(2025-12-03). Israel Will Reopen Rafah Border Crossing — Only for Palestinians to Leave. truthout.org Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt in the next few days as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. However, the border will only open in one direction: for Palestinians to exit. Israeli American human rights lawyer Sari Bashi says the move validates fears that Israel's goal is to "continue the ethnic cleansing of Gaza." This comes as a coalition… |
(2025-12-03). Israel preparing to receive remains found in northern Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas and Islamic Jihad members say remains recovered in northern Gaza are that of another Israeli captive.
(2025-12-03). Gaza Reveals How Britain Is Run. popularresistance.org British history. Its political system has utterly failed to confront a genocide. | Rather, that system has allowed the British establishment to be complicit in one of the worst horrors of our time — Israel's two-year offensive against Palestinians, complete with ethnic cleansing, systematic attacks on schools and hospitals, and crimes against humanity. | Now, under a current supposed ceasefire, Israel is still killing Palestinians and their plight in Gaza remains dire, as the world sees the extent of the mass destruction visited on them. | Throughout the attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, British leaders have…
(2025-12-03). Renovated al-Shifa Hospital ward in Gaza is barely operational. aljazeera.com The maternity building at Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital has been newly renovated, but inside it remains largely unusable.
(2025-12-03). Gaza death toll exceeds 70,100 since October 07. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 70,117 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Hamas and Israel on October 07, 2023.
(2025-12-03). Hillary Clinton wants to gaslight young people about Israel's genocide but she's too late. thecanary.co Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton fears the independence of younger generations. And in a vomit-worthy new interview, she has launched a desperate attack on them in defence of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Zionist neoliberal warhawk Clinton has a track record of trying to gaslight people about the genocide (and the occupation of Palestine more generally). […] | By
(2025-12-03). Israel intensifies Gaza attacks, amid expansion of 'Yellow Line'. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Gaza: Mediators push for ceasefire progress amid Israeli bombing. newarab.com 
The latest death comes after four people were killed a day earlier, including two people hit by Israeli artillery shelling in the Tuffah neighbourhood. | According to the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), Israel has killed 347 Palestinians…
(2025-12-03). Israel says four soldiers injured in clash with Hamas fighters. newarab.com 
The US-brokered ceasefire, which came into effect on 10 October, remains fragile, with the Gaza government media office stating that Israel has violated the truce on an almost daily basis. | The Israeli military said that during an op…
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(2025-12-03). UN endorses Trump-backed Gaza plan, drawing condemnation from Palestinians. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-03). becomes Israeli NGOs say past two years most destructive for Palestinians since 1967. haaretz.com A joint report by 12 Israeli human rights organizations documents rising fatalities, mass displacement, settlement expansion and harsh military policies have turned 'extreme practices to become operational and policy norms' across Gaza, the West Bank and East Jerusalem…
(2025-12-03). Hillary Clinton blames TikTok for Gaza She see her own complicity. haaretz.com By boiling down backlash against Israel to a social media problem, Clinton and her allies seem to have forgotten they're still in an echo chamber that they built with their own hands and words…
(2025-12-03). Europe Marks International Day Of Solidarity With Palestine. popularresistance.org The Palestine solidarity movement in Europe again brought record numbers to the streets on the UN's International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, November 29, reaffirming demands for an end to government complicity in the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the occupation of Palestine. Hundreds of thousands marched across the region, with demonstrations in London and Rome each reaching an estimated 100,000 participants. | "On this day, people around the world express their support for the inalienable rights that are currently denied to Palestinians: the right to live free from discrimination, the right to…
(2025-12-03). Netanyahu's coalition skips vote on backing Trump's Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's The vote, proposed by opposition leader
(2025-12-03). Gaza: Egypt rejects Israeli decision to open Rafah for exit only. newarab.com 
According to the Egyptian State Information Service, Citing an Egyptian official, the service stated that "any agreement to open the crossing will cover both entry and exit,…
(2025-12-03). World's Most Tyrannical Government Wants To Free Venezuela From Tyranny. caitlinjohnstone.com.au President Trump has been As the western political/media class frames Venezuela's President Maduro as a "dictator" who must urgently be removed from…
(2025-12-03). Venezuela: America Beats the Drums of Oil. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-03). US-Venezuela tensions: Your questions answered. aljazeera.com US-Venezuela relations have reached boiling point. Here's everything you need to know.
(2025-12-03). Madison, December 6, 2025: No U.S. War On Venezuela! Feed the People Not the Pentagon! wibailoutpeople.org 
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1: 30 P.M. at the Forward Statue at State Capitol, 2 E Main Street, Madison, WI | (PSL Madison, WI BOPM… List of sponsors/endorsers in formation) | Madison October 30, 2025. / Photo:
(2025-12-03). U.S. Peace Council Statement: Trump Orders No-fly Zone Over Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
December 2, 2025 On November 29, U.S. President Trump announced that he had ordered the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela "closed in its entirety." The United States has no legal authority to close Venezuelan air traffic. This unilateral declaration, issued without U.S. Congressional or United Nations approval, constitutes a brazen escalation of military aggression and …
(2025-12-03). Hong Kong Fire: What We Know So Far. ummid.com At least 128 people have been killed in the deadliest fire in the recent history of Hong Kong that engulfed multiple high rise buildings Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-12-03). State Library Victoria under fire as leaked report exposes deep cultural decay. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-03). Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Girlfriend in Mbale. plusnews.ug 
Police in Mbale City have finally arrested 35-year-old Musitafa Kaziba alias Mudogo, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Shamira Nagudi, 23, a resident of Wagagai Cell, Nkoma Ward in Northern City Division. Nagudi was reportedly stabbed in the stomach on Friday night following a domestic dispute. According to authorities, Kaziba accused her of infidelity, which led to …
(2025-12-03). Global Research's Year-End Fundraising. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Global Research is a registered non-profit, independent research and media organization based in Quebec, Canada. | Since September 2001, we have established an extensive
(2025-12-03). Why is My Energy Bill Even Higher? wattsupwiththat.com It is encouraging that opposition parties have started to challenge the Net Zero orthodoxy. The Green Blob should be left in no doubt that the trolley bus has been diverted and it is coming for it. Time to get out of the way.
(2025-12-03). 'Collective punishment': Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank. aljazeera.com Apartment building belonging to the family of bombing suspect Abdul Karim Sanoubar demolished by Israel on Tuesday.
(2025-12-03). Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold SNAP Funds From Democratic-Led States. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins told President Donald Trump at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday. USDA sought data from states earlier this year related to their administration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP… |
(2025-12-03). LandSpace's Big Leap: How a Chinese Startup Is Closing in on SpaceX's Reusable Rocket Dominance. moderndiplomacy.eu LandSpace, founded in 2015 after China opened parts of its space sector to private investment, has become the country's most advanced commercial rocket company. Fuelled by billions of yuan in capital from major venture firms and state-backed funds, the Beijing-based startup has made rapid technological strides that place it at the forefront of China's increasingly …
(2025-12-03). Trump calls Minnesota's Somali community 'garbage' in tirade. newarab.com 
US President Trump's heated remarks come as a scandal unfolds in the state of Minnesota, where prosecutors say more than $1 billion went to non-existent social services, largely through false billing by In Somalia "they have no anything, they just run around killing each other,"
(2025-12-03). UK extends soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks. ummid.com In a move to protect children and improve their health, the United Kingdom has extended the soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks.
(2025-12-03). Film Festival in Cuba, blend of cultures. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema is celebrating its 46th edition, and among the surprises sure to please audiences is a selection of seven films presented by Churubusco Azteca Studios.
(2025-12-03). AI will play defining role in governance, citizen empowerment in coming years: Meghalaya CM. devdiscourse.com Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a defining role in governance, development and citizen empowerment in the coming years.
(2025-12-03). "It's time to Take Back Power" – two young people deliver ultimatum to Starmer. thecanary.co 
Two supporters of Take Back Power delivered an ultimatum letter to the Prime Minister on 2 December. It demands that the government take necessary action to address spiralling wealth inequality in the UK. Take Back Power is a new nonviolent civil resistance group demanding that the UK government establish a permanent citizens' assembly — a […] | By
(2025-12-03). Trump Administration Proposes Gutting Mile-Per-Gallon Auto Rule. commondreams.org President Trump's Department of Transportation today formally proposed gutting CAFE mile-per-gallon standards, which save billions of gallons of gas and save consumers billions at the pump. The agency signaled its intent to finalize the actions by year's end.Trump's action is illegal because the CAFE law requires that the standards be set at the "maximum feasible" level, yet the new weak rule ignores not just the feasibility of clean technology but the existence of millions of efficient cars on the road."In one stroke Trump is worsening three of our nation's most vexing problems: the thirst for oil, high gas p…
(2025-12-03). Garda set to deploy tasers in major shift in Irish policing. thecanary.co In a potentially significant change to how Irish police operate, 128 gardaí will be issues with Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs), more commonly known as tasers. A taser is a weapon designed to incapacitate through use of two small darts that send an electric shock into the person who has been shot with them. The devices […] | By
(2025-12-03). AMU Civil Service Coaching 2026: RCA Entrance Test, Application Deadline Revised. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has rescheduled the Entrance Test conducted for the university's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) and also extended the last date of application.
(2025-12-03). TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims 4 Bengali migrants thrown out of Nayagarh; Odisha police, BJP deny charge. devdiscourse.com With TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday alleging that four Bengali-speaking Indians were "thrown out" of Nayagrah district in Odisha since they are Bengalis, the BJP asked her not to damage the cordial relationship between the two neighbouring states by making "false" claims.
(2025-12-03). 200 Luminaries from the Arts and Business World demand release of "Palestinian Mandela" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2025-12-03). Guinness World Records suspends Israeli submissions citing. haaretz.com The policy, apparently in place for over two years, came to light after an Israeli charity was denied a record attempt. Guinness is open to reconsidering applications in partnership with a UN aid agency and said the policy is subject to monthly reviews…
(2025-12-03). Hegseth Says He Wasn't in the Room When Adm. Bradley Ordered Second Strike on Alleged Drug Boat. news.antiwar.com Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told reporters on Tuesday that he wasn't in the room when the order was given to launch a second strike that killed survivors on an alleged drug boat on September 2, as the Trump administration has shifted the responsibility for the order to Adm. Frank M. Bradley, the commander of …
(2025-12-03). Family of victim in Trump drug boat killings files first formal complaint. tehrantimes.com A family in Colombia filed a petition on Tuesday with the Washington DC-based Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, alleging that the Colombian citizen Alejandro Carranza Medina was illegally killed in a US airstrike on 15 September, The Guardian reported.
(2025-12-03). What Future for Native Sovereignty? publicbooks.org What does it mean to seek shelter on stolen land? asks Jon Hickey's new novel, Big Chief.
(2025-12-03). Tehran exhibit to showcase ceremonial vehicles used in Qajar to Pahlavi eras. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The exhibition 'Ceremonial Vehicles of Iran; A Narrative from Qajar to Pahlavi eras' will open at Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex's Automobile Museum of Iran (also known as the Historical Car Museum of Iran) on December 7.
(2025-12-03). The IDF is building a fence through the Jordan Valley, cutting off Palestinians from 11k acres of their land. haaretz.com In order to construct a 22-km long 'barrier,' the IDF will demolish homes, sheep pens and infrastructure that 'constitute an operational vulnerability,' according to a military document. One of the villages will be entirely surrounded by the fence. Residents of the area were only given a few days to file objections…
(2025-12-03). X's Location Disclosure Undermines User Safety. hrw.org Click to expand Image | X rolled out a new feature called "About your account" as seen displayed on iPhone, November 23, 2025. | © 2025 Andre M Chang/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock | Since November 21, social media company X has been rolling out a new feature called "About this account," which displays information about users that was previously not publicly disclosed. This includes the country where an account was created, is based, the date it joined X, and username changes.The company says the feature is intended to verify authenticity and improve transparency, but it raises serious concerns about user p…
(2025-12-03). NATO's Five Percent Gamble. counterpunch.org 
The agreement by NATO members to raise defense spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2035 has been welcomed across Western capitals as a moment of strategic clarity. After years of uneven commitments and familiar handwringing, the alliance finally appears ready to shoulder more responsibility in a world that feels less secure by the day.
(2025-12-03). Guinness World Records reject submissions from Israel. thecanary.co In a new sign of the widening circle of international isolation facing Israel, Hebrew Channel 12 revealed that Guinness World Records has decided to stop accepting any Israeli applications and to freeze all dealings with Israel. The channel reported that an Israeli association working in the field of organ donation had submitted an application to […] | By
(2025-12-03). RRB CEN 05/2025 Application Window Closes on Nov 30, Apply Now. ummid.com RRB CEN-05/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for a total of 2,569 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025.
(2025-12-03). HUMANOID ROBOTS WILL PATROL CHINA'S BORDER. trendsjournal.com China will deploy human-shaped robots at its border crossing with Vietnam south of Guangxi, the South China Post reported.
(2025-12-03). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-03). Perseverance Rover latest discovery indicates Mars is electrically active. ummid.com NASA Perseverance Rover's has detected 'mini-lightning' on Mars, indicating that the Red Planet is electrically active.
(2025-12-03). Ofsted warns children's homes are putting profit first. thecanary.co Ofsted's annual report has warned that children's homes are prioritising profit over the needs of children, as more emerge in areas where housing is the cheapest. In England, the number of children's homes has reached a record high. By the end of March this year, 4,100 had registered. This is a 15% increase from the […] | By
(2025-12-03). Algerian children to vacation at Zubrenok recreation center in Belarus in 2026. eng.belta.by A group of Algerian children will vacation at the National Children's Educational and Recreation Center Zubrenok in 2026, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Education Ministry.
(2025-12-03). COMESA launches inquiry into acquisition of Cold Solutions East Africa by Inspired Evolution. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The COMESA Competition Commission has formally opened an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of Cold Solutions East Africa Holdings Limited by Inspired Evolution Managers Limited, setting in motion a regional regulatory review of the transaction under the bloc's competition rules. In a Merger Inquiry Notice dated November 27, 2025, published today …
(2025-12-02). Red Maple leaves enter prime viewing period on Qixia Mountain in China's Nanjing. ecns.cn As one of China's top four maple leaf viewing destinations, Nanjing's Qixia Mountain has entered its prime season for appreciating maple trees. Visitors strolling through the area feel as if they are walking through a picturesque landscape.
(2025-12-03). Who are the friends of the world scientific socialist movement? uwidata.com 
UWI author, historian and political scientist Associate Professor Mehmet Perinàßek took part in an 11-day "Workshop for Cadres of Theoretical Research of World Communist Parties, 2025," held across several cities in China. He attended as a representative of Türkiye's Vatan Party upon the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The event brought together …
(2025-12-03). IRGC navy to hold military exercise in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a military exercise named after the late Iranian Navy commander Mohammad Nazeri in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-12-03). Libya says to repatriate more sub-Saharan African migrants. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Rebeca Grynspan Eyes UN Leadership, Calls for Equality and Reform. moderndiplomacy.eu Rebeca Grynspan, Costa Rica's former vice president and current secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, is a frontrunner to become the next United Nations secretary-general. The selection process formally began last week, as member states were invited to nominate candidates to succeed Antonio Guterres of Portugal from January 1, 2027. Publicly declared …
(2025-12-03). Pentagon faults official over Signal messages on Yemen strikes. newarab.com 
A However, the report by the Pentagon's independent Inspector General did not weigh in on whether the information Hegseth…
(2025-12-03). The ‚Ǩ150 Billion SAFE Plan: How Europe Plans to Outgun Moscow. thinktank.pk In a year marked by geopolitical tremors, Europe's defense landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. As Russia's shadow looms larger over the continent—fueled by hybrid provocations and unchecked aggression—the EU is not just talking tough; it's investing, innovating, and mobilizing like never before. The European defense sector's explosive 13.8% turnover surge to ‚Ǩ183.4 billion in …
(2025-12-03). UN Tourism chief offers full support for Iran's plan to develop intl. investment guide. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The UN Tourism chief has praised Iran's recent institutional reforms and investment initiatives, saying the agency is ready to help prepare an international guide for tourism investment in the Islamic Republic.
(2025-12-03). LOP Demands Urgent Regulations on Biometric Voter Verification Kits. plusnews.ug Leader of the Opposition (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi has demanded that the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs urgently table long-promised regulations governing the use of Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections. Raising the matter during Tuesday's plenary sitting, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, Ssenyonyi said Minister of Justice …
(2025-12-03). Kicking the corpse: pardon request caps the slow death of law in Israel. haaretz.com The Israeli government's respect for the rule of law is nonexistent, but it is still Benjamin Netanyahu who makes the greatest mockery of it. The prime minister's request to end his trial is only the most outlandish part of his government's efforts to undermine Israel's institutions, legal norms and democracy…
(2025-12-03). Labour MPs fall for 'Led by Donkeys' China sting. thecanary.co Twenty of Keir Starmer's MPs have been secretly recorded during online meetings with a Chinese firm. They believed the firm wanted to invest in the UK but in reality, this turned out to be a sting operation by campaign group, Led by Donkeys (LBD). Labour MPs court fictitious Chinese investor The business meetings with the […] | By
(2025-12-03). Islamic Republic invalidates Western notion of women. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has nullified the Western logic about women.
(2025-12-03). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-03). Reform allegedly consider merger with Tories, which is handy given they're the ____ing same. thecanary.co Reform UK's Nigel Farage has reportedly told donors that he expects a merger or deal with the Conservatives before the next general election. However, Farage has strenuously denied the rumour — at least publicly. The Financial Times broke the story, stating that Farage would only make a deal on his terms. Apparently the Reform leader's feelings are […] | By
(2025-12-03). Does the Global Sea-Level Rise Have a Sinusoidal Variation. wattsupwiththat.com I analysed the Tidal Gauge results of 9 ports in the northern regions of the Atlantic Ocean and above up to the Arctic Ocean. The analysis was very simplistic but showed promise so now a more detailed analysis will be carried out using procedures and methods developed more recently.
(2025-12-03). Autumn landscapes of Iran's Kermanshah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The final days of autumn have covered Kermanshah in sweeping displays of falling leaves, giving the city a fresh and striking seasonal atmosphere.
(2025-12-03). Trump's 'hanging' call marks new, deeply chilling threshold in U.S. history. ummid.com What unfolded last week — when Donald Trump publicly called for the 'hanging' of six Democratic members of Congress — marks a new and deeply chilling threshold in the history of United States.
(2025-12-03). New record: ICE sent 600 immigrant kids to Detention in federal shelters this year. peoplesworld.org 
It was Friday, June 6, and the rent was due. As soon as she finished an errand, Imelda Carreto planned on joining her family as they gathered scrap metal to earn a little extra cash. Her fiancé, Julio Matias, and 15-year-old nephew, Carlos, had set out early, hitching a trailer to the back of their …
(2025-12-03). Tehran hosting 9th intl. fisheries industry exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran's 9th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2025) is being held at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground.
(2025-12-03). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-03). Rural, nomadic tourism development planned in Mahdishahr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The development of rural and nomadic tourism is one of the important goals of Mahdishahr county in Semnan province, said Governor of Mahdishahr Ali Khodadad.
(2025-12-03). Europe's largest producer bans fur farming, pressuring UK government over imports. thecanary.co Poland is Europe's largest fur producer and the world's second largest, behind China. But on 2 December, the president signed legislation banning fur farming, with an 8-year phase-out. Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, said: Moments ago, I signed the Animal Protection Act, which introduces a ban on fur farming in Poland. This is a decision that […] | By
(2025-12-03). WATCH: Trump 'struggles to stay awake' during cabinet meeting. geo.tv 
Donald Trump appears to nod off while sitting alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth . — Reuters
(2025-12-03). US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
High-stakes The meeting…
(2025-12-03). The Latest Judicial Guidance on AI: White text, bias, fakes, hallucinations, the use of AI by litigants in person and lawyers. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Guidance for Judicial Office Holders (31 October 2025) In the introduction this Guidance note announces that "It updates and replaces the guidance document issued in April 2025", which shows the speed at which AI is developing. It "sets out key risks and issues associated with using AI and some suggestions for …
(2025-12-03). Embracing Slow Travel: Why More Vacationers Want Rest Instead of Rush. moguldom.com Nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, embodies the spirit of slowing down and savoring life's quiet moments. As more travelers seek meaningful escapes, the appeal of slow travel continues to grow. This movement shifts the focus from hurried itineraries to mindful exploration, allowing vacationers to reconnect with themselves and the world …
(2025-12-03). Starbucks To Pay $35M to NYC Workers in Settlement As Ongoing Strike Draws Pols to Picket Line. portside.org Starbucks To Pay $35M to NYC Workers in Settlement As Ongoing Strike Draws Pols to Picket Line |
(2025-12-03). Maduro remembers pepple's victory in 2023 Consultative Referendum. plenglish.com On his Telegram account, the president remembered that for the first time in 150 years of struggle for this territory, "the doors were opened to consult the sovereign will of the people: ordinary men and women." | This unprecedented electoral process, he affirmed, constituted an inclusive, educational, and engaging campaign that awakened the national spirit. | The president praised the fact that "you have to see the courage… to call a referendum on such complex and difficult issues that required study and debate, and that the people responded with a high level of awareness, education, and preparation." | He em…
(2025-12-03). Tehran derby 106: Esteghlal and Persepolis meet at full power. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – As Esteghlal and Persepolis gear up for Friday's Tehran derby, both giants arrive in a condition few could have predicted after their shaky starts. A month ago, optimism was scarce.
(2025-12-03). I Bet I Know Where You Got Your Jackboots: Immigration Sweeps in New Orleans. counterpunch.org 
Another city is readying itself to be the recipient of an immigration force "deployment". This time, it's the Crescent City that's up to bat. The details on the New Orleans plan aren't entirely clear yet, but indications are leaking out that the forces that were in Charlotte earlier this year may be coming to Southeast Louisiana in December—snowbirds of the very worst kind.
(2025-12-03). Israel Bar Association suspends Arab Israeli lawyer over social media posts on Oct. 7. haaretz.com Citing the need for 'clear and deterrent punishment,' the court has prevented Maha Igbaria from practicing law for the coming year. She argues that the ruling is politically motivated and plans to appeal…
(2025-12-02). From Studying in Xiamen to Settling in Yiwu: See The Real China Through the Lens of "Foreign Influencer" Ali. ecns.cn Ali, a young Turkish man who once studied in China, chose to return to China even after working in his home country for five years. Today, he is both a content creator and an dedicated "foreign entrepreneur" in international-trade. From documenting the shared prosperity practices of a village chief in a Yiwu brown sugar factory, to meeting those female shop owners in the International Trade City who speak multiple foreign languages, and witnessing the "Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe" freight trains (Madrid-Yiwu Train) speeding along, he wants to tell authentic stories of China through his camera.
(2025-12-03). ICC judge speaks out on impact of US sanctions. aljazeera.com Canadian ICC Judge Kimberly Prost has told Al Jazeera that US sanctions have had a 'crippling effect' on her life.
(2025-12-03). Iran consul general meets with Saudi counterpart in Dubai. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Alireza Mahmoudi, met and held talks with Consul General of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Mansour Al-Mutawa in Dubai on Wednesday.
(2025-12-02). CIIE Expands Opportunities for German Enterprises. ecns.cn At the China headquarters of the SYR, located within its park, a stream of "living water" from the China International Import Expo (CIIE) is continuously fueling the company's development. The innovative consumer experience hall in the park is a live-action exhibition space created by SYR, following the CIIE's "6+365 days" year-round exhibition and sales concept. It not only showcases the Haier whole-house water service solutions that debuted at the CIIE but also serves as a testament to the deep integration of German quality with the Chinese market.
(2025-12-03). Second Druze cleric dies after detention in Suweida: reports. newarab.com 
Reports from Local outlets and activists say Maher Falhout died shortly after surrendering himself to the faction, though The New Arab could not independently verify the claim. | Al-Mutni died less than two days after his ar…
(2025-12-03). Reservoirs half as full as last year in drought-hit Tehran. newarab.com 
Reservoirs in and around the drought-hit Iranian capital "The total volume of dam reservoirs in Tehran province is currently 170 million cubic metres," said Rama Habibi, an official with the Tehran Regional Water Company. | "This amount was 381 million cubic metres during the same period of the last water year," he added, according to the state news agency IRNA. | "The Latyan, Amir Kabir, Lar, Mamloo and Taleqan dams…
(2025-12-03). Madison, December 11, 2025: State Workers Rally Release the Wage Raises! wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/17Thdtghik/ Join the AFSCME Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU) — Local 1, the Wisconsin Professional Employees Council (AFT Local 4848), State Worker Power, and our public sector allies as we rally to demand the Joint Committee on Employment Relations (JCOER) pass the stalled 2025-2027 Compensation Plan!JCOER met briefly regarding the General Wage Adjustment in …
(2025-12-03). World Cup 2026: FIFA Needs to Act on Human Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, US, July 28, 2024. | © 2024 Alika Jenner/FIFA via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — FIFA, the international soccer governing body, needs to match its lofty rhetoric on rights with concrete action, a coalition of human rights organizations, trade unions, and fans groups said today. FIFA is holding its World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025, and awarding its first "FIFA Peace Prize." The Sport & Rights Alliance, Dignity 2026, ACLU, AFL-CIO, Amnesty International, Human…
(2025-12-03). 10 years on, Malaysia restarts mission to find missing MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 239 passengers and crew. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Malaysia's transport ministry has confirmed that the deep-water hunt for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, reviving long-awaited hopes for answers more than a decade after the aircraft vanished.The renewed effort will be carried out by Ocean Infinity, a US-based marine robotics firm that has earlier assisted in the search. The company will undertake intermittent deep-sea operations over a 55-day window, focusing on zones in the southern Indian Ocean that experts consider most likely to hold the wreckage.In a statement, the ministry said the decision underlines the g…
(2025-12-03). Tehran, Khartoum explore avenues to boost scientific ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Organization of Student Affairs, Saeed Habiba, and Sudan's Ambassador to Tehran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh Taha, have explored ways to enhance scientific collaborations between the two countries.
(2025-12-03). CLAT 2026: NALSAR Hyderabad Seat Matrix Changed. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) in a notification released a week before the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 said the seat matrix of NALSAR, Hyderabad has been changed.
(2025-12-03). Merchants of Myth: new report exposes plastic recycling as costly failure. commondreams.org A new
(2025-12-03). Authorities arrest leader of violence in northern Mexico. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The results of the security strategy implemented by the Mexican government continue to be evident following the arrest of 11 members of a criminal cell, including Roberto "N", a major instigator of violence in Chihuahua.
(2025-12-03). Digital finance expansion exposes deepening barriers for PWDs. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's accelerating shift toward digital finance is widening the very gaps policymakers have pledged to close, with experts warning that persons with disabilities (PWDs) remain fundamentally excluded from emerging financial systems. This concern took centre stage at the 5th Annual Disability Symposium held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, where …
(2025-12-03). 13-year-old executes family's murderer in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan before a crowd of 80,000. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A disturbing video of a public execution, reportedly from Khost in eastern Afghanistan, has surfaced on social media. The footage shows a man who was convicted of killing 13 members of a family — including nine children — being executed in a stadium on Tuesday. The execution was carried out in front of nearly 80,000 spectators and was performed by a 13-year-old boy whose own family members were among the victims. | Taliban officials identified the executed man as Mangal. He had been sentenced by Afghanistan's Supreme Court, and the punishment was authorized by the Taliban's supreme lea…
(2025-12-03). Voice Mode: ChatGPT Gets New Update. ummid.com OpenAI Wednesday added more power to ChatGPT by integrating Voice Conversation or simply Voice Mode in the popular AI app.
(2025-12-03). High Court blocks Netanyahu nominee to lead Sde Teiman abuse leak inquiry. haaretz.com Justices say former judge is not a senior civil servant as the court required. One said that his temporary appointment raises concerns that he would act as 'the minister's emissary' and increases the risk of the probe becoming politicized…
(2025-12-03). Dy CM Shivakumar asks employers to grant leave to Kerala workers for local body polls. devdiscourse.com Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday appealed to employers across Karnataka to grant paid leave to workers from Kerala so that they can return home to vote in the upcoming local body election in that state.
(2025-12-03). Putin, U.S. envoy meeting ends with no compromise plan for Ukraine. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | A five-hour meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff that ended after midnight on Wednesday failed to produce a compromise plan for settling the Ukraine crisis. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov on Wednesday described the conversation as "extremely useful, constructive and highly informative," saying that …
(2025-12-03). Iran, Russia, China ink joint letter to UN chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — In a joint letter to the UN Security Council president and the UN secretary-general, the ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China stressed that all provisions of Resolution 2231 have expired as of October 18, 2025.
(2025-12-03). OTP-based authentication for Tatkal bookings in 13 CR trains from Dec 6 to curb misuse. devdiscourse.com An OTP-based authentication system for ticket bookings under the Tatkal quota in select trains operated by the Central Railway (CR) will be introduced from December 6 to ensure only genuine passengers avail this reservation facility, officials said on Wednesday. The new system will apply to Tatkal tickets booked through computerised Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters, authorised agents and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website or mobile app, the CR said in a release.
(2003-12-25). Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding. tribune.com.pk 
The draw for the 2026 World Cup ⚪ the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held ⚪ takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings. | The expanded 48-team tournament ⚪ up from the 32-nation field that competed at the 2022 Qatar World Cup – will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year. | Trump's attendance at the Kennedy Center ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who has made several visits to the White House and even joined Trump at international summ…
(2025-12-03). Book on Italian expeditionary of the yacht Granma presented in Rome (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Rome, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) During an event at the Cuban Embassy in Italy, the biography of the partisan Gino Done, the only European expeditionary of the yacht Granma, a heroic event in the revolutionary struggle in the Caribbean country, was presented.
(2025-12-02). Colombia Seizes Promising Opportunity. ecns.cn When Colombia announced that it would debut as the guest country of honor at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Colombian Ambassador to China, Sergio Cabrera, was reminded of his teenage years in China.
(2025-12-03). Kharanaq historical fortress restored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A restoration work on the historic Kharanaq fortress in Ardakan county, central Iran, has been completed, provincial authorities said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-03). Patrick Lawrence: Pardon Me? consortiumnews.com The festival of pardons that now features prominently in America's political life offers a measure of how the republic, in its late-imperial phase, is crumbing. By Patrick Lawrence ScheerPost Wandering among the media over the Thanksgiving weekend…. I read that President…
(2025-12-03). Putin-Witkoff talks constructive, very useful. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, were constructive, very useful, and substantive, according to Russian Presidential aide Yury Ushakov.
(2025-12-03). Family of man slain in a US boat strike in the Caribbean lodges complaint. aljazeera.com Family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza say his right to life was violated in US 'narco-terrorist' strikes.
(2025-12-03). Indian man charged with criminally negligent homicide after Oregon crash killed two. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Nearly three years after illegally crossing the US border near Lukeville, Arizona, 32-year-old Rajinder Kumar is now facing homicide charges in Oregon over a crash that resulted in the deaths of two young Americans. | The case has brought renewed attention to incidents involving Indian nationals who entered the US without documentation. Kumar has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment after the semi-truck he was driving crashed into a car on November 24. The victims, 25-year-old William Micah Carter and 24-year-old Jennifer Lynn Lower, died at the scene. Oregon S…
(2025-12-03). Why did it take months to free a US teen from Israeli prison? aljazeera.com What it took to release a Palestinian-American teen from an Israeli prison.
(2025-12-02). Mutual visa exemption highlights closer China-Russia government and people-to-people ties: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday welcomed Russia's decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese nationals, calling it a move that will further deepen bilateral ties and promote exchanges between the two peoples.
(2025-12-03). Unrest in Iraqi Kurdistan's Erbil begins to ease. newarab.com 
After several days of clashes between Harky tribe members and Kurdish The
(2025-12-03). Global AI Boom Triggers New Memory-Chip Supply Chain Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu A worldwide shortage of memory chips is intensifying as artificial intelligence expansion collides with constrained semiconductor production. From Japan to China to Silicon Valley, both AI giants and consumer-electronics makers are scrambling to secure dwindling supplies of DRAM, flash memory, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM). Prices have doubled across several product segments since February, according to …
(2025-12-03). Washington's Gamble on Ahmed al-Sharaa Could Push Syria Toward a New Authoritarian Era. fairobserver.com On September 22, 2025, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, a man once hunted by the United States and its allies, walked onto the stage of the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City. Waiting to interview him was retired US General David Petraeus, the same commander once tasked with pursuing him as the head of the…
(2025-12-03). France Wants "Strategic Autonomy" with China — But at What Cost to the EU? thinktank.pk As French President Emmanuel Macron embarks on his fourth state visit to China from December 3 to 5, 2025, the trip underscores Beijing's deepening footprint in Europe while spotlighting Paris's delicate balancing act. Invited by President Xi Jinping, Macron's itinerary includes stops in Beijing and Chengdu, blending high-level diplomacy with cultural exchanges. This visit arrives …
(2025-12-03). Punjab BJP seeks videography of Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti elections. devdiscourse.com A Punjab BJP delegation on Wednesday met the state election commissioner and sought directions for mandatory videography of the entire election process for the upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls.
(2025-12-03). Political scientist argues US needs a "dictatorship" for optimal governance. eng.belta.by In the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel, Russian political scientist and orientalist Karine Gevorgyan expressed the opinion that Donald Trump needs to introduce a dictatorship.
(2025-12-03). REUTERS NEXT-Notable quotes from finance and markets speakers at the Reuters Next conference. devdiscourse.com Reuters is hosting the two-day Reuters Next conference in New York on Wednesday and Thursday, bringing together more than 700 international business leaders and policymakers to examine the biggest issues facing society, business and the world. Following are some notable quotes from speakers in the finance and markets sessions of the conference.
(2025-12-03). RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (UG): Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025: The Ministry of Railways has extended the last date of application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025.
(2025-12-03). RRB CEN 06/2025 Application Underway, Last Date Nov 27. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN-06/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for over 5,800 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2025.
(2025-12-03). Episode Eight: Legalized Takings. theintercept.com 
Donald Scott was killed in his home by an ad hoc team of raiding cops who were looking for marijuana — but the larger prize may have been his 200-acre Malibu ranch.
(2003-12-25). Pakistan women secure 13-run win over Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Women U19 registered a thrilling 13-run win over Bangladesh Women U19 in the first T20 at the Cox's Bazar Academy Ground on Wednesday. The second T20 of the five-match series will be played at the same venue on Friday, 5 December. | After opting to bat first, Pakistan posted 88 all out in 19.4 overs, a total built largely around captain Eman Naseer's composed 30 off 41 balls. Her 66-minute knock, marked by patience and control on a challenging surface, held the innings together as wickets fell at regular intervals. | Areesha Ansari provided valuable support with 22 off 23 balls, including a four and a…
(2025-12-03). Manitowoc, WI: Know Your Rights Training December 6, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS training /meeting on Saturday Dec. 6, 2025 from 1-3 pm, at the Parkview Playhouse, 932 S 12th Street., Manitowoc, WI ICE has declared that they are now going to move into places of worship as they need to get more aggressive to meet their quotas of cruelty. Join us as Deisy Espana …
(2025-12-03). Solidarity on Trial in Greece. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold signs outside a Greek court in Mytilene, January 13, 2023, in support of 24 activists who were prosecuted for helping rescue migrants and asylum seekers in the Mediterranean Sea. | © 2023 MANOLIS LAGOUTARIS/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-12-03). Devastating report lays out exactly how Israel is terrorising Palestine. thecanary.co The United Nations Committee against Torture (CAT) has issued a blistering report that lays out exactly how Israel has created a terrifying system of torture against Palestine. 50 conclusions and recommendations point to what the world has been seeing broadcast live from Palestinians during the course of Israel's genocide. Ultimately, CAT concludes that since October […] | By
(2025-12-03). GIVING THANKS FOR OUR BLESSINGS MEANS SAYING 'NO THANKS' TO POLICE STATE TYRANNY. trendsjournal.com We find ourselves approaching that time of year when, as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln proclaimed, we're supposed to give thanks as a nation and as individuals for our safety and our freedoms.
(2025-12-03). Greens deputy Mothin Ali to visit hunger strikers in prison. thecanary.co Green party joint deputy leader Mothin Ali will visit the 'Filton 24' hunger-striking political prisoners today. Amu Gib and Qesser Zuhrah have been held in Bronzefield prison for more than a year without trial after being accused of direct anti-genocide action against privately-owned spy planes at RAF Brize Norton last year. Ali will visit Zuhrah […] | By
(2025-12-03). Netanyahu sends envoy to Lebanon for talks on bilateral ties under U.S. pressure. haaretz.com According to Netanyahu's office, the move marks the first attempt to establish a foundation for economic relations and cooperation between Israel and Lebanon, which do not have diplomatic ties…
(2025-12-03). Department of War Disputes Second Attack on Boat Strike Survivors Was a "Double-Tap" theintercept.com "Quibbling over the semantics of 'double-tap' doesn't change the reality that the strike was a summary execution of men clinging to the remains of a boat."
(2025-12-02). Hong Kong to set 'high bar' for stablecoin licensing: regulator. ecns.cn Hong Kong will continue to develop its stablecoin licensing regime in an orderly and prudent manner, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has said, in the process setting "a high bar for licensing" given the novelty and potential risks of the cryptocurrency.
(2025-12-03). Haj Committee invites applications for UPSC CSE Mock Interview. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has invited applications from candidates who have cleared the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2025 for Free Mock Interview Guidance Program.
(2025-12-03). Slovenia Calls for Easing the Selection Process of the Next UN Chief. passblue.com 
Slovenia, a European member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) informal working group at the United Nations, which supports greater transparency in the selection process of the next secretary-general, appears to be softening its calls for more openness in the procedure. Samuel Zbogar, Slovenia's permanent representative to the UN, told reporters on Dec. 1 …
(2025-12-03). CII to organise construction equipment exhibition EXCON 2025 in Bengaluru from Dec 9-13. devdiscourse.com The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will host a four-day construction equipment exhibition EXCON 2025 from December 9 in Bengaluru with the aim to "reaffirm the nation's leadership in construction equipment and advanced manufacturing". EXCON 2025 ⚪ South Asia's largest construction equipment exhibition ⚪ will take place from December 9-13, as per a press note issued on Wednesday.
(2025-12-03). Iran-Pakistan-Turkey freight train to resume activity soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Pakistan's railways minister announced that the ECO freight train linking Islamabad, Tehran, and Istanbul will resume operations on December 31, emphasizing the country's interest in expanding regional connectivity with Iran.
(2025-12-03). Why many Philadelphia doctors now use AI to record patient visits. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It listens, takes notes and summarizes key points after each visit: A new generative AI tool is now increasingly present during doctors' visits in the Philadelphia region. | The idea is that it lets doctors focus more on talking to a patient, and saves them from spending time after a visit to organize and type up their notes. | Dr.
(2025-12-03). "Greater Israel" : The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2025-12-03). RF Kuang drops out of UAE lit fest amid BDS Sudan boycott call. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Defend our Juries hail the November wave of Action as "the most widespread act of civil disobedience of our time" thecanary.co Defend our Juries have been crunching the numbers on the Lift The Ban November wave of Action. They say it will go down in history as the most widespread act of civil disobedience of our time. Here's a bit of a breakdown from them: 650+ arrests In November, we have seen more than 650 arrests […] | By
(2025-12-03). Israel stands to benefit from EU weapons funding. electronicintifada.net Firm set up by Elbit veteran gets $3 million grant.
(2025-12-02). Cambodia to trial visa-free policy for Chinese citizens next year. ecns.cn Cambodia will introduce a visa-free trial policy for Chinese citizens from June 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, according to an official document issued by the Cambodian government on Tuesday.
(2025-12-03). Report: Netanyahu asked Trump for further help in pardon request during recent call. haaretz.com According to a Channel 12 News report, Trump pressed Netanyahu on killing Rafah tunnel militants and told Israel to 'take it easy' in Syria, as Netanyahu struck a softer tone during a visit to an IDF enlistment center and framed his pardon plea as a bid for national 'healing' — without admitting any guilt…
(2025-12-03). "Tax the Rich" : The Successor to Net Zero? wattsupwiththat.com The fact that Roger Hallam wants to use coercive government to impose his 'solutions' on others is a bulls-eye refutation that he is more of a megalomaniac than a clear-eyed scholar. His fringe views should be rejected and his proclivity for violence condemned…
(2025-12-03). Document shows Netanyahu backing West Bank settler outposts. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Kyagulanyi Urges Luwero Residents to Turn Massive Rallies into Election Victory. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has urged residents of Luwero District to translate the overwhelming support at his rallies into votes in the upcoming general elections. On Tuesday, Kyagulanyi campaigned in Luwero, addressing rallies at Zirobwe Town Council, Kalule Trading Centre, and Kyegombwa SDA playground. His presence attracted large crowds, with …
(2025-12-03). IRDAI's New Reforms: What They Mean for India's Health Insurance Sector? ummid.com The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recently rolled out significant regulatory reforms aimed at modernising India's insurance industry. In this blog, we'll explore the core reforms, their relevance to health insurance plans for family and how stakeholders should prepare.
(2025-12-03). Leader receives thousands of women, girls on Mothers' Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received thousands of women and girls from across the country on the occasion of National Mother's Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA).
(2025-12-03). Lebanon PM says truce monitor negotiations with Israel not peace talks. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). International observation questioned in Honduran elections. plenglish.com Tegucigalpa, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Honduran Undersecretary of Foreign Policy Gerardo Torres criticized the passivity shown by international observers in the face of the blatant interference of US President Donald Trump in last Sunday's elections.
(2025-12-03). Cuba celebrates Latin American Medicine Day. plenglish.com àëHavana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) — Health professionals and workers celebrate Latin American Medicine Day, which commemorates the birth in 1883 of the Cuban scientist Carlos Juan Finlay, discoverer of the yellow fever transmitting agent.
(2025-12-03). Kremlin aide: No breakthrough in Russia-US Ukraine peace negotiations. tehrantimes.com Five hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and top United States negotiators did not yield a breakthrough on a possible Ukraine peace deal, a Kremlin aide said early Wednesday, CNN reported.
(2025-12-03). Canada Border Officer claims India targeted him with false terror allegations, files $9-million suit against India. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A senior officer with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has filed a $9-million lawsuit against the government of India, claiming it ran a misinformation campaign that damaged his career and put his life in danger.Sandeep Singh "Sunny" Sidhu, a British Columbia—born CBSA superintendent with almost 20 years of service, submitted the lawsuit in the Ontario Superior Court on Tuesday. He says Indian authorities wrongly labelled him as a wanted terrorist in an attempt to inflame tensions and undermine Canada's reputation. India has repeatedly denied involvement in any such activities.Accordi…
(2025-12-03). Fixing healthcare failures in U.S. and in Lewiston, Maine. peoplesworld.org 
Efforts to reform U.S. healthcare fall short. Preventable deaths are excessive, access to care is often impossible, costs are high, and profiteering thrives. Individual solutions replace common purpose. Hope lies with an activated working class fighting for equitable, accessible, humane, and effective healthcare. Maine people are now collecting signatures for a petition on the 2026 …
(2025-12-03). Closing ceremony of Intl. Film Festival in Shiraz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The closing ceremony of the 2025 edition of the Fajr International Film Festival was held in Shiraz on Tuesday.
(2025-12-03). Cuba begins clinical trial with Jusvinza drug in Matanzas province. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Dec. 3 (Prensa Latina) A clinical trial of the drug Jusvinza, developed by the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) for the treatment of residual polyarthritis in patients recovering from chikungunya, has begun in the Cuban province of Matanzas.
(2025-12-03). Trump's racist rant about Somali people rejected by Americans. thecanary.co City leaders from Minnesota's 'Twin Cities' of Minneapolis and St. Paul have stood firmly with their Somali communities after Donald Trump's disgraceful racist rant against Somali people. Yesterday, Trump described Somalis living in the US, including Somali-American Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, as "garbage" and ranted that they should be sent 'home', adding that Somalia "stinks" and […] | By
(2025-12-03). NEW WARNING THAT GENE-EDITED FOODS ARE NO SAFER THAN GMOs (WHAT WE'VE FORECAST FOR YEARS). trendsjournal.com Is genetically altering a food crop just mimicking what happens naturally over time in nature, and similar to selecting for features, as has long been done in agriculture and animal breeding?>
(2025-12-03). Belarus launches competition for SME investment projects. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Fund for Financial Support of Entrepreneurs has announced a competition for investment and business projects from small and medium-sized enterprises.
(2025-12-03). Witkoff-Zelensky meeting cancelled: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, canceled a planned meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in Europe and have flown back home, according to media reports.
(2025-12-03). Fog Of Bullshit: Racist Clowns, Liars and Psycopaths. commondreams.org 
The surreal and deadly lurches on. In the last, frantic, script-flipping week, MAGA went from threatening to kill Dems who reminded troops to obey the law to scurrying to parse or ignore the news their macho, bungling Secretary of War Crimes evidently blew apart (at least) two guys in the water for no reason – an action universally deemed either murder or war crime, but def against the law. Now see Kegseth et al thrash, bluster, scapegoat the other guy. Trump doctrine: Deport, raze, blame, kill first; think (sic) later. Most notably, a flailing presidency of "malevolence tempered by incompetence" – Cue the bo…
(2025-12-03). Iraq preparing $14.5 million renovation of ancient city of Ur. newarab.com 
The The Ministry of Culture's General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage has estimated the cost of the work at 19 billion
(2025-12-03). A Thermonuclear Hair Trigger. juancole.com (
(2025-12-02). Beijing temperatures plummet. ecns.cn Residents bundle up as they head out in Beijing on Dec. 2, 2025. The city experienced a sharp temperature drop on Tuesday, with the daytime high falling to -1 ∞C.
(2025-12-03). India revokes order to preload cybersecurity app on smartphones after outcry. geo.tv 
Sanchar Saathi app logo and Indian flag appear in this illustration taken December 2, 2025. — ReutersDecision marks rare policy reversal for Modi govt.Congress, tech companies question move's legality.Indian govt says backtracking due to app's popularity.India's government on…
(2025-12-03). Fetterman among Senate Democrats targeted for backing Trump's judicial nominees. whyy.org A progressive group is targeting two Senate Democrats and an independent senator who In a weeklong advertising campaign that b…
(2025-12-03). UNGA adopts 2 resolutions on Palestine, Golan Heights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted two resolutions calling for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and Syria's occupied Golan Heights.
(2025-12-03). Malawian Disability Rights Advocate Honored. hrw.org (New York) — Hilda Macheso, a Malawian disability rights advocate, is the 2025/2026 recipient of the Human Rights Watch Marca Bristo Fellowship for Courageous Leadership in Disability Rights, Human Rights Watch announced today on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. | Click to expand Image | Hilda Macheso presenting at the 10th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Yerevan, Armenia, September 2024. | © Private | Macheso is an emerging advocate for the rights of young people with disabilities in Malawi. She has played a key role in strengthening na…
(2025-12-03). CTET Feb 2026 registration starts, Apply before Dec 18. ummid.com Online registration and application process for the 21st edition of the Central Teaching Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started.
(2025-12-03). Supreme audit institutions of Belarus, Tunisia to step up cooperation. eng.belta.by The meeting focused on prospects for bilateral cooperation and interaction between the two nations' supreme audit institutions within the framework of both the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and ARABOSAI.
(2025-12-03). Iranian pulls out of taekwondo bout with Israeli in protest. newarab.com 
Iranian athlete Rozhan Goudarzi withdrew from a Iran does not recognise Israel and prohibits any contact between Iranian and As a result, Iranian athletes have long avoided competing against Israelis, often by withdrawing, seeking disqualification or presenting medical certificates. | "Roz…
(2025-12-03). Chhattisgarh CGBSE 10th, 12th 2026 Board Exam Time Table released. ummid.com The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has released the time table (date sheet) of Class 10 and Class 12 2026 board exams on its official website cgbse.nic.in.
(2025-12-03). THE REVOLUTION STARTS ONCE YOU GAIN THE POWER TO SAY 'NO'. trendsjournal.com Mainstream media is one of the most common ways to shape the collective psyche of a nation.
(2025-12-03). Have we reached peak fossil fuels? Wind solar met all new energy demand in Q1-Q3 '25. nationofchange.org That statistic requires us to conclude that there was no growth in fossil fuels globally during that period. Ember anticipates that Q4 will show the same result.
(2025-12-03). On The Historical Legacy Of Pan-Turkism. thealtworld.com At the origins of the "unifying" concept lie destructive ideas: | On November 22, 2025, the Organization of Turkic States held the first meeting of Supreme Audit Institutions, opening another page in cooperation between the countries of the Pacific Region. If you open the
(2025-12-03). President Murmu hails achievements of Divyang community, calls for equal participation, dignity. devdiscourse.com President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday praised the achievements of persons with disabilities and urged society to ensure their full and equal participation.
(2025-12-03). Amid funding threats, Philly's Mazzoni Center marks World AIDS Day by recommitting to the fight. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Doctors and public health experts in Philadelphia and from around the country are calling on local communities and the federal government to continue support for HIV prevention and treatment programs at a time when funding for such initiatives is under debate. | The Mazzoni Center, an LGBTQ-focused health care organization based in South Philly, marked the 38th World AIDS Day this week with a virtual panel event of experts focused on improving access to care, including Dr. A…
(2025-12-03). Iran, Russia, China pen joint letter to UN chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — In a joint letter to the UN Security Council president and the UN secretary-general, the ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China stressed that all provisions of Resolution 2231 have expired as of October 18, 2025.
(2025-12-03). Over 200 international celebrities call for Marwan Barghouti's release from Israeli prison. tehrantimes.com Hundreds of prominent cultural figures have signed an open letter urging Israel to release Marwan Barghouti, the most prominent Palestinian detainee in Israeli custody.
(2025-12-03). Thames Water profits rise to £400m as bills rise by a third. thecanary.co Thames Water have secured a profit of £414m in just six months, following a 31% increase in customer bills in April. Despite this, the company claimed there was uncertainty on its "status as a going concern". It added that it might have to be temporarily nationalised in the "very near term" if it is unable […] | By
(2025-12-02). HKSAR gov't's support fund for Wang Fuk Court reaches 300 mln U.S. dollars. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced that as of Tuesday noon, public donations to the "Support Fund for Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po" had reached HK$2 billion (about $260 million). Together with the HK$300 million in seed funding provided by the government, the fund now totals approximately HK$2.3 billion.
(2025-12-03). Israeli culture minister threatens Tel Aviv cinema budget over Human Rights film festival. haaretz.com The Israeli government is targeting the Solidarity Human Rights Film Festival, scheduled to open Thursday at Tel Aviv's Cinematheque. The minister alleges the festival is supported by 'anti-Israeli' organizations, naming groups including the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum and Breaking the Silence…
(2025-12-03). Export from West Azarbaijan province up 57% in 8 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN The value of export from West Azarbaijan province, located in northwestern Iran, increased by 57 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, an official with the province's customs department announced.
(2025-12-03). Far-right Israeli MK calls for IDF airstrikes on Palestinians who set fire to waste in West Bank. haaretz.com Officials noted that West Bank Palestinians lack proper waste facilities; far-right ministers sided with the MK, saying, 'The simplest thing is to send an F-16 to put out the fire'…
(2025-12-03). U.S. Democrats in Congress Are Out of Touch With Constituents on Israeli Genocide. worldbeyondwar.org 
Genocide denial is needed for continuing to appropriate billions of dollars in weapons to Israel, as most legislators have kept doing. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-03). The Horse of Jenin: Lost sculpture inspires story of resilience. newarab.com 
It is also a city where, for 20 years, a towering horse sculpture, crafted from war debris by a visiting German artist and local residents during the In October 2023, Israeli forces took the horse away; to this day, the sculpture's fate is still unknown. | The sculpture was intr…
(2025-12-03). Discover Why Gatlinburg Is the Ultimate Family-friendly Destination. moguldom.com From the moment you arrive in Gatlinburg, you feel the promise of a getaway that's as fun for kids as it is relaxing for grown-ups. The crisp mountain air, the friendly downtown streets, the mix of nature and attractions: it all adds up to one destination where the whole family can find something to love. …
(2025-12-03). Self-driving car company Waymo officially expands to Philadelphia, has started letting cars drive themselves. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The self-driving car company Waymo says it is here to stay in Philadelphia, and has recently started tests where human drivers do not take the wheel. |
(2025-12-03). SFDA Chief calls for unified global Halal mark. ummid.com Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) CEO, highlighted the urgent need for a unified global Halal mark.
(2025-12-03). Israel carried out more than 2,140 attacks in the West Bank in November. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Israeli security forces and settlers carried out 2,144 attacks against Palestinian property and the population in the occupied West Bank in November, an official source reported today.
(2025-12-03). Experts, industry practitioners call for boosting Africa's cross-border payments. independent.co.ug 
JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa | Xinhua | With cross-border payments still facing obstacles in sub-Saharan Africa, experts and industry practitioners have voiced hope that the attention the issue received at the G20 summit in South Africa will translate into practical reforms. "We need simplified and harmonized regulations that keep up with technology. That would make transactions …
(2025-12-03). South Korea's President Lee Hails Trump, Hopes for North Korea Dialogue Restart. moderndiplomacy.eu Since taking office in June, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pursued "pragmatic diplomacy" with major global powers, including the U.S. and China. Lee has held two summits with former U.S. President Donald Trump and finalized a trade deal involving a $350 billion U.S. investment package. The South Korean leader has also sought to …
(2025-12-03). REUTERS NEXT-Blackstone CTO says data leaks keep him up at night. devdiscourse.com Blackstone's Chief Technology Officer is increasingly concerned about data leaks and which platforms can help manage safety, he told the Reuters NEXT conference in New York on Wednesday.
(2025-12-03). Palestinian Embassy in London attacked by pro-Israel mob. newarab.com 
The In a statement released on Wednesday, the embassy said that at 13: 43 on Saturday a group "mostly masked" trespassed onto its property and vandalised the exterior. | "We have formally requested the British authorities to provide immediate and comprehensive prote…
(2025-12-03). Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your Rights. aclu.org Jury service is a civic duty as important as voting, but receives far less attention from the everyday citizens who may be called to serve. | For many people, jury service is nothing more than something dramatized on TV. In fact, a jury summons is often a source of dread. But would people still groan at performing their civic duty if they thought about how jury service allows ordinary people to directly shape our justice system? | The right to a jury of one's peers is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and has always been a vital part of America's system of checks and balances. Juries were designed to be a cru…
(2025-12-03). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Is Back And Targeted Southeast Los Angeles Ripping Parents From Their Children and More. lataco.com Border Patrol Is Back after their week-long hiatus, targeting Southeast Los Angeles and other areas, ripping parents from children, chasing workers and almost killing one, arresting a U.S. citizen, and targeting street vendors again. At the same time, ICE also continued its new practice of conducting roving raids alongside its targeted attacks. We are now dealing with a new two-headed monster that, in some cases, works together.
(2025-12-03). MONUMENTAL: OPENAI COULD BE ON THE HOOK FOR BILLIONS OF STOLEN COPYRIGHTED CONTENT. trendsjournal.com Almost every major tech company offering commercial generative AI platforms have been hit with lawsuits at this point over unauthorized and uncompensated use of copyrighted content and protected IP.
(2025-12-02). China urges WTO members to fulfill transparency obligations. ecns.cn China on Tuesday called on World Trade Organization members to actively fulfill their transparency obligations regarding trade measures, stressing that improved disclosure is essential to maintaining the stability of the multilateral trading system.
(2025-12-03). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-12-03). Belarus' gold and forex reserves hit new record high of $13.9bn. eng.belta.by In November 2025, gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $177.2 million.
(2025-12-03). Vote count continues in Honduras but either way, the right wing triumphs. peoplesdispatch.org The two right-wing candidates are fighting neck and neck for a victory that seemed certain to go to the progressive ruling party. Why did the left lose? In this article, we review some possible causes.
(2025-12-03). Mogherini freed from custody in corruption probe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Former EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe on Wednesday.
(2025-12-03). Shin Bet urges mayors to help prevent recruitment of young Israelis for Iranian espionage. haaretz.com Haaretz has learned that, in recent months, Shin Bet agents have met with several municipal leaders in central Israel. One mayor said Shin Bet agents met school principals 'to create quality awareness campaigns for youth'…
(2025-12-03). WATEX 2025, an opportunity to introduce new technology, attract investment. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 21st Iran International Water and Wastewater Exhibition (WATEX 2025) commenced on Wednesday, December 3rd, at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground and will host water industry professionals for four days.
(2025-12-02). U.S.' 'Safe and Beautiful Task Force' sees its own guardsmen targeted by gunfire. ecns.cn Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House last week, leading to the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security described the suspect as "a criminal alien from Afghanistan" who was among thousands of evacuees brought to the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome following the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
(2025-12-03). Living with the Qur'an: A week-by-week guide to spiritual growth. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-03). Tehran, Islamabad ink MoU in cultural field. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Iran and Pakistan on the sidelines of 43rd Fajr International Film Festival held in Shiraz.
(2025-12-03). Why did India order smartphone makers to install a government app? aljazeera.com Privacy concerns lead India to rescind order demanding pre-installed cybersecurity app on all new mobile devices.
(2025-12-02). 604 killed in Indonesia flooding. ecns.cn The death toll from flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen dramatically to 604 with 464 people still missing as of 6: 24 p.m. Monday, officials said.
(2025-12-02). Takaichi's China remarks continue to have disastrous effect: Nikkei. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi participating in a party leader debate in the House of Councillors of the National Diet, Japan, November 26, 2025.According to the report, 904 of the 5,548 flights originally scheduled to travel from China to Japan in December had been scrapped as of Thursday, accounting for 16 percent of the total.
(2025-12-03). An Oligarch's Guide to Ending the War in Ukraine. fpif.org Here's how oligarchs play their game of geopolitical three-card monte. They attract attention by promising the moon. Then they hide their real motivations in a duplicitous shuffle of the cards. The ensuing action is a razzle-dazzle of distraction. In the end, the oligarchs win, and everyone else loses. | On the Russian side, oligarch-in-chief Vladimir Putin talks about this territory and that territory. Sure, he wants Russia to colonize more land in Ukraine. But the territory is less important than his conception of an enlarged Russian ethno-space that crowds out the European Union and NATO by asserting an illibe…
(2025-12-03). The FDA's Drug-Approval Problem Just Got Worse. levernews.com 
(2025-12-03). Sheikh Hasina's Future After Death Penalty. ummid.com In the wake of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, will her political career come to an end on the road?
(2025-12-03). EPA Employees Challenge Firings for Signing Dissent Letter. commondreams.org Today, six former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees filed First Amendment legal challenges to their recent firings for signing a letter of dissent. The six employees were among approximately 160 EPA employees who publicly signed a June 30th open letter to Administrator Lee Zeldin and members of Congress protesting the politization of science at EPA and warning that EPA's actions under this administration were endangering public health and the environment.The EPA employees filed their claims before the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), a federal agency that resolves appeals from ter…
(2025-12-03). Isfahan's Vank Cathedral draws 500,000 visitors annually, Armenian council member says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – About 500,000 people visit Vank Cathedral in the Armenian district of [New] Jolfa in Isfahan each year, a member of the Armenian Caliphate Council of Isfahan said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-03). Moscow to host Iran-Russia joint ICT working group. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The fifth meeting of the Iran-Russia joint working group in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will be held in Moscow from December 6 to 7.
(2025-12-03). Over 1.6 million people donate blood in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 1,621,911 Iranians donated blood in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.
(2025-12-03). Australia's Steve Smith has eyes on the prize in the 2nd Ashes test against England. devdiscourse.com Now that he's worked out that he had them upside down, Steve Smith is more confident about wearing the black strips under his eyes while batting in the day-night Ashes cricket test at the Gabba starting Thursday.
(2025-12-02). China's 2025 buzzwords highlight AI, lifestyle, and social trends. ecns.cn China's language magazine Yaowen-Jiaozi has released its annual list of the top 10 buzzwords of 2025. The top three are "resilience," "embodied intelligence" and "suchao," a grassroots football league in Jiangsu Province that has grown into a nationwide phenomenon.
(2025-12-03). FIS outlines neutral status process for Belarusian skiers. eng.belta.by The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has acknowledged | the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to allow | Belarusian and Russian athletes to compete at international tournaments…
(2025-12-03). Netanyahu says to visit New York despite Mamdani arrest threat. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister "Yes, I'll come to New York," Netanyahu said in a virtual interview with the New York Times' Dealbook forum. | Asked if he would seek to speak to Mamdani, Netanyahu replied, "If he changes his min…
(2025-12-02). Time is Money, Yet He Spends It at the CIIE. ecns.cn Time is money—this is almost a mantra for Teh-han Chow, President of Global Foodservice & CEO Greater China at Fonterra. However, there is one place where he is willing to spend time: the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2025-12-03). Trumpian Nonsense on Employing Native-Born Workers. counterpunch.org 
There are so many absurdities coming out of the Trump administration on the economy that it's hard to keep up. But one recurring theme with a solid basis in a misunderstanding of statistics is the claim that employment of native-born workers is exploding under Trump, after plummeting under Biden. We even got an official tweet
(2025-12-03). On Beauty Queens, the Press Corps, and the Collapse of Journalistic Courage. counterpunch.org 
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality." — Desmond Tutu In November, the director of the Miss Universe Thailand publicly called
(2025-12-03). BOEING: Africa's passenger air traffic to grow 6% annually through 2044. independent.co.ug 
SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | Africa's passenger air traffic is expected to grow an average of 6 percent annually through 2044, driven by a young population, an expanding middle class, rapid urbanization and continued investment in airports and connectivity, U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Tuesday. According to Boeing's 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for Africa, …
(2025-12-03). What France and Haiti Saw in the Declaration That America Didn't. whyy.org France and Haiti saw powerful possibilities in the Declaration's language about rights and equality, but those possibilities felt threatening inside the early United States.
(2025-12-03). HPBOSE 10th, 12th 2026 Board Exam Time Table Released. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has released the time table (date sheet) of Class 10 and Class 12 2026 board exams on its official website hpbose.org.
(2025-12-03). The Hidden Cost of Haram Relationships: When Marriage Loses Its Sparkle. muslimskeptic.com Haram pre-marital relationships rob you of the joy of marriage. I met a random American non-Muslim lady once at a kids' event, and we struck up a conversation. She was nice, very personable and friendly, so we stood there chatting pleasantly for a little while. In the course of our conversation, I asked her, "So …
(2025-12-03). GRAPHENE MAKES TOUGH PLASTIC LIGHTER, STRONGER. trendsjournal.com Polypropylene is one of the most common molded plastics. It's widespread in the auto industry, where it's stamped into a variety of shapes for car parts.
(2025-12-03). Trump plans crackdown on Somali communities in Minnesota: What we know. aljazeera.com US president has fixated on the large Somali community in Minnesota in recent weeks, making disparaging remarks.
(2025-12-03). UAE-backed paramilitary forces abduct political commentator in southwestern Yemen. cpj.org Washington, D.C., December 2, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for the immediate release of political commentator Adel al-Nazili, who rights groups and a family member say was abducted on November 18 from his home in Al-Mokha, southwestern Yemen, by the National Resistance Forces (NRF), paramilitary forces loyal to the internationally-recognised government and…
(2025-12-03). Civilians Flee As the Fight Between M23 and FARDC Instensifies. plusnews.ug 
Fierce fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and coalition forces has forced civilians in parts of South Kivu province to flee to Rwanda since Tuesday, local sources have said. The clashes, which erupted on Monday, have spread across several areas including …
(2025-12-03). Fighting intensifies in oil-rich southern Sudan. newarab.com 
Fighting intensified in southern Sudan's North Kordofan region on Tuesday as residents in The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been battling Sudan's army since April 2023 ⚪ The takeover in Darfur was a…
(2025-12-03). Public Can Help Cut Cost of Water. plusnews.ug 
"Water is life," so the saying goes. Owing to its indispensability, governments have an obligation to ensure citizens have access to it at the lowest possible cost. Despite being one of the most resource-endowed countries in the world, Uganda still struggles to guarantee universal access to safe water. According to the Ministry of Water and …
(2025-12-03). Russia-Türkiye gas negotiations. uwidata.com Türkiye's natural gas import contracts with Russia are set to expire at the end of 2025, and negotiations have accelerated as the deadline approaches. According to Turkish media reports, alongside both governments, Russia's Gazprom and Türkiye's state pipeline operator BOTA≈û are still at the negotiating table. As talks between Türkiye and Russia continue, two closely …
(2025-12-03). "No room for fear" : broad antifascist front confronts far-right violence in Croatia. peoplesdispatch.org 
Tens of thousands of people in four Croatian cities took to the streets on Sunday, November 30, responding to a call from the initiative "We stand united against f…
(2025-12-03). Court Acquits Former Post Bank Managing Director. plusnews.ug 
Former Post Bank Uganda Managing Director, Stephen Mukweli, has been cleared of all criminal charges. The charges were about his alleged payment of over two hundred and ninety-two million shillings in commission during the bank's bid for the Social Assistance Grants for Empowerment (SAGE) project. The High Court's Anti-Corruption Division, presided over by Justice Jane …
(2003-12-25). Lindblad follows Verstappen's path. tribune.com.pk 
Red Bull fast-tracked Max Verstappen into Formula One as a 17-year-old in 2015 and in Arvid Lindblad, confirmed as a Racing Bulls driver on Tuesday, they believe they have another special teenage talent. | The Briton, who also has a Swedish passport and is of Indian heritage on his mother's side, turned 18 on August 8 and will be one of the youngest Formula One drivers of all time when he debuts in Australia next March 8. | Only four-times world champion Verstappen, Canadian Lance Stroll and Italian Kimi Antonelli were younger when they started out. | Formula One's governing body changed the rules after Versta…
(2025-12-03). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 3. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 3.
(2025-12-03). INSURANCE COMPANIES SAY "NO THANKS" TO AI RISK COVERAGE. trendsjournal.com AIG, Great American, and WR Berkely are among the major insurers asking regulators to allow them to refuse to insure against risks that might arise from the use of AI agents and chatbots.
(2025-12-03). Afghan man pleads not guilty in US National Guard shooting. newarab.com 
An Afghan man accused of shooting two members of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, who was injured during last month's attack, entered the plea by video feed from a hospital bed, US media reported. | Lakanwal is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Sarah Beckstrom, 20, a National Guard member from West Virginia, as well as assault with intent to kill and firearms offenses. | Andrew Wolfe, another National G…
(2025-12-03). Reality Check: Burhan's Wall Street Journal piece misses more than half of Sudan's tragedy. moderndiplomacy.eu It was an interesting editorial choice by the Wall Street Journal to give General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), the platform of an op-ed piece on their pages. His article tells less than half of the story and can only be seen as a ploy by the general and …
(2025-12-03). What if…. we abolished billionaires? aljazeera.com Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to downgrade its richest residents.
(2025-12-03). Global rebuke of Israeli occupation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The United Nations overwhelmingly condemns the ongoing Israeli occupation of Arab lands amid opposition by the U.S. and a few of its allies.
(2025-12-02). China's top political advisor pays official visit to Laos. ecns.cn Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, in Vientiane, Laos, December 1, 2025.
(2025-12-03). 'A beacon for Wilmington': Former prisoners, politicians urge state to reconsider plan to shutter Plummer work-release center. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? When Tony Dunn was freed from a Delaware prison in the late 1990s, he didn't go straight home. | Instead, he transitioned at the Plummer Community Corrections Center, a work-release and skills training facility near where he lived in Wilmington. | For Dunn, that placement made all the difference in his return to society. | "There were a lot of basic skills that I didn't know that I didn't have," Dunn said. "And the staff there — the counselors, the guards and some of t…
(2025-12-03). Trump's push for peace in Sudan is doomed to fail. newarab.com 
It has been just over a month since the In the aftermath of that bloody episode, US President Donald Trump has publicly
(2025-12-03). China increases oil purchases from Iran, Western media say. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Western media reported that China is increasing its oil imports from Iran, adding that two giant tankers carrying Iranian oil have unloaded their oil at the Chinese ports.
(2025-12-03). Anita Sanchez The Optimistic Activist. mediasanctuary.org When she is not looking at dandelions, poison ivy, animal scat, and other natural "wonders" that come with bad reputations, author Anita Sanchez is out demonstrating for democracy. She writes about both these pursuits in a Substack titled The Optimistic Activist. Sanchez says she sees plenty right now that gives her hope and encouragement about politics and even also about the planet. Hear this rare good news as she talks with Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back podcast host Rosemary Armao — who is definitely not an optimist.
(2025-12-03). White House denies Trump nodded off during cabinet meeting. aljazeera.com The White House is denying accusations President Donald Trump was struggling to stay awake during a cabinet meeting.
(2025-12-03). China backs all efforts aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — China supports everything aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine and supports the signing of an all-encompassing and long-term peace agreement, Chinese Foreign Minister says.
(2025-12-02). 'Sensor' of Opportunities in 'Four-Leaf Clover'. ecns.cn When the lights of the "Four-Leaf Clover", the venue for the China International Import Expo (CIIE), first illuminated the KEYENCE booth, those sensors, gleaming with metallic luster, stood like a regiment of soldiers ready to explore their "battlefield", while the digital microscope lenses reflected the vibrant pulse of the Chinese market.
(2025-12-03). Reach A Hand Uganda marks World AIDS Day with campaign targeting young people. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda commemorated World AIDS Day 2025 through an awareness campaign dubbed "i Know Kati" loosely translated as "I Know Now". The campaign focussed on sensitizing young people, particularly ghetto youth, on the importance of testing to increase voluntary testing amidst debunking myths around HIV transmission and ARVs. The …
(2025-12-03). How Tubas became a strategic West Bank battleground for Israel. newarab.com 
Israeli military forces re-entered Tubas governorate in the northern occupied West Bank on Monday, less than 24 hours after concluding The renewed incursion, which included
(2025-12-03). Do Miracles Prove Theology? Muslims vs. Christians. muslimskeptic.com Christian apologist Cameron Bertuzzi, host of the program Capturing Christianity, a platform that describes its mission as "revealing the intellectual side of Christianity," recently issued a challenge to Muslims: Muslim friends, I need your help. I've been digging into the Eucharistic miracle at Tixtla (and a few others with medical documentation), and I keep …
(2025-12-03). After Canadian Police Raid Homes, Six Peace Activists Face Charges. popularresistance.org London, Ontario police carried out coordinated pre-dawn raids on November 25 against four homes across southern Ontario, targeting members of the anti-war and Palestinian-solidarity group World Beyond War (WBW). The raids bring to six the number of peace activists charged in relation to a protest of more than 100 people against the Best Defence Conference in London at the end of October, an arms-industry gathering attended by Israeli-linked weapons manufacturers and Canadian military officials. | The sweeping operation saw officers burst into homes at 6 a.m., frighten children, seize personal electronic devices a…
(2025-12-03). US: ICE Arrest at FIFA Event Spotlights Dangers for World Cup. hrw.org Click to expand Image | General view of the MetLife stadium during the Club World Cup in East Rutherford, New Jersey, US, July 8, 2025. | © 2025 Pamela Smith/AP Photo | (New York) — The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Human Rights Watch said today.In May, Human Rights Watch wrote to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the World Cup organizer, to express concerns about the risks…
(2025-12-03). Exhibition reveals A Case for Montalbano in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "A Case for Montalbano in Cuba," at Vitrina de Valonia in Havana's Plaza Vieja, is one of the offerings of the 27th Italian Culture Week.
(2025-12-03). Libya war crimes suspect makes first appearance at ICC. newarab.com 
A Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, 47, sat impassively dressed in a dark blue jacket and light blue shirt, confirming his name and date of birth before the three-woman judging panel. | He stands accu…
(2025-12-03). Malaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resume. newarab.com 
The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight The nation's Transport Minister, Anthony Loke, told AFP the decision to continue the efforts now is based on "on the season, which is favourable for the search (to resume)". | The Boeing 777 carrying 239 people vanished from radar screens on 8 March 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, in on…
(2025-12-03). Mbappe shines as Real Madrid beat Athletic to close on Barcelona. aljazeera.com Real Madrid cut defending champions Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga to one point with 3-0 win at in Bilbao.
(2025-12-03). Cameroon: Prominent Opposition Leader Dies in Custody. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anicet Ekane, Cameroon, 2019. | © Private | (Nairobi) — The death in custody of a prominent Cameroon opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, should be impartially, promptly, and effectively investigated, Human Rights Watch said today.Ekane, 74, the leader of the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (Mouvement africain pour la nouvelle indépendance et la démocratie, MANIDEM) party, died on December 1, 2025, at the State Defense Secretariat (Secrétariat d'État à la Défense, SED), a detention facility in the capital, Yaoundé. He was detained on October 24 on security cha…
(2025-12-03). Meet Noor Inayat Khan Only Woman With Indian Roots Honoured by French Post. ummid.com French postal service, La Poste, has honoured Noor Inayat Khan with a commemorative postage stamp for her role in the French Resistance as an undercover British agent during the Second World War.
(2025-12-03). The politics of perception. independent.co.ug 
How Museveni's rallies now reflect a curated campaign era — and what the opposition reveals COVER STORY | JULIUS BUSINGE | On the morning of December 1, 2025, a convoy of police trucks wound through the streets of Mbarara, ferrying what appeared to be a sea of supporters toward La Rooftop Lounge. From there, they …
(2025-12-03). Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid 0-3: La Liga — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates, with full post-match reaction and interviews, following our comprehensive text commentary stream.
(2025-12-03). La Via Campesina Condemns Attacks Against Member Organisation In Palestine. popularresistance.org On the first of December, the Israeli occupation forces raided the offices of La Via Campesina's member organization in Ramallah and Hebron. Military units have sealed off the entire area, blocking all roads leading to the offices and preventing any movement toward the sites. | The forces have detained our members inside the buildings, subjecting them to harsh and humiliating treatment, while conducting violent searches throughout the premises. Several of the members have been arrested and are now detained. | The raid included the destruction and confiscation of all office contents, including computers, hard driv…