(2025-12-22). WHO Chief Warns Progress against Famine Remains Extremely Fragile in Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb The Director General of the World Health Organization [WHO], Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned that progress in alleviating famine in Gaza remains "extremely fragile," as the population continues to face widespread devastation following "Israel's" genocidal war on the besieged Palestinian territory. "This welcome progress remains extremely fragile as the population continues to struggle with massive …
(2025-12-22). Berkeley professor suspended over Gaza sees surge of support. newarab.com 
A University of California, Students, faculty, and staff have signed a letter urging the university administration to reinstate Peyrin Kao to his position as a computer science lecturer. | The
(2025-12-22). Israel escalates violations with bombing, demolitions in Gaza. newarab.com 
Israel's military launched a series of raids in Attacks were reported in the southern city of Rafah and areas east of Khan Younis, according to Al Araby Al Jadeed, the Arabic-language sister site of The New Arab, as Israeli forces carried out shelling and deliberate demolition operations in areas under their control inside the so-called "yellow line". | Israeli vehicles were also…
counterpunch.org (2025-12-22). Donald Trump's Scary Weird Address to the Nation
The debased and deranged wannabe fascist strongman-for-life Donald Trump's bizarre, nationally televised speech to the American people last Wednesday night was quite insane. | | The wild 18-minute oration was full of absurd and boastful misrepresentations of reality meant to support his ridiculous claim that the United States is entering a new economic Golden Age under his rule:
theatlantic.com (2025-12-22). There's a 92 Percent Chance Trump Is Making It UpHis fixation on the number between 91 and 93 has been a feature for a while. In April, Trump claimed that egg prices had fallen by 92 percent. (The Bureau of Labor Statistics said 12.7 percent.) And at a rally shortly before last November's election, while railing against journalists and the media, he allowed that "not all of them" are "sick people." Just "about 92 percent." That one, admittedly, is difficult to fact-check.
(2025-12-22). Satellite images show Israel continues Gaza demolition efforts despite cease-fire. haaretz.com According to the images, in recent months, hundreds of buildings have been destroyed in Shujaiya, in the eastern part of Gaza City alone. According to a U.K. based Forensic Architecture group, Israel maintains 48 positions along the Yellow Line in the Strip, 13 of which were built since the cease-fire…
(2025-12-22). Survivors, lawmakers slam partial release of Epstein files. ecns.cn Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein expressed anger on Saturday after a cache of records from cases against the disgraced financier were released with many pages blacked out and photos censored.
(2025-12-22). US tanker with Venezuelan oil left for US: Official. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Venezuela has sent a tanker belonging to the US company Chevron with Venezuelan oil to the US amid the seizure of ships under US sanctions in the Caribbean Sea, VP and Hydrocarbons Minister Delcy Rodriguez reported.
(2025-12-22). U.S. Interception Sparks Diplomatic Tensions Over Venezuela-China Oil Trade. devdiscourse.com The United States' interception of a China-bound oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast has caused significant international tension. China's foreign ministry has denounced the act as a serious breach of international law and emphasized Venezuela's right to establish relations with other nations, opposing all unilateral and illegal sanctions.
(2025-12-22). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-22). Buque de Chevron zarpa con petróleo venezolano rumbo a Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu La vicepresidenta Ejecutiva de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, informó sobre el zarpe de un buque de la compañía Chevron cargado con petróleo venezolano con destino a Estados Unidos, en cumplimiento de los acuerdos establecidos por la industria petrolera nacional.
(2025-12-22). Organización No Cold War denuncia agresión de Trump contra petróleo de Venezuela. cubadebate.cu El colectivo No Cold War manifestó su firme oposición al embargo ilegal y a la política de sanciones que sufre Venezuela. La organización denunció que la armada estadounidense realiza agresiones militares en el Caribe mediante ataques a pequeñas embarcaciones.
(2025-12-22). India's push for nuclear energy splits opinions. ecns.cn The government needs to hammer out guidelines on fuel sourcing and delivery to private investors, Chowdhury said, adding that extensive checks and balances are needed.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Inner Mongolia holds winter festival. ecns.cn The 21st Ice and Snow Naadam Festival raised its curtain on the frozen Yimin River in Hulunbuir, drawing participants including visitors from Russia, Mongolia and across China.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-22). China's Power Reforms and AI Data Boom Ignite Global Battery Surge. moderndiplomacy.eu A revamp of China's electricity market is transforming the economics of energy storage just as global demand explodes, unleashing a boom for Chinese battery makers that already dominate the sector. Chinese companies are on track for a 75% jump in global shipments of lithium-ion cells for energy storage this year, according to one estimate, cementing …
(2025-12-22). Forged by fire, sustained by inheritance. ecns.cn A pivotal moment in the career of Zhu Bingren, a seasoned copper artist, came after a fire in 2006 that took place at a project he was involved in, in Jiangsu province. The blaze consumed the eaves of the first floor of a pagoda inside the Tianning Temple of Changzhou, when the construction work was nearing completion.
(2025-12-22). Israeli media reveals hidden damage from Iran missile strikes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — An Israeli media outlet has acknowledged that Iranian missiles inflicted significant damage during the 12-day war, impacts that Tel Aviv has so far kept out of the public narrative.
(2025-12-22). Indian Equities Positioned for Resilient Medium-Term Growth. devdiscourse.com In a promising forecast, Indian equities are anticipated to deliver strong performance over the medium term, spanning 6 to 24 months. This outlook is underpinned by a widespread recovery in earnings, robust domestic demand, and enduring policy support, as per a report by PL Capital.
(2025-12-22). Japan Clears Path to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima. moderndiplomacy.eu Japan has taken a decisive step toward restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest by capacity, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster reshaped the country's energy policy. On Monday, the Niigata prefectural assembly passed a vote of confidence in Governor Hideyo Hanazumi, who endorsed the restart last month. The vote effectively removes …
(2025-12-22). Net zero on energy promises. onlineopinion.com.au Labor promised cheaper power and delivered higher bills, deeper subsidies and rising debt, all in pursuit of an energy transition that keeps missing its own targets.
(2025-12-22). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-22). Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, the splitter and spreader of sciences. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Today coincides with the birth anniversary of the 5th Imam of Shia, Muhammad al-Baqir. An overview of his life is provided in the following article.
(2025-12-22). Focus on overseas and domestic EV sales key to future, says think tank. ecns.cn China's auto market is entering a period of high volumes but slowing growth with future expansion increasingly dependent on NEVs and overseas markets, according to forecasts from China EV100, an industry-backed think tank.
(2025-12-22). Japan's H3 Rocket: Missed Orbit and Missed Opportunities. devdiscourse.com In a significant setback, Japan's H3 rocket failed to insert its satellite into the planned orbit, marking the second failure for the nation's new flagship rocket. This incident highlights the challenges Japan faces in establishing a more precise geolocation system, independent from U.S. GPS reliance.
(2025-12-22). Shakib Shines as MI Emirates Clinch Third Consecutive Win Over Desert Vipers. devdiscourse.com In a decisive clash at the Dubai International Stadium, MI Emirates registered their third consecutive win in ILT20 Season 4, defeating table-toppers Desert Vipers by four wickets. A resolute bowling performance, highlighted by Shakib Al Hasan's exceptional spell, restricted Vipers to a modest 124, setting a manageable target for the Emirates.
(2025-12-22). Art created by night and time. ecns.cn Artist Assoukrou Ake (right) and Christine Cayol, founder of Yishu 8, at the opening ceremony of Ake's solo exhibition in Beijing, What Shines Behind the Night.The exhibition presents 26 works created during his residency in the capital and runs through Jan 11."ÄÄ"ÄÄAke is one of the recipients of the 2024 Yishu 8 French Young Artists Award.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Malaysian court turns down former PM's appeal for house arrest. ecns.cn Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak failed in his appeal to be moved to house arrest after the High Court here ruled against his application on Monday.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Expressway expands regional linkage. ecns.cn A 319.7-kilometer expressway in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is set to open by the end of December, regional transport authorities announced.Guo Sheng, Party secretary of Xinjiang's transport department, said the expressway will ease long-standing traffic bottlenecks that have constrained coordinated development between northern and southern Xinjiang.
(2025-12-22). Iran rejects missile talks, says contacts with IAEA underway. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson says that the country's missile program has been developed exclusively to defend Iran's territorial integrity and is not subject to negotiation.
(2025-12-22). POEM: When the world is done. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-22). What changed for deep-sea mining in 2025? Everything. grist.org 
For more than a decade, In 2021, the company went public, opening at $11.05 per share. Then their stock plummeted as global regulators debated what rules to impose on sea bed mining hitting $0.55 a share at its lowest point. Last week, the company…
(2025-12-22). Iran closely monitoring all enemy movements: Army chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Emphasizing vigilance and preparedness, Army chief Hatami warned that Iran's military is committed to confronting all hostile activities with unwavering resolve.
(2025-12-22). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Political Jibes Fly as 'Two Namoone' Jibe Stirs Uttar Pradesh Assembly. devdiscourse.com Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unleashed a sharp political attack in the state assembly on Monday. Without directly naming them, he labeled Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav as 'two namoone' for allegedly fleeing the country during critical discussions.
(2025-12-22). Comicomment: Returning to militarism leads only to self-destruction. ecns.cn "No U-turn" is not a slogan but a warning written into history through painful experience. History does not forgive those who drive against its course. Attempts to reverse it only lead to instability, collapse, and ultimately self-destruction.
(2025-12-22). Formalism eased for grassroots authorities. ecns.cn The nation's protracted battle against formalism and inefficiency has turned a corner in some key areas, particularly for authorities at the grassroots who often are left with the lion's share of responsibilities.
(2025-12-22). Hainan FTP launches first seventh-freedom air route. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port on Sunday launched its first operational seventh-freedom air route, a milestone in opening up the island's aviation sector.
(2025-12-22). 46 China—Japan air routes to suspend all flights for two weeks. ecns.cn A total of 46 air routes between China and Japan will suspend all flights from Dec. 22 through Jan. 4, according to industry data.
(2025-12-22). Bohai oilfield hits 40m tons production milestone. ecns.cn This photo taken on Dec 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield.China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has set a new record by producing over 40 million metric tons of oil equivalent in 2025, said its operator China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
(2025-12-22). Iran-EAEU partnership can shape powerful region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iran's president has outlined long-term strategic cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union as a foundation for regional strength and economic sovereignty.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-22). Gaza: 1,500 children need medical treatment aboard
head of the health ministry's information unit, said that the ministry had to suspend a large number of its operations due to a severe shortage of medicines and vital medical supplies.
(2025-12-22). Fundamental trends sustaining long-term growth. ecns.cn This closely aligns with the Central Economic Work Conference's emphasis, and provides positive external validation for China's economy to move steadily and sustainably along a path of high-quality development into 2026.
(2025-12-22). Israel demolishes residential building in east Jerusalem. newarab.com 
Israeli bulldozers tore through a four-storey residential building in The building, located in the It was the latest i…
(2025-12-22). Russia calls Florida talks 'constructive'. ecns.cn A Kremlin envoy says peace talks on a US-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine conflict were pressing on "constructively" in Florida.
(2025-12-22). BOC backs high-quality growth in Hainan FTP. ecns.cn The Hainan Free Trade Port officially launches island-wide special customs operations on Thursday and the Hainan branch of Bank of China continues to play a significant financial role in Hainan province's opening-up.
(2025-12-22). RMB could appreciate to around 6.0 against USD over next decade, former Chongqing mayor says. ecns.cn The Chinese yuan could gradually appreciate from about 7.0 to around 6.0 against the U.S. dollar over the next decade, a former mayor of Chongqing said Sunday at the 2025 Shenzhen Xiangmihu Financial Annual Conference.
(2025-12-22). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-22). Public unity thwarted enemy's plans in 12-day war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — The 12-day war with Israel ended in failure for Tel Aviv, as Iran's popular unity and swift public response thwarted attempts to spark internal unrest, IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini says.
(2025-12-22). More Than 100 People Killed by US Bombing Campaign Against Alleged Drug Boats. news.antiwar.com The US bombing campaign against alleged drug-running boats in the waters of Latin America has killed more than 100 people, according to the numbers released by the Trump administration and the US military. The latest strikes were announced by the US Southern Command on December 18 and targeted boats in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. According …
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Wheelchair user flies into space, a historic first. ecns.cn Michaela Benthaus, a German aerospace and mechatronics engineer at the European Space Agency, on Blue Origin New Shepard NS-37, December 20, 2025."After my accident, I really, really figured out how inaccessible our world still is" for people with disabilities, she said in a video released by the company.
(2025-12-22). Former WTO chief economist: China likely to evolve into a major center of demand. ecns.cn China has made "important and long-lasting contributions" to the global trading system and is expected to see a significant evolution in its role over the next decade, according to Robert Koopman, former chief economist of the World Trade Organization.
(2025-12-22). PBOC rolls out one-off credit repair policy to help individuals rebuild credit. ecns.cn The policy applies to single overdue amounts of no more than 10,000 yuan ($1,420) generated between Jan 1, 2020, and Dec 31, 2025, provided the debts are fully repaid by March 31, 2026."ÄÄ"ÄÄIf repayment is completed by Nov 30, 2025, the related overdue information will be removed starting Jan 1, 2026.
(2025-12-22). Conflict with Thailand leaves 525,000 Cambodians displaced. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — More than half a million Cambodian residents have left their homes due to the escalating conflict on the border with Thailand, the Interior Ministry says.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Transatlantic rift comes to fore. ecns.cn The decades-old transatlantic alliance is being tested by mixed strains of economic friction, disputes over defense burdens, and even ideological clashes. While experts agree the US-Europe partnership will endure, they warn it is being reshaped by these exposed fissures, a process with global implications.
(2025-12-22). trial: Prosecution asked to stop defense testimony. haaretz.com Despite appearing stressed, the detective called to testify on behalf of the PM maintained he stuck to the facts, denying any anomalies or conclusions in his report on a notorious 2015 campaign video. Meanwhile, Netanyahu's trial faced interruptions due to his request for a hearing cancellation and the prosecution's bid to limit defense witness testimonies…
(2025-12-22). Diplomatic Tensions Over Greenland: US Influence Sparks Danish Response. devdiscourse.com In a diplomatic move that has stirred international waters, the Danish foreign minister expressed concerns over the territorial integrity of Denmark after the United States appointed Louisiana's governor, Jeff Landry, as a special envoy to Greenland. This appointment reignites discussions about Greenland's strategic importance.
(2025-12-22). Tel Aviv warns US CENTCOM over Iran's missile movements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — A US media outlet reports that Israel's army chief has warned the US Central Command (CENTCOM) that Iran's recent missile activity could be used as cover for a surprise attack.
(2025-12-22). Winter solstice golden magic illuminates Beijing's 17-Arch Bridge. ecns.cn The 17-Arch Bridge offers an amazing sight under the warm glow of the sunset, at the Summer Palace in Beijing, drawing tourists and photography enthusiasts to capture photos.
(2025-12-22). ASEAN Moves to Halt Deadly Thailand-Cambodia Border Fighting. moderndiplomacy.eu Southeast Asian foreign ministers will meet in Kuala Lumpur on Monday in an effort to halt escalating border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia that have killed at least 40 people and displaced more than 500,000 this month. The talks mark the first face-to-face meeting between the two governments since fighting resumed on December 8, following …
(2025-12-22). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Wheelchair user completes historic bungee jump in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-22). Why is Trump targeting Somali migrants with ICE raids? greenleft.org.au Why is Trump targeting Somali migrants with ICE raids? | Susan Price |
(2025-12-22). Iran retains substantial portion of highly enriched uranium. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — IAEA chief Rafael Grossi claims that Iran continues to retain a substantial portion of highly enriched uranium after the June attack.
(2025-12-22). Georgia's hunters take aim at rural hunger. grist.org 
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and On the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia, a line of large chest coolers waits outside Wise Brothers Processing. Inside them, skinned deer lie packed in ice, ready to be cut into cubes, ground up, or made into sausage, depending on the customer's order. Once ready, the meat is wrapped and placed in the freezer for the hunters to take back home. | This is all pretty standard for deer hunters, the way animals they shoot become meat to feed their families. But a lot of this meat i…
(2025-12-22). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-22). New Zealand, India Conclude Free Trade Agreement. moderndiplomacy.eu New Zealand and India have concluded a free trade agreement, both governments said on Monday, aiming to boost access for New Zealand exporters to the world's most populous country and one of the fastest-growing major economies. The deal will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports to India, with more than half …
(2025-12-22). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 22. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, December 22.
(2025-12-22). VIDEO: Budget debate turns violent in Turkish parliament. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — A physical altercation erupted among lawmakers in Turkey's parliament on Monday during a session on the 2026 budget, forcing the speaker to suspend proceedings.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). CNOOC launches 24 Block Development Project in Xijiang Oilfields. ecns.cn CNOOC Limited announced on Monday that production has commenced at the Xijiang Oilfields 24 Block Development Project.Its temperature control system reduces the impact of high temperatures on subsea pipelines, thereby ensuring stable and continuous production."ÄÄ"ÄÄCNOOC Limited holds 100 percent interest in the project and is the operator.
(2025-12-22). Christmas Carole Group Attacked in Pudussery. devdiscourse.com A man identified as Ashwin Raj was arrested for allegedly assaulting a Christmas carole group in Pudussery, police reported on Monday.
(2025-12-22). Nation's self-developed technology helps HSR. ecns.cn China's self-developed technology in high-speed railways is making significant progress in both technological innovation and operational capability.
(2025-12-22). Inside Vietnam's Leadership Transition. moderndiplomacy.eu Vietnam's ruling Communist Party will convene its 14th five-yearly congress from January 19—25, a tightly choreographed political event that will determine the country's top leadership and policy direction through 2030. The congress comes at a pivotal moment, as Vietnam navigates slowing global trade, rising geopolitical pressure and ambitious growth targets. How Vietnam's Leadership Is Chosen …
(2025-12-22). 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).
(2025-12-22). US Confirms It Launched Airstrike During Battle in Somalia Over Village Captured By al-Shabaab. news.antiwar.com US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed on Friday that its forces launched an airstrike near Nuur Dugle, a village in southern Somalia that al-Shabaab captured after a battle with US-backed forces, on December 18. "The airstrikes occurred in the vicinity of Nuur Dugle, Somalia, approximately 215 km northeast of Mogadishu," AFRICOM said in a press release. …
(2025-12-22). Iranians celebrate Yalda Night at Hafez Tomb in Shiraz. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iranians gathered at the mausoleum of the renowned Persian poet Hafez in Shiraz to celebrate Yalda Night, one of Iran's oldest and most cherished cultural traditions.
(2025-12-22). Chinese researchers uncover record-high evidence of ancient human activity on eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have uncovered a significant Paleolithic site at an unprecedented altitude on the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, offering fresh insights into early human migration and adaptability, according to the Sichuan Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration.
(2025-12-22). Carpenter subjected to cruelty. electronicintifada.net Israeli interrogator denailed the prisoners' fingernails to elicit a confession forcibly.
(2025-12-22). Delivering Under Fire: How Nova Post Became a Wartime Success Story in Ukraine. moderndiplomacy.eu Business as Usual Under Air Raids On a November morning in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, an air raid siren pierced the routine bustle at a Nova Post branch, forcing staff and customers into a concrete shelter. Minutes later, with the all-clear sounded, employees returned to the counter and resumed sorting parcels. The drill …
(2025-12-22). Assam on High Alert Amid Bangladesh Unrest. devdiscourse.com Assam has been placed on 'high alert' due to the recent unrest in Bangladesh, stated Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday. In conversation with reporters, Sarma emphasized that the state government is actively observing the situation across the border.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). AI market to hit $4.8 trln by 2033, dominance hinges on ecosystem beyond tech: UN report. ecns.cn The successful adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) hinges more on a supportive ecosystem than on the technology alone, according to a report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
(2025-12-22). Shanghai AIGC short drama breaks new ground in AI-generated content. ecns.cn A Shanghai-produced micro drama series titled Ling Tan (Adventure of a Ghost) has drawn widespread attention, with its views across multiple online video platforms quickly surpassing 10 million views.
(2025-12-22). Health Minister Vows to Prevent Future Strikes as NHS Faces Crisis. devdiscourse.com As hospital doctors returned to work following a five-day strike, Britain's Health Minister Wes Streeting promised to prevent future disruptions in the healthcare system. The strike, initiated by the British Medical Association, focused on pay and working conditions amid one of the NHS's busiest periods.
(2025-12-22). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Italy regulator fines Apple $115 million. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Italy's competition authority said on Monday it had fined US technology giant Apple, opens new tab and two of its divisions, 98.6 million euros ($115.53 million) over alleged abuse of their dominant position in the mobile app.
(2025-12-22). Notes On Bondi Beach And Free Speech. caitlinjohnstone.com.au ‚ùñ | The dumbest thing we are being asked to believe today is that pro-Palestinian protests caused the Bondi shooting. It's self-evidently moronic. No one sincerely believes it. They're just pretending to believe it to get protests banned and criticism of Israel outlawed. | Nobody actually believes pro-Palestine protests caused the Bondi shooting. They're just pretending to believe that to promote the interests of a genocidal apartheid state. | Nobody actually believes "globalize…
(2025-12-22). Hangzhou passes first local law promoting health. ecns.cn Medical workers at the Sijiqing Community Healthcare Center said Hangzhou is moving ahead with plans to establish weight-management clinics or obesity treatment centers at all secondary-level and above medical institutions.
(2025-12-22). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-22). Iraqi security forces conduct intelligence operation in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) — Iraq's security forces have carried out a rare special operation inside Syrian territory, arresting two key suspects linked to the transfer of weapons and terrorist elements toward Iraq, a senior Iraqi security official said.
(2025-12-22). The Takaichi Fallout: Japan's economy faces multiple tests amid policy crosscurrents. ecns.cn Recently, Japan's monetary and fiscal policies have been moving onto sharply divergent paths. Governor of the Bank of Japan Kazuo Ueda has repeatedly signaled the possibility of interest-rate hikes, driving a sustained tightening of financial policies.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Political Unrest in Bangladesh: Another Leader Falls Victim to Gun Violence. devdiscourse.com Another political leader in Bangladesh has been targeted in a violent attack. Motaleb Shikdar, affiliated with the Jatiya Sramik Shakti, was shot in Khulna and is in critical condition. This follows the assassination of activist Osman Hadi, increasing political tensions.
(2025-12-22). The Pentagon is hoarding critical minerals that could power the clean energy transition. grist.org 
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). New rules on pricing to stabilize nation's market. ecns.cn China has drafted new guidelines to regulate automakers' pricing practices amid intensifying market competition. The guidelines have elicited positive responses from many automakers.
(2025-12-22). 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).
(2025-12-22). Solar shelters shrubs to stunt Inner Mongolia's shifting sands. ecns.cn New life has been breathed into a patch of once ravaged and desertified grassland in northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, thanks to a biological restoration project integrating the installation of solar panels and the planting of desert-hardy vegetation underneath.
(2025-12-22). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-22). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-22). Memorial held for victims of Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney. ecns.cn One week after Bondi Beach shooting, a memorial is held to honor the victims at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Dec. 21, 2025.
(2025-12-22). Zoos keep animals warm to protect against winter chill. ecns.cn As the winter chill settles in, zoos and wildlife parks across China are ensuring their inhabitants that come from the world's warmer climes are kept cozy in the cold months.
(2025-12-22). 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.
(2025-12-22). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-22). Bangladesh arrests veteran journalist Anis Alamgir on terrorism charges. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). Senior Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-22). Man storms Infomax newsroom during live broadcast in North Macedonia. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). How Metabolic Health and Inflammation Influence Cancer Risk. articles.mercola.com
(2025-12-22). CPJ, partners call for the immediate release of Yemeni journalist Naseh Shaker. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). Palestinian journalist Sami al-Sai alleges torture, sexual violence in Israeli prison. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). Chinese citizen journalist seeking asylum in US faces deportation. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). West Bank: Israeli occupation forces storm the town of Tuqu, southeast of Bethlehem. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-22). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). 127 African women journalists write to jailed Burundian Sandra Muhoza as she returns to court. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). CPJ: Trump's BBC lawsuit is yet another attack on US media freedom. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-22). Yurisleidy Mesa Ulloa: "Ser maestra es sembrar amor y esperanza" cubadebate.cu En la Escuela Rural "Rafael Morales González", del municipio Los Palacios, en la provincia de Pinar del Río, la vida cotidiana se llena de voces infantiles y sueños compartidos. Allí, entre pizarras y cuadernos, ejerce su vocación Yurisleidy Mesa Ulloa, una joven maestra de 27 abriles que lleva ocho años dedicados a la enseñanza y, con orgullo, se prepara para iniciar su maestría en Educación Primaria el próximo mes de enero.
(2025-12-22). Ana Luisa Curbelo León: "Un maestro, aun fuera de la escuela, nunca deja de ser maestro" cubadebate.cu Hay oficios que se ejercen y otros que se encarnan. El magisterio pertenece a estos últimos. No es solo una profesión: es una manera de mirar el mundo, de habitar la cotidianidad y de relacionarse con los otros. En el Día del Educador, Cubadebate conversa con Ana Luisa Curbelo León, espirituana, maestra de corazón y de herencia.
(2025-12-22). La marea de la ira ha llegado a Chile. cubadebate.cu El 14 de diciembre ocurrió lo previsible: José Antonio Kast, el candidato del Partido Republicano de extrema derecha, se impuso a Jeannette Jara, del Partido Comunista de Chile, por un 58,16% frente a un 41,84%.
(2025-12-22). Florida: La carrera por la presidencia y el capital opaco. cubadebate.cu Cuando una empresa registrada bajo el enigmático nombre de Flower of Scotland pagó 1,13 millones de dólares en efectivo, billete sobre billete, por un condominio en Sunny Isles Beach, Miami, en 2017, se vio obligada a realizar un acto tan inusual como revelador: mostrar al gobierno federal estadounidense la identidad de su verdadero propietario.
(2025-12-22). Díaz-Canel destaca rol esencial la Unión Económica Euroasiática. cubadebate.cu El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, destacó este domingo durante una reunión del Consejo Económico Supremo Euroasiático el papel de ese organismo como baluarte del multilateralismo, la concertación, la cooperación y el diálogo entre las naciones.
(2025-12-22). Europe Salvages Credibility? moderndiplomacy.eu "Had we left Brussels divided today, Europe would have walked away from geopolitical relevance," Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever told reporters. "It would have been a total disaster." European governments agreed to provide a ‚Ǩ90 billion loan facility to Kiev but failed in an effort to use ‚Ǩ210 billion in frozen Russian sovereign assets …
(2025-12-22). Yo creo en los jóvenes, porque cuando fui joven creyeron en mí. cubadebate.cu A cinco años de asumir el cargo en plena pandemia, el Dr.C. Silvano Merced Len guía la universidad que forma al 91% de los campeones olímpicos cubanos. En el Día del Educador, conversamos sobre ciencia aplicada al deporte, formación de valores y los retos de preparar a los entrenadores que sostendrán el futuro del movimiento deportivo nacional.
(2025-12-22). Fallece el destacado combatiente Luis Calvo Montes de Oca, "Wicho" cubadebate.cu En horas de la tarde de este domingo, falleció en la capital a la edad de 91 años, el destacado combatiente Luis Calvo Montes de Oca, "Wicho".
(2025-12-22). Leñadores acarician el boleto directo a la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los líderes Leñadores de Las Tunas dieron un paso firme en sus aspiraciones de asegurar el boleto directo a la Liga Élite, al conseguir hoy su victoria 46 en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Sobre la grama del estadio Julio Antonio Mella, los vigentes monarcas, derrotaron 12-1 a los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila.
(2025-12-22). Cómo La Independencia De Puerto Rico Puede Construir Una Economía Productiva Más Allá De Las Limitaciones Neoliberales De Estados Unidos. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-22). Imperialismo y Continuidad. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-21). Israel Has Killed Over 400 Palestinians in Gaza Since Trump-Backed 'Ceasefire' Went Into Effect. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said on Saturday that Israeli forces have killed at least 401 Palestinians and wounded 1,108 since the US-backed ceasefire was supposed to go into effect, as Israel continues violating the deal. The Health Ministry's statement came a day after the Israeli military bombed a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza City's Tuffah …
(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). 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). 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). Protesters demand Gaza action from Presbyterian church in Ireland. thecanary.co A group of around 30 protesters gathered outside the Presbyterian Church in Ireland's (PCI) Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, calling for the church to take action against so-called Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza. The demonstration was staged to coincide with a Special General Assembly at the opulent Belfast premises on Thursday December 18, held to discuss […] | By
(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). 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). '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). 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). Epstein files: Whose names and photos are in the latest document drop? aljazeera.com The latest trove of legal documents has been heavily redacted, but several famous figures are recognisable.
(2025-12-21). Trump's Epstein coverup seemingly caught in real time. thecanary.co 
On 19 December, Donald Trump's Justice Department finally released the Epstein Files. Which is to say they released about 10% of them. 90% of which they redacted. Donald Trump — or 468 of him — in the Epstein files Still, though, we did get to see some new photos like File 468, which demonstrated Jeffrey […] | By
(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). 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). 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). 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). US Pursuing Third Tanker Near Venezuela as Trump Escalates Blockade. news.antiwar.com Updated on December 21 at 7: 58 pm EST US forces tried to board a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as the Trump administration continues to escalate its declared blockade of the country, an action traditionally considered an act of war under international law. Sources told Bloomberg that the US was still in …
(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). 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 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). 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). Cuba denounces fraudulent U.S. terrorist designation of Venezuela. radiohc.cu Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla strongly rejected the recent designation by the Donald Trump administration that labels Venezuela a "foreign terrorist organization," calling it "a new arbitrary, fraudulent, unilateral, and politically motivated act." | The measure was announced by the US president on social media, where he also ordered a blockade of "all authorized oil tankers entering and leaving" Venezuela, demanding the illegitimate return of "all the oil, land, and other assets that were stolen from us." Trump asserted that "Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembl…
(2025-12-21). Iran Condemns US Threat of Use of Force against Venezuela. english.almanar.com.lb Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi condemned the US' threat to use force against Venezuela and its actions that undermine maritime security in the Caribbean, describing them as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter. Araqchi made the remarks at a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Yvan Eduardo Gil Pinto, in which …
(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). Venezuela denunció secuestro de buque privado con petróleo nacional. radiohc.cu Venezuela denunció y rechazó este sábado en forma categórica el robo y secuestro de un nuevo buque privado que transportaba petróleo venezolano, así como la desaparición forzada de su tripulación. | Un comunicado divulgado por la vicepresidenta ejecutiva Delcy Rodríguez señaló que el atraco fue cometido por efectivos militares de Estados Unidos en aguas internacionales. | Afirmó que este grave hecho de piratería "implica la flagrante comisión del delito previsto en el artículo tres del Convenio para la represión de actos ilícitos contra la seguridad de la navegación marítima de 1988, así como una grosera violació…
(2025-12-21). Washington responde a informe de The New York Times sobre segundo buque robado a Venezuela. cubadebate.cu La Administración de Donald Trump respondió a un artículo publicado este sábado por The New York Times, el cual señala que el supertanquero Centuries, interceptado este sábado, no figuraba en las listas de sanciones oficiales.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Lukashenko on Belarus-Russia cooperation: 'The governments are working well'. eng.belta.by At a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko praised the work of the two governments to promote bilateral cooperation, BelTA has learned.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Belarusian delegation brings gift for Putin to St. Petersburg. eng.belta.by She had previously said that the Belarusian president would present his Russian counterpart with a painting of Valaam landscapes as a birthday gift.
(2025-12-21). UN General Assembly: States must ensure that the protections afforded under IHL remain effective against the risks of ICT activities during armed conflict. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the High-level Meeting of the UN General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20)…
(2025-12-21). 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). Global Chaos vs. Pakistan's Gains: Inside the Turbulent Triumphs. thinktank.pk The year emerges as a watershed moment in contemporary history, characterized by seismic geopolitical shifts, economic recalibrations, persistent climate vulnerabilities, and technological leaps forward. For Pakistan, 2025 was particularly transformative—a period of assertive defense, diplomatic breakthroughs, and internal reforms that redefined its standing on the world stage. Against a backdrop of protracted global conflicts and …
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). European leaders were always going to fail to agree a reparations loan. strategic-culture.su It's time to ditch the dreamers and get back to diplomacy | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Brussels was the centre of the pro-war…
(2025-12-21). Aluminum hydrate output exceeds 665,000 tons in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Production of aluminum hydrate in Iran reached 665,189 tons in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
(2025-12-21). US military convoy enters eastern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) — Media sources report that a US military convoy has entered eastern Syria.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Arab Cup 2025: Morocco wins the cup but Palestine wins the story. thecanary.co Although Morocco is officially the biggest winner of the FIFA Qatar 2025 Arab Cup after winning the title, and with Mohamed Rabie Hrimat winning the Best Player award, Mehdi Benabid winning Best Goalkeeper, and Abdelrazak Hamdallah winning Man of the Match in the final, anyone who followed the Palestinian team knows that they are the […] | By
(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). More documented evidence of Israel's use of sexual violence in Palestinian prisons. thecanary.co Content warning: this article contains discussion of rape and sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting Documented Palestinian testimonies reveal the use of sexual violence, including rape, as a systematic means of torture inside Israeli prisons, in one of the most serious violations suffered by Palestinian prisoners since the start of Israel's war on […] | By
(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). 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). 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). 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). UK Palestine Action prisoners 'not in safe hands', group warns. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). '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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Pashinyan thanks Aliyev for allowing cargo transit to Armenia through Azerbaijan. eng.belta.by At the Eurasian Economic Union summit in St. Petersburg, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan thanked Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for the decision to unblock cargo transit to Armenia.
(2025-12-21). One Killed, Several Wounded in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel continues with its drone strikes against southern Lebanon today in the southern town of Yater, launching two distinct strikes against vehicles which they claimed, without providing evidence, were targeting "Hezbollah terrorists." The first strike was against a car in Yater, and killed one person within. The subsequent strike targeted a motorcycle, and while no …
(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). 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). Putin thanks Lukashenko for praising bilateral relations. eng.belta.by "I would like to thank you for speaking so highly of our Russian-Belarusian relations. I noticed the warmth with which you spoke about Russia and our ties. I am confident many in Russia noticed it, too," Vladimir Putin stressed.
(2025-12-21). AFCON to be held every four years starting 2028. independent.co.ug 
RABAT | Xinhua | The CAF Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years starting 2028, Patrice Motsepe, president of African football's governing body Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Saturday in Rabat. After the planned 2027 and 2028 editions, the quadrennial cycle will be adopted, Motsepe said in a press conference before …
(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). Breakout Football Stars to Watch in 2025. moguldom.com 
This season has been due to the fact that many players were able to step away from the standard of play and earn their moments to shine. The run, the goal, the move to a different position can all take a player from "promising prospect" to "star". When looking at the youth roster for the …
(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). 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). 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). 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). The Mental Health Act is now law but is it a moment for celebration? thecanary.co The Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent to become law, replacing its predecessor from 1983. Although aspects of the new Act are significant changes, many activists and charities have concerns that it does not go far enough. This reform was almost certainly a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make true change, but many gaps and issues […] | By
(2025-12-21). The 90th anniversary of Sri Lanka's socialist movement. peoplesdispatch.org Ninety years ago, on December 18, 1935, a handful of young people came together to establish the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). Leslie Goonewardena, general secretary of the LSSP from 1935 to 1977, later wrote that the party was founded because "there was a void to be filled". | On the one hand, the conservative Ceylon National Congress (founded in 1919), composed of local elites with economic interests that overlapped with the colonial administration, was failing to push forward the agenda of national liberation—they preferred to settle for piecemeal reforms and dominion status…
(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). Israel's role in fragmenting Yemen: Geopolitics, proxies, and strategic waterways. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The war on Yemen has never been merely an internal conflict. From its earliest stages, it has been shaped by regional and international actors seeking to redraw the country's political and geographic map.
(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). 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). Panchenko: Zelensky still believes he is fighting evil. eng.belta.by Commenting on opinion polls in Ukraine suggesting that residents oppose withdrawing Ukrainian Armed Forces from Donbass, Diana Panchenko said: "That's a lie."
(2025-12-21). Jenin: Israeli army kills Palestinian schoolboy at point-blank. newarab.com 
Two Palestinians, including a child One of those killed was 16-year-old Rayyan Mohammad Abu Mualla, who was gunned down at close range by an Israeli soldier in Seconds later, the soldier opens fire from just a few metres away, shooting t…
(2025-12-21). Lukashenko: Belarus and Russia are a driver of integration processes. eng.belta.by "We have embraced this role — to be the driving force of integration in…
(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). 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). How a fake Saudi prince infiltrated Lebanon's political elite. newarab.com 
(2025-12-21). Ukrainian journalist: Zelensky sends Ukrainians to the slaughter. eng.belta.by Vladimir Zelensky is sending Ukrainians to die, Ukrainian journalist Diana Panchenko said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-12-21). High on the hill: iconic Nylex Clock. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Two Martyrs as Occupation Army Launches Widespread West Bank Raids. english.almanar.com.lb Two Palestinians were martyred early today during an Israeli occupation military incursion into Jenin and its surrounding towns in the northern West Bank. The Palestinian Ministry of Health identified the victims as Ahmed Zayoud, a young man from Silat al-Harithiya, and 16-year-old Rayan Abu Mualla from Qabatiya. BREAKING: A 16-year-old Palestinian teenager, Rayyan Abu Mu'alla, …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Lukashenko outlines EAEU's priorities for next five years. eng.belta.by The Belarusian leader identified agricultural cooperation as a second critical area. He urged to take decisive steps to reduce the sector's import dependency to a negligible statistical level.
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). How Businesses Actually Encounter Risk, And Why Coverage Categories Matter. moguldom.com Most businesses do not experience risk in dramatic ways. There is no single moment where everything goes wrong at once. Instead, exposure shows up quietly, through routine operations, ordinary interactions, and decisions that feel minor at the time. A customer walks through a workspace. An employee drives between job sites. A client relies on professional …
(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). 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). 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). In The Pay Of Foundations Revisited: How US Power Elite Funds "Parallel Left" Media (1). indybay.org Some U.S. "parallel left" alternative media groups have funded their news operations by accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in "charitable" grants from tax-exempt foundations of same U.S. power elite whose undemocratic abuses of power, crimes and immoral policies they claim to be exposing and holding accountable in their "independent journalism" work and reporting.
(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). 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). 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). 'I felt proud of our country' — Student reflects on Belarusian People's Congress. eng.belta.by Igor Ananenko, a student at the Academy of Public Administration under the aegis of the President of the Republic of Belarus, shared his impressions of the Belarusian People's Congress with a BelTA correspondent.
(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). We could all easily be 'Aco': Slovenia's controversial new law seeks to address the challenge of Roma integration. globalvoices.org 
The country has been urged to ensure the law's enforcement doesn't 'disproportionately affect any community'Originally published on In ea…
(2025-12-21). How the winter solstice is marked across the MENA region. newarab.com 
Across the The phenomenon marks the official start of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, as the Earth's axis tilts away from the sun and sunlight falls directly on the Tropic of Capricorn at 23.5 degrees south latitude. | From this point on, daylight hours gradually begin to lengthen again, leading towards the spring equinox in March. | Longest night across the Arab w…
(2025-12-21). Thousands mourn slain Bangladesh student leader. tribune.com.pk 
Massive crowds gathered in Bangladesh's capital on Saturday for the funeral of a slain student leader, held under tight security after two days of protests and violence. | Tens of thousands of people joined the funeral procession to pay their respects to Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year's pro-democracy uprising who was set to contest the general elections in February. | He was shot by masked gunmen last week while leaving a mosque in Dhaka, and died in a hospital in Singapore on Thursday. | "You are in our hearts and you will remain in the heart of all Bangladeshis as long as the country exists," i…
(2025-12-21). Decoding Trump's "America First" Doctrine: What his National Security Strategy Revealed. moderndiplomacy.eu On 8th December, the Trump administration released its National Security Strategy (NSS), marking a significant departure from the previous National Security Strategies. The US NSS usually outlines the administration's foreign policy priorities, strategic intent, and policy objectives. In line with this, Trump's NSS highlights his administration's foreign policy principles and priorities, which stand in sharp …
(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). 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). For a left-wing with a plan. indybay.org Forward-looking & socially just preventive or emergency measures that go beyond dysfunctional market control are becoming increasingly important for the survival of society—and, for many people, more plausible. At the same time, we are seeing how, in the wake of increasing geopolitical confrontations & global economic competition, government planning & control are vital.
(2025-12-21). Beware hubris: Netanyahu risks demanding more from Trump than he can pay back. haaretz.com Netanyahu may raise the prospect of another strike on Iran at Mar-a-Lago, betting that Trump's appetite for U.S. power outweighs his isolationism. But at the start of a midterm election year, backing another attack would be toxic with an already hostile MAGA base…
(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). How international businesses can save time and money. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-21). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(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). 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). 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). Thursday 12/25: Christmas Community Dinner. indybay.org Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2025-12-21). As Lebanon Advances Disarmament of Hezbollah, Israel Sees New War as 'Inevitable'. news.antiwar.com Superficially, one would think that there is substantial progress being made in Lebanon toward an enduring peace. Lebanese officials are advancing the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani River, as required by the ceasefire, and Lebanese and Israeli officials have twice met in US-brokered talks surrounding that ceasefire. Israeli strikes on Lebanon have continued …
(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). 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). 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). Giant right-wing influencer 'Asmongold' turns on Israel. thecanary.co The streamer Asmongold is one of the most wretched people on the planet. He's also an incredibly popular streamer on the American right, with his video uploads receiving more than a hundred million views a month on YouTube. As someone who seemingly fell into politics accidentally, Asmongold is more of a follower than a leader […] | By
(2025-12-21). Israel's medieval sadism: Ben-Gvir's plan for a crocodile-ringed prison. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In a move that signals a descent into medieval-style barbarism, Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has proposed a high-security prison for Palestinian detainees surrounded by a moat of crocodiles.
(2025-12-21). Ordinary Citizens Rush The Sovereign's Throne In House Of Lords. popularresistance.org Three people have jumped barriers in the house of lords to access the king's throne and the chairs of state. They planned to announce the release of The People's Charter — a new democratic mandate for the UK. | Touring the house of lords chamber at 9: 30am on 19 December, they climbed a barrier to take their place around the king's throne. They unfurled a banner that read: 'REPLACE THE LORDS'. Almost immediately they were intercepted by Metropolitan Police officers stationed in the room, and parliamentary security guards. They were removed, detained, and questioned on site before being released without arres…
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Conozca la tasa de cambio oficial para el domingo 21 diciembre de 2025. cubadebate.cu Cubadebate comparte con sus lectores la tasa de cambio oficial del Banco Central, correspondiente al segmento III, para el domingo 21 de diciembre de 2025.
(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). Por un mejor servicio de hospitalización en Pinar del Río. cubadebate.cu Desde finales del mes de octubre y los primeros días de noviembre hay un ajetreo inusual en el hospital pediátrico Pepe Portilla. El conocido bloque en L de esa institución de Salud es sometido a fuertes labores constructivas que incluyen el cambio de toda la instalación hidrosanitaria, acciones en la carpintería y de pintura.
(2025-12-21). La Tira de los Lectores: Mis maestros en fotos. cubadebate.cu Hace unos días la convocamos y hoy regresa La Tira de los Lectores, para celebrar a los educadores cubanos, esos que forjan valores y conocimientos desde el aula. Agradecemos a nuestros lectores la participación en esta convocatoria y les invitamos a mantenerse informados a través de nuestro sitio web y redes sociales. Hasta la próxima.
(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). 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.