(2025-12-15). Israel strikes central, southern Gaza, settlers storm Nablus. newarab.com 
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Declaración de la XXIV Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu Los Jefes de Estado del ALBA-TCP reafirmaron su compromiso con la integración regional, la solidaridad y la defensa de la soberanía. Condenaron enérgicamente el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba, las sanciones a Venezuela y Nicaragua, y el genocidio israelí en Gaza. Además, rechazaron el orden internacional excluyente.
(2025-12-15). øPor Qué Estados Unidos No Puede Usar su Estrategia de "Liderar Desde Atrás" Contra Venezuela? globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-15). 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?
(2025-12-15). How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly. grist.org 
If we're being honest, 2025 did not start out great. For basically the whole month of January, a series of wildfires raged across Los Angeles, killing hundreds (more on that number below). On the other side of the country, an Arctic blast brought The rest of the year, which is on track to…
(2025-12-15). Govt under fire over new rural employment bill, opposition asks why Mahatma Gandhi's name dropped. devdiscourse.com The government came under sharp criticism on Monday over a bill that seeks to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and replace it with a new rural employment law, with opposition MPs asking why the name of the father of the nation is being removed.
(2025-12-15). Australia's feminised politics need masculine balance. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's politics has elevated compassion over wisdom, optics over outcomes. The result is drift, debt and disorder – and a growing hunger for firmer leadership and moral balance.
(2025-12-15). Firm stance on opening-up wins praise. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce launched the "Big Market for All: Export to China" initiative in November, aimed at boosting imports and providing a new channel for global products to enter the Chinese market."The market is massive in scale and very diverse, from top-tier cities to lower-tier cities that are also growing in wealth with advanced demands."
(2025-12-15). US, Ukraine achieve 'a lot of progress' at talks in Berlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The delegations of the United States and Ukraine achieved "a lot of progress" during negotiations in the German capital of Berlin, US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff stated.
(2025-12-15). Iran unveils 3 new nuclear achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran showcased three cutting-edge achievements in nuclear science today, highlighting advancements in medical and research applications as well as the launch of the national nuclear network.
(2025-12-15). Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display at Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. ecns.cn Starting with four pieces from the collection of the king of France, Louis XIV, the largest showcase of the Louvre in China is taking place in Shanghai, featuring more than 300 artifacts from the museum's collection.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Iran strengthening air defense to counter threats: Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that the country has placed the strengthening of its integrated air defense shield at the core of its strategy to effectively counter potential threats.
(2025-12-15). Gunmen kill 11, wound many on Sydney beach. ecns.cn Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people and wounded another 29 on Sunday during a Jewish ceremony at Bondi Beach in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
(2025-12-15). Geminid meteor shower seen across China. ecns.cn This photo released on Dec. 14, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower over the Xinghe County of Ulanqab in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-15). Israel Apologists Hasten To Use Bondi Shooting To Attack Anti-Genocide Activists. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Two shooters
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). China Launches Satellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal in Fresh Commercial Space Mission. infobrics.org China launched the Kinetica-1, also known as the Lijian-1 Y11 carrier rocket with nine satellites onboard, including three international payloads for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal…
(2025-12-15). Job postings in Japan seeking China-critical content spark public backlash. ecns.cn Job postings on a Japanese recruitment website seeking creators to produce content critical of China and favorable to Japan have sparked public backlash, with social media users questioning the funding behind the projects and urging greater transparency and investigation.
(2025-12-15). Team China Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin win silver at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025. ecns.cn South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin cruised past China's Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sung Yingsha in straight games in the mixed doubles final at WTT Finals Saturday.
(2025-12-15). China launches carrier rocket to deploy experimental cargo ship and satellite. 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Japanese rhetoric sends dangerous signals, raising alarm over a revival of militarism: experts. ecns.cn "The 21st century will not, cannot be and should not be a repetition of the 20th century. Certainly, the 1.4 billion Chinese people will never accept it," said David Gosset, specialist in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, in an interview with China News Network's West-East Talk, commenting on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question.
(2025-12-15). Russia to Export Over 100 Million Tons of Coal to China. infobrics.org "Russia is one of the world's leading coal producers and suppliers, and China is the largest consumer. In this context, we see prospects for increasing supplies of coal and its processed products to the Asian country," Novak affirmed…
(2025-12-15). No entry, no growth: Australia's immigration pause illusion. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). Happy with how bowlers bounced back: Morne Morkel. devdiscourse.com India bowling coach Morne Morkel said he is happy with the way his wards bounced back in the low-scoring win over South Africa in the third T20 International here after being hammered in the previous game.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Fire destroys two trucks carrying chemicals, plastic granules in Indore; no one hurt. devdiscourse.com Two trucks parked along Agra-Mumbai national highway in Madhya Pradesh's Indore were gutted in a fire on Monday, disrupting traffic on the arterial route, though no one was hurt in the incident, a police official said.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Victims of massacre remembered. ecns.cn Liu Minsheng, 91, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, felt overwhelmed by emotions as he attended the solemn national memorial ceremony held on Saturday in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, to mourn the 300,000 victims of the atrocity.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Average age of China's workforce nearing 40, report says. ecns.cn The average age of China's workforce is approaching 40, said a report from the China Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research at the Central University of Finance and Economics published on Sunday.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). FESCO Launches First Flexi-Tank Trains from Omsk to China. infobrics.org Russia's FESCO Transportation Group has dispatched the first container train fully loaded with 40-foot flexi-tanks from Omsk to China via Kazakhstan…
(2025-12-15). 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).
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan imply three hidden motives: expert. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently made gravely erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question, drawing widespread criticism. When guesting on the "W.E. Talk" program, Xiang Haoyu, a research fellow in the Department for Asia-Pacific Studies at the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), stated that Takaichi's erroneous remarks are not accidental.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Under Trump, the National Renewable Energy Lab is losing 'renewable' from its name. grist.org 
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado is getting a name change. The groundbreaking research institute will no longer have the word "renewable" in its title, the U.S. Department of Energy The announcement does not specify how, or whether, the name change will significantly shift the facility's work, but says it "reflects the Trump administration's broader vision f…
(2025-12-15). Iran's Araghchi in Belarus for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Belarus for official talks with the country's senior leaders, focusing on bilateral, regional, and international cooperation.
(2025-12-15). Insights | Former Belarusian Deputy PM: Chinese modernization solves poverty issues other major powers fail to address. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, which puts people's wellbeing at its center, has achieved what other major powers have not — the eradication of absolute poverty, Anatoly Tozik, former Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Japanese PM Takaichi's wrong remarks on Taiwan 'dangerously divisive': David Gosset. ecns.cn David Gosset, an expert in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative said during an interview on the "W.E. Talk" program that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's inappropriate remarks on Taiwan have "clearly undermined the long-accumulated trust between China and Japan."
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Trump's decline into open corruption signals the end of America's authority. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). Enemy to face new dimension of Iran's power if war breaks out. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said that if a war were to break out, the enemy would face new and advanced dimensions of the Islamic Republic's military power.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Importance of Afghanistan's Neighbors' Meeting in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — As Afghanistan's crises increasingly affect the wider region, Tehran's first purely regional meeting of Kabul's neighbors signals a clear move toward regional solutions and collective responsibility for stability.
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia's crown prince may buy FC Barcelona for ‚Ǩ10 bln. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) —Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly prepared to offer ‚Ǩ10 billion to purchase Spanish football club Barcelona.
(2025-12-15). ICICI Prudential AMC IPO fully subscribed on Day 2. devdiscourse.com The initial public offering (IPO) of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, an arm of the ICICI Bank, got fully subscribed on the second day of share sale on Monday.
(2025-12-15). VIDEO: Autumn rainfall on Hormuz Island. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Autumn rainfall on Hormuz Island has created picturesque scenes across the island, adding to its natural beauty.
(2025-12-15). Russia completes flight tests for 'Ionozond' satellite system. ecns.cn Russia has completed the flight tests of four "Ionosfera-M" satellites, which are designed to study physical processes in the Earth's ionosphere, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos announced on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). What your cheap clothes cost the planet. grist.org 
The Atacama desert in Chile is one of the most beautiful and forbidding places on Earth, so dry that it's sometimes used by scientists to test run Mars missions. Most years the area sees less than half a centimeter of rain, but this past September unusually heavy precipitation brought forth a desert bloom, blanketing the ground with delicate purple flowers that disappeared as quickly as they'd appeared. | It was a rare treat for locals used to grimmer ornamentation: Since 2001, colorful mountains of used clothing have been the main feature growing across the Atacama. By the time the largest mound was set on fi…
(2025-12-15). A message to everyone except Brittany Higgins. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia launches artillery attack on Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia carried out artillery attacks on villages in Yemen's border regions, according to local media reports.
(2025-12-15). Iran able to thwart US sanctions targeting SE's economy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that by establishing economic relations through our private sector, the US cannot impact the activities of the Shahid Beheshti Port.
(2025-12-15). Crackdown seeks to curb finance fraud. ecns.cn China's top judicial authorities are placing a strong emphasis on financial security, pledging to continue their rigorous crackdown on corruption in the sector.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Freeride World Tour Qualifier kicks off in Xinjiang's Hemu. ecns.cn The 2025/2026 Hemu Freeride Festival Qualifier kicked off on Friday at the Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Hemu village of the Altay prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2025-12-15). Jakson Engineers inks pact with Ecoprogetti SRL to set up photovoltaic module recycling plant. devdiscourse.com Jakson Group firm Jakson Engineers Ltd (JEL) on Monday said it has signed a contract with European technology provider Ecoprogetti SRL to establish India's first hi-tech photovoltaic (PV) module recycling plant.
(2025-12-15). Thrills designed for 'wimps' make giant leap in tourism industry. ecns.cn In the past, 26-year-old e-commerce professional Cao Peiqiang's idea of an adventurous travel thrill was a theme-park pirate ship or a cable car ride. "I'm a man who sought out fresh air and scenic views, not heart-stopping drops," said Cao from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
(2025-12-15). The fight for quality housing is political. greenleft.org.au The fight for quality housing is political | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-15). Socialist Alliance condemns killings at Hanukkah event in Bondi. greenleft.org.au Socialist Alliance condemns killings at Hanukkah event in Bondi | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-15). Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalised twice after 'violent arrest', say family. devdiscourse.com Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was taken to the hospital emergency room twice after suffering blows from security forces who arrested her on December 12, her family told the Narges Foundation on Monday. The human rights activist won the award whilst in prison in 2023, following her three-decade campaign for women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran.
(2025-12-15). Iran's FM holds key meeting with Belarus president in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting at the Independence Palace in Minsk on Monday.
(2025-12-15). 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).
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Karnataka: Worms found in rice, parents outraged by staff negligence. devdiscourse.com A video showing worms in children's lunch at the Old Ningapura Government School in Koppal Taluk is going viral. School authorities state that rice is distributed by Akshara Dasoha and most likely stored for a long time. Parents and students expressed concerns over the health and hygiene of mid-day meals. After children at Old Ningapura Government School found cooked worms in the hot lunch, they were alarmed and immediately reported the incident to staff and parents.
(2025-12-15). New fish species discovered in China's Xizang. ecns.cn A new fish species has been discovered in Zayul County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, providing insights for studies of fish diversity and biological evolution in the Himalayan area, said the Institute of Plateau Biology of the Xizang Autonomous Region on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, December 15.
(2025-12-15). China to enhance strategic mutual trust, advance cooperation with UAE, says Wang Yi. ecns.cn China is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), deepen strategic mutual trust, implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and advance cooperation across all fields to elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to higher levels, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.
(2025-12-15). Opening at Paris Louvre museum delayed as employees discuss possible strike. devdiscourse.com The Paris Louvre museum did not open at 0800 GMT on Monday as usual as staff was meeting to discuss a strike over pay and working conditions, potentially disrupting access for thousands of visitors to the world's most-visited museum. The walkout, if confirmed, will come at a particularly difficult time for the museum, which is still reeling from an October jewel heist worth 88 million euros ($103.31 million) and recent infrastructure problems including a water leak that damaged ancient books.
(2025-12-15). AI toys offer emotional support to consumers. ecns.cn Eager to tap into a huge potential customer base, industry players are accelerating their push into the artificial intelligence-driven toys market, hoping to unlock new growth as supportive policies inject fresh momentum into the sector.
(2025-12-15). Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil. devdiscourse.com The Kerala High Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a case relating to the alleged rape of a woman and forcing her to abort pregnancy.
(2025-12-15). Words across worlds: Moharaj Sharma on language, culture, and belonging in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-15). Joint press release issued on meeting between Chinese, UAE FMs. ecns.cn File photo of the United Arab Emirates national flag and the Chinese national flag.It also voiced firm support for the Chinese government in achieving national reunification and opposition to any external interference in China's internal affairs.
(2025-12-15). Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting that killed 15: police. newarab.com 
Two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia mourned victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. | The father, a 50-year-old, was killed at the scene, taking the number of dead to 16, while his 24-year-old son was in critical condition in the hospital, police said at a press conference on Monday. Officials have described the shooting on Sunday as a targeted antisemitic attack. | Forty people remain in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition,…
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Insights | Former Belarusian Deputy PM: China's development path ensures capital serves the people. ecns.cn China's development path ensures that "capital serves the people, the ordinary individuals, not the other way around," Anatoly Tozik, former Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, said in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Karnataka Assembly mourns the demise of its veteran member Shamanur Shivashankarappa. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka Assembly on Monday mourned the demise of 94-year-old veteran member of the House, Shamanur Shivashankarappa.
(2025-12-15). Grossi says IAEA resumed inspections in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi claims that inspections in Iran have resumed.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). From Nowruz to Anime: A cultural talk with Japan's ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — In an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency, Japan's ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, elaborated on the shared cultural ties between Tehran and Tokyo, as well as his experience during his time in Iran.
(2025-12-15). Iran proposes BRICS laboratory network to cut research costs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran has proposed the establishment of a shared laboratory network among BRICS member states to promote scientific cooperation, reduce technological gaps, and lower research costs, VP Afshin told Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-15). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 7- Dec. 13). ecns.cn
(2025-12-15). Our Country, Then and Now. A Book Review. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-12-15). Dupla cubana Gómez y Veranes conquista plata en la final del Tour Norceca 2025. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana integrada por Damián Gómez y Eblis Veranes concluyó su participación en el NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals 2025 con la medalla de plata, tras caer en la final masculina ante los canadienses Samuel Schachter y Jonathan Pickett.
(2025-12-15). Cocodrilos silencian a Granma y se acercan a la cima en jornada de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con pitcheo de acero y zarpazos oportunos, los Cocodrilos de Matanzas silenciaron hoy 3-0 a Granma en Bayamo y quedaron a juego y medio de la cima de la 64 Serie Nacional cubana de Béisbol. La escuadra de Armando Ferrer capitalizó una jornada propicia, marcada por los tropiezos de los líderes Leñadores de Las Tunas.
(2025-12-15). Honduras: Consejero Electoral Marlon Ochoa denuncia opacidad y pide claridad en el recuento electoral. cubadebate.cu El proceso electoral en Honduras enfrenta una grave crisis de credibilidad debido a las serias inconsistencias detectadas en el escrutinio de votos. Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), levantó una voz de alarma, denunciando que existe una intención de limitar la revisión de las actas presidenciales.
(2025-12-15). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol anuncia cambios en la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol anunció cambios en el reglamento de la actual serie 64 de ese deporte, en cuanto a los juegos no celebrados, sellados y para las etapas de play off. La nota enviada a los medios precisa que la decisión responde a la cantidad de partidos no efectuados, y ha tenido en cuenta los compromisos internacionales a enfrentar a partir del 23 de enero del 2026.
(2025-12-15). "El ALBA continuará siendo espacio esencial de solidaridad y digna resistencia" cubadebate.cu Intervención de Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la XXV Cumbre de la Alianza Bolivariana para los pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos.
(2025-12-15). El Contexto Histórico de la Retórica de la PM Takaichi Sobre la 'Situación Que Amenaza La Supervivencia' Desde la Alianza Anglo-Japonesa Hasta AUKUS. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-14). Why not rule out the "Mossad" attacking Sydney Jewish celebrants? thealtworld.com How does "the suspicious one is about to say, 'Catch me'" apply to Netanyahu when he accuses the Australian government? | This bloody attack, which targeted well over two thousand people celebrating the Jewish holiday "Hanukkah" on one of the beaches of the Australian capital, Sydney, this morning and resulted in the death of 12 people, is likely to be a premeditated Israeli act as part of a new, calculated strategy aimed at attempting to "repair" Israel's image as a "victim" and reviving the myth of "anti-Semitism" that has completely eroded due to the genocide in the Gaza Strip. Most importantly, it aims to pun…
(2025-12-14). UN opposes 'Israeli' declaration of yellow line as border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The United Nations on Tuesday opposed reports that 'Israel' has unilaterally declared a new border in Gaza following statements by 'Israeli' military chief Eyal Zamir.
(2025-12-14). Egypt: Organi-linked groups looting Gaza aid trucks in Sinai. newarab.com 
Armed groups affiliated with the Palestinian and Egyptian sources told The New Arab's Arabic-language site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the groups are reportedly inspecting vehicles under the guise of attemp…
(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…
(2025-12-14). US presses 70 countries to join Gaza stabilisation force. newarab.com 
The US State Department is seeking to assemble a multinational force of around 10,000 soldiers from dozens of countries as part of its Washington has reportedly sent formal requests to around 70 nations it hopes to recruit troops from, but so far has had little success, officials told The Wall St…
(2025-12-14). Comienza desde Venezuela XXV Cumbre Virtual del Alba-TCP. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, 14 de diciembre, desde el emblemático Salón Batalla de Boyacá del Palacio de Miraflores, el presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, inició la XXV Cumbre Virtual de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de América- Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (Alba-TCP), a propósito de los 21 años de su creación.
(2025-12-14). Analyst: Mass pardon will fuel scramble for funds among Belarus' opposition abroad. eng.belta.by Experts believe this decision came as both a surprise and a blow to the enemies of the Belarusian state.
(2025-12-14). Latvian refugee family shares what they love about Belarus. eng.belta.by After receiving refugee status, the Samuls bought a house in a village and are now settling into their new life. Reflecting on their impressions, Roman Samul noted that their experience mirrors that of others who have moved to the "blue-eyed country."
(2025-12-14). Belarus-China military-technical cooperation gains new substance. eng.belta.by Military-technical cooperation between Belarus and China has gained new substance, the State Authority for Military Industry announced following a working visit to China by a Belarusian delegation.
(2025-12-14). From Futility to Friction: How Targeted Disruption Weakens the Structures of Israeli Domination. globalresearch.ca Palestinian liberation cannot hinge on hopes of settler withdrawal, a sudden moral awakening among occupiers, or some negotiated coexistence.
(2025-12-14). EXPOSED: the real reason Zarah Sultana ally was banned from Your Party conference. thecanary.co On the eve of the Your Party conference, councillor James Giles had been the chair for a powerful and energetic fringe rally. This event was organised by Zarah Sultana and fellow comrades from left-wing organisations and groups. They had all aligned in a common purpose. Their goal was to advocate for maximum member democracy. They […] | By
(2025-12-14). Sharp increase in Israeli killings of Palestinian children in WB. newarab.com 
Rights groups have raised the alarm over the number of At least 50 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the year, the Wafa news agency reported on Sunday, citing local rights groups. | The rights group state that the r…
(2025-12-14). Ukraine's Zelensky drops NATO ambition as peace talks begin. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Drone strike in southern Sudan kills 6 UN peacekeepers. newarab.com 
A drone strike hit a The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of "The situatio…
(2025-12-14). Iran to firmly back Hezbollah as main pillar of Resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for the International Affairs, says that Iran will decisively support Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement as it is at the core of Resistance Front.
(2025-12-14). Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor. newarab.com 
The giant alabaster statues, known as the
(2025-12-14). Lukashenko sends gifts to Trump and First Lady Melania. eng.belta.by For Melania Trump, the head of state chose an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted in the shape of Belarusian cornflowers. Among the gifts for the U.S. first couple was also an icon of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, a saint widely venerated in the United States.
(2025-12-14). Nepal's Indigenous communities pay the highest price for their part in the organized illegal wildlife trade. globalvoices.org 
Most of the world's trafficked animals are smuggled to China and Southeast AsiaOriginally published on This article was submitted as part…
(2025-12-14). No contact with Iran Nobel winner since arrest: supporters. newarab.com 
There has been no contact with Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi since Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel prize, was detained Friday after addressing a memorial ceremony in the eastern city of Mashhad for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead earlier this month. | According to Mashhad prosecutor Hassan Hemmatifar, 38 people were arrested at the ceremony including Mo…
(2025-12-14). MFA releases update on Belarusians injured in road accident in Poland. eng.belta.by There were no fatalities. Fourteen Belarusian citizens sustained minor to moderate injuries. They were hospitalized, and are receiving the necessary medical care across five healthcare facilities in Rzeszów.
(2025-12-14). Flash floods kill 21 people in Morocco's Safi. newarab.com 
At least 21 people were killed in The floods also injured 32 people, and most of them have left the hospital, authorities said in a statement. | One hour of heavy rain was enough to flood homes and shops in the old town of Safi,
(2025-12-14). Opinion: Belarusians should focus on domestic development rather than external distractions. eng.belta.by Belarusians must prioritize their nation's development over preoccupation with foreign affairs, member of the Minsk City Council of Deputies Vadim Borovik told BelTA.
(2025-12-14). Ethiopian delegation visits Iran defense achievements fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Ethiopian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to the exhibition of Iran's defense industry achievements on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Robin Ince quits Infinite Monkey Cage over BBC censorship. thecanary.co Comedian and writer Robin Ince has announced his resignation from the award-winning and long-running BBC Radio 4 science show The Infinite Monkey Cage over the BBC's restrictions on free speech imposed to protect far-right figures and opinions. Ince had made the popular show with co-presenter Brian Cox since 2009. In a message "From the desk […] | By
(2025-12-14). Israel army says killed 3 Hezbollah members in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in strikes Sunday on southern Lebanon, where it has carried out repeated attacks despite an ongoing ceasefire with the Iran-backed group. | The Lebanese health ministry said three people were killed in strikes in the southern towns of The Israeli army said on Sunday evening that it had "struck and eliminated Zakaria Yah…
(2025-12-14). Unusual winter fungus discovered in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. eng.belta.by Tremella is a late-autumn fungus that, due to climate changes, can also be found in winter. It is not afraid of nighttime frosts but cannot tolerate heat and direct sunlight.
(2025-12-14). Flu is the worst it's been in decades so wear a bloody mask FFS. thecanary.co It's not often we agree with Loose Women here at the Canary. But a discussion on the show on Thursday 11 December around the flu stopped us in our tracks. Panelist Judi Love commented on the fact that she'd had some time off and was exhausted. She shared that for the last month she's been […] | By
(2025-12-14). Iran not to give in to threats, aggression: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has said Iranian people will never surrender to threats and aggression and will stand united against the aggressor.
(2025-12-14). Persepolis win Aluminum 1-0 at 2025/26 PGPL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Persepolis football team edged past Aluminum 1-0 on Sunday at the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
(2025-12-14). A family that fled Latvia: Starting a new life in Belarus. eng.belta.by Roman Samul described the period following his relocation as a difficult one: "Like all migrants, we had to go through the legalization process, but my situation was somewhat unique because I was forced to leave Latvia. The wait for my status was filled with anxiety, so I kept wondering, 'Will I get it or not?'"
(2025-12-14). Who is Ahmad Al Ahmad, the man who stopped Sydney shooting? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Ahmad Al Ahmad, a Muslim father of two in Sydney, intervened during the shooting, seized the gunman's weapon, and helped stop the attack despite having no firearms training.
(2025-12-14). Palestine in Pictures: November 2025. electronicintifada.net A monthly digest of key developments in Palestine showcasing powerful images by photojournalists.
(2025-12-14). ELN shuts down parts of Colombia in "protest against Trump's neocolonial plan" colombiareports.com Guerrilla group ELN ordered a 72-hour lockdown in some of Colombia's largest cities and regions under their control in protest against the "threats of an imperialist intervention in our country" by US President Donald Trump. The lockdown ordered by the ELN's central command began on Sunday 6AM and will be lifted on Wednesday 6AM,according to …
(2025-12-14). 9 African migrants freeze to death near Morocco-Algeria border. newarab.com 
Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco's border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy that rights groups in the North African country called deeply concerning and a violation of the right to freedom of movement. | The bodies of seven men and two women were found in Ras Asfour, a remote mountainous Moroccan area known for its plunging temperatures in winter, the Moroccan Association of Human Rights said Saturday in a statement. | "They died from extreme cold, which their exhausted bodies could not withstand," it said. | One of the migrants was from Guinea, the group said. The rest were from…
(2025-12-14). 'Actions match words', says Belarusian MP on win-win deals with Washington. eng.belta.by According to the parliamentarian, the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash demonstrates a constructive and pragmatic stance from the American leadership, to which Belarus is responding with reciprocal steps.
(2025-12-14). A winter's grip: Belarus digs out after snowstorm. eng.belta.by Utility crews are working around the clock to ensure the safety and mobility of pedestrians and drivers, with the street and road network under constant monitoring.
(2025-12-14). The real reason the economy has just contracted will be lost on Rachel Reeves. thecanary.co Growth is the mantra of politicians like Rachel Reeves. But it's actually the current ideology of neoliberalism that is curtailing growth. The real reason the economy contracted by 0.1% in September and October is economic inequality, which is caused by austerity and privatisation — neoliberalism. Low demand In the UK, the Office for National Statistics […] | By
(2025-12-14). The EPA was considering a massive lead cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump shifted guidance. grist.org 
The county health worker scanned the Omaha home with an X-ray gun, searching for the poison. | It was 2022, and doctors had recently found high levels of lead in the blood of Crystalyn Prine's 2-year-old son, prompting the Douglas County Health Department to investigate. The worker said it didn't seem to come from the walls, where any lead would be buried under layers of smooth paint. The lead assessor swabbed the floors for dust but didn't find answers as to how Prine's son had been exposed. | A danger did lurk outside, the worker told her. For more than a century, a smelter and other factories had spewed lea…
(2025-12-14). 26-year-old from W. Bank latest Palestinian death in Israel jail. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Iraq election results ratified, premiership remains up for grabs. newarab.com 
The results of last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court on Sunday, confirming that the party of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — The court confirmed that the voting process met all constitutional and legal requirements and had no irregularities affecting its validity. | The Independent High Electoral Commission submitted the final results of the legislative elections to the S…
(2025-12-14). Israel main suspect of attacks on Jews in Australia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — An expert in West Asian affairs told MNA that a study of the record of the Israeli security apparatus compels one to think that Tel Aviv is the prime suspect behind the armed attack on the Jewish community in Australia.
(2025-12-14). Israeli troops kill man after alleged attempted W. Bank attack. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a 23-year-old man in the The Palestinian health ministry reported the death of Muhammad Wael al-Sharouf, "who was shot by (Israeli) forces north" of the city of The Israeli military claimed earlier on Sunday that its forces had "eliminated a terrorist who attempted to stab them in the area of Hebron".
(2025-12-14). Analysis: The fate of frozen Russian assets under Trump's plan. eng.belta.by Commenting on Trump's participation in the Ukraine peace talks, the political scientist remarked that the American president approaches his plan as a business strategy, equating the peace settlement framework with a complex real estate transaction.
(2025-12-14). Bulgarian expert: Europe is set to give Ukraine's air force a massive "steroid boost" eng.belta.by "Europe will 'inject steroids' into Ukraine's air force. This also applies to the ground forces. Britain has provided them with drones," Plamen Paskov said.
(2025-12-14). Professor explains why the Ukraine conflict and EU split benefit Britain. eng.belta.by Britain has long ceased to be a U.S. ally and has instead become an orchestrator of the Ukraine conflict, Elena Ponomareva, Doctor of Political Science, Professor at MGIMO (Moscow State Institute of International Relations), said.
(2025-12-14). Snowy day lights up Minsk. eng.belta.by This morning brought truly wintry weather to Minsk. A fresh blanket of snow transformed the city's atmosphere, serving as a gentle reminder that the New Year holidays are fast approaching.
(2025-12-14). The Telegraph's meltdown over the mansion tax is an actual comedy roadshow. thecanary.co 
In the November budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a mansion tax on properties worth £2m or more. And the Telegraph has been up in arms ever since in a sob story that, judging by Facebook comments, most people find utterly hilarious. The mansion tax From 2028, owners of properties valued between £2m and £2.5m will […] | By
(2025-12-14). Serbian Misconceptions About the December 1st Act (1918) Proclaiming the Creation of Yugoslavia. globalresearch.ca There are several obvious misconceptions about the act of proclaiming the creation of Yugoslavia, or the so-called unification in Belgrade on December 1st, 1918…
(2025-12-14). Rachel Reeves: a genocide-denying, austerity-wielding, donor-hugging neoliberal butcher in socialist drag. thecanary.co Rachel Reeves. When she's not telling lies on a curriculum vitae, and wilfully squeezing the last few pennies out of disabled people, rather than hammering the living shit out of Britain's 156 billionaires, she is showing up at a Labour Friends of Israel lunch to deliver an oath to empire, declaring herself an "unapologetic Zionist" […] | By
(2025-12-14). Tunisian police clash with youths in Kairouan after man's death. newarab.com 
Clashes erupted for a second night on Saturday between police and youths in the central Tunisian city of Kairouan after a man died following a police chase, according to his family, fuelling authorities' fears that protests could spread across the country. | As
(2025-12-14). Sixteen dead after shooting at Australia's Bondi beach. newarab.com 
Sixteen people were killed after a shooting on Sunday at Emergency responders rushed another 29 people to various hospitals from the beach, one of the biggest tourist draws in Australia's largest city, said New South Wales police. | Police declared the shooting a "terrorist incident" and revealed they had found suspected "improvised explosive devices" in a vehi…
(2025-12-14). Iran finishes in second place at Asian Youth Para Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran finished runner-up after winning a total of 262 medals at the end of the fifth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games held in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Constructing Shalamcheh-Basra railway to be finished next yr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) —The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, has said the construction operation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway will be complected before the termination of Arbaeen rituals of next year in 2026.
(2025-12-14). Israeli Supreme Court blocks government move to dismiss AG. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Drone strike on hospital in Sudan's Kordofan region kills seven. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Belarus' Federation of Trade Unions, Russia's Federation of Independent Trade Unions expanding ties. eng.belta.by The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus is expanding cooperation with the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia, BelTA learned from the press service of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus.
(2025-12-14). "Tadmur Operation" began the American mission's failure in the region. thealtworld.com Are we on the verge of establishing a "third new Syria"? What are its most noteworthy features? | The killing of three Americans, two of whom were soldiers and the third a translator, and the injury of three others in the archaeological city of Palmyra, is a terrible omen for President Donald Trump, his administration, and his "genius" envoy Tom Barrack, not to mention the interim Syrian president Ahmad al-Shara and his authority, who were celebrating in the past few days on two occasions: the first was the anniversary of the fall of the previous regime | Ironically, this American group was attending a "secret"
(2025-12-14). Polanski tops leader poll after backing refugees as Starmer sinks. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK's most popular party leader, according to a new poll by Opinium. The rating comes from data gathered shortly after Polanski spoke out in favour of desperate refugees arriving in the UK by boat, a strong contrast with Nigel Farage's Reform, Kemi Badenoch's Tories and Keir Starmer's Labour. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Iran will 'resolutely support' Hezbollah: supreme leader adviser. newarab.com 
A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the country would "resolutely support" Hezbollah, its ally in Lebanon, in the group's efforts to confront Tehran's regional foe Israel. | The remarks by Ali Akbar Velayati came as "Hezbollah, as one of the most important pillars of the resistance front, plays a fundamental rol…
(2025-12-14). "A gift from God" : What a Latvian refugee family prayed for in a Minsk convent. eng.belta.by Olga remarked: "It was a gift from God. In Belarus, not only is the soil fertile, but apparently the air is too."
(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). ISIS ally of Julani kills US troops in Syria. thecanary.co 
An ally of ISIS-linked Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa — AKA al-Julani — has killed two US soldiers and a civilian in an ambush in Syria, as well as wounding three other US troops. Al-Julani, who has previously been part of both al-Qaeda and ISIS, was invited to the UK by Keir Starmer in May 2025. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Thailand declares curfew as Cambodia boarder fighting spreads. newarab.com 
Thailand also announced its first civilian death in a week of fighting. | The Southeast Asian neighbours have resorted to arms several times this year since a Cambodian soldier…
(2025-12-14). Expert explains what the world has learned from the Ukraine conflict. eng.belta.by According to the expert, the current events in Ukraine are the result of a standoff between intelligence services, in which the U.S. played a significant role. He stated that the special military operation launched in 2022 was inevitable.
(2025-12-14). Strictly Come Canary, week twelve: Balvinder misses out on the final. thecanary.co Somehow we've reached the bloody Strictly Come Dancing semi-final? That's right, next week is the big final. While it has at times felt like a chore getting through this series of Strictly, I actually can't believe it's nearly over. But our couples still have to fight for their place. And with two dances each this […] | By
(2025-12-14). Firsthand details: Lukashenko's warning to the U.S. and the purpose of Coale's Belarus trip. eng.belta.by Belarus and the United States are striving to fully normalize bilateral relations, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Valentin Rybakov said in an interview with the First News Channel.
(2025-12-14). Muslim dad who disarmed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero. newarab.com 
A Muslim bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man who opened fire and killed 12 people at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a hero. | The man, identified as Sydney local Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, was taken to the hospital after being shot twice in the incident. | Footage circulating on social media shows him in a car park wearing a white shirt, before he runs up to a man in a dark shirt who is holding a rifle. He then tackles the armed man from behind, wrenching the rifle from him with his hands before pointing the gun back at him…
(2025-12-14). Informers: The new drive to get Americans to spy on one another. resourceinsights.blogspot.com
(2025-12-14). Maidan: A Coup or a Revolution? consortiumnews.com
(2025-12-14). Policía de tránsito en China adopta gafas de IA para identificar vehículos en segundos. cubadebate.cu En una muestra más del creciente uso de tecnología avanzada para la gestión pública, la Policía de la ciudad china de Changsha ha comenzado a equipar a sus efectivos de tránsito con gafas de inteligencia artificial (IA), según reportan medios locales. Este innovador dispositivo permite a los agentes obtener información completa sobre un vehículo en apenas uno o dos segundos.
(2025-12-14). José Antonio Kast gana la presidencia de Chile con un discurso de mano dura y fronteras blindadas. cubadebate.cu El abogado ultraconservador José Antonio Kast, de 59 años, ha sido proclamado presidente electo de Chile tras una victoria contundente en la segunda vuelta electoral, culminando así su tercera campaña presidencial consecutiva. Kast se impuso con un amplio margen del 58,30% de los votos frente al 41,70% obtenido por la candidata progresista Jeannette Jara.
(2025-12-14). Brasileños protestan en masa contra ley que reduciría penas de condenados por asalto golpista. cubadebate.cu Bajo la consigna unificadora " °Ninguna amnistía a los golpistas!", las protestas se desarrollaron en metrópolis como Sà£o Paulo, Río de Janeiro, Brasilia y Belo Horizonte. En Sà£o Paulo, los ciudadanos se congregaron en la emblemática Avenida Paulista, mientras que en la capital federal, Brasilia, la marcha se dirigió hacia la sede del Congreso Nacional.
(2025-12-14). Reino Unido envia paraquedistas para a Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Pela primeira vez, o governo do Reino Unido reconheceu oficialmente a morte de um soldado britânico na Ucrânia. A admissà£o de Londres de que cidadà£os britânicos està£o destacados na Ucrânia deixa muitas perguntas sem resposta, já que o Reino Unido …
(2025-12-14). 'Os EUA deveriam sair da OTAN' Deputado republicano. globalresearch.ca Profundas mudanàßas políticas parecem estar em curso nos EUA. Uma crescente postura crítica em relaàßà£o à OTAN e à política externa americana tradicional está emergindo — mesmo dentro do próprio sistema político bipartidário, particularmente no Partido Republicano. Isso levou a …
(2025-12-14). Muslim hero tackles Bondi Beach gunman yet Netanyahu claimed he was Jewish. thecanary.co Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that a heroic Jewish bystander saved Jewish lives during the Bondi Beach massacre by tackling one of the gunmen. In fact, the man who made the heroic intervention is a Muslim of Levantine descent who was shot twice in the process. Ahmed El Ahmed, reportedly from either Akkar, Northern […] | By
(2025-12-13). Tony Blair Dropped From Gaza Peace Council. globalresearch.ca Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been excluded from the list for the "Peace Council" proposed by US President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza's post-war transition. The decision follows strong Arab and Islamic opposition to Blair's inclusion due to …
(2025-12-13). Video: "Wiping Gaza Off the Map" : Big Money Agenda. Confiscating Palestine's Maritime Natural Gas Reserves. globalresearch.ca There is an unspoken "Big Money Agenda". Netanyahu's objective is not only to exclude Palestinians from their homeland, it consists in confiscating Palestine's multi-billion dollar Gaza offshore Natural Gas reserves…
(2025-12-13). Ambassador Mike Huckabee Strikes Again. thealtworld.com Let's stop participating in and covering for Israeli crimes | So Israel, which has killed hundreds of Gazans, many of them children, since the so-called Ceasefire was declared on October 11th, has now stated that it is currently intending to maintain
(2025-12-13). Gaza: 9,300 children treated for acute malnutrition in October. thecanary.co 
9,300 children in the Gaza Strip were treated for acute malnutrition in October, according to UNICEF. This is despite a so-called 'ceasefire' which started the same month. Aid agencies had hoped food, medical supplies and shelters would now be reaching the population, but there has been no sign of any rapid improvement. Acute malnutrition in […] | By
(2025-12-13). Gaza flooding: Child dies as winter storms drown displacement camps. thecanary.co Medical sources reported on Thursday that a nine-month-old baby girl died as a result of the severe cold inside a tent in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. While a civil defence spokesperson revealed that Gaza flooding left thousands of tents damaged and blown away. Activists on social media shared a photo of the infant who died […] | By
(2025-12-13). A path forward for Palestinian resistance. iacenter.org By Susan Abulhawa December 11, 2025 The following remarks were delivered by internationally renowned and award-winning Palestinian author and poet Susan Abulhawa to the Muwatin's 30th Annual Conference, "The Impact of the Genocide in Gaza on the Future of the World and the Reading of the Palestinian Question" on Dec. 3, 2025. I want to talk about the strategic ≠ ≠mistakes we've made, the lessons we can learn, and to humbly offer suggestions on how we move forward our indigenous liberation struggle. In my view, one of the most painful and recurring patterns in our struggle — a strategic error that has,…
(2025-12-13). Police forced to pay damages after false imprisonment of anti-genocide protester. thecanary.co The Guardian has reported that the Metropolitan Police are having to pay out £7,500 in damages after wrongly arresting a protester for opposing Israel's war crimes at the start of its genocide in Gaza. Police essentially admitted to: false imprisonment, assault and battery, and misfeasance in public office. Metropolitan Police abuse in defence of Israeli […] | By
(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). 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). Activists in New York City denounce Trump's 'no-fly zone'; Article and Video. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto and Ché Marino December 11, 2025 New York City December 10 — Antiwar activists in the United States held a news conference today to protest the illegal "no-fly zone" U.S. President Donald Trump ordered for Venezuela. The order had prevented many activists from attending a solidarity meeting in Caracas, Venezuela. From the tone of today's protest, it appears Trump's order will only increase their commitment to oppose the U.S. attack on the South American country. From left, Drea Sommers, N.Y. Chapter, Nat'l Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL); William Camacaro, Bolivarian Circles; Sara Flo…
(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). When it comes to standing up to fascism, unity doesn't mean uniformity. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-13). Palestinians in Jordan Valley will lose 11,000 acres because of fence 'Israel' is constructing. thecanary.co According to Haaretz, the Israeli occupation army is erecting an internal separation wall deep inside the Northern Jordan Valley — at least 12‚ÄØkilometres west of the Jordanian border. This barrier is intended to separate the illegal colonial settlements from Palestinian villages in the West Bank. Israeli occupation to construct a 22 km wall in Jordan […] | By
(2025-12-13). Is it Russia that Really Wants Another World War? "Europe must Prepare for War with Russia" globalresearch.ca One of the mainstream propaganda machine's central tropes is that President Vladimir Putin is a "raving lunatic" and that Russia "wants war". However, there's only one side that simply won't shut up about "the inevitable world war" — NATO. Namely, …
(2025-12-13). General Elections In Chile. thealtworld.com Political polarization indicates a possible shift to the right and withdrawal into the orbit of the United States. | General elections were held in Chile on November 16 to elect senators, members of parliament, and the President. The intrigue was that the voting was already taking place under a new law, according to which the electoral process became mandatory. Therefore, it was difficult to predict who Generation Z and those who, for various reasons, had previously avoided going to the polling station would vote for. | The results, which were already known on Monday, showed the political polarization of the coun…
(2025-12-13). Historic 12-day March for Mumia ends at SCI Mahanoy. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette December 11, 2025 Around 150 participants filled both sides of the entrance road to State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy for a rally on Dec. 9 — the final day of the historic March for Mumia. The march demanded "Justice for Mumia Abu-Jamal, End Medical Neglect [in Pennsylvania prisons] and End Elder Abuse." March for Mumia at rally end outside SCI Mahanoy, Frackville, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9, 2025. Photo: Joe Piette The 12-day, 103-mile march started in Philadelphia on Nov. 28 and ended in Frackville, Pennsylvania, with over 65 people walking the last three miles. Baba Zayid Muhammad s…
(2025-12-13). The honest legacy of Bill Granger and the unfairness of time. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). Expert: Europe could lead the world to war. eng.belta.by Europe could push the world into war, Sergei Karnaukhov, PhD in Law, expert on security services said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-12-13). The Russia-US "New Détente" Could Revolutionize the Global Economic Architecture. globalresearch.ca It was explained in this analysis about "
(2025-12-13). Hannibal directive: Israel admits killing the Bibas family. thecanary.co 
Israel's propaganda machine has long pushed — hard — a narrative that Hamas killed Israeli citizen Shiri Bibas and her two young children 'by hand' and that their deaths were only discovered early this year. It lied. UK PM Keir Starmer avidly reinforced this false narrative in his statement about the return of their bodies […] | By
(2025-12-13). Video: Israeli tourist assaults Italians for supporting Palestine. thecanary.co In a perfect illustration of the arrogance, racism, inhumanity and sense of entitlement of Zionism and its adherents, an Israeli tourist has harassed and assaulted an Italian — in the Italian port town of Brindisi — for supporting Palestine: All too typically, local police admitted they took no action and made no arrests. Featured image […] | By
(2025-12-13). The Butterfly Women: Murder and survival in colonial Melbourne. independentaustralia.net 
(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). 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). 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). Israel's Knesset Approves Legislation That Legalizes Execution of Palestinian Abductees. globalresearch.ca The first reading of the legislation passed the Israeli legislature by a vote of 39 votes in favor and 16 against.
(2025-12-13). US transportation workers caught on mic discussing 'terror' of Kristi Noem's leadership. thecanary.co A 'hot' microphone has picked up US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers waiting for an event organised by their boss, Donald Trump's Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem. They can be heard discussing how "terrified" they are of their own leadership and how exhaustion has taken over their lives. Mixed in with banalities about shopping at […] | By
(2025-12-13). Paris to face Flamengo in the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup. thecanary.co Brazilian club Flamengo was crowned champion of the FIFA Challenge Cup after defeating Egyptian club Pyramids 2-0, concluding the second round of the final three matches in the FIFA Club World Cup hosted by the State of Qatar. Flamengo now progress to the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. FIFA Intercontinental Cup final set Flamengo's goals were […] | By
(2025-12-13). NewsX Eurozone: this morning's interview on latest war developments. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin on the Indian broadcaster, I comment on the Ukrainian response to American proposals for creating a free economic zone in the parts of the Donbas from which Ukraine withdraws under conditions of a peace treaty. We also discuss the latest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian port cities of Chernomorsk and …
(2025-12-13). A Filipino journalist pushes back against red-tagging and disinformation by taking on Meta. globalvoices.org 
The petition aims to compel tech platforms to review how they handle human rights issuesOriginally published on Journalist Cong Corrales (middle) was joined by his lawyers in filing a case against Meta in May 2023 for its alleged failure to observe his data subject rights.
(2025-12-13). Top Interior Department official has ties to Thacker Pass lithium mine. grist.org Karen Budd-Falen, a top official at the Department of Interior, has financial ties to the controversial Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada — a project that the Trump administration worked to fast-track during its first term. In recent months, the administration took an equity stake in the mine and the mine's parent company. | After an unexplained delay, Public Domain and High Country News
(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). PCR Test Fraud and Criminality. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: |
(2025-12-13). 3 Americans killed, 3 injured in Islamic State ambush attack in Palmyra, Syria. longwarjournal.org US Central Command announced that "two U.S. service members and one U.S. civilian were killed, and three service members were injured, as a result of an ambush by a lone [Islamic State] gunman in Syria." A Syrian government official confirmed reports that the attacker was a member of the government's security forces, stating that he had been under investigation and may have had "extremist ideas."
(2025-12-13). Why Do People Believe Propaganda? Creating Submissively "Obedient Individuals" globalresearch.ca [This article by CRG Research Associate Robert J. Burrowes was first published in November 2020.] | In his 1995 book The Demon-Haunted World Carl Sagan lamented as follows: | I have a foreboding of time when… awesome technological powers are in …
(2025-12-13). Lukashenko asks interviewer to avoid 'nasty questions' about three leaders. eng.belta.by At the very beginning of his interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko jokingly asked interviewer Greta Conway Van Susteren not to ask "nasty questions" about three individuals.
(2025-12-13). Successful China book launch in New York City: Videos of author presentations. iacenter.org By Monica Moorehead December 9, 2025 New York City A packed room of mainly activists attended a book launch meeting on Dec. 6 for an exciting, newly published book, "China Changes Everything: Observations on Global Change." The book, a compilation of articles written by over 30 activist authors, is a project of Friends of Socialist China and published by World View Forum. The meeting was held at Workers World Party's New York City office. Two representatives from China's Mission to the United Nations attended the launch. Authors attend China book launch meeting, Dec. 6, New York City. (Photo: John Catalinotto) Tw…
(2025-12-13). The "Core 5 Proposal" in the Alleged "Classified Version of the NSS" : A Pragmatic Format for Managing the Global Systemic Transition. globalresearch.ca
(2025-12-13). Historical Analysis of the Global Elites: Ransacking the World Economy Until 'You'll Own Nothing'. globalresearch.ca
(2025-12-13). 'The US Should Leave NATO' Republican Congressman Thomas Massie. globalresearch.ca Deep political changes appear to be underway in the US. A growing critical stance toward NATO and traditional American foreign policy is emerging — even within the bipartisan political system itself, particularly within the Republican Party. This has led to …
(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). 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. |