(2025-12-09). Israel killed nearly half of all journalists slain globally, new report confirms. tehrantimes.com A new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published Tuesday confirms that 67 journalists were killed worldwide between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, nearly half of them in the Gaza Strip, where they were killed by Israeli forces.
(2025-12-09). Blair dropped from leading Trump's Gaza board after regional objections. tehrantimes.com Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been removed from consideration to lead U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "board of peace" in Gaza, the Financial Times revealed, following objections raised by several Arab and Muslim states.
(2025-12-09). IDF Chief Says Ceasefire Line Is a 'New Border,' Suggesting Goal To Annex More Than Half of Gaza. portside.org IDF Chief Says Ceasefire Line Is a 'New Border,' Suggesting Goal To Annex More Than Half of Gaza |
(2025-12-09). Video: UN's Albanese and ICC's Prost describe impact of US sanctions. thecanary.co The Israel lobby has tried for years to silence United Nations Special Rapporteur for Occupied Palestine Francesca Albanese for her outspoken advocacy for the Palestinian people and condemnation of its genocide in Gaza. And it has failed for years, including an attempt earlier this year to prevent her re-accreditation to the position, an attempt that […] | By
(2025-12-09). Venezuela ALBA News 5.30.2025: Decisive Chavista Victory; Venezuela Feeds 4.6 million students for free every day; Upcoming Events. wibailoutpeople.org 
Ultimas Noticias: Venezuela: School Feeding Program Serves 4.6 Million Students for Free Venezuela's School Feeding Program (PAE) is serving 4.6 million students in more than 20,000 schools across the country for free, representing 90% coverage. "In our country, food and education are state priorities," Adriana Urdaneta, president of the National Institute of Nutrition, said. "They …
(2025-12-09). Norway: Protest Against Awarding Nobel Prize to Venezuela's Far-Right María Corina Machado. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, a broad alliance of Norwegian groups dedicated to peace and solidarity announced a demonstration planned for Tuesday, December 9, in condemnation of the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan far-right politician María Corina Machado. Machado has publicly called for a US military intervention against Venezuela, supports the over one thousand unilateral coercive measures imposed on the country, has played a key role in orchestrating violent and destabilizing actions, and has links to criminal drug trafficking organizations. | The Norwegian organizations condemn the award…
(2025-12-09). Venezuela ALBA News, 12.8.2025: Venezuela Budget — 78% for Social Investment; US Poll on Opposition to Intervention; Cost of US Military Operation; Venezuelan tourism Increases. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-09). The Hegseth killings must stop. strategic-culture.su Last week the Pentagon, under "War Secretary" Pete Hegseth, carried out yet another military attack on a boat in the high seas that the Administration claims is smuggling drugs. That makes 23 boats blown up by the US military in the waters off Latin America — most near Venezuela — and nearly 100 persons killed.
(2025-12-09). Venezuela se mantiene de pie ante agresiones de EE.UU., afirma Diosdado Cabello. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello reafirmó este lunes que a pesar de las constantes amenazas y el asedio de Estados Unidos y sus aliados contra la nación suramericana, el pueblo venezolano permanece de pie y en unidad permanente. | Durante la rueda de prensa semanal del PSUV, Cabello señaló que la agresión al país entró en una ´etapa distinta ª desde agosto, con amenazas contundentes dirigidas a apoderarse de la riqueza nacional. | Acusó a los sectores del extremismo opositor venezolano de intentar ´sembrar el caos ª en los últimos cuatr…
(2025-12-09). Cancillería de Cuba desmiente falsas informaciones con respecto a Venezuela. radiohc.cu La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal rechazó y desmintió este lunes informaciones de medios de prensa, sobre supuestos contactos entre funcionarios cubanos y del Gobierno de Estados Unidos para abordar asuntos internos relacionados con Venezuela. | Por su interés reproducimos estas declaraciones publicadas en el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex). | ´Las agresiones y las amenazas de guerra contra la hermana Venezuela han concitado un amplio rechazo internacional y al interior de EEUU. | En este contexto, sectores guerreristas estadounidenses recurren…
(2025-12-09). Cancillería de Cuba desmiente falsas informaciones con respecto a Venezuela. radiohc.cu La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal rechazó y desmintió este lunes informaciones de medios de prensa, sobre supuestos contactos entre funcionarios cubanos y del Gobierno de Estados Unidos para abordar asuntos internos relacionados con Venezuela. | Por su interés reproducimos estas declaraciones publicadas en el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex). | ´Las agresiones y las amenazas de guerra contra la hermana Venezuela han concitado un amplio rechazo internacional y al interior de EEUU. | En este contexto, sectores guerreristas estadounidenses recurren…
(2025-12-09). Congress Prepares To Pass NDAA That Will Give Trump His $1 Trillion Military Budget. news.antiwar.com Congress has released its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and is preparing to pass the sweeping spending bill, which will give President Trump a total military budget of over $1 trillion. Earlier this year, a supplemental for an additional $156 billion was included in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," most of which will go …
(2025-12-09). Tories panic over trade union bill shows it's desperately needed. thecanary.co 
Employers will now be required to inform employees of their right to join a trade union under the new Employment Rights Bill. Significantly, Whitehall will provide an approved statement for bosses to hand to workers, in order to prevent hostile employers from attempting to discourage union membership. As a quick demonstration of what such a […] | By
(2025-12-09). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-09). 'Militant' ambush kills six Pakistani soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. tehrantimes.com At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed in "militant attacks" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, Anadolu reported Tuesday, citing local police.
(2025-12-09). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-09). Kerala Election Code Violation Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty accused R Sreelekha, a former DGP and now a BJP candidate, of violating the election code of conduct. The accusations stem from a social media post where she allegedly shared survey results that favored the NDA.
(2025-12-09). Europeans Can't Let Trump Define What It Means To Be European OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Pawel Zerka | Problem: | If anyone was wondering whether it's fair to speak of US president Donald Trump's
(2025-12-09). Milwaukee, December 10, 2025: Building Unity Gathering. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-09). Manhunt for Autorickshaw Driver in Shocking Dalit Minor Rape Case. devdiscourse.com Authorities are on a manhunt for Sai Kumar, an autorickshaw driver accused of raping a minor Dalit girl under the guise of assisting her move between hostels. The alleged crime took place on December 3, and the complaint was lodged with police cooperation from the victim's friends.
(2025-12-09). Iran National Orchestra performs at Vahdat Hall. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran National Orchestra, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian, presented its latest concert titled "Now It Has Reached Our Ears…" on Sunday and Monday at Tehran's Vahdat Hall. Prominent Iranian vocalist Vahid Taj accompanied the orchestra during the concerts.
(2025-12-09). Tonekabon offers strong potential for birdwatching. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The presence of seabirds such as gulls in Cheshmeh-Kileh River in Tonekabon, Mazandaran province, gives this city a special look during falls and winters. It has good potentials for birdwatching tourism. Many tourists who encounter this beautiful scene take photographs and record beautiful images of them.
(2025-12-09). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-09). 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?
(2025-12-09). Israeli occupation forces storm Birzeit town north of Ramallah in occupied West Bank: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). Some 125 earthquakes hit Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 123 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 29 to December 5, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-12-09). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 9.
(2025-12-09). Insights丨Brazilian scholar voices confidence in China's economy, seeks greater bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn China's high-quality economic development holds broad prospects, said Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., Brazilian scholar and director of the Brazilian Citizens Council in Beijing with China News Network.
(2025-12-09). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-09). Water Ministers reaffirm commitment to protect Orange—Senqu River Basin. sanews.gov.za Water Ministers reaffirm commitment to protect Orange—Senqu River Basin | The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange—Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource underpinning regional water security, climate resilience, economic development, and ecological sustainability. ⚪ The Ministers from the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Namibia, and the Republic of South Africa recently met in Gaborone, Botswana, for the 8th Ordinary Meeting of the Orange—Senqu River Commission (ORASE…
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Why Predicting Trump 2.0 Policy is Getting More Difficult. moderndiplomacy.eu Studying and forecasting the policy behavior of US President Donald Trump in his second term, "Trump 2.0," is becoming one of the most significant theoretical challenges for political scientists. If the 2017—2020 term has weakened the traditional predictive power of the US presidential model, the 2025—2029 term shows an even greater degree of structural uncertainty. …
(2025-12-09). Three persons of interests identified in "Witness D" murder case. sanews.gov.za Three persons of interests identified in "Witness D" murder case | National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police have identified three persons of interest that they believe can assist in solving the murder case of Marius Van Der Merwe. ⚪ "We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage," General Masemola said on Monday. ⚪ Addressing the media after visiting the family of Van der Merwe in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni, Masemola said linked to the murder of Van Der Merwe, the police are investigating two other cases which is the murder case in Duduz…
(2025-12-09). Court awards MH370 victims 2.9m yuan each. ecns.cn The remaining 23 cases involve families who have not yet applied for or completed the legal procedure to declare the passengers deceased, and these cases remain under judicial review.
(2025-12-09). Trio investigated for suspected wildlife poisoning in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn Police in Jiangxi province have detained three individuals on suspicion of poisoning wild animals in the Poyang Lake wetland area, the Yugan county's public security bureau revealed on Monday.
(2025-12-09). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-09). Belarus interested in closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia in ICT, digitalization. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in building partnerships with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in information and communications technology and digitalization, the Ministry of Communications and Informatization of Belarus told BelTA.
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Banning Kids from Social Media: A Global Push. moderndiplomacy.eu Around the world, governments are moving to restrict children's access to social media as concerns over online harm grow louder. Australia's decision to become the first country to impose a full ban on social media for children under 16 marks a major turning point in global digital regulation. Other countries, including Malaysia, Denmark, Norway, and …
(2025-12-09). Top Ontario union official defends Tory government's multi-billion-dollar training program amid fraud scandal. wsws.org Speaking at a blue-chip luncheon, the Labourers' International Union of North America's Canadian director gave a full-throated defence of Premier Ford and his labour minister in the face of reports showing hundreds of millions in job-training funds have been funnelled to the government's union and business cronies.
(2025-12-09). China Accuses Japan of Military Threat in Escalating Regional Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between China and Japan escalated after Tokyo accused Chinese fighter jets of aiming fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft during Chinese carrier-based flight training east of the Miyako Strait. Japan denounced the radar illumination as a dangerous act, while Beijing countered that Japan provoked the incident by repeatedly approaching and disrupting previously announced Chinese …
(2025-12-09). Cinema Verite to hold 10 workshops with Iranian, international instructors. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iran International Documentary Film Festival "Cinema Verite" has announced the workshops and instructors for the 19th edition that will kick off on December 10 in Mellat Cineplex in Tehran.
(2025-12-09). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-09). Federal Judge Restores Visa for Tufts Student Targeted Over Activism. moderndiplomacy.eu A federal judge in Boston has ordered the U.S. government to restore the immigration status of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University PhD student and pro-Palestinian activist, in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Ozturk had been taken into custody in March by masked, plainclothes ICE agents after the Trump administration revoked her student …
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-09). GREGORY WRIGHTSTONE: Refrigerants Are No Global Warming Threat. wattsupwiththat.com (T)he selection of the refrigerants for air conditioning systems should be based on both the safety and the needs of the consumers, rather than on a purported environmental benefit."
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). China, Germany seek more stable model for bilateral relations. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for China and Germany to transcend differences in social systems, histories and cultures and to build a more mature model of positive interaction and a more stable bilateral policy framework.
(2025-12-09). BRICS+: Nigeria and the Expanding Geopolitical Architecture of BRICS. infobrics.org The inclusion of Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous nation is a significant, calculated move. It signals a conscious adjustment of the BRICS' geopolitical focus toward the continent…
(2025-12-09). 1000-year-old minaret of Semnan mosque to be honored in Special ceremony. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ A ceremony to commemorate the millennium of minaret of Semnan Jameh Mosque will be held on Wednesday with the aim of transforming this heritage site into a historical and cultural brand of the city.
(2025-12-09). A big step in Tehran-Baku relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — In a region where diplomacy often shifts unpredictably, Iran and Azerbaijan have taken a significant step forward, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's meetings in Baku highlighted a mutual commitment to strengthening ties.
(2025-12-09). Top Cuban Official Falls in Espionage Scandal, Sentenced to Life in Prison. moderndiplomacy.eu Cuba's Supreme Popular Tribunal has sentenced former economy minister Alejandro Gil to life in prison after a closed-door trial found him guilty of espionage marking one of the most significant political and corruption cases in Cuba in decades. Gil, once a trusted advisor to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, was also convicted in a separate corruption trial …
(2025-12-09). U.S.-China Technology Cooperation Tightens Amid Nvidia Chip Export Approval. devdiscourse.com China highlighted the significance of mutual cooperation with the United States as crucial, following the U.S. government's decision to authorize the export of Nvidia's H200 chips to China.
(2025-12-09). Iran's National Orchestra performs at Vahdat Hall. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iran's National Orchestra performed Monday night at Vahdat Hall.
(2025-12-09). US judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on Rumeysa Ozturk. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a Chief US District Judge Denise Casper in Boston issued an injunction after concluding
(2025-12-09). Trump's Peace Deals: Temporary Ceasefires or Lasting Solutions? moderndiplomacy.eu Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for allegedly resolving eight international conflicts since taking office in 2025. These include disputes across multiple regions: Armenia-Azerbaijan, Cambodia-Thailand, Israel-Palestinian territories, Rwanda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), India-Pakistan, Egypt-Ethiopia, Serbia-Kosovo, Russia-Ukraine, and North-South Korea. Trump's interventions typically involved mediating ceasefires, hosting bilateral meetings, …
(2025-12-09). 10 most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports in 2025. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It's been an eventful year in Philadelphia, especially for the city's sports teams. Philadelphians greeted each other with "Go Birds" year-round, as 2025 began with an Eagles' playoff push that culminated in the team's second Super Bowl win. | From the lowlights to the highlights, including an agonizing night of defeat and a Valentine's Day victory parade, WHYY News remembers Philadelphia's year in sports. | Orion Kerkering throws home in Phillies' playoff elimination
(2025-12-09). Indonesia and BRICS Accelerate De-Dollarization with Yuan Push. infobrics.org Indonesia's new yuan-based currency operations and BRICS expansion signal a global shift as middle powers weigh early alignment for influence and security…
(2025-12-09). I was canceled for criticizing Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org As a freelance writer, I know I have to produce copy that meets the expectations of editors and management. When I write opinion pieces, I know well that my arguments should closely align with the publication's general outlook. But I've always believed that if my views on any particular topic diverged from an outlet I'm writing for, it was acceptable to express those viewpoints in other publications.But I've recently discovered that this general rule does not apply to criticism of Israel. In fact, it appears that publications I've had an ongoing relationship with up until recently have canceled me for article…
(2025-12-09). US Core Security Interests — The Trump Corollary. moderndiplomacy.eu "The threat that I worry the most about vis-a-vis Europe is not Russia, it's not China, it's not any other external actor. What I worry about is the threat from within," Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference, February 14, 2025. America's new National Security Strategy (NSS) marks an ideological and substantive shift in …
(2025-12-09). Lukashenko: Belarus seeks to start joint projects with Tanzania soon. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on Independence Day, BelTA learned from the Belarusian leader's press service.
(2025-12-09). Iran's missile advances major source of fear for Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Israeli military representatives have told parliament that Iran's quickening pace of ballistic missile production now poses a significant strategic concern.
(2025-12-09). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-09). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-09). CPC leadership holds meeting on 2026 economic work, regulations on law-based governance. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance in all respects.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Belarus hold 18th Joint Economic committee meeting in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The eighteenth session of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Committee meeting convened in Tehran, bringing together senior ministers, business representatives and experts from both countries to outline a new phase of commercial, industrial and scientific collaboration.
(2025-12-09). Talk World Radio: Linda Hansen on Hidden Stories of Heroism for a Peaceful Planet. worldbeyondwar.org 
This week on Talk World Radio we are talking about a book from New Zealand called Hidden Stories of Heroism for a Peaceful Planet. Our guest is the book's author Linda Hansen, a New Zealand based author of books for both adults and children. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2009-12-25). Pakistan, Indonesia sign seven MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements to further enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields in Islamabad on Tuesday. | The MoUs and agreements include cooperation in higher education, a grant program for Indonesian state scholarships, facilitation of business development for small and medium enterprises, collaboration between national archives, narcotics control and cooperation in preventing and combating illicit drug trafficking, cooperation in Halal trade and certification, and cooperation in the field of health. | Pakistan and Indonesia have decided to pro…
(2025-12-09). Belarus, Iran agree on 2026 cooperation plan in promising areas. eng.belta.by Belarus and Iran have agreed on a cooperation plan in promising areas through 2026. This was the key outcome of the 18th meeting of the joint Belarusian-Iranian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation held in Tehran.
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). New Zealand Defence Force aims to double recruitment. wsws.org The Defence Force head told MPs military recruitment must be raised significantly higher, just as it was before the two world wars.
(2025-12-09). Tariffs deepen economic uncertainty, hurting U.S. job market: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the latest data from U.S. firm Automatic Data Processing (ADP) show an unexpected decline in private-sector employment, with roughly 32,000 jobs lost in November 2025.
(2025-12-09). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-09). Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England. geo.tv 
(2025-12-09). Wang Yi blasts Japan, says Takaichi 'exploits' Taiwan to 'threaten China militarily'. tehrantimes.com Attempts to pursue "Taiwan independence" mean splitting China's territory, and supporting "Taiwan independence" amounts to interference in China's internal affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Pakistan agree on high-level Ashgabat dialogue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by phone on Tuesday.
(2025-12-09). Thailand launches airstrikes inside Cambodia after accusing it of violating ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org At least six people have been killed and dozens of others injured in fresh clashes between the two South-East Asian neighbors, despite a ceasefire agreement signed in October under US mediation.
(2025-12-09). Scam victims left unprotected as banks deny liability. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-09). "Blatant Violation" : Israel Seizes UNRWA HQ in Broad Daylight. thinktank.pk In the heart of occupied East Jerusalem's Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood, a scene straight out of a dystopian thriller unfolded on December 8, 2025: Israeli police, backed by trucks and forklifts, stormed the long-vacant headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). They ripped down the blue-and-white UN flag, hoisted Israel's …
(2025-12-09). Great Wall's 'living skin' acts as natural protective shield. ecns.cn New research has revealed that a thin "living skin" covering the surface of the Great Wall of China serves as a powerful natural protective layer.
(2025-12-09). Israeli enemy forces blew up at dawn several houses in Wadi Al-Assafir of Khiam after infiltrating into the southern Lebanese border town: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2009-12-25). Murree launches crackdown on encroachments under forest land recovery policy. tribune.com.pk 
The Murree Forest Division, in coordination with the District Administration and the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority, on Tuesday launched an operation on Lawrence College Road targeting a decades-old residential structure under the Punjab government's policy of reclaiming forest land. | A residential structure built illegally on approximately one and a half kanals of forest land was demolished, marking another step in the province's ongoing effort to recover unlawfully occupied public property. Just a few weeks earlier, authorities had reclaimed 231 kanals of Murree State Forest land valued at over…
(2025-12-09). Support University of Michigan Early Childhood Educators' Fight for a Living Wage. wibailoutpeople.org 
UM Early Childhood Educators are some of the lowest paid employees at the University. They provide care for infants, toddlers, and early education for preschoolers of University of Michigan Medicine staff and faculty. In February of this year, they became one of nearly 100 represented job titles in the University Staff United's first official recognized …
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Tehran to host 4th Eurasia trade exhibition in February 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran will host the fourth Eurasia International Trade Exhibition from February 1 to 4, 2026, an event that officials say is designed to maximize the benefits of the free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and draw strong participation from member states' delegations and private-sector representatives.
(2009-12-25). Veteran Lyceum teacher Hamida Osman passes away. tribune.com.pk 
Hamida Osman, a revered teacher of 19 years at the Lyceum, passed away Tuesday morning in Karachi. | She joined Lyceum in 1998 and held a Bachelor's from Kinnaird College in English Literature. She was a teacher of English and an Executive Council member at The Lyceum for the past 32 years. | Scheherazade Asdar Ahmad, founder and principal at the Lyceum, told The Express Tribune, "Principled to the core, she was a lady of a rare kind of integrity, loyalty, commitment, generosity, courage, humility, grace, dignity, and kindness. She stands so tall – very tall". | "She was an icon, a pure, beautiful soul who sto…
(2025-12-09). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-09). Controversial Visit: Political Motives or Genuine Concern? devdiscourse.com Kuki outfits have voiced strong opposition to BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh's visit to a relief camp in Manipur's Ukhrul district, dismissing it as a political maneuver rather than an act of empathy.
(2025-12-09). Trump's 'Monroe Doctrine 2.0' completely misreads Latin America. responsiblestatecraft.org The "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, "a common-sense and potent restoration of American power and priorities, consistent with American security interests," stating that "the American people—not foreign nations not globalist institutions—will always control their own destiny in our hemisphere," is a key component of the National Security Strategy 2025
(2025-12-09). Daily Memo: A Thousand Confirmed Kidnappings in the Past 90 Days, Plus Two More Deaths in Detention. lataco.com On September 8th, exactly three months, 90 days ago today, Justice Kavanaugh, along with five other Supreme Court justices, removed the temporary restraining order on the roaming raids in and around Los Angeles, giving immigration agents the go-ahead to racially profile Latinos. Since that decision, today we have reached at least 1000 confirmed kidnappings, at least 96 confirmed Kavanaugh stops, which include 15 U.S. Citizens being detained, at least one of them being shot.
(2025-12-09). Chinese Navy hospital ship arrives in Jamaica to provide medical services after Hurricane Melissa. ecns.cn The Chinese Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road arrived in Jamaica last week and will dock at multiple ports to provide humanitarian medical service to the people hit by Hurricane Melissa, said Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Monday.‚…
(2025-12-09). Reconciliation Slandered by Marco Rubio, Mandela's Legacy Remains Strong 12 Years After His Passing: 'Compassion and Forgiveness Set Him Free'. portside.org Reconciliation Slandered by Marco Rubio, Mandela's Legacy Remains Strong 12 Years After His Passing: 'Compassion and Forgiveness Set Him Free' |
(2025-12-09). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama reiterates criticism of Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said in an interview on December 7 that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair and Japan should not interfere.
(2025-12-09). Schelling's philosophy of nature and the renewal of the earth. onlineopinion.com.au Schelling saw nature not as object but as subject – a creative force we belong to, not command. His vision may be the ecological imagination our age lacks.
(2025-12-09). Nzimande meets with department's entities. sanews.gov.za Nzimande meets with department's entities | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has held one-on-one meetings with the leadership of his department's entities as part of efforts to enhance the impact and visibility of the department. ⚪ Held last week, the discussions followed a special meeting held in August with the Chairpersons and CEOs of the entities under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). ⚪ At the meeting in August, Nzimande emphasised the importance of upholding good governance among the leaders of these entities. This includes combating corrupt…
(2025-12-09). Chinese PLA Navy's 989 Task Group arrives in Indonesia for four-day visit. ecns.cn The Chinese PLA Navy's 989 Task Group, which is currently on a far-sea comprehensive training mission, arrived at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, kicking off a four-day friendly visit.
(2025-12-09). The Washington Shooting and Trump's Ever-Ready Immigrant Card. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent shooting in Washington, D.C.—one that left members of the National Guard dead and wounded—could have been a moment when the entire country stopped, took a deep breath, and asked itself some painful but necessary questions. Why does this keep happening? Why do Americans keep dying in waves of gun violence that have no …
(2025-12-09). Pantone Color of the Year choice is an irritating letdown. thecanary.co As the year draws to a close there's still a few things to look forward to. Aside from getting dragged by Spotify Wrapped and eating my weight in cheese in front of the TV, the Pantone Color of the Year is a window to next year's trends. So it was disappointing when the 2026 choice […] | By
(2025-12-09). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-09). Semi-finished steel production up 4.7% in 7 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The production of semi-finished steel in Iran rose 4.7 percent in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (September 23-October 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) announced.
(2025-12-09). Fans in disbelief as Ronaldo announces investment in Perplexity AI. ummid.com Fans have been in disbelief, as well as exited and thrilled, as football legend and Portugal National Football Team Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo who also leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, announces investment in Perplexity AI.
(2025-12-09). Foreign trade growth to help advance opening-up. ecns.cn Foreign trade will remain pivotal to China's economic performance in 2026, as policymakers and exporters prioritize industrial upgrade, high-standard opening-up and market diversification as key growth drivers, government officials and economists said on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Missed Nobel, Trump 'CONFERRED' FIFA Peace Prize. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, who missed the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 two months ago, has been conferred with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.
(2025-12-09). Florida declares civil rights group CAIR a 'terror organisation'. newarab.com 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the The directive against the
(2025-12-09). Report reveals ongoing challenges for people living with HIV in SA. sanews.gov.za Report reveals ongoing challenges for people living with HIV in SA | The HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report launched on Wednesday reveals that, despite progress since the 2014 study, significant efforts are still needed to reduce stigma, improve healthcare experiences, and support the mental well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV). | Today, the PLHIV sector, led by the National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA), unveiled the HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report. | This comprehensive study measures and documents the stigma, discrimination, and rights violations faced by PLHIV in South Africa. | Conducte…
(2025-12-09). 'Economic diplomacy should be prioritized in Iran's embassy in Baku'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hossein Pirmoazen, head of the Iran—Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce, says Tehran's embassy in Baku must be redefined with an economic mission at its core, arguing that revitalizing bilateral ties hinges on trade, investment and joint projects rather than political engagement.
(2025-12-09). Andisheh Cultural Center reviews Bong Joon Ho's "Mother" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- "Mother", a 2009 neo-noir thriller film by prominent South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, was reviewed at the Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Tuesday on the occasion of National Mother's Day.
(2025-12-09). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in war-ravaged Northern Province accuse government of negligence. wsws.org In the predominantly Tamil Northern Province, the death toll stands at nine, with four people reported missing.
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). New Zealand's Rookie Attack and Keeper Set Sights on West Indies Clash. devdiscourse.com New Zealand's cricket team is set to field a fresh pace attack and debut a new wicketkeeper as they face the West Indies in Wellington's second test match, beginning Wednesday. A raft of player injuries, including to pacers Nathan Smith and Matt Henry during the series-opener, has forced these changes.
(2025-12-09). Powerful wave at Spanish tourist island sweeps swimmers to sea, killing 4. scmp.com A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers out to sea while they were in a popular seawater pool along the rocky, western coastline of the Spanish island of Tenerife, leaving four died and one missing, Spanish authorities said Monday. | Crews recovered three bodies on Sunday – a 35-year-old man, a 55-year-old woman and another man – during a major rescue operation that used jet skis and helicopters to locate and pick up all those dragged out to sea. The fourth, a woman, died on Monday, a day…
(2025-12-09). Thai Navy launches operation against Cambodian troops. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — The Thai Navy has launched an operation in the Trat Province to push Cambodian troops out of the area.
(2025-12-09). Zohran Mamdani, Jessica Tisch and the NYPD's mass surveillance program. wsws.org New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reappointed Jessica Tisch as police commissioner, a woman directly responsible for the NYPD's massive spying on New York's population.
(2025-12-09). Australian safety regulator's initial report on fatal Cobar mine explosion: more questions than answers. wsws.org The NSW Resources Regulator's November 25 "Investigation information release" neither explains what caused the tragedy nor makes any recommendation for how to stop more workers being killed.
(2025-12-09). HK election hailed as a milestone for democracy. ecns.cn The 90 lawmakers of the eighth-term Legislative Council of the HKSAR comprise 40 elected by the Election Committee, 30 by functional constituencies and 20 by geographical constituencies, with their four-year term set to begin on Jan 1.
(2025-12-09). China's foreign trade up 3.6% in first 11 months of 2025. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in goods rose 3.6 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2025 to 41.21 trillion yuan, according to the General Administration of Customs on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Tehran hosting meeting of BRICS working group on research infrastructures, mega-science projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 7th meeting of the BRICS working group on research infrastructures and mega-science projects is being held from December 8 to 10 in Tehran.
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). Insights | 'Safe and comfortable': Brazilian scholar shares living experiences in China, eyes more bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn "Vibrant, diverse, and dynamic" ⚪ these are the impressions of China's economy shared by Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., a Brazilian scholar and director of the Brazilian Citizens Council in Beijing.
(2025-12-09). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-09). What Could The Contours Of A NATO-Russian Non-Aggression Pact Look Like? thealtworld.com Awareness of the threats that NATO poses along these three fronts and the division of labor between the top five states therein — Finland, Sweden, Poland, Romania, and Türkiye — enables Russia to devise the most effective countermeasures and propose the best means for managing future tensions. | It was earlier assessed that a
(2025-12-09). UN Warns UK—Mauritius Deal Risks Violating Chagossians' Rights and Blocking Return. devdiscourse.com The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has raised serious alarm over a new bilateral agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius, warning that the deal—intended to resolve the status of the Chagos Archipelago—may instead entrench decades-long human rights violations against the Chagossian people.
(2025-12-09). What makes Yiwu so attractive that foreign merchants can't stop praising it. ecns.cn In the eyes of foreign merchants, Yiwu is not only a "world supermarket" that offers everything imaginable, but also a "second home" with a strong sense of belonging.
(2009-12-25). Salah's omission from Inter game is a consequence of his actions, says Becker. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's omission from Tuesday's Champions League game at Inter Milan is a consequence of his reaction to being left out of the side, teammate Alisson Becker said on Monday. | Salah, 33, was not included in the 19-man squad for the Inter clash after he said in a hard-hitting interview following Saturday's match with Leeds United that he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club. | "Salah not being available is just a consequence of what he did and he is smart enough to know that. I didn't speak to Mo about that," the Brazilian goalkeeper told reporters. | "We share good moments, happ…
(2025-12-09). China-Iran-Saudi Arabia meeting to be held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China are set to hold their third trilateral committee meeting in Tehran today to review and advance the implementation of the Beijing Agreement.
(2025-12-09). Iranian artists, ensemble win at fall edition of Classical Music Stars Competition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — One ensemble and three artists from Iran are among the winners of the fall edition of the Classical Music Stars Competition in Poland.
(2025-12-09). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-09). Why has Xinjiang become the 'western granary'. ecns.cn "We are not fighting against nature, but learning to work with it in a smarter way." This philosophy of coexistence has enabled Xinjiang to increase agricultural output while protecting its ecological environment.
(2025-12-09). New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced recently that it will reopen the Child Care Assistance Program, for a limited number of slots, with the goal of allowing new children into the program in January. | The program provides financial assistance for families to pay for child care. According to the
(2025-12-09). Silk Road forum highlights Xinjiang's key role in BRI. ecns.cn The 17th Silk Road Studies Forum, which brought together 40 experts from Beijing, Shanghai, and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for a three-day event, concluded at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), on Saturday.
(2025-12-09). Iranian universities advance in GreenMetric World Ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 44 Iranian universities are featured on the 15th edition of the GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, up from 40 universities in 2024.
(2025-12-09). Government raises R11.795 billion to fund infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Government raises R11.795 billion to fund infrastructure projects | The National Treasury has successfully raised R11.795 billion under South Africa's first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. ⚪ According to the National Treasury, the auction attracted strong market interest, with bids exceeding R26 billion and achieving a 2.2-times subscription rate. ⚪ The proceeds from the Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond will be used exclusively to finance projects under the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) programme. ⚪ The total issuance amount was split across 10 and 15-year maturities as follo…
(2025-12-09). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-09). IMF Approves Pakistan Review, Unlocks $1.2 Billion to Support Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Pakistan's latest loan review, releasing about $1.2 billion and keeping the country's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) program on track. The approval follows a staff-level agreement in October, recognizing progress in stabilizing Pakistan's economy, including easing inflation, improving foreign exchange reserves, …
(2025-12-09). Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst. newarab.com 
Salah was not included in the squad announced by Salah said on Saturday he felt like he had been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool and that he…
(2025-12-09). A brief look at the new US national security strategy (I). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein A document like a country's "National Security Strategy," such as the one recently announced by the United States, cannot be based on fiction and deceit. In presenting the document, President Trump resorted to all sorts of falsehoods, clearly to convince the stupefied American public that "they are winning." It is a …
(2025-12-09). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-09). Israeli force infiltrated into Adaisseh and blew up a house in the southern Lebanese border town: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-09). Proactive fiscal policy in 2026 emphasized. ecns.cn China will continue exerting a "more proactive" fiscal policy and "moderately loose" monetary policy next year, as it strives to promote "effective qualitative improvement" and "reasonable quantitative growth" in its economy, according to a key Party leadership meeting on Monday.
(2025-12-09). City ready to boost strategy for next five-year plan. ecns.cn While Shanghai has already overtaken all other cities with a whopping 10,000 cafes, flavor is no longer the main factor competing for coffee lovers' attention.
(2025-12-09). economic momentum builds despite inflation jitters. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-09). Ukraine to Share Revised Peace Plan with U.S. Amid Ongoing War. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine plans to share a revised 20-point peace plan with the United States on Tuesday, aiming to end Russia's war, which is approaching its fourth year. The plan comes after talks in London between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and leaders of France, Germany, and Britain, designed to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position and balance a U.S.-backed draft …
(2025-12-09). Iranian, Chinese deputy FMs discuss bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — The Chinese deputy foreign minister, who has traveled to Tehran to participate in the third round of the Iran-China-Saudi Arabia trilateral meeting, met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs.
(2025-12-09). Another US-Backed Coup Attempt Is Underway In Honduras. popularresistance.org On November 30, six million Hondurans voted in their presidential election. One week later, the outcome of the election has not yet been announced due to credible allegations of fraud and illegal interference by the Trump administration, which includes threats of ending remittances from the United States that account for 25% of Hondura's GDP. Clearing the FOG speaks with Camila Escalante of Press TV and a founder of Kawsachun News who has covered Latin America for nearly ten years. Escalante provides background to the current political crisis and explains what is known so far about the election. She describes sim…
(2025-12-09). Varanasi to Get India's First Urban Rope Car Service by 2026. devdiscourse.com Construction on India's first in-city rope car service commenced in Varanasi, aiming to improve transport to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, a popular pilgrimage site. Varanasi Divisional Commissioner, S Rajalingam, announced the service is expected to launch by May 2026.
(2025-12-09). "Light Has Come" art exhibition unveils works on Zionist Regime's destruction. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian artist Abdolhamid Qadirian's art exhibition was inaugurated at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Monday, depicting Quranic narrative of the destruction of the Zionist Regime.
(2025-12-09). Putin in India: India-Russia tested ties in action. tehrantimes.com As winter chills New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin swept into the Indian capital for a two-day state visit on December 4—5, stirring warm excitement and euphoria after a four-year gap since his last trip in December 2021. Scathing Western sanctions, oppressive tariff threats by Washington to trade partners, even an arrest warrant, haven't stopped him from rolling back into one of Russia's closest mates.
(2025-12-09). Top Picks Backed by Real Players: Casino Billionaire's Guide to Online Casino Reviews. moguldom.com What Makes a Casino Worth Playing? One Source Still Sets the Bar Thousands of online casinos are live right now. Many look the same on the surface. Clean designs, welcome bonuses, flashy promotions. But the details that affect real money players, payout reliability, game fairness, licensing, bonus terms, live below the surface. That's why readers …
(2025-12-09). This Week in People's History, Dec 10—16. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 10—16 |
(2025-12-09). Gevorgyan appreciates Iran for protecting cultural heritage of Armenians. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Chairwoman of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan has appreciated Iran for protecting cultural and historical heritages of Iranian Armenians.
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Japan refuses European plan to seize Russian assets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Japan has rejected the European Union's (EU) proposal to expropriate frozen Russian assets worth approximately $30 billion, according to reports.
(2025-12-09). China wins third straight ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title. ecns.cn China beat Japan 8-1 to claim its third consecutive ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title in Chengdu on Sunday.
(2025-12-09). Human brains process language much like modern AI models. ecns.cn Israeli and U.S. researchers have found that the human brain processes spoken language in a step-by-step sequence that mirrors the internal workings of advanced artificial intelligence, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Sunday.
(2025-12-09). Controversy Escalates Over Acquittal of Malayalam Star Dileep in 2017 Assault Case. devdiscourse.com The Indian National Congress has distanced itself from a remark made by Adoor Prakash, the UDF convenor, who said Malayalam cinema star Dileep received 'justice' after being acquitted in the 2017 actress sexual assault case.
(2025-12-09). Iran line up Portugal for 2026 World Cup prep. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The president of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI), Mehdi Taj, has announced that Iran national football team — "Team Melli" — are close to finalizing a high-profile warm-up friendly against Portugal national football team on May 27.
(2025-12-09). Yungang Grottoes Cave 18 closes for maintenance, rest of site stays open. ecns.cn Monday's closure will give the Yungang Research Institute time to conduct a detailed survey of cracks in the cave ceiling and scientifically address the water seepage issue.While Cave 18 is closed for maintenance, the remaining areas of the Yungang Grottoes will continue to be open to the public.
(2025-12-09). Mojtaba Jabbari takes charge of Mes Rafsanjan: PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal football team head coach Mojtaba Jabbari was named new head coach of Iranian top-flight club Mes Rafsanjan.
(2025-12-09). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-09). British vlogger street interview: Many Japanese oppose involvement in Taiwan question. ecns.cn Recently, an independent British content creator Luke Johnston conducted street interviews in Japan, where many local residents stated that they do not support Japan's involvement in the Taiwan issue.
(2025-12-09). Export from Sistan-Baluchestan rises 6% in 8 months yr/yr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of export from Sistan-Baluchestan province, in southeast Iran, rose six percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, a provincial official announced.
(2025-12-09). Brazilians take to the streets calling attention to a crisis of violence against women. globalvoices.org Marches were organized in several cities after a number of cases linked to hatred against womenGlobal VoicesWoman holding a sign reading 'Stop killing us,' during a march in Brasília, Brazil's capital, denouncing violence against women. Thousands of women
(2025-12-09). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-09). Strategic autonomy in practice: India and Eurasia's reconfiguration. tehrantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi on 4—5 December 2025 should be viewed as one of the defining geopolitical moments in Eurasia over the past decade—an event that transcends the traditional contours of the Moscow—New Delhi relationship and is best understood as part of a broader realignment in the regional balance of power.
(2025-12-09). Israel launches ground, air assaults on southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Israel carried out simultaneous ground incursions and airstrikes across several areas of southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese and regional media reports.
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Independent Evaluation Finds that NDB's Energy Sector Financing Supported South Africa in Addressing National Energy Constraints. infobrics.org Since 2016, NDB has financed USD 972.8 million in South Africa's energy sector — adding approximately 1,600 MW of capacity, 7,500 GWh of annual supply and cutting 7.2 million tonnes of CO‚ÇÇ each year…
(2025-12-09). Kibbutz to demolish all houses damaged in Oct. 7 except for one slated for conservation. haaretz.com Plan, which entails razing around 60 uninhabitable houses in parts of the kibbutz which suffered the worst damage in the massacre, was backed by 196 members – with 146 voting against…
(2025-12-09). At least 12 killed as Cambodia-Thailand border clashes reignite despite Trump-brokered truce. tehrantimes.com Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Tuesday, according to Reuters, as the Southeast Asian neighbors both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty.
(2025-12-09). Tehran invites foreign partners to expanded energy Coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — In a meeting with Belarus's industry minister, Iran's oil minister emphasized that Tehran has prepared a portfolio of oil and gas contracts aimed at attracting friendly partners.
(2025-12-09). Sa'dabad director outlines major restoration, conservation push at former royal complex in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The director of the Sa'dabad Cultural-Historical Complex says the former royal residence in northern Tehran has accelerated restoration and conservation work, completing a long-delayed digital inventory of its holdings while advancing new projects to safeguard thousands of stored objects.
(2025-12-09). COP30 in Brazil Marked Again by Tensions Over Methods to Address Climate Change. wibailoutpeople.org 
This gathering issued a comprehensive program for preserving the planet, yet the United States continues to sabotage efforts to curb global warming since it rejects the scientific data pointing to a deteriorating environment around the world By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireTuesday December 9, 2025Political Review Brazil hosted the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in …
(2025-12-09). Denmark's Ritual of Militarisation. dissidentvoice.org On December 8, 2025, the Copenhagen Security Summit convenes at Falkoner Centret in Frederiksberg. With 35 speakers and more than 1,200 participants, it is one of Denmark's largest gatherings on geopolitics and security. Organised by Danish Industry (DI), Ernst and Young, Poul Schmith (The Chamber Attorney), Danske Bank, and Bà∏rsen, the summit features high‚Äëprofile figures …
(2025-12-09). How Hong Kong can distinguish itself as a climate finance hub. scmp.com For decades, New York and London have defined the flow of global capital. But while markets still chase short-term returns in US equities, the next great wave of productive investment is taking shape in East Asia, led by China's financing, manufacturing and export of the clean technologies that are remaking the global economy. | That contrast has only widened. As the United States retreats from climate leadership, China has doubled down. A day after US President Donald Trump called climate change…
(2025-12-09). Eliminating European rivals: Analyst decodes Trump's MAGA agenda. eng.belta.by US President Donald Trump intends to reindustrialize America, in part by attracting companies and production capacity from Europe, Bulgarian political analyst Plamen Paskov said.
(2025-12-09). Departure tax refund applications surge 285% as inbound tourism rebounds. ecns.cn Tourists claim an instant tax refund in Shanghai.Sales of tax-refundable goods and the total value of tax refunds both increased 98.8 percent year-on-year over the same period.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Armenia to form joint working commission to ease border travel. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have agreed to establish a joint working commission to address land border issues and facilitate tourist movement between the two neighboring countries.
(2025-12-09). Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice. sanews.gov.za Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie. | Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a first-class Honours degree in pure mathematics in 1971. | According to Nzimande, Glennie, who trained as a mathematician, was not only a distinguished and lifelong progressive educationalist but also a tirele…
(2025-12-09). Iran, Azerbaijan determined to strengthen bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran and Baku are committed to using all available capacities to enhance bilateral ties and expand cooperation within multilateral frameworks.
(2025-12-09). Russian An-22 heavy transport aircraft crashes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — A Russian An-22 heavy-lift military transport aircraft has crashed in the Furmanovsky district of Ivanovo Region, according to initial reports from Russian media.
(2025-12-09). Northern Hemisphere tropical activity in 2025. wattsupwiththat.com *Second year in a row with below-normal tropical activity across the Northern Hemisphere… western Pacific Ocean leads the way with its seventh straight down year…no hurricanes hit the US for the first time in a decade*…
(2025-12-09). Fifteen U.S. Citizens Detained In Over 96 'Kavanaugh Stops,' As Feds Disregard Legal Documentation. lataco.com Justice Kavanaugh laid out the framework for how racial profiling is permissible by federal agents leading to what has now been coined as the "Kavanaugh Stop," by professor Anil Kalhan.
(2025-12-09). Durban ready for holiday season. sanews.gov.za Durban ready for holiday season | eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba says the city is prepared to welcome more than a million visitors and deliver a safe, vibrant, and memorable festive season. | Xaba unveiled the city's Festive Season Management Plan, which outlined major improvements in service delivery, strengthened safety measures, and a robust tourism programme designed to deliver what the city has branded an "Endless Waves of Tranquillity" festive experience. | Xaba said this year's festive season comes at a time of renewed optimism for Durban, especially following significant progress in water and san…
(2025-12-09). Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals. geo.tv 
This collage of pictures shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sign the high-speed train project on December 8, 2025. — Facebook/ Mohammed bin Salman Fan ClubRail agreement signed by MBS and Qatar's emir.High-speed train project…
(2025-12-09). First MTZ tractors delivered to Russia's Kamchatka. eng.belta.by Two powerful BELARUS 1523.3 tractors with 150 horsepower were officially dispatched to the customer, the Zarechnoye company.
(2025-12-09). Belarus counts on fruitful military cooperation with Iran. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the current state and future prospects for developing bilateral military cooperation and agreed upon a plan for joint activities for 2026.
(2025-12-09). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-09). Global Average Temperature — Error Margins Too Large — No Correlation Possible. wattsupwiththat.com Your criticism and your dissertation were and still are **completely correct**. When correlated systematic errors and the realistic treatment of infilling problems are properly accounted for, the global mean temperature curve before 1950—1970 (and partly even today) cannot physically be determined with an accuracy better than ±0.5—1 ∞C. Consequently, a claimed trend of +1.3 ∞C since 1850 is **not significantly distinguishable** from a zero trend. This is not "skeptical exaggeration"; it is simply what error theory and metrology **mandate** — and exactly what Patrick Frank (sin…
(2025-12-09). His Dream Through Me, Pt. 1: Ryan Jensen. whyy.org Ryan Jensen made a name for himself as a center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with quarterback Tom Brady. But even as he looks down at his Super Bowl ring, Ryan knows: None of this success was supposed to happen to him. It was supposed to be his brother's. When Ryan was a kid, his older brother Seth was the one who seemed destined for greatness in the NFL. It caught everyone by surprise when Ryan got there instead.
(2025-12-09). Iranian Armed Forces enhanced military power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — A senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces said the outcome of the 12-day conflict forced Israel and its Western backers to seek a halt to fighting, underscoring Iran's expanding missile and drone power.
(2025-12-09). Mumia Abu-Jamal Support: RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON. wibailoutpeople.org 
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Website: http: //www.marchformumia.org RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON ABUSES AND TO FREE MUMIA "Many people say it is insane to resist the system, but actually, it's insane not to." — Mumia Abu- Jamal Frackville, PA — Starting at 11: 30am, Tuesday, Dec. 9, …
(2025-12-09). Zelensky not ready for peace — Trump. infobrics.org The American president revealed he is 'disappointed' with Zelensky.
(2025-12-09). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-09). Europe in Panic Over US Strategy for Stability With Russia. consortiumnews.com Alastair Crooke on the Trump administration's most recent National Security Strategy, which critiques U.S. pursuit of global primacy as a failure. By Alastair Crooke Conflicts Forum A National Security Strategy (NSS) is produced periodically by U.S. administrations (President Donald Trump…
(2025-12-09). Trump's National Security Strategy ditches 'civilizationally dead' Europe. infobrics.org The Trump administration is far less careful in categorizing its vassals and satellite states, not even bothering to call them "allies". On the contrary, it routinely dismisses them as dead weight.
(2025-12-09). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-09). US shifts focus to China in updated National Security Strategy. infobrics.org Trump aims to divide the strategic alliance between Moscow and Beijing.
(2025-12-09). The American Dream, We Hardly Knew You. portside.org The American Dream, We Hardly Knew You |
(2025-12-09). Norway 93%, Germany 693,000 — Who is The Real EV capital of Europe? thinktank.pk As Europe races toward its 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is accelerating unevenly across the continent. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) now claim a 25.5% market share in the EU—up from 20.2% in 2024—but hotspots like Norway and Denmark are lapping the field, while others lag …
(2025-12-09). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-09). MFA: Belarus invites Lithuania to discuss all issues at the negotiating table. eng.belta.by Belarus has invited Lithuania to jointly discuss all existing issues at the negotiating table, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Igor Sekreta told journalists.
(2025-12-09). Claim: Battery Rationing is Required to Contain an Aussie Green Subsidy Blowout. wattsupwiththat.com "… A possibility to discuss is lowering the 50kWh threshold to 15kWh. …"
(2025-12-09). DRC Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years as UNICEF Warns of Rising Child Deaths. devdiscourse.com The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in a quarter-century, with 64,427 cases and 1,888 deaths recorded since the start of 2025, UNICEF reported today. Children are bearing a devastating share of the impact, with 14,818 cases and 340 deaths, reflecting the severe vulnerabilities facing young people amid collapsing health and water systems.
(2025-12-09). Beyond suffering: Reclaiming the Palestinian story. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-09). Jalen Hurts throws 4 interceptions, Eagles lose 22-19 to Chargers in OT. whyy.org Justin Herbert stiff-armed the opposition with his broken left hand, the defense forced big plays and the Los Angeles Chargers eked out a victory to move within two games of first place in the AFC West. | Cameron Dicker kicked a go-ahead 54-yard field goal — one of his five in the game — and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line in overtime of a messy 22-19 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. | "What a team we have, they refuse to lose," Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh effused, putting the win "in the discussion of the birth of my seven children, my marriage.
(2025-12-09). FAO explores areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture in Isfahan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) paid a visit to a fish farm in Isfahan Province, exploring ways to enhance collaboration and improve productivity in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
(2025-12-09). English folk singer and guitarist Martin Carthy: An appraisal of his six-decade career. wsws.org Carty has always seen folk as reflecting social life and conditions, so has never shied away from social and political issues.
(2025-12-09). From evil to upheaval and beyond: How the 'axis' metaphor shaped modern geopolitics. |
(2025-12-09). How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation's poor. |
(2025-12-09). Outside the West, the Kundalini tradition presents a model of the 'divine feminine' beyond binary gender. |
(2025-12-09). Australia's supercomputers are falling behind — and it's hurting our ability to adapt to climate change. |
(2025-12-09). United in HeartÔΩú A home for the nation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-09). Anika Wells refers herself to independent watchdog over expenses affair. |
(2025-12-09). Concrete with a human touch: Can we make infrastructure that repairs itself? |
(2025-12-09). Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase. |
(2025-12-09). Guinea-Bissau coup: election uncertainty has triggered military takeovers before. |
(2025-12-09). Primed to burn: what's behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania. |
(2025-12-09). Are sanctuary policing policies no more than a public relations facade? |
(2025-12-09). Florida's new reporting system is shining a light on human trafficking in the Sunshine State. |
(2025-12-09). How important is the ATAR? 30% of Year 12s who go to uni don't use it. |
(2025-12-09). 3 states are challenging precedent against posting the Ten Commandments in public schools — cases that could land back at the Supreme Court. |
(2025-12-09). NZ needs more entrepreneurs. Will its new tertiary strategy reward real risk takers? |
(2025-12-09). Jane Austen's happiness was complicated — her last heroine in Persuasion knew why. |
(2025-12-09). Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from children's health experts. |
(2025-12-09). Hospitals in crisis: why state and federal governments are fighting about funding. |
(2025-12-09). How to get through the festive season when you're estranged from your parents. |
(2025-12-09). PFAS in pregnant women's drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds. |
(2025-12-09). Europe needs heed the invitation in the U.S. National Security Strategy and return power to its nation states. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-09). Sabrina Carpenter's and Chapelle Roan's sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul. |
(2025-12-09). Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years. |
(2025-12-09). Pope Leo XIV's visits to Turkey and Lebanon were about religious diplomacy. |
(2025-12-09). With a deadline looming, Lebanon is under pressure to disarm Hezbollah or risk another war. |
(2025-12-09). Benin's failed coup: three factors behind the takeover attempt. |
(2025-12-09). Putting away your winter clothes? Science explains how to keep them safe over summer. |
(2025-12-09). What can trees teach us about resilience and loss? A grieving daughter reflects. |
(2025-12-09). US oil industry doesn't see profit in Trump's 'pro-petroleum' moves. |
(2025-12-09). What 38 million obituaries reveal about how Americans define a 'life well lived'. |
(2025-12-09). Labor gains in Resolve poll as DemosAU poll has One Nation winning 12 House seats. |
(2025-12-09). From concrete walls to living edges, here's how riverside habitats are being restored along the Thames. |
(2025-12-09). Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether. |
(2025-12-09). Illegal tobacco is messing up economic data. That won't stop until it's managed like alcohol. |
(2025-12-09). What do stingrays actually eat? New study reveals some only prefer a single type of prawn. |
(2025-12-09). What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out. |
(2025-12-09). Caregiver smartphone use can affect a baby's development. New parents should get more guidance. |
(2025-12-09). Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of 'Big 3' domination. |
(2025-12-09). Putting pig organs in people is OK in the US, but growing human organs in pigs is not — why is that? |
(2025-12-09). Why can't I wiggle my toes one at a time, like my fingers? |
(2025-12-09). Gen Z is burning out at work more than any other generation — here's why and what can be done. |
(2025-12-09). Merry Jewish Christmas: How Chinese food and the movies became a time-honored tradition for American Jews. |
(2025-12-09). What could CDC changes to hepatitis B vaccines mean for infants and families in Pennsylvania and New Jersey? whyy.org
(2025-12-09). How eating oysters could help restore South Australia's algal-bloom ravaged coast. |
(2025-12-09). Lower-cost space missions like NASA's ESCAPADE are starting to deliver exciting science — but at a price in risk and trade‚Äëoffs. |
(2025-12-09). You care about fairness at work — so why do you feel like a fake? |
(2025-12-09). An Unholy Alliance: The EU's role in containing Ukraine's corruption scandal. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-09). How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed's 'dual mandate'. |
(2025-12-09). The RBA is stuck in a tug-of-war, as it holds rates steady. |
(2025-12-09). Aging bridges are crumbling. Here's how new technologies can help detect danger earlier. |
(2025-12-09). The law meets its limits — what 'Nuremberg' reveals about guilt, evil and the quest for global justice. |
(2025-12-09). 6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong. |
(2025-12-09). South Africa declared gender-based violence a national disaster. But how will frontline workers be kept safe? |
(2025-12-09). 2026 will define the course of the Brazilian Right, but Bolsonarism already has its candidate. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-09). "Syria Will Be A Failed State" / Interview with Sharmine Narwani. voicesfromsyria.com
(2025-12-09). El Código de las Familias, tres años después: Una justicia más inclusiva y protectora. cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular presentó un balance detallado de la aplicación del Código de las Familias, destacando su impacto en la protección de derechos, la reducción de conflictividad y la introducción de figuras innovadoras como la compensación económica y la guarda compartida, en línea con los principios de solidaridad e inclusión que promueve la norma.
(2025-12-09). Unión Eléctrica explica la compleja situación energética tras un fin de semana crítico. cubadebate.cu En cuanto a las perspectivas a mediano plazo, Ramírez Mendoza proyectó que con la incorporación de Felton y Céspedes 3, la disponibilidad debería estabilizarse en el orden de 1100 a 1300 MW en el horario del mediodía y unos 1800 MW en el pico: "un poco más de energía durante todo el día, que nos permite rotar más los circuitos".
(2025-12-09). Tras la huella de Colón de Antequera, Málaga, a Holguín. radiohc.cu 
El fotógrafo profesional Fernando del Pino Díaz, ha llegado por primera vez a la provincia de Holguín,desde Antequera, Málaga, España, con imágenes de valor histórico, patrimonial y cultural en la exposición Cristobal Colón la ruta desde Antequera a Bariay en 1492. | Peña de los Enamorados y Silla de Gibara La primera de las tres exposiciones a inaugurar en los municipios de Holguín, Rafel Freire y Gibara está abierta en el Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Carlos de la Torre y Huerta. Está integrada por veintiocho imágenes del también profesor de la universidad de Málaga tras diez años de investigación de l…
(2025-12-09). Unión Eléctrica explica la compleja situación energética tras un fin de semana crítico. cubadebate.cu En cuanto a las perspectivas a mediano plazo, Ramírez Mendoza proyectó que con la incorporación de Felton y Céspedes 3, la disponibilidad debería estabilizarse en el orden de 1100 a 1300 MW en el horario del mediodía y unos 1800 MW en el pico: "un poco más de energía durante todo el día, que nos permite rotar más los circuitos".
(2025-12-09). Tras la huella de Colón de Antequera, Málaga, a Holguín. radiohc.cu El fotógrafo profesional Fernando del Pino Díaz, ha llegado por primera vez a la provincia de Holguín,desde Antequera, Málaga, España, con imágenes de valor histórico, patrimonial y cultural en la exposición Cristobal Colón la ruta desde Antequera a Bariay en 1492. | Peña de los Enamorados y Silla de Gibara La primera de las tres exposiciones a inaugurar en los municipios de Holguín, Rafel Freire y Gibara está abierta en el Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Carlos de la Torre y Huerta. Está integrada por veintiocho imágenes del también profesor de la universidad de Málaga tras diez años de investigación de l…
(2025-12-09). Bajo el mismo sol, una propuesta del 46 Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. radiohc.cu Una triple alianza para construir una fábrica de seda en América en 1819 es la propuesta de 'Bajo el mismo sol', del director español Ulises Porra, que compite en el 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | El heredero español Lázaro y su pareja Mei, productora china de seda, buscan llevar la alta calidad del material a la isla La Española con la ayuda del desertor militar haitiano Baptiste, enfrentándose a las circunstancias ambientales y sociales. | 'Bajo el mismo sol', el tercer largometraje del director Ulises Porra y el primero que realiza en solitario, es una pintura del Caribe colonial,…
(2025-12-09). El Código de las Familias, tres años después: Una justicia más inclusiva y protectora. cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular presentó un balance detallado de la aplicación del Código de las Familias, destacando su impacto en la protección de derechos, la reducción de conflictividad y la introducción de figuras innovadoras como la compensación económica y la guarda compartida, en línea con los principios de solidaridad e inclusión que promueve la norma.
(2025-12-09). III Foro de Animación Juan Padrón sesiona en la capital. cubadebate.cu El III Foro de Animación Latinoamericana y Caribeña Juan Padrón in memoriam inició este lunes en la capital, con el propósito de fomentar el aprendizaje, el diálogo y la cooperación entre especialistas de la industria audiovisual de la región.
(2025-12-09). III Foro de Animación Juan Padrón sesiona en la capital. cubadebate.cu El III Foro de Animación Latinoamericana y Caribeña Juan Padrón in memoriam inició este lunes en la capital, con el propósito de fomentar el aprendizaje, el diálogo y la cooperación entre especialistas de la industria audiovisual de la región.
(2025-12-09). Cuba: Alejandro Gil Fernández condenado a prisión perpetua por espionaje. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular condenó a Alejandro Gil Fernández a prisión perpetua y a 20 años de cárcel por espionaje, cohecho, daño a documentos clasificados y otros delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la economía nacional. | Las vistas orales se desarrollaron entre el 11 y 13 de noviembre, y del 26 al 29 del mismo mes, en estricto cumplimiento de los derechos procesales reconocidos en la Constitución de la República y la Ley del Proceso Penal, según reconocieron tanto el acusado como su defensa. | En la primera causa, Gil Fernández -quien fue vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación- resu…
(2025-12-09). Cuba y el Caribe reafirman lazos de hermandad en el Día Cuba-CARICOM. cubadebate.cu La viceprimera ministra de la República, Inés María Chapman Waugh, presidió el acto conmemorativo del Día Cuba-CARICOM, que tuvo por sede la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM).
(2025-12-09). Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad. whyy.org Mientras el sistema de acogida de Delaware se extiende a tres condados, una crisis silenciosa se desata en hogares, juzgados, hospitales y oficinas estatales. Bebés sin un nuevo hogar ingresan al sistema. Adolescentes permanecen en hogares temporales, esperando a que alguien los elija. Y para los jóvenes que superan la edad límite, la edad adulta comienza antes de que la estabilidad llegue. | En el centro hay un sistema que hace todo lo que puede (y aún no lo suficiente) a medida que crece la necesidad, especialm…
(2025-12-09). Batalla Diplomática de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la geopolítica contemporánea, la diplomacia cubana se erige como una de las expresiones más singulares de inteligencia estatal en un sistema internacional estructuralmente desigual. La batalla diplomática de Cuba permite comprender ese desempeño de dignidad política como una praxis de larga duración que combina lucidez estratégica, disciplina organizativa y una constelación de principios orientados a la defensa de la soberanía en un entorno dominado por la asimetría sistémica.
(2025-12-09). Asegura Cuba 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo, 2026. cubadebate.cu Cuba aseguró 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026 en el recién finalizado torneo clasificatorio de Panamá, dónde conquistó 15 medallas (7-3-5) en las modalidades grecorromana y libre (m y f).
(2025-12-09). Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad. whyy.org Mientras el sistema de acogida de Delaware se extiende a tres condados, una crisis silenciosa se desata en hogares, juzgados, hospitales y oficinas estatales. Bebés sin un nuevo hogar ingresan al sistema. Adolescentes permanecen en hogares temporales, esperando a que alguien los elija. Y para los jóvenes que superan la edad límite, la edad adulta comienza antes de que la estabilidad llegue. | En el centro hay un sistema que hace todo lo que puede (y aún no lo suficiente) a medida que crece la necesidad, especialm…
(2025-12-09). Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism. sanews.gov.za Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways' new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade. ⚪ De Lille said the move will also people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia. ⚪ The launch took place in Johannesburg and was attended by the Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, Australian High Commissioner, Tegan Brink and senior executives from Qantas, South African Tourism, the Gauteng Tourism Authority and the Tourism Business Council of So…
(2025-12-09). Arlen López logra su segunda victoria en Mundial de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu El doble campeón olímpico guantanamero y una vez medallista de bronce a igual nivel Arlen López Cardona da importante paso en la obtención de medallas en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo que organiza la IBA en Dubai, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, donde venció este lunes al iraquí Ridha Talib Jabbar.
(2025-12-09). Cuba: Alejandro Gil Fernández condenado a prisión perpetua por espionaje. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular condenó a Alejandro Gil Fernández a prisión perpetua y a 20 años de cárcel por espionaje, cohecho, daño a documentos clasificados y otros delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la economía nacional. | Las vistas orales se desarrollaron entre el 11 y 13 de noviembre, y del 26 al 29 del mismo mes, en estricto cumplimiento de los derechos procesales reconocidos en la Constitución de la República y la Ley del Proceso Penal, según reconocieron tanto el acusado como su defensa. | En la primera causa, Gil Fernández -quien fue vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación- resu…
(2025-12-09). Arlen López logra su segunda victoria en Mundial de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu El doble campeón olímpico guantanamero y una vez medallista de bronce a igual nivel Arlen López Cardona da importante paso en la obtención de medallas en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo que organiza la IBA en Dubai, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, donde venció este lunes al iraquí Ridha Talib Jabbar.
(2025-12-09). Batalla Diplomática de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la geopolítica contemporánea, la diplomacia cubana se erige como una de las expresiones más singulares de inteligencia estatal en un sistema internacional estructuralmente desigual. La batalla diplomática de Cuba permite comprender ese desempeño de dignidad política como una praxis de larga duración que combina lucidez estratégica, disciplina organizativa y una constelación de principios orientados a la defensa de la soberanía en un entorno dominado por la asimetría sistémica.
(2025-12-09). Lo scandalo di corruzione nell'UE giunge in un momento inopportuno per Zelensky. strategic-culture.su La corruzione a Bruxelles è vecchia come il mondo e per decenni è rimasta in gran parte inosservata. | Segue nostro Per coloro che speravano che l'attuale scandalo di corruzione in Ucraina, che coinvolge stretti collaboratori di Zelensky, si sarebbe risolto e che le attività di guerra, riciclaggio di denaro e traffico d'armi potessero riprendere, finanziate da un pubblico occidentale credulone, la notizia dell'arresto di Federica Mogheri…
(2025-12-08). New Leader of Gaza's Biggest Israeli-Backed Militia Previously Fought for ISIS-Aligned Group. news.antiwar.com After the killing of Yasser Abu Shabab, the Israeli-backed gang leader who led the largest anti-Hamas militia in Gaza, his deputy, Ghassan al-Duhaini, has taken over as head of the group, officially known as the "Popular Forces." According to Al Jazeera, al-Duhaini's history includes working for the Palestinian Authority and later joining the Army of …
(2025-12-08). Israel Reportedly Spying on American Troops at US Base Monitoring Gaza Ceasefire. truthout.org Israeli authorities are reportedly conducting widespread surveillance and recording in a U.S. base set up in southern Israel in October to monitor the Gaza ceasefire. The Guardian reports that foreign diplomats and other visitors to the base like humanitarian officials are sometimes told to avoid sharing sensitive information for fear that it will be exploited by Israel… |
(2025-12-08). Livestream: Collaborator killed in Gaza as Trump plan fails. electronicintifada.net States reluctant to join Gaza force as Israel-backed Yasser Abu Shabab is killed. Resistance in Rafah. Palestine Action case goes to court, and much more.
(2025-12-08). China sends strong message to Japan after Tokyo ignores diplomatic warnings. infobrics.org Japan had (and still has) a unique opportunity to build at least a working relationship with China. Despite unrepentant Japanese atrocities from nearly 90 years ago, Beijing has repeatedly expressed readiness to build mutually beneficial relations, particularly through economic cooperation. Unfortunately, Tokyo's response has ranged from disinterest to open hostility.
(2025-12-08). Direct Container Shipping Between Novorossiysk & Goa Being Discussed. infobrics.org Russia's Delo Group is discussing the launch of a regular sea container line featuring calls between Novorossiysk Port and Mormugao Port, in Goa, India…
(2025-12-08). Chief Constable in contempt: Buzzard-Quashie v CC of Northamptonshire Police [2025] EWCA Civ 1397. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
By Kian Leong Tan INTRODUCTION In Buzzard-Quashie v Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police [2025] EWCA Civ 1397, the Court of Appeal has helpfully restated the law on (civil) contempt of court. The decision — arising out of a longstanding refusal by the Northamptonshire police force ("the police force") to comply with orders from the Information …
(2025-12-08). Putin's visit to India far more successful than Starmer's: British media. infobrics.org Russia-India cooperation significant for the world order.
(2025-12-08). First meeting of Belarusian diaspora ahead of New Year's Eve held in Istanbul. eng.belta.by The Consulate General of Belarus in Istanbul organized a meeting of Belarus citizens ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. The event proceeded in a warm and friendly atmosphere. It brought together the Belarusian community, children and adults, who live in Istanbul.
(2025-12-08). European Council President Warns US Not To Interfere in Europe's Affairs. portside.org European Council President Warns US Not To Interfere in Europe's Affairs |
(2025-12-08). "Murder on the High Seas" : War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody on Trump's Boat Strikes. democracynow.org 
Pressure is growing on the Trump administration to release video of a U.S. airstrike on September 2 that killed two men who were left shipwrecked in the Caribbean after an initial U.S. strike on their vessel killed nine people. The Trump administration claims all of the passengers on the boat were involved in drug trafficking but has offered no proof. "This is no more a war on drugs than sending National Guard to Democratic cities is about fighting crime or attacking free speech on campuses is about protecting from antisemitism," says war crimes prosecutor Reed Brody, who calls the strikes "murd…
(2025-12-08). Iran women's handball lose to Uruguay at 2025 President's Cup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Uruguay defeated Iran 27-16 at the 2025 President's Cup Group I on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Pope Leo gets into Christmas spirit with peace prayer in Rome. newarab.com 
Leo greeted thousands of well-wishers who braved the cold to watch the American pope on his inaugural outing to the statue. They were treated to a popemobile romp through Rome's historic cen…
(2025-12-08). Benin's Armed Forces Foil Attempted Mutiny, Says Interior Minister. orinocotribune.com 
Cotonou, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) — Benin's armed forces have foiled an attempted mutiny aimed at destabilizing the state and its institutions, Minister of Interior and Public Security Alassane Seidou said in a statement on Sunday. | Seidou made the remarks after a group of soldiers announced earlier in the day on state broadcaster Benin TV that President Patrice Talon had been "removed from office." | According to the minister, the armed forces and their command, "faithful to their oath," responded in a republican manner and were able to keep the situation under control, thwarting the attempt. The government called…
(2025-12-08). Kenya considers setting up assembly plant for MTZ tractors. eng.belta.by The delegation toured the BELARUS tractor display and paid a visit to the MTZ Museum, the venue for the subsequent talks.
(2025-12-08). Nigeria dispatches jets, troops to quash Benin coup bid. newarab.com 
Nigerian fighter jets and ground troops moved on Monday to help restore order after a foiled coup attempt in Benin, aiming to head off a political crisis in a country that is battling jihadists and serves as a key trade corridor in In its first foreign military intervention in nearly a decade,
(2025-12-08). Australia Has New Laws To Protect Nature. Do They Signal An End To Native Forest Logging? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Reforms to Australia's nature laws have passed federal parliament. A longstanding exemption that meant federal environment laws did not apply to native logging has …
(2025-12-08). Royal College of Psychiatrists warn gov of "significant risks" to trans people's mental health. thecanary.co Fifteen of the UK's leading mental health charities have warned the government that the vile single sex only rules could significantly impact the mental health of trans and nonbinary people. Organisations including Mind, Samaritans ,and the Royal College of Psychiatrists have written to the so-called equalities minister, Bridget Phillipson, to share their "deep concern" about […] | By