(2025-12-08). No decision made on blacklisting Hezbollah, Ansarallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani rejected reports claiming that Hezbollah and Yemen's Ansarallah had been designated as terrorist organizations in Iraq.
(2025-12-08). Anti-genocide protests demand Australia cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-12-08). CPJ, 29 others call on UN to act on 'unprecedented' rights abuses in Tanzania. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). South Africa's water, energy and food crisis: why fixing one means fixing them all. |
(2025-12-08). Violence against women a national disaster that demands national action — President. sanews.gov.za Violence against women a national disaster that demands national action — President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter to bemoan the country's persistently high levels of violence against women and children, warning that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) now amounts to a national disaster requiring exceptional measures. | As South Africa marks the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign, the President's newsletter underscores the scale of the crisis and outlines government's intensified response after officially declaring GBVF a national disaster last month. | "As South Africa…
(2025-12-08). The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety. |
(2025-12-08). Thailand launches air raids along Cambodia border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The Royal Thai Army has announced launching air attacks along its disputed border with Cambodia, after accusing Cambodian forces of firing at its troops and killing at least one soldier.
(2025-12-08). Benin president says coup bid thwarted, vows retribution. geo.tv 
Soldiers patrol in front of the headquarters of Benin's radio and television station, after, according to Benin's Interior Minister, the country's armed forces thwarted the attempted coup against the government of Benin's President Patrice Talon, in Cotonou, Benin, December 7, 2025. —…
(2025-12-08). How Private Interests and the Banking Dynasties Control Washington. globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published on October 13, 2022, relates in part to the powerful forces at work in the United States. I've mentioned also the attempts by the Americans to encroach upon Russia in eastern Europe and …
(2025-12-08). Cracking Down on Crypto Crimes: Government Tightens the Noose. devdiscourse.com The Indian government is intensifying its crackdown on crypto-related crimes, with the Enforcement Directorate seizing assets worth Rs 4,189.89 crore under anti-money laundering laws. A suspect involved in these activities has been declared a Fugitive Economic Offender, sources in Parliament revealed on Monday.
(2025-12-08). IRCS ready to send relief aid to flood-hit Indonesia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has expressed its readiness to dispatch relief teams and humanitarian aid to assist Indonesians affected by floods.
(2025-12-08). New university in Dongguan to provide talent support for GBA. ecns.cn A newly established university in Dongguan, Guangdong province, is projected to play a role in providing talent support for Dongguan city and even the entire Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
(2025-12-08). US to spend $800 million on support for Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The US' draft budget allocates $400 million each for support for Ukraine in 2026 and 2027.
(2025-12-08). British vlogger street interview: Many Japanese oppose involvement in Taiwan question. ecns.cn Recently, an independent British content creator Luke Johnston conducted street interviews in Japan, where many local residents stated that they do not support Japan's involvement in the Taiwan issue.
(2025-12-08). Uttar Pradesh Government Ensures Financial Aid for Medical Treatment. devdiscourse.com In a significant move to ensure medical care accessibility, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured financial support for individuals seeking treatment. He instructed officials to prevent patient suffering due to inadequate funds.
(2025-12-08). Un-American Candidate Vows to Kick "Every Dirty Muslim out of Texas" : Glenn Reacts. scheerpost.com 'By Glenn Greenwald / ⚪ Please share this story and help us grow our network!: ⚪ Editor's Note: At a moment when the once vaunted model of responsible journalism is overwhelmingly the play thing of self-serving billionaires and their corporate scribes, alternatives of integrity are desperately needed, and ScheerPost is one of them. Please support our independent journalism by contributing to our online donation platform, Network…
(2025-12-08). FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data — and could severely hinder vaccine access. |
(2025-12-08). How probable is it that Assad will return? thealtworld.com What role does Moscow play, and why are Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey the most vulnerable? | The global news agency "Reuters" broadcasted a very lengthy report (at least 2,500 words) about a movement being undertaken by five supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad who have been planning for some time to stage a coup to overthrow the current regime led by interim President Ahmad al-Shara and restore the previous regime to power, if not throughout Syria, then at least in the Alawite areas of the northern coast. | According to the agency, citing stolen material, General Kamal Hassan, head of military intelligen…
(2025-12-08). Opening-up to expand as key growth driver. ecns.cn China will continue to push forward high-standard opening-up while bolstering domestic consumption to support high-quality development, the country's top commerce official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-08). 'Escalating' gun violence in Gauteng condemned. sanews.gov.za 'Escalating' gun violence in Gauteng condemned | The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has raised the alarm on the escalating levels of gun violence in the province. | This after a mass shooting in Tshwane over the weekend and the murder of a witness of the Madlanga Commission. | "The…Portfolio Committee on Community Safety is gravely concerned by the escalating levels of gun violence that continue to turn communities across the province into everyday crime scenes. | "The recent mass shooting in Saulsville, Pretoria, is yet another tragic reminder of the urgent need to rid…
(2025-12-08). Merlinda Bobis explores four generations of colonialism and violence in the Phillipines. |
(2025-12-07). How Russia Is Militarizing Ukrainian Children. eurasiareview.com By Iryna Skosar | Nastia was 14 when a Russian tank shell struck her home in Mariupol. Wounded, she and her mother were deported, first to Taganrog and then to Crimea where she was forced to attend propaganda classes at school and sing the Russian national anthem. For refusing Russian passports, Nastia's mother was threatened with the loss of her parental rights. | Meanwhile, in the occupied part of the Kherson region, ten-year-old Sasha was systematically persecuted at school for his Ukrainian identity and for refusing to participate in militarised events. The boy's family was also repeatedly intimidated by R…
(2025-12-07). Kagame: 'Never seen this much attention' to ending Africa war. aljazeera.com Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing 'democracy, freedom and human rights'.
(2025-12-07). Second prisoner in Egypt reported dead in 24 hours. newarab.com 
A The al-Shehab Human Rights Centre and the Egyptian Network for Human Rights said Saturday that a detainee named Khaled al-Abyad had died in Minya prison due to medical neglect. | Al-Abyad, who had been imprisoned for more than 12 years, had been denied medical care despite suffering a "severe health crisis", according to testimonies collected by t…
(2025-12-07). Big Tech May Soon Have Monopoly On Power As America Faces Energy Crisis. wattsupwiththat.com As Big Tech develops more artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, advocates flaunt the promise of more jobs and innovation, while others warn about the impending power crunch and potential antitrust issues as a handful of companies could dominate the power sector.
(2025-12-07). DUP meltdown over Irish language and Palestine sparks council legal crisis. thecanary.co Indignation from the unionist minority in Belfast Council over recent votes in favour of increased use of Irish language signage, and display of the Palestinian flag at City Hall, has prompted a major challenge to political decision-making. Speaking earlier this week in a hearing related to the Irish language vote, High Court Justice McLaughlin said: […] | By
(2025-12-07). Your Party isn't anybody's party not yet, at least. thecanary.co Week in, week out, I keep my thoughts on Your Party firmly placed on the back burner. Not because of some unbreakable lifelong personal commitment to defend Jeremy Corbyn from the forces of elitist ____wittery, and not because anyone is asking me to look the other way while the circus comes to town. I've said […] | By
(2025-12-07). The Architect Of Consolidation: Munir's Steadfast Grip On Pakistan's Power Structure Analysis. eurasiareview.com Quite contrary to the earlier phases of fragile democratic regimes and distinct periods of authoritarian rule under military dictatorships, Pakistan is currently witnessing growing fusion of military and civilian institutions under the direction and supervision of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. In fact, moving beyond the security issues, Munir is taking key political, economic and diplomatic decisions for Pakistan. | Reversal of Military's Prominence : | Since popular leader Imran Khan came to dominate Pakistan's political scene as the Prime Minister in 2018, the clout of the military to influence civi…
(2025-12-07). INSF, Uzbekistan Innovative Development Agency to support joint scientific research. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Uzbekistan will support the implementation of 10 research projects following a joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.