(2025-12-31). Australian union leaders support anti-protest laws after Bondi shooting. wsws.org Victorian trade union leader Luke Hilakari said pro-Palestine protesters had "made all the points they need to make about Gaza" and "they just need to back off."
(2025-12-31). Trump launches aerial strike on Venezuela amid Democratic Party silence. wsws.org CNN confirmed Tuesday that the CIA conducted a drone strike inside Venezuela on December 24, the first air strike on the country since the US military buildup began in August.
(2025-12-31). From Roosevelt to Trump: The Monroe Doctrine and US imperialism's predatory record in Venezuela. wsws.org Washington's aims encompass far more than Venezuela, amounting to a drive for the recolonization of Latin America and the subordination of the region to US profit interests and preparation for world war.
(2025-12-31). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 31. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Wednesday, December 31.
(2025-12-30). People perform 'circle dance' to pray for a bountiful new year in Qingha. ecns.cn People dressed in their traditional attire perform the Anzhao dance in Huzhu Tuzu Autonomous County, Qinghai Province on December 30, 2025, to pray for a bountiful harvest and good fortune in the New Year.
(2025-12-30). Visits point way to better future for all. ecns.cn On the cold afternoon of Jan 22, President Xi Jinping traveled for nearly an hour along mountain roads to reach a once flood-stricken village in Northeast China's Liaoning province, to offer support to residents who had been relocated to new homes.
(2025-12-31). New Year's Resolutions 2026. caitlinjohnstone.com.au Reading by Tim Foley: Do some landscape paintings Start a podcast with Tim Enrage the Israeli government Finish writing that novel Grow some luffa and make my own kitchen sponge Fall more deeply in love with everything See beauty everywhere Open more eyes to the fact that the western news media are propaganda services for …
(2025-12-30). Joint operations along Mekong River elevate security, promote well-being. ecns.cn Joint patrols and law enforcement operations by China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand along the Mekong River have significantly improved security, stabilized waterways and enhanced trade and daily life for communities along the river, officials and participants said.
(2025-12-30). China's diplomacy to blaze new trails. ecns.cn When outlining China's diplomatic agenda priorities for next year, Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted on Tuesday major events to be hosted at home, and emphasized aspects such as shaping a new model of positive engagement with the United States, safeguarding the interests of the Global South, promoting free trade and countering secessionist activities.
(2025-12-31). Harsh words, firm stance: How Iran reacted to Trump threats? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iran's reaction to the latest US—Israeli threats was clear, strong, and coordinated. High-ranking Iranian officials emphasized that Iran's defensive and nuclear capabilities are sovereign rights and will never be compromised.
(2025-12-31). Three powerful explosions heard in Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Media sources report that three explosions were heard near a newly established Israeli military base in southern Lebanon.
(2025-12-31). Recognition, freedom, and the assault on transgender existence. onlineopinion.com.au Defunding gender-affirming care isn't just bad policy. It is the state denying recognition, and in doing so, undermining its own moral authority.
(2025-12-31). Tehran slams Netanyahu's decades of anti-Iran rhetoric. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has reacted to a CNN video compilation highlighting decades of repeated claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Iran's nuclear program.
(2025-12-30). China launches two new satellites for space target detection test. ecns.cn China sent two new satellites into orbit on Wednesday from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province of Hainan. The Shijian-29A and Shijian-29B satellites were launched at 6: 40 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March 7A carrier rocket.
(2025-12-30). ROK leader's visit to help boost bilateral ties. ecns.cn President of the Republic of Korea Lee Jae-myung will make a four-day state visit to China starting on Sunday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, noting that the visit is expected to play a positive role in advancing the two countries' strategic cooperative partnership.
(2025-12-30). U.S. actions fail to match its words on Taiwan question. ecns.cn David Firestein, inaugural president and CEO of the George H. W. Bush Foundation for U.S.-China Relations, said the U.S.' recent record arms package for China's Taiwan region is the clearest evidence that Washington's Taiwan policy contains the most pronounced gap between what U.S. leaders say and what they do.
(2025-12-30). Xi stresses advancing rural areas' vitalization. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called for advancing all-around rural vitalization and accelerating agricultural and rural modernization in 2026, the first year of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, highlighting food security, farmers' incomes and integrated urban-rural development.
(2025-12-31). Tens of thousands of school jobs cut in 2025 as Trump escalates war on education. wsws.org As Democrats join with Republicans to divert $1 trillion to the military budget, schools are being starved of resources.
(2025-12-31). Estate workers in Sri Lanka's central district protest, demand decent housing after cyclone. wsws.org The decades-long demand for decent, livable housing for Sri Lanka's plantation workers has reemerged with urgency after Cyclone Ditwah devastated estates across all 25 districts.
(2025-12-31). Popular music in 2025: Signs of resistance emerge amid war, fascism and corporate conformity. wsws.org Overall, musicians made their strongest statements outside the recording studio, reflecting the growing mass opposition within the world population.
(2025-12-31). 85 years since Finland's alliance with Nazi Germany. wsws.org Eighty-five years ago, the ruling camarilla around Marshal Gustav Mannerheim invited Nazi Germany to garrison Finland and began preparations for the invasion of the Soviet Union.
(2025-12-31). Australia: Koolewong residents speak about recent bushfires. wsws.org Their experiences are part of a broader pattern of inadequate preparedness and neglect by state and federal governments to so-called "natural" disasters, which are made more frequent and catastrophic as a result of climate change.
(2025-12-31). Industry analysts predict "wave of bankruptcies" in 2026, as job losses mount in auto parts industry. wsws.org Falling sales and profits, as well as the impact of Trump's tariffs, are among the factors pushing restructuring and downsizing among auto parts suppliers in the US and globally.
(2025-12-31). SEP Sri Lanka holds public meeting on death of two plantation workers. wsws.org Vijayakumar was killed after being struck by a tea-leaf grinding machine that lacked safety guards; Rajinikantha died when a decades-old boiler, which had not been properly maintained, exploded.
(2025-12-30). Xi, Putin exchange New Year greetings. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday exchanged New Year greetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-12-31). 2025: The year of mass layoffs—prepare a global working-class counteroffensive in 2026. wsws.org The ruling class has used the year to carry out a deliberate restructuring of production, accelerating automation, artificial intelligence and global reorganization to slash labor costs and vastly enrich a tiny financial oligarchy.
(2025-12-31). Iran warns against US threats, reaffirms full preparedness. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to deliver a decisive and regret-inducing response to any act of aggression, citing recent threats made by Donald Trump.
(2025-12-30). China in elite global manufacturing club. ecns.cn The growth in China's manufacturing sector in 2024 propelled it to the elite club of the world's leading manufacturing powers, surpassing Japan for the first time, according to a report released on Tuesday.
(2025-12-31). Sylvia Ageloff and the assassination of Leon Trotsky. wsws.org In a four-part series published in February 2021, the WSWS refuted the 80-year-old unchallenged narrative that Sylvia Ageloff was an innocent dupe who was used by Mercader to gain access to Trotsky.
(2025-12-31). Terrorist cell dismantled in southeast Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — A terrorist cell linked to hostile and terrorist groups and involved in plotting attacks against security forces has been identified and arrested in southeast Iran.
(2025-12-30). PLA tests joint combat strength for second day. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army continued its interservice exercise, named "Justice Mission 2025", near Taiwan Island for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, according to the PLA Eastern Theater Command.
(2025-12-31). Germany's economic crisis deepens as mass layoffs sweep industry. wsws.org Germany is experiencing an accelerating economic crisis marked by mass layoffs across industry, as trade war, militarisation and pro-corporate policies deepen social insecurity for millions of workers and their families.
(2025-12-31). Anti-immigrant confrontation in New Zealand. wsws.org Far-right, anti-immigrant groups are being cultivated and accommodated by key sections of the political establishment in response to mounting social and political opposition.
(2025-12-31). Russia reacts to renewed US, Israeli threats against Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the recent threats made by the US President and Israeli regime's prime minister against Iran.
(2025-12-31). The world's population explosion demands new energy and electricity channels. onlineopinion.com.au Utilizing but not replenishing the natural resources of Planet Earth has limitations.
(2025-12-31). Film, television and trends and events in art and culture in 2025. wsws.org It was inevitable that new tensions should find expression in artists' work and erupt as well as within existing industries and institutions…
(2025-12-31). FBI frame-up of Indiana University postdoc Youhuang Xiang: Anti-China witch-hunt escalates. wsws.org The arrest and prosecution of Chinese researcher Youhuang Xiang, announced December 19 by FBI Director Kash Patel, is the latest episode in an FBI/Department of Justice campaign to criminalize scientific exchange with China.
(2025-12-30). Resilient Chinese economy quells volatility. ecns.cn The world economy faced strong headwinds in 2025, primarily as a result of escalating trade tensions thanks to the US' "reciprocal tariffs", causing substantial uncertainties in supply chains and the global economy.
(2025-12-31). Xi renews call to boost grain output after trade war sharpens China's food security push. scmp.com President Xi Jinping has issued a mandate to expand grain production as China moves to shield its food supply from global volatility, calling for renewed efforts to modernise agriculture and rural areas over the coming year. | Speaking at a two-day work conference in Beijing that ended on Tuesday, Xi urged a "no-relaxation" approach to grain output and called for higher overall production capacity and efficiency by integrating high-quality land, seeds, machinery and farming techniques.
(2025-12-30). Youth redefine local heritage in 2025. ecns.cn Wu Hengqian, a mental health hotline operator at the 8th People's Hospital of Zhengzhou, Henan province, offers support to those in need.[Photo provided to China Daily]…
(2025-12-30). First 'Grassland curling' attracts 350 competitors. ecns.cn Known as "grassland curling," Barigai follows similar rules to curling. Tanshaga involves flicking bone pieces placed on a wooden track with fingertips to hit the target for different point values.
(2025-12-31). Desiderata desde lo posible. cubadebate.cu Que con inteligencia y sentimientos nobles, los cubanos y cubanas seamos capaces de construir la Cuba que queremos, la que nos merecemos, la que "nuestros padres nos ganaron de pie" (Villena). Que esta Desiderata incite al pensamiento y al respeto, a la comprensión y la empatía, al compromiso activo, a la unión, a la acción. Que crezca sumándose a las Desideratas de todos y todas.
(2025-12-31). Trabajo y Seguridad Social informa sobre tratamiento laboral y salarial para días de fin e inicio de año. cubadebate.cu La Ley 116 de 20 de diciembre de 2013, Código de Trabajo, declara los días 31 de diciembre y 2 de enero como feriados y el 1 de enero como día de conmemoración nacional. Recesan las actividades laborales excepto las relacionadas con la zafra azucarera y otros trabajos, señala el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social.
(2025-12-30). Trump warns Hamas, Iran after Netanyahu talks over Gaza, region. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). Trump and Netanyahu pledge Middle East bloodbath will continue in 2026. wsws.org US President Donald Trump threatened to "knock the hell out of" Iran and warned there would be "hell to pay" in Gaza, while reiterating his calls for ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian population.
(2025-12-30). Netanyahu breaks 80-year tradition with surprise announcement, names Trump Israel prize winner | US. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize, one of the country's most prestigious honors, traditionally awarded to Israeli citizens or residents. Speaking alongside Trump at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel's strongest ally, citing his significant contributions to Israel and the Jewish people. Netanyahu also invited Trump to visit Israel for Independence Day celebrations. The announcement comes amid uncertainty surrounding the Gaza peace deal, as negotiations risk stalling before reaching a complex second ph…
(2025-12-30). 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…
(2025-12-30). As children die, the Israel Medical Association stand idly by again. haaretz.com The IMA says 'a channel has been opened allowing patients from Gaza to be taken to neighboring countries,' not East Jerusalem or the West Bank. But there no evidence that such a channel exists. This means moral collapse…
(2025-12-30). Musk accepts Netanyahu's invitation to Israel despite Gaza war. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-30). Israeli strikes on Gaza are relentless as displaced endure flooded camps. aljazeera.com Israeli attacks, violating a ceasefire agreement, are reported across Gaza, as Palestinian misery compounded by rains.
(2025-12-30). "No withdrawal of the Israeli army" from Gaza unless Hamas disarms. aljazeera.com Thomas Warrick talks about Trump's plan for rebuilding Gaza and why reconstruction may only take place in certain areas.
(2025-12-30). Hamas officially mourns its military spokesman 'Abu Obeida,' vows to continue path of resistance. workers.org 
The following statement was posted by Hamas Online English Mirror on Dec. 29. Martyred Hamas military leader, Huthaifa al-Kahlout aka Abu Obeida. (Credit: Palestine Chronicle) Gaza, Palestine — The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) on Monday, Dec. 29, mourned one of its most prominent and iconic public figures, Huthaifa al-Kahlout (Abu . . . |
(2025-12-30). Britain calls it safety. It is censorship. strategic-culture.su By Raphael TSAVKKO GARCIA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Online Safety Act, sold as child protection, now hides Gaza's suffe…
(2025-12-30). Trump threatens Hamas while praising Israel on Gaza ceasefire. aljazeera.com Trump says Israel has complied with the Gaza ceasefire as he urges Netanyahu to move to phase two.
(2025-12-30). Israel to halt operations of renowned aid agencies in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-30). embrace of Netanyahu is a strategic tactic that offers little clarity on postwar Gaza. haaretz.com Public praise has long masked deep disagreements between Trump and Netanyahu, but the prime minister's aides now fear the U.S. president may push demands Netanyahu's fragile coalition cannot accept…
(2025-12-30). 10 countries warn of 'catastrophic' Gaza situation. newarab.com 
The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in The warning came a day after US President "As winter dr…
(2025-12-30). Egypt spearheads Gaza truce talks, aid efforts throughout 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | As 2025 draws to a close, Egypt has reaffirmed its position as a key mediator in the Gaza crisis, pairing intensive diplomacy to sustain a fragile ceasefire with a large-scale humanitarian operation that has delivered hundreds of thousands of tons of aid and winter relief supplies to the war-torn enclave. …
(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). Democracy Now! 2025-12-30 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 30, 2025; "Whatever Israel Wants": Trump Backs Netanyahu's "Colonial" Wars in Gaza, Iran & Beyond; "Israel Crushed Mohammad Bakri": Gideon Levy & Rami Khouri on Death of Iconic Palestinian Filmmaker; Trump Set to Garnish Wages for Student Loan Defaults; The Debt Collective Lays Out Other Options; Over 20M Americans Set to Lose Healthcare Coverage Jan. 1 After Congress Goes on Recess | Headlines for December 30, 2025; "Whatever Israel Wants": Trump Backs Netanyahu's "Colonial" Wars in Gaza, Iran & Beyond; "Israel Cru…
(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). Confirmed: Epstein-Dershowitz Campaign against Mearsheimer-Walt's 'The Israel Lobby'. juancole.com ( The fuss about releasing the Epstein files…
(2025-12-30). Wednesday 1/14: Webinar: US aggression towards Venezuela and its repercussions for Latin America. indybay.org Online | secure.everyaction.com/BX66_bP-OEqF2ERN7……
(2025-12-30). The Venezuela Escalation Ignores a Long History of U.S. Hypocrisy on Drugs. counterpunch.org 
Every accusation is a confession. This is clearly true of the Trump administration's insistence that Venezuela operates as a "narco-state," exporting terrorism to the U.S. via fentanyl, now labeled as a "weapon of mass destruction." The charge is not only false, given that virtually no fentanyl enters the country from Venezuela, but transparently political and pretextual.
(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). China / United States — Latin America and the Caribbean: The people have their say. workers.org 
The author is a Venezuelan consultant, international analyst, former Director of International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and former Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to Nicaragua. (sergioro07.blogspot.com) Translation by John Catalinotto. Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein As if by fate and unplanned twists of history, . . . |
(2025-12-30). Cuban president strongly denounces U.S. military deployment and naval blockade against Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says that the U.S. government has maintained its threat of aggression against Venezuela through an "extraordinary and costly" military deployment, in addition to carrying out actions that violate international norms. | The Cuban president declared in a message posted on social media: "The naval blockade, which flagrantly violates International Law, freedom of trade and navigation, aims to usurp Venezuelan resources." | Díaz-Canel has firmly denounced these acts and reaffirmed Cuba's full support for President Nicolás Maduro, the Bolivarian and Chavista Revolution, and the so-call…
(2025-12-30). Strangulation, not invasion: Trump's plan for Venezuela. peoplesworld.org 
The loudest question in Washington right now is whether Donald Trump is going to invade Venezuela. The quieter, and far more dangerous, reality is this: He probably won't. Not because he cares about Venezuelan lives, but because he has found a strategy that is cheaper, less politically risky at home, and infinitely more devastating: economic warfare. Venezuela has already survived …
(2025-12-30). US unveils sanctions over Iran, Venezuela drones trade. newarab.com 
The United States announced sanctions Tuesday targeting The US Treasury Department took aim at 10 individuals and entities based in Venezuela and Iran, over issues including purchases of Iranian-designed drones, efforts to procure chemicals used for ballistic missiles and other concerns. | "Trea…
(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). 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). 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). Israel recognizes Somaliland: The right move, for the wrong reasons. haaretz.com Israel's recognition is good for Somaliland and historically just. But while it represents yet another blow for the battered principle-based international system, and despite contradictory claims by Israel and the Trump administration, recognizing Somaliland should actually strengthen the argument for recognizing Palestine…
(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). Smog chokes Punjab as millions fall ill in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
More than 20 million people across Punjab were affected by smog and hazardous air quality in 2025, turning the winter months into a prolonged public health crisis. | Lahore bore the brunt, with over 600,000 residents seeking medical treatment for illnesses directly linked to smog. Other major cities, including Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi and Gujranwala, collectively reported more than 1.8 million cases, according to health authorities. | Children, the elderly, daily-wage labourers and people with pre-existing conditions were the most vulnerable. Hospitals and clinics saw a surge in respiratory illnesses, wi…
(2025-12-30). Israel Police find no evidence linking Bedouin Israeli killed near Egypt border to smuggling. haaretz.com The 22-year-old victim, Ayoub Mohammed Toukhy, was shot after a civilian and soldier chased his car; the suspected shooter is under house arrest as police investigate negligent homicide…
(2025-12-30). Turkey, Spain ink 2.6 billion euro deal for 30 training jets. newarab.com 
The Turkish company and Airbus inked a cooperation accord in July as part of the negotiations for the procurement. The final deal marks the first foreign sale of its Turkish Aerospace Industries will export Hurjet aircraft from…
(2025-12-30). Banks to remain closed for public on Jan 1: SBP. tribune.com.pk 
The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a public holiday on January 1, resulting in the closure of banks for public dealings, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. | In a notification, the central bank said that the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) would remain closed for public transactions on January 1, 2026 (Thursday) due to a bank holiday. The statement said that all banks, development finance institutions and microfinance banks would also remain closed for public dealings on the same date. | However, the SBP clarified that employees of banks, development finance institutions and microfinance…
(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). Bangladesh unrest: Third Hindu killed in 12 days; garment factory security guard shot dead by co-worker. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A Hindu employee was shot dead inside a garment factory in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district, marking the third killing of a Hindu in the country within the past 12 days, raising fresh co | Bangladesh unrest: Third Hindu killed in 12 days; garment factory security guard shot dead by co-worker…
(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). 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). 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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). 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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(2025-12-30). Our restraint should not be misread as weakness, Iran FM writes in The Guardian. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister has warned that the country's restraint during recent war with Israel should not be interpreted as weakness or assumed to be unlimited, highlighting the high cost of Israeli provocations for the United States and the region.
(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). The search for Pakistan's next singing sensation is back. tribune.com.pk 
After an eleven year gap Pakistan Idol has returned to television, positioning itself as a platform for undiscovered talent from across the country and a test of whether a reality show in Pakistan can deliver on merit. The second season brings together contestants from cities such as Sukkur, Multan and Karachi, many of whom are stepping onto a national stage for the first time. For them, the show represents a rare opportunity to be judged alongside peers rather than by connections. | The original Pakistan Idol aired in 2013 as part of the global Idol franchise, with Zamad Baig emerging as the winner. The show…
(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). 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). Punjabi diaspora's donation helps Royal Columbian Hospital unveil new emergency waiting room in Canada. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Royal Columbian Hospital in British Columbia, Canada, has unveiled 'Crystal Consulting Inc. Emergency Waiting Room', made possible through a significant donation from members of Punjabi diaspora in Canada.The contribution of $500,000 was made through the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation by Kuldeep Chohan and Gurpreet (Garry) Sangha, both of them from Punjab. The donation has been directed towards strengthening one of the hospital's most critical patient-facing spaces.The Emergency Waiting Room plays a vital role in the hospital's daily operations, serving thousands of patients and their families…
(2025-12-30). Restoration and protection of historical sites planned on Qeshm Island. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Following field and expert visits after the monsoon rains with the aim of diagnosing the damages of the historical sites and monuments on Qeshm Island, Hormozgan province, a series of serious hazards and damages were identified and restoration measures were planned.
(2025-12-30). Insights | UN expert: China's AI factories showcase manufacturing strength. ecns.cn With 2026 marking the beginning of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, UN ITU Medical Metaverse Task Group chairman Robin Rowe told China News Network that China's AI strategy emphasizes efficient coordination across farms, factories, and urban terminals, embedding AI into the real economy.
(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). 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). Tehran reiterates respect for Lebanon's independence, says ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Ambassador to Beirut Mojtaba Amani has reviewed developments in Lebanon and the region in separate meetings with the Lebanese defense minister and the commander of the Lebanese Army.
(2025-12-30). CFACT comments on using AI to understand big bodies of research. wattsupwiththat.com The singular ability of language and reasoning models to analyze huge bodies of technical information opens up new ways to understand and advance research.
(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). 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). 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). 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). UAE Slams Saudi Statement on Yemen, denounces "Serious Inaccuracies" albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The United Arab Emirates has sharply criticized a statement issued by Saudi Arabia regarding the latest developments in Yemen, saying it includes serious inaccuracies and unfair accusations against Abu Dhabi, according to Al Jazeera.On Tuesday, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs put out an official statement saying that they are unhappy with the way the Saudis talked about things. They stressed that the Saudi statement included "fundamental inaccuracies." The UAE also strongly rejected any attempts to involve them in the growing conflicts in Yemen.The ministry said the UAE did not tell or supp…
(2025-12-30). Shropshire Sinkhole? Blame It On Climate Change! wattsupwiththat.com If you want more money from the government, what better excuse do you need than "climate change"!
(2025-12-30). Uganda pushes tourism diplomacy through culture and sport at Morocco showcase. independent.co.ug 
Rabat, Morocco | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has intensified its destination drive in North Africa, with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), hosting a high-profile Uganda Night cultural showcase in Rabat. Held at Villa Soraya, the event formed part of Uganda's broader cultural diplomacy …
(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). Yemen's presidential council cancels UAE defence deal. aljazeera.com Yemen's presidential council, backed by Saudi Arabia, says Emirati-backed forces must leave Yemen within 24 hours.
(2025-12-30). Fatah hands over heavy weapons to Lebanese army in Ain al-Hilweh. newarab.com 
(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). 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). Saturday 12/27: The white supremacist subtext of Greenland rhetoric: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of The American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(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). Yemen declares UAE hostile, scraps defense pact and demands troop withdrawal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has cancelled its joint defense agreement with the United Arab Emirates and declared Abu Dhabi a hostile actor, ordering all Emirati forces to withdraw from Yemeni territory within 24 hours, President Rashad Mohammed al-Alimi announced early Tuesday.In a nationally televised address, al-Alimi said the Yemeni state would act "with complete firmness" against any rebellion targeting its legitimate institutions, stressing that protecting civilians and preserving the unity of the military and security apparatus remain top priorities. He warned that escalating act…
(2025-12-30). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-30). 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). Esteghlal, Sepahan learn fate at 2025/26 ACL Two knockout stage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian football clubs Esteghlal and Sepahan discovered their challengers following the conclusion of the AFC Champions League Two 2025/26 Knockout Stage Draw on Tuesday.
(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). Israeli National Guard chief says large-scale operation in Bedouin village is meant to a. haaretz.com The raid followed vandalism in nearby communities and officially aimed to catch suspects and illegal weapons, but residents said it felt like collective punishment, with some children briefly detained and homes searched…
(2025-12-30). Malian army intensifies offensive against radical groups. plenglish.com Bamako, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The Malian Army reported that its air force carried out attacks against positions held by a terrorist group south of the town of Sorribougou, in the Kita region, resulting in the neutralization of several radicals.
(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). 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). 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). JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown. sanews.gov.za JMPD nets 174 drunk drivers in crackdown | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has arrested some 174 motorists for drunk driving in a continued crackdown against driving under the influence over the festive period. | The law enforcement agency has committed to a zero-tolerance approach for the festive season, with high visibility and roadblocks conducted. | "As the 2025 festive season enters its most critical period, our officers have intensified law enforcement operations to curb the reckless scourge of driving under the influence of alcohol. | "Between 22 and 28 December 2025, JMPD officers conducte…
(2025-12-30). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-30). Israel conceals extent of casualties from 12-day war: Iran war room chief. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Major General Ali Abdollahi, commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Israel suffered "very heavy blows" during the 12-day war with Iran but is concealing the true scale of its casualties and damage through strict censorship.
(2025-12-30). PSX surges to new record as KSE-100 posts fresh all-time high. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) displays record-setting rally as it appears well-poised for a vibrant 2026, underpinned by improving sentiment and sustained liquidity, as it continued its record-setting momentum on Tuesday. | The market began the session on a strong footing, swiftly scaling an intra-day high of 174,805.16 in early trading. However, profit-taking then triggered a mid-morning correction, pulling the index down to an intra-day low of 174,121.42. Subsequently, sentiment stabilised, with the market moving within a narrow band and posting a gradual recovery through the afternoon session. | The benchma…
(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). Antiracism in the Age of Trump. counterpunch.org 
We are today living in an era of historically ferocious political regression, a massive conservative backlash whose grievances are often more imagined than real. In no case is this more dramatic than race. Notwithstanding the fact that Nick Fuentes is preaching white victimhood to millions, the Coast Guard has declassified nooses and swastikas as hate symbols, and the Supreme Court has eliminated voting rights protections and affirmative action, African Americans continue to be discriminated against. Indeed, for all of the problems with the New York Times' 1619 Project, it did show the ways in which structural ra…
(2025-12-30). In The Pay Of Foundations Revisited: How US Power Elite Funds "Parallel Left" Media (19). indybay.org While Glaser Progress Foundation funding the "Democracy Now!" show owned Microsoft stock, the total annual individual compensation of Democracy Now!'s co-host/producer jumped from $36,000 in 2002 to $176,000 in 2015.
(2025-12-30). Bangladesh mourns death of former PM Khaleda Zia at 80. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- — Bangladesh is observing three days of national mourning following the death of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia on December 30, 2025, at age 80. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) announced her passing at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka after a prolonged illness, including advanced liver cirrhosis, diabetes, heart issues, and arthritis.The interim government declared state mourning, with flags at half-mast and her funeral scheduled for Wednesday at a central Dhaka prayer ground, followed by burial beside her husband, late President Ziaur Rahman. BNP leaders called for peaceful observances, while…
(2025-12-30). Israel hands Trump another international award, after Nobel snub. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-30). Turkey, Somalia hold high-level talks after Israel recognizes Somaliland. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held high-level talks in Turkey on Tuesday, amid mounting regional tensions following Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an independent state.The summit, described by Ankara as focused on security, cooperation, and regional stability, was widely seen as a coordinated response to Israel's move, which Erdoƒüan has condemned as "illegal and unacceptable."Israel became the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland on December 26, a self-declared republic that broke away from Somalia in 1991 b…
(2025-12-30). Body of young Israeli man found after being swept away by flash flood caused by heavy rains. haaretz.com First responders announced the body of Tamer Nader Zaghraneh was found near southern Israel's Be'er Sheva after a day of searches. He was reportedly swept away while trying to recover a vehicle stuck in a seasonal stream known for rapid flooding…
(2025-12-30). Multan Sultans "out" , owners "in" again. tribune.com.pk 
Many of my friends are rich, but none are the richest. Today, I feel the absence of someone who could help me understand the mindset of the truly wealthy. Honestly, I can't understand the Multan Sultans issue. Let me explain it in simple words. | The Sultans' owners had bought the team for an annual fee of 1.08 billion rupees. According to a foreign company's valuation, this figure, after adjustments, probably reaches around 1.35 billion rupees. However, as far as Ali Tareen's Multan Sultans were concerned, matters had already reached a point of no return. | Now, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed…
(2025-12-30). The Charge of the Padded Brigade: England in Australia. counterpunch.org 
It's been one of the strangest cricket series on record. Hurried, frenetic, foolish, haphazard and, at points, unbecomingly immature. The cricket between England and Australia in this, the 2025-6 Ashes series, was a recreational coke line, a narcotics fix, a dopamine thrill. But was it even cricket? One thinks of those deathless lines from the French general Pierre Bosquet
(2025-12-30). Second string Egypt finish group unbeaten. tribune.com.pk 
Egypt rested all their key players but still kept up their unbeaten run at the Africa Cup of Nations, drawing 0-0 with Angola on Monday to finish their Group B campaign on seven points. | Egypt had already confirmed top spot in the group before kickoff, allowing them the luxury of making 11 changes from their 1-0 win over South Africa on Friday, and giving players like Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush the day off. | Angola finished third in the group but must wait to see whether they could advance to the last 16 as one of the best four third-placed finishers. | Their two-point haul means they have an anxious wa…
(2025-12-30). Somalia unites against Israel's Somaliland recognition amid global backlash. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Israel's unilateral recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has ignited outrage across Somalia and beyond, with furious protests denouncing the move as a dangerous violation of international law and a direct assault on Somali sovereignty. The announcement, made on December 26, marked the first time any country has formally recognized Somaliland, a breakaway region that declared independence in 1991 but has remained internationally unacknowledged.
(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). Living inside an evolving Xinjiang: My 2025 in Urumqi. ecns.cn In 2025, Urumqi city is doing a lot: celebrating loudly, programming culture more intentionally, making transport easier, and quietly weaving AI into the background of everyday life.
(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). 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). Saturday 12/27: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-30). Saudi Arabia says national security is red line as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen. geo.tv 
Forces of Yemen's Southern Transitional Council, arrive in a mountainous area where they are launching a military operation in the southern province of Abyan, Yemen, December 15, 2025. — ReutersSaudi-led coalition strikes southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.UAE-backed STC to…
(2025-12-30). Israel army kills man suspected of trying to run over troops. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said its troops shot dead a man who it said tried to run over a group of soldiers in the The incident occurred in Einabus in the northern West Bank, the military said. | "A short while ago, a report was received regarding a terrorist who attempted to run over IDF (Israeli army) soldiers operating in the area of Einabus," the military said. | "In response, the soldiers fired at the terrorist and eliminated him." | The military did not provide other details of the incident, which came just days afte…
(2025-12-30). The US Wants to Reshape the UN's Social Agenda. It's Doing So Alone. passblue.com 
(2025-12-30). I love Cuba: A brave country that doesn't get down on its knees. radiohc.cu "From a very young age, I have been captivated by the Revolution and became a staunch defender of the Cuban people, their ideology, and the undefeated Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz." These were the words Carmen Diniz Santos spoke when I asked her when she began her solidarity work with the Island.
(2025-12-30). After 47 years, 'Fresh Air' executive producer Danny Miller retires. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? In 1978, Danny Miller was 24 years old and asked to be an intern on "Fresh Air," a relatively new show on WHYY in Philadelphia, then called WUHY. | At the time, he knew little about radio and even less about NPR. But he loved jazz. His introduction to the station was through its overnight jazz show hosted by DJ Bob Perkins, which led him to Terry Gross who also played jazz on "Fresh Air" in the afternoon. | Both Gross and Miller have called themselves "lucky" that the unlike…
(2025-12-30). Fernando González: ICAP is a bridge of solidarity between Cuba and the world. radiohc.cu The promotion of international solidarity continues to be the central focus of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), affirmed its president, Fernando González, just hours before the institution's 65th anniversary. | ICAP, created on December 30, 1959, at the initiative of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, has played a mobilizing role in the solidarity movement with Cuba worldwide, both politically and materially, added the Hero of the Republic of Cuba in statements to the press. | González emphasized that the institution has defended Cuba's right to be a sovereign a…
(2025-12-30). Iran blacklists Royal Canadian Navy as 'terror organization'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran has officially designated the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organization, responding to Canada's "illegal decision" last year to target part of the Iranian Armed Forces.
(2025-12-30). LHC launches digital systems to modernise judicial, financial management. tribune.com.pk 
Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Tuesday inaugurated three digital systems aimed at modernising the judicial and financial management of the Punjab judiciary, marking what officials described as a historic step towards automation and transparency. | The initiative seeks to streamline judicial processes, reduce manual intervention and align the administrative framework of the provincial judiciary with international standards. | The launch ceremony was attended by Registrar Amjad Iqbal Ranjha, DG District Judiciary Malik Ali Zulqarnain Awan, DG Judicial and Case Management Javed Iqbal Bosal, the p…
(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). Land Question Tops Agenda as Museveni Heads to Nakaseke, Nakasongola Rallies. plusnews.ug 
Leaders in Nakaseke and Nakasongola districts have identified land wrangles as the top issue they want the National Resistance Movement presidential candidate, Yoweri Museveni, to address ahead of his campaign rallies in the area. President Museveni is scheduled to hold rallies on Tuesday, December 30, at Butalangu Town Council in Nakaseke District and Wabinyonyi Sub-county …
(2025-12-30). What is Lebanon's 'gap law' that attempts to end the financial crisis? aljazeera.com Lebanon's cabinet has passed a draft law aimed at repaying depositors up to $100,000 of their own money.
(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). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). Netanyahu announces Trump as first foreign leader to receive Prize for. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced U.S. President Trump would receive the prize at a press conference in Mar-a-Lago on Monday and invited him to celebrate Independence Day in Israel. Trump said he would consider attending the ceremony in Jerusalem…
(2025-12-30). Police Warn of Consequences for Nambooze's Alleged Incitement. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda Police Force and UPDF have condemned the political statements made by Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament, Betty Nambooze, matching security numbers to the population during unrest, and said she will be arrested to answer for her inciting statements in court. During one of her weekend rallies in Mukono, Nambooze strongly criticized security agencies, …
(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). Death of a Director: Bahram Beyzai, Pioneer of Iran's New Age Cinema. juancole.com Only the misfortune of exile can provide the in-depth understanding and the overview into the realities of the world. — Stefan Zweig | Newark, Delaware (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — In the last few decades, Iranian cinema has gained a prominent status in the world of cinema, winning many prizes including the Oscars, the Cannes film festival, the Venice film festival and other European awards. | When one looks at the history of cinema in Iran, a few names are on top of the list: Dariyoush Mehrjoui, Abbas Kiarostami and Bahram Beyzai. Dariyoush Mehrjoui and his wife were murdered at their home…
(2025-12-30). Diaz-Canel: ICAP is a bridge between peoples, a voice for just causes. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel emphasized that the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) maintains its mission of uniting peoples and supporting just causes for humanity now more than ever.
(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). Khaleda Zia to be laid to rest beside husband Ziaur Rahman; EAM Jaishankar to attend state funeral in Dhaka. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Bangladesh will accord full state honours to former Prime Minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who passed away on Tuesday after a prolonged illness at the age of 80. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is among the prominent foreign dignitaries expected to attend her funeral in Dhaka on Wednesday.According to the interim government, Khaleda Zia's janaza will be offered after Zohr prayers at the South Plaza of the National Parliament and along Manik Mia Avenue. She will later be laid to rest at Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, beside her late hus…
(2025-12-30). Three police officers killed during an operation against ISIS in Turkey. wsws.org The organization and attacks of ISIS in Turkey reveal the consequences of the Turkish government's reactionary policies regarding jihadist forces.
(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). 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). 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). South Africa beat Zimbabwe to book last-16 berth. tribune.com.pk 
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakesh on Monday, and qualification for the knockout stage. | Bafana Bafana must wait until Wednesday to know who they will face on Sunday in the round of 16. It is likely to be either defending champions Ivory Coast or five-time winners Cameroon. | Egypt, who rested stars like captain Mohamed Salah with first place already assured, topped Group B with seven points after a 0-0 draw against Angola in Agadir. | South Africa finished with six points, Angola two and Zimbabwe one. Angola could squeez…
(2025-12-30). Manufacturing chaos: How Western and Israeli actors seek to hijack Iran's peaceful protests. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Protests are a natural and fundamental part of any society whose citizens care about their future and believe they can influence it. They are not a sign of systemic failure, but an indicator of civic health and the practice of free speech, assembly, and association. For Western states, their media, and their politicians, all of this holds true—except when the protests occur in Iran.
(2025-12-30). Yemen declares 90-day emergency as Saudi airstrikes hit UAE-backed arms shipment at Mukalla port. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council declared a 90-day state of emergency after Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeted UAE-backed weapons shipments unloaded at the port of Mukalla in eastern Yemen, marking the sharpest escalation yet in the deepening rift between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over influence in the country.According to the coalition, two vessels entered Mukalla port on December 27—28 without authorization from the Joint Forces Command and disabled their tracking systems before unloading large quantities of weapons and combat vehicles.The coalition said the arms were intended for forces…
(2025-12-30). After the Hezbollah attack, the world wants exploding pagers. one problem. haaretz.com Since Israel's pager bomb operation against Hezbollah, private defense contractors have gotten requests for 'kinetic cyber' tools able to turn electronic devices into bombs. They don't exist…
(2025-12-30). Warnings about AI and the electoral risks in Brazil for 2026. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The 2026 presidential elections will take place amidst a surge in disinformation, fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), raising concerns about vote manipulation and weak regulation in Brazil.
(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). 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). 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). Eurovision 2026 plunges deeper into political crisis as boycotts multiply. wsws.org "Participating in Eurovision allows Israel to maintain the illusion that it is a modern and exemplary Western democracy, and thus to more easily conceal its criminal actions", said the collective of 170 Belgian artists and cultural figures.
(2025-12-30). Online Public Meeting: Bondi terror attack—a socialist assessment. wsws.org The meeting will examine the political significance of the Bondi terrorist attack, which is being exploited to implement a raft of anti-democratic measures that will inevitably be used against the working class.
(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). Who is Ricky Gill? Trump's Indian-origin advisor awarded for role in India-Pakistan ceasefire. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Ranjit "Ricky" Singh Gill, an Indian-origin adviser in the United States, has drawn attention after being honoured with the National Security Council's Distinguished Action Award for his involvement in what was described as "India—Pakistan ceasefire negotiations" following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. | Gill currently serves as the NSC's senior director for South and Central Asia and is also a special assistant to President Donald Trump. The award was presented to him earlier this week by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Considered one of the NSC's most prestigious internal honours…
(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). 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). 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). Iran's government offers dialogue as protests spread to universities. geo.tv 
People walk past a display sign at a currency exchange bureau as the value of the Iranian rial drops, in Tehran, Iran, December 20, 2025.— ReutersProtests over Iran's soaring cost of living spread to several universities on Tuesday, with students joining shopkeepers and bazaar…
(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). Friday 1/2: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-30). AIPAC Is Retreating From Endorsements and Election Spending. It Won't Give Up Its Influence. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-30). Cruise missile launch exercise conducted in DPRK. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) With the presence of the Chairman of the Board of State of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, a long-range strategic cruise missile launch exercise took place in the West Sea.
(2025-12-30). LIVE: Nigeria vs Uganda — AFCON 2025. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Uganda seek to upset Nigeria to reach last 16.
(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). Prehistoric sites identified in Esfarayen. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Targeted paleolithic studies, supported by North Khorasan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department, began in the Esfarayen and Safiabad plains, during which valuable evidence of the presence of hunter-gatherer societies in this region was identified for the first time.
(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). Armed clash between ISIS terrorists and security forces; MHP issues a new assessment on Syria; Drug and football betting investigations expand. uwidata.com Last week, at the top of Türkiye's agenda was large-scale operations against ISIS and an armed clash that broke out during an operation in the district of Yalova. Another important item in the agenda was statements by Feti Yƒ±ldƒ±z, Deputy Chair of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), regarding developments in Syria. The expanding investigations into …
(2025-12-30). Tuesday 12/30: Virtual Delegation – Taybeh. indybay.org Online | www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/virtual-de……
(2025-12-30). Sacramento 175 – Sacramento River District Kwanzaa Celebration. indybay.org Sacramento River District and Old Sacramento poised to embrace "Matunda Ya Kwanza" in a good way as we open the archives and libraries to ferret out "First Fruits of the Harvest."
(2025-12-30). Dar discusses 'regional situation' with Saudi FM amid rising Gulf tensions. tribune.com.pk 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan to discuss the current regional situation, the Foreign Office said on Tuesday. | The contact took place amid heightened regional tensions following Saudi Arabia's strikes on Yemen. During the call, the two leaders exchanged views on the evolving situation in the region and shared assessments of recent developments. | Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50, called Saudi Foreign Minister H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan @Faisal…
(2025-12-30). Peace Message Has Reached Alaskans on Buses for Seven Years Now. worldbeyondwar.org 
For almost seven years now, the Alaska Peace Center has kept an ad on at least one public transit Fairbanks North Star Borough bus, sometimes more, traveling a 60 square mile area. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(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). Trillionaire Cometh, Democracy Goeth. counterpunch.org 
I wrote my first post for Inequality.org, Our First Trillionaire: Only a Matter of Time, over twelve years ago. I hoped, at the time, that…
(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). Nietzsche and the Lost Paradise of Moorish Spain. fairobserver.com Europe's identity was not found — it was constructed. From the Renaissance onward, scholars and theologians traced Europe's lineage to Greece and Rome, deliberately bypassing the Middle East, where both Christianity and modern science once shared roots. This selective inheritance created what Palestinian-American academic and literary critic Edward Said later called a "civilizational fiction": the…
(2025-12-30). Thursday 1/1: 11th Annual New Years Day Polar Plunge & World Naked Bike Ride-San Francisco Beach Party. indybay.org Ocean Beach, Taraval Street and Ocean Beach Crossing, San Francisco…
(2025-12-30). How Queer Ecology Reveals the Diversity of Nature and Human Experience. counterpunch.org 
Nature is astonishingly diverse. Across the planet's oceans, forests, grasslands, and cities, living beings interact in ways that defy rigid expectations. Yet when it comes to discussing queer behaviors in the natural world, we often hear only a handful of familiar examples: same-sex penguin couples raising chicks, male seahorses giving birth, or dolphins engaging in
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Karachi's Edhi Orange Line linked with Green Line. tribune.com.pk 
The Edhi Orange Line will now be integrated with the Green Line BRT at the Orange Line bus depot, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon announced on Tuesday. | Addressing the integration ceremony, Memon said the merger has expanded the Orange Line from four stops to 10, allowing passengers to travel from Orangi to Nagan Chowrangi. The integration will enable Orange Line buses to operate along the Green Line BRT track, providing easier access for residents of Orangi Town. | Initiated in 2016 under the supervision of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), the Orange Line Bus Rapid Transit Project was a four-kil…
(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). Tribunal upholds Nawaz Sharif's NA-130 win, dismisses PTI challenge. tribune.com.pk 
An election tribunal has upheld the Election Commission of Pakistan's notification declaring Nawaz Sharif the winner in Lahore's NA-130, dismissing a challenge filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Dr Yasmin Rashid. | The decision ends her bid to overturn Sharif's victory in the February 2024 general election from the constituency, also known as NA-130 (Lahore-XIV). | The tribunal, headed by Judge Rana Zahid Mahmood, rejected Dr Rashid's petition on technical grounds. The ruling means the official result notified by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will remain in force. | According to the published…
(2025-12-30). Irrigation equipment exports reach $100m in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran exported about $100 million worth of irrigation equipment in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the deputy head of the Agriculture Ministry's water and soil department said.
(2025-12-30). Uganda rejects Israel's recognition of Somaliland. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Monday rejected Israel's recognition of Somaliland, the self-declared region of Somalia, as an independent state, saying the territory is a product of prolonged insecurity in Somalia. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda's minister of state for foreign affairs in charge of international affairs, told Xinhua by phone that Uganda aligns …
(2025-12-30). Fuad Habash Ansara: A forgotten pioneer of Palestinians in Chile. newarab.com 
When Fuad Habash Ansara arrived in Chile in September 1960, the Predominantly Christians from Bethlehem, Beit Jala, and Beit Sahour, the majority had left Palestine They worked as peddlers, established businesses and set up cultural institutions,…
(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). Killjoy Was Here: Monument Envy and the Trump Regime. counterpunch.org 
I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said — "Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert…. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped
(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). Delaware settles lawsuit that alleged 'systemic failures' with how state provides special education services for prisoners. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? For the last half-century, a series of federal laws have guaranteed free public education to everybody with a learning disability up to age 22, including young adults in correctional facilities. | But for years in Delaware, according to
(2025-12-30). Presidents of Iran and Russia discuss advancing bilateral relations. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The presidents of Iran and Russia held a phone conversation on Tuesday to discuss the current state of bilateral relations and the progress of their joint agreements.
(2025-12-30). Israel strips UNRWA immunity in 'outrageous, systematic' attack. newarab.com 
Israel has passed legislation stripping the The bill passed 59—7 in the Knesset on Monday and took effect immediately, allowing Israeli authorities to seize UNRWA properties, block banking and payment services, and criminalise cooperation with the agency. | Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen defended the law, alleging UNRWA was "an…
(2025-12-30). skyline race: The ten tallest towers in the country. haaretz.com A construction boom around Tel Aviv is pushing the Israel's skyline into uncharted territory…
(2025-12-30). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: feeble defence confirms abject failure to report Labor fairly. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-30). Israel gives millions to religious-nationalist groups without required approval. haaretz.com The Education Ministry's legal adviser approved giving additions based on coalition deals worth 11 million shekels to Garin Torani groups, claiming the decision was based on professional recommendations, written just two days after the fact…
(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). 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). Africa Deindustrializes Due to China's Overproduction and Trump's Tariffs. counterpunch.org 
At the close of a year in which Africa's underlying economic problems continue to worsen, the Johannesburg G20 summit on November 22-23 utterly failed in its mandate to cut the continent's foreign debt and assure that appropriate climate-finance grants will be available. Nevertheless, even while the world economy's value chains suffer disfigurement thanks to Donald
(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). Iranian students join protests in Tehran over soaring cost of living. scmp.com Iranian students staged street protests in Tehran on Tuesday, a day after the capital's shopkeepers demonstrated against economic hardship and won a message of understanding from the president. | According to ILNA, a news agency associated with Iran's labour movement, protests erupted at 10 universities across the country, including seven in Tehran that are among the country's most prestigious.
(2025-12-30). Monday 12/29: 27th Annual, California 175 – California State Capitol Kwanzaa. indybay.org California State Capitol | 10th & Capitol Mall | Downtown Sacramento…
(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). 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). 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). Turkey calls Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'illegitimate'. newarab.com 
(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). Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement remains visible in Gauteng | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has recorded significant law enforcement outcomes through the Gauteng Transport Inspectorate (GTI) during festive season operations. | During this period, GTI officers issued hundreds of infringement notices, discontinued unsafe vehicles, effected arrests for serious offences and impounded vehicles operating unlawfully. | The operation that was conducted between 22 and 28 December 2025 across Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni resulted in 45 vehicles being discontinued, 30 vehicles impounded, and 27 arrests affected, main…
(2025-12-30). Saudi Arabia calls national security a red line, urges UAE exit from Yemen. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its national security was a red line and backed a call for United Arab Emirates forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. | The warning marked Riyadh's strongest language yet against Abu Dhabi, as the coalition said it struck what it described as foreign military support to UAE-backed southern separatists. Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council head also set a deadline for Emirati forces to leave, urging the UAE to comply. | Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are both ma…
(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). Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages. sanews.gov.za Bafana Bafana qualifies for AFCON knockout stages | Government has congratulated Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the knockout stages at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). ⚪ "Congratulations to Bafana Bafana on qualifying for the AFCON knockout stages after a hard-fought victory," government said in a post on social media platform, X. ⚪ This as the South African senior men's team are through to the last 16 stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Zimbabwe 3-2 in a pulsating five-goal thriller played at the Marrakech Stadium in Morocco. ⚪ In a statement, the South African Football Association (SAFA) sa…
(2025-12-30). What is happening right now in is not "clashes," not "tensions," and not "isolated incidents." It is a Syriana Analysis Kevork Almassian. voicesfromsyria.com 
Hands OFF Syria What is happening right now in #Latakia is not "clashes," not "tensions," and not "isolated incidents." It is a #pogrom. #Alawite homes, businesses, and cars are being systematically attacked. #Julani thugs proudly film themselves waving machetes, shouting death threats, and openly declaring their intent to kill Alawites. Children are being stopped in …
(2025-12-30). Ignoring elite women is a waste of national capital: expert. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The head of the National Elites Association has criticized the exclusion of women from decision-making levels, saying that the issue is not the ability of women, but rather their lack of opportunities and real participation in the country's management.
(2025-12-30). Concern over Israel's recognition of Somaliland. sanews.gov.za Concern over Israel's recognition of Somaliland | South Africa has noted with concern, the recent announcement by the State of Israel recognising Somaliland as an independent state. | In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation said the recognition constitutes a violation of the Federal Republic of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and is a direct threat to peace in the Horn of Africa. | "We uphold the African Union's principle of uti possidetis the sanctity of inherited borders as the continent's essential safeguard against conflict. We distinguish unequivocall…
(2025-12-30). Experimental archaeology at Masuleh: Medieval Iron smelting technology reconstructed. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – An interdisciplinary research team has successfully reconstructed a medieval iron smelting and casting complex at the Old Masuleh historical site in northern Iran, revealing advanced metallurgical expertise in the region.
(2025-12-30). Russia pitches Su-57E to India with fresh offers, promising gateway to 6th-gen fighter and bomber collaboration. strategic-culture.su By Raghav PATEL | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In a development that could fundamentally alter the trajectory of Indo—Russ…
(2025-12-30). Video of protester defying police in Iran goes viral. newarab.com 
A video of a protester sitting in the street and facing down police on motorbikes during Protesters including shopkeepers and university students have been rallying against economic hardship in Iran since Sunday. | The viral footage showed a person sitting cross-legged on the road with their head bowed before more than 20 p…
(2025-12-30). A pomp-and-prize loving Trump wins highest honor. Was there really no Israeli worthy? haaretz.com Netanyahu's decision to award Trump with this year's Israel Prize raises the question of whether it should be leveraged to pay homage to another country's head of state, on a day dedicated to the country's independence…
(2025-12-30). ICAP celebrates 65 years with President Miguel Díaz-Canel in attendance. radiohc.cu The President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, attended the main event on Monday afternoon commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), founded by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro on December 30, 1960. | Also present at the commemorative ceremony were Political Bureau members Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the PCC, and Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of International Relations, as well as the President of ICAP, Fernando González Ll…
(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). 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). Iranian exports to Oman hit $500m over 10 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Trade between Iran and Oman reached $1.35 billion in the first 10 months of 2025, up 24 percent from a year earlier, with Iranian exports accounting for $500 million of the total, Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information said.
(2025-12-30). Over 17,000 individuals trapped in flood, blizzard rescued. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) provided rescue services to 17,613 people affected by floods and snow blizzard in the country.
(2025-12-30). UN team depicts Sudan's el-Fasher as a largely deserted crime scene. tehrantimes.com A United Nations team has described Sudan's el-Fasher as a "crime scene" after gaining access for the first time since its October takeover by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Al Jazeera reported Tuesday.
(2025-12-30). Iranian artisans to showcase handicrafts at Muscat Nights. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group of Iranian artisans will present a wide range of traditional handicrafts and visual arts at Muscat Nights 2026, a month-long cultural festival to be held in the Omani capital from Jan. 1 to Jan. 31, organizers said.
(2025-12-30). Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples: Solidarity with the Revolution is strengthened across five continents. radiohc.cu The president of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), Fernando González, highlighted on Monday the work of the international solidarity movement in support of just causes and the sovereignty of peoples. | Speaking at the main event commemorating ICAP's 65th anniversary, held in Havana with the presence of President Miguel Díaz-Canel and more than 240 solidarity representatives from 32 countries, González emphasized that the institute has been "a witness to and active participant in the history of the Revolution," promoting support for the just causes of the world's peoples from within Cuban…
(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). Rs 850mn guaranteed to new PSL teams. tribune.com.pk 
The offer of an Rs 850 million central pool income guarantee in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been made only to the two new teams. | The existing franchises do not have any such clause in their agreements. | According to details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has assured the seventh and eighth teams that starting from PSL 11, they will receive a minimum guaranteed amount of Rs 850 million each for the next five editions. | This has been termed a "minimum central pool income guarantee." If, in any edition, a team's share from the central pool falls short of this guaranteed figure, the PCB will cover th…
(2025-12-30). Police Warns Guns Owners Against Firing Bullets for New Year. plusnews.ug 
As the world counts hours left to usher in 2026, police have warned its personnel and private fire arm owners against firing bullets as a way of welcoming the New Year. Assistant Commissioner of Police -ACP Kituuma Rusoke, the Police Spokesperson, said sometimes firearms owners get excited and fire in the air causing unnecessary panic …
(2025-12-30). Spain seeks removal of ads for rentals in Israeli settlements. newarab.com 
The consumer affairs ministry said Tuesday it has identified 138 listings on platforms operating in If they fail to comply, the platforms could face further government action, the statement said, without specifying the consequences. | T…
(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). 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). Trump still eyes Turkey jet deal despite Israel objections. newarab.com 
US President "We're thinking about it very seriously," Trump said when asked about an
(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). 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). Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week. sanews.gov.za Alcohol confiscations more than double in a week | The City of Cape Town's law enforcement agencies have confiscated more than 4 500 litres of alcohol this December, with more than half of the confiscations happening in the last week. | Officers also made 264 arrests and issued 52 520 fines for various transgressions. | Between 1 and 21 December, the City's liquor pound took receipt of 1 942.74 litres of alcohol (4 201 units/bottles). | By 28 December, the total had increased to 4 634.69 litres (9 838 units/bottles). | The alcohol was confiscated by law enforcement officials in terms of the City's by-laws. | In t…
(2025-12-30). Thailand delays release ‚of Cambodian troops over alleged truce breaches. aljazeera.com While the ceasefire has held since Saturday, Thailand says Cambodia violated deal with drone flights over the border.
(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). Two Palestinians hospitalized after masked settlers attack West Bank Bedouin village. haaretz.com The incident occurred in the village of Mukhmas near Ramallah. According to testimonies, the attacker emerged from a nearby settlement, threw stones, sprayed the area with pepper spray, and beat at least one person with clubs…
(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). US envoy's grassroots charm offensive in Jordan sparks debate. newarab.com 
The new Holtsnider, who arrived in October 2025, has travelled across the kingdom in what many describe as a soft-diplomacy campaign aimed at countering public resentment over US support for Israel. | Rather than confining his activity to the emb…
(2025-12-30). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-30). Israeli police raid anti-crime Arab home, detain her over Palestinian flags. haaretz.com The 60-year-old activist, who leads weekly anti-crime protests, was questioned on suspicion of incitement after police found Palestinian flags and magnets in a search that she says left her children terrified, calling it 'political'…
(2025-12-30). 10th National Toy Festival to open in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The 10th edition of the National Toy Festival is set to open on Wednesday evening, dedicating space for Iranian-made toys and the promotion of a culture of play, with free access for the public, Hamed Alamati, director of the Iran's Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA)has announced.
(2025-12-30). Uruguayan customs increases seizures in combating smuggling. plenglish.com The DNA seized various contraband goods, vehicles, suspicious packages, and counterfeit items worth more than 1.4 billion pesos (just over 36 million dollars). | This figure surpasses the total for 2024, a record year for Customs in terms of the value of seizures. | There was also an increase of more than 70% in the average value per successful operation, compared to last year's data. | Regarding contraband cigarettes, seizures to date have exceeded last year's figures by more than 80%. | In the fight against drug trafficking, 35 drug seizures of varying significance took place, most of them at Carrasco Internat…
(2025-12-30). UAE announces forces' withdrawal from Yemen amid tension with Saudi Arabia. geo.tv 
Smoke rises in the aftermath of a Saudi-led coalition airstrike in Yemen's southern port of Mukalla, in this screengrab from a handout video obtained by Reuters on December 30, 2025. — Reuters UAE defence ministry announces move in X post.UAE ministry says it had limited forces…
(2025-12-30). Hybrid Horror You are 3x More Likely to Die in a Hybrid Vehicle than a Gasoline Vehicle. wattsupwiththat.com Recently released UK government stats suggest Hybrid vehicles are significantly more dangerous to vehicle occupants than gasoline vehicles.
(2025-12-30). UAE says ending mission of remaining forces in Yemen voluntarily. newarab.com 
The It said the decision came after a comprehensive assessment following
(2025-12-30). Ssekikubo Protests Unexplained Transfer of Election Petition Appeal. plusnews.ug 
Lawyers representing Theodore Ssekikubo, the Lwemiyaga County Member of Parliament, have formally protested the transfer of his election petition appeal against the Electoral Commission (EC) from the Masaka High Court to Kampala, arguing that the move was made without explanation and raises concerns about procedural fairness. The objection was raised at the commencement of proceedings …
(2025-12-30). Tractor, Malavan share the spoils in 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tractor and Malavan shared the spoils in a goalless draw in Matchweek 15 of the 2025/26 Iran Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Tuesday.
(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). Trump warns Iran of new US strike if it rebuilds nuclear or missile programmes. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and warned Hamas of severe consequences if it does not disarm. | Speaking beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump suggested Tehran may be working to restore its weapons programs after a massive US strike in June. | "I've been reading that they're building up weapons and other things, and if they are, they're not using the sites we obliterated, but possibly diffe…
(2025-12-30). Razi festival honors top researchers in medical sciences. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The 31st Razi research festival on medical sciences honored top researchers and technology experts in the health sector, with ministers of science and health in attendance.
(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). Fabricated ICE narratives collapse as Minnesota raids escalate. wsws.org Court rulings, body camera footage and arrest statistics expose fabricated ICE narratives now being used to justify escalating federal raids against Somali immigrants in Minnesota.
(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). '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). 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). South Pars refineries produce over 174m barrels of condensate in 9 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Gas processing plants at South Pars produced more than 174 million barrels of gas condensate in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-December 21), reinforcing feedstock supplies for downstream facilities and supporting energy security, the head of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) said.
(2025-12-30). Enemy stages street protests to mask 12‚Äëday war defeat. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Javan newspaper analyzed enemy strategies in fomenting unrest in Iran.
(2025-12-30). Cuba reporta más de 400 especies de aves, 28 endémicas, ante amenazas ambientales y comercio ilegal. radiohc.cu La diversidad de ecosistemas en el archipiélago cubano permite la distribución de aves por todo el territorio, con más de 400 especies registradas hasta 2024, según expertos del Programa Nacional sobre la Diversidad Biológica. De estas, 158 crían en el país —incluyendo 28 especies endémicas, una cifra similar sub endémicas y 19 endémicas del Caribe—, posicionando a Cuba como una de las islas de mayor biodiversidad aviar en la región. | Los especialistas advierten que las principales amenazas para estas poblaciones son los incendios, huracanes, deforestación, manejo forestal inadecuado y contaminación…
(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). Holguín beneficia a más de 57 mil habitantes con cambio a energía solar en sistemas hidráulicos. radiohc.cu Más de 57 mil holguineros se benefician del cambio de matriz energética en el sector de recursos hidráulicos mediante la instalación de bombas solares en comunidades aisladas, vulnerables y de difícil acceso. Juan Mario Echavarría Hernández, delegado provincial del sector, informó que el proyecto se implementa en 11 de los 14 municipios del territorio, mejorando la accesibilidad al agua independientemente de la generación eléctrica tradicional y contribuyendo a reducir ciclos de abasto. | En esta primera etapa se prevé instalar 120 sistemas, de los cuales ya funcionan 117, beneficiando especialmente localidades a…
(2025-12-30). Congratulación de Gabón para los cubanos. radiohc.cu 
Un mensaje de felicitación, felicidad y esperanza al pueblo cubano, transmitió el Embajador de la República Gabonesa, Faustin Yves N'guiend-Mickolo, con motivo al aniversario 67 de la Revolución. | Sus palabras las hizo extensivas para el Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, a sus dirigentes y autoridades, quienes facilitan la labor diplomática de Gabón en La Habana. ´Esta es la ocasión para transmitirles mis mejores deseos, que el nuevo año pueda traer a cada uno de nosotros un poco más de felicidad, un poco más de compromiso, un poco más d…
(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). 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). Morro-Cabaña anuncia reajuste de tarifas para 2026 y prepara salvas por aniversario de la Revolución. radiohc.cu El Complejo de Museos Histórico Militares informó que a partir del 1ro de enero de 2026 se reajustarán las tarifas de acceso y servicios en el Parque Histórico Militar Morro-Cabaña, como parte de un proceso de actualización y homogenización de precios institucional. Según la entidad, los ingresos de visitantes internacionales apoyarán directamente la conservación y restauración de sitios patrimoniales como el Castillo del Morro, la fortaleza San Carlos de la Cabaña y el Museo de la Revolución, asegurando su preservación para futuras generaciones. | El anuncio coincide con los preparativos de la ceremonia militar…
(2025-12-30). Budapest mette al sicuro il riscaldamento: intesa sul gas con Baku e scontro legale con Bruxelles. strategic-culture.su Il gas azero puà≤ sostituire completamente quello russo? La risposta è no. | Segue nostro Serve una soluzione | Mentre nelle sedi europee si discute di scadenze, vincoli e dogmi politici, a Budapest si passa ai fatti con la firma di contratti concreti. La sicurezza energetica ungherese non puà≤ continuare ad essere oggetto delle provocazioni, degli screzi e delle burle dell'Occidente collettivo, motivo per cui il governo di Orban h…
(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). Incoming N.Y. Mayor Mamdani emphasizes fight for economic justice. peoplesworld.org 
NEW YORK—Signaling his continuing commitment to progressive politics in action, incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani named former Biden administration Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su as the city's first-ever First Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice. The appointment reflects not only the youthful Democratic Socialist mayor-elect's commitment, but also Su's record. First as California Labor …
(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.