(2024-12-08). Netanyahu Takes Credit for Assad's Overthrow, Israel Seizes Golan Heights 'Buffer Zone'. news.antiwar.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday celebrated the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by al-Qaeda-linked militants and confirmed that Israel has seized a buffer zone inside Syria that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights from the rest of Syria's territory. "This is a historic day in the history of the Middle East," Netanyahu said …
(2024-12-08). Netanyahu takes credit for fall of Syrian government as Israel advances on Golan Heights. peoplesdispatch.org 
The resignation and fleeing of Bashar al-Assad inaugurates a new chapter in the region that has been facing constant US and Israeli aggression for decades.
(2024-12-08). ICC Arrest Warrants in the Context of the Situation in Palestine: A Turning Point for International Justice. pressenza.com
(2024-12-08). At Least Three Civilians Killed as Israel Escalates 'Ceasefire' Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com We're more than a week into the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Israel has continued carrying out airstrikes against Lebanon despite the ceasefire, and the number and intensity of the strikes appear to be escalating this weekend. At least three civilians were killed today in an Israeli airstrike against the southern Lebanese town of Dibbine. Dibbine is north …
(2024-12-08). Government of Syria Falls as Terrorists Take Over Damascus. orinocotribune.com The prime minister of Syria, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali, confirmed the fall of the government of President Bashar al-Assad and stated that he "is ready to cooperate with any leadership chosen by the Syrian people." | In a speech broadcast on social media early on Sunday, December 8, al-Jalali expressed that he is prepared to undertake a "peaceful handover process," after militants led by the Turkish-backed terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) entered the capital, Damascus, in the early hours of that morning. | Al-Jalali stressed that he will not leave his home until a "peaceful transition" is achieved…
(2024-12-08). What Are Terrorists In Syria Trying To Achieve? popularresistance.org For the past few days, foreign-backed terrorists in Syria's northwest have been attacking Syrian army positions in the Aleppo and Idlib countryside, and shelling civilian districts of Aleppo. | While regional media have been giving updates on these attacks and counterattacks by Syria and Russia, what is less clear is what is happening in Aleppo itself. Terrorist-aligned media claim Tahrir al-Sham (al-Qaeda re-branded) and allied terrorists have taken numerous western districts and even the city center. | But their proof — short videos showing terrorists in various areas they claim to control — was cou…
(2024-12-08). 10 points on the fall of Bashar al-Assad's Syria. peoplesdispatch.org Lee en español On Sunday, December 8, after over a week of intense fighting between the Syrian government and the terrorist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and its allied factions, who gained control over key cities in the country, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled Syria. The news was announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry which also informed that with his resignation, al-Assad instructed his prime minister to stay in charge of the state to oversee a peaceful transition o…
(2024-12-08). In Damascus, Julani Declares 'Mujahideen' Victorious Against Assad. news.antiwar.com 
Abu Mohammad al-Julani, leader of the al-Qaeda offshoot Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, delivered a victory speech at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, declaring the success of the "mujahideen" against former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who has reportedly fled to Moscow. "Today, Syria is purified, thanks to God almighty," Julani said. "Thanks to God almighty, then thanks …
(2024-12-08). Western-Supported Al Qaeda Invasion Topples Elected Syrian Government. marktanliano.net 
In an ultimate expression of international criminality, Washington and its allies, using al Qaeda and ISIS as proxies, have toppled the elected government in Syria, forcing President al-Assad into exile. This crime represents the anithesis of "freedom and democracy" and instead displays to the world, yet again, that Empire spreads and embraces terror and destruction, …
(2024-12-08). Thirteen Years Ago: The US-NATO-Israel Sponsored Al Qaeda Insurgency in Syria. globalresearch.ca It was not a protest movement, it was an armed insurgency integrated by US-Israeli & allied supported "jihadist" death squads. From Day One, the Islamist "freedom fighters" were supported, trained & equipped by NATO & Turkey's High Command.
(2024-12-08). NJ Anti-Zionist Minyan: Reject IHRA and Attempt to Dictate an End to First Amendment Protected Free Speech at Rutgers University. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: The following statement has been provided by the NJ Anti-Zionist Minyan group in response to attempts by members…
(2024-12-08). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-08). Biden Says Fall of Assad Is a 'Fundamental Act of Justice'. news.antiwar.com President Biden on Sunday celebrated the overthrow of the government of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad by al-Qaeda-linked militants, calling it a "fundamental act of justice." Biden said Assad's allies Russia, Iran, and Hezbollah couldn't defend Syria thanks to US support for Israel and Ukraine. "The upshot of all of this is, for the first …
(2024-12-08). Cancellation of Humanitarian Fundraiser for Gaza by Pro-Israel Owners Prompts Calls to Boycott Palisadium / Riverview Ballroom, Cliffside Park, NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Just 2 days before a scheduled event to raise funds for humanitarian support for the suffering people of Gaza who…
(2024-12-08). South Korea's Conservative Party Blocks Impeachment Vote After Coup Attempt. truthout.org A bid to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived imposition of martial law failed Saturday after lawmakers from his conservative party left the National Assembly chamber and refused to take part in the vote. Supporters of impeachment needed at least eight members of Yoon's People Power Party (PPP) to support removing the president, who apologized to the nation in a… |
(2024-12-08). Assad Is Out, Woke Al-Qaeda Is In. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The empire notches another win.
(2024-12-08). Iran's Nuclear Program Being Monitored by IAEA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said the country's peaceful nuclear activities are under surveillance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
(2024-12-08). South Korea's impeachment fails—what's next? peoplesdispatch.org 
South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol remains in power following a much-anticipated impeachment vote in parliament that was scuttled when the ruling People's Power Party (PPP) boycotted the measure. While a handful of PPP lawmakers ultimately broke ranks to support impeachment, a sufficient majority to pass the measure could not be reached. The impeachment vote was held days after Yoon attempted (and failed) to Opposition parliamentarians have vowed to continue…
(2024-12-08). Assad Is Out, Woke Al-Qaeda Is In. thealtworld.com 
(2024-12-08). Pittsburgh's East End Food Co-op workers are pushing to boycott Israeli goods. mondoweiss.net 
Workers and members of Pittsburgh's East End Food Co-op are calling for a referendum to boycott Israeli-sourced products in the store. They hope their campaign will become a model for co-ops across the country.
(2024-12-08). President Maduro: Venezuela Has Its Own Military Doctrine. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stated that "Venezuela has its own military doctrine, with a strategic and defensive concept," after a meeting with the commanders of the superior tactical units of the Bolivarian National Armed Force (FANB). | In this regard, he emphasized that, through the popular vote, "we assumed the Bolivarian character of our republic. Today we are remembering good memories, 26 years since that victory that opened the paths of the 21st century. | "It was said many times, and so it was, that the Venezuelan 20th century started late," he added, highlighting that the people, with the…
(2024-12-08). My journey in Gaza as an emergency doctor: loss, displacement, and hope. mondoweiss.net 
Over more than a year of war, I have volunteered to help my people in Gaza, wrapping friends and family into shrouds, but also helping bring new life into the world.
(2024-12-08). Teach-In: Centering Palestine, Sun Dec 15 2:30 pm PACC Clifton. fightbackbetter.com Teach-In Registration 12/15/24 | "Teach-In: Centering Palestine" | Location: 388 Lakeview Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011 | There is a parking lot with limited spaces. Street parking is available. | This teach-in will include three educational/informational sessions and you are welcome to attend any/all of the sessions. Registration is required and seats are limited. | We welcome all learners that are high school students, college students, educators, and community members. This event is at…
(2024-12-08). Support Koreans against Yoon! iacenter.org The labor unions and mass organizations of the people of South Korea deserve the support of everyone who wants to struggle against war and dictatorship. They are fighting at this time — Dec. 4, 2024 — to rid the Seoul regime of its autocratic, anti-worker, pro-war President Yoon Seok-Yeol. Nudutdol demonstrates at South Korean Consulate, New York City, Dec. 4, 2024. On Dec. 3 Yoon declared martial law and sent elite troops to seize the National Assembly. His coup attempt failed, and the Congress voted to lift the coup. Yoon's own cabinet members had dissented in fear of defeat, and Yoon was forced to…
(2024-12-08). Damascus Falls to Syrian Opposition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Syrian opposition groups have entered the capital Damascus and taken control of the city's radio and television station and other key buildings with Reuters news agency claiming that President Bashar al-Assad has left the capital.
(2024-12-08). Al-Qaeda-Linked 'Rebels' In Syria Say They 'Love Israel'. popularresistance.org The United States spent billions over years arming and training militants in Syria, many linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. | Current US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan admitted back in 2012 that "AQ [Al-Qaeda] is on our side in Syria". | In late November 2024, armed extremists took over Syria's second-biggest city, Aleppo, in an operation sponsored by NATO member Turkey. | Some of the Al-Qaeda-linked "rebels" that rule the Syrian provinces of Aleppo and Idlib told the Israeli media that they "love Israel". They vowed to establish a new pro-Western regime in Syria.
(2024-12-08). Hamas Accepts Egypt's Post-War Gaza Proposal Amid Ceasefire Talks. popularresistance.org The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on December 6 that it has accepted an Egyptian proposal to form a joint Palestinian social support committee to govern the Gaza Strip after the Israeli genocidal aggression on the besieged enclave ends. | The announcement came after Hamas held in-depth talks in Cairo with the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah), which leads the Palestinian Authority. The talks centered around implementing previously agreed-upon frameworks to achieve Palestinian unity. "Hamas conveyed its approval of an Egyptian proposal for forming a community support comm…
(2024-12-08). Protest Of State Board Of Investment Demands Divestment From Israel. popularresistance.org St. Paul, MN — On December 5, 45 people protested outside of the Minnesota Senate Building in 15-degree weather to demand that members of the board vote to divest the state of Minnesota from investments in Israel. The protest, held ahead of the board's December 10 meeting, was organized by the Free Palestine Coalition. | Andrew Josefchak, a member of the MN Anti-War Committee, spoke to the crowd, "Minnesota's State Board of Investment invests $5.4 billion of our money in genocide and apartheid. That's $5.4 billion of a pension fund that union workers across Minnesota bargained for, fought hard for, waged st…
(2024-12-08). Judges deny Knesset speaker's request to change Netanyahu trial testimony timing. haaretz.com The judges ruled that the prime minister will testify as scheduled, except for a short delay in Wednesday's testimony, after Amir Ohana asked that his testimony be coordinated with him…
(2024-12-08). Netanyahu orders IDF to take control of Syrian buffer zone with Israel, as prior 'agreement has collapsed'. haaretz.com The buffer zone on the Israeli-Syrian border has been demilitarized since 1974, though it remains unknown if rebel groups in the area will maintain the agreement. Israeli troops are ordered to use deterrent fire if the border fence is approached…
(2024-12-08). From Putin to Assad's army — and then to Hezbollah: These are the Russian weapons found in Lebanon. haaretz.com An analysis of weapons captured in Lebanon shows that Hezbollah received advanced arms from Russia via the Syrian military…
(2024-12-08). Biden: Fall of Assad regime 'direct result of Israeli blows' against Iran, Hezbollah. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Israeli forces deploy in Syrian buffer zone on Israeli border ‚ñ SYRIA: Rebel coalition says will complete transfer of power to a transitional governing body with full executive powers ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages kill six, health ministry says ‚ñ GAZA: Mother of Gaza hostage says Israel 'going for a partial deal' that'll 'sentence to death' hostages left behind…
(2024-12-08). Militants take Damascus as President Assad's government falls. presstv.ir The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to President Bashar al-Assad's rule over the Arab country after the militant group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed and captured the capital Damascus.
(2024-12-08). Militants storm Iranian embassy in Damascus after fall of Syrian govt. presstv.ir Foreign-backed militants, led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), ransacked the Iranian embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus after the government of President Bashar al-Assad fell.
(2024-12-08). Tel Aviv in 'direct contact' with militants in Syria: Israeli media. presstv.ir The Israeli media have revealed that the regime is in "direct contact" with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) armed group in Syria, which spearheaded an insurgency that led to the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government in Damascus.
(2024-12-08). HTS militants take Damascus as President Assad's government falls. presstv.ir The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to President Bashar al-Assad's rule over the Arab country after the militant group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed and captured the capital Damascus.
(2024-12-08). Iran: Only Syrian people must decide Syria's fate without foreign meddling. presstv.ir Iran says only the people of Syria can decide the country's fate without any destructive foreign meddling.
(2024-12-08). Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia talked about the latest regional developments at a meeting in Qatar.
(2024-12-08). Arab States, Astana Guarantors Warn of Syria's Descent into Chaos, Terrorism. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign ministers from major Arab states, alongside Iran, Russia, and Turkey, have urged the immediate launch of a political process in Syria to prevent further instability, bloodshed, and a resurgence of terrorism.
(2024-12-08). Iran Emphasizes Syrian People's Role in Deciding Country's Future. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's policy of respecting Syria's unity, territorial integrity and national sovereignty, stressing that only Syrians can decide the future of their country.
(2024-12-08). Iran's Envoy, Embassy Staffers in Syria Safe: Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the country's ambassador and the embassy staff members in Damascus are safe after the fall of the Syrian government.
(2024-12-08). BRICS News Digest for the previous week. tvbrics.com 
We will tell you what has happened in economics, politics, culture, science and education in the BRICS countries…
(2024-12-08). India expands global access for MSMEs with post office export centres. tvbrics.com 
This scheme aims to simplify access to international markets for artisans, weavers, and craftsmen…
france24.com (2024-12-08). Assad ally Russia says 'terrorist group' cannot be allowed to run Syria"It's inadmissible to allow the terrorist group to take control of territory in violation of agreements," Lavrov said, citing a 2015 UN Security Council Resolution which he said "strongly reiterated sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of the Syrian Arab Republic".
apnews.com (2024-12-08). Trump says US should stay out of fighting in Syria as opposition forces gainPresident-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military should stay out of the fast-escalating conflict in Syria, where a dramatic rebel offensive reached the capital and threatened the rule of Syria's Russian- and Iranian-allied president. "THIS IS NOT OUR FIGHT," Trump declared on social media.
(2024-12-08). Indonesia pioneers B40 Biodiesel Programme to cut carbon emissions by 40 million tonnes. tvbrics.com 
The new scheme sets a compelling example for other countries seeking to balance economic growth with environmental responsibilit…
(2024-12-08). Nearly 300 eastern white white storks are spotted in China. tvbrics.com 
White stork is under the highest category of protection in China…
(2024-12-08). Trump genuflects to Genocide Joe, pushes "hell" for Gaza. electronicintifada.net Amnesty International slams Israel, faces expected criticism.
(2024-12-08). Celebrations in Damascus as Syrian opposition declares end of al-Assad rule. aljazeera.com Crowds gather at a main square after opposition fighters seize Syrian capital.
(2024-12-08). Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria's Damascus. aljazeera.com Syrian rebels have taken over the Presidential Palace in Damascus as Bashar al-Assad's whereabouts remain unknown.
(2024-12-08). Ex-Syrian PM to supervise state bodies until transition, al-Julani says. aljazeera.com Bashar al-Assad-appointed Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali says gov't ready to 'extend its hand' to opposition.
(2024-12-08). Opposition fighters declare Syria's Damascus 'liberated', al-Assad ousted. aljazeera.com Opposition forces declare Syria free of al-Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country.
(2024-12-08). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,018. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,018th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-08). UN's Syria envoy expresses 'cautious hope' after al-Assad's fall. aljazeera.com Geir Pedersen says Syria is at a 'watershed moment', acknowledges 'immense' challenges ahead.
(2024-12-08). What happened in Syria? How did al-Assad fall? aljazeera.com Opposition forces have taken control of the capital after a significant offensive. Here is how it unravelled.
(2024-12-08). World reacts to Bashar al-Assad's fall, capture of Syria's Damascus. aljazeera.com Opposition fighters' lightning advance into the capital marks a historic turning point for the country.
(2024-12-08). Celebrations in Damascus as Assad regime falls. aljazeera.com People celebrated in the streets of Damascus after Syria's opposition fighters toppled the Assad regime.
(2024-12-08). Opposition fighters on state TV say Syria 'has been liberated'. aljazeera.com Syrian opposition fighters have spoken on state TV to say that 'the regime of tyrant Basar al-Assad has been toppled'.
(2024-12-08). Overjoyed Syrian opposition supporters interrupt Al Jazeera live report. aljazeera.com Syrian opposition supporters interrupted Al Jazeera reporter Zeina Khodr with cheers of victory during her live report.
(2024-12-08). Syrian PM 'ready to support transition of power'. aljazeera.com Syrian Prime Minster Mohammed al-Jalali says he's ready to support a transition of power.
(2024-12-08). Israel's war on Gaza — Fatima Bhutto and Dominique de Villepin. aljazeera.com Fatima Bhutto and former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin on the global response to Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-12-08). Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1. aljazeera.com Hosts level 1-1 on the third day after India slump to 175 all out in the second of the 5-match Border-Gavaskar series.
(2024-12-08). England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series. aljazeera.com Visitors secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match series despite Blundell's defiant century in New Zealand's second innings.
(2024-12-08). LA Galaxy beat NY Red Bulls 2-1 to lift MLS Cup for the sixth time. aljazeera.com Galaxy end their 10-year trophy drought with a record-extending sixth title, thanks to goals from Paintsil and Joveljic.
(2024-12-08). Ghana's former President John Mahama wins election. aljazeera.com Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concedes defeat, congratulates former President John Mahama.
(2024-12-08). Sergey Lavrov on Syria, Ukraine, and Russia's global strategy. aljazeera.com Russian foreign minister discusses Syria's crisis, Ukraine conflict and Moscow's role in global diplomacy at Doha Forum.
(2024-12-08). Joyous celebrations across Syria after al-Assad's fall. aljazeera.com Syrian opposition fighters have declared that the country has been "liberated" after they stormed the capital.
(2024-12-08). South Korea's Unsuccessful Self-Coup Could Complicate America's "Pivot (Back) to Asia" globalresearch.ca The world is trying to make sense of South Korea's
(2024-12-08). Here's What Has To Happen To Prevent Post-Assad Syria From Collapsing. thealtworld.com Post-Assad Syria is on the brink of all-out collapse that could turn it into the world's largest hotbed of terrorism if this process isn't soon averted. | The epic collapse of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) over the past ten days and Assad's cowardly flight from Damascus early Sunday morning herald the dawn of a new Syria. The most immediate risk is that the entire country collapses just like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya before it. That could create a black hole of instability from which innumerable global terrorist threats could emerge. Here's what has to happen to prevent post-Assad Syria from experiencing that dar…
(2024-12-08). No Nuclear War: A Call To Reason live. youtube.com 
Join The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal, Anya Parampil, and many others — including Scott Ritter, Lawrence Wilkerson, Garland Nixon, Dennis Kucinich — at No Nuclear War: A Call To Reason Live, an event at Washington DC's National Press Club to highlight the dangers of nuclear war…
(2024-12-08). The worth of Palestinian lives. iacenter.org By Susan Abulhawa December 6, 2024 The following remarks by Palestinian-American writer and activist Susan Abulhawa were delivered during a debate sponsored by the Oxford Union, Nov. 28, 2024, on the motion: "This house believes Israel is an apartheid state responsible for genocide." The motion was carried by an overwhelming majority of 278-59. Most members of the Union are students at Oxford University in Oxford, England. Abulhawa addressing pro-Palestine rally in Philadelphia, April 12, 2018. Photo: Joe Piette During the often raucous and heated debate, the society's President Ebrahim Osman-Mowaby, who chaired…
(2024-12-08). The Problem With Joe And Hunter. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden was inevitable and inevitably controversial. Hunter Biden is the quintessential nepotism baby, the recipient of privileges such as being appointed to the board of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company. Burisma paid him $50,000 per month for doing nothing other than existing with the last name Biden. The younger Biden was the butt of jokes for years, a cocaine addict who somehow managed to never have any interaction with the criminal justice system and who achieved nothing without an assist from his father.
(2024-12-08). China Sanctions 13 US Companies in Response to Weapons Sales to Taiwan. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-08). China: Journalists discuss impact of harmful information and media's role during humanitarian crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). Comicomment: Manila risks itself as a U.S. pawn in the South China Sea. ecns.cn The Philippines deployed coast guard vessels, official ships and fishing boats to intrude into Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao on Dec. 4. Under the pretext of protecting fishing activities, the Philippine has actually engaged in infringement and provocation.
(2024-12-08). Of Critical Minerals and Atomic Bombs: The Conquest of the Congo. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-08). What to Take Underground. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-08). In the West Law Is Being Separated from Truth and Justice. thealtworld.com The Biden regimes discussion of "preemptive" pardons for Tony Fauci, Adam Schiff, and Liz Cheney is the Biden regime's admission that these people have committed felonies in their efforts to destroy Donald Trump and that Fauci by lying about the safety and protection of the Covid "vaccine" is liable for mass murder and health damage to millions of people worldwide. He is also liable for funding illegal biowarfare research in both US and Chinese laboratories. | In effect, the preemptive pardons would be convictions that escape punishment. | Normally, a pardon from a president or governor comes after a conviction a…
(2024-12-08). Nursing Home Industry Is Pushing Trump to Rescind Biden's Safe Staffing Mandate. truthout.org COVID's rampage through the country's nursing homes killed more than 172,000 residents and spurred the biggest industry reform in decades: a mandate that homes employ a minimum number of nurses. But with President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, the industry is ramping up pressure to kill that requirement before it takes effect, leaving thousands of residents in homes too… |
(2024-12-08). Biden Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Weapons for Ukraine. news.antiwar.com On Saturday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the US would be providing Ukraine with a new weapons package worth nearly $1 billion. The package, which is worth $988 million, is being provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which allows the US to purchase weapons for Ukraine. The According to the Pentagon, the weapons …
(2024-12-08). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill 44 Palestinians in 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday that Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip killed 44 Palestinians and wounded 74 more over the previous 24-hour period as the daily US-backed slaughter continues. The ministry only counts dead and wounded Palestinians brought to hospitals and morgues. "There are still a number of victims under the rubble and on …
(2024-12-08). Kremlin: Armed Groups Have Guaranteed the Security of Russian Bases in Syria. news.antiwar.com
(2024-12-08). "ÄêUnlocking Chinese Cities"ÄëChasing rockets in Wenchang: Experience cosmic-level romance. ecns.cn
(2024-12-08). Israeli Shelling Damages Gaza Hospital, Halts Surgeries. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Israel killed 18 Palestinian journalists in November: Rights group. presstv.ir A Palestinian rights organization says 18 journalists were killed in Gaza by Israeli military forces in November.
(2024-12-08). The mounting dangers of Arab-Israeli women in prostitution — brought on by the Gaza war. haaretz.com The war made the situation of Arab-Israeli women in prostitution even more dire. And they are not the only victims: 'Some 30 percent of those who turn to us are Arab men in prostitution,' says Natalie Farah, head of Arab society unit at Lo Omdot Me'negged organization…
(2024-12-08). Settlement revival? Military entrenchment? A look into Israel's long term Gaza plans. haaretz.com
(2024-12-08). Gaza journalist Bisan Owda in FT's 'most influential women' list. newarab.com 
FT says she has been listed for "vividly documenting their plight under Israel's offensive". | Since the start of Israel's war, the journalist, along with many others, gained notoriety for following the assault on social media, with videos typically beginning with the phrase "I'm still alive". | The publication also mentions that Owda was named for "highlighting every aspect of the catastro…
(2024-12-08). Israel shelling of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital disrupts services. newarab.com 
Palestinian health officials said on Sunday that Israeli forces had shelled the Hussam Abu Safiya, director of the hospital, one of only three barely operational on the northern edge of the enclave, said the facility was hit by around 100 tank shells and bombs, wounding sev…
(2024-12-08). Glenn Greenwald: Americans Rail Against Healthcare Industry After CEO's Murder. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-08). For Bibi, the Road to Tehran Goes Through Damascus. Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca Syria is an indispensable part of Israel's ambitious plan to remake the Middle East. The country sits at the heart of the region and serves as both a critical landbridge for the transport of weaponry and foot-soldiers from Iran to …
(2024-12-08). Video: Pentagon "War Games". Ruebek and Churya Attack America. globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-08). Is World War III About to Start or Has It Already? globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-08). Zbigniew Brzezinski: How to Justify a "Defensive War" against Iran? Transcript of Testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. globalresearch.ca Editor's Note
| : | We bring to the attention of our readers the complete transcript of [the late] Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski's statement to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee [February 1, 2007, chaired by Sen.Joe Biden] , as well as the …
(2024-12-08). Psychotronic and Electromagnetic Weapons: Remote Control of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | This incisive article by Mojmir Babajek predicted more than 10 years ago, what is happening today, namely the development of informational weapons and the remote control of the human brain. | It …
(2024-12-08). The Smoking Gun: Who Started the War? Was It Russia or Was It US-NATO? NATO Confirms That the Ukraine "War Started in 2014" globalresearch.ca [First published on August 27, 2023. Slight change in the title of the article.] | Author's Update: | A NATO Summit Meeting in Montreal: | The smoking gun: Who Started the War. Was it Russia or US-NATO? | The answer comes from the Horse's …
(2024-12-08). 83 Years of Lies: President Franklin Roosevelt Told Public Pearl Harbor Was a Surprise Attack—However There Is Considerable Evidence Demonstrating Government Foreknowledge. globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-08). Social media comes through after murder of US healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. thecanary.co 
On Thursday 5 December, a masked shooter killed Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare, in New York. Unsurprisingly, but to social media's amusement, many people across the US have been discovering that condolences are very much an out-of-network benefit. One TikTok user commented: I'm sorry, prior authorization is required for thoughts and prayers My personal […] | By
(2024-12-08). From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-08). Syria: ICRC calls on safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). UNRWA slams Israel over global disinformation campaign. newarab.com 
The UN's "Do you support humanitarian aid free of terror?" rea…
(2024-12-08). Iran says pursuing its civilian nuclear program under IAEA supervision. presstv.ir The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has emphasized that the country's peaceful nuclear program is "fully transparent" and conducted under the continuous monitoring of the UN nuclear agency.
(2024-12-08). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-08). Afghanistan: Helping a record number of children with cerebral palsy. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). How did Left parties achieve major victories in India's Indigenous regions? peoplesdispatch.org Two major left parties in India, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, recorded significant electoral advances in the country's Indigenous dominated region in recent state elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand. | The left parties won three seats (one in Maharashtra and two in Jharkhand) in total, despite hostile and adverse conditions created by the ruling Hindu supremacist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), through the alleged misuse of institutions and money. | CPI(M)'s candidate Vinod Nikole won from Dahanu in Maharashtra. CPI(M) was contesting just…
(2024-12-08). A Murder on the Streets Has Fear Rising in the Suites. inequality.org
(2024-12-08). Biden administration announces new $1bn military aid for Ukraine. presstv.ir The Pentagon chief has announced a new $1bn military aid package for Ukraine, adding to the United States' ongoing efforts to support Kiev amid its protracted conflict with Russia in the waning days of President Joe Biden's administration.
(2024-12-08). Trump's Pro-Israel Dream Team: Patel Nomination Caps Hawkish Cabinet. scheerpost.com 
By Kit Klarenberg / MintPressNews On November 30, Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director. A staunch MAGA activist and loyalist with significant standing in Trump's orbit, Patel aligns closely with the president-elect on both domestic and foreign policy matters. Indeed, he appears to struggle to pinpoint areas of disagreement with Trump's agenda. Patel …
(2024-12-08). Canada's Complicity In Slaughter of Palestinians. youtube.com Canadian Senator Yuen Pau Woo condemned Canada's complicity in the "slaughter of Palestinians" and criticized the anti-Arab racism in Canadian society.
(2024-12-08). US empire and Israel win in Syria, but NATO superpower Turkey has other ideas. thecanary.co Bashar al-Assad has finally fled Syria. Since 2011, he had dug in as a proxy war developed against him. But 2024 was the year when his luck ran out. And it's a big victory for the US empire and its junior partner in Israel. NATO's second-biggest army, however, isn't too happy about the situation. So […] | By
(2024-12-08). Bipartisan Plan to "Reform" Energy Permits Is a Brazen Giveaway to Fossil Fuels. truthout.org This summer, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Senators Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and John Barrasso (R-Wyoming) to expedite the permitting of energy infrastructure cleared the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. A similar bill is being considered by the House Committee on Natural Resources. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) reportedly wants to bring the Manchin… |
(2024-12-08). 'No Nuclear War': 7 December at The National Press Club. gilbertdoctorow.com What is the value of the Opposition in the USA and Europe in preventing a looming nuclear war? A look at The National Press Club event organized by Scott Ritter yesterday provides some answers. The 'No Nuclear War' proceedings in Washington, D.C. on 7 December (Pearl Harbor Day in the United States) will no doubt …
(2024-12-08). Turkey Takes Aleppo. orinocotribune.com 
By Justin Podur — Dec 4, 2024 | After years of equivocation, Turkey colludes with the US and Israel to join the genocide coalition, attacking Syria at a crucial moment. | Editorial Note: This article wrote 4 days before Orinoco Tribune reprinting, analyzes the Syria situation using a chronological approach. It was written before the radical change of escenario reported on Sunday, December 8, with the resignation of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, however it still provides an important historical background about the imperialist regime change operation affecting Syria in recent history. | Historical backgro…
(2024-12-08). Palestinian Authority Clashes With Resistance Fighters in West Bank. orinocotribune.com Gunfights erupted in Jenin in the north of the occupied West Bank between Palestinian resistance fighters and Palestinian Authority security forces following alleged theft of vehicles belonging to the Palestinian Authority. | The intense exchanges of fire began around 9: 30 PM local time (1930 GMT) on Thursday, December 5, and followed the deployment of PA security forces around the Jenin refugee camp, which is adjacent to the city and a stronghold for Palestinian resistance groups operating in the territory. | Witnesses reported that the Palestinian security forces set up roadblocks on routes leaving the camp.
(2024-12-08). Mercosur and European Union Sign Free Trade Agreement (+Trump). orinocotribune.com 
After 25 years of negotiations, the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union finally signed a free trade agreement. It was signed on Friday, December 6, at the Mercosur presidents' summit in Montevideo, Uruguay, just seven weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration as the US president. | Amid forecasts of a new era of trade restrictions upon the arrival of Donald Trump, many analysts agree that the EU is moving strategically to finalize the agreement to cover the trade loses that it might suffer, given Trump's aggressive tone towards Europe. However, the agreement will need to be ratified by the par…
(2024-12-08). Secular-Socialist & Nehru-Mujib: Identical Stance by Rulers in Dhaka and Delhi. orinocotribune.com By Amal Sarkar — 2024 | The rise of Islamic fundamentalism in Bangladesh is harmful for India, but for Hindutva forces it may prove beneficial. | On November 25, the Supreme Court dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the inclusion of the words 'socialist' and 'secular' in the preamble to the Constitution of India. These petitions were filed in 2020 i.e., after 44 years of addition of these words in the Constitution. | The petitioners challenged the authority of the government to amend the Preamble to the Constitution. Among the petitioners, the two prominent ones are Subramanian Swamy and advoca…
(2024-12-08). Human Rights = Right to Live!: SanctionsKill! webinar Dec. 10. iacenter.org December 6, 2024 This article is based on a mass email sent out by the Sanctions Kill! campaign. Join us Tuesday, Dec. 10, in person or by zoom for a program on "Solidarity with People-Centered Human Rights," at 6: 30 p.m. ET / 3: 30 p.m. PT at Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20005. On International Human Rights Day, Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024, learn how U.S. sanctions violate human rights, with speakers from Palestine and diplomats from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Also speaking will be representatives of the Sanctions Kill / Americas Without Sanctions Campaign and Zone of Peace. Human Rights…
(2024-12-08). The law is an ass — as another Palestine Action activist is found GUILTY of disrupting genocide. thecanary.co After two trials this week in Manchester, two Palestine Action activists remain steadfast in their resistance to complicity in genocide, despite having been handed 'Guilty' verdicts on criminal damage charges — all other charges against them having been dropped. Palestine Action: trial number one in Manchester On Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December at Manchester […] | By
(2024-12-08). Made in Ethiopia—or anywhere else in the world. wsws.org Shot over four years before and during the pandemic, Made in Ethiopia shows the impact of this first industrial park that hosts 103 companies producing cement, ceramics, aluminium, and fast fashion and employs 20,000 people, at a time of profound crisis.
(2024-12-08). Despite Stellantis' broken promises, auto workers keep up the fight. peoplesdispatch.org On December 1, Portuguese business executive Carlos Tavares abruptly resigned as CEO of one of the largest auto manufacturers in the world. On December 2, the United Auto Workers (UAW), one of the largest unions in the country, issued a In 2023, autoworkers across the United States went on a historic strike against the three largest automakers in the United States:…
(2024-12-08). Iran, Iraq Vow Support For Syria During Tripartite Summit In Baghdad. popularresistance.org Tehran and Baghdad expressed support for Syria on 6 December during a press conference to discuss the recent expansion of extremist groups across the country, following meetings between the foreign ministers of the three states in the Iraqi capital. | "There is an international duty to fight terrorism in Syria," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during the press conference. The foreign minister thanked Baghdad for hosting the tripartite meeting in the Iraqi capital, where he "held important meetings with the presidencies in Iraq in which he talked about relations between the two countries and the situa…
(2024-12-08). Iraqi Militias Brace for Israeli Strikes and Possible Regime Change. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Reuters: Syrian Army Command Says Assad's Rule Has Ended. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-08). Russia: Stop the criminal prosecution of Zarema Musayeva. fidh.org
(2024-12-08). President Assad left Syria, gave orders for peaceful power transition: Russia. presstv.ir Russia says Bashar al-Assad decided to leave Syria as a result of negotiations with "a number of participants in the armed conflict."
(2024-12-08). Arab states, peace talk guarantors warn against Syria's 'slipping into chaos, terrorism'. presstv.ir Major Arab states and peace talk guarantors warn against Syria's decline into "chaos and terrorism."
(2024-12-08). After Assad's stunning collapse, Israel should no longer fear Putin. haaretz.com The main reason Israeli officials had stated for rejecting calls to more openly stand with Ukraine was Russia's presence in Syria. But now, with Assad's fall and Russia's total retreat, it is truly irrelevant…
(2024-12-08). A closer look at the latest situation in Syria. ummid.com The HTS invasion of Aleppo in recent days was carried out at the expense of the Syrian regime's army, backed by Iranian and Russian forces.
(2024-12-08). Putin and Xi and Iran The Unready. thealtworld.com The third front that Washington opened against Russia had immediate success. | Putin's inability to ever finish a task has cost him Syria. Now only Iran and Saudi Arabia stand between Israel and Israel's goal of Greater Israel. The Saudis having witnessed Russia and Iran's inattention and inability to act might reestablish the petrodollar in exchange for American protection. Iran and Hezbollah having pissed away the strategic initiative will be the next to fall. The neoconservati…
(2024-12-08). Assad and Family Are in Moscow. smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-12-08). For Those Who "Grieve". smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-12-08). Soviet Military Adviser… smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-12-08). Well, Arab Militaries… smoothiex12.blogspot.com I want to remind AGAIN about the article by Colonel Atkine ⚪
(2024-12-08). What You Need To Know. smoothiex12.blogspot.com About the genesis of Syria's fall. And Arab militaries. Sunnis want Sharia and nothing could be done about it. But that also will ensure them staying backward and poor. Most Arab generals upon receiving their stars should immediately wear the sticker ⚪ their price. The pattern has been confirmed.
(2024-12-08). The Conflicted Transformation of CAW-Unifor: A Review of Shifting Gears. socialistproject.ca 
(2024-12-08). Brief reflections on the long period of socialist orientation of the Syrian Arab Republic, 1971 — 2024. unitedworldint.com
(2024-12-08). Brief reflections on the long period of socialist orientation of the Syrian Arab Republic, 1971 — 2024. uwidata.com By Davide Rossi The history of Syria for over half a century has been marked by a clear socialist orientation and in its first twenty years, also of strong cooperation and collaboration with the Soviet Union. This went to the point that Muhammad Ahmed Faris was the first Arab cosmonaut, participating in the Intercosmos space …
(2024-12-08). SAA expected to return to 100% flight schedule. sanews.gov.za SAA expected to return to 100% flight schedule | South African Airways' (SAA) flight schedule is expected to be back to 100% from today following a strike at the State-owned airline. | Flights were disrupted this week when a reported 100 pilots embarked on industrial action — demanding a higher salary increase. | Now, the airline said negotiations had reached a resolution, with a total salary increase of 9.47% agreed to. | Interim SAA Chief Executive, John Lamola ,said: "As part of the agreement that broke the deadlock in wage negotiations, engagements on a continuous enterprise improvement programme will c…
(2024-12-08). Wage stagnation: The real threat to Social Security. iacenter.org By Lallan Schoenstein December 5, 2024 This article was published Nov. 30, 2024, by Struggle for Socialism/La lucha por el socialismo. (struggle-la-lucha.org) We publish it with permission of the author. A protest rally during the Great Depression, Jan. 19, 1931. No matter what they say about the U.S. economy, finding a job to support yourself is tough when you are starting out. Finding rewarding and meaningful work is an even greater challenge for most. If you are that lucky, you're preoccupied with paying off student loans and having enough money to travel or afford your own home. Thinking about a secure future…
(2024-12-08). Judiciary silent on fate of three female Judges. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has remained tight-lipped on three female Judges who are embroiled in different issues in and outside the country. The three Judges include Supreme Court Lady Justice Esther Kisaakye who fled the country over what her lawyers at KBW Advocates said were threats to her life. Her troubles began …
(2024-12-08). Unions Brace Themselves as Trump Prepares to Defang Labor Board. truthout.org In November, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) sided with Amazon workers in ruling that it is illegal to force workers to attend mandatory anti-union propaganda sessions, upending a doctrine of U.S. labor law that has existed since 1948. The anti-union propaganda sessions, which are formally referred to as "captive audience meetings" are a controversial practice that has long been… |
(2024-12-08). Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Air Pollutant. Can We Stop It? truthout.org In a world flush with hazardous air pollutants, there is one that causes far more cancer than any other, one that is so widespread that nobody in the United States is safe from it. It is a chemical so pervasive that a new analysis by ProPublica found it exposes everyone to elevated risks of developing cancer no matter where they live. And perhaps most worrisome, it often poses the greatest… |
(2024-12-08). More than 16 million people in poverty in UK, including one in three children. wsws.org The Social Metrics Commission's data is more accurate and detailed than the UK government's current definition of poverty, which measures only average income and housing costs.
(2024-12-08). Climate alarmists score an own goal: Bovaer's major route of excretion is CO2. expose-news.com The drug Bovaer which is described as a feed additive for dairy cows to "reduce emissions" has been disclosed as consisting of three ingredients: silicon dioxide, propylene glycol and 3-nitrooxypropanol ("3-NOP"). Writing …
(2024-12-08). Experts with Feet of Clay. expose-news.com Most experts' opinions are bought and paid for. This isn't a new phenomenon. Dr. Vernon Coleman, having at one time been described as a "leading expert" in mass media, gives his insights …
(2024-12-08). The Dementia Myth. expose-news.com Doctors in Britain are paid a large cash bonus every time they diagnose dementia. Dr. Vernon Coleman believes the practice is designed to get rid of the elderly. "I suspect that many …
(2024-12-08). Map shows thousands of geoengineering projects worldwide. expose-news.com An interactive world map, developed by ETC Group and Heinrich Bà∂ll Foundation, has shed light on the widespread nature of geoengineering experiments aimed at altering the climate. The map identifies over 1,700 …
(2024-12-08). How the right lost interest in climate change. leftfootforward.org As right-wing populist movements gain ground, we're witnessing a deliberate undermining of climate science and policy at a time when extreme weather events, such as floods that claimed hundreds of lives in Spain and hurricanes that ravaged communities in Florida, confirm the need for urgent and bold action.
(2024-12-08). Biden's Energy Department races to get cleantech money out before Trump takes office. grist.org 
When prominent entrepreneur Jigar Shah took over as head of the Energy Department's Loan Programs Office in 2021, he had one primary mission: to get " Now the office, which offers financing to clean energy technologies that struggle to borrow from banks and received a huge boost of money from the Inflation Reduction Act, is rushing to do just that before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in Janua…
(2024-12-08). Panguna human rights report fuels Bougainville demands for Rio Tinto-funded mine clean-up. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Stefan Armbruster in Brisbane The first large-scale environmental impact assessment of Rio Tinto's abandoned Panguna mine in Papua New Guinea has found local communities face life-threatening risks from its legacy. The independent study was initiated after frustrated landowners in PNG's Autonomous Region of Bougainville took their longstanding grievances against Rio Tinto to the Australian…
(2024-12-08). Trump finalizes far-right cabinet of MAGA 'loyalists.'. iacenter.org By Otis Grotewohl December 5, 2024 President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing cabinet selections before the inauguration date of Jan. 20, 2025. The most recent appointments blend in with the earlier announcements of villainous warmongers, racists, sexual predators and fascist ideologues. Los Angeles protest against President-elect Donald Trump, November 2024. New cabinet announcements appear to be eclectic and contradictory. For example, while many of the selections are former and current Congress members, corporate lawyers and business executives, other choices include far-right conspiracy theorists. The most co…
(2024-12-08). A measure of genuine fear of Allah connected to establishing justice. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] said: ŸäŸéŸÄŸ∞Ÿìÿ£ŸéŸäŸëŸè€ÅŸéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ°Ÿéÿߟ֟éŸÜŸèŸàÿßŸí ŸÉŸèŸàŸÜŸèŸàÿߟ&iacu…
(2024-12-08). Radicalization and Stability — A Brief Dialogue with David Ben Basat. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, said: ŸàŸéŸÑŸéÿß ÿ™Ÿèÿ¨ŸéŸ∞ÿØŸêŸÑŸèŸàŸìÿ߀ü ÿ£ŸéŸáŸíŸÑŸé Ÿ±ŸÑŸíŸÉŸêÿ™ŸéŸ∞ÿ®Ÿê ÿ•ŸêŸÑŸëŸé&yu…
(2024-12-08). Alleged illegal miners rescued at Mpumalanga mine. sanews.gov.za Alleged illegal miners rescued at Mpumalanga mine | At least 153 alleged illegal miners have been brought to the surface by police during an operation at an abandoned mine, South Mine, in Sabie, Mpumalanga. | Some three bodies were also retrieved during the four-day operation. | "No injuries were reported during the operation, both amongst the individuals brought to the surface and the law enforcement personnel involved. | "The diverse team involved in the operation included stakeholders from a mining company, security companies, government departments such as the SAPS, Department of Home Affairs, Department of H…
(2024-12-08). Godongwana welcomes IDC CEO appointment. sanews.gov.za Godongwana welcomes IDC CEO appointment | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has expressed confidence in the appointment of Mmakgoshi Lekhethe as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). | Lekhethe is currently the Deputy Director-General of Asset and Liability Management at the National Treasury and will become the IDC's first female CEO. | She first joined National Treasury in 1996. | "Ms Lekhethe is an accomplished public servant and a proven leader. She has a proven track record and is without a doubt a benefit to any organisation. She has served the National Treasury for…
(2024-12-08). Men: Unite against GBVF and child abuse. sanews.gov.za Men: Unite against GBVF and child abuse | Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on men to work together to fight the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and the abuse of children in South Africa. | The Deputy President was speaking during the National Men's Parliament held in Cape Town on Saturday. | The men's sector of the South African National AIDS Council – Civil Society Forum (SANAC CSF) held the biennial Men's Parliament,, in partnership with the National Men's Forum South Africa, SAfAIDS, and various stakeholders working with men and boys, on Friday and Saturday. | "We must be committ…
(2024-12-08). Over 250 days without load shedding. sanews.gov.za Over 250 days without load shedding | Eskom has now reached more than 250 days without implementing load shedding — resulting in year-on-year diesel cost savings of nearly R17 billion. | "The investment in the Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield consistent results, with load shedding suspended for 254 consecutive days since 26 March 2024. | "This achievement reflects the ongoing success of comprehensive structural improvements within the coal-fired fleet, reinforcing Eskom's commitment to providing a reliable energy supply, enabling economic growth, and promoting long-term sustainability," Eskom sa…
(2024-12-08). President Ramaphosa to visit Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to visit Mpumalanga | President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to embark on a multifaceted two-day visit to Mpumalanga. | The visit is to commence on Tuesday, where he is expected to meet with the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Committee and undertake the second phase of the Welisizwe Rural Bridges Handover. | "President Ramaphosa will commence his Mpumalanga visit on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 with a meeting with the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive. | "The meeting will be the third engagement between the national and provincial cabinets following the recent second session with the provincial governm…
(2024-12-08). Americans Hate Their Private Health Insurance. progressivehub.net BRANKO MARCETIC | JACOBIN…
(2024-12-08). Coalition Offensive Brings Down Assad in 12 Days. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Iran's Uranium Enrichment Near Bomb-Grade Raises Alarm. themedialine.org
(2024-12-08). Pakistani Security Forces Kill 22 'Terrorists' in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Operations. themedialine.org
(2024-12-08). Palestinian Film Wins Top Prize at Marrakech Film Festival. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Hamas Releases New Video of Israeli Hostage Matan Zangauker. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Report: Iranian Embassy in Damascus Stormed After Assad's Fall. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Thousands Freed as Syrian Prisons Open. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Delicately Telling the Stories of the Children of October 7 in New Film. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men. pressenza.com 
Manila Symphony Orchestra and MSO Chorale presented the Majesty of Christmas: | December 5, 2024. An evening of yuletide music that resonated, reverberated, and enchanted the audience with the spirit of Christmas. Yes, the Christmas spirit filled the air with songs, melodies, and music, full of renewed hope, joy, and renewal. | The venue. St Micheal, the Archangel Church. Under the baton of Maestro Marlon Chen, together with Solo Violinist Alessio Benvenuti, Tenor Soloist Malvin Macasaet, Baritenor Soloist Ruzzel Clemeno, Soprano Angeli Benipayo, and the 16-member MSO Chorale, a careful selection of yul…
(2024-12-08). Swift Rebel Advance Topples Assad Regime. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). No, Vox, Measuring Burps and Farts Will Not Save the Planet. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-12-08). Israel launches foray into Syrian soil after Damascus falls to militant groups. presstv.ir The Israeli regime forces have launched a foray into Syrian soil and entered the southwestern city of Quneitra near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights after militant groups took control of the Arab country.
(2024-12-08). Iran condemns militants' attack on its embassy in Damascus. presstv.ir Iran denounces the attack by foreign-backed militants on its embassy in the Syrian capital Damascus.
(2024-12-08). Regional states voice support for 'free will' of Syrians but warn of chaos. presstv.ir Most of the regional nations have warned that Syria must not be allowed to descend into chaos.
(2024-12-08). Biden's show in Africa at Europe's expense. strategic-culture.su Will desperation lead the U.S. to internationalist brotherhood, or to accelerated rapine and plunder? | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | From n…
(2024-12-08). Conservadores ocidentais encontram asilo na Federaàßà£o Russa. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-08). In Italia cresce l'odio per l'Occidente, mentre l'economia crolla a picco. strategic-culture.su L'opinione pubblico in Italia sta peggiorando, cosਠcome lo stato dell'economia del paese. Cosa succederà dopo? | Segue nostro Non c'è niente da ridere | Ci ha pensato
(2024-12-08). South Korea's martial law fiasco: Legitimation crisis in the imperial vassal state. strategic-culture.su KJ NOH | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the wake of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's 6-hour coup, Western pundits have opined that t…
(2024-12-08). Revamp Your Routine: Supercharge Your Walks for Maximum Health Benefits. devdiscourse.com In London, a recent study highlights that a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can significantly lower the risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer. With a few adjustments, walking can provide even greater benefits.
(2024-12-08). Assad's Era Ends: Rebels Seize Key Syrian Cities. devdiscourse.com In a staggering development, reports indicate that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule has effectively ended as rebels have taken control of Damascus and Homs.
(2024-12-08). Tragic Fratricide: Police Personnel Found Dead in Udhampur. devdiscourse.com In a distressing incident, two police personnel were discovered dead with bullet injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Sunday morning. Authorities suspect it could be a case of fratricide.
(2024-12-08). Foiled Abductions & Arms Seizure: A Militant's Arrest in Manipur. devdiscourse.com Manipur Police successfully disrupted an abduction attempt in Imphal's Thangal Bazaar, detaining a militant linked to the Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibangnganba). Two individuals were rescued in the operation, highlighting the effective response of local forces.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Prime Minister Pledges Continuity Amidst Chaos. devdiscourse.com In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad's escape from Damascus as rebels seized control, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali assured his commitment to governance continuity.
(2024-12-08). Political Turmoil in South Korea: Arrest of Former Defense Minister Shakes Nation. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean politics have been upended following the arrest of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. His arrest stems from his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial declaration of martial law, which was swiftly retracted amid a political maelstrom.
(2024-12-08). Syria's Power Shift: As Rebels Encircle Damascus. devdiscourse.com In a significant escalation, Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced restrictions on approaching public institutions, stating they remain under the 'former prime minister's' supervision until an official handover occurs.
(2024-12-08). Australian Duo Dominates: Voll and Perry's Centuries Shine. devdiscourse.com In an exhilarating display of cricket, Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry powered Australia's innings, both hitting remarkable centuries against India in the second women's ODI.
(2024-12-08). Notre Dame Cathedral: A Beacon Reborn. devdiscourse.com The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will hold its first Mass since the 2019 fire on Sunday, marking not just a religious event but a symbol of Parisian resilience. The revival of this iconic landmark signifies a return to spiritual roots for Catholics and a cultural rebirth for the world.
(2024-12-08). PTI's Legal Battle: FIR Against Government after Protest Crackdown. devdiscourse.com Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced its intention to file a First Information Report (FIR) against the federal government following a protest in Islamabad on November 26, as reported by The Express Tribune. The decision was made during a core committee meeting where discussions on launching a civil disobedience movement took place, according to sources.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Army Vows Operations Amid Escalating Clashes. devdiscourse.com The Syrian army announced on Friday that its military operations are ongoing against 'terrorist groups' in the rural areas of Hama, Homs, and Deraa. These regions have experienced increasing clashes in recent days.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Army Intensifies Offensive Amid Rebel Claims. devdiscourse.com The Syrian army announced that its forces are continuing military operations in the regions of Hama, Homs, and Deraa, areas recently stirred by intensified clashes.
(2024-12-08). Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad overthrown and all jail detainees freed, reports AP. devdiscourse.com
(2024-12-08). Revolutionary Claims: Assad Overthrown in Syria. devdiscourse.com A shocking video statement aired on Syrian state TV claims that President Bashar Assad has been overthrown. It featured a group of men asserting that prisoners have been liberated and urged the unity of opposition fighters and citizens to maintain state institutions.
(2024-12-08). The Social Gaze: Understanding How Apes and Humans Deconstruct Events. devdiscourse.com Research has unveiled intriguing insights into the similarities between humans and their closest living relatives, apes, when it comes to social understanding. This study, highlighted by The Conversation, delved into how both species deconstruct social dynamics.
(2024-12-08). Unveiling the Primate Connection: How Social Knowledge Shapes Communication. devdiscourse.com In an intriguing study, researchers have delved into how humans and other primates like apes handle social dynamics by utilizing eye-tracking technology. The study showed similar patterns in identifying agents and patients, pointing toward shared cognitive skills in humans and primates.
(2024-12-08). Australia's Innings Underway: McSweeney and Khawaja Start Strong. devdiscourse.com Australia has commenced its second innings in a cricket match, with batsmen Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja holding strong at the crease. McSweeney and Khawaja have put up an unbeaten partnership, contributing to a score of 19 runs.
(2024-12-08). Assad's ouster from Syria presents Trump with his first foreign policy crisis. haaretz.com President-elect Donald Trump's 'Do not get involved' call is at odds with key foreign policy surrogates advocating a more activist line on Syria. While they will likely have to fall in line with their isolationist boss, there's a lesson for Israel's annexationist right, too…
(2024-12-08). Israeli-Palestinian film 'No Other Land' wins best documentary at European Film Awards. haaretz.com 'No Other Land,' directed by Israelis Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor and Palestinians Basel Adra and Hamdan Ballal, won the European Film Academy's award for best documentary on Saturday, its fourth prize in a week…
(2024-12-08). 'The art world has become a dictatorship of the progressives'. haaretz.com A year after her satirical video lampooned academia's support for Hamas and caused an uproar, New York-based Israeli artist and adjunct professor Tamy Ben-Tor is displaying new work in Israel. She tells Haaretz how Americans confuse culture and activism…
(2024-12-08). The Israeli army spokesman proved that he serves the kingdom, not King Bibi. haaretz.com During Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's press conference, he warned the public about the so-called Feldstein Bill, a reference to the prime minister's spokesman, who was indicted in November…
(2024-12-08). Assad's fall deals a major blow to the Iranian axis but poses challenges for Israel. haaretz.com No intelligence agency in the West is reported to have foreseen the developments in Syria, that proved Assad's regime was weaker than initially thought. For Israel, the massive blow to the Iranian axis — the most severe it has suffered to date — is fundamentally good news…
(2024-12-08). 'Don't forget our people': Ambassador asks Israel to push for Thai hostages' release, too. haaretz.com Despite keeping a low profile, Thailand is using all the diplomatic means at its disposal to push for the release of eight Thai nationals still held hostage by Hamas. 'We talk to anyone who can help us,' says the Thai ambassador to Israel…
(2024-12-08). 'The art world has become a dictatorship of the progressives'. haaretz.com A year after her satirical video lampooned academia's support for Hamas and caused an uproar, Israeli artist Tamy Ben-Tor is displaying new work in Israel. She tells Haaretz how Americans confuse culture and activism…
(2024-12-08). The Israeli army spokesman serves the kingdom, not King Bibi. haaretz.com During Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's press conference, he warned the public about the so-called Feldstein Bill, a reference to the prime minister's spokesman, who was indicted in November…
(2024-12-08). PIA to resume flights to Europe after ban lifted. newarab.com 
The statement from Pakistan International Airline (
(2024-12-08). Pope unveils nativity scene with baby Jesus wrapped in keffiyeh. newarab.com 
The scene, crafted by Palestinian artists from
(2024-12-08). Urdu School Teacher attacked by students in Andhra, dies. ummid.com A teacher at the Zilla Parishad Urdu High School at Kothapalle village of Rayachoti Mandal in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh Wednesday December 04, 2024 died after he was allegedly assaulted by students in classroom.
(2024-12-08). Bashar al Assad's location unknown, family flees Syria. ummid.com The location of Bashar al Assad is unknown even as the reports claimed that his family members, including his wife Asma and children, have left Syria.
(2024-12-08). Fact Check: Claim that Saudi Arabia plans to suspend oil export to India is false. ummid.com Claims made in various social media posts that Saudi Arabia is considering to suspend oil exports to India is false, as per the fact check analysis done by ummid.com.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Opp groups kilometers away from capital Damascus. ummid.com Syrian opposition groups are kilometers away from Damascus and have started to surround the Capital — the only major city under the control of Bashar Al Assad regime.
(2024-12-08). Damascus falls, Bashar al Assad flees: Syrian Opposition. ummid.com The Syrian Opposition fighters early in the morning Sunday December 08, 2024 claimed they have captured the capital, Damascus, and end of Assad's brutal regime.
(2024-12-08). Man of The Moment: Abu Muhammad Al-Julani. ummid.com Abu Muhammad al-Julani is the man of the moment. He was declared dead a week ago but emerged as victor and marched triumphant in the Syrian capital Damascus Sunday Dec 8, 2024.
(2024-12-08). Syrians Rejoice As Brutal Assad Regime Falls. ummid.com Syrians — both in Syria and abroad, are celebrating the fall of more than 50-year brutal regime of the Assad family came to end Sunday December 08, 2024.
(2024-12-08). 3 knocked dead in Kibuku. independent.co.ug 
Kibuku, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been knocked dead in Kibuku District. The crash occurred on Sunday along the Mbale Tirinyi-Iganga highway. According to Moses Kityo Mwanga, the Police Commander of Bukedi North, the three who were on a motorcycle number UFU 120U and going to Iganga side from Kibuku were knocked by …
(2024-12-08). Arsenal have revenge on their mind against Fulham today. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | ARSENAL.COM | With four successive wins under their belt, Arsenal look to keep the feel-good factor going at Fulham on Sunday (2pm UK), as they aim to avenge our New Year's Eve defeat on our last visit to Craven Cottage. That was the only time in the last 12 meetings that the …
(2024-12-08). Butabika admits 10,300 patients, majority teens. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Butabika Mental Psychiatric Hospital has expressed concern about the increase in the number of people living with mental illness. According to Dr Juliet Nakku, the Executive Director at Butabika Mental Hospital, the most affected patients are now children and youth below the age of 17 years. She …
(2024-12-08). Ending violence gender-based violence. independent.co.ug 
Political will needed to end acts and omissions of governments to address violence against women and girls COMMENT | BETTY KABARI | This week Africa celebrates the 19th anniversary of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol), and the world …
(2024-12-08). IFAD: Scaling up agricultural financing with private sector. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) convened a high-level workshop on alternative financing for agricultural development, spotlighting innovative approaches to scaling private sector engagement. Held under the theme "Scaling Up Engagements with the Private Sector through the Yield Uganda Investment Fund Model," the workshop brought together stakeholders from the …
(2024-12-08). Mbale city acting CEO interdicted for misusing govt vehicle. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acting Education Officer Linus Nasimiyu has been interdicted. Nasimiyu was interdicted by the Town Clerk Ambrose Ochen over allegations of misusing a government vehicle. James Kutosi the Mbale City Public Relations Officer confirmed the Interdiction saying that Nasimiyu is under Interdiction as investigations goes on. He says that once investigations …
(2024-12-08). SMEs tipped on succeeding in the digital economy at Glovo's E-commerce Day. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were given valuable insights into thriving in the digital economy at Glovo's recent e-commerce day. The event, held in Kampala, aimed to empower businesses to leverage technology to reach a wider market and increase sales. Experts at the event highlighted the importance of a strong …
(2024-12-08). South Rwenzori Diocese ordains 5 priests, 3 deacons. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Rwenzori Diocese has ordained five priests and three reverend deacons. The newly ordained priests and deacons took their vows at St. Paul Cathedral in Kasese municipality led by the South Rwenzori, Nason Baluku. Those ordained into priesthood are, Rev. Joseph Jamada Bwambale Rev. Simon Bwambale, Rev. James Bamuhayira, Rev. Zadoki Mbusa, and …
(2024-12-08). üü•BBC LIVE: Fighting in Damascus. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | BBC LIVE | We are getting reports in of fighting in the city of Damascus, which has reportedly been surrounded by rebel forces. One resident told CNN that rebel fighters were in the neighbourhood of Barzeh and said that clashes were taking place. "The electricity is cut off, and the internet is very …
(2024-12-08). The Assad Regime Has Fallen, Claims Swirl Around Possible Crash Of His Escape Jet (Updated). twz.com 
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane to leave the country on Saturday, according to several media reports. His exit comes 12 days after
(2024-12-08). The Assad Regime Has Fallen, Claims Swirl Around Possible Crash Of His Escape Jet. twz.com Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane to leave the country on Saturday, according to several media reports. His exit comes 12 days after
(2024-12-08). Day With(out) Art 2024: Visual AIDS brings 'Red Reminds Me…' to the Kellen Auditorium. newschoolfreepress.com The color red often evokes a sense of urgency — we see it in blood, anger, or danger — but for the artists behind Red Reminds Me…, it also invites reflection, vulnerability, and contemplation for the multifaceted experiences of living with HIV. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 6: 30 p.m., The New School partnered with Visual…
(2024-12-08). The government could be in the dock over its failure to protect disabled people from climate crisis. thecanary.co Friends of the Earth and two co-claimants are appealing against the High Court's decision in October to reject their legal challenge to the government's inadequate climate adaptation plans. The decision to appeal comes as one of the co-claimants — Kevin Jordan — prepares to mark the first anniversary of his Norfolk home being demolished (on […] | By
(2024-12-08). #SwindonsSundaySermon: 19 relaunches later and we're still none the wiser… thecanary.co If you cast your mind back to when Keir Starmer was leader of the opposition, as painful as it might be, you will be absolutely familiar with these relaunch things the failing Prime Minister likes to unravel whenever the shit hits the fan. These repetitive relaunches — his NINETEENTH since becoming leader of the Labour […] | By
(2024-12-08). Wicked: pitch-black satire about life under an increasingly authoritarian Labour government. thecanary.co I went to see Wicked yesterday. Sure, it's frothy entertainment, with great songs and performances. It may also be read as a pitch-black satire about life under an increasingly authoritarian Labour Party government, with Keir Starmer as The Wizard Of Oz: the world's biggest fake. Something wicked this way comes Wicked sees a humourless shadowy […] | By
(2024-12-08). COP 29 and small nation resistance. iacenter.org By Sue Harris December 6, 2024 The nations built on islands that are currently sinking under the ocean had this to say in Baku, Azerbaijan, at COP29 in November: Protesters challenge developed countries to pay reparations to small nations at COP29, Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 22, 2024. Grace Malie of Tuvalu: "We have done the least to cause the crisis, but we are paying the highest price." Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados: "We refuse to be relegated to the footnotes of history and to be collateral damage for the greed of others." Mohamed Nasheed, former President, Republic of Maldives: "If the Maldives can't be…
(2024-12-08). Express whines about French fines for UK drivers. leftfootforward.org In another example of 'poor us' journalism coming from the pro-Brexit press, the Express railed against the "fury" of British motorists who have received French driving fines post-Brexit. | "Thousands of British road users have been issued driving fines after holidays to France even after the UK's withdrawal from the EU," it claimed in an article entitled: "Brexit fury as frustrated British motorists sent 60,000 French driving fines." | Yes, the number of fines sent to UK drivers has increased over the past 12 months, with tickets up from 59,836 in 2022, as the report notes, but it's hardly a conspiracy agains…
(2024-12-08). Two parents working full time cannot even meet the bare minimum standard of living, CPAG finds. thecanary.co A couple with two children working full time on the minimum wage are still £138 short per week of a basic standard of living, research has revealed. The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has released its annual report on the 'Cost of a Child' that shows, for the first time since research started in 2008, […] | By
(2024-12-08). All out for Mumia Abu-Jamal in December. iacenter.org By Betsey Piette December 6, 2024 Philadelphia December 9 will mark the 43rd year of unjust incarceration for U.S. political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Demonstrations, teach-ins and other events will be held in several U.S. cities and in Mexico City, Berlin and Paris. In Philadelphia, a teach-in on political prisoners and dismantling the prison industrial complex will take place on Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Community College of Philadelphia, Center for Business and Industry, 17th and Callowhill streets, Room C2-28. A photo ID will be required for entry to the campus. On Dec. 9, a rally and march organized by Mobiliz…
(2024-12-08). 10 puntos sobre la caída de la Siria de Bashar al-Assad. peoplesdispatch.org Read in English and French El domingo 8 de diciembre, tras más de una semana de intensos combates entre el gobierno sirio y el grupo terrorista Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) y sus facciones aliadas, que se hicieron con el control de ciudades clave del país, el presidente sirio Bashar al-Assad huyó de Siria. El hecho fue anunciado por el Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores ruso, que también informó de que, con su dimisión, al-Assad dio instrucciones a su primer ministro para que permaneciera al frente del Estado…
(2024-12-08). Prensa estadounidense – Marco Rubio: De un pequeño títere perfecto a hombre más peligroso vivo. cubadebate.cu Con el nombramiento de Marco Rubio para el puesto de Secretario de Estado, la administración Trump ha elevado a uno de los extremistas más pro-guerra que jamás haya prestado servicio en el gabinete de los Estados Unidos de América. .En este artículo, MintPress destaca la historia de Rubio como una de las voces belicistas más confiables de Washington, un individuo que ha dirigido o apoyado muchas de las decisiones de política exterior más agresivas de Estados Unidos, incluyendo intervenciones militares, golpes y sanciones.
(2024-12-08). De la sécurité de l'Eurasie à la sécurité du monde. thealtworld.com Du 31 octobre au 1er novembre 2024, Minsk a accueilli la deuxième conférence internationale sur la sécurité eurasienne, au cours de laquelle a été présentée la ´ Charte eurasienne de la multipolarité et de la diversité au 21ème siècle ª. Le président du Belarus, Alexandre Loukachenko, et le ministre russe des affaires étrangères, SergueàØ Lavrov, y ont prononcé un discours dans lequel ils ont souligné que le monde unipolaire était révolu et qu'un nouveau système de sécurité internationale était nécessaire. Et puisque l'Occident est principalement coupable d'attiser les conflits et de proposer de…
(2024-12-08). Rusia preocupada en extremo por la situación en Siria. radiohc.cu Moscú, 8 dic (RHC) El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia expresó este domingo preocupación por los acontecimientos recientes en Siria y aseguró que las bases militares bajo su jurisdicción en el país árabe permanecen en alerta roja.
(2024-12-08). Convoca Cuba al Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 dic (RHC) El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) de Cuba convocó a la primera edición del Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social, que se otorgará en enero 2025.
(2024-12-08). Bruno Rodríguez destaca 52 años de amistad y solidaridad Cuba-Caricom. radiohc.cu La Habana, 8 dic (RHC) El ministro cubano de Relaciones Exteriores, Bruno Rodríguez, resaltó la amistad que une a su país con la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom), al cumplirse el 52 aniversario del establecimiento de los vínculos mutuos.
(2024-12-08). Caricom y Cuba celebran 58 años de una relación fortalecida. cubadebate.cu Ambas partes celebran la decisión de Trinidad y Tobago, Barbados, Guyana y Jamaica de instaurar en 1972 relaciones diplomáticas con La Habana y romper con el hostil aislamiento que enfrentaba ese gobierno tras su triunfo revolucionario.
(2024-12-08). CITMA realiza esfuerzos para evitar daños al medio ambiente tras accidente ferroviario en Sancti Spíritus. cubadebate.cu El delegado del Citma en Sancti Spíritus, Leonel Díaz, valoró de positivos los trabajos que se realizan para evitar la contaminación del medio ambiente por un derrame de petróleo a causa de la colisión de dos trenes en esta central provincia.
(2024-12-08). Sector financiero europeo ha invertido 400 mil millones de dólares en la colonización de Cisjordania. cubadebate.cu La organización Don't Buy Into Occupation (DBIO) ha publicado su informe correspondiente a este aos 2024, en el que enumera a las empresas multinacionales y bancos involucrados en la colonización de la Cisjordania ocupada. DBIO es un proyecto conjunto de 24 organizaciones palestinas, regionales y europeas.
(2024-12-08). Convocan a primera edición del Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social. cubadebate.cu El Instituto de Información y Comunicación Social (ICS) de Cuba convocó a la primera edición del Premio Nacional de Comunicación Social, que se otorgará en el mes de enero del venidero año, según se informó este domingo. Ese galardón constituye la máxima distinción que conferirá anualmente la institución a personas naturales cubanas, en activo o jubiladas, como reconocimiento a su obra en el ámbito comunicacional.
(2024-12-08). Una buena ortografía. cubadebate.cu Situar la tilde o la coma/en el lugar que la lleva/nos pone a todos a prueba/en el uso del idioma./Más que buscar un diploma/por escribir siempre bien,/la ortografía es sostén,/espejo, brío, amuleto/y una expresión de respeto/hacia aquellos que nos leen.
(2024-12-08). Unión Eléctrica pronostica 1270 MW de déficit en pico nocturno. cubadebate.cu Se encuentran en avería la unidad 5 de la CTE Mariel, la unidad 2 de la CTE Felton y la unidad 6 de la CTE Renté. Con este pronóstico, se estima para la hora pico una disponibilidad de 1850 MW y una demanda máxima de 3050 MW, para un déficit de 1200 MW, por lo que de mantenerse las condiciones previstas se pronostica una afectación de 1270 MW en este horario.
(2024-12-08). Autosuficiencia energética: øUtopía o necesidad? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Ante el déficit de la generación de combustibles, también de electricidad, escuchamos hace tiempo sobre el tema de la autosuficiencia energética; la necesidad de que con nuestros propios recursos, con nuestro propio petróleo, el gas y las fuentes renovables de energía podamos sostener a nuestro país. øEs realmente este el camino, se podrá lograr o es una utopía? Cubadebate comparte la trascripción del programa.
(2024-12-08). Tanques israelíes entran en Siria desde los Altos del Golán, según reportes. cubadebate.cu Tanques de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) han cruzado la frontera con Siria desde los Altos del Golán, informan medios locales. Las fuerzas israelíes se adentraron en la zona de Quneitra y lanzaron proyectiles de artillería para "impedir que elementos hostiles se acerquen a la frontera", reporta N12. Las FDI aún no han hecho comentarios oficiales.
(2024-12-08). El estilo Trump. A un mes de su posesión presidencial. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-08). Bashar al Assad llega a Moscú, según reportes. cubadebate.cu El presidente sirio, Bashar al Assad, ha llegado a Moscú acompañado de miembros de su familia, tras Rusia concederles asilo, informa RIA Novosti, citando una fuente del Kremlin. Previamente, los grupos armados sirios declararon la toma de Damasco y haberse hecho con el poder en el país.
(2024-12-08). La Inteligencia Artificial representará una "costosa" amenaza para los músicos en los próximos años. cubadebate.cu En los próximos cinco años, los creadores de música podrían perder hasta 10.000 millones de euros, con una pérdida anual prevista de 4.000 millones en 2028 si continúa el ritmo de penetración en el mercado de la IA generativa.
(2024-12-08). A médicos cubanos los adoran en Uruguay, dice líder de jubilados (+Foto)>. radiohc.cu Montevideo, 8 dic (RHC) A los médicos cubanos los adoran hoy en cada rincón de Uruguay, afirmó el presidente de la Organizaciones de Asociaciones de Jubilados y Pensionados (Onajpu) del país sudamericano, Sixto Amaro.
(2024-12-08). øPor qué Occidente quiere destruir Rusia? thealtworld.com Jean Luc Schaffhauser, antiguo miembro de la Comisión de Asuntos Exteriores y Defensa y Seguridad del Parlamento Europeo, ha De hecho, acusó a la UE de aplicar un doble rasero con Rusia y otros países incluso antes de la Operación Militar Especial en Ucrania, y criticó el enfoque del Parlamento Europeo por sus decisiones extremadamente injustas sobre el referéndum de Crimea. | En la serie actual, Schaffhauser intenta dar sentido a las verdaderas razones por las…
(2024-12-08). Cierra la temporada de cruceros 2024 con más de 30 millones de visitantes a los 33 destinos del Caribe. cubadebate.cu Según datos proporcionados por la Asociación Internacional de Líneas de Cruceros (CLIA), en 2023 la industria de cruceros a nivel global movilizó 31.5 millones de pasajeros, de los cuales 11.98 millones (38 %) navegaron por el Caribe, consolidando esta zona como el principal destino del turismo de cruceros del mundo.