(2025-12-27). Gaza genocide and collapse of human conscience. tehrantimes.com History will record this moment not as a triumph of civilization, but as its absolute moral collapse. In Gaza, more than 70,000 innocent human beings—the overwhelming majority women, mothers, pregnant women, and children—have been systematically annihilated. Their crime? Being born Palestinian. Their punishment? Death under rubble, starvation, and fire. And the world, with all its institutions, governments, and self-proclaimed guardians of humanity, stood by in silence.
(2025-12-27). B'Tselem and Amnesty warn Gaza genocide is not over. thecanary.co 
Israeli human rights organisation, B'Tselem, issued a statement affirming that Israeli violence in Gaza has continued, despite claims of a ceasefire. As coverage from Skwawkbox and the Canary has underlined, the sham ceasefire, brokered by the US, has been repeatedly been called into question, with reports of continued military attacks on civilians in the Gaza […] | By
(2025-12-27). Gaza in 2025 — living through a televised genocide. thecanary.co The people of Gaza entered 2025 facing unprecedented pressures: a tightening siege, severe shortages, creeping starvation, and widespread displacement. Two years of brutal Israeli military violence have already blurred the line between life and death, with the suffering of Gaza impossible to ignore through a live-streamed genocide. First stage: urban ruination The year began with […] | By
(2025-12-27). Italy's new attack on Palestine: Solidarity with Mohammad Hannoun and all targeted Palestinians! samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network condemns in the strongest terms the arrests, raids and repressive attacks in Italy today against Palestinian organizers and community leaders, and expresses our full solidarity with Mohammad Hannoun and his fellow arrested Palestinians. Today's arrests are only the latest act of complicity and direct involvement with Zionist genocide in Palestine …
(2025-12-27). The History And Future Of Latin America's Engagement On Palestine. popularresistance.org I wrote this article when Israel's genocide in Palestine was in its most ruthless phase (June—July 2025). As I wrote it, I felt rage, helplessness, and despair. I went to bed every night with the accounts of the ongoing horror and woke up in the morning to news of hundreds more dead. I saw corpses wrapped in blankets or shrouds piled up in mass graves and small children with their skulls or chests pierced by bullets, their bodies mutilated or emaciated, ravaged by hunger, dehydration, and infection. | Like the millions of people around the world who care deeply for Palestine, over the past two years what ha…
(2025-12-26). The Israeli-Egyptian Gas Deal and Why Normalisation Is a Curse. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Dec 25, 2025 | Netanyahu hailed a $34.7B gas deal with Egypt, rewarding Israeli dominance, while Cairo's normalisation highlights economic loss and growing dependence on the US. | With a grin on his face, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced what he hailed as a historic agreement with Egypt. A deal worth $34.7 billion in gas exports asserted "Tel Aviv's" dominance and served as a reward for its genocide against Gaza. | Despite the implications on the predicament of Palestine, which has triggered public condemnation, perhaps the most overlooked element of the gas deal is wh…
(2025-12-26). Palestinian factions have come together to thwart Israeli plans in Gaza, for now. mondoweiss.net 
The U.S. appears ready to reassess its tactics in carrying out Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. The news vindicates the strategy Palestinians have used during the ceasefire to avoid the surrender Israel has demanded in exchange for ending the genocide.
(2025-12-26). Bloody Diamonds: How Your Engagement Ring Helps Fund a Genocide in Gaza. orinocotribune.com 
By Alan MacLeod — Dec 15, 2025 | Did your engagement ring help fund a genocide in Gaza? Quite possibly. Despite possessing no mines of their own, Israel is a major player in the world's diamond business, buying up minerals across Africa and selling them to the West, netting billions in the process. Diamonds are Israel's most important export, and directly bankroll the country's ongoing genocide against the people of Gaza. MintPress explores the dark world of Israeli blood diamonds. | A Gigantic Industry
| Any visitor walking through Tel Aviv's exclusive Ramat Gan district will be struck by its wealth.
(2025-12-27). Amid Starvation and Mass Killings, This Gaza Baker Refused to Stop Her Work. scheerpost.com By Dalia Abu Ramadan for Truthout The hardest part of working during the war was the endless search for the ingredients I needed to make cakes," 23-year-old Gaza baker Dema Al-Buhisi tells me. "For months, that struggle consumed me," she adds. "Finding flour alone took five full days — five days just to get clean, …
(2025-12-27). Israeli army has killed 71,266 Palestinians in Gaza: min. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 71,266 Palestinian people in the enclave since the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas on October 07, 2023.
(2025-12-27). 'Israel' Continues Attacks on Gaza with Shelling, Airstrikes, Demolitions. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces committed ten new violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip since early Friday, local sources reported, further destabilizing the tenuous pause in the genocidal war. The violations included targeted demolitions and aerial attacks across the territory. In Gaza City, occupation forces demolished three civilian residential buildings in the eastern al-Tuffah …
(2025-12-27). Inside the Monumental Effort to Retrieve and Bury Gaza's Dead. truthout.org Fatima Salem waits outside anxiously, as rescue crews dig through the rubble of her family's home in Gaza City on December 15th. With bated breath, she clings to the hope that all 60 of her family members —bbrothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren — who were buried under the rubble after an Israeli airstrike targeted their building, will be rescued. But this was not a typical… |
(2025-12-27). Christmas in Gaza: Faith, Loss, and Endurance Under Siege. scheerpost.com Christmas Under Siege: Gaza's Christian Community EnduresThis year, Christmas in Gaza is quieter, heavier, and profoundly different. Amid displacement, destruction, and loss, Palestinian Christians cling to faith and memory, lighting candles and whispering prayers in damaged churches. From the children's innocent wishes to adults' steadfast resilience, this story captures the heart of a community that …
(2025-12-26). One excavator, 10,000 bodies, a sea of rubble: inside Gaza's effort to retrieve and bury its dead. scheerpost.com By Tareq S. Hajjaj for Mondoweiss Fatima Salem waits outside anxiously, as rescue crews dig through the rubble of her family's home in Gaza City on December 15th. With bated breath, she clings to the hope that all 60 of her family members — brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren — who were buried under the …
(2025-12-27). Gaza's Project Sunrise: Cat out of the bag. ummid.com Gaza's Project Sunrise right from the beginning was to get Gaza free of Palestinians, so that it could be redeveloped as a riviera or a Singapore in the desert, leading on AI and modern tech…
(2025-12-27). Israel's ceasefire breaches deepen Gaza's suffering. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More than two months after a U.S.-brokered "ceasefire" took effect on October 10, Israeli forces continue near-daily assaults and restrictions, deepening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.
(2025-12-27). Israeli Christmas leaflets threaten Palestinians with 'terrorism charges'. thecanary.co 
As the Western world celebrates Christmas, Israel is intensifying its campaign of mass bombings over civilian areas in Gaza and Lebanon. On Christmas Day, the residents of Tubas in occupied West Bank woke up to leaflets dispensed by the Israeli military — dubbed the sickest of 'Christmas cards'. Israel is watching The document issues a […] | By
(2025-12-27). Does Israel Katz Speak for Israel? Will Trump Diplomacy Accept 'Greater Israel'? richardfalk.org [Prefatory Note: The short assessment of Israel's strategic objectives that are not addressed in the Trump Twenty-Point Plan was initially written in response to a question put to by a Brazilian journalist with a special interest in the Middle East.] Reading Israel Katz's comments on Annexation of WB, permanent presence in Gaza, and Policies of …
(2025-12-27). Struggling Under the Canvassed Sky: Gaza Families Weather the Storm. devdiscourse.com Displaced families in Gaza are enduring another harsh winter under makeshift tents as they brace for relentless rains. Two years into the devastating conflict between Israel and Hamas, many families have been living in inadequate shelters, struggling to cope with severe weather conditions and a scarcity of basic necessities.
(2025-12-27). Israel's recognition of Somaliland: Power play or Gaza expulsion plot? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's recognition of Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland has triggered fierce backlash across Africa, the Arab world, and beyond. At the same time, the move has brought Israel's underlying motives into sharper focus, raising questions about regional security, international law, and the fate of Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-12-26). "January 6 Succeeded Here" — Arundhati Roy on Trump, Modi, and Her New Memoir. truthout.org In this holiday special, we speak to the acclaimed Indian writer Arundhati Roy on her new memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me. The book focuses on her mother Mary Roy and how Arundhati was shaped by her, both as a source of terror and of inspiration. We also talk to Arundhati about Gaza and the rise of authoritarianism from India to the United States. This is a rush transcript. |
(2025-12-26). Hamas Negotiator: Gaza Ceasefire Fails Amid Israeli Violations, Resistance Inevitable Under Occupation. scheerpost.com Hamas Negotiator on Gaza Ceasefire, Palestinian Rights, and Resistance In December in Doha, The Grayzone's Aaron Mate interviewed senior Hamas negotiator and former Gaza Health Minister Dr. Basem Naim. Dr. Naim described the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire as largely ineffective due to Israeli violations, including ongoing attacks, restrictions on humanitarian aid, and closures …
(2025-12-26). Trump Admin Appears to Be Backing Off Plan for International Occupation of Gaza. truthout.org The United States seems to be poised to reevaluate its tactics in implementing President Donald Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip. It seems they are considering installing a Palestinian technocrat government and Palestinian police force before assembling their International Stabilization Force (ISF), which they are finding no country wants to be part of. While this remains very far from… |
(2025-12-27). Imperial lapdog Farage supports Israel's Somaliland recognition. thecanary.co 
On 26 December, Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel has officially recognised Somaliland as a sovereign state. As many noted, Israel are almost certainly doing this for cynical reasons, having previously discussed the prospect of ethnically cleansing Palestinians to the region. Now, the imperial lapdog Nigel Farage has come forwards to offer his support: Somaliland deserves […] | By
(2025-12-27). Chris Hedges Report: How The 'Epstein Class' Fails To The Top. popularresistance.org Noam Chomsky once said "The more privilege you have, the more opportunity you have. The more opportunity you have, the more responsibility you have." | Today, this profound quote from an important figure is ensconced in irony, not only in light of Chomsky's close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, but also regarding the entire ruling class structure's facilitation of the pedophile's rise to the top. Anand Giridharadas, in his book Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, talks about this privilege and the elite delusions that capitalism and capitalists can save the planet from the very problems that the…
(2025-12-27). Elon Musk may be at fault for Trump's Epstein coverup catastrophe. thecanary.co 
On 19 December, the Trump administration released a tranche of heavily redacted files relating to the dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. As we reported, the level of redactions was almost certainly at odds with the law (specifically the Epstein Files Transparency Act). This suspicion was seemingly confirmed when it was revealed that it was possible to […] | By
(2025-12-27). As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his 'client list'. |
(2025-12-27). Stop Trump from waging war on Venezuela! iacenter.org By John Catalinotto December 23, 2025 Since the U.S. escalated its piracy in the Caribbean threatening Venezuela's people, many in the anti-imperialist movement anticipated that President Donald Trump's Dec. 18 prime-time speech to the U.S. public would be a declaration of war. Organizations that had been working together to stop that war called an action in New York's Times Square for Dec. 19. Trump's 18-minute address made no mention of the imminent war. It was instead a rant against his presumed enemies and against most of the U.S. working class. Times Square, New York City, Dec. 19, 2025. (Photo: John Catalin…
(2025-12-27). US naval forces still chasing Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — A Venezuela-linked tanker is still being chased by U.S. authorities in Caribbean waters, refusing to let Coast Guard crews board as specialized teams move into position for a possible forced seizure.
(2025-12-27). Why we, the youth, must defend Venezuela. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft December 22, 2025 In recent months, we have seen the U.S. capitalist war machine once again reveal its true character as it launches fascist aggression against our comrades in Venezuela. This aggression has already claimed the lives of countless civilians through relentless bombings, justified, as always, by lies about so-called "drug smugglers." These lies have already been exposed, not only by the people of Venezuela themselves but by the proletariat, who have once again laid bare the deception and trickery of these warmongers. Completely out of touch with the material conditions and lived reali…
(2025-12-27). Trump Unleashes the CIA on Venezuela. globalresearch.ca First published on October 27, 2025 | It is particularly difficult to pick out the most idiotic comments made by President Donald Trump over the past week as there is so much to choose from. | There were the memorable doodle-headed speeches …
(2025-12-27). US continues pursuit and seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers amid condemnation at UN Security Council. peoplesdispatch.org Tensions continue to rise in the Caribbean. The United States continues to confiscate and pursue Venezuelan oil tankers, while Caracas denounces what it considers an "act of international piracy" at the UN.
(2025-12-27). US cannot turn Venezuela into colony and steal its resources. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has warned that the United States cannot turn the sovereign Latin American country into a colony and steal its natural resources.
(2025-12-27). Video: Elections in Venezuela: An Original Observation. globalresearch.ca Renowned Canadian Author Arnold August documents his experience observing Venezuela's parliamentary and gubernatorial elections in May 2025. | Produced by Micaela Ovelar and Arnold August for Kawsachun News. | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article. …
(2025-12-27). Venezuela Releases 99 More Detainees for Post-Election Violence, Incitement of Hatred. orinocotribune.com On Thursday, Venezuela's Penitentiary Ministry reported the release of 99 people who had been detained for their involvement in acts of violence and incitement to hatred following the July 28, 2024, presidential election. To date, over 2,100 people have been released by Venezuelan authorities for these crimes, with the majority of the releases occurring between November 2024 and March 2025. | In an official statement, the institution explained that those released were involved in actions aimed at disregarding the mandate expressed by the Venezuelan people at the polls and generating scenarios of destabilization t…
(2025-12-27). Letter from Venezuelan president on U.S. aggression. iacenter.org December 27, 2025 The following is a letter from Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro to the Heads of State of the Latin American and Caribbean region, urging joint action against the aggressions, acts of piracy and extrajudicial killings perpetrated by the United States in the Caribbean Sea. These actions not only violate the Zone of Peace proclaimed in 2014 by the regional group CELAC, but also threaten trade and regional stability. In his letter, President Maduro makes an urgent call to demand the immediate cessation of the military deployment, blockades and armed attacks. He also proposes activating the mecha…
(2025-12-27). Venezuela: UN Report Demonstrates Illegality of US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government stated that the recent report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) constitutes a resounding legal and political condemnation of the armed blockade imposed by the United States. The report demonstrates that this policy gravely violates international law and the Charter of the United Nations. | On Wednesday, December 24, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil highlighted that the statement by independent UN experts confirms what Venezuela has been stating for years: that Washington is carrying out a colonial-style strategy of threats, force, and plun…
(2025-12-27). Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We've seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq. |
(2025-12-27). Spook Story: Ex-US amb. to Venezuela monetizes coup-plotting alongside former CIA officials. thegrayzone.com While pushing for war on Venezuela in legacy media, former US ambassador Jimmy Story is soliciting clients for consulting firms run by notorious ex-CIA officials. Editor's note: Former US ambassador to Venezuela James "Jimmy" Story has gone from de facto manager of the putschist, Washington-backed opposition in Venezuela to one of the most prominent voices promoting the Trump-Rubio regime change policy inside legacy media. On December 7, CNN's Fareed Zakaria featured his calls for toppling Venezuela's government during a panel …
(2025-12-27). Digital Bandung: Why the Global South must seize its data future. peoplesdispatch.org A new pattern is reshaping global digital politics, and African nations must pay attention. The
(2025-12-27). Demand clemency for Gia Abigail Valentina! iacenter.org December 27, 2025 By Arm the Dollz Gia Abigail Valentina is a transgender woman who has been incarcerated for over twenty years, eleven of which have been spent in solitary confinement at the New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) — a men's facility. Governor Phil Murphy has granted clemency to over 300 people, and his term ends in less than a month. We demand clemency for Gia now! In September 2021, Gia Valentina began requesting vaginoplasty surgery while at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility — the only women's facility in New Jersey. This surgery, along with the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) she had been…
(2025-12-27). Sudanese RSF offensive near Chad border leaves hundreds dead, villages in ashes. tehrantimes.com More than 200 people, including women and children, were killed in ethnically motivated RSF attacks in parts of Darfur, the Sudan Doctors Network said, citing survivor testimonies from displacement camps near the Sudan—Chad border.
(2025-12-27). Powerful Quake Rattles Taiwan: No Casualties Reported. devdiscourse.com A powerful magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeast coast late Saturday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake's epicenter was situated 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, and tremors were felt across the island, including the capital, Taipei, where buildings trembled under the shock.
(2025-12-27). Polêmica na Groenlândia revela à Europa a crua realidade do sistema internacional. strategic-culture.su Groelândia pode ser o fim do sonho liberal europeu. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente polêmica envolvendo as declar…
(2025-12-27). The Federal Reserve Cartel: The Eight Families. globalresearch.ca The Four Horsemen of Banking (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo) own the Four Horsemen of Oil (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP and Chevron Texaco)…
(2025-12-27). Mufti Shamail vs Javed Akhtar: The Limits of Atheism. muslimskeptic.com For audiences in South Asia, it would have been very difficult to miss the widely circulated public debate between Mufti Shamail Nadwi and Javed Akhtar. There have, of course, been some naysayers and haters — like the Wahhabis, the deformist deviant Akram Nadwi publicly whining about the debate and debating in general, and, more recently, rabid …
(2025-12-27). Khuzestan mosques among Iran's nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran's nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
(2025-12-27). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2025-12-27). 'Regulation for us, freedom for thee'. tehrantimes.com Even as a new wave of restrictive regulations on children's digital access sweeps across Europe and the United States, these very governments—employing a completely different media policy—have simultaneously opened a vast arena of unrestricted social media and satellite broadcasting towards Iran. This meaningful contradiction raises serious questions about soft warfare and cultural engineering.
(2025-12-27). Renowned actress Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passes away at 76. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Renowned film actress and theater enthusiast Shirin Yazdanbakhsh passed away in a Tehran hospital on Thursday, due to complications from a brain stroke she had suffered several months prior. She was 76.
(2025-12-27). End the abuse! Free Dr. Aafia Siddiqui! iacenter.org By Tania Siddiqi December 19, 2025 United Antiwar Coalition For over two decades, political prisoner Dr. Aafia Siddiqui has been held captive without just cause, in prisons across the world. From 2003 until 2008, she was a ghost prisoner in CIA black sites in Afghanistan, including the notorious Bagram Air Base, where she was routinely beaten and violated. According to Aafia's attorney, Clive Stafford Smith, she is the only woman who underwent the full U.S. Rendition to Torture program. In 2010, Aafia, an innocent Pakistani citizen, was sentenced to 86 years in U.S. federal prison. Since then, she's been carrying…
(2025-12-27). Twelve Pilibhit Workers Trapped in Kyrgyzstan Return Amid Scam Unravel. devdiscourse.com Nine residents of Pilibhit, who were deceived into working in Kyrgyzstan under false promises of employment, have returned home. The others are set to be back by December 30, according to officials.
(2025-12-27). Hezbollah Condemns Homs Mosque Attack, Calls for Justice and Harsh Punishment of Perpetrators. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance in Lebanon strongly condemned the terrorist attack targeting worshippers at the Imam Ali Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs, which claimed the lives of several people and wounded dozens. In a statement issued on Saturday, the group denounced the assault as a "heinous crime" committed against civilians during Friday prayers in …
(2025-12-27). IOF Launches Widespread West Bank Raids, Seizes Dozens in Qabatiya Crackdown. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces (IOF) carried out a series of raids across the occupied West Bank, with the most intense focus on the town of Qabatiya. The campaign, which began Friday evening and continued into Saturday, involved home invasions, arrests, and assaults. Israeli occupation bulldozers block roads in the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, during …
(2025-12-27). Yank psyop calls for UK 'deportations' in response to Zarah Sultana. thecanary.co 
Turning Point USA is the organisation that promotes an America/Israel-first agenda in the US, while Turning Point UK pushes the same agenda in the UK. All I want for Christmas is mass-deportations. t.co/L3jFHG6Dxb — Turning Point UK üá¨üáß (@TPointUK) December 25, 2025 All I want for Christmas is mass-deportations. t.co/L3jFHG6Dxb — Turning Point UK üá¨üáß […] | By
(2025-12-27). Iran's satellite program 'entirely peaceful': FM Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran's satellite program is strictly civilian and scientific, as the country prepares to launch three domestically built satellites into orbit this weekend.
(2025-12-27). Explained: Apple's New MIE Security Feature. ummid.com While MTE is a hardware feature that is exclusive to the iPhone 17 series, some of the other improvements that Apple includes in MIE are implemented in iOS 26, and they will be accessible to older devices.
(2025-12-27). US Republican beats up AI Santa for some reason. thecanary.co 
Every year, the radical right gets louder and louder with the message that the left wants to destroy Christmas. This year, however, a little-known senator has decided it's the Republicans who should be attacking Christmas — specifically Father Christmas (or 'Santa Claus', as the Yanks call him): When you find out the North Pole is […] | By
(2025-12-27). Honduras: Electoral Coup Was Unprecedented Fascist Operation. popularresistance.org Ricardo Salgado, the Honduran secretary of Strategic Planning, said that the country suffered a new form of coup d'état following the proclamation of right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura as the president of Honduras by the two CNE councilors who belong to the Honduran bipartisan system: Ana Paola Hall García and Cossette Alejandra López. | On December 24, the two aforementioned CNE officials declared Asfura the winner of the November 30 elections, without completing the special recount or resolving the challenges filed in response to the numerous irregularities reported.
(2025-12-27). Imam Khamenei: US-Israeli Military Aggression in Region Defeated by Iranian Youth. english.almanar.com.lb Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei says the heavy assault of the US military and its disgraceful appendage in this region was brought to defeat by the initiative, courage, and self-sacrifice of the young people of Islamic Iran. In a message to the 59th annual meeting of the Union of Islamic student …
(2025-12-27). IRGC holds large-scale exercise in Tehran province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has held a large-scale military exercise dubbed "Towards holy Quds" in various region across in Tehran Province.
(2025-12-27). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2025-12-27). 8 Risks That Put Not-for-Profit Organizations at Financial Liability. moguldom.com When you run a not-for-profit organization, you overlook financial risks. Because you only care about programs, communities, donors, and outcomes. Many leaders ignore early protection steps like nfp charity insurance, assuming problems won't arise. But hidden risks don't announce themselves. They surface suddenly and strike when your organization is least prepared. If you want your …
(2025-12-27). At least 15 killed after bus plunges into ravine in Guatemala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — A passenger bus plunged into a ravine on the Inter-American Highway in western Guatemala, killing at least 15 people.
(2025-12-27). Sepahan's late win over Chadormalou sends them top of PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Enzo Crivelli's dramatic 95th-minute goal lifted Sepahan to the top of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) table on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). 10 Muslims win 2025 Maharashtra Civic Body President Polls. ummid.com As many as 10 Muslims have won the 2025 Municipal Council President elections in different parts of Maharashtra results of which were declared on Monday.
(2025-12-27). Conspiracy and Chaos: The Dark End of Gangster Vinay Tyagi. devdiscourse.com Gangster Vinay Tyagi succumbed to his injuries on Saturday after being shot while in police custody. The attack occurred during his transport from Roorkee jail to Laksar court. Tyagi's family alleges police complicity and demands an immediate Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.
(2025-12-27). Waheed Para Criticizes Omar Abdullah's Inaction on Quota Policy. devdiscourse.com PDP MLA Waheed Para accused the government led by Omar Abdullah in Jammu and Kashmir of failing to address the reservation policy issue effectively. According to Para, the matter has escalated into an existential crisis for the youth, yet the government shows no urgency in resolving it.
(2025-12-27). Hundreds mourn victims of deadly bombing at Alawite mosque in Homs. tehrantimes.com Hundreds gathered in the rain and cold outside Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Saturday to mourn the eight people killed in a bombing the day before in the predominantly Alawite Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood.
(2025-12-27). Trump's Strike on Nigeria: Joint with Muslim President, Unconstitutional, Useless Posturing for Evangelicals. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole for Informed Comment The Trump administration's strike on Sokoto State in the far northwest of Nigeria had no legal basis in U.S. law. The United States is not at war with Nigeria, and Congress hasn't authorized any such actions, as is required by Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the US …
(2025-12-27). 55 Incarcerated People Wrote Us About Their Innocence Claims. portside.org 55 Incarcerated People Wrote Us About Their Innocence Claims |
(2025-12-27). Every Iranian regardless of religion defends their country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Commander of Iran's Army Air Force Brigadier General Bahman Behmard says that all Iranians, apart from religion and belief, are duty bound to defend the country with all their might.
(2025-12-27). Social And Solidarity Economy: African Youth Prepare Initiatives On Continental Scale. popularresistance.org This initiative is part of the international project 'Regionalisation of the UN resolution on the promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy', which aims to adapt and operationalise international commitments to the SSE in African contexts. In a continent where young people represent a major demographic force, but also a socio-economic challenge, the social and solidarity economy (SSE) appears to be a structuring response. Based on solidarity, democratic governance, territorial anchoring and inclusion, it is a recognised lever for decent job creation, social innovation and economic resilience.
(2025-12-27). Zelenskyy to hold talks with European leaders amid new attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with the European leaders on Saturday amid fresh strikes on Kiev.
(2025-12-27). Pezeshkian urges people-centered environmental management. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for strengthening people-oriented management in environmental protection, saying communities act more responsibly when they are directly entrusted with safeguarding the environment.
(2025-12-27). First North Korean Nuclear-powered Submarine: Strategic Deterrence? globalresearch.ca Introductory Note : | The following article by military analyst Drago Bosnic focusses on the DPRK's modern weapons arsenal. | In the words of Drago Bosnic: | "The mainstream propaganda machine regularly presents [the DPRK] as a supposedly "backward society", especially in terms of …
(2025-12-27). Ben-Gvir's racist policies transform Israel prisons into instruments of death. thecanary.co Israeli prisons have become spaces beyond the reach of legal and humanitarian principles. This marks another dark chapter for Palestinians, including those yet to be sentenced by their occupier. Under Israeli national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, detention sites where Palestinians are held are exacting a policy of collective punishment. This is a troubling reality widely […] | By
(2025-12-27). Digital Chains: How Central Banks Are Building a No-Escape Economy. globalresearch.ca For generations, money was something people held in their hands — a tangible symbol of work, value, and exchange.
(2025-12-27). Russia Ukraine War Ukraine Corruption World Report NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com This afternoon's interview with NewsX World dealt with two topics. First (starting at minute 3.40) was the upcoming visit of Zelensky to Miami for a meeting with Donald Trump and how on the way Zelensky has stopped off in Canada for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney. While in Canada, he will hold a virtual …
(2025-12-27). Israel's detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia enters second year. tehrantimes.com Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, 52, remains in an Israeli prison a year after Israel detained him without charges or trial.
(2025-12-27). Tragic Tandem: Fatal Paragliding Accident Sparks Safety Concerns at Bir Billing. devdiscourse.com An experienced pilot tragically lost his life following a tandem paragliding mishap at the famous Bir Billing site in Kangra district. The accident occurred when the paraglider faced a technical glitch shortly after take-off on Friday evening, causing it to lose balance and crash near a road.
(2025-12-27). PJU condemns Israel for silencing press via systematic attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Palestinian Journalists Union (PJU) has condemned Israel for pursuing a systematic policy of targeting journalists, saying violence against the press has intensified in 2025 to prevent Palestinian reporting.
(2025-12-27). Escalation in Ukraine: Russia Intensifies Attacks Amid Peace Talks. devdiscourse.com Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone offensive on Kyiv, resulting in power outages and a lack of heating across various parts of the Ukrainian capital. This attack precedes a critical meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict.
(2025-12-27). Why Maha schools with 'CBSE', 'Global' names are under scrutiny. ummid.com The schools and educational institutions in Maharashtra using 'CBSE', 'Global' and 'International' in their names have come under scrutiny following the release of a notification.
(2025-12-27). Renowned Iranian playwright Bahram Beyzai passes away. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian playwright, theatre director, film director, screenwriter, editor, and scholar of Persian theatre history Bahram Beyzai passed away on his birthday on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). Morocco Holidays: 7 Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip. thecanary.co Morocco feels like stepping into a different world. The moment travelers arrive, they're surrounded by the smell of fresh mint tea, the sound of calls to prayer echoing through ancient medinas, and colors so vibrant they almost don't seem real. This North African gem sits just a short flight from Europe, yet it offers an […] | By
(2025-12-27). How to Protect Yourself in Important Personal Agreements. moguldom.com We often think of contracts as the domain of high-powered lawyers in glass-walled conference rooms, sliding thick binders across mahogany tables. But the reality of legal agreements is far more pedestrian. It happens at kitchen tables, over coffee, or via a quick email exchange between friends. You lend a cousin money for a car repair. …
(2025-12-27). VIDEO: Iranian satellites move towards launch pad in Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Thw three Iranian satellites, Tolu-3, Zafar-2, and Kosar-1.5, have been integrated with Russia's Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle at the Vostochny Spaceport.
(2025-12-27). Hamas Condemns 'Israel'-Somaliland Recognition, Rejects Displacement Plot. english.almanar.com.lb The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement Friday condemning the announcement of mutual recognition between the Israeli occupation and the separatist administration in the "Somaliland" region. Hamas described the move as "a dangerous precedent and an unacceptable attempt to gain false legitimacy from a fascist entity occupying the land of Palestine—the first Qibla of …
(2025-12-27). Shinnecock Nation Fights New York State Over Signs And Sovereignty. popularresistance.org The Shinnecock Indian Nation's battle to keep its two electronic signs operational will move to federal court next Tuesday, December 30, 2025. | The tribal nation, located about 90 miles east of Manhattan at the gateway to the Hamptons on Long Island, is a federally recognized tribe in an area known for estates owned by the wealthy and famous. | At issue is a New York state court ruling earlier this year that found the tribe did not have the right to construct and operate the billboards and ordered them shut down. Last month, the judge in the case said the company that operates the billboards and sells advertisin…
(2025-12-27). Maha TET 2025 Answer Key: Deadline to Raise Objections Dec 27. ummid.com The Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination has released on its website mahatet.in the interim Answer Keys of Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (Maha TET 2025).
(2025-12-27). As envoy changes, Iran and Georgia seek to strengthen ancient bonds. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib stated that Tehran's policy in the Caucasus aims to maintain peace and respect the territorial integrity of countries in the region. He made these comments during a meeting with Georgia's Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili as his mission to Georgia concluded.
(2025-12-27). Semnan to host 1st Intl. Conf. on Impact of Climate Change. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The First International Conference on Impact of Climate Change on Occurrence of Accident and Disaster will be held on Semnan province on Dec. 29.
(2025-12-27). Man dead, 2 police officers hurt in shooting in US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — A man was shot and killed Friday after firing at police in a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, during a child custody exchange, local US authorities said.
(2025-12-27). 2025 Was a Year of Chaos for Reproductive Rights Under the Trump Administration. truthout.org With a decidedly anti-choice Trump administration taking office at its start, 2025 was poised to be yet another brutal year for abortion rights. Advocates feared the imminent resurgence of the Comstock Act, an 1873 law that made it a criminal offense to share contraceptives, abortifacients, and information about either across state lines or through the mail. As of now, the last month of this… |
(2025-12-27). Strategic significance of Bin Zayed's visit to Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The official visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on December 26, 2025, may at first glance be interpreted as a ceremonial bilateral engagement between two countries bound by longstanding and "brotherly" relations.
(2025-12-27). Iran condemns terrorist attack in Syria's Homs's mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a terrorist attack against worshippers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs.
(2025-12-27). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-27). The Right To Development Is An Inalienable Human Right. popularresistance.org Nearly sixty years ago, in January 1966, hundreds of revolutionaries from across the Third World gathered in Havana, Cuba, for the First Solidarity Conference of the Peoples of Africa, Asia, and Latin America — the Tricontinental Conference. There, they discussed the inevitability of decolonisation and their ideas for a world beyond imperialism. Fidel Castro and the other organisers called the conference to bring together the two currents of world revolution: the current of socialist revolution and that of national liberation. The delegates saw the need to radicalise the ideals of sovereignty that had been…
(2025-12-27). Zelensky open to 'painful territorial concessions' ahead of Trump meeting. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he hopes to reach an agreement with US President Donald…
(2025-12-27). 'No witnesses, no narrative:' Syndicate says Israel deliberately targets Palestinian journalists. tehrantimes.com Israel's systematic campaign of violence against Palestinian journalists since October 2023 has peaked this year with the targeting of dozens of members of the press, Al Jazeera reported Saturday, citing the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate.
(2025-12-27). Hamas condemns 'Israel'-Somaliland Recognition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, issued a statement Friday condemning the announcement of mutual recognition between the Israeli occupation and the separatist administration in the "Somaliland" region.
(2025-12-27). TOP STORY OF 2025: Why six Australian Jews accused leading local Zionist of antisemitism. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-27). Iranian experts do majority of repairs at oil facilities. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — An official at the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) says that more than 63% of the annual overhaul plan was achieved this year was done by domestic experts.
(2025-12-27). Best Test Data Compliance Solutions for Regulated Industries in 2026. moguldom.com Test Data Management (TDM) systems are becoming essential in assisting organizations to develop, administer, safeguard and deliver top quality test data- particularly in regulated sectors where data integrity and safety cannot be compromised. With the prevalence of DevOps and continuous testing, the need to have automated, compliant, and production-like test data is on the rise. …
(2025-12-27). Controversy in Greenland reveals to Europe the harsh reality of the international system. strategic-culture.su Greenland may be the end of the European liberal dream. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The recent controversy surrounding Donald…
(2025-12-27). The problem with Jewish advocacy for a 'one-state solution': Clarifying the role of Jewish anti-Zionists in dismantling Zionism. mondoweiss.net 
Jewish advocacy for a one-state solution represents a form of Zionism that centers Jews in Palestine's future. Instead, anti-Zionist Jews must aim to accelerate the dismantling of Zionism both in Palestine and worldwide.
(2025-12-27). 2026 Resolution: Name Something After President Trump. portside.org 2026 Resolution: Name Something After President Trump |
(2025-12-27). Iran spearheads confrontation with dominance-seeking system. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is spearheading the fight against a world system that dominance-seeking powers seek to create.
(2025-12-27). Russia bombards Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Saturday, just ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2025-12-27). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-27). Friday Nite Videos | December 26, 2025. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | December 26, 2025 |
(2025-12-27). US Launches Christmas Strikes on Nigeria—the 9th Country Bombed by Trump. scheerpost.com By Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams President Donald Trump—the self-described "most anti-war president in history"—has now ordered the bombing of more countries than any president in history as US forces carried out Christmas day strikes on what the White House claimed were Islamic State militants killing Christians in Nigeria. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United …
(2025-12-27). UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-27). How Effective Are Protests? Historians Say: Very. progressivehub.net ROBIN BULLER | THE GUARDIAN…
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Lessons We Haven't Learned. Dr. Helen Caldicott. globalresearch.ca [We repost this article by Dr. Helen Caldicott, first published on GR in August 2020, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.] | My birthday is August 7, sandwiched between the anniversary dates for the bombings …
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). 'We're now stronger than the 12-day war'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian did not appear particularly fixated on the prospects of a new deal with the U.S. when he sat down with Khamenei.ir, a website overseen by the Leader's office, and discussed two issues most pressing for the Iranian people: whether Tehran can fend off a second potential war with Israel, and what can be done to control runaway inflation, which has worsened in the backwash of the war Israel and the U.S. launched against Iran in June.
(2025-12-27). Video: The Digital ID Is the Last Step toward Full Enslavement. Peter Koenig and Mike Yeadon. globalresearch.ca Decisions about digital IDs, also called e-IDs, will be made across the board by all countries (193 UN member-states) within short, or have already been made. In some cases, like Switzerland, people will have a choice, they will be …
(2025-12-27). 'Always a Last Resort': Nurses at 12 NYC Hospitals Vote To Authorize a Strike. portside.org 'Always a Last Resort': Nurses at 12 NYC Hospitals Vote To Authorize a Strike |
(2025-12-27). Gradual erosion of Christian presence in post-war Syria. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—In the aftermath of Syria's prolonged conflict, the question facing the country's Christian communities is no longer one of political alignment, but of survival itself.
(2025-12-27). IOF escalates abuse against Palestinian women prisoners in Damon. peoplesdispatch.org The Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office According to confidential testimonies cited by the Media Office, IOF units have carried out violent raids on women's units, forcibly removing detainees from their cells and dragging them into the prison yard. There, the women were made to sit on the ground, had their hijabs torn off, and were subjected to severe beatings, particularly targeting their legs. | The testi…
(2025-12-27). LVM3-M6 launch marks significant stride in India's space sector: PM Modi. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation's LVM3-M6 mission Wednesday December 24, 2025 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest ever, into its intended orbit.
(2025-12-27). Senegal: Where women's bodies belong to everyone but themselves. globalvoices.org 
The religious argument is often used to justify control over women Global VoicesWomen's protest against rape in Senegal in 2021. Screenshot from the video 'Rape Cases in Senegal' on the By Bowel Diop | In Senegal, women who are victims of rape can be condemned for trying to take control of their lives by having an abortion. | Like many other African countries, Senegal
(2025-12-27). Hunger striker loses ability to stand as the strike hits day 55. thecanary.co 
Prisoners for Palestine have announced that hunger striker T Hoxha has lost the ability to stand. Hunger striker Heba Muraisi, meanwhile, is losing the ability to speak. Day 54 for Heba and the UN having to call on the British state to intervene is telling of the seriousness of the situation we are in t.co/92eIYlIU7S […] | By
(2025-12-27). Sharks and Rays and Skates and Chimaeras: Spielberg/Benchley Messed it up big time back then for Great WHITES — Now? dissidentvoice.org 
As a shark conservation scientist, one of the most common questions people ask me is, "How are shark populations doing?" To answer this question, it's important to understand two types of fishery surveys: fishery-independent and fishery-dependent. Fishery-dependent population surveys gather data from fishermen's catches. These data are valuable because there are many more fishermen on …
(2025-12-27). Occupation Forces Impose West Ramallah Siege. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli army announced Saturday morning the imposition of a security cordon on several villages west of Ramallah, claiming it was searching for a man who allegedly opened fire at the "Hashmonaim" checkpoint before fleeing. No injuries were reported. Israeli occupation forces close the entrances to villages west of the city of Ramallah. pic.twitter.com/vz7jA5Wd2L— Quds …
(2025-12-27). Israel 'blatantly violating' Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity: Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has condemned Israel's "blatant" violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, accusing the Israeli regime of seeking to advance a plan aimed at dividing the East African country.
(2025-12-27). Bronze 'greater than gold' for Team Melli: FIBA. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — For Iran national basketball team wining a bronze medal was 'greater than gold' in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
(2025-12-27). Algerian Parliament Declares French Colonial Rule A Crime. popularresistance.org Algeria's parliament unanimously passed legislation on 24 December declaring France's colonization of Algeria a crime, stating that "full and fair compensation for all material and moral damages" is an inalienable right of the Algerian state and people. | The law was adopted by Algeria's lower house in Algiers, with lawmakers voting in favor of a bill explicitly assigning France "legal responsibility for its colonial past in Algeria and the tragedies it caused." | The vote took place on Wednesday inside the Algerian parliament, with MPs marking the moment by standing in the chamber wearing national colors, chanti…
(2025-12-27). Ayatollah Khamenei credits Iranian youth with resisting US pressure in region. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has credited Iran's young people with defeating a major U.S.-led assault in the region, saying their initiative, bravery, and willingness to sacrifice played a decisive role.
(2025-12-27). Zionism, Scientology, and the Cult Mentality No One Talks About. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer In this vital clip, Due Dissidence co-host Russell Dobular joins The Katie Halper Show to critically examine what he describes as the cult-like dynamics of "ziontology," and how both Zionist ideologues and antisemites instrumentalize Jewish identity for political ends. The discussion explores how racialized arguments, accusations of "self-hatred," and the conflation of …
(2025-12-27). How Education Changed In One Year Under Trump. popularresistance.org Even with a conservative think tank's blueprint detailing how the second Trump administration should reimagine the federal government's role in education, few might have predicted what actually materialized this year for America's schools and colleges. | Or what might be yet to come. | "2025 will go down as a banner year for education: the year we restored merit in higher education, rooted out waste, fraud and abuse, and began in earnest returning education to the states," Education Secretary Linda McMahon told The Hechinger Report. She listed canceling K-12 grants she called wasteful, investing more in charter s…
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). A Comprehensive Buyer's Guide to Silver Crest Choppers. tehrantimes.com In the modern fast-paced world, the kitchen remains the heart of the home, but the time we spend in it is increasingly precious. To balance healthy, home-cooked meals with a busy schedule, high-performance appliances are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity. Among the titans of kitchenware, Silver Crest has consistently stood out for its durability, engineering excellence, and raw power.
(2025-12-27). Iran condemns terror attack on mosque in Syria's Homs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has categorically condemned a terrorist attack on the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs, which left a group of worshippers dead or wounded.
(2025-12-27). Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Salah shines as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1. ummid.com Mohamed Salah led Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe on Monday December 22, 2025.
(2025-12-27). Health Centers Meant to Make Care Affordable Are Suing Patients for Unpaid Bills. truthout.org This past June, Ashley Voss-Barnes received a court summons in the mail. PrairieStar Health Center, a nonprofit community health center in south-central Kansas, was suing her for $675 and her wife for $732 in unpaid medical bills. Voss-Barnes knew the clinic received federal funding to make preventive health care accessible in a region where many families, including her own… |
(2025-12-27). Trump's Peace? More Like Bombs, Blockades, and Bullying. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer President Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy has now extended to Nigeria, marking the ninth country he has bombed during his tenure. Once trying to portray himself as a peace president, Trump is proving to be just another in a long line of imperialist war criminals. A year ago he proudly called himself …
(2025-12-27). Remembering Jeffrey R. Holland: A Leader's Legacy. devdiscourse.com Jeffrey R. Holland, a prominent figure in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, passed away at the age of 85. Church officials confirmed that his death was due to complications linked to kidney disease.
(2025-12-27). What's in Tehran art galleries. tehrantimes.com A collection of paintings by Mohammad Khalili is currently on display in an exhibit at Binesh Gallery. d "The Third Fact", the exhibition runs until January 3, 2026 at the gallery located at 22 Khakzad Alley, Vali-e Asr Ave.
(2025-12-27). My Quest to Make the Pentagon Care About the Crimes It Covered Up. theintercept.com 
For years, I've shared names of former soldiers implicated in atrocities with the Pentagon. It's shown no interest in punishment until Mark Kelly dissed Trump.
(2025-12-27). CTET 2026 Registration Date Extended Till Dec 30. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date of registration and candidate application for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) till December 30, 2025.
(2025-12-27). Nurses At 12 New York City Hospitals Vote To Authorize A Strike. popularresistance.org The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)voted overwhelmingly on Monday to authorize a strike for 20,000 nurses in NYC — a move made just two weeks before their contract expires. | The nurses, all from private hospitals throughout the five boroughs, cited staffing issues, safety concerns, fair wages and other reasons for considering a strike. The union's vote on Dec. 22 now gives its bargaining committees the authority to call a strike if a contract that protects safe patient care is not settled by the end of the year.
(2025-12-27). Florida Sets the Record for Death Penalties This Year. truthout.org Edward Zakrzewski's wife had known him since they were in the fourth grade. Growing up in the same neighborhood in Michigan, she and Zakrzewski had a close friendship. "I always had a crush on him, but I always knew that he was a ladies' man in high school, and I was a good girl, so I wasn't having that," she said. As happens with many childhood friendships, they lost touch when her family moved… |
(2025-12-27). Paul Le Blanc on Russia's 1917 Revolution and the problems of socialist organization. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc argues there is much we can learn from the inspiring liberation struggle of 1917.
(2025-12-27). What's Really Happening in Syria: Who Started the War, Who Can You Trust to Tell the Truth? globalresearch.ca This article, first published on GR in January 2017, provides an understanding of the history of the war on Syria, from the outset in mid-March 2011. | The U.S./NATO line | If you try to follow events in the mainstream media (MSM), …
(2025-12-27). Two Iranian filmmakers serving on jury of 4th Asian Talent International Film Festival in India. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Two Iranian filmmakers Meysam Abbasi and Inaz Javan are among the jury members of the 4th Asian Talent International Film Festival, which will be held in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India, on December 29.
(2025-12-27). Meet Aditya Menon: The Quint Journo who declared he is a Muslim. ummid.com Aditya Menon, The Quint Journalist, recently sparked a storm by declaring that he had converted to Islam when he was still a teenager, and is a practicing Muslim since the age of 20.
(2025-12-27). Iran to give firmer response to any new US-Israeli aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country will give a more decisive response to any renewed US-Israeli aggression compared to that of June.
(2025-12-27). The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing a red Christmas. thecanary.co 
2025 is ending with more smashed climate records, as large parts of the Northern Hemisphere recorded their highest December temperatures on record: ABSOLUTE MADNESSNight Minimums up to 64F in IllinoisNIGHT TEMPERATURES TYPICAL OF JULY Hundreds oF records pulverized allover Central States with up to 8F marginsand the weekend will be hotter,in some areas much hotter. […] | By
(2025-12-27). Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize Somaliland as Independent State. truthout.org Israel became the first nation to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign state on Friday, a move that was met with criticism from international observers who questioned its continued unwillingness to recognize a Palestinian state. Somaliland, a breakaway region in the north of Somalia that is home to more than 6 million people, declared independence in 1991, but until now… |
(2025-12-27). KEAM 2026: List of Certificates released ahead of registration. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' the list of Certificates and Documents required for online registration of KEAM 2026.
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). Iran denounces Israeli violation of Somalia's sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the move taken by the Zionist regime in violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia.
(2025-12-27). An analysis of the escalating U.S. threats toward China. iacenter.org By Mick Kelly December 24, 2025 The following article originally appeared in the new book, "China Changes Everything," published by World View Forum. Go to IngramSpark to order the book(s) at a discount. The United States is on a collision course with socialist China. People's China is promoting and pursuing peace while Washington, D.C., is encouraging separatism in the province of Taiwan. The U.S. has embarked on an unprecedented arms buildup that the Pentagon says is aimed at Beijing, and measures to decouple or delink the two economies, accompanied by President Trump's inflationary tariffs on China, are anothe…
(2025-12-27). Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Battlefield creator, dies in Ferrari crash. ummid.com Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally successful video games Call of Duty and Battlefield , has died in a crash while he was driving his Ferrari sports car.
(2025-12-27). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-27). CAT 2025 Result Out: List of 10 Toppers. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-27). UAE—Israel partnership casts a shadow on southern Yemen. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Southern Yemen is no longer just a battleground between local factions. It is becoming a testing ground for foreign ambitions, with the United Arab Emirates pushing separatist forces into new territory while deepening its partnership with Israel. These moves are reshaping the conflict in ways that go far beyond Yemen's borders.
(2025-12-27). Resist NSW Premier Minns' attack on the right to protest. socialist-alliance.org 
In an unprecedented attack on the right to protest, NSW Labor rammed through harsh new anti-democratic laws in the early hours of Christmas Eve, Rachel Evan reports.
(2025-12-27). Maulana Fazlur Rehman: An Indian Supporter In Pakistan. ummid.com Pakistani opposition leader and Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a pointed critique of Pakistan's military leadership, specifically targeting Army chief Asim Munir and the country's policy toward Afghanistan.
(2025-12-27). Polêmica na Groenlândia revela à Europa a crua realidade do sistema internacional. strategic-culture.su Groelândia pode ser o fim do sonho liberal europeu. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente polêmica envolvendo as declar…
(2025-12-27). 3 women injured in knife attack on Paris metro. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Three women were injured after being stabbed by a man on Line 3 of the Paris metro on Friday, French daily Le Parisien reported.
(2025-12-27). Measles Outbreak in Texas: Vaccine Policy Failures Exposed. devdiscourse.com The surge of measles cases in Texas has alarmed health experts, pushing the US to its highest outbreak level in over three decades, according to vaccine specialist Peter Hotez.
(2025-12-27). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-27). Honduras Government Official: Electoral Coup Was Unprecedented Fascist Operation. orinocotribune.com Ricardo Salgado, the Honduran secretary of Strategic Planning, said that the country suffered a new form of coup d'état following the proclamation of right-wing candidate Nasry Asfura as the president of Honduras by the two CNE councilors who belong to the Honduran bipartisan system: Ana Paola Hall García and Cossette Alejandra López. | On December 24, the two aforementioned CNE officials declared Asfura the winner of the November 30 elections, without completing the special recount or resolving the challenges filed in response to the numerous irregularities reported. | In a statement on Friday, December 25, refe…
(2025-12-27). Lebanese Army Inspections Debunk Israeli Claims in Southern Villages. english.almanar.com.lb The Lebanese Army has inspected several homes in the southern towns of Beit Yahoun and Beit Lif and found no weapons, directly refuting claims made by the so-called "mechanism committee" and echoed by the Israeli occupation, a correspondent reported from the south. According to the report, the inspections were carried out following allegations that the …
(2025-12-27). Putin's Resolute Stance: Russia to Resolve Ukraine Conflict by Force. devdiscourse.com Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is prepared to use force to achieve its objectives in Ukraine if peaceful negotiations remain elusive, according to reports from Interfax news agency.
(2025-12-27). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-27). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society — 250 years later, they're part of the sound of America. |
(2025-12-27). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). Trump sanctions EU officials over censorship rules row. But there's more to it. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-27). Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows. |
(2025-12-27). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2025-12-27). Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes? |
(2025-12-27). Russia's Betrayal of Syria: EXPOSED A Secret Deal with Israel?/ Vanessa Beeley. voicesfromsyria.com
(2025-12-27). Video: The Pfizer Vaccine and "Mrs. 4.5 Billion Doses" . EUC President Von Der Leyen Involved in Censorship, Surveillance, Coercion and Corruption. globalresearch.ca
(2025-12-27). RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule — but its safety record is already decades long. |
(2025-12-27). As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care. |
(2025-12-27). Our Species Is Being Genetically Modified. Are We Witnessing Humanity's March Toward Extinction? "Viruses Are Our Friends, Not Our Foes" globalresearch.ca
(2025-12-27). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). I study rat nests ‚àí here's why rodents make great archivists. |
(2025-12-27). How C-reactive protein outpaced 'bad' cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker. |
(2025-12-27). Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause — but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift. |
(2025-12-27). It's more than OK for kids to be bored ‚àí it's good for them. |
(2025-12-27). New materials, old physics — the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm. |
(2025-12-27). People are getting their news from AI — and it's altering their views. |
(2025-12-27). Resolve to network at your employer's next 'offsite' — research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections. |
(2025-12-27). West Antarctica's history of rapid melting foretells sudden shifts in continent's 'catastrophic' geology. |
(2025-12-27). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do. |
(2025-12-27). Miami's new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget. |
(2025-12-27). Tucker Carlson talks 'the West,' collective punishment, and antisemitism. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-27). Israeli occupation bulldozers block roads of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, during the ongoing assault for the second consecutive day. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Washington Post's Trumpian Ideology Boils Over. cepr.net
(2025-12-27). Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress. |
(2025-12-27). Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever. |
(2025-12-27). How the 'slayer rule' might play a role in determining who will inherit wealth from Rob Reiner and his wife. |
(2025-12-27). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces close the entrances to villages west of Ramallah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Somalia's Al-Shabaab movement vows to confront any use of Somaliland territory by the Israeli occupation entity. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). How to reduce gift-giving stress with your kids — a child psychologist's tips for making magic and avoiding tears. |
(2025-12-27). From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill. |
(2025-12-27). Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 — here's what's coming next. |
(2025-12-27). Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience. |
(2025-12-27). The world risks forgetting one of humanity's greatest triumphs as polio nears global eradication ‚àí 70 years after Jonas Salk developed the vaccine in a Pittsburgh lab. |
(2025-12-27). Taekwondoca mexicana destaca resiliencia de Cuba. cubadebate.cu La taekwondoca mexicana Lourdes Guadalupe García Fuentes regresó de La Habana con una medalla de oro y una enseñanza que trasciende el ámbito deportivo. Ganadora del primer lugar en Pumses de la categoría Master durante el tradicional Torneo Copa Cardín, celebrado en Cuba, destacó que más allá del triunfo, vivió una experiencia marcada por el compromiso de los atletas.
(2025-12-27). Priorizan en Santiago de Cuba recuperación de viviendas afectadas por Melissa. cubadebate.cu Un intenso programa de construcción y rehabilitación de viviendas se ejecuta en Santiago de Cuba —la provincia más afectada por el huracán Melissa—, en cuyo fondo habitacional han sido contabilizados más de 137 000 inmuebles con algún tipo de daño, cifra en la que destacan 22 000 derrumbes totales.
(2025-12-27). Cómo supo Fidel de la fuga de Batista. cubadebate.cu Una radio emisora norteamericana confirma el 1ro. de enero de 1959 que Batista salió del país y que el mayor general Eulogio Cantillo Porras asumía la jefatura del Ejército y habría un nuevo presidente. Si son tan ingenuos que creen que con un golpe de Estado van a paralizar la Revolución, vamos a demostrarles que están equivocados, aseguró Fidel. Una estrategia clara y una voluntad de hierro multiplicadas por el entusiasmo y el apoyo incondicional del pueblo fueron factores decisivos de la victoria.
(2025-12-27). Respuesta a "Luego de 14 años, vuelve un lunes 22 de diciembre a Para Pensar" cubadebate.cu Muy buenas respuestas y siempre nos alegra que el Maestro Eladio participe, con su agudeza y buen sentido del humor. Agradezco que hayan superado las dificultades para estar en un homenaje tan especial a personas especiales. Vamos por partes.
(2025-12-27). Cómo supo Fidel de la fuga de Batista. cubadebate.cu Una radio emisora norteamericana confirma el 1ro. de enero de 1959 que Batista salió del país y que el mayor general Eulogio Cantillo Porras asumía la jefatura del Ejército y habría un nuevo presidente. Si son tan ingenuos que creen que con un golpe de Estado van a paralizar la Revolución, vamos a demostrarles que están equivocados, aseguró Fidel. Una estrategia clara y una voluntad de hierro multiplicadas por el entusiasmo y el apoyo incondicional del pueblo fueron factores decisivos de la victoria.
(2025-12-27). Priorizan en Santiago de Cuba recuperación de viviendas afectadas por Melissa. cubadebate.cu Un intenso programa de construcción y rehabilitación de viviendas se ejecuta en Santiago de Cuba —la provincia más afectada por el huracán Melissa—, en cuyo fondo habitacional han sido contabilizados más de 137 000 inmuebles con algún tipo de daño, cifra en la que destacan 22 000 derrumbes totales.
(2025-12-27). Respuesta a "Luego de 14 años, vuelve un lunes 22 de diciembre a Para Pensar" cubadebate.cu Muy buenas respuestas y siempre nos alegra que el Maestro Eladio participe, con su agudeza y buen sentido del humor. Agradezco que hayan superado las dificultades para estar en un homenaje tan especial a personas especiales. Vamos por partes.
(2025-12-27). Unión Africana no reconoce a Somalilandia como Estado independiente. cubadebate.cu La Unión Africana reiteró que no reconoce a Somalilandia como Estado independiente, al considerar que este territorio forma parte de la República Federal de Somalia, según declaró el presidente de la Comisión del organismo, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Este tipo de acciones "corre el riesgo de sentar un precedente peligroso", advirtió.
(2025-12-27). Reconocimiento al esfuerzo por la vida en Río Cauto, Granma. cubadebate.cu Un reconocimiento recibieron este viernes organismos, instituciones, bases productivas y zonas de defensa que apoyaron al municipio de Río Cauto, en la provincia de Granma, en el enfrentamiento a las afectaciones causadas por el huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-27). Rechazan miles de hondureños proclamación de Nasry Asfura como presidente electo. cubadebate.cu Miles de personas realizaron la noche de este viernes una protesta en las afueras de la sede del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, en Tegucigalpa, en rechazo a la proclamación como presidente electo del ultraderechista Nasry Asfura. Los manifestantes exigieron al ente electoral el conteo completo de las actas.
(2025-12-27). Rechazan miles de hondureños proclamación de Nasry Asfura como presidente electo. cubadebate.cu Miles de personas realizaron la noche de este viernes una protesta en las afueras de la sede del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, en Tegucigalpa, en rechazo a la proclamación como presidente electo del ultraderechista Nasry Asfura. Los manifestantes exigieron al ente electoral el conteo completo de las actas.
(2025-12-27). Inundaciones repentinas y deslizamientos de tierra en California por intensas lluvias. cubadebate.cu Tres días de intensas lluvias provocaron inundaciones repentinas y deslizamientos de tierra en el sur de California, Estados Unidos.
(2025-12-27). Unión Africana no reconoce a Somalilandia como Estado independiente. cubadebate.cu La Unión Africana reiteró que no reconoce a Somalilandia como Estado independiente, al considerar que este territorio forma parte de la República Federal de Somalia, según declaró el presidente de la Comisión del organismo, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Este tipo de acciones "corre el riesgo de sentar un precedente peligroso", advirtió.
(2025-12-27). Reconocimiento al esfuerzo por la vida en Río Cauto, Granma. cubadebate.cu Un reconocimiento recibieron este viernes organismos, instituciones, bases productivas y zonas de defensa que apoyaron al municipio de Río Cauto, en la provincia de Granma, en el enfrentamiento a las afectaciones causadas por el huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-27). Comienza a ofrecer servicios en La Habana nuevo parque de vehículos fúnebres. cubadebate.cu Este sábado comienza a ofrecer servicios el nuevo parque de 15 vehículos fúnebres, totalmente eléctricos, "proyecto en el que hemos estado trabajando aceleradamente durante el último mes y que fuera visitado recientemente por nuestro presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, acompañado de las máximas autoridades del Partido y el Gobierno en La Habana", destacó el ministro del Transporte, Eduardo Rodríguez àÅvila.
(2025-12-27). El plan a para robar a Rusia fracasa, así que el Plan B de las élites europeas es robar a sus ciudadanos. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-27). El plan a para robar a Rusia fracasa, así que el Plan B de las élites europeas es robar a sus ciudadanos. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-27). 5.7-magnitude quake hits Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina at 1040 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
(2025-12-27). Trump si trasforma da risorsa a responsabilità per Israele. strategic-culture.su Forse Israele sta ora comprendendo che le "realtà nella regione" sono cambiate | Segue nostro La nota commentatrice israeliana Anna Barsky scrive su "Si sta formulando una 'strategia di attesa' israeliana: non lanciare…
(2025-12-27). No To The Re-Militarization Of Puerto Rico. popularresistance.org We are now on the threshold of a new year, and for the Puerto Rican people, it means a renewal of our struggle for independence and sovereignty. With renewed vigor, we may resume the battle against the militarization of our archipelago. | In 2003, we were able to expel the most powerful naval force in the world, the U.S. Navy, after four years of relentless struggle. The entire population, regardless of political beliefs, bravely united, facing beatings and arrests at the hands of U.S. security forces. The people were determined to close the bases that stored deadly weapons and from which the Navy bombed the pris…
(2025-12-27). Trump si trasforma da risorsa a responsabilità per Israele. strategic-culture.su Forse Israele sta ora comprendendo che le "realtà nella regione" sono cambiate | Segue nostro La nota commentatrice israeliana Anna Barsky scrive su "Si sta formulando una 'strategia di attesa' israeliana: non lanciare…
(2025-12-27). 90 miliardi di applausi: quale direzione per l'Europa ? Il difficile cammino per recuperare un ruolo ormai perduto. strategic-culture.su I leader dell'UE cercano di rallegrarsi per aver trovato una soluzione, ma in realtà continuano solo a distruggere la loro economia per compiacere l'Ucraina. | Segue nostro La notizia più incisiva ad apparire sui notiziari della settimana scorsa si riferisce alla decisione della commissione europea in merito al finanziamento per l'Ucraina: dopo grande tergiversare alla fine si è optato per un debito comune per la durata di 2 anni ed equi…
(2025-12-27). Comprendere la prassi occidentale: recensione di Killing Democracy. strategic-culture.su Un libro recente offre preziose lezioni sui crimini occidentali e il loro impatto globale. | Segue nostro Viviamo in un periodo di intense trasformazioni globali. La transizione verso un mondo multipolare ha portato alla luce tensioni storiche e contemporanee, rivelando modelli di intervento e manipolazione che hanno plasmato intere regioni. Comprendere come l'Occidente abbia storicamente esercitato il proprio potere, spesso sotto la ban…
(2025-12-26). Russia Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Venezuela Amid US Imperialist Aggression. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Following the Russian statement, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil thanked Russia on Thursday, December 25, for its support for Venezuela. | "On behalf of President Nicolás Maduro, we want to express our sincere gratitude to the government of the Russian Federation for its valuabl…
(2025-12-26). 58 Years of Occupation — And the Shocking Report Israel Doesn't Want You to Read. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Inspired by a Common Dreams report today about the ATV attack in the West Bank, I looked into Breaking the Silence, a group of Israeli military veterans who speak out against the occupation of Palestine. They've described the regional defense units—responsible for numerous attacks on Palestinian civilians in the West Bank—as little …
(2025-12-26). Christmas Day, 1991, the most tragic day in our lifetimes/ By Dan Kovalik. voicesfromsyria.com Christmas Day, 1991, the most tragic day in our lifetimes, as the Soviet Union officially disappeared. We continue to pay the price. t.me/danielmkovalik/3092…
(2025-12-26). Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard In Chicago. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | In a surprising turn, the Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard to Chicago. | The court found that the Trump administration didn't successfully argue that the statute "permits the president to federaliz…
(2025-12-26). Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People. theintercept.com 
Nearly $7 billion couldn't keep President Donald Trump from returning to the White House and Republicans from controlling the House and Senate. | "It made me physically nauseous," said Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, reflecting on the
(2025-12-26). Belarusian defense minister describes situation in western direction as tense, complicated. eng.belta.by Viktor Khrenin said: "One can describe the situation as tense, inclined towards radicalization, and complicated. We see it in the actions that originate primarily from the leaders of the neighboring countries that are unwilling to understand that it is necessary to reduce military tensions."
(2025-12-26). Academies of sciences of Belarus, Vietnam actively implement joint scientific projects. eng.belta.by The parties confirmed their interest in continuing mutually beneficial cooperation, which is particularly relevant after Belarusian-Vietnamese relations have been elevated to a strategic partnership.
(2025-12-26). War on Christmas: Trump Announces Wave of Airstrikes Targeting ISIS Militants in Nigeria. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump said the U.S. launched airstrikes in northwest Nigeria on Christmas night targeting ISIS militants and warning future attacks may follow. | "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not seen for many years, and even Centuries!" Trump Africa Command conducted the strikes in nort…
(2025-12-26). Diasporic Connection: Finding Deeper Roots In The Bahamas. newsone.com 
Source: 7 Fine Art / 500px / Getty | Several miles south of Nassau's bustling, overly commercialized tourist trap of Paradise Island, Beverly Archer instructed me to follow her into her home. | "Don't be shy, dear," the 75-year-old said with a tone and accent as thick as the bowl of fish and grits she had just served me as she introduced me to her brother, nephew, and other family members. They were gathered around the kitchen island playing spades and filling the room with guffaws. I knew I was in the Bahamas, but I might as well have been at my Aunt Geneva's house in Hazelhurst, Mississippi. This familiarity…
(2025-12-26). NURSE WHISTLEBLOWER LESLEY ROBERTS ON 2020 "COVID DEATHS" IN NHS SCOTTISH HOSPITALS/ By Lesley Roberts. voicesfromsyria.com "If they had breathing difficulties then their breathing was being suppressed even further by the drugs and it was this that then killed them, not Covid." The death protocol: Covid whistleblower Lesley Roberts believes this one medical blunder cost thousands of lives. "It relates to the NG163 'end of life' protocol from NICE, the National …
(2025-12-26). Belarus, Myanmar build up cooperation in electoral matters. eng.belta.by A Belarusian delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission Aleksei Bashan met with Chairman of the Union Election Commission of Myanmar Than Soe in Naypyidaw.
(2025-12-26). Tasting, draniki cooking master class organized as part of Belarusian Cuisine Day in Astana. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov addressed participants with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the significance of national cuisine as an important part of cultural heritage and an effective tool of grassroots diplomacy.
(2025-12-26). US strikes Islamic State in Nigeria. longwarjournal.org President Donald Trump announced that US forces struck Islamic State targets in northwestern Nigeria on December 25 after the Nigerian government reportedly requested military action from the United States. The strikes took place in Sokoto State, which borders Niger and has been one of the scenes of jihadist expansion from the Sahel into Nigeria.
(2025-12-26). 'Bye-Bye US Dollar' – Robert Kiyosaki Sounds Dollar Doomsday Alarm as BRICS Currency Rumours Resurface. infobrics.org American investor Robert Kiyosaki reiterated calls for investment in cryptocurrencies and precious metals — contending that the US dollar was on its way out…
(2025-12-26). Russia's Sberbank Launches Nifty50-linked 'First-India' Mutual Fund for Retail Investors. infobrics.org Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, along with JSC First Asset Management, has launched a new mutual fund called First—India, offering Russian retail investors investment exposure linked to India's benchmark Nifty50 index…
(2025-12-26). Julian Assange hits out at Nobel Committee: "Funds facilitate aggression and war crimes" infobrics.org Sweden largely relies on its old reputation as a tolerant country with a strong respect for human rights. However, in the modern world, it no longer holds that old idyllic image, so it is unlikely, legally speaking, that Assange's lawsuit will achieve the desired outcome.
(2025-12-26). Zakharova reports progress in Russia-USA talks on Ukraine. eng.belta.by The diplomat pointed out that the negotiations between Russia and the USA are accompanied by "extremely harmful and even malicious attempts by a group of states, primarily Western European ones, to torpedo and derail all the diplomatic achievements."
(2025-12-26). Duty-free import of electric vehicles to Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan to take effect on 22 January. eng.belta.by On the same date the Eurasian Economic Commission's regulations on amending the commodity nomenclature of foreign economic activity of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with regard to certain types of means of transportation will come into force.
(2025-12-26). EAEU countries demonstrate steady economic growth. eng.belta.by In January-September 2025 the gross domestic product of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased by 1.7%, with fixed-capital investment up by 2.2%.
(2025-12-26). John Birch Society Tries to Bring Back Cold War Culture. covertactionmagazine.com Though alleging to expose "deep-state" machinations against Donald Trump, their publication accuses James Comey and John Brennan of being communist agents and venerates Cold War-Era KGB defectors who advanced CIA disinformation While browsing through the magazine section at Barnes and Noble recently, for fun, I picked up the September issue of the John Birch Society's …
(2025-12-26). The Limits of European Strategic Autonomy. fpif.org Europe is entering a moment of renewed strategic doubt. Conversations about security that once seemed theoretical have taken on a sharper edge as uncertainty grows about America's long-term role, the direction of the war in Ukraine, and the resilience of Europe's own defense capabilities. Leaders say that they recognize the need for greater self-reliance, yet their response remains uneven. The result is a widening gap between intention and action at a time when the international security environment is becoming more fragile. | The latest test came during the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on December…
(2025-12-26). Lawyers For Convicted MAGA Clerk Tina Peters Want State Court To Honor Trump's Illegal Federal Pardon. newsone.com 
Source: Marc Piscotty / Getty | We really are living in the dumbest of times, here in the U.S.A. Conservative America has lost its MAGA-fied mind because our president is stupid and he's forcing his entire party to adjust to his stupidity. | For example, President Donald Trump Again, state charges. | As people wh…
(2025-12-26). Trump Repeats Pro-Christian Propaganda While Announcing Airstrikes Against ISIS In Nigeria. newsone.com 
Source: Tasos Katopodis / Getty | On Christmas Day, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. had launched a "deadly strike" against Islamic State fighters in northwest Nigeria, who the president claimed specifically targeted people of the Christian faith, which authorities in Nigeria have denied, saying people harmed and killed by the militant group were not targeted based on any particular religious belief. | "ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians, at levels not see for many years, and even Centuries! I have previously war…
(2025-12-26). Hezbollah won't confront Lebanese Army, rejects division. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush affirmed that the resistance will not be drawn into confrontation with the Lebanese Army and will not permit internal discord.
(2025-12-26). Sanàßàµes anti-Rússia 'destruiram' a economia europeia Orban. globalresearch.ca O primeiro-ministro húngaro, Viktor Orban, continua sendo a principal voz dissidente dentro da UE, defendendo abertamente a retomada do diálogo diplomático com a Rússia e a restauraàßà£o dos laàßos econà¥micos e estratégicos entre a Europa e Moscou. Em uma declaraàßà£o …
(2025-12-27). Leadership highlights Party conduct. ecns.cn Discipline inspection and supervision bodies are urged to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more effective measures, to provide a strong guarantee for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, according to a key Communist Party of China leadership meeting on Thursday.
(2025-12-27). Cross-border funds program expands. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot program for multinational companies to operate integrated domestic and foreign currency capital pools into a nationwide policy, marking a significant stride in financial opening-up. The move aims to facilitate foreign business expansion in China and bolster Chinese companies' global operations.
(2025-12-27). The iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture. ecns.cn Two of the qipao (cheongsam) exhibits featured in Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai.[Photo provided by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] A cream-colored Austin 10 Saloon car stands at the entrance, greeting visitors with the glamour of 1930s Shanghai.
(2025-12-27). China launches satellite to aid in early extreme weather detection. ecns.cn China launched a new geostationary meteorological satellite on Saturday, aiming to boost the country's ability to monitor extreme weather events and high-impact climate systems with greater precision, according to China Meteorological Administration.
(2025-12-27). China adopts revised Civil Aviation Law to update regulations for the sector. ecns.cn China has adopted a revised Civil Aviation Law aimed at updating the country's legal framework for a rapidly evolving aviation sector, including the growing use of unmanned aircraft, and the new draft will come into force on July 1, according to the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). Chinese legislators pass Foreign Trade Law revision. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers adopted a revision to the Foreign Trade Law on Saturday, and the updated provisions will take effect on March 1.
(2025-12-27). NPC's 4th annual session slated for early March. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will kick off its fourth annual full session in Beijing on March 5, according to a decision adopted by the NPC Standing Committee on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). Joint international operations seize 952 suspects, demolish 494 scam-related buildings in Myanmar. ecns.cn China, Myanmar and Thailand have jointly launched a new round of crackdown on cross-border gambling and telecom fraud, repatriating 952 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud back to China and demolishing 494 buildings linked to gambling and scam crimes in Myanmar's KK Park, authorities said.
(2025-12-27). Foreign trade registrations in Hainan surge 230% in launch week. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) saw 1,972 newly registered foreign trade enterprises during the first week of island-wide special customs operations – from December 18 to 24, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.3 times, according to Haikou Customs on Thursday.
(2025-12-27). Xinjiang ramps up cotton, textiles biz. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is leveraging its strengths in cotton production, energy resources, strategic location, and supportive policies to restructure and upgrade its textile and apparel industry value chain.
(2025-12-27). High-speed rail reaches 50,000 km milestone. ecns.cn With the opening of the Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed railway in Northwestern China on Friday, the country's high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 kilometers."I took the regular speed train to Yan'an before, and the bullet train cut in half the travel time," she said."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The high-speed train is so fast and comfortable.
(2025-12-27). China firmly opposes U.S. additional tariff on semiconductors from China. ecns.cn The measure will come into force with an initial tariff rate of zero percent and increase within 18 months to a level to be announced no fewer than 30 days before June 23, 2027."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina has noted the relevant situation and lodged stern representations with the U.S. side through the China-U.S.
(2025-12-27). China ascends global higher education ranking. ecns.cn A newly released global study quality index reveals that while the United States continues to lead globally in higher education, China is rapidly narrowing the gap, especially beyond the top tier of elite institutions.
(2025-12-27). Murals of the Ming Dynasty enter the digital age. ecns.cn The Guanyin Temple in Xinjin district, Chengdu, Sichuan province, is known for its ancient architecture and exquisite Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) murals.[Photo provided to China Daily]…
(2025-12-27). Land-sea trade corridor key to regional progress. ecns.cn China has rolled out a package of financial measures to support the development of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, officials said, underscoring the country's commitment to advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation amid complex global geopolitical and economic conditions.
(2025-12-27). Hidden toll on urban wildlife revealed. ecns.cn The Forum on Road Safety and Wildlife Conservation was held at Nanjing University's Xianlin campus on Dec 14, and was the culmination of research led by Professor Li Zhongqiu at the university's School of Life Sciences.Utilizing mathematical models, Li and his team estimated that annually about 115,000 wild and stray mammals and 456,000 birds are killed on roads in Nanjing.
(2025-12-27). China urges Japan to reflect on history of aggression. ecns.cn China urges Japan to face up to and do soul-searching on its history of aggression, and show repentance for militaristic crimes and respect for the victims through concrete actions, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
(2025-12-27). China sets world record in maglev technology by reaching 700 km/h in 2 seconds. ecns.cn "By promoting deeper integration between industry, academia, research and application, we aim to support independent innovation in national defense science and technology.""ÄÄ"ÄÄThe vehicle reaches the end of the test track.
(2025-12-27). Manufacturing in China spurs global growth. ecns.cn Amid a backdrop of evolving global trade dynamics, China's manufacturing sector remains a crucial pillar driving worldwide economic stability, technological progress and green transition, experts and corporate executives said.
(2025-12-27). Stronger RMB points to resilience. ecns.cn The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China's economic fundamentals and the improving stability of its financial system, while a weaker dollar has also provided external support for the renminbi's gains, economists said.
(2025-12-27). Plan's focus on tech reliance to aid Africa. ecns.cn Chinese agronomist Hu Yuefang explains the growth of rice to local farmers at the China Hybrid Rice High-Yield Demonstration Base near Antananarivo, Madagascar, March 25, 2025.
(2025-12-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27). ecns.cn
(2025-12-27). China Slams Israeli Plan to Recognize Somaliland for Palestinian Relocation. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, Israel officially recognized Somaliland, also known as "Somaliland," as an independent state. This move was seen as a prelude to Israeli military and intelligence plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip into Somaliland. The recognition followed a joint declaration signed by Israeli Prime Minister "Benjamin Netanyahu" and the president of …
(2025-12-27). A New Alliance in Luxury: OMEGA Names Park Bo-gum a Brand Ambassador. moderndiplomacy.eu Award-winning Korean actor Park Bo-gum is now an OMEGA Brand Ambassador, joining other famous actors like George Clooney and Nicole Kidman. OMEGA chooses ambassadors for their talent and unique presence, aligning with the brand's values. Raynald Aeschlimann, OMEGA's President and CEO, praised Park for his charm, acting skills, and passion for watches. Park expressed his …
(2025-12-27). Amid Intense Clashes, Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Second Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand and Cambodia reached a second ceasefire on Saturday, ending weeks of severe border fighting, which resulted in over 101 deaths and displaced more than half a million people. The ceasefire took effect at noon (0500 GMT) and was confirmed by a Thai Defence Ministry spokesperson, who reported no gunfire since its start. Prior to …
(2025-12-27). San Francisco Outage Reveals a Critical Gap in Robotaxi Readiness. moderndiplomacy.eu A recent power outage in San Francisco caused significant traffic disruptions, with Waymo's robotaxis stalling at intersections due to non-working traffic signals. The outage, triggered by a fire at a PG&E substation, left about one-third of the city without power on December 20. Waymo paused its operations during the incident and resumed them the next …
(2025-12-27). Occupied and Imperiled: Charting a Path for Zaporizhzhia's Nuclear Future. moderndiplomacy.eu The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, is a central issue in U. S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. This matter is part of a broader peace proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, comprising 20 key points. The power plant has been under Russian control …
(2025-12-27). When Rituals Break: Why Deepfakes Threaten Democracy Differently in the Global South. moderndiplomacy.eu In many parts of the Global South, elections are never merely administrative events. They arrive as social rituals—dense moments when hope, fear, memory, and aspiration circulate simultaneously. Much like Lebaran (Eid al-Fitr) in Indonesia, elections compress social life into an intense window of reconnection and reckoning. Lebaran is not simply a holiday; it is a …
(2025-12-27). Ukraine Under Fire Ahead of Critical Zelenskiy-Trump Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv and other areas of Ukraine on Saturday, firing hundreds of missiles and drones just before a significant meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U. S. President Donald Trump aimed at negotiating peace after nearly four years of conflict. Zelenskiy described the overnight assault, which involved around 500 …
(2025-12-27). China's Stance on the Entry of US Submarines into the Korean Peninsula. moderndiplomacy.eu China's stance aligned with North Korea on Thursday, December 25, 2025, regarding the recent entry of a US nuclear-powered submarine into South Korea. This came especially after the US approved South Korea's efforts to acquire its first nuclear submarine and the establishment of a US-South Korean military partnership, which, from both the US and South …
(2025-12-27). Navigating the New Frontier: SDF-State Relations in Post-Revolutionary Syria. moderndiplomacy.eu
(2025-12-26). Elevating a Classic: The Gem-Encrusted Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 35mm. moderndiplomacy.eu Vacheron Constantin has launched new high-jewellery versions of the Overseas self-winding 35 mm model, available in 18K white gold and 18K 5N pink gold. These watches feature the Manufacture movement, calibre 1088/1, and were designed to be comfortable and stylish for all occasions, while showcasing the characteristics of larger models. The company has a long …
(2025-12-27). Netanyahu to meet Trump on Monday over phase two of Gaza truce. newarab.com 
It will be His trip comes as the Trump administration and regional mediators push to proceed to the second stage o…
(2025-12-27). Hamas rejects Gaza displacement as Israel recognises Somaliland. newarab.com 
Hamas on Saturday stressed its categorical rejection of Israeli plans to forcefully displace Palestinians from Israel said on Friday it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic that in 1991 declared it had unilaterally seceded from Somalia. |
(2025-12-27). Israel strikes cities, refugee camps across Gaza Strip. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). Trump urges release of any Epstein files naming Democrats. newarab.com 
The DOJ began releasing records last week from the investigation into Epstein, a wealthy financier who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for trafficking underage girls for sex. | The…
(2025-12-27). Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abdel Fattah returns to UK. newarab.com 
Prominent A key figure in Egypt's 2011 uprising, Abdel Fattah was granted a presidential pardon in September after having spent n…
(2025-12-27). Remains of Libya army chief killed in crash to return home. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). Pezeshkian says Iran in 'full-scale war' with the West. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). Somalia's Al-Shabaab vows to fight any Israeli use of Somaliland. newarab.com 
"We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. | Its spokesman Ali Dheere said in the statement that Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state showed it "has decided to expand into pa…
(2025-12-27). Sudan government 'ready' to engage with countries backing RSF. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). Yemen: Saudi coalition warns of swift response to STC advances. newarab.com 
The In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki Al-Maliki quoted PLC…
(2025-12-27). Somalia, Africa Union denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland. newarab.com 
Somalia and Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi making it a top priority since taking office last year. | Israel announced on Friday that it viewed S…
(2025-12-27). Arab League, GCC reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland. newarab.com 
The Arab League and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Friday rejected The two regional bodies slammed the move as a violation of international law and Somalia's sovereignty. | "Any attempt to impose unilateral recognitions constitutes an unacceptable interference in Somalia's internal affairs and sets a dangerous precedent that threatens regional and international security and stability," Arab League S…
(2025-12-27). Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit for Trump talks. newarab.com 
Russia pummelled Ukraine's capital with Zelensky said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion launched in February 2022 that has left tens of thousands dead. | Ahead of the Ukrainian president's talks in Florida with Trump on Sunday,…
(2025-12-27). Morocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw. newarab.com 
The match was a tale of two spot-kicks, with
(2025-12-27). Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire. newarab.com 
At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting with artillery, tanks, drones and jets, according to official tallies. | The conflict spread to nearly every border province on both sides, shattering an ear…
(2025-12-27). Sudan's RSF kill at least 200 people in latest string of attacks. newarab.com 
The According to the network, the RSF attacked civilians in various areas, including in Ambro, Sarba, and Abu Qumra. | In a press statement, the network cited "testimonies from survivors who arrived at displacement camps in the Tina region of Ch…
(2025-12-27). Security meeting between Netanyahu and Sharaa 'imminent': report. newarab.com 
Talks between Israeli The talks suggest that a security agreement between the two countries could soon be signed, Israeli outlet i24News said, adding that a major breakthrough in negotiations has been made. | The report…
(2025-12-27). Israeli forces continue Qabatiya raid, prepare to demolish home. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued raiding the occupied West Bank town of It comes after the Israeli army
(2025-12-26). Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa to book last-16 place. newarab.com 
The Liverpool star converted a penalty on 45 minutes, and South Africa were denied a spot-kick late in the second half when Yasser Ibrahim appeared to handle the ball inside the box. | Salah came to Morocco after not starting in five Liverpool matche…
(2025-12-26). Israeli forces storm Qabatiya in West Bank following attack. newarab.com 
Israeli forces stormed a in the northern West Bank on Friday following an attack in northern Israel which left two people dead, as the occupied territory saw a wave of violent The Israeli police have said the attacker was a 34-year-old Palestin…
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-27). 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.
(2025-12-26). The 8 best foreign policy books of 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org I spent the last few weeks asking experts about the foreign policy books that stood out in 2025. My goal was to create a wide-ranging list, featuring volumes that shed light on the most important issues facing American policymakers today, from military spending to the war in Gaza and the competition with China. Here are the eight books that made the cut.The Fort Bragg Cartel: