2025-12-23: Venezuela Hits US Actions as Crimes Against Humanity in Explosive Speech
Dec 23, 2025: Venezuela formally requested a United Nations Security Council meeting to address what it calls "ongoing U.S. aggression" against the country. It denounces what it calls U.S. aggression, citing illegal seizures of oil tankers, threats to national sovereignty, and violations of international law. Caracas warns the U.S. is targeting the entire continent under the Monroe Doctrine and Trump Corollary.
irishtimes.com (2025-12-23). Aid groups warn of further Gaza devastation as Save the Children among charities facing ban — The Irish Times United Nations agencies and international aid organisations (INGOs) have warned that Israel's new registration procedures could deny life-giving care to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza in 2026.
cantechletter.com (2025-12-23). MEDIA ADVISORY – Fulfill terms of Gaza ceasefire, stop the genocide, allow humanitarian aid, say coalition of humanitarian organizations in Christmas and Hanukkah message
For Palestinian children and their families, the indigenous people of Palestine there is no celebration, no respite, no food, no joy–only repeated bombings, sniper attacks, weaponized starvation caused by the deliberate blockade of humanitarian aid, lack of sanitation, and lack of shelter, all inflicted by the Israeli government.
(2025-12-23). These Israelis fought in Gaza and the West Bank. They escape their inner hell. haaretz.com Tomer identified bodies and says that 'everything I had has been wiped out.' Nave was a medic who says memories of the war have taken over his life. Liam has never really left the kibbutz houses where she saw dead bodies. Three shattered souls talk about PTSD. Part one of two…
(2025-12-23). Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel's military would never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip for security reasons and that a civilian-military army unit would be established in the Palestinian enclave. | Under a US-backed peace plan signed by both Israel and Hamas in October, the Israeli military is meant to gradually withdraw completely from the coastal enclave, and Israel would not re-establish civilian settlements there. | "We are located deep inside Gaza and we will never leave all of Gaza. There will never be such a thing. We are there to protect, to prevent what happened," K…
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-23). Under Rubble and Candlelight: Gaza's Christmas after Genocide
As Gaza's Christians shelter inside church walls amid ongoing Israeli strikes, Palestinians mark Christmas not as a celebration, but as an act of endurance.
rte.ie (2025-12-23). NGOs fear impact of new Israel registration rules
New rules in Israel for registering non-governmental organisations, under which more than a dozen groups have already been rejected, could have a catastrophic impact on aid work in Gaza and the West Bank, relief workers warn.
(2025-12-23). Israeli Defense Minister Vows Permanent Israeli Occupation of Gaza, Establishment of Settlements. news.antiwar.com Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed on Tuesday that the Israeli military will "never leave all of Gaza" and will eventually establish settlements in the northern part of the Strip. "We are deep inside Gaza and will never leave all of Gaza — that will not happen. We are here to defend and to prevent …
aljazeera.com (2025-12-23). British police detain Greta Thunberg at pro-Palestinian protest in London
British police have arrested Swedish activist Greta Thunberg and two other people at a pro-Palestine protest in central London, according to campaign group Defend Our Juries. | | The group said Thunberg was arrested on Tuesday at the Prisoners for Palestine protest held in the heart of London's Square Mile financial district
(2025-12-23). ISRAEL KILLED OVER 400 PALESTINIANS IN GAZA SINCE THE OCTOBER CEASEFIRE WAS ANNOUNCED. trendsjournal.com Israel has killed over 400 Palestinians inside Gaza since the October ceasefire went into effect and injured another 1,115, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-23). Israeli death penalty bill violates international law: Palestinian analysts
The bill clearly targets Palestinians, even as Israelis carry out deadly attacks against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, and Israel continues its killing of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-12-23). New data reveals the astronomical cost of trips abroad during Gaza war. haaretz.com According to the data, the cost of using Israel's official aircraft for a single trip to Washington in February totaled $424,000, while during Netanyahu's visit to New York in September, his suite at the Loews Regency Hotel cost Israeli taxpayers $42,000 for seven nights…
(2025-12-23). Israel's war on Gaza has made genocide an accepted weapon of war. We're already seeing it in Sudan. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's genocide in Gaza set a global norm that views extermination as a 'natural' part of how nations and paramilitary groups wage war. We are already seeing this in Sudan.
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(2025-12-23). Is Israel edging toward accepting Turkish troops in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Jerusalem patriarch vows to stay optimistic after seeing suffering in Gaza Strip visit. haaretz.com Although Cardinal Pizzaballa doesn't see a diplomatic solution ahead, he sees 'hope in society, in the younger generation, not only among Christians.' He says the situation in Gaza has gotten worse since his last visit — but that isn't stopping the Christian leader from planning for the future…
(2025-12-23). Katz threatens new Israeli settlements in Gaza despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister His threats came as the latest indication that Israeli forces would never fully withdraw from Gaza, despite th…
(2025-12-23). Starving in Gaza: How food aid trucks vanish after entry. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Israel killed 411 Palestinians and wounded 1,112 in Gaza during truce. plenglish.com Ramala, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Israeli army has killed 411 Palestinians and wounded 1,112 in the Gaza Strip since the truce came into effect there on October 10, official sources in the territory reported.
(2025-12-23). UN reports on complex situation in Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) Around 16,000 patients are currently waiting to be evacuated from Gaza Strip, and restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid continue, the United Nations (UN) reported.
(2025-12-23). ended on the news, but not for From Bethlehem to Gaza, Christmas is overshadowed by harsh reality. haaretz.com Palestinians are marking a subdued Christmas season amid the fragile cease-fire, West Bank checkpoint expansion, policed celebrations and…
(2025-12-23). Israel continues to bomb Gaza as mass arrests sweep West Bank. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-23). Gaza patients facing death as Israel continues to block medical supplies. aljazeera.com More than 1,000 Palestinian patients have died while awaiting treatment abroad, amid collapse of Gaza healthcare sector.
(2025-12-23). Israeli Defence Minister: 'We will never leave Gaza'. aljazeera.com Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military "will never leave Gaza".
(2025-12-23). Israeli defense minister vows to build settlements in northern Gaza. radiohc.cu Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has vowed to build new Jewish settlements on land in northern Gaza that's currently being occupied by Israel's military. | Katz affirmed that the new settlements would replace those evacuated by Israel in 2005. | His declaration came after Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, delivered a sermon in Gaza ahead of the Christmas holiday rejecting plans by the U.S. and other foreign powers to lead Gaza's reconstruction effort. | The cardinal said: "It is we the people here who will decide how to rebuild everything." | [ SOURCE: DEMOCRACY NOW ]…
(2025-12-23). Israel will never fully withdraw from Gaza, defence minister says. aljazeera.com Israel Katz says military units will be established inside the Palestinian enclave, in contravention of truce agreement.
(2025-12-23). Gaza's third Christmas in the dark, but faith endures. thecanary.co Christmas is around the corner but for the people of Gaza there will be no lights for the third consecutive year. Amid intense suffering, displacement, and loss, the joy that prevailed before the war has been crushed. Churches, typically decorated during the festive season by Christian communities in Gaza, have become places where people grieve […] | By
(2025-12-23). Bill Clinton's A Big Boy: Donald Trump On Ex-US President's Pictures In Epstein Files Says 'He Can Handle It'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Bill Clinton has been drawn back into the political storm surrounding the release of files linked to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, after US President Donald Trump said …
(2025-12-23). Survivors, lawmakers slam partial release of Epstein files. ecns.cn Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein expressed anger on Saturday after a cache of records from cases against the disgraced financier were released with many pages blacked out and photos censored.
(2025-12-23). DOJ Releases New Epstein Files With Disclaimer Attempting to Exonerate Trump. truthout.org The US Department of Justice on Tuesday released a new batch of documents related to the criminal investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein — along with a disclaimer aimed at exonerating President Donald Trump, who is mentioned numerous times in the latest disclosures. In a message posted on X, the DOJ asserted that some of the latest documents "contain untrue and sensationalist… |
(2025-12-23). New Epstein files cite Trump's name in private jet records, no criminal allegations made. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: The US Justice Department has made public a fresh tranche of records linked to the investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, revealing references to US President Donald Trump in connection with flight logs of Epstein's private aircraft. Authorities, however, have clearly stated that Trump has not been accused of any wrongdoing in the case.The latest disclosure comprises nearly 11,000 documents, amounting to around 29,000 pages, along with several video recordings, some of which were reportedly shot inside a prison facility. Epstein, who faced multiple charges related to sex traffickin…
(2025-12-23). Newly released Epstein files spotlight Trump's past jet trips with Maxwell. aljazeera.com Prosecutor's email claims Trump flew on Epstein's jet eight times in the 1990s, some with Ghislaine Maxwell on board.
(2025-12-23). Mexico to state position on Venezuela at Security Council Meeting. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec. 23 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's position rejecting any intervention in Venezuela and announced that her country will firmly state this position at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
(2025-12-23). Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of US blockade. aljazeera.com Government of President Nicolas Maduro denounces US seizure of oil tankers as illegal acts of piracy.
(2025-12-23). No More Blood for Oil: UE Condemns Military Attacks on Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
December 18, 2025 Pittsburgh Statement of the UE Officers Our government's escalating attacks on Venezuela are unconstitutional, immoral, and a massive waste of resources. The idea that Venezuela represents a military threat to the U.S. is patently absurd; the use of the U.S. military to carry out lethal attacks on fishing boats and seize oil …
(2025-12-23). Washington cannot block Venezuelan oil that China needs. infobrics.org Venezuela is a battlefield for the strategic contest between two major powers.
(2025-12-23). Nobel Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Perez Esquivel: Attacking Venezuela is an attack on the entire continent. radiohc.cu An attack on Venezuela is an attack on the entire continent, on the sovereignty and self-determination of its peoples, warned Argentine Nobel Peace Prize laureate Adolfo Pérez Esquivel. | In a statement from the Service for Peace and Justice (SERPAJ), which he directs, Pérez Esquivel condemns that "Donald Trump's constant threat to Venezuela to seize its oil, assets, and resources is based on lies and the complicit silence of European countries and international organizations such as the UN, the OAS, the European Parliament and the United States Congress." | With such a policy of fierce hostility, Washington is e…
(2025-12-23). As U.S.-Venezuela tensions rise, Trinidad Tobago thumbs its nose at CARICOM. globalvoices.org 
'Respectful dialogue with international partners is not subservience, nor is regional consultation disloyalty'Global Voices Port of Spain and Caracas, the capitals of Trinidad and Venezuela, respectively, against the background of the U.S. flag. Feature image created using
(2025-12-23). Russia pledges 'full support' for Venezuela against US 'hostilities'. geo.tv 
A US military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the US Coast Guard, days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, east of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea December 20, 2025….
(2025-12-23). War in Venezuela inches ever closer. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-12-23). Trump's tougher Venezuela stance raises stakes for Maduro and region. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S.—Venezuela relations have been hostile for years, marked by sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and disputes over Venezuela's oil sector and governance under President Nicolás Maduro. Washington does not recognize Maduro as the country's legitimate leader and has backed opposition efforts to remove him from power. Since returning to office, President Donald Trump has revived a hardline …
(2025-12-23). Trump Says US Will Keep Seized Venezuelan Oil and Tankers. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that the US will "keep" the Venezuelan oil and two tankers that it seized off the coast of Venezuela as his administration is escalating a blockade on the country. "We're going to keep it. Maybe we'll sell it. Maybe we'll keep it. Maybe we'll use it in the strategic reserves," …
(2025-12-23). Who's the Real Outlaw at Sea? Trump's Tanker Grab vs. the Houthis' Anti-Genocide Blockade. counterpunch.org 
The United States has now intercepted multiple Venezuelan oil tankers as part of its escalating aggression against Venezuela, while also destroying dozens of small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific under the banner of "drug enforcement," killing over 100 people whose identities the U.S. has obscured. At the same time, the Trump administration has threatened
(2025-12-23). Russia denies reports of embassy evacuation from Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Russia's Foreign Ministry has strongly denied media reports claiming that Moscow has begun evacuating its embassy in Venezuela, calling the allegations false and misleading.
(2025-12-23). Nicaragua reiterates solidarity with Venezuela before of US. plenglish.com Managua, Dec. 23 (Prensa Latina) Nicaragua's co-presidents, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, reiterated their solidarity with Venezuela and its president, Nicolas Maduro, in the face of constant aggression and attempts at destabilization promoted by the United States government.
(2025-12-23). Cuba considers exclusion from Caribbean Series disrespectful. radiohc.cu The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation states that its exclusion from the 2026 Caribbean Series, which will now be held in Mexico, disrespectful. | In a statement, the Federation clarified that although the invitation originated in Venezuela, the original host of this edition, it was endorsed by the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation (CBPC), the tournament's governing body, of which Cuba is a founding member. | According to the statement, the Caribbean entity has not communicated with the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation "regarding such an important decision, which undermines the established…
(2025-12-23). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-23). Gobierno mexicano planteará su posición sobre Venezuela en Consejo de Seguridad. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró hoy la posición de México en rechazo a cualquier intervención en Venezuela y adelantó que su país planteará con firmeza esta postura en una reunión del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. | Héctor "Vasconcelos, nuestro embajador (en las Naciones Unidas), hará una participación. Ayer estuve platicando con Roberto Velasco, que está ahora encargado de Relaciones Exteriores, y va a hacer su participación de manera muy firme de lo que piensa siempre México", aseveró la mandataria. | En un contexto marcado por las amenazas militares de Washington contra Caracas, la jefa del Ejecutivo…
(2025-12-23). China's Reusable Rocket Test Fails for Second Time. moderndiplomacy.eu China's reusable Long March 12A rocket experienced a setback during its second recovery attempt, with the first stage failing to return safely after its inaugural flight on Tuesday. The second stage successfully reached its intended orbit, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), the state-owned developer. CASC has not disclosed the cause of …
(2025-12-23). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-23). Genocide by Other Means: Palestinian Babies Murdered by Exposure, Not Bombs
"Peace" made on the graves of frozen infants will stand as an indictment, not of the weather, but of humanity. This is not peace; this is a genocide by other means.
thecanary.co (2025-12-22). Far-right Nachala settlers storm into Gaza – with the aim of occupying it This Hanukkah, colonial Zionist settlers from the Nachala movement broke through the Gaza border, and raised the 'Israeli' occupation flags. They said the move was a symbolic first step towards establishing a settlement in Gaza.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-22). Tucker Carlson named 'Antisemite of the Year' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza StopAntisemitism announced the designation on Sunday, accusing Carlson of hostility towards Israel after he used his podcast and media appearances to criticise the war and the political influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
npr.org (2025-12-22). Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files Two lawmakers are threatening a seldom-used congressional sanction against the Department of Justice over what they say is a failure to release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a deadline set in law.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-21). Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?The news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from many across Israel.
newarab.com (2025-12-23). How Palestinian culture became a global language of resistance
For the past two years of Israel's genocide in Gaza, there's one truth that's impossible to ignore: Palestinian culture is now reaching the world in a whole new way.
What was once confined mainly to local communities — like the melodies of folk songs, the intricate stitching of traditional dresses, and the flavours of home cooking — has now become a powerful form of activism, a declaration of identity, and a bridge to global audiences eager to understand Palestinian life beyond the conflict's headlines.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-22). 2025 in Gaza: 12 months, 12 pictures Israel's genocidal war in Gaza has caused catastrophic destruction, disrupting the lives of more than two million Palestinians.
msf.org.uk (2025-12-22). Eight ways you helped us save lives in 2025 This year, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontiéres UK) teams have been working in unimaginably challenging conditions to deliver crucial medical care. Thanks to your support, we've been able to move fast in response to rapidly-evolving crises and be there for people who continue to suffer long after the headlines stop.
theintercept.com (2025-12-22). Anti-Palestinian Billionaires Will Control TikTok Under New Deal Users need to revolt against what will very likely be an even more widespread effort to censor voices critical of Israel.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-22). US Blockades Venezuela in a War Still Searching for an Official Rationale In our Donald-in-Wonderland world, the US is at war with Venezuela while still grasping for a public rationale. The horrific human toll is real – over a 100,000 fatalities from illegal sanctions and over a hundred from more recent "kinetic strikes." Yet the officially stated justification for the US empire's escalating offensive remains elusive.
(2025-12-23). TripleE's Miki Conn and Rev.Jerry Ford on the Celebration of Kwanzaa. mediasanctuary.org H Bosh Jr sat down with Miki Conn and Rev.Jerry Ford to learn more about about the history and traditions of Kwanzaa and Where there are Kwanzaa celebrations here in the Capital Region.
(2025-12-23). 2025 on target to be UK's hottest year on record: Met Office. geo.tv 
(2025-12-23). Houthis, Yemen government say to exchange nearly 3,000 prisoners. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Propaganda Warfare Over Loaded ICBMs and Global Stability. thinktank.pk In the high-stakes arena of US-China relations, nuclear arms reports have become battlegrounds for information warfare. A recent article from a prominent Chinese state-affiliated outlet responds to a leaked Pentagon draft, dismissing claims about China's expanding intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capabilities as mere "hype" and "speculation." This piece, published amid escalating tensions over arms control, …
(2025-12-22). Half of Zootopia 2 box office comes from China. ecns.cn As of Sunday, the animated hit Zootopia 2 had grossed more than $539 million at the Chinese box office, while its global box office total reached $1.276 billion, according to Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro.
(2025-12-23). 5G spectrum auction to be 'Pakistan's largest'. tribune.com.pk 
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the recommendations of the Spectrum Advisory Committee for the upcoming spectrum auction, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Tuesday. | State broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported that, at a joint press conference, Aurangzeb said the approved recommendations would now be forwarded to the federal cabinet for final approval, adding that the government was accelerating the Digital Pakistan programme. | Read: 'Choose growth in 5G spectrum auction' | Economic Coordination Committee has approved…
(2025-12-23). Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
The centuries-old tradition of family-arranged marriages in Rawalpindi district is facing an unprecedented crisis, largely attributed to the pervasive influence of social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Messenger, which have pushed the family system to the brink of collapse. | From January 1 to date this year, a total of 15,198 new cases and petitions—including divorce, khula, family disputes, maintenance claims, recovery of dowry articles, household expenses, and child custody matters—have been filed in the district's 44 family courts. During the same period, the number o…
(2025-12-23). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-23). Israeli minister moves to cut film funding after Palestinian win. newarab.com 
Zohar issued the warning on Sunday amid backlash to his plan to stage an alternative film awards ceremony, a move widely seen as an attempt to…
(2025-12-22). ASEAN steps in to ease border tensions. ecns.cn Keen to defuse tensions and bring lasting peace, foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations met in Kuala Lumpur on Monday to explore ways to resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, with a focus on rebuilding mutual trust.
(2025-12-23). Cambodia's economy squeezed by Thai conflict. aljazeera.com Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia's economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and…
(2025-12-23). Ntshavheni urges commitment to ceasefire in DRC. sanews.gov.za Ntshavheni urges commitment to ceasefire in DRC | Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has issued an appeal for an immediate end to hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) — urging conflicting parties to honour their pledges for peace. ⚪ The Minister was delivering remarks at the Ad Hoc Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and region. ⚪ "South Africa appeals to the conflicting parties in the DRC to demonstrate political will and selfless leadership that this occasion requires. The parties must fulfil their previ…
(2025-12-23). Resistance Theater Festival to honor Martyr Soleimani with selected street performances. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 20th International Resistance Theater Festival will dedicate a special section to street theater works selected from its previous 19th edition, aiming to honor and support the participating groups.
(2025-12-22). China's new-style tea brands find a hot new market in US. ecns.cn After becoming established in the Southeast Asian market, Chinese new-style tea brands are now turning to dig gold in the United States, looking for new opportunities.
(2025-12-23). Intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). A Tribute to Brewster Kneen 1933-2025. counterpunch.org 
I first met Brewster Kneen sometime in the mid 1990's, in the early days of Family Farm Defenders. One of our all consuming projects at the time was opposing the use of Monsanto's Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH). Brewster was working on one of his many books, Farmageddon- Food and the Culture of Biotechnology. He came
(2025-12-23). WFP presses alarm button on Afghanistan's hunger crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The UN World Food Programme predicts that the number of children suffering from food shortages in Afghanistan could reach around 4 million, with malnutrition among children at its highest level in decades. The report published its findings on December 16, 2025, mapping areas where food insecurity and acute malnutrition range from alert to critical. | According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report for Afghanistan, three million more women, men, and children face acute hunger or worse compared to the 14.8 million last year. The IPC system assesses degrees of food insecurity, c…
(2025-12-23). Islamabad court orders Airblue to pay Rs5.41b in damages over 2010 crash. tribune.com.pk 
An Islamabad court has ordered Pakistani airline Airblue to pay 5.41 billion rupees ($19.5 million) in compensation to victims of a 2010 plane crash, rejecting all appeals filed by the carrier, court officials said. | The ruling was issued by Islamabad's District and Sessions Court. It dismissed eight appeals submitted by Airblue and imposed a fine of 1 million rupees on each appeal, bringing the total fine to 8 million rupees. | The court said the compensation was payable to families and individuals affected by the crash, which killed several passengers when an Airblue aircraft went down near Islamabad in Jul…
(2025-12-22). Xi urges central SOEs to contribute more to Chinese modernization. ecns.cn 23 (Xinhua) ⚪ Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government to better serve the overall work of the Party and the country and contribute more to Chinese modernization.
(2025-12-23). Iran hosts IOFS meetings on smart livestock farming, climate change. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation from the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) paid a visit to Iran, holding roundtables on smart livestock farming and climate change, with experts from member states, namely Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in attendance.
(2025-12-23). Why U.S. Moon landing plan hard to deliver in 2028? independent.co.ug 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order setting a 2028 target for returning U.S. astronauts to the Moon and developing space defense technologies. The order, titled "ENSURING AMERICAN SPACE SUPERIORITY," vowed to "return Americans to the Moon by 2028 through the Artemis Program," lay the foundation for …
(2025-12-23). Pakistan presses ahead with IMF-backed PIA privatisation, draws three bids. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country's national carrier, has struggled for decades with debt, operational inefficiencies, and international bans that curtailed its most profitable routes. The airline has long been viewed as a symbol of national pride, but years of mismanagement left it financially vulnerable. As part of an International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed reform program, …
(2025-12-23). Inside a Kenyan Maternity Ward Being Starved by US Foreign Aid Cuts. truthout.org In August, I traveled to Kakuma, Kenya, to try to understand what happened when the U.S. cut off food to the world's third-largest refugee camp. Soon after President Donald Trump froze foreign aid on his first day in office, my colleague Brett Murphy and I began hearing from government experts. We learned that despite explicit promises from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that food and other… |
(2025-12-23). PUTIN TELLS REPORTERS THAT RUSSIA WILL ACHIEVE ALL OF ITS GOALS IN UKRAINE. trendsjournal.com Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday held his annual year-end marathon press conference and struck an optimistic tone about the Ukraine War, whether there is a diplomatic settlement or if victory needs to be achieved on the battlefield.
(2025-12-23). Brits Water Treatment Works to be completed in March 2026. sanews.gov.za Brits Water Treatment Works to be completed in March 2026 | By More Matshediso | Refurbishment of the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West is expected to be complete by March 2026. | This is a commitment made by Magalies Water, the contractor responsible for mechanical and electrical works at the water plant, and the Madibeng Local Municipality. ⚪ The objective of the project is to provide additional water to 75 373 households in the Mdibeng Local Municipality. ⚪ The commitment was made during an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works by Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mah…
(2025-12-23). 24 wounded in Israeli raid in East Jerusalem to confiscate of unregulated. haaretz.com Two dozen Palestinians were wounded, most from tear gas inhalation, after the IDF and Israel Police launched a raid in which they seized a significant quantity of eggs 'unfit for consumption,' along with cigarettes and vehicles…
(2025-12-23). Zoos keep animals warm to protect against winter chill. ecns.cn As the winter chill settles in, zoos and wildlife parks across China are ensuring their inhabitants that come from the world's warmer climes are kept cozy in the cold months.
(2025-12-23). England to probe reports of excessive drinking during Ashes break. tribune.com.pk 
England team director Rob Key said they would look into reports that players drank excessively during a break between the second and third Ashes tests this month. | Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third test in Adelaide on Sunday to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series and retain the urn. | Following eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane, the England camp took a break in Noosa, with reports in British and Australian media saying the players were drinking throughout their time in the holiday hotspot. | "Headlines can be misleading at times, saying it's a stag do and stuff like…
(2025-12-23). Kabaka Warns of Political Violence, Money Politics in Christmas Message. plusnews.ug 
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has addressed Uganda's growing political and social strain in his Christmas message. In a statement released by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, as the country heads into the festive season and another election cycle, the Kabaka spoke out on electoral violence, money politics, food insecurity, and rising crime. …
(2025-12-23). Court Throws Out 646-Acre Land Case Against UMSC. plusnews.ug 
The High Court sitting in Masindi has struck out a land dispute case against the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), ruling that the suit was fundamentally defective and did not disclose a valid cause of action. The same court, presided over by Justice Isah Serunkuma, also dismissed a related appeal challenging a temporary injunction, after finding …
(2025-12-23). ISRAEL PREVENTS THE RETURN OF PALESTINIANS FORCED OUT OF THEIR HOMES IN THE WEST BANK DURING OPERATION IRON WALL. trendsjournal.com The Israeli government has been accused by the Palestinian Authority of preventing the return of tens of thousands of Palestinians who were forced out of their homes in the West Bank during Operation Iron Wall, which began in January as a sweeping "anti-terrorism" campaign.
(2025-12-23). South Sudan Reaches a 'Tipping Point' Between Peace and More Violence, UN Envoy Says. passblue.com 
Nick Haysom, the United Nations Secretary-General's special representative for South Sudan, says the war-torn country is at a tipping point where it either finds the political will to properly implement its peace agreement or it plunges deeper into prolonged chaos. Haysom, 73, who also heads the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), gave a …
(2025-12-23). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-23). UPDF Clearance for Starlink Imports Raises Fears of Internet Shutdowns. plusnews.ug A decision by Ugandan authorities to subject Starlink satellite internet equipment to military clearance has triggered widespread concern, with critics warning the move could enable internet shutdowns or selective connectivity restrictions during the upcoming January general elections. A Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) directive dated December 19, 2025, instructs customs officials to block the importation of …
(2025-12-23). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-23). US Military Blows Up Another Alleged Drug Boat in the Waters of Latin America. news.antiwar.com The US military has blown up another alleged drug boat in the waters of Latin America, according to a statement released by US Southern Command on Monday. "On Dec. 22, at the direction of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a low-profile vessel" in the …
(2025-12-22). AstraZeneca in cancer drug deal with Chinese biotech firm. ecns.cn AstraZeneca has entered a global licensing agreement with Jacobio Pharmaceuticals, a Hong Kong-listed Chinese biotech company, to develop and commercialize a clinical-stage KRAS cancer drug candidate, the two companies announced on Monday.
(2025-12-23). Gen Z college graduates in Philadelphia are facing tough odds in the job market. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ary Marrow says that people often come into the cafe where she works to do their remote job or work on a school assignment. If you look around the room, everyone's head is buried in their laptop. | The recent Temple University graduate says it is demoralizing. | "You're sweeping the floor or something, and it's like I have qualifications too," Marrow said. "I just can't find a job." | Recent Gen Z graduates in Philadelphia are struggling to break into the fields they studied…
(2025-12-23). WWIII: GERMANY APPROVES €50 BILLION IN MILITARY PURCHASES IN RUSH BEFORE 2029. trendsjournal.com The German government approved a €50 billion package to purchase military equipment as the country rushes to bolster its forces before 2029, when it thinks it needs to be prepared for a war with Russia.
(2025-12-23). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-23). Bangladesh summons Indian envoy as protest erupts in New Delhi. geo.tv 
Security personnel try to stop Vishva Hindu Parishad activists along with others during a protest march near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on December 23, 2025. — AFP Indian envoy summoned to express "grave concern", says ministry. India dismissed reports of…
(2025-12-23). Exploring Iran's Christian past: a journey through Edik Baroni's book. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Christianity has a long and intricate history in Iran, predating many other regions of the world. Iranian Christian communities have preserved their faith and cultural identity for centuries. Today, Iran hosts one of the oldest continuous Christian presences in West Asia, with Armenian, Assyrian, and other Christian minorities contributing significantly to Iran's diverse religious landscape. Recognizing this rich heritage is essential to understanding Iran's complex history and its multi-religious identity.
(2025-12-23). Why High-Density Storage Cabinets Matter in Industrial Facilities. moguldom.com Industrial facilities face constant spatial pressure as inventory grows alongside safety and workflow demands. Poor storage density creates congestion, slows handling, and disrupts daily output. High-density cabinet systems address these issues through vertical structure, controlled access, and organized containment. This article explains how space efficiency and operational order define the value of high-density industrial storage. …
(2025-12-23). Study: "We need a big stick" to Force Down Carbon Emissions by 2050. wattsupwiththat.com Climate scientists embracing their inner eco-fascist?>
(2025-12-23). Public Makes Trillions on Plunging Crypto. counterpunch.org 
I realize most people have not been shorting crypto, although that would have been a smart move in the last couple of months. But the general public is nonetheless a big gainer from the sharp drop in crypto prices since October highs. In fairness, the sum may not be "trillions," more likely somewhere a bit
(2025-12-23). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-23). When Kids Move Overseas: Why Visits Are So Rare For South Africa's Emigrant Families. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country's population of 63 million, currently live overseas. Emigration is never a solitary event or a purely …
(2025-12-22). Exploring overwintering migratory birds in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn Overwintering migratory birds including white cranes spend the winter at white crane islet in Poyang Lake, Shangrao City, east China's Jiangxi Province, on Dec. 22, 2025.
(2025-12-22). Shanxi ends province-wide blanket fireworks ban. ecns.cn China's fireworks industry body has voiced support for Shanxi province's decision to scrap a long-standing blanket ban on fireworks and firecrackers, a move that has triggered widespread public debate as Spring Festival approaches.
(2025-12-23). Chinese researchers achieve progress in clinical trial of brain-computer interface. ecns.cn A patient suffering from tetraplegia steered a smart wheelchair through the neighborhood with only his thoughts and directed a robotic dog to fetch a food delivery.
(2025-12-23). Nvidia set to ship powerful AI chips to China in policy U-turn. moderndiplomacy.eu Nvidia has been largely shut out of China's market for advanced AI chips since the Biden administration imposed sweeping export controls, citing national security risks. Those rules barred sales of high-performance processors such as the H100 and H200, forcing Nvidia to design downgraded alternatives like the H20 specifically for China. Earlier this month, President Donald …
(2025-12-23). Medical experts warn ideology could eclipse science under new far-right Health Committee chair. haaretz.com Health professionals called for revoking MK Limor Son Har-Melech's appointment, warning that her positions on abortion, vaccines and the World Health Organization could dangerously influence policy at the key committee…
(2025-12-22). Chinese premier calls for further efforts to draft outline of 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for further efforts to formulate a draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
(2025-12-23). Making Energy Security Federal Law Insulates Local Officials From Political Pressure. wattsupwiththat.com To prevent local officials from caving to the politically driven energy constraints demanded by far-left activists, federal legislation must be passed defining America's energy position and protecting our most affordable and effective resources, both for domestic use and for exporting. The Affordable, Reliable Clean Energy Security Act (ARC-ES) currently pending in Congress would guarantee America's energy security and codify into law the United States' commitment to cost-effective and dependable energy resources.
(2025-12-23). Solidarity brigade welcomed for ICAP's 65th anniversary. radiohc.cu The 120 activists from 23 countries comprising the solidarity brigade "65th Anniversary of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples" were welcomed here to begin a program honoring Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, founder of ICAP on December 30, 1960. | Fernando González Llort, president of the institution, welcomed the contingent this Monday and thanked the municipal authorities and the staff of the Grandes Alamedas school for sharing Teacher's Day with friends from Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Oceania, and the United States. | He told the brigade members that their presence in Cuba…
(2025-12-23). Trump Can't Hide His Most Serious Illness. counterpunch.org 
When critics suggest potential illnesses President Donald Trump might have, they point to evidence of a possible ailment. They notice bruises on his hands, swollen joints, dozing off during televised meetings, and his rambling, disjointed speeches. However, they never identify the one hallmark of a serious illness that he had shown even before he became
(2025-12-22). China's cross-regional passenger trips to exceed 66 bln in 2025. ecns.cn China's cross-regional passenger trips are expected to exceed 66 billion by the end of 2025, while commercial freight volume is projected to surpass 58 billion metric tons, both growing by around 3.5 percent year on year, Li Yang, vice minister of transport, made the remarks at a press conference on Tuesday.
(2025-12-23). Khuzestan must build an economy beyond oil: head of Ahvaz chamber of commerce. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Shahla Amouri, Head of the Ahvaz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, emphasized the urgent need for economic diversification in Khuzestan, Iran's energy powerhouse. She detailed practical strategies to transform the province's deep-seated challenges—including water scarcity, over-reliance on crude resources, and aging industries—into opportunities through investment in non-oil sectors, modern agriculture, and revitalizing the province's unique international waterway.
(2025-12-23). Sasanian-era pottery jar discovered in southern Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A pottery jar dating back to the Sasanian era has recently been discovered in Dehqaed village of Bushehr province, southern Iran, following recent rainfall, the provincial tourism chief said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-23). Al-Ahli progress in Asian Champions League with Al-Shorta win. newarab.com 
Goals from Roger Ibanez,
(2025-12-23). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-23). Sixteen days of activism amid the rise of digital harm across Africa. globalvoices.org 
Online harm is shaping public life as strongly as offline violenceGlobal Voices For Kgomotso Modise, a South African journalist covering courts and criminal justice, online harassment has
(2025-12-23). Cuba presents environmental protection policy. plenglish.com The ORSA is the national authority responsible for regulating and monitoring compliance with laws and other legal and technical provisions regarding environmental protection in Cuba, said its Director General, Antonio Casanova. | The agency also oversees chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological safety, as well as environmental protection against pollution, taking into account the priorities of the island nation's economic and social development. | This entity, belonging to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), prioritizes and ensures the necessary human, material, and financial reso…
(2025-12-23). Belgium joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel. newarab.com 
Belgium on Tuesday joined a case brought by The UN's highest court, based in The Hague, said in a statement that Brussels had filed a declaration of intervention. | But Belgium's intervention does not mean it fully supports South Africa's accusations, nor that it defends Israel, but that it intends…
(2025-12-23). Does Israel really still need a 'qualitative military edge' ? responsiblestatecraft.org On November 17, 2025, President Donald Trump
(2025-12-23). EU PUTS TOGETHER €90 BILLION LOAN TO MAKE SURE UKRAINE WAR KEEPS GOING. trendsjournal.com Although there was no consensus about using frozen Russian assets to back a massive loan for Ukraine, the European Union (EU) managed to scrape together a €90 billion loan that leaders believe will ensure funding for Kyiv to cover the next two years if there is no peace deal with the Kremlin.
(2025-12-23). Several TLP leaders part ways, withdraw from politics citing party's divisive decisions. tribune.com.pk 
Several leaders associated with the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan have parted ways with the party, withdrawing from active politics, citing concerns over certain decisions by the party's central Shura that, they claim, provided India with an opportunity for propaganda. | Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, Muhammad Nadeem, along with TLP shura members Shabbir Ahmed, Amjad Naeem, Nazim-e-Aala Muhammad Waqas, and Muhammad Zaheer, stated that they had collectively resolved to sever all ties with the party and political activities. They added that their professional focus would now be…
(2025-12-23). Iran has inalienable right to maintain its nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Russia's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations, Mikhail Ulyanov, says that Iran has the legitimate right to maintain its national nuclear program.
(2025-12-23). The warmongers are working overtime. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The world once again stands before an age-old question wearing a new face: Has the United States entered a new phase of warmongering and direct power projection?
(2025-12-23). Nebbi PWDs Call for Direct Government Scholarships. plusnews.ug 
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nebbi District have appealed to the government to introduce direct education scholarships to support their learning and improve their livelihoods. They say direct scholarships, particularly for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and other learning centres, would allow beneficiaries to choose courses that suit their abilities while helping …
(2025-12-23). Ending the American Dream by 2029? tomdispatch.com For writers, the future has long been a tricky terrain. While the past can prove unsettling and the present uncomfortable, the future seems to free the mind from reality's restraints and let the imagination soar. Yet it has also proven full of political pitfalls. Sometimes writers can tweak a trend of their moment to produce a darkly dystopian future, as with George Orwell's omniscient tyranny in 1984, Margaret Atwood's institutionalized misogyny in The Handmaid's Tale, or Ray Bradbury's book-burning autocracy in Fahrenheit 451. And ever since H.G. Wells's novel War of the Worlds (about technologically advanced M…
(2025-12-23). CAR's Touadera Seeks Third Term Amid Russian Ties and Crypto Push. moderndiplomacy.eu Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera, 68, is seeking a controversial third term on Sunday after more than a decade in power. In 2023, a referendum scrapped presidential term limits, clearing the way for his extended tenure. Since coming to power in 2016, Touadera has leaned heavily on Russian support, bringing Wagner mercenaries into the …
(2025-12-23). Essential Design Traits Seen in Full-Body Pillows That Aid Mastectomy Recovery. moguldom.com A smooth recovery journey calls for tools that support comfort, stability, and gentle body alignment. Full body pillows bring structure to this healing phase through purposeful shapes and balanced support. Patients gain dependable support that helps the body rest in a safer position after surgery. A calm, restful environment supports emotional ease during a critical …
(2025-12-23). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-23). UK police drop probe into Bob Vylan's chants about Israeli military. aljazeera.com Police say there is 'insufficient evidence' to bring charges after investigating comments made at Glastonbury festival.
(2025-12-22). China urges Dutch government to cancel administrative order against Nexperia. ecns.cn China has urged the Dutch government to immediately revoke its administrative order against semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia, an overseas subsidiary owned by Chinese company Wingtech Technology Co, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-12-23). Kareem Rosser's Ride of a Lifetime. whyy.org Kareem Rosser was just eight years old when his brothers stumbled across the Chamounix Stables in a Philadelphia park. That wrong turn would change his life forever. In 2011, he captained the first all-Black team to win the National International Scholastic Polo Championship.
(2025-12-23). LHC upholds dismissal of Jhang official for harassing female teacher. tribune.com.pk 
The Lahore High Court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of Umer Shahzad, a former director management at the Government Girls Vocational Institute in Jhang, for harassing a female teacher. | Justice Raheel Kamran rejected Shahzad's petition seeking reinstatement in a 17-page written judgement. The ruling also set a legal precedent, holding that workplace harassment is not confined to office buildings alone. | The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Mehwish Riaz before the Ombudsperson Punjab. Riaz said she was serving as an ad hoc teacher at the institute when Shahzad harassed her. | She told the Ombudsperson…
(2025-12-23). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-23). Preparing For 2028? JD Vance Seen Training With US Navy Seals In Grueling 90-Minute Workout. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US Vice President JD Vance drew attention after completing a gruelling 90-minute intense physical training session with United States Navy SEALs at their Naval Amphibious Base …
(2025-12-23). Bafana Bafana congratulated for AFCON opening victory. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana congratulated for AFCON opening victory | Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana for their win over Angola in the national football team's opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. ⚪ The tournament is being held in Morocco this month with the final expected to be held on 18 January. | "The thrilling performance sets a positive tone for South Africa's AFCON campaign and reflects the resilience, discipline and fighting spirit that define our national team," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said in a statement on Tuesday. ⚪ Bafana Bafana's charge to v…
(2025-12-23). STEVE MILLOY: Trump Dismantles Climate-Industrial Complex. wattsupwiththat.com The Trump administration took a major whack at the climate-industrial complex this week. It's a fantastic move. But another event this week spotlights the need to do more.
(2025-12-23). Denied: N.Y. Gov. Hochul vetoes bill giving journalists police radio access. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—In a move that many journalists are calling an attack on freedom of the press, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have granted press members across the state real-time access to encrypted police radio transmissions. The veto comes a day after the New York City Council voted to reopen the …
(2025-12-23). Right-wingers ignite anti-Palestinian doxxing campaign amid Brown shooting. mondoweiss.net 
Right-wing figures connected to the Trump administration launched an online witch hunt by falsely accusing a Palestinian student of a campus shooting at Brown University, potentially putting him at risk.
(2025-12-23). After scam expose, Kyiv elite flee Ukraine abandoning Zelensky amid Russia advance, deal stalemate. hindustantimes.com Russia has claimed that panic is spreading within Ukraine's political and diplomatic elite as Moscow presses forward on multiple —Ñ—Ä–æ–Ωts, alleging that senior officials, business leaders, and diplomats are quietly preparing exit plans abroad. According to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, families and financial assets have already been moved overseas, while Ukrainian embassies in Europe are reportedly seeing a surge in residence permit requests. Moscow further claims that a majority of Ukrainian diplomats posted abroad do not intend to return to Kyiv, citing…
(2025-12-23). The Brandywine Museum offers a tiny peek into a Wyeth family Christmas. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Most of us will never know what it would be like to join the Wyeth family of artists for the holidays. | But we can peer inside a quirky family passion for miniatures at the Brandywine Museum's exhibit of extravagant, custom-made dollhouses. | Andrew Wyeth's sister, Ann Wyeth McCoy, and her husband, John McCoy, had built and outfitted a dollhouse out of a repurposed, 9-foot-tall tool shed. Its six rooms are modular, able to be individually removed from the whole. Two of its…
(2025-12-23). People's World fund drive completed — PLUS 2025's Top Ten stories. peoplesworld.org 
You've done it again. Working together, the friends and supporters of People's World across the country contributed $200,000 to the annual fund drive that keeps the lights on at PeoplesWorld.org and sends reporters to picket lines and demonstrations. The first milestone was May Day, when the amount in the door was $135,000—a big achievement after …
(2025-12-23). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-23). Al Ain Zoo Celebrates Conservation Success with 390 Newborns. devdiscourse.com Al Ain Zoo in the UAE has ushered in a significant achievement with the birth of around 390 newborn animals by the end of December, a milestone that includes 65% endangered species. This milestone highlights the success of the Zoo's sustainable population initiatives aimed at wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection worldwide.
(2025-12-23). UE: For Jobs, Peace and a Pro-Worker Foreign Policy. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-12-23). 25-year-old Bedouin citizen of northern Israel shot two weeks ago dies of wounds. haaretz.com Mahmoud Hibi, an Israeli citizen from a Bedouin town in the north, is the 245th Arab citizen of Israel killed in 2025, marking an annual record for the number of murders in Israeli Arab society…
(2025-12-23). How Qatar will bring cultural diplomacy to 2026 FIFA World Cup. newarab.com 
As Qatar deepens its partnerships abroad through the Years of Culture initiative and prepares to celebrate the 2026 edition with Canada and Mexico, the intersection of culture, sport, and diplomacy is coming into sharp focus. These three dimensions of human connection, creativity, competition, and cooperation are complementary languages through which nations build trust and mutual understanding. | Culture is not the background to diplomacy. It is one of its strongest tools. It shapes how nations see one another, how trust is built, and how cooperation endures. | In Qatar, culture is understood broadly: expressed…
(2025-12-23). Anti-Russian sanctions 'crushed' European economy – Orban. infobrics.org According to the Hungarian leader, sanctions harmed Europe itself instead of Russia.
(2025-12-23). The new act of the US strategy to contain China. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, from Beijing / China A new bill submitted to Congress in the US clearly demonstrates the stage Washington's containment strategy against China in the Pacific has reached. According to the proposal, the US will negotiate new free trade agreements with Pacific Island countries; it will eliminate tariffs on certain products and deepen …
(2025-12-23). Resistance Does Not Die In Prison: We Stand With the UK Hunger Strikers! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
SIGN PETITION HERE: tinyurl.com/2588zwvn December 23, 2025 We, the undersigned organizations, stand in unequivocal solidarity with the six Palestine Action—affiliated prisoners on hunger strike in the UK: Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, T Hoxha, Lewie Chiaramello, and Kamran Ahmed, who, on day 53, are facing the increasing likelihood of death. We also salute Jon …
(2025-12-23). PUTIN EXPRESSES FRUSTRATION WITH EUROPEAN 'LITTLE PIGS' WHO WANT MORE WAR. trendsjournal.com Russian President Vladimir Putin was critical of the Biden administration and the "European piglets" who tried to join in the effort to "destroy Russia" in the early stages of the war.
(2025-12-23). Global Complicity: Who Kills in the Congo? counterpunch.org 
To understand why this violence persists, it is necessary to look beyond Congo's borders. What unfolds in the DRC is not merely a local or regional conflict, but a transnational project sustained by states, corporations, and markets far beyond its borders.
(2025-12-23). Cuba launches specialized clinic for post-chikungunya ailments. plenglish.com Havana, Dec. 23 (Prensa Latina) The Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in Cuba has begun a specialized clinic for the care of patients with post-chikungunya ailments, especially those associated with neuropathic pain, joint pain, and paresthesia.
(2025-12-23). United Nations recognizes Italy's support for refugees. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) recognized Italy for the support it has provided over the past decade to more than 11,000 people from 24 countries.
(2025-12-22). China reports major gains in circular economy. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in advancing its circular economy since the implementation of the Circular Economy Promotion Law in 2009, said Wang Dongming, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
(2025-12-23). Indonesia and U.S. seal tariff deal, January signing planned. moderndiplomacy.eu Indonesia and the United States have been negotiating a reciprocal tariff agreement since mid-2025 after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on Indonesian goods as part of his broader push to reduce U.S. trade deficits. Washington initially proposed tariffs of up to 32% before settling on a provisional 19% rate in July, tied to Indonesia's …
(2025-12-23). People sheltering at Sudan displacement camp say they 'pray for peace'. aljazeera.com Every day, dozens of displaced people, mostly women and children, are arriving at a camp near Kosti, Sudan.
(2025-12-23). Rukiga Commissions UGX 2.9bn Seed Secondary School. plusnews.ug 
Authorities in Rukiga District Local Government have commissioned Bukinda Seed Secondary School, a 2.9 billion shillings government-funded project located in Kandago Parish, Bukinda Sub-county, to expand access to secondary education in the area. Construction of the school, contracted to Geses Uganda Limited, began in 2022 and was initially scheduled for completion within two years. The …
(2025-12-23). This Netflix holiday rom-com is secretly an environmentalist fantasy. grist.org 
At first glance, That's why, on the Friday afternoon before Christmas, a few Grist staffers cozied up on their couches to watch a Netflix film our editor-in-chief assured us was actually a climate movie "disguised in holiday romance sappi…
(2025-12-23). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-23). BRICS Bank Gets $1B Lift from Indonesia, Fueling De-Dollarization. infobrics.org Indonesia has allocated $1 billion to the New Development Bank, and this marks a significant step for Southeast Asia's largest economy in its engagement with the BRICS bloc…
(2025-12-23). Stop Picking On Poor Little Israel. thealtworld.com Stop picking on poor little Israel. It's just sitting there minding its own business trying to do a little genocide in peace while aggressively lobbying your government to crush your freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, and you're OBSESSING about it for NO REASON. | You just hate Jews. That's the only possible reason you could spend so much time obsessing about this one tiny little harmless country: you've got a crazy, irrational fixation on a small abrahamic religion, because you're a weirdo. Stop saying it's actually about all the wars and atrocities and apartheid and starving children and lobbying and pr…
(2025-12-23). Virat and Rohit: Navigating Domestic Challenges in Indian Cricket. devdiscourse.com As the Vijay Hazare Trophy unfolds, the spotlight shines on Indian cricket titans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With a strategic shift by BCCI, their participation underscores the renewed emphasis on domestic cricket where superstars meet the rising stars on a proving ground of talent and tenacity.
(2025-12-23). Listening to the Sound of Silence: the Power, Politics and Meaning of Silence. counterpunch.org 
"We used to use our culture to understand cancer. Now we use cancer to understand our culture." (From NPR interview of Pulitzer Prize winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer". I think that is because we understand cancer (what causes it and how to treat it), better than we understand
(2025-12-23). Think a $35B gas deal will thaw Egypt toward Israel? Not so fast. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's
(2025-12-23). Cambodian death toll from conflict with Thailand climbs to 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — The Cambodian death toll from the border conflict with Thailand has risen to 21, with 83 others being wounded.
(2025-12-23). The "President of Peace" Prepares for War. counterpunch.org 
Earlier this month, the Trump administration released its new National Security Strategy, or NSS. Normally, such documents are poor predictors of what's likely to happen in the real world. They are more like branding tools that communicate the attitudes of a given administration while rarely offering a detailed or accurate picture of its likely policies.
(2025-12-23). Trump reiterates stopping Pakistan-India war, praises CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump, in an event at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, reiterated his claims that he helped prevent a war between Pakistan and India in May 2025. He praised Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him a "highly respected general". | "We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India," Trump said in response to a question, alongside Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan. | The US president mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credited him with saving lives through his intervention and mediation. | "You kn…
(2025-12-23). Iran, Tajikistan emphasize expanding social cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Officials from Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan have stressed the need to broaden interaction in the social and welfare fields.
(2025-12-23). Iran boosts renewable power capacity by 157% in 18 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has increased its installed renewable and clean power generation capacity by 157 percent over the past year and a half, reflecting a steady expansion of wind and solar projects and a rising share of clean energy in the national grid.
(2025-12-23). Greta Thunberg arrested at Palestine Action protest. thecanary.co The police have arrested activist Greta Thunberg at a protest to un-proscribe Palestine Action. Thunberg was holding a sign which read: I support Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) She is the latest activist to be arrested by British police amidst an […] | By
(2025-12-23). The BRICS' Dollar Dilemma: Grand Plan for Local Trade Lacks Critical Details. moderndiplomacy.eu Brazil handed over the BRICS Presidency to India on December 12, 2025, though India will formally take over on January 1, 2026. Brazil handed a gavel—made of recycled wood from the Amazon forest—to India. While handing over the gavel, Brazil's BRICS Sherpa Mauricio Lyrio said: 'Through this gesture, confidence in India's upcoming presidency is reaffirmed, …
(2025-12-23). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-23). Trump announces new 'Trump-class' warships, pledges unmatched U.S. sea power. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. Navy has not built a new battleship since World War II, shifting instead toward aircraft carriers, submarines, destroyers and missile-equipped surface combatants. Modern U.S. naval strategy has emphasized flexibility, power projection, and networked warfare rather than heavily armored gun-based ships. Trump's announcement revives the battleship concept as part of a broader effort to …
(2025-12-23). 'Domestic terrorism': Leaked DOJ memo targets 'anti-Americanism, anti-capitalism, anti-Christianity'. nationofchange.org The memo was obtained by independent investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein, who joins us to discuss how it expands on President Donald Trump's NSPM-7 directive.
(2025-12-23). 5 Pakistani police personnel killed in 'gun and bomb' attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Dec 23 when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack in the country's north-west, provincial police said, as Pakistan struggles with a resurgence of violence.
(2025-12-23). Trump announces new US warship class named after himself. newarab.com 
US President Two of the Trump-class ships will be built initially for the
(2025-12-23). Bangladesh violence: Islamist parties, Yunus' delusional claims against India ahead of polls exposed. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh's interim Yunus government faces student unrest, Islamist violence and lynchings as BNP and Jamaat‚Äëe‚ÄëIslami jostle for power with Awami League sidelined and Sheikh Hasina in India. HT's Shishir Gupta explains how 1971, anti‚ÄëIndia narratives, attacks on minorities and great‚Äëpower meddling could reshape Dhaka's politics and India's security calculus. Tune in to this segment of Point Blank and join us next week for more.
(2025-12-23). Malaysia's BRICS Partner Status Boosts Global Standing, Economic Resilience. infobrics.org Malaysia's participation as a BRICS Partner Country is expected to support faster, more stable and resilient economic growth while strengthening the country's standing internationally, according to the Foreign Ministry…
(2025-12-23). Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir said the country faces wide-ranging and persistent challenges, warning that hostile elements are increasingly adopting indirect and ambiguous tactics — including the use of proxies — to exploit internal fault lines rather than engaging in direct confrontation. | Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir made the remarks during his visit to the National Defence University (NDU), where he interacted with civil and military participants of the ongoing National Security and War Course, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services P…
(2025-12-22). China's Feng/Huang claim mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals. ecns.cn Chinese Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping win against Chinese Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin to secure the mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals Sunday.
(2025-12-23). Roosevelt Rhino campaign aims to bridge relations with the United States through conservation. independent.co.ug 
New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT | The official launch of the Roosevelt Rhino Campaign in the United States on December 18th, 2025, marked a key outcome of the US—Africa Business Connect — Roosevelt Africa Trail Summit that took place at the Explorers Club in Manhattan in early December. The hybrid event was hosted at the …
(2025-12-23). Erik Prince's Pirates of the Caribbean. levernews.com 
(2025-12-23). Wasteful Nigeria edge past Tanzania to make winning start to AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Nigeria seal a 2-1 win against a plucky Tanzania to open their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 account with a win in Fez.
(2025-12-23). Assessment of Turkey's indigenous Tayfun Block-4 missile hypersonic claims. moderndiplomacy.eu Missile Debut: At the IDEF 2025 international defense show in Istanbul, Turkish defense company Roketsan unveiled its first hypersonic missile, Tayfun Block-4, in July 2025. Tayfun Block-4 is said to be a hypersonic variant of the Tayfun missile, which is the longest-range ballistic missile manufactured in Turkey. Its manufacturer, Roketsan, claimed that this new version …
(2025-12-23). Bob Vylan cleared after on-stage chant against Israeli forces. newarab.com 
"We have concluded, after reviewing all the evidence, that it does not meet the criminal threshold outlined by the
(2025-12-22). Hainan making a name for itself with Belarusian tourists. ecns.cn China's tropical Hainan island has become a hit among Belarusian tourists according to one of the eastern European country's largest travel agencies.
(2025-12-23). Australian state set to pass tougher gun laws after Bondi attack. geo.tv 
Mourners attend the memorial held for the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Dec 21, 2025. — AFPBill limits most gun owners to four firearms, 10 for farmers.Main opposition Liberal party backs amendments.Three-quarters of Australians want tougher gun laws, shows…
(2025-12-23). AI Song Makers for Content Creators and YouTubers. moguldom.com If you're a content creator or YouTuber, you already know how important music is. The right background track can make a video feel cinematic, emotional, energetic, or calm. The wrong one can make even great content feel flat or forgettable. For years, creators had only a few options: I've been through all of those phases. …
(2025-12-23). West Africa's push for cheaper flights. independent.co.ug 
Air travel across West Africa is set to become dramatically cheaper as ECOWAS eliminates a host of taxes and charges that currently make up nearly half the cost of a typical airline ticket. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | West Africa is bracing for a jump in air travel demand as its heads of state prepare …
(2025-12-23). It is time for good people to act. onlineopinion.com.au Australia did not fail the Jewish community at Bondi. It failed them earlier, when hatred was tolerated, justified and allowed to grow unchecked.
(2025-12-23). VTB CEO Says Russian Firms Are Eyeing Global South for Expansion. infobrics.org Russian companies are eyeing expansion opportunities in the countries of the Global South and still have global ambitions despite Western sanctions…
(2025-12-23). Iran recasts military doctrine around emerging technologies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — As hybrid and technology-driven warfare replaces conventional threats, Iran's top military commanders are redefining national defense around artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, and advanced indigenous technologies.
(2025-12-23). The Teamsters Have a MAGA Problem. Here's Why. portside.org The Teamsters Have a MAGA Problem. Here's Why. |
(2025-12-23). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-23). Jackson scores two goals as Senegal defeat Botswana at AFCON. aljazeera.com Two goals in 18 minutes from forward Nicolas Jackson set the tone for Senegal's Group D win over Botswana at AFCON 2025.
(2025-12-23). Ex-aide says Netanyahu asked for help avoiding blame for 7 Oct. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Greenland: Trump's empire dream in the Arctic. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Diplomatic tensions between Europe and the United States have flared once again, this time over President Donald Trump's renewed desire to take over Greenland, the semi-autonomous Danish territory. His words— "We must have it"—echo less like policy and more like possession, as though the Arctic island were a prize to be claimed rather than a people with rights and sovereignty.
(2025-12-23). The key trends set to shape the Middle East in 2026. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). L.A. TACO's Most-Read Food Stories of 2025. lataco.com These were L.A. TACO's most-read food features of the year.
(2025-12-23). Temporary smog relief masks underlying problems. tribune.com.pk 
In Lahore and several other cities of Punjab, the smog situation in 2025 has been somewhat better compared to last year. Yet where the government attributes this improvement to its timely intervention, critics remain skeptical, considering the improvement a result of both government measures and favorable weather conditions. | According to Punjab's Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, a comprehensive strategy was adopted this year to tackle smog. Measures included crackdowns on brick kilns, installation of filters and scrubbers in industries, vehicle emission checks, a ban on burning crop residues, control of dus…
(2025-12-22). AI's role broadening within society. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have shown great enthusiasm toward artificial intelligence technology as the swift spread of AI is reshaping both lifestyles and relationships, largely by removing barriers to accessing information, according to a report from global consultancy Accenture.
(2025-12-23). Gunmen kill five policemen in KP ambush. tribune.com.pk 
Five police officers were martyred on Tuesday when gunmen opened fire on a police vehicle in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, officials said. | The attackers set the vehicle ablaze after shooting at it in Karak district, police said. The officers were on duty when the ambush took place. | Police identified the slain officers as Shahid Iqbal, Safdar, Arif, Samiullah and Muhammad Abrar. | The attack occurred near Aman Kot in the Garagri Banda area. The mountainous region lies along the boundary between Karak, Kohat and Lakki Marwat districts and is considered highly sensitive because of oil and…
(2025-12-23). BRITISH MILITARY CHIEF TO FAMILIES ACROSS UK: PREPARE TO LOSE 'SONS AND DAUGHTERS' IN WAR WITH RUSSIA. trendsjournal.com The anti-Russia hysteria seems to be hitting its peak in the UK, with the country's top military officer now stating that the public needs to prepare itself to start losing its "sons and daughters" in a major war with Russia as efforts to bring the Ukraine War to an end continue to hit snags over security guarantees and land.
(2025-12-23). Iran's capacity in intangible heritage goes beyond tangible heritage, says minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Iran's capacity in intangible heritage goes far beyond the tangible heritage, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri.
(2025-12-23). War And Plunder On The DR Congo Escalate Under 'Peace Agreement'. popularresistance.org The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a country in central Africa the size of Western Europe and rich in arable land and minerals, including those critical to the military industrial complex, such as cobalt and coltan. Since the CIA-backed assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, the DRC has been ruled by puppets who answer to the United States and its allies. 2025 has been a devastating year for the DRC. Clearing the FOG speaks with Maurice Carney, the executive director of Friends of the Congo, about the occupation by Rwandan forces, mass displacement of millions of people, and the recent 'peace agreem…
(2025-12-23). IMF reaches agreement on Egypt's loan programme reviews. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). What happens when disaster recovery becomes a luxury good. grist.org 
Every year at the Oscars, attendees leave with gift bags so elaborate they have to be reported as income to the IRS. Luxury skincare, personal training sessions, designer apples that never brown, and extravagant trips are standard issue. But in 2025, Academy Award guests also received a grimmer gift: a yearlong subscription to a white-glove disaster recovery service called Bright Harbor, which has grown popular in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles last January. | If your house is destroyed in a fire or flood, the basic logistics of righting your upturned life understandably consume your ful…
(2025-12-23). UN Security Council to hold meeting on Iran nuclear deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, according to media reports.
(2025-12-23). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-23). Salah snatches added-time winner for Egypt after Zimbabwe scare. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-23). Balochistan establishes first AI cell to improve security management, data analysis. tribune.com.pk 
The Balochistan government has established its first Artificial Intelligence cell within the Department of Home and Tribal Affairs to improve security measures and make decisions based on data analysis, a move aimed at further enhancing the province's law and order situation. | According to a statement from the provincial government, the establishment of the AI cell marks a significant step towards adopting modern technology in governance. The cell will utilise data from the Balochistan Integrated Security Architecture (BISA) to analyse crime patterns, security threats, and potential risks, aiding timely respo…
(2025-12-23). Gauteng commends police for arrest in Saulsville shooting incident. sanews.gov.za Gauteng commends police for arrest in Saulsville shooting incident | The Gauteng Provincial Government has commended the South African Police Service for tracking and arresting a suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria. ⚪ "The Gauteng Provincial Government commends the South African Police Service for its coordinated and relentless enforcement effort which led to the identification, tracking, and arrest of a suspect in connection with the horrific shooting at the Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville. The nationwide hunt for the suspects culminated in the arrest of a 32- year-o…
(2025-12-23). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. counterpunch.org 
The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters. On December 17, Assange submitted a criminal complaint to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and Swedish Crimes Unit. The legal complaint
(2025-12-22). Elon Musk calls Chinese humanoid robots concert performance 'impressive'. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robots drew widespread attention after six machines developed by Unitree Robotics performed as backup dancers at a concert by pop star Wang Leehom in Chengdu, executing high-difficulty flips.
(2025-12-23). Bengaluru Police Deny Permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy at Chinnaswamy Stadium. devdiscourse.com The Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Seemanth Kumar Singh, announced on Tuesday that the Vijay Hazare Trophy match will not be held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24 due to security issues.
(2025-12-23). The Price Families Are Paying for Cultural Dogma. muslimskeptic.com Feminism has gotten out of control, and it's impacting my life and my children's lives negatively in a direct way. I'll give you two firsthand examples from our recent everyday life. Example #1: Going to the library one day, the kids and I asked the librarian in the children's section where the children's chapter books …
(2025-12-23). Cuban Foreign Ministry (MINREX) celebrates 66th anniversary. radiohc.cu Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero congratulated the island's Foreign Ministry on its 66th anniversary on Tuesday, the 23rd. | In a post on social media, he described the institution as "a pillar of our revolutionary diplomacy, continuing the legacy of Raúl Roa, the Foreign Minister of Dignity, and of Fidel Castro, who masterfully designed and directed Cuban foreign policy." | For its part, the Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the honor and duty of the heroic people it represents. "On this anniversary, we reaffirm that Cuban foreign policy will remain true to its principles," it stated.
(2025-12-23). Peace Talks Gain Momentum — So Why Is Russia Hitting Ukraine Harder ? thinktank.pk As the world watches the fragile diplomatic efforts to end nearly four years of conflict, a puzzling pattern emerges: Russian military strikes on Ukraine are ramping up just as US-led negotiations show signs of progress. In December 2025, with talks centered in Miami, Florida, involving high-level envoys from the US, Ukraine, and Russia, the question …
(2025-12-23). Green Bay: 'Beacons of the Bay' documentary premieres Saturday, January 31, 2026 Honoring the LGBTQIA Elders in Wisconsin. wibailoutpeople.org 
Green Bay, WI — They ignited the torches. They blazed the trail. They guided our path forward. Along the way, they made northeastern Wisconsin a better place to live, work, play, and love — despite the tremendous challenges and obstacles of earlier times. We're celebrating the stories of our "Beacons of the Bay," eight living …
(2025-12-23). Trump administration to resume wage garnishment for student loan defaulters. aljazeera.com Borrowers to receive wage garnishment notices starting January 7, Department of Education confirms.
(2025-12-23). As the World Cup Nears, Bodies Pile Up in Guadalajara. lataco.com Authorities are currently investigating human remains found in nearly 500 bags spread across nearly two dozen clandestine grave sites.
(2025-12-23). US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a naval operations base in Busan on Tuesday.
(2025-12-23). 19 New Apartheid Colonies for the Occupied West Bank. consortiumnews.com The move boosts the illegal expansion drive in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed at least 1,039 Palestinians — at least 225 of them children — over the past two years. By Brett Wilkins Common…
(2025-12-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-23). Breaking ICE NJ Style: ITA January Push, Proud Boy Intimidation Fail, 60 Minutes Censored CECOT Video Link, Atlantic City Support. fightbackbetter.com 
Reports Please read and engage with the community organizers responding and please join in organizing effective resistance to the terror…
(2025-12-23). The Trump District of Columbia? It could happen. peoplesworld.org 
The videos of the sign crews were all over the internet and TV recently. Men on ladders screwing in letters spelling out the name of Donald J. Trump to the faàßade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. The Center's board of trustees had voted (supposedly) unanimously to rename …
(2025-12-23). Five continents, five rhythms in 2025. ecns.cn The year 2025 made it clear that the planet no longer moves in a single rhythm. Each continent lives its own historical tempo, creating a global mismatch — accelerated time in the Global South, regressive time in the Global North, suspended time in Europe, futuristic time in Asia and a state of maximum alert in the Pacific. Five clocks, five pulses and five simultaneous futures.
(2025-12-23). Beijing set to woo more global brands. ecns.cn Beijing will further enhance its services to attract more international brands in debuting their products and innovating diverse scenarios, in a bid to build itself into an international shopping hub, said an official with the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau.
(2025-12-23). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-23). Strauss warns against sacking Stokes, McCullum. tribune.com.pk 
Former England cricket chief Andrew Strauss has warned that removing coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes will not be enough to change a "depressingly one-sided story" in Australia following another painful Ashes defeat. | Strauss, 48, was the last England captain to win an away Ashes series, when his team triumphed 3-1 in 2010/11. | Since then England's record has been pitiful ⚪ they have lost 16 and drawn just two of their Tests in Australia. | McCullum and Stokes are under pressure after the visitors went 3-0 down in the series on Sunday with two matches still to play. | But Strauss, England's dir…
(2025-12-23). Israel introduces age, use limits for sperm donation. haaretz.com In a new circular, the Health Ministry introduced new restrictions on sperm donation to reduce the possibility of genetic mutations. Potential sperm donors will also be required to present thorough documentation and undergo several kinds of tests…
(2025-12-23). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-23). Shehbaz open to talks with PTI but rejects 'illegal demands or blackmail'. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said the government was open to dialogue with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf but would not accept what he called "illegal demands or blackmail." | He made the remarks while speaking at a federal cabinet meeting in Islamabad. | "These days, PTI and its allies are talking about dialogue. I have repeatedly stated in the National Assembly that if PTI is serious about negotiations, the government is equally prepared," the prime minister said. | However, Shehbaz said talks could only move forward if they focused on "legitimate issues." | He stressed that political harmony among all…
(2025-12-22). High five club of shopping in China. ecns.cn China's push to foster international consumption center cities — first introduced in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), piloted in the five Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, and supported by targeted policies from the Ministry of Commerce — has enhanced the country's consumer environment globally.
(2025-12-23). US president unveils plan for 'Trump-class' battleships to boost American sea power. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump walks past a rendering of the 'Trump Class' USS Deifant, at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — ReutersShips will weigh more than 30,000 tonnes: President TrumpCutting-edge vessels to be some of most lethal surface ships.President…
(2025-12-23). Young people urged to steer clear of drugs and alcohol abuse. sanews.gov.za Young people urged to steer clear of drugs and alcohol abuse | As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse. ⚪ The department warns that while this period is often one of "celebration, rest and social connection," it also gives rise to troubling and dangerous behaviours that can turn joy into tragedy. ⚪ "[It] is also a period that consistently records increased levels of alcohol and substance abuse, which contribute to road accidents, crime, family conflict, unsafe sexual behavio…
(2025-12-23). Vietnam's Leadership Transition: A Twisted Web of Omissions and Speculation. devdiscourse.com Vietnam's Communist Party concluded a pivotal plenum in Hanoi, leaving the national landscape rife with speculation as no names for top leadership candidates were disclosed. Party chief To Lam, a notable contender for retaining the top post, indicated through a closing speech that party members had voted with substantial support. Final confirmations, however, align with historical discretion, to be unveiled during the January congress.
(2025-12-23). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-23). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-22). New employment workers given greater legal protection. ecns.cn China has achieved fruitful results in protecting the rights of flexible workers and people serving in new forms of employment such as food deliverymen and women and ride-hailing drivers, which is of great importance to the realization of high-quality and fuller employment, and also social stability.
(2025-12-23). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-22). Xi extends congratulations to Chilean president-elect. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations on Monday to Jose Antonio Kast on his election as Chile's president, vowing to work with the South American leader to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries.
(2025-12-23). IMIDRO, NDF move to shield mining industry from power cuts with renewable contracts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's mining and metals sector is seeking to avert electricity shortages through long-term renewable power purchase agreements, following talks between the state mining agency IMIDRO and the National Development Fund (NDF).
(2025-12-23). Cuba warns of the dangers of fentanyl use. plenglish.com "Its designation as a weapon of mass destruction is yet another effort by the United States government to create false pretexts to unleash acts of war against sovereign states in Latin America and the Caribbean, overthrow legitimate governments, and usurp the natural resources of other nations," he stated in a post on the social network X. | He also denounced the U.S. government's attempt to ignore the multifactorial origins of its use and the devastation it causes, as well as to cover up the malpractice of pharmaceutical corporations. | "The vast drug market in the United States, the indiscriminate prescription…
(2025-12-23). U.S. WOULD FIGHT RUSSIA IF IT BREAKS ANY CEASEFIRE, POLISH PM SAYS. trendsjournal.com U.S. negotiators made it clear that American forces would fight Russian forces if Moscow violated a future ceasefire deal, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said last week.
(2025-12-23). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-22). Expert: Private enterprises key to implementing policies in technology innovation, industrial development. ecns.cn The recently concluded Central Economic Work Conference held in Beijing emphasized the need to promote deep integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation.
(2025-12-23). Australian PM Invites Israeli President After Chanukah Attack Shock. devdiscourse.com In a diplomatic gesture, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached out to Israeli President Isaac Herzog with an invitation to visit Australia. The call comes in the wake of a distressing attack at a Jewish community Chanukah event held at Sydney's Bondi Beach last week.
(2025-12-23). Bonnie Blue banned from Indonesia for 10 years, officials say. newarab.com 
British adult content creator The 26-year-old, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was detained earlier this month in Most were released after questioni…
(2025-12-23). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-23). Keir Starmer's threat of legal action against Roman Abramovich is financially grubby not to mention illegal. strategic-culture.su The Europeans have already died on a similar hill through their failed attempt to expropriate Russian sovereign assets held in Euroclear to support a so-called reparations loan to Ukraine. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us…
(2025-12-23). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-23). Sahel states summit attracts unexpected visitors: young people. aljazeera.com The political and economic Sahel Summit is attracting an unusual group of attendees. Young people.
(2025-12-23). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-23). Zanjan to host Iran-Turkey International Trade, Investment Exhibit in Feb. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Zanjan will host Iran-Turkey International Trade and Investment Exhibition (IRTUREX) during February 5-8, 2026, Iran-Turkey Joint Chamber of Commerce announced.
(2025-12-23). Austerity and alignment to Washington: Two years of President Javier Milei. peoplesdispatch.org 
Thousands of Argentines endured high temperatures as they took to the streets on December 18 to protest the labor reform of Javier Milei's far-right government. The call to action by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) was supported by several trade unions, which claimed that the measure seeks to destroy workers' rights to benefit big business: "This reform will only deepen poverty, social exclusion, and job insecurity. We will not give up our fight for decent work," The government has justified the measure by citing an alleged need to mod…
(2025-12-23). Bari Weiss Is Doing Exactly What She Was Installed at CBS to Do. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-23). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-23). H.E. Akamatsu Shuichi Delivers Hope — New Japanese-Funded Eye Facility Transforms Lives in Abbottabad. thinktank.pk In a powerful symbol of Japan-Pakistan solidarity, H.E. Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, Japan's newly appointed Ambassador to Pakistan, inaugurated a cutting-edge eye care facility in Tehsil Havelian, Abbottabad District, on December 23, 2025. This grassroots project highlights Japan's dedicated focus on human security and affordable healthcare, areas that Ambassador Akamatsu has passionately championed since arriving in …
(2025-12-23). UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences. aljazeera.com The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.
(2025-12-23). Palestine Action hunger strikers launch legal action against UK government. aljazeera.com Lawyers of the group threaten court proceedings as top ministers refuse to meet them to discuss the protesters' welfare.
(2025-12-23). Assisted Living Amenities That Make Daily Life Easier. moguldom.com With age or restricted movement, activities of daily living can become difficult. At assisted living communities, you can enjoy many of the comforts in life by having amenities available to you while having the ability to live independently. These considerate features allow residents to relish each day with additional convenience and reassurance. Nutritious Dining Options …
(2025-12-23). We Live in the Space-Trump Continuum. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-23). W Cape Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder denied bail. sanews.gov.za W Cape Anti-Gang Unit officers accused of murder denied bail | Ten of the 11 members of the Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit accused of murder, four counts of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, four counts of kidnapping and one count of torture, have been denied bail in the Athlone Magistrate's Court. | The 11 appeared in court on charges related to the murder of Wade Price, who had been arrested and allegedly died during interrogation. | "Only accused number 9 was granted R1 000 bail due to health challenges. | "The 10 were denied bail because they failed to demonstrate any exceptional circumstances for…
(2025-12-23). Israel has launched cognitive warfare on Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Khorasan newspaper analyzed recent media narratives surrounding Iran's missile and nuclear programs, arguing that these portrayals are less about reflecting realities and more about serving psychological and media functions. This emphasis aims to generate anxiety, instill a sense of threat, and influence public opinion in Iran and across the region.
(2025-12-23). Transatlantic rift comes to fore. ecns.cn The decades-old transatlantic alliance is being tested by mixed strains of economic friction, disputes over defense burdens, and even ideological clashes. While experts agree the US-Europe partnership will endure, they warn it is being reshaped by these exposed fissures, a process with global implications.
(2025-12-23). Denmark to summon U.S. ambassador over appointment of special envoy to Greenland. independent.co.ug 
OSLO | Xinhua | Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Monday that he would summon U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Kenneth Howery for talks following U.S. President Donald Trump's appointment of a special envoy to Greenland. On Sunday, Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, a move that …
(2025-12-23). UN Hosts Country Heads in New York City at a Big Cost, Insiders Say. passblue.com 
The United Nations Secretariat hosted more than a hundred of its resident coordinators for an annual gathering that some insiders say cost the organization about a million dollars. The event was held at the headquarters in New York City as the UN is grappling with its worst financial crisis in 80 years and is negotiating …
(2025-12-23). Welfare Organization, Tajikistan health ministry to boost ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Welfare Organization, Javad Hosseini, and the deputy minister of Tajikistan's Health and Social Protection, Muhiddin Khayrullozoda, have agreed to boost cooperation in the welfare and social empowerment sectors.
(2025-12-23). G20 declared SA word of the year. sanews.gov.za G20 declared SA word of the year | "G20" has been announced as the 2025 South African Word of the Year, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) said on Tuesday. | "On 23 December 2025, the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB), in partnership with media research company Focal Points, announced the 2025 South African Word of the Year. After carefully considering a range of words, terms, and expressions, "G20" was selected as the winner, prevailing over other notable contenders such as Government of National Unity, Tariffs, Femicide, and the Madlanga Commission. | "The 2025 SA Word of the Year for Socia…
(2025-12-23). Trump, Mamdani merchandise compete for Christmas shoppers. aljazeera.com Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani are leading candidates for politically themed Christmas gifts in the US.
(2025-12-23). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-22). Indonesia finalises reciprocal tariff deal with U.S.: minister. ecns.cn Indonesia has finalised details of a tariff deal with the United States, a senior minister said, with the leaders of both countries expected to sign it next month.
(2025-12-23). Measuring Climate Change Without a Ruler. wattsupwiththat.com From a strict epistemological standpoint, we do not know—at high confidence—whether the total energy of the Earth's climate system is increasing, decreasing, or remaining approximately constant.
(2025-12-23). Iran-Kazakhstan cultural night held in Tehran to promote shared heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran and Kazakhstan held a joint cultural night at Tehran's Niavaran Palace complex on Monday to promote shared heritage and strengthen cultural diplomacy between the two Caspian Sea countries, officials said.
(2025-12-23). Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge. portside.org Demands for Data Center Moratoriums Surge |
(2025-12-23). Court releases settler extremists suspected of attacking Arab family to house arrest. haaretz.com The three were arrested last week and are suspected of aggravated assault with a racist motive. Hanan Khimel, who was attacked, and her mother-in-law, Faryal, criticized the court's decision, saying they 'have been living in constant fear' since the attack…
(2025-12-23). Neonatal health workshops held in Sistan-Baluchestan province. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has held two intensive neonatal health workshops in Saravan, Sistan-Baluchestan province.
(2025-12-23). Hindutva protest at Bangladesh High Commission over lynching of Hindu man. aljazeera.com Hindutva activists tried to storm the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, India as they rallied against a lynching.
(2025-12-23). Maryam warns LHC order suspending property law will help land mafia. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday strongly criticised the Lahore High Court's decision to suspend a new property law, warning that it would benefit the land mafia. | She was reacting to an order by LHC Chief Justice Alia Neelum, who on Monday suspended the implementation of the Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance and restored possession of properties seized under it. | The chief justice also recommended forming a full bench to hear objections to the law. | The Punjab Property Ownership Ordinance, passed last month, was aimed at curbing land grabbing across the province. | Under the law, a District…
(2025-12-23). Philly's biggest and weirdest stories of 2025. whyy.org From headline-making political and cultural moments that gained national attention to the unmistakable Philly jawn, we're breaking down the biggest news stories of 2025.
(2025-12-23). New York Times reporter sues Google, xAI, OpenAI over chatbot training. geo.tv 
(2025-12-23). Restoration of historical texture of Khosf a successful model. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ A pilot project has been implemented in Khosf county, South Khorasan province, with the aim of strengthening the role of the people in protection of the historical texture and revival of traditional restoration methods during current Iranian year.
(2025-12-23). Enemy Forces Strike Mays al-Jabal, Demolish House in Overnight Blast. english.almanar.com.lb In a pre-dawn attack, enemy occupation forces struck the town of Mays al-Jabal, deliberately blowing up a damaged house. The demolition occurred at 2: 20 AM, resulting in the structure's total destruction, according to a confirmed report from Al-Manar's correspondent. Our correspondent had earlier reported hearing a large explosion in the town, followed by a second …
(2025-12-23). US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN. newarab.com 
The United States and The two countries held five rounds of nuclear talks prior to a
(2025-12-23). Fr. Ssekabira Remanded to Masaka Prison. plusnews.ug 
Masaka Grade I Magistrate Abdullah Kyazze has remanded Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira to Masaka Main Prison until January 22, 2026, following his first court appearance after more than three weeks in military detention. Fr. Ssekabira, 46, curate at Bumangi Parish in Kalangala District and head of charitable programs for vulnerable children, appeared before …
(2025-12-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 23.
(2025-12-23). Top 9 Crypto Exchange Development Companies For 2026. moguldom.com 
As the global crypto economy expands, businesses entering the blockchain era must utilize platforms that are secure, scalable, and compliant with regulations. For anyone building digital asset trading solutions, partnering with the right development firm is a must. Professional firms offering crypto exchange development services bring technical expertise, institutional-grade security, and market-ready architecture that speed …
(2025-12-23). Sheinbaum: La relación México-Cuba es histórica. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum destacó este lunes la relación histórica entre su país y Cuba y subrayó que los acuerdos con la isla en el ámbito energético se realizan en un marco legal.La relación México-Cuba es histórica. México fue el único país que se opuso en el primer momento al bloqueo (impuesto por Estados Unidos). Entonces, independientemente del partido político ha habido relación México-Cuba", enfatizó. | Sheinbaum respondió así a una pregunta sobre el envío de petróleo a la nación caribeña, asediada desde hace más de 60 años por un cerco económico, comercial y financiero aplicado por Washi…
(2025-12-23). Cacocum garantiza atención médica en comunidades vulnerables con resultados destacados. radiohc.cu La Dirección de Salud en el municipio holguinero de Cacocum mantiene un sistema de atención médica accesible y gratuito para comunidades vulnerables, uno de los programas impulsados por la Revolución cubana desde 1959. Lisbeth Leyva Fontón, directora municipal del sector, destacó que en esta localidad eminentemente rural se aplica una estrategia integral que prioriza a embarazadas de zonas de difícil acceso, quienes ingresan al hogar materno de la cabecera territorial al término de su gestación. | Las comunidades cuentan con cobertura permanente del médico y enfermera de la familia, vacunatorios y acciones de pro…
(2025-12-23). Accordarsi con gli Stati Uniti. Opportunità o tranello per la Russia? strategic-culture.su La nuova Strategia di Sicurezza Nazionale (NSS) degli Stati Uniti, apparentemente coerente con il tentativo di Washington di trovare una soluzione diplomatica al conflitto in Ucraina, potrebbe perà≤ rappresentare un inganno strategico | Segue nostro Innanzitutto non sempre quello che viene scritto nella NSS viene poi attuato e alcuni segnali vanno già in tal senso; tuttavia è interessante analizzarne gli assunti fondamentali, a partir…
(2025-12-23). Accordarsi con gli Stati Uniti. Opportunità o tranello per la Russia? strategic-culture.su La nuova Strategia di Sicurezza Nazionale (NSS) degli Stati Uniti, apparentemente coerente con il tentativo di Washington di trovare una soluzione diplomatica al conflitto in Ucraina, potrebbe perà≤ rappresentare un inganno strategico | Segue nostro Innanzitutto non sempre quello che viene scritto nella NSS viene poi attuato e alcuni segnali vanno già in tal senso; tuttavia è interessante analizzarne gli assunti fondamentali, a partir…
(2025-12-23). Cuba entrega Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 a Juan Piñera. radiohc.cu 
El destacado promotor musical, escritor, guionista, investigador y pianista Juan Manuel Piñera Infante recibió este lunes el Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 que entrega el Centro Nacional de Escuelas de Arte y la Universidad de las Artes (ISA). | El galardón es un reconocimiento a la dedicación y esmero de profesores y personalidades de la cultura cubana en la formación de las nuevas generaciones de artistas y profesionales de las artes. | El homenaje, con motivo del Día del Educador, tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna del ISA, presidido por varias autoridades del sistema de la cultura. | José Loyola Fernánd…
(2025-12-23). Una felicitación sincera de Guinea a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un mensaje de saludo y felicitación al pueblo cubano con motivo del fin de año y al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, envió Frédéric Dieudonné Bangoura, embajador de la República de Guinea en La Habana. | En su mensaje, el jefe de Misión de la nación africana expresó sus más sinceras felicitaciones, junto con los deseos de paz, salud, prosperidad y bienestar para todas las familias de la nación cubana.Al cerrar un año marcado por desafíos y esfuerzos colectivos, renovamos nuestros votos de unidad, resistencia y esperanza, convencidos de que los valores de dignidad, justicia social y solidaridad que dis…
(2025-12-23). Cuba honra a los educadores en su día. radiohc.cu 
El papel de la enseñanza en la transformación de la sociedad y la Revolución fue destacado este lunes en el acto nacional por el Día del Educador, encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | Durante la cita, el mandatario impuso la Orden Frank País de Primer Grado, que homenajea a los educadores con resultados meritorios y que han contribuido de manera relevante en el sector, reconocimiento que se otorga a propuesta del Ministerio de Educación, Mined, y es aprobado por decreto presidencial. Foto: Luis Jiménez | Por…
(2025-12-23). Claudia Sheinbaum ratifica el apoyo de México a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, destacó la relación histórica entre su país y Cuba y subrayó que los acuerdos con la isla en el ámbito energético se realizan en un marco legal. Sheinbaum respondió así a una pregunta sobre el envío de petróleo a la nación caribeña, asediada desde hace más de 60 años por un cerco económico, comercial y financiero.
(2025-12-23). Sheinbaum: La relación México-Cuba es histórica. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum destacó este lunes la relación histórica entre su país y Cuba y subrayó que los acuerdos con la isla en el ámbito energético se realizan en un marco legal.La relación México-Cuba es histórica. México fue el único país que se opuso en el primer momento al bloqueo (impuesto por Estados Unidos). Entonces, independientemente del partido político ha habido relación México-Cuba", enfatizó. | Sheinbaum respondió así a una pregunta sobre el envío de petróleo a la nación caribeña, asediada desde hace más de 60 años por un cerco económico, comercial y financiero aplicado por Washi…
(2025-12-23). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial para el martes 23 de diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central, correspondiente al segmento III, para el martes 23 de diciembre de 2025.
(2025-12-23). Migrantes cubanos: De la excepcionalidad a la exclusión. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Trump por primera vez colocó a los inmigrantes cubanos en un limbo legal, que puede conducir a su deportación. De esta manera, ha sido violentada la relación entre los privilegios otorgados a la inmigración cubana, sin parangón en la historia de Estados Unidos, y la función desempeñada por estos migrantes en la política de ese país contra Cuba.
(2025-12-23). En Cuba presentan política para la protección ambiental. radiohc.cu La Oficina de Regulación y Seguridad Ambiental (ORSA) de Cuba dio a conocer este lunes, en La Habana, los principios de la política para la protección ambiental en el país. | ORSA es la autoridad nacional encargada de regular y controlar el cumplimiento de las leyes y demás disposiciones jurídicas y técnicas en materia de protección del medio ambiente en la mayor isla de las Antillas, destacó en conferencia de prensa su director general, Antonio Casanova. | También, el organismo vela por la seguridad química, biológica, nuclear, radiológica y la protección del medio ambiente contra la contaminación, considerando…
(2025-12-23). En Cuba presentan política para la protección ambiental. radiohc.cu La Oficina de Regulación y Seguridad Ambiental (ORSA) de Cuba dio a conocer este lunes, en La Habana, los principios de la política para la protección ambiental en el país. | ORSA es la autoridad nacional encargada de regular y controlar el cumplimiento de las leyes y demás disposiciones jurídicas y técnicas en materia de protección del medio ambiente en la mayor isla de las Antillas, destacó en conferencia de prensa su director general, Antonio Casanova. | También, el organismo vela por la seguridad química, biológica, nuclear, radiológica y la protección del medio ambiente contra la contaminación, considerando…
(2025-12-23). La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026 rendirá tributo a Fidel en su centenario. cubadebate.cu La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026, a realizarse del 24 al 27 de marzo próximo en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana y el recinto ferial Pabexpo, dedicará parte de sus jornadas al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en el año de su centenario. El recinto ferial Pabexpo abrirá sus puertas al público el 27 de marzo.
(2025-12-23). Reconocen en Cuba labor destacada de profesores de la Educación Superior. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel participó en la tarde de este lunes en el Acto Nacional de Condecoraciones a profesores destacados de la Educación Superior. | La actividad, que tuvo lugar en el emblemático Memorial José Martí, de la capital cubana, estuvo dedicada al líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en su centenario, así lo dio a conocer el perfil de la Presidencia en la red social X. Foto tomada de @PresidenciaCuba | El doctor en Ciencias, Walter Baluja García, miembro del Comité Central del…
(2025-12-23). Liverpool's Isak out for at least two months, says Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak is expected to be sidelined for at least a couple of months after breaking his leg and undergoing surgery, the Premier League club's manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday. | Isak suffered the injury in scoring Liverpool's opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur when his foot got caught between Micky van de Ven's legs as the defender dived to block his shot. | The injury is a massive blow for Liverpool as they look to rescue their title defence. | "It's going to be a long injury for a couple of months. That's a big disappointment for him and as a result, also for u…
(2025-12-23). Democracy Now! 2025-12-23 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 23, 2025; CBS Censorship: Bari Weiss Pulls "60 Minutes" Exposé on Torture of Migrants U.S. Sent to El Salvador; "Out for Blood": Writer Jasper Nathaniel on Surviving Israeli Settler Attack on W. Bank Olive Farmers | Headlines for December 23, 2025; CBS Censorship: Bari Weiss Pulls "60 Minutes" Exposé on Torture of Migrants U.S. Sent to El Salvador; "Out for Blood": Writer Jasper Nathaniel on Surviving Israeli Settler Attack on W. Bank Olive Farmers…
(2025-12-23). Booked Up: The Best Books of 2025. counterpunch.org 
America, América: A New History of the New World Greg Grandin (Penguin) Freedom Ship: The Uncharted History of Escaping Slavery by Sea Marcus Rediker (Viking) One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This Omar El Akkad (Penguin/Random House) Crumb: a Cartoonist's Life Dan Nadel (Simon & Schuster) Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicalization
(2025-12-23). Morocco's El Aynaoui stays true to his passion. tribune.com.pk 
Neil El Aynaoui has always followed his heart and despite growing up in the shadow of his father Younes, a Moroccan tennis player ranked 14th in the world in 2003, Neil chose football. | That decision has brought the 24-year-old to the biggest moment of his career, his first major continental tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations, where he is proudly representing his country. | After emerging as one of Ligue 1's brightest talents with Lens, El Aynaoui sealed a move to AS Roma in July, signing a five-year contract after two standout seasons in France, where he played 49 league matches and scored nine goals. | "