(2025-12-05). 'Not journalism — theater': Inside Israel's press tours to Gaza. Kholod Massalha 
(2025-12-05). Israeli PM Netanyahu names aide Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his close aide and military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, as the next chief of Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency. Gofman, a decorated veteran and "iron-fist" advocate on Gaza, will replace David Barnea in June next year. The Prime Minister's Office praised Gofman's "courage and professionalism," recalling his actions on October 7, 2023, when he rushed to battle Hamas fighters in Israel's south and was seriously wounded. Watch for details…
(2025-12-05). Several nations boycott Eurovision over Gaza genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia announced they would not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after it was decided Israel would be allowed to compete.
(2025-12-05). "Kill Everybody" : War Crimes and Pete Hegseth's Lust for Blood. globalresearch.ca Pete Hegseth, the soap opera-styled US Secretary of Defense, sports a questionable sanity. His behaviour before generals is the stuff of low comedy. His mania about sending narco-traffickers making passage on the sea from Venezuela to a watery grave …
(2025-12-05). Italian workers' general strike backs Palestine, Venezuela. workers.org 
On Nov. 28 following a call by the grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), Italian workers held a 24-hour general strike that limited airline flights and train travel within Italy and disrupted work. The next day many strikers joined the mass demonstration in Rome for the International Day of . . . |
(2025-12-05). Venezuela leads UN meeting against sanctions and denounces their use as weapons of war. radiohc.cu More than a third of humanity, encompassing more than 76 countries, has its right to development "strangled" by illegal policies that can only be described as part of a "calculated campaign of maximum cruelty," denounced Venezuela's representative to the UN, Samuel Moncada, this Thursday, December 4. | On the occasion of the first commemoration of the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, and on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, Moncada described these practices as "weapons of economic warfare" and a "systematic attack on the right to development."
(2025-12-05). Cubanos rinden tributo a Fidel en noveno aniversario de su sepelio. radiohc.cu Miles de cubanos acudieron este jueves hasta el monolito que atesora las cenizas del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), para rendirle tributo, a nueve años de su sepelio en el cementerio Santa Ifigenia, de Santiago de Cuba. | Desde la Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Antonio Maceo Grajales, transitaron por la Avenida Patria y llegaron hasta el camposanto, como reedición de la peregrinación popular que el 4 de Diciembre de 2016, acompañó las exequias del Comandante en su último trayecto. | Jóvenes, estudiantes, militares y civiles, combatientes de la Revolución cubana y el p…
(2025-12-05). CN Launches Winter Fund Appeal. consortiumnews.com Consortium News today launches its end-of year, tax-deductible, Winter Fund Drive as it celebrates 30 years of unmatched independent journalism. Please donate today! Please Donate to CN's 30th Anniversary Winter Fund Drive
(2025-12-05). Cuban Minister of Justice reaffirms zero tolerance policy on drugs. radiohc.cu Cuban Minister of Justice Oscar Silvera reaffirmed the island's zero-tolerance policy on drugs this Thursday. During a press conference, Silvera, who also serves as president of the National Drug Commission, explained that the nation faces greater challenges today in confronting this scourge, due to the international presence of more diverse and potent narcotics.
(2025-12-05). RRB CEN 05/2025 Application Window Closes on Nov 30, Apply Now. ummid.com RRB CEN-05/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for a total of 2,569 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025.
(2025-12-05). The attempted murder of a veteran journalist stirs fear, defiance in Colombia. John Otis/CPJ Andean Representative 
(2025-12-05). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-12-05). Chinese food delivery platform Ele.me officially renamed as Taobao Shangou. ecns.cn Taobao Shangou announced on Friday that Ele.me app will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to become Taobao Shangou (flash delivery) immediately upon updating to its latest version.
(2025-12-05). Court Sets Date to Begin Hearing of "No Cow No Vote" Protest Case. plusnews.ug 
The Soroti Chief Magistrate's Court has set a date for the hearing of the "No Cow No Vote" protest case on February 12, 2026. ‚ÄéThe case involves the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, including Jonathan Ebwalu, member of Parliament for Soroti City West, Joan Alobo, MP for Soroti City, and …
(2025-12-05). Keep energy infrastructure out of war, Turkey warns Moscow, Kyiv. newarab.com 
In response to the attacks, Ankara has summoned
(2025-12-05). 'Telling' movies, China's Guangming Cinema enables visually-impaired moviegoers. ecns.cn On a cold and sunny Wednesday morning in Beijing, capital of China, Xu Wei, who is visually impaired, joined about 40 other attendees, including people with different disabilities, at a community center in Xicheng District to "watch" the Chinese street dance film "One and Only."
(2025-12-05). Investigations reveal combat stress a key factor in costly US Navy mishaps. scmp.com New investigative reports into a series of high-profile and costly US Navy mishaps during a US-led campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels reveal that the most intense running sea battle that the military service has faced since World War II took a toll on ships and personnel. | The four reports released on Thursday cover a "friendly fire" incident in December 2024 that saw the cruiser USS Gettysburg shoot at two fighter jets from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, downing one, as well as…
(2025-12-05). Germany: The World Champion for Rearmament. globalresearch.ca The international peace research institute in Sweden's capital has now taken a close look at the sales and profits of arms companies.
(2025-12-05). From Ja'mie to Jerusalem: Redefining racism in the Israel debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Brazil includes Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in its official events calendar. ecns.cn The Sao Paulo City Council on Monday local time enacted Law No. 18342, including the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the city's official events calendar, making it an official festival in this Brazilian city.
(2025-12-05). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-05). Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel participation. newarab.com 
Three countries on Thursday pulled out of the
(2025-12-05). Delhi Police Crack Down on Illegal Nightclub: Three Boxes Cafe Raided. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Police have successfully dismantled an illegal bar-cum-club operating under the guise of a cafe in the Samaypur Badli area. Raiding the Three Boxes Cafe during the early hours, the police apprehended 25 individuals, comprising the operator, staff, and patrons, who were found partaking in an unauthorized late-night revelry.
(2025-12-05). India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength:PM. devdiscourse.com India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength: PM.
(2025-12-05). Trump admin to expand US travel ban to over 30 nations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will expand the US travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries, following a deadly shooting near the White House involving an Afghan asylum seeker.
(2025-12-05). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-05). RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (UG): Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025: The Ministry of Railways has extended the last date of application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025.
(2025-12-05). Rooted in Tradition: Pakistan's Madrassa Reform Stalemate. devdiscourse.com Sindh writer and educator Assadullah Channa has sharply criticized Pakistan's persistent failure to reform its madrassa system, branding it a 'chronic national weakness' fueled by clerical control and political timidity, as reported in the Pakistan Observer. Despite numerous initiatives, madrassas largely evade government oversight, serving as isolated hubs for religious and ideological learning.
(2025-12-05). Sheikh Hasina's Future After Death Penalty. ummid.com In the wake of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, will her political career come to an end on the road?
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: The JVP/NPP government moves to cut social welfare. wsws.org The attack on benefits for the poor is part of unprecedented attacks on living standards, as the government imposes the austerity measures demanded by the IMF.
(2025-12-05). New batch of supplies from mainland for Hong Kong fire relief efforts put in use. ecns.cn Hong Kong continues to receive disaster relief supplies coordinated by the central government, Chris Tang Ping-keung, secretary for security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government told China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). HKSAR govt urges residents to vote, eyes post-fire recovery. ecns.cn All of Hong Kong society is in extreme grief," Lee said, extending condolences to the bereaved families and survivors left homeless.He said the Constitution's core purpose is to protect people's well-being and that the government would turn the "painful lessons" into concrete measures to make the city safer.
(2025-12-05). Talks with US 'useless' after June attack: lawmaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — A member of Iranian parliament has said talks with the United States is 'meaningless and useless', noting the talks took place before 12-day Israeli imposed were "a US deceptive operation."
(2025-12-05). Tokyo urged to specify its past commitments. ecns.cn Japan owes an explanation to China and the international community as to why it is unwilling to clearly state the commitments it has made in the past and its legal obligations, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map. scmp.com The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections, boosting the hopes of President Donald Trump's Republicans to retain control of the House of Representatives. | The push by Texas – which carves out five more Republican-friendly districts and came at the behest of Trump – kicked off a series of similar efforts in states around the country.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron attend closing ceremony of seventh meeting of China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended and addressed the closing ceremony of the seventh meeting of China-France Business Council on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). CARTOONS: climate argy-bargy, totally toxic. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Cashless loopholes: Treasury confirms exemptions for bankless towns. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Lebanon president says Israel talks to resume in coming weeks. newarab.com 
(2025-12-05). Commentary: How do government cuts affect psychotherapy? workers.org 
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist, who has practiced in New York City for the past 50 years. I work remotely. I work primarily with patients who get their treatment paid for by insurance companies. I see people from a range of income levels. Except for a few who pay . . . |
(2025-12-05). How many Robodebts will it take to end government cover-ups. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India's courts. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-05). Pardon Netanyahu only if he leaves office: Israeli leaders. ummid.com Prominent Israeli leaders have asserted that Benjamin Netanyahu should be granted pardon only if he retires as Prime Minister and from public life.
(2025-12-05). State Council approves Yangtze River Delta development plan for 2023-2035. ecns.cn Technology and industrial innovation in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region should be further strengthened, as it is projected to play a pioneering, demonstrating and radiating role in China's modernization, according to a new development plan approved by the State Council for the region.
(2025-12-05). Ethnic music in Xinjiang: Music of the Desert in Northwest China. ecns.cn In the vast desert of Northwest China, there are woods that can sing. They are examples of the string instruments used by China's Uyghur ethnic group, with quite a long history.
(2025-12-05). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-05). How Australian small businesses are strengthening cybersecurity in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Iran filmmaker Panahi says to return home despite sentencing. newarab.com 
(2025-12-05). Why Is Every Newborn Forced to Get the Dangerous Hepatitis B Vaccine? globalresearch.ca The hepatitis B vaccine has been marred by controversy since its inception, particularly since it is now given to every newborn child despite less than one in a million children benefitting from this policy | Remarkably, much of that controversy (e.g., …
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in central plantation district demand permanent housing and condemn plantation management. wsws.org Nuwara Eliya District, with a population of 724,957 and located in a hilly region, is among the worst hit by heavy rainfall, flooding, landslides and stone slides.
(2025-12-05). Iran condemns US sanctions as 'crimes against humanit. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Iran has strongly condemned US-imposed unilateral sanctions on the occasion of the newly established International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, describing them as "illegal, inhuman, and crimes against humanity."
(2025-12-05). Super moon seen across China. ecns.cn The last super moon in 2025 was seen across China on Thursday night.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron vow to deepen relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands while jointly meeting the media after their talks on Thursday in Beijing. Macron is on a state visit to China.
(2025-12-05). EcnoScope | Why is Japan's manufacturing edge slipping. ecns.cn Long regarded as a global benchmark for quality and precision, Japan's manufacturing sector is now losing its competitive edge.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron jointly meet press. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press after their talks in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-05). DAILY MEMO: Over 20 Kidnapped by ICE and CBP, Including Another U.S. Citizen, Amid Escalating Southern California Raids. lataco.com More than 30 people were confirmed to have been detained in the last couple of days, including 3 U.S. citizens.
(2025-12-05). Russian MFA reveals nothing on Putin-Witkoff meet, rejecting Western spin. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the Kremlin will not disclose details of President Vladimir Putin's nearly five‚Äëhour meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, stressing the talks are "focused on results, not on external appearances." She dismissed Western coverage claiming Moscow rejected US proposals, calling the conversation "useful and constructive," and used the briefing to attack the EU's "moral authority," accusing Brussels of weaponising human rights and ignoring alleged abuses in Ukraine while selectively pressuring other states.
(2025-12-05). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-05). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets French President Emmanuel Macron. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Czechia Suspends Funding for Flamingo Missiles Amid Ukraine's Corruption Scandal. globalresearch.ca Approximately $623,000 raised through a crowdfunding initiative in Czechia has not been transferred to Fire Point, the company that manufactures Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missiles, according to the Czech portal iDNES. The rethink came after it emerged that the manufacturer was …
(2025-12-05). Russia Poised for "Strategic Win" in the War Theater, Regardless of Peace Talks Outcome. globalresearch.ca Whenever the political West's endless wars aren't going as planned, it remembers there's also diplomacy. | Obviously, this is done to buy time and avoid the "unpleasantries" of having to admit defeat. This has never been more apparent than in NATO-occupied …
(2025-12-05). Karim Benzema's hat-trick takes Al Ittihad to King's Cup Semi Finals. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Saturday scored a hat-trick to take Al Ittihad to 2025-26 Saudi King's Cup Semi Finals.
(2025-12-05). Tourists embrace new payment habits. ecns.cn Spending patterns among China's inbound travelers are shifting toward card-based transactions, experiential and everyday scenarios, underscoring the nation's progress in improving bank card acceptance and payment convenience, said a recent report by the World Tourism Alliance.
(2025-12-05). IRGC dismantles MKO-linked team in Tehran's suburbs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The IRGC Intelligence Organization has said that it has captured a terrorist team linked to Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) in the Pardis town in the northeast of Tehran who were planning anti-security actions.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron witness signing of multiple cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on nuclear energy, agriculture, food, education and ecological environment after their talks on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). PDP Pushes for Age Limit Extension in J&K Competitive Exams. devdiscourse.com The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to approve a significant change proposed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. The proposal aims to raise the upper age limit for the upcoming combined competitive examination to 35 years for open merit candidates, potentially benefiting many young aspirants.
(2025-12-05). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-05). Mother of Love: Portrait of Lady Umm al-Banin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The book "Mother of Love" narrates the life of Hazrat Umm al-Banin (AS), from her marriage to Imam Ali (AS) through the tragedy of Karbala, highlighting her unwavering devotion.
(2025-12-05). More than 7,200 healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University authorize strike. wsws.org Healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike action, demanding higher wages and safe staffing, as unions work to isolate struggle from broader working class movement.
(2025-12-05). China narrows U.S.' scientific research lead. ecns.cn China and the United States vied for the top spot across research fronts in 11 major scientific fields, with the US achieving only a marginal edge in overall performance, a report released recently said.
(2025-12-05). India asks smartphone makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi. ummid.com The Telecom Ministry in India has asked all the smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others, to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in all their phones.
(2025-12-05). Government Reviews DPSU Performance With Eye on 'Aatmanirbharta'. devdiscourse.com The government has conducted a thorough evaluation of the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), focusing on turnover, profitability, and research and development efforts, marking a significant stride towards 'Aatmanirbharta' or self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
(2025-12-05). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-05). Sri Lankan in Dubai credits Chinese e-commerce for enriching his work and life | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Ashvin, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Dubai, works for a Chinese media outlet. His job is capturing China's stories with lenses, which mainly involves Chinese-made products. He says these items add convenience and a spark of enjoyment to both his work and personal life.
(2025-12-05). Glyphosate "Safety" Study Ghostwritten by Monsanto Retracted After 25 Years of Deception. globalresearch.ca * | In a long-overdue move, Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology has
(2025-12-05). Royal Oak, Michigan parents oppose fascist high school club. wsws.org A packed meeting of the Royal Oak Board of Education heard parents describe the forming of a Turning Point USA club at the local high school as a threat to their children.
(2025-12-05). Unilateral coercive measures impede realization of HR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that unilateral coercive measures violate and impede the realization of human rights, including the right to development,…
(2025-12-05). Crisis and division grip Bolivia's new right-wing government. wsws.org Caught between the demands of global finance capital and the resistance of the working class, Bolivia's ruling class is incapable of governing in the old way.
(2025-12-05). CNE councilor points to electoral coup in Honduras: "The most manipulated election in our history" radiohc.cu Marlon Ochoa, a member of Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE), addressed the Honduran people this Thursday in a press conference before national and international media regarding the "plot" of an "electoral coup" in the country, asserting that the Preliminary Electoral Results Transmission (TREP) system is a "real trap." | After reading a document titled "Electoral Coup 2025," Ochoa warned that this could be "the least transparent election" and the "most manipulated in our democratic history," surpassing even the 2013 and 2017 elections, due to serious flaws in the TREP system, vote buying, intimidation, a…
(2025-12-05). Cyclone Ditwah: Over 150 dead, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka. ummid.com Over 150 people have died while hundreds others are missing as the Cyclone Ditwah fury continues to ravage most part of Sri Lanka, with impact felt in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu in India Sunday.
(2025-12-05). Chinese boy lost after US detention, helper's last call in fire: weekly roundup. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Japan's Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait…
(2025-12-05). Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York. ecns.cn As an icon of New York City's holiday season, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit up Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan, drawing crowds of people.
(2025-12-05). Iranian, German envoys hold bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Diplomats from Iran and Germany held talks on Friday regarding the bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.
(2025-12-05). Death anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (SA) in Birjand. en.mehrnews.com BIRJAND, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of the demise anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (SA) was held in Birjand, South Khorasan province on Thursday night with the participation of pious people of this city.
(2025-12-05). March for Mumia press conference in Reading, Pennsylvania. workers.org 
Philadelphia An energetic rally and press conference outside the Berks Couny Courthouse in Reading, Pennsylvania, marked the mid-point in the epic 12-day March for Mumia. The march began in Philadelphia on Nov. 28 and is scheduled to end on Dec. 9 outside State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy prison in Frackville. . . . |
(2025-12-05). Sahand 2025 Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) —The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism exercise with members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran's East Azarbaijan province on Wednesday for a period of five days.
(2025-12-05). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-05). Camp Mystic announces plans to reopen with new flood precautions as FEMA chief steps down. wsws.org The lawsuits allege that camp management was long aware of the risk of flooding at the camp and failed to take action to save the lives of the 25 children who died during the July flood.
(2025-12-05). Telangana's Urea Surplus Sparks Fertiliser Assurance. devdiscourse.com During the 2025 Kharif season, Telangana experienced a surplus of urea, with 10.28 lakh tonnes supplied against a requirement of 9.80 lakh tonnes, according to Minister of State for Fertilisers Anupriya Patel. Contrary to a formal shortfall complaint by the state, fertiliser distribution was effectively managed.
(2025-12-05). EasyJet to resume Israel flights in March – but only from three destinations. haaretz.com Low-cost aviation giant will resume flights to Israel from London, Amsterdam and Rome…
(2025-12-05). World's longest civil aviation route launched between China, Argentina. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 landed at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon local time. This only non-stop direct passenger route between China and Argentina covers a total distance of 20,000 kilometers, setting a new record for the world's longest single civil aviation flight.
(2025-12-05). Massive flooding in Asia leaves over 1,500 dead, hundreds missing. wsws.org Capitalist governments around the world have taken no serious steps to address climate change and other forms of environmental degradation that contribute to the extreme weather events now unfolding on a regular basis.
(2025-12-05). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-05). IMF managing director will visit China next week. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund announced on Thursday that its Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit China next week for a series of high-level engagements in Shanghai and Beijing."ÄÄ"ÄÄGeorgieva will attend the opening ceremony of the IMF Shanghai Center on Monday before traveling to Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Video of September 2 killing showed US massacred "shipwrecked" people, House committee leaders say. wsws.org U.S. Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith said Thursday that the full video of the September 2 missile strike that killed 11 people in the Caribbean showed that two "shipwrecked individuals" were "killed by the United States military."
(2025-12-05). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-05). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-05). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-05). UPPSC PCS 2025: Number of Vacancies increased ahead of Prelim results. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has increased the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) vacancies ahead of the UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelim result.
(2025-12-05). West Contra Costa California educators and classified workers launch joint strike. wsws.org The strike by 3,000 educators and support staff has shut down normal operations in one of the San Francisco Bay Area's largest school districts.
(2025-12-05). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-05). Retired CDC vaccine expert blasts anti-science policy shift. wsws.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, once the premier disease-fighting institution in the US, and even the world, has been taken over by anti-vaccine quacks under the direction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2025-12-05). Xi holds talks with Macron, calling for expanded cooperation in multiple areas. ecns.cn China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). IBM, Cisco join hands to build 'Networked Quantum Computers'. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Cisco have announced to build jointly a large scale network of Quantum computers.
(2025-12-05). Hong Kong Fire: What We Know So Far. ummid.com At least 128 people have been killed in the deadliest fire in the recent history of Hong Kong that engulfed multiple high rise buildings Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-12-05). Desperate Policies of Militarization: Majority World Faith and the Defeat of Western Nihilism. globalresearch.ca Western governments do not even bother now to hide the essential nihilism of their policies in the face of the decline of their political-military and economic power relative to the majority world. This nihilism of the ruling elites of the …
(2025-12-05). Havana Film Festival fires up the projectors and the miracle continues. radiohc.cu A meeting place for lovers of the seventh art and a source of nightmares for the enemies of the Cuban Revolution, the 46th edition of the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema got underway Thursday evening in Havana… and the miracle continues. | In her opening remarks at the Charles Chaplin Theater in Havana, Festival Director Tania Delgado drew attention to the dangers currently looming over the region, whose peace is once again threatened by the hostility of the U.S. government. | She also expressed the festival's solidarity with the Palestinian cause and denounced the Israeli genocide, a cause…
(2025-12-05). Activists, media, and politicians infected with dangerous overconfidence on climate change. onlineopinion.com.au Are climate activists victims of the Dunning—Kruger effect? Many scientists say uncertainty is vast, CO₂ impacts are limited, and costly climate alarmism is dangerously overconfident.
(2025-12-05). ONE STRUGGLE, MANY FRONTS / Statement by IFCO/Pastors for Peace. radiohc.cu We are living in an era of unprecedented concentration of wealth and power. The billionaire class is waging war on the people and the planet, at home and abroad. While the right and access to healthcare, education, food, and dignified housing becomes further stripped away in the U.S., our siblings around the world face U.S. military occupation and destruction in the chase to dominate resources.
(2025-12-05). Holiday jobs massacre: Mobilize the working class to defend the right to a job! wsws.org The normal platitudes about "love and good cheer" are being overshadowed by massive inequality.
(2025-12-05). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-05). Drones spotted near Zelensky's flight path to Dublin spark security alert. scmp.com An Irish navy ship spotted up to five drones operating near the flight path of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's aircraft as he arrived for a state visit to Ireland on Monday, local media reported on Thursday. | The sighting triggered a major security alert amid fears it was an attempt to interfere with the flight path, the Irish Times reported. It quoted unnamed sources as saying the aircraft, which arrived slightly early, was not in any danger.
(2025-12-05). Australian economy "flat" amid global volatility. wsws.org The data shows a drop to zero in the per capita growth rate, under conditions of rising inflation, a continuing cost-of-living crisis and low levels of corporate investment, except for AI-related data centres.
(2025-12-05). Bihar 10th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 19, Theory from Feb 17. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 10th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 10th (Matric or Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-05). Lord Macaulay: Saint or Sinner? ummid.com While the Modi tribe is blaming Macaulay for our ills, the Dalit thinkers like Chandrabhan Prasad are hailing the contribution of Macaulay in laying the foundations which in due course led to the struggle for dignity and rights of equality for Dalit and marginalized sections of society.
(2025-12-05). Trump hoodwinked by MBS in White House meeting. onlineopinion.com.au Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played coy on Palestinian statehood with Trump – despite quietly backing a radically different 'Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine' plan since 2020.
(2025-12-05). From India to China: An Indian young man on China's warmth, speed, and modernization | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Arun, an Indian national now working at a Chinese construction firm, first arrived in China in 2012 — originally to study. Over more than a decade living and working in China, he's taken the high-speed rail, served as a tour guide in Chinese, and ultimately built a career within a Chinese company.
(2025-12-05). "It's necessary to establish not only political and economic ties between cities of BRICS countries" tehrantimes.com
(2025-12-05). Chinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-05). Russian journalist Nika Novak missing from prison. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-12-05). Sudanese journalist Taj al-Sir Ahmed Suleiman killed by RSF paramilitary in EL-Fasher. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). Members of Congress, CPJ, Amnesty International USA to hold press conference about Israel's systematic targeting of journalists. cpj.org
(2025-12-05). Chinese journalist Du Bin detained for third time, held since October. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). Regional Fisheries Initiative Lifts 3 Million Lives Across Southern Africa. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-05). UAE-backed paramilitary forces abduct political commentator in southwestern Yemen. Geoffrey King/CPJ Technology Program Coordinator and Tom Lowenthal/CPJ Staff Technologist
(2025-12-05). Kazakhstan police raid Orda, charge top editor over 'false information'. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). China's success in modernization beyond the West's expectation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-05). Whether it is Pahalgam terror attack or cowardly assault on Crocus City Hall – root of all these incidents is the same: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-05). After COP30, Indigenous advocates celebrate gains while warning of unfinished work. grist.org
(2025-12-05). India and Russia have long been standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against terrorism: PM Modi. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-05). Haitian gang leader calls for Radio TV Caraibes journalist's assassination. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-12-05). Myanmar releases 6 journalists in pre-election amnesty. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-05). Accidente ferroviario en Artemisa involucra tren de combustible. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con la información preliminar, el siniestro ocurrió cuando la locomotora impactó a un tractor que cruzaba la línea férrea sin atender las señales emitidas por el maquinista Gustavo Enmanuel, trabajador de los Ferrocarriles de La Habana. No se reportan pérdidas de vidas humanas. Los daños materiales se concentran en el tractor y en la locomotora del tren.
(2025-12-05). Bellas artes villaclareñas celebran su aniversario con homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la exhibición de la exposición transitoria ´Bazar de Antigàºedades ª, homenaje a las primeras familias de la ciudad de Santa Clara, y la muestra especial ´Tesoros del pueblo ª, para evocar el lado más humano, sensible y humilde del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro; el Museo de Artes Decorativas de Villa Clara celebra este 4 de diciembre, 38 años atesorando el patrimonio de la hermosa urbe del centro de Cuba. | Claudia Tena Figueroa, directora del Museo de Artes Decorativas de Santa Clara, nos cuenta.
| ´Esta inmensa casona, fiel exponente de la hidalgía de la urbe, es un…
(2025-12-05). Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano comenzó en La Habana. radiohc.cu La edición 46 del Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano comenzó este jueves en La Habana, espacio de encuentro para los amantes del séptimo arte. | En las palabras de apertura del evento en la sala capitalina Charles Chaplin, la directora del Festival, Tania Delgado llamó la atención sobre los peligros que se ciernen actualmente sobre la región, cuya paz está amenazada una vez más por la hostilidad del Gobierno de EE.UU. | De igual forma manifestó la solidaridad del certamen con la causa del pueblo palestino y denunció el genocidio israelí, causa que estará acompañada en el evento con la proyecció…
(2025-12-05). Con filme argentino "Belén" , inauguran 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La cinta inaugural, "Belén" no fue una elección casual. Este drama, que relata la condena a ocho años de prisión de una joven acusada de haberse provocado un aborto en Tucumán, sirvió como un potente preámbulo para un festival que se declara, desde su primera secuencia, comprometido con las luchas y las realidades más descarnadas del continente.
(2025-12-05). øCuál ha sido la evolución de los arbovirus en el país? cubadebate.cu En el programa Mesa Redonda los especialistas insistieron en la importancia del diagnóstico clínico, la vigilancia y la atención diferenciada para las personas con mayor riesgo, como parte de los esfuerzos integrales para enfrentar los arbovirus en el país.
(2025-12-05). Accidente en provincia cubana de Artemisa involucra a tren de combustible. radiohc.cu Un tren proveniente de La Habana y con destino a Pinar del Río, que transportaba combustible, sufrió un accidente este jueves en un tramo de la vía férrea ubicado en la avenida 40, en la ciudad de Artemisa. | La información preliminar refiere que el siniestro ocurrió cuando la locomotora impactó a un tractor que cruzaba la línea férrea sin atender las señales emitidas por el maquinista Gustavo Enmanuel, trabajador de los Ferrocarriles de La Habana. | No se reportan pérdidas de vidas humanas. Los daños materiales se concentran en el tractor y en la locomotora del tren. | La vía férrea permanece obstruida mientras…
(2025-12-05). Namibios y cubanos, uno solo. radiohc.cu 
´Los cubanos en Namibia somos parte de ese pueblo ª, afirmó el comentarista deportivo, conductor y director de programas de televisión Milton Díaz Canter, al resumir el trabajo realizado en Namibia para la confección de un documental que repasa los hitos de la histórica relación de la joven nación africana con Cuba. | Bajo el nombre de
(2025-12-05). Holguín derrota a Industriales y recupera el tercer escaño en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los inspirados Cachorros de Holguín derrotaron la víspera a Industriales por 8-2 y se colocaron a un juego de la cima en la Serie Nacional del Béisbol cubano. Los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus derrotaron a los vigentes campeones de Las Tunas por 6-5 y les cortaron una racha ganadora, extendida a seis juegos. La tabla de posiciones sigue encabezada por Las Tunas (37-21).
(2025-12-05). Vicepresidente de Cuba evaluó desarrollo del programa arrocero en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa evaluó este jueves el desarrollo del programa arrocero en la provincia de Camagàºey, en el cual, consideró, se requiere una mayor vinculación, contratación y control del destino de las producciones. | Conoció que para la actual campaña, iniciada en el mes de noviembre, se prevé la siembra de 22 mil 522 hectáreas, de ellas más de 14 mil de arroz especializado y el resto de popular, a partir del balance de agua aprobado en la provincia. | Así lo informó Jimmy Camejo Martín, director de la Emp…
(2025-12-05). New "Awards industry" Honors Politicians Who Favor War Over Diplomacy. covertactionmagazine.com It has become a cliché that award ceremonies serve the award givers more than the laureates. Admittedly, there are many worthy laureates who genuinely care to make sure the prize recipients get merit Recognition, and who could make good use of research and development's financing. Nonetheless, it is manifest that most award festivities have become …
(2025-12-05). Parlamento cubano llama a preservar la paz de América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) llamó este jueves a los ciudadanos de América Latina y el Caribe, y de los Estados Unidos, a actuar de forma oportuna y decididamente en favor de preservar la región como Zona de Paz. | El reclamo toma en cuenta el actual despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Caribe, donde ya son decenas las personas muertas por ataques perpetrados por las fuerzas norteamericanas contra embarcaciones en el área, hechos que califican como ejecuciones extrajudiciales que violan el Derecho Internacional. | A continuación, e…
(2025-12-05). Golpe electoral 2025: La elección más manipulada de la historia en Honduras. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, se dirigió al pueblo en una conferencia de prensa sobre la "trama" de un "golpe electoral" en el país. Afirmó que el sistema de Transmisión de Resultados Electorales Preliminares (TREP) es una "verdadera trampa". Advirtió que esta podría ser "la elección menos transparente" de la historia democrática.
(2025-12-05). Dan a conocer al jurado del XLVI Festival de Cine de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los integrantes del jurado de XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, que acoge 114 cintas en concurso, se presentaron hoy en el Salón Vedado del Hotel Nacional de Cuba. La directora del Festival, Tania Delgado, agradeció la participación de esas relevantes figuras de la cinematografía latinoamericana y del mundo.
(2025-12-05). UNICEF apoya territorios de la provincia Granma afectados por el huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu 
(2025-12-04). Yasser Abu Shabab killed in Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Gaza's militia leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, was killed in the Gaza Strip, Israel's Channel 12 reported on Thursday.According to Israeli media, Yasser Abu Shabab was killed at the hands of unknown armed men.Abu Shabab is a Palestinian militant and the leader of the Popular Forces, which is an anti-Hamas armed group in the Gaza Strip.During the Gaza war, which lasted for two years, the Popular Forces, led by Yasser, worked along with the Israeli army against Hamas.Some sources reportedly said that he was killed at the hands of a Hamas fighter; however, the Palestinian group has not made any announcement re…
(2025-12-04). Talks on second phase of Gaza plan 'will begin very soon': Trump. newarab.com 
The A "truce" came into effect on 10 October, around two years after Israel began its relentless and indiscriminate assault in the Gaza Strip. But despite the agreement, Israeli violations have killed more than 360 Palestinians. | "We now have peace in the Middle East that is supported by 59 countries. It is extre…
(2025-12-04). Israel's Evolving Starvation of Gaza. aljazeera.com Most land left to Palestinians after the ceasefire isn't arable, while most fertile land is under Israeli control.
(2025-12-04). Gaza militia leader accused of collaborating with Israel killed: Reports. aljazeera.com Yasser Abu Shabab was infamous during Israel's war on Gaza, as his group was accused of stealing desperately needed aid.
(2025-12-04). ISIS-aligned Israel collaborator Abu Shabab killed. thecanary.co Yasser Abu Shabab, the leader of the ISIS-aligned, Israel-funded criminal gang named after him, has been killed today in Rafah, southern Gaza, according to local journalists and Israeli media. Who killed him is unclear, but while his group's fighters have been photographed relaxing with their weapons near Israeli troops. Some reports claim Shabab was ambushed, […] | By
(2025-12-04). Leader of anti-Resistance militias in Gaza killed. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — According to a local report from Gaza, Yasser Abu Shabab—a figure described as the ringleader of anti-resistance factions—has been killed.
(2025-12-04). Israeli drone strike kills five in Gaza despite truce. newarab.com 
An "Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike" in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP. | The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital…
(2025-12-04). Israel announces plans to reopen Rafah border crossing but only for Palestinians to leave Gaza. radiohc.cu Israel has announced that it plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, but only to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. No humanitarian aid can enter to feed the starving people of Gaza. | According to the World Health Organization, more than 16,500 sick and wounded people need to leave Gaza for medical care. This comes as Israel says that the partial remains returned by Hamas do not match the two hostages remaining in Gaza. Palestinian militants are reportedly struggling to find the remains amid the rubble. | Meanwhile, Israel has continued its drone strikes in Gaza, killing…
(2025-12-04). Hamas Condemns Israeli Raids as "Attempt to Evade" Ceasefire Terms. english.almanar.com.lb 
Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10th, the Israeli occupation military conducted a series of targeted raids across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. This localized escalation, according to local sources, appears to be an attempt to alter realities on the ground ahead of a potential next phase of the truce. Israeli warplanes …
(2025-12-04). Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest. scmp.com Israel was cleared on Thursday to enter the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest by the organiser, prompting Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to withdraw over the Gaza war and plunging the competition into one of the biggest rows in its history. | The broadcasters who had threatened to boycott the event cited the death count in Gaza and accused Israel of flouting rules meant to guard the contest's neutrality. Israel accuses its critics of mounting a global smear campaign against it.
(2025-12-04). Gaza amputees: Six thousand lives shattered by war. thecanary.co On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reveals a painful reality that reflects the scale of the humanitarian disaster left behind by the war, with nearly six thousand cases of amputation recorded over the past two years of aggression, most of them direct injuries caused by continuous bombing. In […] | By
(2025-12-04). Gaza militia chief Yasser Abu Shabab 'killed in Rafah shooting'. newarab.com 
Israeli outlets, including Ynet and Channel 14, said he died after a shooting linked to a feud between local families. | Channel 14 reported that Abu Shabab was killed under unclear circumstances, while Israel's Army Radio described the incident as an assassination carried out by armed men east of Rafah. | Ynet cited I…
(2025-12-04). World's most tyrannical government wants to free Venezuela from tyranny. strategic-culture.su By Caitlin JOHNSTONE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | If the US empire wants to make the world less tyrannical, its first and only…
(2025-12-04). There They Go Again in Venezuela. fpif.org Mark Twain allegedly quipped, "God created war so Americans would learn geography." Whether or not he actually said that, it would be a good test—for the world's mightiest military power to be prevented from waging war if a majority of Americans failed to find the alleged enemy on a world map. | This should not need to be said, but the United States has no legal authority to attack Venezuela (or Iran, Sudan, Somalia, or any other country). Nor does it have the legal right to engage in covert action to overthrow any government, including that of Venezuela. Should the United States do so, it will be opposed b…
(2025-12-04). Trump's Misdeeds: Who Will Judge Them? radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The arbitrary and criminal actions of convicted President Donald Trump are long and seemingly endless, as reflected in several articles by researchers and media outlets. | One of the latest actions demonstrating Trump's innate arrogance was his pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, imprisoned in the United States for drug trafficking and serving a 45-year sentence, while at the same time threatening to bombard Venezuela with false accusations of being a narco-state. | Last year, Hernández was convicted by New…
(2025-12-04). Caracas, Tehran to continue supporting peace diplomacy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil said Caracas and Tehran will keep supporting justice and peace diplomacy, as he thanked Iran for its solidarity in the face of US threats.
(2025-12-04). Converging Ideologies: China and Venezuela's Strategic Alignment Amid US Escalation. moderndiplomacy.eu China rejected US President Donald Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace was "completely closed," a move Beijing considered a "colonial threat" to Venezuelan national sovereignty and inconsistent with international law and the principles of the United Nations. This current US policy in Venezuela aims to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down and resign. President …
(2025-12-04). Venezuela's voice in rejection of unilateral coercive measures. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Yván Gil raised his voice today to denounce the 1,042 unilateral coercive measures imposed on Venezuela by the United States and its European allies.
(2025-12-04). Maduro comenta detalles de su conversación con Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, comentó este miércoles detalles de la conversación telefónica ´respetuosa y cordial ª sostenida con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, ocurrida hace aproximadamente diez días. El mandatario venezolano abogó por el diálogo de Estado a Estado.
(2025-12-04). Maduro comenta detalles de su conversación con Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, comentó este miércoles detalles de la conversación telefónica ´respetuosa y cordial ª sostenida con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, ocurrida hace aproximadamente diez días. El mandatario venezolano abogó por el diálogo de Estado a Estado.
(2025-12-04). Kagadi Man Beaten to Death over Cigarette. plusnews.ug 
A 30-year-old man has been beaten to death in Kyaterekera Sub-county, Kagadi District. The deceased has been identified as Saturday Justus, a resident of Kiyenzi Village in Kyaterekera Sub-county. According to the Kiyenzi Village Chairperson, Ronald Nsazumuhire, the incident occurred on Wednesday morning at around 5: 00AM following a bar fight reportedly triggered by a …
(2025-12-04). Nigerian parents left in suspense weeks after kidnappers abduct 300. aljazeera.com Parents in rural Nigeria still have no idea what has happened to their children weeks after kidnappers abducted 300.
(2025-12-04). Philly's William Way has raised the funds to renovate its historic home in Center City. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After months of uncertainty, the William Way LGBT Community Center announced this week that the nonprofit is not abandoning, but repairing its longtime home in Center City. | "Thanks to the support of multiple sources, including generous donors, and the efforts of our board, staff, and partners, we are pleased to share that the Center will return to the building once redevelopment is complete," said board co-chairs David Huting and Laura Ryan in a statement. | The update is…
(2025-12-04). Administrative detention: Israel hunts al-Balboul brothers again. thecanary.co Mohammed and Mahmoud al-Balboul were again arrested, earlier this month, by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). Over the years, they have been repeatedly detained by the IOF. Although Mahmoud has now been released, his brother Mohammed remains in prison under administrative detention. Administrative detention—repeated arrests for the al-Balboul brothers On June 9, 2016, Israeli occupation soldiers […] | By
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). President Ramaphosa hails new Sasol gas facility. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa hails new Sasol gas facility | President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the launch of Sasol's new Integrated Processing Facility in Inhassoro, Mozambique, describing it as a milestone in South Africa—Mozambique energy cooperation and a model for regional development. ⚪ Speaking at the ceremony on the margins of the
(2025-12-04). Volunteers key to advancing modernization. ecns.cn A file photo shows Wang Yizhi and her students at a border primary school in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.He called for efforts to promote throughout society the spirit of volunteers and to better leverage the active role of volunteers in order to facilitate social progress.
(2025-12-04). Trump Tightens H-1B Vetting With New 'Censorship' Test. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has introduced a sweeping new policy requiring U.S. consular officers to intensively scrutinize applicants for the H-1B visa, a program heavily relied upon by the American technology sector. The change was revealed in a State Department cable dated December 2 and obtained by Reuters. The H-1B program has long served as a …
(2025-12-04). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Belarusian State Technological University. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the staff of Belarusian State Technological University as the educational institution marks its 95th anniversary.
(2025-12-04). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-04). Algeria upholds 7-year jail term for French sports journalist. newarab.com 
An Gleizes, 36, is France's only journalist imprisoned abroad, and his jailing comes at a time of diplomatic friction between "This is a huge disappointment," his lawyer, Emmanuel Daoud, told AFP. | "All of this is very surpris…
(2025-12-04). Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against deposed PM Hasina's son. devdiscourse.com A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's expatriate son Sajib Wajed Joy, a month after sentencing his mother to death on charges of committing crimes against humanity.
(2025-12-04). Strait of Hormuz remains world's most strategic zone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran's role in securing the world's key energy corridor.
(2025-12-04). China targets vulgar, deceptive livestreaming practices. ecns.cn China's top cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that a special campaign targeting violations in online livestreaming has so far shut down more than 73,000 problematic livestream rooms and 24,000 accounts.
(2025-12-04). Earthquake reported in China's Xinjiang. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – An earthquake was felt in China and Kyrgyzstan, according to initial reports by the US Geological Survey (USGS) on Thursday.The USGS reevaled that a notable quake (5.8-magnitude) struck Tumxuk county in northwestern Xinjiang province of China.The Economic Times said that a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's Xinjiang region near Kyrgyzstan.Sources revealed that the quake took place at 1.14 p.m. IST.No reports have been released yet regarding structural damage or casualties.EQ of M: 6.2, On: 04/12/2025 13: 14: 07 IST, Lat: 41.10 N, Long: 78.61 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Xinjiang, China. | For more inf…
(2025-12-04). BP Abandon Teesside Hydrogen Plant. wattsupwiththat.com It cannot work without massive subsidies and I suspect BP have seen the writing on the wall. With interest in Net Zero dwindling and the public beginning to wake up the realities, BP are worried they will be left with a white elephant.
(2025-12-04). 'Inequality is shit' Take Back Power deliver crappy Christmas for the Ritz. thecanary.co 
Three supporters of Take Back Power have delivered a pile of shit to the Ritz to protest against inequality. Take Back Power is a new nonviolent civil-resistance group, demanding that the UK government establish a permanent citizens' assembly— a House of the People, which has the power to tax extreme wealth and fix inequality in […] | By
(2025-12-04). New York Times sues Pentagon over restrictive press policy, free speech rights. scmp.com The New York Times sued the US Department of Defence and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on Thursday in an effort to force the Pentagon to abandon its restrictive new press policy, the latest attempt by a US news organisation to reclaim access to government spaces. | The press policy, enacted last month, requires journalists to acknowledge that they could be branded security risks and have their Pentagon press badges revoked if they ask department employees to disclose classified and some types…
(2025-12-04). IRGC offers anti-terrorism expertise to SCO member states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced that the IRGC is ready to share its extensive anti-terrorism experience without restrictions with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
(2025-12-04). Cannabis is legal — so why are medical users still treated like criminals? thecanary.co 
"Weed will ruin your life," or so I was told as a teenager. Twenty years later, I am now one of 50,000 legal medical cannabis patients in the UK. Although the times have changed, with public opinion shifting in favour of drug reform, ignorance and stigma loom large. Legal cannabis patients are never the focus […] | By
(2025-12-04). UK extends soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks. ummid.com In a move to protect children and improve their health, the United Kingdom has extended the soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks.
(2025-12-04). Russian President Putin's two-day India visit begins today: Defence, trade, media on agenda. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin will land in Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day state visit to India, during which the two countries are expected to finalise several agreements. The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is Putin's first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict. | This is Putin's first visit to India since 2021 and holds significant importance as it aligns with the 25th anniversary of the India—Russia strategic partnership and the 23rd annual summit between the two nations. Upon arrival, Putin will attend a private dinner hosted…
(2025-12-04). Labour Peer: Net Zero is Fantastical and Incoherent and Must Be Abandoned. wattsupwiththat.com From THE DAILY SCEPTIC by Maurice Glasman This is the text of Lord Glasman's recent speech to the Global Warming Policy Foundation (watch here). To understand the first part, you need to know that…
(2025-12-04). Philadelphia has an abandoned vehicle problem. Here's how you can get deserted cars off your block. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! The City of Brotherly Love is plagued with derelict cars lining its streets, clogging curb space, collecting trash and frustrating residents. | These cars create parking problems in a city where finding a spot is often scarce. They also affect the
(2025-12-04). Track AIPAC website, a major shift of US public views on Israel. newarab.com 
Its profiles of Congress members from both the House and the Senate show detailed information on their donations related to Israel, ranging from those who received tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and oth…
(2025-12-04). Palestinian film-maker tells us about "the power of silent protest" thecanary.co Palestinian journalist and film-maker Juman Quneis will be speaking at the Leeds Palestinian Film Festival tonight. And ahead of the event, she told us why she's come all the way from the occupied West Bank to speak about her film The Loud Silence. Juman Quneis: "they chose a different way" Juman Quneis was studying in […] | By
(2025-12-04). Expert: Next year's fiscal moves to resemble 2025. ecns.cn China may stick to its "around 5 percent" annual growth target for 2026, while fiscal stimulus measures should mirror 2025 in scale and composition, with rebalancing proceeding gradually, said a renowned economist.
(2025-12-04). Why the labor movement backs the Target boycott. peoplesworld.org 
For a long time, Target—that popular mega-store that seemed to hit just the right combination of low prices and of-the-moment swagger—was everyone's darling, the go-to spot for everything from groceries to electronics, clothing, kitchenware and toys. Its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs were beloved and won customer loyalty among Black and Latino shoppers especially. …
(2025-12-04). Holiday tree lightings, Meek Mill, plus the chance to play blackjack with the Philadelphia Flyers in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org The weekend kicks off early on Thursday with the Philadelphia Rare Book Fair at Trinity Memorial Church, where more than two dozen booksellers gather to offer first editions, historic prints and provide free appraisals. From there, the city lights up with Holiday Festivals at multiple venues, including the Rose Tree Festival of Lights, Holly Nights, Astra Lumina, a Winter Wonder film series and more. Dance and music round out the week. Philadanco brings its acclaimed "Then & Now" program to the Kimmel Center starting Friday, featuring legacy works and a few world premieres. Also on Friday, hometown hero Meek Mill…
(2025-12-04). Israel issues evacuation order for southern Lebanon (+PHOTOS). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Israeli regime has threatened to launch an attack on Lebanon again.
(2025-12-04). Netanyahu will win again, because in Israel, 'there is none like him'. aljazeera.com His supporters defend him, his opponents cannot look past him and the centre keeps trying to bargain with him.
(2025-12-04). Ntuzuma pump station commissioned to enhance water security. sanews.gov.za Ntuzuma pump station commissioned to enhance water security | Residents in Ntuzuma, parts of KwaMashu, Inanda, and Durban north surrounding areas, will enjoy a more reliable water supply this Christmas following the completion and commissioning of the upgraded Ntuzuma Water Pump Station. | The eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday unveiled the upgraded state-of-the-art facility, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to stabilise and improve water services to the communities. | The event was attended by eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba, Chairperson of the Trading Services Committee Mdu Nkosi, and Deputy C…
(2025-12-04). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-04). A far-right tide is washing over Latin America. peoplesworld.org 
The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina's Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from their pores, a toxic sweat that has spread across the region. It would be easy to say that this is all due to the impact of Donald …
(2025-12-04). Ortagus suggested striking Nasrallah's funeral ceremony. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Israeli media says that US envoy Morgan Ortagus had suggested the Tel Aviv regime strike the funeral ceremony of the late Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
(2025-12-04). Ajanta Caves a heritage, must be preserved for generations to come: Robert Gill descendant. devdiscourse.com The Ajanta cave complex is a heritage that must be cherished and preserved for generations to come, according to Kenneth Ducatel, the great-great-grandson of renowned photographer and painter Major Robert Gill, who had documented the caves for years. Robert Gill, a British army officer, was commissioned by the Royal Asiatic Society to create a pictorial record of the Ajanta cave murals in 1845-46. He lived in these ancient Buddhist monuments for decades to complete this task. Four of his paintings are preserved at the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, an official said. Kenneth arrived in Chhatrapati Sambhajin…
(2025-12-04). The pope visits Hong Kong for 3 hours in 1970 — SCMP archive. scmp.com This article was first published on December 5, 1970 | By Staff reporters | A red letter day for Hong Kong Catholics | The 73-year-old pontiff, looking fit in spite of his strenuous Asian tour, responded warmly. At times he stretched out his arms in a symbol of loving embrace, at others he blessed the crowds gathered to see him.
(2025-12-04). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Tens of thousands in Bulgaria and thousands in France take to the streets to oppose austerity budgets; strikes and protests continue across Iran as currency in freefall; health union suspends Nigerian doctors' month-long stoppage with demands unfulfilled…
(2025-12-04). Mashatile commends role of media in holding leaders to account. sanews.gov.za Mashatile commends role of media in holding leaders to account | Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government recognises the media's vital role in shaping an informed and engaged society, urging journalists to continue holding elected leaders accountable. | "We hold your work in high regard. The global landscape emphasises the vital role of media professionals in democracy and governance. As journalists, you must commit to truth and ethics, prioritising education and public dialogue over entertainment. | "You must maintain high standards of accuracy, independence, fairness, and accountability by providing unb…
(2025-12-04). Putin's Trip To India Comes At A Mutually Opportune Time. thealtworld.com It'll strengthen their complementary balancing acts for averting disproportionate dependence on the American and Chinese superpowers amidst the global systemic transition to complex multipolarity. | Putin is on his
(2025-12-04). A visit to 'Silent Noodle Shop': if you need help, please tap me>. ecns.cn Dec. 3 marked the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At a noodle restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, run by eight hearing-impaired individuals, customers communicated with staff through writing and gestures, creating a quiet and warm atmosphere. Many regulars affectionately call it the "Silent Noodle Shop."
(2025-12-04). The rise of South Korea as a key arms dealer to the Middle East. newarab.com 
(2025-12-04). Trump favourite edges ahead in Honduras vote as opponent calls foul. scmp.com Honduran centrist candidate Salvador Nasralla on Thursday alleged fraud in the country's highly contested presidential vote after his Trump-backed rival Nasry Asfura pulled narrowly past him overnight. | Nasralla, in a post on X, said the screen displaying the vote data went blank at 3.24am and alleged "an algorithm changed the data", giving the higher tally to Asfura after Nasralla had been leading the vote count since Tuesday. The results are being updated on the electoral body's website.
(2025-12-04). Xi holds talks with Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). National security, defense power not subject to talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.
(2025-12-04). Even human suffering is unequal and exhausting. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-04). Pakistan says to let humanitarian aid into Afghanistan. newarab.com 
The countries have been locked in an increasingly
(2025-12-04). US Opens $800 Million Consulate Compound in Erbil, Iraq. news.antiwar.com The US on Wednesday officially opened a new consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, that is said to be the largest US consulate building in the world. The compound sits on 206,000 square meters, or about 50 acres, and cost about $800 million to build, and is a sign that the …
(2025-12-04). Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel. newarab.com 
Organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest – the world's largest music event – on Thursday began two days of debate about Israel's future participation, after mounting calls to exclude it, notably due to Members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) met behind closed doors and under tight security in Geneva, following threats of mass withdrawals from the annual show if Israel takes part next year. | Voting arrangements are also on the agenda, after Israel's Yuval Raphael was propelle…
(2025-12-04). Trump praises African leaders, who sign his deal as fighting continues. scmp.com US President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed a deal on Thursday aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo and opening the region's critical mineral reserves to the US government and American companies. | The moment offered Trump — who has repeatedly and with a measure of exaggeration boasted of brokering peace in some of the world's most entrenched conflicts — another chance to tout himself as a dealmaker…
(2025-12-04). SFDA Chief calls for unified global Halal mark. ummid.com Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) CEO, highlighted the urgent need for a unified global Halal mark.
(2025-12-04). Worker fired from disability charity after opposing genocide proscription of Palestine Action. thecanary.co The national disability charity Sense has fired one of its staff. This is because she took part in a protest against the ongoing genocide and the proscription of Palestine Action. Chloe is a member of the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain. On 19 July, Chloe joined a Defend Our Juries action, where she held […] | By
(2025-12-04). Meloni at Gulf Summit on Italy's Greater Role in Middle East. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reaffirmed her country's commitment to strengthening political and economic ties with Middle Eastern countries at the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit, reports highlight on Thursday.
(2004-12-25). Struggling McIlroy pulls in crowds as three share Australian Open lead. tribune.com.pk 
PGA Tour winner Ryan Fox, Australian Elvis Smylie and LIV golfer Carlos Ortiz upstaged Rory McIlroy to share the lead at the Australian Open Thursday as the Masters champion struggled with his putter on Royal Melbourne's tricky greens. | Thousands of fans queued early in order to secure a view of McIlroy and his crack-of-dawn tee time with fellow Masters winner Adam Scott and the popular Min Woo Lee, both Australians. | But Northern Irishman McIlroy struggled with a gusting northerly wind and sloped greens, ending seven off the pace after a rollercoaster one-over-par 72 containing five birdies and six bogeys.
(2025-12-04). Trump pushes for 'economic zone' as Lebanon, Israel begin talks. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a joint Lebanese-Israeli American outlet Axios reported details of Wednesday's meeting, where civilian representatives from Lebanon and Israel publicly engaged for the fi…
(2025-12-04). New armed republican group describes local politicians as "legitimate targets" thecanary.co A video has emerged of a group of masked, armed men menacing politicians in the Newry, Mourne, and Down area for threatening "our ways of life". The statement is read by a man seated at a table, with a pistol alongside him. He is flanked by two other masked men, who are also armed. A […] | By
(2025-12-04). Community Space in a Privatized Land. counterpunch.org 
I've read dozens of books published by PM Press since its inception a couple decades ago. I've reviewed a good number of the ones I've read. In that time, I've grown to respect their continuity, their politics, their books, and their approach to publishing. Consistently radical and non-sectarian, the books they have published represent the
(2025-12-04). DAILY MEMO: Feds Detain U.S. Citizens and Take Street Vendor's Cash Box. lataco.com Federal immigration raids are escalating in intensity, with more people being profiled and taken without due process.
(2025-12-04). Appetite for imported goods boosts consumption. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are displaying vibrant purchasing power for imported products and foreign brands, and this has become a key driver for consumption upgrade fueled by enhanced logistic efficiencies, preferential policies such as lower tariffs, and an expanded list of permitted imported goods.
(2025-12-04). UN warns Sudan's Kordofan faces mass atrocities as fighting spreads. aljazeera.com Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region.
(2025-12-04). Franz Ferdinand's Hong Kong gig, magic mushroom therapy: 7 Lifestyle highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. British film about Hong Kong immigrants showed grim reality of their new lives | Founded in 1982 as an offshoot of Channel 4, Film4 was committed to reinvigorating British cinema by platforming new voices and exploring complex, contemporary subjects. The 1988 immigration drama Soursweet is a prime example.
(2025-12-04). Texas Cities Have Some of the Highest Preterm Birth Rates in the US, Highlighting Maternal Health Crisis Nationwide. counterpunch.org 
Seven years ago, at 30 weeks into a seemingly low-risk pregnancy, I unexpectedly began to bleed. Doctors diagnosed me with complete placenta previa. Then, while on bed rest at 32 weeks, my placenta suddenly ruptured, leading to an immediate emergency cesarean section. I became one of about 10% of women giving birth in Nigeria to
(2025-12-04). Rubio says Trump to get involved in Sudan peace efforts as civil war rages. aljazeera.com US secretary of state says US president is 'the only leader in the world capable of resolving the Sudan crisis'.
(2025-12-04). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Belarus' Industry Ministry denies fake news about Zubr-brand car production launch. eng.belta.by As of today, no enterprise in the sector has received official permission or any other authorizing documentation from the Belarusian Industry Ministry for the production of Zubr brand cars.
(2025-12-04). Locals in New Orleans Brace for Immigration Crackdown. truthout.org Hundreds of U.S. Border Patrol agents are reportedly set to begin a major immigration crackdown across much of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi this week as part of what has been dubbed operation "Swamp Sweep." The planned action follows similar surges in Chicago (operation "Midway Blitz") and Charlotte, North Carolina (operation "Charlotte's Web"), where agents have been accused… |
(2025-12-04). A top-level warning of heightened global financial risks. wsws.org The combination of record levels of government debt and the involvement of speculative capital in its financing is presenting "new financial stability challenges," according to the Bank for International Settlements.
(2025-12-04). Patrick Lawrence: Zionism on the Upper East Side. scheerpost.com Park East Synagogue, New York. (Gryffindor/Wikimedia Commons) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Patrick Lawrence / We watch in horror from afar as the Zionist terror state continues its genocide against t…
(2025-12-04). Iraq backtracks on Hezbollah, Houthi terror designation. newarab.com 
Iraq has walked back its designation of Lebanon's The original listings appeared in issue No. 4848 of the Gazette, which publishes binding state decisions that only take effect once printed. | The document, shared by MP Mustafa Sanad, showed that Decision No. 61 from the Committee for the Freezing of Terrorists' Assets had placed both groups on…
(2025-12-04). 7 Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attack north of Al-Khalil (Hebron) in occupied West Bank: Palestinian medical sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-04). Top Senators expose Trump's fascist playbook. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—Even before extremist Republican Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office on January 20, progressives warned of his fascistic tendencies and plans, often citing his platform, and highlighting what former Labor Secretary Robert Reich calls "Trump's playbook of dictators." But too few people, even on the left side of the electorate, listened. After all, those …
(2025-12-04). Trump live: DRC, Rwanda leaders in Washington sign peace deal. aljazeera.com US President Donald Trump met the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Washington.
(2025-12-04). The New York Times sues Pentagon over press policy that violates the First Amendment. radiohc.cu The New York Times is suing the Pentagon over its new press policy that requires media outlets to pledge not to gather information unless defense officials formally authorize its release. | Earlier this year, reporters at the Times, along with several other media outlets, gave up their press passes rather than comply with the Pentagon's new policy. The Times argues in its lawsuit that the Pentagon's policy "is exactly the type of speech — and press — restrictive scheme that the Supreme Court and D.C. Circuit have recognized violates the First Amendment." | The Pentagon's inspector general is set to re…
(2025-12-04). Iran taking new steps to boost security along borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran is implementing new security measures along its borders to defend against reported escalating threats in the east and the west.
(2025-12-04). FBI charges man with planting pipe bombs on eve of January 6, 2021 Capitol riot. scmp.com The FBI arrested a 30-year-old Virginia man and charged him on Thursday with planting a pair of pipe bombs in Washington the night before the January 6, 2021, assault on the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, capping a years-long investigation that gave rise to numerous conspiracy theories. | The suspect, Brian Cole Jnr, of Woodbridge, was charged with use of an explosive device and attempted malicious destruction by means of explosive materials, Attorney General Pam Bondi and…
(2025-12-04). Chemical cocktail: how safe is your food? thecanary.co Every week, millions in the UK pick-up everyday staples from bread, fruits, to vegetables which they trust are safe to eat. Recent studies have found pesticide residues nestled in these products, whose long-term health effects remain poorly understood. Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK) found that three-quarters of fruit, and a quarter of vegetables tested […] | By
(2025-12-04). Parliament Winter Session 2025 from Monday Dec 1: Key Bills. ummid.com The Parliament Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the winter session of the Parliament this year will start on Monday and continue till December 19, 2025.
(2025-12-04). CTET Feb 2026 registration starts, Apply before Dec 18. ummid.com Online registration and application process for the 21st edition of the Central Teaching Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started.
(2025-12-04). Parliament Approves UGX 8 Trillion Supplementary Budget. plusnews.ug 
Parliament approved an additional UGX 8.1trillion in supplementary expenditure for the 2025/26 financial year. The expenditure was approved after a heated debate in the House. Opposition MPS had warned of what they described as "runaway fiscal indiscipline" and the growing reliance on borrowing to fund government operations. Shadow Finance Minister Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda condemned what …
(2025-12-04). Besigye Moves to Halt Treason Trial Over Constitutional Petition. plusnews.ug 
Lawyers representing jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye have asked the High Court to halt his treason trial, which is currently before Judge Emmanuel Baguma. The matter came up on Thursday, when Dr. Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola, were appearing in the court to take a plea. Assistant Director of …
(2025-12-04). Trump Is Poised To Privatize Legal Aid For Migrant Children. levernews.com The Trump administration is sabotaging a legal defense program for tens of thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children, according to government documents and an internal letter from immigration lawyers sounding the alarm reviewed by The Lever. As a result, the legal-aid program may soon fall into the hands of a for-profit Immigration and Customs Enforcement technology contractor, an unprecedented move that would privatize critical legal services for some of the most vulnerable children in the country.The vendor, which
(2025-12-04). Cuba reiterates rejection of unilateral coercive measures. radiohc.cu On the occasion of the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, reiterated today the rejection of this type of sanction, due to its arbitrariness and negative impact on the countries that suffer them. | Through the social network Twitter, the Minister insisted on calling for dialogue, multilateralism, and the right to self-determination of peoples as essential principles in international relations. | He emphasized that the commemoration, celebrated for the first time this December 4, aims to raise global awareness about the negative impa…
(2025-12-04). Free Starlink in Sumatra as Soft Power Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Recently in Sumatra, Indonesia, there have been major landslides and flash floods that have caused extensive damage in affected areas such as Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. Severe damage has occurred in various areas. Thousands of homes have been damaged, infrastructure has collapsed and many victims have been separated from their families. This disaster …
(2025-12-04). United Nations warns of famine among Sudanese children. plenglish.com Khartoum, Dec 4 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations has reportedly warned of the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Sudan, where more than 30 million people, including 15 million children, are suffering from hunger due to the war.
(2025-12-04). Tunisia arrests top opposition leader Nejib Chebbi in widening crackdown. aljazeera.com Ahmed Nejib Chebbi is among dozens of government critics facing years-long prison terms after 'sham trial'.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction. portside.org Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction |
(2025-12-04). Murshidabad will not accept politics of riots, says Mamata after TMC MLA's suspension. devdiscourse.com Hours after the TMC suspended MLA Humayun Kabir for allegedly pursuing communal politics over his plan to lay the foundation of a "Babri Masjid-style" mosque, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the people of Murshidabad will never accept the "politics of riots". Without naming Kabir, Banerjee told a public rally in Murshidabad that the "Trinamool Congress does not practise communal politics and is firmly against it", invoking the district's pluralistic history to caution against attempts to disturb communal harmony. "We cannot forget the history of Murshidabad. Siraj-ud-Daulah is revered…
(2004-12-25). Norris faces nerve-shredding three-way scrap to claim maiden title. tribune.com.pk 
Lando Norris will battle his own nerves as much as his rivals' speed as he bids to end Max Verstappen's four-year reign as F1 world champion in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. | After two weekends of self-inflicted setbacks, championship leader Norris and his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri need an error-free event to ensure Red Bull's number one cannot complete a spectacular end-of-season recovery in glorious style. | For the first time since a four-way scrap at the final race in Abu Dhabi in 2010, the title will be decided by a contest involving more than two drivers with McLaren, in particular,…
(2025-12-04). Eurovision organisers debate whether Israel should be barred from contest. aljazeera.com Jury may vote along with the public if EBU cannot prevent bids that sway the public, as Israel allegedly did last year.
(2025-12-04). Restoration of Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization is carrying out restoration work on parts of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam, two of the country's most iconic ancient sites.
(2025-12-04). BMA gears up for festive season operations. sanews.gov.za BMA gears up for festive season operations | The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will on Sunday brief media on festive season law enforcement operations. | Masiapato is expected to give details of security arrangements for the busy 2025/26 festive period. | The Commissioner will also provide a report on the work of the Authority for Quarter 2 of the 2025/2026 financial year, highlighting the recent movement patterns of people and goods across ports of entry. | The BMA will also announce important requirements for travellers at ports of entry for both the departure and…
(2025-12-04). Solar Bankruptcy: Pine Gate Renewables (boom to bust continues). wattsupwiththat.com "What about the triple-digit number of creditors who banked on a loser? What about taxpayers who funded around 30 percent of the solar investment? … Ben Catt is just another rent-seeker, a political crony, like Sunnova's John Berger, benefitting at the expense of just about everyone else."
(2025-12-04). Trump hails "historic triumph" as Rwanda and Congo sign U.S.-brokered peace deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called a "great day for Africa, great day for the WORLD" as Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi signed a sweeping peace and economic accord at the White House on Thursday. Flanked by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump cast the deal as a signature diplomatic achievement, asserting it will help end decades of bloodshed in eastern Congo while expanding U.S. access to the DRC's critical mineral reserves. "This ends 30 years of senseless war, jobs, prosperity, and peace for mill…
(2025-12-04). Macao launches barrier-free navigation service ahead of national para games. ecns.cn A barrier-free navigation service app was launched in Macao on Wednesday, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as the region prepares to co-host the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics.
(2025-12-04). China ranks first globally in six key scientific fields: latest reports. ecns.cn China has topped the global "research frontiers heat index" in six of 11 major scientific fields, while the U.S. leads in five, latest reports jointly released on Wednesday by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the global analytics firm Clarivate show.
(2025-12-04). As Macron eyes China deals to revive industry, trade shows tables have turned. scmp.com French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Chinese companies to invest in France and transfer know-how in emerging sectors like batteries, electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels — highlighting growing concerns over the widening technological gap between the two countries. | "We want to welcome more Chinese investment through projects and re-industrialisation strategies, and this is what will allow us to break the cycle we're currently in," he said on Thursday in Beijing, where he attended a…
(2025-12-04). US admiral denies 'kill them all' order in Caribbean boat strike. scmp.com A US Navy admiral commanding the US military strikes on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, but a stark video of the attack left grave questions as Congress scrutinises the campaign that killed two survivors. | Admiral Frank "Mitch" Bradley appeared for a series of closed-door classified briefings at the Capitol as lawmakers conduct an investigation after a report that he ordered the follow-on…
(2025-12-04). Australia's Unwanted Tiger Attack Helicopters May Go To Ukraine: Reports. twz.com 
(2025-12-04). AMU Civil Service Coaching 2026: RCA Entrance Test, Application Deadline Revised. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has rescheduled the Entrance Test conducted for the university's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) and also extended the last date of application.
(2025-12-04). Trump administration threatens to withhold money for SNAP benefits. radiohc.cu The Donald Trump administration is threatening to withhold money for food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in most Democratic-controlled states next week, unless they share information on who exactly is receiving those benefits. | Earlier this year, the agriculture secretary had requested the information to verify the eligibility of 42 million recipients. Soon after, 22 states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the request. | In October, a federal judge issued a temporary injunction that prevents the Department of Agriculture from demanding the da…
(2025-12-04). How Trump Fueled an Affordability Crisis. counterpunch.org 
The clients begin arriving at the Lansing Community Food Pantry, about 25 miles southeast of Downtown Chicago, before the doors even open on Tuesday mornings. Some line up in their cars. Others arrive on bicycles. These days, clients are even known to bring suitcases to carry away the fruits, vegetables, canned goods, and other items that Jim
(2025-12-04). Track AIPAC' website, a major shift of US public views on Israel. newarab.com Its profiles of Congress members from both the House and the Senate show detailed information on their donations related to Israel, ranging from those who received tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and oth…
(2025-12-04). Zionist lobby groups and the German press attempt to censor pro-Palestinian art exhibition. wsws.org A coordinated campaign is underway by Zionist lobby groups and the German press to censor and/or close the exhibition "Commune — The Paradox of Similarity in the Middle East Conflict", which has been on display in Potsdam since mid-November.
(2025-12-04). Another devastating Israeli strike on Lebanon captured on video. aljazeera.com Video captured an Israeli strike destroying a building in southern Lebanon, this time in al-Majadel.
(2025-12-04). Ralph Nader on Trump's 'Entrenching Dictatorship,' Reclaiming Congress, and the Fight Against Big Money. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By As a "Fight Club" of eight senators led by Bernie Sanders challenges Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's handling of President Trump, we speak with Ralph Nader, who has been taking on the Democratic P…
(2025-12-04). Claim: "lack of long-term revenue certainty" is Crashing Aussie Renewable Investment. wattsupwiththat.com Are renewables investors worried the subsidies could cease?>
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales. grist.org 
Zillow, the largest real estate listing site in the U.S., has removed a feature that allowed people to view a property's exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints from the industry and some homeowners that it was hurting sales. | In September last year, the online real estate marketplace
(2025-12-04). Campaigners disrupt Oil Executive awards dinner in London. thecanary.co To highlight damage caused by the oil and gas industry, campaigners from Fossil Free London interrupted the World Energy Council Assembly's dinner at the Hilton in Mayfair on 3 December. Oil and gas executives had gathered to present and receive industry "achievement awards". Award nominees and attendees included Shell, BP, and Ithaca Energy. Campaigners chanted […] | By
(2025-12-04). UK Novichok report blames Putin for 'reckless' poisoning of ex-Russian spy. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin must have ordered the Novichok nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in 2018, in a "reckless" display of power that led to the death of an innocent woman, a UK public inquiry concluded on Thursday. | Skripal was found along with his daughter Yulia slumped unconscious on a public bench in the southern English city of Salisbury in March 2018 after Novichok was applied to the front door handle of his nearby home.
(2025-12-04). Negotiating in Moscow on the negotiations. strategic-culture.su By Larry C. JOHNSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in…
(2025-12-04). Cuba denounces before the United Nations that "sanctions are an act of economic warfare" radiohc.cu This Thursday, December 4, on the occasion of the first celebration of the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, promoted by the United Nations (UN) to raise global awareness of their negative impacts, the representative of Cuba delivered one of the most forceful interventions of the day, denouncing before the General Assembly that these sanctions imposed without the endorsement of the Security Council constitute "instruments of political punishment that harm entire populations with the same aggression as any "A form of direct violence."
(2025-12-04). Manifestation of religious belief: Smith v Manchester City Council [2025] EWHC 2987 (KB). ukhumanrightsblog.com 
By Georgina Pein To what extent does the law afford protection to couples looking to foster children, in circumstances where that couple possesses (and vocalises) strong religious beliefs? This was the issue for consideration before Turner J, who heard this appeal in the King's Bench Division of the High Court. Judgment was handed down on …
(2025-12-04). Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision. portside.org Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision |
(2025-12-04). Mainstream media is driving bigoted flag bollocks. thecanary.co If you had the misfortune of only reading mainstream media, you might be under the impression that racist bigots putting up flags across the country have mysterious and complex reasons for doing so. Instead of just, you know, being racist bigots who want to intimidate Black and Brown people. Over in the corporate media world, […] | By
(2025-12-04). Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify. aljazeera.com Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire.
(2025-12-04). World Council of Churches hold its Executive Committee Meeting in East China's Hangzhou. ecns.cn The World Council of Churches (WCC), at the invitation of the China Christian Council (CCC), convened its Executive Committee Meeting in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, from November 20 to 25, 2025.
(2025-12-04). Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead. portside.org Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead |
(2025-12-04). Has the Pentagon really exonerated Pete Hegseth over Signal leaks? aljazeera.com US defense secretary was accused of putting military personnel in danger when he used messaging app to discuss strikes.
(2025-12-04). Ukraine has many things against it right now: Trump. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — US special envoy Steven Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner had a "very good" meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, but it remains to be seen what comes out of it, US President Donald Trump says.
(2025-12-04). Asia Markets Mixed as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Rate Decision. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets opened Thursday with a mixed performance as investors weighed weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve's looming policy decision. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.8%, while MSCI's broad Asia-Pacific index outside Japan fell 0.1%, dragged down by losses in Korea and New Zealand. Wall Street had advanced on Wednesday, led by small-cap stocks, …
(2025-12-04). President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa mourns passing of former SARS Commissioner Oupa Magashula | President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the family and friends of former South African Revenue Service Commissioner (SARS) Oupa Magashula, who has passed away at the age of 63. | In a statement on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said his thoughts are with the Magashula family, as well as the friends and associates of the former Commissioner, who held office from July 2009 to July 2013. | Magashula passed away after an extended period of illness and hospitalisation. | In his early career, he worked as a trade union…
(2025-12-04). 'Technical Matter'. Expert weighs in on NATO admission. eng.belta.by Discussing the likelihood of NATO membership for Ukraine, Nikolai Platoshkin noted that for Russia there are two fundamental positions.
(2025-12-04). The Constitution vs. the Commander-in-Chief: The Duty to Disobey Unlawful Orders. counterpunch.org 
Every military servicemember's oath is a pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It is not an oath to a politician. It is not an oath to a party. And it is not an oath to the police state. Yet what happens when those same men and women are being told—by
(2025-12-04). Inició en Matanzas ensayo clínico con medicamento Jusvinza. radiohc.cu En la occidental provincia de Matanzas inició un ensayo clínico con el medicamento cubano Jusvinza, dirigido a tratar la poliartritis residual en pacientes convalecientes de chikungunya. | La investigación se desarrolla en el Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Docente Comandante Faustino Pérez y forma parte del trabajo del Centro de Ingeniería Genética y Biotecnología (CIGB). | Según explicó la doctora Yudisay Reyes Pelier, especialista en Oncología y miembro del Grupo de Investigaciones Clínicas del CIGB, el estudio evaluará la eficacia del fármaco para reducir el dolor y la inflamación articular, una de las secuelas m…
(2025-12-04). Ministro cubano de Justicia ratifica política de tolerancia cero a las drogas. radiohc.cu El ministro de Justicia de Cuba, Oscar Silvera, ratificó este jueves la política de la isla de tolerancia cero a las drogas. | En conferencia de prensa, el también presidente de la Comisión Nacional de Drogas, explicó que la nación encara hoy mayores desafíos en el enfrentamiento a este flagelo, por la presencia internacional de sustancias narcóticas más diversas y potentes. | Asimismo aseguró que en el territorio nacional la presencia y consumo de drogas es limitado, aunque existente, y destacó que se trabaja en conjunto con varios factores de la sociedad para el combatir este tipo de conductas basándose en un e…
(2025-12-04). Reconocen en Roma labor de médicos cubanos en el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana. cubadebate.cu Esa labor solidaria cubana en Italia, en el campo de la salud, es continuación de la brindada en 2020 por brigadas del Contingente Médico Henry Reeve en las norteñas ciudades de Crema y Turín, durante la lucha contra la pandemia de la Covid-19.
(2025-12-04). Cuban Women Draw in their Debut in the World Cup Qualifiers. radiohc.cu Havana, December 3 (RHC) — The Cuban women's national team drew 2-2 with Saint Kitts and Nevis in their opening match of the Concacaf Women's World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2027. | The Cubans started the match trailing in the 15th minute of the first half, forcing them to come out determined to mount a comeback in the second half. | Just 53 minutes in, Cecil Aldana leveled the score with a close-range finish, giving the home side a comfortable lead. The Antonio Maceo Stadium in Santiago de Cuba erupted in the 71st minute when Aldana converted a penalty to give them the advantage. | The Cuban team played bet…
(2025-12-04). Cuba Sends 18 Gladiators to Qualifying Tournament in Panama. radiohc.cu Havana, December 3 (RHC) — Cuba will rely on 18 competitors in the wrestling tournament that serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. | Martín Torres, the national commissioner for this sport, commented that the event will be held from the 5th to the 7th of this month in Panama. The island nation has registered its six best men in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, as well as its six best women in freestyle. | The Greco-Roman team will be led by Luis Orta (67 kg), the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, who will be joined by Kevin de Armas (60 kg), Yoel Antomarchi…
(2025-12-04). USA contro Cina: come l'America manipola l'Asia orientale. strategic-culture.su La pressione costante è un tentativo di provocazione ripetuta e un soft power di stress continuo su Pechino, ma la strategia è ben nota ai cinesi. | Segue nostro Proseguendo nella nostra analisi delle strategie degli Stati Uniti d'America contro la Cina, ricopre un ruolo fondamentale il controllo politico, lobbistico, finanziario e militare esercitato nei confronti dei Paesi limitrofi. | Un obiettivo centrale nel contrasto alle operazion…
(2025-12-04). Meet Noor Inayat Khan Only Woman With Indian Roots Honoured by French Post. ummid.com French postal service, La Poste, has honoured Noor Inayat Khan with a commemorative postage stamp for her role in the French Resistance as an undercover British agent during the Second World War.