(2024-12-19). Has Serbia hacked activists', journalists' phones? Why? aljazeera.com Amnesty International claims Serbian activists' phones hacked by police with spyware tools, raising privacy concerns.
(2024-12-19). Palestinians Sue State Department Over Failure To Stop Genocide. popularresistance.org Five Palestinian families filed a lawsuit against the US State Department on 17 December over Washington's support for the Israeli military, citing the Leahy Law, which prohibits assistance to foreign military or security forces implicated in human rights violations. | The suit was filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia. It accuses the State Department and US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken of deliberately circumventing human rights to allow continued support for Israeli military units accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
(2024-12-19). Slow Motion Genocide and Resistance in Haiti. counterpunch.org 
A little over a week ago, on December 6th and 7th, at least 184 people were massacred in Wharf Jeremi, part of Site Soley, one of the most impoverished communities in the Americas, located by the seashore in Port-au-Prince. The majority of those murdered, 127, were elderly.[1] The massacre was perpetrated by a "powerful gang", more accurately labeled as a
(2024-12-19). Israel's Crime of Extermination, Acts of Genocide in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Palestinians returning to Khan Younis after the withdrawal of Israeli forces, pull water containers to meet their vital needs under catastrophic conditions on May 6, 2024. | © 2024 Ali Jadallah/Anadolu via Getty Images | Israeli authorities have deliberately inflicted conditions of life calculated to bring about the destruction of part of the population in Gaza by intentionally depriving Palestinian civilians there of adequate access to water, most likely resulting in thousands of deaths.In doing so, Israeli authorities are responsible for the crime against humanity of exterminatio…
yenisafak.com (2024-12-19). Hamas' armed wing says it killed 5 Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza
Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced Wednesday that its fighters killed Israeli soldiers and targeted an armored personnel carrier in northern Gaza.
According to the group's statements on Telegram, Al-Qassam fighters "eliminated five Israeli soldiers at point-blank range near the Khalifa Mosque in the center of Jabalia Camp."
(2024-12-19). Syria is for all religions, sects: HTS reassures. ummid.com Amidst the apprehensions that there could be clashes after the fall of Assad regime, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) while calling for unity reassured that Syria is for all religions and sects.
(2024-12-19). Privatizing Syria: US Plans To Sell Off A Nation's Wealth After Assad. popularresistance.org In the immediate wake of the Syrian government's abrupt collapse, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state or will splinter into smaller states as did Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, a move that ultimately led to a bloody NATO intervention. Moreover, who or what may take power in Damascus remains an open question. For the time being at least, members of ultra-extremist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) appear highly likely to take key positions in whatever administrative structure sprouts from Bashar Assad's ouster after a decade-and-a-half of grinding…
(2024-12-19). Iran Faces a Sobering Recalibration of its Regional Ambitions. counterpunch.org The dramatic sequence of events that began on October 7, 2023, with Hamas's strike in Israel, has cascaded through the Middle East, toppling regimes and reshaping the region's fault lines. On the very day Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire halting hostilities in Lebanon, the Syrian militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) launched a
(2024-12-19). UN envoy meets HTS Cheif Abu Muhammad al-Golani in Damascus. ummid.com In an important move towards international recognition of the new government in Syria after the fall of 54-year old brutal regime of al Assad, UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen met Hay ºat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) Commander-in-Chief Sunday December 15, 2024 in Damascus.
(2024-12-19). Iran Rejects Canada-Drafted UN Resolution on Human Rights. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected a human rights resolution against Tehran initiated by Canada and adopted by the UN General Assembly, saying it was based on unsubstantiated allegations and lacked legitimacy.
(2024-12-19). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence. icrc.org The event in Fortaleza covered operations in such fields as health, education, social work, youth and human rights.
(2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. counterpunch.org 
Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, and Venezuela: President-elect Donald Trump will face no shortage of foreign-policy challenges when he assumes office in January. None, however, comes close to China in scope, scale, or complexity. No other country has the capacity to resist his predictable antagonism with the same degree of strength and
(2024-12-19). The Dismemberment of Syria w/ Laith Marouf. marktanliano.net
(2024-12-19). PDF of December 19 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF U.S., Israel, Türkiye: Hands off Syria! Philadelphia welcomes injured siblings from Gaza 'Sanctuary for migrants!' Behind the Daniel Penny verdict 76ers arena: a sellout deal Philly demo: 'Yoon's impeachment is our win!' Syria, sanctions & solidarity NYC activists: 'Defend the Axis of Resistance' Role of global working . . . |
(2024-12-19). Iran Stresses Israel's Exit from Lands Occupied in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called on the international community to block the Zionist regime's attempts to annex the territories it has occupied, stressing that the Israeli forces must immediately withdraw from the soil of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.
(2024-12-19). Iran, Pakistan Condemn Israeli Attacks on Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan denounced the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against Syria, calling for closer cooperation among the Muslim countries to support Palestine, Syria and Lebanon.
(2024-12-19). China willing to play constructive role in helping Syria restore peace and stability. pressenza.com Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said Tuesday that his country hopes Syria will achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible, and is willing to play a constructive role to that end."Recently, the situation in Syria has undergone drastic changes, to which China pays great attention," Geng said in his speech at the UN Security Council briefing on Syria. | "It is imperative to stabilize the security situation," Geng stressed, and called on all parties involved in Syria to exercise calm and restraint, refrain from actions that may aggravate the situation and avoid…
(2024-12-19). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). Inside 'Greater Israel': Myths And Truths Behind The Zionist Fantasy. popularresistance.org As Israel pushed its forces deep into sovereign Syrian territory following the fall of Bashar Al-Assad's regime the term 'Greater Israel' has resurfaced in media coverage. The term has been used in recent days to describe Israel's military expansion beyond its currently recognized borders, an ever-expanding definition of what the Israeli state can come to encompass. The maps used to describe the vision often echo biblical stories that many Zionists consider as history. But what is the 'Greater Israel' idea in actuality? Is there really such an Israeli project? And how realistic is it that it will be realized?
(2024-12-19). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people? icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-19). Compatible Left Joins Imperialism In Celebrating Defeat Of Syria. popularresistance.org It may be no surprise that the "mainstream" corporate news media have turned into advertising agencies for US government policy. But it still surprises that what the CIA called a compatible left – those on the left it deemed compatible with maintaining imperialist rule – celebrates another US successful "regime change," this time, Syria. | Portside ran an article, Liberation in Syria Is a Victory Worth Embracing, which criticized "some self-styled Western 'anti-imperialists'" for their lack of enthusiasm for the "victory." While it does note Israel bombed Syria 220 times up to mid-November this past year, one fin…
(2024-12-19). James Corbett Interview — Syria, Drones & The Ongoing WWIII. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is James Corbett, here to discuss the recent regime change in Syria and the many moving parts of this developing story. We discuss the history of the Syria war and the many players involved, including the West's creation and development of the terrorist groups that currently control the destabilized nation. We also
(2024-12-19). Presumptively Antisemitic: Islamophobic Tropes in the Palestine-Discourse. fightbackbetter.com This
(2024-12-19). Syrian children return to schools a week after HTS-led Opp takeover. ummid.com Syrian children in capital Damascus and other cities of the country Sunday December 15, 2024 returned to schools exactly a week after Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) led opposition toppled the 54-year brutal regime of al-Assad family.
(2024-12-19). Scandal Deepens Around CNN's Clarissa Ward Staging Syria Prison Scene. popularresistance.org "In nearly twenty years as a journalist, this was one of the most extraordinary moments I have witnessed." | That's how veteran CNN journalist Clarissa Ward described her foray into a Syrian prison on December 12, where she promptly claimed to have rescued a forgotten inmate after three months in jail. But there was just one problem with the "extraordinary moment": a review of a dramatic story depicted by CNN reveals a number of glaring inconsistencies, the greatest of which is that the man stands accused of being an impostor.
(2024-12-19). Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria.
(2024-12-19). Do you have a missing family member in Syria? icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Malaysians held in US's Guantanamo Bay prison returned home after 18 years. aljazeera.com Amnesty International says Guantanamo Bay prison camp is a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on United States rights record.
(2024-12-19). Israel committing 'acts of genocide' by cutting off water in Gaza, HRW says. aljazeera.com Human Rights Watch says Israel is intentionally cutting off water supplies and destroying infrastructure in Gaza.
(2024-12-19). Israeli fighter jets strike Houthi military targets after missile launched from Yemen downed outside Israeli territory. haaretz.com ISRAEL: School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen ‚ñ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ‚ñ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms…
(2024-12-19). Insights | EU official: Europe and China to show leadership in climate governance. ecns.cn
(2024-12-19). Times Square ready to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city is gearing up for one of the biggest nights of the year. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with the numbers until Dec. 23. After that, they will be taken to their final destination ahead of the ball drop.
(2024-12-19). Insights | Mutual cooperation and trust positive for tackling global climate change: EU official. ecns.cn
(2024-12-19). US pushes new strike group into region after aircraft carrier flees Yemen's firepower. presstv.ir The US sends a new aircraft carrier strike group into the Red Sea after pulling the US Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln out of the waters amid sustained Yemeni strikes.
(2024-12-19). 1 million-plus settlers flee after Yemeni missile strikes Tel Aviv metropolitan area: Media. presstv.ir More than one million illegal settlers reportedly flee after a Yemeni missile strikes the largest metropolitan area in the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-12-19). Iran, Egypt FMs call for regional cooperation, urgent support for Palestine. presstv.ir The top Iranian and Egyptian diplomats urge promotion of regional cooperation to support the war-torn people of Palestine.
(2024-12-19). Mosab Abu Toha: The witness poet narrating the genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-12-19). Israeli Army Shoots a Palestinian, Assaults Others, in Ramallah and Salfit. imemc.org 
On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, detained many others, and invaded several homes in the central West Bank governorates of Ramallah and Salfit. Media sources said that a large army force invaded the village of Marda, north of Salfit, on Wednesday night, while soldiers detained and assaulted many citizens after storming their …
(2024-12-19). Venezuela: 25 Years of a Constitution That Has Lived Dangerously. orinocotribune.com By Clodovaldo Hernández — Dec 15, 2024 | A quarter of a century has passed since the historic day when the people of Venezuela voted to approve their new national Constitution. | Since that very day, which is also the anniversary of the Vargas Tragedy, the Constitution has lived dangerously, always threatened by the dark forces that have tried to repeal it and trample it. | Conceived by the creative powers of the people
| Poet Gustavo Pereira, the constituent author of the preamble of the fundamental text, paraphrased the Credo of Aquiles Nazoa in its first line when mentioning the creative powers of t…
(2024-12-19). Two People Claim to be President of Venezuela: Will US Militarily Intervene? counterpunch.org Ten days before Donald Trump will be inaugurated in Washington DC on January 20, there will be another inauguration in Caracas. Two contenders claim they will receive the Venezuelan presidential sash. Nicolás Maduro's claim to the presidency is backed by the finding of the Venezuelan electoral authority (CNE) that he won 51.95% of the vote
(2024-12-19). Fed cuts interest rate but Wall Street slides. wsws.org While in the end there was only one dissenting vote, there are divisions in the Fed's policy-making body.
(2024-12-19). Student Parliament at Berlin's Humboldt University passes resolution against militarism and budget cuts. wsws.org Last week, at the request of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE), Humboldt University student parliament passed a resolution condemning the massive cuts being planned at universities. The result of the vote is an expression of growing opposition to the militarisation of German society and the cuts with which it is to be financed.
(2024-12-19). Iran Condemns Israeli Strikes on Yemen. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the Israeli regime's airstrikes on power plants, a port and an oil facility in Yemen.
aa.com.tr (2024-12-19). 'Kill zone': Israeli troops recount arbitrary shootings of Palestinians in Gaza 'Nitzarim axis'
Israeli officers who served along the Nitzarim axis, a corridor in central Gaza, have revealed that their army systematically shoots all Palestinians who approach the area, regardless of whether they are children or unarmed civilians, and leaves their bodies exposed to scavenging by dogs.
thecanary.co (2024-12-19). UK protests continue against genocide-apologist Tzipi Hotovely – and Ireland shows they can workIreland has decided to contribute to the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel's genocide in Gaza.
Predictably, Israel has responded with a tantrum, withdrawing from its embassy in the country and launching bogus antisemitism allegations at its people.
(2024-12-19). Iran, Egypt Discuss Collective Action against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers weighed plans for concerted efforts by the influential regional countries to put an end to the Israeli regime's aggression and prevent an escalation of tensions.
(2024-12-19). Israeli warplanes raid 'civilian facilities' across Yemen. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conduct fresh aerial assaults on the Yemeni capital of Sana'a and the province of Hudaydah, killing and injuring several people.
(2024-12-19). Lebanese PM raises alarm over Israel's daily ceasefire violations. presstv.ir Lebanon has censured Israel for daily violations of the 60-day ceasefire agreement.
(2024-12-19). As Gaza war rages, Deutsche Welle insiders accuse outlet of pro-Israel bias. aljazeera.com Journalists at the German media network say newsroom leaders instil fear and dehumanise Palestinian suffering.
(2024-12-19). Houthis say at least nine killed in Israeli air strikes on Yemen. aljazeera.com Israeli military attacked power plants, a port and an oil facility in Hodeidah and Sanaa in response to Houthi missile.
(2024-12-19). Extensive Damage Reported as Yemeni Missile Targets Tel Aviv. english.almanar.com.lb Sirens wailed in Tel Aviv early on Thursday as a missile fired from Yemen caused severe damage in the Zionist entity's center, forcing nearly one million settlers to go to shelters. Israeli occupation army claimed the missile was intercepted, confirming that sirens were heard. "Rocket and missile sirens were sounded following the possibility of falling …
(2024-12-19). Series of Israeli strikes targeted Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and the port city of Hodeidah. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-19). Series of Israeli Strikes Target Yemeni Cities. english.almanar.com.lb A series of Israeli strikes targeted Sanaa, and a port city in Yemen early on Thursday, shortly after a missile was fired from the Arab country at Tel Aviv. Yemen's Al-Massirah TV channel reported that some of the strikes on Yemen targeted power stations in the capital, as well as the Ras Isa oil terminal …
(2024-12-19). Unchanged despite 14 months of war, Israel's poverty rate is second-worst in OECD. haaretz.com National Insurance Institute's annual report found that around 2 million Israelis are defined as poor – including 872,000 children…
(2024-12-19). Israeli minister threatens to stop funding of famed dance troupe over use of Palestinian flag in performance. haaretz.com Zohar cites the appearance of the flag among 40 as part of the Batsheva dance troupe's 'Anafaza' show. In response to Haaretz inquiry, the ministry says 'the minister was unfamiliar with the show in question'…
(2024-12-19). 'Israel not welcomed here': Ireland hits back over embassy row. newarab.com 
(2024-12-19). Israeli media not optimistic about 'imminent' Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
As reports continue to emerge of a possible breakthrough in the Israeli Defence Minister But another Israeli o…
(2024-12-19). Palestinians sue State Department over US support for Israel. newarab.com 
The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleged that the State Department…
(2024-12-19). Saudi Arabia, Israel deny reports on normalisation breakthrough. newarab.com 
Both Israeli news site Haaretz reported on Tuesday that the normalisation deal could be linked to the potential Gaza ceasefire deal. | Citing sources familiar with the negotiations, Haaretz said the two sides agreed that Israel would give a vague commitment to a "path towards Palestinian stat…
(2024-12-19). 'Baseless': Saudi Arabia on Israel normalisation breakthrough. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has denied the reports that the Kingdom has given up its demand of establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state as pre-condition to any normalisation talks with Israel.
(2024-12-19). 'Time of the essence': UN pushes for Iran nuclear deal talks. newarab.com 
A top U.N. official on Tuesday pushed world powers and Iran to urgently work to restore a Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China is known as t…
(2024-12-19). Declaration Of The International Conference Cuba 2024. popularresistance.org From December 9th to the 13th, the 240 delegates, coming from 30 nations from four continents, gathered for the International Conference "Cuba 2024 Decade for People of African Descent. Equality – Equity – Social Justice", that took place in the cities of Havana and Matanzas. | Attended by 103 delegates from Cuba and 137 from the following geographical áreas: | From the Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, United States, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama. | From the African continent: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Comoros, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, To…
(2024-12-19). 12/15-12/18 NJ Strong for Palestine Actions — WE SAY PALESTINE EVERY DAY! fightbackbetter.com 
Weekly Rallies: | SJ for Gaza ⚪ Teaneck for ceasefire | Held it's One Time Events:…
(2024-12-19). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2024-12-19). Iranian President in Egypt for D8 Summit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Cairo on Wednesday night to participate in a summit of the D8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.
(2024-12-19). Amazon workers to strike in US during busy Christmas season. aljazeera.com Teamsters union says workers in New York, Atlanta and San Francisco to walk off the job over pay and conditions.
(2024-12-19). As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan's chip industry braces for upheaval. aljazeera.com Trump's return casts doubt on Joe Biden's signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.
(2024-12-19). Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar. aljazeera.com Inside an international operation to repatriate endangered lemurs and tortoises trafficked from Madagascar to Thailand.
(2024-12-19). 'It's chaos': Aftermath of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte. aljazeera.com Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, possibly causing thousands of deaths as residents struggle to find water and food.
(2024-12-19). Arson at karaoke bar in Vietnam's Hanoi kills 11, police say. aljazeera.com Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security says suspected perpetrator confessed to starting blaze after dispute with staff.
(2024-12-19). At least 20 men, including husband, found guilty in Pelicot rape trial. aljazeera.com This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
(2024-12-19). Dozens killed in two passenger bus crashes in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com At least 50 people killed in accidents on the same highway in Ghazni province between Kabul and southern Kandahar city.
(2024-12-19). Facing government shutdown, Trump and Republican allies scuttle budget bill. aljazeera.com Trump was one of several prominent Republicans in the incoming administration to denounce the bill on social media.
(2024-12-19). In Nigeria's crude capital, a plan to win the war against oil theft. aljazeera.com Through security measures, including gunboats, authorities in Rivers State hope to stop criminals and help production.
(2024-12-19). Stampede at youth festival in Nigeria causes 'multiple' deaths. aljazeera.com Security forces arrest organisers of event, which was attended by about 5,000 people drawn by 'exciting prizes'.
(2024-12-19). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,029. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,029th day of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-19). Two directors of Epic Games, Tencent resign amid antitrust investigation. aljazeera.com The US Department of Justice says it expressed concerns directors' positions on two company boards violated Clayton Act.
(2024-12-19). UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine. aljazeera.com Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine.
(2024-12-19). Last Acts: Time for Biden to Pardon Assange. counterpunch.org 
Since making what was likely a life-saving plea deal to spare himself from the medieval barbarities of the US prison system, Julian Assange, and his campaign intimates, are now focusing on the next step. Having been directly targeted by the speech stomping apparatus known as the US Espionage Act, and convicted under it, the US government
(2024-12-19). Widespread anger among Canada Post workers as CUPW enforces government strikebreaking. wsws.org "I feel that we are giving up our power and momentum by following this order. I do want to find other ways of defying and sticking it to the one percent, where it actually hurts them and not the Canadian public," one Ontario postal worker told the WSWS.
(2024-12-19). Telling our stories: breaking out of capitalism's cultural chains. cpusa.org 
The following is based on a report given to the CPUSA National Committee in November, and includes contributions from members of the Writers Subcommittee of the CPUSA Labor Commission. | As political and cultural battles deepen in the United States, we must intensify the struggle to reclaim the cultural arena from capitalist dominance. Just as the Party contests in elections to challenge the ruling class, it recognizes the need to contest dominant cultural narratives — via stories, art, music, and media — that shape public consciousness. For the Party, the goal is clear: to build a working-class me…
(2024-12-19). IEA Coal Outlook Bad News For Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com There still appears to be some naive puzzlement at the IES, that renewable energy is not replacing coal. | They still have not worked out that countries like China and India know that they cannot run their economies on the vagaries of wind and solar power.
(2024-12-19). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). (W.E.Talk) Media professional Harald Bràºning: Why do I choose Macao as my"first home"Ôºü. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland, Harald Bràºning, a media professional who comes from Germany and has been living in Macao for nearly 40 years, was recently interviewed by China News Service's West-East Talk. From the perspective of Macao's permanent foreign residents who experienced the return of Macao, he shares the story of Macao's rapid development over the past 25 years, and talks about the convenience of foreign residents' life in Macao and Zhuhai, as well as the potential of Macao as a hub where East meets West.
(2024-12-19). Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomes international travelers to write their own 'Journey to the East'. ecns.cn China welcomes international travelers to visit the country and experience the smash-hit cultural products and the unique charm of Chinese culture, and write their own Journey to the East, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference on Wednesday.
(2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
(2024-12-19). CPEC lays groundwork for growth. ecns.cn The key to unlocking the full potential of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor lies in creating an industrial ecosystem and booming special economic zones, say analysts and diplomats.
(2024-12-19). Joint efforts improve circular economy. ecns.cn China and the European Union have identified circular economy development as a key area of mutual interest, with both sides touting significant progress and potential for deeper cooperation.
(2024-12-19). Chinese commerce ministry slams EU's inclusion of Chinese companies and individuals in 'fully-fledged listings'. ecns.cn China deplores and firmly opposes the EU's move, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday in response to a question regarding the EU's decision to include Chinese companies and individuals in this sanctions list for the first time.
(2024-12-19). Exchanges to boost Sino-U.S. relations. ecns.cn People-to-people exchanges will promote better mutual understanding and enhance bilateral relations between China and the United States, and recent policies have shown good signs, said experts at a recent forum.
(2024-12-19). Buzzwords reflect evolving dynamism. ecns.cn From "workplace vibe" to "youth night schools," the top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.
(2024-12-19). Supply of high-tech talent rises. ecns.cn A new report released by Maimai, a Chinese professional networking platform, revealed that the talent market in China's digitally-fueled and high-tech new economy industries remains highly competitive, with the talent demand-supply ratio climbing steadily over the past few years.
(2024-12-19). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | How 'toxic' is the new pollutant PFOS. ecns.cn At present, PFOS has been listed as a persistent organic pollutant by the Stockholm Convention. With the increasingly strict control of PFOS in the world, China has also demonstrated a positive response and introduced a series of policies and measures to jointly promote the elimination of PFOS.
(2024-12-19). Burning Witches and Torching American Democracy. counterpunch.org 
On December 1, President Joe Biden announced that he was pardoning his son Hunter for all the crimes he committed from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024. Biden's sweeping pardon of all of his son's abuses epitomizes how presidents and their families are now above the law. It also illustrates how the "King James Test for American Democracy" could become the death of the Constitution.
(2024-12-19). Capitalists Should Be Removed From All Our Systems, Not Just Health Care. counterpunch.org 
Imagine that your household was regularly broken into by a sadist who systemically beat-up everyone in your home. He'd start by punching folks in the stomach. Then he'd smack people on the both sides of their heads. Then he'd kick your legs out from underneath you and pound you all on your backs and necks
(2024-12-19). Pam Bondi Is Far More Dangerous a Nominee Than Matt Gaetz. counterpunch.org 
Angry and horrified Democrats anxious to stall Donald Trump's efforts to consolidate his second term in office are rallying their forces to defeat the President-elect's new cabinet appointments. It makes for great theater — and even allows the defeated and downcast Democrats to feel a sense of power after being humiliated by Trump in the November election.
(2024-12-19). JUNO project advances neutrino research. ecns.cn The final stage of the construction of Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) began on Wednesday, with the start of water filling the detector's pool. The process is expected to be completed by August next year, after which the observatory will begin formal data collection.
(2024-12-19). U.S. needs to look within for root cause of drug abuse: spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. should look within for the root cause of the issue of drug abuse, and take more practical measures to strengthen drug control and cut demand at home, rather than scapegoating others, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.
(2024-12-19). Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang passes away at 89. ecns.cn Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang, who portrayed Lin Daojing in the film The Song of Youth, passed away at 2: 14 am on Thursday in Beijing at the age of 89, the Beijing Daily reported.
(2024-12-19). Trade between Chinese mainland and Macao SAR increases 4.3 times in 24 years. ecns.cn Economic and trade relations between the Chinese mainland and Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) are growing stronger, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday just before the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
(2024-12-19). Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Macau University of Science and Technology Thursday morning.
(2024-12-19). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on Thursday morning.
(2024-12-19). University tech helps in all-round progress. ecns.cn Li Xiaoyan, president of Henan province-based Huanghuai University (HHU), is proud that his institution has helped save people's lives in 2022 and 2023 with its high-tech achievements in landslide deformation and technical research.
(2024-12-19). Panda cub turns half year old in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets, gave birth to the cub on June 18. The cub has grown from 178 grams to 10,880 grams as of Wednesday.
(2024-12-19). City view of Macao. ecns.cn This year marks the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland. After 25 years of development, Macao has become a world renowned tourism destination, where Eastern and Western cultures have co-existed for over 400 years.
(2024-12-19). What is PFOS. ecns.cn PFOS, or perfluorooctane sulfonate and its salts and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride, serves as a persistent organic pollutant, resembling a troublesome "little monster" that plagues us. What is PFOS? What are its properties? Watch episode 1 of the four-episode popular science animation videos to start the journey of overcoming difficulties and upgrading!
(2024-12-19). The U.S. continues to wage a new 'Cold War' in Cyberspace. ecns.cn For many years, the United States has employed various means to attempt to monitor, influence, and dominate cyberspace, continually undermining the open, free, fair, and rational order of cyberspace through actions.
(2024-12-19). The past 20 years have witnessed a shared commitment to the Convention made in Stockholm. ecns.cn The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants signed in 2001 officially took effect in 2004. Over the past 20 years, the convention of global significance has paved the way for steadfast progress in safeguarding our planet.
(2024-12-19). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | Why should PFOS be replaced in the electroplating industry. ecns.cn In the endless space of chemistry, PFOS, like a mysterious traveler, is widely present in the electroplating industry due to its unique perfluorinated structure and excellent performance.
(2024-12-19). ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza. icrc.org Speech delivered by Régis Savioz of the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response to Gaza, 2 December 2024…
(2024-12-19). Blinken 'hopeful' for Gaza truce, declines to give predictions. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he "remained hopeful" of reaching a Blinken, however, declined to predict success after repeated disappointments in his government's efforts to end 14 months of "Look, I'm…
(2024-12-19). Jacobin promotes Bernie Sanders to peddle illusions in the Democrats and "Medicare for All" wsws.org While the gunning down of the UnitedHealthcare CEO has exposed widespread public opposition to the criminal practices of the health insurance corporations and capitalism generally, Jacobin has published an interview with Bernie Sanders aimed at reviving illusions in the Democratic Party and reform of the healthcare system.
(2024-12-19). Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award. icrc.org Mayara Paixà£o and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sà£o Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a selva da morte (Darién, forest of death).
(2024-12-19). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-19). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-19). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-19). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-19). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-19). Two People Claim to Be President of Venezuela — Will US Militarily Intervene? orinocotribune.com
(2024-12-19). 'From Ground Zero' of Palestine makes to Oscar Shortlist 2025. ummid.com Palestinian Director Rashid Masharawi's 'From Ground Zero', has been officially shortlisted for the Oscar 2025 under the Best International Feature Film category.
(2024-12-19). Ecuador's Galapagos Islands now open to US military. peoplesdispatch.org The decision is part of a process that seeks the reestablishment of US military bases in Ecuadorian territory. Several voices have severely criticized the decision as a violation of Ecuador's sovereignty.
(2024-12-19). The fall of Romanian democracy. uwidata.com By Florin Platon, Political scientist and the founder of DieM 25 Romania "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." George Orwell — 1984 The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country's presidential election on December 6, after CƒÉlin Georgescu's win that "shocked" many due to "declassified intelligence reports" by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis alleging a Russian interference …
(2024-12-19). A call for an international democratic movement against authoritarianism and neo-fascism. onlineopinion.com.au The rise of reactionary extremism in many countries, including the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and parts of Western Europe, raises the spectre of the internationalisation of 21st Century neo-fascism and authoritarianism.
(2024-12-19). Amazon strike in the US poses need for global rank-and-file strategy against hi-tech exploitation. wsws.org Amazon workers must insist that their strike not be limited in advance by the Teamsters to only three days, which severely limits its impact during the height of the holiday shopping season. Instead, the strike must be guided by a strategy worked out and democratically enforced from below by workers, through rank-and-file committees made up of representatives from every Amazon facility.
(2024-12-19). Thousands feared dead as Indian Ocean cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte. wsws.org The horrific damage caused by Cyclone Chido is due to decades of official neglect of infrastructure and the overt, fascistic contempt of the French government for its overseas territory.
(2024-12-19). Detroit teachers face missing bonuses, inflation, and cuts: Join the fight to defend public education. wsws.org The Michigan Educators Rank-and-File Committee insists that there are plenty of resources to pay educators what they need and deserve.
(2024-12-19). Democrats join Republicans in passing fascistic "Crucial Communism Teaching Act" wsws.org The passage of the bill reflects immense fear within the US ruling class that large sections of the population will be looking for a revolutionary alternative to the unending war, inequality, austerity and fascism offered by the capitalist system.
(2024-12-19). Layoff notices for Toledo Jeep workers, Christmas bonuses for Wall Street. wsws.org To diffuse anger, the UAW bureaucracy claims it has cut job cuts by half but workers fear even larger layoffs.
(2024-12-19). Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live. sanews.gov.za Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live | The Department of Social Development's Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again, marking a significant step forward in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | | After a protracted battle with the initial service provider due to non-delivery, the department terminated the contract and appointed a new service provider. | | The service was relaunched at 10 am on Wednesday, 18 December, with voice call capabilities restored as a priority to meet urgent needs. | | "Due to the urgent need to resuscitate…
(2024-12-19). Men urged to seek help when facing emotional triggers. sanews.gov.za Men urged to seek help when facing emotional triggers | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has encouraged men to speak out and seek help when faced with situations that trigger anger or emotional distress. | The call comes after a man was found dead in Umzinto, in the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, after killing his 25-year-old girlfriend. | Sibusiso Lawrence Ntaka allegedly killed Nontobeko Cele in Umzinto on Tuesday, and posted his confession on social media. | | Ntaka was later found hanging from a tree on Wednesday, not far from where Cele's body was found. | Ntuli has strongly condemned Cele's killing…
(2024-12-19). Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed. sanews.gov.za Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion, Gauteng, has been completed. | The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the nearby R21 was repaired last month. | The total cost of repairs to the two sinkholes was R424 million, with R280 million spent on the N1 and R144 million on the R21, respectively. | According to SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana, the N1 sinkhole project, which started in Septembe…
(2024-12-19). F1 – here we come! sanews.gov.za F1 – here we come! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, has announced a team of experts to form South Africa's Formula One Bid Steering Committee (BSC) for the return of the international auto racing event. | The team will be responsible for all aspects of preparing a bid for the consideration of the Formula One Group and global motorsport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and a phase of choosing which city and track to put forward for consideration. | McKenzie introduced the country's Formula 1 bid steering committee at a media briefing, held at Kyalami Grand P…
(2024-12-19). MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB. sanews.gov.za MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB | As part of government's ongoing efforts to ensure citizens receive efficient and effective service delivery, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, on Wednesday, made her first official visit to the Tshwane Transport Operating License Administrative Bodies (TOLAB), since its relocation to the city centre. | | "We were doing monitoring to ensure that services are provided to all public transport operators efficiently and effectively, and also to give support to the staff of the department in doing work on a daily basis," the MEC said…
(2024-12-19). The fall of Romanian democracy. unitedworldint.com Romanian political scientist Platon writes about the annulation of his country's presidentian elections. By Florin Platon, Political scientist and the founder of DieM 25 Romania "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength." George Orwell — 1984 The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country's presidential election on December 6, after CƒÉlin Georgescu's win that "shocked" many due …
(2024-12-19). How Reliable Specialists Handle Hazardous Materials in After-Death Cleanup. moguldom.com Coping with the consequences of a loss can be tough and emotional, especially when it includes handling substances during the up process. Skilled experts in this field offer assistance to guarantee safety and meticulousness by following guidelines. This piece delves into how trustworthy professionals handle scenarios with care and precision while underscoring the significance of …
(2024-12-19). Australia joins Jew-haters at United Nations. onlineopinion.com.au On 3 December 2024 Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong overruled the advice of Australia's UN mission to abstain on a General Assembly resolution.
(2024-12-19). Could a magnetic motor generator be used to power our homes for free? expose-news.com The John Christie Electric Generator, also known as the Lutec 1000, is a magnetic motor generator device developed by Australian mechanical engineer John Christie and his electrician friend Lou Brits. It was …
(2024-12-19). Yemeni Armed Forces to issue a statement in the next few hours: spokesman. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-19). Salt Journals: Tunisia's political imprisonment, told by women. newarab.com 
Yet, it achieves much more than that. | Launched in early 2018 through a series of workshops held in various locations across Tunisia, Salt Journals gathers the voices of women from different ages and occupations. While not all were experts in writing or passionate about the written word, these women shared a common…
(2024-12-19). Iran lawmakers request changes to strict hijab bill: media. newarab.com 
The bill, already approved in parliament but not yet submitted to the government for final confirmation, has stirred a heated debate in Iran more than two years since nat…
(2024-12-19). Saudi Arabia extracts lithium from oilfield runoffs. newarab.com 
Lithium Infinity, also known as Lihytech, a start-up launched out of King Abdullah Univer…
(2024-12-19). Three Palestinian films shortlisted for 2025 Oscars. newarab.com 
Three Palestinian films have been shortlisted for the Co-produced Metafora Production – which is part of Fadaat Media group alongside The New Arab, ' The movie is an anthology of 22 short films curated by Palestinian director Rashid…
(2024-12-19). Maharashtra Cabinet Expanded — Full List of New Ministers. ummid.com Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday December 15, 2024 expanded his cabinet inducting 39 new Ministers.
(2024-12-19). Fact Check: Image showing Kejriwal, Elon Musk together in Delhi is fake. ummid.com A viral image on different social media platforms showing Elon Musk meeting former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi is not real, but AI generated, fact check analysis has revealed.
(2024-12-19). Amit Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark sparks huge protest. ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark about Dr BR Ambedkar has sparked a huge protest in and outside the Parliament.
(2024-12-19). 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscar 2025 race. ummid.com India's official Oscar 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies' missed the inclusion in the list of films shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Awards.
(2024-12-19). Sunita Williams' return to Earth delayed by another month. ummid.com The return journey of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from space to Earth has been delayed by another month, American space agency NASA said.
(2024-12-19). Agriculture Minister Tumwebaze gives fresh directives to improve extension services. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The role of Uganda's agricultural extension system was questioned recently when a leading official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) told a workshop in Kampala, that "Agriculture production in Uganda has increased since 1962, but productivity has not improved." Soon after, the new Uganda Veterinary Association …
(2024-12-19). 1983: When Museveni's family feared to be abducted from Kenya. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The abduction of four-time presidential candidate and opposition strongman, Dr Kizza Besigye and his political associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya from Kenya last month has rekindled the role that Uganda's neighbour has played in the country's chequered political history. Besigye and Lutale were kidnapped on November 16 at an apartment …
(2024-12-19). Court confirms charges against Arinaitwe Bwana. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has upheld the charge of aggravated trafficking in persons against Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana. On Wednesday, the Court presided over by Judge Dr Andrew Bashaija confirmed that the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to try Arinaitwe Bwana. Judge Bashaija said that the …
(2024-12-19). District Council recognizes Saboti clan. independent.co.ug 
Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district council has officially recognized the Saboti people as one of the bona fide clans in the district, a first step in their quest to be named as one of the tribes in the Uganda consititution. The Saboti, a small group of people living in Bukokho Sub County, …
(2024-12-19). How shilling is holding against major foreign currencies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling registered a slight depreciation against the US Dollar in November 2024 after registering consecutive gains in the previous two months. A stable Shilling against currencies of major trading partners like Kenya, the USA, Europe, UK is vital for the certainty of commodity and service prices. For example, …
(2024-12-19). Insurance sector advocates for local marine cargo insurance implementation. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to streamline logistics for Ugandan traders have taken a significant step forward as stakeholders rally behind local marine cargo insurance implementation. Emmanuel Karugaba Neezha, CEO of DESLER LOGIS U LTD, Associate Partner at SIMBALAND CARGO HOLDINGS U LTD, and Vice Chairman of the Uganda Consolidators Association (UCA), highlighted the …
(2024-12-19). PICTORIAL: Inaugural Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diaspora Convention. independent.co.ug 
Munyonyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The inaugural Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diaspora Convention has kicked off at the Commonwealth Speke Resort in Munyonyo. Running from 18th to 19th December 2024, the convention, themed "Mobilizing Uganda's Diaspora for Socio-Economic Transformation," drew hundreds of Ugandan nationals living abroad, government officials, business leaders, and development partners to …
(2024-12-19). Private sector optimism soars as Stanbic PMI hits 55.7. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's private sector remains resilient with the Stanbic Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November climbing to 55.7, up from 52.9 in October. This marks the eighth consecutive month of expansion, as readings above 50.0 signify positive business conditions. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank, described the November results as a …
(2024-12-19). Three Mpox cases confirmed in Kabale. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three more cases of Mpox disease have been confirmed in Kabale district. According to Alfred Besigensi, Kabale District health educator, the cases were confirmed from the sub-county of Buhara. This brings the cumulative number of cases registered in the district to 11. The other eight previous cases have been …
(2024-12-19). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-18). Insights | EU official: Europe and China to show leadership in climate governance. ecns.cn
(2024-12-18). Insights | Mutual cooperation and trust positive for tackling global climate change: EU official. ecns.cn
(2024-12-18). China pledges support for disaster relief in Vanuatu. ecns.cn China said on Wednesday that two Chinese citizens have died, and two others injured after a powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu, pledging to provide consular protection and assistance to its citizens and institutions.
(2024-12-18). GDP goal for '25 may stay at 5%. ecns.cn China's GDP growth target for 2025 could be set at around 5 percent, unchanged from this year, after a top-level meeting outlined more proactive and effective macroeconomic policies for the coming year.
(2024-12-18). China gives more flexibility to multinationals in financial operations. ecns.cn China announced on Wednesday new policy measures to improve the pilot program for integrated domestic and foreign currency cash pools, providing multinationals operating in China with greater flexibility and efficiency in managing their funds.
(2024-12-18). China and India strengthen ties through dialogue, mutual trust. ecns.cn Beijing and New Delhi expressed their readiness to build political mutual trust, resume dialogue mechanisms, and enhance cooperation in trade and culture on Wednesday.
(2024-12-18). China's youth unemployment on decrease. ecns.cn China's youths' employment situation has seen improvement last month with their surveyed unemployment rate marking a continuous decrease, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics.
(2024-12-18). Chinese research team proposes new ichnospecies, links pterosaur footprints in Xinjiang. ecns.cn China's research team has established, for the first time, the anatomical relationship between the large pterosaur footprints in the Wu'erhe Pterosaur fauna of the Junggar Basin in Xinjiang and the skeleton of Dsungaripterus weii.
(2024-12-18). Overseas travel agencies bullish on China's inbound tourism. ecns.cn Overseas travel agencies are raring to tap into the Chinese tourism market's potential as the country's positive policies continue to sweeten the deals being offered.
(2024-12-18). Buzzwords reflect evolving dynamism. ecns.cn From "workplace vibe" to "youth night schools," the top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.
(2024-12-19). Bitcoin Won't Put Food on the Table. counterpunch.org 
Bitcoin also won't put gas in your car or provide medical care for your family. To be clear, I mean this literally. I realize people have made millions and billions speculating in Bitcoin. They can use that money to buy food, gas, and medical care, but the point is that Bitcoin doesn't actually produce these
(2024-12-18). JUNO project advances neutrino research. ecns.cn The final stage of the construction of Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) began on Wednesday, with the start of water filling the detector's pool. The process is expected to be completed by August next year, after which the observatory will begin formal data collection.
(2024-12-18). Hengqin zone spurs growth, attracts talent. ecns.cn With business-friendly environment and improved living conditions equivalent to neighboring Macao Special Administrative Region, the cooperation zone on Hengqin Island of Zhuhai, Guangdong province, is becoming a popular choice for Macao residents to live and work in.
(2024-12-18). Steps urged to take rural vitalization drive forward. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged further deepening rural reform and stepping up the pace of agricultural modernization, in order to make the country stronger in agriculture, make rural areas more prosperous and make farmers' lives even better.
(2024-12-18). Xi hails chief executive's contribution. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping acknowledged on Wednesday the work of the fifth-term Macao Special Administrative Region government and its Chief Executive Ho Iat-seng in consolidating the city's prosperity and stability.
(2024-12-18). Xi envisions shining future for Macao. ecns.cn "Every visit to this beautiful place has been very delightful for me," Xi said in a brief speech at the airport.At that time, he called on all sections of society to build on what Macao has accomplished and take all undertakings in the SAR to the next level.
(2024-12-18). Promoting cross-Strait harmony through youth exchanges. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, arrived in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Wednesday to begin his third visit to the Chinese mainland, aiming to promote cross-Strait exchanges amid tense relations.
(2024-12-18). The U.S. continues to wage a new 'Cold War' in Cyberspace. ecns.cn For many years, the United States has employed various means to attempt to monitor, influence, and dominate cyberspace, continually undermining the open, free, fair, and rational order of cyberspace through actions.
(2024-12-18). 148 unis to advance rural revitalization. ecns.cn University Alliance for Rural Development, initiated by Tsinghua University, has brought together 148 universities to advance local industry, environmental improvements, cultural development and talent introduction in 2,166 villages nationwide.
(2024-12-18). Xi lauds Macao's success ahead of silver jubilee. ecns.cn Xi arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane. He will attend a gathering celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inauguration ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Friday.
(2024-12-18). The past 20 years have witnessed a shared commitment to the Convention made in Stockholm. ecns.cn The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants signed in 2001 officially took effect in 2004. Over the past 20 years, the convention of global significance has paved the way for steadfast progress in safeguarding our planet.
(2024-12-18). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | Why should PFOS be replaced in the electroplating industry. ecns.cn In the endless space of chemistry, PFOS, like a mysterious traveler, is widely present in the electroplating industry due to its unique perfluorinated structure and excellent performance.
(2024-12-18). Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Macau University of Science and Technology Thursday morning.
(2024-12-19). Two released from US concentration camp; 15 held without charge or trial. indybay.org Amnesty International says Guantanamo Bay prison camp is a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on human rights record of the United States. "Fifteen men remain who have never been charged with any crimes and have long been cleared by US security agencies to leave Guantanamo, some for more than a decade," Amnesty's Daphne Eviatar said in a statement.
(2024-12-19). World has 'embarrassingly failed to stop Israel amid incessant US support': FM. presstv.ir Iran deplores the international community's abject failure to stop the Israeli regime's violations amid untrammeled support provided for Tel Aviv by the US, its biggest ally.
(2024-12-19). Israel says troops will stay in occupied Syrian area for 'foreseeable future'. presstv.ir Netanyahu says Israeli forces will remain inside the occupied Syrian Golan Heights until another arrangement is found that will ensure the usurping entity's security.
(2024-12-19). UN condemns Israel for violating 1974 Syria truce deal after seizing 'buffer zone'. presstv.ir The UN has slammed Israel for violating a 50-year-old ceasefire agreement with Syria.
(2024-12-19). Senior Iranian diplomat warns of Syria's disintegration, spread of insecurity to Iraq. presstv.ir A high-ranking Iranian diplomat says destruction of Syria has always formed part of the United States and the Israeli regime's agenda.
(2024-12-19). 'Actually,' MSNBC, Trump's Energy Secretary Pick is Right, Climate Change Does Have Benefits. wattsupwiththat.com "But he also says climate change makes the planet greener by increasing plant growth, boosts agricultural productivity and likely reduces the number of temperature-related deaths annually. "It's probably almost as many positive changes as there are negative changes," he told conservative media nonprofit PragerU last year, referring to climate change. "Is it a crisis, is it the world's greatest challenge, or a big threat to the next generation? No."
(2024-12-19). Israeli shelling knocks out northern Gaza's sole intensive care unit. presstv.ir The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital says a large fire erupted at the intensive care unit (ICU) as a result of Israel's heavy artillery shelling near the hospital.
(2024-12-19). Norway refuses to face Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifier over Gaza atrocities. presstv.ir The Norwegian Football Association says no one can remain indifferent to Israel's atrocities against the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-19). Iran nuclear chief urges IAEA to uphold impartiality, refrain from provocations. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran urges the IAEA chief to preserve the body's impartiality.
(2024-12-19). Gharibabadi: Iran's enrichment program has no military objectives. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Islamic Republic's nuclear enrichment program has no military objectives.
(2024-12-19). Zelensky Admits Ukraine Cannot Drive Russia Out of Crimea and Donbas. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has conceded that Ukraine does not have the ability to drive Russian forces out of the territory Russia has captured since the 2022 invasion, as well as Crimea, which Russia has controlled since 2014. "We cannot give up our territories. The Ukrainian constitution forbids us to do so. De facto, these …
(2024-12-19). British Defense Minister Says UK Forces Could Be Sent to Ukraine for Training. news.antiwar.com British Defense Minister John Healey has suggested that the UK could send troops to Ukraine for a training mission. During a visit to Ukraine, Healey told The Times that the UK would work to improve its training of Ukrainian troops and wouldn't rule out sending trainers to Ukraine. "We [need to] make it easier to …
(2024-12-19). Tuesday 1/21: Virtual Teach-In about Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | http: //bit.ly/PaliZoom…
(2024-12-19). Cuba: 2025 budget seeks to reinforce tax system. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Minister of Finance and Prices, Vladimir Regueiro, on Wednesday stressed the need to strengthening the tax system, as a fundamental pillar of financial resources for the State budget in 2025.
(2024-12-19). Internal Watchdog Urges Biden's Green Loans Office To Stop Working On New Loans Amid Conflict Of Interest Concerns. wattsupwiththat.com An internal federal watchdog called on the Biden administration's green loans office to stop working on new deals in a Tuesday letter, citing concerns that the office has insufficiently managed potential conflicts of interest in its work.
(2024-12-19). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com 
In one of its final decisions for the year, the United States Federal Reserve announced its cutting interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time the central bank has taken action to lower inflation despite describing the U.S. economy as strong. | Joining the discussion: | Yan Liang is a Chair Professor of Economics at Willamette University. |
(2024-12-19). President Pezeshkian arrives in Egypt for D-8 summit. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Egypt to attend a summit of the D-8 bloc of developing Muslim nations, which will take place on Thursday.
(2024-12-19). Iran rejects Canada-sponsored UNGA resolution as baseless, political. presstv.ir The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry has rejected the Western-sponsored anti-Iran resolution by the UNGA, calling it legally baseless and fundamentally invalid due to its reliance on unfounded claims and flawed generalizations.
(2024-12-19). Iran-Egypt ties poised for revival as first Iranian president visits Cairo in 11 years. presstv.ir Masoud Pezeshkian embarked on a visit to Cairo on Thursday, marking the first visit by an Iranian president to the Arab country since 2013.
(2024-12-19). Delta Tribal Environmental Coalition Issues Pre-Hearing Conf. Statement for Delta Tunnel Project. indybay.org The administrative hearing officer allows individuals to deliver oral policy statements regarding the project during the public hearing on February 18.
(2024-12-19). Feds to pay $116M settlement to 103 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin Prison. indybay.org Some Of The Sexually Abused Women Incarcerated At FCI Dublin a.k.a. Rape Club, Worked At UNICOR Before The Prison Was Shut Down:…
(2024-12-19). Wednesday 12/25: Christmas Community Dinner. indybay.org Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2024-12-19). Thursday 12/19: Not one day! Not one dime! Sum up of the Uhuru 3 Sentencing. indybay.org
(2024-12-19). ChatGPT Search available to all for free. ummid.com Microsoft funded OpenAI made 'ChatGPT Search' – said to be a rival to Google Search, available to all for free at an event held on Monday December 16, 2024. | Internet search is dominated by Google, and it had recently launched AI Search available to all for free.
(2024-12-19). Cuba, por mayor protección de los niños y jóvenes. radiohc.cu Desde el triunfo de la revolución, en enero de 1959, Cuba ha trabajado incansablemente por proteger a sus niños y jóvenes y garantizar su desarrollo pleno, aún en las difíciles condiciones que durante más de seis décadas ha impuesto el bloqueo norteamericano.
(2024-12-19). El hombre que regresó de la muerte (III). cubadebate.cu Cuando el doctor Federico Baglieto vio el estado en que llegó Calixto García a Veguitas, pensó que le habían traído un cadáver en trámite. Juicio que confirmó al retirar los vendajes. Los orificios de salida de las balas eran más grandes que los de entrada, imaginemos como sería la herida de Calixto en la frente, que se disparó con un calibre 44.
(2024-12-19). CEPAL: Venezuela lidera crecimiento económico regional en 2024. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (Cepal) informó hoy que Venezuela encabeza el crecimiento económico en la región latinoamericana, al registrar un aumento en su Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) de 6,2 por ciento durante el año 2024.
(2024-12-19). Debate parlamentario coloca la mira en temas medulares como el enfrentamiento al delito, las comunidades rurales y la revitalización de la economía. cubadebate.cu El General de Ejército, Raúl Castro Ruz, manifestó la validez de los planteamientos críticos y reflexivos expresados en el debate parlamentario este miércoles en torno a temáticas medulares como el enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción y las ilegalidades. Con el puño cerrado vamos a enfrentar los problemas, con profundidad y la seguridad que saldremos adelante. °Vamos a hacerlo!
(2024-12-19). Presidente namibio rinde tributo a Fidel en Santiago de Cuba. cubadebate.cu Al escribir en el libro de visitantes del camposanto, Mbumba calificó el momento como muy emotivo para él y su familia y expresó su deseo de que el espíritu de los próceres cubanos siga inspirando a las generaciones venideras a fomentar el amor entre los dos pueblos y países.
(2024-12-19). Paz con fuerza. radiohc.cu Al asumir la presidencia en enero de 2017, Donald Trump citó el concepto de "Paz a través de la fuerza", como elemento central de su política exterior general de "Estados Unidos primero".
(2024-12-18). Vanuatu quake: Hospitals under pressure as death, damage toll grows. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Harry Pearl of BenarNews Vanuatu is taking stock of damage from a powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake that has killed at least 14 people and collapsed buildings in the capital Port Vila, as the first trickle of international assistance began arriving in the disaster-prone Pacific nation. The quake rattled the island nation, located about 1900km…
(2024-12-18). 1951: Truman launches propaganda campaign to distract from 'We Charge Genocide' petition. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Presented to the United Nations in December 1951 by William L. Patterson in Paris and Paul Robeson in New York, the "We Charge Genocide" petition—We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People by its full name—documented page after page of evidence of …
(2024-12-18). Israel expands urbicide as a tool of genocide in Gaza. mronline.org 
The Israeli military's destruction of entire Palestinian cities and neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip is a clear manifestation of the genocide Israel has been committing in Gaza for the past 14 months, and a primary tool for its implementation.
(2024-12-18). Byline Times just revealed that Elon Musk is already funding Nigel Farage. thecanary.co Donald Trump will once again be US president very soon. But it's not only the awfulness of the genocide-apologist elites of the Democratic Party that's to blame. The massive support Trump received from billionaire Elon Musk was also a gamechanger. And now, Elon Musk is looking to give a boost to the far right in …
(2024-12-18). UK protests continue against genocide-apologist Tzipi Hotovely — and Ireland shows they can work. thecanary.co Ireland has decided to contribute to the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel's genocide in Gaza. Predictably, Israel has responded with a tantrum, withdrawing from its embassy in the country and launching bogus antisemitism allegations at its people. The question now is, could Israel also withdraw its genocide-apologist ambassador to Britain too? And protesters […] | By
(2024-12-18). Byline Times just revealed that Elon Musk is already funding Nigel Farage. thecanary.co Donald Trump will once again be US president very soon. But it's not only the awfulness of the genocide-apologist elites of the Democratic Party that's to blame. The massive support Trump received from billionaire Elon Musk was also a gamechanger. And now, Elon Musk is looking to give a boost to the far right in […] | By
(2024-12-18). British Medical Association dancing to pro-Israel pressure group LAAS smears against president. skwawkbox.org 
Shamelessness of antisemitism-scam perpetrators in attack on GP who stands against genocide The British Medical Association (BMA) has put its president under investigation after a laughable smear by pro-Israel pressure group LAAS — the same misnamed 'Labour against antisemitism' at the heart of the antisemitism scam against the Labour left and then-party leader Jeremy Corbyn. …
(2024-12-18). Casar, 19 Democrats Demand End to "Offensive" Weapons Transfers to Israel. truthout.org A group of Democrats led by Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), the new head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has sent a letter to the Biden administration urging officials to follow their own policies and stop "offensive" military transfers to Israel amid its genocide in Gaza. In a letter, the lawmakers say that the administration's failure to adhere to its own 30-day deadline to improve… |
(2024-12-18). "Arab countries will work to prevent the Muslim Brotherhood from long-term rule in Syria." Interview with Tarek Ajib. globalresearch.ca On December 8, the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia leaving the country to be occupied by a coalition of armed fighters led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). | The HTS and the numerous …
(2024-12-18). Israel Passing Messages to Syria's HTS, But Turkey's Influence Is a Concern. news.antiwar.com Both Israel and Turkey were at the forefront of this month's regime change in Syria. The takeover of Syria by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) alters the landscape of the region, but Turkey and Israel may quickly find themselves at odds over who's really calling the shots. Israel has been engaging with the HTS, …
(2024-12-18). UN: Israel Accelerates Steps To Solidify Occupation Of West Bank. imemc.org 
The United Nations Human Rights Office reported that Israel is accelerating actions to entrench its illegal annexation of the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. These actions include seizing Palestinian land and replacing Palestinian communities with illegal colonialist settlers, violating international law. The office stressed that this is inconsistent with the advisory opinion issued by …
(2024-12-18). In OtherWords: December 18, 2024. otherwords.org This week in OtherWords, Sonali Kohatkar highlights a Also this week, Farrah Hassen highlights
(2024-12-18). Israel's occupation plan in Syria in cooperation with terrorist organizations. unitedworldint.com Israel is also preparing to become the protector of the PKK and its extensions in Syria. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political scientist The Golan Heights, occupied by Israel in Syria, is a critical region located between the Yarmouk River and the Sea of Galilee, about 60 kilometers from Damascus. The region was the decisive battleground in …
(2024-12-18). Israel's occupation plan in Syria in cooperation with terrorist organizations. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political scientist The Golan Heights, occupied by Israel in Syria, is a critical region located between the Yarmouk River and the Sea of Galilee, about 60 kilometers from Damascus. The region was the decisive battleground in the 1967 Six-Day War and the 1973 Yom Kippur War between Arab states and Israel. In …
(2024-12-18). Compatible Left Joins Imperialism in Celebrating Defeat of Syria. libya360.wordpress.com Stansfield Smith Islamists take over Syria as Western media launders the barbaric reputation of HTS. It may be no surprise that the "mainstream" corporate news media have turned into advertising agencies for US government policy. But it still surprises that what the CIA called a compatible left — those on the left it deemed compatible…
(2024-12-18). Democracy Now! 2024-12-18 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 18, 2024; "Obey the Law": Palestinians Sue State Dept., Saying Arms Sales to Israel Violate U.S. Human Rights Law; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: Family of U.S. Citizen Killed by Israel Meets with Blinken Demanding Probe; Trump Escalates War on Press by Suing Des Moines Register Days After ABC Agreed to $15M Settlement | Headlines for December 18, 2024; "Obey the Law": Palestinians Sue State Dept., Saying Arms Sales to Israel Violate U.S. Human Rights Law; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: Family of U.S. Citizen Killed by Israel Meets with Blinken Demanding…
(2024-12-18). Impact of Gaza occupation on persons with disabilities. workers.org 
By the Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party On Dec. 8, the 2nd annual commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Solidarity with Palestine and Gaza demanded at a virtual meeting: money for jobs, services, education and access for disabled people and all workers and . . . |
(2024-12-18). Guatemala: Attorney General Pursues Political Prosecutions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Guatemala's then-Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras in Guatemala City, November 26, 2024. | ©2024 JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC, December 18, 2024) — Guatemala's attorney general is carrying out politically motivated prosecutions against members of President Bernardo Arévalo's administration, Human Rights Watch said today. Since President Arévalo took office in January 2024, the Attorney General's Office has moved forward with criminal investigations against the Arévalo administration that appear to be based on dubious evidence. In November, a judg…
(2024-12-18). 2024: Globally, a Record Number of Journalists Killed. pressenza.com Geneva: A record number of media persons have been killed this year across the world, observed the global safety and rights body, Press Emblem Campaign. ( At least 165 of them lost their lives in 21 countries in the globe (year to date- until Tuesday), said the PEC. Two conflicts are responsible for two-thirds of victims, namely the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. The increase, compared with 2023, is a…
(2024-12-18). "Obey the Law": Palestinians Sue State Dept., Saying Arms Sales to Israel Violate U.S. Human Rights Law. democracynow.org 
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of failing to ever sanction Israeli military units under the Leahy Law, which was passed in 1997 to prevent the United States from funding foreign military units credibly implicated in gross human rights violations. The case was brought by five Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and the United States and is supported by the human rights group DAWN. Former State Department official Charles Blaha, who served as director of the human rights office tasked with implementing the Leahy Law, says there is a mountain of evidence of Israel carrying out torture, extrajudi…
(2024-12-18). America's "Just War" against Afghanistan: Women's Rights "Before" and "After" America's Destructive Wars. globalresearch.ca Unknown to Americans, in the 1970s and early 1980s, Kabul was "a cosmopolitan city. Artists and hippies flocked to the capital. Women studied agriculture, engineering and business at the city's university. Afghan women held government jobs".
(2024-12-18). School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Israel demands the release of 34 hostages during Gaza cease-fire deal's first phase, Al-Mayadeen reports ‚ñ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ‚ñ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms…
(2024-12-18). Palestinian families sue US over arms transfers to Israel amid alleged rights abuses. nationofchange.org Lawsuit claims U.S. violates domestic and international law by funding Israeli military accused of gross human rights violations.
(2024-12-18). Pentagon's Assessment Of North Koreans Fighting In Kursk, Rate At Which Ukraine Is Losing Ground. twz.com 
Top Pentagon officials offered their latest insights into the state of the conflict and how the U.S. will help fund it until Trump takes office.
(2024-12-18). Headlines for December 18, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens of Palestinians Amid Signs of Breakthrough in Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Israeli Forces Kill Two More Palestinians in Occupied West Bank, U.N. Envoy Warns Syria's War "Has Not Ended" as Turkish-Backed Forces Challenge Kurdish Fighters, Netanyahu Vows Israeli Forces Will Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Haaretz: Israel and Saudi Arabia Reach Breakthrough in Talks to Normalize Ties, Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA's Selection of Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup, U.S. to Transfer 3 More Prisoners from Guantánamo Bay, Trump Sues Iowa Pollster and Des Moines Register for…
(2024-12-18). Privatizing Syria: US Plans to Sell Off A Nation's Wealth After Assad. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). Scandal Deepens Around CNN's Clarissa Ward Staging Syria Prison Scene. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). What Jon Stewart WON'T Tell You About Syria! youtu.be
(2024-12-18). A tough test for Türkiye's rapprochement with the Arabs after Assad. unitedworldint.com Turkish elite must refrain from a discourse of Neo-Ottomanism. By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt The fall of the Assad family regime was inevitable, and perhaps the most eloquent thing that was said about it by the Syrians is that the roots of the regime collapsed a long time ago due to tyranny, sectarianism, corruption, …
(2024-12-18). A tough test for Türkiye's rapprochement with the Arabs after Assad. uwidata.com By Mohamed Sabreen, Cairo / Egypt The fall of the Assad family regime was inevitable, and perhaps the most eloquent thing that was said about it by the Syrians is that the roots of the regime collapsed a long time ago due to tyranny, sectarianism, corruption, and betting on others to protect and continue the …
(2024-12-18). The Runaway Dictator and prospects for resistance to foreign aggression. mondoweiss.net 
The collapse of the Assad regime brought joy to many, but signs suggest the worst may still lie ahead for Syrian sovereignty and regional prospects of liberation from Western domination.
(2024-12-18). Privatizing Syria: US Plans to Sell Off a Nation's Wealth After Assad. libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg In the immediate wake of the Syrian government's abrupt collapse, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state or will splinter into smaller states as did Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, a move that ultimately led to a bloody NATO intervention. Moreover, who or…
(2024-12-18). Western propaganda narrative on Syria collapses like a house of cards. infobrics.org After NATO-backed terrorists took over Syria, the mainstream propaganda machine got the chance to do whatever it wants. However, they're still just as amateurish as ever (if not more). They're using the so-called "White Helmets" as a source, an organization that has been discredited long ago, specifically for its ties with US/NATO intelligence and various terrorist groups. The "hot story" now is the Sednaya prison, for which the political West claims it was a "horrifying torture chamber" used by the "evil dictator Assad".
(2024-12-18). Statement by President Bashar al-Assad on the Circumstances Leading to His Departure from Syria. defenddemocracy.press Moscow, 16 December 2024 Source: Syrian Presidency Transcript: Resistance News As terrorism spread across Syria and ultimately reached the capital, Damascus, on the evening of Saturday, December 7, 2024, questions began to arise about the president's fate and whereabouts. This occurred amidst a torrent of misinformation and narratives far removed from the truth, narratives which …
(2024-12-18). Iran Urges Inclusive Political Process in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the UN described the Syrian people as the sole ones that should decide the future of their country free from external interference, calling for an inclusive, Syrian-led, and Syrian-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations.
(2024-12-18). Iran, Malaysia Call for Muslim Action against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior officials from Iran and Malaysia called for collective action by Muslim nations in support of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria against the Israeli regime's atrocities.
(2024-12-18). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Erdogan Prevails against Washington. globalresearch.ca The media categorized the initial earthquake (February 6, 2023) "as the most powerful in the region in at least a century". That is an understatement. In regards to Southern Anatolia, it is the largest earthquake in more than seven centuries.
(2024-12-18). 'Israel' Eyes Open-ended Occupation of Syrian Territory. english.almanar.com.lb It seems that the Zionist entity, whose appetite for expansionism has risen, is planning for an open-ended occupation in Syria, with Zionist officials making remarks on long-term military control of the territory seized by the occupation army just after the fall of former president Bashar Al-Assad's government in Syria. Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation military carried …
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu prefers photo ops on Syrian Hermon, not next to torched homes on Kibbutz Nir Oz. haaretz.com The choice by the Israeli prime minister, who is obsessed with his appearance, to be photographed on Mt. Hermon was aimed at supplanting the picture of the October 7 defeat with one of Six-Day-War-style euphoria. One would also hope that the new rulers in Damascus will search to find out what he offered Assad in exchange for peace…
(2024-12-18). Turkey, Allies Violate Extended Ceasefire With Syrian Kurds, Dozens Killed. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the US State Department announced the extension of the ceasefire between Syria's Kurdish SDF and Turkey's allies. The initial ceasefire expired, but the new one was supposed to continue to the end of the week. It doesn't seem to have lasted even a whole day, however, with Turkey and their allies carrying out …
(2024-12-18). Report: Netanyahu Orders IDF To Occupy Syria's Mount Hermon Until End of 2025. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the Israeli military to occupy territory it captured on Mount Hermon in Syria following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad until at least the end of 2025, Israel's Channel 12 has reported. After Assad fled Syria on December 8, Israel invaded southern Syria, taking control of a buffer zone …
(2024-12-18). Feeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria's Defence. dissidentvoice.org The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential dangers. Then, over time, these buffers become strategic fixtures, de facto real estate seizures and annexations. Israel now finds itself in what was a United …
(2024-12-18). Feeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria's Defence. globalresearch.ca The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential dangers. Then, over time, these buffers become strategic fixtures, de …
(2024-12-18). DAANES Initiative For Intra-Syrian Dialogue. pressenza.com On December 16th, the DAANES announced an initiative for intra-Syrian dialogue and expressed readiness for cooperation with the transitional government in Damascus. | RIC's full translation of the 10-point proposal: | "With the fall of the tyrannical Baathist regime, Syria has entered a new phase. In order to successfully navigate this transitional period, we must join hands, unite, and draw a shared roadmap. The policy of exclusion and marginalization that destroyed Syria must end, and all political actors must participate in building the new Syria, including in its transitional period. We call on all Syrian par…
(2024-12-18). Looking Into the Abyss: A Journey Through Damascus After Assad's Fall. libya360.wordpress.com
(2024-12-18). The Moral Shame of U.S. Foreign Policy. counterpunch.org 
"A new study has found that almost half of children in Gaza wish to die, as a result of the trauma they have been forced to endure. Every single supplier of arms to Israel has blood on its hands—and the world will never forgive them." —Jeremy Corbyn, MP (Dec. 12, 2024) The election of former President
(2024-12-18). Palestine: Study Finds 96% of Gaza Children Feel 'Death is Imminent'. orinocotribune.com A new study of the psychological impact of the war on Gaza's children has found that 96% of children feel death is imminent, with 49% wishing to die because of the war. | Conducted by the Community Training Centre for Crisis Management (CTCCM) with support from the War Child Alliance, the organizations said the pic.twitter.com/RbOCJyVG63 | — War Child UK (@WarChildUK)
(2024-12-18). Biden Admin Confirms Risks of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports But Won't Block Them. truthout.org Approving more liquefied natural gas exports would raise domestic energy prices, increase the pollution burden placed on local communities, and exacerbate the climate crisis, the Biden administration concluded in a long-awaited report released Tuesday. However, the Department of Energy (DOE) stopped short of denying any pending or future approvals, passing the buck to the administration of… |
(2024-12-18). On the fall of France's government. mronline.org 
Under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron, the expected lifespan of a prime minister has gone from three years to three months. Michel Barnier, the latest PM to fall victim to the rolling political, social and constitutional crisis that is the Macron presidency, was appointed in September and kicked out in time to spend Christmas with his family. His predecessor, Gabriel Attal, lasted a comparatively Methuselean six months.
(2024-12-18). Canada Must Support Norway's Request for ICJ Opinion on Israel's Starvation of Gaza. globalresearch.ca Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is urging the Canadian government to vote in support of
(2024-12-18). 19,000 Children Have Been Hospitalized for Malnutrition in Gaza in Last 4 Months. truthout.org Over the past four months, nearly 19,000 children in Gaza were hospitalized for acute malnutrition due to Israel's starvation campaign, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported. This is almost double the number of acute malnutrition cases among children in Gaza in the first six months of 2024, the agency reports; at that time, the World Food Programme's (WFP)… |
(2024-12-18). The Trump Effect: Progress made, but optimism over an Israel-Hamas hostage deal is premature. haaretz.com The upbeat reports of unprecedented progress in negotiations are based on positive developments, but they should be treated with caution. As far we know, the parties have not reached any agreement, it remains to be seen whether Hamas can locate all the hostages — and it's clear to everyone that Netanyahu has no intention of completing the second stage…
(2024-12-18). Haaretz petitions Israel's High Court to reverse Netanyahu government's boycott of paper. haaretz.com Haaretz's petition notes that the sanctions are effectively an 'economic boycott' aimed at settling scores with critical media outlets critical of the government and 'appears to be a slippery slope toward silencing the press'…
(2024-12-18). Ben-Gvir's state budget tantrum shocks Netanyahu coalition heads and may complicate AG's ouster. haaretz.com One Israeli coalition member said 'Netanyahu was in shock' after the national security minister announced that his far-right party would 'act independently' ahead of a vote on the state budget…
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu: Existential threats against Israel, not positive coverage, behind appeal to change news outlet. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying in his criminal trial for the fourth time on Wednesday, eight years after the investigations into him were first opened. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate corruption cases, and is represented by attorney Amit Hadad. He is the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand as a defendant…
(2024-12-18). Gaza Ceasefire Before the Holidays? Seeking to Gift Trump A Win, Netanyahu Targets Iran. mintpressnews.com The incoming former President Donald Trump has styled himself as an anti-war, pro-deal candidate, maintaining that the wars in Ukraine and Palestine would never have happened if he had been president during the past four years. He campaigned on this platform, even though it is demonstrably true that he is no dove. | The unprecedented amount of ordnance dropped in Afghanistan, the provocative assassination of IRGC General Qasem Soleimani in Iraq, the arming of Ukraine with anti-armor Javelin missile systems—something even the hawkish President Barack Obama dismissed—and his general belligerence toward…
(2024-12-18). Palestinian Man Succumbed to Gunshot Wounds Near Nablus. imemc.org 
(2024-12-18). Guterres Calls For Ending Occupation, Establishing Independent Palestinian State. imemc.org 
United Nations spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, announced that Secretary-General António Guterres will participate in the Palestinian conflict resolution conference next June, and said that a resolution must be achieves to end the Israeli occupation, and establishing a Palestinian state. Guterres confirmed the Secretary-General's readiness to support the conference as needed to ensure its success. On September …
(2024-12-18). Day 438 in Gaza: Israeli Assault on Gaza Continues. imemc.org On Tuesday, December 17th, 2024, day 438 of Israel's ongoing assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza prison camp, Israeli forces continued their relentless bombardment of civilian areas in Gaza. The following attacks were documented by local reporters with the Wafa news agency and other local journalists:…
(2024-12-18). Israeli Forces Shoot Three, Injure Others, in Jenin and Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot three Palestinian young men, on Tuesday, two near Jenin, while shooting one young man and injuring others near Nablus, in the northern occupied West Bank. On Tuesday evening, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man after invading the village of Zububa, northwest of Jenin. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the …
(2024-12-18). Senate Passes Massive $895 Billion National Defense Authorization Act. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the Senate passed the $895 billion 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House passed the mammoth bill last week, and it now heads to President Biden's desk for his signature. The spending bill passed the Senate in a vote of 85-14, easily getting the 60 votes that it needed. The NDAA primarily …
(2024-12-18). Mijaín López remains widely ahead in Prensa Latina Sports Survey. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Greco-Roman wrestler Mijaín López was voted by five media outlets on Wednesday and remains unreachable in the 60th Prensa Latina Sports Survey to select the best Latin American and Caribbean athletes of the year.
(2024-12-18). Lawmakers ready stopgap spending bill: No cuts now, but watch out later. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—With just three days to go before the politically split and ideologically fractured current Congress ends its two-year dysfunctional run, lawmakers readied themselves to vote, possibly as early as today but no later than December 20, on a stopgap spending bill to extend most current money levels through March. The good news is, if they …
(2024-12-18). House Ethics Committee Votes to Release Matt Gaetz Ethics Report. truthout.org On Wednesday, the House Ethics Committee announced that it will release its inquiry into former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz after previously deadlocking on whether or not the report should be made public. The report will be released to the public before the end of the current congressional session, after all other business is completed. That means it could be released as soon as the… |
(2024-12-18). 10 Inequality Victories in 2024. inequality.org 
In dark times like these, shining a light on successful efforts to reverse our country's extreme inequality is more important than ever. As we looked back on 2024, we actually found plenty to celebrate. Here are 10 inspiring wins that deserve more attention. 1. Labor breakthrough in the South Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted …
(2024-12-18). Video: Kamal Adwan ICU in N Gaza ablaze after 'night of horror' under Israeli attack. skwawkbox.org 
Doctors, babies, oxygen stores already attacked by Israel, now most desperately sick and wounded are targeted The intensive care unit (ICU) at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza is in flames and completely out of service after what hospital staff describe as a 'night of horror' under Israeli bombs and shells. The hospital has been …
(2024-12-18). Israeli massacres sweep Gaza as ceasefire deal is reportedly "closer than ever" peoplesdispatch.org Although recent statements from Hamas and Israel regarding Gaza ceasefire talks appear to be optimistic, Israel has escalated its aggression across the Gaza strip in the last few days.
(2024-12-18). Fighting Israel's War — Why The Palestinian Authority Is Attacking Jenin. palestinechronicle.com
(2024-12-18). Pro-Palestine organizations demand that Maersk stop shipping Israeli military cargo. peoplesdispatch.org An investigation from early in November, conducted by the Palestinian Youth Movement and Progressive International, revealed that Danish shipping company
(2024-12-18). One year since the abduction of Dr. Ahmed Muhanna, Gaza health workers endure more attacks. peoplesdispatch.org A year after Israeli forces abducted Dr. Ahmed Muhanna, head of Al-Awda Hospital, attacks on Palestinian health workers are growing worse…
(2024-12-18). Recent Survey Reveals Jewish Youth Views on Zionism, Palestine, and Hamas. muslimskeptic.com A few weeks ago, Mosaic United, an organization linked with Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs which aims to engage with the Jewish diaspora, especially the youth, had released a survey: "Mosaic Teen Israel Survey: Antisemitism and Attitudes Post-October 7th." As we read on page 7, the survey looked at how Jewish youth, aged 14 to …
(2024-12-18). Haaretz: Israeli Soldiers Kill Civilians and Count Them as Terrorists. news.antiwar.com Israeli soldiers stationed in the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip regularly shoot and kill Palestinian civilians but count them as "terrorists," Haaretz reported on Wednesday, citing testimony from Israeli commanders and other soldiers. The Netzarim Corridor is a strip of land that separates northern Gaza from central and southern Gaza, where Israeli troops have …
(2024-12-18). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill 38 More Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Wednesday that Israeli attacks killed at least 38 Palestinians and wounded 203 as the daily US-backed slaughter continues. The ministry's figures are based on the number of dead and wounded Palestinians that are brought to hospitals and don't account for those missing under the rubble or in areas rescuers are unable …
(2024-12-18). The Fenzel Plan: How the US Engineered the PA's West Bank Crackdown. mintpressnews.com The Palestinian Authority's military assault in Jenin, backed by the American Fenzel Plan, is paving the way for Israeli control while crushing grassroots resistance.
(2024-12-18). Palestinian statehood or setting the stage for the next catastrophic war. onlineopinion.com.au Denying the Palestinian right to statehood and conceding further Palestinian land in the West Bank and Gaza to Israel is a recipe for the next horrific inferno.
(2024-12-18). Justice for Ayşenur Eygi: Family of U.S. Citizen Killed by Israel Meets with Blinken Demanding Probe. democracynow.org 
We speak with the husband and sister of Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in September, who have criticized the Biden administration for failing to independently investigate her death. The recent University of Washington graduate was fatally shot in the head after taking part in a weekly protest against illegal Israeli settlements in the town of Beita, which she attended as an international observer. Witnesses say she was shot by an Israeli sniper after the demonstration had already dispersed. Members of Eygi's family…
(2024-12-18). Israeli Military Attack on Gaza Hospital Puts ICU Out of Service. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli military vehicles advanced toward Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza on Wednesday, opening fire and causing a blaze that disabled the intensive care unit, the hospital director said.
(2024-12-18). Military Response to Israel Is Definite: IRGC Deputy Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will certainly carry out the True Promise III operation in retaliation for the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country in late October, a deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said.
(2024-12-18). Israeli occupation forces blow up more houses in the Lebanese border town of Kfar Kila. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Israeli air raids on Gaza leave 22 martyrs since this morning. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Israeli enemy continues wiping out houses in several border towns in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Lebanon Ceasefire Monitoring Committee Fails to Stop Israeli Blatant Violations. english.almanar.com.lb The committee tasked to monitor the ceasefire in South Lebanon held on Wednesday, December 18, its second meeting at the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura town. Representatives of the Lebanese Army, US, France, UNIFIL and the Zionist enemy convened to discuss the blatant Israeli violations of the truce which took into effect on November 27. "UNIFIL …
(2024-12-18). Iran FM Calls for Israel's Immediate Withdrawal from Occupied Territories. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Israeli media: Air defenses operated in Eilat. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy continues massive operation of blowing up houses in Kfarkila border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Israelis have lost faith in their institutions. So who do they really trust? haaretz.com The numbers in the latest annual year-end survey by the Israel Democracy Institute, the Israeli Democracy Index 2024, quantify what anyone who has lived in Israel over the past year can feel in their bones…
(2024-12-18). Why far-right Dutch populist Geert Wilders' strident support for Israel is bad for the Jews. haaretz.com The power broker in Dutch politics has tapped into the Netherlands' postwar support for Jews and Israel in order to gain respectability for his extremist party. But Geert Wilders' philosemitic facade is already cracking…
(2024-12-18). How Ben-Gvir's buddy at the prison service became Israel's 'real police commissioner'. haaretz.com Prison service chief Kobi Yaakobi is seen as a man with no ideology save for a desire to be promoted and implement his far-right patron's policies. If Yaakobi takes over the police officially, Ben-Gvir will control Israel's entire law enforcement system…
(2024-12-18). 'We are trying to make Sagi visible in every way. We've been told that we're too nice'. haaretz.com Gilat Fisch and Rinat Dekel Keinan go to the Knesset on a weekly basis. 'There have been Knesset members from the government who have told us he'll return if we don't shout, if we aren't activists,' the aunts said…
(2024-12-18). Israel's Diaspora Minister blasts Tucker Carlson for platforming 'Holocaust deniers' and 'blood libel enthusiasts who oppose the State of Israel'. haaretz.com Amichai Chikli's attack came a day after Carlson interviewed Columbia economics professor Jeffrey Sachs, a vocal critic of Israel and its military campaign in Gaza, who accused Israel of controlling U.S. foreign policy. Elon Musk called the interview 'very interesting'…
(2024-12-18). Tens of thousands of Israeli students stage walkouts in call for hostage release. haaretz.com 'Yes we are young, but we are full of energy and hope and capability, and right now, we need to use it to get the hostages home,' says one student as thousands from Haifa to Jerusalem demand hostage release deal…
(2024-12-18). Israeli attacks on hospital knock last intensive care unit in northern Gaza out of service. middleeasteye.net
(2024-12-18). Annexing the West Bank: Why Israel might pounce once Trump is back. peoplesworld.org 
Israel is getting ready to officially annex the occupied Palestinian West Bank. The annexation will be a major step backwards on the road to Palestinian freedom and will likely serve as a catalyst for a new Palestinian uprising, another intifada. Though annexation has been on the Israeli agenda for years, this time around, a "great …
(2024-12-18). Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi's Family Says She Was Always Drawn to Helping Her Community. truthout.org We speak with the husband and sister of Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in September, who have criticized the Biden administration for failing to independently investigate her death. The recent University of Washington graduate was fatally shot in the head after taking part in a weekly protest against illegal Israeli… |
(2024-12-18). Israel Destroys Only ICU in North Gaza as Hospital Head Reports Tanks Closing In. truthout.org Israel has made the last ICU in north Gaza look like a war zone after striking it with tanks, rendering the unit inoperable as part of the military's months-long attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital, the facility's director has said. On Tuesday, Israeli jets struck numerous buildings in the vicinity of the hospital, killing at least eight people, with many children still trapped under the rubble… |
(2024-12-18). Selected Articles: "7 Countries in 5 Years" — Regime Change in Iran Coming Soon? globalresearch.ca 
By In March 2011, following Assad's refusal two years prior to allow US-ally Qatar to build a pipeline through his country, citing …
(2024-12-18). Kiev Assassinates Russian General Who Exposed the Truth about US Bioweapons. libya360.wordpress.com Lucas Leiroz In a bold and lethal move, a terrorist attack carried out by Ukrainian intelligence operatives in Moscow killed Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Federation's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense Forces, along with his main advisor. Kirillov, one of the most important figures in Russian national security, became a strategic target due…
(2024-12-18). NATO arms Poland more than Ukraine in preparation for potential war with Russia. infobrics.org Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons is a deterrent to any NATO aggression.
(2024-12-18). Trump team promises 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, mulls airstrikes. mondoweiss.net
(2024-12-18). Trump team promises 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, mulls airstrikes. mondoweiss.net 
Members of the incoming Trump team are promising a "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran, and they're not ruling out airstrikes.
(2024-12-18). Many Wealthy Members Of Congress Are Descendants Of Rich Slaveholders. popularresistance.org
(2024-12-18). Is Public, Quality Healthcare Possible In The United States? popularresistance.org People in the US pay billions towards the health insurance industry, yet many in the healthcare field believe that this industry does little to ensure quality care to patients. While US healthcare spending is by far the highest of any country in the world, the country has the lowest life expectancy among other nations with a similar GDP. | In recent weeks, the rage against the for-profit healthcare industry in the United States has intensified. The reality faced by many in the US, of avoiding seeking medical care in an emergency for fear of costs, or having health insurance claims repeatedly denied despite paying…
(2024-12-18). UFCW Locals Block Kroger-Albertsons Mega-Merger. popularresistance.org In a victory for labor—and in particular, for a coalition of United Food and Commercial Workers local unions—judges in Oregon and Washington state have separately ruled against the proposed mega-merger of Kroger and Albertsons, effectively blocking it and leading Albertsons to terminate the merger agreement. | On December 10, a federal district court in Oregon upheld a preliminary injunction on the merger requested by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). On the same day, a court in Washington also ruled against the merger in a separate suit brought by the state's attorney general.
(2024-12-18). NYT Panics Over Outrage At Insurance Companies. popularresistance.org In the wake of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of alleged shooter Luigi Mangione, I wrote (FAIR.org, 12/11/24) about how Murdoch outlets like the Wall Street Journal and New York Post, as well as Jeff Bezos' Washington Post editorial board, not only decried the widespread support for Mangione but fought back against legitimate criticism of the health insurance industry. | Now the New York Times is in full-scale panic mode over the widespread boiling anger against the health insurance industry the killing has laid bare.
(2024-12-18). Philadelphia Arena: '$50 million, $100 million — the whole thing is a sellout deal!'. workers.org
(2024-12-18). South Korea's problem: the U.S. workers.org Since his Dec. 3 attempt to impose martial law, mass demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people involving the most important labor unions and popular organizations from around the country came out in the streets of Seoul demanding that South Korean President Yoon Seok-Yeol be deposed. After a popular rebellion . . . |
(2024-12-18). Philadelphia Arena: '$50 million, $100 million — the whole thing is a sellout deal!'. workers.org 
Philadelphia For over two years, a growing movement has fought to stop the proposed construction of 76 Place, a basketball arena in Philadelphia that would threaten the existence of Chinatown, the last community of color in Center City. It's the people against the billionaires. A poll of city residents revealed . . . |
(2024-12-18). Global labor actions and the role of the working class. workers.org 
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rallies to demand South Korean President Yoon's impeachment. Many labor actions and strikes have broken out around the world in recent months, intensifying in early December. One major event that shook the world was the militant response by South Korea's largest labor union federation against . . . |
(2024-12-18). Vanuatu quake: Services still down nearly 24 hours after Port Vila hit. asiapacificreport.nz By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist World Vision's Vanuatu country director says electricity and water are still affected in the capital Port Vila and strategic bridges connecting the city are damaged, nearly 24 hours after a 7.3 earthquake just before 1pm on Tuesday afternoon. The city has had multiple aftershocks since, with the strongest this…
(2024-12-18). Vanuatu quake: State of emergency declared, Fiji's Rabuka offers help. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Monika Singh of Wansolwara Vanuatu is now in a state of emergency with at least 14 confirmed deaths following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck the capital Port Vila yesterday, followed by a 6.1 quake and other after shocks today. According to the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in Vanuatu, more than 200 people…
(2024-12-18). Boycotting McDonald's in Egypt. electronicintifada.net
(2024-12-18). The Fenzel Plan: How the US Engineered the PA's West Bank Crackdown. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) has initiated an armed crackdown against its own people in the occupied West Bank, a campaign reportedly backed and orchestrated by the United States. While corporate media narratives attempt to distance Washington from the operation, its roots trace back years. On Saturday, PA President Mahmoud Abbas directed the Palestinian Authority…
(2024-12-18). Al-Quds Brigades: We seized a Zionist reconnaissance drone during its intelligence mission over Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). This Rothschild story involves banks, skyscrapers and a huge corset. haaretz.com One after another, the banks are leaving Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard and vacating the historic Zionist buildings. Against the backdrop of unceasing renovations, skyscraper building plans and criticism about landmark preservation, would a facelift improve or further worsen the boulevard's condition?
(2024-12-18). Concerted Action Needed to Combat Terrorism: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed the need for collective international cooperation in the battle against terrorism and extremism.
(2024-12-18). Iran Raps US, EU3′ Breach of JCPOA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN envoy lashed out at the US and the European troika for failing to fulfill their commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the UNSC Resolution 2231.
(2024-12-18). Iran, Belarus Discuss Regional Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Lukashevich talked about the relations between Tehran and Minsk and the latest regional developments.
(2024-12-18). Iranian President Unveils Plan for Makran Coasts Development. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said arrangements have been made with the help of internationally-renowned consultants to draw up a grand plan for developing the coasts of Makran, located in southeast of the country.
(2024-12-18). US Fed cuts interest rates but cautions for year ahead. aljazeera.com Slower progress on inflation translates into a slower pace of rate cuts, especially as economic growth is brisk.
(2024-12-18). At least 13 dead after naval vessel hits passenger boat off India's Mumbai. aljazeera.com Search-and-rescue operations continuing after an Indian naval boat hit a passenger ferry with more 100 passengers.
(2024-12-18). Marble tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments auctioned for $5m. aljazeera.com The tablet sold by Sotheby's is the oldest known inscription in stone of the ancient text in Paleo-Hebrew script.
(2024-12-18). US identifies 65-year-old in Louisiana as first severe case of bird flu. aljazeera.com Health officials say the 65-year-old was hospitalised after contact with an infected flock of back-yard birds.
(2024-12-18). Russia and Pakistan Will Comprehensively Expand Cooperation in the Resource Sector. globalresearch.ca Pakistan wants to reduce its disproportionate dependence on China, hence why it prefers for Russia to modernize its resource infrastructure instead of China, which aligns with US strategic goals. |
(2024-12-18). The Indian Model Of Financial Multipolarity Is The Most Relevant For The Global South. pressenza.com Few can afford to be massively tariffed by the US, let alone sanctioned, and most aren't willing to burn their bridges with the US for ideological reasons at the expense of their immediate economic interests. | Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
(2024-12-18). Foiling Rupert Murdoch: Project Harmony Misfires. counterpunch.org 
The case that began on September 17 concerning the control of the Murdoch family trust has been decided. It saw a dicey attempt by one of the most ruthless newspaper and media moguls in history to limit the influence and control of his publishing and broadcasting empire after his death. The relevant parties? The children, of course. The
(2024-12-18). Black Agenda Report Interview with Former Bolivian President Evo Morales. libya360.wordpress.com Clau O'Brien Moscoso The recent attempted assassination of Evo Morales, former President of Bolivia, is part of a larger attempt by the U.S. to strengthen its control over the natural resources of the region. Clau O'Brien Moscoso met with Morales to discuss the events of that day, the history of U.S. intervention in Latin America,…
(2024-12-18). ALBA-TCP rechaza sanciones del Gobierno de Canadá a Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 18 dic (RHC) La Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) rechazó este miércoles la imposición de medidas coercitivas unilaterales a un grupo de funcionarios de Venezuela, anunciadas por el gobierno canadiense.
(2024-12-18). The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Cholesterol Level. globalresearch.ca Recent Framingham Heart Study research shows your gut microbiome significantly impacts cholesterol levels, with bacteria like Oscillibacter helping break down cholesterol through specific enzymes and metabolic processes | Scientists identified cholesterol dehydrogenase enzymes (ismA genes) in gut bacteria that convert cholesterol …
(2024-12-18). China's Xinjiang makes new breakthrough in grain output. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grabbed the top spot in the country in terms of grain yield per unit area in 2024, according to data from the regional agriculture and rural affairs bureau.
(2024-12-18). Trump Reiterates 'Reciprocal Tariffs' Threat To India, China, Brazil; 'Will Make U.S. Rich Again…'. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his intention of imposing reciprocal taxes. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Trump accused India of charging "high tariffs" and warned of imposing taxes similar to the ones that New Delhi levies. Trump also criticised India's tariff charges, highlighting 100% tariff for some specific US products. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-12-18). Pentagon Warns Of China's Increasing Capacity To Project Naval Power Far From Home. twz.com 
(2024-12-18). China's H-20 Stealth Bomber Unlikely To 'Debut' Until 2030s, According To U.S. Intel. twz.com 
(2024-12-18). China firmly opposes certain U.S. politicians smearing China's anti-drug efforts. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said the Chinese side firmly opposes certain American politicians distorting facts, spreading false information, and smearing China's efforts in drug control.
(2024-12-18). Xi urges deepening rural reform, building up strength in agriculture. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged further deepening rural reform and making solid advances toward the goal of building up China's strength in agriculture.
(2024-12-18). Give Us Strength, We'll Need it. counterpunch.org 
We are descending into another four years of what, will be bad news— and of course, the effects of the upcoming administration will linger far beyond the president-elect's second term. While the first go-round was bad, we can only imagine how much worse another four years will be. The once and future president learned that
(2024-12-18). Murdering Birds to Save the Climate? counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-18). Why There Won't Be a Nuremberg 2.0. counterpunch.org 
In opening the Nuremberg Criminal Trial on 21st November 1945, US Prosecutor, Justice Robert Jackson, emphasised the responsibility of the victors in bringing proceedings against Nazi Germany. And the lofty reason he gave was because the wrongs which the court sought to condemn and punish were deemed "so calculated, malignant and devastating" that civilisation couldn't
(2024-12-18). Christmas Carnage: Netflix's Black Doves. counterpunch.org 
Crime series all boast violence, and, while some of the violence is abhorrent and gratuitous some of it is framed as necessary and justified. In the Netflix thriller, Black Doves, the good hitmen and the good hit women mostly only kill when it can't be avoided and when they have to kill to save their own
(2024-12-18). Letter from London: You'd Better Watch Out, You'd Better Not Cry. counterpunch.org 
An example of just how challenging Christmas can be, even when away from all the bloodshed in the world, is the latest update from Creed—'CC'—O'Hanlon. I have mentioned CC and his gifted wife Given before. I hope they don't mind me doing so again. They are talented people—with vast experience of the world. Important outliers
(2024-12-18). CovertAction Bulletin — Deny, Delay, Depose: The Tragedy of Health Insurance in the U.S. covertactionmagazine.com When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4th in New York, the casings of the bullets used to kill him had "deny", "delay" and "depose" written on them. These so-called "three Ds" of the insurance industry describe how companies go out of their way to get out of paying claims…
(2024-12-18). The Real Theory of Everything: Power, Control and "Operation Covid" globalresearch.ca One of the first lectures I attended when I started medical school way back in 1982 was on Pharmacology. It was delivered by a resident Professor who was also the co-author of the standard and ubiquitously used text at the …
(2024-12-18). Trump Escalates War on Press by Suing Des Moines Register Days After ABC Agreed to $15M Settlement. democracynow.org 
We speak with The Nation's Chris Lehmann about President-elect Donald Trump's escalating attacks on the press and how major media figures and institutions are "capitulating preemptively" to the pressure. ABC News recently settled a defamation suit brought by Trump by making a $15 million donation to his future presidential library, despite experts saying the case was easily winnable. Trump is also suing The Des Moines Register for publishing a poll before the election that showed him losing to Vice President Kamala Harris. "What's happening is a very clear pattern in Trump's…
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: Mysterious Drones Spotted Over New Jersey. theonion.com 
Mysterious drones have been hovering in the skies above New Jersey and other states in the Northeast for weeks, alarming residents and prompting lawmakers to demand answers. What do you think?
(2024-12-18). New Jersey Base Confirms Multiple Past Drone Incursions… By Contraband Smugglers. twz.com 
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey has confirmed to The War Zone that it has countermeasures in place to deal with drone incursions and that it has recorded multiple such incidents this year. At the same time, a spokesperson has said that these past incidents relate to efforts to smuggle contraband into a federal prison within the base's perimeter. | "Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has countermeasures in place to detect, respond to, and deny unauthorized drone use over our facilities, which have standing flight restrictions that prohibit unauthorized UAS operations," base spokesperson Kitsana R.
(2024-12-18). These Are Saab's Concepts For Its Next Generation Fighter, Drones. twz.com 
Swedish defense firm Saab has presented concepts for a potential new-generation crewed fighter and a series of drones intended to work alongside it. With a long history of domestic combat aircraft development, a sixth-generation fighter and complementary stealthy drones make sense for Sweden, although there are big questions about whether this is a realistic prospect without joining forces with other countries. | The future concepts appeared in a recent TV segment aired on Sweden's
(2024-12-18). Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
(2024-12-18). Xi acknowledges work of outgoing Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Ho Iat Seng, the outgoing chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), expressing the central authorities' full acknowledgment of the work of Ho and the fifth-term Macao SAR government.
(2024-12-18). Trump, tariffs and trade: 'Protectionism' won't save workers. liberationnews.org 
Trump's tariff policy, from a worker's perspective, is classic divide and conquer.
(2024-12-18). The Counter Narrative to US Foreign Policy by Establishment Defectors. globalresearch.ca Publications such as The New York Times, Washington Post, etc. have all but banished criticisms of US foreign policy from their pages. The only acceptable viewpoint seems to be that Putin is a ruthless dictator, the Russian invasion of Ukraine …
(2024-12-18). NATO and Neo-Nazi Junta Keep Escalating Their Total War on Russia. globalresearch.ca On December 12,
(2024-12-18). Spain's Misplaced Priorities: Ukraine Aid Over Domestic Homelessness and Poverty. globalresearch.ca In the heart of Spain, amidst bustling cities and serene countryside, a grim reality persists. Many Spanish nationals—poor, homeless, and jobless—struggle to survive. Forced to beg at bus stops, train stations, and along city streets, they embody the desperation that …
(2024-12-18). Autism, Made in the USA. globalresearch.ca Over the past few decades, the dramatic increase in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), now diagnosed in 1 in every 36 children, has often been attributed to improved definitions for ASD and diagnostic tools. However, a closer look at government statistics …
(2024-12-18). The Hague Tribunal's Last, Shameful Hurrah. globalresearch.ca A degrading tale of cowardice and self-abasement has been rippling through the
(2024-12-18). Global Research's Holiday Fundraiser. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Every year has its own surprises but 2024 has been the most difficult year for us by far. Global Research is a purely reader-supported organization. | Our readership has shrunk despite our best efforts to extend our online reach. …
(2024-12-18). Will Putin Fight or Surrender? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca In his meeting the other day with the Russian Defense Ministry Board, Putin discussed the accomplishments of the past year and measures needed to ensure Russia's security from Washington's aspirations for world dominance. | "We see the US administration and the …
(2024-12-18). Behind UnitedHealthcare's CEO is a larger system of Corporate rule. mronline.org 
The violence of for-profit health care's megastructure can only be overcome through collective resistance campaigns.
(2024-12-18). Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming 'no money' for housing and healthcare while approving $900 billion military budget. nationofchange.org The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.
(2024-12-18). What's in BRICS for Us. infobrics.org Are we falling behind and getting left out again? Our close Asean neighbors Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have already been designated as "Partner States" by the economic bloc known as BRICS…
(2024-12-18). India and BRICS: Charting a Path to a New Global Future. infobrics.org Amid a rapidly evolving global political landscape, the rise of BRICS represents a transformative shift in the worldwide political economy, promising a more equitable and multipolar world…
(2024-12-18). Kiev regime kills Russian general who exposed Western Big Pharma's crimes in Ukraine. infobrics.org Once again, Ukraine uses terrorist methods against specific Russian targets.
(2024-12-18). Malaysia to Boost Economic Ties with BRICS for Global Growth. infobrics.org Malaysia is committed to enhancing economic and trade relations with BRICS countries for shared prosperity and a more balanced global economic development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
(2024-12-18). When Even People Like Kellogg… smoothiex12.blogspot.com get it, should we continue this useless discussion about "non-terrorism"? Terrorism is a weapon of the weak. And it was terrorism pure and simple ⚪ totally expected from Washington, London and their tools from Kiev's regime. Rules of war? Nah, not for lowlifes from London.
(2024-12-18). How three Philly public sector unions fought together and won. liberationnews.org 
As the year came to a close, three Philadelphia area unions coordinated to authorize strikes in the same time frame, a bargaining tactic that could have brought almost every public service from trash pickups and crossing guards to trains and buses to a screeching halt.
(2024-12-18). Hope to harsh reality: 10 years of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations. liberationnews.org 
Cuba's road to liberation has been hard-fought, facing fierce opposition from the United States for over 65 years.
(2024-12-18). Presidente de Venezuela rinde honor a periodista José Vicente Rangel. radiohc.cu Caracas, 18 dic (RHC) El presidente Nicolás Maduro rindió homenaje este miércoles al periodista José Vicente Rangel, a quién consideró precursor de la defensa de los Derechos Humanos en Venezuela.
(2024-12-18). How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich. nationofchange.org Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.
(2024-12-18). Tracking the Spread of Hateful Anti-Haitian Rhetoric. splcenter.org Content warning: This article contains graphic language, including hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric. Reader discretion is advised.
(2024-12-18). Bring Back Normalization With Cuba. otherwords.org Ten years ago, the U.S. and Cuba announced the start of normalization between our two countries. Americans and Cubans alike could see a bit of light through a crack in the wall of U.S. restrictions that, for six decades, have blocked normal interaction between close neighbors. | The brief opening was largely ceremonial — President Trump rolled much of it back in his first term. And only Congress can truly end the world's longest running embargo. | Florida Senator Marco Rubio, President-elect Trump's pick for Secretary of State, embraces the same old Cold War playbook on the issue: punish Cuba, stoke chaos a…
(2024-12-18). Jamia Millia Islamia students rally against attacks on religious minorities in India. peoplesdispatch.org Students at New Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia marked the anniversary of the state's brutal crackdown on a protest against discriminatory laws five years ago…
(2024-12-18). Cabello: Venezuela Demonstrated that its Democracy Is Participatory. orinocotribune.com The vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, highlighted the participatory features of Venezuela's democracy. | During a press conference of the National Directorate of the PSUV, Cabello stated that the people of Venezuela on Sunday carried out a "day for history" during the election of justices of the peace. | "Yesterday, Venezuela lived an extraordinary day, one of those days to remember, to go down in history, to make us feel proud of the level of our participatory and leading democracy, of our people," said Cabello. | Cabello stressed that the Venezuelan model is one…
(2024-12-18). 'They're Political Prisoners': Parents of Palestine Activists Slam Pre-Trial Detention. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). Is the purpose of the self-replicating "vaccine" trial in the USA merely to prime the public for another pandemic? expose-news.com Arcturus Therapeutics' self-replicating "vaccine" for bird flu is being trialled in the USA. Participants of the trial were requested to only enrol if it had been 90 days since their last flu …
(2024-12-18). Besieged and bombed amid famine, hundreds of thousands of IDPs struggle to survive in Darfur. peoplesdispatch.org
(2024-12-18). Besieged and bombed amid famine, hundreds of thousands of IDPs struggle to survive in Darfur. peoplesdispatch.org As the war between Sudan's security forces continues into its 21st month, casualties mount in North Darfur's besieged capital El Fasher, which has been cut off from food aid amid spreading famine while local markets are being bombed.
(2024-12-18). Amid challenges, Latin America leads energy transition. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Latin America is leading the evolution into a sustainable energy model, while dealing with challenges such as climate change, said on Wednesday the executive secretary of the Latin American Energy Organization (Olade), Andrés Rebolledo.
(2024-12-18). Cuban Economy will prioritize Health System in 2025. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Economy and Planning, Joaquín Alonso, on Wednesday announced that bolstering up the National Health System will be a budgetary priority in 2025.
(2024-12-18). Cuban leader Raúl Castro calls to solve problems with unity. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro, on Wednesday called on the lawmakers of the National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) to solve problems with unity.
(2024-12-18). Cuba's political will and commitment to move forward underscored. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) President Esteban Lazo on Wednesday underscored the political will and commitment of the Revolution to transform the complex situation that the country is going through.
(2024-12-18). Dissatisfaction in Cuba with program to boost economy. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero expressed his dissatisfaction with the results so far of the Government's Projections program to correct distortions and boost the economy.
(2024-12-18). Economic measures in Cuba seek to regulate commercial activity. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero confirmed on Wednesday that the new measures approved for commercialization do not seek to prohibit, but to regulate commercial activity.
(2024-12-18). Namibian president pays tribute to José Martí and Fidel Castro. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba paid tribute on Wednesday to Cuban National Hero José Martí in front of the urn that holds his remains in the Santa Ifigenia heritage cemetery in this eastern city.
(2024-12-18). President Díaz-Canel extols merits of Cuban heroes and heroines. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Wednesday extolled the awarding of honorary titles of Hero of the Republic and Heroines of Labor to his fellow countrypeople.
(2024-12-18). Líder cubano Raúl Castro convoca a resolver problemas con unidad. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El líder de la Revolución cubana, Raúl Castro Ruz convocó este miércoles a los diputados de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento) a resolver los problemas con unidad.
(2024-12-18). Mijaín López, nuevo Héroe de la República de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El general de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz condecoró con el título honorífico de Héroe de la República de Cuba al cinco veces campeón olímpico de lucha grecorromana, Mijaín López, informó este miércoles la televisión nacional.
(2024-12-18). Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov. gilbertdoctorow.com Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov Who was really behind the atrocity? And what consequences may we may expect to improve Russian domestic security? to take revenge for this act of terror? Earlier today, Reuters reported on the arrest by Russian investigative authorities of a 29-year-old Uzbek man suspected of having carried out the …
(2024-12-18). No Agreement Yet for Russia's New Envoy to Washington, Senior Diplomat Says. english.almanar.com.lb Russia has not yet received a response from the US to its inquiry with regard to an agreement for a new ambassador to Washington, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters. "Not yet, but not much time has passed since our request for an agreement was sent," he noted. In late November, Russian media …
(2024-12-18). Amazon Hit With Potential Strike and Damning Senate Report Ahead of Holiday Rush. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder as 'An Act of Terrorism' for Killing of Insurance CEO. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). NYT Panics Over Outrage at Insurance Companies. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). OK, And Don't Tell Me… smoothiex12.blogspot.com that I do not look like him now. LOL)))
(2024-12-18). British "Elite"… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-12-18). Institutions of Impact: Exploring the role of the Department of Agriculture. splcenter.org
(2024-12-18). A Century of UFO Psyops Exposed Part 2: Dulles, the CIA, and Contradictory Messaging by Design. thelastamericanvagabond.com
(2024-12-18). Trump Sues Iowa Newspaper Over Poll Published Days Before 2024 Election. truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump is suing a well-respected pollster and the newspaper that has published her polls, alleging that a survey she conducted during the 2024 presidential election amounted to "interference" in the race. The lawsuit, filed on Monday night, targets pollster Ann Selzer, The Des Moines Register (where her poll has been published for years) and the paper's parent company… |
(2024-12-18). Some States With Abortion Bans Stand in the Way of Measuring Their Consequences. truthout.org In states with abortion bans, ProPublica has found, pregnant women have bled to death, succumbed to fatal infections and wound up in morgues with what medical examiners recorded were "products of conception" still in their bodies. These are the very kinds of cases state maternal mortality review committees are supposed to delve into, determining why they happened and how to stop them from… |
(2024-12-18). Let's Create New Traditions That Celebrate Mutual Care for the Holidays. truthout.org Every year, I take joy in supporting the Holiday Solidarity Toy Drive organized by Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration (MUAVI). Launched in 2014, the drive began with a goal of collecting 400 toys for children of mothers incarcerated at Logan Correctional Center. The effort was an overwhelming success. MUAVI not only exceeded their goal but expanded their support to include families… |
(2024-12-18). NJ Activists Brace to Fight Trump Immigration Agenda After Setbacks Under Biden. truthout.org One month after Donald Trump was reelected president following a campaign where he promised mass deportations, The Guardian published an investigation revealing how outgoing President Joe Biden is laying the groundwork for potential expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. The report shows that during Biden's final year in office, ICE has been working to extend contracts… |
(2024-12-18). Exclusive: Unite's lawyers admit evidence submitted against Graham's husband was destroyed. skwawkbox.org 
Legal letter attempting to block publication of other information contains extraordinary admission In 2022, Skwawkbox revealed exclusively that Unite general secretary Sharon Graham had been accused of trying to have evidence against her husband, Jack Clarke, that had been put forward by male and female members of staff and including recordings of events they said …
(2024-12-18). Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders' rejection of new trading hours. sanews.gov.za Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders' rejection of new trading hours | The Central Drug Authority (CDA) has noted with concern the Limpopo Liquor Traders Association's rejection of the proposed trading hour regulations – aimed at curbing the harmful effects of alcohol abuse in the province. | The amendment to the Limpopo Liquor Act stipulates that no establishment will be allowed to sell liquor after midnight, as from 1 August 2024. | The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays. | Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism MEC, Rodgers Monama, said at the time that alcohol was a contribut…
(2024-12-18). DPWI releases 24 State-owned properties for requests for proposals. sanews.gov.za DPWI releases 24 State-owned properties for requests for proposals | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has released 24 state-owned properties located across South Africa for requests for proposals from public and private entities. | | The requests for proposals follow a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) which was signed by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, KwaZulu-Natal MEC Martin Meyer and eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba to use public assets for the public good. | | The release of the 24 properties for requests for proposal mark a shift for the d…
(2024-12-18). Sweeps Don't Solve Homelessness. otherwords.org
(2024-12-18). Deadline for spaza shop registrations extended to February 2025. sanews.gov.za Deadline for spaza shop registrations extended to February 2025 | Government has extended the registration deadline for spaza shops and other food handling outlets to 28 February 2025, as announced by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, on Wednesday. | This follows the end of the initial 21-day registration period, which concluded on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. | A total of 42 915 applications were received, and 19 385 of them have been approved. | President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the registration last month as one of the measures to address growing concerns regarding…
(2024-12-18). SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts. sanews.gov.za SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts | South Africa and Mozambique have agreed to enhance diplomatic channels for continuous engagement to minimise disruptions to trade and supply chains amid the ongoing post-election turmoil in the neighbouring country. | The border post's operations were temporarily suspended recently due to protests in Mozambique, which caused disruptions near the Mozambique and South African border. | In a statement released on Monday, the Border Management Authority (BMA) said the Lebombo port of entry was running smoothly as holiday movements increased. | Accord…
(2024-12-18). Forty Years After the Bhopal Disaster, the Danger Still Remains. progressive.org In many ways, we all live in Bhopal now. We must continue to fight for a future in which we all have the right to live in healthy environments.
(2024-12-18). Trump Is Stocking His Administration with Self-Dealing Billionaires. otherwords.org Howard Lutnick wants to have his cake and eat it, too. Then, he intends to eat your cake. | Lutnick is another billionaire corporate huckster who was a campaign bagman for Trump, and now he's Trump's pick to become Commerce Secretary. But first, he's been tasked with picking hordes of corporate loyalists to be placed in Trump's government as friendly "regulators" of corporate hucksterism. | Convenient, huh? This is what Trump & Company mean by saying they'll make the government "efficient." Instead of corporate powers having to lobby regulators to get special favors, corporate officials will become the regulators…
(2024-12-18). Not Another Bomb. progressive.org Why as a Jew I Stand with Palestinian Liberation…
(2024-12-18). Have The Democrats Learned Nothing From Campus Protests? progressivehub.net AHMED MOOR | +972 MAGAZINE…
(2024-12-18). Trump Plans To Target Progressive Nonprofits. progressivehub.net DAVID SMITH | THE GUARDIAN…
(2024-12-18). Kill the 'Nonprofit Killer' Bill. otherwords.org
(2024-12-18). Exclusive safety hotline for CEOs funded by taxpayer dollars? NY Gov Kathy Hochul is proposing one. youtube.com 
(2024-12-18). Study: A Switch to Hydrogen Could Cause "Non-negligible" Global Warming. wattsupwiththat.com Leaks from Hydrogen storage and pipelines will apparently slow down the destruction of atmospheric methane.
(2024-12-18). 6.3 Million Properties At Risk Of Flooding—Say Env Agency. wattsupwiththat.com Naturally the media has gone into full alarmist mode. Sky News, for instance, tried to link all of this to climate change, with emotive language like "sudden rain, crashing seas and burst river banks".
(2024-12-18). New Mexico Should Dump Its 'Clean Energy' Policies. wattsupwiththat.com Energy policies that originate from a political or quasi-religious agenda—propelled by climate zealots, misinformation, and obliviousness to basic economic principles—are on trial in the new political environment. Such policies sacrifice the public good to benefit special interests wed to rent-seeking.
(2024-12-18). Peak Climate Derangement Syndrome?! No packing necessary — Japan Airlines' pushes 'rental clothes' to travelers at their destination 'to reduce the weight of baggage & reduce carbon emissions'. wattsupwiththat.com Japan Airlines has teamed up with Sumitomo Corporation to launch a trial of a clothing sharing service, which is called "Any Wear, Anywhere." The idea is that foreign tourists and business travelers landing in Japan on JAL will be able to rent clothes for their trip, meaning they just have to bring their underwear and socks.
(2024-12-18). Top FX Analyst Explains Trump Dollar Rally As 'Tina': There Is No Alternative To Investing In U.S. moguldom.com A surging U.S. dollar, fueled by expectations of a second Donald Trump administration, has triggered the most significant sell-off in emerging market (EM) currencies in two years. According to analysts, the rally reflects a revival of the "TINA" effect—short for "There Is No Alternative"—as global investors flock to the perceived safety of the U.S. dollar …
(2024-12-18). Nigel Farage and Nick Candy meet Elon Musk over Reform UK donation. leftfootforward.org "Inevitably, following such intense media speculation, the issue of money was discussed, and there will be ongoing negotiations on that score," the Reform UK leader said.
(2024-12-18). Nigel Farage refuses to take anti-bullying training for MPs. leftfootforward.org 'Mr Farage has not taken part in 'behaviour code awareness training' and has no intention of engaging with this woke scheme'
(2024-12-18). The geopolitical evolution of Pentalasia. mronline.org 
The evolution of the Pentalasia has been and continues to be central in defining the Middle East and the entire geopolitical Rimland. To whom the control of Pentalasia will go, will probably go the control of the entire Rimland.
(2024-12-18). Decision not to pay WASPI compensation branded 'a cruel blow' to women. leftfootforward.org 'The government do not believe that paying a flat rate to all women […] would be a fair or proportionate use of taxpayers' money'.
(2024-12-18). Equity urges government to act as arts and entertainment sector GDP shrinks by 15%. leftfootforward.org Equity has noted a "worrying decline" in business activity in the creative arts and entertainment industry, which it said has shrunk by almost 15% since the general election in July. | Analysis of new Office of National Statistics (ONS) GDP data by Equity found that economic output in the arts and entertainment sector has reduced by an average of 3.7% a month in the last four months. | In July, the arts and entertainment sector's gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 4.7%, with a further decline of 1.6% in August. | The sector experienced further drops of 4.5% in September and 4.6% in October. | Equity is…
(2024-12-18). Police forces were 'unprepared' for far-right riots this summer. leftfootforward.org A police risk assessment before the riots described a 'moderate increase in activity by "extreme right-wing groups" but graded the risk of violent disorder as "low"
(2024-12-18). Reasons to Have Multiple Sub-Accounts in Crypto Trading. moguldom.com In the complex environment of cryptocurrency markets, maintaining clear financial boundaries and optimizing trading performance have become crucial for traders. Creating multiple sub-accounts can offer an efficient solution for both experienced and emerging traders. Crypto sub accounts allow individuals and institutions to separate various aspects of their trading activities, supporting better financial organization and offering additional …
(2024-12-18). Tariq Ali: Memories of the struggle reloaded. mronline.org 
Following the publication of Tariq Ali's latest memoirs, he spoke to Michael Lavalette about the contrasting periods covered in his autobiographies and the prospects for the left today.
(2024-12-18). AW call for submissions: Welcoming the stranger. anabaptistworld.org "I was a stranger, and you welcomed me," Jesus said in a parable in Matthew 25. He goes on to say that when we welcome strangers, we welcome him.
(2024-12-18). Conference on Human-centered, Ethical, and Responsible AI- Seoul. pressenza.com 
On 12-13 December 2024, the AI4HER APAC Conference took place in Seoul at the Hanyang Institute of Technology Conference Hall. It focused on promoting ethical and human-centered applications of artificial intelligence, emphasizing and fostering diversity and inclusion, particularly by empowering women in AI-related fields to navigate the rapidly evolving technology. It also aimed to empower women with AI knowledge and skills, preparing participants for the challenges and opportunities of the Fourth Industrial Revolution | The conference and concurrent workshops brought together industry professionals, academics,…
(2024-12-18). Tortoise and the Heir: The 'Slow News' Media Firm Behind the Observer Sale and the Curious Company It Keeps. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-12-18). A Marine Heatwave Killed 4 Million of Alaska's Murre Seabirds. pressenza.com 
Beginning in late fall 2014 and lasting into 2016, an anomalous, massive marine heatwave nicknamed "the Blob" developed off the western coast of the U.S., covering all of Alaska's coastwater and extending as far south as Southern California, raising ocean temperatures by several degrees Celsius. | By Michael Riojas | The Blob had an extreme effect on Alaska in particular. According to a
(2024-12-18). No more silent tears for the National Museum of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Over 500,000 children experienced life in an orphanage, other institutions or foster care in the 20th century. 50,000 were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, known as the Stolen Generations.
(2024-12-18). Faith leaders express dismay amid report Trump will allow immigration raids at churches. anabaptistworld.org Faith leaders are reacting with concern to a report that President-elect Donald Trump plans to rescind a long-standing policy that discourages immigration officials from conducting raids at churches, schools and hospitals. According to a report from NBC News on Dec. 11, the incoming Trump administration plans to do away with a policy outlined in an …
(2024-12-18). Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity. grist.org 
As global temperatures rise from the burning of fossil fuels, researchers and policymakers have proposed solutions like installing renewable energy, replacing gasoline-powered cars with electric ones, and developing technology to suck carbon out of the air. But these policies often address climate change in isolation — without regard for other pressing issues like a decline in biodiversity, the contamination of freshwater sources, and the pollution of agricultural soils. | A
(2024-12-18). Climate Groups Demand Gatwick and Luton Airport Expansion Decision is Delayed. bylinetimes.com Eight climate groups have signed an open letter urging the new Transport Secretary to pause decisions on whether to expand Gatwick and Luton airports. | The campaign groups, including Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace, want the Government to hold off while they review Britain's "outdated" aviation policies. | Climate charity Possible backed the open letter on Tuesday, alongside several prominent NGOs including the progressive New Economics Foundation think tank, writing to the new Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander to demand a halt to the airport expansion decisions. | On Wednesday, the Tran…
(2024-12-18). Alert fatigue: The phrase that defined our climate in 2024. grist.org 
(2024-12-18). The Reform UK MPs Already Being Bankrolled by Elon Musk. bylinetimes.com Elon Musk, the pro-Trump billionaire owner of X, is reportedly considering donating up to $100 million to Nigel Farage's Reform UK to help them fight and win the next election. | The two men posed for a picture together this week at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, alongside the party's new multimillionaire Treasurer Nick Candy. | The subject of a donation was reportedly discussed by the three men, with Musk later posting an approving Tweet in response to Farage's suggestion that "Britain needs Reform". | Reports of a potential financial alliance between Musk and Reform has led to calls for a loophole allowi…
(2024-12-18). Two People Claim to Be President of Venezuela — Will US Militarily Intervene? pressenza.com
(2024-12-18). The Climate Is Changing. How Should the Liberal Arts Respond? publicbooks.org "Students ask us, 'What can we do?'"
(2024-12-18). Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and the National University Mothers of Plaza de Mayo received the Base Team of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence. pressenza.com 
The base team of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence visited the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo University (UNMA) and the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Association and was received by its rector Cristina Caamaño and the president of the association, Carmen Arias, on December 12 during their visit to the city of Buenos Aires. | By Jorge Pardés | One of the objectives of this meeting was to express support for the university in the face of the attacks faced by the national government in its advance against public education, universities and in particular against this university.
(2024-12-18). CCTV isn't just watching us; it's changing how our brains work. expose-news.com
(2024-12-18). New Zealand government plans to introduce a farming tax to drive the uptake of on-farm emissions mitigation technologies. expose-news.com Last week, the New Zealand government released its second emissions reduction plan for the years 2026 to 2030. The plan will see agricultural emissions pricing introduced by 2030 as "incentives" to take …
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: Bald Man Presses Face To Window As Thick-Haired Family Sits Down To Dinner. theonion.com BOSTON—Gazing longingly at the obvious warmth and good cheer within, local bald man Frank Richmond reportedly pressed his face to a window Wednesday as a thick-haired family inside sat down to dinner. "They all seem so happy," said Richmond, his wrinkled, naked pate offering no protection from the cold night air as he watched the smiling clan prepare for a meal by tucking their long, luxurious locks behind …
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: CEO Motivates Self By Keeping Own Photo On Desk. theonion.com NEW YORK—Saying it reminded him why he comes to work every morning, Solarion Enterprises CEO Dan Lipcot told reporters Friday that in order to stay motivated at the office, he always kept a photo of himself on his desk. "When I'm working long hours at night or on the weekend, this photo helps me to take …
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: Military Recruiter Enlists Ragtag Bunch Of Teen Misfits To Die In Overseas Conflict. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Expressing confidence that even the most hopeless group of outcasts could eventually be whipped into shape, Army recruiter Sgt. Paul Ackers confirmed Thursday that he was certain the ragtag bunch of teen misfits he had recently enlisted could be molded into a fighting force capable of dying in a conflict overseas. Ackers told reporters the …
(2024-12-18). WDC receives $677,730 grant for children's ministry. anabaptistworld.org Western District Conference of Mennonite Church USA has received a $677,730 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support its new Kids Meet Christ program, encouraging congregations to reimagine worship with innovative ideas that engage and celebrate children's faith.
(2024-12-18). Must keep Andrew Fox and associates focused on the key points of the discussion. salaficentre.com 
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(2024-12-18). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [34 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Good manners have profound outcomes, which is why Allah and His Messenger have commanded us to embody good manners. The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, used to demonstrated these good manners in his interactions with others—with his family at …
(2024-12-18). Amit Shah's 'Uniform Civil Code' Attack On Congress; 'Nehru Brought Muslim Personal Law And…'. hindustantimes.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a blistering attack on the Congress over its stance on reservation for Other backward classes, the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), and the Muslim Personal Law among other issues during the ongoing Parliament session in Rajya Sabha on December 17. Shah was replying to a debate in Rajya Sabha on 75 years of the Constitution of India. Watch Amit Shah's full fiery speech.
(2024-12-18). Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Ruckus Over Shah's Remarks On Ambedkar. hindustantimes.com Minutes after resuming proceedings, Lok Sabha got adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday. This after Opposition MPs strongly protested against Home Minister Amit Shah's reference to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in his speech in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during his reply to the debate on the Constitution. Shah has said there is now a "fashion" to keep repeating "Ambedkar, Ambedkar" but the Opposition had taken God's name so often, they would have reached heaven. Opposition MPs called Shah's remark an insult to the architect of the Constitution and started shouting "Jai Bhim" as soon as the house convened. Watch this video to…
(2024-12-18). Putting our children first: How gun safety as a nonpartisan issue helped local candidates win. nationofchange.org Moms Demand Action-backed candidates succeed by emphasizing community safety, depoliticizing gun reform, and addressing fears of school shootings.
(2024-12-18). RUBiS Energy Uganda launches RUBiS Gas. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Energy Uganda has introduced RUBiS Gas, a new initiative aimed at providing Ugandans with a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly cooking solution. This launch marks a significant step in promoting clean energy use across the country. Speaking at the launch, Olivier Gatera, Country Manager of RUBiS Energy Uganda, emphasized …
(2024-12-18). Navy's Future E-130J TACAMO 'Doomsday Plane' Seen In New Rendering. twz.com 
(2024-12-18). Can the Paris Climate Pact Survive After COP29? fpif.org
(2024-12-18). The US has NO IDEA what a terrorist is, if Luigi Mangione is one. thecanary.co 
On Tuesday 17 December, a grand jury charged Luigi Mangione — the internets favourite CEO assassin — with murder "as an act of terrorism". This is in addition to his murder charge: Luigi Mangione is being charged with 1st degree murder & terrorism for allegedly "influencing the policies of a unit of government by intimidation …
(2024-12-18). Starmer falls apart on homelessness at PMQs. Corbyn would've ended it on 'day one'. thecanary.co In the last Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) before Christmas, Keir Starmer failed to treat the scourge of homelessness as a national emergency. Starmer responded to a question on housing: Record numbers sleeping rough, almost 160,000 children living in temporary accommodation. Mr Speaker, we're delivering nearly £1bn into councils to tackle homelessness That's welcome, but the …
(2024-12-18). Whistleblower tells the Canary the DWP Restart scheme is 'little more than glorified CV advice'. thecanary.co A participant on a flagship Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) back to work programme has spoken out about their dire experience on the scheme to the Canary. In particular, the whistleblower has exposed how notorious private outsourcing company Maximus is doing the bare minimum to help participants into employment — all while raking in […] | By
(2024-12-18). The US has NO IDEA what a terrorist is, if Luigi Mangione is one. thecanary.co On Tuesday 17 December, a grand jury charged Luigi Mangione — the internets favourite CEO assassin — with murder "as an act of terrorism". This is in addition to his murder charge: Luigi Mangione is being charged with 1st degree murder & terrorism for allegedly "influencing the policies of a unit of government by intimidation […] | By
(2024-12-18). Starmer falls apart on homelessness at PMQs. Corbyn would've ended it on 'day one'. thecanary.co In the last Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) before Christmas, Keir Starmer failed to treat the scourge of homelessness as a national emergency. Starmer responded to a question on housing: Record numbers sleeping rough, almost 160,000 children living in temporary accommodation. Mr Speaker, we're delivering nearly £1bn into councils to tackle homelessness That's welcome, but the […] | By
(2024-12-18). Whiny baby Nigel Farage is mad his milkshake assassin avoided jail. thecanary.co Nigel Farage has repeated a popular right wing conspiracy theory, claiming that there is a "two-tier justice system": Victoria Thomas Bowen, after following an impulse many of us have had, threw a milkshake at Farage and "given a 13-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months" and: ordered to do 120 hours of unpaid work, 15 […] | By
(2024-12-18). Traitors and Dancing On Ice star Mollie Pearce is supporting a vital charity this Christmas. thecanary.co The children's bladder and bowel charity ERIC has just launched its Radio 4 appeal for this Christmas, which is being read by TV star Mollie Pearce. Appearing in a broadcast on 22 December (which will be repeated throughout the festive period), the Traitors star will raise awareness on behalf of ERIC. Mollie Pearce: supporting ERIC […] | By
(2024-12-18). The Dangerous Lie Behind On-Demand Nursing. levernews.com 
(2024-12-18). Lear on the highway: Albert Maltz's 'The Journey of Simon McKeever'. peoplesworld.org 
The scriptwriter, novelist, and blacklisted member of the Hollywood Ten Albert Maltz was around 40 himself when he wrote his novel on aging, The Journey of Simon McKeever, first published in 1949. He had many more productive years ahead but because of the blacklist this novel was the last one that would appear under the …
(2024-12-18). Freeland resignation in Canada more proof that capitalist policies are failing working people. peoplesworld.org 
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet on Dec. 16 arrived at an auspicious moment for the federal government—the first weekday after Trudeau's much-vaunted sales tax holiday came into effect. The timing couldn't have been better for big corporations. Immediately after Freeland posted her resignation letter on social media, …
(2024-12-18). NEA opposes Trump pick of McMahon as Education Secretary. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON —The three-million-member National Education Association, the nation's largest union, opposes Republican President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education—an agency Trump and his legions want to kill anyway. "Students deserve better than political favors," NEA tweeted on December 17. "Linda McMahon is unqualified to lead the Department of Education …
(2024-12-18). Where did the UFO and alien PsyOps begin and who was behind it? expose-news.com In recent years, there has been a surge in corporate media coverage of unidentified flying objects ("UFOs") and alien disclosure, with government agencies, intelligence services and space organisations actively discussing the topic. …
(2024-12-18). Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas. sanews.gov.za Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas | Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure city residents that water supply will be restored to all areas "by Christmas". | This after planned and pre-announced water infrastructure maintenance conducted over the weekend left the residents of Johannesburg without water supply for some 86 hours. | However, many households were still without water supply by Wednesday afternoon. | Addressing the media on the sidelines of a walkabout of the Honeydew Reservoir and Tower in Roodepoort on Wednesday morning, Morero said the Council was hap…
(2024-12-18). EEUU: Acusan al Departamento de Estado de crear lagunas jurídicas para favorecer a Israel. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El Departamento de Estado de EE.UU. estableció excepciones para Israel que le permiten eludir la ley Leahy de 1997, que prohíbe la asistencia militar a unidades militares extranjeras cuando existan pruebas creíbles de graves violaciones de los derechos humanos, informa AP.
(2024-12-18). Cuba recibe a 43 migrantes devueltos desde EE.UU. tras intentos de salida ilegal. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles fueron devueltas a Cuba 43 personas que habían participado en dos salidas ilegales del país por la vía marítima e interceptadas posteriormente por el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos. Los 34 hombres, siete mujeres y dos menores retornaron en horas de la mañana en una embarcación del citado servicio por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa.
(2024-12-18). Cuba recibe a 43 migrantes ilegales devueltos por EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana 18 dic (RHC) El Ministerio del Interior (Minint) de Cuba informó que el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos retornó este miércoles a Cuba a 43 personas que habían participado en dos salidas ilegales.
(2024-12-18). Cuba vencerá a pesar del bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu Declaración del Parlamento cubano aprobada durante el Cuarto Período Ordinario de Sesiones del legislativo, que se desarrolla en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana…
(2024-12-18). Celebran Fiesta a la Guantanamera en la urbe del Guaso (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu El Conversatorio en torno a la obra de la pianista y directora coral Antonia Luisa Cabal (Tossie), en el centenario de su natalicio, constituye una de las principales actividades durante la Fiesta a la Guantanamera en su vigésimo octava edición que se dedica este año a esa hija ilustre distinguida como la madre de los músicos del territorio.
(2024-12-18). Colombia integrará Comisión de Consolidación de la Paz de ONU. radiohc.cu Bogotá, 18 dic (RHC) Colombia fue elegida miembro para 2025 de la Comisión de Consolidación de la Paz (PBC en inglés), que es un órgano asesor intergubernamental de Naciones Unidas, según divulgó este miércoles la Cancillería.
(2024-12-18). Presidente de Namibia visita Santiago de Cuba. radiohc.cu Santiago de Cuba, 18 dic (RHC) El presidente de la República de Namibia, Nangolo Mbumba, arribó este miércoles a tierra santiaguera por el aeropuerto internacional Antonio Maceo, de esta urbe, como parte de la visita oficial que realiza a la nación antillana.
(2024-12-18). Venezuela lidera crecimiento económico en América Latina en 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) La Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (Cepal) informó este miércoles que Venezuela lidera el crecimiento económico en la región latinoamericana, al registrar un aumento en su Producto Interno Bruto (PIB) de 6,2 por ciento durante el año 2024.
(2024-12-18). Economía de Cuba respaldará prioridades del Sistema de Salud, afirma ministro. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El ministro de Economía y Planificación de Cuba, Joaquín Alonso anunció este miércoles que durante el próximo año será prioridad el fortalecimiento del Sistema Nacional de Salud.
(2024-12-18). Medidas económicas en Cuba buscan ordenar la actividad comercial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, ratificó este miércoles que las nuevas medidas aprobadas para la comercialización no buscan prohibir, sino ordenar la actividad comercial.
(2024-12-18). "El 47" es favorita con 14 nominaciones a los Goya (+ Listado). cubadebate.cu La ciudad de Granada se viste de gala para acoger la esperada ceremonia de los Premios Goya 2025, que se celebrará el próximo sábado 8 de febrero. Este evento, que representa la cúspide del reconocimiento al cine español, promete ser una noche llena de emociones y sorpresas, en un año donde la competencia se presenta más abierta que nunca.
(2024-12-18). Formación en ciberseguridad: Un camino hacia la resiliencia digital. cubadebate.cu A pocas horas de graduar a la primera generación de Ingenieros en Ciberseguridad de nuestro país, les hablaré acerca del impacto que tiene la formación en esta área del conocimiento para la sociedad actual. La formación en ciberseguridad no solo es una herramienta vital para proteger datos sensibles, sino también una inversión en la resiliencia y la confianza digital.
(2024-12-18). La familia oficialista (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué es Ideas Multimedios? en el nuevo programa de Confilo este martes, hablamos sobre nuestra familia oficialista, que incluye a la reconocida Mesa Redonda, celebró con orgullo sus 25 años de existencia.
(2024-12-18). Ministro de Finanzas y Precios presenta presupuesto del Estado para el 2025. cubadebate.cu Al presentar el estimado del presupuesto del Estado para el ejercicio fiscal del año 2024, así como el anteproyecto de presupuesto del Estado para 2025, el ministro de Finanzas y Precios, Vladimir Regueiro Ale, dijo que la propuesta de presupuesto del Estado para el año entrante se fundamenta en las proyecciones de gobierno para corregir las distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2024-12-18). Presentan presupuesto del Estado cubano para el año 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El ministro de Finanzas y Precios de Cuba, Vladimir Regueiro Ale presentó este miércoles el anteproyecto del Presupuesto del Estado para el año 2025, en el Cuarto Período Ordinario de Sesiones de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP), en su X Legislatura.
(2024-12-18). En Venezuela, el homenaje eterno al Libertador a 194 años de su paso a la inmortalidad (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu El pueblo venezolano rindió tributo al Libertador Simón Bolívar a 194 años de la partida física de quien es uno de los más grandes de la historia universal.
(2024-12-18). EEUU: Departamento de Defensa traslada reos de cárcel de Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Washington, 18 dic (RHC) El Departamento de Defensa de Estados Unidos anunció este miércoles el traslado a sus países de origen de dos detenidos en su cárcel en la base naval de Guantánamo, extremo oriental de Cuba.
(2024-12-18). Cuba aplicará modificaciones en sistema cambiario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El gobierno de Cuba aplicará modificaciones en el sistema cambiario, anunció este miércoles el primer ministro Manuel Marrero, en una comparecencia ante la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
(2024-12-18). Presidente Díaz-Canel destaca méritos de héroes y heroínas de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana 18 dic (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel resaltó este miércoles la entrega de compatriotas suyos distinguidos con los títulos honoríficos de Héroe de la República y Heroínas del Trabajo.
(2024-12-18). Senado de EE.UU. aprueba nuevo presupuesto de defensa por 885 000 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El Senado de Estados Unidos aprobó el miércoles un proyecto de Ley de Autorización de la Defensa Nacional (NDAA, por sus siglas en inglés) por un monto de 895.000 millones de dólares, informan medios locales. La votación resultó en 85 a 14 a favor del proyecto, superando ampliamente los 60 votos necesarios en la Cámara Alta compuesta por 100 miembros.