tradewindsnews.com (2025-12-05). Venezuela edges up oil exports as US pressure looms
Shipments rose 3% to 921,000 barrels per day in November, the third-highest monthly average so far this year.
(2025-12-05). Several nations boycott Eurovision over Gaza genocide. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands and Slovenia announced they would not take part in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, after it was decided Israel would be allowed to compete.
(2025-12-05). In blood-soaked Israel-Palestine, the dangerous status quo of before October 7 has returned. haaretz.com U.S. President Trump promises Hamas disarmament and IDF withdrawal from Gaza are on the horizon — but ultimately, the fate of Israelis and Palestinians is now in the hands of Gulf monarchs…
(2025-12-05). Israel Boosts 2026 Defence Budget to $34 Billion Despite Gaza Ceasefire. moderndiplomacy.eu Israel has set its 2026 defence budget at 112 billion shekels ($34.6 billion), significantly higher than earlier drafts. The decision comes as the cabinet debates next year's broader national budget a process that must conclude by March to avoid triggering new elections. The increase follows a costly year of military operations in Gaza and along …
commondreams.org (2025-12-05). Genocide Backer and Narcissist Donald J. Trump Puts His Name on 'US Institute of Peace' The signs on the building of the United States Institute of Peace were changed overnight to include "Donald J. Trump," adding the name of the sitting US president who, among other examples of warmongering and war-making, has openly supported the Israeli genocide in Gaza, bombed Iran, sent an aircraft carrier strike group to threaten Venezuela, and ordered the extrajudicial killings of over 80 people aboard boats in the Caribbean and Pacific in recent months.
orinocotribune.com (2025-12-05). Interfaith Leaders in New York Call for Peace and Condemn US Aggression Against Venezuela – Orinoco Tribune – News and opinion pieces about Venezuela and beyond
Interfaith leaders, community members, and elected officials in New York held a peace vigil in Brooklyn, New York to demand that the United States pursue a diplomatic solution in Venezuela, and repudiated the growing threat by the Trump administration to carry out a military intervention in the country.
(2025-12-05). Israeli-backed militia leader killed in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The occupying Israeli regime suffered a setback after its most prominent militia leader was killed in Gaza.
(2025-12-05). IDF officer who fought on Oct. 7 dies by suicide. haaretz.com After the Hamas attack, Tomas Adzgauskas fought in the Gaza Strip and was discharged in April 2024. Haaretz has identified 15 soldiers who died by suicide since the war began, due to mental health issues linked to their military service…
(2025-12-05). Israel awaits return of final captive from Gaza amid fragile peace deal. aljazeera.com Ran Gvili is now the last captive in Gaza after Hamas returned the body of Thai agriculture worker Sudthisak Rinthalak.
(2025-12-05). Who controls the Rafah crossing? aljazeera.com Gaza once had seven border crossings to the outside world. Now it has two, and both are blocked by Israel.
(2025-12-05). Microsoft Faces Reckoning For Assisting Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting on December 5, Microsoft is coming under mounting pressure to reconsider its relationship with the Israeli military, which has used the tech giant's products to carry out the genocide in Gaza and ethnic cleansing of the West Bank. | In an open letter to the company released on Tuesday, December 2, an international coalition of legal aid groups said Microsoft and its executives potentially face legal liability for "aiding and abetting … atrocity crimes" committed by the Israeli military against Palestinian civilians. | "Over the last few months, it has become exceedingly…
(2025-12-05). CNN Partners With a Gambling App That Lets You Wager on Starvation in Gaza. truthout.org Consistent with the United States' continued slide into an economy powered almost entirely by LLM slop, financialization, and ever-pervasive exploitative gambling, "prediction market app" Kalshi "entered into an official partnership" with CNN this week to bring their "data to CNN's journalism across its television, digital and social channels." Soon, CNN will run live odds on world events where… |
(2025-12-05). Israeli PM Netanyahu names aide Roman Gofman as next Mossad chief | Gaza. hindustantimes.com Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his close aide and military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, as the next chief of Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency. Gofman, a decorated veteran and "iron-fist" advocate on Gaza, will replace David Barnea in June next year. The Prime Minister's Office praised Gofman's "courage and professionalism," recalling his actions on October 7, 2023, when he rushed to battle Hamas fighters in Israel's south and was seriously wounded. Watch for details…
(2025-12-05). Go Tell It on the Mountain: Genocide is Wrong. counterpunch.org 
Israel and its partners continue to wage genocide against the Palestinian people. Those who, so far, have survived the hideous attacks since October 7, 2023, now face ongoing jeopardy. Hemmed in by yet another military border, over two million Palestinians in "East Gaza" live amid rubble, unexploded ordnance, decaying corpses, starvation conditions, and the uncertainties
(2025-12-05). Deliberate Contradiction: How the West Plays Dumb and Kills People in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
First, let's dissect this puzzle. On February 29, 2024, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent shockwaves when he informed lawmakers in the House Armed Services Committee that over 25,000 Palestinian women and children had been killed by Israel in Gaza up to that date. Austin, the military chief of the Biden Administration, delivered a fact
(2025-12-05). International Workers Build 'People's Embargo' Against Israeli Genocide. popularresistance.org From the docks of Oakland to the ports of Morocco, from Italian logistics hubs to South African coal mines, an international movement is taking shape to do what governments have refused: Cut off the flow of weapons and fuel sustaining Israel's assault on Gaza. | On Nov. 22, labor organizers, Palestinian activists, and anti-war campaigners from six countries gathered online to launch the People's Embargo for Palestine — a coordinated effort to leverage workers' power at critical chokepoints in the global military supply chain. The webinar brought together a veteran of the anti-apartheid struggle with a new g…
(2025-12-05). Images of Epstein's private Caribbean island released. ecns.cn U.S. House Democrats on the Oversight Committee on Wednesday released photos and videos of Jeffrey Epstein's home on the private Caribbean island, where the billionaire was accused of trafficking underage girls for sex.
(2025-12-05). Venezuela, Wars of Aggression, and Nuremberg Law. counterpunch.org 
"To initiate a war of aggression is not only an international crime, it is the supreme international crime differing from other war crimes in that it contains within itself the accumulated evil of the whole." These words, spoken by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson at the opening of the Nuremberg Military Tribunal of Nazi war criminals,
(2025-12-05). Resistance builds within the United States against Trump's drive to war with Venezuela. peoplesdispatch.org The US government has continued to accelerate its drive to war with Venezuela. While rumors circulate about phone calls and possible talks between US President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, in tandem, the US head of state has continued to launch bizarre and illegal threats and accusations against the South American nation. On Saturday, November 29, Trump
(2025-12-05). Venezuela, History, and the Futile Quest for Regime Change. counterpunch.org Philosophers from Immanuel Kant to George Santayana warned that history repeats itself because we fail to heed its lessons. So it is with the Trump administration and its plan for regime change in Venezuela. Even if it succeeds in ousting Nicolás Maduro, the result will almost certainly mirror the failures of Afghanistan and Iraq under the Bush and Biden administrations.
(2025-12-05). Italian workers' general strike backs Palestine, Venezuela. workers.org 
On Nov. 28 following a call by the grassroots union Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), Italian workers held a 24-hour general strike that limited airline flights and train travel within Italy and disrupted work. The next day many strikers joined the mass demonstration in Rome for the International Day of . . . |
(2025-12-05). Venezuela leads UN meeting against sanctions and denounces their use as weapons of war. radiohc.cu More than a third of humanity, encompassing more than 76 countries, has its right to development "strangled" by illegal policies that can only be described as part of a "calculated campaign of maximum cruelty," denounced Venezuela's representative to the UN, Samuel Moncada, this Thursday, December 4. | On the occasion of the first commemoration of the International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures, and on behalf of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations, Moncada described these practices as "weapons of economic warfare" and a "systematic attack on the right to development."
(2025-12-05). Trump's War on 'Narcoterrorism' Is a Smokescreen. progressive.org The Trump Administration's recent bombings off the coast of Venezuela signal a return to Cold War-era military aggression.
(2025-12-05). US Lawmakers File Resolution To Block Trump's War In Venezuela. popularresistance.org US lawmakers filed a resolution on 3 December that would block a US military attack on Venezuela unless it can win congressional approval. | The move, initiated by a group of Democratic and Republican Senators, came in response to repeated statements by US President Donald Trump in recent days claiming that a land invasion of the Latin American nation to combat drug traffickers would begin "very soon." | The president claims, without evidence, that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro heads a criminal cartel trafficking drugs by boat to the US.
(2025-12-05). Cubanos rinden tributo a Fidel en noveno aniversario de su sepelio. radiohc.cu Miles de cubanos acudieron este jueves hasta el monolito que atesora las cenizas del líder histórico de la Revolución cubana, Fidel Castro Ruz (1926-2016), para rendirle tributo, a nueve años de su sepelio en el cementerio Santa Ifigenia, de Santiago de Cuba. | Desde la Plaza de la Revolución Mayor General Antonio Maceo Grajales, transitaron por la Avenida Patria y llegaron hasta el camposanto, como reedición de la peregrinación popular que el 4 de Diciembre de 2016, acompañó las exequias del Comandante en su último trayecto. | Jóvenes, estudiantes, militares y civiles, combatientes de la Revolución cubana y el p…
(2025-12-05). Inside Coca-Cola's Multi-Billion Dollar Theft Of Trade Secrets. popularresistance.org Since 2004, as part of the Campaign to Stop Killer Coke, I have attended Coca-Cola's annual meetings of shareholders to confront The Coca-Cola Company's chief executives and board members over the company's involvement in horrific human rights abuses and other criminal behavior. | These meetings often became confrontational and tense. I was violently attacked from behind while standing at the microphone raising issues of Coca-Cola's complicity in deadly human rights abuses perpetrated against union leaders in Colombia. The assailants turned out to be Wilmington, Delaware police dressed in plain clothes moonlighti…
(2025-12-05). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-05). Putin, Modi agree to expand and widen India-Russia trade, strengthen friendship. geo.tv 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Premier office, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, India, on December 5, 2025. — X/ @narendramodiPutin pledges uninterrupted fuel supplies, nuclear cooperation.Russia, India adopt economic cooperation plan…
(2025-12-05). Missouri Court Orders Clearer Wording on GOP Measure to Undo Abortion Rights. truthout.org An appeals court in Missouri has ordered the rewording of a misleading explainer for a Republican-backed ballot measure that aims to undo a previously passed initiative that expanded abortion and reproductive rights in the state. The order from the three-judge panel within Missouri's Western District of Appeals represents the second time in just a few months that the explanation accompanying… |
(2025-12-05). Tehran derby ends in goalless stalemate: 2025/26 PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams shared in a goalless draw on Matchweek 12 of the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Friday.
(2005-12-25). Prolific Kane and Undav face off as Bayern head to Stuttgart. tribune.com.pk 
League leaders Bayern Munich travel to Stuttgart on Saturday, setting the scene for a battle between the Bundesliga's two in-form goal getters: Harry Kane and Deniz Undav. | With 14 goals in 12 league matches this season, England captain Kane is once again scoring better than a goal a game for the Bavarian giants. | In Stuttgart's corner, Germany striker Undav has roared back into form in recent weeks. In his past six games in all competitions, the 29-year-old has eight goals and two assists. | The one-time Brighton forward is averaging two goals a game in his past three Bundesliga matches. | Undav is scoring…
(2025-12-05). Ancient Tea Horse Road: A testament to collaboration among diverse ethnic groups. ecns.cn Today, fresh tea from a thousand miles away can be delivered the next day. However, about thirteen centuries ago, to accomplish this, it required couriers to travel for about half a year along the Ancient Tea Horse Road — a testament to how commerce persisted even across the most challenging terrain and geographical obstacles.
(2025-12-05). WHYY Newscast for Friday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-05). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-05). Xi holds talks with Macron, calling for expanded cooperation in multiple areas. ecns.cn China and France should seize opportunities and expand the scope of cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while holding talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Trade unions roll out winter assistance for workers. ecns.cn The All-China Federation of Trade Unions has recently activated its winter warmth campaign, aimed at providing care, subsidies and supplies to workers facing financial difficulties and recognizing outstanding model employees.
(2025-12-05). U.S. kills four more in Pacific strike as Pentagon war-crime controversy intensifies. tehrantimes.com The U.S. military destroyed another suspected narcotics vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Thursday, killing all four men aboard in the 22nd such lethal operation since September.
(2025-12-05). Trump's Draconian Border Policies Are Menacing the 2026 World Cup. truthout.org On Saturday, December 6, soccer fans around the world will find out where their favorite teams will be playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Players and staff from 48 countries and territories will play 104 games across North America — and for the first time in history, Canada is hosting some of the games. Together, Toronto and Vancouver will host 13 matches. In addition to the matches… |
(2025-12-05). French President Emmanuel Macron visits Sichuan University in Chengdu. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron visited Sichuan University in Chengdu City on Friday afternoon.
(2025-12-05). 'Bourgeosity,' Black Magic, Berdyaev and Bob. counterpunch.org 
(2025-12-05). Hong Kong's Sham Elections Expose Beijing's Tightening Grip. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A banner promoting the Legislative Council General Election in Hong Kong, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 Chan Long Hei/AP Photo | Hong Kong will hold elections for its Legislative Council on December 7, without a single pro-democracy candidate. The Chinese government's attempts to present the legislature, known as the LegCo, as legitimate hardly fool anyone. Many Hongkongers quietly boycotted the previous election in 2021, resulting in record-low turnout. Five years into its sweeping crackdown, Beijing has seized full control of the LegCo. It revised laws to ensure that only Chinese Co…
(2025-12-05). Sheikh Hasina's Future After Death Penalty. ummid.com In the wake of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) verdict for the death penalty for Sheikh Hasina, will her political career come to an end on the road?
(2025-12-05). Iraq demands accountability after erroneous wording appears in anti-terror decree. tehrantimes.com Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Thursday directed authorities to open an immediate investigation into a significant editorial error that appeared in a counter-terrorism decision published last month in Iraq's official gazette.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron witness signing of multiple cooperation documents. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation documents on nuclear energy, agriculture, food, education and ecological environment after their talks on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of festive season. sanews.gov.za Home Affairs extends operating hours ahead of festive season | The Department of Home Affairs will be extending operating hours at its offices by an additional two hours daily for applications and collections of enabling documents. | From 8 to 19 December 2025 and from 5 to 16 January 2026, the offices will close at 18: 00, instead of 16: 00. | Services offered during the extended hours will be available at offices equipped to process Smart ID Cards and passports. | The department advised clients to book application or collection appointments before visiting offices, using the Branch Appointment Booking System (BA…
(2025-12-05). Friday 12/5: Free Food Church in Zayante every Friday ~4-7+ pm Rain or Shine. indybay.org East Zayante Rd @ Sylvan Way near school bus stop #Zayante Felton CA 95018 Limited parking…
(2025-12-05). Ford 21st-Century Funding Of ADL Group Revisited. indybay.org Between June 2019 and August 2023, the Ford Foundation gave at least 3 grants, totaling $725,000, to the Anti-Defamation League [ADL] "Lobby" group.
(2025-12-05). Massive flooding in Asia leaves over 1,500 dead, hundreds missing. wsws.org Capitalist governments around the world have taken no serious steps to address climate change and other forms of environmental degradation that contribute to the extreme weather events now unfolding on a regular basis.
(2025-12-05). More than 7,200 healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University authorize strike. wsws.org Healthcare workers at Oregon Health & Science University overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike action, demanding higher wages and safe staffing, as unions work to isolate struggle from broader working class movement.
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in central plantation district demand permanent housing and condemn plantation management. wsws.org Nuwara Eliya District, with a population of 724,957 and located in a hilly region, is among the worst hit by heavy rainfall, flooding, landslides and stone slides.
(2025-12-05). Famed for sculptural structures, architect Frank Gehry dies at age 96. aljazeera.com Gehry blended pop art with monumental architecture that reshaped skylines from Prague to Los Angeles and New York City.
(2025-12-05). When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India's courts. globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-05). IEC engages youth ahead of local government elections. sanews.gov.za IEC engages youth ahead of local government elections | The use of digital platforms must be used optimally to encourage the youth to participate in electoral democracy. | This was the call made at the Electoral Commission's seminar on digital technology held in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, ahead of the forthcoming local government elections. | The seminar was initiated to engage various stakeholders on how digital tools and technologies can inspire and drive young people to actively participate in electoral processes. | Held under the theme: "Digital Democracy: Leveraging Digital Technology to Promote Youth Parti…
(2025-12-05). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-05). Poll: Voters Want Jeffries & Schumer to Fight AI Deregulation. commondreams.org On Friday, Demand Progress
(2005-12-25). Eyes of football world on 2026 World Cup draw with Trump centre stage. tribune.com.pk 
The draw for the 2026 World Cup takes place in Washington on Friday, with Donald Trump set to play a prominent part in a star-studded ceremony that will map the path to glory for contenders at the first-ever 48-team finals. | The most logistically complex World Cup in history will be held across the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with 16 more teams added to the global showpiece, up from the 32 nations involved in Qatar in 2022. | The ceremony at the Kennedy Center starts at 1700 GMT and reaches far beyond football, with several of the biggest stars in the American sporting world part…
(2025-12-05). Chile's presidential runoff: Communist Party Jara vs. far-right Kast. peoplesdispatch.org Chileans will head to the second round of presidential elections on December 14 and choose between two candidates which appear to be on opposite ends of the ideological spectrum…
(2025-12-05). Government Reviews DPSU Performance With Eye on 'Aatmanirbharta'. devdiscourse.com The government has conducted a thorough evaluation of the 16 Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), focusing on turnover, profitability, and research and development efforts, marking a significant stride towards 'Aatmanirbharta' or self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
(2025-12-05). WHYY hosts foster care resources fair as states face foster parent shortage. whyy.org This story is part of the From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? | There's a shortage of foster parents across the U.S., leaving hundreds of thousands of kids without permanent homes. Many kids age out of the foster system, and don't have the necessary resources to find a home on their own. | Child placing agencies in New…
(2025-12-05). Talks with US 'useless' after June attack: lawmaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — A member of Iranian parliament has said talks with the United States is 'meaningless and useless', noting the talks took place before 12-day Israeli imposed were "a US deceptive operation."
(2025-12-05). Telangana's Urea Surplus Sparks Fertiliser Assurance. devdiscourse.com During the 2025 Kharif season, Telangana experienced a surplus of urea, with 10.28 lakh tonnes supplied against a requirement of 9.80 lakh tonnes, according to Minister of State for Fertilisers Anupriya Patel. Contrary to a formal shortfall complaint by the state, fertiliser distribution was effectively managed.
(2025-12-05). IBM, Cisco join hands to build 'Networked Quantum Computers'. ummid.com Tech giants IBM and Cisco have announced to build jointly a large scale network of Quantum computers.
(2025-12-05). First 'Kerman to Rayen' tourist train departs. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ The first tourist train departed from Kerman station to Rayen on Thursday. An action that marks the beginning of a new chapter in the development of travel infrastructure, strengthening the sustainable tourism, and creating new experiences for tourists in the southeast of the country.
(2025-12-05). Live at 1 pm ET: Good News: Climate Cult In Decline — The Climate Realism Show. wattsupwiththat.com The signs are all around us. The climate cult is losing its grip on our politics and culture. The UN's climate conference, COP30 in Brazil, was a flop that even the alarmist cheerleaders in the legacy media could not ignore. A major paper justifying radical climate action was just retracted. The Sierra Club is shedding a shocking number of members. And when was the last time you saw climate alarmist propaganda shoved annoyingly into your favorite TV show or movie — which was very common not so long ago?>
(2025-12-05). Tuesday 12/9: Webinar: The Trillion Dollar War Machine. indybay.org Zoom | secure.everyaction.com/7cR7gtXz40m9mhQAl……
(2025-12-05). Top 10 Reasons to Pretend It's Unusual for the U.S. Government to Blow People Up. worldbeyondwar.org 
Maybe there are good, or not so good, reasons to behave as if Pete Hegseth is the first U.S. government employee to order murders. Maybe these reasons explain the strange silences surrounding us. Here are ten possibilities. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-05). Australian economy "flat" amid global volatility. wsws.org The data shows a drop to zero in the per capita growth rate, under conditions of rising inflation, a continuing cost-of-living crisis and low levels of corporate investment, except for AI-related data centres.
(2025-12-05). Authorities arrest man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, DC. aljazeera.com US officials have arrested a man suspected of planting pipe bombs the night before the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
(2025-12-05). ICE Now Grabbing People Out Of Churches. popularresistance.org Chicago — ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), in an ever-expanding unconstitutional crime spree, is ushering in the Christmas season by launching immigration raids inside churches across the country. Trump's holiday gift to the nation is the administration's new policy that it is legal to enter churches as people worship and round them up in the immigration raids happening from coast to coast. | Not waiting for the fightback on the part of immigrants and their supporters that has already begun, ICE agents began their terror campaign here in Chicago on a recent Sunday.
(2025-12-05). Economic cooperation in focus as Brazilian ambassador meets Qazvin governor. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Brazil's Ambassador to Iran, André Veras Guimarà£es, met with Mohammad Nozari, the governor of Qazvin Province, on Wednesday.
(2025-12-05). Russia Poised for "Strategic Win" in the War Theater, Regardless of Peace Talks Outcome. globalresearch.ca Whenever the political West's endless wars aren't going as planned, it remembers there's also diplomacy. | Obviously, this is done to buy time and avoid the "unpleasantries" of having to admit defeat. This has never been more apparent than in NATO-occupied …
(2025-12-05). Iranian, German envoys hold bilateral talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Diplomats from Iran and Germany held talks on Friday regarding the bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.
(2025-12-05). Corporate Pressure Mounts On Chileans Opposing Copper Mine. popularresistance.org Vancouver-based Los Andes Copper, developer of the proposed Vizcachitas copper-molybdenum mine in Chile's Valparaíso region, has launched an aggressive campaign targeting the municipality of Putaendo's mayor, Mauricio Quiroz, and local biologist Arón Cádiz-Véliz. The company is pressing legal and media challenges against them for opposing the mine and leading scientific efforts to protect the area. | The conflict centres on a report and technical study commissioned by the municipality, aimed at designating the Rocín River Valley—a high-altitude ecosystem with glaciers, wetlands, and endemic species—as…
(2025-12-05). Iran in the past week: Key developments at home and abroad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — Here is a concise weekly digest of the most significant political, economic, cultural, and social developments in Iran, published every Friday by Mehr News Agency.
(2025-12-05). Desperate Policies of Militarization: Majority World Faith and the Defeat of Western Nihilism. globalresearch.ca Western governments do not even bother now to hide the essential nihilism of their policies in the face of the decline of their political-military and economic power relative to the majority world. This nihilism of the ruling elites of the …
(2025-12-05). Friday 12/19: Santa Cruz Homeless Memorial. indybay.org Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz, 216 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-05). Roles Reversed As Western Imperialist Gory, Glory Days Come To An End. popularresistance.org The Nazis' unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945, triggered a bacchanal across the West and parts of the East as millions poured into the streets to celebrate on the following day, singing, dancing, hugging, and famously, kissing. From Winnipeg to Warsaw, and Chicago to Copenhagen to Cape Town, the jubilation expressed on Victory in Europe Day ⚪ or VE Day as it came to be known—represents a singular, unifying moment for the world community. | The Allies' victory over fascism did not mean, however, that all fascism was banned, just fascism against white people, as the Algerians quickly discovered on the occ…
(2005-12-25). Napoli's title defence continues with visit of rivals Juventus. tribune.com.pk 
Napoli have a chance to strike a blow against Juventus as the two great Serie A rivals face off on Sunday in another episode of Europe's tightest league title race. | Reigning champions Napoli trail current table-toppers AC Milan on goal difference and will have the chance to take the sole lead of the division for at least a day, with their closest rivals at Torino on Monday. | And there is no one else Napoli would rather beat to take top spot than Juventus, who more than any other club symbolise the hegemony of northern Italy over the country's football. | Napoli are in the unusual position of being above Juv…
(2025-12-05). South Africa, Mozambique sign higher education cooperation agreement. sanews.gov.za South Africa, Mozambique sign higher education cooperation agreement | South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Education and Training, which guides joint efforts to address shared educational and training priorities. | Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela accompanied President Cyril Ramaphosa to Maputo for the 4th South Africa—Mozambique Binational Commission (BNC), where he led efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the higher education…
(2025-12-05). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-05). India going through extremely sensitive, worrying phase: Jamiat Ulama. ummid.com The Jamiat Ulama i Hind Saturday November 29, 2025 at its National Governing Meeting expressed concerns over the current situation in India.
(2025-12-05). 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.
(2025-12-05). Chinese food delivery platform Ele.me officially renamed as Taobao Shangou. ecns.cn Taobao Shangou announced on Friday that Ele.me app will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to become Taobao Shangou (flash delivery) immediately upon updating to its latest version.
(2025-12-05). IBT 2010 UC Rank & File Run in Elections & Challenge Officials, UC & UniLect Services. indybay.org Rank and file members of IBT 2010 UC ran a slate in the election and charged that there were election violations that prevented a fair election. They also challenged UC and said the union leadership has failed to represent the members on the job. The company UniLect that was running the elections was also accused of not allowing a transparent election process. This company is running elections for many Teamster locals in California.
(2025-12-05). Tehran, Yerevan discuss ways to expand economic, trade, investment co-op. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- During a meeting between the ambassador of Armenia to Iran and the secretary of Iran's Supreme Council of Free Trade and Special Economic Zones, they discussed ways to develop bilateral cooperation and strengthen economic, trade, and investment relations between the two countries.
(2025-12-05). Equity Bank champions 2nd Gulu City Marathon. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the year winds down, the Northern Ugandan city of Gulu will host the second edition of the Gulu Marathon on Saturday 6th December. The marathon, launched at Kampala Club on Thursday, saw marathon officials and sponsors promising an even bigger and more vibrant experience than the inaugural …
(2025-12-05). DRC, Rwanda sign peace deal, open critical mineral resources to U.S. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump hosted his counterparts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda here on Thursday, witnessing them signing a peace deal aimed at ending a decades-long conflict in eastern DRC while opening their critical mineral resources to the United States. Presidents Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC …
(2025-12-05). Sudan's Khartoum needs 'urgent' help due to severe food shortages: Report. aljazeera.com Report by NGOs also finds healthcare system largely not functioning in Khartoum, months after city recaptured by army.
(2025-12-05). How A Ukrainian Drone Strike On Russia Has Crippled Kazakh Oil Exports Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Ray Furlong and Azattyq Asia | A drone strike on an oil-loading facility off Russia's Black Sea coast has ignited a diplomatic spat between Ukraine and Kazakhstan, exposed the Central Asian country's reliance on a single oil pipeline for exports, and possibly endangered gasoline supplies in Europe. | Naval drones hit a large floating circular structure 5 kilometers out to sea near the port of Novorossiysk, where Russia's Black Sea fleet is based, on November 28. | The object was a Single Point Mooring (SPM), an offshore facility for pumping oil onto tankers. There are three SPMs at Novorossiysk. One was alr…
(2025-12-05). Eurovision hit by boycotts over Israel's inclusion. aljazeera.com Fans of Europe's annual song contest are fearing for its future after four countries announced they were boycotting.
(2025-12-05). Tehran, Kabul discuss boosting health cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian and Afghan officials have discussed ways to promote cooperation between the two countries in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment fields.
(2025-12-05). Trump hoodwinked by MBS in White House meeting. onlineopinion.com.au Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played coy on Palestinian statehood with Trump – despite quietly backing a radically different 'Hashemite Kingdom of Palestine' plan since 2020.
(2025-12-05). Trump Ukraine Plan AOA (Alive On Arrival). popularresistance.org Despite widespread rejection and ridicule in Western media of Donald Trump's peace proposal on Ukraine being "dead on arrival" in Moscow, there was Trump's envoy and his son-in-law discussing the "dead" document for five hours until midnight on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. | Yury Ushakov, Putin's chief aide on Ukraine, in the official readout, said the two sides discussed several options, including territorial issues, and agreed to continue contacts. | "We did not discuss specific formulations, specific American proposals, but discussed the very essence of what is embedded in thes…
(2025-12-05). Donbas Deadline: Putin Threatens All-Out Seizure as Europe Braces for War. thinktank.pk As winter grips Eastern Europe in December 2025, the specter of renewed confrontation looms larger than ever. Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a stark address this week, issued a blunt ultimatum on the Donbas region: Ukrainian forces must withdraw, or Moscow will seize it by force. With Russia already controlling 85% of the contested area …
(2025-12-05). World Cup 2026: Small nations Big Dreams. aljazeera.com Tiny populations. Brutal logistics. And political turmoil.
(2025-12-05). Class Rules: The Struggles of U.S. Workers. counterpunch.org 
Cost-of-living conditions are a measure of class relations. According to a Statista Consumer Insights survey conducted in June and July 2025, "49 percent of U.S. adults said that the high cost of living was one of the biggest challenges they currently face — making it by far the most common answer." The billionaire corporations and
(2025-12-05). Tuesday 12/9: Webinar: Recognizing and Punishing Genocide. indybay.org Zoom | bit.ly/tlaib-townhall…
(2025-12-05). The Reluctant Hegemon: China's Strategic Rejection of Global Currency Primacy. moderndiplomacy.eu Ever since the 2008 global financial crisis, a popular narrative has assumed that China's rise will inevitably push the Chinese yuan (Renminbi, RMB) to replace the U.S. dollar as the world's dominant reserve currency. The logic seems straightforward: China is now the world's second-largest economy and its biggest trading nation, so surely its currency will …
(2025-12-05). Video of September 2 killing showed US massacred "shipwrecked" people, House committee leaders say. wsws.org U.S. Representatives Jim Himes and Adam Smith said Thursday that the full video of the September 2 missile strike that killed 11 people in the Caribbean showed that two "shipwrecked individuals" were "killed by the United States military."
(2025-12-05). Indigenous And Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives As The Last Line Protecting The Planet OpEd. eurasiareview.com Indigenous leaders, farmers, and environmental activists worldwide face harassment, violence, and legal threats while defending land, water, and ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections and international accountability. | Land and environmental defenders—Indigenous leaders, farmers, conservationists, and community activists—risk their lives opposing the destructive exploitation of natural resources. Global Witness defines them as people who "take a stand… against the unjust, discriminatory, corrupt or damaging exploitation of natural resources or the environment." Often d…
(2025-12-05). Trump admin to expand US travel ban to over 30 nations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says the Trump administration will expand the US travel ban from 19 to over 30 countries, following a deadly shooting near the White House involving an Afghan asylum seeker.
(2025-12-05). A thousand stories under one name, Herbert Karim-Masihi reflects on his new exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian-Armenian photographer, and cultural heritage researcher Herbert Karim-Masihi is presenting a new exhibition titled "Iran Thinks of You" at the Sa'dabad Cultural-Historical Complex in northern Tehran.
(2025-12-05). March for Mumia press conference in Reading, Pennsylvania. workers.org 
Philadelphia An energetic rally and press conference outside the Berks Couny Courthouse in Reading, Pennsylvania, marked the mid-point in the epic 12-day March for Mumia. The march began in Philadelphia on Nov. 28 and is scheduled to end on Dec. 9 outside State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy prison in Frackville. . . . |
(2025-12-05). New batch of supplies from mainland for Hong Kong fire relief efforts put in use. ecns.cn Hong Kong continues to receive disaster relief supplies coordinated by the central government, Chris Tang Ping-keung, secretary for security of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government told China Media Group (CMG) on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Tire production in Iran rises 8%. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's tire industry has recorded an eight percent increase in output, a board member of the Tire Industry Association said, while calling for the removal of currency restrictions affecting raw material supplies.
(2025-12-05). Steve Tibbetts – Interview with Guitarist on Release of Album "Close" indybay.org Interview with guitarist Steve Tibbetts on his eleventh ECM recording "Close." This interview was originally broadcast on Dec. 4, 2025 on "Transformation Highway" with John Malkin on KZSC, 88.1 FM / kzsc.org at the University of California Santa Cruz…
(2025-12-05). Iran unchanged in FIBA ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran national basketball team remained unchanged in the 26th place in the latest FIBA World Ranking.
(2025-12-05). Columbia Then-President Opposed Academic Boycott Of Universities in 2007. indybay.org "On June 12, 2007, the then-president of the currently Tel Aviv University [TAU].-linked Columbia University…said: '… At Columbia I am proud to say that we embrace Israeli scholars and universities…'…"
(2025-12-05). ICRC Vice-president calls on States to defend and to promote the norms enshrined in the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech at the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention…
(2025-12-05). Russian MFA reveals nothing on Putin-Witkoff meet, rejecting Western spin. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the Kremlin will not disclose details of President Vladimir Putin's nearly five‚Äëhour meeting with US special envoy Steve Witkoff, stressing the talks are "focused on results, not on external appearances." She dismissed Western coverage claiming Moscow rejected US proposals, calling the conversation "useful and constructive," and used the briefing to attack the EU's "moral authority," accusing Brussels of weaponising human rights and ignoring alleged abuses in Ukraine while selectively pressuring other states.
(2025-12-05). Nedra Glover Tawwab on setting boundaries and finding balance in relationships. whyy.org She joins us this week on The Connection to talk about how to break old patterns that no longer serve us and how to build a healthier relationship with ourselves.
(2025-12-05). Experts say US boat strikes are illegal killings. Can they be stopped? aljazeera.com At least 86 people have been killed in strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats that experts call illegal killings.
(2025-12-05). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-05). OU Criticized for Suspending Trans TA After Student Claims Christian Persecution. truthout.org University of Oklahoma (OU) students are demonstrating in solidarity with a transgender graduate student who was suspended from their role as teaching assistant for a psychology class over a student's dubious claims that she received a failing grade due to her Christian beliefs. The assignment in question was supposed to be a reaction to an academic article on gender. But the paper written by… |
(2025-12-05). FIFA World Cup 2026 draw: Groups, teams, format, Trump, peace prize. aljazeera.com Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.
(2025-12-05). Saturday 12/6: The Fightback Against the Attack on Immigrants. indybay.org The Starry Plough Pub | 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94705…
(2025-12-05). Dubai emerges as top billionaire destination. geo.tv 
General view of the Burj Khalifa and the downtown skyline in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.— Reuters
(2025-12-05). Thailand Pavilion debuts at film festival as China—Thailand diplomatic ties mark 50 years. ecns.cn As China and Thailand celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations, cooperation between the two countries continues to deepen across trade, culture, tourism and film. At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival, a special series of events themed around the milestone is underway, highlighting the growing vitality of Sino-Thai exchanges.
(2025-12-05). If People are Going Hungry, Why Can't We Feed Them? counterpunch.org 
The recent government shutdown was a stark reminder that 42 million people across the United States rely on federal food benefits. That's 12 percent of the nation's population that lawmakers and President Donald Trump threw under the bus, cutting off SNAP benefits in an attempt to force a deal. The shutdown has ended, but SNAP
(2025-12-05). HUD's December Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher Program funds are delayed. indybay.org 2005 Section 8 voucher tenants meeting in San Rafael, organized by Marion Brady, and Lynda Carson.
(2025-12-05). Taiwan and Japan Express Concern as China Launches Largest Naval Deployment Yet. moderndiplomacy.eu Taiwan and Japan have raised alarms over China's unprecedented maritime activity across East Asian waters, following reports that Beijing deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels this week. Taiwan's presidential office and Japan's Defence Ministry both emphasized the scale of the operation, which stretched from the Yellow Sea through the East and South China …
(2025-12-05). Ethnic music in Xinjiang: Music of the Desert in Northwest China. ecns.cn In the vast desert of Northwest China, there are woods that can sing. They are examples of the string instruments used by China's Uyghur ethnic group, with quite a long history.
(2025-12-05). Donkey storms Pakistan's senate, leaving lawmakers in stitches. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Pakistan's Upper House briefly turned into a political farce when a lone donkey wandered into the Senate chamber mid-session, stunning lawmakers and triggering a wave of laughter as security scrambled to escort the intruder out. The animal strode calmly across the red carpet, paused near the presiding officer's podium, and appeared wholly unfazed by the chaos it caused.The spectacle, caught on video and instantly viral, unleashed a storm of satire online. Users called the donkey a "welcome improvement" to parliamentary debate, while others joked it was the "first honest participant" in years. ÿ&par…
(2025-12-05). US Supreme Court to consider Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship. aljazeera.com The Supreme Court is likely to hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling in June.
(2025-12-05). 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.
(2025-12-05). Syria Nears Anniversary Of Assad's Fall Amid Renewed 'Deeply Troubling' Abuses, UN Warns. eurasiareview.com By Ephrem Kossaify | Syria is days away from marking the first anniversary of the fall of President Bashar Assad's regime, but the country's interim authorities face mounting criticism over continuing abuses and a fragile security environment, the UN human rights chief said. | In a statement on Friday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said early steps by the interim leadership, including the creation of national commissions for transitional justice and missing persons, and investigative bodies examining violence in coastal areas and in Suweida, were "encouraging but only the beginning" of a lo…
(2025-12-05). The Red Cup Rebellion Grows. indybay.org Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas Join Longest ULP Strike in Company History Ahead of NYC Rally…
(2025-12-05). Inside the Hidden Wonders of the Shrinking Arctic. whyy.org Over the course of 20 years, writer Neil Shea explored the awe-inspiring landscape of the Arctic. He saw narwhals poking their tusks above the water, herds of caribou moving across the tundra, and majestic white wolves raising their young. He documents this fragile beauty in his new book, "
(2025-12-05). Japan's Takaichi Walks Fiscal Tightrope as Markets Test Her Stimulus Agenda. moderndiplomacy.eu Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is caught in a tense showdown with financial markets as Japan's long-term borrowing costs spike to their highest level since 2007. Her $137 billion stimulus package, financed largely through new borrowing, triggered renewed scrutiny of Japan's towering public debt and weakened yen. A November 17 meeting with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama …
(2025-12-05). Sabrina Carpenter and the Cruel Authoritarianism of Trump. portside.org Sabrina Carpenter and the Cruel Authoritarianism of Trump |
(2025-12-05). RRB CEN 07/2025 NTPC (UG): Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com RRB NTPC CEN 07/2025: The Ministry of Railways has extended the last date of application for Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Undergraduate (UG) posts as advertised by the of Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) vide Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 07/2025.
(2025-12-05). 'Telling' movies, China's Guangming Cinema enables visually-impaired moviegoers. ecns.cn On a cold and sunny Wednesday morning in Beijing, capital of China, Xu Wei, who is visually impaired, joined about 40 other attendees, including people with different disabilities, at a community center in Xicheng District to "watch" the Chinese street dance film "One and Only."
(2025-12-05). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-05). Partyism Without the Party. portside.org Partyism Without the Party |
(2025-12-05). Africa's hidden stillbirth crisis. independent.co.ug 
New report exposes major policy and data gaps ANALYSIS | MARY KENNEY | Nearly one million babies are stillborn in Africa every year. Behind every stillbirth is a mother, a family and a story left untold. Most of these are preventable, many unrecorded, and too often invisible. Each number hides a moment of heartbreak, and every uncounted …
(2025-12-05). The Line Between the Sacred and the Profane. counterpunch.org 
Few images in American culture have been as sacred as that of Jacqueline Kennedy, in a blood-stained pink Chanel suit, standing next to Lyndon Johnson taking the oath of office. Puncturing that reverence would have been unthinkable— until Lenny Bruce, just a few months later, performed a bit called "Hauling ass to save her ass".
(2025-12-05). Tour guides visit South Khorasan attractions. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN— A number of tour guides of South Khorasan province have had a special tour known as FAM tour with the aim of getting to know and introduce the tourism potentials of the villages of Deyhuk district of Tabas city.
(2025-12-05). From India to China: An Indian young man on China's warmth, speed, and modernization | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Arun, an Indian national now working at a Chinese construction firm, first arrived in China in 2012 — originally to study. Over more than a decade living and working in China, he's taken the high-speed rail, served as a tour guide in Chinese, and ultimately built a career within a Chinese company.
(2025-12-05). Saturday 12/27: How Trump The Grinch Stole Democracy! indybay.org corner of Van Ness and O'Farrell St, San Francisco…
(2025-12-05). 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.
(2025-12-05). Egypt's economy stabilises, but poverty challenges persist. aljazeera.com Investments boost Egypt's economy, but rural poverty highlights unequal benefits from economic recovery efforts.
(2025-12-05). Mother of Love: Portrait of Lady Umm al-Banin. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The book "Mother of Love" narrates the life of Hazrat Umm al-Banin (AS), from her marriage to Imam Ali (AS) through the tragedy of Karbala, highlighting her unwavering devotion.
(2025-12-05). Tokyo urged to specify its past commitments. ecns.cn Japan owes an explanation to China and the international community as to why it is unwilling to clearly state the commitments it has made in the past and its legal obligations, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Super moon seen across China. ecns.cn The last super moon in 2025 was seen across China on Thursday night.
(2025-12-05). DAILY MEMO: Over 20 Kidnapped by ICE and CBP, Including Another U.S. Citizen, Amid Escalating Southern California Raids. lataco.com More than 30 people were confirmed to have been detained in the last couple of days, including 3 U.S. citizens.
(2025-12-05). Lamola responds to US criticism, defends SA's G20 Presidency. sanews.gov.za Lamola responds to US criticism, defends SA's G20 Presidency | South Africa has responded to United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio's newsletter on Substack. | In the newsletter Rubio criticised Pretoria, stating that Washington will not tolerate what he describes as the "radical" ANC-led government. He also condemned South Africa's focus on climate change, diversity, and inclusion during its presidency of the Group of 20 (G20). | In a break from long-standing tradition, the G20 Leaders' Summit last month adopted a declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges right at the start of t…
(2025-12-05). Western pundits love claiming that Russia's economy is about to collapse, even though there is no evidence for this. strategic-culture.su This is just a smokescreen for the economic cliff edge that Ukraine is hurtling towards | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | I've been…
(2025-12-05). This is Where Authoritarianism Leads. counterpunch.org 
Authoritarianism is not just the loss of democracy, freedom of expression or civil liberties. It can also mean horrific wars and massive loss of life. When we defend democracy, we are fighting not only for our personal freedoms but to prevent autocratic leaders from dragging us into bloody and unnecessary wars. Vladimir Putin's invasion of
(2025-12-05). US widens travel ban to more than 30 countries: official. geo.tv 
(2025-12-05). Over 120,000 volunteers assist prosecutors in public-interest litigation. ecns.cn More than 120,000 volunteers have registered with Chinese prosecutorial bodies to assist in public-interest litigation cases, enhancing both the efficiency and quality of the work, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, China's top prosecutorial authority, announced on Friday, coinciding with International Volunteer Day.
(2025-12-05). EU fines X ‚Ǩ120M in first major DSA action as U.S. blasts ruling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The European Commission on Friday imposed a ‚Ǩ120 million ($140 million) fine on Elon Musk's platform X, the first major penalty under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), after a two-year investigation found the company failed key transparency and consumer-protection requirements.Regulators cited for three violations. The largest, a ‚Ǩ45 million penalty, targets X's paid blue-check system, which replaced legacy verification for public figures with a subscription model.The Commission ruled the feature constitutes "deceptive design" because it allows anyone to purchase…
(2025-12-05). Annual Report 2024 – 2025. aclusocal.org 
Dear friends,Thanks to your generous partnership, we are at the forefront of the fight against authoritarianism in our country.From our ongoing lawsuit challenging ICE raids in our region, to our recent victory affirming the First Amendment rights of journalists and protestors, to our win against book banning in Huntington Beach, your support enables our defense of fundamental rights protected by our Constitution. This brief report describes just a few of our local wins.Your philanthropy has also enabled our ACLU colleagues across the nation to halt Trump's attacks on birthright citizenship and voting rights,…
(2025-12-05). Fun With Money: Trump's One Percent Interest Rate. counterpunch.org 
In one of his rants last weekend Donald Trump said that the Fed should set the federal funds rate at 1.0 percent. This is the short-term rate immediately under its control. While the Fed is likely to lower this rate at its meeting next week, the most likely move would be a drop of a
(2025-12-05). Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time who helped redesign the Philadelphia Art Museum, dies at 96. whyy.org Frank Gehry, who designed some of most imaginative buildings ever constructed and achieved a level of worldwide acclaim seldom afforded any architect, has died. He was 96. | Gehry died Friday in his home in Santa Monica after a brief respiratory illness, said Meaghan Lloyd, chief of staff at Gehry Partners LLP. |
(2025-12-05). Delhi Police Crack Down on Illegal Nightclub: Three Boxes Cafe Raided. devdiscourse.com The Delhi Police have successfully dismantled an illegal bar-cum-club operating under the guise of a cafe in the Samaypur Badli area. Raiding the Three Boxes Cafe during the early hours, the police apprehended 25 individuals, comprising the operator, staff, and patrons, who were found partaking in an unauthorized late-night revelry.
(2025-12-05). Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets French President Emmanuel Macron. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday met with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). EPA, MAHA Commission Urged to Assess Christmas Tree Pesticides Risks to Children. indybay.org WASHINGTON, December 4, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity and Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency and President's Make America Healthy Again Commission today to address the health risks posed by the heavy use of toxic pesticides on Christmas trees.
(2025-12-05). 'Good House' in Hong Kong receives residents affected by Tai Po fire. ecns.cn A number of transitional housing projects have been launched to resettle residents affected by the fire that broke out at a residential building in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong. As of Wednesday noon, a cumulative 680 households comprising 1,613 people have moved into transitional housing units, according to Winnie Ho Wing-yin, current Secretary for Housing in Hong Kong.
(2025-12-05). Sahand 2025 Joint Anti-Terrorism Drill. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) —The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) launched Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism exercise with members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Iran's East Azarbaijan province on Wednesday for a period of five days.
(2025-12-05). COP30 Round-Up: Failure of a UN Climate Summit Is Great News for Humanity! wattsupwiththat.com While the teeth knashing over the COP FLOP continues, we must never forget: Failure of a UN climate summit is great news for humanity!
(2025-12-05). Court Sets Date to Begin Hearing of "No Cow No Vote" Protest Case. plusnews.ug 
The Soroti Chief Magistrate's Court has set a date for the hearing of the "No Cow No Vote" protest case on February 12, 2026. ‚ÄéThe case involves the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president, Patrick Amuriat Oboi, including Jonathan Ebwalu, member of Parliament for Soroti City West, Joan Alobo, MP for Soroti City, and …
(2025-12-05). Colombia: Armed Groups Strangle Southern Communities, HRW Says. eurasiareview.com Armed groups in Colombia's southern state of Putumayo, have tightened their control over citizens' daily lives and committed grave abuses against civilians, particularly in Indigenous communities, Human Rights Watch said. | Since 2023, the government has been in peace talks with several armed groups that control parts of Putumayo, which is on the Ecuador border. While some negotiating parties have reached agreements to destroy weapons and replace coca crops with food, armed groups continue to establish control over and abuse people living in the area. The armed groups have killed community leaders, recruited c…
(2025-12-05). Milwaukee: Protest December 12, 2025 to Demand ICE Off Campus at MSOE! wibailoutpeople.org 
10 E Knapp Street ICE protest Friday December 12, 2025 at 9 am. Join us to continue resisting ICE in Milwaukee every Friday morning! — MSOE YDSA | Photo:
(2025-12-05). Trump takes the spotlight, Peace Prize at FIFA World Cup Draw. aljazeera.com Donald Trump was centre stage accepting the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize.
(2025-12-05). DRC, Rwanda sign U.S.-brokered peace deal to end eastern conflict. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA,DRC | Xinhua | The leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a U.S.-brokered peace deal in Washington, aimed at ending the decades-long conflict in eastern DRC. Endorsed on Thursday by DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the accord was hailed by the White House as …
(2025-12-05). WHYY Newscast for Friday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-05). pick for Mossad chief lied during IDF probe about using minor in influence operation. haaretz.com When 17-year-old Ori Elmakayes was arrested, Roman Gofman was interviewed by the head of the Operations Division in the IDF. Gofman's denials led to the military declaring that it had no contact with the teenager — who subsequently spent 18 months in jail…
(2025-12-05). Xenophobia runs the world. aljazeera.com From Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time.
(2025-12-05). Australia Moves to Deepen Defence Ties with Japan Amid Rising Regional Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for talks with his counterpart Koizumi Shinjiro, with both sides eager to accelerate defence cooperation under Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Australian officials said the visit reflects a desire to engage early with Tokyo's new leadership and reinforce what they describe as a …
(2025-12-05). Cracks in the MAGA Likud Collusion to Hasten End Times Reality. juancole.com Oakland, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — It looks like the perverse romance between MAGA and Israel's Likud Party is becoming frayed at the edges. Despite the long-standing, anti-Semitic undercurrents in American conservatism, the Republican Party has been a staunch supporter of Israel at least since the 1967 War. The far right Likud Party has been happy nevertheless to accept GOP support. | The MAGA "America First" far right is breaking with the pro-Israel leanings of most Evangelicals. Decades ago, as a congressional intern for my local Republican congressman in college, I was puzzled by his u…
(2025-12-05). US Military Blows Up Another Boat in Latin America Amid Scrutiny of Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com The US military blew up another boat in the waters of Latin America on Wednesday, an attack that comes amid growing congressional scrutiny of the bombing campaign. US Southern Command said in a statement on X that its forces conducted a "lethal kinetic strike" on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The command claimed, …
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron jointly meet press. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly met the press after their talks in Beijing on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). Science ministry finalizes AI action plan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has announced the finalization of an artificial intelligence (AI) action plan, which highlights the pivotal role of AI in the country's scientific advancement.
(2025-12-05). Sri Lanka: The JVP/NPP government moves to cut social welfare. wsws.org The attack on benefits for the poor is part of unprecedented attacks on living standards, as the government imposes the austerity measures demanded by the IMF.
(2025-12-05). State Council approves Yangtze River Delta development plan for 2023-2035. ecns.cn Technology and industrial innovation in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region should be further strengthened, as it is projected to play a pioneering, demonstrating and radiating role in China's modernization, according to a new development plan approved by the State Council for the region.
(2025-12-05). Russia bans the oldest worldwide human rights movement. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), one of the world's oldest human rights movements comprising of 196 civil society organisations, has been declared "undesirable" by the Russian Federation. The undersigned FIDH member organisations strongly condemn this designation, which bans FIDH from undertaking any activities in Russia and criminalises any cooperation with the Federation by a Russian national or organisation.
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(2025-12-05). How Trump is Savaging the Poor: the New Victory Gardens. juancole.com ( When I was poorer, that card filled every month with money I could spend on food — fruits and vegetables, oil, spices, and c…
(2025-12-05). SA remains resolute in achieving a just transition. sanews.gov.za SA remains resolute in achieving a just transition | South Africa has accelerated its efforts toward a just, inclusive, and community-centred transition, even as some countries remain slow to implement climate action. ⚪ "In this ever-uncertain environment, South Africa stands proud. We have not wavered on our commitments and have in fact scaled up our climate action," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday in Pretoria. ⚪ Over the past five years, the establishment of the Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) played a pivotal role in shaping government policy to advance a low-carbon, climate-resilient econom…
(2025-12-05). Chancellor Merz in Israel: Germany Should Stand for Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Friedrich Merz during his official visit as Federal Chancellor at the Red Town Hall, Berlin, Germany, December 3, 2025. | © 2025 Bernd Elmenthaler/Geisler-Fotopr/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Photo…
(2025-12-05). Pops Mohamed Mixed Old And New To Reinvent South African Music. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Ismail Mohamed-Jan better known by South African jazz fans as Pops Mohamed has passed away at the age of 75. His life in music represented a struggle against narrow, …
(2025-12-05). UN Hails DR Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal Amid Ongoing Hostilities In The East. eurasiareview.com By Vibhu Mishra | The United Nations on Friday welcomed a newly signed peace accord between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda as a "critical step" toward restoring trust, while warning that active fighting near border areas continue to exact a heavy toll on civilians. | The Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity were officially signed the day before in Washington DC, facilitated by the United States. | 'Important milestone' : | In a statement, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres commended US President Donald Trump for his efforts and congratulated Presidents Félix Tshisekedi of DR…
(2025-12-05). IUCN classifies Persian Gulf mangroves as 'vulnerable'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The first global assessment of mangroves by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified mangrove forests in the Persian Gulf as vulnerable (VU) overall.
(2025-12-05). SCOTUS Lets Texas Use GOP-Friendly Congressional Map as Legal Battle Continues. truthout.org Texas can use its new, GOP-friendly congressional map while a legal challenge plays out, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect. With the Dec. 8 candidate filing deadline fast approaching, the high court's decision likely means Texas' new map will be used for the 2026 midterm elections. |
(2025-12-05). Malaysia must withdraw government SLAPP action against HRD Murray Hunter in Thailand's criminal court. fidh.org Thailand must refuse to allow its criminal courts to be used for SLAPP actions by anyone, even fellow ASEAN member States
30 November 2025. We, the 44 undersigned groups and organizations call upon the Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil and the Malaysian government of Malaysia to forthwith withdraw the SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) criminal complaint and case against Human Rights Defender (HRD) and social commentator (…) | – |
(2025-12-05). Kayoola E-Coach arrives in South Africa as Uganda and MTN deepen innovation talks. independent.co.ug Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kayoola E-Coach, Uganda's flagship electric bus developed by Kiira Motors Corporation, has arrived in South Africa, marking a significant milestone for Uganda's growing innovation and e-mobility agenda on the continent. The arrival of the bus in Johannesburg on Friday, December 5, 2025, was followed by a strategic …
(2025-12-05). Roaming Charges: Kill, Kill Again, Kill Them All. counterpunch.org 
The double-tap strikes are appalling and illegal, but Hegseth is merely following the bloody path Barack Obama blazed. Obama's drone assassination team even had a name for wounded survivors they would target for a second kill strike: squirters. According to David Shedd, Obama's former acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. "We used double-taps all the time. You would get the initial signature off of a target that's been hit and if you saw that they 'squirted' and were injured … you hit them again." Shedd told Washington Post columnist Mark Thyssen: "There was often a second predator ready to go …
(2025-12-05). Rhino horn seized in multi-agency operation. sanews.gov.za Rhino horn seized in multi-agency operation | A coordinated effort between the Border Management Authority (BMA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), has led to the seizure of 17 rhino horn and lion and tiger bones. ⚪ This as the BMA, SARS, and the DPCI, working with other stakeholders, have confirmed a breakthrough in the fight against wildlife trafficking, following a coordinated transnational operation that resulted in the seizure of a significant consignment of rhino horns and lion/tiger parts destined for the South East Asian illegal market.
(2025-12-05). British soldiers accused of more abuses in Kenya: What we know. aljazeera.com British soldiers training in Kenya abused women and caused environmental destruction for years, parliament has said.
(2025-12-05). Five key takeaways from Trump's National Security Strategy. aljazeera.com Government document on US foreign policy priorities says Washington no longer needs to prioritise the Middle East.
(2025-12-05). When young Holocaust survivors mulled having sex with Germans: The Buchenwald Kibbutz journal, revealed. haaretz.com Soon after being liberated from a concentration camp, a group of young Holocaust survivors decided to start a kibbutz — on German soil. In a shared journal, excerpts of which have recently surfaced, they recorded their new lives, including gossip, tensions, humor and even sexual longing…
(2025-12-05). Lord Macaulay: Saint or Sinner? ummid.com While the Modi tribe is blaming Macaulay for our ills, the Dalit thinkers like Chandrabhan Prasad are hailing the contribution of Macaulay in laying the foundations which in due course led to the struggle for dignity and rights of equality for Dalit and marginalized sections of society.
(2025-12-05). Nikkei Slides as Investors Brace for Key US Inflation Data; Asia Mostly Higher. moderndiplomacy.eu Asian markets were mixed on Friday as Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 1.3%, reversing its weekly gains ahead of crucial U.S. inflation data that could influence a divided Federal Reserve. The drop followed weak Japanese household spending figures and rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike later this month. Meanwhile, global markets traded cautiously, …
(2005-12-25). Forest Department recovers 800 acres in Lal Sohanra National Park. tribune.com.pk 
The Punjab Forest Department has reclaimed nearly 800 acres of forest land in Lal Sohanra National Park that had been under illegal occupation for almost four decades. The recovered land had been controlled by occupying groups for an extended period, and its return is part of ongoing efforts to manage and conserve the province's forest resources. | According to the Forest Department, the operation was conducted under the direct supervision of a senior provincial minister, who monitored all stages of the operation in real time. The operation involved GIS lab experts, field forces, forest officers, forest guards…
(2025-12-05). Commentary: How do government cuts affect psychotherapy? workers.org 
I am a licensed, clinical psychologist, who has practiced in New York City for the past 50 years. I work remotely. I work primarily with patients who get their treatment paid for by insurance companies. I see people from a range of income levels. Except for a few who pay . . . |
(2025-12-05). Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Netherlands Boycott Eurovision Over Israel's Inclusion. truthout.org Four countries have announced that they are boycotting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2026 because of the organizers' much-criticized decision to allow Israel to continue participating in the competition, despite its genocide. Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands are pulling out of the competition for next year, after the body behind the competition, the European Broadcasting Union… |
(2025-12-05). Syria Eyes Economic Rebound as Sanctions Ease and Refugees Return. moderndiplomacy.eu Syria is emerging from a 14-year civil war and attempting to re-enter the global financial system following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime last year. At the Reuters NEXT conference, central bank Governor AbdulKader Husrieh outlined a rare moment of economic optimism: sanctions are easing, refugees are returning, and new partnerships with global financial institutions …
(2025-12-05). Shattering the world of clowns — Rainer "Hegemony or Downfall" indybay.org "Our era must therefore be seen as an era of creeping de-civilization of violence, persistently carried out by the powerful. In other words, we are living in a time of radical counter-enlightenment. No event in the Western world illustrates this more relentlessly than Israel's genocide of the Palestinians. The epochal crime of this genocide is accompanied by the crime of silence."
(2025-12-05). 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.
(2025-12-05). 'The Land of Legends' unveiled at National Museum ceremony. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The unveiling ceremony of the book "Iran, The Land of Legends" was held on Tuesday evening at the National Museum.
(2025-12-05). Philly school board approves new contract for principals; advocates defend educators amid congressional investigation. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? The Philadelphia School Board approved salary hikes for principals and administrators. | The ratified contract with Commonwealth School Administration Association, Teamsters Local 502 was announced at Thursday night's board meeting. The labor union represents 1,000 principals, safety supervisors and other administrators in the city. | The four-year agreement will give administrators 3% annual raises, along with $1,500 bonuses in 2025 and 2028. They will also receive a variet…
(2025-12-05). WHYY Newscast for Friday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-05). CNE councilor points to electoral coup in Honduras: "The most manipulated election in our history" radiohc.cu Marlon Ochoa, a member of Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE), addressed the Honduran people this Thursday in a press conference before national and international media regarding the "plot" of an "electoral coup" in the country, asserting that the Preliminary Electoral Results Transmission (TREP) system is a "real trap." | After reading a document titled "Electoral Coup 2025," Ochoa warned that this could be "the least transparent election" and the "most manipulated in our democratic history," surpassing even the 2013 and 2017 elections, due to serious flaws in the TREP system, vote buying, intimidation, a…
(2025-12-05). 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.
(2025-12-05). Cuban Minister of Justice reaffirms zero tolerance policy on drugs. radiohc.cu Cuban Minister of Justice Oscar Silvera reaffirmed the island's zero-tolerance policy on drugs this Thursday. During a press conference, Silvera, who also serves as president of the National Drug Commission, explained that the nation faces greater challenges today in confronting this scourge, due to the international presence of more diverse and potent narcotics.
(2025-12-05). Macron arrives in Chengdu to continue China visit. ecns.cn French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Dec. 4, 2025, marking the second stop of their three-day state visit to China.
(2025-12-05). UN Security Council: Indiscriminate use of starvation as a method of warfare is prohibited. icrc.org Statement delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer and Head of the ICRC Delegation to the United Nations, at the UN Security Council high-level open debate on conflict-related food insecurity.
(2025-12-05). Trump hails "historic triumph" as Rwanda and Congo sign U.S.-brokered peace deal. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated what he called a "great day for Africa, great day for the WORLD" as Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi signed a sweeping peace and economic accord at the White House on Thursday. Flanked by Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump cast the deal as a signature diplomatic achievement, asserting it will help end decades of bloodshed in eastern Congo while expanding U.S. access to the DRC's critical mineral reserves. "This ends 30 years of senseless war, jobs, prosperity, and peace for mill…
(2025-12-05). Iran's paint, resin exports reach $80m in 8 months. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's paint and resin industry exported around $80 million worth of products in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 20 – November 21), up about 10 percent from the same period last year, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade said.
(2025-12-05). Chinese boy lost after US detention, helper's last call in fire: weekly roundup. scmp.com We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Japan's Sanae Takaichi moves to ease weeks of tensions with China over the Taiwan Strait…
(2025-12-05). Thursday 12/4: Free Zoe March. indybay.org 25 Dolores St, San Francisco, CA 94103…
(2025-12-05). Chinese private sector shows growing interest in entering Iran's market. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) has said is prepared to expand joint investments with Chinese companies in renewable energy, electric vehicles and rail industries, noting that Chinese private sector has shown growing interest in entering Iranian market, the head of the organization said during a meeting with Iran's ambassador to China.
(2025-12-05). Death anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (SA) in Birjand. en.mehrnews.com BIRJAND, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The mourning ceremony of the demise anniversary of Hazrat Umm ul-Banin (SA) was held in Birjand, South Khorasan province on Thursday night with the participation of pious people of this city.
(2025-12-05). IMF managing director will visit China next week. ecns.cn The International Monetary Fund announced on Thursday that its Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva will visit China next week for a series of high-level engagements in Shanghai and Beijing."ÄÄ"ÄÄGeorgieva will attend the opening ceremony of the IMF Shanghai Center on Monday before traveling to Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-05). India and Russia set for major trade discussions today. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for an informal dinner at the Prime Minister's Residence in New Delhi, India December 4, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-12-05). Israeli cabinet passes 2026 budget, boosts defense spending through ministry cuts and deficit hike. haaretz.com Cabinet approval of the budget is only the first step toward enactment, after which Finance Ministry officials will draft it into a bill for an initial Knesset vote by mid-January, with failure to pass it by the March 31 deadline resulting in the Knesset's dissolution…
(2025-12-05). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-05). The arsonist masquerading as peacemaker. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Ukraine war has evolved into one of the most intricate and tangled issues on the global stage. On one side, the Ukrainian government is beset by severe internal crises—acute manpower shortages and sprawling corruption scandals—while on the other, Russia, despite sustaining various losses and setbacks, continues to hold the clear upper hand on the battlefield.
(2025-12-05). Critics of Ukraine peace deal must answer: What's the alternative? strategic-culture.su By Mark EPISKOPOS and Marcus STANLEY | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | There are tough pills for Kyiv to swallow but Russia has mad…
(2025-12-05). Milwaukee4Palestine: Sign the petition! Louis Fortis and the editors of the Shepherd Express: Shepherd Express Denies GENOCIDE Demand Better Journalism Now. wibailoutpeople.org 
Milwaukee4Palestine Click here to share this petition on Facebook. Click here to share this petition on Twitter. Or you can send your friends this link: actionnetwork.org/petitions/shepherd-exp… Copy and paste this email to friends to spread the word: Subject: Sign the petition! Louis Fortis and the editors of the Shepherd Express: Shepherd Express Denies GENOCIDE — …
(2005-12-25). Your Party exists! Now the hard work begins… links.org.au 
Simon Hannah & Terry Conway — Your Party's founding conference was a battleground between unelected bureaucrats and the left, but in the end it has produced a new socialist and working-class party.
(2025-12-05). 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.
(2025-12-05). ICE Descends on World's "Incarceration Capital" to Carry Out Raids. truthout.org A major immigration crackdown is underway in New Orleans and the surrounding areas of Louisiana, dubbed "Operation Catahoula Crunch" by the Trump administration. According to planning documents, 250 federal agents will aim to make 5,000 arrests over two months. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the operation will target "the worst of the worst," though the number of arrests being… |
(2025-12-05). CAT 2025 Answer Key: Steps, Link to Download. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Kozhikode is set to release on its official website 'iimcat.ac.in' the official Answer Key of CAT 2025 (Common Admission Test 2025) after successfully conducting it Sunday.
(2025-12-05). Cashless loopholes: Treasury confirms exemptions for bankless towns. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-05). US Supreme Court allows Texas to use Trump-backed voting map. scmp.com The US Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Texas to use redrawn congressional districts for the 2026 midterm elections, boosting the hopes of President Donald Trump's Republicans to retain control of the House of Representatives. | The push by Texas – which carves out five more Republican-friendly districts and came at the behest of Trump – kicked off a series of similar efforts in states around the country.
(2025-12-05). Retired CDC vaccine expert blasts anti-science policy shift. wsws.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, once the premier disease-fighting institution in the US, and even the world, has been taken over by anti-vaccine quacks under the direction of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
(2025-12-05). Lethal Illusion: Understanding the Death Penalty Apparatus. theintercept.com 
(2025-12-05). Madison, December 6, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE Picket! wibailoutpeople.org 
8 A.M. — 12 NOON at 661 State Street, Madison | Madison November 28, 2025. / Photo:
(2025-12-05). The Constitution vs. the Commander-in-Chief: The Duty to Disobey Unlawful Orders. counterpunch.org 
Every military servicemember's oath is a pledge to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. It is not an oath to a politician. It is not an oath to a party. And it is not an oath to the police state. Yet what happens when those same men and women are being told—by
(2025-12-05). World Soil Day an opportunity to rethink how we interact with earth. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.
(2025-12-05). Saturday 12/6: Protest at Trader Drop Petaluma Poultry! indybay.org 1901 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA…
(2025-12-05). Saturday 12/6: Free virtual screening of the documentary video: "The Grassroots Tour of Al-Quds" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z1KK……
(2025-12-05). Stop the Attack on Free Speech in Port Washington! December 6, 2025 Protest. wibailoutpeople.org 
The 4 corners near Hill School Park where Grand Ave and Spring St cross, N Spring St., Port Washington, WI 53074 — 10-11 A.M. Sponsored by Ozaukee Indivisible About this event The stakes are getting larger and closer to home by the day. We've grown used to seeing authoritarian tactics meted out by Federal authorities …
(2025-12-05). Poll: Netanyahu coalition would gain only 51 of 120 seats in case of elections. haaretz.com Opposition parties would win 69 seats if an election were held on the day the poll was conducted, while Likud remains the largest party with 25 projected seats. Far-right Religious Zionism party would win four seats, after previously failing to clear the electoral threshold…
(2025-12-05). India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength:PM. devdiscourse.com India's unwavering belief is that terrorism is a direct assault on values of humanity; global unity against it is our greatest strength: PM.
(2025-12-05). IndiGo cancels 400 more flights as week-long meltdown strands tens of thousands. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- India's largest airline, IndiGo, scrapped more than 400 flights on Friday, deepening a week-long operational crisis that has disrupted travel for tens of thousands and drawn heightened scrutiny from regulators. Delhi airport alone logged over 220 cancellations and delays, while Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune reported severe knock-on disruptions.IndiGo, holder of over 60% of India's domestic aviation market, blamed the collapse on "unforeseen operational challenges," chiefly an acute pilot shortage triggered by new flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules that took effect this month.PTI PHOTO | S…
(2025-12-05). Video: Yurii Sheliazhenko on So-Called Trump Peace Plan for Ukraine. worldbeyondwar.org WBW Board Member Sheliazhenko says there are signs that Trump's plan is mainly aimed at asserting U.S. global leadership and economic interests, as well as Trump's personal interests. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-05). Wonderland Pier hotel? Ocean City Council opens door to large-scale redevelopment. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Ocean City Council voted 4-3 to allow the former Gillian's Wonderland Pier site at 600 Boardwalk for planning board review, possibly paving the way for large-scale redevelopment other than an amusement park. | Thursday night's meeting at the Ocean City Music Pier drew a packed crowd of supporters and critics. Public comment stretched for four hours before the council took the final vote after 10 p.m. | The vote does not approve any specific project but authorizes the plannin…
(2025-12-05). Afghanistan Pivots Economically to Central Asia as it Seeks to End Dependence on Pakistan. juancole.com By ( But experts warn that geography, high costs, and political constraints will hinder efforts by Afghanistan's cash-strapped an…
(2025-12-05). What are the implications of Trump's Somali 'garbage' comments? aljazeera.com Critics say remarks cross a line in public debate.
(2025-12-05). Lawsuit Launched to Require National Gray Wolf Recovery Plan. indybay.org WASHINGTON, December 2, 2025 — The Center for Biological Diversity filed a notice today of its intent to sue the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service for refusing to develop a national gray wolf recovery plan under the Endangered Species Act. The notice comes two years after the Center won a similar lawsuit.
(2025-12-05). Chinese paddlers seal sixth straight win after crushing France at ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. ecns.cn Tournament hosts China beat France 8-2 to clinch their sixth consecutive win at the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) Mixed Team World Cup in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday.
(2025-12-05). US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns. aljazeera.com The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.
(2025-12-05). Why Japan Just Humiliated China's Red-Line Threats. thinktank.pk the Taiwan Strait remains a flashpoint of global tension, with recent exchanges between Tokyo and Beijing amplifying fears of miscalculation. A recent commentary from a Chinese state-affiliated outlet lambasts Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for "evasiveness" on Taiwan policy, demanding a "comprehensive explanation" to avert a "deeper crisis." Yet, this narrative overlooks Japan's consistent adherence …
(2025-12-05). Why is Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025? fairobserver.com 
After reaching an all-time high of $3,673.95 per ounce on September 9, 2025, the price of gold is once again ramping up, trading just below the record. Year-to-date, gold has outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) with an impressive 37.4% gain, while Bitcoin investors have seen only an 18.7% increase over the same period. This seemingly contradicts the…
(2025-12-05). In the Marketplace for Saints, the Pickings are Slim. fairobserver.com This Devil's Advocate is worried. My professional activity requires the emergence of recognizable personalities who exhibit saintly behavior. Like a recruiter in a modern enterprise, my job is to weed out the weak candidates, note the flaws in their CV, and thereby permit the truly performing ones to become identified and vetted. The trend in…
(2025-12-05). DOJ Plans to End Sexual Violence Protections for Incarcerated LGBTQIA+ People. truthout.org The Department of Justice (DOJ) plans to dismantle protections for trans and intersex people in federal, state, and local prisons, jails, and youth detention facilities, according to a government memo obtained by Prism. The memo, dated Dec. 2, takes aim at existing standards of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) that the department says do not comport with the Trump administration's… |
(2025-12-05). Friday 12/12: Street Spirit Winter Party and Fundraiser at. indybay.org 3629 Martin Luther King Junior Way | Oakland, CA 94609…
(2025-12-05). Investigations reveal combat stress a key factor in costly US Navy mishaps. scmp.com New investigative reports into a series of high-profile and costly US Navy mishaps during a US-led campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels reveal that the most intense running sea battle that the military service has faced since World War II took a toll on ships and personnel. | The four reports released on Thursday cover a "friendly fire" incident in December 2024 that saw the cruiser USS Gettysburg shoot at two fighter jets from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, downing one, as well as…
(2025-12-05). EU hits Musk's X with $140m fine for 'deceptive' blue tick, ad transparency. aljazeera.com Landmark penalty triggers US fury as Brussels enforces first digital transparency sanction.
(2025-12-05). 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.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron attend closing ceremony of seventh meeting of China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron attended and addressed the closing ceremony of the seventh meeting of China-France Business Council on Thursday in Beijing.
(2025-12-05). Xi, Macron vow to deepen relations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands while jointly meeting the media after their talks on Thursday in Beijing. Macron is on a state visit to China.
(2025-12-05). EasyJet to resume Israel flights in March – but only from three destinations. haaretz.com Low-cost aviation giant will resume flights to Israel from London, Amsterdam and Rome…
(2025-12-05). UAE-backed STC captures major Hadramout and Al-Mahra cities and oilfields. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces tightened their grip on Hadramout on Thursday, seizing key cities, military sites, and the PetroMasila oilfields in a sweeping offensive that has upended Yemen's southern balance of power. The campaign, dubbed Promising Future, has brought nearly one-third of Yemen's territory under STC influence, deepening fears that the anti-Houthi coalition is fracturing beyond repair.STC-aligned Hadrami Elite Forces took control of Seiyun on Wednesday after brief clashes with units from the First Military Region, capturing the presidential palace, the…
(2025-12-05). Democracy Now! 2025-12-05 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 05, 2025; Rigging Democracy: Supreme Court Approves Racial Texas Gerrymander, Handing Trump Midterm Advantage; 5,000 Arrests? ICE Descends on Louisiana to Carry Out Raids in World's "Incarceration Capital"; Trump Calls Somali Community "Garbage": Minnesota Responds to Racist Rant and Immigration Sweeps; "Alejandro Was Murdered": Colombian Fisherman's Family Files Claim Against U.S. over Boat Strike | Headlines for December 05, 2025; Rigging Democracy: Supreme Court Approves Racial Texas Gerrymander, Handing Trump Midterm Advantage; 5,000 Arrests…
(2025-12-05). Indonesian president names first panda cub born in the country. ecns.cn The giant panda Hu Chun, currently living in Indonesia, gave birth to a cub last Thursday at the Taman Safari Zoo in Bogor, Indonesia, which marks the first giant panda cub ever born in the country.
(2025-12-05). Russia: ICRC's response to the emergency situation in Kursk linked to the hostilities. icrc.org Activities of the ICRC's Regional Delegation in Moscow in connection with the situation in Kursk.
(2025-12-05). Iran filmmaker Panahi says to return home despite sentencing. newarab.com 
(2025-12-05). Terrorist 'Domino Effect' Threatens West Africa. eurasiareview.com As Sahel-based terrorist groups continue to look southward to expand their territory, resources, recruitment base and illicit trafficking, officials are urging West Africa's coastal countries and their landlocked neighbors to work together. | Across porous borders, terrorist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are finding a foothold in the northern regions of many of West Africa's coastal countries. | "Established groups expand their reach," United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a November 18 speech to the Security Council. "Several coastal states are under threat. We face the r…
(2025-12-05). China narrows U.S.' scientific research lead. ecns.cn China and the United States vied for the top spot across research fronts in 11 major scientific fields, with the US achieving only a marginal edge in overall performance, a report released recently said.
(2025-12-05). IRGC dismantles MKO-linked team in Tehran's suburbs. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) — The IRGC Intelligence Organization has said that it has captured a terrorist team linked to Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) in the Pardis town in the northeast of Tehran who were planning anti-security actions.
(2025-12-05). Sam Marcy, August 9, 1993: Somalia: the madness of the hit-and-run driver. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-05). Is Japan sliding back toward militarism? tehrantimes.com XIAMEN — Relations between China and Japan are undergoing their most serious shock in a decade. And yet, as recently as 2024—after the lifting of pandemic restrictions—it seemed the two countries were slowly moving toward improved relations. This trend was abruptly disrupted in recent weeks, when a series of diplomatic missteps gave way to open disputes.
(2025-12-05). Bellas artes villaclareñas celebran su aniversario con homenaje a Fidel. radiohc.cu Con la exhibición de la exposición transitoria ´Bazar de Antigàºedades ª, homenaje a las primeras familias de la ciudad de Santa Clara, y la muestra especial ´Tesoros del pueblo ª, para evocar el lado más humano, sensible y humilde del Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro; el Museo de Artes Decorativas de Villa Clara celebra este 4 de diciembre, 38 años atesorando el patrimonio de la hermosa urbe del centro de Cuba. | Claudia Tena Figueroa, directora del Museo de Artes Decorativas de Santa Clara, nos cuenta.
| ´Esta inmensa casona, fiel exponente de la hidalgía de la urbe, es un…
(2025-12-05). øCuál ha sido la evolución de los arbovirus en el país? cubadebate.cu En el programa Mesa Redonda los especialistas insistieron en la importancia del diagnóstico clínico, la vigilancia y la atención diferenciada para las personas con mayor riesgo, como parte de los esfuerzos integrales para enfrentar los arbovirus en el país.
(2025-12-05). Con filme argentino "Belén" , inauguran 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La cinta inaugural, "Belén" no fue una elección casual. Este drama, que relata la condena a ocho años de prisión de una joven acusada de haberse provocado un aborto en Tucumán, sirvió como un potente preámbulo para un festival que se declara, desde su primera secuencia, comprometido con las luchas y las realidades más descarnadas del continente.
(2025-12-05). Accidente ferroviario en Artemisa involucra tren de combustible. cubadebate.cu De acuerdo con la información preliminar, el siniestro ocurrió cuando la locomotora impactó a un tractor que cruzaba la línea férrea sin atender las señales emitidas por el maquinista Gustavo Enmanuel, trabajador de los Ferrocarriles de La Habana. No se reportan pérdidas de vidas humanas. Los daños materiales se concentran en el tractor y en la locomotora del tren.
(2025-12-05). øCuál ha sido la evolución de los arbovirus en el país? cubadebate.cu En el programa Mesa Redonda los especialistas insistieron en la importancia del diagnóstico clínico, la vigilancia y la atención diferenciada para las personas con mayor riesgo, como parte de los esfuerzos integrales para enfrentar los arbovirus en el país.
(2025-12-05). Accidente en provincia cubana de Artemisa involucra a tren de combustible. radiohc.cu Un tren proveniente de La Habana y con destino a Pinar del Río, que transportaba combustible, sufrió un accidente este jueves en un tramo de la vía férrea ubicado en la avenida 40, en la ciudad de Artemisa. | La información preliminar refiere que el siniestro ocurrió cuando la locomotora impactó a un tractor que cruzaba la línea férrea sin atender las señales emitidas por el maquinista Gustavo Enmanuel, trabajador de los Ferrocarriles de La Habana. | No se reportan pérdidas de vidas humanas. Los daños materiales se concentran en el tractor y en la locomotora del tren. | La vía férrea permanece obstruida mientras…
(2025-12-05). Con filme argentino "Belén" , inauguran 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. cubadebate.cu La cinta inaugural, "Belén" no fue una elección casual. Este drama, que relata la condena a ocho años de prisión de una joven acusada de haberse provocado un aborto en Tucumán, sirvió como un potente preámbulo para un festival que se declara, desde su primera secuencia, comprometido con las luchas y las realidades más descarnadas del continente.
(2025-12-05). Namibios y cubanos, uno solo. radiohc.cu 
´Los cubanos en Namibia somos parte de ese pueblo ª, afirmó el comentarista deportivo, conductor y director de programas de televisión Milton Díaz Canter, al resumir el trabajo realizado en Namibia para la confección de un documental que repasa los hitos de la histórica relación de la joven nación africana con Cuba. | Bajo el nombre de
(2025-12-05). Parlamento cubano llama a preservar la paz de América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) llamó este jueves a los ciudadanos de América Latina y el Caribe, y de los Estados Unidos, a actuar de forma oportuna y decididamente en favor de preservar la región como Zona de Paz. | El reclamo toma en cuenta el actual despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Caribe, donde ya son decenas las personas muertas por ataques perpetrados por las fuerzas norteamericanas contra embarcaciones en el área, hechos que califican como ejecuciones extrajudiciales que violan el Derecho Internacional. | A continuación, e…
(2025-12-05). UNICEF apoya territorios de la provincia Granma afectados por el huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu 
(2025-12-05). Vicepresidente de Cuba evaluó desarrollo del programa arrocero en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa evaluó este jueves el desarrollo del programa arrocero en la provincia de Camagàºey, en el cual, consideró, se requiere una mayor vinculación, contratación y control del destino de las producciones. | Conoció que para la actual campaña, iniciada en el mes de noviembre, se prevé la siembra de 22 mil 522 hectáreas, de ellas más de 14 mil de arroz especializado y el resto de popular, a partir del balance de agua aprobado en la provincia. | Así lo informó Jimmy Camejo Martín, director de la Emp…
(2025-12-05). Golpe electoral 2025: La elección más manipulada de la historia en Honduras. cubadebate.cu Marlon Ochoa, consejero del Consejo Nacional Electoral (CNE) de Honduras, se dirigió al pueblo en una conferencia de prensa sobre la "trama" de un "golpe electoral" en el país. Afirmó que el sistema de Transmisión de Resultados Electorales Preliminares (TREP) es una "verdadera trampa". Advirtió que esta podría ser "la elección menos transparente" de la historia democrática.
(2025-12-05). Dan a conocer al jurado del XLVI Festival de Cine de La Habana. cubadebate.cu Los integrantes del jurado de XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, que acoge 114 cintas en concurso, se presentaron hoy en el Salón Vedado del Hotel Nacional de Cuba. La directora del Festival, Tania Delgado, agradeció la participación de esas relevantes figuras de la cinematografía latinoamericana y del mundo.
(2025-12-05). Parlamento cubano llama a preservar la paz de América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Comisión de Relaciones Internacionales de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular de Cuba (Parlamento) llamó este jueves a los ciudadanos de América Latina y el Caribe, y de los Estados Unidos, a actuar de forma oportuna y decididamente en favor de preservar la región como Zona de Paz. | El reclamo toma en cuenta el actual despliegue militar estadounidense en el mar Caribe, donde ya son decenas las personas muertas por ataques perpetrados por las fuerzas norteamericanas contra embarcaciones en el área, hechos que califican como ejecuciones extrajudiciales que violan el Derecho Internacional. | A continuación, e…
(2025-12-05). New "Awards industry" Honors Politicians Who Favor War Over Diplomacy. covertactionmagazine.com It has become a cliché that award ceremonies serve the award givers more than the laureates. Admittedly, there are many worthy laureates who genuinely care to make sure the prize recipients get merit Recognition, and who could make good use of research and development's financing. Nonetheless, it is manifest that most award festivities have become …
(2025-12-05). Vicepresidente de Cuba evaluó desarrollo del programa arrocero en Camagàºey. radiohc.cu El miembro del Buró Político del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y vicepresidente de la República, Salvador Valdés Mesa evaluó este jueves el desarrollo del programa arrocero en la provincia de Camagàºey, en el cual, consideró, se requiere una mayor vinculación, contratación y control del destino de las producciones. | Conoció que para la actual campaña, iniciada en el mes de noviembre, se prevé la siembra de 22 mil 522 hectáreas, de ellas más de 14 mil de arroz especializado y el resto de popular, a partir del balance de agua aprobado en la provincia. | Así lo informó Jimmy Camejo Martín, director de la Emp…
(2025-12-05). Holguín derrota a Industriales y recupera el tercer escaño en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los inspirados Cachorros de Holguín derrotaron la víspera a Industriales por 8-2 y se colocaron a un juego de la cima en la Serie Nacional del Béisbol cubano. Los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus derrotaron a los vigentes campeones de Las Tunas por 6-5 y les cortaron una racha ganadora, extendida a seis juegos. La tabla de posiciones sigue encabezada por Las Tunas (37-21).
(2025-12-05). Holguín derrota a Industriales y recupera el tercer escaño en la Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu Los inspirados Cachorros de Holguín derrotaron la víspera a Industriales por 8-2 y se colocaron a un juego de la cima en la Serie Nacional del Béisbol cubano. Los Gallos de Sancti Spíritus derrotaron a los vigentes campeones de Las Tunas por 6-5 y les cortaron una racha ganadora, extendida a seis juegos. La tabla de posiciones sigue encabezada por Las Tunas (37-21).
(2025-12-05). La Danimarca colpita dall'effetto boomerang: guerra contro welfare. strategic-culture.su Il novembre 2025 sarà ricordato come l'inizio della fine della carriera politica del primo ministro Mette Frederiksen. | Segue nostro Il Partito Socialdemocratico (SD), che dal 2019 ha guidato due governi, ha registrato il peggior risultato elettorale regionale degli ultimi cento anni a causa del suo ruolo di primo piano nella spesa per la guerra tra Ucraina e Russia, superiore a quella di qualsiasi altro Paese pro capite e al quarto pos…
(2025-12-05). La Russia sostiene la strategia finanziaria cinese per l'internazionalizzazione dello yuan. strategic-culture.su Nei giorni scorsi, il Ministero delle Finanze russo ha ricevuto ordini per l'emissione di due tranche di obbligazioni sovrane denominate in yuan, negoziate sul mercato interno, unendosi a diversi Paesi, tra cui Ungheria e Indonesia. | Segue nostro La mossa sottolinea la crescente fiducia degli investitori globali nell'economia cinese e nella sua valuta e rafforza i legami tra Mosca e Pechino dopo la decisione del Cremlino di consentire a…
(2005-12-25). 'Annoying' Raphinha pulling Barca towards their best. tribune.com.pk 
Forward Raphinha's comeback from injury has helped Barcelona edge back towards their best form and helped the Catalans reclaim top spot in La Liga. | The Brazilian will likely be the first name on coach Hansi Flick's team sheet for the tricky trip to face Real Betis on Saturday as Barca bid to, at least temporarily, move four points clear of Real Madrid. | Raphinha struck against Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Tuesday night, as Flick's side secured a crucial victory against a title rival, and created two goals in the win over Alaves last weekend, on his first start since a hamstring injury in September. | Last…
(2025-12-05). Witch Hunt: The Heretic and the Inquisition: Why the West Fears Francesca Albanese. counterpunch.org 
Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, represents a systemic, existential threat to the narrative of "Western Civilization" and the myth of supremacy peddled daily by the establishment. Within the Italian media landscape, Maurizio Molinari (former director of La Repubblica and La
(2025-12-05). Thailand/Vietnam: End acts of transnational repression against human rights defenders after Y Quynh Bdap's extradition to Vietnam. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) strongly condemns the sudden extradition from Thailand to Vietnam of Montagnard human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap. The Observatory also urges authorities in the two countries to end and prevent acts of transnational repression against human rights defenders and demand the Vietnamese authorities to respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of Y Quynh Bdap and all other human rights defenders in the country. (…) | – |