counterpunch.org (2025-12-09). Illegal, Immoral and Cruel
Three ongoing activities of the Trump administration warrant universal condemnation and criminal accountability: the kidnapping, detention, and deportation of immigrants; the lethal attacks on unproven "drug boats" off the coasts of Venezuela and Columbia; and the continuing complicity with Israel's genocide in Gaza.
(2025-12-09). Israel planned to assassinate Sinwar, Deif long before Gaza war. newarab.com 
Testimonies from senior Plans to kill the two leaders were formulated as early as 2022 but never implemented, according to officers cited in i…
(2025-12-09). Israel, Bolivia to renew diplomatic ties after Gaza war split. newarab.com 
Israel and Bolivia are set to restore diplomatic relations on Tuesday, the Israeli foreign ministry announced, two years after Israel's top diplomat "Happy for the new chap…
(2025-12-09). Israel killed nearly half of all journalists slain globally, new report confirms. tehrantimes.com A new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published Tuesday confirms that 67 journalists were killed worldwide between December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025, nearly half of them in the Gaza Strip, where they were killed by Israeli forces.
(2025-12-09). Israel to reopen crossing with Jordan to Gaza aid trucks. newarab.com 
Israel will reopen the crossing on "Following the understandings and a directive of the political echelon, starting tomorrow (Wednesday) the transfer of goods and aid from Jordan to the area of Judea and Samaria and to the Gaza Strip will be permitted through the Allenby Crossing", an Israeli official said in a statement,…
(2025-12-09). How Netanyahu's pardon request could reshape Israeli politics. newarab.com 
The last time Israel almost broke, a judicial overhaul The central question was whether one prime minister could dismantle the institutions designed to restrain him. For months, Israel stood on the Then came the 7 October attacks, followed by a war in Gaza that numerous huma…
(2025-12-09). Blair dropped from leading Trump's Gaza board after regional objections. tehrantimes.com Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been removed from consideration to lead U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed "board of peace" in Gaza, the Financial Times revealed, following objections raised by several Arab and Muslim states.
(2025-12-09). Gaza health crisis continues amid ceasefire. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities in Gaza Strip denounced Israeli restrictions on the entry of medicines and warned of the deterioration of the sector after two years of aggression.
(2025-12-09). LIVE: Hamas says no Gaza truce phase two while Israel continues violations. aljazeera.com Official urges mediators to stop Israeli attacks, numbering 738 since ceasefire began, Gaza authorities say.
(2025-12-09). Against all odds, Gaza's amputee children learn to walk again. newarab.com 
Just a year ago, nine-year-old Rateb Aqliq ran barefoot through the narrow alleyways of his neighbourhood, laughing as his mother called him home for lunch. | Life seemed ordinary, full of small joys — until one afternoon, when an Israeli airstrike destroyed his home, killing his mother, father and older brother, and leaving Rateb to wake days later without his right leg. | Devastated and overwhelmed, Rateb now sits in a torn, wind-battered tent in Carefully, he balances on a plastic tube…
(2025-12-09). hoped to build a better Body of last foreign Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak returns home. haaretz.com A crowd of Thai nationals and Israelis stood and paid their final respects to Sudthisak Rinthalak, whose body was held in captivity for 789 days and who is being returned now to Thailand. 'I've lived this story for two and a half years,' said his friend. 'I'm sad and heartbroken,' said another…
(2025-12-09). Tony Blair ruled out of Trump's proposed Gaza 'peace board': Report. aljazeera.com Blair was the only figure named for the board when Donald Trump announced a 20-point plan to end Israel's war on Gaza.
(2025-12-09). European basketball returns to Israel nearly 800 days after the Gaza war began. haaretz.com On Tuesday, Hapoel Jerusalem will face Hamburg, and on Thursday, Maccabi will meet French side Villeurbanne, much like before the war. Next Tuesday, Hapoel Tel Aviv will take on Red Star Belgrade. European basketball is returning to Israel after its post-October 7 hiatus, but the revival remains fragile and could be upended by a single missile strike…
(2025-12-09). Drones Linked to Gaza Operating Surveillance Flights Over US Cities. projectcensored.org In the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, the US-based drone company Skydio provided more than one hundred surveillance drones to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). In October 2025, Nate Bear reported for °Do Not Panic! that police stations across the United States are now monitoring…
(2025-12-09). Trump Won't Rule Out US Ground Invasion of Venezuela, Says Maduro's Days Are 'Numbered'. news.antiwar.com In an interview with POLITICO on Monday, President Trump wouldn't rule out a US ground invasion of Venezuela and said Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's "days are numbered," a sign his administration is still moving toward a potential regime change war in the country. "I don't want to rule it in or out," Trump said when …
(2025-12-09). Venezuela ALBA News, 12.8.2025: Venezuela Budget — 78% for Social Investment; US Poll on Opposition to Intervention; Cost of US Military Operation; Venezuelan tourism Increases. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-09). Maduro's joy at Venezuelan joropo's declaration as Cultural Heritage. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec. 9 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolas Maduro expressed his immense joy at the declaration of the joropo as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
(2025-12-09). Every Voting Tech Hack Washington Blamed On Venezuela Was Invented In Ohio. popularresistance.org Every voting tech hack that Washington claims was "invented in Venezuela" was discovered, demonstrated, and documented in the United States years — sometimes decades —before Smartmatic even existed. Full Stop. | With President Trump's false narco-trafficking claim boomeranging back and re-exposing the U.S. governments longstanding involvement through its military and CIA in cocaine and heroin trade, its state department is running out of excuses that justify stealing Venezuela's crude oil to prevent higher prices that could result in the dreaded 1973 event of "dropping trucks off the road."
(2025-12-09). The Hegseth killings must stop. strategic-culture.su Last week the Pentagon, under "War Secretary" Pete Hegseth, carried out yet another military attack on a boat in the high seas that the Administration claims is smuggling drugs. That makes 23 boats blown up by the US military in the waters off Latin America — most near Venezuela — and nearly 100 persons killed.
(2025-12-09). Norway: Protest Against Awarding Nobel Prize to Venezuela's Far-Right María Corina Machado. orinocotribune.com On Sunday, a broad alliance of Norwegian groups dedicated to peace and solidarity announced a demonstration planned for Tuesday, December 9, in condemnation of the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan far-right politician María Corina Machado. Machado has publicly called for a US military intervention against Venezuela, supports the over one thousand unilateral coercive measures imposed on the country, has played a key role in orchestrating violent and destabilizing actions, and has links to criminal drug trafficking organizations. | The Norwegian organizations condemn the award…
(2025-12-09). US: Other Countries Should Push Back on Lawless Executions at Sea. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A combination image shows two screen captures from a footage posted on the X account of The White House on September 15, 2025, of what US President Donald Trump said was a military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel, the second such strike carried out against an alleged drug boat in recent weeks. | © 2025 The White House/Handout via Reuters…
(2025-12-09). Uruguay's FA condemns invasion attempts against Venezuela. plenglish.com Montevideo, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's Broad Front (Frente Amplio-FA) coalition condemned "any attempt to invade Venezuela" and demanded the withdrawal of US troops from the Caribbean, according to a statement released in this capital.
(2025-12-09). En Venezuela Asamblea de los Pueblos por la paz y soberanía. radiohc.cu La Asamblea de los Pueblos por la Paz y la Soberanía de Nuestra América tiene lugar desde hoy en Venezuela con el objetivo de articular un movimiento mundial por la paz con soberanía. | Este encuentro de tres días fue convocado por el presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, el 31 de octubre último durante la clausura del Encuentro Parlamentario del Gran Caribe, que sesionó aquí con la presencia de 14 países, y reúne a delegados internacionales de los cinco continentes. | Líderes sociales, intelectuales, artistas, juristas, académicos, parlamentarios, comunicadores, mujeres, jóvenes, partidos políticos, trabajadore…
(2025-12-09). Cancillería de Cuba desmiente falsas informaciones con respecto a Venezuela. radiohc.cu La viceministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Josefina Vidal rechazó y desmintió este lunes informaciones de medios de prensa, sobre supuestos contactos entre funcionarios cubanos y del Gobierno de Estados Unidos para abordar asuntos internos relacionados con Venezuela. | Por su interés reproducimos estas declaraciones publicadas en el sitio oficial del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Minrex). | ´Las agresiones y las amenazas de guerra contra la hermana Venezuela han concitado un amplio rechazo internacional y al interior de EEUU. | En este contexto, sectores guerreristas estadounidenses recurren…
(2025-12-09). Venezuela se mantiene de pie ante agresiones de EE.UU., afirma Diosdado Cabello. radiohc.cu El secretario general del Partido Socialista Unido de Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello reafirmó este lunes que a pesar de las constantes amenazas y el asedio de Estados Unidos y sus aliados contra la nación suramericana, el pueblo venezolano permanece de pie y en unidad permanente. | Durante la rueda de prensa semanal del PSUV, Cabello señaló que la agresión al país entró en una ´etapa distinta ª desde agosto, con amenazas contundentes dirigidas a apoderarse de la riqueza nacional. | Acusó a los sectores del extremismo opositor venezolano de intentar ´sembrar el caos ª en los últimos cuatr…
(2025-12-09). Cuba considers Venezuela's response to imperial infamy admirable. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec. 9 (Prensa Latina) The president of Casa de las Americas in Cuba, Abel Prieto, considered the response of President Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan people to what he called the infamy of the declining US empire admirable.
(2025-12-09). Why Walmart Wants To See The Starbucks Barista Strike Fail. popularresistance.org Thousands of Starbucks workers across a hundred cities are nearly one month into an expanding, nationwide unfair labor practice strike in protest of the coffee giant's "historic union busting and failure to finalize a fair union contract," according to Starbucks Workers United, the barista union that has spread to over 650 stores since its birth in Buffalo four years ago. | The strike comes after years of illegal anti-union antics by Starbucks and follows a historic $39 million settlement announced on December 1 for more than 500,000 labor violations committed by Starbucks management in New York City since 2021.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Belarus hold 18th Joint Economic committee meeting in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The eighteenth session of the Iran-Belarus Joint Economic Committee meeting convened in Tehran, bringing together senior ministers, business representatives and experts from both countries to outline a new phase of commercial, industrial and scientific collaboration.
(2025-12-09). Hajj 2026 3rd Waiting List of 4,375 Pilgrims, Payment Details Released. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has released the third waiting list for Hajj 2026, asking 4,375 pilgrims to confirm their seats by depositing the payment before December 15, 2025.
(2025-12-09). Flint Residents Are Finally Going To Get Paid, But That Won't Repair The Ongoing Harm. newsone.com 
(2025-12-09). UN report accuses DRC of 7,000 Rwandan soldiers in the country. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) A new report from the Group of Experts, created by the United Nations Security Council, pointed out the presence of approximately 7,000 Rwandan soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), it was reported.
(2025-12-09). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-09). UN Warns UK—Mauritius Deal Risks Violating Chagossians' Rights and Blocking Return. devdiscourse.com The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has raised serious alarm over a new bilateral agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius, warning that the deal—intended to resolve the status of the Chagos Archipelago—may instead entrench decades-long human rights violations against the Chagossian people.
(2025-12-09). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-09). Israel bids farewell to Thai captive before remains return home. aljazeera.com Israel held a memorial ceremony for Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai worker taken captive by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
(2025-12-09). NEP 2020 and Silent Erosion of Minority Rights. ummid.com The National Education Policy 2020 represents a quiet and comprehensive restructuring of Higher Education that never once acknowledges the existence of constitutional Minority Rights.
(2025-12-09). AFRICOM is Another Tool of Neocolonialism, Africa Must Tame it. plusnews.ug 
For years now, African leaders, thinkers, and activists haven't stopped warning about the growing footprint of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). On paper, it's about fighting terrorists, boosting security, and bringing stability. But in reality, it has become a tool for pushing American interests right across Africa. The way it is set up chips …
(2025-12-09). First time Voters in Kabarole Decry Lack of Guidance on Voting Process. plusnews.ug 
First-time voters in Kabarole District have expressed concern over the lack of sensitization, guidance, and voter education ahead of the 2026 General Elections. According to the Electoral Commission, over 3.58 million new voters have been added to the national register, raising the total number of registered voters from 18.1 million in 2021 to 21.68 million this …
(2025-12-09). Gevorgyan appreciates Iran for protecting cultural heritage of Armenians. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Chairwoman of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan has appreciated Iran for protecting cultural and historical heritages of Iranian Armenians.
(2025-12-09). Activists renew pressure on German govt over stranded Afghans. newarab.com 
More than 250 human rights groups and other NGOs on Tuesday renewed pressure on the German government to take in hundreds of The organisations, including Amnesty International, Save the Children, Human Rights Watch and church groups, urged the government to bring the roughly 1,800 Afghans to Germany from Pakistan before the end of the year. | Those affected must be evacuated in the coming weeks to protect them from deportation back to Afghanistan…
(2025-12-09). Garbage: Racist Shits 'R Us. commondreams.org 
Improbably, the White-Nationalist-In-Chief still plunges to lower, ranker, more nakedly racist depths as he tries to deflect from his failings, lies, naps and crimes. The fake Peace President's ugly apogee, topping murders at sea, banning
(2025-12-08). Man sentenced to death for killing wife in North China; mother jailed in cover-up. ecns.cn The Cangzhou Intermediate People's Court in North China's Hebei Province on Tuesday sentenced Jin Hao to death and stripped him of his political rights for life for killing his wife. His mother, Zhang Jie, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison for helping destroy evidence, according to the first-instance verdict.
(2025-12-09). Humiliation At The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. levernews.com 
(2025-12-09). Iniesta leads NSN Cycling relaunch following Israel PT era. newarab.com 
(2025-12-09). Inside the Israel lobby's lesser-known tool for influencing Congress: free travel. mondoweiss.net 
This year, Israel will account for nearly one-quarter of all free travel gifted to Congress members, and AIPAC is overwhelmingly setting the agenda.
(2025-12-09). Zohran Mamdani, Jessica Tisch and the NYPD's mass surveillance program. wsws.org New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has reappointed Jessica Tisch as police commissioner, a woman directly responsible for the NYPD's massive spying on New York's population.
(2025-12-09). Supreme Court expected to greenlight any and all Trump firings. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court's six-justice Republican-named majority seems ready to make Donald Trump a King. And not just by giving him total, complete, and uncontestable control over every part of the federal government, including as many as 50 independent agencies, among them the National Labor Relations Board, which is what the GOP presidential denizen sought …
(2025-12-09). Congress Prepares To Pass NDAA That Will Give Trump His $1 Trillion Military Budget. news.antiwar.com Congress has released its 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and is preparing to pass the sweeping spending bill, which will give President Trump a total military budget of over $1 trillion. Earlier this year, a supplemental for an additional $156 billion was included in the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill," most of which will go …
(2025-12-08). 13-year-old girl praised for heroic rescue of child from icy lake. ecns.cn Li Jiating, a 13-year-old girl from Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, has won praise online for her courageous act of bravery when she risked her life to save a child who had fallen into an icy lake…
(2025-12-09). Sa'dabad director outlines major restoration, conservation push at former royal complex in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The director of the Sa'dabad Cultural-Historical Complex says the former royal residence in northern Tehran has accelerated restoration and conservation work, completing a long-delayed digital inventory of its holdings while advancing new projects to safeguard thousands of stored objects.
(2025-12-09). Trump slams 'decaying' Europe, pushes Ukraine on elections. newarab.com 
US President Speaking to Politico, Trump also called on Ukraine to hold elections despite Russia's invasion and questioned whether the country is truly democratic under President
(2025-12-09). Trump's 'Monroe Doctrine 2.0' completely misreads Latin America. responsiblestatecraft.org The "Trump Corollary" to the Monroe Doctrine, "a common-sense and potent restoration of American power and priorities, consistent with American security interests," stating that "the American people—not foreign nations nor globalist institutions—will always control their own destiny in our hemisphere," is a key component of the National Security Strategy 2025
(2025-12-09). Report reveals ongoing challenges for people living with HIV in SA. sanews.gov.za Report reveals ongoing challenges for people living with HIV in SA | The HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report launched on Wednesday reveals that, despite progress since the 2014 study, significant efforts are still needed to reduce stigma, improve healthcare experiences, and support the mental well-being of people living with HIV (PLHIV). | Today, the PLHIV sector, led by the National Association of People Living with HIV and AIDS (NAPWA), unveiled the HIV Stigma Index 2.0 report. | This comprehensive study measures and documents the stigma, discrimination, and rights violations faced by PLHIV in South Africa. | Conducte…
(2025-12-09). Owen Hatherley: Architecture of the Future? newleftreview.org The built legacy of the Soviet Bloc is undergoing a dramatic reappraisal, from crumbling concrete brutalism to Instagrammable socmod chic. Hatherley's critical survey of a growing body of work in this area—examining modernist constructions from Vilnius to Tashkent—asks the question the new studies largely avoid: what, if anything, makes this architecture socialist?
(2025-12-09). Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros. newarab.com 
The hostile offer sets up a bidding war between Paramount – whose CEO is David Ellison, the son of Larry Ellison, an ally of Donald Trump – and streaming behemoth Netflix. | Netflix shocked the industry last week by announcing…
(2025-12-09). Iranian, Chinese deputy FMs discuss bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — The Chinese deputy foreign minister, who has traveled to Tehran to participate in the third round of the Iran-China-Saudi Arabia trilateral meeting, met with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs.
(2025-12-09). Trump campaigned on Ending Forever Wars: Marco Rubio didn't get the Memo. juancole.com ( The dangerous disconnect between Trump's delusions and the real-world impacts of his policies is on full display in hi…
(2025-12-09). Court awards MH370 victims 2.9m yuan each. ecns.cn The remaining 23 cases involve families who have not yet applied for or completed the legal procedure to declare the passengers deceased, and these cases remain under judicial review.
(2025-12-09). U.S.-China Technology Cooperation Tightens Amid Nvidia Chip Export Approval. devdiscourse.com China highlighted the significance of mutual cooperation with the United States as crucial, following the U.S. government's decision to authorize the export of Nvidia's H200 chips to China.
(2025-12-09). Report Shows 75% Of US Homes Are Unaffordable For Average Buyer. newsone.com 
(2025-12-09). Trump warns of new tariffs on India after farmers allege unfair dumping. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: According to Bloomberg, US President Donald Trump indicated that his administration may introduce new tariffs on agricultural imports, such as Canadian fertiliser and Indian rice, after American farmers complained that cheap foreign products are hurting them. At a White House roundtable held to announce a $12-billion support package for US farmers, Trump said the government would look into accusations that some countries are selling rice in the US at unfairly low prices. | Farmers at the meeting urged him to take tougher action, saying subsidised foreign rice is damaging the US market and lowering…
(2025-12-09). China Accuses Japan of Military Threat in Escalating Regional Tensions. moderndiplomacy.eu Tensions between China and Japan escalated after Tokyo accused Chinese fighter jets of aiming fire-control radar at Japanese military aircraft during Chinese carrier-based flight training east of the Miyako Strait. Japan denounced the radar illumination as a dangerous act, while Beijing countered that Japan provoked the incident by repeatedly approaching and disrupting previously announced Chinese …
(2025-12-09). Northern Hemisphere tropical activity in 2025. wattsupwiththat.com *Second year in a row with below-normal tropical activity across the Northern Hemisphere… western Pacific Ocean leads the way with its seventh straight down year…no hurricanes hit the US for the first time in a decade*…
(2025-12-09). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-09). China-Iran-Saudi Arabia meeting to be held in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China are set to hold their third trilateral committee meeting in Tehran today to review and advance the implementation of the Beijing Agreement.
(2025-12-09). Explainer: How AI is Reshaping India's Waste Ecosystem. ummid.com When waste is traced, trusted, and treated as an asset, it no longer marks the end of a product's journey. It becomes the starting point of a smarter, more circular economy, and this is exactly what Recykal is doing.
(2025-12-09). New Jersey is reopening applications for child care assistance program in December. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? The New Jersey Department of Human Services announced recently that it will reopen the Child Care Assistance Program, for a limited number of slots, with the goal of allowing new children into the program in January. | The program provides financial assistance for families to pay for child care. According to the
(2025-12-09). New Zealand's Rookie Attack and Keeper Set Sights on West Indies Clash. devdiscourse.com New Zealand's cricket team is set to field a fresh pace attack and debut a new wicketkeeper as they face the West Indies in Wellington's second test match, beginning Wednesday. A raft of player injuries, including to pacers Nathan Smith and Matt Henry during the series-opener, has forced these changes.
(2025-12-09). Democracy Now! 2025-12-09 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 09, 2025; "Merger Madness": Trump at Center of Rival Netflix-Paramount Bids for Warner Bros.; "Honor Our History": Trump Slammed for Ending Free National Park Entry on Juneteenth & MLK Day; Save Mumia's Eyesight: Supporters March to Prison to Demand Medical Care for Him & Aging Prisoners | Headlines for December 09, 2025; "Merger Madness": Trump at Center of Rival Netflix-Paramount Bids for Warner Bros.; "Honor Our History": Trump Slammed for Ending Free National Park Entry on Juneteenth & MLK Day; Save Mumia's Eyesight: Supporters M…
(2025-12-09). GREGORY WRIGHTSTONE: Refrigerants Are No Global Warming Threat. wattsupwiththat.com (T)he selection of the refrigerants for air conditioning systems should be based on both the safety and the needs of the consumers, rather than on a purported environmental benefit."
(2025-12-09). Former Cuban minister Alejandro Gil Fernández sentenced for multiple crimes. radiohc.cu The Supreme People's Court (TSP) issued a statement on Monday, informing about the notification of sentences to Alejandro Miguel Gil Fernández, which, due to its importance, we are transmitting in its entirety: | Supreme People's Court Notifies Sentences to Defendant Alejandro Miguel Gil Fernández | The Supreme People's Court reports that on Monday, December 8, 2025, it notified the sentences in the criminal proceedings against the defendant Alejandro Miguel Gil Fernández. | The oral hearings took place between November 11 and 13, 2025, and between November 26 and 29. | In the first criminal case, he was found gu…
(2025-12-09). Iran, Azerbaijan determined to strengthen bilateral relations. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says Tehran and Baku are committed to using all available capacities to enhance bilateral ties and expand cooperation within multilateral frameworks.
(2025-12-09). Tariffs deepen economic uncertainty, hurting U.S. job market: media. ecns.cn Multiple international media outlets reported that the latest data from U.S. firm Automatic Data Processing (ADP) show an unexpected decline in private-sector employment, with roughly 32,000 jobs lost in November 2025.
(2025-12-09). Zelensky Rules Out Ceding Territory for Peace Deal. news.antiwar.com Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday ruled out the idea of ceding any territory to Russia, a key term of a US-drafted peace proposal to end the war. "Russia is insisting that we give up territories, but we don't want to cede anything," Zelensky told reporters after meeting with the leaders of the UK, France, …
(2025-12-09). Why the West Must Let Africa to Solve its Own Problems. plusnews.ug 
Tanzania recently had presidential elections, which were won by the incumbent Samia Suluhu of CCM. After the results were announced, there were some protests in parts of Tanzania, but the government managed to calm things down and stabilize the country, even though there were outside efforts to stir up trouble. Many people in Tanzania, officials, …
(2025-12-09). Prudential Uganda's SAFE STEPS Campaign Closes With Landmark 18,600 Boda-Boda Riders Trained. plusnews.ug 
Uganda's road safety drive received a significant boost on Tuesday as Prudential Uganda officially concluded Phase III of its SAFE STEPS campaign—an ambitious three-year initiative that has equipped 18,600 boda-boda riders with vital first aid and road safety skills. Launched in 2022, the campaign aligns with the Ministry of Works and Transport's multi-sectoral National Road …
(2025-12-09). Instacart algorithms drive secret grocery price hikes. nationofchange.org New report finds algorithm driven tests can charge shoppers up to 23 percent more for the same cart.
(2025-12-09). Lukashenko: Belarus seeks to start joint projects with Tanzania soon. eng.belta.by Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on Independence Day, BelTA learned from the Belarusian leader's press service.
(2025-12-09). Ukraine to Share Revised Peace Plan with U.S. Amid Ongoing War. moderndiplomacy.eu Ukraine plans to share a revised 20-point peace plan with the United States on Tuesday, aiming to end Russia's war, which is approaching its fourth year. The plan comes after talks in London between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and leaders of France, Germany, and Britain, designed to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position and balance a U.S.-backed draft …
(2025-12-09). Eliminating European rivals: Analyst decodes Trump's MAGA agenda. eng.belta.by US President Donald Trump intends to reindustrialize America, in part by attracting companies and production capacity from Europe, Bulgarian political analyst Plamen Paskov said.
(2025-12-09). Iranian universities advance in GreenMetric World Ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — A total of 44 Iranian universities are featured on the 15th edition of the GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, up from 40 universities in 2024.
(2009-12-25). Murree launches crackdown on encroachments under forest land recovery policy. tribune.com.pk 
The Murree Forest Division, in coordination with the District Administration and the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority, on Tuesday launched an operation on Lawrence College Road targeting a decades-old residential structure under the Punjab government's policy of reclaiming forest land. | A residential structure built illegally on approximately one and a half kanals of forest land was demolished, marking another step in the province's ongoing effort to recover unlawfully occupied public property. Just a few weeks earlier, authorities had reclaimed 231 kanals of Murree State Forest land valued at over…
(2025-12-09). The Dells' $250 'Investment' Accounts Won't Fix Centuries Of Divestment From Black Children. newsone.com 
Source: Vadym Buinov / Getty | A $6.25 billion pledge by Michael and Susan Dell to create investment accounts for American children has drawn national attention as a bold financial intervention and a head start to long-term opportunity that children can access at age 18 to help pay for college, start a business, or put money toward buying a home. | But for Black children, who have faced generations of systemic divestment in education, housing, and employment, the modest per-child payouts raise doubts about whether this policy addresses inequity or merely repackages it. And this so-called investment raises a mu…
(2025-12-09). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-08). Canadian entrepreneur: childhood dreams meet a vibrant, warm China | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Neil Labatt has lived more than one life — once a professional athlete on the ice rink, now a globe-trotting entrepreneur. As a child, digging in the backyard, he told his father, "I'm trying to dig a tunnel to China."
(2025-12-09). Support University of Michigan Early Childhood Educators' Fight for a Living Wage. wibailoutpeople.org 
UM Early Childhood Educators are some of the lowest paid employees at the University. They provide care for infants, toddlers, and early education for preschoolers of University of Michigan Medicine staff and faculty. In February of this year, they became one of nearly 100 represented job titles in the University Staff United's first official recognized …
(2025-12-09). Meet the Rawis reawakening Saudi Arabia's oldest oral tradition. newarab.com 
On a hot September afternoon in Saudi Arabia's Carved over 2,000 years ago, these petroglyphs depict long-forgotten rituals, extinct animals, and lost musical instruments — all of which offer a glimpse into the lives and cultures of the ancient Dadanite and Lihyanite peoples of the Arabian Peninsula. | "I have seen these petroglyphs since I was a small kid," says Wedad Yaseen, my tour guide for the day. "My sisters and I used to play among the ruins here a…
(2025-12-09). Italy reports 896 workplace deaths in the first 10 months of 2025. plenglish.com Rome, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Between January and October 2025, 896 workplace deaths were recorded in Italy, 657 of them at the workplace itself, plus an additional 239 that occurred during commutes, according to a report released.
(2025-12-09). Water Ministers reaffirm commitment to protect Orange—Senqu River Basin. sanews.gov.za Water Ministers reaffirm commitment to protect Orange—Senqu River Basin | The Ministers responsible for water from the four Orange—Senqu River Basin states have reiterated their shared commitment to safeguarding the river basin as a strategic resource underpinning regional water security, climate resilience, economic development, and ecological sustainability. ⚪ The Ministers from the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Namibia, and the Republic of South Africa recently met in Gaborone, Botswana, for the 8th Ordinary Meeting of the Orange—Senqu River Commission (ORASE…
(2009-12-25). Salah's omission from Inter game is a consequence of his actions, says Becker. tribune.com.pk 
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah's omission from Tuesday's Champions League game at Inter Milan is a consequence of his reaction to being left out of the side, teammate Alisson Becker said on Monday. | Salah, 33, was not included in the 19-man squad for the Inter clash after he said in a hard-hitting interview following Saturday's match with Leeds United that he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club. | "Salah not being available is just a consequence of what he did and he is smart enough to know that. I didn't speak to Mo about that," the Brazilian goalkeeper told reporters. | "We share good moments, happ…
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). Tunisia: Prominent Activists Held in 'Conspiracy Case'. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Left to right: Ahmed Nejib Chebbi © Private; Chaima Issa © Private; Ayachi Hammami © Private. | (Beirut) — Tunisian authorities have arrested three prominent activists in recent weeks after their unjust convictions in a sham trial on charges of conspiracy and terrorism, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately overturn their unjust convictions and release all those detained. On November 27, 2025, a Tunis Appeal Court sentenced 34 defendants in the politically motivated "Conspiracy Case," including political opponents, activists, and lawyers…
(2025-12-09). At least 12 killed as Cambodia-Thailand border clashes reignite despite Trump-brokered truce. tehrantimes.com Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Tuesday, according to Reuters, as the Southeast Asian neighbors both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty.
(2025-12-09). Cuba-CARICOM friendship confirmed at event commemorating Cuba-CARICOM Day at the Latin American School of Medicine, ELAM. radiohc.cu Deputy Prime Minister Inés María Chapman Waugh presided over the main event commemorating Cuba-CARICOM Day at the Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM), where the historical ties and brotherhood between Cuba and the Caribbean countries were reaffirmed, according to Cubaminrex. | The anniversary marked December 8, 1972, when Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago established diplomatic relations with Cuba, a decision that broke the political isolation imposed by the United States in the region. | During the ceremony, Chapman Waugh affirmed that the Caribbean nation maintains a commitment to solidari…
(2025-12-09). US top court weighs rollback of limits on party campaign spending. aljazeera.com Conservative justices mull overturning 2001 ruling as campaign finance reform faces challenges in the US Supreme Court.
(2025-12-09). US, Australia hold high-level talks on China's major naval buildup in East Asia. hindustantimes.com U.S. Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth held joint talks in Washington with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Minister Penny Wong just days after reports that China has deployed more than 100 naval and coast guard vessels across key East Asian waters. This high-level meeting at the State Department on 8 December 2025 focused on the security fallout from Beijing's unprecedented maritime show of force, including its pressure around Taiwan and contested seas, and on how to further tighten US‚ÄëAustralia defence coordinati…
(2025-12-09). Amidst Climate Multilateralism and COPs' Credibility Weakening, Countries' Political Morals Will Face a Defining Test. fairobserver.com 
(2025-12-09). Argentina: Union strike, massive protests against labor reform. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) More than 90 percent of state workers went on strike and joined numerous demonstrations in cities across Argentina against the government's proposed labor reform, which they claim curtails their rights.
(2025-12-09). 'Militant' ambush kills six Pakistani soldiers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. tehrantimes.com At least six Pakistani soldiers were killed in "militant attacks" in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a northwestern province bordering Afghanistan, Anadolu reported Tuesday, citing local police.
(2025-12-09). Winter Session: Govt agrees to debate on SIR after ruckus in Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Tuesday agreed to hold a debate on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after repeated disruptions by the opposition MPs leading to adjournments in the Lok Sabha.
(2025-12-09). Ecuador: Government Freezes Groups' Bank Accounts. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Members of Alianza Ceibo, belonging to the Siekopai, A'i Cofán, Siona, and Waorani Indigenous communities, attend a virtual hearing where a decision was made to unfreeze their organization's funds. | © Michelle Gachet/Amazon Frontlines…
(2025-12-09). Florida declares civil rights group CAIR a 'terror organisation'. newarab.com 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday designated one of the The directive against the
(2025-12-09). His Dream Through Me, Pt. 1: Ryan Jensen. whyy.org Ryan Jensen made a name for himself as a center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with quarterback Tom Brady. But even as he looks down at his Super Bowl ring, Ryan knows: None of this success was supposed to happen to him. It was supposed to be his brother's. When Ryan was a kid, his older brother Seth was the one who seemed destined for greatness in the NFL. It caught everyone by surprise when Ryan got there instead.
(2025-12-09). Cambodia-Thailand conflict may enter "much deeper" phase. aljazeera.com "Domestic politics seems to get the better of the people on both sides."
(2025-12-09). 10 most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports in 2025. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? It's been an eventful year in Philadelphia, especially for the city's sports teams. Philadelphians greeted each other with "Go Birds" year-round, as 2025 began with an Eagles' playoff push that culminated in the team's second Super Bowl win. | From the lowlights to the highlights, including an agonizing night of defeat and a Valentine's Day victory parade, WHYY News remembers Philadelphia's year in sports. | Orion Kerkering throws home in Phillies' playoff elimination
(2025-12-09). Rupee vs Dollar: Record Fall, Impact and Economic Illusions. ummid.com You may still hear that the rupee will defeat the dollar, that India is already a global leader, and that everything is under control, but the numbers, the markets, and your shrinking wallet tell a very different story.
(2025-12-09). US Core Security Interests — The Trump Corollary. moderndiplomacy.eu "The threat that I worry the most about vis-a-vis Europe is not Russia, it's not China, it's not any other external actor. What I worry about is the threat from within," Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference, February 14, 2025. America's new National Security Strategy (NSS) marks an ideological and substantive shift in …
(2025-12-09). Durban ready for holiday season. sanews.gov.za Durban ready for holiday season | eThekwini Municipality Mayor Cyril Xaba says the city is prepared to welcome more than a million visitors and deliver a safe, vibrant, and memorable festive season. | Xaba unveiled the city's Festive Season Management Plan, which outlined major improvements in service delivery, strengthened safety measures, and a robust tourism programme designed to deliver what the city has branded an "Endless Waves of Tranquillity" festive experience. | Xaba said this year's festive season comes at a time of renewed optimism for Durban, especially following significant progress in water and san…
(2025-12-09). US judge orders lifting of Trump-backed limits on Rumeysa Ozturk. newarab.com 
A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a Chief US District Judge Denise Casper in Boston issued an injunction after concluding
(2025-12-09). give land to radical Islam Huge Evangelical mission to Israel lectures Trump. haaretz.com An estimated 1,000 pastors and Christian influencers spent a week in Israel on an all-expenses-paid trip financed by the Foreign Ministry. Their itinerary included a communal prayer with the Western Wall rabbi and a warning delivered to the U.S. administration to lay off the settlements…
(2025-12-09). Tehran invites foreign partners to expanded energy Coop. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — In a meeting with Belarus's industry minister, Iran's oil minister emphasized that Tehran has prepared a portfolio of oil and gas contracts aimed at attracting friendly partners.
(2025-12-09). Former Japanese PM Hatoyama reiterates criticism of Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan. ecns.cn Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said in an interview on December 7 that the Taiwan question is China's internal affair and Japan should not interfere.
(2025-12-09). GOP appeals to state Supreme Court to block pro-worker bills. peoplesworld.org 
LANSING, Mich.—In contempt for both democracy and the working class, Republican Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall on Monday appealed to the state's Supreme Court after lower courts unanimously ruled his blatant obstruction of pro-worker legislation unconstitutional. According to the Michigan AFL-CIO, his action is a last-ditch effort to deny hundreds of thousands of Michigan workers …
(2025-12-09). Daily Memo: A Thousand Confirmed Kidnappings in the Past 90 Days, Plus Two More Deaths in Detention. lataco.com On September 8th, exactly three months, 90 days ago today, Justice Kavanaugh, along with five other Supreme Court justices, removed the temporary restraining order on the roaming raids in and around Los Angeles, giving immigration agents the go-ahead to racially profile Latinos. Since that decision, today we have reached at least 1000 confirmed kidnappings, at least 96 confirmed Kavanaugh stops, which include 15 U.S. Citizens being detained, at least one of them being shot.
(2025-12-08). Hebei man sentenced to death for murdering his wife. ecns.cn The Cangzhou Intermediate People's Court sentenced a man to death on Tuesday for murdering his wife in Mengcun Hui autonomous county of Cangzhou, Hebei province, and sentenced his mother to a prison term for helping cover up the crime, according to a report by China Central Television.
(2025-12-09). Human Rights Group Warns US Allies Against Complicity in Trump's Boat Strikes. truthout.org A leading human rights organization on Tuesday pushed allies of the United States to more forcefully condemn and take steps to stop President Donald Trump's deadly boat strikes in international waters, attacks that experts have characterized as extrajudicial killings. "The UK, Canada, and other allied nations who partner with the United States on counternarcotics efforts have ample evidence… |
(2025-12-09). Grand Egyptian Museum: Reviving Idolatry. muslimskeptic.com We recently covered a satanic concert that took place in Egypt right in front of the pyramids. We had discussed how this was part of an effort to revive shirk (polytheism/idolatry) in these Muslim lands where it had been eradicated long ago. Well, it seems there has been yet another recent effort to promote shirk …
(2025-12-09). CPC leadership holds meeting on 2026 economic work, regulations on law-based governance. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance in all respects.
(2025-12-09). Iranian Armed Forces enhanced military power. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — A senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces said the outcome of the 12-day conflict forced Israel and its Western backers to seek a halt to fighting, underscoring Iran's expanding missile and drone power.
(2025-12-09). I was canceled by three newspapers for criticizing Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org As a freelance writer, I know I have to produce copy that meets the expectations of editors and management. When I write opinion pieces, I know well that my arguments should closely align with the publication's general outlook. But I've always believed that if my views on any particular topic diverged from an outlet I'm writing for, it was acceptable to express those viewpoints in other publications.But I've recently discovered that this general rule does not apply to criticism of Israel. In fact, it appears that publications I've had an ongoing relationship with up until recently have canceled me for article…
(2025-12-09). Kerala Election Code Violation Sparks Controversy. devdiscourse.com On Tuesday, Kerala's General Education Minister V Sivankutty accused R Sreelekha, a former DGP and now a BJP candidate, of violating the election code of conduct. The accusations stem from a social media post where she allegedly shared survey results that favored the NDA.
(2025-12-09). Israel Escalates Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon, Hitting Multiple Towns. news.antiwar.com Amid growing concerns about the state of the ceasefire, Israel is continuing to not only attack Lebanon, but to escalate, with strikes on Tuesday hitting multiple towns in the Iqlim al-Tuffah region of southern Lebanon. As usual, Hezbollah was the pretext. Strikes targeted the towns of Jbaa, Azza and Roumine, with a number of civilian …
(2025-12-09). Why the Indian Diaspora Must Find Its Civic Voice. fairobserver.com The Indian diaspora has built remarkable success stories. It leads universities, global corporations and technology frontiers. Yet when it comes to public life, it often stays quiet, not from indifference, but from a familiar caution that weighs on every word. That silence may seem harmless, even rational in a polarized environment, but in truth, it…
(2025-12-09). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on December 9. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Tuesday, December 9.
(2025-12-09). Why Transition of Power Remains Elusive in Uganda — Mpuuga Warns Opposition. plusnews.ug 
The Democratic Front (DF) Party President, Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has warned that Uganda's long-awaited transition of power will remain out of reach unless the opposition rethinks its strategy, restores unity, and confronts the realities of operating in a shrinking democratic space. Speaking during the official launch of Nakifuma County MP Fred Ssimbwa Kaggwa's re-election campaign …
(2025-12-09). Why has Xinjiang become the 'western granary'. ecns.cn "We are not fighting against nature, but learning to work with it in a smarter way." This philosophy of coexistence has enabled Xinjiang to increase agricultural output while protecting its ecological environment.
(2025-12-09). Putin vows to boost Russia-led CSTO with drills, coordination & arms exports. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will "do everything" to strengthen the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), the Moscow-led military bloc often described as a NATO counterpart in…
(2025-12-09). Top Picks Backed by Real Players: Casino Billionaire's Guide to Online Casino Reviews. moguldom.com What Makes a Casino Worth Playing? One Source Still Sets the Bar Thousands of online casinos are live right now. Many look the same on the surface. Clean designs, welcome bonuses, flashy promotions. But the details that affect real money players, payout reliability, game fairness, licensing, bonus terms, live below the surface. That's why readers …
(2025-12-09). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-09). Trump's Peace Deals: Temporary Ceasefires or Lasting Solutions? moderndiplomacy.eu Former U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for allegedly resolving eight international conflicts since taking office in 2025. These include disputes across multiple regions: Armenia-Azerbaijan, Cambodia-Thailand, Israel-Palestinian territories, Rwanda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), India-Pakistan, Egypt-Ethiopia, Serbia-Kosovo, Russia-Ukraine, and North-South Korea. Trump's interventions typically involved mediating ceasefires, hosting bilateral meetings, …
(2025-12-09). Israel begins construction of major barrier along Jordan border. newarab.com 
The ministry said it had started work on two segments totalling 80 kilometres (around 50 miles), with the first phase concentrated in the Jordan Valley, an area Israel has long sought to entrench its control over. | The project is expected to cost 5.5 billion shekels ($1.71bn) and ultim…
(2025-12-09). 'Economic diplomacy should be prioritized in Iran's embassy in Baku'. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Hossein Pirmoazen, head of the Iran—Azerbaijan Joint Chamber of Commerce, says Tehran's embassy in Baku must be redefined with an economic mission at its core, arguing that revitalizing bilateral ties hinges on trade, investment and joint projects rather than political engagement.
(2025-12-09). Dylan Riley & Robert Brenner: The Long Downturn and Its Political Results. newleftreview.org Responding to the wide-ranging debate sparked by their 'Seven Theses on American Politics' (NLR 138), Riley and Brenner expand the temporal frame of their analysis of capitalist stagnation as an endogenous feature, incurable by bubbles and bailouts—and rethink the nature of the 'political capitalism' that results.
(2025-12-09). Scam victims left unprotected as banks deny liability. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-09). Ring the Wedding Bells… and the Alarm: American Child Marriage. projectcensored.org Until 2018, a marriage involving one or both people under the age of eighteen was legal in the United States. Since then, only sixteen states have criminalized child marriage. While child marriage has been on the decline this century, almost 300,000 American children were married from 2000 to 2018, according…
(2025-12-09). Indigenous and Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives as the Last Line Protecting the Planet. counterpunch.org 
Land and environmental defenders—Indigenous leaders, farmers, conservationists, and community activists—risk their lives opposing the destructive exploitation of natural resources. Global Witness defines them as people who "take a stand… against the unjust, discriminatory, corrupt or damaging exploitation of natural resources or the environment." Often described as the planet's last line of defense, they protest, document,
(2025-12-09). Orban, Erdogan cement Russian energy lifeline to Hungary | Ukraine War | Turkey. hindustantimes.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used his Ankara visit to lock in Turkey's guarantee that Russian gas and oil will keep flowing to Hungary via the TurkStream route, underlining Budapest's deep energy dependence on Moscow even as most EU and NATO states try to cut Russian supplies. Orban and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also framed themselves as a joint "peace camp" on the Russia‚ÄëUkraine war, pledging to coordinate diplomatic efforts while staying within NATO but pursuing a more Russia‚Äëfriendly, negotiation‚Äëfocused line than many Western allies.&…
(2025-12-09). I was canceled for criticizing Israel. responsiblestatecraft.org As a freelance writer, I know I have to produce copy that meets the expectations of editors and management. When I write opinion pieces, I know well that my arguments should closely align with the publication's general outlook. But I've always believed that if my views on any particular topic diverged from an outlet I'm writing for, it was acceptable to express those viewpoints in other publications.But I've recently discovered that this general rule does not apply to criticism of Israel. In fact, it appears that publications I've had an ongoing relationship with up until recently have canceled me for article…
(2025-12-09). Tories panic over trade union bill shows it's desperately needed. thecanary.co 
Employers will now be required to inform employees of their right to join a trade union under the new Employment Rights Bill. Significantly, Whitehall will provide an approved statement for bosses to hand to workers, in order to prevent hostile employers from attempting to discourage union membership. As a quick demonstration of what such a […] | By
(2025-12-09). France's prime minister faces crunch vote in parliament. aljazeera.com Sébastien Lecornu faces a vital test to his premiership over the social security budget bill.
(2025-12-09). Europeans Can't Let Trump Define What It Means To Be European OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Pawel Zerka | Problem: | If anyone was wondering whether it's fair to speak of US president Donald Trump's
(2025-12-09). First MTZ tractors delivered to Russia's Kamchatka. eng.belta.by Two powerful BELARUS 1523.3 tractors with 150 horsepower were officially dispatched to the customer, the Zarechnoye company.
(2025-12-09). 'Don't miscalculate': Asim Munir warns India of tougher action against any future attack on Pakistan. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Field Marshal Asim Munir officially took charge as Pakistan's first Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) on Monday during a ceremony held at the General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi. He was also presented with a guard of honour as he assumed the newly created position alongside his existing role as Chief of Army Staff (COAS).In his address, Asim Munir issued a strong warning to India, saying Pakistan would respond "faster and harder" to any future aggression. He urged India not to be under any "miscalculation."Munir said modern warfare has expanded into new domains such as cyberspace, electromagnetic…
(2025-12-09). Australian safety regulator's initial report on fatal Cobar mine explosion: more questions than answers. wsws.org The NSW Resources Regulator's November 25 "Investigation information release" neither explains what caused the tragedy nor makes any recommendation for how to stop more workers being killed.
(2025-12-09). pay in Israeli journalist behind video of severe abuse of Palestinian detainee talks. haaretz.com Israel's Channel 12 News journalist Guy Peleg faces escalating threats and harassment since he published a video – handed over to him by the former Military Advocate General – of the extreme abuse at Sde Teiman…
(2025-12-09). Liverpool's Mohamed Salah a transfer target for Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Egypt international Mohamed Salah is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League amid doubt about Liverpool future.
(2025-12-09). Talking With Poets: 2025 DiBiase Poetry Prize Finalists Susan Kress Will Nixon. mediasanctuary.org Thom Francis introduces us to poets Susan Kress and Will Nixon. Both of whom were finalists in the 2025 Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Prize Contest. | ——— | The 2025 Stephen A. DiBiase Poetry Prize winners and finalists were recently announced with many poets from the Capital Region and Hudson Valley included in the list. | The DiBiase contest was created in 2015 to offer a more inclusive and welcoming alternative to traditional poetry competitions. There are no entry fees, no line or page limits, and no restrictions on subject matter, form, publication history, or age, making it especially appea…
(2025-12-09). MFA: Belarus invites Lithuania to discuss all issues at the negotiating table. eng.belta.by Belarus has invited Lithuania to jointly discuss all existing issues at the negotiating table, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Igor Sekreta told journalists.
(2025-12-09). 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?
(2025-12-09). 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.
(2025-12-09). Putin in India: India-Russia tested ties in action. tehrantimes.com As winter chills New Delhi, Russian President Vladimir Putin swept into the Indian capital for a two-day state visit on December 4—5, stirring warm excitement and euphoria after a four-year gap since his last trip in December 2021. Scathing Western sanctions, oppressive tariff threats by Washington to trade partners, even an arrest warrant, haven't stopped him from rolling back into one of Russia's closest mates.
(2025-12-09). Iraq's Sovereignty Cannot Grow While U.S. Power Only Changes Shape. counterpunch.org In U.S. political talk, Iraq is often treated as a "finished chapter." The invasion is history, the occupation is history, and even the war against ISIS is presented as something largely completed. Yet in 2025, Iraqis are still living with the consequences of decisions made in Washington, and U.S. power in their country is not
(2025-12-09). The perverse twisting of a symbol of hope and freedom into one of darkness and death. haaretz.com In sporting a noose pin, closely resembling that of the hostages' ribbon, Ben-Gvir is as blatant in his disregard for Jewish lives as he is for Palestinian lives…
(2025-12-09). Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice. sanews.gov.za Dr Jennifer Glennie described as an advocate for education and social justice | The Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has joined the nation in mourning the passing of Dr Jennifer Anne Glennie. | Glennie passed away in a car accident on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, at the age of 75. She was born in Johannesburg and graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a first-class Honours degree in pure mathematics in 1971. | According to Nzimande, Glennie, who trained as a mathematician, was not only a distinguished and lifelong progressive educationalist but also a tirele…
(2025-12-09). Taliban arrest four Afghan men for cosplaying Peaky Blinders. newarab.com 
The Ministry for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice said the men were
(2025-12-09). A star of Tel upscale restaurants tries his luck amid the goats and sheep of south. haaretz.com In Mitzpeh Ramon, former sous-chef Tal Ashkenasi and a partner have opened Botz Dining, whose tasting menu is based on the local culture, where a campfire is still an integral part of life…
(2025-12-09). COP30 in Brazil Marked Again by Tensions Over Methods to Address Climate Change. wibailoutpeople.org 
This gathering issued a comprehensive program for preserving the planet, yet the United States continues to sabotage efforts to curb global warming since it rejects the scientific data pointing to a deteriorating environment around the world By Abayomi AzikiweEditor, Pan-African News WireTuesday December 9, 2025Political Review Brazil hosted the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in …
(2025-12-09). Who are the separatists that claim control of all south Yemen? aljazeera.com Yemen's Southern Transitional Council says it's taken control of the south, raising fears it will declare independence.
(2025-12-09). Deadly fire breaks out in office building in Indonesia's capital. aljazeera.com Office workers were seen climbing down ladders to escape a deadly fire in Indonesia's capital Jakarta.
(2025-12-09). Texas Tough: Rep. Jasmine Crockett Officially Launches US Senate Run. newsone.com 
Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty | Welp, it's happening, y'all: Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid to represent the state of Texas in the U.S. Senate. | According to
(2025-12-09). Israeli occupation forces storm Birzeit town north of Ramallah in occupied West Bank: Palestinian sources. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). Iranian artists, ensemble win at fall edition of Classical Music Stars Competition. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — One ensemble and three artists from Iran are among the winners of the fall edition of the Classical Music Stars Competition in Poland.
(2025-12-09). Mojtaba Jabbari takes charge of Mes Rafsanjan: PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – Former Esteghlal football team head coach Mojtaba Jabbari was named new head coach of Iranian top-flight club Mes Rafsanjan.
(2025-12-09). Europe in Panic Over US Strategy for Stability With Russia. consortiumnews.com Alastair Crooke on the Trump administration's most recent National Security Strategy, which critiques U.S. pursuit of global primacy as a failure. By Alastair Crooke Conflicts Forum A National Security Strategy (NSS) is produced periodically by U.S. administrations (President Donald Trump…
(2025-12-09). Court Rules Trump Administration's Wind Ban is Illegal. commondreams.org A federal judge in Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration's ban on new wind projects is illegal, an important legal victory for the industry that has faced myriad attacks from this administration. The Interior Department issued the "wind ban" in response to the presidential memorandum issued on the first day of President Trump's term. Today's decision comes in response to cases filed by attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia, and by the Alliance for Clean Energy New York, a trade group. NRDC and other environmental groups filed amicus briefs in the case. The following is a com…
(2025-12-09). Wang Yi blasts Japan, says Takaichi 'exploits' Taiwan to 'threaten China militarily'. tehrantimes.com Attempts to pursue "Taiwan independence" mean splitting China's territory, and supporting "Taiwan independence" amounts to interference in China's internal affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in Beijing on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Top Ontario union official defends Tory government's multi-billion-dollar training program amid fraud scandal. wsws.org Speaking at a blue-chip luncheon, the Labourers' International Union of North America's Canadian director gave a full-throated defence of Premier Ford and his labour minister in the face of reports showing hundreds of millions in job-training funds have been funnelled to the government's union and business cronies.
(2025-12-09). Andisheh Cultural Center reviews Bong Joon Ho's "Mother" tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- "Mother", a 2009 neo-noir thriller film by prominent South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, was reviewed at the Andisheh Cultural Center in Tehran on Tuesday on the occasion of National Mother's Day.
(2025-12-09). Sri Lanka: Survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in war-ravaged Northern Province accuse government of negligence. wsws.org In the predominantly Tamil Northern Province, the death toll stands at nine, with four people reported missing.
(2025-12-09). Kyagulanyi Urges Nakawa to Vote for Umbrella Candidates. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform's Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has urged Nakawa Division voters to look beyond party affiliations and support candidates who carry the party flag. As with his previous presidential campaigns in various parts of the country, Kyagulanyi encountered roadblocks and teargas on Monday during his journey from NUP's former party headquarters in Kamwokya to Nakawa …
(2025-12-09). Fans in disbelief as Ronaldo announces investment in Perplexity AI. ummid.com Fans have been in disbelief, as well as exited and thrilled, as football legend and Portugal National Football Team Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo who also leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, announces investment in Perplexity AI.
(2025-12-09). Three Syrian Civilians Wounded by Israeli Fire in Quneitra. news.antiwar.com Three Syrian civilians were reported wounded on Tuesday when Israeli troops opened fire on them from the newly established IDF checkpoint near Khan Arnabeh, in the northern part of the Quneitra Governorate. The checkpoint is set up outside the town, along the road to Ain Aisha, but Syrian state media reported that the troops fired …
(2025-12-09). Who is Quilen Blackwell? 10 Things to Know About CNN's Hero of the Year. moguldom.com Quilen Blackwell, founder of Southside Blooms, was named CNN's Hero of the Year for 2025, recognized for transforming vacant lots in one of Chicago's most dangerous neighborhoods into thriving flower farms that employ at-risk youth. The 40-year-old has turned an unlikely solution—flowers—into a powerful tool for fighting urban poverty and creating opportunity in Englewood, a …
(2025-12-09). Israeli forces raid two Palestinian universities in the West Bank, reports say. haaretz.com According to Birzeit University, north of Ramallah, forces forcefully entered the campus with armored personnel carriers and jeeps around 5.30 A.M. and handcuffed security personnel. Palestinian outlets reported that Israeli forces arrested five of the guards and closed all the campus entrances…
(2025-12-09). Iran's missile advances major source of fear for Israel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Israeli military representatives have told parliament that Iran's quickening pace of ballistic missile production now poses a significant strategic concern.
(2025-12-09). Deconstructing the Myth: "More Energy in the System Means More Extreme Weather" wattsupwiththat.com The climate system is not an oscillator. It has oscillatory components, but the whole system is a gradient-driven heat engine. It moves energy from where there is a lot of it (the tropics) to where there is very little (the poles). If more energy enters the system, the distribution of that energy doesn't increase the amplitude of some hypothetical wave.
(2025-12-09). Schelling's philosophy of nature and the renewal of the earth. onlineopinion.com.au Schelling saw nature not as object but as subject – a creative force we belong to, not command. His vision may be the ecological imagination our age lacks.
(2025-12-09). Japan refuses European plan to seize Russian assets. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) — Japan has rejected the European Union's (EU) proposal to expropriate frozen Russian assets worth approximately $30 billion, according to reports.
(2025-12-09). Trump's National Security Strategy ditches 'civilizationally dead' Europe. infobrics.org The Trump administration is far less careful in categorizing its vassals and satellite states, not even bothering to call them "allies". On the contrary, it routinely dismisses them as dead weight.
(2025-12-09). Pantone Color of the Year choice is an irritating letdown. thecanary.co As the year draws to a close there's still a few things to look forward to. Aside from getting dragged by Spotify Wrapped and eating my weight in cheese in front of the TV, the Pantone Color of the Year is a window to next year's trends. So it was disappointing when the 2026 choice […] | By
(2025-12-09). Zohran Mamdani among the most mispronounced words in 2025. ummid.com New York Mayor Elect, Zohran Mamdani, continues to make headlines for different reasons, this time because of the pronunciation of his name.
(2025-12-09). Manhunt for Autorickshaw Driver in Shocking Dalit Minor Rape Case. devdiscourse.com Authorities are on a manhunt for Sai Kumar, an autorickshaw driver accused of raping a minor Dalit girl under the guise of assisting her move between hostels. The alleged crime took place on December 3, and the complaint was lodged with police cooperation from the victim's friends.
(2025-12-09). Belarus counts on fruitful military cooperation with Iran. eng.belta.by The parties discussed the current state and future prospects for developing bilateral military cooperation and agreed upon a plan for joint activities for 2026.
(2025-12-09). Why Predicting Trump 2.0 Policy is Getting More Difficult. moderndiplomacy.eu Studying and forecasting the policy behavior of US President Donald Trump in his second term, "Trump 2.0," is becoming one of the most significant theoretical challenges for political scientists. If the 2017—2020 term has weakened the traditional predictive power of the US presidential model, the 2025—2029 term shows an even greater degree of structural uncertainty. …
(2025-12-09). The Taliban's Broken Promises Undermine Global Diplomacy. fairobserver.com Since the Taliban's August 2021 takeover of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, its interim government has repeatedly pledged many promises to the regional and international communities. However, despite receiving substantial financial and diplomatic support to facilitate the implementation of these agreements, the Taliban regime has failed to honor its obligations. Instead, it has continued to…
(2025-12-09). People On Social Media Are Falsely Claiming This Woman Is Juror 160. She's Not. newsone.com 
Source: Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh / Wynter Mitchell-Rohrbaugh | The Diddy documentary has the internet in a chokehold right now. | You can't go to any corner of social media without bumping into a discussion about the details revealed in 50 Cent's production, Sean Combs: The Reckoning. | In four episodes, people from all walks of Sean Combs' life share their experiences with the disgraced hip-hop mogul, who was convicted in July of two counts of transportation for prostitution — a violation of the Mann Act, also known as the White-Slave Traffic Act of 1910 — two of the lesser charges in the federal…
(2025-12-09). economic momentum builds despite inflation jitters. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-09). Singapore launches AI-driven warship RSS Victory amid rising regional tensions. hindustantimes.com Singapore's navy has launched its first AI‚Äëpowered Multi‚ÄëRole Combat Vessel, RSS Victory, marking a breakthrough in unmanned and digital naval warfare. The new warship integrates manned and unmanned operations for real‚Äëtime combat coordination, as regional tensions rise with China's growing naval presence across the South and East China Seas.
(2025-12-09). Be Outraged: Your True Income Tax Rate May be Triple the Rate the Richest Billionaires Pay. counterpunch.org 
"If poor people knew how rich rich people are," Chris Rock once quipped, "there would be riots in the streets." So, I wonder, what would average taxpayers do if they knew they're currently paying income tax at triple the rate our richest megabillionaires are paying? Few taxpayers understand this reality, largely because of how we've
(2025-12-09). CBSE asks schools to strictly follow NEW Practical Exam SOPs. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released on its official website a new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for 2026 Practical Exams to be conducted for Classes 10 and 12.
(2025-12-08). Former executive of Chinese financial firm executed for bribery. ecns.cn Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, was executed on Tuesday after the country's top court upheld his death sentence for bribery.
(2025-12-09). EPA's Climate Science Erasure Part of Trump Administration's Agenda to Boost Fossil Fuels, Harm People. commondreams.org The Trump administration has
(2025-12-09). "Light Has Come" art exhibition unveils works on Zionist Regime's destruction. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iranian artist Abdolhamid Qadirian's art exhibition was inaugurated at the Art Bureau of the Islamic Ideology Dissemination Organization in Tehran on Monday, depicting Quranic narrative of the destruction of the Zionist Regime.
(2025-12-09). Schwarber going back to Philadelphia on a $150M, 5-year contract, according to reports. whyy.org Kyle Schwarber is going back to Philadelphia. | Multiple outlets reported on Tuesday that Schwarber had agreed to a $150 million, five-year contract with the Phillies. ESPN was the first to report on the deal, citing unidentified sources. | Schwarber had been one of the biggest names in free agency. His new contract with Philadelphia could lead to more activity at baseball's winter meetings as his other suitors execute their alternative plans. | Schwarber is coming off a terrific season with the Phillies, setting career highs with an NL-best 56 homers and a major league-high 132 RBIs. He also scored a career-high…
(2025-12-09). English folk singer and guitarist Martin Carthy: An appraisal of his six-decade career. wsws.org Carty has always seen folk as reflecting social life and conditions, so has never shied away from social and political issues.
(2025-12-09). WHYY Newscast for Tuesday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-09). Mumia Abu-Jamal Support: RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON. wibailoutpeople.org 
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Website: http: //www.marchformumia.org RALLY TO MARK END OF WALK FROM PHILADELPHIA TO FRACKVILLE, PA TO HIGHLIGHT PRISON ABUSES AND TO FREE MUMIA "Many people say it is insane to resist the system, but actually, it's insane not to." — Mumia Abu- Jamal Frackville, PA — Starting at 11: 30am, Tuesday, Dec. 9, …
(2025-12-09). Iran National Orchestra performs at Vahdat Hall. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- Iran National Orchestra, conducted by Homayoun Rahimian, presented its latest concert titled "Now It Has Reached Our Ears…" on Sunday and Monday at Tehran's Vahdat Hall. Prominent Iranian vocalist Vahid Taj accompanied the orchestra during the concerts.
(2025-12-09). Iran, Egypt object to LGBTQ branding of World Cup match. newarab.com 
The organising committee in Seattle, Washington, where the fixture is scheduled to take place next year, had previously announced its intention to hold a "Pride Match" coinciding with the northwestern city's Pride Weekend in late June. | Following last week's FIFA tournament draw, Eg…
(2025-12-09). Fifteen U.S. Citizens Detained In Over 96 'Kavanaugh Stops,' As Feds Disregard Legal Documentation. lataco.com Justice Kavanaugh laid out the framework for how racial profiling is permissible by federal agents leading to what has now been coined as the "Kavanaugh Stop," by professor Anil Kalhan.
(2025-12-09). JEE Advanced 2026 date, eligibility criteria confirmed. ummid.com The IIT Roorkee today confirmed the JEE Advanced 2026 date and also released the eligibility criteria for appearing in the important entrance exams.
(2025-12-09). Another US-Backed Coup Attempt Is Underway In Honduras. popularresistance.org On November 30, six million Hondurans voted in their presidential election. One week later, the outcome of the election has not yet been announced due to credible allegations of fraud and illegal interference by the Trump administration, which includes threats of ending remittances from the United States that account for 25% of Hondura's GDP. Clearing the FOG speaks with Camila Escalante of Press TV and a founder of Kawsachun News who has covered Latin America for nearly ten years. Escalante provides background to the current political crisis and explains what is known so far about the election. She describes sim…
(2025-12-09). Who are the groups controlling Yemen? aljazeera.com The Southern Transitional Council says it now controls eight governorates in southern Yemen.
(2025-12-09). Milwaukee, December 10, 2025: Building Unity Gathering. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-09). Tehran to host 4th Eurasia trade exhibition in February 2026. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran will host the fourth Eurasia International Trade Exhibition from February 1 to 4, 2026, an event that officials say is designed to maximize the benefits of the free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and draw strong participation from member states' delegations and private-sector representatives.
(2025-12-09). US slaps sanctions on Colombian network fighting in Sudan. newarab.com 
The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a network it said was recruiting The moves come as fighting has intensified in the brutal conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary
(2025-12-09). IDF says troops fired on Syrian protesters approaching them; three reportedly wounded. haaretz.com The Syrian news agency said that the army set up a temporary checkpoint between two villages in Syria's Quneitra province, leading to protests by locals. The IDF says the soldiers fired to drive the protesters away, and when they didn't, they fired at their lower bodies…
(2025-12-09). Rights Groups Sue Trump Administration for Legal Justification of Deadly Boat Strikes. commondreams.org The American Civil Liberties Union, the Center for Constitutional Rights, and the New York Civil Liberties Union today filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York seeking the immediate release of an Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) opinion and other documents related to President Trump's illegal lethal strikes on civilian boats in international waters. "The public deserves to know how our government is justifying the cold-blooded murder of civilians as lawful and why it believes it can hand out get-out-of-jail-free cards to people committing these crimes," said Jeffre…
(2025-12-09). Proactive fiscal policy in 2026 emphasized. ecns.cn China will continue exerting a "more proactive" fiscal policy and "moderately loose" monetary policy next year, as it strives to promote "effective qualitative improvement" and "reasonable quantitative growth" in its economy, according to a key Party leadership meeting on Monday.
(2025-12-08). DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, 'deep diver' Du Mengran named to Nature's 2025 influential list. ecns.cn Liang Wenfeng, founder of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and Chinese geoscientist Du Mengran have been selected for the journal Nature's annual "Nature's 10" list, which highlights ten people at the heart of some of the biggest science stories of 2025.
(2025-12-09). Gabriele Pedullà : Timpanaro's Materials. newleftreview.org Gabriele Pedullà on Tom Geue, Major Corrections. Intellectual biography of Sebastiano Timpanaro, who brought the tools of philology to bear in a keen-sighted historical materialism.
(2025-12-09). Export from Sistan-Baluchestan rises 6% in 8 months yr/yr. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN- The value of export from Sistan-Baluchestan province, in southeast Iran, rose six percent in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the previous year, a provincial official announced.
(2025-12-09). Why Jasmine Crockett's Senate Run Has Thrown Texas Into Chaos. newsone.com 
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, instantly transforming what was expected to be a predictable race into one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 cycle. Announcing her candidacy on Monday—the final day of qualifying—Crockett used her trademark boldness to send a direct message …
(2025-12-09). World Cup 2026: Iran objects to 'Pride Match' branding for Egypt game. aljazeera.com Iran's football boss has labelled World Cup game chosen by organisers as an LGBTQ 'Pride Match' as an 'irrational move'.
(2025-12-09). Foreign trade growth to help advance opening-up. ecns.cn Foreign trade will remain pivotal to China's economic performance in 2026, as policymakers and exporters prioritize industrial upgrade, high-standard opening-up and market diversification as key growth drivers, government officials and economists said on Monday.
(2025-12-09). Federal Judge Restores Visa for Tufts Student Targeted Over Activism. moderndiplomacy.eu A federal judge in Boston has ordered the U.S. government to restore the immigration status of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University PhD student and pro-Palestinian activist, in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Ozturk had been taken into custody in March by masked, plainclothes ICE agents after the Trump administration revoked her student …
(2025-12-09). Strategic autonomy in practice: India and Eurasia's reconfiguration. tehrantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi on 4—5 December 2025 should be viewed as one of the defining geopolitical moments in Eurasia over the past decade—an event that transcends the traditional contours of the Moscow—New Delhi relationship and is best understood as part of a broader realignment in the regional balance of power.
(2025-12-09). Thailand launches airstrikes inside Cambodia after accusing it of violating ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org At least six people have been killed and dozens of others injured in fresh clashes between the two South-East Asian neighbors, despite a ceasefire agreement signed in October under US mediation.
(2025-12-09). To Get On Offense, Offer Workers Many Ways In. popularresistance.org To fight back against authoritarianism and the billionaire takeover, the labor movement must get on offense. We must have our own agenda, set by rank-and-file members, rooted in the issues that members care most about—issues that unite us and build power. | Maybe our agenda includes a starting wage of no less than $30 an hour, expanding workers' rights, and building union membership to a supermajority in our bargaining units. We can be fighting for a lot of things. | But to fight for any of them, we need enough involved union members, armed with political education and trained on organizing skills, to incre…
(2025-12-09). Yungang Grottoes Cave 18 closes for maintenance, rest of site stays open. ecns.cn Monday's closure will give the Yungang Research Institute time to conduct a detailed survey of cracks in the cave ceiling and scientifically address the water seepage issue.While Cave 18 is closed for maintenance, the remaining areas of the Yungang Grottoes will continue to be open to the public.
(2025-12-09). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-09). Global Average Temperature — Error Margins Too Large — No Correlation Possible. wattsupwiththat.com Your criticism and your dissertation were and still are **completely correct**. When correlated systematic errors and the realistic treatment of infilling problems are properly accounted for, the global mean temperature curve before 1950—1970 (and partly even today) cannot physically be determined with an accuracy better than ±0.5—1 ∞C. Consequently, a claimed trend of +1.3 ∞C since 1850 is **not significantly distinguishable** from a zero trend. This is not "skeptical exaggeration"; it is simply what error theory and metrology **mandate** — and exactly what Patrick Frank (sin…
(2025-12-09). Illegal, Immoral and Cruel. counterpunch.org 
Over the past eleven months, the White House has enacted many questionable, if not contemptible, policies. They include the pardoning of convicted criminals (most recently, the Honduran drug king Juan Orlando Hernandez), the indiscriminate firing of federal employees, the on-and-off again tariffs, the revenge prosecutions of the President's alleged enemies, the destruction of the White
(2025-12-09). sabotage, shutter, Emergency conference of Israeli journalists sounds alarm on government threats to press freedom. haaretz.com Hundreds gather for conference entitled 'Without Free Media, There is No Democracy,' where speakers warn of a government intent on 'silencing, shutting people up, drafting laws that shut down media outlets.'…
(2025-12-09). Ex-Cinnabon Worker Fired For Being Racist Toward Somali Customers Gets Over $100K In GiveSendGo Donations. newsone.com 
Source: Screenshot/TikTok / TikTok Screenshot | Look, you'll never convince Black people that Right now, there's a rabid white supremacist in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, whose GiveSendGo campaign has, so far, earned her upwards of $100,000 in donations from fellow racists who are paying her for get…
(2025-12-09). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-09). Israeli force infiltrated into Adaisseh and blew up a house in the southern Lebanese border town: Al-Manar correspondent. english.almanar.com.lb
(2025-12-09). Powerful wave at Spanish tourist island sweeps swimmers to sea, killing 4. scmp.com A powerful wave dragged a group of swimmers out to sea while they were in a popular seawater pool along the rocky, western coastline of the Spanish island of Tenerife, leaving four died and one missing, Spanish authorities said Monday. | Crews recovered three bodies on Sunday – a 35-year-old man, a 55-year-old woman and another man – during a major rescue operation that used jet skis and helicopters to locate and pick up all those dragged out to sea. The fourth, a woman, died on Monday, a day…
(2025-12-09). Hegseth's alleged war crime is the exact illegal order the 6 Democrats warned us about. nationofchange.org Have Trump and Hegseth endorsed the commission of war crimes?>
(2025-12-09). One way Zohran Mamdani could arrest Indicted War Criminal Benjamin Netanyahu. juancole.com by (
(2025-12-09). This Week in People's History, Dec 10—16. portside.org This Week in People's History, Dec 10—16 |
(2025-12-09). US shifts focus to China in updated National Security Strategy. infobrics.org Trump aims to divide the strategic alliance between Moscow and Beijing.
(2025-12-08). China tops ISSF final with Jiang Yiting's skeet victory. ecns.cn Doha hosted the ISSF World Cup Final, where Chinese shooters delivered another strong performance and finished the competition atop the medal table.
(2025-12-09). Indonesia and BRICS Accelerate De-Dollarization with Yuan Push. infobrics.org Indonesia's new yuan-based currency operations and BRICS expansion signal a global shift as middle powers weigh early alignment for influence and security…
(2025-12-09). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-09). AI Revolution or a Silicon-Valleyist Coup? counterpunch.org 
By mid-2025, the United States once again finds itself confronting a political paradox. President Donald Trump—once the central pillar of support for the working class, economic nationalists, and opponents of unchecked globalization—has now become the standard-bearer of policies that appear to align less with the classic MAGA narrative and more with the interests of Silicon
(2025-12-09). Jalen Hurts throws 4 interceptions, Eagles lose 22-19 to Chargers in OT. whyy.org Justin Herbert stiff-armed the opposition with his broken left hand, the defense forced big plays and the Los Angeles Chargers eked out a victory to move within two games of first place in the AFC West. | Cameron Dicker kicked a go-ahead 54-yard field goal — one of his five in the game — and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line in overtime of a messy 22-19 victory over the slumping Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. | "What a team we have, they refuse to lose," Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh effused, putting the win "in the discussion of the birth of my seven children, my marriage.
(2025-12-09). Ben-Gvir's noose pin exposes push to kill Palestinians: Cassif. newarab.com 
(2025-12-09). Claim: Battery Rationing is Required to Contain an Aussie Green Subsidy Blowout. wattsupwiththat.com "… A possibility to discuss is lowering the 50kWh threshold to 15kWh. …"
(2025-12-09). State watchdog warns of rising threat of foreign interference in 2026 elections. haaretz.com Comptroller Matanyahu Englman said, 'Significant defects have been found in Israel's preparedness for foreign influence on next November's elections.' He added, 'The threat is intensifying and could undermine public trust, create chaos on election day and distort results'…
(2025-12-09). How Hong Kong can distinguish itself as a climate finance hub. scmp.com For decades, New York and London have defined the flow of global capital. But while markets still chase short-term returns in US equities, the next great wave of productive investment is taking shape in East Asia, led by China's financing, manufacturing and export of the clean technologies that are remaking the global economy. | That contrast has only widened. As the United States retreats from climate leadership, China has doubled down. A day after US President Donald Trump called climate change…
(2025-12-09). Belarus interested in closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia in ICT, digitalization. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in building partnerships with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in information and communications technology and digitalization, the Ministry of Communications and Informatization of Belarus told BelTA.
(2025-12-09). Trump Administration Approves Plan to Export More Water Out of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. counterpunch.org 
The Trump administration yesterday released a draconian plan to divert more Delta water that will go into effect today, posing an extreme threat to already imperiled salmon, steelhead and other fish populations and Delta and tribal communities in California. The plan released by the federal Bureau of Reclamation follows through on a federal order issued in January aimed at
(2025-12-09). Tras la huella de Colón de Antequera, Málaga, a Holguín. radiohc.cu 
El fotógrafo profesional Fernando del Pino Díaz, ha llegado por primera vez a la provincia de Holguín,desde Antequera, Málaga, España, con imágenes de valor histórico, patrimonial y cultural en la exposición Cristobal Colón la ruta desde Antequera a Bariay en 1492. | Peña de los Enamorados y Silla de Gibara La primera de las tres exposiciones a inaugurar en los municipios de Holguín, Rafel Freire y Gibara está abierta en el Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Carlos de la Torre y Huerta. Está integrada por veintiocho imágenes del también profesor de la universidad de Málaga tras diez años de investigación de l…
(2025-12-09). Bajo el mismo sol, una propuesta del 46 Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. radiohc.cu Una triple alianza para construir una fábrica de seda en América en 1819 es la propuesta de 'Bajo el mismo sol', del director español Ulises Porra, que compite en el 46 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | El heredero español Lázaro y su pareja Mei, productora china de seda, buscan llevar la alta calidad del material a la isla La Española con la ayuda del desertor militar haitiano Baptiste, enfrentándose a las circunstancias ambientales y sociales. | 'Bajo el mismo sol', el tercer largometraje del director Ulises Porra y el primero que realiza en solitario, es una pintura del Caribe colonial,…
(2025-12-09). Tras la huella de Colón de Antequera, Málaga, a Holguín. radiohc.cu El fotógrafo profesional Fernando del Pino Díaz, ha llegado por primera vez a la provincia de Holguín,desde Antequera, Málaga, España, con imágenes de valor histórico, patrimonial y cultural en la exposición Cristobal Colón la ruta desde Antequera a Bariay en 1492. | Peña de los Enamorados y Silla de Gibara La primera de las tres exposiciones a inaugurar en los municipios de Holguín, Rafel Freire y Gibara está abierta en el Museo Provincial de Ciencias Naturales Carlos de la Torre y Huerta. Está integrada por veintiocho imágenes del también profesor de la universidad de Málaga tras diez años de investigación de l…
(2025-12-09). El Código de las Familias, tres años después: Una justicia más inclusiva y protectora. cubadebate.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular presentó un balance detallado de la aplicación del Código de las Familias, destacando su impacto en la protección de derechos, la reducción de conflictividad y la introducción de figuras innovadoras como la compensación económica y la guarda compartida, en línea con los principios de solidaridad e inclusión que promueve la norma.
(2025-12-09). III Foro de Animación Juan Padrón sesiona en la capital. cubadebate.cu El III Foro de Animación Latinoamericana y Caribeña Juan Padrón in memoriam inició este lunes en la capital, con el propósito de fomentar el aprendizaje, el diálogo y la cooperación entre especialistas de la industria audiovisual de la región.
(2025-12-09). Universidad de Matanzas apuesta por la inteligencia artificial y soberanía tecnológica. radiohc.cu La Universidad de Matanzas, ubicada a 100 km de la capital de Cuba, capacita a estudiantes, profesores y trabajadores de otras empresas del área tecnológica sobre el uso de las nuevas tecnologías. | Precisamente con ese objetivo se impartió una conferencia sobre inteligencia artificial por Roberto García, profesor de la Facultad de Matemática y Computación de la Universidad de La Habana, donde destacó la urgencia de que Cuba avance hacia una soberanía digital y desarrolle sus propios modelos de lenguaje. | Durante su intervención, García explicó que el propósito del encuentro es trasladar a distintos tipos de emp…
(2025-12-09). Cuba: Alejandro Gil Fernández condenado a prisión perpetua por espionaje. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular condenó a Alejandro Gil Fernández a prisión perpetua y a 20 años de cárcel por espionaje, cohecho, daño a documentos clasificados y otros delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la economía nacional. | Las vistas orales se desarrollaron entre el 11 y 13 de noviembre, y del 26 al 29 del mismo mes, en estricto cumplimiento de los derechos procesales reconocidos en la Constitución de la República y la Ley del Proceso Penal, según reconocieron tanto el acusado como su defensa. | En la primera causa, Gil Fernández -quien fue vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación- resu…
(2025-12-09). Honduras issues international arrest warrant for Juan Orlando Hernandez after U.S. pardon. radiohc.cu Honduras's top prosecutor has issued an international arrest warrant for former President Juan Orlando Hernandez, intensifying legal and political turmoil just days after the ex-leader walked free from a United States prison. | Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya announced the move on Monday in a post on X, saying he instructed the Agencia Técnica de Investigación Criminal, the main investigative body of the Public Prosecutor's Office, and urged Interpol "to execute the international arrest warrant against former President Juan Orlando Hernández." | Zelaya's announcement comes as Hernandez was released from a 4…
(2025-12-09). Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad. whyy.org Mientras el sistema de acogida de Delaware se extiende a tres condados, una crisis silenciosa se desata en hogares, juzgados, hospitales y oficinas estatales. Bebés sin un nuevo hogar ingresan al sistema. Adolescentes permanecen en hogares temporales, esperando a que alguien los elija. Y para los jóvenes que superan la edad límite, la edad adulta comienza antes de que la estabilidad llegue. | En el centro hay un sistema que hace todo lo que puede (y aún no lo suficiente) a medida que crece la necesidad, especialm…
(2025-12-09). Con 470 niños en el sistema de acogida de Delaware, los adolescentes son los que más tiempo esperan un hogar y muchos cumplen años sin estabilidad. whyy.org Mientras el sistema de acogida de Delaware se extiende a tres condados, una crisis silenciosa se desata en hogares, juzgados, hospitales y oficinas estatales. Bebés sin un nuevo hogar ingresan al sistema. Adolescentes permanecen en hogares temporales, esperando a que alguien los elija. Y para los jóvenes que superan la edad límite, la edad adulta comienza antes de que la estabilidad llegue. | En el centro hay un sistema que hace todo lo que puede (y aún no lo suficiente) a medida que crece la necesidad, especialm…
(2025-12-09). Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism. sanews.gov.za Qantas Airways direct flight to SA to boost tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways' new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade. ⚪ De Lille said the move will also people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia. ⚪ The launch took place in Johannesburg and was attended by the Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, Don Farrell, Australian High Commissioner, Tegan Brink and senior executives from Qantas, South African Tourism, the Gauteng Tourism Authority and the Tourism Business Council of So…
(2025-12-09). La era de la indiferencia. radiohc.cu Durante el siglo XIX, la humanidad dio un brinco formidable en su desarrollo al entrar en la edad industrial gracias a la máquina de vapor y, en los últimos años, a la electricidad; la siguiente centuria se caracterizó por la universalización de la guerra y el advenimiento de la energía nuclear, tanto como motor de crecimiento, como por ser un arma de exterminio masivo. | Por lo que hemos visto en la primera cuarta parte del siglo XXI, esta etapa podrá ser perfectamente caracterizada como la edad de la indiferencia, porque nuestra especie está perdiendo de manera acelerada su capacidad de asombro, la empatía haci…
(2025-12-09). Arlen López logra su segunda victoria en Mundial de Boxeo. cubadebate.cu El doble campeón olímpico guantanamero y una vez medallista de bronce a igual nivel Arlen López Cardona da importante paso en la obtención de medallas en el Campeonato Mundial de Boxeo que organiza la IBA en Dubai, Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, donde venció este lunes al iraquí Ridha Talib Jabbar.
(2025-12-09). Asegura Cuba 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo, 2026. cubadebate.cu Cuba aseguró 17 cupos para los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe de Santo Domingo 2026 en el recién finalizado torneo clasificatorio de Panamá, dónde conquistó 15 medallas (7-3-5) en las modalidades grecorromana y libre (m y f).
(2025-12-09). Cuba y el Caribe reafirman lazos de hermandad en el Día Cuba-CARICOM. cubadebate.cu La viceprimera ministra de la República, Inés María Chapman Waugh, presidió el acto conmemorativo del Día Cuba-CARICOM, que tuvo por sede la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM).
(2025-12-09). Cuba: Alejandro Gil Fernández condenado a prisión perpetua por espionaje. radiohc.cu El Tribunal Supremo Popular condenó a Alejandro Gil Fernández a prisión perpetua y a 20 años de cárcel por espionaje, cohecho, daño a documentos clasificados y otros delitos contra la seguridad del Estado y la economía nacional. | Las vistas orales se desarrollaron entre el 11 y 13 de noviembre, y del 26 al 29 del mismo mes, en estricto cumplimiento de los derechos procesales reconocidos en la Constitución de la República y la Ley del Proceso Penal, según reconocieron tanto el acusado como su defensa. | En la primera causa, Gil Fernández -quien fue vice primer ministro y ministro de Economía y Planificación- resu…
(2025-12-09). Batalla Diplomática de Cuba. cubadebate.cu En la geopolítica contemporánea, la diplomacia cubana se erige como una de las expresiones más singulares de inteligencia estatal en un sistema internacional estructuralmente desigual. La batalla diplomática de Cuba permite comprender ese desempeño de dignidad política como una praxis de larga duración que combina lucidez estratégica, disciplina organizativa y una constelación de principios orientados a la defensa de la soberanía en un entorno dominado por la asimetría sistémica.
(2025-12-09). Lo scandalo di corruzione nell'UE giunge in un momento inopportuno per Zelensky. strategic-culture.su La corruzione a Bruxelles è vecchia come il mondo e per decenni è rimasta in gran parte inosservata. | Segue nostro Per coloro che speravano che l'attuale scandalo di corruzione in Ucraina, che coinvolge stretti collaboratori di Zelensky, si sarebbe risolto e che le attività di guerra, riciclaggio di denaro e traffico d'armi potessero riprendere, finanziate da un pubblico occidentale credulone, la notizia dell'arresto di Federica Mogheri…