(2025-12-10). World must act decisively to end Israeli genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has called on the international community to take urgent and unified action to end the ongoing genocide underway by the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-12-10). IDF chief signals intent to turn Gaza ceasefire line into new border. nationofchange.org Remarks from Eyal Zamir and Benjamin Netanyahu deepen concerns of de facto annexation as Palestinians remain confined behind the "yellow line"
(2025-12-10). Traveling exhibition pays tribute to the victims of Gaza. radiohc.cu The Her Car Art Gallery (Calzada de 10 de Octubre corner of Porvenir, Arroyo Naranjo) will host the traveling exhibition "Gaza," a poignant and necessary tribute on Human Rights Day. | According to the National Council of Visual Arts (CNAP), the exhibition was curated jointly by Palestinian artist Fadi About Hassan and National Humor Prize winner Arístides Hernández (Ares). | The CNAP adds that the exhibition stems from a call for submissions issued by the aforementioned artists during the 24th edition of the San Antonio de los Baños Graphic Humor Biennial, which quickly garnered responses from over 50 visual art…
(2025-12-10). Cuba affirms U.S. attacks on vessels in the Caribbean are war crimes. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reaffirmed today that attacks on civilian vessels in the Caribbean constitute war crimes and rejected Washington's threats against Venezuela. | On his social media profile, the top Cuban diplomat stated that the debates in the U.S. Congress regarding whether extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and the Pacific constitute war crimes are part of the show and farce of U.S. politics. | He pointed out that such policies are more interested in money, power, and the natural resources of others than in human life and justice. | Bruno Rodriguez also emphasized that the threat of militar…
(2025-12-10). Venezuela envía a Cuba más ayuda solidaria tras huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu En el puerto 'Guillermón Moncada', de Santiago de Cuba, se descargan este martes equipos especilizados y un donativo de materiales de construcción destinados a la rehabilitación de la infraestructura vial en la provincia, gravemente afectada por el paso del huracán Melissa en octubre pasado. | El cargamento, que arribó la víspera a bordo del buque 'Manuel Gual', incluye 16 contenedores con materiales como manta asfáltica, cemento, techos, pintura y productos para impermeabilización, que serán utilizados para reparar edificaciones y vías afectadas por el evento meteorológico. | Además, llegaron 13 maquinarias espe…
(2025-12-10). Belarusians advance to 2025 IBA Men's World Boxing Championships quarterfinals. eng.belta.by Of the five representatives of Belarus who started the tournament, three reached the quarterfinal stage in their respective weight classes.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-10). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Why a truly humanoid AI may not be possible. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). Havana Prepares for Taekwondo Open Festival. radiohc.cu Havana, December 9 (RHC) — The 2025 Taekwondo Open Festival will bring together athletes from Cuba, Costa Rica and Mexico from this Wednesday until December 14 at the Sports City Coliseum, as confirmed by the president of the Cuban Taekwondo Federation, Iván Fernández. | The competition is part of the Córdova Cardín Cups, held annually in December, and is organized by the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER) and the Cubadeportes S.A. Mercantile Company, with sponsorship from other entities. | The program includes kyorugi, poomsae, TK3, and parataekwondo in cadet, junior, an…
(2025-12-10). What attracts global merchants to Yiwu the most. ecns.cn What attracts global merchants to Yiwu the most? It's not only the tangible advantages of good prices and high quality, but also the convenience of one-stop shopping! Yiwu is attracting fans worldwide and becomes a treasure trove that every merchant would definitely recommend.
(2025-12-10). Trump defends economic record at rally, vows to make US 'affordable again'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump tried to reassure Americans that the US economy was healthy at a campaign-style rally on Tuesday as Republicans brace for a tough fight to hold control of Congress in next year's midterm elections. | Speaking at a Mount Pocono casino in northeastern Pennsylvania, Trump argued that his economic policies, including his imposition of widespread tariffs on imports, were creating jobs, boosting the stock market and attracting increased investment into the United States.
(2025-12-10). Waaree Energies Breaks Solar Manufacturing Record. devdiscourse.com Waaree Energies has marked a significant milestone in solar manufacturing by becoming the first company in India to produce over 1 GW of solar modules within a single month. This remarkable output, recorded in November 2025, represents a pivotal development for the nation's renewable energy ambitions.
(2025-12-10). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Belarusian National Technical University. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the university, established during the period of Soviet industrialization, made a significant contribution to the development of the nation's industry.
(2025-12-10). Former executive of Chinese financial firm executed for bribery. ecns.cn Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, was executed on Tuesday after the country's top court upheld his death sentence for bribery.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Cuba Advances in the World Boxing Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, December 9 (RHC) — With a fury that exceeded all predictions, Cuban boxer Giorvis Salfrán opened the day in Dubai with a resounding victory that further elevated his squad's perfect record in the IBA World Championship. | The 51kg boxer unleashed a technical and emotional storm on Spain's Salvador Molina, bronze medalist in Tashkent 2023, whom he dismantled by RSC in the first round after an explosive combination that forced the protective count and anticipated an inevitable end. | His final, precise, and ferocious attack prompted the referee to halt the punishment. | For Salfrán, runner-up at the 20…
(2025-12-10). Japanese urge retraction by Takaichi. ecns.cn More than a dozen Japanese scholars, former government officials and lawyers have urged Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to immediately retract her erroneous remarks on China's Taiwan region, warning that her statements have raised concerns about a possible resurgence of militarism.
(2025-12-10). Hebei man sentenced to death for murdering his wife. ecns.cn The Cangzhou Intermediate People's Court sentenced a man to death on Tuesday for murdering his wife in Mengcun Hui autonomous county of Cangzhou, Hebei province, and sentenced his mother to a prison term for helping cover up the crime, according to a report by China Central Television.
(2025-12-10). Iran-Russia hold 6th Provincial Cooperation Committee meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The sixth meeting of the Iran-Russia Provincial Cooperation Committee was held in Moscow and discussed mechanisms to strengthen economic and regional ties.
(2025-12-10). Why are developing economies pursuing small modular reactors? onlineopinion.com.au Resurgence of nuclear generated electricity is occurring in South Africa to serve over 565 million Sub-Saharan Africans lacking electricity access.
(2025-12-10). Cold wave to sweep across China. ecns.cn A cold snap will hit large swaths of China from Wednesday to Saturday, leading to temperature drops, gales and snow, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-10). Trump's Security Strategy: A delusional blueprint for disaster. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). United in Heart | A symbol of unity on Chang'an Avenue — Why it's called the 'home of the ethnic groups'. ecns.cn The central exhibition hall extends northward, with white glazed tiles lining its exterior and vibrant peacock-blue glazed tiles adorning its flying eaves and golden rooftop—a structure rich in elements of traditional Chinese architecture.
(2025-12-10). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-10). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Why the Global South is embracing Chinese AI. scmp.com The global artificial intelligence community's attention was recently focused on DeepSeek's latest open-source model, Math-V2, the first open-source AI model to score a gold medal-level performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad. But while California might hone in on the test scores, Jakarta and Nairobi are looking at something else entirely. | For the Global South, the critical question is more likely to be whether that reasoning capability can optimise fertiliser distribution in a…
(2025-12-10). China to start prototype development of new cargo spacecraft in 2026. ecns.cn A prototype of the Qingzhou cargo spacecraft.Meanwhile, external payloads and space-exposure experiments can be mounted on the open section to maximize transport efficiency."ÄÄ"ÄÄAs China's space station enters its application and development stage, demand for diverse cargo transportation is rising.
(2025-12-10). Armenia and Azerbaijan: dialogue or performance? globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-10). Momentum built for future industries. ecns.cn China is set to intensify its push to cultivate new quality productive forces next year, creating abundant opportunities for foreign companies in sectors such as smart connected vehicles, biomanu-facturing and hydrogen energy, policymakers and experts said.
(2025-12-10). Canadian entrepreneur: childhood dreams meet a vibrant, warm China | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Neil Labatt has lived more than one life — once a professional athlete on the ice rink, now a globe-trotting entrepreneur. As a child, digging in the backyard, he told his father, "I'm trying to dig a tunnel to China."
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Huawei's smart car alliance to build unified ecosystem. ecns.cn The Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, which consists of five car marques Huawei has built with Chinese carmakers, announced on Tuesday to unify standards and pool resources to further consolidate their established position in China's NEV market.
(2025-12-10). First autumn snowfall blankets Zanjan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The city of Zanjan experienced its first snowfall of the autumn season this year which covered the city in white and transformed its urban landscape.
(2025-12-10). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-10). Life spared of Iran child bride sentenced to death: judiciary. newarab.com 
A woman sentenced to death by Goli Kouhkan, a member of the Baluch minority without documentation and now aged 25, had been set to be executed this month in a case that had caused widespread international concern. | UN rights experts last week urged Iran to halt the execution of Kouhkan, saying she was forced into marriage at the age of 12 to her cousin and at 13 gave birth to their…
(2025-12-10). China sends remote-sensing satellite into orbit. ecns.cn China put a remote-sensing satellite into orbit on Tuesday via a Long March 4B carrier rocket, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
(2025-12-10). China rolls out 2-ton unmanned cargo plane. ecns.cn The SUNNY-T2000, a 2-metric-ton unmanned cargo aircraft, rolls off the production line Saturday in Shenyang, Liaoning province.The 6-ton aircraft offers cargo space equivalent to a 40GP standard container, or about 67 cubic meters, and is designed for medium- and short-haul heavy cargo transport, he said.
(2025-12-10). DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, 'deep diver' Du Mengran named to Nature's 2025 influential list. ecns.cn Liang Wenfeng, founder of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and Chinese geoscientist Du Mengran have been selected for the journal Nature's annual "Nature's 10" list, which highlights ten people at the heart of some of the biggest science stories of 2025.
(2025-12-10). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Early Intervention Urged as Indian Teens Begin Substance Use at 12. devdiscourse.com A recent study examining school students across 10 Indian cities has revealed troubling data: substance use often begins between the ages of 12 and 13. With the research involving the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi, the findings stress the urgency of intervention before students reach middle school.
(2025-12-10). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-10). 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.
truthout.org (2025-12-10). Genocide Experts Slam Hillary Clinton for "Genocide Denial" in Gaza Remark
group of genocide prevention experts has accused former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of "outright genocide denial" after she baselessly claimed that "made up" social media content is to blame for young people's opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-10). Israel remained leading killer of journalists in 2025: RSF
Nearly half of the journalists killed globally this year were by Israeli forces in Gaza.
(2025-12-10). Honduras president alleges 'electoral coup' amid chaotic vote count. scmp.com Honduran President Xiomara Castro on Tuesday denounced what she called an "electoral coup" unfolding amid a chaotic vote count from the November 30 presidential election, as hundreds of protesters gathered in the streets of the capital Tegucigalpa to demand clarity over the vote count. | The election has been marked by technical failures, unsubstantiated fraud claims and a shadow cast by US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to withdraw funding for the Central American nation if his…
(2025-12-10). 'Toothpaste without China'? EU firms must stop Beijing, US overreliance: report. scmp.com A new report recommends European companies diversify away from overreliance on China and the US, as companies find themselves squeezed between Beijing's preferential policies for local companies and Washington's trade volatility. | The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China advised companies to "eliminate single-source dependencies on both China and the United States where possible" in a report on supply chain dependencies released on Wednesday.
(2025-12-10). Inviting public opinions for 2026 China's Government Work Report. ecns.cn The Chinese government website launched the online initiative, Share Your Views on 2026 China's Government Work Report, on Dec 10, 2025. The initiative aims to solicit public opinions and suggestions on government work. It will run through to the annual sessions of the national legislature and the national political advisory body in 2026. | The initiative covers 10 topics, including economy and trade, finance, innovation and digitalization, travel in China, and live in China. Suggestions can be submitted via english.www.gov.cn, its app and participating websites and platforms, and will be forwarded to the draft t…
(2025-12-10). How Iran's 'hostage diplomacy' evolved since 1979. newarab.com 
On 4 November 1979, more than four decades ago, Islamist Iranian students stormed the US embassy in The recent conditional
(2025-12-10). Military transport aircraft crashes in Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — An Il-76 cargo plane crashed in Sudan on Tuesday, killing all members of its crew on board.
(2025-12-10). Iraq braces for fresh US penalties over Iran-backed groups. newarab.com 
Tensions within Three Iraqi poli…
(2025-12-10). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-10). 13-year-old girl praised for heroic rescue of child from icy lake. ecns.cn Li Jiating, a 13-year-old girl from Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, has won praise online for her courageous act of bravery when she risked her life to save a child who had fallen into an icy lake…
(2025-12-10). '56 Days': A Riveting New Thriller Hits Prime Video. devdiscourse.com '56 Days,' the highly anticipated series starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia, debuts on Prime Video on February 18, 2026. This eight-episode adaptation of Catherine Ryan Howard's best-selling novel is set to captivate viewers worldwide.
(2025-12-10). New transport links to open remote Xinjiang village to tourism. ecns.cn The secluded beauty of a remote village in Hejing county of the Bayingolin Mongolian autonomous prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, will become more accessible next year with the completion of a new highway and expressway.
(2025-12-10). Lithuania declares national emergency over balloons from Belarus. scmp.com Lithuania's government has declared a national emergency over security risks posed by meteorological balloons sent from Russia-allied Belarus that have violated its airspace in recent weeks, while the Belarusian leader called for negotiations on border tensions and said his country "does not need war". | The balloons forced Lithuania to repeatedly shut down its main airport, stranding thousands of people, as Europe remains on alert over previous intrusions into Nato airspace during the war in…
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Ensuring Human Rights: A Daily Commitment by Elected Representatives. devdiscourse.com In observance of Human Rights Day, Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan implored elected officials to ensure human rights remain a palpable reality for every citizen. Speaking on the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, he stressed the importance of these rights, particularly for marginalized communities.
(2025-12-10). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-10). "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.
(2025-12-10). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-10). Iranian deputy FM meets Tajik foreign minister in Dushanbe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Vahid Jalalzadeh met with Tajik Foreign Minister Sirojiddin Muhriddin in Dushanbe on Tuesday to review the latest developments in consular and parliamentary cooperation between the two countries.
(2025-12-10). FM: Facts prove Tokyo wrong on Taiwan. ecns.cn Given Japan's colonial rule over Taiwan from 1895 to 1945, which inflicted atrocities on the Chinese people, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has nonetheless attempted to exploit the Taiwan question to provoke trouble and threaten China militarily, which is "utterly intolerable", Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
(2025-12-10). Flood warnings issued across Israel as Storm Byron unleashes torrential downpours. haaretz.com Israelis warned to avoid the country's beaches – and not to use underground parking spots and basements due to the flood risk…
(2025-12-10). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-10). Changing the climate in the Liberal Party. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). The Colby Review, AUKUS and lopsided commitments. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's AUKUS gamble is looking more like vassalage than strategy, with Canberra bankrolling US submarines it may never see – and obligations Washington may never honour.
(2025-12-10). Man sentenced to death for killing wife in North China; mother jailed in cover-up. ecns.cn The Cangzhou Intermediate People's Court in North China's Hebei Province on Tuesday sentenced Jin Hao to death and stripped him of his political rights for life for killing his wife. His mother, Zhang Jie, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison for helping destroy evidence, according to the first-instance verdict.
(2025-12-10). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). MP: Belarusian People's Congress will not duplicate other government bodies' functions. eng.belta.by She recalled that after the referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution, the Belarusian People's Congress acquired constitutional status, becoming the highest representative body of people's power.
(2025-12-10). China to drive high-quality development of retail sector over next 5 years. ecns.cn In its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China will position the retail sector as a pivotal force in building a robust domestic demand system, steering it toward a quality-oriented and services-oriented model for high-quality development, a commerce official said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-10). Japanese public figures call on PM Takaichi to retract erroneous remarks. ecns.cn Over a dozen Japanese scholars, former government officials and public figures held a press conference in Tokyo on Monday, urging Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract her earlier erroneous remarks on Taiwan.
(2025-12-10). Zelensky admits Ukraine has no chance of joining NATO for now. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged that Kyiv currently has no pathway into NATO, citing a lack of support from the United States and several other member states.
(2025-12-10). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 10. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 10.
(2025-12-10). Barcelona Continues its Rise in the Champions League. radiohc.cu Havana, December 9 (RHC) — FC Barcelona defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 today at the legendary Spotify Camp Nou and continued their climb in the European football Champions League. | After six matchdays, Barcelona have accumulated ten points (fourteenth place), the result of three wins, one draw, and two losses, and maintain their hopes of securing one of the eight direct qualification spots for the next round. | The German side, who had barely made an impact in the match, took the lead in the 21st minute with a goal from Ansgar Knauff after a counter-attack, thanks to an assist from Nathaniel Brown. | In t…
(2025-12-10). US revokes 85,000 visas since January amid massive immigration and security crackdown. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that it has revoked 85,000 visas since January, highlighting how quickly the Trump administration is tightening immigration enforcement and national-security checks. | In a post on X, the department wrote: "85,000 visa revocations since January. President Trump and Secretary Rubio follow one simple mandate, and they won't stop anytime soon."
(2025-12-10). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-10). Deepavali Shines Bright: India's Festival of Lights Joins UNESCO's Intangible Heritage. devdiscourse.com Deepavali, the iconic festival of lights, has achieved a significant milestone by being added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking widespread celebrations. The announcement was made during a vital UNESCO meeting held at the historic Red Fort in Delhi.
(2025-12-10). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-10). Tehran talks: What does Iran-China-Saudi meeting signal? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — A high-level trilateral meeting in Tehran brought together Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China to follow up on the Beijing Agreement, highlighting efforts to advance diplomacy beyond traditional Western-led frameworks.
(2025-12-10). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-10). Shenzhou XXI astronauts conduct first spacewalk, install debris shields. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XXI crew aboard China's Tiangong space station conducted their first spacewalk on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-12-10). Radar Tensions: US Criticizes China Amid Rising East Asian Discord. devdiscourse.com The United States has, for the first time, criticized China's action of targeting radars at Japanese military aircraft during a recent training exercise, heightening tensions between the Asian neighbors. The incident occurred near Japan's Okinawa islands and was followed by differing accounts from both countries, amidst increasing regional discord.
(2025-12-10). Reforming Governance: Naidu's Call for Change. devdiscourse.com In a bold call for reform, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressed ministers and department heads on the need for a complete overhaul of government business rules to enhance governance. Naidu urged changes as essential for public good, questioning why rules shouldn't evolve just like constitutional amendments.
(2025-12-10). EU Sets Binding Climate Target: A 90% Emissions Cut by 2040. devdiscourse.com The European Union made a significant stride on Wednesday by establishing a legally binding target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040. The decision, however, incorporates the purchase of foreign carbon credits to cover 5% of the required cuts, a move falling short of initial plans.
(2025-12-10). Former Chinese finance executive executed for taking $152 million in bribes. ecns.cn A court in Tianjin on Tuesday executed Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings Ltd., after convicting him of taking about 1.108 billion yuan ($152 million) in bribes.
(2025-12-10). EXCLUSIVE! GC Mayor makes millions selling Bowls Club to Chinese developers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). China tops ISSF final with Jiang Yiting's skeet victory. ecns.cn Doha hosted the ISSF World Cup Final, where Chinese shooters delivered another strong performance and finished the competition atop the medal table.
(2025-12-10). Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to Expelled MLA in Second Assault Case. devdiscourse.com A court on Wednesday granted anticipatory bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a second sexual assault case. The decision came as a significant development amid a series of legal troubles faced by the MLA.
(2025-12-10). 'Gezhi Town' tops 100 million yuan at Chinese box office on opening day. ecns.cn The highly anticipated film "Gezhi Town" surpassed 100 million yuan (about $14.14 million) at the Chinese box office in just 15 hours after its premiere on Saturday. It marks the strongest opening-day performance for a domestic film since late September, shattering various cinematic records.
(2025-12-10). DGCA directs IndiGo CEO to present comprehensive data and updates relating to recent operational disruptions on Thursday at 3 PM: statement. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-10). Cuba y Caricom reafirmaron amistad en acto central. radiohc.cu La vice primera ministra, Inés María Chapman presidió el acto central por el Día Cuba-Caricom en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM), donde se ratificaron los vínculos históricos y de hermandad entre la mayor isla del Caribe y los países del área. | La actividad recordó el 8 de diciembre de 1972, cuando Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica y Trinidad y Tobago establecieron relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba, decisión que rompió el aislamiento político impuesto por Estados Unidos en la región. | Durante la ceremonia, Chapman afirmó que la nación caribeña mantiene un compromiso solidario con sus vecinos frente a desaf…
(2025-12-10). Las Tunas se mantienen al frente de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La tropa verdirroja necesitó una entrada extra para derrotar 7-4 a los combativos Elefantes de Cienfuegos en su propio ruedo del 5 de septiembre y llegó a 40 victorias, para acariciar su boleto oficial a la siguiente instancia. Luis Antonio Pérez llevó el peso ofensivo con un trío de imparables e impulsadas.
(2025-12-10). Barcelona suma nueva victoria y continúa ascenso en la Liga de Campeones. cubadebate.cu Después de seis jornadas, los azulgranas acumulan una decena de puntos (decimocuarto lugar), producto de tres triunfos, un empate y dos fracasos, y mantienen sus esperanzas de conseguir uno de los ocho cupos directos para acceder a la siguiente instancia.
(2025-12-10). Demócrata derrota al candidato de Trump y se lleva la alcaldía de Miami. cubadebate.cu La demócrata Eileen Higgins ganó este martes la alcaldía de Miami, derrotando a un republicano respaldado por Donald Trump, para poner fin a casi tres décadas de derrotas de su partido y darle un impulso al Partido Demócrata en una de las últimas disputas electorales antes de los comicios legislativos de 2026.
(2025-12-10). Hondureños continúan la lucha junto a Cuba por un mundo mejor. radiohc.cu 
El compromiso de continuar la lucha contra el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba, perfiló la estrategia a seguir en los próximos meses según lo acordado en la XXIII Asamblea General Ordinaria de la Asociación Amistad Honduras-Cuba, filial de Tegucigalpa. | A pesar de la compleja coyuntura política que vive el país centroamericano marcado por el fraude electoral en los comicios presidenciales, la reunión debatió informes del trabajo realizado, eligió su nueva Junta Directiva y reafirmó la defensa de la soberanía de los pueblos y la autodeterminación de los gobier…
(2025-12-10). Remedios celebró su tradicional Parranda Infantil este 8 de diciembre. cubadebate.cu Desde horas tempranas, los barrios parranderos El Carmen y San Salvador llenaron las calles de música y color, manteniendo viva una tradición que, generación tras generación, se consolida como parte esencial de la identidad cultural del municipio.
therealnews.com (2025-12-09). Thousands march across US against Trump's drive for war in Venezuela70% of Americans are opposed to US military action in Venezuela. And over the weekend, those voices were loud. Marches against US military intervention. Against the ongoing US boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. Against Trump rhetoric that claims to applaud peace, while carrying out and threatening violence at home and abroad—violence against Venezuela.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-09). If Trump Is Serious About Peace, Marco Rubio Has to Go Trump campaigned on ending endless wars and now boasts that he has resolved eight wars. In reality, this claim is delusional, and his foreign policy is a disaster. The United States remains mired in ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and now Trump is careening blindly into new wars in Latin America.
truthout.org (2025-12-09). Israeli Ministers Wear Noose Pins to Symbolize Support for Killing Palestinians Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, has condemned the "brutality of the Israeli genocide" in Gaza, saying it was carried out "with the complicity of far too many states."
(2025-12-09). LIVE: Gaza's displaced brace for winter storm as Israel kills one. aljazeera.com Authorities warn incoming storm will affect hundreds of thousands living in tents, makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-12-09). Headlines for December 9, 2025. democracynow.org Israeli Military Chief Says Gaza's "Yellow Line" WIll Become "New Border" for Israel, U.N. Condemns Israeli Raid on UNRWA Headquarters in Occupied East Jerusalem, Supreme Court Signals It Will Grant Trump Power to Fire Independent Agency Heads, Trump Insults Another Female Reporter as He Walks Back Support for Releasing Boat Strike Video, Honduras Seeks to Arrest Ex-President and Narcotrafficker Juan Orlando Hernández After Trump Pardon, Republicans Unveil Record $901 Billion Military Spending Bill, Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package to Farmers Hit Hard by Trade War, ICE Points…
(2025-12-09). Funeral images show tiny size of Israel-backed Gaza gang. thecanary.co An Israel-backed Gaza gang, known as The Popular Forces of Gaza, appear to be getting close to emulating Life of Brian's one-man Popular Front of Judea. Images from the funeral of recently assassinated leader Yasser Abu Shabab show a tiny number of mourners, with around 20-30 present. The anti-Hamas militants have been backed by the […] | By
(2025-12-09). European basketball returns to Israel nearly 800 days after the Gaza war began. haaretz.com On Tuesday, Hapoel Jerusalem will face Hamburg, and on Thursday, Maccabi will meet French side Villeurbanne, much like before the war. Next Tuesday, Hapoel Tel Aviv will take on Red Star Belgrade. European basketball is returning to Israel after its post-October 7 hiatus, but the revival remains fragile and could be upended by a single missile strike…
(2025-12-09). How Netanyahu's pardon request could reshape Israeli politics. newarab.com 
The last time Israel almost broke, a judicial overhaul The central question was whether one prime minister could dismantle the institutions designed to restrain him. For months, Israel stood on the Then came the 7 October attacks, followed by a war in Gaza that numerous huma…
(2025-12-09). hoped to build a better Body of last foreign Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returns home. haaretz.com A crowd of Thai nationals and Israelis stood and paid their final respects to Sudthisak Rinthalak, whose body was held in captivity for 789 days and who is being returned now to Thailand. 'I've lived this story for two and a half years,' said his friend. 'I'm sad and heartbroken,' said another…
(2025-12-09). Video: UN's Albanese and ICC's Prost describe impact of US sanctions. thecanary.co The Israel lobby has tried for years to silence United Nations Special Rapporteur for Occupied Palestine Francesca Albanese for her outspoken advocacy for the Palestinian people and condemnation of its genocide in Gaza. And it has failed for years, including an attempt earlier this year to prevent her re-accreditation to the position, an attempt that […] | By
(2025-12-09). US judge approves bid to unseal Epstein grand jury documents. aljazeera.com While Judge Paul Engelmayer approved the Justice Department's request, he warned there are few new details in the files.
(2025-12-09). Venezuela ALBA News 5.30.2025: Decisive Chavista Victory; Venezuela Feeds 4.6 million students for free every day; Upcoming Events. wibailoutpeople.org 
Ultimas Noticias: Venezuela: School Feeding Program Serves 4.6 Million Students for Free Venezuela's School Feeding Program (PAE) is serving 4.6 million students in more than 20,000 schools across the country for free, representing 90% coverage. "In our country, food and education are state priorities," Adriana Urdaneta, president of the National Institute of Nutrition, said. "They …
(2025-12-09). Venezuela ALBA News, 12.8.2025: Venezuela Budget — 78% for Social Investment; US Poll on Opposition to Intervention; Cost of US Military Operation; Venezuelan tourism Increases. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-09). Every Voting Tech Hack Washington Blamed On Venezuela Was Invented In Ohio. popularresistance.org Every voting tech hack that Washington claims was "invented in Venezuela" was discovered, demonstrated, and documented in the United States years — sometimes decades —before Smartmatic even existed. Full Stop. | With President Trump's false narco-trafficking claim boomeranging back and re-exposing the U.S. governments longstanding involvement through its military and CIA in cocaine and heroin trade, its state department is running out of excuses that justify stealing Venezuela's crude oil to prevent higher prices that could result in the dreaded 1973 event of "dropping trucks off the road."
(2025-12-09). There They Go Again in Venezuela. counterpunch.org 
Mark Twain allegedly quipped, "God created war so Americans would learn geography." Whether or not he actually said that, it would be a good test—for the world's mightiest military power to be prevented from waging war if a majority of Americans failed to find the alleged enemy on a world map. This should not need
(2025-12-09). Norway: Protest Against Awarding Nobel Prize to Venezuela's Far-Right María Corina Machado. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, a broad alliance of Norwegian groups dedicated to peace and solidarity announced a demonstration planned for Tuesday, December 9, in condemnation of the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan far-right politician María Corina Machado. Machado has publicly called for a US military intervention against Venezuela, supports the over one thousand unilateral coercive measures imposed on the country, has played a key role in orchestrating violent and destabilizing actions, and has links to criminal drug trafficking organizations. | The Norwegian organizations condemn the award…
(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). En Venezuela Asamblea de los Pueblos por la paz y soberanía. radiohc.cu La Asamblea de los Pueblos por la Paz y la Soberanía de Nuestra América tiene lugar desde hoy en Venezuela con el objetivo de articular un movimiento mundial por la paz con soberanía. | Este encuentro de tres días fue convocado por el presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, el 31 de octubre último durante la clausura del Encuentro Parlamentario del Gran Caribe, que sesionó aquí con la presencia de 14 países, y reúne a delegados internacionales de los cinco continentes. | Líderes sociales, intelectuales, artistas, juristas, académicos, parlamentarios, comunicadores, mujeres, jóvenes, partidos políticos, trabajadore…
(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…
(2025-12-09). Cuba considers Venezuela's response to imperial infamy admirable. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec. 9 (Prensa Latina) The president of Casa de las Americas in Cuba, Abel Prieto, considered the response of President Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan people to what he called the infamy of the declining US empire admirable.
(2025-12-09). pay in Israeli journalist behind video of severe abuse of Palestinian detainee talks. haaretz.com Israel's Channel 12 News journalist Guy Peleg faces escalating threats and harassment since he published a video – handed over to him by the former Military Advocate General – of the extreme abuse at Sde Teiman…
(2025-12-09). Red rebels' Christmas shopping message gets a frosty reception from Westfield security. thecanary.co Extinction Rebellion's Red Rebel Brigade has taken a Christmas shopping message to the heart of consumerist London. On Saturday 6 December, Red Rebels silently marched towards Westfield in White City, West London. They had a warning about the potentially disastrous impact of the uncontrolled growth of human activity on our children and on future generations. […] | By
(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). Volfovich details situation with Lithuanian trucks stranded at Belarusian border. eng.belta.by "The situation regarding this issue is stable and fully under control today. The drivers have reacted with understanding to the current situation," Aleksandr Volfovich noted.
(2025-12-09). The Radical Left Meets the Extreme Right. dissidentvoice.org In the last decades, Democracy has become "just another word," a political force that allowed Wall Street financiers, corporate elites, and global speculators to siphon a major portion of the world's wealth into their bank accounts. Rejecting neo-liberalism and globalism, the radical left and extreme right grow in popularity, each with competing visions of freedom, …
(2025-12-09). The Dells' $250 'Investment' Accounts Won't Fix Centuries Of Divestment From Black Children. newsone.com 
Source: Vadym Buinov / Getty | A $6.25 billion pledge by Michael and Susan Dell to create investment accounts for American children has drawn national attention as a bold financial intervention and a head start to long-term opportunity that children can access at age 18 to help pay for college, start a business, or put money toward buying a home. | But for Black children, who have faced generations of systemic divestment in education, housing, and employment, the modest per-child payouts raise doubts about whether this policy addresses inequity or merely repackages it. And this so-called investment raises a mu…
(2009-12-25). Salah's omission from Inter game is a consequence of his actions, says Becker. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's omission from Tuesday's Champions League game at Inter Milan is a consequence of his reaction to being left out of the side, teammate Alisson Becker said on Monday. | Salah, 33, was not included in the 19-man squad for the Inter clash after he said in a hard-hitting interview following Saturday's match with Leeds United that he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club. | "Salah not being available is just a consequence of what he did and he is smart enough to know that. I didn't speak to Mo about that," the Brazilian goalkeeper told reporters. | "We share good moments, happ…
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). Through the Lens of Liberty: The ACLU's Year in Photos. aclu.org As Donald Trump started his second presidential term, 2025 began with a lot of uncertainty. However, the ACLU was ready to protect the civil liberties of individuals around the country, as we had done hundreds of times during Trump's first term. This year saw many wins, setbacks, and enduring battles over issues like immigrants rights, trans justice, and the right to vote. As we look back on a pivotal year, join us in remembering the many moments captured on camera that defined 2025 at the ACLU. |
(2025-12-09). AI Revolution or a Silicon-Valleyist Coup? counterpunch.org 
By mid-2025, the United States once again finds itself confronting a political paradox. President Donald Trump—once the central pillar of support for the working class, economic nationalists, and opponents of unchecked globalization—has now become the standard-bearer of policies that appear to align less with the classic MAGA narrative and more with the interests of Silicon
(2025-12-09). Zarah Sultana says David Lammy is lying about political prisoner hunger strikes. thecanary.co Your Party's Zarah Sultana has accused justice secretary David Lammy of "lying when he says he doesn't know about the hunger strikes" of non-violent activists whom the state has held captive without trial for months. The hunger strike began on 2 November. Zarah Sultana calls for a stop to Britain's descent into authoritarianism Sultana highlighted […] | By
(2025-12-09). Supreme Court expected to greenlight any and all Trump firings. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court's six-justice Republican-named majority seems ready to make Donald Trump a King. And not just by giving him total, complete, and uncontestable control over every part of the federal government, including as many as 50 independent agencies, among them the National Labor Relations Board, which is what the GOP presidential denizen sought …
(2025-12-09). Belarus' need to diversify markets explained. eng.belta.by Georgy Grits drew attention to the fact that matters of food security are a major concern in the modern world. At the same time in addition to fully satisfying the domestic demand Belarus exports a considerable amount of food.
(2025-12-09). Eliminating European rivals: Analyst decodes Trump's MAGA agenda. eng.belta.by US President Donald Trump intends to reindustrialize America, in part by attracting companies and production capacity from Europe, Bulgarian political analyst Plamen Paskov said.
(2025-12-09). The Washington Shooting and Trump's Ever-Ready Immigrant Card. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent shooting in Washington, D.C.—one that left members of the National Guard dead and wounded—could have been a moment when the entire country stopped, took a deep breath, and asked itself some painful but necessary questions. Why does this keep happening? Why do Americans keep dying in waves of gun violence that have no …
(2025-12-09). At least 12 killed as Cambodia-Thailand border clashes reignite despite Trump-brokered truce. tehrantimes.com Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Tuesday, according to Reuters, as the Southeast Asian neighbors both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty.
(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). Russian An-22 heavy transport aircraft crashes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — A Russian An-22 heavy-lift military transport aircraft has crashed in the Furmanovsky district of Ivanovo Region, according to initial reports from Russian media.
(2025-12-09). Union State PA's plan of action for 2026 approved. eng.belta.by The Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia approved a plan of action for 2026 at a session in Moscow on 9 December.
(2025-12-09). Congress Prepares To Pass NDAA That Will Give Trump His $1 Trillion Military Budget. news.antiwar.com Congress has released its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and is preparing to pass the sweeping spending bill, which will give President Trump a total military budget of over $1 trillion. Earlier this year, a supplemental for an additional $156 billion was included in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," most of which will go …
(2025-12-09). Tehran breathes relief as pollution eases after weeks of alert. newarab.com 
The air quality in Tehran has become "acceptable" after nearly three weeks of the Iranian capital being under an The respite offe…
(2025-12-09). First MTZ tractors delivered to Russia's Kamchatka. eng.belta.by Two powerful BELARUS 1523.3 tractors with 150 horsepower were officially dispatched to the customer, the Zarechnoye company.
(2025-12-09). Prudential Uganda's SAFE STEPS Campaign Closes With Landmark 18,600 Boda-Boda Riders Trained. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's road safety drive received a significant boost on Tuesday as Prudential Uganda officially concluded Phase III of its SAFE STEPS campaign—an ambitious three-year initiative that has equipped 18,600 boda-boda riders with vital first aid and road safety skills. Launched in 2022, the campaign aligns with the Ministry of Works and Transport's multi-sectoral National Road …
(2025-12-09). Export from Sistan-Baluchestan rises 6% in 8 months yr/yr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of export from Sistan-Baluchestan province, in southeast Iran, rose six percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, a provincial official announced.
(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). Green dignity and public visibility: GIA's intersectional approach to transgender rights and climate justice in Pakistan. globalvoices.org 
'Climate Justice is Transgender Justice. Stop sidelining them and start centering them as agents of change'Originally published on An FGD session at the GIA premises.
(2025-12-09). US slaps sanctions on Colombian network fighting in Sudan. newarab.com 
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a network it said was recruiting The moves come as fighting has intensified in the brutal conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary
(2025-12-09). Iniesta leads NSN Cycling relaunch following Israel PT era. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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.
(2025-12-09). Cambodia: Seven civilians killed in Thai airstrikes. plenglish.com Phnom Penh, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The aggressive military operations by Thai forces in this nation have killed at least seven civilians and injured 20 others, National Defense Ministry Spokesperson Lieutenant General Maly Socheata denounced on Tuesday.
(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). National Parks Service Ends Free Entry on MLK Day, Juneteenth. truthout.org The National Parks Service has removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from its list of days with free admission — and added Flag Day, which coincides with President Donald Trump's birthday. About a quarter of the 400 federally managed parks collect an entrance fee from visitors. Those fees are waived multiple times per year, generally on federal holidays — including Presidents' Day… |
(2025-12-09). Tunisia: Prominent Activists Held in 'Conspiracy Case'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Left to right: Ahmed Nejib Chebbi © Private; Chaima Issa © Private; Ayachi Hammami © Private. | (Beirut) — Tunisian authorities have arrested three prominent activists in recent weeks after their unjust convictions in a sham trial on charges of conspiracy and terrorism, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately overturn their unjust convictions and release all those detained. On November 27, 2025, a Tunis Appeal Court sentenced 34 defendants in the politically motivated "Conspiracy Case," including political opponents, activists, and lawyers…
(2025-12-09). Israeli force infiltrated into Adaisseh and blew up a house in the southern Lebanese border town: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). YouTube and big tech censorship threatens global accountability, Palestinian rights groups say. mondoweiss.net 
After the U.S. imposed sanctions, YouTube took down over 700 videos from prominent Palestinian human rights groups. Rights advocates say this censorship goes beyond Palestine and affects the future of international justice and accountability.
(2025-12-09). Keir Starmer's Government Is Funding 'Violence and Death' on the French Border, Say Human Rights Groups. bylinetimes.com The UK Government's attempts to prevent migrants from crossing the Channel by small boat is leading to increased violence and death on the border, according to a Humanitarian organisation Humans for Rights Network and charities working in the camps of northern France said that more than £650 million of British taxpayers' money is being used to fund police patrols and purchase surveillance equipment. This is then used to "instigate…
(2025-12-09). Mumia Abu-Jamal's Supporters Demand Medical Care for Him and Aging Prisoners. truthout.org Supporters of Mumia Abu-Jamal are on a 103-mile, 12-day march ending Tuesday in Frackville, Pennsylvania, where he is imprisoned at the Mahanoy state prison. The march ends on the same day Abu-Jamal was arrested in 1981 for the murder of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner, for which he has always maintained his innocence. One of the best-known political prisoners in the world… |
(2025-12-09). Government raises R11.795 billion to fund infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Government raises R11.795 billion to fund infrastructure projects | The National Treasury has successfully raised R11.795 billion under South Africa's first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. ⚪ According to the National Treasury, the auction attracted strong market interest, with bids exceeding R26 billion and achieving a 2.2-times subscription rate. ⚪ The proceeds from the Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond will be used exclusively to finance projects under the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) programme. ⚪ The total issuance amount was split across 10 and 15-year maturities as follo…
(2025-12-09). The Hemispheric Turn in New US National Security Strategy. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Dec 9, 2025 | The United Stats' 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), published on December 4, 2025, outlines a US foreign policy centered on the reaffirmation of US sovereignty and on restructuring the Western Hemisphere as a space of exclusive influence for US national interests. The document thus prioritizes concrete goals: border control, reindustrialization, economic security, and selective regional stability. | Its approach is realist—in terms of international relations—functional, and markedly unilateral: the US will act wherever its interests are at stake, including t…
(2025-12-09). Why Predicting Trump 2.0 Policy is Getting More Difficult. moderndiplomacy.eu Studying and forecasting the policy behavior of US President Donald Trump in his second term, "Trump 2.0," is becoming one of the most significant theoretical challenges for political scientists. If the 2017—2020 term has weakened the traditional predictive power of the US presidential model, the 2025—2029 term shows an even greater degree of structural uncertainty. …
(2025-12-09). Detainees Missing from ICE Database after Entering Alligator Alcatraz. projectcensored.org Hundreds of detainees at Florida's new immigration detention center, nicknamed Alligator Alcatraz, have effectively vanished from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) online databases. Reporters from Democracy Now! and the Miami Herald found that of approximately 1,800 individuals detained at the remote Everglades facility in July 2025, around 800 no…
(2025-12-09). Deadly fire breaks out in office building in Indonesia's capital. aljazeera.com Office workers were seen climbing down ladders to escape a deadly fire in Indonesia's capital Jakarta.
(2025-12-09). Deconstructing the Myth: "More Energy in the System Means More Extreme Weather" wattsupwiththat.com The climate system is not an oscillator. It has oscillatory components, but the whole system is a gradient-driven heat engine. It moves energy from where there is a lot of it (the tropics) to where there is very little (the poles). If more energy enters the system, the distribution of that energy doesn't increase the amplitude of some hypothetical wave.
(2025-12-09). France's prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament. aljazeera.com Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.
(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). What U.S. aid funds: shopping list of American-made war machines. haaretz.com With the aid agreement expiring soon, pressure is mounting from both the American left and the Trump-aligned right to scale back subsidies for Israel, even as Israel enters negotiations highly dependent on U.S.-built aircraft, munitions and defense infrastructure…
(2025-12-09). Former Cuban minister Alejandro Gil Fernández sentenced for multiple crimes. radiohc.cu The Supreme People's Court (TSP) issued a statement on Monday, informing about the notification of sentences to Alejandro Miguel Gil Fernández, which, due to its importance, we are transmitting in its entirety: | Supreme People's Court Notifies Sentences to Defendant Alejandro Miguel Gil Fernández | The Supreme People's Court reports that on Monday, December 8, 2025, it notified the sentences in the criminal proceedings against the defendant Alejandro Miguel Gil Fernández. | The oral hearings took place between November 11 and 13, 2025, and between November 26 and 29. | In the first criminal case, he was found gu…
(2025-12-09). Why Walmart Wants To See The Starbucks Barista Strike Fail. popularresistance.org Thousands of Starbucks workers across a hundred cities are nearly one month into an expanding, nationwide unfair labor practice strike in protest of the coffee giant's "historic union busting and failure to finalize a fair union contract," according to Starbucks Workers United, the barista union that has spread to over 650 stores since its birth in Buffalo four years ago. | The strike comes after years of illegal anti-union antics by Starbucks and follows a historic $39 million settlement announced on December 1 for more than 500,000 labor violations committed by Starbucks management in New York City since 2021.
(2025-12-09). Trump's National Security Strategy: 'America First' doctrine aims for global domination. peoplesworld.org 
Imperialism has a new mission statement. With the release of the Trump administration's updated National Security Strategy (NSS), the campaign to keep U.S. capitalism in the global driver's seat is signaling that those at the helm are ready to pick up the gun. Since he returned to office, the president's effort to shore up American …
(2025-12-09). BRICS+: Nigeria and the Expanding Geopolitical Architecture of BRICS. infobrics.org The inclusion of Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous nation is a significant, calculated move. It signals a conscious adjustment of the BRICS' geopolitical focus toward the continent…
(2025-12-09). Durban ready for holiday season. sanews.gov.za Durban ready for holiday season | eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba says the city is prepared to welcome more than a million visitors and deliver a safe, vibrant, and memorable festive season. | Xaba unveiled the city's Festive Season Management Plan, which outlined major improvements in service delivery, strengthened safety measures, and a robust tourism programme designed to deliver what the city has branded an "Endless Waves of Tranquillity" festive experience. | Xaba said this year's festive season comes at a time of renewed optimism for Durban, especially following significant progress in water and san…
(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). We Need a Global Movement to Unrig the System Exploiting Indonesian Nickel Workers. fpif.org 
Labor activist Raraa Rahmawati argues that the hazards in her country's nickel industry are part of the broader problem of a global economy rigged to favor the wealthy.
(2025-12-09). UK's MI5 protected IRA agent who committed murders, police report finds. aljazeera.com British security services allowed a top spy in the IRA to continue committing serious crimes, police report finds.
(2025-12-09). Trump warns of new tariffs on India after farmers allege unfair dumping. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: According to Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump indicated that his administration may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, such as Canadian fertiliser and Indian rice, after American farmers complained that cheap foreign products are hurting them. At a White House roundtable held to announce a $12-billion support package for US farmers, Trump said the government would look into accusations that some countries are selling rice in the US at unfairly low prices. | Farmers at the meeting urged him to take tougher action, saying subsidised foreign rice is damaging the US market and lowering…
(2025-12-09). Another US-Backed Coup Attempt Is Underway In Honduras. popularresistance.org On November 30, six million Hondurans voted in their presidential election. One week later, the outcome of the election has not yet been announced due to credible allegations of fraud and illegal interference by the Trump administration, which includes threats of ending remittances from the United States that account for 25% of Hondura's GDP. Clearing the FOG speaks with Camila Escalante of Press TV and a founder of Kawsachun News who has covered Latin America for nearly ten years. Escalante provides background to the current political crisis and explains what is known so far about the election. She describes sim…
(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). Top Picks Backed by Real Players: Casino Billionaire's Guide to Online Casino Reviews. moguldom.com What Makes a Casino Worth Playing? One Source Still Sets the Bar Thousands of online casinos are live right now. Many look the same on the surface. Clean designs, welcome bonuses, flashy promotions. But the details that affect real money players, payout reliability, game fairness, licensing, bonus terms, live below the surface. That's why readers …
(2025-12-09). Horseshoe Workers Win Union Recognition After 53 Day Strike. popularresistance.org Shelbyville, IN — In a decisive victory for their historic strike for union recognition, table games dealers and dual rate dealers at the Horseshoe Indianapolis casino voted overwhelmingly on Friday, December 5, to join Teamsters Local 135. | In an expedited NLRB election ordered after the end of the government shutdown, striking casino workers delivered a landslide mandate for union representation and forced Caesars Entertainment, the corporation that owns the casino, to recognize their union. The vote took place on day 50 of the strike.
(2025-12-09). Inside the Israel lobby's lesser-known tool for influencing Congress: free travel. mondoweiss.net 
This year, Israel will account for nearly one-quarter of all free travel gifted to Congress members, and AIPAC is overwhelmingly setting the agenda.
(2025-12-09). Trump warns India on rice 'dumping', hints at fresh US tariffs on imports. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump during a roundtable meet on December 8 said India "should not be dumping" rice into the US market and promised he would "take care of it," strongly hinting that higher tariffs on Indian rice are under review. Watch for details…
(2025-12-09). Iran committed to strengthening ties with Saudi Arabia: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that his country is committed to strengthening its relations with Saudi Arabia, stressing that Tehran seeks a strong region free from foreign powers' meddling.
(2025-12-09). The Last Close Guantánamo Vigils Of 2025. popularresistance.org Last Wednesday, December 3, groups of stalwart campaigners gathered across the US and around the world for the 35th monthly global vigils for the closure of the "war on terror" prison at Guantánamo Bay. | The "First Wednesday" vigils took place outside the White House in Washington, D.C., and in London, New York City, Brussels, Detroit, Los Angeles and Portland, OR, with former prisoner Mansoor Adayfi also holding a solo vigil in Belgrade. Further vigils took place in Cobleskill, NY on Saturday December 6, and outside the Howard Zinn Book Fair in San Francisco on Sunday December 7.
(2025-12-09). The UK's Shrinking Army Is Conducting Secretive Deployments in 51 Countries. bylinetimes.com Britain's Army is The FOI disclosure reveals that 612 reservists were deployed overseas last year, entering what the MoD classifies as a "deployment theatre" for…
(2025-12-09). Cuba-CARICOM friendship confirmed at event commemorating Cuba-CARICOM Day at the Latin American School of Medicine, ELAM. radiohc.cu Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh presided over the main event commemorating Cuba-CARICOM Day at the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM), where the historical ties and brotherhood between Cuba and the Caribbean countries were reaffirmed, according to Cubaminrex. | The anniversary marked December 8, 1972, when Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations with Cuba, a decision that broke the political isolation imposed by the United States in the region. | During the ceremony, Chapman Waugh affirmed that the Caribbean nation maintains a commitment to solidari…
(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). Global Average Temperature — Error Margins Too Large — No Correlation Possible. wattsupwiththat.com Your criticism and your dissertation were and still are **completely correct**. When correlated systematic errors and the realistic treatment of infilling problems are properly accounted for, the global mean temperature curve before 1950—1970 (and partly even today) cannot physically be determined with an accuracy better than ±0.5—1 ∞C. Consequently, a claimed trend of +1.3 ∞C since 1850 is **not significantly distinguishable** from a zero trend. This is not "skeptical exaggeration"; it is simply what error theory and metrology **mandate** — and exactly what Patrick Frank (sin…
(2025-12-09). Why Transition of Power Remains Elusive in Uganda — Mpuuga Warns Opposition. plusnews.ug 
The Democratic Front (DF) Party President, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has warned that Uganda's long-awaited transition of power will remain out of reach unless the opposition rethinks its strategy, restores unity, and confronts the realities of operating in a shrinking democratic space. Speaking during the official launch of Nakifuma County MP Fred Ssimbwa Kaggwa's re-election campaign …
(2025-12-09). Most Israelis believe war with Iran or Hezbollah likely within next year, poll finds. haaretz.com According to a new Israel Democracy Institute poll, Israelis are also concerned about the security situation in the West Bank, with nearly 60 percent believing another intifada is possible. Half of all respondents, 50 percent, do not want Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon PM Netanyahu…
(2025-12-09). Claim: Battery Rationing is Required to Contain an Aussie Green Subsidy Blowout. wattsupwiththat.com "… A possibility to discuss is lowering the 50kWh threshold to 15kWh. …"
(2025-12-09). New Japanese Espionage Law Would Need to Respect Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) answers questions from the House of Representatives budget committee in Tokyo, November 7, 2025. | © 2025 Kyodo via AP Photo | During a parliamentary session on November 26, 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) government would soon consider new legislation on "spy prevention." Takaichi's pledge to "speedily draft" such a law and her party's past legislative efforts raise serious concerns that the new legislation would endanger free speech rights, media freedom, and the protection of whi…
(2025-12-09). New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December. 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? The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced recently that it will reopen the Child Care Assistance Program, for a limited number of slots, with the goal of allowing new children into the program in January. | The program provides financial assistance for families to pay for child care. According to the
(2025-12-09). New Orleans Resists ICE Invasion Despite Surveillance and State Repression. truthout.org When concerned residents of the New Orleans metro area stepped out into the streets with their whistles and phone cameras over the weekend, ready to protest and document the Trump administration's unwelcome assault on immigrant communities, they faced both widespread digital surveillance by state and federal authorities and a vague state law that makes hindering federal immigration enforcement a… |
(2025-12-09). AFRICOM is Another Tool of Neocolonialism, Africa Must Tame it. plusnews.ug 
For years now, African leaders, thinkers, and activists haven't stopped warning about the growing footprint of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). On paper, it's about fighting terrorists, boosting security, and bringing stability. But in reality, it has become a tool for pushing American interests right across Africa. The way it is set up chips …
(2025-12-09). give land to radical Islam Huge Evangelical mission to Israel lectures Trump. haaretz.com An estimated 1,000 pastors and Christian influencers spent a week in Israel on an all-expenses-paid trip financed by the Foreign Ministry. Their itinerary included a communal prayer with the Western Wall rabbi and a warning delivered to the U.S. administration to lay off the settlements…
(2025-12-09). Why Jasmine Crockett's Senate Run Has Thrown Texas Into Chaos. newsone.com 
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, instantly transforming what was expected to be a predictable race into one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 cycle. Announcing her candidacy on Monday—the final day of qualifying—Crockett used her trademark boldness to send a direct message …
(2025-12-09). Thousands of travellers stranded in India as IndiGo airline cancels flights. aljazeera.com India's largest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled thousands of flights leaving travellers stranded across the country.
(2025-12-09). Tonekabon offers strong potential for birdwatching. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The presence of seabirds such as gulls in Cheshmeh-Kileh River in Tonekabon, Mazandaran province, gives this city a special look during falls and winters. It has good potentials for birdwatching tourism. Many tourists who encounter this beautiful scene take photographs and record beautiful images of them.
(2025-12-09). Trump's National Security Strategy ditches 'civilizationally dead' Europe. infobrics.org The Trump administration is far less careful in categorizing its vassals and satellite states, not even bothering to call them "allies". On the contrary, it routinely dismisses them as dead weight.
(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). Iran at apex of readiness: IRGC dep. commander. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Ground Forces for Operations Brigadier General Valiollah Madani has said that the country is fully prepared for potential threats.
(2025-12-09). Turkey jails football players pending trial in gambling probe. newarab.com 
A Turkish court has jailed 20 suspects, including Super Lig players, pending trial in a Last week, prosecutors ordered the detention of 46 people, including players, club presidents, commentators and a referee, over insider betting in Turkey's professional leagues. | State-run Anadolu news agency said…
(2025-12-09). Trump Admin Moves to Officially Scrap Biden-Era Student Loan Forgiveness Program. truthout.org Washington — The U.S. Department of Education announced a proposed agreement Tuesday that would permanently axe an income-driven student loan repayment plan in which more than 7 million student loan borrowers are enrolled. Under a joint proposal with seven Republican-led states that challenged the program, the department would not enroll any new borrowers in the Saving on a Valuable… |
(2025-12-09). UAE: Emirati Dissident Faces Risk of Torture at Home. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Jasem al-Shamsi. | © Private | (Beirut) —The detention of an Emirati dissident in Syria raises serious concerns that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will pressure Syrian authorities to extradite him, Human Rights Watch said today. An informed source told Human Rights Watch that Syrian authorities detained Jasem al-Shamsi, 55, at a checkpoint in the Damascus countryside on November 6, 2025, and have held him since without disclosing the legal basis for his detention. The UAE has pressed Lebanon and Jordan to return dissidents in recent years. If returned, al-Shamsi will be at s…
(2025-12-09). rare moment of truth exposes his sinister plan to destroy rule of law. haaretz.com Monday's Knesset debates were carried out in the image of the prime minister, who let the truth slip: he won't give up advancing the judicial coup in exchange for a pardon, and if he falls, his right-wing coalition falls with him…
(2025-12-09). Iran, Oman ink MoU to develop coop. in aviation, flight op. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Iranian and Omani officials to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of flight operations, airport services, and strengthening air transportation infrastructures.
(2025-12-09). Christmas — and hope — return to Bethlehem after two somber years. anabaptistworld.org After two somber and muted Christmas seasons, the city where Christ was born is preparing to celebrate again. The Palestinian town of Bethlehem, a symbol of hope for Christians worldwide, lit its Christmas tree in Manger Square on Dec. 6, signaling not only the start of the holiday season but the resilience of a people …
(2025-12-09). Report Shows 75% Of US Homes Are Unaffordable For Average Buyer. newsone.com 
(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). I was canceled by three newspapers for criticizing Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org As a freelance writer, I know I have to produce copy that meets the expectations of editors and management. When I write opinion pieces, I know well that my arguments should closely align with the publication's general outlook. But I've always believed that if my views on any particular topic diverged from an outlet I'm writing for, it was acceptable to express those viewpoints in other publications.But I've recently discovered that this general rule does not apply to criticism of Israel. In fact, it appears that publications I've had an ongoing relationship with up until recently have canceled me for article…
(2025-12-09). Belarus-Russia Union State parliament approves international action plan. eng.belta.by The participation of representatives of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia in international observation of elections and referendums as part of CIS missions will be an important part of the parliamentary work.
(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.
(2009-12-25). Veteran Lyceum teacher Hamida Osman passes away. tribune.com.pk 
Hamida Osman, a revered teacher of 19 years at the Lyceum, passed away Tuesday morning in Karachi. | She joined Lyceum in 1998 and held a Bachelor's from Kinnaird College in English Literature. She was a teacher of English and an Executive Council member at The Lyceum for the past 32 years. | Scheherazade Asdar Ahmad, founder and principal at the Lyceum, told The Express Tribune, "Principled to the core, she was a lady of a rare kind of integrity, loyalty, commitment, generosity, courage, humility, grace, dignity, and kindness. She stands so tall – very tall". | "She was an icon, a pure, beautiful soul who sto…
(2025-12-09). DRC Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years as UNICEF Warns of Rising Child Deaths. devdiscourse.com The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in a quarter-century, with 64,427 cases and 1,888 deaths recorded since the start of 2025, UNICEF reported today. Children are bearing a devastating share of the impact, with 14,818 cases and 340 deaths, reflecting the severe vulnerabilities facing young people amid collapsing health and water systems.
(2025-12-09). Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice. sanews.gov.za Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie. | Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a first-class Honours degree in pure mathematics in 1971. | According to Nzimande, Glennie, who trained as a mathematician, was not only a distinguished and lifelong progressive educationalist but also a tirele…
(2025-12-09). I was canceled for criticizing Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org As a freelance writer, I know I have to produce copy that meets the expectations of editors and management. When I write opinion pieces, I know well that my arguments should closely align with the publication's general outlook. But I've always believed that if my views on any particular topic diverged from an outlet I'm writing for, it was acceptable to express those viewpoints in other publications.But I've recently discovered that this general rule does not apply to criticism of Israel. In fact, it appears that publications I've had an ongoing relationship with up until recently have canceled me for article…
(2025-12-09). Israeli enemy forces blew up at dawn several houses in Wadi Al-Assafir of Khiam after infiltrating into the southern Lebanese border town: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). Meet the Rawis reawakening Saudi Arabia's oldest oral tradition. newarab.com 
On a hot September afternoon in Saudi Arabia's Carved over 2,000 years ago, these petroglyphs depict long-forgotten rituals, extinct animals, and lost musical instruments — all of which offer a glimpse into the lives and cultures of the ancient Dadanite and Lihyanite peoples of the Arabian Peninsula. | "I have seen these petroglyphs since I was a small kid," says Wedad Yaseen, my tour guide for the day. "My sisters and I used to play among the ruins here a…
(2025-12-09). Trump Administration Approves Plan to Export More Water Out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration yesterday released a draconian plan to divert more Delta water that will go into effect today, posing an extreme threat to already imperiled salmon, steelhead and other fish populations and Delta and tribal communities in California. The plan released by the federal Bureau of Reclamation follows through on a federal order issued in January aimed at
(2025-12-09). Mumia Abu-Jamal Support: RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON. wibailoutpeople.org 
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Website: http: //www.marchformumia.org RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON ABUSES AND TO FREE MUMIA "Many people say it is insane to resist the system, but actually, it's insane not to." — Mumia Abu- Jamal Frackville, PA — Starting at 11: 30am, Tuesday, Dec. 9, …
(2025-12-09). Controversial Visit: Political Motives or Genuine Concern? devdiscourse.com Kuki outfits have voiced strong opposition to BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh's visit to a relief camp in Manipur's Ukhrul district, dismissing it as a political maneuver rather than an act of empathy.
(2025-12-09). Water Ministers reaffirm commitment to protect Orange—Senqu River Basin. sanews.gov.za Water Ministers reaffirm commitment to protect Orange—Senqu River Basin | The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange—Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource underpinning regional water security, climate resilience, economic development, and ecological sustainability. ⚪ The Ministers from the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Namibia, and the Republic of South Africa recently met in Gaborone, Botswana, for the 8th Ordinary Meeting of the Orange—Senqu River Commission (ORASE…
(2025-12-09). Three Syrian Civilians Wounded by Israeli Fire in Quneitra. news.antiwar.com Three Syrian civilians were reported wounded on Tuesday when Israeli troops opened fire on them from the newly established IDF checkpoint near Khan Arnabeh, in the northern part of the Quneitra Governorate. The checkpoint is set up outside the town, along the road to Ain Aisha, but Syrian state media reported that the troops fired …
(2025-12-09). Democracy Now! 2025-12-09 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 09, 2025; "Merger Madness": Trump at Center of Rival Netflix-Paramount Bids for Warner Bros.; "Honor Our History": Trump Slammed for Ending Free National Park Entry on Juneteenth & MLK Day; Save Mumia's Eyesight: Supporters March to Prison to Demand Medical Care for Him & Aging Prisoners | Headlines for December 09, 2025; "Merger Madness": Trump at Center of Rival Netflix-Paramount Bids for Warner Bros.; "Honor Our History": Trump Slammed for Ending Free National Park Entry on Juneteenth & MLK Day; Save Mumia's Eyesight: Supporters M…
(2025-12-09). Hegseth Says AI Is the 'Future of American Warfare' as Pentagon Launches New Platform. news.antiwar.com Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said that Artificial Intelligence is the "future of American warfare" as he announced a new AI platform being launched by the Pentagon that will start with a model using Google Gemini. "The future of American warfare is here, and it's spelled 'AI,'" Hegseth said in a video statement. …
(2025-12-09). Indonesia and BRICS Accelerate De-Dollarization with Yuan Push. infobrics.org Indonesia's new yuan-based currency operations and BRICS expansion signal a global shift as middle powers weigh early alignment for influence and security…
(2025-12-09). Leaseholders win significant unfair service charges case. thecanary.co A tribunal has ruled that property developers overcharged residents thousands of pounds in service charges over several years. This marks a major victory for leaseholders at Beck House, Elephant and Castle against property giant Lendlease. The decision comes following a two-day First-tier Tribunal hearing in April 2025. At the tribunal Beck House resident Pete Wilks represented […] | By
(2025-12-09). Banning Kids from Social Media: A Global Push. moderndiplomacy.eu Around the world, governments are moving to restrict children's access to social media as concerns over online harm grow louder. Australia's decision to become the first country to impose a full ban on social media for children under 16 marks a major turning point in global digital regulation. Other countries, including Malaysia, Denmark, Norway, and …
(2025-12-09). New Zealand's Rookie Attack and Keeper Set Sights on West Indies Clash. devdiscourse.com New Zealand's cricket team is set to field a fresh pace attack and debut a new wicketkeeper as they face the West Indies in Wellington's second test match, beginning Wednesday. A raft of player injuries, including to pacers Nathan Smith and Matt Henry during the series-opener, has forced these changes.
(2025-12-09). FAO explores areas of collaboration on fisheries and aquaculture in Isfahan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) paid a visit to a fish farm in Isfahan Province, exploring ways to enhance collaboration and improve productivity in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
(2025-12-09). Renowned Irish republicans back Palestine Action hunger strikers. thecanary.co The eight Palestine Action-linked prisoners on hunger strike are mounting the most significant challenge to the British state since the 1981 hunger strikes by republican prisoners in Northern Ireland. Police arrested the activists for anti-genocide actions including alleged raids on weapons manufacturer Elbit and spraying paint on British warplanes. It was significant that Tommy McKearney, […] | By
(2025-12-09). Ecuador: Government Freezes Groups' Bank Accounts. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of Alianza Ceibo, belonging to the Siekopai, A'i Cofán, Siona, and Waorani Indigenous communities, attend a virtual hearing where a decision was made to unfreeze their organization's funds. | © Michelle Gachet/Amazon Frontlines…
(2025-12-09). State watchdog warns of rising threat of foreign interference in 2026 elections. haaretz.com Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said, 'Significant defects have been found in Israel's preparedness for foreign influence on next November's elections.' He added, 'The threat is intensifying and could undermine public trust, create chaos on election day and distort results'…
(2025-12-09). One way Zohran Mamdani could arrest Indicted War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu. juancole.com by (
(2025-12-09). Court Rules Trump Administration's Wind Ban is Illegal. commondreams.org A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration's ban on new wind projects is illegal, an important legal victory for the industry that has faced myriad attacks from this administration. The Interior Department issued the "wind ban" in response to the presidential memorandum issued on the first day of President Trump's term. Today's decision comes in response to cases filed by attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia, and by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, a trade group. NRDC and other environmental groups filed amicus briefs in the case. The following is a com…
(2025-12-09). People On Social Media Are Falsely Claiming This Woman Is Juror 160. She's Not. newsone.com 
Source: Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh / Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh | The Diddy documentary has the internet in a chokehold right now. | You can't go to any corner of social media without bumping into a discussion about the details revealed in 50 Cent's production, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. | In four episodes, people from all walks of Sean Combs' life share their experiences with the disgraced hip-hop mogul, who was convicted in July of two counts of transportation for prostitution — a violation of the Mann Act, also known as the White-Slave Traffic Act of 1910 — two of the lesser charges in the federal…
(2025-12-09). Nzimande meets with department's entities. sanews.gov.za Nzimande meets with department's entities | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has held one-on-one meetings with the leadership of his department's entities as part of efforts to enhance the impact and visibility of the department. ⚪ Held last week, the discussions followed a special meeting held in August with the Chairpersons and CEOs of the entities under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). ⚪ At the meeting in August, Nzimande emphasised the importance of upholding good governance among the leaders of these entities. This includes combating corrupt…
(2025-12-09). 100 kidnapped children freed in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Nigeria has rescued 100 children who were abducted by gunmen from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger state last month.
(2025-12-09). Israel begins construction of major barrier along Jordan border. newarab.com 
The ministry said it had started work on two segments totalling 80 kilometres (around 50 miles), with the first phase concentrated in the Jordan Valley, an area Israel has long sought to entrench its control over. | The project is expected to cost 5.5 billion shekels ($1.71bn) and ultim…
(2025-12-09). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-09). EPA's Climate Science Erasure Part of Trump Administration's Agenda to Boost Fossil Fuels, Harm People. commondreams.org The Trump administration has
(2025-12-09). Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League preview — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Pressure mounting on Real coach as Manchester City visit in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Armenia to form joint working commission to ease border travel. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have agreed to establish a joint working commission to address land border issues and facilitate tourist movement between the two neighboring countries.
(2025-12-09). Expert on U.S.-Ukraine relations: 'Washington isn't negotiating, it's issuing orders'. eng.belta.by "Trump is sending a clear signal: either Kiev and the EU follow the plan the Americans will provide, or they will be left to stew in their own troubles. Trump has neither the desire nor the ability to prolong this conflict. He has already distanced himself from it and stated that America is not spending money on Ukraine," he added.
(2025-12-09). Kyagulanyi Urges Nakawa to Vote for Umbrella Candidates. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform's Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has urged Nakawa Division voters to look beyond party affiliations and support candidates who carry the party flag. As with his previous presidential campaigns in various parts of the country, Kyagulanyi encountered roadblocks and teargas on Monday during his journey from NUP's former party headquarters in Kamwokya to Nakawa …
(2025-12-09). DRC: New clashes leave at least 74 dead. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The escalation of clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the past week, in the province of South Kivu, has left at least 74 dead and 83 wounded, mainly civilians, according to a United Nations report.
(2025-12-09). Shivaun O'Casey's intimate portrait of family, art, and communism. peoplesworld.org 
Famed Irish playwright Sean O'Casey's only daughter and now sole surviving child, Shivaun, has gifted the worldwide O'Casey community a splendid memoir of her life in the O'Casey family. Shivaun O'Casey was born in 1939, at the dawn of the Second World War, into a household where politics and artistic practice were inseparable from daily …
(2025-12-09). Israeli forces step up West Bank raids, target universities. newarab.com 
Israeli forces stepped up their Birzeit University, located in the town of Birzeit near Ramallah, was raided by
(2025-12-09). Northern Hemisphere tropical activity in 2025. wattsupwiththat.com *Second year in a row with below-normal tropical activity across the Northern Hemisphere… western Pacific Ocean leads the way with its seventh straight down year…no hurricanes hit the US for the first time in a decade*…
(2025-12-09). GAO Identifies Fraud Risk in Obamacare Exchanges. Where Was DOGE? counterpunch.org A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified possible sources of fraud in the Affordable Care Act exchanges. GAO identified several ways in which fraudsters could game the system, such as submitting applications for people who do not exist or did not know that an insurance plan was being purchased in their name.
(2025-12-09). New U.S. National Security Strategy Flies in Face of Global Development Realities. fpif.org On December 5, the White House released the Trump administration's vision for U.S. national security, firmly rooted in the "America First" doctrine. The
(2025-12-09). Belarusian art of strategy: How foreign media reacted to Lukashenko's big diplomatic tour. eng.belta.by While some are closing borders, building walls, and drawing dividing lines isolating themselves, others are traveling tens of thousands of kilometers to find new growth points for their country, forge strong ties, and lay the foundation for pragmatic, mutually beneficial partnerships.
(2025-12-09). Putin vows to boost Russia-led CSTO with drills, coordination & arms exports. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will "do everything" to strengthen the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Moscow-led military bloc often described as a NATO counterpart in…
(2025-12-09). To Get On Offense, Offer Workers Many Ways In. popularresistance.org To fight back against authoritarianism and the billionaire takeover, the labor movement must get on offense. We must have our own agenda, set by rank-and-file members, rooted in the issues that members care most about—issues that unite us and build power. | Maybe our agenda includes a starting wage of no less than $30 an hour, expanding workers' rights, and building union membership to a supermajority in our bargaining units. We can be fighting for a lot of things. | But to fight for any of them, we need enough involved union members, armed with political education and trained on organizing skills, to incre…
(2025-12-09). 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). Dec. 9: A Day When Journalism Died. consortiumnews.com Robert Parry wrote: Dec. 9 has a grim meaning for the U.S. Republic, the date in 2004 when Gary Webb was driven to ruin by vindictive colleagues, demarcating when the U.S. press went from protecting people to shielding corruption. By…
(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). 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). Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150M, 5-year contract, according to reports. whyy.org Kyle Schwarber is going back to Philadelphia. | Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Schwarber had agreed to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies. ESPN was the first to report on the deal, citing unidentified sources. | Schwarber had been one of the biggest names in free agency. His new contract with Philadelphia could lead to more activity at baseball's winter meetings as his other suitors execute their alternative plans. | Schwarber is coming off a terrific season with the Phillies, setting career highs with an NL-best 56 homers and a major league-high 132 RBIs. He also scored a career-high…
(2025-12-09). Thailand launches airstrikes inside Cambodia after accusing it of violating ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org At least six people have been killed and dozens of others injured in fresh clashes between the two South-East Asian neighbors, despite a ceasefire agreement signed in October under US mediation.
(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). Trump slams 'decaying' Europe, pushes Ukraine on elections. newarab.com 
US President Speaking to Politico, Trump also called on Ukraine to hold elections despite Russia's invasion and questioned whether the country is truly democratic under President
(2025-12-09). Zelensky Rules Out Ceding Territory for Peace Deal. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday ruled out the idea of ceding any territory to Russia, a key term of a US-drafted peace proposal to end the war. "Russia is insisting that we give up territories, but we don't want to cede anything," Zelensky told reporters after meeting with the leaders of the UK, France, …
(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). Democratic Leaders' Cowardice Helped Pave Way for Trump. Can the Party Change? truthout.org The most important resistance to the Trump regime this year has come from grassroots activism. While millions have rallied and continually demanded strong opposition to fascistic policies, congressional Democrats have lagged far behind. Nowhere has the gap been more evident than in the Senate, where Chuck Schumer remains the minority leader despite his obvious failures to meet the historic moment. |
(2025-12-09). UN Warns UK—Mauritius Deal Risks Violating Chagossians' Rights and Blocking Return. devdiscourse.com The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has raised serious alarm over a new bilateral agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius, warning that the deal—intended to resolve the status of the Chagos Archipelago—may instead entrench decades-long human rights violations against the Chagossian people.
(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). Can Literary Fiction Save Classical Music? publicbooks.org Classical music's most troubling traditions include erasing Black performers, abusing and harassing in conservatories, and refusing to acknowledge physical injuries.
(2025-12-09). Eight teams set for the Arab Cup quarter-finals. thecanary.co The 2025 Arab Cup quarter-finals are now locked in. Algeria secured the top spot in its group, beating Iraq 2-0. Bahrain triumphed over Sudan with a hard-fought 2-1 victory. While significant for the Gulf nation, this result has not shaken up the quarter-final line-up in the Arab Cup. With these results, the eight teams vying […] | By
(2025-12-09). Israel named world's top killer of journalists again. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has named Israel the world's greatest killer of journalists for the third consecutive year, holding it responsible for nearly half of global journalist deaths in 2025.
(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). Sheboygan Vs. Data Center Public Meeting December 13, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1F7s8iPfbe/ Join us for an hour long presentation on what is happening with data centers in Wisconsin, what are the actual effects on us, and how can we work together to stop them in our city and state? We hope to see you there in the Rocca room of the library. No Data Center …
(2025-12-09). Human Rights Group Warns US Allies Against Complicity in Trump's Boat Strikes. truthout.org A leading human rights organization on Tuesday pushed allies of the United States to more forcefully condemn and take steps to stop President Donald Trump's deadly boat strikes in international waters, attacks that experts have characterized as extrajudicial killings. "The UK, Canada, and other allied nations who partner with the United States on counternarcotics efforts have ample evidence… |
(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). 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). IDF says troops fired on Syrian protesters approaching them; three reportedly wounded. haaretz.com The Syrian news agency said that the army set up a temporary checkpoint between two villages in Syria's Quneitra province, leading to protests by locals. The IDF says the soldiers fired to drive the protesters away, and when they didn't, they fired at their lower bodies…
(2025-12-09). Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England. geo.tv 
(2025-12-09). Universidad de Matanzas apuesta por la inteligencia artificial y soberanía tecnológica. radiohc.cu La Universidad de Matanzas, ubicada a 100 km de la capital de Cuba, capacita a estudiantes, profesores y trabajadores de otras empresas del área tecnológica sobre el uso de las nuevas tecnologías. | Precisamente con ese objetivo se impartió una conferencia sobre inteligencia artificial por Roberto García, profesor de la Facultad de Matemática y Computación de la Universidad de La Habana, donde destacó la urgencia de que Cuba avance hacia una soberanía digital y desarrolle sus propios modelos de lenguaje. | Durante su intervención, García explicó que el propósito del encuentro es trasladar a distintos tipos de emp…
(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). PNR ejecuta operativos contra venta ilegal de medicamentos y sacrificio animal. cubadebate.cu Como parte de la estrategia nacional para enfrentar el delito la Policía Nacional Revolucionaria (PNR) realizó en los últimos días operativos en varias provincias del país para enfrentar la venta ilegal de medicamentos y el sacrificio clandestino de animales, informó en Facebook el perfil institucional Héroes de Azul.
(2025-12-09). Catar anuncia donación a Cuba para servicios básicos afectados por huracán. cubadebate.cu La cooperación, que será ejecutada por el Programa de Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, se dirigirá a proyectos de salud, educación y producción de alimentos en apoyo a las acciones de las autoridades cubanas para atender a poblaciones damnificada por el paso del huracán Melissa a finales de octubre pasado.
(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.
(2025-12-09). Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad. whyy.org Mientras el sistema de acogida de Delaware se extiende a tres condados, una crisis silenciosa se desata en hogares, juzgados, hospitales y oficinas estatales. Bebés sin un nuevo hogar ingresan al sistema. Adolescentes permanecen en hogares temporales, esperando a que alguien los elija. Y para los jóvenes que superan la edad límite, la edad adulta comienza antes de que la estabilidad llegue. | En el centro hay un sistema que hace todo lo que puede (y aún no lo suficiente) a medida que crece la necesidad, especialm…
(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). 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). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda: Fidel en el Noticiero ICAIC Latinoamericano. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu En el Centenario de Fidel y los 65 años del Noticiero ICAIC Latinoamericano, la Mesa Redonda transmite una selección de cuatro Noticieros qué marcan momentos clave de la impronta de Fidel y de la historia de la Revolución.
(2025-12-09). La impunidad y las luchas internas reinan en Bolivia. nacla.org 
Mientras el país se inclina hacia la derecha y sus nuevos líderes se enfrascan en luchas internas, la justicia y las reparaciones por las masacres de 2019 se detienen.
(2025-12-09). Lo scandalo di corruzione nell'UE giunge in un momento inopportuno per Zelensky. strategic-culture.su La corruzione a Bruxelles è vecchia come il mondo e per decenni è rimasta in gran parte inosservata. | Segue nostro Per coloro che speravano che l'attuale scandalo di corruzione in Ucraina, che coinvolge stretti collaboratori di Zelensky, si sarebbe risolto e che le attività di guerra, riciclaggio di denaro e traffico d'armi potessero riprendere, finanziate da un pubblico occidentale credulone, la notizia dell'arresto di Federica Mogheri…