(2025-12-07). Israel committed 57 assaults on Palestinian journalists in November alone. tehrantimes.com Israeli forces and illegal settlers committed 57 violations and assaults against journalists in the occupied West Bank and Gaza in November, Anadolu reported Sunday, citing the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS).
(2025-12-07). The future of armed resistance in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Palestinian resistance in Gaza faces a precarious period between flimsy ceasefires and ongoing aggression.
(2025-12-07). Egypt's FM accuses 'Israel' of violating Gaza ceasefire, urges deploying peacekeepers ASAP. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-07). Muslim scholar says staying vocal about Gaza matters amid Israeli assaults. aljazeera.com Scholar says that abandoning the Palestinian struggle now would repeat the very failures that enabled Israel's genocide.
wrmea.org (2025-12-07). Pope Leo XIV: "We Know Israel Does Not…Accept" Palestinian State, But "We See It as the Only Solution" The National Catholic Reporter reports that Leo said that the Vatican continues to press for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and added, "We know that in this moment, Israel doesn't accept this solution, but we see it as the only one that can offer a solution to the conflict that they are living in."
(2025-12-07). Germany's Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel's war on Gaza. aljazeera.com German chancellor reaffirms his country's support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza.
(2025-12-07). 'We need to make it work': Can international law deliver justice? aljazeera.com Gaza dominates the Doha Forum as experts warn political pressure from nation states undermines international law.
(2025-12-07). Western media coverage of Gaza erases Palestinians from the story. aljazeera.com How language on covering Gaza deletes Palestinians from view and turns Israel's genocidal war into a one-sided narrative…
(2025-12-07). Hamas signals readiness to place arms under Palestinian state authority. tehrantimes.com Hamas said Saturday it was ready to hand over its weapons in the Gaza Strip to a Palestinian authority governing the territory on the condition that the Israeli army's occupation ends, AFP reported Saturday.
(2025-12-07). Hillary doubles down: Young people don't know why they criticize Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org Hillary Clinton doubled down on her claims that young people get most of their news from social media and therefore are succumbing to anti-Israel propaganda regarding the killing of civilians, the starvation of the population, and destruction of Gaza Strip. Speaking with Foreign Policy's Ravi Argawal at the Doha Forum in Qatar Sunday, Clinton repeated
(2025-12-07). Hamas sets condition for handing over its weapons. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Khalil al-Hayya, the head of Hamas in Gaza, said the movement will only hand over its weapons once Israel's occupation ends, adding that arms would then be transferred to a future Palestinian state authority governing Gaza.
(2025-12-07). Bethlehem lights up for Christmas for first time since Gaza genocide began. aljazeera.com Bethlehem has lit its Christmas tree for the first time since Israel began its genocide on Palestinians in Gaza.
(2025-12-07). Abu Shabab's death signals the inevitable failure of Israel's plan for Gaza. aljazeera.com The Israeli efforts to establish Palestinian rule in Gaza loyal to the occupation are doomed.
(2025-12-07). Mediators Qatar, Egypt call for next steps in Gaza truce. newarab.com 
(2025-12-07). Keep talking with US, Turkey's Erdogan tells Venezuela's Maduro. newarab.com 
Turkey's President "It is important to keep channels of dialogue open between the US and Venezuela," Erdogan told him, according to a statement from his office on X, expressing hope that "the tension will ease as soon as possible". | Erdogan said that Turkey was closely following the developments in the region and believed that "proble…
(2025-12-07). Venezuela's Interior Minister: US Believes It Can 'Break Us Through Fear'. orinocotribune.com The minister for the Interior, Justice, and Peace of Venezuela, Diosdado Cabello, led on Saturday the swearing-in of the Comprehensive Bolivarian Base Committees (CBBI) of the state of Monagas at a massive demonstration in Maturín, where he highlighted that part of the task of recent times is being fulfilled, after four months of intense threats and psychological terrorism by US imperialism. He warned that the Bolivarian Revolution is not disarmed. | "We are leading a peaceful revolution, but not an unarmed one," he said. "We are in a scenario of unarmed struggle. The US threatens us because it believes that it c…
(2025-12-07). Why China Is Opposing Flight Suspensions and the Embargo on Venezuela. moderndiplomacy.eu Venezuelan airspace is currently experiencing electromagnetic interference over the Caribbean Sea, part of US military activity aimed at isolating the Venezuelan government and President "Nicolás Maduro's regime" through multi-layered pressure. This comes amid increasing warnings from the Civil Aviation Authority against travel to Venezuela, prompting international airlines to avoid Venezuelan airspace. The closure of Venezuelan …
(2025-12-07). Venezuela Repatriates 1,000 Nationals in a Week as Flights Defy US Airspace Disruption Attempts. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Flight 94 arrived on Monday, December 3, from Mexico, operated by Venezuela's national airline Conviasa. It carried 304 returning citizens, noticeably including 140 minors. | Also on Monday, Flight 95 arrived from Texas, United States. The flight, operated by the US airline Eastern, repatriated 265 Venezuelans: 231 men…
(2025-12-07). Sudan, Venezuela, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | The Guardian
(2025-12-07). Venezuela And Trump Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-07). A Journalist Reported From Palestine. YouTube Deleted His Account Claiming He's an Iranian Agent.>. theintercept.com 
In February 2024, without warning, YouTube deleted the account of independent British journalist Robert Inlakesh. | His YouTube page featured dozens of videos, including numerous livestreams documenting Israel's military occupation of the West Bank. In a decade covering Palestine and Israel, he had captured video of Israeli authorities demolishing Palestinian homes, police harassing Palestinian drivers, and Israeli soldiers shooting at Palestinian civilians and journalists during protests in front of illegal Israeli settlements. In an instant, all of that footage was gone. | In July, YouTube deleted Inlakesh's…
(2025-12-07). Khomutsianskaya, Egorova win Sharm ElSheikh 2025 in Egypt. eng.belta.by In the final match, the Belarusian-Russian duo defeated the Russian pair of Yaroslava Bartashevich and Kristiana Sidorova in two sets, 6-4, 6-2.
(2025-12-07). 5,000 National Housing Movement units to be ready for delivery by March 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The managing director of New Towns Development Company announced the company's readiness to deliver 5,000 units of the National Housing Movement Plan by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026), stating: "Approximately 52,000 National Housing Movement units in these towns have achieved over 50 percent physical progress."
(2025-12-07). The Nuclear Energy Wind Blowing in Africa: The Next Stop is Tanzania. moderndiplomacy.eu "This is a landmark achievement for our country…For the first time, Tanzania is stepping onto the global uranium map with the capacity to supply a strategic mineral that is essential for safe and sustainable energy generation worldwide." —Tanzania's President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. In October 2016, Tanzania signed a deal with the Russian State Nuclear …
(2025-12-07). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-07). Turmoil in the Skies: IndiGo's Flight Cancellations Spark Inquiry. devdiscourse.com In response to widespread disruptions in air travel, a parliamentary panel is gearing up to summon senior figures from IndiGo and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The aim is to address recent mass cancellations that have left thousands of travelers stranded nationwide.
(2007-12-25). Tearful Norris claims 'amazing' Formula One world champion. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-07). Drone strike on Sudan preschool by RSF and ally kills dozens of children. aljazeera.com A drone attack by the RSF and its allied al-Hilou group on a preschool in Sudan has killed more than 100 people.
(2025-12-07). Iran rules out any special, direct channel with Washington. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that there is no direct or special channel of communication between Tehran and Washington.
(2025-12-07). INSF, Uzbekistan Innovative Development Agency to support joint scientific research. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Uzbekistan will support the implementation of 10 research projects following a joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
(2025-12-07). The AI Economy and the Public Risk Few Are Willing to Admit. globalresearch.ca Artificial intelligence is being sold as the technology that will "change everything." Yet while a handful of firms are profiting enormously from the AI boom, the financial risk may already be shifting to the public. The louder the promises become, …
(2025-12-07). Operational Turbulence: IndiGo's Aviation Crisis Under Scrutiny. devdiscourse.com Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol addressed the media, highlighting the severe mental distress faced by passengers amidst IndiGo's operational crisis.
(2025-12-07). US, Ukraine Discuss Peace, But No Immediate Breakthroughs Seen In Miami Talks. eurasiareview.com US and Ukrainian officials met for a third straight day of talks, with no early announcements about any potential breakthroughs, even as Russia and Ukraine conducted air strikes on the opposing side's territory as the all-out war edged near the four-year mark. | As of late afternoon local time on December 6, no official statements had been released out of the Miami meeting, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he joined his negotiating team for a "constructive" call with US representatives involved in the talks. | "I've just had a long and substantive phone call with [US representatives] Steve Witk…
(2025-12-07). Killing of journalists "likely to become more common" aljazeera.com "Journalists don't want to be the news, they want to make news."
(2025-12-07). The Politicization Of Export Controls And Its Impacts On Arms Industry Supply Chains: The Case Of Australia Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Jade Guiberteau Ricard, Giovanna Maletta and Dr Benjamin Zala |
(2025-12-07). EDP is 'seriously considering' rejecting European Hydrogen Bank subsidy due to lack of visibility on demand. wattsupwiththat.com Worse still, for these investors, is the risk that future governments will abolish Net Zero completely, or at the very least keep carbon taxes low. In that event, their business model is completely shot.
(2025-12-07). Three Reasons Why Young US Evangelicals Are Turning Against Israel Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Aaron David Fruh | Opinions concerning Israel among young US Evangelicals are shifting. A survey conducted between March 22, 2021, and April 2, 2021, by the Barna Group, a social research organization, and by Mordechai Inbari and Kirill Humin, two professors at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, found that support for Israel among US Evangelicals aged 18 to 29 dropped by half between 2018 and 2021. In their 2021 survey, only 33.6 percent of respondents expressed positive support for Israel—down from 69 percent in 2018. | The 2021 survey also indicated that 42 percent of young Evangelicals i…
(2025-12-07). Belarus' Mikhalchuk wins gold at European Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2025. eng.belta.by Earlier in 2025, Palina Mikhalchuk won bronze at the European Junior Championships and also earned podium finishes at international tournaments in Albania and Bulgaria.
(2025-12-07). 104 Matches. 16 Stadiums. 1 Champion — FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule. thinktank.pk The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the most expansive edition in the tournament's history, featuring an unprecedented 48 teams competing in 104 thrilling matches across three North American nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As soccer fans worldwide gear up for this global spectacle, understanding the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule …
(2025-12-07). Iran-Oman agreement boosts marine-based tourism, minister says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri announced the beginning of a new chapter in the marine-based economy given the recent agreement between Iran and Oman.
(2025-12-07). Ocean City's beach trees grow into a shoreline tradition. whyy.org 
(2025-12-07). Trump, Kagame, Tshisekedi the Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace: A Peace Deal Short on Peace. worldbeyondwar.org Not a peace accord. A framework for managed chaos. A chaos low enough not to disturb markets. A chaos high enough to keep the Congolese state weak. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2007-12-25). Bangladesh U19 beat Pakistan by seven wickets. tribune.com.pk 
Bangladesh Women's U19 beat Pakistan Women's U19 by seven wickets in the third match of the five-match T20 series at the Cox's Bazar Academy Ground on Sunday. | After opting to bat first, Pakistan managed to score 86 for eight in their 20 overs. Captain Eman Naseer provided a brisk start with a 16-ball 23, striking five fours. However, regular wickets halted momentum as Pakistan slipped to 31 for five in the seventh over. | Zoofishan Ayyaz (14, 33b, 2x4s), Rozina Akram (8, 14b, 1×4) and Mahnoor Zaib (12, 15b, 1×4) attempted to rebuild, while Memoona Khalid returned unbeaten on 18 off 25 balls, which included t…
(2025-12-07). golden girl of Prue Acton. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-07). Zelensky holds 'very substantive' call with Witkoff and Kushner. newarab.com 
"Ukraine is committed to continuing to work honestly with the American side to bring about real peace," Zelensky said on Telegram as the third day of the talks were to be held in Florida. | "We agreed on the next steps and the format of the talks with America," he added. | Zelensky, who was in Kyiv, joined the c…
(2025-12-06). Hangzhou Normal University apologizes for false recipients' list. ecns.cn Hangzhou Normal University in Zhejiang province issued an apology Saturday after confirming that a list of recipients for a charitable project was fabricated by staff using common names found online.
(2025-12-06). Freeskier Liu eyes Olympic podium after two home World Cup medal finishes. ecns.cn With back-to-back podium finishes bolstering her Olympic ambition, China's rising freeskier Liu Mengting has landed herself on the hot-favorite list in the big air discipline at her Winter Olympic debut in Italy.
(2025-12-07). We tested youths at 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania: Moeini. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Azade Sadat Moeini, head coach of Iran's women's wheelchair basketball team, has expressed satisfaction with her squad's performance at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships, recently held in Bangkok, Thailand.
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(2025-12-07). Iranian, Turkish private sectors emphasize strengthening bilateral ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During the side programs of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (TCCIMA)'s delegation at the Plast Eurasia Istanbul exhibition, a meeting was held between this delegation and a group of board members and managers of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce.
(2025-12-06). China launches 14th group of low-orbit internet satellites. ecns.cn China launched the 14th group of its low-orbit internet satellites into space on Saturday afternoon, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the leading State-owned space contractor.
(2025-12-07). Corteva Agriscience: Leading the Biological Revolution in Indian Agriculture. devdiscourse.com Corteva Agriscience, a major player in the agricultural industry, is intensifying its focus on biological solutions in India as climate pressures and pest resistance increase. The company believes that biocontrols and biostimulants are essential for natural crop protection.
(2025-12-07). Czech Elections: Back To The Future As Andrej Babi≈° Sweeps To Victory Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Robert Beck | ( What went wrong for the coalition government of outgoing Prime Minister Petr Fiala; | How will Babi≈° and hi…
(2025-12-06). New university in Dongguan to provide talent support for GBA. ecns.cn A newly established university in Dongguan, Guangdong province, is projected to play a role in providing talent support for Dongguan city and even the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2025-12-07). America, exhausted and broken. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The second Trump administration has released a 33-page National Security Strategy document, unveiled under the "America First" banner and centered on redefining Washington's role in the world.
(2025-12-07). Sudan : 6 Million Starving, Children Massacred — Why Is the World Still Silent? thinktank.pk In the shadow of global headlines dominated by distant powers, Sudan's civil war rages on, quietly devouring lives and futures. As of December 2025, the United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark alert: A "massive" humanitarian crisis looms, with 20 million people teetering on the edge of acute food insecurity and 6 …
(2025-12-07). At least 23 people killed in India nightclub fire. geo.tv 
Massive blaze breaks out at a club in Arpora in India's North Goa district. — Screengrab via X/@oheraldogoaInquiry ordered as Goa CM inspect devastated Arpora nightclub site.Sawant vows toughest action against anyone found responsible.Officials confirm tourists among victims of the…
(2025-12-07). Djibouti's Democracy Takes Another Knock As Ageing President Engineers Yet Another Term. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Djibouti's president, Ismai l Omar Guelleh, pushed through constitutional changes removing presidential age limits in October 2025. The changes enable him to remain in …
(2025-12-07). Rainfall drops by over 88% in long term. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Since the beginning of the current water year, September 23, until December 5, a total of 4.7 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, indicating an 88.4-percent decline from the long-term figure of 40.2 mm, according to the Meteorological Organization.
(2025-12-07). Why did FIFA invent a peace prize for Trump? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — FIFA's Peace Prize was supposed to symbolize "the unifying power of football," but in practice, it turned into a display of the organization's political maneuvering and an attempt to whitewash the image of Donald Trump.
(2025-12-07). The Vassalisation Of Europe: Dependency And The Crisis Of Civilizational Confidence Analysis. eurasiareview.com Introduction: | Europe today stands at a paradoxical juncture. Militarily, economically, and politically, it has never been more integrated with that great power an ocean away, the United States. Due to this level of integration, the continent has never been more unsure of itself and its own sense of purpose as a civilisation. The reconfiguration of Europe's political structure, sense of self, and direction is an ongoing historical process. It manifests in various inflection points in our history. From the Great Schism of 1054 to the introduction of the Westphalian state system in 1648 to the end of th…
(2025-12-07). Christian Apologetics: No Link Between Abraham and the Ka'bah? muslimskeptic.com In recent times, Cameron Bertuzzi (host of the Christian apologetics channel Capturing Christianity, known for philosophical debates, interviews with theologians, and discussions aimed at defending Christian theism) has increasingly shifted his focus toward Islam. Rather than identifying secular liberalism or the decline of Christian practice as the primary challenge to Western civilisation, he has instead …
(2025-12-07). Elymaean rock carving discovered in southwest Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A newly identified Elymaean rock carving has been discovered in the highlands of Kuh-e Manar in Andika, southwest Iran, according to the director of the Masjed Soleyman Cultural and Industrial Landscape National Base.
(2025-12-07). Hegseth Downplays Concerns About US' Strikes On Alleged Cartel Boats, Says Trump Could Use Force 'As He Fits'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday (local time) defended the strikes on suspected drug cartel vessels during remarks at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, stating …
(2025-12-07). Time to Stop Pretending Renewables Are Cheap. wattsupwiththat.com Policymakers would do well to heed energy experts like Schernikau and Stein. Chasing luxury beliefs do not cost well-heeled climate bureaucrats and renewables ideologues much, but the burdens of irrational energy policies will be borne by the world's poorest. The real path forward lies in pragmatic, technology-neutral approaches that prioritise energy abundance over austerity.
(2025-12-07). Spiritual Unity or Political Strategy? The Controversy Surrounding Mass Gita Recital. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of fostering communal polarization in the state, an allegation aimed at influencing voter behavior for the 2026 assembly elections.
(2025-12-07). Araghchi wants Japan to play key safety role at nuclear sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday called for Japan to share its expertise with past atomic disasters and help Iran secure facilities severely damaged by recent Israeli and US strikes.
(2025-12-07). Facilitating the purchase of insurance in Iran with Bime Bazaar. tehrantimes.com In recent years, changes in lifestyle and the growing use of digital services have transformed the way people look at purchasing insurance. Visiting insurance offices in person, spending a significant amount of time comparing prices, and lacking transparent information about coverage were among the challenges many policyholders previously faced. In this context, online platforms have been able to simplify and make the insurance purchasing process more accessible.
(2025-12-07). Russiagate: The Miserable Truth. globalresearch.ca Introductory Disclaimer: I have never voted Republican for Federal office and I deplore most of what Fox News has to offer. I am currently registered Democrat in order to vote in the Presidential primary for either Bernie Sanders or Tulsi …
(2025-12-07). Australia dominate England to win second Test in Brisbane. aljazeera.com Australia take a stranglehold of cricket's oldest test series with a decisive eight-wicket victory at The Gabba.
(2025-12-07). Iranian experts convene at MAHAK for SIOP Asia Meet-up 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – MAHAK Charity Institute hosted the 2025 SIOP Asia Meet-up on December 4, 2025, at its headquarters in Tehran, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and representatives of major scientific societies for a focused discussion on the future of pediatric oncology in Iran.
(2025-12-07). Merz urges Israel to refrain from annexing West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Israel to refrain from any steps toward annexing the West Bank, including building communities there.
(2025-12-07). Are COVID Vaccines Accelerating Deadly Cancer Epidemics? Turbo Cancers. Analysis of Prof. Angus Dalgleish. globalresearch.ca For over 70 years, the American public has been called upon annually to join the fight against cancer. | We are urged to make donations with the assurance that progress is being made and innovative breakthrough treatments are just around the …
(2025-12-07). Trump Militarized Cities in ICE Crackdowns. Is Militarizing the Ballot Box Next? truthout.org Two months after Donald Trump's second inauguration, the White House released the text of a sprawling executive order allegedly designed to ensure the integrity of U.S. elections. It demanded that states share their voter rolls with federal officials; mandated onerous proof-of-citizenship rules for people registering to vote (rules which didn't include drivers' licenses as valid forms of ID for… |
(2025-12-07). Europe Cannot See Strait OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Jeremias Lin | ( Nowhere, however, does Europe's confidence collide with reality more than in the Taiwan Strait. Brussels and the capitals simpl…
(2025-12-07). 17 found dead in migrant vessel off Crete: coastguard. geo.tv 
Firefighters and members of the Hellenic coastguard carry bags with bodies after a migrant vessel sank near the Greek island of Crete, December 6, 2025. — AFPATHENS: Seventeen men were found dead on Saturday after a migrant vessel was discovered drifting off the Greek island of…
(2025-12-07). South Africa's G20 Presidency Is Over What Did It Achieve For Climate And Clean Energy In Africa? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) South Africa opened its G20 presidency with an ambitious message for a world divided by conflict and economic strain: solidarity, equality and sustainability. The …
(2025-12-07). Sudan must expel foreign-backed fighters, justice minister tells Al Jazeera. aljazeera.com External support for armed groups and mercenaries is the main obstacle to peace, says Sudan's justice minister.
(2025-12-07). Balancing Authority And Diplomacy: The UN Secretary-General's Role In Global Governance OpEd. eurasiareview.com The United Nations Secretary-General position functions as the international cooperation hub which directs global affairs management. The Secretary-General exercises diplomatic authority, which allows him to influence results, although he lacks state-based coercive capabilities. The Secretary-General derives his influence from a combination of diplomatic skills and moral persuasion, and personal leadership abilities, which he uses to overcome state sovereignty and institutional barriers. The office exists in a delicate state because it needs to fulfil member state requirements while handling actual internation…
(2025-12-07). Iran to play 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on U.S. soil. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national football team will play their group stage matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles and Seattle.
(2025-12-07). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-07). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 7. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 7.
(2025-12-07). BREAKING: Peer Reviewed Report. 86% of PCR-Positive "COVID Cases" Were Not Real Infections. globalresearch.ca A bombshell peer-reviewed study out of Germany just dismantled the scientific foundation used to justify lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccine mandates.
(2025-12-07). Iran's private sector ready to play leading role in strengthening economic ties with Kazakhstan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Hamed Asgari, the vice president of international affairs at the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) regarding the president's trip to Kazakhstan at the head of a large trade delegation, stated: "Iran's private sector is ready to play a leading role in strengthening economic relations with Kazakhstan."
(2025-12-07). In Jerusalem, Merz reaffirms Germany's support for Israel. newarab.com 
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Merz landed at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport just before 8: 00 pm (1800 GMT) and was met by Israeli Foreign Minister
(2025-12-07). War Legacy Cooperation In Vietnam-US Bilateral Relations: Progress And Prospects Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Phan Xuan Dung | The late Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, who played a pivotal role in facilitating Vietnam-U.S. reconciliation, once observed: "Nothing is better than developing Vietnam-U.S. relations by overcoming the legacies of the past."[1] Indeed, when the two former enemies established a comprehensive strategic partnership (CSP) in 2023, they recognised war legacy remediation as "a priority in bilateral relations that contributes to the building of mutual trust and understanding."[2] Vietnam and the United States began working together on post-war humanitarian issues even prior to normalis…
(2025-12-07). US Lifts Russia's 'Direct Threat' Label In New Security Policy, Moscow Welcomes 'Positive Step'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The Kremlin has welcomed the move by US President Donald Trump's administration to shake up its national security strategy and stop calling Russia a direct threat , spokesman …
(2025-12-07). Tragedy Strikes Goa: Nightclub Blaze Claims Lives. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident, a devastating fire at the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa has claimed at least 25 lives, leaving six others injured. The fire erupted post-midnight at the venue located in Arpora village, approximately 25 km from the state capital, Panaji.
(2025-12-07). UK ex-doctor charged with sexual offences against 38 patients. geo.tv 
(2025-12-07). Salah slams Liverpool with 'thrown under the bus' rant. newarab.com 
(2025-12-07). The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat. aljazeera.com The community I grew up in near Bethlehem is being squeezed out by Israeli settlers.
(2025-12-07). Ghalibaf warns regional states over testing Iran's patience. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that those making claims over the three Iranian islands should not test the Iranian nation's determination to defend its territorial integrity.
(2025-12-07). Climate Disruption Is Not Due to CO2. globalresearch.ca Professor Following questions arose from this letter for Silvia Terribili, who asked von …
(2025-12-07). The Architect Of Consolidation: Munir's Steadfast Grip On Pakistan's Power Structure Analysis. eurasiareview.com Quite contrary to the earlier phases of fragile democratic regimes and distinct periods of authoritarian rule under military dictatorships, Pakistan is currently witnessing growing fusion of military and civilian institutions under the direction and supervision of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. In fact, moving beyond the security issues, Munir is taking key political, economic and diplomatic decisions for Pakistan. | Reversal of Military's Prominence : | Since popular leader Imran Khan came to dominate Pakistan's political scene as the Prime Minister in 2018, the clout of the military to influence civi…
(2025-12-07). Russia's Military Settlements In Far North Rapidly Declining In Population Analysis. eurasiareview.com Moscow has had difficulty getting people to move to the Russian Far North to live and work since the end of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin's system of forced labor. In Soviet times, the center sought to compensate for the harsh life there by offering huge salaries, prompting Russians to work there for brief periods to earn "the long ruble" and then live better elsewhere. | Since 1991, these salaries have become less common and, where they do exist, are less generous than in the past. The population of the Russian Far North has accordingly been in decline over the last three decades. Russian demographers project t…
(2025-12-07). China's Data Sovereignty Drive Is Weakening WTO E-Commerce Rules. Indonesia Could Pay the Price. moderndiplomacy.eu The Uncontrolled Digital Market The world of international trade is no longer driven solely by containers in ports but by optical fibers crossing oceans. Recent data shows a tectonic shift in the global economy: global e-commerce revenue is projected to reach US$6.86 trillion by 2025, with 21% of total global retail transactions now occurring in …
(2007-12-25). 'England being humiliated by Australia'. tribune.com.pk 
Former Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan said England were being humiliated in the second test in Brisbane after a woeful third day left them on the brink of defeat on Saturday. | England eventually bowled out Australia for 511 to trail by 177 after the first innings before collapsing from 90-1 to 134-6 after several batsmen were dismissed playing careless shots. | Barring something extraordinary on Sunday, England are on the brink of slipping 2-0 down in the five-match series to leave their dream of winning back the Ashes in tatters. | Vaughan, who led England to a memorable series victory at home in 2005…
(2025-12-07). Iranians win accolades at 2025 World Taekwondo U21 Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Abolfazl Zandi of Iran was chosen the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the inaugural Nairobi 2025 World Taekwondo Under 21 Championships.
(2025-12-07). Putin's Nuclear Warning: Russia Dumps Key Treaties — Are We Heading for War? thinktank.pk In a geopolitical landscape marked by escalating tensions, Russia's decision to cancel or suspend several military agreements with Western nations has sent shockwaves through international security circles. As of December 2025, Moscow's moves—ranging from terminating post-Cold War pacts with NATO allies to abandoning outdated missile treaties—signal a deepening rift with the West. These actions aren't …
(2025-12-07). US armed forces learning lessons from conflict in Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The United States is studying the experience of using autonomous weapon systems during combat operations in Ukraine, War Secretary Pete Hegseth says.
(2025-12-07). Expert weighs in on possible era of rapprochement between Russia, Ukraine. eng.belta.by The political analyst emphasized the importance of studying the history of other countries for greater mutual understanding and establishing contacts.
(2025-12-07). Jail Support for Immigrants Held in Missouri Offers Resistance in a Red State. truthout.org For more than 200 days, Fernando Herrera-Cruz has been sitting in a county jail in central Missouri on immigration charges. The conditions in the jail are "very bad," Herrera-Cruz told Truthout, with the help of a translator. "There are some guards who are very racist towards immigrants." Herrera-Cruz, who is 25 years old, left Mexico to come to the United States to work with his brother for… |
(2025-12-07). Hague Court Rejects Bosnian Serb Ex-Commander's Early Release Plea. eurasiareview.com By Emina Dizdarevic Tahmiscija | The president of the UN-backed International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunal in The Hague, Graciela Gatti Santana, has rejected a plea from wartime Bosnian Serb Army commander Dragomir Milosevic for early release. | Milosevic, 83, who is serving his sentence in Estonia, had cited the fact that he is elderly and in poor health as grounds for a release on humanitarian grounds. | However, in a decision made public by the court on Friday, Gatti Santana said that Milosevic is not suffering from "an acute crisis or a life-threatening medical condition". | She also said that…
(2025-12-07). Musk: How Long Before EU Is Gone? menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | Tesla Inc. and x.AI Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon | Musk took to X on Saturday to express his wonder about "how long" | it will be before the European Union …
(2025-12-06). China, U.S. business communities urged to strengthen ties. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng speaks at the China-US Business Cooperation Forum, co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Meridian International Center in Washington on Thursday.
(2025-12-07). Iran's foreign minister to visit Azerbaijan for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei announced that Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will travel to Azerbaijan on Sunday for high-level talks with senior officials in Baku.
(2025-12-07). The Coronavirus Vaccine: The Real Danger is "Agenda ID2020" . Vaccination as a Platform for "Digital Identity" globalresearch.ca What is the infamous ID2020? It's an electronic ID program that uses generalized vaccination as a platform for digital identity. The program harnesses existing birth registration and vaccination operations to provide newborns with a portable and persistent biometrically-linked digital identity.
(2025-12-07). Russian air defenses destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight, Reuters cites defense ministry in Moscow. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-07). South Korea's positive signal to Isfahan's economy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During his visit to Isfahan Province, South Korean Ambassador to Iran Kim Junpyo paid a visit to the Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture, where he met with Amir Keshani, the chamber's president. They discussed expanding cooperation between South Korea and Isfahan.
(2025-12-07). Despite Progressive Posturing, Newsom Opposes Popular CA Wealth Tax Proposal. truthout.org California Gov. Gavin Newsom, considered by some to be the frontrunner to be the next Democratic presidential nominee, said during a panel on Wednesday that he wants his party to be a "big tent" that welcomes large numbers of people into the fold. But he's "adamantly against" one of the most popular proposals Democrats have to offer: a wealth tax. In October… |
(2025-12-07). China says conducted joint missile defense drill with Russia. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-06). Road accidents on highway in Xinjiang kill 9. ecns.cn Nine people were killed and seven injured in two crashes on a major expressway in northwestern China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Saturday night, local authorities said.
(2025-12-07). Nigeria Has Jailed Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu: Why It Risks Backfiring. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The terrorism conviction and life sentence handed down by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, brings an end to a …
(2025-12-07). The Taliban at a Crossroads. moderndiplomacy.eu When President Donald Trump met Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in the Oval Office last month, it crystallized how fast international politics can reorder yesterday's "unthinkable." Al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda-linked commander who carried a U.S. bounty, was received in Washington as a head of state whose cooperation the White House now sees as useful for …
(2025-12-07). Egypt warns Israel against unilateral reopening of Rafah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — Egypt has warned Israel through multiple channels that it rejects any unilateral reopening of the Rafah crossing.
(2025-12-07). Lunar halo in the sky over Minsk Oblast. eng.belta.by A halo (from Ancient Greek meaning "circle, disk") is a luminous ring around a powerful light source. They typically form around the Sun or the Moon, but sometimes they can also appear around streetlights.
(2025-12-07). U.S. National Security Strategy 2025: The Return of Realism. moderndiplomacy.eu On December 5, 2025, the Trump 2.0 administration released the new National Security Strategy (NSS). Unlike previous administrations, the 2025 NSS was published within the first year of the presidential term, reflecting the intentions and messages Washington seeks to send to the world about how it will approach major global issues. 1. When America Is …
(2025-12-07). Car bomb outside police station in Mexico's Michoacan kills at least 3. aljazeera.com At least six people also injured in explosion at a central avenue in Coahuayana.
(2025-12-07). Lando Norris wins maiden F1 world championship title at Abu Dhabi GP. aljazeera.com Norris finished third behind Max Verstappen in final race to deliver McLaren its first world drivers' crown since 2008.
(2025-12-07). Mohsen Shadi elected head of Iran's Rowing Federation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mohsen Shadi was elected unopposed as the new president of the Iran Rowing Federation on Sunday, securing all 38 votes cast at the election held at Iran's Olympic Academy.
(2025-12-07). Sri Lanka's Kandy District Faces Cyclone Ditwah's Aftermath. devdiscourse.com Sri Lanka's Kandy district, known for being the last royal kingdom of Ceylon, faced significant destruction from Cyclone Ditwah, which has killed 618 people across the country. The disaster unleashed floods and landslides, severely damaging infrastructure. Ongoing search operations aim to find those buried under landslides a week after the cyclone hit.
(2025-12-07). Technologies Allowing Remote Control of Human Brain Activities. globalresearch.ca Since 2021, there has been increasing international pressure on the United States to declassify the existence of technologies for remotely controlling human brain activity and to prevent the creation of a new totalitarian system based on the use of these …
(2025-12-07). UK Scientists Demand Free TV Time to Deliver their Emergency Climate Briefing. wattsupwiththat.com "… we are calling for a televised national emergency briefing, so that what happened in Central Hall Westminster can reach the public …"
(2025-12-07). Donald Trump: Is He Too Dangerous to be Head of State? globalresearch.ca Some observers have drawn a parallel between Donald Trump and the decadent emperor Caligula (12-41 CE) of Ancient Rome. Caligula was autocratic, unpredictable, unhinged and a self-conscious populist who lacked self-restraint. Is Donald Trump an "Emperor with no clothes".
(2025-12-07). "Terror Online" International Contest seeks to combat censorship of artworks on social media. tehrantimes.com The press conference for the first International Cartoon and Poster Contest "Terror Online" was held on Saturday, December 6, with the presence of Masoud Shojai Tabatabai, the event's secretary, and Masoud Nejabatí, the head of the jury, in Tehran. | The main goal of the event is to combat the censorship of artworks and present authentic visual narratives of the resistance culture by inviting both Iranian and international artists.
(2025-12-07). Benin's gov't says it thwarted coup attempt after troops declared takeover. aljazeera.com Soldiers in Benin appeared on state television to say they had toppled President Patrice Talon and taken power.
(2025-12-07). 7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 was registered in Alaska, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
(2025-12-07). Libya to announce first oil concessions in decades. newarab.com 
Libya will announce early next year which companies won its first tender for oil and gas exploration licences in nearly two decades, an official from Libya has Africa's largest oil reserves, at an estimated 48.4 billion barrels. | "The winners of the new round of licences for foreign companies will be announced between February and March," NOC board of directors member Hussain Safar told AFP news agency. | The permits notably concern "promising offshore areas…
(2025-12-07). 'Azar 16th' symbol of anti-global arrogance in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — In Iranian calendar, the day Azar 16th (December 7) has been designated as University Students Day that is the symbol of the anti-global arrogance and anti-colonialism approach of the students and the university in history.
(2025-12-07). German chancellor "signals business as usual" on Israel trip. aljazeera.com "[German Chancellor's visit to Israel] signals it's business as usual again."
(2025-12-07). Big Tech May Soon Have Monopoly On Power As America Faces Energy Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com As Big Tech develops more artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, advocates flaunt the promise of more jobs and innovation, while others warn about the impending power crunch and potential antitrust issues as a handful of companies could dominate the power sector.
(2025-12-07). Manish Tewari's Bill: Redefining Parliamentary Independence. devdiscourse.com Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha, aiming to grant parliamentarians greater freedom in voting decisions on bills and motions, except those crucial to government stability, like confidence and financial matters. This move challenges the current dominance of the party whip system and seeks to enhance democratic decision-making.
(2025-12-07). Rory McIlroy Pushes for Australian Open Date Change to Boost International Participation. devdiscourse.com Rory McIlroy, currently the world's second-ranked golfer, is advocating for a change in the Australian Open schedule. He believes rescheduling the event could attract a stronger international roster in future tournaments. Despite a strong showing that included a career grand slam with his U.S. Masters victory, McIlroy thinks the tournament needs improvement.
(2025-12-07). FAO holds workshop on effective use of agricultural water in Lake Urmia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in cooperation with the Governorate of West Azarbaijan Province, has held a workshop on a project titled 'Enhancing Restoration Activities in Lake Urmia through the Effective Use of Agricultural Water', marking the official launch of the project's second phase.
(2025-12-07). Minister urges restoration of Arak bazaar ahead of possible UNESCO review. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's tourism minister said on Saturday that the historical bazaar of Arak requires urgent restoration work as the government pursues its possible inscription on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
(2025-12-07). Israeli occupation forces raid several areas across West Bank, stage wide arrest campaign. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-07). How Russia Is Militarizing Ukrainian Children. eurasiareview.com By Iryna Skosar | Nastia was 14 when a Russian tank shell struck her home in Mariupol. Wounded, she and her mother were deported, first to Taganrog and then to Crimea where she was forced to attend propaganda classes at school and sing the Russian national anthem. For refusing Russian passports, Nastia's mother was threatened with the loss of her parental rights. | Meanwhile, in the occupied part of the Kherson region, ten-year-old Sasha was systematically persecuted at school for his Ukrainian identity and for refusing to participate in militarised events. The boy's family was also repeatedly intimidated by R…
(2025-12-07). Woes Of IndiGo, India's Largest Airline Analysis. eurasiareview.com The unprecedented cancellation of over 2000 flights by India's largest airline IndiGo earlier this week leaving thousands of passengers stranded across the country, is attributed to the monopolistic system, greed for profits, shortage of pilots and sloppy management practices. | Earlier this week, IndiGo airlines, India's largest passenger carrier, cancelled more than 2000 flights to multiple places leaving thousands of passengers stranded and fuming across the country. The indefinite dislocation was unprecedented in the annals of civilian aviation in India. | Significantly, none of India's other major airlin…
(2025-12-07). Selling out Australian sovereignty. strategic-culture.su By Peter CRONAU | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Revelations of secret F-35 fighter jet parts shipments to Israel have exposed a y…
(2025-12-07). Handala names Iron Dome architects in devastating leak. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In another operation in its cyber campaign against Israel's military establishment, the pro-Palestine hacking collective Handala has published the detailed identities of what it calls the "main architects" of the Iron Dome missile defense system.
(2025-12-07). Qatar's PM calls for inclusive engagement to achieve elusive regional peace. aljazeera.com Prime minister highlights Qatar as a safe space for mediating peace and fostering regional stability.
(2025-12-07). Georgia marks a year of protests. globalvoices.org 
Georgia's no stranger to protests, but the past year marked an unprecedented period of sustained mobilisationGlobal VoicesPolice disperse a pro-EU demonstration in November 2024. Image by Mariam Nikuradze, OC Media, used with permission. | This Georgia is no stranger to protests, but the
(2025-12-07). Top Military Brass Organizing Against Trump; But only workers, the oppressed and rank-and-file soldiers can be relied upon to overturn the capitalist system. wibailoutpeople.org 
Admiral Alvin Holsey, former Commander of Southern Command opposed U.S. policies in the Caribbean Top Military Brass Organizing Against Trump But only workers, the oppressed and rank-and-file soldiers can be relied upon to overturn the capitalist system By David Sole, December 6, 2025 — fighting-words.net/ High echelons of the ruling class are becoming increasingly alarmed …
(2025-12-07). Kagame: 'Never seen this much attention' to ending Africa war. aljazeera.com Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing 'democracy, freedom and human rights'.
(2025-12-07). 30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) — The 30th International Children and Youth Theater Festival in Hamedan opened with a lively parade of 120 theatrical puppets from Avicenna's Mausoleum to Imam Khomeini Square.
(2025-12-07). Somalia Seeks Recruits To Stop Al-Shabaab. eurasiareview.com The Somali government wants to expand its armed forces to 100,000 soldiers to stop the terrorist group al-Shabaab, which controls parts of the Horn of Africa country. One researcher called the current terrorism threat a "deepening crisis." | Defence Minister Ahmed Maolim Fiqi said his country needs a much larger Army to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Somali news agency Garowe Online reported on November 9. | Somalia has been fighting the terrorist group for nearly two decades and is getting help from the African Union Stabilization Support Mission in Somalia. The peacekeeping operation s…
(2025-12-07). IndiGo chaos: Why is India's largest airline canceling hundreds of flights? aljazeera.com More than 2,000 flights cancelled, stranding thousands of passengers, as government intervenes to address the crisis.
(2007-12-25). Wissa delighted with Newcastle debut. tribune.com.pk 
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa said he was left with goosebumps after making his long-awaited debut for the club in a 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley at St James' Park, adding that the squad's quality can fuel a strong season. | The 29-year-old DR Congo international joined Newcastle from Brentford in September for 55 million pounds ($73.31 million) but suffered a knee injury while on international duty soon after, delaying his debut. | He came on as a substitute in the 75th minute against Burnley, replacing Nick Woltemade, to a warm reception from the home fans. | "It has been a long time coming," W…
(2025-12-07). Medicare Advantage Companies Focus on Profits Over Care as Open Enrollment Ends. truthout.org The open enrollment period for Medicare ends on December 7, and chaos in the privatized Medicare Advantage market has left many who depend on MA plans confused and possibly uninsured in 2026. Health insurance companies that sponsor Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have aggressively recruited members in the past. Low or $0 premiums plus supplemental benefits that traditional Medicare is not… |
(2025-12-07). Iran explores potential to develop health ties with Africa. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ministries of health and foreign affairs, in a virtual meeting with Iranian ambassadors and attachés in Africa, have discussed ways to promote cooperation with African countries in the health sector.
(2025-12-07). National document for Iran's cultural heritage declared. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ President Masoud Pezeshkian, who is also chairman of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, declared the national document for cultural heritage, which is the result of cooperation between the country's scientific, cultural, and executive administrations.
(2025-12-07). National conference reviews technology use in salvage archaeology for dam projects. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A national conference on the use of modern science and technology in salvage archaeology for major water and energy infrastructure projects was held in Tehran on Saturday.
(2025-12-07). Kennedy's Hand-Picked Vaccine Panel Votes to End Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns. truthout.org Recent weeks have brought good news about vaccines, with studies indicating that flu vaccination reduces heart disease, shingles vaccines can prevent or slow dementia, and a single human papillomavirus shot protects a girl from cervical cancer for the rest of her life. But in the upside-down world of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccines are on the ropes. |
(2025-12-06). China, France need to deepen exchanges and mutual understanding: Macron. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron stressed the need to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges as well as mutual understanding, to foster cooperation and jointly address global challenges, during his visit to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province.
(2025-12-07). Rasmus Neergard-Petersen Clinches First Major at Australian Open. devdiscourse.com Selecting his first major win, Rasmus Neergard-Petersen triumphed at the Australian Open, eclipsing hometown favorite Cam Smith with a nail-biting finish. Both competitors were tied at the 72nd hole, but Neergard-Petersen's final par sealed the victory as Smith faltered on crucial putts.
(2025-12-07). UK's Farage rallies in Scottish town hit by immigration protests. newarab.com 
Populist politician His rare visit north of the English border came five months before elections to Scotland's devolved parliament and follows
(2025-12-07). Europe's Innovation Is Drowned In A Sea Of Government Intervention Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Mihai Macovei | Europe became prosperous through a burst of innovation and capital accumulation during the eighteenth-century industrial revolution that allowed individual freedom to replace feudalistic rents and privileges. A new industrial revolution based on digitalization, advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is in the making, but the reputed analyst Wolfgang Màºnchau
(2025-12-07). Child mortality rates affected by "cuts to aid budgets" aljazeera.com "Kids' deaths are often even greater than the adult deaths."
(2025-12-07). From parrandas to Three Kings Day, Southern Delaware welcomes Puerto Rican holiday culture. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? The holidays look different across communities, but for Puerto Rican Neyda Albarrán, founder and director of The Culture Club PR, music is the thread that holds the season together. It's a rhythm rooted in memory from family kitchens to nights that stretch long with laughter as friends go door-to-door singing. This season, her organization is bringing those sounds and flavors to southern Delaware. | "During the holiday season, we've received requests to share some of the tra…
(2025-12-07). YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Takes a Stand Against Medical College Privatization with One Crore Signatures. devdiscourse.com In a significant political move, YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has rallied support against the privatization of government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh by collecting one crore signatures.
(2025-12-07). Donald Trump on a roll all week. strategic-culture.su By Philip M. GIRALDI | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There is always something new and exciting coming out of Washington. Last we…
(2025-12-07). Russia's RS-28 'Sarmat': A Trump Card That Stays In The Sleeve Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-07). Acclaimed British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73. aljazeera.com
(2025-12-07). O mito dos ´safaris humanos ª na Bósnia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-07). National Park Service drops free admission on MLK Day, Juneteenth while adding Trump's birthday. whyy.org
(2025-12-07). One year on: How the Syrian coup unleashed a deeper hell. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-07). O mito dos ´safaris humanos ª na Bósnia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-07). Black Friday Demonstration Demands Adequate Food Assistance and Funding for Health Care. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-12-07). The dollar, the BRICS, and the new financial system to be built. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-07). Honduras: Partido Libre solicita al CNE nulidad del escrutinio presidencial. cubadebate.cu El Partido Libre solicitó este sábado al Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras la nulidad del escrutinio presidencial de las elecciones generales del pasado 30 de noviembre, argumentando un "desastre" en el sistema de Transmisión de Resultados Electorales Preliminares (TREP) para perpetrar un fraude.
(2025-12-07). Elon Musk says EU should be abolished after heavy X penalty. geo.tv 
Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of Twitter, gestures as he attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023. — Reuters Musk calls for…
(2007-12-25). Torres treble helps Barca extend Liga lead. tribune.com.pk 
Ferran Torres netted a first-half hat-trick to help Barcelona thrash Real Betis 5-3 and move four points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday. | Lamine Yamal and Roony Bardghji scored the other goals as the champions racked up what was mostly a comfortable victory in Seville, until they conceded two late goals. | Real Madrid, second, host Celta Vigo on Sunday aiming to reel Hansi Flick's side back in. | Fourth-place Atletico Madrid fell to a second defeat this week with a 1-0 loss at Athletic Bilbao. | Villarreal, third, kept the pressure on La Liga's top two with a 2-0 win over 10-man Getafe. | After some…
(2025-12-07). LIVE: Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo — La Liga. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu.
(2025-12-07). Cosa significa lo "Scudo della democrazia" dell'UE? strategic-culture.su La nuova architettura di sicurezza che l'Europa sta costruendo sotto la bandiera della "democrazia" sposterà l'attenzione verso i paesi situati all'incrocio di tutti questi sviluppi. | Segue nostro La scorsa settimana, la Commissione europea ha annunciato una nuova iniziativa denominata "Scudo europeo della democrazia" (EDS). | Secondo la dichiarazione ufficiale, il progetto mira a rafforzare la "resilienza democratica", istituire sistem…
(2025-12-07). The partners of the United States in drug trafficking. uwidata.com 
By Héctor Bernardo* — The false rhetoric of the fight against drug trafficking used by the US government and right-wing groups in the region collapses when a quick review is made of Washington's partners linked to drug trafficking. Among them are Juan Orlando Hernández, Horacio Cartes, àÅlvaro Uribe Vélez, Felipe Calderón, Enrique Peña Nieto, Daniel …
(2025-12-06). LIVE: Israel kills 7 Palestinians in Gaza as deadly violations intensify. aljazeera.com Qatar and Egypt call for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops and deployment of an international military force.
(2025-12-06). A Ceasefire in Name Only: Gaza's Prolonged Purgatory. juancole.com by (
(2025-12-06). Israel shifts focus from crises with Gaza aggression. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In continued violations of the truce agreement in the Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) carry out new strikes east of Gaza City and Khan Younis.
(2025-12-06). The Double Tap On Venezuela. popularresistance.org The first United States SEAL Team 6 air strike on a boat allegedly engaged in Venezuelan drug trafficking took place on September 2, 2025. All 11 people on board were killed. The Trump administration gleefully released video of the attack and exulted in its deadly success. Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, bragged that he watched the air strike live and added, "We knew exactly who was in that boat." | Now, a U.S. aircraft carrier strike force sits off the coast of Venezuela. Trump has declared Venezuela a "no-fly zone," and U.S. radar systems have been installed in neighboring Trinidad and Tobago.
(2025-12-06). Obama's PowerPoint Death Parade Led To Trump's Venezuelan Killings OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Trump administration's killings of scores of Venezuelans are provoking outrage across the Western Hemisphere. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently proclaimed, "We have only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." President Trump and Hegseth are cashing a blank check for carnage that was written years earlier by President Barack Obama. | In his 2017 farewell address, Obama boasted, "We have taken out tens of thousands of terrorists." Drone strikes increased tenfold under Obama, helping fuel anti—U.S. backlashes in several nations. | As he campaigned for the presidency in 2007, Sen. Barack Obama declar…
(2025-12-06). Sudan's War, UAE Gold, And The Rise Of Anti-Imperialist Alliances. popularresistance.org Even as the U.S. empire's gaze is turned towards Venezuela, it continues to meddle in Africa. Foreign intervention is fueling a bitter civil war in Sudan, the Trump administration is pushing a line about a genocide against Christians in Nigeria, with an eye on military intervention, and across the Sahel region, anti-imperialist forces continue to rise and organize, dreaming of a united, pan-African continent that will resist American imperialism and reject Israeli colonization. | Joining MintCast host Mnar Adley today to talk about the continent is Ahmed Kaballo. Ahmed is a British-Sudanese journalist and the CEO…
(2025-12-06). Oklahoma rack up 14th straight NBA win; Durant hits 31K career points. aljazeera.com Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 points in Thunder's win over the Mavericks while Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns.
(2025-12-06). Iran's patience limited over UAE's baseless island claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iran has voiced a strong warning to the UAE over its purported claims on the Persian Gulf islands, linking them to Abu Dhabi's broader regional ambitions and alliances with colonial powers.
(2025-12-06). Russia: ICRC's response to the emergency situation in Kursk linked to the hostilities. icrc.org Activities of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in Moscow in connection with the situation in Kursk.
(2025-12-06). Trump Jokes That His Presidency Wouldn't Make Sense If Kimmel Proves More 'Talented'… menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Donald Trump on Saturday awarded the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees with their medals during a ceremony in the Oval Office. He called comedian Jimmy Kimmel's hosting horrible . …
(2025-12-06). Wednesday 12/24: CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Mary the Prophet: She Magnifies the Lord. indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94619…
(2025-12-06). How Legal Online Betting Expands While Communities Shoulder the Risks. moguldom.com Scroll through a game thread or turn on a weekend match and the pitch looks different than it did a decade ago. The stadium signage, the in-app pop-ups, the halftime chatter about odds and props all point to the same story: a once-contained pastime has turned into an ever-present digital product. Laws shifted, tech matured, …
(2025-12-06). Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Ardmore kicked off its first-ever holiday market Saturday, hosting more than 20 vendors. | Despite the winter chill, holiday shoppers wandered through Schauffele Plaza, perusing everything from candles and pottery to clothing and glassware. | Ardmore is hosting its first-ever holiday market at Schauffele Plaza on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. (Emily Neil/WHYY) | "As an artist, if we didn't have markets, we wouldn't be able to actually sell our work," said Marcia Reiver, a Brya…
(2025-12-06). UCU members strike at Derby University over 'punitive' job cuts. thecanary.co 
Derby University staff belonging to the Universities and Colleges Union (UCU) are out on strike. As reported in the Canary, UCU members have voted for strike action over what they see as punitive job cuts. Staff and students contend this latest proposal for over 250 redundancies is the result of long-term, systemic financial mismanagement at […] | By
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-06). Trade unions roll out winter assistance for workers. ecns.cn The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has recently activated its winter warmth campaign, aimed at providing care, subsidies and supplies to workers facing financial difficulties and recognizing outstanding model employees.
(2025-12-06). EU fines X ‚Ǩ120M in first major DSA action as U.S. blasts ruling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The European Commission on Friday imposed a ‚Ǩ120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's platform X, the first major penalty under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), after a two-year investigation found the company failed key transparency and consumer-protection requirements.Regulators cited for three violations. The largest, a ‚Ǩ45 million penalty, targets X's paid blue-check system, which replaced legacy verification for public figures with a subscription model.The Commission ruled the feature constitutes "deceptive design" because it allows anyone to purchase…
(2025-12-06). Australia Energy Profile: Fossil Fuels Account For Almost 98% Of Primary Energy Production Analysis. eurasiareview.com ( Fossil fuels accounted for almost 98% of Australia's primary energy production. A large producer of both natural gas and coal, Australia is a net exporter of energy. Around two-thirds of Australia's production is exported.2 | Australia's primary energy consumption remained relatively flat in 2023. Fossil fuels accounted for 93% of consumption. Renewables made up only 6% of consumption but hav…
(2025-12-06). Limoncello 3.0: Italian brunch bliss with a touch of tanqueray cocktail artistry. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Italians have long mastered the art of finding beauty in life's simplest pleasures, from enjoying creamy tomato and spinach pasta to sipping ice-cold spritzers with friends on a sunny afternoon. Limoncello 3.0 recreates that same magic for Kampala's tastemakers. You do not have to travel to Rome to …
(2025-12-06). David Rockefeller and deposed Shah of Iran made out like fat rats. indybay.org The Shah Of Iran And His Entourage.
(2025-12-06). Venture Capital-Backed Tech Companies Will Pilot Medicare's New AI Experiment. truthout.org A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans' requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it. In January, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will launch the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model to test AI-powered prior authorizations on certain health… |
(2025-12-06). India caps airline fares as IndiGo crisis leaves hundreds stranded for fifth day. geo.tv 
Passengers wait outside the IndiGo airlines ticketing counter at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, after several IndiGo airlines flights were cancelled, in Mumbai, India, December 6, 2025. — ReutersIndiGo faces biggest crisis in its 20-year historySome operations…
(2025-12-06). 7,000-year-old village discovered in Iran's Dehdasht. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Archaeologists have discovered a 7,000-year-old prehistoric village beneath the historic city of Dehdasht, shedding new light on the region's Neolithic past and early urban development.
(2025-12-06). UPPSC PCS 2025: Number of Vacancies increased ahead of Prelim results. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has increased the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) vacancies ahead of the UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelim result.
(2025-12-06). Arsenal Rocked By Villa As Buendia Ends Leaders' Unbeaten Run. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) | AFP | Birmingham, United Kingdom: Emiliano Buendia shattered Arsenal's 18-match unbeaten run with the last-gasp strike that sealed Aston Villa's dramatic 2-1 win over the …
(2025-12-06). Spain's Courtroom Politics OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Mark Nayler | If there is a threat to democracy in Spain, it's not from the "far right," that mysterious force to which Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez wants to attribute all the country's problems. Recent developments have highlighted two issues that are causing much more damage to public trust in democratic institutions—namely, the politicization of the judiciary, or "lawfare," and financial
(2025-12-06). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-06). Widow of murdered reporter Dom Phillips empowers young Indigenous leaders to defend the rainforest. Cristina Zahar 
(2025-12-06). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-06). 2026 World Cup draw unveiled. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON, the United States | Xinhua | The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was conducted on Friday at John F. Kennedy Center, setting the stage for the first 48-team edition of football's biggest tournament. With expanded group formats and an unprecedented number of matches across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the draw …
(2025-12-06). Controversy Erupts Over Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections. devdiscourse.com In a heated political development, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of orchestrating the rejection of its candidates' nominations for the upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab.
(2025-12-06). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-06). Western platforms and the assault on freedom of expression: Zoom illegally bans GFCN's account. strategic-culture.su This is further evidence of Western-led assault against free speech. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the contemporary digital…
(2025-12-06). Elections in Iraq: Victory for the axis of resistance. uwidata.com Iraq has held parliamentary elections to fill all 329 seats in parliament. The day was marked by increased voter turnout, and the results indicate progress for forces sympathetic to the resistance axis. Years after the US occupation, Iraq still has a fragmented structure, which is reflected in the political system, says Yakup Aslan, a journalist …
(2025-12-06). High IQ, Low Wisdom: The Christian Liberal Road to Degenerate Dystopias. muslimskeptic.com There are many brazenly hypocritical groups that exist today. One of the foremost among them are Christians who attack Islam. This group claims to be pro-conservatism, pro-traditionalism, and pro-religion, yet the main target of their obsessive, relentless attacks is Islam, the most traditional religion on the planet, whose followers are the most devoutly religious and …
(2025-12-06). Shattering the world of clowns — Rainer "Hegemony or Downfall" indybay.org "Our era must therefore be seen as an era of creeping de-civilization of violence, persistently carried out by the powerful. In other words, we are living in a time of radical counter-enlightenment. No event in the Western world illustrates this more relentlessly than Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. The epochal crime of this genocide is accompanied by the crime of silence."
(2025-12-06). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-06). Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery. aljazeera.com Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
(2025-12-06). Best Hotels in Tehran 2026. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The 2026 OrientTrips Annual Hotel Report offers a practical overview of where visitors actually stay in Tehran.
(2025-12-06). French President Emmanuel Macron visits Sichuan University in Chengdu. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron visited Sichuan University in Chengdu City on Friday afternoon.
(2025-12-06). Jaiswal ton, Kohli's form help India beat South Africa in ODI series. aljazeera.com Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.
(2025-12-06). Sara Netanyahu's interference in Gofman appointment triggers uproar. tehrantimes.com A political and security storm is brewing in Israel following a Channel 13 report revealing a lengthy meeting between Roman Gofman and Sara Netanyahu, just days before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad, according to Al Mayadeen's Saturday report.
(2025-12-06). NATO's Lithuania plans 5,000-strong draft in 2026 amid rising Russian threat. hindustantimes.com Lithuania has unveiled a sweeping plan to draft about 5,000 citizens into compulsory basic military service in 2026, linking the move to a tougher security posture amid the Ukraine war and repeated Russian airspace violations over Europe. The year‚Äëlong conscription window, running from January 2 to December 31, is designed to rapidly expand Lithuania's army, reserves and junior officer corps as NATO states brace for further Russian pressure on Europe's eastern flank. Watch for more…
(2025-12-06). Persepolis launches new conservation program using advanced material and imaging technology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian restoration teams have launched a new conservation program at the UNESCO-designated Persepolis and the nearby Naqsh-e Rostam site using advanced imaging, special material, and stone-analysis technologies, officials said on Saturday.
(2025-12-06). IBM, Cisco join hands to build 'Networked Quantum Computers'. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Cisco have announced to build jointly a large scale network of Quantum computers.
(2025-12-06). Russian forces claim record 60,000 Ukrainian drones shot down amid 2025 surge. hindustantimes.com Russian officials say air‚Äëdefence and counter‚Äëdrone units have been "busier than ever" in 2025, claiming more than 60,000 Ukrainian drones shot down this year alone, a tally they present as higher than all drones destroyed in 2022—2024 combined. State outlets and defence briefings also repeat a broader wartime figure of over 100,000 Ukrainian UAVs destroyed since the full‚Äëscale invasion began, including nights when more than 100 drones are allegedly intercepted across multiple regions in a single wave. Watch for details…
(2025-12-06). Video Collapses Hegseth's Defense of Boat Bombing. portside.org Video Collapses Hegseth's Defense of Boat Bombing |
(2025-12-06). The Collapse Of Europe's Four Major Dividends Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Chen Li | It is easy to see why people around the world feel a mix of envy and admiration when it comes to the lifestyle of Europeans. Paid annual leave often extends to four or five weeks, and work-life balance has become an assumed basic right. Healthcare is free, university tuition is low or even non-existent, unemployment benefits are comprehensive, and pensions are generous. In terms of welfare and leisure, Europe* truly leads the way. This strong sense of confidence is largely thanks to the feeling that life is safeguarded by the system, which gives Europeans the energy to focus on more "lofty" issues…
(2025-12-06). Belarus fifth in mixed relay at Biathlon Commonwealth Cup. eng.belta.by The mixed relay concluded Leg 2 of the 2025/26 Biathlon Commonwealth Cup in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia…
(2025-12-06). Ford 21st-Century Funding Of ADL Group Revisited. indybay.org Between June 2019 and August 2023, the Ford Foundation gave at least 3 grants, totaling $725,000, to the Anti-Defamation League [ADL] "Lobby" group.
(2025-12-06). The Paradox of Powerlessness: Why Middle East Oil No Longer Commands Global Panic. moderndiplomacy.eu In June 2025, when Israel launched a major air strike against Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israeli cities, the oil market barely moved. Brent briefly rose to £79 per barrel, then fell back below its pre-conflict level within days. This weak response signals a major shift in global power politics: …
(2025-12-06). President inaugurates project to transfer seawater to central plateau. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The project to transfer seawater to the central plateau (spanning from Sirjan to Isfahan), which was implemented with the major support of the Mobarakeh Steel Company, was officially inaugurated by order of President Masoud Pezeshkian, on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
(2025-12-06). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-06). The Middle East And North Africa: Strategic Competition, Energy And Security, Reconfiguring The Global Balance Analysis. eurasiareview.com By General (Rtd) Corneliu Pivariu | 1. Introduction — MENA as a Key Space of Global Rebalancing: | The Middle East and North Africa — known under the acronym MENA — represent, more than ever, a crossroads of history, religion, energy, and geopolitics. Here, millennial civilizations, contemporary ideologies, and global economic interests collide and reshape themselves in a continuous process. | We live in an era where transformations unfold at the pace of a historical revolution, and developments in this region have repercussions that reverberate worldwide. After more than seven decade…
(2025-12-06). Belarusian government approves statistical work program for 2026. eng.belta.by This comprehensive approach will ensure a thorough analysis of the country's social and economic development and will contribute to the formation of timely and accurate official statistical information for government bodies and the public.
(2025-12-06). Starvation fears as flood toll passes 900 in Indonesia. geo.tv 
A woman covered in mud stands on a street filled with mud after a flash flood hit the area in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh province on December 6, 2025.— AFPRain, floods kill 1,790 in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam.Deforestation causes landslides, floods in Indonesia, say…
(2025-12-06). WHO, Tehran University of Medical Sciences discuss ways to strengthen national laboratory capacities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergency team and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have discussed ways to boost the capacities of the National Polio Laboratory (NPL) and the National Influenza Centre (NIC), two of Iran's leading public health reference centres.
(2025-12-06). When FIFA plays politics: Peace medal for war-tainted hands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — As Trump draped the FIFA Peace Medal over his own neck last night, the world watched in disbelief: a self-proclaimed peacemaker being honored while his record tells a very different story.
(2025-12-06). Iran armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The head of the Strategic Studies and Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Force has said that the country's armed forces are fully prepared to counter any threats with their utmost power.
(2025-12-06). The ARIAs and a trademark feud with Eminem no one saw coming. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-06). RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad. aljazeera.com The RSF accused Sudan's army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.
(2025-12-06). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Coffee Giant Gets Roasted. levernews.com Good things are happening! A coffee giant pays up, a major city's most vulnerable score basic income, an alleged Democratic turncoat faces a reckoning, and a community gets creative to fix its affordability crisis. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, become a paid subscriber of The Lever and score access, among other great perks. | | Click Here To Upgrade | | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a pa…
(2025-12-06). SADC Media Awards recognise journalistic excellence. sanews.gov.za SADC Media Awards recognise journalistic excellence | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has called on Southern Africa's journalists to take ownership of the region's story, saying the SADC Media Awards remain one of the most powerful platforms for shaping a shared regional identity. | Speaking at the 2025 SADC Media Awards dinner — where the 2026 competition was also launched — Morolong said the awards, established in 1996, continue to recognise media work that strengthens regional cooperation and integration. | "The story of Southern Africa cannot be left to be told by others. It must…
(2025-12-06). Tuesday 12/9: Webinar: The Trillion Dollar War Machine. indybay.org Zoom | secure.everyaction.com/7cR7gtXz40m9mhQAl……
(2025-12-06). Iran, Iraq officials call for deeper provincial cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's ambassador to Baghdad and the governor of the Iraqi capital stressed the need to expand cooperation between the provinces of both countries, highlighting continued communication and the exchange of expertise as key to addressing shared challenges.
(2025-12-06). How Iran's Regime Intentionally Devalues Its Currency To Fund Terror And Repression OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Iranian regime has pushed the nation to a new level of economic despair as the national currency has collapsed to a historic low. In recent days, the US dollar shattered all previous records, soaring past the 1,210,000 rial mark for the first time. This catastrophic event is not an unfortunate market fluctuation; it is the direct result of a deliberate policy of plunder by the ruling clerical mafia. While state-run media outlets lament that the rial "is melting away" after a staggering 70% depreciation in just one year, the regime's Central Bank remains in a "strange and dangerous silence." This inaction i…
(2025-12-06). UN: Dec. 5] Security Council Visits Lebanon Syria, Unpaid UN Dues Piling Up Lots More. passblue.com 
This Week @UN: UN crossword, anyone?; Trump targets the Refugee Convention; Slovenia softens on SG race; Russia must return Ukrainian children. Plus: Billions of unpaid UN dues; separate Israeli airstrikes hit Syria and Lebanon; Myanmar #1 in opium; Sudan death spiral; real peace in Congo? • For the first time in six years, the UN …
(2025-12-06). Russian Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions in Ukraine's Railway Hubs. devdiscourse.com A regional railway depot near Kyiv fell victim to a significant Russian drone and missile barrage damaging several railway carriages, according to Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia. No casualties were reported in the attack on Fastiv town despite extensive destruction.
(2025-12-06). Dubai Shopping Festival: Drone Shows, Fireworks What To Expect This Season. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The 31st edition of the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), the world's longest-running annual retail celebration of its kind, has begun. Starting with an unforgettable opening …
(2025-12-06). Populism isn't dead in Australia, it's waiting for the right leader. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-06). Arctic Region Becoming Increasingly Contested Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | In a surprising move at this time of year, a tanker from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project on Wednesday traveled along the Northern Sea Route to markets in Asia even as winter conditions were beginning to set in. Russia transporting liquefied natural gas to Asian markets, particularly China, along its northern coast is hardly unusual. What stands out here is the timing. | Regular commercial traffic on the Northern Sea Route typically tapers off by November as ice conditions worsen, with navigation normally concentrated in the July-November period. Unusually favorable weather this year, combined wi…
(2025-12-06). Iran celebrates Caspian horse heritage at national festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Northern Iran welcomed breeders and enthusiasts for the 20th National Festival honoring the purebred Caspian horse.
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-06). LF outsourcing patriotism to the occupiers: See how it ended in Afghanistan. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—No contradiction in Lebanese politics is more glaring than the desire of the Lebanese Forces (LF) to see the Israeli enemy resolve their political dispute inside Lebanon. A party that claims to defend state sovereignty routinely seeks foreign intervention against a Lebanese actor with a proven popular and national base.
(2025-12-06). No Peace While Palestinians Remain 'Eternal Refugees', Says Spain's FM. menafn.com (MENAFN – Gulf Times) Madrid's early recognition of a Palestinian state provided the country with key leverage in mediation efforts, Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares said, stressing that …
(2025-12-06). Ukraine State Structure in Crisis: Neo-Nazi Junta Starts Unraveling. Clash within its Military-Intelligence (SBU-GUR) Apparatus/By Drago Bosnic. voicesfromsyria.com 
Original Link Here: Ukraine State Structure in Crisis: Neo-Nazi Junta Starts Unraveling. Clash within its Military-Intelligence (SBU-GUR) Apparatus — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Drago Bosnic Global Research, December 06, 2025 There have been several instances where I've been criticized for refusing to accept the notion that the Neo-Nazi junta is …
(2025-12-06). Tehran to host conference on management of technology, innovation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The 15th Conference on Management of Technology and Innovation is scheduled to be held on December 10 and 11 in Tehran, with the theme 'redefining Iran's future based on innovation'.
(2025-12-06). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-06). Thailand Pavilion debuts at film festival as China—Thailand diplomatic ties mark 50 years. ecns.cn As China and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen across trade, culture, tourism and film. At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, a special series of events themed around the milestone is underway, highlighting the growing vitality of Sino-Thai exchanges.
(2025-12-06). FO ∞ Exclusive: Tensions Over Taiwan Push China and Japan Closer to Conflict. fairobserver.com Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and FOI Senior Partner Glenn Carle, a retired CIA officer who now advises companies, governments and organizations on geopolitical risk, unpack the escalating tensions between China and Japan over the status of Taiwan. These tensions have reached dangerous levels, marked by a profound diplomatic crisis, significant economic repercussions and the specter of…
(2025-12-06). Saturday 12/6: Protest at Trader Drop Petaluma Poultry! indybay.org 1901 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko: Policy of artificial confrontation does not serve interests of Belarus, Finland. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent Independence Day greetings to the people of Finland—é…
(2025-12-06). Russia bans the oldest worldwide human rights movement. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), one of the world's oldest human rights movements comprising of 196 civil society organisations, has been declared "undesirable" by the Russian Federation. The undersigned FIDH member organisations strongly condemn this designation, which bans FIDH from undertaking any activities in Russia and criminalises any cooperation with the Federation by a Russian national or organisation.
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(2025-12-06). New pair of giant pandas expected to arrive in France in 2027. ecns.cn After bidding farewell to giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, who recently concluded their 13-year stay in France, the country is expected to welcome a new pair of pandas in 2027, according to a newly signed letter of intent between the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and Beauval Zoo in Saint-Aignan.
(2025-12-06). A thousand cuts: Israel's hybrid war tactics in the Persian Gulf. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In the Persian Gulf, the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb have long stood as enduring symbols of Iran's sovereignty. The renewed mention of the islands in the final communique of a Persian Gulf Arab summit in Bahrain was not a mere diplomatic formality, but part of a broader geopolitical maneuver. The statement, which condemned what it called Iran's "continued occupation" of the islands, was swiftly rejected by Tehran.
(2025-12-06). Macron arrives in Chengdu to continue China visit. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Dec. 4, 2025, marking the second stop of their three-day state visit to China.
(2025-12-06). Militant Democracy in Germany: Balancing Protection and Freedom. fairobserver.com Germany's approach to militant democracy offers a striking example of how a country with a difficult past attempts to defend its democratic values against internal threats. Rooted in the aftermath of World War II, militant democracy holds that democracy must act decisively to protect itself from forces seeking to undermine it through violence, hate or…
(2025-12-06). Iranian cinematographer Touraj Aslani will serve in jury of 3rd Amed Film Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian cinematographer Touraj Aslani will serve as a jury member at the 3rd Amed Film Festival, which will take place from December 7 to 14 in Diyarbakƒ±r, Turkey, after an eight-year hiatus.
(2025-12-06). Rep. Adelita Grijalva Pepper Sprayed by ICE Agents in Arizona Raid. truthout.org In what Arizona's attorney general slammed as an "unacceptable and outrageous" act of "unchecked aggression," a federal immigration officer fired pepper spray toward recently sworn-in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva during a Friday raid on a Tucson restaurant. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) wrote on social media that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers "just conducted a raid by Taco Giro… |
(2025-12-06). How to Find New Game Gems in Your App Store. moguldom.com If you've opened your App Store lately and felt like you were seeing the same handful of games recycled again and again, well, you're not alone. With mobile gaming now a multi-billion-pound industry, developers are churning out titles faster than ever, but that doesn't mean they're easy to find. The top charts are dominated by …
(2025-12-06). Arsenal visits Aston Villa, Dyche, Frank face former clubs in Premier League. independent.co.ug 
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Third-placed Aston Villa will take on Premier League leader Arsenal in the standout match of the weekend, which is also the first game to be played on Saturday lunchtime. Aston Villa won a thrilling game 4-3 away to Brighton on Wednesday to climb to third in the table, with Ollie …
(2025-12-06). Museveni to set up chocolate factory in Bundibugyo. independent.co.ug 
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced plans to establish a chocolate factory in Bundibugyo District, reaffirming his commitment to expanding value addition and creating jobs in Uganda's cocoa-rich region. Addressing supporters during his campaign tour, the NRM Presidential Flagbearer said the venture will harness the district's long-standing agricultural strengths …
(2025-12-06). World's longest civil aviation route launched between China, Argentina. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 landed at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon local time. This only non-stop direct passenger route between China and Argentina covers a total distance of 20,000 kilometers, setting a new record for the world's longest single civil aviation flight.
(2025-12-06). UN Delegation Wraps Up Lebanon Visit With Call For International Backing For Country At 'Pivotal' Juncture. eurasiareview.com By Ephrem Kossaify | A UN Security Council delegation wrapped up its visit to Lebanon on Friday, saying the trip underscored international backing for the country at what it described as a pivotal moment for maintaining calm along its southern border and advancing implementation of long-standing UN resolutions. | Samuel Zbogar, Slovenia's ambassador to the UN and president of the Security Council for December, said the delegation had received "warm hospitality" from Lebanese officials, and highlighted the council's "strong commitment" to Lebanon's stability and that of the wider region. | "The council regularl…
(2025-12-06). Inclusión… con las reglas de Rodo… cubadebate.cu Escribo en nombre de los que agradecemos Las reglas de Rodo, y esperamos que desde el periodismo, la educación, y el corazón de nuestro pueblo, esas reglas se cumplan siempre en nombre del amor para todos nuestros niños.
(2025-12-06). Así quedan los 12 grupos del Mundial de Fútbol 2026. cubadebate.cu Los bombos del Mundial 2026 ya repartieron suerte entre las 48 selecciones participantes: 42 ya están clasificadas y los otros seis cupos aún deberán definirse en el repechaje. El sorteo, que se celebró en Washington D.C., definió la composición de los 12 grupos en lo que será el Mundial con más equipos de la historia.
(2025-12-06). Iran aims to defend title at 2025 Asian Youth Para Games: chef de mission. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Maryam Kazemipour, chef de mission of Iran's delegation, says the team is determined to defend its title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
(2025-12-06). Santiago de Cuba se sigue recuperando (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu En su sexta visita a territorio santiaguero en poco más de un mes tras el paso del huracán Melissa, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recorrió zonas del municipio Tercer Frente.
(2025-12-06). Debutan victoriosos en Mundial de Boxeo, Fernando Arzola y Arlen López. cubadebate.cu El doble monarca olímpico Arlen López y el subtitular universal de 2023 Fernando Arzola firmaron las dos primeras victorias para Cuba en el Campeonato Mundial de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo (IBA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Dubái, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. Arlen se llevó crédito de 4-1 sobre el turco Bayram Malkan.
(2025-12-06). øQué trae el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano para este sábado? cubadebate.cu Este fin de semana, el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano concentra la atención de cinéfilos y curiosos en La Habana. La cita invita a recorrer la riqueza del cine latinoamericano y a descubrir las tendencias narrativas y estéticas que marcan el pulso de la producción actual.