(2025-12-15). Hollywood actor Iyad Hajjaj unveils new film on Gaza. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-15). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
theintercept.com (2025-12-15). Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe
Funding the European Leadership Network, or ELNET's work are more than 100 U.S. foundations, nonprofits, trusts, and charitable giving organizations that have poured at least $11 million into the group's U.S. arm since 2022, an analysis by The Intercept found. This is the first major analysis of how U.S. donors are fueling the pro-Israel machine in Europe, exporting the same tactics that have for years helped AIPAC crush concern for Palestinians in the halls of power and advance unchecked support for Israel.
(2025-12-15). Surprising Lessons for the U.S. Resistance to Trump: In Sudan's Recent History. scheerpost.com By Rebecca Gordon for Tom Dispatch Follow a line south and west from the Gaza Strip, continue through Egypt, and you'll end up in another place where a genocide is in progress. It's one we don't hear much about in the United States, probably because it's happening in an African nation, one of those places …
(2025-12-15). Israel strikes central, southern Gaza, settlers storm Nablus. newarab.com 
(2025-12-15). Israel's Gaza Proxy Strategy Is Collapsing. portside.org Israel's Gaza Proxy Strategy Is Collapsing |
counterpunch.org (2025-12-15). Why Did Trump Send His Warships to Venezuela?
Ever since Hugo Chávez came to power in 1998, the United States has attempted to overthrow the Bolivarian Revolution. They have triedeverything short of a full-scale military invasion: a military coup, selecting a substitute president, cutting off access to the global financial system, imposing layers of sanctions, sabotaging the electricity grid, sending in mercenaries, and attempting to assassinate its leaders. If you can think of a method to overthrow a government, the United States has likely tried it against Venezuela.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-15). JetBlue flight near Venezuela avoids 'midair collision' with US tanker
A JetBlue flight from the small Caribbean nation of Curacao halted its ascent to avoid colliding with a US Air Force refuelling tanker on Friday, with the JetBlue pilot blaming the military plane for crossing his path. | | "We almost had a midair collision up here," the JetBlue pilot said, according to a recording of his conversation with air traffic control. "They passed directly in our flight path… They don't have their transponder turned on. It's outrageous."
(2025-12-15). 1,000 US pastors travel to train as 'ambassadors' for Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org
(2025-12-15). Declaración de la XXIV Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu Los Jefes de Estado del ALBA-TCP reafirmaron su compromiso con la integración regional, la solidaridad y la defensa de la soberanía. Condenaron enérgicamente el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba, las sanciones a Venezuela y Nicaragua, y el genocidio israelí en Gaza. Además, rechazaron el orden internacional excluyente.
(2025-12-15). Declaración de la XXIV Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del ALBA-TCP. cubadebate.cu Los Jefes de Estado del ALBA-TCP reafirmaron su compromiso con la integración regional, la solidaridad y la defensa de la soberanía. Condenaron enérgicamente el bloqueo de EE.UU. contra Cuba, las sanciones a Venezuela y Nicaragua, y el genocidio israelí en Gaza. Además, rechazaron el orden internacional excluyente.
(2025-12-15). Afrodescendants: Casting Off Illusions, Preparing For Struggle. popularresistance.org The Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network (ROA) and the Regional Articulation of Afrodescendants of Latin America and the Caribbean (ARAAC), Afrodescendant organizations born from anti-imperialist social change processes and anti-neocolonial struggles at the dawn of the twenty-first century, carry the dignity and sovereignty that our African Ancestors entrusted to us as a living imprint of the self-determination of peoples. | Latin America and the Caribbean have suffered, throughout the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries, invasions, territorial dispossession, and targeted assassinations of Latin Am…
(2025-12-15). President Nicolás Maduro Opens 25th ALBA-TCP Summit (+Cuba Petrocaribe). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro inaugurated Sunday the 25th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) from the Battle of Boyacá Hall at Miraflores Palace, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc by commanders Hugo Chávez and Fidel Castro. | President Maduro welcomed the presidents, prime ministers and delegates from Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada and Saint Lucia. | In his opening remarks, the head of stat…
(2025-12-15). Puerto Rico, US Imperialism And Venezuela's Defiant Sovereignty. popularresistance.org As the United States reasserts its hemispheric priorities in its recent National Security Strategy document, Latin America and the Caribbean are once again cast as a zone of interest, with Venezuela squarely in Washington's sights. Puerto Rico—still a US colony more than a century after the 1898 invasion—plays a central role in this imperial architecture, serving as both a military platform and a living example of colonial rule in the region. | Cira Pascual Marquina spoke with Puerto Rican geographer, author, and longtime activist Déborah Berman Santana about the continuity of US imperialism, the isla…
(2025-12-15). President Nicolás Maduro Opens 25th ALBA-TCP Summit (+Cuba Petrocaribe). orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro inaugurated Sunday the 25th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) from the Battle of Boyacá Hall at Miraflores Palace, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the founding of the regional bloc by commanders Hugo Chávez and Fidel Castro. | President Maduro welcomed the presidents, prime ministers and delegates from Cuba, Nicaragua, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Grenada and Saint Lucia. | In his opening remarks, the head of stat…
(2025-12-15). US Military Aircraft Nearly Collides With JetBlue Plane Near Venezuela. news.antiwar.com
(2025-12-15). Israele risolverà la questione della sicurezza petrolifera con un cambio di regime in Venezuela? strategic-culture.su àà difficile prevedere cosa farà Trump, dopotutto sta assumendo una posizione strategica che suggerisce diversi esiti reciprocamente esclusivi. | Segue nostro Che gli Stati Uniti decidano o meno di lanciare attacchi contro il Venezuela, perseguire un cambio di regime, continuare gli attacchi contro le imbarcazioni che contrabbandano droga o raggiungere un compromesso con il presidente venezuelano Maduro, la questione merita giusta…
(2025-12-15). Israele risolverà la questione della sicurezza petrolifera con un cambio di regime in Venezuela? strategic-culture.su àà difficile prevedere cosa farà Trump, dopotutto sta assumendo una posizione strategica che suggerisce diversi esiti reciprocamente esclusivi. | Segue nostro Che gli Stati Uniti decidano o meno di lanciare attacchi contro il Venezuela, perseguire un cambio di regime, continuare gli attacchi contro le imbarcazioni che contrabbandano droga o raggiungere un compromesso con il presidente venezuelano Maduro, la questione merita giusta…
(2025-12-15). øPor Qué Estados Unidos No Puede Usar su Estrategia de "Liderar Desde Atrás" Contra Venezuela? globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-15). øPor Qué Estados Unidos No Puede Usar su Estrategia de "Liderar Desde Atrás" Contra Venezuela? globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-15). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-15). ICICI Prudential AMC IPO fully subscribed on Day 2. devdiscourse.com The initial public offering (IPO) of ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd, an arm of the ICICI Bank, got fully subscribed on the second day of share sale on Monday.
(2025-12-15). Narendra Modi, and Duties vs Rights. ummid.com What Modi is telling in his letter is the way of suppressing the concept of 'right' which is clear in his policy of relegating the religious minorities to second class status, coining the term Urban Naxals for the public intellectuals among others.
(2025-12-15). Colonial Plunder Didn't Create Capitalism. portside.org Colonial Plunder Didn't Create Capitalism |
(2025-12-15). Iran's Khoy and Turkey's Konya sign sister-city agreement. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Iranian city of Khoy and Turkey's Konya have signed a sister-city agreement, committing to expand cooperation in spiritual tourism, cultural exchanges, urban management and sustainable infrastructure development, officials said.
(2025-12-15). Hamedani women participate in Italy's Artigiano exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A group of female Iranian crafters from Hamedan province recently showcased their skills at Artigiano in Fiera, held in Milan from December 6 to 14.
(2025-12-15). Israel committed war crimes by targeting Lebanon's reconstruction equipment: HRW. tehrantimes.com Human Rights Watch (HRW) condemned Israel for committing war crimes by repeatedly targeting reconstruction-related equipment and civilian facilities in southern Lebanon throughout 2025, despite a ceasefire that came into effect on November 27, 2024.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). WFP releases November report on Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of November.
(2025-12-15). Trump NSS puts S.Korea at center of US primacy aims in region. responsiblestatecraft.org It has been half a year since the Lee Jae-myung administration took office in South Korea. Domestically, the Republic of Korea (ROK) is still recovering from numerous problems left by former president Yoon Suk-yeol's brief imposition of martial law. However, there are also many diplomatic challenges that need to be addressed. The Lee administration faces arguably the most challenging external environment in years. The global order is entering an era of great uncertainty as the U.S.—China rivalry intensifies on the one hand and multipolarization emerges on the other. Rather than looking for mutual accomm…
(2025-12-15). Iran appoints Alireza Elhami as Army Air Defense Force Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Brigadier General Alireza Elhami has been appointed as the new commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Force.
(2025-12-15). Gunmen kill 11, wound many on Sydney beach. ecns.cn Two gunmen shot dead at least 11 people and wounded another 29 on Sunday during a Jewish ceremony at Bondi Beach in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
(2025-12-15). Australia's feminised politics need masculine balance. onlineopinion.com.au Australia's politics has elevated compassion over wisdom, optics over outcomes. The result is drift, debt and disorder – and a growing hunger for firmer leadership and moral balance.
(2025-12-15). Iran unveils 3 new nuclear achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran showcased three cutting-edge achievements in nuclear science today, highlighting advancements in medical and research applications as well as the launch of the national nuclear network.
(2025-12-15). Geminid meteor shower seen across China. ecns.cn This photo released on Dec. 14, 2025 shows the Geminid meteor shower over the Xinghe County of Ulanqab in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2025-12-15). Thailand and Cambodia: A Trump-Brokered Truce Falls Apart. portside.org Thailand and Cambodia: A Trump-Brokered Truce Falls Apart |
(2025-12-15). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-15). US, Ukraine achieve 'a lot of progress' at talks in Berlin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The delegations of the United States and Ukraine achieved "a lot of progress" during negotiations in the German capital of Berlin, US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff stated.
(2025-12-15). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-15). Oil Ministry targets completion of over 1,000 km of gas pipelines by late Mar. 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian Oil Ministry aims to complete and bring into operation more than 1,000 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (late March 2026), Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said, underscoring efforts to strengthen energy security during periods of peak demand.
(2025-12-15). Russia to Export Over 100 Million Tons of Coal to China. infobrics.org "Russia is one of the world's leading coal producers and suppliers, and China is the largest consumer. In this context, we see prospects for increasing supplies of coal and its processed products to the Asian country," Novak affirmed…
(2025-12-15). Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to expelled Cong MLA Mamkootathil. devdiscourse.com The Kerala High Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a case relating to the alleged rape of a woman and forcing her to abort pregnancy.
(2025-12-15). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-15). Estonia bans pro-peace political party. infobrics.org Dictatorial measures are worsening in the Baltics.
(2025-12-15). Jakson Engineers inks pact with Ecoprogetti SRL to set up photovoltaic module recycling plant. devdiscourse.com Jakson Group firm Jakson Engineers Ltd (JEL) on Monday said it has signed a contract with European technology provider Ecoprogetti SRL to establish India's first hi-tech photovoltaic (PV) module recycling plant.
(2025-12-15). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
thecanary.co (2025-12-15). Israel arrests US solidarity activists in the West Bank Israeli authorities have arrested two US citizens in the West Bank. They were showing solidarity with the Abu Hamam family, who Israeli settlers have repeatedly targeted. The International Solidarity Movement has sent details
(2025-12-15). NewsX World hourly bulletin: discussing the latest Ukrainian massive drone attacks on Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com I open with a word of gratitude to the NewsX World production team for inviting my commentary on the Russia-Ukraine war and peace efforts day after day given that they know very well how my interpretations of events contradict directly the Western mainstream spin that turns the news bulletins on Euronews, on the BBC and …
(2025-12-15). Team China Sun Yingsha, Wang Chuqin win silver at the WTT Finals Hong Kong 2025. ecns.cn South Korea's Lim Jong-hoon and Shin Yu-bin cruised past China's Olympic champions Wang Chuqin and Sung Yingsha in straight games in the mixed doubles final at WTT Finals Saturday.
(2025-12-15). Trump Administration Denies Bombing of 21 Boats in Caribbean Amounts to Murder, But Facts Are Facts. orinocotribune.com By Steve Ellner — Dec 4, 2025 | The Washington Post has reported that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gave the order to not only blow up a boat in the Caribbean back on September 2, but to kill all the men in them. Hegseth at first refrained from publicly denying the statement, though the Trump administration did. The New York Times is reporting that the boat on September 2 was struck at least twice. Military norms prohibit a second strike on a vessel that has been neutralized or shipwrecked and no longer represents a military threat. That's because once the military objective is achieved, a second strike mea…
(2025-12-15). Cabinet approves general outline of next year's budget bill. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's cabinet on Sunday approved the general framework of the government's budget bill for the Iranian year 1405 starting late March 2026, during a meeting chaired by President Masoud Pezeshkian.
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia's crown prince may buy FC Barcelona for ‚Ǩ10 bln. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) —Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly prepared to offer ‚Ǩ10 billion to purchase Spanish football club Barcelona.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Japanese PM Takaichi's wrong remarks on Taiwan 'dangerously divisive': David Gosset. ecns.cn David Gosset, an expert in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative said during an interview on the "W.E. Talk" program that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's inappropriate remarks on Taiwan have "clearly undermined the long-accumulated trust between China and Japan."
(2025-12-15). Average age of China's workforce nearing 40, report says. ecns.cn The average age of China's workforce is approaching 40, said a report from the China Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research at the Central University of Finance and Economics published on Sunday.
(2025-12-15). How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly. grist.org 
If we're being honest, 2025 did not start out great. For basically the whole month of January, a series of wildfires raged across Los Angeles, killing hundreds (more on that number below). On the other side of the country, an Arctic blast brought The rest of the year, which is on track to…
(2025-12-15). Iran's FM holds key meeting with Belarus president in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting at the Independence Palace in Minsk on Monday.
(2025-12-15). Enemy to face new dimension of Iran's power if war breaks out. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said that if a war were to break out, the enemy would face new and advanced dimensions of the Islamic Republic's military power.
(2025-12-15). CLAT 2026 Answer Key Released, Raise Objections Before Dec 12. ummid.com The Consortium of National Law Universities released today on the official Answer Key (Provisional), along with Question Papers, of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026 UG and PG on its official website consortiumofnlus.ac.in (clat.ac.in).
(2025-12-15). Iran proposes BRICS laboratory network to cut research costs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran has proposed the establishment of a shared laboratory network among BRICS member states to promote scientific cooperation, reduce technological gaps, and lower research costs, VP Afshin told Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-15). The far right triumphs in Chile. peoplesdispatch.org There was little doubt about the outcome of Chile's second round presidential election on December 14. After receiving overwhelming support from almost the entire Chilean right (which, if you add up their vote shares in the first round, represented the vast majority), José Antonio Kast will become Chile's next president. | In the first round, Jeanette Jara narrowly took first place with 26.85%, followed closely by Kast, who won 23.93% of the valid votes, thus securing his place in the runoff. In third, fourth, and fifth place were three right-wing candidates: center-right Franco Parisi (19.71%), libertarian Johan…
(2025-12-15). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-15). Victims of massacre remembered. ecns.cn Liu Minsheng, 91, a survivor of the Nanjing Massacre, felt overwhelmed by emotions as he attended the solemn national memorial ceremony held on Saturday in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, to mourn the 300,000 victims of the atrocity.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Words across worlds: Moharaj Sharma on language, culture, and belonging in Nepal. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-15). Thrills designed for 'wimps' make giant leap in tourism industry. ecns.cn In the past, 26-year-old e-commerce professional Cao Peiqiang's idea of an adventurous travel thrill was a theme-park pirate ship or a cable car ride. "I'm a man who sought out fresh air and scenic views, not heart-stopping drops," said Cao from Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.
(2025-12-15). Israel Apologists Hasten To Use Bondi Shooting To Attack Anti-Genocide Activists. thealtworld.com 
Two shooters The shooters appear to have been Muslim, but, much to the inconvenience of those who would like to use this incident to fan the f…
(2025-12-15). FESCO Launches First Flexi-Tank Trains from Omsk to China. infobrics.org Russia's FESCO Transportation Group has dispatched the first container train fully loaded with 40-foot flexi-tanks from Omsk to China via Kazakhstan…
(2025-12-15). Is Dropping NATO Part of America's Secret Ukraine Peace Deal? thinktank.pk In the shadow of prolonged conflict, Ukraine's long-standing pursuit of NATO membership has been a cornerstone of its security aspirations. But as peace negotiations intensify in late 2025, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signaled a potential pivot: willingness to forgo NATO accession in exchange for robust Western security guarantees. This move raises pressing questions—Is Ukraine truly …
(2025-12-15). Under Trump, the National Renewable Energy Lab is losing 'renewable' from its name. grist.org 
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado is getting a name change. The groundbreaking research institute will no longer have the word "renewable" in its title, the U.S. Department of Energy The announcement does not specify how, or whether, the name change will significantly shift the facility's work, but says it "reflects the Trump administration's broader vision f…
(2025-12-15). No entry, no growth: Australia's immigration pause illusion. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Daffodils and their special place in collective memory of Iranians. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The daffodil holds a special place in the collective memory of the Iranian people. A symbol of rebirth, new beginnings, hope, joy, and good fortune, the flower emerges each spring to brighten barren landscapes with its cheerful yellow, orange, and white blooms.
(2025-12-15). Saudi Arabia launches artillery attack on Yemen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Saudi Arabia carried out artillery attacks on villages in Yemen's border regions, according to local media reports.
(2025-12-15). Fire destroys two trucks carrying chemicals, plastic granules in Indore; no one hurt. devdiscourse.com Two trucks parked along Agra-Mumbai national highway in Madhya Pradesh's Indore were gutted in a fire on Monday, disrupting traffic on the arterial route, though no one was hurt in the incident, a police official said.
(2025-12-15). Department welcomes High Court judgement on the publishing NSC results. sanews.gov.za Department welcomes High Court judgement on the publishing NSC results | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has welcomed a high court decision confirming the publication of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results in newspapers and across accredited media platforms, consistent with long-standing national practice. ⚪ "The Department of Basic Education welcomes the judgment delivered by the High Court, which confirms that the department is lawfully authorised to publish NSC examination results in newspapers and across accredited media platforms, consistent with long-standing national practic…
(2025-12-15). Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II nets over 300 suspects | Police in the Northern Cape have nabbed 360 suspects in connection with various crimes. | The arrests were made during the intelligence-driven 'Safer Festive Season' campaign under Operation Shanela II. | "During the operations, SAPS members confiscated alcoholic beverages, ammunition, cash suspected to be the proceeds of crime, dangerous weapons, diamonds, drugs and a firearm," the police said in a statement. | These weekly high-density, multi-disciplinary operations were conducted from 8 -14 December across all five districts of the Northern Cape. | "As part of the…
(2025-12-15). No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina. sanews.gov.za No extensions for Lesotho Highlands Water Project, Majodina | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has stressed the urgency of meeting the 2028/2029 completion deadline for Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), warning that no further extensions will be granted. | While acknowledging progress made on the project, Majodina said delays could not be tolerated, particularly given that the project had already been delayed by nine years. | "If you are running behind schedule, you must have a clear turnaround plan on how and when you are going to catch up, because we cannot afford to delay this…
(2025-12-15). Araghchi meets with Belarusian counterpart in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com MINSK, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian and Belarusian foreign ministers met and held talks in Minsk.
(2025-12-15). China Launches Satellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal in Fresh Commercial Space Mission. infobrics.org China launched the Kinetica-1, also known as the Lijian-1 Y11 carrier rocket with nine satellites onboard, including three international payloads for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal…
(2025-12-15). Action strategy to fast-track children's rights and development. sanews.gov.za Action strategy to fast-track children's rights and development | Government's newly approved national strategy aimed at accelerating action for children is one tool aimed at improving the circumstances of the country's most vulnerable. | In his address to the nation through the weekly newsletter on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa warned that despite the gains made since the advent of democracy, nearly half of South Africa's children still live in poverty and face high levels of abuse, neglect and poor health outcomes. | Earlier this month, Cabinet approved the National Strategy to Accelerate Action for Childre…
(2025-12-15). EU spends €169 billion on Ukraine while ignoring internal problems. infobrics.org Brussels prefers to look outwards and pursue a Euro-Atlantic foreign policy.
(2025-12-15). Govt under fire over new rural employment bill, opposition asks why Mahatma Gandhi's name dropped. devdiscourse.com The government came under sharp criticism on Monday over a bill that seeks to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and replace it with a new rural employment law, with opposition MPs asking why the name of the father of the nation is being removed.
(2025-12-15). Expo of creative, knowledge-based firms to focus on AI. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The fourth exhibition showcasing the achievements of creative and knowledge-based companies is scheduled to take place from December 28 to 31 in Tehran, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
(2025-12-15). The quiet architecture: Cooperation without constraints. strategic-culture.su By Ramachandra BYRAPPA | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Between New Delhi and Moscow, a profound power shift is emerging—gui…
(2025-12-15). Russia completes flight tests for 'Ionozond' satellite system. ecns.cn Russia has completed the flight tests of four "Ionosfera-M" satellites, which are designed to study physical processes in the Earth's ionosphere, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos announced on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). Bondi Beach Attack Puts Albanese Under Israeli and Domestic Pressure. moderndiplomacy.eu The deadly attack on a Jewish festival at Sydney's Bondi Beach has intensified diplomatic and political pressure on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Albanese of failing to curb antisemitism, which Israeli officials say has been rising globally since 2023. Domestically, Jewish community leaders and opposition politicians have echoed concerns …
(2025-12-15). Iran-South Korea Chamber of Commerce members meet South Korean ambassador. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a meeting between the members of the Iran-South Korea Joint Chamber of Commerce and the South Korean ambassador in Tehran, the sides reviewed the latest status of bilateral relations between Iran and South Korea, and emphasized the necessity of strengthening cooperation in economic and cultural fields, the chamber reported.
(2025-12-15). Compound Interest Is Devouring the Federal Budget: It's Time to Take Back the Money Power. scheerpost.com By Ellen Brown for Scheerpost Albert Einstein is often quoted as saying that compound interest is "the most powerful force in the universe." The quote is probably apocryphal, but it reflects a mathematical truth. Interest on earlier interest grows exponentially, outrunning the linear growth of revenue and eventually consuming everything. That is where the United …
(2025-12-15). A message to everyone except Brittany Higgins. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). A Farewell to Oz: Trump's Strategy for a Multipolar World. responsiblestatecraft.org The end of the Cold War ushered in a long period of make-believe in American foreign policy. We saw ourselves, in the words of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, as "the indispensable power. We stand tall. We see farther into the future." And we could use our unmatched abilities to transform the world in unprecedented ways. Globalized flows of capital and labor would liberalize China and usher in a new age of largely frictionless international relations. Russia would be transformed quickly into a friendly, free market democracy. NATO would shift its focus from protecting Western Europe to reforming…
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Congo and Rwanda To Sign Symbolic Peace Deal in Washington As Fighting Rages. portside.org Congo and Rwanda To Sign Symbolic Peace Deal in Washington As Fighting Rages |
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Bondi Beach Attack Rekindles Australia's Gun Control Debate. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia overhauled its gun laws after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre, rapidly banning semi-automatic weapons, introducing a national buyback scheme and enforcing strict licensing requirements. These reforms made Australia one of the toughest countries in the world on gun ownership and are widely credited with keeping firearm-related deaths low. The shooting at a Jewish celebration …
(2025-12-15). President to address commemoration of Reconciliation Day. sanews.gov.za President to address commemoration of Reconciliation Day | President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the national commemoration of Reconciliation Day, taking place at the Ncome Museum within the uMzinyathi District, in KwaZulu-Natal. ⚪ The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government will lead this year's national event under the theme: "Reaffirming Reconciliation for Future Generations." ⚪ This year's theme enshrines on the call for South Africans to deepen commitment to unity, healing, forgiveness and nation-building for shared future. ⚪ The sele…
(2025-12-15). 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?
(2025-12-15). United States Congress Pushing for AGOA Extension. moderndiplomacy.eu After the expiry of the bilateral agreement on trade, the US Congress, as well as African leaders, highly recognizing its significance, have been pursuing the extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The agreement, which allows duty-free access to American markets for African exporters, expired on 30th September 2025. The US Congress is …
(2025-12-15). The Canada of the United Kingdom turns right. strategic-culture.su By Iain MACWHIRTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Scotland has long had a reputation for being a bastion of the left—the C…
(2025-12-15). IAEA has no right to ask for inspections of attacked sites. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran's nuclear chief has criticized the IAEA's call for renewed inspections of attacked nuclear sites, insisting that the Agency lacks clear protocols to inspect sites that have been attacked by the Israeli regime and the US.
(2025-12-15). Grossi says IAEA resumed inspections in Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi claims that inspections in Iran have resumed.
(2025-12-15). Sassanid-era inscription referring to royal festival discovered. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian archaeologist said a Sassanid-era inscription referring to the calendar of a royal festival has recently been discovered on rock cliffs in the Marvdasht Plain in southern Iran.
(2025-12-15). Firm stance on opening-up wins praise. ecns.cn The Ministry of Commerce launched the "Big Market for All: Export to China" initiative in November, aimed at boosting imports and providing a new channel for global products to enter the Chinese market."The market is massive in scale and very diverse, from top-tier cities to lower-tier cities that are also growing in wealth with advanced demands."
(2025-12-15). UK Energy Crisis : Londoners Turn to 'Warm Banks' to Survive Winter Cold. thinktank.pk As energy bills soar and winter tightens its grip, more London residents are relying on "warm banks" — community spaces offering heat, hot meals, and support for those who can't afford to heat their homes. At places like Westbourne Park Baptist Church's Warm Welcome Café, weekly visitors have doubled as families, elderly residents, and vulnerable …
(2025-12-15). Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display at Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. ecns.cn Starting with four pieces from the collection of the king of France, Louis XIV, the largest showcase of the Louvre in China is taking place in Shanghai, featuring more than 300 artifacts from the museum's collection.
(2025-12-15). Gharibabadi meets with Bangladesh FM adviser for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met and held talks with Adviser to the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh Mohammad Touhid Hossain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday.
(2025-12-15). New fish species discovered in China's Xizang. ecns.cn A new fish species has been discovered in Zayul County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, providing insights for studies of fish diversity and biological evolution in the Himalayan area, said the Institute of Plateau Biology of the Xizang Autonomous Region on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). Report: US Forces Raided Ship Headed From China To Iran Last Month. news.antiwar.com The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that US special operations forces raided a ship last month, several hundred miles off the coast of Sri Lanka, that had departed China and was bound for Iran. The report, which cited unnamed US officials, said that US special operators who boarded the vessel seized the cargo and then …
(2025-12-15). AI toys offer emotional support to consumers. ecns.cn Eager to tap into a huge potential customer base, industry players are accelerating their push into the artificial intelligence-driven toys market, hoping to unlock new growth as supportive policies inject fresh momentum into the sector.
(2025-12-15). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-15). Iran, Pakistan push for joint trade committee, $10b trade target. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Pakistani business representatives agreed to pursue the creation of a joint trade committee and work towards boosting bilateral trade to $10 billion, during a meeting in Karachi aimed at strengthening private-sector cooperation and facilitating cross-border commerce.
(2025-12-15). Iranian artists showcase traditional arts in India exhibitions. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Iranian artists are presenting traditional arts at a series of exhibitions in India under a cultural memorandum of understanding between Shiraz's Setaiesh art house and the Jaipur Art Summit institute.
(2025-12-15). Donbas Is Not Putin's Final Goal, EU Warns. moderndiplomacy.eu European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has warned that Russia's ambitions in Ukraine extend beyond the Donbas region, which includes Donetsk and Luhansk. Her remarks come as the status of Donbas remains a central issue in ongoing discussions about a possible peaceful settlement to the war in Ukraine. Why It MattersKallas' statement reflects growing …
(2025-12-15). Meet the U.S. Donors Funding ELNET, the AIPAC of Europe. theintercept.com 
U.S. donors are funneling millions to a group its leaders describe as the AIPAC of Europe. | The European Leadership Network, or ELNET, takes elected officials on trips
(2025-12-15). CPS drops 'terror' case against journalist Richard Medhurst. thecanary.co The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has today dropped all charges against Syrian-born British journalist Richard Medhurst. Medhurst was first arrested by police in August 2024 under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act. The arrest was, of course, part of the Starmer regime's misuse of anti-terror laws to target anti-genocide journalists and activists. He was kept […] | By
(2025-12-15). Iranology goes beyond academia, Armenian researcher says. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Iranology is a quiet diplomacy between Iran and Armenia. Mariam Zazyan, an Armenian Iranologist, believes that being an Iranologist has a responsibility beyond academic study and can play an effective role in strengthening the cultural and friendly relations between the nations.
(2025-12-15). Happy with how bowlers bounced back: Morne Morkel. devdiscourse.com India bowling coach Morne Morkel said he is happy with the way his wards bounced back in the low-scoring win over South Africa in the third T20 International here after being hammered in the previous game.
(2025-12-15). Zoroastrian lawmaker highlights restoration of historic fire temples. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — An Iranian lawmaker representing the Zoroastrian community has called for continued restoration and protection of historic fire temples in the central province of Isfahan.
(2025-12-15). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-15). Job postings in Japan seeking China-critical content spark public backlash. ecns.cn Job postings on a Japanese recruitment website seeking creators to produce content critical of China and favorable to Japan have sparked public backlash, with social media users questioning the funding behind the projects and urging greater transparency and investigation.
(2025-12-15). Debunking The Myth: Communism Killed 100 Million People. popularresistance.org The fundamental flaw in the "100 million deaths" narrative: it treats political ideology as a kind of metaphysical cause of death. Policies are lifted out of context, conditions are ignored, and complex histories are reduced to an inflated scoreboard where people prosecuted for crimes that would be illegal anywhere are reframed as victims of communist persecution. | In that same 1997 edition of the Black Book of Communism, Courtois again asserts that "communist regimes committed crimes involving around one hundred million people, compared to around twenty-five million under Nazism."
(2025-12-15). Israel launches deadly drone strikes in southern Lebanon. tehrantimes.com At least three people were killed in southern Lebanon on Monday in violent Israeli drone attacks targeting multiple villages.
(2025-12-15). SA's economic recovery efforts bear fruit. sanews.gov.za SA's economic recovery efforts bear fruit | Government's efforts to unlock economic growth and remove long-standing obstacles are gaining momentum, with early green shoots emerging in the energy sector and South Africa securing its first credit rating upgrade in 20 years, coupled by a stronger rand. ⚪ "Phase 2 of Operation Vulindlela is gaining traction. The results of this initiative led by President Cyril Ramaphosa to unlock growth and remove obstacles in areas that impedes on growth are starting to filter through. The President said the immediate task was to grow our economy so that we can create jobs, reduce…
(2025-12-15). Far-right Kast secures victory in Chilean presidential election. tehrantimes.com Chile has elected the far-right wing José Antonio Kast to be its next president, after an election campaign that was dominated by themes of security, immigration, and crime, the BBC reported Monday.
(2025-12-15). Joint press release issued on meeting between Chinese, UAE FMs. ecns.cn File photo of the United Arab Emirates national flag and the Chinese national flag.It also voiced firm support for the Chinese government in achieving national reunification and opposition to any external interference in China's internal affairs.
(2025-12-15). Freeride World Tour Qualifier kicks off in Xinjiang's Hemu. ecns.cn The 2025/2026 Hemu Freeride Festival Qualifier kicked off on Friday at the Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Hemu village of the Altay prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan imply three hidden motives: expert. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently made gravely erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question, drawing widespread criticism. When guesting on the "W.E. Talk" program, Xiang Haoyu, a research fellow in the Department for Asia-Pacific Studies at the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), stated that Takaichi's erroneous remarks are not accidental.
(2025-12-15). Does China Want to Destroy Hong Kong's Independent Media by Force? thinktank.pk Hong Kong's vibrant push for democratic reforms has long clashed with Beijing's iron-fisted control, raising a pivotal question: Why is China so afraid of democracy in Hong Kong? Since the 1997 handover from British rule, the "one country, two systems" framework promised autonomy and eventual universal suffrage, yet Beijing has repeatedly stifled these aspirations. This …
(2025-12-15). Iran able to thwart US sanctions targeting SE's economy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that by establishing economic relations through our private sector, the US cannot impact the activities of the Shahid Beheshti Port.
(2025-12-15). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). China's Arms Control White Paper Reconfigures Global Security Governance. fpif.org China's newly released White Paper, "China's Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era," is not simply a catalogue of policies. It is a strategic text that reveals how Beijing intends to shape the governance of the domains that will define global security in the decades ahead. While reaffirming familiar principles, its "No First Use" nuclear doctrine, and the defensive nature of its military posture, the document's real significance lies in what it elevates: artificial intelligence, cyberspace, and outer space as the new frontiers of global governance. | This is no mere bureaucratic exercise.
(2025-12-15). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-15). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-15). Presidency confirms final Madlanga Commission report will be made public. sanews.gov.za Presidency confirms final Madlanga Commission report will be made public | Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya has assured the public that the final report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will be made public. | This comes after revelations that the Commission's interim report will be submitted to the President on Wednesday and will not be released publicly. | "The final report will be made available to the public. The Commission will advise the President on areas that are of national security sensitivity and how those areas will need to be managed. The report is incomplete and the President needs tim…
(2025-12-15). The fight for quality housing is political. greenleft.org.au The fight for quality housing is political | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-15). Iranian Nobel laureate hospitalised twice after 'violent arrest', say family. devdiscourse.com Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi was taken to the hospital emergency room twice after suffering blows from security forces who arrested her on December 12, her family told the Narges Foundation on Monday. The human rights activist won the award whilst in prison in 2023, following her three-decade campaign for women's rights and the abolition of the death penalty in Iran.
(2025-12-15). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-15). Iran strengthening air defense to counter threats: Cmdr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that the country has placed the strengthening of its integrated air defense shield at the core of its strategy to effectively counter potential threats.
(2025-12-15). Socialist Alliance condemns killings at Hanukkah event in Bondi. socialist-alliance.org 
Socialist Alliance expresses its full solidarity with the victims and survivors of the horrific December 14 massacre at Bondi Beach on Gadigal Country.
(2025-12-15). Insights | Former Belarusian Deputy PM: Chinese modernization solves poverty issues other major powers fail to address. ecns.cn Chinese modernization, which puts people's wellbeing at its center, has achieved what other major powers have not — the eradication of absolute poverty, Anatoly Tozik, former Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-12-15). Why Meloni Urges Europe: "Listen to America Now!" thinktank.pk In the shadow of a resurgent Russia and a shifting global order, transatlantic relations are under unprecedented strain. As of December 2025, the United States under President Donald Trump's second term is signaling a retreat from traditional alliances, leaving Europe to grapple with its security future. But are the US and Europe truly growing apart? …
(2025-12-15). MHT CET 2026 Syllabus, Marking Scheme Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' syllabus and marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB groups both) to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2025-12-15). VIDEO: FM Araghchi lays wreath at Victory Monument in Minsk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi paid tribute to those killed in World War II by laying a wreath of flower at the Victory Monument in Minsk.
(2025-12-15). (W.E. Talk) Japanese rhetoric sends dangerous signals, raising alarm over a revival of militarism: experts. ecns.cn "The 21st century will not, cannot be and should not be a repetition of the 20th century. Certainly, the 1.4 billion Chinese people will never accept it," said David Gosset, specialist in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, in an interview with China News Network's West-East Talk, commenting on Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent erroneous remarks on the Taiwan question.
(2025-12-15). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-15). Sunday Science: Star Talk With Special Guest Physicist and Musician Brian Cox. portside.org Sunday Science: Star Talk With Special Guest Physicist and Musician Brian Cox |
(2025-12-15). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-15). "Genocide" as lawfare: Ukraine's accusations against Russia backfiring. infobrics.org Russia has indicted senior Ukrainian officials on genocide charges, and, in parallel, the International Court of Justice has accepted Moscow's counterclaim against Kyiv's genocide accusations. The developments expose how genocide accusations have become tools of lawfare and raise uncomfortable questions about Kyiv's own record in Donbass.
(2025-12-15). From Nowruz to Anime: A cultural talk with Japan's ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — In an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency, Japan's ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, elaborated on the shared cultural ties between Tehran and Tokyo, as well as his experience during his time in Iran.
(2025-12-15). UK Denounces Jimmy Lai Conviction, Urges Immediate Release. moderndiplomacy.eu Britain has condemned the conviction of Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai, calling his prosecution politically motivated. The 78-year-old was found guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong's China-imposed national security law, a charge that carries a possible life sentence. Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper, …
(2025-12-15). Iran's Araghchi in Belarus for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Belarus for official talks with the country's senior leaders, focusing on bilateral, regional, and international cooperation.
(2025-12-15). Karnataka Assembly mourns the demise of its veteran member Shamanur Shivashankarappa. devdiscourse.com The Karnataka Assembly on Monday mourned the demise of 94-year-old veteran member of the House, Shamanur Shivashankarappa.
(2025-12-15). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-15). Opening at Paris Louvre museum delayed as employees discuss possible strike. devdiscourse.com The Paris Louvre museum did not open at 0800 GMT on Monday as usual as staff was meeting to discuss a strike over pay and working conditions, potentially disrupting access for thousands of visitors to the world's most-visited museum. The walkout, if confirmed, will come at a particularly difficult time for the museum, which is still reeling from an October jewel heist worth 88 million euros ($103.31 million) and recent infrastructure problems including a water leak that damaged ancient books.
(2025-12-15). Importance of Afghanistan's Neighbors' Meeting in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — As Afghanistan's crises increasingly affect the wider region, Tehran's first purely regional meeting of Kabul's neighbors signals a clear move toward regional solutions and collective responsibility for stability.
(2025-12-15). Iran ready to foster tech ties, share expertise with Ethiopia. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The head of the Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Hossein Roozbeh, has announced the country's readiness to share knowledge and boost technological cooperation with African countries, particularly Ethiopia.
(2025-12-15). The EU's demographic divide: These countries' population will be roughly the same by 2100. strategic-culture.su In a continent of shrinking and aging populations, a select group of nations stands out for a different reason: stability. This infographic highlights the European countries — including major economies like France, Germany, and the United Kingdom — that are projected to see their populations remain roughly the same by the year 2100. For these countries, the powerful drivers of net migration and relatively stable birth rates are projected to carefully offset the continent-wide trend of demographic decline.
(2025-12-15). Karnataka: Worms found in rice, parents outraged by staff negligence. devdiscourse.com A video showing worms in children's lunch at the Old Ningapura Government School in Koppal Taluk is going viral. School authorities state that rice is distributed by Akshara Dasoha and most likely stored for a long time. Parents and students expressed concerns over the health and hygiene of mid-day meals. After children at Old Ningapura Government School found cooked worms in the hot lunch, they were alarmed and immediately reported the incident to staff and parents.
(2025-12-15). 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.
(2025-12-15). Maharashtra: Vacancies in Colleges, Universities to be filled soon. ummid.com The Maharashtra government said the vacant posts, including that of Lecturers and Assistant Professors, will be filled soon.
(2025-12-15). Two suspected blue light robbers shot and killed. sanews.gov.za Two suspected blue light robbers shot and killed | Two suspected blue light robbers were shot and killed on Sunday following a shootout with the police in Parys, Free State. | It is reported that a team of various police units in Gauteng, including Tactical Response Team, Traffic Airwing, Detectives Tracking Team, Head Office Counter Intelligence and private security companies operationalised intelligence information about a VW Golf 7 vehicle involved in blue light robberies. | The team strategically placed themselves and the vehicle was spotted driving on the R59 road fitted with blue lights. | As police attem…
(2025-12-15). Crackdown seeks to curb finance fraud. ecns.cn China's top judicial authorities are placing a strong emphasis on financial security, pledging to continue their rigorous crackdown on corruption in the sector.
(2025-12-15). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-15). China to enhance strategic mutual trust, advance cooperation with UAE, says Wang Yi. ecns.cn China is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), deepen strategic mutual trust, implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and advance cooperation across all fields to elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to higher levels, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.
(2025-12-15). China to Eliminate Childbirth Costs Nationwide From 2026. moderndiplomacy.eu China's national healthcare security administration has announced that from 2026 it aims to fully cover all policy-approved medical expenses related to childbirth. This includes prenatal checkups and delivery costs, with the goal of ensuring there are no out-of-pocket expenses for families. Several provinces have already introduced similar measures, making childbirth nearly free in some regions. …
(2025-12-15). 'Workers in China have never truly fallen silent': An interview with Workers' Labor Bulletin activists. links.org.au 
Workers' Labor Bulletin members discuss their work and the situation of China's labour force today.
(2025-12-15). Australia vows stricter gun laws after Bondi Beach mass shooting. tehrantimes.com Australia vowed stricter gun laws on Monday as it began mourning victims of its worst mass shooting in almost 30 years, in which police accused a father-and-son duo of killing 15 people at a Jewish celebration at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach, Reuters reported.
(2025-12-15). From Sinai to Seoul: What the Six-Day War Teaches About a Future North Korean Blitzkrieg. moderndiplomacy.eu In June 1967, when the sun was rising over the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, Israeli fighter squadrons skimming through the coastlines at low altitude struck Egyptian airbases with a devastating blow. Within barely a couple of hours, most of the Egyptian air forces were destroyed. Operation Focus was not a mere initiation of the Six-Day War, …
(2025-12-15). Fatemeh Sharif takes charge of Pakistan women's futsal team. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) on Sunday confirmed the appointment of Fatemeh Sharif Noghabi as the head coach of its national women's futsal team.
(2025-12-15). SARB announces non-trading days. sanews.gov.za SARB announces non-trading days | The Reserve Bank has advised market participants that it will be closed for trading and settlement on several public holidays this festive season. ⚪ The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will be closed for trading and settlement on the following official public holidays: | • Tuesday, 16 December 2025 | • Thursday, 25 December 2025 | • Friday, 26 December 2025 and | • Thursday, 1 January 2026 ⚪ "The SARB's open market and foreign exchange transactions have been scheduled to mature and settle on official bus…
(2025-12-15). Global tourist arrivals rise 5% in first nine months of 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – International tourist arrivals rose 5% in the first nine months of 2025 from a year earlier, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to data released by UN Tourism.
(2025-12-15). Thailand Halts Fuel Transit to Laos as Cambodia Border War Escalates. moderndiplomacy.eu Thailand has halted fuel shipments passing through a key border checkpoint with Laos after intelligence suggested supplies were being diverted to Cambodian forces, as fighting between Thailand and Cambodia intensifies. The two neighbours are clashing at multiple points along their 817-kilometre border in what both sides describe as the most severe violence in decades. Despite …
(2025-12-15). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-15). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-15). Non-oil goods worth over $4b exported from Khuzestan in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- As announced by a provincial official, 13.7 million tons of non-oil commodities valued at $4.141 billion were exported from Khuzestan province, in the southwest Iran, during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-Novemebr 21).
(2025-12-15). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-15). America First Global Health Strategy: a framework for co-opting healthcare in Africa? peoplesdispatch.org On December 4,
(2025-12-15). How The US Empire Creates Chaos To Disrupt Multipolarity. popularresistance.org With the return of Donald Trump for his second term, diplomacy increasingly resembles a battlefield, rather than a paved road to cooperation, development, and peace. This is not a problem of one US president, but rather the process of internal decomposition of the US empire, which is seeing its hegemony weakened, and is losing its capacity for influence, the possibility of controlling discourse, and its military supremacy. Therefore, it has to resort to the use of coercive power to try to preserve the geopolitical space it has had until now, because moving toward the globalized world and the world government it p…
(2025-12-15). VIDEO: Autumn rainfall on Hormuz Island. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Autumn rainfall on Hormuz Island has created picturesque scenes across the island, adding to its natural beauty.
(2025-12-15). Father and son behind Bondi mass shooting that killed 15: police. newarab.com 
Two alleged gunmen who killed 15 people at a Jewish celebration in Sydney's Bondi Beach were a father and son, police said on Monday, as Australia mourned victims of its worst gun violence in almost 30 years. | The father, a 50-year-old, was killed at the scene, taking the number of dead to 16, while his 24-year-old son was in critical condition in the hospital, police said at a press conference on Monday. Officials have described the shooting on Sunday as a targeted antisemitic attack. | Forty people remain in hospital following the attack, including two police officers who are in a serious but stable condition,…
(2025-12-15). What your cheap clothes cost the planet. grist.org 
The Atacama desert in Chile is one of the most beautiful and forbidding places on Earth, so dry that it's sometimes used by scientists to test run Mars missions. Most years the area sees less than half a centimeter of rain, but this past September unusually heavy precipitation brought forth a desert bloom, blanketing the ground with delicate purple flowers that disappeared as quickly as they'd appeared. | It was a rare treat for locals used to grimmer ornamentation: Since 2001, colorful mountains of used clothing have been the main feature growing across the Atacama. By the time the largest mound was set on fi…
(2025-12-15). China launches carrier rocket to deploy experimental cargo ship and satellite. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Monday, December 15.
(2025-12-15). Ghosts of the Past: How the Century of Humiliation Shapes Xi Jinping's China. moderndiplomacy.eu Chinese President Xi Jinping, while addressing the dignitaries at the 80th anniversary of China's victory over Japan this September, exclaimed, "History carries the legacy of the past and inspires the future." The history of the 'Century of Humiliation,' the period from 1839 to 1949, indeed carries the legacy on which President Xi's dream of Chinese …
(2025-12-15). Trump's decline into open corruption signals the end of America's authority. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-15). From Probability to Possibility: The Algorithm of Aspire in a Fragmenting Global Order. moderndiplomacy.eu We enter this moment in history with a world order that is no longer merely shifting—it is fragmenting. Institutions that once claimed universality are losing coherence, technological power is concentrated in a few hands, and narratives that once anchored global governance are dissolving into competing epistemologies. In this fractured landscape, the question is no longer …
(2025-12-15). Insights | Former Belarusian Deputy PM: China's development path ensures capital serves the people. ecns.cn China's development path ensures that "capital serves the people, the ordinary individuals, not the other way around," Anatoly Tozik, former Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus, said in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2025-12-15). Iran shakes with 136 earthquakes in a week. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 136 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from December 6 to 12, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
(2025-12-15). The Bible says little about Jesus' childhood — but that didn't stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy 'rascal'. |
(2025-12-15). National cabinet agrees to sweeping overhaul of Australia's gun laws in response to Bondi massacre. |
(2025-12-15). Think you know Hans Christian Andersen? Four experts pick his weirdest fairy tales to read this Christmas. |
(2025-12-15). How can parents talk to their kids about the Bondi terror attack? |
(2025-12-15). View from The Hill: regardless of whether massacre was preventable, Albanese has been found wanting in meeting antisemitism crisis. |
(2025-12-15). How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth. |
(2025-12-15). What's at stake in Trump's executive order aiming to curb state-level AI regulation. |
(2025-12-15). 2025's extreme weather had the jet stream's fingerprints all over it, from flash floods to hurricanes. |
(2025-12-15). Theft is just and war is peace according to the EU. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-15). Coup contagion? A rash of African power grabs suggests copycats are taking note of others' success. |
(2025-12-15). Pandas, pingpong and ancient canals: President Xi's hosting style says a lot about Chinese diplomacy. |
(2025-12-15). Best way for employers to support employees with chronic mental illness is by offering flexibility. |
(2025-12-15). A Colorado guaranteed income program could help families, but the costs are high. |
(2025-12-15). Can scientists detect life without knowing what it looks like? Research using machine learning offers a new way. |
(2025-12-15). In this age of global uncertainty, where in the world can we look for guidance? |
(2025-12-15). Clackers, magnets and water beads: how to avoid a trip to the emergency room this Christmas. |
(2025-12-15). How are dark matter and antimatter different? |
(2025-12-15). Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants — who should pay? |
(2025-12-15). What is Hanukkah and how is it celebrated? |
(2025-12-15). West Bank violence is soaring, fueled by a capitulation of Israeli institutions to settlers' interests. |
(2025-12-15). Donor-advised funds have more money than ever — and direct more of it to politically active charities. |
(2025-12-15). Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back — bigger and more anticompetitive than ever. |
(2025-12-15). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 7- Dec. 13). ecns.cn
(2025-12-15). Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species. |
(2025-12-15). The 'one chatbot per child' model for AI in classrooms conflicts with what research shows: Learning is a social process. |
(2025-12-15). Getting peace right: Why justice needs to be baked into ceasefire agreements — including Ukraine's. |
(2025-12-15). The ten most surprising facts from the 2024 election revealed. |
(2025-12-15). From civil disobedience to networked whistleblowing: What national security truth-tellers reveal in an age of crackdowns. |
(2025-12-15). Russia tests world's first hydrogen-powered all-terrain vehicle. tehrantimes.com
(2025-12-15). How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives. |
(2025-12-15). How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age. |
(2025-12-15). Christmas trees are more expensive than ever in Colorado — what gives? |
(2025-12-15). Dissecting the Grinch: what anatomy reveals about Christmas's most famous villain. |
(2025-12-15). Science has always been marketed, from 18th-century coffeehouse demos of Newton's ideas to today's TikTok explainers. |
(2025-12-15). Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy ‚àí here's why it's important to get help. |
(2025-12-15). Why can someone in suburban Sydney own 6 guns legally? New laws might change that. |
(2025-12-15). Pardons are political, with modern presidents expanding their use. |
(2025-12-15). The price of going home: Christmas boxes and the final return from South Africa to Zimbabwe. |
(2025-12-15). Amadeus: Will Sharpe and Paul Bettany bring Mozart and Salieri to life in this smart and sexy TV remake. |
(2025-12-15). Want to donate blood after Bondi attacks? Here's what you need to know. |
(2025-12-15). Trump administration replaces America 250 quarters honoring abolition and women's suffrage with Mayflower and Gettysburg designs. |
(2025-12-15). Our Country, Then and Now. A Book Review. montanarcc.substack.com
(2025-12-15). Papa León XIV denuncia las prácticas usureras usadas en contra del sur global. strategic-culture.su Mario LETTIERI y Paolo RAIMONDI (Desde Roma) | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En la reciente audiencia con el Consejo Nacional Antiusura, que cel…
(2025-12-15). Dupla cubana Gómez y Veranes conquista plata en la final del Tour Norceca 2025. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana integrada por Damián Gómez y Eblis Veranes concluyó su participación en el NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals 2025 con la medalla de plata, tras caer en la final masculina ante los canadienses Samuel Schachter y Jonathan Pickett.
(2025-12-15). Cocodrilos silencian a Granma y se acercan a la cima en jornada de la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Con pitcheo de acero y zarpazos oportunos, los Cocodrilos de Matanzas silenciaron hoy 3-0 a Granma en Bayamo y quedaron a juego y medio de la cima de la 64 Serie Nacional cubana de Béisbol. La escuadra de Armando Ferrer capitalizó una jornada propicia, marcada por los tropiezos de los líderes Leñadores de Las Tunas.
(2025-12-15). Papa León XIV denuncia las prácticas usureras usadas en contra del sur global. strategic-culture.su Mario LETTIERI y Paolo RAIMONDI (Desde Roma) | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | En la reciente audiencia con el Consejo Nacional Antiusura, que cel…
(2025-12-15). Dupla cubana Gómez y Veranes conquista plata en la final del Tour Norceca 2025. cubadebate.cu La dupla cubana integrada por Damián Gómez y Eblis Veranes concluyó su participación en el NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tour Finals 2025 con la medalla de plata, tras caer en la final masculina ante los canadienses Samuel Schachter y Jonathan Pickett.
(2025-12-15). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol anuncia cambios en la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol anunció cambios en el reglamento de la actual serie 64 de ese deporte, en cuanto a los juegos no celebrados, sellados y para las etapas de play off. La nota enviada a los medios precisa que la decisión responde a la cantidad de partidos no efectuados, y ha tenido en cuenta los compromisos internacionales a enfrentar a partir del 23 de enero del 2026.
(2025-12-15). Comisión Nacional de Béisbol anuncia cambios en la 64 SNB. cubadebate.cu La Comisión Nacional de Beisbol anunció cambios en el reglamento de la actual serie 64 de ese deporte, en cuanto a los juegos no celebrados, sellados y para las etapas de play off. La nota enviada a los medios precisa que la decisión responde a la cantidad de partidos no efectuados, y ha tenido en cuenta los compromisos internacionales a enfrentar a partir del 23 de enero del 2026.
(2025-12-15). "El ALBA continuará siendo espacio esencial de solidaridad y digna resistencia" cubadebate.cu Intervención de Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la XXV Cumbre de la Alianza Bolivariana para los pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos.
(2025-12-15). "El ALBA continuará siendo espacio esencial de solidaridad y digna resistencia" cubadebate.cu Intervención de Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la XXV Cumbre de la Alianza Bolivariana para los pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos.
(2025-12-15). Honduras: Consejero Electoral Marlon Ochoa denuncia opacidad y pide claridad en el recuento electoral. cubadebate.cu El proceso electoral en Honduras enfrenta una grave crisis de credibilidad debido a las serias inconsistencias detectadas en el escrutinio de votos. Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE), levantó una voz de alarma, denunciando que existe una intención de limitar la revisión de las actas presidenciales.
(2025-12-15). El Contexto Histórico de la Retórica de la PM Takaichi Sobre la 'Situación Que Amenaza La Supervivencia' Desde la Alianza Anglo-Japonesa Hasta AUKUS. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-15). El Contexto Histórico de la Retórica de la PM Takaichi Sobre la 'Situación Que Amenaza La Supervivencia' Desde la Alianza Anglo-Japonesa Hasta AUKUS. globalizacion.ca
(2025-12-15). A história dos muàßulmanos mostra que a teologia importa para a ciência. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-15). A história dos muàßulmanos mostra que a teologia importa para a ciência. strategic-culture.su
(2025-12-14). Israel is recycling an old colonial plan in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's statement that the "Yellow Line" dividing Gaza will be Israel's new border shows that Israel's plan in Gaza follows its history of redrawing its borders through ethnic cleansing and land grabs.
(2025-12-14). UN opposes 'Israeli' declaration of yellow line as border. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The United Nations on Tuesday opposed reports that 'Israel' has unilaterally declared a new border in Gaza following statements by 'Israeli' military chief Eyal Zamir.
(2025-12-14). Hamas Confirms Commander Killed by Israeli Airstrike Targeting Car in Gaza City. news.antiwar.com Hamas confirmed on Sunday that an Israeli airstrike in Gaza a day earlier killed Raed Saad, one of its senior commanders, as Israel continues violating the ceasefire by launching attacks in the Strip. Saad was killed by a missile strike on a car in Gaza City, which killed three of his associates and wounded at …
(2025-12-14). US presses 70 countries to join Gaza stabilisation force. newarab.com 
The US State Department is seeking to assemble a multinational force of around 10,000 soldiers from dozens of countries as part of its Washington has reportedly sent formal requests to around 70 nations it hopes to recruit troops from, but so far has had little success, officials told The Wall St…
(2025-12-14). A Tax Deductible Donation in a Time of Crisis. consortiumnews.com The world is in deep crisis: genocides in Gaza and Sudan; nuclear war lurking over Ukraine; civil rights eviscerated across the West and a disinforming media obscuring it all to shield the responsible. CN is here to help. CN at 30…
(2025-12-14). Economics Expert Katiuska López: Venezuela Is Undergoing a Total Functional Transformation in Its Economy. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently highlighted the role of the National Council for Productive Economy in driving the growth of a new, self-sustaining economy. | During a meeting on Friday, December 13, which brought together the government, the banking sector, and representatives of the country's main business chambers, he presented the year-end gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 9%, surpassing the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projections and marking 18 consecutive quarters of sustained economic growth. | The president emphasized the urgency of "fine-tuni…
(2025-12-14). Venezuela: Casting off Illusions, Preparing for Struggle. orinocotribune.com By Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network — Dec 10, 2025 | Drawing on a history of resistance, Afro-Venezuelan organizations are mobilizing their communities to meet the threat of military action by the Trump administration and calling on the people of the U.S. to act on behalf of human rights. | The Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network (ROA) and the Regional Articulation of Afrodescendants of Latin America and the Caribbean (ARAAC), Afrodescendant organizations born from anti-imperialist social change processes and anti-neocolonial struggles at the dawn of the twenty-first century, carry the dignity and sov…
(2025-12-14). Comienza desde Venezuela XXV Cumbre Virtual del Alba-TCP. cubadebate.cu Este domingo, 14 de diciembre, desde el emblemático Salón Batalla de Boyacá del Palacio de Miraflores, el presidente de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro Moros, inició la XXV Cumbre Virtual de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de América- Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (Alba-TCP), a propósito de los 21 años de su creación.
(2025-12-14). 26-year-old from W. Bank latest Palestinian death in Israel jail. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). A winter's grip: Belarus digs out after snowstorm. eng.belta.by Utility crews are working around the clock to ensure the safety and mobility of pedestrians and drivers, with the street and road network under constant monitoring.
(2025-12-14). San Jose Starbucks Worker Shares Perspective On Strike. popularresistance.org San Jose, CA — Since the start of December, the Starbucks Workers' Union (SBWU) has been on a national strike. In what has been dubbed the "Red Cup Rebellion," the aim of the workers has been to disrupt the Starbucks corporation during one of its traditionally most busy times, the holiday season. | In San Jose, the SBWU has voted to join the strike. Devasya Kumar, a barista and strike captain of the Capitol Square Mall Starbucks location, shared his store's experience in participating in the strike. He captains the evening picket line. His store has shut down completely.
(2025-12-14). Constructing Shalamcheh-Basra railway to be finished next yr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) —The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, has said the construction operation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway will be complected before the termination of Arbaeen rituals of next year in 2026.
(2025-12-14). Serbian Misconceptions About the December 1st Act (1918) Proclaiming the Creation of Yugoslavia. globalresearch.ca There are several obvious misconceptions about the act of proclaiming the creation of Yugoslavia, or the so-called unification in Belgrade on December 1st, 1918…
(2025-12-14). Muslim dad who disarmed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero. newarab.com 
A Muslim bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man who opened fire and killed 12 people at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a hero. | The man, identified as Sydney local Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, was taken to the hospital after being shot twice in the incident. | Footage circulating on social media shows him in a car park wearing a white shirt, before he runs up to a man in a dark shirt who is holding a rifle. He then tackles the armed man from behind, wrenching the rifle from him with his hands before pointing the gun back at him…
(2025-12-14). Rachel Reeves: a genocide-denying, austerity-wielding, donor-hugging neoliberal butcher in socialist drag. thecanary.co Rachel Reeves. When she's not telling lies on a curriculum vitae, and wilfully squeezing the last few pennies out of disabled people, rather than hammering the living shit out of Britain's 156 billionaires, she is showing up at a Labour Friends of Israel lunch to deliver an oath to empire, declaring herself an "unapologetic Zionist" […] | By
(2025-12-14). Latvian refugee family shares what they love about Belarus. eng.belta.by After receiving refugee status, the Samuls bought a house in a village and are now settling into their new life. Reflecting on their impressions, Roman Samul noted that their experience mirrors that of others who have moved to the "blue-eyed country."
(2025-12-14). Robin Ince quits Infinite Monkey Cage over BBC censorship. thecanary.co Comedian and writer Robin Ince has announced his resignation from the award-winning and long-running BBC Radio 4 science show The Infinite Monkey Cage over the BBC's restrictions on free speech imposed to protect far-right figures and opinions. Ince had made the popular show with co-presenter Brian Cox since 2009. In a message "From the desk […] | By
(2025-12-14). Nepal's Indigenous communities pay the highest price for their part in the organized illegal wildlife trade. globalvoices.org 
Most of the world's trafficked animals are smuggled to China and Southeast AsiaOriginally published on This article was submitted as part…
(2025-12-14). The Empire Is Scrambling to Fully Dominate Latin America, and Other Notes. orinocotribune.com 
(2025-12-14). ISIS ally of Julani kills US troops in Syria. thecanary.co 
An ally of ISIS-linked Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa — AKA al-Julani — has killed two US soldiers and a civilian in an ambush in Syria, as well as wounding three other US troops. Al-Julani, who has previously been part of both al-Qaeda and ISIS, was invited to the UK by Keir Starmer in May 2025. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Netanyahu Uses Bondi Beach Massacre To Attack Australian Prime Minister's Support for a Palestinian State. news.antiwar.com In the wake of the shooting that targeted Jews celebrating Hannukkah in Bondi Beach, Australia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over his support of a Palestinian state. "On August 17, about four months ago, I sent Prime Minister Albanese of Australia a letter in which I gave him warning …
(2025-12-14). Israeli troops kill man after alleged attempted W. Bank attack. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a 23-year-old man in the The Palestinian health ministry reported the death of Muhammad Wael al-Sharouf, "who was shot by (Israeli) forces north" of the city of The Israeli military claimed earlier on Sunday that its forces had "eliminated a terrorist who attempted to stab them in the area of Hebron".
(2025-12-14). 'Actions match words', says Belarusian MP on win-win deals with Washington. eng.belta.by According to the parliamentarian, the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash demonstrates a constructive and pragmatic stance from the American leadership, to which Belarus is responding with reciprocal steps.
(2025-12-14). Is Mexico Imposing a Massive Tariff Hike on China? 5 Facts About the New Import-Export Reform. orinocotribune.com Mexico and China have entered a trade dispute following the approval of the new General Import and Export Tax Law, proposed by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. | The tariff changes, which Mexico supports and China opposes, were approved this week by the Mexican Congress, capping a year marked by US President Donald Trump's global trade war. Trump has repeatedly threatened both Mexico and China with tariffs and has acknowledged his interest in diminishing China's influence in Latin America. | According to Sheinbaum, the reform represents the prelude to the renegotiation of the free trade agreement be…
(2025-12-14). Thailand declares curfew as Cambodia boarder fighting spreads. newarab.com 
Thailand also announced its first civilian death in a week of fighting. | The Southeast Asian neighbours have resorted to arms several times this year since a Cambodian soldier…
(2025-12-14). Interview From Underground With Liberated Filton 24 Prisoner Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough. orinocotribune.com By Calla Mairead Walsh — Dec 11, 2025 | I had the great honor of interviewing Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough, a humble professional revolutionary, one of the Filton 24 who For…
(2025-12-14). Why are US National Guardsman getting killed in Syria? responsiblestatecraft.org Washington tells us (but not very often, certainly not very clearly), that the U.S. continues to have military boots on the ground in Syria because of ISIS.But the killing of two Iowa National Guardsman and wounding of three others
(2025-12-14). Flu is the worst it's been in decades so wear a bloody mask FFS. thecanary.co It's not often we agree with Loose Women here at the Canary. But a discussion on the show on Thursday 11 December around the flu stopped us in our tracks. Panelist Judi Love commented on the fact that she'd had some time off and was exhausted. She shared that for the last month she's been […] | By
(2025-12-14). Sunday Taquitos "Your papers, please." lataco.com Not another Kavanaugh Stop! Sunday Taquitos! Art by Ivan Ehlers.
(2025-12-14). Strictly Come Canary, week twelve: Balvinder misses out on the final. thecanary.co Somehow we've reached the bloody Strictly Come Dancing semi-final? That's right, next week is the big final. While it has at times felt like a chore getting through this series of Strictly, I actually can't believe it's nearly over. But our couples still have to fight for their place. And with two dances each this […] | By
(2025-12-14). Lukashenko sends gifts to Trump and First Lady Melania. eng.belta.by For Melania Trump, the head of state chose an exquisite piece of jewelry crafted in the shape of Belarusian cornflowers. Among the gifts for the U.S. first couple was also an icon of Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, a saint widely venerated in the United States.
(2025-12-14). Polanski tops leader poll after backing refugees as Starmer sinks. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK's most popular party leader, according to a new poll by Opinium. The rating comes from data gathered shortly after Polanski spoke out in favour of desperate refugees arriving in the UK by boat, a strong contrast with Nigel Farage's Reform, Kemi Badenoch's Tories and Keir Starmer's Labour. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Brown University Shooting Suspect Remains At Large-What Is A Mass Shooting? A Look At 2025 College Campus Shooting In US. menafn.com (MENAFN – Live Mint) Authorities in Rhode Island were actively looking for a suspect following a shooting at Brown University in Providence that left two people dead and eight others critically …
(2025-12-14). Sixteen dead after shooting at Australia's Bondi beach. newarab.com 
Sixteen people were killed after a shooting on Sunday at Emergency responders rushed another 29 people to various hospitals from the beach, one of the biggest tourist draws in Australia's largest city, said New South Wales police. | Police declared the shooting a "terrorist incident" and revealed they had found suspected "improvised explosive devices" in a vehi…
(2025-12-14). GDC Survey Indicates Over Half of U.S. Game Workers Want To Join a Union. portside.org GDC Survey Indicates Over Half of U.S. Game Workers Want To Join a Union |
(2025-12-14). No contact with Iran Nobel winner since arrest: supporters. newarab.com 
There has been no contact with Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi since Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel prize, was detained Friday after addressing a memorial ceremony in the eastern city of Mashhad for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead earlier this month. | According to Mashhad prosecutor Hassan Hemmatifar, 38 people were arrested at the ceremony including Mo…
(2025-12-14). Belarus' Federation of Trade Unions, Russia's Federation of Independent Trade Unions expanding ties. eng.belta.by The Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus is expanding cooperation with the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia, BelTA learned from the press service of the Federation of Trade Unions of Belarus.
(2025-12-14). Dental Insurance: What's Covered and What's Not. moguldom.com Around 293 million Americans had access to dental insurance coverage in 2022, according to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP).1 This is encouraging news, since some research has shown a link between having coverage and visiting the dentist.2 Having dental insurance coverage can keep people motivated to see the dentist for regular check-ups and …
(2025-12-14). Professor explains why the Ukraine conflict and EU split benefit Britain. eng.belta.by Britain has long ceased to be a U.S. ally and has instead become an orchestrator of the Ukraine conflict, Elena Ponomareva, Doctor of Political Science, Professor at MGIMO (Moscow State Institute of International Relations), said.
(2025-12-14). Flash floods kill 21 people in Morocco's Safi. newarab.com 
At least 21 people were killed in The floods also injured 32 people, and most of them have left the hospital, authorities said in a statement. | One hour of heavy rain was enough to flood homes and shops in the old town of Safi,
(2025-12-14). Belarus-China military-technical cooperation gains new substance. eng.belta.by Military-technical cooperation between Belarus and China has gained new substance, the State Authority for Military Industry announced following a working visit to China by a Belarusian delegation.
(2025-12-14). A family that fled Latvia: Starting a new life in Belarus. eng.belta.by Roman Samul described the period following his relocation as a difficult one: "Like all migrants, we had to go through the legalization process, but my situation was somewhat unique because I was forced to leave Latvia. The wait for my status was filled with anxiety, so I kept wondering, 'Will I get it or not?'"
(2025-12-14). We're Making 'Tax the Rich' More Than a Slogan. progressivehub.net MAX PAGE | LABOR NOTES…
(2025-12-14). Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor. newarab.com 
The giant alabaster statues, known as the
(2025-12-14). Ethiopian delegation visits Iran defense achievements fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Ethiopian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to the exhibition of Iran's defense industry achievements on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). ELN shuts down parts of Colombia in "protest against Trump's neocolonial plan" colombiareports.com Guerrilla group ELN ordered a 72-hour lockdown in some of Colombia's largest cities and regions under their control in protest against the "threats of an imperialist intervention in our country" by US President Donald Trump. The lockdown ordered by the ELN's central command began on Sunday 6AM and will be lifted on Wednesday 6AM,according to …
(2025-12-14). The Telegraph's meltdown over the mansion tax is an actual comedy roadshow. thecanary.co 
In the November budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a mansion tax on properties worth £2m or more. And the Telegraph has been up in arms ever since in a sob story that, judging by Facebook comments, most people find utterly hilarious. The mansion tax From 2028, owners of properties valued between £2m and £2.5m will […] | By
(2025-12-14). Israel Kills Three, Including Municipal Council Member, in Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israel continues to escalate their airstrikes against southern Lebanon, with growing talk of a new "large-scale" war against Lebanon potentially in the offing. Sunday, at least three more people were killed in Israeli strikes, and one wounded. The first incident was in Yater, where the strike targeted a motorcycle, killing one person and wounding another. …
(2025-12-14). Alabama Begs Supreme Court to Make It Easier to Execute People With Intellectual Disabilities. theintercept.com 
The bizarre oral argument in Hamm v. Smith shows how decades of case law rooted in science is now under siege at the high court.
(2025-12-14). As Tenants Organize, Landlords Embrace Old-School Union-Busting. popularresistance.org When a group of renters at New Haven, Connecticut's Sunset Ridge apartments gathered last month to announce they had formed a tenants union, they were interrupted by some uninvited guests. | Since September, Sunset Ridge tenant organizers had been going door-to-door speaking with neighbors about their living conditions, including persistent mold that's the likely culprit behind a spate of respiratory illnesses in the 312-unit building. With the help of the Connecticut Tenants Union (CTTU), a statewide union of renters, the group collected signatures from more than 160 residents‚Äâ—‚&A…
(2025-12-14). Ukraine's Zelensky drops NATO ambition as peace talks begin. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). Drone strike in southern Sudan kills 6 UN peacekeepers. newarab.com 
A drone strike hit a The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of "The situatio…
(2025-12-14). Firsthand details: Lukashenko's warning to the U.S. and the purpose of Coale's Belarus trip. eng.belta.by Belarus and the United States are striving to fully normalize bilateral relations, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Valentin Rybakov said in an interview with the First News Channel.
(2025-12-14). 9 African migrants freeze to death near Morocco-Algeria border. newarab.com 
Exposure to freezing temperatures near Morocco's border with Algeria killed nine African migrants, a tragedy that rights groups in the North African country called deeply concerning and a violation of the right to freedom of movement. | The bodies of seven men and two women were found in Ras Asfour, a remote mountainous Moroccan area known for its plunging temperatures in winter, the Moroccan Association of Human Rights said Saturday in a statement. | "They died from extreme cold, which their exhausted bodies could not withstand," it said. | One of the migrants was from Guinea, the group said. The rest were from…
(2025-12-14). Attorney-General Rowland To Repay Some Travel Money Cost Of Government's Battery Subsidy Scheme Explodes. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) As the expenses affairs continues to roll through the Albanese government like a wrecking ball, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will repay some of the $21,685 she …
(2025-12-14). MFA releases update on Belarusians injured in road accident in Poland. eng.belta.by There were no fatalities. Fourteen Belarusian citizens sustained minor to moderate injuries. They were hospitalized, and are receiving the necessary medical care across five healthcare facilities in Rzeszów.
(2025-12-14). Gunman Who Killed Three Americans in Syria Was Member of Syrian Government's Security Forces. news.antiwar.com The gunman who killed two members of the Iowa National Guard and an American civilian interpreter in an attack in Palmyra, central Syria, on Saturday was a member of the Syrian government's security forces, according to the Syrian Interior Ministry. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) first reported that the attacker was a member …
(2025-12-14). The real reason the economy has just contracted will be lost on Rachel Reeves. thecanary.co Growth is the mantra of politicians like Rachel Reeves. But it's actually the current ideology of neoliberalism that is curtailing growth. The real reason the economy contracted by 0.1% in September and October is economic inequality, which is caused by austerity and privatisation — neoliberalism. Low demand In the UK, the Office for National Statistics […] | By
(2025-12-14). Iran to firmly back Hezbollah as main pillar of Resistance. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for the International Affairs, says that Iran will decisively support Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement as it is at the core of Resistance Front.
(2025-12-14). Policía de tránsito en China adopta gafas de IA para identificar vehículos en segundos. cubadebate.cu En una muestra más del creciente uso de tecnología avanzada para la gestión pública, la Policía de la ciudad china de Changsha ha comenzado a equipar a sus efectivos de tránsito con gafas de inteligencia artificial (IA), según reportan medios locales. Este innovador dispositivo permite a los agentes obtener información completa sobre un vehículo en apenas uno o dos segundos.
(2025-12-14). Policía de tránsito en China adopta gafas de IA para identificar vehículos en segundos. cubadebate.cu En una muestra más del creciente uso de tecnología avanzada para la gestión pública, la Policía de la ciudad china de Changsha ha comenzado a equipar a sus efectivos de tránsito con gafas de inteligencia artificial (IA), según reportan medios locales. Este innovador dispositivo permite a los agentes obtener información completa sobre un vehículo en apenas uno o dos segundos.
(2025-12-14). La gran corrupción de la OTAN, edición 2025. strategic-culture.su Ucrania sigue presionando para unirse a la Alianza, así como a la UE, está prácticamente planificada la eutanasia. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2025-12-14). Reino Unido envia paraquedistas para a Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Pela primeira vez, o governo do Reino Unido reconheceu oficialmente a morte de um soldado britânico na Ucrânia. A admissà£o de Londres de que cidadà£os britânicos està£o destacados na Ucrânia deixa muitas perguntas sem resposta, já que o Reino Unido …
(2025-12-14). Brasileños protestan en masa contra ley que reduciría penas de condenados por asalto golpista. cubadebate.cu Bajo la consigna unificadora " °Ninguna amnistía a los golpistas!", las protestas se desarrollaron en metrópolis como Sà£o Paulo, Río de Janeiro, Brasilia y Belo Horizonte. En Sà£o Paulo, los ciudadanos se congregaron en la emblemática Avenida Paulista, mientras que en la capital federal, Brasilia, la marcha se dirigió hacia la sede del Congreso Nacional.
(2025-12-14). La gran corrupción de la OTAN, edición 2025. strategic-culture.su Ucrania sigue presionando para unirse a la Alianza, así como a la UE, está prácticamente planificada la eutanasia. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2025-12-14). 'Os EUA deveriam sair da OTAN' Deputado republicano. globalresearch.ca Profundas mudanàßas políticas parecem estar em curso nos EUA. Uma crescente postura crítica em relaàßà£o à OTAN e à política externa americana tradicional está emergindo — mesmo dentro do próprio sistema político bipartidário, particularmente no Partido Republicano. Isso levou a …
(2025-12-14). Reino Unido envia paraquedistas para a Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Pela primeira vez, o governo do Reino Unido reconheceu oficialmente a morte de um soldado britânico na Ucrânia. A admissà£o de Londres de que cidadà£os britânicos està£o destacados na Ucrânia deixa muitas perguntas sem resposta, já que o Reino Unido …
(2025-12-14). Brasileños protestan en masa contra ley que reduciría penas de condenados por asalto golpista. cubadebate.cu Bajo la consigna unificadora " °Ninguna amnistía a los golpistas!", las protestas se desarrollaron en metrópolis como Sà£o Paulo, Río de Janeiro, Brasilia y Belo Horizonte. En Sà£o Paulo, los ciudadanos se congregaron en la emblemática Avenida Paulista, mientras que en la capital federal, Brasilia, la marcha se dirigió hacia la sede del Congreso Nacional.
(2025-12-14). Muslim hero tackles Bondi Beach gunman yet Netanyahu claimed he was Jewish. thecanary.co Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that a heroic Jewish bystander saved Jewish lives during the Bondi Beach massacre by tackling one of the gunmen. In fact, the man who made the heroic intervention is a Muslim of Levantine descent who was shot twice in the process. Ahmed El Ahmed, from Idlib in Syria according […] | By