(2025-12-21). LIVE: Israel continues ceasefire violations; 1 Palestinian killed in Gaza. aljazeera.com One Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza while two Palestinians, including a child, are shot dead in West Bank.
(2025-12-21). Egypt, Israel sign record $35 Billion Gas deal despite deep Gaza rift | El-Sisi. hindustantimes.com Egypt sealed a record $35‚ÄØbillion natural gas agreement with Israel even as ties between the two neighbors hit a political freeze over Gaza and Rafah. President Abdel‚ÄØFattah‚ÄØel‚ÄëSisi refused to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin‚ÄØNetanyahu during the negotiations, underscoring Cairo's fury over Israel's military actions in Gaza and the displacement fears in Sinai. Egyptian officials insisted the deal was strictly commercial, aimed at fortifying Egypt's ambition to become the Eastern Mediterranean's top gas hub. Watch…
(2025-12-21). Israel's yellow line in Gaza has become a "site of killing" aljazeera.com "People don't know exactly where [Gaza's yellow line] exists … when they pass it, they become targets."
(2025-12-21). Egypt reaffirms rejection of expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza. newarab.com 
Speaking at the opening of the second ministerial conference of the Russian-African Partnership Forum in Cairo,
(2025-12-21). 'Project Sunrise': Trump's vision for Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The U.S. administration revives its dangerous vision of transforming Gaza into a "Middle East Riviera," sidelining the Palestinians once more.
(2025-12-21). Palestine solidarity in Ukraine is all about shared experiences. juancole.com No strangers to the perils of war, Ukrainian activists and journalists are connecting their struggle to Gaza. | (
(2025-12-21). Witkoff meets with Arab, Turkish mediators to review Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Representatives from the The meeting focused on preparations for the second phase of the cease…
(2025-12-21). 'Israel' Arrests 3 Palestinians, Intensifies Bombing in Khan Younis as Hospital Warns of Collapse. english.almanar.com.lb The official Israeli radio station reported that occupation forces arrested three Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in the Bedouin town of Rahat in southern occupied Palestine. The report claimed the three had been hiding since crossing the border during the October 7, 2023 operation, without providing further details about the circumstances of their arrest or …
(2025-12-21). US, Egypt, Qatar, Turkey urge restraint in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey have urged the parties to the Gaza ceasefire to honour their commitments and show restraint, the chief US envoy said after talks in the US city of Miami.
(2025-12-21). Saturday 12/20: Holiday Craft Market for Gaza. indybay.org Barrios Unidos Poets Corner, 1817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-21). UNICEF tells Al Jazeera what Gaza urgently needs but doesn't have. aljazeera.com As Gaza's displaced Palestinians suffer from winter storms, UNICEF explains the basic needs essential to save children.
(2025-12-21). LIVE: Israeli aid restrictions leave Gaza dangerously low on medicine. aljazeera.com One Palestinian killed by Israeli army in Gaza while two Palestinians, including a child, are shot dead in West Bank.
(2025-12-21). Saturday 12/20: Hikers for Palestine – Winter Clothing for Gaza. indybay.org Starting point – Seabreeze Parking Lot, 598 University Ave, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-12-21). Avatar director James Cameron says Palestinian plight is 'existential'. thecanary.co In an interview for his new Avatar sequel, James Cameron showed his understanding of why people in Palestine, Ukraine, and Sudan are standing up to their oppressors like Israel: James Cameron… a surprisingly real interview. t.co/2ArGdLnoOh — Brandon Davis (@BrandonDavisBD) December 19, 2025 Given that the Avatar films are explicitly anti-imperialist, it's not surprising Cameron would think […] | By
(2025-12-21). Dozens mourn six killed in Israeli shelling of Gaza shelter. tribune.com.pk 
Dozens of Palestinians gathered at a Gaza City hospital on Saturday to mourn six people, including children, that the civil defence said were killed by the Israeli shelling of a shelter for displaced people. | The Israeli military said late on Friday that troops had fired at "suspicious individuals to eliminate the threat", adding that it was reviewing the incident and "regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals". | Gaza's civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority, initially said on Friday that the Israeli shelling of a school-turned-shelter killed five people in the Tuffah n…
(2025-12-21). Israeli attacks kill Palestinians across Gaza and West Bank. newarab.com 
Israel's security cabinet approved the establishment of 19 new The decision brings the total number of settlements approved over the past three years to 69, according to a statement from the office of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. | The latest approvals come days after the United Nat…
(2025-12-21). Hundreds gather in Tel Aviv for Hanukkah ceremony to honor last remaining deceased hostage Ran Gvili. haaretz.com Ran Gvili, who was killed fighting Hamas infiltrators on October 7, and his body was abducted to Gaza, has yet to be returned to Israel, and his relatives and other hostage families are fighting against the pressure to move on to the next stage of the cease-fire…
(2025-12-21). 'Slap in the face': Epstein victims slam release of heavily-redacted files. aljazeera.com Outcry comes as US media report that at least 16 files have disappeared from the public webpage for the Epstein files.
(2025-12-21). Demócratas denuncian manipulación de los archivos publicados de Epstein. cubadebate.cu Congresistas demócratas del Comité de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos han denunciado que el Departamento de Justicia ha borrado material de los archivos del delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein en el que se podía ver al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-21). Demócratas denuncian manipulación de los archivos publicados de Epstein. cubadebate.cu Congresistas demócratas del Comité de Supervisión de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos han denunciado que el Departamento de Justicia ha borrado material de los archivos del delincuente sexual Jeffrey Epstein en el que se podía ver al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump.
(2025-12-21). US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment the US military seizes a second oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela, say officials. geo.tv 
(2025-12-21). US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials confirm. tribune.com.pk 
The United States has intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed Saturday, a move that comes just days after US President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. | It's the second time in recent weeks that the United States has gone after a tanker near Venezuela amid a large US military build-up in the region. | Noem confirmed the Coast Guard intercepted a tanker that was last docked in Venezuela. | "The United States will continue to pursue the illicit movement of s…
(2025-12-21). Iran, Venezuela FMs discuss Caribbean developments. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with Yván Gil Pinto, Venezuelan foreign minister, during which the two sides exchanged views on bilateral relations and developments in the Caribbean region.
(2025-12-21). Trump's approach to Venezuela "ad hoc, unpredictable" aljazeera.com Former Pentagon official Adam Clements, talks about the latest seizure by the US of a Venezuelan oil tanker.
(2025-12-21). As PDVSA Hits Oil Production Target, US Seizes 2nd Venezuelan Tanker. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( Rodríguez highlighted that the nation's achievement in production results from the efforts of…
(2025-12-21). Venezuelan government condemns tanker capture by US. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Venezuelan authorities condemn capture of the next tanker carrying Venezuelan oil and its crew by the United States.
(2025-12-21). US pursues another oil tanker near Venezuela: Reports. aljazeera.com The vessel was flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order, according to US officials cited by US media.
(2025-12-21). US Blockades Venezuela In War Still Searching For An Official Rationale. popularresistance.org In our Donald-in-Wonderland world, the US is at war with Venezuela while still grasping for a public rationale. The horrific human toll is real — over a 100,000 fatalities from illegal sanctions and over a hundred from more recent "kinetic strikes." Yet the officially stated justification for the US empire's escalating offensive remains elusive. | The empire once spun its domination as "democracy promotion." Accordingly, State Department stenographers such as The Washington Post framed the US-backed coup in Venezuela — which temporarily overthrew President Hugo Chávez — as an attempt to "restore…
(2025-12-21). Exministro peruano advierte riesgo de ataque de EEUU a otros países. radiohc.cu El cerco militar estadounidense a Venezuela y el bloqueo a sus exportaciones petroleras, conlleva el riesgo de que Washington haga lo mismo a otros países latimoamericanos, advirtió este sábado el ex ministro peruano de Economía, Pedro Francke. | Añadió que la operación norteamericana "pone potencialmente en riesgo nuestros lazos comerciales con China, que son muy fuertes, pues es el principal destino de las exportaciones peruanas". | El asedio, advirtió el economista, puede también agravar la situación económica de Venezuela, lo que generaría una nueva crisis migratoria en la región. | Tal crisis se sumaría a lo…
(2025-12-21). Cuba: Partido Comunista reafirma en una declaración su apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en una declaración reiteró este sábado su inquebrantable apoyo y solidaridad con el Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), su dirección nacional y militancia, así como con la fusión popular, militar y policial que lidera el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Declaración del Partido Comunista de Cuba | El Partido Comunista de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, la escalada de agresiones del gobierno fascista de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela y su legítimo presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El amenazante despliegue de fuerzas mili…
(2025-12-21). Cuba: Partido Comunista reafirma en una declaración su apoyo a Venezuela. radiohc.cu El Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) en una declaración reiteró este sábado su inquebrantable apoyo y solidaridad con el Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), su dirección nacional y militancia, así como con la fusión popular, militar y policial que lidera el presidente Nicolás Maduro. | Declaración del Partido Comunista de Cuba | El Partido Comunista de Cuba condena, en los términos más enérgicos, la escalada de agresiones del gobierno fascista de los Estados Unidos contra la hermana República Bolivariana de Venezuela y su legítimo presidente Nicolás Maduro Moros. | El amenazante despliegue de fuerzas mili…
(2025-12-21). Venezuela: Del bloqueo a la recuperación económica. Una década bajo sanciones. cubadebate.cu Mientras usted lee esto, Venezuela aún tiene congeladas 32 toneladas de oro en el Banco de Inglaterra, y 5 mil millones de dólares en el FMI, montos que ambos organismos se niegan a devolver porque "no reconocen" al Gobierno de Venezuela. La famosa doctrina de la inmunidad del patrimonio de los Estados, que hoy se debate con relación al intento de confiscación de las reservas rusas, ya fue completamente violada en el caso de Venezuela.
(2025-12-21). Caracas repudia nuevo acto de piratería del gobierno estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela denunció y rechazó categóricamente el "robo y secuestro" de un buque privado que transportaba combustible venezolano, así como la "desaparición forzada" de su tripulación, cometidos por efectivos de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales.
(2025-12-21). Caracas repudia nuevo acto de piratería del gobierno estadounidense. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela denunció y rechazó categóricamente el "robo y secuestro" de un buque privado que transportaba combustible venezolano, así como la "desaparición forzada" de su tripulación, cometidos por efectivos de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales.
(2025-12-21). Rail Workers Warn That Merger Would Yield Injury And Even Death. popularresistance.org It is no secret that irresponsible rail giants out for profits have visited injury and death on workers and massive destruction to communities around the country. Workers are warning that a new corporate monster railroads want to create via a merger would tear up critical health and safety measures that protect both workers and people in towns thorough which the trains pass. | The monster rail monopolies created America's Gilded Age. Now, the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern seeks to create a new Gilded Age for the 21st century.
(2025-12-21). European Security Includes Russia. popularresistance.org Security guarantees are not one-way instruments. They go in both directions. This is not a Russian argument, nor an American one; it is a foundational principle of European security, explicitly embedded in the Helsinki Final Act, the OSCE framework, and decades of postwar diplomacy. | Germany has a duty to approach this moment with historical seriousness and honesty. On that score, recent rhetoric and policy choices fall dangerously short. | Since 1990, Russia's core security concerns have been repeatedly dismissed, diluted or directly violated — often with Germany's active participation or acquiescence.
(2025-12-21). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-21). Choghakhor Wetland, a tourism appeal in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The picturesque Choghakhor Wetland, is one of the important tourism capacities of southwestern Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province. It is one of the main habitats for migratory birds and is one of the most spectacular natural sites in the region.
(2025-12-21). London mayoral wannabe rebrands US fake news as Welsh. thecanary.co 
Ant Middleton is a former soldier in the special forces with his sights set on becoming the next London Mayor. Demonstrating why he may not have the smarts for such a role, he's shared a recycled misinformation campaign from the 2024 US election campaign, only this time the image is alleged to be from Newport, […] | By
(2025-12-21). Japan's central bank hikes interest rates to 30-year-high. ecns.cn The Bank of Japan on Friday hiked interest rates from 0.5% to 0.75%, marking the first increase since January and its highest level since 1995, according to Japan's public broadcaster NHK…
(2025-12-21). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-21). Israel: Polling suggests Extreme-Right Netanyahu Coalition in Trouble, as Tens of Thousands Protest. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — A new opinion poll in Israel, published in Ma'ariv, is summarized in Likud is projected to lose 3 of its 28 seats, falling to only 25. | Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionism party might not reach the threshold of 3.25% of the vote needed to be seated in parliament. | On the other hand, the even more extremist Je…
(2025-12-21). Nation to hit oil demand peak by 2030. ecns.cn Wu Mouyuan, vice-president of the institute, attributed the global resilience to sustained growth in oil consumption in emerging economies and steady demand for chemical feedstocks and aviation fuels.
(2025-12-21). Israeli arms companies' revenues soared in 2024. aljazeera.com Israel's defence exports increased 13 percent in 2024 compared with the previous year to a record of almost $15bn.
(2025-12-21). Israeli death penalty bill violates international law: Palestinian analysts. aljazeera.com Israel pushes death penalty for Palestinians, prompting accusations of racism and violations of global conventions.
(2025-12-21). Pakistan, Iran stress coordination on promoting peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Pakistani counterpart, Muhammad Ishaq Dar, to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments.
(2025-12-21). Russia to terminate post‚ÄëSoviet military deals with Europe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The Russian government on Saturday officially authorized the Defense Ministry to terminate a series of bilateral military cooperation agreements signed with several European nations between 1992 and 2002.
theatlantic.com (2025-12-20). A Nakedly Imperialistic President The conflict with Venezuela will probably play out differently than the Iraq War did—perhaps better, perhaps worse. But the moral basis upon which it is being waged is most certainly worse.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-20). Trump says US has launched large-scale attacks on ISIL in Syria US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says attacks are 'a declaration of vengeance', and 'lots' of fighters have been killed.
AIC.org (2025-12-20). Whistleblower Report Reveals USCIS Is Circumventing Court Order on Immigrants' Access to their Records A whistleblower report published today in Government Executive shows how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is circumventing a court order that requires the agency to provide immigrants with their immigration records within the legal timelines.
The revelations state that USCIS has adopted certain practices leading the agency to reject thousands of requests for Alien Files, or A-Files, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) that would have been processed in the past.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-21). Netanyahu finally announces October 7 inquiry: Why are Israelis furious?The news that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be heading the inquiry into his own government's failings ahead of the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, has drawn sharp criticism from many across Israel.
(2025-12-21). All 30 Extinction Rebellion Members Stage Mass Climate Protest in London. wattsupwiththat.com OK maybe they have more than 30 members. But it was a cold morning, so looks like most of them stayed home.
(2025-12-21). Saudi Arabia expands access to alcohol for non-Muslim residents. newarab.com 
There's been no official announcement of the decision, but word has gotten out, and long lines of cars and people can now be seen at the discreet, unmarked store in the Diplomatic Quarter of the Saudi capi…
(2025-12-21). The Dollar at a Crossroads: Trade Wars, Tariffs and Stress on the World's Safe-Haven Currency. fairobserver.com For nearly eight decades, the US dollar has served as the backbone of the international economic system. It is the dominant currency for trade invoicing, the principal reserve asset for central banks and the anchor for many economies' exchange-rate regimes. Its unique "safe-haven" status — its tendency to appreciate when the world is under stress…
(2025-12-21). RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result Out: Check Here. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 05/2024 CBT 2 Result: The Ministry of Railways has result of the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC-Graduate) CEN 05/2024, also known as RRB NTPC Graduate CBT 2, exam on its official website.
(2025-12-21). IDF kills two Palestinians in northern West Bank, medics say. haaretz.com The Israeli military claimed that one of the Palestinians 'hurled a block' and the other threw an explosive at their forces…
(2025-12-21). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-21). Seven Deaths in December Marks the Deadliest Month and Year in Decades for In-Custody Deaths. lataco.com Federal immigration agencies were involved in at least 33 deaths this year…
(2025-12-21). Friday 12/19: Protest israeli crimes at their consulate in SF. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St, SF the israeli consulate…
(2025-12-21). Saturday 12/20: ICE out of Home Depot – Oakland Protest. indybay.org 1001 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland…
(2025-12-21). Over 1,300 security personnel deployed in Rawalpindi ahead of potential PTI protests. tribune.com.pk 
More than 1,300 police officers and security personnel have been deployed across Rawalpindi to maintain law and order ahead of a possible Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest and a Jamaat-e-Islami gathering at Liaquat Bagh, officials said. | Officials said the deployment includes two superintendents of police, seven deputy superintendents of police, 29 inspectors and station house officers, 92 upper subordinates and 340 constables. | In addition, seven sections of Elite Force commandos, 22 Rapid Emergency and Security Operations personnel, and 400 members of the Anti-Riots Management Wing have been deployed. | Rea…
(2025-12-21). If Israel Gets To Undermine Our Rights, Then We Get To Undermine Israel. caitlinjohnstone.com.au You are allowed to subvert and undermine Israel's interests, because Israel is trying to subvert and undermine your rights. | You are allowed to interfere in Israel's affairs, because Israel is interfering in your country's affairs. | As Israel tries to exert more and more influence over western society and pushes western governments to crush our freedom of speech and assembly, we should be doing everything we can to make sure that western society turns against Israel, and that western governments al…
(2025-12-21). Study reveals how viruses hijack host cells using hidden RNA messages. ecns.cn It acts like a molecular Trojan horse, produced by the virus during its active replication cycle.The virus then co-opts that machinery to churn out its own genetic material, accelerating the production of viral offspring.
(2025-12-21). Manhunt under way in South Africa after mass shooting in Johannesburg. aljazeera.com South African police have launched a manhunt in search of the suspects that carried out a mass shooting in Johannesburg.
(2025-12-21). Who Is Japan Afraid Of? The Real Reasons Behind Nuclear Ambitions Talk. thinktank.pk In an era of escalating global tensions, the question of whether Japan seeks to acquire nuclear capability has resurfaced, sparking intense discussions among policymakers, experts, and the public. As the only nation to have endured atomic bombings during World War II, Japan has long upheld a staunch non-nuclear stance enshrined in its postwar constitution and …
(2025-12-21). Outrage as Bihar CM Nitish pulls down Muslim doctor's Hijab. ummid.com In a bizarre and sexist incident captured on camera, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar forcibly pulled down Hijab from the face of a Muslim doctor sparking a nationwide outrage.
(2025-12-21). Israel masking defeats by threats: Senior military official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian General Ahmad Vahidi says that the Israeli regime is using threats and propaganda to cover up defeat in the 12-day war and its growing isolation.
(2025-12-21). Ford is retreating from EVs — but embracing grid batteries. grist.org 
(2025-12-21). We don't fear threats, assassinations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — In a statement, Abdul-Qadir al-Karbala'i once again reiterated the firm position of the Islamic Resistance in Iraq that it will not hand over its weapons.
(2025-12-21). Russia's Long-Delayed Sudanese Naval Base Might Be Back On Track. thealtworld.com The timing of this latest report was probably aimed at complicating the revived Russian-US talks on Ukraine by putting "deep state" pressure on Trump to demand that Sudan rubbish this deal in exchange for American support, but it might also inadvertently bring them closer together. | The
(2025-12-21). Juve beat Roma to close in on Serie A leaders Inter. tribune.com.pk 
Juventus are creeping back into the Serie A title discussion after deservedly beating Roma 2-1 on Saturday and moving four points behind league leaders Inter Milan. | Francisco Conceicao and Lois Openda scored the goals which decided an engaging encounter in Turin as Juve claimed a second big win in as many matches after beating Bologna last weekend. | Juve stay fifth on 29 points but are only one point behind fourth-paced Roma who sit in the last Champions League spot and suffered a sixth league defeat of the season. | "I think we deserved to win, we knew that today's match was important and we did what we se…
(2025-12-21). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-21). Campaign Launches To Secure The Release Of Dr Hossam Abu Safiya. popularresistance.org The Palestinian Forum in Britain (PFB) has announced the launch of a new solidarity campaign calling for the release of Dr Hossam Abu Safiya and all Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli occupation prisons. The campaign will take the form of a calm, symbolic action titled the "Red Ribbons Campaign", to be held on Saturday 20 December at Oxford Circus in central London, at 1: 00 pm. | The Forum explained that the event is neither a demonstration nor a protest march, but a silent, peaceful act of solidarity. Participants will hang red ribbons and display specially designed posters carrying clear demands for freedom…
(2025-12-21). Taiwan opposition lawmakers announce plan to impeach Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te. ecns.cn Legislators from the Chinese Kuomintang party and Taiwan People's Party announced that they would propose the impeachment of Lai Ching-te, leader of China's Taiwan region, when holding a press conference in regional capital Taipei City on Friday.
(2025-12-21). Pressure on Morocco as AFCON kicks off. tribune.com.pk 
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury, aim to see off stiff competition to claim continental glory. | Senegal, reigning champions Ivory Coast, Mohamed Salah's Egypt and a Nigeria side led by Victor Osimhen are among the biggest rivals for Morocco at the AFCON, which runs into the New Year with the final on January 18. | Morocco, Africa's best team in the FIFA rankings in 11th place, kick off the tournament on Sunday at 1900 GMT against minnows Comoros at the new 69,000-seat Prince…
(2025-12-21). Luzzi lauds Mayiga as Kasubi tombs restoration nears completion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Central Member of Parliament aspirant Abraham Luzzi has commended the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, for steering the completion of the long and complex restoration of the Kasubi Tombs, one of Uganda's most significant cultural heritage sites. The Kasubi Tombs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, were …
(2025-12-21). Sepahan knocked out of 2025/26 Iran's Hazfi Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sepahan football team failed to secure a place in the 2025/26 Iran Hazfi Cup quarterfinals after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Kheybar at the Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Health officials participate in Global Summit on Traditional Medicine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the health ministry's traditional medicine office, Hossein Rezaeizadeh, the advisor to the health ministry's traditional medicine office, Arman Zargaran, along with the ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, have attended the second World Health Organization (WHO) Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
(2025-12-21). How a fake Saudi prince infiltrated Lebanon's political elite. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Poll Dates in Mumbai, Other Cities Out. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Election Commission Monday December 15, 2025 released the long awaited election schedule of the 29 Municipal Corporations or Maha Nagar Palika, of Maharashtra.
(2025-12-20). China's largest offshore oilfield reports record annual output over 40 million tonnes. ecns.cn An offshore multi-purpose service vessel completes operations on an offshore oil platform in the Bohai Sea, China.China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Newly appointed WHO representative meets health minister. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Awad Mataria, the new World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Iran, held a meeting with Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi on Sunday.
(2025-12-21). Visa-free measures spur surge in visitors. ecns.cn China saw some 40.6 million foreign nationals enter through its ports over the past year, a 27.2 percent year-on-year increase, according to the latest statistics released by the National Immigration Administration on Thursday.
(2025-12-21). How international businesses can save time and money. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). Macron travels to UAE for talks with MBZ. newarab.com 
President Macron is due to meet with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss "strengthening the strategic partnership" between the two countries, according to the French presidency, wh…
(2025-12-21). Reports: Israeli settlers clash with Palestinians in West Bank, several wounded by IDF fire. haaretz.com According to Palestinian outlets, IDF soldiers then arrested several Palestinian residents of the Kafr Qaddum area. A 22-year-old Israeli citizen was wounded by rocks thrown at the site, and he was later evacuated to a hospital…
(2025-12-21). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-21). Netanyahu to meet Prime Minister Mitsotakis, Cypriot president in Jerusalem Monday, PM office says. haaretz.com The last time Cyprus' president came for a diplomatic visit, Israel's Prime Minister used the occasion as an excuse to a cancel a hearing in his ongoing corruption trial…
(2025-12-21). How TikTok's Algorithm Knows You Better Than You Do. moderndiplomacy.eu The content recommendation algorithm behind TikTok is under scrutiny after its owner, ByteDance, formed a joint venture with American and global investors, including Oracle, for TikTok's U. S. operations. This move aims to prevent a U. S. ban and reduce trade tensions between the U. S. and China, but uncertainty remains about who controls the …
(2025-12-21). War and Peace in a Post-European America. counterpunch.org Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz Joint press conference by the NATO Secretary General with the Federal Chancellor Friedrich […] | To read this article, log in
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(2025-12-21). Kerala Local Body Election Results 2025: Broader Lessons. ummid.com The results of Kerala's recent local body elections have been swiftly pressed into service by competing political claims – he Congress sees revival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declares a breakthrough, and the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeks refuge in the familiar explanation of routine anti-incumbency.
(2025-12-21). Physicians And Chicano Community Demand ICE Out Of Hospitals. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, CA — In early October, whistleblowers at White Memorial, a Boyle Heights Adventist hospital, leaked invaluable information. The whistleblowers stated that ICE agents were taking detainees from an inadequate ICE facility named "B-18" located within the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles, to the Chicano neighborhood hospital. | Within the confines of White Memorial, in the emergency department, agents were terrorizing detainee patients. — with permission from hospital CEOs and directors.
(2025-12-21). Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new West Bank settlements. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-21). Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS comes nearest to Earth ahead of Christmas. ummid.com Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS is coming nearest to Earth on December 19, and astronomers are eager to welcome it as a Christmas 2025 gift.
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-21). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 21. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Sunday, December 21.
(2025-12-21). Port of Oakland Commission Hears Increasing Demand to Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Largest Protest yet in rally and "Pack the Port" action as outrage continues over Oakland's airport complicity in shipping arms to Israel.
(2025-12-21). EconoScope | Hainan FTP takes major step forward in China's opening-up policy. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port has taken a major step in China's opening-up as islandwide special customs operations come into effect, fully implementing a policy framework featuring zero tariffs, low tax rates, a simplified tax system, and freer trade and investment.
(2025-12-21). Iran exports non-oil goods worth $6.7b to Iraq in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran exported non-oil commodities valued at $6.719 billion to Iraq during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced.
(2025-12-21). Mo Salah focused on Egypt success at AFCON with Liverpool crisis behind him. aljazeera.com Liverpool and Egypt star forward Mohamed Salah is centred on winning his first Africa Cup of Nations title.
(2025-12-21). More intl maritime cases land in China. ecns.cn China is strengthening its maritime legal framework, actively participating in the formulation of international rules and using multiple measures to position itself as a preferred venue for international maritime dispute resolution, the country's top court said.
(2025-12-21). Why criticize Netanyahu when you can complain about the antisemitic Australians? haaretz.com The Israeli media's response to the terror in Australia last week set a new low…
(2025-12-21). San Francisco Lights Back Up: Massive Power Outage Resolved. devdiscourse.com A major power outage plunged part of San Francisco into darkness, impacting 130,000 residents. Pacific Gas and Electric Company worked swiftly, restoring electricity to approximately 95,000 customers by late Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Ireland's main sporting body keeps genocide funder Allianz as sponsor. thecanary.co The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) has chosen to maintain its insurance and sponsorship agreement with Allianz, despite the company being part of so-called Israel's economy of genocide, outlined in a landmark UN report. The GAA is the main administrator of traditional Irish sports such as Gaelic football and hurling, with over 2,200 clubs registered as […] | By
(2025-12-21). Competing for the High Frontier: U.S., Europe, and China in the New Space Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The "New Space Economy" (NSE) has emerged as one of the most influential concepts of the past decade, marking the rapid, commercially driven transformation of the global space sector. Unlike the traditional, state-led "Old Space" model, the NSE is fueled by technological advances, growing private investment, and innovative business models such as satellite internet, space …
(2025-12-21). Iran has become stronger after 12-day Israeli imposed war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says that Iran has become stronger after the 12-day Israeli war imposed against the country.
(2025-12-21). DNI Gabbard slams 'Propaganda Media,' says Russia cannot even 'conquer' Ukraine. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — U.S. National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard has issued a forceful rebuke of Western media, accusing outlets of trying to sabotage diplomatic efforts between Washington and Moscow.
(2025-12-21). Housing Finance Bank and Kooki Kingdom join forces. independent.co.ug 
Rakai, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a move set to transform local economies and environmental stewardship in Rakai District, Housing Finance Bank has partnered with Kooki Kingdom, a constitutional cultural institution, to advance financial inclusion and sustainable development. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on Friday, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration …
(2025-12-21). Iran, China explore ways to deepen strategic economic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's private sector and Chinese policy institutes held talks on expanding long-term economic and strategic cooperation, focusing on investment, finance and regional connectivity, officials said.
(2025-12-21). Agreement Secures Renewable Energy, Recycled Water for Pittsburg Data Center. indybay.org PITTSBURG, Calif., December 16, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity has reached an agreement with the city of Pittsburg and developers to include rooftop solar, electric vehicle infrastructure and a host of other environmental protection measures for a data center project.
(2025-12-21). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-21). Hafez mausoleum marks Yalda Night. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Concurrent with the fourth anniversary of Yalda Night's inclusion on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a night celebration ceremony titled 'Yalda at the Shrine of Hafez' was held in Hafezieh, where the legendary Persian poet is laid to rest.
(2025-12-21). Iranian chess players win golds at 2025 World U9-U17 c'ship. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Ramtin Kakavand and Rosha Akbari of Iran won two gold medals in the FIDE World U9-U17 Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025.
(2025-12-21). Columbia Carnegie Corp. of NY Connection Revisited. indybay.org At its September 2025 meeting, the Carnegie Corp. of NY's board of trustees authorized a "charitable" grant of $1 million to TAU-affiliated Columbia University "for core support of the Institute of Global Politics" that Columbia SIPA Professor Hillary Clinton co-directs.
(2025-12-21). Kremlin Dismisses Optimism for Peace in Ukraine Amidst U.S. Proposal Changes. devdiscourse.com The Kremlin announced on Sunday that amendments made by European and Ukrainian officials to U.S. proposals have not brought any closer prospects for peace in Ukraine. This statement comes amidst ongoing tensions and efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
(2025-12-21). China strongly condemns U.S. plan to sell massive advanced weapons TaiwanÔºöFM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the U.S. plan to sell massive advanced weapons to China's Taiwan region, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a press conference on Thursday.
(2025-12-21). Concerns Arise Over Snow Preparations for Milano Cortina Olympics. devdiscourse.com The International Ski Federation (FIS) president, Johan Eliasch, has voiced concerns over the preparations for freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. Eliasch highlighted issues regarding artificial snow production, which are crucial for the events scheduled for February 6-22.
(2025-12-21). Iran ready for 'fair deal' but rejects dictation: FM Araghchi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that negotiations with the United States will only resume if Washington proves its readiness for a fair and balanced agreement rather than imposing terms and conditions.
(2025-12-21). Eight dacoits killed in Ghotki katcha operation, two dozen hostages rescued. tribune.com.pk 
Eight dacoits involved in the attack on a passenger bus and the abduction of passengers have been killed in a joint operation by police and Rangers in the riverine katcha area of Ghotki district, officials said. | Officials said the operation entered its sixth consecutive day, with more than two dozen abductees safely recovered so far. | On December 16, unidentified assailants opened fire on a passenger bus in the Murid Shakh area of Kashmore district, abducting 19 passengers travelling from Sadiqabad to Quetta, police said. | The incident is part of a wider pattern of crime in the katcha areas of northern Sin…
(2025-12-21). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2025-12-21). Pakistan to witness year's longest night, shortest day on December 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Winter Solstice has started in many parts of the world, as the planet observes the shortest night on December 21, with the following day being the longest of the year. | The official solstice began at 8: 03 PM Pakistani time, as the solstice can vary between December 20 and 23 each year. This year, the shortest night and longest day occur on December 22. | Also called the Northern Solstice, the Winter Solstice occurs around December 21. During this time, the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day, with daylight lasting only about 8 to 9 hours at mid-latitudes, and the longest night, stretching aro…
(2025-12-21). Iranians celebrate Yalda festival as economic woes bite. newarab.com 
Yalda falls on the winter solstice and is characterised by family gatherings and the eating of nuts, sweets and fruits. | "We mostly spend time with our families, our grandparents, aunts, cousins," Maral Bagherpour, a smiling 16-year-old student, told AFP in northe…
(2025-12-21). Tetraplegia patient controls wheelchair,robotic dog using only thoughts in China trial. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-21). Russia opposes deployment of weapons in space: Putin. independent.co.ug 
MOSCOW | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia opposes the deployment of weapons in space, stressing that Moscow sees no threat related to recent discussions about the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. During his annual press conference, Putin dismissed speculation surrounding the 3I/ATLAS comet. "This is our secret weapon, we will use it …
(2025-12-21). AI, Writers, Follow the Money & the Rip-off of Writers. indybay.org The issue of AI for workers and particularly writers was the focus of a panel at the San Francisco Library on 12/13/25. Edward Basbrouck with the National Writers Union NWU reported on AI and what it means particularly for writers…
(2025-12-21). IFRC—ICRC Joint Statement: Upholding and universalizing the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025 – Agenda Item 9.f.: Universalizing the Convention…
(2025-12-21). 1 killed in fresh Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — One person was killed in a new Israeli drone attack in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to the local media in Lebanon.
(2025-12-21). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-21). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-21). Monday 12/22: If We Act, They Die! Rally at UK Consulate to Demand Release of Political Prisoners. indybay.org UK British Consulate In San Francisco | 1 Sansome St. San Francisco…
(2025-12-21). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-21). Killing Jews Israeli false flag op. to exploit anti-Semitism. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says that killing of Jews is done by the Zionist Israeli regime in a bid to claim anti-Semitism is on the rise to exploit the situation.
(2025-12-21). Liverpool sink nine-man Spurs. tribune.com.pk 
Alexander Isak endured a bittersweet evening as the Liverpool striker scored before limping off injured in a chaotic 2-1 win over nine-man Tottenham on Saturday. | Isak put Liverpool ahead in the second half in north London after Tottenham's Xavi Simons was sent off before the interval for a nasty lunge on Virgil van Dijk. | It was only Isak's third goal in 16 games in all competitions since his British record £125 million ($166 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. | Yet in keeping with Isak's troubled start to life with the Premier League champions, the 26-year-old was unable to fully…
(2025-12-21). Best educational apps for kids in 2026. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). Four injured as air compressor bursts at Sibi workshop. tribune.com.pk 
Four people, including an 11-year-old boy, were injured on Sunday when an air compressor exploded at a puncture shop near Kalma Chowk in Sibi, officials said. | Officials said the compressor burst due to excessive pressure at the shop on Residency Road, sending metal parts across a wide area and damaging nearby shops and vehicles, triggering panic in the neighbourhood. | The injured were identified as shop owner Inayatullah Gashkori, his associate Safar Gashkori, Muhammad Ashraf Achakzai, and 11-year-old Muawiya Achakzai. Officials said all four are residents of Quetta who had stopped at the shop to repair a p…
(2025-12-21). Kylian Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla. aljazeera.com Real Madrid star forward scores his 59th goal in a calendar year to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record tally at the club.
(2025-12-21). Snowtubing in Iran's Hamedan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — The heavy snowfall in Iran's Hamedan in recent days has given people the opportunity to have winter fun time.
(2025-12-21). WHOOPS! Canada Includes HUNDREDS OF NAZIS On "Victims of Communism" Memorial/ By Jimmy Dore. voicesfromsyria.com READ MORE: Canada and the NATO Alliance Hunker Down to Defend Race War Against Russia — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization Eva Bartlett on Canada's shameful support for Nazis in Ukraine — Mark Taliano Orwell's "Two Minutes of Hate", False Flags, The Deaths of Children … and the Escalation of Warfare …
(2025-12-21). Finnish PM apologizes over posts by lawmakers. ecns.cn Chinese netizens have also begun similar petitions, demanding that the politicians involved publicly acknowledge the gesture as racist and formally apologize to the Asian community.
(2025-12-21). SEPTA opens pop-up store at Market Street HQ to sell logo merchandise. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? If there's a transit fan on your holiday shopping list, SEPTA has you covered. The transit agency has launched some aggressive of its merchandise for last-minute shoppers. | SEPTA has moved its store from the back of its headquarters building at 1234 Market St., where customers had to go through security to enter, to a new storefront location that has a public-facing window. The new shop is designed to serve transit enthusiasts of all ages. | Front of new SEPTA pop…
(2025-12-21). Israel kills 2 young Palestinians during raids in West Bank. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Two Palestinians, including a teenager, have been killed and two others suffered gunshot wounds after Israeli forces carried out separate raids across the West Bank, in the latest violence against civilians.
(2025-12-21). US, Israel promoters of war and violence in the world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — On the International Day against Violence and Extremism, critics argue that US and Israeli policies have entrenched war, state terrorism, and global instability.
(2025-12-21). 'Top G' Andrew Tate dealt huge L in boxing humiliation. thecanary.co 
In the early 2020s, the planet found itself in the grip of a virus which spread like wildfire. That virus was the misogynistic gospel of Andrew Tate, and the people who found themselves infected were young boys the world over. Having felt his fame and popularity slip somewhat, Tate decided to do something drastic to […] | By
(2025-12-21). Qom has potential to implement 'tourist card' project. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Qom is one of the most sustainable tourism destinations in Iran and can be selected as a pilot for implementation of the 'tourist card' project given its domestic and foreign pilgrims, Shia authority, and religious events, said Qom governor-general on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). Sunday Taquitos Raid at Santa's Workshop. lataco.com Raid at Santa's workshop! Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2025-12-21). Raising kids abroad: What Aussie families need to consider. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). Who's Responsible When a Military Order Is Illegal? (Don't Ask Donald Trump!). fairobserver.com Any story about resistance within the military must begin by recognizing that it's not an easy thing to do. Apparently, that's true even for a much-decorated retired Navy commander, former astronaut and sitting United States senator. I'm talking about Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. He was one of six Democratic legislators, all military veterans or former…
(2025-12-21). If You're Not Free To Oppose A Genocide, Your Society Is Not Free. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If the right to free speech does not include the right to oppose an active genocide using strong and unmitigated language, then there is no freedom of speech. | This is exactly the sort of thing that freedom of speech is intended for: times when the government is doing something wrong which needs to be ferociously opposed. That's
(2025-12-21). Israel kills two Palestinians, including 16 year-old, in West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in the occupied West Bank amid continued violence against Palestinians.
(2025-12-21). Zardari in Baghdad: Pakistan's strategic axis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The official visit of Pakistan's President, Asif Ali Zardari, to the Republic of Iraq in December 2025 is far more than a bilateral or ceremonial engagement; it represents a clear manifestation of Islamabad's strategic recalibration in West Asia.
(2025-12-21). Israel legalizes 19 West Bank settler outposts, reversing disengagement policy. haaretz.com The move effectively legalizes the repopulation of four northern West Bank settlements that Israel evacuated in 2005 under the Oslo Accords. Far-right Minister Smotrich, who spearheaded the initiative, said Israel has authorized 69 new outposts over the past three years…
(2025-12-21). The Problem with Machado: Assange Sues the Nobel Foundation. dissidentvoice.org The Swedish police have promised it will go nowhere, but the attempt by WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to draw attention to the inappropriateness of María Corina Machado as a Nobel Peace Prize recipient raises a few salient matters. On December 17, Assange submitted a criminal complaint to the Swedish Economic Crime Authority and the Swedish …
(2025-12-21). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-21). Pakistan looking for new wicketkeepers. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan is currently searching for new options in the wicketkeeping department. Among the players under the selectors' consideration are Rohail Nazir, Karachi's Saad Baig, and Ghazi Ghori. | At present, Usman Khan has been keeping wickets in T20 matches. While his performance has been deemed satisfactory, the search for additional options continues. Rohail Nazir, who has represented Pakistan in three T20 internationals, along with Saad Baig and Ghazi Ghori, are on the selectors' radar. | The Pakistan cricket think tank is working toward preparing a backup pool of star players within the next six to seven mont…
(2025-12-21). Autumn calm settles over Khorramabad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Khorramabad has taken on a quiet atmosphere in the final days of autumn, as fading leaves and cooler air signal the approach of winter.
(2025-12-21). California 175 – Kwanzaa – Freedom's Eve Historic Old Sacramento Waterfront. indybay.org Since before the California Gold Rush people of Pan African Ancestry, both free and enslaved, have made a profound contribution along today's American River Parkway. Our California Underground Railroad Network to Freedom remains a major milestone worthy of restoration.
(2025-12-21). Why the Target Boycott is Central to Defeating MAGA. cpusa.org 
Consumer- and community-led boycotts have long been a tradition in the fight against racism in the United States. The "Don't Buy Where You Can't Work" campaigns of the 1930s, which took hold across the country, were led by African American organizations fighting workplace discrimination and segregation. Organizations like the New Negro Alliance in Washington, D.C., picketed retail and drug stores that refused to hire Black clerks or shops that barred Black people from sitting at lunch counters. These boycotts against retail giants led to Supreme Court victories affirming the right to boycott and picket busines…
(2025-12-21). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-21). record homicide rate just a government failure, it signals Arab collapse. haaretz.com The Arab society in Israel is a sick society, in which crime lords become idolized figures, and elected municipal representatives live under constant threat. It is a society that cannot endure for much longer…
(2025-12-21). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-21). Philly City Council's big housing push: What changed for renters, homeowners and developers in 2025. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! It was a big year for housing legislation in Philadelphia City Council. | In 2025, lawmakers passed about a dozen measures aimed at increasing the city's supply of affordable housing, cutting red tape for real estate developers and helping low-income renters looking for a new place to live. | Here's a look at some of the legislation. | H.O.M.E. initiative: | Mayor Cherelle Parker's $2 billion…
(2025-12-21). Australia beat England to win third Test and retain Ashes. aljazeera.com Australia win Adelaide Test against England and forge an unassailable 3-0 lead in cricket's longest running series.
(2025-12-21). Yalda Night: Ancient celebration of year's longest night. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Every year on the last day of autumn, Iran marks Yalda Night, an ancient festival celebrating the winter solstice, the rebirth of the sun, and the symbolic triumph of light over darkness.
(2025-12-21). Thousands of candidates sit for government exam on airstrip in India. aljazeera.com More than 8,000 candidates sat for a government exam on a runway in Odisha in India.
(2025-12-21). Press TV (Iran) interview today: why the Trump peace talks are mission impossible. gilbertdoctorow.com Press TV (Iran) interview today: why the Trump peace talks are mission impossible | Brief and to the point, I state here why the positions of the Russian and Ukrainian sides are today irreconcilable, so that Mr. Trump's peace efforts have no chance of succeeding. |
(2025-12-21). Trump's diplomacy falters as Putin strengthens ties with Kyrgyzstan | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Donald Trump's much-publicised dinner diplomacy appeared to misfire as Vladimir Putin hosted Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in St Petersburg, underscoring Moscow's tightening grip in Central Asia and raising questions over Washington's waning influence. Putin's talks with Japarov, framed as a strategic deepening of political and economic ties, were cast as a diplomatic win for the Kremlin even as Trump sought to project statesmanlike clout on the world stage. Trump and Japarov have previously met on the sidelines of high-profile gatherings, where the former US president courted Central Asian leaders with promises…
(2025-12-20). Long March 5 rocket deploys tech demo satellite into space. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 5 heavy-lift carrier rocket on Saturday evening to deploy a technology demonstration satellite into space, according to the State-owned conglomerate China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the nation's dominant space contractor.
(2025-12-21). Advocates Rally at Governor's Office to Pardon Activist Jailed for Rescuing 4 Chickens. indybay.org Zoe Rosenberg, 23, is jailed in Sonoma County for rescuing suffering chickens from a Perdue slaughterhouse…
(2025-12-21). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-21). AFC to launch Nations League. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday announced its decision to introduce an AFC Nations League, a new competition aimed at enhancing the quality and competitiveness of international football among its member associations.
(2025-12-21). 9 killed, 10 injured in a shooting in South Africa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Nine people have died and at least 10 others were wounded after a group of gunmen carried out a shooting at a South African pub during the early hours of Sunday, authorities said.
(2025-12-21). Naqvi warns travellers attempting to go abroad with incomplete documents. tribune.com.pk 
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said professional beggars and people travelling with incomplete documents will not be allowed to go abroad, Radio Pakistan reported. | He was speaking to passengers during a visit to Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore on Sunday, accompanied by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry. | "Those who bring a bad name to Pakistan will face strict action," Naqvi said, emphasising the need to protect the country's reputation. The Interior Minister also clarified that no passenger would be stopped from travelling without a valid reason. | "The dignity of Pakistan and faci…
(2025-12-21). Australia dominate to win Ashes. tribune.com.pk 
Australia captain Pat Cummins said it felt "pretty awesome" Sunday after his dominant team won the third Test in Adelaide to wrap up the Ashes in just 11 days of play after some dogged resistance from England's tail briefly threatened a great escape. | England's last four wickets added 145 on the final day to be all out for 352 and lose by 82 runs after finally showing some fight in the series as they chased a record 435 to win. | Australia's Scott Boland removed last man Josh Tongue, caught by Marnus Labuschagne, to spark wild celebrations as the famous urn remained in Australian hands. | "It feels pretty awe…
(2025-12-21). Japan's security moves draw sharp criticism. ecns.cn People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov 21, 2025."Japan must learn from its defeat 80 years ago and recognize that challenging the universal pursuit for peace is a blatant act leading only to its self-destruction," it said.
(2025-12-21). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-21). Gunmen kill nine, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack. geo.tv 
South African police personnel pictured at an incident site. — AFP/FileManhunt for the attackers has been launched, say police.Attackers in 2 vehicles randomly opened fire while fleeing scene.Dead included a driver from online car-hailing service.JOHANNESBURG: Nine people were…
(2025-12-21). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-21). Tajik ambassador underscores cultural convergence between Iran and Central Asia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tajikistan's ambassador to Iran, Nizamuddin Zahedi, has said Iran's festival of tribal culture reflects cultural convergence between the Islamic Republic and Central Asian countries.
(2025-12-21). Doctors In England Strike For Jobs And Pay. popularresistance.org Resident doctors — formerly known as junior doctors, a term referring to qualified physicians undergoing clinical training — in England are on strike again from December 17 to 22, after the Labour government failed to adequately address concerns over pay and job availability. "Resident doctors need jobs, and when they find those jobs, they need to be paid fairly for them," the British Medical Association (BMA), which represents tens of thousands of physicians, said in outlining the strike demands. | The dispute over resident doctors' pay restoration has been ongoing for years.
(2025-12-21). Kyiv claims massive Russian Loses; Putin says 700000 troops ready for Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Ukraine says Russia has suffered around 1.2 million killed and wounded, yet Moscow still fields roughly 700,000 troops in the Ukraine war zone. Western estimates broadly agree Russia has taken enormous losses, but also highlight very high Ukrainian casualties, suggesting a grinding war of attrition rather than a clear collapse on either side. Ukraine's General Staff reports about 1,195,610 Russian personnel casualties since 24 February 2022, including 1,090 in the most recent day of fighting. Watch for more…
(2025-12-21). Trump: Who Will Put The Bell On The Cat? popularresistance.org Trump, the president of the most capitalist nation on Earth, has dealt a blow to the very system upon which his country—and indeed, most of the West—considers the bedrock of the economy, a blow that not even the most revolutionary person today would have foretold or thought to achieve. He has trashed the notion of private property and outright stolen a full oil tanker in international waters, like a modern pirate, and kidnapped its crew. | Since September, mighty US navy warships obliterated, with military missiles, 22 small outboard motorboats (mostly in the Caribbean but some in the Pacific), killin…
(2025-12-21). World's longest expressway tunnel to open to traffic in Xinjiang by year-end. independent.co.ug 
URUMQI | Xinhua | The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Speaking at a press conference held by the Information Office of the Xinjiang regional government …
(2025-12-21). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-21). Australia probes security services after Bondi Beach attack. geo.tv 
Australia´s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives with his wife Jodie Haydon to attend the memorial held for the victims of a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on December 21, 2025. — AFPAttack described as inspired by "Daesh ideology".Review to examine powers,…
(2025-12-21). Ben-Gvir proposes crocodile moat prisons for Palestinians. newarab.com 
Israeli far-right National Security Minister Israel's Channel 13 reported on Sunday that Ben-Gvir submitted the proposal to the Israel Prison Service, suggesting the construction of a prison encircled by crocodiles to prevent Palestinian prisoners from escaping. | The proposed facility would be built near the Hamat G…
(2025-12-21). Trump readies aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces — even as backlash builds ahead of next year's midterm elections. | Trump has already surged immigration agents into major US cities, where they swept through neighborhoods and clashed with residents. While federal agents this year conducted some high-profile raids on businesses, they largely avoided raiding farms, factories and other businesses that are economically important but known to employ immigrants without legal status. | ICE and Border Pat…
(2025-12-21). The Wind Energy Paradox: "Why More Wind Turbines Don't Always Mean More Power" wattsupwiththat.com The Munich-based daily Merkur is finally reporting on something that us skeptics have been pointing out some 20 years: Wind turbines always either produce too little or too much, and are thus uneconomical and unreliable.
(2025-12-21). Chess players take two golds at 2025 World U9, U17 Championships. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Ramtin Kakavand and Rosha Akbari from Iran won two gold medals in the FIDE World U9,U17 Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025.
(2025-12-21). Sixty years ago, the world tried to stop racial discrimination and failed. aljazeera.com Decades after the passing of the UN convention on the elimination of discrimination, systemic racism is still rampant.
(2025-12-21). Afghanistan must choose between Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan: CDF Asim Munir. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said Afghanistan will have to choose between what he described as Fitna al-Khawarij and Pakistan, warning that a majority of militant groups infiltrating across the border comprise Afghan nationals. | Munir made the remarks while addressing the National Ulema Conference in Islamabad on December 10. While official details of the address were limited at the time, excerpts from his speech circulated publicly on Sunday. | He said militant groups were targeting Pakistani citizens, including children, and alleged that such activities were being carried out wi…
(2025-12-21). AI Misinformation Crisis: Fake Video of French Coup Alarms Leaders. thinktank.pk In the digital age of 2025, artificial intelligence has blurred the lines between reality and fabrication, posing unprecedented risks to democracy and public trust. A recent incident involving a hyper-realistic AI-generated video depicting a fictional coup in France serves as a stark warning. This fabricated clip, which went viral and even alarmed world leaders, underscores …
(2025-12-21). G-B governor calls for separate province as demand for new provinces grows. tribune.com.pk 
The demands for new provinces are gaining momentum nationwide, with Gilgit-Baltistan Governor Mehdi Shah calling for separate provincial status and warning of protests similar to those in Azad Jammu and Kashmir if rights continue to be denied. | Speaking to the media at Jati Umra in Lahore on Sunday, the governor said that while Gilgit-Baltistan's (G-B) resources were being utilised, the benefits were flowing to the rest of the country rather than the region itself. | "Our resources are being used, but G-B is being denied its due rights. If this continues, a protest movement like that of Azad Kashmir may emerg…
(2025-12-21). Pakistan president sends message of solidarity to Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari sent a message of goodwill and solidarity to Iran's top leadership after his aircraft entered Iranian airspace during an official trip to Iraq, according to a statement from Islamabad.
(2025-12-21). 'Avatar 3' makes grand debut in China, fueling box office boom. ecns.cn On the other hand, some critics noted the plot and scenes bear striking similarities to the previous installment. The 198-minute runtime also poses a challenge for moviegoers' patience and theater scheduling.
(2025-12-21). China's UN envoy calls on Japan to 'retract erroneous remarks'. ecns.cn "The International Day Against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations aims to urge the international community to remember the harm of colonialism, accelerate the ongoing decolonization process, and end colonialism in all its forms and manifestations," Fu said.
(2025-12-20). China's bio-manufacturing makes steady progress in 2021-2025 period. ecns.cn During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, China cultivated a number of backbone enterprises in the bio-manufacturing sector with an annual operating revenue exceeding 10 billion yuan.
(2025-12-21). Implementation of uniform diagnostic test rates stalled in K-P MTI hospitals. tribune.com.pk 
The enforcement of uniform diagnostic test rates across major Medical Teaching Institutions in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa remains stalled, as several leading hospitals have yet to implement the provincial government's directives aimed at standardising laboratory charges in public-sector facilities. | According to official sources, the provincial cabinet approved new, standardised rates for diagnostic laboratory tests conducted in government hospitals on November 14. The decision was intended to introduce a uniform policy across MTI hospitals to curb arbitrary pricing and provide relief to patients. | Subsequently, the…
(2025-12-21). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-21). Thursday 12/25: Christmas Community Dinner. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-12-21). How inflation is changing the way Australians think about money. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). Will Miami Talks End the Ukraine War? US-Russia Diplomats Seek Common Ground. thinktank.pk In a significant development amid ongoing global tensions, high-level representatives from the United States and Russia have convened in Miami to explore pathways toward resolving the protracted conflict in Ukraine. This meeting signals a potential shift in diplomatic efforts, offering a glimmer of hope for de-escalation in one of the world's most pressing geopolitical crises. …
(2025-12-21). Brotherhood Of Sleeping Car Porters Changed Black Politics. popularresistance.org The fact that the meeting was even happening was enough to produce an air of subversive excitement. One hundred years ago on August 25, 1925, Black sleeping car porters, hoping to form a union at the Pullman company, packed the Elks Hall in Harlem. Company spies were probably in the audience as well. | Socialist A. Philip Randolph led the meeting, making the case that a union was the only way to deal with their grievances and reclaim their manhood. This gathering initiated a 12-year struggle to form the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters (BSCP) and win a first contract against a corporate giant.
(2025-12-21). UK Palestine Action prisoners 'not in safe hands', group warns. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). Autumn snowfall blankets Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — An autumn snowfall has covered the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad in white.
(2025-12-21). Nine killed in mass shooting at tavern near Johannesburg. tribune.com.pk 
Nine people were killed and 10 others wounded when armed assailants opened fire at a licensed tavern near Johannesburg early Sunday, the South African Police Service said. | The shooting occurred shortly before 1am local time at a licensed tavern in Bekkersdal township, about 40 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, police said in a statement. According to investigators, around 12 suspects arrived in a white minibus and a silver sedan before opening fire on patrons inside the establishment. | Police said the attackers continued firing as they fled the scene. The wounded were taken to nearby hospitals, while th…
(2025-12-21). Another NewsX World interview worthy of your attention. gilbertdoctorow.com This 10-minute-long interview which begins at minute 4 in the podcast was another great opportunity to look behind the news to causes that mainstream does not touch. The questions included the following: You will note that in the course of this interview I restate my conclusions both with respect to the pointless negotiations led by …
(2025-12-21). TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. joint venture, investors include Oracle, Silver Lake. ecns.cn The logo of TikTok.Affiliates of certain existing ByteDance investors will hold 30.1 percent, while ByteDance will retain 19.9 percent, according to the memo."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe joint venture will be "majority owned by American investors, governed by a new seven-member majority-American board of directors, and subject to terms that protect Americans' data and U.S.
(2025-12-21). Iran attends Geneva meeting on establishing Tehran Convention Secretariat. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation has participated in a meeting of the working group on establishing the secretariat of the Tehran Convention in the Caspian Sea region.
(2025-12-21). Nine dead in mass shooting at tavern in South Africa. tehrantimes.com Nine people were killed and at least 10 wounded when gunmen opened fire at the KwaNoxolo tavern in Bekkersdal, west of Johannesburg, early Sunday, according to AP, citing authorities.
(2025-12-21). Sameer stars as Pakistan crush India to clinch U19 Asia Cup title. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan Under-19 produced a dominant all-round performance to crush arch-rivals India by 191 runs and lift their maiden ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 title at the ICC Academy on Sunday. A monumental century from Sameer Minhas followed by a ruthless display from the pace attack ensured a one-sided final in front of a packed crowd. | Set a daunting target of 348, India's chase unravelled quickly as Pakistan's pacers dismantled their batting line-up, bowling them out for 156 in 26.2 overs. The emphatic victory underlined Pakistan's supremacy in the tournament and marked a historic moment for their junior cricket s…
(2025-12-21). Iran's exports to neighboring Turkey up 14% in H1. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — A study of Iran's exports situation to neighboring Turkey in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21) indicated that the country's non-oil exports to Turkey registered a 14 percent growth.
(2025-12-21). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-21). High on the hill: iconic Nylex Clock. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). How volatile is the political situation in Bangladesh? aljazeera.com Tensions are growing after the killing of a student leader of last year's revolt, which toppled Sheikh Hasina.
(2025-12-21). Nigeria says 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren freed. aljazeera.com The country has seen a wave of recent mass abductions, as it suffers from multiple interlinked security concerns.
(2025-12-21). Tajikistan seeks broader civil aviation cooperation with Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Tajikistan has called for expanding cooperation with Iran in civil aviation, praising the technical expertise and professional approach of Iranian aviation officials following a joint safety oversight mission, state media reported.
(2025-12-21). Australia honours Bondi Beach victims, launches probe of security services. aljazeera.com PM Albanese announces review of Australia's law enforcement and intelligence agencies after deadly Bondi Beach attack.
(2025-12-21). TOOLKIT FOR UK HUNGER STRIKERS (U.S. VERSION). wibailoutpeople.org 
1. Contact or Organize a Protest at Your Local British Embassy or Consulate Flyer Template Phone Blast Template Addresses and Phone Numbers for British Consulates in the u.s. Call Script Hello, I am calling about the ongoing hunger strike undertaken by a group of political prisoners in the UK: Jon Cink, Heba Muraisi, Qesser Zuhrah, …
(2025-12-21). Kremlin rules out three-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks. newarab.com 
The Kremlin on Sunday denied that three-way talks between Ukraine, A day earlier, Ukrainian President
(2025-12-21). Food inflation bites as poultry, vegetable prices soar above official rates in Lahore. tribune.com.pk 
Food inflation continued to batter household budgets as sharp increases in poultry prices offset limited relief in a handful of vegetables, underscoring persistent gaps between official price controls and market realities. | Market surveys across the city showed that government-notified rates once again failed to materialise at the retail level. Despite marginal reductions in staples such as onions, tomatoes and select vegetables, shopkeepers and street vendors largely ignored official lists, charging significantly higher prices. | The pattern has deepened frustration among residents and raised fresh questions…
(2025-12-21). Intifada panic reveals UK government contempt for Arabic — and it's actually funny. thecanary.co 
In the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting, the British state has done what it so often does when Israel is under pressure: oppress, oppress, oppress. This time, the target is language. The Arabic language. Specifically the word 'intifada'. Police forces across the UK have effectively moved to criminalise the phrase "globalise the intifada", treating […] | By
(2025-12-21). Our hunger strikers are carrying the spirit of Bobby Sands and Steve Biko with them. thecanary.co The following piece is a guest article from Mogamat Reederwan Craayenstein, a hero of the South African anti-apartheid struggle and former political prisoner who now lives in the UK and continues his fight against racism and discrimination everywhere. A Palestine Action detainee on hunger strike calls for assistance. The hunger striker grasps her chest and […] | By
(2025-12-21). Gunmen kill 9, wound 10 in South Africa bar attack. newarab.com 
Nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early Sunday, police said, in the second such shooting in Ten more were wounded in the early morning attack at the tavern in the impoverished Bekkersdal township in a gold mining area around 40 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of the city. | It follows a shooting at a tavern near Pretoria on December 6 when gunmen killed a dozen people, including a three-year-old child. | Police initially said 10 people were killed when the Bekkersdal bar was attacked ju…
(2025-12-21). US Intelligence: Putin Still Seeks Full Conquest of Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu U. S. intelligence reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin still aims to take full control of Ukraine and parts of Europe that were once part of the Soviet Union. Six sources familiar with U. S. intelligence have noted that, despite ongoing negotiations for a peaceful resolution that would leave Russia with less territory, reports …
(2025-12-21). Yalda Night, a symbol of human connection with nature, production and cultural identity. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Yalda represents deep connection of Iranians with nature, production, and cultural identity that has been passed down from generation to generation, said Mohammad-Hassan Mohebali, who is an eternal figure in cultural heritage.
(2025-12-21). Hainan FTP Customs acts to spur investment. ecns.cn An aerial drone photo taken on Nov 21 shows Yangpu International Container Port in Yangpu Economic Development Zone, Hainan province."With China's strong consumption fundamentals and policy support, we are fully committed to long-term investment in Hainan FTP," said Seth.
(2025-12-21). ICRC-IFRC Joint Statement on National Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025…
(2025-12-21). Your Anti-Communism Problem And Mine. popularresistance.org On November 7, 2025, Donald J. Trump declared Anti-Communism Week 2025 as "a solemn remembrance of the devastation caused by one of history's most destructive ideologies." He proclaimed that communism was a story of "blood and sorrow" and amounted to nothing more than servitude. The following statement is particularly noteworthy: "New voices now repeat old lies, cloaking them in the language of 'social justice' and 'democratic socialism,' yet their message remains the same: give up your freedom, place your trust in the power of the government, and trade the promise of prosperity for the empty comfort of control."
(2025-12-21). Can Alliance of Sahel States find a way to curb advance of armed groups? aljazeera.com Leaders from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are hoping to find a way to repel advancing fighters linked to al-Qaeda.
(2025-12-21). "No Attention to Spare for Reasoning" : When the American President Is "Mass Man" moderndiplomacy.eu "The mass-man has no attention to spare for reasoning; he learns only in his own flesh." — Jose Ortega y'Gasset, The Revolt of the Masses (1930) For the most part, criticisms of Donald J. Trump focus on issues of politics, law and integrity. Nonetheless, regarding an American president endowed with near-total decisional authority over nuclear …
(2025-12-21). Age limit for blood donors may be raised. ecns.cn Modern medical research shows that blood regenerates continuously, and a donation of 400 milliliters accounts for less than 10 percent of total blood volume, posing no harm to the body.
(2025-12-21). Algeria bill seeks to criminalise French colonial rule: What to know. aljazeera.com Algerian parliament is set to vote on Wednesday on the draft law, which speaker calls a 'defining milestone'.
(2025-12-21). Saturday 1/10: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-21). Iran's Mazandaran exports 44k tons of citrus fruits in 8 mos. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — An official at the Agricultural Jihad Department of Mazandaran province has said that more than 44,000 tons of fresh citrus fruits have been exported overseas in the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21).
(2025-12-21). Astronomical forecast suggests Rajab to begin on Dec 22. tribune.com.pk 
The Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) on Saturday issued its forecast for the sighting of the moon marking the beginning of Rajab al-Murajjab 1447 AH. | SUPARCO said the new moon is expected to be born on December 20, 2025, at 6: 43am Pakistan Standard Time (PST). | By sunset on December 21, 2025, the moon's age is expected to be about 35 hours and 26 minutes. In coastal areas of the country, the gap between sunset and moonset is estimated to be around 63 minutes, the forecast said. | Based on astronomical calculations, SUPARCO said the moon is likely to be visible to the naked eye on the…
(2025-12-21). Desperate vote hunting and the need to control reckless tongues. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | In one of our animated discussions in a journalists' chat group, a colleague, Derrick Wandera of the Daily Monitor, questioned why the National Resistance Movement (NRM), and particularly the security agencies, are placing so much emphasis on what he described as "ghetto political slogans" used by NUP presidential candidate …
(2025-12-21). South African deputy president urges action on land reform amid political tensions. independent.co.ug 
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa cannot remain silent on the unresolved land question as it moves forward with land reform to address historical injustices, advance economic transformation and curb widening inequality, South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has said. Speaking at a gala dinner hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Southern Africa in …
(2025-12-21). Asteroid named after Chinese space-tech expert Qi Faren. ecns.cn Qi Faren, a renowned Chinese space technology expert, speaking at an academic seminar held at Beijing Institute of Technology, December 6, 2025.An asteroid has been named after Qi Faren, a renowned Chinese space technology expert, according to the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.
(2025-12-21). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-21). From the Andes to Darfur: Colombians paid to fight in Sudan. newarab.com 
Hundreds of An AFP investigation has uncovered how Colombian mercenaries ended up on the other side of the world through a network of profit and silence stretching from the Andes to Darfur. | Using interviews with fa…
(2025-12-21). Lebanese army dismantle Israeli surveillance device in south. newarab.com 
In a statement, the army said a specialised military unit found the Israeli spying device in the town of Yaroun, in the Bint Jbeil district, as part of continued engineering sweep operations in southern areas amid ongoing Israeli violations. | The army comman…
(2025-12-21). Why Tucker Carlson's Racist Narrative About Somali Americans Does Not Hold Up. indybay.org Somali Americans are not outsiders waiting to prove their worth. They are already doing so — quietly, persistently, and across every sector of society. The failure, if there is one, lies not with them, but with those who refuse to see what is directly in front of them.
(2025-12-21). Vigil in London for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. aljazeera.com Dozens of people gathered in central London on Saturday calling for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
(2025-12-21). RTMC urges motorists to ensure full road traffic compliance. sanews.gov.za RTMC urges motorists to ensure full road traffic compliance | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has encouraged vehicle owners to use their end of year bonuses and payouts from savings clubs or stokvels to fix their vehicles and renew vehicle licences ahead of festive season travel. | "With the festive season fast approaching many people are finalising their travel plans. It's important to ensure your vehicle is in good condition before hitting the road," the RTMC said. | This includes fixing any defects that may have been overlooked during the year, such as replacing unroadworthy tyres and cracked wi…
(2025-12-21). Chhattisgarh Pioneers in Sickle Cell Detection: A Milestone in India's Health Mission. devdiscourse.com Chhattisgarh has emerged as a frontrunner in the national initiative to combat sickle cell disease, having screened around 1.65 crore individuals. This move is part of the Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aiming for eradication by 2047.
(2025-12-21). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-20). Hainan's special customs operations start strong as trade and sales surge. ecns.cn China's island province of Hainan reported robust trade and soaring duty-free sales as it launched its island-wide special customs operations on Thursday.
(2025-12-21). LEVER WEEKLY: Life, Liberty, And Affordable Mortgages. levernews.com 
(2025-12-21). Electricity outage hits San Francisco, thousands without power. geo.tv 
Huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on December 21, 2025. — X/@SF_emergencyA huge electricity outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, leaving 130,000 residents without power for several hours at its peak, with the city's main provider saying all services would return…
(2025-12-21). Drone delivery trial cuts Qiongzhou Strait logistics time to 20 minutes. ecns.cn A low-altitude drone logistics trial has been launched at Xuwen Port in south China's Guangdong Province, significantly shortening cross-strait delivery time between the povince and Hainan Island to about 20 minutes, CCTV News reported.
(2025-12-21). Permitting Reform Is the Key to Energy Affordability. wattsupwiththat.com Permitting reform will empower the economy and get the heavy hand of bureaucracy out of the way. With Congress, we can drive economic progress for this country, secure affordable energy for homeowners and businesses and win the race for a competitive economic advantage. If we streamline our outdated permitting processes, we can provide a brighter future for American families, safeguard our national security, lower costs for American households and build our economy of the future. Imagine that.
(2025-12-21). Sunday 12/21: Winter solstice / Wingnut holiday office party. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2025-12-21). US strikes kill five IS members. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-21). Painting on the news: Iranian artist turns newspapers into art. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian painter Behdad Najafi is showcasing his latest works in an exhibition titled "Palimento" at Tehran's Nian Gallery. Using newspapers as canvas, he reworks them through layered paint to reflect on media, memory, and the fading presence of newspapers in contemporary life.
(2025-12-21). China reports easing of flu transmission. ecns.cn Confirmed cases of flu in China have begun to decline but figures remain at a high level overall, according to data released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday.
(2025-12-21). Saturday 12/20: San Jose / Make Billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign | 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-21). Here's why the right wing lost it over our House of Lords protest. thecanary.co On Friday, 19 December, three people, with tickets for an audio tour, rushed the sovereign throne in the House of Lords. I was one of those people, and this is the first action I have taken part in. I can hear the protestations already. 'It's immature, there are official and practical routes to take if […] | By
(2025-12-21). Top scientific researchers honored. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The tenth edition of the national program to honor outstanding scientific researchers was held on Sunday, with the vice-president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy, Hossein Afshin, and the head of Iran National Science Foundation, Ali-Mohammad Soltani, in attendance.
(2025-12-21). Wheelchair user flies into space. tribune.com.pk 
A German woman engineer on Saturday became the first wheelchair user to blast into space, taking a brief ride on a Blue Origin flight. | The space company owned by American multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos launched its New Shepard suborbital mission at 8: 15 am (1415 GMT) from its site in Texas. | Michaela Benthaus, an aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, was among the passengers to cross the Karman line, the internationally recognized boundary of space, during the approximately 10-minute flight. | Benthaus suffered a spinal cord injury after a mountain biking accident and now uses a wh…
(2025-12-20). Vice-chairman of CPPCC Jiangxi Provincial Committee placed under investigation. ecns.cn Yin, 62, of the Bai ethnic group, was born in Yunnan province. He joined the Communist Party of China in 1985 and started working in 1986 until he transferred to Jiangxi province in October 2015.
(2025-12-21). Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Vote for Final Denial of Oil Permits for Sable. indybay.org With a 3-1 vote, the Board rejected the company's application to take over permits for onshore oil and gas facilities on the Gaviota Coast previously held by ExxonMobil…
(2025-12-21). What 1930s Appeasement Tells Us About What President Trump is Doing Right. moderndiplomacy.eu There is some concern that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is neglecting deterrence in both Europe, as manifested by his pressure for a negotiated settlement to end the Russo-Ukraine War, and his half-hearted backing of Taiwan. The cautionary tale of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's failed policy of appeasement, as part of Britain's traditional commercial …
(2025-12-21). Israel Police open second investigation into Hanukkah candle-blowing incident. haaretz.com According to the police, they decided to open the investigation, allegedly involving a minor who blew out candles at the entrance to a yard in Ramle, after a video of the act circulated online…
(2025-12-21). Politics of Quiet Abandonment. uwidata.com By Dure Akram Germany's decision to transfer 535 Afghan nationals stranded in Pakistan this winter was presented as an administrative exercise, a clearing of unfinished business inherited from a previous government. In reality, it offered a revealing measure of how international refugee policy has been reshaped since the Taliban returned to Kabul in August 2021. …
(2025-12-21). Tibetans Protests Illegal Gold Mining Operations in Eastern Tibet. indybay.org In light of recent news of over 80 Tibetans being detained, and harmed by the Chinese authorities in Kashi (Ch: Gayi) township, Sershul county in Eastern Tibet as a result of their protest against the gold-mining operations in Serkhok, Tibetans in Bay Area lead by San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (SFRTYC) held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco on Dec 20, 2025 from 11 am till 1 pm.
(2025-12-21). We could all easily be 'Aco': Slovenia's controversial new law seeks to address the challenge of Roma integration. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-21). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-21). Parthian-Sasanian artifacts from Amlash culture made national heritage. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran has added three Parthian-Sasanian period artifacts discovered in Amlash county in Gilan province to its national heritage list, the provincial head of cultural heritage said on Saturday.
(2025-12-21). UNE estima un déficit en pico nocturno de 1980 MW. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico se prevé al pico una disponibilidad de 1500 MW y una demanda máxima de 3450 MW, para un déficit de 1950 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1980 MW en este horario.
(2025-12-21). La invasión a Panamá: Una heroína de la Little Hiroshima. cubadebate.cu Heroína y mártir fue Ana. Ella dejó a su marido con los niños y se fugó del campo de concentración donde los habían metido en Balboa. Se unió a quienes combatían las tropas invasoras. Les hizo varias bajas y averió un helicóptero. La mujer que disparaba a su lado vio cuando Ana recibió la bala en el pecho.
(2025-12-21). Ballet Nacional rinde honores a su fundadora en el aniversario 105 de su natalicio. cubadebate.cu La conmemoración destaca el legado e influencia de la prima ballerina assoluta y en su memoria el Ballet Nacional de Cuba (BNC) interpretará este domingo el clásico Don Quijote, con los primeros bailarines Anette Delgado y Dani Hernández en los papeles protagónicos.
(2025-12-21). Mbappé sella triunfo del Real Madrid e iguala un récord de Cristiano Ronaldo. cubadebate.cu Rubricando de penal la victoria 2-0 del Real Madrid ante el Sevilla, este sábado en la decimoséptima jornada de la Liga española, Kylian Mbappé se autorregaló además un récord por su 27 cumpleaños, igualando con Cristiano Ronaldo como autor de más tantos para el club blanco en un mismo año civil (59).
(2025-12-21). Our Final Objection To Our Local Utility's Rate Increase. wattsupwiththat.com The problem for the supporters of the settlement, principally Con Edison and the Public Service Department Staff, was that they had admitted in the documentation that the JP contained "funding" for the "climate" goals. This is a quote from the Summary of Joint Proposal:…
(2025-12-21). Descarga el libro "Panafricanismo y revolución" cubadebate.cu Descarga el nuevo libro de La Iguana Ediciones 'Panafricanismo y revolución' de Patricio Lumumba, Frantz Fanon y Malcom X, en coedición con Casa de las Américas.
(2025-12-21). Julian Assange: Suecia violó sus propias leyes al darle el Nobel de la Paz a María Corina Machado. thegrayzone.com Al premiar con su premio de la paz a la figura favorita de Trump de la oposición venezolana, la conspiradora golpista y proguerra María Corina Machado, el Comité Nobel desobedeció los principios entronizados en sus documentos fundacionales, así como la ley sueca, alega Julian Assange en un escrito legal explosivo revisado por The Grayzone. El gobierno sueco violó sus propias leyes al concederle el Premio Nobel de la Paz a María Corina Machado, según un escrito legal explosivo introducido por …
(2025-12-21). Mbappé sella triunfo del Real Madrid e iguala un récord de Cristiano Ronaldo. cubadebate.cu Rubricando de penal la victoria 2-0 del Real Madrid ante el Sevilla, este sábado en la decimoséptima jornada de la Liga española, Kylian Mbappé se autorregaló además un récord por su 27 cumpleaños, igualando con Cristiano Ronaldo como autor de más tantos para el club blanco en un mismo año civil (59).
(2025-12-21). UNE estima un déficit en pico nocturno de 1980 MW. cubadebate.cu Con este pronóstico se prevé al pico una disponibilidad de 1500 MW y una demanda máxima de 3450 MW, para un déficit de 1950 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1980 MW en este horario.
(2025-12-21). Lo acordado en la Asamblea. cubadebate.cu El jueves, el Parlamento/virtualmente sesionó/y los temas que abordó/responden a este momento./Ante el recrudecimiento/del bloqueo cada día,/y la inercia y la apatía/de algunos con sus acciones: /corrijamos distorsiones/y °a impulsar la economía!
(2025-12-21). Refugios para animales (I). cubadebate.cu En el estudio constatamos que para encausar adecuadamente el establecimiento de estos centros y evaluando que los animales en esas instalaciones dependerían totalmente de las condiciones provistas por los humanos, era imprescindible satisfacer las cinco necesidades básicas.
(2025-12-21). Honduras: Magistrado del Partido Libre rechaza validar resultados de elecciones. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, uno de los tres magistrados del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, afirmó hoy que impugnará los resultados de las elecciones generales del pasado 30 de noviembre por considerarlos fraudulentos. En conferencia de prensa, Ochoa, del oficialista Partido Libertad y Refundación (Libre), aseguró que no validará un proceso electoral intervenido y tutelado por Estados Unidos…
(2025-12-21). Cristina Kirchner es internada en clínica de Buenos Aires por dolor abdominal. cubadebate.cu La ex presidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, fue internada este sábado por la tarde en una clínica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires luego de presentar un cuadro de dolor abdominal que motivó la intervención de profesionales de la salud en su domicilio, en el barrio porteño de Constitución, donde cumple arresto domiciliario, informó el medio argentino Cadena 3.
(2025-12-21). Audiencia solemne: El Papa León XIV recibe las cartas credenciales del embajador cubano. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV recibió hoy, en audiencia, al nuevo embajador de Cuba ante la Santa Sede, Leyde Rodríguez, quien le presentó sus cartas credenciales, firmadas por el presidente de su país, Miguel Díaz-Canel. La ceremonia, tras la cual Rodríguez asumió formalmente su cargo al frente de la misión diplomática de la nación caribeña, tuvo lugar en la mañana de este sábado.
(2025-12-21). Cancillería cubana pondera la solidaridad humana y la cooperación global. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ponderó el valor de la cooperación global para superar desafíos comunes, en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Internacional de la solidaridad humana. | Un mensaje divulgado en el sitio CubaMinrex de la Cancillería afirma que la fecha "nos recuerda la importancia de la cooperación global para superar desafíos. Para #Cuba ha sido una misión de vida por más de 60 años. La solidaridad seguirá siendo la mejor inversión en nuestro futuro común". | Cada 20 de diciembre, la comunidad internacional conmemora el Día Internacional de la Solidaridad Humana, una efeméride instaura…
(2025-12-21). Audiencia solemne: El Papa León XIV recibe las cartas credenciales del embajador cubano. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV recibió hoy, en audiencia, al nuevo embajador de Cuba ante la Santa Sede, Leyde Rodríguez, quien le presentó sus cartas credenciales, firmadas por el presidente de su país, Miguel Díaz-Canel. La ceremonia, tras la cual Rodríguez asumió formalmente su cargo al frente de la misión diplomática de la nación caribeña, tuvo lugar en la mañana de este sábado.
(2025-12-21). Cancillería cubana pondera la solidaridad humana y la cooperación global. radiohc.cu El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba ponderó el valor de la cooperación global para superar desafíos comunes, en ocasión de celebrarse hoy el Día Internacional de la solidaridad humana. | Un mensaje divulgado en el sitio CubaMinrex de la Cancillería afirma que la fecha "nos recuerda la importancia de la cooperación global para superar desafíos. Para #Cuba ha sido una misión de vida por más de 60 años. La solidaridad seguirá siendo la mejor inversión en nuestro futuro común". | Cada 20 de diciembre, la comunidad internacional conmemora el Día Internacional de la Solidaridad Humana, una efeméride instaura…
(2025-12-21). Decreto 138: Un paso esencial en la descentralización salarial para impulsar la eficiencia empresarial (+ PDF). cubadebate.cu En un hecho calificado como un cambio en la gestión del capital humano, el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) presentó este viernes el Decreto 138 "Sobre la Organización del Sistema Salarial en el sistema empresarial cubano". La norma, explicada en conferencia de prensa por Guillermo Sarmiento Cabañas, director de Organización del Trabajo del MTSS, representa la descentralización de la facultad de aprobar la organización salarial hacia las empresas.
(2025-12-21). Cristina Kirchner es internada en clínica de Buenos Aires por dolor abdominal. cubadebate.cu La ex presidenta de Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, fue internada este sábado por la tarde en una clínica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires luego de presentar un cuadro de dolor abdominal que motivó la intervención de profesionales de la salud en su domicilio, en el barrio porteño de Constitución, donde cumple arresto domiciliario, informó el medio argentino Cadena 3.
(2025-12-21). Il movimento genderista globale tenta l'assalto ai mondiali di calcio statunitensi. strategic-culture.su Pronti via e viene già da ridere! Il sorteggio dei Mondiali di calcio, svoltosi il 5 dicembre 2025 a Washington durante il quale il presidente della FIFA Gianni Infantino ha insignito il suo amico Donald Trump di un premio per la pace istituto dalla FIFA stessa, è stato tra i più ridicolmente pilotati di tutta la storia del calcio planetario…
(2025-12-21). Watch: Ahmed al Ahmed tackles, disarms Bondi Beach gunman. ummid.com In a rare display of bravery, a Muslim fruit seller, later identified as Ahmed el Ahmad, tackled and disarmed the Bondi Beach gunman who targeted the Jewish festival Sunday.
(2025-12-21). No One Needs a Tesla (song). indybay.org 45 sec video for holiday season | Palo Alto, CA Tesla Showroom El Camino Real Dec 20, 2025…
(2025-12-21). Iran Navy dispatches task groups to South Africa: commander. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Iran's Navy commander praised the country's "expanding maritime presence" beyond the region, announcing that the Navy's 103rd and 104th task groups have set sail on overseas missions and are currently en route to South Africa.
(2025-12-21). Barcelona see off Villarreal with goals from Raphinha and Yamal. aljazeera.com Barca punish 10-man hosts Villarreal to win eighth consecutive La Liga game and move four points clear at the summit.
(2025-12-21). Villarreal vs Barcelona 0-2: La Liga — as it happened. aljazeera.com All the updates as Barca restore four-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal.