(2025-12-18). Putin vows victory in Ukraine as US and Russia prepare for Miami talks. scmp.com Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed confidence in victory for his war in Ukraine during a meeting with senior military officials on Wednesday amid a renewed diplomatic push to achieve a peaceful solution to the conflict. | He said that more than 300 localities in the neighbouring country have been conquered this year alone. "Among them are also large cities that have been turned by the enemy into fortress nodes with permanent defensive installations," Putin said.
(2025-12-18). Caitlin Johnstone: Spouting the Same Line on Bondi Attack. consortiumnews.com Narrative spin for Israel is in full swing following the Bondi Beach attack, conflating pro-Palestinian activism with anti-Jewish violence. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Listen to Tim Foley reading this article CN at 30 Looks like some kind of memo went…
(2025-12-18). Trump Moves Closer To War With Venezuela, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | President Trump
(2025-12-18). PDF of December 18 print issue. workers.org 
Download the PDF Venezuela int'l conference U.S. delegates defy 'no-fly zone' Young workers reject capitalism Billionaire media barons New book: 'China Changes Everything' Philly hospital defends trans patients Tribute to Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Disability rights and justice Trump's racism and historic stagflation Starbucks workers expand strike Philly solidarity with Venezuela . . . |
counterpunch.org (2025-12-18). Rebranding Genocide
st, it was Israel's right to defend itself. Then it was a war, even though, by Israel's own military intelligence database, 83 percent of the casualties were civilians. The 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza, living under an Israeli air, land and sea blockade, have no army, air force, no mechanized units, no tanks, no navy, no missiles, no heavy artillery, no fleets of killer drones, no sophisticated tracking systems to map all movements, or an ally like the United States, which has given Israel at least $21.7 billion in military aid since Oct. 7, 2023. | | Now, it is a "ceasefire."
(2025-12-18). Tech for Genocide: Palantir's Role in the Pager Attacks. orinocotribune.com By Al-Akhbar's Lebanon Desk — Dec 15, 2025 | "We've never supplied our products to enemies. We proudly support the US government. I am proud that we are supporting Israel in every way we can." — Palantir co-founder Alex Karp | Palantir Technologies has been involved in the Israeli military's regional operations from Gaza to Lebanon and beyond, according to revelations in a new biography of CEO Alex Karp. In The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex Karp, Palantir, and the Rise of the Surveillance State, New York Times journalist Michael Steinberger details how the US-based company's software played a direct r…
(2025-12-18). What Gaza and Ukraine reveal about a new era of imposed peace. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-18). Chris Hedges speaks to IA about Gaza genocide, Bondi and. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-18). House unable to halt Venezuela war march. responsiblestatecraft.org Tonight the House of Representatives failed to pass a
(2025-12-18). Maduro calls global protests, accuses US pf oil piracy in Caribbean sea clash; 'Will defeat…'. hindustantimes.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has called for global protests against the United States, accusing Washington of stealing Venezuelan oil in the Caribbean Sea. Speaking at the Constituent Congress of the Working Class in Caracas, Maduro urged port workers, oil and gas workers, and the merchant marine worldwide to mobilise against what he described as US "piracy." He stressed national unity against foreign interference and claimed Venezuela has been resisting a months-long campaign of pressure, including military deployments near its coast. Maduro also criticised Chile's president-elect José Antonio Kast, escal…
(2025-12-18). Marines know we don't kill unarmed survivors for a reason. responsiblestatecraft.org As the Trump Administration continues to kill so-called Venezuelan "narco terrorists" through "non-international armed conflict" (whatever that means), it is clear it is doing so without Congressional authorization and in defiance of international law. Perhaps worse, through these actions, the administration is demonstrating wanton disregard for centuries of Western battlefield precedent, customs, and traditions that righteously seek to preserve as many lives during war as possible.Continuing down this path will not only be a stain on our national honor that will spread like spilled ink, but will also ensure…
(2025-12-18). 'Absolute Dereliction of Duty': House Republicans Kill Venezuela War Powers Resolutions. scheerpost.com By Brett Wilkins for Common Dreams House Republicans on Wednesday defeated a pair of war powers resolutions aimed at reining in US President Donald Trump's airstrikes on alleged drug-running boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean and his increasingly aggressive provocations that critics fear are leading to a war on Venezuela. The first resolution, introduced by Rep. …
(2025-12-18). China Voices Support for Venezuela After U.S. Blockade, No Rescue in Sight. moderndiplomacy.eu China has voiced opposition to what it described as "unilateral bullying" after the United States ordered a blockade of oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, a move that sharply escalates pressure on the OPEC member and its president, Nicolas Maduro. The blockade comes as Washington has increased its military presence in the region, including troops …
(2025-12-18). 'Unquestionably an Act of War': Trump Declares Naval Blockade Against Venezuela. portside.org 'Unquestionably an Act of War': Trump Declares Naval Blockade Against Venezuela |
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko: Belarus, USA can work together in Venezuela. eng.belta.by Belarus and the USA can work together to resolve the situation in Venezuela, and such a proposal was voiced to the American side, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). Presidente Maduro alertó a secretario general de la ONU sobre escalada de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Cancillería de Venezuela indicó este miércoles en un comunicado que el presidente Nicolás Maduro alertó al secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, António Guterres, sobre la escalada de amenazas contra su país y sus graves implicaciones para la paz regional. | En diálogo telefónico con el titular del organismo internacional, el mandatario denunció las recientes manifestaciones públicas del presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en una red social, en las que afirmó, "de manera inaceptable, que el petróleo, las riquezas naturales y el territorio venezolano le pertenecían". | Maduro expresó que esas expresio…
(2025-12-18). Nuevo buque solidario del ALBA-TCP llega a Cuba. cubadebate.cu Un nuevo buque con ayuda solidaria enviado por el Gobierno de Venezuela y la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América (ALBA-TCP) arribó este miércoles 17 de diciembre al puerto Guillermón Moncada, en Santiago de Cuba, para apoyar en la recuperación de la isla tras el impacto del huracán Melissa.
(2025-12-18). Cuba respalda cumplimiento de derechos humanos en Venezuela. radiohc.cu El embajador Rodolfo Benítez Verson, representante permanente de Cuba ante la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra y otras Organizaciones Internacionales en Suiza, respaldó la institucionalidad y soberanía de Venezuela. | El diplomático intervino este martes en el diálogo interactivo sobre la actualización oral del Alto Comisionado respecto a la situación de los derechos humanos en la República Bolivariana de Venezuela. | Benítez Verson afirmó que Cuba rechaza la imposición de mecanismos punitivos, selectivos y parcializados en materia de derechos humanos, que desconocen las instituciones nacionales y se con…
(2025-12-18). Gobierno de Cuba rechaza de manera enérgica bloqueo naval de EEUU a Venezuela. radiohc.cu
(2025-12-18). Operation Condor: Transnational Murder Syndicate. scheerpost.com By Kit Klarenberg for his Substack On November 25th 1975, the 60th birthday of Chile's CIA-installed dictator General Augusto Pinochet, high-ranking representatives of the repressive secret police forces of Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay gathered in Santiago for a covert three-day summit. There, the quintet of US-sponsored Latin American fascist juntas forged an incendiary agreement. Dubbed 'Operation Condor' after …
(2025-12-18). Night view of the 27th Harbin Ice and Snow World resembles fairy tale. ecns.cn The 27th Ice and Snow World opens to the public in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on Dec. 17, 2025. This year's edition is themed "A Fairy Tale World of Ice and Snow," with the park's total area expanding to 1.2 million square meters and ice and snow usage reaching 400,000 cubic meters.
(2025-12-18). Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Broader Lessons. ummid.com The results of Kerala's recent local body elections have been swiftly pressed into service by competing political claims – he Congress sees revival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declares a breakthrough, and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks refuge in the familiar explanation of routine anti-incumbency.
(2025-12-18). Inside China's Secret Push to Build Its Own Extreme UV Chip Machine. moderndiplomacy.eu In a high-security laboratory in Shenzhen, Chinese scientists have built a prototype of a machine capable of producing the most advanced semiconductor chips used in artificial intelligence, smartphones and modern weapons systems, Reuters has learned. The development represents a milestone Washington has spent years trying to prevent through export controls and diplomatic pressure. Completed in …
(2025-12-18). Trump rewrites White House history with plaques mocking predecessors. scmp.com The White House has installed new plaques beneath photos of former leaders on US President Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House that sharply criticise his Democratic predecessors. | The plaques were a striking addition because both Republicans and Democrats have traditionally viewed the historic building as a symbol of national unity. Trump, however, has not shied from using the White House as a stage for his more combative style of politics and for rewriting history.
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko: This U.S. document will be 'a gift to the world'. eng.belta.by The implementation of the recently adopted U.S. National Security Strategy will be a "gift to the world", Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax, BelTA has learned.
(2025-12-18). 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?
(2025-12-18). Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore. portside.org Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore |
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko explains decision to bet on China instead of European democracy. eng.belta.by During the interview the Belarusian head of state was asked about China and its leader Xi Jinping. Aleksandr Lukashenko explained that he visited China for the first time 30 years ago when he was a member of the parliament and back then he already noticed that China is destined for a great future.
(2025-12-18). 25 held accountable over fatal school fire in central China's Henan. ecns.cn Authorities have held 25 people accountable following an investigation into a fatal fire at a school in central China's Henan Province that killed 13 people, according to an official report released Wednesday.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko describes Putin as a political. eng.belta.by Russian President Vladimir Putin is a strong politician and a good person, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax, BelTA has learned.
(2025-12-18). Nissan Accelerates Expansion in India with New Models. devdiscourse.com Nissan, the Japanese automotive giant, has announced a strategic expansion in the Indian market with plans to launch three new models within the next 14-16 months. The new lineup features the seven-seater Gravite, set to debut in early 2026. The company's strategy aims to bolster its market presence.
(2025-12-18). Tragedy Strikes: Deadly Pile-Up on Yamuna Expressway Claims 19 Lives. devdiscourse.com Nineteen people have tragically lost their lives following a catastrophic multi-vehicle accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura, officials confirmed on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Admit Card: Link, Steps to Download. ummid.com CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is releasing on its official website 'csirnet.nta.nic.in' the Admit Card and Hall Tickets of the candidates who have registered for the CSIR UGC NET December 2025.
(2025-12-18). ICICI Bank Faces Rs 238 Crore GST Demand Notice. devdiscourse.com ICICI Bank announced on Thursday that it has received a demand notice amounting to Rs 238 crore from tax authorities, citing alleged short payment of GST.
(2025-12-18). Warm-to-cool conditions for Christmas, New Year period. sanews.gov.za Warm-to-cool conditions for Christmas, New Year period | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) expects partly cloudy and warm-to-cool conditions across much of the country during the Christmas and the New Year period. | Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are anticipated mainly over the central and eastern parts of South Africa. | "Thunderstorm activity is expected to occur primarily in the afternoons, although periods of increased moisture may result in morning showers in some areas. | "Much of the rainfall during this period will be associated with afternoon and evening thundershowers, which ma…
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). President Ramaphosa receives interim report of Madlanga Commission. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa receives interim report of Madlanga Commission | President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. | The interim report was presented to the President on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. | The Madlanga Commission was established by President Ramaphosa in July 2025 and is chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. The Commission was appointed to investigate allegations of criminal conduct, political interference and corruption within South A…
(2025-12-18). Tibetan film honors those serving high-altitude communities. ecns.cn The Tibetan film Puruo Gangri premiered nationwide on Wednesday, depicting the spirit of perseverance and dedication of the remote Tsonyi county of the Xizang autonomous region.
(2025-12-18). Trump denounces actor-director Rob Reiner as "very bad for the country" following tragic killings. wsws.org Reiner has been a household name in the US since his days on the immensely popular situation comedy "All in the Family" in the 1970s.
(2025-12-18). Bondi Beach and the Deadly Reach of Radicalisation. moderndiplomacy.eu Bondi Beach is known the world over as a happy place, a place that is full of sunshine, families, visitors, and partying. The image was shattered not long ago when a brutal assault on a mass gathering transformed a peaceful crowd into a terror and tragedy crowd. Human beings were killed and wounded just by …
(2025-12-18). Outrage as Bihar CM Nitish pulls down Muslim doctor's Hijab. ummid.com In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage.
(2025-12-18). Qatar and US Seek Peace in Congo-Rwanda Conflict and Challenge Chinese Influence. globalresearch.ca United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio lamented on December 13 that Rwanda's actions in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are "a clear violation of" the peace deal brokered by President Donald Trump at the beginning of December, who …
(2025-12-18). China accelerates push for autonomous driving. ecns.cn China's autonomous driving industry has entered a new phase of accelerated development, as the country approved two cars with level-3 autonomous driving capabilities, marking the first time that such vehicles have been cleared by the national regulator as authorized products nearly ready for mass adoption.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-18). Faced with Trump's deportation push, US teachers fear leaving the classroom
Estimates vary as to how many foreign-born teachers currently work in the US. But one 2019 report from George Mason University found that there were 857,200 immigrants among the country's 8.1 million teachers, in roles ranging from pre-school to university.
commondreams.org (2025-12-17). 'This is About Oil and Regime Change': GOP Lawmaker Speaks Out Against Push for War in Venezuela A Republican congressman on Wednesday pushed back against President Donald Trump's push for war with Venezuela.
Speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) demanded that Trump not take any military action against Venezuela without approval from the US Congress.
truthout.org (2025-12-17). US Relied on Illegal Sanctions to Seize Venezuelan Oil Tanker US armed forces' seizure of the oil tanker constituted an unlawful use of force in violation of the UN Charter.
2025-12-17: Israel Propagandists Are Uniformly Spouting The Exact Same Line About The Bondi Shooting
counterpunch.org (2025-12-16). To End the Genocide, We Must Hold Weapons Manufacturers Accountable (or Shut Them Down) Since a ceasefire was agreed to on October 10, Israel has attacked Gazans with bombs, snipers, and ground mobilizations nearly 500 times. In the West Bank, Israel has killed and detained hundreds of Palestinians and approved 19 new settlements.
(2025-12-18). Trump-backed redistricting effort fails in Indiana. wsws.org In a 31-19 vote, more than half of the 40 Republicans in the Indiana Senate joined with 10 Democrats to reject a Trump-backed plan to gerrymander the state's congressional map and eliminate the state's two Democratic-held districts.
(2025-12-18). Trump Administration To Dismantle One of World's Most Vital Climate Research Centers. portside.org Trump Administration To Dismantle One of World's Most Vital Climate Research Centers |
(2025-12-18). When Scripture Enters the Courtroom: Manusmriti, Criminal Justice and India's Constitutional Crisis. ummid.com India's constitutional framework rests on a foundational premise: Criminal Justice must be governed by enacted law and constitutional values, not by religious scripture or moral theology.
(2025-12-18). 'A strong figure': Lukashenko on comparing Trump to a bulldozer. eng.belta.by I wanted Donald Trump to win the U.S. presidential election but I am not his blind supporter, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media companyNewsmax,…
(2025-12-18). Shenzhen court sentences 27 for smuggling antimony ingots. ecns.cn Twenty-seven individuals were sentenced in Shenzhen for their involvement in six antimony ingot smuggling cases on Tuesday, according to the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in South China's Guangdong province.
(2025-12-18). Satellite pics expose Zelensky's lie on 'world-first drone attack on submarine'? No damage? | Russia. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's first underwater drone strike on a Russian Black Sea submarine is now backed by fresh satellite imagery that undercuts Moscow's denials. The attack shows Kyiv can still hurt Russia's fleet even as it loses ground on land. New commercial satellite images of Novorossiysk port, obtained after the attack, show clear damage to the pier where the Russian submarine was moored. A large section of the quay appears destroyed, with concrete debris scattered around the impact point near the stern of the boat. Watch for details…
(2025-12-18). Former senior political advisor of Sichuan sentenced to 14 years. ecns.cn Cui Baohua, a former senior political advisor of Sichuan province, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison and fined 5 million yuan ($710,000) for accepting bribes, CCTV News reported on Wednesday.
(2025-12-18). Pushing Muslim Political Consciousness Back to Pre-Partition Mindset. ummid.com The Indian Muslims are currently not just back to square one — they are, in truth, below zero, because whatever political capital the community had before the Partition has eroded further.
(2025-12-18). RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result Out: Check Here. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result: The Ministry of Railways has result of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) CEN 05/2024, also known as RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2, exam on its official website.
(2025-12-18). Hainan starts special customs operations across entire island. ecns.cn China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launched island-wide special customs operations Thursday.
(2025-12-18). EXCLUSIVE: Feinstein tells Starmer, Lammy their 'hero' Mandela would be outraged by them. thecanary.co Former African National Congress (ANC) MP and Mandela government minister turned investigative journalist and UK political campaigner Andrew Feinstein, now based in London, knew Nelson Mandela well. And he has written to Keir Starmer and 'justice' secretary David Lammy to tell them that Mandela, whom they both claim as their hero, would be "shocked and […] | By
(2025-12-18). Brazil's Congress passes bill to cut Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence. scmp.com Brazil's Senate on Wednesday passed a bill to slash the prison term of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was convicted of plotting a coup after losing re-election to left-winger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. | Passed by the lower chamber last week, the bill now heads to Lula, whose expected veto could eventually be overridden by Congress.
(2025-12-18). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-18). The BBC Kicks Off the Holidays With a New Season of Pandemic Fearmongering. globalresearch.ca The BBC has launched into the pandemic fearmongering a bit early this year with their recent article: For those who don't live in England, A&E …
(2025-12-18). PSG: Intercontinental Cup Football Champion. radiohc.cu Havana, December 17 (RHC) — Paris Saint-Germain of France defeated Flamengo of Brazil on penalties today in the final of the Intercontinental Cup. | The 90 minutes of regulation time ended in a 1-1 draw, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Georgia scoring for the European champions in the 38th minute, and Jorginho of Italy and Brazil equalizing for the Copa Libertadores winners in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot. | With nothing significant happening in extra time, the match went to penalties, where Flamengo's performance was disastrous, converting only one of their five attempts. | PSG thus secured their fir…
(2025-12-18). Who's Really Pulling the Trigger: The Shooter, or the Predator Lobby? portside.org Who's Really Pulling the Trigger: The Shooter, or the Predator Lobby? |
(2025-12-18). Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes nearest to Earth ahead of Christmas. ummid.com Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is coming nearest to Earth on December 19, and astronomers are eager to welcome it as a Christmas 2025 gift.
(2025-12-18). The Master of the World: America's National Security Strategy. globalresearch.ca The White House has published the 'National Security Strategy of the United States of America', an annual document signed by President Trump that outlines the fundamental principles of US policy. This important document has essentially been ignored by our mainstream …
(2025-12-18). Does Zelensky really want peace? Kremlin gives cryptic response after Berlin talks. hindustantimes.com Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed questions on possible US diplomacy, sanctions, and the Ukraine conflict during a press briefing in Moscow. Peskov said a visit by US special envoy Steve Witkoff is not planned this week, adding that Russia expects updates once Washington completes consultations with Ukraine and Europe. Commenting on peace prospects, Peskov said Moscow will assess official documents before drawing conclusions. He also warned that any new US sanctions, including against Russia's shadow tanker fleet, would harm efforts at normalisation. Russia's stance on foreign troops in Ukraine, he str…
(2025-12-18). Priyanka Gandhi Leads Charge Against Controversial Rural Jobs Bill. devdiscourse.com Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra strongly criticized the G RAM G Bill on Thursday, stating that it threatens to dismantle the rural employment guarantee scheme.
(2025-12-18). Airbus delivers 800th A320 assembled in China. ecns.cn Airbus on Wednesday delivered its 800th A320 Family aircraft assembled in China, underscoring the European planemaker's long-term manufacturing presence in the country.
(2025-12-18). Japanese bid farewell to the last two giant pandas. ecns.cn As Japan would soon lose its last two giant pandas to China, Japanese fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday to catch a final glimpse. The zoo estimates that about 178,000 visitors will come to see the pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, between Dec. 16, 2025 and Jan. 25, 2026.
(2025-12-18). European powers set course for escalation of war in Ukraine against Russia. wsws.org The talks on a supposed "peace plan" for Ukraine, which took place in Berlin over the past few days, have made one thing clear above all else: the leading European powers—above all Germany—are doing everything they can to prolong NATO's war against Russia.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). First batch of zero-tariff petrochemical materials clears customs as Hainan launches island-wide operations. ecns.cn As China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launched island-wide special customs operations Thursday, the first batch of petrochemical raw and auxiliary materials imported under the zero-tariff policy arrived at Yangpu Economic Development Zone.
(2025-12-18). 64 sculptors build 19-meter-tall snowman in Harbin. ecns.cn China has once again urged certain individuals in Japan to stop peddling false narratives, retract erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question, and provide a responsible explanation to China and the international community.
(2025-12-18). EU Split Over Ukraine Funding as Belgium Holds Key to 2026—27 Plan. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders are set to decide on Thursday how to finance Ukraine's war effort in 2026 and 2027, with the use of frozen Russian central bank assets emerging as the preferred option. About 210 billion euros of Russian assets are immobilised in the EU, most of them held in Belgium through the clearing house …
(2025-12-18). Ajay Gupta Seeks Bail in Devastating Goa Nightclub Fire Case. devdiscourse.com Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' in Goa, has submitted a bail application following his arrest related to a catastrophic fire that killed 25 people earlier this month.
(2025-12-18). South Africa's economy is turning the corner. sanews.gov.za South Africa's economy is turning the corner | By Nomonde Mnukwa ⚪ As the year draws to a close and we stand on the threshold of a new year in 2026, the prevailing sentiment regarding our economy is one of confident optimism. Despite the formidable challenges our economy has navigated, we are now definitively turning the corner, accelerating towards a more stable and prosperous economic future. ⚪ It's our spirit of never giving up and ingenuity that has made it possible for us to rise above recent hard times. Our ability to 'make a plan,' swiftly adapt to shifting circumstances, and pull together despite our d…
(2025-12-18). Qatar's Energy Advantage Powers Its AI Push in the Gulf. moderndiplomacy.eu Qatar is trying to catch up in the artificial intelligence (AI) race in the Gulf, relying on its low-cost energy and financial resources. The country is launching Qai, supported by its sovereign wealth fund and a joint venture with Brookfield, marking a significant step into the AI sector. This move is part of a broader …
(2025-12-18). The Ummah's Alarming Retreat Away from Political Islam and into Nationalism. muslimskeptic.com During the past two decades of the War on Terror, the US and Israel have targeted Islamic social and political institutions throughout the Middle East with destabilization and repression, treating them not merely as security challenges but as civilizational threats. In the past twenty years, we have seen religious institutions, mosques, educational networks, and Islamist …
(2025-12-18). Guangzhou customs uncovers major case of smuggling pregnant women's blood samples. ecns.cn The Anti-Smuggling Bureau of Guangzhou Customs mobilized 265 police officers and successfully dismantled two criminal gangs engaged in smuggling blood samples from pregnant women overseas, with over 100,000 such samples involved.
(2025-12-18). Germany: Italian artist Costantino Ciervo rebuffs criticism from Zionist lobbies, politicians seeking to close his exhibition. wsws.org Readers should note that the two leading politicians behind the smear campaign are members of nominally left organisations.
(2025-12-18). What India Pays for Empty Parliament and Vanity Nationalism? ummid.com India pours public funds into Parliament and state assemblies as if they are engines of accountability, but what we receive in return is political theatre, ritual nationalism, walkouts, orchestrated chaos, and a government that uses the legislature as a rubber stamp.
(2025-12-18). World closely watches Australia's social media ban for children. ecns.cn The wide-ranging impact of Australia's new social media ban for children under 16 — the first of its kind in the world — is already being felt at home and abroad, especially for major platforms that have controversially allowed children full access.
(2025-12-18). Will Lehman: Every worker should be using Socialism AI. wsws.org Mack Trucks worker and UAW presidential candidate Will Lehman released this video explaining the significance of Socialism AI for the working class.
(2025-12-18). 'Core 5' over G7? Lukashenko offers geopolitical forecast. eng.belta.by "I have heard from the media that Trump is ready to create a bloc of five states: Russia, China, Japan, the United States of America, and India. I think if this union is established, the world will be completely different, and this will happen in a short period of time," the head of state said.
(2025-12-18). DWYPD warns of increased financial abuse during festive season. sanews.gov.za DWYPD warns of increased financial abuse during festive season | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has urged women and people with disabilities to remain vigilant against financial abuse during the festive season. | The department raised concern over the increased risk of financial exploitation targeting women and persons with disabilities during this period. | The department explained that financial abuse can take various forms, including controlling access to money, misusing income or social grants, forcing individuals into debt under their names, and exploiting economic depen…
(2025-12-18). SADC Summit approves deployment of Panel of Elders. sanews.gov.za SADC Summit approves deployment of Panel of Elders | The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has approved the deployment of a Panel of Elders and a Mediation Reference Group to Madagascar to support efforts aimed at restoring political stability, constitutional order and democratic governance. ⚪ This was announced in a communiqué issued following the virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government held on Wednesday. ⚪ The summit received a report from the Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, Malawian President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika,…
(2025-12-18). Putin's speech: Ukraine & EU's worst fear is here? Oreshnik warheads ready for 2025. hindustantimes.com Russia says its new Oreshnik intercontinental ballistic missile system will be on full combat duty by the end of the year, President Vladimir Putin has announced. The deployment marks another step in Moscow's ongoing nuclear forces modernisation amid deep tensions with the West. The advanced ICBM platform, designed to strengthen Russia's nuclear deterrent against the United States and NATO, is expected to enter service as part of an accelerated push to modernise the strategic rocket forces. Watch for details…
(2025-12-18). How media misrepresent politicians: Lukashenko explains with example of Kim Jong Un. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko shared his impressions of President of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea Kim Jong Un in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). Smokescreen in Ukraine? Moscow hosts Iran as nuclear clock ticks, Araghchi drops bombshell for Trump. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and MGIMO University Rector Anatoli Torkunov discussed expanding academic and strategic cooperation between Russia and Iran, including joint master's programmes, research initiatives and student exchanges. Araghchi highlighted shared positions on global issues, opposition to US hegemony, and appreciation for Russia's support during the recent conflict with Israel. Talks also covered energy cooperation, gas swaps, countering US sanctions, and regional security in the South Caucasus through the proposed 3+3 mechanism. Araghchi reiterated Iran's stance against nuclear weapons,…
(2025-12-18). For a united global movement against layoffs in the auto industry! wsws.org Workers in one country cannot defend their jobs by sacrificing workers in another. Their class interests transcend national rivalries and the chaos of the market. Workers share a common interest in the use of technology to benefit all of humanity, rather than to enrich a privileged few.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). The threat we refuse to name. onlineopinion.com.au You can screen luggage, weapons and criminal records. You cannot screen worldviews that rank collective loyalty above individual life – and no amount of security theatre can compensate.
(2025-12-18). U.S. Inflation Likely Hit 18-Month High in November as Tariffs Bite. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. consumer prices likely rose at their fastest annual pace in about a year and a half in November, underscoring mounting affordability pressures for American households that economists partly attribute to higher import tariffs. A Reuters survey of economists predicts the Consumer Price Index increased 3.1% year-on-year in November, which would mark the largest rise …
(2025-12-18). Police forced march for hunger strikers to divert: images. thecanary.co 
Police forced last night's weekly protest march to the BBC's London HQ in solidarity with the hunger strikers to divert to avoid supposed hurt to Jewish groups meeting for Hanukkah. Jewish people have been front and centre of every protest. The march was excluded from a large area around the BBC: To rub salt into […] | By
(2025-12-18). Hebei archaeology site reveals Hongshan culture expansion. ecns.cn A discovery at the Zhengjiagou archaeology site in Hebei province is offering new insights into the expansion and influence of one of China's most important Neolithic civilizations, dating from 6,500 to 5,000 years ago.
(2025-12-18). Mega Deals Drive Near Record Year as Companies Chase Scale. moderndiplomacy.eu Dealmakers in 2025 enjoyed a near-record year for mergers and acquisitions, despite a turbulent spring that threatened hopes of a broader revival. So far this year, there were 70 global deals valued at more than $10 billion each, 22 of them in the fourth quarter, according to Dealogic. Total deal value has surpassed $4.8 trillion, …
(2025-12-18). Australian government pledges to keep slashing spending. wsws.org Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlined billions of dollars in cuts to government programs and declared that there would be more "difficult" decisions to come.
(2025-12-18). EU Summit: Pledging Financial Support for Ukraine's Future. devdiscourse.com European leaders are set to leave this week's EU summit with a concrete decision regarding Ukraine's financial requirements for the years 2026 to 2027. This commitment was reaffirmed by Antonio Costa, head of the European Council, during a press briefing on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Dubai RTA's groundbreaking drone initiative transforms traffic signal maintenance. geo.tv 
Drones clean traffic signals during a pilot operation launched by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority as part of efforts to ensure the effective use of drone technology in maintenance work. —X/rta_dubaiThe Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has rolled out a pilot…
(2025-12-18). With Caesar Sanctions Off, Now Syria Can Rebuild. globalresearch.ca On December 10, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a massive defense bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), authorizing a record $901 billion in annual military spending. The bill also includes the repeal of the Caesar Syria …
(2025-12-18). Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding. sanews.gov.za Kruger National Park implements gate quotas to avoid overcrowding | The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities. | "Once daily quotas are reached, only pre-booked visitors will be allowed entry. Queueing will then apply, and access will be dependent on the number of visitors exiting the park. Wild Card members are reminded that they are not exempt from the pre-booking administration fee," SANParks said on Wednesday. | To safeguar…
(2025-12-18). SPL 2025/26: Al Nassr Top Goal Scorer So Far – Courtesy Felix, Ronaldo. ummid.com Saudi FC Al Nassr is the top goal scorer in the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League (SPL) season so far, courtesy its Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo and attacking Midfielder/Forward Joao Felix.
(2025-12-18). SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report. sanews.gov.za SADC Extraordinary Summit considers Madagascar report | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will consider a report on the political and security situation in Madagascar. ⚪ Speaking at a virtual Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government convened on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa thanked regional leaders for responding to his invitation, saying the meeting was convened to consider a report from the Chairperson of the Organ on the political and security situation in the island nation of Madagascar. ⚪ He recalled that the region had met recently to address ur…
(2025-12-18). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-18). The Ukraine War — Where it Stands Today. globalresearch.ca The leadership in Kiev has repeatedly required two major conditions as a quid pro quo for ending the three and one-half year-long war with Moscow.
(2025-12-18). Breakthrough in BMI tech aids patients. ecns.cn Two Chinese patients with high-level paralysis have successfully used brain-machine interface technology to perform tasks using only their thoughts, including controlling a power wheelchair, directing a robotic dog to retrieve deliveries, and operating a robotic arm to grasp a cup and drink water.
(2025-12-18). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-18). Nothing Raises USD 8 Million in Successful Community Investment Round. devdiscourse.com London-based tech brand Nothing has successfully raised over USD 8 million in its third community investment round, the company announced on Thursday. The round attracted over 5,000 new investors, valuing the company at USD 1.3 billion.
(2025-12-18). Supreme Court Halts Hearing on Liquor Scam Until January: The Chaitanya Baghel Case. devdiscourse.com The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of Chaitanya Baghel's appeal about his arrest in a controversial liquor scam to January. Baghel, son of the former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, is contesting his arrest and challenging the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
(2025-12-18). Abuse and exploitation endemic in Australia's Pacific "guest worker" scheme. wsws.org Despite ongoing complaints, exposures and official inquiries into the exploitative Pacific labour schemes over many years, little has changed.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Jimmy Lai told eight lies in court: local media in HKSAR. ecns.cn On December 15, a panel of three judges delivered a verdict in the conspiracy case involving Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Next Digital, and three companies formerly affiliated with the now-defunct Apple Daily.
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko: Trump can go down in history as president of peace. eng.belta.by Current occupant of the White House Donald Trump can go down in history as the president of peace, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). GOP Centrists Rock the House, Force ACA Subsidy Showdown. scheerpost.com By Joshua Scheer Four centrist Republican members of the U.S. House broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition that will compel a floor vote on extending pandemic‚Äëera Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits for three more years. The enhanced subsidies, which help reduce monthly insurance costs for millions …
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). China launches island-wide special customs operations in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) launches island-wide special customs operations Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Ukraine's big admission: Putin's army swells to 710,000 as Zelensky scrambles for whooping $60 Billion. hindustantimes.com Russia has launched a massive war-ending offensive on Ukraine, deploying 710,000 troops while Kyiv faces catastrophic losses. Ukrainian Commander Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed heavy casualties, with nearly half a million troops lost, as Russia continues its strategic push across Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. The Institute for the Study of War reports Russia has occupied 4,669 sq. km in 2025, a 22% increase over last year. Amid the conflict, Ukraine requests $60 billion from the U.S. and Europe for 2026 defense costs. Tensions escalate as Moscow pursues its objectives, ignoring NATO warnings and conti…
(2025-12-18). Lukashenko presents Coale with 'pragmatic proposals' relevant to U.S. interests. eng.belta.by The United States should engage in a dialogue based on pragmatism, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said an interview with the U.S. media company Newsmax.
(2025-12-18). Experts: Lai not freedom fighter, but a pawn of the West. ecns.cn Jimmy Lai Chee-ying is not a fighter for democracy or press freedom, but a pawn of Western countries, experts and political heavyweights in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region said on Wednesday, emphasizing that freedom of speech remains intact and vibrant in the city.
(2025-12-18). Cuban Chess Player Berdayes Sharpens His Undefeated Record in Mexico. radiohc.cu Havana, November 17 (RHC) — Cuban Dylan Berdayes, undefeated and with a steady hand, defends his place today among the leaders of the Master group of the Carlos Torre in Memoriam International Tournament. | After four of nine rounds in Progreso, Berdayes has 3.5 points and is second on tiebreaks in a group that also includes fellow Cuban Luis Ernesto Quesada, representing Mexico, Colombian Joshua Daniel Ruiz, and Ukrainian Viktor Matviishen. | The fifth round offers some interesting matchups: Berdayes will face Quesada on the top board, while Ruiz will play Matviishen on the other top board. | To reach his c…
(2025-12-18). Why Ukraine's Economy Hinges on the EU's Frozen Russian Assets Loan. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders are weighing proposals to use proceeds from immobilised Russian sovereign assets, most of which are held in Belgium, to support Ukraine's financial needs in the coming years through what has become known as the "reparations loan". The plan has run into resistance from Belgium, which wants other EU member states to share …
(2025-12-18). As Zohran Mamdani prepares to enter City Hall he faces pressure from an unlikely source — Palestine activists. scheerpost.com By Michael Arria for Mondoweiss Last month, activists gathered outside New York City's Park East Synagogue to protest an event hosted by Nefesh B'Nefesh, an organization that assists Jewish individuals in relocating to Israel. The protest, which was organized by the Palestinian Assembly for Liberation (PAL Awda), was condemned as antisemitic by pro-Israel groups and leaders over chants of …
(2025-12-18). Why the world comes to Yiwu. ecns.cn Despite an increasingly complex global trade environment, Yiwu—widely known as the world's capital of small commodities—continues to demonstrate strong resilience.
(2025-12-18). Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a 'Master Story Teller'. portside.org Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan and Others Remember Rob Reiner as a 'Master Story Teller' |
(2025-12-18). Editors' Picks 2025: The Best of NACLA's Online Coverage. nacla.org 
With so many critical events, stories, and voices covered in our 2025 web content it was hard to choose a favorite, but here are our top 10!
(2025-12-18). President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa urges unity and inclusive dialogue | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for unity, dialogue and regional cooperation as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) concluded its virtual Extraordinary Summit on the political and security situation in Madagascar. ⚪ Delivering closing remarks at the summit on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa said the engagements by Heads of State and Government reflected a shared commitment to peace and stability in the region. | "The unity of purpose that has governed our engagements on this and other critical matters affecting our region is indeed commen…
(2025-12-18). Takeaways from Trump's Year-End White House Address. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump used his pre-holiday address on Wednesday to frame his first year in office as a success while attributing many ongoing problems to former President Joe Biden. Trump opened with the line: "Good evening, America. Eleven months ago, I inherited a mess, and I'm fixing it," setting the tone for the evening. …
(2025-12-18). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-18). For the fourth consecutive year, Russia weaponises Christmas. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-18). Hainan evolves as gateway to global markets. ecns.cn An e-commerce host guides customers through off-island duty-free online shopping in Haikou, Hainan province, on Wednesday. The Hainan Free Trade Port starts island-wide special customs operations on Thursday.
(2025-12-18). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-18). Macro policy support to see 2026 boost. ecns.cn China will step up macroeconomic policy support next year, intensifying efforts to expand domestic demand, deepen market reforms and stabilize the property sector, officials and experts said.
(2025-12-18). Tour gives China-Arab strategic trust a boost. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi's five-day tour of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan has reinforced strategic trust between China and Arab countries and advanced cooperation across multiple fields, as China steps up preparations for hosting the second China-Arab States Summit next year.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). US forces strike another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 4. scmp.com The US military said on Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the US House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump's power to use military force against drug cartels. | US Southern Command stated on social media that the vessel was operated by narco-terrorists along a known trafficking route. The military didn't provide evidence behind the allegations but posted a video of a boat moving through water…
(2025-12-18). NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations. sanews.gov.za NTCSA provides update on Mozal electricity supply agreement negotiations | The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed that it is committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreement with the Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique. | In an update on the Mozal smelter, the NTCSA said it is committed to a new agreement as well as to protect South African electricity consumers from unintended cost impacts. | "The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA), a subsidiary of Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, confirms that it remains committed to concluding a new electricity supply agreemen…
(2025-12-18). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-18). Beginning December 18th, Cuba will have a new exchange rate. radiohc.cu Radio Havana Cuba / Cubadebate bring you the text of the special appearance of the President of the Central Bank of Cuba, Juana Lilia Delgado Portal. She appeared on CubaVision Wednesday evening following the 8 o'clock prime time newscast. | As the Government of the Republic has been reporting, the Central Bank of Cuba has been working to create the conditions to begin transformations in the foreign exchange market, based on principles of gradualism and timeliness. | Currently, different exchange rates coexist in the Cuban economy, which generates distortions, encourages informality, and hinders the banking and t…
(2025-12-18). How Globalized Fraud Made Its Way into Silicon Valley. moderndiplomacy.eu The Scene Everyone Pretends Not to See Somewhere in Shenzhen, China, a small advertising firm spins up a Facebook account using a fake name, a borrowed birthday, and a crypto-funded wallet. Within hours, an ad promising miracle supplements or guaranteed investment returns is running in English, aimed at retirees in Ohio or small business owners …
(2025-12-18). Exploring Hainan Free Trade Port before island-wide special customs operations. ecns.cn China's Hainan Free Trade Port will officially launch an island-wide independent customs operation Thursday.
(2025-12-18). 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.
(2025-12-18). Mainland spokesperson rebukes Japanese PM's erroneous claim. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday reiterated that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, and resolving it is a matter for the Chinese people themselves, brooking no external interference.
(2025-12-18). Billionaires Are Encroaching on the Free Press. Let's Act to Defend It in 2026. scheerpost.com By Maya Schenwar & Negin Owliaei for Truthout It's becoming something of a theme: Two massive companies are fighting to take over another massive company, in a deal that will enrich a variety of shareholders but leave the rest of us worse off. The news that Netflix struck a bid to take over movie powerhouse Warner Bros. …
(2025-12-18). Trump shouldn't overplay his hand with Chile's new president. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-18). Bangladesh arrests veteran journalist Anis Alamgir on terrorism charges. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-18). Man storms Infomax newsroom during live broadcast in North Macedonia. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-18). CPJ, partners call for the immediate release of Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-18). They are calling fast-track Ukraine EU bid 'nonsense.' So why dangle it? responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-18). Belarusian journalist Maryna Zolatava released after serving over 4 years in prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-18). Here's the global playbook being used to crack down on climate protest. grist.org
(2025-12-18). CPJ: Trump's BBC lawsuit is yet another attack on US media freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-18). Palestinian journalist Sami al-Sai alleges torture, sexual violence in Israeli prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-18). Myanmar journalist Sut Ring Pan serving 13 years in prison on incitement, terrorism charges. CPJ staff
(2025-12-18). Link to yesterday afternoon's conversation with Glenn Diesen. gilbertdoctorow.com
(2025-12-18). Punjab rural polls: AAP wins over 200 zila parishad zones, leading in panchayat samiti; counting still on. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-18). Karnataka Assembly passes bill on hate speech amid din by BJP MLAs. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-18). CPJ joins 32 groups urging UK leader Starmer to secure Jimmy Lai's release during China trade talks. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-18). CPJ, partners condemn jailing of Vietnamese journalist Pham Doan Trang on sentencing anniversary. CPJ staff
(2025-12-18). Banco Central informa nueva tasa de cambio oficial. cubadebate.cu En correspondencia con las transformaciones cambiarias anunciadas por el Banco Central de Cuba, se establece que este 18 de junio entran en vigor las nuevas medidas relacionadas con el mercado cambiario. Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores, la nueva tasa oficial.
(2025-12-18). Ballet Nacional de Cuba donará ingresos de dos funciones a damnificados por huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu La directora del Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC), Viengsay Valdés, anunció este miércoles que la compañía donará los ingresos de sus funciones de 'Don Quijote', de los días 19 y 20 de diciembre, a los damnificados del huracán Melissa. | El colectivo danzario, Patrimonio Cultural de la Nación, insta a quienes quieran colaborar con este noble fin a asistir a los primeros espectáculos de la temporada del clásico 'Don Quijote', en la sala Avellaneda del Teatro Nacional.Se trata de un ciclo muy especial porque contempla el debut de jóvenes figuras con muchos deseos de destacarse, entre ellos, Laura Kamila, Nadila Estrad…
(2025-12-18). Japón colabora con UNICEF en beneficio del pueblo cubano. radiohc.cu El embajador de Japón en Cuba, Nakamura Kazuhito y la Representante Adjunta de la Oficina del Fondo de Naciones Unidas para la Infancia, UNICEF, en la isla, Sunny Guidotti intercambiaron notas que oficializan un nuevo proyecto de cooperación valorado en un millón de dólares. | La inversion se realizará para mejorar la infraestructura y los servicios de agua, saneamiento, higiene y salud materno-infantil en comunidades vulnerables de Guantánamo, Granma y Santiago de Cuba. | Con una duración de 24 meses, la iniciativa, que de firma especial, beneficiará a niñas, niños, adolescentes y mujeres embarazadas, prioriza e…
(2025-12-18). Desde este 18 de diciembre, Cuba contará con una nueva tasa de cambio (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Se ha decidido poner en vigor, este 18 de diciembre de 2025, las medidas que garantizan la transformación del mercado cambiario de divisas. En esta primera etapa, se ha concebido su estructuración en tres segmentos cambiarios, dos tasas de cambio fijas -ya existentes- un segmento I que opera a 1 por 24, un segmento II que opera a 1 por 120, y se añade un tercer segmento con una tasa de cambio flotante…
(2025-12-18). Cuba contará con una nueva tasa de cambio desde este 18 de diciembre. radiohc.cu Comparecencia especial de la ministra presidenta del Banco Central de Cuba, Juana Lilia Delgado Portal. La Habana 17 de diciembre de 2025. | Como se ha venido informando por el Gobierno de la República, el Banco Central de Cuba ha trabajado en la creación de condiciones para iniciar transformaciones en el mercado cambiario de divisas, bajo principios de gradualidad y temporalidad. | En la economía cubana coexisten actualmente distintas tasas de cambio de las divisas, lo que genera distorsiones, incentiva la informalidad y dificulta la trazabilidad bancaria y fiscal de los hechos económicos. | Esta transformación…
(2025-12-18). En Camagàºey aseguran carga para vehículos eléctricos de Etecsa (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu El primer sistema fotovoltaico de la División Territorial de la Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba (Etecsa) fue inaugurado hoy en el Taller de Transporte de la entidad con el propósito de dar sostenibilidad a la flota de ocho carros eléctricos recibidos en el año 2023.
(2025-12-18). Nueva tasa de cambio en Cuba: Ocho preguntas para comprender cómo funcionará. cubadebate.cu Como informó recientemente la ministra presidenta del Banco Central de Cuba, el país contará con una nueva tasa de cambio oficial. Para conocer el alcance real de la medida, cómo impactará en los diversos actores de la economía y en la población, conversamos con Ian Pedro Carbonell, director de Políticas Macroeconómicas del Banco Central de Cuba.
(2025-12-18). Holguín clasifica a postemporada de la Serie Nacional de Beisbol. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros de Holguín sellaron hoy su clasificación a la postemporada de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol tras barrer en doble jornada a Ciego de àÅvila y alcanzar su victoria 43 del calendario. En el estadio José Ramón Cepero, la tropa nororiental impuso su ley con un primer nocaut de 11-1, sustentado en una ofensiva demoledora.
(2025-12-18). Máxima representante de la organización de féminas cubanas encabeza debates sobre Programa de Gobierno. radiohc.cu 
Para mirar profundamente cuánto más puede enriquecerse el Programa de Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía, un grupo de federadas de la ciudad de Santa Clara sostuvieron un encuentro presidido por Teresa Amarelle Boué, miembro del Buró Político y Secretaria General de la Federación de Mujeres Cubanas. | ´Necesitamos que todo el pueblo conozca las interioridades de este programa, para que nuestra gente aporte soluciones, propuestas interesantes, sugerencias de lo que podemos aportar a este documento. En los diez objetivos, la FMC puede hacer mucho, desde la disminución del déficit fis…
(2025-12-18). EEUU envía migrantes a Base Naval de Guantánamo a la espera de su deportación. radiohc.cu El Gobierno de Estados Unidos envió en las últimas horas a un nuevo grupo de migrantes a su base naval de Guantánamo, en territorio usurpado a Cuba, a la espera de su deportación, en el marco del endurecimiento de las políticas migratorias del presidente Donald Trump. | El traslado fue confirmado a Europa Press por fuentes del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense después de que el diario The New York Times indicara que 22 migrantes cubanos habían sido llevados este martes a Guantánamo, en un vuelo organizado por el Servicio de Control de Inmigración y Aduanas (ICE, según sus siglas en inglés). | "Hem…
(2025-12-18). Estados Unidos vota a favor de levantar las sanciones a Siria. cubadebate.cu El Senado de Estados Unidos votó a favor de levantar las sanciones a Siria bajo la "Ley César" y aprobó el anexo del Pentágono sobre este asunto.
(2025-12-18). Real Madrid Advances to the Round of 16 in the Copa del Rey of Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, December 17 (RHC) — Real Madrid defeated Talavera De La Reina three goals to two today and advanced to the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey in Spanish football. | Frenchman Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring in the 41st minute from the penalty spot, an own goal by Manu Farrando (45+1) doubled the lead, and the French striker himself added a third in the 88th minute, while Nahuel Arroyo (80) and Argentine Gonzalo Di Renzo (90+1) sent the home crowd into a frenzy. | Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid also defeated Atlético Baleares 3-2 with two goals from Frenchman Antoine Griezmann and one from Italian Giacom…
(2025-12-18). Aguas de La Habana desmiente rumores sobre fuente de abasto El Gato. radiohc.cu La Empresa Aguas de La Habana informó este miércoles que la fuente de abasto El Gato mantiene condiciones óptimas de operación, y descartó versiones difundidas en redes sociales sobre una supuesta contaminación. | En nota informativa, la entidad aseguró que funciona de manera óptima el punto de cloración de la fuente subterránea, reconocida por su excelente calidad del agua, lo cual garantiza la potabilidad del líquido que llega a los hogares.De manera oficial y categórica, la Empresa Aguas de La Habana desmiente las informaciones falsas que circulan en redes sociales sobre una supuesta contaminación", refirió.
(2025-12-18). Nueva Gerona, 195 años de historia. cubadebate.cu Este 17 de diciembre conmemoramos el 195 aniversario de la fundación de la población de Nueva Gerona, principal urbe de la Isla de la Juventud. Aprovechando esta celebración, los invitamos a explorar la historia, algunos de los sitios más emblemáticos y los valores culturales y naturales de esta urbe singular, como justo preludio a su bicentenario.
(2025-12-18). Aguas de La Habana desmiente rumores sobre supuesta contaminación de fuente El Gato. cubadebate.cu La Empresa Aguas de La Habana informó que la fuente de abasto El Gato mantiene condiciones óptimas de operación, y descartó versiones difundidas en redes sociales sobre una supuesta contaminación. La entidad aseguró que funciona de manera óptima el punto de cloración de la fuente subterránea, reconocida por su excelente calidad del agua.
(2025-12-18). Díaz-Canel interviene desde el Capitolio Nacional en el acto por el lanzamiento del Proyecto "25 para el 25" cubadebate.cu El Proyecto "25 para el 25", iniciativa de la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum, distribuirá gratuitamente 2.5 millones de libros a jóvenes de 15 a 30 años en 14 países de América Latina. Por tan inspiradora razón, en la tarde de este miércoles, desde el Capitolio Nacional, el presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, simultáneamente a la presentación inaugural de su homóloga desde el Zócalo en la Ciudad de México, dio luz verde al inicio de este proyecto educativo y cultural que también incluye a Cuba.
(2025-12-18). DAILY MEMO: ICE And Border Patrol Spotted In 18 Cities Taking Street Vendors, Construction Workers, and Crashing Into Vehicles While Chasing People. lataco.com ICE and Border Patrol took, that we know of, somewhere around 19 to 25 people today from at least 18 neighborhoods and cities they were present in, including San Bernardino, Riverside, Highland, Palm Springs, Rialto, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, San Diego, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Lancaster, Palmdale, Antelope Valley, and Victor Ville which was all ICE today. While Border Patrol raided through Arcadia, El Monte, Temple City, and Rosemead.
(2025-12-18). Watch: Ahmed al Ahmed tackles, disarms Bondi Beach gunman. ummid.com In a rare display of bravery, a Muslim fruit seller, later identified as Ahmed el Ahmad, tackled and disarmed the Bondi Beach gunman who targeted the Jewish festival Sunday.
(2025-12-18). risks, no moral La Trobe and the Bendigo Writers Festival. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-17). Despite ceasefire deal, Israel refuses to open the Rafah border crossing, cutting Gaza off from the world. mondoweiss.net 
Gaza's Rafah border crossing was supposed to reopen in October as part of the ceasefire agreement. But the border remains closed, keeping Gaza shut off from the outside world and preventing families from reuniting with loves ones.
(2025-12-17). How Did Epstein Get Rich? The New York Times Investigates His "Scams, Schemes, Ruthless Cons" democracynow.org 
As the Trump administration is expected to release investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein later this week, a recent New York Times investigation delves into one of the biggest mysteries about the deceased sexual predator: how the college dropout with no financial training rose through the world of finance and amassed his wealth, which enabled his abuse and insulated him from scrutiny for decades. | David Enrich, deputy investigations editor at The New York Times and lead author of the report, headlined "Scams, Schemes, Ruthless Cons: The Untold Story of How Jeffrey Epstein Got Rich," says Epst…
(2025-12-17). Experts Say Even Average Venezuelans Critical of Maduro Won't Back Regime Change. scheerpost.com By Rodrigo Acuña for Truthout President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in recent weeks, and reports now say the Trump administration is preparing for the days after a potential Maduro overthrow. What might happen in such a scenario? In November, Michael Crowley at The New York Times pursued this question by reminding readers that, during Trump's …
(2025-12-17). Venezuela int'l conferenceU.S. delegates defy 'no-fly zone'. workers.org 
Caracas, Venezuela A delegation from the U.S. traveled to Venezuela to attend the People's Assembly for Peace and Sovereignty in our Americas held in Caracas from December 9—11. The activists represented organizations opposing U.S. imperialist wars and took part in a coordinated week of action across 100 cities from November . . . | Continue reading Venezuela int'l conference | U.S. delegates defy 'no-fly zone' at Workers.org
(2025-12-17). Venezuela Condemns US Piracy Before UN as Killings Resume; US Debate Heats Up, and Trinidad Lends Airports to US Military Operations. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The letter, presented by Venezuela's ambassador to the UN, Samuel Moncada, to Security Council President Samuel Z'bogar of Slovenia, concerns the Dec. 10, 2025, incident in international waters of the Caribbean wherein US forces targeted a private oil tanker engaged in legitimate trade while it transported Venezu…
(2025-12-17). Trump Declares 'Total and Complete Blockade' of 'Sanctioned Oil Tankers' in and Out of Venezuela. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Tuesday issued a post on Truth Social where he declared a "total and complete blockade" of all "sanctioned oil tankers" going into or out of Venezuela, as he continues to take aggressive action against the country with the aim of ousting President Nicolas Maduro. "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada …
(2025-12-17). Smash the 'Trump Corollary'! workers.org 
A lot can be said about the Trump-era National Security Strategy 2025 for U.S. imperialism published this November. Similar documents in the 1990s expressed confidence that a U.S.-dominated century would follow, and that the counterrevolution in the Soviet Union meant the "end of history." While it bragged of Trump's "accomplishments," . . . |
(2025-12-17). Venezuela's Machado leaves Oslo after trip to receive Nobel Peace Prize. aljazeera.com Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado went to Norway despite a travel ban imposed by Venezuelan authorities.
(2025-12-17). Source: Trump To Announce War With Venezuela Tonight. news.antiwar.com President Trump is expected to announce plans to launch a war with Venezuela this evening when he addresses the nation at 9: 00 pm EST, a high-placed source on Capitol Hill has told Antiwar.com. Also, earlier in the day, Tucker Carlson told Judge Andrew Napolitano that he has heard from a member of Congress that Trump …
(2025-12-17). A Path to WWIII? Greg Grandin on Venezuela, Trump's "Madman Doctrine" & More. democracynow.org 
President Trump has ordered what he called a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, as the United States escalates pressure on the government of President Nicolás Maduro. The move comes amid a major U.S. military buildup in the region and days after U.S. forces seized an oil tanker carrying Venezuelan oil. Since September, the U.S. military has carried out at least 25 airstrikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific near Venezuela, killing at least 95 people. | The administration's actions against Venezuela signal &#…
(2025-12-17). °Todos ellos son criminales de guerra! workers.org 
El Pentágono ha sido objeto de críticas en los últimos días por atacar pequeñas embarcaciones en el mar Caribe, alegando sin pruebas que proceden de Venezuela y que transportan narcóticos a los Estados Unidos. Concretamente, el secretario de Guerra de los Estados Unidos, Peter Hegseth, ha sido acusado de ordenar . . . |
(2025-12-17). Florida GOP Gun Bill Seeks to Allow Open Carry on College Campuses. truthout.org Florida Republicans have introduced a new bill in the state Senate that would expand a controversial gun program and allow open carry for some students and faculty on college and university campuses across the state. Senate Bill 896, sponsored by state Sen. Don Gaetz (R), is currently being considered for advancement within multiple committees in the Florida Senate. The bill would allow… |
(2025-12-17). Iranian director to stage reading of Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian director Ali Bakhshian plans to stage a reading performance of the renowned Russian author Anton Chekhov's final play "The Cherry Orchard" at Tehran Theater Hall on Friday.
(2025-12-17). Starbucks worker tries to talk with big boss but he runs. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—We've heard of bosses dodging discussions with their workers, but this episode may take the cake for corporate brazenness. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, in his haste to escape a conversation with a veteran Starbucks worker, Melissa Lee-Litowitz, about collective bargaining, almost caused a major accident on one of the nation's main streets, Chicago's North Michigan …
(2025-12-17). Pop Stars: Keep Denouncing ICE! otherwords.org On December 8th, the White House posted a SZA herself promptly responded via X, "White House rage baiting artists for free promo is PEAK DARK," calling the tactic "Evil n Boring." | This is not the first time the White House has exploite…
(2025-12-17). Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount bid. newarab.com 
Warner Bros. Discovery on Wednesday In a statement, Warner Bros. said its board of directors had unanimously determined that Paramount's tender "is not in the best interests of WBD and its shareholders and does not meet the criteria of a 'Superior Proposal' unde…
(2025-12-17). Colonel Jacques Baud and Nathalie Yamb Sanctioned. dissidentvoice.org Pascal Lottaz, who runs the YouTube channel Neutrality Studies and is also a TFF Board member, talks with Professor Glenn Diesen of Norway, a TFF Associate. In different ways, they express their deepest concerns at the news that the EU Council has placed sanctions on Jacques Baud. You may read here how the Council formulates …
(2025-12-17). Nick Reiner's lawyer asks public to not 'rush to judgement'. aljazeera.com Nick Reiner's lawyer asked the public to not "rush to judgement" before about the case against him.
(2025-12-17). Escalation of disputes between Iran and IAEA. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Arman-e-Emrooz, in an analysis, addressed the growing rift between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
(2025-12-17). Water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, exposes decrepit state of New England infrastructure. wsws.org By December 13, the widespread water outage had affected approximately 100,000 people in Waterbury and two suburbs, in one of the city's most significant water emergencies in decades.
(2025-12-17). Isfahan, a platform for Iran's tourism leap with a dedicated airline. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Establishment of Isfahan's dedicated flight is a promising move and a pleasant event in tourism field.
(2025-12-17). Trump acknowledges declining Israeli influence in US. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump acknowledged During the speech,
(2025-12-17). Economy Ministry names key external risks for Belarus over next five years. eng.belta.by As an export-oriented economy, Belarus is vulnerable to this trend; a deceleration in the global economy directly challenges our own growth prospects.
(2025-12-17). Miss Finland scandal: Finnish PM apologises to East Asia for MPs' 'racist' gestures. scmp.com Finland's prime minister apologised on Wednesday to citizens of Japan, China and South Korea after MPs sparked outrage by posting pictures of themselves making derogatory squinting gestures. | The parliamentarians from the populist Finns Party, which is part of the right-wing coalition government, posted images on social media where they pulled back the corners of their eyes — widely seen as a racist gesture targeting East Asian people.
(2025-12-17). Don't Throw Out the Supercomputer with the Climate Models. wattsupwiththat.com But before anyone pulls the plug entirely, it might be wise to remember that weather is real, models are fallible, and supercomputers don't vote.
(2025-12-17). How the devil is in the details of greener new jobs. grist.org 
What makes a job sustainable — both eco-friendly and liable to stick around? That question is at the center of new research from the Dukakis Center at Northeastern University's Policy School, commissioned by the City of Boston to help meet its ambitious Climate Action Plan goals. | The plan lays out a road map for transitioning the city off fossil fuels, achieving citywide carbon neutrality by 2050, and making the city resilient to a future changing climate. It aims to decarbonize buildings, electrify the transportation system, upgrade the city's grid, and build coastal resiliency. But getting there depe…
(2025-12-17). Afghanistan under Taliban a "society of gender apartheid" aljazeera.com "The Taliban now post guards at UN offices to prevent women from going to their jobs."
(2025-12-17). Warner Bros rejects Paramount's 'inferior' US$108 billion bid, backs Netflix deal. scmp.com Warner Bros Discovery on Wednesday rejected a hostile takeover bid by Paramount launched last week to thwart plans by streaming giant Netflix to acquire the Hollywood giant and owner of CNN. | The Warner Bros board said it found Paramount's offer "inferior" to the merger agreement with Netflix. It added that the Paramount bid "once again fails to address key concerns that we have consistently communicated … throughout our extensive engagement and review of their six previous proposals".
(2025-12-17). Iran says dual national held for espionage is Swedish. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's judiciary said on Tuesday that a dual national arrested during the recent 12-day war with Israel and who has since been put on trial for espionage holds Swedish citizenship. | Tehran has given few details on the case, one of multiple arrests that took place during and after the brief war in which Israel and then the United States bombed Iran's nuclear facilities. | Several of those convicted of working for Israel's Mossad spy agency were subsequently executed. | "Recently, a case was investigated in Alborz Province regarding a dual-citizen spy. This person received Swedish citizenship in 2020 and has re…
(2025-12-17). Govt. injects $300m into rail sector as private investment brings new locomotives, wagons. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian government has allocated 150 trillion rials ($300 million) to the private sector to strengthen its rail fleet, paving the way for new locomotives and passenger wagons to enter service as part of the country's Seventh National Development Plan, the head of the national railway company said.
(2025-12-17). There are 10.2 million honey bee colonies in 86,088 apiaries in Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The deputy for livestock production affairs of the Ministry of Agriculture announced the completion of the apiary census in the country for the current Iranian calendar year 1404 (started on March 21) and stated that the census of 86,000 apiaries across 448 counties was completed this year.
(2025-12-17). Across the U.S., Black Communities Are Taking Action to Preserve Their History. capitalbnews.org 
It all started with a QR code. When Gerry James learned this summer that signs had been posted at National Park Service sites encouraging visitors to use a QR code to report information that could be considered "negative about either past or living Americans," he wanted to change the conservation. He felt as if the …
(2025-12-17). Protesting the U of Arkansas for Removing Middle East Center Director over her Condemnation of the Bombing of Iran. juancole.com — | Letter to the University of Arkansas regarding the removal of Professor Shirin Saeidi as director of the King Fahd Center : | President Jay B. Silveria | The University of Arkansas | chancell@uark.edu | Dear President Silveria, Chancellor Robinson and Dean Raines: | We write…
(2025-12-17). MAGA's funeral pyre and the rotting White House. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The most terrifying sound in Washington right now is not the shouting of protesters or the drone of Congressional subpoenas; it is the shattering of the "Ice Maiden."
(2025-12-17). Remembering Cora Weiss, Longtime Peace & Anti-Nuclear Activist. democracynow.org The longtime peace activist Cora Weiss died December 8 at the age of 91, after decades of advocacy demanding civil rights, nuclear disarmament, gender equality and the abolition of war. | The longtime peace activist Cora Weiss died December 8 at the age of 91, after decades of advocacy demanding civil rights, nuclear disarmament, gender equality and the abolition of war.
(2025-12-17). Iran once again emphasizes respect for Lebanon's independence, territorial integrity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has, in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani, discussed with him the latest political developments in Lebanon and in the region, bilateral ties and repeated violations by the Israeli regime.
(2025-12-17). A Guide to Men's Funeral Suits: Respect, Style, and Subtle Sophistication. thecanary.co Attending a funeral is never easy. During such difficult times, the last thing you need is uncertainty about what to wear. Choosing the right funeral suit is about more than just following tradition—it's about showing respect, offering comfort to those grieving, and presenting yourself with quiet dignity. A well-fitted, appropriate suit allows you to focus […] | By
(2025-12-17). Efficiency and maintenance critical to water security. sanews.gov.za Efficiency and maintenance critical to water security | Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) Chief Executive Officer, Percy Sechemane, has raised concern over the high levels of water losses in South Africa, particularly at municipal level. | Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the department of Water and Sanitation's oversight visit to Lesotho to monitor progress on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), Sechemane said while major infrastructure projects, such as the LHWP are critical, the country must also address inefficiencies within existing systems to avoid unnecessary costs. | "We a…
(2025-12-17). Austria Buys M-346F Light Fighters. twz.com 
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(2025-12-17). Using the slain: Israel exploits the Bondi beach shootings. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-17). Son of filmmaker Rob Reiner in court on charges of murdering parents. scmp.com The younger son of Hollywood filmmaker and political activist Rob Reiner made his first court appearance on Wednesday for the two murder charges he faces in the stabbing deaths of his parents, who were found slain in their Los Angeles home over the weekend. | The arraignment was delayed until January 7, and Nick Reiner, 32, did not enter a plea.
(2025-12-17). Zionists try to conflate Bondi beach attack with a 'globalised intifada'. thecanary.co In utterly typical fashion, politicians and the mainstream media in the UK and across the world have immediately moved to link the appalling antisemitic terror attack at Bondi beach in Australia to anti-Zionist protests. In particular, pro-Israel commentators across the world have united in condemning the Bondi attack as an expression of a 'globalised intifada'. […] | By
(2025-12-17). Bondi gunman confirmed to be of Indian origin. tribune.com.pk 
Indian police on Tuesday said one of the two men suspected of carrying out a mass shooting at Bondi Beach was originally from southern India. | Sajid Akram and his son Naveed opened fire on people thronging the famous Sydney beach for the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on Sunday evening, killing 15 people and wounding dozens more. | Authorities said the attack was designed to sow panic among the nation's Jews, but so far have offered little detail on the gunmen's deeper motivations. | Sajid was an Indian citizen, who left his city of Hyderabad in 1998, saying in a statement that he had "limited contact with his f…
(2025-12-17). Your Next Puffer Jacket Could Be Made From Bullrushes, As Carbon-Storing Peat Farming Takes Off. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Have you ever wondered what keeps you warm in your winter jacket? Most jacket insulation is made from human made synthetic fibres (polyester) or natural down from ducks …
(2025-12-17). US activists illegally detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank resist their deportation. peoplesdispatch.org Organizations in the United States have launched a campaign demanding urgent action by the government for the release of the two US citizens, Irene Cho and Trudi Frost, from their illegal detention by Israeli forces.
(2025-12-17). NY Power Coalition on Why Hochul's Energy Plan Breaks Climate Law. mediasanctuary.org On Tuesday December 16, the Hochul administration approved an update to the state energy plan which embraced an All-of-the-Above energy policy including fossil fuels and nuclear power. Many climate groups challenged the plan as being out of compliance with the goals included in the CLCPA, the state's climate law five years ago. Many are disappointed that not only has Hochul and NYPA failed to commit to build 15 GW of publicly owned renewable energy to meet the state's climate goal, but recently backed down to 5.5 GW. Alex Patterson of the Public Power NY Coalition talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magaz…
(2025-12-17). A complicated new EU-China showdown is quietly taking shape. scmp.com Last month, Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), the world's largest battery company, started building a massive joint venture plant in Spain. It came weeks after Spain's King Felipe visited Beijing, seeking a stronger EU-China relationship as US commitments wobble. Except Spain, electrified by the potential job creation, ran into a problem: CATL wants to bring 2,000 Chinese workers to build the plant. | What's happening in Spain is part of a complicated new showdown between the…
(2025-12-17). Tehran honors mothers of martyrs in solemn ceremony. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A ceremony was held on Tuesday afternoon in Tehran to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by the families of fallen Iranian soldiers. | The event specifically honored the mother of martyrs Hassan and Mohammad Baqeri, alongside a group of mothers who lost their children during the eight-year Iran-Iraq war, known in Iran as the "Sacred Defense."
(2025-12-17). Daily Memo: Federal Agents Ram Truck Into Fleeing Man Before Abducting Him. lataco.com Border Patrol is back after a week break.
(2025-12-17). How Family Gatherings Unlock Forgotten Childhood Memories That Help Us Understand Who We Really Are. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you're driving home for Christmas (insert Chris Rea earworm here) and by that I mean the old family home you're likely to be experiencing a familiar mix of …
(2025-12-17). Senate Passes Massive $901 Billion National Defense Authorization Act, Sending It to Trump's Desk. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Wednesday passed the $901 billion 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the sweeping annual military spending bill that will be combined with legislation passed earlier this year to bring the total US military budget to over $1 trillion. The bill passed in a vote of 77-20, with just two Republicans, Senators Rand Paul (KY) …
(2025-12-17). Khawaja defies career obituaries. tribune.com.pk 
Usman Khawaja proved reports of his demise as an international cricketer were greatly exaggerated as he scored a defiant half-century on Wednesday on day one of the third Ashes test against England. | Khawaja, who stitched together a crucial partnership with Alex Carey to drive the hosts to 326-8 at stumps, was initially overlooked by selectors for the match at Adelaide Oval, a decision that triggered career obituaries in local newspapers. | However, he was drafted into the line-up before the toss when Steve Smith was forced to withdraw due to vertigo. | Dropped in the slips when on three, Khawaja batted up to…
(2025-12-17). The corrupt charter city blueprint and why Suffolk's Forest City is just the start. thecanary.co Forest City is a proposed development in Suffolk that would house one million people. It has all the hallmarks of a charter city project. Read about the background here. But the story won't end with one new city. The national architecture of zone fever summed up with Forest City For years, warnings have been issued […] | By
(2025-12-17). US unemployment highest in 5 years, as Ford, other companies announce layoffs before Christmas. wsws.org The situation underscores the need for action by the working class to defend the right to a job.
(2025-12-17). PM announces plan to send Pakistani students to Europe, China for AI training. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the government will send Pakistani students to Europe and China for training in artificial intelligence. | Addressing a laptop distribution ceremony at the University of Haripur on Wednesday, the prime minister emphasized that students from across Pakistan, including Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), will be selected purely on merit. | The prime minister inaugurated the much-anticipated Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme at a ceremony held at the University of Haripur, that was attended by government officials, youth leaders and a number of beneficiaries, all of whom expres…
(2025-12-17). Indonesians plea for global help. tribune.com.pk 
Nurlela Agusfitri has nowhere to turn after losing her home and business to devastating floods that wreaked havoc on her Indonesian island of Sumatra, killing more than 1,000 people. | Nearly three weeks since the massive deluge ravaged the island, 40-year-old Nurlela picked her way barefoot through uprooted trees and debris, as victims and civil society groups clamoured for international aid. | The latest government figures issued on Tuesday put the death toll at 1,030 people. Another 205 remain missing in the aftermath of one of the deadliest natural disasters to hit Sumatra's resource-rich Aceh province, th…
(2025-12-17). What are things like for women, 15 years after the Arab Spring? aljazeera.com Fifteen years after the Arab Spring, the women who lit the spark still struggle for influence, equality and protection…
(2025-12-17). UAE revealed as secret buyer in $2.3 billion Israeli arms deal. newarab.com 
The UAE has secretly signed a $2.3 billion arms deal with The deal was announced last month by Elbit Systems, but the identity of the buyer was kept secret. | Elbit,
(2025-12-17). Healthcare Is Hard, Lying Republicans Make It Harder. scheerpost.com Dean Baker Beat The Press for The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) During his first term, after repeatedly promising the country a terrific health care plan, Donald Trump famously commented, "Nobody knew that health care could be so complicated." In fact, everyone who spent even a few minutes looking at the issue knew that …
(2025-12-17). As Israel Gears Up for Another Lebanon War, FM Claims Hezbollah Is the One Violating Lebanese Sovereignty. news.antiwar.com In a far-reaching interview with al-Arabiya English, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar tried to downplay Israel's security issues with their various neighbors, which broadly boil down to a claim that Israel's regional issues are anywhere and everywhere Iran's fault. With respect to Lebanon, which Israel has conducted thousands of attacks on since a ceasefire was …
(2025-12-17). Canada's North Is Warming From The Ground Up, And Our Infrastructure Isn't Ready. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) On a winter day in Northern Canada, the cold feels absolute. Snow squeaks underfoot and rivers lie silent beneath thick ice. Yet beneath that familiar surface, the …
(2025-12-17). Belarusian State University ranks among BRICS top universities. eng.belta.by Belarusian State University has been ranked 36th in the BRICS University Rankings. In addition to BSU, 16 Belarusian universities were included in the second edition of the ranking.
(2025-12-17). It's impossible to keep up with the fall of Britain. strategic-culture.su By John Daniel DAVIDSON | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The United Kingdom is now in a rolling crisis that its leaders can neithe…
(2025-12-17). FIFA World Cup 2026 winners' prize money doubles to $50m. aljazeera.com The winner of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will get record $50m jackpot – still less than half offered at Club World Cup.
(2025-12-17). Ukraine To Get More S-300 Interceptors With Norway's Help. twz.com 
Ukraine is set to receive more surface-to-air missiles to arm its Soviet-era Norway's plans to finance the purchase of interceptors for…
(2025-12-17). Lecturer and students speak on jobs fight at University of Sheffield. wsws.org World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to lecturers and students about the implications of shutting down entire departments and the continuing financialisation of higher education.
(2025-12-17). Ayed: We're Capable Of Winning Title. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) | The Peninsula | Doha, Qatar: Full concentration for 90 minutes has been the hallmark of Jordan's campaign at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, helping them register five straight …
(2025-12-17). Palestine Action prisoners near death as hunger strike drags on. newarab.com 
Family members of six Palestine Action prisoners on The activists are refusing food in protest at prolonged pre trial detention, sweeping counter terrorism charges, and what they describe as Britain's complicity in Is…
(2025-12-17). BYD plans giant Brazil factory to scale electric bus and truck production. scmp.com Chinese carmaker BYD plans to build a new factory in Brazil within the next three years after rising demand for electric buses filled its existing production capacity and forced the company to redraw its manufacturing strategy in the country. | The project would sharply expand output, create hundreds of jobs and support exports across South America, with Africa also being considered, as BYD strengthens a business segment that predates its move into passenger electric vehicles.
(2025-12-17). Why Mistletoe Is Thriving, Even As Its Traditional Orchards Are Lost. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Mistletoe is a richly symbolic winter plant with an unusual life cycle. With more than half of England's traditional orchards lost since the mid-20th century, it would …
(2025-12-17). The Congregation: Brixton Tube Station's Mural Of Joy, Resistance And Community. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Rudy Loewe's arresting mural The Congregation sits above the entrance to Brixton Underground station in London. The large-scale painting highlights the people and places …
(2025-12-17). Warner Bros Discovery rejects Paramount's hostile takeover bid. aljazeera.com Board's decision comes day after Affinity Partners, fund backed by Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner, pulled out of deal.
(2025-12-17). Woman found dead in Orangi Town home. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-17). Young workers reject capitalism's dead-end future. workers.org 
No Tech for Apartheid protest, Dec. 1. New York City According to a recent Harvard Kennedy School study, only 13% of 18-29 year olds in the U.S. have confidence "in the direction the country is going." By overwhelming majorities, the young people surveyed reject both bourgeois political parties and believe . . . |
(2025-12-17). The Arctic Just Experienced Its Warmest Year on Record. truthout.org The Arctic just experienced its warmest air temperatures on record between October 2024 and September 2025 as the climate crisis dramatically alters the region, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found in its 20th Arctic Report Card. The annual report, released Tuesday, also notes the Arctic's lowest maximum sea-ice extent and its wettest year on record. The past 10 years… |
(2025-12-17). Cinema Vérité wraps up with celebrations, awards. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 19th edition of the International Documentary Film Festival of Iran, known as Cinéma Vérité, came to an end in Tehran on Tuesday, announcing the winners.
(2025-12-17). Dembele and Bonmati scoop FIFA Best awards. tribune.com.pk 
France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembele won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize. | Dembele, 28, won the Ballon d'Or in September, rewarding an exceptional season with PSG, which included the Ligue 1 club's first Champions League title. | "I wanted to thank my teammates. Hard work pays off, it's been a fantastic year for me, both individually and collectively," said Dembele after the ceremony, which took place on the eve of the Intercontinental Cup final between PSG and Flamengo, also being held…
(2025-12-17). 10 Inequality Victories of 2025. inequality.org Ooph. What a year. We were tempted to skip our annual tradition of tallying up top inequality victories and pretend like 2025 never happened. Instead we decided that in dark times like these, lifting up signs of hope is more important than ever. In 2025, we found those signs outside Washington. In fact, federal-level tax …
(2025-12-17). NewsX World: Zelensky's Speech yesterday at The Hague. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin, I come on at minute 3.45 Fresh from the highly supportive meeting with European leaders in Berlin a day earlier, Zelensky sets out before Dutch legislators his demand that the peace agreements also foresee condemnation of Russia's aggression and thereby uphold the principles of international law. As I characterize his …
(2025-12-17). FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Continues To Break Records. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Peninsula) | QNA | Doha, Qatar: The semi-finals of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 lived up to its promise of high-quality matches and enthusiastic crowds, resulting in …
(2025-12-17). US extends travel ban to seven more countries, tightens curbs on 39 nations citing national security. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding America's travel ban and entry restrictions, citing concerns over national security, public safety, inadequate vetting systems and high visa overstay rates. The order adds 20 more countries and Palestinians to the existing list, taking the total number of affected nations to 39. According to a White House fact sheet, a complete travel ban has been imposed on Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan and Syria, as well as on Palestinians holding travel documents issued by the Palestinian Authority. Laos and Sierra Leone, which earlier faced…
(2025-12-17). Europe has adopted a posture of submission toward Trump: Foreign Affairs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In an article on December 12, Foreign Affairs magazine highlighted Europe's submission to U.S. President Donald Trump in realms of security and trade that his administration's endorsement of far-right parties in the continent.
(2025-12-17). From pulpit to turntables: The Priest DJ drawing young crowds across Latin America. tribune.com.pk 
Under sweeping stage lights in Monterrey, Mexico, a packed dance floor pulses as a Catholic priest in a clerical collar raises one hand from the stage, electronic beats thundering through the hall. | Photo: Reuters | Hundreds move in unison as Father Guilherme Peixoto looks out over the crowd – not from a pulpit, but from behind turntables. Peixoto, who hails from Portugal, has played at some of the world's most famous clubs. Now he's touring Latin America, filling venues from Colombia to Mexico – home to the world's second-largest Catholic population. | Each time Peixoto, a career clergyman, steps onto the st…
(2025-12-17). In Defence Of Sprouts, Christmas Pudding And Duck Fat By A Doctor. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) There are few things I look forward to more each year than an excellent Christmas lunch. In fact, I deliberately avoid roast dinners in the run-up to the big day. …
(2025-12-17). Opinion: Preserving historical memory is impossible without protecting historical truth. eng.belta.by The most important task is to preserve and pass on historical truth to the future generations as an essential part of protecting historical memory, said Artyom Turov, Chair of the Parliamentary Assembly Commission on Youth Policy, Sports and Tourism and member of the Commission on the Preservation and Protection of Historical Memory.
(2025-12-17). Cuba strengthens programs on agriculture. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reinforces programs on tropical agriculture based on the experience of experts, in close relationship with the community, as highlighted by a debate on science, history and new developments published today by its organizers.
(2025-12-17). Assisted dying in pregnancy would be even more dangerous for women of colour. thecanary.co A scary part of the Assisted Dying bill could be even more dangerous for women of colour. Previously, the Canary revealed that under current plans, pregnant people would be able to seek assisted dying. Assisted dying in pregnancy Lord Falconer, a sponsor of the bill, was brought to task during the House of Lords committee […] | By
(2025-12-17). Humanitarian activities suspended in DRC province. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported the suspension of humanitarian activities in Fizi and Baraka due to the ongoing violence in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2025-12-17). Oscars shortlist features three films centred on Palestine. newarab.com 
(2025-12-17). Australia Plans Tougher Gun Laws After Terror Attack. menafn.com (MENAFN – Gulf Times) Australia vowed stricter gun laws yesterday as it began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which police accused a father and son of killing 15 …
(2025-12-17). Inside the Hunger Crisis Created by the Trump Administration. truthout.org On July 18, a mild, overcast night in Nairobi, Kenya, a team of President Donald Trump's top foreign aid advisers ducked into a meeting room at the Tribe Hotel, their luxury accommodations in the city's diplomatic quarter, for a private dinner. The visitors from Washington included Marcus Thornton, a former Border Patrol agent known for a series of public lawsuits against the Biden… |
(2025-12-17). FIFA launches $60 ticket tier. tribune.com.pk 
World Cup organisers unveiled a new cut-price ticket category on Tuesday after a backlash by fans over pricing for the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. | Football's global governing body FIFA said in a statement that it had created a limited number of "Supporter Entry Tier" fixed at $60 for all 104 matches, including the final. | It said the plan was "designed to further support travelling fans following their national teams across the tournament". | FIFA said that the $60 (51 euro) tickets would be reserved for fans of qualified teams and would make up 10 percent of each national feder…
(2025-12-17). New York Knicks Win NBA Cup As Fans Celebrate Like It's 1973. newsone.com 
Source: Steve Marcus / Getty | 52 years. That's how it's been since the Technically, that half-century drought ended last night when the Knicks defeated the However, anyone watching the game…
(2025-12-17). Survivors Slam Kristi Noem Over FEMA's Response to Deadly Disasters. scheerpost.com By Mike Ludwig for Truthout Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is under fire from disaster survivors for mismanaging the federal government's response to recent storms, floods, and deadly wildfires as staffing cuts and controversial policy changes continue to cause chaos at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Disaster survivors from 10 states and Puerto Rico gathered Monday …
(2025-12-17). Seven EU countries now oppose expropriation of Russian assets for Ukraine. infobrics.org Orbán warns of "rough week" ahead of EU leaders summit.
(2025-12-17). China's green power in Angola: When clean energy comes with heavy debt. globalvoices.org 
Clean energy can still come with high political and economic costs, even when framed as green cooperationGlobal VoicesThe Angola Caculo-Cabaàßa Hydropower Project, which was funded by China. Screenshot from This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese development projects abroad.
(2025-12-17). Worst White House Chief of Staff in history tells "all" to Vanity Fair. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—In a series of interviews with Vanity Fair, President Trump's White House Chief of Staff, whose dismal performance in that job is closely followed by the poor performance of the four chiefs of staff in his first administration, revealed some horrific truths about the current administration. Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, however, incriminates herself by …
(2025-12-17). Rep. Sarah McBride Condemns Republicans' Upcoming Anti-Trans Votes. truthout.org As major anti-transgender bills loom and Congress prepares to vote on sweeping restrictions on transgender healthcare over the next two days, Representative Sarah McBride gathered with reporters outside the Capitol to denounce what she called the Republican Party's "obsession" with transgender people. McBride was joined by Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Johnson for the press scrum… |
(2025-12-17). The class glass ceiling in the film industry has just been exposed. thecanary.co 
The UK film industry has historically and systemically failed to represent people from working-class backgrounds. This is the focus of Scottish filmmaker Mark Forbes' new documentary Quiet On Set: The Class Division in the Film Industry? Through interviews and testimonies, Mark examines the barriers that working class people have faced accessing and maintaining a career […] | By
(2025-12-17). More Australian workers and youth are using Socialism AI. wsws.org "It gives you sources and suggests follow‚Äëup questions… It raises consciousness and prompts you about what you can do."
(2025-12-17). Zob Ahan, Shams Azar share the spoils: 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Zob Ahan football team were held to a goalless draw by Shams Azar in Matchweek 14 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
(2025-12-17). Trump Adds On To Rob Reiner Insult, Netting Online Backlash. newsone.com 
Source: The Washington Post / Getty | As News of the details behind the death of Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, was st…
(2025-12-17). Strictly Come Canary: our best bits. thecanary.co Can you believe we're almost at the finale of this series of Strictly Come Dancing? I've had such a fun time recapping it for you all every weekend. There's been so many brilliant, funny, shocking and ridiculous moments this series. So ahead of the finale this Saturday (20th December) I wanted to bring you one […] | By
(2025-12-17). Expert: Youth will play key role in Belarus' development program until 2030. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Davydovsky, Secretary of the BRSM Youth Union Central Committee and delegate to the Belarusian People's Congress, discussed the role of young people in implementing the socio-economic development program until 2030.
(2025-12-17). UK Government Responds To Trump's Lawsuit Against BBC. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, this was covered by The Guardian. | It was right that the BBC stand firm in the face of Trump's lawsuit, said Minister of State at the Department of …
(2025-12-17). From the sky to the battlefield. tehrantimes.com The rapid growth of Iran's drone capabilities in recent years has turned this field into one of the central pillars of the country's military power.
(2025-12-17). Analysis: Yemen's future after the separatist STC's expansion eastwards. aljazeera.com Shifts in Hadramout and al-Mahra intensify Yemen's fragmentation, risking further economic and political instability.
(2025-12-17). What Does America's New Strategy Mean for South and Central Asia? moderndiplomacy.eu The United States National Security Strategy, published in late 2025, devotes little attention to the South and Central Asian region. Donald Trump's second-term strategy is a unique and intriguing document, one that could be described as revolutionary to a certain extent. It primarily focuses on America and its self-serving economic and political interests. The text …
(2025-12-17). Belarus NOC concludes year with improved IOC dialogue, setting stage for athletes' return. eng.belta.by A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Olympic Committee (NOC) of Belarus reviewed the organization's performance in 2025 and approved its work plan for 2026.
(2025-12-17). Brown University shooting: police seek witness who came close to gunman. scmp.com A manhunt for the mass shooter who opened fire in an exam room at one of America's top universities stretched into a fifth day on Wednesday with no apparent police progress in identifying a suspect or a motive. | The only new information from police at a media briefing on Wednesday was an appeal for a witness believed by investigators to have come close to the suspected gunman on the grounds of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
(2025-12-17). US Senate passes $901bn defence bill. aljazeera.com Legislation reflects Democrats' efforts to seek tighter oversight of Trump administration's military action.
(2025-12-17). Rod Paige, George W. Bush's Secretary of Education and the public face of "No Child Left Behind," dies at 92. wsws.org The death of Rod Paige, former US Secretary of Education under George W. Bush, who played a key role in subordinating public education to profit interests, provides an opportunity to review the bipartisan war on public education.
(2025-12-17). Pranked Biden official exposes lie that Ukraine war was inevitable. responsiblestatecraft.org When it comes to the Ukraine war, there have long been two realities. One is propagated by former Biden administration officials in speeches and media interviews, in which Russian President Vladimir Putin's illegal invasion had nothing to do with NATO's U.S.-led expansion into the now shattered country, there was nothing that could have been done to prevent what was an inevitable imperialist land-grab, and that negotiations once the war started to try to end the killing were not only impossible, but morally wrong. Then there is the other, polar opposite reality that occasionally slips through when officials t…
(2025-12-17). Lukashenko signs decree on crop, livestock and poultry insurance in 2026. eng.belta.by The document approves the list of crops, livestock, and poultry, and the tariffs for their mandatory insurance with state support for 2026.
(2025-12-17). Freedom Fighting 101: We Protested. We Voted. Now What? newsone.com 
(2025-12-17). LIVE: PSG beat Flamengo on penalties — FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up with full team news coverage before our text commentary stream of the final in Qatar.
(2025-12-17). La guerra total de Trump contra los pueblos africanos, dentro y fuera de Estados Unidos. workers.org Manifestación en Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, contra el ICE, 3 de diciembre de 2025. Cuando se trata de las diatribas supremacistas blancas de Donald Trump contra las personas de ascendencia africana, no hay fronteras. A principios de noviembre, amenazó con invadir militarmente Nigeria, el país más poblado del continente africano, por . . . |
(2025-12-17). El alineamiento con Trump nos puede alejar aun mas de Malvinas. strategic-culture.su "Argentina no discutirá internamente sus posiciones en el marco de una política exterior, simplemente se hará lo que Trump decida", afirmó un diplomático de carrera a punto de retirarse, sorprendido por tanta "pleitesía y adulación, jamás vista", según señaló luego de recordar que votar en contra del documento del G20 en Sudáfrica, sin siquiera discutirlo, no registraba antecedentes.
(2025-12-17). At least 5 reported dead in Colombia after 72-hour ELN offensive. colombiareports.com Colombia's longest-living guerrilla group ELN killed at least five people in 60 attacks that were carried out as part of its 72-hour offensive to shut down or disrupt the economy. Among those killed are two policemen from the city of Cali and three civilians from the northeastern Norte de Santander province, one of the regions …
(2025-12-17). Como a BBC manipulou a história das guerras na Iugoslávia. strategic-culture.su Em razà£o dos 30 anos da assinatura do Acordo de Dayton. A história se repete? | Junte-se a nós no Escreva para nós: | O documentário A morte da Iugoslávia é uma demonstraàßà£o paradigmática do profissionalismo d…
(2025-12-17). US designates EGC, Colombia's largest illegal armed group, as foreign terrorist organization. colombiareports.com The United States' Department of State designated Colombia's largest paramilitary organization EGC as a foreign terrorist organization. According to the State Department, the Ejercito Gaitanista de Colombia (EGC) is called "Clan del Golfo," and is "a violent and powerful criminal organization with thousands of members." The group's primary source of income is cocaine trafficking, which …
(2025-12-17). Barcelona beat Guadalajara in Copa del Rey. tribune.com.pk 
Late strikes from Andreas Christensen and Marcus Rashford secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory for Barcelona against third-tier side Guadalajara on Tuesday, sending the Catalans through to the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. | Barcelona laboured for much of the match at the Pedro Escartin stadium, holding over 80% of possession but struggling to break down a disciplined five-man Guadalajara defence. | Barcelona coach Hansi Flick introduced regular starters Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Jules Kounde, and Pedri from the bench in the second half, seeking a breakthrough. | The changes finally paid dividends in the 77th…