trtworld.com (2025-12-06). Women leaders condemn Israel's genocidal war, call for solidarity in 'Istanbul Gaza Declaration'
Women leaders attending the International Women in Local Governments Summit in Istanbul signed the "Istanbul Gaza Declaration," condemning the ongoing genocide in Gaza and voicing solidarity with the people of Palestine.
(2025-12-06). Israeli drone chases and kills elderly woman in Gaza as attacks continue. aljazeera.com At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.
(2025-12-06). Israel shifts focus from crises with Gaza aggression. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In continued violations of the truce agreement in the Gaza Strip, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) carry out new strikes east of Gaza City and Khan Younis.
(2025-12-06). 'Pause' in Gaza cannot be called 'ceasefire' without Israeli withdrawal: Qatar PM. tehrantimes.com Negotiations on consolidating the U.S.-backed truce in the war in Gaza are at a "critical" moment, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Saturday, according to Reuters.
(2025-12-06). Iran's Maritime Power Play: Strategic Patterns and the 2024 Strait of Hormuz Crisis. moderndiplomacy.eu As global geopolitical attention is fixated on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Iran has chosen to optimize its strategic position in the most advantageous area, the Strait of Hormuz. The detention of the tanker St. Nikolas by Iran's rapid response forces from a helicopter in January 2024 (BBC News, 2025) was not the first …
(2025-12-06). Gaza ceasefire deal at a 'critical moment', mediator Qatar says. aljazeera.com Qatar's PM, Turkish FM urge urgent progress to next phase as Gaza truce violations mount.
(2025-12-06). New Mossad chief Roman Gofman's appointment signals strategic shift for Israel. hindustantimes.com Israel is about to enter one of the most sensitive transitions in its security establishment and it comes at a time when the Gaza war is reshaping the country's political and military landscape. A new Mossad chief is set to take over in June 2026, a man whose journey runs from Belarus to Israel, from the Syrian front to the highest echelons of power. Can a deeply wounded nation afford uncertainty at the top of its intelligence services? Will the new chief bring continuity, or break from Netanyahu's increasingly controversial war-time politics? And how might this appointment alter Israel's strategy in Gaza, Iran,…
(2025-12-06). At Doha Forum, Qatar PM warns Gaza ceasefire is at 'critical moment'. aljazeera.com Qatar's PM says Gaza talks are at a 'critical moment,' stressing the current arrangement is a pause, not full ceasefire.
(2025-12-06). LIVE: Israel kills 7 Palestinians in Gaza as deadly violations intensify. aljazeera.com Qatar and Egypt call for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops and deployment of an international military force.
(2025-12-06). Francesca Albanese tells Al Jazeera US sanctions have made her 'non-person'. aljazeera.com At Doha Forum, UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese said US sanctions imposed over Gaza have cut her from financial systems.
(2025-12-06). Arab, Muslim nations reject Israel exit-only plan for Rafah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Gaza mediators Egypt and Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority countries, have raised the alarm over Israel's stated plan for a one-way opening of the Rafah border crossing.
(2025-12-06). Israeli military faces unprecedented surge in suicide rates. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The Israeli military has faced an unprecedented rise in suicide cases among its soldiers since the Gaza war began on October 7, 2023, according to newly released official data.
theguardian.com (2025-12-06). US federal judge orders release of Epstein grand jury materials A federal judge in Florida ordered the release of grand jury transcripts from the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell sex-trafficking cases on Friday, citing the recently enacted federal law that overrides traditional secrecy protections. | | US district judge Rodney Smith ruled that the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law last month by Donald Trump, overrode federal rules prohibiting the disclosure of grand jury materials.
(2025-12-06). 'Not journalism — theater': Inside Israel's press tours to Gaza. Kholod Massalha 
(2025-12-06). Images of Epstein's private Caribbean island released. ecns.cn U.S. House Democrats on the Oversight Committee on Wednesday released photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's home on the private Caribbean island, where the billionaire was accused of trafficking underage girls for sex.
(2025-12-06). Obama's PowerPoint Death Parade Led To Trump's Venezuelan Killings OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Trump administration's killings of scores of Venezuelans are provoking outrage across the Western Hemisphere. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recently proclaimed, "We have only just begun to kill narco-terrorists." President Trump and Hegseth are cashing a blank check for carnage that was written years earlier by President Barack Obama. | In his 2017 farewell address, Obama boasted, "We have taken out tens of thousands of terrorists." Drone strikes increased tenfold under Obama, helping fuel anti—U.S. backlashes in several nations. | As he campaigned for the presidency in 2007, Sen. Barack Obama declar…
(2025-12-06). World's Most Tyrannical Government Wants to Free Venezuela From Tyranny. orinocotribune.com 
President Trump has been holding talks with top advisors this week regarding potential US attacks on Venezuela in order to bring about regime change in yet another oil-rich nation. | As the western political/media class frames Venezuela's President Maduro as a "dictator" who must urgently be removed from power, it is worth noting that any US military operation to remove him would be taking place directly against the will of the American public. A recent CBS News poll found that seventy percent of Americans "would oppose" the US taking military action against Venezuela. | So here we have the president of a nation…
(2025-12-06). Urgent Actions: On December 6, March Against A US War On Venezuela. popularresistance.org 22 years after the US went to war in Iraq based on lies, the Trump administration is preparing a major war against Venezuela. We must act now to stop this war before it starts. | Today, Trump promised land strikes would begin "very soon," has called for its airspace to be "closed," and terminated negotiations with Venezuela's government. These are all the signs of a full-scale regime change operation, which would be a catastrophe for the region. | The Trump Administration's repeated strikes in the Caribbean have shocked the world as brazen violations of international law.
alternet.org (2025-12-06). This terrifying crisis was manufactured to distract from a massive new Trump scandalThe Trump administration may see political advantage to have this as a simmering, manufactured "crisis," to distract from the Epstein files; President Donald Trump's sagging popularity; and his failed economic, domestic, and foreign policies.
(2025-12-06). Venezuela after the vote: democracy, deterrence, the geopolitics of oil. tehrantimes.com GOA, India – Six months have passed since Venezuela concluded its national elections, yet Western capitals continue to behave as though the ballots were still being counted. Their critiques, statements, and carefully staged condemnations have not diminished; if anything, they have intensified.
(2025-12-06). US State Department Travel Warning On Venezuela. popularresistance.org Following his earlier threat that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's days are numbered, US President Donald Trump announced on social media he was closing Venezuelan airspace. He then immodestly proclaimed the "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, commending his nineteenth century predecessor for presciently envisioning "a superpower unlike anything the world had ever known." | On December 3, the US State Department followed suit by issuing an updated Venezuela Travel Advisory. The document is a masterpiece of geopolitical creative writing, where the main export of Venezuela is not oil but existential drea…
(2025-12-06). The Double Tap On Venezuela. popularresistance.org The first United States SEAL Team 6 air strike on a boat allegedly engaged in Venezuelan drug trafficking took place on September 2, 2025. All 11 people on board were killed. The Trump administration gleefully released video of the attack and exulted in its deadly success. Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War, bragged that he watched the air strike live and added, "We knew exactly who was in that boat." | Now, a U.S. aircraft carrier strike force sits off the coast of Venezuela. Trump has declared Venezuela a "no-fly zone," and U.S. radar systems have been installed in neighboring Trinidad and Tobago.
(2025-12-06). Venezuela: Overview Of US Sanctions Policy Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Clare Ribando Seelke | Since 2005, the United States has imposed targeted sanctions on Venezuelan individuals and entities that have engaged in criminal, antidemocratic, or corrupt actions. U.S. sanctions have been imposed via both executive and congressional action. In response to increasing repression under President Nicolás Maduro, in power since 2013, the first Trump Administration expanded U.S. sanctions to include financial and sectoral sanctions, as well as sanctions on the Maduro government. The Biden Administration offered limited sanctions relief to try to incentivize Maduro to convene free and fa…
(2025-12-06). Sudan's War, UAE Gold, And The Rise Of Anti-Imperialist Alliances. popularresistance.org Even as the U.S. empire's gaze is turned towards Venezuela, it continues to meddle in Africa. Foreign intervention is fueling a bitter civil war in Sudan, the Trump administration is pushing a line about a genocide against Christians in Nigeria, with an eye on military intervention, and across the Sahel region, anti-imperialist forces continue to rise and organize, dreaming of a united, pan-African continent that will resist American imperialism and reject Israeli colonization. | Joining MintCast host Mnar Adley today to talk about the continent is Ahmed Kaballo. Ahmed is a British-Sudanese journalist and the CEO…
(2025-12-06). Why China is watching Trump's Venezuela campaign closely. |
(2025-12-06). La strategia di pressione degli Stati Uniti sul Venezuela e la riconfigurazione del potere nelle Americhe. strategic-culture.su Trump cerca di compensare il suo atteggiamento "pacifista" in altre regioni con una mossa militare nelle Americhe. | Segue nostro La crescente tensione tra Washington e Caracas mette ancora una volta in luce il ruolo degli Stati Uniti nel continente e la natura delle minacce ibride impiegate dalla Casa Bianca quando si trova di fronte a governi che rifiutano il suo dominio strategico. Sebbene non sia stata ancora confermata un'operazione…
(2025-12-06). Iran's patience limited over UAE's baseless island claims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Iran has voiced a strong warning to the UAE over its purported claims on the Persian Gulf islands, linking them to Abu Dhabi's broader regional ambitions and alliances with colonial powers.
(2025-12-06). Egyptian FM, IAEA's Grossi discuss Iran's nuclear file. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Egypt's Foreign Minister held a phone call with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, emphasizing the importance of dialogue, confidence-building, and regional stability.
(2025-12-06). High IQ, Low Wisdom: The Christian Liberal Road to Degenerate Dystopias. muslimskeptic.com There are many brazenly hypocritical groups that exist today. One of the foremost among them are Christians who attack Islam. This group claims to be pro-conservatism, pro-traditionalism, and pro-religion, yet the main target of their obsessive, relentless attacks is Islam, the most traditional religion on the planet, whose followers are the most devoutly religious and …
(2025-12-06). SADC Media Awards recognise journalistic excellence. sanews.gov.za SADC Media Awards recognise journalistic excellence | Deputy Minister in the Presidency Kenny Morolong has called on Southern Africa's journalists to take ownership of the region's story, saying the SADC Media Awards remain one of the most powerful platforms for shaping a shared regional identity. | Speaking at the 2025 SADC Media Awards dinner — where the 2026 competition was also launched — Morolong said the awards, established in 1996, continue to recognise media work that strengthens regional cooperation and integration. | "The story of Southern Africa cannot be left to be told by others. It must…
(2025-12-06). Chinese food delivery platform Ele.me officially renamed as Taobao Shangou. ecns.cn Taobao Shangou announced on Friday that Ele.me app will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to become Taobao Shangou (flash delivery) immediately upon updating to its latest version.
(2025-12-06). What's the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026? aljazeera.com Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
(2025-12-06). Chad struggles as new Sudanese refugees strain resources and infrastructure. aljazeera.com Sudan's civil war drives millions from their homes, creating an unparalleled humanitarian emergency in the region.
(2025-12-06). Western platforms and the assault on freedom of expression: Zoom illegally bans GFCN's account. strategic-culture.su This is further evidence of Western-led assault against free speech. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | In the contemporary digital…
(2025-12-06). Bhopal Launches Professor Rattan Lal Awards to Boost Regenerative Agriculture. devdiscourse.com Bhopal, India, marked World Soil Day with the launch of the Professor Rattan Lal Awards for Excellence in Regenerative Agriculture, initiated by Solidaridad and the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS). The awards aim to celebrate and inspire advances in soil health and sustainable farming practices across the nation.
(2025-12-06). Flooding the Zone: Police Raids on Peace Activists. worldbeyondwar.org World BEYOND War Canada organizer Rachel Small's home was recently raided by police – at 6 a.m., while the entire family was asleep. They seized all of her electronic devices, including those of her children. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-06). How to Find New Game Gems in Your App Store. moguldom.com If you've opened your App Store lately and felt like you were seeing the same handful of games recycled again and again, well, you're not alone. With mobile gaming now a multi-billion-pound industry, developers are churning out titles faster than ever, but that doesn't mean they're easy to find. The top charts are dominated by …
(2025-12-06). Dozens of children killed as RSF suicide drones strike Kalogi in South Kordofan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- At least 47 civilians, most of them children, were killed and about 50 others wounded when Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out a series of suicide drone strikes on the town of Kalogi in South Kordofan, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) officials said Friday. The attacks, which hit a kindergarten and multiple civilian structures, mark one of the deadliest assaults on noncombatants in Sudan's 32-month conflict and have triggered widespread international outrage.The strikes began early Friday and were jointly attributed to the RSF and its ally, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement—North (al-Hilou).The…
(2025-12-06). Iran celebrates Caspian horse heritage at national festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Northern Iran welcomed breeders and enthusiasts for the 20th National Festival honoring the purebred Caspian horse.
(2025-12-06). U.S. Citizens With Somali Roots Are Carrying Their Passports Amid Minnesota ICE Crackdown. theintercept.com 
As dozens of agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement surged into Minnesota's Twin Cities this week as part of a federal crackdown targeting the Somali diaspora, it struck fear in the hearts of community members. | It's not just immigrants, however, worried over ICE's presence. The rhetoric behind the operation — notably racist rants from Donald Trump about Somalis at large — prompted legal residents of Somali descent to reel from fear. | "I've had a number of people reach out to me who are actually U.S. citizens who are wondering if they can have their citizenship revoked for a traffic…
(2025-12-06). Arctic Region Becoming Increasingly Contested Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Luke Coffey | In a surprising move at this time of year, a tanker from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project on Wednesday traveled along the Northern Sea Route to markets in Asia even as winter conditions were beginning to set in. Russia transporting liquefied natural gas to Asian markets, particularly China, along its northern coast is hardly unusual. What stands out here is the timing. | Regular commercial traffic on the Northern Sea Route typically tapers off by November as ice conditions worsen, with navigation normally concentrated in the July-November period. Unusually favorable weather this year, combined wi…
(2025-12-06). Hybrid War Goes Nuclear: Russian Drones Target France's Ultimate Weapon. thinktank.pk In the misty chill of western France, a routine Thursday evening shattered into high alert on December 4, 2025. Five unidentified drones buzzed over the àéle Longue naval base — home to France's nuclear ballistic missile submarines — prompting French marines to scramble and deploy countermeasures. As Europe grapples with a surge in mysterious aerial …
(2025-12-06). The Middle East And North Africa: Strategic Competition, Energy And Security, Reconfiguring The Global Balance Analysis. eurasiareview.com By General (Rtd) Corneliu Pivariu | 1. Introduction — MENA as a Key Space of Global Rebalancing: | The Middle East and North Africa — known under the acronym MENA — represent, more than ever, a crossroads of history, religion, energy, and geopolitics. Here, millennial civilizations, contemporary ideologies, and global economic interests collide and reshape themselves in a continuous process. | We live in an era where transformations unfold at the pace of a historical revolution, and developments in this region have repercussions that reverberate worldwide. After more than seven decade…
(2025-12-06). Spain's Courtroom Politics OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Mark Nayler | If there is a threat to democracy in Spain, it's not from the "far right," that mysterious force to which Socialist prime minister Pedro Sánchez wants to attribute all the country's problems. Recent developments have highlighted two issues that are causing much more damage to public trust in democratic institutions—namely, the politicization of the judiciary, or "lawfare," and financial
(2025-12-06). Karim Benzema's hat-trick takes Al Ittihad to King's Cup Semi Finals. ummid.com French Star Footballer Karim Benzema Saturday scored a hat-trick to take Al Ittihad to 2025-26 Saudi King's Cup Semi Finals.
(2025-12-06). Sara Netanyahu's interference in Gofman appointment triggers uproar. tehrantimes.com A political and security storm is brewing in Israel following a Channel 13 report revealing a lengthy meeting between Roman Gofman and Sara Netanyahu, just days before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad, according to Al Mayadeen's Saturday report.
theatlantic.com (2025-12-06). Why Doesn't Trump Pay a Political Price for His Racism?
During a White House meeting on Tuesday, surrounded by his Cabinet, President Donald Trump referred to Somali immigrants as "garbage" and said, "We don't want them in our country." No one in Trump's Cabinet stood up to this expression of gutter racism, although Vice President J. D. Vance enthusiastically banged on the table.
thecanary.co (2025-12-06). Trump calls for an end to 'American football' The other big happening at the World Cup draw was that FIFA — an organisation with a history of corruption scandals — gave a Peace Award to Donald Trump — a man with a history of corruption scandals and war crimes.
(2025-12-06). Stuttgart calls for calm ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Europa League match. haaretz.com German soccer team VfB Stuttgart urged fans to foster a respectful atmosphere ahead of the Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, as German outlets reported extensive police preparations for the game against the Israeli team…
(2025-12-06). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko sends birthday greetings to president of Kyrgyzstan. eng.belta.by "Your fruitful work as head of state is an example of professionalism, political foresight, and fortitude, which you demonstrate in promoting the interests of the Kyrgyz Republic," the message of congratulation said.
(2025-12-06). Tamil Nadu Leaders Honor B.R. Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvana Diwas. devdiscourse.com In a solemn tribute to B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of the Indian Constitution, Tamil Nadu leaders gathered on his 70th Mahaparinirvana Diwas to honor his legacy. Governor R N Ravi and Chief Minister M K Stalin were among those present, highlighting Ambedkar's enduring influence.
(2025-12-06). December movie releases 'battle it out' in China to delight fans. ecns.cn On December 5, the big screens in China presented a diverse array of offerings. Two American films, including the 4K-restored version of "Witness for the Prosecution," adapted from Agatha Christie's classic work. Meanwhile, "The Running Man," based on a novel by Stephen King, aims to deliver high-octane chase and escape sequences.
(2025-12-06). Oklahoma rack up 14th straight NBA win; Durant hits 31K career points. aljazeera.com Gilgeous-Alexander scores 33 points in Thunder's win over the Mavericks while Houston Rockets beat Phoenix Suns.
(2025-12-06). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-06). Mrs. Asma al-Assad interview with Russia's Channel 24. voicesfromsyria.com Oct 18, 2016
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(2025-12-06). YOU LOVE TO SEE IT: A Coffee Giant Gets Roasted. levernews.com Good things are happening! A coffee giant pays up, a major city's most vulnerable score basic income, an alleged Democratic turncoat faces a reckoning, and a community gets creative to fix its affordability crisis. | You Love To See It is a benefit of a Lever paid subscription. If you want to read today's newsletter, become a paid subscriber of The Lever and score access, among other great perks. | | Click Here To Upgrade | | This full story is for paid subscribers.: | Sign up for a pa…
(2025-12-06). India and Russia sign 16 pacts as Putin's Delhi visit deepens strategic partnership. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Russia and India sealed 16 wide-ranging agreements on Friday as President Vladimir Putin wrapped up a two-day state visit to New Delhi, marking the 23rd Annual India—Russia Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The pacts, spanning defense co-production, energy, trade, healthcare, academics, culture, and media, reinforced the resilience of a partnership navigating Western sanctions and global geopolitical turbulence.In joint remarks, Putin pledged "uninterrupted fuel shipments" to India despite U.S. pressure and recent American tariffs targeting Indian goods over its purchases of discounted Rus…
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-06). Milwaukee: Pack the Court December 8, 2025 to Demand All Charges Are Dropped for Robby Knapp. wibailoutpeople.org WHAT: Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) at UWM will be having a press conference 821 W State St. and packing a court room in Courtroom 515 at the Milwaukee County Courthouse to stand in solidarity with our member, Robby Knapp, who after a year of repression from UWM and the DA's office, is finally …
(2025-12-06). $32 Trillion Per Year by 2050: The Climate Bill Even After the Big Retraction. thinktank.pk In a world where climate skeptics pounce on every glitch, December 3, 2025, delivered a plot twist: A blockbuster Nature study forecasting climate change's economic apocalypse — a 19% global income plunge by 2050 — was yanked for data fumbles. But here's the angle that flips the script: This isn't a gotcha for deniers; it's …
(2025-12-06). Claim: The USA Securing Critical Mineral Supply Chains Threatens the Global Climate. wattsupwiththat.com Apparently the USA has to stay dependent on China for Rare Earths, otherwise the planet will suffer a climate catastrophe.
(2025-12-06). Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case That Could End Birthright Citizenship. truthout.org The United States Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide whether US President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship — as guaranteed under the 14th Amendment for more than 150 years — is constitutional. Next spring, the justices will hear oral arguments in Trump's appeal of a lower court ruling that struck down parts of an executive order — titled Protecting the… |
(2025-12-06). Over 15 dead as car rams Christmas crowd in France's Sainte-Anne. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- A night of holiday anticipation turned to horror in Sainte-Anne on Friday when a car rammed into crowds preparing for the Christmas festivities, killing more than 15 people and injuring several others, authorities said early Saturday. The victims, families, volunteers, and children decorating Schoelcher Square were struck, in one of Guadeloupe's worst mass-casualty events in years.Witnesses described chaos as a mid-sized sedan accelerated through the packed pedestrian zone opposite the town hall and church, sending bodies flying across rain-soaked pavement. "It was a nightmare, screaming, people running…
(2025-12-06). An Oligarch's Guide To Ending The War In Ukraine OpEd. eurasiareview.com Here's how oligarchs play their game of geopolitical three-card monte. They attract attention by promising the moon. Then they hide their real motivations in a duplicitous shuffle of the cards. The ensuing action is a razzle-dazzle of distraction. In the end, the oligarchs win, and everyone else loses. | On the Russian side, oligarch-in-chief Vladimir Putin talks about this territory and that territory. Sure, he wants Russia to colonize more land in Ukraine. But the territory is less important than his conception of an enlarged Russian ethno-space that crowds out the European Union and NATO by asserting an ill…
(2025-12-06). Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery. aljazeera.com Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.
(2025-12-06). Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of attacking Kandahar. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The Afghan interim government has accused Pakistan of carrying out a cross-border attack on Kandahar, claiming that Afghan forces successfully repelled the incursion.
(2025-12-06). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-06). Pardon Netanyahu only if he leaves office: Israeli leaders. ummid.com Prominent Israeli leaders have asserted that Benjamin Netanyahu should be granted pardon only if he retires as Prime Minister and from public life.
(2025-12-06). RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad. aljazeera.com The RSF accused Sudan's army of the attack on a vital corridor for aid and Sudanese fleeing the war.
(2025-12-06). Controversy Erupts Over Punjab's Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections. devdiscourse.com In a heated political development, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of orchestrating the rejection of its candidates' nominations for the upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in Punjab.
(2025-12-06). Israel hikes military service to 36 months amid 'corruption and draft-dodging' crisis. tehrantimes.com Israeli War Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced on 5 December a plan to extend mandatory military service to 36 months, The Cradle reported Saturday.
(2025-12-06). Lebanese army arrests six after gunmen attack UN peacekeepers in south. aljazeera.com Arrests made after President Aoun met UNSC delegation, which will visit south to get 'real picture' of what is going on.
(2025-12-06). How to Read the New National Security Strategy Document. dissidentvoice.org The New US National Security Strategy (NSS) has been released. This is a critically important document prepared by every administration that sets out the United States' national security priorities, along with a formulation of the strategy & policies it proposes to address these concerns. As would be expected with such a high stakes document, there are already many interpretations …
(2025-12-06). Sri Lankan in Dubai credits Chinese e-commerce for enriching his work and life | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Ashvin, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Dubai, works for a Chinese media outlet. His job is capturing China's stories with lenses, which mainly involves Chinese-made products. He says these items add convenience and a spark of enjoyment to both his work and personal life.
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-06). Tehran to host conference on management of technology, innovation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN —The 15th Conference on Management of Technology and Innovation is scheduled to be held on December 10 and 11 in Tehran, with the theme 'redefining Iran's future based on innovation'.
(2025-12-06). Trump Frees Drug Trafficker; US Meddles In Honduras' Elections. popularresistance.org Donald Trump has pardoned and freed from prison one of the world's worst drug dealers, the former dictator of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted of trafficking more than 400 tons of cocaine and machine guns into the United States. | Meanwhile, the Trump administration has been openly meddling in Honduras' 2025 election. | Honduran electoral officials have revealed evidence of massive fraud, aimed at putting a right-wing US-backed candidate in power. | The US government sponsored a military coup against Honduras' democratically elected left-wing president in 2009.
(2025-12-06). Russia's repression record. CPJ Europe and Central Asia Program 
(2025-12-06). Best Hotels in Tehran 2026. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The 2026 OrientTrips Annual Hotel Report offers a practical overview of where visitors actually stay in Tehran.
(2025-12-06). Resistance leader warns against US, Israel crimes. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Shaykh Akram al-Kaabi, secretary-general of the al-Nujaba Islamic Resistance Movement, has strongly warned against the continuation of the American and Israeli crimes in the region.
(2025-12-06). LF outsourcing patriotism to the occupiers: See how it ended in Afghanistan. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—No contradiction in Lebanese politics is more glaring than the desire of the Lebanese Forces (LF) to see the Israeli enemy resolve their political dispute inside Lebanon. A party that claims to defend state sovereignty routinely seeks foreign intervention against a Lebanese actor with a proven popular and national base.
(2025-12-06). Super moon seen across China. ecns.cn The last super moon in 2025 was seen across China on Thursday night.
(2025-12-06). RBSE Rajasthan Board Exam 2026 Dates Out. ummid.com RBSE Board Exam 2026: The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) has confirmed the dates of classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 to be held in February and March 2026.
(2025-12-06). Loose Talk in a Nuclear Age: The Case for Rhetorical Restraint and Diplomacy. moderndiplomacy.eu There is an old wartime maxim—dating to the First World War—that "loose lips sink ships." It warned American sailors and civilians alike that careless speech could reveal troop movements or naval deployments to enemy spies and lead to catastrophic losses at sea. The warning remains true, but today the stakes are vastly higher: loose talk …
(2025-12-06). President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Van der Merwe family. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa sends condolences to the Van der Merwe family | President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his deep condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Marius van der Merwe, who recently testified before the Madlanga Commission. | Van der Merwe was a Brakpan-based security industry member and former Ekhurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department official. He was shot multiple times in full view of his family outside their Brakpan home on Friday evening, 5 December 2025. | The President has extended his deep condolences to the family of Van der Merwe and has wished them "strength for their recovery fro…
(2025-12-06). Australia hits Afghan Taliban officials with sanctions, travel bans. geo.tv 
Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia Penny Wong addresses the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, U.S., September 27, 2024. — ReutersMeasures hit three Taliban regime ministers and chief justice.Sanctions come under…
(2025-12-06). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-06). Civilian Assassinations Reach 86 in US Military's Killing Spree. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( In a social media post, the US military wrote the strike was ordered by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. "On Dec. 4, at the direction of Pete Hegseth, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal ki…
(2025-12-06). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-06). The Future Isn't 'on the Horizon,' It Is Already Here. orinocotribune.com 
o, lonely mother, hands outstretched to all those in need—
| your caress on my cheek, eyes twinkling in the sunlight
| reminds me of the days I didn't think so much,
| when I didn't fear so much, but those days are passed and now
| a new future awaits us. | o, precious child, with laughter to cure the sickly,
| a smile to melt any stone cold heart,
| your joy and your happiness will be our driving force towards tomorrow,
| as your pain, loss and sorrow are our collective heartbreak. | o, resistance leaders, guerrillas, militants and soldiers,
| with your rifle…
(2025-12-06). Belarusian Maryna Zuyeva makes top ten in 5000m at World Cup in Netherlands. eng.belta.by Belarusian athlete Maryna Zuyeva earned qualifying points for the Olympic selection at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup 3 in the Netherlands…
(2025-12-06). World Cup 2026: Re-disappearing Mexico's disappeared. aljazeera.com In Guadalajara, the road to the World Cup is paved with erasure of the missing.
(2025-12-06). Over 120,000 volunteers assist prosecutors in public-interest litigation. ecns.cn More than 120,000 volunteers have registered with Chinese prosecutorial bodies to assist in public-interest litigation cases, enhancing both the efficiency and quality of the work, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, China's top prosecutorial authority, announced on Friday, coinciding with International Volunteer Day.
(2025-12-06). Russia: Orthodox Priest Tortured, Prosecuted For 'Overt Disrespect For Society' Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Victoria Arnold | Officers of the National Guard, Investigative Committee, and Federal Security Service (FSB) in the southern Krasnodar Region arrested an independent Orthodox priest on 27 November and searched his church, seizing devices and money. Investigators then kept Fr Iona Sigida in custody overnight and appear to have tortured him during interrogation, according to parishioners. The next day, Slavyansk City Court placed him under house arrest until late January 2026. | Following the raid on the church, a parishioner "found a terrible mess" afterwards. "They'd rummaged through the sanctuary, barbaro…
(2025-12-06). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-06). Australia Energy Profile: Fossil Fuels Account For Almost 98% Of Primary Energy Production Analysis. eurasiareview.com ( Fossil fuels accounted for almost 98% of Australia's primary energy production. A large producer of both natural gas and coal, Australia is a net exporter of energy. Around two-thirds of Australia's production is exported.2 | Australia's primary energy consumption remained relatively flat in 2023. Fossil fuels accounted for 93% of consumption. Renewables made up only 6% of consumption but hav…
(2025-12-06). WHYY Newscast for Friday 7:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-06). DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol In Disguise Try to Hire Day Laborers to Kidnap Them. lataco.com Border Patrol raided five Home Depots, chased a man into a bus, and a flower vendor into a gas station, who were among at least 13 people kidnapped around the Southland, with most of the focus in Orange County today.
(2025-12-06). Nineteen states to raise minimum wage on Jan. 1. nationofchange.org While some states will reach a $15 minimum wage for the first time, other states will have a minimum wage of $15 or higher as of January 1, 2026.
(2025-12-06). Starbucks Workers United: NYC raised the stakes. Let's make it louder! wibailoutpeople.org 
December 5, 2025 Yesterday, 12 people were arrested outside Starbucks' regional headquarters in the Empire State Building as they peacefully protested Starbucks' serious and unresolved labor law violations. Hundreds of baristas and allies, along with labor leaders like SEIU President April Varrett, bore witness and rallied outside of the NYC corporate offices to make sure …
(2025-12-06). Iranian play "I Will Become a Tree Today" wins four awards at AlDin International Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Iranian play "I Will Become a Tree Today" written directed by Faramarz Gholamian and produced by Mohammad Din Dashti won four awards at the 5th AlDin International Festival.
(2025-12-06). UN General Assembly passes 5 pro-Palestine resolutions. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The UN General Assembly has adopted five resolutions concerning Palestine, including measures on refugee assistance, UNRWA's mandate, Palestinian property rights, human rights violations, and Israeli settlements.
(2025-12-06). New pair of giant pandas expected to arrive in France in 2027. ecns.cn After bidding farewell to giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, who recently concluded their 13-year stay in France, the country is expected to welcome a new pair of pandas in 2027, according to a newly signed letter of intent between the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) and Beauval Zoo in Saint-Aignan.
(2025-12-06). 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?
(2025-12-06). Jeffrey Sachs at AKEL Forum: Cyprus solution would provide huge economic boost. strategic-culture.su The solution to the Cyprus problem would not only be "a huge benefit for the prosperity of the country's people," but would also lead to "a huge economic boost," stated American economist Jeffrey Sachs on Wednesday in his keynote address — via online participation — at AKEL's fourth economic forum, held in Nicosia.
(2025-12-06). Lord Macaulay: Saint or Sinner? ummid.com While the Modi tribe is blaming Macaulay for our ills, the Dalit thinkers like Chandrabhan Prasad are hailing the contribution of Macaulay in laying the foundations which in due course led to the struggle for dignity and rights of equality for Dalit and marginalized sections of society.
(2025-12-06). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-06). Nahavand holds first persimmon harvesting festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Nahavand in Hamedan province has held its first persimmon harvesting festival, an event aimed at promoting and reviving local traditions and showcasing the region's cultural and social capacities.
(2025-12-06). NABU's investigation: Why Africa should be watching Ukraine's corruption scandals. strategic-culture.su In recent days, the largest Western media have been focusing on the corruption scandal in Ukraine. This is a clear example of how modern geopolitical influences work. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have been at the center of the scandal. These agencies were established in 2015 to investigate high-level corruption cases.
(2025-12-06). The Earth Is Unhappy With The Capitalist Climate Catastrophe. popularresistance.org During the closing plenaries of the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) in Belém do Pará in the Brazilian Amazon, United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell gave a rousing speech. Stiell, from Grenada, came to his post after a long career in the corporate sector and then as his country's environment and climate resilience minister under the pro-corporate New National Party. In his speech he said that 'denial, division, and geopolitics [have] dealt international cooperation some heavy blows this year'.
(2025-12-06). Iran, Iraq officials call for deeper provincial cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's ambassador to Baghdad and the governor of the Iraqi capital stressed the need to expand cooperation between the provinces of both countries, highlighting continued communication and the exchange of expertise as key to addressing shared challenges.
(2025-12-06). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-06). A thousand cuts: Israel's hybrid war tactics in the Persian Gulf. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — In the Persian Gulf, the islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb have long stood as enduring symbols of Iran's sovereignty. The renewed mention of the islands in the final communique of a Persian Gulf Arab summit in Bahrain was not a mere diplomatic formality, but part of a broader geopolitical maneuver. The statement, which condemned what it called Iran's "continued occupation" of the islands, was swiftly rejected by Tehran.
(2025-12-06). Report confirms Supreme Court findings on dire North of Ireland religious education. thecanary.co A report from Queen's University Belfast (QUB) has validated the findings of a recent Supreme Court ruling that found the North of Ireland's religious education fails to be "objective, critical or pluralistic" and amounted to a form of illegal indoctrination. QUB explain that the study entitled RWE for All' (Religion and Worldviews Education for All) […] | By
(2025-12-06). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-06). India-US Trade Talks: Navigating Tariffs and Future Growth. devdiscourse.com India and the United States are poised to kick off crucial three-day negotiations on December 10, aiming to advance the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement. Sources indicate that the meetings aim to tackle existing tariff challenges and progress towards a comprehensive trade pact.
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko: Policy of artificial confrontation does not serve interests of Belarus, Finland. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent Independence Day greetings to the people of Finland—é…
(2025-12-06). A year after Assad's fall, Syrian journalists enjoy freedom but also new risks>. Soran Rashid 
(2025-12-06). Indonesian president names first panda cub born in the country. ecns.cn The giant panda Hu Chun, currently living in Indonesia, gave birth to a cub last Thursday at the Taman Safari Zoo in Bogor, Indonesia, which marks the first giant panda cub ever born in the country.
(2025-12-06). US, Ukraine underscore need for ceasefire, de-escalation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — The US and Ukrainian delegations have stressed in a meeting the need for measures to cease hostilities and de-escalate tensions in Ukraine.
(2025-12-06). France Germany Tell Ukraine "Washington Is Playing Games" thinktank.pk A hushed video call crackles with tension on a wintry Monday evening in December 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and a cadre of European heavyweights dial in to rally Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky. But instead of unbridled optimism, the tone turns grave. "There is a chance that the US will betray [Ukraine] …
(2025-12-06). 7,000-year-old village discovered in Iran's Dehdasht. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Archaeologists have discovered a 7,000-year-old prehistoric village beneath the historic city of Dehdasht, shedding new light on the region's Neolithic past and early urban development.
(2025-12-06). AI Industrial Policy: The New Geoeconomic Battlefield Between the US and China. moderndiplomacy.eu Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved beyond the realm of technological innovation and into the heart of geopolitical competition. Over the past decade, the United States and China have recognized AI as the defining industrial force of the twenty-first century, one that will one day reshape global trade, security, governance, and power. Today, AI industrial policy …
(2025-12-06). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets French President Emmanuel Macron. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing.
(2025-12-06). Thailand Pavilion debuts at film festival as China—Thailand diplomatic ties mark 50 years. ecns.cn As China and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen across trade, culture, tourism and film. At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, a special series of events themed around the milestone is underway, highlighting the growing vitality of Sino-Thai exchanges.
(2025-12-06). EU fines X ‚Ǩ120M in first major DSA action as U.S. blasts ruling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The European Commission on Friday imposed a ‚Ǩ120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's platform X, the first major penalty under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), after a two-year investigation found the company failed key transparency and consumer-protection requirements.Regulators cited for three violations. The largest, a ‚Ǩ45 million penalty, targets X's paid blue-check system, which replaced legacy verification for public figures with a subscription model.The Commission ruled the feature constitutes "deceptive design" because it allows anyone to purchase…
(2025-12-06). UN warns of sharp surge in Israeli settler attacks across West Bank in 2025. tehrantimes.com The UN warned of a surge in illegal Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank, highlighting ongoing humanitarian disruptions in northern communities, Anadolu reported Saturday.
(2025-12-06). Widow of murdered reporter Dom Phillips empowers young Indigenous leaders to defend the rainforest. Cristina Zahar 
(2025-12-06). UPPSC PCS 2025: Number of Vacancies increased ahead of Prelim results. ummid.com The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has increased the Provincial Civil Service (PCS) vacancies ahead of the UPPSC PCS 2025 Prelim result.
(2025-12-06). Boat Strike Survivors Clung to Wreckage for Some 45 Minutes Before U.S. Military Killed Them. theintercept.com Two survivors clung to the wreckage of a vessel attacked by the U.S. military for roughly 45 minutes before a second strike killed them on September 2. After about three quarters of an hour, Adm. Frank Bradley, then head of Joint Special Operations Command, ordered a follow-up strike — Two more missiles followed that finally sank the founderin…
(2025-12-06). World Cup final will be an afternoon match at MetLife Stadium, allowing prime-time viewing in Europe. whyy.org The World Cup final will kick off at 3 p.m. EDT next July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. | FIFA announced the start times for the tournament's 104 matches on Saturday, The average 3 p.m. temperature over the past 30 years in East Rutherford on July 19 is 83 degrees (28 Celsius) with a RealFeel index of 89 (32), according to…
(2025-12-06). Friday Nite Videos | December 5, 2025. portside.org Friday Nite Videos | December 5, 2025 |
(2025-12-06). When FIFA plays politics: Peace medal for war-tainted hands. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — As Trump draped the FIFA Peace Medal over his own neck last night, the world watched in disbelief: a self-proclaimed peacemaker being honored while his record tells a very different story.
(2025-12-06). Why Qatar lives rent-free in the far right's head. aljazeera.com Conservative influencers are playing a central role in a new campaign of weaponising Islamophobia.
(2025-12-06). Flu positivity hits 51% in China as school clusters rise. ecns.cn China's flu activity has surged to high levels, according to the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention.Data shows that 51.1 percent of outpatient visits for influenza-like illnesses tested positive for the flu, up slightly from 44.8 percent in the previous week."ÄÄ"ÄÄMeanwhile, the positivity rate for respiratory syncytial virus was 3.5 percent, and for rhinovirus, it was 5.3 percent.
(2025-12-06). Recent arrests for graft push Zelensky closer to MPs, but will they support him? strategic-culture.su Zelensky is increasingly looking like the heart of the problem who is running out of allies. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Just…
(2025-12-06). Trump Waives Southwest Airlines Fine For Holiday Meltdown. levernews.com 
(2025-12-06). World's longest civil aviation route launched between China, Argentina. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 landed at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon local time. This only non-stop direct passenger route between China and Argentina covers a total distance of 20,000 kilometers, setting a new record for the world's longest single civil aviation flight.
(2025-12-06). Israel Weapon Industries To Reinforce India's Defence Arsenal. devdiscourse.com An influential Israeli defence firm has announced its plans to supply the first batch of 40,000 light machine guns (LMGs) to India, beginning early next year.
(2025-12-06). Venture Capital-Backed Tech Companies Will Pilot Medicare's New AI Experiment. truthout.org A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans' requests for certain medical care — and will reward the companies when they deny it. In January, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will launch the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model to test AI-powered prior authorizations on certain health… |
(2025-12-06). Iran lose to Paraguay at 2025 President's Cup. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's handball team lost to Paraguay 33-20 at the 2025 President's Cup Group I on Saturday.
(2025-12-06). N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy urges microplastics regulations in tap water. Can water providers meet the challenge? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy this week led a The tiny particles come from a variety of plastic products and can contaminate soil, air, food and water. Once ingested, they can bioaccumulate in the body. | There…
(2025-12-06). Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran's rise, colonialism, and US political change. aljazeera.com Mahmood Mamdani on exile from Uganda, Idi Amin, and what Zohran's rise says about politics in the US.
(2025-12-06). Hong Kong Fire: What We Know So Far. ummid.com At least 128 people have been killed in the deadliest fire in the recent history of Hong Kong that engulfed multiple high rise buildings Wednesday afternoon.
(2025-12-06). Tehran derby defined by fear, not football. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The 106th Tehran Derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal should have brought fresh offensive concepts to the rivalry. The match had to offer a clash of ideas, intensity, and attacking ambition, especially with two foreign coaches on the hotseats. Instead, fans witnessed a match defined not by tactical ingenuity but by an overwhelming fear of losing.
(2025-12-06). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-06). Afghanistan-Pakistan Quagmire Reveals The Limits Of China's Leverage Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Shivam Shekhawat | Last month, when Pakistan and Afghanistan engaged in their most intense clashes in the last four years, the spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on both sides to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation. Urging them to focus on the 'broader picture', he also offered China's mediating role to ameliorate their differences. For Beijing, this broader picture includes the security of its own strategic and economic interests in the region and its relationship with both Kabul and Islamabad. | From Early Leverage to Waning In…
(2025-12-06). Climate Groups Falter, Bill Gates Recalibrates, But Al Gore Soldiers On. wattsupwiththat.com It's been an interesting few weeks on the climate hysteria front. Organizations associated with climate alarmism have recently found themselves engulfed in turmoil. Bill Gates has recanted earlier predictions of gloom and doom. But the Father of Climate Panic, former Vice President Al Gore, remains steadfast, if increasingly marginalized.
(2025-12-06). Visitors to access Darius I's trilingual inscription at Persepolis. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Visitors to Persepolis would have access to the splendid inscription of the Achaemenid King Darius I by Nowruz 1405 (March 2026). The trilingual rack-carved relief is currently being restored, local authorities said.
(2025-12-06). Video Collapses Hegseth's Defense of Boat Bombing. portside.org Video Collapses Hegseth's Defense of Boat Bombing |
(2025-12-06). Police launch manhunt for suspects who fatally shot Witness D. sanews.gov.za Police launch manhunt for suspects who fatally shot Witness D | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a manhunt for the suspects who shot and killed "Witness D", who had testified at the Madlanga Commission. | The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, will meet and brief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga on investigations into the murder of Witness D. Madlanga is the chair of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. | Masemola will utilise the opportunity to also discuss efforts to improve and enhance saf…
(2025-12-06). Chinese paddlers seal sixth straight win after crushing France at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. ecns.cn Tournament hosts China beat France 8-2 to clinch their sixth consecutive win at the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday.
(2025-12-06). Ardmore hosts first-ever holiday market. whyy.org 
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Ardmore kicked off its first-ever holiday market Saturday, hosting more than 20 vendors. | Despite the winter chill, holiday shoppers wandered through Schauffele Plaza, perusing everything from candles and pottery to clothing and glassware. | Ardmore is hosting its first-ever holiday market at Schauffele Plaza on Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. (Emily Neil/WHYY) | "As an artist, if we didn't have markets, we wouldn't be able to actually sell our work," said Marcia Reiver, a Brya…
(2025-12-06). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-06). Lukashenko hails technological breakthroughs, achievements of Legmash Plant. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the management, employees, and veterans of Legmash Plant on the 80th anniversary.
(2025-12-06). The Donroe Doctrine Is a Sadistic Fantasy, and Nothing New. worldbeyondwar.org 
Trump's new document ⚪ call it the Donroe Doctrine ⚪ makes a lot of gestures in the direction of refraining from warmaking, and lots of false claims of peacemaking. But the hypocrisy is not even beneath the surface. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-06). Bihar 12th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 10, Theory from Feb 2. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 12th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 12th (Intermediate or Higher Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-06). Macron arrives in Chengdu to continue China visit. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Dec. 4, 2025, marking the second stop of their three-day state visit to China.
(2025-12-06). Iranian, Russian companies ink MOUs to bolster ICT ties. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Top tech Iranian and Russian companies have signed five memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, smart government, blockchain and fintech, regulators, technology parks, and post services, to promote cooperation in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
(2025-12-06). Russian Drone Strikes Escalate Tensions in Ukraine's Railway Hubs. devdiscourse.com A regional railway depot near Kyiv fell victim to a significant Russian drone and missile barrage damaging several railway carriages, according to Ukrainian state railway company Ukrzaliznytsia. No casualties were reported in the attack on Fastiv town despite extensive destruction.
(2025-12-06). Comicomment: Mistaking a cliff for a stage. ecns.cn Such dangerous gambles in the pursuit of militarism will, in the end, inflict serious damage on Japan itself.
(2025-12-06). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-06). Central Asia Has A Drug Problem, And It Is Growing Worse Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Bruce Pannier | (
(2025-12-06). WHYY Newscast for Saturday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-06). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-06). Bihar 10th Date Sheet 2026 | Practical from Jan 19, Theory from Feb 17. ummid.com BSEB Bihar 10th 2026 Exam: The Bihar School Board of Education (BSEB) has released on its official website the detailed time table and date sheet of the 10th (Matric or Secondary) board exams 2026.
(2025-12-06). Australia: A US Vassal State in a Peripheral Sphere of Influence. dissidentvoice.org For reasons set out briefly below, let's suppose that Australia is a US vassal state and that the Pacific — what Australia likes to call its 'backyard' — is a peripheral sphere of US influence. Under these circumstances, this essay considers what for Australia should be some of the more worrisome implications for its security …
(2025-12-06). UN: Dec. 5] Security Council Visits Lebanon Syria, Unpaid UN Dues Piling Up Lots More. passblue.com 
This Week @UN: UN crossword, anyone?; Trump targets the Refugee Convention; Slovenia softens on SG race; Russia must return Ukrainian children. Plus: Billions of unpaid UN dues; separate Israeli airstrikes hit Syria and Lebanon; Myanmar #1 in opium; Sudan death spiral; real peace in Congo? • For the first time in six years, the UN …
(2025-12-06). Persepolis launches new conservation program using advanced material and imaging technology. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian restoration teams have launched a new conservation program at the UNESCO-designated Persepolis and the nearby Naqsh-e Rostam site using advanced imaging, special material, and stone-analysis technologies, officials said on Saturday.
(2025-12-06). As Canadian Weapons Enter Sudan, Activists Decry Canada's Deepening UAE Ties. truthout.org Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has hailed a new economic deal with the United Arab Emirates as a way to "attract billions of dollars in investments into Canada." The $50 billion agreement — $70-billion in Canadian dollars — was announced as Carney travelled to Abu Dhabi in November for talks with Emirati leaders, and comes as Canada attempts to diversify its economic partners as it… |
(2025-12-06). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-06). The attempted murder of a veteran journalist stirs fear, defiance in Colombia. John Otis/CPJ Andean Representative 
(2025-12-06). Videos: Imagine Africa Beyond War: World BEYOND War's Third Africa Regional Peace Conference. worldbeyondwar.org World BEYOND War's 3rd African Virtual Conference, Imagine Africa Beyond War, held on November 27-28, was a space for reflection aimed at analyzing the effects of Western imperialism. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-06). 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.
(2025-12-06). Rep. Adelita Grijalva Pepper Sprayed by ICE Agents in Arizona Raid. truthout.org In what Arizona's attorney general slammed as an "unacceptable and outrageous" act of "unchecked aggression," a federal immigration officer fired pepper spray toward recently sworn-in Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva during a Friday raid on a Tucson restaurant. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) wrote on social media that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers "just conducted a raid by Taco Giro… |
(2025-12-06). The Paradox of Powerlessness: Why Middle East Oil No Longer Commands Global Panic. moderndiplomacy.eu In June 2025, when Israel launched a major air strike against Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Israeli cities, the oil market barely moved. Brent briefly rose to £79 per barrel, then fell back below its pre-conflict level within days. This weak response signals a major shift in global power politics: …
(2025-12-06). IBM, Cisco join hands to build 'Networked Quantum Computers'. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Cisco have announced to build jointly a large scale network of Quantum computers.
(2025-12-06). South Africa shooting leaves 12 dead, including young child: Police. aljazeera.com Police say 25 people were shot at 'illegal' bar in hostel in Pretoria, with three children among the dead.
(2025-12-06). WHO, Tehran University of Medical Sciences discuss ways to strengthen national laboratory capacities. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergency team and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have discussed ways to boost the capacities of the National Polio Laboratory (NPL) and the National Influenza Centre (NIC), two of Iran's leading public health reference centres.
(2025-12-06). Iran to attend United Nations Environment Assembly. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian delegation led by the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, will participate in seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) which is scheduled to take place from 8 to 12 December at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme 'Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet'.
(2025-12-06). The Collapse Of Europe's Four Major Dividends Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Chen Li | It is easy to see why people around the world feel a mix of envy and admiration when it comes to the lifestyle of Europeans. Paid annual leave often extends to four or five weeks, and work-life balance has become an assumed basic right. Healthcare is free, university tuition is low or even non-existent, unemployment benefits are comprehensive, and pensions are generous. In terms of welfare and leisure, Europe* truly leads the way. This strong sense of confidence is largely thanks to the feeling that life is safeguarded by the system, which gives Europeans the energy to focus on more "lofty" issues…
(2025-12-06). 'Good House' in Hong Kong receives residents affected by Tai Po fire. ecns.cn A number of transitional housing projects have been launched to resettle residents affected by the fire that broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong. As of Wednesday noon, a cumulative 680 households comprising 1,613 people have moved into transitional housing units, according to Winnie Ho Wing-yin, current Secretary for Housing in Hong Kong.
(2025-12-06). Trade unions roll out winter assistance for workers. ecns.cn The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has recently activated its winter warmth campaign, aimed at providing care, subsidies and supplies to workers facing financial difficulties and recognizing outstanding model employees.
(2025-12-06). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-06). Electric Car Demand Sinks as Drivers Face Pay-Per-Mile Tax. wattsupwiththat.com Electric vehicle (EV) sales grew at their slowest rate in two years in November, at just 3.6%, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
(2025-12-06). Scotland's key carbon capture project faces collapse in new blow to Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com Storegga said it would sell its Acorn stake following a "strategic review of its business, capital requirements and future structure".
(2025-12-06). Revitalizing Punjab: The Long-Awaited Revival of the Qadian-Beas Rail Project. devdiscourse.com The long-standing Qadian-Beas rail line in Punjab is set for revival, as announced by Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu. The 40 km rail project, 'frozen' due to substantial land acquisition and political challenges, is now back on track following Bittu's directive to defreeze the initiative.
(2025-12-06). Fisheries export reach $400m in H1. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Hamzeh Rostampour, head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 20 to 30 percent growth in fisheries production compared to the current (Iranian calendar) year's forecasts and $400 million in exports of various fisheries and aquaculture products in the first half of the year (March 21-September 21).
(2025-12-06). Archaeologists uncover traces of '7,000-year-old' village beneath Iran's historic Dehdasht. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Archaeologists in Iran have discovered evidence of a prehistoric settlement dating back up to 7,000 years beneath the historic city of Dehdasht in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, the lead researcher said on Saturday.
(2025-12-06). Civilians killed in DRC fighting, a day after peace deal signing. aljazeera.com Children are among several killed in fighting in the DRC, a day after the signing of US-backed peace deal.
(2025-12-06). IndiGo Flight Chaos Leaves Passengers Stranded Nationwide. devdiscourse.com The disruption of IndiGo's flight operations intensified nationwide on Saturday, stranding passengers and causing widespread delays at airports. In an atmosphere of mounting frustration, Jammu Airport experienced cancelled services, leaving a deserted terminal and bewildered travellers.
(2025-12-06). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 6. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Saturday, December 6.
(2025-12-06). Trump Floats No Income Tax Pledge Again OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Andrew Moran | During the 2024 election, President Donald Trump teased that he would eventually eliminate the income tax. A couple of months into his second term, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick suggested that the president would scrap the income tax for those earning under $150,000. Trump is back again, proposing a landmark pledge of no income tax for hard-working Americans. | No Income Tax for America: | The latest must-watch
(2025-12-06). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-06). Ancient Tea Horse Road: A testament to collaboration among diverse ethnic groups. ecns.cn Today, fresh tea from a thousand miles away can be delivered the next day. However, about thirteen centuries ago, to accomplish this, it required couriers to travel for about half a year along the Ancient Tea Horse Road — a testament to how commerce persisted even across the most challenging terrain and geographical obstacles.
(2025-12-06). Indonesian journalists seek better pay and protection amid declining democracy. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-06). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-06). As California Limits Water Use, People in Prison Face Punishment for Showering. truthout.org As droughts, extreme heat, and other climate disasters increasingly plague California, people throughout the state have been subject to water restrictions. For many Californians, this means emergency regulations like limitations on lawn watering. But one group of people has been forced to bear the brunt of the state's water restrictions: those in prison. People in California prisons already… |
(2025-12-06). President inaugurates project to transfer seawater to central plateau. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The project to transfer seawater to the central plateau (spanning from Sirjan to Isfahan), which was implemented with the major support of the Mobarakeh Steel Company, was officially inaugurated by order of President Masoud Pezeshkian, on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
(2025-12-06). Beyond the Crown: The Miss Universe Scandal That Exposed a Damaging System. moderndiplomacy.eu On the eve of the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Bangkok, an unexpected confrontation exposed the tense power dynamics behind the glamour. During a closed-door session, Fátima Bosch, Mexico's representative, was publicly insulted by Nawat Itsaragrisil, the director of Miss Universe Thailand, who then ordered security to remove her from the room. The incident triggered …
(2025-12-06). Iranian cinematographer Touraj Aslani will serve in jury of 3rd Amed Film Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian cinematographer Touraj Aslani will serve as a jury member at the 3rd Amed Film Festival, which will take place from December 7 to 14 in Diyarbakƒ±r, Turkey, after an eight-year hiatus.
(2025-12-06). Why Crime in India does not die, but Mutates. ummid.com Crime in India does not collapse under new laws or shifting government, but mutates and absorbs pressure, adopts fresh disguises, and reappears inside the very institutions meant to contain it.
(2025-12-06). Israeli military stages new incursion into Syria's Beit Jinn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) — Local sources in Syria report that Israeli forces carried out a new incursion into the Beit Jinn area near Damascus, deploying tanks and armored vehicles into an abandoned military site.
(2025-12-06). UNESCO registration of Zandieh complex high on agenda. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Considering that the registration of Zandieh complex of Shiraz on the UNESCO World Heritage list is on the agenda of Fars Cultural Heritage Department, one of its biggest problems is Aseman Hotel, which has created visual distortion in the horizon of Zandieh complex, of which Karim Khan Citadel is perhaps the most important part.
(2025-12-06). Rich NYers Aren't Fleeing After All. portside.org Rich NYers Aren't Fleeing After All |
(2025-12-06). Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminated in New York. ecns.cn As an icon of New York City's holiday season, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was lit up Wednesday night in midtown Manhattan, drawing crowds of people.
(2025-12-06). China—Pakistan Power Move: Nuclear Carrier Docks at Gwadar Soon? thinktank.pk As the world observes closely, China is entering a new era of naval capability with the construction of its Type 004 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Satellite imagery confirms the assembly of hull modules at Dalian Shipyard, marking a milestone in the People's Liberation Army Navy's (PLAN) ambition to project power globally. With a displacement estimated between …
(2025-12-06). Cyclone Ditwah: Over 150 dead, hundreds missing in Sri Lanka. ummid.com Over 150 people have died while hundreds others are missing as the Cyclone Ditwah fury continues to ravage most part of Sri Lanka, with impact felt in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu in India Sunday.
(2025-12-06). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-06). FIFA World Cup trophy reaches Washington, D.C., ahead of draw ceremony. ecns.cn The FIFA World Cup trophy is displayed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., December 4, 2025.The 12 seeded teams in Pot 1 are Canada, Mexico, USA, Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
(2025-12-06). ICE Denies Pepper-Spraying Rep. Adelita Grijalva in Incident Caught on Video. theintercept.com 
Federal immigration agents pepper-sprayed and shot crowd suppression munitions at newly sworn-in Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva during a confrontation with protesters in Tucson on Friday. | A "You guys need to calm down and get out," Grijalva says, coughing amid a cloud of spray. In another clip, an agent fires a pepper ball at Grijalva's feet.
(2025-12-06). How Legal Online Betting Expands While Communities Shoulder the Risks. moguldom.com Scroll through a game thread or turn on a weekend match and the pitch looks different than it did a decade ago. The stadium signage, the in-app pop-ups, the halftime chatter about odds and props all point to the same story: a once-contained pastime has turned into an ever-present digital product. Laws shifted, tech matured, …
(2025-12-06). Elections in Iraq: Victory for the axis of resistance. uwidata.com Iraq has held parliamentary elections to fill all 329 seats in parliament. The day was marked by increased voter turnout, and the results indicate progress for forces sympathetic to the resistance axis. Years after the US occupation, Iraq still has a fragmented structure, which is reflected in the political system, says Yakup Aslan, a journalist …
(2025-12-06). ICE Targets Somali Community in Minneapolis. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-12-06). India asks smartphone makers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi. ummid.com The Telecom Ministry in India has asked all the smartphone manufacturers, including Apple, Samsung, Vivo, Xiaomi and others, to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app in all their phones.
(2025-12-06). Jaiswal ton, Kohli's form help India beat South Africa in ODI series. aljazeera.com Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.
(2025-12-06). Canada Summer Daily Low Temperature Trends, 1900-2023. wattsupwiththat.com As can be seen in the first plot (averages for all 6 major provinces), there has been an average summertime warming trend of +0.14 C/decade…
(2025-12-06). French President Emmanuel Macron visits Sichuan University in Chengdu. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron visited Sichuan University in Chengdu City on Friday afternoon.
(2025-12-06). Everything everywhere all at once: How Zohran Mamdani campaigned both online and with a ground game. |
(2025-12-06). Down-ranking polarizing content lowers emotional temperature on social media — new research. |
(2025-12-06). Ensure all baggages separated from passengers due to flight cancellations are delivered within next 48 hours: Govt tells IndiGo. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-06). Multinational cooperation highlights the dynamic growth of Tianjin. ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). Why we need weird stories for a warming world. |
(2025-12-06). Measuring Colorado's mountains one hike at a time. |
(2025-12-06). Chinese, French leaders vow to strengthen bilateral cooperation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). 'Yes' to God, but 'no' to church — what religious change looks like for many Latin Americans. |
(2025-12-06). Facing myriad global pressures, Iran intensifies outreach to African partners for critical needs. |
(2025-12-06). Vaccine committee votes to scrap universal hepatitis B shots for newborns despite outcry from children's health experts. |
(2025-12-06). Marjorie Taylor Greene isn't anti-war — she's a fascist. wibailoutpeople.org
(2025-12-06). China's success in modernization beyond the West's expectation. ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). Justice, trust and Sharia: why Malaysia must reform its Islamic home financing. |
(2025-12-06). Declaration of Independence's promises ring out today as loudly as they did for Lincoln, FDR and through 249 years of US history. |
(2025-12-06). Chinese journalist Du Bin detained for third time, held since October. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-06). The myth of 'human safaris' in Bosnia. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-06). Girls and boys solve math problems differently — with similar short-term results but different long-term outcomes. |
(2025-12-06). 2025's words of the year reflect a year of digital disillusionment. |
(2025-12-06). Myanmar releases 6 journalists in pre-election amnesty. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-06). Members of Congress, CPJ, Amnesty International USA to hold press conference about Israel's systematic targeting of journalists. cpj.org
(2025-12-06). The world is facing a cancer crisis that's hitting the most vulnerable hardest. |
(2025-12-06). Meditating on the connectedness of life could help reunite a divided country — here's how 'interbeing' works. |
(2025-12-06). Civil Aviation Ministry asks IndiGo to complete ticket refund process for passengers impacted by disrupted flights by 8 pm on Sunday. devdiscourse.com
(2025-12-06). Is the dominance of the US dollar unravelling under Trump? |
(2025-12-06). How the 'hypnagogic state' of drowsiness could enhance your creativity. |
(2025-12-06). People who talk with their hands seem more clear and persuasive — new research. |
(2025-12-06). A culinary educator and local dining expert breaks down Michelin's debut Philly list ‚àí and gives zero stars to the inspectors. |
(2025-12-06). "The Struggle Continues:" President Maduro Delivers a Message in Portuguese to Brazil's People. orinocotribune.com
(2025-12-06). The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety. |
(2025-12-06). The genius of Spotify Wrapped. |
(2025-12-06). Can entrepreneurship be taught? Here's the neuroscience. |
(2025-12-06). Why we created a phone-sized device to take blood diagnostics out of the lab into the real world. |
(2025-12-06). FDA claims on COVID-19 vaccine safety are unsupported by reliable data — and could severely hinder vaccine access. |
(2025-12-06). What our missing ocean float revealed about Antartica's melting glaciers. |
(2025-12-06). Tired of the same old Christmas songs? So were these countercultural carolers. |
(2025-12-06). Nasa robot rover shows that sparks fly in dust storms on Mars. |
(2025-12-06). Low-tax or high-welfare? The UK must decide what type of country it wants to be. |
(2025-12-06). Most normal matter in the universe isn't found in planets, stars or galaxies — an astronomer explains where it's distributed. |
(2025-12-06). Hope and hardship have driven Syrian refugee returns — but many head back to destroyed homes, land disputes. |
(2025-12-06). Lasting peace in Ukraine may hinge on independent monitors — yet Trump's 28-point plan barely mentions them. |
(2025-12-06). Netflix enters exclusive talks to buy Warner Bros. albawaba.com
(2025-12-06). A Juggernaut Of Destruction OpEd. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-06). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Nov. 30- Dec. 6). ecns.cn
(2025-12-06). Buying a gift for a loved one with cancer? Here's why you should skip the fuzzy socks and give them meals or help with laundry instead. |
(2025-12-06). Frank Gehry, the architect of the unconventional, the accidental, and the inspiring, has died at 96. |
(2025-12-06). Reform's £9m gift and the rise of the political mega-donor. |
(2025-12-06). A hard year for federal workers offers a real-time lesson in resilience. |
(2025-12-06). The genius of Spotify Wrapped. |
(2025-12-06). Your Party: if the name sounds terrible, there's a good reason for it. |
(2025-12-06). Train Dreams on Netflix is a beautiful film — but it misses the magic of the original novella. |
(2025-12-06). 3 states are challenging precedent against posting the Ten Commandments in public schools — cases that could land back at the Supreme Court. |
(2025-12-06). Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase. |
(2025-12-06). Jurors aren't impartial — that's exactly why they are so important to justice. |
(2025-12-06). CPJ, 29 others call on UN to act on 'unprecedented' rights abuses in Tanzania. CPJ Staff
(2025-12-06). Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies — but none are likely to lead to charges. |
(2025-12-06). Far-right extremists have been organizing online since before the internet — and AI is their next frontier. |
(2025-12-06). Haitian gang leader calls for Radio TV Caraibes journalist's assassination. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-12-06). COP30: Self-Congratulations and Promises to Talk More are No Substitute for Action. counterpunch.org
(2025-12-06). Why Vladimir Putin's in no hurry for peace. |
(2025-12-06). A brief history of mulled wine — from health tonic to festive treat. |
(2025-12-06). Trump's New Security Strategy Paints Europe As Weak And Facing 'Civilizational Erasure'. eurasiareview.com
(2025-12-06). Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions — but a loophole from Britain's smog years is fuelling the problem. |
(2025-12-06). Russia, il lato politico delle sanzioni economiche. L'opinione di Pellicciari. strategic-culture.su In origine le sanzioni erano un preludio alla guerra, una forma moderna di assedio per logorare l'avversario prima di sferrare l'attacco. Con il tempo sono diventate un'alternativa al conflitto armato, spostando lo scontro dal piano militare a quello economico. Da ultimo passo prima del confronto bellico diretto sono divenute il primo passo per evitarlo. Nella guerra in Ucraina questa logica si è ulteriormente ribaltata. L'opinione di Igor Pellicciari…
(2025-12-06). Rusia y la India refuerzan cooperación económica con programa estratégico hasta 2030. cubadebate.cu La visita oficial del presidente ruso Vladimir Putin a Nueva Delhi, marcó un hito en las relaciones bilaterales entre ambas potencias. En el marco de esta reunión, se adoptó el Programa para el Desarrollo de àÅreas Estratégicas de la Cooperación Económica hasta 2030, una hoja de ruta que busca expandir la asociación estratégica que mantienen Moscú y Nueva Delhi.
(2025-12-06). Inclusión… con las reglas de Rodo… cubadebate.cu Escribo en nombre de los que agradecemos Las reglas de Rodo, y esperamos que desde el periodismo, la educación, y el corazón de nuestro pueblo, esas reglas se cumplan siempre en nombre del amor para todos nuestros niños.
(2025-12-06). Inclusión… con las reglas de Rodo… cubadebate.cu Escribo en nombre de los que agradecemos Las reglas de Rodo, y esperamos que desde el periodismo, la educación, y el corazón de nuestro pueblo, esas reglas se cumplan siempre en nombre del amor para todos nuestros niños.
(2025-12-06). Rusia y la India refuerzan cooperación económica con programa estratégico hasta 2030. cubadebate.cu La visita oficial del presidente ruso Vladimir Putin a Nueva Delhi, marcó un hito en las relaciones bilaterales entre ambas potencias. En el marco de esta reunión, se adoptó el Programa para el Desarrollo de àÅreas Estratégicas de la Cooperación Económica hasta 2030, una hoja de ruta que busca expandir la asociación estratégica que mantienen Moscú y Nueva Delhi.
(2025-12-06). Así quedan los 12 grupos del Mundial de Fútbol 2026. cubadebate.cu Los bombos del Mundial 2026 ya repartieron suerte entre las 48 selecciones participantes: 42 ya están clasificadas y los otros seis cupos aún deberán definirse en el repechaje. El sorteo, que se celebró en Washington D.C., definió la composición de los 12 grupos en lo que será el Mundial con más equipos de la historia.
(2025-12-06). Así quedan los 12 grupos del Mundial de Fútbol 2026. cubadebate.cu Los bombos del Mundial 2026 ya repartieron suerte entre las 48 selecciones participantes: 42 ya están clasificadas y los otros seis cupos aún deberán definirse en el repechaje. El sorteo, que se celebró en Washington D.C., definió la composición de los 12 grupos en lo que será el Mundial con más equipos de la historia.
(2025-12-06). øQué trae el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano para este sábado? cubadebate.cu Este fin de semana, el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano concentra la atención de cinéfilos y curiosos en La Habana. La cita invita a recorrer la riqueza del cine latinoamericano y a descubrir las tendencias narrativas y estéticas que marcan el pulso de la producción actual.
(2025-12-06). Iran aims to defend title at 2025 Asian Youth Para Games: chef de mission. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Maryam Kazemipour, chef de mission of Iran's delegation, says the team is determined to defend its title at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
(2025-12-06). Santiago de Cuba se sigue recuperando (+ Fotos). cubadebate.cu En su sexta visita a territorio santiaguero en poco más de un mes tras el paso del huracán Melissa, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, recorrió zonas del municipio Tercer Frente.
(2025-12-06). øQué trae el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano para este sábado? cubadebate.cu Este fin de semana, el Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano concentra la atención de cinéfilos y curiosos en La Habana. La cita invita a recorrer la riqueza del cine latinoamericano y a descubrir las tendencias narrativas y estéticas que marcan el pulso de la producción actual.
(2025-12-06). Debutan victoriosos en Mundial de Boxeo, Fernando Arzola y Arlen López. cubadebate.cu El doble monarca olímpico Arlen López y el subtitular universal de 2023 Fernando Arzola firmaron las dos primeras victorias para Cuba en el Campeonato Mundial de la Asociación Internacional de Boxeo (IBA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Dubái, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos. Arlen se llevó crédito de 4-1 sobre el turco Bayram Malkan.
(2025-12-06). Sweden's mining industry is threatening the Indigenous Sami people's way of life. |
(2025-12-06). Torres hits Barcelona hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga goalfest. aljazeera.com Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.
(2025-12-06). Real Betis vs Barcelona 3-5: La Liga — as it happened. aljazeera.com All our updates, with full post-match coverage, interviews and text commentary of the La Liga match.
(2025-12-05). CNE councilor points to electoral coup in Honduras: "The most manipulated election in our history" radiohc.cu Marlon Ochoa, a member of Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE), addressed the Honduran people this Thursday in a press conference before national and international media regarding the "plot" of an "electoral coup" in the country, asserting that the Preliminary Electoral Results Transmission (TREP) system is a "real trap." | After reading a document titled "Electoral Coup 2025," Ochoa warned that this could be "the least transparent election" and the "most manipulated in our democratic history," surpassing even the 2013 and 2017 elections, due to serious flaws in the TREP system, vote buying, intimidation, a…
(2025-12-05). Terrorist 'Domino Effect' Threatens West Africa. eurasiareview.com As Sahel-based terrorist groups continue to look southward to expand their territory, resources, recruitment base and illicit trafficking, officials are urging West Africa's coastal countries and their landlocked neighbors to work together. | Across porous borders, terrorist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are finding a foothold in the northern regions of many of West Africa's coastal countries. | "Established groups expand their reach," United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a November 18 speech to the Security Council. "Several coastal states are under threat. We face the r…
(2025-12-05). ONE STRUGGLE, MANY FRONTS / Statement by IFCO/Pastors for Peace. radiohc.cu We are living in an era of unprecedented concentration of wealth and power. The billionaire class is waging war on the people and the planet, at home and abroad. While the right and access to healthcare, education, food, and dignified housing becomes further stripped away in the U.S., our siblings around the world face U.S. military occupation and destruction in the chase to dominate resources.
(2025-12-05). Trump hoodwinked by MBS in White House meeting. onlineopinion.com.au Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played coy on Palestinian statehood with Trump – despite quietly backing a radically different 'Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine' plan since 2020.