(2025-12-23). Stop Picking On Poor Little Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Stop picking on poor little Israel. It's just sitting there minding its own business trying to do a little genocide in peace while aggressively lobbying your government to crush your freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, and you're OBSESSING about it for NO REASON. | You just hate Jews. That's the only possible reason you could spend so much time obsessing about this one tiny little harmless country: you've got a crazy, irrational fixation on a small abrahamic religion, because you're a weirdo.
(2025-12-23). A musician in Gaza plays for children to help heal war's wounds>. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Gaza: Health Ministry Warns of Critical Medicine Shortages After Two Years of Israeli Genocide and Continued Aid Restrictions. english.almanar.com.lb
rte.ie (2025-12-23). NGOs fear impact of new Israel registration rules
New rules in Israel for registering non-governmental organisations, under which more than a dozen groups have already been rejected, could have a catastrophic impact on aid work in Gaza and the West Bank, relief workers warn.
(2025-12-23). Survivors, lawmakers slam partial release of Epstein files. ecns.cn Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein expressed anger on Saturday after a cache of records from cases against the disgraced financier were released with many pages blacked out and photos censored.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). Russia pledges 'full support' for Venezuela against US 'hostilities'. geo.tv 
(2025-12-23). Cuba considers exclusion from Caribbean Series disrespectful. radiohc.cu The Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation states that its exclusion from the 2026 Caribbean Series, which will now be held in Mexico, disrespectful. | In a statement, the Federation clarified that although the invitation originated in Venezuela, the original host of this edition, it was endorsed by the Caribbean Professional Baseball Confederation (CBPC), the tournament's governing body, of which Cuba is a founding member. | According to the statement, the Caribbean entity has not communicated with the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation "regarding such an important decision, which undermines the established…
(2025-12-23). 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).
(2025-12-23). Report: Climate is central to truth and reconciliation for the Sámi in Finland. grist.org
Earlier this month, the Finnish government
(2025-12-23). Chinese researchers achieve progress in clinical trial of brain-computer interface. ecns.cn A patient suffering from tetraplegia steered a smart wheelchair through the neighborhood with only his thoughts and directed a robotic dog to fetch a food delivery.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). UN Security Council to hold meeting on Iran nuclear deal. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, according to media reports.
(2025-12-23). AstraZeneca in cancer drug deal with Chinese biotech firm. ecns.cn AstraZeneca has entered a global licensing agreement with Jacobio Pharmaceuticals, a Hong Kong-listed Chinese biotech company, to develop and commercialize a clinical-stage KRAS cancer drug candidate, the two companies announced on Monday.
(2025-12-23). The country's largest magnesium supplier shut down. Now what? grist.org 
Only a few years ago, if you popped open a can of soda anywhere in the United States, the container you held more likely than not contained bits of magnesium harvested from the Great Salt Lake. | Now, the country's supply of the critical mineral looks uncertain. The largest producer, US Magnesium, filed for bankruptcy in September. Its half-century-old Rowley smelting plant on the west shore of Utah's famed lake could shutter for good. | The news comes as a relief for many environmental and Great Salt Lake advocates, but it also stokes broader anxieties over the supply chain for a material used in all kinds of…
(2025-12-23). Iran has inalienable right to maintain its nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Russia's permanent representative to Vienna-based International Organizations, Mikhail Ulyanov, says that Iran has the legitimate right to maintain its national nuclear program.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). China plans to play a bigger role in Antarctic governance. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers are reviewing a draft law governing activities and environmental protection in Antarctica as the country steps up efforts to strengthen its polar capacity and participate more deeply in global governance of the continent.
(2025-12-23). Rising Tensions: Protests for Hindu Safety in Bangladesh. devdiscourse.com In a fervent display of solidarity, hundreds of protesters carrying saffron flags gathered to protest against the alleged violence against minority Hindus in Bangladesh. The march, known as 'Hindu Hunkar Padayatra', commenced from Sealdah on Tuesday and aimed to reach the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission.
(2025-12-23). What happens when disaster recovery becomes a luxury good. grist.org 
Every year at the Oscars, attendees leave with gift bags so elaborate they have to be reported as income to the IRS. Luxury skincare, personal training sessions, designer apples that never brown, and extravagant trips are standard issue. But in 2025, Academy Award guests also received a grimmer gift: a yearlong subscription to a white-glove disaster recovery service called Bright Harbor, which has grown popular in the wake of the wildfires that devastated Los Angeles last January. | If your house is destroyed in a fire or flood, the basic logistics of righting your upturned life understandably consume your ful…
(2025-12-23). Xi presents orders to promote two military officers to rank of genera. ecns.cn The promoted officers are Yang Zhibin, commander of the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), and Han Shengyan, commander of the PLA Central Theater Command.
(2025-12-23). Indonesia finalises reciprocal tariff deal with U.S.: minister. ecns.cn Indonesia has finalised details of a tariff deal with the United States, a senior minister said, with the leaders of both countries expected to sign it next month.
(2025-12-23). Russia to respond in kind if U.S. conducts nuclear tests: deputy FM. ecns.cn Russia will respond in kind if the United States resumes nuclear testing, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Monday.
(2025-12-23). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-23). Al-Ahli progress in Asian Champions League with Al-Shorta win. newarab.com 
Goals from Roger Ibanez,
(2025-12-23). Brazen lies told to the public: Why do so many people suspend disbelief, and authorities do nothing? onlineopinion.com.au When governments, universities and media protect falsehoods instead of facts, deception becomes policy and dissent becomes heresy. Australia is living the consequences.
(2025-12-23). China reports major gains in circular economy. ecns.cn China has made significant progress in advancing its circular economy since the implementation of the Circular Economy Promotion Law in 2009, said Wang Dongming, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress.
(2025-12-23). India's Commitment to Sri Lanka's Post-Cyclone Rebuilding. devdiscourse.com External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on a diplomatic mission in Sri Lanka, affirmed India's unwavering dedication to aiding the nation's recovery from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah. Engaging in crucial discussions with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Jaishankar emphasized India's role in the rebuilding process.
(2025-12-23). Iran recasts military doctrine around emerging technologies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — As hybrid and technology-driven warfare replaces conventional threats, Iran's top military commanders are redefining national defense around artificial intelligence, unmanned systems, and advanced indigenous technologies.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). Hainan making a name for itself with Belarusian tourists. ecns.cn China's tropical Hainan island has become a hit among Belarusian tourists according to one of the eastern European country's largest travel agencies.
(2025-12-23). Bengaluru Police Deny Permission for Vijay Hazare Trophy at Chinnaswamy Stadium. devdiscourse.com The Bengaluru Police Commissioner, Seemanth Kumar Singh, announced on Tuesday that the Vijay Hazare Trophy match will not be held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on December 24 due to security issues.
(2025-12-23). Expert: Private enterprises key to implementing policies in technology innovation, industrial development. ecns.cn The recently concluded Central Economic Work Conference held in Beijing emphasized the need to promote deep integration of technological innovation with industrial innovation.
(2025-12-23). South Sudan Reaches a 'Tipping Point' Between Peace and More Violence, UN Envoy Says. passblue.com 
Nick Haysom, the United Nations Secretary-General's special representative for South Sudan, says the war-torn country is at a tipping point where it either finds the political will to properly implement its peace agreement or it plunges deeper into prolonged chaos. Haysom, 73, who also heads the UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), gave a …
(2025-12-23). Exploring overwintering migratory birds in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn Overwintering migratory birds including white cranes spend the winter at white crane islet in Poyang Lake, Shangrao City, east China's Jiangxi Province, on Dec. 22, 2025.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-23). Cambodian death toll from conflict with Thailand climbs to 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — The Cambodian death toll from the border conflict with Thailand has risen to 21, with 83 others being wounded.
(2025-12-23). Zoos keep animals warm to protect against winter chill. ecns.cn As the winter chill settles in, zoos and wildlife parks across China are ensuring their inhabitants that come from the world's warmer climes are kept cozy in the cold months.
(2025-12-23). Five continents, five rhythms in 2025. ecns.cn The year 2025 made it clear that the planet no longer moves in a single rhythm. Each continent lives its own historical tempo, creating a global mismatch — accelerated time in the Global South, regressive time in the Global North, suspended time in Europe, futuristic time in Asia and a state of maximum alert in the Pacific. Five clocks, five pulses and five simultaneous futures.
(2025-12-23). Trilateral Unity: Cyprus, Greece, and Israel Fortify Regional Cooperation. devdiscourse.com Tel Aviv [Israel], December 23 (ANI/TPS): In a significant display of unity, the leaders of Cyprus, Greece, and Israel convened at the Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem, where they reiterated their commitment to enhanced cooperation amidst geopolitical headwinds. The summit underscored the strategic importance of the Great Sea Interconnector project and its potential linkage with the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).
(2025-12-23). Breaking ICE NJ Style: ITA January Push, Proud Boy Intimidation Fail, 60 Minutes Censored CECOT Video Link, Atlantic City Support. fightbackbetter.com 
Reports Please read and engage with the community organizers responding and please join in organizing effective resistance to the terror…
(2025-12-23). Talks with Russia, Ukraine going along okay. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump said that the negotiations involving Russia and Ukraine to resolve the conflict are going along okay.
(2025-12-23). Birder boosts protections in Beijing. ecns.cn When night falls in Beijing, and the world retreats into silence, Terry Townshend knows the predawn darkness is a migrant highway — an invisible river of wings, calls, and journeys spanning hemispheres every spring and autumn.
(2025-12-23). Xi extends congratulations to Chilean president-elect. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping extended his congratulations on Monday to Jose Antonio Kast on his election as Chile's president, vowing to work with the South American leader to carry forward the traditional friendship between the two countries.
(2025-12-23). US president unveils plan for 'Trump-class' battleships to boost American sea power. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump walks past a rendering of the 'Trump Class' USS Deifant, at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025. — ReutersPresident Trump on Monday announced plans for a new "Trump class" of battleships, marking the start of an expanded naval buildup…
(2025-12-23). Bangladesh suspends visa services in India until further notice amid escalating tensions. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: India—Bangladesh relations saw a sharp escalation on Monday after Dhaka suspended all visa and consular services at its diplomatic missions in India amid ongoing violence in Bangladesh, including the shooting of a student leader. Visa operations at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and the Assistant High Commission in Agartala have been halted indefinitely. Notices at both locations cited "unavoidable circumstances" for the suspension, effectively bringing people-to-people travel from India to Bangladesh to a standstill. | The decision comes amid rising unrest in Bangladesh marked…
(2025-12-23). Sixteen days of activism amid the rise of digital harm across Africa. globalvoices.org 
Online harm is shaping public life as strongly as offline violenceGlobal Voices For Kgomotso Modise, a South African journalist covering courts and criminal justice, online harassment has
palestinechronicle.com (2025-12-23). Genocide by Other Means: Palestinian Babies Murdered by Exposure, Not Bombs
"Peace" made on the graves of frozen infants will stand as an indictment, not of the weather, but of humanity. This is not peace; this is a genocide by other means.
thecanary.co (2025-12-22). Far-right Nachala settlers storm into Gaza – with the aim of occupying it This Hanukkah, colonial Zionist settlers from the Nachala movement broke through the Gaza border, and raised the 'Israeli' occupation flags. They said the move was a symbolic first step towards establishing a settlement in Gaza.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-22). Tucker Carlson named 'Antisemite of the Year' for opposing Israel's genocide in Gaza StopAntisemitism announced the designation on Sunday, accusing Carlson of hostility towards Israel after he used his podcast and media appearances to criticise the war and the political influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups in Washington.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
npr.org (2025-12-22). Lawmakers threaten Attorney General Bondi with contempt over incomplete Epstein files Two lawmakers are threatening a seldom-used congressional sanction against the Department of Justice over what they say is a failure to release all of its files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by a deadline set in law.
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.
(2025-12-23). DAILY MEMO: San Bernardino ICE Raid Ends in Another Car Crash. lataco.com ICE once again focused its operations in the Inland Empire with a particular focus on San Bernardino. Other communities outside Los Angeles were also targeted.
(2025-12-23). It is time for good people to act. onlineopinion.com.au Australia did not fail the Jewish community at Bondi. It failed them earlier, when hatred was tolerated, justified and allowed to grow unchecked.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). New employment workers given greater legal protection. ecns.cn China has achieved fruitful results in protecting the rights of flexible workers and people serving in new forms of employment such as food deliverymen and women and ride-hailing drivers, which is of great importance to the realization of high-quality and fuller employment, and also social stability.
(2025-12-23). Trump says it would be 'smart' for Maduro to leave power. newarab.com 
Trump's pressure campaign on Maduro has included
(2025-12-23). President Claudia Sheinbaum defends "legal and transparent" Mexican oil shipments to Cuba. radiohc.cu Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended oil shipments to Cuba, arguing that they reflect a historical relationship between the two nations and are based on humanitarian reasons. | During her morning press conference, the president asserted that "everything is legal and is part of something that has been done with Cuba for a long time." She also announced that Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) will make public the exact figures for barrels shipped and the market price at which they are delivered. | "And it is important that this be known… We are doing this within a legal framework, as a sovereign country, and…
(2025-12-23). Australian PM Invites Israeli President After Chanukah Attack Shock. devdiscourse.com In a diplomatic gesture, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached out to Israeli President Isaac Herzog with an invitation to visit Australia. The call comes in the wake of a distressing attack at a Jewish community Chanukah event held at Sydney's Bondi Beach last week.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). Trump pulls 30 envoys in 'America First' push, critics say it weakens US abroad. geo.tv 
(2025-12-23). Independent Australia's owners say why save IA. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-23). US nuclear-powered submarine enters South Korean port. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — A US Navy nuclear-powered submarine arrived at a naval operations base in Busan on Tuesday.
(2025-12-23). 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).
(2025-12-23). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 23. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 23.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). This Netflix holiday rom-com is secretly an environmentalist fantasy. grist.org 
At first glance, That's why, on the Friday afternoon before Christmas, a few Grist staffers cozied up on their couches to watch a Netflix film our editor-in-chief assured us was actually a climate movie "disguised in holiday romance sappi…
(2025-12-23). Sudan prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN to end war. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Striking the right note to advance climate change action. ecns.cn Her memories of a song especially composed for COP30 by Plant Technology Alliance, a Chinese-initiated global community dedicated to promoting sustainable development transformation through education and innovation, remain fresh.
(2025-12-23). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-23). China's Feng/Huang claim mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals. ecns.cn Chinese Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping win against Chinese Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin to secure the mixed doubles title at BWF World Tour Finals Sunday.
(2025-12-23). Vietnam's Leadership Transition: A Twisted Web of Omissions and Speculation. devdiscourse.com Vietnam's Communist Party concluded a pivotal plenum in Hanoi, leaving the national landscape rife with speculation as no names for top leadership candidates were disclosed. Party chief To Lam, a notable contender for retaining the top post, indicated through a closing speech that party members had voted with substantial support. Final confirmations, however, align with historical discretion, to be unveiled during the January congress.
(2025-12-23). 19 New Apartheid Colonies for the Occupied West Bank. consortiumnews.com The move boosts the illegal expansion drive in the occupied West Bank, where Israeli soldiers and settlers have killed at least 1,039 Palestinians — at least 225 of them children — over the past two years. By Brett Wilkins Common…
(2025-12-23). Beijing set to woo more global brands. ecns.cn Beijing will further enhance its services to attract more international brands in debuting their products and innovating diverse scenarios, in a bid to build itself into an international shopping hub, said an official with the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau.
(2025-12-23). Hong Kong's Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme officially implemented. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme was officially implemented from midnight on Tuesday.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-23). The European sanctions against Jacques Baud: what does this mean for freedom of speech in the EU? gilbertdoctorow.com I assume that the Community is well aware of the savage act of censorship and intended financial ruin directed by EU authorities a week ago against the Swiss intelligence veteran and widely read author on the Russian Way of War, Jacques Baud. I refer you to his Wikipedia entry for details on his career in …
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). Transatlantic rift comes to fore. ecns.cn The decades-old transatlantic alliance is being tested by mixed strains of economic friction, disputes over defense burdens, and even ideological clashes. While experts agree the US-Europe partnership will endure, they warn it is being reshaped by these exposed fissures, a process with global implications.
(2025-12-23). US enhances online vetting for H-1B visas; delayed interviews likely to impact Indian techies. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The United States has announced an expansion of online and social media reviews as part of routine visa screening for all H-1B and H-4 applicants worldwide, regardless of nationality. In a short statement, the US Embassy in India advised applicants to submit their visa applications as early as possible and to be prepared for longer processing times for these categories. | "WORLDWIDE ALERT FOR H-1B AND H-4 VISA APPLICANTS. Beginning December 15, the Department of State expanded online presence reviews to ALL H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of standard visa screening. This vetting is being conducted…
(2025-12-23). Salah snatches added-time winner for Egypt after Zimbabwe scare. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). Al Ain Zoo Celebrates Conservation Success with 390 Newborns. devdiscourse.com Al Ain Zoo in the UAE has ushered in a significant achievement with the birth of around 390 newborn animals by the end of December, a milestone that includes 65% endangered species. This milestone highlights the success of the Zoo's sustainable population initiatives aimed at wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection worldwide.
(2025-12-23). Five killed, one missing as Mexican Navy plane crashes near Galveston, Texas. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Five people were killed on Monday when a small aircraft operated by the Mexican Navy crashed into the waters off the coast of Galveston, Texas, officials said. The plane was carrying eight people at the time of the accident—five fatalities have been confirmed, two occupants survived, and one individual remains missing, according to the Mexican Navy. | The aircraft was on a humanitarian mission involving specialized medical transport when it went down shortly after 3 pm near Galveston, along the Texas coastline, about 50 miles southeast of Houston. | US Coast Guard Petty Officer Luke Baker co…
(2025-12-23). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-23). Chinese premier calls for further efforts to draft outline of 15th Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called for further efforts to formulate a draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.
(2025-12-23). Powerful explosion heard in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Media outlets have reported the sound of an explosion in southern Lebanon, raising concerns over a possible new Israeli attack amid escalating tensions along the border.
(2025-12-23). Shanxi ends province-wide blanket fireworks ban. ecns.cn China's fireworks industry body has voiced support for Shanxi province's decision to scrap a long-standing blanket ban on fireworks and firecrackers, a move that has triggered widespread public debate as Spring Festival approaches.
(2025-12-23). Virat and Rohit: Navigating Domestic Challenges in Indian Cricket. devdiscourse.com As the Vijay Hazare Trophy unfolds, the spotlight shines on Indian cricket titans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With a strategic shift by BCCI, their participation underscores the renewed emphasis on domestic cricket where superstars meet the rising stars on a proving ground of talent and tenacity.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). 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.
(2025-12-23). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-23). China's first fully AI-generated animated film hits the big screen. ecns.cn China's first animated film produced entirely through artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC), "The Reunion Journey," was given a test screening in Beijing on Saturday.
(2025-12-23). Political Titans Unite: Shiv Sena and MNS Forge Alliance for Mumbai Civic Polls. devdiscourse.com The long-discussed alliance between the Shiv Sena (UBT) and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections is likely to be announced shortly. According to Sena leader Sanjay Raut, the official confirmation might occur on Wednesday.
(2025-12-23). Enemy Forces Strike Mays al-Jabal, Demolish House in Overnight Blast. english.almanar.com.lb In a pre-dawn attack, enemy occupation forces struck the town of Mays al-Jabal, deliberately blowing up a damaged house. The demolition occurred at 2: 20 AM, resulting in the structure's total destruction, according to a confirmed report from Al-Manar's correspondent. Our correspondent had earlier reported hearing a large explosion in the town, followed by a second …
(2025-12-23). Iran's Kowsar satellite integrated with Soyuz launcher. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — The upgraded version of Iran's Kowsar satellite has been successfully integrated with Russia's Soyuz launch vehicle, marking a key milestone ahead of its scheduled launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.
(2025-12-23). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-23). 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).
(2025-12-23). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-23). BॠYin Râ: "The Specter of Freedom." Part I. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-12-23). Lebanese Army Forces: First Sergeant Ali Abdullah was martyred in the Israeli airstrike on Monday that targeted a car in the Sidon district. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-23). The Bad River Band is suing to protect its wild rice from an oil pipeline. grist.org
(2025-12-23). From 'fragile five' economy 11 years ago, India on way to becoming world's third-largest economy under PM Modi: JP Nadda in MP. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-23). Claudia Sheinbaum ratifica el apoyo de México a Cuba. cubadebate.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, destacó la relación histórica entre su país y Cuba y subrayó que los acuerdos con la isla en el ámbito energético se realizan en un marco legal. Sheinbaum respondió así a una pregunta sobre el envío de petróleo a la nación caribeña, asediada desde hace más de 60 años por un cerco económico, comercial y financiero.
(2025-12-23). Sheinbaum: La relación México-Cuba es histórica. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum destacó este lunes la relación histórica entre su país y Cuba y subrayó que los acuerdos con la isla en el ámbito energético se realizan en un marco legal.La relación México-Cuba es histórica. México fue el único país que se opuso en el primer momento al bloqueo (impuesto por Estados Unidos). Entonces, independientemente del partido político ha habido relación México-Cuba", enfatizó. | Sheinbaum respondió así a una pregunta sobre el envío de petróleo a la nación caribeña, asediada desde hace más de 60 años por un cerco económico, comercial y financiero aplicado por Washi…
(2025-12-23). Cuba entrega Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 a Juan Piñera. radiohc.cu 
El destacado promotor musical, escritor, guionista, investigador y pianista Juan Manuel Piñera Infante recibió este lunes el Premio Nacional de Enseñanza Artística 2025 que entrega el Centro Nacional de Escuelas de Arte y la Universidad de las Artes (ISA). | El galardón es un reconocimiento a la dedicación y esmero de profesores y personalidades de la cultura cubana en la formación de las nuevas generaciones de artistas y profesionales de las artes. | El homenaje, con motivo del Día del Educador, tuvo lugar en el Aula Magna del ISA, presidido por varias autoridades del sistema de la cultura. | José Loyola Fernánd…
(2025-12-23). Una felicitación sincera de Guinea a Cuba. radiohc.cu Un mensaje de saludo y felicitación al pueblo cubano con motivo del fin de año y al aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución, envió Frédéric Dieudonné Bangoura, embajador de la República de Guinea en La Habana. | En su mensaje, el jefe de Misión de la nación africana expresó sus más sinceras felicitaciones, junto con los deseos de paz, salud, prosperidad y bienestar para todas las familias de la nación cubana.Al cerrar un año marcado por desafíos y esfuerzos colectivos, renovamos nuestros votos de unidad, resistencia y esperanza, convencidos de que los valores de dignidad, justicia social y solidaridad que dis…
(2025-12-23). Cuba honra a los educadores en su día. radiohc.cu 
El papel de la enseñanza en la transformación de la sociedad y la Revolución fue destacado este lunes en el acto nacional por el Día del Educador, encabezado por el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (CCPCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel. | Durante la cita, el mandatario impuso la Orden Frank País de Primer Grado, que homenajea a los educadores con resultados meritorios y que han contribuido de manera relevante en el sector, reconocimiento que se otorga a propuesta del Ministerio de Educación, Mined, y es aprobado por decreto presidencial. Foto: Luis Jiménez | Por…
(2025-12-23). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial para el martes 23 de diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central, correspondiente al segmento III, para el martes 23 de diciembre de 2025.
(2025-12-23). La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026 rendirá tributo a Fidel en su centenario. cubadebate.cu La XX Convención y Feria Internacional Informática 2026, a realizarse del 24 al 27 de marzo próximo en el Palacio de Convenciones de La Habana y el recinto ferial Pabexpo, dedicará parte de sus jornadas al Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en el año de su centenario. El recinto ferial Pabexpo abrirá sus puertas al público el 27 de marzo.
(2025-12-23). Reconocen en Cuba labor destacada de profesores de la Educación Superior. radiohc.cu 
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel participó en la tarde de este lunes en el Acto Nacional de Condecoraciones a profesores destacados de la Educación Superior. | La actividad, que tuvo lugar en el emblemático Memorial José Martí, de la capital cubana, estuvo dedicada al líder histórico de la Revolución, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), en su centenario, así lo dio a conocer el perfil de la Presidencia en la red social X. Foto tomada de @PresidenciaCuba | El doctor en Ciencias, Walter Baluja García, miembro del Comité Central del…
(2025-12-23). En Cuba presentan política para la protección ambiental. radiohc.cu La Oficina de Regulación y Seguridad Ambiental (ORSA) de Cuba dio a conocer este lunes, en La Habana, los principios de la política para la protección ambiental en el país. | ORSA es la autoridad nacional encargada de regular y controlar el cumplimiento de las leyes y demás disposiciones jurídicas y técnicas en materia de protección del medio ambiente en la mayor isla de las Antillas, destacó en conferencia de prensa su director general, Antonio Casanova. | También, el organismo vela por la seguridad química, biológica, nuclear, radiológica y la protección del medio ambiente contra la contaminación, considerando…
(2025-12-23). Migrantes cubanos: De la excepcionalidad a la exclusión. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Trump por primera vez colocó a los inmigrantes cubanos en un limbo legal, que puede conducir a su deportación. De esta manera, ha sido violentada la relación entre los privilegios otorgados a la inmigración cubana, sin parangón en la historia de Estados Unidos, y la función desempeñada por estos migrantes en la política de ese país contra Cuba.
(2025-12-22). Reform mayoral candidate threatens UK journalist, Matt Kennard, for exposing Israel. thecanary.co Independent journalist Matt Kennard has drawn attention to the anti-journalistic actions of Reform candidate Chris Parry: This guy is now the Reform candidate in an upcoming mayoral election For over a year, he's been agitating for UK authorities to detain/arrest me for doing journalism exposing British participation in the Gaza genocide He's a former senior […] | By
(2025-12-22). Anthony Aguilar Wins Sam Adams Award for Integrity. consortiumnews.com After the retired U.S. veteran blew the whistle on the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's "death-trap" aid centers, he's continued to condemn the U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza. A notice from the Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence: We are honored to…
(2025-12-22). Has "Israel" FINALLY Lost the American Right? thealtworld.com Rania Khalek joins Habibi House for one of the most powerful, unapologetic deep dives we've ever had…covering U.S. imperialism, Israel's global influence, media manipulation, and the rise of independent Arab voices in journalism. | From her recent spinal surgery recovery to her fearless commentary on Gaza, Syria, and the American political divide, Rania opens up about her life, her career, and the contradictions of power that define the modern world.
(2025-12-22). Israel's multi-layered regional occupation strategy and Türkiye. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist The spectacle staged by Trump in Egypt approximately two months ago and presented as the 'peace of the century' propaganda never made a realistic contribution to Israel's military objectives in Gaza. Furthermore, despite the terms of the agreement, the people of Gaza have continued to be deprived of humanitarian aid …
(2025-12-22). Palestinian NGOs urge world action on Gaza crisis. plenglish.com Ramala, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian NGO Network called for urgent intervention from the UN and other international institutions to alleviate the grave humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, devastated by two years of Israeli attacks.
(2025-12-22). UNRWA alerta que su cierre agravaría la crisis humanitaria en Gaza y la región. cubadebate.cu El jefe de la agencia de Naciones Unidas para los refugiados de Palestina en Medio Oriente (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini, calificó este domingo de "mito" el argumento impulsado por el gobierno israelí de que la desaparición de la agencia ayudaría a los palestinos, y advirtió que, en ausencia, dejaría sin asistencia básica a millones de personas.
(2025-12-22). Jeffrey Epstein's latest victim is the AI slop trend. thecanary.co 
The latest AI trend had middle-aged men taking endless selfies with celebrities. But this trend might be dead now — as a result of this absolute atrocity of a video in which Jeffrey Epstein meets a series of perverts, freaks, and sex criminals: View this post on Instagram A post shared by i […] | By
(2025-12-22). US confirms ties between Colombia's ex-president and Jeffrey Epstein. colombiareports.com 
Evidence released by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) confirmed ties between Colombia's former President Andres Pastrana and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a partial release of the so-called Epstein Files, the DOJ released an image and a witness statement provided by Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, that said Pastrana invited the sex …
(2025-12-22). Democracy Now! 2025-12-22 Monday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 22, 2025; "Who Are They Protecting?": Rep. Ro Khanna Urges Contempt Charges over AG Bondi's Epstein Redactions; Rep. Ro Khanna on Venezuela Strikes, Zohran Mamdani, Trump-Kennedy Center & More; Israel Approves 19 New West Bank Settlements as State-Sponsored Violence Escalates; "Destroying Knowledge": Michael Mann on Trump's Dismantling of Key Climate Center in Colorado | Headlines for December 22, 2025; "Who Are They Protecting?": Rep. Ro Khanna Urges Contempt Charges over AG Bondi's Epstein Redactions; Rep. Ro Khanna on Venezuela Strikes,…
(2025-12-22). Epstein files row: As Democrats cry foul, Top Trump aide reveals why DoJ release was redacted. hindustantimes.com The Justice Department's latest Jeffrey Epstein document release has ignited public and political outrage after "missing" files and a briefly removed photo showing Donald Trump triggered accusations of a cover‚Äëup. Officials insist images were pulled only to protect victims and later restored, but Democrats, lawyers and survivors say the process failed them again.
(2025-12-22). Trump administration denies cover-up over redacted Epstein files. newarab.com 
Victims of Jeffrey Epstein have expressed anger after a cache of records from cases against the late sex offender were released on Friday with many pages blacked out and photos censored. | Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanc…
(2025-12-22). Venezuela ALBA News 12.22.2025: US Steals a Second Oil Tanker; Mexico's Sheinbaum Demands UN Action to Stop US Conduct; UE union Statement against US War Moves. afgj.org 
UE News: No More Blood for Oil: UE Condemns Military Attacks on Venezuela Our government's escalating attacks on Venezuela are unconstitutional, immoral, and a massive waste of resources. The idea that Venezuela represents a military threat to the U.S. is patently absurd; the use of the U.S. military to carry out lethal attacks on fishing boats…
(2025-12-22). US tanker with Venezuelan oil left for US: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Venezuela has sent a tanker belonging to the US company Chevron with Venezuelan oil to the US amid the seizure of ships under US sanctions in the Caribbean Sea, VP and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez reported.
(2025-12-22). Left Parties In Asia Denounce US Military Threats Against Venezuela. popularresistance.org Left and communist parties across Asia issued a statement expressing solidarity with the people of Venezuela, who are facing unprecedented attacks from the United States with an aggressive military build up in the Caribbean, as well as open threats of invasion. | The statement, dated December 16, notes the concerns over ongoing "military escalation in the Caribbean and the aggression against Venezuela by the imperialist US" and demands the immediate cessation of all such hostile activities. | The statement was signed by the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, the Socialist Party of Malaysia (P…
(2025-12-22). Who stands to benefit from a U.S. war on Venezuela? liberationnews.org 
If Trump's war drive reaches its conclusion and an all-out conflict begins, huge numbers of people in Venezuela and the United States will suffer greatly. But who stands to benefit?>
(2025-12-22). China slams US for 'arbitrarily seizing' foreign vessels in Caribbean. tribune.com.pk 
China on Monday slammed the US for "arbitrarily seizing" vessels of other nations amid escalating tensions in the Caribbean. | "The US practice of arbitrarily seizing other countries' vessels grossly violates international law," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters in Beijing. | "China opposes unilateral, illicit sanctions that have no basis in international law or have no authorization of the United Nations Security Council," said Lin. | The statement from Beijing came as the US forces were pursuing another Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean, and if seized, it will be the third ship intercep…
(2025-12-22). Could Maduro Playing to Trump's Ego Avoid War? fairobserver.com Much ink has been spilled over the seemingly imminent invasion of Venezuela by the United States. Tensions have escalated to the point where it seems nothing may prevent this war. That hasn't kept the Venezuelan dictator from trying. President Nicolás Maduro has already offered Venezuela's natural resources, invited US President Donald Trump to peace talks…
(2025-12-22). Ship carrying 500,000 barrels of Venezuelan oil sets sail for the US. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The Canopus Voyage, a Chevron vessel, departed for Texas, United States, carrying 500,000 barrels of oil, amid ongoing attacks on Venezuelan oil tankers at sea, it was learned today.
(2025-12-22). Experts at oil & weapons-funded think tank: 'Go big' in Venezuela. responsiblestatecraft.org As the U.S.
(2025-12-22). Organización No Cold War denuncia agresión de Trump contra petróleo de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El colectivo No Cold War manifestó su firme oposición al embargo ilegal y a la política de sanciones que sufre Venezuela. La organización denunció que la armada estadounidense realiza agresiones militares en el Caribe mediante ataques a pequeñas embarcaciones.
(2025-12-22). VP Delcy RodrÂguez: US Must Pay Reparations For Stealing CITGO. popularresistance.org At a massive rally in front of Venezuela's national oil company PDVSA headquarters in La Campiña, Caracas, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez condemned the ongoing US aggressions against the country. | In her speech on Friday, December 19, Rodríguez, who is also the minister of hydrocarbons, emphasized that Venezuela has a firm stance of dignity and resistance. She underscored that the country has no outstanding debts with the Trump administration. Rather, Washington owes the Venezuelan people compensation for stealing Venezuelan state assets.
(2025-12-22). Iran, Japan ink MoU to expand trade-economic cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Trade officials from Iran and Japan signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to develop and expand cooperation in the trade and economic fields.
(2025-12-22). K-P schools, colleges to observe zone-based winter vacations. tribune.com.pk 
Winter holidays for Shangla and other upper regions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa begin tomorrow (Tuesday) as examinations conclude. The provincial government has announced holidays for all government and private schools, universities, colleges, and degree-awarding institutions. | According to the notification, the holiday schedule will be implemented based on 'summer and winter zones' classifications to align with the regional weather conditions. | For institutions located in the summer zone or plains, winter vacations will be observed from January 1 to 15, 2026. Given the relatively mild weather in these areas, the…
(2025-12-22). US Confirms It Launched Airstrike During Battle in Somalia Over Village Captured By al-Shabaab. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed on Friday that its forces launched an airstrike near Nuur Dugle, a village in southern Somalia that al-Shabaab captured after a battle with US-backed forces, on December 18. "The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Nuur Dugle, Somalia, approximately 215 km northeast of Mogadishu," AFRICOM said in a press release. …
(2025-12-22). At least three killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon's Sidon. aljazeera.com Deadly Israeli air strike is latest in Israel's near-daily violations of 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
(2025-12-22). 'Experience the key for Australia's Ashes win'. tribune.com.pk 
The wealth of experience in Australia's ranks helped them remain calm in a difficult lead-up to the Ashes, fast bowler Mitchell Starc said after they defeated England on Sunday to win the series with two matches to spare. | Australia wrapped up an 82-run win on day five of the third test in Adelaide to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series and retain the urn, putting an end to the criticism of the team's age profile that dominated the pre-Ashes discussion. | Starc said it was Australia's know-how that proved crucial when injuries to captain Pat Cummins and paceman Josh Hazlewood left them in a precarious…
(2025-12-22). Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest Park Ranger, Dies At 104. newsone.com 
Source: San Francisco Chronicle/Hearst Newspapers / Getty | Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest National Park Ranger, died on Sunday at age 104. | Inspired by the image of…
(2025-12-22). Belarusian People's Congress delegates take key decisions to youth for discussion. eng.belta.by The first open dialogue titled Voice of Youth: Vector for the Future, organized by the Belarusian BRSM Youth Union to discuss the main points of the President's Address to the Belarusian people and the National Assembly of Belarus, as well as the program for social and economic development for 2026-2030, was held at the M. Tank Belarusian State Pedagogical University.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Sheinbaum highlights historic relationship between Mexico and Cuba. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec. 22 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted the historic relationship between her country and Cuba and emphasized that agreements with the island in the energy sector are carried out within a legal framework.
(2025-12-22). Nine bandits killed, 27 arrested in Ghotki operation. tribune.com.pk 
Nine bandits were killed while 27 were arrested in Ghotki, a joint operation by Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) and police, against the Shekhani and Mazari criminal gangs. | The operation was launched after armed bandits abducted 18 passengers from a bus traveling from Sadiqabad to Quetta near Ubauro on the night of December 15, according to a statement by the Sindh Rangers spokesperson. | Abducted passengers were recovered by security forces from the Andhar, Lathani, and Bakhrani areas near Cross Bund Khangarh Chowk. Fleeing bandits were targeted and killed by Rangers and police. These include Abdullah Dashti, Hazar…
(2025-12-22). 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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(2025-12-22). Russian general killed after bomb planted under car goes off, Ukraine involvement suspected. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: A senior Russian general was killed on Monday after a bomb detonated underneath his car in Southern Moscow, police said. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, died from his injuries, Svetlana Petrenko, official spokesperson for Russia's Investigative Committee, said. | Sarvarov was immediately rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder and illegal trafficking of explosives. | "Investigators are pursuing numerous lines of enquiry regarding the murde…
(2025-12-22). Victor Grossman, powerful voice for a better world, dead at 97. peoplesworld.org 
The world is, in many ways, a far better place than it would be had Victor Grossman, a U.S. Communist who defected to East Germany at the age of 24, not lived his incredible life. He died of pneumonia in Berlin on Dec. 17. John Reed, the American Communist and journalist who first became known …
(2025-12-22). Arua youth turn to vocational skills as a pathway to self-reliance. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 170 youth from vulnerable backgrounds in Arua City have completed a three-month vocational training programme, highlighting the growing importance of practical skills development in addressing unemployment and economic vulnerability. The programme equipped beneficiaries with hands-on skills in tailoring, garment cutting and hairdressing, enabling them to pursue self-employment …
(2025-12-22). What Makes US and Ukraine Optimistic About Russia Peace Framework? thinktank.pk As 2025 nears its end, renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the nearly four-year Ukraine conflict have sparked cautious optimism in Washington and Kyiv. Recent high-level discussions in Florida, involving US envoys, Ukrainian representatives, European allies, and Russian officials, have been described as "productive and constructive." Despite deep divisions and no immediate breakthrough, both the United …
(2025-12-22). Sudan's Darfur grapples with severe measles outbreak amid ongoing violence. aljazeera.com MSF official tells Al Jazeera South Darfur hospital 'overwhelmed' by rapid increase in measles cases.
(2025-12-22). Tomgram: William D. Hartung, Talking Diplomacy, Promoting Conflict. warisacrime.org This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To receive TomDispatch in your inbox three times a week, click here. Only recently, the Trump administration released its 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), its look at global "security" at this very moment. As it happens, that document's view of our planet right now was missing just a few passing …
(2025-12-22). Did Kash Patel just say 'America needs to prioritise Israel'? thecanary.co 
A clip of FBI director Kash Patel has gone viral, and it's easy to see why: This has to be satire right t.co/QybiUuTtxO — Jared Shult (@jared_shult) December 21, 2025 Is this a genuine clip, though? And if it is, what's the context? Israel first If you didn't know, the American right has split into […] | By
(2025-12-22). Shanghai AIGC short drama breaks new ground in AI-generated content. ecns.cn A Shanghai-produced micro drama series titled Ling Tan (Adventure of a Ghost) has drawn widespread attention, with its views across multiple online video platforms quickly surpassing 10 million views.
(2025-12-22). Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 34 years in prison for disappearing children. aljazeera.com Sentencing caps yearlong investigation into abuse, disappearance of four children in Guayaquil amid crime crackdown.
(2025-12-22). A 6.6-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea Region>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Papua New Guinea Region, according to the United States Geological Survey. The notable quake took place 42 km NNE of Goroka, Papua New Guinea, on December 22 at 10: 31: 28 UTC at a depth of 107 km.
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(2025-12-22). Romanian World BEYOND War Chapter Holds First Protest Against NATO Military Base. worldbeyondwar.org 
On December 18th, 2025, members of the Romanian chapter of World BEYOND War organized a protest in Kogălniceanu, the locality hosting an important NATO military base.
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(2025-12-22). India donates 10 million Persian manuscripts to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA)-Ten million Persian manuscripts covering Iran history and culture, collected from India by Noor Microfilm Center, have been handed over to the Islamic World Science and Technology Citation and Monitoring Institute (ISC) in Iran.
(2025-12-22). Focus on overseas and domestic EV sales key to future, says think tank. ecns.cn China's auto market is entering a period of high volumes but slowing growth with future expansion increasingly dependent on NEVs and overseas markets, according to forecasts from China EV100, an industry-backed think tank.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). JMPD arrests more than 200 for drunk driving. sanews.gov.za JMPD arrests more than 200 for drunk driving | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 227 motorists for drunk driving. | This after JMPD officers conducted roadblocks, patrols and operations across the city over the past week. | JMPD Chief of Police, Patrick Jaca, emphasised that the arrests are aimed at averting road accidents caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol. | "We are seeing very high numbers of accidents on our roads, and more people are being killed. It is our responsibility to ensure that this does not continue and that we reduce these numbers. | "Each arrest made…
(2025-12-22). Putin calls for joint efforts to prevent falsification of history. eng.belta.by Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for continued joint efforts across the Commonwealth of Independent States to combat the falsification of history. He made this statement at an informal meeting of CIS leaders in St. Petersburg.
(2025-12-22). Video: Police 'strangle' doctor unconscious as she tries to help hunger striker. thecanary.co NHS medic, Olivia Brandon, has accused Surrey Police of strangling her until she lost consciousness. This incident occurred during a protest to secure help for a dying anti-genocide hunger strikers. Brandon was protesting outside Bronzefield prison with other medical professionals. They were demanding an ambulance to treat Palestine Action hunger striker Qesser Zuhrah. The incident […] | By
(2025-12-22). BOC backs high-quality growth in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port officially launches island-wide special customs operations on Thursday and the Hainan branch of Bank of China continues to play a significant financial role in Hainan province's opening-up.
(2025-12-22). Trial opens for anti-racism activist in Tunisia. newarab.com 
The trial for Mosbah, the head of the Mnemty anti-racism association, was arrested in May 2024 and investigated over money laundering, media reported at the time. | Mnemty on Sunday said in a statement that it was operating legally, rejecting "any accusations… of funding from suspicious sources". | It said the inves…
(2025-12-22). Total power generation at BelNPP reaches 55bn kWh. eng.belta.by Since its commissioning, the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant (BelNPP) has generated a total of approximately 55 billion kWh of electricity.
(2025-12-22). Fundamental trends sustaining long-term growth. ecns.cn This closely aligns with the Central Economic Work Conference's emphasis, and provides positive external validation for China's economy to move steadily and sustainably along a path of high-quality development into 2026.
(2025-12-22). Three brothers killed in Nushki shop dispute. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-22). Japan Clears Path to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has taken a decisive step toward restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest by capacity, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster reshaped the country's energy policy. On Monday, the Niigata prefectural assembly passed a vote of confidence in Governor Hideyo Hanazumi, who endorsed the restart last month. The vote effectively removes …
(2025-12-22). Memorial held for victims of Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney. ecns.cn One week after Bondi Beach shooting, a memorial is held to honor the victims at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 21, 2025.
(2025-12-22). China's new APC looks shockingly like Germany's Boxer? Ukraine war may have exposed NATO's secrets. hindustantimes.com China has unveiled a new armored personnel carrier strikingly similar to Germany's Boxer APC, raising concerns about potential copying of Western military technology. Reports suggest some Boxer vehicles supplied to Ukraine may have been captured and studied by Russia, possibly creating a tech pipeline to China. Analysts warn that these clones could target global markets with cheaper alternatives, threatening Germany's defense exports. The Ukraine war appears to be opening a backdoor for the transfer of NATO battlefield secrets, while China accelerates its rise as a military tech power. Explore the full implicatio…
(2025-12-22). China's progress on key SDGs offer replicable model for the Global South. ecns.cn As the world marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a new report reveals that China has achieved several of its Sustainable Development Goals ahead of schedule.
(2025-12-22). Moscow car blast kills Russian general hours after US talks. geo.tv 
Investigators work at the car blast site in southern Moscow on December 22, 2025. Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov, head of the training department within the General Staff, was killed in Moscow on December 22, 2025.— AFPA car bomb killed a senior Russian general in southern…
(2025-12-22). Azerbaijan Intensifies Crackdown on Political Opposition. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Head of the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan Ali Karimli (C) and his supporters hold an unauthorized rally to demand the right to freedom of assembly, in Baku, Azerbaijan, October 19, 2019. | © 2019 Aziz Karimov/Reuters…
(2025-12-22). Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-22). Injury raises doubts over Lyon for Boxing Day Test. tribune.com.pk 
Australia captain Pat Cummins cast doubt on Nathan Lyon's ability to recover in time for the fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne after his side celebrated retaining the urn with two matches to spare against England in Adelaide on Sunday. | The spinner injured his right hamstring on the final day of the third test, which the Australians won by 82 runs to go 3-0 up in the five test series, and left the Adelaide Oval on crutches just five days before the next meeting on Dec. 26. | "It doesn't look great," said Cummins. "Don't know yet, but seeing someone on crutches doesn't really bode well for a test match a week awa…
(2025-12-22). Intl. Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology to be held. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 16th International Conference on Information, Knowledge Technology (IKT 2025) will kick off on Monday and will run till December 25, with scientists from six countries, namely the U.S., Spain, Canada, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and New Zealand in attendance.
(2025-12-22). Chinese researchers uncover record-high evidence of ancient human activity on eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have uncovered a significant Paleolithic site at an unprecedented altitude on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, offering fresh insights into early human migration and adaptability, according to the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2025-12-22). Power system 'stable' as festive season demand approaches. sanews.gov.za Power system 'stable' as festive season demand approaches | Eskom has assured that it will keep the lights on this festive season and meet demand. | In a statement, the power utility said the national power system remains stable and consistently meets "demand as Eskom's generation performance continues to improve". | "The success of the Generation Recovery Plan, combined with the intensified planned maintenance implemented last year, has strengthened the fleet and enhanced operational resilience. | "These achievements position Eskom to reliably meet peak festive season demand, support economic activity and reinfo…
(2025-12-22). Srebrenica: Genocide on Trial. aljazeera.com The horrors of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the war crimes trials that gave birth to the ICC.
(2025-12-22). Health Minister Vows to Prevent Future Strikes as NHS Faces Crisis. devdiscourse.com As hospital doctors returned to work following a five-day strike, Britain's Health Minister Wes Streeting promised to prevent future disruptions in the healthcare system. The strike, initiated by the British Medical Association, focused on pay and working conditions amid one of the NHS's busiest periods.
(2025-12-22). EU extends sanctions on Russia for 6 more months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — The EU Council on Monday extended economic sanctions against Russia for six more months, in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
(2025-12-22). Trump Administration Moves to Kill 5 Major Offshore Wind Projects. truthout.org The Department of Interior abruptly paused the leases for five of the nation's largest proposed off-shore wind projects on Monday. That effectively halts all ongoing off-shore wind development in the United States. The moves come as electricity demand in the U.S. is growing for the first time in years, driven in large part by the data centers needed to fuel the artificial intelligence boom. |
(2025-12-22). Iran end 2025 unchanged in FIFA ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national football team ended 2025 year unchanged in the FIFA World Ranking released on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Palestinian footage proves Israel lied, soldiers executed West Bank teen. thecanary.co A video recording circulated online by Palestinian outlets purports to show Israeli soldiers murdering 16-year-old Palestinian Rayyan Abu Mualla in Qabatiyya, West Bank, at point-blank range while he was simply walking down the street. Footage exposes unprovoked murder by Israeli forces The occupation claims that Israeli forces opened fire on civilians after he allegedly threw […] | By
(2025-12-22). Colombia's government to declare economic emergency after Senate sinks finance bill. colombiareports.com Colombia's government will declare an economic emergency in response to the Senate's refusal to approve the finance bill that sought to secure the revenue needed for the 2026 budget. The Senate decision left a $4.2 billion (COP16.3 billion) hole, which is more than 11% of next year's $142.2 billion (COP547 trillion) budget. According to Finance Minister …
(2025-12-22). Museveni pledges to fight crime, provide night ferry for Kalangala. independent.co.ug 
Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to restore night ferry operations to and from the Ssese Islands and intensify the fight against crime in Kalangala District, saying improved transport and security are critical to trade, livelihoods and overall development of the island communities. The President made the commitment …
(2025-12-22). More than 400,000 Pa. seniors are expected to save with lower Medicare drug prices in 2026. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Common medications for diabetes, heart disease and cancer are about to get cheaper for thousands of Pennsylvania seniors with The lower prices for
(2025-12-22). Three Civilians Killed, 15 Wounded as Syrian Troops, Kurds Clash in Aleppo. news.antiwar.com Just a few days after the Syrian government presented its "final offer" to the Kurdish SDF on integration, the two sides were once again at odds, with fighting reported in the key northern city of Aleppo. At least three civilians were reported killed and 15 wounded in the course of intense fighting at the Sheihan …
(2025-12-22). After COP30, Indigenous narratives are more important than ever. wagingnonviolence.org 
(2025-12-22). Turkey says captured senior IS figure on Afghan-Pakistan border. newarab.com 
The suspect was identified as Mehmet Goren, who allegedly served for the Islamic State Khorasan (IS-K) province, Anadolu news agency said, citing security sources. | Goren had been tasked with organising suicide attacks targeting civilians in Afghanistan, Pa…
(2025-12-22). Carpenter subjected to cruelty. electronicintifada.net Israeli interrogator denailed the prisoners' fingernails to elicit a confession forcibly.
(2025-12-22). When Will Pacific Voices Be Heard? Frontline Fight Against Rising Seas. thinktank.pk In 2025, the Pacific Islands continue to stand on the frontline of the climate emergency, bearing the devastating consequences of a crisis they contributed least to creating. Rising seas force entire villages to relocate, eroding ancestral lands and cultural heritage, while extreme weather disrupts livelihoods and food security. Yet, amid these existential threats, Pacific voices—particularly …
(2025-12-22). California's AB 715 claims to combat antisemitism but is a direct attack on free speech regarding Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Proponents claim that California's AB 715 aims to combat antisemitism by strengthening anti-discrimination laws in public schools, but a closer look reveals it directly targets free speech on Palestine.
(2025-12-22). Cuba: teachers defend Fidel Castro's literacy epic. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban teachers play a decisive role today in realizing the country's project, especially in the implementation of social policies that directly impact the lives of communities, the Minister of Education (MINED), Naima Trujillo, stated.
(2025-12-22). Can Trump convince America of his domestic agenda? strategic-culture.su By W. James ANTLE III | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The economy is the arena where the president must win hearts and minds.
(2025-12-22). Pezeshkian stresses boosting Iran-Georgia coop. in Caucasus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation between Iran and Georgia in the new equations of the Caucasus region.
(2025-12-22). IFRC—ICRC Joint Statement: Upholding and universalizing the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025 – Agenda Item 9.f.: Universalizing the Convention…
(2025-12-22). Hangzhou passes first local law promoting health. ecns.cn Medical workers at the Sijiqing Community Healthcare Center said Hangzhou is moving ahead with plans to establish weight-management clinics or obesity treatment centers at all secondary-level and above medical institutions.
(2025-12-22). Iran to play three friendlies ahead of 2026 World Cup. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — As the Iranian national football team enter the final phase of its preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Football Federation of Iran is planning to arrange three international friendly matches for the national team.
(2025-12-22). Projected population in 2100: Western Europe. strategic-culture.su While Europe's overall population is set to decline, the continent's wealthiest core remains its demographic anchor. This infographic shows how Western Europe's historically affluent nations — including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — are projected to see relatively stable or only modestly declining populations by 2100. A combination of high immigration, stronger birth rates in key countries, and resilient economies enables this region to resist the sharper contractions forecast for much of the continent.
(2025-12-22). Beyond Fukushima: Why China Sees Japan's Nuclear Program as a Threat. thinktank.pk In the volatile landscape of Asia-Pacific geopolitics during 2025, Japan's evolving stance on nuclear matters has ignited fresh anxieties in Beijing, fueling debates over remilitarization and regional stability. As Tokyo navigates threats from neighboring powers while restarting its civilian nuclear infrastructure post-Fukushima, China perceives these moves as veiled steps toward military capabilities that could upend …
(2025-12-22). UK media erases the plight of Palestine hunger-strikers. thecanary.co The UK government and media continue to ignore the six principled Filton 24 political prisoners who are on hunger strike. These hunger strikers bravely use their bodies to make a statement. The hunger strikers, imprisoned for eighteen months now, are being targeted for criticising Israel for slaughtering Palestinians. Labour ministers have been laying low, intentionally […] | By
(2025-12-22). 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. (…) | – |
(2025-12-22). Archaeologist says pomegranate origin traces back to the Iranian plateau. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Pomegranate is not only a plant native to the Iranian plateau, but also a symbol of civilization that has been present in Iranian culture as a symbol of fertility, blessing, and continuity of life, at least since the Iron Age until today, and rituals such as Yalda Night are a direct continuation of this ancient tradition.
(2025-12-22). LIVE: Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon, displaces dozens in Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Israeli strikes hit Sidon district; 100 Palestinians lose homes as Israel tears down residential building.
(2025-12-22). Why is Trump targeting Somali migrants with ICE raids? greenleft.org.au Why is Trump targeting Somali migrants with ICE raids? | Susan Price |
(2025-12-22). 2025 marks decisive reset in Pakistan-US ties: Washington Times. tribune.com.pk 
The Washington Times has described 2025 as a turning point in Pakistan—US relations, citing what it called a dramatic shift in Washington's approach. | The newspaper said President Donald Trump abandoned the long-standing "India First" policy and elevated Pakistan's strategic importance, a change it linked largely to the May conflict between Pakistan and India. | In May 2025, following India's unprovoked attacks, Pakistan launched a calibrated military response, Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, targeting Indian troop concentrations, air assets, and key command infrastructure. Retaliatory strikes neutralized ov…
(2025-12-22). South Lebanon: Three Martyrs in New Israeli Attack. english.almanar.com.lb At least three people have been martyred in an Israeli attack near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, in a new aggression in violation of the ceasefire that ended the Israeli war on Lebanon in late 2024. Al-Manar correspondent reported an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle on Quneitra Road in the southern Sidon district. …
(2025-12-22). The $35 Billion Question: Did Egypt Trade Energy Security for Cash? uwidata.com By Islam Farag, from Cairo / Egypt The announcement by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approving a $35 billion gas export deal to Egypt from the Leviathan natural gas field, located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Haifa, came as a shock to many who do not closely follow Egyptian-Israeli relations. Perhaps the …
(2025-12-22). Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Car Bomb Kills Lieutenant General Sarvarov NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Car Bomb Kills Lieutenant General Sarvarov | NewsX World This interview from midday today comes in the middle of their hourly news bulletin. My participation comes in two segments. The first is at minute 13 and following. It deals with the latest announcements from Denmark that Greenland is their business alone and …
(2025-12-22). Hollywood Labor Adds Star Power To Starbucks Workers' Strike. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, California – A warm cup of coffee can ease an early morning on film and TV sets, but cultural workers are rebuking Starbucks as they show solidarity with striking union baristas. Hollywood actors added their voices to the thousands supporting the nationwide unfair labor practice (ULP) strike by Starbucks workers at a rally on Dec. 16. | The "Red Cup Rebellion"—the name given to the Starbucks strike—is well underway, after over 1,000 union baristas began it on Nov. 13, protesting what they called Starbucks' historic union-busting and its failure to finalize a fair contract.
(2025-12-22). 'Anywhere in seconds': instant payments in Africa hit nearly $2 trillion. independent.co.ug 
Once a premium service, instant payments, now worth nearly $2 trillion USD according to a new report, are a financial lifeline for everyday use throughout Africa. The surge is powered by lower transaction costs and rising smartphone use that enables even low-income users to transact in real time. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Five …
(2025-12-22). Ambitious goals in Belarus' innovation development program till 2030. eng.belta.by The state program has been worked out taking into account proposals of scientists and experts on improving the scientific sphere as well as results of fulfilment of the previous program for the 2021-2025 period.
(2025-12-22). Displacement camp running out of supplies for people fleeing Sudan's war. aljazeera.com Authorities say they don't have enough food, tents, and equipment to accommodate everyone fleeing Sudan's war.
(2025-12-22). Pakistan U19 mentor Sarfaraz calls India's conduct 'unethical' in Asia Cup final. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Under-19 cricket team mentor and former national captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has strongly criticised India's conduct during the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 final, describing it as "unethical" and contrary to the spirit of the game, while praising his own side for responding with professionalism and sportsmanship. | Pakistan delivered a commanding all-round performance in the final, defending a mammoth 348-run target and bowling India out for 156 in 26.2 overs to clinch their maiden ACC U19 Asia Cup title with a resounding 191-run victory at the ICC Academy in Dubai. | Speaking at a media conference in Isla…
(2025-12-22). Israeli drone strike kills three Lebanese near Sidon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- An Israeli drone strike killed three people after hitting a vehicle near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Monday, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry and the state-run National News Agency.The strike occurred on the Aqtnit—Quneitra road, about 10 kilometers south of Sidon, setting the vehicle ablaze and leaving it completely charred. Lebanese security sources identified the victims as Hassan Issa, Ali Abdallah, and Mustafa Ballout, without disclosing their affiliations.Israel confirmed the operation, stating that the strike targeted Hezbollah operatives allegedly involved in violations of…
(2025-12-22). MAGA civil war ERUPTS as Netanyahu heads to Washington Ep. 141. thealtworld.com MAGA civil war ERUPTS as Netanyahu heads to Washington | Ep. 141…
(2025-12-22). Volkswagen factory shutdown symbolizes Germany's economic decline. infobrics.org Germany is no longer the engine of the European economy and will not be so in the near future.
(2025-12-22). Netanyahu To Seek Trump'S Approval For Attacks On Iran. popularresistance.org Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will reportedly ask US President Donald Trump to greenlight a new assault on Iran to target its ballistic missile program, NBC News reported on 21 December. | Citing a person with direct knowledge of the Israeli plans and four former US officials, NBC reported that Netanyahu is expected to present options for a renewed attack in a meeting between the two leaders tentatively scheduled for 29 December at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Miami, Florida. | "Netanyahu is expected to make the case to Trump that Iran's expansion of its ballistic missile program poses a threat that cou…
(2025-12-22). Delivering Under Fire: How Nova Post Became a Wartime Success Story in Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu Business as Usual Under Air Raids On a November morning in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, an air raid siren pierced the routine bustle at a Nova Post branch, forcing staff and customers into a concrete shelter. Minutes later, with the all-clear sounded, employees returned to the counter and resumed sorting parcels. The drill …
(2025-12-22). Australian authorities: 'paid actors' spreading antisemitism from abroad/ By Max Blumenthal. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: Canada's Disgrace: "Ottawa Supports Illegal Coalition Tasked with Destroying Syria and its People" Canada: The Ottawa Shootings and the Derogation of Constitutional Rights. Did Zebaf-Bibeau Act Alone? — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization…
(2025-12-22). Cinema Museum reviews Kiarostami's "Fellow Citizen" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Abbas Kiarostami's 1983 medium-length documentary "Fellow Citizen" was shown at the 45th "Documentary Nights" program of the Cinema Museum of Iran in the north of Tehran on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Three killed in Israeli strike on vehicle in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
Three people were killed in an Israeli air strike near Sidon in south Israel has kept up Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said Monday's strike on a vehicl…
(2025-12-22). Duffy leads New Zealand to victory against West Indies. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand crushed West Indies by 323 runs on Monday to win the third Test at Mount Maunganui and seal a 2-0 series victory, with Jacob Duffy's five-wicket haul proving crucial. | The hosts set a target of 462 and bowled out the tourists for 138, wrapping up the innings four overs after tea following a dramatic collapse either side of lunch. | Duffy finished with 5-42 and was backed up by Ajaz Patel, who claimed 3-23, while opener Brandon King top-scored for West Indies with 67. | New Zealand's Devon Conway scored 227 and 100 in two innings, while captain Tom Latham scored 137 and 101 ⚪ the first opening pai…
(2025-12-22). L.A. TACO's First Annual 'Taquero of the Year Award' Goes To . . . lataco.com The Oscars of the taco world is going to a taquero who stood up for first responders and inspired us with words of compassion, all while serving a mean surf-and-turf taco in a masa wasteland.
(2025-12-22). On Uganda's human development record. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | If you want to understand the quality of life lived by the people of any country, the measure, or most widely used standard, is the Human Development Index (HDI). It is published annually by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), ranking nearly all countries. This makes it the …
(2025-12-22). Belarus hosts over 218,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2025. eng.belta.by A total of 1,250,276 European residents have visited Belarus since 15 | April 2022 (Belarus waived visa requirements for citizens of Lithuania | and Latvia and individuals holding non-citizen status in Latvia on 15…
(2025-12-22). What changed for deep-sea mining in 2025? Everything. grist.org 
For more than a decade, In 2021, the company went public, opening at $11.05 per share. Then its stock plummeted as global regulators debated what rules to impose on sea bed mining, hitting $0.55 a share at its lowest point. Last week, the company'
(2025-12-22). Belarusian Energy Ministry reveals power grid reconstruction plans in 2026-2030. eng.belta.by Belarusian Energy Minister Denis Moroz spoke about the power grid renovation plans over the next five years as he talked to journalists before the start of an on-site session of the House of Representatives Council.
(2025-12-22). Forged by fire, sustained by inheritance. ecns.cn A pivotal moment in the career of Zhu Bingren, a seasoned copper artist, came after a fire in 2006 that took place at a project he was involved in, in Jiangsu province. The blaze consumed the eaves of the first floor of a pagoda inside the Tianning Temple of Changzhou, when the construction work was nearing completion.
(2025-12-22). New Zealand concludes free trade agreement with India. geo.tv 
Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon shakes hands with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi before their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, March 17, 2025. — ReutersOver half of products duty-free from day one.New Zealand to offer 1,667 temporary work visas…
(2025-12-22). The Prison Rape Elimination Act Isn't About Sex. It's About Power And Accountability. newsone.com 
Source: South_agency / Getty | Most people don't know what the Prison Rape Elimination Act is. | If they've heard of it at all, it's likely through headlines framing it as an "LGBTQ prison policy" now being rolled back by the Trump administration. That framing is dangerously incomplete — and it allows something far more consequential to happen quietly. | The
(2025-12-22). PBOC rolls out one-off credit repair policy to help individuals rebuild credit. ecns.cn The policy applies to single overdue amounts of no more than 10,000 yuan ($1,420) generated between Jan 1, 2020, and Dec 31, 2025, provided the debts are fully repaid by March 31, 2026."ÄÄ"ÄÄIf repayment is completed by Nov 30, 2025, the related overdue information will be removed starting Jan 1, 2026.
(2025-12-22). Dave Chappelle Clowns Charlie Kirk Supporters In New Netflix Special: 'He's No MLK'. newsone.com 
Steve Marcus / Dave Chappelle | One person who does not fear being canceled is Dave Chappelle, as he continues to prove he is immune to calls to send him to the internet gulag. | Following
(2025-12-22). Russia calls Florida talks 'constructive'. ecns.cn A Kremlin envoy says peace talks on a US-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine conflict were pressing on "constructively" in Florida.
(2025-12-22). CSTO countries discuss expansion of information and analytical cooperation. eng.belta.by Moscow hosted consultations of the heads of press services (information | departments) of the foreign ministries of CSTO member states on 22 | December. Attending the event were also representatives of the CSTO | Secretariat, the Joint Staff, and the Parliamentary Assembly of the…
(2025-12-22). Fierce clashes reported btw HTS-led regime forces and SDF. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Local media in Syria have reported fierce armed clashes between HTS-led regime led by self-declared president Jolani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in Aleppo on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Bondi shooters conducted training ahead of attack, police say. newarab.com 
The two suspects in a
(2025-12-22). Facing Backlash and FTC Probe, Instacart Ends Pricing Experiments In Wake of Groundwork Report. commondreams.org This morning, Instacart
(2025-12-22). Palestine Action hunger strikes: What are their demands? aljazeera.com As a months-long hunger strike persists, calls for immediate government intervention grow louder.
(2025-12-22). Comicomment: Returning to militarism leads only to self-destruction. ecns.cn "No U-turn" is not a slogan but a warning written into history through painful experience. History does not forgive those who drive against its course. Attempts to reverse it only lead to instability, collapse, and ultimately self-destruction.
(2025-12-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2025-12-22). Iranian photographers honored in UNICEF's 2025 Photo of the Year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Two Iranian photographers received special recognition for their impactful work at the UNICEF Photo of the Year 2025, announced earlier this week.
(2025-12-22). Punjab local government polls to be held on party basis, LHC informed. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab government has informed the Lahore High Court that the upcoming local bodies elections in the province will be held on party basis, in accordance with the section 68 of the Punjab Local Government Act 2025. | The statement came during a hearing on a case challenging the legality of the Act. The court, which is hearing a petition filed by Jamaat-e-Islami for holding elections on party basis, sought clarification from the Election Commission regarding the conduct of the elections. | The government's lawyer argued that under Section 68 of the Election Act, elections must be held on a party basis. The c…
(2025-12-22). 'La migra llevó a mi papa': How immigration enforcement is affecting Delaware students long before the school bell rings. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Before a child ever opens a textbook, their day may already be heavy. | For students who are children of immigrant parents, learning often happens with a quiet but constant weight in the back of their mind — fear that a parent may not be home when the school day ends. It's an anxiety that can be triggered by a simple knock at the door, or the stress of carrying adult worries in a child's body. Homework becomes difficult when the home turns chaotic. | Classrooms feel di…
(2025-12-22). WATCH: Indian doctor thrashes patient after verbal exchange. geo.tv 
An Indian doctor thrashes a patient in Indira Gandhi Medical College of Shimla. — X/@manaman_chhinaA disturbing incident at an Indian hospital has raised serious safety concerns after a doctor thrashed a patient who had visited for an endoscopy procedure.A video…
(2025-12-22). Trump's Attack on Weather Center Would End Lifesaving Meteorological Research. truthout.org On December 16, USA Today broke the news that the Trump administration was planning to eliminate the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). According to a tweet by Russell Vought, an architect of Project 2025 and current director of the Office of Management and Budget, the administration had determined that the Colorado-based center was a hub for "climate alarmism. |
(2025-12-22). Israel, Greece and Cyprus deepen security and energy cooperation in trilateral push. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israel, Greece, and Cyprus agreed to strengthen security cooperation and deepen coordination on defense, energy, and economic projects, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday following a trilateral summit in Jerusalem.Speaking at a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, Netanyahu said the three countries were expanding their partnership to protect borders and critical maritime routes, while advancing strategic infrastructure and energy links between Europe and the Middle East.In a joint declaration, the leaders…
(2025-12-22). Belarus' border service expects increase in passenger traffic across EU border during holiday period. eng.belta.by In Belarus, the period from 25 to 28 December are days off. In this regard, passenger traffic across Belarus's borders with Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia is expected to increase.
(2025-12-22). Former WTO chief economist: China likely to evolve into a major center of demand. ecns.cn China has made "important and long-lasting contributions" to the global trading system and is expected to see a significant evolution in its role over the next decade, according to Robert Koopman, former chief economist of the World Trade Organization.
(2025-12-22). Trump has always hated offshore wind. Now he's moving to kill it. grist.org 
The Department of Interior abruptly paused the leases for five of the nation's largest proposed offshore wind projects on Monday. That effectively halts all ongoing offshore wind development in the United States. | The moves come as electricity demand in the U.S. is growing for the first time in years, driven in large part by the data centers needed to fuel the artificial intelligence boom. The Biden administration issued the leases to help meet that demand and as part of its goal of shifting the country away from fossil fuels and toward more renewable energy sources. | "This so-called 'pause' on offshore wind…
(2025-12-22). Gold prices hit record highs in global, local markets. tribune.com.pk 
Gold prices climbed to historic highs on Monday in both international and domestic markets, driven by strong safe-haven demand and sustained buying momentum. | In the international bullion market, spot gold rose 1.7% to $4,413.01 per ounce by 0955 GMT, after touching a record high of $4,420.01 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery gained 1.4% to $4,446.70 per ounce. | Following the global rally, gold prices in Pakistan surged to record levels. The price of gold per tola jumped by Rs6,200 to reach a historic high of Rs462,362. | Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs5,315 to…
(2025-12-22). Iran closely monitoring all enemy movements: Army chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Emphasizing vigilance and preparedness, Army chief Hatami warned that Iran's military is committed to confronting all hostile activities with unwavering resolve.
(2025-12-22). Winter solstice golden magic illuminates Beijing's 17-Arch Bridge. ecns.cn The 17-Arch Bridge offers an amazing sight under the warm glow of the sunset, at the Summer Palace in Beijing, drawing tourists and photography enthusiasts to capture photos.
(2025-12-22). 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?
(2025-12-22). Iraqi security forces conduct intelligence operation in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iraq's security forces have carried out a rare special operation inside Syrian territory, arresting two key suspects linked to the transfer of weapons and terrorist elements toward Iraq, a senior Iraqi security official said.
(2025-12-22). Italy wants military to stay in Lebanon after UNIFIL leaves. newarab.com 
Italy said Monday it intends to keep a military presence in "Even after (the peacekeeping force) UNIFIL, Italy will continue to do its part, supporting with conviction the international presence and supporting the capacity development of the Lebanese armed forces," Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said during a visit to Lebanon, according to a statement. | Asked by…
(2025-12-22). A Big Oil PR Firm Helped Top UK Cultural Institutions Defend Fossil Fuel Sponsorships. popularresistance.org Sadler's Wells, a top performing arts theatre in London, hired one of the United Kingdom's biggest public relations agencies — and one with close ties to the oil industry — to help it defend a sponsorship deal with Barclays. | Brunswick Group — whose clients have included oil giants BP, Shell, and Aramco, as well as Barclays, a major financier of fossil fuel development — drafted a May 23 letter to the Financial Times defending corporate sponsorships of the arts, and signed by Sadler's Wells and 10 other leading UK cultural institutions, according to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) reque…
(2025-12-22). Iran set to launch three locally built satellites on Dec. 28. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — The Head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) has vowed that three domestically built satellites are scheduled to be launched into space on December 28.
(2025-12-22). Christmas in Times of Genocide. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-22). Assam on High Alert Amid Bangladesh Unrest. devdiscourse.com Assam has been placed on 'high alert' due to the recent unrest in Bangladesh, stated Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. In conversation with reporters, Sarma emphasized that the state government is actively observing the situation across the border.
(2025-12-22). ICE Wants To Reopen Notorious California Prison. popularresistance.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." | The resolution comes after months of organizing by local and regional residents and a coalition of faith-based organizations, advocacy groups, and those who were imprisoned in FCI Dublin.
(2025-12-22). Breaking: The Trump Administration Protects U.S. National Security by Pausing Offshore Wind Leases. wattsupwiththat.com The Department of Energy in a 2024 report stated that a radar's threshold for false alarm detection can be increased to reduce some clutter, but an increased detection threshold could cause the radar to "miss actual targets."
(2025-12-22). 44.6m children vaccinated nationwide as 2025's final anti-polio drive concludes. tribune.com.pk 
The final nationwide anti-polio campaign of 2025 has concluded successfully, with more than 44.6 million children vaccinated across Pakistan, marking a significant step in the country's ongoing efforts to eradicate the disease, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. | According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), the campaign, conducted from December 15 to December 21, 2025, achieved its targets nationwide. | Official figures released by the National EOC show that approximately 22.9 million children were administered polio drops in Punjab, while around 10.6 million children were vaccinated in Si…
(2025-12-22). Will France's New Nuclear Carrier Dominate the Seas by 2038? thinktank.pk In a decisive move to bolster its strategic autonomy and maritime dominance, France has greenlit the construction of a cutting-edge nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, known as the Porte-Avions Nouvelle Génération (PA-NG). Announced in late December 2025 during a visit to French forces abroad, this ambitious project marks a significant investment in national defense amid rising global …
(2025-12-22). Ukraine settlement talks enter third day in Miami. tribune.com.pk 
The Kremlin toned down expectations ahead of a third day of Ukraine settlement talks in Miami Sunday, saying proposed changes to the plan to end the war were a non-starter. | Washington last month stunned Ukraine and its European allies by presenting a 28-point plan to end the war, widely seen as caving in to the Kremlin's key demands, which has since been redrafted following Kyiv and Europe's involvement. | But the Kremlin is unlikely to accept the changes, as it already called them "unconstructive," based on details available publicly. | Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev "should receive information about what ha…
(2025-12-22). "Oscar Music Winners" film concert to be staged in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The "Oscar Music Winners" Film Concert will be held at the Espinas Palace Hall in Tehran on December 29.
(2025-12-22). Art created by night and time. ecns.cn Artist Assoukrou Ake (right) and Christine Cayol, founder of Yishu 8, at the opening ceremony of Ake's solo exhibition in Beijing, What Shines Behind the Night.The exhibition presents 26 works created during his residency in the capital and runs through Jan 11."ÄÄ"ÄÄAke is one of the recipients of the 2024 Yishu 8 French Young Artists Award.
(2025-12-22). Israel issue lurks in background at MAGA 'Turning Point' meeting. newarab.com 
Turning Point USA held a landmark conference last week, its first since the Turning Point is a highly divisive right-wing movement in the US, often criticised as a forum for Islamophobia and racism, although the group insists it represents the conservative mains…
(2025-12-22). China Changes Everything: A Book Review. orinocotribune.com By Steve Lalla — Dec 20, 2025 | A new book edited by Kyle Ferrana, China Changes Everything, bills itself as an anthology by "social justice activists, journalists, and commentators" and brings together chapters about the People's Republic of China written by prominent left-wing analysts, including Arnold August, Roger Harris, Radhika Desai, Carlos Martinez, Gerald Horne, Lee Siu Hin, Margaret Kimberley, Danny Haiphong, KJ Noh, Sara Flounders, and many more. | The publication covers a comprehensive range of subjects in the ongoing "China debate" and includes chapters on such hot topics as China's relation t…
(2025-12-22). Cross-Ideological Coalition to Congress: Rein in Trump's National Guard Deployments. commondreams.org Last Thursday, five organizations from across the ideological spectrum
(2025-12-22). North Korea warns Japan not to seek nukes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — North Korea has lashed out at Japan after a senior official reportedly suggested that the country needs nuclear weapons…
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). In 'Famished,' Anna Rollins links the deprivation of purity culture and diet culture. anabaptistworld.org Growing up Southern Baptist in West Virginia in the 1990s and early 2000s, Anna Rollins heard one message clearly: Your body is a liability. Like many evangelical Christian women raised at a time when secular America became consumed with diet culture and evangelicalism sought to control young women through purity culture, Rollins tried to transcend her body altogether, restricting her eating and exercising obsessively.
(2025-12-22). Trump national security logic: rare earths and fossil fuels. responsiblestatecraft.org The new
(2025-12-22). Pakistan to sell $4 billion of arms to Haftar's Libya force. newarab.com 
The deal, one of Pakistan's largest-ever weapons sales, was finalised after a meeting last week between Pakistan military chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Saddam Khalifa Haftar, deputy commander-in-c…
(2025-12-22). Cuba reiterates willingness to take part in Eurasian Economic Union. plenglish.com Havana, Dec. 22 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel reiterated Cuba's willingness to participate more actively in the Eurasian Economic Union. Speaking at the Eurasian Economic Council meeting (on-line) Diaz-Canel noted:…
(2025-12-22). Iranians celebrate Yalda Night at Hafez Tomb in Shiraz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranians gathered at the mausoleum of the renowned Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz to celebrate Yalda Night, one of Iran's oldest and most cherished cultural traditions.
(2025-12-22). Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works. sanews.gov.za Deputy Ministers visit Brits water treatment works | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, David Mahlobo and Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, are conducting an oversight visit to the Brits Water Treatment Works in the North West. | The Brits Water Treatment Works is a critical infrastructure project of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) aimed at strengthening water provision for the Madibeng Local Municipality and surrounding areas. | "The Brits Water Treatment Works is a key bulk water supply infrastructure project, funded by the Department of Water and Sanitation through the Regional…
(2025-12-22). CBS's Bari Weiss spikes Trump-critical documentary, outraging journalists. thecanary.co Earlier this year, professional Israel supporter Bari Weiss became the head of CBS News. We know this wasn't because of her journalistic talent or experience, which means it must have been her willingness to grovel before power. Now, everyone's suspicions have been confirmed: 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi warns that @bariweiss is turning them into […] | By
(2025-12-22). Public unity thwarted enemy's plans in 12-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — The 12-day war with Israel ended in failure for Tel Aviv, as Iran's popular unity and swift public response thwarted attempts to spark internal unrest, IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini says.
(2025-12-22). Tanqueray takes Showtime to Jinja's newest gem. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is an art to living magnificently, and it begins with knowing when to pause. In a year that has demanded constant energy, Tanqueray invited guests to trade the Kampala hustle for the rhythmic relaxing vibes of the Nile. Over the weekend, the Showtime Destination Experience arrived in Jinja, …
(2025-12-22). 'La migra llevó a mi papa': How immigration enforcement is affecting Delaware students long before the school bell rings. whyy.org What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Before a child ever opens a textbook, their day may already be heavy. | For students who are children of immigrant parents, learning often happens with a quiet but constant weight in the back of their mind — fear that a parent may not be home when the school day ends. It's an anxiety that can be triggered by a simple knock at the door, or the stress of carrying adult worries in a child's body. Homework becomes difficult when the home turns chaotic. | Classrooms feel di…
(2025-12-22). Pakistan young-guns shine bright. tribune.com.pk 
Deepesh Devendran went for a lofty shot, the ball hanging in the Dubai air for a brief, dramatic moment before Ahmed Hussain settled under it and completed the catch. With that simple act, Pakistan were crowned Under-19 Asia Cup champions. It was not just a victory; it was a statement. Beating India by 191 runs in a final is no ordinary achievement—it is the kind of result that echoes for years. | What made the triumph even more striking was the context. Just a week earlier in the same tournament, India had defeated Pakistan by 90 runs. That loss planted seeds of doubt, and many wondered how the Green Sh…
(2025-12-22). Netanyahu Dodges Calls for Official Inquiry into October 7th Events. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing mounting pressure as he refrains from establishing a government committee to investigate the significant events of October 7th and their aftermath. This situation continues to fuel concerns about the government's handling of the Al-Aqsa operation. Instead of advancing a governmental inquiry, Netanyahu, backed by his right-wing majority in …
(2025-12-22). Thailand FM slams 'rushed' Trump-brokered truce as fighting kills 40. tehrantimes.com Thailand and Cambodia will resume border talks this week to secure a lasting ceasefire, Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Monday, stressing that progress requires detailed negotiations rather than public statements.
(2025-12-22). The "President of Peace" Prepares for War: The Donroe Doctrine Hits Home. juancole.com (
(2025-12-22). Climate Fundraising Update: Hope amid Doom. wattsupwiththat.com "Climate activists are in denial. A great reset is underway…. But are they willing to emotionally reject their prior thinking for cause?"
(2025-12-22). Belarus, Russia review roadmap in machine tool sector. eng.belta.by The Industry Ministries of Belarus and Russia discussed cooperation in key industrial sectors at a joint meeting in Moscow—é…
(2025-12-22). Fare enough: profits help fuel robotaxis. ecns.cn China's autonomous driving industry is accelerating toward the commercialization of autonomous taxis, as leading enterprises optimize their technological frameworks and business models to meet growing market demand.
(2025-12-22). Inside Vietnam's Leadership Transition. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's ruling Communist Party will convene its 14th five-yearly congress from January 19—25, a tightly choreographed political event that will determine the country's top leadership and policy direction through 2030. The congress comes at a pivotal moment, as Vietnam navigates slowing global trade, rising geopolitical pressure and ambitious growth targets. How Vietnam's Leadership Is Chosen …
(2025-12-22). Prison Health Care Continues to Deteriorate Under Donald Trump. covertactionmagazine.com Donald Trump, at the start of both his first and second terms, said that he would order the Department of Justice (DOJ) to clean up its act in the area of prison health care. Trump also pledged to push states to improve health care in their prison systems. That has not happened. And to make …
(2025-12-22). The limits of pragmatism: Persistent fragility in US-PGCC ties. tehrantimes.com SHANGHAI – The year of 2025 saw a new rapprochement between the U.S. and PGCC countries. U.S. President Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar in May while Qatari Emir and Saudi Crown Prince visited the U.S. in the second half of the year. The reasons behind the latest warming-up could be numerous, but the most important should be that the two sides have simultaneously taken pragmatic approaches in their policies toward the other. And pragmatism will underline the relations between the two in the future.
(2025-12-22). Dhaka dismisses New Delhi's remarks on protest outside Bangladesh High Commission. geo.tv 
Police personnel hold a barricade against protesters in New Delhi. — Reuters'Akhand Hindu Rashtra Sena' holds protests outside Babgladesh HC.Miscreants allowed to carry out activities outside HC perimeters.Dhaka's FO terms protest "unjustifiable" and "highly regrettable".Amid…
(2025-12-22). Expressway expands regional linkage. ecns.cn A 319.7-kilometer expressway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is set to open by the end of December, regional transport authorities announced.Guo Sheng, Party secretary of Xinjiang's transport department, said the expressway will ease long-standing traffic bottlenecks that have constrained coordinated development between northern and southern Xinjiang.
(2025-12-22). Air China, Minsk Airport celebrate 10 years of cooperation. eng.belta.by This year marks the 10th anniversary since the launch of regular Air China flights to Minsk. More than 425,000 passengers have been transported to Belarus on Air China regular flights over this time.
(2025-12-22). Bangladesh unrest: Another student leader shot in Khulna amid rising political violence after Hadi's killing. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Bangladesh witnessed a fresh spike in political violence on Monday after a senior labour leader of the National Citizens Party (NCP) was shot in Khulna, intensifying concerns over deteriorating law and order amid ongoing unrest. Md Motaleb Sikder (42), a key figure in the NCP's labour front, sustained a head injury after being fired upon around 12.15 pm at a house in the Sonadanga locality of Khulna. Party sources said Sikder serves as the central organiser and Khulna divisional convener of Jatiya Sramik Shakti, the workers' wing affiliated with the NCP.The shooting comes at a time when Bangladesh…
(2025-12-22). Europeans may not love Trump — but many agree with him. strategic-culture.su By Mick HUME | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The "weak" elites he attacks are the real enemies of European democracy. | There has…
(2025-12-22). Bringing New magic: Natalya Kochanova visits social and pedagogical center in Minsk. eng.belta.by Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova visited the social and pedagogical center with a shelter in Zavodskoy District of Minsk to wish children happy holidays as part of the Our Children charity campaign.
(2025-12-22). Panchenko: While Lukashenko built factories, Ukrainian politicians destroyed the country. eng.belta.by In Ukraine, politicians have been destroying, selling, and betraying the | country for 30 years, Ukrainian journalist Diana Panchenko said in a | new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-12-22). Bondi attack suspects held 'tactical' training before shooting. tribune.com.pk 
Two men accused of carrying out Australia's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades conducted "tactical" firearms training in the New South Wales countryside ahead of the Bondi Beach attack, police alleged in court documents released on Monday. | Father and son Sajid Akram and Naveed are accused of targeting a Hanukkah event at Bondi Beach last week, killing 15 people. Police said the pair undertook firearms training and rehearsed movements in what authorities described as a "tactical manner", with images showing them firing shotguns. | New South Wales Premier Chris Minns speaks during a press conferen…
(2025-12-22). AAIN bets on incubation systems to unlock scalable youth enterprise growth. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As policymakers and development financiers search for scalable solutions to Uganda's youth unemployment challenge, the African Agribusiness Incubators Network (AAIN) is advancing a market-driven proposition: that weak incubation systems, rather than a shortage of entrepreneurial ideas, remain one of the biggest constraints to enterprise growth. AAIN, a pan-African network …
(2025-12-22). How sanctions undermine Iran's health system: Stanford health policy researcher explains. tehrantimes.com Despite claims that sanctions against Iran include humanitarian exemptions, the country's health system continues to face severe and systemic disruption, says Dr. Ruth M. Gibson, a Stanford University health policy scholar specializing in the global health impacts of sanctions. In this interview, Gibson explains how legal ambiguity, financial restrictions, and over-compliance by banks and suppliers effectively block Iran's access to essential medicines, medical equipment, and hospital supplies.
(2025-12-22). Wheelchair user completes historic bungee jump in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-22). Dome of Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine restored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A restoration and conservation work has been completed for on the dome of the Shah Nematollah Vali shrine in the city of Mahan in Kerman province, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Orban slams EU's Ukraine policy: 'Sanctions crushed Europe, not Russia'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has sharpened his long-standing criticism of the European Union's approach to the war in Ukraine, warning that Brussels' decisions are placing an increasingly heavy burden on European citizens.
(2025-12-22). PM: New strategy of Belarus' Development Bank must align with national five-year plan. eng.belta.by The strategic plan of the Development Bank of Belarus through 2030 must be aligned with the priorities and objectives of the five-year program for social and economic development, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said during a meeting of the supervisory board of the Development Bank of Belarus.
(2025-12-22). China's commercial satellites accelerate global connectivity. ecns.cn The company has also reached relevant cooperation agreements with Brazil's State-owned telecommunications company TELEBRAS and Thailand's National Telecom Public Co Ltd, among others, according to Li.
(2025-12-22). Cuban minister highlights education's impact on the world. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban education system, free and inclusive, continues to have an impact in Latin America and the world, Education Minister Naima Trujillo, on the occasion of Teacher's Day in the Caribbean nation, stated.
(2025-12-22). Shakib Shines as MI Emirates Clinch Third Consecutive Win Over Desert Vipers. devdiscourse.com In a decisive clash at the Dubai International Stadium, MI Emirates registered their third consecutive win in ILT20 Season 4, defeating table-toppers Desert Vipers by four wickets. A resolute bowling performance, highlighted by Shakib Al Hasan's exceptional spell, restricted Vipers to a modest 124, setting a manageable target for the Emirates.
(2025-12-22). Senior Russian general killed in Moscow car bomb explosion. tehrantimes.com A Russian general was killed by a car bomb in southern Moscow on Monday, Russian investigators said, adding that they suspected Ukrainian special services could have been behind the attack.
(2025-12-22). PSX ends subdued as KSE-100 slips 200 points amid cautious trade. tribune.com.pk 
The Pakistan Stock Exchange wrapped up Monday's session on a subdued note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index ending slightly in the red as investor sentiment remained cautious in the absence of strong triggers to drive a decisive move. | Trading activity stayed largely range-bound with the index touching a day's high of 172,167 and a low of 170,859, indicating a lack of strong directional conviction. Participants appeared selective, opting for stock-specific positions rather than broad-based exposure. | Sector-wise performance was mixed throughout the session. While selling pressure was largely seen in the bank…
(2025-12-22). Turning Point USA held its AmericaFest conference. Here's what happened. aljazeera.com Turning Point USA's first AmericaFest without Charlie Kirk reveals ideological rifts within the conservative movement.
(2025-12-22). DOJ Official in Charge of Crypto Investigations Was Invested in Crypto Himself. truthout.org Before Todd Blanche could be confirmed as the second-highest official at the Justice Department, he had to satisfy the concerns of ethics officials. Blanche, President Donald Trump's personal attorney during his New York criminal trial last year, was a cryptocurrency investor with holdings of between $159,000 and $485,000, records show. To prevent possible violations of the federal… |
(2025-12-22). Air India 777 aircraft turns back after drop in engine oil pressure, says regulator. geo.tv 
An Air India Boeing 777-300ER plane is towed at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, US, November 30, 2018. — ReutersPilots shut down engine, aircraft lands safely in Delhi.DGCA orders probe into Air India Boeing 777 incident.Engine oil pressure drops to zero after…
(2025-12-22). Ana Luisa Curbelo León: "Un maestro, aun fuera de la escuela, nunca deja de ser maestro" cubadebate.cu Hay oficios que se ejercen y otros que se encarnan. El magisterio pertenece a estos últimos. No es solo una profesión: es una manera de mirar el mundo, de habitar la cotidianidad y de relacionarse con los otros. En el Día del Educador, Cubadebate conversa con Ana Luisa Curbelo León, espirituana, maestra de corazón y de herencia.
(2025-12-22). Díaz-Canel destaca rol esencial la Unión Económica Euroasiática. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, destacó este domingo durante una reunión del Consejo Económico Supremo Euroasiático el papel de ese organismo como baluarte del multilateralismo, la concertación, la cooperación y el diálogo entre las naciones.
(2025-12-22). Instituto de Neurología y Neurocirugía inicia consulta especializada para secuelas post-Chikungunya. cubadebate.cu A partir de este lunes 22 de diciembre, a las 9: 00 a.m., el Instituto de Neurología y Neurocirugía pondrá en marcha una consulta especializada, sin precedentes en Cuba, para atender a pacientes que padecen secuelas posteriores a la fiebre chikungunya. El servicio estará dirigido fundamentalmente al manejo del dolor neuropático, las afecciones articulares y las parestesias.
(2025-12-22). Bari Weiss just handed Trump a 'kill switch' for news it doesn't like. responsiblestatecraft.org CBS's new controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes story that was set to air last night about the torture and other horrid conditions at CECOT, the El Salvador megaprison to which the Trump administration has send hundreds of deportees over the last year.. Weiss's
(2025-12-22). Barca's Raphinha, Yamal strike in Villarreal win. tribune.com.pk 
Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal on Sunday. | Brazil international Raphinha won and converted an early penalty before Villarreal's Renato Veiga was sent off before half-time for a late lunge on teenager Yamal. | The 18-year-old slotted home Barca's second midway through the second half, as Hansi Flick's side restored their advantage on Real Madrid, second, and won an eighth consecutive league game. | Villarreal are fourth after Atletico Madrid moved ahead of them with a 3-0 win at Girona earlier on.
(2025-12-22). Baltimore: Rest in Power Comrade Lee Patterson! wibailoutpeople.org 
Peoples Power Assembly Struggle — La Lucha for Socialism We at WI BOPM have been friends with the Baltimore People's Power Assembly for years. Brother and Comrade Lee Patterson was always on the front lines inspiring the fights against poverty, racism and war and demanding a people's world, a socialist world. We'll carry on his …