa is attracting international attention. With the prospect of rising incomes and a young population, international …
(2025-12-11). Social media ban kicks in for Australia's under-16s. ecns.cn A 15-year-old in Sydney, Australia, shows a warning on Tuesday on his cellphone that says he cannot access a social media site. The country's social media ban for children under 16 — the first of its kind in the world — took effect on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). Historic 12-day March for Mumia ends at SCI Mahanoy. workers.org 
March for Mumia at rally end outside SCI Mahanoy, Frackville, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 2025. WW Photo: Joe Piette Around 150 participants filled both sides of the entrance road to State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy for a rally on Dec. 9 — the final day of the historic March for Mumia. . . . |
(2025-12-11). Clay seal reveals secrets of an ancient city. ecns.cn With a history of over 2,600 years, the historical site of Bairen City, or the Ruins of Bai People's Town, is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China.
(2025-12-11). Insights | U.S. expert commends China's peaceful rising, blames America for dividing world. ecns.cn At the 2025 UNISA (University of South Africa) Founders' Lecture, American economist Jeffrey Saxs praised China's peaceful development while sharply criticizing Western imperial legacies.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Donald Trump's Peace Agreements Are Also Business Deals. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The US president, Donald Trump, presided over two major agreements in early December. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace deal initially …
(2025-12-11). Fire-hit homeowners to get HK$100,000 subsidy. ecns.cn Each homeowner of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district of Hong Kong is set to receive a onetime subsidy of HK$100,000($12,851), as the support fund reaches HK$3.4 billion, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing announced on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids. portside.org 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids |
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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?
(2025-12-11). China issues blue alerts as cold wave brings widespread snowfall. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center on Wednesday issued blue alerts for a cold wave and strong winds, forecasting a sharp temperature drop and the first large-scale snowfall of the winter across northern China.
(2025-12-11). Secretive New Mexico Data Center Plan Races Forward Despite Community Pushback. scheerpost.com By Dan Ross for Truthout At the very Southeastern tip of New Mexico bordering Texas and Mexico, a new artificial intelligence (AI) data center is gearing up to be a greenhouse gas and air pollution behemoth, an additional water user in a drought-afflicted region, and a sower of community discontent. Project Jupiter is one of five …
(2025-12-11). Taiwan's deputy FM made secret trip to Israel: report. newarab.com 
Taiwan's high-profile Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu made a previously unpublicised visit to Taiwan has few formal diplomatic ties due to pressure from Beijing, which views the island as one of its provinces and not a country. | Like most other countries, Israel only officially recognises Beijing and not Taipei, and while senior Taiwanese diplomats do travel abroad, trips to countries such as Israel are rare…
(2025-12-11). Iran criticizes intl. community's inaction on Afghan refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's UN envoy has lashed out at the international community's failure to fulfill its commitments towards Afghan refugees, saying that the sharp decline in offering assistance in 2026 is a clear sign of this failure.
(2025-12-11). Craig Murray: The Troubled Case Against Palestine Action. consortiumnews.com Here are some key extracts to give you an idea of what has been going on in the U.K. trial of six peace activists accused of the attack inside Elbit Systems' Filton factory on Aug. 6, 2024. By Craig Murray…
(2025-12-11). Australian Labor government scraps energy bill rebates. wsws.org Ending temporary band-aids on soaring prices for domestic electricity and gas services will intensify the cost-of-living crisis for working-class households.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Journalist Files Defense in Anti-Semitism Test Case. consortiumnews.com Mary Kostakidis, a national TV news presenter in Australia for two decades, has asked a federal judge to throw out the Zionist Federation's charge against her of racially vilifying Jews, reports Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News…
(2025-12-11). Nigeria's Economy Has Improved But Ordinary People Still Feel The Pinch: Economist Offers Some Solutions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Nigerians have been waiting anxiously for the economy to turn a corner , following economic reform initiatives undertaken by President Bola Tinubu in 2023. These …
(2025-12-11). Farmers And Supermarkets Worry That Extreme Weather Will Stop Food Getting To Consumers Here's What Needs To Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Storm Amy with its gusts of nearly 100mph brought heavy rain, fallen trees, and transport disruption across parts of the UK in October. Shortly after, a cold spell …
(2025-12-11). Experts look to establish guidelines for safe, ethical trials. ecns.cn With the rapid growth of brain-computer interface clinical trials in China — which account for nearly 40 percent of global research of the technology since 2020 — the need for uniform standards for indications, evaluation criteria, and pathway management has become increasingly apparent.
(2025-12-11). Photo exhibition in Kazakhstan marks 70th founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ecns.cn The photo exhibition commemorating the 70th founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened Wednesday in Astana.
(2025-12-11). 60,000 multimillionaires own three times more wealth than half the world's population. wsws.org An infinitesimal 0.001 percent of the world's population controls society through its vast wealth.
(2025-12-11). Pezeshkian urges enhanced regional ties amid West's hostility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — In a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for expanding regional relations and cooperation amid the West's hostile moves.
(2025-12-11). Tunisia's largest political trial spurs widespread protests. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-11). UN partially resumes work on Afghan border with Iran. newarab.com 
The The Taliban authorities in late October
(2025-12-11). Seattle World Cup 'Pride match' events to go ahead amid outcry. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Grenfell Fire: Up to a Million People Still Living in Tower Blocks With Flammable Cladding Eight Years Later. bylinetimes.com Up to a million people are still living in UK tower blocks covered in dangerous flammable cladding, some eight years after the Grenfell Tower fire, a damning report by peers reveals today. | The failure to resolve the issue, almost a decade on from the tragedy that killed 72 people in the tower block in West London, is partly blamed on failures by the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to speedily approve renovations. | The new agency was set up following the inquiry into the fire by Dame Judith Hackitt in 2018. However, instead of taking eight to twelve weeks to approve renovations to tower blocks, many case…
(2025-12-11). Post-October 7: Israel's assault on Palestinians through lawfare. thecanary.co The attack on 7 October in 2023 became the very excuse Israel has been seeking to ramp up its repression in Palestine. Lawfare — the strategic misuse of the law — through the introduction of a raft of legal measures has been used. These measures reinforce apartheid and punish Palestinians. The Palestinian-run legal centre, Adalah, […] | By
(2025-12-11). Seven Chinese players to compete in singles events at Australian Open. ecns.cn The first Grand Slam of next season, the Australian Open, released the men's and women's singles entry lists on Tuesday.
(2025-12-11). OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk. ecns.cn OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
(2025-12-11). Policy paper on Latin America and Caribbean unveiled. ecns.cn China released its third policy paper on Latin America and the Caribbean on Wednesday, reiterating the great importance Beijing attaches to China-LAC ties and its deep commitment to pursuing common development with LAC countries.
(2025-12-11). Liverpool City centre is about to go full Big Brother. thecanary.co Liverpool city centre is about to become the latest testing ground for mass surveillance. On Monday 15 December, Merseyside Police will roll out facial recognition technology. This move will transform the city into a digital checkpoint. This racially biased technology poses a dangerous risk. It affects anyone who isn't white or isn't willing to tow […] | By
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-11). UNIFIL says Israeli forces fired on them in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
The It is the latest such incident reported by the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, where UNIFIL acts as a
(2025-12-11). Progressive forces denounce the 'electoral coup' in Honduras. workers.org 
LIBRE Party rally, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Dec. 9, 2025. Voters in Honduras went to the polls in a national election on Nov. 30; as of this writing no candidate has yet been named president. In the midst of numerous breakdowns in the electoral system (TREP), irregularities, security issues, evidence of fraud . . . |
(2025-12-10). We need to take back our wealth. greenleft.org.au We need to take back our wealth | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-11). America's 2025 National Security Strategy Is Dismantling Its Own Hegemonic Order. fpif.org On December 4, 2025, the White House
(2025-12-11). Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists. portside.org Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists |
(2025-12-11). China launches sitellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal. ecns.cn China launches the Lijian-1 ⚪ also known as Kinetica-1 Y11 ⚪ carrier rocket carrying nine satellites, including three international clients from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 11, 2025.
(2025-12-11). Year of the Horse forecasts, Hong Kong bar scene's trying time: 7 Lifestyle highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung's rival to fans smashing albums | For over half a century, Alan Tam Wing-lun has stood as a colossus in Hong Kong show business. "Principal Tam" ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and 80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he's going strong today.
(2025-12-11). Starbucks Workers and Unions in 10 Countries To Protest in Support of US Baristas. portside.org Starbucks Workers and Unions in 10 Countries To Protest in Support of US Baristas |
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-11). New Cancer Therapy Brings Remission For Patients With Deadly T-Cell Leukaemia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A small group of patients with an otherwise incurable form of T-cell leukaemia have seen their cancer driven into remission by an innovative form of immune therapy.The …
(2025-12-11). China taps high-altitude wind energy niche. ecns.cn China has successfully deployed the world's largest high-altitude wind energy collector, a giant 5,000-square-meter kite or "wind-catching sail", marking a crucial step in the nation's cutting-edge exploration of renewable energy from high-altitude winds.
(2025-12-10). We are in a climate emergency. greenleft.org.au We are in a climate emergency | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-11). Brain-computer interface gives hope to paralyzed people. ecns.cn Surgeons implant an invasive brain-computer interface device in a patient at Fudan University's Huashan Hospital on March 25."For example, if a patient sees a flame and wants to move away, that 'wanting' signal is captured by the chip and converted into a command to move the hand," he added.
(2025-12-11). Cartoon outfits add warmth, whimsy to trees in Chongqing. ecns.cn Trees "dressed" in cartoon-themed coverings draw crowds of residents to take photos. The adorable tree outfits, crafted from materials such as wool felt and yarn, added a touch of charm and warmth to the scene.
(2025-12-11). Wildlife on the Everest Base Camp Trek: What Animals You Might Spot. thecanary.co You've packed your gear, tightened your boots, and set your sights on Everest Base Camp. But along this legendary trail, it's not just snow-capped peaks and fluttering prayer flags that await you, you're walking straight into one of the most fascinating high-altitude ecosystems on earth. For many trekkers, the Everest Base Camp (EBC) route is […] | By
(2025-12-11). China to inject more force for good into human rights development. ecns.cn China actively participates in human rights affairs in the United Nations and has broad-based exchange and cooperation in human rights with other countries, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that China is willing to inject more force for good into human rights development in the world.
(2025-12-11). How Slovenian campaigners beat euthanasi. strategic-culture.su Organizers are opening up about the strategy—and what they call the "miracle"—behind their stunning victory in Slovenia's November 23 euthanasia referendum, which saw 53% of citizens who participated vote against the government's law legalizing physician-assisted suicide. The 'no' voters in the euthanasia referendum represented over 20% of Slovenia's 1.7 million eligible voters, ensuring that the results were valid.
(2025-12-11). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-11). Iran's President Pezeshkian welcomed in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted an official reception for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday in Astana, marking the start of high-level bilateral talks between the two countries.
(2025-12-11). Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class. portside.org Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class |
(2025-12-11). Mothers, wives of martyrs of 12-day Israeli war honored. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — On the occasion of the National Mother's Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA), mothers and wives of martyrs killed by Israeli regime during 12-day imposed war were honored in Tehran.
(2025-12-11). Mini Brains, Big Questions: Science Is Racing Ahead Of Ethics. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In a little over ten years, organoid models miniature, lab-grown clusters of cells that imitate real organs have transformed how we study human development and …
(2025-12-11). China continues to support U.S. search for remains of missing American service members. ecns.cn military personnel missing within Chinese territory since the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945), according to China's Ministry of National Defense."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Chinese and U.S.
(2025-12-11). Iran move up in FIFA Women's World Ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's football team moved up two spots to 68th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.
(2025-12-11). 'Is My Boss A Narcissist?' How Researchers Look And Listen For Clues. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Between the public extravagances of today's business icons and the recent trials of prominent CEOs, narcissistic managers have firmly taken the spotlight. In academia, …
(2025-12-11). US oil industry doesn't see profit in Trump's 'pro-petroleum' moves. |
(2025-12-11). Paddington The Musical: why the little bear from Peru is a hero in a very classical sense. |
(2025-12-11). Hanukkah celebrates both an ancient military victory and a miracle of light — modern Jews can pick from either tradition. |
(2025-12-11). Lahore's toxic winters: how smog is reshaping daily life in urban Pakistan. |
(2025-12-11). Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy Forces Blow Up one of the buildings under construction north of Mays_Al-Jabal Southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-11). What's the safest way to walk home at night? We've created an AI-powered app that shows you. |
(2025-12-11). Newly discovered link between traumatic brain injury in children and epigenetic changes could help personalize treatment for recovering kids. |
(2025-12-11). Why teenagers won't quit vaping, even when the risks are clear — a psychologist explains. |
(2025-12-11). Why big shops are trying to sell you a glamorous Christmas. |
(2025-12-11). Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows. |
(2025-12-11). Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether. |
(2025-12-11). AI-generated political videos are more about memes and money than persuading and deceiving. |
(2025-12-11). 6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong. |
(2025-12-11). Managing conflict between baboons and people: what's worked — and what hasn't. |
(2025-12-11). How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation's poor. |
(2025-12-11). CPC Central Committee solicits opinions and suggestions on economic work from non-CPC personages. ecns.cn
(2025-12-11). Kidnapping for ransom in the Sahel: analysis of 24 years of data shows a new trend. |
(2025-12-11). The Ivies can weather the Trump administration's research cuts — it's the nation's public universities that have the most to lose. |
(2025-12-11). Sabrina Carpenter's and Chappell Roan's sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul. |
(2025-12-11). From early cars to generative AI, new technologies create demand for specialized materials. |
(2025-12-11). More focus is needed on childhood sexual abuse to combat Australia's suicide problem. |
(2025-12-11). Even with Trump's support, coal power remains expensive — and dangerous. |
(2025-12-11). Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care — and more states are beginning to recognize it. |
(2025-12-11). Trump administration's immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges. |
(2025-12-11). Donald Trump's strikes against narcoterrorists are new but the logic behind them isn't. |
(2025-12-11). Family time: how to survive — and even thrive — over the holidays. |
(2025-12-11). The dystopian Pottersville in 'It's a Wonderful Life' is starting to feel less like fiction. |
(2025-12-11). Report of the Independent Democratic Task Force on U.S. Policy Toward Israel. progressivehub.net
(2025-12-11). Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now. |
(2025-12-11). Germany's plan to deport Syrian refugees echoes 1980s effort to repatriate Turkish guest workers. |
(2025-12-11). Grattan on Friday: Albanese's social media ban is bold reform, but it will take years to judge its real success. |
(2025-12-11). Why global environmental negotiations keep failing — and what we can do about it. |
(2025-12-11). The 'New' U.S. National Security Strategy. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-11). Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities. |
(2025-12-11). Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection. |
(2025-12-11). New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option. |
(2025-12-11). AI's errors may be impossible to eliminate — what that means for its use in health care. |
(2025-12-11). 'Tough on crime' policies are causing Indigenous people to die in custody. |
(2025-12-11). How one Florida program reduced preterm births — and how it could serve as a model for other communities. |
(2025-12-11). Bloemfontein, South Africa: how to turn clear skies, a planetarium and an observatory into a tourist attraction. |
(2025-12-11). 2026's abortion battles will be fought more in courthouses and FDA offices than at the voting booth. |
(2025-12-11). 'Are you married?' Why doctors ask invasive questions during treatment. |
(2025-12-11). Denis Laza ingresa al exclusivo club de jugadores cubanos con 10 o más jonrones y robos en una temporada. cubadebate.cu El pelotero de Mayabeque alcanzó la marca durante un juego anulado por alineación indebida, aunque las estadísticas individuales se mantienen válidas. En tanto, en la jornada de este miércoles, el actual campeón Las Tunas reforzó su liderato con una contundente victoria.
(2025-12-11). Delegación cubana condena incautación de buque petrolero venezolano y denuncia nueva escalada de agresión de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La denuncia, realizada en Caracas este miércoles de 2025, acusa a Estados Unidos de un asalto e incautación para apoderarse de recursos naturales y vincula el hecho con la reivindicación de la Doctrina Monroe en la nueva estrategia de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense.
(2025-12-11). Segunda fase del 'cebo y cambio'. Charlando en Moscú. strategic-culture.su Los estadounidenses lo intentan de nuevo con Witkoff y Kushner, dos personajes astutos sin credenciales oficiales, enviados por Trump con propuestas falsas y solicitudes de concesiones inaceptables —siempre las mismas— que Putin —siempre cortés y sonriente— rechaza oponiendo con firmeza las posiciones no negociables de Rusia. Que, por cierto, está ganando por goleada en el campo [de batalla].
(2025-12-11). Presentan libro sobre cineasta cubano Alfredo Guevara. radiohc.cu 
El intelectual Rafael Acosta afirmó este miércoles que Alfredo Guevara fue una figura fundamental de la cultura y el cine cubanos. | Tales declaraciones las hizo durante la presentación del libro 'Mi pasión más allá del cine', en el Hotel Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana. | La obra literaria es un homenaje del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC) al prestigioso maestro del séptimo arte, en el centenario de su natalicio, como parte del XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | Con prólogo del cineasta Arturo Sotto, 'Mi pasión más allá del cine: Alfredo Guevara en la rev…
(2025-12-11). Delegación cubana condena incautación de buque petrolero venezolano y denuncia nueva escalada de agresión de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La denuncia, realizada en Caracas este miércoles de 2025, acusa a Estados Unidos de un asalto e incautación para apoderarse de recursos naturales y vincula el hecho con la reivindicación de la Doctrina Monroe en la nueva estrategia de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense.
(2025-12-11). Cuba ratifica compromiso con los derechos de todas las personas. radiohc.cu
(2025-12-11). Arlen López clasificó a semifinales y será el único representante de Cuba en esa instancia del Mundial de la IBA. cubadebate.cu De esta forma, la delegación cubana verá reducida su participación a una única posibilidad de medalla en Dubái, la que dependerá del rendimiento de Arlen López en su próxima pelea por un lugar en la final.
(2025-12-11). Arlen López clasificó a semifinales y será el único representante de Cuba en esa instancia del Mundial de la IBA. cubadebate.cu De esta forma, la delegación cubana verá reducida su participación a una única posibilidad de medalla en Dubái, la que dependerá del rendimiento de Arlen López en su próxima pelea por un lugar en la final.
(2025-12-11). Canciller español defiende a Europa y apoya solución en Sahara Occidental. radiohc.cu El ministro de Exteriores de España, José Manuel Albares, defendió este miércoles la soberanía de Europa frente a las críticas de Estados Unidos, a la vez que ponderó una solución sobre el Sahara Occidental. | Al comparecer por petición propia ante el Congreso de Diputados, Albares remarcó que Europa ´tiene que dar un salto en su soberanía (…) somos los europeos los que tenemos que defender la integridad" del continente. | Sin mencionar explícitamente al presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en sus reiteradas críticas a Europa, el jefe de la diplomacia española recalcó la necesidad de consolidar la sob…
(2025-12-11). Canciller español defiende a Europa y apoya solución en Sahara Occidental. radiohc.cu El ministro de Exteriores de España, José Manuel Albares, defendió este miércoles la soberanía de Europa frente a las críticas de Estados Unidos, a la vez que ponderó una solución sobre el Sahara Occidental. | Al comparecer por petición propia ante el Congreso de Diputados, Albares remarcó que Europa ´tiene que dar un salto en su soberanía (…) somos los europeos los que tenemos que defender la integridad" del continente. | Sin mencionar explícitamente al presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en sus reiteradas críticas a Europa, el jefe de la diplomacia española recalcó la necesidad de consolidar la sob…
(2025-12-11). Destacan protagonismo de la juventud cubana en la sociedad. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda destacó este miércoles el protagonismo de la juventud, en las diferentes esferas del país. | Durante el III Pleno del Comité Nacional de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC), subrayó que actualmente las nuevas generaciones, como en cada momento de la historia, encabezan las acciones que se realizan para impulsar el crecimiento de la nación. | Enfatizó en la importancia de la participación del sector en el enriquecimiento del Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimp…
(2025-12-11). A Far-Right Tide is Washing Over Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Nov 29, 2025 | The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina's Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from their pores, a toxic sweat that has spread across the region. It would be easy to say that this is the impact of Donald Trump's own brand of neo-fascism, but this is not true. The far right has much deeper pedigrees, linked to the defense of the oligarchical families that have roots in the colonial era across the virreinatos (viceroyalties) from New Spain to Rio de la Plata. Certainly, these…
(2025-12-11). Sheinbaum: México nunca aceptaría intervención extranjera alguna. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este miércoles que su país nunca aceptaría una intervención extranjera, en respuesta a una pregunta sobre recientes declaraciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | Ante los comentarios, la víspera, del republicano acerca de la posibilidad de usar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles en el caso de esa nación, la jefa del Ejecutivo descartó tal opción durante su habitual conferencia de prensa.Eso no se va a dar, porque no es necesario primero. Segundo, porque somos un país soberano y nunca aceptaríamos una intervención extranjera, y tercero porque ya…
(2025-12-11). Sheinbaum: México nunca aceptaría intervención extranjera alguna. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este miércoles que su país nunca aceptaría una intervención extranjera, en respuesta a una pregunta sobre recientes declaraciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | Ante los comentarios, la víspera, del republicano acerca de la posibilidad de usar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles en el caso de esa nación, la jefa del Ejecutivo descartó tal opción durante su habitual conferencia de prensa.Eso no se va a dar, porque no es necesario primero. Segundo, porque somos un país soberano y nunca aceptaríamos una intervención extranjera, y tercero porque ya…
(2025-12-11). Trump e Ucrânia: Um presságio de mudanàßa estratégica. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-11). Trump e Ucrânia: Um presságio de mudanàßa estratégica. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-11). L'Africa rivendica una giustizia riparativa per il colonialismo e il neocolonialismo e l'attualità del panafricanismo di Kwame Nkrumah. strategic-culture.su Migliaia di giovani africani, cosਠcome della diaspora europea, nord — americana, latino — americana e delle comunità presenti in Asia, hanno partecipato alla conferenza svoltasi in Ghana per rivendicare dall'Occidente Collettivo le riparazioni per il colonialismo, il neocolonialismo e per la tratta degli schiavi | Segue nostro Migliaia di giovani africani, cosਠcome della diaspora europea, nord — americana, l…
(2025-12-11). 2025, otro año récord en cuanto a temperaturas. cubadebate.cu Los últimos tres años (2022-2024) han sido los más cálidos registrados a nivel global, según la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM). Si bien 2024 se mantiene como el año más caluroso, 2023 y 2022 pugnan por los siguientes puestos en este "podio" histórico. Esta tendencia confirma la persistencia e intensidad del calentamiento global.
(2025-12-11). Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: The latest film interpretation of Mary Shelley's novel. wsws.org Del Toro's Frankenstein is a visually imaginative work to some extent with a number of urgent and disturbing sequences and an overall gravitas.
(2025-12-11). 2025, otro año récord en cuanto a temperaturas. cubadebate.cu Los últimos tres años (2022-2024) han sido los más cálidos registrados a nivel global, según la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM). Si bien 2024 se mantiene como el año más caluroso, 2023 y 2022 pugnan por los siguientes puestos en este "podio" histórico. Esta tendencia confirma la persistencia e intensidad del calentamiento global.
(2025-12-11). DAILY MEMO: CBP MIA In Recent ICE Raids; LA County Approves Mask Ban. lataco.com A breakdown of California and Los Angeles County's new laws banning ICE and local law enforcement from wearing masks or concealing their identity and agencies.
(2025-12-11). From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams' green promises and reality. |
(2025-12-10). In new peace, US firms will help Israel spy on and target Gazans. responsiblestatecraft.org Since mid-October, some
(2025-12-10). Why filmmakers won't let Hind Rajab's story be forgotten. newarab.com 
When The festival, which ran from 12 November to 6 December, is a rare platform in the UK where Palestinian filmmakers can present new work while Israel's genocidal war on Gaza continues to define much of their storytelling. | Among the films shown this year, Hind Under Siege drew particular attention for revisiting one of the most documented and devastating incidents…
(2025-12-10). RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year. geo.tv 
Demonstrators hold placards of slain journalists from Gaza Hossam Shbat and Anas al-Sharif, in support of Palestinians during a march on the International Day of Solidarity, in Dublin, Ireland. — ReutersReporters Without Borders has said that Israel was responsible for nearly half…
(2025-12-10). A Historian in Gaza: Filiu documents life under Israel's siege>. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). Businessman Asked Epstein For Elon Musk Connection, Leaked Emails Show. levernews.com 
In 2015, an Emirati businessman emailed Jeffrey Epstein asking the financier to put him in touch with
(2025-12-10). Trump Says Maduro's "Days Are Numbered" as Admin Prepares "Day After" Plans. truthout.org President Donald Trump has threatened Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying in an interview on Tuesday that Maduro's "days are numbered" and refusing to rule out a ground invasion of the country. Speaking to Politico, Trump said "I don't comment on that" when asked if the U.S. would soon strike Venezuela, or if the U.S. would send troops on the ground. He went on to repeat… |
(2025-12-10). Trump Says Maduro's 'Days Are Numbered'. orinocotribune.com US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's "days are numbered." | In an interview with Politico, Trump issued a new ultimatum against Maduro amid Washington's aggressive campaign in the Caribbean—and Caracas's accusation that the White House seeks regime change. "His days are numbered," he said. | Although he declined to give further details on how far he might go to remove Maduro from power, the US president hinted at his tacit support for that option. | Trump to Politico | 'Maduro's days are numbered'
(2025-12-10). Trump Unlikely to Target Venezuela's OPEC Membership Amid Pressure Campaign. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. has been increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, including building up a military presence in the Caribbean and targeting alleged drug-smuggling operations. Despite past criticism of OPEC, the Trump administration is unlikely to push a new government in Caracas to leave the cartel, as Washington seeks to maintain strong …
(2025-12-10). U.S. Plans Contingency Strategy For Post-Maduro Venezuela Scenario. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaama Press) The Trump administration is reportedly developing contingency plans outlining strategies and options to stabilize Venezuela and manage governance in the event of President …
(2025-12-10). Donald Trump anuncia que EEUU confiscó un petrolero frente las costas de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció este miércoles que su país interceptó y confiscó un petrolero frente a las costas de Venezuela, elevando la tensión entre Washington y Caracas.
(2025-12-10). American-Made Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drone Clones Being Tested By Marines. twz.com 
(2025-12-10). Cuba Advances in the World Boxing Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, December 9 (RHC) — With a fury that exceeded all predictions, Cuban boxer Giorvis Salfrán opened the day in Dubai with a resounding victory that further elevated his squad's perfect record in the IBA World Championship. | The 51kg boxer unleashed a technical and emotional storm on Spain's Salvador Molina, bronze medalist in Tashkent 2023, whom he dismantled by RSC in the first round after an explosive combination that forced the protective count and anticipated an inevitable end. | His final, precise, and ferocious attack prompted the referee to halt the punishment. | For Salfrán, runner-up at the 20…
(2025-12-10). 'Frugal AI': This is how MENA can catch up to global tech race. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). RT International: "Unelected Rule" gilbertdoctorow.com 10 December 2025 This morning's chat with RT International (Moscow) focused on the questions of the democratic failings of the European Parliament and its domination by the Germans, whose power is leveraged via the European People's Party, the single most numerous party in Parliament, to give them a 5: 1 stronger say on how European affairs …
(2025-12-10). Senate Republicans Unveil Mediocre Health Care Bill. newsone.com 
Source: Bill Clark / Getty | Rising premiums for insurance provided through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have been a hot-button issue throughout the year. The federal government was shut down for over a month as Senate Democrats refused to vote on a spending bill that didn't include provisions to extend COVID-era subsidies that lowered premiums. | Democrats ultimately folded and voted for a bill that reopened the government without a deal in place to extend the subsidies. After staunchly opposing extending subsidies, Senate Republicans have unveiled a health care bill that does little to address affordability…
(2025-12-10). Commemoration ceremony of "Mother's Day" in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — A commemoration ceremony of the "Mother's Day" was held at Iran International Conferences Center in Tehran on Wednesday in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
(2025-12-10). Belarus' central bank projects gold, forex reserves at $14bn at year end. eng.belta.by "Our estimates will be more conservative. Our projections don't consider the rising prices for gold. We assume that the net purchase of foreign currency by the National Bank should be the main source," Aleksandr Yegorov concluded.
(2025-12-10). THE NEXT WARS WERE ALWAYS HERE: How Post 9/11 Law and the Monroe Doctrine Converged in the Caribbean. scheerpost.com By Michelle Ellner The first U.S. missiles that struck the boats in the Caribbean in early September 2025 were described by Washington as a "counter-narcotics operation," a sterile phrase meant to dull the violence of incinerating human beings in an instant. Then came the second strike, this time on survivors already struggling to stay afloat. …
(2025-12-10). Rosatom lauds BNTU's growing role in Belarus-Russia Union State's nuclear sector. eng.belta.by Belarusian National Technical University (BNTU) holds a strong and respected position in the nuclear sector of the Belarus-Russia Union State, Adviser to the Director General of the Russian state atomic energy corporation Rosatom Grigory Rapota said.
(2025-12-10). EA-18G Growlers Deploying To Puerto Rico An Indicator Of What's To Come (Updated). twz.com 
The Growlers are not a standard show of force, with the jets offering capabilities that would be key in any future strikes in the region.
(2010-12-25). Pakistan U19 departs for Dubai to feature in ACC Asia Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan U19 departed from Karachi to Dubai to take part in the eight-team ACC U19 Asia Cup, scheduled from 12 to 21 December. Pakistan, placed in Group 'A', will play their opening match against Malaysia at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday, 12 December. | Pakistan's second match in the tournament will be against India at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday, 14 December, while their third fixture will be against the UAE on Tuesday, 16 December, also at the ICC Academy Ground. | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka are part of Group 'B'. | As per the tournament format, the top two sides from each grou…
(2025-12-10). Iran: Weaponizing Justice System to Persecute Baha'is. hrw.org (Geneva) —Iranian authorities are escalating their repression of Baha'is, with a recent series of harsh prison sentences and asset confiscations, the Bahá'í International Community (BIC) and Human Rights Watch said today. Iran's judiciary has been leading the persecution of Baha'is, amid increasing public incitement to discrimination by state officials, hate propaganda, and disinformation targeting the religious minority community."Iranian authorities are relentlessly persecuting Baha'is, depriving them of the most basic human rights in what amounts to ongoing crimes against humanity — solely because…
(2025-12-10). Arab voters are key to Israel ousting Netanyahu. Opposition parties are mad to reject them. haaretz.com A significant majority of Arab citizens support their parties joining governing coalitions — despite the Netanyahu government's best efforts to marginalize Arab political participation and ignore the sector's homicide crisis…
(2025-12-10). Belarusian Brestmash to make first batch of light trucks in 2026. eng.belta.by Deputy Chairman of the Brest Oblast Executive Committee Mikhail Batsenko noted: "Today Brestmash together with a partner company has signed a contract for the delivery of 200 assembly kits in 2026 for the sake of assembling low-tonnage trucks varying from 3.5 tonnes to 8 tonnes."
(2025-12-10). Colorado's New Tax on the Rich to Pay for Free School Lunch is a Model for Other States. inequality.org The recent government shutdown was a stark reminder that 42 million people across the United States rely on federal food benefits. That's 12 percent of the nation's population that lawmakers and President Donald Trump threw under the bus, cutting off SNAP benefits in an attempt to force a deal. The shutdown has ended, but SNAP remains …
(2025-12-10). UNESCO adds Egypt's Koshari to intangible cultural heritage list. newarab.com 
The Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno hailed the inclusion of
(2025-12-10). Shenzhou XXI astronauts conduct first spacewalk, install debris shields. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XXI crew aboard China's Tiangong space station conducted their first spacewalk on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-12-10). US seeking to exploit Iran's drone achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said the United States is attempting to understand and replicate Iran's drone capabilities after images surfaced showing Washington copying the Iranian Shahed-136.
(2025-12-10). The Navajo Nation said no to a hydropower project. Trump officials want to ensure tribes can't do that again. grist.org Early last year, the hydropower company Nature and People First set its sights on Black Mesa, a mountainous region on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. The mesa's steep drop offered ideal terrain for gravity-based energy storage, and the company was interested in building pumped-storage projects that leveraged the elevation difference. Environmental groups and tribal community organizations, however, largely opposed the plan. Pumped-storage operations involve moving water in and out of reservoirs, which could affect the habitats of endangered fish and require massive groundwater withdrawals from an alread…
(2025-12-10). Trump defends economic record at rally, vows to make US 'affordable again'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the US economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Tuesday as Republicans brace for a tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year's midterm elections. | Speaking at a Mount Pocono casino in northeastern Pennsylvania, Trump argued that his economic policies, including his imposition of widespread tariffs on imports, were creating jobs, boosting the stock market and attracting increased investment into the United States.
(2025-12-10). African Christian leaders and health nonprofits seek to fill gaps after USAID cuts. anabaptistworld.org African Christian leaders attending a conference with faith-based health organizations in late November called for countries on the continent to do more to replace U.S. Agency for International Development funds that were cut by the Trump administration earlier this year.
(2025-12-10). FM: Facts prove Tokyo wrong on Taiwan. ecns.cn Given Japan's colonial rule over Taiwan from 1895 to 1945, which inflicted atrocities on the Chinese people, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has nonetheless attempted to exploit the Taiwan question to provoke trouble and threaten China militarily, which is "utterly intolerable", Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
(2025-12-10). From Doxxing to Dot.Gov: the White House Has Set Up a Taxpayer Funded Enemies List. counterpunch.org 
Doxing, swatting, bogus FBI calls, stalkers live-streaming outside their homes — it used to be marginal maniacs who saw journalists as targets to be neutralized. Now it's the President. A government that pardons violent insurrectionists, guts research on far‚Äëright terror, and redirects agents from tracking neo‚ÄëNazis to hunting immigrants is turning its full weight on the people who dare to report any of it.
(2025-12-10). New Book: Palantir Helped Israel Carry Out Its Pager Attack in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Technology developed by the US firm Palantir was deployed by the Israeli military during its attacks on Lebanon in 2024, including the infamous pager attack, which Israel has nicknamed "Operation Grim Beeper," according to a new book. The book, a biography of Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp, titled The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex …
(2025-12-10). Obscure 9/11 Rule Lets ICE Keep Immigrants Detained After They're Granted Bond. truthout.org When Juan was granted bond on August 6, it looked as if he would soon be freed from a Brooklyn immigration jail to return to his 6-year-old daughter, 10-month-old son, his partner, and his job at a grocery store. Since he has no criminal record and support from his church, employer and family, the Colombian native was required to post only the minimum bond: $1,500. |
(2025-12-10). Ex-Herzog ally: If president caves in and pardons Netanyahu, I will reveal embarrassing details about their relationship. haaretz.com Moti Sender, an Israeli businessman who formerly mediated between Herzog and Netanyahu in their attempts to form a unity government, alleges that the two had understandings before Herzog was elected president…
(2025-12-10). UN human rights office in 'survival mode' amid funding cuts. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). Georgia Hollows Out Right to Peaceful Assembly. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters gather daily in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, after the authorities announced they were halting negotiations on joining the European Union. Demonstrators are demanding the release of political prisoners and snap elections, Tbilisi, Georgia, June 22, 2025. | © 2025 Sebastien Canaud/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2025-12-10). Sudanese military plane crashes, killing all crew members. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). If Zelensky's Claim Of Using Homegrown Ballistic Missile For First Time Is True, It's A Big Deal. twz.com 
Ukraine has long pined for a missile of its own of this kind to provide a potent means of striking targets deep inside Russia without restrictions.
(2025-12-10). Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon's extradition request over Beirut blast. aljazeera.com No senior figure has been held accountable since the devastating explosion more than five years ago.
(2025-12-10). Armenia and Azerbaijan: dialogue or performance? globalvoices.org 
Despite the rhetoric, there is little trace of an independent civil society shaping/monitoring the peace processOriginally published on This
(2025-12-10). U.S. deployment of warships to Caribbean violates international law: Iran President. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed Washington's deployment of warships to the Caribbean as a threat to international peace and security.
(2025-12-10). Trump holds call with Starmer, Merz, Macron over Ukraine talk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — President Donald Trump held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the US pushes for a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
(2025-12-10). This Pop-Up Is Reviving OG Filipino-Style Clay Pot-Baked Coconut Rice Cakes. lataco.com Otto Markel is tradition-obsessed. He soaks the rice, and eventually plans to cook it over live fire, evoking the communal feel of Christmas midnight mass in the Philippines, where bibingka is traditionally prepared and enjoyed outside the church.
(2025-12-10). West Bank journalists persevere to be the "voice of our people" electronicintifada.net Israel has aggressively moved to further fragment the occupied West Bank. Caught between the military, settlers and a hostile PA, reporters feel the brunt.
(2025-12-10). Inside Oakland's Campaign To End Military Shipments To Israel. popularresistance.org Talia Rose starts their shift at Oakland International Airport (OAK) at 3: 00 a.m., unloading same-day packages from UPS planes. Across the tarmac, they watch FedEx planes come and go. "I never had any idea what the hell is on those planes besides big metal containers that carry packages," Rose said. | But that would change in August, when Rose attended a local organizing forum where a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) presented a soon-to-be-public report titled "Exposing Oakland's Military Cargo Shipments to Israel."
(2025-12-10). "Torture & Enforced Disappearances" at Florida's ICE Jails "Alligator Alcatraz" & Krome. democracynow.org 
Lights on 24/7. Overflowing toilets and lack of access to showers. Solitary confinement in a 2×2-foot box. These are some of the torturous conditions documented in a new report from Amnesty International investigating human rights violations at two ICE detention centers in Florida: the Krome North Service Processing Center and the Everglades Detention Facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by Trump and his supporters. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is denying the report's findings, calling them fabricated and politically motivated. We speak to the report's lead researcher, Amy Fischer,…
(2025-12-10). China to provide technical and economic assistance to Belarus for social projects. eng.belta.by The agreement provides for the Chinese government to provide Belarus with technical and economic assistance to support the implementation of mutually approved projects.
(2025-12-10). BRICS meeting: Iran proposes expanding joint scientific infrastructures. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hosting the 7th meeting of BRICS working groups on research infrastructures and mega-science projects, Iran has proposed the development of joint scientific infrastructures.
(2025-12-10). Pearl Bank launches Pearl Santa to celebrate festive season with customers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) has launched a festive campaign dubbed "Pearl Santa", an initiative to celebrate its customers across select branches countrywide. There will be surprise visits from Pearl Santa, who will share the joy of the Christmas spirit. Pearl Santa will visit select branches from December 9 …
(2025-12-10). Iran-Kazakhstan to launch Green Transit Corridor: ICCIMA head. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has said that Iran and the Republic of Kazakhstan will launch Green Transit Corridor.
(2025-12-10). UK Launches Game-Changing Reforms Climate Pact with Pakistan. thinktank.pk In a historic move — the first bilateral development ministerial talks in eight years — the United Kingdom is resetting its relationship with Pakistan, moving decisively from traditional donor-recipient dynamics to a genuine two-way investment and expertise-sharing partnership. Baroness Chapman, the UK's Minister of State for Development, arrived in Islamabad this week to launch what …
(2025-12-10). Israeli FM Says Syria Deal Farther Away as Diaspora Minister Declares War 'Inevitable'. news.antiwar.com In mid-November, it was being reported that Israel-Syria talks were slowing to an impasse over Israel's insistence that it wouldn't withdraw its troops from the demilitarized zone between Syria and the occupied Golan Heights. Israel invaded the demilitarized zone in December of 2024, and last week, Prime Minister Netanyahu said a deal was possible, but conditional …
(2025-12-10). Government Signs Contracts for Ntenjeru—Bule Road Upgrade in Mukono. plusnews.ug 
The government has signed contracts for the upgrade of the Ntenjeru—Bule Road in Mukono District, unlocking the second phase of a long-awaited project under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP). The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday at Mukono district headquarters, officially concluded a procurement process that began in May and reaffirmed the government's …
(2025-12-10). All the Pretty Koch Suckers. counterpunch.org 
There's a moment in Season 1 of Landman that crystallizes everything. The oil company's shareholders gather in their boardroom, high above the West Texas dust and blood. Someone mentions the inevitable: we need to transition away from fossil fuels and move toward sustainable energy. There's a flicker of acknowledgment around the table. Everyone nods. They know. Then,
(2025-12-10). Beijing to host 4th round of Iran-China-Saudi Arabia talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The fourth round of trilateral negotiations among Iran, China and Saudi Arabia will be held in Beijing, an Iranian diplomat said.
(2025-12-10). Ms Rachel forced to hire security over Zionist threats. thecanary.co The hugely popular and deeply humanitarian children's content creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known to millions of children as 'Ms Rachel', has revealed that she has been forced to hire bodyguards because of the severe escalation in Zionist and far-right threats made to her and her family. The surge followed an announcement by the pro-Israel troll […] | By
(2025-12-10). Speaker blasts Lammy for failing to respond over hunger strikers. thecanary.co Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle has carpeted David Lammy. The justice secretary has failed to respond to a request for a meeting with MPs to discuss the hunger strikers. John McDonnell MP raised a point of order in the Houses of Parliament at 12.36pm today (10 December). He stated: I don't like […] | By
(2025-12-10). Madison, December 11, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). Senate GOP Healthcare Plan Decried as 'Utter Joke' That Would Devastate Sick Americans. scheerpost.com By Jake Johnson for Common Dreams The Republican healthcare proposal that's set for a vote in the US Senate on Thursday would not prevent insurance premiums from skyrocketing for tens of millions of Americans and would likely harm sicker people by promoting high-deductible plans. The GOP bill, led by Sens. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), would allow enhanced Affordable …
(2025-12-10). Protest tonight 6pm at Pentonville Prison for hospitalised hunger-striker Ahmed. thecanary.co Supporters are organising an emergency demonstration outside Pentonville Prison tonight (10 December) from 6pm for hunger-striker and political prisoner Kamran Ahmed. Ahmed, in his second month of his hunger strike against his imprisonment for more than a year so far without trial, has been hospitalised yet again. Despite Ahmed's re-admittance to hospital, outraged organisers say […] | By
(2025-12-10). Trump's Security Strategy: A delusional blueprint for disaster. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). Anti-bailiff protests hit councils across England and Wales. thecanary.co Anti-bailiff protests by community union ACORN have thrown council meetings across England and Wales into chaos. The union has held protests at 20 council meetings across England and Wales over the last month. Members have called on councils to cut their use of bailiffs to collect council tax debt from residents. Council tax debt has […] | By
(2025-12-10). Over 1.243m Europeans visit Belarus visa-free. eng.belta.by The Belarusian leadership continues its peaceful and good-neighborly policy towards European nations by extending visa-free entry for citizens of 38 European states until 31 December 2026.
(2025-12-10). Israeli Tanks Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com In yet another incident of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon finding themselves a target of the Israeli military, the UNIFIL reported yesterday that an Israeli Merkava tank fired on a UNIFIL patrol near the border village of Sarda. The patrol reported a burst of machine gun fire from the tank fired directly at them, and four …
(2025-12-10). The Global Chain Reaction That Followed 1776. whyy.org After 1776, movements for independence spread far beyond the United States, to Latin America, Europe, and beyond. As empires weakened, leaders looked to the language of the Declaration of Independence to challenge old systems of power.
(2025-12-10). Nearly 100 Palestinians detained in Israel's West Bank raids. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). Senate commission sinks Colombia's 2026 budget finance plan. colombiareports.com The Economy Commission of Colombia's Senate struck down a law that sought finance the government's 2026 budget with a tax reform targeting the elite of the country's elite. The tax reform sought to close a $4.2 billion (COP16.3 trillion) gap in the budget that had been approved by Congress, but was struck down by nine …
(2025-12-10). Masked neo-Nazis march through Arkansas community. aljazeera.com Residents in Little Rock, Arkansas were outraged when masked neo-Nazis marched through their community.
(2025-12-10). Shell spent £5m in Australia to make them look like the good guys. thecanary.co Oil company Shell has poured millions of pounds into education resources in Australia. But critics say the resulting teaching materials distort the role of fossil fuels in our changing environment. DeSmog is a research organisation that works to combat misinformation from the fossil fuel industry. It's released a new report on Australian subsidiary Shell QGC […] | By
(2025-12-10). Francesca Albanese: Winner of the Lay Down Your Arms Award. worldbeyondwar.org 
| By Rachael Mellor Dr. Norbert Stute, An alternative to the Nobel Peace Prize honors those who truly align with Alfred Nobel's original will and celebrates their achievements. | The annual
(2025-12-10). Reforming Governance: Naidu's Call for Change. devdiscourse.com In a bold call for reform, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressed ministers and department heads on the need for a complete overhaul of government business rules to enhance governance. Naidu urged changes as essential for public good, questioning why rules shouldn't evolve just like constitutional amendments.
(2025-12-10). Baku and Tehran draw a new road map of strategic partnership. tehrantimes.com BAKU — In the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus and the security architecture of the Caspian basin, two powerful states the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran play a decisive role.
(2025-12-10). Unconventional strategy sought to increase Belarus-India trade. eng.belta.by How can Belarus increase trade with India? Yuri Yarmolinsky, an analyst at the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Research (BISR) and head of the SCO and BRICS Research Center, shared his opinion on this matter.
(2025-12-10). Despite Judge's Order, ICE Deports Shackled Student and Harasses Her Family. truthout.org Nineteen-year-old Any Lucía López Belloza was detained and deported, despite a lack of removal order, when attempting to head home from Babson College in Boston to surprise her family in Texas for Thanksgiving. "This is the first arrest of its kind I've seen," says her attorney, Todd C. Pomerleau, who says the student has been the victim of "character assassination." After López Belloza "was taken… |
(2025-12-10). Birthright Citizenship Is in the Constitution Plain As Day. otherwords.org At least four Supreme Court justices recently signaled their apparent agreement with Donald Trump's effort to roll back the Fourteenth Amendment's definition of American citizenship. | The case at issue, Trump v. Barbara, involves birthright citizenship — the principle that you're a citizen of the country where you were born. | In the United States, birthright citizenship was written into the Constitution after the Civil War. Following the end of slavery, the amendment confirmed that the fundamental rights of citizenship do not depend on white ancestry, but belong to everyone born in this country. | On Day…
(2025-12-10). How memes and humor are fueling Gen Z's global uprisings. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article From Kenya to Nepal, Gen Z movements sweeping the globe are joyfully defying authoritarianism with memes, stunts and dance videos. | This article
(2025-12-10). ICE Prisons Are Growing Deadlier. otherwords.org Gabriel Garcia-Aviles was a 56-year-old grandfather with a work permit who'd been living in the U.S. for over 30 years. He was a beloved member of his Southern California community. | This fall, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Garcia-Aviles and sent him to the Adelanto immigration detention center. He died around a week later, with ICE only informing his family that he was in critical condition At the hospital, his daughter Mariel found him "unconscious, intubated," and with "dried blood on his…
(2025-12-10). South Africa Signs MoU with BRICS' NDB, Marking a Major Economic Shift. infobrics.org The South Africa NDP MoU with the BRICS New Development Bank actually marks a significant step for the country's infrastructure financing strategy…
(2025-12-10). Resumen Medio Ambiente 2025. radiohc.cu 
Dos mil 25 transcurrió con altas y bajas en los diversos y complejos temas relacionados con el Medio Ambiente. | La crisis global medioambiental ha alcanzado una momento decisivo, con desafíos históricos, pero también con discretas señales de avance en torno a las políticas públicas, la tecnología y los movimientos sociales. | El cambio climático sigue siendo el tema central de la agenda internacional, acompañado de problemas graves como la escasez de agua, la contaminación, la pérdida de biodiversidad y la crisis de los recursos energéticos. El evento ambiental más importante fue la COP30, celebrada en noviembre…
(2025-12-10). Firma el torpedero Jonathan Moreno contrato con los Halcones de SoftBank de la Liga Profesional de Béisbol de Japón. cubadebate.cu El jugador de cuadro del municipio de Cifuentes Jonathan Moreno oficializó este lunes su contratación con los Halcones de SoftBank de la Liga Profesional Japonesa de Béisbol, en un acto celebrado en el Salón Adolfo Luque del capitalino estadio Latinoamericano.
(2025-12-10). Canciller cubano denuncia la cacería de migrantes en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, denunció este miércoles la cacería de migrantes como una realidad que enfrentan muchos cubanos en Estados Unidos. | ´Traicionados y abandonados por quienes los incentivaron a migrar bajo falsas promesas electorales, ahora son apresados, golpeados y deportados a terceros países por la fuerza ª, escribió en su perfil en la red social X. | Desde su llegada a la Casa Blanca el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, comenzó una campaña de deportación dirigida a millones de personas migrantes que buscan seguridad. | Sus planes se basan en detencio…