codepink.org (2025-12-30). A Moment of Hope in Gaza
Just this month, during Israel's ongoing genocide against Palestinians, 168 students graduated from medical school, in Gaza. Wearing their white coats, they stood in front of the ruined façade of what was formerly Gaza's largest hospital, the Al-Shifa Medical Complex. As a backdrop, the destroyed building realistically conveys perils the graduates faced while earning their medical degrees. Throughout the last two years of their studies, they risked assassination, injury, arrest, imprisonment, and torture, as well as attacks on their own family members.
(2025-12-30). Musk accepts Netanyahu's invitation to Israel despite Gaza war. newarab.com 
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aljazeera.com (2025-12-30). Iran warns of 'severe' response in wake of Trump's new strikes threat
Iran has promised to respond harshly to any aggression after United States President Donald Trump threatened further military action, should Tehran attempt to rebuild its nuclear programme or missile capabilities. | | President Masoud Pezeshkian issued the warning on X on Tuesday, a day after Trump met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his Florida estate, where he firmly leaned into the Israeli regional narrative yet again.
(2025-12-30). The Bondi Attack In Australia, Repression, Imperialism & The Working Class. indybay.org The Bondi attack on the Jewish community in Australia has led to massive repression and an effort to shut down all opposition to the genocide in Gaza. Davey Heller who is a writer and unionist spoke about these attaks and Austrlian working class history.
(2025-12-30). "No withdrawal of the Israeli army" from Gaza unless Hamas disarms. aljazeera.com Thomas Warrick talks about Trump's plan for rebuilding Gaza and why reconstruction may only take place in certain areas.
(2025-12-30). Israel to halt operations of renowned aid agencies in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Gaza, Iran top agenda as Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss key regional files, with Gaza and Iran at the top of the agenda.
(2025-12-30). embrace of Netanyahu is a strategic tactic that offers little clarity on postwar Gaza. haaretz.com Public praise has long masked deep disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu, but the prime minister's aides now fear the U.S. president may push demands Netanyahu's fragile coalition cannot accept…
(2025-12-30). As children die, the Israel Medical Association stand idly by again. haaretz.com The IMA says 'a channel has been opened allowing patients from Gaza to be taken to neighboring countries,' not East Jerusalem or the West Bank. But there no evidence that such a channel exists. This means moral collapse…
(2025-12-30). Egypt spearheads Gaza truce talks, aid efforts throughout 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | As 2025 draws to a close, Egypt has reaffirmed its position as a key mediator in the Gaza crisis, pairing intensive diplomacy to sustain a fragile ceasefire with a large-scale humanitarian operation that has delivered hundreds of thousands of tons of aid and winter relief supplies to the war-torn enclave. …
(2025-12-30). October 7, 2023: Is Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag" ? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map" ? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-12-30). Democracy Now! 2025-12-30 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 30, 2025; "Whatever Israel Wants": Trump Backs Netanyahu's "Colonial" Wars in Gaza, Iran & Beyond; "Israel Crushed Mohammad Bakri": Gideon Levy & Rami Khouri on Death of Iconic Palestinian Filmmaker; Trump Set to Garnish Wages for Student Loan Defaults; The Debt Collective Lays Out Other Options; Over 20M Americans Set to Lose Healthcare Coverage Jan. 1 After Congress Goes on Recess | Headlines for December 30, 2025; "Whatever Israel Wants": Trump Backs Netanyahu's "Colonial" Wars in Gaza, Iran & Beyond; "Israel Cru…
(2025-12-30). Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks over Gaza, region. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). From Gaza to Sudan: The films that defined cinema in 2025. newarab.com 
The cinematic landscape of 2025 has been marked by films that do more than entertain — they bear witness, provoke reflection, and preserve memory in a world defined by conflict, displacement, and resilience. | From
(2025-12-30). Britain calls it safety. It is censorship. strategic-culture.su By Raphael TSAVKKO GARCIA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Online Safety Act, sold as child protection, now hides Gaza's suffe…
(2025-12-30). Netanyahu breaks 80-year tradition with surprise announcement, names Trump Israel prize winner | US. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize, one of the country's most prestigious honors, traditionally awarded to Israeli citizens or residents. Speaking alongside Trump at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel's strongest ally, citing his significant contributions to Israel and the Jewish people. Netanyahu also invited Trump to visit Israel for Independence Day celebrations. The announcement comes amid uncertainty surrounding the Gaza peace deal, as negotiations risk stalling before reaching a complex second ph…
(2025-12-30). The Gaza Genocide Was Not A One-Off. popularresistance.org The architecture of extermination: Why the Gaza genocide is premeditated and repeatable. Suppose we accept the fiction that none of us expected Israel to launch a full-scale genocide in Gaza—a premeditated campaign to erase the Strip and exterminate a significant portion of its inhabitants. Let us pretend that nearly eighty years of relentless massacres were not a prelude to this moment, and that Israel had never before sought the physical destruction of the Palestinian people as outlined by the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2025-12-30). Trump-Netanyahu meet on Gaza; UAE, Saudi clash in Yemen. newarab.com 
A meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President According to a report in Axios, Trump and his aides raised issues of settler violence against Palestinians, the financial instabil…
(2025-12-30). Displaced Palestinians lose shelters as heavy rain floods camp. aljazeera.com Heavy rain has flooded displacement camps in Gaza, submerging tents and the belongings of families in mud and water.
(2025-12-30). UN warns of complex situation in Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations (UN) warned of the situation of the population of Gaza Strip, where a storm is exacerbating the crisis generated by Israeli aggression.
(2025-12-30). Tuesday 12/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-30). Israel Defends Somaliland Recognition at UN Amid Gaza and Security Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu Somaliland, a former British protectorate, has operated as a de facto independent state since 1991, following the collapse of Somalia into civil war. Despite maintaining relative stability and its own governing institutions, it has never been formally recognised by any UN member state. Somalia, however, continues to regard Somaliland as an integral part of its …
(2025-12-30). Bearing witness to the gruesome end of Western liberalism. electronicintifada.net Corporate journalism skewered in Omar El Akkad's award-winning book on Gaza genocide.
(2025-12-30). Confirmed: Epstein-Dershowitz Campaign against Mearsheimer-Walt's 'The Israel Lobby'. juancole.com ( The fuss about releasing the Epstein files…
(2025-12-30). Wednesday 1/14: Webinar: US aggression towards Venezuela and its repercussions for Latin America. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/BX66_bP-OEqF2ERN7……
(2025-12-30). (More statements) Oppose US imperialist aggression against Venezuela. links.org.au 
New statements from Indonesian left, the Progressive International, and others opposing US imperialist intervention in Venezuela.
(2025-12-30). Strangulation, not invasion: Trump's plan for Venezuela. peoplesworld.org 
The loudest question in Washington right now is whether Donald Trump is going to invade Venezuela. The quieter, and far more dangerous, reality is this: He probably won't. Not because he cares about Venezuelan lives, but because he has found a strategy that is cheaper, less politically risky at home, and infinitely more devastating: economic warfare. Venezuela has already survived …
(2025-12-30). Venezuela ALBA News, 12.29.2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-30). US unveils sanctions over Iran, Venezuela drones trade. newarab.com 
The United States announced sanctions Tuesday targeting The US Treasury Department took aim at 10 individuals and entities based in Venezuela and Iran, over issues including purchases of Iranian-designed drones, efforts to procure chemicals used for ballistic missiles and other concerns. | "Trea…
(2025-12-30). All Out: Emergency Protest / Press Conference, Tue, 12/30, 11 am Rodino Fed Bldg, 970 Broad St., Newark, NJ, Called by POP: Condemn Trump / USA Bombing of Venezuela! fightbackbetter.com PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM DECEMBER 29, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S…
(2025-12-30). Imperial Disaster: An Assessment of Trump's Operation in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Dec 29, 2025 | The maximum pressure operation launched by the Trump administration against Venezuela—centered in the Caribbean during the last quarter of 2025—is a strategic failure and a comprehensive defeat: diplomatically, militarily, legally, and symbolically. | What began as a multisectoral offensive to fracture the Venezuelan state and force a regime change in favor of its economic subordination has resulted in a crisis of legitimacy for Washington, a consolidation of a certain degree of regional and global resistance, and the exposure of criminal practices that threaten…
(2025-12-30). 2025 Must Be The End Of Inane Rule Of Climate 'Optimism'. popularresistance.org Allow yourself a very brief thought-experiment… What if 2025 had been the year the UK finally met its legally binding commitment to eliminate dangerous carbon emissions?… What if the mass climate mobilisations of the late 2010s had succeeded in forcing governments to act at the speed science demanded? In that alternate reality, life would almost certainly feel calmer, safer and more predictable than it does now. | As 2025 draws to a close, however, we are confronted by a harder truth. Britain is nowhere near zero carbon.
(2025-12-30). Restoration and protection of historical sites planned on Qeshm Island. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Following field and expert visits after the monsoon rains with the aim of diagnosing the damages of the historical sites and monuments on Qeshm Island, Hormozgan province, a series of serious hazards and damages were identified and restoration measures were planned.
(2025-12-30). Razi festival honors top researchers in medical sciences. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 31st Razi research festival on medical sciences honored top researchers and technology experts in the health sector, with ministers of science and health in attendance.
(2025-12-30). Pakistan at UN calls Israel's Somaliland recognition 'direct assault' on Somalia's sovereignty. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has strongly condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland at the United Nations Security Council, calling it a "direct assault" on Somalia's sovereignty as multiple member states warned the move could destabilise the Horn of Africa and violate international law. | Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative to the UN Muhammad Usama Iqbal Jadoon stated that the recognition constitutes a "flagrant violation of international law" and urged the Security Council to reject all actions that undermine Somalia's unity and territorial integrity. | "Any action that diverts attention, weakens cohesion or fuels div…
(2025-12-30). World's largest accounting body to scrap online exams as AI fuels cheating fears. geo.tv 
Representational image of students taking an exam. — AFP
(2025-12-30). Political Firestorm over Karthigai Deepam Lamp Lighting. devdiscourse.com In a pointed critique, Union Minister L Murugan has accused the ruling DMK of disrespecting the Constitution by disregarding a High Court verdict on the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting case. According to Murugan, the DMK government prevented Hindus from exercising their constitutional right to worship, as defined by B R Ambedkar.
(2025-12-30). Iran second most active country in '100 Hours of Astronomy'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Recording more than 30 astronomy events, Iran is the second most active participant in the 100 Hours of Astronomy, an event run annually by the International Astronomical Union to encourage people from all over the world to unite under one sky.
(2025-12-30). Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida. aljazeera.com US president and Israeli prime minister exchange flattery as Trump threatens Iran and stresses that Hamas must disarm.
(2025-12-30). China's latest giant panda base opens to public, blending tech with conservation. ecns.cn A new giant panda base aimed at bolstering breeding, research and international communication on Monday opened to the public on a trial basis in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
(2025-12-30). Yemen's presidential council cancels UAE defence deal. aljazeera.com Yemen's presidential council, backed by Saudi Arabia, says Emirati-backed forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours.
(2025-12-30). Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub. newarab.com 
US President Speaking after a cordial
(2025-12-30). England Retains Jofra Archer for T20 World Cup Despite Injury Setback. devdiscourse.com England unveiled their provisional squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Tuesday, featuring the notable inclusion of Jofra Archer despite an injury that sidelined him during the ongoing Ashes in Australia. The World Cup squad, comprising 15 members, also features Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
(2025-12-30). Iran president tells govt listen to protesters 'legitimate demands'. geo.tv 
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024. — ReutersTehran shopkeepers keep stores shut amid currency plunge.Protesters demand intervention on exchange-rate volatility.Central bank governor replaced as crisis deepens.TEHRAN: …
(2025-12-30). US strike on alleged drug vessel in Pacific Ocean kills 2. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — The US military has conducted a strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean.
(2025-12-30). Netanyahu announces Trump as first foreign leader to receive Prize for. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced U.S. President Trump would receive the prize at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago on Monday and invited him to celebrate Independence Day in Israel. Trump said he would consider attending the ceremony in Jerusalem…
(2025-12-30). UN team depicts Sudan's el-Fasher as a largely deserted crime scene. tehrantimes.com A United Nations team has described Sudan's el-Fasher as a "crime scene" after gaining access for the first time since its October takeover by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Al Jazeera reported Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Land Question Tops Agenda as Museveni Heads to Nakaseke, Nakasongola Rallies. plusnews.ug 
Leaders in Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts have identified land wrangles as the top issue they want the National Resistance Movement presidential candidate, Yoweri Museveni, to address ahead of his campaign rallies in the area. President Museveni is scheduled to hold rallies on Tuesday, December 30, at Butalangu Town Council in Nakaseke District and Wabinyonyi Sub-county …
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Record set in high-speed maglev tech. ecns.cn China has set a global record by accelerating a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds, marking the fastest performance of a superconducting electrodynamic suspension system to date and signaling a major advancement in ultra-high-speed transportation research.
(2025-12-30). Peace Message Has Reached Alaskans on Buses for Seven Years Now. worldbeyondwar.org 
For almost seven years now, the Alaska Peace Center has kept an ad on at least one public transit Fairbanks North Star Borough bus, sometimes more, traveling a 60 square mile area. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-30). Thailand delays release ‚of Cambodian troops over alleged truce breaches. aljazeera.com While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.
(2025-12-30). Wednesday 3/25: Virtual Action for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK……
(2025-12-30). Turkey, Somalia hold high-level talks after Israel recognizes Somaliland. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held high-level talks in Turkey on Tuesday, amid mounting regional tensions following Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.The summit, described by Ankara as focused on security, cooperation, and regional stability, was widely seen as a coordinated response to Israel's move, which Erdoƒüan has condemned as "illegal and unacceptable."Israel became the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland on December 26, a self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991 b…
(2025-12-30). Police Warn of Consequences for Nambooze's Alleged Incitement. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Police Force and UPDF have condemned the political statements made by Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament, Betty Nambooze, matching security numbers to the population during unrest, and said she will be arrested to answer for her inciting statements in court. During one of her weekend rallies in Mukono, Nambooze strongly criticized security agencies, …
(2025-12-30). Iranian artisans to showcase handicrafts at Muscat Nights. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group of Iranian artisans will present a wide range of traditional handicrafts and visual arts at Muscat Nights 2026, a month-long cultural festival to be held in the Omani capital from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, organizers said.
(2025-12-30). World's longest expressway tunnel crosses Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel ⚪ the world's longest expressway tunnel ⚪ opened to traffic Friday.
(2025-12-30). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2025-12-30). Fatah hands over heavy weapons to Lebanese army in Ain al-Hilweh. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Death of a Director: Bahram Beyzai, Pioneer of Iran's New Age Cinema. juancole.com Only the misfortune of exile can provide the in-depth understanding and the overview into the realities of the world. — Stefan Zweig | Newark, Delaware (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the last few decades, Iranian cinema has gained a prominent status in the world of cinema, winning many prizes including the Oscars, the Cannes film festival, the Venice film festival and other European awards. | When one looks at the history of cinema in Iran, a few names are on top of the list: Dariyoush Mehrjoui, Abbas Kiarostami and Bahram Beyzai. Dariyoush Mehrjoui and his wife were murdered at their home…
(2025-12-30). Trump still eyes Turkey jet deal despite Israel objections. newarab.com 
US President "We're thinking about it very seriously," Trump said when asked about an
(2025-12-30). Balochistan CM Sarfraz Bugti formally recognised as chief of Bugti tribes. tribune.com.pk 
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti was formally conferred the position of chief of the Bugti tribe during a traditional ceremony in Baikar on December 29, where tribal elders placed the customary turban on his head as a symbol of leadership, trust and responsibility. | The ceremony drew members of the provincial and national assemblies, provincial ministers and a wide range of tribal notables, reflecting both the cultural importance of the event and its resonance in political circles. | In his address to the gathering, Bugti described the tribal turban as a trust that demanded justice, courage, unity…
(2025-12-30). Multan Sultans "out" , owners "in" again. tribune.com.pk 
Many of my friends are rich, but none are the richest. Today, I feel the absence of someone who could help me understand the mindset of the truly wealthy. Honestly, I can't understand the Multan Sultans issue. Let me explain it in simple words. | The Sultans' owners had bought the team for an annual fee of 1.08 billion rupees. According to a foreign company's valuation, this figure, after adjustments, probably reaches around 1.35 billion rupees. However, as far as Ali Tareen's Multan Sultans were concerned, matters had already reached a point of no return. | Now, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed…
(2025-12-30). Beijing opens new railway station. ecns.cn Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station, located within the integrated transport hub of the capital's sub-center, was officially put into operation on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Esteghlal, Sepahan learn fate at 2025/26 ACL Two knockout stage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Sepahan discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Saturday 12/27: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-30). How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very. portside.org How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very |
(2025-12-30). Uganda pushes tourism diplomacy through culture and sport at Morocco showcase. independent.co.ug 
Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has intensified its destination drive in North Africa, with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), hosting a high-profile Uganda Night cultural showcase in Rabat. Held at Villa Soraya, the event formed part of Uganda's broader cultural diplomacy …
(2025-12-30). Daria Kasatkina Returns Recharged after Mental Health Break. devdiscourse.com Daria Kasatkina, an Australian tennis player with Russian roots, is ready to make her comeback at the Brisbane International after a six-week hiatus focused on mental health. Her break followed a challenging period marked by a demanding tour schedule and the emotional stress of adapting to her new national identity.
(2025-12-30). On cam: Before 'attack on Putin's house', Russia burned Kyiv… | Both sides sabotage Trump peace push. hindustantimes.com As diplomatic efforts intensified in Florida ahead of talks between President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia launched drone attacks across Kyiv, Ukrainian authorities said. Explosions rang out as air defence systems intercepted incoming threats, with air raid alerts remaining active for hours as strikes continued into daylight, underscoring the fragile moment for peace efforts.
(2025-12-30). Yemen declares UAE hostile, scraps defense pact and demands troop withdrawal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has cancelled its joint defense agreement with the United Arab Emirates and declared Abu Dhabi a hostile actor, ordering all Emirati forces to withdraw from Yemeni territory within 24 hours, President Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi announced early Tuesday.In a nationally televised address, al-Alimi said the Yemeni state would act "with complete firmness" against any rebellion targeting its legitimate institutions, stressing that protecting civilians and preserving the unity of the military and security apparatus remain top priorities. He warned that escalating act…
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Body of young Israeli man found after being swept away by flash flood caused by heavy rains. haaretz.com First responders announced the body of Tamer Nader Zaghraneh was found near southern Israel's Be'er Sheva after a day of searches. He was reportedly swept away while trying to recover a vehicle stuck in a seasonal stream known for rapid flooding…
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2025-12-30). After the Hezbollah attack, the world wants exploding pagers. one problem. haaretz.com Since Israel's pager bomb operation against Hezbollah, private defense contractors have gotten requests for 'kinetic cyber' tools able to turn electronic devices into bombs. They don't exist…
(2025-12-30). Saturday 12/27: The white supremacist subtext of Greenland rhetoric: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of The American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). In The Pay Of Foundations Revisited: How US Power Elite Funds "Parallel Left" Media (19). indybay.org While Glaser Progress Foundation funding the "Democracy Now!" show owned Microsoft stock, the total annual individual compensation of Democracy Now!'s co-host/producer jumped from $36,000 in 2002 to $176,000 in 2015.
(2025-12-30). Banks to remain closed for public on Jan 1: SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on January 1, resulting in the closure of banks for public dealings, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. | In a notification, the central bank said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would remain closed for public transactions on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) due to a bank holiday. The statement said that all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks would also remain closed for public dealings on the same date. | However, the SBP clarified that employees of banks, development finance institutions and microfinance…
(2025-12-30). JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown. sanews.gov.za JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 174 motorists for drunk driving in a continued crackdown against driving under the influence over the festive period. | The law enforcement agency has committed to a zero-tolerance approach for the festive season, with high visibility and roadblocks conducted. | "As the 2025 festive season enters its most critical period, our officers have intensified law enforcement operations to curb the reckless scourge of driving under the influence of alcohol. | "Between 22 and 28 December 2025, JMPD officers conducte…
(2025-12-30). Uganda rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Monday rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland, the self-declared region of Somalia, as an independent state, saying the territory is a product of prolonged insecurity in Somalia. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda's minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of international affairs, told Xinhua by phone that Uganda aligns …
(2025-12-30). Tuesday 12/30: Virtual Delegation – Taybeh. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2025-12-30). LHC launches digital systems to modernise judicial, financial management. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday inaugurated three digital systems aimed at modernising the judicial and financial management of the Punjab judiciary, marking what officials described as a historic step towards automation and transparency. | The initiative seeks to streamline judicial processes, reduce manual intervention and align the administrative framework of the provincial judiciary with international standards. | The launch ceremony was attended by Registrar Amjad Iqbal Ranjha, DG District Judiciary Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan, DG Judicial and Case Management Javed Iqbal Bosal, the p…
(2025-12-30). Sound Grammar: the Best Albums of 2025. counterpunch.org 
Can't Lose My (Soul) Annie & the Caldwells (Luaka Bop) Luminescent Creatures Ichiko Aoba (Psychic Hotline) After the Last Sky Anour Brahem (ECM) Apple Cores James Brandon Lewis Trio (Anti-) Exile Chronixx (Forever Living) New Threats from the Soul Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band (Tough Love) Praise the Loud Anthony Gomes (Rat Pack) Hard
(2025-12-30). South Africa beat Zimbabwe to book last-16 berth. tribune.com.pk 
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, and qualification for the knockout stage. | Bafana Bafana must wait until Wednesday to know who they will face on Sunday in the round of 16. It is likely to be either defending champions Ivory Coast or five-time winners Cameroon. | Egypt, who rested stars like captain Mohamed Salah with first place already assured, topped Group B with seven points after a 0-0 draw against Angola in Agadir. | South Africa finished with six points, Angola two and Zimbabwe one. Angola could squeez…
(2025-12-30). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2025-12-30). Malaysia's Ex-PM Muhyiddin Steps Down as Opposition Leader, Opening Door for Islamist PAS. moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia's political landscape has remained volatile since the 2018 election ended decades of single-coalition rule. Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin emerged as a key figure after a 2020 political crisis elevated him to the premiership at the head of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition. PN later became the main opposition force after Anwar Ibrahim formed …
(2025-12-30). Decoding sources of China's economic resilience in 2025. ecns.cn 2025 has been an uncommon year for the global economy. While much of the world struggled to regain momentum, China pressed ahead, brushing aside doubts and absorbing global headwinds.
(2025-12-30). South Korea announces end to controversial bear bile farming. aljazeera.com South Korea has announced it's ending bear bile farming over animal cruelty concerns.
(2025-12-30). How Queer Ecology Reveals the Diversity of Nature and Human Experience. counterpunch.org 
Nature is astonishingly diverse. Across the planet's oceans, forests, grasslands, and cities, living beings interact in ways that defy rigid expectations. Yet when it comes to discussing queer behaviors in the natural world, we often hear only a handful of familiar examples: same-sex penguin couples raising chicks, male seahorses giving birth, or dolphins engaging in
(2025-12-30). The new German totalitarianism. strategic-culture.su The German liberal order resorts to totalitarianism to preserve the hegemony of its elites. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Menti…
(2025-12-30). Africa Deindustrializes Due to China's Overproduction and Trump's Tariffs. counterpunch.org 
At the close of a year in which Africa's underlying economic problems continue to worsen, the Johannesburg G20 summit on November 22-23 utterly failed in its mandate to cut the continent's foreign debt and assure that appropriate climate-finance grants will be available. Nevertheless, even while the world economy's value chains suffer disfigurement thanks to Donald
(2025-12-30). FIR registered against lawyers for 'attacking, robbing' YouTuber Rajab Butt. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-30). Monday 12/29: 27th Annual, California 175 – California State Capitol Kwanzaa. indybay.org California State Capitol | 10th & Capitol Mall | Downtown Sacramento…
(2025-12-30). On cam: China fires hypersonic missile which can 'kill aircraft carriers'— warning US? | YJ-20 | Taiwan. hindustantimes.com China's People's Liberation Army has released footage of large-scale military drills conducted on December 29, following heightened regional tensions. The video includes rare visuals of a YJ-20 hypersonic missile launching from a Type 055 destroyer, signaling an assertive shift in Beijing's military posture and reinforcing deterrence messaging across the Indo-Pacific.
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh mourns loss of Khaleda Zia, interim chief Yunus expresses grief; 'lost great guardian…'. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus paid tribute to former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia following her death at the age of 80, calling her a "great guardian" of the nation. Yunus praised Zia's role in establishing democracy, multi-party politics, and protecting the rights of the Bangladeshi people. The interim government announced a three-day national mourning period and a general holiday on Wednesday, when her funeral prayers will be held outside the national Parliament building in Dhaka. Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, had been acquitted earlier this year in her final corruption case,…
(2025-12-30). Occupation moving forward: Israeli settlers — and soldiers — are now expelling Palestinians from homes in area B. haaretz.com Harassment, violence and vandalism routinely drive people from their villages in Area C, but three recent cases show that the practice now extends into areas controlled by the Palestinian Authority. The army is actively taking part…
(2025-12-30). Fishing ban revitalizes Yangtze. ecns.cn Rare and endangered fish species such as the Yangtze sturgeon and Chinese suckers, orMyxocyprinus asiaticus, are now more frequently sighted in the Chongqing section of the Yangtze.
(2025-12-30). Uruguayan customs increases seizures in combating smuggling. plenglish.com The DNA seized various contraband goods, vehicles, suspicious packages, and counterfeit items worth more than 1.4 billion pesos (just over 36 million dollars). | This figure surpasses the total for 2024, a record year for Customs in terms of the value of seizures. | There was also an increase of more than 70% in the average value per successful operation, compared to last year's data. | Regarding contraband cigarettes, seizures to date have exceeded last year's figures by more than 80%. | In the fight against drug trafficking, 35 drug seizures of varying significance took place, most of them at Carrasco Internat…
(2025-12-30). Rs 850mn guaranteed to new PSL teams. tribune.com.pk 
The offer of an Rs 850 million central pool income guarantee in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been made only to the two new teams. | The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements. | According to details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has assured the seventh and eighth teams that starting from PSL 11, they will receive a minimum guaranteed amount of Rs 850 million each for the next five editions. | This has been termed a "minimum central pool income guarantee." If, in any edition, a team's share from the central pool falls short of this guaranteed figure, the PCB will cover th…
(2025-12-30). Iran overcomes tourism recession faster than many countries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— Iran has been able to overcome the tourism recession faster than many countries in a few months after the 12-day Israeli war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Here's what Pakistanis looked up on TikTok in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
As the year comes to a close, TikTok has released its list of the most searched topics in Pakistan in 2025, offering a clear sense of what dominated public attention over the past twelve months. The searches reflect a mix of major national moments and everyday interests, highlighting how the platform is increasingly used as a place to look things up, not just scroll through content. | Cricket continued to drive some of the biggest spikes in search activity. Babar Azam remained the most searched sportsperson, with interest peaking around discussions of his 100th century. High-profile fixtures such as Pakistan v…
(2025-12-30). The US Wants to Reshape the UN's Social Agenda. It's Doing So Alone. passblue.com 
(2025-12-30). Sanctioning fever: the United States, European Union and free speech. onlineopinion.com.au When Brussels and Washington start banning critics from crossing borders, free speech stops being a principle and becomes a geopolitical weapon.
(2025-12-30). Spain seeks removal of ads for rentals in Israeli settlements. newarab.com 
The consumer affairs ministry said Tuesday it has identified 138 listings on platforms operating in If they fail to comply, the platforms could face further government action, the statement said, without specifying the consequences. | T…
(2025-12-30). Trillionaire Cometh, Democracy Goeth. counterpunch.org 
I wrote my first post for Inequality.org, Our First Trillionaire: Only a Matter of Time, over twelve years ago. I hoped, at the time, that…
(2025-12-30). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-30). Dar discusses 'regional situation' with Saudi FM amid rising Gulf tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the current regional situation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The contact took place amid heightened regional tensions following Saudi Arabia's strikes on Yemen. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region and shared assessments of recent developments. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, called Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan @Faisal…
(2025-12-30). Former Prime Minister of Greece: W.E. Talk turns mutual learning among civilizations into people's experience. ecns.cn Over these five years, East-West Dialogue(W. E. Talk) has done something important. It has built a real bridge, an intellectual bridge of ideas between peoples, transcending borders, across cultures, beyond prejudice.
(2025-12-30). Trump 'shocked & outraged' by alleged Putin house drone plot amid Ukraine talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump's first reaction has emerged after Russia claimed Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's Novgorod residence during ongoing peace talks. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump was described as "shocked and outraged" by the reported attack. Russian officials say Ukraine launched a massive drone assault, claiming all 91 long-range drones were intercepted. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov labeled the incident "state terrorism" and warned retaliation targets have been selected. Ukraine has firmly denied the accusation, with President Volodymyr Zelensky calling it a lie. The dramat…
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Hamas confirms Abu Obaida's death, unveils new spokesman to carry his mantle. hindustantimes.com Hamas's armed wing has formally confirmed that its longtime masked spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in an Israeli strike and has introduced a new spokesperson who might continue to use the powerful brand name "Abu Obaida" in his place. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades say the original Abu Obaida's real identity was Huthaifa Samir al-Kahlout, hailing him as a "great leader" and architect of their media machine after nearly two decades as the face and voice of Hamas's propaganda war against Israel. Watch for details…
(2025-12-30). Khaleda Zia, first woman PM of Bangladesh, passes away at 80 after prolonged illness. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, passed away on Tuesday following a long period of illness, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced. She was 80 years old. | According to her doctors, she had been battling several age-related health conditions, including advanced liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and heart and chest complications. Zia had been receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka since November 23 and was put on ventilator support on December 11. Only two days earlier, her personal physician had stated that her condition was "extremely critical." | In…
(2025-12-30). China imposes sanctions on dozens of US weapons manufactures over arms sales to Taiwan. peoplesdispatch.org Ignoring repeated Chinese warnings and their own expressed commitments to the one-China policy, successive US administrations have been selling arms to Taiwan and supporting separatist forces there.
(2025-12-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2025-12-30). Uganda vs Nigeria: Experience the AFCON Spirit with 1xBet. independent.co.ug 
As the official sponsor of AFCON 2025, 1xBet follows Africa's biggest football tournament from the very first whistle. The fight for the trophy is filled with passion, drama, and unpredictability, and every game can change the course of the competition. Supporting AFCON means celebrating spectacular football, unforgettable emotions, and unexpected twists that make this …
(2025-12-30). Over 2,000 industrial units go online, creating more than 27,000 direct jobs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran put more than 2,100 industrial units into operation in the first nine months of the current Iranian year (March 21- December 21), creating over 27,000 direct jobs and more than 50,000 indirect positions nationwide, a senior industry official said.
(2025-12-30). UAE says ending mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily. newarab.com 
The It said the decision came after a comprehensive assessment following
(2025-12-30). Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States In 2025. progressivehub.net SONALI KOLHATKAR | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-12-30). Wednesday 12/31: New Eve Kaleidophone! indybay.org Peace United Church | 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-12-30). PHC grants one month to Afghan students to submit documents. tribune.com.pk 
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has disposed of a writ petition filed by Afghan students seeking protection from being excluded from the admission process at Khyber Medical University (KMU), directing the petitioners to submit an Afghan passport, Pakistani visa and other required documents within one month. | The court ruled that if the students fail to provide the required documents within the given timeframe, the university administration would be authorized to take a decision regarding their admission. | The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Syed Arshad Ali and Justice Mudassar Ameer. Ad…
(2025-12-30). Chinese Embassy in Panama opposes demolition of Chinese monument in Panama. ecns.cn (ECNS) — The Chinese Embassy in Panama on Monday expressed extreme shock, strong indignation and firm opposition after the municipal government of Arraiján forcibly demolished the China—Panama Friendship Park and a monument commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese people in Panama.
(2025-12-30). Shafali Verma Rockets in ICC Women's T20I Rankings. devdiscourse.com In an impressive display of skill and consistency, Shafali Verma has ascended to the sixth spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Her stellar performances, including several match-winning half-centuries, have solidified her position as a formidable opener.
(2025-12-30). LIVE: Nigeria vs Uganda — AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Uganda seek to upset Nigeria to reach last 16.
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Financial Brief: A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money Dec 30. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The final trading days of 2025 were dominated by the collision of political risk and monetary policy. An unprecedented White House threat to sue the Federal Reserve Chair rocked the bedrock of central bank independence, while Japan and Germany unveiled divergent fiscal paths, one spending record sums, the other bracing for job cuts. …
(2025-12-30). Nietzsche and the Lost Paradise of Moorish Spain. fairobserver.com Europe's identity was not found — it was constructed. From the Renaissance onward, scholars and theologians traced Europe's lineage to Greece and Rome, deliberately bypassing the Middle East, where both Christianity and modern science once shared roots. This selective inheritance created what Palestinian-American academic and literary critic Edward Said later called a "civilizational fiction": the…
(2025-12-30). Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week. sanews.gov.za Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week | The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week. | Officers also made 264 arrests and issued 52 520 fines for various transgressions. | Between 1 and 21 December, the City's liquor pound took receipt of 1 942.74 litres of alcohol (4 201 units/bottles). | By 28 December, the total had increased to 4 634.69 litres (9 838 units/bottles). | The alcohol was confiscated by law enforcement officials in terms of the City's by-laws. | In t…
(2025-12-30). LIVE: Arsenal vs Aston Villa — Premier League. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage, before our text commentary stream of the EPL title clash in London.
(2025-12-30). A Rare Goldilocks Period: RBI's Transformative Year Under Malhotra. devdiscourse.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, enacted a substantial monetary easing in 2025, reducing key rates by 1.25% over four policy reviews due to record low inflation, marking what Malhotra termed a 'rare Goldilocks period' for the Indian economy.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in airspace to the southwest of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed its fighters, airborne early warning aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in the airspace to the southwest of the Taiwan Island. The drills intend to test the capabilities of multi-type aircraft coordination and seizing air superiority.
(2025-12-30). A pomp-and-prize loving Trump wins highest honor. Was there really no Israeli worthy? haaretz.com Netanyahu's decision to award Trump with this year's Israel Prize raises the question of whether it should be leveraged to pay homage to another country's head of state, on a day dedicated to the country's independence…
(2025-12-30). Police Warns Guns Owners Against Firing Bullets for New Year. plusnews.ug 
As the world counts hours left to usher in 2026, police have warned its personnel and private fire arm owners against firing bullets as a way of welcoming the New Year. Assistant Commissioner of Police -ACP Kituuma Rusoke, the Police Spokesperson, said sometimes firearms owners get excited and fire in the air causing unnecessary panic …
(2025-12-30). Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in east Med. newarab.com 
The three eastern Mediterranean nations have drawn closer over the past decade through
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia at 80. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- — Bangladesh is observing three days of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, at age 80. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced her passing at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after a prolonged illness, including advanced liver cirrhosis, diabetes, heart issues, and arthritis.The interim government declared state mourning, with flags at half-mast and her funeral scheduled for Wednesday at a central Dhaka prayer ground, followed by burial beside her husband, late President Ziaur Rahman. BNP leaders called for peaceful observances, while…
(2025-12-30). Experimental archaeology at Masuleh: Medieval Iron smelting technology reconstructed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – An interdisciplinary research team has successfully reconstructed a medieval iron smelting and casting complex at the Old Masuleh historical site in northern Iran, revealing advanced metallurgical expertise in the region.
(2025-12-30). Zelensky will have to hide for rest of life: Medvedev. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Vladimir Zelensky will have to hide for the rest of his life following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.
(2025-12-30). Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages | Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ⚪ "Congratulations to Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the AFCON knockout stages after a hard-fought victory," government said in a post on social media platform, X. ⚪ This as the South African senior men's team are through to the last 16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Zimbabwe 3-2 in a pulsating five-goal thriller played at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco. ⚪ In a statement, the South African Football Association (SAFA) sa…
(2025-12-30). Inside Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — As global challenges intensify, nuclear technology is emerging as a practical solution across multiple sectors, offering tools for healthcare, food security, environmental protection, and sustainable energy.
(2025-12-30). Saving a home that witnessed revolution, Moorestown, N.J., looks ahead to America's 250th. 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? A nonprofit in Moorestown, New Jersey, has acquired the historic Thomas Cowperthwaite House, built in 1742. | Developer Bruce Goodman donated the colonial-era brick farmhouse and the surrounding 1.5 acres at 85 Kings Highway to "It brings the American Revolution alive for us," said Julie Maravich, president of the nonprofit.
(2025-12-30). CFACT comments on using AI to understand big bodies of research. wattsupwiththat.com The singular ability of language and reasoning models to analyze huge bodies of technical information opens up new ways to understand and advance research.
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh's former prime minister Khaleda Zia dies aged 80. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Diaz-Canel: ICAP is a bridge between peoples, a voice for just causes. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasized that the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) maintains its mission of uniting peoples and supporting just causes for humanity now more than ever.
(2025-12-30). Saudi Arabia calls national security a red line, urges UAE exit from Yemen. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. | The warning marked Riyadh's strongest language yet against Abu Dhabi, as the coalition said it struck what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists. Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council head also set a deadline for Emirati forces to leave, urging the UAE to comply. | Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are both ma…
(2025-12-30). Saudi Arabia says national security is red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen. geo.tv 
Forces of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council, arrive in a mountainous area where they are launching a military operation in the southern province of Abyan, Yemen, December 15, 2025. — ReutersSaudi-led coalition strikes southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.UAE-backed STC to…
(2025-12-30). Saudi-led coalition targets arms shipments from UAE in Yemen. newarab.com 
The coalition had warned it would back Yemen's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces and has urged them to withdraw "peacefully" from In recent weeks the UAE-backed Southern…
(2025-12-30). Iranian exports to Oman hit $500m over 10 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Trade between Iran and Oman reached $1.35 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 24 percent from a year earlier, with Iranian exports accounting for $500 million of the total, Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information said.
(2025-12-30). Russia pitches Su-57E to India with fresh offers, promising gateway to 6th-gen fighter and bomber collaboration. strategic-culture.su By Raghav PATEL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a development that could fundamentally alter the trajectory of Indo—Russ…
(2025-12-30). 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…
(2025-12-30). South Korea president to visit China Jan 4-7: FM. ecns.cn At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to China from Jan. 4 to 7, 2026, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2025-12-30). Cruise missile launch exercise conducted in DPRK. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) With the presence of the Chairman of the Board of State of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, a long-range strategic cruise missile launch exercise took place in the West Sea.
(2025-12-30). Future industries top priority in 2026. ecns.cn China's top industry regulator said it will step up efforts to foster emerging and future industries while consolidating the steady advancement of its industrial economy for 2026.
(2025-12-30). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2025-12-30). Video of protester defying police in Iran goes viral. newarab.com 
A video of a protester sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes during Protesters including shopkeepers and university students have been rallying against economic hardship in Iran since Sunday. | The viral footage showed a person sitting cross-legged on the road with their head bowed before more than 20 p…
(2025-12-30). Israel recognition of Somaliland against Somalia sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Moscow is deeply concerned about Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as it goes against Somalia's sovereignty, a Russian diplomat has said.
(2025-12-30). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2025-12-30). Kasese Businesses Count Losses as Power Instability Deepens Under UEDCL. plusnews.ug 
A cross-section of business operators in Kasese Municipality is raising concerns over mounting losses they attribute to an unstable electricity supply since Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) took over distribution from UMEME, the former power distributor. Residents and traders in Kasese had previously relied on an alternative supply from Kilembe Investments Limited (KIL). However, …
(2025-12-30). Nepal partners with Indigenous Chepang community to implement effective conservation measures. globalvoices.org 
The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). President Xi to deliver New Year's message to ring in 2026. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a New Year's message at 7 p.m. Wednesday to ring in 2026.
(2025-12-30). The Charge of the Padded Brigade: England in Australia. counterpunch.org 
It's been one of the strangest cricket series on record. Hurried, frenetic, foolish, haphazard and, at points, unbecomingly immature. The cricket between England and Australia in this, the 2025-6 Ashes series, was a recreational coke line, a narcotics fix, a dopamine thrill. But was it even cricket? One thinks of those deathless lines from the French general Pierre Bosquet
(2025-12-30). John Pilger: Afflictor of the Powerful. consortiumnews.com UPDATED: John Pilger died two years ago today on Dec. 30, 2023. Better than just about anyone else, he used his prodigious talents to simply do his job as a reporter, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium…
(2025-12-30). Israel recognizes Somaliland: The right move, for the wrong reasons. haaretz.com Israel's recognition is good for Somaliland and historically just. But while it represents yet another blow for the battered principle-based international system, and despite contradictory claims by Israel and the Trump administration, recognizing Somaliland should actually strengthen the argument for recognizing Palestine…
(2025-12-30). Israeli police raid anti-crime Arab home, detain her over Palestinian flags. haaretz.com The 60-year-old activist, who leads weekly anti-crime protests, was questioned on suspicion of incitement after police found Palestinian flags and magnets in a search that she says left her children terrified, calling it 'political'…
(2025-12-30). 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!
(2025-12-30). Iran needs no permission to defend itself. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Iran does not seek permission from anyone to defend itself, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says.
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Syria's New Leaders Court Alawite Loyalty After Deadly Backlash. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria's Alawite community, long associated with the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, has found itself exposed and vulnerable since his fall. Although many Alawites benefited from access to state jobs under Assad, large numbers also endured poverty and bore the brunt of Syria's 14-year civil war. That fragile post-Assad relationship shattered in March, when …
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). 'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream. ecns.cn A term borrowed from the gaming world — the "kill line" — has recently gone viral online to describe what many see as a harsh reality in the United States, sparking widespread debate about economic insecurity and the fragility of the so-called American Dream.
(2025-12-30). Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded significant law enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during festive season operations. | During this period, GTI officers issued hundreds of infringement notices, discontinued unsafe vehicles, effected arrests for serious offences and impounded vehicles operating unlawfully. | The operation that was conducted between 22 and 28 December 2025 across Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni resulted in 45 vehicles being discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded, and 27 arrests affected, main…
(2025-12-30). Can You Recognize a State That Doesn't Exist? moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, a long-lasting equilibrium in the Horn of Africa is disturbed by Israel becoming the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, a polity that has been in self-government since 1991, albeit not yet recognized under international law. The move calls for consideration of Israel's intentions as well as the legal and security …
(2025-12-30). Internationalism: "More and more people are saying no.'. indybay.org I think it's important that a movement on the streets repeatedly voices the political demand for an end to arms deliveries to Israel. The International Criminal Court is also calling for this — and we must remind our governments of this. | We can put pressure on Israel and its supporters, but it is the Palestinians themselves who will liberate themselves.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts training of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority, and anti-sub operations to the East of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers to conduct drills in the waters and airspace to the east of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on subjects of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority as well as submarine hunting and anti-submarine operations.
(2025-12-30). Second string Egypt finish group unbeaten. tribune.com.pk 
Egypt rested all their key players but still kept up their unbeaten run at the Africa Cup of Nations, drawing 0-0 with Angola on Monday to finish their Group B campaign on seven points. | Egypt had already confirmed top spot in the group before kickoff, allowing them the luxury of making 11 changes from their 1-0 win over South Africa on Friday, and giving players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush the day off. | Angola finished third in the group but must wait to see whether they could advance to the last 16 as one of the best four third-placed finishers. | Their two-point haul means they have an anxious wa…
(2025-12-30). UAE Slams Saudi Statement on Yemen, denounces "Serious Inaccuracies" albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The United Arab Emirates has sharply criticized a statement issued by Saudi Arabia regarding the latest developments in Yemen, saying it includes serious inaccuracies and unfair accusations against Abu Dhabi, according to Al Jazeera.On Tuesday, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs put out an official statement saying that they are unhappy with the way the Saudis talked about things. They stressed that the Saudi statement included "fundamental inaccuracies." The UAE also strongly rejected any attempts to involve them in the growing conflicts in Yemen.The ministry said the UAE did not tell or supp…
(2025-12-30). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal violence, intimidation, and arbitrary detention targeting LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders (…) | – |
(2025-12-30). Uganda in 2025: A resilient economy facing hard fiscal truths. independent.co.ug 
Gold continued to dominate export receipts, contributing over 40 percent of merchandise exports, although much of this reflected re-exports. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economy in 2025 closed the year on a relatively strong footing, marked by steady growth, low inflation and cautious macroeconomic management, but beneath the headline stability lay deep fiscal, …
(2025-12-30). Farming in Persepolis buffer zone limited to protect ancient site, official says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran has imposed strict limits on agricultural activity within the primary buffer zone of Persepolis, the head of the UNESCO-listed site said, as authorities seek to protect the ancient complex from potential damage.
(2025-12-30). Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala moved to super maximum correctional facility. sanews.gov.za Suspected criminal mastermind Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala moved to super maximum correctional facility | Suspected criminal mastermind, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, has been transferred from Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Centre (C-Max) to the super maximum eBongweni Correctional Facility in Kokstad. | Matlala is allegedly linked to, among others, the coordinated syndicates responsible for the looting of over R2 billion meant for healthcare in Gauteng, the attempted murder of his ex-lover and is believed to have played a role in the capture of some key members within law enforcement agencies. | "The transfer of remand detai…
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts joint drills around Taiwan. ecns.cn Multiple forces of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" around Taiwan Island Monday, said Shi Yi, spokesperson for the theater command.
(2025-12-30). PIA to restart London route, its most popular international service. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan International Airlines will resume direct flights to London after a six-year gap, operating four weekly services from Islamabad starting March 29, the national flag carrier announced on Tuesday. | The flights, expected to depart from Terminal 4 at London Heathrow Airport, mark PIA's return to its first and most popular international route following the suspension of direct operations in July 2020. | PIA is already operating three weekly flights to Manchester, which resumed on October 25 after a five-year hiatus. The Manchester service initially started with two weekly flights before being increased to…
(2025-12-30). 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).
(2025-12-30). India's Rice Export Boom Fuels a Looming Groundwater Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu India's rise to become the world's largest rice producer and exporter has been hailed by politicians as a triumph of policy and farmer resilience. Exports have nearly doubled over the past decade, surpassing 20 million metric tons in the latest fiscal year and giving India control over roughly 40% of global rice trade. Yet behind …
(2025-12-30). Killjoy Was Here: Monument Envy and the Trump Regime. counterpunch.org 
I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said — "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert…. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped
(2025-12-30). Tractor, Malavan share the spoils in 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor and Malavan shared the spoils in a goalless draw in Matchweek 15 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Instrumental Reason and Left Politics. indybay.org When market liberals claim that the market is the most complete way of obtaining information in order to make decisions, and when one now realizes – not only from a left-wing perspective – that more and more areas of life are subject to this marketization, this shows how capitalist reproduction works by excluding a comprehensive, non-instrumental reason.
(2025-12-30). World Bank Miracle: How To Show Rising Poverty As Declining! popularresistance.org Of late, there have been several academic papers and media write-ups on the World Bank's 2025 claim of steeply declining extreme poverty in the world, especially in Asia. It would be wonderful if this was true, but it is not true. | This claim is spurious, arising from a statistical legerdemain that the World Bank and governments have practiced for many decades, ignoring all criticism. For half a century, they have repeatedly underestimated poverty line expenditure until by now their poverty lines are so incredibly low that they do not permit human survival.
(2025-12-30). The Fall of Democracy is a Markov Process. fairobserver.com 
How do democracies die? With thunderous applause? Padme certainly thinks so, but would Polybius agree? The ancient Greeks were, quite reasonably, concerned by this question, because their democracies died all the time. In fact, this happened so much that the most eminent philosophers and historians of the classical period developed a theory that rationalizes the…
(2025-12-30). (W.E. Talk) Beate Trankmann: Many of the challenges we face today cannot be solved in isolation. ecns.cn Over the past5 years, the program has built an effective platform for constructive dialogue, contributing to greater understanding across different cultures and traditions. UNDP has been pleased to engage with W.E. Talk through interviews and exchanges to showcase our work in international development and multilateral cooperation. These conversations help connect policy debates and strengthen broader public understanding.
(2025-12-30). Russia to host World Youth Festival in September 2026. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin signed on Tuesday a decree for the celebration of the World Youth Festival in the city of Yekaterinburg, the Kremlin press service informed.
(2025-12-30). TEDPIX loses 102,000 points on Tuesday. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- TEDPIX, the main index of the Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE), dropped 102,178 points to 4.021 million on Tuesday, which is the fourth day of the Iranian calendar week.
(2025-12-30). Monday 12/29: No Monarchs Monday: Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 30. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 30.
(2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). Archer in England squad for T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
England named fast bowler Jofra Archer in their provisional squad for the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday despite a side strain that prematurely ended his Ashes campaign in Australia earlier this month. | The 15-member squad for the World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 also includes Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement. | Beginning on January 22, England will play three one-day internationals and an equal number of T20s in Sri Lanka before heading into the World Cup. | "Sussex fast bowler Jofra Archer is included in the provision…
(2025-12-30). skyline race: The ten tallest towers in the country. haaretz.com A construction boom around Tel Aviv is pushing the Israel's skyline into uncharted territory…
(2025-12-30). This Week in People's History, Dec 31-Jan 6, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 31-Jan 6, 2026 |
(2025-12-30). Turkey Detains Hundreds of IS Suspects After Deadly Police Clash. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkish authorities detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation against the Islamic State (IS) on Tuesday, the Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. The arrests came a day after a deadly eight-hour gunfight in the town of Yalova, on the Sea of Marmara coast south of Istanbul, which left three police officers and six militants dead. …
(2025-12-30). 'We Pledge to Continue the Path': Full Speech by Newly Introduced Abu Obeida. wibailoutpeople.org 
December 30, 2025 By Palestine Chronicle Staff The newly introduced military spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigades delivered his first public address, announcing the killing of the former spokesman and outlining the movement's position on the war, ceasefire, and regional developments. The Al-Qassam Brigades' newly introduced military spokesman delivered a lengthy address on Monday, during which he …
(2025-12-30). The search for Pakistan's next singing sensation is back. tribune.com.pk 
After an eleven year gap Pakistan Idol has returned to television, positioning itself as a platform for undiscovered talent from across the country and a test of whether a reality show in Pakistan can deliver on merit. The second season brings together contestants from cities such as Sukkur, Multan and Karachi, many of whom are stepping onto a national stage for the first time. For them, the show represents a rare opportunity to be judged alongside peers rather than by connections. | The original Pakistan Idol aired in 2013 as part of the global Idol franchise, with Zamad Baig emerging as the winner. The show…
(2025-12-30). Iran's Guards said to eye bio-chem warheads for long-range missiles: Report. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard is reportedly pushing its missile program into a new phase focused on unconventional biological and chemical warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, framed by sources as a "complementary deterrent" against Israel and the United States. Such a move, if confirmed, would sharply raise proliferation concerns, redraw deterrence calculations in the Middle East, and risk major global backlash and sanctions on Tehran. Iran International reported that the IRGC Aerospace Force is developing chemical and biological warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, shifting emphasis from missile rang…
(2025-12-30). Yemen declares 90-day emergency as Saudi airstrikes hit UAE-backed arms shipment at Mukalla port. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council declared a 90-day state of emergency after Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeted UAE-backed weapons shipments unloaded at the port of Mukalla in eastern Yemen, marking the sharpest escalation yet in the deepening rift between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over influence in the country.According to the coalition, two vessels entered Mukalla port on December 27—28 without authorization from the Joint Forces Command and disabled their tracking systems before unloading large quantities of weapons and combat vehicles.The coalition said the arms were intended for forces…
(2025-12-30). Viral video by Nick Shirley triggers fraud investigation on Minnesota daycare centers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley recently became the talk of social media after sharing a video during the weekend, accusing a dozen child daycare centers in Minnesota of alleged fraud. Shirley's Minnesota fraud video went viral, garnering over 100 million views on X (formerly Twitter) and nearly two million on YouTube. Individuals like Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Director of the FBI's Counterintelligence Division Kash Patel, and US Vice President JD Vance helped make the video go viral on social media by reposting it on X.Viral video by Nick Shirley triggers fraud investigation on Minnesota daycare cen…
(2025-12-30). Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities. geo.tv 
People walk past a display sign at a currency exchange bureau as the value of the Iranian rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, December 20, 2025.— ReutersProtests over Iran's soaring cost of living spread to several universities on Tuesday, with students joining shopkeepers and bazaar…
(2025-12-30). Two Futures Modern Parents Are Deliberately Engineering for Their Daughters. muslimskeptic.com Non-Muslim western parents who fall into the modern, non-traditional camp, usually do one of two things to their daughters: 1. Either they sexualize their daughters, Or 2. They masculinize their daughters. Sexualizing daughters comes most often in the form of clothing and inappropriate "sports." It looks like a five-year-old girl wearing pants that say "juicy" …
(2025-12-30). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2025-12-30). Trump says US ready for dialogue with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Washington is ready to engage in dialogue with Tehran but the option of using force remains on the table, US President Donald Trump claimed.
(2025-12-30). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2025-12-30). Israel strips UNRWA immunity in 'outrageous, systematic' attack. newarab.com 
Israel has passed legislation stripping the The bill passed 59—7 in the Knesset on Monday and took effect immediately, allowing Israeli authorities to seize UNRWA properties, block banking and payment services, and criminalise cooperation with the agency. | Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen defended the law, alleging UNRWA was "an…
(2025-12-30). Hybrid Horror You are 3x More Likely to Die in a Hybrid Vehicle than a Gasoline Vehicle. wattsupwiththat.com Recently released UK government stats suggest Hybrid vehicles are significantly more dangerous to vehicle occupants than gasoline vehicles.
(2025-12-30). TFA will hit the ground running in 2026! taskforceamericas.org 
Wow, what a year it has been! Much more bad news than good for Latin America — and for Latinos living in the U.S. The Trump administration has taken the gloves
(2025-12-30). Ignoring elite women is a waste of national capital: expert. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The head of the National Elites Association has criticized the exclusion of women from decision-making levels, saying that the issue is not the ability of women, but rather their lack of opportunities and real participation in the country's management.
(2025-12-30). Karachi's Edhi Orange Line linked with Green Line. tribune.com.pk 
The Edhi Orange Line will now be integrated with the Green Line BRT at the Orange Line bus depot, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Tuesday. | Addressing the integration ceremony, Memon said the merger has expanded the Orange Line from four stops to 10, allowing passengers to travel from Orangi to Nagan Chowrangi. The integration will enable Orange Line buses to operate along the Green Line BRT track, providing easier access for residents of Orangi Town. | Initiated in 2016 under the supervision of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Project was a four-kil…
(2025-12-30). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2025-12-30). After 47 years, 'Fresh Air' executive producer Danny Miller retires. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In 1978, Danny Miller was 24 years old and asked to be an intern on "Fresh Air," a relatively new show on WHYY in Philadelphia, then called WUHY. | At the time, he knew little about radio and even less about NPR. But he loved jazz. His introduction to the station was through its overnight jazz show hosted by DJ Bob Perkins, which led him to Terry Gross who also played jazz on "Fresh Air" in the afternoon. | Both Gross and Miller have called themselves "lucky" that the unlike…
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Syrian city imposes curfew after sectarian violence. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Security authorities in the Syrian coastal province of Latakia announced the imposition of a curfew in the provincial capital as a measure to preserve security and public order following recent unrest.
(2025-12-30). Turkey's Unyielding Stance: Nationwide Crackdown on Islamic State. devdiscourse.com In a sweeping operation across Turkey, authorities detained 357 suspects linked to the Islamic State, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday. This follows a deadly confrontation involving police and militants that left three officers and six militants dead in Yalova, near Istanbul.
(2025-12-30). Friday 1/2: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-30). US Military Launches 30th Strike in Boat Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command announced on Monday that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the waters of Latin America, marking the 30th strike since the campaign began on September 2. SOUTHCOM said the boat was targeted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and claimed, without providing any evidence, that it was "transiting along known narco-trafficking …
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Judge blocks Trump effort to strip South Sudan deportation protections. aljazeera.com Trump is seeking to end protected status for South Sudan, claiming country no longer poses danger to those returning.
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2025-12-30). Graveyard Land Dispute Uncovered: A Clash Over Heritage and Encroachment. devdiscourse.com In a tense operation on Tuesday, the revenue department assessed the legality of structures built on graveyard land near a contested religious site. The survey, conducted under tight security, exposed 22 cases of alleged encroachments, stirring local unrest.
(2025-12-30). US envoy's grassroots charm offensive in Jordan sparks debate. newarab.com 
The new Holtsnider, who arrived in October 2025, has travelled across the kingdom in what many describe as a soft-diplomacy campaign aimed at countering public resentment over US support for Israel. | Rather than confining his activity to the emb…
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh's first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, dies at 80. geo.tv 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia waves to activists as she arrives for a rally in Dhaka in this file picture taken January 20, 2014. — ReutersBNP says Khaleda Zia died after a prolonged illness. Zia stayed in London for medical treatment in early…
(2025-12-30). IRCS, UNICEF boost ties to provide psychosocial support for children. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have enhanced cooperation to provide psychosocial support for children during emergencies.
(2025-12-30). AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won't Give Up Its Influence. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-30). 30 Reasons to Donate to Consortium News. consortiumnews.com As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary of continuous publication, please consider making a $30 donation to help ensure that Consortium News persists. A dollar for every year of publication, from 1995 to today. We thank you if you have already…
(2025-12-30). Thousands of Somalis protest Israel's recognition of Somaliland. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Any aggression against Iran to face immediate response. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Ali Shamkhani has warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a swift and decisive response, emphasizing the country's independent defensive capabilities.
(2025-12-30). Living inside an evolving Xinjiang: My 2025 in Urumqi. ecns.cn In 2025, Urumqi city is doing a lot: celebrating loudly, programming culture more intentionally, making transport easier, and quietly weaving AI into the background of everyday life.
(2025-12-30). Prehistoric sites identified in Esfarayen. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Targeted paleolithic studies, supported by North Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, began in the Esfarayen and Safiabad plains, during which valuable evidence of the presence of hunter-gatherer societies in this region was identified for the first time.
(2025-12-30). Sudan's 2025: A year of shifting fronts, deepening crises. independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | The year 2025 proved pivotal in Sudan's conflict, characterized by dramatic military shifts, stalled diplomacy, and a persistent humanitarian catastrophe widely regarded as the world's largest. Militarily, the year saw a clear reversal of fortunes. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) made significant gains in the first half, recapturing key sites including …
(2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). Over 17,000 individuals trapped in flood, blizzard rescued. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 17,613 people affected by floods and snow blizzard in the country.
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80. tribune.com.pk 
Khaleda Zia, who became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991 and went on to develop a bitter rivalry with Sheikh Hasina as they spent decades trading power, died on Tuesday after a long illness. She was 80. | Her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), said that she died after a prolonged illness. She had advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, and chest and heart problems, her doctors said. | She went to London for medical treatment in early 2025, staying for four months before returning home. | Though Khaleda had been out of power since 2006 and had spent several years in jai…
(2025-12-30). Two Palestinians hospitalized after masked settlers attack West Bank Bedouin village. haaretz.com The incident occurred in the village of Mukhmas near Ramallah. According to testimonies, the attacker emerged from a nearby settlement, threw stones, sprayed the area with pepper spray, and beat at least one person with clubs…
(2025-12-30). Israeli National Guard chief says large-scale operation in Bedouin village is meant to a. haaretz.com The raid followed vandalism in nearby communities and officially aimed to catch suspects and illegal weapons, but residents said it felt like collective punishment, with some children briefly detained and homes searched…
(2025-12-30). Three-party talks help to restore peace. ecns.cn The trilateral meeting of China, Cambodia and Thailand on Monday emphasized the need to fully and effectively implement the truce between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, with a view to ensuring a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and laying the foundation for rebuilding peace.
(2025-12-30). UK orders 'urgent review' over Alaa Abdel Fattah's posts. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Eastern Europe: Resistance Grows To Militarism, Israeli Arms Production. popularresistance.org As Western European elites scramble to maintain influence amid waning backing from the Trump administration and growing domestic opposition to pro-militarization, anti-people policies, countries in Eastern Europe are faced with a different set of dynamics. | Starting from distinct political and economic conditions, movements across the region are organizing against expected cuts and deepening ties with Israel's genocidal regime, while also pushing back against local elites seeking to profit from the EU's expanding armament agenda. Peoples Dispatch spoke with Oana Uiorean and Vlad Mure≈üan of the Elbit…
(2025-12-30). Delaware settles lawsuit that alleged 'systemic failures' with how state provides special education services for prisoners. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For the last half-century, a series of federal laws have guaranteed free public education to everybody with a learning disability up to age 22, including young adults in correctional facilities. | But for years in Delaware, according to
(2025-12-30). Saturday 12/27: Universal land access: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). Winter scene in Urmia after snowfall. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Snowfall has blanketed Urmia in white, giving streets, parks, and the surrounding foothills a distinctly wintery appearance.
(2025-12-30). '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.
(2025-12-30). Nvidia in talks to buy Israel's AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion. newarab.com 
Nvidia declined to comment, while AI21 was not immediately available to comment. | A 2023 funding round valued AI21 at $1.4 billion. Nvidia and Alphabet's Google participated in that funding. | AI21, founded in 2017 by Amnon Shashua and two others, is among a clutch of AI startups tha…
(2025-12-30). Tribunal upholds Nawaz Sharif's NA-130 win, dismisses PTI challenge. tribune.com.pk 
An election tribunal has upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan's notification declaring Nawaz Sharif the winner in Lahore's NA-130, dismissing a challenge filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Dr Yasmin Rashid. | The decision ends her bid to overturn Sharif's victory in the February 2024 general election from the constituency, also known as NA-130 (Lahore-XIV). | The tribunal, headed by Judge Rana Zahid Mahmood, rejected Dr Rashid's petition on technical grounds. The ruling means the official result notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will remain in force. | According to the published…
(2025-12-30). Are Ukraine and U.S. truly "very close" to a final peace deal to end conflict? independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump said that the two sides are "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to a peace deal to end the Ukraine crisis. However, there is little sign that any …
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina's rival dies— ex-PM Khaleda Zia passes away days after exiled son's return. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh's first female prime minister and veteran opposition leader Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) confirmed on December 30. A two-time prime minister, Zia led Bangladesh from 1991 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2006, and was a central figure in the country's politics for decades. Her death comes amid ongoing political uncertainty in Bangladesh and days after her son returned from 17 years of exile. Zia had been suffering from advanced liver cirrhosis, along with multiple other health complications, according to her doctors. Her funeral i…
(2025-12-30). Sacramento 175 – Sacramento River District Kwanzaa Celebration. indybay.org Sacramento River District and Old Sacramento poised to embrace "Matunda Ya Kwanza" in a good way as we open the archives and libraries to ferret out "First Fruits of the Harvest."
(2025-12-30). Ukraine: Negotiations At A Standstill, The War Progresses. popularresistance.org The speed of progress Russian troops are making has increased. During the last weeks several significant Ukrainian cities — Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Myronograd, Huleipole — have fallen into Russian hands. The Ukrainian command seems to ignore this reality. It took weeks to admit that Siverks had fallen. It still claims to hold ground in Myrnograd and Huleipole. It loudly claims a successful counteroffensive in Kupiansk while its troops there get bombed to smithereens. | Meanwhile Russia has widely succeeded in de-energizing Ukraine. Electricity in Ukraine's big cities is limited to less than 12 ho…
(2025-12-30). 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.
(2025-12-30). Railway Lines and Corruption: Kumari Selja's Dual Agenda for Regional Development. devdiscourse.com Kumari Selja, a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament for Sirsa, has called for the construction of two new railway lines to spur economic development in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan's border regions. She advocates for the Sirsa-Rania-Tibbi and Sirsa-Bhadra lines to enhance connectivity and benefit local farmers and traders.
(2025-12-30). America's Loss of Science and Loss of Virtue. counterpunch.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.
(2025-12-30). The National Security Strategy Paper on China. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration's National Security Strategy paper, released this month, is filled with nasty, nativist language and half-truths straight out of the Project 2025 playbook. But amidst the bluster about historic success in strengthening national security and claims about resolving wars is a stark reminder of the direction US foreign policy is taking, which looks
(2025-12-30). Concern over Israel's recognition of Somaliland. sanews.gov.za Concern over Israel's recognition of Somaliland | South Africa has noted with concern, the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state. | In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said the recognition constitutes a violation of the Federal Republic of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and is a direct threat to peace in the Horn of Africa. | "We uphold the African Union's principle of uti possidetis the sanctity of inherited borders as the continent's essential safeguard against conflict. We distinguish unequivocall…
(2025-12-30). Somaliland: Heated debate at UNSC – Russia, China corner USA, Israel over Africa move | Somalia. hindustantimes.com Somalia and several UN member states strongly condemned Israel's decision to recognise Somaliland as an independent state during an emergency session at the United Nations. Somali officials described the move as a direct violation of Somalia's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law, warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. Representatives from the African Union, Arab League, China, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, South Africa, and others echoed Somalia's rejection, calling the recognition null and void. Israel defended its decision by citing Somaliland's historical soverei…
(2025-12-30). Dubai sets historic record as licence plate auction crosses AED1bn. geo.tv 
Auction of luxury vehicle licence plates, organised by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority. — X/@rta_dubaiDUBAI: Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has set a new record after selling luxury vehicle licence plates worth more than AED1.09 billion, highlighting the…
(2025-12-30). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2025-12-30). Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Yemen's Mukalla Port Over Alleged Arms Delivery. moderndiplomacy.eu Yemen has been engulfed in a complex civil war since 2014, pitting the Iran-aligned Houthi movement against a Saudi-backed government that was forced to flee the capital, Sanaa. In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition including the United Arab Emirates intervened militarily to restore the government. Over time, however, deep fractures emerged within the coalition itself. One …
(2025-12-30). The US Doesn't Need a Party, It Needs a Revolution. counterpunch.org 
Two hundred and fifty years ago, European colonists mostly from Britain were conspiring to chase the elements of the British monarchy from the shores of what we now call the United States. Many of those in the conspiracy were mostly interested in personal financial gain, whether it was measured in stolen land, enslaved humans or
(2025-12-30). The Israeli Government Put My Name At The Top Of An 'Antisemite' List. caitlinjohnstone.com.au My name appears at the top of a list in a document the Israeli government released earlier this month in order to draw false associations between the Bondi Beach shooting and online criticism of Israel and its atrocities. | The
(2025-12-30). PSX surges to new record as KSE-100 posts fresh all-time high. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displays record-setting rally as it appears well-poised for a vibrant 2026, underpinned by improving sentiment and sustained liquidity, as it continued its record-setting momentum on Tuesday. | The market began the session on a strong footing, swiftly scaling an intra-day high of 174,805.16 in early trading. However, profit-taking then triggered a mid-morning correction, pulling the index down to an intra-day low of 174,121.42. Subsequently, sentiment stabilised, with the market moving within a narrow band and posting a gradual recovery through the afternoon session. | The benchma…
(2025-12-30). Irrigation equipment exports reach $100m in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran exported about $100 million worth of irrigation equipment in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the deputy head of the Agriculture Ministry's water and soil department said.
(2025-12-30). Sabalenka, Kyrgios see only positives from their match. tribune.com.pk 
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios defended their controversial "Battle of the Sexes" match and said they failed to understand why an exhibition aimed at showcasing tennis drew so much negativity from the tennis community. | Former Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios defeated world number one Sabalenka 6-3 6-3 at a packed Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday despite several rule tweaks implemented by the organisers to level the playing field. | Critics had warned that the match, a nod to the 1973 original "Battle of the Sexes" in which women's trailblazer Billie Jean King beat then 55-year-old former Grand Slam winner Bobby Riggs,…
(2025-12-30). Bethell looks to cement place as England number three. tribune.com.pk 
Jacob Bethell was not supposed to be England's headline act in the fourth test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground but he looked like a player who belonged when the tourists made their nervous chase for victory against Australia. | Replacing the dropped Ollie Pope at number three, 22-year-old Bethell had appeared on a hiding to nothing in Melbourne on a difficult pitch in front of a record crowd of 94,000. | His debut Ashes innings on Boxing Day, the biggest occasion in Australia's cricket calendar, was no fairytale, producing one run from five balls and a caught-behind dismissal off Australia's fifth-choice seame…
(2025-12-30). Turkey, Spain ink 2.6 billion euro deal for 30 training jets. newarab.com 
The Turkish company and Airbus inked a cooperation accord in July as part of the negotiations for the procurement. The final deal marks the first foreign sale of its Turkish Aerospace Industries will export Hurjet aircraft from…
(2025-12-30). Prospect and implications of other effective area-based conservation measures in indigenous Chepang landscape in Nepal. globalvoices.org The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). Israeli army removes officer over death of researcher in Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli army's chief has ordered the chief of staff in the The army said Yarom, who was also a reservist colonel, would…
(2025-12-30). UAE announces forces' withdrawal from Yemen amid tension with Saudi Arabia. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the aftermath of a Saudi-led coalition airstrike in Yemen's southern port of Mukalla, in this screengrab from a handout video obtained by Reuters on December 30, 2025. — Reuters UAE defence ministry announces move in X post.UAE ministry says it had limited forces…
(2025-12-30). China's Economic Crossroads: Booming Exports, Struggling Citizens. devdiscourse.com China's economy showcases resilience through robust exports and advances in technology. However, many citizens struggle with weak property prices and job insecurities.
(2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). ICAP: 65 años de amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fiel al ideario martiano y fidelista el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) celebra, junto al movimiento internacional de solidaridad con la isla rebelde, los primeros 65 años de trabajo de la institución, a cuyo fundador, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, está dedicada la celebración del aniversario. La visión de futuro de Fidel originó el ICAP el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-30). ICAP: 65 años de amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fiel al ideario martiano y fidelista el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) celebra, junto al movimiento internacional de solidaridad con la isla rebelde, los primeros 65 años de trabajo de la institución, a cuyo fundador, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, está dedicada la celebración del aniversario. La visión de futuro de Fidel originó el ICAP el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-30). Budapest mette al sicuro il riscaldamento: intesa sul gas con Baku e scontro legale con Bruxelles. strategic-culture.su Il gas azero puà≤ sostituire completamente quello russo? La risposta è no. | Segue nostro Serve una soluzione | Mentre nelle sedi europee si discute di scadenze, vincoli e dogmi politici, a Budapest si passa ai fatti con la firma di contratti concreti. La sicurezza energetica ungherese non puà≤ continuare ad essere oggetto delle provocazioni, degli screzi e delle burle dell'Occidente collettivo, motivo per cui il governo di Orban h…
(2025-12-30). Ataque a residencia de Putin hará revisar postura de EEUU hacia Zelenski, advierte el Kremlin. cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como "ataque terrorista" por las autoridades de Moscú, la residencia presidencial rusa en la región de Nóvgorod fue blanco de un ataque con drones durante la noche del 28 al 29 de diciembre. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó personalmente de lo sucedido a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-30). Cuarto frente frío provocará marcado descenso de las temperaturas a finales de diciembre. cubadebate.cu El cuarto frente frío de la actual temporada invernal llegará al país al final de la tarde y durante las primeras horas de la noche de mañana, con incidencia inicial en la región occidental, informó el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). El frente favorecerá un marcado descenso de las temperaturas, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2025-12-30). Amaury Pérez Vidal: Creo que estuve, y estoy, del lado de las causas justas. cubadebate.cu Desde que en 1969 comenzó mi dudable y riesgoso camino por la música, no imaginaba que llegaría un momento como éste. øCómo presentirlo siquiera? Para mí este premio era un galardón inalcanzable. Mi vida siempre estuvo acompañada por la música, desde que mi madre escuchaba en la casa familiar a Michel Legrand y mi padre el jazz de Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, y Lois Armstrong.
(2025-12-30). Amaury Pérez Vidal: Creo que estuve, y estoy, del lado de las causas justas. cubadebate.cu Desde que en 1969 comenzó mi dudable y riesgoso camino por la música, no imaginaba que llegaría un momento como éste. øCómo presentirlo siquiera? Para mí este premio era un galardón inalcanzable. Mi vida siempre estuvo acompañada por la música, desde que mi madre escuchaba en la casa familiar a Michel Legrand y mi padre el jazz de Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, y Lois Armstrong.
(2025-12-30). Morocco reach AFCON last 16. tribune.com.pk 
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group. | The Olympiakos striker netted in each half in front of 62,532 fans in the capital Rabat, while Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz got the other goal as he scored for the third match running at the tournament. | Morocco finish the first round with two wins and a draw, allowing them to progress from Group A in first place with seven points. Mali finished second after a third straight draw, 0-0 against Comoros in a game they ended with 10 men,…
(2025-12-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2025-12-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.