(2025-12-19). Escalation in Southern Gaza: Airstrikes Target Khan Younis, Rafah Amidst Truce Violations. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces intensified military aggression in southern Gaza Strip early Friday, launching a series of airstrikes on the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah. In Khan Younis, Israeli warplanes targeted the Bani Suheila area east of the city, with simultaneous machine-gun fire directed at eastern neighborhoods accompanied by artillery shelling. Additionally, Israeli naval vessels …
(2025-12-19). Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition Joins Increase Of 2026 Sailings To Gaza. popularresistance.org The 18 national campaigns of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla coalition (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, International Campaign to Break the Siege, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, United States) met in Dublin, Ireland December 5-7, 2025 to plan for many more vessels to sail to challenge the illegal Israel naval blockade and the genocide of Gaza. | Israel continues to break the ceasefire in Gaza and has escalated the vicious attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their land in the West Bank.
(2025-12-19). Proxy theater in the Persian Gulf: Israel scripts, UAE performs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's war on Gaza has been marked by mass civilian deaths, starvation tactics, and the destruction of homes, hospitals, and refugee camps. At a time when international courts and human rights groups are demanding accountability, the United Arab Emirates has not stepped back. It has stepped in.
(2025-12-19). Houthis detain 10 more Yemeni UN staffers. newarab.com 
The Houthis have harassed and detained dozens of UN staff and aid workers in the past years, accusing them of spying for the United States and Israel ⚪ charges that carry the death penalty in Yemen, and that the UN has sharply rejected. | The rebels have stepped up such arrests since the start of the Gaza war more than two years ago, and more rece…
(2025-12-19). Israel nervous over biggest deal ever? Most advanced Elbit defenses be indirectly leveraged by Iran. hindustantimes.com Israel's defence establishment is on edge after the United Arab Emirates was revealed as the buyer behind a secret $2.3 billion arms deal with Israeli defence giant Elbit Systems — the largest in the company's history. The agreement, involving advanced laser-based J-MUSIC aircraft protection systems, has triggered concerns in Israel over erosion of its military edge, technology leakage, and China's potential access to sensitive Israeli defence technology through the UAE. With most details under publication ban, the deal is fuelling debate amid a post-Gaza surge in Israeli weapons exports.
(2025-12-19). UN chief warns Gaza crisis still dire despite famine being averted. tribune.com.pk 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that while famine in the Gaza Strip has been averted, the humanitarian situation remains extremely fragile, with more than 75% of the population facing acute food insecurity and critical risks of malnutrition. | "Famine has been pushed back. Far more people are able to access the food they need to survive," Guterres told a news conference at the UN headquarters in New York. "Gains are fragile, perilously so." | He said 1.6 million people in Gaza, more than 75% of the population, are projected to face "extreme levels of acute food insecurity and critical ma…
(2025-12-19). Miami summit to address future of Gaza agreement as Israel continues lethal strikes. tehrantimes.com The United States Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will hold talks in Miami, Florida, with senior officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey as efforts continue to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, even as Israel violates the truce on the ground.
(2025-12-19). Hamas reaffirms objectives on the 38th anniversary of their founding. iacenter.org December 19, 2025 The Hamas Online English Mirror posted the following statement on Dec. 14, 2025On the 38th anniversary of the founding of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), we affirm the following: — The Al-Aqsa Flood Operation is a firmly-rooted milestone in our people's path of struggle and independence. We follow the path of the martyred leaders, committed to the blood and sacrifices of our people until liberation of the land and holy sites, whatever the sacrifices. — Throughout two full years of aggression against our people in the Gaza Strip, the occupation has succeeded only in the crimi…
(2025-12-19). Israel attacks Gaza by air and sea as mediators meet in US. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carried out a wave of air and naval strikes on In
(2025-12-19). Israeli bombardment in southern Gaza prevents recovery of bodies. tehrantimes.com Israel killed four Palestinian civilians, including a woman, as a result of a series of airstrikes carried out by warplanes targeting the town of Bani Suheila, east of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, WAFA reported Friday.
(2025-12-19). Democrats release several new images from Epstein estate. tribune.com.pk 
Congressional Democrats released dozens of new images from the estate of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday, a day before the US Justice Department is required by law to release unclassified files from its investigation of the disgraced financier. | The latest batch of images includes close-ups of sentences from "Lolita," a book about a man's obsession with a 12-year-old girl, scribbled in black ink across a woman's body — chest, foot, neck and back; redacted identification cards of women from Russia, Morocco, Italy, Czech Republic, South Africa, Ukraine and Lithuania; and a late…
(2025-12-19). Trump helps genocide-denying Epstein islander Dershowitz tout book. thecanary.co The White House has told reporters that the US would be "lucky" to have Donald Trump stand for a third term as US president. A clear breach of the US constitution, which limits presidents to two terms. Trump and his chief of staff are both on record recognising that a third term is unconstitutional, though […] | By
(2025-12-19). Las nuevas fotos del caso Epstein que hicieron públicas los demócratas del Congreso de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu Un comité de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de EE.UU. publicó este jueves un lote con casi 70 fotografías de los legatarios del fallecido delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein. Se trata de la tercera publicación de este tipo de un total de más de 95.000 fotos que el Comité de Supervisión ha obtenido de las propiedades personales de Epstein.
(2025-12-19). Las nuevas fotos del caso Epstein que hicieron públicas los demócratas del Congreso de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu Un comité de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de EE.UU. publicó este jueves un lote con casi 70 fotografías de los legatarios del fallecido delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein. Se trata de la tercera publicación de este tipo de un total de más de 95.000 fotos que el Comité de Supervisión ha obtenido de las propiedades personales de Epstein.
(2025-12-19). US Relied on Illegal Sanctions To Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker. portside.org US Relied on Illegal Sanctions To Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker |
(2025-12-19). Trump threatens military aggression against Venezuela despite American public opposition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to rule out a military invasion of Venezuela, asserting his objectives are clear to President Nicolás Maduro.
(2025-12-19). Protest! Trump's War on Venezuelan NYC 5pm. iacenter.org Protest! Trump's War on Venezuela Venezuela belongs to the Venezuelan People Times Square (43 & Broadway) — Friday, Dec. 19, 5: 00 PM More info: cbalbertolovera@gmail.com…
(2025-12-19). Kremlin eyes Latin American storm: Is Venezuela the next proxy flashpoint in US-Russia tensions. hindustantimes.com The Kremlin has confirmed preparations for fresh contacts with the United States as speculation grows over possible Russia-US talks on Ukraine in Miami. Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov said Moscow is seeking updates on consultations between Washington, Europe and Ukraine. Peskov also dismissed reports that Turkey plans to return Russian S-400 missile systems, calling the claims unfounded. Addressing rising tensions around Venezuela, he warned the situation is "potentially very dangerous," reaffirming Russia's support for its ally Caracas and urging restraint to avoid unpredictable escala…
(2025-12-19). Bill To Block Trump From Launching War With Venezuela Fails. popularresistance.org The House on Wednesday voted down a War Powers Resolution meant to block President Trump from launching a war with Venezuela without congressional authorization, as required by the Constitution. | The bill failed in a vote of 211-213, with nine representatives not voting. Just three Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the bill: Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA), and Don Bacon (NE). One Democrat, Henry Cuellar (TX), voted against the legislation. | The legislation would have directed the president to remove "United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that h…
(2025-12-19). Venezuela Strongly Condemns US Threat Of Blockade. popularresistance.org In an escalation of the US empire's ongoing illegal sanctions on Venezuela, US President Donald Trump has announced a "full blockade" of the sovereign nation and its oil tanker fleet. He claimed the measure would remain in place until Venezuela "returns all the oil, land, and other assets" he alleged were previously stolen from the US. The announcement ignited an immediate response from the Venezuelan government, followed by all state institutions and international allies. | "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America," Trump wrote on social media this…
(2025-12-19). Murders in the Caribbean: Can antiwar forces stop Trump's aggression? iacenter.org By John Catalinotto December 19, 2025 December 13. The U.S. Naval Death Fleet in the Caribbean escalated toward open war earlier this week by committing an act of piracy against a ship carrying oil from Venezuela to Cuba. This escalation comes at a time when Congress is openly questioning the legality of the fleet's unjustifiable attacks on small motorboats in the region, where it has murdered more than 85 people while destroying more than 20 boats since August. Does the conflict among and within the ruling-class parties — the MAGA Republicans and the Democrats — create an opening that allows the anti…
(2025-12-19). Venezuela Defense Minister Vows To Defend the 'Homeland at Any Cost' After Trump's Blockade Threat. news.antiwar.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez has said Venezuela would defend the "homeland at any cost" in response to President Trump's declaration that he's imposing a blockade on all "sanctioned" tankers entering and leaving Venezuelan ports. "We say to the US government and its president that we are not intimidated by their crude and arrogant …
(2025-12-19). President Maduro Says Trump's Actions Reveal True Intentions for Venezuela, Calls for Great Colombia Unity Amid More Killings at Sea (+Petro). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "The truth has been revealed," Maduro said. These recent US actions and statements serve to demonstr…
(2025-12-19). Trump's war on it's all about the oil!/ By Dan Kovalik. voicesfromsyria.com Trump's war on
(2025-12-19). Machado's Nobel win facilitates war crimes and plunder, Julian Assange argues. tehrantimes.com The Swedish government violated its own laws by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, according to an explosive legal brief filed by Julian Assange.
(2025-12-19). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-19). Imperialist Realism, Functional Sovereignty, and the Structural Encirclement of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Diego Sequera and Ernesto Cazal — Dec 15, 2025 | The United States' National Security Strategy 2025, published last week but dated November, is a text that transcends the imprint of a technical manual or a diplomatic wish list. | It is, rather, a political act at a turning point: the first official US document that starts, albeit in a veiled way, from the somewhat less veiled awareness of US decline as a starting point. | However, the document attempts to manage the fragments of decline, to gather them around a doctrine for hemispheric reaffirmation where its "backyard" is proclaimed as the region of its…
(2025-12-19). Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado: Murder is an Act of Love. globalresearch.ca The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, María Corina Machado, leader of the opposition Vente Venezuela party, told Face the Nation on December 15 that "
(2025-12-19). What a U.S. invasion of Venezuela would mean. strategic-culture.su BARRING a sudden change of heart by US President Donald Trump, the world will soon witness US imperialism's bullying of a hapless Third World country: Venezuela. The US' real motive for this blatant aggression is not as Trump claims America's need to defend itself from the invasion of illegal drugs. Its inarguable purpose is the same as that for invading Iraq in 2023, which threw the Middle East into the chaos we see today.
(2025-12-19). Venezuela int'l conference: U.S. delegates defy 'no-fly zone'. iacenter.org By Mairead Skehan Gillis December 16, 2025 Caracas, Venezuela A delegation from the U.S. traveled to Venezuela to attend the People's Assembly for Peace and Sovereignty in our Americas held in Caracas from December 9—11. The activists represented organizations opposing U.S. imperialist wars and took part in a coordinated week of action across 100 cities from November 15-23 to demand "No U.S. War on Venezuela!" and "No Troops on Our Streets!" Opening day of People's Assembly for Peace and Sovereignty in our Americas, Caracas, Venezuela, Dec. 9, 2025. (PHOTO: Mairead Skehan Gillis) It was of utmost importance…
(2025-12-19). Deception and lies from the White House to justify a war in Venezuela? We've seen this movie before in run-ups to wars in Vietnam and Iraq. |
(2025-12-19). Outrage as Bihar CM Nitish pulls down Muslim doctor's Hijab. ummid.com In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage.
(2025-12-19). US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on global justice: ICC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the United States' recent sanctions on two of its judges.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-19). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-19). EU agrees to loan Ukraine $105 billion after bid to use Russian assets fails. tehrantimes.com European Union leaders reached a deal early Friday on a $105 billion loan to keep Ukraine's economy and military from a budgetary blackhole through 2027. While it didn't come about in the way some of them wanted, the fact it came about at all has been hailed by top officials as a win for the bloc, CNN reported.
(2025-12-19). After Tukey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV may visit Algeria next. newarab.com 
(2025-12-19). The China-Egypt Partnership: A Blueprint for South-South Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu We know that Egypt and China belong to the developing countries of the Global South, and this will strengthen the strategic partnership between them. This partnership has achieved unprecedented successes under the leadership of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. This partnership will witness even greater success over the next …
(2025-12-19). Preliminary data records a reduction in road fatalities. sanews.gov.za Preliminary data records a reduction in road fatalities | The Department of Transport's mid-term festive season preliminary road safety report shows a decline in road fatalities compared to the same period last year, with 113 lives saved. | "The number of fatal crashes last year this time was 545, compared to the 431 we have seen this year. The fatal crashes took 638 lives last year this time compared to 505 persons this year," Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, said on Friday. | Addressing a media briefing in Cape Town on the preliminary report of the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign for the 2025…
(2025-12-19). Japan's security moves draw sharp criticism. ecns.cn People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov 21, 2025."Japan must learn from its defeat 80 years ago and recognize that challenging the universal pursuit for peace is a blatant act leading only to its self-destruction," it said.
(2025-12-19). UAE exposed as secret buyer in huge arms deal with Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $ 2.3 billion contract signed last month by Israeli arms maker Elbit Systems, a report states.
(2025-12-19). Sindh universities told to remove faculty from administrative posts. tribune.com.pk 
The immediate removal of all faculty members occupying non-teaching or administrative positions in Sindh's public universities has been ordered by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC). | Currently, there are approximately 30 public universities in Sindh. In most institutions, faculty members are serving in key roles such as Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell, ORIC, and other budgeted and non-budgeted posts. Many vice-chancellors justify this practice by citing the universities' severe financial crises, arguing that faculty members holding additional charges i…
(2025-12-19). Asteroid named after Chinese space-tech expert Qi Faren. ecns.cn Qi Faren, a renowned Chinese space technology expert, speaking at an academic seminar held at Beijing Institute of Technology, December 6, 2025.An asteroid has been named after Qi Faren, a renowned Chinese space technology expert, according to the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
(2025-12-19). TikTok signs joint venture deal to end US ban threat. tribune.com.pk 
TikTok said Thursday it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban over its Chinese ownership. | The move caps a lengthy tussle over the hugely successful video-sharing app in the world's largest economy, where TikTok says it has more than 170 million users. | According to an internal memo seen by AFP, TikTok CEO Shou Chew told employees that the social media company and its Chinese owner ByteDance had agreed to the new entity. | Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX are on board as major investors, the memo said…
(2025-12-19). Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests. tribune.com.pk 
Police fired teargas at farmers protesting the EU's planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur in Brussels Thursday, as Brazil opened the door to postponing its signature to win over reluctant Europeans. | About 1,000 honking tractors rolled into the Belgian capital, where the deal loomed large over an EU summit focused on funding Ukraine's war effort. | EU plans to have the pact sealed this week were thrown into disarray by Italy joining fellow heavyweight France in demanding a delay. | The last-mile upset drew a now-or-never ultimatum from Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva — but he…
(2025-12-19). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-19). China strongly condemns U.S. plan to sell massive advanced weapons TaiwanÔºöFM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the U.S. plan to sell massive advanced weapons to China's Taiwan region, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a press conference on Thursday.
(2025-12-19). EconoScope | Hainan FTP takes major step forward in China's opening-up policy. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has taken a major step in China's opening-up as islandwide special customs operations come into effect, fully implementing a policy framework featuring zero tariffs, low tax rates, a simplified tax system, and freer trade and investment.
(2025-12-19). Two months on, ceasefire feels like siege. electronicintifada.net For most families, "returning home" means pitching tents beside the ruins of their houses.
(2025-12-19). R563 remains closed amid serious safety risks. sanews.gov.za R563 remains closed amid serious safety risks | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has confirmed that the affected section of the R563 will remain closed to traffic after geotechnical assessments found the area to be unsafe for public use. | The decision follows the development of a sinkhole along the R563 near the N14 intersection in recent weeks. Based on the latest assessments, the department has resolved not to open the temporary road as previously considered. | Departmental officials remain on site and are set to begin excavating trenches to physically prevent vehicles from illegally accessing th…
(2025-12-19). Afghanistan seeks to bolster health co-op with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation from Afghanistan's Food and Drug Administration met with Iranian counterparts in Tehran on Wednesday to explore the potential for expanding ties in the health sector.
(2025-12-19). China's UN envoy calls on Japan to 'retract erroneous remarks'. ecns.cn "The International Day Against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations aims to urge the international community to remember the harm of colonialism, accelerate the ongoing decolonization process, and end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations," Fu said.
(2025-12-19). Official Says 11 States Open to Stopping Residents From Voting at DOJ's Request. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a confidential draft agreement to more than a dozen states that would require election officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified during a federal review of their voter rolls. The agreement — called a memorandum of understanding, or MOU — would hand the federal government a major role in election administration… |
(2025-12-19). EIB Lends ‚Ǩ20M to Aisti to Scale Bio-Based Acoustic Tile Production in Finland. devdiscourse.com The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture-debt loan with Aisti, a Finnish manufacturer of bio-based suspended ceiling panels, to help the company double its production capacity and accelerate the shift to healthier, recyclable construction materials across Europe. The investment supports EU climate goals, rural development, and the circular economy.
(2025-12-19). PM hails anti-smuggling drive as crackdown on petroleum lifts revenue by 82%. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded recent anti-smuggling efforts by the Pakistan Customs, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported that curbs on smuggling of petroleum products had driven an 82 per cent rise in revenue during the first five months of the current fiscal year, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. | The prime minister's remarks came during a weekly FBR performance review meeting, where he praised enforcement measures and directed authorities to intensify action against tax evasion and illicit trade, according to the Prime Minister's Office. | Officials briefed the meeting on p…
(2025-12-19). Ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle among seven dead in plane crash. geo.tv 
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is seen during a Daytona 500 media day in February 2022. — Reuters/FileRetired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was killed in a plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning,…
(2025-12-19). The bevy of billionaire media barons. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette December 15, 2025 In pre-revolutionary France, when nobility ruled and the bourgeois class was struggling for power, the term "fourth estate" was applied to the press, deemed watchdogs over the clergy, nobility and commoners — the first, second and third estates. The more modern interpretation of the media's role still places them separate and aloof from governments, businesses and workers. But under late-stage capitalism, the media has become completely corporatized, monopolized and controlled by a small number of superrich capitalists. Any idea that corporate media plays a watchdog role t…
(2025-12-19). In 2025, The Israeli Army Was The 'Worst Enemy Of Journalists'. thedissenter.org 
(2025-12-19). Is ‚Ǩ90 Billion from Europe Sufficient to Help Ukraine Defeat Russia? thinktank.pk The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has entered a critical phase as of late 2025, with questions surrounding Ukraine's ability to sustain its defense efforts. Key factors include access to reliable energy supplies from Europe, substantial financial aid packages, and the influx of fresh military reinforcements. Understanding the Role of European Fuel in Ukraine's …
(2025-12-19). Paradoxically, 'Donroe Doctrine' could risk US interests. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's new
(2025-12-19). From rules-based order to rule by fear: America's democratic unravelling. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). Deadly attacks hit Taipei metro stations, three killed, suspect confirmed dead. tribune.com.pk 
Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on Friday involving smoke bombs and stabbings killed at least three people, the Taiwanese city's fire department said, adding that the suspect was also dead. | Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said the attacks at Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan station were "a deliberate act", although the motive was not immediately clear. | Cho said in a statement that the suspect wore a mask and threw "five or six gasoline bombs or smoke grenades" at Taipei Main Station. | According to the Taipei City Fire Department, a total of four people were confirmed dead including the suspect, a 27-ye…
(2025-12-19). Tehran-Moscow's regional and global concerns. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — Iranian foreign minister's visit to Moscow signals a new push to align Tehran and Russia on key bilateral projects and pressing regional and global crises, from the North-South corridor to international security.
(2025-12-19). Why the Thai—Cambodian Dispute is a Strategic Problem. moderndiplomacy.eu The Thai-Cambodian tension is almost uniformly treated as a manageable bilateral issue, serious but contained, sensitive but familiar. This is a mistake. The real implication of the dispute is not the danger it poses of immediate escalation but rather what it indicates of the future security order of Southeast Asia and of ASEAN's decreasing strategic …
(2025-12-19). Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar has agreed to cancel surplus Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes, prompting the federal government to reopen previously shut local gas wells from January 2026. Local gas from the closed fields is expected to start flowing into the system from January. | The gas fields were earlier shut down to manage surplus LNG cargoes. Government sources said Qatar has now agreed to cancel 24 LNG shipments for 2026, while the federal cabinet had previously approved the diversion of 45 LNG cargoes on December 12, citing declining domestic demand. | Ministry of Petroleum sources said the surplus cargoes had previously fo…
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(2025-12-19). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-19). Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday's session in the red as investors resorted to profit-taking ahead of the upcoming roll-over week, despite the benchmark index touching a fresh all-time intra-day high earlier in the day. | "PSX witnessed a profit-taking day today as the market headed into the Roll-over week starting Monday," said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. The KSE-100 Index closed at 171,405 points, down 556 points or 0.32%. | The day unfolded in two distinct phases. During the morning session, the market extended yesterday's bullish momentum and recorded a fresh intra-da…
(2025-12-19). Massacre of the Jewish community by Islamist terrorists on Bondi Beach. onlineopinion.com.au Sixteen Australians are dead. Antisemitism surged for years, warnings were issued, a plan was delivered, and government inaction followed. The massacre did not come without notice.
(2025-12-19). The Netflix—Warner Bros. Merger Is a Broadside Attack on Workers. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-19). IAF cinematheque to screen Al Pacino's "Wilde Salomé" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) is scheduled to screen a recorded stage performance of "Wilde Salomé" on Wednesday.
(2025-12-19). Tehran, Minsk explore co-op opportunities in oil, petchem sectors. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Opportunities and capacities for cooperation between Iran and Belarus were discussed in the third session of the two countries' oil industry working group, which was held virtually, with the aim of following up and implementing the bilateral oil memorandum of understanding signed between Iran's Oil Ministry and Belarus' Belneftekhim (an association of petrochemical companies in Belarus, subordinated to the Council of Ministers).
(2025-12-19). More intl maritime cases land in China. ecns.cn China is strengthening its maritime legal framework, actively participating in the formulation of international rules and using multiple measures to position itself as a preferred venue for international maritime dispute resolution, the country's top court said.
(2025-12-19). Is Iran Joining "Muslim NATO" ? Saudi—Pakistan Pact and Shifting World Order. globalresearch.ca It has been reported that Iran is interested in joining the "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement" between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Ali Larijani, the Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, recently
(2025-12-19). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-19). Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
Police and paramilitary troops fanned out across Dhaka and other cities in Bangladesh on Friday after violent protests overnight over the death of a popular youth leader, with concerns of further unrest ahead of national elections in which he was due to run. | Streets were calm in the morning, but residents in the Muslim-majority South Asian nation said they were worried there could be fresh violence after Friday prayers later in the day. | Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, was a spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha, or Platform for Revolution, and participated in the student-led protests that overthrew the government of…
(2025-12-19). Chelsea boss Maresca rubbishes Manchester City links. tribune.com.pk 
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on Friday dismissed reports linking him with the top job at Manchester City, insisting the speculation over his future does not affect him at all as he remains fully committed to the London club. | Maresca, who previously worked as an assistant coach at City, joined Chelsea in 2024 and led the Premier League side to the Europa Conference League title at the end of his first season, followed by the Club World Cup in July. | A report in The Athletic this week said the 45-year-old Italian is among the top candidates to replace Pep Guardiola at City when the Spanish manager brings an e…
(2025-12-19). Iran-Uzbekistan cultural ties seen as opening markets for Iranian handicrafts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Uzbek artist and carpet researcher Farrokh Manhal said on Thursday that deep historical and cultural links between Iran and Uzbekistan provide a strategic basis for expanding cultural diplomacy and markets for Iranian handicrafts in Central Asia.
(2025-12-19). Bondi terrorism delivers dive in journalism standards. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is not in the White House. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). Shipyard Unionism: A Novel of Triumphs and Defeats — a Review of Goliath at Sunset by Jonathan Bandow. portside.org Shipyard Unionism: A Novel of Triumphs and Defeats — a Review of Goliath at Sunset by Jonathan Bandow |
(2025-12-19). US Issues New Sanctions on ICC Judges Amid Israeli War Crime Probe. truthout.org The International Criminal Court and human rights groups on Thursday condemned new US sanctions on two more of the tribunal's judges, which brought the total number of sanctioned ICC jurists to 11 amid the Trump administration's escalating campaign of retaliation against people and institutions seeking to hold Israel and the United States accountable for their alleged crimes. "Today… |
(2025-12-19). Bangladesh student leader Sharif Osman Hadi dies in Singapore hospital. geo.tv 
An undated photo of Bangladesh's Inqilab Moncho spokesperson and Dhaka-8 candidate Sharif Osman Hadi. — Facebook/@osmanhadiofficialInterim govt announces mourning, special prayers nationwide.Police launch manhunt, offer reward for suspects' arrest.Muhammad Yunus says attack aims to…
(2025-12-19). US Is Legally Obligated to Provide Asylum. SCOTUS May Help Trump End It Anyway. truthout.org Immigrant justice advocates are worried that the Trump administration's attempt to reinstate an asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border through an appeal at the Supreme Court will put asylum seekers in harm's way. Asylum is a way for people to escape dangerous conditions such as violence, war, consequences from climate change, or persecution for their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Workers remain deprived of minimum wage. tribune.com.pk 
Despite the legal declaration of a fixed monthly minimum wage in Punjab, full implementation remains elusive even within government departments as daily wage employees continue to be deprived of their full salaries. | According to sources of the Express Tribune, the Punjab government initially raised the minimum wage to Rs37,000 in April 2025, but due to rising inflation, increased it further to Rs40,000 in September 2025. This translates to Rs1,538 per day for an 8-hour work shift. However, there has been little to no enforcement due to manpower shortages and a lack of resources within the Labour Department.
(2025-12-19). Australia to launch national gun buyback scheme after Bondi Beach attack. tehrantimes.com The Australian government will launch a gun buyback program to take hundreds of thousands of firearms off the streets, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, following a shooting rampage at a Jewish holiday festival that killed 15 people.
(2025-12-19). Pushing Muslim Political Consciousness Back to Pre-Partition Mindset. ummid.com The Indian Muslims are currently not just back to square one — they are, in truth, below zero, because whatever political capital the community had before the Partition has eroded further.
(2025-12-19). Morocco wins the Arab Cup after an epic match against Jordan. thecanary.co The Arab Cup final wrote an exceptional chapter in the history of the tournament, after the Moroccan team were crowned champion following an exciting 3-2 victory over Jordan in extra time. The dramatic match was held at Lusail Stadium in front of a crowd of nearly 85,000 fans and high-level officials. Arab Cup: an early […] | By
(2025-12-19). BBC finally mentions hunger strike — but still ignores reason for it. thecanary.co The BBC News website has finally broken its obstinate silence about the hunger strike by anti-genocide protesters — but only as two of the political prisoners ended their strike and still ignoring almost everything else of relevance. Mentions hunger strike obscurely The BBC's article about the decision of Jon Cink and Umer Khalid to […] | By
(2025-12-19). Residents in this small town 'left for dead' after industrial disaster. therealnews.com 
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(2025-12-19). IAEA Partners with Princess Máxima Center to Strengthen Childhood Cancer Care. devdiscourse.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially designated the Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology in the Netherlands as a new IAEA Collaborating Centre, marking a major step toward improving childhood cancer treatment worldwide. The announcement was made in Utrecht during a ceremony attended by Her Majesty Queen Máxima and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
(2025-12-19). EU opts for joint borrowing to bankroll Ukraine, shelves risky Russian asset plan. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders agreed to raise 90 billion euros through joint borrowing backed by the EU budget to support Ukraine's defence over the next two years, setting aside a controversial plan to use frozen Russian sovereign assets. The bloc holds around 210 billion euros in Russian assets, most of them in Belgium, but legal, financial …
(2025-12-19). Liverpool have 'moved on' from Salah furore. tribune.com.pk 
Arne Slot said Liverpool have "moved on" from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst at being dropped and are showing signs of growing into the side he wants to see. | The Reds begin what could be up to a month without Salah, who is representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), away at Tottenham on Saturday. | After a run of nine defeats in 12 games, Slot has steadied the ship in a five-game unbeaten run, during which Salah did not start a single game. | "Actions speak louder than words. We moved on," Slot told reporters on Friday, referring to his decision to bring Salah on as a su…
(2025-12-19). Nadia Afgan slams Punjab government for ignoring stray dog, tree protection laws. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Nadia Afgan posted a six-minute video to her Instagram page on Thursday, criticising the Punjab government for failing to adhere to its own laws and court-imposed bans. In the video, she speaks specifically about the continued killing of stray dogs and the cutting down of trees in Punjab, particularly during peak smog season. | Both practices have been banned by the Punjab government and the Lahore High Court. The LHC has prohibited the killing of stray dogs and ordered restrictions on tree cutting. However, despite these directives, little change appears to have been observed on the ground. | In the vid…
(2025-12-19). Royal Concerns: Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Health Journey. devdiscourse.com Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is anticipated to undergo a lung transplant after her health has shown significant decline in recent months, the royal household announced on Friday. The princess, who is 52 years old and the wife of Crown Prince Haakon, has been living with pulmonary fibrosis since 2018, a condition that causes lung tissue scarring and diminishes oxygen intake.
(2025-12-19). Be vigilant as heavy rainfall expected over festive season. sanews.gov.za Be vigilant as heavy rainfall expected over festive season | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for heightened vigilance as above-normal rainfall and thunderstorms are expected during the festive season. | According to current weather forecasts, above-normal rainfall is expected across the central and eastern parts of South Africa, accompanied by warm to cool conditions across the country. | The Highveld is likely to experience frequent afternoon thunderstorms on most days, while eastern provinces face a 30 to 60% chance of afternoon thunderstorms as Chr…
(2025-12-19). US Navy test-launches Iranian drone clone "Lucas" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The US Navy has test-launched an Iranian drone clone, LUCAS, from the helideck of USS Santa Barbara over the past few days.
(2025-12-19). Is China's foreign policy 'good enough'? iacenter.org By Danny Haiphong December 17, 2025 The following article originally appeared in the new book, "China Changes Everything," published by World View Forum. Go to shop.ingramspark.com/b/084 to order the book(s) at a discount. The question in the title may seem hyperbolic, but it is one that comes up in one form or another across the U.S. political spectrum. U.S. elites slam China's foreign policy as riddled with "debt traps" for poorer countries in the Global South. The Western corporate media asserts that China is pursuing its own kind of empire and has a target on its own province of Taiwan as well as on its neigh…
(2025-12-19). Jeffrey Sachs: European Security Includes Russia. consortiumnews.com In an open letter in Berliner Zeitung, the author tells the German chancellor that peace in Ukraine cannot be achieved by pretending that Russia's security concerns do not exist. By Jeffrey D. Sachs Berliner Zeitung CN at 30 Chancellor Merz, You…
(2025-12-19). After the Arab Cup: The Palestinian national team when football becomes identity. thecanary.co The Palestinian national team did not enter the Arab Cup as a passing guest, but as an exceptional football phenomenon that carries national identity before it carries the ball. The team came from a harsh reality: ongoing war, a local league that has been suspended for more than three years, and a number of players […] | By
(2025-12-19). Famed Kennedy arts center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center'. geo.tv 
This photo taken on August 16, 2014, shows building of John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC. — AFPThe White House announced on Thursday that Washington's iconic John F Kennedy arts centre is to be renamed the "Trump-Kennedy Center" after President Donald…
(2025-12-19). Hainan FTP opens fast lane. ecns.cn A foreign vessel carrying 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials berths at Yangpu Port in Danzhou, Hainan province, on Thursday, following the official launch of the island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
(2025-12-19). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-19). Alaska's $44 billion bet on natural gas. grist.org 
(2025-12-19). Guinea-Bissau: the 'narco-state' the US virtually ignores. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 26, soldiers of the Presidential Guard took power in yet another West African country. This time, it was Guinea-Bissau — the tiny country on the Atlantic coast better known to the world as the region's first "
(2025-12-19). One word sums up climate politics in 2025: Greenlash. grist.org 
(2025-12-19). Heritage Council mourns passing of council member. sanews.gov.za Heritage Council mourns passing of council member | The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has announced the passing of its Council Member, Dr Natalie Skeepers, saying her passing is a loss to the public sector. | In a statement on Thursday, the Council which is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, said Skeepers passed away unexpectedly on 15 December 2025. | "Dr Skeepers served the National Heritage Council with distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment. She was a valued member of the Corporate Governance Committee and the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, where she pl…
(2025-12-19). Selected Articles: The Truth About the COVID Scamdemic is Slowly Going Mainstream. globalresearch.ca 
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(2025-12-19). What India Pays for Empty Parliament and Vanity Nationalism? ummid.com India pours public funds into Parliament and state assemblies as if they are engines of accountability, but what we receive in return is political theatre, ritual nationalism, walkouts, orchestrated chaos, and a government that uses the legislature as a rubber stamp.
(2025-12-19). 5.7 magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region early Friday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences.
(2025-12-19). Transit of goods via Iran reaches 13.5m tons in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As reported by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), 13.5 million tons of commodities was transited through Iran during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Novembre 21).
(2025-12-19). The Housing Crisis Is a Democracy Crisis. portside.org The Housing Crisis Is a Democracy Crisis |
(2025-12-19). Israel's actions deliberate strategy to occupy Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has condemned the Israeli illegal aggression against the town of Beit Jan in Syria, saying the Israeli actions are part of a deliberate strategy to consolidate the occupation of Syria.
(2025-12-19). Iran's foreign goods transit hits 13.5m tons in 8 mos: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) put the value of the country's foreign transit of goods in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21, 2025) at 13.5 million tons.
(2025-12-19). Lebanese army agrees to document Hezbollah disarmament. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-19). When Scripture Enters the Courtroom: Manusmriti, Criminal Justice and India's Constitutional Crisis. ummid.com India's constitutional framework rests on a foundational premise: Criminal Justice must be governed by enacted law and constitutional values, not by religious scripture or moral theology.
(2025-12-19). China offers to resolve Thailand-Cambodia rift. ecns.cn Relatives grieve on Wednesday over the death of a Cambodian man killed in artillery shelling in Siem Reap Province near the border with Thailand.During Thursday's phone talks, both the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers briefed Wang on the latest developments regarding their border conflict and expressed their willingness to de-escalate the situation and cease fire.
(2025-12-19). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-19). Russia's beast roars: First S-500 regiment deployed – NATO hypersonic, stealth jets & SATs tremble. hindustantimes.com Russia has declared its first regiment equipped with the advanced S-500 Prometheus missile system combat-ready, signaling a major boost to its upper-tier air and missile defense capabilities. Announced by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Leousov on December 7, the deployment strengthens Moscow's strategic defenses and showcases its commitment to modernizing its military amid rising global tensions. The S-500, capable of targeting aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats in near space, positions Russia at the forefront of next-generation missile defense technology.
(2025-12-19). Military contractors reap big profits in war-to-homeland pipeline. responsiblestatecraft.org By leveraging the
(2025-12-19). Fluoridated faith: How weak science and vested interests sold mass medication. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). NC County Board Dissolves Library Panel Over Refusal to Ban Trans Book. truthout.org A board of commissioners in North Carolina decided earlier this month to dissolve the entire library board of trustees in response to that board refusing to remove a single book featuring a transgender child character from the shelves. The 3-2 decision by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners was based, in part, on the debunked concept of "social contagion" — the belief that children… |
(2025-12-19). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-19). Britain sanctions Russia's energy firms. tribune.com.pk 
Britain imposed sanctions on Thursday on more Russian oil companies and Canadian-Pakistani billionaire Murtaza Lakhani as part of efforts to ramp up pressure on Moscow over the war in Ukraine. | The government targeted 24 individuals and entities, including what it described as Russia's largest remaining unsanctioned oil companies: Tatneft, Russneft, NNK-Oil and Rusneftegaz. | The latest measures aim to make it harder for Russia to trade its oil globally. In October, Britain and the US sanctioned Russia's two biggest oil companies, Lukoil and Rosneft. | Earlier on Thursday, the EU imposed sanctions on 41 more…
(2025-12-19). Taiwan's political deadlock and the prospect of new elections. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan's government is locked in a constitutional and political standoff after the opposition-controlled parliament passed amendments to a local government spending law that the administration says are fiscally irresponsible and were drafted without consultation. President Lai Ching-te's government has refused to enact the changes, prompting the opposition to accuse him of ignoring the will of …
(2025-12-19). Iran to hold its 1st specialized exhibition of accounting, financial management, software. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The first specialized exhibition of accounting, financial management, software, and related services of Iran, titled "Hesab Expo," will be held from January 21 to 24, 2026, at Rose Mall Expo Center, in Tehran.
(2025-12-19). Trump administration reviews Nvidia AI chip sales to China in sharp policy shift. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has launched an inter-agency review that could clear the first-ever sales to China of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips, the company's second-most powerful offering. The Commerce Department has sent export license applications to the State, Energy and Defense Departments, triggering a 30-day review process, though the final decision rests with President Donald …
(2025-12-19). YouTube outage briefly blocks users worldwide, service now largely back online. tribune.com.pk 
Alphabet's YouTube was largely back up after a brief outage denied access for thousands of users globally on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. | There were about 200 outage reports from users of the platform as of 9: 00 a.m. ET, compared with the peak of nearly 10,800, Downdetector showed. | Outage reports in the UK dropped to nearly 70 from more than 3,000, while Canada also reported quick restoration of the service, according to the website, which shows outages by collating status reports from multiple sources. | YouTube did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the reason for the o…
(2025-12-19). Christian Zionists and Their Polytheistic Pedophilic Incestual Gang-Rape Theology. muslimskeptic.com For a long time now, Judeo-Christian Zionists have been hurling vile attacks against Islam, the Prophet Ô∑∫, and Muslims. Many of the popular apologists who engage in these attacks are financed by Israel to spread anti-Islam propaganda and to establish Christian hatred against Muslims. This attack almost exclusively centers around the tired old argument of …
(2025-12-19). Nvidia deepens complicity in Israeli occupation with new 'second home' R&D campus. tehrantimes.com Nvidia, the world's most valuable chipmaker, has announced plans to establish a significant new research and development campus in Kiryat Tiv'on, northern occupied Palestine, near Haifa, calling it a strategic "second home" for the tech giant, Al Mayadeen reported Friday.
(2025-12-19). TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. joint venture, investors include Oracle, Silver Lake. ecns.cn The logo of TikTok.Affiliates of certain existing ByteDance investors will hold 30.1 percent, while ByteDance will retain 19.9 percent, according to the memo."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe joint venture will be "majority owned by American investors, governed by a new seven-member majority-American board of directors, and subject to terms that protect Americans' data and U.S.
(2025-12-19). Greece's Coast Guard Rescues Hundreds Amid Rising Migration Pressures. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic rescue operation, Greece's Coast Guard has successfully saved around 545 migrants from a fishing boat off Gavdos Island, marking one of the largest groups to reach Greece in recent months. The operation took place roughly 16 nautical miles from Gavdos, and the migrants were subsequently brought safely to Agia Galini on Crete.
(2025-12-19). Visa-free measures spur surge in visitors. ecns.cn China saw some 40.6 million foreign nationals enter through its ports over the past year, a 27.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to the latest statistics released by the National Immigration Administration on Thursday.
(2025-12-19). Trump's Cuts To Infrastructure Projects Harm Working People. popularresistance.org You're going to have the American dream back," promised then-candidate Donald Trump on the campaign trail in 2024. But nearly a year into the President's second term, his administration is failing to live up to campaign promises. In fact, the Trump administration's actions are pushing the dream of economic security and dignity even farther out of reach for working families across the U.S. | Countless headlines have rightfully covered executive orders stripping a million federal workers of union rights. They've detailed legislation that defunds healthcare and nutrition programs while funneling money to massive cor…
(2025-12-19). Statistics record an increase in arrests for festive season. sanews.gov.za Statistics record an increase in arrests for festive season | The number of people arrested for violating traffic laws since the start of December has increased by 16.2% compared to the same period last year, largely due to intensified law enforcement operations being conducted nationwide. | In addition, 53 pedestrians were arrested for jaywalking on freeways, and 26 motorists were arrested for attempting to bribe traffic officers. | This is according to the preliminary report of the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign for the 2025 festive season, which was released by the Minister of Transport, Barbara Cr…
(2025-12-19). Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes nearest to Earth ahead of Christmas. ummid.com Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is coming nearest to Earth on December 19, and astronomers are eager to welcome it as a Christmas 2025 gift.
(2025-12-19). Japan reaffirms no-nukes stance after official's remarks spark debate. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan reiterated its long-standing commitment to its three non-nuclear principles after media reports said a senior security official had suggested the country should acquire nuclear weapons to deter potential threats. The remarks, attributed to an unnamed official from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's office, came amid concerns about a worsening regional security environment. Chief Cabinet Secretary …
(2025-12-19). Texas Now Has a Drone Fleet Nearly as Large as the US Border Patrol's. truthout.org Texas Republicans have been wary of unmanned aerial vehicles, with some even backing proposed laws to allow the citizenry to gun down invasive airborne drones. Now, thanks to years of Operation Lone Star, Governor Abbott's multi-billion dollar border mission, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is ushering in what might fairly be called the Drone Star State with an expansive fleet of… |
(2025-12-19). China, Ukraine hold political consultations between foreign ministries. ecns.cn China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin (R) meets Serhiy Kyslytsya, first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine, in Beijing, December 18, 2025.China's Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin held political consultations between the foreign ministries of China and Ukraine with Serhiy Kyslytsya, first deputy minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine, in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-19). Tehran ceremony honors scientific achievers of Islamic Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A prestigious ceremony titled "Hello to the Future" was held on Wednesday evening at the Milad Tower Conference Hall in Tehran, celebrating the outstanding contributions of scientific achievers in Islamic Iran. | The event gathered prominent figures from various fields of science and technology, as well as family members of esteemed military commanders martyred during Israel's June war against Iran.
(2025-12-19). 29,000 dog bite cases, 19 deaths from rabies reported in Karachi during 2025. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-19). The Oligarchy Study They Don't Want You to Remember/By Eric Buesing. voicesfromsyria.com 
In 2014, two professors proved America is an oligarchy. Then everyone forgot. Original Link Here: The Oligarchy Study They Don't Want You to Remember — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Eric Buesing Global Research, December 16, 2025 In the spring of 2014, Martin Gilens of Princeton and Benjamin Page of Northwestern …
(2025-12-19). South Africa defends immigration enforcement, engages US over data allegations. sanews.gov.za South Africa defends immigration enforcement, engages US over data allegations | South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of United States officials will be addressed through diplomatic channels. | In a statement issued on Thursday, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said the recent deportation of seven Kenyan nationals by the Department of Home Affairs was carried out in full compliance with South African immigration legislation. | According to DIRCO,…
(2025-12-19). 'Trump' card played: Did US quietly kill Ukraine's NATO bid? Zelensky publicly calls out Biden. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that former U.S. President Joe Biden told him Ukraine would not be allowed to join NATO, even before the war with Russia began. Zelensky defended Ukraine's constitutional commitment to NATO and said only the Ukrainian people—not Russia or foreign powers—can decide the country's security path. Watch the full video to know more!
(2025-12-19). Ten migrant domestic workers died in Hong Kong's inferno, the survivors struggle to grieve. globalvoices.org 
'Up until the end, they wouldn't leave the people they were looking after.'Global VoicesMany surviving helpers are already back at work with almost no time to grieve. Photo taken by Kelly Yu. Used with permission. | When rescuers reached the fourth-floor flat at Wang Fuk Court, they found Sri Wahyuni still embracing her 93-year-old employer. The 42-year-old domestic helper was among 10 migrant workers who perished in what has become Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades
(2025-12-19). US Navy test-launches Iranian drone clone. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The US Navy has test-launched an Iranian drone clone LUCAS drone from the helideck of USS Santa Barbara over the past few days, CENTCOM has said.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Bangladesh on edge after student leader's killing sparks unrest. moderndiplomacy.eu Bangladesh deployed police and paramilitary forces across Dhaka and other cities after violent overnight protests erupted over the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old student leader and election candidate. Hadi, a spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha platform, was shot by masked assailants in Dhaka last week while launching his campaign and later died in …
(2025-12-19). Veil Controversy Sparks Political Firestorm in India. devdiscourse.com Iltija Mufti, PDP leader, has filed a police complaint demanding an FIR against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for an incident where he removed a Muslim woman's 'naqab' in public. This act, deemed disrespectful by many, has ignited political tensions and calls for accountability.
(2025-12-19). Paradoxically, 'Donroe Doctrine' could put US interests at risk. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's new
(2025-12-19). Trump Confidant Alan Dershowitz Discussed Third Term Scenario With the President. truthout.org Alan Dershowitz, a former lawyer for President Donald Trump, recently said in an interview that he and Trump have discussed the possibility of Trump running for a third term in office — an action that would violate the U.S. Constitution. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Dershowitz, who was part of Trump's legal team during his first impeachment trial, said the discussion took place at… |
(2025-12-19). Sydney attack: Israel's balance of gains and losses. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israeli media's interpretation of the terrorist attack in Sydney is marked by contradiction and confusion.
(2025-12-19). President confirms nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee. sanews.gov.za President confirms nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee | President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the nominations to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue, marking a key milestone in the establishment of a citizen led, inclusive process aimed at shaping South Africa's long-term social and economic future. ⚪ The President, who is convenor of the National Dialogue, confirmed the nominations received from a wide range of social sectors in a statement on Thursday. ⚪ In line with his responsibility in terms of Section 83 of the Constitution to promote national unity, President Cyril Ramapho…
(2025-12-19). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-19). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-19). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-19). Dominican Republic wastes renewable energy while fossil fuel thermoelectric plants operate above legal limits. globalvoices.org 
'Thermal plants operate with comfort margins above international standards, [causing] inefficient dispatch and forcing renewables curtailment'Global Voices Feature photo via Canva Pro. | By Zahiris Priscila Francisco Martínez | The Dominican Republic has experienced accelerated growth in renewable energy production over the past few years. National Energy Commission (CNE) Executive Director Edward Veras confirmed
(2025-12-19). President unveils economic drive in South Khorasan, touts national strength. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a significant working visit to South Khorasan province, heralding a major injection of capital and a series of development projects aimed at boosting the regional and national economy.
(2025-12-19). RIAC at the RUDN University Workshop "The Role of Non-State Actors in Middle Eastern Politics: 2025 Outcomes" russiancouncil.ru On November 16, 2025, the RUDN University hosted a workshop titled "The Role of Non-State Actors in Middle Eastern Politics: 2025 Outcomes"
(2025-12-19). BMA ensures law enforcement at ports of entry. sanews.gov.za BMA ensures law enforcement at ports of entry | The enhanced security measures implemented by the Border Management Authority (BMA) across the country's ports of entry are ensuring that law transgressors are stopped in their tracks. | This operation is part of a strengthened multi-layered approach designed to ensure safe, efficient and well-coordinated border management during this peak travel period. | "As daily movements continue to increase, the Border Management Authority remains on high alert, committed to facilitating legitimate travel and trade while decisively preventing illegal activities and safeguardin…
(2025-12-19). Trump's Expanded Drug War Will Make Overdose Crisis Worse, Experts Say. truthout.org As President Donald Trump exploits fear about fentanyl to justify military aggression in Latin America, experts warn that his administration's choice to slash federal support for public health programs threatens to erode progress in reducing fatal overdoses linked to synthetic opioids. Trump issued an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction" that could be… |
(2025-12-19). Iran, Turkey examine co-op in pharmaceutical, medical equipment industries. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- At the webinar examining commercial cooperation in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment industries between Iran and Turkey, organized by the International Affairs and Trade Development Department of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA) and in cooperation and coordination with the Economic Section of the Turkish Embassy in Tehran, economic officials from the most important pharmaceutical and medical equipment associations of the two countries, while reviewing and analyzing cooperation opportunities for private sector companies from both sides, emphasized joint pro…
(2025-12-19). Violence erupts in Bangladesh after wounded youth leader dies. geo.tv 
(2025-12-19). Visual album "Come, O Love" featuring Shahram Nazeri, Davlatmand Kholov unveiled in Konya. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The unveiling ceremony of the visual album "Come, O Love," featuring Iranian tenor Shahram Nazeri and the late Tajik singer Davlatmand Kholov, was held on Tuesday at the Selàßuk University in Konya, Turkey, coinciding with the 752nd death anniversary of the great Persian-speaking poet Rumi.
(2025-12-19). Openers lead West Indies fightback. tribune.com.pk 
Brandon King and John Campbell comfortably negotiated 23 overs in fading light before stumps to take the West Indies to 110-0 at the end of day two of the third Test after New Zealand declared on a mammoth 575-8. | The West Indies, with King unbeaten on 55 and Campbell not out 45, are still 465 runs behind. | New Zealand opener Devon Conway's epic 227 and some late hitting from Rachin Ravindra, who had six fours and two sixes in his 72 not out, and Ajaz Patel (30 not out) allowed captain Tom Latham to give his bowlers more than an hour at the West Indies openers. | But King and Campbell were more than up to th…
(2025-12-19). Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship, Visa Lottery, and Naturalized Citizens. truthout.org The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to strip more naturalized immigrants of their U.S. citizenship, with The New York Times reporting that officials are seeking 100 to 200 cases per month. The news comes less than two weeks after the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case to decide the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship. |
(2025-12-19). British Baker Richard Hart Insults a Nation—And Shows What He Doesn't Get About Mexican Bread. lataco.com There is a clear difference between cultural colonization and cultural appreciation and it's not that hard to get right if you come with an open heart and unbounded humility.
(2025-12-19). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-19). Beyond the Strait: Hormozgan charts course from transit hub to economic powerhouse. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Strategically positioned at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz—the world's most critical energy chokepoint—Iran's Hormozgan province serves as the nation's indispensable commercial gateway. Home to major ports like Shahid Rajaei, the country's largest container port, it is the primary hub for Iran's import, export, and transit trade, connecting global markets from the Persian Gulf to Africa and India.
(2025-12-19). 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?
(2025-12-19). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-19). China's future network lab shrinks data transfer from 699 days to 1.6 hours. ecns.cn Data that would take 699 days to transmit over the traditional Internet was transferred in just 1.6 hours on a testbed for China's future networks.
(2025-12-19). Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts. tribune.com.pk 
Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number one spot? | Pep Guardiola's City host struggling West Ham at home on Saturday after six straight wins in all competitions, while the Gunners face a tricky trip to Everton later in the day. | Aston Villa take on Manchester United, looking to maintain an astonishing run that has catapulted them into the title race, while Liverpool travel to face stumbling Tottenham. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend action: | City eye top spot | Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have c…
(2025-12-19). Home Heroes Head and Carey Dominate in Adelaide's Heat. devdiscourse.com Travis Head and Alex Carey staged a formidable partnership at the Adelaide Oval on Friday, significantly diminishing England's Ashes aspirations. Their collaboration blossomed through the scorching afternoon, culminating in an unbeaten 142 for Head and a steadfast 52 for Carey.
(2025-12-19). Rawalpindi police officer suspended for taking bribes. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-19). Study reveals how viruses hijack host cells using hidden RNA messages. ecns.cn It acts like a molecular Trojan horse, produced by the virus during its active replication cycle.The virus then co-opts that machinery to churn out its own genetic material, accelerating the production of viral offspring.
(2025-12-19). Europe's ambitions vs. sobering reality: What the numbers reveal. strategic-culture.su Europe confronts a sobering loss of global power as its economic, military and technological influence wanes. Once a model of integration and prosperity, the EU now trails the United States and China economically, while India and ASEAN rapidly close the gap. Without visionary leadership, Europe risks becoming a spectator in a multipolar world it helped create.
(2025-12-19). SC upholds civil servant's right to family life. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that all government departments must follow the 1998 Wedlock Policy, stating that administrative convenience cannot override the constitutional duty to protect civil servants' family life. | The judgment, delivered by a bench of Justice Ayesha A. Malik and Justice Munib Akhtar, followed a petition by Mubashir Iqbal Zafar, an Assistant Health Inspector (BPS-5), against the Ministry of Defence and other respondents. | Zafar had challenged his transfer from Abdul Hakim, District Khanewal, to Dera Nawab Sahib, District Bahawalpur, on February 8, 2021, citing medical and fami…
(2025-12-19). Uproar in Senate panel as Aleem Khan and Palwasha Khan trade barbs. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-19). Geneva hosts Tehran convention to protect Caspian Sea. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The meeting of Special Working Group on setting up Secretariat of Tehran Convention for Protection of Caspian Sea Environment was held in Geneva on Dec. 18-19 with the participation of envoys of 5 Caspian Sea littoral states.
(2025-12-19). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-19). Weekend Eats: Welcome to L.A.'s First 2-D Noodle Bar and 'All-You-Can-Eat Taco' Wednesdays. lataco.com Plus a happy hour with smoked tuna flautas, a stand for Armenian pork neck on rice, a cafe for Turkish pastrami sandwiches, and two sought-after bakers now overseeing his own brick-and-mortar.
(2025-12-19). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-19). Lebanese parliament pushes back, breaks boycott. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—On Thursday, Lebanon's parliament sent a decisive signal: political blackmail no longer guarantees paralysis.
(2025-12-19). Large protest at Oakland port to demand arms embargo on Israel. newarab.com 
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the The city's port is under the same authority as the
(2025-12-19). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-19). U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan crush Bangladesh to set up India final. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Under-19 produced a clinical all-round display to outclass Bangladesh by eight wickets and book a blockbuster final against arch-rivals India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup on Sunday. | Chasing a modest target, Pakistan made light work of the pursuit, reaching the winning runs with just two wickets down and a staggering 69 balls to spare. The emphatic victory underlined Pakistan U19's dominance in the tournament and set up a much-anticipated Pakistan vs India U19 Asia Cup final. | The chase, however, began with an early hiccup. Opener Hamza Zahoor was dismissed for a duck in the first over with only on…
(2025-12-19). Nation to hit oil demand peak by 2030. ecns.cn Wu Mouyuan, vice-president of the institute, attributed the global resilience to sustained growth in oil consumption in emerging economies and steady demand for chemical feedstocks and aviation fuels.
(2025-12-19). Japan's central bank hikes interest rates to 30-year-high. ecns.cn The Bank of Japan on Friday hiked interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75%, marking the first increase since January and its highest level since 1995, according to Japan's public broadcaster NHK…
(2025-12-19). Taiwan opposition lawmakers announce plan to impeach Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te. ecns.cn Legislators from the Chinese Kuomintang party and Taiwan People's Party announced that they would propose the impeachment of Lai Ching-te, leader of China's Taiwan region, when holding a press conference in regional capital Taipei City on Friday.
(2025-12-19). Gorgan hosts intl. tribal culture festival highlighting regional ties. tehrantimes.com GORGAN – Iran's Golestan province hosted the 17th International Festival of Tribal Culture this week, with officials saying the event reflects Iran's historical links with neighboring countries.
(2025-12-19). Golestan at a glance: forests, ancient monuments and Caspian landscapes. tehrantimes.com GORGAN – Golestan is one of the least visited provinces in Iran, yet for many travelers who take the time to explore it, the region may quickly become a favorite destination.
(2025-12-19). MotoGP's sprint format has paid off. tribune.com.pk 
MotoGP's sprint format is no longer an experiment but its Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta knows it remains one of the championship's most contentious talking points, even as TV audiences soared this season to watch the shorter format. | Introduced in the 2023 season, the half-length races have turbo-charged television audiences with a viewership increase of 26% on Saturdays while overall TV audiences are up 9%, according to figures published by MotoGP. | Moreover, the 22-round season brought 3.6 million fans to race tracks, breaking nine attendance records as MotoGP celebrated one of its most memorable…
(2025-12-19). Putin set to signal war or peace stance at year-end news conference. moderndiplomacy.eu Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to address the future of the war in Ukraine when he speaks at his marathon end-of-year news conference on Friday. Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered the most severe confrontation between Moscow and the West since the Cold War, following years of conflict in eastern Ukraine. The …
(2025-12-19). Violence erupts in Bangladesh after youth leader dies. tehrantimes.com Violence broke out in Bangladesh's capital after a youth leader of the country's 2024 pro-democracy uprising who was injured in an assassination attempt died in a hospital in Singapore, The Guardian reported.
(2025-12-19). Bidding Drama: Josh Inglis' IPL Availability Sparks Debate. devdiscourse.com In a surprising turn of events, Australian cricketer Josh Inglis might have secured more IPL appearances than anticipated. Initially penciled in for a mere four matches due to his upcoming marriage, Inglis' trajectory shifted after the Lucknow Super Giants won him over with a lucrative bid at the recent players' auction.
(2025-12-19). Pirates of the 21st century. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — "The essence of America is bullying, plundering the resources of other countries, and betraying its allies." This proposition stands as one of the most vital pillars of the order currently dominating international affairs.
(2025-12-19). Sudan: CNN and Lighthouse Reports publish evidence of SAF ethnically motivated atrocities. moderndiplomacy.eu CNN has reported that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied militias have carried out a campaign of ethnically targeted killings in Sudan's Gezira (also known as Al Jazirah) state, including dumping bodies into canals and concealing mass graves. CNN, working with Lighthouse Reports, documented a months-long SAF-led campaign against "Kanabi" farming communities (largely non‚ÄëArab …
(2025-12-19). Finnish PM apologizes over posts by lawmakers. ecns.cn Chinese netizens have also begun similar petitions, demanding that the politicians involved publicly acknowledge the gesture as racist and formally apologize to the Asian community.
(2025-12-19). Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado: Murder is an Act of Love/ By Kurt Nimmo. voicesfromsyria.com Machado told Donald Trump US oil companies will "make a lot of money" after she is installed. Original Link Here: Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado: Murder is an Act of Love — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Kurt Nimmo Global Research, December 19, 2025 The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, María Corina Machado, …
(2025-12-19). Pakistan eyes January Panda Bond debut. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reviewed progress on Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond issuance under a planned $1 billion programme aimed at diversifying funding sources and supporting debt sustainability. | He was briefed by officials of the Ministry of Finance's Debt Management Office on regulatory approvals, investor outreach and market readiness, as Pakistan prepares to enter China's onshore bond market with the first issuance targeted for January. | Pakistan Advances Toward USD 1 Billion Panda Bond Program with Inaugural Issuance Targeted for January | Federal Minister for Finan…
(2025-12-19). RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result Out: Check Here. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result: The Ministry of Railways has result of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) CEN 05/2024, also known as RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2, exam on its official website.
(2025-12-19). Russian Citizen Charged in Israel-Iran Espionage Saga. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic development, Israel has formally charged a Russian citizen with espionage, accusing the individual of collaborating with Iranian intelligence agencies. According to Israel's police and internal security agency, the accused was involved in photographing Israeli ports and infrastructure, a move aimed at boosting Tehran's strategic knowledge and capabilities.
(2025-12-19). Military contractors find big profits in war-to-homeland pipeline. responsiblestatecraft.org By leveraging the
(2025-12-19). Seth Klarman Reveals How Warren Buffett Became the Greatest Investor Ever. thinktank.pk Legendary value investor Seth A. Klarman pays a powerful tribute to Warren Buffett as the Oracle of Omaha announces his retirement at age 95. In his op-ed in The Atlantic, Klarman explores what made Buffett the greatest investor of all time—and why he remains an irreplaceable American role model. Who Is Seth Klarman? Seth A. …
(2025-12-19). EU approves $90bln loan for Ukraine; Russian assets spared. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — European Union leaders agreed on Friday to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years…
(2025-12-19). US Citizens Deported By Zionist State After A Week Of Detention. popularresistance.org New York-based Irene Cho and Boston-based Trudi Frost, who were arrested by Israeli forces last Friday, remain in custody at the Givon prison after Israeli courts have summarily denied all their appeals while refusing to examine the evidence proving they have committed no offense. They are expected to be deported later tonight from Ben Gurion airport. | Cho and Frost were arrested on Friday, December 12, in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyer while staying with the Abu Hamam family, which is threatened with forced displacement by military and settler violence.
(2025-12-19). Plan prepared to keep HBL PSL's image clean. tribune.com.pk 
The image of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) clean and transparent. The contracts for the new teams will clearly state that they cannot promote betting, gambling, or any prohibited items, and that surrogate advertising will not be permitted in any form. | In the past, some PSL franchises were found to be involved in surrogate advertising, where betting companies used slightly altered names to promote themselves. | A few years ago, Multan Sultans captain Mohammad Rizwan protested against such sponsorships by covering the controversial sponsor's logo on his shirt with a sticker during a match. Following stri…
(2025-12-19). FIA offloads 23 passengers planning to work illegally in Malaysia. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) offloaded 23 passengers at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport on Friday. An FIA spokesperson said the individuals were attempting to travel to Malaysia on visit visas with the intention of working illegally. | The passengers, travelling on flight D7-109, admitted during questioning that they planned to overstay and work illegally in Malaysia. They came from various areas, including Karachi, Lower Dir, Mardan, Swat, Bajaur, Bannu, Gujrat, and Peshawar. | Read: 66,154 air travellers offloaded this year, FIA tells NA body | Investigation revealed that the passengers were…
(2025-12-19). Hainan FTP Customs acts to spur investment. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on Nov 21 shows Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan province."With China's strong consumption fundamentals and policy support, we are fully committed to long-term investment in Hainan FTP," said Seth.
(2025-12-19). Tidbits-Dec. 18- Reader Comments: Trump Declares 'A Chicken in Every Pot'; US Murder Spree in Caribbean; Trump Chief of Staff Tells All; Youth Movement for Digital Justice Is Spreading Across Europe; Verso End of Year Sale; Cartoons; and More… portside.org Tidbits-Dec. 18- Reader Comments: Trump Declares 'A Chicken in Every Pot'; US Murder Spree in Caribbean; Trump Chief of Staff Tells All; Youth Movement for Digital Justice Is Spreading Across Europe; Verso End of Year Sale; Cartoons; and More… |
(2025-12-19). Dar accuses India of violating IWT as Chenab levels fall. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has accused India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that New Delhi's alleged manipulation of water flows into Pakistan could trigger a humanitarian crisis, as water levels in the Chenab River continue to fall. | The warning comes amid fluctuating water patterns on the river system. On December 8, reports indicated that India had released a surge of water into the Chenab River, pushing the flow up to 58,300 cusecs. However, Pakistani officials said levels have since plunged sharply. | A day earlier, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir…
(2025-12-19). The Australian Israel Lobby Is Flat-Out Saying They Want A Ban On Criticism Of Israel. thealtworld.com 
Australians everywhere should be made acutely aware that the Australian Israel lobby is now explicitly advocating a ban on criticism of the state of Israel. | Not just hate speech against Jews. Criticism of a foreign state. They're coming right out and saying it. | During a
(2025-12-19). Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Broader Lessons. ummid.com The results of Kerala's recent local body elections have been swiftly pressed into service by competing political claims – he Congress sees revival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declares a breakthrough, and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks refuge in the familiar explanation of routine anti-incumbency.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Merz panics as Zelensky doubts, fears Russia will test NATO soon amid Article 5-like shield drama. hindustantimes.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned of a possible direct NATO—Russia confrontation if Moscow violates a future Ukraine ceasefire. Speaking to German media, Merz said NATO troops could enforce security guarantees and occupy a demilitarised zone, as Ukraine discusses NATO-style protections with the U.S., raising fears of wider war in Europe. Watch the full video to know more.
(2025-12-19). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-19). Why does Egypt need Israeli gas – and what does it risk. newarab.com 
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). IAEA Partners with Princess Máxima Center to Strengthen Childhood Cancer Care. devdiscourse.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially designated the Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology in the Netherlands as a new IAEA Collaborating Centre, marking a major step toward improving childhood cancer treatment worldwide. The announcement was made in Utrecht during a ceremony attended by Her Majesty Queen Máxima and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
(2025-12-19). Millions of fans: the unsung heroes who shaped the Arab Cup. thecanary.co The fans at the Arab Cup were not just a detail in the scene, but rather the most prominent feature of the tournament. Official statistics confirmed that the number of spectators exceeded 1.2 million fans throughout the matches, a figure that reflects the extent of Arab enthusiasm and places the tournament among the most popular […] | By
(2025-12-19). Most-cited researchers in ISC database increase yr/yr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute database has recognized 557 most-cited Iranian researchers in human sciences, social sciences, art, and architecture in the current Iranian year, which started in March 2025, indicating a 14 percent increase compared to 489 researchers in the previous year.
(2025-12-19). Burkina Faso Suspends Participation In Francophone Judicial Body. popularresistance.org In yet another move away from Franàßafrique, Burkina Faso's High Council of the Judiciary (CSM) announced on December 15 its decision to suspend participation in the Francophone Network of Judicial Councils, known by its French acronym, RFCMJ. | Headquartered in Quebec, a French-speaking part of Canada, the organization seeks to "develop common standards" in judiciaries of Francophone countries. Over half of its 23 members are former colonies in Africa. | Burkina Faso's CSM was one of the five judicial councils in RFCMJ's current bureau, alongside Guinea, Lebanon, Quebec, and France, which presides over it.
(2025-12-19). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-19). Assassination Ignites Crisis: Why Bangladesh Is Burning After Hadi's Death. thinktank.pk As Bangladesh grapples with fresh turmoil on December 19, 2025, the death of prominent youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi has ignited widespread protests, arson attacks, and heightened political tensions. This latest crisis threatens the fragile stability of the interim government and raises concerns about the upcoming February elections. From anti-India sentiments to attacks on media …
(2025-12-19). Iran's Ilam, Iraq's Karbala discuss joint tourism exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranian and Iraqi officials have reached an initial agreement to hold a joint handicrafts and tourism exhibition in Iraq, Ilam's cultural heritage chief said, following talks between provincial authorities.
(2025-12-19). UN must abandon two-state solution and adopt HKOPS. onlineopinion.com.au Antonio Guterres repeats a peace formula almost everyone admits has failed, while ignoring a Saudi-backed alternative that could break the deadlock.
(2025-12-19). Five Reasons Why the Newly Declared Ethiopia-India Strategic Partnership is So Important. globalresearch.ca Ethiopia and India
(2025-12-19). Japan Injects $3.5 Million to Transform Pakistan's Merged Districts. thinktank.pk In a significant step toward sustainable peace and inclusive growth, Japan has pledged fresh support for Pakistan's formerly tribal areas. A new international cooperation initiative was launched in Islamabad, focusing on empowering local governments and delivering vital public services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Merged Districts. A New Era of Community-Driven Development The "Project for Development …
(2025-12-19). China Unveils Earth System Forecasting Strategy for 2025—2035. ecns.cn CMA Deputy Director Bi Baogui said at a press briefing in Beijing that the initiative addresses both national disaster prevention and climate change adaptation needs.
(2025-12-19). TikTok signs joint venture deal to end U.S. ban threat. ecns.cn TikTok said Thursday it has signed a joint venture deal with investors that would allow the company to maintain operations in the United States and avoid a ban threat over its Chinese ownership.
(2025-12-19). Nearly 540 migrants rescued off Crete: Greek coastguard. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly 540 migrants crammed on a sailing boat were rescued early Friday south of the island of Crete, the Greek coastguard said. | The 539 would-be asylum seekers were rescued by a patrol vessel of EU border agency Frontex near the small island of Gavdos in the Libyan Sea, a coastguard spokeswoman told AFP. | So far, the coastguard has recorded nationals from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and the Palestinian territories aboard the boat, the spokeswoman said. | Read More: US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme | They will first be taken to the Cretan city of Rethym…
(2025-12-19). US strikes kill 5 on alleged drug boats in Pacific: military. tribune.com.pk 
The US military said it killed five alleged drug traffickers aboard two vessels in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, taking the overall death toll in Washington's campaign to more than 100 people. | Under President Donald Trump, US forces have carried out numerous strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September. | The administration has provided no evidence that the targeted boats were involved in drug trafficking, prompting debate about the legality of these operations. | The latest attacks hit two vessels in international waters that were "engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the US…
(2025-12-19). Arab Cup: Qatar has exhausted itself in organising it. thecanary.co The 2025 Arab Cup was not just a sporting event, but a showcase of professional organisation, where everything seemed to have been carefully thought out, from the modern stadiums designed to the highest international standards, to the facilities for crowd movement and transport, to the logistics services in the areas designated for fans. Every corner […] | By
(2025-12-19). A Harvard Scholar's Ouster Exposes a Crisis of Institutional Integrity. portside.org A Harvard Scholar's Ouster Exposes a Crisis of Institutional Integrity |
(2025-12-19). A People's Orientation To The Praxis Of People(S)-Centered Human Rights. popularresistance.org Since the launch of the North-South Project for People(s)-Centered Human Rights (North South Project) last year, the framework has been steadily increasing in the global lexicon. The framework itself was produced by Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) founder, Ajamu Baraka, who is also the Director of the North South Project, as a direct result of his observations and practice as a long-time human rights activist. Baraka's observations and practice was systematized into what he refers to as, "the Black radical human rights tradition that is people(s)-centered – hence People(s)-Centered Human Rights (PCHRs).
(2025-12-19). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-19). UN elects former Iraqi President Salih as head of refugee agency. newarab.com 
The The 193-member world body elected the 65-year-old Kurdish politician as the
(2025-12-19). 5 killed in US strikes on 2 boats in eastern Pacific. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The US military said on Thursday that it had conducted two more strikes against boats it said were smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five people.
(2025-12-19). China's year-end box office surpasses 4 billion yuan. ecns.cn As of 10: 45 p.m. on Thursday, China's year-end box office (November 28—December 31) has exceeded 4 billion yuan (about $570 million), according to online platform data.
(2025-12-19). Tourism minister says Yalda can serve as platform for regional dialogue. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has said that the ancient festivity of Yalda should be viewed as a shared cultural framework for dialogue, cohesion and civilizational convergence across the region.
(2025-12-19). Syria, Kurdish forces race to salvage integration deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Syrian, Kurdish and U.S. officials are intensifying talks ahead of a year-end deadline to show progress on a stalled agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian state. The deal, first outlined in a March 10 accord, was meant to see the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) merge into national military and state institutions. Recent …
(2025-12-19). England's Fight for Ashes Magic: A Test of Resolve. devdiscourse.com On the brink of a series loss in the Ashes, England's spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel has called for a magical performance on day four of the third Test against Australia to sway the match in their favor.
(2025-12-19). 'Gun reforms a good start but…': What Australia should do after Bondi beach attack Maya Gomez. hindustantimes.com Days after the Bondi Beach Massacre, HT's Aayesha Varma and Legal Scholar Maya Gomez analyse matters of the mind. What does a shooter think? What do survivors go through? How can a nation heal itself after a tragedy like this? Tune in to this episode of HT Podcast.
(2025-12-19). International Transport Workers' Federation urges PM Shehbaz to halt PIA privatisation. tribune.com.pk 
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has called for the privatisation process of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to be halted immediately, according to a letter from ITF General Secretary Stephen Cotton. | In the letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Cotton requested that the privatisation process be paused "until there is meaningful dialogue with the trade unions representing the workforce of PIA." | Cotton argued that the privatisation process has excluded unions, including the ITF-affiliated People's Unity. He said this exclusion is unacceptable, undermines collective bargaining ag…
(2025-12-19). UN: U.S. sanctions against ICC judges undermine international justice. tehrantimes.com The United Nations has issued a strong warning over newly announced US sanctions targeting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), stressing that such measures threaten judicial independence and weaken the global system of accountability.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). World's longest expressway tunnel to open to traffic in Xinjiang by year-end. ecns.cn The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2025-12-19). Over 1.7 million Afghans deported from Iran in first nine months of 2025: UNHCR. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In the first nine months of 2025, more than 1.7 million Afghan refugees have returned from Iran to Afghanistan, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reported in a press release on October 27.
(2025-12-19). Tata Power Secures Rs 2,000 Crore via Non-Convertible Debentures. devdiscourse.com Tata Power announced the successful raising of Rs 2,000 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued on a private placement basis. On Friday, the leading integrated power company noted that the NCDs were allocated using multiple yield allotment method prescribed by BSE and Sebi.
(2025-12-19). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-19). Mashatile hails Mafolo's role in shaping democratic South Africa. sanews.gov.za Mashatile hails Mafolo's role in shaping democratic South Africa | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to late ANC stalwart and intellectual Magashe Titus Mafolo, describing him as a principled leader whose life's work helped shape South Africa's democratic governance, intellectual thought and African identity. | The Deputy President was delivering the eulogy at the funeral service of Magashe Titus Mafolo, held in Irene, Pretoria, on Friday. | Mashatile thanked the Mafolo family for allowing government and society to honour a "son of the soil", whose contributions transcended politics and touched com…
(2025-12-19). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-19). Age limit for blood donors may be raised. ecns.cn Modern medical research shows that blood regenerates continuously, and a donation of 400 milliliters accounts for less than 10 percent of total blood volume, posing no harm to the body.
(2025-12-19). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-19). Head's ton crushes England's Ashes hopes. tribune.com.pk 
Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval Friday as Australia built a 356-run lead over England to stand on the brink of retaining the Ashes. | The hosts were 271-4 at stumps on day three of the third Test with Head on 142 and first-innings century-maker Alex Carey not out 52, taking the five-match series out of England's reach. | England must win after crashing inside two days at the first Test in Perth and inside four in Brisbane, both by eight wickets. | But it appears to be an impossible task with the highest run chase at the ground 316 by Australia against Englan…
(2025-12-19). 'Throwback to McCarthyism': Trump DOJ Moves To Treat Leftist Dissent As Criminal. portside.org 'Throwback to McCarthyism': Trump DOJ Moves To Treat Leftist Dissent As Criminal |
(2025-12-19). Sweida violence reignites as Druze forces clash with HTS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — Intense fighting has erupted in Syria's southern province of Sweida between Druze forces and armed elements affiliated with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies, leaving several individuals wounded, report say.
(2025-12-19). US imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for Israel probe. newarab.com 
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two more judges of the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had already ordered sanctions on judges and prosecutors in the case, explicitly linked the new measures to a vote Monday in which the two judges sided with the majority and
(2025-12-19). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-19). What's in Tehran art galleries. tehrantimes.com Tehran's CAMA — Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Jamshid Haqiqatshenas. | The exhibit will be running until December 31 at the gallery located at No. 44, 10th Golestan, Pasdaran St.
(2025-12-19). President Zardari to take official visit to Iraq from Dec 20-24. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Iraq from December 20 to 24 at the invitation of Iraqi president, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. | The visit underscores the longstanding, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq, rooted in shared bonds of faith, culture, and mutual respect, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs news release said. | During the visit, the president will hold high-level meetings with the Iraqi leadership to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore ways to further strengthen cooperation across key areas of mutual interest, incl…
(2025-12-19). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-19). Ousted Air Force Special Ops Command Chief Faces Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges. theintercept.com 
Former Air Force Special Operations Command Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green has been charged with "possession, viewing, and producing child pornography," the Air Force quietly announced this week. | The news offers an answer to a mystery that had puzzled the Air Force community since April, when Green was removed from his position as the top enlisted leader of AFSOC "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to fulfill his duties," according to a press release put out at the time. The Air Force did not publicly elaborate on the reasons for his removal, leaving service members and observers to speculate. | The…
(2025-12-19). SPL 2025/26: Al Nassr Top Goal Scorer So Far – Courtesy Felix, Ronaldo. ummid.com Saudi FC Al Nassr is the top goal scorer in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League (SPL) season so far, courtesy its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo and attacking Midfielder/Forward Joao Felix.
(2025-12-19). Egyptian PM visits Beirut, meets top Lebanese officials. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-19). A long overdue legal initiative. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-19). Did Charles Dickens see A Christmas Carol as an anti-slavery story? |
(2025-12-19). Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch. |
(2025-12-19). How to deal with worry this Christmas. |
(2025-12-19). CPJ, partners call for the immediate release of Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-19). Young people's social worlds are 'thinning' — here's how that's affecting wellbeing. |
(2025-12-19). What are gas stove manufacturers trying to hide? Warning labels. |
(2025-12-19). A virtual reality tool I developed is helping Indigenous people connect with Country. |
(2025-12-19). Man storms Infomax newsroom during live broadcast in North Macedonia. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-19). It's more than OK for kids to be bored ‚àí it's good for them. |
(2025-12-19). With wolves absent from most of eastern North America, can coyotes replace them? |
(2025-12-19). Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive. |
(2025-12-19). Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Medvedev: Europe has not abandoned its plans to seize Russian assets, but is "temporarily keeping silent" on the issue. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-19). Tennis is set for a 'Battle of the Sexes' sequel — with no movement behind it. |
(2025-12-19). Trump tariffs and warming India-China ties have silenced the Quad partnership … for now. |
(2025-12-19). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central para el viernes 19 diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu En correspondencia con las transformaciones cambiarias anunciadas por el Banco Central de Cuba, les compartimos la tasa de cambio oficial para el viernes 19 de diciembre.
(2025-12-19). La especial relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi. cubadebate.cu La relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi constituyó un singular caso de diálogo y entendimiento entre el Estado cubano, la Santa Sede y la Iglesia católica durante años complejos en sus vínculos. Monseñor Cesare Zacchi fue un prelado de la Iglesia católica que desarrolló una destacada labor diplomática como representante del Vaticano, especialmente en Cuba.
(2025-12-19). Lula anuncia veto a la Ley que rebaja penas de condenados por el golpe de Estado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, confirmó este jueves su intención de vetar el proyecto de Ley de Sentencias, conocido como Ley de Dosimetría, aprobado por el Congreso Nacional, que prevé una reducción de penas para los condenados por el intento golpista del 8 de enero de 2023, cuando fueron atacados los tres poderes del Estado brasileño.
(2025-12-19). Alinhamento tcheco-eslovaco sinaliza crescente insatisfaàßà£o com o autoritarismo de Bruxelas. strategic-culture.su O dissenso político dentro da UE está em ascensà£o. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente visita de representantes…
(2025-12-19). 2026: Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu A propuesta del Primer Secretario del Partido y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, se aprobó nombrar al año 2026 como "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz", en homenaje al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana y como ratificación de la unidad de sus ideas en la Revolución Cubana.
(2025-12-19). New government strategy 'doesn't do enough to protect girls under 16'. thecanary.co Keir Starmer's government has pledged the "largest crackdown" ever on violence against women and girls (VAWG). But its plan currently seems light on details. And as Children's Commissioner Rachel de Souza says, she's still: deeply concerned that too much of this strategy will only protect girls who are 16 or over. More action to combat […] | By
(2025-12-19). La especial relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi. cubadebate.cu La relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi constituyó un singular caso de diálogo y entendimiento entre el Estado cubano, la Santa Sede y la Iglesia católica durante años complejos en sus vínculos. Monseñor Cesare Zacchi fue un prelado de la Iglesia católica que desarrolló una destacada labor diplomática como representante del Vaticano, especialmente en Cuba.
(2025-12-19). Díaz-Canel en la Asamblea Nacional: La Patria no se rinde. cubadebate.cu Reiteró que es mucho lo que nos toca enfrentar y resolver en lo interno, comenzando por la determinante esfera económica. "Para analizar la situación actual del país hemos sido realistas y autocríticos, pero también hemos reafirmado la confianza en la capacidad de resistencia y victoria del pueblo cubano. La Patria no se rinde".
(2025-12-19). 2026: Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu A propuesta del Primer Secretario del Partido y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, se aprobó nombrar al año 2026 como "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz", en homenaje al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana y como ratificación de la unidad de sus ideas en la Revolución Cubana.
(2025-12-19). Díaz-Canel en la Asamblea Nacional: La Patria no se rinde. cubadebate.cu Reiteró que es mucho lo que nos toca enfrentar y resolver en lo interno, comenzando por la determinante esfera económica. "Para analizar la situación actual del país hemos sido realistas y autocríticos, pero también hemos reafirmado la confianza en la capacidad de resistencia y victoria del pueblo cubano. La Patria no se rinde".
(2025-12-19). Fragmentos de civilización: De viaje por Italia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-19). Fragmentos de civilización: De viaje por Italia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-19). Bulgaria tra integrazione europea e rivolta: l'emblema di una contraddizione irrisolta che coinvolge l'Europa orientale e Bruxelles. strategic-culture.su La Bulgaria non riesce a scegliere tra l'Europa e la propria identità . | Segue nostro Clamoroso, sebbene relativamente ignorato, il caso bulgaro degli ultimi giorni: alla vigilia di un passo storico che sancirebbe l'irreversibilità del percorso europeo del paese, si mette in moto una grande manifestazione di piazza — la maggiore dalla fine del comunismo oltre 30 anni orsono — che fa collassare il governo in carica. | Il pass…
(2025-12-19). Le elezioni parlamentari anticipate in Kosovo non risolveranno lo status definitivo della provincia serba. strategic-culture.su In sostanza, il Kosovo rappresenta l'ennesimo fallimento di nation building made in USA e nessuna delle sue componenti puà≤ dirsi oggi soddisfatta. | Segue nostro Le elezioni anticipate nella provincia serba secessionista del Kosovo sono previste per il 28 dicembre 2025. Sono state indette perché il parlamento non è riuscito a formare un governo dopo le elezioni del 9 febbraio 2025, seguite da un secondo tentativo, anch'esso fallito.
(2025-12-19). Watch: Ahmed al Ahmed tackles, disarms Bondi Beach gunman. ummid.com In a rare display of bravery, a Muslim fruit seller, later identified as Ahmed el Ahmad, tackled and disarmed the Bondi Beach gunman who targeted the Jewish festival Sunday.