(2025-12-12). The Gaza Massacre — A New Dimension. globalresearch.ca Updated on 11 December 2025: | This morning PressTV reported from the "field" —better from the flooded terrains of Gaza where hundreds of thousands of Gazans are literally left without shelter, their makeshift tents destroyed from endless rain, have lost everything, …
(2025-12-12). A path forward for Palestinian resistance. workers.org 
The following remarks were delivered by internationally renowned and award-winning Palestinian author and poet Susan Abulhawa to the Muwatin's 30th Annual Conference, "The Impact of the Genocide in Gaza on the Future of the World and the Reading of the Palestinian Question" on Dec. 3, 2025. I want to talk . . . |
(2025-12-12). Gaza's Displaced Battle Floods Amid Shelter Shortages. devdiscourse.com Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are grappling with serious flooding as torrential rains swamp the region, severely affecting makeshift shelters. The UN International Organization for Migration revealed on Friday that essential materials like sandbags and timber are unable to reach the enclave.
(2025-12-12). Gaza truce at a crossroads. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Growing international pressure and unexpectedly strong Palestinian compliance are reshaping calculations around advancing the Gaza truce.
(2025-12-12). Eurovision exposes ethical erosion. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision to allow Israel into the 2026 Eurovision contest has triggered a wave of condemnation. The Swiss winner of 2024 announced they would return their trophy, arguing that Eurovision's stated values of "unity, inclusion and dignity for all" are fundamentally at odds with Israel's ongoing war on Gaza.
(2025-12-12). US government brands DACA recipient Yaa'kub Vijandre a "terrorist" for opposing genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The US government has held Vijandre, a Dallas resident, in immigration detention for over nine weeks despite admitting in court filings that he has committed no crimes and that the only "evidence" of his alleged "terrorism" consists of social media posts protected under the First Amendment.
(2025-12-12). Tucker Carlson condemns 'abominable' human cost in Gaza after visiting maimed children. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a landmark episode of The Tucker Carlson Show released Thursday, prominent media personality and political commentator Tucker Carlson issued his most blistering condemnation to date of the ongoing atrocities in Gaza.
(2025-12-12). Just one thing is stalling Stage Two of Gaza plan: reality. haaretz.com Hamas controls the enclave with an iron fist, no one has volunteered to disarm it and Netanyahu is in no hurry to press on — but the U.S. president wants a win ‚ñ On the northern front, Hezbollah's new motto has become 'Survival is victory'…
(2025-12-12). How the pro-Palestine Movement is outsmarting the Algorithms. juancole.com ( On a Tuesday night in November 2023, a few weeks after an Israeli airstrike on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City killed at least 471 Pal…
(2025-12-12). Freezing temperatures and floods kill infants and children in storm-battered Gaza. tehrantimes.com At least 11 Palestinians have died in storm-hit Gaza from cold and collapsing buildings within the last 24 hours, Middle East Eye reported Friday.
(2025-12-12). Hillary Clinton Rebuked as Genocide Denier. consortiumnews.com The Lemkin Institute this week denounced the former secretary of state for trivializing young Americans' opposition to Israel's U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza. By Brett Wilkins Common Dreams The world's leading genocide prevention group this week accused former U.S. Secretary of State…
(2025-12-12). Journalist Files Defense In Anti-Semitism Test Case. popularresistance.org Embattled Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis has filed her formal defense against the charge by the Zionist Federation of Australia that she is an anti-semite, telling a federal judge the allegation of racial vilification is really intended to smear legitimate criticism of Israel and stifle free speech. | In her 29-page filing, Kostakidis argues that her reporting on Israel's actions in Gaza did not target Jewish people but the Israeli government. Her posts on X had nothing to do with the "race or national or ethnic origin of Jewish Australians and/or Israeli Australians," she says.
(2025-12-12). Baby dies of exposure in Gaza as Israel blocks reconstruction. electronicintifada.net Israeli forces raid UNRWA headquarters, uproot olive trees in West Bank.
(2025-12-12). Storm Byron kills newborns and buries families as Gaza's bombed ruins collapse. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The skeletal remains of Gaza's neighborhoods have become a site of renewed tragedy as Storm Byron batters the enclave, claiming over a dozen lives since Wednesday.
(2025-12-12). Stop The Hate UK: The Shadowy Israel-Aligned Group Targeting Mintpress. popularresistance.org A prolific writer who has penned 28 pro-Israel articles in the past two months alone, Sawer asked the British Palestinian journalist to respond to pro-Israel pressure group Stop The Hate U.K.'s campaign for him to be prosecuted for "anti-Semitic hate crimes." | Abul-Essad's "crime" was attending an October 2024 demonstration in London protesting an event featuring former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert speaking on the future of Gaza — a case that the Metropolitan Police have already looked into and dismissed. | Sawer has previous connections to Stop The Hate U.K.
(2025-12-12). UN warns displaced Gazans at risk of deadly floods as shelter supplies blocked. moderndiplomacy.eu After two years of war, Gaza's infrastructure has been shattered, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people living in makeshift tents across rubble-filled areas. A tentative ceasefire has held since October, but conditions on the ground remain extremely harsh. Heavy rains this week swept through Gaza, flooding tents and temporary shelters, and exposing the severe …
(2025-12-12). Gaza: At least 11 killed in 24 hours amid Storm Byron. newarab.com 
At least 11 people, including children, have been killed in the Gaza Strip by heavy rain and cold conditions caused by On Friday, at least two children died from freezing temperatures. Infant Taim Al-Khawaja, who was living with his family in the ruins of their home damaged by a previous Israeli bombing in the
(2025-12-12). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
(2025-12-12). Venezuelan Authorities Prevent Cardinal Porras From Traveling, Cancel Passport. eurasiareview.com By Andrés Henríquez | On Dec. 10 Venezuelan immigration police confiscated and invalidated the passport of Cardinal Baltazar Porras, the archbishop emeritus of Caracas, as he was preparing to travel to Bogotá, Colombia, from Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía. | According to the Grand Priory of the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem in Venezuela, on Wednesday morning the cardinal "was subjected to humiliating treatment" by airport authorities under the government of Nicolas Maduro. | From Bogotá, Porras was scheduled to take a flight to Madrid and then travel to Toledo, wh…
(2025-12-12). US Sanctions Six Companies Accused of Transporting Venezuelan Oil as It Prepares More Seizures. news.antiwar.com The US Treasury Department on Thursday announced sanctions targeting six companies it accused of transporting Venezuelan oil, as Reuters reported that the Trump administration is gearing up to seize more oil tankers. The US seizure of a tanker off the coast of Venezuela that was bound for Cuba on Wednesday marked a significant escalation of …
(2025-12-12). Venezuelan president accuses the U.S. of piracy for oil theft: "Their mask has fallen off" radiohc.cu Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro denounced on Thursday the military assault, hijacking and theft of an oil tanker by the United States north of Trinidad and Tobago, as the vessel "entered the Atlantic." The president described this act as the beginning of a "new era of criminal naval piracy against the entire Caribbean."
(2025-12-12). Top admiral forced out as U.S. escalates military aggression in the Caribbean. tehrantimes.com The admiral in charge of U.S. military forces in Latin America will retire two years early on Friday, amid rising tensions with Venezuela that include Wednesday's seizure of an oil tanker and more than 20 deadly strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats, Reuters reported.
(2025-12-12). Venezuela seeks withdrawal from International Criminal Court's Rome Statute. aljazeera.com The court has been investigating the government of President Nicolas Maduro for crimes against humanity since 2023.
(2025-12-12). UN finds Venezuela's National Guard committed crimes against humanity. devdiscourse.com Officials of Venezuela's Bolivarian National Guard (GNB) have committed serious human rights violations and crimes against humanity for more than a decade, according to a new report released by the UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
(2025-12-12). White House plans oil blockade of Venezuela in drive for regime change. wsws.org Reuters reported Thursday that the US has assembled a "target list" of tankers for seizure of oil tankers as the administration openly declares its intention to overthrow Maduro.
(2025-12-12). Activists in New York City denounce Trump's 'no-fly zone'. workers.org 
New York City December 10 — Antiwar activists in the United States held a news conference today to protest the illegal "no-fly zone" U.S. President Donald Trump ordered for Venezuela. The order had prevented many activists from attending a solidarity meeting in Caracas, Venezuela. From the tone of today's protest, . . . |
(2025-12-12). Piracy and pressure: US push against Venezuela. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The confrontation between the United States and Venezuela in late 2025 is not a sudden flare-up but the continuation of Washington's long-standing pressure campaign.
(2025-12-12). Nobel Peace Prize Winner Who Wants the US To Attack Venezuela Says US Helped Her Escape. news.antiwar.com Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who wants the US to attack her country to oust President Nicolas Maduro, has traveled to Norway to receive her Nobel Peace Prize and said that she had help from the US to flee Venezuela. "Yes, we did get support from the United States' government," Machado said at …
(2025-12-12). Venezuela Charges Washington With 'Theft, Piracy'. popularresistance.org Venezuela has accused the US government of "blatant theft" and "piracy," following Washington's seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off the Latin American country's coast on 10 December. | The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it said was a "blatant theft and an act of international piracy, publicly announced by the President of the US, who confessed to the assault on an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea." | "Already in his 2024 campaign, [US President Donald Trump] openly stated that his objective has always been to keep Venezuelan oil without paying any consideration in return, making it clear th…
(2025-12-12). Iran slams US Navy's seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the US Navy's military intervention against a commercial vessel carrying Venezuelan oil near the country's coast, labeling the act as "state piracy."
(2025-12-12). Obama's Powerpoint Death Parade Led To Trump's Venezuelan Killings. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's killings of scores of Venezuelans are provoking outrage across the Western Hemisphere. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently proclaimed, "We have only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." President Trump and Hegseth are cashing a blank check for carnage that was written years earlier by President Barack Obama. | In his 2017 farewell address, Obama boasted, "We have taken out tens of thousands of terrorists." Drone strikes increased tenfold under Obama, helping fuel anti—U.S. backlashes in several nations. | As he campaigned for the presidency in 2007, Sen. Barack Obama declared,…
(2025-12-12). Iran Denounces US Seizure Of Venezuelan Oil Tanker As 'Piracy In Caribbean'. eurasiareview.com The Iranian embassy in Caracas on Thursday condemned the United States' seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off the South American country's coast, calling the operation "piracy in the Caribbean Sea" and a clear breach of international law. | The embassy said in a statement that the action violated fundamental global norms. | "The illegal move by the US government to seize a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea without any justified or legal reason constitutes a blatant violation of international laws and regulations, including the inviolable principle of freedom of the seas and navigation," it said. | "'
(2025-12-12). USA and Venezuela. Fighting a fantasy cartel with a spear. indybay.org The US government has put a bounty of fifty million US dollars on his head. Maduro is not a fugitive; he conducts his government business in full view of the public. The Cártel de los Soles — the Cartel of the Suns — does not exist; it is a figment of the US government's imagination…
(2025-12-12). In The Wake Of Trump's 'Peace Deal', 200,000 Displaced In DR Congo. popularresistance.org About 200,000 people were forced to flee their homes in the South Kivu province in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), under attack by the M23 militia backed by Rwanda, which only days before had signed a US-brokered peace deal with the DRC. | On December 10, the M23 reportedly advanced into Uvira, to which the provincial administration had relocated in March 2025 after South Kivu's official capital, Bukavu, was occupied by Rwanda's proxy force. | With a population of over half a million, Uvira is a crucial commercial hub and a strategic gateway to the Greater Katanga region, hosting one…
(2025-12-12). Commercial close of critical Limpopo water project reached. sanews.gov.za Commercial close of critical Limpopo water project reached | Government has taken a pivotal step towards transforming water security in Limpopo with the commercial close of the first phase of the massive Olifants Management Model (OMM) programme. | The Badirammogo Water User Association (BWUA), a unique 50: 50 public-private partnership representing both government and commercial partners, has successfully secured the R8.5 billion in funding required for Stage 1 of the OMM programme. | Government, through the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), collaborated with commercial members including miners, the Infra…
(2025-12-12). India's Russian Oil Imports Surge Amid Western Sanctions. devdiscourse.com India's imports of Russian crude oil reached a five-month peak in November, amounting to €2.6 billion, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. This increase reflects a 4% rise from October, positioning India as the second-largest global importer of Russian oil, trailing only China.
(2025-12-12). Government welcomes decline in poverty levels. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes decline in poverty levels | Government has welcomed the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past 17 years. ⚪ "The findings mark an important step forward in the country's ongoing efforts to reduce poverty, improve living conditions, and advance inclusive development," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Thursday. ⚪ According to the report, the proportion of South Africans living below the Lower-Bound Poverty Line (LBPL) set at R1 300 per person…
(2025-12-12). Could Israel's Palestinians-Only Death Penalty Entrench Impunity In The West Bank? Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Jonathan Gornall | The footage, secretly filmed by an onlooker and released by Reuters with a "graphic content" warning, is shocking. | On Nov. 27, Israeli border police raiding a building in the West Bank camp of Jenin summarily executed two men who had surrendered. The Palestinian health ministry later named the dead men as Montasir Abdullah, 26, and Yusuf Asasa, 37. | Summary executions of Palestinians by Israeli security forces are nothing new, as a spokesman for the UN Human Rights Office pointed out in a statement after the Jenin killings. | "We are appalled by the brazen killing by Israeli border pol…
(2025-12-12). U.S. Aid Cuts Leave Kenya's Children Vulnerable to Starvation. moderndiplomacy.eu Severe drought, conflict, and economic hardship have left Kenya's Turkana county among the world's most food-insecure regions. In 2025, the sudden suspension of U.S. foreign aid, including funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), disrupted the supply of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF), a peanut-based nutrient paste critical for treating severe acute malnutrition in …
(2025-12-12). Pezeshkian urges enhanced cooperation between Iran, Myanmar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the potential for deeper ties with Myanmar, particularly in the fields of culture and commerce.
(2025-12-12). How does China set tone for economic work in 2026. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China.
(2025-12-12). South Pars gas output rises 6m cubic meters. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has raised daily gas extraction from the South Pars gas field, it shares with Qatar in the Persian Gulf, to 722 million cubic meters, up six million cubic meters from last winter, after a year of targeted drilling and overhaul work, Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), which is in charge of developing the field, announced.
(2025-12-12). Controversy Erupts Over Molestation Allegations Against Filmmaker-Politician. devdiscourse.com The Left Democratic Front (LDF) has denied allegations of procrastination concerning a molestation complaint involving filmmaker and former MLA PT Kunju Muhammad. The Chief Minister's Office is accused of taking 12 days to forward the complaint to police, which the LDF insists was immediately addressed.
(2025-12-12). Global investment essential for sustainable return of refugees: Iran's UN envoy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —Iran's UN envoy to Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has called for the international community's investment in infrastructure, employment, education, and other services to improve conditions in Afghanistan for the sustainable return of refugees to their home countries.
(2025-12-12). Fans in disbelief as Ronaldo announces investment in Perplexity AI. ummid.com Fans have been in disbelief, as well as exited and thrilled, as football legend and Portugal National Football Team Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo who also leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, announces investment in Perplexity AI.
(2025-12-12). Rule of Law Backsliding in France. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Riot police barricade, Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, December 8, 2018. | © 2018 Human Rights Watch | On December 9, CIVICUS Monitor, a nongovernmental group assessing civic freedoms globally, downgraded France's civic space from "narrowed" to "obstructed."The downgrade is the result of years of attacks on civic space, marked by "escalating police violence, surveillance practices, and arrests of protesters, targeting of journalists, and persistent restrictions on fundamental rights," according to CIVICUS. The French government is also increasingly using heavy-handed administrative me…
(2025-12-12). Novel system tracks sandstorms precisely. ecns.cn China has begun trial operations of a new artificial intelligence system designed to improve sand and dust storm forecasting in some of the country's most hazard-prone regions.
(2025-12-12). Para taekwondo athletes snatch three golds at 2025 AYPG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Para taekwondo athletes won three gold and one silver medals at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games on Friday.
(2025-12-12). China's Hybrid Islands Vs Indonesia's Sovereignty OpEd. eurasiareview.com China employs artificial island construction near Indonesian waters to impose its power through forceful measures instead of working toward development objectives. Beijing uses its military bases located inside civilian facilities across the South China Sea to create new maritime operational patterns while violating the territorial sovereignty of surrounding nations. The construction project creates an urgent danger to Indonesia's naval diplomatic activities. The hybrid island construction by China creates three major threats to Indonesian sovereignty because it violates its Exclusive Economic Zone and weakens…
(2025-12-12). Kyagulanyi Accuses Museveni of Entrenching Poverty to Maintain Power. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential Candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has accused President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of deliberately keeping Ugandans in poverty as a strategy to maintain his grip on power. Addressing supporters at Bundikahungu Primary School in Bundibugyo District on Thursday, Kyagulanyi criticised what he described as the government's long-standing failure to prioritise value …
(2025-12-12). Worker Leader, Released From ICE Custody, Speaks Out. popularresistance.org Willian Giménez González is a day laborer in Chicago known for organizing for workers' rights. He was part of a group that filed a federal lawsuit over the alleged beating and harassment of day laborers at a Home Depot. | On September 12, federal agents detained him outside of his barbershop, beginning a 47-day ordeal in which he was held in the Broadview ICE detention center in Illinois and then moved to the North Lake detention center in Michigan. | The abduction came in the early days of "Operation Midway Blitz" as the Trump administration dramatically ramped up the presence of heavily arm…
(2025-12-12). If they are not human, we do not have to follow the law. responsiblestatecraft.org "Kill everybody" was what Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
(2025-12-12). Trump signals on accepting West Bank annexation ignite backlash. newarab.com 
(2025-12-12). Thursday 12/11: SF General UCSF Rally to Protest Murder of UPTE CWA Social Worker. indybay.org In front of SF General Hospital on Potrero Avenue…
(2025-12-12). Tibetans Celebrate the Dalai Lama Receiving the Nobel Peace 36 Years Ago. indybay.org Tibetans in Exile and Supporters Worldwide Celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Dalai Lama's Nobel Peace Prize and His 90th Birthday…
(2025-12-12). Australia: Concerns that unsafe conditions killed 2 Queensland building workers. wsws.org Family members and building workers are raising concerns about the reported lack of safety precautions involved.
(2025-12-12). Myanmar Waste Problem: Subtle But Challenging Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Thuta Aung | Myanmar is facing a growing waste-management crisis as rising urbanisation, increased consumption, and ongoing conflict strain a system already weakened by decades of neglect. | Key Takeaways: : | Myanmar had seen rapid booming in urbanisation, population, and consumption, which brought along waste management issues. | The country is still using decade-old handling methods for its waste, although the previous elected government had tried to improve the system. | Following the 2021 polycrisis, the system deteriorated, threatening the quality of life and demanding a solution; if not, the i…
(2025-12-12). Main tower of 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World topped out in NE China>. ecns.cn The main tower of the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World was topped out on Wednesday, which costs 39,000 cubic meters of ice to build.
(2025-12-12). Nepal Counts $586 Million Economic Blow from 'Gen Z' Anti-Graft Protests. moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal's government says the youth-led anti-corruption protests that erupted in September and ultimately forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign have inflicted more than $586 million in damage on the country's $42 billion economy. The demonstrations, driven largely by Gen Z activists frustrated with political corruption, spiralled into nationwide unrest that left 77 people …
(2025-12-12). 'Frustrated' Trump seeks concrete measures to end Russia-Ukraine war. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump looks on as he meets with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 17, 2025. — ReutersUkraine resists US demand of unilateral troop withdrawal in Donetsk.Zelensky sends…
(2025-12-12). U.S. Fed lowers interest rate by 25 basis points in third cut this year. ecns.cn The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday local time decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.5-3.75 percent, marking its third rate cut this year.
(2025-12-12). IFRC—ICRC Joint Statement: Upholding and universalizing the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025 – Agenda Item 9.f.: Universalizing the Convention…
(2025-12-12). Iran, Azerbaijan committed to building shared, secure future. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iran and Azerbaijan are determined to construct a shared, secure, and mutually respectful future, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized following high-level meetings in Baku.
(2025-12-12). IAEA mission reviews and strengthens Bangladesh's nuclear security framework. devdiscourse.com An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts has completed a 12-day International Physical Protection Advisory Service (IPPAS) mission in Bangladesh, marking an important step in strengthening the country's nuclear security framework as it prepares to bring its first nuclear power plant into operation.
(2025-12-12). Motsoaledi advocates for universal health coverage. sanews.gov.za Motsoaledi advocates for universal health coverage | In an address marking Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2025, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has examined South Africa's healthcare system, challenging the current model of healthcare financing and advocating for transformative change. | "We are sick of unaffordable health costs," Motsoaledi said in Pretoria on Friday, highlighting the day's theme. | Universal Health Coverage Day advocates for urgent government efforts to implement UHC, ensuring that everyone can access quality healthcare services without facing financial hardship. | This global campaign…
(2025-12-12). The Russia-China Investment Fund Has Invested in Over 40 Bilateral Projects. infobrics.org The Russia-China Investment Fund has invested US$1.3 billion in over 40 projects over the course of its activity, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has said…
(2025-12-12). Federal government loosens track inspection requirements in latest gift to railroads. wsws.org The move will lead to more frequent derailments, which already take place three times a day on average.
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/20: A Radical Thread. indybay.org ATA Gallery, 992 Valencia Street, San Francisco…
(2025-12-12). Iran, Greece discuss joint action plan to expand tourism, heritage cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri and Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni met in Athens on Thursday to discuss plans for expanding cooperation in tourism, museums and cultural heritage.
(2025-12-12). CARTOONS: Mark David is putting down new roots. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-12). China to inject more force for good into human rights development. ecns.cn China actively participates in human rights affairs in the United Nations and has broad-based exchange and cooperation in human rights with other countries, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that China is willing to inject more force for good into human rights development in the world.
(2025-12-12). Transit of goods through Iran's land borders nears 11m tons in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's road transit of goods reached 10.97 million tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), driven by stronger activity in international freight corridors, the country's road transport authority said.
(2025-12-12). Insights | Takaichi's far-right ties could put Japan at risk of repeating past mistakes. ecns.cn David Gosset, a specialist in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, said during an interview with China News Network that the remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the Taiwan Question are "completely wrong" and "divisive."
(2025-12-12). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-12). While Workers are Dying on the Job Newsom & Democrats are Allowing Cal-OSHA to Die. indybay.org A UPTE CWA social worker at San Francisco General Hospital was murdered and complaints had been made to Cal-OSHA about the serious health and safety problems. The hospital bosses were fined $26,000 for not taking actin on health and safety and retaliating against health and safety whistleblower. At the same time Newsom and the Democrats are allowing Cal-OSHA to die.
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). Persian art of Ayeneh-Kari added to UNESCO intangible heritage list. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ayeneh-Kari, the art of mirror-work in Persian architecture, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday following a decision by the Intergovernmental Committee meeting in New Delhi.
(2025-12-12). Now in fourth week, Starbucks strike keeps growing. workers.org 
Cleveland Now in its fourth week, the strike at unionized Starbucks stores continues to grow and intensify. As of Dec. 6, Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) reported in an email to supporters: "Hundreds of union baristas from 26 new stores joined our national [Unfair Labor Practice (ULP)] strike this week. That . . . |
(2025-12-12). Mozambique: ICRC responds to pressing humanitarian needs. icrc.org About 250'000 people have been displaced in the last year because of the armed conflict in northern Mozambique.
(2025-12-12). Kazakhstan's nuclear cooperation with China: Big risks but small rewards? globalvoices.org 
China is looking to 'go global' with its nuclear power industryGlobal VoicesThe Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant in Tennessee, USA. Image from This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad.
(2025-12-12). We Need to Know How Corporate Democrats Made President Trump Possible. indybay.org A repetition compulsion must come to an end…
(2025-12-12). Israel launches heavy strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon in new ceasefire violation. tehrantimes.com In another ceasefire violation, the Israeli military carried out heavy attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon on Friday, claiming in a statement that it struck Hezbollah military infrastructure and a "training camp," The Cradle reported.
(2025-12-12). Schemes of bankruptcy: The United Nations, funding dues and human rights. onlineopinion.com.au As Washington freezes contributions and Beijing and Moscow stall payments, the UN enters a liquidity spiral that threatens its human-rights work, peacekeeping, and even its basic survival.
(2025-12-12). Russell Means activism, Wounded Knee, and the United Nations. indybay.org Russell Means Wearing An Upside Down Flag…
(2025-12-12). Consultancy Opportunity Programme & Advocacy Support for East Africa and the Horn of Africa. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is launching a call for applications to recruit a consultant to support the Africa Desk's programmes and advocacy work in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly with regard to Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia. Title of the mission : Consultancy — Programme Support & Advocacy for East Africa / Horn of Africa Type of mission : Strategic programme support, coordination & human rights advocacy Estimated duration : 5-month (…) | – |
(2025-12-12). How Introvert's helped me leave the house (and like it). independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-12). Human tragedy eclipses tourist turmoil amid Vietnam's deadly floods. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-12). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic,…
(2025-12-12). 'US Is Isolating Itself, Its Power Is Fading Because of BRICS': Jeffrey Sachs Tears into Trump. infobrics.org BRICS are saying we don't need to be under the thumb of a US empire, says economist Jeffrey Sachs…
(2025-12-12). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-12). Russian Central Bank Denounces EU Asset-Use Plan as Illegal. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's central bank has sharply condemned European Union proposals to use its frozen assets, calling the idea a direct violation of international law and the principle of sovereign immunity. The dispute centres on billions of euros held largely by the Brussels-based clearing house Euroclear, which Russia says it can no longer access because of EU …
(2025-12-12). Renewal of Pan-Africanism: A Vision for the 21st Century. moderndiplomacy.eu The historic 9th Pan-African Congress, held in Lomé, in the Republic of Togo, signified a clear recognition of the significance of the African diaspora and its role in the development of the continent. The gathering's central contribution is to reinforce the vital ties with the African Diaspora and people of African descent. This engaging preparatory …
(2025-12-12). Cold front hit: Blizzard hits Xinjiang in NW China, impacts transport. ecns.cn A powerful blizzard has swept across many parts of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since Tuesday, disrupting traffic and affecting daily life in several areas.
(2025-12-12). Bangladesh president, feeling 'humiliated', wants to step down halfway through term. geo.tv 
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaks during the 18th East Asia Summit as part of the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Jakarta on September 7, 2023. — AFPBangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday he plans to step down midway…
(2025-12-12). Russia's Nuclear Weapons Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Anya L. Fink | Russia presents an "acute threat" to the United States and its allies, according to the "Russia remains the U.S. rival with the most capable and diverse nuclear forces. Today it is unique in the combination of strategic and…
(2025-12-12). Southeast Asia floods underline COP30 failure. greenleft.org.au Southeast Asia floods underline COP30 failure | Susan Price |
(2025-12-12). Ex-apartheid police to remain behind bars pending bail decision. sanews.gov.za Ex-apartheid police to remain behind bars pending bail decision | Two former apartheid-era police officers, who were convicted of the premeditated murder of Congress of South African Students (COSAS) member Caiphus Nyoka, will remain in custody pending judgment in their bail application. ⚪ Former Sergeant, Abraham Hercules Engelbrecht and former Sergeant Pieter Stander (60) were convicted of the 1987 murder of Nyoka earlier this month while a third accused, Major Leon Louis Van Den Berg, was acquitted. ⚪ "Following their conviction, the two applied for bail pending sentencing. In affidavits before the court, t…
(2025-12-12). Iran win 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's boys' team defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17) at the 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship final on Friday.
(2025-12-12). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-12). Cultural tourism is effective tool of public diplomacy, Iranian ambassador to Turkey says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Cultural tourism is effective in increasing mutual understanding, bringing nations closer together, and developing sustainable cooperation, and this area is an effective tool of public diplomacy, said Iranian Ambassador to Turkey Mohammad-Hassan Habibollahzadeh.
(2025-12-12). Europe's war on democracy. strategic-culture.su By Lauren SMITH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The European political establishment has only grown more explicit in its contempt…
(2025-12-12). Law enforcement intensifies operations for festive season. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement intensifies operations for festive season | At least 800 National Road Traffic Law-Enforcement Officers, supported by various other law enforcement agencies, will be deployed throughout the festive season to monitor compliance with traffic regulations and maintain safety. | "We began the law enforcement operations in November at an intensified pace. It's been a year-long campaign, and we have increased our efforts in November and December and will continue doing so through to the end of January," Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa said on Friday. | He was addressing members of the media…
(2025-12-12). Israel blends ethnic cleansing and human trafficking. electronicintifada.net South Africa has taken the wrong decision by withdrawing visa exemptions from Palestinians.
(2025-12-12). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-12). Tehran, Astana plan to boost trade, deepen transport, private-sector ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iran-Kazakhstan business conference convened in the Kazakh capital Astana on Thursday, with the presidents of both countries, senior ministers, private sector officials, and business delegations from the two countries in attendance, seeking to deepen commercial ties.
(2025-12-12). ICRC-IFRC Joint Statement on National Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025…
(2025-12-12). U.S. actions, not Iran's behavior, triggered nuclear standoff: Chinese analyst. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — On the sidelines of the Conference on "People's Rights and Legitimate Freedoms in the Thoughts of Ayatollah Khamenei," the Tehran Times spoke with Professor Jin Liangxiang, a senior research fellow at the Shanghai Institute for International Studies, to explore the shifting dynamics of global governance, human-rights discourse, and power politics in West Asia.
(2025-12-12). Chinese Scholar Jin Liangxiang Talks to Tehran Times. tehrantimes.com On the Sidelines of the Conference on "People's Rights and Legitimate Freedoms in the Thoughts of Ayatollah Khamenei"
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/13: San Jose / Make billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-12). China's Lin Shidong advances to quarterfinals at WTT United States Smash. ecns.cn Chinese paddler Lin Shidong defeated fellow Chinese player Liang Jingkun 4-0 to reach the men's singles last eight Thursday.
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). CHOP Defends Rights Of Transgender Patients. popularresistance.org A federal court in Philadelphia ruled in favor of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia blocking the Trump administration's demand for the renowned hospital's Gender and Sexuality Development Program to turn over confidential information about clinic patients. CHOP runs one of the largest clinics in the U.S. which provides medical care and mental health support for transgender and gender-nonbinary children and teens and their families. Each year since 2014, hundreds of new families seek care through the program.
(2025-12-12). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-12). Iran move down in FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran moved down one place to 10th in the FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking released on Friday.
(2025-12-12). India's Tactical Sky Paradox: Theaterization, Land Warfare, And The Future Of Joint Command Analysis. eurasiareview.com India's theatreisation debate has brought renewed attention to a layer of the battlespace that most armies once treated as a doctrinal afterthought: the air littoral. This low-to-medium altitude zone, where drones, loitering munitions, attack helicopters, MANPADS teams and SHORAD networks collide in real time, now shapes outcomes on the ground far more directly than traditional air superiority at medium or high altitudes. For India, whose primary military challenges lie on the land frontier, this zone is no longer peripheral. It is the critical extension of the land battlefield. | The Air Littoral as a Lan…
(2025-12-12). BSW Congress: Why Sahra Wagenknecht's party in Germany is not an anti-war party. wsws.org The Wagenknecht party is responding to falling poll numbers by continuing its anti-war rhetoric in order to win back voters, while ruthlessly pressing ahead with its right-wing, pro-capitalist programme. This exposes all its bluster against war as empty chatter.
(2025-12-12). European powers strive to prolong war in Ukraine. wsws.org After four years of war, hundreds of thousands of soldiers killed, and millions of refugees, NATO's war against Russia has reached an impasse.
(2025-12-12). TTP: External Patrons, Local Rejection, And Collapse Of Power-Driven Agenda OpEd. eurasiareview.com In the evolving security landscape of the region, few groups have exposed their own hollowness as dramatically as the so-called FAK network—a violent, power-hungry entity operating from Afghan soil, driven not by ideology or grievance but by brute opportunism. For years, hostile external agencies, particularly RAW and elements within GDI, have propped up FAK to destabilize Pakistan. Yet today, despite a meticulously crafted facade of strength, the outfit finds itself on the verge of collapse. The decline of FAK is not accidental—it is the result of Pakistan's sustained counterterrorism strategy and…
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). YouTube Wipes UK Journalist's Archive After Israeli-Linked Pressure. popularresistance.org In February 2024, YouTube unexpectedly removed the account of independent British journalist Robert Inlakesh, a frequent contributor to Al Mayadeen English, The Intercept reported. | His channel held dozens of videos, including many livestreams documenting Israeli occupation in the West Bank. Over roughly ten years covering developments in occupied Palestine, he filmed Israeli forces tearing down Palestinian homes, police stopping and intimidating Palestinian drivers, and soldiers firing at Palestinians and journalists during demonstrations outside illegal settlements. All of that footage vanished instantly.
(2025-12-12). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-12). Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry's Achim von Arnim. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry's Achim von Arnim | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has honoured South African-born Achim von Arnim, a pioneer of Cap Classique and founder of Haute Cabrière. | The Minister described Von Arnim, who passed away on Monday at the age of 80, as someone who did far more than craft exceptional wines but shifted the trajectory of an entire industry. | "It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Achim von Arnim, a man whose name is woven into the story of South African wine," the Minister said in a statement on Thursday. | With his curiosity, Steenhuisen sai…
(2025-12-12). EU launches new probe into Google. ecns.cn The European Union has launched a new investigation into the Google search engine, to find out if it is breaking the bloc's competition rules by not adequately paying publishers for their content, and whether the company is setting unfair conditions on content creators who do not want to share their work.
(2025-12-12). No More Paper Towels for Some UNHQ Restrooms in Latest Austerity Step. passblue.com 
The United Nations will no longer provide paper towels in restrooms servicing office spaces in its headquarters in New York City and has encouraged more use of the electric hand-dryers installed in these areas. The step, announced on Dec. 10 in a UN-systemwide email, is the latest in a series of small and big …
(2025-12-12). Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. fidh.org On the occasion of the World Human Rights Day, civil society organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the Hong Kong government to immediately release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. The authorities must stop suppressing individuals who exercise legitimate human rights work.
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(2025-12-12). We're Making 'Tax The Rich' More Than A Slogan. popularresistance.org Taxing the rich should bring a smile to your face. It certainly brings one to mine. | Here's what passing the Fair Share Amendment in Massachusetts allowed us to do, in just the first years since its passage in 2022: Offer free community college tuition to every resident (bringing a 40 percent increase in enrollment), free school meals for every student, free regional buses, a multi-billion-dollar capital program for public higher education and public vocational high schools. And we've been able to invest in literacy programs, and expand access to affordable childcare and early education.
(2025-12-12). Québec Solidaire chooses right-wing nationalist Sol Zanetti as co-spokesperson. wsws.org Speaking for privileged sections of the middle class, QS serves the faction of the Quebec ruling class that sees the creation of a third imperialist state in North America as a means of intensifying the exploitation of workers and more effectively advancing its own economic and geostrategic interests.
(2025-12-12). Tehran on path to becoming city of life and tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Measures taken in various areas of Tehran in recent years have brought the capital city one step closer to transforming from a 'city of work' to a 'city of life and tourism' destination.
(2025-12-12). Mexico is Transforming for the Good. taskforceamericas.org 
By Rick Sterling on December 10, 2025 600,000 rally in Mexico City in support of Claudia Sheinbaum and the Morena program. On Saturday, December 6 an estimated 600 thousand persons
(2025-12-12). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-12). What Putin's Visit To India Really Achieved OpEd. eurasiareview.com Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi comes at a crucial moment when India being pressurized by the US to stop purchasing Russian oil that has spiked from 0.2 percent to 40 percent today. The US Trade Advisor Peter Navarro gone even so far to refer Russo-Ukrainian conflict as "Modi's war" and said that the "road to peace runs, in part, through New Delhi." | The US repeatedly communicating to India to stop purchasing Russian oil. Unable to halt the trade, Trump employed coercive economic diplomacy coupled with imposition of 50 percent tariff on India and levied direct sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies.
(2025-12-12). Firefighter killed, homes destroyed in Australian bushfires. wsws.org Record temperatures, strong winds and a high fuel load built up over several wet years created the conditions for catastrophic fires last week in New South Wales and Tasmania.
(2025-12-12). One million dollars in medical and hurricane relief aid from Los Angeles to Havana. radiohc.cu The Los Angeles US Hands Off Cuba Committee reports that their team of ILWU-IBU and IAM union members, LAHOC activists, Cuban Americans, a doctor from ELAM, and the organization Not Just Tourists loaded a truck in Los Angeles with medical aid and hurricane relief supplies valued at one million dollars. | These supplies will be sent to Jacksonville, Florida, and then shipped in a 40-foot container to the Port of Mariel in Cuba. | Los Angeles, California unions donated two thousand dollars, a promising contribution to the upcoming suture drive organized by GHP. | In a statement issued from Los Angeles, the Committe…
(2025-12-12). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-12). The great corruption of NATO, edition 2025. strategic-culture.su Ukraine still pushing to join the Alliance, as well as the EU, is practically planned euthanasia. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us:…
(2025-12-12). Mexico threatens eight years of jail in crackdown on vape sales. geo.tv 
(2025-12-12). In Stark Warning, NATO's Rutte Says Alliance Is 'Russia's Next Target'. eurasiareview.com NATO chief Mark Rutte warned that members of the military alliance must treat the threat posed by Moscow more urgently as they may be "Russia's next target." | In one of his starkest statements to date, Rutte said in a keynote address in Berlin on December 11 that NATO's 32 members need to step up defense effort to prevent a war with Russia that could be "on the scale of war our grandparents and great-grandparents endured." | "We are Russia's next target. And we are already in harm's way," Rutte said, noting Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years. | "I fear that too many are…
(2025-12-12). With a mass Jewish-Arab movement behind him, Alon-Lee Green is reshaping the Israeli left. haaretz.com With thousands of members, a quarter-million social media followers, and a spot on TIME's list of emerging leaders, 'Standing Together' co-founder Alon Lee-Green is charting a new course for Israel's fractured political opposition…
(2025-12-12). Missed Nobel, Trump 'CONFERRED' FIFA Peace Prize. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, who missed the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 two months ago, has been conferred with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.
(2025-12-12). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-12). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-12). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-12). Pakistan Must Add Gold Backed Funds OpEd. eurasiareview.com Pakistan's financial regulators often speak of diversification, innovation, and deepening of markets — yet these ambitions rarely translate into actionable reforms. One opportunity stands out, both practical and low-risk, and yet remains untouched – the introduction of gold-backed funds. With the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holding nearly 50 tons of gold in its reserves, the country is well-positioned to convert a fraction of its dormant assets into market-enabling financial instruments. | Global central banks have already moved in this direction. In dozens of jurisdictions, gold is no longer treated as…
(2025-12-12). UN Warns Of 'Regional Conflagration' As DR Congo Violence Uproots 500,000. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | More than half a million people have now been uprooted by escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) the UN said on Thursday, warning that the M23 rebel offensive is driving a rapidly worsening humanitarian emergency. | The UN's Deputy Spokesperson said Secretary-General António Guterres was "deeply alarmed" by the surge in attacks across South Kivu, where what's officially known as the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 mars (AFC/M23) has advanced into several towns since 2 December. | The UN and Security Council have repeatedly described the majority-Tutsi M23…
(2025-12-12). Tanzania: Joint call to prevent a further deterioration of the human rights situation and ensuring accountability for the post-election crackdown. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council to…
(2025-12-12). Kum Tag Desert welcomes its first snowfall this winter. ecns.cn Kum Tag Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region welcomes its first snowfall this winter on Dec. 11, 2025.
(2025-12-12). Israel's aggressive blueprint: A rebuttal to Lebanon's pro-Israel propaganda. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—In early December, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again peeled back the last veneer of diplomatic pretence.
(2025-12-12). Friday 12/12: Protest against the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli consulate – 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2025-12-12). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-12). The unstoppable rise of Egyptian-American singer Norhan. newarab.com 
By day, she studied structural engineering; by night, she poured her soul into songwriting. | For 26-year-old Egyptian American singer-songwriter "I never thought music was possible for me as an Arab Muslim girl," she tells The New Arab. | "I had always told myself earlier that if music were an option, I probably wouldn't have got this degree." | But the truth is, music had been calling Norhan from the very start of her c…
(2025-12-12). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-12). AI outs Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as HKOPS author. onlineopinion.com.au New analysis suggests the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine plan wasn't Ali Shihabi's brainchild at all, but a quiet geopolitical trial balloon launched by Mohammed Bin Salman himself.
(2025-12-12). YouTube And Big Tech Censorship Threatens Global Accountability. popularresistance.org In a stark escalation undermining global efforts to preserve accountability for Israeli violations, Palestinian civil society organizations have been hit by an unprecedented campaign to erase their digital archives and silence their documentation work. | What began as a U.S. political decision has now translated into sweeping and coordinated digital censorship, threatening decades of human rights documentation that formed the backbone of Palestinian legal submissions to international courts. | For years, Palestinian human rights groups have meticulously collected evidence of Israeli abuses, from targeted killings…
(2025-12-12). Wildlife Department Urges Southern California, Central Coast Puma Protections. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, December 10, 2025 — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today that protections for mountain lion populations ranging from the Bay Area and the Central Coast to Southern California are warranted under the state's Endangered Species Act.
(2025-12-12). Vote NO on the UTR—WCCUSD tentative agreement! Teachers must seize control of the struggle and expand it! wsws.org After Teamsters shattered the strike's unity, UTR followed suit, imposing a sellout deal that betrays teachers and protects austerity.
(2025-12-12). MERCENARIES: A Video and Poster Campaign to Counter ICE Recruitment. indybay.org There is nothing more despicable and dangerous than a mercenary. When you join ICE, you become a threat to your community and a traitor to humanity. Once people see you with ICE, you're going to have to wear that mask every day for the rest of your life.
(2025-12-12). Trump's National Security In The Multipolar World Analysis. eurasiareview.com Last week, the Trump administration released its new national security strategy. It was quickly condemned by the neoconservatives. Perhaps because it is more realistic about multipolarity. | For months, Pentagon officials had been working on a new national security strategy (NSS) proposing the Trump administration prioritize protecting the homeland and Western Hemisphere It is a striking reversal from the military's years-long mandate…
(2025-12-12). Russia: ICRC's response to the emergency situation in Kursk linked to the hostilities. icrc.org Activities of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in Moscow in connection with the situation in Kursk.
(2025-12-12). ICRC Vice-president calls on States to defend and to promote the norms enshrined in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech at the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention…
(2025-12-12). China says Japan is provocateur behind 'radar illumination' stunt. ecns.cn China hopes the international community can be clear-eyed and not be deceived by the Japanese side, Guo said, adding that Japan's allies in particular need to stay on high alert and not to be misguided by the Japanese side.
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). New method devised to save Xizang's poplar trees from canker. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully developed an integrated green control strategy to combat canker disease affecting poplar trees in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. They have achieved a sustained disease control rate exceeding 80 percent in field trials over a one-year period.
(2025-12-12). US offers 'free economic zone' in east if Ukraine cedes Donbas. newarab.com 
(2025-12-12). Sudan: Reaching people in dire need as crisis deepens. icrc.org In Sudan, civilians are suffering immeasurably, with no way out in sight. No other war today is driving more people into displacement, severe hardship and a daily struggle to survive.
(2025-12-12). Video: Workers speak on Cyclone Ditwah disaster and government neglect in Sri Lanka. wsws.org In this video, Sri Lankan workers and villagers devastated by Cyclone Ditwah speak out about the catastrophic flooding, government negligence, and the urgent need for real change.
(2025-12-12). Palestine stood tall despite losing to Saudi Arabia in the Arab Cup. thecanary.co 
Morocco qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 Arab Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Syria in the quarter-finals at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. They will face the winner of tomorrow's match between Algeria and the United Arab Emirates in the semi-finals. In another exciting match, Saudi Arabia secured their place in the […] | By
(2025-12-12). Insurance policy for humanoid robots. ecns.cn In November, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Business Incubator purchased insurance for two 60-kilogram humanoid robots, at a premium of about 5,000 yuan ($707) per robot.
(2025-12-12). Jharkhand Madua Kranti: A New Era for Millet Farming. devdiscourse.com The state of Jharkhand is set to witness a farming revolution with the rebranding of the Millet Mission. Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey announced, during a program in Ranchi, that the initiative will now be called 'Jharkhand Madua Kranti.'
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). Pezeshkian calls for global peace through multilateral Coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — During the International Peace and Trust conference in Turkmenistan, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that lasting peace can only be achieved by addressing the root causes of instability.
(2025-12-12). How the global market in SIM cards powers fraud and influence. scmp.com A massive international grey market in mobile phone SIM cards is fuelling large-scale manipulation and fraud online, a University of Cambridge study has found. | The researchers say physical and virtual SIMs from providers like SMSActivate, 5Sim, SMShub and SMSPVA were being used to verify fake accounts on social media platforms and e-commerce services.
(2025-12-12). HPCSA to announce new President and Vice-President. sanews.gov.za HPCSA to announce new President and Vice-President | The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is set to announce its new President and Vice-President for the 2025—2030 term. | This announcement will take place during the inaugural meeting of the newly constituted Council on Friday evening in Sandton, Johannesburg. | According to Section 7 of the Health Professions Act of 1974, Council members are required to elect the President and Vice-President from among themselves at this inaugural meeting. | This election follows the recent official inauguration of the 12 professional boards for the 20…
(2025-12-12). Israel is Sinking into the Abyss of Netanyahu's Dictatorship. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — It appears unlikely that the
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/13: Respect Our Seniors. indybay.org SFMTA Customer Service Center on Van Ness and Market Street…
(2025-12-12). Trump as Nero: The Bible Condemns Rich Predators, Not Poor Trans Lovers. juancole.com (
(2025-12-12). Trump Threatens to Cut State Funding Over 'Anti-Innovation' AI Laws. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has issued an executive order warning that states with restrictive artificial intelligence regulations risk losing access to a massive $42 billion federal broadband fund. Trump argues that the U.S. needs a single, national AI approval system because state-by-state rules slow innovation and weaken America in global competition, especially against China.Meanwhile, many states …
(2025-12-12). Iran proposes academic cooperation council at Ancient Civilizations Forum in Athens. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts on Friday urged ancient nations to develop joint mechanisms to protect cultural heritage, warning that armed conflicts and neglect of historical identity pose the greatest threats.
(2025-12-12). Tragic Accident: 2-Year-Old Struck by School Vehicle. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded on Friday morning when a 2-year-old girl, Budhiya Paswan, was fatally struck by a private school's four-wheeler near Narayangarh village, according to local police reports.
(2025-12-12). Russia's Medical Tourism Surge to China: The Growing Attraction of Chinese Healthcare for Russian Visitors. infobrics.org China has grown in popularity as a destination for medical tourists in recent years, especially those from Russia. China's implementation of a visa-free entry policy for Russian nationals, which went into effect on September 15, 2025, is primarily to blame for this increase…
(2025-12-12). Divine Rights Of Humans OpEd. eurasiareview.com The United Nations' theme thi…
(2025-12-12). Beijing man sentenced to 4 years for poisoning dogs. ecns.cn A man surnamed Zhang, who poisoned public areas in a residential community, resulting in the death of nine dogs, was sentenced to four years in prison by a Beijing court on Thursday, reported China Central Television.
(2025-12-12). Maharashtra Legislature Enforces Strict Measures After Assembly Scuffle. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra legislature's privileges committee proposed strict measures after a scuffle during the monsoon session, recommending a two-day 'civil custody' for two political supporters and banning their entry into Vidhan Bhavan for the rest of the assembly's duration until 2029.
(2025-12-12). Iran's export to Turkey up 4% in 10 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Turkish Statistical Institute announced that the value of this country's imports from Iran in the first ten months of 2025 increased by four percent compared to the same period last year, reaching $2.035 billion.
(2025-12-12). UN chief to meet Sudan's warring parties in Geneva. newarab.com 
Since April of 2023, the Sudanese army and the paramilitary
(2025-12-12). "The people doing the work should be making the money" : On Toledo, Ohio picket line Libbey Glass workers discuss 4-month strike. wsws.org Now almost in their fourth month of strike, 650 workers at Libbey Glass in | Toledo are determined to continue their fight despite pressure by the United Steelworkers International leadership to capitulate to management demands.
(2025-12-12). Supporting the voice of documentary filmmakers in Bishkek. fidh.org Like every year, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) supports the independent documentary film festival BIR DUINO, which opens this Saturday, 13 December, in Bishkek. Ilya Nuzov, Director of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk at FIDH, will be part of the jury.
Paris, Bishkek, 11 December 2025. Documentary filmmakers from around the world, human rights defenders, artists and citizens gather there to keep alive a space of freedom that is becoming increasingly fragile. (…) | – |
(2025-12-12). Historic First: Paraguay's President Becomes First Latin American Leader To Visit Uzbekistan OpEd. eurasiareview.com On December 11, President of Paraguay Santiago Peña arrived in Tashkent for a three-day official visit. This visit opened a new chapter in the relationship between Paraguay and Uzbekistan. It is also important to highlight that President Peña became the first Latin American head of state to visit Uzbekistan, a fact that gives this visit even more historic weight. | Uzbekistan and Paraguay established diplomatic relations in 2001. For more than two decades, the relationship remained quite limited, there were no major high-level meetings, only a small volume of trade, and occasional exchanges of congratulatory l…
(2025-12-12). Anger in front of the screen. indybay.org The right dominates the discourse, the left is tearing itself apart, and the center has always been nothing more than ideology. Everyone is becoming increasingly isolated and alienated from one another at such a pace that Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone," his 2000 book on the social consequences of isolation in the US, sounds almost idyllic from today's perspective.
(2025-12-12). Cold wave triggers temperature dips, snow and rain. ecns.cn A powerful cold wave is sweeping across China from west to east, bringing a swath of sharp temperature drops, strong winds, as well as snow and rain from Wednesday to Saturday, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
(2025-12-12). Service delivery drive to launch in North West's Moses Kotane Municipality. sanews.gov.za Service delivery drive to launch in North West's Moses Kotane Municipality | The North West Provincial Government (NWPG) will launch the Accelerated Service Delivery Programme in the Moses Kotane Local Municipality on Monday. ⚪ The programme which is also known as Thuntsha Lerole Reloaded, will be launched at Uitkyk village near Madikwe on 15 December 2025. ⚪ According to the NWPG, this will be the final segment of Thuntsha Lerole for the year, with the next rollout scheduled for January 2026. ⚪ Next week's programme will benefit communities in Uitkyk, Brakuil, Madikwe, Koffiekraal, and Vrede villages. ⚪ Serv…
(2025-12-12). Amit Shah's Strategic Tamil Nadu Visit. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on December 15. During this visit, he plans to interact with BJP functionaries to bolster party strategies in the region, according to party officials.
(2025-12-12). China, Philippines cooperate to repatriate Red Notice fugitive. ecns.cn China and the Philippines recently cooperated to repatriate an important fugitive on the Red Notice list under the framework of Interpol, according to the WeChat account of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines.
(2025-12-12). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-12). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-12). Ethiopia: Systematic repression of human rights defenders exposes the failure of Post-2018 Reforms and reveals the urgent need of protection. fidh.org On International Human Rights Day, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) warns of an alarming escalation of repression in Ethiopia, as a new report published today reveals widespread patterns of arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, killings and exile targeting human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists.
Paris – Geneva, 10 December 2025. The report called « The Illusion of Progress: Ethiopia's human rights defenders under attack » is (…) | – |
(2025-12-12). Tk 252 Crore And A Paper Trail: Why This Welfare Fund Case Is The Most Damaging Test Of Yunus' Credibility Analysis. eurasiareview.com Of the various legal challenges involving Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh, none is as detailed or as consequential as the Tk 252 crore Grameen Telecom welfare fund case. Unlike broader debates shaped by politics or ideology, this case centres on a specific statutory obligation: money legally reserved for workers' welfare and the manner in which it was allegedly handled by the company's leadership. The evidence rests on court filings, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) charge sheets, official correspondence, and statements from employees — all now before the judiciary. | Bangladesh's labour law requires compan…
(2025-12-12). Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.7 hit Japan's northeastern region on Friday, after which a tsunami advisory was issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
(2025-12-12). Friday 12/12: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org East Zayante Rd @ Sylvan Way near school bus stop #Zayante Felton CA 95018 Limited parking…
(2025-12-12). Australia's social media ban sets global precedent for online censorship. wsws.org The real aim of the ban is to suppress growing opposition among young people to war, austerity and dictatorship and to prevent it finding organized political expression.
(2025-12-12). 2024 Eurovision Winner Returns Trophy to Protest Israel's Inclusion in Contest. truthout.org Last year's winner of the Eurovision Song Contest says they are returning their trophy to the contest's governing body in protest of Israel's inclusion in the 2026 competition, adding to a mounting pressure campaign to exclude the genocidal state. In posts on Instagram on Thursday, singer and musician Nemo Mettler, known as Nemo, said that although they are "immensely grateful" for the… |
(2025-12-12). Report: China a 'reliable partner'. ecns.cn China is successfully positioning itself as a reliable partner amid uncertainty, while the United States administration's policies have had a net negative effect for U.S. power and influence in Asia, according to the Lowy Institute.
(2025-12-12). Québec Solidaire chooses right-wing nationalist Sol Zanetti as co-spokesperson. wsws.org Speaking for privileged sections of the middle class, QS serves the faction of the Quebec ruling class that sees the creation of a third imperialist state in North America as a means of intensifying the exploitation of workers and more effectively advancing its own economic and geostrategic interests.
(2025-12-12). Stanbic Bank Uganda invests in the golf stars of tomorrow. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Ladies Golf Union unveils Stanbic Bank as title sponsor for the Inaugural Annual Stanbic Junior Golf Championships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When 11-year-old Henry Michael Nimoh tees off in the Inaugural Annual Stanbic Junior Golf Championships on December 14, he believes he will be taking a first important step to turning professional …
(2025-12-12). Britain Can No Longer Hide Behind The Myth Of A Bilateral Kashmir OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Westminster Hall debate of 10 December 2025 on "Government support for self-determination in Kashmir" was not just another parliamentary formality. It felt like a rare moment when MPs from across the political spectrum confronted a truth successive governments have long avoided: Britain's stance on Kashmir is no longer morally defensible, diplomatically credible or historically honest. For decades, the UK has clung to the line that Kashmir is a "bilateral issue" between India and Pakistan. But almost every MP who spoke in the debate—Labour, SNP, Liberal Democrat, Independent and even some Conservativ…
(2025-12-12). Greek minister takes over as Eurogroup president, marking historic turnaround. scmp.com Greece's finance minister was on Thursday named head of the Eurogroup, the body that helps shape euro zone policy, underlining his country's turnaround since the years when it came close to crashing out of the single currency. | Kyriakos Pierrakakis saw off the rival Belgian candidate to become president of the assembly of finance ministers from the 20 countries sharing the euro.
(2025-12-12). India Opens Door to Chinese Talent as Modi Rebalances Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu India has quietly eased visa restrictions for Chinese professionals, a striking shift after years of severe scrutiny following the 2020 border clashes. The move removes an entire layer of administrative vetting and reduces visa approval times to under four weeks.The change comes at a moment when India is under economic and diplomatic pressure: U.S. President …
(2025-12-12). Court ruling safeguarding commuters and stabilising taxi industry welcomed. sanews.gov.za Court ruling safeguarding commuters and stabilising taxi industry welcomed | The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed its support for the recent ruling by the Western Cape High Court regarding the case involving the MEC for Mobility and the Cape Amalgamated Taxi Association (CATA) and others. | The court's decision on Wednesday has made permanent an earlier interim order aimed at reducing violence, intimidation, and illegal operations within the minibus taxi industry. | The provincial department said the ruling was a significant step towards protecting commuters and restoring stability in the sector.
(2025-12-12). Europe decries 'political war' over new U.S. national security strategy. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | European politicians and analysts are accusing Washington of waging a "political war" on Brussels after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration unveiled a new national security strategy, pledging support for "patriotic European parties" and aiming to "cultivate resistance" to the continent's current direction. The 33-page document, traditionally issued once per presidential term, …
(2025-12-12). Cuba reaffirms ties with Eurasian Economic Union. radiohc.cu Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba, reaffirmed today the commitment to continue strengthening ties with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), during his virtual participation in the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, held in Moscow, Russian Federation. | According to sources from the Presidency, the head of government thanked Belarus, in its capacity as pro tempore president of the Union, for the invitation to participate in the meeting, and highlighted the importance of consolidating cooperation with member and observer states. | Marrero explained that Cuba could not attend…
(2025-12-12). The Empire Is Scrambling To Fully Dominate Latin America, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com 
US forces have When asked what would be done with the oil, President Trump told the press, "We keep it, I guess." | Meanwhile Chuck Schumer
(2025-12-12). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-12). Trump's lock on Euro-PULS sparks German angst over control of NATO rockets. hindustantimes.com Germany bet big on a "Zeitenwende" rocket revolution—only to find Washington quietly holding the kill switch. After three years of lobbying two US administrations, Berlin has again been told it cannot plug its US-made GMLRS rockets into the new Euro‚ÄëPULS launchers it is buying for the Bundeswehr. That leaves fresh German systems unable to fire the very munitions NATO armies from Poland to the Baltics are standardizing around, and raises awkward questions about who really controls Europe's long‚Äërange firepower.
(2025-12-12). NATO Secretary General Visits Berlin. eurasiareview.com On 11 December 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Berlin for meetings with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. | In a joint press conference with the German Chancellor, the Secretary General thanked Mr. Merz for Germany's contributions to NATO and its steadfast support to Ukraine. Mr. Rutte continued: "Germany is leading by example and sending an important signal. A signal that Europe is ready to take on more responsibility (…), that burden sharing is not just a slogan, but a concrete commitment. And a signal to any adversary that NATO remains strong, u…
(2025-12-12). Canada's Carney on cusp of majority rule after another defection to his Liberals. scmp.com Canada's governing Liberals were one seat short of a simple majority in Parliament after a Conservative lawmaker defected and joined Prime Minister Mark Carney's party on Thursday. | Michael Ma was the second Canadian Conservative opposition lawmaker to join the Liberals in just over a month. Hong Kong-born Ma, who represents Markham—Unionville, said he entered politics "to focus on solutions, not division".
(2025-12-12). Sunday 12/14: Animal Healthcare Workers Against Genocide Webinar. indybay.org Zoom | zoom.us/meeting/register/W9oBIrwwSeinSUJ……
(2025-12-12). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-12). Large, unmanned jet makes maiden flight. ecns.cn China, on Thursday, launched the maiden flight of a new type of large, multifunctional unmanned jet that can undertake both civilian and military tasks.
(2025-12-12). 'Merry-Go-Round' Of Ukraine Peace Talks OpEd. eurasiareview.com As of December 2025, the diplomatic process around Ukraine's "Peace Proposal Merry-Go-Round" remains active, though progress remains elusive. It reminds me of; "When shall we three meet again? "Not in thunder, lightning, or in rain—but when the noise of war grows tired of itself, when negotiators choose dialogue over display, and when those who play games with borders | finally realize that people, not pawns, stand on the board. Peace talks don't wait for perfect skies; they begin the moment all sides decide they've had enough of storms. Here's a wind screen tour of who's who and where things stand: | US…
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2026. ecns.cn The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2026.
(2025-12-12). OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk. ecns.cn OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
(2025-12-12). China's desalination technology, Hong Kong Legco election turnout: 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. China desalination tech makes fresh water cheaper than tap water — plus hydrogen…
(2025-12-12). Coins in sand: how the UAE draws in the global crypto community. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly cementing its position as a global leader in the digital asset sector on the back of its regulatory infrastructure and the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, according to industry insiders at the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). | Speaking at ADFW, the largest financial and investment gathering in the Middle East and North Africa, Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said the UAE had been at the industry's forefront, as capital city Abu…
(2025-12-12). Soraya Aghaei proposed for election as IOC member. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The IOC Executive Board (EB) has decided to nominate Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha, a badminton player from Iran who competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission (AC), as a candidate for IOC membership.
(2025-12-12). Export of commodities, services from free zones increases 19%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of commodities and services export from Iran's free zones increased by 19 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year.
(2025-12-12). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-12). 2025: The year the US gave up on climate, and the world gave up on us. grist.org 
As the year comes to a close, 2025 looks like a turning point in the world's fight against climate change. Most conspicuously, it was the year the U.S. abandoned the effort. The Trump administration pulled out of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which unites virtually all the world's countries in a voluntary commitment to halt climate change. And for the first time in the 30-year history of the U.N.'s international climate talks, the U.S. did not send a delegation to the annual conference, COP30, which took place in Belém, Brazil. | The Trump administration's assault on climate action has been far from symbolic. Over…
(2025-12-12). Indiana's state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure. aljazeera.com The Midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
(2025-12-12). Iran, Russia presidents meet in Ashgabat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — The presidents of Iran and Russia held a meeting on the sidelines of the Peace and Trust Summit in Ashgabat on Friday.
(2025-12-12). 3 foreign satellites among 9 launched by Kinetica 1. ecns.cn CAS Space, a leading commercial rocket maker, launched the 11th Kinetica 1 carrier rocket on Wednesday afternoon, deploying nine satellites, including three for the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Nepal.
(2025-12-12). New Ultralight Radio Tags Are Tracking Monarch Butterflies in Santa Cruz. indybay.org SANTA CRUZ, Calif.; December 10, 2025—Scientists are now tracking the movements of imperiled monarch butterflies in Santa Cruz with the help of new ultralight radio tags.
(2025-12-12). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-12). Growing resistance to IG Metall union at Berlin Mercedes plant. wsws.org The WSWS and the SGP propose the establishment of an independent rank-and-file committee to discuss how to fight layoffs and social cuts and why a new organizational structure is necessary.
(2025-12-12). U.S. Strategy Shakeup Forces Tough Questions on Germany and Japan. moderndiplomacy.eu A startling moment at a Berlin security conference captured the anxiety now spreading across U.S. alliances. When the U.S. ambassador to NATO suggested Germany should one day take over as Supreme Allied Commander Europe, German officials appeared stunned. For decades, U.S. leadership in NATO has been a given. Now, Washington's new National Security Strategy signals …
(2025-12-12). Insights | Global affair expert: Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan show she tries to ignore the past. ecns.cn David Gosset, a specialist in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, said during an interview with China News Network that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has a revisionist view of history and is connected to far-right forces in Japanese society that try to forget and ignore the past.
(2025-12-12). The Commandos Who Came For Civilians: How Pakistan's SSG Enabled The 1971 Repression OpEd. eurasiareview.com When Operation Searchlight began on the night of 25 March 1971, the assault on East Pakistan was not left to ordinary infantry. Some of the earliest and most deliberate acts of violence were carried out by Pakistan's Special Services Group (SSG), elite battalions trained for covert action and rapid precision strikes. In 1971, the military leadership repurposed these units for an entirely different task: suppressing political assertion by force. Their deployment reveals that the brutality unfolding across East Pakistan was not disorder—it was a structured campaign aimed at dismantling the pillars of Benga…
(2025-12-12). No confession, no retirement: Why is president even considering pardon request? haaretz.com There can no longer be any doubt: the conduct of Israel's president is a national disgrace ‚ñ Does anyone really believe that after the pardon, Netanyahu will roll back his assault on democracy? ‚ñ Galit Distel Atbaryan a modern-day McCarthy…
(2025-12-12). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-12). Modi Seeks Relief as Trump's Tariff Pressure Intensifies. moderndiplomacy.eu Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his third phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump since Washington sharply raised tariffs up to 50% on key Indian exports such as textiles, chemicals and shrimp. The tariffs were imposed after India continued purchasing discounted Russian oil despite U.S. sanctions.Trade talks between the two nations collapsed in July …
(2025-12-12). Alif-Lam-e Khomeini: Book on founder of Islamic Republic. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Marking his birth anniversary, the extensive biography "Alif-Lam-e Khomeini" unveils unprecedented detail, chronicling the founder's journey from scholar to leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2025-12-12). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/13: AI & the Future of San Francisco and the World. indybay.org
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(2025-12-12). Thursday 12/18: Block The Bombs Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Online | masspeaceaction.org/event/block-the-bomb……
(2025-12-12). UN Human Rights Day for Immigrants is on ICE. indybay.org Human Rights activists observing Human Rights Day rallied at San Francisco City Hall to show support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in Paris in 1948, stressing the need now more than ever for its application in an era seeing a rise in Fascism.
(2025-12-12). Israel pays Evangelicals with Trump ties to create Pro-Israel content. strategic-culture.su By Jacqueline SWEET | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The new "Esther Project" foreign influence campaign has been paying Pentecost…
(2025-12-12). Conference sets economic priorities for 2026. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing.
(2025-12-12). Tehran to host regional summit on Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Tehran is set to host a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.
(2025-12-12). Judiciary spokesperson commends Luzzi's reform proposals. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's Judiciary spokesperson, Ereemye Mawanda, has publicly acknowledged the judicial reform proposals advanced by Kampala Central MP aspirant Abraham Luzzi, giving the candidate an unusual boost from within the justice system. The endorsement came during a brief on-air interaction at CBS 89.2 FM, where the two held an eight-minute …
(2025-12-12). Trump Moves to Reclaim Ceasefire as Thai—Cambodian Clashes Escalate. moderndiplomacy.eu Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has entered its fifth day, marking one of the most violent flare-ups since July. Heavy artillery and rocket exchanges along the 817-km frontier have killed at least 20 people, wounded over 200, and displaced hundreds of thousands.The clashes come despite a ceasefire earlier this year that U.S. President Donald …
(2025-12-12). TNPA, WASAA SOC Ltd agreement signed and sealed to operate LPG terminal at Durban's port. sanews.gov.za TNPA, WASAA SOC Ltd agreement signed and sealed to operate LPG terminal at Durban's port | The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year Terminal Operator Agreement with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd to develop and operate a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the Port of Durban's Island View Precinct. | With an investment value of approximately R1.4 billion, the execution of the project is crucial for advancing South Africa's Just Energy Transition programme, which aims to shift the gas sector from fossil fuels to cleaner energies whilst supporting the decarbonisation of key sectors. | Speaking at t…
(2025-12-12). Iran's FM to visit Beirut after Lebanese FM declines Tehran trip. newarab.com 
On Wednesday, Lebanese Foreign Minister
(2025-12-12). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-12). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-12). International Conference 'The Role Of Women In Modern Society In Turkmenistan' OpEd. eurasiareview.com Turkmenistan asserted its growing leadership in regional diplomacy, sustainable development, and women's empowerment as it hosted the high-level International Conference "The Role of Women in Modern Society: Developing International Cooperation for Sustainable Development" in the Avaza National Tourist Zone on December 9—10, 2025. | With participation from leading political figures, ministers, international organisations, and civil society representatives—from Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Malaysia, Qatar, Iran, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and beyond—the conference became one of the…
(2025-12-12). Major Drop in Stubble Burning Leads to Cleaner Air in Delhi-NCR. devdiscourse.com In a positive turn of events, Punjab and Haryana have witnessed a substantial reduction in cases of stubble burning, significantly enhancing air quality in the Delhi-NCR area. This comes after data from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reported a 93% decrease in Punjab and a 91% decline in Haryana this year.
(2025-12-12). Director convicted of scamming millions from Netflix for unfinished sci-fi show. scmp.com A Hollywood director was convicted on Thursday on charges that he scammed Netflix out of US$11 million for a show that never materialised, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about US$1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding. | Carl Erik Rinsch, best known for directing the film 47 Ronin, was convicted of wire fraud, money laundering and other charges, according to court records and a spokesperson for federal prosecutors in New…
(2025-12-12). U.S. to require social media history for visa-waiver travelers. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. government will soon require travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to submit up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in the Federal Register on Wednesday. This new requirement, part of an executive order signed in …
(2025-12-12). US to deny tourists visa applications aimed at 'giving birth to secure citizenship'. geo.tv 
US. and Indian flags and H-1B Visa application forms are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. — ReutersUS embassy in India reschedules visa interviews.New appointment dates extend to mid-2026.US hosts largest Indian diaspora including 2.1m NRIs.
(2025-12-12). Wednesday 12/17: Webinar: Palestine Through My Eyes. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-12). 2-ton cargo drone ready for takeoff. ecns.cn China has completed the production of the SUNNY-T2000, a 2-metric-ton unmanned cargo aircraft, marking a significant step in boosting the logistics network for long-haul, regional, and last-mile delivery.
(2025-12-12). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC calls for restraint and protection of civilians amid latest border clashes. icrc.org
(2025-12-12). Why Jane Austen readers still leave letters at her graveside. |
(2025-12-12). What looks like 'overdiagnosis' is really a system struggling to provide continuous care. |
(2025-12-12). A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs are high. |
(2025-12-12). Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now. |
(2025-12-12). How we unlocked the secrets of Denmark's oldest plank boat — with the help of an ancient fingerprint. |
(2025-12-12). ADHD: girls' symptoms are often missed in school because they don't fit stereotypes — new research. |
(2025-12-12). ASP24: States Parties stand in solidarity with the International Criminal Court. fidh.org
(2025-12-12). Frequently Asked Questions: International humanitarian law and the use of drones in armed conflict. icrc.org
(2025-12-12). Nuevo salto tecnológico de China con el primer vuelo del enorme dron "Jiutian" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Jiutian", un vehículo aéreo no tripulado (UAV) de gran tamaño desarrollado por China, completó su vuelo inaugural este 11 de diciembre, informó la Corporación de la Industria de la Aviación de China (AVIC). Tiene una capacidad de carga útil de 6.000 kilogramos. Puede operar hasta por 12 horas con un alcance máximo de 7.000 kilómetros.
(2025-12-12). Duplicados vuelos turísticos desde Toronto-Canadá hacia Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu 
Como parte de la temporada alta invernal 2025-2026 se mantendrán los vuelos turísticos duplicados procedentes desde Toronto-Canadá hacia Cienfuegos, con el arribo al Aeropuerto Internacional Jaime González, de las aeronaves transportando clientes para este Polo y el de Trinidad en la vecina provincia de Sancti Spíritus. | Recibieron alrededor de 350 turistas en ambos vuelos sumando más de 9 mil turistas días extranjeros en lo que va de año hacia el centro y sur de Cuba e incluye los sectores de Cienfuegos y Trinidad, cuyos clientes son de Sunwing Vacations, turoperador receptivo. | En la Ciudad Patrimonial que En…
(2025-12-12). Díaz-Canel conversó con presidente de gestores españoles. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, sostuvo en la tarde de este jueves un encuentro de cortesía con Fernando Jesús Santiago Ollero, presidente del Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de España, en el Palacio de la Revolución.
(2025-12-12). Ingenieros namibios se harán máster en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La formación de los recursos humanos en Cuba, ha sido una de las áreas de cooperación con Namibia que se ha incrementado en los últimos años. Alcanzó la cifra de 1 325 profesionales egresados hasta la fecha, todos con becas gratuitas ofertadas por el gobierno de la nación africana. | La namibia Katrina Nahenda, de 30 años, visita por primera vez a Cuba junto a otros 50 colegas con el propósito de concluir una maestría en obras de ingeniería civil por dos años. | Todos llegaron en el mes de octubre de 2024, gracias a un acuerdo bilateral entre los dos gobiernos, que luego ofreció las becas gratuitas para la super…
(2025-12-12). Réquiem por el comandante Raúl Díaz-Argàºelles García. cubadebate.cu Raúl Díaz-Argàºelles García, es símbolo de los cubanos que combatieron en àÅfrica, de manera particular en Angola. En vida contó con el respeto y la admiración de todos con los que compartió trincheras en las guerras contra el colonialismo y el apartheid.
(2025-12-12). Duplicados vuelos turísticos desde Toronto-Canadá hacia Cienfuegos. radiohc.cu Como parte de la temporada alta invernal 2025-2026 se mantendrán los vuelos turísticos duplicados procedentes desde Toronto-Canadá hacia Cienfuegos, con el arribo al Aeropuerto Internacional Jaime González, de las aeronaves transportando clientes para este Polo y el de Trinidad en la vecina provincia de Sancti Spíritus. | Recibieron alrededor de 350 turistas en ambos vuelos sumando más de 9 mil turistas días extranjeros en lo que va de año hacia el centro y sur de Cuba e incluye los sectores de Cienfuegos y Trinidad, cuyos clientes son de Sunwing Vacations, turoperador receptivo. | En la Ciudad Patrimonial que En…
(2025-12-12). Pueblo estadounidense envía más donaciones a Cuba. radiohc.cu 
Una carga solidaria transita desde la ciudad estadounidense de Los Angeles a Jacksonville, en La Florida, con suministros médicos para las instituciones cubanas, donados por el pueblo de Estados Unidos. | Así lo comentó a Radio Habana Cuba, el médico Uriel Ramírez, fundador de la Asociación Médica Panamericana, Global Health Partners, que contribuyó a armar el contenedor junto a sindicalistas, miembros de la organización Not Just Tourists y otros grupos solidarios. | Uriel Ramírez precisó que la mayor parte del donativo irá hacia las instituciones médicas del oriente cubano que prestan servicios a los damnificad…
(2025-12-12). Ingenieros namibios se harán máster en Cuba. radiohc.cu La formación de los recursos humanos en Cuba, ha sido una de las áreas de cooperación con Namibia que se ha incrementado en los últimos años. Alcanzó la cifra de 1 325 profesionales egresados hasta la fecha, todos con becas gratuitas ofertadas por el gobierno de la nación africana. | La namibia Katrina Nahenda, de 30 años, visita por primera vez a Cuba junto a otros 50 colegas con el propósito de concluir una maestría en obras de ingeniería civil por dos años. | Todos llegaron en el mes de octubre de 2024, gracias a un acuerdo bilateral entre los dos gobiernos, que luego ofreció las becas gratuitas para la super…
(2025-12-12). Jefe de Estado cubano dialogó con presidente de gestores españoles. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo en la tarde de este jueves un encuentro de cortesía con Fernando Jesús Santiago Ollero, presidente del Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de España, en el Palacio de la Revolución. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la reunión, donde participó Oscar Silvera Martínez, ministro de Justicia, Díaz-Canel agradeció el apoyo brindado por la organización española al desarrollo de servicios jurídicos en Cuba. | El jefe de Estado señaló que la colaboración no se limita a la moderni…
(2025-12-12). Jonathan Cook: Israel's Biggest Con. consortiumnews.com Israel has created a false death toll debate that relates only to those who were killed directly by its bombs and gunfire — not the genocide it is waging by other means. By Jonathan Cook Jonathan-Cook.net The biggest con trick…
(2025-12-12). Réquiem por el comandante Raúl Díaz-Argàºelles García. cubadebate.cu Raúl Díaz-Argàºelles García, es símbolo de los cubanos que combatieron en àÅfrica, de manera particular en Angola. En vida contó con el respeto y la admiración de todos con los que compartió trincheras en las guerras contra el colonialismo y el apartheid.
(2025-12-12). Las Tunas y Matanzas clasificados a postemporada de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con sus respectivos triunfos de hoy el monarca, Leñadores de Las Tunas, y Cocodrilos de Matanzas aseguraron cupos a la fase de postemporada, en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Ambos conjuntos exhiben ahora saldo de 42 victorias, cifra que se torna inalcanzable para cualquiera de los restantes equipos que luchan por incluirse entre los ocho mejores del torneo.
(2025-12-12). Díaz-Canel conversó con presidente de gestores españoles. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, sostuvo en la tarde de este jueves un encuentro de cortesía con Fernando Jesús Santiago Ollero, presidente del Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de España, en el Palacio de la Revolución.
(2025-12-12). Presentan volumen sobre el surgimiento del béisbol en Cuba. radiohc.cu El libro 'El juego galante, béisbol y sociedad en La Habana (1861-1895)', del doctor Félix Julio Alfonso, fue presentado este jueves en la biblioteca Martí, de la central ciudad de Santa Clara. | El volumen, de más de 700 páginas, de la editorial Letras Cubanas, formó parte de la conferencia científica y eventos relacionados Identidad, Sociedad y Cultura, la historia compartida del béisbol en Cuba, el Caribe y Estados Unidos. | En el prólogo, Roberto González, de Yale University, señaló: En el juego galante hay amplia información sobre las publicaciones de la época, con fascinantes ilustraciones que incluyen fotos…
(2025-12-12). Jefe de Estado cubano dialogó con presidente de gestores españoles. radiohc.cu El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo en la tarde de este jueves un encuentro de cortesía con Fernando Jesús Santiago Ollero, presidente del Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de España, en el Palacio de la Revolución. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la reunión, donde participó Oscar Silvera Martínez, ministro de Justicia, Díaz-Canel agradeció el apoyo brindado por la organización española al desarrollo de servicios jurídicos en Cuba. | El jefe de Estado señaló que la colaboración no se limita a la moderni…
(2025-12-12). Preguntas y respuestas sobre el nuevo sistema de gestión, control y asignación de las divisas. cubadebate.cu Para conocer más detalles de estas normas, la Mesa Redonda dialogó con el ministro de Economía y Planificación, Joaquín Alonso Vázquez, y la presidenta del Banco Central de Cuba, Juana Lilia Delgado Portal.
(2025-12-12). Chi governa davvero a Washington? strategic-culture.su Chi governa davvero a Washington? Nel 2017 in una "Ho già parlato con tre presidenti degli Stati Uniti. Loro vanno e vengono, ma la politica rimane sempre la stessa. Sapete perch…
(2025-12-12). EEUU organiza reunión del G20 sin participación de Sudáfrica. cubadebate.cu EE. UU. asume la presidencia del G20 en medio de tensiones con Sudáfrica y prepara la cumbre de líderes en Miami en 2026.
(2025-12-12). Presentan volumen sobre el surgimiento del béisbol en Cuba. radiohc.cu El libro 'El juego galante, béisbol y sociedad en La Habana (1861-1895)', del doctor Félix Julio Alfonso, fue presentado este jueves en la biblioteca Martí, de la central ciudad de Santa Clara. | El volumen, de más de 700 páginas, de la editorial Letras Cubanas, formó parte de la conferencia científica y eventos relacionados Identidad, Sociedad y Cultura, la historia compartida del béisbol en Cuba, el Caribe y Estados Unidos. | En el prólogo, Roberto González, de Yale University, señaló: En el juego galante hay amplia información sobre las publicaciones de la época, con fascinantes ilustraciones que incluyen fotos…
(2025-12-12). Nuevo salto tecnológico de China con el primer vuelo del enorme dron "Jiutian" (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "Jiutian", un vehículo aéreo no tripulado (UAV) de gran tamaño desarrollado por China, completó su vuelo inaugural este 11 de diciembre, informó la Corporación de la Industria de la Aviación de China (AVIC). Tiene una capacidad de carga útil de 6.000 kilogramos. Puede operar hasta por 12 horas con un alcance máximo de 7.000 kilómetros.
(2025-12-12). Pueblo estadounidense envía más donaciones a Cuba. radiohc.cu Una carga solidaria transita desde la ciudad estadounidense de Los Angeles a Jacksonville, en La Florida, con suministros médicos para las instituciones cubanas, donados por el pueblo de Estados Unidos. | Así lo comentó a Radio Habana Cuba, el médico Uriel Ramírez, fundador de la Asociación Médica Panamericana, Global Health Partners, que contribuyó a armar el contenedor junto a sindicalistas, miembros de la organización Not Just Tourists y otros grupos solidarios. | Uriel Ramírez precisó que la mayor parte del donativo irá hacia las instituciones médicas del oriente cubano que prestan servicios a los damnificad…
(2025-12-12). EEUU organiza reunión del G20 sin participación de Sudáfrica. cubadebate.cu EE. UU. asume la presidencia del G20 en medio de tensiones con Sudáfrica y prepara la cumbre de líderes en Miami en 2026.
(2025-12-12). Defiende China soberanía latinoamericana frente a presiones de EEUU. cubadebate.cu El embajador de China en Cuba, Hua Xin, afirmó hoy que la nueva política de Beijing hacia América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) constituye la única respuesta global, concreta y oportuna a la Estrategia de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense. El diplomático señaló que el "Corolario Trump" reafirma una versión más agresiva de la doctrina Monroe.
(2025-12-12). Ministerio Público de Honduras revela nuevos audios sobre el fraude electoral (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio Público y la Unidad de Delitos Electorales presentaron este jueves nuevos audios que relacionan a la consejera Cossette López en supuestas instrucciones irregulares durante el proceso eleccionario de Honduras, del cual se desconocen los resultados oficiales tras 11 días desde su celebración.
(2025-12-12). Cuba en reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz informó este jueves, en la red social X, sobre la participación de la mayor isla de las Antillas, de manera virtual, en el Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático, celebrado en Moscú.Ratificamos la voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo los vínculos de amistad y cooperación, y la integración como herramienta para el desarrollo de nuestros países", señaló. | Durante su intervención en el Consejo, Marrero Cruz agradeció a los Gobiernos de la Unión por el respaldo a la resolución que demandó el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de los EE.UU. contra Cuba, a…
(2025-12-12). Cuba en reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz informó este jueves, en la red social X, sobre la participación de la mayor isla de las Antillas, de manera virtual, en el Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático, celebrado en Moscú.Ratificamos la voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo los vínculos de amistad y cooperación, y la integración como herramienta para el desarrollo de nuestros países", señaló. | Durante su intervención en el Consejo, Marrero Cruz agradeció a los Gobiernos de la Unión por el respaldo a la resolución que demandó el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de los EE.UU. contra Cuba, a…
(2025-12-12). Universidad de Guantánamo graduó nueva hornada de doctores en Ciencias. radiohc.cu 
(2025-12-12). Universidad de Guantánamo graduó nueva hornada de doctores en Ciencias. radiohc.cu
(2025-12-12). Consejo de Estado de Cuba aprueba transacciones en divisas en economía nacional. radiohc.cu El Consejo de Estado de Cuba, en sesión ordinaria correspondiente al mes de diciembre, aprobó el decreto ley número 113, que actualiza el régimen jurídico relativo a las transacciones en divisas en la economía nacional. | En el encuentro, desarrollado este miércoles en el Capitolio Nacional, el órgano representativo del Parlamento cubano avaló el documento legal, el cual establece que el ministro de Economía y Planificación y el presidente del Banco Central de Cuba, en lo atinente, establecen los requisitos y procedimientos que se requieren cumplir para realizar las transacciones en divisas que pueden ejecutarse…
(2025-12-12). Defiende China soberanía latinoamericana frente a presiones de EEUU. cubadebate.cu El embajador de China en Cuba, Hua Xin, afirmó hoy que la nueva política de Beijing hacia América Latina y el Caribe (ALC) constituye la única respuesta global, concreta y oportuna a la Estrategia de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense. El diplomático señaló que el "Corolario Trump" reafirma una versión más agresiva de la doctrina Monroe.
(2025-12-12). Ministerio Público de Honduras revela nuevos audios sobre el fraude electoral (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio Público y la Unidad de Delitos Electorales presentaron este jueves nuevos audios que relacionan a la consejera Cossette López en supuestas instrucciones irregulares durante el proceso eleccionario de Honduras, del cual se desconocen los resultados oficiales tras 11 días desde su celebración.
(2025-12-12). Honduras: Presidenta Xiomara Castro condena injerencia de Trump en elecciones. radiohc.cu La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro condenó este jueves la "descarada" injerencia de Donald Trump en las elecciones generales celebradas el pasado 30 de noviembre en ese país centroamericano. | Durante un acto en Tegucigalpa por el bicentenario del Ejército hondureño, la mandataria expresó: La descarada injerencia extranjera del presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, en nuestras elecciones, sus amenazas impidieron el libre sufragio y que el pueblo expresara su voluntad libremente". | Además de la intromisión de la potencia del norte, Xiomara Castro afirmó que la jornada electoral estuvo marcada por inti…
(2025-12-12). Ennesima fumata nera per le trattative di pace: in quale direzione si dirige la giunta di Kiev? La lunga attesa verso l'ignoto. strategic-culture.su Tutti i notiziari dei giorni scorsi hanno già diffuso l'esito dell'ultimissima tappa dei colloqui di pace a Mosca (a pochissimi giorni da quelli ucraino-americani in Washington) e c'è veramente poco da aggiungere occorre dire: si tratta di una fase altamente delicata e riservata delle trattative, le indiscrezioni sono relativamente scarse, ma lo stile e le tempistiche suggeriscono l'andamento generale.