(2025-12-11). Gaza baby dies of hypothermia as storm floods displacement camps. newarab.com 
An eight-month-old infant has died from hypothermia in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian health ministry said on Thursday, as displaced families endure Munir al-Barsh, the ministry's director general, said Raha Abu Jazar died in Khan Younis in the south of the enclave "as a result of the cold and rainwater flooding her tent". | News of Rahaf's death had already circulated online, with relatives saying she succumbed to the cold. In one video, a family mem…
(2025-12-11). Yasser Abu Shabab's killing reveals fragile Israeli grip on Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Baby in Gaza dies from cold as Israel restricts entry of needed supplies. aljazeera.com An eight-month-old baby in Gaza died from exposure to torrential rains and cold temperatures in her family's tent.
(2025-12-11). Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab? aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza celebrated after Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed.
(2025-12-11). Gaza faces new crisis as Storm Byron brings heavy rain, flooding. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Gaza newborn mortality rates up 75 percent compared with prewar levels, report says. haaretz.com One possible reason for babies dying at birth is the mother's malnutrition during pregnancy. According to data collected by UNICEF, during the last months of the war the number of underweight neonates has also risen…
(2025-12-11). The Geopolitics Of Trump's Venezuela Campaign OpEd. eurasiareview.com Donald Trump certainly has global ambitions. He is using tariffs to remake the global economy. He is withdrawing the United States from as many multinational organizations and agreements as possible in order to destroy the liberal international order. And he has alternated between confronting adversaries (like Iran) and brokering ceasefires (like the one in Gaza). | But he also has hemispheric aims—to consolidate U.S. hegemony in America's "backyard" of Latin America and the Caribbean. In some ways, these aims are merely his global ambitions writ small. Here, too, he is slapping tariffs on allies and adv…
(2025-12-11). Report: Trump To Appoint US General To Lead Gaza 'International Stabilization Force'. news.antiwar.com President Trump is planning to appoint a two-star US general to lead the international force that may be deployed to Gaza under the US ceasefire deal, Axios reported on Thursday, a step that would mark a significant escalation of US involvement in the Palestinian territory, which has been destroyed by Israel. Trump's plan calls for …
(2025-12-11). Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate.
(2025-12-11). Gaza's economy is collapsing. It needs liquidity now. responsiblestatecraft.org As the world recently
(2025-12-11). Amnesty Australia honours Wael al-Dahdouh for Gaza coverage. newarab.com 
The veteran journalist was honoured at the organisation's annual ceremony, which highlights reporters who have made major contributions to human rights journalism worldwide. | Al-Dahdouh left Gaza in January to receive medical treatment in Qatar after being injured in an Israeli air strike. Amnesty said he was selected for the 2025 award for his "commit…
(2025-12-11). Baby Dies of Exposure in Gaza After Tent Floods Amid Winter Storm and Continued Israeli Restrictions. news.antiwar.com An eight-month-old Palestinian baby, Rahaf Abu Jazar, died overnight in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis after her family's tent flooded amid a winter storm, as heavy rains and winds are adding to the misery for Palestinians displaced by Israel's genocidal war and suffering under the continued Israeli blockade. "When we woke up, we …
(2025-12-11). Israel reopens West Bank-Jordan crossing for Gaza aid. newarab.com 
Israel reopened the Israel The crossing in the Jordan Valley reopened to travellers a few days late…
(2025-12-11). Israel breaching commitments of ceasefire agreement 1st phase. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has strongly condemned Israel for not abiding by its commitments under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while the Palestinian movement has fulfilled all its obligations.
(2025-12-11). Marjorie Taylor Greene meets Medea Benjamin in rare Gaza stance. newarab.com 
Right-wing Republican US Congresswoman Both women Benjamin also shared photographs of the two to…
(2025-12-11). Israeli settlers cross into Gaza to seize Palestinian land. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-11). Epstein survivors speak out. whyy.org Back in September, at a news conference on Capitol Hill, nearly a dozen women shared emotional testimonials about Jeffrey Epstein and the abuse they had endured, urging the the Justice Department to release the Epstein investigation files. For some, it was the first time they had gone public. | Last month, President Trump, who had called this a "Democrat hoax," signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the release of those documents by December 19th, now just days away. | This scandal has been an open secret for years with perpetrators and enablers protected by a culture of silence and complicity.
(2025-12-11). Venezuela and the colonial enterprise. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). Venezuela-Cuba Friendship Movement condemns attack on ship. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuela-Cuba Friendship and Mutual Solidarity Movement strongly rejected and condemned the act of aggression against an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, an action carried out by the United States Armed Forces.
(2025-12-11). 'Explain to us why we kill people who are not armed'. strategic-culture.su By Jack HUNTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Sen. Rand Paul gets to the moral heart of the Venezuela pressure campaign. | In Se…
(2025-12-11). Iran embassy condemns US seizure of Venezuelan tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's Embassy in Venezuela denounced the United States for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, calling the move illegal, unjustified, and a blatant violation of international maritime law.
(2025-12-11). US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela, Trump says. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, escalating US pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
(2025-12-11). Pirates of the Caribbean: U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker. peoplesworld.org 
In a major move laying the groundwork for regime change in and war against Venezuela, President Donald Trump ordered the seizure Wednesday of a Venezuelan oil tanker near the coast of that country. The serious escalation of tensions in the region has been condemned by several U.S. lawmakers. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., a member …
(2025-12-11). US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, says Trump. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). Trump says US will keep oil from Venezuela tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump says that Washington is going to keep the oil from the seized Venezuelan tanker.
(2025-12-11). Secretive New Mexico Data Center Plan Races Forward Despite Community Pushback. scheerpost.com By Dan Ross for Truthout At the very Southeastern tip of New Mexico bordering Texas and Mexico, a new artificial intelligence (AI) data center is gearing up to be a greenhouse gas and air pollution behemoth, an additional water user in a drought-afflicted region, and a sower of community discontent. Project Jupiter is one of five …
(2025-12-11). The AI Boom: Hype, Power and the Coming Reckoning. counterpunch.org 
It is safe to say that since OpenAI first released ChatGPT in October 2022, AI has been the most widely covered and discussed topic in the U.S. By January 2023, ChatGPT had become the fastest-growing consumer software app in history, gaining over 100 million users in its first two months. Currently, its website has over
(2025-12-09). China launches sitellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal. ecns.cn China launches the Lijian-1 ⚪ also known as Kinetica-1 Y11 ⚪ carrier rocket carrying nine satellites, including three international clients from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 11, 2025.
(2011-12-25). PM Shehbaz departs for two-day official visit to Turkmenistan. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif departed on Thursday for Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, on a two-day official visit, at the invitation of Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedow. | Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif departs for his 2 day official visit to Turkmenistan. | (Islamabad: 11 December 2025) pic.twitter.com/tGHKehTkTE | — Prime Minister's Office (@PakPMO) December 11, 2025 | During the visit, PM Shehbaz will take part in a forum commemorating the International Year of Peace and Trust 2025, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent…
(2025-12-11). What's behind the growing anti-immigrant discourse around stateless Rohingya in India. globalvoices.org 
The conflation of 'Bangladeshi Rohingya' serves as a foundation for broader anti-Bangladesh discourse in IndiaGlobal Voices Rohingya Protesters pushing for change in Myanmar at the G20 in Brisbane, Australia. Misinformation about Rohingya refugees
(2025-12-11). Donald Trump launches 'Trump Gold Card' visa programme; applications open at $1 million fee. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formal launch of the application process for the Trump Gold Card, a new long-term residency and visa programme aimed at high-net-worth individuals, global talent and major investors. Applications for the programme open today, with the individual fee set at USD 1 million (approximately Rs 8.8 crore). For companies, the cost is USD 2 million per applicant.Trump first unveiled the Gold Card visa concept in February this year, originally pricing it at USD 5 million. The fee was later revised in September and reduced to USD 1 million to broaden accessi…
(2025-12-11). How a species of bamboo could help protect the South from future floods. grist.org 
In early 2024, Michael Fedoroff trekked out to Tuckabum Creek in York County, Alabama. The environmental anthropologist was there to help plant 300 stalks of rivercane, a bamboo plant native to North America, on an eroded, degraded strip of wetland: a "gnarly" and "wicked" area, according to Fedoroff. If successful, this planting would be the largest cane restoration project in Alabama history. He and his team got the stalks into the ground, buttressed them with hay, left, and hoped for the best. | A few days later, rains swept through the area and the river rose by 9 feet. "We were terrified," said Fedoroff.
(2025-12-11). 'Mindful Gifting' Could Be The Kindest Thing You Do For Yourself And Others This Christmas. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This year's Christmas advert from UK department store John Lewis is notable for its emotional impact and captivating storytelling. In it, a middle-aged former raver is …
(2025-12-11). Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). Food Waste In South Africa Is Dumped In Landfills – Study Weighs Up Healthier And More Sustainable Options. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Every year, millions of tonnes of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs …
(2025-12-11). Starbucks Workers and Unions in 10 Countries To Protest in Support of US Baristas. portside.org Starbucks Workers and Unions in 10 Countries To Protest in Support of US Baristas |
(2025-12-11). 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids. portside.org 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids |
(2025-12-11). Muntu Alerts Basoga on Self-Serving Leaders. plusnews.ug 
Alliance for National Transformation presidential candidate, Mugisha Muntu, has urged voters in the Busoga sub-region to be vigilant against self-seeking leaders, whom he says lack the capacity to serve the needs of their communities. Speaking in Kaliro Town Council on Thursday, Muntu argued that seven out of every ten leadership aspirants are primarily selfish and …
(2025-12-11). Hubei's iconic Buddha's Hand draws international tourists. ecns.cn Visitors are flocking to the famous Buddha's Hand, a striking cliffside landmark in Yangxin County, Hubei Province.
(2025-12-11). Federalism and Uganda's unfinished political settlement. independent.co.ug 
Whether Uganda takes the federal path or not, the country can't escape debate on how power is distributed, and who benefits from status quo COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | When Frank Bulira Kabinga stepped onto the podium at the Nation Media Group's televised Presidential Debate on November 30, the Revolutionary People's Party (RPP) flag bearer …
(2025-12-11). Ukraine Considers Legal Path To Elections Under Martial Law As US Pushes For Vote. eurasiareview.com President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he held a "substantive discussion" with members of Ukraine's parliament on the possibility of holding an election, amid pressure from the United States to hold a vote despite wartime legal restrictions. | Addressing Ukrainians in a nightly video on December 10, Zelenskyy said strong security guarantees from Kyiv's allies ⚪ especially Washington ⚪ are needed to hold a vote. | "If partners, including our key partner in Washington, speak so much and so specifically about elections in Ukraine, about elections under martial law, then we must provide legal Ukrainian answers to ev…
(2025-12-11). The Future Of Humanity's Past: US Archaeology Confronts A Research Hinge Point OpEd. eurasiareview.com The long American century is over. Across the world, affiliations and institutions staked in blood and soil, faith-based (as opposed to empirically based) ways of knowing, and personalized, autocratic power are all in ascendance. Notions of linear, inevitable progress and conceptual frames that wall off modernity from what came before now seem more like pipe dreams or propaganda than a data-grounded record of humanity's journey. Rather than being at the "end of history," we are still mired waist-deep in it. | For the discipline of archaeology, the patterns, trends, and lessons visible in the global record of t…
(2025-12-09). Insights | Takaichi's far-right ties could put Japan at risk of repeating past mistakes. ecns.cn David Gosset, a specialist in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, said during an interview with China News Network that the remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the Taiwan Question are "completely wrong" and "divisive."
(2025-12-09). Why Zootopia redux still feels fur-ever fresh. ecns.cn In just under two weeks, the animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swept across Chinese cinemas with a speed and appetite worthy of its famously bustling fictional metropolis, drawing crowds, driving merchandise frenzies, and reaffirming the enduring emotional bond between Disney's beloved animal universe and audiences in China.
(2025-12-11). Farmers And Supermarkets Worry That Extreme Weather Will Stop Food Getting To Consumers Here's What Needs To Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Storm Amy with its gusts of nearly 100mph brought heavy rain, fallen trees, and transport disruption across parts of the UK in October. Shortly after, a cold spell …
(2025-12-11). Egypt detainee death adds to mounting rights violations. newarab.com 
A 35-year-old man died inside a police station on the outskirts of Cairo only hours after his arrest, prompting fresh concerns over torture and detention conditions as new rights reports document tens of thousands of violations across Egypt's security apparatus since 2013. | The Al-Shehab Centre for Human Rights said on Wednesday that Khalil Muhammad Abu Heba, a car dealer and father of four from Mahalla al-Kubra, died shortly after being brought into Mahalla Third Police Station. | According to the centre, he was arrested on 8 October in circumstances his family described as "raising suspicions of torture and il…
(2025-12-11). UK councillors can now take a 'Pledge for Palestine'. thecanary.co The Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) launched a "Councillor Pledge for Palestine" on 10 December. It asks all councillors across the UK to use their position to "uphold the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people". PSC has launched the pledge five months ahead of the local elections. Palestine is likely to be a major issue in […] | By
(2025-12-11). Over 74 Civilians Killed in Fighting Between M23 Rebels, FARDC-UN. plusnews.ug More than 74 civilians have died in the fierce fighting between March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels and soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and their coalition since December 2, 2025, according to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). The …
(2025-12-09). China says Japan is provocateur behind 'radar illumination' stunt. ecns.cn China hopes the international community can be clear-eyed and not be deceived by the Japanese side, Guo said, adding that Japan's allies in particular need to stay on high alert and not to be misguided by the Japanese side.
(2025-12-11). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-11). President Maduro Calls to Rebuild Gran Colombia; Trump Claims Oil Tanker Seizure (+Machado Misses Oslo). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "Sooner rather than later, we have to refound Gran Colombia," President Maduro declared during the march this Wednesday, December 10, appealing to Si…
(2025-12-11). Bengal Tiger at Baghdad Zoo: Inside Iraq War's chaos and trauma. newarab.com 
When American playwright His inspiration came instead from…
(2025-12-11). Gen Z in US faces serious economic problems and distrusts politicians — poll. infobrics.org Majority of Americans believe Trump has not helped the economy.
(2025-12-11). The History Of The Zambezi River Is A Tale Of Culture, Conquest And Commerce. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Zambezi is Africa's fourth longest river, flowing through six countries: Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where it becomes the largest …
(2025-12-11). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-11). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-11). Zelensky's cities engulfed in firestorm as Russia takes revenge after wiping out 300 Ukrainian UAVs. hindustantimes.com Russia has launched another heavy overnight barrage on Ukraine, striking the central city of Kremenchuk and other targets just as Moscow claims to have downed nearly 300 Ukrainian drones in a massive retaliatory exchange. The latest strikes, carried out on the night of December 10—11, hit energy infrastructure, cities and airfields around the Dnipro region, causing fires and fresh damage to local power facilities but, according to early local reports, no casualties.
(2025-12-11). Nigeria's Economy Has Improved But Ordinary People Still Feel The Pinch: Economist Offers Some Solutions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Nigerians have been waiting anxiously for the economy to turn a corner , following economic reform initiatives undertaken by President Bola Tinubu in 2023. These …
(2025-12-11). 'Tough On Crime' Policies Are Causing Indigenous People To Die In Custody. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) When a First Nations person dies in custody, it sends shockwaves through families and communities. The trauma of losing a loved one adds to a sense of despair that First …
(2025-12-09). Cartoon outfits add warmth, whimsy to trees in Chongqing. ecns.cn Trees "dressed" in cartoon-themed coverings draw crowds of residents to take photos. The adorable tree outfits, crafted from materials such as wool felt and yarn, added a touch of charm and warmth to the scene.
(2025-12-11). Iran to never initiative any attack: Army Ground Force cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Emphasizing that Iran will never initiate any war, the deputy commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force said that avoiding war and boosting deterrence is the main goal of the Army Ground Force.
(2025-12-11). Israel approves nearly 800 housing units in W. Bank settlements. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). 'Freedom Table': A New Space For Strategy, Context, And Courage. newsone.com : | ✕ | We are living through a time where corruption has become policy, and cruelty a form of governance. Across this country, we are watching the architecture of democracy bend toward authoritarianism — and it's happening in plain sight. Day after day, the right is testing how far it can go in criminalizing protest, erasing history, and punishing poor and Black people for simply existing. | These are not isolated crises; they are coordinated rehearsals for something bigger. And what makes this moment so dangerous goes beyond the violence of the other side. There's also our own fatigue, a…
(2025-12-11). Donald Trump's Peace Agreements Are Also Business Deals. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The US president, Donald Trump, presided over two major agreements in early December. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace deal initially …
(2025-12-10). We are in a climate emergency. greenleft.org.au We are in a climate emergency | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). Iran end in 2025 World Women's Handball Championship without single win. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran lost to Kazakhstan 24-19 in the Placement Match 31/32 of the 2025 President's Cup Wednesday night.
(2025-12-11). Berri stresses 'fundamental principles' of Lebanon-Israel talks. newarab.com 
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stressed on Thursday "the fundamental principles" that must guide Berri reiterated that the talks must focus solely on the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon,
(2025-12-11). Michigan Coach Who Said 'He Didn't See Color' is Handcuffed by Police, Fired from Job Over Allegations. moguldom.com 
Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore remained in custody Thursday at the Washtenaw County Jail as a suspect in an alleged assault, just hours after being fired by the university for what officials called an "inappropriate relationship with a staff member." The stunning downfall came less than two years after Moore made history as one …
(2025-12-11). Iran to mediate between Pakistan, Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran is reportedly preparing to host a fresh round of mediation next week between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban.
(2025-12-11). Pope Leo's visit: What future for the Middle East's Christians. newarab.com 
Beirut, Lebanon – Pope Leo XIV's No official statistics exist for
(2025-12-11). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-11). Nigeria scraps mother tongue education policy. globalvoices.org 
'The government's reversal is not a rejection of Indigenous identity..but a recognition of Nigerian complexity'Global VoicesSome Nigerian school children. Language advocates are left stunned as the Federal Government of Nigeria suddenly
(2025-12-11). Watch: US tourist hides while girlfriend fights off thief in Colombia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A US tourist was blasted on social media after CCTV footage captured him hiding behind a wall while his female companion was fighting off a thief during their trip in Colombia. The viral footage shared on December 6 captured the terrifying incident when a knife-wielding mugger attempted to steal the woman's phone. However, in an attempt at self-defense, the woman confronted the thief while her companion hid behind the wall. According to Newsflash, another passerby saw the terrifying incident happening and stopped his motorcycle to help the woman by hitting the thief with his helmet. Other citizens also…
(2025-12-11). Historic 12-day March for Mumia ends at SCI Mahanoy. workers.org 
March for Mumia at rally end outside SCI Mahanoy, Frackville, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 2025. WW Photo: Joe Piette Around 150 participants filled both sides of the entrance road to State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy for a rally on Dec. 9 — the final day of the historic March for Mumia. . . . |
(2025-12-09). Cold front hit: Blizzard hits Xinjiang in NW China, impacts transport. ecns.cn A powerful blizzard has swept across many parts of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since Tuesday, disrupting traffic and affecting daily life in several areas.
(2025-12-11). Trump Furious as Zelenskyy Unveils Europe-Backed Peace Plan That Rejects US Concessions. thinktank.pk As the Russia-Ukraine war drags into its fourth year, Kyiv's latest diplomatic maneuver on December 11, 2025, has sent shockwaves through global capitals. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the submission of a revised 20-point peace framework to the Trump administration — a document honed with European allies to counter what many view as a U.S.-heavy, Russia-friendly …
(2025-12-11). Paramount's Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns. aljazeera.com Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
(2025-12-11). UHRC Warns Security Agencies Against Concealing Vehicle Plates. plusnews.ug 
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has warned security agencies not to cover vehicle number plates or hide name tags during the campaigns. She says these actions reduce openness and make people lose trust. Wangadya spoke during a human rights meeting with top commanders from the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), …
(2025-12-11). Uncovering the 'pseudo patients' from the famous 'Rosenhan Experiment'. whyy.org The "Rosenhan Experiment" is one of the most influential psychology experiments in history. In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan published, "
(2025-12-11). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-11). ICE Says It Doesn't Have Bodycam Footage Of Chicago Raids Despite Court Order. newsone.com 
Source: Anadolu / Getty | A nonprofit watchdog agency is concerned that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials aren't following a court order after ICE told them it had "no records" of body camera footage produced during the ICE raids in Chicago. |
(2025-12-11). Affordability and justice on the agenda in Jersey City following elections. peoplesworld.org 
Click here to listen to the article below. JERSEY CITY, N.J.—A few weeks after Zohran Mamdani's election in New York, Jersey City, a city with a population of over 300,000 people, elected an almost entirely brand-new government on Dec. 2. Those elected were backed by a progressive coalition of unions, immigrant rights organizations, and environmental …
(2025-12-11). Tulsa Ancestor's Legacy Underscores Lasting Fight for Reparations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Queen Mother and Founder of the VFF Foundation, Viola Ford Fletcher, at the Oldest Living Tulsa Oklahoma Massacre Survivors Celebrated And Book Cover Revealing at The City Club of Washington in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2023. | © 2023 Brian Stukes/Getty Images…
(2025-12-11). Iran's Currency Reform Struggles To Overcome The Regime's Deadlock Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Yang Xite | Iran has formally approved a highly controversial currency redenomination, deciding to "remove four zeros" from its current currency, the rial, and introduce a new unit called the "toman", setting the official exchange rate at 1 new toman to 10,000 old rials. The plan includes a two-year preparation period followed by a three-year phase in which the old and new currencies will circulate simultaneously. The reform is intended to address the cumbersome everyday transactions caused by hyperinflation, where figures have grown unwieldy and calculations increasingly burdensome. | On the surface, this…
(2025-12-11). Progressive forces denounce the 'electoral coup' in Honduras. workers.org 
LIBRE Party rally, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Dec. 9, 2025. Voters in Honduras went to the polls in a national election on Nov. 30; as of this writing no candidate has yet been named president. In the midst of numerous breakdowns in the electoral system (TREP), irregularities, security issues, evidence of fraud . . . |
(2025-12-11). How We've Resisted ICE: Street Lessons From Chicago. truthout.org "The best way to respond to fear and intimidation tactics is to just show we're not afraid. We're going to keep showing up. We're going to keep speaking out," says musician Jocelyn Walsh, who is facing federal charges for protesting ICE activity in Chicagoland. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Walsh and Chicago organizers Gabe Gonzalez and Rey Wences talk with host Kelly Hayes about what… |
(2025-12-11). BRICS Sherpas Convene for Final Meeting Under Brazilian Presidency. infobrics.org The 4th Sherpas Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday and Friday at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília…
(2025-12-11). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-11). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-09). EU launches new probe into Google. ecns.cn The European Union has launched a new investigation into the Google search engine, to find out if it is breaking the bloc's competition rules by not adequately paying publishers for their content, and whether the company is setting unfair conditions on content creators who do not want to share their work.
(2025-12-11). The Law Meets Its Limits: What 'Nuremberg' Reveals About Guilt, Evil and the Quest for Global Justice. counterpunch.org 
The film "Nuremberg" depicts events surrounding…
(2025-12-11). Takeaways From The Georgian Opposition's 365-day Permanent Protest OpEd. eurasiareview.com The socio-political situation in Georgia by the end of the year can be characterized as "stable instability," where the authorities are more or less in control of the situation in the country, while the opposition is trying to undermine this stability, sometimes inflicting "pinpricks" on the authorities, and even then with the help of Western allies. | Georgian opposition forces, comprising political parties, non-governmental organizations, and youth movements positioning themselves as "pro-European," are summing up their 365-day protest on Tbilisi's central avenue. This new form of civil and political resista…
(2025-12-11). Egypt pressing for Israel to fully open Rafah crossing. newarab.com 
Egypt is pressing Israel to open the The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's Kan Reshet Bet radio cited unnamed officials familiar with the matter as saying that Cairo had queried why Tel Aviv can fully open the Karameh (or Allenby) crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, while refusing to do the same with Rafah. | Earlier this week, Israel announced…
(2025-12-09). International financial organizations raise China's 2025 growth forecasts. ecns.cn Several international financial organizations have raised their growth forecasts for China's 2025 economy in recent days.
(2025-12-09). Seven Chinese players to compete in singles events at Australian Open. ecns.cn The first Grand Slam of next season, the Australian Open, released the men's and women's singles entry lists on Tuesday.
(2025-12-11). Iran's President Pezeshkian welcomed in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted an official reception for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday in Astana, marking the start of high-level bilateral talks between the two countries.
(2025-12-11). Nuclear ambition, proxies & defiance: Iran's former top diplomat. aljazeera.com Mohammad Javad Zarif discusses Iran's political and military involvement in the Middle East and beyond.
(2025-12-11). The pandemic revealed the most cowardly society of all time. onlineopinion.com.au Covid reshaped society on a scale unseen since World War II – but instead of sparking cultural transformation, it left fear, obedience, and a troubling silence in its wake.
(2025-12-11). Dushanbe hosts 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular Commission Meeting was held in Tajik capital of Dushanbe on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). Denmark plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15. aljazeera.com The Danish government has announced a new plan to restrict the use of social media for anyone under the age of 15.
(2025-12-11). The Hidden Health Risks Of Bottled Water. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where public supplies are among the most rigorously tested. …
(2025-12-11). 'Is My Boss A Narcissist?' How Researchers Look And Listen For Clues. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Between the public extravagances of today's business icons and the recent trials of prominent CEOs, narcissistic managers have firmly taken the spotlight. In academia, …
(2025-12-11). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
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(2025-12-11). Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class. portside.org Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class |
(2025-12-11). Somali Americans under threat as Trump ramps up racist rhetoric. newarab.com 
Somali Americans are facing growing hostility as In recent days, he has referred to them as "garbage" and "filthy" and has said he doesn't want them in the United States. | Trump's remarks came days after the New York Times reported on a welfare fraud scheme involving Somalis in
(2025-12-11). Mozambique: Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Mozambican police officer patrols a shelter for internally displaced people in Naminawe, Mozambique, December 9, 2025. | © 2025 Diego Menjíbar Reynés / AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-12-11). Iran criticizes intl. community's inaction on Afghan refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's UN envoy has lashed out at the international community's failure to fulfill its commitments towards Afghan refugees, saying that the sharp decline in offering assistance in 2026 is a clear sign of this failure.
(2025-12-11). Brain-computer interface gives hope to paralyzed people. ecns.cn Surgeons implant an invasive brain-computer interface device in a patient at Fudan University's Huashan Hospital on March 25."For example, if a patient sees a flame and wants to move away, that 'wanting' signal is captured by the chip and converted into a command to move the hand," he added.
(2025-12-09). China issues blue alerts as cold wave brings widespread snowfall. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center on Wednesday issued blue alerts for a cold wave and strong winds, forecasting a sharp temperature drop and the first large-scale snowfall of the winter across northern China.
(2025-12-11). Centenary Bank gives Kasese Diocese Sh70 million boost ahead of 2026 Martyrs Day celebrations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, together with the Centenary Group of Companies have made a contribution of sh70 million to Kasese Diocese in support of preparations for the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The contribution was made during a fundraising dinner organized by Kasese Diocese held at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala. Led …
(2025-12-09). Iranian-born Chinese language professor: China feels like my second home | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Born in Iran and having immigrated to Canada in 2018, Meng Na now teaches Chinese at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her connection with China began in 2000, when she arrived in Beijing to pursue a degree in modern Chinese literature at Peking University.
(2025-12-11). Tech Titans Investing Millions to Create Genetically Engineered Babies. counterpunch.org Silicon Valley and other high tech billionaires are investing millions in start-ups dedicated to creating genetically engineered (GE) babies, according to a recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report. AI mogul Sam Altman, cryptocurrency entrepreneur Brian Armstrong, venture capitalist Peter Theil and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian are supplying lavish funds to explore human embryo gene editing and to market "polygenic" (i.e., multi-gene) screening of embryos for quality control.
(2025-12-11). Social media ban for under-16s: New online age law divides tech giants, parents in Australia | Edit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Australia has stepped into uncharted territory by enforcing a nationwide ban on social media access for children below 16 years, becoming the first country to introduce such a sweeping restriction. The decision has set off vigorous debate at home and abroad, as governments, tech experts and parents closely examine the implications of this bold move. The new law, built on concerns over the rising tide of online risks faced by young users, aims to create a safer digital environment at a time when social media platforms have become deeply ingrained in daily life.Supporters of the ban, including parent…
(2025-12-11). Glimmers of a Post-Trump World. counterpunch.org 
Trump 2.0 continually impresses everyone for its craziness. The latest venture into the absurd was Trump's preemptive pardon of Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar, who had been indicted on charges for accepting bribes from foreign actors. The pardon is not especially surprising, since Donald Trump finds a corrupt politician as irresistible as he might have found
(2025-12-11). US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate in split decision. wsws.org In his remarks following the decision, Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation risks were tilted to the upside and for the labour market to the downside.
(2025-12-11). We need to know how corporate Democrats made President Trump possible. nationofchange.org Scrutinizing them now is vital not only for clarity about the past. It also makes possible a clear focus on ways to prevent further catastrophe.
(2025-12-11). New Rebel Group Threatens Ethiopia's Fragile Peace. eurasiareview.com A new Tigrayan rebel group is clashing with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), conducting raids on civilians in the Afar region and renewing tensions along the front line of the nation's civil war. | This is stoking fears that Ethiopia's fragile peace, which began in 2022 with the Pretoria peace agreement, is under threat. | According to The Africa Report magazine, the rebel group known as the Tigray Peace Force (TPF) was established by disgruntled former Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) members and mid-level TPLF commanders who felt abandoned after the peace deal. | "They saw no future under the TPLF lea…
(2025-12-11). Celebrations as UK lifts travel advisory warning for Uganda National Parks. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited announcement arrived on 2 December 2025 — a moment that Uganda's tourism industry had been yearning for since 2023. The United Kingdom officially lifted its travel advisory against Queen Elizabeth National Park and Semuliki National Park, ending more than two years of restrictions that had quietly eroded …
(2025-12-11). Afghanistan's Crisis Deepens As Human Rights Recede And Aid Funding Falls. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | Afghanistan's worsening humanitarian crisis is being driven by the accelerating erosion of fundamental rights — especially for women and girls — alongside mass displacement, economic decline and shrinking aid, senior UN officials warned on Wednesday. | Briefing the Security Council, Georgette Gagnon, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, and Tom Fletcher, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, said nearly half the population will need protection and humanitarian assistance in 2026. | Women and girls remain "systematically excluded" from almost all a…
(2025-12-11). China continues to support U.S. search for remains of missing American service members. ecns.cn military personnel missing within Chinese territory since the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945), according to China's Ministry of National Defense."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Chinese and U.S.
(2025-12-11). Hungary boycotts meeting on possible Ukrainian accession to the EU. plenglish.com Budapest, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Hungarian Minister for European Union (EU) Affairs, János Bóka, announced his abstention from participating in an informal meeting on Ukraine's possible accession to the bloc, the MTI news agency reported.
(2025-12-11). Bangladesh to announce national election date on December 11. geo.tv 
People celebrate after the interim government officially banned all the activities of the Bangladesh Awami League, until the trial of the party and its leader, following the demand of the protesters, in Dhaka, Banglades on, May 10, 2025. — ReutersDHAKA: Bangladesh's Election…
(2025-12-11). Concern as Omoro District's HIV/Aids Prevalence Doubles Uganda's. plusnews.ug 
The HIV/Aids prevalence in Omoro district continues to worry leaders, as report by Uganda Aids Commission returns an 8% infection in Omoro, higher than the already alarming 7% infection for the entire Acholi sub region, and almost doubling UGanda's overall national prevalence at 4.5%. The report shows that last year Omoro recorded 210 new cases of …
(2025-12-11). Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as Person of the Year. geo.tv 
The two covers of Time magazine's 2025 Person of the Year issue with an illustration depicting tech giants in this handout combination image, December 11, 2025. — ReutersTime magazine named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech…
(2025-12-11). Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding for a creative, integrated approach to learning. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? About 10 children form a circle with Valerie Ifill, an assistant professor of dance at Drexel University. Ifill lets the kids know they're about to play the "conditional statement game." | "Can everybody please make a different symbol with your hands?" she asks the group. | Some kids do a thumbs up or a peace sign. Others make a claw or a letter in American Sign Language. | "So, that's the first part of our conditional statement. If we do a certain hand gesture, then somethi…
(2025-12-11). Mothers, wives of martyrs of 12-day Israeli war honored. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — On the occasion of the National Mother's Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA), mothers and wives of martyrs killed by Israeli regime during 12-day imposed war were honored in Tehran.
(2025-12-11). "The union lets them get away with everything" : GM Factory Zero workers denounce UAW complicity, call for fight against mass layoffs. wsws.org With the permanent layoff of 1,140 workers at assembly plant scheduled for January 5, workers are looking for a way to defend their jobs.
(2025-12-11). Wildlife on the Everest Base Camp Trek: What Animals You Might Spot. thecanary.co You've packed your gear, tightened your boots, and set your sights on Everest Base Camp. But along this legendary trail, it's not just snow-capped peaks and fluttering prayer flags that await you, you're walking straight into one of the most fascinating high-altitude ecosystems on earth. For many trekkers, the Everest Base Camp (EBC) route is […] | By
(2025-12-11). Beijing urges Dutch government to push for China visit by Nexperia execs. scmp.com China has urged the Dutch government to push the Netherlands arm of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia to send personnel to China, Beijing's commerce ministry said during a press conference on Thursday. | The Dutch embassy in China has been asked to urge The Hague's Ministry of Economic Affairs to "implement the consensus reached in consultations" and encourage the Nijmegen-headquartered company to dispatch its representatives to China "as soon as possible", ministry spokesman He Yadong…
(2025-12-11). The Science Of Human Touch And Why It's So Hard To Replicate In Robots. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognise objects, navigate cluttered spaces and sort thousands of parcels an …
(2025-12-11). The Blueprint: The Bison ONE Newsroom In Conversation With Cathy Hughes. newsone.com : | ✕ | Over 50 years ago, Ms. Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson, Urban One, Inc., was one of the very first faculty members of the School of Communications at Howard University. | Now, she is giving back to Howard, a place she credits with giving her many of her "firsts" in the communications industry. I sat down with her for an interview to hear firsthand how she wants to do the same for current students. | "You all are part of the continuation of my story," she said. "…Because Howard is who produced me, I'm trying to be in a reciprocal relationship with the university and the students."
(2025-12-11). Iran move up in FIFA Women's World Ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's football team moved up two spots to 68th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.
(2025-12-11). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-11). UN panel says Uganda has violated South Sudan arms embargo. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 15, as Russian forces were advancing on the outskirts of the town of Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine, retail investors placed risky bets in real time on the battle using Polymarket, a gambling platform that allows users to bet on predictive markets surrounding world events. If Russia took the city by nightfall — an event that seemed exceedingly unlikely to most observers — a handful of retail investors stood to earn a profit of as much as 33,000% on the battle from the comfort of their homes.When nightfall came, these longshot gamblers miraculously won big, though not because Russia took…
(2025-12-11). Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools. aljazeera.com Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will 'add to racist climate towards Muslims'.
(2025-12-11). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-11). Pezeshkian urges enhanced regional ties amid West's hostility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — In a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for expanding regional relations and cooperation amid the West's hostile moves.
(2025-12-11). Union Pacific conductor killed in Ontario, California. wsws.org Steve "Lil" Crowe died in a collision at a vehicle crossing while performing a "shoving movement," a common but extremely dangerous maneuver.
(2025-12-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-11). Over 7 million people to face higher student loan repayments after Trump administration ends Biden-era program. wsws.org The ending of the SAVE program will force millions of people with student loans to use costlier repayment programs, many of which do not have any mechanism for loan forgiveness.
(2025-12-11). Palestinian NGOs call to unite efforts to stop Israeli crimes. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network (PNGO Net) called to unite international efforts under the United Nations to stop Israeli crimes in the occupied territories.
(2025-12-09). China to inject more force for good into human rights development. ecns.cn China actively participates in human rights affairs in the United Nations and has broad-based exchange and cooperation in human rights with other countries, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that China is willing to inject more force for good into human rights development in the world.
(2025-12-11). What Happened To Wendy Williams? Why The TV Icon Deserves Her Flowers. newsone.com 
: Source: NBC / Getty | UPDATED: 3: 39 p.m. ET, Dec. 11, 2025 | Wendy Williams may be approaching the end of the court-mandated guardianship she was placed under in 2022, with a new medical evaluation reportedly indicating that she does not have frontotemporal dementia or aphasia. The findings could allow her to regain control of her life "by year's end," according to her lawyer, Joe Tacopina. | As
(2025-12-11). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-11). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-11). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 11. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 11.
(2025-12-11). Zohran Mamdani prepares for office by courting billionaires. wsws.org Mamdani is turning to New York City's wealthy elite for fundraising while he invites big business to advise his transition.
(2025-12-11). Kirsten West Savali And Dr. Stacey Patton Define The Purpose Of The Bison ONE Newsroom. newsone.com : | ✕ | "Journalism education at an HBCU must be both an act of resistance and a practice of liberation." | Those are the words of Howard Journalism professor, journalist, and author, Dr. Stacey Patton, who said it plainly, and the weight of that statement sits squarely in this moment. Newsrooms across the country are shrinking, corporate consolidations are accelerating, and Black journalists continue to be pushed out of high-profile positions at an alarming rate. The people who have historically documented injustice and held power accountable are now watching power reassert itself inside the ne…
(2025-12-11). Government Unchained: The Year the Constitution Lost Its Guardrails. counterpunch.org 
We now live in a nation where constitutional rights exist in theory, not in practice. Yet what good are rights on paper when every branch of government is allowed to ignore, circumvent, chip away at or hollow them out in practice? Two hundred and thirty-four years after the ratification of the Bill of Rights on
(2025-12-11). UN partially resumes work on Afghan border with Iran. newarab.com 
The The Taliban authorities in late October
(2025-12-11). Why The Violence In Presidential Campaigns After Initially Calm Start? plusnews.ug 
The ongoing presidential campaigns, which began with predictions of a peaceful process, have increasingly turned violent, raising concerns among election observers and human rights advocates. For the first four weeks—from September 29 to the end of October—the campaigns were largely calm, with only isolated incidents in which opposition presidential candidates were briefly blocked but later …
(2025-12-11). Make Britain grate again: Between Reform and Conservatives, UK is out of ideas. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). Ford BOSS: EV mandates THREATEN entire European car industry. wattsupwiththat.com Ford boss rings the alarm over EV mandates:…
(2025-12-11). New Israeli settlement in West Bank town near Bethlehem threatens the Christian presence in Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settler groups have begun bulldozing Palestinian lands in the town of Beit Sahour to make way for a new settler outpost. The settlement threatens the existence of the largest remaining Christian community in the West Bank, residents say.
(2025-12-11). Neo-Nazis March To Little Rock Central High School, One Of The First Schools To Integrate After Brown v. Board. newsone.com 
(2025-12-11). India refuses to budge on F-35, further deepens defense ties with Russia. infobrics.org This will herald a new era for India, which will deploy a "stealth killer" beast, the Su-57E, armed with 300-400 km missiles, powered by domestically manufactured engines, while operating a self-reliant fleet of both aircraft and ships for decades to come. By 2035, this could elevate Delhi's position into the elite next-generation club, securing its strategic autonomy. With this, President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi forged an alliance that could serve as a blueprint for a more resilient multipolar world.
(2025-12-11). A mirror of the fragile and contradictions of human existence. independent.co.ug 
By working with imagery of a vivid palette and muses the artist constructs conversations on the fragile and complex realities of the human condition in a contemporary world. ARTS | Dominic Muwanguzi | Humans need that moment of tranquillity and calmness to sit back and reflect on life's complex realities. Through the process, they get …
(2025-12-11). UN Tourism considers debates in Cuba relevant. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Director of Legal Affairs and International Standards at UN Tourism, Alicia Gomez, considered the debates taking place in Cuba on her area of expertise to be highly relevant.
(2025-12-09). 3 foreign satellites among 9 launched by Kinetica 1. ecns.cn CAS Space, a leading commercial rocket maker, launched the 11th Kinetica 1 carrier rocket on Wednesday afternoon, deploying nine satellites, including three for the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Nepal.
(2025-12-11). Should The UN Go Into Battle In Congo? OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Jonathan Power | There is a new peace agreement (as there have been many) between the government of the Congo and the rebels in the east, which includes the notorious and murderous M23 rebel movement. It captured Goma, the capital of North Kivu province, and Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, earlier this year. The "peace" has been brokered by President Donald Trump, who, at a ceremony in Washington last week, stressed that the accord would open up the region to intensive US investment, mainly including mining. Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, the two leaders from the Congo and Rwanda, signed the agreement…
(2025-12-09). Social media ban kicks in for Australia's under-16s. ecns.cn A 15-year-old in Sydney, Australia, shows a warning on Tuesday on his cellphone that says he cannot access a social media site. The country's social media ban for children under 16 — the first of its kind in the world — took effect on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). 2026'S Abortion Battles Will Be Fought More In Courthouses And FDA Offices Than At The Voting Booth. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In 2026, the biggest battles over abortion will not be at the polls.There will be a few contested measures on state ballots. Next year, Nevada's government will ask …
(2025-12-11). Exposure To Neighborhood Violence Leads Some Denver Teens To Use Tobacco And Alcohol Earlier, New Study Shows. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco, according to our recent …
(2025-12-11). Cuba approves three decrees-laws on economic matters. plenglish.com "The establishment of a new mechanism for management, control and allocation of foreign exchange, as part of the implementation of the Government Program, will contribute to macroeconomic stabilization of the country and give greater autonomy to the business system," he wrote on social network X. | According to Cubadebate reports, the decrees "On Foreign Currency Transactions in the Economy", "Of Financial Education" and "Of the Association of State and Private Business Entities" were approved.
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: Pres. Pezeshkian welcomed by his Kazakh counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iranian President was warmely received by his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev in Astana on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). Liverpool City centre is about to go full Big Brother. thecanary.co Liverpool city centre is about to become the latest testing ground for mass surveillance. On Monday 15 December, Merseyside Police will roll out facial recognition technology. This move will transform the city into a digital checkpoint. This racially biased technology poses a dangerous risk. It affects anyone who isn't white or isn't willing to tow […] | By
(2025-12-11). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-11). Everything We Know About The Measles Outbreak In South Carolina. newsone.com 
South Carolina health officials are responding to a growing measles outbreak centered in the Upstate region, with 114 cases reported as of Dec. 10, 2025, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). The first case in the current outbreak was recorded on July 9, and 111 cases are linked to Spartanburg County. …
(2025-12-11). Menorah lightings, breakfast with Santa and a hot chocolate crawl in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
The weekend starts with classic holiday magic as "The Nutcracker" returns to Delaware with a multicultural cast. In Philly, the Lady Hoofers are behind "The Tapcracker," an all-tap version of the seasonal show at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on Saturday and Sunday. Sci-fi fans can dive into The Roddenberries' Trekkie holiday cabaret at City Winery on Friday. On Saturday, history buffs can revisit George Washington's pivotal river crossing at the annual Cross With Us event at Washington Crossing. The day continues with something chocolate aficionados can enjoy at the East Passyunk Hot Chocolate crawl. | Also on Sat…
(2025-12-11). Battle over FISA Section 702 warrantless spying begins. rightsanddissent.org The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act today. The provision was passed in 2008 — over the strong objections of privacy and civil liberties advocates. Section 702 expanded warrantless surveillance, but that surveillance was supposed to be aimed at foreign intelligence targets. It has been routinely used to spy on Americans without a warrant. | The provision will expire in April, 2026 if Congress doesn't renew it. With our allies, Defending Rights & Dissent has outlined reforms we deem necessary if Congress wants to renew the provision. We…
(2025-12-11). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-11). Body of Missing Wakiso Man Found in Kiboga Bushes. plusnews.ug 
Police in Kiboga are investigating a suspected murder following a report by Constantine Ndawula, the chairperson of Bukyanga Cell in Kiboga Town Council. According to Wamala Region Police spokesperson Lameck Kigozi, the deceased has been identified as Henry Lubwama Kisitu, a resident of Kyengera Town Council in Wakiso District. Kigozi explained that the incident came to light …
(2025-12-11). What you need to know about the BVVK ahead of the Uganda elections. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | In just 34 days, Uganda will hold a general election. As the country approaches the polls scheduled for January 15, 2026, focus will turn to the Biometric Voter Verification Kit that will be used to confirm voters' identities. The Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK) is a portable, electronic device used …
(2025-12-11). Why Mark Carney's Pipeline Deal With Alberta Puts The Canadian Federation In Jeopardy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The recently struck memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy that risks deepening already deep divides in Canadian …
(2025-12-11). Austrian parliament approves headscarf ban in schools. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). Early Shoppers: How African Consumers Set Global Trade Trends In The 1800S. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A dynamic new consumer class emerging from Africa is attracting international attention. With the prospect of rising incomes and a young population, international …
(2011-12-25). Pakistan women's football team earns historic first-ever place in FIFA Series. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women's national football team has secured a historic breakthrough after being officially accepted to participate in the FIFA Series for the first time, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced. | The milestone marks a new chapter for women's football in the country, placing Pakistan among a select group of national teams invited by FIFA to join the global initiative aimed at expanding international exposure, improving competitive standards and fostering cross-continental football opportunities. | The inclusion is seen as growing recognition of Pakistan's progress in the women's game and the…
(2025-12-09). U.S. Fed lowers interest rate by 25 basis points in third cut this year. ecns.cn The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday local time decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.5-3.75 percent, marking its third rate cut this year.
(2025-12-11). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-11). Baghdad airport reopens after weather disruption. newarab.com 
Authorities announced at around 12: 30 am (2130 GMT) they had temporarily shut Baghdad airport to air traffic because of poor weather conditions and fog that drastically reduced visibility. | Other airports, Najaf in central Iraq and Sulaimaniyah in the The tra…
(2025-12-11). Bangladesh sets February election after year of political upheaval. aljazeera.com Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal vote as the interim government struggles to restore stability and trust.
(2025-12-11). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2011-12-25). Simon guides Athletic to PSG draw. tribune.com.pk 
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon put in a superb performance to help Athletic Bilbao to a 0-0 draw with Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. | Simon, 28, made a string of saves in the Basque Country to keep the hosts' hopes of a play-off spot alive. | The Parisians were frustrated by Athletic and Simon but move up to third in the table with two rounds of the league phase to play, including January 20's trip to Sporting Lisbon and hosting Newcastle eight days later, and are in line to reach the last 16. | "We always want victory," Vitinha told Canal+. | "The problem is that in a game like that,…
(2025-12-11). At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report. geo.tv 
A hospital damaged in a Myanmar military air strike that killed more than 30 people at a hospital in Mrauk U, western Rakhine state on December 11, 2025. — AFP
(2025-12-11). Domestic Sheep Grazing and Wilderness are Always at Odds. counterpunch.org 
Stumbling over the rugged alpine landscape of the High Uintas Wilderness, a bighorn lamb is coughing and struggling, afflicted with pneumonia as the cold skies of winter set in. Here in northeastern Utah, a battle between domestication and wildness has been raging for three decades, while the West's wild bighorns have fought for survival for
(2025-12-11). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-11). From Early Cars To Generative AI, New Technologies Create Demand For Specialized Materials. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet the technology is far from mature. Large language models advance …
(2025-12-10). We need to take back our wealth. greenleft.org.au We need to take back our wealth | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). New Industry Standards And Tech Advances Make Pre-Owned Electronics A Viable Holiday Gift Option. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and other electronics labeled …
(2025-12-11). Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme. aljazeera.com Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.
(2025-12-11). U.S. Trade Deficit Up, Manufacturing Jobs Down by 49,000, Other Manufacturing Growth Measures Mixed in First Nine Months of 2025. commondreams.org Rethink Trade today published an
(2025-12-11). House Passes Massive $901 Billion National Defense Authorization Act. news.antiwar.com The House on Wednesday passed the $901 billion 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the sweeping annual military spending bill that will be combined with a supplemental bill passed earlier in the year to bring the total US military budget to over $1 trillion. The bill passed in a vote of 312-112 and received significant …
(2025-12-11). Madeira: Europe's Forgotten Miracle OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Cláudia Ascensà£o Nunes | In 1978, a tiny, dirt-poor Atlantic island of 250,000 souls decided to do the one thing Brussels now treats as heresy… | It cut its corporate tax rate to the bone and built Europe's last genuine special economic zone. | And now, 47 years and countless European Union investigations later, that same island shows the opposite of decline:
(2025-12-11). Russian air defense repels massive drone attack on Moscow. plenglish.com Sobyanin earlier reported on his Max channel that 30 other Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed as they flew toward the city. | He stated that the wreckage of one of those drones fell in a park where emergency services teams are already deployed. | The Defense Ministry, in turn, announced that 287 Ukrainian attack drones were shot down in the last 24 hours over the country's several southwestern regions. | The military institution stated that the drones were destroyed in several regions, including 118 over Bryansk, 40 over Kaluga, 40 over Moscow, 27 over Tula, 19 over Novgorod, 11 over Yarosl…
(2025-12-09). OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk. ecns.cn OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
(2025-12-11). Anduril Partners With UAE Bomb Maker Accused of Arming Sudan's Genocide. theintercept.com 
The American weapons maker Anduril says its founding purpose is to arm democratic governments to safeguard the Western way of life. The company's official mission document, titled "Rebooting the Arsenal of Democracy," contains 14 separate references to democracy, two more than the name of the company. Building weapons isn't simply a matter of national security, the company argues, but a moral imperative to protect the democratic tradition. "The challenge ahead is gigantic," the manifesto says, "but so are the rewards of success: continued peace and prosperity in the democratic world." | Mentions of democracy a…
(2025-12-11). 68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky for Truthout The Trump administration is one of the most anti-labor administrations in modern U.S. history — it has attempted to decertify the union representation of more than 1 million federal employees. Trump has also fired key members of the National Labor Relations Board, thus rendering it largely non-functional. Moreover his administration has come out …
(2025-12-11). Eternity: This Clever Film Proves Romance Isn't About Choosing 'The One' A Philosopher Of Love Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In the new rom-com Eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) faces an impossible choice: spend forever with the steady husband she's loved for years, or reunite with the dreamy …
(2025-12-11). Tehran hosts 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine was held at Tehran's Shahid Rajaei Heart Hospital on Thursday with the participation of Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami.
(2025-12-11). Azerbaijan Fires Broadside On Armenian-EU Agreement. eurasiareview.com ( An Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry
(2025-12-11). Seattle World Cup 'Pride match' events to go ahead amid outcry. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum. aljazeera.com Detectives are appealing for help after hundreds of artefacts documenting British colonial history were stolen.
(2025-12-11). 'The US should leave NATO' – Republican congressman. infobrics.org Criticism of NATO has been growing among politicians in the US.
(2025-12-11). Trump launches gold card programme for expedited visas with a $1m price tag. geo.tv 
A representational image of a worker stamping a passport. — Reuters/File
(2025-12-11). 600 artefacts stolen from Bristol's British Empire collection in daring heist. scmp.com More than 600 items from a collection documenting the links between Britain and countries in the former British Empire were stolen from a UK museum in September, police said Thursday. | Avon and Somerset police have launched an appeal for information about four men captured on CCTV images on September 25, outside a building in the southwestern city of Bristol which housed items from the collection.
(2025-12-11). Mass protests force Bulgarian PM to resign as government collapses. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov abruptly resigned on Thursday, stepping down just minutes before a scheduled no-confidence vote in parliament, following the massive December 10 protests in which tens of thousands took to the streets of Sofia and other major cities demanding an end to systemic corruption and economic mismanagement.Zhelyazkov said he was responding to the "voice of the people," bringing an early end to his center-right GERB-led coalition, which had been in power for less than a year. His resignation now places responsibility on President Rumen Radev, who publicly backed the demo…
(2025-12-11). How Slovenian campaigners beat euthanasi. strategic-culture.su Organizers are opening up about the strategy—and what they call the "miracle"—behind their stunning victory in Slovenia's November 23 euthanasia referendum, which saw 53% of citizens who participated vote against the government's law legalizing physician-assisted suicide. The 'no' voters in the euthanasia referendum represented over 20% of Slovenia's 1.7 million eligible voters, ensuring that the results were valid.
(2011-12-25). How the UN betrayed the decolonisation of Western Sahara. links.org.au 
Ethan Woolf argues that the UN's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara legitimises occupation and sacrifices Saharawi self-determination for geopolitical convenience.
(2025-12-11). China-Russia air patrol shows capability to maintain peace, stability. ecns.cn The joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces showed their resolve and capability to address regional security challenges and safeguard peace and stability, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). Concerns in relation to bushfire preparedness across SE Australia for the 2025/ 26 season and ongoing seasons. onlineopinion.com.au South-east Australia is heading into another fire season dangerously underprepared, with high fuel loads, minimal mitigation, and communities and firefighters exposed to avoidable risk.
(2025-12-11). French intervention in Benin coup is a clear case of neocolonialism. thecanary.co On Sunday 7 December, West African and French troops were deployed in Benin to foil what the country's president called an attempted coup. Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri led the coup attempt, alongside eight uniformed men calling themselves the 'Military Committee for Refoundation'. They claimed power in an appearance on state TV, and announced president Patrice […] | By
(2025-12-11). Israel: Hamas 'will be disarmed' after weapons freeze proposal. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-11). Jim O'Neill Marks 25 Years of BRICS Amid Rising De-Dollarization. infobrics.org BRICS de-dollarization efforts remain under scrutiny right now as the economist Jim O'Neill reflects on nearly 25 years since coining the term…
(2025-12-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). World Bank raises China's growth forecasts signaling confidence in economic resilience. ecns.cn Recent fiscal measures, accommodated by stability in global trade policies, are expected to support both investment and exports, while existing headwinds are likely to persist.
(2025-12-11). Post-October 7: Israel's assault on Palestinians through lawfare. thecanary.co The attack on 7 October in 2023 became the very excuse Israel has been seeking to ramp up its repression in Palestine. Lawfare — the strategic misuse of the law — through the introduction of a raft of legal measures has been used. These measures reinforce apartheid and punish Palestinians. The Palestinian-run legal centre, Adalah, […] | By
(2025-12-11). New Report: "Big Oil's Deceptive Climate Ads" commondreams.org For decades, Big Oil has deceived the public about the problem of climate change. Now, as CCI's latest report shows, oil majors are deceiving the public about the solutions.
(2025-12-11). Israel claims it has had 'certain communication' with Somalia. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-11). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-11). Barrack: Israel Should Seize Opportunity to Make a Deal With Syria. news.antiwar.com In comments directed to the Israeli government by way of i24NEWS, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack urged Israel to take advantage of the current opportunity and make a deal with the Syrian government. Barrack said that Syria understands that their future depends on reaching a security agreement with Israel, while cautioning Israel that "you cannot …
(2025-12-11). UK porn model Bonnie Blue to be deported after Indonesia arrest. newarab.com 
Blue, 26, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was detained last week when police raided a rental studio in Badung, near Denpasar, following a tip-off from what officers described as a "concerned citizen". Three men, two Britons and an Australian, were…
(2025-12-11). India-Russia Pharmaceutical Corridor 2025: Forging Sovereign Supply Chains. infobrics.org India maintains its position as the third-largest pharmaceutical producer globally by volume, with the domestic market and exports combined valued at $50 billion in the financial year 2023-24, comprising $23.5 billion in domestic consumption and $26.5 billion in exports…
(2025-12-11). New Cancer Therapy Brings Remission For Patients With Deadly T-Cell Leukaemia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A small group of patients with an otherwise incurable form of T-cell leukaemia have seen their cancer driven into remission by an innovative form of immune therapy.The …
(2025-12-11). 60,000 multimillionaires own three times more wealth than half the world's population. wsws.org An infinitesimal 0.001 percent of the world's population controls society through its vast wealth.
(2025-12-11). The Tiny Car Vs Big Government OpEd. eurasiareview.com President Trump recently posted a declaration that confused me a bit. He
(2025-12-11). YouTube Wipes UK Journalist's Archive After Israeli-Linked Pressure. orinocotribune.com In February 2024, YouTube unexpectedly removed the account of independent British journalist Robert Inlakesh, a frequent contributor to Al Mayadeen English, The Intercept reported. | His channel held dozens of videos, including many livestreams documenting Israeli occupation in the West Bank. Over roughly ten years covering developments in occupied Palestine, he filmed Israeli forces tearing down Palestinian homes, police stopping and intimidating Palestinian drivers, and soldiers firing at Palestinians and journalists during demonstrations outside illegal settlements. All of that footage vanished instantly. | By…
(2025-12-11). Spanish Socialists Under Fire As Sexual Misconduct Allegations Shake The Party. eurasiareview.com By Inés Fernández-Pontes | ( During a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday, opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo seized on the affair, arguing that the so-called "Salazar case" reflects "a broader pattern of behaviour" of sexual misconduct within the…
(2025-12-11). Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County Council voted 4-1 Wednesday evening to adopt the The average Delaware County homeowner
(2025-12-11). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-11). Lahav 433 head suspected of sharing intel with former Nazareth mayor on case against him. haaretz.com Meni Binyamin allegedly failed to tell competent officials that he had contacts with the mayor and had evidence handed over to a unit operating under his command. Binyamin's lawyer says communications with the mayor were professional and above-board…
(2025-12-11). The EPA website got the basics of climate science right. Until last week. grist.org 
If you want to know what's causing climate change and how it affects where you live, don't turn to the Environmental Protection Agency for answers. The government agency purged basic facts about global warming from its website last week — including references to how human activity releases planet-heating carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. | The EPA's "Human causes…
(2011-12-25). Sri Lanka: The great flood. links.org.au 
Balasingham Skanthakumar — Cyclone Ditwah must be the wake-up call for course correction by this government and its supporters who brook no criticism of it.
(2025-12-11). BakigaNation to light up Kampala on Sunday. independent.co.ug 
BakigaNation Unveils Rukundo Egumeho — Nohiri Yeitu: A Kikiga Christmas Festival Lighting Up Kampala on Sunday 14th December, 2026 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The city is about to feel the hills. BakigaNation has announced the next edition of its signature cultural festival, Rukundo Egumeho — Nohiri Yeitu, set to take place on Sunday, 14th …
(2025-12-11). Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics. aljazeera.com Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
(2025-12-11). Is America's Record Defense Budget Preparing for War… or Profits? thinktank.pk In an era of escalating global tensions, the United States' military spending continues to dominate headlines. On December 11, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, greenlighting a staggering $901 billion in defense funding — an $8 billion increase over President Trump's request. This record-breaking …
(2025-12-11). CODEPINK Confronts DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at Congressional Hearing. commondreams.org Activists with CODEPINK and local D.C. residents disrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's testimony at the House Committee on Homeland Security's annual "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" hearing on Tuesday. The disruption was intended to call out Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the domestic threat to community and public safety that they are. Wearing "Abolish ICE" t-shirts, the group packed the hearing. During Noem's testimony, two CODEPINK activists disrupted Noem. One jumped up yelling, "ICE off our streets! Stop terrorizing our communities," while another dressed as a priest yelled…
(2025-12-11). Media Outlets Shill for Climate Risk Firm, Despite No Evidence Showing Climate Change Threatens Homes. wattsupwiththat.com It seems strange that media outlets are flocking to white knight for First Street, and save its reputation. They are not the only company that does these kinds of "climate risk" analyses, and some other companies seem to be more transparent with their modelling and data, as admitted by CNN in their post. Perhaps it is because First Street is among those risk companies that explicitly generates reports and content for climate alarmists to use to scare the public, even though its risk assessments are not well founded in objective data and real world conditions. For the mainstream media it seems, generating fear is…
(2025-12-11). Three Held in Adjumani Over Campaign-Related Violence. plusnews.ug 
Adjumani police are holding three people in connection with campaign-related violence, including malicious damage to three motor vehicles during a clash between rival campaign teams. Collins Asea, the North Nile region police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and said a case of Malicious Damage, Assault, and Video Recording has been opened under Reference: Adj CRB 719/2025. According to …
(2025-12-11). Iran, Kazakhstan sign 7 bilateral cooperation documents, MoUs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Senior officials of Iran and Kazakhstan signed and exchanged seven bilateral cooperation documents during President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Astana, aiming to expand ties across various key sectors.
(2025-12-11). Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal. aljazeera.com Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.
(2025-12-11). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-11). America's New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are "Legal" portside.org America's New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are "Legal" |
(2025-12-11). Trump's Offshore Drilling Obsession. counterpunch.org 
It's back—the federal government's push to expand offshore oil drilling. As the headline last month in the Long Island newspaper Newsday reported: "Plan for New Oil Drilling Off Fla. and Calif. Coasts." The following day, November 22, Newsday ran a nationally-syndicated cartoon by Paul Dukinsky depicting President Trump declaring in front of a line of
(2025-12-11). Proposals on territorial concessions by Ukraine sent to Trump, Germany's Merz says. scmp.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had been sent a proposal on territorial concessions Ukraine is ready to make to end its war against Russia. | Merz said the proposal was sent after he and other European leaders had spoken by phone with Trump on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). UN estimates that some 10 million people are displaced in Sudan. plenglish.com Khartoum, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) estimates that some 10 million people, half of them children, have been displaced in Sudan due to the war, local media informed on Thursday.
(2025-12-09). China taps high-altitude wind energy niche. ecns.cn China has successfully deployed the world's largest high-altitude wind energy collector, a giant 5,000-square-meter kite or "wind-catching sail", marking a crucial step in the nation's cutting-edge exploration of renewable energy from high-altitude winds.
(2025-12-11). Cute AI robot puppy steals your heart and your visa card. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The world's cutest robot puppy advertisement has melted the hearts of many pet lovers on YouTube, but turns out to be a big scam.An ad appeared on YouTube and dozens of other websites and digital platforms, featuring "the cutest robot puppy in the world", called Wuffy, who has an irresistible, stunning look, almost lifelike movements, and a discount of up to 70%.The robot puppy ad claims that it is "America's number 1 robot puppy," and that it is "the pet of the future" that can play with kids because it is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The ad also mentioned that the cute AI robot puppy can…
(2025-12-11). Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists. portside.org Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists |
(2025-12-11). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-11). Ime Udoka And Mel Tucker Just Added Sherrone Moore To Their Group Chat. newsone.com 
(2025-12-11). Trump's tariffs cost US households US$1,200, Democrats claim. scmp.com Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly US$1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee. | Using Treasury Department numbers on revenue from tariffs and Goldman Sachs estimates of who ends up paying for them, the Democrats' report on Thursday found that American consumers' share of the bill came to nearly US$159 billion — or US$1,198 per household — from February…
(2025-12-11). Presentan libro sobre cineasta cubano Alfredo Guevara. radiohc.cu 
El intelectual Rafael Acosta afirmó este miércoles que Alfredo Guevara fue una figura fundamental de la cultura y el cine cubanos. | Tales declaraciones las hizo durante la presentación del libro 'Mi pasión más allá del cine', en el Hotel Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana. | La obra literaria es un homenaje del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC) al prestigioso maestro del séptimo arte, en el centenario de su natalicio, como parte del XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | Con prólogo del cineasta Arturo Sotto, 'Mi pasión más allá del cine: Alfredo Guevara en la rev…
(2025-12-11). Segunda fase del 'cebo y cambio'. Charlando en Moscú. strategic-culture.su Los estadounidenses lo intentan de nuevo con Witkoff y Kushner, dos personajes astutos sin credenciales oficiales, enviados por Trump con propuestas falsas y solicitudes de concesiones inaceptables —siempre las mismas— que Putin —siempre cortés y sonriente— rechaza oponiendo con firmeza las posiciones no negociables de Rusia. Que, por cierto, está ganando por goleada en el campo [de batalla].
(2025-12-11). Delegación cubana condena incautación de buque petrolero venezolano y denuncia nueva escalada de agresión de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La denuncia, realizada en Caracas este miércoles de 2025, acusa a Estados Unidos de un asalto e incautación para apoderarse de recursos naturales y vincula el hecho con la reivindicación de la Doctrina Monroe en la nueva estrategia de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense.
(2025-12-11). Denis Laza ingresa al exclusivo club de jugadores cubanos con 10 o más jonrones y robos en una temporada. cubadebate.cu El pelotero de Mayabeque alcanzó la marca durante un juego anulado por alineación indebida, aunque las estadísticas individuales se mantienen válidas. En tanto, en la jornada de este miércoles, el actual campeón Las Tunas reforzó su liderato con una contundente victoria.
(2025-12-11). Sheinbaum: México nunca aceptaría intervención extranjera alguna. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este miércoles que su país nunca aceptaría una intervención extranjera, en respuesta a una pregunta sobre recientes declaraciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | Ante los comentarios, la víspera, del republicano acerca de la posibilidad de usar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles en el caso de esa nación, la jefa del Ejecutivo descartó tal opción durante su habitual conferencia de prensa.Eso no se va a dar, porque no es necesario primero. Segundo, porque somos un país soberano y nunca aceptaríamos una intervención extranjera, y tercero porque ya…
(2025-12-11). Arlen López clasificó a semifinales y será el único representante de Cuba en esa instancia del Mundial de la IBA. cubadebate.cu De esta forma, la delegación cubana verá reducida su participación a una única posibilidad de medalla en Dubái, la que dependerá del rendimiento de Arlen López en su próxima pelea por un lugar en la final.
(2025-12-11). Canciller español defiende a Europa y apoya solución en Sahara Occidental. radiohc.cu El ministro de Exteriores de España, José Manuel Albares, defendió este miércoles la soberanía de Europa frente a las críticas de Estados Unidos, a la vez que ponderó una solución sobre el Sahara Occidental. | Al comparecer por petición propia ante el Congreso de Diputados, Albares remarcó que Europa ´tiene que dar un salto en su soberanía (…) somos los europeos los que tenemos que defender la integridad" del continente. | Sin mencionar explícitamente al presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en sus reiteradas críticas a Europa, el jefe de la diplomacia española recalcó la necesidad de consolidar la sob…
(2025-12-11). Arlen López clasificó a semifinales y será el único representante de Cuba en esa instancia del Mundial de la IBA. cubadebate.cu De esta forma, la delegación cubana verá reducida su participación a una única posibilidad de medalla en Dubái, la que dependerá del rendimiento de Arlen López en su próxima pelea por un lugar en la final.
(2025-12-11). A Far-Right Tide is Washing Over Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Nov 29, 2025 | The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina's Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from their pores, a toxic sweat that has spread across the region. It would be easy to say that this is the impact of Donald Trump's own brand of neo-fascism, but this is not true. The far right has much deeper pedigrees, linked to the defense of the oligarchical families that have roots in the colonial era across the virreinatos (viceroyalties) from New Spain to Rio de la Plata. Certainly, these…
(2025-12-11). 2025, otro año récord en cuanto a temperaturas. cubadebate.cu Los últimos tres años (2022-2024) han sido los más cálidos registrados a nivel global, según la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM). Si bien 2024 se mantiene como el año más caluroso, 2023 y 2022 pugnan por los siguientes puestos en este "podio" histórico. Esta tendencia confirma la persistencia e intensidad del calentamiento global.
(2025-12-11). Cuba denounces informational bias in AI platforms. plenglish.com "The new research of the Cubadebate Media Observatory presents evidence of this reality, which we currently face frequently and fundamentally in digital social networks," he said in his profile on the social network X. | "Such is the case of Grok en X, which tends to explain the Cuban reality from liberal-conservative and anti-communist frameworks," he added. | According to the article published in Cubadebate a recent analysis of 30 responses generated by Grok, the AI assistant for X, suggests that there is no neutrality. The study changes qualitative reading and basic counts of ideological terms and categories.
(2025-12-11). Bolivia's Former President Luis Arce Arrested. orinocotribune.com Former Bolivian president Luis Arce Catacora (2020—2025) was arrested this Wednesday in La Paz. This was reported by former Minister of the Presidency María Nela Prada, who condemned the arrest as a "completely illegal kidnapping." | In a video posted on social media, Prada said Arce was arrested while "he was alone" and that the arrest was carried out without official information. | "I want to report to the Bolivian people and to the international community that just moments ago, they kidnapped former president Luis Alberto Arce Catacora near Sopocachi," said Prada, who recorded the message while heading t…
(2025-12-11). DAILY MEMO: CBP MIA In Recent ICE Raids; LA County Approves Mask Ban. lataco.com A breakdown of California and Los Angeles County's new laws banning ICE and local law enforcement from wearing masks or concealing their identity and agencies.