(2024-12-21). Humanity Must Not Look Away: a call to protect Gaza's healthcare system. mondoweiss.net 
We stand with Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, in pleading with the international community: Do not remain silent as Gaza's healthcare system is systematically destroyed.
(2024-12-21). Pentagon Confirms 'Around 2,000' US Troops Deployed In Syria. popularresistance.org Pentagon Press Secretary General Pat Ryder revealed on 19 December that the US has "around 2,000" troops deployed inside Syria, more than double the figure Washington has previously claimed to have inside the war-torn country. | "As you know, we have been briefing you regularly that there are approximately 900 US troops deployed to Syria. In light of the situation in Syria and the significant interests, we recently learned that those numbers were higher," Ryder told reporters on Thursday, adding that he "learned today there are approximately 2,000 US troops in Syria."
(2024-12-21). Veteran Calls Out House Committee For Supporting Genocide. popularresistance.org Washington, DC – On Wednesday, 17-year veteran and intelligence officer Josephine Guilbeau disrupted the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs to call out the billions of dollars Congress sends to fund genocide in Gaza while neglecting veterans at home. Here is what she had to say: | "US Congress is complicit in the genocide in Gaza! You keep sending billions of dollars to Israel meanwhile veterans are homeless and committing suicide with more budget cuts on the way. As a 17-year veteran and intelligence officer, I am watching you destroy American values and jeopardize our national security.
(2024-12-21). Israeli Colonizers Set Fire to a Mosque Near Salfit. imemc.org 
Illegal Israeli colonizers set fire to a mosque, at dawn Friday, in the village of Marda, north of Salfit in the central occupied West Bank. Media sources said that illegal settlers set fire to the Bar al-Walid Mosque and wrote racist slurs on its walls, before residents managed to extinguish the fire; the damage was …
(2024-12-21). Israel's Genocide Day 440: New Reports Of Mass Killings In Gaza. popularresistance.org On Wednesday, the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz published an investigative report based on testimonies of Israeli army members under the condition of anonymity, describing various acts of intentional killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza. | According to the testimonies gathered by Haaretz, soldiers, and officers of the Israeli army's 252nd brigade described a line north of the Netzarim corridor, the depopulated military area created by Israel cutting the Gaza strip in half south of Gaza City. According to testimonies, this line is known as "the dead bodies line", which Gaza people "know very well."
(2024-12-21). Israeli-American historian describes attacks on Gaza as 'war of annihilation'. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report "It looks like Hiroshima. It looks like Germany at the end of World War Two," says an Israeli-American historian and professor of holocaust and genocide studies at Brown University about the horrifying reality of Gaza. Professor Omer Bartov, has described Israel's ongoing war on Gaza as an "act of annihilation" of the…
(2024-12-21). Human Rights Watch finds Israel guilty of extermination and 'acts of genocide'. mronline.org 
Human Rights Watch has issued a devastating report concluding Israel is committing the crimes of extermination and genocide in Gaza by focusing on one crucial issue: water.
(2024-12-21). IHRC calls for Holocaust Memorial Day boycott. ummid.com The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has urged Muslims, local government and other organisations to boycott Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations as the organiser's has failed to add Gaza to the list of genocides.
(2024-12-21). Israel accuses Pope Francis of trivializing 'Genocide' in Gaza context. ummid.com In a move that could spark outrage, Israel has accused Pope Francis of trivializing the term 'Genocide' in Gaza context.
(2024-12-21). NOT GUILTY: another two Palestine Action activists acquitted over preventing genocide. thecanary.co Two Palestine Action activists have been acquitted of conspiracy to commit criminal damage charges in a trial at Leicester Crown Court for an action against a Leicester drone factory complicit in Israel's Genocide in Gaza. The trial commenced on 2 December, concluding yesterday. Palestine Action: not guilty The activists were arrested less than a month […] | By
(2024-12-21). Israel's War on Gaza Is a War on Children. truthout.org In November, over a year into Israel's genocide in Gaza, a report by the Gaza-based Community Training Center for Crisis Management produced a grim statistic: "Nearly all children in the embattled Palestinian enclave believe their death is imminent — and nearly half of them want to die." It is no wonder why the statistic, which came from a survey of families with disabled… |
(2024-12-21). IRGC Forces Bust Takfiri Network in Western Iran. english.almanar.com.lb Iran's security forces have arrested members of a radical Takfiri network in the western province of Kermanshah. Amir Feizi, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Sarpol-e Zahab, told IRNA on Saturday that intelligence forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) had kept the extremist network operating in the city under watch and executed an …
(2024-12-21). Syria is for all religions, sects: HTS reassures. ummid.com Amidst the apprehensions that there could be clashes after the fall of Assad regime, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) while calling for unity reassured that Syria is for all religions and sects.
(2024-12-21). Former Al-Qaeda in Syria founder named as caretaker Foreign Minister. marktanliano.net Members of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham continue to fill posts in Syria's new caretaker government after the fall of Bashar al-Assad News Desk DEC 21, 2024 Original Link Here: Former Al-Qaeda in Syria founder named as caretaker Foreign Minister The General Command of the Armed Opposition Factions in Syria has appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani, a founding …
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program tests platform to detect brain diseases‚ÄØ. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests machine learning can assist clinicians with diagnoses, treatment ‚ÄØ Imagine a world where neurological diagnoses are made with greater precision, treatment decisions are supported by data-driven insights and early detection is more frequent. This is the vision driving new research from the Mayo Clinic Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program (NAIP), where artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a powerful tool to support and augment the expertise of healthcare professionals. The NAIP team is testing StateViewer,…
(2024-12-21). Protesters to Biden: 'Dismantle the Deportation Machine'. workers.org 
Over 100 people rallied at Philadelphia's Independence Hall next to the Liberty Bell on Dec. 18, International Migrants Day, to pressure the Biden Administration to dismantle the deportation machine before he leaves office. The demonstration was organized by a coalition of groups concerned about immigrant rights. International Migrants Day, Dec. . . . |
(2024-12-21). Zimbabwe's Civic Space in Crisis: New Report Details Growing Operational Obstacles and Legal Threats to Civil Society. fidh.org • The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. • The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of FIDH and OMCT) launch today a (…) | – |
(2024-12-21). Privatizing Syria: US Plans To Sell Off a Nation's Wealth After Assad. orinocotribune.com By Kit Klarenberg — Dec 17, 2024 | In the immediate wake of the Syrian government's abrupt collapse, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state or will splinter into smaller states as did Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, a move that ultimately led to a bloody NATO intervention. Moreover, who or what may
(2024-12-21). US and Israeli Plans for Syria post-Assad/ Syriana Analysis and Richard Medhurst. marktanliano.net READ MORE:
(2024-12-21). Syria: is the former regime planning a comeback? thealtworld.com As in Iraq and Afghanistan, loyalists could become insurgents battling to regain power | There's a popular saying that there's no smoke without fire. It is from this perspective that one can view the spate of reports on satellite television and social media about meetings in northeastern Iraq involving Maher al-Asad, commander of the Syrian army's Fourth Brigade, and Gen. Ali Mamluk, the former intelligence and national security chief described as the Asad regime's 'black box'. The pair are said to have conferred with officers from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Lebanon's Hezbollah at Jabal Q…
(2024-12-21). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-21). Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence. icrc.org The event in Fortaleza covered operations in such fields as health, education, social work, youth and human rights.
(2024-12-21). IDF downs drone entering Israel from east, probing failed interception of Houthi missile. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli-attributed strikes kill at least seven ‚ñ SYRIA: Protester shot in leg by IDF near Ma'ariya, UNDOF mandate extended by six month…
(2024-12-21). US State Dept gives nod to $5bn in potential arms sales for Egypt. aljazeera.com Huge sale likely to go through despite ongoing concerns over Egyptian government's human rights breaches,…
(2024-12-21). Missile falls in Tel Aviv, leaving 23 lightly wounded. IDF: Interception failed. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Palestinian reports say that Israeli settlers set a mosque on fire, sprayed anti-Arab messages in West Bank village ‚ñ GAZA: Israeli-attributed strikes kill at least seven ‚ñ SYRIA: Protester shot in leg by IDF near Ma'ariya, UNDOF mandate extended by six month…
(2024-12-21). Iran Condemns Assassination of Embassy Staffer in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the assassination of a local staff member of Iran's embassy in Damascus.
(2024-12-21). Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters over attacks on military sites. aljazeera.com Military court convicts civilians involved in 2023 unrest, with rights groups slamming ruling as 'intimidation tactic'.
(2024-12-21). US lifts bounty on leader of US designed foreign terrorist organization. thealtworld.com 
US media claims "he agreed to a U.S. demand that he not allow terrorist groups in Syria to pose a threat to the United States or Syria's neighbors." | In reality HTS is still a terrorist organization right now committing terrorism all across Syria. | The US had all along been arming & funding the organization even as both it & its "leader" were listed/wanted as terrorists. | This is what 1000s of US' armed forces died for in the so-called "War on Terrorism" stretching 20 years — to use terrorism as a pretext to invade and occupy while also using the very same terrorism as a proxy to depose governments the US…
(2024-12-21). The Least That We Can Do For Palestinians. ummid.com While the international community is yet to translate its verbal solidarity with Palestinians into any meaningful action, the least we could do is to give Palestinians their full rights to express their views and share their pain…
(2024-12-21). Has the Resistance in West Asia been defeated? workers.org 
A Venezuelan international relations expert, Rodriguez Gelfenstein was previously Director of the International Relations of the Presidency of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, his country's ambassador to Nicaragua and an adviser for international politics for TeleSUR. Translation: John Catalinotto. Syria map shows surrounding countries and major cities. The U.S. has . . . |
(2024-12-21). Israel targets Gaza refugee camps and kills more than 100 in 2 days. wsws.org Israel Defense Forces launched multiple air strikes against residential buildings in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza and the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza on Friday. An UNRWA representative said, "An entire society here is now a graveyard."
(2024-12-21). NSW Labor government's latest attack on rail strike highlights need for rank-and-file committees. wsws.org Workers are up against a Labor government that is utterly hostile to their demand for a real pay rise and intends to use every mechanism at its disposal to eliminate their democratic rights and shut down their struggle.
(2024-12-21). Workers in Staten Island, New York, join Amazon strike. wsws.org More than 5,500 workers at Amazon's JFK8 facility, alongside thousands of other workers, are fighting for their economic needs and fundamental rights.
(2024-12-21). 20 settlers injured as Yemeni ballistic missile hits Tel Aviv. presstv.ir At least 20 Israeli settlers have sustained injuries after a ballistic missile launched from Yemen struck the central part of the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-12-21). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2024-12-21). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2024-12-21). Syria's de facto new ruler names Asaad al-Shibani as foreign minister. presstv.ir Syria's de-facto ruler has appointed Asaad Hassan al-Shibani as the country's new foreign minister following the fall of President Basher al-Assad's government earlier this month.
(2024-12-21). I'm barely alive. Let 2025 not be a third year of Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
When The New Arab asked me to write a reflection on 2024, I honestly didn't know where to start: every month of 2024 in Gaza has been drenched with I've stared down death more times than I can remember, the corners of my bloodshot eyes now seem permanently filled with gunpowder residue and soot. | While you read this, you're most likely enjoying a festive break, wondering what presents you'll receive, and looking forward to a blessed time with loved ones, family an…
(2024-12-21). US suspends $10M bounty on HTS chief. newarab.com 
The The announcement followed a meeting in Damascus between U.S. diplomat for the Middle East, Barbara Leaf and the leader of During a press conference, she welcomed 'positive messages' from their talks, including a promise to fight t…
(2024-12-21). Press TV, Iran 'Spotlight' panel discussion: Exploiting Syria's Instability. gilbertdoctorow.com I hope that readers of these pages will find yesterday evening's 'Spotlight' discussion program of Press TV to be as thought provoking as I did in my capacity as participant. My debating partner, journalist John Bosnitch in Canada, was well prepared with an analysis of current developments in Syria under stage management from the United …
(2024-12-21). Putin Thinks Al-Qaeda in Syria Is Reformed Too. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). Via Syria, US and Israel are trying to spread sectarian conflict to the region. unitedworldint.com Interview to Russia Today France on recent events in Syria. UWI author political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest to Russia Today France. Gàºzaltan answered the question on the recent developments in Syria. Mr. Gàºzaltan, good evening. Currently, there are numerous forces present in Syria. I would like to begin directly by discussing their relations …
(2024-12-21). Via Syria, US and Israel are trying to spread sectarian conflict to the region. uwidata.com By Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan UWI author political scientist Onur Sinan Gàºzaltan was guest to Russia Today France. Gàºzaltan answered the question on the recent developments in Syria. Mr. Gàºzaltan, good evening. Currently, there are numerous forces present in Syria. I would like to begin directly by discussing their relations with Türkiye. According to the Washington …
(2024-12-21). Iran says own aircraft used for 'responsible' pullout from Syria. presstv.ir Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has described the aim of Iran's presence in Syria as preventing the spread of insecurity to the broader region.
(2024-12-21). Israeli forces open fire on Syrians protesting occupation. presstv.ir Israeli troops have shot and wounded a Syrian protester demonstrating against the army's presence in Syria's southwestern province of Dara'a, demanding the withdrawal of the forces from the area.
(2024-12-21). Iranian embassy staffer assassinated by terrorists in Damascus. presstv.ir Iran condemns the shooting death of its local embassy staffer in the Syrian capital of Damascus.
apnews.com (2024-12-21). Government funding bill clears Congress, averting a shutdownThe drastically slimmed-down 118-page package would fund the government at current levels through March 14 and add $100 billion in disaster aid and $10 billion in agricultural assistance to farmers. | Republicans made a so-called handshake agreement to raise the debt limit at that time while also cutting $2.5 trillion in spending over 10 years.
(2024-12-21). A "Humanitarian War" on Syria. Military Escalation. Towards a Broader Middle East-Central Asian War? globalresearch.ca The road to Tehran goes through Damascus. A US-NATO war on Iran would involve, as a first step, a destabilization campaign ("regime change") directed against Syria.
(2024-12-21). Israeli occupation forces deploy to Qirs Al-Nafl town in Syria's Quneitra, install surveillance cameras in the area: Syrian sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-21). Syria: The occupation army established 7 permanent points in the buffer zone along the disengagement strip in the countryside of Damascus, Daraa and Quneitra. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-21). Israel at war, day 442: Missile fired from Yemen wounds 23 in Israeli city of Jaffa. haaretz.com The IDF said more than one IDF missile defense system failed to thwart the attack in Jaffa ‚ñ Netanyahu to Wall Street Journal: 'I'm not going to agree to end the war before we remove Hamas' ‚ñ Medics in Gaza: Israeli airstrike on home in north Gaza kills ten ‚ñ Syrian shot in the leg while protesting IDF's presence in the DMZ along Syrian-Israeli border; IDF: Soldiers 'identified a threat' ‚ñ Palestinian Health Ministry: 37-year-old man killed by IDF fire near West Bank city of Jenin ‚ñ Here's what you need to kno…
(2024-12-21). Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people? icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Do you have a missing family member in Syria? icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria.
(2024-12-21). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-21). Explained: Why is Israel keen on annexing West Bank now. ummid.com What is taking place in Syria serves as a model of what to expect in the West Bank in coming months.
(2024-12-21). After fall of Assad dynasty. independent.co.ug 
What Syria's risky new moment means for Syrians, leaders in the region, Turkey, Israel, and America COMMENT | STEVEN A. COOK | On January 21, 1994, Basil al-Assad was killed in what the Syrian government described as a car accident. According to official dispatches, he had been driving too fast on the way to the airport …
(2024-12-21). How To Understand The Change Of Government In Syria. popularresistance.org Just over a decade ago, Assad's government remained in power largely because of support from Iran and Russia, but also because of the involvement — to a lesser extent — of neighbouring Iraq and Hezbollah (Lebanon). Assad did not have the stomach for the contest. He became president in 2000 after the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad, who took office through a military coup in 1971. Bashar al-Assad had a privileged upbringing and studied to be an ophthalmologist in the United Kingdom. When the rebel armies neared Damascus in December of this year, Assad fled to Moscow with his family, claiming that h…
(2024-12-21). How South Asia's toxic skies have become a silent killer. newarab.com 
A dystopian South Asian sky reveals itself through satellite images as smog and seasonal air pollution engulf northern India (Delhi, NCR, Haryana, and Punjab) and southern Pakistan's Punjab province. | While pollution has always been a concern, air pollution in the Global South has become especially catastrophic in recent years, worsening during the winter months and bringing public life to a standstill in major cities like New Delhi, Lahore, and Multan. | Experts attribute the crisis to industrial pollution, massive vehicle emissions, and the burning of crop stubble in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in India, as w…
(2024-12-21). US votes against UNGA resolution on Israel's humanitarian aid obligations in Gaza. ummid.com Showing again its duplicity on humanitarian crisis, the United States Thursday voted against a United Nations General Assembly resolution seeking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) opinion on Israel's obligations to facilitate aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-21). The Real BBC 'Impartiality Crisis' Is Its Constant Platforming of Hard Right Tufton Street Think Tanks. bylinetimes.com 
(2024-12-21). Ma Ying-jeou seeks cross-Strait study of Japanese war crimes. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou on Friday expressed his desire to facilitate cooperation between historical scholars from both sides of the Taiwan Strait to uncover the truth of the history of Japanese aggression against China.
(2024-12-21). 'Netanyahu's refusal to end war is attempt to sabotage deal': Israelis protest for hostages' release. haaretz.com In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Netanyahu said he's 'not going to agree to end the war before we remove Hamas.' An official Hamas statement on Saturday said a deal is closer than ever, as Israelis demonstrate for the signing of a deal…
(2024-12-21). Israel kills 7 children from one family in air strike on Gaza. aljazeera.com UNRWA says Gaza has become a 'graveyard' as Israel continues its bombing campaign amid worsening living conditions.
(2024-12-21). Sweden ends UNRWA funding after Israel ban. newarab.com 
Sweden will stop funding the Funding earmarked for Gaza will total 800 million kronor ($72 million) in 2025, but aid to UNRWA, which totalled 451 million kronor in 2024, will be stopped, said the government. | The move comes after Israel passed legislation to bar UNRWA from operating in Israel and east Jerusalem starting from late January, while raising the pr…
(2024-12-21). Israeli Forces Shoot Two Palestinians Near Nablus and Salfit. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men, one of whom suffers disabilities, in the northern and central West Bank governorates of Nablus and Salfit. Occupation forces shot a Palestinian child with live ammunition, on Friday, after invading the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources …
(2024-12-21). Israel Kills 21 Palestinians in Gaza within 24 Hours. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — At least 21 Palestinians were killed, and 61 others injured in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, the enclave's Health Ministry reported on Saturday.
(2024-12-21). Israel-Palestine Documentary 'No Other Land' soars above controversy. mronline.org 
After being denounced by German government officials following its February premiere in Berlin, the film has become one of the year's most acclaimed works.
(2024-12-21). 'This is cruelty, not war,' Pope Francis slams Israel's brutality against Gaza children. presstv.ir Francis said his heart was touched after Israel's killing of at least seven children from one family on Friday.
(2024-12-21). Yemen's Houthis hit Tel Aviv, Israel, with missile. aljazeera.com Latest tit-for-tat attack follows Israeli air strikes on Sanaa and Hodeidah, which killed nine people earlier this week.
(2024-12-21). Gaza Ceasefire Deal Faces Quagmire of Political Hurdles. english.almanar.com.lb Numerous sources over the past week have reported en masse a cautious optimism over the finalization of a ceasefire deal in Gaza, putting a final end to the ruthless 14-month Israeli genocidal war waged on the strip after the heroic "Al-Aqsa Flood" operation on the 7th of October, 2023. This would not, however, be the …
(2024-12-21). Israeli enemy carries out a massive operation of blowing up houses in Kfarkila border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-21). Israeli Defenses Failure in Face of Yemeni Ballistic Missiles Pose Strategic Danger to Occupation Entity. english.almanar.com.lb In less than two days, Yemeni missiles succeeded in reaching the heart of the occupation entity, bypassing its advanced air defenses and achieving direct and qualitative hits, which reflects the importance of this front and its impact on the security of the entity, despite all the strikes launched by the latter against Sanaa with American …
(2024-12-21). Israeli bombardment claims six martyrs in Nusseirat camp, central Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-21). Houthi missile fired from Yemen falls in central Israel, wounding 23; IDF: Interception failed. haaretz.com A large crater several meters deep was formed at the impact site, a playground between residential buildings in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv. Many residents reported they didn't have time to reach a bomb shelter, with a loud explosion heard mere seconds after sirens were activated…
(2024-12-21). As Israel's public broadcaster faces shutdown threat, self-censorship has taken hold, employees say. haaretz.com Even before Kan, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation, is shut down, the threat itself is already having an impact. The news department is careful about its reports from Gaza and the Arabic-language channel, say some, has adopted a right-wing agenda…
(2024-12-21). WhatsApp vs. NSO: U.S. court rules Israeli spyware firm liable for Pegasus hacking. haaretz.com In a dramatic interim ruling, a U.S. judge accepted WhatsApp's claim against NSO, holding it legally responsible for activities conducted with its Pegasus software, despite its clients being state entities and its operations being supervised by Israel…
(2024-12-21). A gang of asylum seekers' children is menacing a gentrifying Tel Aviv neighborhood. haaretz.com Children of asylum seekers and migrants who grew up in the slums around Tel Aviv's Central Bus Station and have virtually no chance of integrating into Israeli society, are being tempted to join violent gangs in their neighborhoods. A tale of fear and loathing in the southern reaches of the city…
(2024-12-21). With its megalomaniacal arrogance, Israel is turning into ancient Athens. haaretz.com One can easily liken Israel to ancient Sparta, where war and national fortitude were glorified. But a more accurate comparison is with Athens, which in seeking to eliminate the Persian threat found itself facing catastrophe…
(2024-12-21). Missile from Yemen falls in central Israel, 23 lightly wounded; IDF: Interception failed. haaretz.com A large crater several meters deep was formed at the impact site, a playground between residential buildings in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv. Many residents reported they didn't have time to reach a bomb shelter, with a loud explosion heard mere seconds after sirens were activated…
(2024-12-21). WhatsApp wins lawsuit against Israel's NSO Group accused of phone hacking. haaretz.com NSO has not yet responded to the ruling, but consistently denies that its software is used unlawfully. The company maintains that all use of its technology is by state clients, including intelligence and law enforcement agencies, operating under their respective national laws…
(2024-12-21). Missile from Yemen falls in central Israel, 23 lightly wounded; IDF: Interception failed. haaretz.com Two days after a Houthi missile destroyed a school in central Israel, a missile from Yemen wounded 16, including a child, after failed interception attempts…
(2024-12-21). Court rules that 9 youth to answer in Pastor Kayanja sodomy case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mwanga II Magistrates Court has ruled that nine youths have a case to answer for falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of sodomy. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda, and Aggrey Kinene. On Friday, the Court presided over …
(2024-12-21). 16 wounded as missile fired from Yemen lands in Israel. newarab.com 
A rocket fired from A further 14 people sustained minor injuries as they rushed to shelters when air raid sirens sounded before the projectile hit just before 4 am Saturday, the military said. | Yemen's
(2024-12-21). Israel kills 21 Palestinians in Gaza in 24 hours. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). Israeli airstrikes kill at least 25 in Gaza's Nuseirat camp. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). UN General Assembly asks court on Israel's obligations in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). In Gaza, we will reclaim our lives after Israel's war. newarab.com 
The ceasefire came into effect in Lebanon. The bombing stopped. The Lebanese breathed a sigh of relief. Yet, for us Gazans, we don't know when the war will end. The final line of our story is still unknown, like an open-ended novel. | What does the first day after war truly look like for a survivor? What do they think of in those quiet, fractured moments when the devastation finally recedes, and life, however difficult, has to start anew? | As a survivor of four wars and other aggressions on Gaza, I feel the first day isn't defined by politics, but is a deeply personal experience. | Today, I can't think about…
(2024-12-21). Israeli settlers torch mosque, Israel 'increases PA cooperation'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). 'Baseless': Saudi Arabia on Israel normalisation breakthrough. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has denied the reports that the Kingdom has given up its demand of establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state as pre-condition to any normalisation talks with Israel.
(2024-12-21). Not one day in prison! No fine in Uhuru 3 sentencing victory! workers.org 
The following statement was posted on the Hands Off Uhuru website on Dec. 17. 2024;Workers World has supported the movement to free the Uhuru 3. African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela outside courthouse where sentencing hearing took place, Dec. 16, 2024. Credit: Fight Back News African People's Socialist Party . . . |
(2024-12-21). Not one day in prison! No fine in Uhuru 3 sentencing victory! workers.org 
The following statement was posted on the Hands Off Uhuru website on Dec. 17. 2024;Workers World has supported the movement to free the Uhuru 3. African People's Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela outside courthouse where sentencing hearing took place, Dec. 16, 2024. Credit: Fight Back News "No one's going to . . . |
(2024-12-21). The Week in Censorship: Judging by reports restrictions on free speech is about to get worse, globally. expose-news.com The United Nations and World Health Organisation are tightening the noose on free speech. While the UN uses treaties, WHO is deploying a "social listening" technique in Pacific island nations. The European …
(2024-12-21). Quake-shocked New Caledonian children repatriated from Vanuatu. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Twenty New Caledonian children who suffered the shock of Port Vila's 7.3 magnitude earthquake have been repatriated from Vanuatu on board a French military CASA aircraft. The special operation was conducted on Thursday, as part of relief operations conducted by the Nouméa-based French Armed Forces in…
(2024-12-21). The War Continues in Lebanon's Only Burn Unit. themedialine.org
(2024-12-21). The Fenzel Plan: How the US Engineered the PA's West Bank Crackdown. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). Commending acts of violence by some Jews, Rafidah, Muslims, and Christians. salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Specific past events involving some Jews, Rafidah, Muslims, and Christians aiming to radicalise youth Allah [The Exalted] says: ŸàŸéŸ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ŸäŸéŸÇŸèŸàŸÑŸèŸàŸÜŸé ÿ±Ÿéÿ®ŸëŸéŸÜŸéÿß ŸáŸéÿ®…
(2024-12-21). Al-Qassam Brigades fighters stab to death three Zionist soldiers and take control of their guns in Jabalia camp, north of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-21). L'Industria della Guerra Distrugge le Nostre Vite. globalresearch.ca Mentre la crisi dell'auto, aggravata da ulteriori misure protezionistiche statunitensi, mette a rischio in Italia 40mila posti di lavoro, e il debito pubblico italiano sale al 139% del PIL e continua ad aumentare, continua a crescere la spesa militare italiana: …
(2024-12-21). Sri Lanka's People Have Kicked Out the Old Political Class. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). Ireland election: its economic model under threat? cadtm.org
(2024-12-21). Tel Aviv Missile Strike Leaves Dozens Injured As Yemeni Solidarity with Gaza Intensifies. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A ballistic missile fired from Yemen struck central occupied Palestine early Saturday, injuring over 30 people as Yemeni Armed Forces intensified operations in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-21). Probe Urged into Murder of 2 Iranians in Northern France. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran called on the French government to launch a serious investigation into the murder of two Iranian nationals in a shooting incident in northern France.
(2024-12-21). President Asks Scientific Elites to Assist in Iran's Progress. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called on Iranian medalists at international science Olympiads to contribute to the efforts to build and develop the homeland.
(2024-12-21). Iran Reacts to Arrest of Nationals over Alleged Link with Drone Attack on US Forces. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Foreign Ministry of Iran has demanded explanation from the ambassador of Switzerland and Italy's charge d'affaires for the capture of two Iranian citizens in the US and Italy for alleged connection with a drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan in January.
(2024-12-21). Indian railways embrace innovation to boost safety and efficiency through cutting-edge technology. tvbrics.com 
The advanced system promises to revolutionise track maintenance with state-of-the-art diagnostics…
(2024-12-21). Russia to use domestically developed cancer vaccine in 2025. tvbrics.com 
It is created from weakened tumour cells…
(2024-12-21). Governments and banks once mocked Bitcoin. Now they want in on it. aljazeera.com After topping $100,000, Bitcoin supporters see the cryptocurrency soaring even higher.
(2024-12-21). 'Trapped inside': The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore. aljazeera.com Air pollution has become a major problem in Pakistan and it is children who are paying the price.
(2024-12-21). The desperate last stand to save a forest from Tesla. aljazeera.com In the German forest of Grunheide, hundreds of protesters occupied the trees to protest Tesla's expansion plans.
(2024-12-21). Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria? aljazeera.com Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.
(2024-12-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,031. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,031st day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-21). Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russia, Russia takes village near Donetsk. aljazeera.com Residential buildings have been hit in the Russian city of Kazan, causing no casualties.
(2024-12-21). What are 'non-crime hate incidents' which have become so hated in the UK? aljazeera.com Children in England and Wales have been investigated by police for calling each other names, a study has found.
(2024-12-21). Don't switch off — the world's children have never needed you more. aljazeera.com We all have a responsibility to make 2025 a better year for children everywhere.‚ÄØ…
(2024-12-21). Trump and the return of the National 'Emergy'. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-21). (VIDEO) Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Casper family cherishing time together in 2023 There is new hope in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Currently there is no cure, but results of a new study conducted at Mayo Clinic show patients experienced improved overall survival while maintaining quality of life after undergoing a novel approach to treatment. Watch: Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma youtu.be/3TZSUEP4jPM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 45) is in the…
(2024-12-21). Breakthrough in treatment approach showing promise in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive type of brain cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic announces the results of an innovative treatment approach that may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma while maintaining quality of life. Glioblastoma is the most lethal type of primary brain cancer due to its aggressive nature and its treatment-resistant characteristics. It is the most common form of primary brain cancer. Each year an estimated 14,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease. Results…
(2024-12-21). Nearly 120 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Filed Across the US Before 2025 Has Even Started. truthout.org After a record-breaking year for anti-trans legislation, 2025 is shaping up to be even more challenging for transgender and queer people across the United States. A legislative tracker maintained by Erin In The Morning and other volunteers has found that nearly 120 anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ bills have already been filed in states nationwide ahead of the 2025 legislative season. |
(2024-12-21). Left-Wing Media Mogul? Environmental Campaigner Dale Vince 'Interested' in Funding Breakaway Observer Title. bylinetimes.com 
The Labour party-funding owner of energy firm Ecotricity has told Byline Times he is "interested" in funding a breakaway media outlet staffed by disgruntled Observer staff, amid the title's controversial sale to the website Tortoise. | On Thursday, industry title Press Gazette It come…
(2024-12-21). U.S. farmers brace for potential tariffs. america.cgtn.com 
A whole host of countries and industries are already preparing for the potential impacts of a trade dispute next year. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a blanket 60% tariffs on goods from China. When Trump imposed tariffs on China imports in his previous administration, China then retaliated by putting tariffs on various U.S. goods including agricultural products like soybeans and corn. | And U.S. farmers are now preparing for a similar scenario, as CGTN's Dan Williams reports.
(2024-12-21). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). China-Latin America: strategic alliance deepens. plenglish.com By Isaura Diez | Chief China correspondent | Chinese President Xi Jinping made his sixth visit to the region since 2013, highlighting the importance Beijing attaches to its relations with Latin America and the Caribbean. | During his stay, the Chinese leader attended nearly 40 bilateral and multilateral events, while more than 60 cooperation documents were signed in various sectors, including trade, technology, infrastructure and culture. | In Brazil, Xi Jinping held talks with his host, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the comprehensive strategic part…
(2024-12-21). Shift in policy set to bolster recovery. ecns.cn After remaining largely unchanged for over a decade, China's recent monetary policy shift is expected to provide stronger support for economic growth in the coming year.
(2024-12-21). Growth and stability 'focus' for next year. ecns.cn Growth and structural reforms for the economy were the focus of China's annual Central Economic Work Conference, or CEWC, held from Dec 11 to 12, when top policymakers decided the country's economic priorities for the next year, analysts said.
(2024-12-21). China reduces holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds to $760.1 billion in October. ecns.cn Chinese holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds fell to $760.1 billion in October, according to data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Thursday (U.S. time). It marked a fourth consecutive month that China's holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds decreased, data showed.
(2024-12-21). China pledges support for Serbia's sovereignty, development. ecns.cn China will steadfastly support Serbia in upholding its national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, while actively backing its pursuit of development and prosperity, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
(2024-12-21). China's envoy: AI is not a cake for a small group of people. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday emphasized that artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is not a cake for a small group of people, nor should its global governance be determined by just a small number of countries.
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce risk of respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more in fall and winter, especially during holiday gatherings, travel and time spent indoors. Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director of Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, says there are tools to help reduce the risk of becoming severely ill from these respiratory infections. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-12-21). PLA garrison urged to play pillar role. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping urged members of the People's Liberation Army Macao Garrison on Friday to comprehensively improve their capabilities to perform their duties and make greater contributions to implementing the "one country, two systems" principle.
(2024-12-21). Xi extends sympathy to Mozambique cyclone victims. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy on Friday to Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi over the devastating Cyclone Chido that wreaked havoc in the African country.
(2024-12-21). Xi hails success of 'one country, two systems'. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping stressed on Friday long-term adherence to "one country, two systems" and urged Macao to continue with efforts to diversify its economy, as he addressed a gathering in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
(2024-12-21). SAR urged to enhance unity and cooperation. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said that the central government will fully support Sam Hou-fai, who was sworn in on Friday as the sixthterm chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and the new SAR government in fulfilling their duties.
(2024-12-21). Chang'e 6 samples shed light on lunar magnetism. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently obtained the first information about the ancient magnetic field on the far side of the Moon, through the analysis of lunar soil samples brought back by the Chang'e 6 mission.
(2024-12-21). Spokeswoman offers condolences after deadly fire in Taiwan. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman extended condolences on Friday following a tragic fire in Taiwan that claimed nine lives.
(2024-12-21). Fluorine Pollution in Electroplating | Technologies and Engineering Demonstration for Typical PFAS Removal from Electroplating Wastewater. ecns.cn
(2024-12-21). It's Becoming Harder to Protest Gaza War on Campus—and Also to Teach About It. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). Yemeni army claims hypersonic missile attack on Tel Aviv. presstv.ir Yemen's military says it has targeted Tel Aviv with a hypersonic ballistic missile, in support of the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-21). Biden sued over failing to rescue American hostages in Gaza. newarab.com 
Nine The lawsuit accuses the State Department of discriminating against Americans of Palestinian origin by abandoning them in a war zone and not making the same effort that it would promptly evacuate and protect Ame…
(2024-12-21). Selected Articles: Kiev Regime Kills Russian General Who Exposed Western Big Pharma's Crimes in Ukraine. globalresearch.ca 
By The choice of Igor Kirillov as a target is easy to understand. He was responsible for investigating Ukrainian …
(2024-12-21). Health tips and lookouts to help you power through the holiday season. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mindfulness is key, Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert says LONDON — Whether it's overeating, catching an illness or feeling stress or sheer exhaustion, a busy calendar of holiday festivities can take a toll on health, says Safia Debar, MBBS, a general practitioner and stress management expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London. In this expert alert, Dr. Debar answers common questions and offers tips to help you power through holiday gatherings in good health. Whether it…
(2024-12-21). American Mission Hospital in Bahrain joins Mayo Clinic Care Network. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A'ALI, Bahrain and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic and King Hamad American Mission Hospital have announced that King Hamad American Mission Hospital is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. King Hamad American Mission Hospital is the first institution in Bahrain to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a group of carefully vetted healthcare organizations with special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge and expertise. "We are proud to join the elite group of hospitals…
(2024-12-21). Luigi Mangione's Indictment Is Another Example of the Dangers of Terror Charges. truthout.org Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg unveiled new charges on Tuesday against Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. While Mangione already faced second-degree murder and weapons charges, the unsealed indictment reveals an escalation: New York prosecutors have charged Mangione with first-degree murder "in furtherance of terrorism. |
(2024-12-21). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-21). Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award. icrc.org Mayara Paixà£o and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sà£o Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a selva da morte (Darién, forest of death).
(2024-12-21). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-21). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-21). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-21). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-21). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-21). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-21). Mexican President restores land to Rarámuri communities. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signed two decrees to restore land to the Rarámuri indigenous communities of the Sierra Tarahumara in the northern state of Chihuahua.
(2024-12-21). As NATO doubles down on war offensive against Russia, Brussels and Berlin demand more rearmament and a war economy. wsws.org On December 4, Germany's Federal Cabinet decided on the National Security and Defense Strategy (SVI Strategy) to upgrade Germany and make it "war-ready" again after two lost world wars.
(2024-12-21). 'From Ground Zero' of Palestine makes to Oscar Shortlist 2025. ummid.com Palestinian Director Rashid Masharawi's 'From Ground Zero', has been officially shortlisted for the Oscar 2025 under the Best International Feature Film category.
(2024-12-21). Guyana summons Venezuelan ambassador over Essequibo bridge. plenglish.com Georgetown, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Guyana's Foreign Minister, Hugh Hilton Todd, on Friday summoned Venezuelan ambassador Carlos Amador to lodge a protest over the construction of a bridge in the disputed Essequibo area.
(2024-12-21). Mexican activists condemn US blockade on Cuba. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Movement of Solidarity with Cuba on Friday delivered a letter to the United States embassy here, reiterating their condemnation of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on the island.
(2024-12-21). Unexpected blackouts hit Ecuador despite promises of soon end. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Several cities in Ecuador reported blackouts on Friday, due to a fault in a transmission line, triggering outages despite the government's promise that there would be no more interruptions.
(2024-12-21). Chile and Bolivia sign agreements on migration and borders. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) The governments of Chile and Bolivia signed important agreements on cooperation in the areas of migration, border transit and the fight against smuggling.
(2024-12-21). Cuba insists the US ought to halt hostility against it. plenglish.com Havana, 21 December (Prensa Latina) Cuba maintains its demand for an end to the United States' policy of maximum pressure, less than a month before the Republican Donald Trump assumes the presidency.
(2024-12-21). Cuba open to have respectful relations with the US. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) On two occasions on Friday President Miguel Diaz-Canel stressed that Cuba is open to establish respectful relations with the US, saying that Cubans have no animosity against the American people.
(2024-12-21). Guyana summons Venezuelan ambassador over Essequibo bridge. plenglish.com Georgetown, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Guyana has reported that Foreign Minister Hugh Hilton Todd has summoned Venezuelan Ambassador Carlos Amador to protest the construction of a bridge in the disputed Esequibo area.
(2024-12-21). Nicaragua: Russia assesses interoceanic canal project. plenglish.com Managua, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) The Russian ambassador to Nicaragua, Mikhail Ledenev, said today that his government is studying the possibility of working on the mega interoceanic canal project in Nicaragua.
(2024-12-21). Support for Cuban Government and people reaffirmed in Argentina. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban residents in Argentina, diplomats, workers and members of the Solidarity Movement reiterated in this capital their support for the revolutionary process in the Caribbean nation and denounced the aggression by the United States.
(2024-12-21). Amazon Workers Launch Largest Strike Yet: 'It Doesn't Feel Like a Job That Should Be Legal'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). America's Health Insurance Grinches: A Scathing Indictment of 'Market' Economics. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). The West's Romance With Elections Is Dead—the Rules-Based Order Killed It. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-21). December2024 Issue: Quarterly Eco-Zine. afgj.org 
About the zine The Quarterly Eco-Zine is an e-zine overviewing our latest news, publications, webinars, delegations, projects and eyewitness accounts of ecological struggles and ecosocialist movements in the Americas. We aim to educate, mobilize and strengthen eco-solidarity across borders. In an era of climate catastrophe and environmental injustice, we strive to inspire hope and change….
(2024-12-21). Cops bust picket line as Teamsters strike seven Amazon warehouses. mronline.org 
Amazon warehouse workers and delivery drivers at seven facilities in the metro areas of San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Southern California, and New York City are out on strike Thursday, in what the union says is the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history.
(2024-12-21). Australian government strikes deal with Indonesia to release "Bali Nine" survivors. wsws.org These low-level young drug "mules," mostly from working-class backgrounds, paid a heavy price after being deliberately handed over by the Australian Federal Police to the Indonesian authorities in 2005.
(2024-12-21). Two US airstrikes target Mount Attan in Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-21). US strike kills Islamic State group leader Abu Yusif. newarab.com 
(2024-12-21). Finally, India, Pakistan cricket boards strike deal. ummid.com India and Pakistan cricket boards have finally formalised a deal on match venues, ending the deadlock ahead of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025.
(2024-12-21). Banning The Bans . levernews.com Good things are happening! A state supreme court gives the youth a chance to live, nurses win a union, the Garden State bans book bans, and small businesses go big.Banning Book Bans : New Jersey became the
(2024-12-21). US Petrochemical Plants Send Millions of Pounds of Pollutants Into Waterways. truthout.org Nearly 70 petrochemical companies across the nation, including 30 in Texas, are sending millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year due to weak or nonexistent regulations, according to a report published by the watchdog group Environmental Integrity Project. The report analyzed wastewater discharges from petrochemical companies that produce plastics across the U.S. |
(2024-12-21). Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups Lag Following Trump's Election. truthout.org New enrollments under the Affordable Care Act are on pace to trail last year's record numbers by as many as a million as the outgoing Biden administration confronts upheavals in the program. Donald Trump's election to a second term has cast uncertainty around the future of the health law. In addition, the Biden administration implemented cumbersome policies to reduce fraudulent enrollment and… |
(2024-12-21). Congress Averts Government Shutdown After Trump and Musk's Effort to Sink Deal. truthout.org The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill 366-34 on Friday night to continuing funding the government, averting the shutdown that loomed after Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump sank a bipartisan spending agreement earlier in the week. The Senate then approved the continuing resolution 85-11 early Saturday, which will keep the government funded at current levels through March 14. |
(2024-12-21). Sri Lanka: Workers action committee discusses defence of school development officers. wsws.org The online meeting was part of a campaign to alert workers to the government-initiated police attacks on SDOs and to rally support for their defence.
(2024-12-21). We Were Dangerous, a film about the abuse of girls by the New Zealand state. wsws.org The film's jarring tone stems from the misguided decision to turn a story about abuse and forced sterilisation into an "empowering" feminist tale.
(2024-12-21). Elon Musk promotes the global fascist right. wsws.org Elon Musk, owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and the social media platform X, is leveraging his staggering fortune to finance and promote fascist forces throughout the world.
(2024-12-21). Sri Lankan IYSSE public meeting: How to defeat the IMF austerity program? wsws.org The meeting will be held on January 3, 2025 at the Department of Political Science, University of Peradeniya.
(2024-12-21). Income and wealth inequality reach record highs in Canada. wsws.org The impact of growing inequality can be observed in various aspects of daily life. The number of homeless people is rising, and tent encampments are an increasingly common sight in Canadian cities. Nearly 23 percent of the population reported some type of food insecurity in 2022.
(2024-12-21). Arrest of top Brazilian general exposes military's role in January 8 coup. wsws.org The plot included an operation dubbed "Green and Yellow Dagger", which called for the the assassination of Lula and other top officials.
(2024-12-21). House Democrats join majority of Republicans in passing Elon Musk-approved government funding bill. wsws.org The stripped-down measure will fund the government through March 14, but it does not include a suspension or rise in the debt ceiling.
(2024-12-21). 60,000 feared dead: Residents of cyclone-hit Mayotte boo Macron. wsws.org Health workers fear a fifth of the population may be dead, but the French president arrogantly told angry crowds that if France did not rule Mayotte, it would be "10,000 times" worse.
(2024-12-21). IG Metall approves 35,000 job cuts and billions in wage reductions at VW. wsws.org According to media reports, the collective bargaining parties "wrestled" for more than 70 hours over five days to reach an agreement. In fact, the whole thing was a set-up.
(2024-12-21). NZ govt plans to make 'heavy handed' change to free speech rules for universities. asiapacificreport.nz By John Gerritsen, RNZ News education correspondent The New Zealand government coalition is tweaking university regulations to curb what it says is an increasingly "risk-averse approach" to free speech. The proposed changes will set clear expectations on how universities should approach freedom of speech issues. Each university will then have to adopt a "freedom of…
(2024-12-21). MEAA welcomes News MAP funding 'leg up' for Australian journalism. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch The union for Australian journalists has welcomed the delivery by the federal government of more than $150 million to support the sustainability of public interest journalism over the next four years. Combined with the announcement of the revamped News Bargaining Initiative, this could result in up to $400 million in additional funding…
(2024-12-21). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-21). Roger Ver faces prison for exposing how US government hijacked Bitcoin. expose-news.com Roger Ver, an early investor in and promotor of Bitcoin, is facing life in prison for revealing how the US government worked secretly to subvert cryptocurrency and prevent economic freedom. The Hijacking …
(2024-12-21). Environmental toxins and EMFs are causing infertility in men and women; what you can do to increase your fertility. expose-news.com Infertility is becoming more prevalent, affecting millions of people worldwide. In women, infertility rates have reached 122.38 million cases in 2019, representing an 86% rise since 1990. Environmental toxins like endocrine-disrupting chemicals …
(2024-12-21). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-21). Climate Change Weekly # 529 — Bad Estimates of Solar Activity and Temperatures Undermine Climate Change Projections. wattsupwiththat.com There is a case against the adoption of Net Zero given the enormous costs associated with implementing the policy, and the fact it is unlikely to achieve reductions in average near surface global air temperature, regardless of whether Net Zero is fully implemented and adopted worldwide. Therefore, Net Zero does not pass the cost-benefit test. The recommended policy is to abandon Net Zero and do nothing about so-called 'greenhouse gases.'
(2024-12-21). Digital Literacy: Preparing Students for the AI-Driven Job Market. moguldom.com AI has implemented its features in all possible fields. There is hardly a profession where you can't use AI-driven tools, and for most companies, experience with these technologies has become a must! Even if you're considering a position as a research paper writer, showcasing your expertise with digital tools is essential. You may be tasked …
(2024-12-21). Eco-Friendly Insulation Materials: Sustainable Solutions for Energy Efficiency. moguldom.com Choosing eco-friendly insulation materials is smart when improving your home's energy efficiency. These materials help regulate temperature, reduce energy consumption, and minimize environmental impact through sustainable sourcing and production methods. By selecting insulation options that are both effective and environmentally responsible, you contribute to a healthier planet while enhancing your living space. You may be …
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(2024-12-21). French troops begin departure from Chad. presstv.ir A contingent of 120 French soldiers has left Chad following the country's decision to end its defense cooperation pact with Paris.
(2024-12-21). 700,000 Cubans rally at US embassy in Havana against trade embargo. presstv.ir Thousands of Cubans have staged a mass protest in front of the US embassy in the capital Havana to voice their outrage against Washington's long-standing blockade on the Caribbean nation.
(2024-12-21). Saudi man arrested after deadly car attack on German Christmas market. presstv.ir Saudi Arabia has expressed "solidarity" with Germany after a Saudi national was arrested following a deadly car-ramming attack in a Christmas market.
(2024-12-21). A fierce hidden battle between desires and conscience. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Imam Ash-Shawkaanee, may Allah have mercy upon him, stated: We often see a man holding a belief that agrees with the truth, but when he speaks to someone who disagrees with him — one who inclines to something of the innovations in religious …
(2024-12-21). Mayor of Holon: Following the repeated sound of sirens in our area in recent days, I have issued instructions to open public shelters. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing 'holiday heart'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have significant consequences. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how "holiday heart" can put too much stress on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-12-21). Researchers discover an aging and inflammation biomarker. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers found that the gene expression of Il23r (depicted in red), which increases in aged blood at the protein level, is present in aged kidney and is associated with the senescence marker p16 (shown in green). When IL-23R signaling is overactive, it can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. Mayo Clinic researchers found that IL-23R increases with age and decreases in response to drugs that attack senescent cells. The bloodstream is teeming with…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding encephalitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Ever since I had my son, I tend to worry whenever he gets ill, so I try to educate myself on different viruses and autoimmune disorders. I recently came across encephalitis. What is it? What are some of the warning signs? And how is it treated? ANSWER: It's normal to worry as a parent. However, encephalitis is a rare disease. The word encephalitis means swelling (often inflammation) of the brain. Early signs can include the sudden…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise tips for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Finding the time to exercise with my busy work schedule seems impossible. How much exercise do I need to benefit my heart, and what kind? If I like to play pickleball, is that a better form of exercise than say, weightlifting? ANSWER: Finding time within busy schedules can feel difficult, but if you dedicate at least 30 minutes of exercise on a daily basis, that can be enough. And any type of exercise is good for your…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: How stress affects your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's the time of year when expectations are often high and, for some, so are stress levels. Stress can affect your body, mind and behavior. Recognizing symptoms can help you manage your stress and prevent health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Summer Allen, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains how stress affects your body, and she offers tips to manage it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/QMOc-4zNj30 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-12-21). The global divide between longer life and good health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rochester, Minn. — People around the globe are living longer — but not necessarily healthier — lives, according to Mayo Clinic research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional years of life are increasingly fraught with disease. This research by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., and Armin Garmany documents a widening gap between lifespan and healthspan. Their paper is published in JAMA Network Open. Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D. "The data…
(2024-12-21). (VIDEO) Hope, healing, hearing: How a cochlear implant helps a man hear again. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thomas Campbell with his wife, Pamela Campbell. On Dec. 18, 2023, the world went silent for Thomas Campbell. The active and vibrant 70-year-old lost his hearing in his left ear when he was 33 years old. And without much warning, on that December day, his hearing went out in his right ear, leaving him completely unable to hear. When other medical centers couldn't help, Thomas turned to Mayo Clinic for answers. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist,…
(2024-12-21). Research shows new treatment could delay cancer progression in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new treatment is showing promise for people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). This precancerous condition can progress to active multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. High-risk SMM carries a higher likelihood of progression. Results from a phase 3 clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at this week's American Society of Hematology meeting, demonstrated that daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets CD38, a protein…
(2024-12-21). Addressing the root cause of rare diseases ⚪ the promise of antisense oligonucleotides. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The central dogma of molecular biology — cited in countless science textbooks — states that DNA is transcribed into RNA, and RNA is translated into proteins. This basic idea is key to understanding how genes are expressed and how to overcome genetic defects that cause disease. For much of history, researchers have treated diseases by targeting the proteins involved, such as giving insulin for diabetes or statins for heart disease. Over the last couple of…
(2024-12-21). Donors' grant enables Ph.D. students to venture and learn. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Roseanne Nooren began her Ph.D. training four years ago, she found great purpose in studying pancreatic cancer. "Once a person is diagnosed, it may be only months before they pass, and that's largely because of the way the cancer metastasizes," she says. "I thought this was an area of research that could really make a difference." In her thesis research with co-mentors Gina Razidlo, Ph.D., and Mark McNiven, Ph.D., at Mayo Clinic Graduate School…
(2024-12-21). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercise modifications help manage multiple sclerosis Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Eoin Flanagan, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says people living with MS can modify their exercise routines so they don't aggravate symptoms such as poor balance or heat intolerance. Mayo Clinic Minute: Using voice to detect…
(2024-12-21). What's your health forecast? Expert explains science behind personal guides to well-being. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — You may be familiar with a range of tips for living a healthy life: Watch your weight, exercise, eat nutritious food and don't smoke, for example. What if you could combine these lifestyle factors with a host of other variables to learn your risk of developing specific diseases, to help catch and treat them early or prevent them altogether? Victor Ortega, M.D., Ph.D., associate director for the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine…
(2024-12-21). 10 patients receive the ultimate gift in a single day at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX, Ariz. — Mayo Clinic surgeons recently performed 10 organ transplants within 24 hours, setting a record for both the hospital and the state of Arizona. On Nov. 19, Mayo Clinic teams worked around the clock to complete seven kidney transplants and three liver transplants. Transplant center colleagues rose to the challenge with one goal in mind: Saving as many lives as possible, says Bashar Aqel, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Arizona….
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercise modifications help manage multiple sclerosis. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Eoin Flanagan, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says people living with MS can modify their exercise routines so they don't aggravate symptoms such as poor balance or heat intolerance. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/5O-68VoVvhE Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 01) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: You can't remember what you can't hear: The hearing loss, brain-health link. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've heard there might be a link between hearing loss and brain health. Can you explain how it could affect my cognitive function and what I can do to reduce the risks? ANSWER: Humans by nature are social. People enjoy being with others, sharing stories, laughing at a joke, dancing to a favorite song, greeting a neighbor, discussing concerns or offering consolation. These connections, whether close or casual, are essential to emotional well-being and…
(2024-12-21). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Living kidney donation may be option for those with type 2 diabetes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was surprised to learn that even though I have type 2 diabetes, I possibly could be a candidate to donate a kidney to my husband who has end-stage kidney disease. Would donating a kidney be safe for me and my husband? I thought diabetes could cause kidney failure. ANSWER: Thank you for considering the gift of life through organ donation. I am wishing all the best to you and your husband. You are correct; diabetes is…
(2024-12-21). Vocal cord paralysis patient regains her breath and her life. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Diane Newman's problems started about a year ago. The first symptom she noticed was the loss of her voice. "I think I realized it at church," Diane, who lives just outside of Jacksonville, Florida, says. "I couldn't sing anymore. My voice was just something that was gone from me, and I didn't know why." Next, Diane noticed she couldn't speak in long sentences without her voice changing. But the fear set in when she began…
(2024-12-21). Are you getting enough protein? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Are you getting too much protein, not enough or just the right amount? The answer? It depends. Your gender, age, activities, use of weight-loss medication or supplements and other factors can affect your protein needs. Here are some answers to your questions about protein needs: Are you getting too much protein? Contrary to all the hype that everyone needs more protein, most people in the U.S. meet or exceed their needs. This is…
(2024-12-21). Germany Christmas market attack toll rises to 5 dead. newarab.com 
Germans on Saturday mourned both the victims and their shaken sense of security after a Saudi doctor Authorities arrested a 50-year-old man at the site of the attack in Magdeburg on Friday evening and took him into custody for questioning. He has lived in
(2024-12-21). Sudan's RSF fighters say they plan to work with a new government. newarab.com 
Sudan's The RSF has been
(2024-12-21). US authorises military sales of over $5 billion to Egypt. newarab.com 
The The State Department informed Congress it had approved the sa…
(2024-12-21). Who is Taleb Abdulmohsen, the Saudi behind the Magdeburg attack. newarab.com 
The suspect behind He carried out the attack on the market with a BMW and was arrested by German police at gunpoint. The five dead include a toddler. | Al-Abdulmohsen is a doctor specialising in psychiatry and psychotherapy and hails from the eastern Saudi city of Hofuf. | He moved to Germany in 2…
(2024-12-21). Celebrating World Arabic Language Day with Spacetoon's creators. newarab.com 
First broadcast in March 2000, Over time, Spacetoon became a revolutionary 24-hour network, the first of its kind to broadcast Arabic-dubbed anime around the clock, and has since been watched by more than In addition to playing a cr…
(2024-12-21). Algeria President reforms governance laws to ease tensions. newarab.com 
On 18 December, a presidentially appointed committee unveiled the final draft of laws governing local govern…
(2024-12-21). US announces $200m additional aid for Sudan. newarab.com 
The Sudan has been ravaged by 20 months of
(2024-12-21). Fact Check: Image showing Kejriwal, Elon Musk together in Delhi is fake. ummid.com A viral image on different social media platforms showing Elon Musk meeting former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi is not real, but AI generated, fact check analysis has revealed.
(2024-12-21). Amit Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark sparks huge protest. ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark about Dr BR Ambedkar has sparked a huge protest in and outside the Parliament.
(2024-12-21). Jamia ranks 416th World's Most Sustainable University. ummid.com Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has been ranked as the 416th Most Sustainable University in the World in the recently released UI GreenMetric World University Rankings.
(2024-12-21). 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscar 2025 race. ummid.com India's official Oscar 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies' missed the inclusion in the list of films shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Awards.
(2024-12-21). Sunita Williams' return to Earth delayed by another month. ummid.com The return journey of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from space to Earth has been delayed by another month, American space agency NASA said.
(2024-12-21). Admins warned of Bhopal like disaster in making around Pithampur. ummid.com The Central and the Madhya Pradesh governments have been warned of creation of a slow-motion Bhopal in and around Pithampur, an industrial town near Dhar city.
(2024-12-21). CAT 2024 Result: Direct Link to Check. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Calcutta has released the Final Answer Keys of CAT 2024 (Common Admission Test 2024), and soon later released CAT result on its website iimcat.ac.in.
(2024-12-21). Fact Check: Video of crying Hindu girls rescued from Muslim scripted. ummid.com PTI Fact Check anaysis of a viral video showing two people rescuing Hindu girls from a Muslim man's house revealed it is scripted and misleading and shared with a false communal claim…
(2024-12-21). Explained: Impact of cold weather on sleep pattern. ummid.com Winters bring cozy blankets and warm beverages along with a desire to keep hibernating, sleeping and never leaving one's bed.
(2024-12-21). The Rise of Indian HNIs and UHNIs in 2024. ummid.com India is witnessing a transformative era of wealth creation, and a dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and seasoned industrialists drives this change.
(2024-12-21). UPSC Civil Services 2024 Interview Schedule Published. ummid.com The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released on its official website upsc.gov.in the interview date and schedule of Personal Interviews for 2,845 candidates who have cleared the Civil Services (Main) 2024 written exams.
(2024-12-21). Watch: Chinese astronauts set new record of longest spacewalk. ummid.com Two Chinese astronauts set new record of the longest spacewalk surpassing the earlier one set by NASA astronauts.
(2024-12-21). Research confirms existence of 'negative time'. ummid.com A University of Toronto research team has confirmed the existence of "negative time" in a tangible, physical sense, challenging traditional perceptions of how time operates.
(2024-12-21). ChatGPT Search available to all for free. ummid.com Microsoft funded OpenAI made 'ChatGPT Search' – said to be a rival to Google Search, available to all for free at an event held on Monday December 16, 2024. | Internet search is dominated by Google, and it had recently launched AI Search available to all for free.
(2024-12-21). GUJCET 2025 Registration Starts, Last Date to Apply Dec 31. ummid.com Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has started receiving Online Applications for GUJCET 2025 through its official website gujcet.gseb.org from today i.e. Tuesday December 17, 2025.
(2024-12-21). CAF president commends Uganda's CHAN preparations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has commended Uganda's preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled to take place from February 1 to 24, 2025. Motsepe uttered his favourable assessment during a brief media interaction on Friday evening after inspecting Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) …
(2024-12-21). Deadly, unknown disease in DR Congo may be linked to influenza. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | A deadly, unidentified disease spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may be linked to influenza, according to government officials. Patrick Muyaya, spokesperson for the DRC government, confirmed late Friday that influenza had been formally identified as the cause. He was speaking after a Council of Ministers meeting …
(2024-12-21). Doctor from Saudi Arabia crashes into Christmas party, kills 2. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN | Xinhua | A car plowed through a Christmas market in the central German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening, killing at least two people — an adult and a small child — and injuring over 60, Saxony-Anhalt's state premier announced. Speaking to broadcaster ARD, the premier said that the suspected perpetrator is a …
(2024-12-21). Finance Ministry raises red flag on deliberate poor budgeting habits. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has warned Accounting Officers of dire consequences for habits of deliberate poor budgeting. The warning was issued by the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury-PSST in the Ministry of Finance, Ramathan Ggoobi, who accuses some accounting officers in Ministries, Departments and …
(2024-12-21). Government issues new guidelines on contraband gold. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Energy has come up with new measures to regulate the exportation and sale of gold. The measure announced by the Ministry permanent Secretary, Irene Batebe follow growing concerns about discrepancies between gold mined in Uganda and that exported mainly to the United Arab Emirates Regional and international …
(2024-12-21). Ntinda Mobile Robbery: Murderers made off with over shs10m. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Crime Intelligence and Criminal Investigations Divisions (CID) have disclosed that the group of armed thugs in the Ntinda mobile money robbery made off with more than 10 million shillings. Albert Cook Tugume, 33, was one of the two people killed in the robbery. Tugume, the younger brother of Kampala Deputy …
(2024-12-21). Uganda remains top in CECAFA Zone in latest FIFA rankings. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has completed the 2024 season as the best-ranked team in the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) according to the latest FIFA rankings. In the rankings released Wednesday by the world football governing body FIFA, Uganda is placed 88th in the world with 1,270.42 points, putting …
(2024-12-21). UPDF focuses on developing core of Non-Commissioned Officers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Force is putting emphasis on strengthening its corps of Non Commissioned Officers (NCOs) whom it views as the real core of the army. This is the message that came loudly at the passing of out of 637 NCOs who have completed a four months instructors course. …
(2024-12-21). Why Everything is Going to Get Worse Before it Gets Better. expose-news.com When UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer used the phrase "things will get worse before they get better," it reminded Dr. Vernon Coleman of a book he had published 20 years ago with …
(2024-12-21). The Sun's 'Don't Betray Brexit' campaign mocked. leftfootforward.org 'Don't Betray "Brexit'. Why are they so worried? Because Keir Starmer has simply mooted the idea of discussing improvements to the Brexit deal with the EU.'
(2024-12-21). Reform's hypocrisy on foreign donations exposed. leftfootforward.org In 2018, Hungarian American billionaire investor George Soros donated £400,000 to the pro-EU campaign, Best for Britain, through his Open Society Foundation (OSF). Soros had also funded several other anti-Brexit groups, including £182,000 for the European Movement UK and £35,000 for Scientists for EU. | Soros, a former refugee from communist Hungary, argued that leaving the EU would be a tragic mistake, weakening Britain's global influence, and preoccupying Britain and Europe for years ahead. | The donation sparked criticism, especially from the UK right-wing media. The Daily Telegraph accuse…
(2024-12-21). 'We are outraged': family of recalled Just Stop Oil activist Gaie Delap speak out. thecanary.co 77-year-old grandmother Gaie Delap has been recalled to prison as her wrists are too small to fit an electronic monitoring tag. She took action in 2022 to demand the government end all new licenses and consents for oil and gas projects — something which is now government policy. Gaie Delap: an outrageous miscarriage of justice […] | By
(2024-12-21). Biden administration warns natural gas expansion would drive up domestic costs. grist.org 
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(2024-12-21). Denmark's "cow fart" tax is a statist intervention to change the public's behaviour. expose-news.com Cow farts are a distraction, and the joke's on us. The Danish tax on cow farts is a significant step toward the state ownership of the means of production. As the history …
(2024-12-21). Polà¥nia incapaz de continuar a ajudar a Ucrânia. globalresearch.ca Até os aliados mais próximos de Kiev parecem estar cansados da guerra. Numa declaraàßà£o recente, o vice-ministro da Defesa polaco, Pawel Zalewski, afirmou que o seu país atingiu o limite da sua assistência à Ucrânia e já nà£o é capaz …
(2024-12-21). Presidente venezolano felicita pueblo cubano por su rebeldía y fuerza (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Caracas, 21 dic (RHC) El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, felicitó este sábado al pueblo cubano por lo que llamó gran demostración de rebeldía y fuerza popular que se vivió en las calles de La Habana y en toda Cuba.
(2024-12-21). Biden marca récord en deportaciones: 2024 registra la cifra más alta en una década. cubadebate.cu El informe del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) refleja un aumento significativo frente a los 142 580 migrantes deportados en 2023. El director interino del ICE, Patrick J. Lechleitner, subrayó que la agencia sigue siendo "apolítica" y cumple las leyes dictadas por el Congreso, aunque denunció la falta crónica de fondos para sus operaciones.
(2024-12-21). Gobierno de Milei tensa relaciones entre Argentina y Chile. radiohc.cu Santiago de Chile, 21 dic (RHC) Las relaciones entre Chile y Argentina atraviesan hoy nuevos momentos de tensión tras las declaraciones del presidente Javier Milei y altos funcionarios de su administración, que descalifican el trabajo del gobierno del país vecino.
(2024-12-21). Bloqueo a Cuba viola derechos humanos, denunció presidente colombiano (+Post). radiohc.cu Bogotá, 21 dic (RHC) El presidente de Colombia, Gustavo Petro, consideró este sábado que el bloqueo impuesto durante más de 60 años por Estados Unidos a Cuba constituye una violación de los derechos humanos.
(2024-12-21). La tierra prometida. radiohc.cu La "tierra prometida", es el nombre que corresponde al relato de la Biblia, en el cual Dios promete entregar unos terrenos como herencia a sus fieles, empezando por Abraham y luego a sus descendientes.
(2024-12-21). Gobierno de Ecuador dice que apagón nacional fue por actos vandálicos. radiohc.cu Quito, 21 dic (RHC) El Gobierno de Ecuador alegó que el apagón nacional ocurrido en la madrugada de este sábado, alrededor de la 01: 30 (hora local), se produjo por actos vandálicos, en el primer día de la promesa de acabar con los cortes.
(2024-12-21). Díaz-Canel agradeció grito unánime de Cuba contra bloqueo EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana 21, dic (RHC) El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel agradeció a los más de 500 mil cubanos que marcharon por el malecón de esta capital en reclamo del cese de la agresividad de Estados Unidos contra Cuba, se conoció este sábado.
(2024-12-21). Cuba dice NO al bloqueo norteamericano. radiohc.cu Un NO rotundo al genocida bloqueo norteamericano se escuchó en Cuba. Los cubanos se movilizaron para expresar su rechazo a la hostil política de Estados Unidos, que durante más de seis décadas ha impedido el avance socioeconómico del país.
(2024-12-21). øàÅngel caído o rebelde? cubadebate.cu La Habana es una de las pocas ciudades del mundo donde existe un monumento al diablo. Se emplaza en uno de los patios del Capitolio y es obra del italiano Salvatore Buemi, que en 1910 la obsequió a Orestes Ferrara. Su autor la tituló "El ángel caído", y es la escultura menos mentada y menos vista de todas las que se erigen en el Palacio de las Leyes cubano.
(2024-12-21). Cierre preventivo de Pabexpo tras incidente eléctrico, en el marco de FIART. cubadebate.cu Un accidente provocado por un fallo eléctrico ocurrió, en la mañana de este sábado, en la Sala B del Recinto Ferial Pabexpo, de La Habana. El Comité Organizador de la XXVI edición de FIART emitió una nota de prensa donde señalan que no se reportan lesionados y los bomberos revisaron el área para tomar las medidas necesarias. "La feria reabrirá sus salones expositivos al público una vez que se cumplan las condiciones necesarias".
(2024-12-21). Evacuaciones masivas en Australia por incendios descontrolados en el Parque Nacional Grampians. cubadebate.cu Las zonas afectadas incluyen a unas 2 500 personas de localidades como Halls Gap, con aproximadamente 490 habitantes, y Fyans Creek, con 47 residentes, entre otras comunidades cercanas. El incendio, que habría comenzado el martes a causa de un rayo, ha devastado más de 28 000 hectáreas en las últimas 24 horas.
(2024-12-21). Senado de EE. UU. aprueba plan provisional para evitar cierre del Gobierno. cubadebate.cu El cierre del Gobierno, conocido como shutdown, ocurre cuando el Congreso no aprueba el presupuesto necesario para las agencias federales, que tienen prohibido gastar sin autorización legislativa. Aunque no es inminente elevar el límite de deuda, el Departamento del Tesoro podría implementar medidas extraordinarias desde el 1 de enero para evitar incumplimientos.
(2024-12-21). Un asteroide del tamaño de un edificio pasará cerca de la Tierra en Nochebuena. cubadebate.cu La NASA ha informado que el asteroide XN1, de 39,3 metros de altura, equivalente a un edificio de diez plantas, se acercará a la Tierra el próximo 24 de diciembre. Sin embargo, los expertos aseguran que no representa una amenaza, ya que su trayectoria lo mantendrá a una distancia segura de 7,21 millones de kilómetros, aproximadamente 18 veces la distancia entre la Tierra y la Luna.
(2024-12-21). Atlético de Madrid vence 2-1 al Barcelona: Es líder en la Liga española. cubadebate.cu El Atlético de Madrid derrotó hoy 2-1 al Barcelona sobre la cancha del Olímpico de Montjuic y se quedó solo en la cúspide de la Liga Española de fútbol después de jugadas 18 jornadas. Luego de conseguir 11 éxitos consecutivos, los Colchoneros mantuvieron su dinámica ganadora y doblegaron a unos rivales que andan de capa caída al lograr apenas una victoria.
(2024-12-21). Falleció el diseñador cubano Salvador Fernández. cubadebate.cu Este 21 de diciembre falleció repentinamente en La Habana el destacado diseñador cubano Salvador Fernández, de larga trayectoria en diversas agrupaciones teatrales, principalmente en el Ballet Nacional de Cuba, compañía en la que creó algunos de sus más elogiados trabajos, como los diseños para los ballets "Giselle" y "La bella durmiente del bosque".
(2024-12-21). Investigación revela que relojes inteligentes podrían aumentar el riesgo de cáncer. cubadebate.cu Un estudio publicado en Environmental Science & Technology Letters relacionó el uso de relojes inteligentes y deportivos con un mayor riesgo de cáncer. Investigadores analizaron 22 dispositivos de diversas marcas, y descubrieron que muchas correas de caucho sintético, diseñadas para resistir el sudor, contienen niveles de sustancias perfluoroalquiladas y polifluoroalquiladas.
(2024-12-21). Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional realizará concierto mañana para cerrar 2024. cubadebate.cu La Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Cuba cerrará este 2024 con un atractivo concierto que tendrá como solista invitado al destacado pianista cubano Victor Rodríguez, bajo la conducción del maestro Enrique Pérez Mesa. Este concierto también se enmarca dentro de las celebraciones por el 65 Aniversario de la fundación de la Sinfónica Nacional.
(2024-12-21). En Cienfuegos, cantata contra el bloqueo. cubadebate.cu Cienfuegueros de todas las generaciones acudieron a una cita donde, desde el arte, se fustigó a la cruel e inhumana política de asfixia que dura ya más de 60 años. Los acompañaron dirigentes de las organizaciones políticas y de masas del territorio.
(2024-12-21). Cubanos residentes en China demandan fin de política hostil de EEUU (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Beijing, 21 dic (RHC) Cubanos residentes en China reafirmaron este sábado su compromiso con su país de origen, denunciaron el bloqueo de Estados Unidos y respaldaron la lucha por la justicia y la soberanía.
(2024-12-21). Cuba mantiene reclamo de cese a hostilidad de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 dic (RHC) Cuba mantiene hoy su reclamo del cese de la política de máxima presión de Estados Unidos, a menos de un mes de asumir la presidencia de esa potencia norteña el republicano Donald Trump.
(2024-12-21). Cuba y Japón celebran 95 años de relaciones diplomáticas. radiohc.cu La Habana 21, dic (RHC) Cuba reafirmó su voluntad de continuar ampliando los vínculos con Japón, en ocasión de cumplirse este sábado el aniversario 95 del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas, expresó la Cancillería de la nación caribeña.
(2024-12-21). Federación Cubana de Béisbol prioriza desarrollo de categorías inferiores en su proyección para 2025. cubadebate.cu Convertir a la base en destinataria principal de la ejecución de su presupuesto durante el año entrante resalta como la más importante proyección avalada por la Asamblea General de la Federación Cubana de Beisbol y Softbol (FCBS). Así lo informó su presidente, Juan Reinaldo Pérez Pardo, al actualizar a la prensa.
(2024-12-21). øQué hace del solsticio de invierno el día más corto del año? cubadebate.cu Durante seis meses, los días han sido más cortos y las noches más largas en el hemisferio norte, pero este patrón cambiará con la llegada del solsticio de invierno este sábado 21 de diciembre, marcando el día más corto del año y el inicio oficial de la temporada invernal. El solsticio de invierno se produce cuando el Sol alcanza su punto más al sur.
(2024-12-21). Desde México respaldan a Cuba y condenan el bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu Ciudad de México, 20 dic (RHC) Miembros de la Asociación de Cubanos Residentes en México José Martí y otros amigos solidarios realizaron una vigilia en esta capital para respaldar a la isla y condenar el bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos.
(2024-12-21). La Siria, gli USA e una lezione per i BRICS. strategic-culture.su àà necessario tenere d'occhio quali risposte Russia, Cina e Iran in particolare daranno alla questione siriana e all'arrogante provocazione degli Stati Uniti. | Segue nostro I recenti eventi in Siria con la caduta del governo di Bashar al-Assad stanno spingendo a importanti cambiamenti in tutto lo scacchiere geopolitico. Cambiando le geometrie del Medio Oriente, cambiano le relazioni fra i molti partecipanti al gioco. E c'è una le…
(2024-12-21). Autoridades guatemaltecas rescatan a 160 menores de una secta vinculada a abusos y trata de personas. cubadebate.cu En un operativo conjunto entre la Policía Nacional Civil (PNC) de Guatemala, el Ministerio Público (MP) y la Procuraduría de la Niñez y Adolescencia (PNA), se logró el rescate de 160 menores en una finca ubicada en la aldea El Amatillo, municipio de Oratorio, Santa Rosa. Las acciones fueron motivadas por denuncias de abusos y trata de personas.
(2024-12-21). øHa sido derrotada la Resistencia en Asia Occidental? workers.org 
El autor es consultor y analista internacional venezolano, y fue Director de Relaciones Internacionales de la Presidencia de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela y Embajador de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela en Nicaragua. El 18 de diciembre de 2024. Siria, con sus ciudades principales, y otros países de la región . . . |
(2024-12-21). Discurso del Presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez en Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente. radiohc.cu Discurso pronunciado por Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y Presidente de la República, en la Marcha del Pueblo Combatiente contra el bloqueo y por la exclusión de Cuba de la lista de países supuestamente patrocinadores del terrorismo, en la Tribuna Antimperialista José Martí, el 20 de diciembre de 2024, "Año 66 de la Revolución".
(2024-12-21). Juan Carlos Anzardo se alza con primer premio en Salón Virtual en Argentina. radiohc.cu La obra"Un tema y tres variaciones" del artista de la plástica holguinera Juan Carlos Anzardo, se alzó con el primer premio en pintura en el concurso convocado por la Galería Gisel Durán en el Salón Virtual Todo Arte 2024,en Buenos Aires, Argentina.
(2024-12-21). Arte y premios marcan en Cuba jornadas finales de Fiart 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 dic (RHC) La ceremonia de clausura de la XXVI Feria Internacional de Artesanía, Fiart 2024, tendrá lugar este sábado en el recinto ferial capitalino de Pabexpo, con la entrega de los premios en las categorías de Producto y Stand.
(2024-12-21). Comunidades Emberá y Gobierno de Panamá sellan pacto para la protección de los bosques. cubadebate.cu Las autoridades tradicionales de las comarcas Emberá Wounaan, Madungandí y Wargandí firmaron un acuerdo con el Ministerio de Ambiente de Panamá para garantizar la protección y manejo sostenible de los bosques en las regiones de Panamá Este y Darién. Este pacto busca equilibrar el aprovechamiento de los recursos forestales con la preservación de los ecosistemas.
(2024-12-21). Ron cubano Havana Club registra el mayor crecimiento dentro del portafolio de Pernord Ricard. cubadebate.cu Havana Club se consolida como la marca líder del ron cubano al registrar el mayor crecimiento dentro del portafolio de Pernord Ricard, informó a la prensa el director nacional de Ventas y Marketing de Havana Club International S.A, Amet àÅlvarez. Según precisó el directivo, desde julio de 2023 hasta junio de 2024, la marca creció un 8.0% a nivel internacional.
(2024-12-21). El Papa Francisco condena bombardeos en Gaza: "Esto no es guerra, es crueldad" cubadebate.cu El Papa Francisco condenó los recientes bombardeos en la Franja de Gaza durante un discurso ofrecido este sábado en el Vaticano, en el marco de los saludos navideños a la curia romana. "Fue bombardeado un edificio donde había niños. Esto no es guerra, esto es crueldad", expresó el pontífice, quien lamentó profundamente los ataques.