(2025-12-03). US lawmakers to force vote on war powers over Venezuela attacks. newarab.com 
A group of U.S. senators who have tried repeatedly to rein in "Unauthorized military action against Venezuela would be a colossal and costly mistake that needlessly risks the lives of our servicemembers," Democrats Tim Kaine of Virginia, Chuck Schumer of New York and Adam Schiff of California and Republican Rand Pau…
(2025-12-03). World's Most Tyrannical Government Wants To Free Venezuela From Tyranny. caitlinjohnstone.com.au President Trump has been As the western political/media class frames Venezuela's President Maduro as a "dictator" who must urgently be removed from…
(2025-12-02). Time is Money, Yet He Spends It at the CIIE. ecns.cn Time is money—this is almost a mantra for Teh-han Chow, President of Global Foodservice & CEO Greater China at Fonterra. However, there is one place where he is willing to spend time: the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2025-12-03). FIS outlines neutral status process for Belarusian skiers. eng.belta.by The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has acknowledged | the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to allow | Belarusian and Russian athletes to compete at international tournaments…
(2025-12-03). Afghan man pleads not guilty in US National Guard shooting. newarab.com 
An Afghan man accused of shooting two members of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, who was injured during last month's attack, entered the plea by video feed from a hospital bed, US media reported. | Lakanwal is charged with first-degree murder for the death of Sarah Beckstrom, 20, a National Guard member from West Virginia, as well as assault with intent to kill and firearms offenses. | Andrew Wolfe, another National G…
(2025-12-02). Growing youth exchanges bring young Americans closer to China. ecns.cn The Chinese Consulate in Chicago hosts a group of young American writers from the Young Envoys Scholarships (YES) program and international educators to celebrate the publication of " 100 American Secondary School Students' Tales About China" and the China—US inter-school MOU signing ceremony on Monday in Chicago.
(2025-12-03). Closing ceremony of Intl. Film Festival in Shiraz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The closing ceremony of the 2025 edition of the Fajr International Film Festival was held in Shiraz on Tuesday.
(2025-12-02). China's top political advisor pays official visit to Laos. ecns.cn Wang Huning, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Thongloun Sisoulith, general secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao president, in Vientiane, Laos, December 1, 2025.
(2025-12-03). Fighting intensifies in oil-rich southern Sudan. newarab.com 
Fighting intensified in southern Sudan's North Kordofan region on Tuesday as residents in The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been battling Sudan's army since April 2023 ⚪ The takeover in Darfur was a…
(2025-12-03). Iran, Russia, China ink joint letter to UN chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — In a joint letter to the UN Security Council president and the UN secretary-general, the ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China stressed that all provisions of Resolution 2231 have expired as of October 18, 2025.
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(2025-12-02). From Studying in Xiamen to Settling in Yiwu: See The Real China Through the Lens of "Foreign Influencer" Ali. ecns.cn Ali, a young Turkish man who once studied in China, chose to return to China even after working in his home country for five years. Today, he is both a content creator and an dedicated "foreign entrepreneur" in international-trade. From documenting the shared prosperity practices of a village chief in a Yiwu brown sugar factory, to meeting those female shop owners in the International Trade City who speak multiple foreign languages, and witnessing the "Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe" freight trains (Madrid-Yiwu Train) speeding along, he wants to tell authentic stories of China through his camera.
(2025-12-02). Winter scenery of Qinghai Lake in NW China's Qinghai. ecns.cn Located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Qinghai Lake is key to maintaining the ecological balance in western China.
(2025-12-03). Algerian children to vacation at Zubrenok recreation center in Belarus in 2026. eng.belta.by A group of Algerian children will vacation at the National Children's Educational and Recreation Center Zubrenok in 2026, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Education Ministry.
(2025-12-02). Takaichi's China remarks continue to have disastrous effect: Nikkei. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi participating in a party leader debate in the House of Councillors of the National Diet, Japan, November 26, 2025.According to the report, 904 of the 5,548 flights originally scheduled to travel from China to Japan in December had been scrapped as of Thursday, accounting for 16 percent of the total.
(2025-12-03). Tunisian police detain leading human rights defender. newarab.com 
Tunisian police on Tuesday arrested prominent opposition lawyer and longtime human rights defender Hammami is among at least 40 individuals, including politicians and business figures, who were handed down sentences of between two and 45 years in prison in the same case. | Rights groups including Human Rights Watch and A…
(2025-12-02). Cambodia to trial visa-free policy for Chinese citizens next year. ecns.cn Cambodia will introduce a visa-free trial policy for Chinese citizens from June 15 to Oct. 15, 2026, according to an official document issued by the Cambodian government on Tuesday.
(2025-12-02). 604 killed in Indonesia flooding. ecns.cn The death toll from flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has risen dramatically to 604 with 464 people still missing as of 6: 24 p.m. Monday, officials said.
(2025-12-02). Beijing, Moscow talk on Japan, vow to secure WWII outcomes. ecns.cn Shoigu said Russia and China need to strengthen strategic alignment as the international geopolitical landscape is undergoing complex changes and global security challenges are increasing.
(2025-12-02). 'Sensor' of Opportunities in 'Four-Leaf Clover'. ecns.cn When the lights of the "Four-Leaf Clover", the venue for the China International Import Expo (CIIE), first illuminated the KEYENCE booth, those sensors, gleaming with metallic luster, stood like a regiment of soldiers ready to explore their "battlefield", while the digital microscope lenses reflected the vibrant pulse of the Chinese market.
(2025-12-03). Amnesty: RSF committed war crimes in Sudan's Zamzam camp. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Political scientist argues US needs a "dictatorship" for optimal governance. eng.belta.by In the latest episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel, Russian political scientist and orientalist Karine Gevorgyan expressed the opinion that Donald Trump needs to introduce a dictatorship.
(2025-12-03). Patrick Lawrence: Pardon Me? consortiumnews.com The festival of pardons that now features prominently in America's political life offers a measure of how the republic, in its late-imperial phase, is crumbing. By Patrick Lawrence ScheerPost Wandering among the media over the Thanksgiving weekend…. I read that President…
(2025-12-02). Hong Kong to set 'high bar' for stablecoin licensing: regulator. ecns.cn Hong Kong will continue to develop its stablecoin licensing regime in an orderly and prudent manner, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has said, in the process setting "a high bar for licensing" given the novelty and potential risks of the cryptocurrency.
(2025-12-02). China urges WTO members to fulfill transparency obligations. ecns.cn China on Tuesday called on World Trade Organization members to actively fulfill their transparency obligations regarding trade measures, stressing that improved disclosure is essential to maintaining the stability of the multilateral trading system.
(2025-12-02). U.S.' 'Safe and Beautiful Task Force' sees its own guardsmen targeted by gunfire. ecns.cn Two U.S. National Guard members were shot near the White House last week, leading to the arrest of a 29-year-old suspect. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security described the suspect as "a criminal alien from Afghanistan" who was among thousands of evacuees brought to the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome following the U.S. military's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
(2025-12-03). Unrest in Iraqi Kurdistan's Erbil begins to ease. newarab.com 
After several days of clashes between Harky tribe members and Kurdish The
(2025-12-02). China urges Japan to retract its erroneous remarks, create conditions for normal exchanges. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday called on Japan to retract recent erroneous remarks related to China's Taiwan region, stressing that Tokyo must take concrete actions to create the necessary conditions for normal China-Japan exchanges.
(2025-12-03). Russian artillery delivers over 100 strikes on Ukrainians. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Over the past day, Russian artillery has delivered more than 100 strikes on Ukrainian units, military expert Andrey Marochko says.
(2025-12-03). Belarus' gold and forex reserves hit new record high of $13.9bn. eng.belta.by In November 2025, gold and foreign exchange reserves increased by $177.2 million.
(2025-12-02). China's 2025 buzzwords highlight AI, lifestyle, and social trends. ecns.cn China's language magazine Yaowen-Jiaozi has released its annual list of the top 10 buzzwords of 2025. The top three are "resilience," "embodied intelligence" and "suchao," a grassroots football league in Jiangsu Province that has grown into a nationwide phenomenon.
(2025-12-03). Supreme audit institutions of Belarus, Tunisia to step up cooperation. eng.belta.by The meeting focused on prospects for bilateral cooperation and interaction between the two nations' supreme audit institutions within the framework of both the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI) and ARABOSAI.
(2025-12-02). Red Maple leaves enter prime viewing period on Qixia Mountain in China's Nanjing. ecns.cn As one of China's top four maple leaf viewing destinations, Nanjing's Qixia Mountain has entered its prime season for appreciating maple trees. Visitors strolling through the area feel as if they are walking through a picturesque landscape.
(2025-12-03). Indian man charged with criminally negligent homicide after Oregon crash killed two. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Nearly three years after illegally crossing the US border near Lukeville, Arizona, 32-year-old Rajinder Kumar is now facing homicide charges in Oregon over a crash that resulted in the deaths of two young Americans. | The case has brought renewed attention to incidents involving Indian nationals who entered the US without documentation. Kumar has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangerment after the semi-truck he was driving crashed into a car on November 24. The victims, 25-year-old William Micah Carter and 24-year-old Jennifer Lynn Lower, died at the scene. Oregon S…
(2025-12-03). Nuclear-generated electricity overshadows government-subsidized wind and solar. onlineopinion.com.au If electricity drives prosperity, nuclear drives the future. Safe, dense, reliable power outclasses subsidised wind and solar.
(2025-12-02). Beijing temperatures plummet. ecns.cn Residents bundle up as they head out in Beijing on Dec. 2, 2025. The city experienced a sharp temperature drop on Tuesday, with the daytime high falling to -1 ∞C.
(2025-12-02). First visa-free entries recorded as Russia's visa-free policy for China takes effect. ecns.cn The first cross-border coach carrying Chinese citizens entered the exit channel at Suifenhe Highway Port in Suifenhe City, located in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, marking the start of customs clearance after Russia's visa-free policy for Chinese nationals took effect.
(2025-12-02). Mutual visa exemption highlights closer China-Russia government and people-to-people ties: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday welcomed Russia's decision to grant visa-free entry to Chinese nationals, calling it a move that will further deepen bilateral ties and promote exchanges between the two peoples.
(2025-12-03). China backs all efforts aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — China supports everything aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine and supports the signing of an all-encompassing and long-term peace agreement, Chinese Foreign Minister says.
(2025-12-03). US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
High-stakes The meeting…
(2025-12-03). Grossi says IAEA inspected unattacked nuclear sites of Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said inspectors have visited all Iranian nuclear facilities that were not struck in June's attacks, while access to Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow remains suspended due to security concerns.
(2025-12-02). Massage Chairs Become 'Traffic Magnet' at CIIE. ecns.cn How tiring is it to visit an expo? Walking 20,000 steps a day is the norm for many attendees. At the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the venue for the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the vast exhibition space makes it easy for your step count to top the leaderboard in just one day. At this point, sitting in a massage chair for a moment of full-body relaxation undoubtedly adds a rare touch of comfort to your CIIE journey. OSIM, a leading high-end massage chair brand from Singapore, has provided attendees with a delightful experience of fatigue relief through a series of innovative mas…
(2025-12-03). Putin-Witkoff talks constructive, very useful. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, were constructive, very useful, and substantive, according to Russian Presidential aide Yury Ushakov.
(2025-12-03). Autumn landscapes of Iran's Kermanshah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The final days of autumn have covered Kermanshah in sweeping displays of falling leaves, giving the city a fresh and striking seasonal atmosphere.
(2025-12-03). Belarus launches competition for SME investment projects. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Fund for Financial Support of Entrepreneurs has announced a competition for investment and business projects from small and medium-sized enterprises.
(2025-12-03). UNGA adopts 2 resolutions on Palestine, Golan Heights. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted two resolutions calling for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and Syria's occupied Golan Heights.
(2025-12-02). Georgia's 'Enchanting' Encounter with CIIE. ecns.cn As a crucial hub on the ancient Silk Road, Georgia boasts a wine making history of over 8,000 years, earning it the title of one of the world's wine cradles and a major wine-exporting country. Today, the aroma of Georgian wine is reaching broader markets through the platform of the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
(2025-12-03). 13-year-old executes family's murderer in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan before a crowd of 80,000. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A disturbing video of a public execution, reportedly from Khost in eastern Afghanistan, has surfaced on social media. The footage shows a man who was convicted of killing 13 members of a family — including nine children — being executed in a stadium on Tuesday. The execution was carried out in front of nearly 80,000 spectators and was performed by a 13-year-old boy whose own family members were among the victims. | Taliban officials identified the executed man as Mangal. He had been sentenced by Afghanistan's Supreme Court, and the punishment was authorized by the Taliban's supreme lea…
(2025-12-02). FM calls for curbing provocative acts of Japan's far-right forces. ecns.cn In particular, the two sides agreed to firmly uphold the outcomes of WWII victory and resolutely oppose any retrogressive acts attempting to whitewash colonial aggression, he noted.
(2025-12-03). Belarus approves export credit agreement with Laos. eng.belta.by The resolution approves the general agreement between the governments of the Republic of Belarus and the Lao People's Democratic Republic on the provision of export credits, signed in Vientiane on 25 September 2025.
(2025-12-03). Reservoirs half as full as last year in drought-hit Tehran. newarab.com 
Reservoirs in and around the drought-hit Iranian capital "The total volume of dam reservoirs in Tehran province is currently 170 million cubic metres," said Rama Habibi, an official with the Tehran Regional Water Company. | "This amount was 381 million cubic metres during the same period of the last water year," he added, according to the state news agency IRNA. | "The Latyan, Amir Kabir, Lar, Mamloo and Taleqan dams…
(2025-12-02). CIIE Stories | CIIE: An Opportunity for Canada and Canadian Companies. ecns.cn "Before attending the China International Import Expo (CIIE), I received some excellent advice: wear comfortable walking shoes instead of high heels, as the venue is enormous. I'm very grateful for that tip," said Jennie Chen, Consul General of Canada in Shanghai, with a smile. "The scale of the CIIE and the incredible energy it brings are astonishing. Innovation, openness, diversity, and genuine energy make it a landmark event of the year."
(2025-12-02). CIIE Expands Opportunities for German Enterprises. ecns.cn At the China headquarters of the SYR, located within its park, a stream of "living water" from the China International Import Expo (CIIE) is continuously fueling the company's development. The innovative consumer experience hall in the park is a live-action exhibition space created by SYR, following the CIIE's "6+365 days" year-round exhibition and sales concept. It not only showcases the Haier whole-house water service solutions that debuted at the CIIE but also serves as a testament to the deep integration of German quality with the Chinese market.
(2025-12-03). Iran-Pakistan-Turkey freight train to resume activity soon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Pakistan's railways minister announced that the ECO freight train linking Islamabad, Tehran, and Istanbul will resume operations on December 31, emphasizing the country's interest in expanding regional connectivity with Iran.
(2025-12-03). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 3. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 3.
(2025-12-03). Prohibited News: Who's Afraid To Say CV-RL? covertactionmagazine.com He who was born, was born / He who wasn't born, won't be born / Get out the way of the bullet train or else you might get torn. —"He Who Was Born, Was Born" by MC G3 Will There Be "Peace, Liberty, And Justice" With Whatever Comes After Brazil? Recorded circa 2010, "I Fell …
(2025-12-02). Colombia Seizes Promising Opportunity. ecns.cn When Colombia announced that it would debut as the guest country of honor at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE), Colombian Ambassador to China, Sergio Cabrera, was reminded of his teenage years in China.
(2025-12-03). Alonso Servicios Automotriz: Calidad y responsabilidad sobre ruedas en la Feria de La Habana. cubadebate.cu La mipyme Alonso Servicios Automotriz S.R.L. se ha consolidado como un actor imprescindible en el sector del transporte cubano; la clave es su filosofía de responsabilidad y calidad. Con sede principal en Bauta, Artemisa, la empresa ha expandido su presencia mediante tres ubicaciones estratégicas que incluyen Artemisa, Playa Baracoa y su reciente apertura en el Vedado, facilitando así el acceso a sus servicios para clientes de la capital.
(2025-12-02). Gaza's Prolonged Purgatory. dissidentvoice.org A ceasefire can be a strange thing. The assumption, generally speaking, is that the parties to it restrain themselves for a period of time, ordering their forces and disciplining their charges from straying. But straying happens, transgressions inevitable. Some are genuine enough: silly misunderstandings, hot headed confusion, a fear that the other side has broken …
(2025-12-02). 'Under the Same Sky': Palestinian-American author's novel shows Gaza's will to survive. peoplesworld.org 
Leila Majaj Kirkconnell's Under the Same Sky is more than a novel; it is a monumental work of witness and a significant literary achievement. It accomplishes what countless reports and statistics fail to do: It translates a vast, complex geopolitical tragedy into a deeply personal, sensory, and unforgettable human experience. From its very first pages, …
(2025-12-02). How Britain entrenched Zionist impunity in Palestine. newarab.com 
Are we seeing the final dismemberment of Palestine and the end of the Palestinian struggle for freedom? It is a distinct possibility, and if it happens it will be the culmination of a long and cruel colonial journey that was imposed on the Palestinians from the time of the Balfour Declaration in 1917 until today. | That pernicious and ill-advised decision to create a 'national home for the Jewish people' in Palestine led inexorably to the current genocidal war on Gaza and Israel's multiple human rights abuses against the Palestinians, ongoing since Israel's establishment. | Balfour's great crime in 1917 was not j…
(2025-12-02). With Stabilisation Force HQ in Sinai, Egypt becomes Gaza's gate. newarab.com 
Egypt has this week launched a decisive new chapter in its role in Gaza, restoring a level of regional influence it has not held in years as preparations advance for estabishing the headquarters of the Once a quiet outpost in
(2025-12-02). Gaza Reveals How Britain Is Run. consortiumnews.com The horror of Israel's genocide exposes the illusion that the U.K. is a democracy. A mass movement is needed to address ten major issues, write Mark Curtis and Laura Pidcock. By Mark Curtis and Laura Pidcock Declassified UK This should be…
(2025-12-02). CPJ's lifeline for Palestinian journalists in Gaza. cpj.org 
New York, December 2, 2025 — Since what human rights groups and UN experts agree is a genocide in Gaza began in October 2023, the Committee to Protect Journalists has worked relentlessly to sustain the journalists documenting the deadliest war for the press ever recorded. CPJ has spent more than $500,000 to provide both humanitarian…
(2025-12-02). Israel murders yet more Palestinian journalists. thecanary.co Israeli forces have murdered another Palestinian journalist today, Palestinian news outlets have been reporting. An Israeli drone strike killed photo-journalist Mohammed Essam Wadi, in what remains of the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis on Tuesday. Another journalist, Mohammed Abdel Fattah Aslih, was wounded in the strike. His brother, Hassan, another media personnel, was also […] | By
(2025-12-02). Palestinian Rights Committee on Israel and Gaza. mediasanctuary.org The Palestinian Rights Committee, formed in 1982, aims to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for Palestinian Human Rights across New York's Capital Region. It believes Palestinians deserve to live in dignified peace in Palestine with full civil and economic rights. The PRC believes in equality for all peoples living between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, regardless of religion, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual identity. Tom Ellis of PRC talks to Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. On Saturday, Dec. 6, they will hold a fundraiser for farmers and beekeepers in Gaza at the Radix Center in…
(2025-12-02). Here in Gaza, We See Our Horror and Grief Mirrored in Sudan. truthout.org When I was a child, I used to naively invert the colors of the Palestinian flag — green in the place of red, red where black should be, and black replacing the green. Back then, I didn't realize that I was imagining an entirely different country: Sudan. Little did I know that one day both of us would be dragged into the same campaign of elimination, exposed to the same colonial ideologies… |
(2025-12-02). Israel: Received presumed remains of one of last Gaza hostages. newarab.com 
Israeli police said Tuesday they had received the presumed remains of one of the last two deceased hostages in Under the first phase of All but the bodies of two hostages ⚪ Israeli Ran Gvili and Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak ⚪ have since been handed o…
(2025-12-02). Headlines for December 2, 2025. democracynow.org White House Defends "Double Tap" Strike on Alleged Drug Boat, Says Admiral Gave Order to Kill, Israeli Forces Kill 2 Palestinian Teens During Raids Across Occupied West Bank, Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian in Gaza Refugee Camp in Latest Ceasefire Violation, Pope Leo Visits Lebanon, Urging Peaceful Coexistence Across Middle East, Netanyahu Asks Israeli President to Pardon Him over Corruption Charges, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Meet Vladimir Putin as U.S. Pushes for Ukraine Peace Deal, Trump Threatens "Hell to Pay" in Honduras If Presidential Election Results Change, Heavily Armed Gang…
(2025-12-02). Reports affirm Israel has violated the Gaza ceasefire 591 times over past 50 days. radiohc.cu Over the past 50 days, the Israeli occupation army violated the ceasefire agreement established on October 10th in the Gaza Strip 591 times, leaving 357 people killed, 903 wounded, and 38 Palestinians kidnapped, according to reports from the Gaza Government Media Office. | The organization reported that Zionist forces raided residential areas beyond the "yellow line," carried out 280 bombings against the Palestinian enclave, and demolished 118 properties. It also denounced the commission of war crimes against civilians. | "These violations constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the…
(2025-12-02). Palestinian in Gaza transforms Israeli war machine into lifeline. newarab.com 
The But amid the grey silence, lies a hulking mass of scorched metal: an abandoned Israeli armoured personnel carrier, rust-eaten, oil-stained, and tilted slightly on…
(2025-12-02). Israeli drone strike in Gaza kills a Palestinian journalist. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Local authorities in the Gaza Strip say a Palestinian photojournalist has been killed in an Israeli aerial attack on the southern part of the coastal sliver, in the latest attack on reporters.
(2025-12-02). Fresh Israeli raids in Gaza, West Bank; Pope wraps Lebanon visit. newarab.com 
Fresh Israeli attacks in the The Israeli military has intensified raids across the West Bank following last night's car-ramming attack that wounded an Israeli soldier. | A Palestinian teenager was killed in Israeli fire in Hebron, while sieges were imposed on a number of villages north of Ramallah. | In Gaza, Israeli forces reportedly shelled areas east of Khan Younis and opened fire near Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza this morning, de…
(2025-12-02). No War on Venezuela! National Day of Action Saturday, Dec. 6. answercoalition.org 
22 years after the US went to war in Iraq based on lies, the Trump administration is preparing a major war against Venezuela. We must act now to stop this war before it starts. | Today, Trump promised land strikes would begin "very soon," has called for its airspace to be "closed," and terminated negotiations with Venezuela's government. These are all the signs of a full-scale regime change operation, which would be a cat…
(2025-12-02). Wall Street Journal accused of selling Trump's war on Venezuela. thecanary.co 
In the runup to the US's illegal invasion of Iraq, many outlets pushed outright falsehoods to support the politicians who craved war. Now, with the US threatening to invade Venezuela, we're seemingly seeing the same thing happening all over: This nonsensical Venezuela war propaganda is the new version of the "WMDs" lie that the US […] | By
(2025-12-02). Trump Holds Talks With Top Advisers on Venezuela Amid Push Toward Regime Change War. news.antiwar.com President Trump held talks with his top advisers on Monday to discuss Venezuela amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and signs that he's planning to launch attacks on the country, which would be illegal under the Constitution without congressional authorization. At this point, it's unclear exactly what was discussed during the talks …
(2025-12-02). Maduro vows Venezuela will reject slave's peace pushed by US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro has said Caracas will not bow to Washington's military or political coercion, stressing the nation rejects any peace that amounts to "slavery" to the US.
(2025-12-02). Venezuelan army, nation ready to defend country from threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Both the Venezuelan people and armed forces are ready to defend the republic from imperialist threats, President Nicolas Maduro says.
(2025-12-02). Venezuela's National Assembly to Investigate US Extrajudicial Killings in Caribbean (+Hegseth). orinocotribune.com In a session convened on Monday, the Venezuelan National Assembly announced the activation of the attorney general's office to complement the investigation into the murders of Venezuelans and Latin Americans in Caribbean waters. | The speaker of parliament, Jorge Rodríguez, announced that a special National Assembly commission will also be formed to address the case. | Extrajudicial executions
| Rodríguez said the events carried out by the US government were under the pretext of combating drug trafficking in the region. | Sunday, in a press conference, he described these accusations as "a great slander agai…
(2025-12-02). Entire Chain of Command Could Be Held Liable for Killing Boat Strike Survivors, Sources Say. theintercept.com 
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is under increasing fire for a double-tap strike, The Washington Post recently
(2025-12-02). Trump's Military Moves & Claims on Venezuela. aljazeera.com Conflicting US claims on Venezuela are escalating fast – from "closed" airspace to defending deadly vessel strikes.
(2025-12-02). Venezuela denuncia "vulgar y bárbaro despojo" de CITGO por parte de Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu El Estado venezolano ha dejado claro que agotará todas las vías legales a nivel internacional para recuperar lo que legítimamente le pertenece. La venta, que aún requiere aprobaciones regulatorias y no se concretaría hasta 2026, se alza como un monumento a la doble moral y la lawfare (guerra jurídica) empleada por el imperio y sus colaboradores locales.
(2025-12-02). SYRIA CALLS ISRAEL'S DEADLY INCURSION A 'WAR CRIME' AFTER DEADLY CLASH. trendsjournal.com Israeli forces carried out a nighttime raid in southern Syria, killing at least 13 people and injuring 24, which Syria's Foreign Ministry called a "war crime."
(2025-12-02). Russia to Approve Indian Fishery Units for Exports. infobrics.org Russia is set to approve nearly 25 Indian fishery units for exports. This follows EU approval of 102 marine product units from India…
(2025-12-02). Russia's Ulyanov meets Grossi to discuss Iran nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) —Russia's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations Mikhail Ulyanov has said he met with Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi to discuss Iran nuclear program.
(2025-12-02). LAVROV INDICATES THAT REVISED PEACE PROPOSAL COULD BE REJECTED BY MOSCOW. trendsjournal.com Sergey Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, seemed to cast doubt on the viability of the Washington-backed peace proposal if the document undergoes any edits that erase "key understandings" that he said Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with President Donald Trump during their Alaska summit in August.
(2025-12-02). OECD warns tariffs, AI will test resilience of the global economy. aljazeera.com The organisation warns that President Donald Trump has put US fiscal policy on an unsustainable trajectory.
(2025-12-02). Pennsylvania bailed on a carbon market to appease Republicans. grist.org 
Last month, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro withdrew from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI (pronounced "Reggie"), a cap-and-trade program that establishes a regional limit on carbon emissions from power plants located in the Northeast. | Here's how RGGI works: Each year, credits allowing the power plants to emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide, up to the cap, are auctioned off. The proceeds from these auctions go to RGGI member states, which can reinvest them into clean energy and consumer affordability programs. Crucially, the emissions cap gradually lowers over time, theoretically ensuri…
(2025-12-02). 6 Ways to Keep Rats and Mice from Coming Back in Central Florida Homes. moguldom.com Rats and mice sometimes return to homes that offer food, water, and warmth. Central Florida's mild climate creates perfect conditions for these pests to thrive throughout the year. Keeping them away requires steady attention to household habits and preventive maintenance. The goal is not only to remove rodents but also to block every reason for …
(2025-12-02). Protesters call for Netanyahu trial in corruption case. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Protesters assembled outside Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in occupied Al-Quds after he sought a pardon in his ongoing corruption trial.
(2025-12-02). We're entering a new phase of the resistance. nationofchange.org We must stay ready and not assume that because Democrats won the elections this time, we're safe.
(2025-12-02). Lukashenko meets with Algerian Parliament speaker. eng.belta.by Upon arrival in Algeria, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with Speaker of the People's National Assembly of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria Ibrahim Boughali on 2 December.
(2025-12-02). The Captured Republic: Pakistan's Military and the Illusion of Islamic Destiny. fairobserver.com During my years in uniform, I learned that an army's strength lies not in the weapons it carries, but in the restraint with which it wields them. Pakistan's tragedy is that its army never learned this truth. From its inception, Pakistan's army has been both sword and sultan, claiming the right to rule under the…
(2025-12-02). Belarus seeks opportunities in Algeria's pharmaceutical market. eng.belta.by Belarus is actively exploring the Algerian pharmaceutical market for potential cooperation opportunities, Director General of the Belpharmprom Holding Company Igor Mitrofanov told journalists on the sidelines of a business forum in Algiers.
(2025-12-02). Voice Mode: ChatGPT Gets New Update. ummid.com OpenAI Wednesday added more power to ChatGPT by integrating Voice Conversation or simply Voice Mode in the popular AI app.
(2025-12-02). Putin Visits India to Push Energy and Defence Deals as Sanctions Bite. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia has long been India's biggest supplier of weapons and, since 2022, a key source of discounted crude oil. But tightening Western sanctions and India's rising purchases of U.S. energy have slowed Russian crude flows to a three-year low. Putin's trip is his first to New Delhi in four years, as both sides look to …
(2025-12-02). Luma AI's Next Chapter: London Office, 200 Jobs Saudi Arabia on Deck. thinktank.pk The Palo Alto-based AI powerhouse behind Dream Machine is making its boldest move yet — launching its first international headquarters in London and appointing advertising veteran Jason Day as Head of EMEA. Luma AI, the company rapidly becoming the creative industry's favorite generative AI tool, has officially opened its first office outside the United States …
(2025-12-02). Rixi Moncada denounces electoral fraud and refuses to give up in Honduras. radiohc.cu Rixi Moncada, presidential candidate for LIBRE, denounced electoral fraud and interference by Donald Trump on Monday night from Tegucigalpa, Honduras, asserting that the elections are not lost and that she will not give up. | Moncada stated that the Honduran two-party system "imposed its electoral scheme" through twenty-six audio recordings that revealed the manipulation of the preliminary results transmission system and the biometric system. To this situation, the candidate added the "direct imperial foreign interference" of US President Donald Trump. | For its part, the Libre Party does not accept the results,…
(2025-12-02). Third Russian tanker attacked in Black Sea, Turkey says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Turkish authorities said Tuesday a third Russian vessel bound for Georgia with a shipment of sunflower oil had come under attack, days after two similar attacks.
(2025-12-02). Iran's trade with D-8 member states up 150%: TPOI chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — General Head of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) Mohammad-Ali Dehghan-Dehnavi says that Iran's trade relations with the members states of D-8 have registered a 150% over the past five years.
(2025-12-02). Practical Tips for Purchasing Property in Spain. thecanary.co Purchasing a property in Spain represents a major decision that requires careful planning and a thorough understanding of the local market. Many buyers, especially those coming from abroad, may feel overwhelmed by the complexity of the process and the specific legal requirements. Our aim is to provide valuable guidance that facilitates this transaction, offering practical […] | By
(2025-12-02). Bihar 10th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 19, Theory from Feb 17. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 10th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 10th (Matric or Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-02). From the Genome to the Ozone Planetary Health. globalresearch.ca This is a very comprehensive talk I gave to the Royal Society of Medicine, London in 2000. It remains completely prescient to this day. The title was chosen by the RSM.
(2025-12-02). AI's impact could worsen gaps between rich, poor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Behind the hoopla over the promise of artificial intelligence lay difficult realities, including how such technology might affect people already disadvantaged in a data-driven world.
(2025-12-02). Iran never abandoned diplomacy, Araghchi says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has remained committed to diplomacy despite Washington's disruption of indirect talks.
(2025-12-02). Defeat Trump and MAGA! Vote as if your life depends on it! cpusa.org 
The right to vote is so precious that people died to win it. Yet nearly 90 million people did not exercise that right in the 2024 election, greater than the number who voted either for Trump or Harris. Convincing people to register and vote is key to victory in defending democracy and everything we have won over centuries of struggle. | Trump and the MAGA Republicans are gerrymandering Texas and a dozen other states to keep majority MAGA control of the House. It is outright vote theft! Their aim is to force upon us a fascist-like dictatorship, to end voting forever! | The lie that there is a problem of non-cit…
(2025-12-02). Sri Lanka airlifts aid to communities devastated by huge floods. aljazeera.com The Sri Lanka Air Force is using helicopters to airlift supplies to communities cut off by mudslides and flooding.
(2025-12-02). Ex-EU top diplomat Mogherini detained in Belgium fraud case: Reports. aljazeera.com Mogherini is reported to be among three in custody for suspected fraud involving an EU-funded training programme.
(2025-12-02). UPDATE 1-Trump administration backs Bayer's bid to curb Roundup lawsuits. devdiscourse.com President Donald Trump's administration urged the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to take up Bayer's bid to curtail thousands of lawsuits claiming its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, pushing the group's shares to their highest in almost two years. In a brief filed at the court, U.S. Solicitor General D. John Sauer bolstered Bayer's effort to limit the lawsuits and potentially avert billions of dollars in damages, saying the company was correct that the federal law governing pesticides preempts lawsuits that make claims over the products under state law.
(2025-12-02). A refugee, Model of the Year Anok Yai appeals for peace in Sudan>. newarab.com 
(2025-12-02). Chatgpt Could Start Showing Ads In Mobile App. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | By Alimat Aliyeva | In the beta version of the ChatGPT mobile app for Android, a | code snippet was discovered hinting at plans to introduce | advertising-traditionally considered one …
(2025-12-02). HC Dinamo Minsk beat HC Amur Khabarovsk to cap off road trip. eng.belta.by HC Dinamo Minsk have capped off another successful undefeated road trip in the 2025/26 Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) regular season.
(2025-12-02). Usta≈°e Salute Scandal Ignites Fury — Why Croatia Just Exploded in Protest. thinktank.pk In the crisp November air of Croatia's historic streets, a wave of defiance swept through Zagreb and coastal cities, as thousands raised their voices against a creeping tide of far-right extremism. This wasn't just a rally—it was a collective stand for memory, justice, and a future untainted by the ghosts of World War II. As …
(2025-12-02). Reform and rights: MP Paula Yacoubian's vision for Lebanon. newarab.com 
Reformist MP Paula Yacoubian, a former journalist turned independent lawmaker, first won her seat in the 2018 elections representing the Beirut I constituency, becoming the only civil-society candidate to break into a deeply sectarian system dominated by established parties. | The same political currents that saw Yacoubian elected led to the October 17 Revolution the following year. | Yacoubian first entered parliament on the Kuluna Watani (All for the Nation) coalition list, which brought together several emerging opposition groups, including the precursor networks that later formed Tahalof Watani. | Evolving fr…
(2025-12-02). China's rise in semiconductors alarms the West. infobrics.org The world fears a war over semiconductors.
(2025-12-02). How Can a Legal Expert Help You Solve Complex Tax Problems? moguldom.com Have you ever felt overwhelmed by unexpected letters from revenue authorities or confusing financial notices? You're not alone. Many individuals and businesses struggle to understand complicated rules, penalties, and legal procedures related to financial compliance. These issues can escalate quickly if not handled properly, leading to audits, fines, or even legal disputes. A qualified Tax …
(2025-12-02). Inclusive art exhibition opens in Minsk. eng.belta.by The Strong in Spirit project is an initiative born from a love of life and a belief in the healing power of art.
(2025-12-02). Eurovision members likely to hold vote on Israel ban on Thursday. newarab.com 
(2025-12-02). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-02). China, Japan Clash Over Senkaku Islands Maritime Encounter. moderndiplomacy.eu The Senkaku Islands called the Diaoyu Islands by China are an uninhabited chain in the East China Sea administered by Japan but claimed by China. The area is a frequent flashpoint, with both countries sending patrol vessels to assert sovereignty. Tensions have sharpened since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said earlier in November that any …
(2025-12-02). Son of Colombia's president indicted on corruption charges. colombiareports.com A prosecutor from Colombia's Caribbean region indicted Nicolas Petro, the son of President Gustavo Petro, on embezzlement charges. According to the prosecutio9n, Petro and his ex-wife, Day Vasquez, took approximately $29 thousand (COP111 million) from the Atlantico Governor's Office that was embezzled through a foundation. The so-called Social Consciousness Foundation received the allegedly missing public …
(2025-12-02). End Trump's "Safe and Beautiful" military occupation in D.C. cpusa.org 
(2025-12-02). A Nashville Proposal Could Outsource Surveillance and Policing to a Nonprofit. truthout.org Days before Thanksgiving shuffled Nashville's political calendar, the mayor quietly submitted a resolution to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to the Metro Council. The legislation would enable $15 million in state surveillance funding to flow to a local nonprofit — a controversial move that could stymie accountability over the use of such surveillance technology. |
(2025-12-02). Jane Austen Shunned Literary Fame But Transformed The Novel From The Shadows. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Jane Austen's Paper Trail is a podcast from The Conversation celebrating 250 years since the author's birth. In each episode, we'll be investigating a different aspect of …
(2025-12-02). The paradox of Museveni's failure. independent.co.ug 
How our president greatest failure has been inability to manage his own success THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Recently, I drove to Busia, then to Bushenyi. I often drive to Gulu, Hoima and Fort Portal via Mubende. These experiences both stress and depress me. Kampala and every town near it are …
(2025-12-02). Lukashenko heads to Algeria on official visit. eng.belta.by During the visit, Aleksandr Lukashenko and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will hold talks in both narrow and expanded formats.
(2025-12-02). Hilary Duff Adds Las Vegas Valentine's Dates To 2026 'Big Nerves' Tour. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Las Vegas Residency and Tour Details Actor-singer Hilary Duff is set to light up Las Vegas next year with a special Valentine's weekend residency, adding three new dates to …
(2025-12-02). Energy Affordability Has Become the Kitchen-Table Issue of the 2020s. wattsupwiththat.com Energy production should be a kitchen-table issue, but with a longer lead time than the current election cycle. We should be able to pay less to get more. The Trump administration is doing more in that regard than any administration in history. Opening Alaska, easing leasing restrictions on federal land, and cutting subsidies for EVs and renewables are nice. In the meantime, states and the federal government must step up.
(2025-12-02). Plastics and The Cost of Convenience on Black Communities. capitalbnews.org 
Copyright © 2025 by Beyond Plastics. This excerpt originally appeared in The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late, published by The New Press. Reprinted here with permission. Debra Ramirez lives at a place where survival and sacrifice meet. She knows the winding back roads that crisscross …
(2025-12-02). IDF RAIDS WEST BANK TOWN IN 'BROAD COUNTER TERRORISM OPERATION'. trendsjournal.com The IDF announced last week that it was kicking off a "broad counter-terrorism operation" targeting the town of Tubas that was expected to last days, claiming that the neighborhood has become a hotbed for terrorist activities.
(2025-12-02). RRB CEN 05/2025 Application Window Closes on Nov 30, Apply Now. ummid.com RRB CEN-05/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for a total of 2,569 vacancies for Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2025.
(2025-12-02). South Korea Calls for Tougher Penalties After Coupang Data Breach. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for stricter penalties on corporate negligence after e-commerce giant Coupang reported the country's largest data breach in over a decade. Personal data of some 33 million customers were leaked, far exceeding the platform's active user base of 24.7 million. The breach, which reportedly began in June …
(2025-12-02). Sudan offers Russia Red Sea base for 25 years for military arms. newarab.com 
The agreement would see the establishment of a Russian naval base in the Red Sea's
(2025-12-02). Russia willing to manufacture mining machinery with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Russia is keen on jointly manufacturing heavy mining and mineral machinery with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
(2025-12-02). UPDATE 1-Cricket-Australia opener Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes test. devdiscourse.com Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test against England in Brisbane later this week due to a back problem, the team said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-02). Iran defense Coop. with other states continuously expanding. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iran's parliament speaker said the country's defense and counterterrorism partnerships with other nations are steadily growing, highlighting the significance of the "Sahand 2025" joint drill.
(2025-12-02). Report finds widespread police failings over UK's Hillsborough disaster. aljazeera.com After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.
(2025-12-02). Critics say Hong Kong fire was due to negligence, not scaffolding. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-02). From Israel to ICE, MESA's academic freedom is under attack. newarab.com 
In an era of intense crackdowns on As he was about to leave the airport in Oklahoma, Vahid Abedini, an Iranian studies professor at the University of Oklahoma, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement incommunicado for three days, approximately the duratio…
(2025-12-02). EXCLUSIVE-Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds. devdiscourse.com Apple does not plan to comply with a mandate to preload its smartphones with a state-owned cyber safety app and will convey its concerns to New Delhi, three sources said, after the government's move sparked surveillance concerns and a political uproar. The Indian government has confidentially ordered companies including Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi to preload their phones with an app called Sanchar Saathi, or Communication Partner, within 90 days. The app is intended to track stolen phones, block them and prevent them from being misused.
(2025-12-02). Druze Sheikh Raed al-Mutni 'dies in detention' in Suweida. newarab.com 
(2025-12-02). Today's panel discussion of Peskov's press conference ahead of the state visit to India tomorrow. gilbertdoctorow.com The production team at NewsX World has been very speedy uploading an interview from a couple of hours ago that I shared with a Delhi-based international relations expert discussing the forthcoming state visit. While my Indian fellow panelist was aglow with enthusiasm for the state visit and ever closer Russian-Indian relations in a wide array …
(2025-12-02). Fossil fuels at COP30: sacred, profane and unmentioned. onlineopinion.com.au After three decades of climate summits and ever-larger crowds of well-funded delegates, Belém produced only platitudes, voluntary roadmaps, and a sacred silence around the very fuels it claims are cooking the planet.
(2025-12-02). Famed anti-apartheid activist backs Tesco worker refusing to handle Israeli products. thecanary.co Mary Manning, part of a much celebrated anti-apartheid campaign in the 1980s, has given her backing to a Tesco worker facing disciplinary action for refusing to handle Israeli products. On 19 July 1984, Manning refused to put two South African grapefruits through the check-out, following an instruction from her union, the Irish Distributive and Administrative […] | By
(2025-12-02). Workers demand implementation of minimum wage in Pakistan. peoplesdispatch.org Hundreds of workers in Pakistan's Lahore marched to the city's labor department last week to press for the immediate implementation of the minimum wages announced earlier this year. | The protesters shouted slogans against the government Protesters accompanied by a large number of women and children also raised the issue of rising prices of basic commodities such as wheat flour which mak…
(2025-12-02). Trump Admin Aims to Cut Down Office Visits in Latest Attack on Social Security. truthout.org The Trump administration is reportedly looking to dramatically reduce the number of people who visit Social Security field offices across the United States, a plan that Democratic lawmakers warned is yet another scheme to disrupt and ultimately cut benefits. Nextgov/FCW viewed internal Social Security Administration (SSA) planning documents showing that the agency is aiming for "no more than… |
(2025-12-02). Pa. will help determine control of the U.S. House in the 2026 election. Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? With control of the U.S. House again expected to come down to a razor-thin margin next year, several congressional districts in Pennsylvania are emerging as some of the nation's most competitive. As a result, control of the U.S. House may once again run through Pennsylvania. | Democrats have identified four districts they believe they can flip next year in Pennsylvania, more than any state: the 1st congressional district representing Bucks County; the 7th in the Lehigh Valle…
(2025-12-02). The Dialectic: Can Germany Outgrow Its Postwar American Model? fairobserver.com 
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and retired CIA officer Glenn Carle examine Germany in this episode of their flagship podcast, The Dialectic. Glenn and Atul are also partners at FOI, which advises companies and governments on geopolitical risk, and both of them spend a lot of time researching the major issues of our times. Atul and Glenn…
(2025-12-02). Union demands Israel pay millions owed to Palestinian workers. newarab.com 
A labour union in the Palestinian-majority city of Nazareth are urging the Israeli interior and finance ministries to pay millions of shekels reportedly owed to Th…
(2025-12-02). Europe at the crossroads: How to embrace renewal in a multipolar age. strategic-culture.su The European Union (EU), once a symbol of integration and peace, now faces a convergence of crises that threaten its credibility, perhaps even its existence. Economic stagnation grips its core, with Germany and France projected to face sluggish economic growth and southern economies teetering on renewed debt spirals. The EU's industrial base is eroding and bureaucracy is growing, while its fiscal and political tools appear increasingly impotent.
(2025-12-02). The first yuan clearing bank established in Türkiye. uwidata.com Türkiye and China took a significant step in their economic integration. The first clearing bank in the yuan, the Chinese currency, was established in Türkiye. In November 2025, the first Chinese yuan (RMB) clearing bank in Türkiye was officially launched: The Chinese bank, ICBC, active in Türkiye for 10 years, was authorized to directly conduct …
(2025-12-02). Iran sentences director Jafar Panahi to year in prison: lawyer. newarab.com 
The sentence includes a two-year travel ban and prohibition of Panahi from membership in any political or social groups, lawyer Mostafa Nili told AFP, adding that they would file an appeal. | Nili said the charges against Panahi were engaging in "propaganda activities" ag…
(2025-12-02). What you need to know about upgraded Jamaran Destroyer. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iran's first domestically built destroyer, Jamaran, has embarked on a new oceanic mission after completing one of the most comprehensive refit and upgrade programs in the history of the Iranian Navy.
(2025-12-02). Sitting Targets: Negligence and Occupational Risk in Sri Lanka. counterpunch.org 
Sundays at Paramasivam Pushpalatha's home used to be a much livelier affair. It was her only day off from the factory and so she would pack seven days of domesticity into one. Her husband, Govindasamy Sivakumar, would sometimes take walks to avoid the hustle and bustle of the house being turned upside down in a
(2025-12-02). Taking A Drug Like Ozempic? What You Need To Know About Risks Of Suicidal Thoughts And Contraception Failure. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are now widely used for …
(2025-12-02). US proposal to end Sudan war calls for civil-led transition. newarab.com 
The US has proposed a new plan to halt the bloody The proposal includes "three main tracks", including a humanitarian route to ensure the flow of aid, the delivery of relief, and the restoration of services across Sudan, according to sources cited by Saudi-owned broadcaster Al Arabiya. | The humanitar…
(2025-12-02). Isack Hadjar to replace Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull for 2026 F1 season. aljazeera.com Red Bull Racing will pair another new driver with Max Verstappen after Isack Hadjar replaced Yuki Tsunoda for next year.
(2025-12-02). Belarus, Laos demonstrate mutual interest in deepening cooperation. eng.belta.by On behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated President Thongloun Sisoulith of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and the people of Laos on the 50th anniversary of the country's founding.
(2025-12-02). Afghanistan vows border cooperation after Tajikistan says attacks killed five Chinese. geo.tv 
(2025-12-02). UK extends soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks. ummid.com In a move to protect children and improve their health, the United Kingdom has extended the soft drink tax to sugary milk-based drinks.
(2025-12-02). AMU Civil Service Coaching 2026: RCA Entrance Test, Application Deadline Revised. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has rescheduled the Entrance Test conducted for the university's Residential Coaching Academy (RCA) and also extended the last date of application.
(2025-12-02). Ignoring EV Pollution for Fake Climate Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com The mass evangelism for EVs and wind turbines is not a noble crusade to save the planet. It is a cynical ploy to enrich a small cadre of green-tech investors and empower global bureaucrats.
(2025-12-02). The Spectacle in Beirut: A City on Its Knees, a Pope Bearing Symbols Instead of Justice. globalresearch.ca In Beirut this week, the country paused its collapse so a motorcade could glide through. The same footage loops on every channel: Pope Leo XIV descending the steps; Pope Leo at Baabda; Pope Leo haloed by yellow-and-white Vatican flags and …
(2025-12-02). UEFA 'held meetings' with pro-Palestine group on Israel ban. newarab.com 
Europe's football governing body, UEFA executives met with representatives from the
(2025-12-02). Lammy mounts pitiful defence of jury trials. thecanary.co In a parliamentary speech today, justice secretary David Lammy confirmed that he will go ahead to scrap plans to remove the right to trial by jury for thousands of 'either-way' cases — that is, trials which could take place either at the Crown or Magistrates Courts. The plan has been widely derided by rival politicians, […] | By
(2025-12-02). 'There'll Be Hell To Pay': Donald Trump Warns Honduras Against Attempts To Change Presidential Election Results. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump has accused Honduras of attempting to change the results of their presidential election, warning that if this is carried out, "there will be hell to …
(2025-12-02). Europe Is Quietly Becoming a Global Military Superpower. thinktank.pk As geopolitical fault lines deepen—from the echoes of conflict in Eastern Europe to uncertainties across the Atlantic—Europe's commitment to bolstering its defenses has never been more urgent. In 2025, the continent's military budgets are surging to unprecedented levels, signaling a strategic pivot toward self-reliance amid shifting alliances. A Decade of Escalation Fueled by Real-World Wake-Up …
(2025-12-02). White House says 'very optimistic' on chances of Ukraine deal. newarab.com 
(2025-12-02). Why is Trump cracking down on the Muslim Brotherhood. newarab.com 
(2025-12-02). ICE now grabbing people out of churches. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement), in an ever-expanding unconstitutional crime spree, is ushering in the Christmas season by launching immigration raids inside churches across the country. Trump's holiday gift to the nation is the administration's new policy that it is legal to enter churches as people worship and round them up in the immigration …
(2025-12-02). Trump Admin Sides With Bayer Over Cancer Patients In Supreme Court Bid to Block Pesticide Lawsuits. commondreams.org The Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to take up pesticide manufacturer Bayer's case Monsanto Company v. Durnell, angling for a ruling capable of blocking thousands of lawsuits brought by cancer patients who allege its Roundup product was to blame. Bayer bought Monsanto in 2018, and has since spent over $11 billion settling over 100,000 cancer lawsuits related to Roundup, whose active ingredient glyphosate is under investigation as a possible carcinogen.The Trump Administration has repeatedly come under fire for its failure to take a hard-line stance on pesticides' h…
(2025-12-02). US to hold talks with Putin on ending Ukraine war. newarab.com 
Donald Trump's son-in-law The meeting – preceded by days of frenzied diplomacy from Florida to Geneva to Abu Dhabi – comes as Washington said it was "very optimistic" about ending Europe's bloodiest conflict since World War II. | But Kyiv and its European allies worry that Witkoff, who has been critic…
(2025-12-02). Israeli tourist in Nepal reportedly attacked after speaking Hebrew. haaretz.com The victim said he was struck on the head with an iron rod while walking in an area popular with Israelis, adding that he believed the attack was 'nationalistically motivated'…
(2025-12-02). Grok would 'vaporise' every Jewish person to save Elon Musk. thecanary.co 
In a now-deleted tweet, Elon Musk's AI has said it would "vaporize" the Earth's Jewish population to save its creator's brain: I watched this get deleted in real time pic.twitter.com/eY5Cft35BG — STEFANIA NIGHT (@STEFANIANIGHT) December 2, 2025 It follows the recent revelation that Grok was seemingly configured to big up Musk — a fact which […] | By
(2025-12-02). Zaluzhny lobbies for military escalation in UK. infobrics.org Former Ukrainian general wants nuclear weapons and NATO membership for his country.
(2025-12-02). How UTZ Group Builds Circular Packaging Systems for Global Manufacturers. moguldom.com 
With growing stress on industries across the globe to minimize waste and carbon footprints, packaging is turning into one of the factors that determine greener and more resilient supply chains. The circular packaging systems are designed to be waste-free because they make materials remain in use as long as possible through reuse, repair, refurbishment, and …
(2025-12-02). CM Naidu, Pawan Kalyan extend birthday wishes to J P Nadda. devdiscourse.com Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Union Minister and BJP national president J P Nadda.
(2025-12-02). Natalie Strecker speaks after acquittal: stay focused on Palestine and other genocides. thecanary.co Jersey-based anti-genocide and peace activist Natalie Strecker was acquitted this morning, despite the best efforts of the Starmer regime to stack her trial on 'terror' charges against her. But Strecker said that while the past year had been one of the worst of her life, she wants the focus to remain on the people of […] | By
(2025-12-02). Vietnam Should End Abuse of Imprisoned Critic. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Tr·ªãnh Ba Tu and Can Thi Theu | © 2018 Private | Since October 31, Trinh Ba Tu, a Vietnamese political prisoner, has been held alone in a dark cell, denied visitors and even any kind of light. Guards open the door briefly twice a day to deliver meals, the only human contact he is permitted.Why such severe punishment? A few days earlier, Trinh Ba Tu had complained about the moldy, spoiled rice he and other prisoners were given to eat.And in September, he and fellow political prisoners reportedly carried out a hunger strike to demand the "immediate and unconditio…
(2025-12-02). Europe ended its role in Iran nuclear talks after snapback. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Speaker of the Iranian Parliament has criticized the European countries for coming under US total influence, noting that Europe activated snapback against Iran at the US order.
(2025-12-02). a conflict that needs prophets, not Two past negotiators face the failure of the two-state solution. haaretz.com Robert Malley and Hussein Agha — once inside the rooms where peace was promised — talk to Haaretz about their book 'Tomorrow Is Yesterday,' in which they trace how decades of U.S. diplomacy in Israel-Palestine led back to the same war, the same men and the same illusions…
(2025-12-02). Trump's 'hanging' call marks new, deeply chilling threshold in U.S. history. ummid.com What unfolded last week — when Donald Trump publicly called for the 'hanging' of six Democratic members of Congress — marks a new and deeply chilling threshold in the history of United States.
(2025-12-02). Uganda-built electric bus reaches Botswana, welcomed by Uganda's ambassador. independent.co.ug 
Francistown, Botswana | JULIUS BUSINGE | Kiira Motors Corporation (KMC) and its partners today, Dec. 2, announced that the "Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition" has successfully reached Botswana, marking a historic milestone in Uganda's push to showcase locally made electric mobility solutions on the continental stage. "The fully electric Kayoola E-Coach has arrived in Francistown, …
(2025-12-02). Have we Reached Peak Fossil Fuels? Wind Solar met all New Energy Demand in Q1-Q3 '25. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Fossil fuel growth hasn't been flat in any year since the COVID pandemic hit in 2020, when the world's economy shrank 3% to 3.4%. Our current ye…
(2025-12-02). BRICS+: Is AI Changing the Nature of Global Engagement. infobrics.org Across BRICS, AI is moving beyond commercial value and into public purpose…
(2025-12-02). White House optimistic about Putin-Witkoff meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — The Whithe House is "very optimistic" as the US President special envoy Steve is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin later on Tuesday to discuss Ukraine peace plan.
(2025-12-02). US: Immigration Policy Undermines Public Safety. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Federal agents detain a woman exiting an immigration court hearing in New York City, on August 1, 2025. | © 2025 Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — The Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics undercutting protection for undocumented crime survivors weakens law enforcement's ability to investigate and prosecute crimes, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The 50-page report, "'We Need U': How the U Visa Builds Trust, Counters Fear, and Promotes Community Safety," finds that the administration's deportation policies undermine fe…
(2025-12-02). Lukashenko arrives in Algeria on official visit. eng.belta.by The Belarusian head of state Aleksandr Lukashenko and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will hold negotiations in a narrow format and an expanded one while focusing on stepping up trade and economic cooperation and implementing mutually beneficial bilateral projects.
(2025-12-02). Parliament Winter Session 2025 from Monday Dec 1: Key Bills. ummid.com The Parliament Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said the winter session of the Parliament this year will start on Monday and continue till December 19, 2025.
(2025-12-02). Largest trade deal in History? EU-Mercosur trade agreement and its challenges. infobrics.org Brazil prepares to sign the EU—Mercosur agreement in what could become the world's largest trade deal. As Trump's tariff politics shake traditional trade patterns, Brazil pursues diversification. The move reveals a strategy of multi-alignment in a polarized global economy, but challenges remain.
(2025-12-02). Algeria is back in the game: Why Belarus is betting on North Africa. eng.belta.by The republic has long maintained the principle of balanced relations with its international partners. The intensified cooperation with African nations observed in recent years represents a direct pursuit of this strategic balance.
(2025-12-02). RMT warns of surge in violence against rail workers while BTP presence cut. thecanary.co Rail union RMT says there's a sharp rise in attacks on rail workers. But it's happening at the same time as cuts to the British Transport Police (BTP) presence on the network. Official figures show a 17% rise in assaults on workers over the summer compared with the same period last year. Across the full […] | By
(2025-12-02). When Software Becomes a Weapon: SolarWinds Is Our Final Warning. moderndiplomacy.eu The SolarWinds attack shows that the world can be defeated without weapons. Software, which has so far formed the backbone of governments, economies, and defense systems worldwide, has turned out to be the most dangerous strategic weapon in the digital era. Physical military power is no longer the best defense for a country, as shown …
(2025-12-02). Yemen's Houthis to release survivors of ship sunk in Red Sea. newarab.com 
Nine Filipino crew members of a The men were survivors of the Liberian-flagged Eternity C, one of two commercial vessels sunk within days of each other in the Red Sea in July. | The Houthis released a video of the attack on the ship at the time, saying they had "rescued" an unspecified number of the crew and taken them to a safe location. | T…
(2025-12-02). Rewriting disability narratives to reflect real inclusion. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-02). U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee. whyy.org Air travelers in the U.S. without a The updated ID has been
(2025-12-02). 6th day of Fajr Intl Film Festival in Shiraz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — The sixth day of the Fajr International Film Festival featured diverse film screenings and panel discussions in Shiraz on Monday.
(2025-12-02). Absa Multi-Currency Virtual Card, Absa Pay and Absa Pay by Link launched. independent.co.ug 
Absa Introduces Three Digital Payment Solutions as Digital Payments and Cross-Border Trade Surge in Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has today launched three innovative digital payment solutions namely the Absa Multi-Currency Virtual Card, Absa Pay, and Absa Pay by Link, all designed to make banking more convenient, secure, and accessible for …
(2025-12-02). What to expect when needing surgery during genocide. electronicintifada.net My operation was routine, but the crowds, the constant danger and the lack of medicine and food made every day a test.
(2025-12-02). Why These Moscow Talks Could Change Europe Forever. thinktank.pk In the shadow of a protracted conflict that has reshaped Europe's security landscape, a pivotal diplomatic summit in Moscow is poised to test the boundaries of compromise. As world leaders navigate the delicate threads of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international alliances, these negotiations represent not just a potential off-ramp for ongoing hostilities but a critical …
(2025-12-02). How a Medicaid Asset Protection Trust Helps Safeguard Family Wealth. moguldom.com As our loved ones grow older, it is common for families to want to safeguard their finances. Across the United States, from large cities to small towns, health and long-term care expenses can erode savings in a hurry. However, Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts have been proven effective in preserving wealth. Families will need to make …
(2025-12-02). The Angry Tide of the Latin American Far Right. counterpunch.org 
(2025-12-02). West Midlands Police reveal details of Maccabi Tel Aviv ban. thecanary.co Speaking to the Home Affairs Committee, West Midlands Police have provided further detail on why they banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from the Aston Villa game. They've also disputed the claims of lord John Mann, who's the government independent advisor on antisemitism: The West Midlands Police explained to the Homes Affairs Committee why they decided […] | By
(2025-12-02). ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule Released. ummid.com The International Cricket Council (ICC) Tuesday released the complete schedule, along with the match venues, of the T20 Men's World Cup 2026.
(2025-12-02). Honduras election: Why has Trump threatened to cut off aid? aljazeera.com US president backs right-wing presidential candidate Nasry Asfura; electoral council says vote a 'technical tie' so far.
(2025-12-02). The US bulldozed the prospect of Uniting for Peace in Palestine. electronicintifada.net UN endorsement of Trump plan a "colonial outrage" that will ultimately implode.
(2025-12-02). Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says coup destroyed election results. aljazeera.com Major-General Horta Inta-a was sworn in as the new transitional president on November 27.
(2025-12-02). CLAT 2026: NALSAR Hyderabad Seat Matrix Changed. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities (NLUs) in a notification released a week before the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 said the seat matrix of NALSAR, Hyderabad has been changed.
(2025-12-02). IRDAI's New Reforms: What They Mean for India's Health Insurance Sector? ummid.com The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has recently rolled out significant regulatory reforms aimed at modernising India's insurance industry. In this blog, we'll explore the core reforms, their relevance to health insurance plans for family and how stakeholders should prepare.
(2025-12-02). Belarusian forestry sector exports over 1m cubic meters of timber in 11 months. eng.belta.by Last year, organizations under the Forestry Ministry sold over 1 million cubic meters of timber abroad for the first time. In the context of sanctions introduced by Western countries, this achievement took on added significance…
(2025-12-02). Iran, Oman enjoying highest level of relations: Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Iran and the Sultanate of Oman have enjoyed the highest level of amicable relationship.
(2025-12-02). Target boycott is showing the power of Black-labor unity. peoplesworld.org 
Consumer and community-led boycotts have long been a tradition in the fight against racism in the United States. The "Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" campaigns of the 1930s, which took hold across the country, were led by African American organizations fighting against workplace discrimination and segregation. Organizations like the New Negro Alliance in Washington, …
(2025-12-02). Israeli military raids, shuts down, and bans West Bank agricultural union. thecanary.co 
Israeli military forces have attacked and shut down the HQ of the Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC), a non-profit organisation established almost forty years ago to help Palestinian farmers, arresting staff members and accusing the UAWC of 'involvement in and support for terrorism': West Bank union shut down In a statement, human rights group […] | By
(2025-12-02). Seoul proposes restoring communication channels with DPRK. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday proposed restoring communication channels with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), according to multiple local media.
(2025-12-02). Macron Visits China as Europe Balances Economic Ties and Security Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on his fourth state visit to China this week, meeting President Xi Jinping in Beijing and later in Chengdu. The trip comes amid growing tensions between Europe and China over trade, technology, and geopolitical issues. European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, have warned that relations with Beijing are …
(2025-12-02). DAILY MEMO: ICE Raids Thanksgiving. lataco.com From Wednesday to today, Monday, December 1st, ICE and HSI took at least 15 people out of the 25 they stopped and questioned over Thanksgiving Week and weekend.
(2025-12-02). Hegseth Says He Didn't "Stick Around" for Second Strike, But Still Defends It. truthout.org Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that he witnessed the initial strike in the U.S. military's "double tap" attack on a boat in the Caribbean Sea in September, but had left the room before the second one because he was "busy." In a cabinet meeting, Hegseth doubled down on his defense of the "double tap" boat strike on September 2 — while still distancing himself from direct… |
(2025-12-02). Israeli CEO who sold a company for $2.5 billion: even know what my stake. haaretz.com Melio became Israel's biggest fintech exit, at $2.5 billion. 'I see startups as a sport, and I want to win,' says Melio CEO Matan Bar, who pocketed $140 million in the deal…
(2025-12-02). Chhattisgarh CGBSE 10th, 12th 2026 Board Exam Time Table released. ummid.com The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has released the time table (date sheet) of Class 10 and Class 12 2026 board exams on its official website cgbse.nic.in.
(2025-12-02). Speed vs. Perfection: How to Choose the Right Development Approach for Your Startup Stage. moguldom.com Speed and perfection are two variables that affect every choice in the production process. This "speed vs. perfection" dichotomy is often viewed in terms of a "decisive choice" that you have to take before starting a project. On the one hand, you can produce a software project very fast, but then deal with compromises later …
(2025-12-02). Ben-Gvir is making the Israel Police into an organization filled with criminals. haaretz.com The National Security Minister supports police officers who have been involved in criminal activities, and promotions are based on the degree of flattery officers show him. Police Chief Danny Levy allows Ben-Gvir to run rampant while crime is spiking and the police remain leaderless…
(2025-12-02). Hegseth vows more boat strikes amid accusations he broke the law. aljazeera.com US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is vowing to continue military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
(2025-12-02). Preparedness is key to disaster response. sanews.gov.za Preparedness is key to disaster response | The Director-General (DG) of the Department of Cooperative Governance, Mbulelo Tshangana, has emphasised the vital roles of preparedness and partnership as the foundations of effective disaster response. | Speaking at the official opening of the Africa, Europe, and Middle East (AEME) Earthquake Response Exercise on Monday, Tshangana welcomed this unprecedented event — the first of its kind on the African continent. | This as the Government of South Africa, through the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), is currently hosting the AEME Earthquake Response Ex…
(2025-12-02). Philadelphia City Council passes resolution calling for divestment from nuclear weapons. peoplesworld.org 
PHILADELPHIA—On Nov. 20, Council member Nicolas O'Rourke's (At Large) resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement to consider divestment from nuclear weapons passed City Council. The resolution urges the city to weigh the threat that nuclear weapons pose to all of humanity and our environment in light of the Trump …
(2025-12-02). On final day of Palestine Action judicial review, an international solidarity statement on UK state repression. thecanary.co It's the final day of the Palestine Action judicial review. To mark it, 18 international organisations have signed the following solidarity statement on UK state repression. International solidarity statement on UK state repression — taking action to prevent a genocide is not terrorism On 5 July 2025, the UK government enforced the unprecedented decision to […] | By
(2025-12-02). Iran, Turkey determined to advance lasting regional peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Iran's foreign minister said Tehran and Ankara, as two major regional powers, are committed to working closely together to promote sustainable peace, stability, and development across the region.
(2025-12-02). RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (UG): Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025: The Ministry of Railways has extended the last date of application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025.
(2025-12-02). White House says Trump MRI was preventative, president in excellent health. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump points after delivering remarks at the America Business Forum in Miami, Florida, US, November 5, 2025.— Reuters White House press secretary says MRI was preventative in nature.Says test revealed that Trump was in good cardiovascular…
(2025-12-02). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-02). China delivers another letter to UN chief over Japan's remarks on Taiwan. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Monday delivered another letter to the United Nations chief, rejecting what Beijing calls Japan's "unreasonable arguments" over Taiwan and reiterating its position on the issue.
(2025-12-02). Attorney General says she oppose petitions for ouster due to his police intervening. haaretz.com Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara wrote a letter to Prime Minister Netanyahu saying that the petitions to remove Ben-Gvir from the office of National Security Minister are justified so long as he continues to interfere in police operations and abuse his authority to influence appointments…
(2025-12-02). Criminal gang externed from five districts in Marathwada. devdiscourse.com Police have externed a gang of five history-sheeters against whom multiple cases are pending from five districts in the Marathwada region, officials said on Tuesday. The action was taken by the Latur Police under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Police Act, 1951. The five gangsters are banned from entering the limits of Latur, Beed, Dharashiv, Parbhani, and Nanded districts for the next two years. An investigation revealed that the gang was involved in group violence, armed intimidation, lootings, thefts, house break-ins, harassment of women, issuing threats, and creating an atmosphere of fear in residential areas.
(2025-12-02). Arab parties support Haredi draft evasion bill: goal is to bring down the. haaretz.com Without the United Arab List's support, it is unclear whether the coalition will be able to secure a majority to pass the ultra-Orthodox draft exemption bill. The chairman of the UAL faction said the party would not cater to coalition attempts to bargain or threats to disqualify Arab parties from running in Israeli elections…
(2025-12-02). Led by US, Revenue of Major Weapons Makers Hit All-Time High in 2024. scheerpost.com Lockheed Martin Office, Colorado Springs. Lumen Wilde, CC BY 2.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Jon Queally /
(2025-12-02). Costco sues Trump administration for US tariff refund. aljazeera.com The lawsuit comes ahead of a looming Supreme Court decision about the legality of Donald Trump's tariffs.
(2025-12-02). Boris Johnson and Alexander Lebedev Must Be Investigated in a New Public Inquiry into Russian Influence. bylinetimes.com 
Reposted from Peter Jukes' narrative project, With the news that a poll to call for a public inquiry has The 10-and-a-half year prison sentence Nathan Gill, former UKIP and Brexit Party ME…
(2025-12-02). Climate expert warns of energy catastrophe. thecanary.co Kevin Anderson, a professor of energy, has said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels is no longer viable. Anderson made this "very depressing statement, as he described it, the central point of his keynote speech at the National Emergency Briefing on climate change in Westminster last week. The briefing […] | By
(2025-12-02). Indian woman dislocates jaw while eating 'golgappa'. geo.tv 
Indian woman, who dislocated her jaw while golgappa, being treated at a private hospital in India. — Indian mediaAn ordinary street-side snack turned into an ordeal for a woman from Auraiya city of India's Uttar Pradesh state, when her jaw dislocated while eating golgappas, Indian…
(2025-12-02). Belarus forges new trade ties with Russia's Adygea, Belgorod. eng.belta.by During a business mission to the Republic of Adygea, a round table discussion was held with representatives of Belarus' and Adygea's business communities, government bodies, and entrepreneurship support organizations.
(2025-12-02). Rewiring America on Hochul's Retreat on All Electric Buildings. mediasanctuary.org The Hochul administration, in a lawsuit that the state had already won, surprisingly agreed to postpone the January 2026 start date for the All Electric Buildings Act, which bans fossil fuels in new buildings six stories or shorter. On Friday Dec. 5, the NYS Building Council is considering whether to eliminate the law from the pending update to the state's building code. Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2025-12-02). Former EU foreign policy chief Mogherini arrested. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — Former EU diplomatic chief Federica Mogherini was one of the three people arrested by Belgian police on Tuesday, in a sprawling fraud investigation into the financing of a Bruges academy for young diplomats.
(2025-12-02). 'Stretched thin': Medicaid cuts threaten Delawareans' access to health care in rural areas. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Rural hospitals in Delaware offer vital services like cancer screenings and stroke care. They minister to their patients while coping with workforce shortages and narrow profit margins. | But those hospitals and care are under threat due to billions in Medicaid cuts from rural providers. Some Congressional Democrats have warned that some facilities could close. Delaware is moving to fill the hole, but some say the shortfall will lead to more uninsured patients, fewer service…
(2025-12-02). Thinking about becoming a foster parent in Delaware, New Jersey or Pennsylvania? Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Every year, hundreds of children in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania enter the foster care system. State agency officials say they are always looking for families to foster these children. Depending on where you live, the rules and requirements of foster care agencies vary by state, but every agency shares a common mission: to protect children and find safe and supportive placements for them. | Foster care requirements: | Foster parents in Delaware, New Jersey a…
(2025-12-02). 'Antisemite of the Year': Pro-Israel group slams kids' YouTuber Ms. Rachel. aljazeera.com Kids' Youtuber Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, has been nominated for 'Antisemite of the Year' by StopAntisemitism.
(2025-12-02). Lithuania lifts flight ban along several sections of border with Belarus. eng.belta.by The temporary ban introduced on 25 October was in effect until 1 December inclusive. So far, there has been no information received regarding an extension of the ban.
(2025-12-02). Perseverance Rover latest discovery indicates Mars is electrically active. ummid.com NASA Perseverance Rover's has detected 'mini-lightning' on Mars, indicating that the Red Planet is electrically active.
(2025-12-02). PAU marks 10 years with US$2.2bn in local oil contracts. independent.co.ug 
The combined investment value of the Kingfisher, Tilenga, and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) projects now exceeds US$15 billion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has released a ten-year performance scorecard showing that of the US$7 billion in contracts approved to date, more than US$2.2 billion has been …
(2025-12-02). Mbappe shines with 2nd fastest hat trick in Champions League. ummid.com Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé Wednesday November 26, 2025, scored the second fastest hat trick the Champions League ever had.
(2025-12-02). Ex-PM Imran Khan healthy but cut off in Pakistan jail, sister says. aljazeera.com Imran Khan is 'physically well' but 'very angry' about being so isolated, sibling says after visit.
(2025-12-02). Mchunu to testify before Madlanga Commission. sanews.gov.za Mchunu to testify before Madlanga Commission | The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System has confirmed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is currently on a leave of absence, will appear before the Commission on Tuesday at 14h00. | In a statement on Monday, Commission spokesperson Jeremy Michaels said the Minister's appearance will take place at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College, where strict accreditation and access control measures remain in place for members of the public. | "Any person wishing to access the public gallery o…
(2025-12-02). Rebuking U of Guelph for Cancellation of People's Conference for Palestinian Solidarity. juancole.com — | Letter to the University of Guelph expressing concern at its last-minute cancellation of the People's Conference for Palestinian Solidarity: | Rene Van Acker | President and Vice-Chancellor, | University of Guelph | president@uoguelph.ca | Dear President Van…
(2025-12-02). Giving Men A Common Antidepressant Could Help Tackle Domestic Violence: World-First Study. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In April 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared domestic and family violence a national crisis calling for proactive responses that focus on the perpetrators …
(2025-12-02). Iran's Mazandaran exports 29k tons of fresh fruits in one day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) — An official at Agricultural Department of northern province of Mazandaran says over 29,000 tons of fresh fruits including kiwi, tangerines and oranges were exported from this province to India and other countries on Nov. 29.
(2025-12-02). Pa. legislators and activists celebrate signing of CROWN Act, which protects against discrimination based on hairstyle. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? State House Speaker Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia) and Pennsylvania State Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes (D-Pittsburgh) on Sunday celebrated last week's signing of the CROWN Act, a law that bans discrimination based on hair texture and protects hairstyles in workplaces, schools and public accommodations. | They joined Jasmine Sessoms, chief executive officer of Firm 1968, to discuss how passage came after years of organizing, coalition building and personal testimony from Black w…
(2025-12-02). How should Russia react to NATO's 'preemptive strikes' threat. infobrics.org Prussian (German) general and military theorist Carl von Clausewitz wrote a book called "On War". One of his most compelling arguments was…
(2025-12-02). Samsung Electronics Today Announced The Launch Of Galaxy Z Trifold: The Next In Mobile Innovation. menafn.com (MENAFN – ForPressRelease) | Samsung Electronics today announced the launch of Galaxy Z TriFold, further expanding Samsung's leadership in new form factors for the mobile AI era. Built on a decade of …
(2025-12-02). Trump's Discombobulation of American Society. globalresearch.ca As the US just completed its annual Thanksgiving Day holiday, an opportunity for American families and friends to come together and express thanks for their lives and being recipients of living in what is immodestly referred to as the 'greatest' …
(2025-12-02). No Quarter: The White House's New 'War' Lets the President Kill First — and Pardon Drug Lords Later. scheerpost.com By: Joshua Scheer With the president claiming that we are in an armed conflict with the cartels — and with the AP reporting from a memo it obtained from the administration — the bar is being set incredibly low so that any president can create an "enemy" out of anyone. Here is some of what …
(2025-12-02). When a Duchess threatens to detonate: Australia braces for the Fergie files. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-02). CIS Commission on Human Rights to sit in Minsk on 5 December. eng.belta.by Members of the commission are set to examine 14 items. These include thematic reports on the observance of the right to a favorable environment and the observance of youth rights in CIS countries.
(2025-12-02). Detienen a Federica Mogherini, exvicepresidenta de la Comisión Europea. cubadebate.cu La portavoz comunitaria Anitta Hipper confirmó en la rueda de prensa diaria de la Comisión los registros llevados a cabo en el edificio del SEAE y precisó que la investigación tiene que ver con "actividades" llevadas a cabo en el "mandato previo", en referencia a la etapa en que estaba al frente de ese organismo el español Josep Borrell.
(2025-12-02). Putin recibe a enviado especial de la Casa Blanca para discutir plan de paz con Ucrania. cubadebate.cu Vladímir Putin se reúne en Moscú este martes con el enviado especial de la Casa Blanca, Steve Witkoff, para abordar el plan de paz promovido por Washington para poner fin al conflicto ucraniano. Previamente, a una pregunta sobre cuánto tiempo durará la reunión el portavoz del Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov, respondió que se prolongará "todo el tiempo que sea necesario".
(2025-12-02). Cuba asistirá a actos por aniversario 50 de la República Democrática Popular Lao. radiohc.cu La miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Marta Ayala àÅvila llegó a Vientiane para participar en los actos conmemorativos por el aniversario 50 de la proclamación de la República Democrática Popular Laos. | El jefe de Estado cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo, el pasado mes de septiembre, un fraternal encuentro con el secretario general del Partido Popular Revolucionario de Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, durante su histórica visita a la nación asiática enmarcada en el aniversario 51 de las relaciones bilaterales. | Cuba concede alta prioridad a las relaciones con Laos, lo cu…
(2025-12-02). Joaquín Sabina se despide los escenarios con un último concierto en Madrid (+ Videos). cubadebate.cu Aunque este concierto fue el último de su vida, dejó claro que no implica el fin de su vida artística. Al parecer, seguirá componiendo y sacando música, pero sin presentarse en vivo, por el desgaste que eso conlleva. En julio de 2024 Sabina anunció en un comunicado su intención de despedirse de los grandes escenarios.
(2025-12-02). Presidente del Parlamento cubano intercambió con directivos del Minjus. radiohc.cu El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (ANPP-Parlamento), Esteban Lazo Hernández analizó varios aspectos derivados del ejercicio de la más alta fiscalización al Ministerio de Justicia (Minjus), como antesala de la discusión del informe de sus resultados en el Sexto Período Ordinario de Sesiones del Parlamento, en su X Legislatura, convocado para el próximo 18 de diciembre. | En intercambio sostenido el fin de semana en la sede de dicha cartera, Lazo Hernández recordó que ese ejercicio constituye una oportunidad para el fortalecimiento de ese organismo de gran vínculo con la población; com…
(2025-12-02). Honduras: Una elección marcada por la abstención y la injerencia foránea. cubadebate.cu Los comicios generales del domingo en Honduras dejaron un panorama de incertidumbre y una profunda reflexión sobre el estado de la democracia en el país centroamericano. Una participación electoral históricamente baja, que no alcanzó el 43%, evidenció el desencanto de la población con una clase política que parece retornar al bipartidismo tradicional.
(2025-12-02). Cuba asistirá a actos por aniversario 50 de la República Democrática Popular Lao. radiohc.cu La miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, Marta Ayala àÅvila llegó a Vientiane para participar en los actos conmemorativos por el aniversario 50 de la proclamación de la República Democrática Popular Laos. | El jefe de Estado cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo, el pasado mes de septiembre, un fraternal encuentro con el secretario general del Partido Popular Revolucionario de Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith, durante su histórica visita a la nación asiática enmarcada en el aniversario 51 de las relaciones bilaterales. | Cuba concede alta prioridad a las relaciones con Laos, lo cu…
(2025-12-02). Presidente Díaz-Canel encabezó Primer Encuentro de Organizaciones de Personas con Discapacidad. radiohc.cu 
El presidente del Consejo de Defensa Nacional, Miguel Díaz-Canel participó este lunes en el Primer Encuentro de Organizaciones de Personas con Discapacidad que sesionó en el Palacio de Convenciones, de La Habana. | En su cuenta en la red social X, la Presidencia de Cuba informó que el mandatario destacó la significación del evento, como expresión de patriotismo y solidaridad, y la decisión de los participantes de dedicarlo al centenario del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016). | El jefe de Estado dijo que la cita constituye una oportunidad para examinar y perfeccionar el trabajo,…
(2025-12-02). L'orizzonte strategico della Mongolia in Eurasia — intervista con l'ex ministro degli Esteri. strategic-culture.su Appunti da un'intervista con l'ex ministro degli Esteri Erdenechuluun Luvsan | Segue nostro Il progetto Power of Siberia 2 si è affermato come una delle iniziative eurasiatiche più significative del decennio, non solo per la Russia e la Cina, ma anche per la Mongolia. Per comprendere meglio le implicazioni di questo corridoio infrastrutturale, ho recentemente intervistato il signor Erdenechuluun Luvsan, ex ministro degli Affari esteri de…
(2025-12-02). Rusia será el país invitado de honor en la Feria Internacional del Libro de 2026. cubadebate.cu En conferencia de prensa, el Instituto Cubano del Libro convocó a la 34 Feria Internacional del Libro de La Habana, a celebrarse del 12 al 22 de febrero de 2026 en su habitual sede del Parque Histórico Militar Morro-Cabaña, con la premisa martiana "Leer es Crecer". El evento tendrá a la Federación de Rusia como País Invitado de Honor.
(2025-12-02). Vice primer ministro de Vietnam llega a Cuba en visita oficial. radiohc.cu El compañero Ho Quoc Dung, viceprimer ministro de la República Socialista de Vietnam, llegó a Cuba para cumplimentar una visita oficial, en ocasión de las celebraciones por el aniversario 65 del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas bilaterales. | Una nota del Ministerio cubano de Relaciones Exteriores señala: Cuba concede alta prioridad y gran importancia a los vínculos con Vietnam, país al que nos unen históricos lazos de hermandad, forjados por el presidente Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969) y el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016)". | La fuente ratifica la admiración de los cubanos por las proezas del…
(2025-12-02). Cuba y Vietnam: Intenso y fructífero año 2025. cubadebate.cu La visita a Cuba del secretario general del Partido Comunista de Vietnam (PCV), To Lam, en 2024, y el intercambio con el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, realizado en ocasión del 80 aniversario de la Revolución de Agosto y el Día Nacional, llevaron a un nuevo momento la relación histórica entre ambas naciones.
(2025-12-02). Colombia's biggest far-right party expels leading presidential hopeful. colombiareports.com The Democratic Center (CD) said Monday that its leading presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe (no relation), has been excluded from the far-right party's increasingly chaotic primary. In a press statement, the party said that presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella had called the CD's leader, former President Alvaro Uribe (no relation), to inform him that the …
(2025-12-02). Defensa Civil declara normalidad en Holguín, Granma y Guantánamo tras huracán Melissa. cubadebate.cu Teniendo en cuenta que el trabajo desarrollado en los territorios impactados por el huracán Melissa, ha permitido la rehabilitación de los servicios vitales en gran parte de ellos, se decidió pasar a la normalidad las provincias de Holguín, Granma y Guantánamo. La provincia de Santiago de Cuba, continuará desarrollando las acciones de recuperación bajo la dirección del Consejo de Defensa Provincial y sus consejos de defensa municipales y de zonas.
(2025-12-02). Casa de las Américas convoca a la 66 edición de su premio literario. cubadebate.cu La Casa de las Américas convoca a escritores cubanos e internacionales a la edición 66 de su Premio Literario, en el que podrán concursar obras inéditas de teatro, literatura testimonial y ensayo de tema histórico-social. Hasta el 31 de enero de 2026 estarán abiertas las inscripciones de textos inéditos en español que no excedan las 500 páginas.
(2025-12-02). The Harsh Reality Behind Recruiting Mercenaries for the War in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Participation in foreign armed formations on the side …
(2025-12-02). Defensa Civil de Cuba declara normalidad en tres provincias tras huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu El Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil (EMNDC) de Cuba emitió en la tarde de este lunes la nota informativa No. 9 sobre el huracán Melissa. | Teniendo en cuenta que el trabajo desarrollado en los territorios impactados por el huracán Melissa, ha permitido la rehabilitación de los servicios vitales en gran parte de ellos, se decidió pasar a la normalidad las provincias de Holguín, Granma y Guantánamo. | La provincia de Santiago de Cuba, continuará desarrollando las acciones de recuperación bajo la dirección del Consejo de Defensa Provincial y sus consejos de defensa municipales y de zonas. | Las provincias q…
(2025-12-02). En Cuba confirman muertes por arbovirosis. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap) de Cuba confirmó este lunes 33 fallecidos por arbovirosis en el país, en medio de una situación epidemiológica compleja, donde el dengue y el chikungunya mantienen una amplia circulación. | La vicetitular del Minsap, Carilda Peña García detalló en la televisión nacional que de ese total, 12 muertes corresponden a dengue (siete de ellos menores de 18 años) y 21 a chikungunya (14 menores de 18 años). | Aunque el sistema de vigilancia de síndrome febril muestra un descenso gráfico general, la funcionaria alertó sobre un grupo de territorios donde la tendencia es al incremento.
(2025-12-02). USA contro Cina: la zona grigia marittima cinese e la controinsorgenza americana. strategic-culture.su Secondo i vertici militari statunitensi, le forze armate americane potrebbero non avere tempo sufficiente per dedicarsi a simulazioni di guerra "in stile cinese". | Segue nostro Contrastare le Operazioni Cinesi nella Gray Zone | Gli Stati Uniti sono ben consapevoli che la Cina, seppur sia una potenza essenzialmente tellurocratica, è perà≤ altamente specializzata e presente nei mari, in particolare nella dimensione marittima prossimale…