(2025-12-26). Despite two years of Israel genocide, Christmas returns to Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-26). In Gaza's Makeshift Camps, Women Hold the Families Together. passblue.com 
I am writing from a small displacement tent in Al-Zawaida, central Gaza, where my family of nine lives day by day. Over a million people now inhabit such makeshift camps across Gaza, and women bear the heaviest burden. While the world sees the destruction from afar, the personal realities of women's survival inside these tents …
(2025-12-26). Nobel Foundation sued over Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader. ummid.com WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado.
(2025-12-26). Villa face Chelsea test as Premier League title race heats up. tribune.com.pk 
Aston Villa face a tough challenge at Chelsea on Saturday after muscling their way into the Premier League title race alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. | The Gunners, top of the tree at Christmas, host Brighton, while Pep Guardiola's in-form City travel to Nottingham Forest. | Liverpool manager Arne Slot is grappling with a striker crisis after Alexander Isak fractured his leg, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes also faces a spell on the sidelines. | AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the festive action: | Rogers spearheads Villa charge | Unai Emery's third-placed Villa are stil…
(2025-12-26). Electoral coup in Honduras: Unprecedented fascist operation denounced. radiohc.cu Ricardo Salgado, Secretary of Strategic Planning of Honduras, denounced this Thursday, December 25, a new type of coup d'état following the proclamation of Nasry Asfura as president by the two CNE (National Electoral Council) members who are aligned with the Honduran two-party system: Ana Paola Hall García and Cossette Alejandra López.
(2025-12-26). Himanta condoles Tripura Speaker's death. devdiscourse.com Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma condoled the death of Tripura Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen on Friday.
(2025-12-26). Man dies by suicide in Latur after alleging police harassment in video post. devdiscourse.com A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide after accusing police personnel of harassment in Maharashtra's Latur district, an official said on Friday.
(2025-12-26). NASA explorer solves Black Hole jets mystery. ummid.com A team of NASA astronomers using its IXPE (Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer) has identified the origin of X-rays in a supermassive black hole's jet, answering a question that has been unresolved since the earliest days of X-ray astronomy.
(2025-12-26). Disciples pay musical tribute to classical vocalist Savita Devi on 6th death anniversary. devdiscourse.com Disciples, enthusiasts of Indian classical music, and members of the Smt. Siddheshwari Devi Academy of Indian Music came together here to pay a musical tribute to Thumri exponent Savita Devi on her 6th death anniversary. Known as the "Queen of Thumri", Devi was remembered at a commemorative evening held recently at Triveni Auditorium for her "immense contribution to Indian classical music and her lifelong dedication to preserving the rich traditions of the Banaras Gharana".
(2025-12-26). Models predict epidemic control in Cuba by the beginning of January. radiohc.cu Models predict complete control of the epidemic by the beginning of the year in Cuba, stated renowned mathematician Raúl Guinovart Díaz, Director of Science and Technology at the University of Havana. | He made the statement during the weekly meeting of experts and scientists on health issues convened by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to address, from a scientific perspective, the fight against diseases caused by mosquito-borne viruses: in scientific terms, arboviruses. | The specialist affirmed that the incidence in different regions of the country has decreased, although the province…
(2025-12-26). Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest, stopped from Friday prayers. devdiscourse.com Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest, stopping him from offering congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid here on Friday, his office said.
(2025-12-26). GST exemption boosts health insurance coverage, average sum insured jumps 31%: Report. devdiscourse.com The government's decision to exempt Goods and Services Tax (GST) on health insurance from 18 per cent to nil has led to a sharp rise in health cover sizes, with the average sum insured increasing by 31 per cent, according to a report by Policybazaar. The report said that after the removal of GST, the average health insurance cover increased from Rs 14.5 lakh in the pre-GST period to Rs 19 lakh in…
(2025-12-26). Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday said it was deeply distressed by the killing of Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, who was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police said Avasthi was found with a gunshot injury in the Highland Creek Trail—Old Kingston Road area on Tuesday and was declared dead on the spot. | The suspects escaped before officers reached the scene, and the campus was briefly locked down during the search. This was Toronto's 41st homicide this year. | "We express deep anguish over the tragic death of a young Indian doctoral stude…
(2025-12-26). CLAT 2026 Result Out: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities has declared the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG results on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-26). Exploring vivid sports competition throughout 2025. ecns.cn Photo taken on Nov. 9, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 15th National Games held at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center.
(2025-12-26). China firmly opposes U.S. additional tariff on semiconductors from China. ecns.cn The measure will come into force with an initial tariff rate of zero percent and increase within 18 months to a level to be announced no fewer than 30 days before June 23, 2027."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina has noted the relevant situation and lodged stern representations with the U.S. side through the China-U.S.
(2025-12-26). Morocco vs. Jordan 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Tonight. ummid.com The high stake 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Final Match between Morocco and Jordan is scheduled for today i.e. Thursday December 18, 2025 in Qatar.
(2025-12-26). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-26). Pezeshkian congratulates Christians on Christmas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Christians in Iran and around the world on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ.
(2025-12-26). Over 25L registered for (CBSE) CTET 2026. ummid.com Over 25 lakh candidates from across India have registered for the Central Teaching Eligibility Test 2026 (CTET 2026), the CBSE said.
(2025-12-26). PM Modi's Foreign Visits: The Deeper Story. ummid.com PM Modi's travels have become a permanent feature of India's political theatre. Yet, to dismiss them as spectacle alone would be to miss the deeper story unfolding beneath the surface.
(2025-12-26). BJP-led Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra local body elections. ummid.com The Mahayuti – the alliance of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) and NCP (Ajit Pawar), has sweeped the 2025 Nagar Parishad (Municipal Council) and Nagar Panchayat (Municipal Panchayat) elections.
(2025-12-26). Delhi Fog: 13 dead as 7 buses, 3 cars collide on Yamuna Expressway. ummid.com In a tragic incident Tuesday Dec 16, as many as 13 people have been killed in multiple collisions – involving 7 buses and 3 cars, on Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra Highway).
(2025-12-26). How to Use Gold Loan Calculator to Plan Repayment Smartly? ummid.com A Gold Loan calculator is an online tool that estimates the loan amount you can obtain against your pledged gold based on its weight, purity, and the prevailing gold rate.
(2025-12-26). Telangana: Applications open for Overseas Scholarships for Minorities. ummid.com The Department of Minorities Welfare in Telangana has invited application from the eligible candidates for Chief Minister's Overseas Scholarship Scheme for students from the minority communities.
(2025-12-26). "Anti-Indian sentiment being pushed by different factors" : Journalist Daniel Bordman on two Indian students killed in Canada. devdiscourse.com Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman on Friday highlighted concerns over a growing culture of anti-Indian sentiment in the country following the deaths of two Indian students in Canada within a span of one week. Speaking to ANI on the murders, Broadman criticised the handling of such cases by local authorities, expressing scepticism about the police investigation and accusing Canadian law enforcement of incompetence in serious crimes while being overly aggressive in other matters.
(2025-12-26). Lionel Messi's Tour and India's Sporting Ecosystem. ummid.com Lionel Messi's India Tour has exposed glaring gaps in event management, administrative preparedness, priorities in sports development, and even political optics.
(2025-12-26). TOP IA STORY OF 2025: EXCLUSIVE! GC Mayor makes millions selling Bowls Club to Chinese developers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-26). China ascends global higher education ranking. ecns.cn A newly released global study quality index reveals that while the United States continues to lead globally in higher education, China is rapidly narrowing the gap, especially beyond the top tier of elite institutions.
(2025-12-26). Zelensky would lose an election to his former top general. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky would overwhelmingly lose in a run-off presidential election to his former top commander, Valery Zaluzhny, according to a Socis poll published on Wednesday.
(2025-12-26). Hidden toll on urban wildlife revealed. ecns.cn The Forum on Road Safety and Wildlife Conservation was held at Nanjing University's Xianlin campus on Dec 14, and was the culmination of research led by Professor Li Zhongqiu at the university's School of Life Sciences.Utilizing mathematical models, Li and his team estimated that annually about 115,000 wild and stray mammals and 456,000 birds are killed on roads in Nanjing.
(2025-12-26). Australian state passes tougher gun laws. ecns.cn Australia's most populous state passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror rules on Wednesday following the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terror symbols and strengthening police power to curb protests.
(2025-12-26). How China's film market is reshaping global cinema standards. ecns.cn Over the past year, China's film industry has demonstrated unprecedented vitality and influence, charting a trajectory that extends beyond domestic box-office strength to significant global resonance. This dual rise in both the quantity and quality of Chinese cinema is reshaping industry benchmarks and reflects a deeper shift in how cultural products circulate in an increasingly multipolar world.
(2025-12-26). PAC sub-inspector, constable arrested in Meerut for embezzlement of government funds. devdiscourse.com Police in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district have arrested two PAC personnel, including a sub-inspector, in connection with alleged embezzlement of government funds amounting to over Rs 10 lakh, officials said on Friday.
(2025-12-26). Joint international operations seize 952 suspects, demolish 494 scam-related buildings in Myanmar. ecns.cn China, Myanmar and Thailand have jointly launched a new round of crackdown on cross-border gambling and telecom fraud, repatriating 952 Chinese nationals suspected of telecom fraud back to China and demolishing 494 buildings linked to gambling and scam crimes in Myanmar's KK Park, authorities said.
(2025-12-26). Saatvik Green Energy bags additional solar pumps order from Maharashtra state utility. devdiscourse.com Saatvik Green Energy on Friday said it has secured an additional order worth Rs 16.74 crore from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company for setting up off-grid solar water pumps in Maharashtra.
(2025-12-26). Language, Bias, and Violence: Why We Must Name Terrorism Fairly. ummid.com Defending Islam requires more than citing scripture. It demands consistent, visible rejection of violence from within Muslim communities, while the global community must judge acts of terror by what they are—not by who commits them.
(2025-12-26). Saudi Arabia launches airstrike on Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Explosions were heard in Yemen's eastern Hadramout province following a reported Saudi airstrike, according to regional media.
(2025-12-26). US attacks ISIL positions in Northwest Nigeria, Trump says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — The US has carried out an air strike against ISIL fighters in northwest Nigeria, US ‚Å President Donald Trump said.
(2025-12-26). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-26). Land-sea trade corridor key to regional progress. ecns.cn China has rolled out a package of financial measures to support the development of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, officials said, underscoring the country's commitment to advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation amid complex global geopolitical and economic conditions.
(2025-12-26). Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 Date Confirmed. ummid.com Rahmani Program of Excellence run under Rahmani Mission of Rahmani Foundation has confirmed the Rahmani 30 Entrance Exam 2026 date.
(2025-12-26). L3 license plate now granted in Chongqing. ecns.cn China's first license plate for Level-3 autonomous driving was granted recently to China Changan Auto Group, a car manufacturer based in Southwest China's Chongqing, marking a landmark development for the country's automotive sector.
(2025-12-26). CJI Surya Kant pitches for 'multi-door courthouse' for comprehensive dispute resolution. devdiscourse.com Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Friday that he envisions a transition towards a multi-door courthouse where the court is a comprehensive centre for dispute resolution and not merely a place for trial.
(2025-12-26). Project Khushi: Because behind every Khaki is a Human who deserves care. ummid.com Built around simple, healthy lifestyle changes, Project Khushi is a three-month structured evidence-based health and wellness initiative designed especially for Bengaluru City Police Personnel.
(2025-12-26). Yalda Night preserved in 16 volumes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — The monumental "Yalda Storyology Collection" archives over 8,000 Iranian folktales, safeguarding the oral traditions of the ancient winter solstice celebration for future generations in a definitive 16-volume set.
(2025-12-26). China's deep-sea manned submersibles have made over 1700 dives to date. ecns.cn China's three deep-sea manned submersibles have completed 1,746 dives to date, the Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering under the Chinese Academy of Sciences said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-26). Leadership highlights Party conduct. ecns.cn Discipline inspection and supervision bodies are urged to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more effective measures, to provide a strong guarantee for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, according to a key Communist Party of China leadership meeting on Thursday.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-26). Israel killed our dreams, but its genocide could not defeat us
I had just begun my third year studying English translation at university when the war started. The onslaught turned my life upside down – it erased colours, shattered dreams, and broke my spirit. University education – the centre of my life and ambition – stopped. Gaza itself came to a standstill amid unprecedented destruction.
middleeasteye.net (2025-12-24). What it's like to survive in Gaza when your children are killed four bereaved Palestinian mothers share their stories of unimaginable loss, reflecting a devastation that has spared no home in Gaza
(2025-12-26). Snow, romance, and flavor unite in Xinjiang's winter wonderland. ecns.cn In northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, winter transforms the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area into a magical realm where icy landscapes meet warm hospitality. This season, the destination offers a unique blend of snow adventures, romantic moments, and authentic flavors.
(2025-12-26). The Tomorrow Club aims to support and mentor young writers amid polarity and tech-driven chaos. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-26). Exploring stunning winter scenery in Altay. ecns.cn Photo released on Dec. 24, 2025 shows the winter scenery of Altay in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-26). Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh as Zia's son returns after 17 years. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Another Hindu man has been killed in Bangladesh, just days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, according to local media reports. | The victim, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death around 11 pm in Pangsha sub-district of Rajbari, about three-and-a-half hours from Dhaka. Locals told The Daily Star that Samrat allegedly led a criminal gang called "Samrat Bahini," which was involved in extortion and other illegal activities. After Sheikh Hasina's removal last year, he had fled the country but recently returned to his native village, Hosendanga. | Police said Samrat w…
(2025-12-26). Stronger RMB points to resilience. ecns.cn The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China's economic fundamentals and the improving stability of its financial system, while a weaker dollar has also provided external support for the renminbi's gains, economists said.
(2025-12-26). The iconic qipao celebrates its distinct fashion culture. ecns.cn Two of the qipao (cheongsam) exhibits featured in Glamour and Modernity Beyond Shanghai.[Photo provided by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] A cream-colored Austin 10 Saloon car stands at the entrance, greeting visitors with the glamour of 1930s Shanghai.
(2025-12-26). China sets world record in maglev technology by reaching 700 km/h in 2 seconds. ecns.cn "By promoting deeper integration between industry, academia, research and application, we aim to support independent innovation in national defense science and technology.""ÄÄ"ÄÄThe vehicle reaches the end of the test track.
(2025-12-26). China sets world record in superconducting electric maglev propulsion. ecns.cn China has set a world record in superconducting electric magnetic levitation propulsion after researchers accelerated a ton-scale test vehicle to 700 km/h (435 mph) in two seconds during a recent experiment.
(2025-12-26). CBSE releases new PATTERN for 10th Board Exams 2026. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a new pattern for the 2026 Class 10 board exams specifically related to Science and Social Sciences subjects.
(2025-12-26). Morocco bests Jordan to lift 2025 FIFA Arab Cup. ummid.com Atlas Lions, Morocco, Thursday defeated Jordan to lift the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup.
(2025-12-26). Israeli artillery strikes southern Syria near Quneitra. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) — Syrian media sources report that Israeli forces carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, targeting areas near Quneitra.
(2025-12-26). Discovered: Exoplanet with two tails. ummid.com In a first, a team of researchers in Canada and Switzerland has discovered an exoplanet, which has not one, but two tails.
(2025-12-26). Jamiat hails passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill. ummid.com Jamiat Ulema i Hind, one of the largest representative bodies of Indian Muslims, has hailed the passing of Karnataka Hate Speech Bill.
(2025-12-26). Grand bridge ready for traffic operation in Guizhou. ecns.cn It adopts an asymmetrical mid-span steel pipe arch bridge design, with a main span of 176 meters and a bridge deck width of 40.8 meters.
(2025-12-26). Foreign trade registrations in Hainan surge 230% in launch week. ecns.cn Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) saw 1,972 newly registered foreign trade enterprises during the first week of island-wide special customs operations – from December 18 to 24, marking a year-on-year increase of 2.3 times, according to Haikou Customs on Thursday.
(2025-12-26). Meet Ousmane Dembele FIFA Player of Year 2025. ummid.com Ousmane Dembele, France Forward and Paris St-Germain (PSG), has won the Men's Player of the Year 2025 at the Fifa Best Awards.
(2025-12-26). UPDATE 3-Malaysia court convicts ex-PM Najib Razak of power abuse, money laundering in biggest 1MDB trial. devdiscourse.com Jailed former Malaysian premier Najib Razak was convicted on Friday on all charges of abuse of power and money laundering in the biggest trial yet in the multibillion-dollar…
(2025-12-26). Resist NSW Premier Minn's attack on the right to protest. greenleft.org.au Resist NSW Premier Minn's attack on the right to protest | Fred Fuentes |
(2025-12-26). CAT 2025 Result: Link, Steps to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is releasing the result of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) along with the Toppers List on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2025-12-26). Make Viral Reaction-Style Clips via Free AI Video Editor. ummid.com Reaction videos have gained massive popularity on social media such as Tik Tok and YouTube because of their ability to capture real-time reactions and feelings that viewers can associate with.
(2025-12-26). Inside The Prophet's Mosque Library. ummid.com The Prophet's Mosque Library stands as one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious scholarly monuments, reflecting centuries of Islamic and Arabic linguistic history.
(2025-12-26). China's first L3 self-driving car debuts in Chongqin. ecns.cn China's first license plate for Level-3 autonomous driving was granted recently to China Changan Auto Group, a car manufacturer based in Southwest China's Chongqing, marking a landmark development for the country's automotive sector.
(2025-12-26). Preschool teacher jailed for abusing eight children in Liaoning. ecns.cn A former preschool teacher in Panjin, Liaoning province, was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday and permanently banned from working with minors after being convicted of abusing children.
(2025-12-26). Murals of the Ming Dynasty enter the digital age. ecns.cn The Guanyin Temple in Xinjin district, Chengdu, Sichuan province, is known for its ancient architecture and exquisite Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) murals.[Photo provided to China Daily]…
(2025-12-26). TN SIR: 97.28 names removed, Chennai reports biggest deletion. ummid.com The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission Friday December 19, 2025 released the draft voters list after the completion of the Enumeration Phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
(2025-12-26). Vande Mataram: BJP, Muslim League on Same Page. ummid.com When Jinnah had raised the issue in the 1930s, Nehru had stated in a forthright manner that the issue is being raised by communal elements. Same thing is happening now.
(2025-12-26). Trip.com denies data security concerns over Cambodia tourism cooperation. ecns.cn Trip.com Group, a multinational travel agency headquartered in China, denied concerns on Wednesday over user data security following public attention around a cooperation agreement with Cambodia's Ministry of Tourism.
(2025-12-26). US launches 'deadly' strike against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria for slaughtering Christians, says Trump. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that American forces had carried out multiple deadly airstrikes against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, accusing the group of attacking and killing Christians in the region. | Posting on Truth Social, Trump said the strikes were launched on his orders and targeted ISIS militants operating in northwest Nigeria. He claimed the group had been "brutally killing innocent Christians" and that the violence had reached extreme levels. Trump said he had earlier warned the terrorists to stop the attacks, adding that they now faced serious consequences. | According to Tru…
(2025-12-26). Plan's focus on tech reliance to aid Africa. ecns.cn Chinese agronomist Hu Yuefang explains the growth of rice to local farmers at the China Hybrid Rice High-Yield Demonstration Base near Antananarivo, Madagascar, March 25, 2025.
(2025-12-26). 'Not acceptable': EU slams U.S. travel bans on Europeans over tech regulations. ecns.cn The European Union (EU), French, German and British senior officials on Wednesday strongly condemned a U.S. decision to impose travel restrictions on five European individuals, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton.
(2025-12-26). Trump's Plan to Reshape The World. ummid.com C5 (Core Five) and Pax Silica – US President Donald Trump is looking to present a new global alliance.
(2025-12-26). Guatemalan journalist found dead after family reported death threats. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Jordanian journalist arrested on arrival, denied lawyer and family visits. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Journalist John Kabamba missing after interviewing rebel in eastern DRC. instagram.com
(2025-12-26). CPJ, partners call for probe into attacks on Bangladesh news outlets. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). CPJ calls on FCC commission to recommit to independence. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Florida authorities drop charges against photojournalist following joint statement by CPJ, partners. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). 2 Peruvian journalists targeted by gunfire within a week. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-26). Cuba adopta decisión gubernamental para la conservación de sus arrecifes coralinos. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de Cuba ha adoptado recientemente una decisión trascendental para la conservación de los arrecifes coralinos del archipiélago, un ecosistema esencial por los bienes y servicios que provee.
(2025-12-26). Podcast Las 3 del día:Resumen informativo de Cubadebate en las últimas horas. cubadebate.cu Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio del Podcast Las 3 del día.
| Soy Iliana Ortega Chávez y hoy les traigo las noticias más relevantes publicadas en el sitio web Cubadebate.
(2025-12-26). Cachorros en plena pelea por el cupo directo a la Liga Élite. cubadebate.cu Los Cachorros holguineros derrotaron este jueves 5-1 a los Tigres de Ciego de àÅvila, llegaron a 46 victorias en la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol y continuaron su pugna por el segundo lugar de la fase clasificatoria.
(2025-12-25). First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival. aljazeera.com Christians in Gaza celebrate Christmas after two years of Israel's war and enduring pain, displacement and destruction.
(2025-12-25). Tuesday 12/30: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-25). LIVE: Sound of Israel's bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza. aljazeera.com Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.
(2025-12-25). One excavator, 10,000 bodies, a sea of rubble: inside Gaza's effort to retrieve and bury its dead. mondoweiss.net 
Under the relative calm of a ceasefire, Civil Defense crews in Gaza are undertaking the monumental feat of recovering thousands of bodies still trapped under the rubble.
(2025-12-25). Israel arrests citizen suspected of spying for Iran. newarab.com 
Israeli authorities announced on Thursday the arrest of an Israeli man on suspicion of committing security offences under the direction of Iranian intelligence agents, The arrest is the latest in a series of cases in which Israel has charged its own citizens with spying for its arch-foe since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. | The suspect, who is in his 40s and lives in the city of Rishon LeZion, was arrested this month in a joint operation by Israel…
(2025-12-25). In first Christmas sermon, Pope decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2025-12-25). Livestream: expanding "yellow line" of death. electronicintifada.net Maha Hussaini says "every day felt like my last" as she documented atrocities in Gaza. UK arrests people for saying "Globalize the Intifada" and a resistance commander is assassinated.
(2025-12-25). From Bethlehem Lights to Gaza Shadows: A Divided Holy Land Christmas. thinktank.pk On December 25, 2025, as Christians worldwide celebrate the birth of Jesus with joy and light, Gaza's small remaining Christian community marks a profoundly somber holiday. The constant hum of drones and echoes of explosions drown out any sense of peace, turning what should be a season of hope into another day overshadowed by fear …
(2025-12-25). Pope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing. al-monitor.com Pope Leo XIV on Thursday urged Russia and Ukraine to find the "courage" to hold direct talks and spoke of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza in his first Christmas message.The US pope, who was elected by fellow cardinals in May after the death of his predecessor pope Francis, also condemned the "senselessness" of war and the "rubble and open wounds" it leaves behind.
(2025-12-25). Israel blocks entry of eye drops for blind people in Gaza. electronicintifada.net Despite the October ceasefire, thousands could develop conditions affecting their vision.
(2025-12-25). Anthony Aguilar Wins Sam Adams Award For Integrity. popularresistance.org We are honored to give this year's award to Anthony Aguilar (LTC, USA, ret.) for exposing some of the more egregious brutalities of the genocide in Gaza, including the U.S. role. | Asked why he has spoken out about what he witnessed — like the corralling of starving people into four distribution sites and sometimes shooting them indiscriminately. Aguilar explained, when | "I hung up my uniform. I didn't hang up my oath to the Constitution." | A 25-year Army Special Forces veteran, Aguilar agreed to work with the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" with the thought that "there is nothing more Christian than feedi…
(2025-12-25). Free UK Palestine Hunger Strikers! Rally at SF UK Consulate to Support Jailed Activists. indybay.org In solidarity with Palestinian activists who are on a hunger strike in the UK, a rally was held at the UK consulate in San Francisco to demand their freedom and the use of the Terrorism Act to target opponents of the genocide in Gaza.
(2025-12-25). Italy Meloni Gov Attacks Dockers Unions For Action On Palestine. indybay.org The Italian Meloni government is retaliating against the USB union for taking action against the genocide in Gaza…
(2025-12-25). Video: Gaza's Christians mark first Christmas since fragile ceasefire deal. aljazeera.com Gaza's Christians reflected on the loss they've experienced after two years of Israel's devastating war.
(2025-12-25). Health system nears 'complete paralysis' in Gaza. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Gaza officials have warned of an impending humanitarian and medical catastrophe in the territory as the Israeli occupying regime is using medince as a weapon of war.
(2025-12-25). While Bethlehem Holds First Full Christmas Since Genocide Began, Little to Celebrate in Gaza. juancole.com (
(2025-12-25). When sanctions fail, power turns to seizure: The unraveling of the western coercive order. scheerpost.com By Peiman Salehi for the Cradle The recent escalation in US—Venezuela tensions is often framed narrowly in tactical terms: the seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, new sanctions targeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's inner circle, and a publicized diplomatic exchange with Moscow. Individually, these developments appear episodic. Together, they signal the decay of a coercive model that no longer delivers, …
(2025-12-25). Brazil: Global antifascist forum a strategic space for struggle against the far right and imperialism (plus statement: Reject US aggression on Venezuela). links.org.au 
The Second Meeting of the International Committee projected the 2026 Antifascist Conference as a strategic space for unity, solidarity, and struggle against fascism and imperialism.
(2025-12-25). Venezuela celebrates Christmas in unity and resistance against U.S. aggression. radiohc.cu The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, led a Christmas dinner for peace and happiness in the San Agustín parish of Caracas, the Venezuelan capital. During the gathering, the national leader highlighted Venezuela's strength in the face of pressure from the United States, asserting that imperialism cannot overcome the country's determination. | "We are in Marín Square in San Agustín del Sur, the epicenter where the Marín rhythm, the music, and the culture of the homeland were born," Maduro stated. "We came to share the first Hallacazo with the community and "I wish you a Merry Christmas, exercising the most be…
(2025-12-25). Cabello Warns Trinidad Against Allowing US Attacks on Venezuela: "We Will Respond" orinocotribune.com The Vice President for Policy, Citizen Security and Peace, Diosdado Cabello Rondón, lamented the belligerent stance of Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar in facilitating the use of her country's territory by the US and its military apparatus to attack Venezuela. | "We hear this lady from Trinidad, who is still high on alcohol, allowing Trinidad to be used against Venezuela," he said in La Guaira state, where he inaugurated the Police Coordination Center of the Bolivarian National Police. | The minister for Interior, Justice and Peace also emphasized that, in the face of this hostile posture…
(2025-12-25). Tibetans Protests Illegal Gold Mining Operations in Eastern Tibet. indybay.org In light of recent news of over 80 Tibetans being detained, and harmed by the Chinese authorities in Kashi (Ch: Gayi) township, Sershul county in Eastern Tibet as a result of their protest against the gold-mining operations in Serkhok, Tibetans in Bay Area lead by San Francisco Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (SFRTYC) held a peaceful protest in front of the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco on Dec 20, 2025 from 11 am till 1 pm.
(2025-12-25). West Bengal's Christmas: A Celebration Under Chilly Skies. devdiscourse.com Revellers and picnickers across West Bengal celebrated Christmas on Thursday, embracing the festive mood enhanced by a sudden drop in temperature. The chill in the air added to the excitement and cheerful atmosphere.
(2025-12-25). Egypt appoints interim swimming body following boy's death. newarab.com 
Egypt has appointed an interim committee to run its swimming federation following the death of a young swimmer as senior officials, including the head of the federation and the Egyptian Olympic Committee, remain behind bars for alleged gross negligence. | The officials – the president and board members of the Egyptian Swimming Federation, the head of the federation's competitions committee, the championship director, and the rescue team – were supposed to face trial on Thursday.
(2025-12-25). FIDH delegation barred from entering Kyrgyzstan: Authorities must provide explanations. fidh.org On the night of 11—12 December 2025, a delegation of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) was denied entry to Kyrgyzstan at Bishkek's Manas International Airport, without any explanation. The delegation was due to attend the Bir Duino documentary film festival, held from 12 to 15 December 2025. This incident highlights the country's democratic backsliding and its increasingly restrictive stance towards independent voices.
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(2025-12-25). Banat al-Quds: Voices of Palestinian women rising through siege. newarab.com 
Banat al-Quds, also known as the Daughters of Jerusalem, is more than just a choir and Arabic music ensemble — they are a living testament to Palestinian resilience in the face of Founded in 2013 as the first all-female group from the
(2025-12-25). Nuclear issue is merely an excuse: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the enemies' animosity towards Iran is due to the Islamic Establishment's progress, noting that the nuclear issue is a mere excuse.
(2025-12-25). 'Israel' kills two in Lebanon in new ceasefire breach. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Two people were killed on Thursday after an Israeli drone struck a vehicle on the road near the town of Hosh al-Sayed Ali, local Lebanese media in the Bekaa reported.
(2025-12-25). Saturday 12/27: Universal land access: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of the American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). Saudi urges Yemen separatists to withdraw from seized provinces. moderndiplomacy.eu Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it remains hopeful that Yemen's main southern separatist group will roll back a recent military escalation that has allowed it to take control of large parts of the south, further complicating a conflict that has divided the country for more than a decade. In a foreign ministry statement, the kingdom …
(2025-12-25). top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey. al-monitor.com The head of Libya's armed forces and four other high ranking military officials died late Tuesday when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara, officials in Turkey's capital and Tripoli said.The wreckage of their Falcon 50 aircraft was located by Turkish security personnel in the Haymana district near Ankara, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said. Three crew members were also killed.
(2025-12-25). Admiral Who Ordered Bombing of Boat Strike Survivors Asked Military Lawyer First. truthout.org The journalist who initially revealed that President Donald Trump's administration killed shipwrecked survivors of its first known boat bombing reported Tuesday that the admiral in charge consulted with a US military lawyer before ordering another strike on the two alleged drug traffickers who were clinging to debris in the Caribbean Sea. Just days after Trump announced the September 2… |
(2025-12-25). Wilmington's Kwanzaa tradition highlights unity and the power of community. whyy.org 
What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Kwanzaa was created in 1966, during the height of the Black Power era, as a way for African Americans to reconnect with their cultural roots and reaffirm shared values of community, family, and responsibility. | Celebrated each year from December 26th to January 1st, Kwanzaa is a cultural observance, welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds to reflect on seven guiding principles known as the Nguzo Saba. | Those principles —— Unity (Umoja), Self-Determinatio…
(2025-12-25). Constitution guarantees religious freedom, says PM. tribune.com.pk 
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the government's firm commitment to safeguarding the constitutional rights of minorities, declaring that Pakistan belongs equally to all its citizens irrespective of faith. | The prime minister was addressing a Christmas ceremony held here at the Prime Minister's Office. | Speaking at the event, the prime minister highlighted the teachings of Jesus Christ (Hazrat Isa AS), describing him as a symbol of peace, compassion and service to humanity. He said the message of love, justice and tolerance preached by Jesus Christ was deeply relevant in the present age a…
(2025-12-25). Nine children injured after drone hits madrassa in KP's Tank district. tribune.com.pk 
Nine children were injured on Thursday when a quadcopter drone struck a madrassa in Tank district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, police said. | The drone was reportedly approaching from an unknown direction when it hit the building, causing injuries to children inside. | The injured were identified as 12-year-old Rehan, 10-year-old Farman, 11-year-old Khayam, 13-year-old Habib-ur-Rehman, 12-year-old Naseem Sabai, 15-year-old Mastana, 12-year-old Wali Muhammad, 8-year-old Shafiq and 9-year-old Alia. | All the injured children were shifted to hospital by ambulance. Their condition was not immediately disclosed. | Police…
(2025-12-25). Agreement boosts ocean governance. ecns.cn Officials and experts said that China, as one of the first signatories and contracting states to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction, has demonstrated its responsibility as a major country supporting multilateralism and contributing to global ocean governance.
(2025-12-25). Congress honoring Ayt Milani opens with Leader's message. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — A congress marking the 50th anniversary of the passing of Ayatollah Seyyed Mohammad Hadi Milani opened on Thursday in Mashhad with a message from Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
(2025-12-25). BNP leader Tarique Rahman returns: Who is Bangladesh's potential next PM? aljazeera.com After 17 years in exile, the 'prince' of Bangladesh politics returns to Dhaka. Can he bring the BNP back to power, too?>
(2025-12-25). Financial Integration of the BRICS Advances with Local Currencies, Reduces Dependence on the Dollar. infobrics.org The BRICS countries are intensifying their efforts to expand the use of local currencies in international transactions, a movement that gained new momentum according to an analysis presented by the economist and sociologist César Bergo…
(2025-12-25). Is a New "New Deal" About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order? portside.org Is a New "New Deal" About To Wipe Out the Old Political Order? |
(2025-12-25). Israel launches fresh attack into southern Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — The Israeli regime conducted new incursions into several Syrian towns in the southwestern province of Quneitra on Thursday, according to local media reports.
(2025-12-25). Brazil Summer Heat Crisis : Beach Paradise or Climate Warning? thinktank.pk As Brazil officially kicked off its summer season on December 21, 2025, the country is bracing for what meteorologists describe as significantly warmer-than-average temperatures—a stark reminder of how climate change is intensifying seasonal extremes in one of the world's most biodiverse nations. With forecasts predicting regular highs above 40 ∞C (104 ∞F), Brazilians are flocking to iconic …
(2025-12-25). UK Police Arrest Greta Thunberg Over Palestine Action Support. popularresistance.org Climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested in central London on 23 December during a demonstration supporting imprisoned Palestine Action members, who doctors warn are at "imminent risk of death," due to a weeks-long hunger strike. | City of London Police detained the 22-year-old under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for displaying a placard backing the proscribed organization. | Video footage captured by Prisoners for Palestine shows Thunberg holding a sign. It read: "I support the Palestine Action prisoners. I oppose genocide."
(2025-12-25). Palestine Action: Prison hunger strikes that shaped history. aljazeera.com Four Palestine Action members are continuing hunger strikes in the UK, following a protest practice with a long history.
(2025-12-25). Israeli journalist snaps photos at Hassan Nasrallah's grave. newarab.com 
An Israeli journalist entered Lebanon and visited the tomb of slain Hezbollah leader Yitzhak Horowitz, who writes for the ultra-Orthodox magazine B'Kehilla, documented his visit in an article published by the publication on Thursday. | Horowitz said he visited the grave, located in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh, accompanied by a local guide named Ali. Dahiyeh is considered a stronghold of Hezbollah,…
(2025-12-25). Reconciliation in a Broken State — Myanmar's Civil War and the Illusion of Elections. fairobserver.com In Myanmar, life has frozen. You do not move forward there; you remain suspended — between gunfire and hunger, between promises and graves. This paralysis has a name: civil war, sustained by the absence of democracy and the endurance of fear. Across Myanmar's hills and plains, life is now measured by absence. Since the 2021…
(2025-12-25). Expert details capabilities of Oreshnik missile systems. eng.belta.by The expert explained that while delivering the missiles to Belarus was not a problem, significant preparatory work was required.
(2025-12-25). If You're Not Free To Oppose a Genocide, Your Society Is Not Free. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Dec 21, 2025 | If the right to free speech does not include the right to oppose an active genocide using strong and unmitigated language, then there is no freedom of speech. | This is exactly the sort of thing that freedom of speech is intended for: times when the government is doing something wrong which needs to be ferociously opposed. That's
(2025-12-25). Lukashenko sends condolences over death of People's Artist of Russia Vera Alentova. eng.belta.by "The unforgettable characters she portrayed offered audiences profound emotion, captivating them with the strength of a feminine spirit. Vera Alentova's legacy is an invaluable gift to the arts, and her bright memory will be cherished in our hearts forever."
(2025-12-25). The Resilience of the Church of Climate. wattsupwiththat.com In the aftermath of the UN's COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, several commentators have claimed that the age of climate alarmism may finally be fraying at the edges. The Wall Street Journal concluded that Europe's green energy policies slashed emissions but at the cost of crippling the economy. PJ Media's Rick Moran argues that "the religion of climate alarmism is in decline". He finds that President Donald Trump's "energy dominance" agenda and the high-profile defection from the climate alarmist priesthood by Bill Gates has begun to alter the debate over climate change.
(2025-12-25). 'We hold onto one another and keep fighting,' says wife of jailed Istanbul mayor. newarab.com 
"It's an extremely difficult time for our children and for me… but we hold onto one another," Dilek Kaya Imamoglu, 51, told AFP in her first interview with foreign media. | Her husband ⚪ t…
(2025-12-25). Why Stop with the Kennedy Center? Cabinet Officials add Hyphenated -Trump to their Names. juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — "Good enough for a battleship, it's good enough for me," says Homeland Security chief Kristi Trump-Noem | Secretary of War Pete Trump-Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Trump-Rubio were the first to announce that they were changing their names in a display of loyalty to the president, but they were swiftly followed by the remaining cabinet members. | A rush of orders for new business cards and government I.D.s is expected, but key officials are likely to be the first to see their new names recognized on repainted doors and Trump accoutrements. Priority…
(2025-12-25). State program "Society of equal opportunities" for 2026-2030 approved in Belarus. eng.belta.by The program aims to improve the accessibility and quality of social support by addressing the distinct needs of senior citizens and people with disabilities. Its implementation is budgeted at Br3.8 billion.
(2025-12-25). A Visible Transformation of Pakistan's Automobile Industry. thinktank.pk The global automobile industry is undergoing a fundamental shift, and electric vehicles are unmistakably at the heart of this transformation. Rising fossil fuel prices, growing environmental concerns, and rapid technological advances are pushing countries to rethink how people move. The age of internal combustion engines is slowly giving way to electric mobility—and this change is …
(2025-12-25). Port of Oakland Commission Hears Increasing Demand to Stop Arming Israel. indybay.org Largest Protest yet in rally and "Pack the Port" action as outrage continues over Oakland's airport complicity in shipping arms to Israel.
(2025-12-25). China says 700 generative AI models filed as tech breakthroughs accelerate. tribune.com.pk 
China achieved new breakthroughs in fields including integrated circuits, artificial intelligence (AI) and basic software over the past five years, with over 700 generative AI large model products having completed filing procedures, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said on Thursday. | During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the total number of products equipped with HarmonyOS, an open-source operating system, exceeded 1.19 billion units, and embodied intelligence is gradually advancing toward industrial application, according to the CAC. | China has seen remarkable improvement in its inf…
(2025-12-25). New Development Bank Successfully Issued RMB 3 Billion 3-Year Panda Bond. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB) successfully issued a three-year RMB 3 billion Panda bond in the China Interbank Bond Market priced at a coupon rate of 1.88%…
(2025-12-25). EC Receives Presidential Ballot Papers Ahead of 2026 Elections. plusnews.ug 
The Electoral Commission has received presidential ballot papers ahead of the forthcoming general elections, in which eight candidates are competing for the topmost political position in the country. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday night at Entebbe International Airport, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama, confirmed that the consignment consists of 193 pallets …
(2025-12-25). Mogadishu holds first local vote in decades. tribune.com.pk 
Somalians voted on Thursday in the Mogadishu region's first direct local election in nearly 60 years, despite security concerns and a boycott by opposition leaders. | The election is seen as a test ahead of the 2026 presidential ballot, in a country struggling to emerge from decades of conflict and chaos, an Islamist insurgency and frequent natural disasters. | There were long queues outside several polling stations early Thursday, but numbers had dwindled significantly by early afternoon, an AFP correspondent saw. | "This is a great day," said Guhad Ali, 37, showing the ink on his finger proving he had cast h…
(2025-12-25). Tidbits-Dec. 25- Reader Comments: Trump Lies and Journalism Cowers (Sued or De-Funded); CBS Journalism Is Infected; Christmas Under Trump; Memories of Cora Weiss and Victor Grossman; Watch 60 Minutes—What Trump and Bari Weiss Didn't Want You To See;. portside.org Tidbits-Dec. 25- Reader Comments: Trump Lies and Journalism Cowers (Sued or De-Funded); CBS Journalism Is Infected; Christmas Under Trump; Memories of Cora Weiss and Victor Grossman; Watch 60 Minutes—What Trump and Bari Weiss Didn't Want You To See; |
(2025-12-25). Tata Trusts Turmoil: Power Struggle and Governance Challenges Unveiled. devdiscourse.com Recently, the Tata Trusts, a cornerstone of one of India's leading conglomerates, faced significant internal turmoil. This crisis unfolded less than a year after the passing of Ratan Tata, affecting the group's leadership and governance structure.
(2025-12-25). Cutting the Fuel Line: Ukraine's Bid to Strangle Russia's War Economy. moderndiplomacy.eu NEWS BRIEF Ukraine launched a coordinated long-range strike on Russian energy infrastructure, using British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles and domestically produced drones to hit a major oil refinery, a port fuel depot, and the world's largest gas processing plant. The attacks, which struck facilities deep inside Russia, mark an escalation in Kyiv's campaign to cripple Moscow's …
(2025-12-25). Christmas Is Not A Western Story; It Is A Palestinian One. popularresistance.org Every December, much of the Christian world enters a familiar cycle of celebration: carols, lights, decorated trees, consumer frenzy and the warm imagery of a snowy night. In the United States and Europe, public discourse often speaks of "Western Christian values", or even the vague notion of "Judeo-Christian civilisation". These phrases have become so common that many assume, almost automatically, that Christianity is inherently a Western religion — an expression of European culture, history and identity. | It is not.
(2025-12-25). Kim Jong Un Inspects Submarine Construction, Then Oversees Missile Launch. moderndiplomacy.eu North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was present at the construction of a submarine with his daughter, who is seen as a possible future leader. He also oversaw a missile test that reportedly hit targets 200 km away, which was conducted to advance North Korea's strategic technologies for high-altitude missiles, as confirmed by South Korea's …
(2025-12-25). Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown. aljazeera.com An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles.
(2025-12-25). Iran: Narges Mohammadi, several other human rights defenders arbitrarily arrested in massive crackdown. fidh.org More than 50 people were arrested, including five women human rights defenders, while they were taking part in a memorial ceremony honouring a recently deceased fellow human rights defender. The Observatory (FIDH-OMCT) and the League for the Defence of Human Rights in Iran (LDDHI) strongly condemn these new arrests and call on the Iranian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all those arbitrarily detained, including human rights defenders.
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(2025-12-25). Kremlin blasts Zelensky's 'strange' Christmas peace pitch, awaits Putin's call. hindustantimes.com The Kremlin said it is analysing details of a US-Ukrainian peace plan announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky, with any response depending on decisions by President Vladimir Putin. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov criticised Zelensky's Christmas address as "strange" and questioned his readiness for diplomacy. Peskov also confirmed contacts with France over the case of French national Laurent Vinatier, saying proposals were made and "the ball is now on the French side." He added that President Putin has already sent Christmas greetings to US President Donald Trump, with no phone call planned.
(2025-12-25). Iran says UN Resolution 2231 is over, urges new nuclear talks | Khamenei. hindustantimes.com Iran has declared that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 on its nuclear programme has "ended," accusing Western powers of using it as a tool of political pressure. Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Iran, along with Russia and China, no longer considers the resolution applicable, urging a return to dialogue and negotiations. Her remarks followed a divisive UN Security Council meeting highlighting disagreements over the resolution's legal status, as Tehran rejects efforts by Western countries to revive sanctions under the JCPOA framework.
(2025-12-25). New 20,000-seater Hoima stadium commissioned. independent.co.ug 
Pomp and fanfare as President Museveni commissions 20,000-seater Hoima stadium ahead of 2027 AFCON KAMPALA | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday officially commissioned the 20,000-seater Hoima City Stadium, marking a major milestone in the country's preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The stadium, built at a cost of …
(2025-12-25). From Shein to Labubu, French shoppers are buying Chinese for Christmas. scmp.com The first physical store of Chinese-owned fast-fashion giant Shein — which opened in central Paris in November amid heated protests — has become a new retail destination for many denizens of the French capital as they rush to finish their Christmas shopping. | Hundreds of customers wandered among the racks of clothing, rifling through items carrying tags with rock-bottom prices, including a ‚Ǩ66.99 (US$79) leather jacket and a ‚Ǩ78.99 puffer coat.
(2025-12-25). Saturday 1/10: Trump Regime Takedown (every Saturday). indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). Tarique Rahman: A Homecoming to Transform Bangladesh's Political Future. devdiscourse.com Tarique Rahman, acting Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), made a historic return on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile. His homecoming is seen as a pivotal moment for his party, which hopes to renew energy and consolidate support ahead of the February elections.
(2025-12-25). Conflict with Thailand brings surge of unity amongst Cambodians. aljazeera.com Cambodian children write letters to soldiers, while donation sites fill for those displaced by fighting near the border.
(2025-12-25). The Atlantic Alliance is weakening, but what comes next? Two worlds, two scenarios. unitedworldint.com An outlook on what 2026 may bring to a world that is on knife's edge. By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan The sidelining of hardliners in Zelenskyy's government over corruption allegations, US Secretary of State Rubio's refusal to attend the NATO summit, corruption probes against the figures in Brussels who are pro-war against Russia, the distance put …
(2025-12-25). Expert: President was serious about 10 Oreshniks. eng.belta.by During the second session of the 7th Belarusian People's Congress, the president said that ten Oreshnik missile systems would be deployed in the country. This announcement was taken by some as a jest.
(2025-12-25). What World was Jesus born into? A Historian describes the turbulent Times of the real Nativity. juancole.com By (The Conversation) — Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line "all is calm, all is bright". | We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this permeates our festivities, family gatherings and present-giving. Countless Christmas cards depict the Holy Family — starlit, in a quaint stable, nestled comfortably in a sleepy little village.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Bangladesh leader considered top PM candidate returns from exile ahead of polls. geo.tv 
Supporters of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party gather to join a grand rally to welcome BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman after his return from London, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 25, 2025. — Reuters Rahman's return energises BNP supporters for February elections.Rahman…
(2025-12-25). Christmas celebrated across Pakistan amid tight security. tribune.com.pk 
Special prayer services were held at churches across Pakistan on Thursday as Christians celebrated Christmas under strict security arrangements. | Authorities said comprehensive measures were put in place to ensure peaceful celebrations across major cities. | Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the government of Pakistan also shared Christmas messages on social media platform X, extending greetings to the Christian community. | On the joyous and blessed occasion of Christmas, I extend my warmest greetings to the Christian community across the world, and especially to our Christian brothers and sisters in Pakista…
(2025-12-25). Sunday 12/21: Winter solstice / Wingnut holiday office party. indybay.org Long Haul Infoshop – 3124 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley – 2 blocks from Ashby BART…
(2025-12-25). Ball in govt's court after TTAP nod. tribune.com.pk 
With Tehreek-e-Tahafuz Aeen Pakistan (TTAP) having accepted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's offer for political dialogue, the ball is now in the federal government's court to decide when and how to formally open talks with the opposition alliance. | However, the road to dialogue remains far from smooth, as deep-seated divisions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) continue to cloud consensus on the party's future political course. | One faction within PTI is opposed to dialogue with the government, favouring a renewed strategy of agitation instead – a course that has yielded little since the February 8, 2024,…
(2025-12-25). PSL expansion sparks global interest. tribune.com.pk 
The race to own a Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise has intensified, with two new teams set to join the competition from PSL 11 onwards and as many as 12 interested parties competing for ownership rights. | The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has termed the response to the bidding process as "extraordinary", underlining the league's growing commercial appeal at home and abroad. | According to details, the initial results of the tender process will be announced on Saturday. Bidders who meet the technical and financial criteria will then advance to an open auction, scheduled for January 8 at the Islamabad Conve…
(2025-12-25). 'Half joy, half sadness': Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem. aljazeera.com Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience.
(2025-12-25). Egypt vs South Africa: AFCON 2025 — Salah, team news, start and lineups. aljazeera.com Record winners Egypt, led by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, face South Africa in the first titanic battle of the tournament.
(2025-12-25). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 5:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-25). Mercedes-Benz acquires stake in Chinese autonomous driving developer for US$191 million. scmp.com Mercedes-Benz on Thursday said it completed the acquisition of a 3 per cent stake, worth 1.34 billion yuan (US$191 million), in motorcycle maker-turned-autonomous driving systems developer Chongqing Qianli Technology, three months after the deal was first announced. | The transaction involved Mercedes-Benz Digital Technology, the German carmaker's tech unit, and Shanghai-listed Lifan Holdings, which transferred 135.6 million shares of Qianli at 9.87 yuan per share.
(2025-12-25). Two narratives on the Hong Kong fire. links.org.au 
Au Loong-Yu compares the 2025 Wang Fu Court fire with London's 2017 Grenfell fire to highlight the similarities and differences between Western and Chinese capitalism.
(2025-12-25). The Long Odds of a Junta-Managed Election in War-Torn Myanmar. moderndiplomacy.eu Last week, Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing urged voters to select candidates who would work with the military during the upcoming general election, which takes place nearly five years after the military coup. His comments signal the junta's efforts to maintain control in a country facing significant armed resistance. Analysts indicate that trying to …
(2025-12-25). Australian state passes tougher gun, anti-terror laws after Bondi Beach shooting. al-monitor.com By Renju JoseSYDNEY, Dec 24 (Reuters) – Australia's most populous state on Wednesday passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror laws following the recent mass shooting on Bondi Beach, tightening firearm ownership, banning public display of terrorist symbols and strengthening police power to curb protests.The New South Wales state parliament passed the terrorism and other legislation amendment bill early morning after the upper house approved the bill by 18 votes to eight.
(2025-12-25). Trump's Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here (Long). portside.org Trump's Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here (Long) |
(2025-12-25). A Tribute to Blacklisted Lyricist Yip Harburg: The Man Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz. democracynow.org 
His name might not be familiar to many, but his songs are sung by millions around the world. Today, we take a journey through the life and work of Yip Harburg, the Broadway lyricist who wrote such hits as "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" and who put the music into The Wizard of Oz, the movie that inspired the hit Broadway musical and now Hollywood blockbuster, Wicked. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Harburg always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Harburg was blacklisted and hounded throughout much of…
(2025-12-25). At this South Jersey farm, a classroom rooted in the garden helps students grow skills for life. whyy.org 
On a weekday morning at They are participating in a program that works with students across a wide range of abilities and needs, according to the far…
(2025-12-25). Climate Protesters Face Greater Risk of Crackdown Amid Rising Authoritarianism. truthout.org A new study published this month in the journal Environmental Politics reveals that efforts to repress climate and environmental protest are growing worldwide through a combination of new legislation, novel uses of existing legal processes, police actions, vilification of activists, and both violence and killings. The authors contend that acts of repression are likely to expand and intensify as… |
(2025-12-25). 'The light plays tricks on us': Trinidadian photographer Marlon Rouse's 'Sacred Objects, Fruit of the Land'. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-25). 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?
(2025-12-25). More than one million welcome Tarique Rahman home to Bangladesh. aljazeera.com Over a million supporters have gathered in Dhaka to welcome Bangladesh's opposition leader Tarique Rahman.
(2025-12-25). Democracy Now! 2025-12-25 Thursday. democracynow.org Democracy Now! Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Democracy Now! Thursday, December 25, 2025…
(2025-12-25). Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme implemented for entry into urban Hong Kong. ecns.cn A policy allowing private cars registered in south China's Guangdong Province to enter urban Hong Kong went effect Tuesday, a milestone that advances cross-border connectivity in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).
(2025-12-25). Nvidia expands AI empire with Groq talent grab. ecns.cn Nvidia has hired the leadership of a promising AI chip startup, a statement said Wednesday, as the artificial intelligence giant expands its tech empire.
(2025-12-25). 'What Is The Christian Word In The Face Of Genocide?'. popularresistance.org Last month, 300 people—led by the Patriarchs and Heads of Churches in Palestine— gathered in Bethlehem to launch the second Kairos Palestine document: A Moment of Truth: Faith in a Time of Genocide. 140 Palestinians and 160 internationals spent the day unpacking the theological and political descriptions of the conditions that Palestinians face and attending to the indigenous church's call for Palestinian resistance and Christian solidarity. The conference was hosted by Kairos Palestine, the largest Palestinian Christian ecumenical nonviolent movement for freedom and justice.
(2025-12-25). Living in our bodies: Jesus shares our embodiment. anabaptistworld.org Christmas is a time of celebrating a great mystery and wonderful sacrament of God choosing incarnation. Jesus was embodied. So are we.
(2025-12-25). In Prison, Holding Handwritten Cards Is a Rare Joy. Illinois Is Taking It Away. truthout.org It came in a red envelope, postmarked December 27, 2010. It was addressed to me at Menard Correctional Center, cell 546 in the south uppers. The return address stunned me when I read it. It came from Sacramento Street in Vallejo, California, 94590. The sender's name was Gramma, Aimee Bell. I examined the handwriting for a long while, trying to remember if I'd ever seen it before. It did not spark… |
(2025-12-25). Migrant boat capsizes off Senegal, leaving at least 12 dead. geo.tv 
This undated photo shows an overcrowded boat transporting people across the sea. — ReutersBoat carrying around 100 people capsizes near Mbour.32 survivors reported, others flee before rescuers arrive.President Faye offers condolences, search for survivors continues.
(2025-12-25). Saturday 12/27: The white supremacist subtext of Greenland rhetoric: a walking tour. indybay.org meet in the lobby of The American Youth Hostel | 312 Mason Street | San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). My grandfather encouraged me to play for Algeria: Luca Zidane. newarab.com 
Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup-winner Zinedine, said his grandfather had supported him in
(2025-12-25). Reactionary imagery and MAGA's far-right aesthetics. cpusa.org 
On a recent architecture tour of Chicago, I learned that Adrian Smith, the architect of the The Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, rises so high that…
(2025-12-25). Pentagon Fails Eighth Consecutive Audit. popularresistance.org Two days after the US Senate voted on a bipartisan basis to authorize just over $900 billion in military spending for the coming fiscal year, the chief recipient of that taxpayer money—the Department of Defense—announced it failed an audit of its books for the eighth consecutive year. | The now-predictable audit result was announced Friday by the Pentagon's Office of Inspector General (OIG) after an examination of the agency's roughly $4.6 trillion in assets. The OIG said it identified 26 "material weaknesses"—major flaws in internal controls over financial reports—in the Pentagon's accoun…
(2025-12-25). Destroying countrysides to save Earth from a climate non-crisis. wattsupwiththat.com Climate-obsessed national governments often act to control local voices and choices in pursuit of "decarbonization" even without being bound by international treaties. However, nations frequently trample on both state and local needs and concerns by signing onto Kyoto and Paris climate agreements that impose "tyranny by treaty" and thereby let unelected, unaccountable international politicians and bureaucrats rule in contravention of national laws and even constitutions.
(2025-12-25). HVT carrying Rs4m bounty among 10 terrorists killed in IBOs. tribune.com.pk 
Ten terrorists – including a high-value target (HVT) – were killed in separate intelligence-based operations (IBO) in Balochistan's Kalat and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Dera Ismail Khan districts, the military's media wing said on Thursday. | Two khawarij were killed in an IBO in DI Khan's Kulachi area, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. Fitna al-khawarji refers to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the Afghanistan-based umbrella of terrorist groups. | "During the conduct of [the] operation, own troops effectively engaged the khawarij location. Resultantly, two khawarij, includ…
(2025-12-25). Monday 12/22: If We Act, They Die! Rally at UK Consulate to Demand Release of Political Prisoners. indybay.org UK British Consulate In San Francisco | 1 Sansome St. San Francisco…
(2025-12-25). At least 5 killed, 35 injured in explosion in Nigerian mosque. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — At least five people were killed and 35 injured on Wednesday in a bomb explosion at a mosque during evening prayers in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, police spokesperson ASP Nahum Daso Kenneth said.
(2025-12-25). European Russophobia and Europe's rejection of peace: A two-century failure. strategic-culture.su By Jeffrey D. SACHS | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Europe has repeatedly rejected peace with Russia at moments when a negotiated…
(2025-12-25). Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting. al-monitor.com By Cordelia HsuSYDNEY, Dec 25 (Reuters) – Christmas celebrations were muted at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach on Thursday in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 15 people there more than a week ago, as the community continued to grapple with the country's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades.Police patrolled across the beachfront in Bondi, a traditional Christmas destination, as hundreds of people, many wearing Santa hats, gathered on the sands.
(2025-12-25). Pope Leo XIV's Christmas Homily Calls for Hope, Human Dignity and Solidarity. plusnews.ug Pope Leo XIV on Christmas night delivered a deeply reflective homily centered on hope, humility, human dignity, and God's closeness to humanity, urging believers to look not to power or the heavens, but to the vulnerability of the Christ Child for salvation. Pope Leo XIV presided over the midnight Mass for the Solemnity of the …
(2025-12-25). Christmas and Kwanzaa festivities, Disney on Ice and more in this week's 'Things To Do'. whyy.org 
The holiday weekend begins with the 73rd Annual Christmas Day Reenactment at Washington Crossing Historic Park, marking George Washington's pivotal crossing of the Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Or if you don't celebrate Christmas but are still looking for a family-friendly way to mark the holiday, head to the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History for an all faiths event, "Being___Together at Christmas." | Kwanzaa begins on Friday, and with it, free celebrations at multiple venues, including museums, libraries and community spaces. Music lovers of all genres have plenty to choose from…
(2025-12-25). tightrope: Fighting Israel — or the deepening economic crisis. haaretz.com The Israeli attack on the Islamic Republic in June united the country's citizens around the regime. Now, as the threat of war reemerges, Iranians are more concerned about the cost of living…
(2025-12-25). NA committee flags tax-heavy airfare. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence has examined the financial challenges faced by the airline industry, including PIA, with special focus on the existing taxation regime. | The committee, which met with Fateh Ullah Khan Miankhel in the chair acknowledged the Ministry of Defence's efforts for holding transparent bidding process of PIA. | Members noted that while ticket prices have not significantly increased in dollar terms, the imposition of taxes, including sales tax, has placed a substantial burden on airlines. | It was agreed that a comprehensive study on the taxation regime and its impact…
(2025-12-25). 'No negotiation, no truce' with RSF, says senior Sudan official. aljazeera.com Comments come days after PM Kamil Idris presented a plan to end the country's nearly three-year war.
(2025-12-25). Two killed in Israeli drone attack in eastern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Strike comes hours after a previous Israeli attack the night before, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations.
(2025-12-25). Korea's Kim visits nuclear subs as Putin hails 'invincible' bond. tribune.com.pk 
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a nuclear submarine factory and received a message from Russia's Vladimir Putin hailing the countries' "invincible friendship", Pyongyang's state media said Thursday. | North Korea and Russia have drawn closer since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago, and Pyongyang has sent troops to fight for Russia. | In return, Russia is sending North Korea financial aid, military technology and food and energy supplies, analysts say. | The "heroic" efforts of North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region "clearly proved the invincible friendship…
(2025-12-25). Train services suspended across Balochistan. tribune.com.pk 
Train services across Balochistan were suspended on Thursday after Pakistan Railways halted operations across the province due to heightened security concerns. | Officials said the decision was taken purely as a precaution following security alerts, acknowledging that while the disruption is inconvenient, the safety of passengers and railway staff must come first. | The suspension affected several key routes, including the Jaffar Express operating between Quetta and Peshawar and the Bolan Mail bound for Karachi. The Jaffar Express, scheduled to arrive from Peshawar to Quetta, was also cancelled, and the passen…
(2025-12-25). Diego Rivera's Dec. 8 birthday anniversary. indybay.org Photo of Diego Rivera in his studio in Mexico…
(2025-12-25). Thursday 1/1: 17th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil. indybay.org Fruitvale BART Station, 3401 E 12th St, Oakland…
(2025-12-25). Press TV (Iran): Ukraine signals readiness to scale back Eastern forces. gilbertdoctorow.com In this interview recorded in the morning, we discussed Volodymyr Zelensky's latest proposal that both sides create buffer zones on their sides of the present battle lines, meaning 'demilitarization' of the part of Donetsk still in Ukrainian hands and a similar 'demilitarization' of as many kilometers to the east of the battle lines by Russia. …
(2025-12-25). Media claims Iranian hackers give cyber blows to Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — A Hebrew-language technology outlet has claimed that Iranian hackers have inflicted the most significant cyberattacks on the Israeli regime, placing Iran at the forefront of cyber operations targeting Israel.
(2025-12-25). Sunday 1/4: Boycott Chevron Picket. indybay.org Temescal Chevron | 5500 Telegraph Avenue | Telegraph & 55th, Oakland…
(2025-12-25). Jordan receives body of West Bank crossing attacker from Israel. newarab.com 
Jordan announced on Thursday that it had received from Israel the body of The attack resulted in
(2025-12-25). Xi delivers instructions on work of central SOEs. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping recently delivered important instructions on the work of the state-owned enterprises (SOEs) directly administered by the central government, noting that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), central SOEs have earnestly implemented the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee, actively served national strategies, and played a pivotal and backbone role in the development of the national economy.
(2025-12-25). From Apocalypse to "Oops" The Emily Litella Climate Moment has Arrived. wattsupwiththat.com "Never mind" — the moment when an overheated argument quietly dissolves under the weight of reality.
(2025-12-25). In pictures: Christmas celebrated around the world. tribune.com.pk 
Christmas is marked across the world with a rich blend of faith, tradition and local culture. From midnight Mass and candlelit prayers to vibrant parades, decorations and family gatherings, the holiday reflects both its Christian roots and the unique customs of the societies that celebrate it. | These images capture how Christmas unfolds in different countries, shaped by history, culture and community spirit. | West Bank | Christian scouts march during Christmas Eve celebrations at the Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. PHOTO: AFP | Scouts marched in Bethlehem on Wednesday, as the h…
(2025-12-25). Israel says member of Iran's IRGC among several killed in Lebanon strikes. aljazeera.com Latest attacks come hours after an Israeli strike the night before in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations.
(2025-12-25). In 12-day war, Iranians showed never bow down to bullying: FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that during the 12-day war waged by the Israeli regime backed by the US, the Iranian people showed that they do not bow down to aggression and bullying.
(2025-12-25). ICRC-IFRC Joint Statement on National Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025…
(2025-12-25). Former Afghan Takhar police chief killed in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Akramuddin Saree, a security official from the former Afghan government, lost his life in an armed attack in Tehran, and the Iranian police confirmed the assassination.
(2025-12-25). HMM 12_25_2025 MLK Holiday Special. mediasanctuary.org Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s last Christmas Sermon focused on peace and nonviolence. "Massey Lecture #5" (also known as "Peace on Earth" or "a Christmas Sermon on Peace") aired on December 24th, 1967 | The sermon is followed by readings of seasonal poetry. | This special was created by volunteer Garrett McCarey | In addition, there is a portion of the interview with Pamela McColl, author of "'Twas the Night: The Art and History of the Classic Christmas Poem," who speaks with Carolyn Tennant.
(2025-12-25). Lukashenko: Christmas reminds us that life is a priceless gift. eng.belta.by On 25 December Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko extended Christmas greetings to his compatriots, BelTA learned from the head of state's press service.
(2025-12-25). Iraq's halted gas supplies from Iran seen resuming. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Iraq's supply of gas from Iran is expected to resume within a week, an engineer at the electricity ministry told Western media on ‚Å Wednesday.
(2025-12-25). When did Israeli settler attacks become official Netanyahu government policy in the West Bank? haaretz.com The events of recent days underscore how Israel exploits settler terrorism, which has long ceased to be 'isolated clashes,' to establish facts on the ground while benefiting from global indifference. When armed settlers enjoy immunity, the message to Palestinians is clear: no one will protect you…
(2025-12-25). Pres. meets family of Christian Martyr Razmik Khachatorian. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Masoud Pezeshkian has met the family of Razmik Khachatorian, a Christian martyr of Iran, to pay tribute to his memory.
(2025-12-25). Tarique Rahman, former PM Khaleda Zia's son, returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile amid unrest. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Tarique Rahman, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, has returned to Dhaka after nearly 20 years in self-imposed exile. His return is seen as a major political moment fo | Tarique Rahman, former PM Khaleda Zia's son, returns to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile amid unrest…
(2025-12-25). Father Frost's residence opens at Stalin Line complex. eng.belta.by A military-style residence of Father Frost opened at the Stalin Line Historic and Cultural Complex on 25 December. The residence will stay open until 4 January, the administration of the complex told BelTA.
(2025-12-25). China/United States, Latin America and the Caribbean: The people have the floor. unitedworldint.com Main points of the recently published third Document on China's Policy towards Latin America and the Caribbean By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein ≠As if by the whims of life and unplanned adjustments of history, at the very moment that Trump was threatening Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Marco Rubio was making clear his conviction …
(2025-12-25). PR pensions surpasses operational revenues. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs on Wednesday urged Pakistan Railways to develop a sustainable model for providing relief to pensioners, including all beneficiaries covered under the Prime Minister's package. | The meeting was chaired by its chairman, MNA Rana Iradat Sharif Khan, who highlighted that such a sustainable model should ensure long-term financial viability while safeguarding the welfare and entitlements of all concerned pensioners. | Member Finance Railway briefed the committee that the railways, an attached department of the Railways Division, was the only governme…
(2025-12-25). Free Skills Training Transforms Lives of Vulnerable Youth in Arua City. plusnews.ug 
Patrick Pariyo, an orphan living in Arua City, struggled for several years to support his education, personal needs, and family responsibilities—burdens he inherited after losing both parents at an early age. These challenges made it extremely difficult for him to continue with his education. Pariyo later received support from his uncle, who helped him complete …
(2025-12-25). Friday 12/26: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Belarus approves state program "Development of demographic potential" eng.belta.by The state program "Development of demographic potential" for 2026-2030 has been approved in Belarus. The corresponding resolution was signed by Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin.
(2025-12-25). Putin ties 2026 'unity' decree & AI jobs overhaul to war‚Äëtime economy | Ukraine. hindustantimes.com Vladimir Putin has used a new year‚Äëend speech to cast 2026 as a turning point for Russia's internal "unity" and economic modernisation, tying a patriotic decree to sweeping warnings about the disruptive power of artificial intelligence on jobs and education. He paired boasts about record‚Äëhigh employment with a call to completely overhaul how Russia trains and retrains its workforce, explicitly linking "technological restructuring" and AI to the future of the war‚Äëtime economy and returning veterans. Watch for details…
(2025-12-25). California 175 – Kwanzaa – Freedom's Eve Historic Old Sacramento Waterfront. indybay.org Since before the California Gold Rush people of Pan African Ancestry, both free and enslaved, have made a profound contribution along today's American River Parkway. Our California Underground Railroad Network to Freedom remains a major milestone worthy of restoration.
(2025-12-25). Philly's Jewish museum celebrates its annual Christmas party for everyone. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? You don't need a Christmas tree to party on the 25th. | The annual Daniel Samuels, director of public programs at the Weitzman, put his heart into p…
(2025-12-25). Starmer to push Britain into stricter net zero targets under EU deal. wattsupwiththat.com Labour are now trying to cause as much damage to this country as possible, before they are kicked out:…
(2025-12-25). IFRC—ICRC Joint Statement: Upholding and universalizing the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention 22nd Meeting of States Parties, 1-5th December 2025 – Agenda Item 9.f.: Universalizing the Convention…
(2025-12-25). New customs ops boost Hainan. ecns.cn Consumers check out cosmetics at a shopping center in Haikou, Hainan province, on Dec 18.Specifically, duty-free sales in the city hit 102 million yuan on Monday, following a strong streak that began on Dec 18.
(2025-12-25). Ukraine claims fresh hit on Russian energy infrastructure. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Ukraine said its drones struck the largest Russian gas processing plant in the Orenburg region, which also processes gas from Kazakhstan's Karachaganak oil and gas condensate field.
(2025-12-25). Five people killed in firefight on Tajik-Afghan border, Tajikistan says. aljazeera.com The incident is the third of its kind in recent weeks in which Tajik border guards and civilians have been killed.
(2025-12-25). China accuses U.S. of interfering in China-India relations. moderndiplomacy.eu China on Thursday accused the United States of misrepresenting its defence policy in an attempt to interfere with improving relations between China and India. The comments came after the Pentagon suggested Beijing could be seeking to use reduced border tensions with India to prevent closer ties between Washington and New Delhi. Responding at a regular …
(2025-12-25). Germany: Critics Of The Government Are Losing Their Bank Accounts. popularresistance.org The German Communist Party (DKP) announced earlier this month that several associated bank accounts (including that of the party executive) will be terminated as of December 31, 2025. The reasons for the account termination remain unclear and the act in itself raises more questions than answers. The case has also drawn attention to a trend in Germany that appears to be resurfacing more and more: attacks on the material foundations of actors who criticize the German government, and especially its policies on war.
(2025-12-25). The horror of homeless deaths in 2025. indybay.org Tombstones of the homeless deaths during 2019, in San Jose.
(2025-12-25). Catholics observe the Nativity of Christ. eng.belta.by On 25 December, Catholics celebrate one of the most important Christian holidays — the Nativity of Christ. It commemorates the birth of the Son of God, Jesus Christ, to the Virgin Mary.
(2025-12-25). Did June Attacks Push Iran to Nuclear Warheads? Khamenei's Hidden Decision. thinktank.pk As December 2025 unfolds, intense speculation surrounds Iran's nuclear intentions: Has Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei been forced into authorizing compact nuclear warheads due to the devastating Israel-US attacks in June? With damaged facilities and heightened threats, is Tehran now compelled to cross the nuclear threshold for survival—or is this strategic ambiguity serving as deterrence …
(2025-12-25). Libya says its army chief dies in plane crash in Turkey. al-monitor.com ANKARA, Dec 23 (Reuters) – The Libyan army's chief of staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, died in a plane crash on Tuesday after leaving Turkey's capital Ankara, the prime minister of Libya's internationally recognised government said, adding that four others were on the jet as well."This followed a tragic and painful incident while they were returning from an official trip from the Turkish city of Ankara. This grave loss is a great loss for the nation, for the military institution, and for all the people," Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said in a statement.
(2025-12-25). 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.
(2025-12-25). Why Russians haven't risen up to stop the Ukraine war. responsiblestatecraft.org After its emergence from the Soviet collapse, the new Russia grappled with the complex issue of developing a national identity that could embrace the radical contradictions of Russia's past and foster integration with the West while maintaining Russian distinctiveness.The Ukraine War has significantly changed public attitudes toward this question, and led to a consolidation of most of the Russian population behind a set of national ideas. This has contributed to the resilience that Russia has shown in the war, and helped to frustrate Western hopes that economic pressure and heavy casualties would undermine su…
(2025-12-25). Penn student's book drive nonprofit aims to comfort pediatric cancer patients across Philly region. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Books were a form of self-care for Emily Bhatnagar when she was a child, offering her comfort and escape. What began as a way to share that lifeline with other kids has grown into For Love and Buttercup, a nonprofit that has donated tens of thousands of books to children with cancer across the country. | Since 2019, the University of Pennsylvania student has been caring for her father, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 thyroid cancer while she was still in high school in Maryla…
(2025-12-25). Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkey's quake-hit Antakya. newarab.com 
(2025-12-25). Mogadishu Votes: Somalia's Leap Toward Democracy Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com For the first time since 1969, residents of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, are set to participate in a groundbreaking local election on Thursday, marking a significant departure from the country's traditional clan-based power-sharing system.
(2025-12-25). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-25). Ex-PM Imran Khan aide Shahzad Akbar injured in UK attack. tribune.com.pk 
Shahzad Akbar, a former special assistant to ex-prime minister Imran Khan, was injured in an attack by unidentified assailants in the United Kingdom on Thursday. An investigation is under way, with Cambridge police collecting forensic evidence and reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area. | Akbar reported the incident to local police, stating that he was attacked by a masked man wearing gloves and protective clothing — a detail investigators believe may indicate premeditation. He said the assailant punched him repeatedly in the face, leaving him with a broken nose and a fractured jaw. | According…
(2025-12-25). Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria. aljazeera.com US president says 'deadly strike' in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed 'primarily, innocent Christians'.
(2025-12-25). Trump reignites space race to the Moon. infobrics.org There is still no global agreement on managing lunar resources and territories.
(2025-12-25). hold onto one another and keep says wife of jailed Istanbul mayor. al-monitor.com Turkish democracy has taken a heavy beating since the jailing of Istanbul's popular opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, his wife told AFP, saying it has been painful for his family but that the ordeal has made them stronger. "It's an extremely difficult time for our children and for me… but we hold onto one another," Dilek Kaya Imamoglu, 51, told AFP in her first interview with foreign media.
(2025-12-25). Video: The Christmas Truce of 1914 and Other Unlearned Lessons from World War I. globalresearch.ca "…the ones who call the shots (in war) won't be among the dead and lame And on each end of the rifle we're the same" — John McCutcheon | In World War I, as happens to be true in most …
(2025-12-25). Newcomer to Great Stone industrial park launches mechanical engineering project. eng.belta.by A new resident company at the China-Belarus Industrial Park Great Stone is implementing a project in mechanical engineering, the park's press service told BelTA.
(2025-12-25). Rescue helicopter crashes, killing five on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. aljazeera.com Two foreigners seeking medical evacuation are among those killed in the crash on Africa's highest mountain.
(2025-12-25). Lithuania approves new intelligence law to counter "Russian threat" infobrics.org Enforcing a "security environment", the Baltic states are doing precisely the opposite: creating instability and real risks of escalation.
(2025-12-25). Ghalibaf congratulates Christian counterparts on Christmas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has congratulated the birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ to his counterparts in a message, wishing for dialogue and interaction among followers of different religions.
(2025-12-25). Heavy rain, flash floods hit California. tribune.com.pk 
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and warnings of debris flow across southern California, particularly in fire-scarred areas, with further downpours forecast for Thursday as authorities declared a state of emergency in several counties. | Driven by an atmospheric river known as "the Pineapple Express," which moves heavy moisture from the tropical climes of Hawaii to the US West Coast, the storm was expected to deliver months' worth of rain over a few days. | Early Thursday, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned about the risk of excessive rainfall over parts of southern California, including in Los A…
(2025-12-25). Incarcerated Californians Express Cautious Optimism About New Clemency Proposal. truthout.org Tien Mo is still awaiting a response to her 2017 clemency application. As previously reported in Truthout, at age 20, she was sentenced to life without parole in her classmate's death. As the years pass, the 44-year-old's hopes dwindle. Now, a proposed statute gives her renewed optimism. Clemency typically takes two forms — a pardon, which removes the consequences of a criminal conviction… |
(2025-12-25). 19 States and DC Are Suing to Protect Gender-Affirming Care for Youth. truthout.org Maryland joined 18 states and the District of Columbia Tuesday in a lawsuit challenging a Health and Human Services declaration last week that health care facilities offering gender-affirming care to minors would be barred from Medicare and Medicaid. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Oregon, claims that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. exceeded his authority with the Dec. |
(2025-12-25). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Slutsk Sugar Refinery. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the refinery marks this milestone as the flagship of its industry and the best sugar plant in the Eurasian Economic Union.
(2025-12-25). Set-piece weakness costing Liverpool dear, says Slot. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes his side are damaging their own hopes of a top-four finish in the Premier League because of a poor record at set-pieces. | The reigning champions head into the busy Christmas and New Year period behind fourth-placed Chelsea on goal difference. | Liverpool have scored just three set-piece goals while conceding 11 in the league so far this season, with a frustrated Slot saying: "I know the importance of it, it gets more and more, and that's why we are so annoyed by our current record. | "It's a big frustration we are where we are this season because when we were halfway throu…
(2025-12-25). Can Labor stop the civil rights counter revolution? cpusa.org 
The Trump administration's return to power on January 20, 2025, marked the beginning of an anti-people, systematic dismantling of civil rights and worker protections established over decades of struggle, especially during what the Civil Rights movement calls the "Second Reconstruction" the political, legal and legislative wins that occurred between 1950 and 1970. | By implementing Project 2025 and in particular its targeting of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs, the MAGA right is trying to impose a legal counter revolution by dismantling the entire civil enforcement infrastructure of the federal g…
(2025-12-25). European nations, Canada decry Israel's new, illegal West Bank settlements. aljazeera.com Fourteen countries condemn Israel's plans to expand West Bank settlements, express 'resolute support' for Palestinians.
(2025-12-25). MTZ ramps up high-capacity tractor production by over 30% in 11 months. eng.belta.by In 2026, MTZ plans to deliver at least 1,000 of the high-capacity BELARUS 3522 tractors to domestic agricultural organizations.
(2025-12-25). Cristina Fernández continuará hospitalizada. cubadebate.cu Luego de cuatro días de una cirugía apendicular con peritonitis localizada, la expresidenta argentina Cristina Fernández presentó hoy un cuadro de íleo postoperatorio, común en estas operaciones de abdomen, y deberá continuar hospitalizada.
(2025-12-25). La educación cubana en el 2025: logros y desafíos. radiohc.cu El 2025 fue otro año crucial para la educación en Cuba. Los logros alcanzados en este sector estratégico muestran la voluntad del país de perfeccionar y avanzar a pesar de los desafíos. | La cobertura docente y la matrícula fueron garantizadas en todos los niveles educativos desde la primaria hasta la universidad, con especial atención a las zonas rurales y comunidades vulnerables. Una expresión del carácter gratuito, inclusivo, universal y equitativo de la enseñanza en la nación caribeña. | El anhelo de una formación integral se continuó consolidando a través del Tercer Perfeccionamiento del Sistema Educativo. E…
(2025-12-25). Resumen Solidaridad Cuba 2025. radiohc.cu 
La poderosa fuerza de la solidaridad con Cuba es la mejor señal de la existencia de seres humanos entrañables, llenos de amor infinito por las causas justas. Sensibilizar sobre las necesidades médicas en Cuba y promover la colaboración internacional frente al terrible bloqueo estadounidense, son los objetivos esenciales de la campaña, Con la mano en el corazón Marcapasos para Cuba impulsada por la ONG Medicuba-Europa. En septiembre de 2025 se contabilizaron más de 700 marcapasos donados a instituciones médicas de Cuba. | Pilar Zumel, presidenta de la Asociación Yemayá en España organizó en mayo de 2025 un concier…
(2025-12-25). Encuentros y desencuentros con Santa Claus. cubadebate.cu Ahora, en La Habana, en diciembre, se ha multiplicado hasta el delirio este símbolo de "modernidad" yanqui en las fachadas de restaurantes y de todos los negocios imaginables, en monigotes, inflables, en formatos muy diversos. Se supone que el gordo risueño y rojiblanco atraiga público, consumidores, dinero.
(2025-12-25). La educación cubana en el 2025: logros y desafíos. radiohc.cu El 2025 fue otro año crucial para la educación en Cuba. Los logros alcanzados en este sector estratégico muestran la voluntad del país de perfeccionar y avanzar a pesar de los desafíos. | La cobertura docente y la matrícula fueron garantizadas en todos los niveles educativos desde la primaria hasta la universidad, con especial atención a las zonas rurales y comunidades vulnerables. Una expresión del carácter gratuito, inclusivo, universal y equitativo de la enseñanza en la nación caribeña. | El anhelo de una formación integral se continuó consolidando a través del Tercer Perfeccionamiento del Sistema Educativo. E…
(2025-12-25). Alcalde electo de Nueva York nombra activistas críticos con "Israel" cubadebate.cu El alcalde electo de la ciudad de Nueva York, Zohran Mamdani, anunció la incorporación de varios activistas críticos con "Israel" a su comité inaugural.
(2025-12-25). Thai‚ÄëCambodia war escalates: Nearly 100 killed, 1 million displaced | South Asia. hindustantimes.com Thai-Cambodia border fighting has entered its third week with nearly 100 people killed and close to a million displaced, even as both sides hold limited peace talks and India condemns the demolition of a Vishnu statue in the conflict zone. A barrage of Thai air raids and Cambodian rocket and artillery strikes shattered a brief lull along the border on December 24, Day 18 of the conflict, pushing the combined death toll to at least 95 and turning temple belts and nearby towns into a de facto war zone. Watch for more details…
(2025-12-25). El papa León XIV renueva su llamado a la paz en su primera bendición de Navidad. cubadebate.cu El papa León XIV renueva este jueves 25 de diciembre sus llamados a la paz al pronunciar desde la basílica de San Pedro su primera bendición de Navidad, al término de un año ensombrecido por los conflictos y la polarización política.
(2025-12-25). Rusia: "Reafirmamos nuestro apoyo a los esfuerzos del Gobierno de Maduro por mantener el desarrollo estable y seguro de su país" cubadebate.cu La portavoz del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (MRE) de la Federación de Rusia, María Zajárova, fijó este jueves la posición del Kremlin ante la escalada de tensiones en el Caribe, haciendo un llamado urgente a que América Latina se mantenga como una "zona de paz".
(2025-12-25). El fin de la luz LED: Cómo es la nueva tecnología de iluminación que ahorra energía. cubadebate.cu Tras años en los que el LED desplazó a las bombillas incandescentes y a los fluorescentes, los sistemas basados en OLED ofrecen propuestas que prometen mayor eficiencia energética, reducción en el consumo eléctrico, aplicaciones innovadoras y una calidad de luz más cercana a la del sol.
(2025-12-25). Resumen año 2025, Guantánamo. radiohc.cu Guantánamo, la provincia más oriental de Cuba, ubicada a 960 kilómetros de la ciudad de la Habana, destaca por sus riquezas y singularidades culturales, históricas y naturales. | Entre el mar, las montañas y ríos, tierra de café, cacao y coco, cuna de importantes personalidades y expresiones músico danzarías, es un territorio donde convergen los rasgos identitarios de los grupos emigrantes españoles, chinos, franceses y caribeños, entre otros que conforman la identidad guantanamera. | Desde esta provincia, distinguida por un devenir económico y social, ofrecemos una panorámica informativa del año 2025. | Este ter…
(2025-12-25). Modelos matemáticos predicen control de la epidemia para inicio de año. cubadebate.cu Los modelos predicen un control total de la epidemia a principios de año en Cuba, afirmó este miércoles el prestigioso matemático Raúl Guinovart Díaz, director de Ciencia y Técnica de la Universidad de La Habana. Se observa, afirmó el especialista, que la incidencia en las diferentes regiones del país ha disminuido, aunque aún las provincias de La Tunas, Holguín y el municipio especial de la Isla de la Juventud tienen una tendencia al incremento en los reportes.
(2025-12-25). Brazil's Bolsonaro backs son's residential bid, undergoes hernia surgery. scmp.com Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro endorsed his son ‚ÄåFlavio's 2026 presidential bid on Thursday in a statement from a hospital where he ‚underwent a scheduled hernia operation that doctors said went smoothly. | Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorised Bolsonaro to leave prison, where he is serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, for the surgery. Police were ordered to stay outside ‚Å his room where computers and mobile phones were prohibited.
(2025-12-25). Gli ultimi 100 giorni: analogia tra Germania al termine del primo conflitto mondiale e Ucraina oggi, per comprendere il presente. strategic-culture.su L'Ucraina puà≤ davvero ancora vincere la guerra contro la Russia o si tratta solo di una bella favola dei media occidentali che anticipa l'inevitabile sconfitta? | Segue nostro Una delle maggiori mistificazioni della narrazione del conflitto russo-ucraino degli ultimi 4 anni (tra le innumerevoli) che si ricorderà è quella che riguarda l'interpretazione basilare della tattica utilizzata, dei movimenti del fronte come vengono riportati…
(2025-12-25). No One Needs a Tesla (song). indybay.org 45 sec video for holiday season | Palo Alto, CA Tesla Showroom El Camino Real Dec 20, 2025…
(2025-12-25). Dense Fog Causes Collision on Uttar Pradesh Highway. devdiscourse.com A severe accident in dense fog conditions early Thursday in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district left at least nine individuals, including the bus driver and conductor, injured. The incident occurred when a state transport bus, en route to Delhi, collided with a truck on the Katra-Bilhaur highway.