(2025-12-16). Exploiting A Massacre To Cover Up A Genocide. popularresistance.org The 15 innocent victims killed in Sunday's terrorist attack on a Hanukkah party at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia are being exploited by extreme Zionists in a bid to distract from Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. | Their memories are being used by the likes of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli as well as Australian officials, sections of the media and members of the public. | Instead of putting the blame on the only known perpetrators police have identified so far — the father and son shooters Sajid and Naveed Akram — Zionist extremists are implicating innocent citizens w…
religionnews.com (2025-12-16). You can't deal your way to peace on earth. Trump should know that by now.
  ;If the U.S. really wants to end the genocide in Gaza and prevent additional violence from spreading across the region, Congress and the White House should ensure a massive, free-flowing surge of humanitarian aid, end offensive weapons sales to Israel, hold the Netanyahu government accountable for its war crimes and support a serious peace process led by those most impacted and inclusive of all people in the region. One
counterpunch.org (2025-12-16). To End the Genocide, We Must Hold Weapons Manufacturers Accountable (or Shut Them Down)
Since a ceasefire was agreed to on October 10, Israel has attacked Gazans with bombs, snipers, and ground mobilizations nearly 500 times. In the West Bank, Israel has killed and detained hundreds of Palestinians and approved 19 new settlements.
(2025-12-16). Iran condemns continued killing of Palestinians in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei strongly condemned the continued killing and the genocide of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, citing ongoing bombardments and the obstruction of humanitarian aid.
(2025-12-15). Surprising Lessons for the U.S. Resistance to Trump: In Sudan's Recent History. scheerpost.com By Rebecca Gordon for Tom Dispatch Follow a line south and west from the Gaza Strip, continue through Egypt, and you'll end up in another place where a genocide is in progress. It's one we don't hear much about in the United States, probably because it's happening in an African nation, one of those places …
(2025-12-15). "Genocide" as lawfare: Ukraine's accusations against Russia backfiring. infobrics.org Russia has indicted senior Ukrainian officials on genocide charges, and, in parallel, the International Court of Justice has accepted Moscow's counterclaim against Kyiv's genocide accusations. The developments expose how genocide accusations have become tools of lawfare and raise uncomfortable questions about Kyiv's own record in Donbass.
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko draws parallel between presidential elections in USA, Venezuela. eng.belta.by One of the questions to the head of state concerned the relations between Venezuela and the United States. The conversation addressed, among other things, the USA's refusal to recognize the outcome of Venezuela's presidential election, which resulted in a victory for Nicolas Maduro.
(2025-12-16). Caracas, Moscow to continue boosting strategic relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Strategic relations between Caracas and Moscow will continue to grow next year, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said.
(2025-12-16). Trinidad and Tobago To Open Its Airports to US Military as US Continues Buildup Near Venezuela. news.antiwar.com Trinidad and Tobago will allow the US military to use its airports in the coming weeks, according to a statement from the Caribbean island nation's Foreign Ministry, as the US continues ramping up military activity near Venezuela. Trinidad and Tobago's Foreign Ministry cited recent military cooperation with the US in its statement, including the recent …
(2025-12-16). JetBlue Passenger Jet Nearly Clashes with US Military Plane in Curaàßao off the Coast of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com On Friday, a flight from the US airline JetBlue departing from the small Caribbean island of Curaàßao, heading toward John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City, halted its ascent to avoid colliding with an unresponsive US Air Force refueling aircraft. The commercial pilot blamed the military plane for crossing its path. Curaàßao is situated 35 miles off the coast of Venezuela. | "We almost had a midair collision up here," the JetBlue pilot said in a recording of his conversation with air traffic control. "They went directly into our flight path… They do not have their transponder on; it is outrageous…
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko warns USA against military operation in Venezuela. eng.belta.by The situation in relations between the USA and Venezuela can be resolved in an absolutely peaceful way, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-16). Presidente Maduro agradece a pueblo de Venezuela por respuesta ante agresión de EEUU. radiohc.cu El presidente Nicolás Maduro agradeció este lunes al pueblo de Venezuela por su respuesta contundente y certera ante la agresión imperialista y manipulación de la ultraderecha fascista, que llamó a invadir su país. | Durante la edición 99 de su programa Con Maduro +, el gobernante comentó sobre las 300 marchas nocturnas que se desarrollaron esta jornada en igual número de territorios, a lo largo y ancho de la República Bolivariana.Esa derecha fascista de Leopoldo López, Juan Guaidó, Julio Borges, La Sayona (María Corina Machado) y David Smolansky pidieron se invadiera militarmente este país", subrayó. | Recordó l…
(2025-12-16). Venezuela Reports Cyberattack Against Oil Company (+EU Renews Sanctions). orinocotribune.com On Monday, Venezuela's public oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), reported that it was the target of a cyberattack aimed at disrupting its operations. The attempted act of aggression is said to be part of the US government's strategy to seize Venezuela's oil through force and piracy, according to a PDVSA statement. | The document stated, "Thanks to the expertise of PDVSA's human talent, the operational areas were not affected, with the attack limited to its administrative system." | It added that "the operational capacity of the oil industry is maintained through the implementation of security protocols,…
(2025-12-16). Venezuela: EEUU es responsable de ciberataque y piratería para desestabilizar sector energético. radiohc.cu Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) denunció este lunes, en un comunicado oficial, haber sido víctima de un sofisticado ataque cibernético dirigido específicamente a paralizar su funcionamiento. | La empresa estatal señaló que esta acción delictiva forma parte integral de la estrategia sostenida y agresiva del Gobierno estadounidense, cuyo objetivo final es la apropiación ilegítima de las vastas reservas de petróleo venezolano mediante el uso de la fuerza y prácticas de piratería moderna en aguas del mar Caribe. | PDVSA detalló que, gracias a la experiencia, preparación y capacidad técnica de su personal especializado…
(2025-12-16). At Army—Navy Game, Activists Confront Trump Over Venezuela. popularresistance.org Baltimore, Dec. 13 — Activists shifted the spotlight from the pageantry of the Army—Navy game, using Donald Trump's attendance as a platform to center a powerful demand: "No war on Venezuela." | Hundreds lined the streets outside the stadium where Trump was scheduled to appear, unfurling banners that read, "No war on Venezuela and Palestine" and "No to ICE — Money for jobs, education, and health care." | Andrew Matatag, representing the publication Struggle-La Lucha, drew a sharp contrast. "Almost every police agency on record — from the Secret Service to Homeland Security — is amass…
(2025-12-16). ICC's Karim Khan Says 'Senior UK Official' Threatened Him. popularresistance.org The British chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, has accused a senior British government official of threatening to withdraw the UK's funding and support for the court if he pursued arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. | Middle East Eye understands the official to be the then foreign secretary and former prime minister David Cameron. | The allegation is contained in a statement submitted by Khan to the court which describes details of an alleged campaign of threats faced by the prosecutor in the leadup to his office requesting warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netan…
(2025-12-16). MHT CET 2026 Syllabus, Marking Scheme Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' syllabus and marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB groups both) to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2025-12-16). Justice for some: NDIS fraud punished, Robodebt crimes rewarded. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-16). Iran dismisses Rafael Grossi as unfit for UN chief role. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran has called for a fair process to select the next UN secretary-general, warning that candidates who remained silent on unlawful military attacks against Iran's peaceful nuclear program are unfit, referring to Grossi.
(2025-12-16). Alarm Over Suicides: Marital Woes Trigger Crisis. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, IUML MP Harees Beeran expressed grave concerns over the staggering number of suicides tied to marriage-related issues in India. Citing NCRB data, he noted that 1,71,418 deaths in 2023 were attributed primarily to marital problems.
(2025-12-16). FM Araghchi departs Minsk for Moscow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi left the Belarusian capital Minsk for Moscow on Monday, following a series of high-level meetings with senior Belarusian officials.
(2025-12-16). Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation — baggage included. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). BBC and ITV news are practically fawning over Reform. thecanary.co A research group has brought out a new study on the political biases behind broadcast news. The results are truly damning — shining a light on the disproportionate coverage of far-right Reform UK on the BBC and ITV. Enhancing Impartiality is an independent organisation funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Its website states that: Our project will […] | By
(2025-12-16). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-16). European Shares Waver as U.S. Jobs Data Looms, Defence Stocks Slip. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, European shares pulled back from previous gains as investors turned cautious ahead of crucial U.S. jobs data. The pan-European STOXX 600 dipped 0.1% to 581.87, reversing robust gains seen earlier. Regional indices in Germany and France also suffered slight declines.
(2025-12-16). Heroes Emerge Amid Sydney Terror Attack. devdiscourse.com A Sydney shopowner is being celebrated for disarming a gunman at a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, while a couple and another man who perished confronting attackers are equally remembered for their heroism. Among the fallen is Reuven Morrison, 62, who attempted to halt the violence, according to his daughter.
(2025-12-16). The San Silvestre Race will be held to Commemorate the 67th Anniversary of the Revolution. radiohc.cu Havana, December 15 (RHC) — The iconic Ciudad Deportiva will host the traditional San Silvestre race on December 31st, organized by the Havana sports department, with technical support from the National Commission of Races and Walks Marabana-Maracuba (CNCCMM). | The event, part of the celebrations for the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, will take place along Vía Blanca, Primelles, Santa Catalina, and Boyeros avenues, starting and finishing in the facility's parking lot. | The official distance will be 10 kilometers, to be covered in five laps following the direction of traffic. The prepara…
(2025-12-16). Controversy Erupts Over Bihar CM's Veil Incident. devdiscourse.com Mehbooba Mufti, president of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), expressed her shock and dismay at an incident involving Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. During a public event, Kumar was caught on video pulling down the veil of a Muslim woman, sparking public outrage.
(2025-12-16). A Cruder Imperial Logic, A More Volatile American Empire. fpif.org The Trump administration's Already coming under heavy criticism, with Foreign Policy in Focus publishing warnings about its implications for
(2025-12-16). Rayo and Betis Don't Hurt Each Other. radiohc.cu Havana, December 15 (RHC) — Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis drew 0-0 today in the conclusion of matchday 16 in the Spanish football league. | It was a match with few scoring opportunities for either side. | Following this result, Real Betis remains in sixth place with 25 points, while Rayo Vallecano has 18 points and is still in 13th place, the same position they held before the matchday began. | Barcelona continues to lead LaLiga with 43 points, followed by Real Madrid (39) and Villarreal (35).
(2025-12-16). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-16). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 16. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 16.
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-16). The Oligarchy Study They Don't Want You to Remember. globalresearch.ca In the spring of 2014, Martin Gilens of Princeton and Benjamin Page of Northwestern did something that should have changed everything.
(2025-12-16). 'You cannot defeat drugs with missiles'. Lukashenko urges dialogue over force on global issues. eng.belta.by To address global-scale problems, including drug trafficking, what we need is thoughtful and coordinated actions of different countries, not military operations, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-16). Iran-Russia relations rising to new level: Ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Relations between Russia and Iran are rising to a new level, with the foreign ministers of the two countries set to discuss security issues in Moscow, Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, says.
(2025-12-16). The Far Right Triumphs In Chile. popularresistance.org There was little doubt about the outcome of Chile's second round presidential election on December 14. After receiving overwhelming support from almost the entire Chilean right (which, if you add up their vote shares in the first round, represented the vast majority), José Antonio Kast will become Chile's next president. | In the first round, Jeanette Jara narrowly took first place with 26.85%, followed closely by Kast, who won 23.93% of the valid votes, thus securing his place in the runoff. In third, fourth, and fifth place were three right-wing candidates: center-right Franco Parisi (19.71%), libertarian Johan…
(2025-12-16). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-16). This Week in People's History, Dec 17—23, 2025. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 17—23, 2025 |
(2025-12-16). Narendra Modi, and Duties vs Rights. ummid.com What Modi is telling in his letter is the way of suppressing the concept of 'right' which is clear in his policy of relegating the religious minorities to second class status, coining the term Urban Naxals for the public intellectuals among others.
(2025-12-16). Lifting The Veil On International Human Rights Day. popularresistance.org The notion that the "West," responsible for the most horrific crimes in the annals of human history, could somehow be associated with the defense of something they called human rights was always an obscene proposition. But with the assistance of the human rights industry, which is infused with Eurocentrism and white saviorism, the collective West was given ideological cover to continue its project of racist plunder and colonial fascism after fascist forces were partially defeated in Europe with the end of the second imperialist war in 1945. | Outside of Europe, in the colonized world where fascism was originally…
(2025-12-16). Reflecting on SA's nation building, cohesion journey. sanews.gov.za Reflecting on SA's nation building, cohesion journey | As we bask in the holiday spirit and festive cheer, our collective reflection at the sunset of 2025 should also acknowledge how far democratic South Africa has come. | While spending time with family and loved ones is a hallmark of the December break, it is also a time at which the country commemorates Reconciliation Month which, includes Reconciliation Day. | Today, the nation marks National Reconciliation Day to promote social cohesion, healing, unity and nation-building. | Commemorated since December 1995, Reconciliation Day and Reconciliation Month aim t…
(2025-12-16). Open letter to Priyanka Gandhi. pilwatchgroup.blogspot.com Respected | Madam,
| We | had sent a letter to Rahul Gandhi ( 11.6.2017) urging him to go on a Padyatra from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.Today we | appeal to you to ensure that you get projected by INC as its PM choice.
| Need | of the Nation.
| Thanks, | Yours | sincerely,
(2025-12-16). IAEA chief, Egyptian FM discuss Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Tuesday to discuss Iran's nuclear file.
(2025-12-16). Karnataka Farmers in Crisis: BJP MP Blames Government Inaction. devdiscourse.com BJP MP Iranna Kadadi has charged the Karnataka government with negligence towards farmers, citing the absence of procurement centres as a cause of economic turmoil and suicides in the state. He raised these concerns during Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha.
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-16). How the Trump administration is fast-tracking logging in Illinois' only national forest. grist.org When the Forest Service approved the sale of nearly 70 acres for commercial logging in southern Illinois' Shawnee National Forest in late 2024, Sam Stearns was furious. The Shawnee is the only national forest in the state, and one of the smallest in the nation. The agency initially billed the so-called McCormick Oak-Hickory Restoration Project timber sale as a "thinning" operation to remove older trees and make room for younger saplings. Logging operations contribute to habitat loss, and Stearns found the Forest Service's justification lacking. | "Never in the history of this planet has a forest been logged ba…
(2025-12-16). Asking the Right Questions When Lawless U.S. Officials Go on a Murder Spree. fpif.org What we are witnessing in the Caribbean and elsewhere today has been years in the making. Who will put a stop to it?
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-16). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-16). Manchester United Draw in Crazy Match against Bournemouth. radiohc.cu Havana, December 15 (RHC) — Today, Manchester United drew 4-4 in a crazy match against Bournemouth in the English Premier League. | Ivorian striker Amad Diallo put the Red Devils ahead in the 13th minute, but Ghanaian Antoine Semenyo equalised in the 40th. | Manchester United regained the lead through Brazilian Casemiro (45+4), but his compatriot Evanilson (46) and Marcus Tavernier (52) turned the tide in Bournemouth's favour. | Just when it seemed they would secure the victory, Portuguese Bruno Fernandes (77) and fellow Brazilian Matheus Cunha (79) began what appeared to be a comeback, until Franco-Ivorian…
(2025-12-16). Iran's steel exports up 41% in 8 months: ISPA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The Iranian steel Producers Association (ISPA) has reported that the country's export of steel products registered a 41 percent growth in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025).
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko hopes to speak with U.S. President Trump soon. eng.belta.by I hope to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump in the near future, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-16). Bondi under fire: How Australia responded to terror and fear. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-16). Raids and Widespread Arrests in the West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces arrested ten Palestinians in the early hours of Tuesday morning during raids across the governorates of Nablus, Tulkarm, Ramallah, and al-Bireh. The operations involved house searches, property damage, and field interrogations. In Nablus, local sources reported that Israeli occupation military vehicles stormed several neighborhoods. Forces raided homes in the al-Makhfiya neighborhood, ransacking …
(2025-12-16). Fraudulent networks fuel deforestation and illegal timber exports in Cameroon. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-16). President Ramaphosa warns against false narratives aimed at dividing South Africans. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa warns against false narratives aimed at dividing South Africans | President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned against misinformation and false narratives that seek to portray South Africa as a deeply divided society, warning that such narratives are designed to sow fear, hatred and division. | Speaking at the National Day of Reconciliation commemoration at the Ncome Museum in Nquthu on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said there are individuals and groups, both inside and outside the country, who deliberately misrepresent the state of race relations and democracy in South Africa. | "There are those w…
(2025-12-16). What India Pays for Empty Parliament and Vanity Nationalism? ummid.com India pours public funds into Parliament and state assemblies as if they are engines of accountability, but what we receive in return is political theatre, ritual nationalism, walkouts, orchestrated chaos, and a government that uses the legislature as a rubber stamp.
(2025-12-16). Larijani, Russian deputy prime minister hold talks in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran's top security official, Ali Larijani, met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev in Tehran as part of ongoing high-level coordination between Iran and Russia aimed at advancing bilateral cooperation.
(2025-12-16). Trump threatens military operations in Colombia and Mexico. peoplesdispatch.org The US president stated that if the situation does not change, "Petro is next". He also threatened to invade Mexico and impose special tariffs on Mexican products if Mexico did not provide more water.
(2025-12-16). SPL 2025/26: Al Nassr Top Goal Scorer So Far – Courtesy Felix, Ronaldo. ummid.com Saudi FC Al Nassr is the top goal scorer in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League (SPL) season so far, courtesy its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo and attacking Midfielder/Forward Joao Felix.
(2025-12-16). ITC Hotels Expands Storii Brand with Nature-Inspired Wildlife Resorts. devdiscourse.com ITC Hotels Ltd is poised to extend its boutique hospitality brand, Storii by ITC Hotels, through the establishment of four new properties totaling 141 rooms in India's prized wildlife destinations.
(2025-12-16). Israeli 'Predator' Smartphone Spyware Exposed. popularresistance.org New research published by Amnesty International exposes the disturbing internal workings of Intellexa, and its constellation of digital espionage products. This includes 'Predator', a highly invasive resource linked to grave human rights abuses in multiple countries. Intellexa's menacing technology allows government customers to access target smartphones' cameras, microphones, encrypted chat apps, emails, GPS locations, photos, files, browsing activity, and more. It's just the latest example of an Israeli-linked spyware specialist acting with no consideration for the law — although one wouldn't know that fr…
(2025-12-16). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-16). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-16). Police repress Indian farmers' protest against ethanol plant. peoplesdispatch.org Scores of people were injured after police attacked farmers protesting the establishment of an ethanol factory in Hanumangarh in India's Rajasthan province on Wednesday, December 10. | Security forces carried out baton charges and fired tear gas on the farmers when they tried to The farmers have been agitating against the proposed ethanol factory for over a year now. They believe that scarce canal water would be diverted…
(2025-12-16). Trump disgustingly mocks murdered film director Reiner. thecanary.co 
Donald Trump has sunk to a new disgusting low by twice mocking the late film director Rob Reiner. Along with his wife, Michele Reiner, Rob was found dead in his California home. The police have since arrested the couple's son, Nick, on suspicion of murder. The US president said: A very sad thing happened last night […] | By
(2025-12-16). 'Where Love Lives'? Not in the Naqab Region John Lewis accused over Israeli SodaStream products. thecanary.co Achingly middle class retailer John Lewis has once again pulled off a touching, if slightly hokey, Christmas ad. An uncommunicative teenager gives his Dad a vinyl copy of Alison Limerick's house classic Where Love Lives and bonding ensues. But behind the festive mush, there are allegations that John Lewis is failing to address concerns over […] | By
(2025-12-16). Facing Demography Dilemma: Putin Criticizes Russia's Birth Rates. globalresearch.ca The demographic measures that have already been taken in Russia are not enough, and negative tendencies toward lower birth rates persist in the country, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects, …
(2025-12-16). Top activities for first-time visitors to Turkey Türkiye). independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-16). PM Minister Takaichi's Statement: "A Survival Threatening Situation" for Japan. Reckless Revival of Historic Rhetoric. From the Anglo-Japanese Alliance to AUKUS. globalresearch.ca The recent comments by Japan's relatively new Prime Minister Takaichi in parliament regarding Taiwan have provoked a significant and immediate reaction from China. | The prime minister stated that certain actions, particularly those involving warships and military force, could constitute a …
(2025-12-16). Messi's Visit Marred: SIT Recommended for Salt Lake Stadium Vandalism Probe. devdiscourse.com An inquiry committee investigating vandalism during an event at Salt Lake Stadium featuring Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi has proposed the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT). The committee, led by Justice (Retd) Asim Kumar Roy, submitted its initial findings within three days.
(2025-12-16). The Earth Is Sick: How Modern Technology Is Devastating the Earth. muslimskeptic.com Technological advancement is hailed as the indisputable method of progressing mankind into a utopian future. In fact, one of the main goals of inventing new technologies is to solve existing problems, with the implied claim that at the epoch of technological advancement, all problems in existence will have been solved. However, this pro-technology notion ignores …
(2025-12-16). Moscow Puzzled Over Berlin Agreements. devdiscourse.com Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated that Moscow currently does not comprehend the agreements concluded between the United States, Ukraine, and the European Union in recent discussions held in Berlin, as reported by Russian news agencies on Tuesday.
(2025-12-16). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-16). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-16). Life at the U.S.—Mexico border under the Trump administration. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-16). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-16). When Scripture Enters the Courtroom: Manusmriti, Criminal Justice and India's Constitutional Crisis. ummid.com India's constitutional framework rests on a foundational premise: Criminal Justice must be governed by enacted law and constitutional values, not by religious scripture or moral theology.
(2025-12-16). Iran-Belarus ties expanding across political, economic fields. en.mehrnews.com MINSK, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said relations between Iran and Belarus are steadily expanding in political, economic, and cultural domains, citing shared international positions and untapped cooperation potential.
(2025-12-16). Asia Markets Slide as Investor Caution Grows Ahead of U.S. Data. devdiscourse.com Stocks in China and Hong Kong continued to decline on Tuesday, affecting Asian markets as a whole, as investors grew wary ahead of significant U.S. data releases. The Shanghai Composite Index dipped 1.1% by market close.
(2025-12-16). XI International Conference "Educational Migration to Russia in the Context of Global Trends" russiancouncil.ru On December 11, 2025, RIAC in cooperation with RANEPA held the XI International Conference "Educational Migration to Russia in the Context of Global Trends"
(2025-12-16). 3 Iranian police officers killed in clashes with gunmen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Three Iranian law enforcement officers and one civilian were martyred during an armed confrontation at a security checkpoint in Fahraj County, southeastern Iran, local authorities announced.
(2025-12-16). Lodha Developers and MRG Group Join Forces for Gurugram Real Estate Boom. devdiscourse.com Lodha Developers Ltd has announced a collaboration with MRG Group to introduce two ambitious real estate projects in Gurugram, with a projected revenue surpassing Rs 3,600 crore.
(2025-12-16). US suspends technology deal with Britain. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The United States has suspended a technology deal it struck with Britain earlier this year, which was intended to boost ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and civil nuclear energy.
(2025-12-16). CLAT 2026 Answer Key Released, Raise Objections Before Dec 12. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities released today on the official Answer Key (Provisional), along with Question Papers, of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-16). Cuba condemns terrorist attack in Australia. radiohc.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, condemned today the terrorist attack perpetrated this Sunday during a Jewish celebration in Sydney, Australia, with a preliminary death toll of 15 and more than 40 wounded. | Through the social network X, the Head of State conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of that nation in Oceania. | "Cuba, which has long been a victim of terrorism, rejects all manifestations of this grave scourge," Díaz-Canel wrote in his message. | "We condemn the terrorist attack against a Jew…
(2025-12-16). Lukashenko asked whether Belarus is ready to shelter Maduro. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Maduro has never been our enemy or adversary. Never. If he wanted to come to Belarus, our doors are always open for him. But frankly speaking, we've never talked about it. Maduro is not the kind of man to leave everything and flee."
(2025-12-16). The country's biggest magnesium producer went bankrupt. Who's going to clean up the $100M mess? grist.org 
Bill Johnson has witnessed the extent of US Magnesium's pollution up close. | He's seen the wastewater pond that was so acidic it bubbled like a cauldron. He noted where the corrosive liquid had eaten through the soil beneath, and where it burned through earthen barriers and spilled into the neighboring public lands near Utah's Great Salt Lake. | When staff at the company's facility gave him a safety lecture, Johnson said he was told to remove any corrective lenses. "The chlorine emissions" from the nearby plant, he explained in an interview — "if the wind direction changes and brings that down to ground…
(2025-12-16). Pushing Muslim Political Consciousness Back to Pre-Partition Mindset. ummid.com The Indian Muslims are currently not just back to square one — they are, in truth, below zero, because whatever political capital the community had before the Partition has eroded further.
(2025-12-16). Europe's hostile actions against Iran 'stain' on diplomacy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has criticized Europe's conduct on Iran's nuclear issue, describing its actions as deceptive and a stain on European diplomacy.
(2025-12-16). President calls on South Africans to deepen reconciliation for future generations. sanews.gov.za President calls on South Africans to deepen reconciliation for future generations | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to reaffirm their commitment to reconciliation, unity and nation-building, saying the country's democratic foundation was built on choosing healing over vengeance. | Delivering the keynote address at the national commemoration of the Day of Reconciliation at the Ncome Museum in Nquthu on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said the 16th of December remains a powerful moment for the nation to confront its painful past honestly while committing to a shared and peaceful future. | "This…
(2025-12-16). Inside Chicago's Neighborhood ICE Resistance. portside.org Inside Chicago's Neighborhood ICE Resistance |
(2025-12-16). How Corporate Platforms Are Suppressing Artists Who Dissent. popularresistance.org David Rovics is an activist musician who composes songs that educate about historical events, provide political analysis about current events, and raise up people from social movements. His solidarity with Palestinian liberation is deep, spanning his entire musical career. Recently, his entire 50-album catalog on YouTube Music was deleted. Clearing the FOG speaks with Rovics about the retaliation he has faced, some of his recent songs, how platforms like Spotify and YouTube are impacting the music industry, his artificial intelligence band, Ai Tsuno, and calls to boycott Spotify.
(2025-12-16). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-16). ISIL claims responsibility for deadly attack in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack targeting forces affiliated with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani on the outskirts of Idlib, northwestern Syria, according to regional media reports.
(2025-12-16). Iran's FM Araghchi arrives in Moscow for high-profile talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Moscow on Tuesday in continuation of a series of intensive regional and international consultations to hold talks with his Russian counterpart and other officials.
(2025-12-16). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm Silwad town, northeast of Ramallah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-16). Israeli gunboat opens fire towards Naqoura coast, drops flare bomb in the area. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-16). Del mercado ilegal al mercado oficial: El reto cambiario de Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El debate sobre el mercado cambiario en Cuba continúa en Cuadrando la Caja con un análisis detallado de los mecanismos de especulación, el papel de actores ilegales y las consecuencias económicas y sociales del mercado informal de divisas. Expertos del ámbito económico y de la seguridad explican cómo estas prácticas afectan las remesas, los precios y la política monetaria, y qué condiciones se requieren para avanzar hacia un mercado cambiario institucional.
(2025-12-16). Directivos del ICS intercambiaron con expertos brasileños. radiohc.cu Directivos del Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social de Cuba (ICS) intercambiaron este lunes con una delegación de expertos de la Contraloría General de la Unión de Brasil (CGU). | Onelio Castillo Corderí, vicepresidente primero del organismo cubano, encabezó el encuentro en el que los brasileños se interesaron por el proceso de elaboración, consulta e implementación de la Ley 162 ´De Comunicación Social ª y sus reglamentos, y por la labor del Instituto en la gestión estratégica e integrada de la comunicación. | Los visitantes conocieron experiencias, buenas prácticas y desafíos vinculados al…
(2025-12-16). Serie beisbolera cubana al rojo vivo en la antesala de la postemporada. cubadebate.cu Los focos mediáticos se centran en el paso firme de los vigentes campeones Leñadores de Las Tunas, líderes del torneo, y de los Cocodrilos de Matanzas, segundos a solo juego y medio de diferencia.
(2025-12-16). Continúa el proceso de arranque de la Unidad 4 de la CTE Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. cubadebate.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Carlos Manuel de Céspedes continúa en proceso de arranque, como parte de las acciones previstas para su próxima incorporación al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN).
(2025-12-16). Volkswagen cierra por primera vez en su historia una planta de producción en Alemania. cubadebate.cu La automotriz alemana Volkswagen dejará de fabricar vehículos en su planta de Dresde a partir del próximo martes 16/12, una decisión que marca un hecho inédito en sus 88 años de historia. Será la primera vez que el grupo cierre una línea de producción en Alemania.
(2025-12-16). Trabajadores del Louvre se declaran en huelga. cubadebate.cu El Museo del Louvre cerró sus puertas este lunes 15 de diciembre, lo que deja a miles de visitantes decepcionados. La medida llega en protesta a las condiciones laborales en el monumento parisino, dos meses después de un impactante robo.
(2025-12-16). Uneac felicita a maestro Manuel Mendive en su 80 cumpleaños. cubadebate.cu La Unión de Escritores y Artistas de Cuba (Uneac) felicitó hoy desde sus perfil en Facebook al maestro de las artes plásticas Manuel Mendive Hoyos, en ocasión de su cumpleaños número 80, y resaltó su aporte a la cultura nacional y latinoamericana. Su obra, marcada por la impronta del panteón yoruba y la exploración de la identidad cultural cubana, ha sido exhibida en países como Hungría, Polonia, Angola, Rusia y Congo.
(2025-12-16). Empresa vietnamita invierte en cultivos de ciclo corto en Cuba. cubadebate.cu Empresa vietnamita invertirá más de 50 millones de dólares en un ambicioso proyecto agrícola en Cuba para desarrollar la cadena de valor del marañón y otros cultivos de ciclo corto en la provincia de Artemisa, consolidando la cooperación estratégica entre ambos países.
(2025-12-16). Continúa el proceso de arranque de la Unidad 4 de la CTE Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. cubadebate.cu La Unidad No. 4 de la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Carlos Manuel de Céspedes continúa en proceso de arranque, como parte de las acciones previstas para su próxima incorporación al Sistema Electroenergético Nacional (SEN).
(2025-12-16). Gobierno de Cuba condena ataque terrorista contra celebración judía en Australia. radiohc.cu
(2025-12-16). 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.
(2025-12-15). Trump Blames The Victims After Rob Reiner, Wife Are Killed. newsone.com 
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty | At this point, you only have yourself to blame if you're waiting for the President of the United States to do anything remotely presidential. Currently, he's running plays from the junior varsity "Mein Kampf" playbook in his attack on immigrants. The East Wing of the White House looks like Afghanistan, and we can't unsee the images that have been slowly leaked showing Trump and Epstein kicking it like Laverene and Shirley. | But one would think that the horrific deaths of beloved actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reine,r would be a time for the president…
(2025-12-15). Afrodescendants: Casting Off Illusions, Preparing For Struggle. popularresistance.org The Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network (ROA) and the Regional Articulation of Afrodescendants of Latin America and the Caribbean (ARAAC), Afrodescendant organizations born from anti-imperialist social change processes and anti-neocolonial struggles at the dawn of the twenty-first century, carry the dignity and sovereignty that our African Ancestors entrusted to us as a living imprint of the self-determination of peoples. | Latin America and the Caribbean have suffered, throughout the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries, invasions, territorial dispossession, and targeted assassinations of Latin Am…
(2025-12-15). President Nicolás Maduro Opens 25th ALBA-TCP Summit (+Cuba Petrocaribe). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro inaugurated Sunday the 25th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) from the Battle of Boyacá Hall at Miraflores Palace, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc by commanders Hugo Chávez and Fidel Castro. | President Maduro welcomed the presidents, prime ministers and delegates from Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada and Saint Lucia. | In his opening remarks, the head of stat…
(2025-12-15). House To Vote This Week on Bill To Block Trump From Launching a War With Venezuela. news.antiwar.com The House is expected to vote on Thursday on a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from launching an attack on Venezuela amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and threats of a regime change war to oust Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Contact your House Representative and tell them to …
(2025-12-15). President Nicolás Maduro Opens 25th ALBA-TCP Summit (+Cuba Petrocaribe). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro inaugurated Sunday the 25th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) from the Battle of Boyacá Hall at Miraflores Palace, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc by commanders Hugo Chávez and Fidel Castro. | President Maduro welcomed the presidents, prime ministers and delegates from Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada and Saint Lucia. | In his opening remarks, the head of stat…
(2025-12-15). Israele risolverà la questione della sicurezza petrolifera con un cambio di regime in Venezuela? strategic-culture.su àà difficile prevedere cosa farà Trump, dopotutto sta assumendo una posizione strategica che suggerisce diversi esiti reciprocamente esclusivi. | Segue nostro Che gli Stati Uniti decidano o meno di lanciare attacchi contro il Venezuela, perseguire un cambio di regime, continuare gli attacchi contro le imbarcazioni che contrabbandano droga o raggiungere un compromesso con il presidente venezuelano Maduro, la questione merita giusta…
(2025-12-15). Wholesale sugar prices drop sharply in Karachi, Punjab. tribune.com.pk 
Wholesale sugar prices show a clear downward trend nationwide following strict government measures to curb hoarding, speculation and artificial price hikes. The impact is most evident in major markets, particularly Karachi and Punjab, where prices have recorded a significant drop. | In Karachi, sugar prices have fallen sharply, with rates dropping from Rs200 per kilogram to Rs150 per kilogram. Market sources say the wholesale price has declined further to Rs146 per kilogram, reflecting improved supply and tighter market regulation. | Similar relief has been seen in Punjab, where the wholesale price of sugar ha…
(2025-12-15). Ryzhenkov praises Minsk-Tehran cooperation on international platforms. eng.belta.by Minsk and Tehran are successfully cooperating on international platforms, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov told journalists following his meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Minsk on 15 December.
(2025-12-15). Hamedani women participate in Italy's Artigiano exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group of female Iranian crafters from Hamedan province recently showcased their skills at Artigiano in Fiera, held in Milan from December 6 to 14.
(2025-12-15). Oil Ministry targets completion of over 1,000 km of gas pipelines by late Mar. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Oil Ministry aims to complete and bring into operation more than 1,000 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2026), Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said, underscoring efforts to strengthen energy security during periods of peak demand.
(2025-12-15). Brown Student Who Survived Second School Shooting Speaks Out. truthout.org A deadly mass shooting at Brown University left two students dead and nine others injured on Saturday. One student, Mia Tretta, had survived a shooting in 2019 when she was shot in the stomach as a high school student. Her best friend was killed in the shooting, and she had selected Brown University for Rhode Island's strong gun control laws. Now she has survived yet another school shooting. |
(2025-12-15). Iranian artists showcase traditional arts in India exhibitions. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranian artists are presenting traditional arts at a series of exhibitions in India under a cultural memorandum of understanding between Shiraz's Setaiesh art house and the Jaipur Art Summit institute.
(2025-12-15). FBI arrests 4 plotting New Year's Eve bombings in LA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested four members of a group who were allegedly planning coordinated bombings in Los Angeles on New Year's Eve.
(2025-12-15). Everything We Know About Candace Owens And Erika Kirk's Meeting. newsone.com 
Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, and right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, are scheduled to meet for a "private, in-person discussion" on Monday, Dec. 15, to address misinformation surrounding Kirk's death, according to a statement Erika shared on social media Sunday. The meeting follows weeks of public tension after Owens, a former Turning …
(2025-12-15). African players in Europe: Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool. | Salah came off the bench midway through the first half and set up the second goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Brighton at the weekend. | After the match, manager Arne Slot said there was "no issue to resolve" with his star forward, but speculation continues to rumble over the Egyptian's future after his outburst last weekend. | AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues: | ENGLAND | MOHAMED SALAH (Liverpool) | The 33-year-old came…
(2025-12-15). Milwaukee: Rally Press Conference Demand: Drop the Charges Against Judge Hannah Dugan! ICE Out of Our Communities! wibailoutpeople.org 
December 15, 2025 Joe Brusky and Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association ICE out of our courts and communities! A coalition of labor, immigrant rights, and faith organizations gathered this morning in support of Judge Hannnah Dugan. Her trial, which is this week, is a blatant attack on immigrant rights and an independent judiciary and is only …
(2025-12-15). First They Came for the Tourists. counterpunch.org 
"In order to comply with the January 2025 Executive Order 14161 (Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats)," US Customs and Border Protection informed the public in a December 10 Federal Register entry, "CBP is adding social media as a mandatory data element for an ESTA application."
(2025-12-15). Gold records fresh gains as prices climb locally, internationally. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices recorded another sharp increase in both global and local markets on Monday. | In the international bullion market, the price of gold rose by $26 per ounce to reach $4,325. | In local sarafa markets, the price of 24-carat gold per tola increased by Rs2,600 to Rs454,862, while the price of 10 grams rose by Rs2,229 to Rs389,970. | Silver prices also moved higher, with per tola silver gaining Rs68 to reach Rs6,532, while the price of 10 grams increased by Rs59 to Rs5,600. | Spot gold rose 1% to $4,343.96 an ounce by 0949 GMT. Bullion hit its highest since October 21 on Friday. | US gold futures gained…
(2025-12-15). Presidency confirms final Madlanga Commission report will be made public. sanews.gov.za Presidency confirms final Madlanga Commission report will be made public | Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has assured the public that the final report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will be made public. | This comes after revelations that the Commission's interim report will be submitted to the President on Wednesday and will not be released publicly. | "The final report will be made available to the public. The Commission will advise the President on areas that are of national security sensitivity and how those areas will need to be managed. The report is incomplete and the President needs tim…
(2025-12-15). Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects | Police in the Northern Cape have nabbed 360 suspects in connection with various crimes. | The arrests were made during the intelligence-driven 'Safer Festive Season' campaign under Operation Shanela II. | "During the operations, SAPS members confiscated alcoholic beverages, ammunition, cash suspected to be the proceeds of crime, dangerous weapons, diamonds, drugs and a firearm," the police said in a statement. | These weekly high-density, multi-disciplinary operations were conducted from 8 -14 December across all five districts of the Northern Cape. | "As part of the…
(2025-12-15). Iran's women bikers take the road despite legal, social obstacles. geo.tv 
Instructor Maryam Ghelich gives women students a lesson in riding motorbikes at a training centre in northern Tehran. — AFPWhen she first started learning to ride a motorbike, Iranian Maryam Ghelich, now an instructor, would drive through Tehran's empty streets at night to avoid…
(2025-12-15). Action strategy to fast-track children's rights and development. sanews.gov.za Action strategy to fast-track children's rights and development | Government's newly approved national strategy aimed at accelerating action for children is one tool aimed at improving the circumstances of the country's most vulnerable. | In his address to the nation through the weekly newsletter on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that despite the gains made since the advent of democracy, nearly half of South Africa's children still live in poverty and face high levels of abuse, neglect and poor health outcomes. | Earlier this month, Cabinet approved the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Childre…
(2025-12-15). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-15). Trump Administration Denies Bombing of 21 Boats in Caribbean Amounts to Murder, But Facts Are Facts. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Dec 4, 2025 | The Washington Post has reported that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave the order to not only blow up a boat in the Caribbean back on September 2, but to kill all the men in them. Hegseth at first refrained from publicly denying the statement, though the Trump administration did. The New York Times is reporting that the boat on September 2 was struck at least twice. Military norms prohibit a second strike on a vessel that has been neutralized or shipwrecked and no longer represents a military threat. That's because once the military objective is achieved, a second strike mea…
(2025-12-15). Far-right Kast secures victory in Chilean presidential election. tehrantimes.com Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration, and crime, the BBC reported Monday.
(2025-12-15). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-15). Non-oil goods worth over $4b exported from Khuzestan in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, 13.7 million tons of non-oil commodities valued at $4.141 billion were exported from Khuzestan province, in the southwest Iran, during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Novemebr 21).
(2025-12-15). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-15). Who is shooter Naveed Akram? Mother reveals details. geo.tv 
Alleged Bondi Beach shooter Naveed Akram Can be seen in this undated image. — Facebook
(2025-12-15). Inter edge Genoa to claim Serie A top spot. tribune.com.pk 
Inter Milan moved to the top of Serie A on Sunday with a 2-1 victory at Genoa thanks to first-half goals from Yann Bisseck and Lautaro Martinez. | The result put Inter on 33 points, one ahead of city rivals AC Milan and two ahead of Napoli in third. Genoa are 16th with 14 points. | The match was preceded by unrest outside the stadium as supporters of both teams clashed, with several vehicles set on fire before police restored order. The incident did not delay kickoff. | Inter came into the match in a strong position after Milan were held to a draw against Sassuolo and Napoli lost at Udinese earlier on Sunday.
(2025-12-15). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-15). From Nowruz to Anime: A cultural talk with Japan's ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — In an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency, Japan's ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, elaborated on the shared cultural ties between Tehran and Tokyo, as well as his experience during his time in Iran.
(2025-12-15). Trump has created speech and thought crimes with NSPM-7 and Pam Bondi is ready to prosecute. nationofchange.org How NSPM-7 and a DOJ directive lay the groundwork for criminalizing dissent and protected speech…
(2025-12-15). Father-son duo behind Sydney shooting that killed 15 civilians, police say. tribune.com.pk 
Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it mourns victims of Sunday's mass shooting in which police accused a father-and-son duo of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach. | The incident has raised questions about whether Australia's gun laws, among the toughest in the world, need an overhaul, with police saying the older suspect had held a firearms license since 2015, along with six registered weapons. | Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his cabinet agreed to strengthen gun laws and work on a national firearms register to tackle aspects such as the number of weapons permit…
(2025-12-15). Pakistan's future lies in partnerships, not aid: finance minister. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan's future lies not in aid but in partnerships based on trade and investment. Foreign direct investment in productive sectors would not only boost GDP but also create employment opportunities and generate shared economic benefits for Pakistan and its partners. | Speaking in an interview with CNN Business Arabia, the minister said that over the past 18 months, Pakistan has implemented a comprehensive economic stabilisation programme, which has delivered positive and measurable results. | He said inflation, which had peaked at 38%, has now fallen to sin…
(2025-12-15). Erdoƒüan in Turkmenistan; Developments in the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process; Foreign Minister's remarks. uwidata.com Last week in Türkiye, President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan's visit to Turkmenistan, new developments in the "Terror-Free Türkiye" process, and statements by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on international issues with a particular focus on Palestine, made up the top topics. Erdoƒüan in Turkmenistan President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan attended the "International Forum of Peace and Trust", organized …
(2025-12-15). What your cheap clothes cost the planet. grist.org 
The Atacama desert in Chile is one of the most beautiful and forbidding places on Earth, so dry that it's sometimes used by scientists to test run Mars missions. Most years the area sees less than half a centimeter of rain, but this past September unusually heavy precipitation brought forth a desert bloom, blanketing the ground with delicate purple flowers that disappeared as quickly as they'd appeared. | It was a rare treat for locals used to grimmer ornamentation: Since 2001, colorful mountains of used clothing have been the main feature growing across the Atacama. By the time the largest mound was set on fi…
(2025-12-15). Iran appoints Alireza Elhami as Army Air Defense Force Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Brigadier General Alireza Elhami has been appointed as the new commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Force.
(2025-12-15). Grossi says IAEA resumed inspections in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi claims that inspections in Iran have resumed.
(2025-12-15). 5 Years After Casey Goodson's Death in Ohio, His Family Faces a New Legal Hurdle. capitalbnews.org 
This month, an Ohio family will gather for their fifth holiday season without Casey Goodson. The 23-year-old was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy while trying to enter his home on Dec. 4, 2020, in Columbus in Franklin County. He was holding keys to the front door in one hand and a bag of Subway …
(2025-12-15). ICICI Prudential AMC IPO fully subscribed on Day 2. devdiscourse.com The initial public offering (IPO) of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, an arm of the ICICI Bank, got fully subscribed on the second day of share sale on Monday.
(2025-12-15). Report: Proposed EPA cuts further imperil environmental protections in cash-strapped states. nationofchange.org As Trump pushes to slash the EPA's budget to its lowest level in four decades, 15 years of state-level cuts have already hollowed out environmental enforcement across the country.
(2025-12-15). Europe Needs an Ally Against Russia and Trump: China. counterpunch.org It's clear to all but the determinedly ignorant that Europe and the United States under Donald Trump are no longer allies. Trump is prepared to go to war to extend his racist vision of the world. Trump is not using euphemisms or code words; he wants white power and as long as European countries are
(2025-12-15). Australia horror: Albanese gives details of father-son terror duo behind Bondi beach terror attack. hindustantimes.com Police have identified the Bondi Beach attackers as 50‚Äëyear‚Äëold fruit shop owner Sajid Akram, who was killed at the scene, and his 24‚Äëyear‚Äëold son, Naveed Akram, who remains in hospital in critical condition under guard. Authorities say the pair, who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and had previously drawn intelligence scrutiny, used Sajid's legally owned firearms in the Hanukkah‚Äënight massacre and had an Islamic State flag and explosives in their car, prompting plans to tighten Australia's gun laws.
(2025-12-15). IAEA has no right to ask for inspections of attacked sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran's nuclear chief has criticized the IAEA's call for renewed inspections of attacked nuclear sites, insisting that the Agency lacks clear protocols to inspect sites that have been attacked by the Israeli regime and the US.
(2025-12-15). Belarus hosts over 214,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025. eng.belta.by A total of 1,246,048 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 April 2022 (Belarus waived visa requirements for citizens of Lithuania and Latvia and individuals holding non-citizen status in Latvia on 15 April 2022; and for citizens of Poland on 1 July 2022).
(2025-12-15). China Launches Satellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal in Fresh Commercial Space Mission. infobrics.org China launched the Kinetica-1, also known as the Lijian-1 Y11 carrier rocket with nine satellites onboard, including three international payloads for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal…
(2025-12-15). VIDEO: FM Araghchi lays wreath at Victory Monument in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi paid tribute to those killed in World War II by laying a wreath of flower at the Victory Monument in Minsk.
(2025-12-15). Two suspected blue light robbers shot and killed. sanews.gov.za Two suspected blue light robbers shot and killed | Two suspected blue light robbers were shot and killed on Sunday following a shootout with the police in Parys, Free State. | It is reported that a team of various police units in Gauteng, including Tactical Response Team, Traffic Airwing, Detectives Tracking Team, Head Office Counter Intelligence and private security companies operationalised intelligence information about a VW Golf 7 vehicle involved in blue light robberies. | The team strategically placed themselves and the vehicle was spotted driving on the R59 road fitted with blue lights. | As police attem…
(2025-12-15). Louvre shuts to visitors as staff strike over working conditions. tribune.com.pk 
The Louvre closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday due to a strike over working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a major robbery. | Employees assembled outside the state-run museum's glass pyramid, blocking the main entrance and holding up banners. | "Due to a strike, the museum won't be able to open today," read a notice for visitors posted outside, leading to celebrations from dozens of trade union members nearby. | "We won! We won!" they shouted in celebration. | The strike had broad support among staff, unions claimed, above all from reception and security staff,…
(2025-12-15). Gina Mauro Offers Ear Seeds. mediasanctuary.org Ear seeds are tiny pellets used to stimulate pressure points within your ear. Gina Mauro offers this healing therapy at People's Health Sanctuary Healing Days, and she spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about this community healing method.
(2025-12-15). ICE Protest at Home Depot at Crossgates Commons. mediasanctuary.org On Saturday, December 13, local immigrant rights advocates joined in a national day of protest against ICE and Home Depot with a rally and clothing drive at Crossgates Common. The activists demanded that the company take immediate action to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in and around its stores nationwide. Across the country, Home Depot locations have become flashpoints in a growing human rights crisis. Immigration raids at and around stores have led to chaotic, violent, and frightening encounters—not only for immigrant workers and day laborers, but also for customers and surr…
(2025-12-15). Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalised twice after 'violent arrest', say family. devdiscourse.com Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was taken to the hospital emergency room twice after suffering blows from security forces who arrested her on December 12, her family told the Narges Foundation on Monday. The human rights activist won the award whilst in prison in 2023, following her three-decade campaign for women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran.
(2025-12-15). Global tourist arrivals rise 5% in first nine months of 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals rose 5% in the first nine months of 2025 from a year earlier, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by UN Tourism.
(2025-12-15). Trump Administration Denies That Bombing of 21 Boats in Caribbean Amounts to Murder, But Facts Are Facts. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Dec 4, 2025 | The Washington Post has reported that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave the order to not only blow up a boat in the Caribbean back on September 2, but to kill all the men in them. Hegseth at first refrained from publicly denying the statement, though the Trump administration did. The New York Times is reporting that the boat on September 2 was struck at least twice. Military norms prohibit a second strike on a vessel that has been neutralized or shipwrecked and no longer represents a military threat. That's because once the military objective is achieved, a second strike mea…
(2025-12-15). Estonia bans pro-peace political party. infobrics.org Dictatorial measures are worsening in the Baltics.
(2025-12-15). Australia terror attack: How Bondi Beach horror exposes myth of 'tough' gun laws & what next. hindustantimes.com Over 15 killed and more than 40 injured at a Hanukkah gathering in Bondi Beach have shaken faith in Australia's famously strict gun laws. This HT In‚ÄëDepth episode with Aayesha Varma breaks down the attack, the 1996 Port Arthur reforms, rising firearm numbers, and whether Anthony Albanese's government will tighten controls again.
(2025-12-15). Trump Suggests Rob Reiner Deserved to Be Killed Because of His Liberal Views. truthout.org President Donald Trump sparked disbelief and outrage on Monday when he appeared to revel in the tragic killing of Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, blaming their deaths on the fact that the iconic director was critical of his presidency. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the couple's deaths were "very sad," but went on to say that Reiner was "tortured and struggling" and… |
(2025-12-15). Major cities heighten security around Hanukkah events after Sydney shooting. geo.tv 
Police officers gather at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025.— Reuters
(2025-12-15). Iran, Belarus stress boosting security cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Iranian Foreign Minister and the Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and the importance of strengthening cooperation in various fields, including security area.
(2025-12-15). Iran proposes BRICS laboratory network to cut research costs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran has proposed the establishment of a shared laboratory network among BRICS member states to promote scientific cooperation, reduce technological gaps, and lower research costs, VP Afshin told Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-15). Iran, Pakistan push for joint trade committee, $10b trade target. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Pakistani business representatives agreed to pursue the creation of a joint trade committee and work towards boosting bilateral trade to $10 billion, during a meeting in Karachi aimed at strengthening private-sector cooperation and facilitating cross-border commerce.
(2025-12-15). Democracy Now! 2025-12-15 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 15, 2025; Antony Loewenstein on the Hanukkah Massacre in Sydney & the Muslim Food Vendor Who Saved Lives; Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi Arrested Again in Iran; Meet Mia Tretta: Shot 6 Years Ago, Brown Student Speaks Out After Surviving 2nd School Shooting | Headlines for December 15, 2025; Antony Loewenstein on the Hanukkah Massacre in Sydney & the Muslim Food Vendor Who Saved Lives; Nobel Peace Laureate Narges Mohammadi Arrested Again in Iran; Meet Mia Tretta: Shot 6 Years Ago, Brown Student Speaks Out After Surviving 2nd School Shooting…
(2025-12-15). Amorim accepts criticism from ex-players. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim accepted the criticism being aimed his way by the Premier League club's former players but stressed that his side was being judged without "all the information". | United are eighth in the league table and have just two wins in their last six games, with former midfielder Paul Scholes saying last week that Amorim was not the right man to lead the club because he did not understand it. | Asked about the comments, Amorim told reporters: "No, it's not winning — not winning is the issue. | "If I'm winning I can go to the games on a horse, arrive there, play with just two…
(2025-12-15). Threads of memory. How Negliubka textile tradition captivated the world… and UNESCO. eng.belta.by Negliubka traditional rushnyks (towels) have gained particular fame, distinguished by their complex polychromatic palette (featuring up to 25 shades) and rich ornamental heritage, which includes over 120 patterns, some of which have a thousand-year tradition.
(2025-12-15). The quiet architecture: Cooperation without constraints. strategic-culture.su By Ramachandra BYRAPPA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Between New Delhi and Moscow, a profound power shift is emerging—gui…
(2025-12-15). Iran-South Korea Chamber of Commerce members meet South Korean ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a meeting between the members of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce and the South Korean ambassador in Tehran, the sides reviewed the latest status of bilateral relations between Iran and South Korea, and emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation in economic and cultural fields, the chamber reported.
(2025-12-15). Miliband Isolated as EU Prepares to Reverse Petrol Car Ban. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has been left isolated over his Net Zero policies after the European Union dropped "indefinitely" a flagship pledge to ban sales of new petrol cars.
(2025-12-15). An Insider Critique of the Imperial Theory Industry. counterpunch.org 
Interview with Gabriel Rockhill, author of Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism? Gabriel Rockhill is Professor of Philosophy at Villanova University. He earned PhDs at both Paris 8 University and Emory University in Atlanta. An accomplished scholar, he has published works for many outlets, both in the United States and in France. He is
(2025-12-15). Schemes of Bankruptcy: The United Nations, Funding Dues and Human Rights. counterpunch.org 
The United Nations, in turning 80, has been berated, dismissed and libelled. In September, US President Donald Trump took a hearty swipe at the body's alleged impotence. "What is the purpose of the United Nations?" he posed to gathered world leaders. All it seemed to do was "write a really strongly worded letter and then never follow that letter up.
(2025-12-15). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-15). ILPS-US Week of Action Dec 10-18, 2025 Defend Migrants! Defend the Working Class! wibailoutpeople.org 
Since the rise to power of the Trump 2.0 regime, the fascist attacks on migrants and working people, people's organizers, and the working class have continually escalated. Trump's fascist agenda is attacking the people in the interest of the most reactionary faction of the ruling class. Two key vehicles by which the agenda is carried …
(2025-12-15). How to Navigate Politically-Charged Conversations This Holiday Season. aclu.org The holidays often bring together people who care about one another, but don't see the world the same way. In a year marked by deep political turmoil, real threats to constitutional rights, and widespread confusion about what's actually happening, it can feel daunting to navigate conversations at dinner tables, happy hours, work holiday parties and more. | There is no right or wrong way to fight for our rights, our communities and our nation. | The
(2025-12-15). Belarus, Iran reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation. eng.belta.by State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Minsk…
(2025-12-15). Defected Labour councillor will now stand as Green Party mayor candidate in Lewisham. thecanary.co 
Lewisham Labour politicians prioritising careers over the needs of the borough have had disastrous results, argues the Green Party's new mayoral candidate, councillor Liam Shrivastava. Liam Shrivastava: standing for the Green Party Shrivastava, a former Labour councillor who defected to the Greens in June, vowed to end the party's dominance in Lewisham after being selected […] | By
(2025-12-15). NHS doctor uses Streeting's own words from 2023 to destroy Labour over the strikes. thecanary.co NHS GP Neena Jha has taken apart Wes Streeting with his own words from 2023 over an upcoming resident doctors strike. It's yet another indication that Tory and Labour politicians merely cosplay as caring opposition until they themselves enter government. Then, they backtrack and carry on the same neoliberal agenda they previously criticised. Streeting caught […] | By
(2025-12-15). The Kate Mullany House history with Paul F. Cole. mediasanctuary.org Here I speak with Paul F. Cole, executive director of Kate Mullany National Historic Site, to speak about the Kate Mullany House and discuss Kate Mullany herself to find out more about this icon of women's and labor history. Story by Sean Bernyk | Artwork Attribution: | By English Wikipedia user Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0,
(2025-12-15). Claude's Challenge: Are We Ready for an AI That Thinks Ethically? fairobserver.com Dialogue with a chatbot invites us to discover but also to collaboratively formulate new and often useful insights about issues in the world. The constructive practice of dialogue with AI can powerfully expand our understanding. When practiced seriously, it engages our curiosity, stimulates our perception, broadens our frame of reference and enriches our vision of…
(2025-12-15). Russia to Export Over 100 Million Tons of Coal to China. infobrics.org "Russia is one of the world's leading coal producers and suppliers, and China is the largest consumer. In this context, we see prospects for increasing supplies of coal and its processed products to the Asian country," Novak affirmed…
(2025-12-15). Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil. devdiscourse.com The Kerala High Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a case relating to the alleged rape of a woman and forcing her to abort pregnancy.
(2025-12-15). Words across worlds: Moharaj Sharma on language, culture, and belonging in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
Sharma is a poet, journalist, and documentarian amplifying Nepali literature and diaspora voicesOriginally published on Moharaj Sharma anchoring the news program on AP1 HD TV. Image provided by Moharaj Sharma. | Poet, journalist, and documentary maker
(2025-12-15). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "I much prefer the sharpest criticism of a single intelligent man to the thoughtless approval of the masses."— Johannes Kepler…
(2025-12-15). Iran will 'resolutely support' Lebanon's Hezbollah. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-15). Hallan al menos seis cuerpos entre los restos de avioneta estrellada en Tecoluca, México. cubadebate.cu Equipos de rescate trabajan entre los restos calcinados de una avioneta que se estrelló este lunes en un almacén de Tecoluca, en el Estado de México, con diez personas a bordo. Autoridades confirmaron que a simple vista se pueden observar al menos seis cadáveres en el lugar del impacto. La aeronave realizaba un servicio de taxi aéreo entre Acapulco y la ciudad de Toluca.
(2025-12-15). Nueva vacuna aprobada contra el dengue reduce riesgo de formas graves y complicaciones en Brasil. cubadebate.cu La vacuna contra el dengue desarrollada por el laboratorio público brasileño Instituto Butantan es capaz de frenar la replicación del virus cuando la infección ocurre en personas vacunadas, los llamados casos de escape vacunal, lo cual reduce el riesgo de complicaciones, informó este lunes la estatal Fundación de Apoyo a la Investigación del estado de Sao Paulo (Fapesp).
(2025-12-15). Honduras: Consejero Electoral Marlon Ochoa denuncia opacidad y pide claridad en el recuento electoral. cubadebate.cu El proceso electoral en Honduras enfrenta una grave crisis de credibilidad debido a las serias inconsistencias detectadas en el escrutinio de votos. Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), levantó una voz de alarma, denunciando que existe una intención de limitar la revisión de las actas presidenciales.
(2025-12-15). Rodrygo scrapes Real Madrid win at Alaves. tribune.com.pk 
Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo struck goals to earn Real Madrid a tense 2-1 win at Alaves in La Liga on Sunday to potentially keep coach Xabi Alonso in his job. | Second-placed Madrid trimmed league leaders Barcelona's advantage back to four points and recorded only their third victory in the last nine games across all competitions. | After a home defeat by Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, Spanish media reported that anything but a victory would cost Alonso his position. | After Mbappe's superb opener, Carlos Vicente pulled Alaves level in the second half, but Rodrygo secured the visitors a muc…
(2025-12-15). Palestinians in Gaza fear rain as war-damaged buildings collapse. aljazeera.com Storms in Gaza have caused war-damaged buildings to collapse, killing civilians and leaving many Palestinians afraid.
(2025-12-15). Gaza authorities struggle to recover bodies from rubble amid winter storms. aljazeera.com Despite obstacles, Civil Defence teams retrieve 20 bodies of Palestinians from under collapsed buildings.
(2025-12-15). Why are Gaza's war-damaged homes collapsing in winter? aljazeera.com Gaza's residents face deadly winter storms as weakened, bombed-out homes collapse.
(2025-12-15). England's resident doctors to strike for five days. aljazeera.com Physicians are seeking a return of salaries to their 2008-2009 levels before they were eroded by inflation.
(2025-12-15). Who is Jose Antonio Kast, Chile's newly elected far-right leader? aljazeera.com The president-elect has vowed to tackle crime and tighten immigration policies.
(2025-12-16). Scientists alter mast cells to fight cancerous tumors. ecns.cn Scientists at Zhejiang University have found a way to turn allergy-causing cells in the body into cancer-fighting agents, offering a new targeted approach that combines immune system activation with precise delivery of cancer treatments.
(2025-12-16). China rebukes UK for 'interfering' in Hong Kong case. ecns.cn The verdict was handed down by the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on the national security case of Lai and three companies linked to the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper founded by Lai.
(2025-12-16). Xi stresses importance of raising minors' moral standards. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the strategic importance of intellectual and moral development for minors, and called for joint efforts to create a sound social environment conducive to the healthy growth of young people.
(2025-12-16). Ukraine willing to drop NATO membership bid. ecns.cn Following five hours of talks on Sunday, negotiations between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States representatives on a possible Russia-Ukraine peace deal resumed in Berlin, Germany on Monday, after Zelensky said Kyiv was willing to drop its bid for NATO membership in exchange for US and European security guarantees.
(2025-12-16). Verdict on Jimmy Lai is reached strictly in accordance with law and evidence: HKSAR government. ecns.cn The verdict on the national security case of Jimmy Lai is well-grounded and appropriate and fully demonstrates that the court has acted strictly in accordance with the law and evidence, a spokesperson with China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Monday.Commenting on the case, HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee said that the verdict has fully reflected the justice of the law and upheld the core values of Hong Kong.
(2025-12-16). Unit 731's crimes against humanity undeniable: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The National Archives Administration of China on Saturday published a batch of declassified Russia-provided archives on Soviet interrogations of the Japanese Unit 731 in Khabarovsk. The archives contain interrogation records of Unit 731 members and investigation reports on the unit's crime…
(2025-12-16). HKSAR security chief comments on conviction of Jimmy Lai. ecns.cn The conviction of Jimmy Lai underscores that any individual who seeks to undermine national security will ultimately face justice, and that judicial proceedings are capable of revealing the full facts of a case, HKSAR Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Monday when commenting on the latest ruling. He noted that extensive evidence and witness testimony presented during the trial clearly demonstrated to the public Lai's key role in the planning, organization and incitement of social turmoil in Hong Kong.
(2025-12-16). Shandong gives new life to traditions. ecns.cn More than 2,000 years since the great Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 BC) worked relentlessly to nurture people through culture, a similar endeavor thrives today. In his birthplace in Shandong province, ancient traditions are not just mere words in textbooks, but are instead vibrant and tangible experiences.
(2025-12-16). Balanced growth, structural reforms in focus for 2026. ecns.cn Economists expect China's 2026 policy agenda to place greater weight on domestic demand and innovation-led growth, sharpening the focus on long-term expansion and rebalancing the country's growth model.
(2025-12-16). China seized 430 kg of cocaine on U.S. tip in November. ecns.cn Chinese anti-drug authorities seized 430 kilograms of cocaine from a suspicious international container at Yantian Port in Shenzhen on November 26."ÄÄ…
(2025-12-16). Witnesses of a painful past, still waiting for an apology. ecns.cn December 13 marked the National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre victims. | On this day, we honor the innocent souls lost within the walls of Nanjing and all lives shattered by the horrors of war. Let's always remember the bitter lessons of war, and cherish and safeguard peace today.
(2025-12-16). Job postings in Japan seeking China-critical content spark public backlash. ecns.cn Job postings on a Japanese recruitment website seeking creators to produce content critical of China and favorable to Japan have sparked public backlash, with social media users questioning the funding behind the projects and urging greater transparency and investigation.
(2025-12-16). China, U.S. anti-drug agencies jointly crack down on cocaine smuggling. ecns.cn Law enforcement agencies from China and the United States have cooperated in cracking a major cocaine smuggling case, Chinese police authorities said Tuesday.
(2025-12-16). China grants first Level-3 autonomous driving vehicle permits. ecns.cn China on Monday granted road approval for two electric sedan models equipped with Level-3 autonomous driving capabilities, marking the first time it has allowed such vehicles to operate on public roads.
(2025-12-16). Ex-teacher sentenced to 18 years in jail for rape. ecns.cn A former high school teacher has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being convicted of raping and forcibly molesting a female student, a court in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region said on Monday.
(2025-12-16). Quality standards key to healthy property sector. ecns.cn Efforts to establish and expand the application of a more comprehensive set of quality homebuilding standards are crucial to China's residential property sector amid the drive to transform its sluggish real estate industry and stimulate potential homebuyers' demand for improved living spaces, said officials and experts.
(2025-12-16). Innovation to give edge in frontier sectors. ecns.cn China's resolve to promote innovation-driven development to accelerate the cultivation of new growth drivers is expected to help the country gain an edge in strategic emerging fields and tech frontiers, and boost the nation's long-term competitiveness globally amid external uncertainties, said experts, economists and company executives.
(2025-12-16). China's oil output to hit record in 2025 as gas production continues to rise. ecns.cn China's crude oil output in 2025 is expected to reach 215 million metric tons, a record high, while natural gas production could rise to 260 billion cubic meters, up 35% from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2015-2020), data from the National Energy Administration (NEA) shows.
(2025-12-16). China deplores slander against Hong Kong's judiciary after verdict on Jimmy Lai. ecns.cn China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to certain countries' blatant slander and smear against Hong Kong's judiciary, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.
(2025-12-16). Workforce rides AI wave as new roles emerge. ecns.cn In 2024 alone, more than a dozen major institutions — including Tsinghua University, Harbin Institute of Technology, the University of Science and Technology of China and Wuhan University — have created or restructured AI schools.
(2025-12-16). Sanctions on Japan's former senior official announced. ecns.cn China announced countermeasures on Monday against a former senior official of Japan's Self-Defense Forces for colluding with "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, and stressed that the Taiwan question is a red line that must not be crossed.
(2025-12-16). Uni-themed apparel all the rage. ecns.cn Chinese universities are discovering that school logo and team-related apparel, in this case, winter outerwear, is becoming hot on campuses, especially as temperatures plummet.
(2025-12-16). Insights | Former Belarusian Deputy PM: Chinese modernization solves poverty issues other major powers fail to address. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, which puts people's wellbeing at its center, has achieved what other major powers have not — the eradication of absolute poverty, Anatoly Tozik, former Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-12-16). Policy support urged to boost marriage rate. ecns.cn Experts have called for stronger policy and financial support for young people and enhanced efforts to eliminate workplace discrimination to foster a marriage-and birth-friendly society.
(2025-12-16). Hainan FTP launches international services portal. ecns.cn
(2025-12-15). Firm stance on opening-up wins praise. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce launched the "Big Market for All: Export to China" initiative in November, aimed at boosting imports and providing a new channel for global products to enter the Chinese market."The market is massive in scale and very diverse, from top-tier cities to lower-tier cities that are also growing in wealth with advanced demands."
(2025-12-15). Geminid meteor shower seen across China. ecns.cn This photo released on Dec. 14, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower over the Xinghe County of Ulanqab in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-15). AI toys offer emotional support to consumers. ecns.cn Eager to tap into a huge potential customer base, industry players are accelerating their push into the artificial intelligence-driven toys market, hoping to unlock new growth as supportive policies inject fresh momentum into the sector.
(2025-12-15). Crackdown seeks to curb finance fraud. ecns.cn China's top judicial authorities are placing a strong emphasis on financial security, pledging to continue their rigorous crackdown on corruption in the sector.
(2025-12-15). The fight for quality housing is political. greenleft.org.au The fight for quality housing is political | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-16). Report: Top Trump officials with Netanyahu amid Gaza cease-fire violation. haaretz.com A U.S. official told Axios, 'Netanyahu has turned over the last two years into a global pariah. He should ask himself why Egypt's al-Sisi refuses to meet him and why, five years after the Abraham Accords, he still hasn't been invited to visit the UAE'…
(2025-12-15). Turkey excluded from U.S. military postwar Gaza summit in Doha as officials cite Israeli veto. haaretz.com Representatives from more than 45 countries have been invited to participate in what is described as an 'interim meeting,' where no final decisions are slated to take place. An Arab source close to the Turkish government said that Doha and Ankara are currently exerting pressure on Washington to invite Turkey to the conference…
(2025-12-15). As storms flood tent camps, Israeli NGOs race to raise money and aid. haaretz.com As conditions in Gaza worsen for those displaced by the war, two Israeli NGOs are stepping up their aid efforts. 'We need to help others for only one reason: because we can, and because they need help,' says a director of one organization…
(2025-12-15). From Belgrade to Miami: Israel to open five economic missions in Netanyahu-allied countries. haaretz.com The locations chosen reflect not only Israel's economic opportunities but also its diplomatic standing with countries that maintained their support during the Gaza war…
(2025-12-15). Israel Police release Jewish men who assaulted Arabs in Tel Aviv from house arrest. haaretz.com Mahmoud Agbariya from northern Israel's Umm al-Fahm has been hospitalized for over a week. His father told Haaretz that the two assailants, identified as cops, asked him questions and beat him before he had a chance to answer'…
(2025-12-15). Sources: Deputy military advocate general may have known about IDF abuse video leak. haaretz.com The special team of investigators from the police investigation branch are expected to complete their investigation of the leak in the next few days and conclude that sufficient evidence exists to indict all the suspects, including other senior officers…
(2025-12-15). tell us a parking Jaffa on edge after attack on pregnant woman. haaretz.com Arab residents say the incident reflects a broader pattern of persecution and violence. "We know what we're going through. Don't tell us this is a parking dispute," says a local activist…
(2025-12-15). Jerusalem fans wave Jewish supremacist Kahane flag; Tel Aviv anti-Ben-Gvir shirts seized. haaretz.com Beitar Jerusalem fans waved the flag of the late Rabbi Meir Kahane's far-right Kach movement at a match against an Arab-Israeli team on Monday. A day earlier, a security official confiscated a shirt reading 'FCK BNGVR,' a reference to far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, from Hapoel Tel Aviv fans…
(2025-12-15). Swiped Out: Dating-app burnouts turn to an ancient art for love. haaretz.com Fed up with frustrating dating apps, many Jewish Americans are turning — like in the old shtetl — to matchmakers. Will the practice make Aliyah for secular Israelis?
(2025-12-15). ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Ali Muhammad Ali Abd al-Rahman (also known as Ali Kosheib), a former leader of the Sudanese "Janjaweed" militias, waits to learn his sentence from the International Criminal Court following his conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity, The Hague, Netherlands, December 9, 2025. | © 2025 Peter Dejong/AP Photo…
(2025-12-15). Lebanon: Israel Unlawfully Destroying Reconstruction Equipment. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A destroyed bulldozer and other damaged heavy machinery from an Israeli airstrike on September 3, 2025 on Ansariyeh, southern Lebanon. | © 2025 Human Rights Watch | (Beirut) — The Israeli military's repeated attacks on reconstruction-related equipment and other civilian facilities in southern Lebanon throughout 2025 violate the laws of war and are apparent war crimes, Human Rights Watch said today.Residents and local municipal authorities told Human Rights Watch that the attacks have hampered reconstruction efforts and the ability of tens of thousands of displaced people to…
(2025-12-15). Azerbaijan's Surveillance Platform Risks Sweeping Privacy Violations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A person at the keyboard. | © 2017 Press Association via AP Photo | On November 21, President Ilham Aliyev signed a decree establishing a new centralized digital platform that dramatically expends state surveillance powers. The system, known as the Centralized Information and Digital Analytics System (Mƒ∞RAS), will be controlled by the State Security Service and fully operational by May 2026.Mƒ∞RAS is designed to consolidate public data from multiple state bodies— including the Special State Service for communications and information security, and the In…
(2025-12-15). Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai Convicted on Bogus National Security Charges. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Jimmy Lai with a copy of Apple Daily's July 1, 2020, edition in Hong Kong. | © 2020 Vincent Yu/AP Photo | (New York) — The Hong Kong High Court's conviction of Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, is the latest marker of Hong Kong's dramatic shift from respecting press freedoms to endorsing outright hostility toward the media, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should quash the baseless conviction and immediately release Lai.On December 15, 2025, the High Court found Lai, 78, guilty of two counts of "conspiracy to commit collusion with foreign forces"
(2025-12-15). DR Congo: Fall of Eastern City Puts Civilians at Risk. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A deserted street in Uvira, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on December 9, 2025, before Rwandan and M23 forces captured the town. | © 2025 AFP via Getty Images | (Nairobi) —The Rwandan forces and M23 armed group that captured the city of Uvira in South Kivu province, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on December 10, 2025, have put civilians at grave risk of abuse, Human Rights Watch said today. These forces and the Congolese military and its allies should facilitate safe passage for civilians fleeing the fighting and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches all those in…
(2025-12-15). Global airlines to post record $41 billion profit in 2026, IATA says. independent.co.ug 
Carriers buoyed by unprecedented efficiency, but African operators lag amid high costs, older fleets London, UK | THE INDEPENDENT | Global airlines are on track to achieve a record net profit of $41 billion in 2026, the International Air Transport Association said in its latest outlook, as carriers squeeze historic efficiency from constrained fleets. The …
(2025-12-15). Uganda, Kenya reaffirms deep regional ties as Kenya marks 62 years of independence. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and Kenya have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to regional integration, peace, and economic transformation as Kenya celebrated 62 years of independence during Jamhuri Day festivities in Kampala. The event brought together government officials, diplomats, business leaders, and members of the East African community to mark …
(2025-12-15). Less than 10% of Uganda's family firms rarely survive founders -EPRC. independent.co.ug 
A new EPRC study exposes structural cracks threatening the future of Uganda's most influential enterprises. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's most common business structure—the family enterprise—is facing a quiet but severe generational crisis. Fewer than 10% of family-owned businesses in the country survive beyond their founders; a trend researchers warn threatens not only …
(2025-12-15). Kirarira, Aganyira crowned in style at MTN Grand Tee of Tees at Entebbe Club. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | The air and atmosphere at East Africa's oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club, were electric and dazzling as the season on the course concluded at the weekend On a night that had a moment of fireworks for the 209 golfers and various guests, Saidi Kirarira and Esther Aganyira were crowned …
(2025-12-16). Being a Woman Who Likes F1 Doesn't Mean I'm Here for the Drivers' Looks. moderndiplomacy.eu If you asked a motorsport fan, particularly F1 fans in the era of Mercedes dominance, most would describe the era as "boring and predictable." Sepang even had to stop hosting the race, as the revenue just did not cover the cost for hosting the race itself, because let's face it, would you attend an (almost) …
(2025-12-16). Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Vietnam Hit Record High Despite Pollution and Floods. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam is on track to welcome a record 21 million foreign tourists this year, underscoring a strong rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic despite ongoing environmental challenges. The tourism surge highlights Vietnam's growing appeal as one of Southeast Asia's top travel destinations, known for its long coastline, natural scenery, and rich cultural heritage. The milestone comes …
(2025-12-16). South Korea Media Regulator Nominee Signals Push for Social Media Curbs on Teenagers. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea's nominee to head the country's broadcast and media commission has said restricting social media use by teenagers would be a priority if he is confirmed, reflecting growing global concern over the impact of online platforms on young people. Kim Jong-cheol made the remarks on Tuesday during a parliamentary hearing on his nomination, signalling …
(2025-12-16). Peace on Paper: How M23 Is Building a State Within Congo. moderndiplomacy.eu In current day Rwanda, hundreds of men and women sit in rows in a wooden hall near Rutshuru, deep in eastern Congo. They have just finished a two-week "re-education" course run by the M23 rebellion. At the front, commander Sultani Makenga poses a question that is less inquiry than instruction: do they understand that only …
(2025-12-16). Trump Escalates Drug War, Declares Fentanyl a 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump has dramatically escalated America's response to the fentanyl crisis by formally declaring the synthetic opioid a "weapon of mass destruction." The move, announced through an executive order signed on Monday, marks the first time a narcotic has been given such a designation and reframes fentanyl not just as a public health …
(2025-12-16). Human-Wave Assaults and Drones Signal Myanmar Junta's Battlefield Comeback. moderndiplomacy.eu Four years after seizing power in a coup, Myanmar's military junta is adapting to survive a grinding civil war that once appeared to be slipping beyond its control. In October, rebel fighters in central Myanmar described facing a level of intensity they had not seen before: sustained artillery fire, coordinated drone strikes, and repeated infantry …
(2025-12-16). US Dangles NATO-Style Shield for Ukraine as Peace Talks Hit Territorial Wall. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States has offered Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees in talks aimed at ending Russia's war, raising cautious optimism among European leaders that a ceasefire could be possible. The proposal was made during negotiations in Berlin between U.S. envoys, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European officials. However, no agreement has been reached on territorial concessions, …
(2025-12-16). Taiwan Warns It Can React Instantly if China Turns Drills Into a Surprise Attack. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's defence ministry has warned lawmakers that the island faces a growing risk of a sudden Chinese attack masked as routine military drills. In a report submitted to parliament, the ministry said Taiwan's armed forces are prepared to respond immediately, even without direct orders from senior command, if China shifts from exercises to actual combat. …
(2025-12-16). SPECIAL REPORT The Shadow State: Inside the Exiled Plot to Balkanize Syria. moderndiplomacy.eu In a quiet Moscow suburb, a man who once commanded Syria's most feared intelligence agency stares at his phone, recording a voice note. "Be patient, my people," he whispers. "I am the one who will restore your dignity." Hundreds of miles away, in a luxury hotel room in the same city, a billionaire who funded …
(2025-12-16). "It Was Dead People Everywhere" : How a Hanukkah Celebration at Bondi Turned Into Massacre. moderndiplomacy.eu What began as a festive Hanukkah gathering on Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach ended in one of Australia's deadliest mass shootings. Families and children had gathered for music, food and celebrations marking the Jewish festival of light. Advertisements had promised joy, safety and community. Instead, the beachfront became a scene of terror and bloodshed. For up …
(2025-12-15). From Probability to Possibility: The Algorithm of Aspire in a Fragmenting Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu We enter this moment in history with a world order that is no longer merely shifting—it is fragmenting. Institutions that once claimed universality are losing coherence, technological power is concentrated in a few hands, and narratives that once anchored global governance are dissolving into competing epistemologies. In this fractured landscape, the question is no longer …
(2025-12-15). Bondi Beach Attack Puts Albanese Under Israeli and Domestic Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu The deadly attack on a Jewish festival at Sydney's Bondi Beach has intensified diplomatic and political pressure on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Albanese of failing to curb antisemitism, which Israeli officials say has been rising globally since 2023. Domestically, Jewish community leaders and opposition politicians have echoed concerns …
(2025-12-15). From Sinai to Seoul: What the Six-Day War Teaches About a Future North Korean Blitzkrieg. moderndiplomacy.eu In June 1967, when the sun was rising over the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Israeli fighter squadrons skimming through the coastlines at low altitude struck Egyptian airbases with a devastating blow. Within barely a couple of hours, most of the Egyptian air forces were destroyed. Operation Focus was not a mere initiation of the Six-Day War, …
(2025-12-16). Gaza's orphaned girls shoulder family burdens amid Israel's war. newarab.com 
(2025-12-16). Israeli forces raid West Bank as Gaza grapples with winter. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carried out a wave of raids across According to the Wafa news agency, Israeli troops raided multiple locations, including the city of Tubas and the nearby town of Tammun. Forces also stormed the town of Tuqu, southeast of
(2025-12-16). Sudan tops International Rescue Committee crises watchlist. newarab.com 
It is the third time in a row Sudan has headed the list, which was published on Tuesday. It highlights the 20 countries most at risk of new or worsened humanitarian emergencies. | "What the IRC is seeing on the ground is not a tragic accident. The world is not simply failing to respond to cris…
(2025-12-16). Australian PM: 'Islamic State ideology' drove Bondi Beach gunmen. newarab.com 
A father and son were driven by "Islamic State ideology" when Sajid Akram and his son Naveed opened fire on people thronging the famous beach for Authorities said the attack was designed to so…
(2025-12-16). US: Judge orders release of Iranian bodybuilder after detention. newarab.com 
A federal judge is ordering the release of an Ziaei's attorneys told a judge in Albuquerque that he was being held in violation of due process protections at an immigrant detention facility in New Mexico nearly six months after being taken into custody at a check-in appo…
(2025-12-16). Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over 6 January documentary edit. newarab.com 
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks "damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000,000" for each of two counts against the British broadcaster, for alleged defamation and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. | Trump…
(2025-12-16). West Bank's Palestinians report widespread theft by Israeli army. newarab.com 
In the village of Arura in the central Rayan said her entire house was destroyed during the three-hour raid. "But what saddened me most was the theft of my children's savings," she said. | According to Rayan, soldiers broke her three children's piggy banks and stole their savings. Her eight-year-old daug…
(2025-12-16). Narges Mohammadi unwell after 'violent' arrest: supporters. newarab.com 
(2025-12-16). Trump says Ukraine deal close, Europe proposes peace force. newarab.com 
The upbeat remarks came as key powers met in Berlin with
(2025-12-16). European football fuels online betting black market in Algeria. newarab.com 
In a small apartment in Bordj El Kiffan, east of Algiers, the glow of a phone screen, filled with numbers and dense statistics, reflected off Karim's tired eyes as he followed a Spanish league match. The 20-something, who asked to be identified only by his first name, highlighting the legal risks he faced, had placed a ‚Ǩ50 ($59) bet on 1Xbet after bypassing the government ban with a VPN. What bega…
(2025-12-15). Who is José Antonio Kast, Chile's new pro-Israel president. newarab.com 
(2025-12-15). Bangladesh to airlift wounded uprising leader after shooting. newarab.com 
(2025-12-15). Israel targeting Lebanon reconstruction is a war crime: HRW. newarab.com 
(2025-12-15). Iran hosts regional talks on Afghanistan, but Kabul stays away. newarab.com 
Afghanistan's neighbours met in China,
(2025-12-15). Saudi sets new death penalty record after executing 340 in 2025. newarab.com 
The kingdom has killed 340 people so far this year, according to AFP's count, and has in recent years trailed only China and Iran among countries carrying out the The toll marks the second-straight year Saudi Arabia has broken its own record since rights groups first began…
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-16). Culinary muddles at UNESCO: Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage. onlineopinion.com.au Is Italian cuisine an ancient inheritance or a carefully cultivated myth, sustained by politics, and UNESCO seals rather than history and necessity?
(2025-12-16). Envy: the deadly sin of the left. onlineopinion.com.au Envy has replaced economics in Australia's policy debate. Taxing success may feel virtuous, but it steadily corrodes incentives, prosperity and living standards for everyone.
(2025-12-16). Israel's all-seeing eye is the stealthiest cruelty of all in Gaza. responsiblestatecraft.org Discussions of the war in Gaza tend to focus on what's visible. The instinct is understandable: Over two years of brutal conflict, the Israel Defense Forces have all but destroyed the diminutive strip on the Mediterranean coast, with the scale of the carnage illustrated by images of emaciated children, shrapnel-ridden bodies, and flattened buildings.But underlying all of this destruction is a hidden force — a carefully constructed infrastructure of Israeli surveillance that powers the war effort and keeps tabs on the smallest facets of Palestinians' lives. Few people understand this system more deeply t…
(2025-12-16). Congress quietly moves US closer to military draft. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-15). A Farewell to Oz: Trump's Strategy for a Multipolar World. responsiblestatecraft.org The end of the Cold War ushered in a long period of make-believe in American foreign policy. We saw ourselves, in the words of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, as "the indispensable power. We stand tall. We see farther into the future." And we could use our unmatched abilities to transform the world in unprecedented ways. Globalized flows of capital and labor would liberalize China and usher in a new age of largely frictionless international relations. Russia would be transformed quickly into a friendly, free market democracy. NATO would shift its focus from protecting Western Europe to reforming…
(2025-12-15). Trump NSS puts S.Korea at center of US primacy aims in region. responsiblestatecraft.org It has been half a year since the Lee Jae-myung administration took office in South Korea. Domestically, the Republic of Korea (ROK) is still recovering from numerous problems left by former president Yoon Suk-yeol's brief imposition of martial law. However, there are also many diplomatic challenges that need to be addressed. The Lee administration faces arguably the most challenging external environment in years. The global order is entering an era of great uncertainty as the U.S.—China rivalry intensifies on the one hand and multipolarization emerges on the other. Rather than looking for mutual accomm…
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(2025-12-15). 'A Beautiful Soul:' This Philly lawyer helps undocumented children transition to the U.S. with safety, stability and hope. whyy.org Many of the kids Rutter helps arrive in the U.S. alone and lack stable housing, food, and mental health care.