(2025-12-25). Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermon. aljazeera.com Global wars are 'leaving behind rubble and open wounds', pontiff says.
(2025-12-25). Anthony Aguilar Wins Sam Adams Award For Integrity. popularresistance.org We are honored to give this year's award to Anthony Aguilar (LTC, USA, ret.) for exposing some of the more egregious brutalities of the genocide in Gaza, including the U.S. role. | Asked why he has spoken out about what he witnessed — like the corralling of starving people into four distribution sites and sometimes shooting them indiscriminately. Aguilar explained, when | "I hung up my uniform. I didn't hang up my oath to the Constitution." | A 25-year Army Special Forces veteran, Aguilar agreed to work with the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" with the thought that "there is nothing more Christian than feedi…
(2025-12-25). Pope Leo condemns Gaza conditions in unusually direct Christmas sermon. tribune.com.pk 
Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus. | Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world. | Leo, celebrating his first Christmas after being elected in May by the world's cardinals to succeed the late Pope Francis, has a quieter, more diplomatic style than his predecessor and usually refrains from making political…
(2025-12-25). Video: Gaza's Christians mark first Christmas since fragile ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Gaza's Christians reflected on the loss they've experienced after two years of Israel's devastating war.
(2025-12-25). Pope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing. al-monitor.com Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Russia and Ukraine to find the "courage" to hold direct talks and spoke of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza in his first Christmas message.The US pope, who was elected by fellow cardinals in May after the death of his predecessor pope Francis, also condemned the "senselessness" of war and the "rubble and open wounds" it leaves behind.
(2025-12-25). Israel accuses Hamas of violating Gaza truce, says it will respond. al-monitor.com Dec 24 (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas on Wednesday of violating the Gaza ceasefire agreement after a military officer was wounded by an explosive device in Rafah and Israel vowed retaliation.His office said in a statement that Hamas must fully uphold the October agreement, noting that it envisaged the militant group being removed from power in Gaza as well as demilitarisation and deradicalisation of the territory."Israel will respond accordingly," the statement added.
(2025-12-25). Wednesday 12/24: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-25). One excavator, 10,000 bodies, a sea of rubble: inside Gaza's effort to retrieve and bury its dead. mondoweiss.net 
Under the relative calm of a ceasefire, Civil Defense crews in Gaza are undertaking the monumental feat of recovering thousands of bodies still trapped under the rubble.
(2025-12-25). In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza. al-monitor.com By Joshua McElweeVATICAN CITY, Dec 25 (Reuters) – Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon on Thursday, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus.Leo, the first U.S. pope, said the story of Jesus being born in a stable showed that God had "pitched his fragile tent" among the people of the world. "How, then, can we not think of the tents in Gaza, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold?" he asked.
(2025-12-25). Turkey, Hamas discuss Gaza ceasefire second phase, Turkish source says. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday met with Hamas political bureau officials in Ankara to discuss the ceasefire in Gaza and advancing the agreement to its second phase, a Turkish Foreign Ministry source said.The source said the Hamas officials told Fidan that they had fulfilled their requirements as part of the ceasefire deal, but that Israel's continued targeting of Gaza aimed to prevent the agreement from moving to the next phase.
(2025-12-25). First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival. aljazeera.com Christians in Gaza celebrate Christmas after two years of Israel's war and enduring pain, displacement and destruction.
(2025-12-25). Why Can a Jew Call for Mass Killings but I Can't Say 'Good Morning, Gaza'? portside.org Why Can a Jew Call for Mass Killings but I Can't Say 'Good Morning, Gaza'? |
(2025-12-25). LIVE: Sound of Israel's bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza. aljazeera.com Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.
(2025-12-25). While Bethlehem Holds First Full Christmas Since Genocide Began, Little to Celebrate in Gaza. juancole.com (
(2025-12-25). Netanyahu coalition pushes contentious Oct. 7 attack probe, families call for justice. al-monitor.com By Maayan LubellJERUSALEM, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Israel's parliament gave the initial go-ahead on Wednesday for a government-empowered inquiry into the surprise October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas on southern Israel rather than the expected independent investigation demanded by families of the victims.Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has resisted calls to establish a state commission to investigate Israel's failures in the run-up to its deadliest day and has taken no responsibility for the attack that sparked the two-year Gaza war.
(2025-12-25). Reuniting With Family in Gaza During the Break Between Bombings. theintercept.com 
Many displaced Palestinians struggle to maintain their daily lives under harsh conditions amid the rubble left by Israeli attacks in Gaza City on Dec. 22, 2025. Photo: Khames Alrefi/Anadolu via Getty Images | From the very beginning of the genocide, I barely left my room. Three waves of
(2025-12-25). Israeli Occupation Intensifies: Defense Minister Vows Permanent Gaza Presence as Settler Violence Escalates in West Bank. scheerpost.com Israeli actions in the occupied territories are escalating, with dire consequences for Palestinian civilians. Defense Minister Israel Katz has signaled a permanent occupation of Gaza and the potential expansion of settlements, while in the West Bank, settlers attacked a Palestinian home near Samu, gassing children and killing livestock, highlighting the ongoing impunity and humanitarian toll …
(2025-12-25). Israel reveals settlement plan in northern Gaza after committing over 857 ceasefire violations. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz unveiled on Tuesday, December 23, a Katz added that these outposts will replace the "With God's help, when the time comes, also in northern Gaza, we will establish pioneer groups in place of the…
(2025-12-25). Discovery of million more potential Epstein documents delays further releases. geo.tv 
(2025-12-25). Andrew's daughters join UK royals for traditional Christmas Day service. scmp.com Britain's Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie attended the royal family's traditional Christmas Day church service ‚Äåon Thursday, while their father Andrew, recently stripped of his titles ‚over ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was absent. | King Charles and Queen Camilla led senior royals to a church in Sandringham in eastern England, about 110 miles (175 km) northeast of ‚Å London, greeting well-wishers in crisp winter weather.
(2025-12-25). James Bradley: Domino Theory and media lies for imperialist wars, from Vietnam to Venezuela. strategic-culture.su Best-selling American author James Bradley talks about his latest book, Precious Freedom. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Jame…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Who's The Real Outlaw At Sea? popularresistance.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 a naval blockade of Venezuela—a sovereign country with which the United States is not at war. | How can Washington claim the right to seize or blow up vessels, disrupt maritime trade, and kill civilian boaters—while bombing Yemen and condemning it…
(2025-12-25). Venezuela Warns The World About US State-Sponsored Attacks And Piracy. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sent a letter on Monday to the heads of state of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as to the 194 nations that make up the United Nations General Assembly. The document, read by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil from the Yellow House in Caracas, warns of an escalation of aggression by the US government that threatens to destabilize the security of the entire region and the international legal order. | The letter's central complaint focuses on the US military's so-called "Operation Southern Spear," a naval and air deployment that includes the presence of nuclear submari…
(2025-12-25). When sanctions fail, power turns to seizure: The unraveling of the western coercive order. scheerpost.com By Peiman Salehi for the Cradle The recent escalation in US—Venezuela tensions is often framed narrowly in tactical terms: the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, new sanctions targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle, and a publicized diplomatic exchange with Moscow. Individually, these developments appear episodic. Together, they signal the decay of a coercive model that no longer delivers, …
(2025-12-25). US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report. aljazeera.com A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of 'military options'.
(2025-12-25). Brazil: Global antifascist forum a strategic space for struggle against the far right and imperialism (plus statement: Reject US aggression on Venezuela). links.org.au 
The Second Meeting of the International Committee projected the 2026 Antifascist Conference as a strategic space for unity, solidarity, and struggle against fascism and imperialism.
(2025-12-25). President Maduro: Overwhelming Support Against US Imperialism Despite UNSC Stalemate (+Iran). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( "The Security Council is providing overwhelming support to Venezuela and the right to free navigation and free trade," said Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro during a televised event this Tuesday, December 23, at the Poliedro de Caracas, referring to US acts of piracy against oil tankers. He reiterated that "no one will be able to…
(2025-12-25). Cabello Warns Trinidad Against Allowing US Attacks on Venezuela: "We Will Respond" orinocotribune.com The Vice President for Policy, Citizen Security and Peace, Diosdado Cabello Rondón, lamented the belligerent stance of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in facilitating the use of her country's territory by the US and its military apparatus to attack Venezuela. | "We hear this lady from Trinidad, who is still high on alcohol, allowing Trinidad to be used against Venezuela," he said in La Guaira state, where he inaugurated the Police Coordination Center of the Bolivarian National Police. | The minister for Interior, Justice and Peace also emphasized that, in the face of this hostile posture…
(2025-12-25). What World was Jesus born into? A Historian describes the turbulent Times of the real Nativity. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line "all is calm, all is bright". | We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. Countless Christmas cards depict the Holy Family — starlit, in a quaint stable, nestled comfortably in a sleepy little village.
(2025-12-25). The Afterlife of Empire Cape to Cairo, Darfur to Kivu. independent.co.ug 
How Old Empires Rebranded Themselves and Learned to Rule Through Chaos COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | On Christmas Day in 1497, Vasco da Gama rounded the southern tip of Africa. He named the land he encountered Natalis—Portuguese for Christmas. Today, it is known as KwaZulu-Natal. Da Gama's voyage opened a new maritime artery linking …
(2025-12-25). Trump takes Christmas Eve shot at 'radical left scum'. newarab.com 
US From his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, the Republican spent the day before Christmas spreading some yuletide cheer. He participated in NORAD Santa tracker calls and sent Christmas greetings to American troops worldwide. | Trump did not share that same bonhomie with rival Democrats. | "Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is d…
(2025-12-25). Pope Leo XIV's Christmas Homily Calls for Hope, Human Dignity and Solidarity. plusnews.ug Pope Leo XIV on Christmas night delivered a deeply reflective homily centered on hope, humility, human dignity, and God's closeness to humanity, urging believers to look not to power or the heavens, but to the vulnerability of the Christ Child for salvation. Pope Leo XIV presided over the midnight Mass for the Solemnity of the …
(2025-12-25). Two killed in Israeli drone attack in eastern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Strike comes hours after a previous Israeli attack the night before, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations.
(2025-12-25). 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?
(2025-12-25). China/United States, Latin America and the Caribbean: The people have the floor. unitedworldint.com Main points of the recently published third Document on China's Policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein ≠As if by the whims of life and unplanned adjustments of history, at the very moment that Trump was threatening Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Marco Rubio was making clear his conviction …
(2025-12-25). 'The light plays tricks on us': Trinidadian photographer Marlon Rouse's 'Sacred Objects, Fruit of the Land'. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-25). Penn student's book drive nonprofit aims to comfort pediatric cancer patients across Philly region. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Books were a form of self-care for Emily Bhatnagar when she was a child, offering her comfort and escape. What began as a way to share that lifeline with other kids has grown into For Love and Buttercup, a nonprofit that has donated tens of thousands of books to children with cancer across the country. | Since 2019, the University of Pennsylvania student has been caring for her father, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 thyroid cancer while she was still in high school in Maryla…
(2025-12-25). Honduras Election: Trump-Backed Candidate Asfura Wins Amid Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate for president of Honduras and backed by U. S. President Donald Trump, was declared the election winner more than three weeks after the November 30 vote, which faced several issues including delays and fraud allegations. The National Electoral Council (CNE) reported that Asfura received 40.3% of the votes, narrowly defeating …
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Policies keep nation's foreign capital appeal buoyant. ecns.cn China's appeal as a destination for foreign capital is set to strengthen further as policymakers move to stabilize expectations, while the country's vast market and accelerating industrial upgrading continue to reinforce its long-term attractiveness amid an uncertain global backdrop, said market observers and business executives.
(2025-12-25). Australia opts for all-pace attack. tribune.com.pk 
Australia will take an all-pace attack into the fourth Ashes Test, skipper Steve Smith said Thursday, while Josh Inglis was dropped with selectors preferring Usman Khawaja. | The hosts head into the Boxing Day Test with an unassailable 3-0 lead over England, but are without pace spearhead Pat Cummins and veteran spinner Nathan Lyon. | Cummins is being managed after his return in the third Adelaide Test after a lengthy lay off with a lower back injury and will play no further part in the Ashes. | Lyon had surgery this week for a torn hamstring and faces a long recovery. | Todd Murphy was called up as cover for…
(2025-12-25). Iraq's halted gas supplies from Iran seen resuming. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Iraq's supply of gas from Iran is expected to resume within a week, an engineer at the electricity ministry told Western media on ‚Å Wednesday.
(2025-12-25). Recent radioactive water leak incident once again expose deficiency in Japan's nuclear facilities: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The latest radioactive water leak incident once again exposed serious deficiencies in the operation, maintenance and safety supervision of Japan's nuclear facilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
(2025-12-25). UK Police Arrest Greta Thunberg Over Palestine Action Support. popularresistance.org Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on 23 December during a demonstration supporting imprisoned Palestine Action members, who doctors warn are at "imminent risk of death," due to a weeks-long hunger strike. | City of London Police detained the 22-year-old under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying a placard backing the proscribed organization. | Video footage captured by Prisoners for Palestine shows Thunberg holding a sign. It read: "I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide."
(2025-12-25). Can Nawaz steer country out of political impasse? tribune.com.pk 
As political tensions continue to simmer, there is once again talk of a grand dialogue among all the stakeholders. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reiterated the government's call for talks but the jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader rebuffed his latest outreach. | Despite the seeming stalemate, there are people in both the camps who want to see a reconciliation or at least opening of a channel of communication between the two sides, something that may bring down soaring political temperature. | Some politicians within the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and among the opposition ranks h…
(2025-12-25). Tech at Its Best! Yiwu's small commodities win over global merchants with real strength. ecns.cn In Yiwu, Zhejiang, a new wave of "tech-infused" small commodities is captivating global buyers. From multilingual smart toys to versatile AI wearables, these cutting-edge products are not only catching the international merchants'eyes but also making their way into markets worldwide.
(2025-12-25). US, Iran spar over nuclear talks at UN. al-monitor.com Dec 23 (Reuters) – The United States and Iran traded barbs at the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday over conditions for reviving nuclear talks, with the U.S. saying it remains ready for direct negotiations and Iran rejecting Washington's terms.The two countries held five rounds of nuclear talks prior to a 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June, which Washington joined by striking Iranian nuclear sites.
(2025-12-25). Sunday 12/21: Winter solstice / Wingnut holiday office party. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Why Russians haven't risen up to stop the Ukraine war. responsiblestatecraft.org After its emergence from the Soviet collapse, the new Russia grappled with the complex issue of developing a national identity that could embrace the radical contradictions of Russia's past and foster integration with the West while maintaining Russian distinctiveness.The Ukraine War has significantly changed public attitudes toward this question, and led to a consolidation of most of the Russian population behind a set of national ideas. This has contributed to the resilience that Russia has shown in the war, and helped to frustrate Western hopes that economic pressure and heavy casualties would undermine su…
(2025-12-25). Quaid's birthday celebrated with zeal. tribune.com.pk 
The nation on Thursday observed the 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Founder of Pakistan, with patriotic zeal, paying tribute to his visionary leadership and renewing the pledge to uphold his guiding principles of faith, unity and discipline. | President Asif Ali Zardari, in his message, stressed the enduring relevance of Quaid-e-Azam's leadership and called upon the nation to recommit itself to the democratic, inclusive and constitutional ideals laid down by the Founder of Pakistan. | PM Shehbaz Sharif paid rich tribute to Quaid-e-Azam, urging citizens to follow his principles…
(2025-12-25). My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria: Luca Zidane. tribune.com.pk 
Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in switching international allegiance to Algeria, after playing for France at junior level. | Zinedine Zidane is widely regarded as one of the greatest French footballers, inspiring his country to their first World Cup victory in 1998 and scoring two goals in the 3-0 win over Brazil in the final in Paris. The midfielder also guided them to the Euro 2000 trophy, achieving an unprecedented double for Les Bleus. | The decision to switch nationalities by Luca, who chose to avoid comparisons with his father from an early ag…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Australian state passes tougher gun laws. ecns.cn Australia's most populous state passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror rules on Wednesday following the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terror symbols and strengthening police power to curb protests.
(2025-12-25). Setting the record straight, a retrospective look at China's economy in 2025. ecns.cn Chen Hongna, an associate researcher at the Development Research Center of the State Council, said this demonstrates China's commitment to sharing development opportunities with its trading partners.
(2025-12-25). As Trump's tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets. aljazeera.com Fox nuts remain unaffected by US tariffs due to strong domestic demand, coupled with emerging new markets.
(2025-12-25). Brazil Summer Heat Crisis : Beach Paradise or Climate Warning? thinktank.pk As Brazil officially kicked off its summer season on December 21, 2025, the country is bracing for what meteorologists describe as significantly warmer-than-average temperatures—a stark reminder of how climate change is intensifying seasonal extremes in one of the world's most biodiverse nations. With forecasts predicting regular highs above 40 ∞C (104 ∞F), Brazilians are flocking to iconic …
(2025-12-25). Video: The Christmas Truce of 1914 and Other Unlearned Lessons from World War I. globalresearch.ca "…the ones who call the shots (in war) won't be among the dead and lame And on each end of the rifle we're the same" — John McCutcheon | In World War I, as happens to be true in most …
(2025-12-25). Diego Rivera's Dec. 8 birthday anniversary. indybay.org Photo of Diego Rivera in his studio in Mexico…
(2025-12-25). Mogadishu Votes: Somalia's Leap Toward Democracy Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com For the first time since 1969, residents of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, are set to participate in a groundbreaking local election on Thursday, marking a significant departure from the country's traditional clan-based power-sharing system.
(2025-12-25). Harbin's celebrity snowman lights up winter night. ecns.cn The snowman's iconic red hat, red scarf, and heart-shaped buttons looks charming at night, making it a popular photo spot for visitors.
(2025-12-25). Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab. ecns.cn Nvidia has hired the leadership of a promising AI chip startup, a statement said Wednesday, as the artificial intelligence giant expands its tech empire.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). The Ashes: Cricket's Longest Argument. aljazeera.com The Ashes isn't just cricket. It's history, identity and a bit of banter. We look at cricket's longest argument…
(2025-12-25). Christmas Visions: Children and the Importance of Redemption. globalresearch.ca First published on December 26, 2020 | The Factory | "And such should childhood ever be,
| The fairy well; to bring
| To life's worn, weary memory
| The freshness of its spring. | But here the order is reversed,
| And infancy, like age,
| Knows …
(2025-12-25). Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years. aljazeera.com Tarique Rahman, leader of Bangladesh's opposition, has returned after 17 years in self-imposed exile in London.
(2025-12-25). Wishes can come true with nonprofit helping foster children in New Jersey. whyy.org 
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Britney Deza was 16 years old when her mother passed away and she entered foster care. After aging out of the system, the Union County resident was working full-time while going to school, and she wanted to take a real estate training course but couldn't afford the $200 enrollment fee. Her school counselor submitted an "ask" to an organization called
(2025-12-25). Recent Democratic Victories Have Republicans Running Scared. portside.org Recent Democratic Victories Have Republicans Running Scared |
(2025-12-25). Fuel Pricing: How UNOC Is Striving for Stability in a Volatile Global Market. plusnews.ug 
At a time when fuel prices across the world are swinging unpredictably—driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and shifting demand—Uganda's pump prices have remained relatively steady. For motorists and businesses alike, this stability has raised questions: How is Uganda National Oil Company managing to keep fuel prices comparatively low? And who ultimately controls what …
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world. tribune.com.pk 
Christmas is marked across the world with a rich blend of faith, tradition and local culture. From midnight Mass and candlelit prayers to vibrant parades, decorations and family gatherings, the holiday reflects both its Christian roots and the unique customs of the societies that celebrate it. | These images capture how Christmas unfolds in different countries, shaped by history, culture and community spirit. | West Bank | Christian scouts march during Christmas Eve celebrations at the Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. PHOTO: AFP | Scouts marched in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the h…
(2025-12-25). FCC stays Quetta's LG elections. tribune.com.pk 
The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has issued a stay order on the conduct of Local Government (LG) elections in Quetta. | A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Ameenuddin heard the case on Wednesday. The bench also comprised Justice Aamir Farooq and Justice Ali Baqar. | During the hearing, petitioner Abdul Qadir was represented by his counsel, Kamran Murtaza. | The petitioner's counsel argued that delimitation for the local government elections in Quetta were carried out on the basis of the 2017 census, whereas the new 2023 census has now been formally notified.
(2025-12-25). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-25). Assemblies: A Path To Co-Governance And Democratic Renewal. popularresistance.org Democracy should give us a real say in the decisions that shape our lives, but few people today feel the government is working for them. Inequality is extreme, our economic lives are precarious, and trust in government and all kinds of institutions is at historic lows. All this has opened up space for the reactionary Right—at least in the last election—to win over a multiracial majority of voters. As we defend electoral democracy and organize our people, we also need to build new democratic structures: ones that deepen people's sense of interdependence and solidarity, build real political and economic…
(2025-12-25). A Visible Transformation of Pakistan's Automobile Industry. thinktank.pk The global automobile industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, and electric vehicles are unmistakably at the heart of this transformation. Rising fossil fuel prices, growing environmental concerns, and rapid technological advances are pushing countries to rethink how people move. The age of internal combustion engines is slowly giving way to electric mobility—and this change is …
(2025-12-25). Xi delivers instructions on work of central SOEs. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping recently delivered important instructions on the work of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government, noting that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), central SOEs have earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, actively served national strategies, and played a pivotal and backbone role in the development of the national economy.
(2025-12-25). 6th Region of our African Union requests consideration for an official holiday, Kwanzaa. indybay.org Our "California Grown" Pan African Global Holiday prepares for our 60th Year Anniversary beginning from the aftermath of 1965 Watts Rebellion Los Angeles – it is time for official recognition by the African Union reconnecting 1.6+ billion people of Pan African Descent, Globally.
(2025-12-25). Conflict with Thailand brings surge of unity amongst Cambodians. aljazeera.com Cambodian children write letters to soldiers, while donation sites fill for those displaced by fighting near the border.
(2025-12-25). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-25). From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas. scmp.com The first physical store of Chinese-owned fast-fashion giant Shein — which opened in central Paris in November amid heated protests — has become a new retail destination for many denizens of the French capital as they rush to finish their Christmas shopping. | Hundreds of customers wandered among the racks of clothing, rifling through items carrying tags with rock-bottom prices, including a ‚Ǩ66.99 (US$79) leather jacket and a ‚Ǩ78.99 puffer coat.
(2025-12-25). Lithuania turns into NATO's militarised, spy‚Äëempowered frontline state | Russia. hindustantimes.com Lithuania is rapidly reshaping itself into a heavily militarised, intelligence‚Äëdriven frontline state inside NATO, expanding spy powers and conscription in response to what it portrays as an escalating Russian and Belarusian threat. The state has granted its spy services expanded authority to monitor, detain and search people with fewer procedural obstacles, while simultaneously boosting defence spending and manpower through an aggressive conscription drive. Under the new intelligence law, which takes effect on February 1, 2026, Lithuanian agencies can detain individuals and search their bodies,…
(2025-12-25). Pentagon and Lockheed Martin throw blame around as F-35 fails its 8th audit. infobrics.org GAO and other auditors have repeatedly warned about the F-35's numerous shortcomings, but to no avail. Although the US military doesn't like it (mildly speaking), the Military Industrial Complex (MIC) and the so-called "intelligence community" have a vested interest in the JSF program (for the profits and spying, respectively). As evidenced by India's continued refusal, no sovereign and self-respecting nation would ever acquire the F-35, leaving the US, its vassals and satellite states as primary clients.
(2025-12-25). PM hopeful Tarique Rahman arrives in BD. tribune.com.pk 
Aspiring prime minister and political heavyweight Tarique Rahman was welcomed back to Bangladesh on Thursday by huge crowds of joyous supporters after 17 years in self-imposed exile. | Rahman, the son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), shook hands with party leaders after touching down at the Dhaka airport. | Accompanied by his wife and daughter, a visibly emotional Rahman took off his shoes, stood on the grass outside the airport and scooped up the soil as a mark of reverence. | He waved to supporters before ducking into a convoy under tight secur…
(2025-12-25). Congress honoring Ayt Milani opens with Leader's message. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — A congress marking the 50th anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hadi Milani opened on Thursday in Mashhad with a message from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
(2025-12-25). DGK by-poll: Jan 10 deadline for postal ballots. tribune.com.pk 
The ECP has fixed January 10 as the final date for receiving applications for postal ballot papers in the upcoming by-elections for PP-289, Dera Ghazi Khan-IV. | The commission stated that the facility is designed to assist voters unable to appear at polling stations. | Under election law, postal ballots are available to government employees, military officers and soldiers, as well as their registered-voter spouses and children residing with them, provided they live outside their constituencies. | Persons with disabilities, prisoners in custody are entitled to vote through postal ballots.
(2025-12-25). 'Israel' kills two in Lebanon in new ceasefire breach. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Two people were killed on Thursday after an Israeli drone struck a vehicle on the road near the town of Hosh al-Sayed Ali, local Lebanese media in the Bekaa reported.
(2025-12-25). EU slams US travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — The European Union (EU), French, German, and British senior officials on Wednesday condemned a US decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
(2025-12-25). Private firms turn key to innovation, jobs. ecns.cn China's private enterprises cemented their position as the country's main engine of innovation, jobs and green transition in 2024, accounting for more than 90 percent of high-tech firms and emerging as the largest contributor to high-tech trade for the first time.
(2025-12-25). Incarcerated Californians Express Cautious Optimism About New Clemency Proposal. truthout.org Tien Mo is still awaiting a response to her 2017 clemency application. As previously reported in Truthout, at age 20, she was sentenced to life without parole in her classmate's death. As the years pass, the 44-year-old's hopes dwindle. Now, a proposed statute gives her renewed optimism. Clemency typically takes two forms — a pardon, which removes the consequences of a criminal conviction… |
(2025-12-25). In 12-day war, Iranians showed never bow down to bullying: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that during the 12-day war waged by the Israeli regime backed by the US, the Iranian people showed that they do not bow down to aggression and bullying.
(2025-12-25). Train services suspended across Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Train services across Balochistan were suspended on Thursday after Pakistan Railways halted operations across the province due to heightened security concerns. | Officials said the decision was taken purely as a precaution following security alerts, acknowledging that while the disruption is inconvenient, the safety of passengers and railway staff must come first. | The suspension affected several key routes, including the Jaffar Express operating between Quetta and Peshawar and the Bolan Mail bound for Karachi. The Jaffar Express, scheduled to arrive from Peshawar to Quetta, was also cancelled, and the passen…
(2025-12-25). A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz. democracynow.org 
His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such hits as "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and who put the music into The Wizard of Oz, the movie that inspired the hit Broadway musical and now Hollywood blockbuster, Wicked. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Harburg always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Harburg was blacklisted and hounded throughout much of…
(2025-12-25). Trip.com denies data security concerns over Cambodia tourism cooperation. ecns.cn Trip.com Group, a multinational travel agency headquartered in China, denied concerns on Wednesday over user data security following public attention around a cooperation agreement with Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism.
(2025-12-25). European Russophobia and Europe's rejection of peace: A two-century failure. strategic-culture.su By Jeffrey D. SACHS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Europe has repeatedly rejected peace with Russia at moments when a negotiated…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-25). China's first L3 self-driving car debuts in Chongqin. ecns.cn China's first license plate for Level-3 autonomous driving was granted recently to China Changan Auto Group, a car manufacturer based in Southwest China's Chongqing, marking a landmark development for the country's automotive sector.
(2025-12-25). Southern California drenched by powerful Christmas storm, flash flooding. scmp.com A powerful winter storm is lashing Southern California, prompting California Governor Gavin Newsom to proclaim a state of emergency in Los Angeles and neighbouring counties. | Coastal communities are bracing for multiple months' worth of rain in just a few days, while areas charred by wildfires face the risk of mudslides. | A third person has died, according to the Los Angeles Times. Meanwhile, a flood watch was extended for most of Southern California.
(2025-12-25). Five killed in Nigeria mosque attack, dozens injured. moderndiplomacy.eu At least five worshippers were killed and 35 others injured when a suspected suicide bomber detonated an explosive inside the Al-Adum mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Nigeria's Borno State, during evening prayers. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as victims were rushed to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the State Specialist Hospital. Responsibility …
(2025-12-25). Shibani talks defense, economic ties with Putin during Moscow visit. al-monitor.com The visit is the second to Russia for Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani and Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra, and follows other signs of rapprochement.
(2025-12-25). hold onto one another and keep says wife of jailed Istanbul mayor. al-monitor.com Turkish democracy has taken a heavy beating since the jailing of Istanbul's popular opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, his wife told AFP, saying it has been painful for his family but that the ordeal has made them stronger. "It's an extremely difficult time for our children and for me… but we hold onto one another," Dilek Kaya Imamoglu, 51, told AFP in her first interview with foreign media.
(2025-12-25). Preschool teacher jailed for abusing eight children in Liaoning. ecns.cn A former preschool teacher in Panjin, Liaoning province, was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday and permanently banned from working with minors after being convicted of abusing children.
(2025-12-25). Tarique Rahman: A Homecoming to Transform Bangladesh's Political Future. devdiscourse.com Tarique Rahman, acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), made a historic return on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile. His homecoming is seen as a pivotal moment for his party, which hopes to renew energy and consolidate support ahead of the February elections.
(2025-12-25). The Atlantic Alliance is weakening, but what comes next? Two worlds, two scenarios. unitedworldint.com An outlook on what 2026 may bring to a world that is on knife's edge. By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan The sidelining of hardliners in Zelenskyy's government over corruption allegations, US Secretary of State Rubio's refusal to attend the NATO summit, corruption probes against the figures in Brussels who are pro-war against Russia, the distance put …
(2025-12-25). Japanese American National Museum Is Standing Up to Trump's Attacks on History. truthout.org Days after starting his second term, President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders that targeted DEI programs and policies for elimination, decrying them as illegal and immoral. Museums across the country scrambled to react — and in many cases, comply. Within days, Washington's National Gallery of Art announced it would close its office of belonging and inclusion and remove the words… |
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 25. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 25.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls. geo.tv 
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party gather to join a grand rally to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. — Reuters Rahman's return energises BNP supporters for February elections.Rahman…
(2025-12-25). NEPRA alarmed by net metering halt. tribune.com.pk 
Nepra on Thursday took strict notice of reports that electricity distribution companies have stopped registering new net metering applications, terming the move highly alarming and in violation of existing regulations. | In directives issued to all DISCOs, including K-Electric, the regulator said it had observed that the registration of new net metering requests had been suspended across several power utilities. | Nepra described the development as a matter of serious concern, noting that such actions directly contravene the prevailing legal and regulatory framework governing net metering in the country.
(2025-12-25). Pakistan, ADB seal $730 million package. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and the Asian Development Bank have signed two major financing initiatives worth a combined $730 million, aimed at reinforcing the country's power transmission network and accelerating reforms in state-owned enterprises (SOEs), officials said on Thursday. | The agreements cover a second power transmission strengthening project, valued at $330 million, and an accelerating SOE transformation programme amounting to $400 million, according to a statement issued after the signing ceremony. | The initiatives are designed to reduce stress on overburdened transmission lines, improve operational performance an…
(2025-12-25). If You're Not Free To Oppose a Genocide, Your Society Is Not Free. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Dec 21, 2025 | If the right to free speech does not include the right to oppose an active genocide using strong and unmitigated language, then there is no freedom of speech. | This is exactly the sort of thing that freedom of speech is intended for: times when the government is doing something wrong which needs to be ferociously opposed. That's
(2025-12-25). 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).
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). North Korea's Kim views test-firing of long-range missile. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing on Wednesday of long-range surface-to-air missiles at a launch site near its east coast.
(2025-12-25). Exploring stunning winter scenery in Altay. ecns.cn Photo released on Dec. 24, 2025 shows the winter scenery of Altay in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-25). European nations, Canada decry Israel's new, illegal West Bank settlements. aljazeera.com Fourteen countries condemn Israel's plans to expand West Bank settlements, express 'resolute support' for Palestinians.
(2025-12-25). Brazil's jailed ex-President Bolsonaro undergoes 'successful' surgery. aljazeera.com Bolsonaro's operation addressed a painful double hernia; doctors anticipate five to seven days of hospitalisation.
(2025-12-25). Black box recovered from Libyan crashed plane. al-monitor.com Turkish authorities on Wednesday found the cockpit voice recorder and black box from a private jet that crashed killing the head of Libya's armed forces and his four aides.The Falcon 50 aircraft requested an emergency landing because of electrical failure minutes after it took off from the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday, but contact was lost, Turkish officials said. The plane was returning to Tripoli. The wreckage was located by Turkish security personnel in the Haymana district near Ankara.
(2025-12-25). Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in Chinese autonomous driving developer for US$191 million. scmp.com Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said it completed the acquisition of a 3 per cent stake, worth 1.34 billion yuan (US$191 million), in motorcycle maker-turned-autonomous driving systems developer Chongqing Qianli Technology, three months after the deal was first announced. | The transaction involved Mercedes-Benz Digital Technology, the German carmaker's tech unit, and Shanghai-listed Lifan Holdings, which transferred 135.6 million shares of Qianli at 9.87 yuan per share.
(2025-12-25). More than one million welcome Tarique Rahman home to Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Over a million supporters have gathered in Dhaka to welcome Bangladesh's opposition leader Tarique Rahman.
(2025-12-25). Friday 12/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-25). Australian state passes tougher gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Beach shooting. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Australia's most populous state on Wednesday passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror laws following the recent mass shooting on Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terrorist symbols and strengthening police power to curb protests.The New South Wales state parliament passed the terrorism and other legislation amendment bill early morning after the upper house approved the bill by 18 votes to eight.
(2025-12-25). How hilltop settlers coordinate attacks to expel Palestinians. al-monitor.com By Pesha MagidDEIR DIBWAN, WEST BANK, Dec 24 (Reuters) – The Jewish settler outpost of Or Meir is small. A handful of prefabricated white shelters, it sits at the end of a short dirt track on a hill leading up from Road 60, a major route that dissects the Israeli-occupied West Bank.Over time, similar modest dwellings have turned into sprawling Israeli housing developments, part of a plan that members of Israel's cabinet acknowledge they have implemented to prevent the birth of a Palestinian state.
(2025-12-25). Iran opens 2nd largest oil processing unit in West Karun area. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — At the order of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the country's largest oil processing (Central Treatment and Export Plant (CTEP) unit was inaugurated in West Karun in Ahvaz on Thursday via videoconference.
(2025-12-25). International online investment scam busted. tribune.com.pk 
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Unit (NCCIA) Karachi has dismantled an organised international fraud network in an intelligence-based operation, arresting 15 foreign nationals and 19 Pakistanis involved in large-scale online investment scams. | The group allegedly targeted victims through social media, winning their trust over weeks and months before luring them with false promises of high returns from cryptocurrency and forex trading. | The development was disclosed by Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar at a press conference on Thursday, alongside NCCIA Sindh head Tariq Nawaz. He said the arrests…
(2025-12-25). Calls for Peace Dominate Christmas Celebration Across the Country. plusnews.ug 
Calls for peace dominated this year's Christmas prayers as Uganda prepares for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for January 15, 2026. In his sermon at All Saints Cathedral, Nakasero, Archbishop Dr. Steven Kaziimba Mugalu said Uganda's national motto, "For God and My Country," affirms God's continued presence and protection over the nation. "God is …
(2025-12-25). Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme implemented for entry into urban Hong Kong. ecns.cn A policy allowing private cars registered in south China's Guangdong Province to enter urban Hong Kong went effect Tuesday, a milestone that advances cross-border connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
(2025-12-25). tightrope: Fighting Israel — or the deepening economic crisis. haaretz.com The Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic in June united the country's citizens around the regime. Now, as the threat of war reemerges, Iranians are more concerned about the cost of living…
(2025-12-25). Iran's progress in scientific field 'enemies' major concern'. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says the country's progress in the scientific field is the major concern of enemies, emphasizing that Iran will go ahead its scientific progress with power.
(2025-12-25). Migrant boat capsizes off Senegal, leaving at least 12 dead. geo.tv 
This undated photo shows an overcrowded boat transporting people across the sea. — ReutersBoat carrying around 100 people capsizes near Mbour.32 survivors reported, others flee before rescuers arrive.President Faye offers condolences, search for survivors continues.
(2025-12-25). 'Christmas under fire': Ukraine, Russia report fatal air strikes. scmp.com Russian air attacks caused death and destruction across Ukraine, authorities in different regions reported on Thursday, with Russian authorities reporting similar Ukrainian attacks on their territory. | A Russian drone attack in the southwestern Odesa region on the Black Sea left one person dead and two injured. Damage was caused to port and energy infrastructure, the regional authorities said. | In the Kharkiv region bordering Russia in Ukraine's northeast, one person died and 15 were injured.
(2025-12-25). EC Receives Presidential Ballot Papers Ahead of 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission has received presidential ballot papers ahead of the forthcoming general elections, in which eight candidates are competing for the topmost political position in the country. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday night at Entebbe International Airport, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, confirmed that the consignment consists of 193 pallets …
(2025-12-25). Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting. al-monitor.com By Cordelia HsuSYDNEY, Dec 25 (Reuters) – Christmas celebrations were muted at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach on Thursday in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 15 people there more than a week ago, as the community continued to grapple with the country's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades.Police patrolled across the beachfront in Bondi, a traditional Christmas destination, as hundreds of people, many wearing Santa hats, gathered on the sands.
(2025-12-25). What are the consequences of Israel's expanding illegal settlements? aljazeera.com Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-12-25). Banat al-Quds: Voices of Palestinian women rising through siege. newarab.com 
Banat al-Quds, also known as the Daughters of Jerusalem, is more than just a choir and Arabic music ensemble — they are a living testament to Palestinian resilience in the face of Founded in 2013 as the first all-female group from the
(2025-12-25). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2025-12-24). General President Coleman's 2025 Holiday Message to SMART Members. portside.org General President Coleman's 2025 Holiday Message to SMART Members |
(2025-12-25). Kayoola E-Coach hits 81% of Pearl-to-Cape Electric Route. independent.co.ug 
The expedition is expected to complete its 13,000-kilometre journey in the coming weeks Mpika, Zambia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's ambitious Pearl-to-Cape electric expedition reached a major milestone after the locally manufactured Kayoola E-Coach traversed 11,277 kilometres of its planned 13,000-kilometre round trip, delivering early evidence on cost efficiency, emissions reduction, and the feasibility of …
(2025-12-25). Tragic Ends: Mystery Surrounding Farmer's Family Death in Maharashtra. devdiscourse.com A tragic incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Nanded district as a farmer's family was discovered dead, suspected of committing mass suicide. The chilling discovery was made Thursday morning, authorities confirmed.
(2025-12-25). Pakistan observes 149th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam. tribune.com.pk 
The nation is celebrating 149th birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation' Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah today with renewed pledge to uphold his guiding principles of Faith, Unity and Discipline on Thursday. | It is a public holiday today. | The day dawned with 31-gun salutes in the federal capital and 21-gun salute at provincial capitals, while special prayers were offered at the mosques after Fajr prayer for the departed soul of the 'Father of Nation' and peace, prosperity and development of the country. | National flag has been hoisted atop all public and private buildings, while Qur'an Khawani and…
(2025-12-25). Corrupt Corporate City Officials Privatizing GG Botanical Gardens For Disney Aesthetic. indybay.org The corrupt CEO of Golden Gate Park Stephanie Linder without public comment or debate has wrecked the Botanical gardens for a Disney style light show for people who can pay $28 to $48 a ticket. They have blighted the park for more privatization and their commercialization of Golden Gate Park shutting off more and more of the park for months for concerts that cost hundreds of dollars for tickets. | Billionaire SF Mayor Daniel Lurie has also given away Kezar stadium to his cronies and financial supporters as the park is sold off to the highest bidder.
(2025-12-25). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-25). Saturday 12/27: Universal land access: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). HMM 12_25_2025 MLK Holiday Special. mediasanctuary.org Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last Christmas Sermon focused on peace and nonviolence. "Massey Lecture #5" (also known as "Peace on Earth" or "a Christmas Sermon on Peace") aired on December 24th, 1967 | The sermon is followed by readings of seasonal poetry. | This special was created by volunteer Garrett McCarey | In addition, there is a portion of the interview with Pamela McColl, author of "'Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem," who speaks with Carolyn Tennant.
(2025-12-25). 'What Is The Christian Word In The Face Of Genocide?'. popularresistance.org Last month, 300 people—led by the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Palestine— gathered in Bethlehem to launch the second Kairos Palestine document: A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide. 140 Palestinians and 160 internationals spent the day unpacking the theological and political descriptions of the conditions that Palestinians face and attending to the indigenous church's call for Palestinian resistance and Christian solidarity. The conference was hosted by Kairos Palestine, the largest Palestinian Christian ecumenical nonviolent movement for freedom and justice.
(2025-12-25). Admiral Who Ordered Bombing of Boat Strike Survivors Asked Military Lawyer First. truthout.org The journalist who initially revealed that President Donald Trump's administration killed shipwrecked survivors of its first known boat bombing reported Tuesday that the admiral in charge consulted with a US military lawyer before ordering another strike on the two alleged drug traffickers who were clinging to debris in the Caribbean Sea. Just days after Trump announced the September 2… |
(2025-12-25). Project weaves global map of silk's grand history. ecns.cn If silk could talk, it would probably complain about jet lag. After all, Chinese silk has spent the last two millennia circling the globe — wrapped around emperors, merchants, monks and museum storage shelves from Stockholm to New York.
(2025-12-25). Monday 12/22: If We Act, They Die! Rally at UK Consulate to Demand Release of Political Prisoners. indybay.org UK British Consulate In San Francisco | 1 Sansome St. San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
The holiday weekend begins with the 73rd Annual Christmas Day Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park, marking George Washington's pivotal crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Or if you don't celebrate Christmas but are still looking for a family-friendly way to mark the holiday, head to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for an all faiths event, "Being___Together at Christmas." | Kwanzaa begins on Friday, and with it, free celebrations at multiple venues, including museums, libraries and community spaces. Music lovers of all genres have plenty to choose from…
(2025-12-25). New customs ops boost Hainan. ecns.cn Consumers check out cosmetics at a shopping center in Haikou, Hainan province, on Dec 18.Specifically, duty-free sales in the city hit 102 million yuan on Monday, following a strong streak that began on Dec 18.
(2025-12-25). Leader receives members of Ayat Milani Congress Organizing HQ. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with members of the organizing headquarters of Congress to commemorate Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hadi Milani at Hoseiniyah of Imam Khomeini (RA) on Thursday.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). California 175 – Kwanzaa – Freedom's Eve Historic Old Sacramento Waterfront. indybay.org Since before the California Gold Rush people of Pan African Ancestry, both free and enslaved, have made a profound contribution along today's American River Parkway. Our California Underground Railroad Network to Freedom remains a major milestone worthy of restoration.
(2025-12-25). China's deep-sea manned submersibles have made over 1700 dives to date. ecns.cn China's three deep-sea manned submersibles have completed 1,746 dives to date, the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering under the Chinese Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-25). Egypt vs South Africa: AFCON 2025 — Salah, team news, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Record winners Egypt, led by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, face South Africa in the first titanic battle of the tournament.
(2025-12-25). China sets world record in superconducting electric maglev propulsion. ecns.cn China has set a world record in superconducting electric magnetic levitation propulsion after researchers accelerated a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 km/h (435 mph) in two seconds during a recent experiment.
(2025-12-25). Christmas Is Not A Western Story; It Is A Palestinian One. popularresistance.org Every December, much of the Christian world enters a familiar cycle of celebration: carols, lights, decorated trees, consumer frenzy and the warm imagery of a snowy night. In the United States and Europe, public discourse often speaks of "Western Christian values", or even the vague notion of "Judeo-Christian civilisation". These phrases have become so common that many assume, almost automatically, that Christianity is inherently a Western religion — an expression of European culture, history and identity. | It is not.
(2025-12-25). Financial Integration of the BRICS Advances with Local Currencies, Reduces Dependence on the Dollar. infobrics.org The BRICS countries are intensifying their efforts to expand the use of local currencies in international transactions, a movement that gained new momentum according to an analysis presented by the economist and sociologist César Bergo…
(2025-12-25). Two narratives on the Hong Kong fire. links.org.au 
Au Loong-Yu compares the 2025 Wang Fu Court fire with London's 2017 Grenfell fire to highlight the similarities and differences between Western and Chinese capitalism.
(2025-12-25). 19 States and DC Are Suing to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Youth. truthout.org Maryland joined 18 states and the District of Columbia Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging a Health and Human Services declaration last week that health care facilities offering gender-affirming care to minors would be barred from Medicare and Medicaid. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Oregon, claims that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exceeded his authority with the Dec. |
(2025-12-25). Reconciliation in a Broken State — Myanmar's Civil War and the Illusion of Elections. fairobserver.com In Myanmar, life has frozen. You do not move forward there; you remain suspended — between gunfire and hunger, between promises and graves. This paralysis has a name: civil war, sustained by the absence of democracy and the endurance of fear. Across Myanmar's hills and plains, life is now measured by absence. Since the 2021…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). 'We hold onto one another and keep fighting,' says wife of jailed Istanbul mayor. newarab.com 
"It's an extremely difficult time for our children and for me… but we hold onto one another," Dilek Kaya Imamoglu, 51, told AFP in her first interview with foreign media. | Her husband ⚪ t…
(2025-12-25). Kim Jong Un Inspects Submarine Construction, Then Oversees Missile Launch. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was present at the construction of a submarine with his daughter, who is seen as a possible future leader. He also oversaw a missile test that reportedly hit targets 200 km away, which was conducted to advance North Korea's strategic technologies for high-altitude missiles, as confirmed by South Korea's …
(2025-12-25). Media claims Iranian hackers give cyber blows to Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — A Hebrew-language technology outlet has claimed that Iranian hackers have inflicted the most significant cyberattacks on the Israeli regime, placing Iran at the forefront of cyber operations targeting Israel.
(2025-12-25). Russia makes 'proposal' to France over jailed NGO researcher Vinatier. scmp.com Moscow has made an offer to Paris regarding jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is facing espionage charges that could see him sentenced to 20 years in a Russian prison, the Kremlin said on Thursday. | The surprise public overture comes as both Russia and France have expressed interest in possible talks between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron.
(2025-12-25). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-25). New Development Bank Successfully Issued RMB 3 Billion 3-Year Panda Bond. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) successfully issued a three-year RMB 3 billion Panda bond in the China Interbank Bond Market priced at a coupon rate of 1.88%…
(2025-12-25). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-25). Trump's Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here (Long). portside.org Trump's Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here (Long) |
(2025-12-25). In Prison, Holding Handwritten Cards Is a Rare Joy. Illinois Is Taking It Away. truthout.org It came in a red envelope, postmarked December 27, 2010. It was addressed to me at Menard Correctional Center, cell 546 in the south uppers. The return address stunned me when I read it. It came from Sacramento Street in Vallejo, California, 94590. The sender's name was Gramma, Aimee Bell. I examined the handwriting for a long while, trying to remember if I'd ever seen it before. It did not spark… |
(2025-12-25). Festive lights, security tight for Christmas in Damascus. al-monitor.com Christmas lights illuminate Damascus's Old City while government forces patrol its shadows as security fears haunt Syria's Christian community.They recall the shooting and suicide attack in June at the Saint Elias church in the Syrian capital that killed 25 people and wounded dozens more."People are going home early, and are afraid," said Tala Shamoun, 26, a university student who was visiting a Christmas market with family and friends.
(2025-12-25). Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown. aljazeera.com An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles.
(2025-12-25). Russia Proposes Deal to France in Case of Jailed Academic Vinatier. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Russia says it has made a proposal to France regarding the case of jailed French researcher Laurent Vinatier, stating that "the ball is now in Paris's court." The offer comes after President Vladimir Putin promised to look into the case, but with Vinatier facing new espionage charges, the proposal likely signals a potential …
(2025-12-25). Araghchi congratulates New Year to Christian world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has congratulated the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ to the Christians across the world.
(2025-12-25). Indian-Origin Doctor Joins Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee. devdiscourse.com Indian-origin physician Padmaja Patel has been appointed to the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee by Governor Greg Abbott, according to an official press statement. The announcement highlights Patel's extensive experience in lifestyle medicine and community health initiatives.
(2025-12-25). Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara. al-monitor.com The jet lost contact after departing Ankara, with Turkish authorities launching search and rescue efforts.
(2025-12-25). How China's film market is reshaping global cinema standards. ecns.cn Over the past year, China's film industry has demonstrated unprecedented vitality and influence, charting a trajectory that extends beyond domestic box-office strength to significant global resonance. This dual rise in both the quantity and quality of Chinese cinema is reshaping industry benchmarks and reflects a deeper shift in how cultural products circulate in an increasingly multipolar world.
(2025-12-25). At least 5 killed, 35 injured in explosion in Nigerian mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — At least five people were killed and 35 injured on Wednesday in a bomb explosion at a mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, police spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso Kenneth said.
(2025-12-25). Former Afghan Takhar police chief killed in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Akramuddin Saree, a security official from the former Afghan government, lost his life in an armed attack in Tehran, and the Iranian police confirmed the assassination.
(2025-12-25). Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians. aljazeera.com Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine under threat from Israel's illegal occupation and attacks.
(2025-12-25). Mainland China Markets Surge as Aerospace and Robot Stocks Soar. devdiscourse.com Mainland China's stock markets showed resilience on Thursday as they recorded a seventh consecutive session of gains. This surge was bolstered by robust performances in the aerospace and robotics sectors. The Shanghai Composite index rose by 0.47%, while the blue-chip CSI 300 Index also edged higher, climbing 0.18%.
(2025-12-25). 'Half joy, half sadness': Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem. aljazeera.com Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience.
(2025-12-25). BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns: Who is Bangladesh's potential next PM? aljazeera.com After 17 years in exile, the 'prince' of Bangladesh politics returns to Dhaka. Can he bring the BNP back to power, too?>
(2025-12-25). Iran currency plunges to historic low amid factional blame game. al-monitor.com As Iran's judiciary publicly rebukes the central bank over the rial's collapse, the currency crisis is no longer economic and is fast becoming a test of political accountability and regime stability.
(2025-12-25). Port of Oakland Commission Hears Increasing Demand to Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Largest Protest yet in rally and "Pack the Port" action as outrage continues over Oakland's airport complicity in shipping arms to Israel.
(2025-12-25). Constitution guarantees religious freedom, says PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to safeguarding the constitutional rights of minorities, declaring that Pakistan belongs equally to all its citizens irrespective of faith. | The prime minister was addressing a Christmas ceremony held here at the Prime Minister's Office. | Speaking at the event, the prime minister highlighted the teachings of Jesus Christ (Hazrat Isa AS), describing him as a symbol of peace, compassion and service to humanity. He said the message of love, justice and tolerance preached by Jesus Christ was deeply relevant in the present age a…
(2025-12-25). India-Russia Logistics Pact Opens Door to Cooperation in the Arctic. infobrics.org The logistics deal with Russia opens up enormous possibilities for India in the Arctic…
(2025-12-25). From Apocalypse to "Oops" The Emily Litella Climate Moment has Arrived. wattsupwiththat.com "Never mind" — the moment when an overheated argument quietly dissolves under the weight of reality.
(2025-12-25). Lithuania approves new intelligence law to counter "Russian threat" infobrics.org Enforcing a "security environment", the Baltic states are doing precisely the opposite: creating instability and real risks of escalation.
(2025-12-25). PSL expansion sparks global interest. tribune.com.pk 
The race to own a Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has intensified, with two new teams set to join the competition from PSL 11 onwards and as many as 12 interested parties competing for ownership rights. | The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has termed the response to the bidding process as "extraordinary", underlining the league's growing commercial appeal at home and abroad. | According to details, the initial results of the tender process will be announced on Saturday. Bidders who meet the technical and financial criteria will then advance to an open auction, scheduled for January 8 at the Islamabad Conve…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Putin ties 2026 'unity' decree & AI jobs overhaul to war‚Äëtime economy | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin has used a new year‚Äëend speech to cast 2026 as a turning point for Russia's internal "unity" and economic modernisation, tying a patriotic decree to sweeping warnings about the disruptive power of artificial intelligence on jobs and education. He paired boasts about record‚Äëhigh employment with a call to completely overhaul how Russia trains and retrains its workforce, explicitly linking "technological restructuring" and AI to the future of the war‚Äëtime economy and returning veterans. Watch for details…
(2025-12-25). NA committee flags tax-heavy airfare. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence has examined the financial challenges faced by the airline industry, including PIA, with special focus on the existing taxation regime. | The committee, which met with Fateh Ullah Khan Miankhel in the chair acknowledged the Ministry of Defence's efforts for holding transparent bidding process of PIA. | Members noted that while ticket prices have not significantly increased in dollar terms, the imposition of taxes, including sales tax, has placed a substantial burden on airlines. | It was agreed that a comprehensive study on the taxation regime and its impact…
(2025-12-25). Saudi Arabia hopeful Yemen's southern separatists will end escalation. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it remains hopeful that Yemen's main southern separatist group will end an escalation that has given it broad control across the south, deepening uncertainties in a country already divided between two administrations since civil war erupted over a decade ago. | In a foreign ministry statement, the kingdom described the military operations by Yemen's Southern Transitional Council (STC) – through which the group seized the eastern provinces of Hadramout and Mahra earlier this month – as an "unjustified escalation." | "The kingdom remains hopeful that the public interest will prevail…
(2025-12-25). France must "pay for crimes committed" against Algeria. aljazeera.com William Lawrence, a professor at American University, says France should pay reparations to Algeria for crimes committed…
(2025-12-25). Game turns tour into lessons in history. ecns.cn The Millennium City Park in Kaifeng, Henan province, is a re-creation of the ancient scroll Along the River During the Qingming Festival.What I made was crude, but the instructor encouraged me and stamped my scorecard to show that I completed this task.
(2025-12-25). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-25). Tuesday 12/23: Webinar: What Trump's Foreign Policy Means for Latin America. indybay.org Zoom | www.codepink.org/latinamerica1223…
(2025-12-25). Homegrown radiopharmaceuticals able to treat 30 cancer types. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Stating that Iran nuclear therapeutics are among the best in the world, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) emphasized that one or two homegrown radiopharmaceuticals are cable of treating 30 cancer types.
(2025-12-25). top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey. al-monitor.com The head of Libya's armed forces and four other high ranking military officials died late Tuesday when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Turkey's capital and Tripoli said.The wreckage of their Falcon 50 aircraft was located by Turkish security personnel in the Haymana district near Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. Three crew members were also killed.
(2025-12-25). Iran says UN Resolution 2231 is over, urges new nuclear talks | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Iran has declared that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 on its nuclear programme has "ended," accusing Western powers of using it as a tool of political pressure. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Iran, along with Russia and China, no longer considers the resolution applicable, urging a return to dialogue and negotiations. Her remarks followed a divisive UN Security Council meeting highlighting disagreements over the resolution's legal status, as Tehran rejects efforts by Western countries to revive sanctions under the JCPOA framework.
(2025-12-25). Heavy rain, flash floods hit California. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and warnings of debris flow across southern California, particularly in fire-scarred areas, with further downpours forecast for Thursday as authorities declared a state of emergency in several counties. | Driven by an atmospheric river known as "the Pineapple Express," which moves heavy moisture from the tropical climes of Hawaii to the US West Coast, the storm was expected to deliver months' worth of rain over a few days. | Early Thursday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned about the risk of excessive rainfall over parts of southern California, including in Los A…
(2025-12-25). Starmer to push Britain into stricter net zero targets under EU deal. wattsupwiththat.com Labour are now trying to cause as much damage to this country as possible, before they are kicked out:…
(2025-12-25). Red Cup Rebellion Solidarity Surges, New Union Baristas Join Historic ULP Strike Amid Holiday Rush. indybay.org NATIONWIDE, December 18, 2025 — As the holiday rush sets in for Starbucks, union baristas' historic Red Cup Rebellion grew again in strength and power Thursday as hundreds of new union Starbucks baristas across the country joined the unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Union baristas' open-ended ULP strike began on Red Cup Day, November 13, and has gained momentum and solidarity from supporters each week since. Over 180 state and local elected officials sent a letter to Starbucks on Wednesday calling for the company to end union busting and finalize a fair union contract.
(2025-12-25). Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security. tribune.com.pk 
Special prayer services were held at churches across Pakistan on Thursday as Christians celebrated Christmas under strict security arrangements. | Authorities said comprehensive measures were put in place to ensure peaceful celebrations across major cities. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the government of Pakistan also shared Christmas messages on social media platform X, extending greetings to the Christian community. | On the joyous and blessed occasion of Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings to the Christian community across the world, and especially to our Christian brothers and sisters in Pakista…
(2025-12-25). Ghalibaf congratulates Christian counterparts on Christmas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ to his counterparts in a message, wishing for dialogue and interaction among followers of different religions.
(2025-12-25). Trump reignites space race to the Moon. infobrics.org There is still no global agreement on managing lunar resources and territories.
(2025-12-25). Press TV (Iran): Ukraine signals readiness to scale back Eastern forces. gilbertdoctorow.com In this interview recorded in the morning, we discussed Volodymyr Zelensky's latest proposal that both sides create buffer zones on their sides of the present battle lines, meaning 'demilitarization' of the part of Donetsk still in Ukrainian hands and a similar 'demilitarization' of as many kilometers to the east of the battle lines by Russia. …
(2025-12-25). Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack. tribune.com.pk 
Shahzad Akbar, a former special assistant to ex-prime minister Imran Khan, was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in the United Kingdom on Thursday. An investigation is under way, with Cambridge police collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area. | Akbar reported the incident to local police, stating that he was attacked by a masked man wearing gloves and protective clothing — a detail investigators believe may indicate premeditation. He said the assailant punched him repeatedly in the face, leaving him with a broken nose and a fractured jaw. | According…
(2025-12-25). The horror of homeless deaths in 2025. indybay.org Tombstones of the homeless deaths during 2019, in San Jose.
(2025-12-25). Monday 12/29: No Monarchs Monday: Protest at Tesla in San Francisco. indybay.org At the Tesla Dealership, 999 Van Ness (corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell), San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). Exploring vivid sports competition throughout 2025. ecns.cn Photo taken on Nov. 9, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games held at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Ball in govt's court after TTAP nod. tribune.com.pk 
With Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Aeen Pakistan (TTAP) having accepted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's offer for political dialogue, the ball is now in the federal government's court to decide when and how to formally open talks with the opposition alliance. | However, the road to dialogue remains far from smooth, as deep-seated divisions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continue to cloud consensus on the party's future political course. | One faction within PTI is opposed to dialogue with the government, favouring a renewed strategy of agitation instead – a course that has yielded little since the February 8, 2024,…
(2025-12-25). 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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(2025-12-25). UK tech campaigner sues Trump over US sanctions. tribune.com.pk 
The chief of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has sued President Donald Trump's administration over a US entry ban, calling it an "unconstitutional" attempt to expel the permanent American resident, court filings showed Wednesday. | Imran Ahmed, a British national who heads the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), was among five European figures involved in tech regulation whom the US State Department said Tuesday would be denied visas. | The department accused them of attempting to "coerce" US-based social media platforms into censoring viewpoints they oppose. The European Union and several memb…
(2025-12-25). Sunday 1/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-12-25). Legacy of 'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' highlighted at annual celebration event in Los Angeles. independent.co.ug 
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Hundreds of Chinese and Americans, including lawmakers, diplomats and world champions, gathered at Los Angeles County's Pacific Palms Resort to commemorate the 54th anniversary of China-U.S. "Ping-Pong Diplomacy." Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles Guo Shaochun described "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" over five decades ago as "an iconic moment in the China-U.S. …
(2025-12-25). Infant among Palestinians wounded in attacks by Israeli settlers, soldiers. aljazeera.com Eight-month-old among multiple Palestinians wounded in attacks across the occupied West Bank.
(2025-12-25). Last Christians gather in ruins of quake-hit Antakya. al-monitor.com Saint Peter's, one of the world's oldest rock churches, is a sacred rallying point for the isolated Christians still left in quake-hit Antakya in southeastern Turkey, the city known in ancient times as Antioch. "Since the earthquake, our community has scattered," said worshipper Mari Ibri."Those who remain are trying to regroup. We each had our own church but, like mine, they have been destroyed."
(2025-12-25). Contempt risk forces govt climbdown. tribune.com.pk 
With the prospect of a contempt of court petition hanging over the Punjab government after its recent outburst against the Lahore High Court (LHC) earlier this week, cooler heads appeared to prevail, as the administration softened its tone and expressed a willingness to work with the court to address any shortcomings in the law. | Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said the government would not hold the courts responsible for the controversy, suggesting that its position may not have been adequately presented during proceedings. | "We would not blame the courts. Maybe it was a shortcoming on our end that…
(2025-12-25). Understanding Western praxis: review of Killing Democracy. strategic-culture.su A recent book offers valuable lessons on Western crimes and their global impacts. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | We are living i…
(2025-12-25). Bihar rack up 574 in 50-over game. tribune.com.pk 
Bihar posted the highest score in men's List A cricket with a staggering 574-6 against Arunachal Pradesh in India's Vijay Hazare Trophy on Wednesday, led by 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi's jaw-dropping knock of 190. | The previous record for the highest total in List A cricket, which includes international and domestic one-day games, was held by Tamil Nadu, who scored 506-2 against Arunachal Pradesh in 2022. | Suryavanshi led the carnage with 16 fours and 15 sixes from just 84 balls, bringing up his century in 36 deliveries. The teenager reached 150 off just 59 balls to break the record set by South African…
(2025-12-25). SIMs must be registered in user's own name, PTA cautions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's telecom regulator has reiterated that all mobile SIM cards must be registered in the name of the person using them, warning that the use of SIMs registered to others violates regulations and could lead to action. | In a statement on Thursday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advised telecom users to ensure responsible use of their SIMs and clarified that the registered subscriber would be held fully accountable for any misuse. | "Any SIM registered in the name of another individual and used by someone else is considered a violation of rules," the authority said, adding that responsibil…
(2025-12-25). 'Not acceptable': EU slams U.S. travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations. ecns.cn The European Union (EU), French, German and British senior officials on Wednesday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
(2025-12-25). Indonesians hold Christmas mass at flood-devastated area. aljazeera.com Residents of Aek Ngadol village, in Indonesia's North Sumatra, gathered for Christmas mass amid the wreckage.
(2025-12-25). 'No negotiation, no truce' with RSF, says senior Sudan official. aljazeera.com Comments come days after PM Kamil Idris presented a plan to end the country's nearly three-year war.
(2025-12-25). Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime. aljazeera.com Algeria's parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation a crime.
(2025-12-25). Tata Trusts Turmoil: Power Struggle and Governance Challenges Unveiled. devdiscourse.com Recently, the Tata Trusts, a cornerstone of one of India's leading conglomerates, faced significant internal turmoil. This crisis unfolded less than a year after the passing of Ratan Tata, affecting the group's leadership and governance structure.
(2025-12-25). Snow, romance, and flavor unite in Xinjiang's winter wonderland. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, winter transforms the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area into a magical realm where icy landscapes meet warm hospitality. This season, the destination offers a unique blend of snow adventures, romantic moments, and authentic flavors.
(2025-12-25). Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting. aljazeera.com Police said the suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms, including four handguns and an AK-47 rifle.
(2025-12-25). Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP's Tank district. tribune.com.pk 
Nine children were injured on Thursday when a quadcopter drone struck a madrassa in Tank district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police said. | The drone was reportedly approaching from an unknown direction when it hit the building, causing injuries to children inside. | The injured were identified as 12-year-old Rehan, 10-year-old Farman, 11-year-old Khayam, 13-year-old Habib-ur-Rehman, 12-year-old Naseem Sabai, 15-year-old Mastana, 12-year-old Wali Muhammad, 8-year-old Shafiq and 9-year-old Alia. | All the injured children were shifted to hospital by ambulance. Their condition was not immediately disclosed. | Police…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Saudi urges Yemen separatists to withdraw from seized provinces. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it remains hopeful that Yemen's main southern separatist group will roll back a recent military escalation that has allowed it to take control of large parts of the south, further complicating a conflict that has divided the country for more than a decade. In a foreign ministry statement, the kingdom …
(2025-12-25). Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League because of a poor record at set-pieces. | The reigning champions head into the busy Christmas and New Year period behind fourth-placed Chelsea on goal difference. | Liverpool have scored just three set-piece goals while conceding 11 in the league so far this season, with a frustrated Slot saying: "I know the importance of it, it gets more and more, and that's why we are so annoyed by our current record. | "It's a big frustration we are where we are this season because when we were halfway throu…
(2025-12-25). Free Skills Training Transforms Lives of Vulnerable Youth in Arua City. plusnews.ug 
Patrick Pariyo, an orphan living in Arua City, struggled for several years to support his education, personal needs, and family responsibilities—burdens he inherited after losing both parents at an early age. These challenges made it extremely difficult for him to continue with his education. Pariyo later received support from his uncle, who helped him complete …
(2025-12-25). Homegrown brands gaining popularity in high-end auto market. ecns.cn China's premium vehicle market is witnessing a rapid shift as homegrown brands break longstanding price and brand barriers in the ultra-luxury sedan segment, and put an end to the dominance of traditional foreign marques.
(2025-12-25). Iran's Mazandaran exports 17m kg dairy products in 9 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Mazandaran province's governor has said that 17 million kilograms of various types of dairy products were exported from this northern province overseas in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21).
(2025-12-25). Saudi Arabia demands Yemeni separatists leave seized governorates. aljazeera.com Riyadh calls seizure of oil-rich provinces 'unjustified escalation' as fragile anti-Houthi alliance shows cracks.
(2025-12-25). At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life. whyy.org 
On a weekday morning at They are participating in a program that works with students across a wide range of abilities and needs, according to the far…
(2025-12-25). Philly's Jewish museum celebrates its annual Christmas party for everyone. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? You don't need a Christmas tree to party on the 25th. | The annual Daniel Samuels, director of public programs at the Weitzman, put his heart into p…
(2025-12-25). 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).
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Is a New "New Deal" About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order? portside.org Is a New "New Deal" About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order? |
(2025-12-25). How Europe Kept the Lights On: The Gas Suppliers of 2025. moderndiplomacy.eu Europe entered 2025 at a level of energy security that would have seemed out of reach only a few years ago. Gas storage exceeded 70% in January, an exceptionally high level for the season, while overall demand remains roughly 15% lower than in previous years. This decline is not temporary but the result of several …
(2025-12-25). Palestinian actor and filmmaker Mohammad Bakri dies at 72. aljazeera.com Celebrated director of 'Jenin, Jenin' documentary leaves behind legacy of artistic resistance.
(2025-12-25). Saturday 12/20: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-25). Democracy Now! 2025-12-25 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Democracy Now! Thursday, December 25, 2025…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Agreement boosts ocean governance. ecns.cn Officials and experts said that China, as one of the first signatories and contracting states to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, has demonstrated its responsibility as a major country supporting multilateralism and contributing to global ocean governance.
(2025-12-25). Germany: Critics Of The Government Are Losing Their Bank Accounts. popularresistance.org The German Communist Party (DKP) announced earlier this month that several associated bank accounts (including that of the party executive) will be terminated as of December 31, 2025. The reasons for the account termination remain unclear and the act in itself raises more questions than answers. The case has also drawn attention to a trend in Germany that appears to be resurfacing more and more: attacks on the material foundations of actors who criticize the German government, and especially its policies on war.
(2025-12-25). Diallo and Mahrez strike at AFCON as Ivory Coast, Algeria win. newarab.com 
Amad Diallo and Manchester United winger Diallo struck early in the second half with a close-range shot to give the Ivorians a hard-earned 1-0 Group F victory over Mozambique in wet Marrakesh. | Earlier, Algeria cruised to a 3-0 G…
(2025-12-25). UK, Canada, Germany and others condemn West Bank settlement plan. al-monitor.com LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Countries including Britain, Canada, Germany and others on Wednesday condemned the Israeli security cabinet's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, saying they violated international law and risked fuelling instability."We call on Israel to reverse this decision, as well as the expansion of settlements," said a joint statement released by Britain, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway and Spain.
(2025-12-25). How does the US national security strategy impact Vietnam? moderndiplomacy.eu When the US announced its new National Security Strategy (NSS 2025), Vietnam was not mentioned by name as a separate entity but only indirectly through broader concepts such as "Indo-Pacific," "ASEAN," or "middle-level partners." However, this absence does not mean that Vietnam is outside the scope of the document's impact. On the contrary, the NSS …
(2025-12-25). Pope Leo asks for 24 hours of peace worldwide at Christmas. independent.co.ug 
Vatican | VATICAN NEWS | "I once again make this appeal to all people of good will: that, at least on the feast of the birth of the Saviour, one day of peace may be respected," said Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, 23 December, from Castel Gandolfo. This as he launched an appeal in view of the …
(2025-12-25). Pakistan regains global spotlight in 2025: US magazine. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan re-emerged as a centre of global strategic attention in 2025 after several years, according to an analysis published by the US-based foreign policy magazine The Diplomat. | The magazine described 2025 as a year of strategic repositioning for Pakistan, marked by assertive security signaling, renewed regional engagement and cautious economic reforms. | According to The Diplomat, Pakistan's military leadership played a central role in reshaping the country's international image. | It highlighted clear messaging by the top military command on countering extremism. | The publication said this stance streng…
(2025-12-25). Wilmington's Kwanzaa tradition highlights unity and the power of community. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Kwanzaa was created in 1966, during the height of the Black Power era, as a way for African Americans to reconnect with their cultural roots and reaffirm shared values of community, family, and responsibility. | Celebrated each year from December 26th to January 1st, Kwanzaa is a cultural observance, welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds to reflect on seven guiding principles known as the Nguzo Saba. | Those principles —— Unity (Umoja), Self-Determinatio…
(2025-12-25). Destroying countrysides to save Earth from a climate non-crisis. wattsupwiththat.com Climate-obsessed national governments often act to control local voices and choices in pursuit of "decarbonization" even without being bound by international treaties. However, nations frequently trample on both state and local needs and concerns by signing onto Kyoto and Paris climate agreements that impose "tyranny by treaty" and thereby let unelected, unaccountable international politicians and bureaucrats rule in contravention of national laws and even constitutions.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Palestine Action: Prison hunger strikes that shaped history. aljazeera.com Four Palestine Action members are continuing hunger strikes in the UK, following a protest practice with a long history.
(2025-12-25). Cristina Fernández continuará hospitalizada. cubadebate.cu Luego de cuatro días de una cirugía apendicular con peritonitis localizada, la expresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández presentó hoy un cuadro de íleo postoperatorio, común en estas operaciones de abdomen, y deberá continuar hospitalizada.
(2025-12-25). Cristina Fernández continuará hospitalizada. cubadebate.cu Luego de cuatro días de una cirugía apendicular con peritonitis localizada, la expresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández presentó hoy un cuadro de íleo postoperatorio, común en estas operaciones de abdomen, y deberá continuar hospitalizada.
(2025-12-25). Encuentros y desencuentros con Santa Claus. cubadebate.cu Ahora, en La Habana, en diciembre, se ha multiplicado hasta el delirio este símbolo de "modernidad" yanqui en las fachadas de restaurantes y de todos los negocios imaginables, en monigotes, inflables, en formatos muy diversos. Se supone que el gordo risueño y rojiblanco atraiga público, consumidores, dinero.
(2025-12-25). La educación cubana en el 2025: logros y desafíos. radiohc.cu El 2025 fue otro año crucial para la educación en Cuba. Los logros alcanzados en este sector estratégico muestran la voluntad del país de perfeccionar y avanzar a pesar de los desafíos. | La cobertura docente y la matrícula fueron garantizadas en todos los niveles educativos desde la primaria hasta la universidad, con especial atención a las zonas rurales y comunidades vulnerables. Una expresión del carácter gratuito, inclusivo, universal y equitativo de la enseñanza en la nación caribeña. | El anhelo de una formación integral se continuó consolidando a través del Tercer Perfeccionamiento del Sistema Educativo. E…
(2025-12-25). Il Medio Oriente, l'egemonia e la paura degli USA. strategic-culture.su L'idea che il Medio Oriente non rappresenti più una regione strategica centrale, riducibile a un conflitto limitato tra Israele e Palestina, sembra eccessivamente ottimistica. | Segue nostro Nuove ottiche | Le popolazioni del Medio Oriente osservano con attenzione se Washington sia davvero intenzionata a ridurre il proprio coinvolgimento nella regione o se, come avvenuto con le quattro amministrazioni precedenti, anche il governo del pre…
(2025-12-25). La educación cubana en el 2025: logros y desafíos. radiohc.cu El 2025 fue otro año crucial para la educación en Cuba. Los logros alcanzados en este sector estratégico muestran la voluntad del país de perfeccionar y avanzar a pesar de los desafíos. | La cobertura docente y la matrícula fueron garantizadas en todos los niveles educativos desde la primaria hasta la universidad, con especial atención a las zonas rurales y comunidades vulnerables. Una expresión del carácter gratuito, inclusivo, universal y equitativo de la enseñanza en la nación caribeña. | El anhelo de una formación integral se continuó consolidando a través del Tercer Perfeccionamiento del Sistema Educativo. E…
(2025-12-25). Trump pasa de ser un activo a un pasivo para Israel. strategic-culture.su Quizás Israel se esté dando cuenta ahora de que "las realidades en la región" han cambiado. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | La destacada comenta…
(2025-12-25). Modelos matemáticos predicen control de la epidemia para inicio de año. cubadebate.cu Los modelos predicen un control total de la epidemia a principios de año en Cuba, afirmó este miércoles el prestigioso matemático Raúl Guinovart Díaz, director de Ciencia y Técnica de la Universidad de La Habana. Se observa, afirmó el especialista, que la incidencia en las diferentes regiones del país ha disminuido, aunque aún las provincias de La Tunas, Holguín y el municipio especial de la Isla de la Juventud tienen una tendencia al incremento en los reportes.
(2025-12-25). Brazil's Bolsonaro backs son's residential bid, undergoes hernia surgery. scmp.com Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son ‚ÄåFlavio's 2026 presidential bid on Thursday in a statement from a hospital where he ‚underwent a scheduled hernia operation that doctors said went smoothly. | Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorised Bolsonaro to leave prison, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, for the surgery. Police were ordered to stay outside ‚Å his room where computers and mobile phones were prohibited.
(2025-12-25). Resumen año 2025, Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Guantánamo, la provincia más oriental de Cuba, ubicada a 960 kilómetros de la ciudad de la Habana, destaca por sus riquezas y singularidades culturales, históricas y naturales. | Entre el mar, las montañas y ríos, tierra de café, cacao y coco, cuna de importantes personalidades y expresiones músico danzarías, es un territorio donde convergen los rasgos identitarios de los grupos emigrantes españoles, chinos, franceses y caribeños, entre otros que conforman la identidad guantanamera. | Desde esta provincia, distinguida por un devenir económico y social, ofrecemos una panorámica informativa del año 2025. | Este ter…
(2025-12-25). Resumen año 2025, Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Guantánamo, la provincia más oriental de Cuba, ubicada a 960 kilómetros de la ciudad de la Habana, destaca por sus riquezas y singularidades culturales, históricas y naturales. | Entre el mar, las montañas y ríos, tierra de café, cacao y coco, cuna de importantes personalidades y expresiones músico danzarías, es un territorio donde convergen los rasgos identitarios de los grupos emigrantes españoles, chinos, franceses y caribeños, entre otros que conforman la identidad guantanamera. | Desde esta provincia, distinguida por un devenir económico y social, ofrecemos una panorámica informativa del año 2025. | Este ter…
(2025-12-25). Modelos matemáticos predicen control de la epidemia para inicio de año. cubadebate.cu Los modelos predicen un control total de la epidemia a principios de año en Cuba, afirmó este miércoles el prestigioso matemático Raúl Guinovart Díaz, director de Ciencia y Técnica de la Universidad de La Habana. Se observa, afirmó el especialista, que la incidencia en las diferentes regiones del país ha disminuido, aunque aún las provincias de La Tunas, Holguín y el municipio especial de la Isla de la Juventud tienen una tendencia al incremento en los reportes.
(2025-12-25). Gli ultimi 100 giorni: analogia tra Germania al termine del primo conflitto mondiale e Ucraina oggi, per comprendere il presente. strategic-culture.su L'Ucraina puà≤ davvero ancora vincere la guerra contro la Russia o si tratta solo di una bella favola dei media occidentali che anticipa l'inevitabile sconfitta? | Segue nostro Una delle maggiori mistificazioni della narrazione del conflitto russo-ucraino degli ultimi 4 anni (tra le innumerevoli) che si ricorderà è quella che riguarda l'interpretazione basilare della tattica utilizzata, dei movimenti del fronte come vengono riportati…
(2025-12-25). No One Needs a Tesla (song). indybay.org 45 sec video for holiday season | Palo Alto, CA Tesla Showroom El Camino Real Dec 20, 2025…
(2025-12-25). Dense Fog Causes Collision on Uttar Pradesh Highway. devdiscourse.com A severe accident in dense fog conditions early Thursday in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district left at least nine individuals, including the bus driver and conductor, injured. The incident occurred when a state transport bus, en route to Delhi, collided with a truck on the Katra-Bilhaur highway.