(2025-12-11). Israel breaching commitments of ceasefire agreement 1st phase. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has strongly condemned Israel for not abiding by its commitments under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while the Palestinian movement has fulfilled all its obligations.
(2025-12-11). Gaza's economy is collapsing. It needs liquidity now. responsiblestatecraft.org As the world recently
(2025-12-11). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
(2025-12-11). Gaza faces new crisis as Storm Byron brings heavy rain, flooding. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Israel reopens West Bank-Jordan crossing for Gaza aid. newarab.com 
Israel reopened the Israel The crossing in the Jordan Valley reopened to travellers a few days late…
(2025-12-11). Gazans Endure Their Harshest Night Yet in Waterlogged Tents. english.almanar.com.lb Rainwater flooded several displacement camps in the Gaza Strip as Palestine was affected by a deep low-pressure system expected to continue until Friday evening, bringing cold weather and a significant drop in temperatures. The Palestinian Meteorological Department reported a noticeable temperature drop on Thursday, leading to cold, rainy, and windy weather. This has proven catastrophic …
(2025-12-11). Hamas proposes weapons 'freeze' in return for long-term truce. newarab.com 
A top Hamas leader told news channel Al Jazeera on Wednesday that the group is open to a weapons "freeze" but rejects the demand for "The idea of total disarmament is unacceptable to the resistance (Hamas). What is being proposed is a freeze, or storage (of weapons)…to provide guarantees against any military escalation from Gaza with the Israeli occupation," said Khaled Meshaal in an interview aired Wednesday. | "This is the idea we're discussi…
(2025-12-11). Gaza newborn mortality rates up 75 percent compared with prewar levels, report says. haaretz.com One possible reason for babies dying at birth is the mother's malnutrition during pregnancy. According to data collected by UNICEF, during the last months of the war the number of underweight neonates has also risen…
(2025-12-11). Trump to appoint US general to lead Gaza security force: Axios. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Gaza: 8-month-old infant, Rahaf Abu Jazar, has died in Khan Younis due to severe cold. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-11). Trump says US will keep oil from Venezuela tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump says that Washington is going to keep the oil from the seized Venezuelan tanker.
(2025-12-11). US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, says Trump. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). Venezuela and the colonial enterprise. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The US military intercepted and detained an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, escalating US pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
(2025-12-11). Iran embassy condemns US seizure of Venezuelan tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's Embassy in Venezuela denounced the United States for seizing a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, calling the move illegal, unjustified, and a blatant violation of international maritime law.
(2025-12-11). Cuba condemns "hostile escalation" by the United States government against Venezuela. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-11). Venezuela denuncia ante la comunidad internacional acto de piratería por parte de EE.UU. por asalto a buque petrolero. cubadebate.cu La República Bolivariana de Venezuela denuncia y repudia enérgicamente lo que constituye un robo descarado y un acto de piratería internacional, anunciado de manera pública por el presidente de los Estados Unidos, quien confesó el asalto de un buque petrolero en el mar Caribe.
(2025-12-11). Eternity: This Clever Film Proves Romance Isn't About Choosing 'The One' A Philosopher Of Love Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In the new rom-com Eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) faces an impossible choice: spend forever with the steady husband she's loved for years, or reunite with the dreamy …
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Iran to mediate between Pakistan, Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran is reportedly preparing to host a fresh round of mediation next week between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban.
(2025-12-11). Brain-computer interface gives hope to paralyzed people. ecns.cn Surgeons implant an invasive brain-computer interface device in a patient at Fudan University's Huashan Hospital on March 25."For example, if a patient sees a flame and wants to move away, that 'wanting' signal is captured by the chip and converted into a command to move the hand," he added.
(2025-12-11). Trump Administration's Immigrant Detention Policy Broadly Rejected By Federal Judges. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In federal courtrooms across America, a pattern has emerged in cases in which immigrants are being rounded up and jailed without a hearing. That's a departure from …
(2025-12-11). Tehran to not yield into any form of pressure: AEOI chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami says that Tehran has not been stopped by any form of pressure, nor will it ever be.
(2025-12-11). Why Mark Carney's Pipeline Deal With Alberta Puts The Canadian Federation In Jeopardy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The recently struck memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy that risks deepening already deep divides in Canadian …
(2025-12-11). Insights | U.S. expert commends China's peaceful rising, blames America for dividing world. ecns.cn At the 2025 UNISA (University of South Africa) Founders' Lecture, American economist Jeffrey Saxs praised China's peaceful development while sharply criticizing Western imperial legacies.
(2025-12-11). America's New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are "Legal" portside.org America's New Political Reality: Trump Decides Which Beliefs Are "Legal" |
(2025-12-11). Taiwan's deputy FM made secret trip to Israel: report. newarab.com 
Taiwan's high-profile Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu made a previously unpublicised visit to Taiwan has few formal diplomatic ties due to pressure from Beijing, which views the island as one of its provinces and not a country. | Like most other countries, Israel only officially recognises Beijing and not Taipei, and while senior Taiwanese diplomats do travel abroad, trips to countries such as Israel are rare…
(2025-12-11). OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk. ecns.cn OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). China continues to support U.S. search for remains of missing American service members. ecns.cn military personnel missing within Chinese territory since the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945), according to China's Ministry of National Defense."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Chinese and U.S.
(2025-12-11). China says Japan is provocateur behind 'radar illumination' stunt. ecns.cn China hopes the international community can be clear-eyed and not be deceived by the Japanese side, Guo said, adding that Japan's allies in particular need to stay on high alert and not to be misguided by the Japanese side.
(2025-12-11). Israel approves nearly 800 housing units in W. Bank settlements. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 11. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 11.
(2025-12-11). The Science Of Human Touch And Why It's So Hard To Replicate In Robots. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognise objects, navigate cluttered spaces and sort thousands of parcels an …
(2025-12-11). Early Shoppers: How African Consumers Set Global Trade Trends In The 1800S. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A dynamic new consumer class emerging from Africa is attracting international attention. With the prospect of rising incomes and a young population, international …
(2025-12-11). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-11). Journalist Files Defense in Anti-Semitism Test Case. consortiumnews.com Mary Kostakidis, a national TV news presenter in Australia for two decades, has asked a federal judge to throw out the Zionist Federation's charge against her of racially vilifying Jews, reports Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News…
(2025-12-11). Grenfell Fire: Up to a Million People Still Living in Tower Blocks With Flammable Cladding Eight Years Later. bylinetimes.com Up to a million people are still living in UK tower blocks covered in dangerous flammable cladding, some eight years after the Grenfell Tower fire, a damning report by peers reveals today. | The failure to resolve the issue, almost a decade on from the tragedy that killed 72 people in the tower block in West London, is partly blamed on failures by the new Building Safety Regulator (BSR) to speedily approve renovations. | The new agency was set up following the inquiry into the fire by Dame Judith Hackitt in 2018. However, instead of taking eight to twelve weeks to approve renovations to tower blocks, many case…
(2025-12-11). 'Rage Bait' Is The Oxford Word Of The Year, Showing How Social Media Is Manufacturing Anger. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) It shouldn't come as a surprise that the Oxford Dictionary has named rage bait its Word of the Year. The quantity of live-streamed drama in 2025 has made it clear that …
(2025-12-11). Iran criticizes intl. community's inaction on Afghan refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's UN envoy has lashed out at the international community's failure to fulfill its commitments towards Afghan refugees, saying that the sharp decline in offering assistance in 2026 is a clear sign of this failure.
(2025-12-11). How Building With Lego Can Help Teens Talk About Life's Big Questions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you're thinking about buying Christmas presents for children, chances are a Lego set isn't too far from your mind. The endless creativity that Lego bricks present …
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). China to inject more force for good into human rights development. ecns.cn China actively participates in human rights affairs in the United Nations and has broad-based exchange and cooperation in human rights with other countries, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that China is willing to inject more force for good into human rights development in the world.
(2025-12-11). Iran marks birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, Mother's Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Every year, Iranians commemorate Mother's Day on the 20th day of the lunar Islamic month of Jamadi al-Thani, which marks the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). UN partially resumes work on Afghan border with Iran. newarab.com 
The The Taliban authorities in late October
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Food Waste In South Africa Is Dumped In Landfills – Study Weighs Up Healthier And More Sustainable Options. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Every year, millions of tonnes of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs …
(2025-12-11). Tunisia's largest political trial spurs widespread protests. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). From Early Cars To Generative AI, New Technologies Create Demand For Specialized Materials. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet the technology is far from mature. Large language models advance …
(2025-12-11). House Passes Massive $901 Billion National Defense Authorization Act. news.antiwar.com The House on Wednesday passed the $901 billion 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the sweeping annual military spending bill that will be combined with a supplemental bill passed earlier in the year to bring the total US military budget to over $1 trillion. The bill passed in a vote of 312-112 and received significant …
(2025-12-11). China taps high-altitude wind energy niche. ecns.cn China has successfully deployed the world's largest high-altitude wind energy collector, a giant 5,000-square-meter kite or "wind-catching sail", marking a crucial step in the nation's cutting-edge exploration of renewable energy from high-altitude winds.
(2025-12-10). We need to take back our wealth. greenleft.org.au We need to take back our wealth | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-11). Tehran hosts 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The 2nd Congress on Plasma Medicine was held at Tehran's Shahid Rajaei Heart Hospital on Thursday with the participation of Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami.
(2025-12-11). China-Russia air patrol shows capability to maintain peace, stability. ecns.cn The joint patrol by Chinese and Russian air forces showed their resolve and capability to address regional security challenges and safeguard peace and stability, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). What's behind the growing anti-immigrant discourse around stateless Rohingya in India. globalvoices.org 
The conflation of 'Bangladeshi Rohingya' serves as a foundation for broader anti-Bangladesh discourse in IndiaGlobal Voices Rohingya Protesters pushing for change in Myanmar at the G20 in Brisbane, Australia. Misinformation about Rohingya refugees
(2025-12-11). UNIFIL says Israeli forces fired on them in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
The It is the latest such incident reported by the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, where UNIFIL acts as a
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 'Is My Boss A Narcissist?' How Researchers Look And Listen For Clues. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Between the public extravagances of today's business icons and the recent trials of prominent CEOs, narcissistic managers have firmly taken the spotlight. In academia, …
(2025-12-11). Calls for 'regime change' could now trigger prosecutions in Iraq. newarab.com 
Judge Faiq Zidan, President of the Supreme Judicial Council, issued the order to the Presidency of Public Prosecution, instructing prosecutor…
(2025-12-11). Social media ban kicks in for Australia's under-16s. ecns.cn A 15-year-old in Sydney, Australia, shows a warning on Tuesday on his cellphone that says he cannot access a social media site. The country's social media ban for children under 16 — the first of its kind in the world — took effect on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). Baku, Tehran Draw New Road Map of Strategic Partnership. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — In the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus and the security architecture of the Caspian basin, two powerful states, the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran play, a decisive role.
(2025-12-11). Lahav 433 head suspected of sharing intel with former Nazareth mayor on case against him. haaretz.com Meni Binyamin allegedly failed to tell competent officials that he had contacts with the mayor and had evidence handed over to a unit operating under his command. Binyamin's lawyer says communications with the mayor were professional and above-board…
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Iran to never initiative any attack: Army Ground Force cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Emphasizing that Iran will never initiate any war, the deputy commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force said that avoiding war and boosting deterrence is the main goal of the Army Ground Force.
(2025-12-11). China launches sitellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal. ecns.cn China launches the Lijian-1 ⚪ also known as Kinetica-1 Y11 ⚪ carrier rocket carrying nine satellites, including three international clients from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 11, 2025.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). YouTube Wipes UK Journalist's Archive After Israeli-Linked Pressure. orinocotribune.com In February 2024, YouTube unexpectedly removed the account of independent British journalist Robert Inlakesh, a frequent contributor to Al Mayadeen English, The Intercept reported. | His channel held dozens of videos, including many livestreams documenting Israeli occupation in the West Bank. Over roughly ten years covering developments in occupied Palestine, he filmed Israeli forces tearing down Palestinian homes, police stopping and intimidating Palestinian drivers, and soldiers firing at Palestinians and journalists during demonstrations outside illegal settlements. All of that footage vanished instantly. | By…
(2025-12-11). 2026'S Abortion Battles Will Be Fought More In Courthouses And FDA Offices Than At The Voting Booth. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In 2026, the biggest battles over abortion will not be at the polls.There will be a few contested measures on state ballots. Next year, Nevada's government will ask …
(2025-12-11). 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids. portside.org 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids |
(2025-12-11). 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?
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). New Cancer Therapy Brings Remission For Patients With Deadly T-Cell Leukaemia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A small group of patients with an otherwise incurable form of T-cell leukaemia have seen their cancer driven into remission by an innovative form of immune therapy.The …
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Doulas Play Essential Roles In Reproductive Health Care And More States Are Beginning To Recognize It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after …
(2025-12-11). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2011-12-25). How the UN betrayed the decolonisation of Western Sahara. links.org.au 
Ethan Woolf argues that the UN's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara legitimises occupation and sacrifices Saharawi self-determination for geopolitical convenience.
(2025-12-11). Iran, Kazakhstan sign 7 bilateral cooperation documents, MoUs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Senior officials of Iran and Kazakhstan signed and exchanged seven bilateral cooperation documents during President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Astana, aiming to expand ties across various key sectors.
(2025-12-11). Pezeshkian urges enhanced regional ties amid West's hostility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — In a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for expanding regional relations and cooperation amid the West's hostile moves.
(2025-12-11). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-11). Exposure To Neighborhood Violence Leads Some Denver Teens To Use Tobacco And Alcohol Earlier, New Study Shows. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) High levels of neighborhood violence increase the risk of Latino and African American teens in Denver starting to use alcohol and tobacco, according to our recent …
(2025-12-11). Mini Brains, Big Questions: Science Is Racing Ahead Of Ethics. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In a little over ten years, organoid models miniature, lab-grown clusters of cells that imitate real organs have transformed how we study human development and …
(2025-12-11). Why Zootopia redux still feels fur-ever fresh. ecns.cn In just under two weeks, the animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swept across Chinese cinemas with a speed and appetite worthy of its famously bustling fictional metropolis, drawing crowds, driving merchandise frenzies, and reaffirming the enduring emotional bond between Disney's beloved animal universe and audiences in China.
(2025-12-11). Year of the Horse forecasts, Hong Kong bar scene's trying time: 7 Lifestyle highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung's rival to fans smashing albums | For over half a century, Alan Tam Wing-lun has stood as a colossus in Hong Kong show business. "Principal Tam" ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and 80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he's going strong today.
(2025-12-11). Nigeria's Economy Has Improved But Ordinary People Still Feel The Pinch: Economist Offers Some Solutions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Nigerians have been waiting anxiously for the economy to turn a corner , following economic reform initiatives undertaken by President Bola Tinubu in 2023. These …
(2025-12-11). Mothers, wives of martyrs of 12-day Israeli war honored. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — On the occasion of the National Mother's Day, which marks the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA), mothers and wives of martyrs killed by Israeli regime during 12-day imposed war were honored in Tehran.
(2025-12-11). Policy paper on Latin America and Caribbean unveiled. ecns.cn China released its third policy paper on Latin America and the Caribbean on Wednesday, reiterating the great importance Beijing attaches to China-LAC ties and its deep commitment to pursuing common development with LAC countries.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Make Britain grate again: Between Reform and Conservatives, UK is out of ideas. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-11). UN panel says Uganda has violated South Sudan arms embargo. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Trump calls media reports on his health 'seditious, perhaps even treasonous'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has blasted media reports questioning his state of health as "seditious, perhaps even treasonous", sparking pushback on Wednesday by one of the major outlets behind the stories. | In a long, late-night social media post, the oldest elected president in US history raged about stories in The New York Times and elsewhere suggesting that at the age of 79 he is slowing down.
(2025-12-11). Clay seal reveals secrets of an ancient city. ecns.cn With a history of over 2,600 years, the historical site of Bairen City, or the Ruins of Bai People's Town, is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in China.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). China issues blue alerts as cold wave brings widespread snowfall. ecns.cn The National Meteorological Center on Wednesday issued blue alerts for a cold wave and strong winds, forecasting a sharp temperature drop and the first large-scale snowfall of the winter across northern China.
(2025-12-11). The pandemic revealed the most cowardly society of all time. onlineopinion.com.au Covid reshaped society on a scale unseen since World War II – but instead of sparking cultural transformation, it left fear, obedience, and a troubling silence in its wake.
(2025-12-11). Seattle World Cup 'Pride match' events to go ahead amid outcry. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Cartoon outfits add warmth, whimsy to trees in Chongqing. ecns.cn Trees "dressed" in cartoon-themed coverings draw crowds of residents to take photos. The adorable tree outfits, crafted from materials such as wool felt and yarn, added a touch of charm and warmth to the scene.
(2025-12-11). The Hidden Health Risks Of Bottled Water. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where public supplies are among the most rigorously tested. …
(2025-12-11). New Industry Standards And Tech Advances Make Pre-Owned Electronics A Viable Holiday Gift Option. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and other electronics labeled …
(2025-12-11). Iranian-born Chinese language professor: China feels like my second home | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Born in Iran and having immigrated to Canada in 2018, Meng Na now teaches Chinese at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her connection with China began in 2000, when she arrived in Beijing to pursue a degree in modern Chinese literature at Peking University.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-10). We are in a climate emergency. greenleft.org.au We are in a climate emergency | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). 'Mindful Gifting' Could Be The Kindest Thing You Do For Yourself And Others This Christmas. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) This year's Christmas advert from UK department store John Lewis is notable for its emotional impact and captivating storytelling. In it, a middle-aged former raver is …
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Fire-hit homeowners to get HK$100,000 subsidy. ecns.cn Each homeowner of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district of Hong Kong is set to receive a onetime subsidy of HK$100,000($12,851), as the support fund reaches HK$3.4 billion, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing announced on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). Dushanbe hosts 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular Commission Meeting was held in Tajik capital of Dushanbe on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). The History Of The Zambezi River Is A Tale Of Culture, Conquest And Commerce. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Zambezi is Africa's fourth longest river, flowing through six countries: Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where it becomes the largest …
(2011-12-25). Sri Lanka: The great flood. links.org.au 
Balasingham Skanthakumar — Cyclone Ditwah must be the wake-up call for course correction by this government and its supporters who brook no criticism of it.
(2025-12-11). International financial organizations raise China's 2025 growth forecasts. ecns.cn Several international financial organizations have raised their growth forecasts for China's 2025 economy in recent days.
(2025-12-11). Seven Chinese players to compete in singles events at Australian Open. ecns.cn The first Grand Slam of next season, the Australian Open, released the men's and women's singles entry lists on Tuesday.
(2025-12-11). Experts look to establish guidelines for safe, ethical trials. ecns.cn With the rapid growth of brain-computer interface clinical trials in China — which account for nearly 40 percent of global research of the technology since 2020 — the need for uniform standards for indications, evaluation criteria, and pathway management has become increasingly apparent.
(2025-12-11). Starbucks Workers and Unions in 10 Countries To Protest in Support of US Baristas. portside.org Starbucks Workers and Unions in 10 Countries To Protest in Support of US Baristas |
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Concerns in relation to bushfire preparedness across SE Australia for the 2025/ 26 season and ongoing seasons. onlineopinion.com.au South-east Australia is heading into another fire season dangerously underprepared, with high fuel loads, minimal mitigation, and communities and firefighters exposed to avoidable risk.
(2025-12-11). Hubei's iconic Buddha's Hand draws international tourists. ecns.cn Visitors are flocking to the famous Buddha's Hand, a striking cliffside landmark in Yangxin County, Hubei Province.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Donald Trump's Peace Agreements Are Also Business Deals. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The US president, Donald Trump, presided over two major agreements in early December. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace deal initially …
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: Pres. Pezeshkian welcomed by his Kazakh counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iranian President was warmely received by his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev in Astana on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). Somali Americans under threat as Trump ramps up racist rhetoric. newarab.com 
Somali Americans are facing growing hostility as In recent days, he has referred to them as "garbage" and "filthy" and has said he doesn't want them in the United States. | Trump's remarks came days after the New York Times reported on a welfare fraud scheme involving Somalis in
(2025-12-11). Farmers And Supermarkets Worry That Extreme Weather Will Stop Food Getting To Consumers Here's What Needs To Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Storm Amy with its gusts of nearly 100mph brought heavy rain, fallen trees, and transport disruption across parts of the UK in October. Shortly after, a cold spell …
(2025-12-11). Photo exhibition in Kazakhstan marks 70th founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ecns.cn The photo exhibition commemorating the 70th founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened Wednesday in Astana.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). El Sett: A cinematic tribute to Umm Kulthum's legacy and life. newarab.com 
To describe Umm Kulthum is to attempt the impossible — her voice, instantly recognisable and emotionally boundless, captivated presidents, poets, and ordinary listeners alike. | Revered from Cairo to Casablanca and adored even by those who could not understand a single Arabic word, she became the sound of a century: a cultural force whose monthly concerts stopped traffic, united nations, and carved her into the collective memory of the Arab world. | The girl from the small village of Simballawayn — a Sheikh's daughter who sang at weddings from the age of five, often dressed as a boy and accompanied by…
(2025-12-11). Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class. portside.org Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class |
(2025-12-11). Craig Murray: The Troubled Case Against Palestine Action. consortiumnews.com Here are some key extracts to give you an idea of what has been going on in the U.K. trial of six peace activists accused of the attack inside Elbit Systems' Filton factory on Aug. 6, 2024. By Craig Murray…
(2025-12-11). IMF: China's resilience will be sustained. ecns.cn China's economy is poised for resilient growth in 2026 and beyond, supported by a pro-growth macroeconomic policy combination and a stronger push to prioritize the shift toward a consumption-driven growth model, leading international and domestic economists said.
(2025-12-11). Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists. portside.org Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists |
(2025-12-11). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-11). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-11). Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 15, as Russian forces were advancing on the outskirts of the town of Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine, retail investors placed risky bets in real time on the battle using Polymarket, a gambling platform that allows users to bet on predictive markets surrounding world events. If Russia took the city by nightfall — an event that seemed exceedingly unlikely to most observers — a handful of retail investors stood to earn a profit of as much as 33,000% on the battle from the comfort of their homes.When nightfall came, these longshot gamblers miraculously won big, though not because Russia took…
(2025-12-11). 'Tough On Crime' Policies Are Causing Indigenous People To Die In Custody. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) When a First Nations person dies in custody, it sends shockwaves through families and communities. The trauma of losing a loved one adds to a sense of despair that First …
(2025-12-11). Iran's President Pezeshkian welcomed in Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev hosted an official reception for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday in Astana, marking the start of high-level bilateral talks between the two countries.
(2025-12-11). Germany's Plan To Deport Syrian Refugees Echoes 1980S Effort To Repatriate Turkish Guest Workers. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) For 14 years while Syria's brutal civil war raged, Germany provided a safe haven for those fleeing the violence. Now, a year after that conflict ended with the fall of …
(2025-12-11). Report of the Independent Democratic Task Force on U.S. Policy Toward Israel. progressivehub.net
(2025-12-11). Al-Manar correspondent: Enemy Forces Blow Up one of the buildings under construction north of Mays_Al-Jabal Southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-11). CPC Central Committee solicits opinions and suggestions on economic work from non-CPC personages. ecns.cn
(2025-12-11). Presentan libro sobre cineasta cubano Alfredo Guevara. radiohc.cu 
El intelectual Rafael Acosta afirmó este miércoles que Alfredo Guevara fue una figura fundamental de la cultura y el cine cubanos. | Tales declaraciones las hizo durante la presentación del libro 'Mi pasión más allá del cine', en el Hotel Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana. | La obra literaria es un homenaje del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC) al prestigioso maestro del séptimo arte, en el centenario de su natalicio, como parte del XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | Con prólogo del cineasta Arturo Sotto, 'Mi pasión más allá del cine: Alfredo Guevara en la rev…
(2025-12-11). Delegación cubana condena incautación de buque petrolero venezolano y denuncia nueva escalada de agresión de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La denuncia, realizada en Caracas este miércoles de 2025, acusa a Estados Unidos de un asalto e incautación para apoderarse de recursos naturales y vincula el hecho con la reivindicación de la Doctrina Monroe en la nueva estrategia de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense.
(2025-12-11). Denis Laza ingresa al exclusivo club de jugadores cubanos con 10 o más jonrones y robos en una temporada. cubadebate.cu El pelotero de Mayabeque alcanzó la marca durante un juego anulado por alineación indebida, aunque las estadísticas individuales se mantienen válidas. En tanto, en la jornada de este miércoles, el actual campeón Las Tunas reforzó su liderato con una contundente victoria.
(2025-12-11). Cuba ratifica compromiso con los derechos de todas las personas. radiohc.cu
(2025-12-11). Canciller español defiende a Europa y apoya solución en Sahara Occidental. radiohc.cu El ministro de Exteriores de España, José Manuel Albares, defendió este miércoles la soberanía de Europa frente a las críticas de Estados Unidos, a la vez que ponderó una solución sobre el Sahara Occidental. | Al comparecer por petición propia ante el Congreso de Diputados, Albares remarcó que Europa ´tiene que dar un salto en su soberanía (…) somos los europeos los que tenemos que defender la integridad" del continente. | Sin mencionar explícitamente al presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en sus reiteradas críticas a Europa, el jefe de la diplomacia española recalcó la necesidad de consolidar la sob…
(2025-12-11). Arlen López clasificó a semifinales y será el único representante de Cuba en esa instancia del Mundial de la IBA. cubadebate.cu De esta forma, la delegación cubana verá reducida su participación a una única posibilidad de medalla en Dubái, la que dependerá del rendimiento de Arlen López en su próxima pelea por un lugar en la final.
(2025-12-11). Destacan protagonismo de la juventud cubana en la sociedad. radiohc.cu 
El miembro del Buró Político y secretario de Organización del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), Roberto Morales Ojeda destacó este miércoles el protagonismo de la juventud, en las diferentes esferas del país. | Durante el III Pleno del Comité Nacional de la Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas (UJC), subrayó que actualmente las nuevas generaciones, como en cada momento de la historia, encabezan las acciones que se realizan para impulsar el crecimiento de la nación. | Enfatizó en la importancia de la participación del sector en el enriquecimiento del Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimp…
(2025-12-11). A Far-Right Tide is Washing Over Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Nov 29, 2025 | The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina's Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from their pores, a toxic sweat that has spread across the region. It would be easy to say that this is the impact of Donald Trump's own brand of neo-fascism, but this is not true. The far right has much deeper pedigrees, linked to the defense of the oligarchical families that have roots in the colonial era across the virreinatos (viceroyalties) from New Spain to Rio de la Plata. Certainly, these…
(2025-12-11). Sheinbaum: México nunca aceptaría intervención extranjera alguna. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este miércoles que su país nunca aceptaría una intervención extranjera, en respuesta a una pregunta sobre recientes declaraciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | Ante los comentarios, la víspera, del republicano acerca de la posibilidad de usar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles en el caso de esa nación, la jefa del Ejecutivo descartó tal opción durante su habitual conferencia de prensa.Eso no se va a dar, porque no es necesario primero. Segundo, porque somos un país soberano y nunca aceptaríamos una intervención extranjera, y tercero porque ya…
(2025-12-11). 2025, otro año récord en cuanto a temperaturas. cubadebate.cu Los últimos tres años (2022-2024) han sido los más cálidos registrados a nivel global, según la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM). Si bien 2024 se mantiene como el año más caluroso, 2023 y 2022 pugnan por los siguientes puestos en este "podio" histórico. Esta tendencia confirma la persistencia e intensidad del calentamiento global.
(2025-12-11). From FIFA To The LA Clippers, Carbon Offset Scandals Are Exposing The Gap Between Sports Teams' Green Promises And Reality. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you go to a pro sports event today, there's a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to …
(2025-12-11). DAILY MEMO: CBP MIA In Recent ICE Raids; LA County Approves Mask Ban. lataco.com A breakdown of California and Los Angeles County's new laws banning ICE and local law enforcement from wearing masks or concealing their identity and agencies.
(2025-12-10). How Israel benefits from Gaza destruction. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hamas has warned that Zionist regime's violations are preventing the truce from advancing to its crucial second phase.
(2025-12-10). The Geopolitics of Trump's Venezuela Campaign. fpif.org Donald Trump certainly has global ambitions. He is using tariffs to remake the global economy. He is withdrawing the United States from as many multinational organizations and agreements as possible in order to destroy the liberal international order. And he has alternated between confronting adversaries (like Iran) and brokering ceasefires (like the one in Gaza). | But he also has hemispheric aims—to consolidate U.S. hegemony in America's "backyard" of Latin America and the Caribbean. In some ways, these aims are merely his global ambitions writ small. Here, too, he is slapping tariffs on allies and advers…
(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). Gaza flooding: Israel's blockade leaves a trapped population at the mercy of storms. thecanary.co 
The Palestinian Civil Defence and the Gaza Government Media Office have issued an urgent warning to Palestinians in the Strip, on 10 December. The polar storm "Byron" will hit within 72 hours. Gaza flooding is imminent. More than 90 percent of Gaza's residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed by the Israeli occupation. This storm […] | By
(2025-12-10). Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of Gaza ceasefire? aljazeera.com The Gaza ceasefire agreement is preparing to enter phase two, even as the first phase fell short of its promises.
(2025-12-10). In new peace, US firms will help Israel spy on and target Gazans. responsiblestatecraft.org Since mid-October, some
(2025-12-10). The traitor's grave buries Israel's proxy dream in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — When the ISIS-linked Yasser Abu Shabab fell, Israel lost more than a proxy commander. Tel Aviv saw its "day after" blueprint for Gaza shaken at the roots.
(2025-12-10). Michigan Retirement System Drops All Investments In Israel Bonds. popularresistance.org For over a year, Michigan Divest, a statewide coalition of Michigan residents, human rights activists and active and retired public employees, led a campaign to divest Israel Bonds from public pensions. Thousands of Michigan taxpayers, including current and former public employees with pensions in the SMRS, and over 50 endorsing organizations, including labor unions representing public school and state pensioners, expressed disapproval at taxpayer funds being invested in a $10 million Israel Bond purchased less than one month into the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
(2025-12-10). Trump Says Maduro's "Days Are Numbered" as Admin Prepares "Day After" Plans. truthout.org President Donald Trump has threatened Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying in an interview on Tuesday that Maduro's "days are numbered" and refusing to rule out a ground invasion of the country. Speaking to Politico, Trump said "I don't comment on that" when asked if the U.S. would soon strike Venezuela, or if the U.S. would send troops on the ground. He went on to repeat… |
(2025-12-10). Trump Says US Forces Seized an Oil Tanker Off the Coast of Venezuela in Latest Escalation. news.antiwar.com Updated on December 10 at 8: 30 pm EST President Trump said on Wednesday that US forces have seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, marking the latest US escalation in its push toward a regime change war aimed at ousting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. "As you probably know, we've just seized a tanker …
(2025-12-10). Why Is Trump So Obsessed With Venezuela? His New Security Strategy Provides Some Clues. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Two centuries ago, US President James Monroe declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European powers in what would became known in history books as the Monroe …
(2025-12-10). Protest Against Awarding Nobel Prize To Far-Right Maria Corina Machado. popularresistance.org 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 1,000 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.
(2025-12-10). Venezuelan opposition leader Machado misses Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. aljazeera.com Right-wing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado missed the ceremony awarding her this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
(2025-12-10). Puerto Rico: Movimiento Independentista ratifica solidaridad con Venezuela ante acoso de EEUU. radiohc.cu El puertoriqueño Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) ratificó este miércoles su solidaridad con la República Bolivariana de Venezuela ante el acoso del gobierno de Estados Unidos. | "El gobierno estadounidense violenta el derecho internacional, amenazando con agredir al hermano pueblo venezolano, a la vez que comete asesinatos en las aguas del Caribe y pone en riesgo la paz y estabilidad de toda la región latinoamericana", abonó la organización de izquierda. | El MINH estableció que mientras afirma combatir las drogas ilícitas, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump indulta al exmandatario de…
(2025-12-10). Iceland joins Eurovision boycott over genocidal Israel's participation. thecanary.co 
Icelandic broadcaster RUV has announced that it will boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest because organisers are allowing genocidal Israel to take part. The RUV said that Iceland's participation would "neither be a source of joy nor peace". Iceland becomes the fifth European nation to pull out of the competition because a genocidal country — […] | By
(2025-12-10). Hezbollah's role in Syria: 10 years that reshaped West Asia. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — On the first anniversary of Syria's collapse, Hezbollah's intervention stands as one of the most consequential, and persistently distorted, events in contemporary regional history.
(2025-12-10). El Palestino: More than a Club. aljazeera.com Chile's Palestino FC, where football, identity and resistance unite in a powerful act of Palestinian representation.
(2025-12-10). Belarus' central bank projects gold, forex reserves at $14bn at year end. eng.belta.by "Our estimates will be more conservative. Our projections don't consider the rising prices for gold. We assume that the net purchase of foreign currency by the National Bank should be the main source," Aleksandr Yegorov concluded.
(2025-12-10). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 10 December 2025: Trump Embraces Realism. gilbertdoctorow.com I am grateful to Judge Andrew Napolitano for leading today's discussion towards highly topical questions of how the Trump administration is functioning, to what contradictions there are between the 'realism' which is set as the guiding light of the new National Security Strategy and the day to day actions of Team Trump that we see …
(2025-12-10). This Pop-Up Is Reviving OG Filipino-Style Clay Pot-Baked Coconut Rice Cakes. lataco.com Otto Markel is tradition-obsessed. He soaks the rice, and eventually plans to cook it over live fire, evoking the communal feel of Christmas midnight mass in the Philippines, where bibingka is traditionally prepared and enjoyed outside the church.
(2025-12-10). African Christian leaders and health nonprofits seek to fill gaps after USAID cuts. anabaptistworld.org African Christian leaders attending a conference with faith-based health organizations in late November called for countries on the continent to do more to replace U.S. Agency for International Development funds that were cut by the Trump administration earlier this year.
(2025-12-10). Democracy Now! 2025-12-10 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 10, 2025; Will the International Community Act? Preschool Massacre & "Large Piles of Bodies" in Sudan; "Torture & Enforced Disappearances" at Florida's ICE Jails "Alligator Alcatraz" & Krome; Trump Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt's Nephew's Mother Released from ICE Jail, Faces Deportation; Despite Judge's Order, ICE Deports Shackled Babson College Freshman, Harasses Her Family in Texas; What Activists Can Learn from Rosa Parks on the 70th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott | Headlines for December 10, 2025; Will the International Co…
(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). Changing the climate in the Liberal Party. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). Driven to Their Knees: How humiliation shapes modern power. newarab.com 
"The language of humiliation remakes the world in which we live," argues Political science has produced several studies on how emotions such as disgust, vengeance, rage and anger shape our political beliefs and behaviours. But few have dissected humiliation as a…
(2025-12-10). Iran: Weaponizing Justice System to Persecute Baha'is. hrw.org (Geneva) —Iranian authorities are escalating their repression of Baha'is, with a recent series of harsh prison sentences and asset confiscations, the Bahá'í International Community (BIC) and Human Rights Watch said today. Iran's judiciary has been leading the persecution of Baha'is, amid increasing public incitement to discrimination by state officials, hate propaganda, and disinformation targeting the religious minority community."Iranian authorities are relentlessly persecuting Baha'is, depriving them of the most basic human rights in what amounts to ongoing crimes against humanity — solely because…
(2025-12-10). Yemeni leader deplores Syria rulers stance towards Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The Leader of Ansarullah resistance movement of Yemen Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, has denounced the HTS-led regime in Syria headed by Abu Mohemmed Al-Jawlani for seeking relations with Zionist Israeli regime.
(2025-12-10). Belarus, China's Shandong Province discuss cooperation prospects in Great Stone park. eng.belta.by A contact and cooperation exchange involving companies from China and Belarus was held in the Great Stone park. The event was organized by the industrial park and the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
(2025-12-10). UN human rights office in 'survival mode' amid funding cuts. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). BRICS meeting: Iran proposes expanding joint scientific infrastructures. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hosting the 7th meeting of BRICS working groups on research infrastructures and mega-science projects, Iran has proposed the development of joint scientific infrastructures.
(2025-12-10). Speaker Berri Offers "Unfiltered Understanding" of Lebanon Situation to US Delegation. english.almanar.com.lb Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nbaih Berri received on Wednesday the American Task Force for Lebanon (ATFL) delegation at Ain Al-Tineh, accompanied by US Ambassador to Lebanon Michael Issa and a team of Washington-based experts. National News Agency reported the meeting, adding that discussions focused on Lebanon's political as well as security developments and regional dynamics. After …
(2025-12-10). CovertAction Bulletin: NYT Shows Its Imperialist Hand. covertactionmagazine.com A recent op-ed by the New York Times Editorial Board calls for the U.S. military to reinvent itself and rearm itself in new ways in the face of the Western capitalist order losing its hegemony to rising powers across the world…
(2025-12-10). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-10). Iraq braces for fresh US penalties over Iran-backed groups. newarab.com 
Tensions within Three Iraqi poli…
(2025-12-10). Belarus to increase base rate by 8.8% on 1 January 2026. eng.belta.by Belarus will increase the base rate for salaries of public-sector employees to Br297 on 1 January 2026, according to a corresponding resolution signed by the government.
(2025-12-10). UNICEF urges action for 5mln displaced children in Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for urgent action to safeguard 5 million children displaced by conflict in Sudan, where famine has been declared in parts of Darfur and Kordofan regions.
(2025-12-10). Sudanese military plane crashes, killing all crew members. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). An Open Letter to Elon Musk. uwidata.com 
By Dr. Halim Genàßoƒülu (halim.gencoglu@wits.ac.za) Recent discourse on social media platforms, including statements by high-profile figures such as Elon Musk, has invoked simplified narratives framing Western intervention as the sole liberator from global slavery while downplaying the Ottoman Empire's humanitarian role and the enduring legacies of Western colonialism in Africa. In a December 8, 2025, …
(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). 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). DTB and Furaha Finserve partner to support children in school through affordable financing. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda, a leading financial institution in Uganda, has announced a new partnership with Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited aimed at easing the burden of school fees for families across the country. The collaboration introduces the DTB—Furaha School Fees Loan, a digital financing solution that gives …
(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). Israeli FM Says Syria Deal Farther Away as Diaspora Minister Declares War 'Inevitable'. news.antiwar.com In mid-November, it was being reported that Israel-Syria talks were slowing to an impasse over Israel's insistence that it wouldn't withdraw its troops from the demilitarized zone between Syria and the occupied Golan Heights. Israel invaded the demilitarized zone in December of 2024, and last week, Prime Minister Netanyahu said a deal was possible, but conditional …
(2025-12-10). MP Khalil: Funds Have Been Allocated to Launch the Reconstruction Process. english.almanar.com.lb MPs Ali Hasan Khalil, a member of the "Liberation and Development" bloc, and Hasan Fadlallah, a member of the "Loyalty to the Resistance" bloc, held a joint press conference at the Parliament building following the conclusion of the Finance and Budget Committee session. Khalil stated, "Today, the Finance Committee provided an opportunity to address the …
(2025-12-10). Eurasian Economic Union drafting agreement on e-commerce. eng.belta.by "We have completed the coordination with the parties on the e-commerce agreement, specifically for mutual e-commerce within the Union. This trade is growing rapidly for us, estimated at $110 billion and covering about 17% of all retail," Andrey Slepnev said.
(2025-12-10). Influential women in Iranian-Islamic heritage honored at Tehran ceremony. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The ceremony of the endowment of the birth of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (AS) along with the fourth session of honoring influential women in preserving and introducing the heritage of Iranian-Islamic civilization to commemorate Mother's Day was held at Malek National Library and Museum on Wednesday.
(2025-12-10). Kyagulanyi Says He Has Faced Targeted Intimidation By Security. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has attacked the security in Fort Portal City for blocking him while heading to a scheduled campaign venue in Kyenjojo. He said such operations were intended to intimidate voters and create an impression that NUP lacks support across the country. On Tuesday, Kyagulanyi began …
(2025-12-10). New Orleans Resists ICE Invasion Despite Surveillance and State Repression. scheerpost.com By: Mike Ludwig Original for Truthout/TheAppeal 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 …
(2025-12-10). Global System 'Rigged for the Wealthy' Delivers World With 'More Billionaires Than Ever'. scheerpost.com By Jon Queally Republished from Common Dreams A new assessment by the international wealth management giant UBS this week shows that the number of billionaires in the world has reached new heights and that the acceleration of inherited wealth represents a new chapter for the ultra-rich in the 21st Century. The latest UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report, unveiled …
(2025-12-10). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-10). "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). Arab voters are key to Israel ousting Netanyahu. Opposition parties are mad to reject them. haaretz.com A significant majority of Arab citizens support their parties joining governing coalitions — despite the Netanyahu government's best efforts to marginalize Arab political participation and ignore the sector's homicide crisis…
(2025-12-10). Texas Plans To Put Turning Point USA Chapters In Every State High School, Threatens 'Disciplinary Action' For Dissenters. newsone.com 
(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). DOE, UNEP discuss environmental challenges at UNEA-7. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), and Inger Andersen, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), have discussed environmental challenges in the country.
(2025-12-10). Building trades of a new type? LEGO brick specialists need a union. peoplesworld.org 
RELATED STORY: Brick by brick, LEGO tears down unionization effort at Downtown Disney store We hope you appreciated this article. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, …
(2025-12-10). Birthright Citizenship Is in the Constitution Plain As Day. otherwords.org At least four Supreme Court justices recently signaled their apparent agreement with Donald Trump's effort to roll back the Fourteenth Amendment's definition of American citizenship. | The case at issue, Trump v. Barbara, involves birthright citizenship — the principle that you're a citizen of the country where you were born. | In the United States, birthright citizenship was written into the Constitution after the Civil War. Following the end of slavery, the amendment confirmed that the fundamental rights of citizenship do not depend on white ancestry, but belong to everyone born in this country. | On Day…
(2025-12-10). Why a truly humanoid AI may not be possible. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). Rwanda-backed M23 militia storms DRC city, displacing 200,000. aljazeera.com About 200,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels surged into Uvira.
(2025-12-10). Why Near-Misses Feel Like Small Wins In Online Casino Gaming. moguldom.com Casino bettors worldwide experience jaw-dropping near-misses daily. They are one pocket away from scoring a roulette win or just one bonus symbol from a winning payline in roulette. It doesn't matter how the near-miss happens. The psychological effects are more prevalent in how near-misses influence player behavior. You can try Christchurch Casino games to test …
(2025-12-10). Madison, January 24, 2026: Protecting Immigrants at Work Training. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). US seeking to exploit Iran's drone achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said the United States is attempting to understand and replicate Iran's drone capabilities after images surfaced showing Washington copying the Iranian Shahed-136.
(2025-12-10). Iran eager to enhance economic, industrial coop. with Belarus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that the country is keen to enhance trade, economic, and industrial interaction with the Republic of Belarus.
(2025-12-10). UNESCO adds Egypt's Koshari to intangible cultural heritage list. newarab.com 
The Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno hailed the inclusion of
(2025-12-10). Philly Mayor Parker's $2B housing plan. whyy.org The mayor comes into Studio 2 to talk about her $2 billion housing plan that receives pushback in city council around who should be eligible.
(2025-12-10). China—Russia Strategic Coordination: Anchoring Stability in a Turbulent World. thinktank.pk When Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi visited Moscow on December 2 for the 20th round of China-Russia strategic security consultations, the timing could not have been more significant. The world is entering a period of rapid geopolitical transformation, where old alignments are shifting, new fault lines are emerging, and global governance faces unprecedented challenges. Against …
(2025-12-10). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-12-10). Unconventional strategy sought to increase Belarus-India trade. eng.belta.by How can Belarus increase trade with India? Yuri Yarmolinsky, an analyst at the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Research (BISR) and head of the SCO and BRICS Research Center, shared his opinion on this matter.
(2025-12-10). How memes and humor are fueling Gen Z's global uprisings. wagingnonviolence.org 
This article From Kenya to Nepal, Gen Z movements sweeping the globe are joyfully defying authoritarianism with memes, stunts and dance videos. | This article
(2025-12-10). ICE Prisons Are Growing Deadlier. otherwords.org Gabriel Garcia-Aviles was a 56-year-old grandfather with a work permit who'd been living in the U.S. for over 30 years. He was a beloved member of his Southern California community. | This fall, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained Garcia-Aviles and sent him to the Adelanto immigration detention center. He died around a week later, with ICE only informing his family that he was in critical condition At the hospital, his daughter Mariel found him "unconscious, intubated," and with "dried blood on his…
(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). Lebanese FM Raggi turns down Iranian invite to Tehran. newarab.com 
Lebanese Foreign Minister Under heavy US pressure and fears of expanded
(2025-12-10). DAILY MEMO: ICE Continues Targeting Courthouses and Detains Another U.S. Citizen. lataco.com Border Patrol was seemingly absent today, except for a raid at the Lemon Grove Home Depot. Meanwhile, ICE and HSI targeted courthouses and Santa Barbara neighborhoods, taking another U.S. citizen today.
(2025-12-10). Admin Reportedly Pushing ICC to Exempt Trump From War Crimes Prosecution. truthout.org The Trump administration is reportedly trying to strongarm the International Criminal Court (ICC) into changing its founding document to carve out an exception for President Donald Trump and his top officials ensuring that they are never prosecuted by the court for potential war crimes. The administration is threatening the ICC with yet more sanctions if they do not amend the Rome Statute… |
(2025-12-10). Turkey in talks to rejoin US F-35 fighter jet programme. newarab.com 
The US is in discussions with Washington removed Ankara from Lockheed Martin's advanced
(2025-12-10). Land—Sea Alliance seen as gateway to expanding China—Iran economic ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and China are looking to deepen economic and trade cooperation through the International Land—Sea Trade Corridor, with senior officials highlighting the platform's role in connecting member states and improving living standards across the region.
(2025-12-10). Human Rights Day and terrorism victims in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Human Rights Day, observed annually on 10 December, offers a valuable opportunity to rethink the challenges and lesser-known aspects of violations of fundamental human rights around the world.
(2025-12-10). Fitchburg, WI, December 16, 2025: Starbucks Workers STRIKE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). Sepahan edge Aluminum, Esteghlal held by Malavan: PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sepahan fought to a 1-0 victory over Aluminum in the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
(2025-12-10). Over 150,500 family capital deposits opened in Belarus. eng.belta.by As of 1 December 2025, a total of 150,598 large families have opened deposit accounts in Belarus under the family capital program, including 82,600 deposit accounts to the total amount of $826 million and 67,900 deposit accounts totaling Br1.81 billion.
(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). Mosque of Prophet on eve of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA) birth anniv. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Photos show that Masjid al-Nabawi (Mosque of Prophet) on the eve of the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA).
(2025-12-10). Ex-Herzog ally: If president caves in and pardons Netanyahu, I will reveal embarrassing details about their relationship. haaretz.com Moti Sender, an Israeli businessman who formerly mediated between Herzog and Netanyahu in their attempts to form a unity government, alleges that the two had understandings before Herzog was elected president…
(2025-12-10). Why cybersafety matters in the African Union—European Union partnership. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-10). Madison, December 11 and 12, 2025: Baristas Vs. Billionaires A Generational Uprising! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). Francesca Albanese: Winner of the Lay Down Your Arms Award. worldbeyondwar.org 
| By Rachael Mellor Dr. Norbert Stute, An alternative to the Nobel Peace Prize honors those who truly align with Alfred Nobel's original will and celebrates their achievements. | The annual
(2025-12-10). Uvira City Falls Under M23/AFC Control. plusnews.ug 
Uvira, a major city in South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen to the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels after more than a week of intense fighting. The clashes between M23 and the FARDC, backed by coalition forces, resumed on December 1, 2025, across several fronts in South Kivu. The …
(2025-12-10). Anti-bailiff protests hit councils across England and Wales. thecanary.co Anti-bailiff protests by community union ACORN have thrown council meetings across England and Wales into chaos. The union has held protests at 20 council meetings across England and Wales over the last month. Members have called on councils to cut their use of bailiffs to collect council tax debt from residents. Council tax debt has […] | By
(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). United States drives Uganda towards health self-sustainability in $2.3 billion deal. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and the US have today signed a $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that should, after five years, produce an effective health system that is sustained and owned by the Government of Uganda's institutions and communities. In the MOU, the government of the United States and the …
(2025-12-10). EU Agrees to 90% Emissions Cut by 2040-A Landmark Deal. moderndiplomacy.eu EU lawmakers have struck a legally binding climate agreement that commits the bloc to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels. The deal, reached after months of tense negotiation, allows 5% of the cuts to be met through buying foreign carbon credits beginning in 2036. Parliament and member states will …
(2025-12-10). Elon Musk Says Children Should Be Proud That 'Whites In The West Ended Slavery' In Ahistorical X Post. newsone.com 
(2025-12-10). Israel prepared to deal with electoral influence campaigns. Chaos will ensue. haaretz.com There is no country in the world without online influence campaigns, and Israel is not doing enough to address domestic influence actors. With the government going full steam ahead with the judicial coup, there is little chance any 2026 electoral result will go uncontested…
(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 Federal Reserve cuts interest rates in final decision of the year. aljazeera.com The central bank cut rates for the third time in 2025 as limited government data clouds economic outlook.
(2025-12-10). Free zones transformation document finalized. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Reza Masrour, the secretary of Iran's Supreme Council of Free Trade and Special Economic Zones, announced the finalization of the transformation document for free zones and the drafting of the digital economy document for free zones within the government, stating that the implementation of these documents will transform the future roadmap of the free zones.
(2025-12-10). Steps Toward a Trump Dictatorship? counterpunch.org 
Thank you, Ken Klippenstein. Kippenstein's recent discussions of Att. Gen. Pam Bondi's Memo "Ending Political Violence Against ICE" and Pres. Donald Trump's National Security Presidential Memo/NSPM-7, "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized" — as well as his presentation on Democracy Now! — makes it frightening clear that the "legal" framework of a Trump dictatorship is being put in place. The Bondi memo
(2025-12-10). FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2025™️: Brazil's Flamengo crowned champions of the Americas. thecanary.co 
Brazilian club Flamengo was crowned champion of the FIFA Confederations Cup Qatar 2025‚Ñ¢Ô∏è after defeating Mexican club Cruz Azul 2-1 at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha. Flamengo got off to a strong start in the final three matches of the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2025‚Ñ¢Ô∏è. This is the first of the last three […] | By
(2025-12-10). Congress Cut Medicaid. It Could Devastate Rural Hospital Staffing. otherwords.org When Dr. Ed Paul visits Nogales, Arizona, he sees well-trained, hardworking doctors and nurses. Yet as in many smaller towns and rural communities, its health care staffing, infrastructure, and funding doesn't meet the needs of residents. | People who need health care have a tough time accessing it — and the people delivering it feel overburdened. With limited providers, Dr. Paul notes, it's hard to get an appointment, so patients either wait, travel long distances, or simply go without. | As the Policy Director for the Rural Democracy Initiative, I support groups across the country who are working to ensur…
(2025-12-10). SCOTUS refuses to hear labor's case challenging Musk's attempt to kill NLRB. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—If this week's comments by members of the Supreme Court right-wing majority supporting the idea of a "unitary executive" were not enough to convince people that they were out to kill workers rights, their decision not to hear a lawsuit by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) and the AFL-CIO against Elon Musk that …
(2025-12-10). How To Have a Plastic-Free Holiday Season. otherwords.org Our world is awash in plastic. From single-use
(2025-12-10). Para powerlifters start on a high note: 2025 AYPG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Three Iranian para powerlifters won gold medals on Wednesday at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
(2025-12-10). Brest Oblast, Chinese company may launch hoisting-transport equipment production. eng.belta.by Brest Oblast and Anhui Province have maintained twinning relations since September 2017. The first steps were taken in the field of education.
(2025-12-10). Herzog reportedly drew up legal opinion for pardon before his presidency. haaretz.com A former associate of President Issac Herzog told Channel 12 News that he requested the legal opinion out of political considerations, not professional ones, as part of a deal to receive Netanyahu and the Likud's support during the presidential election…
(2025-12-10). Why Is the US Telling the EU to "Dissolve or Be Erased" ? thinktank.pk As the European Union grapples with unprecedented pressure from across the Atlantic, a pivotal moment has arrived. Fresh revelations underscore a transatlantic rift widening into a chasm, prompting EU leaders to champion strategic independence. Far from a mere diplomatic spat, this escalating clash—fueled by sharp US critiques on everything from migration policies to regulatory frameworks—signals …
(2025-12-10). Marco Rubio, Forever-War Maker. consortiumnews.com The U.S. secretary of state has consistently undercut Trump's professed goals of diplomacy, negotiated settlements and "America First" priorities, write Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies. By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies Z Network Donald Trump campaigned on ending…
(2025-12-10). Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon's extradition request over Beirut blast. aljazeera.com No senior figure has been held accountable since the devastating explosion more than five years ago.
(2025-12-10). Trump's immigration policy: Global threats and domestic messaging. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In 2017, President Donald Trump's immigration agenda marked a turning point in U.S. policy—delivering a jarring shock through travel bans, stricter border enforcement, and steep refugee limits. His most recent announcement in late 2025, declaring a "permanent pause" on migration from so-called Third World countries, represents the most radical extension of this trajectory so far.
(2025-12-10). UK Office of Budget Responsibility's Latest Climate Fear Mongering Claims Based on Junk Findings From Retracted Nature Paper. wattsupwiththat.com The Nature retraction has been long (too long!) in coming since it has been obvious for some time that the paper was riddled with fatal flaws. The authors had admitted that the errors were too substantial for a correction.
(2025-12-10). Six Belarusian athletes get FIS neutral status. eng.belta.by The neutral statuses have been granted to Belarusian freestyle skiers Hanna Huskova, Anna Derugo, Anastasiya Andryianava, Ihar Drabiankou, and Uladzislau Vazniuk, as well as alpine skier Maria Shkanova.
(2025-12-10). Cambodia-Thailand clashes send half a million into shelters. newarab.com 
Half a million evacuees in Five Thai soldiers and seven Cambodian civilians have been
(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). South Philly's Bellwether District has its first tenant. Here's what to know about DrinkPAK. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A canned drink manufacturer is the first business planning to replace the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery on the sprawling, largely empty tract of land that stretches along the Schuylkill River in South Philadelphia. | Developer HRP Group announced
(2025-12-10). Poll: Voters Say Billionaires Pay Too Little in Taxes, Back Action on Inequality. truthout.org A new Economist/YouGov poll published this week indicates that a majority of Americans are supportive of higher taxes on the rich, and believe that the federal government has an obligation to address wealth inequality. Asked whether they think billionaires in the U.S. are taxed either too much or too little, 61 percent said billionaires' tax rates were either "somewhat too low" or "much too… |
(2025-12-10). An Israeli plea to the press: Stop indulging the far outbursts. haaretz.com If we stop rewarding the extremists' provocations in the press, they lose their power, and the public conversation can remain focused on substance over spectacle…
(2025-12-10). Ecuador agrees to pay Chevron after tribunal ruling as Amazon communities condemn 'defeat for justice'. nationofchange.org Ecuador's plan to send $220 million to Chevron under an ISDS award draws fierce backlash from Indigenous groups, human rights advocates, and lawyers who say the ruling rewards corporate pollution.
(2025-12-10). Syrian Alawites Launch General Strike. popularresistance.org Alawites in Syria are carrying out a general strike to express their support of federalism and to protest against sectarian killings, arbitrary detentions, and kidnappings being carried out by the extremist-led government. | The strike, which is planned to last for five days, has spread to large parts of the cities of Tartous, Jableh, Qardaha, Latakia, Salhab, Masyaf, Safita, and the Alawite neighborhoods in Homs. | Photos circulating on social media show shuttered shops and empty transportation hubs in Alawite neighborhoods. The strike was called by prominent Alawite religious leader Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal and the…
(2025-12-10). The US military is using the white supremacist Jerusalem Cross on its propaganda. thecanary.co On Monday 8 December, the US Southern Command tweeted an announcement that the US military was deploying forces to its area of responsibility. However, one particular design element of the tweet's image was particularly noticeable: U.S. military forces are deployed to the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility in support of #OpSouthernSpear, @DeptofWar-directed operations, and @POTUS' priorities […] | By
(2025-12-10). The double significance of the fall of Pokrovsk. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Russians call Pokrovsk Krasnoarmeysk. Perhaps we should get used to calling it…
(2025-12-10). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-12-10). Government Signs Contracts for Ntenjeru—Bule Road Upgrade in Mukono. plusnews.ug 
The government has signed contracts for the upgrade of the Ntenjeru—Bule Road in Mukono District, unlocking the second phase of a long-awaited project under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP). The signing ceremony, held on Wednesday at Mukono district headquarters, officially concluded a procurement process that began in May and reaffirmed the government's …
(2025-12-10). In battles with Cambodia, Israeli weapons help Thailand achieve superiority. haaretz.com From light weapons to aerial defense systems, the Thai army is equipped with many munitions made by Israel's defense industry, along with other advanced systems made in China and the West. This gives Thailand a strong advantage over Cambodia, on land in the air and at sea…
(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 to provide technical and economic assistance to Belarus for social projects. eng.belta.by The agreement provides for the Chinese government to provide Belarus with technical and economic assistance to support the implementation of mutually approved projects.
(2025-12-10). Wrong voters, wrong message: progressives' autopsy lays bare Kamala Harris failures. progressivehub.net DAVID SMITH | THE GUARDIAN…
(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). Trump, Infantino, and the FIFA Peace Prize. dissidentvoice.org He craves it, and, to some extent, his desire was satisfied. President Donald Trump did get a peace prize. Not the peace prize picked out by self-important Norwegian non-entities, but the inaugural curiosity of FIFA, an organisation famed for opacity, corruption and graft. What the critics missed in all of this was its sheer appositeness. …
(2025-12-10). Obama-era DEA officer indicted for drug cartel links: just tip of iceberg. infobrics.org From a former DEA top official accused of laundering cartel money to high-profile presidential pardons, a disturbing pattern emerges in US drug policy. Across administrations, political protection and selective enforcement appear to shape the "war on drugs". Slogan aside, intelligence ties, elite networks, and the deep politics of narco-economics intersect.
(2025-12-10). Ms Rachel forced to hire security over Zionist threats. thecanary.co The hugely popular and deeply humanitarian children's content creator Rachel Griffin Accurso, known to millions of children as 'Ms Rachel', has revealed that she has been forced to hire bodyguards because of the severe escalation in Zionist and far-right threats made to her and her family. The surge followed an announcement by the pro-Israel troll […] | By
(2025-12-10). Shell spent £5m in Australia to make them look like the good guys. thecanary.co Oil company Shell has poured millions of pounds into education resources in Australia. But critics say the resulting teaching materials distort the role of fossil fuels in our changing environment. DeSmog is a research organisation that works to combat misinformation from the fossil fuel industry. It's released a new report on Australian subsidiary Shell QGC […] | By
(2025-12-10). 6.5 magnitude quake hits Hokkaido region in Japan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck the Hokkaido region in Japan on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said.
(2025-12-10). Instacart Reportedly Using Secret AI-Powered Dynamic Pricing to Jack Up Prices. scheerpost.com By Sharon Zhang Republished from Truthout A new investigation has revealed that grocery delivery service Instacart is using a covert, AI-powered dynamic pricing scheme to charge customers different prices for the same items — potentially costing households over $1,000 more a year. Groundwork Collaborative, Consumer Reports, and More Perfect Union collaborated on an experiment with 437 shoppers across …
(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). 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). Firma el torpedero Jonathan Moreno contrato con los Halcones de SoftBank de la Liga Profesional de Béisbol de Japón. cubadebate.cu El jugador de cuadro del municipio de Cifuentes Jonathan Moreno oficializó este lunes su contratación con los Halcones de SoftBank de la Liga Profesional Japonesa de Béisbol, en un acto celebrado en el Salón Adolfo Luque del capitalino estadio Latinoamericano.
(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). Podcast Las 3 del día: Lo que ha sido noticia en las últimas horas en Cubadebate. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de nuestro resumen informativo. Soy Iliana Ortega y les traigo las noticias más relevantes publicadas en el sitio web de Cubadebate, entre ellas la declaración del Son Cubano como Patrimonio de la Humanidad. Comencemos.
(2025-12-10). Canciller cubano denuncia la cacería de migrantes en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, denunció este miércoles la cacería de migrantes como una realidad que enfrentan muchos cubanos en Estados Unidos. | ´Traicionados y abandonados por quienes los incentivaron a migrar bajo falsas promesas electorales, ahora son apresados, golpeados y deportados a terceros países por la fuerza ª, escribió en su perfil en la red social X. | Desde su llegada a la Casa Blanca el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, comenzó una campaña de deportación dirigida a millones de personas migrantes que buscan seguridad. | Sus planes se basan en detencio…
(2025-12-10). Si aprono le porte dell'Eurasia: libera circolazione dalla Russia europea sino all'estremo oriente nell'ambito degli accordi politici tra le maggiori potenze del Brics. strategic-culture.su Mentre l'Europa cerca di isolarsi dalla Russia, si avvicina alla Cina abolendo i visti turistici. | Segue nostro Risale a pochi giorni orsono la notizia secondo cui il presidente Vladimir Putin ha firmato il documento che implica l'esenzione dal visto d'ingresso per svariate categorie di viaggiatori dalla Cina verso la Russia e l'opposto. Questo fa seguito ad un'analoga misura del governo cinese a vantaggio dei cittadini russi in viaggio…