(2025-12-06). New Mossad chief Roman Gofman's appointment signals strategic shift for Israel. hindustantimes.com Israel is about to enter one of the most sensitive transitions in its security establishment and it comes at a time when the Gaza war is reshaping the country's political and military landscape. A new Mossad chief is set to take over in June 2026, a man whose journey runs from Belarus to Israel, from the Syrian front to the highest echelons of power. Can a deeply wounded nation afford uncertainty at the top of its intelligence services? Will the new chief bring continuity, or break from Netanyahu's increasingly controversial war-time politics? And how might this appointment alter Israel's strategy in Gaza, Iran,…
(2025-12-06). Israeli military faces unprecedented surge in suicide rates. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The Israeli military has faced an unprecedented rise in suicide cases among its soldiers since the Gaza war began on October 7, 2023, according to newly released official data.
(2025-12-06). Arab, Muslim nations reject Israel exit-only plan for Rafah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries, have raised the alarm over Israel's stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing.
(2025-12-06). 'Not journalism — theater': Inside Israel's press tours to Gaza. Kholod Massalha 
(2025-12-06). Images of Epstein's private Caribbean island released. ecns.cn U.S. House Democrats on the Oversight Committee on Wednesday released photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's home on the private Caribbean island, where the billionaire was accused of trafficking underage girls for sex.
(2025-12-06). Venezuela: Overview Of US Sanctions Policy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Clare Ribando Seelke | Since 2005, the United States has imposed targeted sanctions on Venezuelan individuals and entities that have engaged in criminal, antidemocratic, or corrupt actions. U.S. sanctions have been imposed via both executive and congressional action. In response to increasing repression under President Nicolás Maduro, in power since 2013, the first Trump Administration expanded U.S. sanctions to include financial and sectoral sanctions, as well as sanctions on the Maduro government. The Biden Administration offered limited sanctions relief to try to incentivize Maduro to convene free and fa…
(2025-12-06). Obama's PowerPoint Death Parade Led To Trump's Venezuelan Killings OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Trump administration's killings of scores of Venezuelans are provoking outrage across the Western Hemisphere. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently proclaimed, "We have only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." President Trump and Hegseth are cashing a blank check for carnage that was written years earlier by President Barack Obama. | In his 2017 farewell address, Obama boasted, "We have taken out tens of thousands of terrorists." Drone strikes increased tenfold under Obama, helping fuel anti—U.S. backlashes in several nations. | As he campaigned for the presidency in 2007, Sen. Barack Obama declar…
(2025-12-06). The attempted murder of a veteran journalist stirs fear, defiance in Colombia. John Otis/CPJ Andean Representative 
(2025-12-06). 'Good House' in Hong Kong receives residents affected by Tai Po fire. ecns.cn A number of transitional housing projects have been launched to resettle residents affected by the fire that broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong. As of Wednesday noon, a cumulative 680 households comprising 1,613 people have moved into transitional housing units, according to Winnie Ho Wing-yin, current Secretary for Housing in Hong Kong.
(2025-12-06). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-06). Over 120,000 volunteers assist prosecutors in public-interest litigation. ecns.cn More than 120,000 volunteers have registered with Chinese prosecutorial bodies to assist in public-interest litigation cases, enhancing both the efficiency and quality of the work, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, China's top prosecutorial authority, announced on Friday, coinciding with International Volunteer Day.
(2025-12-06). Iran's patience limited over UAE's baseless island claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iran has voiced a strong warning to the UAE over its purported claims on the Persian Gulf islands, linking them to Abu Dhabi's broader regional ambitions and alliances with colonial powers.
(2025-12-06). The Collapse Of Europe's Four Major Dividends Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Chen Li | It is easy to see why people around the world feel a mix of envy and admiration when it comes to the lifestyle of Europeans. Paid annual leave often extends to four or five weeks, and work-life balance has become an assumed basic right. Healthcare is free, university tuition is low or even non-existent, unemployment benefits are comprehensive, and pensions are generous. In terms of welfare and leisure, Europe* truly leads the way. This strong sense of confidence is largely thanks to the feeling that life is safeguarded by the system, which gives Europeans the energy to focus on more "lofty" issues…
(2025-12-06). Resistance leader warns against US, Israel crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Shaykh Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of the al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance Movement, has strongly warned against the continuation of the American and Israeli crimes in the region.
(2025-12-06). Revitalizing Punjab: The Long-Awaited Revival of the Qadian-Beas Rail Project. devdiscourse.com The long-standing Qadian-Beas rail line in Punjab is set for revival, as announced by Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu. The 40 km rail project, 'frozen' due to substantial land acquisition and political challenges, is now back on track following Bittu's directive to defreeze the initiative.
(2025-12-06). UN: Dec. 5] Security Council Visits Lebanon Syria, Unpaid UN Dues Piling Up Lots More. passblue.com 
This Week @UN: UN crossword, anyone?; Trump targets the Refugee Convention; Slovenia softens on SG race; Russia must return Ukrainian children. Plus: Billions of unpaid UN dues; separate Israeli airstrikes hit Syria and Lebanon; Myanmar #1 in opium; Sudan death spiral; real peace in Congo? • For the first time in six years, the UN …
(2025-12-06). Indonesian president names first panda cub born in the country. ecns.cn The giant panda Hu Chun, currently living in Indonesia, gave birth to a cub last Thursday at the Taman Safari Zoo in Bogor, Indonesia, which marks the first giant panda cub ever born in the country.
(2025-12-06). Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York. ecns.cn As an icon of New York City's holiday season, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit up Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan, drawing crowds of people.
(2025-12-06). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-06). Lord Macaulay: Saint or Sinner? ummid.com While the Modi tribe is blaming Macaulay for our ills, the Dalit thinkers like Chandrabhan Prasad are hailing the contribution of Macaulay in laying the foundations which in due course led to the struggle for dignity and rights of equality for Dalit and marginalized sections of society.
(2025-12-06). Macron arrives in Chengdu to continue China visit. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Dec. 4, 2025, marking the second stop of their three-day state visit to China.
(2025-12-06). The Middle East And North Africa: Strategic Competition, Energy And Security, Reconfiguring The Global Balance Analysis. eurasiareview.com By General (Rtd) Corneliu Pivariu | 1. Introduction — MENA as a Key Space of Global Rebalancing: | The Middle East and North Africa — known under the acronym MENA — represent, more than ever, a crossroads of history, religion, energy, and geopolitics. Here, millennial civilizations, contemporary ideologies, and global economic interests collide and reshape themselves in a continuous process. | We live in an era where transformations unfold at the pace of a historical revolution, and developments in this region have repercussions that reverberate worldwide. After more than seven decade…
(2025-12-06). Thailand Pavilion debuts at film festival as China—Thailand diplomatic ties mark 50 years. ecns.cn As China and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen across trade, culture, tourism and film. At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, a special series of events themed around the milestone is underway, highlighting the growing vitality of Sino-Thai exchanges.
(2025-12-06). Egyptian FM, IAEA's Grossi discuss Iran's nuclear file. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Egypt's Foreign Minister held a phone call with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, confidence-building, and regional stability.
(2025-12-06). Bhopal Launches Professor Rattan Lal Awards to Boost Regenerative Agriculture. devdiscourse.com Bhopal, India, marked World Soil Day with the launch of the Professor Rattan Lal Awards for Excellence in Regenerative Agriculture, initiated by Solidaridad and the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS). The awards aim to celebrate and inspire advances in soil health and sustainable farming practices across the nation.
(2025-12-06). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets French President Emmanuel Macron. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing.
(2025-12-06). When FIFA plays politics: Peace medal for war-tainted hands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — As Trump draped the FIFA Peace Medal over his own neck last night, the world watched in disbelief: a self-proclaimed peacemaker being honored while his record tells a very different story.
(2025-12-06). Belarusian Maryna Zuyeva makes top ten in 5000m at World Cup in Netherlands. eng.belta.by Belarusian athlete Maryna Zuyeva earned qualifying points for the Olympic selection at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup 3 in the Netherlands…
(2025-12-06). Russia's repression record. CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program 
(2025-12-06). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-06). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-06). Iran celebrates Caspian horse heritage at national festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Northern Iran welcomed breeders and enthusiasts for the 20th National Festival honoring the purebred Caspian horse.
(2025-12-06). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-06). An Oligarch's Guide To Ending The War In Ukraine OpEd. eurasiareview.com Here's how oligarchs play their game of geopolitical three-card monte. They attract attention by promising the moon. Then they hide their real motivations in a duplicitous shuffle of the cards. The ensuing action is a razzle-dazzle of distraction. In the end, the oligarchs win, and everyone else loses. | On the Russian side, oligarch-in-chief Vladimir Putin talks about this territory and that territory. Sure, he wants Russia to colonize more land in Ukraine. But the territory is less important than his conception of an enlarged Russian ethno-space that crowds out the European Union and NATO by asserting an ill…
(2025-12-06). Best Hotels in Tehran 2026. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The 2026 OrientTrips Annual Hotel Report offers a practical overview of where visitors actually stay in Tehran.
(2025-12-06). Central Asia Has A Drug Problem, And It Is Growing Worse Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Bruce Pannier | (
(2025-12-06). A year after Assad's fall, Syrian journalists enjoy freedom but also new risks>. Soran Rashid 
(2025-12-06). Trade unions roll out winter assistance for workers. ecns.cn The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has recently activated its winter warmth campaign, aimed at providing care, subsidies and supplies to workers facing financial difficulties and recognizing outstanding model employees.
(2025-12-06). Chinese food delivery platform Ele.me officially renamed as Taobao Shangou. ecns.cn Taobao Shangou announced on Friday that Ele.me app will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to become Taobao Shangou (flash delivery) immediately upon updating to its latest version.
(2025-12-06). Pardon Netanyahu only if he leaves office: Israeli leaders. ummid.com Prominent Israeli leaders have asserted that Benjamin Netanyahu should be granted pardon only if he retires as Prime Minister and from public life.
(2025-12-06). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-06). Ancient Tea Horse Road: A testament to collaboration among diverse ethnic groups. ecns.cn Today, fresh tea from a thousand miles away can be delivered the next day. However, about thirteen centuries ago, to accomplish this, it required couriers to travel for about half a year along the Ancient Tea Horse Road — a testament to how commerce persisted even across the most challenging terrain and geographical obstacles.
(2025-12-06). Tamil Nadu Leaders Honor B.R. Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvana Diwas. devdiscourse.com In a solemn tribute to B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, Tamil Nadu leaders gathered on his 70th Mahaparinirvana Diwas to honor his legacy. Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin were among those present, highlighting Ambedkar's enduring influence.
(2025-12-06). Indonesian journalists seek better pay and protection amid declining democracy. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-06). Israeli military stages new incursion into Syria's Beit Jinn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Local sources in Syria report that Israeli forces carried out a new incursion into the Beit Jinn area near Damascus, deploying tanks and armored vehicles into an abandoned military site.
(2025-12-06). Karim Benzema's hat-trick takes Al Ittihad to King's Cup Semi Finals. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Saturday scored a hat-trick to take Al Ittihad to 2025-26 Saudi King's Cup Semi Finals.
(2025-12-06). Bihar 10th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 19, Theory from Feb 17. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 10th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 10th (Matric or Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-06). India-US Trade Talks: Navigating Tariffs and Future Growth. devdiscourse.com India and the United States are poised to kick off crucial three-day negotiations on December 10, aiming to advance the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement. Sources indicate that the meetings aim to tackle existing tariff challenges and progress towards a comprehensive trade pact.
(2025-12-06). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko: Policy of artificial confrontation does not serve interests of Belarus, Finland. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent Independence Day greetings to the people of Finland—é…
(2025-12-06). Flu positivity hits 51% in China as school clusters rise. ecns.cn China's flu activity has surged to high levels, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.Data shows that 51.1 percent of outpatient visits for influenza-like illnesses tested positive for the flu, up slightly from 44.8 percent in the previous week."ÄÄ"ÄÄMeanwhile, the positivity rate for respiratory syncytial virus was 3.5 percent, and for rhinovirus, it was 5.3 percent.
(2025-12-06). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-06). FIFA World Cup trophy reaches Washington, D.C., ahead of draw ceremony. ecns.cn The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., December 4, 2025.The 12 seeded teams in Pot 1 are Canada, Mexico, USA, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
(2025-12-06). 7,000-year-old village discovered in Iran's Dehdasht. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Archaeologists have discovered a 7,000-year-old prehistoric village beneath the historic city of Dehdasht, shedding new light on the region's Neolithic past and early urban development.
(2025-12-06). US, Ukraine underscore need for ceasefire, de-escalation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The US and Ukrainian delegations have stressed in a meeting the need for measures to cease hostilities and de-escalate tensions in Ukraine.
(2025-12-06). December movie releases 'battle it out' in China to delight fans. ecns.cn On December 5, the big screens in China presented a diverse array of offerings. Two American films, including the 4K-restored version of "Witness for the Prosecution," adapted from Agatha Christie's classic work. Meanwhile, "The Running Man," based on a novel by Stephen King, aims to deliver high-octane chase and escape sequences.
(2025-12-06). World's longest civil aviation route launched between China, Argentina. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 landed at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon local time. This only non-stop direct passenger route between China and Argentina covers a total distance of 20,000 kilometers, setting a new record for the world's longest single civil aviation flight.
(2025-12-06). India asks smartphone makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi. ummid.com The Telecom Ministry in India has asked all the smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others, to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in all their phones.
(2025-12-06). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-06). French President Emmanuel Macron visits Sichuan University in Chengdu. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron visited Sichuan University in Chengdu City on Friday afternoon.
(2025-12-06). Russia: Orthodox Priest Tortured, Prosecuted For 'Overt Disrespect For Society' Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Victoria Arnold | Officers of the National Guard, Investigative Committee, and Federal Security Service (FSB) in the southern Krasnodar Region arrested an independent Orthodox priest on 27 November and searched his church, seizing devices and money. Investigators then kept Fr Iona Sigida in custody overnight and appear to have tortured him during interrogation, according to parishioners. The next day, Slavyansk City Court placed him under house arrest until late January 2026. | Following the raid on the church, a parishioner "found a terrible mess" afterwards. "They'd rummaged through the sanctuary, barbaro…
(2025-12-06). Mrs. Asma al-Assad interview with Russia's Channel 24. voicesfromsyria.com Oct 18, 2016
| Mrs. Assad's public interview for the past 8 years.
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(2025-12-06). Comicomment: Mistaking a cliff for a stage. ecns.cn Such dangerous gambles in the pursuit of militarism will, in the end, inflict serious damage on Japan itself.
(2025-12-06). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-06). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, December 6.
(2025-12-06). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-06). Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans. geo.tv 
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia Penny Wong addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024. — ReutersMeasures hit three Taliban regime ministers and chief justice.Sanctions come under…
(2025-12-06). How to Read the New National Security Strategy Document. dissidentvoice.org The New US National Security Strategy (NSS) has been released. This is a critically important document prepared by every administration that sets out the United States' national security priorities, along with a formulation of the strategy & policies it proposes to address these concerns. As would be expected with such a high stakes document, there are already many interpretations …
(2025-12-06). Controversy Erupts Over Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections. devdiscourse.com In a heated political development, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of orchestrating the rejection of its candidates' nominations for the upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab.
(2025-12-06). IndiGo Flight Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded Nationwide. devdiscourse.com The disruption of IndiGo's flight operations intensified nationwide on Saturday, stranding passengers and causing widespread delays at airports. In an atmosphere of mounting frustration, Jammu Airport experienced cancelled services, leaving a deserted terminal and bewildered travellers.
(2025-12-06). UN General Assembly passes 5 pro-Palestine resolutions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The UN General Assembly has adopted five resolutions concerning Palestine, including measures on refugee assistance, UNRWA's mandate, Palestinian property rights, human rights violations, and Israeli settlements.
(2025-12-06). UPPSC PCS 2025: Number of Vacancies increased ahead of Prelim results. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has increased the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) vacancies ahead of the UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelim result.
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko hails technological breakthroughs, achievements of Legmash Plant. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the management, employees, and veterans of Legmash Plant on the 80th anniversary.
(2025-12-06). Report confirms Supreme Court findings on dire North of Ireland religious education. thecanary.co A report from Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has validated the findings of a recent Supreme Court ruling that found the North of Ireland's religious education fails to be "objective, critical or pluralistic" and amounted to a form of illegal indoctrination. QUB explain that the study entitled RWE for All' (Religion and Worldviews Education for All) […] | By
(2025-12-06). Russian Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions in Ukraine's Railway Hubs. devdiscourse.com A regional railway depot near Kyiv fell victim to a significant Russian drone and missile barrage damaging several railway carriages, according to Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia. No casualties were reported in the attack on Fastiv town despite extensive destruction.
(2025-12-06). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-06). Arctic Region Becoming Increasingly Contested Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | In a surprising move at this time of year, a tanker from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project on Wednesday traveled along the Northern Sea Route to markets in Asia even as winter conditions were beginning to set in. Russia transporting liquefied natural gas to Asian markets, particularly China, along its northern coast is hardly unusual. What stands out here is the timing. | Regular commercial traffic on the Northern Sea Route typically tapers off by November as ice conditions worsen, with navigation normally concentrated in the July-November period. Unusually favorable weather this year, combined wi…
(2025-12-06). Israel Weapon Industries To Reinforce India's Defence Arsenal. devdiscourse.com An influential Israeli defence firm has announced its plans to supply the first batch of 40,000 light machine guns (LMGs) to India, beginning early next year.
(2025-12-06). Spain's Courtroom Politics OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Mark Nayler | If there is a threat to democracy in Spain, it's not from the "far right," that mysterious force to which Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez wants to attribute all the country's problems. Recent developments have highlighted two issues that are causing much more damage to public trust in democratic institutions—namely, the politicization of the judiciary, or "lawfare," and financial
(2025-12-06). Super moon seen across China. ecns.cn The last super moon in 2025 was seen across China on Thursday night.
(2025-12-06). Stuttgart calls for calm ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match. haaretz.com German soccer team VfB Stuttgart urged fans to foster a respectful atmosphere ahead of the Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, as German outlets reported extensive police preparations for the game against the Israeli team…
(2025-12-06). Sri Lankan in Dubai credits Chinese e-commerce for enriching his work and life | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Ashvin, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Dubai, works for a Chinese media outlet. His job is capturing China's stories with lenses, which mainly involves Chinese-made products. He says these items add convenience and a spark of enjoyment to both his work and personal life.
(2025-12-06). Trump Floats No Income Tax Pledge Again OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Andrew Moran | During the 2024 election, President Donald Trump teased that he would eventually eliminate the income tax. A couple of months into his second term, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the president would scrap the income tax for those earning under $150,000. Trump is back again, proposing a landmark pledge of no income tax for hard-working Americans. | No Income Tax for America: | The latest must-watch
(2025-12-06). Afghanistan-Pakistan Quagmire Reveals The Limits Of China's Leverage Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Shivam Shekhawat | Last month, when Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in their most intense clashes in the last four years, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on both sides to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation. Urging them to focus on the 'broader picture', he also offered China's mediating role to ameliorate their differences. For Beijing, this broader picture includes the security of its own strategic and economic interests in the region and its relationship with both Kabul and Islamabad. | From Early Leverage to Waning In…
(2025-12-06). Hong Kong Fire: What We Know So Far. ummid.com At least 128 people have been killed in the deadliest fire in the recent history of Hong Kong that engulfed multiple high rise buildings Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-12-06). New pair of giant pandas expected to arrive in France in 2027. ecns.cn After bidding farewell to giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, who recently concluded their 13-year stay in France, the country is expected to welcome a new pair of pandas in 2027, according to a newly signed letter of intent between the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and Beauval Zoo in Saint-Aignan.
(2025-12-06). Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of attacking Kandahar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The Afghan interim government has accused Pakistan of carrying out a cross-border attack on Kandahar, claiming that Afghan forces successfully repelled the incursion.
(2025-12-06). Nineteen states to raise minimum wage on Jan. 1. nationofchange.org While some states will reach a $15 minimum wage for the first time, other states will have a minimum wage of $15 or higher as of January 1, 2026.
(2025-12-06). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-06). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-06). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-06). Chinese paddlers seal sixth straight win after crushing France at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. ecns.cn Tournament hosts China beat France 8-2 to clinch their sixth consecutive win at the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday.
(2025-12-06). Widow of murdered reporter Dom Phillips empowers young Indigenous leaders to defend the rainforest. Cristina Zahar 
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to president of Kyrgyzstan. eng.belta.by "Your fruitful work as head of state is an example of professionalism, political foresight, and fortitude, which you demonstrate in promoting the interests of the Kyrgyz Republic," the message of congratulation said.
(2025-12-06). IBM, Cisco join hands to build 'Networked Quantum Computers'. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Cisco have announced to build jointly a large scale network of Quantum computers.
(2025-12-06). Cyclone Ditwah: Over 150 dead, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka. ummid.com Over 150 people have died while hundreds others are missing as the Cyclone Ditwah fury continues to ravage most part of Sri Lanka, with impact felt in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu in India Sunday.
(2025-12-06). Australia: A US Vassal State in a Peripheral Sphere of Influence. dissidentvoice.org For reasons set out briefly below, let's suppose that Australia is a US vassal state and that the Pacific — what Australia likes to call its 'backyard' — is a peripheral sphere of US influence. Under these circumstances, this essay considers what for Australia should be some of the more worrisome implications for its security …
(2025-12-06). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-06). Australia Energy Profile: Fossil Fuels Account For Almost 98% Of Primary Energy Production Analysis. eurasiareview.com ( Fossil fuels accounted for almost 98% of Australia's primary energy production. A large producer of both natural gas and coal, Australia is a net exporter of energy. Around two-thirds of Australia's production is exported.2 | Australia's primary energy consumption remained relatively flat in 2023. Fossil fuels accounted for 93% of consumption. Renewables made up only 6% of consumption but hav…
(2025-12-06). CPJ, 29 others call on UN to act on 'unprecedented' rights abuses in Tanzania. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-06). Chinese journalist Du Bin detained for third time, held since October. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-06). Myanmar releases 6 journalists in pre-election amnesty. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-06). A Juggernaut Of Destruction OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-06). China's success in modernization beyond the West's expectation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). Trump's New Security Strategy Paints Europe As Weak And Facing 'Civilizational Erasure'. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-06). Ensure all baggages separated from passengers due to flight cancellations are delivered within next 48 hours: Govt tells IndiGo. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-06). Civil Aviation Ministry asks IndiGo to complete ticket refund process for passengers impacted by disrupted flights by 8 pm on Sunday. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-06). Members of Congress, CPJ, Amnesty International USA to hold press conference about Israel's systematic targeting of journalists. cpj.org
(2025-12-06). Multinational cooperation highlights the dynamic growth of Tianjin. ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). Chinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Nov. 30- Dec. 6). ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). Haitian gang leader calls for Radio TV Caraibes journalist's assassination. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-12-06). Así quedan los 12 grupos del Mundial de Fútbol 2026. cubadebate.cu Los bombos del Mundial 2026 ya repartieron suerte entre las 48 selecciones participantes: 42 ya están clasificadas y los otros seis cupos aún deberán definirse en el repechaje. El sorteo, que se celebró en Washington D.C., definió la composición de los 12 grupos en lo que será el Mundial con más equipos de la historia.
(2025-12-06). Inclusión… con las reglas de Rodo… cubadebate.cu Escribo en nombre de los que agradecemos Las reglas de Rodo, y esperamos que desde el periodismo, la educación, y el corazón de nuestro pueblo, esas reglas se cumplan siempre en nombre del amor para todos nuestros niños.
(2025-12-06). Rusia y la India refuerzan cooperación económica con programa estratégico hasta 2030. cubadebate.cu La visita oficial del presidente ruso Vladimir Putin a Nueva Delhi, marcó un hito en las relaciones bilaterales entre ambas potencias. En el marco de esta reunión, se adoptó el Programa para el Desarrollo de àÅreas Estratégicas de la Cooperación Económica hasta 2030, una hoja de ruta que busca expandir la asociación estratégica que mantienen Moscú y Nueva Delhi.
(2025-12-06). øQué trae el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano para este sábado? cubadebate.cu Este fin de semana, el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano concentra la atención de cinéfilos y curiosos en La Habana. La cita invita a recorrer la riqueza del cine latinoamericano y a descubrir las tendencias narrativas y estéticas que marcan el pulso de la producción actual.
(2025-12-06). Debutan victoriosos en Mundial de Boxeo, Fernando Arzola y Arlen López. cubadebate.cu El doble monarca olímpico Arlen López y el subtitular universal de 2023 Fernando Arzola firmaron las dos primeras victorias para Cuba en el Campeonato Mundial de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo (IBA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Dubái, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. Arlen se llevó crédito de 4-1 sobre el turco Bayram Malkan.
(2025-12-06). Santiago de Cuba se sigue recuperando (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu En su sexta visita a territorio santiaguero en poco más de un mes tras el paso del huracán Melissa, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recorrió zonas del municipio Tercer Frente.
(2025-12-05). Israel shredding Gaza ceasefire while US distracted by Ukraine. responsiblestatecraft.org There is no ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, even though an
(2025-12-05). Who controls the Rafah crossing? aljazeera.com Gaza once had seven border crossings to the outside world. Now it has two, and both are blocked by Israel.
(2025-12-05). Several nations boycott Eurovision over Gaza genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia announced they would not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after it was decided Israel would be allowed to compete.
(2025-12-05). CNN Partners With a Gambling App That Lets You Wager on Starvation in Gaza. truthout.org Consistent with the United States' continued slide into an economy powered almost entirely by LLM slop, financialization, and ever-pervasive exploitative gambling, "prediction market app" Kalshi "entered into an official partnership" with CNN this week to bring their "data to CNN's journalism across its television, digital and social channels." Soon, CNN will run live odds on world events where… |
(2025-12-05). Microsoft Faces Reckoning For Assisting Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting on December 5, Microsoft is coming under mounting pressure to reconsider its relationship with the Israeli military, which has used the tech giant's products to carry out the genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing of the West Bank. | In an open letter to the company released on Tuesday, December 2, an international coalition of legal aid groups said Microsoft and its executives potentially face legal liability for "aiding and abetting … atrocity crimes" committed by the Israeli military against Palestinian civilians. | "Over the last few months, it has become exceedingly…
(2025-12-05). Israeli PM Netanyahu names aide Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his close aide and military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, as the next chief of Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency. Gofman, a decorated veteran and "iron-fist" advocate on Gaza, will replace David Barnea in June next year. The Prime Minister's Office praised Gofman's "courage and professionalism," recalling his actions on October 7, 2023, when he rushed to battle Hamas fighters in Israel's south and was seriously wounded. Watch for details…
(2025-12-05). CNN partners with Kalshi, a gambling app that lets you wager on starvation in Gaza. therealnews.com 
(2025-12-05). Israeli-backed militia leader killed in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The occupying Israeli regime suffered a setback after its most prominent militia leader was killed in Gaza.
(2025-12-05). Israel awaits return of final captive from Gaza amid fragile peace deal. aljazeera.com Ran Gvili is now the last captive in Gaza after Hamas returned the body of Thai agriculture worker Sudthisak Rinthalak.
(2025-12-05). International Workers Build 'People's Embargo' Against Israeli Genocide. popularresistance.org From the docks of Oakland to the ports of Morocco, from Italian logistics hubs to South African coal mines, an international movement is taking shape to do what governments have refused: Cut off the flow of weapons and fuel sustaining Israel's assault on Gaza. | On Nov. 22, labor organizers, Palestinian activists, and anti-war campaigners from six countries gathered online to launch the People's Embargo for Palestine — a coordinated effort to leverage workers' power at critical chokepoints in the global military supply chain. The webinar brought together a veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle with a new g…
(2025-12-05). Venezuela, History, and the Futile Quest for Regime Change. counterpunch.org Philosophers from Immanuel Kant to George Santayana warned that history repeats itself because we fail to heed its lessons. So it is with the Trump administration and its plan for regime change in Venezuela. Even if it succeeds in ousting Nicolás Maduro, the result will almost certainly mirror the failures of Afghanistan and Iraq under the Bush and Biden administrations.
(2025-12-05). US Lawmakers File Resolution To Block Trump's War In Venezuela. popularresistance.org US lawmakers filed a resolution on 3 December that would block a US military attack on Venezuela unless it can win congressional approval. | The move, initiated by a group of Democratic and Republican Senators, came in response to repeated statements by US President Donald Trump in recent days claiming that a land invasion of the Latin American nation to combat drug traffickers would begin "very soon." | The president claims, without evidence, that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro heads a criminal cartel trafficking drugs by boat to the US.
(2025-12-05). Operation 'Just Cause' Redux? Trump's Attempt at Regime Change in Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
The similarities between what is happening now in Venezuela and what happened in the lead-up to Operation Just Cause are noteworthy. But the differences in outcomes between the attack on Panama and any actual assault on Venezuela could be even more striking—and dangerous.
(2025-12-05). Italian workers' general strike backs Palestine, Venezuela. workers.org 
On Nov. 28 following a call by the grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), Italian workers held a 24-hour general strike that limited airline flights and train travel within Italy and disrupted work. The next day many strikers joined the mass demonstration in Rome for the International Day of . . . |
(2025-12-05). Trump's War on 'Narcoterrorism' Is a Smokescreen. progressive.org The Trump Administration's recent bombings off the coast of Venezuela signal a return to Cold War-era military aggression.
(2025-12-05). Havana Film Festival fires up the projectors and the miracle continues. radiohc.cu A meeting place for lovers of the seventh art and a source of nightmares for the enemies of the Cuban Revolution, the 46th edition of the International Festival of New Latin American Cinema got underway Thursday evening in Havana… and the miracle continues. | In her opening remarks at the Charles Chaplin Theater in Havana, Festival Director Tania Delgado drew attention to the dangers currently looming over the region, whose peace is once again threatened by the hostility of the U.S. government. | She also expressed the festival's solidarity with the Palestinian cause and denounced the Israeli genocide, a cause…
(2025-12-05). It's Important For Criminal Sentences, But How Do We Know If Someone's Remorseful? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The story lines of every episode of legal TV dramas, from Law & Order to Perry Mason, revolve around five key narrative moments: the crime, the arrest, the plea, the …
(2025-12-05). S. Africa to 'take commercial break' from G20 activities during U.S. presidency. independent.co.ug 
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa said Thursday that it will temporarily step back from the Group of 20 (G20) activities, after the United States, the new rotating presidency, confirmed it would not invite Pretoria to participate. "For now, we will take a commercial break until we resume normal programming," Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for …
(2025-12-05). Video: Yurii Sheliazhenko on So-Called Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine. worldbeyondwar.org WBW Board Member Sheliazhenko says there are signs that Trump's plan is mainly aimed at asserting U.S. global leadership and economic interests, as well as Trump's personal interests. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-05). What are the implications of Trump's Somali 'garbage' comments? aljazeera.com Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate.
(2025-12-05). HUD's December Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program funds are delayed. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 voucher tenants meeting in San Rafael, organized by Marion Brady, and Lynda Carson.
(2025-12-05). Rooted in Tradition: Pakistan's Madrassa Reform Stalemate. devdiscourse.com Sindh writer and educator Assadullah Channa has sharply criticized Pakistan's persistent failure to reform its madrassa system, branding it a 'chronic national weakness' fueled by clerical control and political timidity, as reported in the Pakistan Observer. Despite numerous initiatives, madrassas largely evade government oversight, serving as isolated hubs for religious and ideological learning.
(2025-12-05). Sunday 12/7: Plants and Presents for Palestine. indybay.org In front of 385 Colusa Ave, Kensington CA…
(2025-12-05). ICRC Vice-president calls on States to defend and to promote the norms enshrined in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech at the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention…
(2025-12-05). Desperate Policies of Militarization: Majority World Faith and the Defeat of Western Nihilism. globalresearch.ca Western governments do not even bother now to hide the essential nihilism of their policies in the face of the decline of their political-military and economic power relative to the majority world. This nihilism of the ruling elites of the …
(2025-12-05). Friday 12/19: Santa Cruz Homeless Memorial. indybay.org Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz, 216 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-05). Royal Oak, Michigan parents oppose fascist high school club. wsws.org A packed meeting of the Royal Oak Board of Education heard parents describe the forming of a Turning Point USA club at the local high school as a threat to their children.
(2025-12-05). Terrorist 'Domino Effect' Threatens West Africa. eurasiareview.com As Sahel-based terrorist groups continue to look southward to expand their territory, resources, recruitment base and illicit trafficking, officials are urging West Africa's coastal countries and their landlocked neighbors to work together. | Across porous borders, terrorist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are finding a foothold in the northern regions of many of West Africa's coastal countries. | "Established groups expand their reach," United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a November 18 speech to the Security Council. "Several coastal states are under threat. We face the r…
(2025-12-05). President calls on men to take lead in GBV fight. sanews.gov.za President calls on men to take lead in GBV fight | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South African men to stand up and be counted in the national fight against gender-based violence (GBV), warning that the country faces a pandemic of violence that will continue to destroy families and communities unless men take responsibility. ⚪ Addressing delegates at the 2025 Men's Indaba at Lemo Green Park in Bloemfontein on Thursday, the President said he was encouraged to see "brothers, fathers, grandfathers, uncles and sons of our nation" gathered with a shared purpose. ⚪ "You are here because you recognise that…
(2025-12-05). Police Sweeps of Homeless Camps are Worse Than You Think. counterpunch.org 
Police "sweeps" of homeless encampments aren't what you think — they're much worse. I know, because I've been a victim of one. The Supreme Court ruled last year that unhoused people can be punished for sleeping outside, even when no shelter or affordable housing is available. Enforcement often involves "sweeps" where officers destroy or confiscate property and
(2025-12-05). IUCN classifies Persian Gulf mangroves as 'vulnerable'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The first global assessment of mangroves by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified mangrove forests in the Persian Gulf as vulnerable (VU) overall.
(2025-12-05). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-05). Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time who helped redesign the Philadelphia Art Museum, dies at 96. whyy.org Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96. | Gehry died Friday in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP. |
(2025-12-05). Australian economy "flat" amid global volatility. wsws.org The data shows a drop to zero in the per capita growth rate, under conditions of rising inflation, a continuing cost-of-living crisis and low levels of corporate investment, except for AI-related data centres.
(2025-12-05). Annual Report 2024 – 2025. aclusocal.org 
Dear friends,Thanks to your generous partnership, we are at the forefront of the fight against authoritarianism in our country.From our ongoing lawsuit challenging ICE raids in our region, to our recent victory affirming the First Amendment rights of journalists and protestors, to our win against book banning in Huntington Beach, your support enables our defense of fundamental rights protected by our Constitution. This brief report describes just a few of our local wins.Your philanthropy has also enabled our ACLU colleagues across the nation to halt Trump's attacks on birthright citizenship and voting rights,…
(2025-12-05). Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped? aljazeera.com At least 86 people have been killed in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that experts call illegal killings.
(2025-12-05). Saturday 12/6: Free virtual screening of the documentary video: "The Grassroots Tour of Al-Quds" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z1KK……
(2025-12-05). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-05). Don't fall prey to bogus institutions as Class Of 2025 prepares for post-school studies. sanews.gov.za Don't fall prey to bogus institutions as Class Of 2025 prepares for post-school studies | South Africa's quality councils have issued a nationwide warning to learners and parents to verify institutions and qualifications before registering for post-school education and training in 2026, as fraudulent and unaccredited providers continue to target the public. ⚪ The call was made on Friday during a joint media briefing of the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), the Council on Higher Education (CHE), Umalusi, and the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). ⚪ At the briefing in Pretoria, the e…
(2025-12-05). Corruption, Donald Trump and the Swiss. counterpunch.org 
While it is difficult to prove that there was a quid-pro-quo between what the Swiss bosses offered Trump — was it only $100,000? — and the reduced tariffs, the problem of defining bribery or outright corruption is not simple. The six are being accused, under the Swiss Criminal Code Article 322, of giving a foreign public official gifts or benefits intended to influence an official act. This constitutes "bribery of foreign public officials" and may count as an "undue advantage."
(2025-12-05). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-05). Trump's Draconian Border Policies Are Menacing the 2026 World Cup. truthout.org On Saturday, December 6, soccer fans around the world will find out where their favorite teams will be playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players and staff from 48 countries and territories will play 104 games across North America — and for the first time in history, Canada is hosting some of the games. Together, Toronto and Vancouver will host 13 matches. In addition to the matches… |
(2025-12-05). Hill, A Song By Pierre Bensusan. indybay.org Hill, A Song By The Great Guitarist Pierre Bensusan, Sent To Me By Pierre Bensusan On December 3, 2025.
(2025-12-05). David Rockefeller and deposed Shah of Iran made out like fat rats. indybay.org The Shah Of Iran And His Entourage.
(2025-12-05). Philly school board approves new contract for principals; advocates defend educators amid congressional investigation. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia School Board approved salary hikes for principals and administrators. | The ratified contract with Commonwealth School Administration Association, Teamsters Local 502 was announced at Thursday night's board meeting. The labor union represents 1,000 principals, safety supervisors and other administrators in the city. | The four-year agreement will give administrators 3% annual raises, along with $1,500 bonuses in 2025 and 2028. They will also receive a variet…
(2025-12-05). Saturday 12/27: How Trump The Grinch Stole Democracy! indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-05). ONE STRUGGLE, MANY FRONTS / Statement by IFCO/Pastors for Peace. radiohc.cu We are living in an era of unprecedented concentration of wealth and power. The billionaire class is waging war on the people and the planet, at home and abroad. While the right and access to healthcare, education, food, and dignified housing becomes further stripped away in the U.S., our siblings around the world face U.S. military occupation and destruction in the chase to dominate resources.
(2025-12-05). How Australian small businesses are strengthening cybersecurity in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Friday 12/5: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org East Zayante Rd @ Sylvan Way near school bus stop #Zayante Felton CA 95018 Limited parking…
(2025-12-05). So Long as You've Got Your Health! counterpunch.org 
Roundabouts The Thanksgiving trip from Norwich, England to the island of Anglesey in North Wales, where our daughter Molly lives, is about six hours, a long drive for a small country. It's tedious too. The way west requires a combination of motorways, highways and small roads stitched together by dozens of roundabouts — "traffic circles"
(2025-12-05). Columbia Then-President Opposed Academic Boycott Of Universities in 2007. indybay.org "On June 12, 2007, the then-president of the currently Tel Aviv University [TAU].-linked Columbia University…said: '… At Columbia I am proud to say that we embrace Israeli scholars and universities…'…"
(2025-12-05). Stop the Attack on Free Speech in Port Washington! December 6, 2025 Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
The 4 corners near Hill School Park where Grand Ave and Spring St cross, N Spring St., Port Washington, WI 53074 — 10-11 A.M. Sponsored by Ozaukee Indivisible About this event The stakes are getting larger and closer to home by the day. We've grown used to seeing authoritarian tactics meted out by Federal authorities …
(2025-12-05). Crisis and division grip Bolivia's new right-wing government. wsws.org Caught between the demands of global finance capital and the resistance of the working class, Bolivia's ruling class is incapable of governing in the old way.
(2025-12-05). Tourists embrace new payment habits. ecns.cn Spending patterns among China's inbound travelers are shifting toward card-based transactions, experiential and everyday scenarios, underscoring the nation's progress in improving bank card acceptance and payment convenience, said a recent report by the World Tourism Alliance.
(2025-12-05). ICE Now Grabbing People Out Of Churches. popularresistance.org Chicago — ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), in an ever-expanding unconstitutional crime spree, is ushering in the Christmas season by launching immigration raids inside churches across the country. Trump's holiday gift to the nation is the administration's new policy that it is legal to enter churches as people worship and round them up in the immigration raids happening from coast to coast. | Not waiting for the fightback on the part of immigrants and their supporters that has already begun, ICE agents began their terror campaign here in Chicago on a recent Sunday.
(2025-12-05). Starbucks, union workers face off as old tensions over wages spill over. aljazeera.com Hundreds of baristas launched an an open ended strike across the United States, some joined by politicians.
(2025-12-05). EXCELLENCE AWARDS: PRAU hailed for recognizing Uganda's best innovators. independent.co.ug 
PRAU honors Uganda's top innovators at 9th Excellence Awards Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has been hailed for investing in recorgnising organizations and individuals who champion innovations and brilliance. Held under the theme "Recognizing Innovation and Impact in Public Relations," the 9th PRAU Excellence Awards, held at Protea …
(2025-12-05). UKMTO warns of fresh vessel incident off Yemen. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Friday reported an unspecified incident involving a merchant vessel about 15 nautical miles west of Yemen, near Houthi-controlled coastal waters in the Red Sea. Details on the nature of the incident, possible damage, or crew safety remain unclear, with an investigation underway. UKMTO urged ships in the area to exercise "extreme caution," maintain heightened vigilance, and report any suspicious activity.Private maritime security firms, including Ambrey, echoed the alert and recommended that vessels transit at maximum speed and avoid coastal approac…
(2025-12-05). Xenophobia runs the world. aljazeera.com From Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time.
(2025-12-05). IBT 2010 UC Rank & File Run in Elections & Challenge Officials, UC & UniLect Services. indybay.org Rank and file members of IBT 2010 UC ran a slate in the election and charged that there were election violations that prevented a fair election. They also challenged UC and said the union leadership has failed to represent the members on the job. The company UniLect that was running the elections was also accused of not allowing a transparent election process. This company is running elections for many Teamster locals in California.
(2025-12-05). Trump takes the spotlight, Peace Prize at FIFA World Cup Draw. aljazeera.com Donald Trump was centre stage accepting the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.
(2025-12-05). When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India's courts. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in central plantation district demand permanent housing and condemn plantation management. wsws.org Nuwara Eliya District, with a population of 724,957 and located in a hilly region, is among the worst hit by heavy rainfall, flooding, landslides and stone slides.
(2025-12-05). Government Reviews DPSU Performance With Eye on 'Aatmanirbharta'. devdiscourse.com The government has conducted a thorough evaluation of the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), focusing on turnover, profitability, and research and development efforts, marking a significant stride towards 'Aatmanirbharta' or self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
(2025-12-05). Colombia: Armed Groups Strangle Southern Communities, HRW Says. eurasiareview.com Armed groups in Colombia's southern state of Putumayo, have tightened their control over citizens' daily lives and committed grave abuses against civilians, particularly in Indigenous communities, Human Rights Watch said. | Since 2023, the government has been in peace talks with several armed groups that control parts of Putumayo, which is on the Ecuador border. While some negotiating parties have reached agreements to destroy weapons and replace coca crops with food, armed groups continue to establish control over and abuse people living in the area. The armed groups have killed community leaders, recruited c…
(2025-12-05). India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength:PM. devdiscourse.com India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength: PM.
(2025-12-05). How many Robodebts will it take to end government cover-ups. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). South Africa, Mozambique sign higher education cooperation agreement. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Mozambique sign higher education cooperation agreement | South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities. | Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela accompanied President Cyril Ramaphosa to Maputo for the 4th South Africa—Mozambique Binational Commission (BNC), where he led efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the higher education…
(2025-12-05). Investigations reveal combat stress a key factor in costly US Navy mishaps. scmp.com New investigative reports into a series of high-profile and costly US Navy mishaps during a US-led campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels reveal that the most intense running sea battle that the military service has faced since World War II took a toll on ships and personnel. | The four reports released on Thursday cover a "friendly fire" incident in December 2024 that saw the cruiser USS Gettysburg shoot at two fighter jets from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, downing one, as well as…
(2025-12-05). Why Is Every Newborn Forced to Get the Dangerous Hepatitis B Vaccine? globalresearch.ca The hepatitis B vaccine has been marred by controversy since its inception, particularly since it is now given to every newborn child despite less than one in a million children benefitting from this policy | Remarkably, much of that controversy (e.g., …
(2025-12-05). Retired CDC vaccine expert blasts anti-science policy shift. wsws.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, once the premier disease-fighting institution in the US, and even the world, has been taken over by anti-vaccine quacks under the direction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2025-12-05). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-05). Iraq demands accountability after erroneous wording appears in anti-terror decree. tehrantimes.com Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Thursday directed authorities to open an immediate investigation into a significant editorial error that appeared in a counter-terrorism decision published last month in Iraq's official gazette.
(2025-12-05). DAILY MEMO: Over 20 Kidnapped by ICE and CBP, Including Another U.S. Citizen, Amid Escalating Southern California Raids. lataco.com More than 30 people were confirmed to have been detained in the last couple of days, including 3 U.S. citizens.
(2025-12-05). Critics of Ukraine peace deal must answer: What's the alternative? strategic-culture.su By Mark EPISKOPOS and Marcus STANLEY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There are tough pills for Kyiv to swallow but Russia has mad…
(2025-12-05). Trump hails "historic triumph" as Rwanda and Congo sign U.S.-brokered peace deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called a "great day for Africa, great day for the WORLD" as Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi signed a sweeping peace and economic accord at the White House on Thursday. Flanked by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump cast the deal as a signature diplomatic achievement, asserting it will help end decades of bloodshed in eastern Congo while expanding U.S. access to the DRC's critical mineral reserves. "This ends 30 years of senseless war, jobs, prosperity, and peace for mill…
(2025-12-05). This is Where Authoritarianism Leads. counterpunch.org 
Authoritarianism is not just the loss of democracy, freedom of expression or civil liberties. It can also mean horrific wars and massive loss of life. When we defend democracy, we are fighting not only for our personal freedoms but to prevent autocratic leaders from dragging us into bloody and unnecessary wars. Vladimir Putin's invasion of
(2025-12-05). IRGC dismantles MKO-linked team in Tehran's suburbs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The IRGC Intelligence Organization has said that it has captured a terrorist team linked to Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) in the Pardis town in the northeast of Tehran who were planning anti-security actions.
(2025-12-05). Czechia Suspends Funding for Flamingo Missiles Amid Ukraine's Corruption Scandal. globalresearch.ca Approximately $623,000 raised through a crowdfunding initiative in Czechia has not been transferred to Fire Point, the company that manufactures Ukraine's Flamingo cruise missiles, according to the Czech portal iDNES. The rethink came after it emerged that the manufacturer was …
(2025-12-05). Science ministry finalizes AI action plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has announced the finalization of an artificial intelligence (AI) action plan, which highlights the pivotal role of AI in the country's scientific advancement.
(2025-12-05). If People are Going Hungry, Why Can't We Feed Them? counterpunch.org 
The recent government shutdown was a stark reminder that 42 million people across the United States rely on federal food benefits. That's 12 percent of the nation's population that lawmakers and President Donald Trump threw under the bus, cutting off SNAP benefits in an attempt to force a deal. The shutdown has ended, but SNAP
(2005-12-25). Your Party exists! Now the hard work begins… links.org.au 
Simon Hannah & Terry Conway — Your Party's founding conference was a battleground between unelected bureaucrats and the left, but in the end it has produced a new socialist and working-class party.
(2025-12-05). Lebanon's art of giving everything away for free. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — For decades, Lebanon's leaders have embraced a peculiar diplomatic approach: yield concession after concession, gain nothing in return, and feign surprise as the nation's leverage steadily disappears.
(2025-12-05). How Trump is Savaging the Poor: the New Victory Gardens. juancole.com ( When I was poorer, that card filled every month with money I could spend on food — fruits and vegetables, oil, spices, and c…
(2025-12-05). Ukrainian drone hits Grozny skyscraper, setting tower ablaze. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A Ukrainian long-range drone struck the Grozny City business center, one of Chechnya's tallest landmarks, early Friday, triggering a major fire, blowing out windows across several floors, and forcing mass evacuations in the heart of the regional capital, according to Russian media. No fatalities were reported, though multiple people were treated for smoke inhalation as emergency crews cleared the surrounding area.Videos shared on Telegram and X captured flames shooting from the upper levels of the 145-meter tower, which houses key government institutions, including the Chechen Security Council, Audit Ch…
(2025-12-05). Canada Is Arming Israel Because It Is Afraid of the United States. worldbeyondwar.org 
A leaked Liberal caucus briefing document obtained by The Maple warned that regulating the flow of Canadian-made military goods to the United States might upset the Americans, resulting in economic blows to Canada and damaging geopolitical alliances. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-05). EU hits Musk's X with $140m fine for 'deceptive' blue tick, ad transparency. aljazeera.com Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
(2025-12-05). Syria Eyes Economic Rebound as Sanctions Ease and Refugees Return. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria is emerging from a 14-year civil war and attempting to re-enter the global financial system following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime last year. At the Reuters NEXT conference, central bank Governor AbdulKader Husrieh outlined a rare moment of economic optimism: sanctions are easing, refugees are returning, and new partnerships with global financial institutions …
(2025-12-05). World Cup 2026: Small nations Big Dreams. aljazeera.com Tiny populations. Brutal logistics. And political turmoil.
(2025-12-05). Three years of sanctions prove John McCain wrong about Russia. strategic-culture.su By Jose NINO | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In March 2014, the late Senator John McCain of Arizona stood on the Senate floor and…
(2025-12-05). WHYY Newscast for Friday 4:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-05). Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of festive season. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of festive season | The Department of Home Affairs will be extending operating hours at its offices by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents. | From 8 to 19 December 2025 and from 5 to 16 January 2026, the offices will close at 18: 00, instead of 16: 00. | Services offered during the extended hours will be available at offices equipped to process Smart ID Cards and passports. | The department advised clients to book application or collection appointments before visiting offices, using the Branch Appointment Booking System (BA…
(2025-12-05). Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel participation. newarab.com 
Three countries on Thursday pulled out of the
(2025-12-05). Roaming Charges: Kill, Kill Again, Kill Them All. counterpunch.org 
The double-tap strikes are appalling and illegal, but Hegseth is merely following the bloody path Barack Obama blazed. Obama's drone assassination team even had a name for wounded survivors they would target for a second kill strike: squirters. According to David Shedd, Obama's former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. "We used double-taps all the time. You would get the initial signature off of a target that's been hit and if you saw that they 'squirted' and were injured … you hit them again." Shedd told Washington Post columnist Mark Thyssen: "There was often a second predator ready to go …
(2025-12-05). The Reluctant Hegemon: China's Strategic Rejection of Global Currency Primacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Ever since the 2008 global financial crisis, a popular narrative has assumed that China's rise will inevitably push the Chinese yuan (Renminbi, RMB) to replace the U.S. dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency. The logic seems straightforward: China is now the world's second-largest economy and its biggest trading nation, so surely its currency will …
(2025-12-05). Manamela mourns passing of education pioneer Jennifer Glennie. sanews.gov.za Manamela mourns passing of education pioneer Jennifer Glennie | Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela has expressed deep sadness following the passing of Jennifer Glennie, the founding Executive Director of the South African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) and respected pioneer in the field of distance learning. | In a statement on Thursday, Manamela said Glennie's death represented a significant loss to South Africa's education fraternity. | Paying tribute to her lifelong work, the Minister described Glennie as "a visionary leader whose lifelong passion for education, particularly in d…
(2025-12-05). Unilateral coercive measures impede realization of HR. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that unilateral coercive measures violate and impede the realization of human rights, including the right to development,…
(2025-12-05). DRC, Rwanda sign U.S.-brokered peace deal to end eastern conflict. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA,DRC | Xinhua | The leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a U.S.-brokered peace deal in Washington, aimed at ending the decades-long conflict in eastern DRC. Endorsed on Thursday by DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the accord was hailed by the White House as …
(2025-12-05). ICE Descends on World's "Incarceration Capital" to Carry Out Raids. truthout.org A major immigration crackdown is underway in New Orleans and the surrounding areas of Louisiana, dubbed "Operation Catahoula Crunch" by the Trump administration. According to planning documents, 250 federal agents will aim to make 5,000 arrests over two months. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the operation will target "the worst of the worst," though the number of arrests being… |
(2025-12-05). Iranian taekwondo athletes win two more golds at 2025 World U21. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Mobina Nematzadeh and Radin Zeinali won two gold medal at the 2025 World U21 Taekwondo Championships on Friday.
(2025-12-05). Iranian, German envoys hold bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Diplomats from Iran and Germany held talks on Friday regarding the bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.
(2025-12-05). Japan's Takaichi Walks Fiscal Tightrope as Markets Test Her Stimulus Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is caught in a tense showdown with financial markets as Japan's long-term borrowing costs spike to their highest level since 2007. Her $137 billion stimulus package, financed largely through new borrowing, triggered renewed scrutiny of Japan's towering public debt and weakened yen. A November 17 meeting with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama …
(2025-12-05). Afghanistan Pivots Economically to Central Asia as it Seeks to End Dependence on Pakistan. juancole.com By ( But experts warn that geography, high costs, and political constraints will hinder efforts by Afghanistan's cash-strapped an…
(2025-12-05). EasyJet to resume Israel flights in March – but only from three destinations. haaretz.com Low-cost aviation giant will resume flights to Israel from London, Amsterdam and Rome…
(2025-12-05). Video of September 2 killing showed US massacred "shipwrecked" people, House committee leaders say. wsws.org U.S. Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith said Thursday that the full video of the September 2 missile strike that killed 11 people in the Caribbean showed that two "shipwrecked individuals" were "killed by the United States military."
(2025-12-05). Telangana's Urea Surplus Sparks Fertiliser Assurance. devdiscourse.com During the 2025 Kharif season, Telangana experienced a surplus of urea, with 10.28 lakh tonnes supplied against a requirement of 9.80 lakh tonnes, according to Minister of State for Fertilisers Anupriya Patel. Contrary to a formal shortfall complaint by the state, fertiliser distribution was effectively managed.
(2025-12-05). Egypt's economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist. aljazeera.com Investments boost Egypt's economy, but rural poverty highlights unequal benefits from economic recovery efforts.
(2025-12-05). Lamola responds to US criticism, defends SA's G20 Presidency. sanews.gov.za Lamola responds to US criticism, defends SA's G20 Presidency | South Africa has responded to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio's newsletter on Substack. | In the newsletter Rubio criticised Pretoria, stating that Washington will not tolerate what he describes as the "radical" ANC-led government. He also condemned South Africa's focus on climate change, diversity, and inclusion during its presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). | In a break from long-standing tradition, the G20 Leaders' Summit last month adopted a declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges right at the start of t…
(2025-12-05). Saturday 12/6: The Fightback Against the Attack on Immigrants. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2025-12-05). Two New Hanover flood victims identified as recovery efforts continue. sanews.gov.za Two New Hanover flood victims identified as recovery efforts continue | Two remaining bodies of three residents who were swept away by floods in New Hanover have been identified, as recovery and humanitarian efforts continue across affected communities. | KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma reported that the Mayor of Umshwathi Local Municipality Mandla Zondi, Ward 02 Local Councillor Sikhumbuzo Nxumalo, and uMgungundlovu Disaster team, informed the department that the body of one resident who was swept away has been identified. All known victims have been recovered. | Giving an update…
(2025-12-05). Tehran, Yerevan discuss ways to expand economic, trade, investment co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a meeting between the ambassador of Armenia to Iran and the secretary of Iran's Supreme Council of Free Trade and Special Economic Zones, they discussed ways to develop bilateral cooperation and strengthen economic, trade, and investment relations between the two countries.
(2025-12-05). Lebanon president says Israel talks to resume in coming weeks. newarab.com 
(2025-12-05). Inside the Hidden Wonders of the Shrinking Arctic. whyy.org Over the course of 20 years, writer Neil Shea explored the awe-inspiring landscape of the Arctic. He saw narwhals poking their tusks above the water, herds of caribou moving across the tundra, and majestic white wolves raising their young. He documents this fragile beauty in his new book, "
(2025-12-05). Honduras: Plot By The US-Backed Far Right Causes Political Crisis. popularresistance.org More than 6 million Hondurans went to the polls this past Sunday to elect the country's next president in a process marked by irregularities, foreign interference, and coup attempts by the far right. Pre-election polls showed a wide lead for the candidate of the ruling Libre party, Rixi Moncada. However, today Honduras marks three days without knowing its president-elect, amid technical failures and an extremely tight count that keeps conservative candidates Nasry Asfura and Salvador Nasralla in a technical tie, in what Moncada describe as an electoral plot.
(2025-12-05). Inside Coca-Cola's Multi-Billion Dollar Theft Of Trade Secrets. popularresistance.org Since 2004, as part of the Campaign to Stop Killer Coke, I have attended Coca-Cola's annual meetings of shareholders to confront The Coca-Cola Company's chief executives and board members over the company's involvement in horrific human rights abuses and other criminal behavior. | These meetings often became confrontational and tense. I was violently attacked from behind while standing at the microphone raising issues of Coca-Cola's complicity in deadly human rights abuses perpetrated against union leaders in Colombia. The assailants turned out to be Wilmington, Delaware police dressed in plain clothes moonlighti…
(2025-12-05). EU fines X ‚Ǩ120M in first major DSA action as U.S. blasts ruling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The European Commission on Friday imposed a ‚Ǩ120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's platform X, the first major penalty under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), after a two-year investigation found the company failed key transparency and consumer-protection requirements.Regulators cited for three violations. The largest, a ‚Ǩ45 million penalty, targets X's paid blue-check system, which replaced legacy verification for public figures with a subscription model.The Commission ruled the feature constitutes "deceptive design" because it allows anyone to purchase…
(2025-12-05). SA remains resolute in achieving a just transition. sanews.gov.za SA remains resolute in achieving a just transition | South Africa has accelerated its efforts toward a just, inclusive, and community-centred transition, even as some countries remain slow to implement climate action. ⚪ "In this ever-uncertain environment, South Africa stands proud. We have not wavered on our commitments and have in fact scaled up our climate action," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday in Pretoria. ⚪ Over the past five years, the establishment of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) played a pivotal role in shaping government policy to advance a low-carbon, climate-resilient econom…
(2025-12-05). Australia Moves to Deepen Defence Ties with Japan Amid Rising Regional Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for talks with his counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro, with both sides eager to accelerate defence cooperation under Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Australian officials said the visit reflects a desire to engage early with Tokyo's new leadership and reinforce what they describe as a …
(2025-12-05). Madison, December 6, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE Picket! wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-12-05). Corporate Pressure Mounts On Chileans Opposing Copper Mine. popularresistance.org Vancouver-based Los Andes Copper, developer of the proposed Vizcachitas copper-molybdenum mine in Chile's Valparaíso region, has launched an aggressive campaign targeting the municipality of Putaendo's mayor, Mauricio Quiroz, and local biologist Arón Cádiz-Véliz. The company is pressing legal and media challenges against them for opposing the mine and leading scientific efforts to protect the area. | The conflict centres on a report and technical study commissioned by the municipality, aimed at designating the Rocín River Valley—a high-altitude ecosystem with glaciers, wetlands, and endemic species—as…
(2025-12-05). Mozambique: ICRC responds to pressing humanitarian needs. icrc.org About 250'000 people have been displaced in the last year because of the armed conflict in northern Mozambique.
(2025-12-05). Ilami artisans participate in handicraft exhibition in Iraq. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Ilami artisans have recently participated in a handicraft exhibition in the Iraqi city of Kut, Wasit province, said Head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department Farzad Sharifi.
(2025-12-05). Tokyo urged to specify its past commitments. ecns.cn Japan owes an explanation to China and the international community as to why it is unwilling to clearly state the commitments it has made in the past and its legal obligations, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Nedra Glover Tawwab on setting boundaries and finding balance in relationships. whyy.org She joins us this week on The Connection to talk about how to break old patterns that no longer serve us and how to build a healthier relationship with ourselves.
(2025-12-05). Cashless loopholes: Treasury confirms exemptions for bankless towns. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). The Unpardonable Pardoning of Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández. counterpunch.org 
The multi-year investigation, prosecution, conviction, and incarceration of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández involved massive costs incurred by the US government that have not been publicly disclosed. It is known that Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted in a US federal court for drug trafficking and related firearms offenses. He was sentenced to 45 years
(2025-12-05). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2005-12-25). Napoli's title defence continues with visit of rivals Juventus. tribune.com.pk 
Napoli have a chance to strike a blow against Juventus as the two great Serie A rivals face off on Sunday in another episode of Europe's tightest league title race. | Reigning champions Napoli trail current table-toppers AC Milan on goal difference and will have the chance to take the sole lead of the division for at least a day, with their closest rivals at Torino on Monday. | And there is no one else Napoli would rather beat to take top spot than Juventus, who more than any other club symbolise the hegemony of northern Italy over the country's football. | Napoli are in the unusual position of being above Juv…
(2025-12-05). Ford 21st-Century Funding Of ADL Group Revisited. indybay.org Between June 2019 and August 2023, the Ford Foundation gave at least 3 grants, totaling $725,000, to the Anti-Defamation League [ADL] "Lobby" group.
(2025-12-05). Is Japan sliding back toward militarism? tehrantimes.com XIAMEN — Relations between China and Japan are undergoing their most serious shock in a decade. And yet, as recently as 2024—after the lifting of pandemic restrictions—it seemed the two countries were slowly moving toward improved relations. This trend was abruptly disrupted in recent weeks, when a series of diplomatic missteps gave way to open disputes.
(2025-12-05). PDP Pushes for Age Limit Extension in J&K Competitive Exams. devdiscourse.com The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday called on Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to approve a significant change proposed by the Jammu and Kashmir government. The proposal aims to raise the upper age limit for the upcoming combined competitive examination to 35 years for open merit candidates, potentially benefiting many young aspirants.
(2025-12-05). Chinese boy lost after US detention, helper's last call in fire: weekly roundup. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Japan's Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait…
(2025-12-05). The Last Great Bulls Inside Botswana's silent struggle over its elephants. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL REPORT — ALL AFRICA.COM | ADAM CRUISE | When Dr. Mike Chase banks the small survey plane over northern Botswana's mopane woodlands, he can see the country's wildlife story written in the dust below. Carcasses—some months old, others more recent—lie scattered along ancient elephant paths, mute evidence of drought, hunting, and poaching. Farther ahead, …
(2025-12-05). Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel's inclusion. aljazeera.com Fans of Europe's annual song contest are fearing for its future after four countries announced they were boycotting.
(2025-12-05). EPA, MAHA Commission Urged to Assess Christmas Tree Pesticides Risks to Children. indybay.org WASHINGTON, December 4, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency and President's Make America Healthy Again Commission today to address the health risks posed by the heavy use of toxic pesticides on Christmas trees.
(2025-12-05). World Soil Day an opportunity to rethink how we interact with earth. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.
(2025-12-05). RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (UG): Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025: The Ministry of Railways has extended the last date of application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025.
(2025-12-05). From Ja'mie to Jerusalem: Redefining racism in the Israel debate. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). Shattering the world of clowns — Rainer "Hegemony or Downfall" indybay.org "Our era must therefore be seen as an era of creeping de-civilization of violence, persistently carried out by the powerful. In other words, we are living in a time of radical counter-enlightenment. No event in the Western world illustrates this more relentlessly than Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. The epochal crime of this genocide is accompanied by the crime of silence."
(2025-12-05). Sheikh Hasina's Future After Death Penalty. ummid.com In the wake of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, will her political career come to an end on the road?
(2025-12-05). More than 7,200 healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University authorize strike. wsws.org Healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike action, demanding higher wages and safe staffing, as unions work to isolate struggle from broader working class movement.
(2025-12-05). Economic cooperation in focus as Brazilian ambassador meets Qazvin governor. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Brazil's Ambassador to Iran, André Veras Guimarà£es, met with Mohammad Nozari, the governor of Qazvin Province, on Wednesday.
(2025-12-05). Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan ignites festive cheer as it rolls out across Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was happiness, laughter and excitement in the air as Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda officially unveiled its Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan at the Railway Grounds in Kampala on Dec.3. Against a backdrop of music, bright decorations and cheerful crowds, the launch marked the beginning of a nationwide festive journey designed to …
(2025-12-05). Why Japan Just Humiliated China's Red-Line Threats. thinktank.pk the Taiwan Strait remains a flashpoint of global tension, with recent exchanges between Tokyo and Beijing amplifying fears of miscalculation. A recent commentary from a Chinese state-affiliated outlet lambasts Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for "evasiveness" on Taiwan policy, demanding a "comprehensive explanation" to avert a "deeper crisis." Yet, this narrative overlooks Japan's consistent adherence …
(2025-12-05). Syria Nears Anniversary Of Assad's Fall Amid Renewed 'Deeply Troubling' Abuses, UN Warns. eurasiareview.com By Ephrem Kossaify | Syria is days away from marking the first anniversary of the fall of President Bashar Assad's regime, but the country's interim authorities face mounting criticism over continuing abuses and a fragile security environment, the UN human rights chief said. | In a statement on Friday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said early steps by the interim leadership, including the creation of national commissions for transitional justice and missing persons, and investigative bodies examining violence in coastal areas and in Suweida, were "encouraging but only the beginning" of a lo…
(2025-12-05). Friday 12/12: Street Spirit Winter Party and Fundraiser at. indybay.org 3629 Martin Luther King Junior Way | Oakland, CA 94609…
(2025-12-05). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-05). The Constitution vs. the Commander-in-Chief: The Duty to Disobey Unlawful Orders. counterpunch.org 
Every military servicemember's oath is a pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It is not an oath to a politician. It is not an oath to a party. And it is not an oath to the police state. Yet what happens when those same men and women are being told—by
(2025-12-05). Keep energy infrastructure out of war, Turkey warns Moscow, Kyiv. newarab.com 
In response to the attacks, Ankara has summoned
(2025-12-05). Tire production in Iran rises 8%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's tire industry has recorded an eight percent increase in output, a board member of the Tire Industry Association said, while calling for the removal of currency restrictions affecting raw material supplies.
(2025-12-05). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2005-12-25). Forest Department recovers 800 acres in Lal Sohanra National Park. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Forest Department has reclaimed nearly 800 acres of forest land in Lal Sohanra National Park that had been under illegal occupation for almost four decades. The recovered land had been controlled by occupying groups for an extended period, and its return is part of ongoing efforts to manage and conserve the province's forest resources. | According to the Forest Department, the operation was conducted under the direct supervision of a senior provincial minister, who monitored all stages of the operation in real time. The operation involved GIS lab experts, field forces, forest officers, forest guards…
(2025-12-05). Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96. aljazeera.com Gehry blended pop art with monumental architecture that reshaped skylines from Prague to Los Angeles and New York City.
(2025-12-05). COP30 Round-Up: Failure of a UN Climate Summit Is Great News for Humanity! wattsupwiththat.com While the teeth knashing over the COP FLOP continues, we must never forget: Failure of a UN climate summit is great news for humanity!
(2025-12-05). Milwaukee: Protest December 12, 2025 to Demand ICE Off Campus at MSOE! wibailoutpeople.org 
10 E Knapp Street ICE protest Friday December 12, 2025 at 9 am. Join us to continue resisting ICE in Milwaukee every Friday morning! — MSOE YDSA | Photo:
(2025-12-05). Roles Reversed As Western Imperialist Gory, Glory Days Come To An End. popularresistance.org The Nazis' unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945, triggered a bacchanal across the West and parts of the East as millions poured into the streets to celebrate on the following day, singing, dancing, hugging, and famously, kissing. From Winnipeg to Warsaw, and Chicago to Copenhagen to Cape Town, the jubilation expressed on Victory in Europe Day ⚪ or VE Day as it came to be known—represents a singular, unifying moment for the world community. | The Allies' victory over fascism did not mean, however, that all fascism was banned, just fascism against white people, as the Algerians quickly discovered on the occ…
(2025-12-05). Netflix to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, raising antitrust concerns. aljazeera.com Critics say the deal would create less competition in Hollywood and limit choice for consumers.
(2025-12-05). Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Netherlands Boycott Eurovision Over Israel's Inclusion. truthout.org Four countries have announced that they are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 because of the organizers' much-criticized decision to allow Israel to continue participating in the competition, despite its genocide. Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands are pulling out of the competition for next year, after the body behind the competition, the European Broadcasting Union… |
(2025-12-05). US Supreme Court To Decide Birthright Citizenship Case. eurasiareview.com By Dan McCaleb | ( On the first day of his second term, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to refuse to recognize U.S. citizenship for children born in the U.S. to mothers who are in the country illegally or are here legally on visas if the father is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The order also called for den…
(2025-12-05). HKSAR govt urges residents to vote, eyes post-fire recovery. ecns.cn All of Hong Kong society is in extreme grief," Lee said, extending condolences to the bereaved families and survivors left homeless.He said the Constitution's core purpose is to protect people's well-being and that the government would turn the "painful lessons" into concrete measures to make the city safer.
(2025-12-05). A thousand stories under one name, Herbert Karim-Masihi reflects on his new exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian-Armenian photographer, and cultural heritage researcher Herbert Karim-Masihi is presenting a new exhibition titled "Iran Thinks of You" at the Sa'dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
(2025-12-05). DOJ Plans to End Sexual Violence Protections for Incarcerated LGBTQIA+ People. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to dismantle protections for trans and intersex people in federal, state, and local prisons, jails, and youth detention facilities, according to a government memo obtained by Prism. The memo, dated Dec. 2, takes aim at existing standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) that the department says do not comport with the Trump administration's… |
(2025-12-05). First 'Kerman to Rayen' tourist train departs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The first tourist train departed from Kerman station to Rayen on Thursday. An action that marks the beginning of a new chapter in the development of travel infrastructure, strengthening the sustainable tourism, and creating new experiences for tourists in the southeast of the country.
(2025-12-05). Milwaukee4Palestine: Sign the petition! Louis Fortis and the editors of the Shepherd Express: Shepherd Express Denies GENOCIDE Demand Better Journalism Now. wibailoutpeople.org 
Milwaukee4Palestine Click here to share this petition on Facebook. Click here to share this petition on Twitter. Or you can send your friends this link: actionnetwork.org/petitions/shepherd-exp… Copy and paste this email to friends to spread the word: Subject: Sign the petition! Louis Fortis and the editors of the Shepherd Express: Shepherd Express Denies GENOCIDE — …
(2025-12-05). CN Launches Winter Fund Appeal. consortiumnews.com Consortium News today launches its end-of year, tax-deductible, Winter Fund Drive as it celebrates 30 years of unmatched independent journalism. Please donate today! Please Donate to CN's 30th Anniversary Winter Fund Drive
(2025-12-05). Rhino horn seized in multi-agency operation. sanews.gov.za Rhino horn seized in multi-agency operation | A coordinated effort between the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), has led to the seizure of 17 rhino horn and lion and tiger bones. ⚪ This as the BMA, SARS, and the DPCI, working with other stakeholders, have confirmed a breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking, following a coordinated transnational operation that resulted in the seizure of a significant consignment of rhino horns and lion/tiger parts destined for the South East Asian illegal market.
(2025-12-05). Chinese private sector shows growing interest in entering Iran's market. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) has said is prepared to expand joint investments with Chinese companies in renewable energy, electric vehicles and rail industries, noting that Chinese private sector has shown growing interest in entering Iranian market, the head of the organization said during a meeting with Iran's ambassador to China.
(2025-12-05). Should Lynx And Wolves Be Reintroduced To Britain And Ireland? Young People Have Mixed Feelings. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) There are many things people have love-hate relationships with in Britain and Ireland, from Brussels sprouts to cricket or sea swimming. Another item can now be added to …
(2025-12-05). Activists, media, and politicians infected with dangerous overconfidence on climate change. onlineopinion.com.au Are climate activists victims of the Dunning—Kruger effect? Many scientists say uncertainty is vast, CO₂ impacts are limited, and costly climate alarmism is dangerously overconfident.
(2025-12-05). West African culture takes center stage at Dakar's ECOFEST 2025. aljazeera.com ECOFEST 2025 in Dakar, Senegal focuses on how culture fosters resilience amid political crises in West Africa.
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: The JVP/NPP government moves to cut social welfare. wsws.org The attack on benefits for the poor is part of unprecedented attacks on living standards, as the government imposes the austerity measures demanded by the IMF.
(2025-12-05). Nikkei Slides as Investors Brace for Key US Inflation Data; Asia Mostly Higher. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets were mixed on Friday as Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.3%, reversing its weekly gains ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that could influence a divided Federal Reserve. The drop followed weak Japanese household spending figures and rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike later this month. Meanwhile, global markets traded cautiously, …
(2025-12-05). Even "Progressives" Are Now Allowed To Notice That New York's Climate Plans Are Crumbling. wattsupwiththat.com Well, guys, welcome to the right side of history. Now that we have this crack in the dyke of left-wing unanimity for strict net zero mandates, perhaps the flood will begin.
(2025-12-05). Bellas artes villaclareñas celebran su aniversario con homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la exhibición de la exposición transitoria ´Bazar de Antigàºedades ª, homenaje a las primeras familias de la ciudad de Santa Clara, y la muestra especial ´Tesoros del pueblo ª, para evocar el lado más humano, sensible y humilde del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro; el Museo de Artes Decorativas de Villa Clara celebra este 4 de diciembre, 38 años atesorando el patrimonio de la hermosa urbe del centro de Cuba. | Claudia Tena Figueroa, directora del Museo de Artes Decorativas de Santa Clara, nos cuenta.
| ´Esta inmensa casona, fiel exponente de la hidalgía de la urbe, es un…
(2025-12-05). øCuál ha sido la evolución de los arbovirus en el país? cubadebate.cu En el programa Mesa Redonda los especialistas insistieron en la importancia del diagnóstico clínico, la vigilancia y la atención diferenciada para las personas con mayor riesgo, como parte de los esfuerzos integrales para enfrentar los arbovirus en el país.
(2025-12-05). Con filme argentino "Belén" , inauguran 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La cinta inaugural, "Belén" no fue una elección casual. Este drama, que relata la condena a ocho años de prisión de una joven acusada de haberse provocado un aborto en Tucumán, sirvió como un potente preámbulo para un festival que se declara, desde su primera secuencia, comprometido con las luchas y las realidades más descarnadas del continente.
(2025-12-05). Bellas artes villaclareñas celebran su aniversario con homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la exhibición de la exposición transitoria ´Bazar de Antigàºedades ª, homenaje a las primeras familias de la ciudad de Santa Clara, y la muestra especial ´Tesoros del pueblo ª, para evocar el lado más humano, sensible y humilde del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro; el Museo de Artes Decorativas de Villa Clara celebra este 4 de diciembre, 38 años atesorando el patrimonio de la hermosa urbe del centro de Cuba. | Claudia Tena Figueroa, directora del Museo de Artes Decorativas de Santa Clara, nos cuenta.
| ´Esta inmensa casona, fiel exponente de la hidalgía de la urbe, es un…
(2025-12-05). Con filme argentino "Belén" , inauguran 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La cinta inaugural, "Belén" no fue una elección casual. Este drama, que relata la condena a ocho años de prisión de una joven acusada de haberse provocado un aborto en Tucumán, sirvió como un potente preámbulo para un festival que se declara, desde su primera secuencia, comprometido con las luchas y las realidades más descarnadas del continente.
(2025-12-05). øCuál ha sido la evolución de los arbovirus en el país? cubadebate.cu En el programa Mesa Redonda los especialistas insistieron en la importancia del diagnóstico clínico, la vigilancia y la atención diferenciada para las personas con mayor riesgo, como parte de los esfuerzos integrales para enfrentar los arbovirus en el país.
(2025-12-05). Parlamento cubano llama a preservar la paz de América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) llamó este jueves a los ciudadanos de América Latina y el Caribe, y de los Estados Unidos, a actuar de forma oportuna y decididamente en favor de preservar la región como Zona de Paz. | El reclamo toma en cuenta el actual despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Caribe, donde ya son decenas las personas muertas por ataques perpetrados por las fuerzas norteamericanas contra embarcaciones en el área, hechos que califican como ejecuciones extrajudiciales que violan el Derecho Internacional. | A continuación, e…
(2025-12-05). Vicepresidente de Cuba evaluó desarrollo del programa arrocero en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa evaluó este jueves el desarrollo del programa arrocero en la provincia de Camagàºey, en el cual, consideró, se requiere una mayor vinculación, contratación y control del destino de las producciones. | Conoció que para la actual campaña, iniciada en el mes de noviembre, se prevé la siembra de 22 mil 522 hectáreas, de ellas más de 14 mil de arroz especializado y el resto de popular, a partir del balance de agua aprobado en la provincia. | Así lo informó Jimmy Camejo Martín, director de la Emp…
(2025-12-05). Dan a conocer al jurado del XLVI Festival de Cine de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los integrantes del jurado de XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, que acoge 114 cintas en concurso, se presentaron hoy en el Salón Vedado del Hotel Nacional de Cuba. La directora del Festival, Tania Delgado, agradeció la participación de esas relevantes figuras de la cinematografía latinoamericana y del mundo.
(2025-12-05). Golpe electoral 2025: La elección más manipulada de la historia en Honduras. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, se dirigió al pueblo en una conferencia de prensa sobre la "trama" de un "golpe electoral" en el país. Afirmó que el sistema de Transmisión de Resultados Electorales Preliminares (TREP) es una "verdadera trampa". Advirtió que esta podría ser "la elección menos transparente" de la historia democrática.
(2025-12-05). Parlamento cubano llama a preservar la paz de América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) llamó este jueves a los ciudadanos de América Latina y el Caribe, y de los Estados Unidos, a actuar de forma oportuna y decididamente en favor de preservar la región como Zona de Paz. | El reclamo toma en cuenta el actual despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Caribe, donde ya son decenas las personas muertas por ataques perpetrados por las fuerzas norteamericanas contra embarcaciones en el área, hechos que califican como ejecuciones extrajudiciales que violan el Derecho Internacional. | A continuación, e…
(2025-12-05). La Russia sostiene la strategia finanziaria cinese per l'internazionalizzazione dello yuan. strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi, il Ministero delle Finanze russo ha ricevuto ordini per l'emissione di due tranche di obbligazioni sovrane denominate in yuan, negoziate sul mercato interno, unendosi a diversi Paesi, tra cui Ungheria e Indonesia. | Segue nostro La mossa sottolinea la crescente fiducia degli investitori globali nell'economia cinese e nella sua valuta e rafforza i legami tra Mosca e Pechino dopo la decisione del Cremlino di consentire a…
(2005-12-25). 'Annoying' Raphinha pulling Barca towards their best. tribune.com.pk 
Forward Raphinha's comeback from injury has helped Barcelona edge back towards their best form and helped the Catalans reclaim top spot in La Liga. | The Brazilian will likely be the first name on coach Hansi Flick's team sheet for the tricky trip to face Real Betis on Saturday as Barca bid to, at least temporarily, move four points clear of Real Madrid. | Raphinha struck against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Tuesday night, as Flick's side secured a crucial victory against a title rival, and created two goals in the win over Alaves last weekend, on his first start since a hamstring injury in September. | Last…