(2025-12-21). Satellite imagery reveals Israel consolidating control over half of Gaza Strip. tehrantimes.com The Israeli military is preparing to establish a permanent presence inside the Gaza Strip, The Cradle reported Sunday, citing the new satellite imagery released by Forensic Architecture.
(2025-12-21). Saturday 12/20: Hikers for Palestine – Winter Clothing for Gaza. indybay.org Starting point – Seabreeze Parking Lot, 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-12-21). Saturday 12/20: Holiday Craft Market for Gaza. indybay.org Barrios Unidos Poets Corner, 1817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-21). UNICEF tells Al Jazeera what Gaza urgently needs but doesn't have. aljazeera.com As Gaza's displaced Palestinians suffer from winter storms, UNICEF explains the basic needs essential to save children.
(2025-12-21). 'Project Sunrise': Trump's vision for Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The U.S. administration revives its dangerous vision of transforming Gaza into a "Middle East Riviera," sidelining the Palestinians once more.
(2025-12-21). Protesters demand Gaza action from Presbyterian church in Ireland. thecanary.co A group of around 30 protesters gathered outside the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's (PCI) Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, calling for the church to take action against so-called Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. The demonstration was staged to coincide with a Special General Assembly at the opulent Belfast premises on Thursday December 18, held to discuss […] | By
(2025-12-21). 'Israel' Arrests 3 Palestinians, Intensifies Bombing in Khan Younis as Hospital Warns of Collapse. english.almanar.com.lb The official Israeli radio station reported that occupation forces arrested three Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in the Bedouin town of Rahat in southern occupied Palestine. The report claimed the three had been hiding since crossing the border during the October 7, 2023 operation, without providing further details about the circumstances of their arrest or …
(2025-12-21). US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey urge restraint in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy said after talks in the US city of Miami.
(2025-12-21). Greta Thunberg tells the Canary why she supports the hunger strikers. thecanary.co 
Greta Thunberg famously joined fellow activists from around the world on a humanitarian flotilla in October, in an attempt to break the illegal Israeli siege on Gaza. At the time, the British Government saw fit to abandon their own citizens who were abducted by Israel, and now it is seen to be abandoning the hunger […] | By
(2025-12-21). Avatar director James Cameron says Palestinian plight is 'existential'. thecanary.co In an interview for his new Avatar sequel, James Cameron showed his understanding of why people in Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan are standing up to their oppressors like Israel: James Cameron… a surprisingly real interview. t.co/2ArGdLnoOh — Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) December 19, 2025 Given that the Avatar films are explicitly anti-imperialist, it's not surprising Cameron would think […] | By
(2025-12-21). Israel's yellow line in Gaza has become a "site of killing" aljazeera.com "People don't know exactly where [Gaza's yellow line] exists … when they pass it, they become targets."
(2025-12-21). Witkoff meets with Arab, Turkish mediators to review Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Representatives from the The meeting focused on preparations for the second phase of the cease…
(2025-12-21). Fractured fortress: Israel crumbling from within. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel often presents itself as a regional fortress, with its military active from Gaza to Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, and in confrontations linked to Iran. From the outside, it seems untouchable, disciplined, and in control. But a closer look reveals that the walls are cracking. Every strike, every campaign is like a hammer blow against the world, yet the same blows reverberate inside, shaking Israel itself. The more Israel relies on force, the more the foundations beneath it weaken.
(2025-12-21). Egypt, Israel sign record $35 Billion Gas deal despite deep Gaza rift | El-Sisi. hindustantimes.com Egypt sealed a record $35‚ÄØbillion natural gas agreement with Israel even as ties between the two neighbors hit a political freeze over Gaza and Rafah. President Abdel‚ÄØFattah‚ÄØel‚ÄëSisi refused to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin‚ÄØNetanyahu during the negotiations, underscoring Cairo's fury over Israel's military actions in Gaza and the displacement fears in Sinai. Egyptian officials insisted the deal was strictly commercial, aimed at fortifying Egypt's ambition to become the Eastern Mediterranean's top gas hub. Watch…
(2025-12-21). Israeli attacks kill Palestinians across Gaza and West Bank. newarab.com 
Israel's security cabinet approved the establishment of 19 new The decision brings the total number of settlements approved over the past three years to 69, according to a statement from the office of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. | The latest approvals come days after the United Nat…
(2025-12-21). Palestinians attending wedding killed in Israeli attack on Gaza school. aljazeera.com Six Palestinians have been killed in an attack by Israeli forces on a school sheltering displaced civilians in Gaza.
(2025-12-21). Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of Palestinians gathered at a Gaza City hospital on Saturday to mourn six people, including children, that the civil defence said were killed by the Israeli shelling of a shelter for displaced people. | The Israeli military said late on Friday that troops had fired at "suspicious individuals to eliminate the threat", adding that it was reviewing the incident and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals". | Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, initially said on Friday that the Israeli shelling of a school-turned-shelter killed five people in the Tuffah n…
(2025-12-21). Egypt reaffirms rejection of expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza. newarab.com 
Speaking at the opening of the second ministerial conference of the Russian-African Partnership Forum in Cairo,
(2025-12-21). At least 16 files vanish from DOJ Epstein records page, including Trump photo. tehrantimes.com At least 16 files vanished from the U.S. Justice Department's public page for Jeffrey Epstein records less than a day after posting, including an image showing Donald Trump alongside Epstein, Melania Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell.
(2025-12-21). Trump's Epstein coverup seemingly caught in real time. thecanary.co 
On 19 December, Donald Trump's Justice Department finally released the Epstein Files. Which is to say they released about 10% of them. 90% of which they redacted. Donald Trump — or 468 of him — in the Epstein files Still, though, we did get to see some new photos like File 468, which demonstrated Jeffrey […] | By
(2025-12-21). Epstein files: Whose names and photos are in the latest document drop? aljazeera.com The latest trove of legal documents has been heavily redacted, but several famous figures are recognisable.
(2025-12-21). 'Slap in the face': Epstein victims slam release of heavily-redacted files. aljazeera.com Outcry comes as US media report that at least 16 files have disappeared from the public webpage for the Epstein files.
(2025-12-21). Demócratas denuncian manipulación de los archivos publicados de Epstein. cubadebate.cu Congresistas demócratas del Comité de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos han denunciado que el Departamento de Justicia ha borrado material de los archivos del delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein en el que se podía ver al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-21). Demócratas denuncian manipulación de los archivos publicados de Epstein. cubadebate.cu Congresistas demócratas del Comité de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos han denunciado que el Departamento de Justicia ha borrado material de los archivos del delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein en el que se podía ver al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-21). Iran, Venezuela FMs discuss Caribbean developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Yván Gil Pinto, Venezuelan foreign minister, during which the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and developments in the Caribbean region.
(2025-12-21). US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, say officials. geo.tv 
(2025-12-21). Cuba denounces fraudulent U.S. terrorist designation of Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla strongly rejected the recent designation by the Donald Trump administration that labels Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization," calling it "a new arbitrary, fraudulent, unilateral, and politically motivated act." | The measure was announced by the US president on social media, where he also ordered a blockade of "all authorized oil tankers entering and leaving" Venezuela, demanding the illegitimate return of "all the oil, land, and other assets that were stolen from us." Trump asserted that "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembl…
(2025-12-21). US pursues another oil tanker near Venezuela: Reports. aljazeera.com The vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order, according to US officials cited by US media.
(2025-12-21). US Blockades Venezuela In War Still Searching For An Official Rationale. popularresistance.org In our Donald-in-Wonderland world, the US is at war with Venezuela while still grasping for a public rationale. The horrific human toll is real — over a 100,000 fatalities from illegal sanctions and over a hundred from more recent "kinetic strikes." Yet the officially stated justification for the US empire's escalating offensive remains elusive. | The empire once spun its domination as "democracy promotion." Accordingly, State Department stenographers such as The Washington Post framed the US-backed coup in Venezuela — which temporarily overthrew President Hugo Chávez — as an attempt to "restore…
(2025-12-21). As PDVSA Hits Oil Production Target, US Seizes 2nd Venezuelan Tanker. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez highlighted that the nation's achievement in production results from the efforts of…
(2025-12-21). Second oil tanker taken: U.S. escalates Venezuela pressure. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The U.S. seizure of a second Venezuelan oil tanker, Centuries, underscores a clear strategy: Washington is leveraging military power to control Venezuela's primary source of revenue. Coming just weeks after the first tanker, Skipper, was taken, the operation signals that the Trump administration's so-called "blockade" is more than sanctions enforcement—it is a forceful effort to weaken Venezuela's economy and pressure its government.
(2025-12-21). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-21). US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment the US military seizes a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). Left parties in Asia denounce US military threats against Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org The US has announced the imposition of a naval blockade on Venezuela after months of military build up in the Caribbean, including blowing up boats, killing people, and illegally seizing an oil tanker.
(2025-12-21). US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday, a move that comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. | It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela amid a large US military build-up in the region. | Noem confirmed the Coast Guard intercepted a tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. | "The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of s…
(2025-12-21). Venezuelan government condemns tanker capture by US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Venezuelan authorities condemn capture of the next tanker carrying Venezuelan oil and its crew by the United States.
(2025-12-21). Venezuela: Del bloqueo a la recuperación económica. Una década bajo sanciones. cubadebate.cu Mientras usted lee esto, Venezuela aún tiene congeladas 32 toneladas de oro en el Banco de Inglaterra, y 5 mil millones de dólares en el FMI, montos que ambos organismos se niegan a devolver porque "no reconocen" al Gobierno de Venezuela. La famosa doctrina de la inmunidad del patrimonio de los Estados, que hoy se debate con relación al intento de confiscación de las reservas rusas, ya fue completamente violada en el caso de Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). Exministro peruano advierte riesgo de ataque de EEUU a otros países. radiohc.cu El cerco militar estadounidense a Venezuela y el bloqueo a sus exportaciones petroleras, conlleva el riesgo de que Washington haga lo mismo a otros países latimoamericanos, advirtió este sábado el ex ministro peruano de Economía, Pedro Francke. | Añadió que la operación norteamericana "pone potencialmente en riesgo nuestros lazos comerciales con China, que son muy fuertes, pues es el principal destino de las exportaciones peruanas". | El asedio, advirtió el economista, puede también agravar la situación económica de Venezuela, lo que generaría una nueva crisis migratoria en la región. | Tal crisis se sumaría a lo…
(2025-12-21). Venezuela: Del bloqueo a la recuperación económica. Una década bajo sanciones. cubadebate.cu Mientras usted lee esto, Venezuela aún tiene congeladas 32 toneladas de oro en el Banco de Inglaterra, y 5 mil millones de dólares en el FMI, montos que ambos organismos se niegan a devolver porque "no reconocen" al Gobierno de Venezuela. La famosa doctrina de la inmunidad del patrimonio de los Estados, que hoy se debate con relación al intento de confiscación de las reservas rusas, ya fue completamente violada en el caso de Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). Cuba: Partido Comunista reafirma en una declaración su apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en una declaración reiteró este sábado su inquebrantable apoyo y solidaridad con el Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), su dirección nacional y militancia, así como con la fusión popular, militar y policial que lidera el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Declaración del Partido Comunista de Cuba | El Partido Comunista de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, la escalada de agresiones del gobierno fascista de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela y su legítimo presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El amenazante despliegue de fuerzas mili…
(2025-12-21). Cuba: Partido Comunista reafirma en una declaración su apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en una declaración reiteró este sábado su inquebrantable apoyo y solidaridad con el Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), su dirección nacional y militancia, así como con la fusión popular, militar y policial que lidera el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Declaración del Partido Comunista de Cuba | El Partido Comunista de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, la escalada de agresiones del gobierno fascista de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela y su legítimo presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El amenazante despliegue de fuerzas mili…
(2025-12-21). Venezuela denunció secuestro de buque privado con petróleo nacional. radiohc.cu Venezuela denunció y rechazó este sábado en forma categórica el robo y secuestro de un nuevo buque privado que transportaba petróleo venezolano, así como la desaparición forzada de su tripulación. | Un comunicado divulgado por la vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez señaló que el atraco fue cometido por efectivos militares de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales. | Afirmó que este grave hecho de piratería "implica la flagrante comisión del delito previsto en el artículo tres del Convenio para la represión de actos ilícitos contra la seguridad de la navegación marítima de 1988, así como una grosera violació…
(2025-12-21). Venezuela denunció secuestro de buque privado con petróleo nacional. radiohc.cu Venezuela denunció y rechazó este sábado en forma categórica el robo y secuestro de un nuevo buque privado que transportaba petróleo venezolano, así como la desaparición forzada de su tripulación. | Un comunicado divulgado por la vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez señaló que el atraco fue cometido por efectivos militares de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales. | Afirmó que este grave hecho de piratería "implica la flagrante comisión del delito previsto en el artículo tres del Convenio para la represión de actos ilícitos contra la seguridad de la navegación marítima de 1988, así como una grosera violació…
(2025-12-21). Caracas repudia nuevo acto de piratería del gobierno estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela denunció y rechazó categóricamente el "robo y secuestro" de un buque privado que transportaba combustible venezolano, así como la "desaparición forzada" de su tripulación, cometidos por efectivos de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales.
(2025-12-21). Caracas repudia nuevo acto de piratería del gobierno estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela denunció y rechazó categóricamente el "robo y secuestro" de un buque privado que transportaba combustible venezolano, así como la "desaparición forzada" de su tripulación, cometidos por efectivos de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales.
(2025-12-21). Venezuela breaks silence after US seizes 1.8 M barrels of Oil en route to China. hindustantimes.com The United States said it seized a second oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast on December 20, releasing footage that showed helicopters landing on the vessel during the operation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the tanker had recently docked in Venezuela and was carrying sanctioned oil. Venezuela rejected the seizure, calling it an act of international piracy and vowing to file complaints with the United Nations and other bodies. Media reports identified the ship as the Panama flagged Centuries. The seizure follows a similar operation on December 10 and comes days after President Donald Trump announ…
(2025-12-21). AI Misinformation Crisis: Fake Video of French Coup Alarms Leaders. thinktank.pk In the digital age of 2025, artificial intelligence has blurred the lines between reality and fabrication, posing unprecedented risks to democracy and public trust. A recent incident involving a hyper-realistic AI-generated video depicting a fictional coup in France serves as a stark warning. This fabricated clip, which went viral and even alarmed world leaders, underscores …
(2025-12-21). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
theatlantic.com (2025-12-20). A Nakedly Imperialistic President The conflict with Venezuela will probably play out differently than the Iraq War did—perhaps better, perhaps worse. But the moral basis upon which it is being waged is most certainly worse.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-20). Trump says US has launched large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says attacks are 'a declaration of vengeance', and 'lots' of fighters have been killed.
AIC.org (2025-12-20). Whistleblower Report Reveals USCIS Is Circumventing Court Order on Immigrants' Access to their Records A whistleblower report published today in Government Executive shows how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is circumventing a court order that requires the agency to provide immigrants with their immigration records within the legal timelines.
The revelations state that USCIS has adopted certain practices leading the agency to reject thousands of requests for Alien Files, or A-Files, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that would have been processed in the past.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-21). Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?The news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from many across Israel.
(2025-12-21). What 1930s Appeasement Tells Us About What President Trump is Doing Right. moderndiplomacy.eu There is some concern that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is neglecting deterrence in both Europe, as manifested by his pressure for a negotiated settlement to end the Russo-Ukraine War, and his half-hearted backing of Taiwan. The cautionary tale of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's failed policy of appeasement, as part of Britain's traditional commercial …
(2025-12-21). Tajikistan seeks broader civil aviation cooperation with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tajikistan has called for expanding cooperation with Iran in civil aviation, praising the technical expertise and professional approach of Iranian aviation officials following a joint safety oversight mission, state media reported.
(2025-12-21). Israeli military storms Jericho refugee camp, beating young Palestinians in their homes. tehrantimes.com The Israeli military has assaulted two young Palestinians and arrested eight during a series of raids across the occupied West Bank, Al Jazeera reported Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new West Bank settlements. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). If Israel Gets To Undermine Our Rights, Then We Get To Undermine Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You are allowed to subvert and undermine Israel's interests, because Israel is trying to subvert and undermine your rights. | You are allowed to interfere in Israel's affairs, because Israel is interfering in your country's affairs. | As Israel tries to exert more and more influence over western society and pushes western governments to crush our freedom of speech and assembly, we should be doing everything we can to make sure that western society turns against Israel, and that western governments al…
(2025-12-21). 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?
(2025-12-21). RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result Out: Check Here. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result: The Ministry of Railways has result of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) CEN 05/2024, also known as RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2, exam on its official website.
(2025-12-21). 5 Compliance risks electrical businesses face & how to stay ahead. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-21). ICRC-IFRC Joint Statement on National Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025…
(2025-12-21). Sunday 12/21: Winter solstice / Wingnut holiday office party. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2025-12-21). Iran's exports to neighboring Turkey up 14% in H1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — A study of Iran's exports situation to neighboring Turkey in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21) indicated that the country's non-oil exports to Turkey registered a 14 percent growth.
(2025-12-21). The Geopolitics of Childhood: How Indonesia Can Shape the Global Internet. fairobserver.com When governments start telling children they cannot have an Instagram account, we are watching more than a domestic policy experiment — we are witnessing the geopolitics of childhood. In Canberra, lawmakers have leapt where others have cautiously tiptoed. Australia's Online Safety Amendment requires major platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, X and others to take reasonable…
(2025-12-21). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-21). Yalda Night, a symbol of human connection with nature, production and cultural identity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Yalda represents deep connection of Iranians with nature, production, and cultural identity that has been passed down from generation to generation, said Mohammad-Hassan Mohebali, who is an eternal figure in cultural heritage.
(2025-12-21). Best educational apps for kids in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). Kremlin Dismisses Optimism for Peace in Ukraine Amidst U.S. Proposal Changes. devdiscourse.com The Kremlin announced on Sunday that amendments made by European and Ukrainian officials to U.S. proposals have not brought any closer prospects for peace in Ukraine. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions and efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
(2025-12-21). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-21). Red Cup Rebellion Solidarity Surges, New Union Baristas Join Historic ULP Strike Amid Holiday Rush. indybay.org NATIONWIDE, December 18, 2025 — As the holiday rush sets in for Starbucks, union baristas' historic Red Cup Rebellion grew again in strength and power Thursday as hundreds of new union Starbucks baristas across the country joined the unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Union baristas' open-ended ULP strike began on Red Cup Day, November 13, and has gained momentum and solidarity from supporters each week since. Over 180 state and local elected officials sent a letter to Starbucks on Wednesday calling for the company to end union busting and finalize a fair union contract.
(2025-12-21). Saturday 12/20: ICE out of Home Depot – Oakland Protest. indybay.org 1001 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland…
(2025-12-21). US military convoy enters eastern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Media sources report that a US military convoy has entered eastern Syria.
(2025-12-21). 6th Region of our African Union requests consideration for an official holiday, Kwanzaa. indybay.org Our "California Grown" Pan African Global Holiday prepares for our 60th Year Anniversary beginning from the aftermath of 1965 Watts Rebellion Los Angeles – it is time for official recognition by the African Union reconnecting 1.6+ billion people of Pan African Descent, Globally.
(2025-12-21). Tetraplegia patient controls wheelchair,robotic dog using only thoughts in China trial. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-21). Thursday 12/25: Christmas Community Dinner. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-12-21). Manhunt under way in South Africa after mass shooting in Johannesburg. aljazeera.com South African police have launched a manhunt in search of the suspects that carried out a mass shooting in Johannesburg.
(2025-12-21). Australia honours Bondi Beach victims, launches probe of security services. aljazeera.com PM Albanese announces review of Australia's law enforcement and intelligence agencies after deadly Bondi Beach attack.
(2025-12-21). Thousands of candidates sit for government exam on airstrip in India. aljazeera.com More than 8,000 candidates sat for a government exam on a runway in Odisha in India.
(2025-12-21). Sameer stars as Pakistan crush India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Under-19 produced a dominant all-round performance to crush arch-rivals India by 191 runs and lift their maiden ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 title at the ICC Academy on Sunday. A monumental century from Sameer Minhas followed by a ruthless display from the pace attack ensured a one-sided final in front of a packed crowd. | Set a daunting target of 348, India's chase unravelled quickly as Pakistan's pacers dismantled their batting line-up, bowling them out for 156 in 26.2 overs. The emphatic victory underlined Pakistan's supremacy in the tournament and marked a historic moment for their junior cricket s…
(2025-12-21). Consumption to play bigger part in growth. ecns.cn Final consumption expenditure contributed 53.5 percent to economic growth in the first three quarters of 2025, up 9 percentage points from the full-year figure of the previous year, said the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2025-12-21). The Wind Energy Paradox: "Why More Wind Turbines Don't Always Mean More Power" wattsupwiththat.com The Munich-based daily Merkur is finally reporting on something that us skeptics have been pointing out some 20 years: Wind turbines always either produce too little or too much, and are thus uneconomical and unreliable.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). London mayoral wannabe rebrands US fake news as Welsh. thecanary.co 
Ant Middleton is a former soldier in the special forces with his sights set on becoming the next London Mayor. Demonstrating why he may not have the smarts for such a role, he's shared a recycled misinformation campaign from the 2024 US election campaign, only this time the image is alleged to be from Newport, […] | By
(2025-12-21). Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader. tribune.com.pk 
Massive crowds gathered in Bangladesh's capital on Saturday for the funeral of a slain student leader, held under tight security after two days of protests and violence. | Tens of thousands of people joined the funeral procession to pay their respects to Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year's pro-democracy uprising who was set to contest the general elections in February. | He was shot by masked gunmen last week while leaving a mosque in Dhaka, and died in a hospital in Singapore on Thursday. | "You are in our hearts and you will remain in the heart of all Bangladeshis as long as the country exists," i…
(2025-12-21). Liverpool sink nine-man Spurs. tribune.com.pk 
Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a chaotic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham on Saturday. | Isak put Liverpool ahead in the second half in north London after Tottenham's Xavi Simons was sent off before the interval for a nasty lunge on Virgil van Dijk. | It was only Isak's third goal in 16 games in all competitions since his British record £125 million ($166 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. | Yet in keeping with Isak's troubled start to life with the Premier League champions, the 26-year-old was unable to fully…
(2025-12-21). Eight dacoits killed in Ghotki katcha operation, two dozen hostages rescued. tribune.com.pk 
Eight dacoits involved in the attack on a passenger bus and the abduction of passengers have been killed in a joint operation by police and Rangers in the riverine katcha area of Ghotki district, officials said. | Officials said the operation entered its sixth consecutive day, with more than two dozen abductees safely recovered so far. | On December 16, unidentified assailants opened fire on a passenger bus in the Murid Shakh area of Kashmore district, abducting 19 passengers travelling from Sadiqabad to Quetta, police said. | The incident is part of a wider pattern of crime in the katcha areas of northern Sin…
(2025-12-21). AFC to launch Nations League. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday announced its decision to introduce an AFC Nations League, a new competition aimed at enhancing the quality and competitiveness of international football among its member associations.
(2025-12-21). Revival of Cooperative Sector Under Yogi Adityanath. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, asserted on Sunday that previous state administrations had 'destroyed' the cooperative sector. He credited the BJP-led government with reviving it and advancing towards establishing 'one cooperative bank per district.'
(2025-12-21). Lebanese army dismantle Israeli surveillance device in south. newarab.com 
In a statement, the army said a specialised military unit found the Israeli spying device in the town of Yaroun, in the Bint Jbeil district, as part of continued engineering sweep operations in southern areas amid ongoing Israeli violations. | The army comman…
(2025-12-21). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-21). Gunmen kill 9, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack. newarab.com 
Nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early Sunday, police said, in the second such shooting in Ten more were wounded in the early morning attack at the tavern in the impoverished Bekkersdal township in a gold mining area around 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of the city. | It follows a shooting at a tavern near Pretoria on December 6 when gunmen killed a dozen people, including a three-year-old child. | Police initially said 10 people were killed when the Bekkersdal bar was attacked ju…
(2025-12-21). Autumn calm settles over Khorramabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Khorramabad has taken on a quiet atmosphere in the final days of autumn, as fading leaves and cooler air signal the approach of winter.
(2025-12-21). Newly appointed WHO representative meets health minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Awad Mataria, the new World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, held a meeting with Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Ordinary Citizens Rush The Sovereign's Throne In House Of Lords. popularresistance.org Three people have jumped barriers in the house of lords to access the king's throne and the chairs of state. They planned to announce the release of The People's Charter — a new democratic mandate for the UK. | Touring the house of lords chamber at 9: 30am on 19 December, they climbed a barrier to take their place around the king's throne. They unfurled a banner that read: 'REPLACE THE LORDS'. Almost immediately they were intercepted by Metropolitan Police officers stationed in the room, and parliamentary security guards. They were removed, detained, and questioned on site before being released without arres…
(2025-12-21). US Intelligence: Putin Still Seeks Full Conquest of Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. intelligence reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still aims to take full control of Ukraine and parts of Europe that were once part of the Soviet Union. Six sources familiar with U. S. intelligence have noted that, despite ongoing negotiations for a peaceful resolution that would leave Russia with less territory, reports …
(2025-12-21). RTMC urges motorists to ensure full road traffic compliance. sanews.gov.za RTMC urges motorists to ensure full road traffic compliance | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has encouraged vehicle owners to use their end of year bonuses and payouts from savings clubs or stokvels to fix their vehicles and renew vehicle licences ahead of festive season travel. | "With the festive season fast approaching many people are finalising their travel plans. It's important to ensure your vehicle is in good condition before hitting the road," the RTMC said. | This includes fixing any defects that may have been overlooked during the year, such as replacing unroadworthy tyres and cracked wi…
(2025-12-21). Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters Changed Black Politics. popularresistance.org The fact that the meeting was even happening was enough to produce an air of subversive excitement. One hundred years ago on August 25, 1925, Black sleeping car porters, hoping to form a union at the Pullman company, packed the Elks Hall in Harlem. Company spies were probably in the audience as well. | Socialist A. Philip Randolph led the meeting, making the case that a union was the only way to deal with their grievances and reclaim their manhood. This gathering initiated a 12-year struggle to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) and win a first contract against a corporate giant.
(2025-12-21). DNI Gabbard slams 'Propaganda Media,' says Russia cannot even 'conquer' Ukraine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has issued a forceful rebuke of Western media, accusing outlets of trying to sabotage diplomatic efforts between Washington and Moscow.
(2025-12-21). 1 killed in fresh Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — One person was killed in a new Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to the local media in Lebanon.
(2025-12-21). Advocates Rally at Governor's Office to Pardon Activist Jailed for Rescuing 4 Chickens. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is jailed in Sonoma County for rescuing suffering chickens from a Perdue slaughterhouse…
(2025-12-21). Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Vote for Final Denial of Oil Permits for Sable. indybay.org With a 3-1 vote, the Board rejected the company's application to take over permits for onshore oil and gas facilities on the Gaviota Coast previously held by ExxonMobil…
(2025-12-21). Agreement Secures Renewable Energy, Recycled Water for Pittsburg Data Center. indybay.org PITTSBURG, Calif., December 16, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity has reached an agreement with the city of Pittsburg and developers to include rooftop solar, electric vehicle infrastructure and a host of other environmental protection measures for a data center project.
(2025-12-21). Outrage as Bihar CM Nitish pulls down Muslim doctor's Hijab. ummid.com In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage.
(2025-12-21). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-21). In The Pay Of Foundations Revisited: How US Power Elite Funds "Parallel Left" Media (1). indybay.org Some U.S. "parallel left" alternative media groups have funded their news operations by accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in "charitable" grants from tax-exempt foundations of same U.S. power elite whose undemocratic abuses of power, crimes and immoral policies they claim to be exposing and holding accountable in their "independent journalism" work and reporting.
(2025-12-21). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. dissidentvoice.org The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters. On December 17, Assange submitted a criminal complaint to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and the Swedish …
(2025-12-21). Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces — even as backlash builds ahead of next year's midterm elections. | Trump has already surged immigration agents into major US cities, where they swept through neighborhoods and clashed with residents. While federal agents this year conducted some high-profile raids on businesses, they largely avoided raiding farms, factories and other businesses that are economically important but known to employ immigrants without legal status. | ICE and Border Pat…
(2025-12-21). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-21). Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups? aljazeera.com Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.
(2025-12-21). Tibetans Protests Illegal Gold Mining Operations in Eastern Tibet. indybay.org In light of recent news of over 80 Tibetans being detained, and harmed by the Chinese authorities in Kashi (Ch: Gayi) township, Sershul county in Eastern Tibet as a result of their protest against the gold-mining operations in Serkhok, Tibetans in Bay Area lead by San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (SFRTYC) held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco on Dec 20, 2025 from 11 am till 1 pm.
(2025-12-21). Qom has potential to implement 'tourist card' project. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Qom is one of the most sustainable tourism destinations in Iran and can be selected as a pilot for implementation of the 'tourist card' project given its domestic and foreign pilgrims, Shia authority, and religious events, said Qom governor-general on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Yalda Night: Ancient celebration of year's longest night. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Every year on the last day of autumn, Iran marks Yalda Night, an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice, the rebirth of the sun, and the symbolic triumph of light over darkness.
(2025-12-21). Concerns Arise Over Snow Preparations for Milano Cortina Olympics. devdiscourse.com The International Ski Federation (FIS) president, Johan Eliasch, has voiced concerns over the preparations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Eliasch highlighted issues regarding artificial snow production, which are crucial for the events scheduled for February 6-22.
(2025-12-21). Port of Oakland Commission Hears Increasing Demand to Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Largest Protest yet in rally and "Pack the Port" action as outrage continues over Oakland's airport complicity in shipping arms to Israel.
(2025-12-21). Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). Worker at France's Elysee Palace to face trial over alleged theft. aljazeera.com Three people arrested in connection with suspected theft of items worth between 15,000 and 40,000 euros.
(2025-12-21). Minor Earthquake Shakes Rohtak, Haryana. devdiscourse.com A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale rattled parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. The quake's epicenter was located in Rohtak at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
(2025-12-21). Snowtubing in Iran's Hamedan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The heavy snowfall in Iran's Hamedan in recent days has given people the opportunity to have winter fun time.
(2025-12-21). Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Is this good for Boxing? aljazeera.com Samantha Johnson looks at how audience, attention and money are reshaping modern boxing.
(2025-12-21). Your Anti-Communism Problem And Mine. popularresistance.org On November 7, 2025, Donald J. Trump declared Anti-Communism Week 2025 as "a solemn remembrance of the devastation caused by one of history's most destructive ideologies." He proclaimed that communism was a story of "blood and sorrow" and amounted to nothing more than servitude. The following statement is particularly noteworthy: "New voices now repeat old lies, cloaking them in the language of 'social justice' and 'democratic socialism,' yet their message remains the same: give up your freedom, place your trust in the power of the government, and trade the promise of prosperity for the empty comfort of control."
(2025-12-21). UK Palestine Action prisoners 'not in safe hands', group warns. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). Electricity outage hits San Francisco, thousands without power. geo.tv 
Huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on December 21, 2025. — X/@SF_emergencyA huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, leaving 130,000 residents without power for several hours at its peak, with the city's main provider saying all services would return…
(2025-12-21). How inflation is changing the way Australians think about money. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). KP governor calls for peace, legal process after Imran Khan verdict. tribune.com.pk 
Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said the recent Toshakhana-II conviction was not an act of political victimisation and urged political leaders to pursue legal remedies rather than street protests. | Speaking to reporters after addressing a convocation at Allama Iqbal Open University, Kundi said former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were not being targeted for political revenge. He said their conviction stemmed from what he described as the misuse of state gifts, adding that the matter had been decided by the courts. | Kundi said the release of the convicted indiv…
(2025-12-21). Ireland's main sporting body keeps genocide funder Allianz as sponsor. thecanary.co The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has chosen to maintain its insurance and sponsorship agreement with Allianz, despite the company being part of so-called Israel's economy of genocide, outlined in a landmark UN report. The GAA is the main administrator of traditional Irish sports such as Gaelic football and hurling, with over 2,200 clubs registered as […] | By
(2025-12-21). Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Winter Solstice has started in many parts of the world, as the planet observes the shortest night on December 21, with the following day being the longest of the year. | The official solstice began at 8: 03 PM Pakistani time, as the solstice can vary between December 20 and 23 each year. This year, the shortest night and longest day occur on December 22. | Also called the Northern Solstice, the Winter Solstice occurs around December 21. During this time, the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day, with daylight lasting only about 8 to 9 hours at mid-latitudes, and the longest night, stretching aro…
(2025-12-21). Chhattisgarh Pioneers in Sickle Cell Detection: A Milestone in India's Health Mission. devdiscourse.com Chhattisgarh has emerged as a frontrunner in the national initiative to combat sickle cell disease, having screened around 1.65 crore individuals. This move is part of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming for eradication by 2047.
(2025-12-21). Sepahan knocked out of 2025/26 Iran's Hazfi Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sepahan football team failed to secure a place in the 2025/26 Iran Hazfi Cup quarterfinals after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Kheybar at the Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). AI, Writers, Follow the Money & the Rip-off of Writers. indybay.org The issue of AI for workers and particularly writers was the focus of a panel at the San Francisco Library on 12/13/25. Edward Basbrouck with the National Writers Union NWU reported on AI and what it means particularly for writers…
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-21). Vigil in London for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. aljazeera.com Dozens of people gathered in central London on Saturday calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Trump's tougher immigration policies stir social, economic controversy. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | Since the start of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has stepped up deportations and enforcement against undocumented immigrants while also tightening restrictions on legal immigration, which has a far-reaching impact on American society. On the one hand, they cater to MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters' …
(2025-12-21). Autumn snowfall blankets Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — An autumn snowfall has covered the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad in white.
(2025-12-21). Intifada panic reveals UK government contempt for Arabic — and it's actually funny. thecanary.co 
In the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting, the British state has done what it so often does when Israel is under pressure: oppress, oppress, oppress. This time, the target is language. The Arabic language. Specifically the word 'intifada'. Police forces across the UK have effectively moved to criminalise the phrase "globalise the intifada", treating […] | By
(2025-12-21). Israel kills 2 young Palestinians during raids in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Two Palestinians, including a teenager, have been killed and two others suffered gunshot wounds after Israeli forces carried out separate raids across the West Bank, in the latest violence against civilians.
(2025-12-21). Iran, China explore ways to deepen strategic economic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's private sector and Chinese policy institutes held talks on expanding long-term economic and strategic cooperation, focusing on investment, finance and regional connectivity, officials said.
(2025-12-21). 'Top G' Andrew Tate dealt huge L in boxing humiliation. thecanary.co In the early 2020s, the planet found itself in the grip of a virus which spread like wildfire. That virus was the misogynistic gospel of Andrew Tate, and the people who found themselves infected were young boys the world over. Having felt his fame and popularity slip somewhat, Tate decided to do something drastic to […] | By
(2025-12-21). Permitting Reform Is the Key to Energy Affordability. wattsupwiththat.com Permitting reform will empower the economy and get the heavy hand of bureaucracy out of the way. With Congress, we can drive economic progress for this country, secure affordable energy for homeowners and businesses and win the race for a competitive economic advantage. If we streamline our outdated permitting processes, we can provide a brighter future for American families, safeguard our national security, lower costs for American households and build our economy of the future. Imagine that.
(2025-12-21). Gunmen kill nine, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack. geo.tv 
South African police personnel pictured at an incident site. — AFP/FileManhunt for the attackers has been launched, say police.Attackers in 2 vehicles randomly opened fire while fleeing scene.Dead included a driver from online car-hailing service.JOHANNESBURG: Nine people were…
(2025-12-21). Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Broader Lessons. ummid.com The results of Kerala's recent local body elections have been swiftly pressed into service by competing political claims – he Congress sees revival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declares a breakthrough, and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks refuge in the familiar explanation of routine anti-incumbency.
(2025-12-21). Pakistan, Iran stress coordination on promoting peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
(2025-12-21). Russia's Long-Delayed Sudanese Naval Base Might Be Back On Track. thealtworld.com The timing of this latest report was probably aimed at complicating the revived Russian-US talks on Ukraine by putting "deep state" pressure on Trump to demand that Sudan rubbish this deal in exchange for American support, but it might also inadvertently bring them closer together. | The
(2025-12-21). Chess players take two golds at 2025 World U9, U17 Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ramtin Kakavand and Rosha Akbari from Iran won two gold medals in the FIDE World U9,U17 Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025.
(2025-12-21). For a left-wing with a plan. indybay.org Forward-looking & socially just preventive or emergency measures that go beyond dysfunctional market control are becoming increasingly important for the survival of society—and, for many people, more plausible. At the same time, we are seeing how, in the wake of increasing geopolitical confrontations & global economic competition, government planning & control are vital.
(2025-12-21). How a fake Saudi prince infiltrated Lebanon's political elite. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). Four injured as air compressor bursts at Sibi workshop. tribune.com.pk 
Four people, including an 11-year-old boy, were injured on Sunday when an air compressor exploded at a puncture shop near Kalma Chowk in Sibi, officials said. | Officials said the compressor burst due to excessive pressure at the shop on Residency Road, sending metal parts across a wide area and damaging nearby shops and vehicles, triggering panic in the neighbourhood. | The injured were identified as shop owner Inayatullah Gashkori, his associate Safar Gashkori, Muhammad Ashraf Achakzai, and 11-year-old Muawiya Achakzai. Officials said all four are residents of Quetta who had stopped at the shop to repair a p…
(2025-12-21). Afghanistan must choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan: CDF Asim Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Afghanistan will have to choose between what he described as Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan, warning that a majority of militant groups infiltrating across the border comprise Afghan nationals. | Munir made the remarks while addressing the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad on December 10. While official details of the address were limited at the time, excerpts from his speech circulated publicly on Sunday. | He said militant groups were targeting Pakistani citizens, including children, and alleged that such activities were being carried out wi…
(2025-12-21). Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed. aljazeera.com The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Giant right-wing influencer 'Asmongold' turns on Israel. thecanary.co The streamer Asmongold is one of the most wretched people on the planet. He's also an incredibly popular streamer on the American right, with his video uploads receiving more than a hundred million views a month on YouTube. As someone who seemingly fell into politics accidentally, Asmongold is more of a follower than a leader […] | By
(2025-12-21). Another NewsX World interview worthy of your attention. gilbertdoctorow.com This 10-minute-long interview which begins at minute 4 in the podcast was another great opportunity to look behind the news to causes that mainstream does not touch. The questions included the following: You will note that in the course of this interview I restate my conclusions both with respect to the pointless negotiations led by …
(2025-12-21). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-21). Health officials participate in Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the health ministry's traditional medicine office, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, the advisor to the health ministry's traditional medicine office, Arman Zargaran, along with the ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, have attended the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
(2025-12-21). Our hunger strikers are carrying the spirit of Bobby Sands and Steve Biko with them. thecanary.co The following piece is a guest article from Mogamat Reederwan Craayenstein, a hero of the South African anti-apartheid struggle and former political prisoner who now lives in the UK and continues his fight against racism and discrimination everywhere. A Palestine Action detainee on hunger strike calls for assistance. The hunger striker grasps her chest and […] | By
(2025-12-21). Iranian chess players win golds at 2025 World U9-U17 c'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Ramtin Kakavand and Rosha Akbari of Iran won two gold medals in the FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025.
(2025-12-21). Politics of Quiet Abandonment. uwidata.com By Dure Akram Germany's decision to transfer 535 Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan this winter was presented as an administrative exercise, a clearing of unfinished business inherited from a previous government. In reality, it offered a revealing measure of how international refugee policy has been reshaped since the Taliban returned to Kabul in August 2021. …
(2025-12-21). Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg. tribune.com.pk 
Nine people were killed and 10 others wounded when armed assailants opened fire at a licensed tavern near Johannesburg early Sunday, the South African Police Service said. | The shooting occurred shortly before 1am local time at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal township, about 40 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, police said in a statement. According to investigators, around 12 suspects arrived in a white minibus and a silver sedan before opening fire on patrons inside the establishment. | Police said the attackers continued firing as they fled the scene. The wounded were taken to nearby hospitals, while th…
(2025-12-21). G-B governor calls for separate province as demand for new provinces grows. tribune.com.pk 
The demands for new provinces are gaining momentum nationwide, with Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Mehdi Shah calling for separate provincial status and warning of protests similar to those in Azad Jammu and Kashmir if rights continue to be denied. | Speaking to the media at Jati Umra in Lahore on Sunday, the governor said that while Gilgit-Baltistan's (G-B) resources were being utilised, the benefits were flowing to the rest of the country rather than the region itself. | "Our resources are being used, but G-B is being denied its due rights. If this continues, a protest movement like that of Azad Kashmir may emerg…
(2025-12-21). IFRC—ICRC Joint Statement: Upholding and universalizing the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025 – Agenda Item 9.f.: Universalizing the Convention…
(2025-12-21). Israel masking defeats by threats: Senior military official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian General Ahmad Vahidi says that the Israeli regime is using threats and propaganda to cover up defeat in the 12-day war and its growing isolation.
(2025-12-21). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-21). Israel's role in fragmenting Yemen: Geopolitics, proxies, and strategic waterways. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The war on Yemen has never been merely an internal conflict. From its earliest stages, it has been shaped by regional and international actors seeking to redraw the country's political and geographic map.
(2025-12-21). Here's why the right wing lost it over our House of Lords protest. thecanary.co On Friday, 19 December, three people, with tickets for an audio tour, rushed the sovereign throne in the House of Lords. I was one of those people, and this is the first action I have taken part in. I can hear the protestations already. 'It's immature, there are official and practical routes to take if […] | By
(2025-12-21). Arteta praises Arsenal grit after Everton victory. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta enjoyed watching his side banish their recent struggles on the road with a 1-0 win at Everton on Saturday that puts them top of the table over the Christmas period thanks to a Viktor Gyokeres penalty gifted to them by Toffees defender Jake O'Brien. | Recent draws away to Sunderland and Chelsea and a defeat at Aston Villa had seen Arteta's side pegged back by Manchester City at the top of the Premier League, but Saturday's controlled performance against Everton suggested that they might be through the worst of a rocky patch on their travels. | "(Winning was) very important. You need t…
(2025-12-21). Sindh imposes birth ban on big cats, exotic animals at Karachi Zoo. tribune.com.pk 
The top bureaucrat of the Sindh government has slapped birth ban on big cats and other exotic animals at the Karachi Zoo, citing lack of facilities and space, health and welfare issues. | A statement issued on Sunday says that in line with the Sindh government's policy regarding the protection and regulation of exotic animals, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah has directed KMC and Karachi Zoo authorities to stop the breeding of exotic species, with particular emphasis on big cats, within the premises of Karachi Zoo. | The directive was issued in a meeting attended by senior officials of the Karachi Metropolitan…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Long March 5 rocket deploys tech demo satellite into space. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket on Saturday evening to deploy a technology demonstration satellite into space, according to the State-owned conglomerate China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the nation's dominant space contractor.
(2025-12-21). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-21). Will Miami Talks End the Ukraine War? US-Russia Diplomats Seek Common Ground. thinktank.pk In a significant development amid ongoing global tensions, high-level representatives from the United States and Russia have convened in Miami to explore pathways toward resolving the protracted conflict in Ukraine. This meeting signals a potential shift in diplomatic efforts, offering a glimmer of hope for de-escalation in one of the world's most pressing geopolitical crises. …
(2025-12-21). Sudan drone attack on Darfur market kills 10: Rescuers. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-21). Arab Cup 2025: Morocco wins the cup but Palestine wins the story. thecanary.co Although Morocco is officially the biggest winner of the FIFA Qatar 2025 Arab Cup after winning the title, and with Mohamed Rabie Hrimat winning the Best Player award, Mehdi Benabid winning Best Goalkeeper, and Abdelrazak Hamdallah winning Man of the Match in the final, anyone who followed the Palestinian team knows that they are the […] | By
(2025-12-21). TOOLKIT FOR UK HUNGER STRIKERS (U.S. VERSION). wibailoutpeople.org 
1. Contact or Organize a Protest at Your Local British Embassy or Consulate Flyer Template Phone Blast Template Addresses and Phone Numbers for British Consulates in the u.s. Call Script Hello, I am calling about the ongoing hunger strike undertaken by a group of political prisoners in the UK: Jon Cink, Heba Muraisi, Qesser Zuhrah, …
(2025-12-21). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-21). The Mental Health Act is now law but is it a moment for celebration? thecanary.co The Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent to become law, replacing its predecessor from 1983. Although aspects of the new Act are significant changes, many activists and charities have concerns that it does not go far enough. This reform was almost certainly a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make true change, but many gaps and issues […] | By
(2025-12-21). Implementation of uniform diagnostic test rates stalled in K-P MTI hospitals. tribune.com.pk 
The enforcement of uniform diagnostic test rates across major Medical Teaching Institutions in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa remains stalled, as several leading hospitals have yet to implement the provincial government's directives aimed at standardising laboratory charges in public-sector facilities. | According to official sources, the provincial cabinet approved new, standardised rates for diagnostic laboratory tests conducted in government hospitals on November 14. The decision was intended to introduce a uniform policy across MTI hospitals to curb arbitrary pricing and provide relief to patients. | Subsequently, the…
(2025-12-21). Competing for the High Frontier: U.S., Europe, and China in the New Space Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The "New Space Economy" (NSE) has emerged as one of the most influential concepts of the past decade, marking the rapid, commercially driven transformation of the global space sector. Unlike the traditional, state-led "Old Space" model, the NSE is fueled by technological advances, growing private investment, and innovative business models such as satellite internet, space …
(2025-12-21). Hainan's special customs operations start strong as trade and sales surge. ecns.cn China's island province of Hainan reported robust trade and soaring duty-free sales as it launched its island-wide special customs operations on Thursday.
(2025-12-21). McCullum concedes mistakes were made. tribune.com.pk 
Brendon McCullum admitted he had made mistakes as England head coach and said their preparations may have been flawed after the tourists surrendered the Ashes with defeat in the third test in Adelaide on Sunday. | England's light preparations and lack of tour matches in Australia drew heavy criticism from former players and pundits, and the subsequent Ashes failure has put McCullum's role under major scrutiny. | "It is disappointing when you lose and I'm sure there will be plenty of questions asked and rightfully so," McCullum told BBC Test Match Special after England's 82-run loss at Adelaide Oval. | "We have…
(2025-12-21). Who's Responsible When a Military Order Is Illegal? (Don't Ask Donald Trump!). fairobserver.com Any story about resistance within the military must begin by recognizing that it's not an easy thing to do. Apparently, that's true even for a much-decorated retired Navy commander, former astronaut and sitting United States senator. I'm talking about Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. He was one of six Democratic legislators, all military veterans or former…
(2025-12-21). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-21). Iran attends Geneva meeting on establishing Tehran Convention Secretariat. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation has participated in a meeting of the working group on establishing the secretariat of the Tehran Convention in the Caspian Sea region.
(2025-12-21). Desperate vote hunting and the need to control reckless tongues. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | In one of our animated discussions in a journalists' chat group, a colleague, Derrick Wandera of the Daily Monitor, questioned why the National Resistance Movement (NRM), and particularly the security agencies, are placing so much emphasis on what he described as "ghetto political slogans" used by NUP presidential candidate …
(2025-12-21). 9 killed, 10 injured in a shooting in South Africa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Nine people have died and at least 10 others were wounded after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a South African pub during the early hours of Sunday, authorities said.
(2025-12-21). Parthian-Sasanian artifacts from Amlash culture made national heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran has added three Parthian-Sasanian period artifacts discovered in Amlash county in Gilan province to its national heritage list, the provincial head of cultural heritage said on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Who Is Japan Afraid Of? The Real Reasons Behind Nuclear Ambitions Talk. thinktank.pk In an era of escalating global tensions, the question of whether Japan seeks to acquire nuclear capability has resurfaced, sparking intense discussions among policymakers, experts, and the public. As the only nation to have endured atomic bombings during World War II, Japan has long upheld a staunch non-nuclear stance enshrined in its postwar constitution and …
(2025-12-21). Philly City Council's big housing push: What changed for renters, homeowners and developers in 2025. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! It was a big year for housing legislation in Philadelphia City Council. | In 2025, lawmakers passed about a dozen measures aimed at increasing the city's supply of affordable housing, cutting red tape for real estate developers and helping low-income renters looking for a new place to live. | Here's a look at some of the legislation. | H.O.M.E. initiative: | Mayor Cherelle Parker's $2 billion…
(2025-12-21). Trump's diplomacy falters as Putin strengthens ties with Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's much-publicised dinner diplomacy appeared to misfire as Vladimir Putin hosted Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in St Petersburg, underscoring Moscow's tightening grip in Central Asia and raising questions over Washington's waning influence. Putin's talks with Japarov, framed as a strategic deepening of political and economic ties, were cast as a diplomatic win for the Kremlin even as Trump sought to project statesmanlike clout on the world stage. Trump and Japarov have previously met on the sidelines of high-profile gatherings, where the former US president courted Central Asian leaders with promises…
(2025-12-21). South African deputy president urges action on land reform amid political tensions. independent.co.ug 
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa cannot remain silent on the unresolved land question as it moves forward with land reform to address historical injustices, advance economic transformation and curb widening inequality, South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has said. Speaking at a gala dinner hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa in …
(2025-12-21). Painting on the news: Iranian artist turns newspapers into art. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian painter Behdad Najafi is showcasing his latest works in an exhibition titled "Palimento" at Tehran's Nian Gallery. Using newspapers as canvas, he reworks them through layered paint to reflect on media, memory, and the fading presence of newspapers in contemporary life.
(2025-12-21). Aluminum hydrate output exceeds 665,000 tons in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Production of aluminum hydrate in Iran reached 665,189 tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
(2025-12-21). The 90th anniversary of Sri Lanka's socialist movement. peoplesdispatch.org Ninety years ago, on December 18, 1935, a handful of young people came together to establish the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). Leslie Goonewardena, general secretary of the LSSP from 1935 to 1977, later wrote that the party was founded because "there was a void to be filled". | On the one hand, the conservative Ceylon National Congress (founded in 1919), composed of local elites with economic interests that overlapped with the colonial administration, was failing to push forward the agenda of national liberation—they preferred to settle for piecemeal reforms and dominion status…
(2025-12-21). The Dollar at a Crossroads: Trade Wars, Tariffs and Stress on the World's Safe-Haven Currency. fairobserver.com For nearly eight decades, the US dollar has served as the backbone of the international economic system. It is the dominant currency for trade invoicing, the principal reserve asset for central banks and the anchor for many economies' exchange-rate regimes. Its unique "safe-haven" status — its tendency to appreciate when the world is under stress…
(2025-12-21). Thursday 1/1: 17th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil. indybay.org Fruitvale BART Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2025-12-21). Georges Abdallah: A statement of admiration and solidarity for Hunger Strikers. wibailoutpeople.org 
Lebanese revolutionary Georges Abdallah expressed his solidarity with Prisoners for Palestine and their ongoing hunger strike which launched on 2 November. Ôø≠ Three prisoners are now on strike and more are expected to join out of the 33 UK political prisoners currently detained without bail. Ôø≠ Before his release and return to Lebanon in July …
(2025-12-21). "No Attention to Spare for Reasoning" : When the American President Is "Mass Man" moderndiplomacy.eu "The mass-man has no attention to spare for reasoning; he learns only in his own flesh." — Jose Ortega y'Gasset, The Revolt of the Masses (1930) For the most part, criticisms of Donald J. Trump focus on issues of politics, law and integrity. Nonetheless, regarding an American president endowed with near-total decisional authority over nuclear …
(2025-12-21). Housing Finance Bank and Kooki Kingdom join forces. independent.co.ug 
Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move set to transform local economies and environmental stewardship in Rakai District, Housing Finance Bank has partnered with Kooki Kingdom, a constitutional cultural institution, to advance financial inclusion and sustainable development. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Friday, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration …
(2025-12-21). Doctors In England Strike For Jobs And Pay. popularresistance.org Resident doctors — formerly known as junior doctors, a term referring to qualified physicians undergoing clinical training — in England are on strike again from December 17 to 22, after the Labour government failed to adequately address concerns over pay and job availability. "Resident doctors need jobs, and when they find those jobs, they need to be paid fairly for them," the British Medical Association (BMA), which represents tens of thousands of physicians, said in outlining the strike demands. | The dispute over resident doctors' pay restoration has been ongoing for years.
(2025-12-21). Iran prioritizes transport corridors in bid to reclaim transit hub role. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has placed the development of transport corridors at the top of its infrastructure agenda, with a renewed push to deepen cooperation with neighboring countries, the transport minister said on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Friday 12/19: Protest israeli crimes at their consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF the israeli consulate…
(2025-12-21). Why the Target Boycott is Central to Defeating MAGA. cpusa.org 
Consumer- and community-led boycotts have long been a tradition in the fight against racism in the United States. The "Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" campaigns of the 1930s, which took hold across the country, were led by African American organizations fighting workplace discrimination and segregation. Organizations like the New Negro Alliance in Washington, D.C., picketed retail and drug stores that refused to hire Black clerks or shops that barred Black people from sitting at lunch counters. These boycotts against retail giants led to Supreme Court victories affirming the right to boycott and picket busines…
(2025-12-21). Killing Jews Israeli false flag op. to exploit anti-Semitism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says that killing of Jews is done by the Zionist Israeli regime in a bid to claim anti-Semitism is on the rise to exploit the situation.
(2025-12-21). 2026: A Year of Reckoning. portside.org 2026: A Year of Reckoning |
(2025-12-21). Zardari in Baghdad: Pakistan's strategic axis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The official visit of Pakistan's President, Asif Ali Zardari, to the Republic of Iraq in December 2025 is far more than a bilateral or ceremonial engagement; it represents a clear manifestation of Islamabad's strategic recalibration in West Asia.
(2025-12-21). European Security Includes Russia. popularresistance.org Security guarantees are not one-way instruments. They go in both directions. This is not a Russian argument, nor an American one; it is a foundational principle of European security, explicitly embedded in the Helsinki Final Act, the OSCE framework, and decades of postwar diplomacy. | Germany has a duty to approach this moment with historical seriousness and honesty. On that score, recent rhetoric and policy choices fall dangerously short. | Since 1990, Russia's core security concerns have been repeatedly dismissed, diluted or directly violated — often with Germany's active participation or acquiescence.
(2025-12-21). Choghakhor Wetland, a tourism appeal in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The picturesque Choghakhor Wetland, is one of the important tourism capacities of southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. It is one of the main habitats for migratory birds and is one of the most spectacular natural sites in the region.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Food inflation bites as poultry, vegetable prices soar above official rates in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Food inflation continued to batter household budgets as sharp increases in poultry prices offset limited relief in a handful of vegetables, underscoring persistent gaps between official price controls and market realities. | Market surveys across the city showed that government-notified rates once again failed to materialise at the retail level. Despite marginal reductions in staples such as onions, tomatoes and select vegetables, shopkeepers and street vendors largely ignored official lists, charging significantly higher prices. | The pattern has deepened frustration among residents and raised fresh questions…
(2025-12-21). US, Israel promoters of war and violence in the world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — On the International Day against Violence and Extremism, critics argue that US and Israeli policies have entrenched war, state terrorism, and global instability.
(2025-12-21). Russia to terminate post‚ÄëSoviet military deals with Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The Russian government on Saturday officially authorized the Defense Ministry to terminate a series of bilateral military cooperation agreements signed with several European nations between 1992 and 2002.
(2025-12-21). Sixty years ago, the world tried to stop racial discrimination and failed. aljazeera.com Decades after the passing of the UN convention on the elimination of discrimination, systemic racism is still rampant.
(2025-12-21). Luzzi lauds Mayiga as Kasubi tombs restoration nears completion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Central Member of Parliament aspirant Abraham Luzzi has commended the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, for steering the completion of the long and complex restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, one of Uganda's most significant cultural heritage sites. The Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were …
(2025-12-21). Astronomical forecast suggests Rajab to begin on Dec 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Saturday issued its forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of Rajab al-Murajjab 1447 AH. | SUPARCO said the new moon is expected to be born on December 20, 2025, at 6: 43am Pakistan Standard Time (PST). | By sunset on December 21, 2025, the moon's age is expected to be about 35 hours and 26 minutes. In coastal areas of the country, the gap between sunset and moonset is estimated to be around 63 minutes, the forecast said. | Based on astronomical calculations, SUPARCO said the moon is likely to be visible to the naked eye on the…
(2025-12-21). Algeria bill seeks to criminalise French colonial rule: What to know. aljazeera.com Algerian parliament is set to vote on Wednesday on the draft law, which speaker calls a 'defining milestone'.
(2025-12-21). PNS Khaibar commissioned as Pakistan-Turkey naval project advances. tribune.com.pk 
The second Pakistan Navy MILGEM-class ship, PNS Khaibar, was commissioned at the Istanbul Naval Shipyard on Sunday, marking another milestone in Pakistan—Turkey defence cooperation. | Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan, who attended the ceremony as chief guest alongside Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, described Pakistan—Turkey relations as exemplary and emphasised the need for deeper collaboration in defence production. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Admiral Ashraf acknowledged the role of ASFAT, the Istanbul Nava…
(2025-12-21). Russia opposes deployment of weapons in space: Putin. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia opposes the deployment of weapons in space, stressing that Moscow sees no threat related to recent discussions about the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. During his annual press conference, Putin dismissed speculation surrounding the 3I/ATLAS comet. "This is our secret weapon, we will use it …
(2025-12-21). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-21). Iran ready for 'fair deal' but rejects dictation: FM Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the United States will only resume if Washington proves its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms and conditions.
(2025-12-21). Kylian Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla. aljazeera.com Real Madrid star forward scores his 59th goal in a calendar year to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record tally at the club.
(2025-12-21). AFCON 2025 kicks off in Morocco: teams and players to watch. newarab.com 
The The tournament will run from 21 December to 18 January and will be hosted by
(2025-12-21). Physicians And Chicano Community Demand ICE Out Of Hospitals. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, CA — In early October, whistleblowers at White Memorial, a Boyle Heights Adventist hospital, leaked invaluable information. The whistleblowers stated that ICE agents were taking detainees from an inadequate ICE facility named "B-18" located within the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, to the Chicano neighborhood hospital. | Within the confines of White Memorial, in the emergency department, agents were terrorizing detainee patients. — with permission from hospital CEOs and directors.
(2025-12-21). Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes nearest to Earth ahead of Christmas. ummid.com Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is coming nearest to Earth on December 19, and astronomers are eager to welcome it as a Christmas 2025 gift.
(2025-12-21). All 30 Extinction Rebellion Members Stage Mass Climate Protest in London. wattsupwiththat.com OK maybe they have more than 30 members. But it was a cold morning, so looks like most of them stayed home.
(2025-12-21). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2025-12-21). Saad Rafique seeks Nawaz Sharif's intervention to reduce pressure on opposition. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique has urged his party's chief and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif to play a decisive role to ease political tensions in the country, saying no one is currently willing to give any guarantee for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan. | Addressing a gathering held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on the occasion of the death anniversary of Khawaja Rafiq Shaheed, Saad Rafique said Nawaz Sharif, being the senior-most political leader, should step forward and initiate dialogue to reduce pressure on political opponents. | He noted that Pakistan urgently needed a…
(2025-12-21). European leaders were always going to fail to agree a reparations loan. strategic-culture.su It's time to ditch the dreamers and get back to diplomacy | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Brussels was the centre of the pro-war…
(2025-12-21). Table Mountain ready to welcome visitors this festive season. sanews.gov.za Table Mountain ready to welcome visitors this festive season | The South African National Parks (SANParks) says it is fully prepared to welcome increased visitor numbers to Table Mountain National Park (TMNP) this festive season. | Visitors can expect an enjoyable visit at TMNP's iconic sites, strong safety measures, and enhanced firefighting and environmental protection capacity. | "Visitors can look forward to fantastic scenery and unmatched views in the richly biodiverse TMNP with highlights including visiting the African penguins at Boulders penguin colony, 360-degree views from the Cape Point lighthouse or…
(2025-12-21). Pakistan president sends message of solidarity to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari sent a message of goodwill and solidarity to Iran's top leadership after his aircraft entered Iranian airspace during an official trip to Iraq, according to a statement from Islamabad.
(2025-12-21). Kremlin rules out three-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks. newarab.com 
The Kremlin on Sunday denied that three-way talks between Ukraine, A day earlier, Ukrainian President
(2025-12-21). Columbia Carnegie Corp. of NY Connection Revisited. indybay.org At its September 2025 meeting, the Carnegie Corp. of NY's board of trustees authorized a "charitable" grant of $1 million to TAU-affiliated Columbia University "for core support of the Institute of Global Politics" that Columbia SIPA Professor Hillary Clinton co-directs.
(2025-12-21). Labour chair spoils Xmas 2026 by saying Starmer will still be here. thecanary.co On 21 December, Labour chair Anna Turley did the Sunday interview round, and inevitably, the hosts asked her how much longer Keir Starmer will remain in position. Putting herself at odds with the public and common sense, Turley suggested Starmer will still be in place next Christmas: 'Will the Prime Minister be here by next […] | By
(2025-12-21). Iranians celebrate Yalda festival as economic woes bite. newarab.com 
Yalda falls on the winter solstice and is characterised by family gatherings and the eating of nuts, sweets and fruits. | "We mostly spend time with our families, our grandparents, aunts, cousins," Maral Bagherpour, a smiling 16-year-old student, told AFP in northe…
(2025-12-21). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-21). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-21). San Francisco Lights Back Up: Massive Power Outage Resolved. devdiscourse.com A major power outage plunged part of San Francisco into darkness, impacting 130,000 residents. Pacific Gas and Electric Company worked swiftly, restoring electricity to approximately 95,000 customers by late Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him. aljazeera.com Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.
(2025-12-21). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-21). How TikTok's Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do. moderndiplomacy.eu The content recommendation algorithm behind TikTok is under scrutiny after its owner, ByteDance, formed a joint venture with American and global investors, including Oracle, for TikTok's U. S. operations. This move aims to prevent a U. S. ban and reduce trade tensions between the U. S. and China, but uncertainty remains about who controls the …
(2025-12-21). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-21). Kyiv claims massive Russian Loses; Putin says 700000 troops ready for Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Ukraine says Russia has suffered around 1.2 million killed and wounded, yet Moscow still fields roughly 700,000 troops in the Ukraine war zone. Western estimates broadly agree Russia has taken enormous losses, but also highlight very high Ukrainian casualties, suggesting a grinding war of attrition rather than a clear collapse on either side. Ukraine's General Staff reports about 1,195,610 Russian personnel casualties since 24 February 2022, including 1,090 in the most recent day of fighting. Watch for more…
(2025-12-21). We could all easily be 'Aco': Slovenia's controversial new law seeks to address the challenge of Roma integration. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-21). China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual output over 40 million tonnes. ecns.cn An offshore multi-purpose service vessel completes operations on an offshore oil platform in the Bohai Sea, China.China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Australia dominate to win Ashes. tribune.com.pk 
Australia captain Pat Cummins said it felt "pretty awesome" Sunday after his dominant team won the third Test in Adelaide to wrap up the Ashes in just 11 days of play after some dogged resistance from England's tail briefly threatened a great escape. | England's last four wickets added 145 on the final day to be all out for 352 and lose by 82 runs after finally showing some fight in the series as they chased a record 435 to win. | Australia's Scott Boland removed last man Josh Tongue, caught by Marnus Labuschagne, to spark wild celebrations as the famous urn remained in Australian hands. | "It feels pretty awe…
(2025-12-21). My goal is to compete in Nagoya and Los Angeles: Golmohammadzadeh. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Amirali Golmohammadzadeh, the youngest member of Iran's delegation at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai, expressed hope that he will be able to compete in the upcoming Asian Para Games in Nagoya and the 2028 Paralympic Games.
(2025-12-21). Nine dead in mass shooting at tavern in South Africa. tehrantimes.com Nine people were killed and at least 10 wounded when gunmen opened fire at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, early Sunday, according to AP, citing authorities.
(2025-12-21). California 175 – Kwanzaa – Freedom's Eve Historic Old Sacramento Waterfront. indybay.org Since before the California Gold Rush people of Pan African Ancestry, both free and enslaved, have made a profound contribution along today's American River Parkway. Our California Underground Railroad Network to Freedom remains a major milestone worthy of restoration.
(2025-12-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 21.
(2025-12-21). Blackout hits San Francisco after incident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — A massive outage knocked out power to 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco, California.
(2025-12-21). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-21). Jenin: Israeli army kills Palestinian schoolboy at point-blank. newarab.com 
Two Palestinians, including a child One of those killed was 16-year-old Rayyan Mohammad Abu Mualla, who was gunned down at close range by an Israeli soldier in Seconds later, the soldier opens fire from just a few metres away, shooting t…
(2025-12-21). Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of potential PTI protests. tribune.com.pk 
More than 1,300 police officers and security personnel have been deployed across Rawalpindi to maintain law and order ahead of a possible Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest and a Jamaat-e-Islami gathering at Liaquat Bagh, officials said. | Officials said the deployment includes two superintendents of police, seven deputy superintendents of police, 29 inspectors and station house officers, 92 upper subordinates and 340 constables. | In addition, seven sections of Elite Force commandos, 22 Rapid Emergency and Security Operations personnel, and 400 members of the Anti-Riots Management Wing have been deployed. | Rea…
(2025-12-21). NAB begins probes into Rs40bn Pakistan Railways land cases. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways has referred cases involving alleged fraud and illegal occupation of hundreds of acres of railway land, valued at over Rs40 billion, to the National Accountability Bureau. | Railway sources said preliminary investigations against officials and private firms were initiated but could not be concluded. Following approval from Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi, the cases were formally referred to NAB, which has since initiated inquiries based on records provided by the Ministry of Railways. | NAB sources confirmed that formal investigations have commenced after receiving official request…
(2025-12-21). AFCON to be held every four years starting 2028. independent.co.ug 
RABAT | Xinhua | The CAF Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years starting 2028, Patrice Motsepe, president of African football's governing body Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Saturday in Rabat. After the planned 2027 and 2028 editions, the quadrennial cycle will be adopted, Motsepe said in a press conference before …
(2025-12-21). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-21). Australia beat England to win third Test and retain Ashes. aljazeera.com Australia win Adelaide Test against England and forge an unassailable 3-0 lead in cricket's longest running series.
(2025-12-21). Juve beat Roma to close in on Serie A leaders Inter. tribune.com.pk 
Juventus are creeping back into the Serie A title discussion after deservedly beating Roma 2-1 on Saturday and moving four points behind league leaders Inter Milan. | Francisco Conceicao and Lois Openda scored the goals which decided an engaging encounter in Turin as Juve claimed a second big win in as many matches after beating Bologna last weekend. | Juve stay fifth on 29 points but are only one point behind fourth-paced Roma who sit in the last Champions League spot and suffered a sixth league defeat of the season. | "I think we deserved to win, we knew that today's match was important and we did what we se…
(2025-12-21). Press TV (Iran) interview today: why the Trump peace talks are mission impossible. gilbertdoctorow.com Press TV (Iran) interview today: why the Trump peace talks are mission impossible | Brief and to the point, I state here why the positions of the Russian and Ukrainian sides are today irreconcilable, so that Mr. Trump's peace efforts have no chance of succeeding. |
(2025-12-21). From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians paid to fight in Sudan. newarab.com 
Hundreds of An AFP investigation has uncovered how Colombian mercenaries ended up on the other side of the world through a network of profit and silence stretching from the Andes to Darfur. | Using interviews with fa…
(2025-12-21). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-21). Saudi Arabia expands access to alcohol for non-Muslim residents. newarab.com 
There's been no official announcement of the decision, but word has gotten out, and long lines of cars and people can now be seen at the discreet, unmarked store in the Diplomatic Quarter of the Saudi capi…
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Why Tucker Carlson's Racist Narrative About Somali Americans Does Not Hold Up. indybay.org Somali Americans are not outsiders waiting to prove their worth. They are already doing so — quietly, persistently, and across every sector of society. The failure, if there is one, lies not with them, but with those who refuse to see what is directly in front of them.
(2025-12-21). Top scientific researchers honored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The tenth edition of the national program to honor outstanding scientific researchers was held on Sunday, with the vice-president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, and the head of Iran National Science Foundation, Ali-Mohammad Soltani, in attendance.
(2025-12-21). Ben-Gvir proposes crocodile moat prisons for Palestinians. newarab.com 
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Israel's Channel 13 reported on Sunday that Ben-Gvir submitted the proposal to the Israel Prison Service, suggesting the construction of a prison encircled by crocodiles to prevent Palestinian prisoners from escaping. | The proposed facility would be built near the Hamat G…
(2025-12-21). Our Final Objection To Our Local Utility's Rate Increase. wattsupwiththat.com The problem for the supporters of the settlement, principally Con Edison and the Public Service Department Staff, was that they had admitted in the documentation that the JP contained "funding" for the "climate" goals. This is a quote from the Summary of Joint Proposal:…
(2025-12-21). Mbappé sella triunfo del Real Madrid e iguala un récord de Cristiano Ronaldo. cubadebate.cu Rubricando de penal la victoria 2-0 del Real Madrid ante el Sevilla, este sábado en la decimoséptima jornada de la Liga española, Kylian Mbappé se autorregaló además un récord por su 27 cumpleaños, igualando con Cristiano Ronaldo como autor de más tantos para el club blanco en un mismo año civil (59).
(2025-12-21). La invasión a Panamá: Una heroína de la Little Hiroshima. cubadebate.cu Heroína y mártir fue Ana. Ella dejó a su marido con los niños y se fugó del campo de concentración donde los habían metido en Balboa. Se unió a quienes combatían las tropas invasoras. Les hizo varias bajas y averió un helicóptero. La mujer que disparaba a su lado vio cuando Ana recibió la bala en el pecho.
(2025-12-21). Descarga el libro "Panafricanismo y revolución" cubadebate.cu Descarga el nuevo libro de La Iguana Ediciones 'Panafricanismo y revolución' de Patricio Lumumba, Frantz Fanon y Malcom X, en coedición con Casa de las Américas.
(2025-12-21). Mbappé sella triunfo del Real Madrid e iguala un récord de Cristiano Ronaldo. cubadebate.cu Rubricando de penal la victoria 2-0 del Real Madrid ante el Sevilla, este sábado en la decimoséptima jornada de la Liga española, Kylian Mbappé se autorregaló además un récord por su 27 cumpleaños, igualando con Cristiano Ronaldo como autor de más tantos para el club blanco en un mismo año civil (59).
(2025-12-21). La invasión a Panamá: Una heroína de la Little Hiroshima. cubadebate.cu Heroína y mártir fue Ana. Ella dejó a su marido con los niños y se fugó del campo de concentración donde los habían metido en Balboa. Se unió a quienes combatían las tropas invasoras. Les hizo varias bajas y averió un helicóptero. La mujer que disparaba a su lado vio cuando Ana recibió la bala en el pecho.
(2025-12-21). UNE estima un déficit en pico nocturno de 1980 MW. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico se prevé al pico una disponibilidad de 1500 MW y una demanda máxima de 3450 MW, para un déficit de 1950 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1980 MW en este horario.
(2025-12-21). Ballet Nacional rinde honores a su fundadora en el aniversario 105 de su natalicio. cubadebate.cu La conmemoración destaca el legado e influencia de la prima ballerina assoluta y en su memoria el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) interpretará este domingo el clásico Don Quijote, con los primeros bailarines Anette Delgado y Dani Hernández en los papeles protagónicos.
(2025-12-21). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial para el domingo 21 diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central, correspondiente al segmento III, para el domingo 21 de diciembre de 2025.
(2025-12-21). Lo acordado en la Asamblea. cubadebate.cu El jueves, el Parlamento/virtualmente sesionó/y los temas que abordó/responden a este momento./Ante el recrudecimiento/del bloqueo cada día,/y la inercia y la apatía/de algunos con sus acciones: /corrijamos distorsiones/y °a impulsar la economía!
(2025-12-21). Audiencia solemne: El Papa León XIV recibe las cartas credenciales del embajador cubano. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV recibió hoy, en audiencia, al nuevo embajador de Cuba ante la Santa Sede, Leyde Rodríguez, quien le presentó sus cartas credenciales, firmadas por el presidente de su país, Miguel Díaz-Canel. La ceremonia, tras la cual Rodríguez asumió formalmente su cargo al frente de la misión diplomática de la nación caribeña, tuvo lugar en la mañana de este sábado.
(2025-12-21). Refugios para animales (I). cubadebate.cu En el estudio constatamos que para encausar adecuadamente el establecimiento de estos centros y evaluando que los animales en esas instalaciones dependerían totalmente de las condiciones provistas por los humanos, era imprescindible satisfacer las cinco necesidades básicas.
(2025-12-21). Honduras: Magistrado del Partido Libre rechaza validar resultados de elecciones. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, uno de los tres magistrados del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, afirmó hoy que impugnará los resultados de las elecciones generales del pasado 30 de noviembre por considerarlos fraudulentos. En conferencia de prensa, Ochoa, del oficialista Partido Libertad y Refundación (Libre), aseguró que no validará un proceso electoral intervenido y tutelado por Estados Unidos…
(2025-12-21). Cristina Kirchner es internada en clínica de Buenos Aires por dolor abdominal. cubadebate.cu La ex presidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, fue internada este sábado por la tarde en una clínica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires luego de presentar un cuadro de dolor abdominal que motivó la intervención de profesionales de la salud en su domicilio, en el barrio porteño de Constitución, donde cumple arresto domiciliario, informó el medio argentino Cadena 3.
(2025-12-21). Belgian PM 'Tortured' for defying Russian asset seizure? NATO rebel exposes EU. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban dramatically praised Belgian counterpart Alexander De Croo as a "hero", claiming he was "prodded with burning irons" and had his "flesh torn with tongs". Orban also argued that Kyiv faces "strategic defeat" that cannot be prevented with a proposed 90 billion euro support package, sharpening his criticism of Brussels' Ukraine strategy. Orban declared that an "immediate war threat" had been averted after EU leaders failed to agree on what he called a "naive" Russian assets plan, even as they moved ahead with a large EU loan facility for Ukraine. Watch for more…
(2025-12-21). Cristina Kirchner es internada en clínica de Buenos Aires por dolor abdominal. cubadebate.cu La ex presidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, fue internada este sábado por la tarde en una clínica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires luego de presentar un cuadro de dolor abdominal que motivó la intervención de profesionales de la salud en su domicilio, en el barrio porteño de Constitución, donde cumple arresto domiciliario, informó el medio argentino Cadena 3.
(2025-12-21). Por un mejor servicio de hospitalización en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Desde finales del mes de octubre y los primeros días de noviembre hay un ajetreo inusual en el hospital pediátrico Pepe Portilla. El conocido bloque en L de esa institución de Salud es sometido a fuertes labores constructivas que incluyen el cambio de toda la instalación hidrosanitaria, acciones en la carpintería y de pintura.
(2025-12-21). Cancillería cubana pondera la solidaridad humana y la cooperación global. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ponderó el valor de la cooperación global para superar desafíos comunes, en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Internacional de la solidaridad humana. | Un mensaje divulgado en el sitio CubaMinrex de la Cancillería afirma que la fecha "nos recuerda la importancia de la cooperación global para superar desafíos. Para #Cuba ha sido una misión de vida por más de 60 años. La solidaridad seguirá siendo la mejor inversión en nuestro futuro común". | Cada 20 de diciembre, la comunidad internacional conmemora el Día Internacional de la Solidaridad Humana, una efeméride instaura…
(2025-12-21). La Tira de los Lectores: Mis maestros en fotos. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, para celebrar a los educadores cubanos, esos que forjan valores y conocimientos desde el aula. Agradecemos a nuestros lectores la participación en esta convocatoria y les invitamos a mantenerse informados a través de nuestro sitio web y redes sociales. Hasta la próxima.
(2025-12-21). Por un mejor servicio de hospitalización en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Desde finales del mes de octubre y los primeros días de noviembre hay un ajetreo inusual en el hospital pediátrico Pepe Portilla. El conocido bloque en L de esa institución de Salud es sometido a fuertes labores constructivas que incluyen el cambio de toda la instalación hidrosanitaria, acciones en la carpintería y de pintura.
(2025-12-21). Il movimento genderista globale tenta l'assalto ai mondiali di calcio statunitensi. strategic-culture.su Pronti via e viene già da ridere! Il sorteggio dei Mondiali di calcio, svoltosi il 5 dicembre 2025 a Washington durante il quale il presidente della FIFA Gianni Infantino ha insignito il suo amico Donald Trump di un premio per la pace istituto dalla FIFA stessa, è stato tra i più ridicolmente pilotati di tutta la storia del calcio planetario…
(2025-12-21). Watch: Ahmed al Ahmed tackles, disarms Bondi Beach gunman. ummid.com In a rare display of bravery, a Muslim fruit seller, later identified as Ahmed el Ahmad, tackled and disarmed the Bondi Beach gunman who targeted the Jewish festival Sunday.
(2025-12-21). No One Needs a Tesla (song). indybay.org 45 sec video for holiday season | Palo Alto, CA Tesla Showroom El Camino Real Dec 20, 2025…
(2025-12-21). Iran Navy dispatches task groups to South Africa: commander. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Navy commander praised the country's "expanding maritime presence" beyond the region, announcing that the Navy's 103rd and 104th task groups have set sail on overseas missions and are currently en route to South Africa.
(2025-12-21). Mbappe stars as Real Madrid beat Sevilla. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe matched Cristiano Ronaldo's club record for goals in a calendar year and Jude Bellingham also scored as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 2-0 on Saturday in La Liga. | French superstar Mbappe levelled Ronaldo's tally of 59 goals in 2013 by stroking home a late penalty, after Bellingham sent Madrid ahead with a first half header. | The victory allowed Los Blancos, second, to cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the Catalans visit Villarreal on Sunday. | "To do like Cristiano did, my idol, the best player in Real Madrid's history and a world great, it's an honour for me," said Mbappe, who tu…
(2025-12-21). Villarreal vs Barcelona 0-2: La Liga — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as Barca restore four-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal.
(2025-12-21). LIVE: Villarreal vs Barcelona — La Liga. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as league leaders Barca visit high flyers Villarreal.
(2025-12-21). Barcelona see off Villarreal with goals from Raphinha and Yamal. aljazeera.com Barca punish 10-man hosts Villarreal to win eighth consecutive La Liga game and move four points clear at the summit.