(2025-12-09). Europe in Panic Over US Strategy for Stability With Russia. consortiumnews.com Alastair Crooke on the Trump administration's most recent National Security Strategy, which critiques U.S. pursuit of global primacy as a failure. By Alastair Crooke Conflicts Forum A National Security Strategy (NSS) is produced periodically by U.S. administrations (President Donald Trump…
(2025-12-09). Tariffs deepen economic uncertainty, hurting U.S. job market: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the latest data from U.S. firm Automatic Data Processing (ADP) show an unexpected decline in private-sector employment, with roughly 32,000 jobs lost in November 2025.
(2025-12-09). China-Iran-Saudi Arabia meeting to be held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China are set to hold their third trilateral committee meeting in Tehran today to review and advance the implementation of the Beijing Agreement.
(2025-12-09). Florida declares civil rights group CAIR a 'terror organisation'. newarab.com 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the The directive against the
(2025-12-09). Schelling's philosophy of nature and the renewal of the earth. onlineopinion.com.au Schelling saw nature not as object but as subject – a creative force we belong to, not command. His vision may be the ecological imagination our age lacks.
(2025-12-09). Chinese PLA Navy's 989 Task Group arrives in Indonesia for four-day visit. ecns.cn The Chinese PLA Navy's 989 Task Group, which is currently on a far-sea comprehensive training mission, arrived at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, kicking off a four-day friendly visit.
(2025-12-09). Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals. geo.tv 
This collage of pictures shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sign the high-speed train project on December 8, 2025. — Facebook/ Mohammed bin Salman Fan ClubRail agreement signed by MBS and Qatar's emir.High-speed train project…
(2025-12-09). Tehran invites foreign partners to expanded energy Coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — In a meeting with Belarus's industry minister, Iran's oil minister emphasized that Tehran has prepared a portfolio of oil and gas contracts aimed at attracting friendly partners.
(2025-12-09). Fifteen U.S. Citizens Detained In Over 96 'Kavanaugh Stops,' As Feds Disregard Legal Documentation. lataco.com Justice Kavanaugh laid out the framework for how racial profiling is permissible by federal agents leading to what has now been coined as the "Kavanaugh Stop," by professor Anil Kalhan.
(2025-12-09). Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England. geo.tv 
(2025-12-09). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama reiterates criticism of Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said in an interview on December 7 that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair and Japan should not interfere.
(2025-12-09). China's foreign trade up 3.6% in first 11 months of 2025. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in goods rose 3.6 percent year-on-year in the first 11 months of 2025 to 41.21 trillion yuan, according to the General Administration of Customs on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Proactive fiscal policy in 2026 emphasized. ecns.cn China will continue exerting a "more proactive" fiscal policy and "moderately loose" monetary policy next year, as it strives to promote "effective qualitative improvement" and "reasonable quantitative growth" in its economy, according to a key Party leadership meeting on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Israel launches ground, air assaults on southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Israel carried out simultaneous ground incursions and airstrikes across several areas of southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese and regional media reports.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Pakistan agree on high-level Ashgabat dialogue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke by phone on Tuesday.
(2025-12-09). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 9.
(2025-12-09). Australian safety regulator's initial report on fatal Cobar mine explosion: more questions than answers. wsws.org The NSW Resources Regulator's November 25 "Investigation information release" neither explains what caused the tragedy nor makes any recommendation for how to stop more workers being killed.
(2025-12-09). Top Ontario union official defends Tory government's multi-billion-dollar training program amid fraud scandal. wsws.org Speaking at a blue-chip luncheon, the Labourers' International Union of North America's Canadian director gave a full-throated defence of Premier Ford and his labour minister in the face of reports showing hundreds of millions in job-training funds have been funnelled to the government's union and business cronies.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Azerbaijan determined to strengthen bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran and Baku are committed to using all available capacities to enhance bilateral ties and expand cooperation within multilateral frameworks.
(2025-12-09). China, Germany seek more stable model for bilateral relations. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for China and Germany to transcend differences in social systems, histories and cultures and to build a more mature model of positive interaction and a more stable bilateral policy framework.
(2025-12-09). Court awards MH370 victims 2.9m yuan each. ecns.cn The remaining 23 cases involve families who have not yet applied for or completed the legal procedure to declare the passengers deceased, and these cases remain under judicial review.
(2025-12-09). China wins third straight ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title. ecns.cn China beat Japan 8-1 to claim its third consecutive ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title in Chengdu on Sunday.
(2025-12-09). Insights丨Brazilian scholar voices confidence in China's economy, seeks greater bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn China's high-quality economic development holds broad prospects, said Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., Brazilian scholar and director of the Brazilian Citizens Council in Beijing with China News Network.
(2025-12-09). A big step in Tehran-Baku relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — In a region where diplomacy often shifts unpredictably, Iran and Azerbaijan have taken a significant step forward, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's meetings in Baku highlighted a mutual commitment to strengthening ties.
(2025-12-09). Thai Navy launches operation against Cambodian troops. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — The Thai Navy has launched an operation in the Trat Province to push Cambodian troops out of the area.
(2025-12-09). Silk Road forum highlights Xinjiang's key role in BRI. ecns.cn The 17th Silk Road Studies Forum, which brought together 40 experts from Beijing, Shanghai, and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for a three-day event, concluded at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), on Saturday.
(2025-12-09). Zohran Mamdani, Jessica Tisch and the NYPD's mass surveillance program. wsws.org New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reappointed Jessica Tisch as police commissioner, a woman directly responsible for the NYPD's massive spying on New York's population.
(2025-12-09). US judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on Rumeysa Ozturk. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a Chief US District Judge Denise Casper in Boston issued an injunction after concluding
(2025-12-09). Denmark's Ritual of Militarisation. dissidentvoice.org On December 8, 2025, the Copenhagen Security Summit convenes at Falkoner Centret in Frederiksberg. With 35 speakers and more than 1,200 participants, it is one of Denmark's largest gatherings on geopolitics and security. Organised by Danish Industry (DI), Ernst and Young, Poul Schmith (The Chamber Attorney), Danske Bank, and Bà∏rsen, the summit features high‚Äëprofile figures …
(2025-12-09). How Hong Kong can distinguish itself as a climate finance hub. scmp.com For decades, New York and London have defined the flow of global capital. But while markets still chase short-term returns in US equities, the next great wave of productive investment is taking shape in East Asia, led by China's financing, manufacturing and export of the clean technologies that are remaking the global economy. | That contrast has only widened. As the United States retreats from climate leadership, China has doubled down. A day after US President Donald Trump called climate change…
(2025-12-09). Yungang Grottoes Cave 18 closes for maintenance, rest of site stays open. ecns.cn Monday's closure will give the Yungang Research Institute time to conduct a detailed survey of cracks in the cave ceiling and scientifically address the water seepage issue.While Cave 18 is closed for maintenance, the remaining areas of the Yungang Grottoes will continue to be open to the public.
(2025-12-09). Iran's missile advances major source of fear for Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Israeli military representatives have told parliament that Iran's quickening pace of ballistic missile production now poses a significant strategic concern.
(2025-12-09). What Could The Contours Of A NATO-Russian Non-Aggression Pact Look Like? thealtworld.com Awareness of the threats that NATO poses along these three fronts and the division of labor between the top five states therein — Finland, Sweden, Poland, Romania, and Türkiye — enables Russia to devise the most effective countermeasures and propose the best means for managing future tensions. | It was earlier assessed that a
(2025-12-09). New Zealand Defence Force aims to double recruitment. wsws.org The Defence Force head told MPs military recruitment must be raised significantly higher, just as it was before the two world wars.
(2025-12-09). Foreign trade growth to help advance opening-up. ecns.cn Foreign trade will remain pivotal to China's economic performance in 2026, as policymakers and exporters prioritize industrial upgrade, high-standard opening-up and market diversification as key growth drivers, government officials and economists said on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Why has Xinjiang become the 'western granary'. ecns.cn "We are not fighting against nature, but learning to work with it in a smarter way." This philosophy of coexistence has enabled Xinjiang to increase agricultural output while protecting its ecological environment.
(2025-12-09). Powerful wave at Spanish tourist island sweeps swimmers to sea, killing 4. scmp.com A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers out to sea while they were in a popular seawater pool along the rocky, western coastline of the Spanish island of Tenerife, leaving four died and one missing, Spanish authorities said Monday. | Crews recovered three bodies on Sunday – a 35-year-old man, a 55-year-old woman and another man – during a major rescue operation that used jet skis and helicopters to locate and pick up all those dragged out to sea. The fourth, a woman, died on Monday, a day…
(2025-12-09). Great Wall's 'living skin' acts as natural protective shield. ecns.cn New research has revealed that a thin "living skin" covering the surface of the Great Wall of China serves as a powerful natural protective layer.
(2025-12-09). CPC leadership holds meeting on 2026 economic work, regulations on law-based governance. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance in all respects.
(2025-12-09). Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst. newarab.com 
Salah was not included in the squad announced by Salah said on Saturday he felt like he had been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool and that he…
(2025-12-09). Europeans Can't Let Trump Define What It Means To Be European OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Pawel Zerka | Problem: | If anyone was wondering whether it's fair to speak of US president Donald Trump's
(2025-12-09). Kibbutz to demolish all houses damaged in Oct. 7 except for one slated for conservation. haaretz.com Plan, which entails razing around 60 uninhabitable houses in parts of the kibbutz which suffered the worst damage in the massacre, was backed by 196 members – with 146 voting against…
(2025-12-09). Chinese Navy hospital ship arrives in Jamaica to provide medical services after Hurricane Melissa. ecns.cn The Chinese Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road arrived in Jamaica last week and will dock at multiple ports to provide humanitarian medical service to the people hit by Hurricane Melissa, said Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Monday.‚…
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in war-ravaged Northern Province accuse government of negligence. wsws.org In the predominantly Tamil Northern Province, the death toll stands at nine, with four people reported missing.
(2025-12-09). City ready to boost strategy for next five-year plan. ecns.cn While Shanghai has already overtaken all other cities with a whopping 10,000 cafes, flavor is no longer the main factor competing for coffee lovers' attention.
(2025-12-09). Departure tax refund applications surge 285% as inbound tourism rebounds. ecns.cn Tourists claim an instant tax refund in Shanghai.Sales of tax-refundable goods and the total value of tax refunds both increased 98.8 percent year-on-year over the same period.
(2025-12-09). Iranian Armed Forces enhanced military power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — A senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces said the outcome of the 12-day conflict forced Israel and its Western backers to seek a halt to fighting, underscoring Iran's expanding missile and drone power.
(2025-12-09). Trio investigated for suspected wildlife poisoning in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn Police in Jiangxi province have detained three individuals on suspicion of poisoning wild animals in the Poyang Lake wetland area, the Yugan county's public security bureau revealed on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Insights | 'Safe and comfortable': Brazilian scholar shares living experiences in China, eyes more bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn "Vibrant, diverse, and dynamic" ⚪ these are the impressions of China's economy shared by Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., a Brazilian scholar and director of the Brazilian Citizens Council in Beijing.
(2025-12-09). HK election hailed as a milestone for democracy. ecns.cn The 90 lawmakers of the eighth-term Legislative Council of the HKSAR comprise 40 elected by the Election Committee, 30 by functional constituencies and 20 by geographical constituencies, with their four-year term set to begin on Jan 1.
(2025-12-09). English folk singer and guitarist Martin Carthy: An appraisal of his six-decade career. wsws.org Carty has always seen folk as reflecting social life and conditions, so has never shied away from social and political issues.
(2025-12-09). Human brains process language much like modern AI models. ecns.cn Israeli and U.S. researchers have found that the human brain processes spoken language in a step-by-step sequence that mirrors the internal workings of advanced artificial intelligence, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Sunday.
(2025-12-09). What makes Yiwu so attractive that foreign merchants can't stop praising it. ecns.cn In the eyes of foreign merchants, Yiwu is not only a "world supermarket" that offers everything imaginable, but also a "second home" with a strong sense of belonging.
(2025-12-09). United in HeartÔΩú A home for the nation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-09). "Syria Will Be A Failed State" / Interview with Sharmine Narwani. voicesfromsyria.com
(2025-12-09). Tras la huella de Colón de Antequera, Málaga, a Holguín. radiohc.cu 
El fotógrafo profesional Fernando del Pino Díaz, ha llegado por primera vez a la provincia de Holguín,desde Antequera, Málaga, España, con imágenes de valor histórico, patrimonial y cultural en la exposición Cristobal Colón la ruta desde Antequera a Bariay en 1492. | Peña de los Enamorados y Silla de Gibara La primera de las tres exposiciones a inaugurar en los municipios de Holguín, Rafel Freire y Gibara está abierta en el Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Carlos de la Torre y Huerta. Está integrada por veintiocho imágenes del también profesor de la universidad de Málaga tras diez años de investigación de l…
(2025-12-09). El Código de las Familias, tres años después: Una justicia más inclusiva y protectora. cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular presentó un balance detallado de la aplicación del Código de las Familias, destacando su impacto en la protección de derechos, la reducción de conflictividad y la introducción de figuras innovadoras como la compensación económica y la guarda compartida, en línea con los principios de solidaridad e inclusión que promueve la norma.
(2025-12-09). Unión Eléctrica explica la compleja situación energética tras un fin de semana crítico. cubadebate.cu En cuanto a las perspectivas a mediano plazo, Ramírez Mendoza proyectó que con la incorporación de Felton y Céspedes 3, la disponibilidad debería estabilizarse en el orden de 1100 a 1300 MW en el horario del mediodía y unos 1800 MW en el pico: "un poco más de energía durante todo el día, que nos permite rotar más los circuitos".
(2025-12-09). III Foro de Animación Juan Padrón sesiona en la capital. cubadebate.cu El III Foro de Animación Latinoamericana y Caribeña Juan Padrón in memoriam inició este lunes en la capital, con el propósito de fomentar el aprendizaje, el diálogo y la cooperación entre especialistas de la industria audiovisual de la región.
(2025-12-09). Bajo el mismo sol, una propuesta del 46 Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. radiohc.cu Una triple alianza para construir una fábrica de seda en América en 1819 es la propuesta de 'Bajo el mismo sol', del director español Ulises Porra, que compite en el 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | El heredero español Lázaro y su pareja Mei, productora china de seda, buscan llevar la alta calidad del material a la isla La Española con la ayuda del desertor militar haitiano Baptiste, enfrentándose a las circunstancias ambientales y sociales. | 'Bajo el mismo sol', el tercer largometraje del director Ulises Porra y el primero que realiza en solitario, es una pintura del Caribe colonial,…
(2025-12-09). Arlen López logra su segunda victoria en Mundial de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu El doble campeón olímpico guantanamero y una vez medallista de bronce a igual nivel Arlen López Cardona da importante paso en la obtención de medallas en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo que organiza la IBA en Dubai, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, donde venció este lunes al iraquí Ridha Talib Jabbar.
(2025-12-09). Cuba: Alejandro Gil Fernández condenado a prisión perpetua por espionaje. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular condenó a Alejandro Gil Fernández a prisión perpetua y a 20 años de cárcel por espionaje, cohecho, daño a documentos clasificados y otros delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la economía nacional. | Las vistas orales se desarrollaron entre el 11 y 13 de noviembre, y del 26 al 29 del mismo mes, en estricto cumplimiento de los derechos procesales reconocidos en la Constitución de la República y la Ley del Proceso Penal, según reconocieron tanto el acusado como su defensa. | En la primera causa, Gil Fernández -quien fue vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación- resu…
(2025-12-09). Cuba y el Caribe reafirman lazos de hermandad en el Día Cuba-CARICOM. cubadebate.cu La viceprimera ministra de la República, Inés María Chapman Waugh, presidió el acto conmemorativo del Día Cuba-CARICOM, que tuvo por sede la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM).
(2025-12-09). Asegura Cuba 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo, 2026. cubadebate.cu Cuba aseguró 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026 en el recién finalizado torneo clasificatorio de Panamá, dónde conquistó 15 medallas (7-3-5) en las modalidades grecorromana y libre (m y f).
(2025-12-09). Batalla Diplomática de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la geopolítica contemporánea, la diplomacia cubana se erige como una de las expresiones más singulares de inteligencia estatal en un sistema internacional estructuralmente desigual. La batalla diplomática de Cuba permite comprender ese desempeño de dignidad política como una praxis de larga duración que combina lucidez estratégica, disciplina organizativa y una constelación de principios orientados a la defensa de la soberanía en un entorno dominado por la asimetría sistémica.
(2025-12-08). Israeli Leaders and Settlers Aim to Create a Fully Colonized "Greater Israel" truthout.org As Israel's genocide in Gaza drags into its third year, more than two million Palestinians have been hemmed in by a military border. In "East Gaza," as the Israeli Defense Forces-controlled zone east of the border has become known, more than two million Palestinians live surrounded by rubble, decaying corpses, and unexploded munitions, as they struggle to survive in makeshift shelters without… |
(2025-12-08). Trump to host Netanyahu at White House on December 29: Israeli government. aljazeera.com Israel's prime minister says duo will discuss 'difficult' phase two of Gaza ceasefire, concerning governance of enclave.
(2025-12-08). Netanyahu Eyes Second Phase of Gaza Plan Ahead of Trump Talks. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the second phase of the U.S.-brokered plan to end the Gaza war is "close," but warned major issues still need agreement including whether a multinational security force will enter Gaza. Speaking alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said he will meet President Donald Trump later this month …
(2025-12-08). Hamas signals openness on arms freeze as it warns violence could resume | Israel. hindustantimes.com Hamas is using its claim that the October 7, 2023 attack was an "act of defense" to project defiance and signal that renewed violence remains an option if ceasefire arrangements do not meet its conditions. Hamas also signaled it is willing to discuss "freezing or storing" its weapons as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Israel, with senior official Bassem Naim describing the offer as a way to prevent renewed escalation as the process moves into a more complex second phase. The current truce, which halted a prolonged Israeli offensive in Gaza launched after Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack, has so far focused on…
(2025-12-08). Watched, Tracked, and Targeted: Inside Gaza's Fight for Privacy and Survival. transcend.org 3 Dec 2025 – In Gaza, surveillance has become as relentless as the bombing. In "Watched, Tracked, and Targeted in Gaza," author Mohammed R. Mhawish, describes how Israeli forces use cameras, drones and digital tracking to monitor — and control — every move of Palestinians.
(2025-12-08). IDF Chief Says 'Yellow Line' in Gaza Is a 'New Border'. scheerpost.com Zamir speaks to Israeli troops in Gaza on December 7, 2025 (IDF photo) | In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible By Dave DeCamp / Antiwar.com | The head of the Israeli military
(2025-12-08). Netanyahu secretly plotted with Tony Blair to impose foreign occupation on Gaza: Report. tehrantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly held a clandestine meeting with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss a new foreign-administered framework for governing the Gaza Strip, Al Mayadeen reported Monday, citing the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation (KAN).
(2025-12-08). A Ceasefire in Name Only: Gaza's Prolonged Purgatory. transcend.org 2 Dec 2025 – A ceasefire can be a strange thing. Especially a Fake Ceasefire.
(2025-12-08). MSF: Conditions for Gaza medics 'as hard as it's ever been'. newarab.com 
Conditions for Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas agreed in October to a US-backed
(2025-12-08). Israel Uses Video from Gaza Genocide to Market Arms to European, Asian Countries. transcend.org 5 Dec 2025 – Israeli defence companies pitched weapons systems to dozens of European and Asian countries by highlighting their role in Israel's onslaught against Palestinians in Gaza. Despite banning Israeli officials from a recent defence show, British officials turned up to check out Israeli weapons deployed in the Gaza genocide.
(2025-12-08). Behind Israel's high Gaza casualties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Israeli regime's mounting wartime casualties expose a grinding battle shaped by resilient Palestinian factions and shifting battle dynamics.
(2025-12-08). Netanyahu touts Israeli strength as Iranian axis risks regional escalation. hindustantimes.com Amid rising fears that clashes with Hezbollah and Iranian-backed forces in Syria and Lebanon could spiral into a wider regional war, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is doubling down on a message of strength, insisting Israel is "stronger than ever, regionally and globally" and capable of facing simultaneous fronts from Gaza to Tehran. He portrays the October 7 attack as a massive multi-front assault by the Iranian axis that Israel has turned into a strategic victory through reserve mobilization, heavy blows against Hamas and Hezbollah, and direct strikes on Iran and its allies, while touting close coordination…
(2025-12-08). Tony Blair dropped from proposed Gaza peace council. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been removed from consideration for a senior role on the proposed "Board of Peace" that would help oversee postwar Gaza reconstruction, the Financial Times reported Monday, citing sources familiar with ongoing U.S. deliberations.His exclusion follows broad resistance from Arab governments and Palestinian factions, who argued that Blair, still widely associated with the 2003 Iraq invasion, would lack credibility in the region.According to the Financial Times, early enthusiasm within the Trump administration for Blair's diplomatic experience, floated in September as…
(2025-12-08). Democracy Now! 2025-12-08 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 08, 2025; "Murder on the High Seas": War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody on Trump's Boat Strikes; "I Was Pepper-Sprayed": Rep. Adelita Grijalva on ICE Raid, Epstein Files, Rising Health Costs & More; "Domestic Terrorism": Leaked DOJ Memo Targets "Anti-Americanism, Anti-Capitalism, Anti-Christianity"; "The Problem with Plastic": Former EPA Official on How to Save the Planet Before It's Too Late | Headlines for December 08, 2025; "Murder on the High Seas": War Crimes Prosecutor Reed Brody on Trump's Boat Stri…
(2025-12-08). Did the Nobel Peace Committee Aid Venezuela's Invasion by Trump? transcend.org Source of the information: Google AI – Can It Be Considered that the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, by Awarding Maria Corina Machado with the Nobel Peace Prize, Has Indirectly or Politically Supported the Trump Administration to Invade Venezuela?>
(2025-12-08). NBC confirms Hegseth ordered murder of all boat passengers and crew in September 2 strike. wsws.org On Saturday, NBC reported that Secretary of War "Pete Hegseth ordered the US military on Sept. 2 to kill all 11 people" on a motorboat traveling between Venezuela and Trinidad, contradicting the administration's denials that no such order was given.
(2025-12-08). Trump's Aggression Toward Venezuela Should be Setting Off Alarm Bells. counterpunch.org 
President Trump promised "no new wars," but his aggression against Venezuela is the exact opposite. The U.S. military has been blowing up alleged "drug boats" near Venezuela that have killed at least 83 people. The UN has condemned these unprovoked strikes as unlawful extrajudicial executions. Yet President Trump has said the U.S. may "very soon"expand
(2025-12-08). Thousands of People Mobilize in the US Against Trump's War Threats to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Thousands of people in the United States demonstrated on December 6 under the slogan "Stop the war before it starts!" to protest against President Donald Trump's plans for military aggression against Venezuela. | The mobilization, organized by a broad coalition of progressive organizations, declared that the republican administration is repeating past mistakes by justifying a possible intervention with unfounded accusations about drug trafficking. | Among the first groups backing the protests are the ANSWER Coalition, People's Forum, Black Alliance for Peace, CODEPINK, Palestinian Youth Movement, Party for Social…
(2025-12-08). How U.S. Surveillance State Expanded and Thrived Despite Snowden's Revelations. transcend.org 5 Dec 2025 – Glenn Answers Your Questions on Escalating War on Venezuela, an Un-American Candidate in TX, Trump's Loyalty to Miriam Adelson…
(2025-12-08). Thousands march across US against Trump's drive for war in Venezuela. therealnews.com 
On Dec. 6, people across the United States marched. They protested. They carried banners: No war on Venezuela. No blood for oil. US hands off Venezuela. They chanted and waved Venezuelan flags. | Trump says he's coming to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. He's promised it's only a matter of time. The United States has amassed the largest military buildup in the Caribbean since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. | But according to a recent CBS poll, 70% of Americans are opposed to US military action in Venezuela. And over the weekend, those voices were loud. Marches against US military intervention. Ag…
(2025-12-08). From the Monroe Doctrine to Maduro, US Imperialism Grips Latin America. truthout.org In recent months, the Trump administration has escalated a decades-long campaign against the Venezuelan government and people. The renewed, intensifying threats of regime change, justified through false or inflated claims that Nicolás Maduro, its president, is directing narco-terrorism against the United States, serve as a convenient pretext for deeper and more direct intervention. |
(2025-12-08). Venezuela: Former Governor Jailed on Hate Crime, Terrorism Charges Dies in Custody. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The incident occurred Saturday morning at the Center for Processed Persons, Convicts and Female Annex of the Metropolitan Area of Caracas, a maximum security facility in El Helicoide, Caracas. The ministry said he was assisted by fellow inmates before the on-duty medical team responded. | "Due to his health co…
(2025-12-08). India travel chaos: Are pilots overworked compared to other countries? aljazeera.com The cancellation of thousands of flights by IndiGo has brought working conditions under the spotlight.
(2025-12-08). The EU's demographic divide: These countries' population is projected to grow. strategic-culture.su While much of Europe grays and shrinks, a handful of nations defy the continent's stark demographic decline. This infographic spotlights the outliers — from the transcontinental expanse of Kazakhstan to the resilient Nordic economies and wealthy microstates — that are projected to see their populations grow by 2100. Driven by a powerful mix of high immigration, strong economies, and, in some cases, higher birth rates, these countries chart a different future for Europe.
(2025-12-08). "Domestic Terrorism" : Leaked DOJ Memo Targets "Anti-Americanism, Anti-Capitalism, Anti-Christianity" democracynow.org 
A leaked memo by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directs the Justice Department and FBI to compile a list of groups that may be labeled "domestic terrorism" organizations based on political views related to immigration, gender and U.S. policy. The memo was obtained by independent investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein, who joins us to discuss how it expands on President Donald Trump's NSPM-7 directive following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which ordered a national strategy to investigate and disrupt groups the administration claims could incite political violence. Bondi's effort t…
(2025-12-08). Paramount counters Netflix with US$108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. scmp.com Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth US$108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant. | Netflix had emerged victorious on Friday from a weeks-long bidding war with Paramount and Comcast, securing a US$72 billion equity deal for Warner Bros Discovery's TV, film studios and streaming assets. But Paramount's latest attempt means the jockeying for Warner…
(2025-12-08). Condemnation as Israel raids UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem, removes UN flag. aljazeera.com The agency's commissioner-general condemns raid as a direct violation of international law.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Iran fall short to Uruguay at 2025 President's Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Uruguay, who play their sixth World Championship, defeated Iran 27-16 at the 2025 President's Cup Group I on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Flights from five Iranian cities to Sharjah resume after months-long halt. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – An Iranian airline resumed flights to Sharjah on Monday, operating the first service since the 12-day conflict with the regime of Israel, which started on June 13.
(2025-12-08). Vigil Takes Opposition to Genocide to Dickens Festival on Long Island. worldbeyondwar.org 
At our weekly vigil this week, we became part of the Dickens Festival held here annually, with dozens of protestors reading Palestinian poems, handing out flyers, and engaging with those walking by — and with our digital billboard truck defining our message. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-08). Australian government prepares social media ban amid opposition to privacy and free speech violation. wsws.org The ban is not a child welfare measure but a direct intervention by the state to dictate how ordinary people will be allowed to use the internet.
(2025-12-08). Columbia Historical Russell Sage Foundation Connection Revisited (Part 1). indybay.org In 2024,Columbia U.'s Columbia World Politics Deputy Director Ira Katznelson was a former chair of the board of trustees of the Russell Sage Foundation, whose headquarters building was located at 112 E.64th St. NYC in 2021.
(2025-12-08). Syria: One Year Since Assad's Fall. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A picture of former Syrian President Bashar Assad lies on the ground as a Syrian opposition fighter stands nearby, inside the Presidential Palace in Damascus, December 8, 2024. | © 2024 Omar Sanadiki/AP Photo…
(2025-12-08). Don't underestimate the stubbornness of a Fleming! gilbertdoctorow.com [I post below an article of considerable importance which I released on http: //www.gilbertdoctorow.substack.com, the platform on which I publish my essays several times a week — available by subscription. The issue discussed here is critical: I insist that what the Belgian prime minister is doing may have greater impact on an early end to the …
(2025-12-08). Germany's New Foreign Minister Heads to Beijing as Berlin Hardens China Policy. moderndiplomacy.eu German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrives in Beijing for his first official visit as Germany adopts a tougher, more coordinated stance toward China. The trip previously postponed when Beijing confirmed only one meeting request comes as Berlin pushes to rebalance economic ties, reduce strategic dependencies and align more closely with EU partners. Wadephul will meet …
(2025-12-08). Anti-genocide protests demand Australia cut ties with Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2025-12-08). The Billionaire Family Poised to Rewire U.S. Media in Israel's Favor. transcend.org 4 Dec 2025 – Having acquired Paramount and CBS and eyeing TikTok and CNN, the Ellisons are constructing a pro-Israel information empire with unprecedented reach.
(2025-12-08). RCEP: The Rhetoric of Integration Amidst Geo-Economic Fragmentation. moderndiplomacy.eu The leaders and representatives of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states convened in Kuala Lumpur on 27 October 2025. This meeting constituted a pivotal agenda item within the series of the 47th ASEAN Summit. On this occasion, the nations comprising the RCEP discussed the strategic direction of the partnership's implementation amidst the dynamics …
(2025-12-08). Cubans in the U.S. betrayed by Washington's current immigration policy. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, emphasized on Monday that Cubans residing in the United States, persecuted by the current immigration policy, have been betrayed by those who previously encouraged them, with privileges, to leave their country. | Through the social network X, the island's top diplomat pointed out that his compatriots in the United States not only face the risk of being arbitrarily deported: now they face the threat of losing or having their bank accounts frozen. | Bruno Rodríguez's message points to figures in the political life of that country who encouraged Cubans to…
(2025-12-08). Fact Check: Did Japan Really "Provoke" China's Carrier Jets? thinktank.pk In the escalating shadow of East Asia tensions, Global Times article accuses Japan of flipping the script on a recent aerial incident involving China's Liaoning aircraft carrier. Titled "Japan's accusation of Chinese carrier-based aircraft locking radar onto Japanese warplanes a case of perpetrator blaming victim: expert," the piece frames Tokyo as the aggressor, using inflammatory …
(2025-12-08). WHYY's All Creatures Great and Small Preview Screening. whyy.org Join WHYY for a delightful preview screening of the first episode of All Creatures Great and Small Season 6!
(2025-12-08). Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike in UK at "a very, very high risk of death" warns doctor. wsws.org Six of the seven involved began their protest between Ôªø27 and 36 days ago. A seventh joined the ≠hunger strike last week.
(2025-12-08). 'This ain't gonna work': How Russia pulled the plug on Assad. responsiblestatecraft.org In early November of last year, the Assad regime had a lot to look forward to. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had just joined fellow Middle Eastern leaders at a pan-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia, marking a major step in his return to the international fold. After the event, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had spent years trying to oust Assad,
(2025-12-08). European leaders, Zelensky hold talks in London for Ukraine. newarab.com 
(2025-12-08). Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association (MTEA): ICE Out of Our Schools and Communities! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-08). Can Southeast Asia cope with record-breaking storms? aljazeera.com The region has seen a rise in more powerful storms this year.
(2025-12-08). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-08). Iran's Araghchi holds meeting with Azeri president in Baku. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a meeting with Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, in Baku on Monday morning.
(2025-12-08). Thousands flee Thai-Cambodian border as deadly clashes reignite. aljazeera.com Footage shows civilians huddling in bunkers and children fleeing after Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodia forces.
(2025-12-08). Why Soil Is the Frontline of Earth's Recovery. passblue.com 
We treat soil like dirt. Yet what lies beneath our feet determines the health of our food, our planet and ultimately our future. Soil is often invisible to us. We walk on it, build on it, grow our food from it and assume it will keep giving. But its condition shapes everything from climate stability …
(2025-12-08). Federal communications agency may bar Chinese telecoms firms from US networks. scmp.com The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Monday it may bar three major Chinese telecoms companies from connecting to US networks over efforts to prevent robocalls, the latest in a series of actions Washington has taken against Beijing. | The FCC issued orders saying China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom must address issues with their certifications in the agency's robocall mitigation database, and raised concerns about their presence in the database.
(2025-12-08). Zelensky rallies West for air defenses, aid and tougher pressure on Russia. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has opened a new diplomatic week with intensified talks aimed at securing air defense systems, long-term financial support, and clear negotiating positions with the United States and European allies, following recent discussions with American envoys in Moscow. He highlighted upcoming consultations in London and Brussels, direct coordination with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and other EU and NATO partners, and stressed that a just peace depends on collective pressure on Russia and holding it accountable for ongoing attacks and terror against Ukrainians. Watch for mor…
(2025-12-08). Expert: Washington and London have their picks for Ukraine's next president. eng.belta.by Washington and London may be grooming their own picks for…
(2025-12-08). 36 killed in Iran's attack on Mossad headquarters: IRGC Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)'s spokesman says that 36 people were killed in Iran's missile strike on the Mossad headquarters during the 12-day war with Israel.
(2025-12-08). Zelensky 'systematically sabotaged' Ukraine anti-corruption efforts: Report. scheerpost.com Republished from the The Craddle.co News Desk Over the past four years, the Ukrainian government "systematically sabotaged" oversight of the country's state-owned companies and weapons procurement processes, "allowing graft to flourish," a New York Times (NYT) investigation published on 6 December has revealed. The investigation details how the government of Volodymyr Zelensky sidelined outside experts from the US and …
(2025-12-08). Bulgaria: Delayed Coal Phaseout Fuels Health Harm. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A photo taken on November 12, 2024, shows an episode of heavy pollution at the Maritsa 3 power plant in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria. | © 2024 Megchy Ioakimova | Bulgaria's delayed decommissioning of coal-fired power plants contributes to dangerous air pollution, risks breaching new air quality standards, and is slowing down the country's transition away from fossil fuels.Data shows that Maritsa 3, a coal plant near the town of Dimitrovgrad, contributes to the dangerous air pollution around the town, which harms the health of local residents, particularly children.The Bulgarian governme…
(2025-12-08). Catholic Archbishop for US Military Speaks Out Against US Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats. news.antiwar.com The Catholic Archbishop for the US Military Services has spoken out against the US bombing campaign against alleged drug boats in Latin America and said it would be "illegal and immoral" to order the bombing of survivors on a boat that poses no threat. Archbishop Timothy Broglio made clear in his statement that he was …
(2025-12-08). Iran's currency sinks to a new record low. newarab.com 
The Iranian rial stood around 55,000 to the US dollar in 2018, when
(2025-12-08). Magnum's Sweet Spin-Off: Ice Cream Giant Goes Independent. devdiscourse.com The Magnum Ice Cream Company is poised to complete its spin-off from Unilever, eyeing an Amsterdam listing that will put investors' taste preferences to the test.
(2008-12-09). Wait, Again?? Manhunt Underway for More Escaped New Inmates in New Orleans. theroot.com 
Months after 10 inmates escaped from a Louisiana prison, a second manhunt is underway in the same state for more escaped inmates.
(2025-12-08). Car bomb kills five in front of Mexican police station. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Mexican authorities on Sunday said at least five people died and three more were injured after a car exploded near a police station in the restive western state of Michoacan.
(2025-12-08). Great Lakes Neighbors United: No Data Centers in Wisconsin or Anywhere! Water IS Life! wibailoutpeople.org 
(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). Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals. aljazeera.com The project, set to be completed in six years, is the first of its kind between the two Gulf nations.
(2025-12-08). Iran only state to deliver decisive response to Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that his country was the only state to deliver a decisive and crushing response to the Israeli regime.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Big Europe has lost the war over Ukraine. strategic-culture.su Much remains uncertain about the final outcome of the war in Ukraine. On the diplomatic battlefield, competing peace plans (28 points? 19 points? Crimea in? Crimea out?) have been flying backwards and forwards between capitals. Meanwhile in the real warzone, the Russian military continues to rain down military drones and missiles on Ukrainian cities, and the bodies continue to pile up on both sides in fierce street fighting, with no end in sight.
(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). Shadows of soldiers in a village: Itai Ron wins photo of the year. haaretz.com From protests to displacement to personal loss, 'Local Testimony' at Tel Aviv's Eretz Israel Museum reveals the people behind the headlines…
(2025-12-08). Tragedy in Goa: Assam Families Mourn Nightclub Fire Victims. devdiscourse.com A devastating nightclub fire in Goa has tragically taken the lives of three men from Assam, bringing attention to their forced migration due to limited livelihood opportunities at home.
(2025-12-08). Power Play: Trump, the Court, and Independent Agencies on the Line. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer With the Supreme Court preparing to rule on whether the president can control independent agencies, it's worth revisiting the risks of unchecked executive power. The case centers on Trump's firing of Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter. According to NPR, Slaughter received an email from the administration's personnel office stating that her …
(2025-12-08). Egypt courts Algeria, but will it impact ties with Morocco. newarab.com 
Algerian Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb
(2025-12-08). European allies back Zelensky after Trump accused him of not reading peace deal. scmp.com Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end Russia's nearly four-year invasion. | Zelensky first held a meeting in London with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany before heading to Brussels later on Monday for talks with the heads of the EU and of Nato. Afterwards, he was to fly to Rome for a meeting on Tuesday with the Italian prime minister.
(2025-12-08). MacKenzie Scott, Mentored by Toni Morrison at Princeton, Gives $25 Million to Another HBCU: Lincoln University. moguldom.com MacKenzie Scott has donated $25 million to Lincoln University, the nation's first degree-granting historically Black university, continuing her substantial philanthropic commitment to HBCUs and organizations serving students of color. The gift takes on added significance given Scott's own academic roots: she studied creative writing under Toni Morrison at Princeton University, where the Nobel Prize-winning novelist …
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Anti-narcotics police attend intl. conference on drug control in Iraq. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation of senior police officers, led by Iran's anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, participated in the third international conference on combating drugs, held on December 7 and 8 in Baghdad, Iraq.
(2025-12-08). Watchdog Denounces Trump AI Order Seen as Giveaway to Big Tech Billionaire Buddies Like David Sacks. scheerpost.com By Brad Reed Republished from Common Dreams President Donald Trump is drawing swift criticism after announcing he would be signing an executive order aimed at clamping down on state governments' powers to regulate the artificial intelligence industry. In a Monday morning Truth Social post, Trump said that the order was needed to prevent a fragmented regulatory landscape for AI companies. "We are beating …
(2025-12-08). Illinois families are going electric — for free. grist.org Jean Gay-Robinson said she "cried tears of joy" when utility ComEd switched all the polluting gas-fired equipment in her Chicago home to modern electric versions, at no cost to her. As a retiree on a fixed income, she is relieved that she'll likely never have to buy another appliance, her energy bills are lower, and her home feels safer. "I don't have to worry about gas blowing up or carbon monoxide, that kind of nonsense," she said. | Gay-Robinson is among the hundreds of people who have benefited from a provision of Illinois' 2021 clean-energy law that allows electri…
(2025-12-08). Witch Hunt: The Heretic and the the West Fears Francesca Albanese. transcend.org 5 Dec 2025 – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories is the "witch" being hunted by the Western powers because she represents the truth of international law against the brute force of the geopolitical narrative. She dismantles the fiction that Israel is "the only democracy in the Middle East."
(2025-12-08). Israel committed 57 violations against the Palestinian press in November. radiohc.cu Israeli security forces and settlers committed 57 violations against Palestinian journalists in the occupied territories in November, a source in the sector reported on Monday. | The Press Freedom Committee of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate accused the neighboring country of continuing its systematic escalation against the media. | In its monthly report, it indicated that the violations targeted journalistic work and directly endangered the lives of the professionals. | It also accused Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank of playing a key role in the campaign. It specified that the attacks included ph…
(2025-12-08). Construction of tourism infrastructure begins in Khorramshahr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Khorramshahr in Khuzestan province is considered one of the largest museum cities of Iran. According to Head of Khuzestan Cultural Heritage Department Mohammad Jourvand, measures have begun to build tourism infrastructure in Khorramshahr.
(2025-12-08). Trump Slams Democrat Cuellar for Not Switching Parties After Pardon. truthout.org On Sunday, President Donald Trump lashed out at Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) just days after granting the congressman a full presidential pardon for federal bribery charges against him. Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, were indicted last year on charges relating to allegedly accepting $600,000 in payments from foreign sources. Their trial was set for this coming spring, but earlier this month… |
(2025-12-08). Trump Regime Takedown — to Save Our Democracy. indybay.org Takedown Musk and Takedown Trump protesters after ten long months vow to continue their efforts to see the Trump regime gone!
(2025-12-08). Tehran and Baku must guard partnership against external interference: Araghchi. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his visit to Baku came at a "highly timely" moment for reassessing relations between the two neighboring countries, stressing that Tehran and Baku should not allow external actors to disrupt or redirect their partnership.
(2025-12-08). Rationality Returns to Australia as Climate Scare Wanes. wattsupwiththat.com The National Party's abandonment of net zero signals broader rebellion. State branches in Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia had already rejected the target, pressuring federal leaders. Even mainstream media outlets that once championed "green" narratives are now questioning their validity.
(2025-12-08). Trump scores an own goal for FIFA. independentaustralia.net 
(2008-12-25). Armed men loot Rs1.8m in broad daylight in Karachi's Landhi. tribune.com.pk 
Fearless robbers carried out a daring robbery in broad daylight in Landhi No. 6, District Korangi, as CCTV footage of the incident targeting pedestrians has emerged. The armed suspects looted Rs1.8 million from citizens before fleeing the scene. | CCTV footage shows four armed suspects riding on two motorcycles. The robbers, seemingly unafraid of the local Korangi police, attempted to stop the citizens with the intention of robbing them. The footage captures the moment when the suspects approached their victims, who were taken by surprise and panicked upon seeing the armed men. | During the chaos, the victims…
(2025-12-08). Cuban Gutiérrez Plays a Leading Role in the Italian Volleyball Super League. radiohc.cu Havana, December 8 (RHC) — Cuban José Miguel Gutiérrez was the star of his club Piacenza's victory in the Italian Men's Volleyball Super League. | Cisterna won the first set 25-21, but the rest went to the northern Italian team with scores of 25-23, 25-22, and 25-18. | With 19 points, four of them on serves, and an excellent 35 percent attack efficiency, the Caribbean player was his team's second-highest scorer. His team now has a record of six wins and three losses. | In other Sunday results, Trentino swept Grottazzolina 3-0, as did Peruggia against Milano and Verona against Cuneo. | Peruggia maintained its…
(2025-12-08). Australia's migration numbers defy both camps. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-08). Golden Globes 2026: Which films got nominations, and who was snubbed? aljazeera.com Hamnet, Sinners and One Battle After Another are seen as top contenders, alongside films from Norway and South Korea.
(2025-12-08). UEGCL struggles with Karuma dam costs as profit drops. independent.co.ug 
The company operates four power stations — Nalubaale—Kiira, Isimba, Namanve and Karuma — with a combined installed capacity of 1,213MW Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), the state-owned power producer, reported a sharp fall in annual profit for the 2024/25 financial year, underscoring the financial strain facing the country's …
(2025-12-08). Protest at Trader Joe's Over Supplier Tied to Jailing of Animal Rescuer Zoe Rosenberg. indybay.org Demonstrators urged the grocery chain to cut ties with Perdue's Petaluma Poultry, with placards showing recent conditions of Petaluma Poultry operations…
(2025-12-08). Screen ban urged to protect kids' eyesight. ecns.cn Authorities have issued a guideline strongly recommending a complete ban on mobile phones, computers and other screen-based electronic products for children aged 0 to 3.
(2025-12-08). Cuba and CARICOM celebrate 53rd anniversary of diplomatic ties. radiohc.cu Cuba and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on Monday celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, a date that commemorates the decision by Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago to formalize ties with Cuba in 1972. | "Based on our shared history and Caribbean brother/sisterhood, we reaffirm our commitment to strengthening and further leveraging cooperation throughout the region," stated Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs, on his X social media account. | Bruno Rodríguez also highlighted the celebration of Cuba-CARICOM Day, on its 23rd anniversar…
(2025-12-08). China's Exports Rebound as Trade Shifts Away from the U.S. moderndiplomacy.eu China's exports rose far more than expected in November, climbing 5.9% year-on-year after a contraction the previous month. The rebound was driven almost entirely by stronger shipments to Europe, Africa and Latin America, as manufacturers pivot away from the U.S. market. Exports to the United States plunged 29% despite a recent agreement between Donald Trump …
(2025-12-08). Turkey to guarantee flow of Russian gas to Hungary, Orban says. newarab.com 
Hungary has maintained its reliance on
(2025-12-08). Hlabisa hosts strategic meeting in Nelson Mandela Bay. sanews.gov.za Hlabisa hosts strategic meeting in Nelson Mandela Bay | The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, has held a high-level strategic meeting with civil society and key stakeholders in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro in the Eastern Cape. | The gathering that was held at the weekend followed the department's appointment of a 10-member team, in accordance with Section 154(1) of the Constitution, to assist the city council in improving governance and facilitating service delivery. | The engagement brought together representatives from the National CoGTA, the Nelson Mandela…
(2025-12-08). Turkish police officer dies from gunshot wounds in drug raid. newarab.com 
A police officer died Monday after being shot and seriously wounded during an early morning drug raid in Officer Emre Albayrak died of his wounds in a hospital. He was part of a special operations team carrying out the raid in the Cekmekoy district on Istanbul's Asian side. | "Our police officer Emre Albayrak, who was seriously injured in a narcotics operation in the Cekmekoy district, could not be saved despite all interventions in the hospital to which he was taken and became a martyr," the Istanbul Governor's Office said…
(2025-12-08). Sudan's RSF seizes key oil field at southern border. newarab.com 
The Since the paramilitary RSF dislodged the army from its last holdout in
(2025-12-08). Iran's top 100 SMEs celebrated at 1st national ranking event. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran held its first national event to rank small and medium-sized enterprises (SME 100), a joint initiative by the Industrial Management Organization (IMO) and the Small Industries and Industrial Parks Organization (ISIPO), aimed at identifying the country's top-performing SMEs through a structured evaluation process.
(2025-12-08). An Oligarch's Guide to Ending the Ukraine War. counterpunch.org 
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
(2025-12-08). Iranian documentary "Forgotten" competing in 10th Planeta.Doc. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian documentary "Forgotten" directed by Saied Nabi and Maryam Khadivi is competing in the 10th International Festival of Socio-Environmental Cinema Planeta.Doc, which is underway in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
(2025-12-08). Trump Militarized Cities in ICE Crackdowns. Is Militarizing the Ballot Box Next? scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky Original for Truthout Two months after Donald Trump's second inauguration, the White House released the text of a sprawling executive order allegedly designed to ensure the integrity of U.S. elections. It demanded that states share their voter rolls with federal officials; mandated onerous proof-of-citizenship rules for people registering to vote (rules which didn't include …
(2025-12-08). Luigi Mangione Trial Set To Resume This Week After Illness Postponement. newsone.com 
Source: Pool / Getty | The high-stakes hearing in the murder case against Luigi Mangione will resume Monday after being abruptly postponed late last week when Mangione failed to appear in New York State Supreme Court on Friday due to an undisclosed illness. | The 27-year-old accused of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO
(2025-12-08). Palestinian Rights Committee Supporting Farmers and Beekeepers. mediasanctuary.org On Saturday, December 6, the Albany Palestinian Rights Committee did a Joy and Resilence event at the Radix Ecological Sustainability Center in the South End of Albany to raise funds to be directly distributed to beekeepers and farmers in Palestine! Hana and Nora, both of whom will shortly travel to Palestine, talks about the group's effort with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.b…
(2025-12-08). In reaching out to China, European states can't keep acting alone. scmp.com Few leaders travel to China seeking gravitas and return with only a couple of pandas, but French President Emmanuel Macron managed to do just that. | After surrendering sovereignty to US President Donald Trump, Macron visited China seeking a validation that his citizens no longer grant. His authority at home has been eroded through cabinet implosions, collapsing support, stalled budgets and demands for his resignation. China could see that before he even stepped off the plane.
(2025-12-08). Chief Constable in contempt: Buzzard-Quashie v CC of Northamptonshire Police [2025] EWCA Civ 1397. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
By Kian Leong Tan INTRODUCTION In Buzzard-Quashie v Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police [2025] EWCA Civ 1397, the Court of Appeal has helpfully restated the law on (civil) contempt of court. The decision — arising out of a longstanding refusal by the Northamptonshire police force ("the police force") to comply with orders from the Information …
(2025-12-08). Post Malone's Guwahati Concert: A Cultural Milestone for Assam. devdiscourse.com Renowned American singer-rapper Post Malone will take the stage in Guwahati on Monday, local officials confirm.
(2025-12-08). Tehran, Istanbul industry bodies explore joint production, trade opportunities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA) delegation visiting the Plast Eurasia 2025 exhibition in Istanbul met with senior officials of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, proposing strategic partnerships between Iranian and Turkish private-sector companies, particularly in technology-driven sectors.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). 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). 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…'…"
(2025-12-08). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup. wattsupwiththat.com Quote of the Week: "Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away."— Philip K. Dick, science fiction writer, [H/t National Center for Energy Analytics]…
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globes with 9 nods. scmp.com Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favourite's momentum and handing Warner Bros a victory amid Netflix's acquisition deal. | In nominations announced from Beverly Hills, California, One Battle After Another landed nominations for its cast — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn and Chase Infiniti — and for Anderson's screenplay and direction. It is competing in the comedy and…
(2025-12-08). Memories of liberation and hope for the future: A Damascene's story. aljazeera.com When al-Assad fell, Mohamad Yamen finally felt free. On the first anniversary, he speaks of his hopes for the future.
(2025-12-08). Joseph Conyers Hits All the Right Notes — Onstage and in Service. whyy.org The Philadelphia Orchestra's principal bassist is transforming young lives through Project 440, a free arts-based leadership program helping students discover purpose, possibility, and power within themselves.
(2025-12-08). Wednesday 12/24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Mary the Prophet: She Magnifies the Lord. indybay.org 12540 Skyline Blvd Oakland CA 94619…
(2025-12-08). Katogo beat Hole Out in Match Play Challenge at Ebb Club. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Katogo golfers from Entebbe Club beat Hole Out to win the Katogo Match Play Challenge on Saturday. Katogo, a group of golfers based at East Africa's oldest golf club, edged the visiting team, mostly from Uganda Golf Club and other clubs, by a score of 20-19. The host …
(2025-12-08). Thai F-16s Bomb Targets Along Disputed Cambodian Border. twz.com 
A new escalation in the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia has seen Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) In a statement, the RTAF said it had struck Cambodian "military targets" in several areas along the roughly 500-mile border. At the same time, it accused Cambodia of mobilizing heavy weaponry and repositio…
(2025-12-08). Sudanese Paramilitary Drone Strikes Kindergarten, Killing Dozens of Children. truthout.org Sudanese paramilitary forces bombed a kindergarten and the hospital where victims were brought for treatment in southern Sudan on Thursday, killing at least 50 people, including 33 children. Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out three drone strikes in the town of Kalogi, in South Kordofan, officials say. The paramilitary reportedly struck the school twice, the second time to kill civilians… |
(2025-12-08). Cuba Confirms its Participation in the VI World Baseball Classic. radiohc.cu Havana, December 8 (RHC) — Cuba has confirmed its participation in the VI World Baseball Classic, following the receipt of the necessary authorization and the signing of the agreement that regulates the presence of qualified national federations. | The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) announced that the national team will compete in the tournament scheduled for March 5-17, 2026, with venues in the United States, Japan, and Puerto Rico. | According to the federation, a preliminary roster of 50 players has already been compiled, comprised of athletes affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB), Ni…
(2025-12-08). Increasing trade, economic exchanges with Iran seriously pursued: Belarusian ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In a meeting with Head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Belarusian Ambassador to Iran Dmitry Koltsov stated: "We are seriously pursuing increased trade and economic exchanges between Iran and Belarus".
(2025-12-08). Headlines for December 8, 2025. democracynow.org Hegseth Defends Sept. 2 Double Attack That Killed 11 People Aboard an Alleged Drug Boat, Hamas Ready to Discuss "Freezing or Storing" Its Weapons, Israeli Forces Continue Violent Raids in Occupied West Bank, RSF Drone Strikes Kill 116 People, Including 46 Children, in Sudan, Hundreds Flee Fighting in Congo Within Hours of Trump's Peace Deal Ceremony, Russia Launches Massive Wave of Drone Strikes on Ukraine Over the Weekend, SCOTUS to Hear Arguments on Trump's Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship, CDC Advisers Vote to Stop Recommending Hepatitis B Shots at Birth for Most Newborns,…
(2025-12-08). Strategic Resilience: How China—Russia Economic Cooperation Is Redefining Eurasia's Power Balance. infobrics.org The growing economic cooperation between China and Russia is reshaping trade routes, energy flows, and the geopolitical balance across the region. What began as a pragmatic alignment of neighboring powers has evolved into a durable partnership built on mutual interests, shared challenges, and a rapidly shifting global landscape…
(2025-12-08). How Cambodia and Thailand's Militaries Measure Up. moderndiplomacy.eu Fresh tensions erupted along the Cambodia—Thailand border after Thailand launched airstrikes, accusing Cambodia of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The flare-up comes after Bangkok suspended de-escalation efforts last month, blaming Cambodia for newly laid landmines that maimed a Thai soldier an allegation Phnom Penh denies. The border has seen repeated incidents, and both sides are now …
(2025-12-08). Tanzania: Crackdown Ahead of Planned Protests. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The flag of the United Republic of Tanzania. | © 2010 TONY KARUMBA/AFP via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — Tanzanian authorities have wrongfully arrested alleged protest organizers and opposition supporters ahead of nationwide protests called for December 9, 2025, Human Rights Watch said today. The government should end its crackdown and immediately release all those arbitrarily detained.Activists have urged people to demonstrate peacefully on Tanzania's Independence Day, known as D9, against the police use of lethal force around the October 29 general elections. The government ca…
(2025-12-08). Treasury announces issuance of US$3.5 billion in international capital markets. sanews.gov.za Treasury announces issuance of US$3.5 billion in international capital markets | The National Treasury has announced the successful issuance of US$3.5 billion in the international capital markets. ⚪ The transaction consisted of two dollar-denominated bonds, a 12-year bond maturing in 2037 and a 30-year bond maturing in 2055, each of which were US$1.75 billion. ⚪ The 12-year bond priced at a re-offer yield of 6.25%, compared to the 7.1% at which government issued a 12-year dollar bond in 2024. The 30-year bond priced at 7.375% compared to 7.95% in 2024. ⚪ "Lower yields translate into lower debt service costs,…
(2025-12-08). Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel. newarab.com 
Iran's judiciary said Monday that a dual national arrested during the recent The judiciary's Mizan Online news agency did not name the defendant, describing him only as a "dual national who lives in a European country" and was arrested in Iran during the June war. | It said an Iranian court has begun hearing his case, in which he is accused of "intelligence coope…
(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). IndiGo battles passenger fury over lost luggage chaos. aljazeera.com India's largest air carrier faces backlash as thousands of bags are stranded amid mass flight cancellations.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). How to Read the New National Security Strategy Document. counterpunch.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 and policies it proposes to address these concerns. As would be expected with such a high stakes document, there are
(2025-12-08). Philly's Pew Center names new director and announces $8.6M in arts funding. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage has named its new executive director. Christina Vassallo, who previously led the Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia and is currently the director of the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, will begin Jan. 5. | The Pew's previous director, Paula Marincola, "Chris…
(2025-12-08). EU slams critical US security strategy, notes 'changed relationship'. aljazeera.com European Council chief Antonio Costa and German government hit back at US security strategy harshly critical of Europe.
(2025-12-08). Iran has five contenders at 2025 world's most dominant wrestler. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Five Iranian wrestlers have been named among the contenders for the title of the most dominant wrestler of 2025 according to United World Wrestling (UWW).
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Inter Milan vs Liverpool: Champions League — Salah, team, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Inter host a Liverpool team in turmoil after star Mo Salah said he was being scapegoated by the club for its poor form.
(2025-12-08). Isfahan, Iraqi Kurdistan explore ways to expand economic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a recent meeting held at the place of Isfahan Chamber of Commerce, the ways to expand cooperation in different areas, especially economy and trade, between Isfahan and Kurdistan Autonomous Region of Iraq were discussed.
(2025-12-08). ACA and Medicare for All Polls Reveal Voters Back Publicly Funded Health Care. truthout.org New polling published on Monday shows that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), oftentimes called Obamacare, is more popular than it's ever been before. The Gallup poll, which was conducted in early November, asked voters to rate how they feel about the ACA. Nearly 6 in 10 voters (57 percent) said they approved of the 2010-passed law, while only a third of voters (35 percent) said they disapproved. |
(2025-12-08). What messages does the US's new 'National Security Strategy Document' convey? uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The US recently published its new 'National Security Strategy Document,' which sets out its defense and foreign policy direction. Although the strategy document emphasizes the Trump administration's global perspective and non-interventionist policies centered on 'regional dominance' and 'the nation-state concept,' the world is witnessing the almost complete opposite of these …
(2025-12-08). Israel won't relinquish newly occupied Syrian territory near Damascus, Netanyahu says. tehrantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his military will not withdraw from territories it occupied in southern Syria, Anadolu reported Monday.
(2025-12-08). Seven Yemeni fishermen die after storm capsizes their boat off Aden. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Seven Yemeni fishermen died early Sunday after their wooden boat capsized in stormy waters off the Aden coast, Yemeni maritime authorities and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said. The crew had been returning from an overnight fishing trip in the Gulf of Aden when sudden high winds struck around 3 a.m., overturning their 12-meter dhow and tossing all aboard into rough seas.Rescue teams from the Yemeni Coast Guard, assisted by local fishing cooperatives, recovered six bodies by midday. A seventh was found drifting several kilometers offshore. Two survivors, both in their 40s, were hosp…
(2025-12-08). "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.
(2025-12-08). 'One Battle After Another' leads Golden Globe nominations with 9 nods. scmp.com Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another scored a leading nine nominations to the 83rd Golden Globe Awards on Monday, adding to the Oscar favourite's momentum and handing Warner Bros a victory amid Netflix's acquisition deal. | In nominations announced from Beverly Hills, California, One Battle After Another landed nominations for its cast — Leonardo DiCaprio, Teyana Taylor, Sean Penn and Chase Infiniti — and for Anderson's screenplay and direction. It is competing in the comedy and…
(2025-12-08). Nigeria deploys fighter jets, ground forces to quell attempted coup in Benin. tehrantimes.com Nigeria's military sent fighter jets and ground forces into neighboring Benin to support President Patrice Talon, after a group of soldiers attempted to seize control of the tiny West African nation, Bloomberg reported Monday.
(2025-12-08). Friday 12/19: Webinar: Religious Voices for Palestine. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-08). Archaeologist considers Chega Sofla site to be key civilizational link of Persian Gulf. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Chega Sofla ancient site in Dasht-e Zohreh, southeast of Khuzestan province, is one of the most key civilizational links of Persian Gulf, where the world's first brick tomb, an elaborate shrine, and unique evidence of the privileged position of women in the 5th millennium BC have been discovered.
(2025-12-08). Kremlin Sees Alignment With Trump's New US Security Strategy. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | The Kremlin has welcomed the new US national security strategy | approved by President Donald Trump, saying the document largely | reflects Russia's own understanding of global …
(2025-12-08). Tehran, Yerevan hold fifth meeting to promote tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The fifth meeting of the joint technical committee for tourism cooperation between Iran and Armenia is being held in Yerevan, with the aim of strengthening bilateral interactions and facilitating tourist traffic, and will last until December 9.
(2025-12-08). The riding of a 'mad tiger' called Uganda. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Seasoned politician and Democratic Party (DP) President who is also the Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, in one of his philosophical and witty remarks, described leading Uganda as being as tough as riding a mad tiger. Meaning you have to be very brave and extraordinarily skilled to …
(2025-12-08). Separatists claim broad control of southern Yemen. newarab.com 
Yemen's main southern separatist group claimed broad control across the south of the country on Monday, including in the port city of In an apparent major shift in power, the
(2025-12-08). 110 Palestinians killed in Israeli prisons under Ben-Gvir. newarab.com 
More than 100 Palestinian detainees have died in Israeli custody in less than two-and-a-half years, amid New data reveals that at least 110
(2025-12-08). FBI agents allege wrongful termination for kneeling during US protest. aljazeera.com Lawsuit claims FBI agents were terminated for de-escalating crowd, perceived as anti-Trump stance during 2020 protests.
(2025-12-08). Emerging university strives to deliver advances in research. ecns.cn The inauguration ceremony of the Great Bay University is held in Dongguan, Guangdong province, on Saturday. More than 600 guests witnessed the launch of the new university.
(2025-12-08). Former FM Zarif says Iran will remain resilient against Western pressure. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Former Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that although Iran has faced significant challenges this year, the country "will remain resilient."
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). At Washington Avenue Elementary, students and educators lean on the arts to build critical life skills. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? On a recent November morning, about 18 third graders spread across the gym's polished floor at Washington Avenue Elementary School in Pleasantville, New Jersey, their sneakers squeaking to the rhythm of a bass-heavy track. In the center, Ben Barnes, a teaching artist and founder of
(2025-12-08). Tata and Lockheed Martin Strengthen Defense Ties with New MRO Facility in India. devdiscourse.com Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have announced a significant development in their collaboration with the groundbreaking of a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Bengaluru, India. This facility will cater to the C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, marking a substantial enhancement in India's defense infrastructure.
(2025-12-08). Rate of Global Heating in the Arab World is Twice the Global Average. scheerpost.com By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The World Meteorological Organization has issued its annual report on the 22 countries of the Arab world, covering last year, and presents alarming conclusions about human-driven climate change in that region. 2024 was the hottest year on record in the Middle East, around 1 ∫ Celsius (1.8 ∫ …
(2025-12-08). Bait and switch stage two — Shooting the breeze in Moscow. thealtworld.com Putin does not want a 'deal'. What he insists on is a legally binding treaty — as he has repeatedly stated. | President Trump's friend, Steve Witkoff, together with Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, met on 2 December with President Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow. | Taking part in the meeting on the Russian side were Presidential Aide R…
(2025-12-08). Lebanon faces a choice between real power and foreign illusions. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Lebanon's political and security landscape has long been defined by a paradox: the nation's true defenders often operate outside formal institutions, while the official state struggles to assert authority, maintain sovereignty, or protect its people.
(2025-12-08). Israel raids UNRWA headquarters in Sheikh Jarrah. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli forces raided the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem on Monday.The Israeli army entered the UNRWA compound, conducted searches, and confiscated the mobile phones of security guards, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA.The Jerusalem Governorate said that reinforced Israeli army forces stormed the headquarters in the early morning hours of Monday, detained the security staff and seized their phones, which led to a cutoff of communication with them and made it impossible to…
(2025-12-08). BREAKING: Former CDC Director Robert Redfield Calls for Market Removal of COVID-19 mRNA "Vaccines" voicesfromsyria.com 
"I'd like to see it eliminated" — Dr. Robert Redfield told The Epoch Times Original Link Here: BREAKING: Former CDC Director Robert Redfield Calls for Market Removal of COVID-19 mRNA "Vaccines" — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Nicolas Hulscher Global Research, December 08, 2025 Focal Points In a Epoch Times interview airing December …
(2025-12-08). 5.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Alaska. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 was registered in Alaska, the US Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
(2025-12-08). Experiments in futility: Australia's teenage social media ban approaches. onlineopinion.com.au As Australia moves to ban under-16s from major social platforms, teens, regulators and civil libertarians collide in a brewing legal and political battle over digital freedom.
(2025-12-08). Trump Frees Ex-President of Honduras, Right-Wing "Narco-Dictator" Convicted of Drug Trafficking. transcend.org 1 Dec 2025 – Juan Orlando Hernández received a pardon for drug trafficking. Trump is threatening to oust Nicolás Maduro over similar allegations.
(2025-12-08). Qatar warns of risks of conflicts with Iran for region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) — Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said any escalation of tensions with Iran could have significant consequences for the region.
(2025-12-08). Socialism AI goes live on December 12, 2025. wsws.org Socialism AI is a powerful new chatbot developed by the WSWS to advance socialist consciousness globally by bringing the scientific outlook of Marxism to workers, youth, and intellectuals.
(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). Results of HKSAR's 8th-term LegCo election unveiled. ecns.cn The results of the election of the eighth-term Legislative Council (LegCo) of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) were unveiled early on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Israel and Qatar are locked in a race to win American hearts and minds. haaretz.com As Israel attempts to maintain the status quo of its support in Washington, Qatar is making its play to become America's most strategic ally in the Middle East…
(2025-12-08). Starbucks workers' strike approaches 4th week. wsws.org The strike, which began on November 13 with walkouts at 65 stores across more than 20 cities, expanded to 120 stores on Black Friday.
(2025-12-08). Hegseth 'Responsible' for 'Murder': Family Files Formal Complaint Over Killing of Colombian Fisherman. transcend.org 3 Dec 2025 – According to the official filing, Trump's Defense Secretary "has admitted that he gave such orders despite the fact that he did not know the identity of those being targeted for these bombings and extra-judicial killings."
(2025-12-08). Humanity Is Under the Rubble of 500 Years Old Racial Capitalism, Unipolar or Multipolar. transcend.org 7 Dec 2025 – Whatever the name of the state (or even states), US or BRICS, the logic of Capital has locked the policy options of these political entities and, consequently, the fate of humans in perpetual misery while ever increasing — not reversing — the ecological threat to our collective existence as a species.
(2025-12-08). 63 children among 114 dead in strikes on Sudan kindergarten, hospital: WHO. scmp.com The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday that 114 people, including 63 children, were killed in "senseless" strikes on a hospital and kindergarten in Sudan's South Kordofan state last week. | The strikes "hit a kindergarten and, at least three times, the nearby Kalogi Rural Hospital, killing 114 people, including 63 children, and injuring 35 people," WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on social media, citing the UN health agency's Attacks on Health Care monitoring…
(2025-12-08). Trump-brokered ceasefire collapses as Thailand and Cambodia renew cross-border clashes. tehrantimes.com Thailand said it launched airstrikes into Cambodia on Monday as fighting broke out in multiple areas along their disputed border, Reuters reported, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump.
(2025-12-08). South Africans urged to deepen commitment to unity this Reconciliation Month. sanews.gov.za South Africans urged to deepen commitment to unity this Reconciliation Month | As South Africa commemorates Reconciliation Month in December, government has called on South Africans to deepen their commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building. | Government further encouraged citizens to ensure that the values of reconciliation remain central to South Africa's shared future. | This was shared by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie during the launch of this year's national commemoration, which will be taking place on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at the Ncome Museum, Nquthu Local Munici…
(2025-12-08). Fans in disbelief as Ronaldo announces investment in Perplexity AI. ummid.com Fans have been in disbelief, as well as exited and thrilled, as football legend and Portugal National Football Team Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo who also leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, announces investment in Perplexity AI.
(2025-12-08). Direct Container Shipping Between Novorossiysk & Goa Being Discussed. infobrics.org Russia's Delo Group is discussing the launch of a regular sea container line featuring calls between Novorossiysk Port and Mormugao Port, in Goa, India…
(2025-12-08). 60 suspects arrested across Israel on suspicion of arms and drugs trafficking. haaretz.com Police said the arrests were made possible thanks to the work of an undercover agent who participated in several dozen trafficking operations and collected evidence on the suspects…
(2008-12-25). Justice Aurangzeb sworn in as permanent SC judge. tribune.com.pk 
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb has taken the oath as a permanent judge of the Supreme Court. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Yahya Afridi, and the ceremony was held at the Supreme Court. | Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb, who is already working as an acting SC judge, was proposed to be appointed as a permanent judge at SC by the Judicial Commission on December 2. | Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) Sarfraz Dogar, Justices Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani, Babar Sattar, Tariq Jahangiri, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq, and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz also attended the ceremony. | Justice K.K. Agha…
(2025-12-08). Israeli forces raid inactive UNRWA offices in East Jerusalem with debt collectors after ban. haaretz.com Israel Police said the officers who raided the headquarters were bailiffs carrying out a debt foreclosure order. The UNRWA offices in East Jerusalem have been inactive since 2024, when the Knesset approved bills banning the organization's activities in Israel…
(2025-12-08). Iran's Border Guard chief in Pakistan for talks on border security. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Head of Iran's Border Guard Command Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi has arrived in Pakistan to hold talks on boosting border cooperation and maritime security issues and to participate in an international drill as an observer.
(2025-12-08). Wednesday 12/10: Human Rights Day Ceremony for Global Freedom & Peace (San Jose). indybay.org Plaza of Santa Clara County Government offices | 70 West Hedding Street | San José, CA 95110…
(2025-12-08). Operation Timber Sycamore Arming Jihadist Rebels in Syria Was One of the Epic CIA Criminal Covert Operations. covertactionmagazine.com Will Congress ever hold the CIA to account for this and other crimes by ordering a Church Committee-type investigation? [This article, coinciding with the one year anniversary of the Syrian "revolution," is part of a series of articles on Syria that discusses the Syrian "revolution" and U.S. regime-change operations and their disastrous consequences going back …
(2025-12-08). Innovation without Wisdom Is like Life without Love. transcend.org Technological innovation is outpacing social, economic, and political innovation. The implementation of technological innovation, driven by profit motives, is suppressing our potential to harness advancements to make life more wonderful for the entire human family, not just the privileged few.
(2025-12-08). Lonely Baby Elephant Surrounded by Hyena Pack —Watch the Happy Ending. transcend.org 21 Nov 2025 – Something Good for a Change ⚪ Inspiring…
(2025-12-08). Tuesday 12/16: Webinar: Breaking Borders: Globalizing Palestine. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-08). World BEYOND War Is Making News in Nigeria. worldbeyondwar.org 
At the end of the recent Africa conference, the Nigerian newspaper Blue Print published a congratulatory article recognizing the significance of the event and commending the active engagement of the World BEYOND War Nigeria chapter. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-08). Yerevan to host Iranian tech delegation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation of knowledge-based companies operating in the medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and food industries will travel to Armenia to bolster technological collaborations between the two countries and develop export markets.
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Thursday 12/18: Webinar: Artists for Palestine. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(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). Missed Nobel, Trump 'CONFERRED' FIFA Peace Prize. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, who missed the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 two months ago, has been conferred with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.
(2025-12-08). Pakistan Just Got a FREE U.S. University Gateway in Islamabad. thinktank.pk The future of U.S.-Pakistan educational ties just got a brand-new address. On a crisp winter morning, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Natalie Baker and Pakistan's Minister of State for Education Wajiha Qamar cut the ribbon on a spectacular five-story, 9,755-square-meter headquarters for the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan (USEFP) — the biggest upgrade in the 75-year …
(2025-12-08). Donald Trump hints at blocking Netflix's $72 Billion Warner Bros. mega‚Äëmerger. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump used his high-profile appearance at the Kennedy Center Honors to cast doubt over Netflix's blockbuster 72 billion dollar bid for Warner Bros., hinting he may personally move to rein in the mega-merger on antitrust grounds and sending shockwaves through Hollywood and rival streamers alike. While acknowledging Netflix's success and confirming recent talks with co-CEO Ted Sarandos, Trump warned that the combined company's "very large" market share "could be a problem" and vowed to be "involved in that decision," reviving memories of his earlier opposition to the AT&T—Time Warner tie-up and raising…
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Trump to sign 'one-rule' executive order on AI to bypass US state approvals. aljazeera.com Donald Trump vows to unleash AI competitiveness, but removing state oversight riles members of his Republican Party.
(2025-12-08). Magnitude 7.6 earthquake triggers tsunami on Japan's northern coast. aljazeera.com Japan's Meteorological Agency says 40cm (16-inch) tsunami observed at Mutsu Ogawara and Urakawa ports.
(2025-12-08). Thailand's fighter jets bomb Cambodia border; Trump's peace deal in ruins. hindustantimes.com U.S. president Donald Trump's Asia peace push has been badly undermined after a U.S.— and Malaysia‚Äëbacked ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia collapsed in renewed border warfare, with Thai air raids shattering the truce just months after it was signed. Thai jets and ground forces have struck Cambodian positions along the disputed frontier following deadly firefights, as both sides trade accusations over who violated the agreement first. Watch for more…
(2025-12-08). This week in history: December 8-14. wsws.org Supreme Court halts Florida ballot counting in presidential election; Ford approves austerity loan to NYC; US military evacuation in North Korea; NY Governor pardons CP leader.
(2025-12-08). FBI Making List Of American "Extremists," Leaked Memo Reveals. progressivehub.net KEN KLIPPENSTEIN | KENKLIPPENSTEIN.COM…
(2025-12-08). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-09). Cancillería de Cuba desmiente falsas informaciones con respecto a Venezuela. radiohc.cu La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal rechazó y desmintió este lunes informaciones de medios de prensa, sobre supuestos contactos entre funcionarios cubanos y del Gobierno de Estados Unidos para abordar asuntos internos relacionados con Venezuela. | Por su interés reproducimos estas declaraciones publicadas en el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex). | ´Las agresiones y las amenazas de guerra contra la hermana Venezuela han concitado un amplio rechazo internacional y al interior de EEUU. | En este contexto, sectores guerreristas estadounidenses recurren…
(2025-12-09). Venezuela se mantiene de pie ante agresiones de EE.UU., afirma Diosdado Cabello. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello reafirmó este lunes que a pesar de las constantes amenazas y el asedio de Estados Unidos y sus aliados contra la nación suramericana, el pueblo venezolano permanece de pie y en unidad permanente. | Durante la rueda de prensa semanal del PSUV, Cabello señaló que la agresión al país entró en una ´etapa distinta ª desde agosto, con amenazas contundentes dirigidas a apoderarse de la riqueza nacional. | Acusó a los sectores del extremismo opositor venezolano de intentar ´sembrar el caos ª en los últimos cuatr…
(2025-12-08). Thailand's airstrikes against Cambodia reignite border tensions. geo.tv 
People flee amid clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia, December 8, 2025. — ReutersThai army says one soldier killed in border clashes.Military facilities targeted in air strikes: Thai Air ForceEx-Cambodian leader…
(2025-12-08). Microsoft's Aiding of Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians Exposes Company to Legal Liability. indybay.org Microsoft's Aiding of Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians Exposes Company and its Leadership to Legal Liability…
(2025-12-08). Expert compares Belarus' tax approach to Europe's 54% rates. eng.belta.by Natalya Kuleshova, a member of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, discussed income tax rates during an appearance on the STV television channel, as reported by BelTA.
(2025-12-08). Are US, EU and Japan banking on defence spending for an economic boost? scmp.com More than six decades after British historian AJP Taylor termed war the "mother of invention", economies around the world appear to be ramping up their military spending, at least in part, to reinvigorate industrial production. | Taylor was referring to the genesis of the tank, the aeroplane and poison gas in World War I, and that of radar, the jet engine and the atomic bomb in World War II. More modern examples, such as satellite-based navigation systems and the internet, were the products of the…
(2025-12-08). Public Citizen Thwarts Industry Greenwashing at a Mining Industry Gala, Sounding the Alarm over Mining Industry. commondreams.org Public Citizen
(2025-12-08). After Failing to Win Nobel, Trump Is Awarded FIFA's Newly-Created "Peace Prize" truthout.org On Friday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino awarded President Donald Trump the first ever "FIFA Peace Prize," an award that was created just weeks after Trump failed to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Infantino described Trump as his "close friend" during the ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., which took place during the FIFA World Cup draw. "This is your prize… |
(2025-12-08). Trump's Mortgage Fraud Witch Hunt Is Lawless and Hypocritical. commondreams.org A new investigation by Pro Publica revealed that Donald Trump has, on multiple occasions, signed mortgages for new homes claiming they would serve as his primary residence and instead used them as investment or rental properties. For months, Trump and his administration have been accusing its political enemies of mortgage fraud for claiming more than one primary residence.Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement in response: "The cruel and lawless hypocrisy of Donald Trump using the levers of government to dig up so-called mortgage fraud on his perceived political opponents,…
(2025-12-08). 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.
(2025-12-08). Oakland General Strike Anniversary. indybay.org Anniversary of Oakland General Strike…
(2025-12-08). The greatest story never told. indybay.org Old Photo From The 70's With William Eaton On Far Left In Goatee, Heading To Eden Hot Springs In Arizona With Some Friends.
(2025-12-08). In Limbo F/A-XX Naval Fighter Gets 'Full Funding' Nod From Congress, But There's A Catch (Updated). twz.com 
The Pentagon had wanted to put F/A-XX on ice to prioritize the USAF's new F-47 fighter, causing concerns due to the looming China threat.
(2025-12-08). WBW News Action: Imagine Sisyphus Happy. worldbeyondwar.org 
(2025-12-08). Causes and consequences of Sri Lanka's "most challenging" natural disaster. peoplesdispatch.org President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has Initial estimates place the economic
(2025-12-08). Trump Is Using National Guard Attack to Collectively Punish Communities of Color. truthout.org The aftermath of the November 26, 2025, shooting in Washington, D.C. has underscored yet again that we live in a white supremacist world where people of color are target practice for racist leaders, and where the actions of one are enough to incur collective punishment against all. As Emran Feroz laid out in his recent Truthout op-ed, abundant evidence suggests that the suspected shooter… |
(2025-12-08). European allies back Ukraine's Zelensky after Trump criticism. scmp.com Ukraine's European allies put on a show of support for President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday as they expressed scepticism about parts of the US proposal to end Russia's nearly four-year invasion. | Zelensky first held a meeting in London with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany before heading to Brussels later Monday for talks with the heads of the EU and of Nato. Afterwards, he was to fly to Rome for a meeting Tuesday with the Italian prime minister.
(2025-12-08). Steve Tibbetts – Interview with Guitarist on Release of Album "Close" indybay.org Interview with guitarist Steve Tibbetts on his eleventh ECM recording "Close." This interview was originally broadcast on Dec. 4, 2025 on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC, 88.1 FM / kzsc.org at the University of California Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-08). The Magic Begging Bowl, Part 2 Self-Inquiry. medialens.org In 'I could have experienced the ultimate satisfaction, glory and happiness of being considered the greatest tennis player who ever li…
(2025-12-08). Sixth ice collecting festival kicks off in Northeast China. ecns.cn Marking the beginning of Harbin's ice collecting season, the sixth ice collecting festival kicked off by the…
(2025-12-08). Kenyan lawmakers on official visit to Belarus. eng.belta.by Minsk is keen to significantly expand cooperation with Nairobi across a broad range of areas, viewing Kenya as a promising region.
(2025-12-08). The tail that trained the dog to heel. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — They built the room together. America paid for the walls, the fake grass carpet, and the giant posters of Trump's twenty-point plan. America flew in the logisticians who know how to move rice through war zones. America even invited a few Dutch and Emirati officers to keep up the pretense of multilateralism.
(2025-12-08). "The Problem with Plastic" : Former EPA Official on How to Save the Planet Before It's Too Late. democracynow.org 
We speak with former EPA regional administrator Judith Enck about her new book, The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late. | "Scientists have found microplastics in our blood, our kidneys, our lungs," says Enck. "They've been found in heart arteries, and if it's attached to plaque, you have an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, premature death." Enck says plastic is a "political" issue shaped by the powerful "chemical, fossil fuel, plastics industry — and consumer brands."…
(2025-12-08). Incidente en Central Termoeléctrica "Diez de Octubre" no causó daños significativos. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con declaraciones a Granma del director de la planta, Jorge Luis Maceira Esteva, las labores de reparación tendrán una duración estimada de 72 horas, una vez que se puedan iniciar. El proceso de recuperación comenzará cuando el conducto afectado se enfríe lo suficiente para que la temperatura permita la sustitución del tramo dañado.
(2025-12-08). Gobernadora de La Habana rindió informe sobre gestión en 2025. radiohc.cu Yanet Hernández Pérez, gobernadora de La Habana, rindió cuentas sobre su gestión en el año 2025, con énfasis en la atención a planteamientos de la población, el fortalecimiento de la empresa estatal socialista y la implementación del programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía. | Según precisó el portal web del gobierno capitalino, en el acto participaron Inés María Chapman, vice primera ministra, y Liván Rodríguez Pérez, secretario del Comité Provincial del Partido Comunista de Cuba en La Habana, junto a delegados y presidentes de Consejos Populares. | Hernández Pérez señaló que dura…
(2025-12-08). Il Vaticano con il fallimentare viaggio di Leone XIV in Turchia e in Libano si è mostrato del tutto subalterno alla NATO. strategic-culture.su Il 23 settembre 2025 papa Leone XIV passeggiava per il borgo di Castel Gandolfo, residenza estiva dei pontefici e un giornalista, sotto le telecamere di molte televisioni, gli ha chiesto che cosa pensasse del riarmo europeo, lo statunitense, del tutto imbarazzato, stretto tra l'universale mandato di pace ascritto nel ministero petrino e l'obbedienza atlantista che resta la cifra essenziale della sua elezione, un'obbedienza tutta protesa alla guerra contro la Russia oggi e forse la Cina domani, non sapendo che cosa rispondere ha poi bofonchiato laconicamente: "non so, è una questione politica".
(2025-12-08). EE.UU. debería aumentar cooperación con Cuba en lucha antidrogas. radiohc.cu Cuba mantiene con rigor el combate contra el tráfico y consumo de drogas, aunque atendiendo a su posición geográfica, Estados Unidos debería aumentar su colaboración con el archipiélago caribeño. | Oficiales del Ministerio cubano del Interior revelaron recientemente que La Habana envió entre 1990 y el 30 de noviembre pasado, un total de mil 546 mensajes con información de tráfico internacional de estupefacientes, a las instancias correspondientes del país del Norte. | En las precisiones se advertía sobre el movimiento de narcotraficantes en aguas cercanas a la nación caribeña. | Sin embargo, apuntaron las fuentes…
(2025-12-08). The 'perfect' Equal Opportunity Oppressor — Don the Con pulls off the impossible: 'grievances R us all'. nationofchange.org Right or left, east or west, small-town/rural or city dwellers, blue collar or middle-class, who knows anyone (but the affluent) not paying through the teeth for the insufferable Trump Clown Show?>
(2025-12-08). (Italiano) Detenuti dal Canada: un'esperienza sconcertante. transcend.org 2 Dicembre 2025 – Detenuti dal Canada: l'accusa di minacciare la sicurezza nazionale del Canada pareva cosਠsproporzionatamente enorme a confronto con le nostre effettive capacità lungamente dimostrate.
(2025-12-08). Huracanes firman única barrida semanal en Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Huracanes de Mayabeque dieron un paso firme hoy en sus aspiraciones clasificatorias al noquear por segunda jornada consecutiva a los maltrechos Indios de Guantánamo en la continuación de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los dirigidos por el debutante Osmel Cordero sellaron su triunfo con marcador de 15-0 en cinco entradas (súper nocaut).
(2025-12-08). Madison, December 9, 2025: Voces de la Frontera Membership Meeting. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1DZcDBqdKq/ Voces de la Frontera °Venga a la Junta de Membresía de Madison! Este mes habrá un convivio comunitario estilo "Potluck". °Trae un platillo para compartir! Reconéctate con otros miembros, conoce nuevos voluntarios y fortalece nuestra comunidad a través de la comida y la cultura. °Acompáñanos en un encuentro especial dedicado a fortalecer nuestra …
(2025-12-08). El piloto Lando Norris, de McLaren, gana su primer campeonato mundial de Fórmula 1. cubadebate.cu El piloto británico Lando Norris (McLaren) se proclamó campeón del mundo de Fórmula 1 por primera vez en su carrera, tras acabar tercero en el Gran Premio de Abu Dabi, este domingo, donde ganó el neerlandés Max Verstappen.
(2025-12-08). Catar destina fondos de ayuda a Cuba para paliar los estragos de los huracanes. cubadebate.cu El Fondo de Catar para el Desarrollo (QFFD, por sus siglas en inglés) anunció una donación a Cuba por valor de 4,5 millones de USD para contribuir a los esfuerzos de las autoridades cubanas para mejorar servicios esenciales a la población en materia de salud, educación y producción de alimentos, debido al impacto de huracanes sobre el territorio nacional.
(2025-12-08). Detained Immigrants Detail Physical Abuse and Inhumane Conditions at Largest Immigration Detention Center in the U.S. aclu.org At the largest immigration detention site in the country, officers beat up Samuel, a detained teenager who uses a pseudonym, so badly, he had to go to the hospital. His right front tooth broke, and he said one officer "grabbed my testicles and firmly crushed them," while another "forced his fingers deep into my ears." He added that weeks after the beating, damage to his left ear was so severe that he now has trouble hearing. | Samuel's is just one of dozens of accounts of abuse from the immigration detention site at the Fort Bliss military base in El Paso, Texas. These accounts reveal an unfolding humanitarian…
(2025-12-08). Germany's surrender of El Hishri to the International Criminal Court is a turning point for accountability in the Libya situation. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights and other civil society organisations published a joint statement following the surrender of Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, suspected of international crimes committed in Libya, by German authorities to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Read the statement below.
3 December 2025. The undersigned civil society organisations welcome the 1 December 2025 surrender of Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, also known as Al-Buti, by German authorities to (…) | – | /…
(2025-12-08). Thailand/Vietnam: End acts of transnational repression against human rights defenders after Y Quynh Bdap's extradition to Vietnam. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) strongly condemns the sudden extradition from Thailand to Vietnam of Montagnard human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap. The Observatory also urges authorities in the two countries to end and prevent acts of transnational repression against human rights defenders and demand the Vietnamese authorities to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of Y Quynh Bdap and all other human rights defenders in the country. (…) | – |