(2024-12-30). 'Israel' imprisoning Dr. Abu Safiya exposes its 'cowardice': Colombian President Petro. indybay.org Colombian President Gustavo Petro expresses solidarity with the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, who was detained by the Israeli occupation forces.
(2024-12-30). Report: Israel Detaining North Gaza Hospital Director in Notorious Torture Camp. truthout.org Israeli forces are reportedly detaining Kamal Adwan Hospital Director Hussam Abu Safiya in a camp notorious for torture, sexual assault and killings of Palestinians, after abducting him and carrying out a massacre in the hospital last week. CNN reported on Monday, citing Palestinians recently released from Israeli custody, that Israel is holding Safiya in Sde Teiman camp, a camp likened to… |
(2024-12-30). PFLP-GC Condemns Zionist Siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital. indybay.org The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine — General Command condemns the Nazi Zionist terrorist army's storming of Kamal Adwan Hospital and burning it after imposing a siege on it with fire, systematically targeting it and the medical staff, torturing patients and accompanying staff and forcing them to leave it, not to mention the deaths of more than 50 martyrs, some of whom were burned to death as a result of the fire spreading throughout the hospital, in a complete war crime that is added to the record of Nazi crimes committed by the enemy in its violation of international humanitarian laws.
(2024-12-30). Continuity of Barbarism. Empire and Its Proxies Destroy Healthcare and Humanity as Policy. Mark Taliano. globalresearch.ca In Syria and Gaza, the mechanics of Western-perpetrated terror are eerily similar. | Empire's proxies, al Qaeda, ISIS and affiliates in Syria, and Zionists in occupied Palestine, destroy healthcare as policy. | In February, 2023, journalist Sara Salloum explained that, | "the years …
(2024-12-30). BBC Staffers Reveal Editor's 'Entire Job' To Whitewash Israeli War Crimes. popularresistance.org BBC editor Raffi Berg has almost complete control of the British broadcaster's online coverage of Israel's war on Gaza and is ensuring that all events are reported with a pro-Israel bias, according to a new report published on 28 December by Drop Site News. | "This guy's entire job is to water down everything that's too critical of Israel," one former BBC journalist said. | Drop Site News spoke to 13 current and former staffers who stated that the BBC's coverage consistently devalues Palestinian life, ignores Israeli atrocities, and creates a false equivalence in an entirely unbalanced conflict.
(2024-12-30). A Palestinian Year in Review: Genocide, Resistance and Unanswered Questions. counterpunch.org 
The story of the Israeli war on Gaza can be epitomized in the story of the Israeli war on Beit Lahia, a small Palestinian town in the northern part of the Strip. When Israel launched its ground operations in Gaza, Beit Lahia was already largely destroyed due to many days of relentless Israeli bombardment which
(2024-12-30). Video: The Destruction of Countries. Syria… globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-30). Iran, Oman Voice Support for Syria's Integrity. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman expressed their countries' identical views on the situation in Syria, calling for the protection of Syria's independence and territorial integrity.
(2024-12-30). Maysaa Sabrine Becomes First Female Governor of Syria's Central Bank. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). Syrian Minorities Under Threat as Security Forces Carry out Raids Against 'Remnants of Assad Militias'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-30). Syria's De Facto Leader Says It Will Take Four Years To Hold Elections. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-30). Clueless in Gaza. strategic-culture.su If we review the hard powers resisting Israel's Gazan turkey shoot, the first thing we notice is that almost all of these have been armed by Iran or its proxies, with the major exception being the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and its derivatives, which were headquartered in the former Syrian Arab Republic, whose new rulers are literally spreading their hind cheeks to accommodate Israel's expansionist designs.
(2024-12-30). Iraq's Sudani walks a tightrope after Syria's fall. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org Parental Guidance Advised: Pornographic Violence | SYRIA, LEBANON, GAZA, WEST BANK 30 Dec 2024…
(2024-12-30). Ukraine Fights To Reunite Thousands of Abducted Children With Their Families. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). South Korea's worst-ever plane crash highlights dangers of bird strikes. aljazeera.com Bird strikes are a common hazard for commercial flights but only rarely cause serious accidents, experts say.
(2024-12-30). Headlines for December 30, 2024. democracynow.org Sixth Palestinian Child Dies of Hypothermia in Gaza as Israel Continues Unrelenting Attacks , Family Blames Palestinian Security Forces for Killing of West Bank Journalist Shatha al-Sabbagh, Syria's De Facto Leader Says It Could Take Four Years to Organize Elections, Israelis Hold Nationwide Rallies to Demand Gaza Ceasefire Deal and Netanyahu Resignation, South Korean Airliner Crash Kills All But Two of 181 People Aboard, Azerbaijan's Leader Calls on Putin to Admit Russia Shot Down Airliner, Georgia's Outgoing President Refuses to Quit as Mikheil Kavelashvili Is Inaugurated, Former President Jim…
(2024-12-30). Illinois Bill Would Restore Voting Rights to Thousands of Incarcerated People. truthout.org In every election cycle since 1992, more than 30,000 people in Illinois have been denied the right to vote due to being confined in prison. Until 2019, an additional 19,000 were disenfranchised because they were in county jails. That year, however, Illinois passed two significant pieces of legislation that strengthened citizens' access to vote. The "Voting in Jail" bill ensured that people… |
(2024-12-30). Water Crisis Continues in Occupied Al-Quds. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's authorities in occupied Al-Quds have launched emergency water distribution stations after a technical failure left over 200,000 settlers without water.
(2024-12-30). Proud that I was born in Riyadh: Syria's de facto ruler Al-Sharaa. ummid.com Ahmed Hussein Al-Sharaa, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad Al-Julani, boasted of his Saudi roots at the same time hailing the contribution of Saudi Arabia for Syria and its people.
(2024-12-30). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: the False Savoir. counterpunch.org 
A pious Sunday school teacher confessing to lust in his heart but swearing never to lie, he came to Washington to reestablish public faith in government just when popular disgust at monstrous U.S. crimes in Indochina had reached unprecedented heights. The big business agenda during his term in office (1977-1981) was to roll back the welfare state, break the power of unions, fan the flames of the Cold War to increase military spending, engineer tax breaks for wealthy corporate interests, and repeal government regulation of business. While portraying himself as a peanut-farming populist, Carter delivered the goods…
(2024-12-30). Global conflicts shatter childhoods: Record number of children living in war zones in 2024. nationofchange.org 2024 marked an unprecedented crisis for children globally, with record numbers displaced, malnourished, and deprived of basic rights due to escalating conflicts.
(2024-12-30). Report: IDF used AI targeting system in Gaza, possibly increasing civilian casualties. haaretz.com GAZA: IDF says it won't allow Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital to reopen after mass arrests, leaving north Gaza with one functioning hospital; Hamas' health ministry reported dozens killed in explosion next to hospital ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Report: Hostage talks may collapse due to Israel's conduct, Egyptian sources say ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli forces destroyed tunnel leading to Hezbollah command post…
(2024-12-30). Configuring the Paradoxical Insights of 48-fold and 100-fold Sets of Koans. transcend.org AI-Assisted Clarification of Cognitive Challenge of Fundamentally Elusive Metaphors – The UN's ambition to "turbocharge" the Sustainable Development Goals at the Summit of the Future was previously explored through a series of interactions with AI.
(2024-12-30). üü•YEAR2024: A glimpse of Xi's global insights through maxims quoted in 2024. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Throughout the year of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events hosted in China and made four significant overseas visits, consistently calling for stronger win-win cooperation to build a better world. Esteemed a masterly communicator, Xi incorporated into his talks, speeches and articles a string of well-known Chinese …
(2024-12-30). New UN Cybercrime Treaty Primed for Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The United Nations Headquarters building in New York City, United States, July 16, 2024. | © 2024 Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via AP Photo | The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention against Cybercrime on December 24, despite widespread concerns that the treaty will facilitate human rights violations.The convention, the first global treaty of its kind, extends far beyond addressing cybercrime — malicious attacks on computer networks, systems, and data. It obligates states to establish broad electronic surveillance powers to investigate and cooperate on a wide ran…
(2024-12-30). "Total Moral, Ethical Failure": Holocaust Scholar Omer Bartov on Israel's Genocide in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Since October 7, 2023, Israel's onslaught in Gaza has killed more than 45,500 Palestinians and injured more than 108,000. At the same time, Gaza officials continue to accuse Israel of deliberately blocking aid deliveries. Human rights organizations are condemning Israel for attacking Palestinian lifesaving infrastructure, including Gaza's water supply and medical system. All of this has led to the world's leading specialist on the subject of genocide to declare Israel is carrying out a combination of "genocidal actions, ethnic cleansing and annexation of the Gaza Strip." Omer Bartov,…
(2024-12-30). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2024-12-30). Report: Missing Gazan hospital director arrested by IDF located in Israel's Sde Teiman detention facility. haaretz.com Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital has been taken to the notorious Sde Teiman prison, according to three Palestinian detainees who had been released from the detention center, CNN reports…
(2024-12-30). IDF shoots down missile fired from Yemen before it entered Israeli territory. haaretz.com GAZA: Israeli soldier killed in northern Gaza combat, IDF announces ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Hostage talks may collapse due to Israel's conduct, Egyptian sources say ‚ñ ISRAEL: Investigation finds soldier killed by tank turret in operational accident, IDF says ‚ñ IRAN: Israeli arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran…
(2024-12-30). Israel no longer needs to appease Russia. It's time to commit to Ukraine. haaretz.com Netanyahu promised Putin he wouldn't intervene in Russia's war on Ukraine, based on Israel's need for Russia's 'permission' to strike Syria against Hezbollah and Iran. But with the Middle East's new geopolitical landscape, and Putin ramping up antisemitism, there's no longer any need to bargain with the Kremlin…
(2024-12-30). Israel storms and sets fire to the last hospital in northern Gaza. wsws.org The Israeli military raided and set ablaze Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia on Friday, shutting down the last operating hospital in northern Gaza.
(2024-12-30). Israel struggling to contain attacks as Yemeni missiles rain down: US report. presstv.ir A report says the Israeli regime is struggling to contain the damage resulting from extensive Yemeni strikes against the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-12-30). Iran, Oman urge independence, stability, inclusive government in Syria. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Iran and Oman have commonalities on the regional issues.
(2024-12-30). Gaza: Dr. Abu Safiya hailed for 'bravery' moments before arrest. newarab.com 
The final moment of The facility's director, who has repeatedly warned about the precarious situation in the hospital and north Gaza, was seen wearing his medical coat as he walked towards an Israeli tank, indicating that he had continued wor…
(2024-12-30). Gaza's Dr. Abu Safiya held in Sde Teiman detention camp: report. newarab.com 
(2024-12-30). WHO demands Israel release Gaza hospital director. newarab.com 
The WHO chief called Monday for the immediate release of The Friday-Saturday assault on Kamal Adwan in Beit Lahia left northern Gaza's last major health facility out of service and emptied of patients, the World Health Organisation said. | "Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat," WHO director-general Tedros Adha…
(2024-12-30). How did the MENA region react to Jimmy Carter's death. newarab.com 
World leaders, journalists and political commentators have offered their condolences and weighed in on former US The former US leader was behind several major foreign policy decisions affecting the While he has been regarded as a champion of Palestinian rights later in his career, he was also responsible for controversial actions such…
(2024-12-30). The Bibi Files—Israel's crisis not the product of Netanyahu but of the entire Zionist project. wsws.org Netanyahu's political trajectory is not so much the product of his personal motivations, but the inevitable outcome of the Zionist project that established the state of Israel 75 years ago, through the forcible expulsion and brutal suppression of the Palestinians.
(2024-12-30). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: The architect of Arab-Israeli normalisation. newarab.com 
More than four decades after leaving the White House, Jimmy Carter is remembered as a pivotal figure in Middle East diplomacy – a legacy defined by his greatest achievement but also tied to the challenges that ultimately ended his presidency. | The former president, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, brokered the historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, altering the course of the Palestinian struggle for statehood and paving the way for the Arab-Israeli normalisation process. | However, his triumph was soon overshadowed by the Iran hostage crisis, which erupted just months after the signing…
(2024-12-30). üü•YEAR2024: Peace, stability in Middle East still distant in 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | In a region where turmoil has long been the norm, the cascade of events in the Middle East in 2024 has nevertheless shocked the world due to its intensity and complexity. The Israel-Palestine conflict entered the second year, leaving Gaza stranded in a dire humanitarian crisis and creating ripple effects …
(2024-12-30). Johnson's Dim Speakership Chances Could Imperil Trump's Certification on Jan. 6. truthout.org Disagreements within the Republican conference in the House of Representatives over who should be the next Speaker of the House could potentially lead to a constitutional crisis, temporarily upending the formal process of inaugurating President-elect Donald Trump. Current Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) presided over a tenuous and razor-thin majority over the past year following the… |
(2024-12-30). Cuba en 2024: Adversidad y resiliencia. cubadebate.cu Este 2024 ha sido un año complejo para los cubanos, marcado por la crisis económica, los desastres naturales y el recrudecimiento de medidas unilaterales contra la mayor de las Antillas. No obstante, siguen vivas las esperanzas que nos unen en aras de un futuro mejor. En instantáneas, un resumen de esta etapa que termina.
(2024-12-30). Australian Greens leader fraudulently claims Labor shifting to the left on Gaza. wsws.org Greens leader Adam Bandt whitewashed Labor's ongoing complicity in the Gaza genocide, as part of his bid for a power-sharing arrangement with a Labor government after the next election.
(2024-12-30). 'The saboteurs': Hamas says Israel obstructing truce talks as Gaza genocide rages. presstv.ir A Hamas official says Israel has been sabotaging the talks aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire deal by refusing to withdraw its occupation forces and end its genocidal war on the Palestinian territory.
(2024-12-30). Iran's president hopes war, genocide would end in New Year. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian hopes for an end to oppression, violence, war, and genocide in 2025.
cbc.ca (2024-12-30). Israel's Netanyahu successfully undergoes prostate removal surgery, hospital saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption.
cbc.ca (2024-12-30). Israel's Netanyahu successfully undergoes prostate removal surgery, hospital saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption.
(2024-12-30). 2024 in Retrospect: Palestinian Resistance Overwhelm Zionist War Machine. ummid.com Even with the failure of the international community to stop the genocide and reign in Israel, ther steadfastness, sumoud of Palestinians will remain strong until freedom is finally attained.
(2024-12-30). All Of Western Civilization Owns This Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au This is our genocide. This is our crime. To blame it all on the Jews is to say that our society is perfectly fine and healthy and that none of this would be happening if not for the Machiavellian manipulations of a small Abrahamic religion.
(2024-12-30). The DRC's historic case against Apple over blood minerals in its supply chain. peoplesdispatch.org 
The war-torn country has accused the US-based global tech giant of war crimes, forgery and deception by using illegally extracted and smuggled minerals in its products.
(2024-12-30). Probe against Sara Netanyahu for harassing witness in corruption case. ummid.com After allegations that Sara Netanyahu is harassing a witness in the Israeli Prime Minister's corruption trial and his political opponents, Attorney General of Israel has asked Police to open an investigation.
(2024-12-30). The Real History of How Hamas Was Created And Propped Up | Part 3. scheerpost.com 
By Robert Inkalesh / MintPressNews You might have heard that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been propping up Hamas in Gaza… but is there more to the story? Some argue that Netanyahu has an 'alliance' or at least an interdependency with Hamas to serve his own goals, but is that really true? In the …
(2024-12-30). "Rhymes with Not Governor" Josh Gottheimer Smears Union, Faculty and Protected Free Speech as "Anti-Semitic" fightbackbetter.com If you want to get an idea as to what NJ will be like if the legislative bodies get their…
(2024-12-30). UNRWA may be forced to stop saving lives in Gaza. theguardian.com Will the world let that happen?>
(2024-12-30). Report: Horrific Conditions at Manashe Prison. imemc.org 
The Commission of Prisoners Affairs issued a report on Sunday that detainees in the Israeli "Manashe" prison live a catastrophic daily reality and harsh and painful conditions around the clock, which poses a danger to their bodies and lives. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, the Commission stated that the "Manashe" prison is newly …
(2024-12-30). Starbucks barista strike spreads to 300 stores across U.S. mronline.org 
The action involved over 300 stores that had previously voted to join Starbucks Workers United Union (SBWU) according to a press release from the union.
(2024-12-30). Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn't California? scheerpost.com 
By Michelle Chen / Truthout Despite the state's Democratic majority, more than 53 percent of Californians voted against a ban on slave labor in state prisons. Proposition (Prop) 6 would have amended the state constitution by removing a provision that allows incarcerated people to be forced to work. Though it would not ban "voluntary" work in these facilities, …
(2024-12-30). Macron appoints Zombie government in France. mronline.org 
After the fall of right-wing PM Michel Barnier to a no-confidence vote, Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new Prime Minister, Franàßois Bayrou, to attempt to apply the same policies. The Left Berlin spoke to Paris activist, John Mullen.
(2024-12-30). Croatia's Milanovic to face rival in election run-off next month. aljazeera.com Incumbent president narrowly missed an outright win, securing 49.1% of the vote, while rival Primorac garnered 19.35%.
(2024-12-30). How the world voted in 2024. aljazeera.com The super-cycle of elections in 2024 had nearly 1.8 billion people globally vote for their leaders.
(2024-12-30). A Saudi Atheist and a Web of Lies: The Distortion of the Magdeburg Attack. mintpressnews.com 
In a calculated effort to stoke anti-Muslim hysteria, pro-Israeli right-wing social media accounts distorted the facts surrounding a tragic car-ramming attack on a German Christmas parade. This manipulation aligns with a broader trend of reviving post-9/11 Islamophobia to advance imperialist war narratives that ultimately benefit Israel. | When news broke that a Saudi-born man was responsible for the
(2024-12-30). Palestine protest group condemns NZ's 'normalisation of apartheid' over Israeli tennis player. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A Palestine solidarity group has protested over the participation of Israeli tennis player Lina Glushko in New Zealand's ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland this week, saying such competition raises serious concerns about the normalisation of systemic oppression and apartheid. The Palestine Forum of New Zealand said in a statement that by taking…
(2024-12-30). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity. globalresearch.ca 
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| As the multifaceted Elite program to reshape world order, capture ownership and control …
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter Dead at 100: Fmr. Pres. Urged "Peace Not Apartheid" in 2007 DN! Interview on Palestine. democracynow.org 
Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old. The 39th president served a single, tumultuous term in the White House from 1977 to 1981. As we begin our look at his life and legacy, we hear Carter's own words in a Democracy Now! interview discussing his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Carter criticized Israel's policies in the West Bank and Gaza, and argued Israel's settlements in the Occupied Territories were the main barrier to peace. "Americans don't want to know and many Israelis don't want to know what is going on inside Pa…
(2024-12-30). War on Gaza Crystalizes Israel's Image. pressenza.com Modern Israel attracts much attention from analysts and the public but our ability to understand it is hindered by ideology, prejudice, and myth. Many tread carefully when discussing Israel lest they be accused of antisemitism. In an
(2024-12-30). When Democrats and liberals smeared Jimmy Carter for criticizing Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100, was attacked for telling the truth about Israel. Many Democrats joined the smear campaign.
(2024-12-30). Yemeni forces conduct 13 anti-Israel missile operations in 10 days. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces have undertaken at least 13 operations against Israeli targets in the past 10 days in defense of their country and in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the Tel Aviv regime's genocidal war.
(2024-12-30). Israel sets homes ablaze in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire: Lebanese army. presstv.ir The Lebanese army announced the incursion of Israeli forces into two towns in southern Lebanon and burned several homes.
(2024-12-30). WHO calls for end to Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals. presstv.ir The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for an end to deadly Israeli attacks on hospitals in the Gaza Strip, where the health system has collapsed due to the occupying regime's genocidal war.
(2024-12-30). Iran's president urges peace and security in region, Muslim world. presstv.ir Iran's President Pezeshkian says Tehran's practical approach is based on the promotion of peace and security among the regional and Muslim countries.
(2024-12-30). Israeli minister threatens to assassinate Yemen's Ansarullah leader. presstv.ir Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has threatened to assassinate the leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement Abdul-Malik al-Houthi amid rising anti-Israeli strikes by Yemeni Armed Forces.
(2024-12-30). Palestinian Authority's raid on Jenin appeals to Israeli, Western interests. aljazeera.com The Palestinian Authority is fighting armed groups in Jenin in hopes of winning favour with Israel and the US.
(2024-12-30). No privacy, constant struggles for women in Gaza's crowded tent camps. aljazeera.com With much of Gaza levelled by Israel, Palestinian women try to preserve their modesty and dignity in displacement camps.
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: The father of Arab-Israeli normalisation. aljazeera.com With the Camp David Accords, the late US president set in motion the gradual Arab abandonment of the Palestinian cause.
(2024-12-30). Gaza Resistance Proves Resilient Despite Israeli Onslaught; Occupation Forces Suffer Casualties. english.almanar.com.lb The indomitable spirit of the Palestinian resistance in the northern Gaza Strip continues to shine through despite the relentless onslaught of attacks by Israeli occupation forces. Even in the face of genocidal tactics, widespread home demolitions, forced displacement of civilians, and the deliberate destruction of hospitals and medical facilities, the resistance has only grown stronger …
(2024-12-30). IOF announces Israeli settler from Petah Tikva arrested for spying for Iran, including surveillance of former War Minister Benny Gantz's house and vehicle arson. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli army radio: The arrest of a settler from Petah Tikva, linked to Iran, marks the 13th case of Israeli spies working for Iran for financial gain. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli media: Two soldiers killed, others injured in anti-armor shell fire at a military gathering in Beit Lahia, north of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli Enemy Continues Violating South Lebanon Ceasefire amid Silence of Monitor Committee. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued on Monday violating the ceasefire in South Lebanon, disregarding the indirect agreement brokered by the UN, US, and France and the recommendations of the monitor committee which shows indifference about the Zionist attacks. In this regard, the Israeli occupation forces detonated and burned a number of houses in Taybeh village before …
(2024-12-30). Israeli enemy: One missile was fired from Central Gaza at the Israeli settlement of Kissufim. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli Channel 14: Military Division 162 is incapable of defeating Hamas whose groups are still operating in northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Foul-up or cover-up? This IDF soldier's family wants answers about his death in Lebanon. haaretz.com Family members of Gur Kehati, tasked with protecting an amateur archaeologist exploring an ancient fortress in Lebanon and killed together with him, are fighting to find out the truth about an IDF 'mission' in hostile territory conducted like a 'high school hike'…
(2024-12-30). 'This government betrayed me, but it also betrayed the entire State of Israel'. haaretz.com Yehuda Cohen, father of kidnapped soldier Nimrod Cohen, is set to meet the ICC's chief prosecutor. 'The warrants were not motivated by antisemitism, but the fact that the unnecessary continuation of the fighting causes suffering to Palestinians and Israelis, and results in the killing of civilians and soldiers'…
(2024-12-30). Palestinians are souring on Hamas — and they want an end to the war. haaretz.com There's the bad news — apocalyptic destruction in Gaza, rampant poverty, utter despair about the Palestinian Authority — and there's more bad news: Over half of Palestinians still back the October 7 attack. But recent polls show that's not the whole story…
(2024-12-30). Meet the new kind of Jewish settlers: pushing Bedouin communities out of the Negev. haaretz.com What seems like a harmless student village is in fact a group of young religious Zionists who settled in an open area, causing Bedouin to worry this is another stage in their eviction from their homes…
(2024-12-30). Israeli settlers pressured, the cabinet approved. Now annexation is creeping into West Bank's Area B. haaretz.com Demolitions of Palestinian structures and the establishment of illegal outposts in Area B, where Israel hardly interfered until recently, indicate a new, major battleground between settlers and Palestinians, and are further evidence of the government's attempts to weaken the Palestinian Authority…
(2024-12-30). Seven people, including six infants, die of hypothermia in Gaza, authorities say. haaretz.com The Gaza health ministry warns that the number of people dying from hypothermia is expected to rise as the result of heavy rain and difficult living conditions in flooded encampments…
(2024-12-30). Gal Gadot 'fully healed and filled with gratitude' after emergency surgery. haaretz.com 'Sharing this is not meant to frighten anyone, but to empower. If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will have been worth sharing'…
(2024-12-30). Israel imposes new barrier on travelers amid sharp decline in inbound tourism. haaretz.com A new mandatory entry permit will affect visitors from visa-exempt countries — including the U.S., U.K. and most European Union member states — at a time when visitors are desperately needed…
(2024-12-30). Israeli pop star Eyal Golan's alleged sexual assault victim breaks silence on national TV. haaretz.com The victim described multiple alleged rapes and sexual assaults that took place when she was a minor, which she alleges were committed by Golan, his father, as well as members of Golan's entourage…
(2024-12-30). Jewish author renounces Israeli citizenship over 'genocidal campaign' against Palestinians. haaretz.com 'Predicated on the worst kinds of violent crimes we know of': U.S.-based author Avi Steinberg slammed Israeli citizenship law as directly linked to his decision to renounce his own citizenship…
(2024-12-30). Israeli soldier killed in northern Gaza, three seriously wounded, IDF announces. haaretz.com Sergeant Uriel Peretz, 23-years-old from Beitar Illit, served in the Kfir Battalion's Netzah Yehuda Brigade. Since the start of the war, 825 Israeli soldiers have been killed…
(2024-12-30). Christmas in Palestine under the shadow of war and occupation. newarab.com 
Bethlehem – Even the Israeli military checkpoints in But the The city'
(2024-12-30). Aid groups demand end to Israel's attacks on Gaza hospitals. newarab.com 
The head of the "Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X. | "We repeat: stop attacks on hospitals. People in Gaza need access to health care. Humanitarians need access to provide health a…
(2024-12-30). Israel army to stay in south Lebanon beyond truce: report. newarab.com 
The Israel Hayom newspaper said the army was "considering" remaining in some control points in south Lebanon even after the 60 days specified in the agreement ends, adding that the topic has been discussed in recent days…
(2024-12-30). Israel pounds two Gaza hospitals as sixth baby dies from cold. newarab.com 
Overnight and early on Monday, Israeli forces the al-Wafaa Hospital where at least seven were killed and the al-Ahli hospital. | Gaza civil defence crews and witnesses confirmed many were critically wounded in t…
(2024-12-30). Israeli forces order evacuation in besieged northern Gaza town. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carrying out a weeks-long offensive in The fresh expulsion orders caused a new wave of displacement, although it was not immediately clear how many people were affected, the residents said. | Palestinian and United Nations offi…
(2024-12-30). 5 Journalists killed in Israeli bombing near Gaza hospital. ummid.com In what is recorded as the highest journalist causalities in a single day, as many five Al-Quds TV Channel reporters were killed in an Israeli bombing near al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza Thursday December 26, 2024.
(2024-12-30). Ben-Gvir storms Al Aqsa, sparks outrage. ummid.com Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed Masjid al Aqsa Compound in Occupied Jerusalem Thursday (December 26, 2024) sparking a huge worldwide outrage.
(2024-12-30). 'Imagined Reality': Bethlehem Pastor tears into Zionist idea of 'Greater Israel'. ummid.com The idea of "Greater Israel" that Israel and its supporters want the world to believe in order to create a Zionist state in Palestine is a case of 'imagined reality' based on incorrect interpretation of Bible, Rev. Munther Isaac said.
(2024-12-30). Is Israel's diplomatic isolation in Europe growing? independent.co.ug 
Standoff over closure of embassy in Dublin is unlikely to make Israel's complicated relations with the EU any easier COMMENT | DAVID EHL | After criticism from Ireland, Israel has closed its embassy in Dublin for the time being. It may be a sign that Israel's influence in Europe is waning. Even if a two-state solution …
(2024-12-30). "A Genocidal Project": Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Israel's Destruction of Gaza Health System. democracynow.org 
Gaza's Health Ministry has confirmed that close to 46,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's ongoing assault, but Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah estimates the true number is closer to 300,000. "This is literally and mathematically a genocidal project," says Abu-Sittah, a British Palestinian reconstructive surgeon who worked in Gaza for over a month treating patients at both Al-Shifa and Al-Ahli Baptist hospitals. Israel continues to attack what remains of the besieged territory's medical infrastructure. On Sunday, an Israeli attack on the upper floor of al-Wafa Hospital in Gaza City k…
(2024-12-30). Israeli butchery due to extreme cold in Gaza rises to 7. indybay.org The death toll due to the "bitter cold and frost" among displaced Palestinians living in tents has increased to seven, a number that is expected to rise further, according to a statement from Gaza's Government Media Office. | video at link: 2m 40s…
(2024-12-30). October 7: A History in Threads. counterpunch.org 
What follows is the final installment of 'October 7: A History in Threads,' which connects the present to the past 141 years of Zionism and Israel's occupation of Palestine. Please go here to see all of the 11 threads in this series that includes embroidered portraits of the ongoing Palestinian struggle for liberation. According to
(2024-12-30). BBC Exposé: Israeli Lobby and Government Collaborate in Free Speech Crackdown. mintpressnews.com 
Israeli lobbyists, organizations, and former intelligence operatives are actively working behind the scenes to suppress free speech, stifle debate at academic institutions, ban advocacy groups, and curtail the right to assembly. This coordinated effort has intensified during the ongoing Gaza war, with substantial complicity from Western governments and major social media platforms. | On December 17, the BBC published an
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter, Who Urged "Peace Not Apartheid" in Palestine, Dead at 100. truthout.org Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old. The 39th president served a single, tumultuous term in the White House from 1977 to 1981. As we begin our look at his life and legacy, we hear Carter's own words in a Democracy Now! interview discussing his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Carter criticized Israel's policies in the West Bank and Gaza… |
(2024-12-30). 6 Newborns Freeze to Death in Gaza — Just Miles From Trucks Carrying Aid. truthout.org At least six newborn babies have frozen to death over the past week in Gaza, after humanitarian groups have warned for months that Israeli forces are blocking the entry of crucial cold weather supplies to the besieged enclave. The latest death came on Monday, when 21-day-old Ali al-Batran died in the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza City. The baby's twin brother, Jumaa… |
(2024-12-30). UN Expert Urges Medical Boycott of Israel After It Detains Hospital Director. truthout.org The UN's top expert on the occupied Palestinian territories has called for medical professionals worldwide to cut ties with Israel after it destroyed northern Gaza's last operational hospital and abducted its director, sparking an outcry. UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese called on the medical community to act on Monday, as reports emerged that… |
(2024-12-30). Revuelta Interna en la BBC por Gaza. globalizacion.ca 
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(2024-12-30). Gaza al borde de la hambruna, alerta la ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) La Franja de Gaza está hoy cerca de entrar en una etapa de hambruna debido a la agresión y al bloqueo impuesto por Israel desde hace más de 14 meses, alertó la ONU.
(2024-12-30). Disarmageddon: Do We Have a Choice? transcend.org All religions have certain texts declared to be "sacred." One cannot question the directives or prophecies in them. Which raises an unusual question: If Jesus returned today, either in spirit or in person, would he become a peace activist? Would he speak out against nuclear war and Armageddon?>
(2024-12-30). Selected Articles: The "Oreshnik" Missile System: Moscow's Unrivaled Hypersonic Capabilities. Implications of Russia's "Non-Nuclear Deterrence". Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter Told Trump How to Put America First, But Will He Do It? pressenza.com With President Jimmy Carter's passing and Donald Trump about to return to the White House, it's a good time to recall a phone conversation that Carter had with Trump during his first term. Carter's advice would serve Trump well if he really wants to fulfill his campaign promise to Put America First—something he failed to do in his first term. | In April 2019, Jimmy Carter told his church congregation in Georgia that President Trump had
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter Told Trump How to Put America First, But Will He Do It? globalresearch.ca President Jimmy Carter's passing and Donald Trump about to return to the White House, it's a good time to recall a phone conversation that Carter had with Trump during his first term. Carter's advice would serve Trump well if …
(2024-12-30). Calls For A Migrant Labor Strike Grow On Social Media. popularresistance.org Since the xenophobia-fueled presidential re-election of Donald Trump, calls have been growing on social media for a pro-immigrant labor strike beginning on January 11, days before Trump is to take office. The emerging movement's goal is to highlight the social, cultural, and economic importance of immigrants in the United States. The Trump campaign's racist rhetoric — targeted at Latin Americans and Caribbean Islanders — is an urgent threat driving the need to speak out against his proposed immigration policies — such as the plan to conduct mass deportations.
(2024-12-30). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. popularresistance.org In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective West currently lacks. | Despite the collective efforts of NATO in arming, training, and backing Ukraine, Ukrainian forces continue to give ground at an accelerated rate across the entire line of contact amid the ongoing Russian Special Military Operation (SMO).
(2024-12-30). Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender To Fascism. popularresistance.org For decades, neoliberalism has systematically attacked the welfare state, undermined public institutions and weakened the foundations of collective well-being. Shrouded in the alluring language of liberty, it transforms market principles into a dominant creed, insisting that every facet of life conform to the imperatives of profit and economic efficiency. | But in reality, neoliberalism consolidates wealth in the hands of a financial elite, celebrates ruthless individualism, promotes staggering levels of inequality, perpetuates systemic injustices like racism and militarism, and commodifies everything, leaving no…
(2024-12-30). America's Health Insurance Grinches. popularresistance.org In the past two weeks, one thing has become crystal clear in America: the public outrage after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson exposed a seething fury over the health insurance racket. No amount of media finger-wagging at public perversity or partisan attempts to frame Luigi Mangione's act as a statement from the left or right can hide the reality: the people, from all sides, are livid about the healthcare system—and with good reason. | In the 21st century, Americans have expressed their view that healthcare is deteriorating, not advancing.
(2024-12-30). France's Covid-19 pandemic investrigation handling closed. plenglish.com Paris, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The Court of Justice of the French Republic (CJR) has closed the investigation into handling the Covid-19 pandemic, which involved high-ranking authorities, the press reports today.
(2024-12-30). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2024-12-30). Excess Deaths and Depopulation: Shall We Sit Around in Our Insouciance and Permit This to Happen? globalresearch.ca [This article was first published by GR in January 2024.] | Introductory Note: | Excess deaths — why is this not discussed in mainstream media? Why is this not top agenda in the Congress or Parliament?: | The compilation of relevant Global Research …
(2024-12-30). Digital Settler Colonialism, Gaza, and the Struggle for Palestinian Liberation. projectcensored.org In the first half of the show, Mickey sits down with Omar Zahzah, a Lebanese/Palestinian organizer, writer, poet, freelance journalist and assistant professor of Arab/Muslim ethnicities and diaspora studies at San Francisco State University. Omar discusses his forthcoming book from the Censored and Seven Stories presses titled Terms of Servitude: …
(2024-12-30). Deputy Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush announces "Promise and Commitment" campaign aimed at removing the effects of the Zionist aggression on Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Hezbollah Announces Reconstruction Plan, Vows Rebuilding Border Villages. english.almanar.com.lb Deputy Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush announced, on Monday in a press conference, the "Promise and Commitment" campaign aimed at removing the effects of the Zionist aggression on Lebanon. "Reconstruction is a national responsibility; this does not exempt the Lebanese government from assuming its responsibilities," his eminence said. Sheikh Daamoush indicated that …
(2024-12-30). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). President Unveils Plans to Reform Iran's Educational System. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced his administration's determination to reform the country's educational system and enhance its quality.
(2024-12-30). Iran, Oman Discuss Regional Situation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman talked about the latest regional developments at a meeting in Tehran.
(2024-12-30). Joint Actions Define Strategic Depth of Iran-China Ties: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The next "golden 50 years of future relations between Iran and China" will show that this journey marks the beginning of a new chapter in strategic cooperation between the two countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2024-12-30). United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres wishes the world Happy New Year. tvbrics.com 
"Together, we can make 2025 a new beginning"
(2024-12-30). Why Nepal's Gurkha fighters want to join India's army again. aljazeera.com Change of rules in Indian Army hiring scheme has affected young men in Nepal who are training to join armies worldwide.
(2024-12-30). At least 71 people killed in Ethiopia road accident. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-30). China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder. aljazeera.com Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March.
(2024-12-30). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,040. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,040th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-30). South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration. aljazeera.com Joint investigation unit requests arrest warrant for suspended president over brief imposition of martial law.
(2024-12-30). Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say. aljazeera.com Fire broke out on fifth floor of hotel near popular Khao San Road, fire department says.
(2024-12-30). Video: Five things Jimmy Carter will be remembered for. aljazeera.com Jimmy Carter was a one-term US president but many of his achievements came after he left office.
(2024-12-30). Video: US President Joe Biden pays tribute to Jimmy Carter. aljazeera.com Joe Biden remembered former US President Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100.
(2024-12-30). Australia beat India in 'one of the best' Tests to take series lead. aljazeera.com Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.
(2024-12-30). Salah says new Liverpool deal is 'far away'. aljazeera.com Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is a long way from extending his contract at Liverpool, which expires in the summer.
(2024-12-30). Sinking Mike Pompeo: Tucker Carlson, Assange and Trump. counterpunch.org 
Mike Pompeo's role in the first Trump administration as both director of the Central Intelligence Agency and US Secretary of State will be forever associated with the venom and desperation he had in targeting Julian Assange, a publisher who drove him to distraction and engendered mania. As the chief founder of WikiLeaks, Assange had regularly published
(2024-12-30). Hundreds arrested in Northern Cape on various charges. sanews.gov.za Hundreds arrested in Northern Cape on various charges | Police in the Northern Cape have arrested some 429 suspects during the weekly Safer Festive Season operations – a continuation of Operation Shanela. | According to a police statement, SA Police Service members arrested the suspects on a range of charges, including illegal possession of uncut diamonds, illicit mining, murder, rape, illegal dealing in liquor, dealing in drugs, undocumented persons, assaults, malicious damage to property, contravention of protection orders, house breaking and theft, theft out of motor vehicles and driving under the influence of…
(2024-12-30). Neither Stars nor Planets, JuMBOs are actually Protostars. ummid.com In major celestial breakthrough, scientists have claimed solving the mystery of JuMBOs – Jupiter-mass binary objects, the peculiar objects first discovered in 2023 by the James Webb Space (JWS) Telescope.
(2024-12-30). The Empire Burns The Middle East While US Homelessness Surges. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The US empire is up to its elbows in the middle east working frenetically to manipulate what happens there, while in the United States itself homelessness has taken another record-shattering leap forward.
(2024-12-30). New Sri Lankan president visits India on his first overseas trip. wsws.org President Dissanayake's selection of India to visit first is to signal his government's commitment to aligning Colombo with the US-led preparations for war against China.
(2024-12-30). El derrumbe europeo. cubadebate.cu Europa Occidental se resiste a admitir la derrota militar de la OTAN en Ucrania, al tiempo que vacila sobre su lugar en el nuevo orden global que tiene a la Federación rusa como un actor central junto a China y los Brics+. Los cambios se están sucediendo con una velocidad que la institucionalidad tradicional de los países colonizadores no logra procesar con sensatez y cordura.
(2024-12-30). Fascism and Radical Left Lunacy. counterpunch.org 
Donald, the idiot, the madman, the consummate cowardly thug is preparing to unleash shock and awe to paint his agenda onto the American and the world stage such as we have never seen before. Day one, two, three…infinity. He will attempt to unleash the hounds of horror. Why? To impose his horrendous agenda—of course. But
(2024-12-30). Teachers Turn to Study Groups for Anti-Racist Learning as History Is Whitewashed. truthout.org It is hard to overstate the burdens public school educators have been asked to carry over the last several years. There are the perennial stressors: inadequate funding, crumbling infrastructure, the inundation of schools with standardized testing, and too little time to plan, grade and collaborate with colleagues. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic: isolation, building closures, remote teaching… |
(2024-12-30). I Warned an Alberta Leftist Activist Mom About Vaccines in 2022. Last Month She Took Her 10-month Old for Flu and COVID-19 Shots and Her Baby Just Died Suddenly. globalresearch.ca 
I wrote this to Alberta mom Jessy Roos, an NDP activist, about pediatric COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. | I don't have the original post. I assume it was something about promoting mRNA vaccines in children. | . | . | . | . | . | . ….
(2024-12-30). Sixth Palestinian baby dies of hypothermia as cold grips Gaza. presstv.ir Another Palestinian baby dies of hypothermia as cold weather hits Gaza in the past days.
(2024-12-30). For pro-Palestinian protesters on U.S. campuses, 2024 began with a bang, ends in a whimper. haaretz.com At the end of the U.S. fall semester, Gaza war encampments appear to be fizzling out. Some blame repression of free speech, others cite fatigue. All sides say there are less visible sides to the pro-Palestinian protests that are still bubbling…
(2024-12-30). Revuelta Interna en la BBC por Gaza. globalizacion.ca
(2024-12-30). "Yes. The CIA entered Afghanistan Before the Russians" Zbigniew Brzezinski. globalresearch.ca According to this Nouvel Observateur (1998) interview with Zbigniew Brzezinski, the CIA's intervention in Afghanistan preceded the 1979 Soviet invasion. This decision of the Carter Administration in 1979 to intervene and destabilise Afghanistan is the root cause of Afghanistan's …
(2024-12-30). Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender to Fascism. globalresearch.ca For decades,
(2024-12-30). Rise of Urgent Suspected Cancer in the Thames Valley. globalresearch.ca New figures show that a record number of urgent suspected cancer referrals were made in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire this year. | A cancer research organisation said cancer patients across England already face "anxious waits for treatment", and called on the …
(2024-12-30). A Review of 2024 From the Oceans and the Seas. Ret. Admiral Cem Gàºrdeniz. globalresearch.ca The world has entered a period of geopolitical reckoning. The year 2024 has perhaps witnessed the bloodiest and most brutal developments of the last 80 years. The upcoming period will witness the revolutionary changes of the geopolitical clash period. The …
(2024-12-30). What Hanukkah Teaches About Violence. Prof. Yakov Rabkin. globalresearch.ca Biblical accounts teem with violent episodes. Just a few days ago, we read in the synagogue the story of Jacob's two sons, Levi and Simeon, massacring the entire male population of a city in a devious scheme using a religious …
(2024-12-30). No Longer Sustained by Education, Western Humanity Is in Death Throes. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Universities no longer produce educated people, and educated people are ceasing to exist. It is an interesting question, not to be discussed here, whether the disappearance of educated people is cause or result of the rise in barbarity that is …
(2024-12-30). Judges Said These Doctors Wrongly Denied Coverage. Insurers Still Employ Them. truthout.org In a New Orleans courtroom one afternoon this April, three federal appeals court judges questioned a lawyer for the country's largest health insurance company. They wanted to know why United Healthcare had denied coverage for a 15-year-old girl named Emily Dwyer, whose anorexia had taken such a toll on her body that she had arrived at a residential treatment facility wearing her 8-year-old… |
(2024-12-30). Network in Defense of Humanity Expresses Solidarity With Former Argentinian Ambassador to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Argentina chapter of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity (REDH) expressed its solidarity with the former ambassador of Argentina to Venezuela and former president of the South American Parliament (Parlasur), àìscar Laborde, following the attacks against him by Argentinian Security Minister Patricia Bullrich for delivering a letter to Argentinian policeman Nahuel Gallo, who is under criminal investigation in Venezuela. | "The ridiculous accusation of treason for the humanitarian gesture of delivering a letter from his family to the policeman detained in Venezuela, at the requ…
(2024-12-30). Billionaire Wealth Soared in 2024. So Did Child Hunger. truthout.org An analysis published Monday by the humanitarian group Save the Children estimates that roughly 35 kids across the globe were born into hunger every minute in 2024 — a year in which the world's billionaires saw their combined wealth surge to a record high. At least 18.2 million children were born into hunger this year, according to the new analysis, as war and climate-fueled extreme weather… |
(2024-12-30). Prince Shakur and Peter Gelderloos on the Changing Terrain of Struggle and Repression. itsgoingdown.org On this episode of The Beautiful Idea, with the second Trump administration only weeks away, we sit down to speak with two anarchist authors and thinkers, Peter Gelderloos and Prince Shakur. Peter is the author of such classics as How Non-Violence Protects the State and Worshiping Power, and has recently published two new books, They…
(2024-12-30). What is the Revolutionary Communist International proclaimed by the former International Marxist Tendency of Alan Woods?—Part 3. wsws.org What Woods, et al, now dare to dismiss as the defence by a "sect" of an "orthodoxy" disproved by events, as they themselves oriented to the counter-revolutionary bureaucracies, represented the essential struggle for the perspective of world socialist revolution and the international party required for its realisation.
(2024-12-30). Trudeau government scrapes all names from "Victims of Communism" monument in attempt to hide Canada's patronage of Nazi collaborators and war criminals. wsws.org No member of the Liberal government was allowed to show their face at the inauguration ceremony, for fear it would once again draw public attention to the Canadian state's longstanding and ongoing patronage of fascist forces.
(2024-12-30). Lo sviluppo delle relazioni bilaterali tra Vietnam e Giappone. strategic-culture.su A inizio dicembre, il Presidente dell'Assemblea Nazionale del Vietnam, Tr·∫ßn Thanh M·∫´n, ha visitato ufficialmente Giappone e Singapore, rafforzando i legami diplomatici con entrambi i Paesi. Questo articolo esplora il rafforzamento delle relazioni bilaterali tra Vietnam e Giappone, con prospettive future promettenti. | Segue nostro Ad inizio dicembre, il Presidente dell'Assemblea Nazionale del Vietnam…
(2024-12-30). Un anno di disastri "all'italiana" strategic-culture.su Il risultato del 2024 per l'Italia e il governo di Giorgia Meloni e quali previsioni si possono fare per il 2025? | Segue nostro Un'Italia che non cambia | In Italia abbiamo un detto in politica "cambiare tutto affinché niente cambi": cambiano i governi, cambiano i partiti politici, cambiano le dinamiche internazionali, ma alla fine non cambia niente nel Paese. Come mai? Il problema è radicato nella incapacità di andare oltre il sistema…
(2024-12-30). Corporal Hasan: The Last Guard of Al-Aqsa. ummid.com Corporal Hasan stood guard at Masjid al Aqsa for approximately 65 years since the Ottomans retreated from Palestine.
(2024-12-30). An Idiot's Guide to Propaganda: How to cook the data (Part 6). expose-news.com Last year, Aaron Hertzberg compiled an idiot's guide on how to convince the masses that there is a deadly pandemic, when there isn't one, and pretend there are no injuries caused by …
(2024-12-30). Croatia's presidential race heads to second round. peoplesdispatch.org Incumbent president Zoran Milanoviƒá fell just short of securing a first-round victory in Croatia's The race featured six other candidates in addition to Primorac and Milanoviƒá, who comes from the ranks of the Soc…
(2024-12-30). Brazil reduces teenage pregnancies in a decade. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Brazil has halved the number of adolescent births in the last decade, according to preliminary data from the Live Birth Information System, cited today by local media.
(2024-12-30). Cuba congratulates Prime Minister of DPRK. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero congratulated his counterpart from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Pak Thae Song, according to a notification from the Antillean nation's Foreign Ministry.
(2024-12-30). Mujica recovering at home after being discharged from hospital. plenglish.com Montevideo, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's former president, José Mujica, is progressing 'as expected' after having a stent placed in the esophagus where cancer was detected in April.
(2024-12-30). Estrellas Orientales ganan serie regular de la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habna, 30 dic (RHC) Las Estrellas Orientales ganaron este domingo la serie regular de la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol 2024-2025, al vencer 2-1 a Tigres del Licey en 10 entradas, en partido celebrado en el Estadio Tetelo Vargas, en San Pedro de Macorís.
(2024-12-30). Albornoz quiere regresar al trono del ajedrez en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Reconquistar el cetro cubano del ajedrez se erige como la principal meta del camagàºeyano Carlos Daniel Albornoz durante 2025, después de una temporada que le dejó sensaciones encontradas.
(2024-12-30). Exhiben en municipio pinareño de Guane excelentes resultados en la Mortalidad Infantil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Por tercer año consecutivo el municipio pinareño de Guane mantiene en cero la mortalidad infantil, uno de los indicadores que hablan en favor del Programa de Atención Materno Infantil (PAMI) en el país.
(2024-12-30). Pintor Ascanio donó en Italia obra dedicada a la Revolución cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El reconocido pintor cubano Ascanio, radicado en Italia, donó a la Embajada de su país en Roma una obra dedicada al aniversario 66 del triunfo de la Revolución en esa nación, que hoy se exhibe en la misión diplomática.
(2024-12-30). Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno con participación popular. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) ´En todo lo que hagamos, lo primero que hay que pensar es cómo va a participar el pueblo: la unidad la da la participación ª, expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en la reunión del Consejo de Ministros, correspondiente al mes de diciembre.
(2024-12-30). Jóvenes enfrentarán máximos retos del ciclismo en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Jóvenes ciclistas enfrentarán los mayores retos de ese deporte en sus compromisos internacionales en 2025, quienes a su vez asumirán el nuevo ciclo olímpico, encabezados por los menores de 23 años.
(2024-12-30). Cuba felicita a Primer Ministro de República Democrática de Corea. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, felicitó a su par de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), Pak Thae Song, asegura hoy una notificación del ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación antillana.
(2024-12-30). Con ayuda de Cuba, Panamá se beneficiará de eficaz método para iletrados. radiohc.cu Veintitrés años después de perfilarse el método cubano "Yo sí puedo", el cual combina números y letras para enseñar a leer y escribir, se abre camino nuevamente en Panamá.
(2024-12-30). Béisbol5: un capítulo dorado para Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) En el universo del Béisbol5, donde la agilidad, la estrategia y el compañerismo se conjugan en un vibrante espectáculo, el año 2024 marcó un capítulo dorado para Cuba.
(2024-12-30). Alertan en Brasil sobre ultraderecha y mercado contra Lula en 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El Gobierno del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, enfrascado hoy en la recuperación de la democracia en Brasil, enfrentará en 2025 dos grandes desafíos: la extrema derecha y el cerco liderado por el mercado.
(2024-12-30). Realizarán cacerolazo verde por derecho al aborto en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) Miembros de organizaciones feministas y de derechos humanos participarán hoy en un "cacerolazo verde" para conmemorar los cuatro años de aprobada la Ley de Acceso a la Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo (IVE) en Argentina.
(2024-12-30). Urge unidad como garantía para desarrollo en el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) La secretaria general de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom), Carla Barnett, calificó 2024 como un año de grandes desafíos y confirmó la necesidad de trabajar colectivamente en estrategias para el desarrollo.
(2024-12-30). Al año nuevo con nuevas ganas, inteligencia y manos propias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) Este 2024 ha sido para Cuba un desafío colosal contra las adversidades: ciclones, terremotos, desconexiones del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (sen), apagones por insuficiente capacidad de generación eléctrica, precios altos, dificultades para completar la canasta familiar normada, falta de combustibles, de transporte, de medicamentos…
(2024-12-30). La unidad la da la participación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Sesionó la reunión del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de diciembre. Entre otros temas, se aprobaron los Objetivos y Proyecciones de Gobierno para 2025, así como el Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno para el próximo año.
(2024-12-30). Regrouping against the MAGA ambush — since cash, ground game, candidate- and campaign-quality got demoted. nationofchange.org What ambushed Harris were targeted billionaire payola, years of leverage from phony, online propaganda, bought rightwing influencers, and decades of dishonest FOX noise.
(2024-12-30). Should Russia cut a real estate deal with Ukraine to end the war? strategic-culture.su
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(2024-12-30). Petition against the frame-up of the Socialist Laborers Party in Turkey. wsws.org The Socialist Laborers Party in Turkey has launched a petition against the frame-up "terror" charges targeting its leader and many members. The World Socialist Web Site and the Sosyalist Eşitlik Grubu, notwithstanding their political differences with the SLP, oppose this sham police operation and support the petition.
(2024-12-30). Kenyan trade unions suppress strike action by doctors, airport workers. wsws.org The industrial action would have seen thousands of aviation and health care workers down tools for several days, shutting airports during one of the busiest times of the year for international travel and significantly impacting 50 public hospitals across Kenya.
(2024-12-30). Taliban leader bans windows overlooking women's areas. newarab.com 
The According to a statement released late Saturday by the Taliban government spokesman, new buildings should not have windows through which it is possible to see "the courtyard, kitchen, neighbour's well and other places usually used by women". | "Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards or collecting water from we…
(2024-12-30). The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women. newarab.com 
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in It comes two years after they told In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to o…
(2024-12-30). Decoding Afghanistan, Pakistan Strained Relationship. ummid.com The once honky-dory relationship between Pakistani military and its protégé, the Taliban in Afghanistan has gone sour, and there seems to be no end to the escalation between the two neighbors as of now.
(2024-12-30). Elon Musk Op-Ed in German Newspaper Prompts Editor to Resign in Protest. truthout.org An editor for a prominent newspaper in Germany has resigned in protest after the paper published an op-ed in which billionaire Elon Musk endorsed a far right political party. Earlier this month, Musk signaled his support for Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of elections set to be held in that country in February. AfD is widely recognized as a reactionary political party… |
(2024-12-30). A Trump Inauguration Event Is Charging $100K for Donors to "Pray" With Him. truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reportedly planning an interfaith prayer session the day before he assumes office that requires attendees to pay hefty sums of money to his inauguration committee in order to participate. The cost of tickets to several of the inauguration events happening in the run-up to and on Inauguration Day — January 20, 2025 — was published by Axios… |
(2024-12-30). Watchdog Raises Concerns Over Trump Border Czar's Conflicts of Interest. truthout.org A watchdog group that has sounded the alarm about various picks for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's next administration released a Monday report focused on the consulting and nonprofit work of incoming immigration official Tom Homan. Homan, who was acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Trump's first term, is set to serve as "border czar… |
(2024-12-30). Plane crash in South Korea leaves 179 dead. wsws.org Aviation experts have raised numerous questions about the cause of the tragic Jeju Air accident, but at this stage many details are still unknown.
(2024-12-30). South Korea's acting president impeached amid ongoing protests. wsws.org Han assumed presidential duties on December 14, when President Yoon Suk-yeol was also impeached and suspended from office over his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.
(2024-12-30). Victorian Liberal leader ousted in further shift to right by Australian political establishment. wsws.org The party-room election of Brad Battin, a "law and order" ex-police officer, marks a political realignment not just in Victoria, Australia's second most populous state, but nationally.
(2024-12-30). Assessing popular music in 2024. wsws.org In a year of historic crises and growing working class opposition, popular music in 2024 remained largely removed from the burning issues shaping global reality, with some notable exceptions.
(2024-12-30). Brazilian pseudo-lefts work to divert campaign to cut workweek into dead end of parliamentary politics. wsws.org In recent months, a campaign for the reduction of the workweek has gone viral on social media and received significant attention from Brazil's corporate media.
(2024-12-30). This week in history: December 30-January 5. wsws.org NY state to pay Attica victims; top Nixon aides convicted in Watergate scandal; Soviet trial of Japanese war criminals; Stalin steps up slander of Trotsky.
(2024-12-30). UAW leaving Kokomo workers in limbo as Stellantis-StarPlus Energy lease deal finalized at battery plant. wsws.org The UAW has been forcing laid-off Stellantis workers in Kokomo to work at the new battery plant, where workers face low pay, multiple safety hazards and a host of uncertainties.
(2024-12-30). Homelessness in US has doubled under Biden. wsws.org The latest report shows an 18 percent rise in 2024, with only a trickle of federal aid compared to the hundreds of billions wasted on war.
(2024-12-30). Bodycam footage shows New York state correction officers beating prisoner to death. wsws.org The brutalization of human beings in the huge American prison gulag, with its nearly 2 million inmates, accounting for about 25 percent of the world's prisoners, is entirely routine.
(2024-12-30). The Importance of Medical Records in Car Accident Claims. moguldom.com Car accidents are an unfortunate reality for many, often resulting in serious injuries and significant emotional and financial challenges. If you've been involved in a car crash in Lancaster, California, it's crucial to understand the importance of gathering and maintaining detailed medical records to support your claim. At Kuzyk Law, we offer a free case …
(2024-12-30). 7 Unbeatable Benefits of Buying Instagram Followers. moguldom.com In today's competitive social media scene, the practice of purchasing Instagram followers is growing as users seek effective ways to increase their visibility and brand presence. And with this method, your account looks more established, gaining attention from potential followers and IG's algorithm. As other content creators solely focus all their energy on only strategic …
(2024-12-30). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-30). Turkey jails 7 journalists and media workers, places one under house arrest. evrensel.net
(2024-12-30). The New York Times Doesn't Know About the Affordable Care Act. cepr.net That is the only possible conclusion from this NYT column on the difficulty that people in the restaurant industry face getting health care insurance. The piece literally does not mention the Affordable Care Act (ACA) once either directly or indirectly. For example, a serious discussion would have noted the substantial subsidies that are available to …
(2024-12-30). Renewable energy finally sails off into the past. onlineopinion.com.au None of these solutions are yet commercially realistic for production designs, but they do tick the box for the company's corporate image in window dressing, striving towards the hallowed zero emissions.
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter's wide-ranging impact. america.cgtn.com 
Around the world, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being remembered for his time in office and his dedication to public service after his presidency. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2024-12-30). Trump news in 2024, ahead of second presidency. america.cgtn.com 
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's key political promises centered on his America First slogan. On the domestic front, he doubled down on illegal immigration and articulated a hardline toward American allies regarding foreign policy. Poppie Mphuthing reports.
(2024-12-30). While scientific evidence shows CO2 is life-sustaining, the "official narrative" continues to gaslight its crucial role in our world. expose-news.com Emerging scientific evidence challenges the narrative that carbon dioxide (CO2) is harmful, highlighting its role in global greening, increased agricultural yields and biodiversity restoration. Studies indicate the atmosphere is already saturated with …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: 20% Of Rape Kits Remain Untested Despite Federal Funding. theonion.com 
Despite a federal program designed to clear backlogs of DNA evidence from rape cases, state and local officials around the country chose not to test about 20% of kits and secured few convictions from those that were analyzed. What do you think?
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: Gym Installs Confusing New Equipment To Mess With Anyone Joining In January. theonion.com MINNEAPOLIS—Cackling in gleeful anticipation, the staff at local gym Verve Fitness reportedly installed confusing new equipment Monday to mess with anyone joining in January. "Good luck getting back in shape, idiots—you'll never figure out how to use all these pulleys," said fitness director Kyle Cates, who showed off the newly renovated cardio floor where the …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: Man Lies About Having Seen Any Movies At All To Impress Friends. theonion.com CHICAGO—Insisting that he thought what he had seen was great despite his complete lack of experience with the visual art form, local man Nick Tyler reportedly lied Monday about having seen any movies at all in order to impress his friends. "Oh yeah, it's so fantastic how the images moved and there was audio and …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: Tips For Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain. theonion.com The holiday season is here, meaning millions are celebrating by indulging in festive beverages and big meals. The Onion shares tips for avoiding gaining weight over the holidays. Incorporate physical activity into family gatherings by announcing "I'm gonna do a backflip" as soon as you arrive. Buy whatever supplement the doctors with podcasts are currently …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: What To Know About 'Squid Game' Season 2. theonion.com Three years after it first premiered, Squid Game is returning to Netflix. Here is what you need to know about the second season of the hit dystopian drama. Q: When is it coming out? A: At the exact moment when you get kicked off your ex's Netflix account. Q: Will this season also require audiences …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: World's Oldest Known Wild Bird Lays Egg At 74. theonion.com 
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and the world's oldest known wild bird, laid an egg at the approximate age of 74, a feat given that members of the species usually only live for 12-40 years. What do you think?
(2024-12-30). Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers Weekly Schedule December 30th, 2024 — January 3rd, 2025. urbancny.com 
The Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers is located on the third floor of City Hall For the most up to date information on meetings, cancellations, and other notices, please check the City website Monday, December 30th | No Meetings Scheduled | Tuesday, December 31st | No Meetings Scheduled | Wednesday, January 1st | City Hall will be Closed in Observance of the New Year's Day Holiday | Thursday, January 2nd | 5: 30 p.m. Citizen Review Board Meeting | Friday, January 3rd | No Meetings Scheduled…
(2024-12-30). UAE and Iran Hold Talks To Boost Cooperation and Regional Stability. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Peace and Complexity in the Middle East. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). EcoWaste Coalition Enjoins Families to Go "Iwas Paputoxic" for a Safer New Year's Eve Revelry. pressenza.com 
30 December 2024, Quezon City. As the clock ticks down to a brand new year, the environmental and health advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition led a community meeting and caravan enjoining the public to go "Iwas Paputoxic." | Organized in collaboration with the leadership of Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City, the event urged residents to avoid the use of "paputoxic" (a term introduced by the EcoWaste Coalition to emphasize the toxic effects of "paputok" or firecrackers) in welcoming 2025. | Bagong Silangan, a highly populated area of some 152,000 citizens, is a partner community of the EcoWaste Coalition for it…
(2024-12-30). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #624. wattsupwiththat.com In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies…
(2024-12-30). Luigi Mangione's indictment is another example of the dangers of terror charges. mronline.org 
The indictment comes as some states expand terror laws to ensnare protesters who block "critical infrastructure."
(2024-12-30). RTMC gets tough on unlawful motorists. sanews.gov.za RTMC gets tough on unlawful motorists | Twenty-two motorists are set to appear in court in the new year on charges of bribery and corruption. | | The 22 were arrested by members of the National Traffic Police for alleged bribery across various parts of Limpopo, said the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in a statement. | | "The motorists allegedly attempted to induce traffic officers to ignore violations of traffic rules by offering them money. Many of the motorists were caught driving without driving licences. They produced money to avoid arrest for their transgressions," said the RTMC on Sunday. | | The…
(2024-12-30). Simelane to visit communities affected by Cape Town fires. sanews.gov.za Simelane to visit communities affected by Cape Town fires | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will today oversee the delivery of building materials to communities affected by fires in Cape Town. | | The Minister will be joined on her visit by Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala where they will engage with informal settlements dwellers affected by the recent fire disaster. | | They will also assess progress being made with regards to the provisions of the emergency housing guidelines – that is rebuild, relocation, restoration and repairs. | | "Their programme will include a visit to the Wag 'n Bietjie informa…
(2024-12-30). Extra police vigilance on N1 following spiking incidents. sanews.gov.za Extra police vigilance on N1 following spiking incidents | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) are stepping up efforts to clamp down on crime on the N1, following a surge in spiking incidents on that stretch of road. | | In a statement posted on social media, the City of Johannesburg Department of Public Safety strongly condemned the criminal behaviour. | | "The MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, is deeply outraged by the reckless criminal acts on the N1 North between the Soweto Highway and Maraisburg Off-ramps and the N1 South between Maraisburg and Ran…
(2024-12-30). Law enforcement beefed up as the New Year approaches. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement beefed up as the New Year approaches | The National Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to drive with caution and respect the rules of the road as the new year approaches. | The corporation said stricter enforcement is in place as holidaymakers make their way across the country. | "Law enforcement will be tighter on the roads and around places of entertainment to ensure the safety of all road users on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and when holiday makers start travelling back to home after the festive season holidays. | "More than one million vehicles have been stop…
(2024-12-30). No load shedding implemented for nine months. sanews.gov.za No load shedding implemented for nine months | Eskom has now reached more than nine months without having to implement load shedding. | This, the energy utility said, marks a significant milestone in its "commitment to providing reliable electricity to South Africa". | "As of [Friday] Eskom has successfully completed over…275 consecutive days…without implementing load shedding since 26 March 2024. This achievement underscores Eskom's dedication to addressing the country's energy challenges through its investment in the Generation Recovery Plan and enhanced maintenance protocols. | "Eskom continues to utilise…
(2024-12-30). Petrol, diesel prices to increase. sanews.gov.za Petrol, diesel prices to increase | Holidaymakers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as they make their way back home following the announcement that all grades of petrol and diesel are expected to increase from New Year's Day, this Wednesday. | The price of LP Gas is also expected to increase with a decrease in the cost of paraffin. | This was announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). | The price adjustments for fuel, paraffin and gas are as follows: | Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): 19c increase. | Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): 12c increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): 7c increase. | Diesel (…
(2024-12-30). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2024-12-30). Judge based on visible evidence- Reminder to Eldad Beck. salaficentre.com 
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(2024-12-30). The Danger of Procrastination and Overconfidence. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Most High, said: ÿ£ŸéŸÑŸéŸÖŸí ŸäŸéÿ£ŸíŸÜŸê ŸÑŸêŸÑŸéŸëÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ¢ŸÖŸéŸÜŸèŸàÿß ÿ£ŸéŸÜ ÿ™ŸéÿÆŸíÿ¥ŸéÿπŸé…
(2024-12-30). Is 2025 the year of assisted suicide? strategic-culture.su The "right to die" movement is gaining momentum in the states. | By Nic ROWAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Most Americans…
(2024-12-30). Queda de avià£o civil azeri no Cazaquistà£o. Tragédia acidental ou provocaàßà£o monstruosa? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). Reino Unido se recursa a romper com o neocolonialismo em suas relaàßàµes com o Sul Global. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). The U.S. State doesn't aim at the well-being of its citizens. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). White House: President Joe Biden announces new $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Climate change is depleting plant nutrition, threatening herbivores from grasshoppers to giant pandas. nationofchange.org Rising CO2 levels are driving faster plant growth but reducing nutrient density, with alarming impacts across ecosystems.gian…
(2024-12-30). 10 inequality victories in 2024. nationofchange.org Our year-end review of 10 of the most inspiring inequality wins, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
(2024-12-30). Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100. newarab.com 
Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, the same small town where he was born. He once ran a peanut farm before becoming governor of the Peach State and running for the White House.
(2024-12-30). Iran says one arrested after suicide blast kills officer. newarab.com 
The attack took place Saturday in the southern coastal city of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iranian media reported.
(2024-12-30). Jailed PKK leader says 'ready' to support Turkey peace drive. newarab.com 
(2024-12-30). Morocco's Family Code reform pleases no one, especially women. newarab.com 
(2024-12-30). Sudan government rejects UN-backed famine declaration. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government strongly rejected on Sunday a report backed by the United Nations which determined that famine had The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) review, which UN agencies use, follows repeated warnings from the IPC said last week that…
(2024-12-30). Turkey announces $14b development plan for Kurdish southeast. newarab.com 
The announcement comes amid increased hopes for an end to a decades-long insurgency waged by the outlawed
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter's life and legacy in the Middle East. newarab.com 
After nearly two years in hospice following years of cancer, 100-year-old former US president For the US president who oversaw a landmark Middle East peace treaty, it is ironic but perhaps fitting that he is more known for his life after politics. | The 39th president of the United States was probably best known during his one term for overseeing the Camp David Accords between
(2024-12-30). Egypt tests new extension of the Suez Canal. newarab.com 
Two ships used the new extension on Saturday, a statement from the Suez Canal Authority said. | Authority chief Osama Rabie said the development in the canal's southern region will "enhance navigational safety and reduce the effects of wa…
(2024-12-30). Two dead as light aircraft crashes off UAE coast: authority. newarab.com 
A light aircraft crashed Sunday off the coast of "A light aircraft operated by the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea, claiming the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot," said the General Civil Aviation Authority in a statement. | It added that an investigation had been launched "to determine the cause" of the deadly crash. | The statement said the victims were of Indian and Pakistani nationality. | "The crash o…
(2024-12-30). A year in Review: LifeSiteNews' pick of stories from 2024. expose-news.com The following is LifeSiteNews' pick of stories from 2024. They include assassination attempts on a US presidential candidate, a Pope who preached religious universalism, open blasphemy at the Olympics and courageous pro-lifers …
(2024-12-30). A Language for the Exhilaration of Being Alive: The Poetic Physicist Alan Lightman on Music and the Universe. transcend.org It may even be that music is the language of time, mathematics its alphabet. "It is less about music being scientific and more about the universe being musical," said cosmologist and jazz saxophonist Stephon Alexander.
(2024-12-30). Contribution of Non-Muslim Journalists in Promotion of Urdu Journalism. ummid.com The book focusses on the role and contribution of non-Muslim i.e. Hindu, Sikh and Christian journalists in promoting Urdu journalism in India.
(2024-12-30). Developed: New scan method that reveals secrets of lung function. ummid.com A team of researchers at Newcastle University has developed a new technique of scanning lungs that is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time.
(2024-12-30). CA Final Nov 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) CA Final Novermber 2024 result can be checked on the official website 'icai.nic.in' following the steps given here.
(2024-12-30). Intel marks 50th anniversary of 8080 Microprocessor. ummid.com Tech giant Intel marks the 50th anniversary of 8080 — believed to be one of the most important products in tech history and considered the first true general-purpose microprocessor.
(2024-12-30). Manmohan Singh, the Architect of Economic Reforms in India, no more. ummid.com Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India for two consecutive term who laid the foundation of strong Indian Economy, passed away in New Delhi Thursday December 26, 2024.
(2024-12-30). The Most Shameful Moment of 2024. ummid.com The most shameful moment of the Year 2024 was recorded and captured on cameras in Washington D.C. — the Capital City of the United States of America, on July 24, 2024.
(2024-12-30). CA Nov 2024 Final Result Out – Full Toppers List. ummid.com Heramb Maheshwari, Rishab Ostwal R, Riya Kunjankumar Shah and Kinjal Ajmera are among the toppers of the CA Final exams held in November 2024 the results of which were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Friday night.
(2024-12-30). Bitcoin loses esteem after crossing $100,000 historic mark. ummid.com Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, after a remarkable feat of crossing $100,000 mark earlier this month ago, showing signs of losing esteem.
(2024-12-30). MAH MCA CET 2025: Registration Starts, Last Date Jan 25. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration for MAH MCA CET 2025 to be held for admission in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) PG course for the year 2025-26.
(2024-12-30). All passengers, except two, dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have confirmed dead all passengers, except two.
(2024-12-30). MHT CET 2025 (PCB and PM) dates officially confirmed. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the date and schedule of MHT CET 2025 – PCM and PCB groups, both on its official website.
(2024-12-30). Muslim Newsmakers of 2024. ummid.com Team ummid.com looks back at the year that was, and chronicled below some of the Muslim Newsmakers of 2024.
(2024-12-30). Lexus to showcase BEV concept cars at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. ummid.com Automobile leader Lexus is set to showcase a wide range of its next generation and futuristic battery electric vehicle (BEV) concept cars, especially it's much talked about LF-ZC at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025.
(2024-12-30). Amazing but True: Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to wait 25 years for their turn. ummid.com If you are in Indonesia and wish to perform Hajj, you will have to wait for over 25 years, it comes to fore after a glance at the waiting list in the country.
(2024-12-30). JEE Advanced 2025 | Information Brochure, Registration, Admit Card. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Information Brochure on its official website jeeadv.ac.in which provides the complete schedule of the important entrance test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, online registration and admit card release date besides related information.
(2024-12-30). All passengers except two presumed dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have presumed dead all passengers except two.
(2024-12-30). Budaka Deputy RDC killed in yet another road crash on Jinja-Iganga higway. independent.co.ug 
Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Budaka Deputy District Resident District Commissioner, Nusula Nabukalu, has been killed in a road crash. The crash occurred on Sunday, along the Jinja-Iganga highway in Mayuge District. The road crash involved the RDC's vehicle, a Toyota Double Cabin registration number UG 4803C. She was from Nawansinga Village in Iganga …
(2024-12-30). Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100. independent.co.ug 
HOUSTON | Xinhua | Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed. "Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia," the center announced on social media X, formerly known …
(2024-12-30). Inzu Ya Masaba: Sacked Prime Minister speaks out. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charles Walimbwa Peke, the former Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaba, has expressed his displeasure following his dismissal during the recent cabinet reshuffle. On Saturday, Mike Mudoma, the Cultural Leader of Inzu Ya Masaba, announced changes to his cabinet, replacing Walimbwa with Paulo Mwambu as Prime Minister. Speaking to the …
(2024-12-30). Medical association demands crackdown on 'Doctors' in health sector. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has said that the year has seen an increasing number of individuals masquerading as health workers which endangers the lives of unsuspecting people seeking health services. Speaking to URN in an interview, Dr Herbert Luswata, the association president said while this year has seen …
(2024-12-30). S. Korea to inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes following passenger jet crash. independent.co.ug 
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea's transport ministry said on Monday that it will inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes in the country after the same passenger jet of Jeju Air crashed on Sunday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport planned to conduct the special inspection of all B737-800, operated mostly by low-cost domestic airlines, …
(2024-12-30). Talk World Radio: U.S. Government Funds Other Nations' Militaries More Than It Funds Climate Protection. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, a new analysis finds that over the past decade the U.S. government has given to foreign nations' militaries 40 times the money it has paid into the Green Climate …
(2024-12-30). Homelessness in US has doubled under Biden. indybay.org The number of homeless people living in shelters or on the streets topped 770,000 this year, according to the annual report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development released Friday, a rise of 18 percent over 2023. That is more homeless people than the population of Seattle, Detroit, Boston or Atlanta. Homeless Americans outnumber the inhabitants of Washington DC, the capital city of the richest country in the world.
(2024-12-30). Jeff Bezos gives Pirbright Institute £7.3 million to "define" what an anti-methane vaccine for cows needs to achieve. expose-news.com As part of his Earth Fund grants, Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has awarded a £7.3 million grant to a UK-based project aimed at reducing cattle emissions through a potential new vaccine to …
(2024-12-30). Accidente de un avión civil azerbaiyano en Kazajstán. øTragedia accidental o monstruosa provocación? strategic-culture.su Cabe esperar que los intentos de los adversarios rusos de politizar esta tragedia y usarla para debilitar las relaciones de confianza entre naciones históricamente cercanas estén condenados al fracaso. | àönete a nosotros en , y .
(2024-12-30). Acuerdo Mercosur-UE, øun nuevo ALCA? strategic-culture.su Esperemos que las contradicciones internas de la Unión Europea se desarrollen y generen más malestar entre los agricultores de varios países, obligando a los gobiernos a dar marcha atrás. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2024-12-30). Cuba: Un ejemplo de justicia frente a la hipocresía de EEUU. cubadebate.cu En 1997, Cuba fue víctima de una serie de atentados terroristas en hoteles de La Habana. Uno de los autores materiales de estos crímenes, el salvadoreño Raúl Ernesto Cruz León, fue detenido, juzgado y condenado a muerte en Cuba. Sin embargo, en un acto de coherencia y humanidad, el sistema legal cubano conmutó su pena por 30 años de prisión. Hoy, tras cumplir su condena, Cruz León ha sido liberado, demostrando que Cuba respeta sus leyes y garantiza justicia, incluso para quienes han cometido graves delitos.
(2024-12-30). øQué pretende el nuevo jefe de Misión en la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Contra la Revolución cubana los yanquis no hacen nada por gusto, su accionar siempre responde a un plan para intentar derrocarla, o al menos desestabilizar el orden interno. La historia así lo recoge en múltiples documentos y hechos. Por esa razón lo publicado en X, por la representación diplomática de Estados Unidos en La Habana el 10 de diciembre del 2024, hace pensar que algo se pudiera estar cocinando por Mike Hammer, recientemente nombrado como jefe de esa Misión, al asegurar que había sostenido un encuentro con Berta Soler Fernández y Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello, dos desgastadas figuras de la contrarrevolu…
(2024-12-30). Sobre la cancha: El gran recuerdo de O Rei. cubadebate.cu Otra vez camina por el vestuario, siente el silencio, pero ahí está la 10. Tras vestir nuevamente de corto se dispone a pisar el rectángulo verde, el mismo escenario donde su arte con la otrora blanquinegra hizo del fútbol el idioma más universal. Se acerca a la línea, es el último en entrar, todos aguardan conscientes de que sin él el balón no desea rodar. Edson Arantes do Nascimento se presenta como lo que siempre fue, alguien capaz de traspasar la etiqueta de inmortal, de leyenda.
(2024-12-30). Al menos 71 pasajeros mueren tras caída de un camión a un río en Etiopía. cubadebate.cu El portavoz del Gobierno regional de Sidama, en el sur de Etiopía, Wosenyeleh Simion, informó que al menos 71 personas murieron por la caída de un camión de pasajeros en un río, en el distrito de Bona. Simion dijo a Reuters este lunes que, como resultado del accidente, fallecieron 68 hombres y tres mujeres.
(2024-12-30). Guardia Civil española incauta siete toneladas de cocaína en Sevilla. cubadebate.cu La Guardia Civil incautó siete toneladas de cocaína en una finca de Coria del Río (Sevilla), el mayor alijo interceptado hasta la fecha introducido en narcolanchas en el sur español. Como resultado de la operación, que tuvo lugar el 27 de diciembre, fueron detenidas tres personas. Además de la droga, se decomisaron tres armas de fuego. Entre ellas, un fusil AK-47.
(2024-12-30). Guterres urge a abandonar lo antes posible el camino del "colapso climático" cubadebate.cu En su mensaje de Año Nuevo, el secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, advirtió que el mundo va camino a la "ruina" si no se toman medidas inmediatas ante el cambio climático. "Estamos presenciando el colapso climático en tiempo real. Este camino está abocado a la ruina y tenemos que abandonarlo lo antes posible", afirmó.
(2024-12-30). Trump pierde la apelación por difamación y abuso sexual contra la periodista E. Jean Carroll. cubadebate.cu Un panel de un tribunal federal de apelaciones ha confirmado este lunes el veredicto de un jurado que declara responsable al presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de abusar sexualmente de la periodista E. Jean Carroll, así como de difamarla, y le ordena pagar cinco millones de dólares.
(2024-12-30). Díaz-Canel destaca resultados del Hospital Ortopédico Fructuoso Rodríguez. cubadebate.cu Como una experiencia muy alentadora, calificó el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, los resultados en la atención al paciente, la investigación, la innovación y la alimentación que ha logrado el colectivo de uno de los centros médicos de la capital. Lo acompañó el miembro del Buró Político y primer ministro, Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2024-12-30). øQué pretende el nuevo jefe de Misión en la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Contra la Revolución cubana los yanquis no hacen nada por gusto, su accionar siempre responde a un plan para intentar derrocarla, o al menos desestabilizar el orden interno. La historia así lo recoge en múltiples documentos y hechos.
(2024-12-30). Respuesta a "Con los educadores presentes, una penta ensalada gigante de fin de año" cubadebate.cu Con los números de los doce meses de un año, debes construir el número 2025, como bienvenida al nuevo año. La única restricción es usar solamente una vez cada número del 1 al 12. Puedes utilizar cualquier operador matemático y cualquier cantidad de paréntesis. Trata de resolverlo con la mayor eficiencia posible. Vamos por partes.
(2024-12-30). Selección argentina de fútbol gana premio a mejor equipo de 2024. cubadebate.cu La selección masculina argentina de fútbol ganó el premio al mejor equipo de 2024 otorgado por la Asociación Internacional de Prensa Deportiva. El equipo albiceleste, monarca de la Copa América, recibió 579 votos para llevarse el primer puesto, por tercera vez consecutiva. Los sudamericanos aventajaron a la escuadra española y el Real Madrid.
(2024-12-30). Gaceta Oficial publica Ley del Presupuesto del Estado para 2025. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial No. 127 (ordinaria), de este 30 de diciembre, publicó la Ley 174, del Presupuesto del Estado para 2025, aprobada por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Cuarto Periodo Ordinario de Sesiones de la X Legislatura.