(2025-12-28). Gaza's Project Sunrise: Cat out of the bag. ummid.com Gaza's Project Sunrise right from the beginning was to get Gaza free of Palestinians, so that it could be redeveloped as a riviera or a Singapore in the desert, leading on AI and modern tech…
(2025-12-28). Iran, Qatar urge end to attacks on civilians in Gaza, Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iranian and Qatari foreign ministers exchanged views on developments in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen during a telephone call.
(2025-12-28). Gaza: Woman killed in building collapse as new storm hits. newarab.com 
A Palestinian woman was killed early on Sunday morning after The building, which collapsed, had already been partially destroyed due to Israeli bombardment during the war, in the latest incident of its kind in Gaza. | Meanwhile, rain and strong winds that have been battering the Gaza Strip since Saturday evening hav…
(2025-12-28). Cold, devastated Gaza braces for winter rain amid truce doubts. newarab.com 
Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Some families in Fathers braced fraying tents with old pieces of wood or inspected the rag…
(2025-12-28). Dr Hussam Abu Safia's Family Demand His Release From Israeli Prison. popularresistance.org Exactly one year after Israeli forces kidnapped Kamal Adwan Hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, relatives and health officials renewed demands for his release on 27 December, citing his deteriorating health. | The anniversary prompted statements from Gaza authorities and international rights groups calling for disclosure of his fate and an end to his arbitrary detention. | Occupation forces took Dr. Abu Safia on 27 December 2024 during a military raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia. | At the time, the hospital was the last operational medical center serving northern Gaza. Witness accounts said he was d…
(2025-12-28). Trump urges release of any Epstein files naming Democrats. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump urged the Justice Department (DOJ) Friday to "embarrass" any Democrats who worked with Jeffrey Epstein after it began poring over millions of documents linked to the late sex offender. | The DOJ began releasing records last week from the investigation into Epstein, a wealthy financier who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for trafficking underage girls for sex. | The latest disclosures on Tuesday contain numerous references to Trump including documents detailing flights he took on Epstein's private jet. | Trump was once a friend of Epstein but distanced himself afte…
(2025-12-28). Venezuela Accuses US of Aggression, Wants Dialogue Amid US-Led Regime Change and Oil Claims (+Somaliland). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that he remains willing to hold direct talks with US authorities, provided they take place "on the basis of respect." | "Our message is one of peace, love, and understanding," he declared during a cabinet meeting held on Friday, December 26, which was broadcast on state media. "And if, in the US, someone ever decides, based on respect, to engage in dialogue and move beyond failed [regime change] projects that have persisted for over 25 years, here there will always be a president who represents his people, ready to extend a hand and look for paths to peace, cooperatio…
(2025-12-28). What Russia's Support for Venezuela Signals to Washington. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's expression of "serious concern" over U.S. military activity in the Caribbean seas, delivered during a call with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, is less about immediate military realities than about strategic messaging. On the surface, the exchange reads as routine diplomatic solidarity between two sanctioned states aligned against Washington. Yet …
(2025-12-28). How to Download Instagram Highlight cover? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Unlock the full potential of your profile with our guide on how to download Instagram Highlight covers in high resolution.
(2025-12-28). WorldX News interviews: a skillful bearer of information for their global audience. gilbertdoctorow.com Lavrov Warns Europe: Russia accuses European Union of escalating Ukraine conflict| NewsX World This brief interview was meant to be in anticipation of Zelensky's visit to Miami today for talks with Donald Trump. The full hourly news bulletin from which this interview has been extracted above, may be seen here: I use this opportunity to …
(2025-12-28). Meet Aditya Menon: The Quint Journo who declared he is a Muslim. ummid.com Aditya Menon, The Quint Journalist, recently sparked a storm by declaring that he had converted to Islam when he was still a teenager, and is a practicing Muslim since the age of 20.
(2025-12-28). Afridi to flex power at Minar-e-Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday announced that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would hold a public rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday (today), turning a tightly-controlled Lahore visit into a challenge to an attempt to fence him in politically. | The announcement came on the second day of his stay, after Afridi managed to reach Liberty Roundabout late Friday night but was unable to deliver a planned address when a heavy police contingent sealed off all access routes, erecting pickets and effectively choking off the gathering. | The PTI leader brushed aside claims that the party'
(2025-12-28). CAT 2025 Result Out: List of 10 Toppers. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-28). Power Restored to Kyiv: Resilience Amid Russian Attacks. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's leading private energy provider announced on Sunday the restoration of power to nearly 750,000 households in Kyiv, following a Russian air attack that caused emergency outages the previous day. This attack, involving both missiles and drones, resulted in two fatalities and over a million homes losing power in and around the capital.
(2025-12-28). KEAM 2026: List of Certificates released ahead of registration. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' the list of Certificates and Documents required for online registration of KEAM 2026.
(2025-12-28). Contrails and their claimed climatic effect. wattsupwiththat.com After also analyzing nearly half a million flights across the North Atlantic, the research team has generated new insights.
(2025-12-28). Parl. holds open session as president defends budget bill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iran's parliament held an open session on Sunday under the chairmanship of Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance.
(2025-12-28). Manufacturing in China spurs global growth. ecns.cn Amid a backdrop of evolving global trade dynamics, China's manufacturing sector remains a crucial pillar driving worldwide economic stability, technological progress and green transition, experts and corporate executives said.
(2025-12-28). China adopts revised Foreign Trade Law. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Saturday voted to adopt a revision to the Foreign Trade Law.
(2025-12-28). Quiet courage of ordinary people can rebuild a world in crisis. scmp.com My son, who is almost four, has recently become obsessed with the universe. He can recite the planets of the solar system and tell anyone who will listen that Pluto — his favourite — was once a planet but was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006. | Now that he has a sense of scale and size, he has developed a habit of comparing everything: an ant is smaller than a leaf, the Earth is smaller than the sun, the sun is just a dot in the galaxy, and the galaxy is a tiny part of the universe.
(2025-12-28). How Extreme Weather Cost the World $122 Billion — And Countless Lives. thinktank.pk In a year marked by unrelenting environmental fury, 2025 has etched itself into history as one of the most financially crippling periods for climate-related disasters. According to a groundbreaking report by Christian Aid, titled Counting the Cost 2025: A Year of Climate Breakdown, the world's top 10 most expensive extreme weather events racked up over …
(2025-12-28). Zelensky looks to secure Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet as Russian offensive mounts. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down on Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia. | The 20-point plan, which emerged from weeks of intense US-Ukraine negotiations, lacks Moscow's approval, and the face-to-face in Florida comes in the wake of a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
(2025-12-28). What the Transatlantic Intelligence Consortium Report Reveals. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest report by the Transatlantic Intelligence Consortium has given a new life to such an issue, which the international community has failed to tackle with coherence and clearly find a solution for: the fact that in Afghanistan there is no regulation of unchecked terrorism. Although the Consortium is not a national governmental institution, as …
(2025-12-28). Economists Call For The Suspension Of Sri Lanka's Debt. popularresistance.org The Institute of Political Economy (IPE), Sri Lanka and the UK-based Debt Justice issued a joint statement demanding the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suspend Sri Lanka's debt repayment to help it tackle its prolonged economic crisis compounded by Cyclone Ditwah. | The statement, signed by over 120 well-known economists from across the world including Jayati Ghosh and Utsa Patnaik from India, Nobel-prize winner Joseph Stiglitz, and French economist Thomas Piketty, asks the IMF to prioritize the welfare of people and their development over financial obligations to external creditors.
(2025-12-28). A Battered America Awaits Trump's Next Move. globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump's end of year speech to the American public that took place on December 17th was full of conceits over how the United States under the new regime in power is moving ahead on all fronts to benefit the American people.
(2025-12-28). South Korea's Strategic Cabinet Appointment: A Budgetary Revamp. devdiscourse.com In a significant move, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Lee Hye-hoon, known for her conservative stance, as the new budget minister. The announcement, made during a Sunday briefing by the presidential office spokesperson, marks a step forward in aligning economic growth with social welfare.
(2025-12-28). TOP STORY 2025: Skilled visas expose cracks in Government immigration policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-28). Israeli President's invitation must be withdrawn. greenleft.org.au Israeli President's invitation must be withdrawn | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-28). Guinea's Pivotal Presidential Election: A Turning Point Amid Challenges. devdiscourse.com Guinea's citizens are casting their votes in a crucial presidential election, the first since the 2021 coup led by Gen Mamadi Doumbouya. Analysts suggest the voting outcome may favor Doumbouya, given the significantly weakened opposition.
(2025-12-28). Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities. newarab.com 
Italian prosecutors said on Saturday they had arrested nine people on suspicion of The suspects are accused of "belonging to and having financed" the Palestinian group, which the European Union designates as a terrorist organisation, prosecutors in the northern Italian city of Genoa said in a statement. | Those arrested allegedly diverted to Hamas-linked entities around 7 million euros ($8.24 million) raised…
(2025-12-28). Strengthening Congress: A Call for Organizational Renewal. devdiscourse.com During the Congress's 140th Foundation Day, Shashi Tharoor supported the views of his colleague Digvijaya Singh on the need to strengthen the party organization.
(2025-12-28). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-28). Resilient Indian Exports Navigate Global Challenges Amid US Tariffs. devdiscourse.com Despite the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the US on Indian exports in 2025, India's export sector has shown remarkable adaptability, thanks to strategic market diversification. This resilience is expected to carry forward into 2026, underpinned by new trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand.
(2025-12-28). LVM3-M6 launch marks significant stride in India's space sector: PM Modi. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation's LVM3-M6 mission Wednesday December 24, 2025 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest ever, into its intended orbit.
(2025-12-28). AI: Bizarre Nationwide UAE Government Propaganda Khutbah. muslimskeptic.com One of the grave realities about the UAE is that it keeps coming up with new ways to distort Islam and make it into being pro-Israel, pro-genocide, and pro-evil. The latest of these efforts arrives in the form of a nationwide government-produced Friday khutbah (sermon) that is essentially an AI glaze-fest. UAE Friday Khutbahs Are …
(2025-12-28). US spying on Iran over Iraqi airspace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq has announced that Tehran has identified American reconnaissance flights using Iraqi airspace to spy on Iranian territory.
(2025-12-28). Cross-border funds program expands. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot program for multinational companies to operate integrated domestic and foreign currency capital pools into a nationwide policy, marking a significant stride in financial opening-up. The move aims to facilitate foreign business expansion in China and bolster Chinese companies' global operations.
(2025-12-28). Why Maha schools with 'CBSE', 'Global' names are under scrutiny. ummid.com The schools and educational institutions in Maharashtra using 'CBSE', 'Global' and 'International' in their names have come under scrutiny following the release of a notification.
(2025-12-28). China, the United States, and the War Economy. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on December 18, 2025 | As a long-time observer of China, who has been deeply inspired by the best of the Chinese tradition of moral philosophy, I feel compelled to make a statement about the current …
(2025-12-28). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-28). How Cyberbiosecurity and Naval Strategy Collide in the Indian Ocean. moderndiplomacy.eu Maritime chokepoints, naval spending, and the competition between the great powers have continued to dominate the security debates regarding the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). However, a significant change is about to take place in the background: the increased strategic significance of cyberbiosecurity, ensuring the safety of digitally enabled biological systems and data (health, laboratories, biomanufacturing, …
(2025-12-28). NPC's 4th annual session slated for early March. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will kick off its fourth annual full session in Beijing on March 5, according to a decision adopted by the NPC Standing Committee on Saturday.
(2025-12-28). Xinjiang ramps up cotton, textiles biz. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is leveraging its strengths in cotton production, energy resources, strategic location, and supportive policies to restructure and upgrade its textile and apparel industry value chain.
(2025-12-28). China adopts revised Civil Aviation Law to update regulations for the sector. ecns.cn China has adopted a revised Civil Aviation Law aimed at updating the country's legal framework for a rapidly evolving aviation sector, including the growing use of unmanned aircraft, and the new draft will come into force on July 1, according to the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, on Saturday.
(2025-12-28). 6.6 quake strikes off Taiwan: USGS. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-28). China Changes Everything: A Book Review. dissidentvoice.org 
A new book edited by Kyle Ferrana, China Changes Everything, bills itself as an anthology by "social justice activists, journalists, and commentators" and brings together chapters about the People's Republic of China written by prominent left-wing analysts, including Arnold August, Roger Harris, Radhika Desai, Carlos Martinez, Gerald Horne, Lee Siu Hin, Margaret Kimberley, Danny Haiphong, …
(2025-12-28). China launches satellite to aid in early extreme weather detection. ecns.cn China launched a new geostationary meteorological satellite on Saturday, aiming to boost the country's ability to monitor extreme weather events and high-impact climate systems with greater precision, according to China Meteorological Administration.
(2025-12-28). Ex-SBP gov Shamshad dies at 71. tribune.com.pk 
Former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest. | Akhtar was serving as chairperson of the Pakistan Stock Exchange at the time of her death, giving her a rare role spanning the country's monetary policy, fiscal management and capital markets. | She served as the 14th SBP governor from 2006 to 2009 and later assumed the role of caretaker finance minister during the interim governments formed ahead of the 2018 and 2024 general elections. | Born in Hyderabad, Akhtar received her early education in Karachi and Islamabad and was known f…
(2025-12-28). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-28). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-28). Explained: Apple's New MIE Security Feature. ummid.com While MTE is a hardware feature that is exclusive to the iPhone 17 series, some of the other improvements that Apple includes in MIE are implemented in iOS 26, and they will be accessible to older devices.
(2025-12-28). Gautam Adani's Rise: An Inspiration for Dreamers at Baramati's AI Excellence Centre Inauguration. devdiscourse.com Industrialist Gautam Adani was recently lauded by NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as an inspirational figure for young dreamers during the opening of the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati.
(2025-12-28). Bilawal proposes Zardari to lead political healing. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has offered the services of his father, President Asif Ali Zardari, to spearhead the process of political reconciliation in the country, tacitly extending an olive branch to Imran Khan's beleaguered PTI. | "The political forces will have to find a political path," Bilawal said while addressing thousands of people at his party's public meeting held to commemorate the 18th death anniversary of his mother, former prime minister and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto. | "The opposition parties will have to practice responsible politics, and those in power will have to keep the count…
(2025-12-28). Inoue beats Picasso by unanimous decision. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he was exhausted after defeating Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh on Saturday for his fourth win of 2025. | The fighter nicknamed "Monster" successfully defended his undisputed world super-bantamweight titles for the sixth time in his first fight in Saudi Arabia. | But it was not enough to knock out the gritty Picasso, as Inoue settled for a unanimous decision win for the second fight in a row. | The 32-year-old has had a jam-packed schedule this year and he blamed fatigue for a performance that he described as "not good". | "To be honest, I'm tired," he s…
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). High-speed rail reaches 50,000 km milestone. ecns.cn With the opening of the Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed railway in Northwestern China on Friday, the country's high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 kilometers."I took the regular speed train to Yan'an before, and the bullet train cut in half the travel time," she said."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The high-speed train is so fast and comfortable.
(2025-12-28). CTET 2026 Registration Date Extended Till Dec 30. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date of registration and candidate application for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) till December 30, 2025.
(2025-12-28). How Washington is setting the stage for global shipping chaos. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Contrary to claims made in American analyses, the main threat to global energy security and international trade is the aggressive and unilateral foreign policy of the United States.
(2025-12-28). Learning feminism before knowing its name: Verse's story from Myanmar. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-28). When The USSR And China Saved Humanity. popularresistance.org 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism in World War Two. Unfortunately, the history of this extremely important conflict is not very well understood today. | It was not the United States and its Western allies that defeated fascism in WWII. That is a myth that is promoted by Hollywood movies. | In reality, it was the Soviet Union and China that defeated fascism in WWII. However, their heroic contribution was later erased by the West, when the US waged the First Cold War against the global socialist movement. | The vast majority — approximately 80% — of Nazi casualties were on the Ea…
(2025-12-28). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-28). Pakistan to settle $1b UAE liability via Fauji Group deal. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday reiterated that Pakistan which was once dubbed as 'diplomatically isolated' had emerged strong and prominent diplomatically, politically and economically among the comity of nations, owing to the dynamic policies of the incumbent government. | The DPM/FM, presenting annual achievements and role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a news conference, said that their pro-active, principled and firm stance over key global issues won accolades and acknowledged at the global foras. | Referring to recent visit of the UAE president, he…
(2025-12-28). Star-Studded Celebrations at Salman Khan's 60th Birthday. devdiscourse.com Bollywood icon Salman Khan marked a milestone on Saturday, celebrating his 60th birthday surrounded by family and renowned figures at his Panvel farmhouse.
(2025-12-28). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-28). Uttar Pradesh's Security Blueprint: A Model for India. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has praised the state's law and order situation, claiming it serves as an exemplary model for other states. This assertion was made during the 'Police Manthan' conference, which focused on advancing smart policing inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of law enforcement.
(2025-12-28). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2025-12-28). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 28. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 28.
(2025-12-28). "Who Am I" , a Documentary Film. globalresearch.ca First published on November 7, 2024 | "Who Am I" is part of a long-term series on self-empowerment by Dr. Gary Null. | In this episode, we have to look back, and we can look back to the greatest generations who suffered …
(2025-12-28). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-28). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-28). Maha TET 2025 Answer Key: Deadline to Raise Objections Dec 27. ummid.com The Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination has released on its website mahatet.in the interim Answer Keys of Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (Maha TET 2025).
(2025-12-28). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-28). Pro-Khalistan Sikhs, Hindu protesters clash in London. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-28). Russia still stands for establishment of Palestinian State. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Moscow still supports the establishment of a Palestinian State.
(2025-12-28). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-28). Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Battlefield creator, dies in Ferrari crash. ummid.com Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally successful video games Call of Duty and Battlefield , has died in a crash while he was driving his Ferrari sports car.
(2025-12-28). PBC rejects Punjab's new property law. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has unanimously rejected the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Act, 2025, warning the PML-N Punjab government to refrain from what it termed the "unlawful aspirations of land mafias". | The decision was taken during the 247th meeting of the PBC, held on Saturday at the Supreme Court Building in Islamabad, with Vice Chairman Chaudhry Tahir Nasrullah Warraich presiding. | In a strongly worded resolution, the PBC condemned the Punjab government for passing the law, stating that it was unconstitutional, unlawful and in direct conflict with established legal framewo…
(2025-12-28). The Charge of the Padded Brigade: England in Australia. dissidentvoice.org It's been one of the strangest cricket series on record. Hurried, frenetic, foolish, haphazard, and, at times, unbecomingly immature. The cricket between England and Australia in this, the 2025-6 Ashes series, was a recreational coke line, a narcotics fix, a dopamine thrill. But was it even cricket? One thinks of those deathless lines from the …
(2025-12-28). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-28). UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-28). Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Somalia has demanded Israel reverse its recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, condemning the move as an act of "aggression that will never be tolerated".
(2025-12-28). Ceasefire Enables Power Line Repairs at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant. devdiscourse.com Power line repairs started near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) facilitated a local ceasefire, the agency announced on Sunday.
(2025-12-28). Hezbollah secretary-general to deliver speech today. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — The Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah will deliver a speech today, Sunday, during a ceremony commemorating one of the resistance commanders.
(2025-12-28). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-28). Maulana Fazlur Rehman: An Indian Supporter In Pakistan. ummid.com Pakistani opposition leader and Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a pointed critique of Pakistan's military leadership, specifically targeting Army chief Asim Munir and the country's policy toward Afghanistan.
(2025-12-28). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2025-12-28). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. globalresearch.ca The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters.
(2025-12-28). Iran's petchem production capacity to hit 131.5m tons: NPC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — The chief executive of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) says production capacity of petrochemical products will reach 131.5 million tons by the end of the country's 7th Five-Year Socioeconomic and Cultural Development…
(2025-12-28). Support CN at 30: The Meaning of Independent Media. consortiumnews.com During Consortium News' 30th Anniversary, Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria explains what independent media and ethics mean to CN. CN Editor Joe Lauria made the following brief remarks at the Mut Zum Ethiks conference in Switzerland in August. The min. audio recording…
(2025-12-28). Comanche Triumphs Again: A Turbulent Sydney to Hobart Journey. devdiscourse.com Master Lock Comanche emerged victorious in the Sydney to Hobart race, outpacing its closest rivals, LawConnect and HSK Scallywag 100. Overcoming damage in the previous year, Comanche completed the journey in two days, five hours, and three minutes.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). 10 Muslims win 2025 Maharashtra Civic Body President Polls. ummid.com As many as 10 Muslims have won the 2025 Municipal Council President elections in different parts of Maharashtra results of which were declared on Monday.
(2025-12-28). Iran exercises maximum restraint in view of provocations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iran shows maximum restraint and demonstrates openness to dialogue in response to all the West's provocations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.
(2025-12-28). Amsterdam based Nebius partnered w/ DataOne trying to destroy Vineland NJ with H2O Stealing Data Center. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: It is also an appropriate aside to use this opportunity to question the current use of data in…
(2025-12-28). Distinguishing Chinese Countermeasures from US Sanctions. dissidentvoice.org 
On 26 December, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (PRC) announced countermeasures against US military-related companies and senior executives. Most western mass media has been referring to China as imposing sanctions rather than countermeasures, but the distinction is important. The US uses sanctions offensively, as a punitive measure to achieve …
(2025-12-28). Iraq says it is preparing to host Iran-US Talks in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani reportedly said his country is making efforts to arrange a bilateral meeting between Iran and the United States in Baghdad to resume dialogue.
(2025-12-28). Trumpist fascism: The worm turns. links.org.au 
Kevin B. Anderson — The Trumpist fascist overreach has led to increased support for a wide array of forms of resistance.
(2025-12-28). Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Salah shines as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1. ummid.com Mohamed Salah led Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe on Monday December 22, 2025.
(2025-12-28). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-28). Chinese legislators pass Foreign Trade Law revision. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers adopted a revision to the Foreign Trade Law on Saturday, and the updated provisions will take effect on March 1.
(2025-12-28). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27). ecns.cn
(2025-12-28). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). The Alliance of Sahel States launches unified military force and strengthens regional security. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-12-28). Netanyahu Is Visiting Trump For The FIFTH Time This Year, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-12-28). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2025-12-28). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). Industriales enfrentará a Mayabeque en cuartos de final. cubadebate.cu Industriales dividió honores este sábado con los Vegueros de Pinar del Río en el estadio Capitán San Luis y aseguró la quinta plaza en la fase regular de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los Leones se ubicaron a medio juego por detras de los Huracanes de Mayabeque, equipo que enfrentará en cuartos de final con independencia de lo que suceda en su último partido pendiente.
(2025-12-28). Excelentes vínculos bilaterales entre Cuba y Rusia. cubadebate.cu Desde que el experimentado diplomático asumió el alto cargo en Cuba, en febrero de 2023, las relaciones entre ambos países han continuado fortaleciéndose. Para conocer sus criterios sobre éste y otros aspectos, Cubaenresumen conversó con Víktor Koronelli quien anteriormente representó a su país en Argentina y de México.
(2025-12-28). Arriba ferry "Perseverancia" a la Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu El Grupo Empresarial de Transporte Marítimo Portuario (GEMAR) y la empresa armadora Prácticos de Cuba informan que la reparación planificada del ferry "Perseverancia", calificada como intermedia por la sociedad clasificadora, concluyó el pasado 24 de diciembre, luego de que la embarcación cumpliera con éxito las pruebas de muelle y mar.
(2025-12-28). Periodista de Al Mayadeen, Mohammad Faraj, fue detenido y desaparecido en Jordania. cubadebate.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad levantó la voz ante la grave situación del periodista Mohammad Faraj, de Al Mayadeen, quien fue arbitrariamente detenido y permanece desaparecido en Jordania. Este hecho, que transcurrió en el Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Alia, es una alarma sobre el retroceso en los derechos humanos y la libertad de prensa en la región.
(2025-12-28). San Petersburgo enviará tres ambulancias y un Lada Iskra a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Gobernador de San Petersburgo, Aleksandr Beglov, inspeccionó tres ambulancias y un Lada Iskra que se destinarán al sistema de salud cubano. Durante su visita a Cuba en noviembre de este año, el Gobernador de San Petersburgo entregó los certificados para los vehículos a los Gobernadores de las provincias de La Habana, Matanzas y Santiago de Cuba.
(2025-12-28). Destaca Primer Ministro desempeño de la agricultura urbana durante más de tres décadas. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero Cruz, reconoció el desempeño de la agricultura urbana en el fomento de una cultura alimentaria y nutricional de la población.
(2025-12-28). Tormentas invernales provocan la cancelación de miles de vuelos en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La red de transporte aéreo de los Estados Unidos enfrenta una de sus jornadas más críticas de este año debido a un sistema frontal que ha paralizado operaciones en aeropuertos estratégicos.
(2025-12-28). Somaliland: How The World Reacted To Israeli Recognition. popularresistance.org Israel's decision to become the first country to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland has been condemned by a string of countries, while the US president said he was not ready to immediately follow in Israel's footsteps. | Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, announced on Friday that he had signed a mutual declaration to recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. | Somaliland has been part of the unified Somali Republic since 1960, but declared its independence in 1991 and established a de facto state.
(2025-12-28). EU urges respect for Somalia sovereignty after Israel Somaliland recognition. newarab.com 
The European Union on Saturday insisted Somalia's sovereignty should be respected after Israel said on Friday it was EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said the bloc "reaffirms the im…
(2025-12-28). Zelensky visits Canada en route to US amid Russia attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada Saturday for talks on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles in its latest attack on the capital. | Later Saturday, Russia also claimed fresh gains on the ground with the capture of two towns at different spots along the frontlines. | Zelensky said the Russian onslaught showed Moscow had no intention of ending the invasion it launched in February 2022 and which has killed tens of thousands of people. | Before scheduled talks with Trump in Florida on Sunday, Zelensky met in Halifax w…
(2025-12-28). Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). Decades of counterintelligence: Hamas on Israel's failure to penetrate Its ranks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A Hamas official has stated that Israel's attempts to penetrate the group have been unsuccessful, attributing this to Hamas's robust internal security and its extensive history of thwarting espionage efforts. | Taysir Suleiman, a prominent Hamas figure, explained that the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip has not given Israel insight into the movement's internal workings or allowed it to disrupt its organizational framework. During an interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher, he emphasized that Hamas does not base its security assessments on Israeli media reports or leaks. | Suleiman characterized counterin…
(2025-12-27). Gaza in 2025 — living through a televised genocide. thecanary.co The people of Gaza entered 2025 facing unprecedented pressures: a tightening siege, severe shortages, creeping starvation, and widespread displacement. Two years of brutal Israeli military violence have already blurred the line between life and death, with the suffering of Gaza impossible to ignore through a live-streamed genocide. First stage: urban ruination The year began with […] | By
(2025-12-27). Gaza genocide and collapse of human conscience. tehrantimes.com History will record this moment not as a triumph of civilization, but as its absolute moral collapse. In Gaza, more than 70,000 innocent human beings—the overwhelming majority women, mothers, pregnant women, and children—have been systematically annihilated. Their crime? Being born Palestinian. Their punishment? Death under rubble, starvation, and fire. And the world, with all its institutions, governments, and self-proclaimed guardians of humanity, stood by in silence.
(2025-12-27). 9 held in Italy over US$8.2 million charity scam linked to Hamas. scmp.com Italian authorities arrested nine people linked to three charitable organisations on suspicion of raising millions of euros for the Palestinian militant group Hamas, anti-terrorism prosecutors said in a statement on Saturday. | The suspects are accused of sending about €7 million (US$8.2 million) to "associations based in Gaza, the Palestinian territories, or Israel, owned, controlled, or linked to Hamas", the statement said.
(2025-12-27). B'Tselem and Amnesty warn Gaza genocide is not over. thecanary.co 
Israeli human rights organisation, B'Tselem, issued a statement affirming that Israeli violence in Gaza has continued, despite claims of a ceasefire. As coverage from Skwawkbox and the Canary has underlined, the sham ceasefire, brokered by the US, has been repeatedly been called into question, with reports of continued military attacks on civilians in the Gaza […] | By
(2025-12-27). Israeli army has killed 71,266 Palestinians in Gaza: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 71,266 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023.
(2025-12-27). Israel's ceasefire breaches deepen Gaza's suffering. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More than two months after a U.S.-brokered "ceasefire" took effect on October 10, Israeli forces continue near-daily assaults and restrictions, deepening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
(2025-12-27). Hamas rejects Gaza displacement as Israel recognises Somaliland. newarab.com 
Hamas on Saturday stressed its categorical rejection of Israeli plans to forcefully displace Palestinians from Israel said on Friday it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic that in 1991 declared it had unilaterally seceded from Somalia. |
(2025-12-27). Israeli Christmas leaflets threaten Palestinians with 'terrorism charges'. thecanary.co 
As the Western world celebrates Christmas, Israel is intensifying its campaign of mass bombings over civilian areas in Gaza and Lebanon. On Christmas Day, the residents of Tubas in occupied West Bank woke up to leaflets dispensed by the Israeli military — dubbed the sickest of 'Christmas cards'. Israel is watching The document issues a […] | By
(2025-12-27). Israel's recognition of Somaliland: Power play or Gaza expulsion plot? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's recognition of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland has triggered fierce backlash across Africa, the Arab world, and beyond. At the same time, the move has brought Israel's underlying motives into sharper focus, raising questions about regional security, international law, and the fate of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-12-27). Netanyahu to meet Trump on Monday over phase two of Gaza truce. newarab.com 
It will be His trip comes as the Trump administration and regional mediators push to proceed to the second stage o…
(2025-12-27). China Slams Israeli Plan to Recognize Somaliland for Palestinian Relocation. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, Israel officially recognized Somaliland, also known as "Somaliland," as an independent state. This move was seen as a prelude to Israeli military and intelligence plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip into Somaliland. The recognition followed a joint declaration signed by Israeli Prime Minister "Benjamin Netanyahu" and the president of …
(2025-12-27). Inside the Monumental Effort to Retrieve and Bury Gaza's Dead. truthout.org Fatima Salem waits outside anxiously, as rescue crews dig through the rubble of her family's home in Gaza City on December 15th. With bated breath, she clings to the hope that all 60 of her family members —bbrothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren — who were buried under the rubble after an Israeli airstrike targeted their building, will be rescued. But this was not a typical… |
(2025-12-27). Palestine will not be forgotten. iacenter.org December 23, 2025 Although it may appear that the U.S.-backed Israeli genocide against the Palestinian people, especially in Gaza, has subsided, because it has been off the front pages of the corporate press for the past few months, nothing can be further from the truth. Despite the first phase of the ceasefire signed by the U.S., the Zionist state and the Hamas resistance in early October, Israel has carried out hundreds of documented violations of this agreement with sophisticated weaponry provided by the Trump administration. Israel continues to kill hundreds of Palestinians and prohibits thousands of humanita…
(2025-12-27). Elon Musk may be at fault for Trump's Epstein coverup catastrophe. thecanary.co 
On 19 December, the Trump administration released a tranche of heavily redacted files relating to the dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. As we reported, the level of redactions was almost certainly at odds with the law (specifically the Epstein Files Transparency Act). This suspicion was seemingly confirmed when it was revealed that it was possible to […] | By
(2025-12-27). US continues pursuit and seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers amid condemnation at UN Security Council. peoplesdispatch.org Tensions continue to rise in the Caribbean. The United States continues to confiscate and pursue Venezuelan oil tankers, while Caracas denounces what it considers an "act of international piracy" at the UN.
(2025-12-27). Venezuela's oil and the crisis of US imperialism. wsws.org Behind the US regime change operation aginst Venezuela is the unique, strategic role, Venezuela plays in the global economy — the largest holder of so-called "proven" oil reserve in the world.
(2025-12-27). Venezuela Releases 99 More Detainees for Post-Election Violence, Incitement of Hatred. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, Venezuela's Penitentiary Ministry reported the release of 99 people who had been detained for their involvement in acts of violence and incitement to hatred following the July 28, 2024, presidential election. To date, over 2,100 people have been released by Venezuelan authorities for these crimes, with the majority of the releases occurring between November 2024 and March 2025. | In an official statement, the institution explained that those released were involved in actions aimed at disregarding the mandate expressed by the Venezuelan people at the polls and generating scenarios of destabilization t…
(2025-12-27). Letter from Venezuelan president on U.S. aggression. iacenter.org December 27, 2025 The following is a letter from Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro to the Heads of State of the Latin American and Caribbean region, urging joint action against the aggressions, acts of piracy and extrajudicial killings perpetrated by the United States in the Caribbean Sea. These actions not only violate the Zone of Peace proclaimed in 2014 by the regional group CELAC, but also threaten trade and regional stability. In his letter, President Maduro makes an urgent call to demand the immediate cessation of the military deployment, blockades and armed attacks. He also proposes activating the mecha…
(2025-12-27). Venezuela: UN Report Demonstrates Illegality of US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government stated that the recent report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) constitutes a resounding legal and political condemnation of the armed blockade imposed by the United States. The report demonstrates that this policy gravely violates international law and the Charter of the United Nations. | On Wednesday, December 24, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil highlighted that the statement by independent UN experts confirms what Venezuela has been stating for years: that Washington is carrying out a colonial-style strategy of threats, force, and plun…
(2025-12-27). Trump Unleashes the CIA on Venezuela. globalresearch.ca First published on October 27, 2025 | It is particularly difficult to pick out the most idiotic comments made by President Donald Trump over the past week as there is so much to choose from. | There were the memorable doodle-headed speeches …
(2025-12-27). Video: Elections in Venezuela: An Original Observation. globalresearch.ca Renowned Canadian Author Arnold August documents his experience observing Venezuela's parliamentary and gubernatorial elections in May 2025. | Produced by Micaela Ovelar and Arnold August for Kawsachun News. | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article. …
(2025-12-27). Why we, the youth, must defend Venezuela. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft December 22, 2025 In recent months, we have seen the U.S. capitalist war machine once again reveal its true character as it launches fascist aggression against our comrades in Venezuela. This aggression has already claimed the lives of countless civilians through relentless bombings, justified, as always, by lies about so-called "drug smugglers." These lies have already been exposed, not only by the people of Venezuela themselves but by the proletariat, who have once again laid bare the deception and trickery of these warmongers. Completely out of touch with the material conditions and lived reali…
(2025-12-27). Labor organizations oppose U.S. war against Venezuela. workers.org 
Below are three statements that take a position calling for an end to U.S. military aggression against Venezuela. The first, issued Dec. 18, 2025, is from the United Electrical Workers union (UE). The second, issued Dec. 8, 2025, is from the San Francisco Labor Council (SFLC). The third, issued Dec. . . . |
(2025-12-27). Spook Story: Ex-US amb. to Venezuela monetizes coup-plotting alongside former CIA officials. thegrayzone.com While pushing for war on Venezuela in legacy media, former US ambassador Jimmy Story is soliciting clients for consulting firms run by notorious ex-CIA officials. Editor's note: Former US ambassador to Venezuela James "Jimmy" Story has gone from de facto manager of the putschist, Washington-backed opposition in Venezuela to one of the most prominent voices promoting the Trump-Rubio regime change policy inside legacy media. On December 7, CNN's Fareed Zakaria featured his calls for toppling Venezuela's government during a panel …
(2025-12-27). Khuzestan mosques among Iran's nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran's nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
(2025-12-27). Kyiv targeted before high-stakes Zelensky-Trump meeting. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Saturday, Russia unleashed missile and drone strikes across Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was slated to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump for high-level discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. | Ukrainian air defenses sprang into action in the capital as explosions echoed and air raid sirens blared for several hours. The Ukrainian military confirmed that Russian drones were targeting Kyiv, as well as areas in the northeast and south of the country. | Authorities reported one fatality in the broader Kyiv region, and at least eleve…
(2025-12-27). How to Protect Yourself in Important Personal Agreements. moguldom.com We often think of contracts as the domain of high-powered lawyers in glass-walled conference rooms, sliding thick binders across mahogany tables. But the reality of legal agreements is far more pedestrian. It happens at kitchen tables, over coffee, or via a quick email exchange between friends. You lend a cousin money for a car repair. …
(2025-12-27). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-27). Hunger striker loses ability to stand as the strike hits day 55. thecanary.co 
Prisoners for Palestine have announced that hunger striker T Hoxha has lost the ability to stand. Hunger striker Heba Muraisi, meanwhile, is losing the ability to speak. Day 54 for Heba and the UN having to call on the British state to intervene is telling of the seriousness of the situation we are in t.co/92eIYlIU7S […] | By
(2025-12-27). US Republican beats up AI Santa for some reason. thecanary.co 
Every year, the radical right gets louder and louder with the message that the left wants to destroy Christmas. This year, however, a little-known senator has decided it's the Republicans who should be attacking Christmas — specifically Father Christmas (or 'Santa Claus', as the Yanks call him): When you find out the North Pole is […] | By
(2025-12-27). Trump's ICE Christmas is Nobody's Dream, Everybody's Nightmare: Christmas Snatches in NJ, Delaney Vigil and Fightback. Dec 27, N. 4. fightbackbetter.com 
Links to media reports of ICE ops during the day / related news. (Unfortunately some links could be paywalled. If…
(2025-12-27). Israel seals off West Bank town after attack, detains residents. newarab.com 
Israeli forces imposed "The IDF (Israeli army) is operating forcefully against terror hubs in the village of Qabatiya… accompanied by a lockdown and a complete cordon around the locality,"
(2025-12-27). Study: Earth's growing heat imbalance it's the clouds and natural climate variability. wattsupwiththat.com Understanding this hemispheric "balancing act" helps society focus on the true forces behind global warming—changes in cloud behavior linked to surface warming and natural climate variability…
(2025-12-27). Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire. newarab.com 
At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting with artillery, tanks, drones and jets, according to official tallies. | The conflict spread to nearly every border province on both sides, shattering an ear…
(2025-12-27). Two Iranian filmmakers serving on jury of 4th Asian Talent International Film Festival in India. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Two Iranian filmmakers Meysam Abbasi and Inaz Javan are among the jury members of the 4th Asian Talent International Film Festival, which will be held in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, on December 29.
(2025-12-27). Paul Le Blanc on Russia's 1917 Revolution and the problems of socialist organization. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc argues there is much we can learn from the inspiring liberation struggle of 1917.
(2025-12-27). Amid Intense Clashes, Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Second Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand and Cambodia reached a second ceasefire on Saturday, ending weeks of severe border fighting, which resulted in over 101 deaths and displaced more than half a million people. The ceasefire took effect at noon (0500 GMT) and was confirmed by a Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson, who reported no gunfire since its start. Prior to …
(2025-12-27). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-27). End of the Dream of One Caribbean or Renewal of the Vision. orinocotribune.com By Isaac Saney — Dec 22, 2025 | Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar's declaration that CARICOM is no longer a reliable partner, coupled with her insistence that Trinidad and Tobago must now "choose our path," marks a potentially historic rupture in the long and fragile project of Caribbean unity. Coming at a moment of intensifying global instability, renewed U.S. imperial assertiveness, and deepening ecological crisis, her statement raises a stark and unsettling question: are we witnessing the death blow to the dream of a unified Caribbean, or a moment that will force a long-overdue r…
(2025-12-27). My Belarus exhibition: What's on show at Internal Affairs Ministry's display? eng.belta.by Internal Affairs Minister Ivan Kubrakov, along with leaders of internal affairs bodies and internal troops of the ministry, visited the Minsk International Exhibition Center BELEXPO.
(2025-12-27). Chinese Loyal Wingman Drone Designs Appear Set For Deck Trials. twz.com 
Mockups or not, several drones have appeared dockside at the yard that built China's super-sized Type 076 amphibious assault ship, which is in dry dock nearby.
(2025-12-27). Hamas condemns Israel-Somaliland Recognition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement Friday condemning the announcement of mutual recognition between the Israeli occupation and the separatist administration in the "Somaliland" region.
(2025-12-27). IYSSE in Germany: "We do not want to die for the interests of the rich" wsws.org An interview with IYSSE spokesperson Tamino Dreisam exposes the class interests behind Germany's reintroduction of conscription, placing it within a broader drive toward militarisation, social cuts and imperialist war.
(2025-12-27). Kyiv strike shows Russia does 'not want to end war', Zelensky warns ahead of US talks. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that a Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv showed Moscow did "not want to end the war". | Zelensky made the comments ahead of his departure for talks in the United States with President Donald Trump on a plan to halt the Russian invasion. | The Russians "do not want to end the war and seek to use every opportunity to cause Ukraine even greater suffering and increase their pressure on others around the world", Zelensky said.
(2025-12-27). Strategic significance of Bin Zayed's visit to Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The official visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on December 26, 2025, may at first glance be interpreted as a ceremonial bilateral engagement between two countries bound by longstanding and "brotherly" relations.
(2025-12-27). Morocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw. newarab.com 
The match was a tale of two spot-kicks, with
(2025-12-27). 2 dead as Storm Johannes batters Nordic nations, thousands left without power. scmp.com Two people died on Saturday in Sweden, authorities said, as a storm battered Norway, Sweden and Finland, leaving thousands without power. | The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute issued alerts for strong winds for large parts of the northern half of the country as Storm Johannes hit the country. | One fatality, a man in his 50s, was reported near the Kungsberget ski resort in central Sweden.
(2025-12-27). Target faces activist investor pressure. tribune.com.pk 
Activist investor Toms Capital Investment Management (TCIM) has made a significant investment in Target, the Financial Times reported on Friday, intensifying pressure on the struggling retailer after years of lagging performance compared with its rivals. | The size of the stake was not disclosed, and the report did not specify what demands the New York-based firm may bring forward. | Target's shares rose 2.6% on the news. Its stock has lost more than 28% of its value this year after the Minneapolis-based chain posted three straight quarters of falling comparable sales. In August, the retailer appointed veteran…
(2025-12-27). Why Molecular Biology Labs Are Almost Always Stocked With Salmon Sperm DNA. wattsupwiththat.com fun fact — DNA was originally isolated from salmon sperm. Swiss physician and biologist Friedrich Miescher accomplished the feat in 1869, dubbing his discovery "nuclein." Salmon sperm was at the center of an historic scientific discovery more than 150 years ago, so it's fitting that it's still used to make novel discoveries today.
(2025-12-27). Occupied and Imperiled: Charting a Path for Zaporizhzhia's Nuclear Future. moderndiplomacy.eu The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, is a central issue in U. S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. This matter is part of a broader peace proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, comprising 20 key points. The power plant has been under Russian control …
(2025-12-27). Hundreds mourn victims of deadly bombing at Alawite mosque in Homs. tehrantimes.com Hundreds gathered in the rain and cold outside Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Saturday to mourn the eight people killed in a bombing the day before in the predominantly Alawite Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood.
(2025-12-27). UAE—Israel partnership casts a shadow on southern Yemen. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Southern Yemen is no longer just a battleground between local factions. It is becoming a testing ground for foreign ambitions, with the United Arab Emirates pushing separatist forces into new territory while deepening its partnership with Israel. These moves are reshaping the conflict in ways that go far beyond Yemen's borders.
(2025-12-27). Video: The Digital ID Is the Last Step toward Full Enslavement. Peter Koenig and Mike Yeadon. globalresearch.ca Decisions about digital IDs, also called e-IDs, will be made across the board by all countries (193 UN member-states) within short, or have already been made. In some cases, like Switzerland, people will have a choice, they will be …
(2025-12-27). VIDEO: Iranian satellites move towards launch pad in Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Thw three Iranian satellites, Tolu-3, Zafar-2, and Kosar-1.5, have been integrated with Russia's Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle at the Vostochny Spaceport.
(2025-12-27). Maryland man hospitalized in 9th shooting by immigration agents this year, as Trump prepares mass deportation camps. wsws.org ICE violence escalates as alleged US citizen Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales remains imprisoned, and the Trump administration prepares mass warehouse detention camps.
(2025-12-27). Niger junta calls for 'general mobilisation' against jihadists. newarab.com 
Since toppling democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum in The country's new rulers adopted th…
(2025-12-27). Honduras Government Official: Electoral Coup Was Unprecedented Fascist Operation. orinocotribune.com Ricardo Salgado, the Honduran secretary of Strategic Planning, said that the country suffered a new form of coup d'état following the proclamation of right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura as the president of Honduras by the two CNE councilors who belong to the Honduran bipartisan system: Ana Paola Hall García and Cossette Alejandra López. | On December 24, the two aforementioned CNE officials declared Asfura the winner of the November 30 elections, without completing the special recount or resolving the challenges filed in response to the numerous irregularities reported. | In a statement on Friday, December 25, refe…
(2025-12-27). Morocco Holidays: 7 Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip. thecanary.co Morocco feels like stepping into a different world. The moment travelers arrive, they're surrounded by the smell of fresh mint tea, the sound of calls to prayer echoing through ancient medinas, and colors so vibrant they almost don't seem real. This North African gem sits just a short flight from Europe, yet it offers an […] | By
(2025-12-27). Joseph Hansen—the FBI's asset in the SWP. wsws.org This lecture examines material which has been published in recent years regarding FBI investigation and infiltration of the SWP, and the additional light it shines on the findings of Security and the Fourth International.
(2025-12-27). 8 Risks That Put Not-for-Profit Organizations at Financial Liability. moguldom.com When you run a not-for-profit organization, you overlook financial risks. Because you only care about programs, communities, donors, and outcomes. Many leaders ignore early protection steps like nfp charity insurance, assuming problems won't arise. But hidden risks don't announce themselves. They surface suddenly and strike when your organization is least prepared. If you want your …
(2025-12-27). Military expert: Belarus will support any peace agreements made by Russia. eng.belta.by Speaking about the global situation and the armed conflict in Ukraine, Andrei Bogodel noted that leaders of many collective Western countries continue to convince their publics that Belarus sides with an aggressor interested in continuing the war in the neighboring country.
(2025-12-27). Health Centers Meant to Make Care Affordable Are Suing Patients for Unpaid Bills. truthout.org This past June, Ashley Voss-Barnes received a court summons in the mail. PrairieStar Health Center, a nonprofit community health center in south-central Kansas, was suing her for $675 and her wife for $732 in unpaid medical bills. Voss-Barnes knew the clinic received federal funding to make preventive health care accessible in a region where many families, including her own… |
(2025-12-27). Saudi-led coalition warns it will counter STC military moves in Yemen. tribune.com.pk 
Yemen's Saudi-led coalition said any military moves by the main southern separatist group STC in the eastern province of Hadramout that undermined de-escalation efforts would be countered to protect civilians, the Saudi state news agency reported on Saturday. | The statement from coalition spokesperson General Turki al-Malki followed a request from Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, for the coalition to take immediate measures to protect civilians in Hadramout from "violations committed by armed groups affiliated with the STC". | The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by…
(2025-12-27). Expert: No one but us loves this land so deeply. eng.belta.by The expert recalled that the theme of demography was a through line of the second session of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress, and the head of state promised mothers of large families that he would fulfill any request they made.
(2025-12-27). Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit for Trump talks. newarab.com 
Russia pummelled Ukraine's capital with Zelensky said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion launched in February 2022 that has left tens of thousands dead. | Ahead of the Ukrainian president's talks in Florida with Trump on Sunday,…
(2025-12-27). The problem with Jewish advocacy for a 'one-state solution': Clarifying the role of Jewish anti-Zionists in dismantling Zionism. mondoweiss.net 
Jewish advocacy for a one-state solution represents a form of Zionism that centers Jews in Palestine's future. Instead, anti-Zionist Jews must aim to accelerate the dismantling of Zionism both in Palestine and worldwide.
(2025-12-27). The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing a red Christmas. thecanary.co 
2025 is ending with more smashed climate records, as large parts of the Northern Hemisphere recorded their highest December temperatures on record: ABSOLUTE MADNESSNight Minimums up to 64F in IllinoisNIGHT TEMPERATURES TYPICAL OF JULY Hundreds oF records pulverized allover Central States with up to 8F marginsand the weekend will be hotter,in some areas much hotter. […] | By
(2025-12-27). A Comprehensive Buyer's Guide to Silver Crest Choppers. tehrantimes.com In the modern fast-paced world, the kitchen remains the heart of the home, but the time we spend in it is increasingly precious. To balance healthy, home-cooked meals with a busy schedule, high-performance appliances are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity. Among the titans of kitchenware, Silver Crest has consistently stood out for its durability, engineering excellence, and raw power.
(2025-12-27). LUMHS denies medicines shortage. tribune.com.pk 
The administration of Liaquat University Hospital (LUMHS), Hyderabad and Jamshoro has strongly refuted misleading claims about the alleged shortage of medicines and medical facilities at the Civil Hospital, assuring the public that all essential treatments are available. | In an official statement, the administration described the circulating propaganda as misleading and exaggerated, emphasising that there is no deficiency of medicines at the Civil Hospital and that comprehensive treatment facilities remain fully operational. While some diagnostic equipment is aging and replacement with modern machinery is bei…
(2025-12-27). Social And Solidarity Economy: African Youth Prepare Initiatives On Continental Scale. popularresistance.org This initiative is part of the international project 'Regionalisation of the UN resolution on the promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy', which aims to adapt and operationalise international commitments to the SSE in African contexts. In a continent where young people represent a major demographic force, but also a socio-economic challenge, the social and solidarity economy (SSE) appears to be a structuring response. Based on solidarity, democratic governance, territorial anchoring and inclusion, it is a recognised lever for decent job creation, social innovation and economic resilience.
(2025-12-27). Ayatollah Khamenei credits Iranian youth with resisting US pressure in region. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has credited Iran's young people with defeating a major U.S.-led assault in the region, saying their initiative, bravery, and willingness to sacrifice played a decisive role.
(2025-12-27). Expert predicts Europe's political and economic downfall. eng.belta.by Dmitry Kulikov noted that the world is facing a global crisis of Western civilization, which has been ongoing for "a considerable number of decades". However, in the publicist's opinion, this crisis has not yet reached its peak.
(2025-12-27). 'No witnesses, no narrative:' Syndicate says Israel deliberately targets Palestinian journalists. tehrantimes.com Israel's systematic campaign of violence against Palestinian journalists since October 2023 has peaked this year with the targeting of dozens of members of the press, Al Jazeera reported Saturday, citing the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate.
(2025-12-27). PIA deal, rate cut push PSX to peak. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's equity market closed the week ended on December 26, 2025 on a strong footing, as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 0.58% on a week-on-week basis, extending its record-breaking run amid a convergence of positive macroeconomic and policy developments. | Investor sentiment was underpinned by the successful privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), sold to a consortium led by AHCL for Rs135 billion, marking the country's first major divestment in nearly two decades and a key milestone under the IMF programme. | The market also drew support from the State Bank of Pakistan's decision to cut…
(2025-12-27). Bus crash kills 15 in Guatemala, government declares 3 days of national mourning. scmp.com An intermunicipal bus veered off a road in Guatemala and fell into a deep ravine, killing 15 passengers and injuring at least 15 others, authorities said on Saturday, declaring three days of national mourning. | The accident happened on Friday night outside the town of Totonicapan along a route known as the Inter-American Highway.
(2025-12-27). Fintech access outpaces usage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's fintech sector has made visible progress in expanding digital access over the past decade, but industry leaders and development partners increasingly warn that the country's real challenge lies not in onboarding users, but in converting access into everyday usage. An Asian Development Bank (ADB) assessment of the digital finance landscape notes that while millions now hold mobile wallets, cash continues to dominate daily transactions due to affordability concerns, trust deficits, uneven infrastructure and regulatory frictions. | "The real challenge for fintech in Pakistan is moving from access to ev…
(2025-12-27). Eco Loons Object to AI Centres in Scotland. wattsupwiththat.com Scottish greens getting apoplexy!
(2025-12-27). What's in Tehran art galleries. tehrantimes.com A collection of paintings by Mohammad Khalili is currently on display in an exhibit at Binesh Gallery. d "The Third Fact", the exhibition runs until January 3, 2026 at the gallery located at 22 Khakzad Alley, Vali-e Asr Ave.
(2025-12-27). What's Really Happening in Syria: Who Started the War, Who Can You Trust to Tell the Truth? globalresearch.ca This article, first published on GR in January 2017, provides an understanding of the history of the war on Syria, from the outset in mid-March 2011. | The U.S./NATO line | If you try to follow events in the mainstream media (MSM), …
(2025-12-27). Digital Bandung: Why the Global South must seize its data future. peoplesdispatch.org A new pattern is reshaping global digital politics, and African nations must pay attention. The
(2025-12-27). Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid new attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with the European leaders on Saturday amid fresh strikes on Kiev.
(2025-12-27). Blackout exposes robotaxi emergency gaps. tribune.com.pk 
A widespread power outage in San Francisco that led to Waymo robotaxis stalling and snarling traffic earlier this month has raised concerns about the readiness of autonomous vehicle operators to tackle major emergencies like earthquakes and floods. | Driverless taxis from Alphabet unit Waymo, a ubiquitous feature on the city's streets, were stuck at intersections with their hazard lights turned on as traffic lights stopped working following a fire at a PG&E substation that knocked out power to roughly one-third of the city on December 20, videos posted on social media showed. Waymo halted operations, resuming…
(2025-12-27). At least 15 killed after bus plunges into ravine in Guatemala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — A passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, killing at least 15 people.
(2025-12-27). Pezeshkian urges people-centered environmental management. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for strengthening people-oriented management in environmental protection, saying communities act more responsibly when they are directly entrusted with safeguarding the environment.
(2025-12-27). Imperial lapdog Farage supports Israel's Somaliland recognition. thecanary.co 
On 26 December, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as a sovereign state. As many noted, Israel are almost certainly doing this for cynical reasons, having previously discussed the prospect of ethnically cleansing Palestinians to the region. Now, the imperial lapdog Nigel Farage has come forwards to offer his support: Somaliland deserves […] | By
(2025-12-27). Japan's Iron Lady: Takaichi Bets Big on Guns Over Growth. thinktank.pk Japan is accelerating its military buildup under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, with a record defense budget for fiscal 2026 exceeding 9 trillion yen (approximately $58 billion). This marks a 9.4% increase from the previous year and positions Japan on track to become the world's third-largest defense spender after the United States and China. Takaichi has …
(2025-12-27). US stocks register weekly gains. tribune.com.pk 
Wall Street ended a light-volume post-Christmas session nearly unchanged on Friday, with few catalysts to fuel much conviction one way or the other. All three major US stock indexes closed nominally lower, snapping a five-session rally, but logged weekly gains. | "We had a very strong five-day rally, so in a way we're just simply catching our breath today (Friday) after the holiday," said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group in Omaha. "This is only day two of the official Santa Claus rally period, so we still have some time, and we think there's going to be a little more upward bias going forw…
(2025-12-27). Sharks and Rays and Skates and Chimaeras: Spielberg/Benchley Messed it up big time back then for Great WHITES — Now? dissidentvoice.org 
As a shark conservation scientist, one of the most common questions people ask me is, "How are shark populations doing?" To answer this question, it's important to understand two types of fishery surveys: fishery-independent and fishery-dependent. Fishery-dependent population surveys gather data from fishermen's catches. These data are valuable because there are many more fishermen on …
(2025-12-27). Security meeting between Netanyahu and Sharaa 'imminent': report. newarab.com 
Talks between Israeli The talks suggest that a security agreement between the two countries could soon be signed, Israeli outlet i24News said, adding that a major breakthrough in negotiations has been made. | The report…
(2025-12-27). First North Korean Nuclear-powered Submarine: Strategic Deterrence? globalresearch.ca Introductory Note : | The following article by military analyst Drago Bosnic focusses on the DPRK's modern weapons arsenal. | In the words of Drago Bosnic: | "The mainstream propaganda machine regularly presents [the DPRK] as a supposedly "backward society", especially in terms of …
(2025-12-27). Mufti Shamail vs Javed Akhtar: The Limits of Atheism. muslimskeptic.com For audiences in South Asia, it would have been very difficult to miss the widely circulated public debate between Mufti Shamail Nadwi and Javed Akhtar. There have, of course, been some naysayers and haters — like the Wahhabis, the deformist deviant Akram Nadwi publicly whining about the debate and debating in general, and, more recently, rabid …
(2025-12-27). Sudanese RSF offensive near Chad border leaves hundreds dead, villages in ashes. tehrantimes.com More than 200 people, including women and children, were killed in ethnically motivated RSF attacks in parts of Darfur, the Sudan Doctors Network said, citing survivor testimonies from displacement camps near the Sudan—Chad border.
(2025-12-27). US launches Christmas Day missile strikes against northwestern Nigeria. wsws.org The Trump administration launched missile strikes against claimed ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria and made unsubstantiated claims that the act of war was in response to "existential threats" to Christian communities in the region.
(2025-12-27). Semnan to host 1st Intl. Conf. on Impact of Climate Change. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The First International Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Occurrence of Accident and Disaster will be held on Semnan province on Dec. 29.
(2025-12-27). Nexperia China eyes new wafer suppliers in 6 months amid legal fight with Dutch chipmaker. scmp.com Nexperia China, the estranged unit of the Dutch chipmaker, is pushing forward with efforts to secure new wafer suppliers in six months, as the firm's Netherlands head office and mainland Chinese owner Wingtech Technology started direct talks last week. | In its shareholders meeting in Shanghai on Friday, Wingtech said Nexperia China's plant in Dongguan, in southern Guangdong province, continued to operate amid "a significant gap in wafer supply", reports from several state-backed media…
(2025-12-27). An analysis of the escalating U.S. threats toward China. iacenter.org By Mick Kelly December 24, 2025 The following article originally appeared in the new book, "China Changes Everything," published by World View Forum. Go to IngramSpark to order the book(s) at a discount. The United States is on a collision course with socialist China. People's China is promoting and pursuing peace while Washington, D.C., is encouraging separatism in the province of Taiwan. The U.S. has embarked on an unprecedented arms buildup that the Pentagon says is aimed at Beijing, and measures to decouple or delink the two economies, accompanied by President Trump's inflationary tariffs on China, are anothe…
(2025-12-27). Workers Struggles: Asia, Australia and the Pacific. wsws.org Gig economy food delivery workers strike across India, Bangladeshi hospitality staff demand minimum wage and a strike by Australian rail maintenance workers enters its third week.
(2025-12-27). Remains of Libya army chief killed in crash to return home. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). 'We're now stronger than the 12-day war'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian did not appear particularly fixated on the prospects of a new deal with the U.S. when he sat down with Khamenei.ir, a website overseen by the Leader's office, and discussed two issues most pressing for the Iranian people: whether Tehran can fend off a second potential war with Israel, and what can be done to control runaway inflation, which has worsened in the backwash of the war Israel and the U.S. launched against Iran in June.
(2025-12-27). Sudan's RSF kill at least 200 people in latest string of attacks. newarab.com 
The According to the network, the RSF attacked civilians in various areas, including in Ambro, Sarba, and Abu Qumra. | In a press statement, the network cited "testimonies from survivors who arrived at displacement camps in the Tina region of Ch…
(2025-12-27). Belarus deploys new military system to guard airspace. eng.belta.by The adoption and deployment of the new radar station for combat duty is one of the stages in re-equipping the Air Force and Air Defense Force anti-aircraft missile units with S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems.
(2025-12-27). Yemen: Saudi coalition warns of swift response to STC advances. newarab.com 
The In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki quoted PLC…
(2025-12-27). Russia likely moving nuclear hypersonic missiles that are hard to intercept to Belarus. scmp.com Moscow is likely stationing new nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missiles at a former airbase in eastern Belarus, a development that could bolster Russia's ability to deliver missiles across Europe, two US researchers have found by studying satellite imagery. | The researchers' assessment broadly aligns with US intelligence findings, said ‚Äåa person familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity to share information not authorised for public release.
(2025-12-27). Military expert: Do you think Lukashenko will let 30 years of nation-building be destroyed? eng.belta.by Speaking about Belarus' position, the expert emphasized that the country has always advocated for peace and the diplomatic settlement of any conflicts.
(2025-12-27). Israel seals off Palestinian village in West Bank after deadly attack. scmp.com Israeli forces imposed a lockdown on a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, their second day of operations there after a local resident killed two people in Israel. | "The IDF [Israeli army] is operating forcefully against terror hubs in the village of Qabatiya … accompanied by a lockdown and a complete cordon around the locality," Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement published by his office on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). Muraveiko: Oreshnik system deploys in minutes. eng.belta.by The deployment time for the Oreshnik missile system is a matter of minutes, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces — First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko told the ONT TV channel.
(2025-12-27). Storm of condemnation follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's declaration of recognition for the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland as an independent nation has sparked widespread disapproval throughout the Arab, Islamic, and African nations. Officials and various organizations are voicing concerns that this action contravenes international law and jeopardizes peace in the Horn of Africa.On Friday, Israel took the unprecedented step of being the first nation to officially acknowledge Somaliland, a region that unilaterally declared its independence from Somalia back in 1991. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office framed the decision as a…
(2025-12-27). China issues rules for human-like AI. tribune.com.pk 
China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. | The move underscores Beijing's effort to shape the rapid rollout of consumer-facing AI by strengthening safety and ethical requirements. The proposed rules would apply to AI products and services offered to the public in China that present simulated human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles, and interact with users emotionally through text, images, audio, video o…
(2025-12-27). San Francisco Outage Reveals a Critical Gap in Robotaxi Readiness. moderndiplomacy.eu A recent power outage in San Francisco caused significant traffic disruptions, with Waymo's robotaxis stalling at intersections due to non-working traffic signals. The outage, triggered by a fire at a PG&E substation, left about one-third of the city without power on December 20. Waymo paused its operations during the incident and resumed them the next …
(2025-12-27). Yank psyop calls for UK 'deportations' in response to Zarah Sultana. thecanary.co 
Turning Point USA is the organisation that promotes an America/Israel-first agenda in the US, while Turning Point UK pushes the same agenda in the UK. All I want for Christmas is mass-deportations. t.co/L3jFHG6Dxb — Turning Point UK üá¨üáß (@TPointUK) December 25, 2025 All I want for Christmas is mass-deportations. t.co/L3jFHG6Dxb — Turning Point UK üá¨üáß […] | By
(2025-12-27). Energy Transition Meltdown Could Mean Global Bifurcation. wattsupwiththat.com For years, the global energy strategy has been surreal. Companies that built the modern world on the back of energy-dense hydrocarbons indulged those celebrating the arrival of wind turbines and solar panels to power civilization. But reality, stubborn and unforgiving, has interrupted the psychedelic revelry.
(2025-12-27). Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Lessons We Haven't Learned. Dr. Helen Caldicott. globalresearch.ca [We repost this article by Dr. Helen Caldicott, first published on GR in August 2020, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.] | My birthday is August 7, sandwiched between the anniversary dates for the bombings …
(2025-12-27). Magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattles northern Peru coast. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off Peru's northern coast early Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported, shaking several coastal regions but causing no immediate casualties or major damage.The quake's epicenter was located about 79 kilometers (49 miles) west-southwest of the port city of Paita in the Piura region, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles). Peru's Geophysical Institute (IGP) said the tremor was felt across large parts of northern Peru, including Piura, Tumbes, and areas of Lambayeque.t.co/m3Bci4BBA7 t.co/m3Bci4BBA7
(2025-12-27). Sugar recovery improves as temperatures fall. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab has recorded a noticeable improvement in sugar recovery as the ongoing crushing season gathers momentum, with falling temperatures helping enhance sucrose levels in sugarcane across major producing regions of the province. The improvement has provided relief to sugar mills and supported higher overall sugar output during the current season. | Sugar recovery in several areas has reached around 10 percent, reflecting better cane quality and improved processing outcomes. The decline in night-time temperatures has played a key role in strengthening sucrose accumulation in sugarcane, particularly in the sout…
(2025-12-27). Inside Belarus' only factory making sugared cranberries. eng.belta.by Since Soviet times, many remember the distinct small box with a healthy treat inside, containing an explosion of tangy berry flavor and the sweetness of powdered sugar.
(2025-12-27). Pet goats face eviction in Franconia Township — and the owner is fighting back. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Tommy and Bam-Bam, a pair of elderly goats, have been Franconia Township residents for more than 10 years, but in early December, the township's zoning board ruled to evict them. | Ken Schumann has kept goats on his property since 2000. In May, officials found him in violation of the township's zoning code, which prohibits keeping livestock animals on any property smaller than three acres. | Schumann argues township officials had visited his one-third-acre property o…
(2025-12-27). Escalation in Ukraine: Russia Strikes as Trump Pushes Peace. thinktank.pk As diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war face intense pressure amid escalating military actions. Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv involving nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas just days before a crucial meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. This assault, causing …
(2025-12-27). Ben-Gvir's racist policies transform Israel prisons into instruments of death. thecanary.co Israeli prisons have become spaces beyond the reach of legal and humanitarian principles. This marks another dark chapter for Palestinians, including those yet to be sentenced by their occupier. Under Israeli national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, detention sites where Palestinians are held are exacting a policy of collective punishment. This is a troubling reality widely […] | By
(2025-12-27). Pezeshkian says Iran in 'full-scale war' with the West. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). Lukashenko extends anniversary greetings to Gomel Chemical Plant. eng.belta.by "Over these years, the Gomel Chemical Plant has come a long way, filled with professional victories and achievements," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(2025-12-27). PPP draws large crowd at Larkana rally. tribune.com.pk 
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah congratulated Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman, leadership, office-bearers, and workers on successfully organising the party's rally in Larkana, held on the occasion of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's death anniversary in Garhi Khuda Bakhsh on Saturday. He described the gathering as a strong demonstration of public trust and the party's enduring strength. | Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah congratulated Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman, leadership, office-bearers, and workers on the successful organisation of the party's rally in Larkana On the…
(2025-12-27). Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah returns to UK. newarab.com 
Prominent A key figure in Egypt's 2011 uprising, Abdel Fattah was granted a presidential pardon in September after having spent n…
(2025-12-27). Best Test Data Compliance Solutions for Regulated Industries in 2026. moguldom.com Test Data Management (TDM) systems are becoming essential in assisting organizations to develop, administer, safeguard and deliver top quality test data- particularly in regulated sectors where data integrity and safety cannot be compromised. With the prevalence of DevOps and continuous testing, the need to have automated, compliant, and production-like test data is on the rise. …
(2025-12-27). Iran's satellite program 'entirely peaceful': FM Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran's satellite program is strictly civilian and scientific, as the country prepares to launch three domestically built satellites into orbit this weekend.
(2025-12-27). Brothers among four killed in road crashes. tribune.com.pk 
At least four people, including two real brothers, were killed and multiple others injured in a series of road accidents in the metropolis on Saturday, police and rescue officials said. | One person died and seven others, including two women, suffered injuries in a bus crash in Steel Town on Saturday. The bus, carrying around 75 passengers from Sanghar to Karachi, lost control on Link Road in Gulshan-e-Hadeed due to high speed and brake failure, overturned, and crashed onto the footpath. | Rescue 1122 teams and welfare organisations shifted the injured to nearby private hospitals. The deceased was identified a…
(2025-12-27). Israel 'blatantly violating' Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity: Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has condemned Israel's "blatant" violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, accusing the Israeli regime of seeking to advance a plan aimed at dividing the East African country.
(2025-12-27). Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as independent state. tribune.com.pk 
Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday ⚪ a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia's longstanding opposition to secession. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. In a statement, he congratulated Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, praised his leadership and invited him to visit Israel. | I announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland…
(2025-12-27). Belarusian business seeks to enhance cooperation with Chinese partners. eng.belta.by The head of the diplomatic mission outlined the embassy's ongoing efforts to boost the export of domestic products and attract investment.
(2025-12-27). Australia: Unanswered questions about the Bondi Beach shootings. wsws.org A cover-up is underway to shield the police and intelligence agencies. Any "deficiencies" exposed in official investigations will be used to justify a further major boost to the state security apparatus.
(2025-12-27). Over 200 killed in ethnic attacks by Sudan's RSF in Darfur, doctors group says. tribune.com.pk 
More than 200 people, including women and children, were killed in ethnically motivated attacks carried out by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in parts of Darfur, according to a statement released Saturday by the Sudan Doctors Network. | Citing testimonies from survivors who arrived at displacement camps in Tina, near the Sudan-Chad border, the network said civilians were targeted and killed on an ethnic basis in the areas of Ambro and Abu Qamra in North Darfur and Sirba in West Darfur after RSF forces attacked the locations. | "The victims included children, women and men who were deliberately…
(2025-12-27). Thailand and Cambodia sign ceasefire deal, ending violent border clashes. tribune.com.pk 
Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Saturday to halt weeks of fierce border clashes, the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian countries that have included fighter jet sorties, exchange of rocket fire and artillery barrages. | "ÔªøÔªøÔªøBoth sides agree to maintain current troop deployments without further movement," their defence ministers said in a joint statement on the ceasefire, to take effect at noon (0500 GMT). | "Any reinforcement would heighten tensions and negatively affect long-term efforts to resolve the situation," according to the st…
(2025-12-27). TOP STORY OF 2025: Why six Australian Jews accused leading local Zionist of antisemitism. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-27). End the abuse! Free Dr. Aafia Siddiqui! iacenter.org By Tania Siddiqi December 19, 2025 United Antiwar Coalition For over two decades, political prisoner Dr. Aafia Siddiqui has been held captive without just cause, in prisons across the world. From 2003 until 2008, she was a ghost prisoner in CIA black sites in Afghanistan, including the notorious Bagram Air Base, where she was routinely beaten and violated. According to Aafia's attorney, Clive Stafford Smith, she is the only woman who underwent the full U.S. Rendition to Torture program. In 2010, Aafia, an innocent Pakistani citizen, was sentenced to 86 years in U.S. federal prison. Since then, she's been carrying…
(2025-12-27). Climate Change Strikes Norway: Wildlife Freezes in Arctic Deep Freeze. thinktank.pk As global temperatures rise, paradoxical extreme cold events are becoming more frequent and severe in northern regions. In northern Norway, a recent record-breaking plunge to -52.6 ∞C has resulted in animals freezing to death in place, highlighting the disruptive impacts of climate change on Arctic ecosystems. Far from contradicting global warming, these brutal cold waves are …
(2025-12-27). Richard Linklater's Blue Moon: Rodgers and Hart, without much music. wsws.org In this depiction of the end of Lorenz Hart's career and his life, his legacy gets short-changed.
(2025-12-27). Flour prices soar as Hyd millers reject govt wheat. tribune.com.pk 
Flour prices in Hyderabad have shown no sign of easing despite the Sindh government's new policy for the release of subsidised wheat, as flour mill owners have refused to lift government stocks over alleged bribery demands by Food Department officials. | According to flour mill owners, officials allegedly demanded bribes ranging from Rs1,000 to Rs1,200 per bag for the release of wheat from government warehouses. In protest, mill owners declined to accept government wheat and instead purchased supplies from the open market at higher prices, passing the burden on to consumers. | As a result, five-kilogram bags o…
(2025-12-27). Russia Ukraine War Ukraine Corruption World Report NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com This afternoon's interview with NewsX World dealt with two topics. First (starting at minute 3.40) was the upcoming visit of Zelensky to Miami for a meeting with Donald Trump and how on the way Zelensky has stopped off in Canada for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney. While in Canada, he will hold a virtual …
(2025-12-27). Consuls of Belarus, Russia in Almaty agree to synchronize consular operations. eng.belta.by The parties discussed regional agenda issues in detail, outlined concrete steps for strengthening bilateral cooperation, and agreed to synchronize their efforts in the consular sector.
(2025-12-27). Israel's detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia enters second year. tehrantimes.com Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, 52, remains in an Israeli prison a year after Israel detained him without charges or trial.
(2025-12-27). A New Alliance in Luxury: OMEGA Names Park Bo-gum a Brand Ambassador. moderndiplomacy.eu Award-winning Korean actor Park Bo-gum is now an OMEGA Brand Ambassador, joining other famous actors like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman. OMEGA chooses ambassadors for their talent and unique presence, aligning with the brand's values. Raynald Aeschlimann, OMEGA's President and CEO, praised Park for his charm, acting skills, and passion for watches. Park expressed his …
(2025-12-27). Renowned Iranian playwright Bahram Beyzai passes away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian playwright, theatre director, film director, screenwriter, editor, and scholar of Persian theatre history Bahram Beyzai passed away on his birthday on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). Queer and Trans People Were Under Attack in 2025. Here's How We Fought Back. truthout.org This year — 2025 — was bleak. There's trans joy around, but to keep it from drying up we're going to need to stay with the horror of our current moment. Not so long that it destroys us, but long enough to strategize against its creeping totality. The right-wing descent that took place during this long year was predicted by Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, the Stonewall riot veteran and mentor to us… |
(2025-12-27). Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia's sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the move taken by the Zionist regime in violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia.
(2025-12-27). Alabama Lawmaker Proposes Banning Use of "West Bank" in Government Documents. truthout.org An Alabama lawmaker has pre-filed a bill that would prohibit the use of the term West Bank in all government documents when referring to the Palestinian territory on the Jordan River. HB 81, sponsored by Rep. Mark Gidley, R-Hokes Bluff, would require the area to be referenced by its "historically, biblically, and legally accurate" names of "Judea" and "Samaria." Gidley said in an interview… |
(2025-12-27). Nigerian Town Bombed by Trump Has No Known History of Anti-Christian Violence. truthout.org When President Donald Trump launched a series of airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas, he described it as an attack against "ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians." But locals in a town that was hit during the strike say terrorism has never been a problem for them. On Friday, CNN published a report based on… |
(2025-12-27). Pennsylvania's Allegheny County implementing involuntary outpatient mental health care services. whyy.org Allegheny County will use a controversial legal tool for involuntary mental health care in the community starting Jan. 1, according to a letter county officials sent Tuesday to the state's Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Called assisted outpatient treatment (AOT), it's a law that no other Pennsylvania county has been able to successfully implement since state lawmakers voted for it in 2018. | The county developed its AOT plan based on research evidence, advice from local and national experts, and collaboration with partners across county government, wrote Erin Dalton, director of the county'
(2025-12-27). Belarus President's Team draw with Brest Oblast Team in RHL match. eng.belta.by The Belarus President's Team drew with Brest Oblast Team, 5-5 (2-1, 1-2, 2-2), in the Republican Hockey League (RHL) second match at the Olympic Arena in Minsk on 27 December.
(2025-12-27). India's Modi government intensifies war on the poor by gutting rural job guarantee programme. wsws.org The Modi government is gutting the rural job "guarantee," fulfilling a longstanding demand of the most rapacious sections of the ruling class who have long derided its cost and complained that it "boosts" rural wages.
(2025-12-27). Demand the immediate release of UK pro-Palestine hunger strikers threatened with death. wsws.org The brutal treatment by Britain's Labour government of the hunger strikers is a step change in this lurch to authoritarianism and dictatorship by imperialist powers internationally. The government made clear from the outset that it would not consider any of the legitimate democratic demands of the political prisoners.
(2025-12-27). Gwadar coast shimmers green. tribune.com.pk 
The waters along Gwadar coast have turned green, replacing the usual blue with a greenish hue, caused by a natural marine phenomenon known as Noctiluca bloom, officials confirmed on Saturday. First widely observed in 2017, the phenomenon affects not only Pakistan's coasts but also large parts of the Arabian Sea, including Iran, India, Oman, and the Persian Gulf. | Muhammad Muzammil Khan, Technical Advisor at DWLF Pakistan, assured that the green waters along the coasts of Balochistan and Karachi pose no toxic threat. The bloom was reported on Friday by Abdul Rahim of the Gwadar Development Authority, who noted…
(2025-12-27). Despite Trump's War on Workers, Labor Movement Notched Crucial Wins in 2025. truthout.org President Donald Trump launched a war against workers as soon as he reclaimed power in January 2025. Now, nearly a year into his second administration, it's possible to take stock of the year's notable victories and the challenges looming in 2026. Some of the administration's immediate moves included rescinding a Biden-era executive order that raised the minimum wage for federal workers… |
(2025-12-27). China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction. tribune.com.pk 
China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. | The move underscores Beijing's effort to shape the rapid rollout of consumer-facing AI by strengthening safety and ethical requirements. | The proposed rules would apply to AI products and services offered to the public in China that present simulated human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles, and interact with users emotionally through text, images, audio, video…
(2025-12-27). Senegal: Where women's bodies belong to everyone but themselves. globalvoices.org 
The religious argument is often used to justify control over women Originally published on By Bowel Diop | In Senegal, women who are victims of rape can be condemned for trying to take control of their lives by having an abortion. | Like many other African countries,…
(2025-12-27). Trump says Ukraine's Zelensky 'doesn't have anything until I approve it' ahead of talks. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in pursuit of a deal to end Russia's nearly four-year invasion, though the latest comments from Moscow raise doubts about how close a final agreement really is. | Zelensky told reporters on Friday that he would discuss sensitive issues with Trump including the future of the Donbas region in Ukraine's east and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
(2025-12-27). Somalia's Al-Shabaab vows to fight any Israeli use of Somaliland. newarab.com 
"We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. | Its spokesman Ali Dheere said in the statement that Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state showed it "has decided to expand into pa…
(2025-12-27). The Federal Reserve Cartel: The Eight Families. globalresearch.ca The Four Horsemen of Banking (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo) own the Four Horsemen of Oil (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP and Chevron Texaco)…
(2025-12-27). Demand clemency for Gia Abigail Valentina! iacenter.org December 27, 2025 By Arm the Dollz Gia Abigail Valentina is a transgender woman who has been incarcerated for over twenty years, eleven of which have been spent in solitary confinement at the New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) — a men's facility. Governor Phil Murphy has granted clemency to over 300 people, and his term ends in less than a month. We demand clemency for Gia now! In September 2021, Gia Valentina began requesting vaginoplasty surgery while at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility — the only women's facility in New Jersey. This surgery, along with the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) she had been…
(2025-12-27). Historic Rally: Silver Breaks $75 while gold and platinum set new records. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Silver broke through the $75 mark on Friday, a historic first, as precious metals continued their ascent. This surge was fueled by investors looking for security in a world of uncertainty and the anticipation of U.S. interest rate reductions. | Silver hit $75.9 per ounce, and gold followed suit, reaching a new peak of $4,531 per ounce, a fitting conclusion to a remarkable year for the metals. | Silver has more than doubled in value since January, a gain exceeding 150%, while gold has risen roughly 70%, representing their best annual performance since 1979. The demand was driven by rate-cut speculat…
(2025-12-27). 'Regulation for us, freedom for thee'. tehrantimes.com Even as a new wave of restrictive regulations on children's digital access sweeps across Europe and the United States, these very governments—employing a completely different media policy—have simultaneously opened a vast arena of unrestricted social media and satellite broadcasting towards Iran. This meaningful contradiction raises serious questions about soft warfare and cultural engineering.
(2025-12-27). Sepahan's late win over Chadormalou sends them top of PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Enzo Crivelli's dramatic 95th-minute goal lifted Sepahan to the top of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) table on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). Renowned actress Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passes away at 76. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Renowned film actress and theater enthusiast Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passed away in a Tehran hospital on Thursday, due to complications from a brain stroke she had suffered several months prior. She was 76.
(2025-12-27). Honduras: Electoral Coup Was Unprecedented Fascist Operation. popularresistance.org Ricardo Salgado, the Honduran secretary of Strategic Planning, said that the country suffered a new form of coup d'état following the proclamation of right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura as the president of Honduras by the two CNE councilors who belong to the Honduran bipartisan system: Ana Paola Hall García and Cossette Alejandra López. | On December 24, the two aforementioned CNE officials declared Asfura the winner of the November 30 elections, without completing the special recount or resolving the challenges filed in response to the numerous irregularities reported.
(2025-12-27). Belarusian MPs set for three-day working visit to their constituencies. eng.belta.by The MPs will join the events held as part of Our Children and From Heart to Heart charitable campaigns.
(2025-12-27). Ukraine's parliament rocked by new corruption talks as investigators are blocked. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Ukraine is reeling from a fresh corruption scandal, with the nation's anti-corruption agency announcing accusations against sitting members of parliament. The agency claims these lawmakers accepted bribes in return for their votes. | In a Telegram statement, the agency detailed its findings: an organized network of current MPs allegedly receiving illicit benefits on a systematic basis. Investigators tried to search offices associated with parliamentary committees in Kyiv, but security forces blocked their efforts. This prompted the agency to issue a warning, stating that such interference with investig…
(2025-12-27). Avanzan obras en tercer parque solar fotovoltaico de Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu Con la sincronización del Parque Solar Fotovoltaico (PSFV) de la comunidad de El Meso antes de que finalice el año o a principios del 2026, Sancti Spíritus incorporará los tres emplazamientos de 21,87 megawatts planificados inicialmente como parte de la estrategia para la transición hacia el uso de energías limpias.
(2025-12-27). Matanzas retoma el segundo puesto en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu En una tarde de tensión y coraje, los Cocodrilos de Matanzas derrotaron 6-5 a los Elefantes de Cienfuegos en el "5 de Septiembre" y retomaron el segundo puesto de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. En otros escenarios, los Vegueros de Pinar del Río y los Industriales dividieron honores, y Villa Clara mantuvo una tenue esperanza al vencer a Ciego de àÅvila.
(2025-12-27). La Estación Espacial Internacional, un cuarto de siglo de hazañas en el espacio. cubadebate.cu La Estación Espacial Internacional, situada a unos 400 kilómetros sobre la Tierra, representa uno de los proyectos de ingeniería más ambiciosos de la humanidad. Desde la primera misión Expedición 1, más de 280 astronautas y cosmonautas han visitado la estación, que se mantiene habitada de forma continua desde hace 25 años.
(2025-12-27). 5.7-magnitude quake hits Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina at 1040 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
(2025-12-27). Spanish town reaches deal to share El Gordo jackpot after ticket error. scmp.com A small town in northern Spain has reached a compromise after a ticket sales error threatened to leave some winners of the country's iconic Christmas lottery empty handed. | Spanish media reported on Saturday that everyone holding a ticket with the winning number of the main prize, called El Gordo (The Fat One), will now receive almost their full winnings.
(2025-12-27). Ukraine peace requires 'a willing Russia', says Canada's PM Carney at Zelensky meeting. scmp.com Establishing a lasting peace in Ukraine requires "a willing Russia", Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday, denouncing the "barbarism" of Moscow's latest bombardment of Kyiv as he met Volodymyr Zelensky. | "We have the conditions … of a just and lasting peace, but that requires a willing Russia, and the barbarism that we saw overnight … shows just how important it is that we stand with Ukraine," Carney said as the Ukrainian leader stopped in Halifax, Nova Scotia, en route to meet US…
(2025-12-27). No To The Re-Militarization Of Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org We are now on the threshold of a new year, and for the Puerto Rican people, it means a renewal of our struggle for independence and sovereignty. With renewed vigor, we may resume the battle against the militarization of our archipelago. | In 2003, we were able to expel the most powerful naval force in the world, the U.S. Navy, after four years of relentless struggle. The entire population, regardless of political beliefs, bravely united, facing beatings and arrests at the hands of U.S. security forces. The people were determined to close the bases that stored deadly weapons and from which the Navy bombed the pris…