(2025-12-31). Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold. aljazeera.com After his trip to the US, Israel's prime minister returns home in an apparently strong position.
(2025-12-31). 'Humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic'. tehrantimes.com Foreign ministers from ten nations have voiced alarm over the sharp deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Gaza, warning that the situation has reached "catastrophic" levels.
(2025-12-31). Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders slam Israel's Gaza ban. aljazeera.com Humanitarian organisations Oxfam and Doctors Without Borders are slamming Israel's decision to ban them from Gaza.
(2025-12-31). Rothschild's Gaza Land Grab. globalresearch.ca [This article was first posted by GR in February 2025.] | It was disappointing enough that President Trump's first meeting with a foreign leader was with Israeli war criminal Bibi Netanyahu. But it got worse. During their joint press conference …
(2025-12-31). These are the countries attacked by Israel in 2025. aljazeera.com In 2025, Israel carried out thousands of attacks in Gaza, with at least 10,600 attacks record across multiple countries…
(2025-12-31). Operation Domino: Italy's War on Palestinian Charity and the Criminalization of Survival. counterpunch.org 
In a chilling escalation of state repression, the Italian government has launched a full-scale judicial assault on the Palestinian solidarity movement. The targets are no longer just individual voices of dissent; they are the very infrastructure of Palestinian survival. This week, under the codename Operation Domino, the Guardia di Finanza and DIGOS orchestrated a theatrical
(2025-12-31). Israel warns suspending aid for organizations operating in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Israel has warned that it would suspend from January several aid organisations operating in Gaza for failing to provide details about their Palestinian staff, accusing two Doctors Without Borders employees of links to militant groups. | The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism said in a statement that the move was part of Israel's decision to "strengthen and update" regulations governing the activities of international NGOs in the Palestinian territory. "Humanitarian organisations that fail to meet security and transparency requirements will have their licenses suspended," the ministry said.
thetricontinental.org (2025-12-31). Saint José Gregorio Hernández and the Splendour of Venezuelan Popular Resistance
Amid the Trump administration's intensified imperialist siege in the Caribbean, Venezuelans have turned to the recently canonised Saint José Gregorio Hernández (1864–1919) as a symbol of national pride, unity, and steadfastness.
(2025-12-31). Israel to bar aid NGOs from Gaza as cancer patients face death. newarab.com 
(2025-12-31). Israel Bans Dozens of Aid Groups from Operating in Gaza, Including Doctors Without Borders. 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 By Dave DeCamp / <...
(2025-12-31). World toasts end of 2025 amid Trump tariffs, Gaza truce. tribune.com.pk 
People around the world toasted the end of 2025, bidding farewell to one of the hottest years on record, packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. | New Year celebrations took on a sombre tone in Sydney as revellers held a minute of silence for victims of the Bondi Beach shooting before fireworks lit up the harbour city at the stroke of midnight. | Heavily armed police patrolled among hundreds of thousands of people lining the Sydney shore barely two weeks after a father and son allegedly opened fire on a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people in Australia's deadli…
(2025-12-31). UN urges Israel against expelling charities from Gaza. newarab.com 
The UN has urged "The UN and its partners are urging the Israeli authorities to reconsider today's announcement on
(2025-12-31). This is how the GHF weaponised food aid in Gaza. aljazeera.com Thousands of Palestinians were killed or injured at or near food distribution sites in Gaza this year.
(2025-12-31). 'Catastrophic' situation ahead in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in Gaza, saying the situation was "catastrophic". | The warning came a day after US President Donald Trump warned Palestinian militant group Hamas there would be "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | "As winter draws in, civilians in Gaza are facing appalling conditions with heavy rainfall and temperatures dropping," the ministers of Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Jap…
(2025-12-31). Somali President Warns Israeli Recognition of Somaliland Could Fuel Gaza Displacement Plan. english.almanar.com.lb Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said the Israeli regime's decision to recognize Somaliland was "unexpected and strange" and could be connected to plans to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza. Speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera from Istanbul on Tuesday, Mohamud said the move by the Israeli regime carried broader implications for Palestinians and regional …
(2025-12-31). Australian union leaders support anti-protest laws after Bondi shooting. wsws.org Victorian trade union leader Luke Hilakari said pro-Palestine protesters had "made all the points they need to make about Gaza" and "they just need to back off."
(2025-12-31). Virtual reality is helping Gaza's children briefly escape war. newarab.com 
(2025-12-31). Which aid groups is Israel banning from Gaza now — and what will it mean? aljazeera.com Israel's latest move could amplify a deep humanitarian crisis spawned by its genocidal war on Gaza.
(2025-12-31). Gaza: 10 Global Powers Declare Humanitarian Situation 'Catastrophic'. thinktank.pk As winter grips the Gaza Strip with heavy rains and plunging temperatures, a coalition of 10 influential countries has issued a stark warning: the humanitarian situation in Gaza has become catastrophic. Foreign ministers from Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland released a joint statement highlighting a "renewed deterioration" that threatens …
(2025-12-31). Palestinians in Gaza say 'lives will be destroyed' by Israel's NGO ban. aljazeera.com Displaced people in Gaza warn new restrictions on aid group will 'lead to catastrophe' in devastated enclave.
(2025-12-31). How many countries has Trump bombed in 2025? aljazeera.com Venezuela is the latest country to be hit by US strikes as the Trump administration ramps up military interventions.
(2025-12-31). Trump launches aerial strike on Venezuela amid Democratic Party silence. wsws.org CNN confirmed Tuesday that the CIA conducted a drone strike inside Venezuela on December 24, the first air strike on the country since the US military buildup began in August.
(2025-12-31). Cuba raps new US coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — The Cuban government has condemned the United States' unilateral coercive measures against Venezuela and Iran, after Washington announced oppressive sanctions on the two nations on Tuesday.
(2025-12-31). Venezuela, Russia, and the return of nuclear signaling. tehrantimes.com GOA – At a time when global discourse is saturated with managed outrage and selective morality, certain crises are rendered invisible not because they lack consequence, but because they expose uncomfortable truths about power. Venezuela is one such crisis. Rarely discussed beyond caricatures of authoritarianism or economic failure, it has now re-entered the global stage in a far more unsettling form — as a strategic fault line in an intensifying confrontation between imperial persistence and geopolitical resistance.
(2025-12-31). From Roosevelt to Trump: The Monroe Doctrine and US imperialism's predatory record in Venezuela. wsws.org Washington's aims encompass far more than Venezuela, amounting to a drive for the recolonization of Latin America and the subordination of the region to US profit interests and preparation for world war.
(2025-12-31). US Alleges Unverified Land Strikes in Venezuela Amid Rising Civilian Deaths in SOUTHCOM Killing Operation (+Primazol). orinocotribune.com
(2025-12-31). Will Netanyahu be able to visit the UN in Mamdani's New York. newarab.com 
During his election campaign, New York's incoming mayor, The Israeli Prime Minister has
(2025-12-31). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2025-12-31). Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Burkina Faso ‚Äåbook second place in Group E at ‚the Africa ‚Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan.
(2025-12-31). Lebanon in 2025: A nation adrift in chaos and defiance. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT —2025 offered no respite for Lebanon. Fleeting moments of calm only exposed deeper rot gnawing at the state's foundations. Institutions crumble under chronic mismanagement, while political forces wallow in disarray.
(2025-12-31). Police search for suspects following shooting in Hazyview. sanews.gov.za Police search for suspects following shooting in Hazyview | Police have implemented a 72-hour activation plan and are searching for suspects following a shooting incident in which three people were shot along Nyongane main road in Hazyview. | The incident occurred on 30 December at approximately 17: 30. | "Upon responding to a complaint, police found two adult males with gunshot wounds, who were certified deceased at the scene. A woman sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to hospital in a critical condition. | "A two-year-old infant, who was also in the vehicle was unharmed," the South African Police…
(2025-12-31). The world's population explosion demands new energy and electricity channels. onlineopinion.com.au Utilizing but not replenishing the natural resources of Planet Earth has limitations.
(2025-12-31). Tehran slams Netanyahu's decades of anti-Iran rhetoric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has reacted to a CNN video compilation highlighting decades of repeated claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran's nuclear program.
(2025-12-31). UAE-Pakistan Ties: A Tradition of Friendship and Shared Prosperity. thinktank.pk The recent official visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Pakistan marks a remarkable milestone in the centuries-old friendship between our two nations. Welcomed with the highest honors and a warm embrace of fraternal respect, President Al Nahyan's visit not only reaffirms the enduring …
(2025-12-31). Three powerful explosions heard in Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Media sources report that three explosions were heard near a newly established Israeli military base in southern Lebanon.
(2025-12-31). When Karachi watched films together. tribune.com.pk 
On weekday afternoons in Karachi, cinema halls once filled with rickshaw drivers, labourers, students skipping lectures, and families looking for relief from the heat. The seats were worn, the projectors unreliable, but the promise was simple: for a few hours, everyone could sit in the dark and disappear into a story. | That version of cinema is now almost gone. | As single-screen cinemas continue to shut down and movie-going shifts into mall-based multiplexes with ticket prices touching Rs1,500, Pakistan's film community is asking a question that goes beyond box office numbers: what happens to a city when aff…
(2025-12-31). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-31). Rawalpindi police tighten security for New Year celebrations. tribune.com.pk 
Rawalpindi Police have implemented a comprehensive security plan to ensure public safety on the occasion of the New Year, with strict measures in place to prevent aerial firing, fireworks, and one-wheeling. | More than 5,000 police officers and personnel have been deployed to perform security duties, while over 850 traffic wardens remain on duty to ensure the smooth flow of traffic. In addition, more than 70 special checkpoints have been established across the city to curb one-wheeling. | According to details, under the supervision of City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi Khalid Hamdani, stringent security arra…
(2025-12-31). Silent Celebration: Hong Kong Rings in New Year Without Fireworks. devdiscourse.com Hong Kong's New Year celebrations will forgo their traditional fireworks display following a devastating fire in November that claimed at least 161 lives. This year, the city will welcome 2026 with a music show featuring the soft rock duo Air Supply in the Central business district.
(2025-12-31). Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump's new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.
(2025-12-31). The Trump Administration's Fight To Fund Scientists. wattsupwiththat.com "If the universities truly believe that it takes 60-70% of a research grant to provide facilities, utilities, and other basic support, then that is easy to prove by opening the books," said Sanjay Dhall, a research physician at the University of California, Los Angeles. "I suspect however, that opening the books would reveal that a significant chunk of these funds, or even the majority, are paying an army of unnecessary administrators."
(2025-12-31). Xi stresses advancing rural areas' vitalization. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for advancing all-around rural vitalization and accelerating agricultural and rural modernization in 2026, the first year of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, highlighting food security, farmers' incomes and integrated urban-rural development.
(2025-12-31). Health ministry observes national social work day. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ministry of health commemorated the 40th national social work day on Wednesday, highlighting intersectoral collaboration to support children within the health system.
(2025-12-31). CAT 2025 Result Out: List of 10 Toppers. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-31). Tens of thousands of school jobs cut in 2025 as Trump escalates war on education. wsws.org As Democrats join with Republicans to divert $1 trillion to the military budget, schools are being starved of resources.
(2025-12-31). 85 years since Finland's alliance with Nazi Germany. wsws.org Eighty-five years ago, the ruling camarilla around Marshal Gustav Mannerheim invited Nazi Germany to garrison Finland and began preparations for the invasion of the Soviet Union.
(2025-12-31). LVM3-M6 launch marks significant stride in India's space sector: PM Modi. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation's LVM3-M6 mission Wednesday December 24, 2025 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest ever, into its intended orbit.
(2025-12-31). Somali FM expresses gratitude to Iran for its stance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is grateful for Iran's positions in condemning the Zionist regime's move against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity by recognizing Somaliland.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-31). LIVE: Israel's ban on aid groups to have 'horrific' outcomes in Gaza
Israel says it will suspend more than three dozen humanitarian organisations, including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), for failing to meet its new rules for aid groups working in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip
apnews.com (2025-12-30). Israel to halt operations of several humanitarian groups in Gaza starting in 2026Israel on Tuesday said it had suspended more than two dozen humanitarian organizations, including Doctors Without Borders and CARE, from operating in the Gaza Strip for failing to comply with new registration rules.
independent.co.uk (2025-12-30). Trump says military struck 'big facility' in Venezuela in possible biggest escalation of conflict so far "We just knocked out, I don't know if you read or you saw, they have a big plant or a big facility…where the ships come from," the Republican president said. "Two nights ago we knocked that out, so we hit them very hard."
He didn't provide further information about the apparent military action.
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-30). Harsh Winter in Gaza Worsens Suffering after Two Years of Genocide – UNRWA Harsh winter weather in the Gaza Strip "is compounding more than two years of suffering" for the Palestinian population, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has warned.
"More rain. More human misery, despair and death," UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said in a statement on X on Sunday.
truthout.org (2025-12-31). All Security Council Members Except US Condemn Israeli Recognition of SomalilandAt an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday regarding Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland, 14 of 15 member states joined Somalia's permanent representative to the UN in condemning what the ambassador called an "act of aggression" ' and at least one denounced the Trump administration's defense of Israel's move.
2025-12-29: In the Eyes of Truth guest Rachel Blevans. US to Russia and back. Lets talk.
A fun, but also serious and urgent discussion of geopolitical issues currently facing Ukraine, USA, and Russia.
(2025-12-31). Iranian women weightlifters have bright future: Anoushiravani. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Sajjad Anoushiravani, president of the Iran Weightlifting Federation, given the strong talent and potential of Iranian women, they will soon win medals at the Asian and even world level.
(2025-12-31). Resilient Chinese economy quells volatility. ecns.cn The world economy faced strong headwinds in 2025, primarily as a result of escalating trade tensions thanks to the US' "reciprocal tariffs", causing substantial uncertainties in supply chains and the global economy.
(2025-12-31). Through the Eyes of Little Crow. progressive.org An excerpt from We Survived the Night by Julian Brave NoiseCat.
(2025-12-31). Shocking Seven-Year Ordeal: Brothers Charged in Prolonged Rape Case. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have initiated legal proceedings against two brothers following allegations that they raped a woman over seven years, starting from her minor years, a police official reported on Wednesday.
(2025-12-31). 'Sincaraz' set to dominate as 2026 kicks off. tribune.com.pk 
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set for more world domination in 2026, starting at the Australian Open, while Aryna Sabalenka is bubbling with confidence as she chases further Grand Slam success. | The new season gets under way on Friday with the mixed-teams United Cup in Perth and Sydney, headlined by women's world number two Iga Swiatek and men's world number three Alexander Zverev. | Top-ranked Sabalenka, who is pursuing a third Melbourne Park trophy, starts at the Brisbane International from January 4-11 in a stellar field also boasting Australian Open champion Madison Keys and fourth-ranked Amanda An…
(2025-12-31). Xi renews call to boost grain output after trade war sharpens China's food security push. scmp.com President Xi Jinping has issued a mandate to expand grain production as China moves to shield its food supply from global volatility, calling for renewed efforts to modernise agriculture and rural areas over the coming year. | Speaking at a two-day work conference in Beijing that ended on Tuesday, Xi urged a "no-relaxation" approach to grain output and called for higher overall production capacity and efficiency by integrating high-quality land, seeds, machinery and farming techniques.
(2025-12-31). Thai forces blockade Cambodian village with shipping containers. aljazeera.com Cambodian villagers have told Al Jazeera they're being prevented from returning to their homes by Thai forces.
(2025-12-31). Minister meets with family of late SANDF member. sanews.gov.za Minister meets with family of late SANDF member | The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has met with the family of the late corporal T.J. Motsamai, who lost his life during a recent military operation. ⚪ The Minister was accompanied on her visit on Tuesday by the SANDF Surgeon General, Chief of the South African Military Health Services, Lt Gen (Dr) Peter Maphaha and Joint Operations Headquarters, General Officer Commanding, Maj Gen Godfrey Thulare, as well as other senior military personnel. ⚪ "The engagements were undertaken to convey condolences to the bereaved family and to provid…
(2025-12-31). Meet Mohammed Haris: The Owner of Al Hind Air, India's latest airline. ummid.com The Al Hind Air, owned and promoted by T. Mohammed Haris, has finally obtained the much needed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
(2025-12-31). RRB CEN 09/2025: Application starts on Jan 21 for 22,000 vacancies. ummid.com The Indian Railways has issued Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notification void CEN 09/2025 to fill around 22,000 Group D Level -1 vacancies and posts.
(2025-12-31). The Award Donald Trump Deserves. counterpunch.org In Donald Trump's bizarre concept of the world, he is campaigning for the Nobel Peace Prize but what he really should receive is an equivalent of the Golden Raspberry (Razzie) Awards presented as a parody of the Academy Awards to those movies least deserving of Oscars. Here are some of his qualifications for the first
(2025-12-31). 10 Good Things That Happened in 2025. worldbeyondwar.org 
It's true — 2025 has been a hard year. It's easy to focus on the disasters, and there have been many. But we also had real victories that moved us closer to a better world. Here are some of my highlights from 2025. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-31). AS700 airship receives production certificate, readies for flight services. ecns.cn An AS700 airship hovers over the tarmac at an airport in Jingmen, Hubei province, on Tuesday.The AS700, the largest airship China has developed, received its production certificate on Tuesday from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, paving the way for its delivery.
(2025-12-31). Remembrance of a Miracle at the United Nations: Father Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, President of the SixtyThird UN General Assembly, 2008-2009. globalresearch.ca On Monday February 5 2024, we commemorate Padre Miguel d'Escoto, a powerful voice, whose Legacy will live forever. | I had the opportunity to meet Padre Miguel d'Escoto in 2016. We had extensive conversations at his home on the outskirts of …
(2025-12-31). Continents' rhythms out of sync in 2025. ecns.cn The year 2025 made it clear that the planet no longer moves in a single rhythm. Each continent lives its own historical tempo, creating a global mismatch, with the result being accelerated time in the Global South, regressive time in the Global North, suspended time in Europe, futuristic time in Asia and a state of maximum alert in the Pacific. Five clocks, five pulses and five simultaneous futures.
(2025-12-31). Film, television and trends and events in art and culture in 2025. wsws.org It was inevitable that new tensions should find expression in artists' work and erupt as well as within existing industries and institutions…
(2025-12-31). The 91 drones of stupidity. strategic-culture.su It is time for Zelensky to go. Either willingly or by force. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Senseless and without dignity | Imag…
(2025-12-31). US audits Somali Americans for possible denaturalisation. newarab.com 
President "Under US law, if an individual procures citizenship on a fraudulent basis, that is grounds for denaturalisation," Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement that was fir…
(2025-12-31). SEPTA's year in review — from its doomsday budget and train fires to equipment failures and World Cup prep. whyy.org 
Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! SEPTA reported some positive changes over the past year, like the appointment of
(2025-12-31). Hong Kong Stocks Soar Nearly 30% in 2025 Amid AI Optimism. devdiscourse.com In a remarkable turnaround, Hong Kong stocks soared by nearly 30% in 2025, marking their best performance since 2017. This upswing was mirrored in Shanghai, where the market enjoyed its most robust year in six years, gaining 18% as optimism about Chinese artificial intelligence developments overshadowed economic slowdown concerns.
(2025-12-31). End of 2025: How the 'kill line' shatters the American Dream. ecns.cn As 2025 draws to a close, a term originally from the gaming world, the "kill line", has recently entered online discussions as a lens to understand U.S. social and economic vulnerability, sparking widespread debate.
(2025-12-31). Karachi bans pillion riding, limits fireworks on New Year's Eve. tribune.com.pk 
Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi has imposed a two-day ban on pillion riding, the carrying or display of arms, aerial firing, and the use of fireworks ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations. | In a notification issued on Wednesday, Naqvi outlined that the move comes in response to concerns over large gatherings expected at Sea View, with a significant number of young people arriving in cars and on motorcycles. These gatherings are feared to cause traffic congestion and inconvenience to local residents. | The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) for South Zone, Karachi, warned that such gatherings coul…
(2025-12-31). GATE 2026 Mock Test, Paper Schedule Released. ummid.com IIT Guwahati, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026, has released the GATE 2026 Paper Schedule and Mock Test on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2025-12-31). German thieves steal up to $105m in 'Ocean's Eleven' heist: What we know. aljazeera.com While the robbers remain at large, customers are furious about the Christmas break robbery.
(2025-12-31). China launches two new satellites for space target detection test. ecns.cn China sent two new satellites into orbit on Wednesday from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. The Shijian-29A and Shijian-29B satellites were launched at 6: 40 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March 7A carrier rocket.
(2025-12-31). Brazil legend Roberto Carlos undergoes emergency heart surgery. tribune.com.pk 
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack that required emergency surgery earlier this week, Spanish media reported on Wednesday. | The 52-year-old former left-back, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, was on vacation in Brazil when he visited a hospital in São Paulo for what was initially described as a routine medical check-up on his leg. During examinations, doctors discovered a serious underlying issue — a blood clot that had significantly reduced his heart's pumping capacity. | Medical staff quickly…
(2025-12-31). From Belarus to Brussels in 17 Minutes: What It Means for European Security. thinktank.pk In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Russia has officially deployed its advanced nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile system in Belarus as of December 30, 2025. The Russian Defence Ministry released footage showing mobile launchers during combat training exercises, confirming the system has entered active combat duty. This move places a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) on …
(2025-12-31). People perform 'circle dance' to pray for a bountiful new year in Qingha. ecns.cn People dressed in their traditional attire perform the Anzhao dance in Huzhu Tuzu Autonomous County, Qinghai Province on December 30, 2025, to pray for a bountiful harvest and good fortune in the New Year.
(2025-12-31). CDF lauds Balochistan's patriotism, vows to thwart Indian-sponsored proxies' inimical designs. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday praised the resilience and patriotism of the people of Balochistan and vowed to thwart the inimical designs of Indian-sponsored proxies seeking to propagate violence and disrupt development in the province. | The army chief was interacting with participants of the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The workshop focused on Balochistan's socio-economic development and its strategic importance for Pakistan. | In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that…
(2025-12-31). Steps Taken Towards a European Sky Shield. moderndiplomacy.eu Amid growing Russian drone and aerial incursions outside of Ukraine, European NATO members are discussing ways to mitigate the Kremlin's provocations while simultaneously strengthening the continent's air defense capabilities. With a divergence from a unified, cohesive strategy between Europe and the current U.S. administration, the European continent will need to take proactive measures toward a …
(2025-12-31). Iran's export to Africa up 77% in 8 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of Iran's export to African countries in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21) reached $849 million, reflecting a 77-percent increase compared to the same period last year, an official with Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.
(2025-12-31). China Mandates 50% Domestic Equipment Rule for Chipmakers to Accelerate Self-Reliance. moderndiplomacy.eu China has begun requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically manufactured equipment when adding new semiconductor production capacity, according to three people familiar with the policy. The rule is not publicly documented but is being enforced through the state approval process for new or expanded fabrication plants, with companies required to demonstrate compliance via …
(2025-12-31). FO voices concern over Yemen violence, opposes unilateral actions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan expressed deep concern over the resurgence of violence in Yemen and strongly opposed unilateral steps by any Yemeni party that could further escalate the situation, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Wednesday. | Reiterating its long-standing position, the foreign office reaffirmed support for Yemen's unity and territorial integrity and for all efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace and stability in the war-torn country. | "Pakistan strongly opposes unilateral steps by any Yemeni party that may further escalate the situation, undermine peace efforts, and threaten the peace and stability of…
(2025-12-31). China in elite global manufacturing club. ecns.cn The growth in China's manufacturing sector in 2024 propelled it to the elite club of the world's leading manufacturing powers, surpassing Japan for the first time, according to a report released on Tuesday.
(2025-12-31). Bulgarians worry over rising prices as country adopts euro. aljazeera.com Bulgaria is saying goodbye to the lev and officially adopting the euro, but some citizens worry about higher prices.
(2025-12-31). How fans made Palestine impossible for sport to ignore in 2025. newarab.com 
Over the last few years it has been increasingly difficult to follow and spectate on sport for entertainment purposes only, and in 2025 this felt heightened. Despite the expected dominance from those expected to win, there remains enough intrigue to stick around and stick it out. What is more difficult to locate is how we harness this communal act of seeing into something we can actually hold on to. | Since the genocide began in October 2023, after 75 years of brutal and unrelenting occupation, the world around us is indelibly marked by what Palestinians have had to endure and what we are complicit in inflicting…
(2025-12-31). Cameroonians shift toward clean cooking solutions with eco-charcoal. globalvoices.org 
Just two Sub-Saharan countries, South Africa with 90 percent and Gabon with 91 percent, had relatively high access to clean cookingGlobal VoicesBurning charcoal. Original public domain image from Eco-charcoal, a product made using methods and materials that minimize environmental harm, is gradually replacing
(2025-12-31). December 2025: Season of ICE Terror in NJ, ICE Breaking News No. 5. fightbackbetter.com 
(2025-12-31). ROK leader's visit to help boost bilateral ties. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung will make a four-day state visit to China starting on Sunday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, noting that the visit is expected to play a positive role in advancing the two countries' strategic cooperative partnership.
(2025-12-31). Armenian community, genuine part of Iranian nation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The Armenian community of Iran is not a minority, but a genuine and deep-rooted part of the Iranian nation, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri said during his visit to the Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tehran on Tuesday,…
(2025-12-31). Chip Conflict: China and Netherlands Clash Over Nexperia Control. devdiscourse.com China has called on the Netherlands to rectify what it describes as 'mistakes' over chipmaker Nexperia, urging the removal of barriers to global chip stability.
(2025-12-31). Popular music in 2025: Signs of resistance emerge amid war, fascism and corporate conformity. wsws.org Overall, musicians made their strongest statements outside the recording studio, reflecting the growing mass opposition within the world population.
(2025-12-31). China fires missiles in drills. tribune.com.pk 
China launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter aircraft and navy vessels around Taiwan on Tuesday for a second day of live-fire drills aimed at simulating a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports and assaults on maritime targets. | Taipei, which slammed the two-day war games as "highly provocative and reckless", said the manoeuvre failed to impose a blockade on the island. | AFP journalists in Pingtan — a Chinese island at the closest point to Taiwan's main island — saw a volley of rockets blast into the air at around 9: 00 am (0100 GMT) on Tuesday, leaving trails of white smoke.
(2025-12-31). Indian FM meets Pakistan NA speaker on sidelines of Khaleda Zia funeral. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyan Jaishankar briefly met Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Wednesday on the sidelines of the funeral ceremonies of former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia, marking the first such interaction between senior officials of the two rivals since their military conflict in May. | The meeting took place at the residence of Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Zia was Bangladesh's first woman prime minister and one of the country's most influential political figures. Her death was marked by a state funeral, with flags flown at half-…
(2025-12-31). The Life and Public Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. "A War Hero Who Was Appalled by War" globalresearch.ca First published on January 27, 2025 | In light of the news that President Trump has signed an executive order for a "plan" (as if one were needed) for the release of the JFK assassination files (as well as the MLK, …
(2025-12-31). How Emerging Technologies Are Redefining the Future of Warfare. moderndiplomacy.eu The impact of emerging technologies on the character of war and operational art must be understood with conceptual distinction. Carl Von Clausewitz has defined the nature of war as "an act of [violent] force to compel our enemy to do our [political] will." The nature of war remains the same: it's a political instrument rooted …
(2025-12-31). Mpumalanga conducts law enforcement operations. sanews.gov.za Mpumalanga conducts law enforcement operations | The South African Police Service (SAPS), in collaboration with other law enforcers, continues to conduct operations aimed at preventing and combating crime in places of interest in Mpumalanga. | Their efforts yielded significant results across Nkangala, Ehlanzeni and Gert Sibande Districts during an operation conducted between 26 and 29‚ÄØDecember. | "The results show our relentless determination to deal decisively with crime and ensure safety for members of the public," Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr)…
(2025-12-31). Prime Minister Starmer: "Selling Britain by the Pound" globalresearch.ca [First published on February 26, 2025] | In 1973, the rock band Genesis titled their album 'Selling England by the Pound'. They did so for various reasons. The phrase was taken from a Labour Party slogan of the time, reflecting …
(2025-12-31). Iran, Russia hold joint energy working group meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Iran-Russia Energy Working Group meeting was held, co-chaired by Iran's Deputy Oil Minister for International and Commercial Affairs and Russia's Deputy Energy Minister, during which emphasis was placed on operationalizing strategic memoranda of understanding between the two countries.
(2025-12-31). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: for is not common patriotism — it's Nazi-led mobilisation. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-31). Rashid to lead Afghanistan in T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
All-rounder Rashid Khan will lead a strong Afghanistan side in the Twenty20 World Cup after seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi and off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman returned for the marquee tournament set for February-March. | All-rounder Gulbadin Naib and seamer Naveen-ul-Haq also found places in the 15-member squad for the 20-team tournament that will be played in India and Sri Lanka. | The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. | Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the last World Cup in 2022, registering victories against fancied sides including New Zealand, Wes…
(2025-12-31). Students join Iran shopkeepers' protests. tribune.com.pk 
Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. | According to Ilna, a news agency associated with Iran's labour movement, protests erupted at 10 universities across the country, including seven in Tehran that are among the country's most prestigious. | Protests also broke out at the technology university in the central city of Isfahan and institutions in the cities of Yazd and Zanjan, Ilna and state-run IRNA reported. | On Tuesday, security forces and riot police we…
(2025-12-31). Recognition, freedom, and the assault on transgender existence. onlineopinion.com.au Defunding gender-affirming care isn't just bad policy. It is the state denying recognition, and in doing so, undermining its own moral authority.
(2025-12-31). Harsh words, firm stance: How Iran reacted to Trump threats? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iran's reaction to the latest US—Israeli threats was clear, strong, and coordinated. High-ranking Iranian officials emphasized that Iran's defensive and nuclear capabilities are sovereign rights and will never be compromised.
(2025-12-31). DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of families have fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Uvira near the Burundi border to escape fighting between the army and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group, local sources said Tuesday. | The anti-government M23 seized Uvira, a strategic city of several hundred thousand inhabitants, on December 10, giving it control of the land border with the DRC's ally Burundi. | Just days before, the Congolese and Rwandan governments had signed a peace deal in Washington. | Under US pressure, the M23 announced a week later its withdrawal from Uvira and called for "mediators and other partners…
(2025-12-31). Construction of major UHV project gets underway. ecns.cn China has broken ground on an ultra-high voltage transmission project, a key green artery designed to transmit massive amounts of renewable energy from the western parts of Inner Mongolia autonomous region to the industrial heartland of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
(2025-12-31). How to approach the rise of "right-wing populism" in Europe. uwidata.com Retired Ambassador Ozan Ceyhun spoke about the rising right-wing populist parties in Europe. Ceyhun, who most recently served as Türkiye's ambassador to Austria for 4 years and 10 months, worked for the majority of his 44-year career in several EU countries, mostly Germany. His tenure ended in December 2024. During his time in Vienna, Ceyhun …
(2025-12-31). America's Loss Of Science And Loss Of Virtue. popularresistance.org The Trump administration has issued a death warrant for science. This kills one of America's greatest most productive avenues to GDP growth. Simple-minded people are determining the future course of the country. After all, science is foundational to America's economy. | This legacy for America is destined to be the antithesis of what's found in the writings of Marcus Aurelius' world-famous notebooks, filled with words of wisdom about leading an honorable life, Meditations, one of the world's great pieces of literature by one of the wisest minds of the ancient world Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) the 16th…
(2025-12-31). What is behind the Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen? aljazeera.com United Arab Emirates says its troops are pulling out of Yemen after the attack by Saudi Arabia.
(2025-12-31). Iran's President Warns Response to Any US-Israeli Attack Would Be 'Severe'. news.antiwar.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Tuesday that Iran would have a "severe" response to any "aggression" against the country, comments that came a day after President Trump said he would support another Israeli attack on Iran. "The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to any oppressive aggression will be harsh and regrettable," Pezeshkian …
(2025-12-31). Policymakers Must Address Earnings Instability. counterpunch.org 
Current policy debates are often focused on static income or employment status, such as being employed or unemployed, and annual income changes. However, the growing issue of earnings stability is largely overlooked in these discussions. On December 17, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois) reintroduced the Schedules That
(2025-12-31). Will Mamdani's Inauguration Open a New Chapter for New York City's Muslims? truthout.org On January 1, New York City's first ever Muslim and South Asian mayor will take office, inheriting the largest police force in the United States while assuming responsibility for a city that's seen a rise in immigration raids and deportations ever since Donald Trump became president over the last year. Zohran Mamdani's victory in November came on the heels of a campaign focused on making the city… |
(2025-12-31). Hezbollah weapons deadline: What's next for Lebanon amid Israeli strikes? aljazeera.com End of 2025 marks deadline for first phase of disarming Hezbollah, but group says it will not give up its weapons.
(2025-12-31). Uganda Detains Prominent Rights Activist as Election Approaches. moderndiplomacy.eu Ugandan police have detained Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist and outspoken government critic, as President Yoweri Museveni's administration intensifies its crackdown on dissent ahead of the January 15 general election. Police confirmed Bireete's detention in a post on social media platform X, saying she is in custody and will be brought before a …
(2025-12-31). Call for public to remain in the safe zones at beaches. sanews.gov.za Call for public to remain in the safe zones at beaches | The City of Cape Town has appealed to the public to remain in the safe zones at beaches and other public amenities. | "Our beaches and swimming pools have attracted thousands of visitors so far this season, and we expect another bumper weekend as Cape Town rings in the new year," the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Francine Higham, said on Tuesday. | Since 1 December there have been 19 non-fatal drownings at Cape Town's beaches. Four fatal drownings have been recorded over this period. Two are the subject of police investigations…
(2025-12-31). Government encouraged by progress as SA ushers in the New Year. sanews.gov.za Government encouraged by progress as SA ushers in the New Year | As the nation welcomes the New Year, President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is encouraged by signs of progress that are laying the groundwork for even better outcomes in the year ahead. | "Yes, much more still needs to be done. We therefore enter the New Year with renewed hope, greater purpose and even greater confidence in the potential of our great country and its people," the President said on Wednesday in a message to the nation. | While acknowledging the persisting challenges facing the country, the President said government was continuing…
(2025-12-31). Terrorist cell dismantled in southeast Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — A terrorist cell linked to hostile and terrorist groups and involved in plotting attacks against security forces has been identified and arrested in southeast Iran.
(2025-12-31). Pakistan stuck in transition in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
If 2025 had a single defining theme for Pakistan cricket, it was imbalance. The senior men's side hovered between promise and frustration, rarely terrible but seldom convincing, while the country's younger teams delivered trophies, belief and a sense of direction that the present often lacked. | Across formats, Pakistan played eight Tests, 23 ODIs and 29 T20Is in 2025. The raw numbers tell a mixed story: one Test win, three defeats and four draws; 11 ODI wins against 11 losses with one no-result; and 17 T20I victories from 29 matches, many of them in bilateral series that did little to settle bigger questions.
(2025-12-31). Hajj 2026 4th Waiting List of 1,259 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the fourth waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 1,259 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 08, 2026.
(2025-12-31). Pakistan women completes active year. tribune.com.pk 
The year 2025 proved to be a landmark period for Pakistan women's cricket, marked by sustained international activity, a successful ICC Women's World Cup qualification campaign, notable individual milestones and a strengthened domestic and pathways structure under the Pakistan Cricket Board. | At the international level, the highlight of the year was Pakistan women's emphatic performance in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, hosted in Lahore in April. | Competing against Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand and West Indies, Pakistan won all five of their matches to qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup in…
(2025-12-31). PM Shehbaz stresses dialogue, diplomacy for regional peace in call with Saudi crown prince. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, during which he stressed the importance of dialogue and diplomacy for preserving regional peace and stability, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement. | According to the statement, the conversation was held in a very warm and cordial atmosphere. During the call, PM Shehbaz conveyed his respectful regards and good wishes to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as to the Crown Prince. | The prime…
(2025-12-31). Head hopes for post-series drinks. tribune.com.pk 
Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series. | Players and staff from both teams routinely meet for drinks at the end of an Ashes series but extended farewells for several England players and staff prevented it at The Oval after the fifth test in 2023. | The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. | Australia batter Head said he looked forward to the prospect of post-series drinks at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and that b…
(2025-12-31). Passenger trips of 3 major Hainan airports exceed 50 million in 2025. ecns.cn The combined passenger throughput of the three major airports in the Hainan Free Trade Port — Haikou Meilan International Airport, Sanya Phoenix International Airport and Qionghai Boao International Airport — has exceeded 50 million passenger trips in 2025 for the first time, setting a new annual record, as of Tuesday.
(2025-12-31). 75 Years Ago: Nazi Germany Lies in Rubble and How the Wehrmacht's Ultimate Defeat Came About. globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published by GR in May 2020, is pertaining to the continued struggle between the Nazis and Soviets in the 1940s. It is both important and necessary to stress that despite having no formal military …
(2025-12-31). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 31. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 31.
(2025-12-31). CUET 2026: NTA Releases Registration Guideline, Syllabus. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the guidelines for registration, syllabus and online application process for the candidates planning to appear in the Common University Entrance Test or CUET 2026 (UG).
(2025-12-31). History: Why Ethnic Cleansing is Consistent with the Ideology of Political Zionism. globalresearch.ca The idea of purging Palestine of its non-Jewish inhabitants lies at the core of the ideology which undergirds Israel.
(2025-12-31). Ivory Coast fight back against Gabon to top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon. aljazeera.com Ivorians to face Burkina Faso in last 16 while Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique play Nigeria.
(2025-12-31). Anti-immigrant confrontation in New Zealand. wsws.org Far-right, anti-immigrant groups are being cultivated and accommodated by key sections of the political establishment in response to mounting social and political opposition.
(2025-12-31). Philly Pops ticket holders may get their day in court over concerts that never happened. Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The fallout from the The suit filed on behalf of ticket holder Carol L. Callahan names as defendants the former Pops parent company Encore Series, Encore's CEO Frank Giordano, Ticket…
(2025-12-31). Russia reacts to renewed US, Israeli threats against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the recent threats made by the US President and Israeli regime's prime minister against Iran.
(2025-12-31). New Year's dining spurs Shanghai consumption. ecns.cn With the arrival of 2026 just around the corner, New Year's Eve activities, which started 10 days before the night itself, have become a trendy hook for promoting consumption in Shanghai, according to multiple sources.
(2025-12-31). Ukraine in 2025: Failure of the Peace Initiative, Russia's "Strategic Military Successes" , Ukrainian Losses at 1.5 Million Soldiers. globalresearch.ca When Moscow launched the special military operation (SMO) to end the NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict, very few people thought it would last longer than a few months. | And indeed, Russia didn't want a protracted confrontation that would drag on for years, …
(2025-12-31). Industry analysts predict "wave of bankruptcies" in 2026, as job losses mount in auto parts industry. wsws.org Falling sales and profits, as well as the impact of Trump's tariffs, are among the factors pushing restructuring and downsizing among auto parts suppliers in the US and globally.
(2025-12-31). IRCS wishes 'valuable human achievements for nations' in New Year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has wished valuable human achievements for nations and red crescent societies around the world in 2026.
(2025-12-31). Road closures for Cape Town's New Year event. sanews.gov.za Road closures for Cape Town's New Year event | The City of Cape Town has advised the public of several road closures in the Central Business District (CBD) on New Year's Eve. ⚪ The Cape Malay Road March will usher in the New Year with traditional Malay music, drums and marching as several choirs take to the streets of the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. ⚪ The evening will begin with a procession from Rose Street in Bo-Kaap at 8: 30pm, before making its way down Wale Street and concluding in Adderley Street. ⚪ The event is expected to finish at approximately 4am on Thursday, 1 January 2026. | "Th…
(2025-12-31). Estate workers in Sri Lanka's central district protest, demand decent housing after cyclone. wsws.org The decades-long demand for decent, livable housing for Sri Lanka's plantation workers has reemerged with urgency after Cyclone Ditwah devastated estates across all 25 districts.
(2025-12-31). Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River. truthout.org SAN JACINTO RIVER, Texas — Over the past 30 years, federal and state agencies in Texas have allowed hundreds of oil and chemical barges to amass in a once-tranquil section of the San Jacinto River, just east of Houston. Only about 100 barges were on the six-mile stretch of water in 1990, according to a Public Health Watch analysis of archival satellite imagery. Today, at least 600 crowd the… |
(2025-12-31). Switzerland's New Security Strategy Sparks Fierce Debate Over Swiss Neutrality's Future. "The Russians are Coming" globalresearch.ca For years, Switzerland, the Swiss Government that is, has been moving gradually towards NATO and the European Union (EU). As is now in the open, NATO and the EU are intent walking hand-in-hand towards the next war against Russia. There …
(2025-12-31). Mohamed Salah's goal takes Egypt to AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals. ummid.com Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star who is also leading Egypt national football team, Saturday scored a classic goal to beat South Africa and take the Pharaohs to 2025 Africa Cup Quarter-Finals.
(2025-12-31). First 'Grassland curling' attracts 350 competitors. ecns.cn Known as "grassland curling," Barigai follows similar rules to curling. Tanshaga involves flicking bone pieces placed on a wooden track with fingertips to hit the target for different point values.
(2025-12-31). Did Mark Zuckerberg Throw $77 Billion in Our Money Into the Toilet? counterpunch.org 
Meta recently announced that it was sharply cutting back its Metaverse division so that it could put more money into its AI projects. This is after its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, spent around $77 billion to build up his Metaverse, which apparently never really caught on with users. On the one hand, this can be seen
(2025-12-31). Trading at PSX turns choppy as investors lock in gains. tribune.com.pk 
Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange remained choppy on Wednesday as early optimism faded in the face of mounting profit-taking. This volatile performance came after a sustained rally over recent sessions, prompting investors to adopt a cautious stance. | The benchmark KSE-100 index kicked off the session on a bullish footing, racing to an intra-day peak of 175,232.90 and briefly breaching the landmark 175,000-point level for the first time. However, the momentum could not be sustained. As the session progressed, investors chose to lock in gains, prompting a gradual retreat from the day's highs. As a result,…
(2025-12-31). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-31). Iran warns against US threats, reaffirms full preparedness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to deliver a decisive and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression, citing recent threats made by Donald Trump.
(2025-12-31). White House 'looking at' denaturalising Somali Americans for alleged fraud. aljazeera.com Trump renews attacks on Somali Americans a day after freezing federal childcare funding to Minnesota over fraud claims.
(2025-12-31). Israel violates Syrian sovereignty in Quneitra countryside. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Israeli regime forces have carried out a new incursion into the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria, according to Syrian media.
(2025-12-31). Sylvia Ageloff and the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org In a four-part series published in February 2021, the WSWS refuted the 80-year-old unchallenged narrative that Sylvia Ageloff was an innocent dupe who was used by Mercader to gain access to Trotsky.
(2025-12-31). Visits point way to better future for all. ecns.cn On the cold afternoon of Jan 22, President Xi Jinping traveled for nearly an hour along mountain roads to reach a once flood-stricken village in Northeast China's Liaoning province, to offer support to residents who had been relocated to new homes.
(2025-12-31). Iran, a paradise for nature lovers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A land of remarkable natural diversity, Iran boasts a great range of natural diversity. From high mountain peaks and peaceful forests to golden deserts and vibrant wetlands, the country has something unique to offer every nature lover.
(2025-12-31). Call to remain vigilant as SA ushers in New Year. sanews.gov.za Call to remain vigilant as SA ushers in New Year | The South African Police Service (SAPS) is urging men and women to be extra vigilant when going out to various places of entertainment as the country ushers in the New Year. ⚪ The SAPS has picked up on a modus operandi that is being utilised by syndicates to rob mainly men of their belongings. ⚪ "This festive season, the SAPS has noted a number of cases reported in various parts of the country like Gauteng and the North West where men who left with women from drinking places would end up being robbed or in some instances killed," SAPS spokesperson Brigadier At…
(2025-12-31). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2025-12-31). Russia Says Putin Ordered Expansion of Ukraine Buffer Zone in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's top general said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of what Moscow calls a buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine in 2026. Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces were advancing in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions near the Russian border. Gerasimov said he inspected the "North" troop …
(2025-12-31). L.A. TACO's Most-Read Lists and Guides of 2025. lataco.com This year, L.A. TACO compiled unique lists and guides for our readers to deepen their appreciation for L.A. and the people in it. We shared our top picks for local independent businesses, ways to get involved within your community, and strategies for resisting ICE in Los Angeles.
(2025-12-31). DAILY MEMO: ICE Returns to Santa Maria for Fourth Day in a Row; At Least 40 Taken. lataco.com ICE agents were active in Santa Maria in the early morning, plus multiple sightings in Hemet, Thermal and Mecca.
(2025-12-31). Mashatile hails Brian Hlongwa as political educator and lifelong activist. sanews.gov.za Mashatile hails Brian Hlongwa as political educator and lifelong activist | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa as a lifelong activist, political educator and intellectual contributor to the African National Congress (ANC) and the transformation of government. | Mashatile was delivering the eulogy at Hlongwa's funeral service at Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg on Wednesday. Hlongwa passed away on Tuesday, 22 December after a short illness. ⚪ He served as Gauteng's Member of the Executive Council for Health from March 2006 to May 2009 and was also a member…
(2025-12-31). Indonesia's Criminal Code Takes Effect with Oversight Warnings. moderndiplomacy.eu Indonesia's new criminal code, passed in 2022 and taking effect on January 2, replaces Dutch-era laws with a modern legal framework. The 345-page code criminalises acts such as premarital sex and insulting the president or state agencies, while introducing provisions against ideologies deemed contrary to Indonesia's state philosophy. Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said the …
(2025-12-31). Ahmad Vahidi appointed deputy commander-in-chief of IRGC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — General Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by decree of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2025-12-31). In the Face of Anti-Trans Escalation, We Need More Than Legal Strategies. truthout.org In a year marked by escalating attacks on transgender people, the Trump administration has seemed to outdo its own cruelty at every turn. While the administration has led a series of attempts to curtail trans people's rights, recognition, and safety, neither Congress nor the Supreme Court seem willing to provide a meaningful check on the administration's brazen targeting of trans people and other… |
(2025-12-31). Hemmati appointed new governor of CBI. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Abdolnaser Hemmati was elected as the new governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
(2025-12-31). MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The Inside Story. ummid.com The change from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G shows the BJP agenda to quite some extent, away from Gandhi's ideology, undermines federalism, the concept of Rights and doesn't care for the marginalized!
(2025-12-31). Miliband Claims High Energy Bills Due To Fossil Fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has been caught telling porkies again…
(2025-12-31). Medical tourism, golden opportunity for Sistan-Baluchestan's development. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Establishing a coherent health tourism structure is the key to attracting medical tourists and strengthening the health economy in Sistan-Baluchestan province, given its extensive medical, educational, and research capacities.
(2025-12-31). Peace on paper, fire on the ground: Trump's seven-nation strikes in 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Donald Trump has tried to cast himself as a peacemaker, insisting that his second term has brought an end to conflicts that long tied down the United States abroad. He has spoken of breaking with what he calls America's era of "endless wars," presenting his foreign policy as restraint, not intervention.
(2025-12-31). Norm Solomon on 'How Corporate Democrats Paved the Way for Autocracy'. 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 By A new report from the grassroots organization RootsAction aims to do what a promised "autopsy" from the Democratic National Committee ultimately did not: publicly reckon with the failures…
(2025-12-31). 'Heroic': Makkah Haram Security Guard hailed for saving pilgrim's life. ummid.com Grand Mosque Security Guard, Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad, is receiving unprecedented praise for his heroic to save a pilgrim who jumped from the first floor of the Makkah Haram in an attempt to end his life.
(2025-12-31). Drought persists despite intensified precipitation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Despite recent heavy rainfalls, water resources in the country are still under pressure, with a large part of the country grappling with drought.
(2025-12-31). Strategic shake-up in IRGC: Who is new IRGC deputy chief? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, a veteran commander with decades of operational and strategic experience, has been named deputy commander of Iran's IRGC in a surprise appointment by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2025-12-31). European Stock Markets Cap Off Strong Year Amid Economic Shifts. devdiscourse.com European shares remained nearly unchanged on the last trading day of 2025, maintaining proximity to record highs and poised to complete a year bolstered by lower interest rates and Germany's fiscal backing.
(2025-12-31). China Imposes Sanctions On Dozens Of US Weapons Manufactures. popularresistance.org On Friday, December 26, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against US weapons manufacturing firms and their high-level officials over Washington's decision to allow billions of dollars of arms sales to Taiwan. | The 20 weapons manufacturing firms sanctioned by China include companies like Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3Harris Maritime Services, and Boeing. At least 10 senior executives related to these firms, including Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, have also been sanctioned. | The sanctions freeze all the movable and unmovable properties in China belonging to these firms and…
(2025-12-31). Israel is escalating seizure of Palestinian homes in West Bank. newarab.com 
Ali Kilani never imagined he would be evicted from his home in the middle of the night, leaving him and his family homeless within moments. | Citing security reasons, the
(2025-12-31). China Urges Netherlands to Reverse Nexperia Decision, Warns of Chip Supply Risks. moderndiplomacy.eu China on Wednesday called on the Netherlands to "immediately correct its mistakes" and remove what it described as obstacles to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain. The comments came after the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chipmaker owned by China's Wingtech. The Netherlands intervened in September, saying the move was …
(2025-12-31). Whistleblower: US Officials Sidestep Court Order. popularresistance.org A whistleblower alleges that a federal immigration agency has prematurely closed numerous Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for records in order to fake that it is complying with a court order. | On December 19, 2025, the Government Accountability Project (GAP) submitted a whistleblower disclosure from a "disabled Marine Corps infantry combat veteran," who has served over a decade at the United Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) National Records Center (NRC). | The disclosure was submitted to U.S. senators that chair the Judiciary and Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committees. It refe…
(2025-12-31). Egypt footballer given one-year prison term for academic fraud. newarab.com 
Sobhi was arrested in July upon returning from Turkey, where Pyramids had completed a pre-season camp, following allegations of falsifying official d…
(2025-12-31). FBI frame-up of Indiana University postdoc Youhuang Xiang: Anti-China witch-hunt escalates. wsws.org The arrest and prosecution of Chinese researcher Youhuang Xiang, announced December 19 by FBI Director Kash Patel, is the latest episode in an FBI/Department of Justice campaign to criminalize scientific exchange with China.
(2025-12-31). KEAM 2026: List of Certificates released ahead of registration. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' the list of Certificates and Documents required for online registration of KEAM 2026.
(2025-12-31). China's 2025 New Frontiers in three minutes. ecns.cn In 2025, China witnessed significant progress in areas like culture, technology, and the economy: its short dramas gained increasing popularity overseas, humanoid robots achieved mass production, and Hainan launched island-wide special customs operations…
(2025-12-31). Scientists: Public Engagement, Pressure Key To Reducing Nuclear Risks. popularresistance.org Faster, stealthier missiles, accelerated weapons development, and the threat of an unrestrained nuclear arms race, set against the backdrop of a withering arms control regime, point to a worsening global nuclear threat as 2025 comes to a close. On top of that, just before meeting with China's leader Xi Jinping in October, President Donald Trump abruptly, and very imprecisely announced in a social media post, "Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis."
(2025-12-31). Cold Siberian winds to follow Karachi's first winter rain, PMD says. tribune.com.pk 
After the first winter rainfall in Karachi, cold Siberian winds are expected to affect the city in the coming days, with temperatures likely to drop to single digits, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. | PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazeer said the highest rainfall of 6 millimetres was recorded in Kemari due to a western weather system that brought rain to Karachi late on Tuesday night. He said the system is gradually moving out of the city. | "The current system is expected to leave Karachi by this evening, after which only light drizzle is likely," Nazeer said. | He added that cold winds fol…
(2025-12-31). CTET 2026 Registration Date Extended Till Dec 30. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date of registration and candidate application for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) till December 30, 2025.
(2025-12-31). Over 12m tons of essential goods imported through Imam Khomeini port in 9 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Director General of Imam Khomeini Port Customs stated that during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 21), the import of essential goods and livestock inputs through this port reached 12.8 million tons, reflecting a 19-percent increase compared to the same period last year.
(2025-12-31). Traffic plan issued for New Year's Eve in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
In anticipation of the large crowds heading to popular recreational spots like Clifton, Bagh Ibn Qasim, and Sea View for New Year's Eve celebrations, Karachi's Traffic Police have announced special arrangements to manage traffic flow during the night of December 31 and January 1, 2026. | According to the statement issued by Karachi Traffic Police, Sea View Road will be converted into a one-way stretch from McDonald's to the Clock Tower. No vehicles will be allowed to travel in the opposite direction from the Clock Tower back towards McDonald's. Vehicles will need to divert either to Khayaban-e-Ittehad Road or…
(2025-12-31). Insights | UN expert: China's AI factories showcase manufacturing strength. ecns.cn With 2026 marking the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, UN ITU Medical Metaverse Task Group chairman Robin Rowe told China News Network that China's AI strategy emphasizes efficient coordination across farms, factories, and urban terminals, embedding AI into the real economy.
(2025-12-31). 2025 in Ten Charts: How Trade, Tech and Energy Shook Global Markets. moderndiplomacy.eu Markets in 2025 repeatedly defied conventional wisdom, as investors were forced to navigate a volatile mix of aggressive trade policy shifts, rapid technological change, energy transitions and intensifying geopolitical risks. Long-held assumptions about globalisation, U.S. economic dominance and energy security were tested, and in many cases overturned. Ten charts help explain how markets reacted to …
(2025-12-31). Israel, Nigeria and Manufacturing an African "Clash of Civilizations" muslimskeptic.com In recent years, Zionist-aligned media ecosystems have discovered a sudden and rather unexpected moral passion: the fate of Christians in Sub-Saharan Africa. Populations that were long treated as marginal, abstract, or altogether invisible in Western strategic discourse are now being thrust into the spotlight — but just so they can be instrumentalized against Muslims. Black …
(2025-12-31). Saudi Arabia discloses details of Yemen bombing. tehrantimes.com Saudi Arabia has released more details on the coalition bombing of the Yemeni port of Mukalla, which has triggered tensions with the United Arab Emirates, its Arab ally and neighbor, and prompted the latter to say it will withdraw its forces from Yemen.
(2025-12-31). Haddonfield's Artwalk celebrates 'The Art of Architecture'. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? An exhibit at the Artwalk on Mechanic Street in Haddonfield's historic district salutes the blending of classic and contemporary architecture in South Jersey. | "Space, Materiality and Light: The Art of Architecture," which will be on display through next spring, features the work of two local architects and examines how they approach blending current building trends while keeping the borough's historic character. | Joseph Sikora, president of the Haddon…
(2025-12-31). POC for Software Development: Validating Ideas Before Full-Scale Implementation. moguldom.com In the fast-paced world of technology, businesses are constantly looking for ways to innovate, streamline operations, and meet customer demands. However, developing a software solution from scratch is a significant investment of both time and resources. To mitigate risks and ensure that a software product is viable, many companies turn to POC software development services. …
(2025-12-31). Turkey detains 125 IS suspects in nationwide sweep. newarab.com 
"We captured 125 Daesh suspects in simultaneous operations carried out in 25 provinces this morning,"
(2025-12-31). Maulana Fazlur Rehman: An Indian Supporter In Pakistan. ummid.com Pakistani opposition leader and Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a pointed critique of Pakistan's military leadership, specifically targeting Army chief Asim Munir and the country's policy toward Afghanistan.
(2025-12-31). Philly families ring in 2026 before bedtime at the Please Touch Museum. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? At the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, the kids got the New Year's Eve party started well before the clock struck midnight. | The museum welcomed more than 3,000 children, parents, friends and family members at its annual countdown to New Year's Day. Attendees were able to ring in 2026 twice, at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., all while enjoying a dance party and activities throughout the museum. | "You can be any age, from 1 to 99, you can come here to enjoy y…
(2025-12-31). How is Trump's Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026? aljazeera.com
(2025-12-31). Germany bank heist nets €30M in cash, valuables. tribune.com.pk 
Robbers used a large drill to break into a German savings bank's vault room and steal cash, gold and jewelry worth some 30 million euros ($35 million), police said Tuesday. | The heist in the western city of Gelsenkirchen saw the thieves break into more than 3,000 safe deposit boxes, they said. | While the criminals remained at large, hundreds of distressed bank customers massed outside the branch on Tuesday demanding information, but were kept at bay by police. | According to police, the robbers drilled their way into the underground vault room of the Sparkasse savings bank from a parking garage. | Investigat…
(2025-12-31). Trump Canceled Temporary Legal Status For More Than 1.5M Immigrants. popularresistance.org Washington — Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due to President Donald Trump's aggressive revocation of legal immigration. | It's the most rapid loss in legal status for immigrants in recent United States history, experts in immigration policy told States Newsroom. The Trump administration curtailed legal immigration by terminating Temporary Protected Status for more than 1 million immigrants and ending Humanitarian Parole protections for half a million more ind…
(2025-12-31). Iran's export to Eurasia increases 10%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of Iran's export to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries rose 10 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.
(2025-12-31). Nigeria denies persecution of Christians after US missile attack. ummid.com Donald Trump said the US missiles on Christmas Day attacked 'terrorists' targeting Christians in Nigeria even as the Giant of Africa denied persecution of Christians in the country as claimed by the U.S. President…
(2025-12-31). I Sat Next To Brigitte Bardot On The Bus In Nice. counterpunch.org 
Okay, no. I did NOT sit next to the late French actress, Brigette Bardot. But it very easily could have been her. I was there on holiday with a group which included my partner, family and friends. After an excursion we took to a monastery in the back country, we decided to take a local
(2025-12-31). Explained: How to change gmail.com email address. ummid.com In a much desired feature, Google has now decided to allow @gmail.com email address users to change with a new user name without losing data and also brand value.
(2025-12-31). Xi, Putin exchange New Year greetings. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-12-31). More Tributes in the Energy and Climate Debate (Part II). wattsupwiththat.com Ed. Note: This repost from seven years ago (January 11, 2018) is reprinted for its relevancy today. What 12 or more would you add today? Here are some of mine: Craig Idso, Jr., Anthony Watts (WUWT), Kevin Dayaratna, and the other four DOE science study authors in addition to Judith Curry, profiled yesterday (John Christy, Steven Koonin, Ross McKittrick, Roy Spencer).
(2025-12-31). One traffic death every 10 hours: Karachi's deadly year in numbers. tribune.com.pk 
The Chhipa Foundation has released the complete statistics for the deaths and injuries in various accidents, incidents, and other tragedies that occurred in Karachi in 2025. | According to Chhipa Foundation's spokesperson, Chaudhry Shahid Hussain, the foundation continued its humanitarian and relief activities in 2025, maintaining its 40-year-old tradition of service to humanity. Under the guidance of renowned social leader Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa, the foundation's ambulance and rescue teams played a key role in providing immediate emergency relief during various accidents and incidents. | Read: Women in Karach…
(2025-12-31). Trans — the New Anti-Gay Crusade. counterpunch.org 
Religious conservatives waged a 50-year battle to deny the rights of gay and lesbian people, especially the right to marry. As the dominate force in the GOP, they coerced traditional Republicans to formally oppose same sex marriage, and make it a national political issue in the 1990's. They also oppose the Equality Act which would
(2025-12-31). New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | Although the
(2025-12-31). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2025-12-31). Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential. tribune.com.pk 
Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United's prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to strugglers Wolves. | Rob Edwards' side arrived at Old Trafford on a run of 11 successive Premier League defeats, the Midlands club firmly at the foot of the table with a mere two points from 18 matches. | But they left Old Trafford with a third point of the campaign after Joshua Zirkzee's deflected opener for United was cancelled out by Ladislav Krejci in a draw that took place just three weeks after Amorim's men won 4-1 at Molineux. | Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo…
(2025-12-31). Bangladesh mourns Khaleda Zia in state funeral as nation pays final tribute. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh bids farewell on Wednesday to former prime minister Khaleda Zia in a state funeral drawing vast crowds, mourning a towering leader whose career defined politics for decades. | Zia, the first woman to serve as prime minister in the South Asian nation of 170 million people, died on Tuesday aged 80. | Flags were flown at half-mast, and thousands of security officers lined the streets as her body was carried through the streets of the capital, Dhaka, in a vehicle in the colours of the national flag. | Supporters of Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia carry a wreath to mourn her death as they…
(2025-12-31). Ralph Nader: How Some Courageous Super Rich Can Save Our Country from Trump's Expanding Dictatorship. scheerpost.com President Donald Trump at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) | 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 By There are reportedly about 900…
(2025-12-31). Govt rings in New Year with Rs10.28 per litre petrol cut. tribune.com.pk 
The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, offering relief to the public as the New Year approaches. The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs10.28 per litre, bringing the new cost to Rs253.17 per litre. | Additionally, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been slashed by Rs8.57 per litre, with the new price set at Rs257.08 per litre. The Petroleum Division issued a notification confirming these changes, stating that the new prices will be effective from midnight tonight and will remain in place until January 15, 2026. | The price reduction comes at a time when consumers…
(2025-12-31). 2025: The year of mass layoffs—prepare a global working-class counteroffensive in 2026. wsws.org The ruling class has used the year to carry out a deliberate restructuring of production, accelerating automation, artificial intelligence and global reorganization to slash labor costs and vastly enrich a tiny financial oligarchy.
(2025-12-31). The anatomy of a broken Syria and the mirage of sovereignty. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More than a year after the collapse of the al-Assad government in December 2024, the "New Syria" has proved to be a cruel mirage.
(2025-12-31). IIM JAP 2026: Direct Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur has started online registration for candidates who have passed CAT 2025 and now seeking admission in two-year full time MBA program through Joint Admission Process or JAP 2026.
(2025-12-31). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-31). Snowfall turns Balochistan into winter wonderland ahead of New Year. tribune.com.pk 
Just hours before the arrival of the New Year 2026, heavy snowfall transformed northern and western districts of Balochistan into a striking winter landscape, with several mountainous areas blanketed in white. | Ziarat, Toba Achakzai, Kan Mehterzai, Chaman, Qila Abdullah and the hilly regions of Kalat received intense snowfall, covering valleys and peaks with a thick layer of snow. At the same time, intermittent rain continued in Quetta, Pishin, Mastung, Noshki and Zhob, sharply intensifying the cold. Temperatures in some areas dropped to as low as minus 2 degrees Celsius. | The Meteorological Department said…
(2025-12-31). Germany's economic crisis deepens as mass layoffs sweep industry. wsws.org Germany is experiencing an accelerating economic crisis marked by mass layoffs across industry, as trade war, militarisation and pro-corporate policies deepen social insecurity for millions of workers and their families.
(2025-12-31). What's at Stake in Trump's Executive Order Aiming to Curb State-Level AI Regulation. counterpunch.org 
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Dec. 11, 2025, that aims to supersede state-level artificial intelligence laws that the administration views as a hindrance to innovation in AI. State laws regulating AI are increasing in number, particularly in response to the rise of generative AI systems such as ChatGPT that produce text and
(2025-12-31). Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway starts full-line operation. ecns.cn The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation Tuesday.
(2025-12-31). Trump Media company announces plans to award shareholders digital tokens. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump, the majority shareholder for Trump Media, has actively championed the growth of cryptocurrency.
(2025-12-31). Mali & Burkina Faso Respond to US Travel Ban with Reciprocity. devdiscourse.com In a move reflecting international tit-for-tat diplomacy, Mali and Burkina Faso are implementing a travel ban on U.S. citizens. This announcement comes after the Trump administration declared a similar ban on these West African nations, citing security screening inadequacies. The bans are set to commence at the start of the year.
(2025-12-31). SPL 2025/26: Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr only FC to win 10 opening matches. ummid.com Saudi Football Club Al-Nassr, led by Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, created another record Saturday, becoming the only club in the history of Saudi Pro League (SPL) to win all opening 10 matches.
(2025-12-31). The Most Shameful Moment of 2025. ummid.com Read on as Team ummid.com takes a review of the soon-to-be-ending year, and chronicles the most shameful moment(s) and most ashamed moments of the Year 2025.
(2025-12-31). Claim: Some Populations are Approaching the Limits to Climate Adaption. wattsupwiththat.com Just like every year going back for the last three decades…
(2025-12-31). BJP's Strategy Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has accused Tamil Nadu's DMK government of not fulfilling its commitments, resulting in significant anti-incumbency sentiment just before the assembly elections scheduled for early 2026.
(2025-12-31). (W.E. Talk) Experts' review on 2025: China serves as a stabilizing force in a world of turmoil and chaos. ecns.cn The year 2025 was marked by turbulence and compounded challenges. As it draws to a close, China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program invited Chinese and U.S. experts to review the key moments and profound shifts that have shaped the international landscape over the past year.
(2025-12-31). Iran futsal team to play two friendlies with Iraq. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Head of Iran's Futsal League Organization announced that the national futsal team will play two friendly matches against Iraq as part of their preparations for the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.
(2025-12-31). Joint operations along Mekong River elevate security, promote well-being. ecns.cn Joint patrols and law enforcement operations by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand along the Mekong River have significantly improved security, stabilized waterways and enhanced trade and daily life for communities along the river, officials and participants said.
(2025-12-31). Afghans coming from Iran have 'better education, food security' than those returning from Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has said those Afghan refugees returning from Iran often have more education, better food security, and housing than those returning from Pakistan.
(2025-12-31). Police Foil Attempted Land Encroachment on Sacred 'Karbala' Site. devdiscourse.com Authorities have taken swift action in Ranjitpur Chilbila, arresting four suspects accused of trying to encroach on a sacred 'karbala' site. The incident, which unfolded on Tuesday, saw individuals arriving with heavy machinery, sparking a strong reaction from the local community.
(2025-12-31). The Case for Expelling Israel from Eurovision. counterpunch.org 
The term 'hypocrisy' is the most convenient term, but certainly not the most apt to describe the inclusion of Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026. We must search for other terms that could possibly explain why a country that has just committed one of the most horrific genocides in modern history is celebrated as
(2025-12-31). Fadavi appointed head of advisory group to IRGC chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Ali Fadavi has been appointed as head of the advisory group to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
(2025-12-31). EconoScope | 'Love yourself first': Young Chinese consumers fuel rise in emotion-driven spending. ecns.cn The phrase "Love Yourself First" has recently gone viral online in China. Hailed as one of the "warmest buzzwords of the year," it captures a lifestyle attitude embraced by today's young people: valuing self-care and personal enjoyment.
(2025-12-31). US jobless claims slow in last full week of 2025 amid weak labour market. aljazeera.com November saw highest unemployment since 2021, largely attributed to federal worker reductions under Trump.
(2025-12-31). Revolutionizing senior health with customized fitness. ecns.cn While recovering at home, he joined his family's domestic services business, where he became increasingly aware of the growing need for health and rehabilitation services for seniors.
(2025-12-31). Hunger Strike Supporters Hit Labour Headquarters. popularresistance.org According to the media distributor, the Aftershock, a group calling itself 'Justice for the Hunger Strikers' has targeted Labour's HQ in London. As we reported on 27 December, hunger striker Teuta Hoxha has lost the ability to stand, meanwhile Heba Muraisi, is losing the ability to speak. | The hunger strikers have endured 18 months in prison without trial. As a consequence of this and other instances of alleged mistreatment, they recently launched legal action against justice secretary David Lammy. Notably, these activists were imprisoned before the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisat…
(2025-12-31). Wandering wallaby Rex wrangled near Walmart in Williamstown, New Jersey. whyy.org This story originally appeared on It's a happy ending for Rex, the wandering wallaby from Williamstown, New Jersey. | Owners of Lots of Love Farm said the 3-year-old wallaby was found Tuesday night near the Walmart where he was last spotted. | "If this just didn't become the best night ever! With the help of some really cool kids and a really cool dad. We caught Rex at the Walmart!! He is home safe and sound! Thank you, everyone, you're all amazing. He must really like Walmart," said…
(2025-12-31). A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel? aljazeera.com Since withdrawing from ECOWAS,…
(2025-12-31). Merz Urges Europe to Assert Itself to Protect Peace and Prosperity. moderndiplomacy.eu In his New Year's address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces mounting threats from Russian aggression, global protectionism and shifting relations with the United States. Since taking office in May, Merz has positioned Germany at the forefront of European efforts to support Ukraine and has overseen a significant increase in defence spending to …
(2025-12-31). All aboard Saudi Arabia's Dream of the Desert rail service. newarab.com 
(2025-12-31). How Donald Trump launched a new push to amass US government data in 2025. aljazeera.com Proponents say compiling personal information in a single database is more efficient. But critics fear risks to privacy.
(2025-12-31). 4 ways Team Trump reminded us of Bush-Cheney in 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie
(2025-12-31). PLA tests joint combat strength for second day. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army continued its interservice exercise, named "Justice Mission 2025", near Taiwan Island for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, according to the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
(2025-12-31). Youth redefine local heritage in 2025. ecns.cn Wu Hengqian, a mental health hotline operator at the 8th People's Hospital of Zhengzhou, Henan province, offers support to those in need.[Photo provided to China Daily]…
(2025-12-31). NDRC approves key plans to execute national strategies, enhance safety capacity. ecns.cn The National Development and Reform Commission has recently approved an early batch of major projects related to national strategies and safety-related capacity building for 2026, along with the central government's budget investment plan totaling about 295 billion yuan ($41 billion) to further expand effective investment, the commission said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-31). Sree Narayana Guru's Philosophy: A Counter to Modern India's Challenges. devdiscourse.com The philosophy of saint and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru, was spotlighted by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as a vital counterbalance to issues of religious majoritarianism and identity politics. According to Siddaramaiah, Guru's teachings confront these elements without justice or equality.
(2025-12-31). Australia: Koolewong residents speak about recent bushfires. wsws.org Their experiences are part of a broader pattern of inadequate preparedness and neglect by state and federal governments to so-called "natural" disasters, which are made more frequent and catastrophic as a result of climate change.
(2025-12-31). Basic Income In Canada Is Closer Than You Think. popularresistance.org Although few people would explicitly declare that poor people are morally deficient, our welfare systems are nonetheless designed around suspicion rather than support. | Like many social assistance policies, opposition to guaranteed income is driven by a deep-seated fear of fraud — of "freeloaders" benefiting from the taxes of hard-working, morally upright citizens. Our collective delusion that we live in a meritocracy is operationalized into a punitive framework that rationalizes who deserves help and who does not. | As a result, we spend enormous administrative effort policing eligibility, while leaving m…
(2025-12-31). Bulgur-Pazan ritual, still alive in memory of southern Khorasan people. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ In the heart of the southern Khorasan desert, a centuries-old ritual continues to thrive in the collective memory of local communities.
(2025-12-31). China's diplomacy to blaze new trails. ecns.cn When outlining China's diplomatic agenda priorities for next year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted on Tuesday major events to be hosted at home, and emphasized aspects such as shaping a new model of positive engagement with the United States, safeguarding the interests of the Global South, promoting free trade and countering secessionist activities.
(2025-12-31). New Year's Resolutions 2026. thealtworld.com Do some landscape paintings | Start a podcast with Tim | Enrage the Israeli government | Finish writing that novel | Grow some luffa and make my own kitchen sponge | Fall more deeply in love with everything | See beauty everywhere | Open more eyes to the fact that the western news media are propaganda services for the US empire | Publish another art book | Laugh more | Cry more | Learn more | Unlearn more | Write more poetry | Cast more spells | Play more music | Take more baths | Ask more curious questions | Play more board games | Read a dumb book | Dance in the kitchen | Sing in the car | Suffer no fools | Mak…
(2025-12-31). Project helps push green drive in Guangxi. ecns.cn South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Monday put its first pumped-storage hydropower station into full operation, in a move to support its push for clean energy and green growth.
(2025-12-31). US Says It 'Killed or Captured 25 ISIS operatives' in Syria Since December 19 Strikes. news.antiwar.com US Central Command said in a press release on Tuesday that its forces and partners "killed or captured nearly 25 ISIS operatives" in Syria since the US launched major airstrikes in the country on December 19. The December 19 bombing was a response to the December 13 attack in Palmyra, central Syria, that killed two …
(2025-12-31). U.S. actions fail to match its words on Taiwan question. ecns.cn David Firestein, inaugural president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, said the U.S.' recent record arms package for China's Taiwan region is the clearest evidence that Washington's Taiwan policy contains the most pronounced gap between what U.S. leaders say and what they do.
(2025-12-31). Saudi-UAE fallout and its impact on Yemen's recognised government. aljazeera.com Saudi Arabia's strike on Yemeni port has triggered tensions with the UAE, and it will have an impact on Yemen's future.
(2025-12-31). Fujian Coast Guard calls on Taiwan side to communicate in Mandarin. ecns.cn A law enforcement officer of the Fujian Coast Guard has urged an officer of a Taiwan naval vessel to use Mandarin while the latter used English to communicate during their encounter on the sea.
(2025-12-31). NADRA launches facial recognition system to ease biometric verification. tribune.com.pk 
The National Database and Registration Authority has launched a facial recognition-based biometric verification system to help citizens who face difficulties with fingerprint verification, particularly elderly people and those with medical conditions. | A NADRA spokesperson said the move follows directives from the prime minister and the interior minister, under which several steps were taken to improve identity verification. Amendments have been made to the National Identity Card rules to broaden the legal definition of biometric verification, formally including facial recognition. | NADRA said it is fully pr…
(2025-12-31). Iran, Russia move to deepen energy cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iran and Russia have underscored the importance of implementing strategic memorandums of understanding during a joint energy working group meeting aimed at reviewing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.
(2025-12-31). Tunisia progress to AFCON knockouts after 1-1 draw with Tanzania. newarab.com 
Tanzania reached the Ismael Gharbi converted a penalty just before half-time for Tunisia and Feisal Salum levelled early in the second half in the Moroccan capital. | Tanzania have been trying since 1980 to advance beyond the group stage, and have still to win in 12 matches s…
(2025-12-31). Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Battlefield creator, dies in Ferrari crash. ummid.com Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally successful video games Call of Duty and Battlefield , has died in a crash while he was driving his Ferrari sports car.
(2025-12-31). The Crisis in Ukraine Is Not About Ukraine. It's About Germany/ By Mike Whitney. voicesfromsyria.com Original link Here: The Crisis in Ukraine Is Not About Ukraine. It's About Germany — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Mike Whitney Global Research, December 31, 2025 First posted on Global Research on February 13, 2022, prior to the Russian invasion almost four years ago geopolitical analyst Mike Whitney reflects with foresight what …
(2025-12-31). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-31). Double-decker buses return to Karachi after decades, trial service begins. tribune.com.pk 
After nearly 50 years, double-decker buses have returned to Karachi's streets, with a trial service launched on Wednesday from Malir to Sharea Faisal and up to Zainab Market. | Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, inaugurated the service. Officials also briefed the ministers on the features and operations of the newly introduced buses. | Speaking to reporters, Memon said the government had fulfilled its promise to the people of Karachi. "We have fulfilled the promise made to the public, and the double-decker bus service has begun in Karachi. I…
(2025-12-31). SEP Sri Lanka holds public meeting on death of two plantation workers. wsws.org Vijayakumar was killed after being struck by a tea-leaf grinding machine that lacked safety guards; Rajinikantha died when a decades-old boiler, which had not been properly maintained, exploded.
(2025-12-31). US Audits Somali American Citizenship Cases for Possible Denaturalization. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has begun auditing immigration cases involving U.S. citizens of Somali origin to identify potential fraud that could lead to denaturalization, or revocation of citizenship. The move was confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security and follows reports first published by Fox News. Denaturalization is legally possible if citizenship was obtained through fraud, …
(2025-12-31). Dental Care in Andheri: Treatments, Technology and Safety Standard. ummid.com The main reason people prefer a dental clinic in Andheri is the ease of access to it because there is a good metro connectivity, railway stations, and it is well connected to major road links.
(2025-12-31). How to party like an ancient Greek. |
(2025-12-31). Clouds are vital to life — but many are becoming wispy ghosts. Here's how to see the changes above us. |
(2025-12-31). New year, new gym injuries. |
(2025-12-31). UK mainstream journalist writes LinkedIn review of Ukraine in 2025. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-31). In a world of digital money, what's the right etiquette to split the bill with friends? |
(2025-12-31). After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms. whyy.org
(2025-12-31). All autocrats require an 'architect'. Meet the man pulling the strings for Donald Trump. |
(2025-12-31). Israeli settlers destroy crops in West Bank's Jordan Valley. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-31). I volunteer in a repair cafe: we can help you learn to fix your broken Christmas gift. |
(2025-12-31). Inside Uganda's video halls, 'video jokers' transform Hollywood blockbusters into local entertainment. |
(2025-12-31). How Celtic languages spread across Britain and Ireland: why we need to reconsider the early story. |
(2025-12-31). How baseball helped shape Japanese migrants' experiences during the White Australia policy. |
(2025-12-31). How my time-space synaesthesia affects how I experience and 'feel' the new year. |
(2025-12-31). Cabinet approves package for Vodafone Idea, freezes AGR dues at Rs 87,695 crore, which has to be paid from FY32-FY41: Sources. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-31). Why do we get snippets of songs stuck in our heads? And are earworms more common with OCD? |
(2025-12-31). Consortium News' Suit Against NewsGuard the USG. consortiumnews.com
(2025-12-31). Heritage railway volunteers show how deep friendships can be formed without discussing emotions. |
(2025-12-31). Why procrastination isn't laziness — it's rigid thinking that your brain can unlearn. |
(2025-12-31). Literature from Islamic societies embraced homoerotic love until the 19th century. What happened? |
(2025-12-31). What to do if you fail at your new year resolution. |
(2025-12-31). I grew up in the world's coldest city without central heating. Here's what the world can learn from us. |
(2025-12-31). Israeli glider dropped a bomb on an excavator in the town of Ayta Al-Shaab: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-31). Sanders Backs Push for Billionaire Tax in California as Newsom Raises Money to Fight It. scheerpost.com
(2025-12-31). US air strikes in northern Nigeria: possible windfalls, as well as dangers. |
(2025-12-31). 6 stories that defined Trump's approach to Africa in 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-31). No small beer: how the famous drink affects law (and law affects beer). |
(2025-12-31). 4 Palestinians injured as Israeli occupation forces attack Jaba in West Bank's Jenin: Palestinian Red Crescent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-31). Israeli occupation force infiltrated into Lebanese territory, blew house in the tow of Houla: Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-31). Like strongmen the world over, Donald Trump's power grab required a crisis — and a scapegoat. |
(2025-12-31). Trabajo y Seguridad Social informa sobre tratamiento laboral y salarial para días de fin e inicio de año. cubadebate.cu La Ley 116 de 20 de diciembre de 2013, Código de Trabajo, declara los días 31 de diciembre y 2 de enero como feriados y el 1 de enero como día de conmemoración nacional. Recesan las actividades laborales excepto las relacionadas con la zafra azucarera y otros trabajos, señala el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social.
(2025-12-31). In Germania si rimuovono e si occultano le opere artistiche della DDR perché sono la memoria dell'amicizia con la Russia. strategic-culture.su Come la Germania sta cercando di cancellare ogni traccia della propria cultura legata alla Russia. | Segue nostro Il 22 dicembre 2025, centenario della nascita del grande pittore e muralista Walter Womacka, in Germania è ripresa la polemica non tanto rispetto alle sue opere, di inusitata bellezza, di toccante umanità , di strepitoso amore per i colori, sebbene vi sia tutt'oggi qualche ignorante che continua a bollarle come paccottiglia…
(2025-12-31). Desiderata desde lo posible. cubadebate.cu Que con inteligencia y sentimientos nobles, los cubanos y cubanas seamos capaces de construir la Cuba que queremos, la que nos merecemos, la que "nuestros padres nos ganaron de pie" (Villena). Que esta Desiderata incite al pensamiento y al respeto, a la comprensión y la empatía, al compromiso activo, a la unión, a la acción. Que crezca sumándose a las Desideratas de todos y todas.
(2025-12-31). Tren impacta ambulancia en paso a nivel de Artemisa tras falla mecánica del vehículo. cubadebate.cu Un accidente entre un tren de pasajeros y una ambulancia se registró en la tarde de este martes en la provincia de Artemisa, tras una falla mecánica del vehículo sanitario en un paso a nivel. El hecho ocurrió aproximadamente a la 1: 00 p.m., en el kilómetro 64.0 de la Línea Oeste del ferrocarril.
(2025-12-31). The 1994 Zapatista Uprising: Resisting NAFTA and corporate capitalism. therealnews.com 
On January 1, 1994, Indigenous peoples from Chiapas, Mexico, rose up. They took control of city halls in towns across the state. They took the state capital San Cristobal de las Casas. And they held them for days, despite a violent response from Mexico's military. | This was not just any movement confined to the mountainous jungles of Mexico. It was an Indigenous uprising against injustice. An uprising against neoliberalism. An uprising against globalization and free trade agreements, and it would have deep reverberations. Inspiring people, not just in Mexico, but around the world. ; ⚪ BIG NEWS! This pod…
(2025-12-31). The hidden health dangers of electric scooters: how 'assisted mobility' is making us less mobile. |
(2025-12-31). La controversia in Groenlandia rivela all'Europa la dura realtà del sistema internazionale. strategic-culture.su La Groenlandia potrebbe rappresentare la fine del sogno liberale europeo. | Segue nostro La recente controversia sulle dichiarazioni di Donald Trump riguardo alla Groenlandia e sulle azioni del suo inviato speciale nel territorio artico rivela molto più di un semplice scontro diplomatico tra Washington e Copenaghen. Si tratta, infatti, di uno scontro diretto tra la dura realtà della politica internazionale e le illusioni coltivate per de…
(2025-12-31). Bolivia: General Strike Led By Miners' Union Continues. popularresistance.org An indefinite general strike called by the Bolivian Workers' Central (COB) has now entered its second week. The strike has been in response to Supreme Decree 5503, a law condemned by unions and peasant organizations for being part of an "IMF-imposed adjustment" that is deteriorating the standard of living of the working population. Miners have been at the forefront of these protests. | Since last Monday, December 22, thousands of miners have been marching on La Paz. Wearing helmets and carrying tools, they have set up roadblocks and blockades around Plaza Murillo, the central square of the national government.
(2025-12-31). Out of the Greenhouse and Into the Madhouse: the Year in Climate Politics. counterpunch.org 
2025 will go down as the second or third hottest year on record. The last decade has been the hottest decade in human history. Driven by drought and extreme winds, a massive fire burned its way across the LA Basin, incinerating more than 10,000 homes. The estimated damage ranges from $76 billion to $133 billion. Total losses to businesses and workers in income and wages totaled at least $297. The year saw two of the largest, most rapidly intensifying hurricanes in the history of the Atlantic Ocean. Floods in central Texas killed at least 137 people, while massive flooding driven by twin cyclones that tore across…