(2025-12-14). Israel's Expanding 'Yellow Line' Swallows Gaza Districts. popularresistance.org When Ahmed Hamed returned to his home in Gaza City after the ceasefire, it stood about 1.5km west of the so-called "Yellow Line" enforced by Israel. | Two months on, that distance has shrunk to roughly 200 metres. | "Before the war ended, our home was in a dangerous area, and it was difficult for us to return," the 31-year-old Palestinian journalist told Middle East Eye. | "We waited two weeks after the ceasefire to make sure it was safe." | Eventually, the family went back to their house near the Shujaiya neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City. | Almost immediately, the sounds of war returned with them.
(2025-12-14). A Tax Deductible Donation in a Time of Crisis. consortiumnews.com The world is in deep crisis: genocides in Gaza and Sudan; nuclear war lurking over Ukraine; civil rights eviscerated across the West and a disinforming media obscuring it all to shield the responsible. CN is here to help. CN at 30…
(2025-12-13). Destruction of Evidence: The Struggle to Count the Dead in Gaza. dissidentvoice.org 
In our latest visual, we highlight how the conditions of genocide make it difficult to accurately document the death toll and other aspects of the ongoing Israeli genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. This visual was inspired by various efforts by public health experts to estimate or project the possible death toll in Gaza, prompting important …
(2025-12-13). Friday 12/12: Protest against the israeli consulate in SF. indybay.org israeli consulate – 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Israeli Military Targets Senior Hamas Commander In Gaza strike. eurasiareview.com The Israeli military struck a car in Gaza City on Saturday carrying senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, according to an Israeli defense official and Israeli media. | The strike killed four people, according to Gaza health authorities. There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or medics whether Saed was among the dead. | The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander in Gaza City, without given a name or further details. | If Saed was killed, it would be the highest-profile assassination of a senior Hamas figure since a ceas…
(2025-12-13). Israeli forces kill senior Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza strike. tribune.com.pk 
The Israeli military killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, in a strike on a car in Gaza City on Saturday, several Israeli media outlets reported, citing sources. | The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities. There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or medics that Saed was among the dead. | The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander in Gaza City, without giving a name or details. | If Saed was killed, it would be the highest-profile assassination of a senior H…
(2025-12-13). 13 Gazans dead as heavy rains batter territory. tribune.com.pk 
Gaza's civil defence agency on Friday said at least 13 people had died in the last 24 hours, including three children who died from exposure to the cold, as a winter storm batters the territory. | Heavy rain from Storm Byron has flooded tents and temporary shelters across the Gaza Strip since late Wednesday, compounding the suffering of the territory's residents, nearly all of whom were displaced during more than two years of war. | Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, told AFP three children had died from exposure to the cold — two in Gaza City and one in…
(2025-12-14). Hamas confirms assassination of senior commander, slams Israel's breach of ceasefire. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hamas has announced the martyrdom of its senior commander Raed Saad, in an Israeli strike on Gaza on Saturday. The attack near Gaza City also wounded at least 25 civilians. This marks the most prominent assassination of a resistance leader since the October ceasefire deal, underscoring Israel's ongoing violations.
(2025-12-13). Eurovision legends to surrender trophies as boycott over Gaza intensifies. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Reflecting a growing momentum in the cultural boycott against Israel, legendary Irish singer Charlie McGettigan has announced he will surrender his 1994 Eurovision trophy.
(2025-12-13). Ayaz Sadiq mourns Gaza rain deaths, condemns aid restrictions. tribune.com.pk 
National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by torrential rains in Gaza, saying the difficulties facing homeless Palestinians have reached alarming levels. | In a statement issued by the National Assembly (NA) Secretariat on Saturday, the speaker extended condolences to families affected by the severe weather and emphasised that Pakistan's parliament and people stand in complete solidarity with the people of Gaza. | Read: 13 Gazans dead as heavy rains batter territory | "Innocent civilians in Gaza are bearing the dual burden of severe weather…
(2025-12-13). Storm Byron impacts 250,000 displaced Gazans as infrastructure collapses. tehrantimes.com Gaza's Government Media Office has issued updates detailing the extent of the devastation left by Storm Byron across Gaza.
(2025-12-13). Israel claims martyred senior Hamas commander. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — The Israeli occupying regime claimed on Saturday to have martyred Qassam Brigades commander Raed Saad in a strike in Gaza Stripe.
(2025-12-14). President Maduro Calls US Seizure Of Oil Tanker Act Of Piracy. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro described the detention of an oil tanker seized by US military personnel in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday as an act of piracy. On Thursday night, he reported that the crew was abducted and is missing, a circumstance referred to in human rights terms as a forced disappearance. | "Yesterday, they committed an absolutely criminal and illegal act when they carried out a military assault, kidnapping, and robbery—like pirates of the Caribbean—of a merchant, commercial, civilian, private vessel. A vessel of peace, which was attacked as it was about to enter the Atlantic,…
(2025-12-14). Venezuela: Casting off Illusions, Preparing for Struggle. orinocotribune.com By Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network — Dec 10, 2025 | Drawing on a history of resistance, Afro-Venezuelan organizations are mobilizing their communities to meet the threat of military action by the Trump administration and calling on the people of the U.S. to act on behalf of human rights. | The Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network (ROA) and the Regional Articulation of Afrodescendants of Latin America and the Caribbean (ARAAC), Afrodescendant organizations born from anti-imperialist social change processes and anti-neocolonial struggles at the dawn of the twenty-first century, carry the dignity and sov…
(2025-12-14). Who's The Dictator? Venezuela's Maduro Or Ukraine's Zelenskyy. popularresistance.org Within the narrow spectrum of establishment punditry, "dictator" functions as a term of opprobrium reserved for governments Washington designates as enemies. By this measure, Maduro is cast as the dictator, while Zelenskyy is sanctified as democratic. | Ronald Reagan's UN ambassador, Jeane Kirkpatrick, wrote about a democracy "double standard" in 1979. A Democrat turned anti-communist neoconservative, she formulated a convenient rhetorical distinction. The so-called Kirkpatrick Doctrine supported "authoritarian" traditional dictatorships and opposed leftist "totalitarian regimes."
(2025-12-14). Day Two Of International People's Assembly For Sovereignty And Peace. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela — On December 10, thousands of delegates from over 50 countries gathered into the Venezuelan military club for the second day of the International People's Assembly for Sovereignty and Peace of Our Americas. | The theme of unity was still present throughout the second day of the conference. | Hundreds of delegates conversed with each other throughout the club before the start of the event. The U.S. delegation brought out a banner reading "No war on Venezuela campaign! Stop the wars at home and abroad!"
(2025-12-14). Every Voting Tech Hack Washington Blamed on Venezuela Was Invented in Ohio. orinocotribune.com By Gloria Guillo — Dec 9, 2025 | Every voting tech hack that Washington claims was "invented in Venezuela" was discovered, demonstrated, and documented in the United States years — sometimes decades —before Smartmatic even existed. Full Stop. | With President Trump's false narco-trafficking claim boomeranging back and re-exposing the U.S. governments
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Autumn rainfall refreshes holy city of Qom. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Autumn rainfall brought a renewed sense of freshness to the holy city of Qom, creating a pleasant atmosphere and delighting pilgrims and residents alike.
(2025-12-14). Deadly shooting disrupts finals at Brown University, underscoring America's gun violence crisis. tehrantimes.com More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, Reuters reported Sunday, citing local officials.
(2025-12-14). The Empire Is Scrambling to Fully Dominate Latin America, and Other Notes. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-12-14). Iranian ambassador, Turkish deputy FM stress closer ties. en.mehrnews.com Iran's ambassador to Turkey has met with the country's newly appointed deputy foreign minister in Ankara, with both sides underscoring the importance of close and longstanding ties between Tehran and Ankara.
(2025-12-14). FM Araghchi Affirms Armed Forces Readiness to Defend Iran. english.almanar.com.lb Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Iran never seeks war, but it wants to resolve issues through diplomacy. "We have never trusted America as an honest negotiator, the US has not been honest about anything, and in my opinion, no one can trust America," Araghchi told al-Jazeera television network in an interview on Saturday. …
(2025-12-14). Afghanistan emphasizes expanding trade activities with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has said that his country is willing to enhance trade-economic ties with Iran.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Visa Applicants Alert! US Old Vs New Immigration Photograph Reuse Rules, Exceptions You Must Know. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy guidance "to address a change in the agency's photograph reuse policy."It tightens rules on photographs …
(2025-12-14). Maritime-oriented economy a unique opportunity for Iran: PMO head. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In a meeting held on Sunday, Saeed Rasouli, Head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), presented a comprehensive vision for developing Iran's maritime economy. He characterized it as a unique and underutilized opportunity for national development.
(2025-12-14). Dasht-e Naz, a haven for Persian yellow deer. tehrantimes.com Dasht-e Naz Wildlife Refuge in Sari, northern Mazandaran Province, serves as a haven for various animal species, particularly the iconic Persian gazelle, also known as the Persian yellow deer.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Dental Insurance: What's Covered and What's Not. moguldom.com Around 293 million Americans had access to dental insurance coverage in 2022, according to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP).1 This is encouraging news, since some research has shown a link between having coverage and visiting the dentist.2 Having dental insurance coverage can keep people motivated to see the dentist for regular check-ups and …
(2025-12-14). TPO to hold conference on trade opportunities with India. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) will hold its second conference on understanding the Indian market and trade opportunities later this month, as officials and business representatives assess ways to expand Iran's limited share of one of the world's largest economies.
(2025-12-14). Police 'Sweeps' Of Homeless Camps Are Worse Than You Think. popularresistance.org Police "sweeps" of homeless encampments aren't what you think — they're much worse. I know, because I've been a victim of one. | The Supreme Court ruled last year that unhoused people can be punished for sleeping outside, even when no shelter or affordable housing is available. Enforcement often involves "sweeps" where officers destroy or confiscate property and arrest or fine unhoused individuals. | To make matters worse, President Trump just announced that he wants to strip almost $4 billion in funding from permanent housing programs, dumping close to 200,000 more people onto the streets.
(2025-12-14). US Regime Change Front Funded Nepalese Youth Revolutionaries. popularresistance.org The US government's National Endowment for Democracy (NED) spent hundreds of thousands of dollars tutoring dozens of Nepalese youth on "strategies and skills in organizing protests and demonstrations" prior to a violent coup which overthrew the government of Nepal in September 2025, leaked documents show. | The documents reveal a clandestine campaign organized by an NED division known as the International Republican Institute (IRI) that sought to cultivate a Nepalese "network" of young political activists explicitly designed to "become an important force to support US interests."
(2025-12-14). Thousands Protest Orbán-Linked Abuse Cases In Budapest. eurasiareview.com By Nikolaus J. Kurmayer | ( The shocking revelations come just four months ahead of national elections, with Orbán's dominant right-wing Fidesz movement confronting its most serious opposition challenge in years. | Orbán r…
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Tehran, Astana determined to expand economic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi, Iranian deputy industry, mining, and trade minister and the head of Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO), said the visit by President Masoud Pezeshkian and a senior delegation to Kazakhstan reflects the two countries' determination to expand broad-based economic cooperation.
(2025-12-14). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-14). Brown University Shooting Suspect Remains At Large-What Is A Mass Shooting? A Look At 2025 College Campus Shooting In US. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Authorities in Rhode Island were actively looking for a suspect following a shooting at Brown University in Providence that left two people dead and eight others critically …
(2025-12-14). Territory For Peace? Leaked Miami Talks Reveal Shift In US Strategy On Ukraine. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( In November and December, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met covertly with Putin's close aide Kirill Dmitriev. A preliminary 28-point draft was shared with senior Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Andriy Yermak after their marathon talks. | Despite…
(2025-12-14). Is Mexico Imposing a Massive Tariff Hike on China? 5 Facts About the New Import-Export Reform. orinocotribune.com Mexico and China have entered a trade dispute following the approval of the new General Import and Export Tax Law, proposed by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. | The tariff changes, which Mexico supports and China opposes, were approved this week by the Mexican Congress, capping a year marked by US President Donald Trump's global trade war. Trump has repeatedly threatened both Mexico and China with tariffs and has acknowledged his interest in diminishing China's influence in Latin America. | According to Sheinbaum, the reform represents the prelude to the renegotiation of the free trade agreement be…
(2025-12-14). Thousands Protest Orbán-Linked Abuse Cases In Budapest. eurasiareview.com By Nikolaus J. Kurmayer | ( The shocking revelations come just four months ahead of national elections, with Orbán's dominant right-wing Fidesz movement confronting its most serious opposition challenge in years. | Orbán r…
(2025-12-14). 4 Huge Wrestlemania Opponents That Could Retire John Cena After WWE's Shock Tease. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) WWE hinted at The Rock confronting John Cena. But who else could be his final WrestleMania foe?The Final Boss stands tall as the most obvious candidate. Earlier this year, …
(2025-12-14). Japan Has Finally Drawn The Line, And A Trapped Beijing Knows It Analysis. eurasiareview.com The recent Sino-Japan tension over Taiwan and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's comments on defending Taiwan reflects the underlying power tension that has always been prevalent, but so far managed by conventional norms. The buck stops with Takaichi. She did what no Japanese leader had ever had the guts to do, to publicly state that: Japan's own security and national survival are inseparable from the fate of Taiwan. | In saying so, she simply stated a strategic truth that has long been whispered and understood but rarely acknowledged publicly in Tokyo, Washington, or even Taipei, for fear of upsetting the apple…
(2025-12-14). Tensions and Allegations Mark Punjab Local Elections. devdiscourse.com A voter turnout of 19% was observed by noon during the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab on Sunday. Voting started at 8 a.m., with security measures in place, and will continue until 4 p.m., as vote counting is set for December 17.
(2025-12-14). US Secures Its National Security Interests In Congo Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Donald Trump invited President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Washington, DC, on Thursday, December 4th to consummate a "peace" agreement that the foreign ministers of both countries signed on June 27, 2025. | Although the high-level meeting was promoted as the signing of a peace deal, it went far beyond the mere signing of a peace deal. Four agreements were signed among the three leaders. Of the four agreements signed, the most crucial and consequential is the bilateral strategic partnership agreement between the United States and the Democra…
(2025-12-14). Russia: Orthodox Journalist To Face In Absentia Criminal Trial? Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Victoria Arnold | The Investigative Committee in Moscow has opened a criminal case against Orthodox journalist Kseniya Luchenko for a Telegram post in which she condemned a Russian missile strike on a Kyiv children's hospital in July 2024, and contrasted this with the Russian state and Moscow Patriarchate's promotion of so-called "traditional values". | Investigators opened the case against Luchenko under Criminal Code Article 207.3, Part 2 Paragraph d ("Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for reasons of political, ideological, raci…
(2025-12-14). Iran's free zones attract $461m in foreign investment in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's free trade and special economic zones attracted $461 million in foreign investment in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 20-November 21), up 695 percent from the same period last year, the secretariat of Iran's Free Zones High Council said.
(2025-12-14). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-14). Cristiano Ronaldo To Join 'Fast & Furious'? Vin Diesel Drops A Big Hint. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Cristiano Ronaldo in 'Fast & Furious'? Hollywood star Vin Diesel has teased that footballer Cristiano Ronaldo may feature in the upcoming 'Fast & Furious' film. Diesel, …
(2025-12-14). Iran calls for dialogue between Yemeni parties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman urged dialogue among the various Yemeni parties to establish stability and safeguard Yemen's unity and territorial integrity.
(2025-12-14). Interview From Underground With Liberated Filton 24 Prisoner Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough. orinocotribune.com By Calla Mairead Walsh — Dec 11, 2025 | I had the great honor of interviewing Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough, a humble professional revolutionary, one of the Filton 24 who For…
(2025-12-14). "Into this Universe:" Heidegger and FitzGerald's The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:29. juancole.com One recurrent theme in the unconventional quatrains that were later gathered under the rubric of the The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám is surprise at having come into being unasked, and at being sentenced to non-being at the end of this bewildering life. This sentiment to my mind is a sign of medieval Persian secularism. The anonymous authors rejected the sacred history of the religions that aimed at explaining why being came into existence and at arguing for eternal life. This poetry does not show signs of belief in an afterlife. Edward FitzGerald, in his first edition of the Rubáiyát drew on a stanza in the Calcut…
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Gunshots at Bondi: A Beachside Panic. devdiscourse.com Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach became the scene of a public scare as reports of gunfire emerged, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Authorities advise the public to steer clear as the investigation unfolds.
(2025-12-14). 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?
(2025-12-14). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 14. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 14.
(2025-12-14). 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).
(2025-12-14). Regional solutions sole viable path to Afghanistan stability. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that no extra-regional formula can resolve Afghanistan's challenges, stressing that neighboring countries remain the most natural actors in addressing this issue.
(2025-12-14). Chaos at Bondi: Gunshots Shatter Sydney's Serenity. devdiscourse.com Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach plunged into chaos on Sunday following reports of gunshots and resulting injuries. Australian police confirmed that two individuals have been taken into custody.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-14). Iran runners-up at 2025 Asian Youth Para Games. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran finished second at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) in Dubai.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). India's Rise as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Export Giant: The Ethanol Advantage. devdiscourse.com India is strategically positioning itself to become a major export hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), banking on its surplus ethanol capacity and favorable carbon intensity compared to other producers like Brazil, according to the CEO of Triveni Engineering and Industries, Sameer Sinha.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Gunshots at Bondi: Chaos Strikes Sydney Beachfront. devdiscourse.com Two individuals are in custody following reports of gunshots and injuries at Sydney's Bondi Beach, according to Australian police on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Argentina's Rocky Road To Economic Freedom OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Finn Andreen | The ascent to power in Argentina of the first avowed It is not surprising, theref…
(2025-12-14). Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking/By Jeremy Kuzmarov. voicesfromsyria.com 
By Jeremy Kuzmarov Global Research, December 13, 2025 CovertAction Magazine 10 December 2022 Original Link Here: Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization To …
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Messi Event Chaos: Organizer Detained Amid Stadium Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Satadru Datta, the chief organizer of the Lionel Messi event held at Salt Lake stadium, was remanded in 14-day police custody by the court on Sunday amid allegations of event mismanagement that descended into chaos, police officials confirmed.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). The Ghosts Of Christmas Past OpEd. eurasiareview.com As Americans prepare for Christmas, they might recall that five years ago, government bureaucrats warned against holiday gatherings. Consider coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx, who served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1994, attaining the rank of colonel, and from 2005-2014, served as director of the Centers for Disease Control's
(2025-12-14). Tehran hosting intl. transport, logistics exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ninth International Exhibition of Transport, Logistics and Related Industries opened in Tehran on Sunday, bringing together private companies, investors and technology firms as the government seeks to strengthen the country's role in regional transit corridors through productivity gains and smart solutions.
(2025-12-14). Armed Forces ready to defend Iran under any circumstances. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran's armed forces remain fully prepared to defend the country under any circumstances, stressing that Tehran prefers diplomacy over war but will not ignore possible threats.
(2025-12-14). Ministry of Education inaugurates new school in Qatar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Education Minister Alireza Kazemi inaugurated a new school on Saturday for Iranians residing in Qatar.
(2025-12-14). The Dig: Uncovering the Politics of India's Past. devdiscourse.com In 'The Dig: Keeladi and the Politics of India's Past', debut author Sowmiya Ashok tackles the charged debate over India's origins through the lens of one of its most controversial archaeological sites.
(2025-12-14). Air Quality Authority Halts Delhi Outdoor Sports Amid Pollution Crisis. devdiscourse.com The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken decisive action against outdoor sports activities in Delhi and the NCR, citing the severe health risks posed by the current polluted air quality. The directive aims to protect children, who are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pollution.
(2025-12-14). Nepal's Indigenous communities pay the highest price for their part in the organized illegal wildlife trade. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-14). Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners In Deal With US In Latest Bid To Mend Ties. eurasiareview.com Belarus's authoritarian government has freed 123 prisoners after Washington indicated it was lifting sanctions on Belarusian fertilizer exports, the latest step in Minsk's efforts to repair ties with the West after years of isolation. | The US mediator, Belarusian media, human rights watchdogs, and Ukrainian officials reported that President Aleksandr Lukashenko had pardoned 123 prisoners, including some prominent opposition figures. | Those freed include 2020 protest leader Maryya Kalesnikava and Nobel laureate Ales Byalyatski as well as citizens of several countries. One American was released, an unnamed US…
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Iran swimmer Gholami dreams of competing in Olympics. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Young Iranian swimming sensation Mohammadmahdi Gholami has revealed his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Iranian students shine at World Mathematics Team Championship 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Five Iranian female students have won gold medals at the World Mathematics Team Championship (WMTC) 2025 held from December 3 to 8 in Bangkok, Thailand.
(2025-12-14). 'Was Syria Worth This Price?' OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Thanaa Jebbi | Throughout the years of the Syrian revolution, I never managed to enter any regime-held areas. This was partly for security reasons – and partly because I had sealed those cities in my memory as if they were black holes, one that should never be returned to. Although I was among those who dreamed of the regime's fall, one of the early voices out in the streets, the final years before its collapse were so heavy that the dream felt distant, almost impossible. I nearly lost hope of ever seeing Damascus again. | But on September 15, 2025, I returned to Damascus for the first time since the fall o…
(2025-12-14). Explosions reported in Ukraine's Odessa Region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Explosions were heard in Ukraine's southern Odessa Region on Sunday, according to media reports.
(2025-12-14). Violent Clash in Khatima: Arrest and Aftermath. devdiscourse.com A 23-year-old man was killed in a stabbing incident following a heated argument in Khatima, Uttarakhand, police have reported.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Cristiano Ronaldo In The New Media Ecosystem OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Ellis Cashmore | In February 2025, during a Spanish television interview, Cristiano Ronaldo declared, "I'm the Ronaldo is an athlete par excellence, and his prodigious skills are the reason we first knew of him. But there have been other exceptional…
(2025-12-14). Bipartisan Bad Economics OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Daniel J. Mitchell | According to a new This alarming trend has naturally drawn the attention of politicians eager to offer a quick fix. | Unfortuna…
(2025-12-14). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-14). Albania's Constitutional Court Temporarily Reinstates Deputy PM Balluku. eurasiareview.com By Fjori Sinoruka | Albania's Constitutional Court said on Friday that it had decided "by majority vote" to suspend a court's earlier decision suspending Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from office. | Balluku was suspended on November 21 by the Special Court Against Corruption and Organised Crime, after she was accused of interfering with public procurement procedures in two road construction cases. | Prime Minister Edi Rama took the court decision to the Constitutional Court, asking it to restore Balluku to duty. The Constitutional Court agreed to do so until there is a final decision. | The Special Pro…
(2025-12-14). Expert warns traditional approaches could lead to managerial backwardness. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Abuzar Shahpari, the head of the Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies, has criticized traditional management approaches and the ceremonial view toward elites, warning of the danger of managerial backwardness in the country.
(2025-12-14). Attorney-General Rowland To Repay Some Travel Money Cost Of Government's Battery Subsidy Scheme Explodes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As the expenses affairs continues to roll through the Albanese government like a wrecking ball, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will repay some of the $21,685 she …
(2025-12-14). 11 killed, injured in shooting at Brown University. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Eleven people were killed and injured in a shooting that took place on Saturday on the campus of Brown University.
(2025-12-14). Iran hosts key regional summit on Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Tehran is hosting a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Trump vows retaliation after two US troops killed in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two US Army soldiers and a civilian US interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria.
(2025-12-14). Iran in contact with IAEA whenever necessary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran is in contact with the IAEA whenever it is necessary, adding that Rafael Grossi's claims concerning Iran will not change the realities on the ground.
(2025-12-14). Power Politics Drives Food Insecurity Analysis. eurasiareview.com A paradox unfolds as the world has abundance in food production yet certain pockets of it suffer from scarcity. Despite producing sufficient food to satiate the hunger of over 10 billion people, far exceeding the existing global population of 8.2 billion, the spectre of poverty, deprivation, and famine continues to haunt humanity. The Green Revolution of the late 1960s, with its ground-breaking innovations and technological leaps, had once heralded a new era of hope, allaying fears of a looming food crisis. Those days of yesteryear, when technological limitations shackled productive capabilities, are now a dis…
(2025-12-14). Kashmir Anti-National Activities: 40 Individuals Charged. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal move, police in Kashmir have filed a chargesheet against 40 individuals accused of participating in anti-national activities, an official reported on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-14). Portuguese Workers Bring Country To A Halt In Historic General Strike. popularresistance.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, shuttered schools, and stalled public transport. Workers from every sector said they will no longer accept a return to deeper exploitation and austerity. | The General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP-IN) underscored that the attack on workers' liv…
(2025-12-14). ICRC seeks to boost co-op with IRCS. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has highlighted the need to expand collaborations with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in 2026.
(2025-12-14). Orban claims EU misled citizens over Russian funds, warns it could trigger chaos; 'A hidden war…'. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that the EU's plan to expropriate frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine amounts to a "declaration of war." Speaking at a rally in Mohacs, Orban criticized European leaders for misleading citizens about the financial burden of the conflict, arguing that loans and frozen funds ultimately shift costs onto taxpayers. He noted that negotiations over over ‚Ǩ200 billion in Russian reserves have occurred between Russia and the U.S., bypassing Europe. Orban emphasized the legal and financial implications of asset seizures, highlighting the growing tension betw…
(2025-12-14). DOJ Pressured Lawyers To 'Find' Evidence UCLA Tolerated Antisemitism. popularresistance.org On the morning of Thursday, July 31, James B. Milliken was enjoying a round of golf at the remote Sand Hills club in Western Nebraska when his cellphone buzzed. | Milliken was still days away from taking the helm of the sprawling University of California system, but his new office was on the line with disturbing news: The Trump administration was freezing hundreds of millions of dollars of research funding at the University of California, Los Angeles, UC's biggest campus. Milliken quickly packed up and made the five-hour drive to Denver to catch the next flight to California. | He landed on the front lines of one…
(2025-12-14). UN chief condemns 'horrific' drone attack in Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — A drone attack has hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
(2025-12-14). Tehran cultural center screens "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," a 2025 romantic fantasy film by American filmmaker Park Joong Eun, known professionally as Kogonada, went on screen at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). 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).
(2025-12-14). A Narrower US Compass: Japan And The Indo-Pacific In The 2025 NSS Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Pratnashree Basu | The
(2025-12-14). Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran's nuclear issue remain ongoing.
(2025-12-14). Israeli Enemy Continues Attacks on South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb The Zionist enemy continued on Sunday its violations and attacks on South Lebanon, as Al-Manar's correspondent reported that an Israeli glider targeted two excavators with three bombs in the Al-Wastani neighborhood of the town of Shebaa. In the same context, the Bastra Farm in the outskirts of Kfarshouba was subjected to machine gun fire from …
(2025-12-14). US troops and a civilian executed by Washington's 'partner forces' in Syria. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A deadly ambush near the historic ruins of Palmyra on Saturday claimed the lives of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter, marking the first American fatalities in Syria since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad a year ago.
(2025-12-14). 5 Highlights From Arsenal Vs Wolves Thriller That Expose Fortune, Fragile Defense, Relentless Title Drive. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Arsenal vs Wolves ended in chaos as two own goals rescued the leaders in a dramatic 2-1 Premier League clash. Discover how fortune, fragile defense, and late drama shaped a …
(2025-12-14). Ethiopian TikTok journalist Eyob Shimelis detained after corruption reporting. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). "Identity is never fixed:" Interview with Iranian-American Artist Soraya Sharghi. juancole.com
(2025-12-14). Israeli enemy drone strikes a motorcycle in Yater town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-14). Iran detains Iraqi Kurdish reporter and crew covering cultural festival. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). Israeli Channel 14 reports casualties in shooting at Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-14). Maidan: A Coup or a Revolution? consortiumnews.com
(2025-12-14). Trial of 12 journalists begins in Azerbaijan's case against Meydan TV. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). US Congress Drags On Full Year Funding Bills, Risking Second Govt Shutdown. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-14). US senator's revelations show Israel does not investigate war crimes against journalists; US and international community must step in. Lauren Wolfe
(2025-12-14). Honduran journalist attacked by local mayor, accomplice. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-14). Hong Kong court set to rule in Jimmy Lai trial on Monday. CPJ staff
(2025-12-14). Can The Growth Trend In South Korea's Arms Industry Last? Analysis. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-14). Conflict in Mecca: The Prophet Muhammad and Soft Power. juancole.com
(2025-12-14). Camila y Alejandra, espirituanas en una biblioteca. cubadebate.cu El diálogo fluyó con ellas como si fueran mis hijas. No era ningún montaje. Vienen a esta Biblioteca al menos dos veces a la semana a estudiar para pruebas, seminarios y trabajos prácticos. Aquí encuentran más silencio, tranquilidad y mucha compresión de los bibliotecarios. Camila quiere ser veterinaria y Alejandra Pediatra.
(2025-12-14). Serie Nacional: Las Tunas y Matanzas se escapan. cubadebate.cu Leñadores de Las Tunas y Cocodrilos de Matanzas ganaron hoy sus respectivos desafíos y amenazaron con escaparse del pelotón de vanguardia en la recta final de la fase clasificatoria de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los vigentes campeones se mantuvieron firmes en la primera posición seguidos a dos juegos y medio por los yumurinos.
(2025-12-14). Cost-Of-Living Crisis Persists For US Workers. popularresistance.org "I'm drowning in debt," says Samuel De La Cruz, a 34-year-old aspiring software engineer (once a highly stable, almost foolproof career) struggling to make ends meet. Stories like his are increasingly common for millions of US households. Yet, on December 9, the White House released a self-congratulating statement claiming that the cost-of-living crisis in the United States is being reversed under the Trump Administration. The president's cartoonish claims of an "A++++" economy are starkly at odds with the day-to-day experience of the vast majority of the population.
(2025-12-14). Acuerda XI Pleno del Comité Central posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso del Partido. cubadebate.cu Los miembros del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, reunidos este sábado en su XI Pleno, acordaron posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso de la organización política, previsto a efectuarse en abril del 2026.
(2025-12-14). Estados Unidos: Muertos y heridos tras tiroteo masivo en Universidad de Brown. cubadebate.cu El director del FBI, Kash Patel, aseguró que personal de la agencia se encuentra en el lugar de los hechos y presta asistencia a otros organismos. "Pondremos a su disposición todos los recursos necesarios. Por favor, oren por todos los involucrados. Actualizaremos la información a medida que podamos", declaró.
(2025-12-14). Desarticulan en La Habana peligrosa red de tráfico de drogas. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de la operación, 24 personas fueron detenidas y se encuentran bajo proceso penal, mientras se incautaron más de 11 millones de CUP que iban a ser extraídos del país para financiar actividades delictivas. Las fuerzas del orden ocuparon además precursores químicos como acetona, vehículos y viviendas.
(2025-12-14). Acuerda XI Pleno del Comité Central posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso del Partido. cubadebate.cu Los miembros del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, reunidos este sábado en su XI Pleno, acordaron posponer la realización del 9no. Congreso de la organización política, previsto a efectuarse en abril del 2026.
(2025-12-14). Desarticulan en La Habana peligrosa red de tráfico de drogas. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de la operación, 24 personas fueron detenidas y se encuentran bajo proceso penal, mientras se incautaron más de 11 millones de CUP que iban a ser extraídos del país para financiar actividades delictivas. Las fuerzas del orden ocuparon además precursores químicos como acetona, vehículos y viviendas.
(2025-12-14). Díaz-Canel: "La unidad que necesitamos es la de quienes discuten fuerte, pero marchan juntos" cubadebate.cu Nos espera un trabajo intenso. Que nadie espere soluciones fáciles o inmediatas, consideró este sábado, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al clausurar la jornada de trabajo del XI Pleno del órgano superior de dirección del Partido entre uno y otro congreso.
(2025-12-14). Díaz-Canel: "La unidad que necesitamos es la de quienes discuten fuerte, pero marchan juntos" cubadebate.cu Nos espera un trabajo intenso. Que nadie espere soluciones fáciles o inmediatas, consideró este sábado, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al clausurar la jornada de trabajo del XI Pleno del órgano superior de dirección del Partido entre uno y otro congreso.
(2025-12-14). Unione Patologica, quanto ci costi cara! strategic-culture.su –°ome una massa tumorale, l'Unione si sviluppa non seguendo la forma propria dell'organismo che la ospita, ma contro di essa, assorbendo le energie vitali degli Stati e delle comunità per sostenere un processo autoreferenziale di espansione | Segue nostro Federalismi incompiuti | L'Unione Europea non costituisce una semplice tappa nel percorso del coordinamento sovranazionale, né un momento transitorio verso un possibile "feder…
(2025-12-14). Storia geopolitica della Turchia repubblicana. strategic-culture.su L'azione turca verso l'esterno viene spesso fraintesa (o non compresa) dagli analisti occidentali che spesso la bollano utilizzando in senso dispregiativo il termine "neo-ottomanesimo". In questo contributo si cercherà invece di ricostruire la geopolitica turca (in dettaglio) dalla fondazione della Repubblica ad oggi. | Segue nostro Tendenzialmente si distinguono almeno sei diverse traiettorie nella politica estera turca dalla proclamazi…
(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). Trump Plays Down Epstein Photos, Says 'Everybody Knew Him' And 'He Has Photos With Everybody…So That's No Big Deal'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) US President Donald Trump on Friday (December 12) said he was unaware of newly released photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate that include images of him, after Democrats on …
(2025-12-13). Decades of Global Drone War Made Trump's Caribbean Killing Spree Possible. truthout.org On September 2, 2025, a small fishing boat carrying 11 people was targeted by a U.S. Reaper drone off the coast of Venezuela. Hellfire missiles were fired. Two survivors clung to the wreckage. Their identities and motives were unknown. Their behavior showed no hostility. Moments later, the drone operator launched a second strike — the so-called "double tap" — killing the final survivors. |
(2025-12-13). Hostage Property and the Global Firestorm. dissidentvoice.org 
Sanctions and asset seizures are not neutral tools. They are weapons of empire. Venezuela and Russia stand at the center of this economic warfare, but they are not alone. From Iraq to Libya, nations have been stripped of their wealth, their citizens punished, and their sovereignty undermined. What emerges is a global system where confiscation …
(2025-12-13). Hegseth is 'the killer' … and this is not a Netflix series. iacenter.org By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein December 12, 2025 The author is a Venezuelan consultant, international analyst, former Director of International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and former Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Nicaragua. (sergioro07.blogspot.com) Translation by Tlaxcala, revised by John Catalinotto. Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein Dec. 4, 2025. While Donald Trump was sketching out the composition of his cabinet after being elected and before taking office, he made a decision: the neoconservatives who had caused him so many problems during his first…
(2025-12-13). Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua stress Iran's role on intl. stage. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Ambassadors of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua to Tehran have underlined Iran's outstanding role in changing power equation on the international stage.
(2025-12-13). Jeffrey Sachs: Trump's Thuggish Empire. consortiumnews.com The Venezuelan tanker seizure and Denmark's anxiety about Greenland both show the White House's bullying 2025 National Security Strategy in brazen action. By Jeffrey D. Sachs Common Dreams CN at 30 The 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS) recently released by President Donald…
(2025-12-13). Group Of Friends Of Global Governance Launched At United Nations. popularresistance.org The formation of the Group of Friends of Global Governance was formally announced at the United Nations in New York on December 9. This follows President Xi Jinping launching the Global Governance Initiative at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Plus Meeting in Tianjin on September 1. | The group initially consists of 43 members. Besides China, among them are Belarus, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Iran, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Palestine, Senegal, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
(2025-12-13). Trump's Monroe Doctrine 2.0 Outlines Imperial Intentions for Latin America. scheerpost.com By Michael Fox for Truthout On Wednesday, December 10, Donald Trump announced that the United States had seized a tanker in the Caribbean carrying more than 1.6 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil. "Large tanker, very large, largest one ever, actually, and other things are happening," Trump told the press. The seizure is only the latest move …
(2025-12-13). Islamabad Model Jail misses completion deadline, cost likely to cross Rs20b from original Rs3.9b. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Model Jail project has turned into a white elephant, with yet another deadline missed for the federal capital's first model prison as the dream of completing the jail by December 31, 2025, has collapsed once again. | The project, originally launched in 2011, has faced continuous delays over the past 14 years. Its initial estimated cost of Rs3.9 billion has gone up to Rs18.2 billion and is expected to cross Rs20 billion by the end of January 2026. | The Islamabad Model Jail is being constructed on 90 acres of land in Sector H-11. The prison is planned to have a capacity to house 2,000 inmates. Ove…
(2025-12-13). Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states. tribune.com.pk 
California and 19 other US states filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. | The lawsuit in federal court in Boston is at least the third to challenge the fee announced by Trump in September, which dramatically raises the cost of obtaining H-1B visas. Currently, employers typically pay between $2,000 and $5,000 in fees. | California Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said in a release that Trump lacks the power to impose the fee, opens new tab and that it violates federal law, which allows immigration authorities to…
(2025-12-13). Zelensky hails Kupiansk gains as Ukraine encircles Russian forces | Putin. hindustantimes.com Ukraine said its forces have encircled Russian troops around the frontline city of Kupiansk, "liberating" nearby settlements as President Volodymyr Zelensky appeared on the ground in body armor to hail fresh battlefield gains. At the same time, Kyiv has expanded the war far beyond the land front by striking Russian oil platforms in the Caspian Sea, while Russia has hit back with massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's Odesa region and renewed pressure on the front lines, even as complex peace ideas involving territorial concessions circulate in talks with Washington. Watch for details…
(2025-12-13). Tehran to host next Iran-Qatar Joint Economic Committee meeting in late Jan. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 11th Iran-Qatar Joint Economic Committee meeting is planned to be held in Tehran in the beginning of the Iranian calendar month Bahman (late January2026), Iranian energy minister announced.
(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). Khawaja Asif holds ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for Nawaz Sharif ouster. tribune.com.pk 
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday warned that elements involved in acts against Pakistan's security and solidarity would face strict accountability, holding former ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for orchestrating major political conspiracies in the country. | According to the state broadcaster, Radio Pakistan, talking to media persons in Sialkot, the minister said, "People hiding in different sectors involved in anti-state acts should be held accountable for their crimes". | Referring to legal proceedings against security officials, he added, "The military institution, in a transparent tria…
(2025-12-13). Why Iran's Regime Is Executing Its Own People? OpEd. eurasiareview.com The sharp rise in executions and the relentless persecution of political prisoners in Iran are not signs of strength; they are symptoms of fear. The ruling clerical regime is suppressing its own people because it is facing a deep and multi-layered crisis of legitimacy. | Economic collapse, widespread public dissent, international isolation, and an organised democratic opposition have converged to expose the regime's vulnerability. In response, it has chosen its most familiar survival tactic: repression through terror. | Nowhere is this more visible than in Iran's prisons. Political prisoners, many of whom have…
(2025-12-13). Tibetans Celebrate the Dalai Lama Receiving the Nobel Peace 36 Years Ago. indybay.org Tibetans in Exile and Supporters Worldwide Celebrate the 36th Anniversary of the Dalai Lama's Nobel Peace Prize and His 90th Birthday…
(2025-12-13). EU freezes $245 billion Russian assets indefinitely, eyes big loan for Ukraine amid lawsuit threat. hindustantimes.com The European Union has agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank assets worth around 245 billion dollars, moving closer to securing a long-term financial lifeline for Ukraine amid the ongoing war. The decision removes the need for renewals of sanctions every six months that risked vetoes from Kremlin-friendly member states and follows Russia's central bank filing a lawsuit against Belgium-based Euroclear, which holds most of the frozen funds. EU leaders are exploring a complex loan scheme using the assets as collateral to support Kyiv, even as legal risks and opposition from some member states persist. T…
(2025-12-13). 'Pulp Fiction' And 'The Mask' Actor Peter Greene Passes Away At 60. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Peter Greene, best known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has passed away. He was 60. The actor was found dead in his Lower East Side apartment in New York City on …
(2025-12-13). Lukashenko receives personal message from Donald and Melania Trump. eng.belta.by A personal message from the U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump has been delivered to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont said.
(2025-12-13). Hezbollah will never accept surrender, Qassem stresses. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem stressed Saturday "The resistance is not prepared to accept any framework that leads to surrender to the Israeli occupation entity or US hegemony."
(2025-12-13). 3 Big Reasons Why The Rock Must Return And Stop John Cena's Planned WWE Retirement. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Fans still await closure to Cena's farewell run, and The Rock's return could change everything.At Elimination Chamber: Toronto, The Rock demanded Cody Rhodes' soul. When …
(2025-12-13). High demand for 2026 World Cup tickets. tribune.com.pk 
FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, soccer's world governing body said on Friday, despite an outcry from fan groups this week about high prices for the tournament. | Fans from more than 200 countries and territories applied via FIFA.com for seats at the first 48-team World Cup, which will be staged across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026, FIFA said. | Football Supporters Europe (FSE) on Thursday called on FIFA to immediately halt sales of national team allocations, accusing the governing body of imposi…
(2025-12-13). Pezeshkian lauds Kazakhstan's contribution to regional peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Kazakhstan is playing an increasingly prominent role in ensuring regional stability and strengthening international security, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian has said.
(2025-12-13). Trump Deportation Push Continues With TSA-ICE Partnership and Move to Strip Legal Status. scheerpost.com By Jessica Corbett for Common Dreams As a "chilling" report in the New York Times revealed that the Transportation Security Administration is providing the names of all airline passengers to immigration officials, President Donald Trump's administration on Friday also openly continued its war on immigrants by announcing an end to allowing relatives of citizens or lawful permanent residents to enter the United …
(2025-12-13). Israel exploiting Syrian instability to expand territorial control, Lebanese analyst warns. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As Syria marks one year since the fall of the Assad government, the country faces unprecedented political, social, and humanitarian challenges.
(2025-12-13). Learn about Medicare Fraud and How Whistleblower Attorneys Build Pharmaceutical Liability Claims. moguldom.com Medicare fraud drains public funds and erodes trust across healthcare systems. Hidden billing schemes, data manipulation, and unlawful practices cause lasting harm to patients and payers. So, a clear understanding helps communities recognize risk and defend public interests. Medicare fraud whistleblower attorneys play a central role in exposing fraud tied to pharmaceutical liability. These …
(2025-12-13). 'Zhukov was about 20 meters from me, Rokossovsky even closer'. Belarusian memories of 1945 Victory Parade. eng.belta.by The composite regiment of the Karelian Front was the first to march in the Victory Parade in Moscow on 24 June 1945. Among its ranks, in the third row, Sergei Tsarev, a 28-year-old Belarusian radio operator, marched in the third row.
(2025-12-13). Tehran, Beijing reaffirm close bilateral ties in all areas. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and China have emphasized their commitment to further enhancing mutual relations, highlighting the long history of Tehran-Beijing ties over decades.
(2025-12-13). Lionel Messi Kolkata Tour Chaos: FIR, Arrest And Probe What We Know So Far. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) What was supposed to be a once-in-a-lifetime moment for football fans in Kolkata turned into scenes of anger and confusion on Saturday, after thousands of spectators were …
(2025-12-13). PM Shehbaz meets UK minister to discuss development, climate, regional cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met Baroness Jenny Chapman, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, to discuss bilateral cooperation in development, climate change, economic engagement, and regional matters. | According to a statement from the prime minister's Office, Baroness Chapman, who is currently on an official visit to Pakistan, held talks with the premier at the prime minister's house. | Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK's Minister of State for International Development and Africa, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. pic.twitter.com…
(2025-12-13). IRCS provides relief services to people affected by severe rains. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 5,442 individuals affected by blizzards, floods, and heavy rain over the past few days.
(2025-12-13). Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia after Trump ceasefire claim. tribune.com.pk 
Thailand's leader vowed on Saturday to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets struck targets hours after US president Donald Trump said he had brokered a new ceasefire. | Caretaker Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the Southeast Asian nation would "continue to perform military actions until we feel no more harm and threats to our land and people". | Trump, who brokered a ceasefire in the long-running border dispute in October, spoke to Anutin and Cambodian premier Hun Manet on Friday and said they had agreed to "cease all shooting". | www.facebook.com/nituna1966/p…
(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). Due to Frigid Temperature, Madison Starbucks United Strike Picket Canceled 12/13/25. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-13). 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.
(2025-12-13). 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). Lebanese foreign minister's comments draw criticism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Lebanon's top diplomat, Youssef Raggi, has raised eyebrows inside the Arab country with his unfriendly remarks against Iran and the Hezbollah resistance movement.
(2025-12-13). Massive magnitude quake hits Japan. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-13). Iran handed a favorable Group at 2026 World Cup, expert says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Following the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Iran found themselves placed in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand, an outcome that former national team coach Homayoun Shahrokhi described as exceptionally favorable.
(2025-12-13). Belarus, China to develop roadmap for services and investment agreement. eng.belta.by A comprehensive roadmap for implementing the services and investment agreement will be developed between Belarus and China. The agreement establishes a number of principles to create an environment of trust in the markets of the two countries.
(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). Fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's exit. tribune.com.pk 
Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, abruptly left the arena. | As a part of a so-called GOAT Tour, the 38-year-old Argentina and Inter Miami superstar touched down in the eastern state of West Bengal early Saturday, greeted by a chorus of exuberant fans chanting his name. | Hours later, thousands of fans wearing Messi jerseys and waving the Argentine flag packed into Salt Lake stadium in the state capital Kolkata, but heavy security around the footballer left fans struggling to catch a gl…
(2025-12-13). CDF Munir says Pakistan Army fully prepared to counter internal, external threats. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of the Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir has said that the Pakistan Army is fully prepared to counter all internal and external threats confronting the country. He said, the coutnry's armed forces are capable enought to counter all extremist groups and foil their defarious designs, meant to harm Pakistan. | According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) made the remarks during his visit to the Gujranwala and Sialkot garrisons, where he was briefed on the operational readiness and key initiatives aimed at strengthening combat pre…
(2025-12-13). The honest legacy of Bill Granger and the unfairness of time. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). Conditions in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher are beyond horrific, WFP warns. tehrantimes.com The World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday warned that conditions in Sudan's besieged city of El-Fasher are "beyond horrific," with between 70,000 and 100,000 people believed to remain trapped amid mass killings, starvation, and the collapse of basic services.
(2025-12-13). State of Michigan Retirement System drops all investments in Israel Bonds. iacenter.org Photo websource: Michigan Divest instagram December 8, 2025 The following news release was issued by Michigan Divest on Nov. 21, 2025. After a year-long statewide divestment campaign led by Michigan residents, the Michigan Department of Treasury has dropped all State of Michigan Retirement System (SMRS) investments in Israel Bonds. The SMRS is among the top performing retirement systems in the U.S., with $115 billion in assets in its investment portfolio, holding the pension funds of more than half a million current and former public employees. The SMRS portfolio directly funds multiple subcomponent retirement sy…
(2025-12-13). Iran, Kazakhstan private sectors sign 9 co-op agreements during Astana visit. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Private-sector representatives from Iran and Kazakhstan signed nine cooperation agreements during a visit by a trade delegation from the Iran Chamber of Commerce to Astana, aimed at expanding bilateral business ties.
(2025-12-13). Zionism Remade the Story of Hanukkah in Its Image. We Celebrate an Older Truth. truthout.org When I was 19 years old, I traveled to Israel to find long-lost relatives who had survived the Holocaust. While I was there, I was "picked up" on the street by an ultra-orthodox woman who offered me free lodging in a hostel exclusively for Jewish travelers in the Old City of Jerusalem. I was a broke teenager at the time, so I said yes. It was Hanukkah, and all across the Jewish Quarter… |
(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). Youssef Raggi's diplomatic derailment. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—Handpicked by the Lebanese Forces (LF), Lebanon's Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has, since taking office, behaved less like a custodian of national diplomacy and more like a partisan activist focused only on a narrow ideological agenda.
(2025-12-13). Thursday 12/18: Pack the Port: Get Killer Cargo Out of Oakland. indybay.org 530 Water St, Oakland…
(2025-12-13). Cristiano Ronaldo in the New Media Ecosystem. fairobserver.com In February 2025, during a Spanish television interview, Cristiano Ronaldo declared, "I'm the best player in football history. I haven't seen anyone better than me." Was this a gauche, egotistical indiscretion or the knowing remark of a consummate self-publicist with brilliant intuition for grabbing the world's attention? Ronaldo is an athlete par excellence, and his…
(2025-12-13). K-P CM orders crackdown on profiteering, hoarding of essential commodities. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the Food Department to intensify action against profiteering and hoarding of essential commodities, emphasizing that the availability of food items at officially notified prices must be ensured across the province to provide maximum relief to the public. | Chairing an important meeting of the Food Department at the Chief Minister's Secretariat here on Saturday, the Chief Minister stressed the need for increasing field visits and inspections to improve public facilitation and monitoring of markets. | He also directed the department to formula…
(2025-12-13). Crypto giant Tether tests Agnelli family. tribune.com.pk 
The Agnelli family has no intention of selling Juventus, opens new tab to crypto group Tether or anyone else, sources close to the family's holding company Exor said, after Tether bid for Italy's most historically successful soccer club. | Tether said on Friday it had submitted an all-cash proposal to Exor to buy its entire stake in the Turin-based Serie A club. | It is offering Exor 2.66 euros per share, a separate source said, valuing Juventus at just over one billion euros ($1.17 billion). | The price offered provides a 21% premium over Juventus' closing share price on Friday of 2.19 euros. | Juventus has n…
(2025-12-13). US funded covert training of activists ahead of Nepal coup, leaked documents reveal. tehrantimes.com Leaked documents reviewed by The Grayzone indicate that U.S. government—funded organizations covertly supported and trained Nepalese youth activists in the years leading up to the violent overthrow of Nepal's government in September, amid Washington's efforts to curb what it perceives as Chinese and Indian influence in the country.
(2025-12-13). Kerala Has Abolished Extreme Poverty. scheerpost.com Traffic on Thevally Bridge, view to north (from Thevally towards Kottayathukadavu), Kollam, Kerala, India. This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a tax-deductible
(2025-12-13). Belarus, Russia's Vladimir Oblast to step up cooperation via commodity exchange. eng.belta.by The Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange and the Vladimir Oblast Export Support Center intend to jointly involve regional enterprises in exchange trading by holding practical seminars, online conferences and workshops on exchange operations.
(2025-12-13). Phillip Claudel's "Compromise" on stage in Kerman. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- An adaptation of French writer Phillip Claudel's play "Compromise" is currently on stage at Kerman's City Theater Complex.
(2025-12-13). Scotland Names Newcomers Thaker, Tekale For U-19 Men's World Cup. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Scotland have named two newcomers, Shlok Thaker and Shreyas Tekale, in their 15-member squad for next month's men's Under-19 World Cup, with Thomas Knight set to captain the …
(2025-12-13). Ilam to hold three-day tour for Iraqi tourists. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Inviting a group of Iraqi tourists and media activists to attend the three-day tour of Ilam is part of the province's tourism diplomacy programs, which are held with the aim of introducing local capacities, said head of Ilam Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). From The 'Island Of Peace' Myth To Massacre. popularresistance.org When Issa Shivji presented the case of Tanzania's unfolding "silent class struggle" more than five decades ago, the political terrain was still fertile enough to engage with such analysis, even if the ruling class lacked the courage to confront it. | Fast-forward to today, and that context has radically shifted. The state and much of the population have become deeply invested in superstitious neoliberal illusions, leaving little room for class-based critique. This transformation has also reinforced the power of the long-standing nationalistic slogan, "the Island of Peace," a carefully constructed myth that masks…
(2025-12-13). Measles Outbreak Nears Grim Milestone As Hundreds Quarantine in South Carolina. portside.org Measles Outbreak Nears Grim Milestone As Hundreds Quarantine in South Carolina |
(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). Belarus formalizes updated military policy. eng.belta.by Belarus has formalized its updated national military policy. This is stipulated in Law No. 111-Z "On amendments to laws on ensuring military security and defense", dated 9 December 2025.
(2025-12-13). PM Shehbaz says Pakistan out of economic crisis, vows better governance through reforms. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan had emerged from severe economic distress due to the efforts of his government and its economic team, saying the economy was in a precarious state when the government assumed office, and the country was close to financial default. | "We were at the verge of financial default. Our inflation was galloping and policy rate was crippling. So one could not imagine any kind of investment in Pakistan, let alone FDIs. And the business in the country was in a turmoil. But we did not lose hope," said PM Shehbaz while addressing the launch ceremony of the National Regulatory Ref…
(2025-12-13). Hezbollah leader: Disarming resistance would mean Lebanon's end. tehrantimes.com Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem on Saturday rejected any attempts to disarm the resistance, framing such efforts as a direct extension of Israel's strategic objectives and a threat to Lebanon's very existence.
(2025-12-13). Turkmen president hints at reforms. tribune.com.pk 
Turkmenistan's president hinted at possible political reforms on Friday ahead of a rare international meeting he is hosting with the attendance of counterparts from Russia, Turkey, Iran and elsewhere. | President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, whom critics say presides over an autocratic and opaque system, made the comments in state newspaper Turkmenistan Today in honour of the 30th anniversary of the former Soviet nation's declaration of neutrality. | "We are carrying out extensive work aimed at transforming our neutral country into a powerful, democratic, and rule-of-law state where citizens live happy lives," Berd…
(2025-12-13). Eismont shares details of Lukashenko-Coale talks. eng.belta.by The talks between Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and U.S. Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale took several hours at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on 12-13 December, Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont said.
(2025-12-13). Salah Back In Liverpool After Talks With Slot. menafn.com (MENAFN – Kashmir Observer) Mohamed Salah AP Photo Liverpool- Mohamed Salah returned to Liverpool's squad for the Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday after holding talks with …
(2025-12-13). Own Nothing? Welcome to Technofeudalism. fairobserver.com From browsing blogs to trading Instagram reels, from sharing memes to stumbling upon an embarrassing Facebook comment, everyday online activity unfolds at the very center of technofeudalism. This theory suggests that modern capitalism is evolving into a new system resembling feudalism, in which power and wealth are concentrated not in competitive markets but in a…
(2025-12-13). Controversy Erupts as MGNREGA Renamed: A Cosmetic Makeover or Strategic Erasure? devdiscourse.com The Cabinet has sanctioned a contentious Bill to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), sparking criticism from Congress officials.
(2025-12-13). Sindh forms committee to review Karachi's e-challan system. tribune.com.pk 
The Sindh government has constituted a high-level committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the e-challan system introduced in Karachi in 2025, officials said on Friday. | Minister for Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs, and Criminal Prosecution Department Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has been appointed chairman of the committee, which also includes Opposition Leader Ali Khursheedi and several members of the Sindh Assembly. | Senior government officials, including the additional chief secretary (home), the secretary of law, and the additional inspector general of police (Karachi), have been named as committee member…
(2025-12-13). Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project. sanews.gov.za Minister undertakes oversight visit to Lesotho Highlands Water Project | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina is this weekend leading a South African delegation to Lesotho for an oversight visit to assess progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). | The Minister is accompanied by Deputy Minister David Mahobo and Deputy Minister of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Seiso Mohai. | The delegation is scheduled to meet Lesotho's Minister of Natural Resources, Mohlomi Moleko. | Majodina will be joined on the two-day visit beginning on Saturday, 14 December 2025, by representatives of…
(2025-12-13). Saturday 12/13: Virtual Coverage of The Campaign to Free Dr. Abu Safiya. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qY5v……
(2025-12-13). When it comes to standing up to fascism, unity doesn't mean uniformity. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). Polar Bears May Be Adapting To Survive Warmer Glimates. eurasiareview.com New research reveals a link between rising temperatures and changes in polar bear DNA, which may be helping them adapt and survive in increasingly challenging environments. | The study by scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) discovered that some genes related to heat-stress, aging and metabolism are behaving differently in polar bears living in southeastern Greenland, suggesting they might be adjusting to their warmer conditions. | The finding suggests that these genes play a key role in how different polar bear populations are‚ÄØadapting or evolving‚ÄØin respon…
(2025-12-13). Trump's all-out war on African peoples, at home and abroad. iacenter.org December 10, 2025 When it comes to Donald Trump's white supremacist rants against people of African descent, there are no borders. In early November, he threatened to militarily invade Nigeria, the most populous country on the African continent, for "anti-Christian" violence. The Nigerian government vehemently rejected this claim, characterizing it as baseless. This was followed in late November with Trump having the unmitigated gall to disinvite leaders of the South African government to the 2026 G20 conference slated to be held in the U.S. The reason? Trump claims that the Black-led government discriminates aga…
(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). Journey to Ivye, the city of four faiths, home to oldest mosque. eng.belta.by Ivye is known as the city of four faiths: Catholic, Orthodox, Muslim, and Jewish. It is also the Mecca of Belarusian Tatars.
(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). Karakoram Express delayed as PR issues Lahore train update. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Railways on Saturday announced a minor delay in the departure of the Karakoram Express from Lahore, while confirming that most other trains to Karachi, Quetta, Rawalpindi and other cities are operating on schedule. | According to the Divisional Superintendent Office, the Karakoram Express (42-Down) bound for Karachi will now depart at 4.15pm, instead of its scheduled 3.00pm, due to a delay of one hour and 15 minutes. | Read: Pakistan Railways safety measures remain inadequate despite multiple accidents, inquiry reports | The Pak Business Express (34-Down) to Karachi is set to leave Lahore at its sched…
(2025-12-13). Number of electric cars in Belarus soars 538 times since 2022. eng.belta.by President's Decree No. 92 "On stimulating the use of electric vehicles" has given a powerful boost to the development of electric transport in Belarus. Since the decree came into force, the number of registered EVs has increased 538 times, reaching 46,800.
(2025-12-13). Belarus' ambassador meets with Belgrade University students. eng.belta.by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Serbia Sergei Malinovsky met with students of the Faculty of Philology at the University of Belgrade. The students presented their Belarusian- and Serbian-language projects about Belarus and Serbia.
(2025-12-13). Supervisory board appointed ahead of Parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Guardian Council of Iran has selected the members of the Central Supervisory Board tasked with overseeing the upcoming midterm elections for the Assembly of Experts and the Parliament, the council's spokesperson said on Saturday.
(2025-12-13). Lionel Messi Net Worth: From Private Jet And Luxury Cars To Endorsements – Check Footballer's Earnings. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Lionel Messi is in India for a three-day GOAT tour, which began today in Kolkata and descended into chaos at Salt Lake Stadium. Fans went into a frenzy and began throwing …
(2025-12-13). Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem Delivers Speech Today. english.almanar.com.lb Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is to deliver a speech on Saturday on the occasion of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa's birth anniversary. His eminence is to tackle latest developments in a televised address via video link, during a ceremony organized by Hezbollah's Women's Organizations Unit. Entitled "We Shall Keep the Covenant", the ceremony is to …
(2025-12-13). UCS: "Tackling climate change requires .. scaling up clean tech… AND … phasing out fossil fuels" wattsupwiththat.com On the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, The Union of Concerned Scientists are concerned fossil fuel use is not falling.
(2025-12-13). Conviction of former DG ISI: political impact. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-13). Sen. Duckworth Warns Trump Could Use Military Force Against Americans. scheerpost.com By: Joshua Scheer A Democratic senator has raised alarms over President Donald Trump's potential use of U.S. military strikes targeting American citizens on U.S. soil by using the same justification behind such strikes on alleged foreign drug trafficking vessels. In an interview with The Intercept, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) described the administration's recent boat strikes …
(2025-12-13). Mount Horeb, December 13, 2025: Freeze Out Fascism! Sign Brigade. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1FSEY3k9nB/ Yes, it will be cold, but we have planned a powerful sign brigade will line Springdale Street in Mount Horeb, on Saturday morning from 10: 30 — 11: 30 am. We will meet at Liberty Park, 1201 Cox Drive in Mount Horeb. We want to make these signs the focus of the display. If you …
(2025-12-13). No Social Media For Tech Bosses' Kids? Youtube CEO Neal Mohan Reveals 'On Weekdays We Are More Strict…'. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, who was named TIME's 2025 CEO of the Year, said he limits his children's social media usage – in line with many other tech bosses.The harms of being …
(2025-12-13). Huawei's latest handset uses improved China-made chip, report shows. tribune.com.pk 
The Kirin 9030, the chip that powers Huawei Technologies' latest flagship Mate 80 series handset, has been manufactured by China's top foundry SMIC with an improved version of 7 nanometres, which is still behind TSMC and Samsung, Canadian research firm TechInsights said. | The Kirin 9030 is manufactured using SMIC's N+3 process, a "scaled extension" of its previous 7 nanometer (N+2) node, TechInsights said in a report published on December 8. | Read More: Disney to invest $1 billion in OpenAI, license characters for Sora video tool | "However, in absolute terms, N+3 remains substantially less scaled than indus…
(2025-12-13). Who benefits from a disarmed Lebanon? tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Lebanon's fragile ceasefire with Israel, brokered in late November 2024 by the United States and France, was meant to halt hostilities and open the door to a negotiated settlement. Yet more than a year later, the truce has proven largely illusory. Israel continues near-daily strikes on Lebanese territory, claiming to target Hezbollah compounds and rocket launch sites, but offering no verifiable evidence to substantiate its assertions.
(2025-12-13). Ukraine peace talks expose rift as Denmark's intel report warns of US threat To NATO. hindustantimes.com Denmark has labeled the United States a potential security risk in a striking shift for a key NATO ally, according to a new intelligence assessment released by the Danish Defence Intelligence Service on December 10. The report warns that political decisions by the Trump administration are accelerating mistrust between the U.S. and Europe and increasing uncertainty over Washington's role as Europe's security guarantor. It alleges the U.S. is using economic power to pressure allies and adversaries, while also highlighting rising threats from Russia and China. The warning comes amid stalled Ukraine peace talks and i…
(2025-12-13). Amnesty International reports torture and human rights violations at "Alligator Alcatraz" indybay.org Alligator Alcatraz a.k.a. Everglades Detention Facility…
(2025-12-13). We're Making 'Tax the Rich' More Than a Slogan. portside.org We're Making 'Tax the Rich' More Than a Slogan |
(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). John Cena set for final WWE appearance. tribune.com.pk 
John Cena, one of WWE's most iconic superstars and a 17-time World Champion, is set to bring the curtain down on his legendary in-ring career later today as he headlines Saturday Night's Main Event at the Capital One Arena. | The final chapter of Cena's more than two-decade-long wrestling journey will see him square off against Gunther, who earned the right to face the WWE great by winning the Last Time Is Now tournament. The bout has been the centrepiece of Cena's year-long farewell tour and is widely regarded as one of the most significant moments in sports entertainment this year. | In the days leading up t…
(2025-12-13). Lukashenko gives interview to U.S. channel Newsmax. eng.belta.by The head of state shared his vision for the future of relations between Belarus and the United States. The interview also addressed prospects for resolving the conflict in Ukraine and the role of U.S. President Donald Trump in this process.
(2025-12-13). Fans Vandalise India Stadium After Messi's Abrupt Exit. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Angry spectators broke down barricades and stormed the pitch at a stadium in India after football star Lionel Messi, who is on a three-day tour of the country, abruptly left …
(2025-12-13). Iranian artist showing artwork in "The Temple of Dreams" international exhibition in Italy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An artwork by the Iranian artist Shirin Mohseni-Nasab is present at the international exhibition "The Temple of Dreams" in Lecce, Italy.
(2025-12-13). Inside Coca-Cola's Multi-Billion Dollar Theft of Trade Secrets and Human Rights Abuses. portside.org Inside Coca-Cola's Multi-Billion Dollar Theft of Trade Secrets and Human Rights Abuses |
(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). Leeds demo outside BBC as hunger strikers' lives hang in the balance. thecanary.co 
The lives of eight political prisoners in the UK are on a knife-edge and no one is talking about it. What the actual ____ is going on. Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, Jon Cink, Teuta Hoxha, Kamran Ahmed, Lewie Chiaramello, Muhammed Umer Khalid. Eight human beings, held without trial for over a year, are […] | By
(2025-12-13). FBR to move against private clinics, hospitals over tax evasion, underreporting. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Board of Revenue has decided to tighten the noose around private-practice doctors, clinics and private hospitals allegedly involved in tax evasion amounting to billions of rupees. | The decision has been taken in light of the latest statistics obtained during FBR's data analysis, which revealed large-scale alleged tax evasion by doctors across the country. Despite having taxable income, more than 73,000 registered doctors were found to have not filed income tax returns. | According to FBR officials, the latest data shows that there are 130,243 registered doctors nationwide. However, during the curr…
(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). "Mr. Trump is watching you at the airport" : Secret ICE unit tracks migrants on domestic flights. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – There are new details about a U.S. government program that was not previously known. It lets immigration officials keep an eye on and arrest undocumented immigrants in domestic airports, which leads to quick detentions and deportations. | The New York Times got documents that show the program lets the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) share passenger information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) several times a week. Then, ICE agents can be sent to airports to stop people who have outstanding deportation orders. | The system led to the arrest of Any Lucia López Belloza, a Hondur…
(2025-12-13). West pursuing to create insecurity in Muslim countries. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the Western countries are seeking to create insecurity and tensions in the independent and Muslim nations.
(2025-12-13). NYC-DSA Strategy in Zohran's Race. portside.org NYC-DSA Strategy in Zohran's Race |
(2025-12-13). 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. (…) | – |
(2025-12-13). Nowruz-observing countries meet in New Delhi on safeguarding shared heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A number of cultural officials from countries where Nowruz is observed met in New Delhi on the sidelines of a UNESCO meeting to discuss coordination among member states of the UNESCO-registered festival.
(2025-12-13). Govt to distribute 700,000 Chromebooks under PM youth initiative. tribune.com.pk 
The Prime Minister's Youth Programme has announced the distribution of 700,000 Chromebooks to students across the country to expand digital access and support technology-driven education. | The initiative was unveiled by PM Youth Programme Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, who said the move aims to equip young people with modern learning tools and help bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas. | He said the Chromebooks would be provided to deserving students enrolled in schools, colleges and universities, adding that the programme would be implemented in phases to ensure transparency and effect…
(2025-12-13). Iran stripped off of hosting rights in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's national basketball team will be forced to play their home games in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers at a neutral venue.
(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). US planes fly over Syria after troops came under attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Video footage released on social media on Saturday shows the flight of US army aircraft over Syria after its troops came under attack. Earlier media reported an attack on a convoy of US and Syrian forces in Palmyra.
(2025-12-13). How This Artist Is Turning L.A.'s Trash Into Art Draped With The U.S. Flag. lataco.com I thought a lot about the ICE raids immensely," says artist Acacia Marable. "And a lot about the unhoused people, 'cause I mean, it's literally like this idea of this ugly thing that you don't want to be associated with your community or our country."
(2025-12-13). Iran armed forces have developed new technologies: Army gen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) — Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, the Iranian Army Ground Force commander, says that the Iranian armed forces enjoy having new technologies, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence, quantum, drones, and lasers.
(2025-12-13). Russia Slams' Europeans' Decision To Freeze Its Assets. menafn.com (MENAFN – Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) | MOSCOW, Dec 13 (KUNA) ⚪ Russia assailed on Saturday a European Union's decision to suspend Russian assets labeling it as illegal and flagrant breach of the …
(2025-12-13). Belarus takes part in BRICS Sherpas meeting in Brazil. eng.belta.by The Belarusian delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Brazil Andrei Andreyev took part in the 4th BRICS Sherpas Meeting (a preparatory session of countries' representatives ahead of the summit) on 12 December.
(2025-12-13). Wednesday 12/17: Webinar: Palestine Through My Eyes. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/threads-of……
(2025-12-13). Digital Payments And Financial Inclusion: What The Global Evidence Shows OpEd. eurasiareview.com Access to basic financial services remains uneven across the world. In many developing and emerging economies, large segments of the population still lack formal bank accounts, reliable payment options, or safe ways to save and transfer money. Over the past decade, digital payment technologies have been widely promoted as a way to address these gaps. Mobile money, e-wallets, and online payment platforms now feature prominently in discussions of financial inclusion. | From reviewing the empirical evidence, it is clear that these technologies can play an important role in expanding access to finance, particularl…
(2025-12-13). Fadnavis Defends MGNREGA Renaming; Highlights Rural Development Gains. devdiscourse.com Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has hit back at Congress for questioning the Center's decision to rename the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Fadnavis emphasized that the Modi government's policies are yielding significant benefits for rural areas.
(2025-12-13). Russia sentences ICC judges. tribune.com.pk 
Russia on Friday sentenced top International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and its chief prosecutor to jail terms, in a retaliatory move after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. | In 2023, prosecutor Karim Khan charged Putin with illegally deporting children from Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. Moscow responded by opening a case against him. | The Moscow city court found that "ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan unlawfully prosecuted Russian citizens in The Hague" and that the ICC "instructed the judges of the chamber to issue patently unlawful arrest warrants".
(2025-12-13). Dúo cubano a semifinales de torneo Norceca en voli playero. cubadebate.cu El dúo playero de Cuba de Damián Gómez y Eblis Veranes avanzó hoy a la semifinal de la Etapa Final y undécima parada del Tour Norceca, al derrotar 2-0 y 2-1 a los de Islas Vírgenes y México, en ese orden, con escenario en las arenas e Juan Dolió, República Dominicana. Este domingo, además de la semifinal, se disputarán las preseas de bronce y oro.
(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). Sancionan en La Habana a acusados por venta ilegal de medicamentos. cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Municipal Popular de Diez de Octubre celebró juicio oral y público en las causas 495 y 496 de 2025, y dictó sentencia contra Yoandrys Luis Blanco William y Miguel Alejandro Labañino Fernández. Se comprobó que ambos acusados se dedicaban a la adquisición y comercialización ilícita de medicamentos con precios abusivos.
(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). Se retira Jefe del Comando Sur de EEUU tras cuestionar ataques en el Caribe. cubadebate.cu Alvin Holsey, almirante de la Armada de Estados Unidos que supervisaba las operaciones militares en América Latina, entregó las responsabilidades de mando, y se retira un año después de asumir el cargo de jefe del Comando Sur, al transferir las funciones de liderazgo a su adjunto Evan Pettus, teniente general de la Fuerza Aérea.
(2025-12-13). The Palestinization of the World w/ Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina. counterpunch.org Rebecca Maria Goldschmidt speaks with members of the Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina on Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca, México. They discuss local issues of gentrification, militarization, narco-violence, and religious Zionism, and Mexico's political and economic ties to the colonial occupation of Palestine. Asamblea Oaxaqueña por Palestina is an autonomous, non-partisan, solidarity space formed by
(2025-12-13). The De Facto Restoration Of South Yemen Drastically Shifts The Conflict's Dynamics. thealtworld.com 
The Southern Transitional Council made pivotal progress on restoring South Yemeni sovereignty, which could lead to Yemen's re-bifurcation into separate North and South states as a pragmatic compromise for ending this protracted conflict in which neither side is capable of achieving their maximalist goals. |
(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). Progressive forces denounce the 'electoral coup' in Honduras. iacenter.org By Martha Grevatt December 10, 2025 Voters in Honduras went to the polls in a national election on Nov. 30; as of this writing no candidate has yet been named president. In the midst of numerous breakdowns in the electoral system (TREP), irregularities, security issues, evidence of fraud and blatant interference by U.S. President Donald Trump, current President Xiomara Castro de Zelaya has called the elections "null." Supporters of the party LIBRE, Liberty and Refoundation, protest the general election results in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo) Current vote tallies reporte…
(2025-12-13). After Appeal, Loyola University Students Kick TPUSA Off Campus. popularresistance.org New Orleans, LA — On December 3, students at Loyola University New Orleans showed up to oppose the second attempt at chartering a Turning Point USA chapter on their campus. | In October of this year, a small group of conservative students attended a student senate session to propose a TPUSA Charter at Loyola. At that meeting, over 100 students packed the room to show their opposition to a chapter on campus. When the senate denied the charter, the pro-TPUSA students appealed to have their proposal heard again.
(2025-12-13). Desperate children in Gaza try to keep floodwater out of tents. aljazeera.com Video shows children in Gaza desperately trying to sweep floodwater away from their makeshift tents.
(2025-12-13). Virtual reality offers escape to Gaza children wounded in Israel's war. aljazeera.com VR headsets are offering injured, traumatised Palestinian children respite from hardships in war-torn Gaza.
(2025-12-13). Bolivia jails ex-president Arce on corruption charges ahead of trial. aljazeera.com Former leader denies charges over alleged diversion of funds meant for Indigenous development projects.
(2025-12-13). Trump strips legal protections from Ethiopian refugees in latest crackdown. aljazeera.com US president orders 5,000 Ethiopians to leave in 60 days amid broader push to end protections for over one million.
(2025-12-13). Belarus frees 123 prisoners including Ales Bialiatski as US lifts sanctions. aljazeera.com Nobel Peace Prize winner among dozens released as United States removes potash sanctions.
(2025-12-13). Myanmar military says armed groups used hospital it bombed, killing dozens. aljazeera.com Witnesses at the hospital and the UN say the attack killed medics, patients and may 'amount to a war crime'.
(2025-12-13). Inside the world of Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines. aljazeera.com 101 East investigates Catholic exorcisms in the Philippines and their impact on the faithful and the vulnerable.
(2025-12-13). Brown University reports two dead, eight injured in US school shooting. aljazeera.com Multiple people have been reported injured in a shooting near the Ivy League campus in Providence, Rhode Island.
(2025-12-13). Libya reopens National Museum in Tripoli after years of closure. aljazeera.com Libya's National Museum in Tripoli has reopened for the first time in more than a decade.
(2025-12-13). Why the huge bidding war over Warner Bros? aljazeera.com The studio that helped build Hollywood is now in the middle of its very own drama.
(2025-12-13). Messi backlash in India after fans pay up to $150 for 20-minute visit. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi's fans vented their anger over his brief appearance at a city stadium in Kolkata, India.
(2025-12-13). Thai-Cambodia fighting continues despite US ceasefire claim. aljazeera.com Cross-border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has shown no signs of easing.
(2025-12-13). Residents emerge in DR Congo's tense Uvira after M23 rebel takeover. aljazeera.com Rubio says Rwanda's actions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are a "clear violation" of the peace deal…
(2025-12-13). Alaves vs Real Madrid: La Liga — team news, start time, lineups. aljazeera.com Real Madrid have only won two of their last eight matches piling pressure on their manager Xabi Alonso for Alaves trip.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). Desert relic transforms into dance. ecns.cn In the heart of China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, beneath the golden sands of the Niya ruins site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a discovery was made in 1995.
(2025-12-14). Navigating headwinds and charting new blueprint. ecns.cn China must deliver substantial progress and new breakthroughs in boosting scientific and technological innovation, fostering new drivers of growth, and promoting economic structural improvement and upgrading, Xi said.But China remains steady-handed: the tougher the challenges, the more it will lean on reform and opening-up to unlock potential and cultivate new drivers of growth.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). China to maintain stable economic growth in 2026. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Xi: World yearns for peace, trust more than ever. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Friday for greater mutual respect, trust and understanding in the international community to bridge the global deficit in peace, as he extended a congratulatory letter to a forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan.
(2025-12-14). Israel exploits chance to strike Hamas but risks angering Trump. haaretz.com Israel's killing of a key planner of the October 7 attack is unlikely to prompt a serious Hamas response, but it could complicate U.S. efforts to advance a fragile cease-fire and lay the groundwork for Gaza's postwar order…
(2025-12-14). Ministers said to weigh legalizing West Bank outposts evacuated in 2005. haaretz.com The repopulation of these settlements is expected to deepen Israel's military presence in an area that is supposed to be under Palestinian civil and security control. This counters the principles of the 2005 disengagement, which called for no Israeli presence in the area…
(2025-12-14). IDF says it detained two Palestinians driving into West Bank settlement. haaretz.com
(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). hid in trash cans and garbage Unhoused people in Tel Aviv struggle to survive inclement weather. haaretz.com While some unhoused Israelis search for shelter in the street, others do so in temporary shelters. 'Anything that affects an ordinary person affects unhoused people tenfold. They're extremely susceptible to the cold,' says a doctor who volunteers in an NGO operating in the Tel Aviv area…
(2025-12-13). Gaza students return to war-damaged colleges, holding onto hope amid ruins. independent.co.ug 
GAZA, ISRAEL | Xinhua | Among the rubble of Gaza City's Islamic University, Ahmed Totah approached his first classroom with a mix of fear and hope. The campus was badly damaged, but the 19-year-old was finally starting the university education he had dreamed of. "I never imagined this moment would come so quickly," he said, …
(2025-12-14). Turkish president warns Black Sea should not become "area of confrontation" independent.co.ug 
ANKARA | Xinhua | The Black Sea should not become "an area of confrontation" between Russia and Ukraine, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. "The Black Sea should not be seen as an area of confrontation. This would not benefit Russia or Ukraine. Everyone needs safe navigation in the Black Sea," Türkiye's semi-official Anadolu …
(2025-12-14). U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker: The Return of Isolationism. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. Ramps Up Pressure On December 11, 2025 (local time), the U.S. Navy seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, a development that underscores the growing risk of a full-scale confrontation. President Donald Trump confirmed the incident: "We just seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela—a very large tanker, in fact the largest ever—and more …
(2025-12-14). Green Transition: China's Role in a Shifting Global Landscape. moderndiplomacy.eu The global green transition has long been seen as a critical path to addressing climate change and reshaping economies. Yet, since 2020, this vision has faced a growing backlash. Rising energy prices, inflation, and the mounting financial strain on the middle class have made green policies increasingly unpopular in many developed nations. In the U.S., …
(2025-12-14). Shooting at Brown University leaves 2 dead, 9 injured; suspect at large. moderndiplomacy.eu More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday to search for a suspect after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island resulted in two students dead and nine others injured. The university was placed in lockdown after a shooter entered a building where students were taking exams. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated …
(2025-12-14). China's Opening-Up and Its Global Economic Impact. moderndiplomacy.eu China has consistently adhered to its fundamental national policy of opening up to the outside world and has taken concrete measures to promote the building of an open global economy. In your opinion, China has made numerous contributions to global economic development through its opening-up policy. China has successfully implemented its economic opening-up policy by …
(2025-12-14). Why Washington Now Sees Africa as Crucial to National Security. moderndiplomacy.eu The release of the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy marks not simply an update in policy but a fundamental shift in America's doctrine of power for the twenty-first century. Washington now recognizes that security can no longer be anchored solely in military predominance. It is increasingly defined by the capacity to organize and govern strategic …
(2025-12-14). Managing Crises in the Global South: What Leaders Need to Know. moderndiplomacy.eu In today's interconnected and unpredictable world, no government, corporation, or public institution is immune to crisis. Natural disasters, cyberattacks, economic shocks, public scandals, and misinformation campaigns can emerge suddenly, threatening stability, credibility, and public confidence. For leaders, particularly in the Global South, where governance systems often face chronic resource constraints, limited institutional capacity, and fragmented …
(2025-12-14). Shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach Leaves 10 Dead, Multiple Injured. moderndiplomacy.eu Ten people are dead and many others have been injured after a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, according to officials. Thirteen individuals were taken to the hospital as first responders worked to save lives. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the incident as "shocking and distressing," emphasizing the efforts of emergency responders on the scene. …
(2025-12-13). China to Expand Trade Next Year While Seeking "Sustainable" Growth. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF China has announced plans to expand both exports and imports next year to promote "sustainable" trade, as its massive trade surplus fuels tensions with global partners and draws criticism from the IMF. Senior official Han Wenxiu stated the government would encourage service exports, boost household incomes, and remove consumption restrictions while trying to …
(2025-12-13). How Conflict Timber Became a National Security Threat in The Gambia. moderndiplomacy.eu In the early 2010s, West African countries imposed stricter environmental regulations, anticipating a steady decline in timber exports due to ECOWAS restrictions on endangered rosewood. Instead, The Gambia saw an increase in rosewood shipments through its capital's seaport, amid the ongoing Casamance insurgency and Gambia government's imposition of what looked symbolic or rhetorically-motivated sanctions of …
(2025-12-13). North Korea Awards Heroes from Ukraine War Deployment to Russia. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF North Korean leader Kim Jong Un publicly honored an army engineering unit that returned from a four-month combat deployment to Russia's Kursk region, praising their "heroic" actions in a televised Pyongyang ceremony. Kim awarded state honors and posthumously recognized nine soldiers killed during the mission, confirming North Korea's direct military involvement in the …
(2025-12-13). Trump's Truce in Tatters as Thailand Continues Bombing Cambodia. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Thailand has vowed to continue military actions against Cambodia, directly contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered a new ceasefire between the two Southeast Asian nations. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated there is no ceasefire, as Thai fighter jets struck targets on Saturday following heavy border clashes across seven provinces. WHAT …
(2025-12-13). 20 States Challenge Trump's $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas in Court. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF California and 19 other U.S. states have filed a lawsuit to block President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers, calling it an illegal overreach that will cripple vital services like healthcare and education. The White House defends the fee as a lawful measure to prevent program abuse, …
(2025-12-13). Musk's Mars Mission: A Bold Vision That Could Cloud the SpaceX IPO. moderndiplomacy.eu Investors interested in SpaceX's upcoming IPO should prepare for some unpredictability as CEO Elon Musk pursues both his ambition of reaching Mars and the growth of the Starlink satellite broadband service, which promises more consistent returns for shareholders. SpaceX aims to go public next year, potentially raising over $25 billion with a valuation that could …
(2025-12-13). Israel says killed 4 in Gaza attack, including Hamas commander. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed senior Hamas commander Raed Saed on Saturday following a deliberate airstrike on vehicle in Gaza City. | Israeli officials said Saed was driving along the al-Rashid coastal road. Three others were reportedly killed in the incident, which is Israel's biggest violation of the October ceasefire so far. | The Israeli military claimed that Saed was "operating tore-establish Hamas's capabilities". | Hamas have yet to comment on the incident. | Israel has carried out multiple ceasefire violations on Saturday, carrying out several attacks on Saturday morning, including the killing of a…
(2025-12-14). Israel launches strikes across Gaza, as dozens detained in WB. newarab.com 
Israeli forces renewed their strikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, despite a According to several reports in local media, Israeli naval boats also opened fire at civilians from along the coast of Khan Younis. Israeli forces further targeted civili…
(2025-12-13). Over 1,000 Palestinians died awaiting medical evacuations: WHO. newarab.com 
More than a thousand Palestinians have died in the Gaza Strip while waiting for medical evacuation permits from Israel between July 2024 and late November this year, the World Health Organisation said Friday. | Rick Peeperkorn, the WHO representative for the occupied Palestinian territories, told reporters at the UN headquarters in New York that 1,092 patients died between July 2024 and 28 November 2025, citing Gaza's health authorities. | But he said the figure was likely an underestimate, based only on reported deaths. He added that the WHO "has called on more countries to accept patients from Gaza and for medi…
(2025-12-13). Nikolay Mladenov being touted for Gaza 'board of peace': reports. newarab.com 
Bulgarian politician and diplomat Nikolay Mladenov could be one of the candidates to represent Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" to administer Gaza in the second phase of the US-brokered ceasefire agreement, recent reports reveal. | News of his possible inclusion on the board — which will be led by the US president — was reported by some American media outlets and comes after former British prime minister Palestinians, Arab and Muslim 'guarantor states' of the ceasefire, objected…
(2025-12-13). Guterres marks end of UN mission in Iraq after over two decades. newarab.com 
At Baghdad's request, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will shut down its operations after 22 years of assisting the country in its transition following the 2003 invasion and occupation…
(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). 42 Lebanese 'missing', 23 captured by Israel: prisoners' group. newarab.com 
The fate of at least 42 Lebanese citizens remains unknown after last year's war with Israel, while 23 others are still in Israeli imprisonment, according to a memorandum delivered to President Joseph Aoun. | Among the 23, 11 men were captured during the Israeli offensive, nine were captured after a US-brokered ceasefire, and three were taken decades ago, according to the letter sent by the Lebanese Association for Prisoners and Released Detainees. | Cross-border hostilities since October 2023 between the Hezbollah militant group and Israel spiralled into a full-scale war in September 2024, when Israel launched a…
(2025-12-13). 'Halal B': Cardi B arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of performance. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Mo Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton after Slot talks. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-13). US, Ukraine to discuss truce in Berlin ahead of Europe summit. newarab.com 
Germany will host US and Ukrainian delegations over the weekend for talks A US official said overnight that President Donald Trump's envoy
(2025-12-13). UK bishops 'gravely concerned' by far-right 'Christmas' rally. newarab.com 
UK bishops said they were "gravely concerned" about the use of Christian symbols to Robinson has billed the rally as a Christmas "religious celebration". | "Any co-opting or corrupting of the Christian faith to exclude others is unacceptable, and we are gravely concern…
(2025-12-13). Iran executes woman over killing four-year-old stepdaughter. newarab.com 
(2025-12-13). Yemen army says 32 soldiers killed in STC takeover of Hadramaut. newarab.com 
At least 32 soldiers were killed and 45 others wounded in the separatist The army chief of staff's office said in a statement carried by the army's 26 September website that the soldiers "fell while carrying out their national and constitutional duty in defence of themselves…
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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?
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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.
(2025-12-14). 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). Global Outrage Peaks: UN Votes 139-12 to Save Gaza from Starvation. thinktank.pk In a landmark move underscoring the world's growing impatience with humanitarian blockades, the United Nations General Assembly has passed a powerful resolution urging Israel to open the floodgates for aid into Gaza. Adopted on December 12, 2025, this non-binding but symbolically charged decision comes at a critical juncture, just months after a fragile ceasefire brokered …
(2025-12-13). Philadelphia Cultural Fund to distribute $13 million to arts organizations next year. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia Cultural Fund is launching a historic cycle in 2026, distributing $13 million in grants to arts and cultural organizations throughout the city. | "This is one of the biggest shifts in our 30-year history, and it's designed to make our funding more equitable and accessible," said Gabriela Sanchez, executive director of PCF. | Here's what to know about why this round of funding stands out, who can apply and how everyday Philadelphians can help make decisions a…