(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). 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). 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…
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). 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). Woman killed, family members injured as storms cause building collapse in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
(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.
(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). As DOJ begins to release Epstein files, his many victims deserve more attention than the powerful men in his 'client list'. |
(2025-12-28). The Epstein Saga: Chapter 3, Those friends in the Secret Service. strategic-culture.su
(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). 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). 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). Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We've seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq. |
(2025-12-28). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-28). Hezbollah secretary-general to deliver speech today. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) — The Secretary-General of Lebanon's Hezbollah will deliver a speech today, Sunday, during a ceremony commemorating one of the resistance commanders.
(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). 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). 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). "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). 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). Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank towns, torch Palestinian cars and vandalize homes. tehrantimes.com Illegal Israeli settlers attacked and damaged Palestinian properties in the occupied West Bank on Sunday.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 6.6 quake strikes off Taiwan: USGS. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-28). Shadab returns as Pakistan name T20 squad for Sri Lanka, Babar and Shaheen rested. tribune.com.pk 
All-rounder Shadab Khan has returned to Pakistan's T20 international side as selectors on Sunday named a 15-member squad for next month's three-match series against Sri Lanka. | Senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were left out of the squad. | Salman Ali Agha will continue as captain. He played a record 34 T20I matches this year, the most by any Pakistan player. | Shadab Khan returns as Pakistan name T20I squad for Sri Lanka series | Details here ‚û°Ô∏è t.co/gMtmLUaDzm#SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/HbJ5PyyK9t | — PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) December 28, 2…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-28). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Learning feminism before knowing its name: Verse's story from Myanmar. globalvoices.org 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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…
(2025-12-28). Tractor to extend Dragan Skocic's deal. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor football club are set to extend head coach Dragan Skociƒá's contract following the team's strong performances in the 2025/26 AFC Champions League Elite.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). TOP STORY 2025: Skilled visas expose cracks in Government immigration policy. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). How Extreme Weather Cost the World $122 Billion — And Countless Lives. thinktank.pk In a year marked by unrelenting environmental fury, 2025 has etched itself into history as one of the most financially crippling periods for climate-related disasters. According to a groundbreaking report by Christian Aid, titled Counting the Cost 2025: A Year of Climate Breakdown, the world's top 10 most expensive extreme weather events racked up over …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). No evidence of kite-string involvement in Lahore injury case, police clarify. tribune.com.pk 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Israeli President's invitation must be withdrawn. greenleft.org.au Israeli President's invitation must be withdrawn | Pip Hinman |
(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). 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). 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). 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). The Charge of the Padded Brigade: England in Australia. dissidentvoice.org It's been one of the strangest cricket series on record. Hurried, frenetic, foolish, haphazard, and, at times, unbecomingly immature. The cricket between England and Australia in this, the 2025-6 Ashes series, was a recreational coke line, a narcotics fix, a dopamine thrill. But was it even cricket? One thinks of those deathless lines from 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). 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). 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). 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). Bilawal proposes Zardari to lead political healing. tribune.com.pk 
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has offered the services of his father, President Asif Ali Zardari, to spearhead the process of political reconciliation in the country, tacitly extending an olive branch to Imran Khan's beleaguered PTI. | "The political forces will have to find a political path," Bilawal said while addressing thousands of people at his party's public meeting held to commemorate the 18th death anniversary of his mother, former prime minister and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto. | "The opposition parties will have to practice responsible politics, and those in power will have to keep the count…
(2025-12-28). Pro-Khalistan Sikhs, Hindu protesters clash in London. tribune.com.pk 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-28). 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). 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). 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…
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(2025-12-28). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
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(2025-12-28). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
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(2025-12-28). It's hard to describe what it feels like to become a mum, but it has a name: matrescence. |
(2025-12-28). The Alliance of Sahel States launches unified military force and strengthens regional security. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-12-28). Midlife weight gain can start long before menopause — but you can take steps early on to help your body weather the hormonal shift. |
(2025-12-28). Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do. |
(2025-12-28). 5 things to know about Daphne Oram, the visionary pioneer in electronic music. |
(2025-12-28). It's more than OK for kids to be bored ‚àí it's good for them. |
(2025-12-28). Why do cricket balls have to be so hard? |
(2025-12-28). Resolve to network at your employer's next 'offsite' — research shows these retreats actually help forge new connections. |
(2025-12-28). Can you 'live long and prosper' by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that 'highly illogical'? |
(2025-12-28). Netanyahu Is Visiting Trump For The FIFTH Time This Year, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-12-28). What's the difference between Christmas cake and Christmas pudding? One has more sugar and fat. |
(2025-12-28). How C-reactive protein outpaced 'bad' cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker. |
(2025-12-28). Looted African belongings must be returned: is it repatriation or restitution? The words we use matter. |
(2025-12-28). Why do we blush? Turning red may have surprising social benefits. |
(2025-12-28). People are getting their news from AI — and it's altering their views. |
(2025-12-28). As millions of Americans face a steep rise in health insurance costs, lawmakers continue a century-long battle over who should pay for health care. |
(2025-12-28). How displacement reshapes refugees' gut health. |
(2025-12-28). Local democracy is holding strong, but rural communities are falling behind, new survey of Michigan officials shows. |
(2025-12-28). Why are some Black conservatives drawn to Nick Fuentes? |
(2025-12-28). Who thinks Republicans will suffer in the 2026 midterms? Republican members of Congress. |
(2025-12-28). Autocracies in transition: In 2025, Cameroon and Tanzania rulers clung to power — but look more vulnerable than ever. |
(2025-12-28). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27). ecns.cn
(2025-12-28). How do I make clear ice at home? A food scientist shares easy tips. |
(2025-12-28). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). Deepfakes leveled up in 2025 — here's what's coming next. |
(2025-12-28). From truce in the trenches to cocktails at the consulate: How Christmas diplomacy seeks to exploit seasonal goodwill. |
(2025-12-28). New materials, old physics — the science behind how your winter jacket keeps you warm. |
(2025-12-28). The celibate, dancing Shakers were once seen as a threat to society — 250 years later, they're part of the sound of America. |
(2025-12-28). RFK Jr. wants to scrutinize the vaccine schedule — but its safety record is already decades long. |
(2025-12-28). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-28). How Hannah Arendt can help us understand this new age of far-right populism. |
(2025-12-28). I study rat nests ‚àí here's why rodents make great archivists. |
(2025-12-28). Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains. |
(2025-12-28). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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 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). Zelensky talks with allies en route to US as Russia pummels Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2025-12-28). Oriente Medio hegemonía y temor a los Estados Unidos. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-28). Oriente Medio hegemonía y temor a los Estados Unidos. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-27). Hamas rejects Gaza displacement as Israel recognises Somaliland. newarab.com 
Hamas on Saturday stressed its categorical rejection of Israeli plans to forcefully displace Palestinians from Israel said on Friday it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for the self-proclaimed republic that in 1991 declared it had unilaterally seceded from Somalia. |
(2025-12-27). China Slams Israeli Plan to Recognize Somaliland for Palestinian Relocation. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, Israel officially recognized Somaliland, also known as "Somaliland," as an independent state. This move was seen as a prelude to Israeli military and intelligence plans to displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip into Somaliland. The recognition followed a joint declaration signed by Israeli Prime Minister "Benjamin Netanyahu" and the president of …
(2025-12-27). Video: Elections in Venezuela: An Original Observation. globalresearch.ca Renowned Canadian Author Arnold August documents his experience observing Venezuela's parliamentary and gubernatorial elections in May 2025. | Produced by Micaela Ovelar and Arnold August for Kawsachun News. | . | . | . | * | Click the share button below to email/forward this article. …
(2025-12-27). Stop Trump from waging war on Venezuela! iacenter.org By John Catalinotto December 23, 2025 Since the U.S. escalated its piracy in the Caribbean threatening Venezuela's people, many in the anti-imperialist movement anticipated that President Donald Trump's Dec. 18 prime-time speech to the U.S. public would be a declaration of war. Organizations that had been working together to stop that war called an action in New York's Times Square for Dec. 19. Trump's 18-minute address made no mention of the imminent war. It was instead a rant against his presumed enemies and against most of the U.S. working class. Times Square, New York City, Dec. 19, 2025. (Photo: John Catalin…
(2025-12-27). Why we, the youth, must defend Venezuela. iacenter.org By Benny Schaft December 22, 2025 In recent months, we have seen the U.S. capitalist war machine once again reveal its true character as it launches fascist aggression against our comrades in Venezuela. This aggression has already claimed the lives of countless civilians through relentless bombings, justified, as always, by lies about so-called "drug smugglers." These lies have already been exposed, not only by the people of Venezuela themselves but by the proletariat, who have once again laid bare the deception and trickery of these warmongers. Completely out of touch with the material conditions and lived reali…
(2025-12-27). US continues pursuit and seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers amid condemnation at UN Security Council. peoplesdispatch.org Tensions continue to rise in the Caribbean. The United States continues to confiscate and pursue Venezuelan oil tankers, while Caracas denounces what it considers an "act of international piracy" at the UN.
(2025-12-27). Venezuela: UN Report Demonstrates Illegality of US Blockade. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan government stated that the recent report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) constitutes a resounding legal and political condemnation of the armed blockade imposed by the United States. The report demonstrates that this policy gravely violates international law and the Charter of the United Nations. | On Wednesday, December 24, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil highlighted that the statement by independent UN experts confirms what Venezuela has been stating for years: that Washington is carrying out a colonial-style strategy of threats, force, and plun…
(2025-12-27). Storm of condemnation follows Israel's recognition of Somaliland. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israel's declaration of recognition for the self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland as an independent nation has sparked widespread disapproval throughout the Arab, Islamic, and African nations. Officials and various organizations are voicing concerns that this action contravenes international law and jeopardizes peace in the Horn of Africa.On Friday, Israel took the unprecedented step of being the first nation to officially acknowledge Somaliland, a region that unilaterally declared its independence from Somalia back in 1991. | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office framed the decision as a…
(2025-12-27). A Comprehensive Buyer's Guide to Silver Crest Choppers. tehrantimes.com In the modern fast-paced world, the kitchen remains the heart of the home, but the time we spend in it is increasingly precious. To balance healthy, home-cooked meals with a busy schedule, high-performance appliances are no longer a luxury—they are a necessity. Among the titans of kitchenware, Silver Crest has consistently stood out for its durability, engineering excellence, and raw power.
(2025-12-27). Belarusian business seeks to enhance cooperation with Chinese partners. eng.belta.by The head of the diplomatic mission outlined the embassy's ongoing efforts to boost the export of domestic products and attract investment.
(2025-12-27). Paul Le Blanc on Russia's 1917 Revolution and the problems of socialist organization. links.org.au 
Paul Le Blanc argues there is much we can learn from the inspiring liberation struggle of 1917.
(2025-12-27). Democrats Lost Working-Class Voters' Trust. portside.org Democrats Lost Working-Class Voters' Trust |
(2025-12-27). Belarus' ambassador in Myanmar on visit. eng.belta.by On 26 December, Vladimir Borovikov participated in a meeting between Deputy Chairman of the Central Election Commission of Belarus Aleksei Bashan and Chairman of the Union Election Commission of Myanmar Than Soe.
(2025-12-27). Escalation in Ukraine: Russia Strikes as Trump Pushes Peace. thinktank.pk As diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war face intense pressure amid escalating military actions. Russia launched a large-scale overnight attack on Kyiv involving nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles, targeting energy infrastructure and civilian areas just days before a crucial meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. This assault, causing …
(2025-12-27). Expert predicts Europe's political and economic downfall. eng.belta.by Dmitry Kulikov noted that the world is facing a global crisis of Western civilization, which has been ongoing for "a considerable number of decades". However, in the publicist's opinion, this crisis has not yet reached its peak.
(2025-12-27). Kyiv targeted before high-stakes Zelensky-Trump meeting. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – On Saturday, Russia unleashed missile and drone strikes across Kyiv and other regions of Ukraine, just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was slated to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump for high-level discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. | Ukrainian air defenses sprang into action in the capital as explosions echoed and air raid sirens blared for several hours. The Ukrainian military confirmed that Russian drones were targeting Kyiv, as well as areas in the northeast and south of the country. | Authorities reported one fatality in the broader Kyiv region, and at least eleve…
(2025-12-27). Somalia's Al-Shabaab vows to fight any Israeli use of Somaliland. newarab.com 
"We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. | Its spokesman Ali Dheere said in the statement that Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state showed it "has decided to expand into pa…
(2025-12-27). San Francisco Outage Reveals a Critical Gap in Robotaxi Readiness. moderndiplomacy.eu A recent power outage in San Francisco caused significant traffic disruptions, with Waymo's robotaxis stalling at intersections due to non-working traffic signals. The outage, triggered by a fire at a PG&E substation, left about one-third of the city without power on December 20. Waymo paused its operations during the incident and resumed them the next …
(2025-12-27). 'A New Energy Blog' (birth of MasterResource). wattsupwiththat.com "… our blog name is inspired by the late Julian Simon (1932—1998). He labeled energy the master resource because it is the resource needed to bring other resources from a state of nature to one of human usefulness. Simon also used the term the ultimate resource to describe human ingenuity."
(2025-12-27). Iran condemns terror attack on mosque in Syria's Homs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baqaei has categorically condemned a terrorist attack on the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs, which left a group of worshippers dead or wounded.
(2025-12-27). Florida Sets the Record for Death Penalties This Year. truthout.org Edward Zakrzewski's wife had known him since they were in the fourth grade. Growing up in the same neighborhood in Michigan, she and Zakrzewski had a close friendship. "I always had a crush on him, but I always knew that he was a ladies' man in high school, and I was a good girl, so I wasn't having that," she said. As happens with many childhood friendships, they lost touch when her family moved… |
(2025-12-27). Target faces activist investor pressure. tribune.com.pk 
Activist investor Toms Capital Investment Management (TCIM) has made a significant investment in Target, the Financial Times reported on Friday, intensifying pressure on the struggling retailer after years of lagging performance compared with its rivals. | The size of the stake was not disclosed, and the report did not specify what demands the New York-based firm may bring forward. | Target's shares rose 2.6% on the news. Its stock has lost more than 28% of its value this year after the Minneapolis-based chain posted three straight quarters of falling comparable sales. In August, the retailer appointed veteran…
(2025-12-27). The Essence of Elegance: Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces the Master Control Classic. moderndiplomacy.eu The Master Control Classic is a watch with a 36mm steel case, slightly larger than its historic predecessor, and maintains a vintage look with a silvery-white color and minimalistic design. It features a classic silver sunray dial, triangular indexes, luminescent hour markers, and Dauphine hands, with a blued central seconds hand adding a hint of …
(2025-12-27). Israel 'blatantly violating' Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity: Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has condemned Israel's "blatant" violation of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, accusing the Israeli regime of seeking to advance a plan aimed at dividing the East African country.
(2025-12-27). Hunger striker loses ability to stand as the strike hits day 55. thecanary.co 
Prisoners for Palestine have announced that hunger striker T Hoxha has lost the ability to stand. Hunger striker Heba Muraisi, meanwhile, is losing the ability to speak. Day 54 for Heba and the UN having to call on the British state to intervene is telling of the seriousness of the situation we are in t.co/92eIYlIU7S […] | By
(2025-12-27). Fintech access outpaces usage. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's fintech sector has made visible progress in expanding digital access over the past decade, but industry leaders and development partners increasingly warn that the country's real challenge lies not in onboarding users, but in converting access into everyday usage. An Asian Development Bank (ADB) assessment of the digital finance landscape notes that while millions now hold mobile wallets, cash continues to dominate daily transactions due to affordability concerns, trust deficits, uneven infrastructure and regulatory frictions. | "The real challenge for fintech in Pakistan is moving from access to ev…
(2025-12-27). An analysis of the escalating U.S. threats toward China. iacenter.org By Mick Kelly December 24, 2025 The following article originally appeared in the new book, "China Changes Everything," published by World View Forum. Go to IngramSpark to order the book(s) at a discount. The United States is on a collision course with socialist China. People's China is promoting and pursuing peace while Washington, D.C., is encouraging separatism in the province of Taiwan. The U.S. has embarked on an unprecedented arms buildup that the Pentagon says is aimed at Beijing, and measures to decouple or delink the two economies, accompanied by President Trump's inflationary tariffs on China, are anothe…
(2025-12-27). Ayatollah Khamenei credits Iranian youth with resisting US pressure in region. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has credited Iran's young people with defeating a major U.S.-led assault in the region, saying their initiative, bravery, and willingness to sacrifice played a decisive role.
(2025-12-27). The Playbook of Every Successful Nonviolent Struggle. portside.org The Playbook of Every Successful Nonviolent Struggle |
(2025-12-27). China issues drafts rules to regulate AI with human-like interaction. tribune.com.pk 
China's cyber regulator on Saturday issued draft rules for public comment that would tighten oversight of artificial intelligence services designed to simulate human personalities and engage users in emotional interaction. | The move underscores Beijing's effort to shape the rapid rollout of consumer-facing AI by strengthening safety and ethical requirements. | The proposed rules would apply to AI products and services offered to the public in China that present simulated human personality traits, thinking patterns and communication styles, and interact with users emotionally through text, images, audio, video…
(2025-12-27). PIA deal, rate cut push PSX to peak. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's equity market closed the week ended on December 26, 2025 on a strong footing, as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained 0.58% on a week-on-week basis, extending its record-breaking run amid a convergence of positive macroeconomic and policy developments. | Investor sentiment was underpinned by the successful privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), sold to a consortium led by AHCL for Rs135 billion, marking the country's first major divestment in nearly two decades and a key milestone under the IMF programme. | The market also drew support from the State Bank of Pakistan's decision to cut…
(2025-12-27). What's in Tehran art galleries. tehrantimes.com A collection of paintings by Mohammad Khalili is currently on display in an exhibit at Binesh Gallery. d "The Third Fact", the exhibition runs until January 3, 2026 at the gallery located at 22 Khakzad Alley, Vali-e Asr Ave.
(2025-12-27). Hundreds mourn victims of deadly bombing at Alawite mosque in Homs. tehrantimes.com Hundreds gathered in the rain and cold outside Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Saturday to mourn the eight people killed in a bombing the day before in the predominantly Alawite Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood.
(2025-12-27). US Republican beats up AI Santa for some reason. thecanary.co 
Every year, the radical right gets louder and louder with the message that the left wants to destroy Christmas. This year, however, a little-known senator has decided it's the Republicans who should be attacking Christmas — specifically Father Christmas (or 'Santa Claus', as the Yanks call him): When you find out the North Pole is […] | By
(2025-12-27). Zionism, Scientology, and the Cult Mentality No One Talks About. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer In this vital clip, Due Dissidence co-host Russell Dobular joins The Katie Halper Show to critically examine what he describes as the cult-like dynamics of "ziontology," and how both Zionist ideologues and antisemites instrumentalize Jewish identity for political ends. The discussion explores how racialized arguments, accusations of "self-hatred," and the conflation of …
(2025-12-27). The Equity Docket: The Architecture of Exclusion. portside.org The Equity Docket: The Architecture of Exclusion |
(2025-12-27). Remains of Libya army chief killed in crash to return home. newarab.com 
(2025-12-27). US stocks register weekly gains. tribune.com.pk 
Wall Street ended a light-volume post-Christmas session nearly unchanged on Friday, with few catalysts to fuel much conviction one way or the other. All three major US stock indexes closed nominally lower, snapping a five-session rally, but logged weekly gains. | "We had a very strong five-day rally, so in a way we're just simply catching our breath today (Friday) after the holiday," said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group in Omaha. "This is only day two of the official Santa Claus rally period, so we still have some time, and we think there's going to be a little more upward bias going forw…
(2025-12-27). Social And Solidarity Economy: African Youth Prepare Initiatives On Continental Scale. popularresistance.org This initiative is part of the international project 'Regionalisation of the UN resolution on the promotion of the Social and Solidarity Economy', which aims to adapt and operationalise international commitments to the SSE in African contexts. In a continent where young people represent a major demographic force, but also a socio-economic challenge, the social and solidarity economy (SSE) appears to be a structuring response. Based on solidarity, democratic governance, territorial anchoring and inclusion, it is a recognised lever for decent job creation, social innovation and economic resilience.
(2025-12-27). Seed law overhaul sets up new national regulator. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has enacted the Seed (Amendment) Act, 2024, introducing wide-ranging changes to Pakistan's seed regulatory framework and establishing a new national authority to address long-standing structural weaknesses in the sector. | According to an official statement issued on Saturday, the legislation was introduced in response to fragmented seed policies, limited regulatory capacity, outdated certification systems, and restricted access to improved and climate-resilient seed varieties. The law created the National Seed Development and Regulatory Authority (NSDRA) as a specialised body responsibl…
(2025-12-27). End the abuse! Free Dr. Aafia Siddiqui! iacenter.org By Tania Siddiqi December 19, 2025 United Antiwar Coalition For over two decades, political prisoner Dr. Aafia Siddiqui has been held captive without just cause, in prisons across the world. From 2003 until 2008, she was a ghost prisoner in CIA black sites in Afghanistan, including the notorious Bagram Air Base, where she was routinely beaten and violated. According to Aafia's attorney, Clive Stafford Smith, she is the only woman who underwent the full U.S. Rendition to Torture program. In 2010, Aafia, an innocent Pakistani citizen, was sentenced to 86 years in U.S. federal prison. Since then, she's been carrying…
(2025-12-27). Brazil's former president Bolsonaro has surgery to treat hiccups, wife says. scmp.com Brazil's former president Jair ‚ÄåBolsonaro underwent "a phrenic nerve block procedure" on Saturday ‚to treat his persistent hiccups, his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, said on social media. | In a subsequent statement, the doctors treating Bolsonaro said they blocked ‚Å the right phrenic nerve and scheduled a new procedure in 48 hours to block the left one.
(2025-12-27). Gradual erosion of Christian presence in post-war Syria. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—In the aftermath of Syria's prolonged conflict, the question facing the country's Christian communities is no longer one of political alignment, but of survival itself.
(2025-12-27). Israel's detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safia enters second year. tehrantimes.com Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, 52, remains in an Israeli prison a year after Israel detained him without charges or trial.
(2025-12-27). Shinnecock Nation Fights New York State Over Signs And Sovereignty. popularresistance.org The Shinnecock Indian Nation's battle to keep its two electronic signs operational will move to federal court next Tuesday, December 30, 2025. | The tribal nation, located about 90 miles east of Manhattan at the gateway to the Hamptons on Long Island, is a federally recognized tribe in an area known for estates owned by the wealthy and famous. | At issue is a New York state court ruling earlier this year that found the tribe did not have the right to construct and operate the billboards and ordered them shut down. Last month, the judge in the case said the company that operates the billboards and sells advertisin…
(2025-12-27). VIDEO: Iranian satellites move towards launch pad in Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Thw three Iranian satellites, Tolu-3, Zafar-2, and Kosar-1.5, have been integrated with Russia's Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle at the Vostochny Spaceport.
(2025-12-27). My Quest to Make the Pentagon Care About the Crimes It Covered Up. theintercept.com 
For years, I've shared names of former soldiers implicated in atrocities with the Pentagon. It's shown no interest in punishment until Mark Kelly dissed Trump.
(2025-12-27). The Northern Hemisphere is experiencing a red Christmas. thecanary.co 
2025 is ending with more smashed climate records, as large parts of the Northern Hemisphere recorded their highest December temperatures on record: ABSOLUTE MADNESSNight Minimums up to 64F in IllinoisNIGHT TEMPERATURES TYPICAL OF JULY Hundreds oF records pulverized allover Central States with up to 8F marginsand the weekend will be hotter,in some areas much hotter. […] | By
(2025-12-27). Ukraine Under Fire Ahead of Critical Zelenskiy-Trump Summit. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia launched a major attack on Kyiv and other areas of Ukraine on Saturday, firing hundreds of missiles and drones just before a significant meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U. S. President Donald Trump aimed at negotiating peace after nearly four years of conflict. Zelenskiy described the overnight assault, which involved around 500 …
(2025-12-27). Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate' ceasefire. newarab.com 
At least 47 people were killed and more than a million displaced in three weeks of fighting with artillery, tanks, drones and jets, according to official tallies. | The conflict spread to nearly every border province on both sides, shattering an ear…
(2025-12-27). Strategic significance of Bin Zayed's visit to Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The official visit of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on December 26, 2025, may at first glance be interpreted as a ceremonial bilateral engagement between two countries bound by longstanding and "brotherly" relations.
(2025-12-27). Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland as independent state. tribune.com.pk 
Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday ⚪ a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and test Somalia's longstanding opposition to secession. | Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would seek immediate cooperation with Somaliland in agriculture, health, technology and the economy. In a statement, he congratulated Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, praised his leadership and invited him to visit Israel. | I announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland…
(2025-12-27). Demand clemency for Gia Abigail Valentina! iacenter.org December 27, 2025 By Arm the Dollz Gia Abigail Valentina is a transgender woman who has been incarcerated for over twenty years, eleven of which have been spent in solitary confinement at the New Jersey State Prison (NJSP) — a men's facility. Governor Phil Murphy has granted clemency to over 300 people, and his term ends in less than a month. We demand clemency for Gia now! In September 2021, Gia Valentina began requesting vaginoplasty surgery while at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility — the only women's facility in New Jersey. This surgery, along with the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) she had been…
(2025-12-27). US Launches Christmas Strikes on Nigeria—the 9th Country Bombed by Trump. scheerpost.com By Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams President Donald Trump—the self-described "most anti-war president in history"—has now ordered the bombing of more countries than any president in history as US forces carried out Christmas day strikes on what the White House claimed were Islamic State militants killing Christians in Nigeria. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United …
(2025-12-27). Muraveiko: Oreshnik system deploys in minutes. eng.belta.by The deployment time for the Oreshnik missile system is a matter of minutes, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces — First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Pavel Muraveiko told the ONT TV channel.
(2025-12-27). Trump says Ukraine's Zelensky 'doesn't have anything until I approve it' ahead of talks. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in pursuit of a deal to end Russia's nearly four-year invasion, though the latest comments from Moscow raise doubts about how close a final agreement really is. | Zelensky told reporters on Friday that he would discuss sensitive issues with Trump including the future of the Donbas region in Ukraine's east and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
(2025-12-27). 5.7-magnitude quake hits Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 jolted Santiago Del Estero Prov., Argentina at 1040 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
(2025-12-27). Ukraine peace requires 'a willing Russia', says Canada's PM Carney at Zelensky meeting. scmp.com Establishing a lasting peace in Ukraine requires "a willing Russia", Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Saturday, denouncing the "barbarism" of Moscow's latest bombardment of Kyiv as he met Volodymyr Zelensky. | "We have the conditions … of a just and lasting peace, but that requires a willing Russia, and the barbarism that we saw overnight … shows just how important it is that we stand with Ukraine," Carney said as the Ukrainian leader stopped in Halifax, Nova Scotia, en route to meet US…
(2025-12-27). Trump si trasforma da risorsa a responsabilità per Israele. strategic-culture.su Forse Israele sta ora comprendendo che le "realtà nella regione" sono cambiate | Segue nostro La nota commentatrice israeliana Anna Barsky scrive su "Si sta formulando una 'strategia di attesa' israeliana: non lanciare…