(2025-12-21). Witkoff meets with Arab, Turkish mediators to review Gaza truce. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey urge restraint in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy said after talks in the US city of Miami.
(2025-12-21). 'Israel' Arrests 3 Palestinians, Intensifies Bombing in Khan Younis as Hospital Warns of Collapse. english.almanar.com.lb The official Israeli radio station reported that occupation forces arrested three Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in the Bedouin town of Rahat in southern occupied Palestine. The report claimed the three had been hiding since crossing the border during the October 7, 2023 operation, without providing further details about the circumstances of their arrest or …
(2025-12-21). Iran, Venezuela FMs discuss Caribbean developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Yván Gil Pinto, Venezuelan foreign minister, during which the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and developments in the Caribbean region.
(2025-12-21). Cuba denounces fraudulent U.S. terrorist designation of Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla strongly rejected the recent designation by the Donald Trump administration that labels Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization," calling it "a new arbitrary, fraudulent, unilateral, and politically motivated act." | The measure was announced by the US president on social media, where he also ordered a blockade of "all authorized oil tankers entering and leaving" Venezuela, demanding the illegitimate return of "all the oil, land, and other assets that were stolen from us." Trump asserted that "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembl…
(2025-12-21). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-21). Venezuela: Del bloqueo a la recuperación económica. Una década bajo sanciones. cubadebate.cu Mientras usted lee esto, Venezuela aún tiene congeladas 32 toneladas de oro en el Banco de Inglaterra, y 5 mil millones de dólares en el FMI, montos que ambos organismos se niegan a devolver porque "no reconocen" al Gobierno de Venezuela. La famosa doctrina de la inmunidad del patrimonio de los Estados, que hoy se debate con relación al intento de confiscación de las reservas rusas, ya fue completamente violada en el caso de Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). Venezuela denunció secuestro de buque privado con petróleo nacional. radiohc.cu Venezuela denunció y rechazó este sábado en forma categórica el robo y secuestro de un nuevo buque privado que transportaba petróleo venezolano, así como la desaparición forzada de su tripulación. | Un comunicado divulgado por la vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez señaló que el atraco fue cometido por efectivos militares de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales. | Afirmó que este grave hecho de piratería "implica la flagrante comisión del delito previsto en el artículo tres del Convenio para la represión de actos ilícitos contra la seguridad de la navegación marítima de 1988, así como una grosera violació…
(2025-12-21). Exministro peruano advierte riesgo de ataque de EEUU a otros países. radiohc.cu El cerco militar estadounidense a Venezuela y el bloqueo a sus exportaciones petroleras, conlleva el riesgo de que Washington haga lo mismo a otros países latimoamericanos, advirtió este sábado el ex ministro peruano de Economía, Pedro Francke. | Añadió que la operación norteamericana "pone potencialmente en riesgo nuestros lazos comerciales con China, que son muy fuertes, pues es el principal destino de las exportaciones peruanas". | El asedio, advirtió el economista, puede también agravar la situación económica de Venezuela, lo que generaría una nueva crisis migratoria en la región. | Tal crisis se sumaría a lo…
(2025-12-21). Cuba: Partido Comunista reafirma en una declaración su apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en una declaración reiteró este sábado su inquebrantable apoyo y solidaridad con el Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), su dirección nacional y militancia, así como con la fusión popular, militar y policial que lidera el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Declaración del Partido Comunista de Cuba | El Partido Comunista de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, la escalada de agresiones del gobierno fascista de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela y su legítimo presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El amenazante despliegue de fuerzas mili…
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 21.
(2025-12-21). 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).
(2025-12-21). Kremlin Dismisses Optimism for Peace in Ukraine Amidst U.S. Proposal Changes. devdiscourse.com The Kremlin announced on Sunday that amendments made by European and Ukrainian officials to U.S. proposals have not brought any closer prospects for peace in Ukraine. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions and efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
(2025-12-21). San Francisco Lights Back Up: Massive Power Outage Resolved. devdiscourse.com A major power outage plunged part of San Francisco into darkness, impacting 130,000 residents. Pacific Gas and Electric Company worked swiftly, restoring electricity to approximately 95,000 customers by late Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Another NewsX World interview worthy of your attention. gilbertdoctorow.com This 10-minute-long interview which begins at minute 4 in the podcast was another great opportunity to look behind the news to causes that mainstream does not touch. The questions included the following: You will note that in the course of this interview I restate my conclusions both with respect to the pointless negotiations led by …
(2025-12-21). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-21). Yalda Night: Ancient celebration of year's longest night. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Every year on the last day of autumn, Iran marks Yalda Night, an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice, the rebirth of the sun, and the symbolic triumph of light over darkness.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-21). If Israel Gets To Undermine Our Rights, Then We Get To Undermine Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You are allowed to subvert and undermine Israel's interests, because Israel is trying to subvert and undermine your rights. | You are allowed to interfere in Israel's affairs, because Israel is interfering in your country's affairs. | As Israel tries to exert more and more influence over western society and pushes western governments to crush our freedom of speech and assembly, we should be doing everything we can to make sure that western society turns against Israel, and that western governments al…
(2025-12-21). Russia to terminate post‚ÄëSoviet military deals with Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The Russian government on Saturday officially authorized the Defense Ministry to terminate a series of bilateral military cooperation agreements signed with several European nations between 1992 and 2002.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Pakistan president sends message of solidarity to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari sent a message of goodwill and solidarity to Iran's top leadership after his aircraft entered Iranian airspace during an official trip to Iraq, according to a statement from Islamabad.
(2025-12-21). High on the hill: iconic Nylex Clock. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). Pakistan, Iran stress coordination on promoting peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
(2025-12-21). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-21). Blackout hits San Francisco after incident. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — A massive outage knocked out power to 130,000 homes and businesses in San Francisco, California.
(2025-12-21). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. dissidentvoice.org The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters. On December 17, Assange submitted a criminal complaint to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and the Swedish …
(2025-12-21). Revival of Cooperative Sector Under Yogi Adityanath. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, asserted on Sunday that previous state administrations had 'destroyed' the cooperative sector. He credited the BJP-led government with reviving it and advancing towards establishing 'one cooperative bank per district.'
(2025-12-21). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-21). Chhattisgarh Pioneers in Sickle Cell Detection: A Milestone in India's Health Mission. devdiscourse.com Chhattisgarh has emerged as a frontrunner in the national initiative to combat sickle cell disease, having screened around 1.65 crore individuals. This move is part of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming for eradication by 2047.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Broader Lessons. ummid.com The results of Kerala's recent local body elections have been swiftly pressed into service by competing political claims – he Congress sees revival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declares a breakthrough, and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks refuge in the familiar explanation of routine anti-incumbency.
(2025-12-21). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-21). 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.
(2025-12-21). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-21). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-21). Minor Earthquake Shakes Rohtak, Haryana. devdiscourse.com A minor earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale rattled parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. The quake's epicenter was located in Rohtak at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
(2025-12-21). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-21). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-21). We could all easily be 'Aco': Slovenia's controversial new law seeks to address the challenge of Roma integration. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-21). US military convoy enters eastern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Media sources report that a US military convoy has entered eastern Syria.
(2025-12-21). US, Israel promoters of war and violence in the world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — On the International Day against Violence and Extremism, critics argue that US and Israeli policies have entrenched war, state terrorism, and global instability.
theatlantic.com (2025-12-20). A Nakedly Imperialistic President The conflict with Venezuela will probably play out differently than the Iraq War did—perhaps better, perhaps worse. But the moral basis upon which it is being waged is most certainly worse.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-20). Trump says US has launched large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says attacks are 'a declaration of vengeance', and 'lots' of fighters have been killed.
AIC.org (2025-12-20). Whistleblower Report Reveals USCIS Is Circumventing Court Order on Immigrants' Access to their Records A whistleblower report published today in Government Executive shows how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is circumventing a court order that requires the agency to provide immigrants with their immigration records within the legal timelines.
The revelations state that USCIS has adopted certain practices leading the agency to reject thousands of requests for Alien Files, or A-Files, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that would have been processed in the past.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-21). Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?The news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from many across Israel.
(2025-12-21). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-21). Israel masking defeats by threats: Senior military official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian General Ahmad Vahidi says that the Israeli regime is using threats and propaganda to cover up defeat in the 12-day war and its growing isolation.
(2025-12-21). Concerns Arise Over Snow Preparations for Milano Cortina Olympics. devdiscourse.com The International Ski Federation (FIS) president, Johan Eliasch, has voiced concerns over the preparations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Eliasch highlighted issues regarding artificial snow production, which are crucial for the events scheduled for February 6-22.
(2025-12-21). 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).
(2025-12-21). RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result Out: Check Here. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result: The Ministry of Railways has result of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) CEN 05/2024, also known as RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2, exam on its official website.
(2025-12-21). India will progress only if farmers prosper, BJP govt launched several schemes to uplift them: PM at rally in Assam's Dibrugarh. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). Congress didn't make efforts to modernise Namrup fertiliser plant, find solutions to problems faced by farmers, alleges PM at Assam rally. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). Fertiliser factories were closed during Congress rule, but BJP govt established several new plants throughout country: PM at Assam rally. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). Two workers die after wall of opencast coal mine collapses in Jharkhand: Police. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-21). Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon: Israeli occupation forces opened fire towards civilian homes in the town of Kafrshouba, causing damage. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-21). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial para el domingo 21 diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central, correspondiente al segmento III, para el domingo 21 de diciembre de 2025.
(2025-12-21). Descarga el libro "Panafricanismo y revolución" cubadebate.cu Descarga el nuevo libro de La Iguana Ediciones 'Panafricanismo y revolución' de Patricio Lumumba, Frantz Fanon y Malcom X, en coedición con Casa de las Américas.
(2025-12-21). Mbappé sella triunfo del Real Madrid e iguala un récord de Cristiano Ronaldo. cubadebate.cu Rubricando de penal la victoria 2-0 del Real Madrid ante el Sevilla, este sábado en la decimoséptima jornada de la Liga española, Kylian Mbappé se autorregaló además un récord por su 27 cumpleaños, igualando con Cristiano Ronaldo como autor de más tantos para el club blanco en un mismo año civil (59).
(2025-12-21). Audiencia solemne: El Papa León XIV recibe las cartas credenciales del embajador cubano. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV recibió hoy, en audiencia, al nuevo embajador de Cuba ante la Santa Sede, Leyde Rodríguez, quien le presentó sus cartas credenciales, firmadas por el presidente de su país, Miguel Díaz-Canel. La ceremonia, tras la cual Rodríguez asumió formalmente su cargo al frente de la misión diplomática de la nación caribeña, tuvo lugar en la mañana de este sábado.
(2025-12-21). Honduras: Magistrado del Partido Libre rechaza validar resultados de elecciones. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, uno de los tres magistrados del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, afirmó hoy que impugnará los resultados de las elecciones generales del pasado 30 de noviembre por considerarlos fraudulentos. En conferencia de prensa, Ochoa, del oficialista Partido Libertad y Refundación (Libre), aseguró que no validará un proceso electoral intervenido y tutelado por Estados Unidos…
(2025-12-21). Por un mejor servicio de hospitalización en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Desde finales del mes de octubre y los primeros días de noviembre hay un ajetreo inusual en el hospital pediátrico Pepe Portilla. El conocido bloque en L de esa institución de Salud es sometido a fuertes labores constructivas que incluyen el cambio de toda la instalación hidrosanitaria, acciones en la carpintería y de pintura.
(2025-12-21). Cancillería cubana pondera la solidaridad humana y la cooperación global. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ponderó el valor de la cooperación global para superar desafíos comunes, en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Internacional de la solidaridad humana. | Un mensaje divulgado en el sitio CubaMinrex de la Cancillería afirma que la fecha "nos recuerda la importancia de la cooperación global para superar desafíos. Para #Cuba ha sido una misión de vida por más de 60 años. La solidaridad seguirá siendo la mejor inversión en nuestro futuro común". | Cada 20 de diciembre, la comunidad internacional conmemora el Día Internacional de la Solidaridad Humana, una efeméride instaura…
(2025-12-21). Decreto 138: Un paso esencial en la descentralización salarial para impulsar la eficiencia empresarial (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como un cambio en la gestión del capital humano, el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) presentó este viernes el Decreto 138 "Sobre la Organización del Sistema Salarial en el sistema empresarial cubano". La norma, explicada en conferencia de prensa por Guillermo Sarmiento Cabañas, director de Organización del Trabajo del MTSS, representa la descentralización de la facultad de aprobar la organización salarial hacia las empresas.
(2025-12-21). Cristina Kirchner es internada en clínica de Buenos Aires por dolor abdominal. cubadebate.cu La ex presidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, fue internada este sábado por la tarde en una clínica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires luego de presentar un cuadro de dolor abdominal que motivó la intervención de profesionales de la salud en su domicilio, en el barrio porteño de Constitución, donde cumple arresto domiciliario, informó el medio argentino Cadena 3.
(2025-12-21). Watch: Ahmed al Ahmed tackles, disarms Bondi Beach gunman. ummid.com In a rare display of bravery, a Muslim fruit seller, later identified as Ahmed el Ahmad, tackled and disarmed the Bondi Beach gunman who targeted the Jewish festival Sunday.
(2025-12-20). Four-Nation Meeting in Miami Reviews Implementation of Gaza Deal's First Phase, Path to Second. english.almanar.com.lb Turkey's Foreign Ministry said officials from Turkey, the United States, Qatar, and Egypt met in Miami to address the implementation of the first phase of the Gaza agreement, which took effect on Oct. 10, and to exchange views on transitioning to its second phase. In a statement posted Saturday on X, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu …
(2025-12-20). Children Are Dying of Cold Exposure as Winter Hits Gaza. truthout.org The sight of a cloud-covered sky signaling the threat of chilling rain has become a nightmare for thousands of displaced families in Gaza — particularly those who have set up their tents along the beach, as the sea level rises due to heavy rainfall. Families have been desperately trying to protect themselves from drowning by building sand barriers around their tents using shovels… |
(2025-12-20). Gaza Civil Defence recovers bodies of 94 in makeshift grave. newarab.com 
Gaza's Civil Defence announced on Saturday that it had recovered the bodies of 94 Palestinians who were buried in an improvised manner in Gaza City during Israel's war on the territory.
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(2025-12-20). US drafts $112-billion Gaza reconstruction plan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law, businessman Jared Kushner, have designed a project for rebuilding the Gaza Strip.
(2025-12-20). Israel kills six Palestinians in strike on Gaza wedding; block access to ambulances for more than two hours. radiohc.cu The Israeli army has shelled a school being used as a shelter, where displaced Palestinian families had gathered for a wedding, killing at least six people, including a five-month-old baby. | The Palestinian civil emergency service said several people were also wounded when an Israeli tank shell hit the second floor of the Gaza Martyrs School in the Tuffah neighborhood, east of Gaza City. | Witnesses reported that an Israeli tank had advanced into the area and approached the school before firing. They also said Israeli forces blocked ambulance and civil defense teams from reaching the site for more than two hours…
(2025-12-20). Israeli attack on Gaza school kills five, most of them children. newarab.com 
Five Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack on a school sheltering displaced people in The Palestinian civil emergency service said in a statement that most of the killed were A hospit…
(2025-12-20). Israel trying to resettle Palestinians abroad with US support. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Israel is attempting to resettle Palestinians from Gaza with US support, Palestinian Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafiz Nofal has said.
(2025-12-20). Doctors Without Borders urges Israel to allow critical aid into Gaza as children freeze to death. radiohc.cu Doctors Without Borders, known by its French initials MSF, has warned that babies and children in the Gaza Strip are dying from harsh winter weather, calling on Israel to ease its aid blockade as the military continues to violate the ceasefire and press on with its genocidal war. | Citing the death of a 29-day-old premature baby, Said Asad Abedin, from severe hypothermia in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, MSF said on Friday that winter storms "combined with the already dire living conditions [are] increasing health risks." | The death toll from extreme weather stood at 13 as of Thursday, according to Gaza's Ministry…
(2025-12-20). PATRICK LAWRENCE: After the First 70,669 Deaths. consortiumnews.com I take the 15 victims at Bondi Beach and divide them by the 71,000 deaths in Gaza as of this writing. I get a fraction of 0.0002143. By Patrick Lawrence Special to Consortium News CN at 30 I read in a…
(2025-12-20). Support CN's Middle East Coverage. consortiumnews.com Seven-year old Consortium News in 2002 was one of the first outlets to reject the politicized intelligence for the disastrous Iraq invasion, and has run circles around corporate media on Syria and Gaza. But only with your help. Consortium News…
(2025-12-20). Trump aides push Gaza megacity plan as Israel bombs, razes homes. newarab.com 
A team led by US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff have drafted a plan to turn Gaza into a futuristic, high-tech megacity, as Israel continues to bomb displaced Palestinians.
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(2025-12-20). Death toll from US-Israeli genocide in Gaza rises to 70,925. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip said Saturday that the death toll from the US-backed Israeli genocide in the Strip increased to 70,925.
(2025-12-20). Bondi Beach Attack Is Weaponized to Suppress Palestine Solidarity in Australia. truthout.org When news broke of the Bondi Beach shooting, those of us in the global Palestine solidarity movement knew immediately what was coming. We've seen this pattern: when liberation movements challenge state power and when genocide is named and resisted, states seize on any incident, any tragedy, to justify criminalizing that resistance. Since October 2023, as Israel has carried out genocide in Gaza… |
(2025-12-20). FAO alertó que persiste alto nivel de hambre y desnutrición en Gaza. radiohc.cu La Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Alimentación y la Agricultura (FAO), alertó que al menos 1,6 millones de personas aún enfrentan un alto nivel de inseguridad alimentaria aguda en la Franja de Gaza, indica una nota este sábado. | La oficina de prensa de esa institución dio a conocer un comunicado, suscrito de manera conjunta con el Programa Mundial de Alimentos (PMA), el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (Unicef), y la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), donde se precisa que padece hambre y desnutrición el 77,0 por ciento de la población de esa zona. | En el informe, que cita datos de…
(2025-12-20). Trump accused of Epstein 'coverup' to 'protect pedophiles'. thecanary.co 
On 19 December, Donald Trump's Justice Department finally released the so-called 'Epstein Files'. There was a problem, however, in that they didn't release all of the files. Making matters worse, they heavily redacted the files they did release. As a result, president Donald Trump and his team have made themselves look more suspicious than ever: […] | By
(2025-12-20). New Epstein release heaps further shame on Andrew Windsor. thecanary.co 
On 19 December, the US Justice Department released more materials related to the dead paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. While they only released around 10% of what they have (and 90% of it was redacted), we did get to see new material related to Epstein, including the following about Andrew: Epstein files reveal photo of Andrew Mountbatten […] | By
(2025-12-20). Venezuela condemns new act of U.S. piracy against oil tanker and forced disappearance of its crew. radiohc.cu The Venezuelan government denounced on Saturday the theft and hijacking of a private vessel carrying Venezuelan oil and the forced disappearance of its crew, actions perpetrated by U.S. military personnel in international waters. | The message issued by Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez describes the U.S. military action as a "serious act of piracy." This statement comes amid the multifaceted aggression that the United States is carrying out against Venezuela with the aim of seizing its crude oil and oil reserves, as well as other strategic resources belonging to the South American nation. | The official…
(2025-12-20). UPEC denounces U.S. military escalation against Venezuela. radiohc.cu The Circle of War Correspondents of the Union of Journalists of Cuba (UPEC) rejects and denounces the US military escalation off the coast of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela as an aggression against its stability, sovereignty, and peace, as well as against the Latin American and Caribbean region. | A statement from the organization warns that amidst this deployment, extrajudicial executions have been perpetrated by bombing boats or executing shipwrecked survivors, abhorrent acts to which the US empire has no right whatsoever, not even if they were to provide evidence related to the excuse used of fighting dr…
(2025-12-20). US interdicting, seizing vessel off Venezuelan coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — The United States is ‚Äåinterdicting and seizing a vessel off the coast ‚Äåof Venezuela in international waters, three US officials said on Saturday…
(2025-12-20). US Blockades Venezuela in a War Still Searching for an Official Rationale. dissidentvoice.org In our Donald-in-Wonderland world, the US is at war with Venezuela while still grasping for a public rationale. The horrific human toll is real — over a 100,000 fatalities from illegal sanctions and over a hundred from more recent "kinetic strikes." Yet the officially stated justification for the US empire's escalating offensive remains elusive. The …
(2025-12-20). Trump doesn't rule out war with Venezuela. newarab.com 
(2025-12-20). Brazil's Lula warns against military action in Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — BBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that US military action in Venezuela would spark a "humanitarian catastrophe," as he opened a summit of the South American Mercosur bloc.
(2025-12-20). EEUU incauta nueva embarcación frente a costas de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu Fuerzas estadounidenses detuvieron el sábado un buque frente a la costa de Venezuela por segunda vez en menos de dos semanas, mientras el presidente Donald Trump continúa aumentando la presión sobre el presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro. La medida fue confirmada por dos funcionarios estadounidenses familiarizados con el asunto.
(2025-12-20). Sudan marks December revolution anniversary amid conflict. newarab.com 
Scores of Sudanese took to some of the country's main cities to mark the seventh anniversary of In scattered demonstrations in Khartoum and Port Sudan, Sudanese youth held signs which read: "Revolution, its fire is still alive", "Long live the resistance", and "The lion will stay proud in the streets of my country until its li…
(2025-12-20). 'No one from govt helped us': Father after son lynched in Bangladesh. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A brutal mob lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh has once again sparked serious concerns over the safety of religious minorities, amid a fresh wave of violence following the death of a prominent anti-India radical leader. The victim, Dipu Chandra Das, a garment factory worker from Mymensingh, was beaten to death late Thursday night after being accused of making derogatory remarks about Islam. According to family members, the violence escalated rapidly, culminating in an act that has shocked both Bangladesh and India.After the assault, Das's body was reportedly tied to a tree and set ablaze, while…
(2025-12-20). After a Billion-Dollar Oil Disaster, a Louisiana Community Fights for Relief. truthout.org Four months have passed since a Louisiana oil facility burst apart, spewing a dense black sludge that drifted across homes, farms, and waterways as far as 50 miles away. Since then, the U.S. Department of Justice and Louisiana environmental regulators have filed a sweeping lawsuit against Smitty's Supply, the company that ran the facility storing oil and vehicle lubricants. |
(2025-12-20). Fightbackbetter Launches "Breaking the ICE in NJ," Premiere Issue Dec. 20, 2025. fightbackbetter.com 
Reports | This is the first sample of what FightBackBetter hopes will be a regular, ideally daily report on the ICE terror that the US government is bringing to NJ and the efforts of democratic forces to support our communities and oppose the ongoing community assault. The goal will be a collective effort hopefully engaging participants in the opposition efforts in helping to gather and present the information. More details forthcoming — for now the report. | There is a horrid development that a detainee at the Delaney Newark detention camp has died in custody according to a news report from December 19.
(2025-12-20). How a failing Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire can illuminate the road to peace. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-20). Pakistan hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in graft case. newarab.com 
A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister The latest conviction adds to a series of legal troubles for Khan, who has been behind bars since August 2023, and is currently serving a 14-year sentence in a He faces dozens of cases filed since h…
(2025-12-20). Funeral for Ayatollah Shah-Cheraghi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — A funeral was held for Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Shah-Cheraghi, the former Friday prayers leader of Semnan, with the participation of military and administrative officials at the Great Prophet Mosque in northeast of Tehran.
(2025-12-20). Delegate: Technological leadership is one of the tools of competitiveness. eng.belta.by Technological leadership is one of the most important tools of competitiveness, Vadim Bogush, Rector of the Belarusian State University of Informatics and Radioelectronics and delegate to the VII Belarusian People's Congress said on the air of the First News TV Channel.
(2025-12-20). Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A special court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana | Pakistan court sentences former PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of jail in Toshakhana corruption case…
(2025-12-20). Valencia and Mallorca Agree to a Draw in Spanish Football. radiohc.cu Havana, December 19 (RHC) — Valencia and Mallorca drew 1-1 today in the opening match of the 17th round of the Spanish football league. | The Mestalla stadium in Valencia hosted a match in which the visitors took the lead in the first half, thanks to a goal in the 23rd minute by Samu Costa. Although the home side had several chances to equalize, they trailed 0-1 at halftime. | The Valencia team capitalized on the start of the second half, and seven minutes after the restart, Spanish striker Hugo Duro leveled the score at 1-1. | Carlos Corberán's men attempted various methods to score another goal that would…
(2025-12-20). Message to troops: Disobey illegal orders! iacenter.org By John Catalinotto November 24, 2025 Six members of the U.S. Congress, all Democrats, all veterans of the U.S. military or intelligence agencies, issued a video on Nov. 18 that resulted in President Donald Trump calling the video statements "seditious behavior, punishable by DEATH!" on his social media. In the video they ended with the words "Don't Give Up the Ship," the six informed today's members of the U.S. Armed Forces and the National Guard that they had not only the right but the duty to refuse to obey illegal or unconstitutional orders. They underlined this with regard to orders to fire their weapons at…
(2025-12-20). He served on five fronts and became Hero of the Soviet Union. The remarkable story of veteran Ivan Lebedev. eng.belta.by Veteran of the Great Patriotic War Ivan Lebedev marched four times in parades through the center of Moscow. Nevertheless, he viewed the legendary, very first Victory Parade to be the most vivid event of his life. On that day, 24 June 1945, the 29-year-old Hero of the Soviet Union Ivan Lebedev carried the Banner of the 3rd Ukrainian Front across Red Square.
(2025-12-20). Israel launches new raids in Syria's Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Israeli forces have advanced into the Quneitra area of Syria's occupied Golan Heights and set up two military checkpoints, local media have reported.
(2025-12-20). Migration situation in Belarus under control. eng.belta.by Belarus has a fairly open migration policy, the internal affairs minister emphasized. "We always welcome people who come to our country regardless of their purpose: to relax or to work. However, we respond very harshly to violations of current legislation," he explained.
(2025-12-20). Great Stone park welcomes new residents with Chinese capital. eng.belta.by Three new residents with capital from the People's Republic of China have been registered in the China-Belarus Great Stone Industrial Park.
(2025-12-20). Volfovich: signature feature is security inside country. eng.belta.by Security was a through line of the President's Address to the Belarusian people and Parliament, State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich said.
(2025-12-20). Israeli Enemy Persists in Ceasefire Violations, Targets Southern Lebanon with Gunfire, Drone Attacks. english.almanar.com.lb 
Israeli occupation forces have continued their violations and attacks in Lebanon, breaching the ceasefire amid persistent military activity in the south. Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reported that the secondary road linking the towns of Adaisseh and Kfar Kila came under bursts of machine-gun fire originating from Israeli soldiers positioned in the Misgav Am settlement. …
(2025-12-20). Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to KGB. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active and retired employees of the State Security Committee (KGB) on their professional holiday — the Day of the State Security Officer.
(2025-12-20). Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts.
(2025-12-20). Strictly Come Canary: Karen is crowned winner and we're all SOOOO happy. thecanary.co Well, we've made it to the Strictly final! What an absolute pleasure it's been doing this silly little column for 13 weeks. All that's left now is who wins the glitterball. Though we've got a looooot of dancing before that. Tonight, everyone dances three dances, so nine in total. Six of these we'll have seen […] | By
(2025-12-20). suits and satellites models draw crowds at My Belarus exhibition. eng.belta.by Our stand is dedicated to space-related themes, Aleksandra Smagina, an employee with the Geoinformation Systems company at the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, told BelTA as she talked about the space-themed exhibits in the Science and Innovations thematic zone of the My Belarus exhibition at the Minsk International Exhibition Center.
(2025-12-20). Iranian Intelligence Collects Valuable Data about Sensitive Israeli Targets: Zionist Media. english.almanar.com.lb 
Successive security breaches have been carried out by the Iranian intelligence against the Zionist entity, according to the Israeli media. After Iran's "Handala Hack Team" hacked the smartphones of the former Israeli PM Neftali Bennet and a number of security officials in the occupation entity, the Zionist media revealed that a Russian national collected data about …
(2025-12-20). Iraq top judge says armed factions to cooperate on weapons. newarab.com 
The head of However, the powerful "The resistance is a right, and its weapons will remain in the hands of its fighters," the group said in a statement. | The leaders of three other pro-Iran factions designated by Washington as terroris…
(2025-12-20). Israeli army block Jericho entrances, settlers attack villages. newarab.com 
The Israeli army blocked entrances to a city in the West Bank on Saturday, as multiple raids were reported across the occupied territory overnight.
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(2025-12-20). Belarus' fixed-capital investments at Br48.9bn in January-November 2025. eng.belta.by The regional breakdown is the following: Minsk Oblast is in the lead (24.9%) followed by Minsk (22%), Gomel Oblast (12.9%), Brest Oblast (12.6%), Grodno Oblast (9.8%), Vitebsk Oblast (9.2%), and Mogilev Oblast (8.6%).
(2025-12-20). 'You Have a Double Standard About Which Populations Are Considered Roulette Chips'CounterSpin interview with Judd Legum and Adam Johnson on gambling on the news. fair.org 
(2025-12-20). Belarus, Oman agree to step up cultural cooperation. eng.belta.by On 20 December, Belarus' Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov held a meeting with the Omani delegation visiting Belarus to participate in the opening ceremony of an exhibition of traditional Omani silverware.
(2025-12-20). Grossi urges inspection of Iran's attacked nuclear sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, has called for inspections of Iran's nuclear sites damaged in June attacks to verify their safety and accessibility.
(2025-12-20). Cuba highlights the ineptitude of the U.S. secretary of state. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba's Minister of Foreign Affairs, highlighted Saturday on his social media accounts the inability of the U.S. Secretary of State to explain why his government has dedicated decades and vast resources to trying to subdue the island without success. | For more than sixty years, Washington has deployed its economic and technological power with the purpose of dismantling the Cuban economy, he stated. | The policy of aggression includes coercive measures in various international arenas, with the objective of provoking a collapse in the Caribbean nation. | The U.S. official fears Cuba's exam…
(2025-12-20). Hezbollah MP to Lebanese State: Acting Like Defeated Doesn't Serve National Interests. english.almanar.com.lb 
Member of Hezbollah's Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc MP Raed Berro warned that offering concessions by the Lebanese State doesn't serve the national interests. In a local ceremony in the southern town of Jwayya, MP Berro said that the Israeli enemy approaches the issue of war on Lebanon by discussing the principle of the feasibility …
(2025-12-20). Trump EPA Plan Would Restrict Public's Right to Know About Climate Pollution. truthout.org Since 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has required large industrial facilities to report their greenhouse gas emissions. The data, which the EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program has been collecting since 2011, is essential in efforts to reduce emissions and provides vital information to the public about climate pollution from the largest U.S. polluters. However, the Trump EPA has… |
(2025-12-20). Chinese investor opens agro-industrial company in Belarus. eng.belta.by A Chinese investor, with the assistance of the National Agency of Investment and Privatization of Belarus (NAIP), has opened the company BelAgroTechRazvitie Xinnong in Belarus. The company will operate in crop production and processing with a focus on exports.
(2025-12-20). Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel. newarab.com 
"The death sentence for Aghil Keshavarz, found guilty of spying for the Zionist regime, communicating and cooperating with the regime, and taking photographs of military and security sites, was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court and following legal procedures," the…
(2025-12-20). Iranian president calls for expanded ties with Qatar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a congratulatory message to the Qatari Emir and people on the occasion of the country's National Day, calling for expanding Tehran-Doha relations.
(2025-12-20). What a crumbling power grid means for disabled Americans. grist.org During the power outage following the winter storms of 2021 — known in Texas as Winter Storm Uri — Rita, an Indigenous woman who lives with severe mental illness and congestive heart failure, tried with her then-partner to stay warm in brutal conditions in a tent on the streets of Austin with camp stoves and a propane heater. They survived, but at least six unhoused people In her new book
(2025-12-20). ICE Wants to Reopen Notorious California Prison. Locals Are Fighting Back. truthout.org On December 16, 2025, the Dublin City Council in California unanimously passed a resolution formally opposing reopening or reusing the notorious FCI Dublin prison for detention of any kind, including as an immigration jail. The resolution also urged the relevant federal agencies to "engage in open and transparent communication with the City regarding any decisions affecting the site. |
(2025-12-20). DAILY MEMO: The Escalation Continues Before Christmas as ICE, HSI, and Border Patrol Set Record Raids Again. lataco.com In another record setting week, not only have the raids and kidnappings escalated, but so has the recklessness. The week saw more car chases, accidents, children placed in danger and separated from parents, more people detained and released, and new areas of Southern California targeted heavier than before like Antelope and Coachella Valleys.
(2025-12-20). Russia captures villages Vysokoe in Sumy, Svetloye in Donbass. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — The Russian forces have captured the villages of Vysokoe in the Sumy region and Svetloye in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday.
(2025-12-20). Importance of constitutional complaints, lack of trifles in Constitutional Court work stressed. eng.belta.by "There can be no trifles in the work of the Constitutional Court, in the decisions and conclusions that you prepare. In accordance with the Constitution, they are final and cannot be appealed or challenged," said the head of the Belarus President Administration.
(2025-12-20). Belarus delivers 37,200 new apartments in January-November 2025. eng.belta.by A total of 3,561,700 square meters of the total area of housing were commissioned, including some 1,112,700 square meters of housing for people registered as in need of better living conditions.
(2025-12-20). Settler colonialism is a structure, not an event. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-20). World rejoices as MAGA boxer Jake Paul finally beaten senseless. thecanary.co 
Jake Paul is an influencer-turned boxer who's famous for fighting retirees. He also came out to support Donald Trump in 2024 alongside the violent rapist Conor McGregor: Paul Brothers with Conor McGregor for the inauguration for Donal Trump üò≠ pic.twitter.com/JZtDwSqAel — Mcgregor Forever (@mcgregorufc22) January 20, 2025 Now, Paul has finally done something which people […] | By
(2025-12-20). Thousands attend funeral of killed Bangladesh student leader. newarab.com 
Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in the Huge crowds accompanied the funeral procession of
(2025-12-20). Belarusian MTZ, Gomselmash to establish manufacturing cooperation in Harbin, Jiamusi. eng.belta.by The parties exchanged opinions about matters concerning bilateral manufacturing cooperation, regional cooperation, and ways to enhance ties in trade, economy, science, technology, and humanitarian affairs.
(2025-12-20). Cuba registers seventh consecutive week of decline in arboviral cases. radiohc.cu Cuba has registered a sustained decrease in cases of nonspecific febrile syndrome (NSFS), the first indicator of arboviral diseases such as dengue and chikungunya, and shows a clear trend toward controlling the epidemic, declared the Deputy Minister of Public Health, Carilda Peña, this Friday in Havana. | "After approximately three months of increasing cases, we can say that the trend is toward control. The country has begun to experience a decrease in cases of nonspecific febrile syndrome," said Peña during a press conference held by the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP). | According to official data, this is t…
(2025-12-20). US launches widespread airstrikes against Islamic State in Syria after deadly Palmyra attack. longwarjournal.org On December 19, US Central Command announced that US forces conducted "a large-scale strike against ISIS infrastructure and weapons sites in Syria." Al Arabiya reported that the United States hit "70 ISIS targets in sites in central Syria."
(2025-12-20). As Trump Touts 9 New Prescription Drug Deals, Many Call for Systemic Reform. truthout.org "Starting next year, American drug prices will come down fast and furious and will soon be the lowest in the developed world," President Donald Trump claimed Friday as the White House announced agreements with nine pharmaceutical manufacturers. The administration struck most favored nation (MFN) pricing deals with Amgen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech, Gilead Sciences… |
(2025-12-20). Police in Many "Sanctuary Cities" Have Repeatedly Collaborated With ICE. truthout.org In late September, Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) stopped Jose Bonilla Lopez, a gardener who lived in the city's northwest. According to a police report, it was a case of mistaken identity. Instead of releasing him, they turned him over to masked federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, who seized him as neighbors chanted for his freedom. |
(2025-12-20). Iran ready to strengthen multilateral coordination with China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Iran's ambassador to China has said Tehran supports the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity and the four global initiatives proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2025-12-20). Smolski wins Commonwealth Cup pursuit. eng.belta.by With this victory, Anton has strengthened his lead in the overall Commonwealth Cup standings.
(2025-12-20). Murdoch press reportedly killed stories to protect David Walliams. thecanary.co David Walliams' relationship has been terminated with his publisher, Harper Collins, following allegations of 'inappropriate behaviour' towards junior female employees at the company. Now, the Daily Mail is reporting that their rivals at the Sun were killing stories related to Walliams: David Walliams: The Daily Mail reveals that "showbusiness reporters at The Sun were told to drop negative […] | By
(2025-12-20). Western elites fear a 'globalised intifada' because they are its targets, not Jews. dissidentvoice.org 
Western establishments' fear of the phrase "Globalise the intifada" has little to do with any danger supposedly posed to Jewish populations from its use. The threat is posed by the slogan's central idea, not by some specific target. "Globalise the intifada!" is the modern equivalent of "Power to the people!" — a slogan long used …
(2025-12-20). Seven arrested over Hindu man's lynching in Bangladesh over alleged blasphemy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least seven suspects have been arrested in the case of lynching and killing a Hindu man, Dipu Das over allegations of blasphemy. | "In the incident of beating to death Sanatan Dharma adherent youth Dipu Chandra Das (27) in Valuka, Mymensingh, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has arrested seven individuals as suspects. The arrested individuals are— Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain, Md. Manik Mia, 4 Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alomgir Hossain, and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon. RAB-14 conducted operations at various locations and arrested the aforementioned suspects," the Chief Advi…
(2025-12-20). Amid Southern US Raids, Who's Making Money Off Border Patrol and ICE Contracts? truthout.org Border Patrol's high-profile immigration crackdowns in North Carolina and Louisiana over the last two months have brought fresh scrutiny to the hundreds of billions of dollars being spent on immigration raids and arrests under the Trump administration. The massive spending bill pushed by Trump and passed by Congress this summer increased immigration enforcement by $170 billion… |
(2025-12-20). Lebanon 'days away' from fully disarming south of Litani: Salam. newarab.com 
The first phase of a government-backed, army plan to disarm south Lebanon is days away from completion before moving onto phase two, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Saturday.
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(2025-12-20). New Yorkers come out in support of hunger strikers while our own MPs barely acknowledge it. thecanary.co 
On 18 December, Labour MP for Brent West Barry Gardiner pressed the solicitor general to release the Filton 24 hunger striker prisoners: Today I suggested to the Solicitor General that, after a year on remand, my constituents on hunger strike should be released on bail with appropriate tagging. pic.twitter.com/JJC7n8WGwp — Barry Gardiner MP (@BarryGardiner) December […] | By
(2025-12-20). Egypt lifts travel ban on activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. newarab.com 
Egypt's attorney general lifted a travel ban on prominent Egyptian-British activist A key figure in Egypt's 2011 uprising, the 44-year-old was His release followed years of advocacy efforts by his family, rights groups and the British government, with his…
(2025-12-20). Group Offers Guidance to Help Keep Getting Care After New Trump Anti-Trans Rule. truthout.org Over the last several years, many red states have banned gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Since Trump returned to power, that campaign has shifted to blue states, with the administration threatening hospitals and healthcare systems with the loss of federal funding unless they stopped providing care. This week, those threats escalated sharply: a new federal rule, now in its public… |
(2025-12-20). Vehicle With Children Inside Crashes in Indio After ICE Attempted to Stop the Vehicle in Salton City. lataco.com "That seems like a crime to me," said a woman who witnessed the incident. "Imagine if they had killed those kids."
(2025-12-20). Bye bye and another brilliant year for new music. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-20). President's aide: Success of five-year plan depends on ordinary workers. eng.belta.by Without the efforts of ordinary people, there may be no result, Belarus President's Aide – Inspector for Vitebsk Oblast Vladimir Yurgevich said on the air of Belarus 1 TV channel.
(2025-12-20). Police give Farage free pass over election overspend. thecanary.co 
Essex Police have given Reform UK leader Nigel Farage a free pass on his alleged overspending in his campaign in Clacton in the 2024 general election. No details have been released about the scale of the overspending. The police have declared that too much time has elapsed for the case to be pursued. Farage, the […] | By
(2025-12-20). Egypt calls for stronger Africa role on UN Security Council. newarab.com 
Egypt's President El-Sisi made the plea for a "more pluralistic" world order at a conference of the Russia-Africa partnership held in Cairo, which was attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ministers from more than 50 African countries along with representatives from several African an…
(2025-12-20). Iran, UK foreign ministers in rare direct contact amid tensions. newarab.com 
The ministry said that in Friday's call the ministers "stressed the need to continue consultations at various levels to strengthen mutual understanding and pursue issues of mutual interest". | A
(2025-12-20). Turkey says crashed drone believed to be Russian-made. newarab.com 
Turkey said a drone that crashed on Friday in a rural area of northwestern Turkey following The unmanned aerial vehicle was discovered near the city of Izmit – around 30 kilometres (18 miles) south of the Black Sea, the private DHA news agency reported. | The drone "is believed to be of Russian-made Orlan-10 type used for reconnaissance and surveillance purposes according to initial findings," said an interior ministry statement…
(2025-12-20). UN demands Rwanda leave Congo, extends peacekeeping mission. newarab.com 
The UN Security Council has urged The UN's most powerful body on Friday condemned an offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23, demanded Rwanda stop supporting the rebels and withdraw its troops. The Security Council also renewed the peacekeepers' mandate,…
(2025-12-20). US, Russian officials to meet in Florida for more Ukraine talks. newarab.com 
US negotiators are set to meet Russian officials in Florida on Saturday for the The meeting follows US talks on Friday with Ukrainian and
(2025-12-20). Drinking Water for Millions Is Threatened as Trump Targets National Monuments. truthout.org This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter here. The 31 national monuments designated since the Clinton administration, which could be downsized as the Trump administration pushes to open more public lands to extractive industries, safeguard clean water for… |
(2025-12-20). Sergeyenko highlights importance of human contribution to ambitious economic goals. eng.belta.by Behind the specific indicators outlined in Belarus' socio-economic development program for 2026-2030 lies the daily work of many teams, enterprises, organizations, and individuals, Chairperson of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko told journalists.
(2025-12-20). Mobile Giant América Móvil Acquires Long-term Olympic Rights. radiohc.cu Havana, December 19 (RHC) — América Móvil, a leading telecommunications company in Latin America, has secured a new long-term agreement with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to acquire the rights to several events. | A statement from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), sent today to Prensa Latina in Madrid, highlighted the agreement reached that grants media rights to América Móvil and its subsidiary AMX Contenido AMCO for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milano Cortina and the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. | It also covers the 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps and the 2032 Sum…
(2025-12-20). Sudan PM to meet UN chief to discuss ceasefire, aid delivery. newarab.com 
(2025-12-20). It turns out 82% of the UK supports Zarah Sultana's transformative economic policies. thecanary.co 82% of Britain supports an economic transformation of the country, according to polling from anthropologist Jason Hickel and the Lancet. This is brilliant news for Zarah Sultana MP who is campaigning for a socialist economy that includes workers running their workplaces through cooperatives. It means public services run for need, not profit, with workers and […] | By
(2025-12-20). Israeli army, settlers storm al-Zawiya, al-Khalil, Ramallah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Israeli occupation forces conducted widespread raids across the West Bank, injuring Palestinians, detaining civilians, and causing property damage in towns.
(2025-12-20). Borussia Dortmund Wins and Moves into Second Place in German Football. radiohc.cu Havana, December 19 (RHC) — Borussia Dortmund defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 today to take sole possession of second place in the German football league. | Signal Iduna Park was a riot of color, with stands packed with black and yellow fans supporting the home side, who took the lead in the 10th minute with a goal from their star player, Julian Brandt. | The team managed by former Croatian footballer Niko Kovac had the task of winning their opening match of Matchday 15 to maintain their hold on second place in the Bundesliga, as they were tied with Leipzig, both with 29 points, and they fulfilled that…
(2025-12-20). Achraf Hakimi is back for Morocco's AFCON 2025 campaign. newarab.com 
The current African Footballer of the Year is unlikely to start Sunday's tournament-opener against tiny Comoros, but Regragui said Hakimi could play if needed. | "He sacrificed himself for the past four or five weeks like no one else could have for his countr…
(2025-12-20). Belarusian People's Congress delegates to hold series of open dialogues. eng.belta.by Delegates of the Belarusian People's Congress will hold a series of open | dialogues titled Voice of Youth: Vector for the Future, Aleksandr | Davydovsky, Secretary of the Central Committee of the BRSM Youth Union.
(2025-12-20). FCC Fights First Amendment and 'Democracy Itself'. fair.org 
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(2025-12-20). Lukashenko makes several judiciary appointments. eng.belta.by On 20 December, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No.‚ÄØ445 "On appointing and dismissing judges" in line with the decisions adopted at the session of the Belarusian People's Congress.
(2025-12-20). New Unison head just put the Labour right 'on notice'. thecanary.co 
Earlier this week, Unison voted for Andrea Egan to be their new head. As we reported, Keir Starmer's Labour Party expelled Egan as a member in 2022, suggesting there would be no love lost between her and the prime minister. Now, Egan has made her feelings on the Labour right explicitly clear in a new […] | By
(2025-12-20). A gift to the world? Breaking down U.S. National Security Strategy and its impact for Belarus. eng.belta.by As the year drew to a close, Donald Trump's administration released the new U.S. National Security Strategy. This key document outlining the foreign and defense policies of the United States has sparked significant discussions both domestically and across our Eurasian continent.
(2025-12-20). Over 100,000 children spending Christmas homeless in London. thecanary.co On Christmas Day in London, over 100,000 children will wake up homeless in temporary accommodation. Why have we come to normalise homelessness? In total, 210,000 Londoners live in temporary accommodation, or one in every 50 people in the city. This figure includes 102,000 children. This is an increase of 8% on last year, and 35% […] | By
(2025-12-20). Inequality is back at the heart of politics. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-20). Pezeshkian stresses integrated transport network in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an integrated transportation network in the country, highlighting the role of integrated management and logistics development in the national growth.
(2025-12-20). Ukrainian reporter Panchenko contemplates whether Zelensky wants peace. eng.belta.by "I really want to hope that our children will live in peace," said Diana Panchenko, adding that people will have to fight for this peace and it will not be easy.
(2025-12-20). Colombian mercenaries in Sudan 'hired' by UK-based firm: report. newarab.com 
Sanctioned individuals living in the UK have hired The hiring of such mercenaries has reportedly taken place from a north London flat linked to a transnational network of recruitment companies, accor…
(2025-12-20). Autumn rain refreshes desert city of Yazd. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) — Autumn rain and snowfall that began on Saturday have given Iran's desert city of Yazd a rare and refreshing look, reshaping its landscape with seasonal colors.
(2025-12-20). Congress delegate: Pripyat Polesie program will help explore the potential of Luninets District. eng.belta.by During the second session of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress the program on Belarus' social and economic development for 2026-2030 was approved. One of its priorities is strong regions.
(2025-12-20). Netanyahu to present 'Iran attack' plan to Trump during US visit. newarab.com 
Israeli officials will brief US President Donald Trump on "concerns" they have over a potentially renewed The Israeli officials are seeking to prepare attacks on Tehran should this be the case, US officials and a person familiar with the matter tol…
(2025-12-20). Three Afghan migrants die of cold while trying to enter Iran. newarab.com 
Three "Three people who wanted to illegally cross the Iran-Afghanistan border have died because of the cold weather," the Afghan army official told AFP on condition of anonymity. | He added that a shepherd was also found dead in the mountainous area of Koh…
(2025-12-20). 'Racist prick' Tommy Robinson 'bullied' at Dubai boxing event. thecanary.co 
A new video shows Tommy Robinson being "bullied" at a boxing event in Dubai: Tommy Robinson got pressured in Dubai. Look how shook he is. "Don't interview him, he's a racist prick. Why are you giving him airtime? Apparently, the Emirati influencers have invited him. Watch him get cooked, bullied, and physically pushed. pic.twitter.com/cp8lHOw4bq — […] | By
(2025-12-20). 'Clean up your culture': a TV host's comment makes Indigenous Brazilians speak up. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-20). US Escalation in the Caribbean and Latin America Live Updates. cepr.net
(2025-12-20). Palestinian journalist Sami al-Sai alleges torture, sexual violence in Israeli prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). Obamacare Lowered Healthcare Cost Growth. cepr.net
(2025-12-20). Israeli occupation forces fire tear gas canisters during their raid on Al-Fawwar refugee camp, south of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-20). Chinese citizen journalist seeking asylum in US faces deportation. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). CPJ, partners call for the immediate release of Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). CPJ: Trump's BBC lawsuit is yet another attack on US media freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). 127 African women journalists write to jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza as she returns to court. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). Al-Manar correspondent reports two Israeli drones carrying explosives targeted an empty house in Blida, southern Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-20). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). Al-Manar correspondent reports an Israeli drone dropped a sound bomb on the Ras Al-Naqoura beach. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-20). Man storms Infomax newsroom during live broadcast in North Macedonia. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). Immigrant Advocates Demand Answers Over Delaney Hall Detention Death. fightbackbetter.com
(2025-12-20). Grandfather Frost's house opens in Minsk. eng.belta.by
(2025-12-20). Bangladesh arrests veteran journalist Anis Alamgir on terrorism charges. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-20). Al-Manar correspondent: After the Lebanese Army and UNIFIL forces inspected the house that was targeted today in the southern town of Blida with two suicide drones by the Israeli enemy, it was found that it was devoid of any military means or weapons. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-20). øCambio en el Comando Sur? radiohc.cu La designación del teniente general, Evan Pettus, al frente del estratégico, Comando Sur de EEUU, dada la amplia experiencia de combate del nuevo comandante, podría estar más alineada con la nueva política de seguridad hemisférica presentada por el presidente, Donald Trump. | Pettus asumió el cargo, aunque de forma interina, este 12 de diciembre tras el retiro anticipado del almirante, Alvin Holsey. El Comando Sur pasó a informar directamente de los ataques cinéticos a lo que la Casa Blanca ha bautizado como ´narcolanchas ª y el 15 de diciembre se informó de la jornada más letal desde que se iniciaron…
(2025-12-20). En Matanzas rendirán homenaje a la cantautora Teresita Fernández. radiohc.cu La compañía Teatro de las Estaciones, de la cubana provincia de Matanzas, ofrecerá este sábado un espectáculo artístico en homenaje al aniversario 95 del natalicio de la cantautora cubana Teresita Fernández. | Con el nombre Canciones Viejas Siempre Nuevas, el grupo teatral matancero pretende recrear un concierto con obras menos conocidas de la artista que no merecen quedar en el olvido. | El director de Estaciones, Rubén Darío Salazar, señaló que diciembre es un mes cargado de fechas importantes para la cultura nacional debido al natalicio de referentes de la cultura cubana como Dora Alonso, Alicia Alonso y la pr…
(2025-12-20). Cuba promueve atractivos turísticos en feria internacional de China. radiohc.cu Representantes de las agencias de viajes cubanas Havanatur y Ecotur, y la Cadena Hotelera Cubanacan, promueven este sábado en Haikou los atractivos del destino Cuba en el marco de la Feria Internacional de Viajes de china. | La mayor de las Antillas participa en la CITM 2025 (por sus siglas en inglés) con una delegación encabezada por el viceministro primero del Ministerio de Turismo de la isla, Jorge Alberto García. | Más de mil operadores y representantes de 101 países y regiones se dieron cita en la provincia de Hainan en la exposición profesional de turismo más grande e influyente de Asia. | Esta es la primer…
(2025-12-20). Putin asistirá a reunión del Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático. radiohc.cu El presidente de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, participará este 21 de diciembre en la reunión del Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático en la ciudad rusa de San Petersburgo, informó este sábado el servicio de prensa del Kremlin. | ´El 21 de diciembre de 2025, en San Petersburgo, el presidente de la Federación de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, participará en la reunión del Consejo Supremo Económico Euroasiático ª, señala el comunicado del Kremlin entregado este sábado a la prensa. | Durante la cumbre está previsto debatir cuestiones clave de la agenda de la Unión Económica Euroasiática (UEE) y una mayor profundizació…
(2025-12-20). Canciller de Cuba destaca carencia de argumentos del Secretario de Estado de EEUUs. radiohc.cu Canciller de | El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, destacó la incapacidad del Secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos para explicar las razones por las cuales su gobierno ha dedicado décadas y cuantiosos recursos a intentar doblegar a la isla sin lograrlo, a través de su cuenta en la red social X.
(2025-12-20). 'Lullaby' reaches in UK chart, raises £70k for Palestine. thecanary.co Lullaby, a deeply moving song by Palestinian singer Nai Barghouti, has reached number 5 in the official UK singles chart for Christmas, raising more than £70,000 for Palestinian charities and making it the highest-charting Arabic song in British chart history. The song is a re-imagining of the traditional Palestinian lullaby Yamma Mweel El Hawa, which […] | By