(2025-12-28). Dr Hussam Abu Safia's Family Demand His Release From Israeli Prison. popularresistance.org Exactly one year after Israeli forces kidnapped Kamal Adwan Hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, relatives and health officials renewed demands for his release on 27 December, citing his deteriorating health. | The anniversary prompted statements from Gaza authorities and international rights groups calling for disclosure of his fate and an end to his arbitrary detention. | Occupation forces took Dr. Abu Safia on 27 December 2024 during a military raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia. | At the time, the hospital was the last operational medical center serving northern Gaza. Witness accounts said he was d…
(2025-12-28). Free UK Palestine Hunger Strikers! Rally at SF UK Consulate to Support Jailed Activists. indybay.org In solidarity with Palestinian activists who are on a hunger strike in the UK, a rally was held at the UK consulate in San Francisco to demand their freedom and the use of the Terrorism Act to target opponents of the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-12-28). Italy Meloni Gov Attacks Dockers Unions For Action On Palestine. indybay.org The Italian Meloni government is retaliating against the USB union for taking action against the genocide in Gaza…
(2025-12-28). The weakness of the world in our struggle. tehrantimes.com TORONTO – When the world fails to uphold justice, it becomes an obligation of the oppressed to fulfil it. Demanding rights and justice from a world that has turned a blind eye to a genocide that has been occurring for over 70 years, and is now at its worst state, is a meaningless endeavor.
(2025-12-28). AI: Bizarre Nationwide UAE Government Propaganda Khutbah. muslimskeptic.com One of the grave realities about the UAE is that it keeps coming up with new ways to distort Islam and make it into being pro-Israel, pro-genocide, and pro-evil. The latest of these efforts arrives in the form of a nationwide government-produced Friday khutbah (sermon) that is essentially an AI glaze-fest. UAE Friday Khutbahs Are …
(2025-12-28). Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-28). Woman killed in Gaza as bombed wall collapses on tent amid storm. tehrantimes.com A Palestinian woman was killed, and several family members were injured when a storm-damaged building wall collapsed onto a tent in Gaza City's Al-Rimal neighborhood on Sunday, Anadolu reported.
(2025-12-28). Israel's Ceasefire Violations in Gaza Continue to Pile Up. juancole.com ( The renewed violations come as casualty figures climb and rescue teams warn they are unable to reach many of the dead and wounded. | On Saturday, the body of the child Atta Ma'moun Mai was recovered after he fell into a deep water well near the al‚ÄëSudaniyya junction in the…
(2025-12-28). Tuesday 12/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-28). UN Persons of the Year for 2025: Readers' Survey. passblue.com 
PassBlue is proud to announce our UN Persons of the Year for 2025! ⚪ Here are the results of our readers' votes, reflecting, as in 2024, continued deep concern over the war in Gaza as the winners and runners-up in our informal survey worked hard to mitigate the humanitarian and political disasters unfolding every day in the Mideast. We thank everyone who participated to make your opinions known.
(2025-12-28). Gaza's Project Sunrise: Cat out of the bag. ummid.com Gaza's Project Sunrise right from the beginning was to get Gaza free of Palestinians, so that it could be redeveloped as a riviera or a Singapore in the desert, leading on AI and modern tech…
(2025-12-28). Iran, Qatar urge end to attacks on civilians in Gaza, Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iranian and Qatari foreign ministers exchanged views on developments in Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen during a telephone call.
truthout.org (2025-12-28). Nigerian Town Bombed by Trump Has No Known History of Anti-Christian Violencehen President Donald Trump launched a series of airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas, he described it as an attack against "ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians." | | But locals in a town that was hit during the strike say terrorism has never been a problem for them.
(2025-12-28). Trump urges release of any Epstein files naming Democrats. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump urged the Justice Department (DOJ) Friday to "embarrass" any Democrats who worked with Jeffrey Epstein after it began poring over millions of documents linked to the late sex offender. | The DOJ began releasing records last week from the investigation into Epstein, a wealthy financier who died in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for trafficking underage girls for sex. | The latest disclosures on Tuesday contain numerous references to Trump including documents detailing flights he took on Epstein's private jet. | Trump was once a friend of Epstein but distanced himself afte…
(2025-12-28). Venezuela is not about drugs or migration. It is Trump's 'Ukraine moment'. strategic-culture.su Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Pentagon has deployed special operations aircraft, troops and equipment to the Caribbean region…
(2025-12-28). Wednesday 1/14: Webinar: US aggression towards Venezuela and its repercussions for Latin America. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/BX66_bP-OEqF2ERN7……
(2025-12-28). Trump's 15,000 troops powerless? Venezuela rolls out 158,000 tonnes of food under US pressure. hindustantimes.com Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez highlighted the government's response to U.S. pressure and economic sanctions through a nationwide food production and distribution drive. Speaking in Caracas, Rodríguez said more than 158,000 tonnes of food were delivered to over five million families in the final weeks of 2025, calling the communal production model key to resisting the U.S. blockade and ensuring a prosperous and independent 2026.
(2025-12-28). Venezuela Accuses US of Aggression, Wants Dialogue Amid US-Led Regime Change and Oil Claims (+Somaliland). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced that he remains willing to hold direct talks with US authorities, provided they take place "on the basis of respect." | "Our message is one of peace, love, and understanding," he declared during a cabinet meeting held on Friday, December 26, which was broadcast on state media. "And if, in the US, someone ever decides, based on respect, to engage in dialogue and move beyond failed [regime change] projects that have persisted for over 25 years, here there will always be a president who represents his people, ready to extend a hand and look for paths to peace, cooperatio…
(2025-12-28). Petrolio sotto sequestro: l'aggressione statunitense contro il Venezuela e la sfida all'ordine internazionale. strategic-culture.su Il sequestro di petroliere venezuelane e la minaccia di un "blocco totale" segnano un salto di qualità nella pressione USA contro Caracas. Pechino e Mosca denunciano sanzioni unilaterali illegali e ingerenze. In gioco non c'è solo il Venezuela, ma la tenuta del diritto internazionale. | Segue nostro Il sequestro di navi petroliere venezuelane da parte degli Stati Uniti, insieme al sistema di sanzioni unilaterali imposto da Washington con…
(2025-12-28). Air quality monitoring lacks scientific backing. tribune.com.pk 
Although the provincial government has significantly expanded the air quality monitoring network, the absence of a scientifically grounded comprehensive climate observatory and an updated emissions inventory to assess the actual sources and quantities of environmental emissions is emerging as a fundamental gap in policymaking. | As per the daily Air Quality Index, PM2.5 and PM10 levels in several cities of Punjab are being recorded at many times higher than the limits set by the World Health Organization (WHO). | Available real-time data shows that average PM2.5 concentrations in the province ranged from 161&#…
(2025-12-28). Governor-general urges Khorasan Razavi to host more cultural events. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Khorasan, as a large civilizational area, has the capacity to play a leading cultural role in the region by holding international events and conferences of Naqqali performance and Shahnameh recitation.
(2025-12-28). Afridi to flex power at Minar-e-Pakistan. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday announced that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) would hold a public rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on Sunday (today), turning a tightly-controlled Lahore visit into a challenge to an attempt to fence him in politically. | The announcement came on the second day of his stay, after Afridi managed to reach Liberty Roundabout late Friday night but was unable to deliver a planned address when a heavy police contingent sealed off all access routes, erecting pickets and effectively choking off the gathering. | The PTI leader brushed aside claims that the party'
(2025-12-28). Loading, unloading of basic goods increase at ports. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Handling of basic commodities at Iran's ports rose 12.4 percent year on year in the eighth Iranian calendar month of Aban (late October-late November), according to data released by the Ports and Maritime Organization.
(2025-12-28). 6.6 quake strikes off Taiwan: USGS. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-28). LVM3-M6 launch marks significant stride in India's space sector: PM Modi. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation's LVM3-M6 mission Wednesday December 24, 2025 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest ever, into its intended orbit.
(2025-12-28). Special driver's license tests planned for servants and pilgrims of Imam Reza Shrine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The cultural and tourism project honoring the servants and pilgrims of Astan Quds Razavi is being implemented by Touring & Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) in Mashhad (centered on the vast Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS), the capital city of Khorasan Razavi province, with the aim of promoting land tourism and developing automobile assistance services.
(2025-12-28). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-28). The Rise of the Sunni Crescent in 2025: The US and the Middle East. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Back in 2004, in an
(2025-12-28). Inoue beats Picasso by unanimous decision. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue said he was exhausted after defeating Mexico's Alan Picasso by unanimous decision in Riyadh on Saturday for his fourth win of 2025. | The fighter nicknamed "Monster" successfully defended his undisputed world super-bantamweight titles for the sixth time in his first fight in Saudi Arabia. | But it was not enough to knock out the gritty Picasso, as Inoue settled for a unanimous decision win for the second fight in a row. | The 32-year-old has had a jam-packed schedule this year and he blamed fatigue for a performance that he described as "not good". | "To be honest, I'm tired," he s…
(2025-12-28). Resilient Indian Exports Navigate Global Challenges Amid US Tariffs. devdiscourse.com Despite the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the US on Indian exports in 2025, India's export sector has shown remarkable adaptability, thanks to strategic market diversification. This resilience is expected to carry forward into 2026, underpinned by new trade agreements with the UK, Oman, and New Zealand.
(2025-12-28). Odegaard leads Arsenal to top spot. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's first club goal of the season helped his side beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 at home on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League table. | For the second week running, Arsenal kicked off having been displaced by Manchester City earlier in the day and they responded once again to the challenge although what appeared on paper a routine win was fraught with late nerves. | Odegaard's season has been disrupted by a knee injury but the Norwegian showed his trademark precision in the 14th minute to drive a left-footed shot low past Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen to give…
(2025-12-28). Why Maha schools with 'CBSE', 'Global' names are under scrutiny. ummid.com The schools and educational institutions in Maharashtra using 'CBSE', 'Global' and 'International' in their names have come under scrutiny following the release of a notification.
(2025-12-28). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-28). Blame game erupts between MQM factions over Dr Imran Farooq's murder. tribune.com.pk 
Following the death of Shumaila Imran, widow of slain Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Dr Imran Farooq, rival party factions — MQM-London and MQM-Pakistan — have been locked in a bitter blame game, with both sides accusing each other of orchestrating the murder of the party's former stalwart. | The war of words began on Sunday when, during a press conference in Karachi, MQM-P leader Mustafa Kamal alleged that Altaf Hussain had ordered the killing of Dr Imran Farooq. Kamal described his former political boss — the MQM founder — as "a theatrical man" who performed "item songs over corpses"
(2025-12-28). Iranian modern artworks on display in Shiraz gallery. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An exhibition of works by renowned Iranian artists such as Hossein Zenderoudi, Mohsen Vaziri-Moghaddam, Abbas Kiarostami, Parvaneh Etemadi, Monir Farmanfarmaian, Ardeshir Mohassess, and Lili Matin-Daftari is underway at Pirsook Gallery in Shiraz, Fars Province.
(2025-12-28). Zelenskiy to meet Trump in Florida as Russia hammers Ukraine with strikes. tribune.com.pk 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and US President Donald Trump will meet in Florida on Sunday to hammer out a plan to end the war in Ukraine, but face major differences on crucial issues and provocations from Russian air attacks. | Russia struck Kyiv and other parts of war-torn Ukraine with hundreds of missiles and drones on Saturday, knocking out power and heat in parts of the capital. Zelenskiy called it Russia's response to the ongoing US-brokered peace efforts. | Zelenskiy has told journalists that he plans to discuss the fate of eastern Ukraine's contested Donbas region during the meeting at Trump'
(2025-12-28). Open letter calls on country's largest tech company CEOs to power data centers with clean energy. nationofchange.org AI data center proposals across Indiana are said to have utility companies profiting and raising costs for customers.
(2025-12-28). Saturday 12/27: The white supremacist subtext of Greenland rhetoric: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of The American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-28). Ceasefire Enables Power Line Repairs at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant. devdiscourse.com Power line repairs started near Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) facilitated a local ceasefire, the agency announced on Sunday.
(2025-12-28). CAT 2025 Result Out: List of 10 Toppers. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-28). Bangladesh police confirm student leader killers fled to India. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh police on Sunday said the alleged killers of popular student leader Sharif Osman Hadi had fled to India, in comments likely to further strain relations with its neighbour. | Hadi, a vocal critic of India who took part in last year's mass uprising, was shot by masked assailants in Dhaka earlier this month and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Singapore. | "The killing was premeditated. Those behind it have been identified," SN Nazrul Islam, a senior Dhaka Metropolitan Police officer, said at a news conference. | Suspects Faisal Karim Masud and Alamgir Sheikh left Bangladesh through the…
(2025-12-28). Zelensky looks to secure Ukraine peace deal at Trump meet as Russian offensive mounts. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sit down on Sunday with Donald Trump and seek to secure the US president's stamp of approval for a new proposal to end the nearly four-year conflict with Russia. | The 20-point plan, which emerged from weeks of intense US-Ukraine negotiations, lacks Moscow's approval, and the face-to-face in Florida comes in the wake of a massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv.
(2025-12-28). Tehran to host Intl. Conference on Social Work, Social Capital. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 6th International Conference on Social Work and Social Capital is scheduled to be held in Tehran on January 6, 2026.
(2025-12-28). South Korea's Strategic Cabinet Appointment: A Budgetary Revamp. devdiscourse.com In a significant move, South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has appointed Lee Hye-hoon, known for her conservative stance, as the new budget minister. The announcement, made during a Sunday briefing by the presidential office spokesperson, marks a step forward in aligning economic growth with social welfare.
(2025-12-28). Iran attends regional workshop on Biodiversity Monitoring and National Reporting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has participated in a regional training workshop on biodiversity monitoring and national reporting for West Asian countries in Manama, Bahrain.
(2025-12-28). Hezbollah leader rejects foreign-backed disarmament drive as tool for Israeli annexation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In an address marking the memorial of founding leader Haj Mohammad "Abu Salim" Yaghi, Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the foreign-backed push to disarm the Resistance is a "Zionist-American project" intended to annex parts of Lebanon and reduce the remainder to a tool of Western hegemony.
(2025-12-28). Friday 1/2: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-28). Woman, three children found hanging in Karachi home; husband detained. tribune.com.pk 
A woman and three children were found hanging inside their home near Gunah Mandi in Karachi's Sohrab Goth area on Sunday, police said. | The woman's husband was taken into custody for questioning. | Police identified the deceased as 35-year-old Fatima, 11-year-old Sonam, 3-year-old Arzoo and 2-year-old Arman. | Fatima and Sonam were found hanging together in the centre of the house. Arzoo and Arman were found separately suspended from the ceiling on either side of the residence. | According to police, Fatima was an Afghan national and the second wife of Najibullah, a vegetable market worker originally from Pun…
(2025-12-28). Pro-Khalistan Sikhs, Hindu protesters clash in London. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-28). Serbia could face full-scale invasion soon? Vucic warns of attack ss Europe-Russia tensions rise. hindustantimes.com Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has warned that an attack on Serbia cannot be ruled out, citing escalating tensions between Europe and Russia linked to the war in Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to the Banjica military barracks in Belgrade, Vucic said Serbia must prepare for potential threats arising from what he described as growing military preparations for a wider Europe-Russia conflict. He announced plans to further strengthen Serbia's armed forces, including tank, missile and artillery units, alongside heavy investment in unmanned systems. Vucic also revealed that Serbia expects to open its first major d…
(2025-12-28). Russia still stands for establishment of Palestinian State. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says that Moscow still supports the establishment of a Palestinian State.
(2025-12-28). WorldX News interviews: a skillful bearer of information for their global audience. gilbertdoctorow.com Lavrov Warns Europe: Russia accuses European Union of escalating Ukraine conflict| NewsX World This brief interview was meant to be in anticipation of Zelensky's visit to Miami today for talks with Donald Trump. The full hourly news bulletin from which this interview has been extracted above, may be seen here: I use this opportunity to …
(2025-12-28). Asia's most dangerous secret yet? Japan races to nukes in 3 years, Beijing sounds war drums over… hindustantimes.com Chinese and regional media seize on Henry Kissinger's 2023 warning as debate grows over whether Japan, under PM Sanae Takaichi, might one day weaponize its civilian plutonium and advanced missile/space technologies despite Tokyo's public reaffirmation of its non‚Äënuclear principles amid soaring tensions with China and record defense spending. Watch for all the details.
(2025-12-28). Susa: Walking through one of the world's oldest cities. tehrantimes.com Visiting Susa was like stepping into a living history book. From the moment I arrived in this ancient city in southwest Iran, I felt I was walking through layers of time, each step revealing traces of civilizations that shaped human history.
(2025-12-28). Folios of Amol's history examined by cultural heritage experts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Research Institute of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has recently reviewed a number of historical documents and narratives related to the ancient city of Amol, located in Iran's northern Mazandaran province, which was historically known as Tabarestan.
(2025-12-28). Iran-linked Handala hackers claim Netanyahu aide Braverman's phone was breached. hindustantimes.com Iran-linked Handala hackers escalated their cyber campaign against Israel's leadership, claiming they breached the phone of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's chief of staff Tzachi Braverman. The hackers threatened staged leaks of alleged sensitive data, as Israeli officials say no confirmed phone compromise has yet been detected and the claims remain unproven. Watch for more…
(2025-12-28). When The USSR And China Saved Humanity. popularresistance.org 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism in World War Two. Unfortunately, the history of this extremely important conflict is not very well understood today. | It was not the United States and its Western allies that defeated fascism in WWII. That is a myth that is promoted by Hollywood movies. | In reality, it was the Soviet Union and China that defeated fascism in WWII. However, their heroic contribution was later erased by the West, when the US waged the First Cold War against the global socialist movement. | The vast majority — approximately 80% — of Nazi casualties were on the Ea…
(2025-12-28). Bahram Beyzaie, pillar of Iranian artistic heritage, passes away. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Bahram Beyzaie, a towering figure in Iranian theater, cinema, and literature passed away on his 87th birthday on Thursday, according to a statement from Stanford University's Iranian Studies Program, where he served as a distinguished visiting professor for over 15 years.
(2025-12-28). A Battered America Awaits Trump's Next Move. globalresearch.ca President Donald Trump's end of year speech to the American public that took place on December 17th was full of conceits over how the United States under the new regime in power is moving ahead on all fronts to benefit the American people.
(2025-12-28). Row deepens over vanished river wave in Munich. geo.tv 
(2025-12-28). Learning feminism before knowing its name: Verse's story from Myanmar. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-28). Trump says Zelensky 'Has nothing' without U.S. approval on Ukraine peace deal. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "doesn't have anything until he approves it," underscoring Washington's decisive role in shaping any potential peace deal with Russia. The remarks come ahead of a high-stakes meeting between the two leaders, as Kyiv presents a new 20-point proposal aimed at ending the nearly four-year war. Trump's comments highlight growing pressure on Ukraine to make concessions, even as Moscow shows little sign of shifting its position. Watch the full video to learn more.
(2025-12-28). Aston Villa turn the tables again. tribune.com.pk 
The latest comeback win by Aston Villa has highlighted coach Unai Emery's remarkable record of turning around games that has put his side firmly in the Premier League title race. | After Saturday's 2-1 win at Chelsea – their 12th in 13 league matches – Villa have claimed 18 points from losing positions so far this season, more than any other team. | And it's not just this year that the Spaniard has been impacting games with his decision-making: across the last three seasons, Villa have won more points from matches in which they were losing than any other Premier League team, according to data firm Opta. | In t…
(2025-12-28). Over 140 earthquakes hit Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 141 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 20 to 26, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-12-28). Will the Iraqi militias truly disarm? Will the US Troops Really Leave? juancole.com by For the first time, several well-known armed groups in Iraq have released statements supporting the idea of "
(2025-12-28). Iran exercises maximum restraint in view of provocations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iran shows maximum restraint and demonstrates openness to dialogue in response to all the West's provocations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.
(2025-12-28). Afghanistan says working with Tajikistan to investigate deadly border clash. geo.tv 
Taliban acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi speaks during a news conference in Kabul Afghanistan September 14, 2021. — ReutersTajik forces killed three alleged militants crossing from Afghanistan.Taliban say they are jointly investigating with Tajikistan.Kabul warns of…
(2025-12-28). Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Salah shines as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1. ummid.com Mohamed Salah led Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe on Monday December 22, 2025.
(2025-12-28). How to Download Instagram Highlight cover? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Unlock the full potential of your profile with our guide on how to download Instagram Highlight covers in high resolution.
(2025-12-28). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 28. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 28.
(2025-12-28). How a technical committee has turned into a strategic threat to Lebanon. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—What was introduced after the November 27, 2024 ceasefire as a purely technical arrangement has gradually evolved into a mechanism with political and security implications that extend far beyond its stated purpose.
(2025-12-28). Ukraine bombshell hits before Trump talks, Budanov says Russia's army growing stronger than ever. hindustantimes.com On the eve of Trump—Zelensky talks, Ukraine's spy chief Kyrylo Budanov concedes Russia met its 2025 recruitment goal of 403,000 troops and is targeting 409,000 in 2026 with big cash incentives, just as doubts grow over the future of the Czech shell-supply initiative and Western officials warn Kyiv to prepare for a war that could stretch into 2026 despite fresh European financial support.
(2025-12-28). Sacramento 175 – Sacramento River District Kwanzaa Celebration. indybay.org Sacramento River District and Old Sacramento poised to embrace "Matunda Ya Kwanza" in a good way as we open the archives and libraries to ferret out "First Fruits of the Harvest."
(2025-12-28). PBC rejects Punjab's new property law. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) has unanimously rejected the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Act, 2025, warning the PML-N Punjab government to refrain from what it termed the "unlawful aspirations of land mafias". | The decision was taken during the 247th meeting of the PBC, held on Saturday at the Supreme Court Building in Islamabad, with Vice Chairman Chaudhry Tahir Nasrullah Warraich presiding. | In a strongly worded resolution, the PBC condemned the Punjab government for passing the law, stating that it was unconstitutional, unlawful and in direct conflict with established legal framewo…
(2025-12-28). 'The Somaliland move was made against Türkiye'. uwidata.com 
By àñzgàºr Altƒ±nba≈ü On December 26, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he "recognizes Somaliland," the separatist administration in Somalia, as an independent state. Netanyahu signed the recognition during a video call with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi. Many organizations and countries, including the African Union (55 countries), reacted to the decision. Retired Naval …
(2025-12-28). UAE president's Pakistan visit signals push on trade, investment, Gulf balancing. hindustantimes.com Amid escalating tensions in Yemen, where Saudi warplanes targeted UAE-backed forces, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan landed in Islamabad for his first official visit to Pakistan. Welcomed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, the leaders held talks aimed at expanding trade, investment, and regional security cooperation. What does this high-profile visit mean for Pakistan's economy and its delicate balancing act in Gulf geopolitics?
(2025-12-28). Sa Pinto confirms Rezaeian's departure from Esteghlal. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Esteghlal head coach Ricardo Sa Pinto has officially confirmed that the club's controversial player, Ramin Rezaeian, will part ways with the team during the midseason break.
(2025-12-28). Monday 12/29: 27th Annual, California 175 – California State Capitol Kwanzaa. indybay.org California State Capitol | 10th & Capitol Mall | Downtown Sacramento…
(2025-12-28). Strengthening Congress: A Call for Organizational Renewal. devdiscourse.com During the Congress's 140th Foundation Day, Shashi Tharoor supported the views of his colleague Digvijaya Singh on the need to strengthen the party organization.
(2025-12-28). True, Rigzone, 2025 Was Quiet in the USA For Hurricanes. wattsupwiththat.com This science based reporting is refreshing, though suspicious, because one wonders if the news was bad, if the season was worse than usual, whether they would then attribute it to climate change. One wonders why the first no-landfall year in a decade (a good thing) isn't caused by climate change, while bad weather is, at least according to much of the media.
(2025-12-28). Nigeria takes charge on camera, corrects US' tomahawk mishap with precision intel for the first time. hindustantimes.com Nigeria has confirmed conducting airstrikes against two major Islamic State (ISIS) positions in Sokoto State in close coordination with the United States. Information Minister Mohammed Idris said the precision strikes targeted foreign ISIS elements infiltrating from the Sahel and were carried out with full involvement of Nigeria's armed forces. Authorities reported no civilian casualties, calling the operation part of wider counterterrorism efforts amid rising security concerns across the country.
(2025-12-28). Is the UAE sailing Israel's ship in the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The United Arab Emirates has long sought to project itself as a modern, pragmatic power, striking a balance between economic dynamism and regional influence. Yet its deepening partnership with Israel reveals a trajectory that is less about stability and more about embedding Israeli interests into fragile states. From southern Yemen to Somaliland and Sudan, Abu Dhabi's actions increasingly resemble those of a proxy, enabling Israel's ambitions in one of the world's most sensitive maritime corridors.
(2025-12-28). IAF to show second Iranian female-directed feature film. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The restored version of "The Sealed Soil," a 1977 Iranian film directed by Marva Nabili, will be shown at the cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) in Tehran on Monday.
(2025-12-28). How Washington is setting the stage for global shipping chaos. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Contrary to claims made in American analyses, the main threat to global energy security and international trade is the aggressive and unilateral foreign policy of the United States.
(2025-12-28). Trumpist fascism: The worm turns. links.org.au 
Kevin B. Anderson — The Trumpist fascist overreach has led to increased support for a wide array of forms of resistance.
(2025-12-28). Fanning the flames: How US arms sales destabilize Taiwan and violate China's sovereignty. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — China's decision to impose countermeasures on U.S. military-linked companies and senior executives is neither impulsive nor symbolic. It is a calibrated response to Washington's latest and most provocative escalation on the Taiwan question: an unprecedented $11.1 billion arms package to China's Taiwan region.
(2025-12-28). Bilawal Bhutto urges PTI to shun 'extremist politics', return to democratic norms. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to abandon what he described as extremist politics and return to conventional political engagement. | "Based on our history and experience, our advice is that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) should leave extremism and bring its politics back within democratic boundaries. This will be better for their party, their leader, their workers and for the country's overall political environment," Bilawal said while inaugurating an intensive care unit at the Larkana Children's Hospital on Sunday. | Bilawal criticised PTI for attacki…
(2025-12-28). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-28). PTI says dialogue hinges on 'level playing field,' signals continued street protests. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership said the party will move toward dialogue with the government only after securing a "level playing field" through sustained street protests, rejecting the notion of entering talks from a position of weakness. | The stance was outlined by Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Sohail Afridi and PTI Secretary-General Salman Akram Raja during a series of meetings in Lahore, where party leaders gathered to launch a fresh street movement on the directives of jailed party founder Imran Khan. | Speaking to journalists in Lahore's Defence Housing Authority, Afridi said reconciliatio…
(2025-12-28). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory (FIDH-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained, including human rights defenders.
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(2025-12-28). Uganda and Tanzania settle for draw. tribune.com.pk 
Uche Ikpeazu scored a late equaliser before teammate Allan Okello missed a penalty as Uganda had to settle for a 1-1 draw with East African rivals Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations Group C clash in Rabat on Saturday. | It is a first point for both sides in their pool after they opened their 2025 campaign with defeats by Tunisia and Nigeria, respectively. Those two sides are in action later on Saturday in Fes. | The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. | The top two teams in each group, as well as the four best third-placed sides across the six…
(2025-12-28). New Israel-Greece-Cyprus military agreement targets Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Jerusalem Post reported that Israel, Greece, and Cyprus have finalized a military cooperation framework for 2026, reinforcing a trilateral security partnership in the Eastern Mediterranean.According to the Israeli military, the agreement was signed last week in Nicosia, with the announcement made public on Sunday. The Israeli delegation was led by Brig. Gen. Amit Adler, head of foreign cooperation in the Israeli armed forces, who met with Greek and Cypriot defense officials to coordinate implementation.The plan outlines joint military drills, coordinated exercises, and the creation of specialized worki…
(2025-12-28). Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Battlefield creator, dies in Ferrari crash. ummid.com Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally successful video games Call of Duty and Battlefield , has died in a crash while he was driving his Ferrari sports car.
(2025-12-28). Guinea's Pivotal Presidential Election: A Turning Point Amid Challenges. devdiscourse.com Guinea's citizens are casting their votes in a crucial presidential election, the first since the 2021 coup led by Gen Mamadi Doumbouya. Analysts suggest the voting outcome may favor Doumbouya, given the significantly weakened opposition.
(2025-12-28). Maha TET 2025 Answer Key: Deadline to Raise Objections Dec 27. ummid.com The Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination has released on its website mahatet.in the interim Answer Keys of Paper 1 and Paper 2 of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (Maha TET 2025).
(2025-12-28). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2025-12-28). Inflation rate rises 1.8%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Statistical Center of Iran (SCI) has put the average inflation rate in the twelve-month period ended on November 21, which marks the end of the ninth Iranian calendar month Azar, at 42.2 percent, rising 1.8 percent from the figure for the twelve-month ended to the seventh month.
(2025-12-28). Ukraine in confusion after Russia's surprise attack? Putin's troops storm Dimitrov from all sides. hindustantimes.com Russia says its Eastern Group of Forces has broken through Ukrainian defensive lines in the Zaporizhzhia region, advancing more than seven kilometres toward key logistics hubs. Speaking to President Vladimir Putin, commanders claimed control of over 210 square kilometres since early December and the liberation of 10 settlements across Zaporizhzhia and the Dnipropetrovsk region. Russian officials also announced the full capture of the city of Dimitrov, with troops conducting clearance and demining operations. Ukraine's General Staff has dismissed Moscow's claims as false but acknowledged that fighting in the area…
(2025-12-28). Wirtz scores as Liverpool sink Wolves. tribune.com.pk 
Florian Wirtz's first Liverpool goal fired the Reds into the Premier League's top four despite an unconvincing 2-1 win over Wolves on a day both clubs paid tribute to Diogo Jota. | Jota, who was killed in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva in July, won four trophies after joining Liverpool from Wolves in 2020. | Two of his children led the teams out as mascots, while his wife Rute Cardoso watched on from the sidelines. | Both sets of fans sang chants in Jota's name in the 18th and 20th minutes ⚪ the shirt numbers he wore during his spells at Molineux and Anfield respectively. | "After the traged…
(2025-12-28). Nigeria win to qualify, Senegal draw. tribune.com.pk 
Star strikers Victor Osimhen and Sadio Mane scored on Saturday as Nigeria qualified for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, and Senegal edged closer to joining them. | Osimhen opened the scoring for the Super Eagles just before half-time, and they built a three-goal lead before surviving a late Tunisia rally to win 3-2 in Fes. | Victory ensured three-time champions Nigeria became the second nation after record seven-time winners Egypt to secure a last-16 place. | Mane struck as Senegal came from behind to draw 1-1 with the Democratic Republic in Tangiers, a result that kept both former…
(2025-12-28). PCB appoints Wasim Akram as PSL brand ambassador. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced the appointment of former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram as the brand ambassador of the HBL Pakistan Super League. | Addressing a press conference in Lahore, Naqvi said Wasim Akram will actively work for the promotion of the PSL and will also be present during the auction of two new PSL franchises scheduled for January 8. | PCB is now fully focused on the upcoming auction, said Naqvi, noting that there is tremendous interest from investors. He expressed confidence that the teams would be sold at strong prices. The PCB chairman revealed that 10 parties have q…
(2025-12-28). Mustafa Kamal accuses Altaf Hussain of ordering Imran Farooq killing. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan leader and Federal Minister Mustafa Kamal on Sunday accused the party's founder, Altaf Hussain, of orchestrating the murder of senior MQM leader Dr Imran Farooq. | Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Kamal alleged that Hussain ordered the killing while intoxicated. He said the murder was carried out on Hussain's instructions. | Dr Farooq was among the founding members of the MQM when it began as a student movement. He was widely regarded as the party's ideological architect and played a key role in shaping its constitution, discipline and organisational structure…
(2025-12-28). Saturday 12/27: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-28). CTET 2026 Registration Date Extended Till Dec 30. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date of registration and candidate application for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) till December 30, 2025.
(2025-12-28). China, the United States, and the War Economy. globalresearch.ca First published by Global Research on December 18, 2025 | As a long-time observer of China, who has been deeply inspired by the best of the Chinese tradition of moral philosophy, I feel compelled to make a statement about the current …
(2025-12-28). Dubai to host 48 fireworks displays for New Year's celebrations. geo.tv 
An aerial view of fireworks in Dubai. — X@DXBMediaOfficeDUBAI: As the countdown to 2026 begins, Dubai is preparing to light up the sky with an awe-inspiring spectacle of fireworks. In a celebration set to captivate the world, Dubai will host 48 dazzling fireworks displays…
(2025-12-28). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-28). Winter weather in US Northeast leads to thousands of flight delays, cancellations. geo.tv 
A Delta Air Lines plane prepares to take off during a winter storm at Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York, US, December 26, 2025. — ReutersAirline flight cancellations, delays mount.Up to a foot of snow fell in New York state.Officials warn of treacherous…
(2025-12-28). Saturday 12/27: Universal land access: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-28). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-28). No evidence of kite-string involvement in Lahore injury case, police clarify. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-28). Somalia demands Israel withdraw Somaliland recognition. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Somalia has demanded Israel reverse its recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, condemning the move as an act of "aggression that will never be tolerated".
(2025-12-28). Bangladesh police say student leader Osman Hadi's killers fled to India. geo.tv 
Activists of the Anti-Discriminatory Student Movement gather at the University of Dhaka's Teacher Student Centre , demanding the capital punishment for Bangladeshi former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for the deaths of students during anti-quota protests, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, August 13,…
(2025-12-28). Distinguishing Chinese Countermeasures from US Sanctions. dissidentvoice.org 
On 26 December, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (PRC) announced countermeasures against US military-related companies and senior executives. Most western mass media has been referring to China as imposing sanctions rather than countermeasures, but the distinction is important. The US uses sanctions offensively, as a punitive measure to achieve …
(2025-12-28). Nine killed, including five children, in stabbing attack in Suriname. tribune.com.pk 
At least nine people, including five children, were killed in a stabbing attack in Suriname's capital Paramaribo, police said on Sunday. | According to authorities, the suspect attacked neighbours and children during the overnight incident, using a sharp object. Four adults and five minors were killed, while a sixth child and another adult sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital. | Police said officers opened fire when the suspect attempted to attack them during the arrest. He was shot in the legs and remains hospitalised under guard. Investigations into the motive behind the attack are ongoing.
(2025-12-28). Gautam Adani's Rise: An Inspiration for Dreamers at Baramati's AI Excellence Centre Inauguration. devdiscourse.com Industrialist Gautam Adani was recently lauded by NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar as an inspirational figure for young dreamers during the opening of the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati.
(2025-12-28). Iran's petchem production capacity to hit 131.5m tons: NPC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — The chief executive of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) says production capacity of petrochemical products will reach 131.5 million tons by the end of the country's 7th Five-Year Socioeconomic and Cultural Development…
(2025-12-28). Russia backs Iran, slams West' 'blackmail' amid nuclear tensions with Israel, US. hindustantimes.com Russia reiterated strong backing for Iran as nuclear tensions with the United States and Israel intensified, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accusing the West of pressure and political blackmail. Lavrov said Iran has shown restraint and readiness for dialogue despite provocations, while warning that Israeli threats to use force are a serious concern. The remarks come as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed Tehran is in a "full-fledged war" with the U.S., Israel, and Europe. The warning coincides with renewed regional anxiety ahead of a Netanyahu-Trump meeting, months after Israeli and U.S. strikes trig…
(2025-12-28). Support CN at 30: The Meaning of Independent Media. consortiumnews.com During Consortium News' 30th Anniversary, Editor-in-Chief Joe Lauria explains what independent media and ethics mean to CN. CN Editor Joe Lauria made the following brief remarks at the Mut Zum Ethiks conference in Switzerland in August. The min. audio recording…
(2025-12-28). Pakistan to settle $1b UAE liability via Fauji Group deal. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday reiterated that Pakistan which was once dubbed as 'diplomatically isolated' had emerged strong and prominent diplomatically, politically and economically among the comity of nations, owing to the dynamic policies of the incumbent government. | The DPM/FM, presenting annual achievements and role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at a news conference, said that their pro-active, principled and firm stance over key global issues won accolades and acknowledged at the global foras. | Referring to recent visit of the UAE president, he…
(2025-12-28). Amsterdam based Nebius partnered w/ DataOne trying to destroy Vineland NJ with H2O Stealing Data Center. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: It is also an appropriate aside to use this opportunity to question the current use of data in…
(2025-12-28). Google rolls back portrait lock setting in Phone app beta. tribune.com.pk Google briefly tested a new setting in its Phone app that allowed users to lock calls in portrait mode, a move aimed at addressing complaints about the recently introduced landscape calling screen. | The option, labelled "Keep portrait mode on calls," was added to the app's beta channel and designed to prevent accidental screen rotation during calls, particularly for users who keep system-wide auto-rotate enabled. | The landscape interface features a two-column layout, with caller details on one side and call controls on the other, a change that some users found disruptive while on the move. | However, the fea…
(2025-12-28). KEAM 2026: List of Certificates released ahead of registration. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' the list of Certificates and Documents required for online registration of KEAM 2026.
(2025-12-28). Economists Call For The Suspension Of Sri Lanka's Debt. popularresistance.org The Institute of Political Economy (IPE), Sri Lanka and the UK-based Debt Justice issued a joint statement demanding the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suspend Sri Lanka's debt repayment to help it tackle its prolonged economic crisis compounded by Cyclone Ditwah. | The statement, signed by over 120 well-known economists from across the world including Jayati Ghosh and Utsa Patnaik from India, Nobel-prize winner Joseph Stiglitz, and French economist Thomas Piketty, asks the IMF to prioritize the welfare of people and their development over financial obligations to external creditors.
(2025-12-28). Dubai police seize electric bikes from 90 riders for dangerous stunts at Kite beach. geo.tv 
This image shows e-bikes seized by Dubai Police at Kite Beach sports tracks. — X/@DubaiPoliceHQDubai Police have taken action against 90 individuals, seizing their electric bikes after they were caught performing dangerous stunts on the sports tracks near Kite Beach, a popular…
(2025-12-28). Israel warns Iran missile barrages could match 'small nuclear' devastation. hindustantimes.com Israel is publicly treating Iran's ballistic missile barrages as an "extremely serious" threat and warning that large salvos could cause destruction comparable to a "small nuclear weapon," but that is a metaphor for damage and not evidence that the missiles are actually nuclear‚Äëarmed. Israeli assessments now describe the "Iran front" as the most dangerous strategic challenge, even as they admit their recent operations did not eliminate Iran's missile arsenal or its production base. Watch for details…
(2025-12-28). Iraq says it is preparing to host Iran-US Talks in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani reportedly said his country is making efforts to arrange a bilateral meeting between Iran and the United States in Baghdad to resume dialogue.
(2025-12-28). Uttar Pradesh's Security Blueprint: A Model for India. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has praised the state's law and order situation, claiming it serves as an exemplary model for other states. This assertion was made during the 'Police Manthan' conference, which focused on advancing smart policing inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of law enforcement.
(2025-12-28). Sikh activists clash with BJP supporters outside Bangladesh Embassy in London. geo.tv 
Sikh activist and Hindu groups protest outside Bangladesh Embassy in London, UK on December 28, 2025. — Geo NewsHindu groups' protest met with pro-Khalistan activists.Police addresses scuffle, intervenes and restores order.India persecuting Sikhs, Muslims, Christians: Sikh…
(2025-12-28). 10 Muslims win 2025 Maharashtra Civic Body President Polls. ummid.com As many as 10 Muslims have won the 2025 Municipal Council President elections in different parts of Maharashtra results of which were declared on Monday.
(2025-12-28). Corrupt Corporate City Officials Privatizing GG Botanical Gardens For Disney Aesthetic. indybay.org The corrupt CEO of Golden Gate Park Stephanie Linder without public comment or debate has wrecked the Botanical gardens for a Disney style light show for people who can pay $28 to $48 a ticket. They have blighted the park for more privatization and their commercialization of Golden Gate Park shutting off more and more of the park for months for concerts that cost hundreds of dollars for tickets. | Billionaire SF Mayor Daniel Lurie has also given away Kezar stadium to his cronies and financial supporters as the park is sold off to the highest bidder.
(2025-12-28). Video: Man praises Netanyahu after Israel recognizes Somaliland. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A video recently flooded social media, capturing several Somali men holding the Israeli flag as one praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel recognized Somaliland as a country.Similar to the clip in question, several others captured many holding the Somaliland flag alongside the Israeli flag to celebrate the decision. According to a translation on X (formerly Twitter), the Somali man said while holding the Israeli flag, "Netanyahu is the best man in the entire world, the one who answered our phone call. The way you made us happy today, we ask Allah to make you happy."Video: Man praise…
(2025-12-28). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. globalresearch.ca The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters.
(2025-12-28). When negotiation is unavoidable: Strategies of engagement and resistance. tehrantimes.com LONDON – Lebanon's government is under severe pressure. It is in a phase of accommodating imposed American demands, within the limits of what it is capable of achieving. Accommodating the American demands is one of the rare skills that Lebanon happens to master. The Lebanese state does not aim to benefit from the latent capabilities the resistance presents.
(2025-12-28). Gol Gohar stun Esteghlal in 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Gol Gohar football team shocked Esteghlal with a 1-0 victory on Sunday in the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League, climbing above their hosts in the standings.
(2025-12-28). Three more sites added to national protected areas. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Department of Environment (DOE) has added three new sites in Fars, Alborz, and Golestan provinces to the national protected areas across the country.
(2025-12-28). Dan Goldman Supported Warrantless Spying on Americans. Now His Primary Opponent Is Hitting Him for It. theintercept.com 
Goldman was among a clutch of Democrats who voted for an NSA spy program, despite warnings about Trump's return to power.
(2025-12-28). Over 20 muslim countries condemn Israel's Somaliland recognition. tribune.com.pk 
Foreign ministers of more than 20 Muslim-majority countries issued a joint statement Sunday, rejecting Israel's recognition of Somaliland, which Israel announced on December 26. | The statement, released by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the recognition violates international law and the United Nations Charter, which protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. | üîäPR No.3Ô∏è‚É£8Ô∏è‚É£5Ô∏è‚É£/2Ô∏è‚É£0Ô&pr…
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(2025-12-28). Three Iranian satellites launched from Russia. geo.tv 
(2025-12-28). Comanche Triumphs Again: A Turbulent Sydney to Hobart Journey. devdiscourse.com Master Lock Comanche emerged victorious in the Sydney to Hobart race, outpacing its closest rivals, LawConnect and HSK Scallywag 100. Overcoming damage in the previous year, Comanche completed the journey in two days, five hours, and three minutes.
(2025-12-28). Vehicles without e-tags barred from entering Islamabad from Jan 1. tribune.com.pk 
Vehicles without e-tags will not be allowed to enter Islamabad from January 1, announced Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday. | The Islamabad administration made e-tags mandatory for all vehicles operating in the capital on November 17. Vehicles already equipped with m-tag will not be required to obtain the new tag. | To enhance security and make the federal capital safer, the district administration has decided that every vehicle on Islamabad's roads must have an e-tag. The requirement applies to all vehicles registered in Islamabad as well as other provinces. | Naqvi has sought a comprehensive plan to t…
(2025-12-28). Wednesday 3/25: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2025-12-28). Head backs Weatherald as opening partner. tribune.com.pk 
Australia batter Travis Head has endorsed Jake Weatherald as an opening partner following the South Australian's rough start as a test cricketer in the Ashes. | Weatherald's batting average is a tick under 21 since his test debut in the Ashes opener in Perth, dragged down by scores of 10 and five in the four-wicket defeat to England on a tough pitch in the fourth test in Melbourne. | "He showed a lot of glimpses over his first four tests, and it's not always going to go your way," Head said on Sunday of Weatherald. | "There's a lot of guys that have looked like they've been under the pump with the bat who are…
(2025-12-28). Contrails and their claimed climatic effect. wattsupwiththat.com After also analyzing nearly half a million flights across the North Atlantic, the research team has generated new insights.
(2025-12-28). China Changes Everything: A Book Review. dissidentvoice.org 
A new book edited by Kyle Ferrana, China Changes Everything, bills itself as an anthology by "social justice activists, journalists, and commentators" and brings together chapters about the People's Republic of China written by prominent left-wing analysts, including Arnold August, Roger Harris, Radhika Desai, Carlos Martinez, Gerald Horne, Lee Siu Hin, Margaret Kimberley, Danny Haiphong, …
(2025-12-28). Meet Aditya Menon: The Quint Journo who declared he is a Muslim. ummid.com Aditya Menon, The Quint Journalist, recently sparked a storm by declaring that he had converted to Islam when he was still a teenager, and is a practicing Muslim since the age of 20.
(2025-12-28). Power Restored to Kyiv: Resilience Amid Russian Attacks. devdiscourse.com Ukraine's leading private energy provider announced on Sunday the restoration of power to nearly 750,000 households in Kyiv, following a Russian air attack that caused emergency outages the previous day. This attack, involving both missiles and drones, resulted in two fatalities and over a million homes losing power in and around the capital.
(2025-12-28). Parl. holds open session as president defends budget bill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iran's parliament held an open session on Sunday under the chairmanship of Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, with President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance.
(2025-12-28). Star-Studded Celebrations at Salman Khan's 60th Birthday. devdiscourse.com Bollywood icon Salman Khan marked a milestone on Saturday, celebrating his 60th birthday surrounded by family and renowned figures at his Panvel farmhouse.
(2025-12-28). Russia launches massive 500-drone barrage on Ukraine infrastructure | Putin. hindustantimes.com Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine, deploying over 500 drones in a coordinated strike that targeted key infrastructure and military sites. The massive barrage underscores Moscow's escalating air campaign as fighting intensifies and diplomatic efforts stall. Ukrainian officials say air defenses were activated nationwide amid growing concerns over winter attacks and long-term strategic pressure from Russia. Watch the full video to know more.
(2025-12-28). Low voter turnout marks Myanmar's first election since 2021 military coup. tribune.com.pk 
Under the shadow of civil war and questions over the poll's credibility, voters in Myanmar cast their ballots in apparently low numbers in a general election on Sunday, the first since a military coup toppled the last civilian government in 2021. | The junta, having crushed pro-democracy protests after the coup and sparked a nationwide rebellion, said the three-phase vote would bring political stability to the impoverished Southeast Asian nation, despite international condemnation of the exercise. | But the United Nations, some Western countries and human rights groups have said the vote is not free, fair or c…
(2025-12-28). Aussie Greens Demand Wind Farm Cancellation to Protect Endangered Birds. wattsupwiththat.com The Green on Green civil war is heating up in Australia.
(2025-12-28). China signals more proactive fiscal stance for 2026. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- China's finance ministry has signaled a shift toward a more aggressive fiscal policy in 2026, underscoring Beijing's preparations for renewed economic pressure from an escalating trade confrontation with the United States. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said fiscal policy would become more "proactive," with expanded government spending aimed at maintaining expenditure momentum and boosting domestic demand.Speaking at a national fiscal and taxation work conference, Lan emphasized increased use of government bond issuance and more efficient transfer payments to support what officials describe as "high-quality…
(2025-12-28). Explained: Apple's New MIE Security Feature. ummid.com While MTE is a hardware feature that is exclusive to the iPhone 17 series, some of the other improvements that Apple includes in MIE are implemented in iOS 26, and they will be accessible to older devices.
(2025-12-28). "Who Am I" , a Documentary Film. globalresearch.ca First published on November 7, 2024 | "Who Am I" is part of a long-term series on self-empowerment by Dr. Gary Null. | In this episode, we have to look back, and we can look back to the greatest generations who suffered …
(2025-12-28). 21 Islamic, African states condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland as destabilizing. tehrantimes.com Representatives of 21 Islamic, Arab, and African countries on Friday condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability, Anadolu reported Saturday.
(2025-12-28). Instrumental Reason and Left Politics. indybay.org When market liberals claim that the market is the most complete way of obtaining information in order to make decisions, and when one now realizes – not only from a left-wing perspective – that more and more areas of life are subject to this marketization, this shows how capitalist reproduction works by excluding a comprehensive, non-instrumental reason.
(2025-12-28). Maulana Fazlur Rehman: An Indian Supporter In Pakistan. ummid.com Pakistani opposition leader and Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a pointed critique of Pakistan's military leadership, specifically targeting Army chief Asim Munir and the country's policy toward Afghanistan.
(2025-12-28). Quiet courage of ordinary people can rebuild a world in crisis. scmp.com My son, who is almost four, has recently become obsessed with the universe. He can recite the planets of the solar system and tell anyone who will listen that Pluto — his favourite — was once a planet but was reclassified as a "dwarf planet" in 2006. | Now that he has a sense of scale and size, he has developed a habit of comparing everything: an ant is smaller than a leaf, the Earth is smaller than the sun, the sun is just a dot in the galaxy, and the galaxy is a tiny part of the universe.
(2025-12-28). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-28). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2025-12-28). Major hack exposes Netanyahu's chief aide in corruption scandal. tehrantimes.com THERAN — The illusion of impenetrable security surrounding Benjamin Netanyahu's administration has been shattered once again, revealing what cyber resistance group Handala called the "rotten core of power" festering within Israel in a statement on its website on Sunday.
(2025-12-28). US spying on Iran over Iraqi airspace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadeq has announced that Tehran has identified American reconnaissance flights using Iraqi airspace to spy on Iranian territory.
(2025-12-28). Tehran to host Nowruz summit with ministers, ambassadors from 18 countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran is set to host an international Nowruz summit with ministers from 18 countries in Tehran from March 27 to 29, 2026, a senior official from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said on Sunday.
(2025-12-28). Ex-SBP gov Shamshad dies at 71. tribune.com.pk 
Former State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) governor Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Saturday passed away at the age of 71 due to cardiac arrest. | Akhtar was serving as chairperson of the Pakistan Stock Exchange at the time of her death, giving her a rare role spanning the country's monetary policy, fiscal management and capital markets. | She served as the 14th SBP governor from 2006 to 2009 and later assumed the role of caretaker finance minister during the interim governments formed ahead of the 2018 and 2024 general elections. | Born in Hyderabad, Akhtar received her early education in Karachi and Islamabad and was known f…
(2025-12-28). Monday 12/29: No Monarchs Monday: Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-12-28). Thursday 1/1: 11th Annual New Years Day Polar Plunge & World Naked Bike Ride-San Francisco Beach Party. indybay.org Ocean Beach, Taraval Street and Ocean Beach Crossing, San Francisco…
(2025-12-28). Trump-Putin call sets stage for Ukraine peace talks in Florida. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The former president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced that he had a phone call with Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, just before his meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, in Florida. This comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine are ramping up. | Trump called the call "productive." He said it happened just hours before his scheduled talks with Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The meeting is likely to center on the latest U.S.-led peace proposal, which aims to bring an end to the conflict that began with Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. | Rus…
(2025-12-28). Bangladesh's student-led party allies with JI ahead of election. geo.tv 
Bangladeshi students, who were at the forefront of last year's protests that ousted then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, join the inauguration event of a new political party named National Citizen Party, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, February 28, 2025. — ReutersNCP chief says final list of…
(2025-12-28). Temperature may fall to 11 ∞C as PMD forecasts light rain in Karachi on Dec 30. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Meteorological Department forecast light drizzle and rain in Karachi during the night of December 30, with cloudy conditions likely to persist through the day and temperatures expected to drop further, while rainfall and snowfall are also anticipated in several other parts of the country in the coming days. | According to the Met Office's Early Warning Centre, the city is likely to remain overcast, with chances of drizzle and light rainfall at night. The department said the expected rainfall may bring the minimum temperature down to around 11 degrees Celsius, while the maximum temperature is likel…
(2025-12-28). The Least Among Us: The Elemental Heart of the Story. commondreams.org 
This holiday season, writes John Pavlovitz, "it's a Herculean task to let our hearts be light." Daily, we confront the afflictions of an impossibly dark time – the cruelties wrought by a vile assemblage of hacks, liars, racists, and sadists who delight in Christmas-decked thugs menacing brown people with, "YOU'RE GOING HO HO HOME." Instead, we celebrate the judges, artists, pastors, organizers, brave pols, and regular people, aka "Radical Left Scum," refusing to bow to fascism. Go towards the light, and ____ these people.We started this on Boxing Day – a British holiday described as the day when either gifts…
(2025-12-28). UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'ugcnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-28). 'Threat to int'l peace': Pakistan joins OIC, other nations in rejecting Israel's recognition of Somaliland. geo.tv 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis after a trilateral meeting at the Citadel of David Hotel, in Jerusalem, December 22, 2025. — ReutersMuslim…
(2025-12-28). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-28). TOP STORY 2025: Skilled visas expose cracks in Government immigration policy. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-28). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-28). Somaliland stuns US & Gulf again after Israel recognition, pushes back with… hindustantimes.com Somaliland has welcomed Israel's decision to formally recognise it as an independent state, calling the move a historic breakthrough after more than three decades of diplomatic isolation. In an exclusive interview, Somaliland's Deputy Information Minister Muuse Askar Guuled said Israel's recognition could pave the way for broader international acceptance, citing Somaliland's stability, democracy and strategic location. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Somalia and several regional powers, underscoring rising geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa.
(2025-12-28). Industriales enfrentará a Mayabeque en cuartos de final. cubadebate.cu Industriales dividió honores este sábado con los Vegueros de Pinar del Río en el estadio Capitán San Luis y aseguró la quinta plaza en la fase regular de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los Leones se ubicaron a medio juego por detras de los Huracanes de Mayabeque, equipo que enfrentará en cuartos de final con independencia de lo que suceda en su último partido pendiente.
(2025-12-28). Industriales enfrentará a Mayabeque en cuartos de final. cubadebate.cu Industriales dividió honores este sábado con los Vegueros de Pinar del Río en el estadio Capitán San Luis y aseguró la quinta plaza en la fase regular de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los Leones se ubicaron a medio juego por detras de los Huracanes de Mayabeque, equipo que enfrentará en cuartos de final con independencia de lo que suceda en su último partido pendiente.
(2025-12-28). Arriba ferry "Perseverancia" a la Isla de la Juventud. cubadebate.cu El Grupo Empresarial de Transporte Marítimo Portuario (GEMAR) y la empresa armadora Prácticos de Cuba informan que la reparación planificada del ferry "Perseverancia", calificada como intermedia por la sociedad clasificadora, concluyó el pasado 24 de diciembre, luego de que la embarcación cumpliera con éxito las pruebas de muelle y mar.
(2025-12-28). Excelentes vínculos bilaterales entre Cuba y Rusia. cubadebate.cu Desde que el experimentado diplomático asumió el alto cargo en Cuba, en febrero de 2023, las relaciones entre ambos países han continuado fortaleciéndose. Para conocer sus criterios sobre éste y otros aspectos, Cubaenresumen conversó con Víktor Koronelli quien anteriormente representó a su país en Argentina y de México.
(2025-12-28). Excelentes vínculos bilaterales entre Cuba y Rusia. cubadebate.cu Desde que el experimentado diplomático asumió el alto cargo en Cuba, en febrero de 2023, las relaciones entre ambos países han continuado fortaleciéndose. Para conocer sus criterios sobre éste y otros aspectos, Cubaenresumen conversó con Víktor Koronelli quien anteriormente representó a su país en Argentina y de México.
(2025-12-28). Somaliland: How The World Reacted To Israeli Recognition. popularresistance.org Israel's decision to become the first country to recognise the breakaway region of Somaliland has been condemned by a string of countries, while the US president said he was not ready to immediately follow in Israel's footsteps. | Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, announced on Friday that he had signed a mutual declaration to recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. | Somaliland has been part of the unified Somali Republic since 1960, but declared its independence in 1991 and established a de facto state.
(2025-12-28). Destaca Primer Ministro desempeño de la agricultura urbana durante más de tres décadas. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero Cruz, reconoció el desempeño de la agricultura urbana en el fomento de una cultura alimentaria y nutricional de la población.
(2025-12-28). San Petersburgo enviará tres ambulancias y un Lada Iskra a Cuba. cubadebate.cu El Gobernador de San Petersburgo, Aleksandr Beglov, inspeccionó tres ambulancias y un Lada Iskra que se destinarán al sistema de salud cubano. Durante su visita a Cuba en noviembre de este año, el Gobernador de San Petersburgo entregó los certificados para los vehículos a los Gobernadores de las provincias de La Habana, Matanzas y Santiago de Cuba.
(2025-12-28). Periodista de Al Mayadeen, Mohammad Faraj, fue detenido y desaparecido en Jordania. cubadebate.cu La Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en Defensa de la Humanidad levantó la voz ante la grave situación del periodista Mohammad Faraj, de Al Mayadeen, quien fue arbitrariamente detenido y permanece desaparecido en Jordania. Este hecho, que transcurrió en el Aeropuerto Internacional Reina Alia, es una alarma sobre el retroceso en los derechos humanos y la libertad de prensa en la región.
(2025-12-28). OTAN declarada "nà£o eterna" — Uma leitura crítica sobre a nova Estratégia de Seguranàßa Nacional dos EUA. strategic-culture.su A classe dominante europeia encontra-se agora isolada, amplamente impopular e desamparada. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | U…
(2025-12-28). OTAN declarada "nà£o eterna" — Uma leitura crítica sobre a nova Estratégia de Seguranàßa Nacional dos EUA. strategic-culture.su A classe dominante europeia encontra-se agora isolada, amplamente impopular e desamparada. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | U…
(2025-12-28). Destaca Primer Ministro desempeño de la agricultura urbana durante más de tres décadas. cubadebate.cu El primer ministro cubano, Manuel Marrero Cruz, reconoció el desempeño de la agricultura urbana en el fomento de una cultura alimentaria y nutricional de la población.
(2025-12-28). Tormentas invernales provocan la cancelación de miles de vuelos en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La red de transporte aéreo de los Estados Unidos enfrenta una de sus jornadas más críticas de este año debido a un sistema frontal que ha paralizado operaciones en aeropuertos estratégicos.
(2025-12-28). Tormentas invernales provocan la cancelación de miles de vuelos en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La red de transporte aéreo de los Estados Unidos enfrenta una de sus jornadas más críticas de este año debido a un sistema frontal que ha paralizado operaciones en aeropuertos estratégicos.
(2025-12-28). Zelensky heads to US seeking security guarantees as Russia escalates strikes. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is travelling to the United States for talks with President Donald Trump, stressing the need for firm security guarantees as Russia launched a massive new attack on Ukraine. Speaking en route, Zelensky said Ukraine would not legally recognise any occupied territories and highlighted red-line issues, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. He underscored the importance of European support, additional air defence systems and missiles, and warned that Russia's strikes show its true response to peace efforts. Zelensky also said any future election or referendum w…
(2025-12-28). Zelensky visits Canada en route to US amid Russia attacks. tribune.com.pk 
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada Saturday for talks on his way to a meeting with US President Donald Trump, hours after Russia pummelled Kyiv with drones and missiles in its latest attack on the capital. | Later Saturday, Russia also claimed fresh gains on the ground with the capture of two towns at different spots along the frontlines. | Zelensky said the Russian onslaught showed Moscow had no intention of ending the invasion it launched in February 2022 and which has killed tens of thousands of people. | Before scheduled talks with Trump in Florida on Sunday, Zelensky met in Halifax w…
(2025-12-28). Gaza storm kills Palestinian woman as Israeli curbs on aid compound misery. aljazeera.com Extreme weather leaves thousands homeless as tents collapse amid strong wind and heavy rain.
(2025-12-28). Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report. aljazeera.com Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel using collective punishment to crush reporting of genocidal war in Gaza.
(2025-12-28). US-Israel ties: What Netanyahu and Trump will discuss in Florida. aljazeera.com Trump to host Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago amid Washington's push for phase two of Gaza ceasefire as strategy gaps grow.
(2025-12-28). UN's Amina Mohammed: Why women pay the highest price in war. aljazeera.com From Sudan to Gaza, impunity for violence against women is fuelling conflict worldwide, the UN's deputy chief warns.
(2025-12-28). One year in Israeli detention, Dr Hussam Abu Safia's son pleads for release. aljazeera.com Israel has held Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia for an entire year without charge.
(2025-12-28). Somalia condemns Israel's recognition of Somaliland as 'naked invasion'. aljazeera.com Somalia's president calls for unity at emergency session of parliament, which declares the Israeli move 'null and void'.
(2025-12-28). Video: What do Rohingya refugees think about Myanmar's election? aljazeera.com Myanmar's election is unlikely to change the reality for more than 1M Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
(2025-12-28). Video: Myanmar's military holds first election since 2021 coup. aljazeera.com Voting is under way in Myanmar's heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.
(2025-12-28). Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3: 'Battle of the Sexes' — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as the Australian maverick defeats the women's world number one in an exhibition tennis match in Dubai.
(2025-12-28). Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term. aljazeera.com In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.
(2025-12-28). Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan's national buzkashi championship. aljazeera.com Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.
(2025-12-28). Niger's military rulers order 'general mobilisation' against armed groups. aljazeera.com Military rulers expand emergency powers, warning that people, property, and services may be requisitioned.
(2025-12-28). Libya lays army chief of staff to rest in Misrata. aljazeera.com Five officers, including chief of staff General al-Haddad, were flying from Türkiye to Libya when their plane crashed.
(2025-12-28). Video: Israel slammed for recognising breakaway region of Somaliland. aljazeera.com Several countries and regional blocs have condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.
(2025-12-28). Why is it that the UK government can't define Islamophobia? aljazeera.com The proposed official definition of anti-Muslim hostility that does not address Islamophobia is dangerously inadequate.
(2025-12-28). Kyrgios beats Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis showdown. aljazeera.com Kyrgios, who is currently 671st in the men's rankings, beat the four-time Grand Slam singles champion in straight sets.
(2025-12-28). Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win. aljazeera.com Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.
(2025-12-28). Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91. aljazeera.com Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.
(2025-12-28). Defence spending has "fundamentally rebalanced" NATO. aljazeera.com "All NATO allies were spending 2 percent [of their GDP] but now he [President Trump] wanted to raise the bar to …"
(2025-12-28). Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran. aljazeera.com Iran's former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). Trip.com denies data security concerns over Cambodia tourism cooperation. ecns.cn Trip.com Group, a multinational travel agency headquartered in China, denied concerns on Wednesday over user data security following public attention around a cooperation agreement with Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism.
(2025-12-28). China to pursue more proactive fiscal policy, finance minister says. ecns.cn China will continue to pursue a more proactive fiscal policy next year with enhanced precision and effectiveness, to promote an effective improvement in the quality of the economy and a reasonable expansion in its scale while maintaining social harmony and stability, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said on Saturday.
(2025-12-28). China adopts revised Foreign Trade Law. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Saturday voted to adopt a revision to the Foreign Trade Law.
(2025-12-28). Cross-border funds program expands. ecns.cn China has expanded its pilot program for multinational companies to operate integrated domestic and foreign currency capital pools into a nationwide policy, marking a significant stride in financial opening-up. The move aims to facilitate foreign business expansion in China and bolster Chinese companies' global operations.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). China sets world record in superconducting electric maglev propulsion. ecns.cn China has set a world record in superconducting electric magnetic levitation propulsion after researchers accelerated a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 km/h (435 mph) in two seconds during a recent experiment.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). 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]…
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). Xinjiang ramps up cotton, textiles biz. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is leveraging its strengths in cotton production, energy resources, strategic location, and supportive policies to restructure and upgrade its textile and apparel industry value chain.
(2025-12-28). China will deliver humanitarian aid to Cambodia for displaced people along border: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China is willing to provide humanitarian supplies to Cambodia for the settlement of displaced people in border areas, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Yuxi City, southwest China's Yunnan Province on Sunday.
(2025-12-28). High-speed rail reaches 50,000 km milestone. ecns.cn With the opening of the Xi'an-Yan'an high-speed railway in Northwestern China on Friday, the country's high-speed rail network has surpassed 50,000 kilometers."I took the regular speed train to Yan'an before, and the bullet train cut in half the travel time," she said."ÄÄ"ÄÄ"The high-speed train is so fast and comfortable.
(2025-12-28). Chinese legislators pass Foreign Trade Law revision. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers adopted a revision to the Foreign Trade Law on Saturday, and the updated provisions will take effect on March 1.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). Manufacturing in China spurs global growth. ecns.cn Amid a backdrop of evolving global trade dynamics, China's manufacturing sector remains a crucial pillar driving worldwide economic stability, technological progress and green transition, experts and corporate executives said.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). NPC's 4th annual session slated for early March. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will kick off its fourth annual full session in Beijing on March 5, according to a decision adopted by the NPC Standing Committee on Saturday.
(2025-12-28). China launches satellite to aid in early extreme weather detection. ecns.cn China launched a new geostationary meteorological satellite on Saturday, aiming to boost the country's ability to monitor extreme weather events and high-impact climate systems with greater precision, according to China Meteorological Administration.
(2025-12-28). China adopts revised Civil Aviation Law to update regulations for the sector. ecns.cn China has adopted a revised Civil Aviation Law aimed at updating the country's legal framework for a rapidly evolving aviation sector, including the growing use of unmanned aircraft, and the new draft will come into force on July 1, according to the National People's Congress, China's top legislative body, on Saturday.
(2025-12-28). 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.
(2025-12-28). Israeli President's invitation must be withdrawn. greenleft.org.au Israeli President's invitation must be withdrawn | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-28). Netanyahu afford a clash with Trump, so promise progress on cease-fire. haaretz.com The Israeli prime minister will aim to secure concessions from the U.S. president in exchange for those required of him over Gaza if he wants to avoid political problems at home in Israel, as pressure mounts from right-wing allies seeking explanations over the Qatar affair…
(2025-12-28). Israeli cinema figures who withdrew from government-sponsored awards re-submit candidacy. haaretz.com After Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to repeal the law that provides state funding for film projects, several boycott candidates agreed to take part in his alternative awards ceremony following a veteran filmmaker's promise that funding for Israeli cinema would continue…
(2025-12-28). Channel 12 journalist sues media figures who called his reports libel against. haaretz.com The defamation lawsuits target several media figures for labeling Guy Peleg's report on abuse of Palestinian detainees as a 'blood libel against IDF soldiers.' Peleg says the attacks forced him to step back from hosting shows and panels and raised concerns for his safety…
(2025-12-28). Source: Netanyahu weighed Rafah border reopening as goodwill gesture ahead of Trump meeting. haaretz.com The plan was withdrawn following pressure from ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir. The crossing was to open through the framework of a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas…
(2025-12-28). Israel deploys Iron Beam, its first laser air defense system. haaretz.com Iron Beam, which will be integrated into the Air Force, has already carried out dozens of interceptions during the war that started in October 7, 2023. It is expected to dramatically slash costs, with each interception costing only a few dollars…
(2025-12-28). Palestinians report cars, buildings vandalized in West Bank city. haaretz.com A car was torched and hateful graffiti sprayed on a house in the West Bank Palestinian city of Hawara. The graffiti read 'Revenge, greetings from Beit She'an,' where an Israeli was killed in a ramming attack on Friday…
(2025-12-28). Hundreds of Haredi protesters block central Israeli highway over draft evasion arrests. haaretz.com Three people were arrested at the protest, led by the extremist ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem Faction, which was joined by a diverse collection of Haredi groups. In response, the faction said that 'if you arrest Torah scholars, the state will also come to a halt'…
(2025-12-28). Somali president says Israeli recognition of Somaliland is. haaretz.com The President of Somalia said Israeli recognition of Somaliland violated international law, as 21 countries signed a joint statement condemning the 'unprecedented' move and warning of regional repercussions…
(2025-12-28). Police: Two arrested in Jerusalem protest marking five years since death of teen settler in car chase. haaretz.com The protesters who allegedly threw stones at police, marked five years since the death of Ahuvia Sandak, who was killed when his car overturned while fleeing from police with his four friends, after allegedly throwing stones at Palestinians in the West Bank…
(2025-12-28). High Court rejects petitions against appointment of David Zini as Shin Bet chief. haaretz.com In his dissenting opinion, High Court President Isaac Amit stressed testimony by former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar that Netanyahu had applied political pressure on his office, and urged an independent advisory committee to review Zini's appointment…
(2025-12-28). Iranian hackers leak videos and texts allegedly taken from Netanyahu chief of iPhone. haaretz.com The group, known as 'Handala,' which broke into ex-PM Bennett's Telegram account, said it obtained material on Netanyahu by hacking the of his chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman. The hackers say it relates to alleged ties between Netanyahu's aides and Qatar…
(2025-12-28). The women held by Hamas are answering the question no one wanted to ask. haaretz.com This weekend, former hostage Romi Gonen shared her testimony of sexual assault in Hamas captivity. It had been in the minds of Israelis, informing the urgency of calls to 'bring them home' — horrors long feared but left unspoken…
(2025-12-28). Israel police set to indict former IDF top lawyer over leak of abuse video. haaretz.com The investigation determined that former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi can be charged with offenses including the illicit disclosure of official information by a public servant, obstruction of justice, abuse of office, fraud and breach of trust…
(2025-12-28). France says Israel violated Lebanon cease-fire after firing twice near UN forces on border. haaretz.com According to the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, one of the incidents left one soldier slightly wounded with an ear concussion. France said the two incidents follow 'a series of similar actions' by the IDF in recent weeks. Last month, the IDF said it fired on UN forces due to 'weather conditions'…
(2025-12-28). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2025-12-28). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-28). What Russia's Support for Venezuela Signals to Washington. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's expression of "serious concern" over U.S. military activity in the Caribbean seas, delivered during a call with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil, is less about immediate military realities than about strategic messaging. On the surface, the exchange reads as routine diplomatic solidarity between two sanctioned states aligned against Washington. Yet …
(2025-12-28). What the Transatlantic Intelligence Consortium Report Reveals. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest report by the Transatlantic Intelligence Consortium has given a new life to such an issue, which the international community has failed to tackle with coherence and clearly find a solution for: the fact that in Afghanistan there is no regulation of unchecked terrorism. Although the Consortium is not a national governmental institution, as …
(2025-12-28). How Cyberbiosecurity and Naval Strategy Collide in the Indian Ocean. moderndiplomacy.eu Maritime chokepoints, naval spending, and the competition between the great powers have continued to dominate the security debates regarding the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). However, a significant change is about to take place in the background: the increased strategic significance of cyberbiosecurity, ensuring the safety of digitally enabled biological systems and data (health, laboratories, biomanufacturing, …
(2025-12-28). Gaza: Woman killed in building collapse as new storm hits. newarab.com 
A Palestinian woman was killed early on Sunday morning after The building, which collapsed, had already been partially destroyed due to Israeli bombardment during the war, in the latest incident of its kind in Gaza. | Meanwhile, rain and strong winds that have been battering the Gaza Strip since Saturday evening hav…
(2025-12-28). Cold, devastated Gaza braces for winter rain amid truce doubts. newarab.com 
Barefoot children played on chilly sand as Some families in Fathers braced fraying tents with old pieces of wood or inspected the rag…
(2025-12-28). Israel shells parts of Gaza, accelerates West Bank assaults. newarab.com 
The waves of repeated shelling, targeting civilian areas, displacement camps, and homes, come as Gaza grapples with a brutal winter and limited aid coming into the enclave. | Strong winds have swept several tents aw…
(2025-12-28). Russia presses Ukraine to quit Donbas after Putin-Trump call. newarab.com 
Ukraine should now take the "brave decision" to pull out of the Donbas "without delay", the Kremlin's diplomatic advisor Yuri Ushakov told reporters. | Ukraine's departure from the fifth of the eastern Donetsk region in the Donbas still under its control is a key Russian demand for any agreement. | Ushakov, speaking after a call between President Vladimir Putin and US leader Donald Trump,…
(2025-12-28). AFCON 2025: Nigeria survive late Tunisia goals to reach last-16. newarab.com 
(2025-12-28). Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war. newarab.com 
Voters trickled to Former civilian leader
(2025-12-28). Egyptian detainee set to be released dies in prison. newarab.com 
An The 55-year-old, identified as Ahmed Suleiman Eid al-Masoudi, was held incommunicado despite a court order for his release, his family and human rights groups said on Sunday, according to The New Arab's Arabic language sister site, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. | According to the report, the Zagazig criminal court had issued a release order for al-Masoudi…
(2025-12-28). Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'threat' to region: Somalia. newarab.com 
Israel announced on Friday it was officially recognising Addressing an emergency…
(2025-12-28). Israel army withdraws from Qabatiya following two-day siege. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said on Sunday it had ended Around 50 residents of The attacker's father and two brothers remaine…
(2025-12-28). Iraqis cover soil with clay, plant seeds to curb sandstorms. newarab.com 
Iraq has long suffered from sand and dust storms, but in recent years they have become more frequent and intense as the country falls prey to the effects of climate change. | Sand and dust storms – driven by severe drought, rising temperatures and def…
(2025-12-28). Reports of deaths, abuse as ICE crackdowns enter new phase. newarab.com 
As the one-year mark of Donald Trump's second presidential term approaches, his longtime promise of In the last several weeks, there have been multiple reports of detained immigrants dying or being abused in custody, arrests of US citizens by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and instances of ICE raiding areas generally considered private venues, such as bathrooms. | This has been the deadliest year for those in IC…
(2025-12-28). Hezbollah chief: group's disarmament 'an Israeli-American plan'. newarab.com 
Under heavy US pressure and fears of expanded Israeli strikes, the Lebanese military is expected to complete Hezbollah's disarmament south of the Litani River – located about 30 kilometres (19 miles) from the border…
(2025-12-28). Italy arrests nine over alleged Hamas funding through charities. newarab.com 
Italian prosecutors said on Saturday they had arrested nine people on suspicion of The suspects are accused of "belonging to and having financed" the Palestinian group, which the European Union designates as a terrorist organisation, prosecutors in the northern Italian city of Genoa said in a statement. | Those arrested allegedly diverted to Hamas-linked entities around 7 million euros ($8.24 million) raised…
(2025-12-28). Israeli Supreme Court approves mass demolition of WB homes. newarab.com 
The The ruling was quietly passed on 24 December following a hearing that took place on the same day, and rejects pe…
(2025-12-28). Russia sends 3 Iranian satellite into orbit, report says. newarab.com 
The report said that a Russian rocket sent the satellites to circle the Earth on a 500-kilometer (310-mile) orbit from the Vostochny launchpad in eastern Russia. The three satellites are dubbed Paya, Kowsar and Zafar-2. | The report said that Paya, weighing 150 kilograms (330 pounds), is the heaviest satellite that Iran has ever deployed into orbit. Kowsar weighs 3…
(2025-12-28). Over 10,000 people displaced in 3 days in Sudan: UN. newarab.com 
Violence in western and southern Since April 2023, Sudan's regular army and the Between December 25 and 26, attacks on the vill…
(2025-12-28). Hakimi to feature in Morocco's final AFCON group game: Regragui. newarab.com 
"What he has done to come back is extraordinary. What I can say is that Achraf will play tomorrow," Regragui said Sunday in Rabat, on the eve of Morocco's last group game. | "Whether he starts or not it will be his first match at the AFCON. | "What w…
(2025-12-28). EU urges respect for Somalia sovereignty after Israel Somaliland recognition. newarab.com 
The European Union on Saturday insisted Somalia's sovereignty should be respected after Israel said on Friday it was EU foreign affairs spokesman Anouar El Anouni said the bloc "reaffirms the im…
(2025-12-28). Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2025-12-28). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-28). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-28). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-28). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-28). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-28). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-28). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-28). Trump's Christmas Day strikes on Nigeria beg question: Why Sokoto? responsiblestatecraft.org For the first time since President Trump publicly excoriated Nigeria's government for allegedly condoning a Christian genocide, Washington made good on its threat of military action on Christmas Day when U.S. forces conducted airstrikes against two alleged major positions of the Islamic State (IS-Sahel) in northwestern Sokoto state. According to several sources familiar with the operation, the airstrike involved at least
(2025-12-28). Is the Planet Heading Toward Another Era of Religious Battles? thinktank.pk In an era marked by geopolitical shifts, economic pressures, and cultural clashes, the question of whether humanity is on the brink of renewed religious wars looms large. Historical precedents like the Crusades or the Thirty Years' War remind us of how faith-based divisions can escalate into widespread violence. Today, with conflicts simmering in regions like …
(2025-12-28). How China's Move Could Disrupt Global Defense Supply Chains. thinktank.pk In a bold move that underscores the deepening rift between the world's two superpowers, China has slapped sanctions on 20 American defense companies and 10 top executives. This retaliation comes hot on the heels of the US approving a massive $10 billion-plus arms package to Taiwan, marking what could be the largest weapons deal ever …
(2025-12-28). PETA urges Delaware lawmakers to consider dog-walking requirement, sparking debate on animal welfare. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? An animal rights organization is urging Delaware lawmakers to consider a proposal that would require dog guardians to walk their dogs three times a day — including one walk lasting at least an hour. Supporters say the move would help meet dogs' physical and mental needs, but some dog owners question if it's realistic. | The proposal comes from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, which says the effort is meant to raise awareness about responsible pet c…
(2025-12-28). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-28). Philadelphia utility bills surged in 2025, and more increases are coming in 2026. Here's why. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | South Philadelphia resident Edoardo Vignani started tracking his utility bills when he lost his job in 2022. | Since then, he's noticed many of his bills climbing higher each year. He worries most about electricity, which he uses for heating and cooling his…
(2025-12-28). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-28). 1 dead, another injured in midair helicopter crash in Hammonton, New Jersey. whyy.org Two helicopters crashed midair in New Jersey on Sunday, killing one person and critically injuring another, authorities say. | Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said rescuers responded to a report of an aviation crash at about 11: 25 a.m. Video from the scene shows a helicopter spinning rapidly to the ground. Police and fire crews subsequently extinguished flames that engulfed one of the helicopters. | The