(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Biden administration briefly withheld some intelligence from Israel during Gaza war, sources say. haaretz.com U.S. intelligence officials briefly withheld live drone feeds and limited Israel's use of some targeting information during the Gaza war over concerns about civilian casualties and alleged mistreatment of Palestinian prisoners, resuming sharing only after Israel provided assurances…
(2025-12-13). At least 16 dead in Gaza as heavy rains batter territory. newarab.com 
Gaza's civil defence agency on Friday said at least 16 people had died in the last 24 hours, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across
(2025-12-13). US Democrats release new cache of Epstein photos. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Trump grilled as he answers on Epstein photos, Venezuela and Thailand-Cambodia war. hindustantimes.com President Donald Trump addressed several major issues during his latest press conference. He responded to newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, dismissing them as insignificant and accusing Democrats of creating a false narrative. Trump also claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after speaking with their leaders. Additionally, he signed legislation honoring the 1980 U.S. Olympic men's hockey team for their historic "Miracle on Ice" victory. Trump avoided answering questions about potential U.S. seizure of more Venezuelan oil assets, hinted at possible land actions r…
(2025-12-13). Difunden nuevas fotos de Epstein que muestran a Trump, Clinton y el expríncipe Andrés. cubadebate.cu Los demócratas del Comité de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes de EE.UU. difundieron este viernes 19 fotografías más del patrimonio del difunto magnate financiero y delincuente sexual convicto Jeffrey Epstein. El presidente Donald Trump, Bill Gates y el expríncipe Andrés están entre las personas fotografiadas.
(2025-12-13). Russia: Buddhist's Retrial, Protestant Pastor's Appeal Fails Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Victoria Arnold | A Moscow Buddhist is due to stand trial a second time on charges of distributing "false information" about the Russian Armed Forces, after an appeal court overturned his conviction and 8-year prison sentence. At his original trial, Ilya Vasilyev had asked for a public defender. The judge's refusal to allow this constituted a violation of his right to a defence, Moscow City Court found on 22 October. | Prosecutors accused Vasilyev, director of the Moscow Zen Centre, of "Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for reason…
(2025-12-13). Novel system tracks sandstorms precisely. ecns.cn China has begun trial operations of a new artificial intelligence system designed to improve sand and dust storm forecasting in some of the country's most hazard-prone regions.
(2025-12-13). China's Lin Shidong advances to quarterfinals at WTT United States Smash. ecns.cn Chinese paddler Lin Shidong defeated fellow Chinese player Liang Jingkun 4-0 to reach the men's singles last eight Thursday.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). CLAT 2026 Answer Key Released, Raise Objections Before Dec 12. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities released today on the official Answer Key (Provisional), along with Question Papers, of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-13). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-13). Ghalibaf highlights strengthening ties with Ethiopia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized Iran and Ethiopia's commitment to deepening political, economic, and cultural cooperation, as well as enhancing parliamentary collaboration.
(2025-12-13). Iran-China relations 'longstanding, age-old': Envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu has said that the amicable relations between Iran and China is 'longstanding and age-old', emphasizing that the two countries have always maintained a healthy and stable ties.
(2025-12-13). Shahed-136: Iranian innovation reshaping global drone warfare. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran's Shahed-136 drone has quietly rewritten the rules of drone warfare—forcing global military powers to rethink how battlefield dominance is achieved.
(2025-12-13). 3rd day of Intl. Documentary Film Festival 'Cinema Verite'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The 19th edition of Iran International Documentary Film Festival 'Cinema Verite' is underway at Mellat Cineplex in Tehran.
(2025-12-13). Rediscovering Jordan: A journey through history and wellness. newarab.com 
Home to iconic sites like I recently travelled to the country where I met with gover…
(2025-12-13). Araghchi meets senior Ethiopian official in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Speaker of the Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives Tagese Chaffo…
(2025-12-13). China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2026. ecns.cn The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2026.
(2025-12-13). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-13). OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 after 'code red' push to counter Google's Gemini 3. ecns.cn OpenAI unveiled its GPT-5.2 artificial intelligence (AI) model on Thursday, after CEO Sam Altman reportedly issued an internal "code red" in early December pausing non core projects and redirecting teams to accelerate development in response to Google's Gemini 3.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Daily Memo: ICE Prowls Around L.A. and San Diego, Kidnapping at Least Seven Individuals. lataco.com ICE agents continue terrorizing southern California, kidnapping many including a gardener taken from his work truck.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Cold wave triggers temperature dips, snow and rain. ecns.cn A powerful cold wave is sweeping across China from west to east, bringing a swath of sharp temperature drops, strong winds, as well as snow and rain from Wednesday to Saturday, according to the China Meteorological Administration.
(2025-12-13). Report: China a 'reliable partner'. ecns.cn China is successfully positioning itself as a reliable partner amid uncertainty, while the United States administration's policies have had a net negative effect for U.S. power and influence in Asia, according to the Lowy Institute.
(2025-12-13). Recalling Raja Rammohun Roy: His Last Years In England From 1831-1833 Essay. eurasiareview.com Epic personalities like Raja Rammohun Roy are likened to meteors blazing across the skies. Rammohun Roy was a larger-than-life character who drew upon centuries of wisdom and knowledge in his effort to challenge and change a world dominated by colonial powers. One hundred and ninety-two years after his passing away, Rammohun Roy remains a 'pioneer' in the genesis of nationalism in India. | Sri Aurobindo, the saint-philosopher-poet in 'Savitri' penned the following verse, an apt description for the generation of the early 19th century: | "Forerunners of a divine multitude, | / Out of the paths of the morning st…
(2025-12-13). The honest legacy of Bill Granger and the unfairness of time. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). Iran, Oman top diplomats hold meeting in Ashgabat. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian and Omani foreign ministers met on Friday to discuss expanding economic cooperation and review regional issues, as Abbas Araghchi conferred with Badr Albusaidi on the sidelines of his Turkmenistan visit.
(2025-12-13). The Specter Of Al Capone Is Haunting Poland OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Andrzej Strojny | To American observers, Poland can appear to be an example of successful political transformation. A country that threw off the yoke of communism in 1989, shifted towards a market system, and this year ranked 20th among the world's largest economies. However, more than 30 years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the demons of state tyranny are reawakening on the Vistula River. This time, the threat to freedom does not come from Moscow, but from local town halls. In selected cities, bans on the sale of alcohol by shops at night are being introduced. Under the guise of health concerns, regul…
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). How does China set tone for economic work in 2026. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing, capital of China.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Award ceremony of healthcare security contest held in Shanghai. ecns.cn In an effort to ensure public health by unleashing the innovative potential and development opportunities of new-generation information technology in the reform of intelligent healthcare security and further promote innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, the award ceremony for the National Intelligent Healthcare Security Contest 2025 took place in Shanghai's Pudong New Area on Monday.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Main tower of 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World topped out in NE China>. ecns.cn The main tower of the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World was topped out on Wednesday, which costs 39,000 cubic meters of ice to build.
(2025-12-13). Insurance policy for humanoid robots. ecns.cn In November, Huazhong University of Science and Technology Business Incubator purchased insurance for two 60-kilogram humanoid robots, at a premium of about 5,000 yuan ($707) per robot.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). The Nanjing Massacre: 88 years on, remembering history and praying for peace. ecns.cn On December 13, 1937, Japanese invading forces captured Nanjing and carried out a massacre that lasted more than forty days, an atrocity that shocked the world then, and still does to this very day.
(2025-12-13). Iran-China relations a choice, not compulsion: Deputy FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh emphasized the enduring, civilizational, and strategic nature of Iran-China relations as both countries seek to deepen cooperation in political, economic, and technological fields.
(2025-12-13). Mo Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks. newarab.com 
Both
(2025-12-13). Cold snap hits China, temperatures to drop by 12 degrees Celsius in some areas. ecns.cn China will continue to experience the effects of a cold wave from Friday to Saturday, with temperatures in the central and eastern regions expected to drop by 6 to 10 degrees Celsius. In some areas, the temperature could fall by more than 12 degrees Celsius.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 2-ton cargo drone ready for takeoff. ecns.cn China has completed the production of the SUNNY-T2000, a 2-metric-ton unmanned cargo aircraft, marking a significant step in boosting the logistics network for long-haul, regional, and last-mile delivery.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). When it comes to standing up to fascism, unity doesn't mean uniformity. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). Former Iraqi president Salih picked as new UNHCR chief. newarab.com 
Salih, 65, was president of Iraq from 2018 to 2022. He will replace Filippo Grandi, who is leaving at the end of December after 10 years as the UN refugees chief. | A moderate and veteran Kurdish politician, Salih's long political career has included several senior positions in the Iraqi government and in the cou…
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Putin Decree Forces Foreigners Seeking Russian Residency To Sign Army Contracts Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Svetlana Osipova, Yelizaveta Surnacheva, Abdulla Zhusupaliev, Systema and Azattyq Asia | Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a little-publicized decree last month that requires many foreign men who seek permanent residency or citizenship to sign a contract with the military in the midst of Moscow's war against Ukraine, an RFE/RL State-run and privately owned Russian media outlets have made almost no mention of the requirement, which is highly unusual in international practice, since Putin signed…
(2025-12-13). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 13. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, December 13.
(2025-12-13). Northwestern China's Qinghai shows major ecological recovery, tapping potential for green power. ecns.cn Northwestern China's Qinghai Province, once strained by heavy human activity, is seeing substantial ecological recovery and positioning itself as a major clean-energy base supporting the country's green transition.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). What's On Trump's Mind As US Adjusts To Multipolarity OpEd. eurasiareview.com The world order's transformation to multipolarity is a work in progress with the variables at work, but its outcome will be largely determined by the alignment of the three big powers — the United States, Russia and China. Historically, the 'triangle' appeared as the lid came off the Sino-Soviet schism in the 1960s and a ferocious public acrimony erupted between Moscow and Beijing, which prompted the Nixon administration to moot Henry Kissinger's secret mission to Beijing to meet up face to face with Chairman Mao Zedong and Premier Zhou En-lai and, hopefully, work out a modus vivendii to jointly counter…
(2025-12-13). Comicomment: Unsealing the coffin and reviving militarism. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's brazen remarks on Taiwan sound a stark warning that Japan's militarist demons are being summoned anew.
(2025-12-13). A Filipino journalist pushes back against red-tagging and disinformation by taking on Meta. globalvoices.org 
The petition aims to compel tech platforms to review how they handle human rights issuesGlobal Voices Journalist Cong Corrales (middle) was joined by his lawyers in filing a case against Meta in May 2023 for its alleged failure to observe his data subject rights. This
(2025-12-13). Overturn Kafkaesque IHRA Inspired Conviction of Lisa Davis All Out Monday Dec 15, 1:30-3:30 Newark NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Please see some of the articles below about this case and the joke it means in a liberal NJ version…
(2025-12-13). Iran seizes foreign tanker with 6 mln liters of smuggled fuel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker carrying 6 million liters of smuggled diesel in the Sea of Oman, authorities said, in a move aimed at combating regional fuel trafficking networks.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 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?
(2025-12-13). China's Defense Ministry debuts on X, attracting thousands of followers instantly. ecns.cn China's Ministry of National Defense has attracted more than 300,000 followers on the social media platform X within five days of launching its official account (handle: @MND_China).
(2025-12-13). Employment Vs. Inflation In 2025 OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Federal Reserve's recent
(2025-12-13). Narendra Modi, and Duties vs Rights. ummid.com What Modi is telling in his letter is the way of suppressing the concept of 'right' which is clear in his policy of relegating the religious minorities to second class status, coining the term Urban Naxals for the public intellectuals among others.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). The Golan Heights: From Demilitarization To A Pursuit Of Peace Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Kabir Taneja and Samidha Jain | The dramatic collapse of the Ba'athist Syria under the Bashar al-Assad government in December 2024 triggered a dramatic recalibration of the Golan Heights' status in West Asia. Israel rapidly asserted military control over the remaining Syrian portions of the territory, leaving little space for ambiguity in its strategic calculus. | Benjamin Netanyahu asserts the stance that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) presence in the region acts as a
(2025-12-13). Large, unmanned jet makes maiden flight. ecns.cn China, on Thursday, launched the maiden flight of a new type of large, multifunctional unmanned jet that can undertake both civilian and military tasks.
(2025-12-13). 'Chilling effect': Israel measures raise press freedom fears. newarab.com 
A raft of proposed measures from Israel's ruling coalition targeting the media has sparked outrage, with critics warning the planned reforms would deliver a blow to press freedom. | Suggested changes to public broadcasting, coupled with a bid to give permanent powers to the government
(2025-12-13). US Actions More Important Than Its New Strategy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | The Trump administration last week released its national security strategy, the first of President Donald Trump's second term in office. While many in Washington were awaiting the publication of this strategy, most were surprised by how suddenly and the way in which it appeared. Without any major public event or keynote speech by a senior administration official, the White House quietly released the 33-page strategy online with little fanfare. | This is interesting because, in the past, new administrations would launch their national security strategies to establish a clear division between th…
(2025-12-13). India-Russia Relations: The Message Behind Putin's Visit Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Ivan Lidarev | Russian President Vladimir Putin made a
(2025-12-13). MHT CET 2026 Syllabus, Marking Scheme Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' syllabus and marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB groups both) to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2025-12-13). The Butterfly Women: Murder and survival in colonial Melbourne. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). PCR Test Fraud and Criminality. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: |
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). China, Philippines cooperate to repatriate Red Notice fugitive. ecns.cn China and the Philippines recently cooperated to repatriate an important fugitive on the Red Notice list under the framework of Interpol, according to the WeChat account of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines.
(2025-12-13). Conference sets economic priorities for 2026. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers an important speech at the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing.
(2025-12-13). 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).
(2025-12-13). New method devised to save Xizang's poplar trees from canker. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully developed an integrated green control strategy to combat canker disease affecting poplar trees in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. They have achieved a sustained disease control rate exceeding 80 percent in field trials over a one-year period.
(2025-12-13). The Era Of Deglobalization Is Also The Era Of 'Denationization' Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Chen Li | In today's world, an increasing number of "countries" exist only as a map, a flag, and a seat at the United Nations. While they still nominally meet the four fundamental criteria of nationhood under international law, i.e., defined territory, permanent population, effective government, and sovereignty, their political "nationhood" has all but vanished. | In Somalia, the central government in Mogadishu controls less than 20% of the country's territory, while the rest is governed by Puntland, Somaliland, Al-Qaeda affiliates, and the Islamic Courts Union, each levying taxes, issuing identity cards, a…
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 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?
(2025-12-13). German police open investigation into Maccabi Tel Aviv fans over alleged hate chants. haaretz.com According to a report in Bild, Stuttgart police are examining suspicions that Maccabi fans sang offensive chants, including chants targeting Palestinians…
(2025-12-13). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-13). Kum Tag Desert welcomes its first snowfall this winter. ecns.cn Kum Tag Desert in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region welcomes its first snowfall this winter on Dec. 11, 2025.
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). Witkoff to meet with European leaders, Zelensky in Berlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — US Presidential Special Envoy Steven Witkoff will hold meetings with European leaders and Vladimir Zelensky in Berlin this weekend.
(2025-12-13). Beijing man sentenced to 4 years for poisoning dogs. ecns.cn A man surnamed Zhang, who poisoned public areas in a residential community, resulting in the death of nine dogs, was sentenced to four years in prison by a Beijing court on Thursday, reported China Central Television.
(2025-12-13). Trump's rival Gavin Newsom mocks Elon Musk with 'pro-trans' jibe; 'Sorry your daughter hates you…'. hindustantimes.com In a blistering new flashpoint in America's culture war, California Governor Gavin Newsom's team publicly mocks Elon Musk over his estranged transgender child, triggering a furious counterattack from the world's richest man. Musk fires back with names, timelines and accusations, insisting his "son Xavier" is mentally ill and "killed" by a so‚Äëcalled "woke mind virus." As Vivian Jenna Wilson's story is dragged back into the spotlight, the feud morphs from policy sparring into a raw, personal brawl over gender, parenting and political clout.
(2025-12-13). Israeli forces launch new attacks on southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Israeli forces carried out renewed attacks on southern Lebanon, including artillery shelling and naval fire, in a continued violation of the ceasefire agreement and UN Security Council Resolution.
(2025-12-13). Iran, Ethiopia parliament speakers meet in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The parliament speakers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Ethiopia held a bilateral meeting in Tehran on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Ethiopian TikTok journalist Eyob Shimelis detained after corruption reporting. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-13). Iran detains Iraqi Kurdish reporter and crew covering cultural festival. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-13). Old Vs. Young And Rich Vs. Poor: How Government Creates Class Conflict OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-13). Honduran journalist attacked by local mayor, accomplice. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-13). Trial of 12 journalists begins in Azerbaijan's case against Meydan TV. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-13). US senator's revelations show Israel does not investigate war crimes against journalists; US and international community must step in. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-12-13). US-Russian Nuclear Arms Control: Overview And Potential Considerations For Congress Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-13). Hong Kong court set to rule in Jimmy Lai trial on Monday. CPJ staff
(2025-12-13). Poland mulls sending Soviet-era jets to Ukraine; Zelensky to fight Putin with NATO's hand-me-downs. hindustantimes.com
(2025-12-13). De vuelta el ambiente festivo a Pabexpo. cubadebate.cu Con un carácter de entretenimiento, con espectáculos, ofertas gastronómicas y expo-venta de diversos artículos, entre 10: 00 a.m. y 10: 00 p.m., en esta edición del Festival de Invierno Pa' Cuba se incorporarán otros emprendimientos, juegos y propuestas visuales, pensadas para ofrecer opciones de diversión a la familia cubana durante el cierre del año.
(2025-12-13). Irán confisca petrolero en el Estrecho de Ormuz por transportar "carga no autorizada" y lo traslada a puerto. cubadebate.cu La Marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán confirmó este sábado, 15 de noviembre de 2025, haber incautado un petrolero con pabellón de las Islas Marshall en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según informó el cuerpo militar de élite, la embarcación fue trasladada al puerto de Makrán, en el Golfo Pérsico, por transportar "carga no autorizada".
(2025-12-13). Irán confisca petrolero en el Estrecho de Ormuz por transportar "carga no autorizada" y lo traslada a puerto. cubadebate.cu La Marina de la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán confirmó este sábado, 15 de noviembre de 2025, haber incautado un petrolero con pabellón de las Islas Marshall en el estrecho de Ormuz. Según informó el cuerpo militar de élite, la embarcación fue trasladada al puerto de Makrán, en el Golfo Pérsico, por transportar "carga no autorizada".
(2025-12-13). Fidel: El cineasta menos conocido del mundo. cubadebate.cu Fidel demostró su pasión por el cine desde los primeros días de la Revolución. Por entonces compartió en La Habana con el actor australiano Errol Flyn, un ídolo del cine estadounidense, que visitó la isla identificado con la obra de justicia social que se iniciaba.
(2025-12-13). Abierta cuarta convocatoria para impulso financiero a mipymes y cooperativas tecnológicas cubanas. cubadebate.cu Con el objetivo de ampliar las capacidades del sector de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TICs), mediante el apoyo a iniciativas innovadoras de toda Cuba que contribuyan a la transformación digital, fue presentada este viernes una convocatoria de apoyo financiero para nuevos actores económicos.
(2025-12-13). Sobre la cancha: Aguas blancas en calma. cubadebate.cu Mientras el Madrid busca reafirmación tras un inicio irregular bajo Xabi Alonso, la sombra de la impaciencia institucional planea sobre un banquillo que aún no convence. La reacción ante el City contrasta con las flaquezas mostradas contra rivales menores, reavivando el debate sobre la profundidad del vestuario y las limitadas rotaciones.
(2025-12-13). Entregados los premios Coral del 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu Los Premios Coral del 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano fueron entregados durante este viernes. Los filmes "El agente secreto" (Kleber Mendonàßa Filho, Brasil) y "Un poeta" (Simón Mesa Soto, Colombia) acapararon la mayor cantidad de distinciones y los principales premios en esta edición.
(2025-12-13). Arribó a Santiago de Cuba donativo proveniente de Martinica. cubadebate.cu Un cargamento de 14.5 toneladas de medicamentos, alimentos, ropa y artículos de primera necesidad arribó a Santiago de Cuba como parte de un donativo proveniente de Lamentin, Martinica, destinado a apoyar a la población afectada por el paso del huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-13). US lifts sanctions on Brazil judge targeted by Trump. geo.tv 
Brazil's Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes looks on, as Indigenous people attend a session where judges discuss the so-called legal thesis of "Marco Temporal" , at the Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, December 10, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-12-13). ANPP reajusta su período de sesiones ante complejo escenario nacional, priorizando agenda legislativa y económica. cubadebate.cu En un contexto marcado por múltiples desafíos, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) de Cuba se prepara para celebrar su Sexto Período de Sesiones de la Décima Legislatura, el próximo 18 de diciembre, bajo un formato y una agenda significativamente reajustados.
(2025-12-13). Esta noche en Cubavisión: Cuadrando la Caja sobre "Mercado cambiario en Cuba" . Segunda parte. cubadebate.cu øPodemos hablar en Cuba en términos de mafia para referirnos a ciertos grupos que están detrás del mercado cambiario ilegal? øQué delitos cometen y quiénes son las principales víctimas de estas prácticas ilegales? En contraposición a esto, øcómo vamos a organizar nuestro mercado cambiario oficial?. Si le cuadra debatir al respecto, °acompáñenos!.
(2025-12-13). Arribó a Santiago de Cuba donativo proveniente de Martinica. cubadebate.cu Un cargamento de 14.5 toneladas de medicamentos, alimentos, ropa y artículos de primera necesidad arribó a Santiago de Cuba como parte de un donativo proveniente de Lamentin, Martinica, destinado a apoyar a la población afectada por el paso del huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-13). ANPP reajusta su período de sesiones ante complejo escenario nacional, priorizando agenda legislativa y económica. cubadebate.cu En un contexto marcado por múltiples desafíos, la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) de Cuba se prepara para celebrar su Sexto Período de Sesiones de la Décima Legislatura, el próximo 18 de diciembre, bajo un formato y una agenda significativamente reajustados.
(2025-12-13). Esta noche en Cubavisión: Cuadrando la Caja sobre "Mercado cambiario en Cuba" . Segunda parte. cubadebate.cu øPodemos hablar en Cuba en términos de mafia para referirnos a ciertos grupos que están detrás del mercado cambiario ilegal? øQué delitos cometen y quiénes son las principales víctimas de estas prácticas ilegales? En contraposición a esto, øcómo vamos a organizar nuestro mercado cambiario oficial?. Si le cuadra debatir al respecto, °acompáñenos!.
(2025-12-12). Gaza truce at a crossroads. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Growing international pressure and unexpectedly strong Palestinian compliance are reshaping calculations around advancing the Gaza truce.
(2025-12-12). US government brands DACA recipient Yaa'kub Vijandre a "terrorist" for opposing genocide in Gaza. wsws.org The US government has held Vijandre, a Dallas resident, in immigration detention for over nine weeks despite admitting in court filings that he has committed no crimes and that the only "evidence" of his alleged "terrorism" consists of social media posts protected under the First Amendment.
(2025-12-12). US presses Israel to fund Gaza rubble removal as tensions grow. newarab.com 
The The request follows a year of devastating Israeli bombardment and demolition that left unprecedented levels of destruction throughout the territory. | The newspaper said Israel has agreed "in principle" to the demand, with the initial phase to begin in one neighbo…
(2025-12-12). Hillary Clinton Rebuked as Genocide Denier. consortiumnews.com The Lemkin Institute this week denounced the former secretary of state for trivializing young Americans' opposition to Israel's U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza. By Brett Wilkins Common Dreams The world's leading genocide prevention group this week accused former U.S. Secretary of State…
(2025-12-12). US briefly withheld intelligence from Israel during Biden era. newarab.com 
US intelligence officials temporarily suspended sharing some key information with In the second half of 2024, the US cut off a live video feed from a US drone over Gaza, which was being used by the Israeli government in its hunt for captives and Hamas fighters. The suspension lasted…
(2025-12-12). Stop The Hate UK: The Shadowy Israel-Aligned Group Targeting Mintpress. popularresistance.org A prolific writer who has penned 28 pro-Israel articles in the past two months alone, Sawer asked the British Palestinian journalist to respond to pro-Israel pressure group Stop The Hate U.K.'s campaign for him to be prosecuted for "anti-Semitic hate crimes." | Abul-Essad's "crime" was attending an October 2024 demonstration in London protesting an event featuring former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert speaking on the future of Gaza — a case that the Metropolitan Police have already looked into and dismissed. | Sawer has previous connections to Stop The Hate U.K.
(2025-12-12). NYT Editors Gaslight Readers Over Paper's Gaza Bias. fair.org 
(2025-12-12). Tucker Carlson visits wounded Palestinian refugees in Qatar. newarab.com 
American journalist Tucker Carlson released footage of himself visiting Palestinian refugees in Qatar on Thursday, alongside stinging criticism of Israel and the United States' support for it. | The conservative political commentator showed clips of his visit in the latest episode of the The Tucker Carlson Show titled "Why Are We Defending Mass Murder in Gaza? Because Our Greatest Ally Demands It". | "Among so-called 'civilised governments'. No one has behaved like Israel has behaved in Gaza in a very long time – 80 years at least," Carlson said. | "It's almost unbelievable. Tens of thousands of children killed,…
(2025-12-12). Freezing temperatures and floods kill infants and children in storm-battered Gaza. tehrantimes.com At least 11 Palestinians have died in storm-hit Gaza from cold and collapsing buildings within the last 24 hours, Middle East Eye reported Friday.
(2025-12-12). UN warns displaced Gazans at risk of deadly floods as shelter supplies blocked. moderndiplomacy.eu After two years of war, Gaza's infrastructure has been shattered, leaving hundreds of thousands of displaced people living in makeshift tents across rubble-filled areas. A tentative ceasefire has held since October, but conditions on the ground remain extremely harsh. Heavy rains this week swept through Gaza, flooding tents and temporary shelters, and exposing the severe …
(2025-12-12). Journalist Files Defense In Anti-Semitism Test Case. popularresistance.org Embattled Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis has filed her formal defense against the charge by the Zionist Federation of Australia that she is an anti-semite, telling a federal judge the allegation of racial vilification is really intended to smear legitimate criticism of Israel and stifle free speech. | In her 29-page filing, Kostakidis argues that her reporting on Israel's actions in Gaza did not target Jewish people but the Israeli government. Her posts on X had nothing to do with the "race or national or ethnic origin of Jewish Australians and/or Israeli Australians," she says.
(2025-12-12). Iron cage, hunger, meeting top Hamas official: Freed hostage reveals new details of Gaza captivity. haaretz.com Eitan Mor, who was among the 20 Israeli hostages released as part of the U.S.-brokered Gaza cease-fire deal in October, told an Israeli news site that the hunger in Gaza City began 'about a month' after October 7 — creating especially difficult conditions in the tunnels — and that he met the current leader of Hamas in Gaza twice…
(2025-12-12). Flooding destroys few remaining possessions of Palestinians in Gaza. aljazeera.com Palestinians in Gaza fled bombardment with what little they could carry. Those items are now destroyed by flooding.
(2025-12-12). Eurovision exposes ethical erosion. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The European Broadcasting Union's (EBU) decision to allow Israel into the 2026 Eurovision contest has triggered a wave of condemnation. The Swiss winner of 2024 announced they would return their trophy, arguing that Eurovision's stated values of "unity, inclusion and dignity for all" are fundamentally at odds with Israel's ongoing war on Gaza.
(2025-12-12). Gaza's Displaced Battle Floods Amid Shelter Shortages. devdiscourse.com Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are grappling with serious flooding as torrential rains swamp the region, severely affecting makeshift shelters. The UN International Organization for Migration revealed on Friday that essential materials like sandbags and timber are unable to reach the enclave.
(2025-12-12). Palestinians in Gaza are dying as the Israeli siege turns harsh winter weather deadly. mondoweiss.net 
Severe weather conditions in Gaza have claimed the lives of 13 people, including babies who froze to death, as Israel continues to block the entry of aid that could provide shelter to 1.5 million Palestinians living in worn-out tents.
(2025-12-12). Gaza Diary: They Bulldozed Mass Graves and Called It Peace. counterpunch.org 
A synecdoche is a figure of speech where an individual event is used to represent the whole story. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more exact and unnerving synecdoche for the Israeli genocide in Gaza than turning the strip's largest hospital into an unmarked mass grave. The 98 bodies discovered at Al Shifa Medical Complex were deeply buried under dirt, debris and garbage.. Some were elderly. Some young. Some showed signs of being shot at close range. Some showed signs of being shot at close range. Several had bullet holes in the skull. The bodies excavated from earlier mass grave sites at Al-Shifa and Nasser hosp…
(2025-12-12). Nobel Peace Prize Winner Who Wants the US To Attack Venezuela Says US Helped Her Escape. news.antiwar.com Maria Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader who wants the US to attack her country to oust President Nicolas Maduro, has traveled to Norway to receive her Nobel Peace Prize and said that she had help from the US to flee Venezuela. "Yes, we did get support from the United States' government," Machado said at …
(2025-12-12). 'Maduro will leave power': Machado vows Venezuela leadership change. aljazeera.com Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado says Maduro's presidency will end, aims for peaceful transition in Venezuela.
(2025-12-12). Voyage of the Damned: Blowing Up Boats and Breaking Down Bullshit. counterpunch.org 
Thug Life The Trump administration campaign of killing boatmen in the waters near Venezuela, part of its larger project of regime change aggression against the country, breaks, and blatantly defies, the most fundamental principles of American and international law. It's a crime, and all of its perpetrators, from the grotesque thug Hegseth, to any sub-thug
(2025-12-12). International Law and U.S./Trump Egocentrism. counterpunch.org 
What should be done about Donald Trump and the U.S. strikes on boats in the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans? Should we really be quibbling about who ordered the second strike on the survivors of the boat off the coast of Venezuela? By quibbling, "there's a risk … of losing sight of the forest for the tree, because the broader campaign is really problematic," an International Crisis Group expert told Robert Tait in The Guardian. Beyond the questions of who ordered the second strike or whether the drone strikes violated guidelines in U.S. military manuals, the larger issue is whether international law was violated.
(2025-12-12). Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life leaving Venezuela. geo.tv 
Nobel Peace Prize 2025 laureate Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gets out of a car in front of the Grand Hotel in Oslo, Norway, after an audience at the Royal Palace. — AFPVenezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize,…
(2025-12-12). The tactic of logistical strangulation: Extraterritorial seizures by the United States. uwidata.com By Dr. Fernando Esteche On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice executed a seizure warrant against the vessel "Skipper" in international waters off the coast of Venezuela. The indictment was based on previous 2022 sanctions against the vessel (when it sailed under the name "Adisa") for its involvement in an illicit oil shipping …
(2025-12-12). Obama's Powerpoint Death Parade Led To Trump's Venezuelan Killings. popularresistance.org The Trump administration's killings of scores of Venezuelans are provoking outrage across the Western Hemisphere. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently proclaimed, "We have only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." President Trump and Hegseth are cashing a blank check for carnage that was written years earlier by President Barack Obama. | In his 2017 farewell address, Obama boasted, "We have taken out tens of thousands of terrorists." Drone strikes increased tenfold under Obama, helping fuel anti—U.S. backlashes in several nations. | As he campaigned for the presidency in 2007, Sen. Barack Obama declared,…
(2025-12-12). Piracy and pressure: US push against Venezuela. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The confrontation between the United States and Venezuela in late 2025 is not a sudden flare-up but the continuation of Washington's long-standing pressure campaign.
(2025-12-12). Venezuelan president accuses the U.S. of piracy for oil theft: "Their mask has fallen off" radiohc.cu Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro denounced on Thursday the military assault, hijacking and theft of an oil tanker by the United States north of Trinidad and Tobago, as the vessel "entered the Atlantic." The president described this act as the beginning of a "new era of criminal naval piracy against the entire Caribbean."
(2025-12-12). Venezuela Charges Washington With 'Theft, Piracy'. popularresistance.org Venezuela has accused the US government of "blatant theft" and "piracy," following Washington's seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off the Latin American country's coast on 10 December. | The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry strongly condemned what it said was a "blatant theft and an act of international piracy, publicly announced by the President of the US, who confessed to the assault on an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea." | "Already in his 2024 campaign, [US President Donald Trump] openly stated that his objective has always been to keep Venezuelan oil without paying any consideration in return, making it clear th…
(2025-12-12). Trump hints at land strike, Venezuela's Maduro fires 'Pirates of Caribbean' Jibe. hindustantimes.com Following the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, President Donald Trump escalated tensions by warning that the United States could soon begin land operations against what he called Venezuela's narco-terrorism. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro issued a forceful rebuttal, accusing the U.S. of committing a criminal and illegal act that he described as piracy in the Caribbean after armed forces intercepted a commercial vessel carrying nearly two million barrels of paid Venezuelan oil. Maduro said the tanker was attacked far from Venezuelan waters near Grenada and claimed its crew had been ki…
(2025-12-12). White House plans oil blockade of Venezuela in drive for regime change. wsws.org Reuters reported Thursday that the US has assembled a "target list" of tankers for seizure of oil tankers as the administration openly declares its intention to overthrow Maduro.
(2025-12-12). U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-12-12). Iran Denounces US Seizure Of Venezuelan Oil Tanker As 'Piracy In Caribbean'. eurasiareview.com The Iranian embassy in Caracas on Thursday condemned the United States' seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker off the South American country's coast, calling the operation "piracy in the Caribbean Sea" and a clear breach of international law. | The embassy said in a statement that the action violated fundamental global norms. | "The illegal move by the US government to seize a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea without any justified or legal reason constitutes a blatant violation of international laws and regulations, including the inviolable principle of freedom of the seas and navigation," it said. | "'
(2025-12-12). Activists in New York City denounce Trump's 'no-fly zone'. workers.org 
New York City December 10 — Antiwar activists in the United States held a news conference today to protest the illegal "no-fly zone" U.S. President Donald Trump ordered for Venezuela. The order had prevented many activists from attending a solidarity meeting in Caracas, Venezuela. From the tone of today's protest, . . . |
(2025-12-12). USA and Venezuela. Fighting a fantasy cartel with a spear. indybay.org The US government has put a bounty of fifty million US dollars on his head. Maduro is not a fugitive; he conducts his government business in full view of the public. The Cártel de los Soles — the Cartel of the Suns — does not exist; it is a figment of the US government's imagination…
(2025-12-12). U.S. seizure of Venezuela's oil tanker is piracy. cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA condemns in the strongest terms the U.S. government's illegal seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker. Reports indicate it was en route to Cuba. This is an act of piracy and a brazen escalation of imperialist aggression against the people of Latin America. | Under the fraudulent pretext of combating "terrorism" and "drugs," this criminal action has two clear purposes. First, it is to provoke a conflict with the people of Venezuela, green-lighting a long-sought operation in order to seize the nation's vast oil resources for the profits of Big Oil. Secondly, this attack is also a deliberate as…
(2025-12-12). Analysis: The Islamic State's war on Christians in Congo. longwarjournal.org The Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP), locally known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), has killed almost 1,000 civilians this year, with the vast majority of its victims being Christian villagers. ISCAP has explicitly framed its attacks as a war against Congo's Christians. However, the group's rhetoric has changed in recent months to also focus on trying to convert Christians to Islam.
(2025-12-12). Iraqi pres. thanks Iran's support for his country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has attached great importance to his country's relations with Iran, stressing Baghdad's opposition to any hindering of those bilateral ties with Tehran.
(2025-12-12). The Gulf of America Is Back. wattsupwiththat.com With the December 10th lease sale, and the 29 that follow, the Gulf of America is once again positioned to anchor America's energy future, and our workforce has a reason to look forward with confidence.
(2025-12-12). When did the Nobel Peace Prize become a tool for US resource grabs? thecanary.co Regime-change pusher María Corina Machado getting the Nobel Peace Prize should make it clearer than ever that the award is just another tool for Western resource grabs in the Global South. But when did that start? Has it always been this awful? The Nobel prize may talk a good game about peace, human rights, and […] | By
(2025-12-12). First autumn snowfall blankets Shahr-e Kord. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Shahr-e Kord, the capital of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, is among Iran's highest-elevation cities and is typically one of the first regions to experience winter weather each year.
(2025-12-12). Israel carries out strikes on Lebanon despite renewed talks. newarab.com 
Israel carried out a series of strikes on areas of Israeli warplanes targeted Jarmak, Rihan, Brij-Jbaa, Ansar Zrarieh, Tibna, and Wadi Houmin, as well as the Hima area of the Bekaa Valley. | Israel said it was targeting Hezbollah training camps – a claim it has often made while continuing to strike Lebanon despite a ceasefire deal t…
(2025-12-12). CARTOONS: Mark David is putting down new roots. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-12). Trump signals on accepting West Bank annexation ignite backlash. newarab.com 
(2025-12-12). Friday 12/12: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org East Zayante Rd @ Sylvan Way near school bus stop #Zayante Felton CA 95018 Limited parking…
(2025-12-12). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-12). Amit Shah's Strategic Tamil Nadu Visit. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Tamil Nadu on December 15. During this visit, he plans to interact with BJP functionaries to bolster party strategies in the region, according to party officials.
(2025-12-12). Portuguese workers bring country to a halt in historic general strike. peoplesworld.org 
Tens of thousands of Portuguese workers walked off the job this week, dressed in workers' red, in the country's first general strike in 12 years. This massive show of force is a direct challenge to the right-wing government's aggressive assault on labor rights, wages, and collective bargaining. The nationwide strike action halted ports, grounded flights, …
(2025-12-12). Zelensky insists voters must approve any land concessions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on December 11 that no territorial concessions to end Russia's invasion will be made without the explicit approval of the Ukrainian people, either through elections or a national referendum. Speaking in Kyiv, he stressed that he has "no constitutional or moral right" to cede land such as the Russian-claimed Donbas, saying any settlement must comply with Ukraine's constitution and international law. His comments come as new peace proposals circulate, including ideas to freeze current front lines and offer security guarantees in exchange for neutrality.We he…
(2025-12-12). Austrian parliament approves hijab ban for under-14s in schools. newarab.com 
Austria's conservative-led government – under pressure with anti-immigration sentiment is running high – proposed the ban earlier this year, arguing it is aimed at protecting girls "from oppression". | In 20…
(2025-12-12). Soraya Aghaei proposed for election as IOC member. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The IOC Executive Board (EB) has decided to nominate Soraya Aghaei Haji Agha, a badminton player from Iran who competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and a member of the IOC Athletes' Commission (AC), as a candidate for IOC membership.
(2025-12-12). PM visits Belarus' pavilion at VDNKh in Moscow. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Turchin reviewed the range of Belarusian products presented | there and shared his views on the plans for modernizing the pavilion…
(2025-12-12). Yemen's War After Arab-Iran Normalization: Still A Proxy Battlefield? OpEd. eurasiareview.com This article examines the political dynamics and strategic consequences of Saudi Arabia and Iran's intervention in the Yemeni war, tracing how their rivalry and national security interests have turned Yemen into a proxy war arena. The conflict began with political tensions following the Arab Spring in 2011, accompanied by instability during the transition of power, socio-economic grievances, and a power vacuum. The Houthi rebellion in the north escalated into major conflict in 2015. External actors, including Saudi Arabia and Iran, exploited this situation to expand influence while pursuing national goals. Alt…
(2025-12-12). Maharashtra Legislature Enforces Strict Measures After Assembly Scuffle. devdiscourse.com The Maharashtra legislature's privileges committee proposed strict measures after a scuffle during the monsoon session, recommending a two-day 'civil custody' for two political supporters and banning their entry into Vidhan Bhavan for the rest of the assembly's duration until 2029.
(2025-12-12). Europe's war on democracy. strategic-culture.su By Lauren SMITH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The European political establishment has only grown more explicit in its contempt…
(2025-12-12). What makes a good delegate to Belarusian People's Congress? Mogilev residents weigh in. eng.belta.by On the sidelines of the extraordinary 11th Congress of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus, representatives of the Mogilev Regional Trade Union Association spoke with a BelTA correspondent about the essential qualities a delegate to the 7th Belarusian People's Congress should possess.
(2025-12-12). Women and the struggle against U.S. imperialism. cpusa.org 
This slightly edited report was presented on behalf of the Women's Commission to the CPUSA Peace Conference on Nov. 8, 2025. | The Communist Party USA is committed to defending rights for women and progressing the movement for broader gender liberation. It is with this commitment in mind — and our party's mission to eradicate the gender-based oppression imposed by capitalism — that we as the Women's Commission come into this Peace Conference with a call for our movement to take part in the peace movement and work towards a just transition to a peace economy. | The CPUSA approach to fighting for wom…
(2025-12-12). Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. fidh.org On the occasion of the World Human Rights Day, civil society organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the Hong Kong government to immediately release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. The authorities must stop suppressing individuals who exercise legitimate human rights work.
Joint NGO World Human Rights Day Statement_Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheu… by obsdefenders | – |
(2025-12-12). Suryakumar and Gill backed to regain India mojo for T20 World Cup. aljazeera.com India will defend their T20 World Cup title at the 2026 edition starting February, but form eludes captain and deputy.
(2025-12-12). Aerial video shows the devastation from Indonesia floods, landslides. aljazeera.com Nearly a million people have been displaced after flood waters devastated three provinces in Indonesia, including Aceh.
(2025-12-12). Wednesday 12/17: Webinar: Palestine Through My Eyes. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-12). Hungarian FM accuses NATO of sabotaging Ukraine talks. plenglish.com With his statement, the NATO Secretary General essentially stabbed the peace negotiations in the back. We Hungarians, as members of the bloc, reject the Secretary General's words! Szijjártó wrote on his Facebook page, where he described the provocative statements as irresponsible and dangerous. | The Hungarian Foreign Minister reacted to Rutte's speech last Wednesday at a forum in Berlin, in which he urged Europeans to prepare for a war like the one their "grandparents and great-grandparents" experienced, and reiterated that Ukraine's security is essential to that of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)…
(2025-12-12). Mexico threatens eight years of jail in crackdown on vape sales. geo.tv 
(2025-12-12). The unstoppable rise of Egyptian-American singer Norhan. newarab.com 
By day, she studied structural engineering; by night, she poured her soul into songwriting. | For 26-year-old Egyptian American singer-songwriter "I never thought music was possible for me as an Arab Muslim girl," she tells The New Arab. | "I had always told myself earlier that if music were an option, I probably wouldn't have got this degree." | But the truth is, music had been calling Norhan from the very start of her c…
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/13: Respect Our Seniors. indybay.org SFMTA Customer Service Center on Van Ness and Market Street…
(2025-12-12). Searching for the Truth — and Finding Unexpected Answers. whyy.org In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan published an influential paper called "On Being Sane in Insane Places." He described faking symptoms to be admitted to a psychiatric hospital and recruiting other pseudo patients to do the same. Decades later, journalist Susannah Cahalan made a startling discovery: Rosenhan had made up most of it. On this episode, when the truth is not what we expected.
(2025-12-12). Thailand parliament dissolved amid Cambodia clashes. newarab.com 
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, whose endorsement became effective on Friday with its publication in the Royal Gazette. | Anutin had signaled the move with a Facebook post late on Thursday…
(2025-12-12). Ethiopia: Systematic repression of human rights defenders exposes the failure of Post-2018 Reforms and reveals the urgent need of protection. fidh.org On International Human Rights Day, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) warns of an alarming escalation of repression in Ethiopia, as a new report published today reveals widespread patterns of arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, killings and exile targeting human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists.
Paris – Geneva, 10 December 2025. The report called « The Illusion of Progress: Ethiopia's human rights defenders under attack » is (…) | – |
(2025-12-12). FBI is making an enemies list—and most corporate media didn't even check it once. nationofchange.org The counter-revolution will not be televised.
(2025-12-12). Trump Order Threatens States That Enact AI Laws the Admin Deems "Excessive" truthout.org US President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order aimed at preventing state-level regulation of the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry, a gift to tech corporations that bankrolled his inauguration and are currently funding his White House ballroom project. Trump's order instructs the US Justice Department to establish an AI Litigation Task Force with a single mandate… |
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/13: Fascist Crawl/Billionaire Bash downtown Palo Alto. indybay.org Start at plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA…
(2025-12-12). The Nobel Peace Prize Desecrated Again. dissidentvoice.org When Alfred Nobel established his peace prize, he was guided by Bertha von Suttner, the most respected peace activist of the 1890s, who was revered by European heads of state and initiated high-level peace conferences. Nobel formulated three criteria for receiving his peace prize: The prize shall be awarded to the peace advocate who, during …
(2025-12-12). 50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025). capitalbnews.org 
Capital B is partnering with Herbert Lowe to publicize the 50th anniversary of the founding of the National Association of Black Journalists — and to commemorate the many notable contributions it and its membership have made to the profession, to our communities, and to democracy. The list names Capital B as one of the organizations …
(2025-12-12). Weekend Eats: Steak Au Poivre Ramen and a Holiday Market For Palestine. lataco.com Plus a new modern Indian restaurant with pork vindaloo croquettes and a breakfast spot for chicken katsu and waffles.
(2025-12-12). Government welcomes decline in poverty levels. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes decline in poverty levels | Government has welcomed the latest Poverty Trends in South Africa report released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which shows a significant decline in poverty levels over the past 17 years. ⚪ "The findings mark an important step forward in the country's ongoing efforts to reduce poverty, improve living conditions, and advance inclusive development," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Thursday. ⚪ According to the report, the proportion of South Africans living below the Lower-Bound Poverty Line (LBPL) set at R1 300 per person…
(2025-12-12). Transit of goods through Iran's land borders nears 11m tons in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's road transit of goods reached 10.97 million tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), driven by stronger activity in international freight corridors, the country's road transport authority said.
(2025-12-12). Para taekwondo athletes snatch three golds at 2025 AYPG. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iranian Para taekwondo athletes won three gold and one silver medals at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games on Friday.
(2025-12-12). PFF Urges Rukungiri to Vote NRM Out in Protest of Besigye's Incarceration. plusnews.ug 
Leaders of the Opposition People's Front for Freedom (PFF) have called on residents of Rukungiri District to vote out all National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in protest over the imprisonment of Dr Kizza Besigye, Sam Mugumya, and other political detainees, whom they described as "sons of the soil." Speaking on Thursday at the launch of …
(2025-12-12). Arab Cup 2025: UAE stun Algeria as Jordan march into the semis. thecanary.co On an exciting night of football, the UAE national team secured a place in the semi-finals of the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar after defeating Algeria on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in regular time. The UAE team played one of its best matches of the tournament, showing defensive solidity and mental strength, before sealing […] | By
(2025-12-12). AI outs Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as HKOPS author. onlineopinion.com.au New analysis suggests the Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine plan wasn't Ali Shihabi's brainchild at all, but a quiet geopolitical trial balloon launched by Mohammed Bin Salman himself.
(2025-12-12). The Empire Is Scrambling To Fully Dominate Latin America, And Other Notes. thealtworld.com 
US forces have When asked what would be done with the oil, President Trump told the press, "We keep it, I guess." | Meanwhile Chuck Schumer
(2025-12-12). Iran move down in FIFA Futsal Women's World Rankings. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iran moved down one place to 10th in the FIFA Futsal Women's World Ranking released on Friday.
(2025-12-12). UN: Dec. 12] Refugee-Boss Pick, No Peace in Congo Lots More. passblue.com 
(2025-12-12). ICE Prison's 911 Calls Overwhelm a Rural Georgia Emergency System. theintercept.com 
"Male detainee needs to go out due to head trauma," an employee at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's detention center in Georgia tells a 911 operator. | The operator tells the employee at Stewart Detention Center that there are no ambulances available. | "It's already out — on the last patient y'all called us with," the operator says. | "Is there any way you can get one from another county?" the caller asks. | "I can try," the operator says. "I can't make any promises, but I can try." | Listen to the 911 call: |
(2025-12-12). Tehran to host regional summit on Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Tehran is set to host a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.
(2025-12-12). Coins in sand: how the UAE draws in the global crypto community. scmp.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is rapidly cementing its position as a global leader in the digital asset sector on the back of its regulatory infrastructure and the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies, according to industry insiders at the fourth edition of Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). | Speaking at ADFW, the largest financial and investment gathering in the Middle East and North Africa, Binance co-CEO Richard Teng said the UAE had been at the industry's forefront, as capital city Abu…
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested in Iran, supporters say. aljazeera.com Rights groups say Mohammadi, who won 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, was detained at ceremony in northeastern city of Mashhad.
(2025-12-12). Trump as Nero: The Bible Condemns Rich Predators, Not Poor Trans Lovers. juancole.com (
(2025-12-12). People Not Politicians: 300,000 demand Missouri referendum to overturn GOP gerrymandering. peoplesworld.org 
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Over 300,000 Missourians are demanding an end to Republican efforts to gerrymander the state's districts and the right to choose their own electoral maps. That's the number of signatures gathered on a petition by the People Not Politicians coalition, a mass campaign of labor unions, faith organizations, and thousands of working-class volunteers. They're …
(2025-12-12). Vote NO on the UTR—WCCUSD tentative agreement! Teachers must seize control of the struggle and expand it! wsws.org After Teamsters shattered the strike's unity, UTR followed suit, imposing a sellout deal that betrays teachers and protects austerity.
(2025-12-12). Ukraine says it has regained ground from Russian forces in Kupiansk. longwarjournal.org Ukrainian forces appear to have regained ground in and around the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kupiansk, giving Kyiv a much-needed victory amid setbacks elsewhere on the battlefield and in peace negotiations.
(2025-12-12). Belarus NOC head hails IOC decisions as major step forward. eng.belta.by President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko commented on the decisions of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board made at the 14th Olympic Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland.
(2025-12-12). Tk 252 Crore And A Paper Trail: Why This Welfare Fund Case Is The Most Damaging Test Of Yunus' Credibility Analysis. eurasiareview.com Of the various legal challenges involving Muhammad Yunus in Bangladesh, none is as detailed or as consequential as the Tk 252 crore Grameen Telecom welfare fund case. Unlike broader debates shaped by politics or ideology, this case centres on a specific statutory obligation: money legally reserved for workers' welfare and the manner in which it was allegedly handled by the company's leadership. The evidence rests on court filings, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) charge sheets, official correspondence, and statements from employees — all now before the judiciary. | Bangladesh's labour law requires compan…
(2025-12-12). Who will win the Warner Bros battle — Netflix or Paramount? aljazeera.com How the acquisition of the legendary Hollywood studio Warner Bros could reshape the media landscape.
(2025-12-12). Global investment essential for sustainable return of refugees: Iran's UN envoy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —Iran's UN envoy to Geneva, Ali Bahreini, has called for the international community's investment in infrastructure, employment, education, and other services to improve conditions in Afghanistan for the sustainable return of refugees to their home countries.
(2025-12-12). When Marxist Intellectuals Collaborated With the CIA. counterpunch.org 
In agreement with the highly respected recent work of Daniel Immerwahr and David Vine and other contemporary radical scholars, Garbriel Rockhill's new book, Who Paid the Pipers of Western Marxism, The Intellectual World War. reinforces the by now quite widely-held notion that there is a US empire. Following World War II and the establishment of cold
(2025-12-12). What a surprise Reform councillor attends just one meeting and sends two emails in six months. thecanary.co A Freedom of Information request has revealed that a Reform UK county councillor — Shaun Knowles — has sent just two emails since his election in May. He's also attended the bare minimum number of meetings to avoid automatically losing his seat. We would say that this is a shocking waste of taxpayers' money. However, […] | By
(2025-12-12). Russian Central Bank Denounces EU Asset-Use Plan as Illegal. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's central bank has sharply condemned European Union proposals to use its frozen assets, calling the idea a direct violation of international law and the principle of sovereign immunity. The dispute centres on billions of euros held largely by the Brussels-based clearing house Euroclear, which Russia says it can no longer access because of EU …
(2025-12-12). Labour's employment manifesto betrayal was pointless. thecanary.co On the evening of 10 December, Conservatives and cross-bench peers voted to block Labour's Employment Rights Bill in the Lords. Instead, the peers backed a Conservative proposal for a review of Labour's plan to remove the compensation cap in cases of unfair dismissal. The news comes just two weeks after Labour dropped the guarantee of […] | By
(2025-12-12). 'Honduras Is a Country Still Recovering From a Coup the US Helped Enable': CounterSpin interview with Alex Main on Honduran election. fair.org 
(2025-12-12). Iran determined to implement partnership deal with Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed Iran's commitment to implementing the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the Russian Federation, which came into effect in early October.
(2025-12-12). Iran, Pakistan stress coordinated stances on regional issues. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underscored the need for stronger coordination on regional developments as well as full implementation of agreements between the two neighbors.
(2025-12-12). Trump's lock on Euro-PULS sparks German angst over control of NATO rockets. hindustantimes.com Germany bet big on a "Zeitenwende" rocket revolution—only to find Washington quietly holding the kill switch. After three years of lobbying two US administrations, Berlin has again been told it cannot plug its US-made GMLRS rockets into the new Euro‚ÄëPULS launchers it is buying for the Bundeswehr. That leaves fresh German systems unable to fire the very munitions NATO armies from Poland to the Baltics are standardizing around, and raises awkward questions about who really controls Europe's long‚Äërange firepower.
(2025-12-12). Violence against women increased in Panama. plenglish.com According to the study presented by Ombudsman Eduardo Leblanc, this country has made progress in legislation, but reality shows that it still does not adequately protect women. | "Femicides, physical and sexual violence, delayed care, and digital violence continue to put lives at risk," he emphasized. | In this regard, the official demanded strengthened inter-institutional coordination and guaranteed specific budgets for protection. | He also referred to the proposal to eliminate the Ministry of Women and revive the National Institute for Women under the umbrella of the Ministry of Social Development (Mides).
(2025-12-12). New Ultralight Radio Tags Are Tracking Monarch Butterflies in Santa Cruz. indybay.org SANTA CRUZ, Calif.; December 10, 2025—Scientists are now tracking the movements of imperiled monarch butterflies in Santa Cruz with the help of new ultralight radio tags.
(2025-12-12). Jharkhand Madua Kranti: A New Era for Millet Farming. devdiscourse.com The state of Jharkhand is set to witness a farming revolution with the rebranding of the Millet Mission. Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey announced, during a program in Ranchi, that the initiative will now be called 'Jharkhand Madua Kranti.'
(2025-12-12). Sudan: Reaching people in dire need as crisis deepens. icrc.org In Sudan, civilians are suffering immeasurably, with no way out in sight. No other war today is driving more people into displacement, severe hardship and a daily struggle to survive.
(2025-12-12). Trade unions from 27 countries condemn sanctions in joint statement at Minsk forum. eng.belta.by Participants of the international conference "Modern economic challenges and their impact on labor relations, the socio-economic situation of workers," held in Minsk on 11 December, issued a statement on the negative impact of sanctions.
(2025-12-12). Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry's Achim von Arnim. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen pays tribute to wine industry's Achim von Arnim | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has honoured South African-born Achim von Arnim, a pioneer of Cap Classique and founder of Haute Cabrière. | The Minister described Von Arnim, who passed away on Monday at the age of 80, as someone who did far more than craft exceptional wines but shifted the trajectory of an entire industry. | "It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Achim von Arnim, a man whose name is woven into the story of South African wine," the Minister said in a statement on Thursday. | With his curiosity, Steenhuisen sai…
(2025-12-12). Lukashenko meets with U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale…
(2025-12-12). Nas Daily and Ms. Rachel: A tale of two YouTubers. newarab.com 
Last week, the news gave us a stark lesson in moral absurdity. Two seemingly unrelated events showed us just how warped the narratives of Western media are and how much effort is being put into policing the discourse on Palestine and Israel. | At the start of December, pro-Israel group Stop Antisemitism announced that Rachel Griffin Accurso – known to children and parents everywhere as Ms. Rachel — had been She managed to make the list ahead of far-right figures lik…
(2025-12-12). Get ready for a Netanyahu-friendly probe bashing the IDF just before the election. haaretz.com The investigation by Israel's state comptroller will suffice with minor reprimands of political leaders while focusing on the security establishment's blunders. Until then, related witch hunts and harassment efforts will escalate…
(2025-12-12). European powers strive to prolong war in Ukraine. wsws.org After four years of war, hundreds of thousands of soldiers killed, and millions of refugees, NATO's war against Russia has reached an impasse.
(2025-12-12). The Secret Agent (Review). nacla.org 
Q&A with Director, Kleber Mendonàßa Filho, Actor, Wagner Moura, and Producer, Emilie Lesclaux, at Angelika Film Center in NYC on December 2, 2025. (Arien Chang) | This month, The Secret Agent, the latest film by renowned Brazilian director Kleber Mendonàßa Filho, hit theaters in the United States after its November premiere in Brazil. The feature was highly anticipated since its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, where Mendonàßa won Best Director and Wagner Moura won Best Actor. The film is Brazil's official submission to the 2026 Academy Awards and was recently nominated for three…
(2025-12-12). UN-sanctioned migrant smuggler killed in western Libya. newarab.com 
Ahmed Oumar al-Fitouri al-Dabbashi, nicknamed Ammu, was killed in the western city of Sabratha when security forces raided his hideout. The raid came in response to an attack on a security o…
(2025-12-12). Glovo Academy debut empowers Ugandan SMEs. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo, one of the leading technology platforms operating in Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, has successfully held the first-ever Glovo Academy edition in Kampala, Uganda. Designed to empower local small and medium businesses, the program equips partners with essential operational, digital, and financial skills to adapt to emerging technologies …
(2025-12-12). Israeli occupying forces advance towards Quneitra villages. plenglish.com According to sources cited by the official agency SANA, the patrol left the base at Adnaniyah and headed towards the towns of Um Al-Adham and Rwehina, passing through Rasm Al-Halabi, Al-Mushayrifah and Um Batinah before retreating to their initial positions. | During the aggression, which occurred while fighters were flying over southern Syria, no clashes or casualties were reported. | The occupation forces have perpetuated various violations in their incursions into Syrian territory, including the demolition of land and houses, as well as the detention of civilians. | According to the Golan Foundation, since th…
(2025-12-12). Labour gov't in UK weakens crucial right to trial by jury. themilitant.com LONDON — The Labour government in the U.K. is looking to restrict the fundamental right of an accused person to be tried by a jury of their peers. This right is deeply in the interests of all working people. The government is also proposing to remove the automatic right of appeal. | Justice Secretary David Lammy reported the proposals to Parliament Dec. 2, seeking to cut in half the number of jury trials in England and Wales and replace them with court cases of just one judge. | The proposals limit the right to jury trials to crimes that would carry sentences of more than three years on conviction, and for…
(2025-12-12). Traders In Kumi Decry Shortage of Public Latrines. plusnews.ug 
Traders in Kumi Municipality are raising concerns over an acute shortage of public latrines, a situation they say has disrupted business operations and exposed residents to serious health risks. With no adequate sanitation facilities in high-traffic areas, many residents have resorted to open defecation in corridors, unfinished buildings, and even in kaveras (plastic bags). Vendors warn that …
(2025-12-12). Poll: Likud largest party in Knesset, but coalition still lacks majority in case of elections. haaretz.com Likud remains the largest in the Knesset with 27 seats, two up from last week, a Channel 12 News poll finds. Former PM Naftali Bennett's party gains one seat to reach 22, while Yair Golan's Democrats party drops one seat to 11 and Smotrich's Religious Zionism party falls below the threshold…
(2025-12-12). India's Russian Oil Imports Surge Amid Western Sanctions. devdiscourse.com India's imports of Russian crude oil reached a five-month peak in November, amounting to €2.6 billion, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. This increase reflects a 4% rise from October, positioning India as the second-largest global importer of Russian oil, trailing only China.
(2025-12-12). Which Muslim-majority countries allow alcohol consumption. newarab.com 
Last month, Saudi Arabia made international headlines by quietly expanding access to
(2025-12-12). UNITE HERE Local 1 and Supporters Rally at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace to Fight for Just Union Contract. wibailoutpeople.org 
UNITE HERE Local 1 Photos from December 10, 2025 Yesterday, workers of the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace spoke out about their struggle to afford basic necessities — food, housing, and healthcare. According to the report released this week: 33% of surveyed workers said they or someone in their household have skipped medical services because they …
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/13: AI & the Future of San Francisco and the World. indybay.org
(2025-12-12). Mass protests force Bulgarian PM to resign as government collapses. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov abruptly resigned on Thursday, stepping down just minutes before a scheduled no-confidence vote in parliament, following the massive December 10 protests in which tens of thousands took to the streets of Sofia and other major cities demanding an end to systemic corruption and economic mismanagement.Zhelyazkov said he was responding to the "voice of the people," bringing an early end to his center-right GERB-led coalition, which had been in power for less than a year. His resignation now places responsibility on President Rumen Radev, who publicly backed the demo…
(2025-12-12). Trump's Empire of Hubris and Thuggery. dissidentvoice.org The president's latest National Security Strategy memorandum treats the freedom to coerce others as the essence of US sovereignty. It is an ominous document that will—if allowed to stand—come back to haunt the United States. The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) recently released by President Donald Trump presents itself as a blueprint for renewed American strength. …
(2025-12-12). Positions are set, but not the trajectory: "Terror-free Türkiye" process and integration of the SDF into the Syrian state. uwidata.com The March 10, 2025, agreement between the SDF and the Damascus government included provisions on overcoming religious and sectarian divisions, officially recognizing the Kurds and securing their constitutional and citizenship rights and establishing a ceasefire across all of Syria. Regarding the country's territorial and administrative structure, the most important article concerned the integration of the …
(2025-12-12). Elite cheats slip through net as anti-doping system has 'stalled', says AIU. aljazeera.com Athletics Integrity Unit Chair David Howman delivered the warning about the system's inability to outsmart cheats.
(2025-12-12). Al-Nusra Leader Meets CIA Officials. voicesfromsyria.com Original Link Here: Hands OFF Syria According to former Austrian general, Matthias Ghalem, who was leading international troops in occupied Golan Heights, al-Nusra Front leader Abu-Mohammad al-Jolani signed a financial-military contract to confront upcoming military and security challenges in southern Syria in near future. According to Ghalem who quoted Colonel Ahmed al-Naameh, head of the …
(2025-12-12). Mexico is Transforming for the Good. dissidentvoice.org On Saturday, December 6 an estimated 600 thousand persons packed the huge "Zocalo" plaza in Mexico City to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Mexico's "Transformation." President Claudia Sheinbaum, after one year in power, gave a powerful speech outlining the progress Mexico is making as well as specific goals, plans and promises for the remainder of …
(2025-12-12). Liverpool boss Slot to hold talks with Salah amid tension. newarab.com 
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said he would speak to Salah also said he had no relationship with the Dutch manager, when he…
(2025-12-12). BSW Congress: Why Sahra Wagenknecht's party in Germany is not an anti-war party. wsws.org The Wagenknecht party is responding to falling poll numbers by continuing its anti-war rhetoric in order to win back voters, while ruthlessly pressing ahead with its right-wing, pro-capitalist programme. This exposes all its bluster against war as empty chatter.
(2025-12-12). Arab celebration of unity and culture in the fan zones of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025. thecanary.co 
The fan zones of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025‚Ñ¢ welcomed tens of thousands of fans in a festive atmosphere that brought visitors together in a vibrant space reflecting the unity and diversity of Arab culture. Located around the six stadiums hosting the tournament, these zones allow fans to enjoy rich cultural experiences, including folkloric […] | By
(2025-12-12). Firefighter killed, homes destroyed in Australian bushfires. wsws.org Record temperatures, strong winds and a high fuel load built up over several wet years created the conditions for catastrophic fires last week in New South Wales and Tasmania.
(2025-12-12). Kazakhstan's nuclear cooperation with China: Big risks but small rewards? globalvoices.org 
China is looking to 'go global' with its nuclear power industryOriginally published on This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone an…
(2025-12-12). Rule of Law Backsliding in France. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Riot police barricade, Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, December 8, 2018. | © 2018 Human Rights Watch | On December 9, CIVICUS Monitor, a nongovernmental group assessing civic freedoms globally, downgraded France's civic space from "narrowed" to "obstructed."The downgrade is the result of years of attacks on civic space, marked by "escalating police violence, surveillance practices, and arrests of protesters, targeting of journalists, and persistent restrictions on fundamental rights," according to CIVICUS. The French government is also increasingly using heavy-handed administrative me…
(2025-12-12). Madison's Holiday Fantasy in Lights Brought to the Public by IBEW Local 159 and Other Union Sponsors and Volunteers. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-12). Law enforcement intensifies operations for festive season. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement intensifies operations for festive season | At least 800 National Road Traffic Law-Enforcement Officers, supported by various other law enforcement agencies, will be deployed throughout the festive season to monitor compliance with traffic regulations and maintain safety. | "We began the law enforcement operations in November at an intensified pace. It's been a year-long campaign, and we have increased our efforts in November and December and will continue doing so through to the end of January," Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa said on Friday. | He was addressing members of the media…
(2025-12-12). Tunisia opposition figure Abir Moussi jailed for 12 years. newarab.com 
A fierce critic of both
(2025-12-12). Bridging Blocks The American Dream or the American Fantasy? whyy.org Is the American dream realistic in the context of when it was written? Is it realistic and attainable now?
(2025-12-12). Will Egypt-Haftar deal in East Med provoke Turkey's ire. newarab.com 
The planned agreements were announced in Cairo…
(2025-12-12). Chinese film based on true story of Nanjing tragedy screened in Minsk. eng.belta.by The film Dead to Rights revisits this historical period and tells the story of how local residents of Nanjing risked everything to preserve the negatives documenting the atrocities of the Japanese invaders.
(2025-12-12). Kyaddala ne KCB campaign concludes with grand prize-giving. independent.co.ug 
The Sunset of Kyaddala becomes the launchpad for KCB Kikapu festive rewards campaign. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has today officially concluded its highly successful Kyaddala ne KCB savings campaign and ushered in its exciting festive promotion, KCB Kikapu. Together, these initiatives mark distinct seasons in the customer journey: one …
(2025-12-12). Bridging Blocks Beyond Borders: Challenges and Opportunities of Human Migration. whyy.org Is there a universal solution? What are the opportunities and challenges that come with immigration?
(2025-12-12). Pezeshkian urges enhanced cooperation between Iran, Myanmar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the potential for deeper ties with Myanmar, particularly in the fields of culture and commerce.
(2025-12-12). Philippines typhoon survivors take Shell to court over climate damage. thecanary.co A group of over 100 Filipinos is seeking financial compensation from Shell. This is after the super typhoon Odette devastated their communities. The landmark case against the UK's biggest oil company argues that it contributed to climate change. And they say this made typhoon Odette more likely and more severe. The case could have a major […] | By
(2025-12-12). Israel is Sinking into the Abyss of Netanyahu's Dictatorship. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — It appears unlikely that the
(2025-12-12). Trump Threatens to Cut State Funding Over 'Anti-Innovation' AI Laws. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump has issued an executive order warning that states with restrictive artificial intelligence regulations risk losing access to a massive $42 billion federal broadband fund. Trump argues that the U.S. needs a single, national AI approval system because state-by-state rules slow innovation and weaken America in global competition, especially against China.Meanwhile, many states …
(2025-12-12). Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017. newarab.com 
The expansion of In 2025, "plans for nearly 47,390 housing units were advanced, approved, or tendered, compared with some 26,170 in 2024," the report said. |
(2025-12-12). Tehran on path to becoming city of life and tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Measures taken in various areas of Tehran in recent years have brought the capital city one step closer to transforming from a 'city of work' to a 'city of life and tourism' destination.
(2025-12-12). Fatal Accident Halts Athens Ellinikon Megaproject Workers Strike for Safety. thinktank.pk Construction at Athens' landmark Ellinikon megaproject came to a standstill after a young Egyptian construction worker fell to his death. The tragedy sparked a strike, with workers and unions demanding stronger safety standards and condemning long shifts and unsafe working conditions. Riot police monitored protests as crowds gathered to mourn the victim and call for …
(2025-12-12). 'US Is Isolating Itself, Its Power Is Fading Because of BRICS': Jeffrey Sachs Tears into Trump. infobrics.org BRICS are saying we don't need to be under the thumb of a US empire, says economist Jeffrey Sachs…
(2025-12-12). Wildlife Department Urges Southern California, Central Coast Puma Protections. indybay.org SACRAMENTO, December 10, 2025 — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today that protections for mountain lion populations ranging from the Bay Area and the Central Coast to Southern California are warranted under the state's Endangered Species Act.
(2025-12-12). Afghan IOC member hopes Taliban dialogue sparks u-turn over women's rights. geo.tv 
Afghanistan's International Olympic Committee member Samira Asghari is seen is this undated image. — X@iocmedia
(2025-12-12). Cultural tourism is effective tool of public diplomacy, Iranian ambassador to Turkey says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Cultural tourism is effective in increasing mutual understanding, bringing nations closer together, and developing sustainable cooperation, and this area is an effective tool of public diplomacy, said Iranian Ambassador to Turkey Mohammad-Hassan Habibollahzadeh.
(2025-12-12). Nepal Counts $586 Million Economic Blow from 'Gen Z' Anti-Graft Protests. moderndiplomacy.eu Nepal's government says the youth-led anti-corruption protests that erupted in September and ultimately forced Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli to resign have inflicted more than $586 million in damage on the country's $42 billion economy. The demonstrations, driven largely by Gen Z activists frustrated with political corruption, spiralled into nationwide unrest that left 77 people …
(2025-12-12). Lukashenko praises Trump's recent actions. eng.belta.by "They say Trump likes flattery. But that is not my intention. I must say, I have been very impressed with his recent actions," the president said.
(2025-12-12). Pakistan Must Add Gold Backed Funds OpEd. eurasiareview.com Pakistan's financial regulators often speak of diversification, innovation, and deepening of markets — yet these ambitions rarely translate into actionable reforms. One opportunity stands out, both practical and low-risk, and yet remains untouched – the introduction of gold-backed funds. With the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) holding nearly 50 tons of gold in its reserves, the country is well-positioned to convert a fraction of its dormant assets into market-enabling financial instruments. | Global central banks have already moved in this direction. In dozens of jurisdictions, gold is no longer treated as…
(2025-12-12). Bridging Blocks Aging in the City. whyy.org Is Philadelphia doing all it can to ensure its older residents can retire in comfort and security? What is it like for older residents in the city?
(2025-12-12). Brotherhood role in Sudan's war laid bare as leaders admit controlling majority of fighters. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – New statements from well-known Islamist leaders have brought back up the debate about the Muslim Brotherhood's role in the ongoing conflict in Sudan. These statements go against repeated denials from Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and show how deeply involved the movement is in the military. Burhan keeps saying that the army has nothing to do with the Brotherhood, but Ahmed Abbas, who used to be the governor of Sennar under Omar al-Bashir, publicly said that the Islamic Movement is still very much involved in the fighting. Abbas said in a video that was shared online that "the Islamic Movement is cu…
(2025-12-12). Iran win 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Iran's boys' team defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 (15-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-17) at the 2025 ISF U15 World School Volleyball Championship final on Friday.
(2025-12-12). Saturday 12/13: Virtual Coverage of The Campaign to Free Dr. Abu Safiya. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qY5v……
(2025-12-12). Iranian Baluch separatist factions establish Popular Fighters Front coalition. longwarjournal.org Iranian Baluch separatist factions have formed a new coalition known as the Popular Fighters Front (JMM), presenting themselves as a unified movement against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The coalition's manifesto outlines its constituent groups, including PADA Baluch, Harakat-e Nasr, Jaish al Adl, the Mohammad Rasulullah network, and independent fighters, and frames its mission as defending the "dignity, culture, and political identity" of the Baluch people while appealing to broader Iranian opposition forces. JMM has already claimed responsibility for a December 2025 attack in Zahedan that left four of Iran's I…
(2025-12-12). TTP: External Patrons, Local Rejection, And Collapse Of Power-Driven Agenda OpEd. eurasiareview.com In the evolving security landscape of the region, few groups have exposed their own hollowness as dramatically as the so-called FAK network—a violent, power-hungry entity operating from Afghan soil, driven not by ideology or grievance but by brute opportunism. For years, hostile external agencies, particularly RAW and elements within GDI, have propped up FAK to destabilize Pakistan. Yet today, despite a meticulously crafted facade of strength, the outfit finds itself on the verge of collapse. The decline of FAK is not accidental—it is the result of Pakistan's sustained counterterrorism strategy and…
(2025-12-12). Blanked: A Tale of Two Books. dissidentvoice.org A significant feature of the propaganda system is the suppression of clearly important, credible books which are nevertheless deemed unfit for review in the 'respectable mainstream'. In 2025, two important — indeed, groundbreaking — bestselling books about British politics were published which were almost entirely ignored by the state-corporate media. These were The Fraud: Keir …
(2025-12-12). 2025: The year the US gave up on climate, and the world gave up on us. grist.org 
As the year comes to a close, 2025 looks like a turning point in the world's fight against climate change. Most conspicuously, it was the year the U.S. abandoned the effort. The Trump administration pulled out of the 2015 Paris Agreement, which unites virtually all the world's countries in a voluntary commitment to halt climate change. And for the first time in the 30-year history of the U.N.'s international climate talks, the U.S. did not send a delegation to the annual conference, COP30, which took place in Belém, Brazil. | The Trump administration's assault on climate action has been far from symbolic. Over…
(2025-12-12). How does sectarianism impact daily life in Lebanon? aljazeera.com We look at the sectarianism that persists in Lebanon, undermining the country's unity.
(2025-12-12). YouTube And Big Tech Censorship Threatens Global Accountability. popularresistance.org In a stark escalation undermining global efforts to preserve accountability for Israeli violations, Palestinian civil society organizations have been hit by an unprecedented campaign to erase their digital archives and silence their documentation work. | What began as a U.S. political decision has now translated into sweeping and coordinated digital censorship, threatening decades of human rights documentation that formed the backbone of Palestinian legal submissions to international courts. | For years, Palestinian human rights groups have meticulously collected evidence of Israeli abuses, from targeted killings…
(2025-12-12). Russia's Medical Tourism Surge to China: The Growing Attraction of Chinese Healthcare for Russian Visitors. infobrics.org China has grown in popularity as a destination for medical tourists in recent years, especially those from Russia. China's implementation of a visa-free entry policy for Russian nationals, which went into effect on September 15, 2025, is primarily to blame for this increase…
(2025-12-12). Syria Welcomes US House Vote To End 'Caesar Act' Sanctions. eurasiareview.com A vote by the US House of Representatives in favor of ending tough sanctions on Syria was welcomed by Damascus on Thursday as a "pivotal moment." | The "Caesar Act" sanctions regime was imposed in 2020 against former President Bashar Assad's government over the human-rights abuses carried out during the civil war. | The move to repeal the sanctions, seen as a crucial step for the Syrian Arab Republic's economic recovery, is contained in a wide-ranging defense bill that the lower house of Congress backed on Thursday. | The Syrian Foreign Ministry said the vote "paves the way for a broader economic recovery and…
(2025-12-12). Ten Damning Revelations in Congressional Probe Into U.S. Citizens Unlawfully Detained by Federal Immigration Agents. lataco.com "At least you'll have an exciting story to tell when you go back to school," one federal agent told a detained 15-year-old child with special needs. The report includes three U.S. Citizens from the L.A. area, speaking out for the first time and a six-year-old child with autism kidnapped in Massachusetts.
(2025-12-12). Expert: Europe is sidelined in USA-Russia peace plan for Ukraine. eng.belta.by In his opinion, the real talks will actually take place between Russia and the United States. "Everyone else will just follow Washington's orders to the letter," Mikhail Onufriyenko is convinced.
(2025-12-12). Iran arrests Nobel-prize winning activist Narges Mohammadi. newarab.com 
Iranian security forces on Friday "violently" arrested
(2025-12-12). UN Human Rights Day for Immigrants is on ICE. indybay.org Human Rights activists observing Human Rights Day rallied at San Francisco City Hall to show support for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights signed in Paris in 1948, stressing the need now more than ever for its application in an era seeing a rise in Fascism.
(2025-12-12). Vote counting commission of Belarusian People's Congress reviews voting procedures. eng.belta.by A meeting chaired by Inna Medvedeva, Chairperson of the vote counting commission of the Belarusian People's Congress, was held at the Central Election Commission ahead of the major political event.
(2025-12-12). Thursday 12/18: Block The Bombs Virtual Action Hour. indybay.org Online | masspeaceaction.org/event/block-the-bomb……
(2025-12-12). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic,…
(2025-12-12). Amnesty International reports torture and human rights violations at "Alligator Alcatraz" indybay.org Alligator Alcatraz a.k.a. Everglades Detention Facility…
(2025-12-12). YouTube Wipes UK Journalist's Archive After Israeli-Linked Pressure. popularresistance.org 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.
(2025-12-12). Explained: Can Egypt benefit from Chinese tariff exemptions. newarab.com 
In November, China
(2025-12-12). 'Barristas Vs. Billionaires' Film Screening Well Received in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
South Central Federation of Labor: Barristas vs Billionaires is an engaging and powerful documentary that tells the story of workers who are rising up, organizing, and taking collective action against corporate greed. It's a story of democracy vs oligarchy. Thank you to the Progressive magazine for hosting, the stagehands at the Barrymore, and of course …
(2025-12-12). Security Council names security priorities in Belarus' new development program. eng.belta.by A key item on the agenda is the approval of the country's social and | economic development program for 2026-2030. One of its priorities is | strengthening the state's defense capability and developing the economic…
(2025-12-12). Persian art of Ayeneh-Kari added to UNESCO intangible heritage list. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ayeneh-Kari, the art of mirror-work in Persian architecture, was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Thursday following a decision by the Intergovernmental Committee meeting in New Delhi.
(2025-12-12). Stanbic Bank Uganda invests in the golf stars of tomorrow. independent.co.ug 
Uganda Ladies Golf Union unveils Stanbic Bank as title sponsor for the Inaugural Annual Stanbic Junior Golf Championships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When 11-year-old Henry Michael Nimoh tees off in the Inaugural Annual Stanbic Junior Golf Championships on December 14, he believes he will be taking a first important step to turning professional …
(2025-12-12). India's Tactical Sky Paradox: Theaterization, Land Warfare, And The Future Of Joint Command Analysis. eurasiareview.com India's theatreisation debate has brought renewed attention to a layer of the battlespace that most armies once treated as a doctrinal afterthought: the air littoral. This low-to-medium altitude zone, where drones, loitering munitions, attack helicopters, MANPADS teams and SHORAD networks collide in real time, now shapes outcomes on the ground far more directly than traditional air superiority at medium or high altitudes. For India, whose primary military challenges lie on the land frontier, this zone is no longer peripheral. It is the critical extension of the land battlefield. | The Air Littoral as a Lan…
(2025-12-12). Supporting the voice of documentary filmmakers in Bishkek. fidh.org Like every year, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) supports the independent documentary film festival BIR DUINO, which opens this Saturday, 13 December, in Bishkek. Ilya Nuzov, Director of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk at FIDH, will be part of the jury.
Paris, Bishkek, 11 December 2025. Documentary filmmakers from around the world, human rights defenders, artists and citizens gather there to keep alive a space of freedom that is becoming increasingly fragile. (…) | – |
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). Court Sets December 22 for Ruling on Bail of NUP Supporters. plusnews.ug 
Mbarara Magistrates' Court has set December 22 as the date for ruling on the bail applications of 40 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters charged with obstructing a law enforcement officer. The ruling date was set on Thursday by Acting Chief Magistrate Alex Baguma after hearing submissions from both the prosecution and the defence. The accused …
(2025-12-12). Trip to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan fruitful: Pezeshkian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran says that his trip to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan and meetings with officials and leaders of several countries yielded good results.
(2025-12-12). China: Veteran Journalist Charged with 'Picking Quarrels'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Du Bin, 2013. | © 2013 VOA/Wikimedia | (New York) — Chinese authorities have formally charged well-known journalist and author Du Bin (ÊùúÊñå) with "picking quarrels and provoking trouble," Human Rights Watch said today. Police in Beijing took Du, 53, into custody on October 15, 2025, a day before he had scheduled trip to Japan, his sister said in a statement. He has since been held at Beijing's Shunyi Detention Center. He faces up to 5 years in prison under article 293 of China's Criminal Law, and up to 10 years if found to be "seriousl…
(2025-12-12). Peace Falters As Fighting In Eastern DR Congo Raises Fears Of Regional War. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | Civilians across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are facing collapsing health services and mass displacement as fighting spreads, undermining recent peace efforts and raising fears of a wider regional crisis. | A new offensive by the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 mars (AFC/M23) has reignited large-scale hostilities in South Kivu, just days after international agreements were signed to de-escalate the conflict. | The renewed fighting has caused civilian casualties, destroyed infrastructure and driven hundreds of thousands from their homes, according to United Nations off…
(2025-12-12). House Passes Bill to Undo Trump Order to End Federal Workers' Bargaining Rights. truthout.org The House has voted on a bipartisan basis to restore labor rights to 1 million federal workers after President Donald Trump yanked them away in an executive order earlier this year, in a rare show of defiance against the president by over a dozen GOP members. In a 231 to 195 vote on Thursday afternoon, the House passed the Protect America's Workforce Act, which would nullify Trump's orders in… |
(2025-12-12). 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.
(2025-12-12). Insight from the Bro-Tex Raid: What Activists Saw While Confronting ICE. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-12-12). One million fans in the stands; Arab Cup 2025 records largest attendance in its history. thecanary.co In an exceptional achievement reflecting the growing popularity of Arab football, total attendance at the Arab Cup Qatar 2025 has surpassed the one-million-fan mark after just 28 matches, up to the end of the quarter-finals. This unprecedented milestone places the 2025 edition at the top of Arab tournaments in terms of attendance and confirms both […] | By
(2025-12-12). Kyrgyzstan: FIDH Delegation Barred from Entering Kyrgyzstan Following FIDH's Designation as "Undesirable" by Russia. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), strongly condemns the politically motivated refusal by the Kyrgyzstani authorities to allow a delegation of FIDH representatives into Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Paris, 12 December 2025. On the early morning of 12 December 2025, Kyrgyzstani border guards at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek denied three (…) | – |
(2025-12-12). Cuba reaffirms ties with Eurasian Economic Union. radiohc.cu Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba, reaffirmed today the commitment to continue strengthening ties with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), during his virtual participation in the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, held in Moscow, Russian Federation. | According to sources from the Presidency, the head of government thanked Belarus, in its capacity as pro tempore president of the Union, for the invitation to participate in the meeting, and highlighted the importance of consolidating cooperation with member and observer states. | Marrero explained that Cuba could not attend…
(2025-12-12). Thursday 12/11: SF General UCSF Rally to Protest Murder of UPTE CWA Social Worker. indybay.org In front of SF General Hospital on Potrero Avenue…
(2025-12-12). Chi governa davvero a Washington? strategic-culture.su Chi governa davvero a Washington? Nel 2017 in una "Ho già parlato con tre presidenti degli Stati Uniti. Loro vanno e vengono, ma la politica rimane sempre la stessa. Sapete perch…
(2025-12-12). Réquiem por el comandante Raúl Díaz-Argàºelles García. cubadebate.cu Raúl Díaz-Argàºelles García, es símbolo de los cubanos que combatieron en àÅfrica, de manera particular en Angola. En vida contó con el respeto y la admiración de todos con los que compartió trincheras en las guerras contra el colonialismo y el apartheid.
(2025-12-12). Presentan volumen sobre el surgimiento del béisbol en Cuba. radiohc.cu El libro 'El juego galante, béisbol y sociedad en La Habana (1861-1895)', del doctor Félix Julio Alfonso, fue presentado este jueves en la biblioteca Martí, de la central ciudad de Santa Clara. | El volumen, de más de 700 páginas, de la editorial Letras Cubanas, formó parte de la conferencia científica y eventos relacionados Identidad, Sociedad y Cultura, la historia compartida del béisbol en Cuba, el Caribe y Estados Unidos. | En el prólogo, Roberto González, de Yale University, señaló: En el juego galante hay amplia información sobre las publicaciones de la época, con fascinantes ilustraciones que incluyen fotos…
(2025-12-12). Ingenieros namibios se harán máster en Cuba. radiohc.cu 
La formación de los recursos humanos en Cuba, ha sido una de las áreas de cooperación con Namibia que se ha incrementado en los últimos años. Alcanzó la cifra de 1 325 profesionales egresados hasta la fecha, todos con becas gratuitas ofertadas por el gobierno de la nación africana. | La namibia Katrina Nahenda, de 30 años, visita por primera vez a Cuba junto a otros 50 colegas con el propósito de concluir una maestría en obras de ingeniería civil por dos años. | Todos llegaron en el mes de octubre de 2024, gracias a un acuerdo bilateral entre los dos gobiernos, que luego ofreció las becas gratuitas para la super…
(2025-12-12). Jefe de Estado cubano dialogó con presidente de gestores españoles. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel sostuvo en la tarde de este jueves un encuentro de cortesía con Fernando Jesús Santiago Ollero, presidente del Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de España, en el Palacio de la Revolución. | Fuentes de la Presidencia precisaron que en la reunión, donde participó Oscar Silvera Martínez, ministro de Justicia, Díaz-Canel agradeció el apoyo brindado por la organización española al desarrollo de servicios jurídicos en Cuba. | El jefe de Estado señaló que la colaboración no se limita a la moderni…
(2025-12-12). Díaz-Canel conversó con presidente de gestores españoles. cubadebate.cu Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, sostuvo en la tarde de este jueves un encuentro de cortesía con Fernando Jesús Santiago Ollero, presidente del Colegio de Gestores Administrativos de España, en el Palacio de la Revolución.
(2025-12-12). Ministerio Público de Honduras revela nuevos audios sobre el fraude electoral (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El Ministerio Público y la Unidad de Delitos Electorales presentaron este jueves nuevos audios que relacionan a la consejera Cossette López en supuestas instrucciones irregulares durante el proceso eleccionario de Honduras, del cual se desconocen los resultados oficiales tras 11 días desde su celebración.
(2025-12-12). Milwaukee, December 15, 2025: Support Judge Hannah Dugan! Rally and News Conference! wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera Join Milwaukee coalition members representing labor, immigrant rights, and faith organizations for a rally and press event the morning of Judge Hannah Dugan's trial date, currently set for Monday, December 15 at 9 a.m. Milwaukee will not be intimidated or divided. We will send a loud, unified message: due process matters, …
(2025-12-12). Universidad de Guantánamo graduó nueva hornada de doctores en Ciencias. radiohc.cu 
(2025-12-12). Cuba en reunión del Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático. radiohc.cu El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz informó este jueves, en la red social X, sobre la participación de la mayor isla de las Antillas, de manera virtual, en el Consejo Intergubernamental Euroasiático, celebrado en Moscú.Ratificamos la voluntad de continuar fortaleciendo los vínculos de amistad y cooperación, y la integración como herramienta para el desarrollo de nuestros países", señaló. | Durante su intervención en el Consejo, Marrero Cruz agradeció a los Gobiernos de la Unión por el respaldo a la resolución que demandó el fin del bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero de los EE.UU. contra Cuba, a…
(2012-12-25). Spirited Pakistan fall short against Argentina. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan delivered one of their most spirited performances of the season but narrowly missed out on points, falling 3—2 to hosts Argentina in their FIH Pro League fixture at the Santiago del Estero Hockey Club on Thursday. | In a thrilling contest that ebbed and flowed throughout, Argentina built on their shoot-out victory over the Netherlands the previous night, edging a resurgent Pakistan side that showed clear improvement from their opening defeat. | Pakistan began with confidence and intent, pressing the hosts high and carving out early scoring opportunities. | Waheed Ashraf Rana twice came close to b…
(2025-12-12). Judge Bars Trump Admin From Re-Detaining Abrego Garcia After Release. truthout.org A federal judge has issued an order forbidding immigration officials from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father who was illegally deported to a super-prison in El Salvador earlier this year. Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant and U.S. legal resident, was deported in March, when the Trump administration wrongly alleged, without evidence, that he was associated with the MS-13… |
(2025-12-12). Ennesima fumata nera per le trattative di pace: in quale direzione si dirige la giunta di Kiev? La lunga attesa verso l'ignoto. strategic-culture.su Tutti i notiziari dei giorni scorsi hanno già diffuso l'esito dell'ultimissima tappa dei colloqui di pace a Mosca (a pochissimi giorni da quelli ucraino-americani in Washington) e c'è veramente poco da aggiungere occorre dire: si tratta di una fase altamente delicata e riservata delle trattative, le indiscrezioni sono relativamente scarse, ma lo stile e le tempistiche suggeriscono l'andamento generale.