(2025-12-27). 'Israel' Continues Attacks on Gaza with Shelling, Airstrikes, Demolitions. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces committed ten new violations of the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip since early Friday, local sources reported, further destabilizing the tenuous pause in the genocidal war. The violations included targeted demolitions and aerial attacks across the territory. In Gaza City, occupation forces demolished three civilian residential buildings in the eastern al-Tuffah …
(2025-12-27). US naval forces still chasing Venezuela-linked tanker Bella 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — A Venezuela-linked tanker is still being chased by U.S. authorities in Caribbean waters, refusing to let Coast Guard crews board as specialized teams move into position for a possible forced seizure.
(2025-12-27). Desde Miraflores: Maduro condecoró a la Brigada Internacional Cuba- Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Este viernes 26 de diciembre el presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, saludó y condecoró a los trabajadores y trabajadoras de la Brigada Internacional Venezuela — Cuba, desde el Palacio de Miraflores, en la ciudad de Caracas.
(2025-12-27). Snow, romance, and flavor unite in Xinjiang's winter wonderland. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, winter transforms the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area into a magical realm where icy landscapes meet warm hospitality. This season, the destination offers a unique blend of snow adventures, romantic moments, and authentic flavors.
(2025-12-27). China urges Japan to reflect on history of aggression. ecns.cn China urges Japan to face up to and do soul-searching on its history of aggression, and show repentance for militaristic crimes and respect for the victims through concrete actions, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.
(2025-12-27). Karnataka Minister Critiques Central Repeal of MGNREGA. devdiscourse.com Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has launched a scathing critique of the Modi government's passage of the VB-G RAM G Bill in Parliament, asserting that it effectively nullifies the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Kharge accused the Centre of eliminating a crucial employment safety net for rural citizens.
(2025-12-27). Cricket Comeback: Josh Tongue Sparks England Triumph in Melbourne. devdiscourse.com England fast bowler Josh Tongue, once considering retirement due to successive injuries, orchestrated a stellar comeback in the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne, guiding his team to a four-wicket victory against Australia.
(2025-12-27). 'Not acceptable': EU slams U.S. travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations. ecns.cn The European Union (EU), French, German and British senior officials on Wednesday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
(2025-12-27). Airports Reopen Post Military Exercises in Poland. devdiscourse.com Rzeszow and Lublin airports in southeastern Poland resumed operations on Saturday. The airports had been temporarily closed due to fighter jet activities following Russian strikes on Ukraine, as confirmed by the Polish Air Navigation Services Agency (PANSA).
(2025-12-27). IRGC holds large-scale exercise in Tehran province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has held a large-scale military exercise dubbed "Towards holy Quds" in various region across in Tehran Province.
(2025-12-27). Strike by Himachal Doctors Intensifies Over Termination Dispute. devdiscourse.com Resident doctors across Himachal Pradesh commenced an indefinite strike on Saturday following the termination of a doctor involved in an alleged patient assault in Shimla. This action comes on the heels of a mass leave undertaken on Friday, underscoring the discontent within the medical community regarding the decision.
(2025-12-27). China's deep-sea manned submersibles have made over 1700 dives to date. ecns.cn China's three deep-sea manned submersibles have completed 1,746 dives to date, the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering under the Chinese Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-27). China sets world record in maglev technology by reaching 700 km/h in 2 seconds. ecns.cn "By promoting deeper integration between industry, academia, research and application, we aim to support independent innovation in national defense science and technology.""ÄÄ"ÄÄThe vehicle reaches the end of the test track.
(2025-12-27). China's first L3 self-driving car debuts in Chongqin. ecns.cn China's first license plate for Level-3 autonomous driving was granted recently to China Changan Auto Group, a car manufacturer based in Southwest China's Chongqing, marking a landmark development for the country's automotive sector.
(2025-12-27). Iran condemns terrorist attack in Syria's Homs's mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — The spokesman for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a terrorist attack against worshippers at the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Syrian province of Homs.
(2025-12-27). Exploring stunning winter scenery in Altay. ecns.cn Photo released on Dec. 24, 2025 shows the winter scenery of Altay in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-27). Belarus confirms deployment of Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles. hindustantimes.com Russia's Oreshnik missiles are now deployed in Belarus, capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin confirmed on December 26. The deployment marks a significant escalation in Moscow-Minsk military integration, raising tensions across Eastern Europe and putting NATO on high alert. Khrenin detailed the deployment in an interview with 'The Pervy Informatsionny Broadcaster,' highlighting Belarus' role in Russia's strategic deterrence.
(2025-12-27). The iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture. ecns.cn Two of the qipao (cheongsam) exhibits featured in Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai.[Photo provided by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] A cream-colored Austin 10 Saloon car stands at the entrance, greeting visitors with the glamour of 1930s Shanghai.
(2025-12-27). Russia bombards Kyiv ahead of Zelensky-Trump talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Saturday, just ahead of what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as a crucial meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2025-12-27). Man dead, 2 police officers hurt in shooting in US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — A man was shot and killed Friday after firing at police in a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina, during a child custody exchange, local US authorities said.
(2025-12-27). Australian state passes tougher gun laws. ecns.cn Australia's most populous state passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror rules on Wednesday following the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terror symbols and strengthening police power to curb protests.
(2025-12-27). Joint international operations seize 952 suspects, demolish 494 scam-related buildings in Myanmar. ecns.cn China, Myanmar and Thailand have jointly launched a new round of crackdown on cross-border gambling and telecom fraud, repatriating 952 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud back to China and demolishing 494 buildings linked to gambling and scam crimes in Myanmar's KK Park, authorities said.
(2025-12-27). Hidden toll on urban wildlife revealed. ecns.cn The Forum on Road Safety and Wildlife Conservation was held at Nanjing University's Xianlin campus on Dec 14, and was the culmination of research led by Professor Li Zhongqiu at the university's School of Life Sciences.Utilizing mathematical models, Li and his team estimated that annually about 115,000 wild and stray mammals and 456,000 birds are killed on roads in Nanjing.
(2025-12-27). Heavy rains, flash floods leave Southern California homes caked in mud. geo.tv 
(2025-12-27). Murals of the Ming Dynasty enter the digital age. ecns.cn The Guanyin Temple in Xinjin district, Chengdu, Sichuan province, is known for its ancient architecture and exquisite Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) murals.[Photo provided to China Daily]…
(2025-12-27). Leadership highlights Party conduct. ecns.cn Discipline inspection and supervision bodies are urged to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more effective measures, to provide a strong guarantee for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, according to a key Communist Party of China leadership meeting on Thursday.
(2025-12-27). Japan approves record $58B defense budget amid rising tensions with China. hindustantimes.com Japan approved a record defence budget, signaling a major shift in its security posture as tensions with China continue to rise. The $58 billion allocation for the next fiscal year marks a sharp increase and is part of Tokyo's five-year program to double military spending to 2% of GDP. The strategy focuses on boosting strike back capabilities, strengthening coastal defences, and expanding unmanned systems under the new Shield initiative. The move comes amid escalating friction with Beijing, particularly after remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan. China has criticized the buildup, while Japan insists…
(2025-12-27). Kashmir In The Early-'60s: Keeping Pro-Pakistan Elements At Bay Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Sandeep Bamzai | Bakshi vs Sadiq: The Lines Are Drawn: | In 1962 as palace intrigues returned to the forefront in J&K, the simmering rivalry between Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad and G.M. Sadiq resurfaced, fiercer than ever, with both pursuing separate agendas that remained oddly connected by invisible lines. Sadiq was driven by the lure of the chair, while Bakshi was intent on remaining firmly ensconced in it. There was no moral metric to this pursuit of power. The old combatants circled familiar tropes, the laws kept shifting, battle lines were redrawn, and the uneasy truce was upended. | The Sadiq facti…
(2025-12-27). How China's film market is reshaping global cinema standards. ecns.cn Over the past year, China's film industry has demonstrated unprecedented vitality and influence, charting a trajectory that extends beyond domestic box-office strength to significant global resonance. This dual rise in both the quantity and quality of Chinese cinema is reshaping industry benchmarks and reflects a deeper shift in how cultural products circulate in an increasingly multipolar world.
(2025-12-27). Oil And Gas Contestations In Sarawak And Sabah: Possible Paths Ahead Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Amalina Anuar | Malaysia's oil and gas (O&G) wealth and ownership have long been a site of central control. In recent times, there has been intensifying state-level pushback over revenue distribution and resource ownership and regulation, particularly by the resource-rich Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak. The stakes are significant. For both sides, this goes beyond revenue and involves the ability to shape and sustain fiscal fortunes and development trajectories, assert and defend legal and political legitimacies, and (re)distribute autonomy and leverage. If mishandled, contestations also risk entrenching…
(2025-12-27). China sets world record in superconducting electric maglev propulsion. ecns.cn China has set a world record in superconducting electric magnetic levitation propulsion after researchers accelerated a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 km/h (435 mph) in two seconds during a recent experiment.
(2025-12-27). Iran spearheads confrontation with dominance-seeking system. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is spearheading the fight against a world system that dominance-seeking powers seek to create.
(2025-12-27). Exploring vivid sports competition throughout 2025. ecns.cn Photo taken on Nov. 9, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games held at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center.
(2025-12-27). Dangers Lurk Amid Bangladesh's Political Calm, Warns Ex-Diplomat. devdiscourse.com In a cautionary statement, former Indian diplomat Suresh K Goel highlighted the deceptive calm in Bangladesh, describing it as "the calm before the storm." He attributed this fragility to the influence of jihadist elements on the interim government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
(2025-12-27). Fake Cops Demand ‚Çπ3 Crore from Betting App Operator. devdiscourse.com A case has been launched following allegations that a group impersonated Special Operations Team (SOT) officers to extort ‚Çπ3 crore from a man accused of running betting applications, police revealed on Saturday.
(2025-12-27). Honoring Guru Gobind Singh: A Beacon of Courage and Righteousness. devdiscourse.com On the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the revered Sikh leader, emphasizing his enduring fight against injustice and unrighteousness.
(2025-12-27). Camillo Tarello: The Forgotten Farmer Who Outsmarted The State Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Lorenzo Cianti | Until the Industrial Revolution came along, communities could only grow and thrive if they first managed to push agricultural productivity well beyond bare subsistence. For three full centuries the communes of central and northern Italy turned themselves into Europe's greatest commer…
(2025-12-27). Controversial Bail Order in Unnao Case Sparks National Debate. devdiscourse.com In a striking denunciation, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Kumar Jha criticized the Delhi High Court's decision to grant bail to former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. Jha described the message sent by the verdict as 'spine-chilling,' highlighting that mere slogans on women's empowerment fall short of ensuring justice.
(2025-12-27). Plan's focus on tech reliance to aid Africa. ecns.cn Chinese agronomist Hu Yuefang explains the growth of rice to local farmers at the China Hybrid Rice High-Yield Demonstration Base near Antananarivo, Madagascar, March 25, 2025.
(2025-12-27). Stronger RMB points to resilience. ecns.cn The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China's economic fundamentals and the improving stability of its financial system, while a weaker dollar has also provided external support for the renminbi's gains, economists said.
(2025-12-27). Land-sea trade corridor key to regional progress. ecns.cn China has rolled out a package of financial measures to support the development of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, officials said, underscoring the country's commitment to advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation amid complex global geopolitical and economic conditions.
(2025-12-27). Foreign trade registrations in Hainan surge 230% in launch week. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) saw 1,972 newly registered foreign trade enterprises during the first week of island-wide special customs operations – from December 18 to 24, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.3 times, according to Haikou Customs on Thursday.
(2025-12-27). Russia warns Japan's record defense budget risks escalating East Asia tensions. hindustantimes.com Russia has reacted cautiously but critically to Japan's record 2026 defence budget, warning that military buildups in East Asia risk fuelling regional tensions, even as the Kremlin declines to go into detail beyond general concern about escalation. Dmitry Peskov's latest comments came alongside growing Russian messaging that portrays Japan's expanded missile and drone capabilities as part of a broader "remilitarisation" trend that Moscow and Beijing both say destabilises the Asia‚ÄëPacific. Watch for details…
(2025-12-27). Trip.com denies data security concerns over Cambodia tourism cooperation. ecns.cn Trip.com Group, a multinational travel agency headquartered in China, denied concerns on Wednesday over user data security following public attention around a cooperation agreement with Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism.
(2025-12-27). England Ends Winless Streak in Australia with Thrilling Boxing Day Test Victory. devdiscourse.com In a much-anticipated showdown, England broke an 18-match winless streak on Australian soil by claiming victory in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, marking its first Test win in Australia for veterans Joe Root and Ben Stokes. The triumph was secured despite a series already retained by Australia.
(2025-12-27). Tribunal Awards Compensation in Fatal Delhi Bus Accident. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has delivered a significant verdict, granting a compensation of Rs 1.26 crore to the grieving family of Manish Kumar Chaudhary, a 32-year-old victim of a tragic road accident involving a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus.
(2025-12-27). Putin hails surge in weapons production, cites twentyfold rise since 2022. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia's defence industry has sharply increased weapons production since 2022, citing major growth across armoured vehicles, aviation, artillery, communications, and ammunition. Speaking at a meeting on new state arms programmes through 2036, Putin praised defence enterprises for supplying troops involved in the "special military operation" and said production of some key items has risen more than twentyfold. He stressed that experience gained in combat is shaping the future of Russia's armed forces, alongside expanded high-tech manufacturing, automation and artificial intell…
(2025-12-27). Preschool teacher jailed for abusing eight children in Liaoning. ecns.cn A former preschool teacher in Panjin, Liaoning province, was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday and permanently banned from working with minors after being convicted of abusing children.
(2025-12-27). Kremlin call disrupts Trump-Zelensky peace talks ahead of planned U.S. Meeting. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on December 28 to finalize an agreement on the U.S. peace plan, according to Ukrainian officials. The meeting marks a key step in efforts to end the nearly four-year war between Russia and Ukraine. Earlier, Zelensky confirmed that talks with Trump would happen "in the near future," following a "good conversation" with U.S. envoys.
(2025-12-27). China ascends global higher education ranking. ecns.cn A newly released global study quality index reveals that while the United States continues to lead globally in higher education, China is rapidly narrowing the gap, especially beyond the top tier of elite institutions.
(2025-12-27). China firmly opposes U.S. additional tariff on semiconductors from China. ecns.cn The measure will come into force with an initial tariff rate of zero percent and increase within 18 months to a level to be announced no fewer than 30 days before June 23, 2027."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina has noted the relevant situation and lodged stern representations with the U.S. side through the China-U.S.
(2025-12-27). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2025-12-27). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces close the entrances to villages west of Ramallah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). Israeli occupation bulldozers block roads of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, during the ongoing assault for the second consecutive day. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-27). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21- Dec.27). ecns.cn
(2025-12-27). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-27). Las élites occidentales temen una "intifada globalizada" porque ellas son el objetivo, no los judíos. cubadebate.cu Mientras la población occidental es demonizada por racista, la tecnología y las estrategias que hoy se usan contra los palestinos serán los muros de las prisiones del mañana para todos nosotros. El miedo de los poderes occidentales a la frase "Globalizar la intifada" tiene poco que ver con algún supuesto peligro para las poblaciones judías. La amenaza proviene de la idea central del eslogan, no de un objetivo concreto.
(2025-12-27). Denuncia ciudadana: Alerta sobre el uso de polymitas en artesanías. cubadebate.cu La polymita es símbolo de nuestra biodiversidad. Su preservación no es solo un mandato legal, sino un compromiso ético con las futuras generaciones. Convertirla en objeto decorativo significa despojar a Cuba de un legado irreemplazable. La denuncia llegó desde la capital, en un puesto de venta de artesanías.
(2025-12-27). De nuevo en Cuba, brigada de solidaridad "Venceremos" de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La 53 edición de la brigada de solidaridad "Venceremos", de Estados Unidos, arribará este sábado a la capital donde se sumará a la celebración del aniversario 65 del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), fundado por Fidel el 30 de diciembre de 1960. El contingente está integrado por cerca de 40 jóvenes procedentes de 15 estados y de más de 20 organizaciones solidarias con Cuba.
(2025-12-27). Elefantes presionan en la zona clasificatoria de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Elefantes de Cienfuegos presionaron hoy sobre la zona clasificatoria de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol, al derrotar a los Cocodrilos de Matanzas y los Vegueros de Pinar del Río sellar su partido de la jornada. En la pelea por el último boleto a los cuartos de final de esta campaña, los paquidermos vinieron de abajo en el marcador para batir 7-5 a los Cocodrilos de Matanzas.
(2025-12-27). Mincult realizará Expedición Cultural en San Miguel del Padrón. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Cultura desarrollará este sábado 27 de diciembre una Expedición Cultural en el municipio San Miguel del Padrón, como despedida festiva del año 2025 y en saludo al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. La jornada tendrá lugar de 10: 00 a.m. a 8: 00 p.m. en la Biblioteca Tomás Tuma y áreas aledañas.
(2025-12-27). Con la gala Cuba Vive arrancará en La Habana próximo Festival de Jazz Plaza. cubadebate.cu Según los organizadores del Jazz Plaza, han confirmado su presencia en el evento artistas de Francia, España, Portugal, Países Bajos, Estados Unidos, Italia, Lituania, Brasil, México, Colombia, Taiwán, Austria, Canadá, Grecia y China.
(2025-12-27). Inaugura primer ministro obras sociales en Cacocum. cubadebate.cu El primer ministrl Manuel Marrero Cruz recorrió el Proyecto de Alimentación Comunitaria, en la zona de La Agraria, primero de su tipo en la provincia, que asistirá a nueve ancianos y un joven vulnerable y el seminternado Expedicionarios del Corynthia, que en el municipio apoya a más de 198 madres del terrotorio.
(2025-12-27). Sindicatos de Bolivia protagonizan quinto día de movilizaciones contra el gasolinazo. cubadebate.cu Diversas organizaciones sociales y sindicales afiliadas a la Central Obrera Boliviana ratificaron la continuidad de las protestas contra el Decreto Supremo 5503, al cumplirse el quinto día consecutivo de movilizaciones en demanda de su derogación. La normativa, impulsada por el gobierno de Rodrigo Paz, incluye el incremento del precio de los carburantes y otras medidas de ajuste económico.
(2025-12-27). Tiroteo durante fiesta en Miami Gardens deja dos muertos y un herido. cubadebate.cu Una fiesta nocturna en una vivienda de Miami Gardens, al norte de Miami Dade, EE.UU., terminó en tragedia cuando varios hombres enmascarados abrieron fuego contra los asistentes. La tragedia dejó como saldo la muerte de dos personas, entre las que se encuentra un adolescente, y dejando otra herida, de acuerdo a lo que confirmaron las autoridades locales.
(2025-12-26). Netanyahu to meet Trump amid growing US frustration with Israel. newarab.com 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are due to meet soon amid growing uncertainty over The meeting, expected to take place in Florida at the start of next week, is seen as a key moment in determining whether the ceasefire will advance to its second phase or whether Israel resumes its attacks on the besieged and devastated Gaza Strip. | Sources cited by Israel's Channel 12 said the talks will focus on disagreements surrounding the impl…
(2025-12-26). "January 6 Succeeded Here" — Arundhati Roy on Trump, Modi, and Her New Memoir. truthout.org In this holiday special, we speak to the acclaimed Indian writer Arundhati Roy on her new memoir, Mother Mary Comes to Me. The book focuses on her mother Mary Roy and how Arundhati was shaped by her, both as a source of terror and of inspiration. We also talk to Arundhati about Gaza and the rise of authoritarianism from India to the United States. This is a rush transcript. |
(2025-12-26). The 8 best foreign policy books of 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org I spent the last few weeks asking experts about the foreign policy books that stood out in 2025. My goal was to create a wide-ranging list, featuring volumes that shed light on the most important issues facing American policymakers today, from military spending to the war in Gaza and the competition with China. Here are the eight books that made the cut.The Fort Bragg Cartel:
(2025-12-26). Tuesday 12/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-26). Freed hostage Romi Gonen on sexual assault by Hamas: put a gun to my head and said kill me if I told. haaretz.com Gonen – who spent 471 in captivity in the Gaza Strip – told Channel 12 that she was sexually assaulted several times by various men and 'to varying degrees of severity'…
(2025-12-26). Trump Admin Appears to Be Backing Off Plan for International Occupation of Gaza. truthout.org The United States seems to be poised to reevaluate its tactics in implementing President Donald Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip. It seems they are considering installing a Palestinian technocrat government and Palestinian police force before assembling their International Stabilization Force (ISF), which they are finding no country wants to be part of. While this remains very far from… |
(2025-12-26). Katz: Israel will build settlements in Gaza and 'never leave'. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Thursday vowed that Israeli forces would "never leave" Gaza, adding that they would establish a military buffer zone around the enclave and build The minister's latest statement, reported by Haaretz, comes a day after an apparent retraction of similar comments made on Tuesday, which unsettled Israel's allies in the US. | Speaking at an educational conference in Israel, Katz rejected reports that he had retracted the pledge on settlements, sayi…
(2025-12-26). Amid Starvation and Mass Killings, This Gaza Baker Refused to Stop Her Work. truthout.org "The hardest part of working during the war was the endless search for the ingredients I needed to make cakes," 23-year-old Gaza baker Dema Al-Buhisi tells me. "For months, that struggle consumed me," she adds. "Finding flour alone took five full days — five days just to get clean, unspoiled flour that hadn't gone bad. And what about the famine we lived through? There was no meat… |
(2025-12-26). Trump could unveil Gaza 'peace council', 'government' soon: Israeli media. aljazeera.com US wants to move to phase 2 of ceasefire in January, is frustrated by Israeli 'delays', reports Israel's Channel 12.
(2025-12-26). Democracy Now! 2025-12-26 Friday. democracynow.org Arundhati Roy on New Memoir "Mother Mary Comes to Me," Gaza & Authoritarianism from India to U.S.; Remembering Bill Moyers: PBS Icon on Corruption of Corporate Media and Power of Public Broadcasting | Arundhati Roy on New Memoir "Mother Mary Comes to Me," Gaza & Authoritarianism from India to U.S.; Remembering Bill Moyers: PBS Icon on Corruption of Corporate Media and Power of Public Broadcasting…
(2025-12-26). Turkey Has A Crucial Role In The Rebuilding Of Gaza OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Dr. Sinem Cengiz | After more than two years of Israel's war on Gaza, a conflict that has left thousands of Palestinians dead, a breakthrough occurred in October with the signing of a US-led Gaza ceasefire agreement in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. With the truce now in place, the time has come to move to the next phase of the agreement: the establishment of an International Stabilization Force. | Türkiye was one of four countries that signed the agreement alongside the US, Egypt, and Qatar. This agreement was not the achievement of a single party, but a collective effort aimed at Gaza's future. As such, eac…
(2025-12-26). Despite two years of Israel genocide, Christmas returns to Gaza. newarab.com 
In a small, This year's return to communal prayer was subdued. No Christmas trees lined the streets,…
(2025-12-26). Israel's rising air defence sales become its 'most potent' foreign policy weapon. scmp.com Israel is cashing in on soaring international demand for combat-proven air defence systems, as analysts say the billions of dollars' worth of weapon sales will significantly expand the country's influence beyond the Middle East. | The weapon exports to Europe, Asia and Africa are helping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration overcome its diplomatic isolation over the Gaza war by making the Jewish-majority state a key long-term security partner for its customers.
(2025-12-26). Summoning Epstein's ghost at the White House. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Jeffrey Epstein affair has once again returned to the spotlight—this time not merely as a moral scandal, but as a political lever shaking the White House. The main concern at present is focused on Donald Trump and the "MAGA" movement within the Republican Party.
(2025-12-26). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-26). La agresión a Venezuela atenta contra la paz regional. radiohc.cu La escalada belicista del Gobierno de Estados Unidos contra Venezuela amenaza, no solo la soberanía de esa nación, sino también la paz y la seguridad de América Latina y el Caribe. Así lo ha denunciado Cuba en múltiples espacios, a sabiendas de la urgencia de detener tales agresiones, y como reafirmación de su invariable solidaridad con el pueblo y el Gobierno venezolanos. | En ese sentido, el miembro del Buró Político y ministro de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, destacó en X que el Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU, llevado a cabo esta semana, mostró las serias preocupaciones de la comunidad inter…
(2025-12-26). Models predict epidemic control in Cuba by the beginning of January. radiohc.cu Models predict complete control of the epidemic by the beginning of the year in Cuba, stated renowned mathematician Raúl Guinovart Díaz, Director of Science and Technology at the University of Havana. | He made the statement during the weekly meeting of experts and scientists on health issues convened by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to address, from a scientific perspective, the fight against diseases caused by mosquito-borne viruses: in scientific terms, arboviruses. | The specialist affirmed that the incidence in different regions of the country has decreased, although the province…
(2025-12-26). US attacks ISIL positions in Northwest Nigeria, Trump says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — The US has carried out an air strike against ISIL fighters in northwest Nigeria, US ‚Å President Donald Trump said.
(2025-12-26). Iran to send four skiers to 2026 Winter Olympic Games. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Four skiers will represent Iran at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, Italy.
(2025-12-26). Ancient rock-cut grain stores highlight tourism potential of Ilam village. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – An Iranian village in Ilam province is drawing attention for a series of rock-cut grain storage structures believed to be up to 800 years old…
(2025-12-26). Israel announces recognition of Somaliland as 'sovereign state'. newarab.com 
Israel on Friday formally recognised "The prime minister announced today the official recognition of the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state," his office said, making Israel the first country to officially re…
(2025-12-26). Israel recognizes the Republic of Somaliland, Netanyahu says in call with East African leader. haaretz.com Israel is the first country to recognize the Horn of Africa entity, which broke away from Somalia more than 30 years ago. Earlier this year, it was reported that the U.S. and Israel held talks with officials from Somaliland about the possible use of its territory for resettling Palestinians…
(2025-12-26). Iran's government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low. aljazeera.com Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.
(2025-12-26). Uncovering America's Gravest Sins and Atrocities. covertactionmagazine.com Cover-Up is nothing less than a masterpiece about investigative reporting, co-directed by one of today's greatest documentarians, Laura Poitras, who earned a Pulitzer and Academy Award for her reportage on NSA leaker Edward Snowden, featured in 2014's Citizenfour. Following a screening of Cover-Up at the recent AFI Film Festival, Poitras described Cover-Up not as a …
(2025-12-26). New Year's Eve air, fairy-tale characters in vivid performances across festive locations in Minsk. eng.belta.by During school holidays and the week before the holidays various venues in Minsk offer a variety of entertainment to create a New Year's Eve mood not only for children but also for adults.
(2025-12-26). Hezbollah's Sheikh Daamoush: Resistance Won't Confront the Lebanese Army, Rejects Internal Discord. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-26). Suicide bombing hits Imam Ali Mosque in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Local Syrian sources reported a suicide explosion on Friday afternoon inside a mosque in the central Syrian province of Homs.
(2025-12-26). As Qatargate co-conspirators quarrel, Netanyahu keeps his cool – and his distance. haaretz.com While the three suspects at the center of the criminal investigations continue to clash, the prime minister has not even been interrogated as a suspect in either of the two linked affairs ‚ñ Meanwhile, IDF officers have realized that the road to promotion goes through Defense Minister Israel Katz — and are acting accordingly…
(2025-12-26). Salah helps Egypt beat South Africa to book last-16 place. newarab.com 
The Liverpool star converted a penalty on 45 minutes, and South Africa were denied a spot-kick late in the second half when Yasser Ibrahim appeared to handle the ball inside the box. | Salah came to Morocco after not starting in five Liverpool matche…
(2025-12-26). New Study Finds Movement Of Fishing Fleets Can Reveal Shifts In Marine Ecosystems. eurasiareview.com Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, have already leveraged the vast troves of geolocation data from vessel-tracking systems to pinpoint where whales and other large marine species are endangered by ship traffic and industrial fishing. | Now, in a new study led by Heather Welch at UC Santa Cruz's Institute of Marine Sciences, researchers show how the geolocation data generated by satellites for the global Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) can reveal where marine heatwaves are affecting the behavior of ecologically and economically valuable species. In a PNAS article to be published on December…
(2025-12-26). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-26). Israel strikes Khan Younis, kills Palestinians near Yellow Line. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Friday carried out several air strikes on areas At least four air strikes were carried out, amid heavy gunfire from Israeli warplanes and military vehicles. | In
(2025-12-26). Authentic Iranian clothing exhibition held at Cultural Heritage Ministry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ An exhibition of authentic, royal, ethnic Iranian clothing and, for the first time, sustainable clothing produced from recycled materials was recently held in the vestibule of the Cultural Heritage Ministry recently.
(2025-12-26). Belarusian Women's Union organizes celebration for 100 kids in National Library. eng.belta.by The event gathered children from social and pedagogical centers and family-type orphanages. "We have invited those who are in particular need of our care, attention, and love," said Marina Denisevich, head of the republican office of the Belarusian Women's Union.
(2025-12-26). Another batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets arrives in Belarus. eng.belta.by Deputy Chief of the Air Force and Air Defense Command, Deputy Chief of the Aviation Aleksandr Belyayev noted: "The arrival of new aviation hardware has already become a good tradition: the fleet is getting renewed inexorably."
(2025-12-26). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-26). Aus lead Eng after crazy day at MCG. tribune.com.pk 
An astounding 20 wickets fell on a frantic day one of the fourth Ashes Test on Friday with Australia all out for 152 before storming back to dismiss England for 110 and leave the clash on a knife-edge. | England skipper Ben Stokes won a key toss on a green track and his quicks feasted after sending in the hosts under overcast skies in front of 94,199 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. | It was the biggest cricket crowd ever at the cavernous arena, exceeding the 93,013 who watched the 2015 World Cup final, and they witnessed the home side collapse with Josh Tongue grabbing 5-45. | But England fared even wors…
(2025-12-26). Israeli reservist rams ATV into Palestinian praying in W. Bank. newarab.com 
"Footage was received of an armed individual running over a Palestinian individual," it said in a statement, adding the individual was a reservist and his military service had been terminated. |
(2025-12-26). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-26). Trump's Nigeria attack: Evangelical politics weaponized against reality. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The United States carried out strikes in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas Day, nearly two months after President Donald Trump warned he might intervene militarily, accusing the West African nation of failing to stop attacks against Christian communities.
(2025-12-26). Two Israelis killed in stabbing and ramming terror rampage in northern Israel. haaretz.com Israeli authorities say the assailant, a Palestinian from the West Bank, ran over a man and later stabbed an 18-year-old woman. He then proceeded to a nearby town, where he was ultimately shot by a security guard while fleeing…
(2025-12-26). Why Myanmar's Military Is Pushing Ahead With Elections Amid War. moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar's ruling junta is proceeding with a general election despite an ongoing civil war, widespread displacement, and the exclusion of major political actors raising questions about the true purpose of the vote. From Coup to Controlled Polls Myanmar's military seized power in February 2021, overthrowing the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi just months …
(2025-12-26). Netanyahu pushes for Iran conflict, clashing with Trump's priorities. aljazeera.com US president's base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
(2025-12-26). Zakharova reports progress in Russia-USA talks on Ukraine. eng.belta.by The diplomat pointed out that the negotiations between Russia and the USA are accompanied by "extremely harmful and even malicious attempts by a group of states, primarily Western European ones, to torpedo and derail all the diplomatic achievements."
(2025-12-26). Kat Abughazaleh Thinks Campaign Funds Should Help Feed People. theintercept.com 
Nearly $7 billion couldn't keep President Donald Trump from returning to the White House and Republicans from controlling the House and Senate. | "It made me physically nauseous," said Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh, reflecting on the
(2025-12-26). Iran's policy in Caucasus is to maintain peace, stability. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador to Georgia Mahmoud Adib has said that his country's policy in the Caucasus region is to maintain peace and ensure respect the territorial integrity of the other states.
(2025-12-26). Dubai prepares for unprecedented New Year's Eve celebration. geo.tv 
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall prepare for coordinated fireworks and light displays ahead of New Year's Eve. — Screengrab via X/@mohamed_alabbarDUBAI: Preparations for the highly anticipated New Year's Eve celebration in Dubai are in full swing, with plans for an extraordinary…
(2025-12-26). Academies of sciences of Belarus, Vietnam actively implement joint scientific projects. eng.belta.by The parties confirmed their interest in continuing mutually beneficial cooperation, which is particularly relevant after Belarusian-Vietnamese relations have been elevated to a strategic partnership.
(2025-12-26). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-26). 'Jesus is Palestinian' ad in NYC draws anger of pro-Israelis. newarab.com 
A billboard in New York's Times Square shared a Christmas message declaring that " The ad, along with another which displayed a Quranic verse, was funded by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), who described the campaign as an "act of resilience". | "Our two NY billboards are an act of cultural resilience: 1. 'Jesus is Palestinian. Merry Christmas.' 2. The Quranic verse (3: 45) announcing the blessed…
(2025-12-26). Scottish football legend John Robertson dies at 72. tribune.com.pk 
Former Scotland winger John Robertson, called both "the Picasso of our game" and "our fat little guy" by manager Brian Clough, has died aged 72, Nottingham Forest said on Thursday. | "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Nottingham Forest legend and dear friend, John Robertson," said the club statement. | "A true great of our club and a double European Cup winner, John's unrivalled talent, humility and unwavering devotion to Nottingham Forest will never ever be forgotten. | Robertson, who was born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, on 20 January 1953, joined Nottingham Forest at 17. He made infrequent appearan…
(2025-12-26). 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."
(2025-12-26). Sunday 1/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-12-26). US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria: What's really going on? aljazeera.com Trump says strikes are related to 'Christian genocide' but attacks on Christian farmers happened in different area.
(2025-12-26). Explosion at Alawite mosque in Syria's Homs kills eight. tribune.com.pk 
Eight people were killed in an explosion at a mosque belonging to the Alawite minority sect in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday, Syrian state news agency SANA said. | SANA cited Syrian Health Ministry official Najib al-Naasan as saying 21 others were wounded and that the figures were preliminary, indicating they could rise. | Homs city's press office said an explosive device had detonated inside the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque and that security forces had cordoned off the area. | Local official Issam Naameh told Reuters the blast took place during Friday noon prayers, typically the busiest time for mosques.
(2025-12-26). To a 2026 of Not Fighting Over Crumbs. worldbeyondwar.org 
Here's to a strategic new year, moving the money from war to peace, Medicare for all, green energy, free college, fast rail, guaranteed basic income, and ending fascism by improving the lives of all of us. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-26). Back to the future: Mennonites in 2525. anabaptistworld.org In 2525, Mennonites will celebrate having helped prodigal Christianity return to the Jewish faith of Jesus. Such courage will have required the same audacious mettle shown by the first Anabaptists in Zurich 1,000 years earlier when they broke from 12 centuries of Christian nationalisms in various forms.
(2025-12-26). PSX Benchmark Index Closes At An All-Time High Of 172,401 OpEd. eurasiareview.com Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced volatility throughout the week, driven by portfolio adjustments and realignments at year-end. However, the bullish momentum prevailed on the continuation of investor optimism amid recent 50bps rate cut announced by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Benchmark index gained 996 points to close at an all-time high of 172,401 points, reflecting an increase of 0.6%WoW. | Market participation weakened by 3.5%WoW due to average daily traded volume falling to 1.1 billion shares, as compared to 1.2 billion shares in the prior week. | The Government of Pakistan successfully execu…
(2025-12-26). Israel becomes first country to recognize self-proclaimed Republic of Somaliland. haaretz.com Earlier this year, reports said the U.S. and Israel held talks with Somaliland officials about possibly using its territory to resettle Palestinians. Somalia, which considers the breakaway region part of its sovereign territory, denounced Israel's move as a 'deliberate attack on its sovereignty'…
(2025-12-26). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-26). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-26). Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida to discuss '90% ready' Russia peace plan, Ukraine security. scmp.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he will meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend. | Zelensky told journalists the two leaders will discuss security guarantees for Ukraine during Sunday's talks, and that the 20-point plan under discussion "is about 90 per cent ready". | An "economic agreement" also will be discussed, Zelensky said, but he was unable to confirm "whether anything will be finalised by the end".
(2025-12-26). The Tomorrow Club aims to support and mentor young writers amid polarity and tech-driven chaos. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-26). Homs Mosque massacre exposes fatal flaws in Jolani's security apparatus. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A devastating explosion, described as a terrorist attack, tore through the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs' Wadi al-Dahab neighborhood during Friday prayers on December 26, killing at least eight worshippers and injuring dozens more.
(2025-12-26). US Removed More Than 2.5 Million In 2025, Record Number Of Violent Offenders Arrested. eurasiareview.com By Bethany Blankley | ( This includes 622,000 who were deported and 1.9 million who self-deported, according to year-end Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs data. | The Trump administration directed targeted ICE enforcement and removal operations nationwide, involving multiple federal, state and l…
(2025-12-26). Five things Friday roundup: Parenting well through Christmastide. anabaptistworld.org Christmastide, the twelve days from Christmas to Epiphany, invites us not to rush on, but to abide. To stay with the miracle a little longer. God came to us as a baby, born into noise, family dynamics, uncertainty and love. That matters for parents. It means Christ meets us not after the chaos settles, but …
(2025-12-26). Can Europe Survive? That Depends On France OpEd. eurasiareview.com By David Marsh | Will France need to be bailed out under the latest of the European Central Bank's (ECB) damage limitation devices, the magically named Transmission Protection Instrument?
(2025-12-26). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-26). North Korea's Strategic Bet: Why Pyongyang Chose to Side With Russia in the Ukraine Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu The active military support of North Korea for Russia in the Ukrainian War has been a major shift in the foreign policy strategy of Pyongyang. It has long been recognized for its reluctance in participating in any international conflict through more than mere rhetorical support. North Korea has now leveraged beyond its fanfare support for …
(2025-12-26). Iran's export to Eurasia increases 16% in 7 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of Iran's export to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries rose 16 percent during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-October 22), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, the acting secretary of the Secretariat of Iran's Free Trade Agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union announced.
(2025-12-26). Diego Rivera's Dec. 8 birthday anniversary. indybay.org Photo of Diego Rivera in his studio in Mexico…
(2025-12-26). CJI Surya Kant pitches for 'multi-door courthouse' for comprehensive dispute resolution. devdiscourse.com Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that he envisions a transition towards a multi-door courthouse where the court is a comprehensive centre for dispute resolution and not merely a place for trial.
(2025-12-26). The devil's island and the never-ending scandal. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The saga began three decades ago with an island. It was a place that for years served as a sanctuary for an assembly of the most renowned and powerful figures in the realms of politics, finance, art, technology, and even the scientific circles of the West, most notably from the United States.
(2025-12-26). Bomb blast at Alawite Mosque in Syria's Homs kills 8 during Friday noon prayers; death toll may rise. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A powerful explosion hit a mosque in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday, killing at least eight persons and injuring 21 others, officials said. The blast took place during Friday noon pra | Bomb blast at Alawite Mosque in Syria's Homs kills 8 during Friday noon prayers; death toll may rise…
(2025-12-26). National document on women's health declared. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared the national document on women's health as a comprehensive and strategic initiative to enhance women's physical, mental, psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
(2025-12-26). Why is the sale of Pakistan's national airline stirring a political storm? aljazeera.com PIA has been sold for $482m to a consortium led by finance mogul Arif Habib. But the military gets a piece, too.
(2025-12-26). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-26). Why America Might Find Coal in Its Stocking This Christmas — And Be Jolly. wattsupwiththat.com The United States is projected to generate more power from coal in 2025 than in 2024, though the resource has endured an assault from the executive branch, green groups and Congress in recent years.
(2025-12-26). Iran, Tajikistan national museums plan joint exhibitions to expand cultural cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Officials from the National Museum of Iran and the National Museum of Tajikistan have agreed on plans to expand cultural cooperation and organize joint exhibitions during a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.
(2025-12-26). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-26). Pakistan summons British envoy, issues demarche on 'provocative' PTI protest in Bradford. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday summoned the British Deputy Head of the Mission and lodged a formal protest regarding recent anti-government demonstrations in Bradford. The protests, held near the Pakistani consulate, involved provocative rhetoric and violent threats against Pakistani leadership. | According to sources, the political account of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the UK was used to mobilise protesters. During the demonstration, inflammatory language was used against Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir. Pakistan has taken serious note of these threats, demanding the UK prevent it…
(2025-12-26). NASA's Webb Telescope Finds Bizarre Atmosphere On A Lemon-Shaped Exoplanet. eurasiareview.com Scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have observed an entirely new type of exoplanet whose atmospheric composition challenges our understanding of how this type of planet forms. | This bizarre, lemon-shaped body, possibly containing diamonds at its core, blurs the line between planets and stars. | Officially named PSR J2322-2650b, this object has an exotic helium-and-carbon-dominated atmosphere unlike any ever seen before. It has a mass about the same as Jupiter, but soot clouds float through the air—and deep within the planet, these carbon clouds can condense and form diamonds. It orbits a…
(2025-12-26). RSF says Sudan's army launches air strikes on paramilitary stronghold Nyala. aljazeera.com Drone attacks hit fuel market in city that serves as headquarters for RSF's alternative government.
(2025-12-26). Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh as Zia's son returns after 17 years. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Another Hindu man has been killed in Bangladesh, just days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, according to local media reports. | The victim, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death around 11 pm in Pangsha sub-district of Rajbari, about three-and-a-half hours from Dhaka. Locals told The Daily Star that Samrat allegedly led a criminal gang called "Samrat Bahini," which was involved in extortion and other illegal activities. After Sheikh Hasina's removal last year, he had fled the country but recently returned to his native village, Hosendanga. | Police said Samrat w…
(2025-12-26). Friday 12/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-26). Iran to keep fuel cargo seized from foreign tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — The chief justice of Iran's Hormozgan Province says a recently seized tanker and its fuel cargo worth more than five million dollars will be transferred to government ownership.
(2025-12-26). Turkey orders 29 more detained in widening betting probe. newarab.com 
Prosecutors ordered the detention of 29 more people Citing a statement from the prosecutor's office NTV said 24 of the 29 suspects were detained, including former Timur and Galatasaray were not immediate…
(2025-12-26). Maybe Bennett, an annexationist at heart, really want to beat Netanyahu? haaretz.com Maybe the former prime minister prefers a government with Netanyahu to 'betraying' right-wing values, but there is nothing right-wing about racism against the Arab Israeli community…
(2025-12-26). Is AI the Answer to Maternal Mortality in Africa? fairobserver.com Across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), artificial intelligence is quietly transforming maternal healthcare delivery. In the most rural parts of Kenya, pregnant women can now receive AI-powered text messages in Swahili that detect warning signs and immediately connect mothers to qualified midwives through a system called Promoting Mothers in Pregnancy and Postpartum Through SMS (PROMPTS). The integration…
(2025-12-26). "Anti-Indian sentiment being pushed by different factors" : Journalist Daniel Bordman on two Indian students killed in Canada. devdiscourse.com Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman on Friday highlighted concerns over a growing culture of anti-Indian sentiment in the country following the deaths of two Indian students in Canada within a span of one week. Speaking to ANI on the murders, Broadman criticised the handling of such cases by local authorities, expressing scepticism about the police investigation and accusing Canadian law enforcement of incompetence in serious crimes while being overly aggressive in other matters.
(2025-12-26). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-26). South Azadegan oil field's production capacity hits 160,000 bpd. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The managing director of Petropars Group announced an increase in the operational capacity of the South Azadegan joint oil field to 160,000 barrels per day (bpd) and stated: "With the launch of the second train of the central processing unit and the gradual return of wells to the production stream, the trend of stable production in this field has accelerated."
(2025-12-26). The Christmas gift that Hoima City stadium is. independent.co.ug 
Museveni opens Hoima City Stadium, calls for proper disposal of wastage Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has officially opened Hoima City Stadium, describing it as a major national asset and calling on residents to embrace responsible waste disposal to protect the environment. The stadium, located in Hoima City, is expected to …
(2025-12-26). Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up. tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. | The Gunners, top of the tree at Christmas, host Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's in-form City travel to Nottingham Forest. | Liverpool manager Arne Slot is grappling with a striker crisis after Alexander Isak fractured his leg, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also faces a spell on the sidelines. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the festive action: | Rogers spearheads Villa charge | Unai Emery's third-placed Villa are stil…
(2025-12-26). From Guns to Ballots: Myanmar Junta's Electoral Gamble Faces Steep Resistance. moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar's military leadership is attempting a strategic pivot from battlefield dominance to electoral control, but the odds of success remain slim amid ongoing civil war, political exclusion, and international scepticism. Ballots as a Tool of Control From inside a fortified military base, junta chief Min Aung Hlaing openly signalled his preferred electoral outcome, urging voters …
(2025-12-26). 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…
(2025-12-26). Syrian Blast Video: Bomber Shouts Islamic Cry Before Blowing Himself Up In Crowded Alawite Mosque. hindustantimes.com An explosion in a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area of Syria's Homs killed several people on Friday. At least three people were killed and more than a dozen injured when the powerful explosion ripped through a mosque in Syria's Homs province. Deadly blast hit the mosque during evening prayers in rebel-held northern countryside; HTS blamed regime sleeper cells, however, locals suspect factional infighting.
(2025-12-26). Spurs extend domination of NBA-best Thunder. tribune.com.pk 
Reigning champion Oklahoma City have the NBA's best record, but they cannot beat San Antonio, with superstar Victor Wembanyama coming off the bench Thursday to help lift the Spurs to an emphatic 117-102 victory. | De'Aaron Fox scored a game-high 29 points while Wembanyama had 19 points and 11 rebounds in 26 minutes and guard Stephon Castle added 19 points for the Spurs, who stretched their win streak to eight games. | "My first Christmas game," Fox said. "It feels great getting another victory." | After roaring to a 24-1 start, the Thunder have dropped four of their past six games ⚪ three of those losses comi…
(2025-12-26). Two settlers killed in Palestinian martyrdom-seeking op. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Two Zionist settlers were killed in an alleged car-ramming and stabbing attack in the northern part of occupied Palestine Friday, and the purported Palestinian suspect was shot and wounded.
(2025-12-26). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-26). K-P CM criticises police barricading his way to Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was stopped at a Punjab Police barricade near Chakri on Friday while travelling to Lahore to attend the Punjab Assembly session, according to officials from his office. | Speaking at the site, Afridi criticised the barricades, saying that "sealing accommodation and meal areas is a clear sign of fear". He said Punjab officials were "not elected representatives of the people" and alleged that blocking the movement of public representatives was an attempt to suppress political activity. | "The public knows that fearful rulers make decisions behind closed doors," say…
(2025-12-26). Two people dead in stabbing, car-ramming attack in Israel. aljazeera.com Attack comes a day after Israeli army reservist in civilian clothes rammed into Palestinian man praying on roadside.
(2025-12-26). 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…
(2025-12-26). Netanyahu's US tour: A shameful display of collusion against justice and peace. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In the midst of historic global turmoil, an alarming spectacle is once again unfolding: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is preparing for yet another visit to the United States to meet with President Donald Trump. This trip, which comes on the heels of multiple previous visits since Trump's return to the White House, is not a diplomatic milestone — it is the latest chapter in a troubling alliance that undermines justice, fuels regional conflict, and exposes the United States as little more than Israel's political enabler on the world stage.
(2025-12-26). Araghchi: Preserving Zayandeh-Rood River a national and international necessity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the historical and cultural status of Isfahan, and said that Isfahan is not just a city, it is a symbol of Iranian civilization, and preserving Zayandeh-Rood River, its historical heritage, and boosting its tourism are considered a national and international necessity.
(2025-12-26). Israeli artillery strikes southern Syria near Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Syrian media sources report that Israeli forces carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, targeting areas near Quneitra.
(2025-12-26). S. Arabia accused of striking UAE-backed STC forces in Yemen. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — UAE-backed separatists in southern Yemen accused Saudi Arabia on Friday of launching airstrikes against their forces in Hadramout province, allegations Riyadh has not confirmed amid rising tensions over recent territorial gains.
(2025-12-26). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-26). India's 8-month exports to Iran stand at $1.3b. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- India exported non-oil products worth $1.327 billion to Iran during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Novemebr 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-26). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-26). Whatever Happened to Trump's "Golden Age" for American Workers? dissidentvoice.org Although Donald Trump's Department of Labor announced in April 2025 that "Trump's Golden Age puts American workers first," that contention is contradicted by the facts. Indeed, Trump has taken the lead in reducing workers' incomes. One of his key actions along these lines occurred on March 14, 2025, when he issued an executive order that scrapped …
(2025-12-26). 6th Region of our African Union requests consideration for an official holiday, Kwanzaa. indybay.org Our "California Grown" Pan African Global Holiday prepares for our 60th Year Anniversary beginning from the aftermath of 1965 Watts Rebellion Los Angeles – it is time for official recognition by the African Union reconnecting 1.6+ billion people of Pan African Descent, Globally.
(2025-12-26). US Bombs Nigeria on Christmas Day in Trump's Latest Military Escalation. truthout.org President Donald Trump — the self-described "most anti-war president in history" — has now ordered the bombing of more countries than any president in history as US forces carried out Christmas day strikes on what the White House claimed were Islamic State militants killing Christians in Nigeria. "Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly… |
(2025-12-26). Ukraine army's new Christmas shock: Spends 100 days to retake just 5 villages, then ends up losing… hindustantimes.com Ukraine on December 25 announced that its forces had successfully liberated five towns in the Dnipropetrovsk region from Russian occupation, declaring it a significant local breakthrough in the ongoing war. The operation to reclaim these areas was highly complex and prolonged, lasting more than 100 days. The freed villages were identified as Orestopil, Novoselivka, Sosnivka, Khoroshe, and Vorone — all small settlements that had been under Russian control for months. Even as Ukrainian troops celebrated progress, Kyiv accused Russia of carrying out fresh attacks on civilian areas, including markets and reside…
(2025-12-26). Pakistan U19 begin tri-series campaign against Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
Champions of the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup, Pakistan, will take on Afghanistan in their opening match of the tri-series on Saturday, 27 December at the Harare Sports Club in Harare. | Pakistan clinched the eight-team ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup in Dubai after defeating India by 191 runs in the final in Dubai on 21 December. The side will play a minimum of four matches in the 50-over tri-series, which also includes hosts Zimbabwe. | Pakistan will face Zimbabwe at the Prince Edward School in Harare on 29 December, followed by their second encounter against Afghanistan at the Sunrise Sports Club in Harare on 2 January. P…
(2025-12-26). Mainoo is the future of Man United, says Amorim. tribune.com.pk 
Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo has yet to start a Premier League match this season and has been linked with a loan move in the January transfer window but manager Ruben Amorim says the England midfielder is the future of the club. | Mainoo has made 12 appearances this season, with one ‚Å League Cup start, and is set to miss United's game against Newcastle United later on Friday due to a calf injury. | Amorim said the 20-year-old will have to be patient but he will get his chance in the ‚Å side. | "Kobbie Mainoo will have…
(2025-12-26). Rare earth elements: Türkiye's strategy to rise. uwidata.com By Serdar Ali àáavu≈üoƒülu Introduction: The geostrategic weight of the "new oil" and the birth of the "rare earths era" Human history has evolved according to the raw materials that define the pinnacle of technological advancement: the Stone Age, the Copper and Bronze Age, the Iron Age, the Steel and Coal Age, the Silicon Age… …
(2025-12-26). Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura. aljazeera.com Washington's top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for 'advocacy of US strategic objectives'.
(2025-12-26). The Magnet Weapon: Can India And Australia De-Risk EV Supply Chains Before The Next Shock? Analysis. eurasiareview.com In the geopolitics of the energy transition, leverage is increasingly exercised not through oil embargoes but through industrial choke points. One of the most consequential choke points is also one of the least visible: the rare-earth permanent magnet. High-performance sintered NdFeB magnets sit inside EV traction motors, wind turbines, precision robotics, industrial automation, and a widening set of defence applications. When magnets do not ship, production lines slow—regardless of how many minerals exist in the ground. | This is where the critical-minerals conversation often misdiagnoses the problem. R…
(2025-12-26). Egypt vs South Africa 1-0: AFCON 2025 — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our updates from our full text commentary stream of the CAF 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group-stage match.
(2025-12-26). Camouflaged inflation strangles daily living. tribune.com.pk 
Despite official narratives pushing economic stabilization and declining inflation as paramount achievements of 2025, the everyday purchasing experiences of citizens throughout the past one year reflect a pitiful reality. While inflation may have slowed statistically, the cost of survival remained painfully high. | An investigative review by The Express Tribune showed that while the government officially maintained that inflation remained low, ordinary citizens continued to buy everyday necessities at inflated prices. Despite official figures showing the inflation rate at around 7.4 per cent, the cost of food,…
(2025-12-26). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-26). Sheikh Qassem to Address Memorial for Hezbollah's Late Senior Commander. english.almanar.com.lb 
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is scheduled to deliver a speech on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 3: 00 PM (Beirut Time), during a memorial ceremony marking the annual anniversary of the passing of the late jihad and resistance figure, founding leader Haj Mohammad Hasan Yaghi (Abou Salim). The ceremony will be organized by Hezbollah …
(2025-12-26). She was given 10 minutes to choose: Be killed by the Taliban or leave her people behind. haaretz.com After ending up on the Taliban's kill list, Benafsha Efaf had to abandon the dozens of women's shelters she built in Afghanistan and flee with the help of Israeli activists. From her exile in Switzerland, she now works to save those left behind…
(2025-12-26). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-26). Duty-free import of electric vehicles to Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan to take effect on 22 January. eng.belta.by On the same date the Eurasian Economic Commission's regulations on amending the commodity nomenclature of foreign economic activity of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) with regard to certain types of means of transportation will come into force.
(2025-12-26). Iranian Navy to host multinational trilateral drill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — The commander of Iran's Navy announced that a trilateral naval exercise will be held in an oceanic region, hosted by Iran, as part of the country's expanding international maritime engagement.
(2025-12-26). Al Jazeera witnesses fighting at Thai-Cambodia border despite talks. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Assed Baig witnessed fighting at the Thai-Cambodia border despite talks taking place.
(2025-12-26). Barred from elections, ex-President Jair Bolsonaro picks son to challenge Lula's Presidency. hindustantimes.com Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has endorsed his son, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, as a pre-candidate for the 2026 presidential election. The endorsement was revealed in a letter read aloud outside a hospital in Brasilia, where Bolsonaro is receiving medical treatment after being temporarily released from prison. Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year sentence for planning a coup attempt. The move surprised investors and political observers, who had expected Bolsonaro to back a more established figure, adding new uncertainty to Brazil's political and economic outlook.
(2025-12-26). Persepolis edge Mes in 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Persepolis football team edged past relegation-threatened Mes 1-0 on Friday at the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
(2025-12-26). Deft Diplomacy During Delhi Durbar 1911: The Chair Unoccupied Essay. eurasiareview.com Undoubtedly the Delhi Durbar in 1911 provided a spectacular start to the 20th century when King George V was crowned the Emperor of India. There were fortnight-long celebrations and military parades, marking the momentous imperial event at the Coronation Park, near Kingsway Camp, attended by a galaxy of Indian Princes paying their obeisance to the British Crown. Although the parade for the King's arrival was awe-inspiring, the Maharajas' procession alone was five miles long and included 6,000 men and 200 camels. It took all afternoon for half-a-million subjects to pass before the King and Queen on their specia…
(2025-12-26). Kidnapping of Lebanese officer: Growing suspicions and unanswered questions. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — Political and media discourse surrounding the abduction of former General Security officer Ahmad Shukr has intensified claims that he was forcibly taken into the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2025-12-26). SFJ condemns 'violent threat' against Trump by Modi supporters in US. geo.tv 
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a 56-year-old dual US-Canadian citizen, speaks during an interview in New York City, US, October 18, 2024. — Reuters
(2025-12-26). Wildlife Trafficking Thrives Online. eurasiareview.com On a recent Wednesday at a pet crematory on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South African authorities destroyed nearly a metric ton of lion bones. | The destruction of the confiscated remains was part of South Africa's effort to end the captive breeding of lions and the trafficking of their bones to be used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). | South Africa effectively banned the export of lion bones this year by setting the export quota for them at zero. South Africa has an estimated 12,000 lions raised on farms to be hunted compared to a wild population of about 3,000. Lions killed during the hunts are but…
(2025-12-26). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-26). Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war. aljazeera.com Ukrainian president highlights 'significant progress' in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to 'torpedo' deal.
(2025-12-26). Vance's and Vivek's dueling visions of America. strategic-culture.su Conservatives should reject Ramaswamy's abstractions | By Andrew DAY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | It's that time of year. A ti…
(2025-12-26). China hits US defence firms with sanctions over Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on Friday targeting 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defence firms, including Boeing's (BA.N), opens new tab St. Louis branch, over arms sales to Taiwan.
(2025-12-26). Inside Chernobyl: Ukraine races to repair radiation shield as war drags on. scmp.com Inside an abandoned control room at Ukraine's Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a worker in an orange hard hat gazed at a grey wall of seemingly endless dials, screens and gauges that were supposed to prevent disaster. | The 1986 meltdown at the site was the world's worst ever nuclear incident. Since Russia invaded in 2022, Kyiv fears another disaster could be just a matter of time.
(2025-12-26). UN Renews Ceasefire Push In Sudan. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | The UN has urged Sudan's warring parties to pursue compromise and an immediate ceasefire, even as drone attacks, displacement and the killing of peacekeepers underscore the growing risks to civilians and humanitarians. | The appeal follows a peace initiative presented by Sudan's Transitional Prime Minister during a Security Council meeting earlier this week. | UN Secretary-General António Guterres "takes note of the peace initiative", his spokesperson said on Friday, stressing that "the pursuit of lasting and inclusive peace is essential as the conflict enters a new year." | He called on the…
(2025-12-26). UN Experts Express Alarm Over UK Neglect of Pro-Palestine Hunger Strikers. truthout.org UN experts have expressed "grave concern" for the lives of imprisoned pro-Palestine activists on hunger strike in the U.K., reminding U.K. authorities of their responsibility to protect the health of the activists after reports of neglect. The experts emphasized that the state has a "heightened, not diminished" responsibility to take care of people when they are on hunger strike. |
(2025-12-26). Two Israeli Settlers Killed in Coordinated Car-Ramming and Stabbing Operation Near Beit She'an. english.almanar.com.lb The death toll from a consecutive operation attack in the Beit She'an area of northern occupied Palestine has risen to two, according to Israeli army radio. The incidents, involving both a vehicle and a stabbing operation, were carried out by a single man. Israeli media identified the Palestinian man one who carried out the operation …
(2025-12-26). Niger bans visas for U.S. citizens in retaliation. independent.co.ug 
NIAMEY | Xinhua | Niger has begun implementing retaliatory measures against the United States this week, imposing a comprehensive ban on issuing visas to U.S. citizens, the Niger News Agency (ANP) reported on Thursday. The move follows a decision by the United States to place Niger on a list of countries whose citizens are no …
(2025-12-26). In 2025, Educators Didn't Just Endure Repression. They Built Resistance. truthout.org On a humid June afternoon, I arrived at Florida International University expecting to give what I thought would be a standard talk on my new book, Teach Truth, about the escalating assault on antiracist education. But when historian and freedom fighter Dr. Marvin Dunn took me to the campus, he made clear this would be no ordinary event. "This is Florida," he said. |
(2025-12-26). The Limits Of European Strategic Autonomy OpEd. eurasiareview.com Europe is entering a moment of renewed strategic doubt. Conversations about security that once seemed theoretical have taken on a sharper edge as uncertainty grows about America's long-term role, the direction of the war in Ukraine, and the resilience of Europe's own defense capabilities. Leaders say that they recognize the need for greater self-reliance, yet their response remains uneven. The result is a widening gap between intention and action at a time when the international security environment is becoming more fragile. | The latest test came during the NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on Decem…
(2025-12-26). YEARENDER: Closer cooperation with China helps Mideast countries pursue development goals. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | As 2025 draws to a close, practical cooperation between China and Middle Eastern countries has continued to grow in both depth and scope, even as the region remains unsettled by conflict and uncertainty. Over the past year, Chinese investors have launched or expanded ventures from the Gulf to North Africa, helping …
(2025-12-26). Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak jailed for 15 more years in 1MDB saga's biggest trial. geo.tv 
Prison officers escort former Malaysian PM Najib Razak, as the jailed politician leaves the court during a break in proceedings, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. — Reuters/FileNajib fined $2.8bn, to serve sentences concurrently.Judge says Najib had clear link with fugitive financier.Funds…
(2025-12-26). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-26). Blast in Syria kills 8 at mosque targeting Alawite minority in Homs. scmp.com An Islamist militant group has claimed responsibility for a bombing that killed at least eight worshippers at a mosque in a predominantly Alawite area of Homs, Syria, on Friday. | In a statement on Telegram, Saraya Ansar al-Sunna announced that its fighters "detonated a number of explosive devices" inside the Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque. The group — which was formed after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad — previously claimed responsibility for a bombing that killed 20 people at a Damascus church…
(2025-12-26). How the EU's Identity Struggle Affects the South Caucasus. moderndiplomacy.eu Debates about the European Union's (EU) role in global politics and its status as an international actor are as frequent as ever before. This is partially a consequence of the EU's self-proclaimed goal of becoming its own centre of power in international relations. For much of the current century, the EU has attempted to formulate …
(2025-12-26). California Sea Otters Face New Threats An Ecosystem Shifts Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Christine Heinrichs | The sea otter pup was tiny, probably less than 2 weeks old, alone in Morro Bay on an October morning earlier this year. A kayaker scooped it out of the water after listening to it endlessly crying for its mother. It was in growing danger, starting to float out toward the mouth of the bay. Back onshore, the rescuer wrapped the pup in a cloth, nestled it in a box and called A 10-person rescue team arrived, led by Shayla Zink, the center's operations coordinator. They hoped to reunite this young pu…
(2025-12-26). PAC sub-inspector, constable arrested in Meerut for embezzlement of government funds. devdiscourse.com Police in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district have arrested two PAC personnel, including a sub-inspector, in connection with alleged embezzlement of government funds amounting to over Rs 10 lakh, officials said on Friday.
(2025-12-26). Ex-Malaysia PM Najib sentenced to 15 more years in jail. newarab.com 
A Malaysian judge sentenced former prime minister He is already serving a…
(2025-12-26). Woman axed to death by stepson in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-26). Pakistan, UAE vow closer cooperation across sectors during UAE president's visit. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates on Friday reaffirmed their shared commitment to maintaining close coordination on matters of mutual interest and underscored the need to enhance bilateral trade during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's first official visit to Pakistan. | President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and was accorded a warm and cordial welcome. A formation of JF-17 fighter jets escorted the royal aircraft as it entered Pakistani airspace. | The UAE president was received at Nur Khan Airbase by Prime Minis…
(2025-12-26). Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman's message to Hindus, Christians, Buddhists amid communal violence | Zia. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman returned to Bangladesh after nearly 17 years in exile, receiving a rousing welcome from supporters. Positioning himself as a leading contender for prime minister ahead of the February elections, Rahman pledged to unite people of all faiths and build a democratic, economically strong nation. His return comes during a fragile political transition under an interim government, with the upcoming vote seen as critical for restoring stability after years of unrest.
(2025-12-26). Pope at Christmas: Peace is a shared responsibility. independent.co.ug 
In his Christmas Urbi et Orbi address, Pope Leo XIV renews his plea for peace, reminding the world that it is both God's gift and humanity's shared responsibility. VATICAN | VATICAN NEWS | As war continues to scar the world, Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas Urbi et Orbi message to renew his appeal for peace, dialogue, and responsibility, …
(2025-12-26). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-26). Safarilink's Kisumu—Entebbe link redraws regional travel map. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Safarilink's decision to link Nairobi, Kisumu and Entebbe is beginning to reshape how travellers move across the Lake Victoria region, a corridor that for years lacked direct air connectivity despite its economic and cultural ties. Two weeks ago, the airline rolled out the enhanced service with daily morning …
(2025-12-26). Grand bridge ready for traffic operation in Guizhou. ecns.cn It adopts an asymmetrical mid-span steel pipe arch bridge design, with a main span of 176 meters and a bridge deck width of 40.8 meters.
(2025-12-26). Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest, stopped from Friday prayers. devdiscourse.com Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest, stopping him from offering congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here on Friday, his office said.
(2025-12-26). New UAE law tightens rules on digital platforms to safeguard children. tribune.com.pk 
The United Arab Emirates has issued a new federal decree law aimed at protecting children from online risks and promoting the responsible use of safe, age-appropriate digital content, as part of broader efforts to safeguard child welfare. | The legislation, announced on Friday, comes ahead of 2026 being designated the Year of the Family and reflects the UAE's vision to enhance the quality of life and well-being of children in an increasingly digital environment. | The law seeks to protect children from digital content and practices that could harm their physical, psychological or moral development. It also est…
(2025-12-26). In The Pay Of Foundations Revisited: How US Power Elite Funds "Parallel Left" Media (12). indybay.org During the decade that the foundation, which in later decades helped fund "Democracy Now!", collaborated with the CIA in support of U.S. power elite foreign policy goals, it apparently did not use its special political influence and economic power in the 1950s to eliminate Jim Crow laws and legalized racial segregation in the southern region of the United States. As the "Philanthropy In America: A History" book observed, "the Ford Foundation did not come out in favor of racial integration until the 1960s."
(2025-12-26). Holiday Offer: Become Member, Get 4 Bob Parry Books! consortiumnews.com Happy Holidays from Consortium News. Become a member of the first U.S. independent news site on the Web, founded by legendary investigative journalist Bob Parry 30 years ago in 1995. To show your support for Consortium News and help it…
(2025-12-26). Presidential Sports Club head wishes Happy New Year to kids in Soligorsk District. eng.belta.by The head of the Presidential Sports Club along with his wife Anna and their daughter Aleksandra wished the kids at a social and educational center in Soligorsk District a happy holiday.
(2025-12-26). Yemen separatists say Saudi strikes 'will not deter them'. newarab.com 
Yemen separatists said they would not be deterred from pursuing their objectives Emirati-backed separatists seeking to revive the formerly independent state of South Yemen have in recent weeks made territorial gains, while regional heavyweight Saudi Arabia, the government's main backer, has warned them to pull back. | There were no immediate reports of casualt…
(2025-12-26). Stabbing, chemical spray attack injures 15 at Japanese factory. aljazeera.com Suspect is in police custody; no information about potential motive.
(2025-12-26). The horror of homeless deaths in 2025. indybay.org Tombstones of the homeless deaths during 2019, in San Jose.
(2025-12-26). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: EXCLUSIVE! GC Mayor makes millions selling Bowls Club to Chinese developers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-26). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-26). Iran exports non-oil goods worth $1.66b to Afghanistan in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $1.66 billion to Afghanistan during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-26). 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.
(2025-12-26). ANF seizes record 47kg of cocaine at Karachi Port. tribune.com.pk 
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Friday seized 47 kilogrammes of cocaine from an imported container during a major operation at Karachi Port, terming it the largest cocaine bust in the force's history. | Cocaine, unlike hashish and heroin, is not produced locally and is imported for high-end clients in the posh localities. According to ANF officials, the successful and historic raid foiled an attempt to smuggle narcotics into Pakistan. | The seized consignment, valued at millions of dollars in the international market, was hidden skillfully inside a container of imported scrap. | Officials said the operation…
(2025-12-26). Iran, Armenia to expedite joint projects in health sector. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Armenian officials have agreed to accelerate the implementation of joint projects in the health sector, particularly the registration of food, medicine, and medical equipment.
(2025-12-26). Israel attacks press as 'silencing' policy: Palestinian journalists union. aljazeera.com Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative.
(2025-12-26). Russia's Quiet Gains from U.S.—China Trade Rivalry. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer In the heightening United States—China trade war, global focus has shifted primarily to tariff schedules, supply chains shattered, and factories rebalanced. Beyond overt economic impact, though, lies a more sophisticated strategic actor edging its way into the openings. Sanctioned by the West, diplomatically isolated but globally ambitious, Russia is more than …
(2025-12-26). PIA privatisation drives PSX past 172k mark. tribune.com.pk 
The KSE-100 Index posted a solid +0.58% gain on a week-on-week basis, closing the period on a positive note amid strong investor sentiment. | The primary catalyst was the landmark privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), finalized at Rs135 billion (approximately US$480 million), marking one of the largest and most significant privatization deals in Pakistan's history. | The successful auction, won by the Arif Habib-led consortium for a 75% stake, signals a major step toward reducing the government's burden from loss-making state-owned enterprises and boosting private sector confidence. | Market…
(2025-12-26). China eases IPO rules for firms developing reusable rockets. tribune.com.pk 
Chinese companies developing reusable commercial rockets will have access to a fast lane for initial public offerings on the tech-heavy STAR market that exempts them from some financial requirements, the Shanghai Stock Exchange said on Friday. | Beijing is seeking to address a gap in its space capabilities compared to the United States, which is currently dominant in the ability to return, recover and reuse a rocket's first stage, or booster, after it is launched. | The new guidelines build upon previous regulations published in June that made it easier for pre-profit innovative companies to get listed on the…
(2025-12-26). INSF, RSF to support implementation of 15 joint research projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Russia will support the implementation of 15 out of 115 research projects proposed after the second joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF).
(2025-12-26). Tehran holds cycling race to promote clean transportation. tehrantimes.com A cycling race was held on Friday in District 17 of Tehran to encourage public sports, increase social vitality, and promote the culture of clean transportation. | The Municipality organized the event to mark Father's Day, the birthday of Imam Ali (AS), which falls on January 3, 2026.
(2025-12-26). Meteorologist Dr. Ryan Maue Warns "Germany Won't Make It" If Winter Turns Severe. wattsupwiththat.com Meteorologist Dr. Ryan Maue warns at X that if the winter of 1962-1963 happened again with today's Europeean energy system, then "Germany won't make it". The country has "exceptional energy shortfalls."
(2025-12-26). Zelensky mentions agreement to meet with Trump soon. eng.belta.by Vladimir Zelensky wrote in a Telegram post: "[Secretary of Ukraine's Security Council] Rustem Umerov has reported yet another contact with the American side. We don't lose a single day. We've reached an agreement on a top-level meeting with President Trump soon."
(2025-12-26). China's reusable rocket failure, PLA's growth leaves US 'vulnerable': SCMP's 7 highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Pentagon says Chinese aircraft carriers, 6th-gen fighters make US 'vulnerable'
(2025-12-26). Concept of Small Boats: Sri Lanka's Contribution to Naval Battles. fairobserver.com When Sri Lankan armed forces fought with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for 30 years, they confronted the biggest threat they had faced in the country's history. This threat came from the asymmetrical advancements of LTTE guerrillas, which challenged the conventional military strategies of Sri Lankan forces. With time, and at a heavy…
(2025-12-26). Aviation Fuel Production From Tomato Residues. eurasiareview.com Waste from tomato processing will serve to power aircraft. Under the leadership of Graz University of Technology (TU Graz), the EU project ToFuel is developing a new biorefinery concept that will convert tomato residues into sustainable aviation fuel as well as into fertiliser, animal feed and nutritional oil. The research team is aiming for a waste-free and climate-neutral process that is also economically competitive and thus makes an important contribution to the defossilization of air transport. | Residual material as a valuable resource: | Tomatoes are the second most consumed vegetable in the wor…
(2025-12-26). Punjab CM exempts Sikh riders from helmet law. tribune.com.pk 
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday announced a legal exemption for members of the Sikh community from wearing helmets while riding motorcycles, citing respect for their religious obligation to wear turbans [locally known as dastars]. | The announcement, made during a Christmas celebration ceremony in Lahore, comes amid a province-wide traffic crackdown following recent amendments to the Motor Vehicles Ordinance that sharply increased fines and penalties, particularly affecting two-wheeler riders, who form the bulk of Punjab's road commuters. | ÿ±ŸÖ€åÿ&ye…
(2025-12-26). From Qatargate to Bibigate: Fresh revelations and accusations put Netanyahu on the defensive. haaretz.com One of Netanyahu's closest aides could be one state's witness too many ‚ñ While the coalition MKs are establishing a politicized investigative committee, their supporters in the visitors gallery have already completed their work ‚ñ And it's not just the prime minister who doesn't want a state commission of inquiry…
(2025-12-26). Lebanon's cabinet approves draft law on financial crisis losses. newarab.com 
(2025-12-26). Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.
(2025-12-26). Archbishop of York says he was 'intimidated' by Israel 'militia'. newarab.com 
The Archbishop of York said he was "intimidated" by Israeli militias during a visit to the Occupied West Bank earlier this year, in a Christmas Day sermon that highlighted the stark reality of the Israeli occupation. | The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell, who is the second most senior clergyman in the Church of England, gave the sermon at the York Minster on Thursday. | "We were stopped at various checkpoints and intimidated by Israeli militias who told us that we couldn't visit Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank," Cottrell said. | "We have become — and really, I can think of no other way of putting i…
(2025-12-26). Saturday 12/27: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-26). Two-week tourist visa to be issued for Mazandaran, minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handircrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri described the approval of a two-week tourist visa for Mazandaran province as a positive news.
(2025-12-26). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-26). Corrupt Corporate City Officials Privatizing GG Botanical Gardens For Disney Aesthetic. indybay.org The corrupt CEO of Golden Gate Park Stephanie Linder without public comment or debate has wrecked the Botanical gardens for a Disney style light show for people who can pay $28 to $48 a ticket. They have blighted the park for more privatization and their commercialization of Golden Gate Park shutting off more and more of the park for months for concerts that cost hundreds of dollars for tickets. | Billionaire SF Mayor Daniel Lurie has also given away Kezar stadium to his cronies and financial supporters as the park is sold off to the highest bidder.
(2025-12-26). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-26). Greek coastguard rescues nearly 400 migrants off Greek island. tribune.com.pk 
The Greek coastguard on Friday rescued nearly 400 would-be migrants from a fishing boat and another vessel off southern Crete, ANA news agency reported. | In one operation about 35 nautical miles from the small island of Gavdos, off Crete, a coastguard vessel, a Danish freighter and a helicopter took 365 people off a fishing boat, according to the agency. | Read More: Four people offloaded at Islamabad Airport for attempting travel on fake visas | Earlier about 30 people were moved onto a Frontex European frontier agency boat, about 25 nautical miles from Gavdos. They were taken to Crete. | Some 39 people on a…
(2025-12-26). Saudi Arabia strikes STC in Hadhramaut, Yemen separatists say. newarab.com 
(2025-12-26). Three killed in separate shootings in northern Israel, 2025 homicide toll reaches 307. haaretz.com Two men were found dead in a village east of Haifa, and a 46-year-old man was found shot dead in his vehicle northwest of Nazareth, bringing the number of homicides in the Arab community this year to a record 248…
(2025-12-26). History-maker Tongue wants more of the same from England attack. tribune.com.pk 
History-making seamer Josh Tongue hailed England's bowling unit for the "amazing job" they did Friday and said more of the same was planned to get a result in the fourth Ashes Test. | Tongue led the attack in front of a record 94,199 crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bagging 5-45 as the hosts were dismissed for 152. | In doing so, he became the first England bowler this century to collect a five-wicket haul in a Test at the cavernous stadium. | The last Englishmen to achieve the feat were Darren Gough and Dean Headley in 1998. | But with England skittled out for 110 in 29.5 overs in less than a session, t…
(2025-12-26). Tuesday 12/23: Webinar: What Trump's Foreign Policy Means for Latin America. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/latinamerica1223…
(2025-12-26). Europe's panic economy: Frozen assets, empty arsenals, and the quiet admission of defeat. strategic-culture.su When a prime minister tells her own staff to rest because next year will be much worse, it is not gallows humor. It is not exhaustion speaking. It is a slip of the mask, the kind of remark leaders make only when the internal forecasts no longer align with the public script.
(2025-12-26). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-26). Man dies by suicide in Latur after alleging police harassment in video post. devdiscourse.com A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide after accusing police personnel of harassment in Maharashtra's Latur district, an official said on Friday.
(2025-12-26). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-26). Approximately 600 MW of wind power plant capacity to be achieved in a year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization of Iran (SATBA), referring to the organization's plans for developing wind power plants, said: SATBA has a serious and extensive program for developing wind energy, especially in the eastern region of the country, and it is hoped that by the month of Dey next year (starts on December 22, 2026), a capacity of approximately 500 to 600 megawatts of installed wind power plants can be achieved in the country."
(2025-12-26). Atalanta on the up as Serie A leaders Inter visit. tribune.com.pk 
Atalanta are on the comeback trail ahead of Sunday night's visit of Serie A leaders Inter Milan, with coach Raffaele Palladino leading the charge for the revitalised Bergamo club. | Since Palladino replaced Ivan Juric last month Atalanta have rediscovered their groove, as witnessed by the way they dealt with Eintracht Frankfurt and Chelsea in the Champions League. | Atalanta sit fifth in the Champions League, level on points with mega-bucks Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, and now they're heading back up the Serie A table. | A last-gasp win at Genoa last weekend put Atalanta back in the top half of Ita…
(2025-12-26). China Sanctions US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sales. moderndiplomacy.eu China's foreign ministry announced sanctions on 10 individuals and 20 U. S. defense firms, including Boeing's St. Louis branch, due to arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions freeze their assets in China and prevent domestic organizations from doing business with them. The targeted individuals, including the founder of Anduril Industries and nine executives, are also …
(2025-12-26). What's next for the global economy in 2026? aljazeera.com 2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.
(2025-12-26). Pezeshkian congratulates Christians on Christmas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Christians in Iran and around the world on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.
(2025-12-26). Hezbollah won't confront Lebanese Army, rejects division. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush affirmed that the resistance will not be drawn into confrontation with the Lebanese Army and will not permit internal discord.
(2025-12-26). Tasting, draniki cooking master class organized as part of Belarusian Cuisine Day in Astana. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov addressed participants with a welcoming speech, emphasizing the significance of national cuisine as an important part of cultural heritage and an effective tool of grassroots diplomacy.
(2025-12-26). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-26). Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK. aljazeera.com UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent nearly 12 years in prison, 'profound relief'.
(2025-12-26). Russia urges Japan to abandon hostile policy toward Moscow. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec. 26 (Prensa Latina) Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Rudenko, meeting with Muneo Suzuki, a member of the Japanese House of Councillors, urged Tokyo to abandon its hostile stance toward Moscow in order to restore bilateral relations.
(2025-12-26). La partita a scacchi delle terre rare del Brasile. strategic-culture.su Perché il Brasile non inizia a raffinare e utilizzare i propri metalli delle terre rare, considerando il loro carattere strategico? | Segue nostro Nessuno oserebbe affermare che la natura sia equa, e cià≤ diventa piuttosto evidente quando si valuta la distribuzione delle risorse naturali sulla superficie del pianeta e la si confronta con i confini nazionali. Alcune risorse sono distribuite in modo più o meno uniforme tra le nazioni, m…
(2025-12-26). Bailarina estrella Marianela Núñez ensaya una fiesta en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La estrella argentina del Royal Ballet de Londres, Marianela Núñez, ensaya hoy el clásico Don Quijote en Cuba con la convicción de que bailar aquí será una fiesta, los próximos 28 y 30 de diciembre. | Me hace muy bien bailar para un público que sé que ama la danza, yo soy una amante y una protectora de este arte, y bailar para un público apasionado por lo que hago es un regalo enorme, va a ser una fiesta, comentó entusiasmada tras el primer ensayo en el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC). | En el salón azul de la compañía, el favorito de la legendaria Alicia Alonso, Nela —como le dicen montones de personas- pare…
(2025-12-26). Cacocum: la reconstrucción tras el huracán Melissa y el valor de salvar cada vida. radiohc.cu El municipio holguinero de Cacocum renace tras el paso devastador del huracán Melissa, que a finales de octubre impactó como categoría tres dejando inundaciones históricas pero sin costar una sola vida humana, gracias a una eficiente organización de defensa civil y la solidaridad comunitaria. Con más de 18,000 personas evacuadas a tiempo en centros como el preuniversitario Mártires de Holguín y el círculo infantil Sueños de Camilo, la población demostró su capacidad de respuesta ante un ciclón que desbordó ríos y rompió diques en zonas nunca antes afectadas. | Las operaciones de rescate, coordinadas con las FAR,…
(2025-12-26). Bailarina estrella Marianela Núñez ensaya una fiesta en Cuba. radiohc.cu La estrella argentina del Royal Ballet de Londres, Marianela Núñez, ensaya hoy el clásico Don Quijote en Cuba con la convicción de que bailar aquí será una fiesta, los próximos 28 y 30 de diciembre. | Me hace muy bien bailar para un público que sé que ama la danza, yo soy una amante y una protectora de este arte, y bailar para un público apasionado por lo que hago es un regalo enorme, va a ser una fiesta, comentó entusiasmada tras el primer ensayo en el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC). | En el salón azul de la compañía, el favorito de la legendaria Alicia Alonso, Nela —como le dicen montones de personas- pare…
(2025-12-26). àöltimo boleto a postemporada define dramático cierre de Serie Nacional de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La fase clasificatoria de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol entra hoy en su momento decisivo con solo un cupo disponible para la postemporada, tras confirmarse siete equipos clasificados: Las Tunas, Matanzas, Holguín, Mayabeque, Industriales, Artemisa y Sancti Spíritus. Los Vegueros de Pinar del Río (37-34) ocupan la octava posición con medio juego de ventaja sobre los Elefantes de Cienfuegos, quienes tendrían ventaja en caso de empate por dominar el enfrentamiento particular. | Esta tarde, Pinar del Río recibirá en el Capitán San Luis a Industriales, ya clasificado pero urgido de escalar posiciones para mejores cr…
(2025-12-26). Intercambio directo con el pueblo: trabajo de base de las comisiones parlamentarias. radiohc.cu En 2025, las Comisiones Permanentes de Trabajo de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) visitaron 78 municipios, 104 comunidades y realizaron dos controles parciales a los acuerdos adoptados en el Quinto Periodo Ordinario de Sesiones del Parlamento, relacionados con el Programa de Gobierno. | De acuerdo con información publicada en la cuenta en X de la ANPP, también visitaron nueve provincias, 1163 centros de producción y servicios y se contactó con más de 50 000 personas con el objetivo fundamental de intercambiar con la población, delegados, presidentes de consejos populares y otras autoridades locales.
(2025-12-26). Cienfuegos Aniversario 67 del Triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu 
Con el invicto líder de la Revolución Cubana, Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz en el corazón, esta generación de cienfuegueros celebró el Aniversario 67 del Triunfo de la Revolución en el acto provincial efectuado en la Plaza, frente al malecón de la Perla del sur. | El Primer Secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido, Armando Carranza Valladares destacó ejemplos del trabajo de los sectores y de la inmensa mayoría de los cubanos decididos a luchar por la Patria. | "Conocemos el camino bajo la conducción del Partido Comunista, dijo, que ha aprobado las prioridades: El fortalecimiento de la Unidad Nacional, P…
(2025-12-26). àöltimo boleto a postemporada define dramático cierre de Serie Nacional de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La fase clasificatoria de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol entra hoy en su momento decisivo con solo un cupo disponible para la postemporada, tras confirmarse siete equipos clasificados: Las Tunas, Matanzas, Holguín, Mayabeque, Industriales, Artemisa y Sancti Spíritus. Los Vegueros de Pinar del Río (37-34) ocupan la octava posición con medio juego de ventaja sobre los Elefantes de Cienfuegos, quienes tendrían ventaja en caso de empate por dominar el enfrentamiento particular. | Esta tarde, Pinar del Río recibirá en el Capitán San Luis a Industriales, ya clasificado pero urgido de escalar posiciones para mejores cr…
(2025-12-26). Podcast Las 3 del día:Resumen informativo de Cubadebate en las últimas horas. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Podcast Las 3 del día.
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(2025-12-26). Cuba adopta decisión gubernamental para la conservación de sus arrecifes coralinos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de Cuba ha adoptado recientemente una decisión trascendental para la conservación de los arrecifes coralinos del archipiélago, un ecosistema esencial por los bienes y servicios que provee.
(2025-12-26). Alcune riflessioni sulla Dottrina Monroe e il principio di non-intervento. strategic-culture.su L'attualità del principio di non intervento appare caratterizzata da una profonda ambivalenza. | Segue nostro L'origine concettuale | Per quanto riguarda l'origine concettuale della regola di non-intervento nel diritto internazionale, la dottrina individua spesso il suo fondamento nell'opera del filosofo svizzero del XVIII secolo Emer de Vattel. Nel Diritto delle genti, Vattel affermava che qualora una nazione si intromettesse negli affa…
(2025-12-26). Thailandia e Cambogia, la tregua che crolla: il confine in fiamme tra crisi politica a Bangkok e propaganda di Washington. strategic-culture.su La nuova escalation tra Thailandia e Cambogia dimostra quanto fragile sia una pace costruita più per le telecamere che per risolvere cause storiche e contese territoriali. Nel pieno della crisi politica thailandese, la "tregua di Trump" si rivela effimera e strumentale. | Segue nostro La riesplosione, nelle ultime settimane, del conflitto lungo la frontiera tra Thailandia e Cambogia non è un semplice "ritorno" di vecchie tensioni. à&agra…
(2025-12-26). No One Needs a Tesla (song). indybay.org 45 sec video for holiday season | Palo Alto, CA Tesla Showroom El Camino Real Dec 20, 2025…