(2026-01-01). Trump fostering a deal, but washing his hands of Gaza. haaretz.com Behind Trump's headline diplomacy is a void: core questions on Israeli withdrawal, Hamas disarmament and Gaza's future governance are postponed or outsourced. This isn't a peace effort but conflict management, preserving the status quo and leaving Palestinians without a political horizon…
(2026-01-01). Israeli airstrike killed 15 family members in Gaza in 2024. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — An investigation led by a Geneva-headquartered human rights body has detailed the circumstances surrounding an Israeli airstrike that killed 15 members of a single family in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip February 2024.
(2026-01-01). Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Attacks in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli aggression has continued across the Gaza Strip, marking new violations of the ceasefire agreement that was brokered by Arab and American mediators and took effect on October 10, 2025. Since dawn on Thursday, January 1, 2026, a series of incidents have been recorded. Israeli occupation forces detonate a booby-trapped armored vehicle in Jabalia refugee …
(2026-01-01). Peoples Organization for Progress: Stop Trump's Illegal US Attacks on Venezuela Press Event Outside Newark Fed Building Dec 29. fightbackbetter.com On Tuesday, December 30 outside the Federal Buildint in Downtown Newark, NJ, the Peoples Organization for Progress and allied organizations…
(2026-01-01). El ICAP villaclareño celebra los 65 años de la institución. radiohc.cu El Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos celebra su aniversario 65 con el orgullo de los hombres y mujeres de la institución y amigos del planeta de haber trabajado arduamente en la solidaridad, esa que irradia la isla al mundo, y la que recibe desde todas las latitudes, sembrando amor y esperanza, en defensa de las causas justas. | El apoyo a pueblos hermanos como Viet Nam, Nicaragua, y ahora mismo, el abrazo a la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y a Palestina, son signos de una institución que reconoce desde su nacimiento, junto con nuestro Apóstol José Martí, que "Patria es Humanidad". | De igual maner…
(2026-01-01). Controversy Surrounds Indore's Contaminated Water Death Toll. devdiscourse.com The city of Indore is embroiled in a controversy over the varying reports of deaths attributed to contaminated water consumption, with residents claiming 13 fatalities versus officials confirming only four to seven. This discrepancy has caused confusion and concern among the local populace.
(2026-01-01). Mystery Blaze in Valais: Concerns Mount Amidst Tourist Rush. devdiscourse.com A devastating fire broke out in Valais Canton, leaving an indeterminate number of people dead and overwhelming local healthcare facilities. Investigators have ruled out an attack as the cause, but attorney general Beatrice Pilloud stated it's too early to identify how the blaze started.
(2026-01-01). Kyrgyzstan assumes SCO chairmanship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — Kyrgyzstan has assumed the SCO chairmanship for the fourth time in its history.
(2026-01-01). Xi says CPC exercises strict self-governance to fight corruption. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said the Communist Party of China (CPC) exercised strict self-governance through credible measures, and promoted the Party's self-revolution to fight corruption and advance healthy governance.
(2026-01-01). Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway starts full-line operation. ecns.cn The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation Tuesday.
(2026-01-01). (W.E. Talk) Experts' review on 2025: China serves as a stabilizing force in a world of turmoil and chaos. ecns.cn The year 2025 was marked by turbulence and compounded challenges. As it draws to a close, China News Network's "W.E. Talk" program invited Chinese and U.S. experts to review the key moments and profound shifts that have shaped the international landscape over the past year.
(2026-01-01). Why Association of Chartered Accountants scrapped online exams. ummid.com In a move to combat cheating, UK based Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced to scrap online or remote (at-home) exams from March.
(2026-01-01). Final Chapter of 'Stranger Things' Series Mesmerizes Audience Amid Brief Netflix Glitch. devdiscourse.com Netflix users faced a brief setback on Wednesday night as they attempted to access the finale of 'Stranger Things', the beloved series known for its adventure-filled narrative, 80s nostalgia, and the mysterious Upside Down. A login issue left fans temporarily unable to watch the concluding episode of the show that has captivated audiences since its 2016 debut.
(2026-01-01). '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.
(2026-01-01). The Awkward Chronicles of Uncle Sam: Claimed Glory, Met Chaos. ecns.cn "Clever" Uncle Sam's 2025 scorecard: shift blame, stall governance, profit from conflicts, swing the tariff hammer—only to hit himself.
(2026-01-01). 2025 in Retrospect: Plight of Christians in India. ummid.com This year's attacks on Christians in India is yet another warning signal of the silence and double speak of the ruling dispensation.
(2026-01-01). Full text: Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year message. ecns.cn On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the internet.
(2026-01-01). The table tennis players planting trees to fight drought in Iran. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-01). Highlights of Chinese President Xi Jinping's 2026 New Year message. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China has met the targets in its 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization.
(2026-01-01). AS700 airship receives production certificate, readies for flight services. ecns.cn An AS700 airship hovers over the tarmac at an airport in Jingmen, Hubei province, on Tuesday.The AS700, the largest airship China has developed, received its production certificate on Tuesday from the Civil Aviation Administration of China, paving the way for its delivery.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Is Illegal Fishing the Climate Crime We Keep Ignoring? moderndiplomacy.eu Authors: Amna Hashmi and Javaria Shaikh* For centuries, the oceans were treated as commons that can never be exhausted. From early imperial fishing fleets up to the Cold War industrial trawlers, the sea was presented as an area where nothing could be owned or controlled with any consequence. This assumption of unlimited abundance was what …
(2026-01-01). Tamil Nadu Rings in 2026 with Festive Spirit Despite Heavy Rainfall. devdiscourse.com Tamil Nadu entered 2026 in high spirits, with celebrations held at beaches and public spaces and prayers at temples, all under the watchful eyes of over 1.10 lakh police personnel ensuring safety. Despite heavy rainfall, festivities went off without a hitch, signaling a smooth start to the year.
(2026-01-01). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: Bendigo Bank makes half billion then boots community groups. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-01). One security force member killed, 2 wounded in Aleppo suicide attack. geo.tv 
Syrian army members take part in a military parade, as they mark the first anniversary of Bashar al-Assad's fall, in Aleppo, Syria December 8, 2025. — ReutersA suicide bomber targeted a police patrol in Aleppo, killing one person and wounding two members of the security forces, a…
(2026-01-01). Xi urges efforts to write new chapter in story of China's miracle. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged solid steps to promote high-quality development, further deepen reform and opening up across the board, deliver prosperity for all, and write a new chapter in the story of China's miracle.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Xi delivers 2026 New Year message. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday delivered his 2026 New Year message in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China has met the targets in its 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization.
(2026-01-01). Xi says China ready to work with all countries to advance world peace, development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China is ready to work with all countries to advance world peace and development.
(2026-01-01). Icon in a New Light: The Honey Gold Lange 1 Daymatic. moderndiplomacy.eu The LANGE 1 DAYMATIC is a self-winding watch from A. Lange & Sà∂hne, closely resembling the famous LANGE 1 model. For the first time, it features a case made of 750 honey gold, which enhances the watch's charm and pairs beautifully with its brown silver dial. Limited to just 250 pieces, this edition celebrates major …
(2026-01-01). Zohran Mamdani: New year, new mayor for New York and the world. newarab.com 
On the first day of the new year, New York is ushering in Zohran Mamdani, who will be the city's first Muslim and As expected, his inauguration was filled with symbolism of a new chapter. For the s…
(2026-01-01). Xi congratulates PLA Daily on its 70th anniversary. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Daily on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of its founding.
(2026-01-01). All in the family. A new book for your consideration: 'Nadine's Story'. gilbertdoctorow.com Years ago, Luigi, one of my colleagues at work in the European headquarters of ITT, the world's biggest 'conglomerate' at the time, shared some family wisdom over lunch in his home as we enjoyed the spaghetti that he jokingly claimed was the end result of a thousand years of Italian culinary development. Based on his …
(2026-01-01). Earth to be illuminated by year's largest Sun on January 3. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — On January 3, Earth will reach its closest point to the Sun.
(2026-01-01). Meet Imran Baig's daughter, Aviva, who is engaged to Priyanka Gandhi's son. ummid.com Senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra Monday December 29, 2025 announced his engagement with Aviva Baig, sparking a sudden interest in the Delhi based charming girl.
(2026-01-01). The Awkward Chronicles of Uncle Sam: Tariff Bullying and Backfire. ecns.cn Those who hurt their neighbors will ultimately fall into the abyss. Those who go against the tide will inevitably be crushed. Those who try to undermine the operation of the global free trade system will be the first to fail, and will always be the so-called "smart ones."
(2026-01-01). Xi congratulates Guy Parmelin on assuming Swiss presidency. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Guy Parmelin on his assuming presidency of the Swiss Confederation.
(2026-01-01). South Korea's presidential office moves back to Cheong Wa Dae. ecns.cn The Phoenix Flag, a symbol of South Korea's head of state, was raised at Cheong Wa Dae at midnight local time on Sunday, marking the presidential office's officially return to Cheong Wa Dae after a three-year-and-seven-month absence.
(2026-01-01). IIM JAP 2026: Direct Link, Steps to Apply. ummid.com IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Raipur has started online registration for candidates who have passed CAT 2025 and now seeking admission in two-year full time MBA program through Joint Admission Process or JAP 2026.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Mystery Stabbing in Bengaluru Sparks Investigation. devdiscourse.com An autorickshaw driver, identified as Rechanna P, was allegedly stabbed to death in Bengaluru during the early hours of Thursday, according to police reports.
(2026-01-01). ODI Cricket: A Format in Peril Post-2027 World Cup? devdiscourse.com Ravichandran Ashwin, former off-spinner for India, raised an alarming note regarding the future of One-Day Internationals (ODIs) post-2027 World Cup, with key players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma nearing retirement. As the global cricket community witnesses the expansion of T20 leagues, Ashwin foresees a potential decline in the 50-over format's relevance.
(2026-01-01). DR Congo says over 1,500 civilians killed in eastern violence. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) said Wednesday that more than 1,500 civilians have been killed in escalating violence in the country's eastern province of South Kivu since early December.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Highlights of Xi's 2026 New Year message. ecns.cn Xi said China has met the targets in its 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization.
(2026-01-01). (W.E. Talk) Looking ahead to 2026: As geopolitical conflict risks intensify, all parties seek opportunities amid crisis through strategic moves. ecns.cn Looking back at 2025, the international landscape was marked by intertwined transformations and conflicts, with geopolitical tensions flaring up in various regions.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Lukashenko phones defense minister, thanks personnel on duty on New Year's Eve. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "Good evening, Viktor Gennadyevich [Khrenin]! How do you do? How are our adversaries, competitors, and, god forbid, enemies? You have to understand that some people are celebrating while you and I cannot do it. We need to see everything that is going on."
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Farzin appointed president's special economic advisor. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed Mohammadreza Farzin as his Special Economic Advisor.
(2026-01-01). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on January 1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, January 01.
(2026-01-01). MNREGA to VB-G RAM G: The Inside Story. ummid.com The change from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G shows the BJP agenda to quite some extent, away from Gandhi's ideology, undermines federalism, the concept of Rights and doesn't care for the marginalized!
(2026-01-01). The Dunhuang Flying Dancers in the 1,360 ∞C kiln fire. ecns.cn When the sands of time from millennium-old Dunhuang greet the millennium-old kiln fires of Jingdezhen, a dialogue of civilizations across time and space quietly begins within the hues of glaze.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). (W.E. Talk) Experts look to 2026: Seizing opportunities amid crises, forging ahead after breakthroughs. ecns.cn What direction will the international landscape take in 2026? In the West, far-right groups are on the rise, while in Japan, extremist politicians are attempting to revive militarism and the U.S. has adopted aggressive expansionist behavior in Latin America, said Benjamin Norton, founder of the Geopolitical Economy Report, in a recent exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2026-01-01). JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure Released. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee has published JEE Advanced 2026 Information Brochure detailing the registration start date, exam schedule, syllabus and other important details.
(2026-01-01). What the U.S. strike in Nigeria reveals about Trump 2.0's Africa Policy? moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. airstrike in Nigeria, framed as moral intervention to protect Christians, reveals an Africa policy increasingly defined by selective engagement, reactive counterterrorism, and Christian protector symbols. On Christmas night, President Donald J. Trump posted on his Truth Social that the United States had launched a "powerful and deadly strike" against Islamic State in Nigeria, …
(2026-01-01). Xi says China is one of economies with fastest growing innovation capabilities. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China sought to energize high-quality development through innovation in 2025.
(2026-01-01). Delhi Traffic Police Intensifies Crackdown on Drunken Driving. devdiscourse.com On New Year's Eve, the Delhi Traffic Police issued 868 challans for drunken driving, representing a significant 56% increase from last year's statistics, officials reported on Thursday.
(2026-01-01). Odisha Leaders Unite in New Year Wishes for 2026. devdiscourse.com In a show of unity and regional pride, Odisha's top leaders extended heartfelt New Year wishes to the state's residents for 2026. Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, and Leader of the Opposition Naveen Patnaik conveyed their hopes for a prosperous and harmonious year ahead.
(2026-01-01). RRB CEN 09/2025: Application starts on Jan 21 for 22,000 vacancies. ummid.com The Indian Railways has issued Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) notification void CEN 09/2025 to fill around 22,000 Group D Level -1 vacancies and posts.
(2026-01-01). Ukrainian Drone Assault Targets Russian Energy Hub. devdiscourse.com On Thursday, Ukrainian drones targeted an energy storage facility in Almetyevsk, Russia, igniting a fire that was swiftly extinguished, as reported by Russian media citing the local governor's press service.
(2026-01-01). China's L3 autonomous driving pilot gets off to a strong start, targeting full-scenario autonomy by 2030. ecns.cn Since receiving approval to operate on public roads on Dec. 20, Changan Deepal vehicles equipped with Level-3 autonomous driving systems have performed well in pilot operations, achieving zero major operational risks, zero accidents with equal or greater liability, and zero traffic violations, a company executive said Wednesday.
(2026-01-01). Xi says China makes solid advances on new journey of modernization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said China has met the targets in its 14th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development, and made solid advances on the new journey of Chinese modernization.
(2026-01-01). War Games or Readiness Tests? How Taiwan Drives PLA Evolution and Regional Calculations. moderndiplomacy.eu The significance of the Chinese military exercises known as "Justice Mission 2025" around Taiwan lies in their crucial role for Beijing in projecting power, encircling the island, punishing Taipei and its allies (especially the United States), testing the readiness of the People's Liberation Army, and reaffirming China's claim to sovereignty over Taiwan, particularly after recent …
(2026-01-01). Israel Bans Aid Groups For The Same Reason It Bans Journalists, And Other Notes. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | Israel has Israel banned the aid groups fro…
(2026-01-01). Xi says China's reunification is unstoppable. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said the Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait share a bond of blood and kinship.
(2026-01-01). Lukashenko declares 2026 Year of Belarusian Woman. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "We honor our mothers, wives, and daughters one day per year. It is time to give proper respect to the special role they play in our life and declare the year 2026 the Year of the Belarusian Woman."
(2026-01-01). Iran sends letter to IAEA over recent US threats. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — Iran's Permanent Mission to international organizations in Vienna has sent a letter to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in response to recent US threats against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.
(2026-01-01). CUET 2026: NTA Releases Registration Guideline, Syllabus. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the guidelines for registration, syllabus and online application process for the candidates planning to appear in the Common University Entrance Test or CUET 2026 (UG).
(2026-01-01). US kills five people as it attacks ships in Caribbean. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) — The US military has launched new attacks on the vessels targeting two boats allegedly used by members of drug cartels, killing five people, the US Southern Command said.
(2026-01-01). End of 2025: How the 'kill line' shatters the American Dream. ecns.cn As 2025 draws to a close, a term originally from the gaming world, the "kill line", has recently entered online discussions as a lens to understand U.S. social and economic vulnerability, sparking widespread debate.
(2026-01-01). Somaliland Recognition by Israel. ummid.com Israel's recognition does not automatically secure Somaliland broader international acceptance, but it changes the conversation.
(2026-01-01). New Year's address by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Belarusian nation. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "May you find a nook in every little town of ours, in every little village where you can simply stay silent and feel: "I am home. I am in my own land. And I am not here by accident."
(2026-01-01). Alert: CBSE 10th, 12th March 3, 2026 Papers Rescheduled. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rescheduled the Class 10th and 12th Papers of the 2026 Board Exams to be held on March 03, 2026.
(2026-01-01). Nigeria denies persecution of Christians after US missile attack. ummid.com Donald Trump said the US missiles on Christmas Day attacked 'terrorists' targeting Christians in Nigeria even as the Giant of Africa denied persecution of Christians in the country as claimed by the U.S. President…
(2026-01-01). Muslim Newsmakers of 2025. ummid.com Team ummid.com looks back at the year that was, and chronicled below some of the Muslim Newsmakers of 2025.
(2026-01-01). 365 Days Left for Tax-Deductible 2026 Donation. consortiumnews.com You have until midnight Dec. 31, 2026 to show your support for Consortium News' unique brand of independent journalism with a 2026 tax deductible donation. There are plenty of ways you are still paying for big media that serves the…
(2026-01-01). Over 20M Americans set to lose healthcare coverage Jan. 1 after Congress goes on recess. nationofchange.org Health insurance premiums are expected to more than double or even triple for some 20 million people, pricing many out of healthcare coverage entirely.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Fujian Coast Guard calls on Taiwan side to communicate in Mandarin. ecns.cn A law enforcement officer of the Fujian Coast Guard has urged an officer of a Taiwan naval vessel to use Mandarin while the latter used English to communicate during their encounter on the sea.
(2026-01-01). Lessons to learn from the brutal murder of Anjel Chakma. ummid.com The town of Dehradun, including India, has to search its conscience and decide how it can do right by Anjel Chakma and what can be done to inculcate greater inclusivity.
(2026-01-01). "Dignity" and "Thought" : When the American President Declares War on Reason. moderndiplomacy.eu "All our dignity consists in thought."-Blaise Pascal, Pensées It's a New Year. For the most part, penetrating thought[1] remains the veiled province of academic specialists. While such thought can never be appropriate for general consumption,[2] it still warrants a prominent place in statecraft, law and diplomacy. Nowhere is this declaration more urgent than in …
(2026-01-01). Ashish Kundra: Leading Ladakh Towards Sustainable Development. devdiscourse.com Senior IAS officer Ashish Kundra has officially taken charge as the chief secretary of Ladakh, signaling a renewed focus on effective governance and sustainable development in the Union territory. His appointment follows the retirement of Pawan Kotwal.
(2026-01-01). 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.
(2026-01-01). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-01). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces abduct dozens of Palestinians during an ongoing wide-scale detention campaign in the town of Jaba', south of Jenin, for the second consecutive day. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-01). Al-Manar correspondent: A new incursion by Israeli enemy at dawn into "Al-Masareb neighborhood" in the town of Adaysah, and bombed one of the houses. english.almanar.com.lb
(2026-01-01). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-01). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-01). (W. E. Talk) Experts' review on 2025: China seen as a stabilizing force amid global turbulence. ecns.cn
(2026-01-01). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-01). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2026-01-01). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-01). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2026-01-01). Informan sobre el hallazgo de una embarcación. cubadebate.cu De conformidad con lo dispuesto en el artículo 214 inciso c) del Decreto No. 317, Reglamento de la Ley No. 115 "De la Navegación Marítima, Fluvial y Lacustre" de la República de Cuba, la Capitanía del Puerto de Nuevitas informa, sobre el hallazgo ocurrido el día 3 de diciembre de 2025, de una embarcación tipo Lancha Rápida con motor fuera de borda, en la zona conocida como Cayo Cruz, municipio Esmeralda, provincia Camagàºey.
(2026-01-01). Adiós al 2025, bienvenido el 2026. radiohc.cu Despedimos el 2025 con el sentimiento de decir adiós a un período muy duro, marcado por profundas grietas en la economía, impactos sociales, familias y personas vulnerables, inflación. Precios astronómicos. Separación de las familias con el incremento de la emigración. Los apagones diarios de muchas horas, como consecuencia de las afectaciones a nuestro Sistema Electroenergético Nacional. | Y por si fuera poco, un huracán que devastó la región oriental y virus que maltrataron nuestra salud, ya lacerada por el déficit de medicamentos y otros recursos. | Y un enemigo que no descansa en hacernos la guerra. | Quizás,…
(2026-01-01). Cienfuegos festejó aniversario del ICAP con Fidel en el corazón. radiohc.cu Con Fidel en el corazón los trabajadores de la Delegación del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos en Cienfuegos festejaron aquel 30 de diciembre cuando hace 65 años el Comandante en Jefe creó el ICAP y tratan siempre de alcanzar la mayor solidaridad entre los pueblos, por la paz y la amistad. | Eugenio Mayón, delegado en el centro y sur felicitó a los trabajadores, quienes están muy activos luchando también contra el inhumano bloque que acrecienta el gobierno estadounidense. | "Estamos muy activos, con el Movimiento de Solidaridad con Cuba, destaca, y tenemos un trabajo superior a años anteriores. Luchamo…
(2026-01-01). Fuegos artificiales y espectáculos de luces: Las imágenes de las celebraciones de Año Nuevo alrededor del mundo. cubadebate.cu A medida que los relojes llegan a la medianoche en las diferentes zonas horarias, en las naciones de todo el mundo se empieza a dar la bienvenida al Año Nuevo.
(2026-01-01). Que su año nuevo sea feliz. cubadebate.cu Feliz año nuevo para quienes despiertan en 2026 sin la resaca de la culpa, plenos de una vida en la que la pasión supera a la desidia y el encanto teje luces donde la amargura suele bordar telas de araña. Feliz año a quien no ahorra afectos, arranca de sí fuentes donde borbotean transparencias y no mira a quienes le son próximos como extraños pasajeros de un viaje sin albergue, playas u horizontes.
(2026-01-01). Fallece en La Habana el comentarista deportivo Iván López. cubadebate.cu Este 30 de diciembre falleció en La Habana el reconocido periodista y comentarista deportivo Iván López, una voz emblemática del béisbol cubano durante décadas en la televisión nacional.
(2025-12-31). 'Humanitarian situation in Gaza is catastrophic'. tehrantimes.com Foreign ministers from ten nations have voiced alarm over the sharp deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Gaza, warning that the situation has reached "catastrophic" levels.
(2025-12-31). Storms, starvation as Gaza enters new year under Israeli siege. electronicintifada.net Israel continues to use blockade on shelter materials, food, medicine and fuel as tool of genocide.
(2025-12-31). 'Catastrophic' situation ahead in Gaza. tribune.com.pk 
The foreign ministers of 10 nations on Tuesday expressed "serious concerns" about a "renewed deterioration of the humanitarian situation" in Gaza, saying the situation was "catastrophic". | The warning came a day after US President Donald Trump warned Palestinian militant group Hamas there would be "hell to pay" if it fails to disarm in Gaza, as he presented a united front with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. | "As winter draws in, civilians in Gaza are facing appalling conditions with heavy rainfall and temperatures dropping," the ministers of Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Jap…
(2025-12-31). Six deadliest new weapons of 2025 by Russia, China, India, USA: Deterrence or destruction in 2026. hindustantimes.com From Russia's nuclear‚Äëpowered Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon tsunami‚Äëtorpedo to America's Dark Eagle hypersonic, China's YJ‚Äë20 ship‚Äëkiller, Turkey's Bayraktar Kizilelma fighter‚Äëdrone and India's long‚Äërange Pinaka rockets, 2025 turned conflict zones—from Ukraine and Gaza to Yemen and Thailand—into testbeds for next‚Äëgen killing machines. Awesome or awful, you decide.
(2025-12-31). Israeli Army Grapples with Post-War Psychological Impact: 21 Soldiers Committed Suicide in 2025. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation army announced on Tuesday that 21 soldiers have committed suicide in 2025, a further indication of the worsening psychological crisis within its ranks following the Gaza war. In its data on soldier deaths in 2025, the occupation army indicated that 11 of those who committed suicide were conscripts, 9 were reservists, and one …
(2025-12-31). Gaza: 10 Global Powers Declare Humanitarian Situation 'Catastrophic'. thinktank.pk As winter grips the Gaza Strip with heavy rains and plunging temperatures, a coalition of 10 influential countries has issued a stark warning: the humanitarian situation in Gaza has become catastrophic. Foreign ministers from Britain, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland released a joint statement highlighting a "renewed deterioration" that threatens …
(2025-12-31). Israel Bans Dozens of Aid Groups from Operating in Gaza, Including Doctors Without Borders. scheerpost.com " In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By Dave DeCamp / <...
(2025-12-31). Hamas set to choose new leader amid Gaza ceasefire: report. newarab.com 
Hamas is set to choose a new overall leader soon, the Saudi outlet Al-Sharq reported earlier this week, with Al-Sharq quoted sources close to the Hamas leadership as saying that Hamas's General Shura Council, which includes around 50 members representing the Gaza Stri…
(2025-12-31). 2025 saw the most significant political shift toward Palestinian rights in U.S. history. mondoweiss.net 
In 2025, there was notable momentum in both the Democratic and Republican parties toward substantive change in U.S. policy on Palestine.
(2025-12-31). Palestinians in Gaza say 'lives will be destroyed' by Israel's NGO ban. aljazeera.com Displaced people in Gaza warn new restrictions on aid group will 'lead to catastrophe' in devastated enclave.
(2025-12-31). This is how the GHF weaponised food aid in Gaza. aljazeera.com Thousands of Palestinians were killed or injured at or near food distribution sites in Gaza this year.
(2025-12-31). Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold. aljazeera.com After his trip to the US, Israel's prime minister returns home in an apparently strong position.
(2025-12-31). Israel to bar aid NGOs from Gaza as cancer patients face death. newarab.com 
(2025-12-31). Palestinian prisoners say drinking water was withheld from them as. haaretz.com The Justice Ministry publicized reports previously kept from the public due to security concerns, including potential harm to hostages in Gaza. Prisoner testimonies included severe hunger, routine violence from guards and the denial of both medical attention and access to courts…
(2025-12-31). These are the countries attacked by Israel in 2025. aljazeera.com In 2025, Israel carried out thousands of attacks in Gaza, with at least 10,600 attacks record across multiple countries…
(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). Cuba rejects U.S. sanctions against Venezuela and Iran. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Wednesday condemned the sanctions imposed by the United States government on individuals and companies in Venezuela and Iran. | "We reject the new unilateral coercive measures imposed by the US government against Venezuela and Iran, which are contrary to international law and aim to increase pressure and aggression against both countries," the Cuban Foreign Minister wrote on social media. | According to press reports, the United States sanctioned 10 individuals and companies in Iran and Venezuela as alleged promoters of the drone trade and Iran's missile program, which th…
(2025-12-31). 'Broadcast fake news': Maduro confirms Trump lied about CIA's secret land attack on Venezuelan port. hindustantimes.com Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro praised the country's defence forces for downing aircraft allegedly linked to drug trafficking along Venezuela's borders with Colombia and Brazil. Speaking in Aragua, Maduro described the operation as a "world record," claiming nine foreign aircraft were intercepted within 24 hours, although the military later reported eight. Authorities said the operation took place in the Alto Orinoco region near Brazil, part of broader anti-narcotics efforts that saw 39 aircraft disabled in 2025. Maduro also accused U.S. media of spreading misinformation about Venezuela and condemned recent…
(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). 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). From brothers to rivals: Key moments in Saudi-UAE relations. newarab.com 
A Once the twin pillars of regional security, the two Gulf heavyweights have seen their interests diverge on everything from oil quotas to geopolitical influence. | Here is a timeline of how the relationship has evolved: | 2011: As the Arab Spring spreads, the tw…
(2025-12-31). Hunger Strike Supporters Hit Labour Headquarters. popularresistance.org According to the media distributor, the Aftershock, a group calling itself 'Justice for the Hunger Strikers' has targeted Labour's HQ in London. As we reported on 27 December, hunger striker Teuta Hoxha has lost the ability to stand, meanwhile Heba Muraisi, is losing the ability to speak. | The hunger strikers have endured 18 months in prison without trial. As a consequence of this and other instances of alleged mistreatment, they recently launched legal action against justice secretary David Lammy. Notably, these activists were imprisoned before the government proscribed Palestine Action as a terrorist organisat…
(2025-12-31). Project helps push green drive in Guangxi. ecns.cn South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Monday put its first pumped-storage hydropower station into full operation, in a move to support its push for clean energy and green growth.
(2025-12-31). Peace on paper, fire on the ground: Trump's seven-nation strikes in 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Donald Trump has tried to cast himself as a peacemaker, insisting that his second term has brought an end to conflicts that long tied down the United States abroad. He has spoken of breaking with what he calls America's era of "endless wars," presenting his foreign policy as restraint, not intervention.
(2025-12-31). 75 Years Ago: Nazi Germany Lies in Rubble and How the Wehrmacht's Ultimate Defeat Came About. globalresearch.ca [Author's note: The article below, first published by GR in May 2020, is pertaining to the continued struggle between the Nazis and Soviets in the 1940s. It is both important and necessary to stress that despite having no formal military …
(2025-12-31). Trump Media company announces plans to award shareholders digital tokens. aljazeera.com President Donald Trump, the majority shareholder for Trump Media, has actively championed the growth of cryptocurrency.
(2025-12-31). Construction of major UHV project gets underway. ecns.cn China has broken ground on an ultra-high voltage transmission project, a key green artery designed to transmit massive amounts of renewable energy from the western parts of Inner Mongolia autonomous region to the industrial heartland of Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province.
(2025-12-31). On cam: Taiwan surrounded on Day 2 of China's drills as PLA fires rockets into nearby waters | Xi. hindustantimes.com China fired rockets and launched its largest-ever military drills around Taiwan, simulating a blockade and live-fire strikes near the island. The escalation comes as Beijing warns against U.S. arms sales and signals growing readiness for conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
(2025-12-31). Cold Siberian winds to follow Karachi's first winter rain, PMD says. tribune.com.pk 
After the first winter rainfall in Karachi, cold Siberian winds are expected to affect the city in the coming days, with temperatures likely to drop to single digits, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said on Wednesday. | PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazeer said the highest rainfall of 6 millimetres was recorded in Kemari due to a western weather system that brought rain to Karachi late on Tuesday night. He said the system is gradually moving out of the city. | "The current system is expected to leave Karachi by this evening, after which only light drizzle is likely," Nazeer said. | He added that cold winds fol…
(2025-12-31). Rashid to lead Afghanistan in T20 World Cup. tribune.com.pk 
All-rounder Rashid Khan will lead a strong Afghanistan side in the Twenty20 World Cup after seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi and off-spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman returned for the marquee tournament set for February-March. | All-rounder Gulbadin Naib and seamer Naveen-ul-Haq also found places in the 15-member squad for the 20-team tournament that will be played in India and Sri Lanka. | The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. | Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the last World Cup in 2022, registering victories against fancied sides including New Zealand, Wes…
(2025-12-31). NEET UG 2026 [Updated] Syllabus Released. ummid.com The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released on its official website the updated syllabus of NEET UG 2026 which is conducted for admission in MBBS, BDS, BUMS and other Undergraduate (UG) Medical and Paramedical courses.
(2025-12-31). China to Roll Out New Macro Support in 2026, Xi Says. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF China is on track to meet its 2025 growth target of around 5% and will roll out more proactive macroeconomic policies in 2026, President Xi Jinping said in year-end addresses, signaling continued stimulus as the economy grapples with weak consumption, deflationary pressures and a prolonged property downturn. While exports and technology investment have …
(2025-12-31). Prime Minister Starmer: "Selling Britain by the Pound" globalresearch.ca [First published on February 26, 2025] | In 1973, the rock band Genesis titled their album 'Selling England by the Pound'. They did so for various reasons. The phrase was taken from a Labour Party slogan of the time, reflecting …
(2025-12-31). 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.
(2025-12-31). How recognition of Somaliland feeds into anti-Somali MAGA fervor. haaretz.com Republican Party hawks currently attacking Somalis in the U.S. have themselves advocated for Somaliland…
(2025-12-31). Iran's President Warns Response to Any US-Israeli Attack Would Be 'Severe'. news.antiwar.com Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Tuesday that Iran would have a "severe" response to any "aggression" against the country, comments that came a day after President Trump said he would support another Israeli attack on Iran. "The response of the Islamic Republic of Iran to any oppressive aggression will be harsh and regrettable," Pezeshkian …
(2025-12-31). Looking back: Most-read Anabaptist World online columns from 2025. anabaptistworld.org 1. Your last supper | Recipe: Split pea soup There isn't avoiding death this week in our Christian religious calendar. It is Holy Week, where we come face-to-face with death, recounting the death of Jesus. His death was the result of what we now call capital punishment — the state-sanctioned killing of a person convicted …
(2025-12-31). The 91 drones of stupidity. strategic-culture.su It is time for Zelensky to go. Either willingly or by force. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Senseless and without dignity | Imag…
(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). Hong Kong Stocks Soar Nearly 30% in 2025 Amid AI Optimism. devdiscourse.com In a remarkable turnaround, Hong Kong stocks soared by nearly 30% in 2025, marking their best performance since 2017. This upswing was mirrored in Shanghai, where the market enjoyed its most robust year in six years, gaining 18% as optimism about Chinese artificial intelligence developments overshadowed economic slowdown concerns.
(2025-12-31). Iran prosecutor pledges response if protests destabilise country. newarab.com 
(2025-12-31). New Year's dining spurs Shanghai consumption. ecns.cn With the arrival of 2026 just around the corner, New Year's Eve activities, which started 10 days before the night itself, have become a trendy hook for promoting consumption in Shanghai, according to multiple sources.
(2025-12-31). Lukashenko sees disruption of peace talks as possible goal of drone attack on Putin's residence. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko said: "They may have wanted to provoke Putin at a time when peace is already close. In order to disrupt this negotiation process. It is a point of view."
(2025-12-31). Israel begins demolishing 25 residential buildings in West Bank camp. newarab.com 
The buildings, home to some 100 families, are in the
(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). One traffic death every 10 hours: Karachi's deadly year in numbers. tribune.com.pk 
The Chhipa Foundation has released the complete statistics for the deaths and injuries in various accidents, incidents, and other tragedies that occurred in Karachi in 2025. | According to Chhipa Foundation's spokesperson, Chaudhry Shahid Hussain, the foundation continued its humanitarian and relief activities in 2025, maintaining its 40-year-old tradition of service to humanity. Under the guidance of renowned social leader Muhammad Ramzan Chhipa, the foundation's ambulance and rescue teams played a key role in providing immediate emergency relief during various accidents and incidents. | Read: Women in Karach…
(2025-12-31). FM spox Baghaei visits Mehr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Esmaeil Baghaei, the spokesman of the Iranian foreign ministry, visited Mehr News Agency headquarters in Tehran and toured different departments and desks.
(2025-12-31). Lukashenko, Putin talk over phone. eng.belta.by The presidents discussed the situation of the last few days, including events relating to the drone attack on the residence of the Russian president. Other most pressing matters were also raised during the conversation.
(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). Brazil reaffirms solidarity with Cuba after Hurricane Melissa damage. radiohc.cu Brazil's ambassador to Cuba, Christian Vargas, highlighted the ongoing policy of solidarity and mutual cooperation as he delivered a donation of resources on Tuesday for residents of eastern Cuba affected by Hurricane Melissa. | During a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment (MINCEX), the diplomat emphasized that the assistance provided on this occasion—which includes 50 water purifiers, 10 tons of dehydrated food, and strategic medicine kits to assist more than 5,500 people affected—is part of the Brazilian government and society's "constant presence" along…
(2025-12-31). Silent Celebration: Hong Kong Rings in New Year Without Fireworks. devdiscourse.com Hong Kong's New Year celebrations will forgo their traditional fireworks display following a devastating fire in November that claimed at least 161 lives. This year, the city will welcome 2026 with a music show featuring the soft rock duo Air Supply in the Central business district.
(2025-12-31). Iran, Russia hold joint energy working group meeting. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The Iran-Russia Energy Working Group meeting was held, co-chaired by Iran's Deputy Oil Minister for International and Commercial Affairs and Russia's Deputy Energy Minister, during which emphasis was placed on operationalizing strategic memoranda of understanding between the two countries.
(2025-12-31). Inflation, Protests and the Shadow of Another War on Iran. juancole.com Florence, Italy (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The 12-day war of the summer of 2025 ended as abruptly as it began. Israeli aircraft struck targets across Iran, focusing on military infrastructure and sites long associated by Western intelligence agencies with Tehran's missile and nuclear programs. Iran responded with waves of missiles and drones aimed at Israeli territory and regional targets, briefly pushing the Middle East to the edge of a wider conflagration. Diplomatic channels, activated in parallel with military escalation, eventually produced a cease-fire brokered quietly by outside powers a…
(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.
(2025-12-31). Israel violates Syrian sovereignty in Quneitra countryside. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Israeli regime forces have carried out a new incursion into the southern countryside of Quneitra in southern Syria, according to Syrian media.
(2025-12-31). MAGA national security strategy: a plan for conflict. cpusa.org 
This article was originally With the release of the Trump administration's updated National Security Strategy (NSS), the campaign to keep U.S. capitalism in the global driver's seat is signaling that the fascist billionaires at the helm are ready to pick up the gun. | Since he returned to office, the president's efforts to shore up U.S. corporations' slumping economic dominance have largely focused on…
(2025-12-31). A marriage of three: Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel? aljazeera.com Since withdrawing from ECOWAS,…
(2025-12-31). 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). 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.
(2025-12-31). China Urges Netherlands to Reverse Nexperia Decision, Warns of Chip Supply Risks. moderndiplomacy.eu China on Wednesday called on the Netherlands to "immediately correct its mistakes" and remove what it described as obstacles to the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain. The comments came after the Dutch government took control of Nexperia, a Netherlands-based chipmaker owned by China's Wingtech. The Netherlands intervened in September, saying the move was …
(2025-12-31). Black Marylanders Win Historic Reparations Fight Against Governor Wed Moore's Veto. moguldom.com Maryland lawmakers delivered a historic victory for reparations advocates Tuesday, voting to override Gov. Wes Moore's veto and establish a commission to study reparations for slavery and Jim Crow-era discrimination. The override marked a rare rebuke of Moore, the nation's only Black governor, and came after months of tension between the Democratic executive and the …
(2025-12-31). Marshall Faulk to Southern: Inside the HBCU's Bold Bet on a Hall of Famer. moguldom.com When Southern University introduced Marshall Faulk as its new head football coach in November, the HBCU wasn't just hiring a Hall of Famer—it was making a declaration. In an era where visibility equals viability and NIL realities reshape college athletics daily, Southern bet that Faulk's celebrity could unlock doors that traditional coaching credentials alone cannot …
(2025-12-31). I Sat Next To Brigitte Bardot On The Bus In Nice. counterpunch.org 
Okay, no. I did NOT sit next to the late French actress, Brigette Bardot. But it very easily could have been her. I was there on holiday with a group which included my partner, family and friends. After an excursion we took to a monastery in the back country, we decided to take a local
(2025-12-31). IRCS wishes 'valuable human achievements for nations' in New Year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has wished valuable human achievements for nations and red crescent societies around the world in 2026.
(2025-12-31). Steps Taken Towards a European Sky Shield. moderndiplomacy.eu Amid growing Russian drone and aerial incursions outside of Ukraine, European NATO members are discussing ways to mitigate the Kremlin's provocations while simultaneously strengthening the continent's air defense capabilities. With a divergence from a unified, cohesive strategy between Europe and the current U.S. administration, the European continent will need to take proactive measures toward a …
(2025-12-31). Saudi Arabia needs to know UAE 'serious' about Yemen pullback: source. newarab.com 
Riyadh's position is "wait and see" after the UAE announced a pullout on Tuesday, under pressure over a sweeping advance by the separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC), which Abu Dhabi backs. | Hours before the U…
(2025-12-31). As we approach a new year, the hunger strikers have encapsulated 2025. thecanary.co 
It has been a long few weeks covering the hunger strike demonstrations. If it weren't New Year's Eve, I wouldn't know what day it was. Suffice to say, I've been on the road more than I've been off it. As I reported a few weeks ago, this road trip across the country started outside the […] | By
(2025-12-31). Lebanon in 2025: A nation adrift in chaos and defiance. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT —2025 offered no respite for Lebanon. Fleeting moments of calm only exposed deeper rot gnawing at the state's foundations. Institutions crumble under chronic mismanagement, while political forces wallow in disarray.
(2025-12-31). Regional temperature records broken across the world in 2025. geo.tv 
Tourists enjoy the sunset during a sunny and warm spring day with unusually high temperatures, at the Blas Infante lookout in Ronda, Spain, on March 29, 2025. — ReutersPARIS: Central Asia, the Sahel region, and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025,…
(2025-12-31). TNA Readers' Favourite Journalism of 2025. newarab.com 
(2025-12-31). Remembrance of a Miracle at the United Nations: Father Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, President of the SixtyThird UN General Assembly, 2008-2009. globalresearch.ca On Monday February 5 2024, we commemorate Padre Miguel d'Escoto, a powerful voice, whose Legacy will live forever. | I had the opportunity to meet Padre Miguel d'Escoto in 2016. We had extensive conversations at his home on the outskirts of …
(2025-12-31). Afghans coming from Iran have 'better education, food security' than those returning from Pakistan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has said those Afghan refugees returning from Iran often have more education, better food security, and housing than those returning from Pakistan.
(2025-12-31). Jordan carries out airstrikes in Syria against drug smugglers. longwarjournal.org The Kingdom of Jordan conducted airstrikes targeting drug smuggling networks in southern Syria between December 23 and 25. The Jordanians coordinated with regional partners, although reports did not specify whom. The strikes targeted rural areas near the Jordanian border in Syria's southern Suwayda Governorate, which is currently controlled by Druze forces.
(2025-12-31). Revolutionizing senior health with customized fitness. ecns.cn While recovering at home, he joined his family's domestic services business, where he became increasingly aware of the growing need for health and rehabilitation services for seniors.
(2025-12-31). Claim: Some Populations are Approaching the Limits to Climate Adaption. wattsupwiththat.com Just like every year going back for the last three decades…
(2025-12-31). Zohran Mamdani to take over as first Muslim New York mayor under Trump shadow. geo.tv 
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a news conference at Elmhurst Hospital Center in the Queens borough of New York, December 30, 2025. — AFPNew York attorney general to perform Mamdani's swearing-in.Ceremonial inauguration on Thursday outside New York City…
(2025-12-31). Switzerland's New Security Strategy Sparks Fierce Debate Over Swiss Neutrality's Future. "The Russians are Coming" globalresearch.ca For years, Switzerland, the Swiss Government that is, has been moving gradually towards NATO and the European Union (EU). As is now in the open, NATO and the EU are intent walking hand-in-hand towards the next war against Russia. There …
(2025-12-31). Iran's export to Eurasia increases 10%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of Iran's export to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member countries rose 10 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) reported.
(2025-12-31). Iran's export to Africa up 77% in 8 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of Iran's export to African countries in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21) reached $849 million, reflecting a 77-percent increase compared to the same period last year, an official with Iran's Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) announced.
(2025-12-31). 10,000 police, 1,700 firefighters deployed for New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai. geo.tv 
(2025-12-31). Impressive capabilities of Belarusian army's latest radar station reviewed. eng.belta.by The deployment of the new radar station for combat alert duty is part of the campaign to switch the air defense missile units of the Air Force and Air Defense Command to S-400 air defense missile systems.
(2025-12-31). Somali FM expresses gratitude to Iran for its stance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — The Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it is grateful for Iran's positions in condemning the Zionist regime's move against the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity by recognizing Somaliland.
(2025-12-31). Iranian women weightlifters have bright future: Anoushiravani. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Sajjad Anoushiravani, president of the Iran Weightlifting Federation, given the strong talent and potential of Iranian women, they will soon win medals at the Asian and even world level.
(2025-12-31). The Perilous Shift in U.S. Weapons Sales to Taiwan. fpif.org The recent announcement by the U.S. government of a
(2025-12-31). Minsk to host Ho Chi Minh City Days in 2026. eng.belta.by Promising avenues of advancement of Belarus-Vietnam cooperation were discussed during the meeting as well as interaction between the Republic of Belarus and Ho Chi Minh City in trade, economy, culture, and humanitarian affairs.
(2025-12-31). 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). 2025 in Ten Charts: How Trade, Tech and Energy Shook Global Markets. moderndiplomacy.eu Markets in 2025 repeatedly defied conventional wisdom, as investors were forced to navigate a volatile mix of aggressive trade policy shifts, rapid technological change, energy transitions and intensifying geopolitical risks. Long-held assumptions about globalisation, U.S. economic dominance and energy security were tested, and in many cases overturned. Ten charts help explain how markets reacted to …
(2025-12-31). German thieves steal up to $105m in 'Ocean's Eleven' heist: What we know. aljazeera.com While the robbers remain at large, customers are furious about the Christmas break robbery.
(2025-12-31). DR Congo city sees influx of people fleeing fighting. tribune.com.pk 
Hundreds of families have fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Uvira near the Burundi border to escape fighting between the army and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group, local sources said Tuesday. | The anti-government M23 seized Uvira, a strategic city of several hundred thousand inhabitants, on December 10, giving it control of the land border with the DRC's ally Burundi. | Just days before, the Congolese and Rwandan governments had signed a peace deal in Washington. | Under US pressure, the M23 announced a week later its withdrawal from Uvira and called for "mediators and other partners…
(2025-12-31). Sree Narayana Guru's Philosophy: A Counter to Modern India's Challenges. devdiscourse.com The philosophy of saint and social reformer, Sree Narayana Guru, was spotlighted by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as a vital counterbalance to issues of religious majoritarianism and identity politics. According to Siddaramaiah, Guru's teachings confront these elements without justice or equality.
(2025-12-31). Instacart ends use of AI-powered pricing experiment on consumers. nationofchange.org Instacart's Eversight pricing tool allowed retails on its platform to experiment with pricing using AI, which could cost the average household up to $1,200 every year in additional spending.
(2025-12-31). Analysis | Why is this director of a Palestinian community center imprisoned by Israel without charges? haaretz.com Khaled Daoud, a highly esteemed, chronically ill educator from a refugee camp near Bethlehem, is wasting away in an Israeli prison. His story exemplifies all that is wrong with Israel's widespread policy of administrative detention…
(2025-12-31). HMM_12-31-2025 special: climate. mediasanctuary.org This show includes five climate related segments from the past year. 2025 was a bad year for climate action in both New York and the United States. At the federal level, President Trump took action to remove the US from the Paris climate accords while dismantling existing programs that supported the development of clean, renewable energy while promoting the expansion of gas, oil, coal, and nuclear power. In New York, Governor Hochul increasingly distanced herself from climate action while the state legislature failed once again to pass strong climate bills. The five segments look at the state energy plan, 100-…
(2025-12-31). Shocking Seven-Year Ordeal: Brothers Charged in Prolonged Rape Case. devdiscourse.com Authorities in Maharashtra's Thane district have initiated legal proceedings against two brothers following allegations that they raped a woman over seven years, starting from her minor years, a police official reported on Wednesday.
(2025-12-31). Drought persists despite intensified precipitation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Despite recent heavy rainfalls, water resources in the country are still under pressure, with a large part of the country grappling with drought.
(2025-12-31). What is behind the Saudi-UAE rupture in Yemen? aljazeera.com United Arab Emirates says its troops are pulling out of Yemen after the attack by Saudi Arabia.
(2025-12-31). The Unraveling Ambition: Inside the UAE's Risky Quest for Power. moderndiplomacy.eu The End of the "Quiet Power" Myth For years, analysts described the UAE as a practitioner of "quiet diplomacy" and economic statecraft. That narrative has shattered. The public military confrontation with Saudi Arabia in Yemen marks the definitive end of the UAE as a behind-the-scenes operator. Its foreign policy is now visibly aggressive, openly transactional, …
(2025-12-31). 4 ways Team Trump reminded us of Bush-Cheney in 2025. responsiblestatecraft.org Earlier this month, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie
(2025-12-31). America's Loss Of Science And Loss Of Virtue. popularresistance.org The Trump administration has issued a death warrant for science. This kills one of America's greatest most productive avenues to GDP growth. Simple-minded people are determining the future course of the country. After all, science is foundational to America's economy. | This legacy for America is destined to be the antithesis of what's found in the writings of Marcus Aurelius' world-famous notebooks, filled with words of wisdom about leading an honorable life, Meditations, one of the world's great pieces of literature by one of the wisest minds of the ancient world Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (121-180 CE) the 16th…
(2025-12-31). An Arctic Intifada: Is Greenland The New Kashmir? ummid.com If we allow Greenland to be treated as a 'security necessity,' we validate the same logic that has kept Kashmir and Palestine in a state of suspended animation for decades.
(2025-12-31). Amorim still 'really confident' about Man Utd potential. tribune.com.pk 
Ruben Amorim is still optimistic about Manchester United's prospects this season despite ending a torrid 2025 with a lacklustre 1-1 draw at home to strugglers Wolves. | Rob Edwards' side arrived at Old Trafford on a run of 11 successive Premier League defeats, the Midlands club firmly at the foot of the table with a mere two points from 18 matches. | But they left Old Trafford with a third point of the campaign after Joshua Zirkzee's deflected opener for United was cancelled out by Ladislav Krejci in a draw that took place just three weeks after Amorim's men won 4-1 at Molineux. | Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo…
(2025-12-31). Cuba celebrates the New Year 2026… and the 67th anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution. radiohc.cu Cuba celebrates the New Year 2026… and the 67th anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution!New Year in Let's renew the tradition this 2026, the Centennial Year of Because a noble people, who resist and create, deserve it. Venceremos! We will overcome! | An embrace, | Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez | First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic | Lis…
(2025-12-31). Eismont: Interest in Belarusian president's merch is not waning. eng.belta.by "We are delighted that through such a simple, personal, and down-to-earth channel, people can feel connected to the world of major politics, and that they desire to bring a piece of it into their homes. This speaks volumes," the press secretary said.
(2025-12-31). White House 'looking at' denaturalising Somali Americans for alleged fraud. aljazeera.com Trump renews attacks on Somali Americans a day after freezing federal childcare funding to Minnesota over fraud claims.
(2025-12-31). Ivory Coast fight back against Gabon to top AFCON group ahead of Cameroon. aljazeera.com Ivorians to face Burkina Faso in last 16 while Cameroon meet South Africa and Mozambique play Nigeria.
(2025-12-31). Bangladesh's Islamist party open to unity government after vote. newarab.com 
A once-banned Opinion polls suggest that
(2025-12-31). Miliband Claims High Energy Bills Due To Fossil Fuels. wattsupwiththat.com Ed Miliband has been caught telling porkies again…
(2025-12-31). A Marxist IQ for the Coming Year. cpusa.org 
1. For Marxists and Communists, the general crisis of capitalism can be overcome | a. by reducing taxes on the rich and high tariffs to protect corporate profits and jobs | b. by expanding trade and increasing foreign investments by programs like the North American Free Trade Agreement | c. through the abolition of capitalism and the transition to socialism | d. advancing reforms under capitalism like Medicare for All | 2. Communist theorists developed the theoretical concept of a World Revolutionary Process: Marxists and Communists still see it as valid thirty-five years after the dismemberment of the Soviet…
(2025-12-31). Norm Solomon on 'How Corporate Democrats Paved the Way for Autocracy'. scheerpost.com In one of the scariest moments in modern history, we're doing our best at ScheerPost to pierce the fog of lies that conceal it but we need some help to pay our writers and staff. Please consider a By A new report from the grassroots organization RootsAction aims to do what a promised "autopsy" from the Democratic National Committee ultimately did not: publicly reckon with the failures…
(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). The harder hope becomes, the more urgent it is: A reckoning for Israelis and Palestinians in 2026. haaretz.com Israel does not have to be a bad place. This rare moment of isolation is an opportunity for introspection. Most people here are good and willing, but many can no longer find the hope…
(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). Doumbouya declared winner of presidential elections in Guinea. plenglish.com Conakry, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Electoral authorities in Guinea declared the leader of the Military Junta, General Mamady Doumbouya, the winner of the presidential elections held in the country with 86,7% of the votes cast.
(2025-12-31). Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump's new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.
(2025-12-31). Philly Pops ticket holders may get their day in court over concerts that never happened. Here's what to know. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The fallout from the The suit filed on behalf of ticket holder Carol L. Callahan names as defendants the former Pops parent company Encore Series, Encore's CEO Frank Giordano, Ticket…
(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.
(2025-12-31). Israel tourism ticks up in 2025, still far below prewar peak. haaretz.com Roughly 1.3 million tourists visited Israel in 2025. Americans made up the largest share, followed by France and the U.K., while most visitors came to see family or for business rather than leisure. Israel's tourism minister predicts 2026 could bring a full rebound…
(2025-12-31). Saudi Arabia discloses details of Yemen bombing. tehrantimes.com Saudi Arabia has released more details on the coalition bombing of the Yemeni port of Mukalla, which has triggered tensions with the United Arab Emirates, its Arab ally and neighbor, and prompted the latter to say it will withdraw its forces from Yemen.
(2025-12-31). NADRA launches facial recognition system to ease biometric verification. tribune.com.pk 
The National Database and Registration Authority has launched a facial recognition-based biometric verification system to help citizens who face difficulties with fingerprint verification, particularly elderly people and those with medical conditions. | A NADRA spokesperson said the move follows directives from the prime minister and the interior minister, under which several steps were taken to improve identity verification. Amendments have been made to the National Identity Card rules to broaden the legal definition of biometric verification, formally including facial recognition. | NADRA said it is fully pr…
(2025-12-31). Passenger trips of 3 major Hainan airports exceed 50 million in 2025. ecns.cn The combined passenger throughput of the three major airports in the Hainan Free Trade Port — Haikou Meilan International Airport, Sanya Phoenix International Airport and Qionghai Boao International Airport — has exceeded 50 million passenger trips in 2025 for the first time, setting a new annual record, as of Tuesday.
(2025-12-31). How fans made Palestine impossible for sport to ignore in 2025. newarab.com 
Over the last few years it has been increasingly difficult to follow and spectate on sport for entertainment purposes only, and in 2025 this felt heightened. Despite the expected dominance from those expected to win, there remains enough intrigue to stick around and stick it out. What is more difficult to locate is how we harness this communal act of seeing into something we can actually hold on to. | Since the genocide began in October 2023, after 75 years of brutal and unrelenting occupation, the world around us is indelibly marked by what Palestinians have had to endure and what we are complicit in inflicting…
(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 …
(2025-12-31). Iranian ambassador meets with new speaker of Iraqi Parliament. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad, met and held talks with Haibat Al-Halbousi, the newly elected speaker of the Iraqi Parliament on Wednesday.
(2025-12-31). FO voices concern over Yemen violence, opposes unilateral actions. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan expressed deep concern over the resurgence of violence in Yemen and strongly opposed unilateral steps by any Yemeni party that could further escalate the situation, the Foreign Office said in a statement on Wednesday. | Reiterating its long-standing position, the foreign office reaffirmed support for Yemen's unity and territorial integrity and for all efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace and stability in the war-torn country. | "Pakistan strongly opposes unilateral steps by any Yemeni party that may further escalate the situation, undermine peace efforts, and threaten the peace and stability of…
(2025-12-31). Eismont outlines Belarusian president's 2026 schedule. eng.belta.by The work tempo of the head of state in 2026 will be no less intense than in the outgoing year of 2025, Press Secretary of the Belarusian president Natalya Eismont told the Belarus 1 TV channel.
(2025-12-31). Head hopes for post-series drinks. tribune.com.pk 
Opening batsman Travis Head hopes Australia and England will share a drink after the Ashes winds up in Sydney to revive a tradition that fell by the wayside after the 2023 series. | Players and staff from both teams routinely meet for drinks at the end of an Ashes series but extended farewells for several England players and staff prevented it at The Oval after the fifth test in 2023. | The Reuters Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Sign up here. | Australia batter Head said he looked forward to the prospect of post-series drinks at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and that b…
(2025-12-31). A Golden Season: Introducing Breitling's Holiday Capsule. moderndiplomacy.eu Breitling has released a limited gold capsule collection just in time for the holiday season, featuring five unique models: three Navitimers and two Premiers, all made of 18k red gold. Each watch combines new dial colors and movements, ensuring exclusivity. This collection is available through select boutiques and on Breitling.com. The designs reflect Breitling's heritage …
(2025-12-31). Israel is escalating seizure of Palestinian homes in West Bank. newarab.com 
Ali Kilani never imagined he would be evicted from his home in the middle of the night, leaving him and his family homeless within moments. | Citing security reasons, the
(2025-12-31). Policymakers Must Address Earnings Instability. counterpunch.org 
Current policy debates are often focused on static income or employment status, such as being employed or unemployed, and annual income changes. However, the growing issue of earnings stability is largely overlooked in these discussions. On December 17, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-Connecticut) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois) reintroduced the Schedules That
(2025-12-31). Cuba rejects Israeli aggression against Somalia's sovereignty. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has rejected Israel's unilateral action against the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia in a message posted on social media. | Bruno Rodríguez joined the pronouncement of the African Union and other regional organizations, warning that this aggression "generates regional and international instability" and "could have profound implications for peace." | Cuba's Foreign Minister denounced Israel's "double standards," which "continue to prevent the recognition of Palestine as an independent state" while violating the right of other peoples to their territori…
(2025-12-31). Cuba: Marianela Nunez and Patricio Reve marked dance in 2025. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Marianela Nunez and Patricio Reve marked the history of Cuban ballet in 2025, a year culturally impacted by the stage presence of this star couple.
(2025-12-31). Egypt: Rights groups alarmed by increasing deaths of detainees. newarab.com 
In the latest case, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights ( According to the organisation's documen…
(2025-12-31). China Imposes Sanctions On Dozens Of US Weapons Manufactures. popularresistance.org On Friday, December 26, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against US weapons manufacturing firms and their high-level officials over Washington's decision to allow billions of dollars of arms sales to Taiwan. | The 20 weapons manufacturing firms sanctioned by China include companies like Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3Harris Maritime Services, and Boeing. At least 10 senior executives related to these firms, including Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, have also been sanctioned. | The sanctions freeze all the movable and unmovable properties in China belonging to these firms and…
(2025-12-31). Cuban President congratulates Margarita Ruiz for Patrimony award. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated PhD Margarita Ruiz, recipient of the 2025 National Cultural Heritage Award, for her career in preserving the nation's artistic memory. In a message posted on social media, the president highlighted Ruiz's work, recognizing her as a "living memory" and a key figure in the defense of Cuban cultural heritage.
(2025-12-31). Levin seeks to block conference at Supreme Court, saying speakers include leftists. haaretz.com The courts administration dismissed Levin's claims, saying the event marking International Day of Education is a nonpolitical conference on democratic values. Right-wing activist Shai Glick called for its cancellation, warning it could inflame tensions and 'cause civil war'…
(2025-12-31). BJP's Strategy Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls. devdiscourse.com Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has accused Tamil Nadu's DMK government of not fulfilling its commitments, resulting in significant anti-incumbency sentiment just before the assembly elections scheduled for early 2026.
(2025-12-31). The anatomy of a broken Syria and the mirage of sovereignty. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — More than a year after the collapse of the al-Assad government in December 2024, the "New Syria" has proved to be a cruel mirage.
(2025-12-31). Iran stresses intra-Yemeni dialogue to resolve crisis: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed the need for talks among different factions in Yemen to find a solution to the crisis in the country.
(2025-12-31). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). Pakistan stuck in transition in 2025. tribune.com.pk 
If 2025 had a single defining theme for Pakistan cricket, it was imbalance. The senior men's side hovered between promise and frustration, rarely terrible but seldom convincing, while the country's younger teams delivered trophies, belief and a sense of direction that the present often lacked. | Across formats, Pakistan played eight Tests, 23 ODIs and 29 T20Is in 2025. The raw numbers tell a mixed story: one Test win, three defeats and four draws; 11 ODI wins against 11 losses with one no-result; and 17 T20I victories from 29 matches, many of them in bilateral series that did little to settle bigger questions.
(2025-12-31). CDF lauds Balochistan's patriotism, vows to thwart Indian-sponsored proxies' inimical designs. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of the Army Staff and Chief of the Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Wednesday praised the resilience and patriotism of the people of Balochistan and vowed to thwart the inimical designs of Indian-sponsored proxies seeking to propagate violence and disrupt development in the province. | The army chief was interacting with participants of the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan at the General Headquarters (GHQ). The workshop focused on Balochistan's socio-economic development and its strategic importance for Pakistan. | In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that…
(2025-12-31). Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami open to unity govt after Feb vote. geo.tv 
Supporters of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami take part in a protest rally with five-point demand including free and fair election within February of 2026, in front of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 18, 2025. — Reuters Jamaat-e-Islami says party…
(2025-12-31). Ahmad Vahidi appointed deputy commander-in-chief of IRGC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — General Ahmad Vahidi has been appointed Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps by decree of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.
(2025-12-31). Indonesia's Criminal Code Takes Effect with Oversight Warnings. moderndiplomacy.eu Indonesia's new criminal code, passed in 2022 and taking effect on January 2, replaces Dutch-era laws with a modern legal framework. The 345-page code criminalises acts such as premarital sex and insulting the president or state agencies, while introducing provisions against ideologies deemed contrary to Indonesia's state philosophy. Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said the …
(2025-12-31). Health ministry observes national social work day. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ministry of health commemorated the 40th national social work day on Wednesday, highlighting intersectoral collaboration to support children within the health system.
(2025-12-31). Minister meets with family of late SANDF member. sanews.gov.za Minister meets with family of late SANDF member | The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, has met with the family of the late corporal T.J. Motsamai, who lost his life during a recent military operation. ⚪ The Minister was accompanied on her visit on Tuesday by the SANDF Surgeon General, Chief of the South African Military Health Services, Lt Gen (Dr) Peter Maphaha and Joint Operations Headquarters, General Officer Commanding, Maj Gen Godfrey Thulare, as well as other senior military personnel. ⚪ "The engagements were undertaken to convey condolences to the bereaved family and to provid…
(2025-12-31). Hemmati appointed new governor of CBI. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Abdolnaser Hemmati was elected as the new governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI).
(2025-12-31). Largely Unregulated Petrochemical Barge Industry Is Taking Over a Texas River. truthout.org SAN JACINTO RIVER, Texas — Over the past 30 years, federal and state agencies in Texas have allowed hundreds of oil and chemical barges to amass in a once-tranquil section of the San Jacinto River, just east of Houston. Only about 100 barges were on the six-mile stretch of water in 1990, according to a Public Health Watch analysis of archival satellite imagery. Today, at least 600 crowd the… |
(2025-12-31). "The Blue Road to Trump Hell" : Norm Solomon on "How Corporate Democrats Paved the Way for Autocracy" democracynow.org 
A new report from the grassroots organization RootsAction aims to do what a promised "autopsy" from the Democratic National Committee ultimately did not: publicly reckon with the failures of the Democrats' 2024 presidential campaign. While the Democratic Party's official postmortem assessment was pulled from public release earlier this month, RootsAction's "Democratic Autopsy" looks at how factors like "service to corporate power, hostility to the progressive wing of the party, out-of-control militarism [and] disconnection from the base of the working class" c…
(2025-12-31). How Emerging Technologies Are Redefining the Future of Warfare. moderndiplomacy.eu The impact of emerging technologies on the character of war and operational art must be understood with conceptual distinction. Carl Von Clausewitz has defined the nature of war as "an act of [violent] force to compel our enemy to do our [political] will." The nature of war remains the same: it's a political instrument rooted …
(2025-12-31). Egypt footballer given one-year prison term for academic fraud. newarab.com 
Sobhi was arrested in July upon returning from Turkey, where Pyramids had completed a pre-season camp, following allegations of falsifying official d…
(2025-12-31). Lukashenko stresses importance of peace for Belarus' development. eng.belta.by "If there is peace, we will accomplish everything we need. What we do not have, we will buy. But we need peace for this, it is the foundation," Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized.
(2025-12-31). Road closures for Cape Town's New Year event. sanews.gov.za Road closures for Cape Town's New Year event | The City of Cape Town has advised the public of several road closures in the Central Business District (CBD) on New Year's Eve. ⚪ The Cape Malay Road March will usher in the New Year with traditional Malay music, drums and marching as several choirs take to the streets of the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. ⚪ The evening will begin with a procession from Rose Street in Bo-Kaap at 8: 30pm, before making its way down Wale Street and concluding in Adderley Street. ⚪ The event is expected to finish at approximately 4am on Thursday, 1 January 2026. | "Th…
(2025-12-31). 7 rioters linked with adversary groups detained in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — An informed source in Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced Wednesday the identification and arrest of 7 elements affiliated with adversary groups based in the Western countries.
(2025-12-31). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-31). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: for is not common patriotism — it's Nazi-led mobilisation. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-31). Mashatile hails Brian Hlongwa as political educator and lifelong activist. sanews.gov.za Mashatile hails Brian Hlongwa as political educator and lifelong activist | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has described the late former Gauteng Health MEC Brian Hlongwa as a lifelong activist, political educator and intellectual contributor to the African National Congress (ANC) and the transformation of government. | Mashatile was delivering the eulogy at Hlongwa's funeral service at Walter Sisulu Hall in Randburg on Wednesday. Hlongwa passed away on Tuesday, 22 December after a short illness. ⚪ He served as Gauteng's Member of the Executive Council for Health from March 2006 to May 2009 and was also a member…
(2025-12-31). Basic Income In Canada Is Closer Than You Think. popularresistance.org Although few people would explicitly declare that poor people are morally deficient, our welfare systems are nonetheless designed around suspicion rather than support. | Like many social assistance policies, opposition to guaranteed income is driven by a deep-seated fear of fraud — of "freeloaders" benefiting from the taxes of hard-working, morally upright citizens. Our collective delusion that we live in a meritocracy is operationalized into a punitive framework that rationalizes who deserves help and who does not. | As a result, we spend enormous administrative effort policing eligibility, while leaving m…
(2025-12-31). December 2025: Season of ICE Terror in NJ, ICE Breaking News No. 5. fightbackbetter.com 
(2025-12-31). Govt rings in New Year with Rs10.28 per litre petrol cut. tribune.com.pk 
The government has announced a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, offering relief to the public as the New Year approaches. The price of petrol has been reduced by Rs10.28 per litre, bringing the new cost to Rs253.17 per litre. | Additionally, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) has been slashed by Rs8.57 per litre, with the new price set at Rs257.08 per litre. The Petroleum Division issued a notification confirming these changes, stating that the new prices will be effective from midnight tonight and will remain in place until January 15, 2026. | The price reduction comes at a time when consumers…
(2025-12-31). How Donald Trump launched a new push to amass US government data in 2025. aljazeera.com Proponents say compiling personal information in a single database is more efficient. But critics fear risks to privacy.
(2025-12-31). The U.S. Airstrike in Nigeria Confirms why the U.S African Command (AFRICOM) Must be Shut Down. dissidentvoice.org If it was not clear before the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Christmas Day bombing of its Sokoto state, that Nigeria is not a sovereign African nation but is instead a neo-colonial state with a Western puppet government, it should be crystal clear now. The longstanding fundamental crisis of the sovereignty of African nations lies in …
(2025-12-31). When Karachi watched films together. tribune.com.pk 
On weekday afternoons in Karachi, cinema halls once filled with rickshaw drivers, labourers, students skipping lectures, and families looking for relief from the heat. The seats were worn, the projectors unreliable, but the promise was simple: for a few hours, everyone could sit in the dark and disappear into a story. | That version of cinema is now almost gone. | As single-screen cinemas continue to shut down and movie-going shifts into mall-based multiplexes with ticket prices touching Rs1,500, Pakistan's film community is asking a question that goes beyond box office numbers: what happens to a city when aff…
(2025-12-31). Indian FM meets Pakistan NA speaker on sidelines of Khaleda Zia funeral. tribune.com.pk 
Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyan Jaishankar briefly met Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Dhaka on Wednesday on the sidelines of the funeral ceremonies of former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia, marking the first such interaction between senior officials of the two rivals since their military conflict in May. | The meeting took place at the residence of Khaleda Zia, who died on Tuesday at the age of 80. Zia was Bangladesh's first woman prime minister and one of the country's most influential political figures. Her death was marked by a state funeral, with flags flown at half-…
(2025-12-31). 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.
(2025-12-31). 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.
(2025-12-31). FBI hunts million-dollar Minnesota scam money; Patel warns of deportation for fraud suspects | USA. hindustantimes.com The FBI has warned of denaturalization and deportation amid a massive fraud scandal in Minnesota involving alleged Somali-linked childcare scams. Federal investigators say millions in public funds meant for children were siphoned off, triggering political outrage, national security concerns, and calls for accountability under Governor Tim Walz.
(2025-12-31). Against his family's will: What did Marc Chagall's father want him to be? eng.belta.by In a new episode of the On Point. The Nation's Pride project on BelTA's YouTube channel, guide Sofia Macharashvili and blogger Dmitry Sivchik (Dim Dimych) talked about Marc Chagall's life and the obstacles he had to overcome on his way to become an artist.
(2025-12-31). In the Face of Anti-Trans Escalation, We Need More Than Legal Strategies. truthout.org In a year marked by escalating attacks on transgender people, the Trump administration has seemed to outdo its own cruelty at every turn. While the administration has led a series of attempts to curtail trans people's rights, recognition, and safety, neither Congress nor the Supreme Court seem willing to provide a meaningful check on the administration's brazen targeting of trans people and other… |
(2025-12-31). Iran, a paradise for nature lovers. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – A land of remarkable natural diversity, Iran boasts a great range of natural diversity. From high mountain peaks and peaceful forests to golden deserts and vibrant wetlands, the country has something unique to offer every nature lover.
(2025-12-31). Thai forces blockade Cambodian village with shipping containers. aljazeera.com Cambodian villagers have told Al Jazeera they're being prevented from returning to their homes by Thai forces.
(2025-12-31). China Mandates 50% Domestic Equipment Rule for Chipmakers to Accelerate Self-Reliance. moderndiplomacy.eu China has begun requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically manufactured equipment when adding new semiconductor production capacity, according to three people familiar with the policy. The rule is not publicly documented but is being enforced through the state approval process for new or expanded fabrication plants, with companies required to demonstrate compliance via …
(2025-12-31). Right, left or centre, UK's wish for 2026 is for Starmer to go. newarab.com 
(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). New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | Although the
(2025-12-31). The Excruciating Exceptionalism of Lebanon. fairobserver.com The United States has sent envoys and personnel on at least 11 occasions to Lebanon in the last nine months to bring the November 2024 American-mediated Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire agreement to fruition. A Trump administration proposal from the beginning of August now places a December 31 deadline for realizing the agreement — more than 13 months…
(2025-12-31). Belarus, Iran eager to step up interaction in transportation by road. eng.belta.by Dmitry Koltsov and Reza Akbari discussed topical matters concerning interaction in transportation by road. They underlined the importance of further intensification of cooperation between the relevant ministries of Belarus and Iran.
(2025-12-31). Cuba commemorates centenaries of Fidel Castro and Alfredo Guevara. plenglish.com 
Havana, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) "Fidel Castro and Alfredo Guevara: Stories of the Revolution" is the title of the exhibition opening to the public in the lobby of the Charles Chaplin Cinema in Havana, in homage to the centennial of the two great Cuban intellectuals.
(2025-12-31). Russia Says Putin Ordered Expansion of Ukraine Buffer Zone in 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu Russia's top general said on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of what Moscow calls a buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine in 2026. Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Russian forces were advancing in Ukraine's Sumy and Kharkiv regions near the Russian border. Gerasimov said he inspected the "North" troop …
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(2025-12-31). Will Mamdani's Inauguration Open a New Chapter for New York City's Muslims? truthout.org On January 1, New York City's first ever Muslim and South Asian mayor will take office, inheriting the largest police force in the United States while assuming responsibility for a city that's seen a rise in immigration raids and deportations ever since Donald Trump became president over the last year. Zohran Mamdani's victory in November came on the heels of a campaign focused on making the city… |
(2025-12-31). Lukashenko calls Ukrainian drone attack on Putin's residence. eng.belta.by "Of course, if these reports are accurate, it constitutes an outrageous act of state-level terrorism. One must ask who stands to gain from such an action," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
(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). Gospel Legend and Howard Alumnus Richard Smallwood and 'The Wire' Star Isiah Whitlock Jr. Pass Away at 77 and 71. moguldom.com Two towering figures in Black culture—one who shaped the sound of modern worship, the other who redefined character acting on prestige television—died Tuesday, leaving behind legacies that transcended their respective crafts and touched millions. Richard Smallwood: The Voice Behind 'Total Praise' Richard Smallwood, the Grammy-nominated gospel composer and worship leader whose music became the soundtrack …
(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). Ghalibaf congratulates new Iraqi parliament speaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) — Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the newly elected Iraqi counterpart Haibat al-Halbousi in a message on Wednesday.
(2025-12-31). Alfredo Guevara, a cultural legacy in Cuba and Latin America. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba celebrates the 100th birthday of the intellectual and filmmaker Alfredo Guevara (1925-2013), whose work and thought left a profound mark on the culture of his country and Latin America.
(2025-12-31). A Tale of Colliding World Views. dissidentvoice.org 
In December, documents were released asserting two radically different political perspectives. They could not be more different. On December 4, under the President of the United States' Seal, the White House published the administration's 2025 National Security Strategy, expressing the government's current evaluation of the global challenges facing it. The next day, December 5, the …
(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). Cuba denuncia en Laos inédito despliegue militar de EEUU en el Caribe. radiohc.cu La embajadora de Cuba en Laos, Enna Viant, denunció este miércoles en Vientiane las crecientes tensiones geopolíticas provocadas por el despliegue militar estadounidense y los actos de piratería naval, sin precedentes en el Caribe. | Tal situación amenaza la libertad de comercio, los principios de soberanía de los Estados, y la implementación de la proclama de América Latina y el Caribe como Zona de Paz, aprobada en La Habana en enero de 2014, enfatizó. | De igual modo, añadió, se están creando negativos precedentes con impacto directo en la estabilidad mundial y el peligro de una conflagración que debe evitarse.
(2025-12-31). In Germania si rimuovono e si occultano le opere artistiche della DDR perché sono la memoria dell'amicizia con la Russia. strategic-culture.su Come la Germania sta cercando di cancellare ogni traccia della propria cultura legata alla Russia. | Segue nostro Il 22 dicembre 2025, centenario della nascita del grande pittore e muralista Walter Womacka, in Germania è ripresa la polemica non tanto rispetto alle sue opere, di inusitata bellezza, di toccante umanità , di strepitoso amore per i colori, sebbene vi sia tutt'oggi qualche ignorante che continua a bollarle come paccottiglia…
(2025-12-31). Presidente de Cuba exhortó a sus compatriotas a mantener la unidad en 2026. radiohc.cu El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel exhortó este miércoles a los cubanos a continuar trabajando y unidos durante el próximo 2026 en el que el que el país caribeño celebra el aniversario 67 del triunfo de la Revolución. | A través de su cuenta de la red social X, el mandatario instó a la ciudadanía a que ´Celebremos las vidas salvadas y los imposibles vencidos en 2025. Recibamos 2026 conscientes de que trabajando y unidos, crecemos ª, escribió. | Asimismo valoró que ´la Revolución es una sola, con sus conquistas e insatisfacciones, con sus alegrías y sus angustias. Lo más importante seguirá siendo #Cu…
(2025-12-31). Olas de calor, los desastres climáticos más letales en 2025. radiohc.cu Las olas de calor fueron los desastres climáticos más letales de 2025 y mataron hasta hoy a más personas que las inundaciones, las tormentas o los incendios forestales, según una nueva investigación. | Las comunidades pobres y marginadas fueron las más afectadas, pues el calor extremo interactuó con la pobreza, la falta de refrigeración y la infraestructura débil, según un informe anual de World Weather Attribution (WWA), una colaboración académica que estudia eventos extremos y los impactos del cambio climático. | Si bien el cambio climático impulsó durante este año fenómenos meteorológicos extremos devastadores…
(2025-12-31). CTC destaca resistencia obrera en 2025 y llama a enfrentar 2026 con unidad en el centenario de Fidel Castro. cubadebate.cu El 2025 que despedimos ha sido otro año de resistencia heroica para Cuba. Bien lo sabemos los trabajadores que construimos con nuestro esfuerzo, sacrificio y dedicación la obra social y económica del pueblo al que nos debemos.
(2025-12-31). UNEAC: El orgullo de ser cubanas y cubanos. cubadebate.cu Concluye el año 2025 y aquí estamos, entrañablemente comprometidos con los destinos de la Revolución, de la Patria, con la defensa de nuestros principios y con la creación y promoción de los valores de nuestra cultura. Hemos trabajado con mucha intensidad; ha sido un año difícil, de enfrentar descomunales tensiones económicas, materiales y sociales.
(2025-12-31). En El Salvador no hay persecución política, afirma vicepresidente. radiohc.cu En El Salvador no hay persecución política, dijo este miércoles el vicepresidente Félix Ulloa al abordar procesos judiciales que se siguen contra exfuncionarios por corrupción. | Ulloa incursionó en uno de los temas más controversiales en medios políticos cuando el gobierno es acusado de perseguir a opositores y encarcelarlos sin aparente causa. | Es lo que le digo a muchos que dicen ´aquí hay persecución política ª, ´no, no, aquí hay persecución de personas que han cometido ilícitos ª , explicó el vicemandatario en una entrevista divulgada hoy. | En el programa de entrevistas El Urbano News…
(2025-12-31). Instituto Cubano de la Música rechaza acto discriminatorio en FAC, aplica medidas y denuncia manipulación contrarrevolucionaria. cubadebate.cu Tras el incidente en Fábrica de Arte Cubano, directivos visitaron al joven afectado, reconocieron la responsabilidad institucional y aplicaron una medida disciplinaria al empleado implicado. El Instituto ratifica su política de tolerancia cero ante la discriminación y rechaza la manipulación del hecho por elementos contrarrevolucionarios.
(2025-12-31). The 1994 Zapatista Uprising: Resisting NAFTA and corporate capitalism. therealnews.com 
On January 1, 1994, Indigenous peoples from Chiapas, Mexico, rose up. They took control of city halls in towns across the state. They took the state capital San Cristobal de las Casas. And they held them for days, despite a violent response from Mexico's military. | This was not just any movement confined to the mountainous jungles of Mexico. It was an Indigenous uprising against injustice. An uprising against neoliberalism. An uprising against globalization and free trade agreements, and it would have deep reverberations. Inspiring people, not just in Mexico, but around the world. ; ⚪ BIG NEWS! This pod…
(2025-12-31). CBS pulls report challenging Trump foreign policy. nationofchange.org What's behind the canceling of the 60 Minutes story on El Salvador?>
(2025-12-31). Bolivia: General Strike Led By Miners' Union Continues. popularresistance.org 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.
(2025-12-31). Out of the Greenhouse and Into the Madhouse: the Year in Climate Politics. counterpunch.org 
2025 will go down as the second or third hottest year on record. The last decade has been the hottest decade in human history. Driven by drought and extreme winds, a massive fire burned its way across the LA Basin, incinerating more than 10,000 homes. The estimated damage ranges from $76 billion to $133 billion. Total losses to businesses and workers in income and wages totaled at least $297. The year saw two of the largest, most rapidly intensifying hurricanes in the history of the Atlantic Ocean. Floods in central Texas killed at least 137 people, while massive flooding driven by twin cyclones that tore across…