(2025-12-14). Israeli Military Targets Senior Hamas Commander In Gaza strike. eurasiareview.com The Israeli military struck a car in Gaza City on Saturday carrying senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, according to an Israeli defense official and Israeli media. | The strike killed four people, according to Gaza health authorities. There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or medics whether Saed was among the dead. | The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander in Gaza City, without given a name or further details. | If Saed was killed, it would be the highest-profile assassination of a senior Hamas figure since a ceas…
(2025-12-14). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
(2025-12-14). Israel exploits chance to strike Hamas but risks angering Trump. haaretz.com Israel's killing of a key planner of the October 7 attack is unlikely to prompt a serious Hamas response, but it could complicate U.S. efforts to advance a fragile cease-fire and lay the groundwork for Gaza's postwar order…
(2025-12-14). A Tax Deductible Donation in a Time of Crisis. consortiumnews.com The world is in deep crisis: genocides in Gaza and Sudan; nuclear war lurking over Ukraine; civil rights eviscerated across the West and a disinforming media obscuring it all to shield the responsible. CN is here to help. CN at 30…
(2025-12-14). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-14). Regional solutions sole viable path to Afghanistan stability. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that no extra-regional formula can resolve Afghanistan's challenges, stressing that neighboring countries remain the most natural actors in addressing this issue.
(2025-12-14). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 14. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 14.
(2025-12-14). Turkish president warns Black Sea should not become "area of confrontation" independent.co.ug 
ANKARA | Xinhua | The Black Sea should not become "an area of confrontation" between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. "The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Everyone needs safe navigation in the Black Sea," Türkiye's semi-official Anadolu …
(2025-12-14). MHT CET 2026 Syllabus, Marking Scheme Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' syllabus and marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB groups both) to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2025-12-14). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-14). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-14). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-14). Tensions and Allegations Mark Punjab Local Elections. devdiscourse.com A voter turnout of 19% was observed by noon during the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab on Sunday. Voting started at 8 a.m., with security measures in place, and will continue until 4 p.m., as vote counting is set for December 17.
(2025-12-14). Ministers said to weigh legalizing West Bank outposts evacuated in 2005. haaretz.com The repopulation of these settlements is expected to deepen Israel's military presence in an area that is supposed to be under Palestinian civil and security control. This counters the principles of the 2005 disengagement, which called for no Israeli presence in the area…
(2025-12-14). Explosions reported in Ukraine's Odessa Region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Explosions were heard in Ukraine's southern Odessa Region on Sunday, according to media reports.
(2025-12-14). Albania's Constitutional Court Temporarily Reinstates Deputy PM Balluku. eurasiareview.com By Fjori Sinoruka | Albania's Constitutional Court said on Friday that it had decided "by majority vote" to suspend a court's earlier decision suspending Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from office. | Balluku was suspended on November 21 by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organised Crime, after she was accused of interfering with public procurement procedures in two road construction cases. | Prime Minister Edi Rama took the court decision to the Constitutional Court, asking it to restore Balluku to duty. The Constitutional Court agreed to do so until there is a final decision. | The Special Pro…
(2025-12-14). Iranian ambassador, Turkish deputy FM stress closer ties. en.mehrnews.com Iran's ambassador to Turkey has met with the country's newly appointed deputy foreign minister in Ankara, with both sides underscoring the importance of close and longstanding ties between Tehran and Ankara.
(2025-12-14). A Narrower US Compass: Japan And The Indo-Pacific In The 2025 NSS Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Pratnashree Basu | The
(2025-12-14). Nepal's Indigenous communities pay the highest price for their part in the organized illegal wildlife trade. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-14). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-14). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-14). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-14). 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).
(2025-12-14). Narendra Modi, and Duties vs Rights. ummid.com What Modi is telling in his letter is the way of suppressing the concept of 'right' which is clear in his policy of relegating the religious minorities to second class status, coining the term Urban Naxals for the public intellectuals among others.
(2025-12-14). China to maintain stable economic growth in 2026. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners In Deal With US In Latest Bid To Mend Ties. eurasiareview.com Belarus's authoritarian government has freed 123 prisoners after Washington indicated it was lifting sanctions on Belarusian fertilizer exports, the latest step in Minsk's efforts to repair ties with the West after years of isolation. | The US mediator, Belarusian media, human rights watchdogs, and Ukrainian officials reported that President Aleksandr Lukashenko had pardoned 123 prisoners, including some prominent opposition figures. | Those freed include 2020 protest leader Maryya Kalesnikava and Nobel laureate Ales Byalyatski as well as citizens of several countries. One American was released, an unnamed US…
(2025-12-14). Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran's nuclear issue remain ongoing.
(2025-12-14). Orban claims EU misled citizens over Russian funds, warns it could trigger chaos; 'A hidden war…'. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that the EU's plan to expropriate frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine amounts to a "declaration of war." Speaking at a rally in Mohacs, Orban criticized European leaders for misleading citizens about the financial burden of the conflict, arguing that loans and frozen funds ultimately shift costs onto taxpayers. He noted that negotiations over over ‚Ǩ200 billion in Russian reserves have occurred between Russia and the U.S., bypassing Europe. Orban emphasized the legal and financial implications of asset seizures, highlighting the growing tension betw…
(2025-12-14). Gunshots at Bondi: Chaos Strikes Sydney Beachfront. devdiscourse.com Two individuals are in custody following reports of gunshots and injuries at Sydney's Bondi Beach, according to Australian police on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Bipartisan Bad Economics OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Daniel J. Mitchell | According to a new This alarming trend has naturally drawn the attention of politicians eager to offer a quick fix. | Unfortuna…
(2025-12-14). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-14). 'Was Syria Worth This Price?' OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Thanaa Jebbi | Throughout the years of the Syrian revolution, I never managed to enter any regime-held areas. This was partly for security reasons – and partly because I had sealed those cities in my memory as if they were black holes, one that should never be returned to. Although I was among those who dreamed of the regime's fall, one of the early voices out in the streets, the final years before its collapse were so heavy that the dream felt distant, almost impossible. I nearly lost hope of ever seeing Damascus again. | But on September 15, 2025, I returned to Damascus for the first time since the fall o…
(2025-12-14). "Into this Universe:" Heidegger and FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:29. juancole.com One recurrent theme in the unconventional quatrains that were later gathered under the rubric of the The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is surprise at having come into being unasked, and at being sentenced to non-being at the end of this bewildering life. This sentiment to my mind is a sign of medieval Persian secularism. The anonymous authors rejected the sacred history of the religions that aimed at explaining why being came into existence and at arguing for eternal life. This poetry does not show signs of belief in an afterlife. Edward FitzGerald, in his first edition of the Rubáiyát drew on a stanza in the Calcut…
(2025-12-14). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-14). Messi Event Chaos: Organizer Detained Amid Stadium Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Satadru Datta, the chief organizer of the Lionel Messi event held at Salt Lake stadium, was remanded in 14-day police custody by the court on Sunday amid allegations of event mismanagement that descended into chaos, police officials confirmed.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Power Politics Drives Food Insecurity Analysis. eurasiareview.com A paradox unfolds as the world has abundance in food production yet certain pockets of it suffer from scarcity. Despite producing sufficient food to satiate the hunger of over 10 billion people, far exceeding the existing global population of 8.2 billion, the spectre of poverty, deprivation, and famine continues to haunt humanity. The Green Revolution of the late 1960s, with its ground-breaking innovations and technological leaps, had once heralded a new era of hope, allaying fears of a looming food crisis. Those days of yesteryear, when technological limitations shackled productive capabilities, are now a dis…
(2025-12-14). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-14). CLAT 2026 Answer Key Released, Raise Objections Before Dec 12. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities released today on the official Answer Key (Provisional), along with Question Papers, of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-14). Comicomment: Unsealing the coffin and reviving militarism. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's brazen remarks on Taiwan sound a stark warning that Japan's militarist demons are being summoned anew.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Armed Forces ready to defend Iran under any circumstances. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran's armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the country under any circumstances, stressing that Tehran prefers diplomacy over war but will not ignore possible threats.
(2025-12-14). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-14). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-14). UN chief condemns 'horrific' drone attack in Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — A drone attack has hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
(2025-12-14). Autumn rainfall refreshes holy city of Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Autumn rainfall brought a renewed sense of freshness to the holy city of Qom, creating a pleasant atmosphere and delighting pilgrims and residents alike.
(2025-12-14). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-14). Violent Clash in Khatima: Arrest and Aftermath. devdiscourse.com A 23-year-old man was killed in a stabbing incident following a heated argument in Khatima, Uttarakhand, police have reported.
(2025-12-14). Japan Has Finally Drawn The Line, And A Trapped Beijing Knows It Analysis. eurasiareview.com The recent Sino-Japan tension over Taiwan and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's comments on defending Taiwan reflects the underlying power tension that has always been prevalent, but so far managed by conventional norms. The buck stops with Takaichi. She did what no Japanese leader had ever had the guts to do, to publicly state that: Japan's own security and national survival are inseparable from the fate of Taiwan. | In saying so, she simply stated a strategic truth that has long been whispered and understood but rarely acknowledged publicly in Tokyo, Washington, or even Taipei, for fear of upsetting the apple…
(2025-12-14). Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking/By Jeremy Kuzmarov. voicesfromsyria.com 
By Jeremy Kuzmarov Global Research, December 13, 2025 CovertAction Magazine 10 December 2022 Original Link Here: Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization To …
(2025-12-14). Air Quality Authority Halts Delhi Outdoor Sports Amid Pollution Crisis. devdiscourse.com The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken decisive action against outdoor sports activities in Delhi and the NCR, citing the severe health risks posed by the current polluted air quality. The directive aims to protect children, who are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pollution.
(2025-12-14). Thousands Protest Orbán-Linked Abuse Cases In Budapest. eurasiareview.com By Nikolaus J. Kurmayer | ( The shocking revelations come just four months ahead of national elections, with Orbán's dominant right-wing Fidesz movement confronting its most serious opposition challenge in years. | Orbán r…
(2025-12-14). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-14). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-14). Israeli Enemy Continues Attacks on South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb The Zionist enemy continued on Sunday its violations and attacks on South Lebanon, as Al-Manar's correspondent reported that an Israeli glider targeted two excavators with three bombs in the Al-Wastani neighborhood of the town of Shebaa. In the same context, the Bastra Farm in the outskirts of Kfarshouba was subjected to machine gun fire from …
(2025-12-14). Argentina's Rocky Road To Economic Freedom OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Finn Andreen | The ascent to power in Argentina of the first avowed It is not surprising, theref…
(2025-12-14). Navigating headwinds and charting new blueprint. ecns.cn China must deliver substantial progress and new breakthroughs in boosting scientific and technological innovation, fostering new drivers of growth, and promoting economic structural improvement and upgrading, Xi said.But China remains steady-handed: the tougher the challenges, the more it will lean on reform and opening-up to unlock potential and cultivate new drivers of growth.
(2025-12-14). Xi: World yearns for peace, trust more than ever. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Friday for greater mutual respect, trust and understanding in the international community to bridge the global deficit in peace, as he extended a congratulatory letter to a forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan.
(2025-12-14). India's Rise as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Export Giant: The Ethanol Advantage. devdiscourse.com India is strategically positioning itself to become a major export hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), banking on its surplus ethanol capacity and favorable carbon intensity compared to other producers like Brazil, according to the CEO of Triveni Engineering and Industries, Sameer Sinha.
(2025-12-14). Cristiano Ronaldo In The New Media Ecosystem OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Ellis Cashmore | In February 2025, during a Spanish television interview, Cristiano Ronaldo declared, "I'm the Ronaldo is an athlete par excellence, and his prodigious skills are the reason we first knew of him. But there have been other exceptional…
(2025-12-14). 11 killed, injured in shooting at Brown University. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Eleven people were killed and injured in a shooting that took place on Saturday on the campus of Brown University.
(2025-12-14). Iran in contact with IAEA whenever necessary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran is in contact with the IAEA whenever it is necessary, adding that Rafael Grossi's claims concerning Iran will not change the realities on the ground.
(2025-12-14). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-14). Iran hosts key regional summit on Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Tehran is hosting a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.
(2025-12-14). The Dig: Uncovering the Politics of India's Past. devdiscourse.com In 'The Dig: Keeladi and the Politics of India's Past', debut author Sowmiya Ashok tackles the charged debate over India's origins through the lens of one of its most controversial archaeological sites.
(2025-12-14). Desert relic transforms into dance. ecns.cn In the heart of China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, beneath the golden sands of the Niya ruins site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a discovery was made in 1995.
(2025-12-14). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-14). Chaos at Bondi: Gunshots Shatter Sydney's Serenity. devdiscourse.com Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach plunged into chaos on Sunday following reports of gunshots and resulting injuries. Australian police confirmed that two individuals have been taken into custody.
(2025-12-14). The Nanjing Massacre: 88 years on, remembering history and praying for peace. ecns.cn On December 13, 1937, Japanese invading forces captured Nanjing and carried out a massacre that lasted more than forty days, an atrocity that shocked the world then, and still does to this very day.
(2025-12-14). The Ghosts Of Christmas Past OpEd. eurasiareview.com As Americans prepare for Christmas, they might recall that five years ago, government bureaucrats warned against holiday gatherings. Consider coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx, who served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1994, attaining the rank of colonel, and from 2005-2014, served as director of the Centers for Disease Control's
(2025-12-14). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-14). Afghanistan emphasizes expanding trade activities with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has said that his country is willing to enhance trade-economic ties with Iran.
(2025-12-14). Trump vows retaliation after two US troops killed in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two US Army soldiers and a civilian US interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria.
(2025-12-14). Iran calls for dialogue between Yemeni parties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman urged dialogue among the various Yemeni parties to establish stability and safeguard Yemen's unity and territorial integrity.
(2025-12-14). Territory For Peace? Leaked Miami Talks Reveal Shift In US Strategy On Ukraine. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( In November and December, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met covertly with Putin's close aide Kirill Dmitriev. A preliminary 28-point draft was shared with senior Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Andriy Yermak after their marathon talks. | Despite…
(2025-12-14). Kashmir Anti-National Activities: 40 Individuals Charged. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal move, police in Kashmir have filed a chargesheet against 40 individuals accused of participating in anti-national activities, an official reported on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Gunshots at Bondi: A Beachside Panic. devdiscourse.com Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach became the scene of a public scare as reports of gunfire emerged, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Authorities advise the public to steer clear as the investigation unfolds.
(2025-12-14). Russia: Orthodox Journalist To Face In Absentia Criminal Trial? Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Victoria Arnold | The Investigative Committee in Moscow has opened a criminal case against Orthodox journalist Kseniya Luchenko for a Telegram post in which she condemned a Russian missile strike on a Kyiv children's hospital in July 2024, and contrasted this with the Russian state and Moscow Patriarchate's promotion of so-called "traditional values". | Investigators opened the case against Luchenko under Criminal Code Article 207.3, Part 2 Paragraph d ("Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for reasons of political, ideological, raci…
(2025-12-14). US Congress Drags On Full Year Funding Bills, Risking Second Govt Shutdown. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-14). Hong Kong court set to rule in Jimmy Lai trial on Monday. CPJ staff
(2025-12-14). Honduran journalist attacked by local mayor, accomplice. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). IDF says it detained two Palestinians driving into West Bank settlement. haaretz.com
(2025-12-14). Ethiopian TikTok journalist Eyob Shimelis detained after corruption reporting. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). Conflict in Mecca: The Prophet Muhammad and Soft Power. juancole.com
(2025-12-14). US senator's revelations show Israel does not investigate war crimes against journalists; US and international community must step in. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-12-14). Can The Growth Trend In South Korea's Arms Industry Last? Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-14). "Identity is never fixed:" Interview with Iranian-American Artist Soraya Sharghi. juancole.com
(2025-12-14). Iran detains Iraqi Kurdish reporter and crew covering cultural festival. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). Trial of 12 journalists begins in Azerbaijan's case against Meydan TV. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). Maidan: A Coup or a Revolution? consortiumnews.com
(2025-12-14). Israeli Channel 14 reports casualties in shooting at Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-14). Serie Nacional: Las Tunas y Matanzas se escapan. cubadebate.cu Leñadores de Las Tunas y Cocodrilos de Matanzas ganaron hoy sus respectivos desafíos y amenazaron con escaparse del pelotón de vanguardia en la recta final de la fase clasificatoria de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los vigentes campeones se mantuvieron firmes en la primera posición seguidos a dos juegos y medio por los yumurinos.
(2025-12-14). Camila y Alejandra, espirituanas en una biblioteca. cubadebate.cu El diálogo fluyó con ellas como si fueran mis hijas. No era ningún montaje. Vienen a esta Biblioteca al menos dos veces a la semana a estudiar para pruebas, seminarios y trabajos prácticos. Aquí encuentran más silencio, tranquilidad y mucha compresión de los bibliotecarios. Camila quiere ser veterinaria y Alejandra Pediatra.
(2025-12-14). Díaz-Canel: "La unidad que necesitamos es la de quienes discuten fuerte, pero marchan juntos" cubadebate.cu Nos espera un trabajo intenso. Que nadie espere soluciones fáciles o inmediatas, consideró este sábado, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al clausurar la jornada de trabajo del XI Pleno del órgano superior de dirección del Partido entre uno y otro congreso.
(2025-12-14). Desarticulan en La Habana peligrosa red de tráfico de drogas. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de la operación, 24 personas fueron detenidas y se encuentran bajo proceso penal, mientras se incautaron más de 11 millones de CUP que iban a ser extraídos del país para financiar actividades delictivas. Las fuerzas del orden ocuparon además precursores químicos como acetona, vehículos y viviendas.
(2025-12-14). Acuerda XI Pleno del Comité Central posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso del Partido. cubadebate.cu Los miembros del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, reunidos este sábado en su XI Pleno, acordaron posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso de la organización política, previsto a efectuarse en abril del 2026.
(2025-12-14). Estados Unidos: Muertos y heridos tras tiroteo masivo en Universidad de Brown. cubadebate.cu El director del FBI, Kash Patel, aseguró que personal de la agencia se encuentra en el lugar de los hechos y presta asistencia a otros organismos. "Pondremos a su disposición todos los recursos necesarios. Por favor, oren por todos los involucrados. Actualizaremos la información a medida que podamos", declaró.
(2025-12-13). A path forward for Palestinian resistance. iacenter.org By Susan Abulhawa December 11, 2025 The following remarks were delivered by internationally renowned and award-winning Palestinian author and poet Susan Abulhawa to the Muwatin's 30th Annual Conference, "The Impact of the Genocide in Gaza on the Future of the World and the Reading of the Palestinian Question" on Dec. 3, 2025. I want to talk about the strategic ≠ ≠mistakes we've made, the lessons we can learn, and to humbly offer suggestions on how we move forward our indigenous liberation struggle. In my view, one of the most painful and recurring patterns in our struggle — a strategic error that has,…
(2025-12-13). Israeli drone strike kills several Palestinians in vehicle west of Gaza City. tehrantimes.com Several Palestinians were killed and injured on Saturday after an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle west of Gaza City, WAFA reported Saturday, citing local sources.
(2025-12-13). Israel says it killed Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza strike. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities, as the vehicle was driving along the Al-Rashid coastal road, in the Hamas-controlled part of Gaza. | Israel's Prime Mi…
(2025-12-13). 13 Gazans dead as heavy rains batter territory. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza's civil defence agency on Friday said at least 13 people had died in the last 24 hours, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as a winter storm batters the territory. | Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late Wednesday, compounding the suffering of the territory's residents, nearly all of whom were displaced during more than two years of war. | Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, told AFP three children had died from exposure to the cold — two in Gaza City and one in…
(2025-12-13). Desperate children in Gaza try to keep floodwater out of tents. aljazeera.com Video shows children in Gaza desperately trying to sweep floodwater away from their makeshift tents.
(2025-12-13). LIVE: Israel says it killed Hamas' Raed Saad in Gaza; group condemns attack. aljazeera.com Israel says 'key' Hamas member targeted in north Strip as army threatens to bomb southern Lebanon.
(2025-12-13). Global Outrage Peaks: UN Votes 139-12 to Save Gaza from Starvation. thinktank.pk In a landmark move underscoring the world's growing impatience with humanitarian blockades, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a powerful resolution urging Israel to open the floodgates for aid into Gaza. Adopted on December 12, 2025, this non-binding but symbolically charged decision comes at a critical juncture, just months after a fragile ceasefire brokered …
(2025-12-13). Israel claims to have killed senior Hamas commander, Raed Saad, in Gaza. aljazeera.com There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or from medics that Saad was among the dead.
(2025-12-13). The Transatlantic Rift over Gaza's Future. juancole.com Europe wants to reduce the suffering in Gaza. The U.S. is focused on security. | By | (
(2025-12-13). Israel kills Palestinian in Jabalia, as Gaza reels from storm. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued their violation of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, carrying out several attacks on Saturday morning, including the killing of a teenager. | The teenager was identified as 19-year-old Muhammad Sabri Al-Adham, who was shot dead in the The Israeli military also launched airstrikes on areas in the Al-Tuffah neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, north of Rafah, and areas east of Khan Younis, south of the enclave | Israeli forces have killed at least 385 Palestinians in vi…
(2025-12-13). Gaza students return to war-damaged colleges, holding onto hope amid ruins. independent.co.ug 
GAZA, ISRAEL | Xinhua | Among the rubble of Gaza City's Islamic University, Ahmed Totah approached his first classroom with a mix of fear and hope. The campus was badly damaged, but the 19-year-old was finally starting the university education he had dreamed of. "I never imagined this moment would come so quickly," he said, …
(2025-12-13). It is not too late for the world to redeem itself on Gaza. aljazeera.com And it can do so by saving its children.
(2025-12-13). Israeli claims to have killed senior Hamas commander, Raed Saad, in Gaza. aljazeera.com There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or from medics that Saad was among the dead.
(2025-12-13). Eurovision legends to surrender trophies as boycott over Gaza intensifies. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Reflecting a growing momentum in the cultural boycott against Israel, legendary Irish singer Charlie McGettigan has announced he will surrender his 1994 Eurovision trophy.
(2025-12-13). Virtual reality offers escape to Gaza children wounded in Israel's war. aljazeera.com VR headsets are offering injured, traumatised Palestinian children respite from hardships in war-torn Gaza.
(2025-12-13). Israel says killed 4 in Gaza attack, including Hamas commander. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed on Saturday following a deliberate airstrike on vehicle in Gaza City. | Israeli officials said Saed was driving along the al-Rashid coastal road. Three others were reportedly killed in the incident, which is Israel's biggest violation of the October ceasefire so far. | The Israeli military claimed that Saed was "operating tore-establish Hamas's capabilities". | Hamas have yet to comment on the incident. | Israel has carried out multiple ceasefire violations on Saturday, carrying out several attacks on Saturday morning, including the killing of a…
(2025-12-13). Storm Byron impacts 250,000 displaced Gazans as infrastructure collapses. tehrantimes.com Gaza's Government Media Office has issued updates detailing the extent of the devastation left by Storm Byron across Gaza.
(2025-12-13). Sex Trafficking Prosecutions Won't Stop the Next Epstein. Here's What Will. truthout.org What can be done to stop another Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and their network of people who participated in the abuse of more than 1,000 girls and young women? Right now, the U.S. right and carceral liberal forces (including many Democrats) are focused heavily on demanding that the Department of Justice release the grand jury files related to the Epstein case — as though this "smoking gun"… |
(2025-12-13). Difunden nuevas fotos de Epstein que muestran a Trump, Clinton y el expríncipe Andrés. cubadebate.cu Los demócratas del Comité de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. difundieron este viernes 19 fotografías más del patrimonio del difunto magnate financiero y delincuente sexual convicto Jeffrey Epstein. El presidente Donald Trump, Bill Gates y el expríncipe Andrés están entre las personas fotografiadas.
(2025-12-13). Trump's Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Outlines Imperial Intentions for Latin America. scheerpost.com By Michael Fox for Truthout On Wednesday, December 10, Donald Trump announced that the United States had seized a tanker in the Caribbean carrying more than 1.6 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil. "Large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and other things are happening," Trump told the press. The seizure is only the latest move …
(2025-12-13). Who's the Dictator? Venezuela's Maduro or Ukraine's Zelenskyy. dissidentvoice.org Washington brands Nicolás Maduro a dictator, celebrates Volodymyr Zelenskyy as democratic, and sponsors María Corina Machado to achieve regime change in Venezuela rather than promote genuine democracy. Within the narrow spectrum of establishment punditry, "dictator" functions as a term of opprobrium reserved for governments Washington designates as enemies. By this measure, Maduro is cast as …
(2025-12-13). Hostage Property and the Global Firestorm. dissidentvoice.org 
Sanctions and asset seizures are not neutral tools. They are weapons of empire. Venezuela and Russia stand at the center of this economic warfare, but they are not alone. From Iraq to Libya, nations have been stripped of their wealth, their citizens punished, and their sovereignty undermined. What emerges is a global system where confiscation …
(2025-12-13). Palestinians in Jordan Valley will lose 11,000 acres because of fence 'Israel' is constructing. thecanary.co According to Haaretz, the Israeli occupation army is erecting an internal separation wall deep inside the Northern Jordan Valley — at least 12‚ÄØkilometres west of the Jordanian border. This barrier is intended to separate the illegal colonial settlements from Palestinian villages in the West Bank. Israeli occupation to construct a 22 km wall in Jordan […] | By
(2025-12-13). Black Sea must not be confrontation area after strikes: Erdogan. newarab.com 
"The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Everyone needs safe navigation in the Black Sea," he was quoted as telling reporters aboard his plane, according to the official…
(2025-12-13). Amnesty International reports torture and human rights violations at "Alligator Alcatraz" indybay.org Alligator Alcatraz a.k.a. Everglades Detention Facility…
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). In 2026, Philadelphia neighborhoods will show off with bells on. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Twenty bell-shaped sculptures made of high-density foam will be displayed in Philadelphia's neighborhoods during the nation's 250th birthday next year, each painted by an artist to reflect the respective neighborhood. |
(2025-12-13). China to Expand Trade Next Year While Seeking "Sustainable" Growth. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF China has announced plans to expand both exports and imports next year to promote "sustainable" trade, as its massive trade surplus fuels tensions with global partners and draws criticism from the IMF. Senior official Han Wenxiu stated the government would encourage service exports, boost household incomes, and remove consumption restrictions while trying to …
(2025-12-13). India-Russia Relations: The Message Behind Putin's Visit Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Ivan Lidarev | Russian President Vladimir Putin made a
(2025-12-13). Israeli forces launch new attacks on southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Israeli forces carried out renewed attacks on southern Lebanon, including artillery shelling and naval fire, in a continued violation of the ceasefire agreement and UN Security Council Resolution.
(2025-12-13). Recalling Raja Rammohun Roy: His Last Years In England From 1831-1833 Essay. eurasiareview.com Epic personalities like Raja Rammohun Roy are likened to meteors blazing across the skies. Rammohun Roy was a larger-than-life character who drew upon centuries of wisdom and knowledge in his effort to challenge and change a world dominated by colonial powers. One hundred and ninety-two years after his passing away, Rammohun Roy remains a 'pioneer' in the genesis of nationalism in India. | Sri Aurobindo, the saint-philosopher-poet in 'Savitri' penned the following verse, an apt description for the generation of the early 19th century: | "Forerunners of a divine multitude, | / Out of the paths of the morning st…
(2025-12-13). Ethiopia: Systematic repression of human rights defenders exposes the failure of Post-2018 Reforms and reveals the urgent need of protection. fidh.org On International Human Rights Day, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) warns of an alarming escalation of repression in Ethiopia, as a new report published today reveals widespread patterns of arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, killings and exile targeting human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists.
Paris – Geneva, 10 December 2025. The report called « The Illusion of Progress: Ethiopia's human rights defenders under attack » is (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). One Year After Assad's Fall: Iran's Strategic Collapse In Syria. juancole.com By ( The fall of Syrian Presiden…
(2025-12-13). US funded covert training of activists ahead of Nepal coup, leaked documents reveal. tehrantimes.com Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone indicate that U.S. government—funded organizations covertly supported and trained Nepalese youth activists in the years leading up to the violent overthrow of Nepal's government in September, amid Washington's efforts to curb what it perceives as Chinese and Indian influence in the country.
(2025-12-13). Libya reopens National Museum in Tripoli after years of closure. aljazeera.com Libya's National Museum in Tripoli has reopened for the first time in more than a decade.
(2025-12-13). John Cena set for final WWE appearance. tribune.com.pk 
John Cena, one of WWE's most iconic superstars and a 17-time World Champion, is set to bring the curtain down on his legendary in-ring career later today as he headlines Saturday Night's Main Event at the Capital One Arena. | The final chapter of Cena's more than two-decade-long wrestling journey will see him square off against Gunther, who earned the right to face the WWE great by winning the Last Time Is Now tournament. The bout has been the centrepiece of Cena's year-long farewell tour and is widely regarded as one of the most significant moments in sports entertainment this year. | In the days leading up t…
(2025-12-13). Men's doubles claim title: 2025 AYPG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's men's doubles table tennis team won the title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). National Research, Technology Week underway. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The National Research and Technology Week is being held from December 13 to 18 across the country.
(2025-12-13). Black Sea Strike: Russian Drones Hit Turkish-Owned Vessels in Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Russia escalated its maritime campaign by launching coordinated drone and missile strikes on two key Ukrainian ports, Chornomorsk and Odesa, damaging three Turkish-owned commercial vessels, including one carrying food supplies. The attack came just hours after Turkish President Erdogan proposed a limited ceasefire for energy and port infrastructure to President Putin, underscoring a …
(2025-12-13). Shahed-136: Iranian innovation reshaping global drone warfare. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Shahed-136 drone has quietly rewritten the rules of drone warfare—forcing global military powers to rethink how battlefield dominance is achieved.
(2025-12-13). Hezbollah will never accept surrender, Qassem stresses. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed Saturday "The resistance is not prepared to accept any framework that leads to surrender to the Israeli occupation entity or US hegemony."
(2025-12-13). Salah assists Ekitike's second as Liverpool beat Brighton in EPL. aljazeera.com Mohamed Salah came off the bench to assist the second of Hugo Ekitike's double as Liverpool returned to winning ways.
(2025-12-13). Iran seizes foreign tanker with 6 mln liters of smuggled fuel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel in the Sea of Oman, authorities said, in a move aimed at combating regional fuel trafficking networks.
(2025-12-13). Journey to Ivye, the city of four faiths, home to oldest mosque. eng.belta.by Ivye is known as the city of four faiths: Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, and Jewish. It is also the Mecca of Belarusian Tatars.
(2025-12-13). Irreparable Defeat cartoon festival to highlight themes of resistance, justice. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The third edition of the Irreparable Defeat Cartoon and Caricature Competition will be held on the themes the irreparable defeat of the Zionist regime in the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, the defeat of the Zionist regime in the Operation True Promise III, and the martyrs of the 12-day war.
(2025-12-13). Conviction of former DG ISI: political impact. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-13). Sudan: UN Strongly Condemns Deadly Drone Attack On Peacekeeping Base In Kordofan. eurasiareview.com Six peacekeepers were killed, and eight others injured, in drone attacks targeting the UN logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, on Saturday. | The blue helmets were all members of the Bangladeshi contingent serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), the oil-rich region between Sudan and South Sudan which has been contested since their separation in 2011. | Kadugli is the capital of South Kordofan state in Sudan, where violent clashes have raged between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) who have been at war for nearly three years. | Attacks against…
(2025-12-13). North Korea Awards Heroes from Ukraine War Deployment to Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly honored an army engineering unit that returned from a four-month combat deployment to Russia's Kursk region, praising their "heroic" actions in a televised Pyongyang ceremony. Kim awarded state honors and posthumously recognized nine soldiers killed during the mission, confirming North Korea's direct military involvement in the …
(2025-12-13). All set to launch year's last polio eradication drive across the country from Monday. tribune.com.pk 
The last nationwide polio eradication campaign of the year is set to begin on Monday, aiming at vaccinating around 45.5 million children across the country. | The campaign was highlighted at an awareness event held at the Arts Council of Pakistan Karachi, where Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab, union council chairmen, health partners and community leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen local government support for polio eradication. | Addressing the gathering, Mayor Wahab stressed that the government alone cannot eliminate polio without public cooperation. "A clap requires two hands. The state…
(2025-12-13). The Golan Heights: From Demilitarization To A Pursuit Of Peace Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Kabir Taneja and Samidha Jain | The dramatic collapse of the Ba'athist Syria under the Bashar al-Assad government in December 2024 triggered a dramatic recalibration of the Golan Heights' status in West Asia. Israel rapidly asserted military control over the remaining Syrian portions of the territory, leaving little space for ambiguity in its strategic calculus. | Benjamin Netanyahu asserts the stance that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) presence in the region acts as a
(2025-12-13). Congress Amplifies 'Vote Chori' Campaign with Mega Rally at Ramlila Maidan. devdiscourse.com The Congress is set to escalate its campaign against alleged vote rigging with a rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, aiming to hold the government and Election Commission responsible for purported election interference.
(2025-12-13). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-13). Hungarian protesters demand PM Viktor Orban quits over child abuse scandals. aljazeera.com Orban's government has been rocked by several child-abuse scandals in recent years.
(2025-12-13). Palantir Projection Palo Alto. indybay.org Video 24 seconds. Hamilton Ave. side of Palantir office building, Last photo "Palantir's Peter Thiel is spying on you" also on Hamilton Ave.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). How Conflict Timber Became a National Security Threat in The Gambia. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early 2010s, West African countries imposed stricter environmental regulations, anticipating a steady decline in timber exports due to ECOWAS restrictions on endangered rosewood. Instead, The Gambia saw an increase in rosewood shipments through its capital's seaport, amid the ongoing Casamance insurgency and Gambia government's imposition of what looked symbolic or rhetorically-motivated sanctions of …
(2025-12-13). Successful China book launch in New York City. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead December 9, 2025 New York City A packed room of mainly activists attended a book launch meeting on Dec. 6 for an exciting, newly published book, "China Changes Everything: Observations on Global Change." The book, a compilation of articles written by over 30 activist authors, is a project of Friends of Socialist China and published by World View Forum. The meeting was held at Workers World Party's New York City office. Two representatives from China's Mission to the United Nations attended the launch. Authors attend China book launch meeting, Dec. 6, New York City. (Photo: John Catalinotto) Tw…
(2025-12-13). Belarus' ambassador meets with Belgrade University students. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Serbia Sergei Malinovsky met with students of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade. The students presented their Belarusian- and Serbian-language projects about Belarus and Serbia.
(2025-12-13). Together culturally, divorced politically. tribune.com.pk 
Naseer Turabi was one of my mentors, and I had the privilege of learning the intricacies of literature from him. Jaun Elia, Obaidullah Aleem, Parveen Shakir and Iftikhar Arif were other legends of the era who contributed to not only theme-laden poetry, rich, articulate and exceptional to this day, with a personified edge in ghazals (ode) in their own unique style. The era from 1980s, and till the dawn of the new century, also saw a mosaic of mushairas not only on television (the sole PTV then) as well as at the Karachi Arts Council, Aero Club and educational institutes. | A specialty of those days was the cros…
(2025-12-13). Rumi and Shakespeare: On Forgiveness and Reconciliation. juancole.com This essay first appeared at Jalaluddin Rumi (d. 1273) has sometimes been called "the Shakespeare of the East." The comparison is just: Both authors powerfully shaped the languages in which they wrote—Persian and English, respectively—and both explored the full dimensions of the human experience. Both also sho…
(2025-12-13). China Controls 90% of AI's Lifeline — Here's How Pax Silica Fights Back. thinktank.pk In an era where artificial intelligence isn't just transforming industries—it's redefining global power—the United States has rolled out a bold counterplay against mounting vulnerabilities. Enter Pax Silica, a U.S.-led coalition unveiled on December 11, 2025, designed to lock down the silicon supply chain that powers everything from smartphone chips to massive AI data centers. Named …
(2025-12-13). CDF Munir says Pakistan Army fully prepared to counter internal, external threats. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of the Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to counter all internal and external threats confronting the country. He said, the coutnry's armed forces are capable enought to counter all extremist groups and foil their defarious designs, meant to harm Pakistan. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) made the remarks during his visit to the Gujranwala and Sialkot garrisons, where he was briefed on the operational readiness and key initiatives aimed at strengthening combat pre…
(2025-12-13). Child of Dust: A man's search for his father after the Vietnam War. aljazeera.com Everything changes for 55-year old Sang, a child of the Vietnam war, when he miraculously discovers his American father.
(2025-12-13). Inside the world of Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines. aljazeera.com 101 East investigates Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines and their impact on the faithful and the vulnerable.
(2025-12-13). Has (German Minister) Pistorius lost his mind? indybay.org This is not just about the German ‚ÄöMinister for War Preparedness', but about all European politicians who have been telling us for months about the 'Russian attack in two years'. The question is: why are politicians and military leaders so confidently spreading theories that do not stand up to scrutiny? And how should we deal with such people? (The text refers to the EU, but it may also be of interest to readers in the US and other countries, even if the problems there are different.)…
(2025-12-13). The great European asset heist will fail. strategic-culture.su By Leanna YAVELSKAYA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Let's stop pretending Brussels is engaged in noble statecraft. The EU's rush…
(2025-12-13). Hydro produces clean Snake River energy; the Left wants to wreck it. wattsupwiththat.com Energy Secretary Chris Wright said of his visit to Ice Harbor: "Hydroelectric dams have provided affordable and reliable electricity to millions of American families and businesses for decades. Thanks to President Trump's leadership, they will continue to do so!"
(2025-12-13). Belarus formalizes updated military policy. eng.belta.by Belarus has formalized its updated national military policy. This is stipulated in Law No. 111-Z "On amendments to laws on ensuring military security and defense", dated 9 December 2025.
(2025-12-13). 'Chilling effect': Israel measures raise press freedom fears. newarab.com 
A raft of proposed measures from Israel's ruling coalition targeting the media has sparked outrage, with critics warning the planned reforms would deliver a blow to press freedom. | Suggested changes to public broadcasting, coupled with a bid to give permanent powers to the government
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Iran-China relations a choice, not compulsion: Deputy FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh emphasized the enduring, civilizational, and strategic nature of Iran-China relations as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in political, economic, and technological fields.
(2025-12-13). Celebrity Composer's Home Targeted in Bold Theft by Delivery Driver. devdiscourse.com Renowned Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej has accused an online food delivery driver of entering his home and stealing a sump cover. The incident, which he claims took place on Thursday evening, was detailed in a social media post where Kej tagged delivery service Zomato and Bengaluru City Police.
(2025-12-13). Premier League clubs prepare for AFCON exodus. tribune.com.pk 
Players heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations should depart with the blessing of their respective clubs according to Everton manager David Moyes, but his viewpoint might not be shared by rivals who face weeks without some of their top names. | The majority of Premier League clubs will be impacted in some way by the 24-nation tournament that kicks off in Morocco on December 21 and concludes on January 18. | With no mid-season break in the Premier League, six rounds of fixtures are scheduled during AFCON as well as the FA Cup third round and League Cup quarter-finals. | Promoted Sunderland, who have defied ex…
(2025-12-13). 42 Lebanese 'missing', 23 captured by Israel: prisoners' group. newarab.com 
The fate of at least 42 Lebanese citizens remains unknown after last year's war with Israel, while 23 others are still in Israeli imprisonment, according to a memorandum delivered to President Joseph Aoun. | Among the 23, 11 men were captured during the Israeli offensive, nine were captured after a US-brokered ceasefire, and three were taken decades ago, according to the letter sent by the Lebanese Association for Prisoners and Released Detainees. | Cross-border hostilities since October 2023 between the Hezbollah militant group and Israel spiralled into a full-scale war in September 2024, when Israel launched a…
(2025-12-13). Could violence in the DRC become a regional conflict? aljazeera.com Rwandan-backed rebels seize city week after Trump oversees peace deal.
(2025-12-13). Three U.S. Citizens Detained by Federal Immigration Agents in Southern California Speak Out For the First Time. lataco.com U.S. Senate report reveals new testimonies from detained victims of Border Patrol: "I couldn't breathe. They pulled me up, and when I turned around, they told me that if I looked at their faces, they would slam me again," Cardenas said.
(2025-12-13). Supporting the voice of documentary filmmakers in Bishkek. fidh.org Like every year, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) supports the independent documentary film festival BIR DUINO, which opens this Saturday, 13 December, in Bishkek. Ilya Nuzov, Director of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk at FIDH, will be part of the jury.
Paris, Bishkek, 11 December 2025. Documentary filmmakers from around the world, human rights defenders, artists and citizens gather there to keep alive a space of freedom that is becoming increasingly fragile. (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Explosion near Wana kills Afghan girl, injures boy. tribune.com.pk 
An explosion occurred on the Wana—Karikot Road near Faizullah Kot in South Waziristan's Lower Wana on Friday, when explosive material planted in a bridge on the main road detonated, police sources said. The blast took place as a Biju car was crossing the bridge. | The incident resulted in the death of an Afghan refugee girl, while a boy was injured and immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Police confirmed that the explosive material had been in place for several days before detonation. | Read: Mortar shell blast kills two students | After the blast, security forces and police cord…
(2025-12-13). US, Ukraine to discuss truce in Berlin ahead of Europe summit. newarab.com 
Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks A US official said overnight that President Donald Trump's envoy
(2025-12-13). Russia claims Ukraine used chemical weapons 600+ times on frontlines; Toxic warfare exposed. hindustantimes.com Russia's RCBZ chief, Alexei Rtishchev, claimed over 600 instances of Ukraine using chemical agents, including CS gas, chloropicrin, BZ, and prussic acid, in military operations and alleged assassination attempts. Rtishchev also cited threats to chemical and nuclear facilities in Ukraine, suggesting potential contamination risks, and highlighted Western support in supplying protective equipment to Kyiv. He alleged Ukraine's UAVs and munitions were being adapted for chemical warfare, while accusing Ukrainian officials of mismanaging hazardous sites. Ukraine has not commented, and independent verification of these c…
(2025-12-13). Controversy Erupts as MGNREGA Renamed: A Cosmetic Makeover or Strategic Erasure? devdiscourse.com The Cabinet has sanctioned a contentious Bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), sparking criticism from Congress officials.
(2025-12-13). Kyrgyzstan: FIDH Delegation Barred from Entering Kyrgyzstan Following FIDH's Designation as "Undesirable" by Russia. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), strongly condemns the politically motivated refusal by the Kyrgyzstani authorities to allow a delegation of FIDH representatives into Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Paris, 12 December 2025. On the early morning of 12 December 2025, Kyrgyzstani border guards at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek denied three (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). Why Small Language Models Are the Real Path to Digital Sovereignty in the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu Beyond the Illusion of Sovereignty Across the Global South, governments find themselves pulled into the race to build national large language models (LLMs). These efforts often stem from the belief that technological sovereignty can be measured by computing capacity or model size. Over the past two years, a dominant global narrative has taken hold—echoed through …
(2025-12-13). Beware of Tricky Calls: Himachal Police Alerts Against Online Trading Scams. devdiscourse.com In an alarming development, the Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a strong advisory cautioning the public about unsolicited calls offering online trading, IPO subscriptions, and investment schemes. This comes in the wake of a significant fraud case where an apple orchardist fell victim to a Rs 36 lakh scam.
(2025-12-13). High demand for 2026 World Cup tickets. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, soccer's world governing body said on Friday, despite an outcry from fan groups this week about high prices for the tournament. | Fans from more than 200 countries and territories applied via FIFA.com for seats at the first 48-team World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, FIFA said. | Football Supporters Europe (FSE) on Thursday called on FIFA to immediately halt sales of national team allocations, accusing the governing body of imposi…
(2025-12-13). Reassessing the Use of Article 122 TFEU: A Legal and Political Misstep. moderndiplomacy.eu I recall how, when I was still teaching EU law at ULB, I used to point to Article 122 TFEU with a certain pride bordering on mischief. "Students," I would say, "we always complain that the treaties leave us powerless in a crisis—but look, quietly hidden in plain sight, there is this little Swiss-army-knife provision …
(2025-12-13). Iran, Armenia discuss boosting electricity imports next year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The electricity officials from Iran and the Republic of Armenia on Saturday discussed increasing the electricity imports during hut Summer of 2026.
(2025-12-13). Trump claims truce between Thailand, Cambodia despite clashes. newarab.com 
Fighting raged on Saturday morning Thai officials have said they did not agree to a ceasefire, and Cambodia has not commented on Trump's claim. Its defence ministry instead said
(2025-12-13). Why Are Dem Governors Staying Silent About Trump's Attack on State AI Laws? truthout.org Polls show that a majority of US voters — and especially Democrats — want more robust guardrails on artificial intelligence, but Democratic governors' silence on President Donald Trump's directive banning states from regulating AI has some observers asking if lobbying by the powerful industry is to blame. Sludge's David Moore and Donald Shaw reported Friday that tech titans including OpenAI… |
(2025-12-13). ISPR releases new song celebrating armed forces' unity. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Tehran, Addis Ababa stress expanding political, economic ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian foreign minister and the speaker of Ethiopia's House of Representatives have met in Tehran to stress the need for development of relations and strengthening of parliamentary cooperation.
(2025-12-13). Daily Memo: ICE Prowls Around L.A. and San Diego, Kidnapping at Least Seven Individuals. lataco.com ICE agents continue terrorizing southern California, kidnapping many including a gardener taken from his work truck.
(2025-12-13). BJP's New State Office: A Beacon of Modern Political Infrastructure. devdiscourse.com The foundation stone for the BJP's new state office was laid by the party's national president, J P Nadda, on Saturday, marking a significant step in modernizing the organizational infrastructure. Nadda emphasized the infusion of fresh energy into the BJP through this new establishment.
(2025-12-13). UN chief arrives in Iraq to mark end of UNAMI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has arrived in Baghdad on Saturday to mark the end of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).
(2025-12-13). Nowruz-observing countries meet in New Delhi on safeguarding shared heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A number of cultural officials from countries where Nowruz is observed met in New Delhi on the sidelines of a UNESCO meeting to discuss coordination among member states of the UNESCO-registered festival.
(2025-12-13). K-P CM orders crackdown on profiteering, hoarding of essential commodities. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the Food Department to intensify action against profiteering and hoarding of essential commodities, emphasizing that the availability of food items at officially notified prices must be ensured across the province to provide maximum relief to the public. | Chairing an important meeting of the Food Department at the Chief Minister's Secretariat here on Saturday, the Chief Minister stressed the need for increasing field visits and inspections to improve public facilitation and monitoring of markets. | He also directed the department to formula…
(2025-12-13). Govt pushes ahead with Basant revival, imposes strict kite laws. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has moved forward with preparations to revive the Basant festival in Lahore in February, finalising a detailed regulatory framework that includes registration fees for kite-related businesses, strict material standards, enhanced enforcement measures, and new safety requirements for motorcyclists. | The Lahore district administration has announced registration fees for kite and string manufacturers as part of the first phase of official preparations. Under the new rules, kite and string manufacturers will be required to pay a registration fee of Rs1,000, while kite-flying associations will…
(2025-12-13). Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia Kenyans want their sons back. independent.co.ug 
Kenya's foreign minister said some 200 Kenyans were known to be fighting for Russia and acknowledged that recruitment networks were still active NEWS ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | David Kuloba's mother warned him about going to Russia after he accepted a job as a security guard advertised by a recruitment agency in Kenya. At first the family, …
(2025-12-13). Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states. tribune.com.pk 
California and 19 other US states filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. | The lawsuit in federal court in Boston is at least the third to challenge the fee announced by Trump in September, which dramatically raises the cost of obtaining H-1B visas. Currently, employers typically pay between $2,000 and $5,000 in fees. | California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said in a release that Trump lacks the power to impose the fee, opens new tab and that it violates federal law, which allows immigration authorities to…
(2025-12-13). State of Michigan Retirement System drops all investments in Israel Bonds. iacenter.org Photo websource: Michigan Divest instagram December 8, 2025 The following news release was issued by Michigan Divest on Nov. 21, 2025. After a year-long statewide divestment campaign led by Michigan residents, the Michigan Department of Treasury has dropped all State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) investments in Israel Bonds. The SMRS is among the top performing retirement systems in the U.S., with $115 billion in assets in its investment portfolio, holding the pension funds of more than half a million current and former public employees. The SMRS portfolio directly funds multiple subcomponent retirement sy…
(2025-12-13). Saturday 12/13: Fascist Crawl/Billionaire Bash downtown Palo Alto. indybay.org Start at plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA…
(2025-12-13). Kerala Has Abolished Extreme Poverty. popularresistance.org On 1 November 2025, the south-western Indian state of Kerala — home to 34 million people — was declared free from extreme poverty by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Kerala is one of the few places in the world to have eradicated extreme poverty, following China, which announced in 2022 that it had eradicated extreme poverty nationwide. | Kerala's achievement is significant for two reasons. First, in a country where hundreds of millions of people still live in poverty, Kerala is the only one of India's twenty-eight states and eight union territories to have overcome extreme poverty.
(2025-12-13). ICRC-IFRC Joint Statement on National Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025…
(2025-12-13). Two women allegedly gang raped in Lahore, four suspects arrested. tribune.com.pk 
Two women were allegedly gang raped in Lahore, police said on Saturday, adding that a case has been registered and four suspects have been taken into custody. | According to police, the incident was reported in the Sundar area, where a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged on the complaint of victims' mother, Jamila Bibi, a resident of Theme Park, Lahore. The FIR names five accused — Qasim, Umair Jatt, Ali Akbar Wattoo, Zia-ur-Rehman and Ahmed Raza. | Police said the complainant stated that her daughters left home for work on December 11, 2025, at around 3: 30pm and returned at approximately 9: 00pm th…
(2025-12-13). Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts sanctions. aljazeera.com Nobel Peace Prize winner among dozens released as United States removes potash sanctions.
(2025-12-13). 5 Million Fans Storm FIFA Site — The Biggest Ticket Frenzy in History. thinktank.pk 5M ticket requests in 24 hours! FIFA World Cup 2026 demand explodes for Colombia vs Portugal & more. Full guide to Random Selection Draw, hottest matches, and how to score tickets before Jan 13. The biggest soccer party on Earth hasn't even kicked off yet, but the frenzy is real. Just one day after the …
(2025-12-13). UN Human Rights Day for Immigrants is on ICE. indybay.org Human Rights activists observing Human Rights Day rallied at San Francisco City Hall to show support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in Paris in 1948, stressing the need now more than ever for its application in an era seeing a rise in Fascism.
(2025-12-13). Security gaps, lack of services expose governance failures in Tirah Valley. tribune.com.pk 
The deteriorating situation in Tirah Valley has highlighted deep-rooted governance failures, with security officials pointing to the absence of basic services, weak administration and limited law enforcement as key challenges in the remote region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. | Officials of the Frontier Corps said the vacuum created by poor governance has been exploited by extremist and criminal groups, including Fitna-al-Khawarij, which they accused of promoting instability and financing activities through drug trafficking and extortion. | Inspector General Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa North said the province s…
(2025-12-13). Study Finds PFAS in Drinking Water Puts Pregnant People and Their Babies at Risk. truthout.org When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include the chance of low birth weight, preterm birth and infant mortality. Even more troubling, our team of economic researchers and hydrologists found that PFAS exposure… |
(2025-12-13). Thursday 12/11: SF General UCSF Rally to Protest Murder of UPTE CWA Social Worker. indybay.org In front of SF General Hospital on Potrero Avenue…
(2025-12-13). RSF drone strike kills at least three in central Sudan, injures several. aljazeera.com Paramilitary force intensifies offensive in Kordofan region after seizing control of Darfur in October.
(2025-12-13). Caspian maritime consortium, ports expansion highlight Iran's push for sea-based growth. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran plans to establish a maritime consortium in the Caspian Sea with the participation of private-sector companies from Iran and Russia in the coming months, the head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) said on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). 10 conservation, organizing projects planned for Sassanid World Heritage site of Fars. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Director of Sassanid Landscape World Heritage site of Fars province announced the completion of administrative procedures to sign contracts for 10 new conservation and organizing projects in two world heritage sites of this landscape.
(2025-12-13). Hezbollah leader: Disarming resistance would mean Lebanon's end. tehrantimes.com Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected any attempts to disarm the resistance, framing such efforts as a direct extension of Israel's strategic objectives and a threat to Lebanon's very existence.
(2025-12-13). Saturday 12/13: The Holiday Holla | Stop Cop City Bay Area Teach-In. indybay.org Oakstop | 1721 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94612 | Telegraph Room…
(2025-12-13). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-13). hid in trash cans and garbage Unhoused people in Tel Aviv struggle to survive inclement weather. haaretz.com While some unhoused Israelis search for shelter in the street, others do so in temporary shelters. 'Anything that affects an ordinary person affects unhoused people tenfold. They're extremely susceptible to the cold,' says a doctor who volunteers in an NGO operating in the Tel Aviv area…
(2025-12-13). UK sanctions several senior RSF commanders for 'mass killings'. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Own Nothing? Welcome to Technofeudalism. fairobserver.com From browsing blogs to trading Instagram reels, from sharing memes to stumbling upon an embarrassing Facebook comment, everyday online activity unfolds at the very center of technofeudalism. This theory suggests that modern capitalism is evolving into a new system resembling feudalism, in which power and wealth are concentrated not in competitive markets but in a…
(2025-12-13). Tibetans Celebrate the Dalai Lama Receiving the Nobel Peace 36 Years Ago. indybay.org Tibetans in Exile and Supporters Worldwide Celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Dalai Lama's Nobel Peace Prize and His 90th Birthday…
(2025-12-13). Friday 12/12: Protest against the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli consulate – 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2025-12-13). Video: Israeli tourist assaults Italians for supporting Palestine. thecanary.co In a perfect illustration of the arrogance, racism, inhumanity and sense of entitlement of Zionism and its adherents, an Israeli tourist has harassed and assaulted an Italian — in the Italian port town of Brindisi — for supporting Palestine: All too typically, local police admitted they took no action and made no arrests. Featured image […] | By
(2025-12-13). New Report Reveals TSA Is Sharing Names of All Airline Passengers With ICE. truthout.org As a "chilling" report in the New York Times revealed that the Transportation Security Administration is providing the names of all airline passengers to immigration officials, President Donald Trump's administration on Friday also openly continued its war on immigrants by announcing an end to allowing relatives of citizens or lawful permanent residents to enter the United States while awaiting… |
(2025-12-13). Why Iran's Regime Is Executing Its Own People? OpEd. eurasiareview.com The sharp rise in executions and the relentless persecution of political prisoners in Iran are not signs of strength; they are symptoms of fear. The ruling clerical regime is suppressing its own people because it is facing a deep and multi-layered crisis of legitimacy. | Economic collapse, widespread public dissent, international isolation, and an organised democratic opposition have converged to expose the regime's vulnerability. In response, it has chosen its most familiar survival tactic: repression through terror. | Nowhere is this more visible than in Iran's prisons. Political prisoners, many of whom have…
(2025-12-13). Digital Payments And Financial Inclusion: What The Global Evidence Shows OpEd. eurasiareview.com Access to basic financial services remains uneven across the world. In many developing and emerging economies, large segments of the population still lack formal bank accounts, reliable payment options, or safe ways to save and transfer money. Over the past decade, digital payment technologies have been widely promoted as a way to address these gaps. Mobile money, e-wallets, and online payment platforms now feature prominently in discussions of financial inclusion. | From reviewing the empirical evidence, it is clear that these technologies can play an important role in expanding access to finance, particularl…
(2025-12-13). Iran executes woman over killing four-year-old stepdaughter. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Sindh govt to release 'Mera Lyari' film to counter propaganda in Indian movie 'Dhurandhar'. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has announced the release of a new film, 'Mera Lyari', as a counter to the Indian movie 'Dhurandhar', which has drawn criticism for its negative portrayal of Pakistan and Lyari area. | Senior Provincial Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon said the Bollywood film is part of a broader conspiracy against Pakistan, particularly targeting Lyari. "Lyari is not violence—it is culture, peace, talent, and resilience. Next month 'Mera Lyari' will release, showing the true face of Lyari: peace, prosperity, and pride," he wrote in a post on social media platform X. | Indian movie Dhuran…
(2025-12-13). Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's exit. tribune.com.pk 
Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, abruptly left the arena. | As a part of a so-called GOAT Tour, the 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar touched down in the eastern state of West Bengal early Saturday, greeted by a chorus of exuberant fans chanting his name. | Hours later, thousands of fans wearing Messi jerseys and waving the Argentine flag packed into Salt Lake stadium in the state capital Kolkata, but heavy security around the footballer left fans struggling to catch a gl…
(2025-12-13). What is third party car Insurance? tehrantimes.com Road accidents are among those incidents that even the most cautious drivers cannot fully avoid, and in many cases, a seemingly minor collision can result in significant financial and bodily damage. In such situations, having adequate insurance coverage plays a crucial role in reducing legal and financial pressure.
(2025-12-13). Wednesday 12/17: California Historical Landmark Program – Negro Hill Cemetery, 13th Amendment Proclamation. indybay.org Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery | Green Valley Rd. & Shadowfax Lane | City of Folsom / Placer County | Gold Rush California Heritage…
(2025-12-13). In the courtroom, they cry out for their murdered children and vow to hound Netanyahu. And terrified. haaretz.com On the witness stand in a Tel Aviv courtroom, amid a tedious corruption trial that skirts his far graver sins, Netanyahu was forced to face reality, if only for a moment…
(2025-12-13). Belarus, Russia's Vladimir Oblast to step up cooperation via commodity exchange. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange and the Vladimir Oblast Export Support Center intend to jointly involve regional enterprises in exchange trading by holding practical seminars, online conferences and workshops on exchange operations.
(2025-12-13). Huawei's latest handset uses improved China-made chip, report shows. tribune.com.pk 
The Kirin 9030, the chip that powers Huawei Technologies' latest flagship Mate 80 series handset, has been manufactured by China's top foundry SMIC with an improved version of 7 nanometres, which is still behind TSMC and Samsung, Canadian research firm TechInsights said. | The Kirin 9030 is manufactured using SMIC's N+3 process, a "scaled extension" of its previous 7 nanometer (N+2) node, TechInsights said in a report published on December 8. | Read More: Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool | "However, in absolute terms, N+3 remains substantially less scaled than indus…
(2025-12-13). Lowering Blood Sugar Cuts Heart Attack Risk In People With Prediabetes. eurasiareview.com Lowering blood sugar levels halves the likelihood of serious heart problems in people with prediabetes. | According to King's College London research, published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, bringing blood glucose back to normal levels — effectively reversing prediabetes — cuts the risk of death from heart disease or hospital admission for heart failure by more than 50%. | This finding is especially important in light of recent research showing that lifestyle changes alone – including exercise, weight loss and dietary improvements – do not lower cardiovascular risk in people with pr…
(2025-12-13). Russia sentences ICC judges. tribune.com.pk 
Russia on Friday sentenced top International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and its chief prosecutor to jail terms, in a retaliatory move after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. | In 2023, prosecutor Karim Khan charged Putin with illegally deporting children from Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. Moscow responded by opening a case against him. | The Moscow city court found that "ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan unlawfully prosecuted Russian citizens in The Hague" and that the ICC "instructed the judges of the chamber to issue patently unlawful arrest warrants".
(2025-12-13). 3rd day of Intl. Documentary Film Festival 'Cinema Verite'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The 19th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival 'Cinema Verite' is underway at Mellat Cineplex in Tehran.
(2025-12-13). West pursuing to create insecurity in Muslim countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the Western countries are seeking to create insecurity and tensions in the independent and Muslim nations.
(2025-12-13). Eismont shares details of Lukashenko-Coale talks. eng.belta.by The talks between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale took several hours at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 12-13 December, Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont said.
(2025-12-13). Paris to face Flamengo in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. thecanary.co Brazilian club Flamengo was crowned champion of the FIFA Challenge Cup after defeating Egyptian club Pyramids 2-0, concluding the second round of the final three matches in the FIFA Club World Cup hosted by the State of Qatar. Flamengo now progress to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. FIFA Intercontinental Cup final set Flamengo's goals were […] | By
(2025-12-13). Pezeshkian lauds Kazakhstan's contribution to regional peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Kazakhstan is playing an increasingly prominent role in ensuring regional stability and strengthening international security, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian has said.
(2025-12-13). Brown University reports two dead, eight injured in US school shooting. aljazeera.com Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
(2025-12-13). Hazlewood not done with Test cricket despite Ashes disappointment. tribune.com.pk 
Australia quick Josh Hazlewood intends to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury. | At 34, Hazlewood was one of a half dozen Australia players who were considered to be approaching the twilight, and maybe the end, of their test careers during the Ashes series. | Hazlewood's involvement ended up being stymied by a hamstring injury on the eve of the series, compounded by an Achilles problem as he returned to bowling with the squad. | Despite missing out on the series, Hazlewood said he was determined to continue to represent his country wit…
(2025-12-13). Easy task for Arsenal as Man City visits Crystal Palace and Wear-Tyne derby returns. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal has what looks to be its easiest game in a long time on Saturday when Mikel Arteta's Premier League leader is at home to bottom of the table Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves travel to the Emirates Stadium rock bottom of the table, with just two points and without a win …
(2025-12-13). Former Iraqi president Salih picked as new UNHCR chief. newarab.com 
Salih, 65, was president of Iraq from 2018 to 2022. He will replace Filippo Grandi, who is leaving at the end of December after 10 years as the UN refugees chief. | A moderate and veteran Kurdish politician, Salih's long political career has included several senior positions in the Iraqi government and in the cou…
(2025-12-13). This Palestinian Town Holds 5,000 Years of History. Israel Is About to Seize It. truthout.org Israel's creeping annexation of an ancient West Bank village and its archaeological site stands to upend the lives of its Palestinian inhabitants and dispossess them of their lands. Israeli settlers and the Israeli army have stepped up efforts to make life "unbearable" for Palestinians, according to the town's residents, in order to compel them to leave. Many of them face expulsion… |
(2025-12-13). From The 'Island Of Peace' Myth To Massacre. popularresistance.org When Issa Shivji presented the case of Tanzania's unfolding "silent class struggle" more than five decades ago, the political terrain was still fertile enough to engage with such analysis, even if the ruling class lacked the courage to confront it. | Fast-forward to today, and that context has radically shifted. The state and much of the population have become deeply invested in superstitious neoliberal illusions, leaving little room for class-based critique. This transformation has also reinforced the power of the long-standing nationalistic slogan, "the Island of Peace," a carefully constructed myth that masks…
(2025-12-13). Guterres marks end of UN mission in Iraq after over two decades. newarab.com 
At Baghdad's request, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will shut down its operations after 22 years of assisting the country in its transition following the 2003 invasion and occupation…
(2025-12-13). Belarus, China to develop roadmap for services and investment agreement. eng.belta.by A comprehensive roadmap for implementing the services and investment agreement will be developed between Belarus and China. The agreement establishes a number of principles to create an environment of trust in the markets of the two countries.
(2025-12-13). Myanmar military says armed groups used hospital it bombed, killing dozens. aljazeera.com Witnesses at the hospital and the UN say the attack killed medics, patients and may 'amount to a war crime'.
(2025-12-13). Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks under PM youth initiative. tribune.com.pk 
The Prime Minister's Youth Programme has announced the distribution of 700,000 Chromebooks to students across the country to expand digital access and support technology-driven education. | The initiative was unveiled by PM Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, who said the move aims to equip young people with modern learning tools and help bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. | He said the Chromebooks would be provided to deserving students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities, adding that the programme would be implemented in phases to ensure transparency and effect…
(2025-12-13). FBR to move against private clinics, hospitals over tax evasion, underreporting. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to tighten the noose around private-practice doctors, clinics and private hospitals allegedly involved in tax evasion amounting to billions of rupees. | The decision has been taken in light of the latest statistics obtained during FBR's data analysis, which revealed large-scale alleged tax evasion by doctors across the country. Despite having taxable income, more than 73,000 registered doctors were found to have not filed income tax returns. | According to FBR officials, the latest data shows that there are 130,243 registered doctors nationwide. However, during the curr…
(2025-12-13). Phillip Claudel's "Compromise" on stage in Kerman. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- An adaptation of French writer Phillip Claudel's play "Compromise" is currently on stage at Kerman's City Theater Complex.
(2025-12-13). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-13). Iran Seizes Oil Tanker For Smuggling Fuel. eurasiareview.com A judicial official in Iran's southern Hormozgan Province said a foreign oil tanker has been confiscated in the Sea of Oman on charges of carrying six million liters of smuggled fuel. | According to Hormozgan Chief Justice Mojtaba Qahremani, the seizure was carried out as part of ongoing intelligence monitoring and surveillance of suspicious fuel-smuggling activities along the country's maritime borders in the Sea of Oman. | He said judicial officers, acting under a court warrant, inspected the foreign-flagged oil tanker in waters under Iran's sovereignty in the western Jask area. | Qahremani stated that the v…
(2025-12-13). Ilam to hold three-day tour for Iraqi tourists. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Inviting a group of Iraqi tourists and media activists to attend the three-day tour of Ilam is part of the province's tourism diplomacy programs, which are held with the aim of introducing local capacities, said head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Iran's men's doubles takes gold at 2025 AYPG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Men's Doubles table tennis team won the title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). The Brand-New Pentagon Press Corps Is Gaga for Hegseth. theintercept.com 
Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson conducts a press briefing at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., on Dec. 2, 2025. Photo: U.S. Navy Officer Eric Brann/Office of the Secretary of War | The welcome was so warm it could've been the first day of school for a new class of kindergarteners, and with the so-called reporters' level of skepticism for the administration, they might as well have been. | "I would also like to take a moment today to welcome all of you here to the Pentagon briefing room as official new members of the Pentagon press corps. We're glad to have you," Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wi…
(2025-12-13). Leeds demo outside BBC as hunger strikers' lives hang in the balance. thecanary.co 
The lives of eight political prisoners in the UK are on a knife-edge and no one is talking about it. What the actual ____ is going on. Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, Jon Cink, Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Lewie Chiaramello, Muhammed Umer Khalid. Eight human beings, held without trial for over a year, are […] | By
(2025-12-13). Crypto giant Tether tests Agnelli family. tribune.com.pk 
The Agnelli family has no intention of selling Juventus, opens new tab to crypto group Tether or anyone else, sources close to the family's holding company Exor said, after Tether bid for Italy's most historically successful soccer club. | Tether said on Friday it had submitted an all-cash proposal to Exor to buy its entire stake in the Turin-based Serie A club. | It is offering Exor 2.66 euros per share, a separate source said, valuing Juventus at just over one billion euros ($1.17 billion). | The price offered provides a 21% premium over Juventus' closing share price on Friday of 2.19 euros. | Juventus has n…
(2025-12-13). Iran stripped off of hosting rights in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's national basketball team will be forced to play their home games in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers at a neutral venue.
(2025-12-13). Rediscovering Jordan: A journey through history and wellness. newarab.com 
Home to iconic sites like I recently travelled to the country where I met with gover…
(2025-12-13). 2 US Army soldiers, 1 civilian interpreter killed in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Two US Army soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria on Saturday, according to the Pentagon, while CENTCOM has blamed an ambush by a lone ISIL gunman in Syria.
(2025-12-13). How This Artist Is Turning L.A.'s Trash Into Art Draped With The U.S. Flag. lataco.com I thought a lot about the ICE raids immensely," says artist Acacia Marable. "And a lot about the unhoused people, 'cause I mean, it's literally like this idea of this ugly thing that you don't want to be associated with your community or our country."
(2025-12-13). The Russian Wolf Speaks: Alexander Dugin and the Fourth Political Theory. dissidentvoice.org 
Rise of the populist right In two previous articles I pointed out that the 18th century political spectrum makes no sense in the world today and it hasn't made sense for at least the past 10 years. Today the leading forces against global monopoly and finance capital in the West are coming from the right …
(2025-12-13). Japan's Missile Archipelago: The Porcupine Wall Rising Against China's Dragon. thinktank.pk In the swirling winds of the East China Sea, where ancient trade winds once carried silk and spices, a new architecture of deterrence is rising. As of December 2025, Japan is transforming its remote Ryukyu Islands—stretching like a fragile necklace from Kyushu to within 110 kilometers of Taiwan—into a "missile archipelago." This isn't aggressive empire-building; …
(2025-12-13). Intensified Crackdown: Nightclubs Sealed After Fire Tragedy in Goa. devdiscourse.com In response to the tragic fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub that resulted in 25 fatalities, authorities in Goa have intensified their crackdown on entertainment venues, sealing at least two nightclubs for non-compliance with safety regulations.
(2025-12-13). NATO Rutte's Berlin Speech: Not About Russia, but About the End of Rational Politics. dissidentvoice.org Inside NATO's cathedral of fear, weapons become sacraments and projection becomes liturgy. From the stained-glass altar, thunderous light strikes Russia and China — not as analysis, but as ritual. This is not about Putin. It is about the West's collapse into psycho-political theatre. Mark Rutte's Berlin speech in December 2025 has been hailed as a …
(2025-12-13). Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project. sanews.gov.za Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is this weekend leading a South African delegation to Lesotho for an oversight visit to assess progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). | The Minister is accompanied by Deputy Minister David Mahobo and Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai. | The delegation is scheduled to meet Lesotho's Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko. | Majodina will be joined on the two-day visit beginning on Saturday, 14 December 2025, by representatives of…
(2025-12-13). Liverpool vs Brighton 2-0: Premier League — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our updates, including Mohamed Salah latest and reaction, following our text commentary stream of the EPL game.
(2025-12-13). Trump strips legal protections from Ethiopian refugees in latest crackdown. aljazeera.com US president orders 5,000 Ethiopians to leave in 60 days amid broader push to end protections for over one million.
(2025-12-13). Mass Rally in Nepal: Oli Seeks Resurgence Amid Political Turmoil. devdiscourse.com In a striking display of political resurgence, tens of thousands rallied in Nepal's Bhaktapur to support ousted Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli. This marks the largest political gathering since youth-led protests resulted in his removal from office three months ago.
(2025-12-13). Tanzania: Joint call to prevent a further deterioration of the human rights situation and ensuring accountability for the post-election crackdown. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council to…
(2025-12-13). Trump's rival Gavin Newsom mocks Elon Musk with 'pro-trans' jibe; 'Sorry your daughter hates you…'. hindustantimes.com In a blistering new flashpoint in America's culture war, California Governor Gavin Newsom's team publicly mocks Elon Musk over his estranged transgender child, triggering a furious counterattack from the world's richest man. Musk fires back with names, timelines and accusations, insisting his "son Xavier" is mentally ill and "killed" by a so‚Äëcalled "woke mind virus." As Vivian Jenna Wilson's story is dragged back into the spotlight, the feud morphs from policy sparring into a raw, personal brawl over gender, parenting and political clout.
(2025-12-13). Palestine Activists Conducting Historic Hunger Strike Need Our Solidarity. popularresistance.org Seven people, all being held on remand pending trial for allegedly taking action in solidarity with Palestine, are on hunger strike in British prisons. Their names are Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, Jon Cink, T Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, and Muhammad Umer Khalid. An eighth prisoner, Lewie Chiaramello, who is diabetic, is also on a partial hunger strike, refusing food every other day at serious risk to his health. Today marks Day 40 without food for Qesser and Amu, who began the strike on November 2, the 108th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration.
(2025-12-13). LIVE: Liverpool vs Brighton — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up with team news coverage, including Mohamed Salah updates, ahead of our text commentary stream.
(2025-12-13). The Dialectic: France: The Eternal Crisis Strikes Again. What Now? fairobserver.com 
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA officer Glenn Carle examine France in this episode of their flagship podcast, The Dialectic. Glenn and Atul are also partners at FOI, which advises companies and governments on geopolitical risk, and both of them spend a lot of time researching the major issues of our times. Atul and Glenn…
(2025-12-13). Investigation into TikToker hair cutting case stalls as complainant goes missing. tribune.com.pk 
The investigation into the case of cutting hair of TikToker Iman Fatima within the jurisdiction of Naseerabad police station has reached a dead end after the disappearance of the complainant TikToker and her complete disassociation from the case. | Additional District and Sessions Judge Ikramul Haq Chaudhry extended the interim bail of the female accused, Sana Bibi, and the co-accused, Jabbar Khan, until December 18. The court also issued a stern warning to the investigating officer, directing him to complete the investigation within three days and submit a report. | Both accused appeared before the court. The…
(2025-12-13). Trump's GOP Wants to Expand a Policy That Already Put Millions Into Medical Debt. truthout.org Sarah Monroe once had a relatively comfortable middle-class life. She and her family lived in a neatly landscaped neighborhood near Cleveland. They had a six-figure income and health insurance. Then, four years ago, when Monroe was pregnant with twin girls, something started to feel off. "I kept having to come into the emergency room for fainting and other symptoms," recalled Monroe, 43… |
(2025-12-13). Lukashenko asks interviewer to avoid 'nasty questions' about three leaders. eng.belta.by At the very beginning of his interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko jokingly asked interviewer Greta Conway Van Susteren not to ask "nasty questions" about three individuals.
(2025-12-13). NewsX Eurozone: this morning's interview on latest war developments. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin on the Indian broadcaster, I comment on the Ukrainian response to American proposals for creating a free economic zone in the parts of the Donbas from which Ukraine withdraws under conditions of a peace treaty. We also discuss the latest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian port cities of Chernomorsk and …
(2025-12-13). Iran's steel output up 5.4% in 8 months: ISPA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) says that the country's steel production in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025) registered a 5.4 percent growth.
(2025-12-13). Consultancy Opportunity Programme & Advocacy Support for East Africa and the Horn of Africa. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is launching a call for applications to recruit a consultant to support the Africa Desk's programmes and advocacy work in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly with regard to Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia. Title of the mission : Consultancy — Programme Support & Advocacy for East Africa / Horn of Africa Type of mission : Strategic programme support, coordination & human rights advocacy Estimated duration : 5-month (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). What's On Trump's Mind As US Adjusts To Multipolarity OpEd. eurasiareview.com The world order's transformation to multipolarity is a work in progress with the variables at work, but its outcome will be largely determined by the alignment of the three big powers — the United States, Russia and China. Historically, the 'triangle' appeared as the lid came off the Sino-Soviet schism in the 1960s and a ferocious public acrimony erupted between Moscow and Beijing, which prompted the Nixon administration to moot Henry Kissinger's secret mission to Beijing to meet up face to face with Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou En-lai and, hopefully, work out a modus vivendii to jointly counter…
(2025-12-13). California Teamsters Demand Fair Elections & Demand That CA AG Rob Bonta Close Down Unilec. indybay.org California Teamsters are rallying at the California Attorney General Rob Bonta office on December 14, 2025 to demand that he shutdown the union election company Unilect. Members from locals from throughout state have reported that Unilect has been suspended and should not operating in California. The members are also demanding that there be new elections.
(2025-12-13). PCR Test Fraud and Criminality. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: |
(2025-12-13). Mashhad to hold specialized exhibition to boost tourism, pilgrimage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Mashhad's specialized exhibition in the field of pilgrimage and tourism will be held in January 2026 in line with the plan to transform Mashhad, the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, into a free zone for tourism and pilgrimage.
(2025-12-13). Volunteer Spotlight: Isingiro Nakivale Chapter Coordinator Norbert Byambo Kagosi. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | ‚Å Uganda, Africa | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | ‚Å I got involved with anti-war activism because of what happened to me and the people around me. I was born in a war zone and in perennial conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and up to now war still turns out to be a game to politicians. Through t…
(2025-12-13). "Discriminatory and Unconstitutional" : Human rights groups slam Austria's new headscarf ban. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Austria's parliament has passed a controversial law that makes it illegal for girls under 14 to wear the Islamic headscarf in schools. Rights groups say this unfairly targets Muslim communities and makes social divisions worse. | The law was passed on Thursday with support from all parties except the Green Party, which said it is unconstitutional and unfair. For the same reasons, the country's Constitutional Court threw out a similar ban on headscarves in primary schools in 2019. | Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm said that the new ban, which covers all types of headscarves worn according to Islami…
(2025-12-13). TikTok holds its first Creator Day for content creators in Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
TikTok hosted its first Creator Day event in Pakistan, bringing together content creators from across the country for a programme focused on creator education, platform tools, and online safety. | The event focused on several of TikTok's key content categories in Pakistan, including entertainment, sports, food, and learning. Sessions were structured around workshops, panel discussions, and one-on-one meetings with members of TikTok's team, offering creators practical guidance on improving content quality, increasing engagement, and navigating platform features. | A significant portion of the programme addresse…
(2025-12-13). US, Ukraine to discuss ceasefire in Berlin before EU summit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks on a ceasefire in Ukraine, before a summit with European leaders and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Monday, a German official said.
(2025-12-13). Why the huge bidding war over Warner Bros? aljazeera.com The studio that helped build Hollywood is now in the middle of its very own drama.
(2025-12-13). Lebanon FM withholds credentials of Iran's ambassador: report. tehrantimes.com The Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar has reported that Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi is deliberately obstructing the accreditation of Iran's newly appointed ambassador to Beirut, in what the paper describes as a violation of established diplomatic protocol.
(2025-12-13). Sen. Duckworth Warns Trump Could Use Military Force Against Americans. scheerpost.com By: Joshua Scheer A Democratic senator has raised alarms over President Donald Trump's potential use of U.S. military strikes targeting American citizens on U.S. soil by using the same justification behind such strikes on alleged foreign drug trafficking vessels. In an interview with The Intercept, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) described the administration's recent boat strikes …
(2025-12-13). Trump's all-out war on African peoples, at home and abroad. iacenter.org December 10, 2025 When it comes to Donald Trump's white supremacist rants against people of African descent, there are no borders. In early November, he threatened to militarily invade Nigeria, the most populous country on the African continent, for "anti-Christian" violence. The Nigerian government vehemently rejected this claim, characterizing it as baseless. This was followed in late November with Trump having the unmitigated gall to disinvite leaders of the South African government to the 2026 G20 conference slated to be held in the U.S. The reason? Trump claims that the Black-led government discriminates aga…
(2025-12-13). Iran, Oman top diplomats hold meeting in Ashgabat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian and Omani foreign ministers met on Friday to discuss expanding economic cooperation and review regional issues, as Abbas Araghchi conferred with Badr Albusaidi on the sidelines of his Turkmenistan visit.
(2025-12-13). Sobre la cancha: Aguas blancas en calma. cubadebate.cu Mientras el Madrid busca reafirmación tras un inicio irregular bajo Xabi Alonso, la sombra de la impaciencia institucional planea sobre un banquillo que aún no convence. La reacción ante el City contrasta con las flaquezas mostradas contra rivales menores, reavivando el debate sobre la profundidad del vestuario y las limitadas rotaciones.
(2025-12-13). Fidel: El cineasta menos conocido del mundo. cubadebate.cu Fidel demostró su pasión por el cine desde los primeros días de la Revolución. Por entonces compartió en La Habana con el actor australiano Errol Flyn, un ídolo del cine estadounidense, que visitó la isla identificado con la obra de justicia social que se iniciaba.
(2025-12-13). Dúo cubano a semifinales de torneo Norceca en voli playero. cubadebate.cu El dúo playero de Cuba de Damián Gómez y Eblis Veranes avanzó hoy a la semifinal de la Etapa Final y undécima parada del Tour Norceca, al derrotar 2-0 y 2-1 a los de Islas Vírgenes y México, en ese orden, con escenario en las arenas e Juan Dolió, República Dominicana. Este domingo, además de la semifinal, se disputarán las preseas de bronce y oro.
(2025-12-13). Abierta cuarta convocatoria para impulso financiero a mipymes y cooperativas tecnológicas cubanas. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de ampliar las capacidades del sector de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TICs), mediante el apoyo a iniciativas innovadoras de toda Cuba que contribuyan a la transformación digital, fue presentada este viernes una convocatoria de apoyo financiero para nuevos actores económicos.
(2025-12-13). Irán confisca petrolero en el Estrecho de Ormuz por transportar "carga no autorizada" y lo traslada a puerto. cubadebate.cu La Marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán confirmó este sábado, 15 de noviembre de 2025, haber incautado un petrolero con pabellón de las Islas Marshall en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según informó el cuerpo militar de élite, la embarcación fue trasladada al puerto de Makrán, en el Golfo Pérsico, por transportar "carga no autorizada".
(2025-12-13). Irán confisca petrolero en el Estrecho de Ormuz por transportar "carga no autorizada" y lo traslada a puerto. cubadebate.cu La Marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán confirmó este sábado, 15 de noviembre de 2025, haber incautado un petrolero con pabellón de las Islas Marshall en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según informó el cuerpo militar de élite, la embarcación fue trasladada al puerto de Makrán, en el Golfo Pérsico, por transportar "carga no autorizada".
(2025-12-13). 2026 definirá os rumos da direita, mas o bolsonarismo já tem o seu candidato. strategic-culture.su No frigir dos ovos, a candidatura de Flávio Bolsonaro pà¥s a nu o fato de que o "centro democrático" só clama por "unià£o da direita" quando é em torno de sua candidatura. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós:…
(2025-12-13). La guerra imaginaria: el plan alemán contra Rusia y la economía de guerra europea. strategic-culture.su Cuando leí la exclusiva del Wall Street Journal sobre el plan de guerra de Alemania contra Rusia, sentí que retrocedía en el tiempo. No a la Guerra Fría, sino a algo peor: una Europa que, a pesar de su profunda crisis industrial y social, encontró en las amenazas externas la fuerza unificadora para exigir sacrificios incesantes a sus ciudadanos y ganancias ilimitadas al complejo militar-industrial.
(2025-12-13). Esta noche en Cubavisión: Cuadrando la Caja sobre "Mercado cambiario en Cuba" . Segunda parte. cubadebate.cu øPodemos hablar en Cuba en términos de mafia para referirnos a ciertos grupos que están detrás del mercado cambiario ilegal? øQué delitos cometen y quiénes son las principales víctimas de estas prácticas ilegales? En contraposición a esto, øcómo vamos a organizar nuestro mercado cambiario oficial?. Si le cuadra debatir al respecto, °acompáñenos!.
(2025-12-13). Vea Cuadrando la Caja: Mercado cambiario en Cuba (Segunda parte) (+Video). cubadebate.cu øPodemos hablar en Cuba en términos de mafia para referirnos a ciertos grupos que están detrás del mercado cambiario ilegal? øQué delitos cometen y quiénes son las principales víctimas de estas prácticas ilegales? En contraposición a esto, øcómo vamos a organizar nuestro mercado cambiario oficial?
(2025-12-13). ANPP reajusta su período de sesiones ante complejo escenario nacional, priorizando agenda legislativa y económica. cubadebate.cu En un contexto marcado por múltiples desafíos, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) de Cuba se prepara para celebrar su Sexto Período de Sesiones de la Décima Legislatura, el próximo 18 de diciembre, bajo un formato y una agenda significativamente reajustados.
(2025-12-13). US lifts sanctions on Brazil judge targeted by Trump. geo.tv 
Brazil's Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes looks on, as Indigenous people attend a session where judges discuss the so-called legal thesis of "Marco Temporal" , at the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, December 10, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-12-13). Arribó a Santiago de Cuba donativo proveniente de Martinica. cubadebate.cu Un cargamento de 14.5 toneladas de medicamentos, alimentos, ropa y artículos de primera necesidad arribó a Santiago de Cuba como parte de un donativo proveniente de Lamentin, Martinica, destinado a apoyar a la población afectada por el paso del huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-13). Se retira Jefe del Comando Sur de EEUU tras cuestionar ataques en el Caribe. cubadebate.cu Alvin Holsey, almirante de la Armada de Estados Unidos que supervisaba las operaciones militares en América Latina, entregó las responsabilidades de mando, y se retira un año después de asumir el cargo de jefe del Comando Sur, al transferir las funciones de liderazgo a su adjunto Evan Pettus, teniente general de la Fuerza Aérea.
(2025-12-13). La "nuova" strategia di sicurezza nazionale degli Stati Uniti. strategic-culture.su Una divisione del mondo secondo linee multipolari — una nuova Yalta — guidata dagli Stati Uniti rappresenterebbe solo una multipolarità incompleta, più simile a una "tripolarità " sino-russo-americana che ad altro. | Segue nostro All'inizio di dicembre 2025, la Casa Bianca ha pubblicato una nuova "Strategia di sicurezza nazionale", un documento in cui il governo degli Stati Uniti delinea le proprie linee guida in materia di s…