lemonde.fr (2025-12-14). Gaza's grim death toll after two months of so-called 'ceasefire'
However, the ceasefire that has been in effect since October 10 has proven as fragile as the one that prevailed in the Gaza Strip from January 19, which Israel broke after only a few weeks. It fundamentally suffers from the absence of any on-the-ground monitoring mechanism, which would be responsible for overseeing ceasefire compliance and sanctioning any violations.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-14). The moral and political crisis of ZionismThe Zionist regime believes that destroying all civilian infrastructure, killing entire families, and expelling an indigenous people from their own land represents a military victory. But what they call "success" is nothing more than the consecration of genocide as a state policy. | | No minimally lucid person considers this a victory: it is a war crime, it is a crime against humanity, it is genocide broadcast live, with the entire world as witness and involuntary accomplice.
(2025-12-14). Israel's Expanding 'Yellow Line' Swallows Gaza Districts. popularresistance.org When Ahmed Hamed returned to his home in Gaza City after the ceasefire, it stood about 1.5km west of the so-called "Yellow Line" enforced by Israel. | Two months on, that distance has shrunk to roughly 200 metres. | "Before the war ended, our home was in a dangerous area, and it was difficult for us to return," the 31-year-old Palestinian journalist told Middle East Eye. | "We waited two weeks after the ceasefire to make sure it was safe." | Eventually, the family went back to their house near the Shujaiya neighbourhood in eastern Gaza City. | Almost immediately, the sounds of war returned with them.
(2025-12-14). Israel kills senior Hamas commander Raed Saad as Gaza ceasefire strains. aljazeera.com Hamas has confirmed that Israel killed its senior commander Raed Saad in a strike which killed at least four others.
english.palinfo.com (2025-12-14). IOF detains, kidnaps several Palestinians from their homes in W. Bank
The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) raided homes and kidnaped several Palestinian citizens during a campaign in the West Bank that started Saturday night and continued into early Sunday morning.
(2025-12-14). Gaza death toll rises to 70,663 since Oct. 07. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Palestinian Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip has said that Israeli forces have killed 70,663 Palestinian people in the enclave since the start of Israeli aggression on October 07, 2023.
(2025-12-14). A Tax Deductible Donation in a Time of Crisis. consortiumnews.com The world is in deep crisis: genocides in Gaza and Sudan; nuclear war lurking over Ukraine; civil rights eviscerated across the West and a disinforming media obscuring it all to shield the responsible. CN is here to help. CN at 30…
(2025-12-14). Hamas confirms death of top Gaza commander after Israeli strike. newarab.com 
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Hamas on Sunday confirmed the death of a top commander in Gaza, a day after Israel said it had killed Raed Saad in a strike outside Gaza City. | The Hamas statement described Saad as the commander of its military manufacturing unit. Israel said it killed Saad after an explosive device detonated and wounded two soldiers in the territory's south. Hamas also sa…
(2025-12-14). Freed hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: still see Arabs as human beings, an unpopular opinion in Israel after October. haaretz.com Elizabeth Tsurkov was kidnapped in March 2023 and held in captivity in Iraq until September. Read her full Haaretz Podcast interview about the shock of returning to a post-October 7 Israel and sparring with right wing pundit Amit Segal — plus her analyses of Iraq, Syria and Gaza…
(2025-12-14). Israel exploits chance to strike Hamas but risks angering Trump. haaretz.com Israel's killing of a key planner of the October 7 attack is unlikely to prompt a serious Hamas response, but it could complicate U.S. efforts to advance a fragile cease-fire and lay the groundwork for Gaza's postwar order…
(2025-12-14). Israeli Military Targets Senior Hamas Commander In Gaza strike. eurasiareview.com The Israeli military struck a car in Gaza City on Saturday carrying senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, according to an Israeli defense official and Israeli media. | The strike killed four people, according to Gaza health authorities. There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or medics whether Saed was among the dead. | The Israeli military said it had targeted a senior Hamas commander in Gaza City, without given a name or further details. | If Saed was killed, it would be the highest-profile assassination of a senior Hamas figure since a ceas…
(2025-12-14). Palestinians trapped under storm-collapsed buildings in Gaza. aljazeera.com Civil defence crews in Gaza try to rescue people trapped under war-damaged buildings that have collapsed from heavy rain…
(2025-12-14). Thursday 12/18: Power Half Hour for Gaza. indybay.org Zoom | http: //jvp.org/gazaph…
(2025-12-14). back to How escalating settler intimidation and violence are normalized in parliament. haaretz.com 'There is no such thing as Palestinians…You are depraved': Working in the human rights field, I'm used to seeing settler attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank, but I was still shocked to see that same violence mirrored in the Knesset, as far-right lawmakers mounted a vicious verbal attack on an Arab MK…
(2025-12-14). Israel launches strikes across Gaza, as dozens detained in WB. newarab.com 
Israeli forces renewed their strikes and shelling across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, despite a According to several reports in local media, Israeli naval boats also opened fire at civilians from along the coast of Khan Younis. Israeli forces further targeted civili…
(2025-12-14). Israel is recycling an old colonial plan in Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli Army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's statement that the "Yellow Line" dividing Gaza will be Israel's new border shows that Israel's plan in Gaza follows its history of redrawing its borders through ethnic cleansing and land grabs.
(2025-12-14). Hamas warns against Israeli plans to "re-engineer" Gaza, displace Palestinians. tribune.com.pk 
Hamas on Sunday warned against attempts to "re-engineer" the Gaza Strip and displace Palestinians from the enclave in line with Israeli plans. | In a statement marking the group's 38th anniversary, Hamas cautioned against "colluding with attempts at displacement and re-engineering the Gaza Strip according to the (Israeli) enemy's plans," stressing that the Palestinian people are the sole authority to choose their governors and are capable of managing their own affairs. | Hamas described achieving a national consensus on a unified Palestinian strategy as "the only way to confront the plans of the (Israeli) occu…
(2025-12-14). Venezuela: Casting off Illusions, Preparing for Struggle. orinocotribune.com By Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network — Dec 10, 2025 | Drawing on a history of resistance, Afro-Venezuelan organizations are mobilizing their communities to meet the threat of military action by the Trump administration and calling on the people of the U.S. to act on behalf of human rights. | The Afro-Venezuelan Organizations Network (ROA) and the Regional Articulation of Afrodescendants of Latin America and the Caribbean (ARAAC), Afrodescendant organizations born from anti-imperialist social change processes and anti-neocolonial struggles at the dawn of the twenty-first century, carry the dignity and sov…
(2025-12-14). Economics Expert Katiuska López: Venezuela Is Undergoing a Total Functional Transformation in Its Economy. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently highlighted the role of the National Council for Productive Economy in driving the growth of a new, self-sustaining economy. | During a meeting on Friday, December 13, which brought together the government, the banking sector, and representatives of the country's main business chambers, he presented the year-end gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 9%, surpassing the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projections and marking 18 consecutive quarters of sustained economic growth. | The president emphasized the urgency of "fine-tuni…
(2025-12-14). President Maduro Calls US Seizure Of Oil Tanker Act Of Piracy. popularresistance.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro described the detention of an oil tanker seized by US military personnel in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday as an act of piracy. On Thursday night, he reported that the crew was abducted and is missing, a circumstance referred to in human rights terms as a forced disappearance. | "Yesterday, they committed an absolutely criminal and illegal act when they carried out a military assault, kidnapping, and robbery—like pirates of the Caribbean—of a merchant, commercial, civilian, private vessel. A vessel of peace, which was attacked as it was about to enter the Atlantic,…
(2025-12-14). Economics Expert Katiuska López: Venezuela Is Undergoing a Total Functional Transformation in Its Economy. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently highlighted the role of the National Council for Productive Economy in driving the growth of a new, self-sustaining economy. | During a meeting on Friday, December 13, which brought together the government, the banking sector, and representatives of the country's main business chambers, he presented the year-end gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 9%, surpassing the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) projections and marking 18 consecutive quarters of sustained economic growth. | The president emphasized the urgency of "fine-tuni…
(2025-12-14). Who's The Dictator? Venezuela's Maduro Or Ukraine's Zelenskyy. popularresistance.org Within the narrow spectrum of establishment punditry, "dictator" functions as a term of opprobrium reserved for governments Washington designates as enemies. By this measure, Maduro is cast as the dictator, while Zelenskyy is sanctified as democratic. | Ronald Reagan's UN ambassador, Jeane Kirkpatrick, wrote about a democracy "double standard" in 1979. A Democrat turned anti-communist neoconservative, she formulated a convenient rhetorical distinction. The so-called Kirkpatrick Doctrine supported "authoritarian" traditional dictatorships and opposed leftist "totalitarian regimes."
(2025-12-14). Rachel Reeves: a genocide-denying, austerity-wielding, donor-hugging neoliberal butcher in socialist drag. thecanary.co Rachel Reeves. When she's not telling lies on a curriculum vitae, and wilfully squeezing the last few pennies out of disabled people, rather than hammering the living shit out of Britain's 156 billionaires, she is showing up at a Labour Friends of Israel lunch to deliver an oath to empire, declaring herself an "unapologetic Zionist" […] | By
(2025-12-14). Messi's Kolkata visit ends in chaos; organiser arrested, fans demand refunds. ummid.com Football legend and Argentina National Football Team Captain Lionel Messi's Kolkata visit Saturday ended in chaos forcing the Police to arrest the organiser while disappointed fans are demanding refunds.
(2025-12-14). Deadly shooting disrupts finals at Brown University, underscoring America's gun violence crisis. tehrantimes.com More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, Reuters reported Sunday, citing local officials.
(2025-12-14). PCB decides against extending Azhar's contract. tribune.com.pk 
Azhar Mahmood's journey with the Pakistan Test team has come to an end. He served as head coach for only one series. The PCB has decided not to extend the former all-rounder's contract. | According to details, Azhar Mahmood — who earned around 7.5 million rupees per month in dollars — was among the most expensive local coaches. The former all-rounder, who holds British citizenship, had been associated with the board for quite some time. During the coaching tenures of Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie, he was told that after being groomed as an assistant, he would eventually be appointed head coach.
(2025-12-14). Iran in contact with IAEA whenever necessary. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman says that Tehran is in contact with the IAEA whenever it is necessary, adding that Rafael Grossi's claims concerning Iran will not change the realities on the ground.
(2025-12-14). Israeli Enemy Continues Attacks on South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb The Zionist enemy continued on Sunday its violations and attacks on South Lebanon, as Al-Manar's correspondent reported that an Israeli glider targeted two excavators with three bombs in the Al-Wastani neighborhood of the town of Shebaa. In the same context, the Bastra Farm in the outskirts of Kfarshouba was subjected to machine gun fire from …
(2025-12-14). Thousands Protest Orbán-Linked Abuse Cases In Budapest. eurasiareview.com By Nikolaus J. Kurmayer | ( The shocking revelations come just four months ahead of national elections, with Orbán's dominant right-wing Fidesz movement confronting its most serious opposition challenge in years. | Orbán r…
(2025-12-14). Iran will 'resolutely support' Hezbollah: supreme leader adviser. newarab.com 
A senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader said Sunday that the country would "resolutely support" Hezbollah, its ally in Lebanon, in the group's efforts to confront Tehran's regional foe Israel. | The remarks by Ali Akbar Velayati came as "Hezbollah, as one of the most important pillars of the resistance front, plays a fundamental rol…
(2025-12-14). EXPOSED: the real reason Zarah Sultana ally was banned from Your Party conference. thecanary.co On the eve of the Your Party conference, councillor James Giles had been the chair for a powerful and energetic fringe rally. This event was organised by Zarah Sultana and fellow comrades from left-wing organisations and groups. They had all aligned in a common purpose. Their goal was to advocate for maximum member democracy. They […] | By
(2025-12-14). Port Washington, December 16, 2025: City Council Meeting No Data Centers! Water IS Life! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-14). False Martyrs, Real Terrorism: Reframing The Balochistan Narrative Beyond Activist Myths OpEd. eurasiareview.com "The situation surrounding the death of Karima Baloch in Canada in December 2020 is still a delicate issue that keeps cropping up in the international advocacy community as evidence of alleged repression in Pakistan. It is important to return to this issue five year later and distinguish between fact and politics here. This is not about denying or defending what is at stake; it is about preserving integrity in human rights issues that must also be adhered to by Pakistan." | An exhaustive inquiry by the Canadian authorities determined that Karima Baloch's death was non-criminal in nature. This was reiterated by…
(2025-12-14). Shooting at Brown University leaves 2 dead, 9 injured; suspect at large. moderndiplomacy.eu More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday to search for a suspect after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island resulted in two students dead and nine others injured. The university was placed in lockdown after a shooter entered a building where students were taking exams. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley stated …
(2025-12-14). Violent Clash in Khatima: Arrest and Aftermath. devdiscourse.com A 23-year-old man was killed in a stabbing incident following a heated argument in Khatima, Uttarakhand, police have reported.
(2025-12-14). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-14). Kashmir Anti-National Activities: 40 Individuals Charged. devdiscourse.com In a significant legal move, police in Kashmir have filed a chargesheet against 40 individuals accused of participating in anti-national activities, an official reported on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Support Wisconsin Historical Society Workers Facing Job Loss. wibailoutpeople.org 
In early December, 2025, 23 workers at the Wisconsin Historical Society were told that budget pressures were resulting in termination of their employment at the start of January. No time is good to lose your employment, but the Wisconsin winter is an especially tough time to be juggling bills and searching for a new job. …
(2025-12-14). Umukuuka wa Bugisu gets sh10m boost to kick-start development plan. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Umukuuka III wa Bugisu Sir Jude Mike Mudoma has received sh10m to kickstart implementation of his Strategic Plan covering FY2024/25 to FY2027/28. The cultural leader expressed his gratitude towards the contributors, saying one of the priorities in his strategic plan is the development of low-cost housing for the workers …
(2025-12-14). Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas in 34 Cities Join Historic Red Cup Rebellion. indybay.org In Largest Expansion Yet, Hundreds of New Union Starbucks Baristas in 34 Cities Join Historic Red Cup Rebellion as ULP Strike Sweeps Nation…
(2025-12-14). Activists March Demanding the Release of Animal Rescuer from Jail. indybay.org Activists March Demanding the Release of Animal Rescuer from Jail | Zoe Rosenberg is jailed in Sonoma County Main Adult Detention Facility after being sentenced last week to 90 days in jail for rescuing four suffering chickens from Perdue's Petaluma Poultry slaughterhouse…
(2025-12-14). Israeli Supreme Court blocks government move to dismiss AG. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 10:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-14). Friday 12/19: Virtual Action Hour for Palestine. indybay.org Zoom | afsc.org/events/action-hour-palestine…
(2025-12-14). Joint press release issued on meeting between Chinese, UAE FMs. ecns.cn File photo of the United Arab Emirates national flag and the Chinese national flag.It also voiced firm support for the Chinese government in achieving national reunification and opposition to any external interference in China's internal affairs.
(2025-12-14). Capitalism, AI, Musicians & the Future of Labor with David Rovics. indybay.org Musician and political activist David Rovics talks about the role of AI for artists, capitalism, fascism and the working class…
(2025-12-14). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-14). MHT CET 2026 Syllabus, Marking Scheme Published. ummid.com The Maharashtra CET Cell has published on its official website 'cetcell.mahacet.org' syllabus and marking scheme of MHT CET 2026 (PCM and PCB groups both) to be conducted for the academic year 2026-27.
(2025-12-13). Police hunt for gunman who killed 2 Brown University students, injured 9 people. geo.tv 
A police vehicle stands near the site of a mass shooting reported by authorities at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, US, December 13, 2025. — Reuters Mayor Smiley says police still searching for shooter.Officials say suspect…
(2025-12-14). Japan Has Finally Drawn The Line, And A Trapped Beijing Knows It Analysis. eurasiareview.com The recent Sino-Japan tension over Taiwan and Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's comments on defending Taiwan reflects the underlying power tension that has always been prevalent, but so far managed by conventional norms. The buck stops with Takaichi. She did what no Japanese leader had ever had the guts to do, to publicly state that: Japan's own security and national survival are inseparable from the fate of Taiwan. | In saying so, she simply stated a strategic truth that has long been whispered and understood but rarely acknowledged publicly in Tokyo, Washington, or even Taipei, for fear of upsetting the apple…
(2025-12-14). Ethiopia: Systematic repression of human rights defenders exposes the failure of Post-2018 Reforms and reveals the urgent need of protection. fidh.org On International Human Rights Day, the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (OMCT-FIDH) warns of an alarming escalation of repression in Ethiopia, as a new report published today reveals widespread patterns of arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, killings and exile targeting human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists.
Paris – Geneva, 10 December 2025. The report called « The Illusion of Progress: Ethiopia's human rights defenders under attack » is (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Navigating headwinds and charting new blueprint. ecns.cn China must deliver substantial progress and new breakthroughs in boosting scientific and technological innovation, fostering new drivers of growth, and promoting economic structural improvement and upgrading, Xi said.But China remains steady-handed: the tougher the challenges, the more it will lean on reform and opening-up to unlock potential and cultivate new drivers of growth.
(2025-12-14). China's Opening-Up and Its Global Economic Impact. moderndiplomacy.eu China has consistently adhered to its fundamental national policy of opening up to the outside world and has taken concrete measures to promote the building of an open global economy. In your opinion, China has made numerous contributions to global economic development through its opening-up policy. China has successfully implemented its economic opening-up policy by …
(2025-12-14). Tirah Valley on edge as insecurity, stalled talks leave residents displaced. tribune.com.pk 
A renewed wave of insecurity over the past two years in the Maidan area of the scenic Tirah Valley of Khyber tribal district has severely disrupted daily life, crippling economic activity and forcing hundreds of families to abandon their homes in search of safety. | According to local sources, business activity across Tirah Valley has come to a near standstill, with markets largely deserted due to persistent fear and uncertainty. The education of children has been badly affected, as most schools have remained closed for nearly a year. Residents say there is also an acute lack of functional health facilities, c…
(2025-12-14). Lebanese Army refutes Israeli claims of arms in civilian home. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Lebanese Army says it inspected the building in Yanouh twice amid Israeli threats and found no weapons inside, refuting Israeli claims of their presence.
(2025-12-14). UN condemns killing of Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Sudan drone attack. aljazeera.com UN says six Bangladesh peacekeepers were killed when a drone strike hit Sudan's central region of Kordofan.
(2025-12-14). Interview From Underground With Liberated Filton 24 Prisoner Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough. orinocotribune.com By Calla Mairead Walsh — Dec 11, 2025 | I had the great honor of interviewing Sean "Shibby" Middlebrough, a humble professional revolutionary, one of the Filton 24 who For…
(2025-12-14). Syrian who killed Americans was part of security forces. geo.tv 
Syrian forces and US troops are seen during a patrol near Turkish border in Hasakah, Syria. — Reuters/FileSyrian govt describes attack on US convoy as "terrorist attack".Syria arrests 11 security members after killing of US personnel.Washington says deadly attack carried out by Daesh…
(2025-12-14). Iraq election results ratified, premiership remains up for grabs. newarab.com 
The results of last month's parliamentary elections in Iraq was ratified by the Supreme Federal Court on Sunday, confirming that the party of caretaker Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani won the largest number of seats — The court confirmed that the voting process met all constitutional and legal requirements and had no irregularities affecting its validity. | The Independent High Electoral Commission submitted the final results of the legislative elections to the S…
(2025-12-14). The death of Oakland's Mary Jesus, 21 years ago. indybay.org Photo of Mary Jesus…
(2025-12-14). Iran swimmer Gholami dreams of competing in Olympics. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Young Iranian swimming sensation Mohammadmahdi Gholami has revealed his ambition to compete at the Olympic Games.
(2025-12-14). Is Mexico Imposing a Massive Tariff Hike on China? 5 Facts About the New Import-Export Reform. orinocotribune.com Mexico and China have entered a trade dispute following the approval of the new General Import and Export Tax Law, proposed by the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum. | The tariff changes, which Mexico supports and China opposes, were approved this week by the Mexican Congress, capping a year marked by US President Donald Trump's global trade war. Trump has repeatedly threatened both Mexico and China with tariffs and has acknowledged his interest in diminishing China's influence in Latin America. | According to Sheinbaum, the reform represents the prelude to the renegotiation of the free trade agreement be…
(2025-12-14). Pakistan special envoy meets with Iran FM Araghchi in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Pakistan Prime Minister's Special Representative for Afghanistan Affairs Mohammad Sadiq met and held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Italy gives Ukraine a reality check, four EU nations torpedo ‚Ǩ210Bn loan, blink over Russian funds. hindustantimes.com The European Union is facing divisions over how to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, as several member states call for alternatives to a proposed reparations loan. Belgium, joined by Italy, Bulgaria and Malta, has warned against rushing into using Russian funds, citing legal, financial and institutional risks. While EU members agreed to indefinitely freeze Russian central bank reserves worth about $245 billion, disagreements persist on next steps. The debate comes as Russia filed a lawsuit against Euroclear and as warnings grow that Ukraine could face a funding shortfall next spring without new financ…
(2025-12-14). Persepolis win Aluminum 1-0 at 2025/26 PGPL. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Persepolis football team edged past Aluminum 1-0 on Sunday at the 2025/26 Iran's Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL).
(2025-12-14). Portuguese Workers Bring Country To A Halt In Historic General Strike. popularresistance.org Tens of thousands of Portuguese workers walked off the job this week, dressed in workers' red, in the country's first general strike in 12 years. This massive show of force is a direct challenge to the right-wing government's aggressive assault on labor rights, wages, and collective bargaining. | The nationwide strike action halted ports, grounded flights, shuttered schools, and stalled public transport. Workers from every sector said they will no longer accept a return to deeper exploitation and austerity. | The General Confederation of the Portuguese Workers (CGTP-IN) underscored that the attack on workers' liv…
(2025-12-14). The Telegraph's meltdown over the mansion tax is an actual comedy roadshow. thecanary.co 
In the November budget, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a mansion tax on properties worth £2m or more. And the Telegraph has been up in arms ever since in a sob story that, judging by Facebook comments, most people find utterly hilarious. The mansion tax From 2028, owners of properties valued between £2m and £2.5m will […] | By
(2025-12-14). Who is Ahmad Al Ahmad, the man who stopped Sydney shooting? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Ahmad Al Ahmad, a Muslim father of two in Sydney, intervened during the shooting, seized the gunman's weapon, and helped stop the attack despite having no firearms training.
(2025-12-14). Kyrgyzstan: FIDH Delegation Barred from Entering Kyrgyzstan Following FIDH's Designation as "Undesirable" by Russia. fidh.org The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), strongly condemns the politically motivated refusal by the Kyrgyzstani authorities to allow a delegation of FIDH representatives into Kyrgyzstan.
Bishkek, Paris, 12 December 2025. On the early morning of 12 December 2025, Kyrgyzstani border guards at the Manas International Airport in Bishkek denied three (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Intention to deregister three private higher education institutions. sanews.gov.za Intention to deregister three private higher education institutions | The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has issued a notice of intention to cancel the registration of private higher education institutions City Varsity, Damelin, and ICESA City Campus. ⚪ "Institutions that fail to meet their legal and educational obligations cannot be allowed to compromise the futures of the people they serve," the Ministry of Higher Education and Training said on Saturday. ⚪ The decision was undertaken in the interest of protecting students and upholding the integrity of the sector after a prolonged…
(2025-12-14). Panic-Stricken Climate Alarmists Resort to Bolder Lies. wattsupwiththat.com The real misinformation has been repeated predictions of apocalypse, fabricated links between bad weather and a harmless gas necessary for life on Earth and attacks on the reputations of those who question climate orthodoxy.
(2025-12-14). Inauguration ceremony of 9th Iran Rail Expo 2025 in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The 9th Iran International Exhibition of Transportation, Logistics and Related Industries entitled Iran Rail Expo 2025″ was inaugurated at Tehran's Mosalla on Sunday with the participation of Roads Minister Farzaneh Sadegh.
(2025-12-14). Muslim dad who disarmed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero. newarab.com 
A Muslim bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man who opened fire and killed 12 people at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a hero. | The man, identified as Sydney local Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old father of two, was taken to the hospital after being shot twice in the incident. | Footage circulating on social media shows him in a car park wearing a white shirt, before he runs up to a man in a dark shirt who is holding a rifle. He then tackles the armed man from behind, wrenching the rifle from him with his hands before pointing the gun back at him…
(2025-12-14). Territory For Peace? Leaked Miami Talks Reveal Shift In US Strategy On Ukraine. eurasiareview.com By Osama Ali | ( In November and December, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met covertly with Putin's close aide Kirill Dmitriev. A preliminary 28-point draft was shared with senior Ukrainian officials Rustem Umerov and Andriy Yermak after their marathon talks. | Despite…
(2025-12-14). New fish species discovered in China's Xizang. ecns.cn A new fish species has been discovered in Zayul County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, providing insights for studies of fish diversity and biological evolution in the Himalayan area, said the Institute of Plateau Biology of the Xizang Autonomous Region on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather. sanews.gov.za Motorists urged to exercise caution when driving in rainy weather | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to exercise extreme caution when driving in inclement weather this weekend. ⚪ This comes as heavy rainfalls have been experienced in several parts of the country. ⚪ "Motorists are advised to delay their trips when they encounter heavy rainfalls and desist from crossing flooded bridges. Traffic officers will be deployed along the routes that are likely to be affected by severe weather patterns and motorists are urged to cooperate with them and obey their instructions," the RT…
(2025-12-14). Can Malaysia's Race Based Economic Policies See Closure? OpEd. eurasiareview.com The article, To summarize the reaction, the majority were critical of the NEP and its failure to achieve what was set up as its "overarching goal of natio…
(2025-12-14). Armed strike declared by the ELN begins in Colombia. plenglish.com Bogota, Dec 14 (Prensa Latina) The National Liberation Army (ELN) declared an armed strike from today until December 17 throughout the country, in response to "threats of imperialist intervention" in Colombia, according to a statement.
(2025-12-14). high court annuls Netanyahu firing of attorney general, ruling it. haaretz.com The government voted to dismiss Gali Baharav-Miara in August after months of tensions over her opposition to Netanyahu ministers' attempts to curb the independence of Israel's judiciary…
(2025-12-14). Zimbabweans sweep ANOCA Africa Olympics golf titles. independent.co.ug 
Luanda, Angola | THE INDEPENDENT | Zimbabwe's teenage sensations Munesu Chimhini and Miriam Masiya have clinched gold at the golf event of the 4th ANOCA African Youth Games at Mangais Resort in Luanda today. Sixteen-year-old Masiya was in command from day one, winning the girls' competition by a dominant 17 shots, while Chimhini, who is only …
(2025-12-14). State Water Board releases flawed Bay-Delta Plan updates right before Holidays. indybay.org "The Board is supposed to be a science-based agency committed to racial equity and tribal reparations," said Malissa Tayaba, Vice Chair of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. "If that were true, however, the Board would reject the Voluntary Agreements, which are not based on the best available science and would harm tribes and environmental justice communities."
(2025-12-14). Iran's women's futsal team invited to Brazil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Head Coach of Iran's women's National Futsal team Shahrzad Mozaffar announced that Brazil has officially invited Iran to participate in a four-nation tournament.
(2025-12-14). WATCH: Muslim man tackles gunman during Bondi Beach shooting. geo.tv 
(2025-12-14). Muslim citizen who grabbed Bondi Beach shooter hailed as hero globally. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-14). Risk To Amazon Rainforest From Land Use And Climate Change. eurasiareview.com A new LMU study estimates that land use changes in conjunction with climate change could lead to the loss of up to 38 percent of the Amazon rainforest by the end of the 21st century. | The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. Its 5.5 million square kilometers are a hotspot of species diversity, a home for indigenous communities, and a lever for climate action. In biomass and soil, the rainforest stores a tenth of the entire carbon of terrestrial ecosystems. Through its enormous evaporative power, the Amazon forest draws moisture from the ocean into the interior of the country, where precipitation is…
(2025-12-14). Wednesday 1/14: Oakland Privacy: Fighting Against the Surveillance State. indybay.org Please email contact@oaklandprivacy.org a few days before the meeting to get up-to-date location information or obtain Zoom meeting access info.
(2025-12-14). Salah sets up goal on Liverpool return. tribune.com.pk 
Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool's 2-0 win against Brighton on Saturday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. | The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came off the substitutes' bench to huge cheers in the 26th minute, replacing injured defender Joe Gomez. | The home team, whose title defence has collapsed after a shocking run of results, were leading 1-0 at the time, with France forward Hugo Ekitike on the scoresheet after just 46 seconds. | Brighton squandered a number of oppo…
(2025-12-14). Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners In Deal With US In Latest Bid To Mend Ties. eurasiareview.com Belarus's authoritarian government has freed 123 prisoners after Washington indicated it was lifting sanctions on Belarusian fertilizer exports, the latest step in Minsk's efforts to repair ties with the West after years of isolation. | The US mediator, Belarusian media, human rights watchdogs, and Ukrainian officials reported that President Aleksandr Lukashenko had pardoned 123 prisoners, including some prominent opposition figures. | Those freed include 2020 protest leader Maryya Kalesnikava and Nobel laureate Ales Byalyatski as well as citizens of several countries. One American was released, an unnamed US…
(2025-12-14). US troops and a civilian executed by Washington's 'partner forces' in Syria. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A deadly ambush near the historic ruins of Palmyra on Saturday claimed the lives of two U.S. Army soldiers and a civilian interpreter, marking the first American fatalities in Syria since the ouster of Bashar al-Assad a year ago.
(2025-12-14). top court strikes down police protocol allowing detention based on profiling. haaretz.com Petitions submitted by several human rights organizations argued that current police conduct allows officers to define, based on their personal perception, suspects who appear 'problematic,' to demand identification without any explanation, and to check their information in police databases…
(2025-12-14). Maritime-oriented economy a unique opportunity for Iran: PMO head. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- In a meeting held on Sunday, Saeed Rasouli, Head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), presented a comprehensive vision for developing Iran's maritime economy. He characterized it as a unique and underutilized opportunity for national development.
(2025-12-14). Holiday fraud is on the rise. Do you know the steps to protect yourself? whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? After Dr. Susan Moyer came home from a busy day of pre-Black Friday shopping at Pandora with her daughters and mother, she received a text message from a family member showing a deal on an item she wanted to buy from the store. Pandora had advertised that specials were just a few days away, so the offer seemed legitimate. She clicked the link and saw dozens of deals on the site. | "It looked exactly like the Pandora site," Moyer said. She had been on the site dozens of times…
(2025-12-14). Iran hosts key regional summit on Afghanistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Tehran is hosting a high-level regional meeting aimed at discussing developments in Afghanistan, bringing together neighboring states and key regional powers.
(2025-12-14). Fairness In AI: Study Shows Central Role Of Human Decision-Making. eurasiareview.com In addition to helping in a practical way, recommendations based on AI should above all be fair. A new study by researchers at TU Graz and the Know Center shows how this can be achieved. | AI-supported recommender systems should provide users with the best possible suggestions for their enquiries. These systems often have to serve different target groups and take other stakeholders into account who also influence the machine's response: e.g. service providers, municipalities or tourism associations. So how can a fair and transparent recommendation be achieved here? Researchers from Graz University of Technolog…
(2025-12-14). DOJ Pressured Lawyers To 'Find' Evidence UCLA Tolerated Antisemitism. popularresistance.org On the morning of Thursday, July 31, James B. Milliken was enjoying a round of golf at the remote Sand Hills club in Western Nebraska when his cellphone buzzed. | Milliken was still days away from taking the helm of the sprawling University of California system, but his new office was on the line with disturbing news: The Trump administration was freezing hundreds of millions of dollars of research funding at the University of California, Los Angeles, UC's biggest campus. Milliken quickly packed up and made the five-hour drive to Denver to catch the next flight to California. | He landed on the front lines of one…
(2025-12-14). Presidential candidate Jeannette Jara called on Chileans to vote. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Dec. 14 (Prensa Latina) Chilean presidential candidate Jeannette Jara called on all citizens to actively participate in the second round of elections and thus strengthen the country's democratic system.
(2025-12-14). The real reason the economy has just contracted will be lost on Rachel Reeves. thecanary.co Growth is the mantra of politicians like Rachel Reeves. But it's actually the current ideology of neoliberalism that is curtailing growth. The real reason the economy contracted by 0.1% in September and October is economic inequality, which is caused by austerity and privatisation — neoliberalism. Low demand In the UK, the Office for National Statistics […] | By
(2025-12-14). Iran not to give in to threats, aggression: Gharibabadi. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi has said Iranian people will never surrender to threats and aggression and will stand united against the aggressor.
(2025-12-14). Two serving brigadiers also sentenced alongside former ISI chief, claims Javed Latif. tribune.com.pk 
Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Mian Javed Latif has claimed that two serving brigadiers were also sentenced along with former Inter-Services Intelligence chief Faiz Hameed. | Taking his X handle, Javed Latif tweeted that he had consistently maintained that facilitators existed within institutions. He added that other voices were now echoing the same stance and that the defence minister had also acknowledged the presence of individuals within state institutions who wanted former prime minister Imran Khan to return to power. | "I have been saying from the beginning that there is facilitation. Now oth…
(2025-12-14). Children In Incubators Are Particularly Vulnerable To Hearing Loss And Brain Development Damage. eurasiareview.com Premature babies are particularly susceptible to strong sensory impressions and high sound levels from the incubator. Now researchers will look at what can be done to protect children's hearing and development. | By Kathrine Nitter for SINTEF | Many parents of premature babies can identify with the surreal experience of holding their newborn baby, while the sound of the breathing machine drowns out their voice. | For some newborns, this is the start of a long hospital stay where technology saves lives, but can also create new challenges. | Premature babies, those born before the 37th week of pregnancy, are par…
(2025-12-14). FIA stops passenger at Islamabad airport using brother's passport. tribune.com.pk 
The Immigration Unit of the Federal Investigation Agency apprehended a passenger from boarding a flight at Islamabad International Airport on Sunday after he attempted to travel to Italy using his brother's passport and resident card. | According to a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) spokesperson, the passenger, identified as Muhammad Arslan, was travelling on flight TK751 and was found suspicious during immigration clearance. | Further checks revealed he had presented the passport and residence card of his brother, Muhammad Imran. | The passenger has been handed over to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in…
(2025-12-14). America's Energy Independence Threatened By "Dark Money" Lawfare. wattsupwiththat.com Beyond distorting our law and politics, this climate lawfare inflicts another harm on America: it suppresses production of reliable energy sources like natural gas in favor of weather-dependent windmills and solar panels.
(2025-12-14). Drone strike in southern Sudan kills 6 UN peacekeepers. newarab.com 
A drone strike hit a The strike hit the peacekeeping logistics base in the city of Kadugli, in the central region of "The situatio…
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: Fascist Crawl/Billionaire Bash downtown Palo Alto. indybay.org Start at plaza in front of Valor Equity Partners | 260 Homer Ave | Palo Alto, CA…
(2025-12-14). Iran finishes in second place at Asian Youth Para Games. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran finished runner-up after winning a total of 262 medals at the end of the fifth edition of the Asian Youth Para Games held in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Oct. 7 government probe bill gives Netanyahu coalition final say on committee members. haaretz.com Because the opposition has indicated it will not cooperate with the coalition's investigation committee, the current draft of the bill effectively gives the government the power to appoint all six committee members…
(2025-12-14). Israel army says killed 3 Hezbollah members in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said it killed three Hezbollah members in strikes Sunday on southern Lebanon, where it has carried out repeated attacks despite an ongoing ceasefire with the Iran-backed group. | The Lebanese health ministry said three people were killed in strikes in the southern towns of The Israeli army said on Sunday evening that it had "struck and eliminated Zakaria Yah…
(2025-12-14). Israeli settlers reportedly attack Palestinian village in West Bank, wounding nine. haaretz.com According to residents, the Israeli settler attack against a village near Jericho focused on a building where foreign activists had been wounded in November…
(2025-12-14). Australia arrests 2 after gun attack during Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – One gunman was killed at the shooting scene, while the other suspect was injured and is being treated. The Jerusalem Post says that at least three people have been killed, with some reports saying up to 10 have lost their lives; however, the exact death toll is still unconfirmed.Earlier, Australian police announced the arrest of two suspects following reports of multiple gunshots during a Hanukkah celebration on Sunday at Sydney's famed Bondi Beach."Police are responding to a developing incident at Bondi Beach and are urging the public to AVOID the area. Anyone at the scene should take shelter," New So…
(2025-12-14). Khawaja fit for third Ashes Test. tribune.com.pk 
Australia's Usman Khawaja has declared himself fit for the third Ashes test against England next week, brushing aside speculation about his future and saying he will keep playing as long as he is valued by the team. | The left-handed batter, who will turn 39 during the Adelaide test which starts on Wednesday, missed the pink-ball encounter against England due to a back problem, and was also unable to open in either of the innings in Perth last month. | "I could have retired two years ago, or at any time," Khawaja told reporters in Adelaide on Saturday. | "I am always mindful of the future, I always have been.
(2025-12-14). European Strategy For Particle Physics Reaches An Important Milestone. eurasiareview.com At its 225th session, the CERN Council received the recommendations for the update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics, the aim of which is to develop a common vision for the future of the field. The recommendations will be reviewed by the Council in the coming months. A final decision is expected at a dedicated Council Session in Budapest in May 2026. | Launched in March 2024, the update of the European Strategy for Particle Physics (ESPP) process is designed to develop a visionary and concrete plan that greatly advances human knowledge in fundamental physics through the realisation of the next flag…
(2025-12-14). Argentina's Rocky Road To Economic Freedom OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Finn Andreen | The ascent to power in Argentina of the first avowed It is not surprising, theref…
(2025-12-14). Museveni Warns Kagadi Against Tribal Politics. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned residents of Kagadi District against embracing politics based on tribal and religious identity, warning that such politics threaten national unity, peace, and development. Museveni made the remarks on Saturday while addressing a rally at Muhorro BCS Primary School playgrounds in Muhorro Town Council. He said he had received reports …
(2025-12-14). Dr Ambedkar's Critique of Islam and Muslims: A Scholarly Analysis. ummid.com This paper undertakes a critical re-evaluation of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's seminal critique of Indian Muslims as articulated in his 1940 treatise, Pakistan or the Partition of India.
(2025-12-14). Freeride World Tour Qualifier kicks off in Xinjiang's Hemu. ecns.cn The 2025/2026 Hemu Freeride Festival Qualifier kicked off on Friday at the Jikepulin International Ski Resort in Hemu village of the Altay prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.
(2025-12-14). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-14). Amnesty International reports torture and human rights violations at "Alligator Alcatraz" indybay.org Alligator Alcatraz a.k.a. Everglades Detention Facility…
(2025-12-14). More than a dozen killed in Australia shooting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Two people have been arrested at Bondi Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs as NSW Police respond to reports of an active shooter on Sunday evening.
(2025-12-14). Dialogue Is 'Not NaàØve — It's Necessary' As Global Divisions Deepen, UN Riyadh Forum Hears. eurasiareview.com By Reem Abaza | The 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations opened in Riyadh on Sunday with a blunt message for a world riven by distrust: dialogue is not a luxury — it's a survival strategy. | The 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations opened in Riyadh on Sunday with a blunt message for a world riven by distrust: dialogue is not a luxury — it's a survival strategy. | Over the next two days, participants gathered in the Saudi capital are expected to insist that cooperation across cultures, religions, and communities remains the only viable way to navigate an era marked…
(2025-12-14). BlueBird's Morocco Facility and Israel's Post-Normalization Strategy. orinocotribune.com By Islam Khatib — Dec 111, 2025 | Israel's BlueBird Aero Systems, considered a leader in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), made headlines with its expansion into Morocco. The company, which specializes in tactical drones and loitering munitions, has
(2025-12-14). Israeli ministers weighing legalizing West Bank outposts evacuated in 2005, source says. haaretz.com The repopulation of these settlements is expected to deepen Israel's military presence in an area that is supposed to be under Palestinian civil and security control. This counters the principles of the 2005 disengagement, which called for no Israeli presence in the area…
(2025-12-14). Cristiano Ronaldo In The New Media Ecosystem OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Ellis Cashmore | In February 2025, during a Spanish television interview, Cristiano Ronaldo declared, "I'm the Ronaldo is an athlete par excellence, and his prodigious skills are the reason we first knew of him. But there have been other exceptional…
(2025-12-14). Cristiano Ronaldo To Join 'Fast & Furious'? Vin Diesel Drops A Big Hint. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Cristiano Ronaldo in 'Fast & Furious'? Hollywood star Vin Diesel has teased that footballer Cristiano Ronaldo may feature in the upcoming 'Fast & Furious' film. Diesel, …
(2025-12-14). ICRC seeks to boost co-op with IRCS. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Vincent Cassard, the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has highlighted the need to expand collaborations with the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) in 2026.
(2025-12-14). Ministry of Education inaugurates new school in Qatar. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Education Minister Alireza Kazemi inaugurated a new school on Saturday for Iranians residing in Qatar.
(2025-12-14). Egypt reveals restored colossal statues of pharaoh in Luxor. newarab.com 
The giant alabaster statues, known as the
(2025-12-14). HEC announces scholarships for Balochistan students. tribune.com.pk 
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced LLM and PhD scholarships for talented students from Balochistan. | Under the scheme, students from Balochistan will be awarded LLM scholarships at Pakistani universities, as well as LLM and PhD scholarships abroad. | Applicants must hold a Balochistan domicile and local certificate. | The upper age limit has been set at 30 years for LLM and 35 years for PhD candidates. | Read: Scholarships open doors for deserving students: KU VC | Applicants are required to have completed LLB and LLM degrees with at least 50% marks, while a minimum of 50% marks in the aptitu…
(2025-12-14). Concern over heavy motor vehicle incidents. sanews.gov.za Concern over heavy motor vehicle incidents | The Western Cape Mobility Department has expressed concern over the high number of heavy motor vehicle accidents recorded since the start of December 2025. ⚪ "From 1 December 2025, the province has recorded 43 incidents involving heavy motor vehicles on Western Cape roads. These include breakdowns, collisions, and overturned vehicles. This trend is worrying, especially ahead of the expected high traffic volumes as residents and visitors travel in and out of the province for the holidays," the department said in a statement on Friday. ⚪ The department said that heavy…
(2025-12-14). Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. fidh.org On the occasion of the World Human Rights Day, civil society organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the Hong Kong government to immediately release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan. The authorities must stop suppressing individuals who exercise legitimate human rights work.
Joint NGO World Human Rights Day Statement_Hong Kong Should Immediately Release Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheu… by obsdefenders | – |
(2025-12-14). Hanging Gardens of Babylon. en.mehrnews.com BAGHDAD, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Amidst the warm soil of Mesopotamia, traces of one of the most imaginative structures of the ancient world can still be seen in Babylon.
(2025-12-14). Trump intensifies racist attacks on Somali community in Minnesota. liberationnews.org 
The attacks on Somali communities in Minnesota are part of a long history of racist immigration policy in the United States.
(2025-12-14). How Extreme Weather Events Affect Agricultural Trade Between US States. eurasiareview.com The U.S. is largely self-sufficient in agricultural food production, supported by a well-developed storage and interstate trade system. However, extreme weather events put increasing pressure on agriculture, potentially impacting the country's ability to provide food for its growing population and underscoring the importance of maintaining a resilient food supply chain. | A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, looks at U.S. interstate trade for agricultural products, analyzing how weather events in one area can have wide-r…
(2025-12-14). British content creator's street interview strikes nerve of some Japanese netizens. ecns.cn A recent street interview video filmed in Japan by independent British content creator Luke Johnston has sparked heated discussions online.
(2025-12-14). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-14). Louvre's largest showcase in China goes on display at Museum of Art Pudong in Shanghai. ecns.cn Starting with four pieces from the collection of the king of France, Louis XIV, the largest showcase of the Louvre in China is taking place in Shanghai, featuring more than 300 artifacts from the museum's collection.
(2025-12-14). Tehran hosting intl. transport, logistics exhibition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The ninth International Exhibition of Transport, Logistics and Related Industries opened in Tehran on Sunday, bringing together private companies, investors and technology firms as the government seeks to strengthen the country's role in regional transit corridors through productivity gains and smart solutions.
(2025-12-14). Trump Is Wrong About The Economy: The Fed Should Lower Rates OpEd. eurasiareview.com We all have come to accept that Trump makes totally whacked out claims about the economy, which his cabinet and other top aides must mindlessly repeat and embellish. His favorite invention is the booming economy. | Trump tells us that no one has ever seen anything like it. He boasts about $20 trillion of investment coming into the country. At the same time, Trump is demanding that the Fed lower interest rates. If anything like Trump's boasts were true, the Fed would be crazy to lower interest rates. | Twenty trillion dollars is two-thirds of GDP. If even one-tenth of this amount of money was being added to inv…
(2025-12-14). Trump vows retaliation after two US troops killed in Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two US Army soldiers and a civilian US interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria.
(2025-12-14). MPs Summoned Again to Approve UGX 2.172 Trillion Gov't Borrowing. plusnews.ug 
Parliament has summoned lawmakers for a special sitting next Tuesday, 16 December 2025, to consider a borrowing request by the Ministry of Finance to borrow over 2.17 trillion shillings (USD 610 million). In a letter, the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige Kasija, notified Members of Parliament that plenary will resume at 2: 00 PM …
(2025-12-14). FM Araghchi Affirms Armed Forces Readiness to Defend Iran. english.almanar.com.lb Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that Iran never seeks war, but it wants to resolve issues through diplomacy. "We have never trusted America as an honest negotiator, the US has not been honest about anything, and in my opinion, no one can trust America," Araghchi told al-Jazeera television network in an interview on Saturday. …
(2025-12-14). Cubans residing in Angola call to denounce the US blockade. plenglish.com Luanda, Dec. 14 (Prensa Latina) The Cubans residing in Angola call to denounce the US blockade Community Residing in Angola (Accra) called on Cubans worldwide to denounce the US economic, commercial, and financial blockade against their country of origin.
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: San Jose / Make billionaires PAY! indybay.org Winchester Shopping Center Sign 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose, CA 95117…
(2025-12-14). Flu is the worst it's been in decades so wear a bloody mask FFS. thecanary.co It's not often we agree with Loose Women here at the Canary. But a discussion on the show on Thursday 11 December around the flu stopped us in our tracks. Panelist Judi Love commented on the fact that she'd had some time off and was exhausted. She shared that for the last month she's been […] | By
(2025-12-14). Ukraine On The Gambling Table: How The West Misplayed Its Hand OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Dawn of Project Ukraine: Costly American Influence Operations Leading to Regime Change: | U.S. State Department official Victoria Nuland, in charge of Ukraine policy, The overwhelming majority of the population in Donbass and Crimea—ethnic Russians—rejected this "gamble" and oppos…
(2025-12-14). Expert warns traditional approaches could lead to managerial backwardness. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Abuzar Shahpari, the head of the Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies, has criticized traditional management approaches and the ceremonial view toward elites, warning of the danger of managerial backwardness in the country.
(2025-12-14). The Dig: Uncovering the Politics of India's Past. devdiscourse.com In 'The Dig: Keeladi and the Politics of India's Past', debut author Sowmiya Ashok tackles the charged debate over India's origins through the lens of one of its most controversial archaeological sites.
(2025-12-14). India: Is The 15th Press Council Collapsing? OpEd. eurasiareview.com Not to speak of a fully functioning government-sponsored media watchdog in the largest democracy on Earth, but the Press Council of India (PCI), which remains inactive for a full year, is on the verge of collapse. | The quasi-judicial body, which was initiated to safeguard and nurture the freedom of press in India, continues to be non-functioning since 5 October 2024 (the date of expiry of PCI's 14th Council). Since then various initiatives to constitute the statutory 15th council to carry forward its prescribed activities confronted different hurdles. Currently the PCI has its chairperson (Justice Ranjana Pra…
(2025-12-14). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-14). California 175 – "Matunda Ya Kwanza" – California State Capitol Kwanzaa. indybay.org 2025 Kwanzaa Season is here, we kickoff global festivities for our "California Grown" Pan African Holiday reflecting upon California 175 and our very unique journey in the California sunshine.
(2025-12-14). Mao Hints at Opposition Figures Serving in Next Government. plusnews.ug 
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, has hinted at the possibility of members of opposition parties serving as ministers in the next government. The Democratic Party (DP) president, also the parliamentary candidate in Gulu City, said the next administration would be a mixed government, using the Kiswahili word muchanganyiko to emphasise inclusivity …
(2025-12-14). Alabama Begs Supreme Court to Make It Easier to Execute People With Intellectual Disabilities. theintercept.com 
The bizarre oral argument in Hamm v. Smith shows how decades of case law rooted in science is now under siege at the high court.
(2025-12-14). Iranian students shine at World Mathematics Team Championship 2025. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Five Iranian female students have won gold medals at the World Mathematics Team Championship (WMTC) 2025 held from December 3 to 8 in Bangkok, Thailand.
(2025-12-14). Strictly Come Canary, week twelve: Balvinder misses out on the final. thecanary.co Somehow we've reached the bloody Strictly Come Dancing semi-final? That's right, next week is the big final. While it has at times felt like a chore getting through this series of Strictly, I actually can't believe it's nearly over. But our couples still have to fight for their place. And with two dances each this […] | By
(2025-12-14). Katakwi Records a surge In Cases of Gender-Based Violence. plusnews.ug 
As Katakwi District commemorates the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, statistics indicate a worrying rise in cases of gender-based violence (GBV), with over 2,500 incidents registered across 20 sub-counties. The figure exceeds those of previous years, when the district recorded about 2,000 cases handled by the police, probation office, shelters, and health facilities. …
(2025-12-14). Crisis Management And Crisis Communication Management: Guidance For Leaders In The Global South OpEd. eurasiareview.com In today's interconnected and unpredictable world, no government, corporation, or public institution is immune to crisis. Natural disasters, cyber-attacks, economic shocks, public scandals, and misinformation campaigns can emerge suddenly, threatening stability, credibility, and public confidence. For leaders, particularly in the Global South, where governance systems often face chronic resource constraints, limited institutional capacity, and fragmented decision-making, the ability to manage crises decisively and communicate effectively is not just beneficial, it is essential for survival and legitimacy. | In…
(2025-12-14). Tunisian police clash with youths in Kairouan after man's death. newarab.com 
Clashes erupted for a second night on Saturday between police and youths in the central Tunisian city of Kairouan after a man died following a police chase, according to his family, fuelling authorities' fears that protests could spread across the country. | As
(2025-12-14). Constructing Shalamcheh-Basra railway to be finished next yr. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) —The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, also known as RAI, has said the construction operation of Shalamcheh-Basra Railway will be complected before the termination of Arbaeen rituals of next year in 2026.
(2025-12-14). If all Indians are Hindus, why every Hindu can't be a Brahmin? ummid.com After all, if Muslims and Christians can be subsumed under the "Hindu" category simply by virtue of living in India and sharing its cultural space, why cannot Dalits, Shudras, and OBCs be elevated to Brahmin status by the same reasoning?
(2025-12-14). IMF conditionalities part of agreed reform plan, says FinMin. tribune.com.pk 
The Ministry of Finance clarified, in a statement on Sunday, that there is nothing new in the IMF's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) conditionalities. It stated that the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) is a continuation of the agreed reform agenda being implemented in a phased manner for the country's economic stability and sustainable growth. | At the start of the IMF program, the Government of Pakistan presented its proposed reform policies, which the IMF incorporated into the MEFP in phases. The ministry stated that viewing these as sudden or unexpected new conditions reflects a lack of awa…
(2025-12-14). Green Transition: China's Role in a Shifting Global Landscape. moderndiplomacy.eu The global green transition has long been seen as a critical path to addressing climate change and reshaping economies. Yet, since 2020, this vision has faced a growing backlash. Rising energy prices, inflation, and the mounting financial strain on the middle class have made green policies increasingly unpopular in many developed nations. In the U.S., …
(2025-12-14). Bipartisan Bad Economics OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Daniel J. Mitchell | According to a new This alarming trend has naturally drawn the attention of politicians eager to offer a quick fix. | Unfortuna…
(2025-12-14). Iran calls for dialogue between Yemeni parties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman urged dialogue among the various Yemeni parties to establish stability and safeguard Yemen's unity and territorial integrity.
(2025-12-14). China launches carrier rocket to deploy experimental cargo ship and satellite. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). 5 Highlights From Arsenal Vs Wolves Thriller That Expose Fortune, Fragile Defense, Relentless Title Drive. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) Arsenal vs Wolves ended in chaos as two own goals rescued the leaders in a dramatic 2-1 Premier League clash. Discover how fortune, fragile defense, and late drama shaped a …
(2025-12-14). Fitchburg, December 16, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE! Picket. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2025-12-14). No contact with Iran Nobel winner since arrest: supporters. newarab.com 
There has been no contact with Iranian Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi since Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel prize, was detained Friday after addressing a memorial ceremony in the eastern city of Mashhad for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead earlier this month. | According to Mashhad prosecutor Hassan Hemmatifar, 38 people were arrested at the ceremony including Mo…
(2025-12-14). Timor-Leste Rejects Climate Hysteria, Embraces Development. wattsupwiththat.com The true threat to the people of Timor-Leste is not a slightly warmer world or a few millimeters of sea-level rise; it is economic decline from a lack of affordable, reliable energy like that derived from coal, oil, and natural gas.
(2025-12-14). Iran, Tajikistan discuss ways to develop bilateral collaboration in publishing, printing industry. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A delegation of the printing and publishing sector of the Republic of Tajikistan, accompanied by Bahodur Nazir, counsellor at the Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan to the Islamic Republic of Iran, visited the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Tehran on December 13.
(2025-12-14). Angry fans vandalise India stadium after Messi's early departure. aljazeera.com Lionel Messi's so-called GOAT Tour starts with chaos in Kolkata, but he wins the hearts of his fans in Hyderabad.
(2025-12-14). Annual Human Rights Day Candlelight Vigil in Sacramento Features Raging Grannies. indybay.org The vigil celebrated the 77th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights…
(2025-12-14). Why Israel is to blame for attacks on Jews in Australia? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — A study of record of the Israeli security apparatus compels one to think that, for specific reasons, Israeli regime is the prime suspect behind the armed attack on Jewish community in Australia.
(2025-12-14). 'Hero' bystander tackles attacker at Australia Jewish festival shooting. aljazeera.com Officials, social media users hail bystander, identified by Australian media as Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed gunman.
(2025-12-14). Washington's Waning Grip As Allies Drift OpEd. eurasiareview.com The political advocacy in Washington about resumption of the nuclear testing is more than technical necessity of the United States. Rather, it is a political argument that foregrounds US' recognition of the structural transformations that feature increasing deterrence dilemmas, strategic distrust and uncertainty regarding nuclear guarantees that too among the US allies, more than the rivaling states. | The recently released US' National Security Strategy also signals the US distrust in the traditional allies and vice versa, to name these allies is Europe which takes it as Trump administration's departure from…
(2025-12-14). French farmers block roads over cow disease cull. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of farmers in southwestern France blocked roads and set fire to bales of hay Saturday to protest the culling of cows due to a skin disease, as the government said one million cattle would be vaccinated. | French farmers have been angry over what they see as the government's heavy-handed response to an outbreak of nodular dermatitis, widely known as lumpy skin disease. | On Friday, veterinarians slaughtered a herd of more than 200 cows in the village of Les Bordes-sur-Arize near the Spanish border after discovering a single case of the sickness. Police had to disperse angry farmers as they escorted in…
(2025-12-14). Control your robot using smartphones: China teases first 'app store' for humanoid robot. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – If you are outside the house and you want to charge your humanoid robot with a job to be done, but you can't because it's not with you, this Chinese company has solved your issue.Chinese robot maker, Unitree Robotics, unveiled the world's first humanoid robot "app store" to help users access and control robots directly through their smartphones.The humanoid robot app store, which is called Unitree Robotics Developer Platform, is a developer platform designed to bring embodied intelligence into daily life by assisting customers and making their lives easier.A photo showing the humanoid robot app store.
(2025-12-14). (W.E. Talk) Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan imply three hidden motives: expert. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently made gravely erroneous remarks regarding the Taiwan question, drawing widespread criticism. When guesting on the "W.E. Talk" program, Xiang Haoyu, a research fellow in the Department for Asia-Pacific Studies at the China Institute of International Studies (CIIS), stated that Takaichi's erroneous remarks are not accidental.
(2025-12-14). Shah Cheragh shrine holds unique potential for religious tourism. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The holy shrine of Shah Cheragh, where Seyyed Mir Ahmad, one of the brothers of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, is laid to rest, holds a unique potential for religious tourism in the ancient city of Shiraz, the capital of Fars province.
(2025-12-14). WHYY Newscast for Sunday 8:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-14). Debate on Vande Mataram is Reminiscent of Political Immaturity. ummid.com The uproar over Vande Mataram that recently erupted in Parliament is not a debate — it is political theatre and misuse of a cultural symbol to score ideological points.
(2025-12-14). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-14). Zelenskyy says willing to drop NATO membership bid ahead of peace talks. aljazeera.com The Ukrainian president says Kyiv could drop its long-held ambition of joining NATO in exchange for security guarantees.
(2025-12-14). Average age of China's workforce nearing 40, report says. ecns.cn The average age of China's workforce is approaching 40, said a report from the China Center for Human Capital and Labor Market Research at the Central University of Finance and Economics published on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Why are US National Guardsman getting killed in Syria? responsiblestatecraft.org Washington tells us (but not very often, certainly not very clearly), that the U.S. continues to have military boots on the ground in Syria because of ISIS.But the killing of two Iowa National Guardsman and wounding of three others
(2025-12-14). Person of interest held in hunt for gunman who killed 2 at Brown University. aljazeera.com Police not looking for anyone else over the shooting that wounded nine people at Ivy League school in northeastern US.
(2025-12-14). The Real Numbers Behind Trump's Economy. aljazeera.com The US president says the economy and investment is booming, but data and living costs tell a different story.
(2025-12-14). Israeli troops kill man after alleged attempted W. Bank attack. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed a 23-year-old man in the The Palestinian health ministry reported the death of Muhammad Wael al-Sharouf, "who was shot by (Israeli) forces north" of the city of The Israeli military claimed earlier on Sunday that its forces had "eliminated a terrorist who attempted to stab them in the area of Hebron".
(2025-12-14). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-14). Talks underway with parties over Iran's nuclear program. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said talks aimed at resolving Iran's nuclear issue remain ongoing.
(2025-12-14). Netanyahu breaks silence on the Hanukkah attack in Sydney. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a Muslim man stopped a deadly attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, and he admitted that this action saved more Jewish people from dying during the event.Netanyahu's comment came after he changed what he had said earlier in a cabinet meeting, where he first claimed that a Jewish person had confronted the attacker. The Israeli media said later that the prime minister had corrected what he said when he had more information.Netanyahu praised the man for his bravery in stopping a deadly attack. He said that the action should be praised because it saved innocent…
(2025-12-14). Dental Insurance: What's Covered and What's Not. moguldom.com Around 293 million Americans had access to dental insurance coverage in 2022, according to the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP).1 This is encouraging news, since some research has shown a link between having coverage and visiting the dentist.2 Having dental insurance coverage can keep people motivated to see the dentist for regular check-ups and …
(2025-12-14). Condolences for victims of KZN temple collapse. sanews.gov.za Condolences for victims of KZN temple collapse | The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of a four-storey building that collapsed in Redcliffe, north of Durban. | "This is a deeply distressing incident. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased and with all those who have been injured during this incredibly difficult time, as well as with the workers and families affected by this tragedy," the Minister said on Saturday. | He was speaking during a visit to the site of the collapsed building, where he wa…
(2025-12-14). Explosions reported in Ukraine's Odessa Region. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Explosions were heard in Ukraine's southern Odessa Region on Sunday, according to media reports.
(2025-12-14). Worse and worse ⚪ Santa Cruz Shitty Council and Those Begging at Their Doorstep. indybay.org Santa Cruz's Shitty City Council lived down to its predicted subterranean level at the last (12 ⚪ 9) meeting before prancing off to hearth and family for Xmas celebrations. Here are two flyers distributed and posted at the weekend Food Not Bombs meals.
(2025-12-14). Australian PM declares Sydney shooting a 'terrorist' attack targeting Jews. aljazeera.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared the shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach a 'terrorist' attack.
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: Virtual Coverage of The Campaign to Free Dr. Abu Safiya. indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qY5v……
(2025-12-14). 'Making sure we're helping people': Council President Kenyatta Johnson on how to make Philly better. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Nearly two years into his first term as president of Philadelphia City Council, Kenyatta Johnson says his goal is to make the city better for his two sons and everyone else. | Johnson took But Johnson's path to the…
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/13: The Holiday Holla | Stop Cop City Bay Area Teach-In. indybay.org Oakstop | 1721 Broadway | Oakland, CA 94612 | Telegraph Room…
(2025-12-14). (W.E. Talk) Japanese PM Takaichi's wrong remarks on Taiwan 'dangerously divisive': David Gosset. ecns.cn David Gosset, an expert in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative said during an interview on the "W.E. Talk" program that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's inappropriate remarks on Taiwan have "clearly undermined the long-accumulated trust between China and Japan."
(2025-12-14). Messi Event Chaos: Organizer Detained Amid Stadium Turmoil. devdiscourse.com Satadru Datta, the chief organizer of the Lionel Messi event held at Salt Lake stadium, was remanded in 14-day police custody by the court on Sunday amid allegations of event mismanagement that descended into chaos, police officials confirmed.
(2025-12-14). SA extends condolences following Sydney terror attacks. sanews.gov.za SA extends condolences following Sydney terror attacks | The Government of the Republic of South Africa has extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the people and Government of the Commonwealth of Australia following the tragic terrorist attacks in Sydney. ⚪ According to media reports, 11 people were shot at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, with the attack designated as a "terror incident" targeting the Australian Jewish community. ⚪ "Our thoughts are with all those affected, especially the families and friends of the victims. We condemn this senseless violence, which appears to have targeted…
(2025-12-14). 26-year-old from W. Bank latest Palestinian death in Israel jail. newarab.com 
(2025-12-14). What Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment Means To India OpEd. eurasiareview.com Contentious Amendment: | Being an internal issue, any changes made by lawmakers to a country's constitution shouldn't be a matter of concern for outsiders. Yet, the 27th amendment in the constitution of Pakistan has invited widespread criticism from not only international legal and rights organisations but even the United Nations [UN] and there are valid reasons for the same. | Geneva based International Commission of Jurists [ICJ] has called this amendment a "flagrant attack on the independence of judiciary and rule of law." It has also raised "serious concern about the grave consequences of the ongoi…
(2025-12-14). Europe's Final Alarm: The War In Ukraine And The Collapse Of Illusions OpEd. eurasiareview.com The war in Ukraine and its consequences will break the EU's hegemony. Acting too late with selfserving policies, the EU has isolated itself and must now confront a new reality shaped by a fragmented and shifting world order. | Europe Didn't Notice the Ground Shifting — Until Russia Pulled the Rug: | For three decades, Europe believed it had outgrown the kind of history written by tanks, trenches, and territorial conquest. It built a continent on treaties, trade, and the comforting belief that war was something that happened on television, not on its borders. Then Russia invaded Ukraine — an…
(2025-12-14). Afghanistan must be included in regional integration process. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that neighboring Afghanistan has to be integrated into the region without the presence of foreign intervention.
(2025-12-14). UN chief condemns 'horrific' drone attack in Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — A drone attack has hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.
(2025-12-14). California Teamsters Demand Fair Elections & Demand That CA AG Rob Bonta Close Down Unilec. indybay.org California Teamsters are rallying at the California Attorney General Rob Bonta office on December 14, 2025 to demand that he shutdown the union election company Unilect. Members from locals from throughout state have reported that Unilect has been suspended and should not operating in California. The members are also demanding that there be new elections.
(2025-12-14). Iran Army tactics recently being reviewed: senior commander. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army says that there has been necessary amendments to the army's tactics recently to improve its performance on land, the sea, and the air.
(2025-12-14). LEVER WEEKLY: Are You On The FBI's Naughty List? levernews.com 
This is Lever Weekly, a recap of our work from the past week. If you only read one email from us all week, this should be it. | The Lever holds the powerful accountable through reader-supported investigative journalism that corporate media will not undertake. Join The Fight | | Here's what The Lever published this…
(2025-12-14). Hezbollah's move in launching Women's Action Unit marks a milestone. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT—The official launch of Hezbollah's Women's Action Unit marks a defining organizational and social milestone, reflecting decades of accumulated women's participation and responding to the demands of a critical historical moment.
(2025-12-14). Desert relic transforms into dance. ecns.cn In the heart of China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, beneath the golden sands of the Niya ruins site in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, a discovery was made in 1995.
(2025-12-14). Cuban institutions celebrate Culture Workers' Day. plenglish.com Havana, December 14 (Prensa Latina) "You are guardians of memory and builders of the beauty that defines us," praised the Cuban Ministry of Culture on the occasion of Culture Workers' Day.
(2025-12-14). Palestine condemns US Ambassador's support for Israeli settlement. plenglish.com Ramala, Dec 14 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian National Council President Rawhi Fattouh condemned US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's support for the legalization of 19 Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.
(2025-12-14). Does Japan Seek Defense Sovereignty as Military Spending Rises? thinktank.pk In a world where geopolitical fault lines are cracking under the weight of rising powers and rogue actors, Japan's decision to pump an extra $7 billion into its defense coffers feels less like a budget tweak and more like a seismic pivot. On November 28, 2025, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet greenlit a supplementary fiscal …
(2025-12-14). 4 Huge Wrestlemania Opponents That Could Retire John Cena After WWE's Shock Tease. menafn.com (MENAFN – AsiaNet News) WWE hinted at The Rock confronting John Cena. But who else could be his final WrestleMania foe?The Final Boss stands tall as the most obvious candidate. Earlier this year, …
(2025-12-14). Green California to Keep Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Open 5 More Years. wattsupwiththat.com Some Californians question why they need a nuclear plant, given all their renewable and battery investments.
(2025-12-14). Explore: Importance of Hira and other Makkah mountains. ummid.com Makkah is home to a group of mountains of deep religious and symbolic significance, most notably Mount Hira, which houses the Cave of Hira (Ghar e Hira), where revelation first descended.
(2025-12-14). Security guard dies allegedly recording TikTok video in Karachi. tribune.com.pk 
(2025-12-14). Tensions and Allegations Mark Punjab Local Elections. devdiscourse.com A voter turnout of 19% was observed by noon during the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab on Sunday. Voting started at 8 a.m., with security measures in place, and will continue until 4 p.m., as vote counting is set for December 17.
(2025-12-14). 12 Dead in Shooting Attack on Israeli Event in Australia. english.almanar.com.lb Australian media reported on Sunday that 12 people were killed in a shooting during Hanukkah celebrations in the popular Bondi Beach area near Sydney. Initial reports indicated that 12 others were injured before authorities announced the death toll had risen to 12. Immediately after the incident, Australian authorities launched a large-scale security operation in Sydney. …
(2025-12-14). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-14). Managing Crises in the Global South: What Leaders Need to Know. moderndiplomacy.eu In today's interconnected and unpredictable world, no government, corporation, or public institution is immune to crisis. Natural disasters, cyberattacks, economic shocks, public scandals, and misinformation campaigns can emerge suddenly, threatening stability, credibility, and public confidence. For leaders, particularly in the Global South, where governance systems often face chronic resource constraints, limited institutional capacity, and fragmented …
(2025-12-14). China: It's all too late for the West. uwidata.com 
I have been to many cities and states across the US, from Washington to New York, from California to Texas, and from Chicago to Atlanta. I have been to all G-8 countries except Japan. I have also traveled to numerous European countries outside the G-8. I am familiar with major Russian cities from the far …
(2025-12-14). MeitY issues warning over fake DigiLocker app. ummid.com The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a warning against a fake DigiLocker app found circulating online.
(2025-12-14). Two killed, nine injured in shooting at Brown University. tribune.com.pk 
More than 400 law enforcement personnel were deployed on Saturday as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school, officials said. | The Providence University remained in lockdown hours after a suspect with a firearm entered a building where students were taking exams. Officials do not believe there is any "specific, ongoing threat" from the suspect, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said late Saturday, but with law enforcement agencies canvassing the area and conducting a manhunt, a shelter-in-place…
(2025-12-14). Legendary John Cena taps out in final match against Gunther. tribune.com.pk 
John Cena's legendary in-ring career came to an emotional and dramatic end as he was defeated by Gunther in the main event of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, delivering one of the most unforgettable matches in modern sports entertainment history. | Competing inside a packed arena and in front of a thunderous crowd, the 17-time World Champion fought valiantly in what was officially billed as the final match of John Cena's career. | From the opening bell, the atmosphere was electric. Cena, wearing his trademark jorts, circled the ring as fans erupted in support, while Gunther — "The Ring General" —…
(2025-12-14). Dasht-e Naz, a haven for Persian yellow deer. tehrantimes.com Dasht-e Naz Wildlife Refuge in Sari, northern Mazandaran Province, serves as a haven for various animal species, particularly the iconic Persian gazelle, also known as the Persian yellow deer.
(2025-12-14). Number of Indian-Americans in Zohran Mamdani's Transition Team. ummid.com New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has included a number of Indian Americans in his transition team.
(2025-12-14). Comicomment: Unsealing the coffin and reviving militarism. ecns.cn Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's brazen remarks on Taiwan sound a stark warning that Japan's militarist demons are being summoned anew.
(2025-12-14). Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking/By Jeremy Kuzmarov. voicesfromsyria.com 
By Jeremy Kuzmarov Global Research, December 13, 2025 CovertAction Magazine 10 December 2022 Original Link Here: Eighteen Years Ago: Journalist Gary Webb Was Murdered After Exposing CIA Drug Trafficking — Global ResearchGlobal Research — Centre for Research on Globalization To …
(2025-12-14). Scottish leaders Hearts beat Falkirk to go six points clear. tribune.com.pk 
Hearts went six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as Claudio Braga and Stephen Kingsley were on target in a 2-0 win at Falkirk on Saturday. | Victory opened up a gap over second-placed Celtic after Hearts beat the Scottish champions last week to end a four-game run without a win. | But the Glasgow giants, who face St Mirren in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday, have two games in hand. | Edinburgh club Hearts, however, have a plus seven advantage on goal difference. | Hearts needed just 66 seconds to take the lead on Saturday with Braga first to react when a powerful Lawrence Shankland s…
(2025-12-14). Norway defends envoy's presence at SC hearing. tribune.com.pk 
Norway has defended the presence of its ambassador at a Supreme Court hearing in Islamabad as perfectly "in line with international law", days after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a demarche to the envoy of the Scandinavian country. | The case pertains to the hearing of the husband-and-wife lawyer duo, Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. Norwegian Ambassador Per Albert Ilsaas attended the case proceedings on Thursday, causing a stir in court and on social media. | The Foreign Office had summoned the Norwegian envoy and urged him to "adhere to the established norms of diplomatic engagem…
(2025-12-14). An inside look at Gorgan's tribal festival. tehrantimes.com The 17th International Festival of Tribal Culture, scheduled to take place in Gorgan, the capital of Iran's Golestan province, from Dec. 16 to 19, is often described as a celebration. But to see it only as a cultural event is to miss its deeper significance.
(2025-12-14). Watch: Ahmed Hussain takes a stunner against India. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's middle-order batter Ahmed Hussain delivered a moment of brilliance in the field during the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup 2025 clash against arch-rivals India at the ICC Academy on Sunday. | Already in the spotlight after a match-winning century in Pakistan's tournament opener against Malaysia at The Sevens on Friday, Ahmed added another highlight to his growing reel — this time in the field. | www.facebook.com/AsianCricketCouncil/vid……
(2025-12-14). Iran runners-up at 2025 Asian Youth Para Games. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran finished second at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG) in Dubai.
(2025-12-14). The Evolution Of Water Sustainability In MENA OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Zaid M. Belbagi | The Middle East and North Africa region's battle against water scarcity has never been more urgent. As climate change escalates, with rising temperatures and frequent droughts, the region finds itself at the forefront of global efforts toward innovative water solutions. | The Innovation-Driven Water Sustainability Conference, held this month in Jeddah, highlighted Saudi Arabia's role in leading desalination and water innovation efforts across the region. With water scarcity in the Arab world reaching critical levels, governments are investing in bold initiatives and partnerships, positioni…
(2025-12-14). Police 'Sweeps' Of Homeless Camps Are Worse Than You Think. popularresistance.org Police "sweeps" of homeless encampments aren't what you think — they're much worse. I know, because I've been a victim of one. | The Supreme Court ruled last year that unhoused people can be punished for sleeping outside, even when no shelter or affordable housing is available. Enforcement often involves "sweeps" where officers destroy or confiscate property and arrest or fine unhoused individuals. | To make matters worse, President Trump just announced that he wants to strip almost $4 billion in funding from permanent housing programs, dumping close to 200,000 more people onto the streets.
(2025-12-14). Iran condemns Australia attack. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has condemned the deadly attack on Sunday in Australia.
(2025-12-14). ISIS ally of Julani kills US troops in Syria. thecanary.co 
An ally of ISIS-linked Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa — AKA al-Julani — has killed two US soldiers and a civilian in an ambush in Syria, as well as wounding three other US troops. Al-Julani, who has previously been part of both al-Qaeda and ISIS, was invited to the UK by Keir Starmer in May 2025. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Transnet's performance is on an upward trajectory. sanews.gov.za Transnet's performance is on an upward trajectory | Transnet's interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025 reflect an improved financial performance, driven by higher volumes across the business, which boosted revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA), while reducing the loss for the period. ⚪ This is according to Transnet's interim results, which were released on Friday. ⚪ "Transnet's volume performance has been on an upward trajectory since the 2024 financial year, "Transnet Group Chief Executive, Advocate Michelle Phillips, said. | According to the in…
(2025-12-14). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-14). PassBlue's 2025 UN Person of the Year. passblue.com Vote for UN Person of the Year ⚪ IN TWO CATEGORIES ⚪ We are seeking names of people who have demonstrated strong leadership in 2025 to uphold the UN Charter, advocate for universal human rights, act to ensure international humanitarian law and promote peace and nonviolence throughout the world.
(2025-12-14). Air Quality Authority Halts Delhi Outdoor Sports Amid Pollution Crisis. devdiscourse.com The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken decisive action against outdoor sports activities in Delhi and the NCR, citing the severe health risks posed by the current polluted air quality. The directive aims to protect children, who are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of pollution.
(2025-12-14). Afghanistan emphasizes expanding trade activities with Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Afghan Minister of Industry and Commerce Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has said that his country is willing to enhance trade-economic ties with Iran.
(2025-12-14). Narendra Modi, and Duties vs Rights. ummid.com What Modi is telling in his letter is the way of suppressing the concept of 'right' which is clear in his policy of relegating the religious minorities to second class status, coining the term Urban Naxals for the public intellectuals among others.
(2025-12-14). Supporting the voice of documentary filmmakers in Bishkek. fidh.org Like every year, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) supports the independent documentary film festival BIR DUINO, which opens this Saturday, 13 December, in Bishkek. Ilya Nuzov, Director of the Eastern Europe and Central Asia Desk at FIDH, will be part of the jury.
Paris, Bishkek, 11 December 2025. Documentary filmmakers from around the world, human rights defenders, artists and citizens gather there to keep alive a space of freedom that is becoming increasingly fragile. (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Sharp increase in Israeli killings of Palestinian children in WB. newarab.com 
Rights groups have raised the alarm over the number of At least 50 Palestinian children have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the year, the Wafa news agency reported on Sunday, citing local rights groups. | The rights group state that the r…
(2025-12-14). Rising innovators position Uganda as a hub for practical, local solutions. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's innovation sector is proving that world-class ideas can be built right here at home. From digital platforms to practical, real-world solutions, a new generation of creators is redefining what it means to innovate in a resource-constrained but opportunity-rich environment. The latest episode of the Ugandan Podcast, "Made in …
(2025-12-14). Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries ban Dhurandhar. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have banned the star studded Bollywood film, Dhurandhar, for its anti-Pakistan narrative.
(2025-12-14). Tanzania: Joint call to prevent a further deterioration of the human rights situation and ensuring accountability for the post-election crackdown. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council to…
(2025-12-14). China to enhance strategic mutual trust, advance cooperation with UAE, says Wang Yi. ecns.cn China is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), deepen strategic mutual trust, implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and advance cooperation across all fields to elevate the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership to higher levels, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Masaka Diocese Petitions Court for Release of Missing Priest. plusnews.ug 
The Masaka Catholic Diocese has petitioned the Masaka High Court, seeking the immediate and unconditional release of one of its priests who has been missing for over a week. Reverend Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, the former Masaka Diocesan Youth Chaplain and currently an assistant priest at Bumangi Parish in Kalangala District, reportedly disappeared after he was …
(2025-12-14). Rabbi Eli Schlanger killed in Bondi Beach shooting attack. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Rabbi Eli Schlanger was named as among the 10 killed in a shooting attack at Bondi Beach, Australia, local media confirmed.According to Australian sources, Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Chabad emissary, was at a celebration to mark the first day of the Jewish festival, Hanukkah.More than 2,000 people were celebrating Hanukkah when two gunmen started shooting at the crowd, killing at least 10 and wounding 11 others.BREAKING: Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a Chabad emissary, was murdered in a terror attack at Bondi Beach while celebrating Hanukkah. | Just yesterday, he posted an invitation on social media, warmly welcomi…
(2025-12-14). Iran cinema wins two awards at 16th Baku International Film Festival. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian movies won two awards at the 16th Baku International Film Festival, which was held in Azerbaijan last week.
(2025-12-14). "Stealing From Soldiers" : Netanyahu accused of bankrolling draft dodgers. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Avigdor Liberman, who used to be Israel's defense minister, said Netanyahu, the Prime Minister, was stealing money from troops to give it to ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities whose members mostly don't serve in the military as Liberman said they should on Sunday. | Liberman said in a statement to Radio 103 FM that Netanyahu puts keeping the Haredi parties in his governing coalitions above all else, even if it hurts Israel's military forces. He said that a lot of public money is being spent to meet the needs of Shas and United Torah Judaism, which are parties that require this in return for their politi…
(2025-12-14). Culture ministers of Iran, Kazakhstan sign MoU on cinematic cooperation. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi and the Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva have signed a memorandum of understanding on cinematic cooperation in Astana, Kazakhstan.
(2025-12-14). Deadly mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach stuns Australia. aljazeera.com The shooting at Bondi Beach declared as a 'terrorist incident' after at least 11 people killed and 29 injured.
(2025-12-14). How Philadelphia Joined the Global Movement for Nuclear Weapons Divestment. worldbeyondwar.org 
On Nov. 20, 2025, the Philadelphia City Council passed a City Council resolution in favor of nuclear weapons divestment — the direct result of six years of campaigning by the Divest Philly from the War Machine Coalition. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-12-14). US Secures Its National Security Interests In Congo Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Donald Trump invited President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Washington, DC, on Thursday, December 4th to consummate a "peace" agreement that the foreign ministers of both countries signed on June 27, 2025. | Although the high-level meeting was promoted as the signing of a peace deal, it went far beyond the mere signing of a peace deal. Four agreements were signed among the three leaders. Of the four agreements signed, the most crucial and consequential is the bilateral strategic partnership agreement between the United States and the Democra…
(2025-12-14). M23/AFC Refutes Claims That It Receives Orders From Rwanda. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/Congo River Alliance (M23/AFC) rebels have rejected accusations by the United Nations Security Council that the group operates under the command of Rwanda and is executing plans coordinated by Kigali to wage war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The latest escalation has seen the strategic city of Uvirain South Kivu …
(2025-12-14). Arrests of Afghan asylum seekers rise across US: report. tribune.com.pk 1701351241-1/Afghan-refugees-(3)1701351241-1.jpeg)
Arrests and detentions of Afghan asylum seekers have increased across the United States, including individuals who were awaiting immigration court hearings and complying with official requirements, The Guardian reported on Friday. | The development has raised alarm among lawyers and rights groups, who warn that the sudden detentions have created fear and insecurity within Afghan refugee communities. | According to the report, the arrests are no longer limited to routine immigration check-ins. In several cases, Afghan asylum seekers were detained directly from their communities. | In northern California alone,…
(2025-12-14). China to maintain stable economic growth in 2026. ecns.cn China will strive to keep economic growth stable next year while maintaining overall stability in employment, prices and the balance of payments, a senior official said on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Gunshots at Bondi: A Beachside Panic. devdiscourse.com Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach became the scene of a public scare as reports of gunfire emerged, leading to the arrest of two individuals. Authorities advise the public to steer clear as the investigation unfolds.
(2025-12-14). Digi and glimpses of culinary heritage in Qaleh Bala village. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A traditional dish known as Digi, prepared using a centuries-old method in Iran's Qaleh Bala village, offers insight into the area's indigenous culinary culture, reflecting local knowledge, communal practices and social traditions passed down through generations.
(2025-12-14). Consultancy Opportunity Programme & Advocacy Support for East Africa and the Horn of Africa. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is launching a call for applications to recruit a consultant to support the Africa Desk's programmes and advocacy work in East Africa and the Horn of Africa, particularly with regard to Sudan, Kenya and Ethiopia. Title of the mission : Consultancy — Programme Support & Advocacy for East Africa / Horn of Africa Type of mission : Strategic programme support, coordination & human rights advocacy Estimated duration : 5-month (…) | – |
(2025-12-14). Palantir Projection Palo Alto. indybay.org Video 24 seconds. Hamilton Ave. side of Palantir office building, Last photo "Palantir's Peter Thiel is spying on you" also on Hamilton Ave.
(2025-12-14). Orban claims EU misled citizens over Russian funds, warns it could trigger chaos; 'A hidden war…'. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned that the EU's plan to expropriate frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine amounts to a "declaration of war." Speaking at a rally in Mohacs, Orban criticized European leaders for misleading citizens about the financial burden of the conflict, arguing that loans and frozen funds ultimately shift costs onto taxpayers. He noted that negotiations over over ‚Ǩ200 billion in Russian reserves have occurred between Russia and the U.S., bypassing Europe. Orban emphasized the legal and financial implications of asset seizures, highlighting the growing tension betw…
(2025-12-14). India's Rise as a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Export Giant: The Ethanol Advantage. devdiscourse.com India is strategically positioning itself to become a major export hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), banking on its surplus ethanol capacity and favorable carbon intensity compared to other producers like Brazil, according to the CEO of Triveni Engineering and Industries, Sameer Sinha.
(2025-12-14). Australia's Bondi Beach shooting death toll rises to 16; at least 40 injured. geo.tv 
(2025-12-14). Has (German Minister) Pistorius lost his mind? indybay.org This is not just about the German ‚ÄöMinister for War Preparedness', but about all European politicians who have been telling us for months about the 'Russian attack in two years'. The question is: why are politicians and military leaders so confidently spreading theories that do not stand up to scrutiny? And how should we deal with such people? (The text refers to the EU, but it may also be of interest to readers in the US and other countries, even if the problems there are different.)…
(2025-12-14). Pope Leo XIV Voices Concern Over Renewed Fighting In Eastern Congo, Urges Dialogue. eurasiareview.com By Victoria Cardiel | Pope Leo XIV on Sunday voiced deep concern over renewed fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, urging an immediate end to violence and a return to dialogue in line with ongoing peace efforts. | After leading pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square in praying the Angelus on the Third Sunday of Advent, the pope said he was "following with deep concern the resumption of fighting in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo." | "While expressing my closeness to the people, I urge the parties in the conflict to cease all forms of violence and to seek constructive dial…
(2025-12-14). At least 12 dead in mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach. independent.co.ug 
SYDNEY | Xinhua | At least 12 people have died after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday night, said New South Wales Premier Chris Minns. One of the offenders was among the dead and another one is in custody, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) cited Minns as saying. NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon …
(2025-12-14). Russia completes flight tests for 'Ionozond' satellite system. ecns.cn Russia has completed the flight tests of four "Ionosfera-M" satellites, which are designed to study physical processes in the Earth's ionosphere, Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos announced on Saturday.
(2025-12-14). Snowfall likely to disrupt traffic in northern regions, says NDMA. tribune.com.pk 
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has forecast rain and snowfall in the country's upper regions from December 13 to 18, and has issued an advisory in this regard. | According to the NDMA's National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), rain and snowfall are expected in upper Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Kohistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and parts of Balochistan. A westerly wind system is likely to affect northern and western Pakistan between December 13 and 15. | The advisory says the expected weather conditions may lead to dense fog, with light to moderate rain in the plains and snowfal…
(2025-12-14). Ethiopian delegation visits Iran defense achievements fair. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Ethiopian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to the exhibition of Iran's defense industry achievements on Sunday.
(2025-12-14). Palestine out of 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup, but wins hearts. ummid.com Palestine National Football Team's dream to play Semi Finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab World Cup ended after it got defeated by Saudi Arabia Thursday.
(2025-12-14). Wednesday 12/17: California Historical Landmark Program – Negro Hill Cemetery, 13th Amendment Proclamation. indybay.org Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery | Green Valley Rd. & Shadowfax Lane | City of Folsom / Placer County | Gold Rush California Heritage…
(2025-12-14). Gauteng learner placement continues. sanews.gov.za Gauteng learner placement continues | The Gauteng Department of Education has assured parents of Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners that it is working hard to ensure that the remaining 15 144 unplaced applicants are placed in schools. ⚪ As of 12 December 2025, 342 668 of 358 574 Grade 1 and Grade 8 unique applicants have been placed, translating to 95.56% of learners being placed. ⚪ The 2026 Online Admissions Placement Period for Grade 1 and 8 commenced on 16 October 2025. ⚪ Unique applicants refer to individual Grade 1 and Grade 8 learners who applied using the 2026 Online Admissions system. | The 342 668 placed Gr…
(2025-12-14). A peaceful election is a duty of every peace-loving Ugandan. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Uganda is in the middle of an election cycle, with campaigns steadily ongoing at the presidential, parliamentary, and local council levels. While the general process has largely been orderly and the public continues to enjoy the campaign season, there have unfortunately been reported isolated incidents of violence. The …
(2025-12-14). Tiny robot smaller than a grain of salt gains autonomous abilities. tribune.com.pk 
Scientists in the United States have developed a robot smaller than a grain of salt that can sense, think and act on its own, marking a breakthrough that researchers say solves an engineering challenge dating back more than four decades. | Teams from the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania have created the microscopic machine, which integrates computing, sensing and movement in a form previously considered impossible at such a scale. | The robot contains a 55-nanometre computer, temperature sensors accurate to within 0.3 degrees Celsius, and tiny motors that allow it to move through liqui…
(2025-12-14). Regulator studying court decision on publication of matric results. sanews.gov.za Regulator studying court decision on publication of matric results | The Information Regulator says it will study the judgement dismissing its application to block the publication of matric results. ⚪ In a statement on Friday, the regulator noted the decision by the full bench of the Pretoria High Court to set aside its Enforcement Notice. ⚪ The Enforcement Notice was issued against the Department of Basic Education (DBE) on 18 November 2024 following a finding from an assessment of how the department processes the personal information of learners who sit for matriculation exams. ⚪ The assessment found that th…
(2025-12-14). Dialogue Is 'Not NaàØve — It's Necessary' As Global Divisions Deepen, UN Riyadh Forum Hears. eurasiareview.com By Reem Abaza | The 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations opened in Riyadh on Sunday with a blunt message for a world riven by distrust: dialogue is not a luxury — it's a survival strategy. | The 11th Global Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations opened in Riyadh on Sunday with a blunt message for a world riven by distrust: dialogue is not a luxury — it's a survival strategy. | Over the next two days, participants gathered in the Saudi capital are expected to insist that cooperation across cultures, religions, and communities remains the only viable way to navigate an era marked…
(2025-12-14). Thailand declares curfew as Cambodia boarder fighting spreads. newarab.com 
Thailand also announced its first civilian death in a week of fighting. | The Southeast Asian neighbours have resorted to arms several times this year since a Cambodian soldier…
(2025-12-14). Polanski tops leader poll after backing refugees as Starmer sinks. thecanary.co 
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is the UK's most popular party leader, according to a new poll by Opinium. The rating comes from data gathered shortly after Polanski spoke out in favour of desperate refugees arriving in the UK by boat, a strong contrast with Nigel Farage's Reform, Kemi Badenoch's Tories and Keir Starmer's Labour. […] | By
(2025-12-14). Power Politics Drives Food Insecurity Analysis. eurasiareview.com A paradox unfolds as the world has abundance in food production yet certain pockets of it suffer from scarcity. Despite producing sufficient food to satiate the hunger of over 10 billion people, far exceeding the existing global population of 8.2 billion, the spectre of poverty, deprivation, and famine continues to haunt humanity. The Green Revolution of the late 1960s, with its ground-breaking innovations and technological leaps, had once heralded a new era of hope, allaying fears of a looming food crisis. Those days of yesteryear, when technological limitations shackled productive capabilities, are now a dis…
(2025-12-14). 'Was Syria Worth This Price?' OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Thanaa Jebbi | Throughout the years of the Syrian revolution, I never managed to enter any regime-held areas. This was partly for security reasons – and partly because I had sealed those cities in my memory as if they were black holes, one that should never be returned to. Although I was among those who dreamed of the regime's fall, one of the early voices out in the streets, the final years before its collapse were so heavy that the dream felt distant, almost impossible. I nearly lost hope of ever seeing Damascus again. | But on September 15, 2025, I returned to Damascus for the first time since the fall o…
(2025-12-14). Iran FM to visit Belarus Monday, Russia Tuesday: Spox. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Sunday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Belarus Monday, followed by his trip to Russia on Tuesday and Wednesday.
(2025-12-14). Chile evacuates polling station after bomb threat. plenglish.com Voters, electoral service personnel, and poll workers had to leave the premises pending an inspection by the Special Operations Group of the Carabineros (Chilean police force). | According to authorities, an initial search did not detect anything suspicious, but specialized teams must determine whether or not there is any danger. | Voters were moved away from the polling station while it is determined whether voting can continue.
(2025-12-14). CSO's 200th Anniversary Crowned With A Magnificent 500-Voice Concert On World Choral Day Review. eurasiareview.com One of Türkiye's most venerable cultural institutions, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO), marked World Choral Day with an unforgettable musical celebration during the special period of its 200th anniversary. Held at the CSO Ada Ankara Ziraat Bank Main Hall, the concert powerfully showcased the unifying force of polyphonic music, bringing together nearly 500 choristers on stage. | Under the baton of Cemi'i Can Deliorman, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra performed Carmina Burana, the immortal masterpiece by German composer Carl Orff, one of the cornerstones of the world classical repertoire. With…
(2025-12-14). 11 killed, injured in shooting at Brown University. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Eleven people were killed and injured in a shooting that took place on Saturday on the campus of Brown University.
(2025-12-14). Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship. sanews.gov.za Have your say on White Paper on Citizenship | The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has encouraged South Africans to submit written comments on the Draft Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection. ⚪ The Draft Revised White Paper outlines a vision for the most fundamental reform to South Africa's citizenship, immigration and refugee protection frameworks in a generation. ⚪ "It is designed to clamp down on fraud and abuse, enhance national security, improve service delivery, and promote economic development. ⚪ "Members of the public are encouraged to provide their inputs…
(2025-12-14). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-14). Climate Crisis Driving New Disease Threats In Africa. eurasiareview.com When Martin Ariku walks through what remains of his once-productive fields in Bazua, in northern Ghana's Upper East region, he does so with a mix of disbelief and resignation. | For more than two decades, he has supplied improved seeds to thousands of smallholder farmers, a role built on predictability—seasons that arrive on time, crops that mature reliably and weather conditions that, while imperfect, fall within familiar bounds. | This year, none of those assumptions held. | "I have lost more than half of our fields," says Ariku. | "For maize, rice, cowpea, soybean and sorghum, I harvested as low as fi…
(2025-12-14). 'Arsenal must improve defensively'. tribune.com.pk 
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta let rip at his players following their 2-1 Premier League home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, saying their "horrible defensive habits" made the margin of victory narrower than it should have been. | Arsenal took the lead with 20 minutes left via an own goal from Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone, but were given a massive scare when the visitors equalised through Tolu Arokodare in the 90th minute. | Their blushes were spared, however, when Yerson Mosquera headed the ball into his own net in the 94th minute to ensure victory for the league leaders. | "It was a relief (to win), but a ver…
(2025-12-14). Serie Nacional: Las Tunas y Matanzas se escapan. cubadebate.cu Leñadores de Las Tunas y Cocodrilos de Matanzas ganaron hoy sus respectivos desafíos y amenazaron con escaparse del pelotón de vanguardia en la recta final de la fase clasificatoria de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. Los vigentes campeones se mantuvieron firmes en la primera posición seguidos a dos juegos y medio por los yumurinos.
(2025-12-14). Youth in Benin rally to condemn attempted coup. independent.co.ug 
COTONOU | Xinhua | Young people from about a dozen movements in Benin on Saturday organized a peaceful march in the streets of Cotonou, the country's economic capital and largest city, to condemn the attempted coup of Dec. 7, Xinhua observed at the scene. Setting off from Fidjrosse toward the Place de l'Amazone along a …
(2025-12-14). How Carnet de Passage eases land travel in Iran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Touring and Automobile Club of the Islamic Republic of Iran (TACI) says the issuance of the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD) has created new opportunities for international land travel by simplifying border procedures for vehicles.
(2025-12-14). Friday 12/26: 2025 Greater Sacramento Kwanzaa Unity Celebration – Rancho Rio de Los Americanos. indybay.org Rancho Cordova City Hall | American River Room | 2729 Prospect Park | Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670…
(2025-12-14). The Shape Of Sand Grains Reveals The Distance Traveled By Rivers. eurasiareview.com A team from the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has collaborated with researchers from the University of Málaga (UMA) and the University of Córdoba (UCO) on an article published in the Journal of Sedimentary Research, which examines the relationship between the shape of sand grains and the distance traveled in the Arlanzón River (Burgos) and the Guadalhorce River (Málaga). | The study analyzes the abrasion of the sand grains transported by the Burgos river on its journey from its source in the Sierra de la Demanda to its confluence with the Arlanza River, and compares them w…
(2025-12-14). Estados Unidos: Muertos y heridos tras tiroteo masivo en Universidad de Brown. cubadebate.cu El director del FBI, Kash Patel, aseguró que personal de la agencia se encuentra en el lugar de los hechos y presta asistencia a otros organismos. "Pondremos a su disposición todos los recursos necesarios. Por favor, oren por todos los involucrados. Actualizaremos la información a medida que podamos", declaró.
(2025-12-14). Díaz-Canel: "La unidad que necesitamos es la de quienes discuten fuerte, pero marchan juntos" cubadebate.cu Nos espera un trabajo intenso. Que nadie espere soluciones fáciles o inmediatas, consideró este sábado, el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, al clausurar la jornada de trabajo del XI Pleno del órgano superior de dirección del Partido entre uno y otro congreso.
(2025-12-14). Milwaukee, December 15, 2025: Rally in Support of Judge Hannah Dugan! ICE Out of Milwaukee! wibailoutpeople.org 
Voces de la Frontera ICE has NO place in our courthouses. The community is united in solidarity to defend due process and demand that we uphold the integrity of our judicial system. Join us on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 8: 30 a.m. — 9: 30 a.m. at the Milwaukee Federal Building (517 E Wisconsin Ave) for …
(2025-12-14). Cost-Of-Living Crisis Persists For US Workers. popularresistance.org "I'm drowning in debt," says Samuel De La Cruz, a 34-year-old aspiring software engineer (once a highly stable, almost foolproof career) struggling to make ends meet. Stories like his are increasingly common for millions of US households. Yet, on December 9, the White House released a self-congratulating statement claiming that the cost-of-living crisis in the United States is being reversed under the Trump Administration. The president's cartoonish claims of an "A++++" economy are starkly at odds with the day-to-day experience of the vast majority of the population.
(2025-12-14). Desarticulan en La Habana peligrosa red de tráfico de drogas. cubadebate.cu Como resultado de la operación, 24 personas fueron detenidas y se encuentran bajo proceso penal, mientras se incautaron más de 11 millones de CUP que iban a ser extraídos del país para financiar actividades delictivas. Las fuerzas del orden ocuparon además precursores químicos como acetona, vehículos y viviendas.
(2025-12-14). Unione Patologica, quanto ci costi cara! strategic-culture.su –°ome una massa tumorale, l'Unione si sviluppa non seguendo la forma propria dell'organismo che la ospita, ma contro di essa, assorbendo le energie vitali degli Stati e delle comunità per sostenere un processo autoreferenziale di espansione | Segue nostro Federalismi incompiuti | L'Unione Europea non costituisce una semplice tappa nel percorso del coordinamento sovranazionale, né un momento transitorio verso un possibile "feder…
(2025-12-14). The Horn Of Africa States: The Region's Enduring Dilemma — A Rich Geography And Poor Institutions OpEd. eurasiareview.com The Horn of Africa States region comprises Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti (the 'SEED' countries) and together with Yemen and other neighboring countries, it truly occupies a major geostrategic location through which pass global trade routes and choke points including the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, the Somali Sea and the Bab El Mandab Strait. It is a fragile region on the political plain, offers substantial opportunities on the economic front, and is marked by an unsteady security landscape. It is a region whose future leans more how it can manage not only its internal idiosyncrasies but also how it ca…
(2025-12-14). Saturday 12/20: Holiday Bazaar and Fundraiser at Banter Wine Bar. indybay.org Banter Wine Bar | 10368 San Pablo Ave | El Cerrito, CA 94530…
(2025-12-14). LIVE: Alaves vs Real Madrid — La Liga. aljazeera.com Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream.
(2025-12-14). Storia geopolitica della Turchia repubblicana. strategic-culture.su L'azione turca verso l'esterno viene spesso fraintesa (o non compresa) dagli analisti occidentali che spesso la bollano utilizzando in senso dispregiativo il termine "neo-ottomanesimo". In questo contributo si cercherà invece di ricostruire la geopolitica turca (in dettaglio) dalla fondazione della Repubblica ad oggi. | Segue nostro Tendenzialmente si distinguono almeno sei diverse traiettorie nella politica estera turca dalla proclamazi…