(2025-12-04). Israel announces plans to reopen Rafah border crossing but only for Palestinians to leave Gaza. radiohc.cu Israel has announced that it plans to reopen the Rafah border crossing as part of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, but only to allow Palestinians to leave Gaza. No humanitarian aid can enter to feed the starving people of Gaza. | According to the World Health Organization, more than 16,500 sick and wounded people need to leave Gaza for medical care. This comes as Israel says that the partial remains returned by Hamas do not match the two hostages remaining in Gaza. Palestinian militants are reportedly struggling to find the remains amid the rubble. | Meanwhile, Israel has continued its drone strikes in Gaza, killing…
(2025-12-04). Hamas Condemns Israeli Raids as "Attempt to Evade" Ceasefire Terms. english.almanar.com.lb 
Despite a ceasefire agreement that took effect on October 10th, the Israeli occupation military conducted a series of targeted raids across the Gaza Strip early Thursday. This localized escalation, according to local sources, appears to be an attempt to alter realities on the ground ahead of a potential next phase of the truce. Israeli warplanes …
(2025-12-04). Gaza amputees: Six thousand lives shattered by war. thecanary.co On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reveals a painful reality that reflects the scale of the humanitarian disaster left behind by the war, with nearly six thousand cases of amputation recorded over the past two years of aggression, most of them direct injuries caused by continuous bombing. In […] | By
(2025-12-04). U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Is Cover for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & West Bank. portside.org U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Is Cover for Ethnic Cleansing in Gaza & West Bank |
(2025-12-04). Israeli drone strike kills five in Gaza despite truce. newarab.com 
An "Five citizens, including two children, killed and others injured, some seriously, as a result of an Israeli missile strike" in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Younis, civil defence spokesman Mahmud Bassal told AFP. | The agency said the strike hit near the Kuwaiti Field Hospital…
(2025-12-04). CPJ's lifeline for Palestinian journalists in Gaza. CPJ Staff 
(2025-12-04). 'Not journalism — theater': Inside Israel's press tours to Gaza. Kholod Massalha 
(2025-12-04). Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reveals "respectful and cordial" conversation with Donald Trump. radiohc.cu Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro revealed details this Wednesday of the "respectful and cordial" telephone conversation with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, which took place approximately ten days ago. The Venezuelan leader advocated for state-to-state dialogue as a path to peace and diplomacy, amidst growing threats and the US military deployment near the Venezuelan coast.
(2025-12-04). Trump's Misdeeds: Who Will Judge Them? radiohc.cu By Hedelberto López Blanch* / Special Collaboration for Resumen Latinoamericano. | The arbitrary and criminal actions of convicted President Donald Trump are long and seemingly endless, as reflected in several articles by researchers and media outlets. | One of the latest actions demonstrating Trump's innate arrogance was his pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, imprisoned in the United States for drug trafficking and serving a 45-year sentence, while at the same time threatening to bombard Venezuela with false accusations of being a narco-state. | Last year, Hernández was convicted by New…
(2025-12-04). Converging Ideologies: China and Venezuela's Strategic Alignment Amid US Escalation. moderndiplomacy.eu China rejected US President Donald Trump's declaration that Venezuelan airspace was "completely closed," a move Beijing considered a "colonial threat" to Venezuelan national sovereignty and inconsistent with international law and the principles of the United Nations. This current US policy in Venezuela aims to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to step down and resign. President …
(2025-12-04). Senators Reintroduce Bill To Block Trump From Launching War With Venezuela. news.antiwar.com
(2025-12-04). Trump Commands Venezuela's Heavens Closed. orinocotribune.com
(2025-12-04). Maduro comenta detalles de su conversación con Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, comentó este miércoles detalles de la conversación telefónica ´respetuosa y cordial ª sostenida con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, ocurrida hace aproximadamente diez días. El mandatario venezolano abogó por el diálogo de Estado a Estado.
(2025-12-04). Maduro comenta detalles de su conversación con Donald Trump. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, comentó este miércoles detalles de la conversación telefónica ´respetuosa y cordial ª sostenida con su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump, ocurrida hace aproximadamente diez días. El mandatario venezolano abogó por el diálogo de Estado a Estado.
(2025-12-04). 'Technical Matter'. Expert weighs in on NATO admission. eng.belta.by Discussing the likelihood of NATO membership for Ukraine, Nikolai Platoshkin noted that for Russia there are two fundamental positions.
(2025-12-04). UN General Assembly Demands That Russia Return Ukrainian Children Amid the War. passblue.com 
The United States voted in favor with 90 other countries (many European), while Russia and 11 others voted against the resolution, which was non-binding. China and 56 countries, mostly from Africa and Asia, abstained, although South Africa voted yes for the first time on an Assembly resolution favoring Ukraine. "This is a real victory for …
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). A visit to 'Silent Noodle Shop': if you need help, please tap me>. ecns.cn Dec. 3 marked the 34th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At a noodle restaurant in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, run by eight hearing-impaired individuals, customers communicated with staff through writing and gestures, creating a quiet and warm atmosphere. Many regulars affectionately call it the "Silent Noodle Shop."
(2025-12-04). How The US—Australian Critical Minerals Deal Reframes the Future of Pacific Supply Chains. moderndiplomacy.eu "Our land abounds in nature's gifts of beauty, rich and rare. Advance Australia fair." Australia's national anthem spells it plainly. The southern land is a trove of critical minerals. In October, US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met in Washington to sign the critical minerals framework agreement, one that shifts the …
(2025-12-04). Sahand-2025 Drill: Iran emerges as regional security hub. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism drill, hosted by IRGC Ground Forces in East Azarbaijan province, signals Tehran's emerging leadership in a powerful Eastern coalition and its commitment to safeguarding regional security.
(2025-12-04). Strait of Hormuz remains world's most strategic zone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran's role in securing the world's key energy corridor.
(2025-12-04). 7 Palestinians injured in Israeli settler attack north of Al-Khalil (Hebron) in occupied West Bank: Palestinian medical sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-04). Putin: We'll take Donbass by military means or otherwise. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-04). Bangladesh's Gen-Z Revolution Hits an Election Wall. moderndiplomacy.eu The National Citizen Party (NCP) emerged directly from the youth-led uprising that forced Sheikh Hasina from power in 2024. Formed by students and young activists who had become the face of the mass revolt, the party sought to translate protest momentum into a formal political movement capable of breaking Bangladesh's long-entrenched two-party dominance. The NCP …
(2025-12-04). PGCC repeats baseless claims over Iran's trio islands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) has once again issued a statement repeating its long-standing and unfounded claims regarding Iran's three islands and the Arash gas field.
(2025-12-04). Republican lawmakers criticize Trump decision to pardon former Honduran president imprisoned in the U.S. for drug trafficking. radiohc.cu New details are emerging about President Trump's decision to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was released from prison on earlier this week. | Hernández was sentenced last year to 45 years in prison for trafficking hundreds of tons of cocaine into the United States. | In October, Hernández wrote a four-page letter to Trump seeking a pardon, claiming he had been unfairly targeted by the Biden administration. The letter was delivered by longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone. | Some Republican lawmakers have openly criticized Trump's decision. Republican Thom Tillis said: "It's a horrible…
(2025-12-04). Chinese company tests reusable rocket. ecns.cn LandSpace conducts the debut flight of its ZQ 3, or Rosefinch 3, carrier rocket in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Dec 3, 2025.The mission verified the overall plan for the testing, launch and flight of the ZQ 3 model, and demonstrated the compatibility of interfaces between various systems, according to LandSpace.
(2025-12-04). SC asks states, UTs to provide more staff to EC for SIR duty to ease pressure of BLOs. devdiscourse.com Taking note of a plea alleging extreme work pressure faced by booth level officers (BLOs) engaged in time-bound special revision of electoral rolls, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the states and union territories to consider deputing additional employees for reducing their working hours.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Finance for smaller companies boosted. ecns.cn China has continuously strengthened its inclusive finance support for small and micro firms during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), with the average annual growth rate of inclusive loans to these entities exceeding 20 percent during the period.
(2025-12-04). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Belarusian State Technological University. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the staff of Belarusian State Technological University as the educational institution marks its 95th anniversary.
(2025-12-04). Turkey Warns: Don't Hit Energy Infrastructure as Black Sea Attacks Escalate. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkey has called on Russia, Ukraine, and all other parties involved in the ongoing conflict to avoid targeting energy infrastructure and to ensure uninterrupted energy flows, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said following a series of attacks near Turkey's Black Sea coast. Last week, Ukraine claimed responsibility for a seaborne drone attack on two empty tankers …
(2025-12-04). Australia's education system is breaking our teachers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-04). Xi holds talks with Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Even human suffering is unequal and exhausting. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-04). Expert: Next year's fiscal moves to resemble 2025. ecns.cn China may stick to its "around 5 percent" annual growth target for 2026, while fiscal stimulus measures should mirror 2025 in scale and composition, with rebalancing proceeding gradually, said a renowned economist.
(2025-12-04). Volunteers key to advancing modernization. ecns.cn A file photo shows Wang Yizhi and her students at a border primary school in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.He called for efforts to promote throughout society the spirit of volunteers and to better leverage the active role of volunteers in order to facilitate social progress.
(2025-12-04). Murshidabad will not accept politics of riots, says Mamata after TMC MLA's suspension. devdiscourse.com Hours after the TMC suspended MLA Humayun Kabir for allegedly pursuing communal politics over his plan to lay the foundation of a "Babri Masjid-style" mosque, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the people of Murshidabad will never accept the "politics of riots". Without naming Kabir, Banerjee told a public rally in Murshidabad that the "Trinamool Congress does not practise communal politics and is firmly against it", invoking the district's pluralistic history to caution against attempts to disturb communal harmony. "We cannot forget the history of Murshidabad. Siraj-ud-Daulah is revered…
(2025-12-04). China targets vulgar, deceptive livestreaming practices. ecns.cn China's top cyberspace regulator said on Wednesday that a special campaign targeting violations in online livestreaming has so far shut down more than 73,000 problematic livestream rooms and 24,000 accounts.
(2025-12-04). RRB CEN 06/2025 Application Underway, Last Date Nov 27. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN-06/2025: The Ministry of Railways is receiving Online Registration and Application for over 5,800 vacancies for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 06/2025.
(2025-12-04). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 4. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 4.
(2025-12-04). Hegseth says he did not see survivors of first U.S. boat strike, insisting he's a busy man didn't stick around to watch. radiohc.cu U.S. Defense Secretary — or rather Secretary of War — Pete Hegseth is attempting to distance himself from the first U.S. airstrike on September 2 that targeted two shipwrecked men who had survived an earlier U.S. strike on a boat the Pentagon says was carrying drugs, without providing evidence. | Legal experts say the strike was without a doubt a war crime. Last week, The Washington Post reported Hegseth had given a verbal order to "kill everybody" on the boat. | Hegseth spoke Tuesday during a White House Cabinet meeting. He said: "I watched that first strike live. As you can imagine, at the Departmen…
(2025-12-04). All Cuban provinces restored to the island's electrical system. radiohc.cu Cuba's Ministry of Energy and Mines reported this Wednesday that all provinces are once again connected to the National Electrical System (SEN), following a partial power outage in the western region that occurred in the early morning hours. | The Ministry confirmed that the territorial connection has been fully restored, which will allow progress in the process of stabilizing and normalizing electrical service throughout the country. | The resumption of operations and stable generation at the Cienfuegos Thermoelectric Power Plant (CTE) in south-central Cuba and the units of the Energás plant in western Cuba supp…
(2025-12-04). Donald Trump says Iraqi PM nominated him for Nobel Peace Prize. newarab.com 
US President Trump's comment came at a pr…
(2025-12-04). Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision. portside.org Today's Labor Movement Needs a Bigger Vision |
(2025-12-04). Iran taking new steps to boost security along borders. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran is implementing new security measures along its borders to defend against reported escalating threats in the east and the west.
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron attend signing ceremony of cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended a signing ceremony of cooperation documents in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). US Opens $800 Million Consulate Compound in Erbil, Iraq. news.antiwar.com The US on Wednesday officially opened a new consulate in Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, that is said to be the largest US consulate building in the world. The compound sits on 206,000 square meters, or about 50 acres, and cost about $800 million to build, and is a sign that the …
(2025-12-04). China firmly opposes official exchanges between the U.S. and Taiwan region in any form: FM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes official exchanges between the U.S. and China's Taiwan region in any form, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Trump administration threatens to withhold money for SNAP benefits. radiohc.cu The Donald Trump administration is threatening to withhold money for food benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in most Democratic-controlled states next week, unless they share information on who exactly is receiving those benefits. | Earlier this year, the agriculture secretary had requested the information to verify the eligibility of 42 million recipients. Soon after, 22 states and the District of Columbia sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over the request. | In October, a federal judge issued a temporary injunction that prevents the Department of Agriculture from demanding the da…
(2025-12-04). HPBOSE 10th, 12th 2026 Board Exam Time Table Released. ummid.com The Himachal Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (HPBOSE) has released the time table (date sheet) of Class 10 and Class 12 2026 board exams on its official website hpbose.org.
(2025-12-04). CTET Feb 2026 registration starts, Apply before Dec 18. ummid.com Online registration and application process for the 21st edition of the Central Teaching Eligibility Test (CTET) February 2026 to be conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has started.
(2025-12-04). Russian troops destroy Ukrainian special force group. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Russian troops have destroyed a battle group of Ukraine's 225th separate assault regiment during an attempted counterattack near Alekseyevka in the Sumy Region.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). The attempted murder of a veteran journalist stirs fear, defiance in Colombia. John Otis/CPJ Andean Representative 
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). AI-powered traffic police go on duty in east China. ecns.cn The AI robot introduced by Hangzhou traffic police can perform standardized signaling based on traffic lights and use visual recognition technology to detect illegal behavior by non-motor vehicles.
(2025-12-04). Belarus' Industry Ministry denies fake news about Zubr-brand car production launch. eng.belta.by As of today, no enterprise in the sector has received official permission or any other authorizing documentation from the Belarusian Industry Ministry for the production of Zubr brand cars.
(2025-12-04). Myanmar releases 6 journalists in pre-election amnesty. cpj.org Bangkok, December 4, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the recent release of six journalists in Myanmar as part of a pre-election amnesty of more than 3,800 political prisoners, but urges junta authorities to free all remaining jailed members of the press. Those freed are Zaw Linn Htut (Phoe Thar), Htet Htet Khine, Nay Naw, Nyein Chan Wai, Aung San Lin, and Sithu…
(2025-12-04). Haj Committee invites applications for UPSC CSE Mock Interview. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has invited applications from candidates who have cleared the UPSC Civil Services Mains Exam 2025 for Free Mock Interview Guidance Program.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Rare black storks forage in winter. ecns.cn The black stork, a large wading bird known for its wariness, is often hailed as the "giant panda among birds."
(2025-12-04). Homegrown durian tantalizes taste buds. ecns.cn As the world's largest consumer and importer of fresh durian, China in recent years has sought to develop its own durian industry in the southern tip of Southwest China's Yunnan province — Xishuangbanna.
(2025-12-04). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-04). Ajanta Caves a heritage, must be preserved for generations to come: Robert Gill descendant. devdiscourse.com The Ajanta cave complex is a heritage that must be cherished and preserved for generations to come, according to Kenneth Ducatel, the great-great-grandson of renowned photographer and painter Major Robert Gill, who had documented the caves for years. Robert Gill, a British army officer, was commissioned by the Royal Asiatic Society to create a pictorial record of the Ajanta cave murals in 1845-46. He lived in these ancient Buddhist monuments for decades to complete this task. Four of his paintings are preserved at the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, an official said. Kenneth arrived in Chhatrapati Sambhajin…
(2025-12-04). New Book Unpacks How Zionism Is Mythologized in Hasbara. portside.org New Book Unpacks How Zionism Is Mythologized in Hasbara |
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Appetite for imported goods boosts consumption. ecns.cn Chinese consumers are displaying vibrant purchasing power for imported products and foreign brands, and this has become a key driver for consumption upgrade fueled by enhanced logistic efficiencies, preferential policies such as lower tariffs, and an expanded list of permitted imported goods.
(2025-12-04). Oppn's alliance ahead of Goa ZP polls not working out due to 'unresponsive' Cong, alleges AAP. devdiscourse.com The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday alleged that the proposed alliance of like-minded parties in Goa ahead of the December 20 zilla panchayat (ZP) polls was not working out due to the "unresponsive" Congress.
(2025-12-04). US Gains Influence in Iraq After Pipeline Battle Amid Iranian Drone Attacks. moderndiplomacy.eu In mid-July, Iranian-backed drones struck multiple oilfields in Iraq's Kurdistan region, targeting facilities operated by U.S. companies including HKN Energy and Hunt Oil. The attacks, likely retaliatory measures following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, halted nearly half of Kurdistan's oil production over four days. The strikes drew immediate ire from Washington, which long believed …
(2025-12-04). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-04). Asia Markets Mixed as Dollar Weakens Ahead of Fed Rate Decision. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets opened Thursday with a mixed performance as investors weighed weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and the Federal Reserve's looming policy decision. The Nikkei 225 rose 0.8%, while MSCI's broad Asia-Pacific index outside Japan fell 0.1%, dragged down by losses in Korea and New Zealand. Wall Street had advanced on Wednesday, led by small-cap stocks, …
(2025-12-04). China Eastern launches world's longest flight route from Shanghai to Argentina. ecns.cn With 282 passengers on board, China Eastern Airlines launched its new service to Buenos Aires via Auckland on Thursday. Flight MU745 took off from Shanghai Pudong Airport at 2: 19 a.m., marking the opening of the world's longest single-flight journey.
(2025-12-04). German firms keen on expanding in China. ecns.cn About 56 percent of German companies are considering more engagement with Chinese partners, with the primary motivations being business expansion in China and the need to adapt to "China Speed", the German Chamber of Commerce in China said in a survey released early this week.
(2025-12-04). Leader's aide warns PGCC not to play with Iran's redlines. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, cautioned Persian Gulf littoral states after the PGCC once again repeated claims over Iran's three islands and the Arash gas field.
(2025-12-04). 'We Must Stop Tinkering Around the Edges': Van Hollen Makes Case for Medicare for All Amid ACA Fight. portside.org 'We Must Stop Tinkering Around the Edges': Van Hollen Makes Case for Medicare for All Amid ACA Fight |
(2025-12-04). Sheikh Hasina's Future After Death Penalty. ummid.com In the wake of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, will her political career come to an end on the road?
(2025-12-04). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Belarus, Laos discuss expanding political, humanitarian ties. eng.belta.by The Belarusian ambassador held a meeting with Laos' Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Maithong Thammavongsa.
(2025-12-04). Queer cinema in Azerbaijan tells stories of visibility and survival. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-04). Debate over how to fight fascism exposes fault lines on the Left. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron jointly meet press. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). Taiwan's Lai Tells Xi: Fix China's Economy, Not Expand Territory. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to prioritise economic recovery over territorial ambitions, saying China's sluggish growth demands domestic attention rather than heightened pressure on Taiwan. Speaking at the New York Times DealBook Summit, Lai contrasted Taiwan's forecast growth rate of 7.37% with international projections placing China's 2025 growth slightly above …
(2025-12-04). SFDA Chief calls for unified global Halal mark. ummid.com Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) CEO, highlighted the urgent need for a unified global Halal mark.
(2025-12-04). Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales. grist.org 
Zillow, the largest real estate listing site in the U.S., has removed a feature that allowed people to view a property's exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints from the industry and some homeowners that it was hurting sales. | In September last year, the online real estate marketplace
(2025-12-04). Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction. portside.org Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction |
(2025-12-04). Belarus, Uzbekistan strengthen cooperation in digital security. eng.belta.by During the visit, a series of meetings took place between Belarusian and Uzbek colleagues.
(2025-12-04). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-04). In the age of AI, study of humanities still matters. ecns.cn With the rise of artificial intelligence, it is tempting to believe that the future belongs to coders, data scientists and engineers. But the past year has made something else equally clear: The world's biggest challenges — from the ethics of AI to climate resilience and social trust — cannot be solved with technical expertise alone. If anything, they are exposing the limits of a purely technocratic mindset.
(2025-12-04). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Iran sees surge in China-Europe rail traffic after new deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's rail authority says 40 trains from China have entered the country this year—compared to just seven over the previous seven years—following a major six-country transit alignment.
(2025-12-04). Malaysia next to ban social media for users under 16. ummid.com Malaysia is the latest country to impose ban social media for the users less than 16 years of age.
(2025-12-04). Russian President Putin's two-day India visit begins today: Defence, trade, media on agenda. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Russian President Vladimir Putin will land in Delhi on Thursday evening for a two-day state visit to India, during which the two countries are expected to finalise several agreements. The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is Putin's first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict. | This is Putin's first visit to India since 2021 and holds significant importance as it aligns with the 25th anniversary of the India—Russia strategic partnership and the 23rd annual summit between the two nations. Upon arrival, Putin will attend a private dinner hosted…
(2025-12-04). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-04). DAILY MEMO: Feds Detain U.S. Citizens and Take Street Vendor's Cash Box. lataco.com Federal immigration raids are escalating in intensity, with more people being profiled and taken without due process.
(2025-12-04). Hong Kong Fire: What We Know So Far. ummid.com At least 128 people have been killed in the deadliest fire in the recent history of Hong Kong that engulfed multiple high rise buildings Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-12-04). Trump Tightens H-1B Vetting With New 'Censorship' Test. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has introduced a sweeping new policy requiring U.S. consular officers to intensively scrutinize applicants for the H-1B visa, a program heavily relied upon by the American technology sector. The change was revealed in a State Department cable dated December 2 and obtained by Reuters. The H-1B program has long served as a …
(2025-12-04). China ranks first globally in six key scientific fields: latest reports. ecns.cn China has topped the global "research frontiers heat index" in six of 11 major scientific fields, while the U.S. leads in five, latest reports jointly released on Wednesday by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the global analytics firm Clarivate show.
(2025-12-04). Xi holds welcome ceremony for Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held a welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-04). CM inaugurates Digital Forensic Division, Advanced Equipment Laboratory in Dharamshala. devdiscourse.com Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the Digital Forensic Division and Advanced Equipment Laboratory in the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) in Dharamshala, an official statement said.
(2025-12-04). Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead. portside.org Trump to Disaster Victims: Drop Dead |
(2025-12-04). Rory McIlroy has a "rollercoaster" 1st round at the Australian Open, shoots 1-over 72. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy had a self-described "rollercoaster" of a round Thursday at the Australian Open.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Free Starlink in Sumatra as Soft Power Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Recently in Sumatra, Indonesia, there have been major landslides and flash floods that have caused extensive damage in affected areas such as Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. Severe damage has occurred in various areas. Thousands of homes have been damaged, infrastructure has collapsed and many victims have been separated from their families. This disaster …
(2025-12-04). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-04). Property mkt bracing for big overhaul. ecns.cn According to data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China constructed more than 11 million units of affordable housing and resettlement housing, benefiting over 30 million people.
(2025-12-04). Winter scenery of Changbai Mountain in NE China draws tourists. ecns.cn On Dec. 3, the snow-capped Changbai Mountain in Jilin attracted many visitors who came to experience its unique winter beauty. With the arrival of the new ice and snow season, tourism in Changbai Mountain continues to thrive. Tourists stroll through the snowy landscapes, capturing the scenery with their cameras, or gather around stoves for warm conversations while brewing tea and admiring the snow, fully immersing themselves in the charm of winter.
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Bangladesh tribunal issues arrest warrant against deposed PM Hasina's son. devdiscourse.com A special tribunal in Bangladesh on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina's expatriate son Sajib Wajed Joy, a month after sentencing his mother to death on charges of committing crimes against humanity.
(2025-12-04). Algeria upholds 7-year jail term for French sports journalist. newarab.com 
An Gleizes, 36, is France's only journalist imprisoned abroad, and his jailing comes at a time of diplomatic friction between "This is a huge disappointment," his lawyer, Emmanuel Daoud, told AFP. | "All of this is very surpris…
(2025-12-04). 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.
(2025-12-04). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-04). US Peace Institute Rebranded for Trump as Rwanda—Congo Deal Nears. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), a congressionally funded and officially independent institution, was thrust into political controversy after President Donald Trump's name was added to its building signage in Washington, D.C. The change comes just months after the Trump administration attempted a takeover of the institute by removing staff and installing its own …
(2025-12-04). World Council of Churches hold its Executive Committee Meeting in East China's Hangzhou. ecns.cn The World Council of Churches (WCC), at the invitation of the China Christian Council (CCC), convened its Executive Committee Meeting in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, from November 20 to 25, 2025.
(2025-12-04). China, Russia vow to defend WWII legacy. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, co-chaired the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultation in Moscow on Tuesday.
(2025-12-04). Administrative detention: Israel hunts al-Balboul brothers again. thecanary.co Mohammed and Mahmoud al-Balboul were again arrested, earlier this month, by Israeli occupation forces (IOF). Over the years, they have been repeatedly detained by the IOF. Although Mahmoud has now been released, his brother Mohammed remains in prison under administrative detention. Administrative detention—repeated arrests for the al-Balboul brothers On June 9, 2016, Israeli occupation soldiers […] | By
(2025-12-04). RAY McGOVERN: Trump Ukraine Plan AOA (Alive on Arrival). consortiumnews.com Yury Ushakov, Putin's man on Ukraine, said there's no firm plan for Ukraine yet and some American ideas are acceptable to Russia, some not. But the plan is not dead. By Ray McGovern Special to Consortium News Despite widespread rejection…
(2025-12-04). Restoration of Persepolis, Naqsh-e Rostam. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization is carrying out restoration work on parts of Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam, two of the country's most iconic ancient sites.
(2025-12-04). UPDATE 1-Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise. devdiscourse.com President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw, something Kyiv has flatly rejected.
(2025-12-04). The US Navy just lit another $9 billion on fire. responsiblestatecraft.org The United States Navy has a storied combat record at sea, but the service hasn't had a successful shipbuilding program in decades. John Phelan, the secretary of the Navy,
(2025-12-04). Trump must be stopped from destroying our democracy. onlineopinion.com.au Trump has chosen the path of disastrous authoritarianism. What would it take to stop him from destroying our democracy and replacing it with a dictatorship?
(2025-12-04). Putin: Russia to Take Donbas by Military Means or Otherwise, Talks with US Delegation on Ukraine "Productive" english.almanar.com.lb 
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in snippets from an interview, to be aired later on Thursday, that his country will take control of Donbass and Novorossiya by either military means or other methods. "It all comes down to this. Either we will liberate these territories by force of arms, or Ukrainian troops will leave these …
(2025-12-04). National security, defense power not subject to talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.
(2025-12-04). Macao launches barrier-free navigation service ahead of national para games. ecns.cn A barrier-free navigation service app was launched in Macao on Wednesday, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as the region prepares to co-host the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics.
(2025-12-04). Track AIPAC' website, a major shift of US public views on Israel. newarab.com 
Its profiles of Congress members from both the House and the Senate show detailed information on their donations related to Israel, ranging from those who received tens of thousands of dollars in donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and oth…
(2025-12-04). Xi, Macron attend closing ceremony of seventh meeting of China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the closing ceremony of the seventh meeting of China-France Business Council on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-04). UAE-backed paramilitary forces abduct political commentator in southwestern Yemen. Geoffrey King/CPJ Technology Program Coordinator and Tom Lowenthal/CPJ Staff Technologist
(2025-12-04). Sorry If This Is Antisemitic But I Think It's Wrong To Train Dogs To Rape Prisoners. caitlinjohnstone.com.au
(2025-12-04). Russian journalist Nika Novak missing from prison. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-12-04). US capital investments for something other than beating China. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-04). Kazakhstan police raid Orda, charge top editor over 'false information'. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-04). Pakistani journalist Sohrab Barkat detained over interview with opposition politician. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-04). CPJ welcomes 4 eminent executives to its board of directors. cpj.org
(2025-12-04). Revenue from Health Security se National Security Cess Bill will be shared with states for specific health schemes: FM in Lok Sabha. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-04). Sudanese journalist Taj al-Sir Ahmed Suleiman killed by RSF paramilitary in EL-Fasher. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-04). Chinese journalist Du Bin detained for third time, held since October. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-04). In addition to 40 pc GST, Health and National Security Cess will be levied on production capacity of pan masala unit: Sitharaman in Lok Sabha. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-04). Las Tunas consolida su trono en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La tropa oriental desató un vendaval de hachazos sobre los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus y los derribaron por fuera de combate 14-2, mientras su más cercano perseguidor, Matanzas, tropezaba en el Victoria de Girón. Yosmel Garcés acaparó los reflectores mediáticos con excelente actuación monticular.
(2025-12-04). Cuban Women Draw in their Debut in the World Cup Qualifiers. radiohc.cu Havana, December 3 (RHC) — The Cuban women's national team drew 2-2 with Saint Kitts and Nevis in their opening match of the Concacaf Women's World Cup qualifiers for Brazil 2027. | The Cubans started the match trailing in the 15th minute of the first half, forcing them to come out determined to mount a comeback in the second half. | Just 53 minutes in, Cecil Aldana leveled the score with a close-range finish, giving the home side a comfortable lead. The Antonio Maceo Stadium in Santiago de Cuba erupted in the 71st minute when Aldana converted a penalty to give them the advantage. | The Cuban team played bet…
(2025-12-04). Cuba Sends 18 Gladiators to Qualifying Tournament in Panama. radiohc.cu Havana, December 3 (RHC) — Cuba will rely on 18 competitors in the wrestling tournament that serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo. | Martín Torres, the national commissioner for this sport, commented that the event will be held from the 5th to the 7th of this month in Panama. The island nation has registered its six best men in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, as well as its six best women in freestyle. | The Greco-Roman team will be led by Luis Orta (67 kg), the Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, who will be joined by Kevin de Armas (60 kg), Yoel Antomarchi…
(2025-12-04). Reconocen en Roma labor de médicos cubanos en el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana. cubadebate.cu Esa labor solidaria cubana en Italia, en el campo de la salud, es continuación de la brindada en 2020 por brigadas del Contingente Médico Henry Reeve en las norteñas ciudades de Crema y Turín, durante la lucha contra la pandemia de la Covid-19.
(2025-12-04). Reconocen en Roma labor de médicos cubanos en el Día de la Medicina Latinoamericana. cubadebate.cu Esa labor solidaria cubana en Italia, en el campo de la salud, es continuación de la brindada en 2020 por brigadas del Contingente Médico Henry Reeve en las norteñas ciudades de Crema y Turín, durante la lucha contra la pandemia de la Covid-19.
(2025-12-04). Meet Noor Inayat Khan Only Woman With Indian Roots Honoured by French Post. ummid.com French postal service, La Poste, has honoured Noor Inayat Khan with a commemorative postage stamp for her role in the French Resistance as an undercover British agent during the Second World War.
(2025-12-03). White House defense of Trump boat killings raises alarm over war powers, legality, and lethal authority at sea. nationofchange.org After confirming a second strike that killed survivors of a September boat bombing, the White House insists President Trump can target anyone labeled a "narco-terrorist" while legal experts and lawmakers warn the actions resemble murder, not self defense.
(2025-12-03). Pope Leo Warns US Against Launching a War in Venezuela To Remove Maduro. news.antiwar.com Pope Leo XIV has warned the US against invading Venezuela to oust President Nicolas Maduro amid a major US military buildup in the Caribbean and threats of the US launching a regime change war. Leo was asked about the US threats against Venezuela during a press conference he held on his way back from Lebanon, …
(2025-12-03). London Solidarity Thousands March for Gaza UK Hunger Strikers. thinktank.pk Thousands filled the streets of London on the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, demanding justice for Gaza and urgent action for UK hunger strikers held on remand. Protesters carried powerful messages — "End the genocide," "Support our hunger strikers," and "Holocaust survivor descendants against Gaza genocide." Speakers accused global powers of …
(2025-12-03). Israel intensifies Gaza attacks, amid expansion of 'Yellow Line'. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Gaza: Egypt rejects Israeli decision to open Rafah for exit only. newarab.com 
According to the Egyptian State Information Service, Citing an Egyptian official, the service stated that "any agreement to open the crossing will cover both entry and exit,…
(2025-12-03). The Security Council's Resolution on Gaza Makes Trump Its New Overlord. ips-dc.org
(2025-12-03). Israel accused of 'manoeuvring' as it says Gaza crossing open one way only. aljazeera.com Israel says the crucial Rafah crossing with Egypt will open in the coming days, but only for Palestinians to exit Gaza.
(2025-12-03). ICC Has Taken 'Confidential' Measures To Protect Court From US Sanctions. popularresistance.org International Criminal Court (ICC) officials on Monday said the court is implementing countermeasures to protect the court from US sanctions, but they will remain confidential to ensure their effectiveness. | The officials spoke in The Hague on the first day of the annual meeting of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP), which is made up of representatives from 125 countries that have ratified the ICC's founding Rome Statute. | The gathering is taking place at a time of unprecedented threats to the court, prompted mostly by its investigation into Israeli officials over alleged war crimes in Gaza and the occupied P…
(2025-12-03). Israel says four soldiers injured in clash with Hamas fighters. newarab.com 
The US-brokered ceasefire, which came into effect on 10 October, remains fragile, with the Gaza government media office stating that Israel has violated the truce on an almost daily basis. | The Israeli military said that during an op…
(2025-12-03). Hillary Clinton wants to gaslight young people about Israel's genocide but she's too late. thecanary.co Failed presidential candidate Hillary Clinton fears the independence of younger generations. And in a vomit-worthy new interview, she has launched a desperate attack on them in defence of Israel's genocide in Gaza. Zionist neoliberal warhawk Clinton has a track record of trying to gaslight people about the genocide (and the occupation of Palestine more generally). […] | By
(2025-12-03). UN endorses Trump-backed Gaza plan, drawing condemnation from Palestinians. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-03). Gaza Reveals How Britain Is Run. popularresistance.org British history. Its political system has utterly failed to confront a genocide. | Rather, that system has allowed the British establishment to be complicit in one of the worst horrors of our time — Israel's two-year offensive against Palestinians, complete with ethnic cleansing, systematic attacks on schools and hospitals, and crimes against humanity. | Now, under a current supposed ceasefire, Israel is still killing Palestinians and their plight in Gaza remains dire, as the world sees the extent of the mass destruction visited on them. | Throughout the attacks on Palestinians in Gaza, British leaders have…
(2025-12-03). Israel preparing to receive remains found in northern Gaza. aljazeera.com Hamas and Islamic Jihad members say remains recovered in northern Gaza are that of another Israeli captive.
(2025-12-03). US-Venezuela tensions: Your questions answered. aljazeera.com US-Venezuela relations have reached boiling point. Here's everything you need to know.
(2025-12-03). U.S. Peace Council Statement: Trump Orders No-fly Zone Over Venezuela. wibailoutpeople.org 
December 2, 2025 On November 29, U.S. President Trump announced that he had ordered the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela "closed in its entirety." The United States has no legal authority to close Venezuelan air traffic. This unilateral declaration, issued without U.S. Congressional or United Nations approval, constitutes a brazen escalation of military aggression and …
(2025-12-03). Why did it take months to free a US teen from Israeli prison? aljazeera.com What it took to release a Palestinian-American teen from an Israeli prison.
(2025-12-03). Rahimi named Iran flagbearer at Asian Youth Para Games 2025. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Zahra Rahimi was chosen as the flag-bearer of Iran at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
(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). Sliding rupee not a weak rupee even as it breaches the psychological barrier of 90/dollar: Report. devdiscourse.com A sliding rupee is not a weak rupee even as it breaches the psychological barrier of 90 per US dollar, but it is expected to recover with a trade deal likely to be completed before March 2026, a report said.
(2025-12-03). LOP Demands Urgent Regulations on Biometric Voter Verification Kits. plusnews.ug Leader of the Opposition (LOP) Joel Ssenyonyi has demanded that the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs urgently table long-promised regulations governing the use of Biometric Voter Verification Kits (BVVKs) ahead of the January 15, 2026, general elections. Raising the matter during Tuesday's plenary sitting, chaired by Speaker Anita Among, Ssenyonyi said Minister of Justice …
(2025-12-03). Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown. aljazeera.com Latest surge of federal agents comes as Donald Trump says National Guard will soon be deployed to Louisiana city.
(2025-12-03). INSURANCE COMPANIES SAY "NO THANKS" TO AI RISK COVERAGE. trendsjournal.com AIG, Great American, and WR Berkely are among the major insurers asking regulators to allow them to refuse to insure against risks that might arise from the use of AI agents and chatbots.
(2025-12-03). Trump's push for peace in Sudan is doomed to fail. newarab.com 
It has been just over a month since the In the aftermath of that bloody episode, US President Donald Trump has publicly
(2025-12-03). Defend our Juries hail the November wave of Action as "the most widespread act of civil disobedience of our time" thecanary.co Defend our Juries have been crunching the numbers on the Lift The Ban November wave of Action. They say it will go down in history as the most widespread act of civil disobedience of our time. Here's a bit of a breakdown from them: 650+ arrests In November, we have seen more than 650 arrests […] | By
(2025-12-03). Why is My Energy Bill Even Higher? wattsupwiththat.com It is encouraging that opposition parties have started to challenge the Net Zero orthodoxy. The Green Blob should be left in no doubt that the trolley bus has been diverted and it is coming for it. Time to get out of the way.
(2025-12-03). Lebanon, Israel civilian officials hold first talks in decades. newarab.com 
Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held their first direct talks in decades on Wednesday, as part of a The meeting took place at the
(2025-12-03). France: Macron Should Address Repression in China Visit. hrw.org Click to expand Image | French President Emmanuel Macron and China's President Xi Jinping during the official welcoming ceremony in Beijing on April 6, 2023. | © 2023 Sipa via AP Images | (Paris) — French President Emmanuel Macron should privately and publicly stress the importance of human rights in Sino-French relations during his visit to China from December 3 to 5, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. Macron's visit is one of several top-level engagements between European and Chinese leaders amid the complex and shifting geopolitical relationships among Europe, China, and the United States.Presi…
(2025-12-03). Ola Electric deploys 250-member taskforce to clear service backlogs, signals major after-sales overhaul. devdiscourse.com Ola Electric has initiated a major service reboot, deploying a 250-member rapid-response team across the country to address its after-sales backlogs and stabilise customer support, as per company sources.
(2025-12-03). The Neo-Ottoman Doctrine and the Inevitable Confrontation in the Levant. moderndiplomacy.eu The harsh anarchy endemic to the Middle Eastern system has, with predictable certainty, intruded upon the core interests of the Turkish Republic. In response, Ankara has labored, over the last two decades, to delineate its preferred sphere of influence through the strategic rubric of the neo-Ottoman doctrine. Historically, until the partial collapse of the Bashar al-Assad regime's authority …
(2025-12-03). AI will play defining role in governance, citizen empowerment in coming years: Meghalaya CM. devdiscourse.com Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday emphasised that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a defining role in governance, development and citizen empowerment in the coming years.
(2025-12-03). White House denies Trump nodded off during cabinet meeting. aljazeera.com The White House is denying accusations President Donald Trump was struggling to stay awake during a cabinet meeting.
(2025-12-03). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-03). Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold SNAP Funds From Democratic-Led States. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins told President Donald Trump at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday. USDA sought data from states earlier this year related to their administration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP… |
(2025-12-03). Merchants of Myth: new report exposes plastic recycling as costly failure. commondreams.org A new
(2025-12-03). Mogherini freed from custody in corruption probe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Former EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini freed from custody in College of Europe corruption probe on Wednesday.
(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…
(2025-12-03). Garda set to deploy tasers in major shift in Irish policing. thecanary.co In a potentially significant change to how Irish police operate, 128 gardaí will be issues with Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs), more commonly known as tasers. A taser is a weapon designed to incapacitate through use of two small darts that send an electric shock into the person who has been shot with them. The devices […] | By
(2025-12-03). Netanyahu sends envoy to Lebanon for talks on bilateral ties under U.S. pressure. haaretz.com According to Netanyahu's office, the move marks the first attempt to establish a foundation for economic relations and cooperation between Israel and Lebanon, which do not have diplomatic ties…
(2025-12-03). Israeli culture minister threatens Tel Aviv cinema budget over Human Rights film festival. haaretz.com The Israeli government is targeting the Solidarity Human Rights Film Festival, scheduled to open Thursday at Tel Aviv's Cinematheque. The minister alleges the festival is supported by 'anti-Israeli' organizations, naming groups including the Israeli-Palestinian Bereaved Families Forum and Breaking the Silence…
(2025-12-03). Do Miracles Prove Theology? Muslims vs. Christians. muslimskeptic.com Christian apologist Cameron Bertuzzi, host of the program Capturing Christianity, a platform that describes its mission as "revealing the intellectual side of Christianity," recently issued a challenge to Muslims: Muslim friends, I need your help. I've been digging into the Eucharistic miracle at Tixtla (and a few others with medical documentation), and I keep …
(2025-12-03). NATO's Five Percent Gamble. counterpunch.org 
The agreement by NATO members to raise defense spending to 5 percent of GDP by 2035 has been welcomed across Western capitals as a moment of strategic clarity. After years of uneven commitments and familiar handwringing, the alliance finally appears ready to shoulder more responsibility in a world that feels less secure by the day.
(2025-12-03). NEW WARNING THAT GENE-EDITED FOODS ARE NO SAFER THAN GMOs (WHAT WE'VE FORECAST FOR YEARS). trendsjournal.com Is genetically altering a food crop just mimicking what happens naturally over time in nature, and similar to selecting for features, as has long been done in agriculture and animal breeding?>
(2025-12-03). Far-right Israeli MK calls for IDF airstrikes on Palestinians who set fire to waste in West Bank. haaretz.com Officials noted that West Bank Palestinians lack proper waste facilities; far-right ministers sided with the MK, saying, 'The simplest thing is to send an F-16 to put out the fire'…
(2025-12-03). Rebeca Grynspan Eyes UN Leadership, Calls for Equality and Reform. moderndiplomacy.eu Rebeca Grynspan, Costa Rica's former vice president and current secretary-general of the UN Conference on Trade and Development, is a frontrunner to become the next United Nations secretary-general. The selection process formally began last week, as member states were invited to nominate candidates to succeed Antonio Guterres of Portugal from January 1, 2027. Publicly declared …
(2025-12-03). Over 1.6 million people donate blood in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 1,621,911 Iranians donated blood in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.
(2025-12-03). Shin Bet urges mayors to help prevent recruitment of young Israelis for Iranian espionage. haaretz.com Haaretz has learned that, in recent months, Shin Bet agents have met with several municipal leaders in central Israel. One mayor said Shin Bet agents met school principals 'to create quality awareness campaigns for youth'…
(2025-12-03). Who's behind push to designate Muslim Brotherhood a terror group? responsiblestatecraft.org It all happened in a flash. Two weeks ago, Texas
(2025-12-03). Fixing healthcare failures in U.S. and in Lewiston, Maine. peoplesworld.org 
Efforts to reform U.S. healthcare fall short. Preventable deaths are excessive, access to care is often impossible, costs are high, and profiteering thrives. Individual solutions replace common purpose. Hope lies with an activated working class fighting for equitable, accessible, humane, and effective healthcare. Maine people are now collecting signatures for a petition on the 2026 …
(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). France Wants "Strategic Autonomy" with China — But at What Cost to the EU? thinktank.pk As French President Emmanuel Macron embarks on his fourth state visit to China from December 3 to 5, 2025, the trip underscores Beijing's deepening footprint in Europe while spotlighting Paris's delicate balancing act. Invited by President Xi Jinping, Macron's itinerary includes stops in Beijing and Chengdu, blending high-level diplomacy with cultural exchanges. This visit arrives …
(2025-12-03). Malawian Disability Rights Advocate Honored. hrw.org (New York) — Hilda Macheso, a Malawian disability rights advocate, is the 2025/2026 recipient of the Human Rights Watch Marca Bristo Fellowship for Courageous Leadership in Disability Rights, Human Rights Watch announced today on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. | Click to expand Image | Hilda Macheso presenting at the 10th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Yerevan, Armenia, September 2024. | © Private | Macheso is an emerging advocate for the rights of young people with disabilities in Malawi. She has played a key role in strengthening na…
(2025-12-03). How Will AI Hiring Affect Your Next Job Search? fairobserver.com The power of generative AI has rapidly reached a level where anyone can fake it and make it in almost any field. With just a few text prompts, AI can produce a chart-topping song or write hundreds of lines of code faster than any human. And when it comes to job search, AI means it's…
(2025-12-03). Making Aid Work: Why Western assistance failed in MENA region. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Girlfriend in Mbale. plusnews.ug 
Police in Mbale City have finally arrested 35-year-old Musitafa Kaziba alias Mudogo, for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, Shamira Nagudi, 23, a resident of Wagagai Cell, Nkoma Ward in Northern City Division. Nagudi was reportedly stabbed in the stomach on Friday night following a domestic dispute. According to authorities, Kaziba accused her of infidelity, which led to …
(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). Banks are driving "the biggest fossil fuel buildout of our lifetime" thecanary.co The world is facing an unprecedented fossil fuel boom based on Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) development. According to a new mapping project launched on 2 December, 279 new LNG projects are in the planning stage around the world. Banks pushing fossil fuel Backed by global banks, this is driving gas expansion and will add billions […] | By
(2025-12-03). Trumpian Nonsense on Employing Native-Born Workers. counterpunch.org 
There are so many absurdities coming out of the Trump administration on the economy that it's hard to keep up. But one recurring theme with a solid basis in a misunderstanding of statistics is the claim that employment of native-born workers is exploding under Trump, after plummeting under Biden. We even got an official tweet
(2025-12-03). Episode Eight: Legalized Takings. theintercept.com 
Donald Scott was killed in his home by an ad hoc team of raiding cops who were looking for marijuana — but the larger prize may have been his 200-acre Malibu ranch.
(2025-12-03). Film Festival in Cuba, blend of cultures. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The Havana International Festival of New Latin American Cinema is celebrating its 46th edition, and among the surprises sure to please audiences is a selection of seven films presented by Churubusco Azteca Studios.
(2025-12-03). Punjab BJP seeks videography of Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti elections. devdiscourse.com A Punjab BJP delegation on Wednesday met the state election commissioner and sought directions for mandatory videography of the entire election process for the upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls.
(2025-12-03). Iran achieves remarkable growth in trade with D-8 members in 5 years. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) emphasized that Iran's trade relations with D-8 member states have grown by over 150 percent in the past five years, reaching $22 billion. However, while this figure indicates significant trade potential among the group's members, it still falls short of the desired level.
(2025-12-03). On Beauty Queens, the Press Corps, and the Collapse of Journalistic Courage. counterpunch.org 
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality." — Desmond Tutu In November, the director of the Miss Universe Thailand publicly called
(2025-12-03). Iran changes mind about not attending 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's football federation has reconsidered its stance on attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw and will send two representatives to the ceremony.
(2025-12-03). Europe's largest producer bans fur farming, pressuring UK government over imports. thecanary.co Poland is Europe's largest fur producer and the world's second largest, behind China. But on 2 December, the president signed legislation banning fur farming, with an 8-year phase-out. Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland, said: Moments ago, I signed the Animal Protection Act, which introduces a ban on fur farming in Poland. This is a decision that […] | By
(2025-12-03). US, Russia find 'no compromise' on territory after Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
High-stakes The meeting…
(2025-12-03). Russia-Türkiye gas negotiations. uwidata.com Türkiye's natural gas import contracts with Russia are set to expire at the end of 2025, and negotiations have accelerated as the deadline approaches. According to Turkish media reports, alongside both governments, Russia's Gazprom and Türkiye's state pipeline operator BOTA≈û are still at the negotiating table. As talks between Türkiye and Russia continue, two closely …
(2025-12-03). 'A beacon for Wilmington': Former prisoners, politicians urge state to reconsider plan to shutter Plummer work-release center. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? When Tony Dunn was freed from a Delaware prison in the late 1990s, he didn't go straight home. | Instead, he transitioned at the Plummer Community Corrections Center, a work-release and skills training facility near where he lived in Wilmington. | For Dunn, that placement made all the difference in his return to society. | "There were a lot of basic skills that I didn't know that I didn't have," Dunn said. "And the staff there — the counselors, the guards and some of t…
(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.
(2025-12-03). "Greater Israel" : The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(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.
(2025-12-03). The Latest Judicial Guidance on AI: White text, bias, fakes, hallucinations, the use of AI by litigants in person and lawyers. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Guidance for Judicial Office Holders (31 October 2025) In the introduction this Guidance note announces that "It updates and replaces the guidance document issued in April 2025", which shows the speed at which AI is developing. It "sets out key risks and issues associated with using AI and some suggestions for …
(2025-12-03). REUTERS NEXT-Blackstone CTO says data leaks keep him up at night. devdiscourse.com Blackstone's Chief Technology Officer is increasingly concerned about data leaks and which platforms can help manage safety, he told the Reuters NEXT conference in New York on Wednesday.
(2025-12-03). Claim: Household Bills are Causing Mental Distress but Recycling More can Help. wattsupwiththat.com If you are worried about green energy prices, apparently the solution is to recycle more.
(2025-12-03). Why did India order smartphone makers to install a government app? aljazeera.com Privacy concerns lead India to rescind order demanding pre-installed cybersecurity app on all new mobile devices.
(2025-12-03). South Korea's President Lee Hails Trump, Hopes for North Korea Dialogue Restart. moderndiplomacy.eu Since taking office in June, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has pursued "pragmatic diplomacy" with major global powers, including the U.S. and China. Lee has held two summits with former U.S. President Donald Trump and finalized a trade deal involving a $350 billion U.S. investment package. The South Korean leader has also sought to …
(2025-12-03). Have we reached peak fossil fuels? Wind solar met all new energy demand in Q1-Q3 '25. nationofchange.org That statistic requires us to conclude that there was no growth in fossil fuels globally during that period. Ember anticipates that Q4 will show the same result.
(2025-12-03). TMC MP Mahua Moitra claims 4 Bengali migrants thrown out of Nayagarh; Odisha police, BJP deny charge. devdiscourse.com With TMC MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday alleging that four Bengali-speaking Indians were "thrown out" of Nayagrah district in Odisha since they are Bengalis, the BJP asked her not to damage the cordial relationship between the two neighbouring states by making "false" claims.
(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
(2025-12-03). 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.
(2025-12-03). 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…
(2025-12-03). 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.
(2025-12-03). 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). Amnesty: RSF committed war crimes in Sudan's Zamzam camp. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Export from West Azarbaijan province up 57% in 8 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN The value of export from West Azarbaijan province, located in northwestern Iran, increased by 57 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, an official with the province's customs department announced.
(2025-12-03). What France and Haiti Saw in the Declaration That America Didn't. whyy.org France and Haiti saw powerful possibilities in the Declaration's language about rights and equality, but those possibilities felt threatening inside the early United States.
(2025-12-03). Can the CHIPS Act Truly Cut America's Reliance on Taiwan's Semiconductor Industry? moderndiplomacy.eu In 2022, US President Joe Biden officially signed the CHIPS and Science Act, a form of protectionism for the domestic manufacturing industry and a reduction in dependence on the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, commonly known as TSMC (Hart et al., 2022). However, the question is, is it possible for the US to truly disengage from …
(2025-12-03). Iran, Russia, China pen 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.
(2025-12-03). Guinness World Records suspends Israeli submissions citing. haaretz.com The policy, apparently in place for over two years, came to light after an Israeli charity was denied a record attempt. Guinness is open to reconsidering applications in partnership with a UN aid agency and said the policy is subject to monthly reviews…
(2025-12-03). Leader receives thousands of women, girls on Mothers' Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received thousands of women and girls from across the country on the occasion of National Mother's Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA).
(2025-12-03). RF Kuang drops out of UAE lit fest amid BDS Sudan boycott call. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Business management software that shields you from policy chaos. newarab.com 
You're watching policy whiplash reshape your hiring pipeline while Picture this: your finance team scrambles to model tariff scenarios while HR juggles visa backlogs, and your IT manager won…
(2025-12-03). Labour MPs fall for 'Led by Donkeys' China sting. thecanary.co Twenty of Keir Starmer's MPs have been secretly recorded during online meetings with a Chinese firm. They believed the firm wanted to invest in the UK but in reality, this turned out to be a sting operation by campaign group, Led by Donkeys (LBD). Labour MPs court fictitious Chinese investor The business meetings with the […] | By
(2025-12-03). Fetterman among Senate Democrats targeted for backing Trump's judicial nominees. whyy.org A progressive group is targeting two Senate Democrats and an independent senator who In a weeklong advertising campaign that b…
(2025-12-03). Minionzatwork: Why Europe Wants War Trump Wants Out: Dr. Gilbert Doctorow on the EU's Fracture. gilbertdoctorow.com It is always very nice to be invited to address new audiences via new broadcasting partners. Here is the podcast created a day ago in conversation with Immanuel John, the first host in Belgium to engage with me. It is far reaching, going back in time to explain my involvement in things Russian for decades, …
(2025-12-03). Isfahan's Vank Cathedral draws 500,000 visitors annually, Armenian council member says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – About 500,000 people visit Vank Cathedral in the Armenian district of [New] Jolfa in Isfahan each year, a member of the Armenian Caliphate Council of Isfahan said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-03). Does the Global Sea-Level Rise Have a Sinusoidal Variation. wattsupwiththat.com I analysed the Tidal Gauge results of 9 ports in the northern regions of the Atlantic Ocean and above up to the Arctic Ocean. The analysis was very simplistic but showed promise so now a more detailed analysis will be carried out using procedures and methods developed more recently.
(2003-12-25). Solar solace: G-B communities find light in darkness. tribune.com.pk 
For Shamim Ara, a resident of Aliabad, the onset of winter in Gilgit-Baltistan has long been synonymous with paralysis. As the mercury plunges below freezing between November and May, the region's power grid effectively collapses, leaving households to grapple with outages that can last up to 20 hours a day. | "Life becomes paralysed," says Shamim, describing the annual ordeal where the simple act of maintaining a home turns into a battle against the cold and the dark. Cooking meals by candlelight and worrying about keeping children warm have been the defining features of winter for generations in these high-a…
(2003-12-25). Lindblad follows Verstappen's path. tribune.com.pk 
Red Bull fast-tracked Max Verstappen into Formula One as a 17-year-old in 2015 and in Arvid Lindblad, confirmed as a Racing Bulls driver on Tuesday, they believe they have another special teenage talent. | The Briton, who also has a Swedish passport and is of Indian heritage on his mother's side, turned 18 on August 8 and will be one of the youngest Formula One drivers of all time when he debuts in Australia next March 8. | Only four-times world champion Verstappen, Canadian Lance Stroll and Italian Kimi Antonelli were younger when they started out. | Formula One's governing body changed the rules after Versta…
(2025-12-03). Trump Administration Proposes Gutting Mile-Per-Gallon Auto Rule. commondreams.org President Trump's Department of Transportation today formally proposed gutting CAFE mile-per-gallon standards, which save billions of gallons of gas and save consumers billions at the pump. The agency signaled its intent to finalize the actions by year's end.Trump's action is illegal because the CAFE law requires that the standards be set at the "maximum feasible" level, yet the new weak rule ignores not just the feasibility of clean technology but the existence of millions of efficient cars on the road."In one stroke Trump is worsening three of our nation's most vexing problems: the thirst for oil, high gas p…
(2025-12-03). Second Druze cleric dies after detention in Suweida: reports. newarab.com 
Reports from Local outlets and activists say Maher Falhout died shortly after surrendering himself to the faction, though The New Arab could not independently verify the claim. | Al-Mutni died less than two days after his ar…
(2025-12-03). State Library Victoria under fire as leaked report exposes deep cultural decay. independentaustralia.net 
(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…
(2025-12-03). Manitowoc, WI: Know Your Rights Training December 6, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS training /meeting on Saturday Dec. 6, 2025 from 1-3 pm, at the Parkview Playhouse, 932 S 12th Street., Manitowoc, WI ICE has declared that they are now going to move into places of worship as they need to get more aggressive to meet their quotas of cruelty. Join us as Deisy Espana …
(2025-12-03). 'Collective punishment': Family home of suspect demolished in West Bank. aljazeera.com Apartment building belonging to the family of bombing suspect Abdul Karim Sanoubar demolished by Israel on Tuesday.
(2025-12-03). Iranian pulls out of taekwondo bout with Israeli in protest. newarab.com 
Iranian athlete Rozhan Goudarzi withdrew from a Iran does not recognise Israel and prohibits any contact between Iranian and As a result, Iranian athletes have long avoided competing against Israelis, often by withdrawing, seeking disqualification or presenting medical certificates. | "Roz…
(2025-12-03). Amid funding threats, Philly's Mazzoni Center marks World AIDS Day by recommitting to the fight. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Doctors and public health experts in Philadelphia and from around the country are calling on local communities and the federal government to continue support for HIV prevention and treatment programs at a time when funding for such initiatives is under debate. | The Mazzoni Center, an LGBTQ-focused health care organization based in South Philly, marked the 38th World AIDS Day this week with a virtual panel event of experts focused on improving access to care, including Dr. A…
(2025-12-03). Kyagulanyi Urges Luwero Residents to Turn Massive Rallies into Election Victory. plusnews.ug 
The National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi has urged residents of Luwero District to translate the overwhelming support at his rallies into votes in the upcoming general elections. On Tuesday, Kyagulanyi campaigned in Luwero, addressing rallies at Zirobwe Town Council, Kalule Trading Centre, and Kyegombwa SDA playground. His presence attracted large crowds, with …
(2025-12-03). Putin, U.S. envoy meeting ends with no compromise plan for Ukraine. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | A five-hour meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff that ended after midnight on Wednesday failed to produce a compromise plan for settling the Ukraine crisis. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov on Wednesday described the conversation as "extremely useful, constructive and highly informative," saying that …
(2025-12-03). Uganda reaffirms support for ICC amidst global challenges. independent.co.ug 
The Hague, Netherlands | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Justice Norbert Mao has said that despite the attacks against the International Criminal Court (ICC), its judges and officials across the world, Uganda remains a strong supporter of the court In a significant diplomatic engagement on December 2nd 2025 at the World Forum in The Hague, Norbert Mao, …
(2025-12-03). After Canadian Police Raid Homes, Six Peace Activists Face Charges. popularresistance.org London, Ontario police carried out coordinated pre-dawn raids on November 25 against four homes across southern Ontario, targeting members of the anti-war and Palestinian-solidarity group World Beyond War (WBW). The raids bring to six the number of peace activists charged in relation to a protest of more than 100 people against the Best Defence Conference in London at the end of October, an arms-industry gathering attended by Israeli-linked weapons manufacturers and Canadian military officials. | The sweeping operation saw officers burst into homes at 6 a.m., frighten children, seize personal electronic devices a…
(2025-12-03). 'Forest to Desert' project, an opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The 'Forest to Desert' project is an exceptional opportunity for tourism development in Shahroud county, Semnan province, said Shahroud Governor Mohammad-Hassan Asafari.
(2025-12-03). Kharanaq historical fortress restored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A restoration work on the historic Kharanaq fortress in Ardakan county, central Iran, has been completed, provincial authorities said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-03). COMESA launches inquiry into acquisition of Cold Solutions East Africa by Inspired Evolution. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The COMESA Competition Commission has formally opened an inquiry into the proposed acquisition of Cold Solutions East Africa Holdings Limited by Inspired Evolution Managers Limited, setting in motion a regional regulatory review of the transaction under the bloc's competition rules. In a Merger Inquiry Notice dated November 27, 2025, published today …
(2025-12-03). A Review of District Attorney Hochman's First Year in Office. aclusocal.org 
Angelenos deserve a district attorney who protects communities through policies rooted in safety, equity, and care. Yet L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman's record reflects a hardline approach to prosecution. | Our latest report outlines five public policy issues L.A. County advocates and community members have tracked during D.A. Hochman's first year in office that reveals a pattern of extreme and debunked approaches to crime, many that will increase mass incarceration. | The five sections of the report cover D.A. Hochman's decisions to: | reinstate the death penalty in Los Angeles; | oppose the Racial Ju…
(2025-12-03). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-03). YOUR BRAIN'S FIVE STAGES OF LIFE. trendsjournal.com Analyzing MRI scans from more than 3,800 people ranging in age from newly born to their 90s, researchers at the University of Cambridge have found our brains go through five distinct stages as we grow and age.
(2025-12-03). High Court blocks Netanyahu nominee to lead Sde Teiman abuse leak inquiry. haaretz.com Justices say former judge is not a senior civil servant as the court required. One said that his temporary appointment raises concerns that he would act as 'the minister's emissary' and increases the risk of the probe becoming politicized…
(2025-12-03). World Cup 2026: FIFA Needs to Act on Human Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, US, July 28, 2024. | © 2024 Alika Jenner/FIFA via Getty Images | (Washington, DC) — FIFA, the international soccer governing body, needs to match its lofty rhetoric on rights with concrete action, a coalition of human rights organizations, trade unions, and fans groups said today. FIFA is holding its World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on December 5, 2025, and awarding its first "FIFA Peace Prize." The Sport & Rights Alliance, Dignity 2026, ACLU, AFL-CIO, Amnesty International, Human…
(2025-12-03). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Is Back And Targeted Southeast Los Angeles Ripping Parents From Their Children and More. lataco.com Border Patrol Is Back after their week-long hiatus, targeting Southeast Los Angeles and other areas, ripping parents from children, chasing workers and almost killing one, arresting a U.S. citizen, and targeting street vendors again. At the same time, ICE also continued its new practice of conducting roving raids alongside its targeted attacks. We are now dealing with a new two-headed monster that, in some cases, works together.
(2025-12-03). Your Questions Answered: How Jury Duty Protects Your Rights. aclu.org Jury service is a civic duty as important as voting, but receives far less attention from the everyday citizens who may be called to serve. | For many people, jury service is nothing more than something dramatized on TV. In fact, a jury summons is often a source of dread. But would people still groan at performing their civic duty if they thought about how jury service allows ordinary people to directly shape our justice system? | The right to a jury of one's peers is enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and has always been a vital part of America's system of checks and balances. Juries were designed to be a cru…
(2025-12-03). Critics Warn "Trump Accounts" Won't Address Most Families' Needs. truthout.org On Tuesday, Dell Technologies founder Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, announced that they will donate $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for 25 million children in the U.S. The money would bolster "Trump accounts" launched by the White House in July by providing each eligible child with $250 for their account's growth. The program has faced widespread criticism for providing rich… |
(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.
(2003-12-25). Football world braces for 2026 World Cup draw with Trump presiding. tribune.com.pk 
The draw for the 2026 World Cup ⚪ the biggest edition of football's global showpiece ever held ⚪ takes place in Washington on Friday with US President Donald Trump expected to feature prominently in proceedings. | The expanded 48-team tournament ⚪ up from the 32-nation field that competed at the 2022 Qatar World Cup – will be played across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19 next year. | Trump's attendance at the Kennedy Center ceremony underscores his rapport with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who has made several visits to the White House and even joined Trump at international summ…
(2025-12-03). 200 Luminaries from the Arts and Business World demand release of "Palestinian Mandela" juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) —
(2025-12-03). Kremlin aide: No breakthrough in Russia-US Ukraine peace negotiations. tehrantimes.com Five hours of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and top United States negotiators did not yield a breakthrough on a possible Ukraine peace deal, a Kremlin aide said early Wednesday, CNN reported.
(2025-12-03). UN Tourism chief offers full support for Iran's plan to develop intl. investment guide. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The UN Tourism chief has praised Iran's recent institutional reforms and investment initiatives, saying the agency is ready to help prepare an international guide for tourism investment in the Islamic Republic.
(2025-12-03). Solidarity on Trial in Greece. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold signs outside a Greek court in Mytilene, January 13, 2023, in support of 24 activists who were prosecuted for helping rescue migrants and asylum seekers in the Mediterranean Sea. | © 2023 MANOLIS LAGOUTARIS/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-12-03). Public Can Help Cut Cost of Water. plusnews.ug 
"Water is life," so the saying goes. Owing to its indispensability, governments have an obligation to ensure citizens have access to it at the lowest possible cost. Despite being one of the most resource-endowed countries in the world, Uganda still struggles to guarantee universal access to safe water. According to the Ministry of Water and …
(2025-12-03). The Horse of Jenin: Lost sculpture inspires story of resilience. newarab.com 
It is also a city where, for 20 years, a towering horse sculpture, crafted from war debris by a visiting German artist and local residents during the In October 2023, Israeli forces took the horse away; to this day, the sculpture's fate is still unknown. | The sculpture was intr…
(2025-12-03). MAGA fearful after narrow GOP win in red Tennessee district. peoplesworld.org 
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The coattails of Donald Trump in rural America and redistricting four years ago that split the Democratic city of Nashville into thirds gave Republican congressional nominee Matt Van Epps a 54%-45% win over progressive State Rep. Aftyn Behn, D-Nashville, in a special election in Tennessee's vacant 7th Congressional District. Behn, whose platform included sharp …
(2025-12-03). Libya says to repatriate more sub-Saharan African migrants. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Living with the Qur'an: A week-by-week guide to spiritual growth. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). WATEX 2025, an opportunity to introduce new technology, attract investment. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 21st Iran International Water and Wastewater Exhibition (WATEX 2025) commenced on Wednesday, December 3rd, at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground and will host water industry professionals for four days.
(2025-12-03). Imran Khan healthy but cut off in jail, sister says. newarab.com 
(2025-12-03). Thames Water profits rise to £400m as bills rise by a third. thecanary.co Thames Water have secured a profit of £414m in just six months, following a 31% increase in customer bills in April. Despite this, the company claimed there was uncertainty on its "status as a going concern". It added that it might have to be temporarily nationalised in the "very near term" if it is unable […] | By
(2025-12-03). GIVING THANKS FOR OUR BLESSINGS MEANS SAYING 'NO THANKS' TO POLICE STATE TYRANNY. trendsjournal.com We find ourselves approaching that time of year when, as George Washington and Abraham Lincoln proclaimed, we're supposed to give thanks as a nation and as individuals for our safety and our freedoms.
(2025-12-03). Hanson's Anti-Migration Populism Rides New Wave of Discontent in Australia. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia's anti-immigration firebrand Senator Pauline Hanson is experiencing a striking resurgence, with her One Nation party climbing to polling levels not seen since the late 1990s. While her rise echoes global hard-line rhetoric including U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed focus on border control analysts say Hanson's momentum is rooted firmly in domestic frustrations. Global Winds, …
(2025-12-03). Civilians Flee As the Fight Between M23 and FARDC Instensifies. plusnews.ug 
Fierce fighting between the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and coalition forces has forced civilians in parts of South Kivu province to flee to Rwanda since Tuesday, local sources have said. The clashes, which erupted on Monday, have spread across several areas including …
(2025-12-03). Reach A Hand Uganda marks World AIDS Day with campaign targeting young people. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda commemorated World AIDS Day 2025 through an awareness campaign dubbed "i Know Kati" loosely translated as "I Know Now". The campaign focussed on sensitizing young people, particularly ghetto youth, on the importance of testing to increase voluntary testing amidst debunking myths around HIV transmission and ARVs. The …
(2025-12-03). IRGC navy to hold military exercise in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) — The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a military exercise named after the late Iranian Navy commander Mohammad Nazeri in the Persian Gulf.
(2025-12-03). Exhibition reveals A Case for Montalbano in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) The exhibition "A Case for Montalbano in Cuba," at Vitrina de Valonia in Havana's Plaza Vieja, is one of the offerings of the 27th Italian Culture Week.
(2025-12-03). Cameroon: Prominent Opposition Leader Dies in Custody. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Anicet Ekane, Cameroon, 2019. | © Private | (Nairobi) — The death in custody of a prominent Cameroon opposition leader, Anicet Ekane, should be impartially, promptly, and effectively investigated, Human Rights Watch said today.Ekane, 74, the leader of the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (Mouvement africain pour la nouvelle indépendance et la démocratie, MANIDEM) party, died on December 1, 2025, at the State Defense Secretariat (Secrétariat d'État à la Défense, SED), a detention facility in the capital, Yaoundé. He was detained on October 24 on security cha…
(2025-12-03). The politics of perception. independent.co.ug 
How Museveni's rallies now reflect a curated campaign era — and what the opposition reveals COVER STORY | JULIUS BUSINGE | On the morning of December 1, 2025, a convoy of police trucks wound through the streets of Mbarara, ferrying what appeared to be a sea of supporters toward La Rooftop Lounge. From there, they …