(2025-12-23). Sudan prime minister takes his peace plan to the UN to end war. newarab.com 
(2025-12-23). People sheltering at Sudan displacement camp say they 'pray for peace'. aljazeera.com Every day, dozens of displaced people, mostly women and children, are arriving at a camp near Kosti, Sudan.
(2025-12-23). Israel's war on Gaza has made genocide an accepted weapon of war. We're already seeing it in Sudan. mondoweiss.net 
Israel's genocide in Gaza set a global norm that views extermination as a 'natural' part of how nations and paramilitary groups wage war. We are already seeing this in Sudan.
(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). Belgium joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel. newarab.com 
Belgium on Tuesday joined a case brought by The UN's highest court, based in The Hague, said in a statement that Brussels had filed a declaration of intervention. | But Belgium's intervention does not mean it fully supports South Africa's accusations, nor that it defends Israel, but that it intends…
(2025-12-23). Who's the Real Outlaw at Sea? Trump's Tanker Grab vs. the Houthis' Anti-Genocide Blockade. counterpunch.org 
The United States has now intercepted multiple Venezuelan oil tankers as part of its escalating aggression against Venezuela, while also destroying dozens of small boats in the Caribbean and Pacific under the banner of "drug enforcement," killing over 100 people whose identities the U.S. has obscured. At the same time, the Trump administration has threatened
(2025-12-23). Hunger-striker's family demands reversal of "cruel" move to distant prison. thecanary.co 
The family of anti-genocide political prisoner and hunger-striker Heba Muraisi have demanded that the authorities move her back to Bronzefield prison in Surrey, near her family and friends, after the government transferred her 200 miles north in a transparently punitive measure. The demand comes as an apparently coordinated campaign among the right-wing, pro-Israel press targets […] | By
(2025-12-23). Stop Picking On Poor Little Israel. thealtworld.com 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. Stop saying it's actually about all the wars and atrocities and apartheid and starving children and lobbying and pr…
(2025-12-23). Greta Thunberg arrested at Palestine Action protest. thecanary.co The police have arrested activist Greta Thunberg at a protest to un-proscribe Palestine Action. Thunberg was holding a sign which read: I support Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Canary (@thecanaryuk) She is the latest activist to be arrested by British police amidst an […] | By
(2025-12-23). Austerity and alignment to Washington: Two years of President Javier Milei. peoplesdispatch.org 
Thousands of Argentines endured high temperatures as they took to the streets on December 18 to protest the labor reform of Javier Milei's far-right government. The call to action by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) was supported by several trade unions, which claimed that the measure seeks to destroy workers' rights to benefit big business: "This reform will only deepen poverty, social exclusion, and job insecurity. We will not give up our fight for decent work," The government has justified the measure by citing an alleged need to mod…
(2025-12-23). "Anti-Semitism" fabricated to Advance Zionist Agendas/ By Max Blumenthal. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: Canada's Disgrace: "Ottawa Supports Illegal Coalition Tasked with Destroying Syria and its People" — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization 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). 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). UN Hosts Country Heads in New York City at a Big Cost, Insiders Say. passblue.com 
The United Nations Secretariat hosted more than a hundred of its resident coordinators for an annual gathering that some insiders say cost the organization about a million dollars. The event was held at the headquarters in New York City as the UN is grappling with its worst financial crisis in 80 years and is negotiating …
(2025-12-23). Divorce cases soar as digital age hits family bonds in Rawalpindi. tribune.com.pk 
The centuries-old tradition of family-arranged marriages in Rawalpindi district is facing an unprecedented crisis, largely attributed to the pervasive influence of social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Messenger, which have pushed the family system to the brink of collapse. | From January 1 to date this year, a total of 15,198 new cases and petitions—including divorce, khula, family disputes, maintenance claims, recovery of dowry articles, household expenses, and child custody matters—have been filed in the district's 44 family courts. During the same period, the number o…
(2025-12-23). WFP presses alarm button on Afghanistan's hunger crisis. tribune.com.pk 
The UN World Food Programme predicts that the number of children suffering from food shortages in Afghanistan could reach around 4 million, with malnutrition among children at its highest level in decades. The report published its findings on December 16, 2025, mapping areas where food insecurity and acute malnutrition range from alert to critical. | According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report for Afghanistan, three million more women, men, and children face acute hunger or worse compared to the 14.8 million last year. The IPC system assesses degrees of food insecurity, c…
(2025-12-23). Trump reiterates stopping Pakistan-India war, praises CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
President Donald Trump, in an event at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida on Monday, reiterated his claims that he helped prevent a war between Pakistan and India in May 2025. He praised Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, calling him a "highly respected general". | "We stopped a potential nuclear war between Pakistan and India," Trump said in response to a question, alongside Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Navy John Phelan. | The US president mentioned that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credited him with saving lives through his intervention and mediation. | "You kn…
(2025-12-23). Katz threatens new Israeli settlements in Gaza despite ceasefire. newarab.com 
Israeli Defence Minister His threats came as the latest indication that Israeli forces would never fully withdraw from Gaza, despite th…
(2025-12-23). War And Plunder On The DR Congo Escalate Under 'Peace Agreement'. popularresistance.org The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is a country in central Africa the size of Western Europe and rich in arable land and minerals, including those critical to the military industrial complex, such as cobalt and coltan. Since the CIA-backed assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, the DRC has been ruled by puppets who answer to the United States and its allies. 2025 has been a devastating year for the DRC. Clearing the FOG speaks with Maurice Carney, the executive director of Friends of the Congo, about the occupation by Rwandan forces, mass displacement of millions of people, and the recent 'peace agreem…
(2025-12-23). Israeli forces demolish shops in raids near occupied East Jerusalem. aljazeera.com Commercial premises among buildings facing demolition as military incursions intensify near Qalandiya and Kafr Aqab.
(2025-12-23). WWIII: GERMANY APPROVES €50 BILLION IN MILITARY PURCHASES IN RUSH BEFORE 2029. trendsjournal.com The German government approved a €50 billion package to purchase military equipment as the country rushes to bolster its forces before 2029, when it thinks it needs to be prepared for a war with Russia.
(2025-12-23). Hostile elements exploiting internal fault lines through proxies: CDF Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir said the country faces wide-ranging and persistent challenges, warning that hostile elements are increasingly adopting indirect and ambiguous tactics — including the use of proxies — to exploit internal fault lines rather than engaging in direct confrontation. | Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir made the remarks during his visit to the National Defence University (NDU), where he interacted with civil and military participants of the ongoing National Security and War Course, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services P…
(2025-12-23). Iran's missile power still unused, ready to confront enemy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — A senior Iranian Armed Forces spokesman says that the country's naval, ground, and missile capabilities are fully prepared to confront any potential scenario, stressing that Tehran has not used its true missile power yet.
(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). 'If India targets Bangladesh…': Pakistan leader issues war threat. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A youth wing leader of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's party, the Pakistan Muslim League (PML), has issued a warning to India, claiming that Pakistan would respond militarily if Bangladesh were attacked.Speaking in a video message on Tuesday, PML leader Kamran Saeed Usmani said any attack on Bangladesh's sovereignty would trigger a response from Pakistan's armed forces and missile systems. He claimed that Pakistan would not tolerate what he described as India's attempt to impose its "Akhand Bharat ideology" on Bangladesh.Usmani alleged that Bangladesh was being pushed under India's ideolog…
(2025-12-23). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. counterpunch.org 
The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters. On December 17, Assange submitted a criminal complaint to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and Swedish Crimes Unit. The legal complaint
(2025-12-23). UN reports on complex situation in Gaza. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) Around 16,000 patients are currently waiting to be evacuated from Gaza Strip, and restrictions on the delivery of humanitarian aid continue, the United Nations (UN) reported.
(2025-12-23). Young people urged to steer clear of drugs and alcohol abuse. sanews.gov.za Young people urged to steer clear of drugs and alcohol abuse | As festive season celebrations get underway, the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has called on young people to avoid alcohol and substance abuse. ⚪ The department warns that while this period is often one of "celebration, rest and social connection," it also gives rise to troubling and dangerous behaviours that can turn joy into tragedy. ⚪ "[It] is also a period that consistently records increased levels of alcohol and substance abuse, which contribute to road accidents, crime, family conflict, unsafe sexual behavio…
(2025-12-23). Israeli defence minister vows military to remain in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that Israel's military would never fully withdraw from the Gaza Strip for security reasons and that a civilian-military army unit would be established in the Palestinian enclave. | Under a US-backed peace plan signed by both Israel and Hamas in October, the Israeli military is meant to gradually withdraw completely from the coastal enclave, and Israel would not re-establish civilian settlements there. | "We are located deep inside Gaza and we will never leave all of Gaza. There will never be such a thing. We are there to protect, to prevent what happened," K…
(2025-12-23). Gobierno mexicano planteará su posición sobre Venezuela en Consejo de Seguridad. radiohc.cu La presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum reiteró hoy la posición de México en rechazo a cualquier intervención en Venezuela y adelantó que su país planteará con firmeza esta postura en una reunión del Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU. | Héctor "Vasconcelos, nuestro embajador (en las Naciones Unidas), hará una participación. Ayer estuve platicando con Roberto Velasco, que está ahora encargado de Relaciones Exteriores, y va a hacer su participación de manera muy firme de lo que piensa siempre México", aseveró la mandataria. | En un contexto marcado por las amenazas militares de Washington contra Caracas, la jefa del Ejecutivo…
(2025-12-23). Gaza's third Christmas in the dark, but faith endures. thecanary.co Christmas is around the corner but for the people of Gaza there will be no lights for the third consecutive year. Amid intense suffering, displacement, and loss, the joy that prevailed before the war has been crushed. Churches, typically decorated during the festive season by Christian communities in Gaza, have become places where people grieve […] | By
(2025-12-23). Resistance Does Not Die In Prison: We Stand With the UK Hunger Strikers! Sign Petition. wibailoutpeople.org 
SIGN PETITION HERE: tinyurl.com/2588zwvn December 23, 2025 We, the undersigned organizations, stand in unequivocal solidarity with the six Palestine Action—affiliated prisoners on hunger strike in the UK: Qesser Zuhrah, Amu Gib, Heba Muraisi, T Hoxha, Lewie Chiaramello, and Kamran Ahmed, who, on day 53, are facing the increasing likelihood of death. We also salute Jon …
(2025-12-23). Palestine Action hunger strikers launch legal action against UK government. aljazeera.com Lawyers of the group threaten court proceedings as top ministers refuse to meet them to discuss the protesters' welfare.
(2025-12-23). Keir Starmer's threat of legal action against Roman Abramovich is financially grubby not to mention illegal. strategic-culture.su The Europeans have already died on a similar hill through their failed attempt to expropriate Russian sovereign assets held in Euroclear to support a so-called reparations loan to Ukraine. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us…
(2025-12-23). Russia pledges 'full support' for Venezuela against US 'hostilities'. geo.tv 
A US military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the US Coast Guard, days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, east of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea December 20, 2025….
(2025-12-23). Iran at forefront of providing support to refugees. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over the past four decades, Iran has been one of the top countries hosting the largest number of refugees and migrants, despite many challenges facing the country.
(2025-12-22). High five club of shopping in China. ecns.cn China's push to foster international consumption center cities — first introduced in the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), piloted in the five Chinese cities of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin, and Chongqing, and supported by targeted policies from the Ministry of Commerce — has enhanced the country's consumer environment globally.
(2025-12-23). DSTI supports SIU investigation into maladministration allegations. sanews.gov.za DSTI supports SIU investigation into maladministration allegations | The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) has pledged its support to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) as the corruption busting unit investigates allegations of serious maladministration and improper or unlawful conduct in the affairs of the department. ⚪ This after President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a proclamation authorising the SIU to conduct an investigation into procurement in relation to four specific project funding agreements for vaccine research and development. ⚪ The unit said the contracts were entered into by o…
(2025-12-23). Muni University Seeks 700 Acres for Expansion. plusnews.ug 
Muni University is seeking an additional 700 acres of land to support its expansion, citing inadequate infrastructure amid a growing student population. The university has formally petitioned Arua City Council for allocation of the extra land. The request comes at a time when the institution is grappling with limited space for physical development. Currently, the university's …
(2025-12-23). Masaka Leaders Ask Museveni to Curb Voter Intimidation. plusnews.ug 
Leaders of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Masaka City and Masaka District have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to rein in voter intimidation, which they say is undermining their mobilisation efforts ahead of the next general election. The leaders say NRM supporters are facing threats and harassment because of their political affiliation, forcing …
(2025-12-23). Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of US blockade. aljazeera.com Government of President Nicolas Maduro denounces US seizure of oil tankers as illegal acts of piracy.
(2025-12-23). Kitgum District Approves Uniform PTA Fees to Improve School Performance. plusnews.ug 
Kitgum District Council on Monday approved a policy to harmonize Parent—Teacher Association (PTA) contributions across all 91 government-aided primary schools in the district. Currently, PTA payments vary widely among schools, with some institutions charging significantly higher fees than others. This disparity has resulted in unequal access to educational resources, extracurricular activities, and learner support services. The …
(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.
(2025-12-22). 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). Nebbi PWDs Call for Direct Government Scholarships. plusnews.ug 
Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Nebbi District have appealed to the government to introduce direct education scholarships to support their learning and improve their livelihoods. They say direct scholarships, particularly for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and other learning centres, would allow beneficiaries to choose courses that suit their abilities while helping …
(2025-12-23). Malaysia's BRICS Partner Status Boosts Global Standing, Economic Resilience. infobrics.org Malaysia's participation as a BRICS Partner Country is expected to support faster, more stable and resilient economic growth while strengthening the country's standing internationally, according to the Foreign Ministry…
(2025-12-23). Global Complicity: Who Kills in the Congo? counterpunch.org 
To understand why this violence persists, it is necessary to look beyond Congo's borders. What unfolds in the DRC is not merely a local or regional conflict, but a transnational project sustained by states, corporations, and markets far beyond its borders.
(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
(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). 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). 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). 5 Pakistani police personnel killed in 'gun and bomb' attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) — Five Pakistani police personnel were killed on Dec 23 when their van was ambushed in a bombing and shooting attack in the country's north-west, provincial police said, as Pakistan struggles with a resurgence of violence.
(2025-12-23). Bangladesh violence: Islamist parties, Yunus' delusional claims against India ahead of polls exposed. hindustantimes.com Bangladesh's interim Yunus government faces student unrest, Islamist violence and lynchings as BNP and Jamaat‚Äëe‚ÄëIslami jostle for power with Awami League sidelined and Sheikh Hasina in India. HT's Shishir Gupta explains how 1971, anti‚ÄëIndia narratives, attacks on minorities and great‚Äëpower meddling could reshape Dhaka's politics and India's security calculus. Tune in to this segment of Point Blank and join us next week for more.