codepink.org (2025-12-30). A Moment of Hope in Gaza
Just this month, during Israel's ongoing genocide against Palestinians, 168 students graduated from medical school, in Gaza. Wearing their white coats, they stood in front of the ruined façade of what was formerly Gaza's largest hospital, the Al-Shifa Medical Complex. As a backdrop, the destroyed building realistically conveys perils the graduates faced while earning their medical degrees. Throughout the last two years of their studies, they risked assassination, injury, arrest, imprisonment, and torture, as well as attacks on their own family members.
(2025-12-30). The Gaza Genocide Was Not A One-Off. popularresistance.org The architecture of extermination: Why the Gaza genocide is premeditated and repeatable. Suppose we accept the fiction that none of us expected Israel to launch a full-scale genocide in Gaza—a premeditated campaign to erase the Strip and exterminate a significant portion of its inhabitants. Let us pretend that nearly eighty years of relentless massacres were not a prelude to this moment, and that Israel had never before sought the physical destruction of the Palestinian people as outlined by the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2025-12-30). Trump-Netanyahu meet on Gaza; UAE, Saudi clash in Yemen. newarab.com 
A meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President According to a report in Axios, Trump and his aides raised issues of settler violence against Palestinians, the financial instabil…
(2025-12-30). Gaza, Iran top agenda as Trump meets Netanyahu in Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu met in Florida to discuss key regional files, with Gaza and Iran at the top of the agenda.
(2025-12-30). October 7, 2023: Is Gaza-Israel Fighting "A False Flag" ? They Let It Happen? Their Objective Is "to Wipe Gaza Off the Map" ? globalresearch.ca "Anyone who wants to thwart the establishment of a Palestinian state has to support bolstering Hamas and transferring money to Hamas. This is part of our strategy". Benjamin Netanyahu…
(2025-12-30). Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks over Gaza, region. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Israel Defends Somaliland Recognition at UN Amid Gaza and Security Concerns. moderndiplomacy.eu Somaliland, a former British protectorate, has operated as a de facto independent state since 1991, following the collapse of Somalia into civil war. Despite maintaining relative stability and its own governing institutions, it has never been formally recognised by any UN member state. Somalia, however, continues to regard Somaliland as an integral part of its …
(2025-12-30). Bearing witness to the gruesome end of Western liberalism. electronicintifada.net Corporate journalism skewered in Omar El Akkad's award-winning book on Gaza genocide.
(2025-12-30). All Out: Emergency Protest / Press Conference, Tue, 12/30, 11 am Rodino Fed Bldg, 970 Broad St., Newark, NJ, Called by POP: Condemn Trump / USA Bombing of Venezuela! fightbackbetter.com PO BOX 22505 NEWARK, NJ 07101 973 801-0001 www.njpop.org CONTACT: LAWRENCE HAMM DECEMBER 29, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE PEOPLE'S…
(2025-12-30). FM Araghchi briefed on latest Iran-Venezuela developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was briefed on the latest bilateral developments between Iran and Venezuela.
(2025-12-30). Venezuela ALBA News, 12.29.2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-30). Imperial Disaster: An Assessment of Trump's Operation in the Caribbean. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Dec 29, 2025 | The maximum pressure operation launched by the Trump administration against Venezuela—centered in the Caribbean during the last quarter of 2025—is a strategic failure and a comprehensive defeat: diplomatically, militarily, legally, and symbolically. | What began as a multisectoral offensive to fracture the Venezuelan state and force a regime change in favor of its economic subordination has resulted in a crisis of legitimacy for Washington, a consolidation of a certain degree of regional and global resistance, and the exposure of criminal practices that threaten…
(2025-12-30). Trump Suggests US Bombed 'Big Facility' in Venezuela. No One Seems to Know What He's Talking About. progressivehub.net BRETT WILKINS | COMMON DREAMS…
(2025-12-30). (More statements) Oppose US imperialist aggression against Venezuela. links.org.au 
New statements from Indonesian left, the Progressive International, and others opposing US imperialist intervention in Venezuela.
(2025-12-30). Nigeria denies persecution of Christians after US missile attack. ummid.com Donald Trump said the US missiles on Christmas Day attacked 'terrorists' targeting Christians in Nigeria even as the Giant of Africa denied persecution of Christians in the country as claimed by the U.S. President…
(2025-12-30). Germany: Imprisoned 'Palestine Action' Activists Face Harassment. popularresistance.org For years, Palestine activists in Germany have looked to Britain with a sense of astonishment. The state that promised Palestine to Zionist settler colonialism in the 1917 Balfour Declaration is scarcely less pro-Israel than the Federal Republic of Germany, with its so-called Staatsrà§son ('reason of state') that proclaims unconditional solidarity with Israel — albeit without ever having been codified into law. And yet, solidarity in Britain appears — at least from this vantage point — to be more vibrant, broader, and above all more effective.
(2025-12-30). Financial Brief: A weekly roundup on the geopolitics of money Dec 30. moderndiplomacy.eu EXECUTIVE TAKEAWAYS The final trading days of 2025 were dominated by the collision of political risk and monetary policy. An unprecedented White House threat to sue the Federal Reserve Chair rocked the bedrock of central bank independence, while Japan and Germany unveiled divergent fiscal paths, one spending record sums, the other bracing for job cuts. …
(2025-12-30). AMU in shock after ABK School Teacher's brutal murder. ummid.com The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is in shock after the brutal murder of ABK Union School teacher Rao Danish Ali Wednesday December 24, 2025.
(2025-12-30). Can You Recognize a State That Doesn't Exist? moderndiplomacy.eu On December 26, 2025, a long-lasting equilibrium in the Horn of Africa is disturbed by Israel becoming the first UN member to recognize Somaliland, a polity that has been in self-government since 1991, albeit not yet recognized under international law. The move calls for consideration of Israel's intentions as well as the legal and security …
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in airspace to the southwest of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed its fighters, airborne early warning aircraft, electronic warfare aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles to conduct drills on regional patrol, aerial confrontation, and information support in the airspace to the southwest of the Taiwan Island. The drills intend to test the capabilities of multi-type aircraft coordination and seizing air superiority.
(2025-12-30). Grey Anderson: Primacy's Calculus. newleftreview.org Grey Anderson on Edward Luce, Zbig. Biography of Brzezinski, updating the American strategist and Russia hawk for present needs.
(2025-12-30). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2025-12-30). Commodities Battered by Trump Turbulence Look for Breathing Space in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu Commodity markets were whipsawed in 2025 as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, trade threats and geopolitical manoeuvring drove prices more by headlines than fundamentals. Volatility surged across energy, metals and precious assets, producing sharp winners and losers. While 2026 could bring relative calm if trade tensions ease, the aftershocks of Trump-era policy shifts are likely …
(2025-12-30). Hajj 2026 4th Waiting List of 1,259 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the fourth waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 1,259 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before January 08, 2026.
(2025-12-30). (W.E. Talk) Beate Trankmann: Many of the challenges we face today cannot be solved in isolation. ecns.cn Over the past5 years, the program has built an effective platform for constructive dialogue, contributing to greater understanding across different cultures and traditions. UNDP has been pleased to engage with W.E. Talk through interviews and exchanges to showcase our work in international development and multilateral cooperation. These conversations help connect policy debates and strengthen broader public understanding.
(2025-12-30). Kiev to face retaliation for terrorist actions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Kiev will face retaliation for its terrorist actions, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
(2025-12-30). Iran's Guards said to eye bio-chem warheads for long-range missiles: Report. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard is reportedly pushing its missile program into a new phase focused on unconventional biological and chemical warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, framed by sources as a "complementary deterrent" against Israel and the United States. Such a move, if confirmed, would sharply raise proliferation concerns, redraw deterrence calculations in the Middle East, and risk major global backlash and sanctions on Tehran. Iran International reported that the IRGC Aerospace Force is developing chemical and biological warheads for long-range ballistic missiles, shifting emphasis from missile rang…
(2025-12-30). Zelensky will have to hide for rest of life: Medvedev. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Vladimir Zelensky will have to hide for the rest of his life following Ukraine's drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.
(2025-12-30). Huangyan coral reefs healthy, says report. ecns.cn The coral reef ecosystem of China's Huangyan Island is healthy, and the recent establishment of a national nature reserve is expected to enhance its diversity, stability and sustainability through strict protection and ecological restoration efforts, according to a report unveiled on Monday.
(2025-12-30). CUET 2026: NTA Releases Registration Guideline, Syllabus. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the guidelines for registration, syllabus and online application process for the candidates planning to appear in the Common University Entrance Test or CUET 2026 (UG).
(2025-12-30). Christmas 2025: Widespread violence, intimidation against Christians in India. ummid.com Reports of widespread violence and intimidation against Christians are being reported from different parts of India on the eve and day of Christmas Thursday December 25, 2025.
(2025-12-30). Inside Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — As global challenges intensify, nuclear technology is emerging as a practical solution across multiple sectors, offering tools for healthcare, food security, environmental protection, and sustainable energy.
(2025-12-30). India's Rice Export Boom Fuels a Looming Groundwater Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu India's rise to become the world's largest rice producer and exporter has been hailed by politicians as a triumph of policy and farmer resilience. Exports have nearly doubled over the past decade, surpassing 20 million metric tons in the latest fiscal year and giving India control over roughly 40% of global rice trade. Yet behind …
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh's first female prime minister Khaleda Zia passes away at 80. tribune.com.pk 
Khaleda Zia, who became Bangladesh's first female prime minister in 1991 and went on to develop a bitter rivalry with Sheikh Hasina as they spent decades trading power, died on Tuesday after a long illness. She was 80. | Her opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), said that she died after a prolonged illness. She had advanced cirrhosis of the liver, arthritis, diabetes, and chest and heart problems, her doctors said. | She went to London for medical treatment in early 2025, staying for four months before returning home. | Though Khaleda had been out of power since 2006 and had spent several years in jai…
(2025-12-30). Meet Mohammed Haris: The Owner of Al Hind Air, India's latest airline. ummid.com The Al Hind Air, owned and promoted by T. Mohammed Haris, has finally obtained the much needed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation.
(2025-12-30). US Military Launches 30th Strike in Boat Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com US Southern Command announced on Monday that its forces bombed another alleged drug-running boat in the waters of Latin America, marking the 30th strike since the campaign began on September 2. SOUTHCOM said the boat was targeted in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and claimed, without providing any evidence, that it was "transiting along known narco-trafficking …
(2025-12-30). This Week in People's History, Dec 31-Jan 6, 2026. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 31-Jan 6, 2026 |
(2025-12-30). China's Economic Crossroads: Booming Exports, Struggling Citizens. devdiscourse.com China's economy showcases resilience through robust exports and advances in technology. However, many citizens struggle with weak property prices and job insecurities.
(2025-12-30). 2025 Must Be The End Of Inane Rule Of Climate 'Optimism'. popularresistance.org Allow yourself a very brief thought-experiment… What if 2025 had been the year the UK finally met its legally binding commitment to eliminate dangerous carbon emissions?… What if the mass climate mobilisations of the late 2010s had succeeded in forcing governments to act at the speed science demanded? In that alternate reality, life would almost certainly feel calmer, safer and more predictable than it does now. | As 2025 draws to a close, however, we are confronted by a harder truth. Britain is nowhere near zero carbon.
(2025-12-30). Turkey Detains Hundreds of IS Suspects After Deadly Police Clash. moderndiplomacy.eu Turkish authorities detained 357 suspects in a nationwide operation against the Islamic State (IS) on Tuesday, the Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. The arrests came a day after a deadly eight-hour gunfight in the town of Yalova, on the Sea of Marmara coast south of Istanbul, which left three police officers and six militants dead. …
(2025-12-30). Trump 'shocked & outraged' by alleged Putin house drone plot amid Ukraine talks. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump's first reaction has emerged after Russia claimed Ukraine targeted President Vladimir Putin's Novgorod residence during ongoing peace talks. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Trump was described as "shocked and outraged" by the reported attack. Russian officials say Ukraine launched a massive drone assault, claiming all 91 long-range drones were intercepted. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov labeled the incident "state terrorism" and warned retaliation targets have been selected. Ukraine has firmly denied the accusation, with President Volodymyr Zelensky calling it a lie. The dramat…
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts training of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority, and anti-sub operations to the East of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed destroyers, frigates, fighters and bombers to conduct drills in the waters and airspace to the east of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on subjects of assault on maritime targets, seizure of regional air superiority as well as submarine hunting and anti-submarine operations.
(2025-12-30). Nic Johnson: What The Thunder Said. newleftreview.org Nic Johnson on Melinda Cooper, Counterrevolution. Neoliberalism as programme to head off the radical potential of the Keynesian state.
(2025-12-30). The Israeli Government Put My Name At The Top Of An 'Antisemite' List. caitlinjohnstone.com.au My name appears at the top of a list in a document the Israeli government released earlier this month in order to draw false associations between the Bondi Beach shooting and online criticism of Israel and its atrocities. | The
(2025-12-30). Graveyard Land Dispute Uncovered: A Clash Over Heritage and Encroachment. devdiscourse.com In a tense operation on Tuesday, the revenue department assessed the legality of structures built on graveyard land near a contested religious site. The survey, conducted under tight security, exposed 22 cases of alleged encroachments, stirring local unrest.
(2025-12-30). Fishing ban revitalizes Yangtze. ecns.cn Rare and endangered fish species such as the Yangtze sturgeon and Chinese suckers, orMyxocyprinus asiaticus, are now more frequently sighted in the Chongqing section of the Yangtze.
(2025-12-30). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2025-12-30). Climate activists v. the U.S. energy industry: Cases to watch in 2026. wattsupwiththat.com Anti-oil and gas advocates across the country have pursued litigation in recent years attempting to force the fossil fuel industry to pay for decades of financial damages the advocates claim were caused by climate change.
(2025-12-30). Greece, Israel and Cyprus to step up joint exercises in east Med. newarab.com 
The three eastern Mediterranean nations have drawn closer over the past decade through
(2025-12-30). Khaleda Zia, first woman PM of Bangladesh, passes away at 80 after prolonged illness. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female Prime Minister, passed away on Tuesday following a long period of illness, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced. She was 80 years old. | According to her doctors, she had been battling several age-related health conditions, including advanced liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and heart and chest complications. Zia had been receiving treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka since November 23 and was put on ventilator support on December 11. Only two days earlier, her personal physician had stated that her condition was "extremely critical." | In…
(2025-12-30). Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida. aljazeera.com US president and Israeli prime minister exchange flattery as Trump threatens Iran and stresses that Hamas must disarm.
(2025-12-30). Shafali Verma Rockets in ICC Women's T20I Rankings. devdiscourse.com In an impressive display of skill and consistency, Shafali Verma has ascended to the sixth spot in the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings. Her stellar performances, including several match-winning half-centuries, have solidified her position as a formidable opener.
(2025-12-30). Julieta Caldas: Luxury without Grandeur. newleftreview.org The experience of the Frieze Art Fair in London, as sibling events sprout in New York, LA, Seoul, Abu Dhabi, under the ownership of an entertainment mogul. Commercial logics on display in a glaring, idea-less space, where artists function as generators of speculative capital.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts strikes on mobile ground targets in middle areas of Taiwan Strait. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct drills in the waters and airspace in the middle areas of the Taiwan Strait, focusing on striking mobile ground targets. The drills intend to test the troops' capabilities of precision strikes on key targets.
(2025-12-30). Ryan Ruby: Wikipedia and the Novel. newleftreview.org Derogatory references to wiki-novels abound in contemporary literary criticism, as authors parade their characters' pseudo-erudition. But might these be signs of an iPhone era 'regime of perception'? Dazzling reconsideration of the relation between the novel and the encyclopaedia, from Sterne and Melville to Rachel Kushner and Sally Rooney.
(2025-12-30). Iran needs no permission to defend itself. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Iran does not seek permission from anyone to defend itself, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says.
(2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Monday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). Prospect and implications of other effective area-based conservation measures in indigenous Chepang landscape in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). UNSC members condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — The majority of United Nations Security Council member states have condemned Israel's recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland in the Horn of Africa.
(2025-12-30). Israel recognition of Somaliland against Somalia sovereignty. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Moscow is deeply concerned about Israel's decision to recognize Somaliland as it goes against Somalia's sovereignty, a Russian diplomat has said.
(2025-12-30). Explained: How to change gmail.com email address. ummid.com In a much desired feature, Google has now decided to allow @gmail.com email address users to change with a new user name without losing data and also brand value.
(2025-12-30). Saudi-led coalition targets arms shipments from UAE in Yemen. newarab.com 
The coalition had warned it would back Yemen's government in any military confrontation with separatist forces and has urged them to withdraw "peacefully" from In recent weeks the UAE-backed Southern…
(2025-12-30). Anders Stephanson & George Kennan: Stephanson—Kennan Correspondence. newleftreview.org An inter-generational exchange between one of the Cold War's originating thinkers and a young Marxist scholar studying his work. Problems of American foreign policy, definitions of the national interest, the Soviet Union and the containment doctrine and the independent development of political discourse among the subjects under consideration.
(2025-12-30). GATE 2026 Mock Test, Paper Schedule Released. ummid.com IIT Guwahati, the official authority to conduct Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026, has released the GATE 2026 Paper Schedule and Mock Test on its official website gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
(2025-12-30). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: feeble defence confirms abject failure to report Labor fairly. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-30). World's longest expressway tunnel crosses Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the 22.13-kilometer Tianshan Shengli Tunnel ⚪ the world's longest expressway tunnel ⚪ opened to traffic Friday.
(2025-12-30). Sanctioning fever: the United States, European Union and free speech. onlineopinion.com.au When Brussels and Washington start banning critics from crossing borders, free speech stops being a principle and becomes a geopolitical weapon.
(2025-12-30). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 30. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 30.
(2025-12-30). 'Heroic': Makkah Haram Security Guard hailed for saving pilgrim's life. ummid.com Grand Mosque Security Guard, Rayan bin Saeed bin Yahya Al-Ahmad, is receiving unprecedented praise for his heroic to save a pilgrim who jumped from the first floor of the Makkah Haram in an attempt to end his life.
(2025-12-30). Mohamed Salah's goal takes Egypt to AFCON 2025 Quarter-Finals. ummid.com Mohamed Salah, the Liverpool star who is also leading Egypt national football team, Saturday scored a classic goal to beat South Africa and take the Pharaohs to 2025 Africa Cup Quarter-Finals.
(2025-12-30). Xi's diplomacy in 2025: Shedding light on a world at crossroads. ecns.cn As 2025 draws to a close, a review of Chinese President Xi Jinping's diplomatic engagements throughout the year reflects China's firm and steady strides on the global stage.
(2025-12-30). Winter scene in Urmia after snowfall. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Snowfall has blanketed Urmia in white, giving streets, parks, and the surrounding foothills a distinctly wintery appearance.
(2025-12-30). Kennedy Center New Year's Eve Concerts Canceled After Trump Name Added. moderndiplomacy.eu The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts has long stood as a nonpartisan symbol of American culture in Washington. Established to honour the legacy of President John F. Kennedy, the institution has traditionally avoided overt political branding. That stance has come under strain since President Donald Trump began his second term and …
(2025-12-30). President Xi to deliver New Year's message to ring in 2026. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping will deliver a New Year's message at 7 p.m. Wednesday to ring in 2026.
(2025-12-30). Turkey's Unyielding Stance: Nationwide Crackdown on Islamic State. devdiscourse.com In a sweeping operation across Turkey, authorities detained 357 suspects linked to the Islamic State, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday. This follows a deadly confrontation involving police and militants that left three officers and six militants dead in Yalova, near Istanbul.
(2025-12-30). Syria's New Leaders Court Alawite Loyalty After Deadly Backlash. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria's Alawite community, long associated with the rule of ousted President Bashar al-Assad, has found itself exposed and vulnerable since his fall. Although many Alawites benefited from access to state jobs under Assad, large numbers also endured poverty and bore the brunt of Syria's 14-year civil war. That fragile post-Assad relationship shattered in March, when …
(2025-12-30). US strike on alleged drug vessel in Pacific Ocean kills 2. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — The US military has conducted a strike on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the Pacific Ocean.
(2025-12-30). Dental Care in Andheri: Treatments, Technology and Safety Standard. ummid.com The main reason people prefer a dental clinic in Andheri is the ease of access to it because there is a good metro connectivity, railway stations, and it is well connected to major road links.
(2025-12-30). Three-party talks help to restore peace. ecns.cn The trilateral meeting of China, Cambodia and Thailand on Monday emphasized the need to fully and effectively implement the truce between Phnom Penh and Bangkok, with a view to ensuring a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and laying the foundation for rebuilding peace.
(2025-12-30). Decoding sources of China's economic resilience in 2025. ecns.cn 2025 has been an uncommon year for the global economy. While much of the world struggled to regain momentum, China pressed ahead, brushing aside doubts and absorbing global headwinds.
(2025-12-30). Former Prime Minister of Greece: W.E. Talk turns mutual learning among civilizations into people's experience. ecns.cn Over these five years, East-West Dialogue(W. E. Talk) has done something important. It has built a real bridge, an intellectual bridge of ideas between peoples, transcending borders, across cultures, beyond prejudice.
(2025-12-30). Vince Zampella, Call of Duty and Battlefield creator, dies in Ferrari crash. ummid.com Vince Zampella, the co-creator of the globally successful video games Call of Duty and Battlefield , has died in a crash while he was driving his Ferrari sports car.
(2025-12-30). The Most Shameful Moment of 2025. ummid.com Read on as Team ummid.com takes a review of the soon-to-be-ending year, and chronicles the most shameful moment(s) and most ashamed moments of the Year 2025.
(2025-12-30). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-30). IIM JAP 2026: Direct Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur has started online registration for candidates who have passed CAT 2025 and now seeking admission in two-year full time MBA program through Joint Admission Process or JAP 2026.
(2025-12-30). 'We Pledge to Continue the Path': Full Speech by Newly Introduced Abu Obeida. wibailoutpeople.org 
December 30, 2025 By Palestine Chronicle Staff The newly introduced military spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigades delivered his first public address, announcing the killing of the former spokesman and outlining the movement's position on the war, ceasefire, and regional developments. The Al-Qassam Brigades' newly introduced military spokesman delivered a lengthy address on Monday, during which he …
(2025-12-30). Trump warns of swift new US strikes if Iran revives nuclear programme. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump gestures as he prepares to greet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu upon arrival for meetings at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025. — ReutersTrump says open to negotiating smarter Iran deal.Hopes Israel moves towards…
(2025-12-30). Chile's Failure To Bury Neoliberalism Led To Pinochetista President. popularresistance.org Stunning, though expected, on December 14, a majority of Chileans (58 per cent to 41 per cent) elected far-right Republican Party candidate Jose Antonio Kast as president for the 2026-30 term, defeating the Communist candidate Jeannette Jara in the second round. | A strong admirer of the Pinochet dictatorship, Kast is also an open supporter of Argentina's Javier Milei and Donald Trump, and maintains close links to the Trump-affiliated Heritage Foundation. His victory presents a significant opportunity for US imperialism.
(2025-12-30). MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The Inside Story. ummid.com The change from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G shows the BJP agenda to quite some extent, away from Gandhi's ideology, undermines federalism, the concept of Rights and doesn't care for the marginalized!
(2025-12-30). Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes Yemen's Mukalla Port Over Alleged Arms Delivery. moderndiplomacy.eu Yemen has been engulfed in a complex civil war since 2014, pitting the Iran-aligned Houthi movement against a Saudi-backed government that was forced to flee the capital, Sanaa. In 2015, a Saudi-led coalition including the United Arab Emirates intervened militarily to restore the government. Over time, however, deep fractures emerged within the coalition itself. One …
(2025-12-30). A Rare Goldilocks Period: RBI's Transformative Year Under Malhotra. devdiscourse.com The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, enacted a substantial monetary easing in 2025, reducing key rates by 1.25% over four policy reviews due to record low inflation, marking what Malhotra termed a 'rare Goldilocks period' for the Indian economy.
(2025-12-30). World Bank Miracle: How To Show Rising Poverty As Declining! popularresistance.org Of late, there have been several academic papers and media write-ups on the World Bank's 2025 claim of steeply declining extreme poverty in the world, especially in Asia. It would be wonderful if this was true, but it is not true. | This claim is spurious, arising from a statistical legerdemain that the World Bank and governments have practiced for many decades, ignoring all criticism. For half a century, they have repeatedly underestimated poverty line expenditure until by now their poverty lines are so incredibly low that they do not permit human survival.
(2025-12-30). Railway Lines and Corruption: Kumari Selja's Dual Agenda for Regional Development. devdiscourse.com Kumari Selja, a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament for Sirsa, has called for the construction of two new railway lines to spur economic development in Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan's border regions. She advocates for the Sirsa-Rania-Tibbi and Sirsa-Bhadra lines to enhance connectivity and benefit local farmers and traders.
(2025-12-30). Future industries top priority in 2026. ecns.cn China's top industry regulator said it will step up efforts to foster emerging and future industries while consolidating the steady advancement of its industrial economy for 2026.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command dispatches bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday dispatched bomber task forces to conduct far-seas combat readiness patrols to the east of the Taiwan Island, focusing on subjects of long-distance raid and joint precision strike, said Senior Colonel Shi Yi, spokesperson of the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
(2025-12-30). John Pilger: Afflictor of the Powerful. consortiumnews.com UPDATED: John Pilger died two years ago today on Dec. 30, 2023. Better than just about anyone else, he used his prodigious talents to simply do his job as a reporter, writes Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium…
(2025-12-30). CTET 2026 Registration Date Extended Till Dec 30. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended the last date of registration and candidate application for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026) till December 30, 2025.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts live fire training on maritime targets to the north and southwest of Taiwan Island. ecns.cn The PLA Eastern Theater Command on Monday employed destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers and unmanned aerial vehicles in coordination with long-range rocket fires to conduct training in the waters and airspace to the north and southwest of the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-12-30). China imposes sanctions on dozens of US weapons manufactures over arms sales to Taiwan. peoplesdispatch.org Ignoring repeated Chinese warnings and their own expressed commitments to the one-China policy, successive US administrations have been selling arms to Taiwan and supporting separatist forces there.
(2025-12-30). 30 Reasons to Donate to Consortium News. consortiumnews.com As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary of continuous publication, please consider making a $30 donation to help ensure that Consortium News persists. A dollar for every year of publication, from 1995 to today. We thank you if you have already…
(2025-12-30). Yemeni Resistance Leader Vows To Target Israeli Presence In Somalia. popularresistance.org The leader of Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, warned in a speech on 28 December that any potential Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a "military target" for the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF). | The speech came as several African, Arab, and Muslim states condemned Israel's decision last week to recognize the sovereignty of the separatist Republic of Somaliland, which Somalia views as one of its federal states. | Israel's recognition of Somaliland is "a hostile stance targeting Somalia and its African surroundings, as well as Yemen and the Red Sea and the countries on its…
(2025-12-30). SPL 2025/26: Ronaldo-led Al-Nassr only FC to win 10 opening matches. ummid.com Saudi Football Club Al-Nassr, led by Portuguese star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, created another record Saturday, becoming the only club in the history of Saudi Pro League (SPL) to win all opening 10 matches.
(2025-12-30). Nepal partners with Indigenous Chepang community to implement effective conservation measures. globalvoices.org The stakeholders should be clearly informed and meaningfully engaged with the OECM framework before implementationGlobal Voices Image by the author. Used with permission. | Nepal has been a signatory to the United Nations' Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) since 1993. At present, protected areas cover 23.39 percent of the country's total land area. In 2022, (2025-12-30). RRB CEN 09/2025: Application starts on Jan 21 for 22,000 vacancies. ummid.com The Indian Railways has issued Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notification void CEN 09/2025 to fill around 22,000 Group D Level -1 vacancies and posts.
(2025-12-30). China's latest giant panda base opens to public, blending tech with conservation. ecns.cn A new giant panda base aimed at bolstering breeding, research and international communication on Monday opened to the public on a trial basis in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
(2025-12-30). Malaysia's Ex-PM Muhyiddin Steps Down as Opposition Leader, Opening Door for Islamist PAS. moderndiplomacy.eu Malaysia's political landscape has remained volatile since the 2018 election ended decades of single-coalition rule. Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin emerged as a key figure after a 2020 political crisis elevated him to the premiership at the head of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition. PN later became the main opposition force after Anwar Ibrahim formed …
(2025-12-30). Trump says US ready for dialogue with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Washington is ready to engage in dialogue with Tehran but the option of using force remains on the table, US President Donald Trump claimed.
(2025-12-30). Two Futures Modern Parents Are Deliberately Engineering for Their Daughters. muslimskeptic.com Non-Muslim western parents who fall into the modern, non-traditional camp, usually do one of two things to their daughters: 1. Either they sexualize their daughters, Or 2. They masculinize their daughters. Sexualizing daughters comes most often in the form of clothing and inappropriate "sports." It looks like a five-year-old girl wearing pants that say "juicy" …
(2025-12-30). Despite Bondi, Australia will remain a world-outlier on mass-migration. onlineopinion.com.au On its triennial immigration-stats, Albanese Australia is a radical outlier not the cautious reformer of embedded media-narrative. Not even Bondi can budge him much.
(2025-12-30). Daria Kasatkina Returns Recharged after Mental Health Break. devdiscourse.com Daria Kasatkina, an Australian tennis player with Russian roots, is ready to make her comeback at the Brisbane International after a six-week hiatus focused on mental health. Her break followed a challenging period marked by a demanding tour schedule and the emotional stress of adapting to her new national identity.
(2025-12-30). Any aggression against Iran to face immediate response. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Ali Shamkhani has warned that any aggression against Iran would be met with a swift and decisive response, emphasizing the country's independent defensive capabilities.
(2025-12-30). How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very. portside.org How Effective Is Protesting? According to Historians and Political Scientists: Very |
(2025-12-30). LVM3-M6 launch marks significant stride in India's space sector: PM Modi. ummid.com The Indian Space Research Organisation's LVM3-M6 mission Wednesday December 24, 2025 successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest ever, into its intended orbit.
(2025-12-30). UK orders 'urgent review' over Alaa Abdel Fattah's posts. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Kevin Cox: South Africa In History's Shadow. newleftreview.org Why is South Africa seemingly still mired in the income and spatial segregation patterns of the apartheid era? Standard explanations focus on the ANC, either as too neoliberal or too statist. Kevin Cox looks instead at the making of classes—and expropriation of African farmers—in conditions of globalization's labour shock.
(2025-12-30). England Retains Jofra Archer for T20 World Cup Despite Injury Setback. devdiscourse.com England unveiled their provisional squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup on Tuesday, featuring the notable inclusion of Jofra Archer despite an injury that sidelined him during the ongoing Ashes in Australia. The World Cup squad, comprising 15 members, also features Nottinghamshire seamer Josh Tongue, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
(2025-12-30). CAT 2025 Result Out: List of 10 Toppers. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode has released the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-30). 'Kill line' reflects predicament of American Dream. ecns.cn A term borrowed from the gaming world — the "kill line" — has recently gone viral online to describe what many see as a harsh reality in the United States, sparking widespread debate about economic insecurity and the fragility of the so-called American Dream.
(2025-12-30). Record set in high-speed maglev tech. ecns.cn China has set a global record by accelerating a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 kilometers per hour in just two seconds, marking the fastest performance of a superconducting electrodynamic suspension system to date and signaling a major advancement in ultra-high-speed transportation research.
(2025-12-30). PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts joint drills around Taiwan. ecns.cn Multiple forces of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) started drills code-named "Justice Mission 2025" around Taiwan Island Monday, said Shi Yi, spokesperson for the theater command.
(2025-12-30). Political Firestorm over Karthigai Deepam Lamp Lighting. devdiscourse.com In a pointed critique, Union Minister L Murugan has accused the ruling DMK of disrespecting the Constitution by disregarding a High Court verdict on the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting case. According to Murugan, the DMK government prevented Hindus from exercising their constitutional right to worship, as defined by B R Ambedkar.
(2025-12-30). The Lie We Keep Telling About Wounded Knee. popularresistance.org Today marks the 135th anniversary of the Massacre of Wounded Knee, which occurred during the wintry week between Christmas and New Year's in 1890. | Nine days before the massacre that left hundreds of Sioux men, women and children dead, an obscure weekly newspaper in South Dakota published an editorial following the death of Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull. In the opinion piece, L. Frank Baum, publisher of the Saturday Pioneer, wrote: | "The Whites, by law of conquest, by justice of civilization, are masters of the American continent, and the best safety of the frontier settlements will be secured by the tota…
(2025-12-30). Ukraine: Negotiations At A Standstill, The War Progresses. popularresistance.org The speed of progress Russian troops are making has increased. During the last weeks several significant Ukrainian cities — Kupiansk, Siversk, Pokrovsk, Myronograd, Huleipole — have fallen into Russian hands. The Ukrainian command seems to ignore this reality. It took weeks to admit that Siverks had fallen. It still claims to hold ground in Myrnograd and Huleipole. It loudly claims a successful counteroffensive in Kupiansk while its troops there get bombed to smithereens. | Meanwhile Russia has widely succeeded in de-energizing Ukraine. Electricity in Ukraine's big cities is limited to less than 12 ho…
(2025-12-30). KEAM 2026: List of Certificates released ahead of registration. ummid.com The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has published on its official website 'cee.kerala.gov.in' the list of Certificates and Documents required for online registration of KEAM 2026.
(2025-12-30). Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States In 2025. progressivehub.net SONALI KOLHATKAR | TRUTHOUT…
(2025-12-30). Cédric Durand: Michel Aglietta. newleftreview.org A tribute to the founder of the Parisian Regulation School of heterodox economics, with its striking combination of elite statistical training, rich conceptualizations and long-range economic history. Michel Aglietta's singular trajectory traced from radicalization in Algeria and 1960s Marxism to studies of China and green modelling.
(2025-12-30). Continuous snowfall blankets Tabriz in white. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) — Tabriz was covered in snow after steady snowfall persisted from evening through the night.
(2025-12-30). Beijing opens new railway station. ecns.cn Beijing Tongzhou Railway Station, located within the integrated transport hub of the capital's sub-center, was officially put into operation on Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Chinese Embassy in Panama opposes demolition of Chinese monument in Panama. ecns.cn (ECNS) — The Chinese Embassy in Panama on Monday expressed extreme shock, strong indignation and firm opposition after the municipal government of Arraiján forcibly demolished the China—Panama Friendship Park and a monument commemorating the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese people in Panama.
(2025-12-30). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-30). Hamas confirms Abu Obaida's death, unveils new spokesman to carry his mantle. hindustantimes.com Hamas's armed wing has formally confirmed that its longtime masked spokesman Abu Obaida was killed in an Israeli strike and has introduced a new spokesperson who might continue to use the powerful brand name "Abu Obaida" in his place. The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades say the original Abu Obaida's real identity was Huthaifa Samir al-Kahlout, hailing him as a "great leader" and architect of their media machine after nearly two decades as the face and voice of Hamas's propaganda war against Israel. Watch for details…
(2025-12-30). Eastern Europe: Resistance Grows To Militarism, Israeli Arms Production. popularresistance.org As Western European elites scramble to maintain influence amid waning backing from the Trump administration and growing domestic opposition to pro-militarization, anti-people policies, countries in Eastern Europe are faced with a different set of dynamics. | Starting from distinct political and economic conditions, movements across the region are organizing against expected cuts and deepening ties with Israel's genocidal regime, while also pushing back against local elites seeking to profit from the EU's expanding armament agenda. Peoples Dispatch spoke with Oana Uiorean and Vlad Mure≈üan of the Elbit…
(2025-12-30). Maulana Fazlur Rehman: An Indian Supporter In Pakistan. ummid.com Pakistani opposition leader and Chief of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F), Maulana Fazlur Rehman delivered a pointed critique of Pakistan's military leadership, specifically targeting Army chief Asim Munir and the country's policy toward Afghanistan.
(2025-12-30). 10 moments we won't soon forget in 2025 Ukraine war politics. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-30). Saudi Foreign Ministry: Actions taken by "brotherly state of United Arab Emirates are extremely dangerous" english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-30). Anders Stephanson: Looking Back. newleftreview.org
(2025-12-30). Chinese Foreign Minister meets Cambodian Deputy PM in Yunnan. ecns.cn
(2025-12-30). First batch of China's emergency humanitarian aid arrives in Cambodia. ecns.cn
(2025-12-30). Hamas confirms the assassination of Abu Obaida and four other Al-Qassam commanders. peoplesdispatch.org
(2025-12-30). Ukraine peace deal: 95% sealed… then why is Kyiv still bleeding? | Grey Zone. hindustantimes.com
(2025-12-30). Central London illuminated to welcome 2026. ecns.cn
(2025-12-30). Mossad-Affiliated X Account Encourages Protests in Iran, Suggests Israeli Operatives Are Involved. news.antiwar.com
(2025-12-30). SIR being conducted using AI, it's a huge scam, claims CM Mamata Banerjee at Bankura rally. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-30). Saudi Foreign Ministry: We reiterate importance of UAE's response to Yemen's request to withdraw its forces within 24 hours. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-30). Cuarto frente frío provocará marcado descenso de las temperaturas a finales de diciembre. cubadebate.cu El cuarto frente frío de la actual temporada invernal llegará al país al final de la tarde y durante las primeras horas de la noche de mañana, con incidencia inicial en la región occidental, informó el Instituto de Meteorología (Insmet). El frente favorecerá un marcado descenso de las temperaturas, principalmente en las regiones occidental y central.
(2025-12-30). ICAP: 65 años de amor por Cuba. cubadebate.cu Fiel al ideario martiano y fidelista el Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) celebra, junto al movimiento internacional de solidaridad con la isla rebelde, los primeros 65 años de trabajo de la institución, a cuyo fundador, el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro, está dedicada la celebración del aniversario. La visión de futuro de Fidel originó el ICAP el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-30). Eclipses, Microlunas y una Luna Azul: El completo menú astronómico de 2026. cubadebate.cu El año 2026 se presenta como un período excepcional para la observación astronómica, con un calendario lunar cargado de eventos significativos. Según los cálculos de los observatorios internacionales, el ciclo contará con un total de trece Lunas Llenas, fenómeno que no se produce todos los años y que establece un escenario propicio para otros hitos celestes.
(2025-12-30). Ataque a residencia de Putin hará revisar postura de EEUU hacia Zelenski, advierte el Kremlin. cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como "ataque terrorista" por las autoridades de Moscú, la residencia presidencial rusa en la región de Nóvgorod fue blanco de un ataque con drones durante la noche del 28 al 29 de diciembre. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, informó personalmente de lo sucedido a su homólogo estadounidense, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-30). Amaury Pérez Vidal: Creo que estuve, y estoy, del lado de las causas justas. cubadebate.cu Desde que en 1969 comenzó mi dudable y riesgoso camino por la música, no imaginaba que llegaría un momento como éste. øCómo presentirlo siquiera? Para mí este premio era un galardón inalcanzable. Mi vida siempre estuvo acompañada por la música, desde que mi madre escuchaba en la casa familiar a Michel Legrand y mi padre el jazz de Stan Kenton, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, y Lois Armstrong.
(2025-12-30). María Haro Sly: Sprawl as Subject. newleftreview.org María Haro Sly on Carlos Pagni, El Nudo. The Buenos Aires periphery as a political subject, from the early workers' movement to Javier Milei.
(2025-12-30). Bolivia: General Strike Led by Miners' Union Continues. orinocotribune.com An indefinite general strike called by the Bolivian Workers' Central (COB) has now entered its second week. The strike has been in response to Supreme Decree 5503, a law condemned by unions and peasant organizations for being part of an "IMF-imposed adjustment" that is deteriorating the standard of living of the working population. Miners have been at the forefront of these protests. | Since last Monday, December 22, thousands of miners have been marching on La Paz. Wearing helmets and carrying tools, they have set up roadblocks and blockades around Plaza Murillo, the central square of the national government. Th…
(2025-12-30). Consumption top driver in Five-Year Plan. ecns.cn While fiscal and monetary policies are essential to expand demand, Su said expanding high-quality demand depends on developing new quality productive forces through product innovation and process innovation.
(2025-12-29). Algiers to Gaza: Frantz Fanon & the unfinished decolonisation. newarab.com 
On the centenary of Frantz Fanon's birth, Algiers hosted an emotionally charged conference on 6 December that gathered scholars, psychiatrists, and activists from Algeria and beyond. The event came just weeks before Algeria adopted a landmark law officially classifying French colonialism as When we entered the unexpectedly trendy conference hall in the un…
(2025-12-29). Winter weather drenches Gaza tents as Netanyahu arrives in US. newarab.com 
Gaza's Government Operations Room has reiterated its calls for more humanitarian housing amid the The operations room said that
(2025-12-29). Netanyahu set to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago for talks on Gaza, Iran. haaretz.com Sources familiar with the details of the visit said they are struggling to assess whether Trump will take a friendly or hostile approach toward Netanyahu. 'With Trump, you never know,' one said…
(2025-12-29). This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents. aljazeera.com Netanyahu is set to meet the US president again, with past meetings since the Gaza war followed by regional escalation.
(2025-12-29). Thursday 1/1: Hikers for Palestine: Walking in Solidarity with Gaza's Orphans. indybay.org Inspiration Point (Tilden Regional Park), Wildcat Canyon Rd, Orinda, CA 94563…
(2025-12-29). Israel's Ceasefire Violations in Gaza Continue to Pile Up. scheerpost.com By International Middle East Media Center Israeli occupation forces continued to breach the ceasefire agreement on Friday and Saturday, carrying out new airstrikes, artillery fire, and machine‚Äëgun attacks across several areas of the Gaza Strip. The renewed violations come as casualty figures climb and rescue teams warn they are unable to reach many of the …
(2025-12-29). Italy Meloni Gov Attacks Dockers Unions For Action On Palestine. indybay.org The Italian Meloni government is retaliating against the USB union for taking action against the genocide in Gaza…
(2025-12-29). Gaza's Project Sunrise: Cat out of the bag. ummid.com Gaza's Project Sunrise right from the beginning was to get Gaza free of Palestinians, so that it could be redeveloped as a riviera or a Singapore in the desert, leading on AI and modern tech…
(2025-12-29). Did Trump Just Confess to Attacking Venezuela. theintercept.com 
President Donald Trump said in a radio interview that the United States had knocked out "a big facility" last week as part of his administration's ongoing pressure campaign to topple Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. | "They have a big plant or a big facility where the ships come from," Trump
(2025-12-29). Venezuelan Trade Unions Propose Plan To President Maduro. popularresistance.org Caracas, Venezuela — Dozens of Venezuelan trade unions representing public and private sectors ranging from national oil company workers to educators to motorcycle taxistas joined together in the Constituent Congress of the Working Class on December 15-17 in Caracas. They gathered as the culmination of over 22,000 assemblies of workers throughout the country involving nearly 67,000 elected delegates from October to December. | A spokeswoman, Maria Griman, from National Commission of Council of Productive Workers, the Hydro-carbons sector, presented to President Nicolas Maduro a list of four proposals.
(2025-12-29). Why Is the United States Drawn to War? fpif.org The United States is drawn to war on every front, like a moth to a candle. It does not matter that Americans are sick of foreign wars stretching back 25 years in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, and now Venezuela, wars that have bankrupted the nation. It has no effect that the United States lacks the economic, technological, and manufacturing capacity necessary to sustain a conventional war. Nor would the United States likely win an unconventional war employing nano-technology, bio-technology, and information warfare. | The critics allowed to appear on TV like John Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs attribute this war…
(2025-12-29). President Maduro: Venezuela's Army Is Made of Emancipators and Liberators (+Economic Growth). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro led the message of greeting to the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB) on Sunday, reaffirming the liberating and emancipatory character of Venezuela's armed force, which remain in perfect popular-military unity to safeguard tranquility and peace. | "Our military has a glorious history as emancipatory soldiers, liberators of this land," he said, while celebrating the 200th anniversary of the creation of the Venezuelan Army's military academy, which was established even before the continent's emancipatory struggles began. | "Our military is not imperialist; they do not go out…
(2025-12-29). Iran rejects claims of embassy staff exit from Venezuela. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Tehran says its embassy in Venezuela remains fully operational, rejecting the distorted reports.
(2025-12-29). Is a Historic Ukraine Peace Agreement Now 90% Complete? thinktank.pk In a pivotal development for ending the prolonged conflict in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced a full agreement on bilateral security guarantees with the United States following high-level discussions with President Donald Trump. This milestone comes amid intensive negotiations aimed at securing a lasting peace framework, marking a potential turning point in the …
(2025-12-29). Wednesday 12/31: New Eve Kaleidophone! indybay.org Peace United Church | 900 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-12-29). Potts in line for Sydney Test after Atkinson injury. tribune.com.pk 
England's ever-changing attack will have yet another iteration in the Ashes finale in Sydney with Matthew Potts expected to replace injured fast bowler Gus Atkinson for the fifth and final test. | Atkinson was ruled out of the match, which starts on January 4, having strained his left hamstring soon after picking up his third wicket during England's victory at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. | Atkinson is the third England seamer to return home early following Mark Wood and Jofra Archer but will not be replaced in the squad. | One-test Surrey pacer Matthew Fisher is the other reserve quick in the sid…
(2025-12-29). China pilots L3 vehicles on roads. ecns.cn China has begun piloting Level 3 autonomous vehicles on public roads, marking a stride forward in intelligent mobility. But hurdles over liability, infrastructure and commercial rollout remain to be resolved for widespread deployment, said analysts.
(2025-12-29). Ecuador's border closure disrupts life in border areas. plenglish.com Quito, Dec. 29 (Prensa Latina) Communities in Ecuador are reporting disruptions to traffic, agriculture, commerce, and tourism due to the partial closure of border crossings, while the government defends the measure on the grounds of national security.
(2025-12-29). Trump secretly calls Putin before high-stakes Zelensky meeting in Miami; 'Good & very productive…'. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly called Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's arrival in Miami for high-stakes talks. Trump described the call with Putin as "good and very productive." Zelensky will meet Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where discussions are expected to focus on security cooperation, economic agreements, and sensitive territorial issues in Ukraine's Donbas region. Kyiv and Moscow remain firmly at odds over the area, making this meeting critical on the world stage. Global attention is on the Trump-Zelensky talks, which could influence international diplomacy…
(2025-12-29). James Talarico: Christian US senate candidate opposes genocide, rejects lobby cash. thecanary.co 
James Talarico is a Presbyterian pastor who also serves in the Texas House of Representatives since 2018. He is also an anomaly for US 'Christian' politicians, because he vocally opposes Israel's genocide and refuses Israel lobby cash. James Talarico: an anomaly? Unlike typical US 'Christian' nationalists, he has a long track record on the right […] | By
(2025-12-29). Starmer made ex-aide a lord despite known paedo link. thecanary.co 
In a classic Starmer move, the prime minister has elevated a former aide linked to a convicted paedophile to the House of Lords. We say 'classic' because it has all the hallmarks of Starmer's most famous moves: The whiff of corruption. The stench of incompetence. The reek of hypocrisy. EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer gave peerage to […] | By
(2025-12-29). Bush—Putin talks reveal US pursuing smaller nuclear bombs: docs expose origins of Russia—West breakdown. infobrics.org Newly declassified NSA files reveal candid Bush—Putin conversations on NATO, Ukraine, and missile defense. The documents also expose US discussions about developing smaller nuclear weapons. Together, they challenge dominant Western narratives about Russia's long-term intentions.
(2025-12-29). Amit Shah Stresses BJP's Stand on Evicting Infiltrators Amid Revamping Historic Assam Site. devdiscourse.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) determination to eliminate infiltrators across India, highlighting the redevelopment of the historic Batadrava Than in Assam as a testament to this agenda. In a strong statement made during the inauguration of the Batadrava Cultural Project in Nagaon district, Shah expressed discontent over the reported presence of Bangladeshi infiltrators at the birthplace of revered Vaishnav saint and reformer, Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva. Shah commended Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's efforts in clearing illegal encroachments and restoring the…
(2025-12-29). ISIS, Footman of Foreign Intervention. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-29). Head of ICRO Hojjatoleslam Imanipour meets Malaysian officials, thinkers, religious leaders. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) made a visit to Malaysia with the aim of strengthening cultural diplomacy, engaging with elites and intellectuals, supporting Iranians living abroad, and expanding Quranic and cultural cooperation between the two countries.
(2025-12-29). Enabling Collective Lunacy by Remaking the Universe in One's Image. transcend.org Anticipating Controversial Renaming in the Course of the US Moon Mission…
(2025-12-29). Shved: Paramount goal is to protect the country's interests under sanctions. eng.belta.by Chairman of the Supreme Court of Belarus Andrei Shved introduced Eduard Korol as new head of the Grodno Oblast Economic Court to the court's staff on 29 December.
(2025-12-29). Snowy forest landscapes in Belarus. eng.belta.by A forest in Zhlobin District is blanketed in snow createng a serene, magical atmosphere.
(2025-12-29). Health ministry underlines need to implement clean air law. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The deputy health minister, Alireza Raeisi, has urged the implementation of the clean air law as air pollution accounts for 57,000 deaths in the country annually.
(2025-12-29). Own goal hands Sudan fortunate win. tribune.com.pk 
Sudan profited from a late own goal to beat Equatorial Guinea 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Sunday, picking up their first points of the tournament in Morocco. | Mohamed Eisa's free kick in the 74th minute was cleared by Equatorial Guinea's Luis Asue but struck teammate Saul Coco and ricocheted back past the despairing dive of goalkeeper Jesus Owono. | Sudan joined Algeria and Burkina Faso, playing later on Sunday in Rabat, on three points in Group E while Equatorial Guinea, the surprise packages of the last two Nations Cups, are on the brink of elimination after successive losses. | Sudan had an…
(2025-12-29). Iranian, Iraqi universities discuss ways to expand co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Mohammad-Hossein Omid, the chancellor of University of Tehran, and Osama Ismail Al-Mashhadani, the president of the University of Nineveh, have explored the potential to boost collaborations between the two universities.
(2025-12-29). UN visit to El-Fasher finds civilians in 'unsafe conditions'. newarab.com 
Traumatised civilians left in
(2025-12-29). Why Colombia's left is seeking to change the constitution. colombiareports.com Colombia's President Gustavo Petro and many of his followers want to organize a constituent assembly to overcome what they call a "structural institutional blockade" of popular reforms. In a post on social media platform Twitter, Petro celebrated the formal registration of the committee that will seek popular support for the process to overhaul Colombia's 1991 …
(2025-12-29). Russian forces drop video bomb just before Zelensky's Mar-a-Lago push from battle-scarred Dimitrov. hindustantimes.com Russia claims it has captured the town of Dimitrov in Ukraine's Donetsk region, releasing dramatic battlefield footage showing Russian troops raising flags amid heavy fighting. The advance comes as Moscow signals fresh territorial gains, with Russian commander briefing President Vladimir Putin on developments along the frontline. The move is being framed as Moscow's strategic message as U.S. political dynamics shift and discussions around Ukraine continue in Washington. Footage released by Russia's defence ministry shows intense combat and symbolic moments following the reported takeover. Ukrainian forces have no…
(2025-12-29). Two Telangana women killed as car falls into gorge in California, family seeks help to bring back mortal remains. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Two women from Telangana were killed in a road accident in California, US while returning from a trip with friends. The victims have been identified as Pullakhandam Meghana Rani and Kad | Two Telangana women killed as car falls into gorge in California, family seeks help to bring back mortal remains…
(2025-12-29). Without an interior minister, Israel leaves Palestinian humanitarian status requests in limbo. haaretz.com The Humanitarian Committee for Palestinians in Israel, which operates under the Interior Ministry, reviews residency requests based on exceptional humanitarian circumstances. In the absence of an interior minister, cases pending for over a year cannot be approved, leaving temporary residents in prolonged uncertainty…
(2025-12-29). FO ∞ Podcasts: The Forbidden C-word, Class in America. fairobserver.com 
Editor-in-Chief Atul Singh and Kent Jenkins Jr., a former political reporter from The Washington Post turned communications consultant, discuss America's "forbidden C-word: " class. They argue that class shapes opportunity, identity and political behavior, even as Americans prefer a national story of rugged individualism. Jenkins frames himself as a class migrant — someone who grows up…
(2025-12-29). Revisiting Dietary Fats: Fresh Insights from IMA NATCON 2025. devdiscourse.com The 100th National Conference of the Indian Medical Association (IMA NATCON 2025) in Ahmedabad highlighted the importance of evidence-based dietary guidelines for cardiovascular health. Cardiologists are urging a reevaluation of longstanding beliefs in light of recent scientific findings.
(2025-12-29). Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire holds as frontline shows aftermath of fighting. aljazeera.com Thailand and Cambodia have halted fighting after weeks of clashes along their disputed border.
(2025-12-29). Brigitte Bardot: French actress turned far-right advocate. newarab.com 
Film legend Bardot, who died on Sunday aged 91, argued she was unfairly labelled as a supporter of the anti-immigration
(2025-12-29). Trump-Zelensky talks yield no progress on territorial issues. newarab.com 
Trump said after his talks with the Ukrainian president on Sunday that they were "getting a lot closer…
(2025-12-29). Sightseeing along ancient spice route added to Iran's tourism calendar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sightseeing tours along sections of the ancient spice route located in Iran have been officially added to the country's tourism calendar, a move aimed at highlighting Iran's historical role in regional and global trade networks, a local tourism official said on Sunday.
(2025-12-29). It's BACK! The 16th International Conference on Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com The only climate conference dedicated to the examination of data rather than the propagation of dogma is back! Yours truly (Anthony) will be there as a Keynote Speaker, plus, given…
(2025-12-29). Trump Slashes US Humanitarian Aid Pledge as His Cuts Kill Hundreds of Thousands Globally. scheerpost.com By Jake Johnson for Common Dreams The Trump administration on Monday announced a commitment of $2 billion to United Nations humanitarian assistance efforts, a fraction of what the US has previously provided as President Donald Trump's foreign aid cuts continue to wreak deadly havoc worldwide. The US State Department said the funds will be tied to reform efforts pushed by the …
(2025-12-29). Delivering holiday cheer: Sergeyenko visits children at traumatology and orthopedics center in Minsk. eng.belta.by As part of the Our Children campaign, Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko visited the National Research and Treatment Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics in Minsk.
(2025-12-29). Starvation, 'ghost towns' plague Sudan as al-Burhan demands RSF surrender. aljazeera.com Army chief rejects compromise as funding cuts leave millions hungry, RSF sieges empty villages in Darfur and Kordofan.
(2025-12-29). By recognizing Somaliland, Israel steps into a complex labyrinth of regional rivalries. haaretz.com Israel's recognition might grant the country a military presence in the Horn of Africa, but it will find itself constrained by the UAE and its regional commitments to its neighbors. For Somaliland, the 'deal' with Israel may include a promise that its biggest prize — Trump — will follow…
(2025-12-29). Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river. sanews.gov.za Search underway for SANDF member swept away in flooded river | A search is underway for a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) member, who was swept away while attempted to cross a heavily flooded river during a routine patrol at the Lebombo Border Post in Mpumalanga. | According to the SANDF, the incident occurred on Christmas when a military vehicle carrying two members of the SANDF Military Police attempted to cross a river while conducting their duties during the execution of Operation Corona. | "Tragically, the body of one SANDF member has since been recovered. The second member remains missing. | "A…
(2025-12-29). 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…
(2025-12-29). China holds military drills near Taiwan, simulates port blockade. newarab.com 
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its sovereign territory and has refused to rule out using military action to seize the island democracy. | The latest show of force follows a bumper round of arms sales to Taipei by the
(2025-12-29). KZN road safety operations net 100. sanews.gov.za KZN road safety operations net 100 | A total of 100 people have been arrested in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, by the officers of the Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) for violating various traffic laws this past weekend. | The arrests were part of the #NenzaniLaEzweni operation aimed at ensuring road safety, tackling drunk driving, reckless driving, illegal activities — such as undocumented foreign truck drivers with fake licences – and ensuring roadworthiness. | "The #NenzaniLaEzweni Operation is a resounding success and very effective. This morning, we are observing many visitors returning home after spending…
(2025-12-29). Zelenskyy Trump Meet World Report NewsX World. gilbertdoctorow.com In this hourly news bulletin on the Indian broadcaster NewsX World yesterday evening, I appear as from minute 4 and set out my latest projection of how the Ukraine war will end in a frozen conflict after Russia has taken control of all the strategic and ethnically Russian parts of the country that it wishes …
(2025-12-29). Lukashenko signs law on national budget 2026. eng.belta.by The budget ensures the fulfillment of all the state's social obligations and maintains the stability of public finances.
(2025-12-29). PM inaugurates new cancer institute in AJK. tribune.com.pk 
ISLAMABAD | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday praised the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission's (PAEC) contributions to the health sector, calling the provision of state-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities the "biggest service to humanity". | The premier was addressing an inaugural ceremony of Kashmir Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Oncology and Radiology (KINOR) in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). | Addressing the ceremony, the prime minister said there was no nobler calling than serving patients at their doorsteps, noting that cancer sufferers from Muzaffarabad and other remote areas of Azad…
(2025-12-29). Climate Change Perceptions. wattsupwiththat.com There is overwhelming evidence that the current warming cycle will eventually reverse. This does not mean that GHG emissions are not a factor but does mean they are a tweak not the primary driver. This combined with the fact that New York GHG emissions are so small relative to global emissions that we cannot meaningfully affect global emissions means that GHG emission reductions for the sake of the climate is a useless endeavor.
(2025-12-29). Israel's Supreme Court suspends govt move to shut army radio. newarab.com 
In a ruling issued late Sunday, Supreme Court President Isaac Amit said the suspension was partly because the
(2025-12-29). Vaccine policy, class and the erosion of public health protection: An interview with legal scholar Dorit Reiss. wsws.org This interview is the second extended discussion between Professor Reiss and the World Socialist Web Site examining the accelerating assault on vaccines and public health in the United States.
(2025-12-29). Japanese pop culture is sexually explicit, but sex education is wanting. globalvoices.org 
While sexual images are everywhere, Japanese classrooms still regard sex as an issue of biological reproductionOriginally published on Sexualized imagery featuring female bodies saturates Japan's public spaces — from magazine covers in convenience stores to billboards on city streets — and has become widely normalized. | In Oct…
(2025-12-29). Optus report whitewashes Australia's emergency phone breakdowns. wsws.org The telecommunication company's report seeks to absolve management of any responsibility for the fatal events of September 18, when some 605 calls to emergency services numbers failed to connect.
(2025-12-29). Nepal's former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests. geo.tv 
Balendra Shah, 35, a former rapper and composer who currently serves as the mayor of Kathmandu, popularly known as "Balen", attends the Indra Jatra festival at Kathmandu Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal, September 6, 2025. — ReutersTwo popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead…
(2025-12-29). 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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(2025-12-29). The Body as the Final Weapon: Palestine Action and the Spirit of Bobby Sands. counterpunch.org 
When the machinery of the state is totally dedicated to the protection of genocide; when the courts act as private security for arms dealers and weapons manufacturers; and when the political class—from Labour to Tory—competes to see who can bow lower to the Zionist lobby, the only territory left to reclaim is the body itself.
(2025-12-29). Machinists Union Members at Discovery World in Milwaukee Vote Union, Yes! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-29). Araghchi calls for stepped-up cooperation with Tajikistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called for strengthening comprehensive relations with Tajikistan, highlighting shared cultural and linguistic ties as the basis for increased cooperation.
(2025-12-29). Why Maha schools with 'CBSE', 'Global' names are under scrutiny. ummid.com The schools and educational institutions in Maharashtra using 'CBSE', 'Global' and 'International' in their names have come under scrutiny following the release of a notification.
(2025-12-29). Burgum's Offshore Wind Halt of Questionable Legality. commondreams.org The Secretary of the Department of the Interior's (DOI) abrupt cessation of all leases for major offshore wind electric generation facilities under construction is not legally defensible and raises significant conflict of interest issues, according to a letter Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) sent to congressional committees today.Last week, DOI Secretary Doug Burgum announced that the administration was "pausing—effective immediately the leases for all large-scale offshore wind projects under construction in the United States" pending a national security review of the projects. T…
(2025-12-29). How world changed for India in 2025: Bangladesh-Pak threat, US hurdle, China chance. hindustantimes.com What were the biggest geopolitical happenings of 2025? HT's Shishir Gupta gets you an in-depth look the wars, clashes and conflicts that took place this year. If you want to learn more about China, Pakistan, Russia, Thailand, Cambodia, Bangladesh and more… tune in to Point Blank.
(2025-12-29). South Korea Prosecutor Accuses Ex—First Lady of Bribery, Power Abuse. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korea's special prosecutor has concluded a year-long investigation alleging that Kim Keon Hee, the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, accepted bribes and interfered in state affairs while in office. Prosecutors say Kim used her position as first lady to receive money and luxury items and to influence personnel appointments. Kim is currently …
(2025-12-29). Priest says sisters slated for deportation are Christians who could face persecution by Iran. anabaptistworld.org "We all feel a wound in our body of Christ, knowing what's happening to them," said Fran Gardner-Smith.
(2025-12-29). Biophobia: Why Some People Hate Nature And What You Can Do About It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) We're constantly told that spending time in nature is good for the body and the mind alike. A large body of research shows multiple health benefits from contact with …
(2025-12-29). Uganda vs Nigeria: AFCON 2025 — team news, start times and lineups. aljazeera.com Already through to the round of 16, Nigeria face Uganda in their final group fixture, eyeing a 100 percent record.
(2025-12-29). Uruguayan Parliament in recess, but the legislative battle continues. plenglish.com Montevideo, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan Parliament is in recess from its ordinary sessions until March 1, but five ministers from President Yamandu Orsi's cabinet will appear before its Standing Committee.
(2025-12-29). Israeli Cabinet Approves 19 New Apartheid Colonies in Occupied West Bank: Genocide by Other Means. transcend.org 21 Dec 2025 – "The ONLY reason Israel gets away with this naked thievery is US military and political support," said one observer ⚪ a rogue states alliance.
(2025-12-29). Navi Mumbai International Airport Launch: A People-Centric Celebration. devdiscourse.com The inauguration of Navi Mumbai International Airport marked a departure from typical infrastructure launches, prioritizing emotion and inclusivity over spectacle. The opening ceremony was a heartfelt tribute to the thousands of workers who were instrumental in its creation, marked by a visually stunning drone display.
(2025-12-29). London protest: government to take action against individuals, not PTI. tribune.com.pk 
The federal government would not move against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf UK as an organisation but would pursue legal action against specific individuals involved in incitement and threats, if necessary, under UK law, according to the minister of state for interior. | "We will not go after PTI [Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf] UK, but we will target the individuals involved," Talal Chaudhry told The Express Tribune here, clarifying the government's position while responding to questions about possible legal steps in the United Kingdom. | The controversy arose after the now-deleted clip, uploaded from PTI UK's verified…
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Russia-Ukraine deal closer than ever: Trump after meeting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After nearly three hours of private talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump said Ukraine's security guarantees are "almost 95 per cent" finalised, but acknowledged that major disagreements remain over territorial issues, especially land in eastern Ukraine. | Speaking to reporters after the meeting at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump described the discussions as very positive. "We covered many points. I think we're getting much closer, possibly very close," he said, adding that there was no fixed timeline for concluding the process. While no formal ag…
(2025-12-29). Belarus boosts agricultural exports to China via commodity exchange. eng.belta.by Key drivers of the sales growth have been such items as flax fiber, milk | powder, butter, dry dairy whey, casein, beef, and meat semi-finished | products.
(2025-12-29). Nouri elected as president of National University Sports Federation of Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Reza Nouri was elected as new president of the National University Sports Federation of Iran on Monday.
(2025-12-29). Faiz Hameed appeals 14-year military court sentence, seeks judgment copy: lawyer. tribune.com.pk 
Former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief Lt Gen (retd) Faiz Hameed has challenged the 14-year sentence handed down to him by a military court and has sought a copy of the judgment, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. | Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq told The Express Tribune that the appeal was filed with the army chief two days ago, while a separate application has been submitted to the Court of Appeal's registrar at GHQ seeking a copy of the written decision. | "The appeal has already been filed," Ashfaq said, without disclosing the specific grounds raised in the challenge. | According to the military, Hameed was…
(2025-12-29). Cultural Heritage Ministry establishes AI department. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has established a new department dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to integrate emerging technologies into its operations in a gradual, practical and goal-oriented manner.
(2025-12-29). Shahrekord witnesses early winter snow. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Shahrekord, the capital of Iran's Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, was blanketed in snow on Sunday, creating picturesque scenes that delighted residents.
(2025-12-29). Explained: Apple's New MIE Security Feature. ummid.com While MTE is a hardware feature that is exclusive to the iPhone 17 series, some of the other improvements that Apple includes in MIE are implemented in iOS 26, and they will be accessible to older devices.
(2025-12-29). Iran dares Grossi to make brave decision. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Tehran has called on the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency to fulfill his legal obligations and denounce attacks on Iran's nuclear installations.
(2025-12-29). The Washington Post's Trumpian Ideology Exposed. counterpunch.org 
Most people stopped taking the Washington Post opinion section seriously since its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos decided to make it another prop for the Trump administration. But occasionally they even sink below their new low standards. They did so today with two editorials; one denouncing plans for universal Medicare in the U.S. by pointing to
(2025-12-29). Lukashenko: A country is always strong through traditions. eng.belta.by Every country draws strength from its traditions, and in Belarus, one long-standing, excellent tradition is to congratulate children on the New Year holidays, including as part of the Our Children campaign, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a New Year's charity event held at the Palace of the Republic.
(2025-12-29). UK MPs dig up decade-old tweets to demand rights activist lose citizenship. aljazeera.com Writer Alaa Abd El-Fattah, who faced years of imprisonment in Egypt, 'unequivocally' apologises for the tweets.
(2025-12-29). World Bank, ILO reports show depth of Cyclone Ditwah disaster in Sri Lanka. wsws.org Workers and the poor must oppose the government's plans to impose the huge costs of cyclone recovery on the masses. They are not responsible for the cyclone catastrophe or the underlying capitalist crisis.
(2025-12-29). 2025 Climate Good News: Sustainables met all new Demand, EVs 25% of New Car Sales, Global Heating Projections fell to 2.8 ∫ C. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — I looked back through our Informed Comment archives for what I thought were the most significant green energy good news stories we covered in 2025, and here are the 3 that I came up with. | 1.
(2025-12-29). Mexico warns of a marked drop in temperatures. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec. 29 (Prensa Latina) The National Meteorological Service warned that weather phenomena such as cold front number 25 will cause a marked drop in temperatures and heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions of Mexico.
(2025-12-29). Netanyahu meets US top diplomat Rubio in Florida. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his visit to the United States before he meets with President Donald Trump.
(2025-12-29). How many countries did Israel attack in 2025. newarab.com 
Israel expanded the scope of its military operations far beyond its borders throughout 2025, carrying out air strikes, drone raids, missile attacks and maritime interceptions from the Levant to the Conflict monitoring data and public…
(2025-12-29). YouTuber Rajab Butt assaulted by lawyers at Karachi City Court. tribune.com.pk 
YouTuber Rajab Butt was assaulted by a group of lawyers at Karachi's City Court on Monday after a hearing in a case against him over the alleged insult of Islamic symbols, his lawyers and witnesses said. | The attack took place after Butt appeared before an additional district and sessions judge, who heard his bail application but adjourned the proceedings without any substantive order. | "Today, lawyers and I at my Karachi office were present in the court premises at City Court Karachi during the court appearance with my client Rajab Butt, when a few lawyers attacked Rajab Butt with lethal intent in our prese…
(2025-12-29). Six-month-old baby hospitalised in Israeli settler attack. thecanary.co Israeli colonial settlers in the occupied West Bank have violently attacked the Al-Daghamin family, for the second time, near as-Samu, South of Hebron. This is the second violent attack on the Al-Daghamin family in less than two months. The attackers are settlers from Susya, 500 metres from where they live. Settler violence shows no regard […] | By
(2025-12-29). Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Salah shines as Egypt beat Zimbabwe 2-1. ummid.com Mohamed Salah led Egypt off to a winning start in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 by scoring late for 2-1 against Zimbabwe on Monday December 22, 2025.
(2025-12-29). Worker-Owned Cooperatives Are Rising In New York. popularresistance.org At most workplaces, there is a boss and an employee. The boss calls the shots — how much employees get paid, what drinks get put on the menu, what the exterior and interior design of the workplace will look like and more. If workers get burnt out, they either get fired or quit, with little say on how things get run or how they could change. | What if, instead, the binary between worker and owners was shattered, and workplaces were run collectively by worker-owners? | This was the question that Boyfriend Co-op, a lesbian cafe-bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, sought to answer when they opened nine months ago, joini…
(2025-12-29). HC Dinamo Minsk's Sam Enas named KHL's best forward of the week. eng.belta.by HC Dinamo Minsk's forward Sam Enas was named the best forward for the first time in his career, having earned 5 (4+1) points in three matches this week with a plus-minus rating of +2.
(2025-12-29). What is left of the Chinese left? links.org.au 
Au Loong-Yu — With Trump in power, many parts of the world are swinging to the far right. But what is the situation of the left in China? And where is the Chinese far right?
(2025-12-29). Turkey court orders release of journo who 'threatened' Erdogan. newarab.com 
(2025-12-29). 'MTN Mobile Money loans on track to reach Shs 2.5 trillion'. independent.co.ug 
On Dec. 19, Richard Yego, Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money Uganda Ltd., spoke to business reporters about the company's performance in 2025 and its outlook for 2026. During the discussion, Yego provided insights into MTN Mobile Money's growth, innovations, and ongoing efforts to expand financial inclusion across Uganda. The Independent's Julius Businge reports: QUESTION: How …
(2025-12-29). The end of Western exceptionalism and expectations for 2026. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist 2025 was not only a challenging year geopolitically, but also a year that could be described as the most chaotic threshold of the last quarter-century. In summary, 2025 was a breaking point where the unsustainability of the Western-centric global order could no longer be concealed, international norms, international law and …
(2025-12-29). CUPW paves way for destruction of tens of thousands of jobs by reaching tentative agreements with Canada Post. wsws.org Throughout more than two years of bargaining, CUPW has worked consistently to smother opposition among rank-and-file postal workers to the ruling class's drive to return the Crown corporation to profitability.
(2025-12-29). Any future talks with US must be based on diplomatic norms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Iran has emphasized that any future negotiations with the United States must adhere to established diplomatic norms, amid ongoing reports of Iraqi efforts to facilitate a round of talks in Baghdad.
(2025-12-29). Meet Aditya Menon: The Quint Journo who declared he is a Muslim. ummid.com Aditya Menon, The Quint Journalist, recently sparked a storm by declaring that he had converted to Islam when he was still a teenager, and is a practicing Muslim since the age of 20.
(2025-12-29). How AI helped Asia's real estate sector pass the tariff stress test. scmp.com When US President Donald Trump stood outside the White House on April 2 and unveiled his punitive "Liberation Day" tariffs on most US trading partners, Asia was singled out for particularly harsh punishment. With the region accounting for seven of the 10 economies with the largest trade surpluses with the US, Asia was bound to be hit hard. | However, as 2025 draws to a close, Asia's economies have shown remarkable resilience. While several factors are at play, the most important one is the boom in…
(2025-12-29). Ukraine attacked Putin's residence with 91 drones: Lavrov. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) — Ukraine attempted to attack Russian President Vladimir Putin's state residence in the Novgorod region, using 91 drones, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
(2025-12-29). Khawaja confirmed for Sydney Ashes test. tribune.com.pk 
Australia head coach and selector Andrew McDonald has confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground amid media speculation it could be his last international. | The oldest player in an ageing squad, the 39-year-old lefthander's spot in the line-up is under scrutiny following his demotion down the batting order and as selectors look to the future. | With the promoted Travis Head taking his opening spot, Khawaja batted at number four in the third Adelaide test and number five in the fourth match in Melbourne. | While some reports in Australian media have s…
(2025-12-29). China, Malaysia link skills via training. ecns.cn China and Malaysia have launched a vocational education alliance aimed at linking skills training more closely with industrial development, as the two countries deepen cooperation on major infrastructure and manufacturing projects.
(2025-12-29). Zelensky touches down in Miami amid Ukraine blitz, heads straight to Mar-a-Lago for Trump showdown. hindustantimes.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Miami ahead of a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. The talks are expected to focus on security cooperation, economic agreements, and key territorial issues as Ukraine and Russia remain locked in a dispute over the Donbas region. The meeting comes at a critical time for U.S.-Ukraine relations, with global attention on Washington's role in the ongoing conflict. As Trump spends the holidays in Florida, this diplomatic encounter could shape the next phase of international engagement with Ukraine.
(2025-12-29). Zelensky Acknowledges Major Differences With Russia Over Donbas. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) He made the statement during a joint press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump following talks at Mar-a-Lago, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. | Answering a question …
(2025-12-29). Bolsonaro undergoes another medical procedure in Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year, three-month prison sentence for attempted coup, will undergo another medical procedure to block his left phrenic nerve.
(2025-12-29). Bhutto scholarships to fund Sindh students at Oxford. tribune.com.pk 
Students from Sindh aiming for graduate studies at the University of Oxford will soon be able to apply for the Bhutto Graduate Scholarships, launched by the Oxford Pakistan Programme with support from the Government of Sindh. | The scholarship is designed to support academically strong students from Sindh, a group that has historically been underrepresented at Oxford. | It offers a fully funded pathway for students to pursue master's, MPhil or doctoral degrees at the university. | Each year, up to six students will be selected. Half of the scholarships will be reserved for women. | Preference will be given to…
(2025-12-29). 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.
(2025-12-29). Stocks soar to new record on UAE investment hopes. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange eclipsed another record on Monday as it surged nearly 1,500 points to a new all-time high close to 173,900, powered by investor enthusiasm over reports of fresh UAE investment in a Pakistan company. | In the morning, the market opened with a sharp spike, reaching the intra-day high at 174,412 in the very first hour of trading. However, it could not hold that level and soon dropped to the day's low at 173,200 well before midday. Thereafter, the benchmark KSE-100 index started recovering and gradually rose to 173,896 at close, higher by 1,496 points, or 0.87%. | Topline Securities, in its…
(2025-12-29). Kadaga Pins Museveni's Busoga Comeback on Sugarcane Prices, FPU Exit. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's First Deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Kadaga, says improved sugarcane prices and the disbandment of the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) could significantly boost President Yoweri Museveni's performance in the Busoga sub-region ahead of next month's polls scheduled for January 15, 2025. President Museveni lost Busoga to National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as …
(2025-12-29). Iran's private sector eyes technical, engineering co-op with Indonesia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's private sector is ready to participate in large-scale technical and engineering projects in Indonesia, the head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) said, calling for closer cooperation between the chambers of commerce of the two countries to facilitate joint business activity.
(2025-12-29). Alaa Abd el-Fattah: Apologies and Controversy in Britain. devdiscourse.com Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the activist recently released from Egyptian prison, has issued an apology for his past social media posts that have led to calls for his deportation from the UK.
(2025-12-29). Festive Maths Puzzles Answers And Explanations. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Here are the answers to the festive maths quiz I set on December 23. I hope you enjoyed it. Read more: The magic of maths: festive puzzles to give your brain and …
(2025-12-29). Port of Klaipƒóda is prepared to resume transit of fertilizers from Belarus. eng.belta.by The Port of Klaipeda is prepared to resume transshipment of Belarusian fertilizers, Algis Latakas, Director General of the Klaipeda State Seaport Authority said.
(2025-12-29). Baltimore, December 29, 2025: ICE Out of Maryland! ICE Out of Everywhere! wibailoutpeople.org 
Protest ICE ShootingICE out of Maryland!ICE out of EVERYWHERE! Monday, December 29, 20254: 30 — 6: 00 pmCorner of Hopkins Pl. & W. Baltimore St, Baltimore MD 21201 ————————— The Baltimore People's Power Assembly strongly condemns ICE's brutal shooting of a landscape worker and his family member in Glen Burnie, Maryland. ICE officers fired multiple rounds into …
(2025-12-29). Belarusian statistics agency presents national MPI validated by University of Oxford. eng.belta.by Belstat has presented the National Multidimensional Poverty Index (NMPI), validated by the University of Oxford.
(2025-12-29). Lukashenko to children: Hard work unlocks equal opportunities for everyone in Belarus. eng.belta.by Equal opportunities are more accessible now in Belarus than ever before, provided people are willing to work hard, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a New Year's charity event.
(2025-12-29). 10 Muslims win 2025 Maharashtra Civic Body President Polls. ummid.com As many as 10 Muslims have won the 2025 Municipal Council President elections in different parts of Maharashtra results of which were declared on Monday.
(2025-12-29). Deadly Floods Due to Levee Failures Reflect Need for Infrastructure Investment. truthout.org In recent weeks, powerful atmospheric river storms have swept across Washington, Oregon and California, unloading enormous amounts of rain. As rivers surged, they overtopped or breached multiple levees — those long, often unnoticed barriers holding floodwaters back from homes and towns. Most of the time, levees don't demand attention. They quietly do their job, year after year. |
(2025-12-29). More countries reject Israel's recognition of Somaliland. newarab.com 
Israel's controversial decision to Israeli Prime Minister
(2025-12-29). Export from Kordestan province rises 3%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The supervisor of Kordestan province's Customs Department said that the value of export from the province increased by three percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year.
(2025-12-29). Trail hunters aka 'fox hunters' cry over upcoming ban. thecanary.co 
GB News aired on Boxing Day segment featuring a trail hunter begging for empathy ahead of a potential ban on the cruel practice of fox hunting. The issue, as many have pointed out, is that 'trail hunting' is fox hunting in disguise — a convenient rebrand. A 'savage' course of action Introduced in 2004 after […] | By
(2025-12-29). Houthi leader: Israeli presence in Somaliland will be a 'target'. newarab.com 
(2025-12-29). Heavy rain, strong winds hit central Israel as tree falls onto moving car in Herzliya. haaretz.com Israeli authorities have warned of flooding and flash floods in streams. Strong winds are expected to persist, with gusts reaching 80 to 100 kilometers per hour…
(2025-12-29). Museveni will win, but the landscape has changed since his last victory. independent.co.ug 
But the opposition faces the ruling party's continued use of violence to manipulate the election NEWS ANALYSIS | LUKE MELCHIORRE | On the eve of Uganda's 2021 presidential election, it was clear that regardless of how Ugandans voted, the incumbent, Yoweri Museveni, would most likely be declared the winner. Amid mounting repression, accusations of vote rigging, and an internet …
(2025-12-29). Rare landspout seen in Gwadar ahead of nationwide rain spell. tribune.com.pk 
A rare landspout was sighted in the coastal city of Gwadar on Monday ahead of an approaching western disturbance expected to bring rainfall to parts of the country. | The unusual weather phenomenon was observed rising from the ground towards the sky, forming a visible column of rotating air that caught the attention of residents in nearby areas. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rainfall from Tuesday under the influence of a western disturbance, with experts linking the landspout's formation to the same weather system. | According to meteorologists, landspouts and waterspouts are rotati…
(2025-12-29). Trump administration lashes out after musician cancels Christmas Eve Jazz Jam to protest Kennedy Center's new name. wsws.org The threatened lawsuit over a canceled Christmas Eve concert at the renamed "Trump Kennedy Center" exposes the authoritarian bid to intimidate artists and silence dissent.
(2025-12-29). Ilam province expands handicraft exports to Persian Gulf markets. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran's western province of Ilam has begun exporting its handicrafts to the Persian Gulf littoral countries, marking a new phase in efforts to expand international markets for locally made products, a provincial official said on Sunday.
(2025-12-29). Three Turkish police officers, six Daesh militants killed in clash, amid national crackdown. geo.tv 
Police officers stand near a house where Turkish security forces launched an operation believed to contain suspected Daesh militants, and where three Turkish police officers and militants were killed in a gunfight, according to authorities, in Yalova province, Turkey, December 29, 2025….
(2025-12-29). "Witch Hunt" : Jailed U.K. Palestine Action Activists Continue Hunger Strike Despite Health Risks. democracynow.org 
Alarm is growing over the treatment and deteriorating health of eight pro-Palestinian activists jailed in the United Kingdom who are on hunger strike to protest their detention. The activists remain imprisoned as they await trial over charges linked to their work with Palestine Action, which the British government has banned under its Terrorism Act over direct action protests against Israel's treatment of Palestinians. Several of the activists who began their hunger strike in early November are now in "a critical stage" and facing grave health risks or death, according to Dr. James Smith, a doct…
(2025-12-29). Forced circumcision of Bamasaaba 'defaulters' is Illegal, unnecessary, outdated and unhelpful. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | ALFRED GERESOM MUSAMALI | I have seen an alarmist letter (attached) allegedly written by one Joram Khamboson Mayatsa, who calls himself Umukuuka IV uwa Inzu ya Masaaba (IYM), mobilising all Bamasaaba of Uganda, Kenya and the Diaspora to participate in and support the upcoming "Circumcision Day" for Bamasaaba "defaulters". Mayatsa specified that …
(2025-12-29). Interview: BRICS, SCO Enable Global South Participation in Global Governance. infobrics.org "So far, BRICS has become an important driving force for South-South cooperation by establishing such a cooperation mechanism in advancing economic development and political security," Manoilo said…
(2025-12-29). 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?
(2025-12-29). Mexico tragedy: 13 killed, over 90 injured as Interoceanic Train derails. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: At least 13 people died and over 100 injured after a train derailed in Mexico's south-western Oaxaca region. | The train, travelling between the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, was carrying 241 passengers along with nine crew members. According to the navy, 98 people were injured in the accident, with 36 of them receiving treatment in hospitals. | Officials said the train derailed while negotiating a curve near the town of Nizanda. Mexico's Attorney General confirmed that an investigation has been launched into the incident. President Claudia Sheinbaum said five of the injured passengers wer…
(2025-12-29). The war in Sudan is "between two wings of a comprador parasitic capitalist class" peoplesdispatch.org 
The war in Sudan is not simply "between two generals, but between two wings of a comprador parasitic capitalist class," fighting each other against the backdrop of a regional and global contest over Sudan's land, resources, and geostrategic location on the Red Sea, argues Sidgi Kaballo of the Sudanese Communist Party (SCP).
(2025-12-29). Arsenal vs Aston Villa: Premier League preview — team news, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Villa, on an 11-match winning streak in all competitions, will draw level with Arsenal at top of the table with a win.
(2025-12-29). Understanding Western Praxis. dissidentvoice.org 
A recent book offers valuable lessons on Western crimes and their global impacts. We are living in a period of intense global transformation. The transition to a multipolar world has brought historical and contemporary tensions to the surface, revealing patterns of intervention and manipulation that have shaped entire regions. Understanding how the West has historically …
(2025-12-29). The Health Benefits Of Swearing. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) You stub your toe on the bedpost. Before your brain even registers the pain, a word explodes from your mouth sharp, loud and oddly satisfying.Far from being a simple …
(2025-12-29). In the Global Race for Electric Vehicle Dominance, the US is Falling Way Behind. juancole.com by Dana Nuccitelli, Yale Climate Connections | — | ( About
(2025-12-29). Foreign trade registrations in Hainan surge 230% in launch week. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) saw 1,972 newly registered foreign trade enterprises during the first week of island-wide special customs operations – from December 18 to 24, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.3 times, according to Haikou Customs on Thursday.
(2025-12-29). Celebran los 65 años del ICAP con la presencia del presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel. cubadebate.cu El presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, asistió en la tarde de este lunes al acto central por el aniversario 65 del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), fundado por el Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro el 30 de diciembre de 1960.
(2025-12-29). Strategia per contrastare l'infiltrazione degli Stati Uniti nei servizi segreti brasiliani. strategic-culture.su àà possibile che gli Stati Uniti stiano semplicemente riposizionandosi per garantire un livello di infiltrazione istituzionale ancora maggiore rispetto a quello osservato negli ultimi anni. | Segue nostro Circa 10 anni fa, quando l'Operazione Car Wash (Lava Jato) è stata resa pubblica, si è iniziato a prestare attenzione alla possibilità che alcune delle istituzioni più importanti del Brasile fossero state infiltrate (o influenzat…
(2025-12-29). El Kaabi helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners. newarab.com 
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as The Olympiakos striker netted in each half in front of 62,532 fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, while Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz got the other goal as he scored for the third match running at the tournament. | Morocco finish…