(2025-12-26). Despite two years of Israel genocide, Christmas returns to Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-26). 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.
(2025-12-26). What use is a mine ban treaty if signers at war change their minds? responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month in Geneva, delegates to the Antipersonnel Mine Ban Treaty's 22nd Meeting of States Parties confronted the most severe crisis in the convention's nearly three-decade history. That crisis was driven by an unprecedented convergence of coordinated withdrawals by five European states and Ukraine's attempt to "suspend" its treaty obligations amid an ongoing armed conflict.What unfolded was not only a test of the resilience of one of the world's most successful humanitarian disarmament treaties, but also a critical moment for the broader system of international norms designed to protect civilians…
(2025-12-26). Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up. tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. | The Gunners, top of the tree at Christmas, host Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's in-form City travel to Nottingham Forest. | Liverpool manager Arne Slot is grappling with a striker crisis after Alexander Isak fractured his leg, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also faces a spell on the sidelines. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the festive action: | Rogers spearheads Villa charge | Unai Emery's third-placed Villa are stil…
(2025-12-26). Israeli artillery strikes southern Syria near Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Syrian media sources report that Israeli forces carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, targeting areas near Quneitra.
(2025-12-26). US launches 'deadly' strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria for slaughtering Christians, says Trump. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that American forces had carried out multiple deadly airstrikes against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, accusing the group of attacking and killing Christians in the region. | Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the strikes were launched on his orders and targeted ISIS militants operating in northwest Nigeria. He claimed the group had been "brutally killing innocent Christians" and that the violence had reached extreme levels. Trump said he had earlier warned the terrorists to stop the attacks, adding that they now faced serious consequences. | According to Tru…
(2025-12-26). Joint international operations seize 952 suspects, demolish 494 scam-related buildings in Myanmar. ecns.cn China, Myanmar and Thailand have jointly launched a new round of crackdown on cross-border gambling and telecom fraud, repatriating 952 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud back to China and demolishing 494 buildings linked to gambling and scam crimes in Myanmar's KK Park, authorities said.
(2025-12-26). "Anti-Indian sentiment being pushed by different factors" : Journalist Daniel Bordman on two Indian students killed in Canada. devdiscourse.com Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman on Friday highlighted concerns over a growing culture of anti-Indian sentiment in the country following the deaths of two Indian students in Canada within a span of one week. Speaking to ANI on the murders, Broadman criticised the handling of such cases by local authorities, expressing scepticism about the police investigation and accusing Canadian law enforcement of incompetence in serious crimes while being overly aggressive in other matters.
(2025-12-26). Why the MAGA Base Is Triggered by Somalis. muslimskeptic.com Islam, as it is practiced around the world, claims a universal mission. One of the manifestations of this universality is the inclusion of people from widely diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Among these, African societies have played a particularly important role; and within this broad category, the Somali people stand out for their historical, …
(2025-12-26). Malaysia Court Convicts Ex-PM Najib in Landmark 1MDB Abuse of Power Case. moderndiplomacy.eu A Malaysian court has found former Prime Minister Najib Razak guilty of abuse of power in the largest trial linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB corruption scandal. Najib, who co-founded the state investment fund in 2009, has already been jailed since 2022 after a separate corruption conviction related to the same fund. Investigators in Malaysia and …
(2025-12-26). UPDATE 3-Malaysia court convicts ex-PM Najib Razak of power abuse, money laundering in biggest 1MDB trial. devdiscourse.com Jailed former Malaysian premier Najib Razak was convicted on Friday on all charges of abuse of power and money laundering in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar…
(2025-12-26). Why Myanmar's Military Is Pushing Ahead With Elections Amid War. moderndiplomacy.eu Myanmar's ruling junta is proceeding with a general election despite an ongoing civil war, widespread displacement, and the exclusion of major political actors raising questions about the true purpose of the vote. From Coup to Controlled Polls Myanmar's military seized power in February 2021, overthrowing the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi just months …
(2025-12-26). In Gaza's Makeshift Camps, Women Hold the Families Together. passblue.com 
I am writing from a small displacement tent in Al-Zawaida, central Gaza, where my family of nine lives day by day. Over a million people now inhabit such makeshift camps across Gaza, and women bear the heaviest burden. While the world sees the destruction from afar, the personal realities of women's survival inside these tents …
(2025-12-26). The Tomorrow Club aims to support and mentor young writers amid polarity and tech-driven chaos. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-26). Land-sea trade corridor key to regional progress. ecns.cn China has rolled out a package of financial measures to support the development of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, officials said, underscoring the country's commitment to advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation amid complex global geopolitical and economic conditions.
(2025-12-26). China sets world record in maglev technology by reaching 700 km/h in 2 seconds. ecns.cn "By promoting deeper integration between industry, academia, research and application, we aim to support independent innovation in national defense science and technology.""ÄÄ"ÄÄThe vehicle reaches the end of the test track.
(2025-12-26). Stronger RMB points to resilience. ecns.cn The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China's economic fundamentals and the improving stability of its financial system, while a weaker dollar has also provided external support for the renminbi's gains, economists said.
(2025-12-26). North Korea's Strategic Bet: Why Pyongyang Chose to Side With Russia in the Ukraine Conflict. moderndiplomacy.eu The active military support of North Korea for Russia in the Ukrainian War has been a major shift in the foreign policy strategy of Pyongyang. It has long been recognized for its reluctance in participating in any international conflict through more than mere rhetorical support. North Korea has now leveraged beyond its fanfare support for …
(2025-12-26). 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). '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). 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). 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). Free UK Palestine Hunger Strikers! Rally at SF UK Consulate to Support Jailed Activists. indybay.org In solidarity with Palestinian activists who are on a hunger strike in the UK, a rally was held at the UK consulate in San Francisco to demand their freedom and the use of the Terrorism Act to target opponents of the genocide in Gaza.
(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). While Bethlehem Holds First Full Christmas Since Genocide Began, Little to Celebrate in Gaza. juancole.com (
(2025-12-25). CDF Munir extends Xmas greetings. tribune.com.pk 
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, COAS & CDF, on Thursday attended the Christmas celebrations at Christ Church in Rawalpindi, joining the Christian community in commemorating the joyous occasion. | He extended heartfelt Christmas greetings and best wishes for peace, harmony and prosperity to the community, said a press release issued by Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR). | Paying tribute to Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the Field Marshal highlighted the Founder's vision of equality, freedom and religious tolerance, emphasizing the protection of minority rights as a cornerstone of Pakistan's ideology. | In…
(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). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal violence, intimidation, and arbitrary detention targeting LGBTQIA+ human rights defenders (…) | – |
(2025-12-25). 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). Can Labor stop the civil rights counter revolution? cpusa.org 
The Trump administration's return to power on January 20, 2025, marked the beginning of an anti-people, systematic dismantling of civil rights and worker protections established over decades of struggle, especially during what the Civil Rights movement calls the "Second Reconstruction" the political, legal and legislative wins that occurred between 1950 and 1970. | By implementing Project 2025 and in particular its targeting of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, the MAGA right is trying to impose a legal counter revolution by dismantling the entire civil enforcement infrastructure of the federal g…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Thai‚ÄëCambodia war escalates: Nearly 100 killed, 1 million displaced | South Asia. hindustantimes.com Thai-Cambodia border fighting has entered its third week with nearly 100 people killed and close to a million displaced, even as both sides hold limited peace talks and India condemns the demolition of a Vishnu statue in the conflict zone. A barrage of Thai air raids and Cambodian rocket and artillery strikes shattered a brief lull along the border on December 24, Day 18 of the conflict, pushing the combined death toll to at least 95 and turning temple belts and nearby towns into a de facto war zone. Watch for more details…
(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). 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). 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). 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). Health system nears 'complete paralysis' in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Gaza officials have warned of an impending humanitarian and medical catastrophe in the territory as the Israeli occupying regime is using medince as a weapon of war.
(2025-12-25). Five people killed in firefight on Tajik-Afghan border, Tajikistan says. aljazeera.com The incident is the third of its kind in recent weeks in which Tajik border guards and civilians have been killed.
(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). 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). 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). 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). Pakistan, ADB sign $730m deals for power transmission, SOE reforms. tribune.com.pk 
The government and the Asian Development Bank have signed agreements for two major projects worth a combined $730 million to support Pakistan's energy infrastructure and institutional reforms. | According to the Economic Affairs Division, the agreements include the Second Power Transmission Strengthening Project valued at $330 million and the Accelerating State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) Transformation Programme worth $400 million. | The power transmission project aims to enable the reliable evacuation of 2,300 megawatts of electricity from upcoming hydropower projects. It is also expected to ease overloading on e…
(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). 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). Ayt. Milani's letter to Imam Khomeini historical document. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Ayatollah Milani's letter in support of Imam Khomeini (ra) after the Imam's exile to Turkey is a historical document, according to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Thursday.
(2025-12-25). No wheat support price from next season. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government has decided to withdraw from the wheat procurement process to meet another condition set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). | The IMF has barred the federal government from setting a support price and from the next season, wheat prices will be determined in line with international market rates. | The wheat support price is the minimum guaranteed price set by the government at which it commits to purchase wheat from farmers during the procurement season. | Its purpose is to protect farmers from price fluctuations; ensure stable income for wheat growers; encourage sufficient wheat p…
(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.