(2025-12-19). Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition Joins Increase Of 2026 Sailings To Gaza. popularresistance.org The 18 national campaigns of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla coalition (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, International Campaign to Break the Siege, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, United States) met in Dublin, Ireland December 5-7, 2025 to plan for many more vessels to sail to challenge the illegal Israel naval blockade and the genocide of Gaza. | Israel continues to break the ceasefire in Gaza and has escalated the vicious attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and their land in the West Bank.
(2025-12-19). Israel attacks Gaza by air and sea as mediators meet in US. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carried out a wave of air and naval strikes on In
(2025-12-19). Netanyahu hails major gas deal with Egypt, but its political independence remains. haaretz.com While Israel staged a triumphant signing, Cairo's press yawned. Al Ahram said the agreement 'won't affect Egypt's political decisions on Gaza,' as officials quietly stress economic necessity, U.S. pressure and a deal designed to survive wars, crises and diplomatic freezes…
(2025-12-19). Tragedy in Gaza as winter storm turns family's shelter into rubble. aljazeera.com A devastating roof collapse in Gaza leaves one dead, six injured, and a family struggling for survival amid winter.
(2025-12-19). Israel nervous over biggest deal ever? Most advanced Elbit defenses be indirectly leveraged by Iran. hindustantimes.com Israel's defence establishment is on edge after the United Arab Emirates was revealed as the buyer behind a secret $2.3 billion arms deal with Israeli defence giant Elbit Systems — the largest in the company's history. The agreement, involving advanced laser-based J-MUSIC aircraft protection systems, has triggered concerns in Israel over erosion of its military edge, technology leakage, and China's potential access to sensitive Israeli defence technology through the UAE. With most details under publication ban, the deal is fuelling debate amid a post-Gaza surge in Israeli weapons exports.
(2025-12-19). Escalation in Southern Gaza: Airstrikes Target Khan Younis, Rafah Amidst Truce Violations. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces intensified military aggression in southern Gaza Strip early Friday, launching a series of airstrikes on the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah. In Khan Younis, Israeli warplanes targeted the Bani Suheila area east of the city, with simultaneous machine-gun fire directed at eastern neighborhoods accompanied by artillery shelling. Additionally, Israeli naval vessels …
(2025-12-19). Proxy theater in the Persian Gulf: Israel scripts, UAE performs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's war on Gaza has been marked by mass civilian deaths, starvation tactics, and the destruction of homes, hospitals, and refugee camps. At a time when international courts and human rights groups are demanding accountability, the United Arab Emirates has not stepped back. It has stepped in.
(2025-12-19). US vows Hamas disarmament in talks on next Gaza ceasefire phase. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday urged the disarmament of Hamas but voiced hope for progress on reaching the next stage of a Gaza ceasefire as regional officials met and five more people were killed in the devastated territory. | Top officials of Qatar and Egypt – key mediators of the ceasefire – and regional power Turkey headed Friday to Miami to meet US envoys including Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's friend and roving envoy. | Rubio acknowledged difficulties in achieving peace in Gaza, saying that the ceasefire that went into effect in October with the release of hostages amounted to a "mira…
(2025-12-19). What will Trump do to protect the Gaza ceasefire deal? aljazeera.com Qatar warns daily Israeli breaches threaten entire agreement put forward by US President Donald Trump.
(2025-12-19). The Classroom as a Battleground: Italy's Students Rise Against Genocide. counterpunch.org 
In Italy, the bell that signals the start of the school day has recently sounded like a call to arms—not for war, but against it. While the Italian government actively supports the geopolitical machinery enabling the genocide in Gaza, a different kind of politics is being forged in the corridors of the nation's historic licei
(2025-12-19). Miami summit to address future of Gaza agreement as Israel continues lethal strikes. tehrantimes.com The United States Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, will hold talks in Miami, Florida, with senior officials from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey as efforts continue to advance the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire, even as Israel violates the truce on the ground.
(2025-12-19). 29-day-old baby boy dies of hypothermia as temperatures drop in Gaza. aljazeera.com Sheltered under a worn-out, nylon tent and four blankets, 29-day-old Saeed could not survive winter in Gaza.
(2025-12-19). Saturday 12/20: Holiday Craft Market for Gaza. indybay.org Barrios Unidos Poets Corner, 1817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-19). The Epstein vault opens: Democrats challenge Trump before the deadline. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Democratic representatives in Washington have unveiled a new batch of photographs associated with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. This move intensifies scrutiny on the Trump administration, especially with the Justice Department's deadline looming to release all non-classified documents related to Epstein.The recently released images, numbering 68, represent just a fraction of the approximately 95,000 files that Democrats claim were provided by Epstein's estate. The release of their publication arrives just a day before the administration is obligated to adhere to a law. This law, signed by Preside…
(2025-12-19). The New York Times ignores an essential part of the Jeffrey Epstein story — Israel. mondoweiss.net 
The New York Times has published a major exposé purporting to explain how Jeffrey Epstein rose to the top of the financial and political world, but it ignores one key topic: Israel.
(2025-12-19). Las nuevas fotos del caso Epstein que hicieron públicas los demócratas del Congreso de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu Un comité de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de EE.UU. publicó este jueves un lote con casi 70 fotografías de los legatarios del fallecido delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein. Se trata de la tercera publicación de este tipo de un total de más de 95.000 fotos que el Comité de Supervisión ha obtenido de las propiedades personales de Epstein.
(2025-12-19). Las nuevas fotos del caso Epstein que hicieron públicas los demócratas del Congreso de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu Un comité de la Cámara de Representantes del Congreso de EE.UU. publicó este jueves un lote con casi 70 fotografías de los legatarios del fallecido delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein. Se trata de la tercera publicación de este tipo de un total de más de 95.000 fotos que el Comité de Supervisión ha obtenido de las propiedades personales de Epstein.
(2025-12-19). What a U.S. invasion of Venezuela would mean. strategic-culture.su BARRING a sudden change of heart by US President Donald Trump, the world will soon witness US imperialism's bullying of a hapless Third World country: Venezuela. The US' real motive for this blatant aggression is not as Trump claims America's need to defend itself from the invasion of illegal drugs. Its inarguable purpose is the same as that for invading Iraq in 2023, which threw the Middle East into the chaos we see today.
(2025-12-19). Imperialist Realism, Functional Sovereignty, and the Structural Encirclement of Venezuela. orinocotribune.com 
By Diego Sequera and Ernesto Cazal — Dec 15, 2025 | The United States' National Security Strategy 2025, published last week but dated November, is a text that transcends the imprint of a technical manual or a diplomatic wish list. | It is, rather, a political act at a turning point: the first official US document that starts, albeit in a veiled way, from the somewhat less veiled awareness of US decline as a starting point. | However, the document attempts to manage the fragments of decline, to gather them around a doctrine for hemispheric reaffirmation where its "backyard" is proclaimed as the region of its…
(2025-12-19). Machado's Nobel win facilitates war crimes and plunder, Julian Assange argues. tehrantimes.com The Swedish government violated its own laws by awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, according to an explosive legal brief filed by Julian Assange.
(2025-12-19). Trump threatens military aggression against Venezuela despite American public opposition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to rule out a military invasion of Venezuela, asserting his objectives are clear to President Nicolás Maduro.
(2025-12-19). Venezuela Defense Minister Vows To Defend the 'Homeland at Any Cost' After Trump's Blockade Threat. news.antiwar.com Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez has said Venezuela would defend the "homeland at any cost" in response to President Trump's declaration that he's imposing a blockade on all "sanctioned" tankers entering and leaving Venezuelan ports. "We say to the US government and its president that we are not intimidated by their crude and arrogant …
(2025-12-19). Draft Resolution for Your Local Government to Pass on Venezuela. worldbeyondwar.org Here is a model resolution that can be modified and submitted to your local government or other institution, which you can urge to pass it. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-19). Murders in the Caribbean: Can antiwar forces stop Trump's aggression? iacenter.org By John Catalinotto December 19, 2025 December 13. The U.S. Naval Death Fleet in the Caribbean escalated toward open war earlier this week by committing an act of piracy against a ship carrying oil from Venezuela to Cuba. This escalation comes at a time when Congress is openly questioning the legality of the fleet's unjustifiable attacks on small motorboats in the region, where it has murdered more than 85 people while destroying more than 20 boats since August. Does the conflict among and within the ruling-class parties — the MAGA Republicans and the Democrats — create an opening that allows the anti…
(2025-12-19). Thursday 12/18: Webinar: Venezuela Under Threat: Eyewitness Reportbacks. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/vz121825…
(2025-12-19). Demonstration in Mexico in Solidarity with Venezuela / Acción de Solidaridad con Venezuela desde México. worldbeyondwar.org En este video el Observatorio de Derechos Humanos de los Pueblos de México, organización aliada a WBW, junto a otras organizaciones desarrollaron una acción de solidaridad con Venezuela, pidiendo detener la guerra. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-19). From rules-based order to rule by fear: America's democratic unravelling. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). This Week's Most Popular Articles. globalresearch.ca 
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Most-cited researchers in ISC database increase yr/yr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Islamic World Science Citation (ISC) Institute database has recognized 557 most-cited Iranian researchers in human sciences, social sciences, art, and architecture in the current Iranian year, which started in March 2025, indicating a 14 percent increase compared to 489 researchers in the previous year.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Pakistan: End Judicial Harassment of Human Rights Lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. fidh.org The Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA) and the undersigned organizations express deep concern over the ongoing judicial harassment of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha in Pakistan.
The prosecution, widely known publicly as the "tweets case," targets social media commentary critical of state conduct, including allegations of enforced disappearances and other human rights violations in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces. (…) | – |
(2025-12-19). Head's ton crushes England's Ashes hopes. tribune.com.pk 
Danger man Travis Head crunched his fourth century in as many Tests at Adelaide Oval Friday as Australia built a 356-run lead over England to stand on the brink of retaining the Ashes. | The hosts were 271-4 at stumps on day three of the third Test with Head on 142 and first-innings century-maker Alex Carey not out 52, taking the five-match series out of England's reach. | England must win after crashing inside two days at the first Test in Perth and inside four in Brisbane, both by eight wickets. | But it appears to be an impossible task with the highest run chase at the ground 316 by Australia against Englan…
(2025-12-19). LIVE: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua — heavyweight boxing fight. aljazeera.com Follow our live buildup and coverage ahead of our text commentary stream of the Paul-Joshua heavyweight fight in Miami.
(2025-12-19). How to Make Peace On Earth: Go Transfigure! counterpunch.org 
Civilization de-personalizes. The emancipation of the personality, which civilization claims to achieve, is fatal to personal originality. —Nicolai Berdyaev, The Meaning of History Every creative artistic act is a partial transfiguration of life. —Ibid "…pick up on some kind of redemption of your own consciousness, become mindful of your own friends,your own work, your own proper meditation, your own art, your own beauty, go out and make
(2025-12-19). Bangladesh student leader Sharif Osman Hadi dies in Singapore hospital. geo.tv 
An undated photo of Bangladesh's Inqilab Moncho spokesperson and Dhaka-8 candidate Sharif Osman Hadi. — Facebook/@osmanhadiofficialInterim govt announces mourning, special prayers nationwide.Police launch manhunt, offer reward for suspects' arrest.Muhammad Yunus says attack aims to…
(2025-12-19). Australia to launch national gun buyback scheme after Bondi Beach attack. tehrantimes.com The Australian government will launch a gun buyback program to take hundreds of thousands of firearms off the streets, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, following a shooting rampage at a Jewish holiday festival that killed 15 people.
(2025-12-19). 29,000 dog bite cases, 19 deaths from rabies reported in Karachi during 2025. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-19). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-19). The Australian Israel Lobby Is Flat-Out Saying They Want A Ban On Criticism Of Israel. thealtworld.com 
Australians everywhere should be made acutely aware that the Australian Israel lobby is now explicitly advocating a ban on criticism of the state of Israel. | Not just hate speech against Jews. Criticism of a foreign state. They're coming right out and saying it. | During a
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). US imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges for Israel probe. newarab.com 
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two more judges of the Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had already ordered sanctions on judges and prosecutors in the case, explicitly linked the new measures to a vote Monday in which the two judges sided with the majority and
(2025-12-19). British Baker Richard Hart Insults a Nation—And Shows What He Doesn't Get About Mexican Bread. lataco.com There is a clear difference between cultural colonization and cultural appreciation and it's not that hard to get right if you come with an open heart and unbounded humility.
(2025-12-19). Saturday 1/10: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-19). Burkina Faso Suspends Participation In Francophone Judicial Body. popularresistance.org In yet another move away from Franàßafrique, Burkina Faso's High Council of the Judiciary (CSM) announced on December 15 its decision to suspend participation in the Francophone Network of Judicial Councils, known by its French acronym, RFCMJ. | Headquartered in Quebec, a French-speaking part of Canada, the organization seeks to "develop common standards" in judiciaries of Francophone countries. Over half of its 23 members are former colonies in Africa. | Burkina Faso's CSM was one of the five judicial councils in RFCMJ's current bureau, alongside Guinea, Lebanon, Quebec, and France, which presides over it.
(2025-12-19). Five Reasons Why the Newly Declared Ethiopia-India Strategic Partnership is So Important. globalresearch.ca Ethiopia and India
(2025-12-19). YouTube outage briefly blocks users worldwide, service now largely back online. tribune.com.pk 
Alphabet's YouTube was largely back up after a brief outage denied access for thousands of users globally on Friday, according to Downdetector.com. | There were about 200 outage reports from users of the platform as of 9: 00 a.m. ET, compared with the peak of nearly 10,800, Downdetector showed. | Outage reports in the UK dropped to nearly 70 from more than 3,000, while Canada also reported quick restoration of the service, according to the website, which shows outages by collating status reports from multiple sources. | YouTube did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment on the reason for the o…
(2025-12-19). England's Fight for Ashes Magic: A Test of Resolve. devdiscourse.com On the brink of a series loss in the Ashes, England's spin bowling coach Jeetan Patel has called for a magical performance on day four of the third Test against Australia to sway the match in their favor.
(2025-12-19). Arab Cup: Qatar has exhausted itself in organising it. thecanary.co The 2025 Arab Cup was not just a sporting event, but a showcase of professional organisation, where everything seemed to have been carefully thought out, from the modern stadiums designed to the highest international standards, to the facilities for crowd movement and transport, to the logistics services in the areas designated for fans. Every corner […] | By
(2025-12-19). Amorim takes aim at Man Utd 'entitlement' as Mainoo saga rumbles. aljazeera.com Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim hits out at 'entitlement' at Old Trafford as culture change remains priority.
(2025-12-19). Taipei terror visuals to shock all: Smoke bombs and stabbings at Taiwan's major stations leave 9 wounded. hindustantimes.com Pantc gripped Taiwan's capital Taipei after a masked attacker allegedly hurled smoke bombs and stabbed passersby in a shocking daytime rampage, leaving at least nine people injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene as police launched a manhunt, with reports later claiming the suspect—who was already wanted by authorities—jumped off a rooftop and died. The incident has raised serious concerns over public safety, urban security, and emergency preparedness in Taiwan's densely populated capital.
(2025-12-19). Heritage Council mourns passing of council member. sanews.gov.za Heritage Council mourns passing of council member | The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) has announced the passing of its Council Member, Dr Natalie Skeepers, saying her passing is a loss to the public sector. | In a statement on Thursday, the Council which is an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, said Skeepers passed away unexpectedly on 15 December 2025. | "Dr Skeepers served the National Heritage Council with distinction, integrity, and unwavering commitment. She was a valued member of the Corporate Governance Committee and the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, where she pl…
(2025-12-19). US Is Legally Obligated to Provide Asylum. SCOTUS May Help Trump End It Anyway. truthout.org Immigrant justice advocates are worried that the Trump administration's attempt to reinstate an asylum ban at the U.S.-Mexico border through an appeal at the Supreme Court will put asylum seekers in harm's way. Asylum is a way for people to escape dangerous conditions such as violence, war, consequences from climate change, or persecution for their sexual orientation or gender identity. |
(2025-12-19). Ukraine's low-tech shield: Fishing nets turned into Drone defense against UAVs. hindustantimes.com As Russian FPV and fiber-optic drones tighten their grip on Ukraine's skies, Kyiv is being forced into a starkly low-tech defensive improvisation. Viral visuals from southern and eastern Ukraine show roads and buildings draped in fishing nets and mesh tunnels—an emergency shield against deadly drone strikes. With advanced air-defence systems stretched thin and military aid delayed, Ukraine is repurposing discarded deep-sea fishing nets sent by European charities to protect civilians and military convoys. The tactic underscores both Ukraine's adaptability and the growing pressure of a war where billion-dolla…
(2025-12-19). Greece's Coast Guard Rescues Hundreds Amid Rising Migration Pressures. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic rescue operation, Greece's Coast Guard has successfully saved around 545 migrants from a fishing boat off Gavdos Island, marking one of the largest groups to reach Greece in recent months. The operation took place roughly 16 nautical miles from Gavdos, and the migrants were subsequently brought safely to Agia Galini on Crete.
(2025-12-19). Israeli civilians detained after hit-and-run in West Nablus. haaretz.com IDF says suspects were detained and their vehicle seized after an overnight hit-and-run that wounded a Palestinian man, as footage and Palestinian reports described Israelis fleeing an overturned car…
(2025-12-19). Shipyard Unionism: A Novel of Triumphs and Defeats — a Review of Goliath at Sunset by Jonathan Bandow. portside.org Shipyard Unionism: A Novel of Triumphs and Defeats — a Review of Goliath at Sunset by Jonathan Bandow |
(2025-12-19). 5.7 magnitude quake strikes Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region early Friday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences.
(2025-12-19). China offers to resolve Thailand-Cambodia rift. ecns.cn Relatives grieve on Wednesday over the death of a Cambodian man killed in artillery shelling in Siem Reap Province near the border with Thailand.During Thursday's phone talks, both the Cambodian and Thai foreign ministers briefed Wang on the latest developments regarding their border conflict and expressed their willingness to de-escalate the situation and cease fire.
(2025-12-19). Statistics record an increase in arrests for festive season. sanews.gov.za Statistics record an increase in arrests for festive season | The number of people arrested for violating traffic laws since the start of December has increased by 16.2% compared to the same period last year, largely due to intensified law enforcement operations being conducted nationwide. | In addition, 53 pedestrians were arrested for jaywalking on freeways, and 26 motorists were arrested for attempting to bribe traffic officers. | This is according to the preliminary report of the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign for the 2025 festive season, which was released by the Minister of Transport, Barbara Cr…
(2025-12-19). Trump Targets Birthright Citizenship, Visa Lottery, and Naturalized Citizens. truthout.org The Trump administration is ramping up efforts to strip more naturalized immigrants of their U.S. citizenship, with The New York Times reporting that officials are seeking 100 to 200 cases per month. The news comes less than two weeks after the Supreme Court agreed to hear a case to decide the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship. |
(2025-12-19). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory (FIDH-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained, including human rights defenders.
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(2025-12-19). Nation to hit oil demand peak by 2030. ecns.cn Wu Mouyuan, vice-president of the institute, attributed the global resilience to sustained growth in oil consumption in emerging economies and steady demand for chemical feedstocks and aviation fuels.
(2025-12-19). Friday 12/19: Protest israeli crimes at their consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF the israeli consulate…
(2025-12-19). Trump's IRS Witch Hunt Can't Touch What Matters Most. counterpunch.org 
(2025-12-19). Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Vote for Final Denial of Oil Permits for Sable. indybay.org With a 3-1 vote, the Board rejected the company's application to take over permits for onshore oil and gas facilities on the Gaviota Coast previously held by ExxonMobil…
(2025-12-19). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-19). 'Trump' card played: Did US quietly kill Ukraine's NATO bid? Zelensky publicly calls out Biden. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that former U.S. President Joe Biden told him Ukraine would not be allowed to join NATO, even before the war with Russia began. Zelensky defended Ukraine's constitutional commitment to NATO and said only the Ukrainian people—not Russia or foreign powers—can decide the country's security path. Watch the full video to know more!
(2025-12-19). How Latinos have become especially vulnerable to diabetes, and one reporter's 'wake-up call" managing the disease. whyy.org 
At the Mexican Consulate's monthly health fair in Oklahoma City, community organizations have tables set up with information on nutrition, exercise, and various health issues. | The main attraction, though, is a quick check-up meant to catch early signs of type 2 diabetes. | "For any adult clients, we're doing free health screenings in regards to height, weight, BMI, blood, blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose," says Benjamin Canizales, a health manager with the local Latino Community Development Agency. | The effort, Canizales says, is meant to educate and advise Latinos in Oklahoma about diabetes, and to hel…
(2025-12-19). In 2025, The Israeli Army Was The 'Worst Enemy Of Journalists'. thedissenter.org 
(2025-12-19). Weekend Eats: Welcome to L.A.'s First 2-D Noodle Bar and 'All-You-Can-Eat Taco' Wednesdays. lataco.com Plus a happy hour with smoked tuna flautas, a stand for Armenian pork neck on rice, a cafe for Turkish pastrami sandwiches, and two sought-after bakers now overseeing his own brick-and-mortar.
(2025-12-19). Trump announces new deal with pharma companies to cut drug prices. aljazeera.com So far 14 of the 17 of largest pharmaceutical companies have agreed to lower drug prices in the US.
(2025-12-19). PM hails anti-smuggling drive as crackdown on petroleum lifts revenue by 82%. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded recent anti-smuggling efforts by the Pakistan Customs, as the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) reported that curbs on smuggling of petroleum products had driven an 82 per cent rise in revenue during the first five months of the current fiscal year, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. | The prime minister's remarks came during a weekly FBR performance review meeting, where he praised enforcement measures and directed authorities to intensify action against tax evasion and illicit trade, according to the Prime Minister's Office. | Officials briefed the meeting on p…
(2025-12-19). Ousted Air Force Special Ops Command Chief Faces Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges. theintercept.com 
Former Air Force Special Operations Command Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green has been charged with "possession, viewing, and producing child pornography," the Air Force quietly announced this week. | The news offers an answer to a mystery that had puzzled the Air Force community since April, when Green was removed from his position as the top enlisted leader of AFSOC "due to a loss of confidence in his ability to fulfill his duties," according to a press release put out at the time. The Air Force did not publicly elaborate on the reasons for his removal, leaving service members and observers to speculate. | The…
(2025-12-19). China reports easing of flu transmission. ecns.cn Confirmed cases of flu in China have begun to decline but figures remain at a high level overall, according to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.
(2025-12-19). Trump's Expanded Drug War Will Make Overdose Crisis Worse, Experts Say. truthout.org As President Donald Trump exploits fear about fentanyl to justify military aggression in Latin America, experts warn that his administration's choice to slash federal support for public health programs threatens to erode progress in reducing fatal overdoses linked to synthetic opioids. Trump issued an executive order on Monday declaring fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction" that could be… |
(2025-12-19). Mashatile hails Mafolo's role in shaping democratic South Africa. sanews.gov.za Mashatile hails Mafolo's role in shaping democratic South Africa | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to late ANC stalwart and intellectual Magashe Titus Mafolo, describing him as a principled leader whose life's work helped shape South Africa's democratic governance, intellectual thought and African identity. | The Deputy President was delivering the eulogy at the funeral service of Magashe Titus Mafolo, held in Irene, Pretoria, on Friday. | Mashatile thanked the Mafolo family for allowing government and society to honour a "son of the soil", whose contributions transcended politics and touched com…
(2025-12-19). The China-Egypt Partnership: A Blueprint for South-South Cooperation. moderndiplomacy.eu We know that Egypt and China belong to the developing countries of the Global South, and this will strengthen the strategic partnership between them. This partnership has achieved unprecedented successes under the leadership of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. This partnership will witness even greater success over the next …
(2025-12-19). Visa-free measures spur surge in visitors. ecns.cn China saw some 40.6 million foreign nationals enter through its ports over the past year, a 27.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to the latest statistics released by the National Immigration Administration on Thursday.
(2025-12-19). US Citizens Deported By Zionist State After A Week Of Detention. popularresistance.org New York-based Irene Cho and Boston-based Trudi Frost, who were arrested by Israeli forces last Friday, remain in custody at the Givon prison after Israeli courts have summarily denied all their appeals while refusing to examine the evidence proving they have committed no offense. They are expected to be deported later tonight from Ben Gurion airport. | Cho and Frost were arrested on Friday, December 12, in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyer while staying with the Abu Hamam family, which is threatened with forced displacement by military and settler violence.
(2025-12-19). Afghanistan seeks to bolster health co-op with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation from Afghanistan's Food and Drug Administration met with Iranian counterparts in Tehran on Wednesday to explore the potential for expanding ties in the health sector.
(2025-12-19). Taiwan opposition lawmakers announce plan to impeach Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te. ecns.cn Legislators from the Chinese Kuomintang party and Taiwan People's Party announced that they would propose the impeachment of Lai Ching-te, leader of China's Taiwan region, when holding a press conference in regional capital Taipei City on Friday.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Assassination Ignites Crisis: Why Bangladesh Is Burning After Hadi's Death. thinktank.pk As Bangladesh grapples with fresh turmoil on December 19, 2025, the death of prominent youth activist Sharif Osman Hadi has ignited widespread protests, arson attacks, and heightened political tensions. This latest crisis threatens the fragile stability of the interim government and raises concerns about the upcoming February elections. From anti-India sentiments to attacks on media …
(2025-12-19). Pirates of the 21st century. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — "The essence of America is bullying, plundering the resources of other countries, and betraying its allies." This proposition stands as one of the most vital pillars of the order currently dominating international affairs.
(2025-12-19). Bangladesh on edge after student leader's killing sparks unrest. moderndiplomacy.eu Bangladesh deployed police and paramilitary forces across Dhaka and other cities after violent overnight protests erupted over the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a 32-year-old student leader and election candidate. Hadi, a spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha platform, was shot by masked assailants in Dhaka last week while launching his campaign and later died in …
(2025-12-19). France's President goes soft on Russia? Macron invites Putin to table to talk $97,200,000,000 Loan. hindustantimes.com French President Emmanuel Macron has said he believes it would be "useful" to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin again, calling a proposed €90 billion compromise a "major step forward" amid efforts to end the Ukraine war. Macron's remarks come as questions grow over whether European support for Kyiv is shrinking, highlighting divisions within Europe on diplomacy, funding commitments, and the future course of talks with Moscow.
(2025-12-19). Official Says 11 States Open to Stopping Residents From Voting at DOJ's Request. truthout.org The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a confidential draft agreement to more than a dozen states that would require election officials to remove any alleged ineligible voters identified during a federal review of their voter rolls. The agreement — called a memorandum of understanding, or MOU — would hand the federal government a major role in election administration… |
(2025-12-19). Sudan: CNN and Lighthouse Reports publish evidence of SAF ethnically motivated atrocities. moderndiplomacy.eu CNN has reported that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied militias have carried out a campaign of ethnically targeted killings in Sudan's Gezira (also known as Al Jazirah) state, including dumping bodies into canals and concealing mass graves. CNN, working with Lighthouse Reports, documented a months-long SAF-led campaign against "Kanabi" farming communities (largely non‚ÄëArab …
(2025-12-19). Paradoxically, 'Donroe Doctrine' could put US interests at risk. responsiblestatecraft.org The Trump administration's new
(2025-12-19). Netanyahu incapacitated? attorney general who has been locked out. haaretz.com Netanyahu's ministers ignore her legal opinions. To them, there is no longer an attorney general, just as there is no Supreme Court president. This is an organized, well-planned, unbridled operation…
(2025-12-19). Madison, December 21, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Picket at 661 State Street, Madison, WI from 10 A.M. — 1 P.M. | Starbucks workers and supporters from the Steelworkers, IBEW, SEIU Wisconsin, @wibopm and DSA Madison, hold the strike picket line together in solidarity November 28, 2025 at the State Street…
(2025-12-19). Advocates Rally at Governor's Office to Pardon Activist Jailed for Rescuing 4 Chickens. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is jailed in Sonoma County for rescuing suffering chickens from a Perdue slaughterhouse…
(2025-12-19). Russian migrant worker indicted for spying for Iran on Israeli military ports, oil refineries. haaretz.com A Tel Aviv Opera House cleaner is accused of photographing an American warship, a Dolphin-class Israeli submarine, multiple ports and the Haifa oil refinery for an Iranian handler called 'Roman,' receiving payments via digital wallets. Shin Bet says he knew the missions were intended to harm Israel…
(2025-12-19). President Zardari to take official visit to Iraq from Dec 20-24. tribune.com.pk 
President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Iraq from December 20 to 24 at the invitation of Iraqi president, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. | The visit underscores the longstanding, brotherly relations between Pakistan and Iraq, rooted in shared bonds of faith, culture, and mutual respect, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs news release said. | During the visit, the president will hold high-level meetings with the Iraqi leadership to review the full spectrum of bilateral relations and explore ways to further strengthen cooperation across key areas of mutual interest, incl…
(2025-12-19). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-19). Iran suspected as influence operation targets Arab community and crucial election nears. haaretz.com A network of avatars, including a fake NGO and a phony online magazine, have amassed tens of thousands of followers and deceived a political party and journalists. 'This case shows how credibility can be manufactured even for something that doesn't exist,' one expert says…
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). India beat South Africa as warm up for T20 World Cup defence pounds forward. aljazeera.com India's preparations for their T20 World Cup defence look daunting as South Africa swept aside in 3-1 series win.
(2025-12-19). be honest: The Israeli mainstream simply has no patience for Arabs. haaretz.com Zionism has always preferred to focus on itself and push aside those who live alongside it. To overcome that tendency, we'll need creative techniques…
(2025-12-19). Violence erupts in Bangladesh after youth leader dies. tehrantimes.com Violence broke out in Bangladesh's capital after a youth leader of the country's 2024 pro-democracy uprising who was injured in an assassination attempt died in a hospital in Singapore, The Guardian reported.
(2025-12-19). Iran-Uzbekistan cultural ties seen as opening markets for Iranian handicrafts. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Uzbek artist and carpet researcher Farrokh Manhal said on Thursday that deep historical and cultural links between Iran and Uzbekistan provide a strategic basis for expanding cultural diplomacy and markets for Iranian handicrafts in Central Asia.
(2025-12-19). Finnish PM apologizes over posts by lawmakers. ecns.cn Chinese netizens have also begun similar petitions, demanding that the politicians involved publicly acknowledge the gesture as racist and formally apologize to the Asian community.
(2025-12-19). Sweida violence reignites as Druze forces clash with HTS. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — Intense fighting has erupted in Syria's southern province of Sweida between Druze forces and armed elements affiliated with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allies, leaving several individuals wounded, report say.
(2025-12-19). Iran's Ilam, Iraq's Karbala discuss joint tourism exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranian and Iraqi officials have reached an initial agreement to hold a joint handicrafts and tourism exhibition in Iraq, Ilam's cultural heritage chief said, following talks between provincial authorities.
(2025-12-19). Israeli anti-immigration activist places beheaded dolls outside homes. haaretz.com Far-right activist Sheffi Paz said the dolls, splashed with red paint to resemble blood, were placed in protest of last month's beheading of a foreign national by another foreign national in the city…
(2025-12-19). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-19). Tehran ceremony honors scientific achievers of Islamic Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A prestigious ceremony titled "Hello to the Future" was held on Wednesday evening at the Milad Tower Conference Hall in Tehran, celebrating the outstanding contributions of scientific achievers in Islamic Iran. | The event gathered prominent figures from various fields of science and technology, as well as family members of esteemed military commanders martyred during Israel's June war against Iran.
(2025-12-19). From Sykes-Picot to Silicon Valley: Why Middle East Fault Lines now run through American Tech. juancole.com ( The new lines are invisible. They have been coded in S…
(2025-12-19). Invest in the Planet, Not the Pentagon. counterpunch.org 
Ten years ago as of December 2025, nearly every country in the world made a promise. By signing the Paris Agreement, governments committed to limit global temperature rises to no more than 2 ∞C — and ideally 1.5 ∞C — to avoid the most devastating impacts of a warming planet. Recognizing their historic responsibility for greenhouse gas
(2025-12-19). The Electric Vehicle Collapse: Wow, That Was Quick! wattsupwiththat.com Let's face it, this was always ill-conceived central planning, and it was never going to work. I went back to the links that I had included to the Ford and GM websites in my January 2022 post. Both links remain active, but the excited talk about leading the way to an all-EV future has been scrubbed from both. Instead, if you go there, you will find, in the case of GM, further links to follow if you want to buy yourself an EV; and in the case of Ford, general news about the company. Reality has returned.
(2025-12-19). IAEA Partners with Princess Máxima Center to Strengthen Childhood Cancer Care. devdiscourse.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially designated the Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology in the Netherlands as a new IAEA Collaborating Centre, marking a major step toward improving childhood cancer treatment worldwide. The announcement was made in Utrecht during a ceremony attended by Her Majesty Queen Máxima and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
(2025-12-19). CARTOONS: Donald Trump is not in the White House. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). Rubio: 'Not going to have peace' if Hamas can threaten Israel. aljazeera.com US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said peace will never happen if Hamas has the ability to "threaten or attack Israel."
(2025-12-19). WHYY Newscast for Friday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-19). Beyond the Strait: Hormozgan charts course from transit hub to economic powerhouse. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Strategically positioned at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz—the world's most critical energy chokepoint—Iran's Hormozgan province serves as the nation's indispensable commercial gateway. Home to major ports like Shahid Rajaei, the country's largest container port, it is the primary hub for Iran's import, export, and transit trade, connecting global markets from the Persian Gulf to Africa and India.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Why has Abramovich kept $3.3Bn from Ukraine victims for 3 years? UK goes after ex-Chelsea owner. hindustantimes.com The UK has intensified pressure on former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich over $3.3 billion in proceeds from the sale of the football club, funds that were pledged for Ukraine war victims but remain frozen three years later. Keir Starmer challenged Abramovich to pay up or face being dragged to court by the UK government. Watch why here…
(2025-12-19). Behind the Cranes' CHAN campaign. independent.co.ug 
Probing FUFA's spending, player allowances, and the transparency of Uganda's football finances SPECIAL REPORT | JULIUS BUSINGE | The lane that leads to FUFA Hotel in Kisaasi is a short but stubborn stretch of Kampala life: a narrow, unpaved access road—less than a kilometre off the main tarmac—that turns red and dusty whenever traffic and …
(2025-12-19). EconoScope | Hainan FTP takes major step forward in China's opening-up policy. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has taken a major step in China's opening-up as islandwide special customs operations come into effect, fully implementing a policy framework featuring zero tariffs, low tax rates, a simplified tax system, and freer trade and investment.
(2025-12-19). Uganda to host special summit on security situation in DRC. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to host a ministerial and extraordinary summit on the security situation in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a top official said Thursday. The summit, which will be held on Dec. 21 at State House Entebbe, 40 km south of the Ugandan capital city of …
(2025-12-19). Rawalpindi police officer suspended for taking bribes. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). An arrogant and decrepit empire that pretends to act as an international bully. uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein The pace of events is so rapid that it is difficult to keep track of what is happening and to deliberate on its repercussions and consequences. Last week I wrote about the new U.S. National Security Strategy and said that I would continue trying to discern its implications, but recent events …
(2025-12-19). Pakistan eyes January Panda Bond debut. tribune.com.pk 
Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb reviewed progress on Pakistan's inaugural Panda Bond issuance under a planned $1 billion programme aimed at diversifying funding sources and supporting debt sustainability. | He was briefed by officials of the Ministry of Finance's Debt Management Office on regulatory approvals, investor outreach and market readiness, as Pakistan prepares to enter China's onshore bond market with the first issuance targeted for January. | Pakistan Advances Toward USD 1 Billion Panda Bond Program with Inaugural Issuance Targeted for January | Federal Minister for Finan…
(2025-12-19). Trump Labels Fentanyl 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | US President Donald Trump shows a signed executive order classifying fentanyl as 'weapon of mass destruction' during a Mexican Border Defense Medal presentation in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, December 15, 2025. | © 2025 Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters…
(2025-12-19). Japan Injects $3.5 Million to Transform Pakistan's Merged Districts. thinktank.pk In a significant step toward sustainable peace and inclusive growth, Japan has pledged fresh support for Pakistan's formerly tribal areas. A new international cooperation initiative was launched in Islamabad, focusing on empowering local governments and delivering vital public services in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Merged Districts. A New Era of Community-Driven Development The "Project for Development …
(2025-12-19). The Yellow Baldwin: William Gee Wong. counterpunch.org 
Reading William Gee Wong's Sons of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted in China and America (Temple University Press, 2024), one realizes how valuable the former Oakland Tribune publishers Robert and Nancy Maynard were to the Oakland community. However, the stress that accompanied their being overachievers killed them—the Jackie Robinson curse. Maynard, who'd worked at The Washington
(2025-12-19). West sanctions fail to curb 'rise of the ruble', but it may not be good news for Putin | Here's why. hindustantimes.com Despite a grinding, sanction‚Äëhit war in Ukraine, the ruble has climbed back toward pre‚Äëinvasion levels around 76—79 per dollar. High interest rates, capital repatriation and import restrictions are propping it up, but economists warn this "strong" ruble could backfire by slashing export revenues and undermining Russia's long‚Äëterm, oil‚Äëdriven economy.
(2025-12-19). EIB Lends ‚Ǩ20M to Aisti to Scale Bio-Based Acoustic Tile Production in Finland. devdiscourse.com The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture-debt loan with Aisti, a Finnish manufacturer of bio-based suspended ceiling panels, to help the company double its production capacity and accelerate the shift to healthier, recyclable construction materials across Europe. The investment supports EU climate goals, rural development, and the circular economy.
(2025-12-19). 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).
(2025-12-19). Brazil may delay EU-Mercosur deal amid Brussels protests. tribune.com.pk 
Police fired teargas at farmers protesting the EU's planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur in Brussels Thursday, as Brazil opened the door to postponing its signature to win over reluctant Europeans. | About 1,000 honking tractors rolled into the Belgian capital, where the deal loomed large over an EU summit focused on funding Ukraine's war effort. | EU plans to have the pact sealed this week were thrown into disarray by Italy joining fellow heavyweight France in demanding a delay. | The last-mile upset drew a now-or-never ultimatum from Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva — but he…
(2025-12-19). Nadia Afgan slams Punjab government for ignoring stray dog, tree protection laws. tribune.com.pk 
Actor Nadia Afgan posted a six-minute video to her Instagram page on Thursday, criticising the Punjab government for failing to adhere to its own laws and court-imposed bans. In the video, she speaks specifically about the continued killing of stray dogs and the cutting down of trees in Punjab, particularly during peak smog season. | Both practices have been banned by the Punjab government and the Lahore High Court. The LHC has prohibited the killing of stray dogs and ordered restrictions on tree cutting. However, despite these directives, little change appears to have been observed on the ground. | In the vid…
(2025-12-19). TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. joint venture, investors include Oracle, Silver Lake. ecns.cn The logo of TikTok.Affiliates of certain existing ByteDance investors will hold 30.1 percent, while ByteDance will retain 19.9 percent, according to the memo."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe joint venture will be "majority owned by American investors, governed by a new seven-member majority-American board of directors, and subject to terms that protect Americans' data and U.S.
(2025-12-19). Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado: Murder is an Act of Love/ By Kurt Nimmo. voicesfromsyria.com 
Machado told Donald Trump US oil companies will "make a lot of money" after she is installed. Original Link Here: Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado: Murder is an Act of Love — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Kurt Nimmo Global Research, December 19, 2025 The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, María Corina Machado, …
(2025-12-19). EU urged to treat Chinese firms fairly. ecns.cn China has urged the European Union to immediately stop its unreasonable actions against Chinese companies operating within the bloc and use the Foreign Subsidies Regulation investigation tool prudently, said the Ministry of Commerce.
(2025-12-19). US sanctions 'flagrant attack' on global justice: ICC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The International Criminal Court (ICC) has condemned the United States' recent sanctions on two of its judges.
(2025-12-19). Red Cup Rebellion Solidarity Surges, New Union Baristas Join Historic ULP Strike Amid Holiday Rush. indybay.org NATIONWIDE, December 18, 2025 — As the holiday rush sets in for Starbucks, union baristas' historic Red Cup Rebellion grew again in strength and power Thursday as hundreds of new union Starbucks baristas across the country joined the unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Union baristas' open-ended ULP strike began on Red Cup Day, November 13, and has gained momentum and solidarity from supporters each week since. Over 180 state and local elected officials sent a letter to Starbucks on Wednesday calling for the company to end union busting and finalize a fair union contract.
(2025-12-19). Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts. tribune.com.pk 
Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number one spot? | Pep Guardiola's City host struggling West Ham at home on Saturday after six straight wins in all competitions, while the Gunners face a tricky trip to Everton later in the day. | Aston Villa take on Manchester United, looking to maintain an astonishing run that has catapulted them into the title race, while Liverpool travel to face stumbling Tottenham. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend action: | City eye top spot | Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have c…
(2025-12-19). Tehran-Moscow's regional and global concerns. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — Iranian foreign minister's visit to Moscow signals a new push to align Tehran and Russia on key bilateral projects and pressing regional and global crises, from the North-South corridor to international security.
(2025-12-19). Military contractors find big profits in war-to-homeland pipeline. responsiblestatecraft.org By leveraging the
(2025-12-19). RIAC at the RUDN University Workshop "The Role of Non-State Actors in Middle Eastern Politics: 2025 Outcomes" russiancouncil.ru On November 16, 2025, the RUDN University hosted a workshop titled "The Role of Non-State Actors in Middle Eastern Politics: 2025 Outcomes"
(2025-12-19). Morocco wins the Arab Cup after an epic match against Jordan. thecanary.co The Arab Cup final wrote an exceptional chapter in the history of the tournament, after the Moroccan team were crowned champion following an exciting 3-2 victory over Jordan in extra time. The dramatic match was held at Lusail Stadium in front of a crowd of nearly 85,000 fans and high-level officials. Arab Cup: an early […] | By
(2025-12-19). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-19). Chelsea boss Maresca rubbishes Manchester City links. tribune.com.pk 
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca on Friday dismissed reports linking him with the top job at Manchester City, insisting the speculation over his future does not affect him at all as he remains fully committed to the London club. | Maresca, who previously worked as an assistant coach at City, joined Chelsea in 2024 and led the Premier League side to the Europa Conference League title at the end of his first season, followed by the Club World Cup in July. | A report in The Athletic this week said the 45-year-old Italian is among the top candidates to replace Pep Guardiola at City when the Spanish manager brings an e…
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Why the Thai—Cambodian Dispute is a Strategic Problem. moderndiplomacy.eu The Thai-Cambodian tension is almost uniformly treated as a manageable bilateral issue, serious but contained, sensitive but familiar. This is a mistake. The real implication of the dispute is not the danger it poses of immediate escalation but rather what it indicates of the future security order of Southeast Asia and of ASEAN's decreasing strategic …
(2025-12-19). Tidbits-Dec. 18- Reader Comments: Trump Declares 'A Chicken in Every Pot'; US Murder Spree in Caribbean; Trump Chief of Staff Tells All; Youth Movement for Digital Justice Is Spreading Across Europe; Verso End of Year Sale; Cartoons; and More… portside.org Tidbits-Dec. 18- Reader Comments: Trump Declares 'A Chicken in Every Pot'; US Murder Spree in Caribbean; Trump Chief of Staff Tells All; Youth Movement for Digital Justice Is Spreading Across Europe; Verso End of Year Sale; Cartoons; and More… |
(2025-12-19). Preliminary data records a reduction in road fatalities. sanews.gov.za Preliminary data records a reduction in road fatalities | The Department of Transport's mid-term festive season preliminary road safety report shows a decline in road fatalities compared to the same period last year, with 113 lives saved. | "The number of fatal crashes last year this time was 545, compared to the 431 we have seen this year. The fatal crashes took 638 lives last year this time compared to 505 persons this year," Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, said on Friday. | Addressing a media briefing in Cape Town on the preliminary report of the 365 Days Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign for the 2025…
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). In The Pay Of Foundations Revisited: How US Power Elite Funds "Parallel Left" Media (1). indybay.org Some U.S. "parallel left" alternative media groups have funded their news operations by accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in "charitable" grants from tax-exempt foundations of same U.S. power elite whose undemocratic abuses of power, crimes and immoral policies they claim to be exposing and holding accountable in their "independent journalism" work and reporting.
(2025-12-19). 'We don't care about politics': Violence-hit Uvira locals just want peace. aljazeera.com As M23 captures and then withdraws from key DRC city, residents say 'whoever comes with peace is welcome here'.
(2025-12-19). Residents in this small town 'left for dead' after industrial disaster. therealnews.com 
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(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). A Cruder Imperial Logic, a More Volatile American Empire. counterpunch.org The Trump administration's National Security Strategy (NSS) creates a basis for a more chaotic and violent American empire. Already coming under heavy criticism, with Foreign Policy in Focus publishing warnings about its implications for global development and grand strategy, the strategy remains perhaps most dangerous for its imperious dictates to the world. Behind platitudes of
(2025-12-19). Where are our children?… A nation must not get used to fear. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | DERRICK KYATUKA | It's the WhatsApp notifications that do it. Another photo. Another name. Another last-seen location. And suddenly every parent pauses, heart racing, asking the quietest but loudest question: could my child be next? In Kampala and across Uganda reports of missing children feel disturbingly frequent. Every few days, another emergency notification …
(2025-12-19). Profit-taking ahead of roll-over week pulls PSX into the red. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Friday's session in the red as investors resorted to profit-taking ahead of the upcoming roll-over week, despite the benchmark index touching a fresh all-time intra-day high earlier in the day. | "PSX witnessed a profit-taking day today as the market headed into the Roll-over week starting Monday," said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. The KSE-100 Index closed at 171,405 points, down 556 points or 0.32%. | The day unfolded in two distinct phases. During the morning session, the market extended yesterday's bullish momentum and recorded a fresh intra-da…
(2025-12-19). To distract from trial, his defense minister will keep force-feeding the poison machine. haaretz.com Every minute people talk about criticism of opposition group Brothers and Sisters in Arms is a minute they're not talking about Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel Katz and the other ministers who failed in the run-up to October 7…
(2025-12-19). Hugh Johnson on the Cold Weather. mediasanctuary.org Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about the cold winter, how it compares to other years, and the forecasted holiday week with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk.
(2025-12-19). US strikes kill 5 on alleged drug boats in Pacific: military. tribune.com.pk 
The US military said it killed five alleged drug traffickers aboard two vessels in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, taking the overall death toll in Washington's campaign to more than 100 people. | Under President Donald Trump, US forces have carried out numerous strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean since September. | The administration has provided no evidence that the targeted boats were involved in drug trafficking, prompting debate about the legality of these operations. | The latest attacks hit two vessels in international waters that were "engaged in narco-trafficking operations," the US…
(2025-12-19). Hainan FTP Customs acts to spur investment. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on Nov 21 shows Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan province."With China's strong consumption fundamentals and policy support, we are fully committed to long-term investment in Hainan FTP," said Seth.
(2025-12-19). Trump administration reviews Nvidia AI chip sales to China in sharp policy shift. moderndiplomacy.eu The Trump administration has launched an inter-agency review that could clear the first-ever sales to China of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips, the company's second-most powerful offering. The Commerce Department has sent export license applications to the State, Energy and Defense Departments, triggering a 30-day review process, though the final decision rests with President Donald …
(2025-12-19). Study reveals how viruses hijack host cells using hidden RNA messages. ecns.cn It acts like a molecular Trojan horse, produced by the virus during its active replication cycle.The virus then co-opts that machinery to churn out its own genetic material, accelerating the production of viral offspring.
(2025-12-19). Port of Oakland Commission Hears Increasing Demand to Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Largest Protest yet in rally and "Pack the Port" action as outrage continues over Oakland's airport complicity in shipping arms to Israel.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Jeffrey Sachs: European Security Includes Russia. consortiumnews.com In an open letter in Berliner Zeitung, the author tells the German chancellor that peace in Ukraine cannot be achieved by pretending that Russia's security concerns do not exist. By Jeffrey D. Sachs Berliner Zeitung CN at 30 Chancellor Merz, You…
(2025-12-19). Zelensky's peace talk & Drone war: Kyiv pushes talks as Rostov burns in strikes. hindustantimes.com Peace overtures are playing out in conference rooms while a shadow war of drones rages across borders, with Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles slamming into Russia's Rostov Region and triggering deadly fires and civilian casualties. In coordinated overnight strikes on Rostov-on-Don, Bataysk and Taganrog, Ukrainian drones ignited a cargo vessel in the port of Rostov-on-Don, killing two crew members and injuring three others, as well as setting private homes ablaze in Bataysk and damaging civilian infrastructure across the area. Watch for details…
(2025-12-19). Hainan FTP opens fast lane. ecns.cn A foreign vessel carrying 179,000 metric tons of petrochemical raw materials berths at Yangpu Port in Danzhou, Hainan province, on Thursday, following the official launch of the island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port.
(2025-12-19). Liverpool have 'moved on' from Salah furore. tribune.com.pk 
Arne Slot said Liverpool have "moved on" from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah's explosive outburst at being dropped and are showing signs of growing into the side he wants to see. | The Reds begin what could be up to a month without Salah, who is representing Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), away at Tottenham on Saturday. | After a run of nine defeats in 12 games, Slot has steadied the ship in a five-game unbeaten run, during which Salah did not start a single game. | "Actions speak louder than words. We moved on," Slot told reporters on Friday, referring to his decision to bring Salah on as a su…
(2025-12-19). Bay Area Faith Communities Shut Down ICE's San Francisco Field Office. indybay.org Call for an End to ICE Kidnappings…
(2025-12-19). US Issues New Sanctions on ICC Judges Amid Israeli War Crime Probe. truthout.org The International Criminal Court and human rights groups on Thursday condemned new US sanctions on two more of the tribunal's judges, which brought the total number of sanctioned ICC jurists to 11 amid the Trump administration's escalating campaign of retaliation against people and institutions seeking to hold Israel and the United States accountable for their alleged crimes. "Today… |
(2025-12-19). Agreement Secures Renewable Energy, Recycled Water for Pittsburg Data Center. indybay.org PITTSBURG, Calif., December 16, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity has reached an agreement with the city of Pittsburg and developers to include rooftop solar, electric vehicle infrastructure and a host of other environmental protection measures for a data center project.
(2025-12-19). The Right to Resist: Palestine and the Semantics of Terrorism. counterpunch.org 
The Palestinian struggle, which spans over a century, is fundamentally about the dispossession of land, resistance to displacement, self-determination and human rights. The indigenous people of Palestine have paid in lives, treasure, hopes and lost dreams because of Europe's history of racism, antisemitism and colonial exploitation; a legacy that was transplanted into the Middle East
(2025-12-19). Workers remain deprived of minimum wage. tribune.com.pk 
Despite the legal declaration of a fixed monthly minimum wage in Punjab, full implementation remains elusive even within government departments as daily wage employees continue to be deprived of their full salaries. | According to sources of the Express Tribune, the Punjab government initially raised the minimum wage to Rs37,000 in April 2025, but due to rising inflation, increased it further to Rs40,000 in September 2025. This translates to Rs1,538 per day for an 8-hour work shift. However, there has been little to no enforcement due to manpower shortages and a lack of resources within the Labour Department.
(2025-12-19). Deadly attacks hit Taipei metro stations, three killed, suspect confirmed dead. tribune.com.pk 
Attacks at metro stations in Taipei on Friday involving smoke bombs and stabbings killed at least three people, the Taiwanese city's fire department said, adding that the suspect was also dead. | Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai said the attacks at Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan station were "a deliberate act", although the motive was not immediately clear. | Cho said in a statement that the suspect wore a mask and threw "five or six gasoline bombs or smoke grenades" at Taipei Main Station. | According to the Taipei City Fire Department, a total of four people were confirmed dead including the suspect, a 27-ye…
(2025-12-19). Community Denounces ICE's Use of Home Depot. mediasanctuary.org Seeking the opportunity for work, Home Depot parking lots are often a gathering place for immigrants who hope to get chosen by a contractor for work and wait long hours in the elements without a promise for any job. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have come to Home Depot parking lots to detain immigrant laborers, and the Albany community showed up to condemn this relationship with a rally and short march, coordinated by No Kings Collective Albany and Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition (CRSC). Sina Basila Hickey reported from this rally and spoke with No Kings Collective Albany co-leader Bryan Paz-Hernandez…
(2025-12-19). Trump's Cuts To Infrastructure Projects Harm Working People. popularresistance.org You're going to have the American dream back," promised then-candidate Donald Trump on the campaign trail in 2024. But nearly a year into the President's second term, his administration is failing to live up to campaign promises. In fact, the Trump administration's actions are pushing the dream of economic security and dignity even farther out of reach for working families across the U.S. | Countless headlines have rightfully covered executive orders stripping a million federal workers of union rights. They've detailed legislation that defunds healthcare and nutrition programs while funneling money to massive cor…
(2025-12-19). Support Judge Hannah Dugan! ICE Out of Milwaukee Everywhere! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-19). Royal Concerns: Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Health Journey. devdiscourse.com Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway is anticipated to undergo a lung transplant after her health has shown significant decline in recent months, the royal household announced on Friday. The princess, who is 52 years old and the wife of Crown Prince Haakon, has been living with pulmonary fibrosis since 2018, a condition that causes lung tissue scarring and diminishes oxygen intake.
(2025-12-19). Qatar agrees to cancel 24 LNG cargoes as Pakistan reopens local gas wells. tribune.com.pk 
Qatar has agreed to cancel surplus Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes, prompting the federal government to reopen previously shut local gas wells from January 2026. Local gas from the closed fields is expected to start flowing into the system from January. | The gas fields were earlier shut down to manage surplus LNG cargoes. Government sources said Qatar has now agreed to cancel 24 LNG shipments for 2026, while the federal cabinet had previously approved the diversion of 45 LNG cargoes on December 12, citing declining domestic demand. | Ministry of Petroleum sources said the surplus cargoes had previously fo…
(2025-12-19). New poll shows young Republicans turning against Israel. mondoweiss.net 
A new poll provides extraordinary data regarding the changing view of Israel in an unexpected place — inside the Republican Party.
(2025-12-19). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal violence, intimidation, and arbitrary detention targeting LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders (…) | – |
(2025-12-19). Pro-Palestinian hunger strikers face death in jail, doctors say. aljazeera.com Six British hunger strikers linked to Palestine Action are at risk of death in prison, doctors and relatives warn.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Confessions Of The Retired And Powerless. levernews.com 
(2025-12-19). After the Arab Cup: The Palestinian national team when football becomes identity. thecanary.co The Palestinian national team did not enter the Arab Cup as a passing guest, but as an exceptional football phenomenon that carries national identity before it carries the ball. The team came from a harsh reality: ongoing war, a local league that has been suspended for more than three years, and a number of players […] | By
(2025-12-19). Chanukah with Marsha Lazarus. mediasanctuary.org To welcome in Chanukah, Marsha Lazarus spoke about her own experience with the Jewish holiday, the meaning of Chanukah, and being proud to be Jewish in a time when there is a rise in antisemitism. She spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
(2025-12-19). Museveni pledges free, fair general election. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said Thursday that the country's forthcoming general elections would be free and fair, urging voters to turn out in large numbers. Museveni, who is seeking re-election, made the remarks while addressing a public rally in Rakai District, Uganda's Central Region, as part of his campaign ahead …
(2025-12-19). China's year-end box office surpasses 4 billion yuan. ecns.cn As of 10: 45 p.m. on Thursday, China's year-end box office (November 28—December 31) has exceeded 4 billion yuan (about $570 million), according to online platform data.
(2025-12-19). Russian Citizen Charged in Israel-Iran Espionage Saga. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic development, Israel has formally charged a Russian citizen with espionage, accusing the individual of collaborating with Iranian intelligence agencies. According to Israel's police and internal security agency, the accused was involved in photographing Israeli ports and infrastructure, a move aimed at boosting Tehran's strategic knowledge and capabilities.
(2025-12-19). Counseling Art and Politics. counterpunch.org 
St. Christopher About ten years, ago, my wife Harriet and I spent part of a summer with my parents-in-law at their house in Burnham-Overy-Staithe, on the North Norfolk Coast of England. One sunny, July day we decided to walk into Burnham Market, about two miles away, to buy groceries. The footpath cuts though a field
(2025-12-19). UN: U.S. sanctions against ICC judges undermine international justice. tehrantimes.com The United Nations has issued a strong warning over newly announced US sanctions targeting judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC), stressing that such measures threaten judicial independence and weaken the global system of accountability.
(2025-12-19). The Doomsday Glacier Flunks 2025 Checkup. counterpunch.org 
Thwaites, the most studied glacier in the world, commands attention because it is not only the widest in the world at 80 miles but also the shakiest. And its nickname "The Doomsday Glacier" certainly sets it apart from the 500 other named glaciers in Antarctica. Based upon new research of 2024-25, polar scientists have been
(2025-12-19). Openers lead West Indies fightback. tribune.com.pk 
Brandon King and John Campbell comfortably negotiated 23 overs in fading light before stumps to take the West Indies to 110-0 at the end of day two of the third Test after New Zealand declared on a mammoth 575-8. | The West Indies, with King unbeaten on 55 and Campbell not out 45, are still 465 runs behind. | New Zealand opener Devon Conway's epic 227 and some late hitting from Rachin Ravindra, who had six fours and two sixes in his 72 not out, and Ajaz Patel (30 not out) allowed captain Tom Latham to give his bowlers more than an hour at the West Indies openers. | But King and Campbell were more than up to th…
(2025-12-19). Large protest at Oakland port to demand arms embargo on Israel. newarab.com 
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the The city's port is under the same authority as the
(2025-12-19). Tata Power Secures Rs 2,000 Crore via Non-Convertible Debentures. devdiscourse.com Tata Power announced the successful raising of Rs 2,000 crore through non-convertible debentures (NCDs) issued on a private placement basis. On Friday, the leading integrated power company noted that the NCDs were allocated using multiple yield allotment method prescribed by BSE and Sebi.
(2025-12-19). Reparative Rebirth: African Children at the Heart of Climate Justice and Sovereignty. counterpunch.org 
In July 2025, the International Court of Justice held its first hearings on states' climate responsibilities in decades. A lead judge described climate change as an "urgent and existential threat," acknowledging that future generations are central to the crisis. Yet the hearings failed to explicitly center the most affected population—children born in economically poor nations, especially in
(2025-12-19). Thursday 1/1: 17th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil. indybay.org Fruitvale BART Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2025-12-19). Vladimir Putin mocks Zelensky's Kupiansk selfie, boasts Russian frontline gains. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin used a televised address to mock Volodymyr Zelensky's recent "Hello from Kupiansk" selfie, sneering that the Ukrainian leader was "standing on the threshold" rather than inside a city Moscow claims is already encircled. Putin argued that after Russian troops pushed Ukrainian forces out of the Kursk region, the "full and complete strategic initiative" had passed to the Russian army, which he claimed is now advancing along nearly the entire frontline while Ukrainian units "retreat" with depleted reserves. Watch for more…
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Thousands of EU farmers clash with police in Brussels. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Thousands of farmers from across the European Union converged on Brussels on Thursday, blocking major roads with hundreds of tractors, clashing with police, and disrupting traffic during an EU leaders' summit. Protesters hurled eggs, potatoes, and smoke bombs, set off fireworks, and ignited fires, prompting authorities to respond with tear gas and water cannons. The demonstrations oppose the proposed EU-Mercosur free trade agreement with South American nations including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Farmers warn the deal would flood European markets with cheaper beef, poultry, sugar, and oth…
(2025-12-19). U19 Asia Cup: Pakistan crush Bangladesh to set up India final. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Under-19 produced a clinical all-round display to outclass Bangladesh by eight wickets and book a blockbuster final against arch-rivals India in the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup on Sunday. | Chasing a modest target, Pakistan made light work of the pursuit, reaching the winning runs with just two wickets down and a staggering 69 balls to spare. The emphatic victory underlined Pakistan U19's dominance in the tournament and set up a much-anticipated Pakistan vs India U19 Asia Cup final. | The chase, however, began with an early hiccup. Opener Hamza Zahoor was dismissed for a duck in the first over with only on…
(2025-12-19). Hadi's killing "chilling turning point" for Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Lawyer Taqbir Huda says Sharif Osman Hadi's killing and violence in Bangladesh signal a shift and security failure…
(2025-12-19). Is Iran Joining "Muslim NATO" ? Saudi—Pakistan Pact and Shifting World Order. globalresearch.ca It has been reported that Iran is interested in joining the "Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement" between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Ali Larijani, the Iranian Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, recently
(2025-12-19). Could the AI Dash for Gas Energy Boom Actually Be an Underestimate? wattsupwiththat.com Researchers have discovered trying to make AI reason like humans leads to between a 30x to 700x rise in energy consumption.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). The Angry Tide Has Washed Into Chile. counterpunch.org 
(2025-12-19). More intl maritime cases land in China. ecns.cn China is strengthening its maritime legal framework, actively participating in the formulation of international rules and using multiple measures to position itself as a preferred venue for international maritime dispute resolution, the country's top court said.
(2025-12-19). Greece rescues more than 500 asylum seekers off coast of Crete. aljazeera.com Greek coastguard says nearly 540 people will have their asylum claims processed after rescue south of the island.
(2025-12-19). Guinea-Bissau: the 'narco-state' the US virtually ignores. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 26, soldiers of the Presidential Guard took power in yet another West African country. This time, it was Guinea-Bissau — the tiny country on the Atlantic coast better known to the world as the region's first "
(2025-12-19). Age limit for blood donors may be raised. ecns.cn Modern medical research shows that blood regenerates continuously, and a donation of 400 milliliters accounts for less than 10 percent of total blood volume, posing no harm to the body.
(2025-12-19). Texas Now Has a Drone Fleet Nearly as Large as the US Border Patrol's. truthout.org Texas Republicans have been wary of unmanned aerial vehicles, with some even backing proposed laws to allow the citizenry to gun down invasive airborne drones. Now, thanks to years of Operation Lone Star, Governor Abbott's multi-billion dollar border mission, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is ushering in what might fairly be called the Drone Star State with an expansive fleet of… |
(2025-12-19). Syria, Kurdish forces race to salvage integration deal. moderndiplomacy.eu Syrian, Kurdish and U.S. officials are intensifying talks ahead of a year-end deadline to show progress on a stalled agreement to integrate Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian state. The deal, first outlined in a March 10 accord, was meant to see the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) merge into national military and state institutions. Recent …
(2025-12-19). Iran to hold its 1st specialized exhibition of accounting, financial management, software. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The first specialized exhibition of accounting, financial management, software, and related services of Iran, titled "Hesab Expo," will be held from January 21 to 24, 2026, at Rose Mall Expo Center, in Tehran.
(2025-12-19). Nvidia deepens complicity in Israeli occupation with new 'second home' R&D campus. tehrantimes.com Nvidia, the world's most valuable chipmaker, has announced plans to establish a significant new research and development campus in Kiryat Tiv'on, northern occupied Palestine, near Haifa, calling it a strategic "second home" for the tech giant, Al Mayadeen reported Friday.
(2025-12-19). One word sums up climate politics in 2025: Greenlash. grist.org 
(2025-12-19). US Navy test-launches Iranian drone clone "Lucas" en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The US Navy has test-launched an Iranian drone clone, LUCAS, from the helideck of USS Santa Barbara over the past few days.
(2025-12-19). Japan's security moves draw sharp criticism. ecns.cn People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov 21, 2025."Japan must learn from its defeat 80 years ago and recognize that challenging the universal pursuit for peace is a blatant act leading only to its self-destruction," it said.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Israel's actions deliberate strategy to occupy Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has condemned the Israeli illegal aggression against the town of Beit Jan in Syria, saying the Israeli actions are part of a deliberate strategy to consolidate the occupation of Syria.
(2025-12-19). Iran's foreign goods transit hits 13.5m tons in 8 mos: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) put the value of the country's foreign transit of goods in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21, 2025) at 13.5 million tons.
(2025-12-19). MotoGP's sprint format has paid off. tribune.com.pk 
MotoGP's sprint format is no longer an experiment but its Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta knows it remains one of the championship's most contentious talking points, even as TV audiences soared this season to watch the shorter format. | Introduced in the 2023 season, the half-length races have turbo-charged television audiences with a viewership increase of 26% on Saturdays while overall TV audiences are up 9%, according to figures published by MotoGP. | Moreover, the 22-round season brought 3.6 million fans to race tracks, breaking nine attendance records as MotoGP celebrated one of its most memorable…
(2025-12-19). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-19). China's UN envoy calls on Japan to 'retract erroneous remarks'. ecns.cn "The International Day Against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations aims to urge the international community to remember the harm of colonialism, accelerate the ongoing decolonization process, and end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations," Fu said.
(2025-12-19). Sindh universities told to remove faculty from administrative posts. tribune.com.pk 
The immediate removal of all faculty members occupying non-teaching or administrative positions in Sindh's public universities has been ordered by the Sindh Higher Education Commission (HEC). | Currently, there are approximately 30 public universities in Sindh. In most institutions, faculty members are serving in key roles such as Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Director of the Quality Enhancement Cell, ORIC, and other budgeted and non-budgeted posts. Many vice-chancellors justify this practice by citing the universities' severe financial crises, arguing that faculty members holding additional charges i…
(2025-12-19). Five killed as Cessna Citation private jet crashes at Statesville Airport. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A Cessna Citation C550 private business jet crashed while attempting to land at Statesville Regional Airport on Thursday morning, killing five of the six people on board. One passenger survived, though details on their condition have not been released. The identities of the victims remain confidential pending family notification.The crash occurred around 10: 15 a.m., when the aircraft veered off the runway to the right, caught fire, and produced thick black smoke visible from a distance. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane approach "way too low" before impact.A Cessna Citation II private jet has crash…
(2025-12-19). SC upholds civil servant's right to family life. tribune.com.pk 
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ruled that all government departments must follow the 1998 Wedlock Policy, stating that administrative convenience cannot override the constitutional duty to protect civil servants' family life. | The judgment, delivered by a bench of Justice Ayesha A. Malik and Justice Munib Akhtar, followed a petition by Mubashir Iqbal Zafar, an Assistant Health Inspector (BPS-5), against the Ministry of Defence and other respondents. | Zafar had challenged his transfer from Abdul Hakim, District Khanewal, to Dera Nawab Sahib, District Bahawalpur, on February 8, 2021, citing medical and fami…
(2025-12-19). Is ‚Ǩ90 Billion from Europe Sufficient to Help Ukraine Defeat Russia? thinktank.pk The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has entered a critical phase as of late 2025, with questions surrounding Ukraine's ability to sustain its defense efforts. Key factors include access to reliable energy supplies from Europe, substantial financial aid packages, and the influx of fresh military reinforcements. Understanding the Role of European Fuel in Ukraine's …
(2025-12-19). Why does Egypt need Israeli gas – and what does it risk. newarab.com 
(2025-12-19). Save Our Forests, One Roll at a Time. counterpunch.org 
North America's boreal forests are crucial for wildlife and the climate, but we're literally trashing them to make pulp for toilet paper and other disposable paper products. Companies are clear-cutting a million acres a year, according to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). The northern boreal forests are Earth's largest terrestrial biome. They're
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Pa., N.J. and Del. could see increased risk of power outages due to supply and demand crunch on regional grid. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | The mid-Atlantic region's grid operator is struggling to secure enough electricity to meet the demand projected from data centers in the coming years, as costs for consumers continue to rise. | PJM Interconnection, which runs the grid in Pennsylvania, Delaw…
(2025-12-19). Europe's ambitions vs. sobering reality: What the numbers reveal. strategic-culture.su Europe confronts a sobering loss of global power as its economic, military and technological influence wanes. Once a model of integration and prosperity, the EU now trails the United States and China economically, while India and ASEAN rapidly close the gap. Without visionary leadership, Europe risks becoming a spectator in a multipolar world it helped create.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado: Murder is an Act of Love/ By Kurt Nimmo. voicesfromsyria.com Machado told Donald Trump US oil companies will "make a lot of money" after she is installed. Original Link Here: Nobel Laureate María Corina Machado: Murder is an Act of Love — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Kurt Nimmo Global Research, December 19, 2025 The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, María Corina Machado, …
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). China strongly condemns U.S. plan to sell massive advanced weapons TaiwanÔºöFM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the U.S. plan to sell massive advanced weapons to China's Taiwan region, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a press conference on Thursday.
(2025-12-19). IAEA Partners with Princess Máxima Center to Strengthen Childhood Cancer Care. devdiscourse.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has officially designated the Princess Máxima Center for Paediatric Oncology in the Netherlands as a new IAEA Collaborating Centre, marking a major step toward improving childhood cancer treatment worldwide. The announcement was made in Utrecht during a ceremony attended by Her Majesty Queen Máxima and IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi.
(2025-12-19). President unveils economic drive in South Khorasan, touts national strength. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian concluded a significant working visit to South Khorasan province, heralding a major injection of capital and a series of development projects aimed at boosting the regional and national economy.
(2025-12-19). Russia's beast roars: First S-500 regiment deployed – NATO hypersonic, stealth jets & SATs tremble. hindustantimes.com Russia has declared its first regiment equipped with the advanced S-500 Prometheus missile system combat-ready, signaling a major boost to its upper-tier air and missile defense capabilities. Announced by Russian Defence Minister Andrei Leousov on December 7, the deployment strengthens Moscow's strategic defenses and showcases its commitment to modernizing its military amid rising global tensions. The S-500, capable of targeting aircraft, cruise missiles, and ballistic threats in near space, positions Russia at the forefront of next-generation missile defense technology.
(2025-12-19). What's in Tehran art galleries. tehrantimes.com Tehran's CAMA — Contemporary and Modern Art Gallery is playing host to an exhibition of paintings by Jamshid Haqiqatshenas. | The exhibit will be running until December 31 at the gallery located at No. 44, 10th Golestan, Pasdaran St.
(2025-12-19). Ireland Turns Back on Data Centres. wattsupwiththat.com Much of Ireland's economic growth in the last three decades has come from the onshoring of high tech companies, including data centres. But it appears Ireland no longer want them, "cos of climate change".
(2025-12-19). Madison, December 19, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Picket at the Cap Square Location, 1 E Main Street, Madison, WI | 11 A.M. — 3 P.M. | Members and Leaders of the Steelworkers, IBEW, SEIU Wisconsin, @wibopm, the DSA Madison and more support striking Starbucks Workers November 28, 2025 at the State Street Location in Madison.
(2025-12-19). The bevy of billionaire media barons. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette December 15, 2025 In pre-revolutionary France, when nobility ruled and the bourgeois class was struggling for power, the term "fourth estate" was applied to the press, deemed watchdogs over the clergy, nobility and commoners — the first, second and third estates. The more modern interpretation of the media's role still places them separate and aloof from governments, businesses and workers. But under late-stage capitalism, the media has become completely corporatized, monopolized and controlled by a small number of superrich capitalists. Any idea that corporate media plays a watchdog role t…
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). EU opts for joint borrowing to bankroll Ukraine, shelves risky Russian asset plan. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union leaders agreed to raise 90 billion euros through joint borrowing backed by the EU budget to support Ukraine's defence over the next two years, setting aside a controversial plan to use frozen Russian sovereign assets. The bloc holds around 210 billion euros in Russian assets, most of them in Belgium, but legal, financial …
(2025-12-19). Tourism minister says Yalda can serve as platform for regional dialogue. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has said that the ancient festivity of Yalda should be viewed as a shared cultural framework for dialogue, cohesion and civilizational convergence across the region.
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). U.S. and China Are Headed for an AI Collision. wattsupwiththat.com Given the economic importance of AI to countries throughout the world, the competition between the United States and China is regrettable. But it's probably also inevitable. China is not abiding by the rules that are supposed to govern the global economy. And it's using AI, says the Justice Department, to bolster its military, to test weapons of mass destruction, and to heighten surveillance.
(2025-12-19). 'Gun reforms a good start but…': What Australia should do after Bondi beach attack Maya Gomez. hindustantimes.com Days after the Bondi Beach Massacre, HT's Aayesha Varma and Legal Scholar Maya Gomez analyse matters of the mind. What does a shooter think? What do survivors go through? How can a nation heal itself after a tragedy like this? Tune in to this episode of HT Podcast.
(2025-12-19). Fluoridated faith: How weak science and vested interests sold mass medication. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). 'Avatar 3' makes grand debut in China, fueling box office boom. ecns.cn On the other hand, some critics noted the plot and scenes bear striking similarities to the previous installment. The 198-minute runtime also poses a challenge for moviegoers' patience and theater scheduling.
(2025-12-19). Putin's Iskander missile gets deadly upgrade, European cities now within Russia's striking range. hindustantimes.com Russia is reportedly accelerating production of a modernised Iskander ballistic missile capable of striking targets up to 1,000 kilometres away, dramatically expanding the threat envelope across Europe. Leaked documents suggest Moscow plans to manufacture up to 1,000 extended-range "Iskander-1000" missiles, with potential deployments in Kaliningrad placing major European cities and NATO assets within reach. Faster, more manoeuvrable and harder to intercept, the upgraded Iskander underscores rising tensions between Russia and Europe as concerns grow over missile defence readiness and regional security.
(2025-12-19). Is China's foreign policy 'good enough'? iacenter.org By Danny Haiphong December 17, 2025 The following article originally appeared in the new book, "China Changes Everything," published by World View Forum. Go to shop.ingramspark.com/b/084 to order the book(s) at a discount. The question in the title may seem hyperbolic, but it is one that comes up in one form or another across the U.S. political spectrum. U.S. elites slam China's foreign policy as riddled with "debt traps" for poorer countries in the Global South. The Western corporate media asserts that China is pursuing its own kind of empire and has a target on its own province of Taiwan as well as on its neigh…
(2025-12-19). Golestan at a glance: forests, ancient monuments and Caspian landscapes. tehrantimes.com GORGAN – Golestan is one of the least visited provinces in Iran, yet for many travelers who take the time to explore it, the region may quickly become a favorite destination.
(2025-12-19). Ex-NASCAR driver Greg Biffle among seven dead in plane crash. geo.tv 
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle is seen during a Daytona 500 media day in February 2022. — Reuters/FileRetired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was killed in a plane crash along with his wife, two children and three others at Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina on Thursday morning,…
(2025-12-19). Selected Articles: The Truth About the COVID Scamdemic is Slowly Going Mainstream. globalresearch.ca 
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(2025-12-19). Nearly 540 migrants rescued off Crete: Greek coastguard. tribune.com.pk 
Nearly 540 migrants crammed on a sailing boat were rescued early Friday south of the island of Crete, the Greek coastguard said. | The 539 would-be asylum seekers were rescued by a patrol vessel of EU border agency Frontex near the small island of Gavdos in the Libyan Sea, a coastguard spokeswoman told AFP. | So far, the coastguard has recorded nationals from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan and the Palestinian territories aboard the boat, the spokeswoman said. | Read More: US Homeland Security chief pauses green card lottery programme | They will first be taken to the Cretan city of Rethym…
(2025-12-19). Bondi terrorism delivers dive in journalism standards. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Three killed in Taipei stabbing, smoke bomb attack. aljazeera.com Officials say suspect, who died after falling from a building during police chase, carried out 'indiscriminate attacks'.
(2025-12-19). Dominican Republic wastes renewable energy while fossil fuel thermoelectric plants operate above legal limits. globalvoices.org 
'Thermal plants operate with comfort margins above international standards, [causing] inefficient dispatch and forcing renewables curtailment'Global Voices Feature photo via Canva Pro. | By Zahiris Priscila Francisco Martínez | The Dominican Republic has experienced accelerated growth in renewable energy production over the past few years. National Energy Commission (CNE) Executive Director Edward Veras confirmed
(2025-12-19). Two months on, ceasefire feels like siege. electronicintifada.net For most families, "returning home" means pitching tents beside the ruins of their houses.
(2025-12-19). Assassination of student leader Osman Hadi leads to protests across Bangladesh. tribune.com.pk 
Police and paramilitary troops fanned out across Dhaka and other cities in Bangladesh on Friday after violent protests overnight over the death of a popular youth leader, with concerns of further unrest ahead of national elections in which he was due to run. | Streets were calm in the morning, but residents in the Muslim-majority South Asian nation said they were worried there could be fresh violence after Friday prayers later in the day. | Sharif Osman Hadi, 32, was a spokesperson for the Inquilab Mancha, or Platform for Revolution, and participated in the student-led protests that overthrew the government of…
(2025-12-19). Dar accuses India of violating IWT as Chenab levels fall. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has accused India of violating the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), warning that New Delhi's alleged manipulation of water flows into Pakistan could trigger a humanitarian crisis, as water levels in the Chenab River continue to fall. | The warning comes amid fluctuating water patterns on the river system. On December 8, reports indicated that India had released a surge of water into the Chenab River, pushing the flow up to 58,300 cusecs. However, Pakistani officials said levels have since plunged sharply. | A day earlier, Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir…
(2025-12-19). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-19). The Oligarchy Study They Don't Want You to Remember/By Eric Buesing. voicesfromsyria.com In 2014, two professors proved America is an oligarchy. Then everyone forgot. Original Link Here: The Oligarchy Study They Don't Want You to Remember — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization By Eric Buesing Global Research, December 16, 2025 In the spring of 2014, Martin Gilens of Princeton and Benjamin Page of Northwestern …
(2025-12-19). 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).
(2025-12-19). UN elects former Iraqi President Salih as head of refugee agency. newarab.com 
The The 193-member world body elected the 65-year-old Kurdish politician as the
(2025-12-19). 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.
(2025-12-19). Drone delivery trial cuts Qiongzhou Strait logistics time to 20 minutes. ecns.cn A low-altitude drone logistics trial has been launched at Xuwen Port in south China's Guangdong Province, significantly shortening cross-strait delivery time between the povince and Hainan Island to about 20 minutes, CCTV News reported.
(2025-12-19). The Freedom to Use AI (or Else). counterpunch.org 
In human relationships, a key need is consistency. People need to know what to expect and what the agreed-upon rules are. When life feels like there is nothing but randomness, it's difficult for most to remain stable and sane, from the personal, all the way to the larger shared culture of a nation. For all
(2025-12-19). 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?
(2025-12-19). 5 killed in US strikes on 2 boats in eastern Pacific. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) — The US military said on Thursday that it had conducted two more strikes against boats it said were smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing five people.
(2025-12-19). President confirms nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee. sanews.gov.za President confirms nominations to National Dialogue Steering Committee | President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the nominations to the Steering Committee of the National Dialogue, marking a key milestone in the establishment of a citizen led, inclusive process aimed at shaping South Africa's long-term social and economic future. ⚪ The President, who is convenor of the National Dialogue, confirmed the nominations received from a wide range of social sectors in a statement on Thursday. ⚪ In line with his responsibility in terms of Section 83 of the Constitution to promote national unity, President Cyril Ramapho…
(2025-12-19). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central para el viernes 19 diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu En correspondencia con las transformaciones cambiarias anunciadas por el Banco Central de Cuba, les compartimos la tasa de cambio oficial para el viernes 19 de diciembre.
(2025-12-19). Díaz-Canel en la Asamblea Nacional: La Patria no se rinde. cubadebate.cu Reiteró que es mucho lo que nos toca enfrentar y resolver en lo interno, comenzando por la determinante esfera económica. "Para analizar la situación actual del país hemos sido realistas y autocríticos, pero también hemos reafirmado la confianza en la capacidad de resistencia y victoria del pueblo cubano. La Patria no se rinde".
(2025-12-19). 2026: Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu A propuesta del Primer Secretario del Partido y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, se aprobó nombrar al año 2026 como "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz", en homenaje al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana y como ratificación de la unidad de sus ideas en la Revolución Cubana.
(2025-12-19). In Uzbekistan, Motor Sports Body Misses the Mark on Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The F1 Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 20, 2025. | © 2025 Qian Jun/Paddocker via AP Photo | The International Automobile Federation (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile, or FIA), the international body governing motor sports, including Formula1, held its annual General Assemblies last week in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. At the General Assemblies, the federation presented Uzbekistan as the "star of the east," seemingly without a single reference to Uzbekistan's deeply problematic human rights record. In recent years, Uzbek authorities have increa…
(2025-12-19). 2026: Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz. cubadebate.cu A propuesta del Primer Secretario del Partido y Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, se aprobó nombrar al año 2026 como "Año del Centenario del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz", en homenaje al líder histórico de la Revolución cubana y como ratificación de la unidad de sus ideas en la Revolución Cubana.
(2025-12-19). La especial relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi. cubadebate.cu La relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi constituyó un singular caso de diálogo y entendimiento entre el Estado cubano, la Santa Sede y la Iglesia católica durante años complejos en sus vínculos. Monseñor Cesare Zacchi fue un prelado de la Iglesia católica que desarrolló una destacada labor diplomática como representante del Vaticano, especialmente en Cuba.
(2025-12-19). La especial relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi. cubadebate.cu La relación entre Fidel Castro y monseñor Cesare Zacchi constituyó un singular caso de diálogo y entendimiento entre el Estado cubano, la Santa Sede y la Iglesia católica durante años complejos en sus vínculos. Monseñor Cesare Zacchi fue un prelado de la Iglesia católica que desarrolló una destacada labor diplomática como representante del Vaticano, especialmente en Cuba.
(2025-12-19). Alinhamento tcheco-eslovaco sinaliza crescente insatisfaàßà£o com o autoritarismo de Bruxelas. strategic-culture.su O dissenso político dentro da UE está em ascensà£o. | Junte-se a nós no e . | Escreva para nós: | A recente visita de representantes…
(2025-12-19). Lula anuncia veto a la Ley que rebaja penas de condenados por el golpe de Estado. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, confirmó este jueves su intención de vetar el proyecto de Ley de Sentencias, conocido como Ley de Dosimetría, aprobado por el Congreso Nacional, que prevé una reducción de penas para los condenados por el intento golpista del 8 de enero de 2023, cuando fueron atacados los tres poderes del Estado brasileño.
(2025-12-19). Díaz-Canel en la Asamblea Nacional: La Patria no se rinde. cubadebate.cu Reiteró que es mucho lo que nos toca enfrentar y resolver en lo interno, comenzando por la determinante esfera económica. "Para analizar la situación actual del país hemos sido realistas y autocríticos, pero también hemos reafirmado la confianza en la capacidad de resistencia y victoria del pueblo cubano. La Patria no se rinde".
(2025-12-19). Bulgaria tra integrazione europea e rivolta: l'emblema di una contraddizione irrisolta che coinvolge l'Europa orientale e Bruxelles. strategic-culture.su La Bulgaria non riesce a scegliere tra l'Europa e la propria identità . | Segue nostro Clamoroso, sebbene relativamente ignorato, il caso bulgaro degli ultimi giorni: alla vigilia di un passo storico che sancirebbe l'irreversibilità del percorso europeo del paese, si mette in moto una grande manifestazione di piazza — la maggiore dalla fine del comunismo oltre 30 anni orsono — che fa collassare il governo in carica. | Il pass…
(2025-12-19). Le elezioni parlamentari anticipate in Kosovo non risolveranno lo status definitivo della provincia serba. strategic-culture.su In sostanza, il Kosovo rappresenta l'ennesimo fallimento di nation building made in USA e nessuna delle sue componenti puà≤ dirsi oggi soddisfatta. | Segue nostro Le elezioni anticipate nella provincia serba secessionista del Kosovo sono previste per il 28 dicembre 2025. Sono state indette perché il parlamento non è riuscito a formare un governo dopo le elezioni del 9 febbraio 2025, seguite da un secondo tentativo, anch'esso fallito.
(2025-12-19). 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.