(2025-12-09). Israel killed nearly half of all journalists slain globally, new report confirms. tehrantimes.com A new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published Tuesday confirms that 67 journalists were killed worldwide between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, nearly half of them in the Gaza Strip, where they were killed by Israeli forces.
(2025-12-09). Drones Linked to Gaza Operating Surveillance Flights Over US Cities. projectcensored.org In the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, the US-based drone company Skydio provided more than one hundred surveillance drones to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In October 2025, Nate Bear reported for °Do Not Panic! that police stations across the United States are now monitoring…
(2025-12-09). Blair dropped from leading Trump's Gaza board after regional objections. tehrantimes.com Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been removed from consideration to lead U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "board of peace" in Gaza, the Financial Times revealed, following objections raised by several Arab and Muslim states.
(2025-12-09). Gaza health crisis continues amid ceasefire. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities in Gaza Strip denounced Israeli restrictions on the entry of medicines and warned of the deterioration of the sector after two years of aggression.
(2025-12-09). Maduro's joy at Venezuelan joropo's declaration as Cultural Heritage. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec. 9 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolas Maduro expressed his immense joy at the declaration of the joropo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
(2025-12-09). Venezuela ALBA News 5.30.2025: Decisive Chavista Victory; Venezuela Feeds 4.6 million students for free every day; Upcoming Events. wibailoutpeople.org 
Ultimas Noticias: Venezuela: School Feeding Program Serves 4.6 Million Students for Free Venezuela's School Feeding Program (PAE) is serving 4.6 million students in more than 20,000 schools across the country for free, representing 90% coverage. "In our country, food and education are state priorities," Adriana Urdaneta, president of the National Institute of Nutrition, said. "They …
(2025-12-09). The Hegseth killings must stop. strategic-culture.su Last week the Pentagon, under "War Secretary" Pete Hegseth, carried out yet another military attack on a boat in the high seas that the Administration claims is smuggling drugs. That makes 23 boats blown up by the US military in the waters off Latin America — most near Venezuela — and nearly 100 persons killed.
(2025-12-09). Trump Out of Baltimore! No War on Venezuela Palestine! Jobs, Food Healthcare NOW! wibailoutpeople.org 
Trump is set to attend the Army-Navy game at M&T Bank Stadium on December 13. Let's show Trump how Baltimore feels about him and demand: — TRUMP OUT OF BALTIMORE!— NO WAR ON VENEZUELA & PALESTINE!— JOBS, FOOD, AND HEALTHCARE NOW! Saturday December 13, 20251 PMW. Hamburg & Russell St.(GPS address: 600 W. Hamburg St.) …
(2025-12-09). Cancillería de Cuba desmiente falsas informaciones con respecto a Venezuela. radiohc.cu La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal rechazó y desmintió este lunes informaciones de medios de prensa, sobre supuestos contactos entre funcionarios cubanos y del Gobierno de Estados Unidos para abordar asuntos internos relacionados con Venezuela. | Por su interés reproducimos estas declaraciones publicadas en el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex). | ´Las agresiones y las amenazas de guerra contra la hermana Venezuela han concitado un amplio rechazo internacional y al interior de EEUU. | En este contexto, sectores guerreristas estadounidenses recurren…
(2025-12-09). Venezuela se mantiene de pie ante agresiones de EE.UU., afirma Diosdado Cabello. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello reafirmó este lunes que a pesar de las constantes amenazas y el asedio de Estados Unidos y sus aliados contra la nación suramericana, el pueblo venezolano permanece de pie y en unidad permanente. | Durante la rueda de prensa semanal del PSUV, Cabello señaló que la agresión al país entró en una ´etapa distinta ª desde agosto, con amenazas contundentes dirigidas a apoderarse de la riqueza nacional. | Acusó a los sectores del extremismo opositor venezolano de intentar ´sembrar el caos ª en los últimos cuatr…
(2025-12-09). Cuba considers Venezuela's response to imperial infamy admirable. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec. 9 (Prensa Latina) The president of Casa de las Americas in Cuba, Abel Prieto, considered the response of President Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan people to what he called the infamy of the declining US empire admirable.
(2025-12-09). Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals. geo.tv 
This collage of pictures shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sign the high-speed train project on December 8, 2025. — Facebook/ Mohammed bin Salman Fan ClubRail agreement signed by MBS and Qatar's emir.High-speed train project…
(2025-12-09). GOP appeals to state Supreme Court to block pro-worker bills. peoplesworld.org 
LANSING, Mich.—In contempt for both democracy and the working class, Republican Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall on Monday appealed to the state's Supreme Court after lower courts unanimously ruled his blatant obstruction of pro-worker legislation unconstitutional. According to the Michigan AFL-CIO, his action is a last-ditch effort to deny hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers …
(2025-12-09). Orban, Erdogan cement Russian energy lifeline to Hungary | Ukraine War | Turkey. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used his Ankara visit to lock in Turkey's guarantee that Russian gas and oil will keep flowing to Hungary via the TurkStream route, underlining Budapest's deep energy dependence on Moscow even as most EU and NATO states try to cut Russian supplies. Orban and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also framed themselves as a joint "peace camp" on the Russia‚ÄëUkraine war, pledging to coordinate diplomatic efforts while staying within NATO but pursuing a more Russia‚Äëfriendly, negotiation‚Äëfocused line than many Western allies.&…
(2025-12-09). Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration for Legal Justification of Deadly Boat Strikes. commondreams.org The American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the New York Civil Liberties Union today filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking the immediate release of an Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) opinion and other documents related to President Trump's illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats in international waters. "The public deserves to know how our government is justifying the cold-blooded murder of civilians as lawful and why it believes it can hand out get-out-of-jail-free cards to people committing these crimes," said Jeffre…
(2009-12-25). Murree launches crackdown on encroachments under forest land recovery policy. tribune.com.pk 
The Murree Forest Division, in coordination with the District Administration and the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority, on Tuesday launched an operation on Lawrence College Road targeting a decades-old residential structure under the Punjab government's policy of reclaiming forest land. | A residential structure built illegally on approximately one and a half kanals of forest land was demolished, marking another step in the province's ongoing effort to recover unlawfully occupied public property. Just a few weeks earlier, authorities had reclaimed 231 kanals of Murree State Forest land valued at over…
(2025-12-09). Belarus counts on fruitful military cooperation with Iran. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the current state and future prospects for developing bilateral military cooperation and agreed upon a plan for joint activities for 2026.
(2025-12-09). Instacart algorithms drive secret grocery price hikes. nationofchange.org New report finds algorithm driven tests can charge shoppers up to 23 percent more for the same cart.
(2025-12-09). Kerala Election Code Violation Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty accused R Sreelekha, a former DGP and now a BJP candidate, of violating the election code of conduct. The accusations stem from a social media post where she allegedly shared survey results that favored the NDA.
(2025-12-09). Three persons of interests identified in "Witness D" murder case. sanews.gov.za Three persons of interests identified in "Witness D" murder case | National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the police have identified three persons of interest that they believe can assist in solving the murder case of Marius Van Der Merwe. ⚪ "We are closing in on these suspects as our investigations reach a very advanced and sensitive stage," General Masemola said on Monday. ⚪ Addressing the media after visiting the family of Van der Merwe in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni, Masemola said linked to the murder of Van Der Merwe, the police are investigating two other cases which is the murder case in Duduz…
(2025-12-09). The American Dream, We Hardly Knew You. portside.org The American Dream, We Hardly Knew You |
(2025-12-09). Inside the Israel lobby's lesser-known tool for influencing Congress: free travel. mondoweiss.net 
This year, Israel will account for nearly one-quarter of all free travel gifted to Congress members, and AIPAC is overwhelmingly setting the agenda.
(2025-12-09). Gevorgyan appreciates Iran for protecting cultural heritage of Armenians. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Chairwoman of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan has appreciated Iran for protecting cultural and historical heritages of Iranian Armenians.
(2025-12-09). Lukashenko: Belarus seeks to start joint projects with Tanzania soon. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on Independence Day, BelTA learned from the Belarusian leader's press service.
(2025-12-09). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-09). Tehran invites foreign partners to expanded energy Coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — In a meeting with Belarus's industry minister, Iran's oil minister emphasized that Tehran has prepared a portfolio of oil and gas contracts aimed at attracting friendly partners.
(2025-12-09). Claim: Battery Rationing is Required to Contain an Aussie Green Subsidy Blowout. wattsupwiththat.com "… A possibility to discuss is lowering the 50kWh threshold to 15kWh. …"
(2025-12-09). Semi-finished steel production up 4.7% in 7 months on year. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The production of semi-finished steel in Iran rose 4.7 percent in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (September 23-October 22), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, the Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) announced.
(2025-12-09). Pantone Color of the Year choice is an irritating letdown. thecanary.co As the year draws to a close there's still a few things to look forward to. Aside from getting dragged by Spotify Wrapped and eating my weight in cheese in front of the TV, the Pantone Color of the Year is a window to next year's trends. So it was disappointing when the 2026 choice […] | By
(2025-12-09). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-09). 10 Gifts For The Intellectual Black Women In Your Life: 2025 Edition. newsone.com 
Smart, soulful, stylish, and always evolving, the intellectual Black woman deserves gifts that honor her mind, nurture her creativity, and celebrate her brilliance. Whether she's deep in literary theory, perfecting her self-care rituals, mastering her wellness goals, or exploring new tools to elevate her home and lifestyle, this guide brings thoughtful picks she'll actually love …
(2025-12-09). Israeli force infiltrated into Adaisseh and blew up a house in the southern Lebanese border town: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). Supreme Court expected to greenlight any and all Trump firings. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court's six-justice Republican-named majority seems ready to make Donald Trump a King. And not just by giving him total, complete, and uncontestable control over every part of the federal government, including as many as 50 independent agencies, among them the National Labor Relations Board, which is what the GOP presidential denizen sought …
(2025-12-09). Strategic autonomy in practice: India and Eurasia's reconfiguration. tehrantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi on 4—5 December 2025 should be viewed as one of the defining geopolitical moments in Eurasia over the past decade—an event that transcends the traditional contours of the Moscow—New Delhi relationship and is best understood as part of a broader realignment in the regional balance of power.
(2025-12-09). To Get On Offense, Offer Workers Many Ways In. popularresistance.org To fight back against authoritarianism and the billionaire takeover, the labor movement must get on offense. We must have our own agenda, set by rank-and-file members, rooted in the issues that members care most about—issues that unite us and build power. | Maybe our agenda includes a starting wage of no less than $30 an hour, expanding workers' rights, and building union membership to a supermajority in our bargaining units. We can be fighting for a lot of things. | But to fight for any of them, we need enough involved union members, armed with political education and trained on organizing skills, to incre…
(2025-12-09). UPDF Regrets Gulu City Fracas but Blames Kyagulanyi for "Defiance" plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has acknowledged that the chaos that unfolded in Gulu City during the visit of National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu was "regrettable," but maintains that the incident resulted from what they described as the candidate's defiance of an agreed campaign route. On Monday, the Fourth Infantry …
(2025-12-09). Daily Memo: A Thousand Confirmed Kidnappings in the Past 90 Days, Plus Two More Deaths in Detention. lataco.com On September 8th, exactly three months, 90 days ago today, Justice Kavanaugh, along with five other Supreme Court justices, removed the temporary restraining order on the roaming raids in and around Los Angeles, giving immigration agents the go-ahead to racially profile Latinos. Since that decision, today we have reached at least 1000 confirmed kidnappings, at least 96 confirmed Kavanaugh stops, which include 15 U.S. Citizens being detained, at least one of them being shot.
(2025-12-09). The Hemispheric Turn in New US National Security Strategy. orinocotribune.com By Misión Verdad — Dec 9, 2025 | The United Stats' 2025 National Security Strategy (NSS), published on December 4, 2025, outlines a US foreign policy centered on the reaffirmation of US sovereignty and on restructuring the Western Hemisphere as a space of exclusive influence for US national interests. The document thus prioritizes concrete goals: border control, reindustrialization, economic security, and selective regional stability. | Its approach is realist—in terms of international relations—functional, and markedly unilateral: the US will act wherever its interests are at stake, including t…
(2025-12-09). Iran, Azerbaijan determined to strengthen bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran and Baku are committed to using all available capacities to enhance bilateral ties and expand cooperation within multilateral frameworks.
(2025-12-09). Brazilians take to the streets calling attention to a crisis of violence against women. globalvoices.org Marches were organized in several cities after a number of cases linked to hatred against womenGlobal VoicesWoman holding a sign reading 'Stop killing us,' during a march in Brasília, Brazil's capital, denouncing violence against women. Thousands of women
(2025-12-09). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-09). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-09). BRICS+: Nigeria and the Expanding Geopolitical Architecture of BRICS. infobrics.org The inclusion of Nigeria, Africa's largest economy and most populous nation is a significant, calculated move. It signals a conscious adjustment of the BRICS' geopolitical focus toward the continent…
(2025-12-09). Israel Escalates Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon, Hitting Multiple Towns. news.antiwar.com Amid growing concerns about the state of the ceasefire, Israel is continuing to not only attack Lebanon, but to escalate, with strikes on Tuesday hitting multiple towns in the Iqlim al-Tuffah region of southern Lebanon. As usual, Hezbollah was the pretext. Strikes targeted the towns of Jbaa, Azza and Roumine, with a number of civilian …
(2025-12-09). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-09). Iran National Orchestra performs at Vahdat Hall. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran National Orchestra, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian, presented its latest concert titled "Now It Has Reached Our Ears…" on Sunday and Monday at Tehran's Vahdat Hall. Prominent Iranian vocalist Vahid Taj accompanied the orchestra during the concerts.
(2025-12-09). First MTZ tractors delivered to Russia's Kamchatka. eng.belta.by Two powerful BELARUS 1523.3 tractors with 150 horsepower were officially dispatched to the customer, the Zarechnoye company.
(2025-12-09). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-09). Japan refuses European plan to seize Russian assets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Japan has rejected the European Union's (EU) proposal to expropriate frozen Russian assets worth approximately $30 billion, according to reports.
(2025-12-09). YouTube and big tech censorship threatens global accountability, Palestinian rights groups say. mondoweiss.net 
After the U.S. imposed sanctions, YouTube took down over 700 videos from prominent Palestinian human rights groups. Rights advocates say this censorship goes beyond Palestine and affects the future of international justice and accountability.
(2025-12-09). Argentina: Union strike, massive protests against labor reform. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) More than 90 percent of state workers went on strike and joined numerous demonstrations in cities across Argentina against the government's proposed labor reform, which they claim curtails their rights.
(2009-12-25). Salah's omission from Inter game is a consequence of his actions, says Becker. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's omission from Tuesday's Champions League game at Inter Milan is a consequence of his reaction to being left out of the side, teammate Alisson Becker said on Monday. | Salah, 33, was not included in the 19-man squad for the Inter clash after he said in a hard-hitting interview following Saturday's match with Leeds United that he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club. | "Salah not being available is just a consequence of what he did and he is smart enough to know that. I didn't speak to Mo about that," the Brazilian goalkeeper told reporters. | "We share good moments, happ…
(2025-12-09). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-09). MFA: Belarus invites Lithuania to discuss all issues at the negotiating table. eng.belta.by Belarus has invited Lithuania to jointly discuss all existing issues at the negotiating table, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Igor Sekreta told journalists.
(2025-12-09). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-09). Government raises R11.795 billion to fund infrastructure projects. sanews.gov.za Government raises R11.795 billion to fund infrastructure projects | The National Treasury has successfully raised R11.795 billion under South Africa's first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond. ⚪ According to the National Treasury, the auction attracted strong market interest, with bids exceeding R26 billion and achieving a 2.2-times subscription rate. ⚪ The proceeds from the Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond will be used exclusively to finance projects under the Budget Facility for Infrastructure (BFI) programme. ⚪ The total issuance amount was split across 10 and 15-year maturities as follo…
(2009-12-25). Pakistan, Indonesia sign seven MoUs to boost bilateral cooperation. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan and Indonesia have signed seven Memorandums of Understanding and Agreements to further enhance bilateral cooperation in diverse fields in Islamabad on Tuesday. | The MoUs and agreements include cooperation in higher education, a grant program for Indonesian state scholarships, facilitation of business development for small and medium enterprises, collaboration between national archives, narcotics control and cooperation in preventing and combating illicit drug trafficking, cooperation in Halal trade and certification, and cooperation in the field of health. | Pakistan and Indonesia have decided to pro…
(2025-12-09). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-09). Report reveals ongoing challenges for people living with HIV in SA. sanews.gov.za Report reveals ongoing challenges for people living with HIV in SA | The HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report launched on Wednesday reveals that, despite progress since the 2014 study, significant efforts are still needed to reduce stigma, improve healthcare experiences, and support the mental well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV). | Today, the PLHIV sector, led by the National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA), unveiled the HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report. | This comprehensive study measures and documents the stigma, discrimination, and rights violations faced by PLHIV in South Africa. | Conducte…
(2025-12-09). The Last Close Guantánamo Vigils Of 2025. popularresistance.org Last Wednesday, December 3, groups of stalwart campaigners gathered across the US and around the world for the 35th monthly global vigils for the closure of the "war on terror" prison at Guantánamo Bay. | The "First Wednesday" vigils took place outside the White House in Washington, D.C., and in London, New York City, Brussels, Detroit, Los Angeles and Portland, OR, with former prisoner Mansoor Adayfi also holding a solo vigil in Belgrade. Further vigils took place in Cobleskill, NY on Saturday December 6, and outside the Howard Zinn Book Fair in San Francisco on Sunday December 7.
(2025-12-09). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-09). Congress Prepares To Pass NDAA That Will Give Trump His $1 Trillion Military Budget. news.antiwar.com Congress has released its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and is preparing to pass the sweeping spending bill, which will give President Trump a total military budget of over $1 trillion. Earlier this year, a supplemental for an additional $156 billion was included in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," most of which will go …
(2025-12-09). Tories panic over trade union bill shows it's desperately needed. thecanary.co 
Employers will now be required to inform employees of their right to join a trade union under the new Employment Rights Bill. Significantly, Whitehall will provide an approved statement for bosses to hand to workers, in order to prevent hostile employers from attempting to discourage union membership. As a quick demonstration of what such a […] | By
(2025-12-09). Thailand launches airstrikes inside Cambodia after accusing it of violating ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org At least six people have been killed and dozens of others injured in fresh clashes between the two South-East Asian neighbors, despite a ceasefire agreement signed in October under US mediation.
(2025-12-09). Detainees Missing from ICE Database after Entering Alligator Alcatraz. projectcensored.org Hundreds of detainees at Florida's new immigration detention center, nicknamed Alligator Alcatraz, have effectively vanished from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) online databases. Reporters from Democracy Now! and the Miami Herald found that of approximately 1,800 individuals detained at the remote Everglades facility in July 2025, around 800 no…
(2025-12-09). This Week in People's History, Dec 10—16. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 10—16 |
(2025-12-09). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-09). Italy reports 896 workplace deaths in the first 10 months of 2025. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Between January and October 2025, 896 workplace deaths were recorded in Italy, 657 of them at the workplace itself, plus an additional 239 that occurred during commutes, according to a report released.
(2025-12-09). Israel launches ground, air assaults on southern Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Israel carried out simultaneous ground incursions and airstrikes across several areas of southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese and regional media reports.
(2025-12-09). Scam victims left unprotected as banks deny liability. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-09). Putin in India: India-Russia tested ties in action. tehrantimes.com As winter chills New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin swept into the Indian capital for a two-day state visit on December 4—5, stirring warm excitement and euphoria after a four-year gap since his last trip in December 2021. Scathing Western sanctions, oppressive tariff threats by Washington to trade partners, even an arrest warrant, haven't stopped him from rolling back into one of Russia's closest mates.
(2025-12-09). Sheboygan Vs. Data Center Public Meeting December 13, 2025. wibailoutpeople.org 
Event: www.facebook.com/share/1F7s8iPfbe/ Join us for an hour long presentation on what is happening with data centers in Wisconsin, what are the actual effects on us, and how can we work together to stop them in our city and state? We hope to see you there in the Rocca room of the library. No Data Center …
(2025-12-09). Some 125 earthquakes hit Iran in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 123 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 29 to December 5, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-12-09). We Need To Know How Corporate Democrats Made President Trump Possible. progressivehub.net NORMAN SOLOMON…
(2025-12-09). US, Australia hold high-level talks on China's major naval buildup in East Asia. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held joint talks in Washington with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong just days after reports that China has deployed more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels across key East Asian waters. This high-level meeting at the State Department on 8 December 2025 focused on the security fallout from Beijing's unprecedented maritime show of force, including its pressure around Taiwan and contested seas, and on how to further tighten US‚ÄëAustralia defence coordinati…
(2025-12-09). Was Volcano-Driven Climate Change partially Behind the Black Death? juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — How plague came to Europe around 1347 has long been debated by historians. Scientists have located the origin of the primary reservoir of the disease in today's Kyrgyzstan, and it has long been thought somehow to have come west with the Mongol invasions of the fourteenth century. | One colorful tale by an Italian traveler described how Mongols of the Golden Horde catapulted the cadavers of plague victims over the wall of the city of Caffa, now Feodosija, in Ukraine, in an early use of A…
(2025-12-09). Iran's National Orchestra performs at Vahdat Hall. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iran's National Orchestra performed Monday night at Vahdat Hall.
(2025-12-09). Zelensky not ready for peace — Trump. infobrics.org The American president revealed he is 'disappointed' with Zelensky.
(2025-12-09). Climate-Change Summer or Nuclear Winter? tomdispatch.com What self-destructive creatures we turn out to be! Can you even believe it? Only recently, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, met in Brazil for two weeks. While 194 countries were represented there, the historically greatest fossil-fuelizer on the planet, Donald Trump's United States, was, of course, missing in action (for the first time in 30 years). Worse yet, while the conference was underway, the Trump administration announced a new plan to open 1.3 billion acres (no, that is not a misprint!) of coastal waters to new oil and gas drilling. As for the conference itself, after floundering an…
(2025-12-09). Police Recover Body of Student Who Drowned at Itanda Falls. plusnews.ug 
Police in the Kiira region on Monday evening confirmed the retrieval of the body of Franco Maino, a student at Kampala International University (KIU), who drowned in River Nile on Sunday. Maino, a resident of Kakira Town Council in Jinja District, had gone for a day out with friends at Itanda Falls. One of his friends …
(2025-12-09). Fans in disbelief as Ronaldo announces investment in Perplexity AI. ummid.com Fans have been in disbelief, as well as exited and thrilled, as football legend and Portugal National Football Team Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo who also leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, announces investment in Perplexity AI.
(2025-12-09). Iranian universities advance in GreenMetric World Ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 44 Iranian universities are featured on the 15th edition of the GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, up from 40 universities in 2024.
(2025-12-09). Beyond suffering: Reclaiming the Palestinian story. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-09). Controversial Visit: Political Motives or Genuine Concern? devdiscourse.com Kuki outfits have voiced strong opposition to BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh's visit to a relief camp in Manipur's Ukhrul district, dismissing it as a political maneuver rather than an act of empathy.
(2025-12-09). Human Rights Group Warns US Allies Against Complicity in Trump's Boat Strikes. truthout.org A leading human rights organization on Tuesday pushed allies of the United States to more forcefully condemn and take steps to stop President Donald Trump's deadly boat strikes in international waters, attacks that experts have characterized as extrajudicial killings. "The UK, Canada, and other allied nations who partner with the United States on counternarcotics efforts have ample evidence… |
(2025-12-09). Humiliation At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. levernews.com 
(2025-12-09). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Armenia to form joint working commission to ease border travel. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iran and Armenia have agreed to establish a joint working commission to address land border issues and facilitate tourist movement between the two neighboring countries.
(2025-12-09). Northern Hemisphere tropical activity in 2025. wattsupwiththat.com *Second year in a row with below-normal tropical activity across the Northern Hemisphere… western Pacific Ocean leads the way with its seventh straight down year…no hurricanes hit the US for the first time in a decade*…
(2025-12-09). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-09). DRC: New clashes leave at least 74 dead. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The escalation of clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over the past week, in the province of South Kivu, has left at least 74 dead and 83 wounded, mainly civilians, according to a United Nations report.
(2025-12-09). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-09). Cinema Verite to hold 10 workshops with Iranian, international instructors. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iran International Documentary Film Festival "Cinema Verite" has announced the workshops and instructors for the 19th edition that will kick off on December 10 in Mellat Cineplex in Tehran.
(2025-12-09). Israeli occupation forces storm Birzeit town north of Ramallah in occupied West Bank: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). Iraq's Sovereignty Cannot Grow While U.S. Power Only Changes Shape. counterpunch.org In U.S. political talk, Iraq is often treated as a "finished chapter." The invasion is history, the occupation is history, and even the war against ISIS is presented as something largely completed. Yet in 2025, Iraqis are still living with the consequences of decisions made in Washington, and U.S. power in their country is not
(2025-12-09). Denmark's Ritual of Militarisation. dissidentvoice.org On December 8, 2025, the Copenhagen Security Summit convenes at Falkoner Centret in Frederiksberg. With 35 speakers and more than 1,200 participants, it is one of Denmark's largest gatherings on geopolitics and security. Organised by Danish Industry (DI), Ernst and Young, Poul Schmith (The Chamber Attorney), Danske Bank, and Bà∏rsen, the summit features high‚Äëprofile figures …
(2025-12-09). "Light Has Come" art exhibition unveils works on Zionist Regime's destruction. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian artist Abdolhamid Qadirian's art exhibition was inaugurated at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Monday, depicting Quranic narrative of the destruction of the Zionist Regime.
(2025-12-09). What Could The Contours Of A NATO-Russian Non-Aggression Pact Look Like? thealtworld.com Awareness of the threats that NATO poses along these three fronts and the division of labor between the top five states therein — Finland, Sweden, Poland, Romania, and Türkiye — enables Russia to devise the most effective countermeasures and propose the best means for managing future tensions. | It was earlier assessed that a
(2025-12-09). Texas Tough: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Officially Launches US Senate Run. newsone.com 
Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty | Welp, it's happening, y'all: Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid to represent the state of Texas in the U.S. Senate. | According to
(2025-12-09). Nzimande meets with department's entities. sanews.gov.za Nzimande meets with department's entities | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has held one-on-one meetings with the leadership of his department's entities as part of efforts to enhance the impact and visibility of the department. ⚪ Held last week, the discussions followed a special meeting held in August with the Chairpersons and CEOs of the entities under the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). ⚪ At the meeting in August, Nzimande emphasised the importance of upholding good governance among the leaders of these entities. This includes combating corrupt…
(2025-12-09). Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England. geo.tv 
(2025-12-09). Flint Residents Are Finally Going To Get Paid, But That Won't Repair The Ongoing Harm. newsone.com 
(2025-12-09). Europe in Panic Over US Strategy for Stability With Russia. consortiumnews.com Alastair Crooke on the Trump administration's most recent National Security Strategy, which critiques U.S. pursuit of global primacy as a failure. By Alastair Crooke Conflicts Forum A National Security Strategy (NSS) is produced periodically by U.S. administrations (President Donald Trump…
(2025-12-09). Shivaun O'Casey's intimate portrait of family, art, and communism. peoplesworld.org 
Famed Irish playwright Sean O'Casey's only daughter and now sole surviving child, Shivaun, has gifted the worldwide O'Casey community a splendid memoir of her life in the O'Casey family. Shivaun O'Casey was born in 1939, at the dawn of the Second World War, into a household where politics and artistic practice were inseparable from daily …
(2025-12-09). China slams Trump's Taiwan strategy, blasts Japan over jets amid tensions. hindustantimes.com China sharply condemned Trump's new U.S. national security strategy on Taiwan, warning Washington not to cross what it calls the "first inviolable red line" in bilateral relations. Beijing insists Taiwan is a purely internal matter, vowing to "never flinch" in defending sovereignty. The tensions are not limited to the Taiwan Strait: Beijing has also blasted Japan, accusing its fighter jets of "deliberate intrusion" into Chinese exercise zones and of spreading disinformation after Tokyo said its aircraft were twice targeted by Chinese radar near the Okinawa islands, underscoring a sharper, multi‚Äë…
(2025-12-09). Who is Quilen Blackwell? 10 Things to Know About CNN's Hero of the Year. moguldom.com Quilen Blackwell, founder of Southside Blooms, was named CNN's Hero of the Year for 2025, recognized for transforming vacant lots in one of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods into thriving flower farms that employ at-risk youth. The 40-year-old has turned an unlikely solution—flowers—into a powerful tool for fighting urban poverty and creating opportunity in Englewood, a …
(2025-12-09). Cuba presents special edition of Punch Cigars in Cyprus. plenglish.com The message explains that Habanos S.A. presented Princesas, a commemorative vitola marking the 185th anniversary of Punch. | It is one of Habanos' most historic and recognized premium cigar brands. Reviving a distinguished format from the 1960s, this Limited Edition underscores the heritage and craftsmanship that have shaped the brand for generations. | The world premiere took place on December 6 in Limassol, Cyprus, a prestigious venue known for its vibrant community of Habanos aficionados. | Organized by Phoenicia TAA Cyprus, Habanos distributor for Africa and the Middle East, the event welcomed over 550 Haban…
(2025-12-09). GAO Identifies Fraud Risk in Obamacare Exchanges. Where Was DOGE? counterpunch.org A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified possible sources of fraud in the Affordable Care Act exchanges. GAO identified several ways in which fraudsters could game the system, such as submitting applications for people who do not exist or did not know that an insurance plan was being purchased in their name.
(2025-12-09). Prudential Uganda's SAFE STEPS Campaign Closes With Landmark 18,600 Boda-Boda Riders Trained. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's road safety drive received a significant boost on Tuesday as Prudential Uganda officially concluded Phase III of its SAFE STEPS campaign—an ambitious three-year initiative that has equipped 18,600 boda-boda riders with vital first aid and road safety skills. Launched in 2022, the campaign aligns with the Ministry of Works and Transport's multi-sectoral National Road …
(2025-12-09). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-09). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-09). COP30 in Brazil Marked Again by Tensions Over Methods to Address Climate Change. wibailoutpeople.org 
This gathering issued a comprehensive program for preserving the planet, yet the United States continues to sabotage efforts to curb global warming since it rejects the scientific data pointing to a deteriorating environment around the world By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireTuesday December 9, 2025Political Review Brazil hosted the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in …
(2025-12-09). Belarus interested in closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia in ICT, digitalization. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in building partnerships with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in information and communications technology and digitalization, the Ministry of Communications and Informatization of Belarus told BelTA.
(2025-12-09). Trump SNAP and Medicaid Crisis Will Hit Hardest States That Cut Their Own Taxes. truthout.org This fall, Americans got to see what it's like to go without a safety net for the hungry. With the U.S. government shut down for multiple weeks and President Donald Trump refusing to fund SNAP, the federal food stamp program, a panic set in among the more than 40 million people who rely on it. Families skipped meals, and babies went unfed. Food banks ran out of food, and some people turned to… |
(2009-12-25). Veteran Lyceum teacher Hamida Osman passes away. tribune.com.pk 
Hamida Osman, a revered teacher of 19 years at the Lyceum, passed away Tuesday morning in Karachi. | She joined Lyceum in 1998 and held a Bachelor's from Kinnaird College in English Literature. She was a teacher of English and an Executive Council member at The Lyceum for the past 32 years. | Scheherazade Asdar Ahmad, founder and principal at the Lyceum, told The Express Tribune, "Principled to the core, she was a lady of a rare kind of integrity, loyalty, commitment, generosity, courage, humility, grace, dignity, and kindness. She stands so tall – very tall". | "She was an icon, a pure, beautiful soul who sto…
(2025-12-09). At least 12 killed as Cambodia-Thailand border clashes reignite despite Trump-brokered truce. tehrantimes.com Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Tuesday, according to Reuters, as the Southeast Asian neighbors both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty.
(2025-12-09). Horseshoe Workers Win Union Recognition After 53 Day Strike. popularresistance.org Shelbyville, IN — In a decisive victory for their historic strike for union recognition, table games dealers and dual rate dealers at the Horseshoe Indianapolis casino voted overwhelmingly on Friday, December 5, to join Teamsters Local 135. | In an expedited NLRB election ordered after the end of the government shutdown, striking casino workers delivered a landslide mandate for union representation and forced Caesars Entertainment, the corporation that owns the casino, to recognize their union. The vote took place on day 50 of the strike.
(2025-12-09). Fifteen U.S. Citizens Detained In Over 96 'Kavanaugh Stops,' As Feds Disregard Legal Documentation. lataco.com Justice Kavanaugh laid out the framework for how racial profiling is permissible by federal agents leading to what has now been coined as the "Kavanaugh Stop," by professor Anil Kalhan.
(2025-12-09). Wang Yi blasts Japan, says Takaichi 'exploits' Taiwan to 'threaten China militarily'. tehrantimes.com Attempts to pursue "Taiwan independence" mean splitting China's territory, and supporting "Taiwan independence" amounts to interference in China's internal affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Support University of Michigan Early Childhood Educators' Fight for a Living Wage. wibailoutpeople.org 
UM Early Childhood Educators are some of the lowest paid employees at the University. They provide care for infants, toddlers, and early education for preschoolers of University of Michigan Medicine staff and faculty. In February of this year, they became one of nearly 100 represented job titles in the University Staff United's first official recognized …
(2025-12-09). Kyagulanyi Urges Nakawa to Vote for Umbrella Candidates. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform's Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has urged Nakawa Division voters to look beyond party affiliations and support candidates who carry the party flag. As with his previous presidential campaigns in various parts of the country, Kyagulanyi encountered roadblocks and teargas on Monday during his journey from NUP's former party headquarters in Kamwokya to Nakawa …
(2025-12-09). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-09). 'Militant' ambush kills six Pakistani soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. tehrantimes.com At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed in "militant attacks" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, Anadolu reported Tuesday, citing local police.
(2025-12-09). Trump Administration Approves Plan to Export More Water Out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration yesterday released a draconian plan to divert more Delta water that will go into effect today, posing an extreme threat to already imperiled salmon, steelhead and other fish populations and Delta and tribal communities in California. The plan released by the federal Bureau of Reclamation follows through on a federal order issued in January aimed at
(2025-12-09). US shifts focus to China in updated National Security Strategy. infobrics.org Trump aims to divide the strategic alliance between Moscow and Beijing.
(2025-12-09). First time Voters in Kabarole Decry Lack of Guidance on Voting Process. plusnews.ug 
First-time voters in Kabarole District have expressed concern over the lack of sensitization, guidance, and voter education ahead of the 2026 General Elections. According to the Electoral Commission, over 3.58 million new voters have been added to the national register, raising the total number of registered voters from 18.1 million in 2021 to 21.68 million this …
(2025-12-09). EPA's Climate Science Erasure Part of Trump Administration's Agenda to Boost Fossil Fuels, Harm People. commondreams.org The Trump administration has
(2025-12-09). Illegal, Immoral and Cruel. counterpunch.org 
Over the past eleven months, the White House has enacted many questionable, if not contemptible, policies. They include the pardoning of convicted criminals (most recently, the Honduran drug king Juan Orlando Hernandez), the indiscriminate firing of federal employees, the on-and-off again tariffs, the revenge prosecutions of the President's alleged enemies, the destruction of the White
(2025-12-09). Academic Snag Ends Mathias Walukagga's Parliamentary Ambitions. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially disqualified musician-turned-politician Mathias Walukagga from contesting in the 2026 parliamentary elections for Busiro East Constituency in Wakiso District. In a ruling dated 25 November 2025, the EC found that Walukagga, who also serves as Mayor of Kyengera Town Council, did not meet the minimum formal academic qualifications required under …
(2025-12-09). Iran, Belarus hold 18th Joint Economic committee meeting in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The eighteenth session of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Committee meeting convened in Tehran, bringing together senior ministers, business representatives and experts from both countries to outline a new phase of commercial, industrial and scientific collaboration.
(2025-12-09). Iranian artists, ensemble win at fall edition of Classical Music Stars Competition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — One ensemble and three artists from Iran are among the winners of the fall edition of the Classical Music Stars Competition in Poland.
(2025-12-09). Indigenous and Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives as the Last Line Protecting the Planet. counterpunch.org 
Land and environmental defenders—Indigenous leaders, farmers, conservationists, and community activists—risk their lives opposing the destructive exploitation of natural resources. Global Witness defines them as people who "take a stand… against the unjust, discriminatory, corrupt or damaging exploitation of natural resources or the environment." Often described as the planet's last line of defense, they protest, document,
(2025-12-09). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-09). Export from Sistan-Baluchestan rises 6% in 8 months yr/yr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of export from Sistan-Baluchestan province, in southeast Iran, rose six percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, a provincial official announced.
(2025-12-09). Democracy Now! 2025-12-09 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 09, 2025; "Merger Madness": Trump at Center of Rival Netflix-Paramount Bids for Warner Bros.; "Honor Our History": Trump Slammed for Ending Free National Park Entry on Juneteenth & MLK Day; Save Mumia's Eyesight: Supporters March to Prison to Demand Medical Care for Him & Aging Prisoners | Headlines for December 09, 2025; "Merger Madness": Trump at Center of Rival Netflix-Paramount Bids for Warner Bros.; "Honor Our History": Trump Slammed for Ending Free National Park Entry on Juneteenth & MLK Day; Save Mumia's Eyesight: Supporters M…
(2025-12-09). Iranian Armed Forces enhanced military power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — A senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces said the outcome of the 12-day conflict forced Israel and its Western backers to seek a halt to fighting, underscoring Iran's expanding missile and drone power.
(2025-12-09). Powerful wave at Spanish tourist island sweeps swimmers to sea, killing 4. scmp.com A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers out to sea while they were in a popular seawater pool along the rocky, western coastline of the Spanish island of Tenerife, leaving four died and one missing, Spanish authorities said Monday. | Crews recovered three bodies on Sunday – a 35-year-old man, a 55-year-old woman and another man – during a major rescue operation that used jet skis and helicopters to locate and pick up all those dragged out to sea. The fourth, a woman, died on Monday, a day…
(2025-12-09). Zelensky, Starmer, Macron and Merz hold 'critical' Downing Street peace talks. hindustantimes.com Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at Downing Street for intensive talks on a potential peace roadmap for the Russia‚ÄëUkraine war. Emerging from more than two hours of discussions, Starmer called it a "critical stage" in the push for peace, while Zelensky stressed that Ukraine "can't manage" without both American and European support, underscoring Kyiv's reliance on united Western backing.
(2025-12-09). Mumia Abu-Jamal Support: RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON. wibailoutpeople.org 
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Website: http: //www.marchformumia.org RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON ABUSES AND TO FREE MUMIA "Many people say it is insane to resist the system, but actually, it's insane not to." — Mumia Abu- Jamal Frackville, PA — Starting at 11: 30am, Tuesday, Dec. 9, …
(2025-12-09). How Hong Kong can distinguish itself as a climate finance hub. scmp.com For decades, New York and London have defined the flow of global capital. But while markets still chase short-term returns in US equities, the next great wave of productive investment is taking shape in East Asia, led by China's financing, manufacturing and export of the clean technologies that are remaking the global economy. | That contrast has only widened. As the United States retreats from climate leadership, China has doubled down. A day after US President Donald Trump called climate change…
(2025-12-09). Thai Navy launches operation against Cambodian troops. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — The Thai Navy has launched an operation in the Trat Province to push Cambodian troops out of the area.
(2025-12-09). Trump's National Security Strategy: 'America First' doctrine aims for global domination. peoplesworld.org 
Imperialism has a new mission statement. With the release of the Trump administration's updated National Security Strategy (NSS), the campaign to keep U.S. capitalism in the global driver's seat is signaling that those at the helm are ready to pick up the gun. Since he returned to office, the president's effort to shore up American …
(2025-12-09). A big step in Tehran-Baku relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — In a region where diplomacy often shifts unpredictably, Iran and Azerbaijan have taken a significant step forward, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's meetings in Baku highlighted a mutual commitment to strengthening ties.
(2025-12-09). DRC Faces Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years as UNICEF Warns of Rising Child Deaths. devdiscourse.com The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in a quarter-century, with 64,427 cases and 1,888 deaths recorded since the start of 2025, UNICEF reported today. Children are bearing a devastating share of the impact, with 14,818 cases and 340 deaths, reflecting the severe vulnerabilities facing young people amid collapsing health and water systems.
(2025-12-09). Why the West Must Let Africa to Solve its Own Problems. plusnews.ug 
Tanzania recently had presidential elections, which were won by the incumbent Samia Suluhu of CCM. After the results were announced, there were some protests in parts of Tanzania, but the government managed to calm things down and stabilize the country, even though there were outside efforts to stir up trouble. Many people in Tanzania, officials, …
(2025-12-09). Witnesses Expose Internal Feuds in Kiggundu Killing. plusnews.ug 
Two protected witnesses who worked on transcribing audio recordings linked to the assassination of Major Muhammad Kiggundu on Monday delivered an extensive and emotional account before the International Crimes Division of the High Court, describing in detail the voices, arguments, threats, and ideological disputes captured in the materials they were given. Major Kiggundu and his …
(2025-12-09). The Taliban's Broken Promises Undermine Global Diplomacy. fairobserver.com Since the Taliban's August 2021 takeover of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, its interim government has repeatedly pledged many promises to the regional and international communities. However, despite receiving substantial financial and diplomatic support to facilitate the implementation of these agreements, the Taliban regime has failed to honor its obligations. Instead, it has continued to…
(2025-12-09). Singapore launches AI-driven warship RSS Victory amid rising regional tensions. hindustantimes.com Singapore's navy has launched its first AI‚Äëpowered Multi‚ÄëRole Combat Vessel, RSS Victory, marking a breakthrough in unmanned and digital naval warfare. The new warship integrates manned and unmanned operations for real‚Äëtime combat coordination, as regional tensions rise with China's growing naval presence across the South and East China Seas.
(2025-12-09). Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice. sanews.gov.za Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie. | Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a first-class Honours degree in pure mathematics in 1971. | According to Nzimande, Glennie, who trained as a mathematician, was not only a distinguished and lifelong progressive educationalist but also a tirele…
(2025-12-09). Manhunt for Autorickshaw Driver in Shocking Dalit Minor Rape Case. devdiscourse.com Authorities are on a manhunt for Sai Kumar, an autorickshaw driver accused of raping a minor Dalit girl under the guise of assisting her move between hostels. The alleged crime took place on December 3, and the complaint was lodged with police cooperation from the victim's friends.
(2025-12-09). Trump campaigned on Ending Forever Wars: Marco Rubio didn't get the Memo. juancole.com ( The dangerous disconnect between Trump's delusions and the real-world impacts of his policies is on full display in hi…
(2025-12-09). GREGORY WRIGHTSTONE: Refrigerants Are No Global Warming Threat. wattsupwiththat.com (T)he selection of the refrigerants for air conditioning systems should be based on both the safety and the needs of the consumers, rather than on a purported environmental benefit."
(2025-12-09). Boat strikes continue while Trump pardons Honduran drug runner. peoplesworld.org 
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(2025-12-09). Why Jasmine Crockett's Senate Run Has Thrown Texas Into Chaos. newsone.com 
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, instantly transforming what was expected to be a predictable race into one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 cycle. Announcing her candidacy on Monday—the final day of qualifying—Crockett used her trademark boldness to send a direct message …
(2025-12-09). China-Iran-Saudi Arabia meeting to be held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China are set to hold their third trilateral committee meeting in Tehran today to review and advance the implementation of the Beijing Agreement.
(2025-12-09). Controversy Escalates Over Acquittal of Malayalam Star Dileep in 2017 Assault Case. devdiscourse.com The Indian National Congress has distanced itself from a remark made by Adoor Prakash, the UDF convenor, who said Malayalam cinema star Dileep received 'justice' after being acquitted in the 2017 actress sexual assault case.
(2025-12-09). AFRICOM is Another Tool of Neocolonialism, Africa Must Tame it. plusnews.ug 
For years now, African leaders, thinkers, and activists haven't stopped warning about the growing footprint of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). On paper, it's about fighting terrorists, boosting security, and bringing stability. But in reality, it has become a tool for pushing American interests right across Africa. The way it is set up chips …
(2025-12-09). Another US-Backed Coup Attempt Is Underway In Honduras. popularresistance.org On November 30, six million Hondurans voted in their presidential election. One week later, the outcome of the election has not yet been announced due to credible allegations of fraud and illegal interference by the Trump administration, which includes threats of ending remittances from the United States that account for 25% of Hondura's GDP. Clearing the FOG speaks with Camila Escalante of Press TV and a founder of Kawsachun News who has covered Latin America for nearly ten years. Escalante provides background to the current political crisis and explains what is known so far about the election. She describes sim…
(2025-12-09). Court Rules Trump Administration's Wind Ban is Illegal. commondreams.org A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration's ban on new wind projects is illegal, an important legal victory for the industry that has faced myriad attacks from this administration. The Interior Department issued the "wind ban" in response to the presidential memorandum issued on the first day of President Trump's term. Today's decision comes in response to cases filed by attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia, and by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, a trade group. NRDC and other environmental groups filed amicus briefs in the case. The following is a com…
(2025-12-09). Ex-Cinnabon Worker Fired For Being Racist Toward Somali Customers Gets Over $100K In GiveSendGo Donations. newsone.com 
Source: Screenshot/TikTok / TikTok Screenshot | Look, you'll never convince Black people that Right now, there's a rabid white supremacist in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, whose GiveSendGo campaign has, so far, earned her upwards of $100,000 in donations from fellow racists who are paying her for get…
(2025-12-09). Be Outraged: Your True Income Tax Rate May be Triple the Rate the Richest Billionaires Pay. counterpunch.org 
"If poor people knew how rich rich people are," Chris Rock once quipped, "there would be riots in the streets." So, I wonder, what would average taxpayers do if they knew they're currently paying income tax at triple the rate our richest megabillionaires are paying? Few taxpayers understand this reality, largely because of how we've
(2025-12-09). Top Picks Backed by Real Players: Casino Billionaire's Guide to Online Casino Reviews. moguldom.com What Makes a Casino Worth Playing? One Source Still Sets the Bar Thousands of online casinos are live right now. Many look the same on the surface. Clean designs, welcome bonuses, flashy promotions. But the details that affect real money players, payout reliability, game fairness, licensing, bonus terms, live below the surface. That's why readers …
(2025-12-09). Trump warns India on rice 'dumping', hints at fresh US tariffs on imports. hindustantimes.com U.S. President Donald Trump during a roundtable meet on December 8 said India "should not be dumping" rice into the US market and promised he would "take care of it," strongly hinting that higher tariffs on Indian rice are under review. Watch for details…
(2025-12-09). Bajo el mismo sol, una propuesta del 46 Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. radiohc.cu Una triple alianza para construir una fábrica de seda en América en 1819 es la propuesta de 'Bajo el mismo sol', del director español Ulises Porra, que compite en el 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | El heredero español Lázaro y su pareja Mei, productora china de seda, buscan llevar la alta calidad del material a la isla La Española con la ayuda del desertor militar haitiano Baptiste, enfrentándose a las circunstancias ambientales y sociales. | 'Bajo el mismo sol', el tercer largometraje del director Ulises Porra y el primero que realiza en solitario, es una pintura del Caribe colonial,…
(2025-12-09). Unión Eléctrica explica la compleja situación energética tras un fin de semana crítico. cubadebate.cu En cuanto a las perspectivas a mediano plazo, Ramírez Mendoza proyectó que con la incorporación de Felton y Céspedes 3, la disponibilidad debería estabilizarse en el orden de 1100 a 1300 MW en el horario del mediodía y unos 1800 MW en el pico: "un poco más de energía durante todo el día, que nos permite rotar más los circuitos".
(2025-12-09). Tras la huella de Colón de Antequera, Málaga, a Holguín. radiohc.cu 
El fotógrafo profesional Fernando del Pino Díaz, ha llegado por primera vez a la provincia de Holguín,desde Antequera, Málaga, España, con imágenes de valor histórico, patrimonial y cultural en la exposición Cristobal Colón la ruta desde Antequera a Bariay en 1492. | Peña de los Enamorados y Silla de Gibara La primera de las tres exposiciones a inaugurar en los municipios de Holguín, Rafel Freire y Gibara está abierta en el Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Carlos de la Torre y Huerta. Está integrada por veintiocho imágenes del también profesor de la universidad de Málaga tras diez años de investigación de l…
(2025-12-09). Tras la huella de Colón de Antequera, Málaga, a Holguín. radiohc.cu El fotógrafo profesional Fernando del Pino Díaz, ha llegado por primera vez a la provincia de Holguín,desde Antequera, Málaga, España, con imágenes de valor histórico, patrimonial y cultural en la exposición Cristobal Colón la ruta desde Antequera a Bariay en 1492. | Peña de los Enamorados y Silla de Gibara La primera de las tres exposiciones a inaugurar en los municipios de Holguín, Rafel Freire y Gibara está abierta en el Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Carlos de la Torre y Huerta. Está integrada por veintiocho imágenes del también profesor de la universidad de Málaga tras diez años de investigación de l…
(2025-12-09). III Foro de Animación Juan Padrón sesiona en la capital. cubadebate.cu El III Foro de Animación Latinoamericana y Caribeña Juan Padrón in memoriam inició este lunes en la capital, con el propósito de fomentar el aprendizaje, el diálogo y la cooperación entre especialistas de la industria audiovisual de la región.
(2025-12-09). Unión Eléctrica explica la compleja situación energética tras un fin de semana crítico. cubadebate.cu En cuanto a las perspectivas a mediano plazo, Ramírez Mendoza proyectó que con la incorporación de Felton y Céspedes 3, la disponibilidad debería estabilizarse en el orden de 1100 a 1300 MW en el horario del mediodía y unos 1800 MW en el pico: "un poco más de energía durante todo el día, que nos permite rotar más los circuitos".
(2025-12-09). El Código de las Familias, tres años después: Una justicia más inclusiva y protectora. cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular presentó un balance detallado de la aplicación del Código de las Familias, destacando su impacto en la protección de derechos, la reducción de conflictividad y la introducción de figuras innovadoras como la compensación económica y la guarda compartida, en línea con los principios de solidaridad e inclusión que promueve la norma.
(2025-12-09). Cuba: Alejandro Gil Fernández condenado a prisión perpetua por espionaje. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular condenó a Alejandro Gil Fernández a prisión perpetua y a 20 años de cárcel por espionaje, cohecho, daño a documentos clasificados y otros delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la economía nacional. | Las vistas orales se desarrollaron entre el 11 y 13 de noviembre, y del 26 al 29 del mismo mes, en estricto cumplimiento de los derechos procesales reconocidos en la Constitución de la República y la Ley del Proceso Penal, según reconocieron tanto el acusado como su defensa. | En la primera causa, Gil Fernández -quien fue vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación- resu…
(2025-12-09). La impunidad y las luchas internas reinan en Bolivia. nacla.org 
Mientras el país se inclina hacia la derecha y sus nuevos líderes se enfrascan en luchas internas, la justicia y las reparaciones por las masacres de 2019 se detienen.
(2025-12-09). Asegura Cuba 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo, 2026. cubadebate.cu Cuba aseguró 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026 en el recién finalizado torneo clasificatorio de Panamá, dónde conquistó 15 medallas (7-3-5) en las modalidades grecorromana y libre (m y f).
(2025-12-09). Cuba: Alejandro Gil Fernández condenado a prisión perpetua por espionaje. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular condenó a Alejandro Gil Fernández a prisión perpetua y a 20 años de cárcel por espionaje, cohecho, daño a documentos clasificados y otros delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la economía nacional. | Las vistas orales se desarrollaron entre el 11 y 13 de noviembre, y del 26 al 29 del mismo mes, en estricto cumplimiento de los derechos procesales reconocidos en la Constitución de la República y la Ley del Proceso Penal, según reconocieron tanto el acusado como su defensa. | En la primera causa, Gil Fernández -quien fue vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación- resu…
(2025-12-09). Batalla Diplomática de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la geopolítica contemporánea, la diplomacia cubana se erige como una de las expresiones más singulares de inteligencia estatal en un sistema internacional estructuralmente desigual. La batalla diplomática de Cuba permite comprender ese desempeño de dignidad política como una praxis de larga duración que combina lucidez estratégica, disciplina organizativa y una constelación de principios orientados a la defensa de la soberanía en un entorno dominado por la asimetría sistémica.
(2025-12-09). Batalla Diplomática de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la geopolítica contemporánea, la diplomacia cubana se erige como una de las expresiones más singulares de inteligencia estatal en un sistema internacional estructuralmente desigual. La batalla diplomática de Cuba permite comprender ese desempeño de dignidad política como una praxis de larga duración que combina lucidez estratégica, disciplina organizativa y una constelación de principios orientados a la defensa de la soberanía en un entorno dominado por la asimetría sistémica.
(2025-12-09). Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism. sanews.gov.za Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways' new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade. ⚪ De Lille said the move will also people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia. ⚪ The launch took place in Johannesburg and was attended by the Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, Australian High Commissioner, Tegan Brink and senior executives from Qantas, South African Tourism, the Gauteng Tourism Authority and the Tourism Business Council of So…
(2025-12-09). Lo scandalo di corruzione nell'UE giunge in un momento inopportuno per Zelensky. strategic-culture.su La corruzione a Bruxelles è vecchia come il mondo e per decenni è rimasta in gran parte inosservata. | Segue nostro Per coloro che speravano che l'attuale scandalo di corruzione in Ucraina, che coinvolge stretti collaboratori di Zelensky, si sarebbe risolto e che le attività di guerra, riciclaggio di denaro e traffico d'armi potessero riprendere, finanziate da un pubblico occidentale credulone, la notizia dell'arresto di Federica Mogheri…
(2025-12-09). LIVE: Gaza's displaced brace for winter storm as Israel kills one. aljazeera.com Authorities warn incoming storm will affect hundreds of thousands living in tents, makeshift shelters in the Gaza Strip.
(2025-12-09). LIVE: Hamas says no Gaza truce phase two while Israel continues violations. aljazeera.com Official urges mediators to stop Israeli attacks, numbering 738 since ceasefire began, Gaza authorities say.
(2025-12-09). Tony Blair ruled out of Trump's proposed Gaza 'peace board': Report. aljazeera.com Blair was the only figure named for the board when Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan to end Israel's war on Gaza.
(2025-12-09). US judge approves bid to unseal Epstein grand jury documents. aljazeera.com While Judge Paul Engelmayer approved the Justice Department's request, he warned there are few new details in the files.
(2025-12-09). France's prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament. aljazeera.com Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.
(2025-12-09). Tanzania tightens security, outlaws protests over disputed election. aljazeera.com Tanzania's prime minister asked all non-essential workers to stay home, and public transport was also stopped.
(2025-12-09). Thousands of travellers stranded in India as IndiGo airline cancels flights. aljazeera.com India's largest airline, IndiGo, has cancelled thousands of flights leaving travellers stranded across the country.
(2025-12-09). Who are the separatists that claim control of all south Yemen? aljazeera.com Yemen's Southern Transitional Council says it's taken control of the south, raising fears it will declare independence.
(2025-12-09). 100 kidnapped children freed in Nigeria. aljazeera.com Nigeria has rescued 100 children who were abducted by gunmen from St Mary's Catholic School in Niger state last month.
(2025-12-09). Who are the groups controlling Yemen? aljazeera.com The Southern Transitional Council says it now controls eight governorates in southern Yemen.
(2025-12-09). LIVE: Inter Milan vs Liverpool — UEFA Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary as Inter host Liverpool for league-phase game at the San Siro.
(2025-12-09). Is family still the foundation of society, or is it time to redefine it? aljazeera.com As families evolve, people worldwide are questioning what family means and whether traditional models still fit today.
(2025-12-09). Liverpool's Mohamed Salah a transfer target for Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Egypt international Mohamed Salah is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League amid doubt about Liverpool future.
(2025-12-09). Mohamed Salah fans at Arab Cup react to his Liverpool benching. aljazeera.com Mohamed Salah fans at the Arab Cup say he has done a lot for his club and shouldn't be sidelined.
(2025-12-09). New Cambodia-Thailand clash: What's up with the other wars Trump 'ended'? aljazeera.com The US president claimed credit for ending eight wars but not all peace deals have survived.
(2025-12-09). Nobel Institute calls off Machado press conference ahead of award ceremony. aljazeera.com The institute said the press conference – which has not been rescheduled – had been cancelled.
(2025-12-09). World Cup 2026: Iran objects to 'Pride Match' branding for Egypt game. aljazeera.com Iran's football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ 'Pride Match' as an 'irrational move'.
(2025-12-09). Why is Australia banning social media for teenagers? aljazeera.com Critics say new law is 'normalising surveillance' for young people and risks cutting them off from support networks.
(2025-12-09). Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League preview — teams, start, lineups. aljazeera.com Pressure mounting on Real coach as Manchester City visit in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.
(2025-12-09). Israel bids farewell to Thai captive before remains return home. aljazeera.com Israel held a memorial ceremony for Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai worker taken captive by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
(2025-12-09). Cambodia-Thailand conflict may enter "much deeper" phase. aljazeera.com "Domestic politics seems to get the better of the people on both sides."
(2025-12-08). 13-year-old girl praised for heroic rescue of child from icy lake. ecns.cn Li Jiating, a 13-year-old girl from Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, has won praise online for her courageous act of bravery when she risked her life to save a child who had fallen into an icy lake…
(2025-12-09). Chinese Navy hospital ship arrives in Jamaica to provide medical services after Hurricane Melissa. ecns.cn The Chinese Navy hospital ship Ark Silk Road arrived in Jamaica last week and will dock at multiple ports to provide humanitarian medical service to the people hit by Hurricane Melissa, said Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Monday.‚…
(2025-12-09). China, Germany seek more stable model for bilateral relations. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for China and Germany to transcend differences in social systems, histories and cultures and to build a more mature model of positive interaction and a more stable bilateral policy framework.
(2025-12-09). Proactive fiscal policy in 2026 emphasized. ecns.cn China will continue exerting a "more proactive" fiscal policy and "moderately loose" monetary policy next year, as it strives to promote "effective qualitative improvement" and "reasonable quantitative growth" in its economy, according to a key Party leadership meeting on Monday.
(2025-12-08). Man sentenced to death for killing wife in North China; mother jailed in cover-up. ecns.cn The Cangzhou Intermediate People's Court in North China's Hebei Province on Tuesday sentenced Jin Hao to death and stripped him of his political rights for life for killing his wife. His mother, Zhang Jie, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison for helping destroy evidence, according to the first-instance verdict.
(2025-12-08). 'Gezhi Town' tops 100 million yuan at Chinese box office on opening day. ecns.cn The highly anticipated film "Gezhi Town" surpassed 100 million yuan (about $14.14 million) at the Chinese box office in just 15 hours after its premiere on Saturday. It marks the strongest opening-day performance for a domestic film since late September, shattering various cinematic records.
(2025-12-08). New transport links to open remote Xinjiang village to tourism. ecns.cn The secluded beauty of a remote village in Hejing county of the Bayingolin Mongolian autonomous prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, will become more accessible next year with the completion of a new highway and expressway.
(2025-12-08). Former Chinese finance executive executed for taking $152 million in bribes. ecns.cn A court in Tianjin on Tuesday executed Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings Ltd., after convicting him of taking about 1.108 billion yuan ($152 million) in bribes.
(2025-12-09). Why has Xinjiang become the 'western granary'. ecns.cn "We are not fighting against nature, but learning to work with it in a smarter way." This philosophy of coexistence has enabled Xinjiang to increase agricultural output while protecting its ecological environment.
(2025-12-09). City ready to boost strategy for next five-year plan. ecns.cn While Shanghai has already overtaken all other cities with a whopping 10,000 cafes, flavor is no longer the main factor competing for coffee lovers' attention.
(2025-12-09). Silk Road forum highlights Xinjiang's key role in BRI. ecns.cn The 17th Silk Road Studies Forum, which brought together 40 experts from Beijing, Shanghai, and the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region for a three-day event, concluded at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), on Saturday.
(2025-12-09). CPC leadership holds meeting on 2026 economic work, regulations on law-based governance. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance in all respects.
(2025-12-09). Foreign trade growth to help advance opening-up. ecns.cn Foreign trade will remain pivotal to China's economic performance in 2026, as policymakers and exporters prioritize industrial upgrade, high-standard opening-up and market diversification as key growth drivers, government officials and economists said on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Human brains process language much like modern AI models. ecns.cn Israeli and U.S. researchers have found that the human brain processes spoken language in a step-by-step sequence that mirrors the internal workings of advanced artificial intelligence, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Sunday.
(2025-12-09). Insights | 'Safe and comfortable': Brazilian scholar shares living experiences in China, eyes more bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn "Vibrant, diverse, and dynamic" ⚪ these are the impressions of China's economy shared by Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., a Brazilian scholar and director of the Brazilian Citizens Council in Beijing.
(2025-12-09). HK election hailed as a milestone for democracy. ecns.cn The 90 lawmakers of the eighth-term Legislative Council of the HKSAR comprise 40 elected by the Election Committee, 30 by functional constituencies and 20 by geographical constituencies, with their four-year term set to begin on Jan 1.
(2025-12-09). Insights丨Brazilian scholar voices confidence in China's economy, seeks greater bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn China's high-quality economic development holds broad prospects, said Jose Renato Peneluppi Jr., Brazilian scholar and director of the Brazilian Citizens Council in Beijing with China News Network.
(2025-12-08). Huawei's smart car alliance to build unified ecosystem. ecns.cn The Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, which consists of five car marques Huawei has built with Chinese carmakers, announced on Tuesday to unify standards and pool resources to further consolidate their established position in China's NEV market.
(2025-12-08). DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, 'deep diver' Du Mengran named to Nature's 2025 influential list. ecns.cn Liang Wenfeng, founder of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and Chinese geoscientist Du Mengran have been selected for the journal Nature's annual "Nature's 10" list, which highlights ten people at the heart of some of the biggest science stories of 2025.
(2025-12-08). Former executive of Chinese financial firm executed for bribery. ecns.cn Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, was executed on Tuesday after the country's top court upheld his death sentence for bribery.
(2025-12-09). Trio investigated for suspected wildlife poisoning in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn Police in Jiangxi province have detained three individuals on suspicion of poisoning wild animals in the Poyang Lake wetland area, the Yugan county's public security bureau revealed on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Yungang Grottoes Cave 18 closes for maintenance, rest of site stays open. ecns.cn Monday's closure will give the Yungang Research Institute time to conduct a detailed survey of cracks in the cave ceiling and scientifically address the water seepage issue.While Cave 18 is closed for maintenance, the remaining areas of the Yungang Grottoes will continue to be open to the public.
(2025-12-09). What makes Yiwu so attractive that foreign merchants can't stop praising it. ecns.cn In the eyes of foreign merchants, Yiwu is not only a "world supermarket" that offers everything imaginable, but also a "second home" with a strong sense of belonging.
(2025-12-09). Tariffs deepen economic uncertainty, hurting U.S. job market: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the latest data from U.S. firm Automatic Data Processing (ADP) show an unexpected decline in private-sector employment, with roughly 32,000 jobs lost in November 2025.
(2025-12-08). Canadian entrepreneur: childhood dreams meet a vibrant, warm China | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Neil Labatt has lived more than one life — once a professional athlete on the ice rink, now a globe-trotting entrepreneur. As a child, digging in the backyard, he told his father, "I'm trying to dig a tunnel to China."
(2025-12-09). China wins third straight ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title. ecns.cn China beat Japan 8-1 to claim its third consecutive ITTF Mixed Team World Cup title in Chengdu on Sunday.
(2025-12-09). Court awards MH370 victims 2.9m yuan each. ecns.cn The remaining 23 cases involve families who have not yet applied for or completed the legal procedure to declare the passengers deceased, and these cases remain under judicial review.
(2025-12-09). European basketball returns to Israel nearly 800 days after the Gaza war began. haaretz.com On Tuesday, Hapoel Jerusalem will face Hamburg, and on Thursday, Maccabi will meet French side Villeurbanne, much like before the war. Next Tuesday, Hapoel Tel Aviv will take on Red Star Belgrade. European basketball is returning to Israel after its post-October 7 hiatus, but the revival remains fragile and could be upended by a single missile strike…
(2025-12-09). give land to radical Islam Huge Evangelical mission to Israel lectures Trump. haaretz.com An estimated 1,000 pastors and Christian influencers spent a week in Israel on an all-expenses-paid trip financed by the Foreign Ministry. Their itinerary included a communal prayer with the Western Wall rabbi and a warning delivered to the U.S. administration to lay off the settlements…
(2025-12-09). What U.S. aid funds: shopping list of American-made war machines. haaretz.com With the aid agreement expiring soon, pressure is mounting from both the American left and the Trump-aligned right to scale back subsidies for Israel, even as Israel enters negotiations highly dependent on U.S.-built aircraft, munitions and defense infrastructure…
(2025-12-09). A star of Tel upscale restaurants tries his luck amid the goats and sheep of south. haaretz.com In Mitzpeh Ramon, former sous-chef Tal Ashkenasi and a partner have opened Botz Dining, whose tasting menu is based on the local culture, where a campfire is still an integral part of life…
(2025-12-09). sabotage, shutter, Emergency conference of Israeli journalists sounds alarm on government threats to press freedom. haaretz.com Hundreds gather for conference entitled 'Without Free Media, There is No Democracy,' where speakers warn of a government intent on 'silencing, shutting people up, drafting laws that shut down media outlets.'…
(2025-12-09). Kibbutz to demolish all houses damaged in Oct. 7 except for one slated for conservation. haaretz.com Plan, which entails razing around 60 uninhabitable houses in parts of the kibbutz which suffered the worst damage in the massacre, was backed by 196 members – with 146 voting against…
(2025-12-09). pay in Israeli journalist behind video of severe abuse of Palestinian detainee talks. haaretz.com Israel's Channel 12 News journalist Guy Peleg faces escalating threats and harassment since he published a video – handed over to him by the former Military Advocate General – of the extreme abuse at Sde Teiman…
(2025-12-09). UAE: Emirati Dissident Faces Risk of Torture at Home. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Jasem al-Shamsi. | © Private | (Beirut) —The detention of an Emirati dissident in Syria raises serious concerns that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will pressure Syrian authorities to extradite him, Human Rights Watch said today. An informed source told Human Rights Watch that Syrian authorities detained Jasem al-Shamsi, 55, at a checkpoint in the Damascus countryside on November 6, 2025, and have held him since without disclosing the legal basis for his detention. The UAE has pressed Lebanon and Jordan to return dissidents in recent years. If returned, al-Shamsi will be at s…
(2025-12-09). Ecuador: Government Freezes Groups' Bank Accounts. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of Alianza Ceibo, belonging to the Siekopai, A'i Cofán, Siona, and Waorani Indigenous communities, attend a virtual hearing where a decision was made to unfreeze their organization's funds. | © Michelle Gachet/Amazon Frontlines…
(2025-12-09). Tunisia: Prominent Activists Held in 'Conspiracy Case'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Left to right: Ahmed Nejib Chebbi © Private; Chaima Issa © Private; Ayachi Hammami © Private. | (Beirut) — Tunisian authorities have arrested three prominent activists in recent weeks after their unjust convictions in a sham trial on charges of conspiracy and terrorism, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately overturn their unjust convictions and release all those detained. On November 27, 2025, a Tunis Appeal Court sentenced 34 defendants in the politically motivated "Conspiracy Case," including political opponents, activists, and lawyers…
(2025-12-09). Top Cuban Official Falls in Espionage Scandal, Sentenced to Life in Prison. moderndiplomacy.eu Cuba's Supreme Popular Tribunal has sentenced former economy minister Alejandro Gil to life in prison after a closed-door trial found him guilty of espionage marking one of the most significant political and corruption cases in Cuba in decades. Gil, once a trusted advisor to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, was also convicted in a separate corruption trial …
(2025-12-09). Why Predicting Trump 2.0 Policy is Getting More Difficult. moderndiplomacy.eu Studying and forecasting the policy behavior of US President Donald Trump in his second term, "Trump 2.0," is becoming one of the most significant theoretical challenges for political scientists. If the 2017—2020 term has weakened the traditional predictive power of the US presidential model, the 2025—2029 term shows an even greater degree of structural uncertainty. …
(2025-12-09). The Washington Shooting and Trump's Ever-Ready Immigrant Card. moderndiplomacy.eu The recent shooting in Washington, D.C.—one that left members of the National Guard dead and wounded—could have been a moment when the entire country stopped, took a deep breath, and asked itself some painful but necessary questions. Why does this keep happening? Why do Americans keep dying in waves of gun violence that have no …
(2025-12-09). Trump's Peace Deals: Temporary Ceasefires or Lasting Solutions? moderndiplomacy.eu Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for allegedly resolving eight international conflicts since taking office in 2025. These include disputes across multiple regions: Armenia-Azerbaijan, Cambodia-Thailand, Israel-Palestinian territories, Rwanda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), India-Pakistan, Egypt-Ethiopia, Serbia-Kosovo, Russia-Ukraine, and North-South Korea. Trump's interventions typically involved mediating ceasefires, hosting bilateral meetings, …
(2025-12-09). China Accuses Japan of Military Threat in Escalating Regional Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between China and Japan escalated after Tokyo accused Chinese fighter jets of aiming fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft during Chinese carrier-based flight training east of the Miyako Strait. Japan denounced the radar illumination as a dangerous act, while Beijing countered that Japan provoked the incident by repeatedly approaching and disrupting previously announced Chinese …
(2025-12-09). IMF Approves Pakistan Review, Unlocks $1.2 Billion to Support Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Pakistan's latest loan review, releasing about $1.2 billion and keeping the country's $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) program on track. The approval follows a staff-level agreement in October, recognizing progress in stabilizing Pakistan's economy, including easing inflation, improving foreign exchange reserves, …
(2025-12-09). US Core Security Interests — The Trump Corollary. moderndiplomacy.eu "The threat that I worry the most about vis-a-vis Europe is not Russia, it's not China, it's not any other external actor. What I worry about is the threat from within," Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference, February 14, 2025. America's new National Security Strategy (NSS) marks an ideological and substantive shift in …
(2025-12-09). Against all odds, Gaza's amputee children learn to walk again. newarab.com 
Just a year ago, nine-year-old Rateb Aqliq ran barefoot through the narrow alleyways of his neighbourhood, laughing as his mother called him home for lunch. | Life seemed ordinary, full of small joys — until one afternoon, when an Israeli airstrike destroyed his home, killing his mother, father and older brother, and leaving Rateb to wake days later without his right leg. | Devastated and overwhelmed, Rateb now sits in a torn, wind-battered tent in Carefully, he balances on a plastic tube…
(2025-12-09). How Netanyahu's pardon request could reshape Israeli politics. newarab.com 
The last time Israel almost broke, a judicial overhaul The central question was whether one prime minister could dismantle the institutions designed to restrain him. For months, Israel stood on the Then came the 7 October attacks, followed by a war in Gaza that numerous huma…
(2025-12-09). Hamas: No Gaza truce progress while Israeli violations continue. newarab.com 
(2025-12-09). Israel, Bolivia to renew diplomatic ties after Gaza war split. newarab.com 
Israel and Bolivia are set to restore diplomatic relations on Tuesday, the Israeli foreign ministry announced, two years after Israel's top diplomat "Happy for the new chap…
(2025-12-09). US judge allows release of Epstein-related grand jury documents. newarab.com 
A US judge on Tuesday cleared the Justice Department to release grand jury documents in the criminal case against US District Judge Paul Engelmayer in New York granted the Justice Department's request to unseal the records under a new law requiring the Attorney General to release all unclassified files related to its investigations of Epstein and Maxwell. A Florida judge issued a similar…
(2025-12-09). Salah dropped by Liverpool for Inter Milan clash after outburst. newarab.com 
Salah was not included in the squad announced by Salah said on Saturday he felt like he had been "thrown under the bus" by Liverpool and that he…
(2025-12-09). Israel begins construction of major barrier along Jordan border. newarab.com 
The ministry said it had started work on two segments totalling 80 kilometres (around 50 miles), with the first phase concentrated in the Jordan Valley, an area Israel has long sought to entrench its control over. | The project is expected to cost 5.5 billion shekels ($1.71bn) and ultim…
(2025-12-09). Turkey jails football players pending trial in gambling probe. newarab.com 
A Turkish court has jailed 20 suspects, including Super Lig players, pending trial in a Last week, prosecutors ordered the detention of 46 people, including players, club presidents, commentators and a referee, over insider betting in Turkey's professional leagues. | State-run Anadolu news agency said…
(2025-12-09). Iran, Egypt object to LGBTQ branding of World Cup match. newarab.com 
The organising committee in Seattle, Washington, where the fixture is scheduled to take place next year, had previously announced its intention to hold a "Pride Match" coinciding with the northwestern city's Pride Weekend in late June. | Following last week's FIFA tournament draw, Eg…
(2025-12-09). US judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on Rumeysa Ozturk. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a Chief US District Judge Denise Casper in Boston issued an injunction after concluding
(2025-12-09). Trump slams 'decaying' Europe, pushes Ukraine on elections. newarab.com 
US President Speaking to Politico, Trump also called on Ukraine to hold elections despite Russia's invasion and questioned whether the country is truly democratic under President
(2025-12-09). Tehran breathes relief as pollution eases after weeks of alert. newarab.com 
The air quality in Tehran has become "acceptable" after nearly three weeks of the Iranian capital being under an The respite offe…
(2025-12-09). Taliban arrest four Afghan men for cosplaying Peaky Blinders. newarab.com 
The Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice said the men were
(2025-12-09). Israeli forces step up West Bank raids, target universities. newarab.com 
Israeli forces stepped up their Birzeit University, located in the town of Birzeit near Ramallah, was raided by
(2025-12-09). Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros. newarab.com 
The hostile offer sets up a bidding war between Paramount – whose CEO is David Ellison, the son of Larry Ellison, an ally of Donald Trump – and streaming behemoth Netflix. | Netflix shocked the industry last week by announcing…
(2025-12-09). Florida declares civil rights group CAIR a 'terror organisation'. newarab.com 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the The directive against the
(2025-12-09). UK pro-Palestine prisoners rushed to hospital amid hunger strike. newarab.com 
A pro-Palestine activist in the United Kingdom has been taken to hospital for a second time amid severe health complications on the 29th day of his Kamran Ahmed, who has asthma, was again rushed to hospital after he became unable to stand following nearly a month of refusing food. He has been held on remand at HMP Pentonville in England for over a year after his arrest on 19 Novemb…
(2025-12-09). Ben-Gvir's noose pin exposes push to kill Palestinians: Cassif. newarab.com 
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). 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?
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Schelling's philosophy of nature and the renewal of the earth. onlineopinion.com.au Schelling saw nature not as object but as subject – a creative force we belong to, not command. His vision may be the ecological imagination our age lacks.
(2025-12-09). Congress, you have a chance to implement Trump Gaza plan right. responsiblestatecraft.org Weeks have passed since the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2803, endorsing a U.S.-backed plan that creates a "Board of Peace" to run Gaza for at least two years and authorizes a new
(2025-12-09). Trump's 'Monroe Doctrine 2.0' completely misreads Latin America. responsiblestatecraft.org The "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, "a common-sense and potent restoration of American power and priorities, consistent with American security interests," stating that "the American people—not foreign nations nor globalist institutions—will always control their own destiny in our hemisphere," is a key component of the National Security Strategy 2025
(2025-12-09). I was canceled by three newspapers for criticizing Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org As a freelance writer, I know I have to produce copy that meets the expectations of editors and management. When I write opinion pieces, I know well that my arguments should closely align with the publication's general outlook. But I've always believed that if my views on any particular topic diverged from an outlet I'm writing for, it was acceptable to express those viewpoints in other publications.But I've recently discovered that this general rule does not apply to criticism of Israel. In fact, it appears that publications I've had an ongoing relationship with up until recently have canceled me for article…
(2025-12-09). I was canceled for criticizing Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org As a freelance writer, I know I have to produce copy that meets the expectations of editors and management. When I write opinion pieces, I know well that my arguments should closely align with the publication's general outlook. But I've always believed that if my views on any particular topic diverged from an outlet I'm writing for, it was acceptable to express those viewpoints in other publications.But I've recently discovered that this general rule does not apply to criticism of Israel. In fact, it appears that publications I've had an ongoing relationship with up until recently have canceled me for article…
(2025-12-09). Norway 93%, Germany 693,000 — Who is The Real EV capital of Europe? thinktank.pk As Europe races toward its 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is accelerating unevenly across the continent. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) now claim a 25.5% market share in the EU—up from 20.2% in 2024—but hotspots like Norway and Denmark are lapping the field, while others lag …
(2025-12-09). New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced recently that it will reopen the Child Care Assistance Program, for a limited number of slots, with the goal of allowing new children into the program in January. | The program provides financial assistance for families to pay for child care. According to the
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
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(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). His Dream Through Me, Pt. 1: Ryan Jensen. whyy.org Ryan Jensen made a name for himself as a center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with quarterback Tom Brady. But even as he looks down at his Super Bowl ring, Ryan knows: None of this success was supposed to happen to him. It was supposed to be his brother's. When Ryan was a kid, his older brother Seth was the one who seemed destined for greatness in the NFL. It caught everyone by surprise when Ryan got there instead.
(2025-12-09). Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150M, 5-year contract, according to reports. whyy.org Kyle Schwarber is going back to Philadelphia. | Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Schwarber had agreed to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies. ESPN was the first to report on the deal, citing unidentified sources. | Schwarber had been one of the biggest names in free agency. His new contract with Philadelphia could lead to more activity at baseball's winter meetings as his other suitors execute their alternative plans. | Schwarber is coming off a terrific season with the Phillies, setting career highs with an NL-best 56 homers and a major league-high 132 RBIs. He also scored a career-high…
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad. whyy.org Mientras el sistema de acogida de Delaware se extiende a tres condados, una crisis silenciosa se desata en hogares, juzgados, hospitales y oficinas estatales. Bebés sin un nuevo hogar ingresan al sistema. Adolescentes permanecen en hogares temporales, esperando a que alguien los elija. Y para los jóvenes que superan la edad límite, la edad adulta comienza antes de que la estabilidad llegue. | En el centro hay un sistema que hace todo lo que puede (y aún no lo suficiente) a medida que crece la necesidad, especialm…
(2025-12-09). Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad. whyy.org Mientras el sistema de acogida de Delaware se extiende a tres condados, una crisis silenciosa se desata en hogares, juzgados, hospitales y oficinas estatales. Bebés sin un nuevo hogar ingresan al sistema. Adolescentes permanecen en hogares temporales, esperando a que alguien los elija. Y para los jóvenes que superan la edad límite, la edad adulta comienza antes de que la estabilidad llegue. | En el centro hay un sistema que hace todo lo que puede (y aún no lo suficiente) a medida que crece la necesidad, especialm…
(2025-12-09). Top Ontario union official defends Tory government's multi-billion-dollar training program amid fraud scandal. wsws.org Speaking at a blue-chip luncheon, the Labourers' International Union of North America's Canadian director gave a full-throated defence of Premier Ford and his labour minister in the face of reports showing hundreds of millions in job-training funds have been funnelled to the government's union and business cronies.
(2025-12-09). Australian safety regulator's initial report on fatal Cobar mine explosion: more questions than answers. wsws.org The NSW Resources Regulator's November 25 "Investigation information release" neither explains what caused the tragedy nor makes any recommendation for how to stop more workers being killed.
(2025-12-09). New Zealand Defence Force aims to double recruitment. wsws.org The Defence Force head told MPs military recruitment must be raised significantly higher, just as it was before the two world wars.
(2025-12-09). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in war-ravaged Northern Province accuse government of negligence. wsws.org In the predominantly Tamil Northern Province, the death toll stands at nine, with four people reported missing.
(2025-12-09). English folk singer and guitarist Martin Carthy: An appraisal of his six-decade career. wsws.org Carty has always seen folk as reflecting social life and conditions, so has never shied away from social and political issues.