(2025-12-11). Israeli settlers cross into Gaza to seize Palestinian land. newarab.com 
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(2025-12-11). Baby Dies of Exposure in Gaza After Tent Floods Amid Winter Storm and Continued Israeli Restrictions. news.antiwar.com An eight-month-old Palestinian baby, Rahaf Abu Jazar, died overnight in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis after her family's tent flooded amid a winter storm, as heavy rains and winds are adding to the misery for Palestinians displaced by Israel's genocidal war and suffering under the continued Israeli blockade. "When we woke up, we …
(2025-12-11). Israel leads as 2025 ends as deadliest year for Journalists: RSF. ummid.com Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in its latest report said the year 2025 is ending as the deadliest year for journalists with majority of them killed by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IDF) in Gaza.
(2025-12-11). Gaza newborn mortality rates up 75 percent compared with prewar levels, report says. haaretz.com One possible reason for babies dying at birth is the mother's malnutrition during pregnancy. According to data collected by UNICEF, during the last months of the war the number of underweight neonates has also risen…
(2025-12-11). Trump to appoint US general to lead Gaza security force: Axios. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Israeli civilians arrested for crossing the border into Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli military said Wednesday evening that Israeli civilians crossed the border into the Gaza Strip and were stopped by its soldiers.The military stated that the civilians were under constant surveillance, adding that forces in the area stopped them, returned them to Israel, and handed them over to the police for further investigation, according to The Times of Israel.The reason for their attempted entry remains unclear. The military stressed in a statement that entering a combat zone is prohibited, poses a danger to civilians, and impedes troop operations in the area.It is worth noting that Isra…
(2025-12-11). Report: Trump To Appoint US General To Lead Gaza 'International Stabilization Force'. news.antiwar.com President Trump is planning to appoint a two-star US general to lead the international force that may be deployed to Gaza under the US ceasefire deal, Axios reported on Thursday, a step that would mark a significant escalation of US involvement in the Palestinian territory, which has been destroyed by Israel. Trump's plan calls for …
(2025-12-11). Gaza's economy is collapsing. It needs liquidity now. responsiblestatecraft.org As the world recently
(2025-12-11). Gaza baby dies of hypothermia as storm floods displacement camps. newarab.com 
An eight-month-old infant has died from hypothermia in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian health ministry said on Thursday, as displaced families endure Munir al-Barsh, the ministry's director general, said Raha Abu Jazar died in Khan Younis in the south of the enclave "as a result of the cold and rainwater flooding her tent". | News of Rahaf's death had already circulated online, with relatives saying she succumbed to the cold. In one video, a family mem…
(2025-12-11). Baby in Gaza dies from cold as Israel restricts entry of needed supplies. aljazeera.com An eight-month-old baby in Gaza died from exposure to torrential rains and cold temperatures in her family's tent.
(2025-12-11). Gazans Endure Their Harshest Night Yet in Waterlogged Tents. english.almanar.com.lb Rainwater flooded several displacement camps in the Gaza Strip as Palestine was affected by a deep low-pressure system expected to continue until Friday evening, bringing cold weather and a significant drop in temperatures. The Palestinian Meteorological Department reported a noticeable temperature drop on Thursday, leading to cold, rainy, and windy weather. This has proven catastrophic …
(2025-12-11). Israel breaching commitments of ceasefire agreement 1st phase. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, has strongly condemned Israel for not abiding by its commitments under the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while the Palestinian movement has fulfilled all its obligations.
(2025-12-11). Palestinian teen killed as Israeli tank runs over him in Jabalia. newarab.com 
Palestinian boy was killed on Thursday after The agency identified the boy as Zaher Nasser Shamiya and said he was shot by Israeli forces before a tank rolled over his body, splitting it in half. The incident took place in central Gaza near
(2025-12-11). Amnesty Australia honours Wael al-Dahdouh for Gaza coverage. newarab.com 
The veteran journalist was honoured at the organisation's annual ceremony, which highlights reporters who have made major contributions to human rights journalism worldwide. | Al-Dahdouh left Gaza in January to receive medical treatment in Qatar after being injured in an Israeli air strike. Amnesty said he was selected for the 2025 award for his "commit…
(2025-12-11). Gaza's camps brace for floods as Israel blocks key shelter supplies. aljazeera.com Storm Byron is set to hit Gaza as nearly 1.5 million Palestinians shelter in flood-prone camps with little protection.
(2025-12-11). Israel reopens West Bank-Jordan crossing for Gaza aid. newarab.com 
Israel reopened the Israel The crossing in the Jordan Valley reopened to travellers a few days late…
(2025-12-11). Hamas proposes weapons 'freeze' in return for long-term truce. newarab.com 
A top Hamas leader told news channel Al Jazeera on Wednesday that the group is open to a weapons "freeze" but rejects the demand for "The idea of total disarmament is unacceptable to the resistance (Hamas). What is being proposed is a freeze, or storage (of weapons)…to provide guarantees against any military escalation from Gaza with the Israeli occupation," said Khaled Meshaal in an interview aired Wednesday. | "This is the idea we're discussi…
(2025-12-11). Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza. aljazeera.com Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate.
(2025-12-11). The Geopolitics Of Trump's Venezuela Campaign OpEd. eurasiareview.com Donald Trump certainly has global ambitions. He is using tariffs to remake the global economy. He is withdrawing the United States from as many multinational organizations and agreements as possible in order to destroy the liberal international order. And he has alternated between confronting adversaries (like Iran) and brokering ceasefires (like the one in Gaza). | But he also has hemispheric aims—to consolidate U.S. hegemony in America's "backyard" of Latin America and the Caribbean. In some ways, these aims are merely his global ambitions writ small. Here, too, he is slapping tariffs on allies and adv…
(2025-12-11). Trump's Gaza plan: 'Alternative Safe Communities' are Bantustans. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Epstein survivors speak out. whyy.org Back in September, at a news conference on Capitol Hill, nearly a dozen women shared emotional testimonials about Jeffrey Epstein and the abuse they had endured, urging the the Justice Department to release the Epstein investigation files. For some, it was the first time they had gone public. | Last month, President Trump, who had called this a "Democrat hoax," signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the release of those documents by December 19th, now just days away. | This scandal has been an open secret for years with perpetrators and enablers protected by a culture of silence and complicity.
(2025-12-11). US seizes sanctioned oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, says Trump. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). Cuba condemns act of piracy against Venezuelan oil tanker. plenglish.com "We reaffirm our support for the homeland of Bolivar and Chavez," he wrote. | For his part, the island's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, reiterated his rejection of the escalating aggression against the Bolivarian nation and clarified that this attack "contravenes the rules of free trade and freedom of navigation, in blatant violation of international law." | According to the statement issued by the Bolivarian government, this new and extremely serious step in the escalating aggression comes after the announcement of the US National Security Strategy, which seeks to reaffirm, 200 years later, the abominable M…
(2025-12-11). 'Explain to us why we kill people who are not armed'. strategic-culture.su By Jack HUNTER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Sen. Rand Paul gets to the moral heart of the Venezuela pressure campaign. | In Se…
(2025-12-11). Venezuela-Cuba Friendship Movement condemns attack on ship. plenglish.com Caracas, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuela-Cuba Friendship and Mutual Solidarity Movement strongly rejected and condemned the act of aggression against an oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea, an action carried out by the United States Armed Forces.
(2025-12-11). US seized 'very large' tanker near Venezuela, Trump says. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Trump says US will keep oil from Venezuela tanker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — US President Donald Trump says that Washington is going to keep the oil from the seized Venezuelan tanker.
(2025-12-11). Venezuela and the colonial enterprise. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, escalating US pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
(2025-12-11). US seizes Venezuelan oil tanker in act of international piracy, as Trump escalates war preparations. wsws.org The US military seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, a brazen act of piracy that marks a major escalation in President Donald Trump's war preparations against the South American country.
(2025-12-11). Venezuela denuncia ante la comunidad internacional acto de piratería por parte de EE.UU. por asalto a buque petrolero. cubadebate.cu La República Bolivariana de Venezuela denuncia y repudia enérgicamente lo que constituye un robo descarado y un acto de piratería internacional, anunciado de manera pública por el presidente de los Estados Unidos, quien confesó el asalto de un buque petrolero en el mar Caribe.
(2025-12-11). Trump Shifts Blame to 'Shithole Countries' Amid Economic Skepticism. scheerpost.com By Skyler Voss Yesterday, the president blamed immigrants during a speech about inflation, asking, "Why is it we only take people from shithole countries, right? Why can't we have some people from Norway, Sweden, just a few?" Today, he also admitted that eight years ago he did, in fact, use the word "shithole"—though he tried …
(2025-12-11). Journalist Files Defense in Anti-Semitism Test Case. consortiumnews.com Mary Kostakidis, a national TV news presenter in Australia for two decades, has asked a federal judge to throw out the Zionist Federation's charge against her of racially vilifying Jews, reports Joe Lauria. By Joe Lauria Special to Consortium News…
(2025-12-11). CODEPINK Confronts DHS Secretary Kristi Noem at Congressional Hearing. commondreams.org Activists with CODEPINK and local D.C. residents disrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's testimony at the House Committee on Homeland Security's annual "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" hearing on Tuesday. The disruption was intended to call out Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as the domestic threat to community and public safety that they are. Wearing "Abolish ICE" t-shirts, the group packed the hearing. During Noem's testimony, two CODEPINK activists disrupted Noem. One jumped up yelling, "ICE off our streets! Stop terrorizing our communities," while another dressed as a priest yelled…
(2025-12-11). Make Britain grate again: Between Reform and Conservatives, UK is out of ideas. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-11). Ime Udoka And Mel Tucker Just Added Sherrone Moore To Their Group Chat. newsone.com 
(2025-12-11). Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists. portside.org Bernie's Advice to His Fellow Elected Socialists |
(2025-12-11). Is America's Record Defense Budget Preparing for War… or Profits? thinktank.pk In an era of escalating global tensions, the United States' military spending continues to dominate headlines. On December 11, 2025, the US House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, greenlighting a staggering $901 billion in defense funding — an $8 billion increase over President Trump's request. This record-breaking …
(2025-12-11). Donald Trump's Peace Agreements Are Also Business Deals. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The US president, Donald Trump, presided over two major agreements in early December. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda signed a peace deal initially …
(2025-12-11). Telangana SSC 2026: Check Detailed Time Table Here. ummid.com The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Telangana State Wednesday released the Time Table of Telangana State TS SSC Class 10th March 2026 (BSE Telangana Class X) exam on its website.
(2025-12-11). Affordability and justice on the agenda in Jersey City following elections. peoplesworld.org 
Click here to listen to the article below. JERSEY CITY, N.J.—A few weeks after Zohran Mamdani's election in New York, Jersey City, a city with a population of over 300,000 people, elected an almost entirely brand-new government on Dec. 2. Those elected were backed by a progressive coalition of unions, immigrant rights organizations, and environmental …
(2025-12-11). Barrack: Israel Should Seize Opportunity to Make a Deal With Syria. news.antiwar.com In comments directed to the Israeli government by way of i24NEWS, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack urged Israel to take advantage of the current opportunity and make a deal with the Syrian government. Barrack said that Syria understands that their future depends on reaching a security agreement with Israel, while cautioning Israel that "you cannot …
(2025-12-11). Concerns in relation to bushfire preparedness across SE Australia for the 2025/ 26 season and ongoing seasons. onlineopinion.com.au South-east Australia is heading into another fire season dangerously underprepared, with high fuel loads, minimal mitigation, and communities and firefighters exposed to avoidable risk.
(2025-12-11). Nan Z. Da: Literary Criticism in the Age of AI. newleftreview.org Critical analyses of AI usually adopt a stance of defensive humanism. Instead, Nan Da interrogates its mode of reasoning. How do LLMs make the step from data to inference—and what does it mean when they can no longer differentiate the two? Lessons from Emily Dickinson on linguistic interpretation's necessary freedoms—and responsibilities.
(2025-12-11). US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel's attacks on journalists. aljazeera.com Lawmakers urge action to address patterns of attacks on journalists, including 2023's double-tap killing in Lebanon.
(2025-12-11). El Sett: A cinematic tribute to Umm Kulthum's legacy and life. newarab.com 
To describe Umm Kulthum is to attempt the impossible — her voice, instantly recognisable and emotionally boundless, captivated presidents, poets, and ordinary listeners alike. | Revered from Cairo to Casablanca and adored even by those who could not understand a single Arabic word, she became the sound of a century: a cultural force whose monthly concerts stopped traffic, united nations, and carved her into the collective memory of the Arab world. | The girl from the small village of Simballawayn — a Sheikh's daughter who sang at weddings from the age of five, often dressed as a boy and accompanied by…
(2011-12-25). Over 600 students impacted as North Waziristan primary school destroyed in explosion. tribune.com.pk 
In North Waziristan's Mir Ali area, a government primary school was destroyed in an overnight explosion, affecting more than 600 students and disrupting education in the region. | In the Mir Ali tehsil of North Waziristan, unknown armed assailants blew up the Government Primary School in the Ayaz Kot area of village Khushhali late last night. The explosion destroyed a major portion of the school building. | According to government education department sources, more than 600 children were enrolled in the school, which was the only functioning primary institution in the area. Officials have sealed off damaged se…
(2025-12-11). UK porn model Bonnie Blue to be deported after Indonesia arrest. newarab.com 
Blue, 26, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was detained last week when police raided a rental studio in Badung, near Denpasar, following a tip-off from what officers described as a "concerned citizen". Three men, two Britons and an Australian, were…
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Gen Z in US faces serious economic problems and distrusts politicians — poll. infobrics.org Majority of Americans believe Trump has not helped the economy.
(2025-12-11). Pope Leo's visit: What future for the Middle East's Christians. newarab.com 
Beirut, Lebanon – Pope Leo XIV's No official statistics exist for
(2025-12-11). VIDEO: Pres. Pezeshkian welcomed by his Kazakh counterpart. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iranian President was warmely received by his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Kemeluly Tokayev in Astana on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). New Report: "Big Oil's Deceptive Climate Ads" commondreams.org For decades, Big Oil has deceived the public about the problem of climate change. Now, as CCI's latest report shows, oil majors are deceiving the public about the solutions.
(2025-12-11). "The union lets them get away with everything" : GM Factory Zero workers denounce UAW complicity, call for fight against mass layoffs. wsws.org With the permanent layoff of 1,140 workers at assembly plant scheduled for January 5, workers are looking for a way to defend their jobs.
(2025-12-11). We need to know how corporate Democrats made President Trump possible. nationofchange.org Scrutinizing them now is vital not only for clarity about the past. It also makes possible a clear focus on ways to prevent further catastrophe.
(2025-12-11). India—Brazil—South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum: An Assessment. infobrics.org After a 14-year hiatus, the leaders of the India—Brazil—South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum assembled in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the sixth IBSA Summit on the sidelines of the twentieth G20 Summit…
(2025-12-11). Why The Violence In Presidential Campaigns After Initially Calm Start? plusnews.ug 
The ongoing presidential campaigns, which began with predictions of a peaceful process, have increasingly turned violent, raising concerns among election observers and human rights advocates. For the first four weeks—from September 29 to the end of October—the campaigns were largely calm, with only isolated incidents in which opposition presidential candidates were briefly blocked but later …
(2025-12-11). Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal. aljazeera.com Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Social media ban for under-16s: New online age law divides tech giants, parents in Australia | Edit. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Australia has stepped into uncharted territory by enforcing a nationwide ban on social media access for children below 16 years, becoming the first country to introduce such a sweeping restriction. The decision has set off vigorous debate at home and abroad, as governments, tech experts and parents closely examine the implications of this bold move. The new law, built on concerns over the rising tide of online risks faced by young users, aims to create a safer digital environment at a time when social media platforms have become deeply ingrained in daily life.Supporters of the ban, including parent…
(2025-12-11). Liverpool City centre is about to go full Big Brother. thecanary.co Liverpool city centre is about to become the latest testing ground for mass surveillance. On Monday 15 December, Merseyside Police will roll out facial recognition technology. This move will transform the city into a digital checkpoint. This racially biased technology poses a dangerous risk. It affects anyone who isn't white or isn't willing to tow […] | By
(2025-12-11). The History Of The Zambezi River Is A Tale Of Culture, Conquest And Commerce. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The Zambezi is Africa's fourth longest river, flowing through six countries: Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, where it becomes the largest …
(2025-12-11). Speculations JEE Main, other CBTs may return to pen-paper mode. ummid.com Speculations are rife that JEE Main, CUET, UGC NET and other entrance tests may be held in pen-paper mode after a Parliamentary Panel flagged the Computer based Tests (CBTs) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
(2025-12-09). China says Japan is provocateur behind 'radar illumination' stunt. ecns.cn China hopes the international community can be clear-eyed and not be deceived by the Japanese side, Guo said, adding that Japan's allies in particular need to stay on high alert and not to be misguided by the Japanese side.
(2025-12-11). U.S. Realizes It Can Seize Boats After All. progressivehub.net NICK TURSE | THE INTERCEPT…
(2025-12-11). Humanitarians' Baseless Trial in Greece. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters hold placards in solidarity with humanitarians who were still detained in Greece, November 18, 2021. | © 2021 Hesther Ng/SOPA Images via AP Photo | Two dozen humanitarian workers facing 20 years in prison finally got their day in court on December 4 and 5 on the Greek island of Lesbos after a seven-year wait. We were there. The hearings quickly revealed just how baseless the case against them is.The defendants were associated with a small search and rescue group, Emergency Response Center International, working to save the lives of asylum seekers, migrants, and refugees…
(2025-12-11). Zelensky's cities engulfed in firestorm as Russia takes revenge after wiping out 300 Ukrainian UAVs. hindustantimes.com Russia has launched another heavy overnight barrage on Ukraine, striking the central city of Kremenchuk and other targets just as Moscow claims to have downed nearly 300 Ukrainian drones in a massive retaliatory exchange. The latest strikes, carried out on the night of December 10—11, hit energy infrastructure, cities and airfields around the Dnipro region, causing fires and fresh damage to local power facilities but, according to early local reports, no casualties.
(2025-12-11). How Slovenian campaigners beat euthanasi. strategic-culture.su Organizers are opening up about the strategy—and what they call the "miracle"—behind their stunning victory in Slovenia's November 23 euthanasia referendum, which saw 53% of citizens who participated vote against the government's law legalizing physician-assisted suicide. The 'no' voters in the euthanasia referendum represented over 20% of Slovenia's 1.7 million eligible voters, ensuring that the results were valid.
(2025-12-11). Why Mark Carney's Pipeline Deal With Alberta Puts The Canadian Federation In Jeopardy. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The recently struck memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Canada and Alberta is a high-stakes strategy that risks deepening already deep divides in Canadian …
(2025-12-11). Trump's not a 'peace president,' no matter how many fake honors he receives. peoplesworld.org 
For months we have witnessed politicians and prominent individuals aroundthe globe debase themselves as they heap false praise on President Donald Trump. A common theme in these spectacles has been the repeated claim that Trump is some great peacemaker, a visionary statesman whose mere presence bends the world toward harmony. According to this fantasy, he …
(2025-12-11). Bangladesh to announce national election date on December 11. geo.tv 
People celebrate after the interim government officially banned all the activities of the Bangladesh Awami League, until the trial of the party and its leader, following the demand of the protesters, in Dhaka, Banglades on, May 10, 2025. — ReutersDHAKA: Bangladesh's Election…
(2025-12-11). Tech Titans Investing Millions to Create Genetically Engineered Babies. counterpunch.org Silicon Valley and other high tech billionaires are investing millions in start-ups dedicated to creating genetically engineered (GE) babies, according to a recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report. AI mogul Sam Altman, cryptocurrency entrepreneur Brian Armstrong, venture capitalist Peter Theil and Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian are supplying lavish funds to explore human embryo gene editing and to market "polygenic" (i.e., multi-gene) screening of embryos for quality control.
(2025-12-11). Muntu Alerts Basoga on Self-Serving Leaders. plusnews.ug 
Alliance for National Transformation presidential candidate, Mugisha Muntu, has urged voters in the Busoga sub-region to be vigilant against self-seeking leaders, whom he says lack the capacity to serve the needs of their communities. Speaking in Kaliro Town Council on Thursday, Muntu argued that seven out of every ten leadership aspirants are primarily selfish and …
(2025-12-11). What's behind the growing anti-immigrant discourse around stateless Rohingya in India. globalvoices.org 
The conflation of 'Bangladeshi Rohingya' serves as a foundation for broader anti-Bangladesh discourse in IndiaGlobal Voices Rohingya Protesters pushing for change in Myanmar at the G20 in Brisbane, Australia. Misinformation about Rohingya refugees
(2025-12-11). Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics. aljazeera.com Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
(2025-12-11). The U.S. Farm System Can't Stand on Its Own Anymore. counterpunch.org 
Trump's new $12 billion aid package is being described as relief for farmers caught in a tense trade relationship with China. The surface explanation hides the real issue. Federal policy damaged the farm economy and the government is sending money to cover the consequences, with $11 billion of the total set aside for one-time payments.
(2025-12-11). Over 74 Civilians Killed in Fighting Between M23 Rebels, FARDC-UN. plusnews.ug More than 74 civilians have died in the fierce fighting between March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels and soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and their coalition since December 2, 2025, according to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). The …
(2025-12-11). New Rebel Group Threatens Ethiopia's Fragile Peace. eurasiareview.com A new Tigrayan rebel group is clashing with the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), conducting raids on civilians in the Afar region and renewing tensions along the front line of the nation's civil war. | This is stoking fears that Ethiopia's fragile peace, which began in 2022 with the Pretoria peace agreement, is under threat. | According to The Africa Report magazine, the rebel group known as the Tigray Peace Force (TPF) was established by disgruntled former Tigray Defense Forces (TDF) members and mid-level TPLF commanders who felt abandoned after the peace deal. | "They saw no future under the TPLF lea…
(2025-12-11). Merz Says Peace Deal Opens EU Cooperation Prospects. eurasiareview.com At a joint press conference in Berlin with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the Armenia—Azerbaijan peace agreement offers wide-ranging cooperation potential for the European Union. Responding to a question about Germany's possible role in the Armenia—Azerbaijan border delimitation process, Merz said Berlin is closely following developments. | "We agree there's a major opportunity for Armenia and Azerbaijan. It requires diplomatic and mutual efforts, taking into account each other's interests. We can jointly advance the peace process. I believe th…
(2025-12-11). RRB CEN 02/2025 Application Status Link Now Live. ummid.com RRB CEN 02/2025: The candidates, who have applied for Recruitment of Technician Grade-I Signal and various categories of Technician Grade-III as detailed in the Railway Board notification RRB CEN 02/2025 can check their status from today i.e. December 08, 2025.
(2025-12-11). Early Parliamentary Elections In Kosovo: A Second Chance For Albin Kurti And Stabilization Of Kosovo Analysis. eurasiareview.com Kosovo's early parliamentary elections, the tenth since the introduction of the multiparty system, are set for 28 December 2025. They were called because the parliament failed to form a government after the 9 February 2025 elections, followed by a second, equally unsuccessful attempt. As a result, a new electoral cycle became unavoidable. A new president is also expected to be elected shortly after the elections. Local elections were held earlier, on 12 October 2025. | A total of 24 political entities have registered to participate: 18 political parties, three coalitions, two citizens' initiatives and one inde…
(2025-12-11). UN Tourism considers debates in Cuba relevant. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Director of Legal Affairs and International Standards at UN Tourism, Alicia Gomez, considered the debates taking place in Cuba on her area of expertise to be highly relevant.
(2025-12-11). India refuses to budge on F-35, further deepens defense ties with Russia. infobrics.org This will herald a new era for India, which will deploy a "stealth killer" beast, the Su-57E, armed with 300-400 km missiles, powered by domestically manufactured engines, while operating a self-reliant fleet of both aircraft and ships for decades to come. By 2035, this could elevate Delhi's position into the elite next-generation club, securing its strategic autonomy. With this, President Vladimir Putin and PM Narendra Modi forged an alliance that could serve as a blueprint for a more resilient multipolar world.
(2025-12-11). Nigeria's Economy Has Improved But Ordinary People Still Feel The Pinch: Economist Offers Some Solutions. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Nigerians have been waiting anxiously for the economy to turn a corner , following economic reform initiatives undertaken by President Bola Tinubu in 2023. These …
(2025-12-11). Berri stresses 'fundamental principles' of Lebanon-Israel talks. newarab.com 
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stressed on Thursday "the fundamental principles" that must guide Berri reiterated that the talks must focus solely on the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon,
(2025-12-11). Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding for a creative, integrated approach to learning. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? About 10 children form a circle with Valerie Ifill, an assistant professor of dance at Drexel University. Ifill lets the kids know they're about to play the "conditional statement game." | "Can everybody please make a different symbol with your hands?" she asks the group. | Some kids do a thumbs up or a peace sign. Others make a claw or a letter in American Sign Language. | "So, that's the first part of our conditional statement. If we do a certain hand gesture, then somethi…
(2025-12-11). Taiwan's deputy FM made secret trip to Israel: report. newarab.com 
Taiwan's high-profile Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu made a previously unpublicised visit to Taiwan has few formal diplomatic ties due to pressure from Beijing, which views the island as one of its provinces and not a country. | Like most other countries, Israel only officially recognises Beijing and not Taipei, and while senior Taiwanese diplomats do travel abroad, trips to countries such as Israel are rare…
(2025-12-11). US: Thousands Of Afghan Refugees Qualified For Slew Of Costly Benefits. eurasiareview.com By Sarah Roderick-Fitch | ( Following the pullout of American forces from Afghanistan in 2021, the Biden administration admitted nearly 200,000 evacuees between 2021 and 2023, including two recently arrested on te…
(2025-12-11). US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate in split decision. wsws.org In his remarks following the decision, Fed chair Jerome Powell said inflation risks were tilted to the upside and for the labour market to the downside.
(2025-12-11). Kitagwenda LC V Chairperson Arrested for Alleged Extortion. plusnews.ug 
Ismail Mushemeza, the Kitagwenda District LC V Chairperson, is in police custody over allegations of extorting money from job seekers in the district. Mushemeza, who had reportedly been on the run since July, was arrested on Wednesday in Kampala by officers from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU). Marian Natasha, the SHACU spokesperson, confirmed the …
(2025-12-11). Think tanker altered Ukraine war map before big Polymarket payout. responsiblestatecraft.org On November 15, as Russian forces were advancing on the outskirts of the town of Myrnohrad in eastern Ukraine, retail investors placed risky bets in real time on the battle using Polymarket, a gambling platform that allows users to bet on predictive markets surrounding world events. If Russia took the city by nightfall — an event that seemed exceedingly unlikely to most observers — a handful of retail investors stood to earn a profit of as much as 33,000% on the battle from the comfort of their homes.When nightfall came, these longshot gamblers miraculously won big, though not because Russia took…
(2025-12-09). China to inject more force for good into human rights development. ecns.cn China actively participates in human rights affairs in the United Nations and has broad-based exchange and cooperation in human rights with other countries, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday, adding that China is willing to inject more force for good into human rights development in the world.
(2025-12-11). Iran criticizes intl. community's inaction on Afghan refugees. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Iran's UN envoy has lashed out at the international community's failure to fulfill its commitments towards Afghan refugees, saying that the sharp decline in offering assistance in 2026 is a clear sign of this failure.
(2025-12-11). French intervention in Benin coup is a clear case of neocolonialism. thecanary.co On Sunday 7 December, West African and French troops were deployed in Benin to foil what the country's president called an attempted coup. Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri led the coup attempt, alongside eight uniformed men calling themselves the 'Military Committee for Refoundation'. They claimed power in an appearance on state TV, and announced president Patrice […] | By
(2025-12-11). Denmark plans to ban access to social media for anyone under 15. aljazeera.com The Danish government has announced a new plan to restrict the use of social media for anyone under the age of 15.
(2025-12-11). Israel approves nearly 800 housing units in W. Bank settlements. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). The Science Of Human Touch And Why It's So Hard To Replicate In Robots. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Robots now see the world with an ease that once belonged only to science fiction. They can recognise objects, navigate cluttered spaces and sort thousands of parcels an …
(2025-12-11). Ben-Gvir Claims 100 Doctors Volunteered To Execute Palestinian Prisoners Despite Ethics Ban. orinocotribune.com Israel's far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he has received "a hundred calls" from doctors willing to carry out death sentences on Palestinian prisoners in defiance of the Israeli doctors' union's ethical ban. | Addressing members of the Knesset (Israel's parliament) on Monday, Ben-Gvir claimed that since doctors were barred from taking part in any executions ordered by the regime, he had "received a hundred calls from doctors saying, 'Itamar, just tell me when.'" | He made the remarks during a hearing on a bill that seeks to legitimize the execution of Palestinian prisoners who have long faced torture and…
(2025-12-11). Zohran Mamdani prepares for office by courting billionaires. wsws.org Mamdani is turning to New York City's wealthy elite for fundraising while he invites big business to advise his transition.
(2025-12-11). Mozambique: Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A Mozambican police officer patrols a shelter for internally displaced people in Naminawe, Mozambique, December 9, 2025. | © 2025 Diego Menjíbar Reynés / AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-12-11). China continues to support U.S. search for remains of missing American service members. ecns.cn military personnel missing within Chinese territory since the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (1931-1945), according to China's Ministry of National Defense."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe Chinese and U.S.
(2025-12-11). Anduril Partners With UAE Bomb Maker Accused of Arming Sudan's Genocide. theintercept.com 
The American weapons maker Anduril says its founding purpose is to arm democratic governments to safeguard the Western way of life. The company's official mission document, titled "Rebooting the Arsenal of Democracy," contains 14 separate references to democracy, two more than the name of the company. Building weapons isn't simply a matter of national security, the company argues, but a moral imperative to protect the democratic tradition. "The challenge ahead is gigantic," the manifesto says, "but so are the rewards of success: continued peace and prosperity in the democratic world." | Mentions of democracy a…
(2025-12-11). Doulas Play Essential Roles In Reproductive Health Care And More States Are Beginning To Recognize It. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A growing share of Americans, especially in rural areas, are losing access to reproductive health care. At the same time, American women are dying during or after …
(2025-12-09). Iranian-born Chinese language professor: China feels like my second home | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Born in Iran and having immigrated to Canada in 2018, Meng Na now teaches Chinese at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her connection with China began in 2000, when she arrived in Beijing to pursue a degree in modern Chinese literature at Peking University.
(2025-12-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-11). High speed railway connecting Saudi Arabia, Qatar soon. ummid.com Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a significant deal to connect Saudi capital Riyadh and Doha Qatar via a high speed railway network.
(2025-12-11). Course-Correcting The Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Peter Rough and Can Kasapoƒülu | Over three years have passed since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces to capture the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of eastern Ukraine. And 21 months have elapsed since Russia began its major assault on the city of Pokrovsk, a critical Ukrainian stronghold in Donetsk. | Battlefield geometry makes Pokrovsk uniquely consequential: reports of Russian advances in the city have produced international headlines for weeks. Should Russian combat formations take control of the city, they will be positioned to assault Ukraine's principal fortifications along th…
(2025-12-11). Time names 'Architects of AI' Person of the Year 2025. scmp.com The "Architects of AI" were named Time magazine's person of the year for 2025 on Thursday. | The magazine cited 2025 as the year when the potential of artificial intelligence "roared into view", with no turning back. | "For delivering the age of thinking machines, for wowing and worrying humanity, for transforming the present and transcending the possible, the Architects of AI are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year," Time said in a social media post.
(2025-12-11). Spanish Socialists Under Fire As Sexual Misconduct Allegations Shake The Party. eurasiareview.com By Inés Fernández-Pontes | ( During a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday, opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo seized on the affair, arguing that the so-called "Salazar case" reflects "a broader pattern of behaviour" of sexual misconduct within the…
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Three Held in Adjumani Over Campaign-Related Violence. plusnews.ug Adjumani police are holding three people in connection with campaign-related violence, including malicious damage to three motor vehicles during a clash between rival campaign teams. Collins Asea, the North Nile region police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and said a case of Malicious Damage, Assault, and Video Recording has been opened under Reference: Adj CRB 719/2025. According to …
(2025-12-11). Progressive forces denounce the 'electoral coup' in Honduras. workers.org 
LIBRE Party rally, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Dec. 9, 2025. Voters in Honduras went to the polls in a national election on Nov. 30; as of this writing no candidate has yet been named president. In the midst of numerous breakdowns in the electoral system (TREP), irregularities, security issues, evidence of fraud . . . |
(2025-12-11). Iran move up in FIFA Women's World Ranking. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran's women's football team moved up two spots to 68th in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking.
(2025-12-11). Trump's tariffs cost US households US$1,200, Democrats claim. scmp.com Sweeping taxes on imports have cost the average American household nearly US$1,200 since Donald Trump returned to the White House this year, according to calculations by Democrats on Congress' Joint Economic Committee. | Using Treasury Department numbers on revenue from tariffs and Goldman Sachs estimates of who ends up paying for them, the Democrats' report on Thursday found that American consumers' share of the bill came to nearly US$159 billion — or US$1,198 per household — from February…
(2025-12-11). The Law Meets Its Limits: What 'Nuremberg' Reveals About Guilt, Evil and the Quest for Global Justice. counterpunch.org 
The film "Nuremberg" depicts events surrounding…
(2025-12-09). Social media ban kicks in for Australia's under-16s. ecns.cn A 15-year-old in Sydney, Australia, shows a warning on Tuesday on his cellphone that says he cannot access a social media site. The country's social media ban for children under 16 — the first of its kind in the world — took effect on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools. aljazeera.com Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will 'add to racist climate towards Muslims'.
(2025-12-09). World Bank raises China's growth forecasts signaling confidence in economic resilience. ecns.cn Recent fiscal measures, accommodated by stability in global trade policies, are expected to support both investment and exports, while existing headwinds are likely to persist.
(2025-12-11). For Gen Z, Why Nuclear Energy Future Is a Unifying Force in a Divided World. wattsupwiththat.com Just over a year ago, the headlines were everywhere: Three Mile Island Unit 1 was coming back online as the Crane Clean Energy Center. A site that once defined an entire industry's future has done it again, this time as a symbol of hope, optimism, and unity as we move toward a reliable and clean energy future.
(2025-12-09). Insights | Takaichi's far-right ties could put Japan at risk of repeating past mistakes. ecns.cn David Gosset, a specialist in global affairs and sinology, and founder of the China-Europe-America Global Initiative, said during an interview with China News Network that the remarks made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the Taiwan Question are "completely wrong" and "divisive."
(2025-12-11). Cute AI robot puppy steals your heart and your visa card. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – The world's cutest robot puppy advertisement has melted the hearts of many pet lovers on YouTube, but turns out to be a big scam.An ad appeared on YouTube and dozens of other websites and digital platforms, featuring "the cutest robot puppy in the world", called Wuffy, who has an irresistible, stunning look, almost lifelike movements, and a discount of up to 70%.The robot puppy ad claims that it is "America's number 1 robot puppy," and that it is "the pet of the future" that can play with kids because it is powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The ad also mentioned that the cute AI robot puppy can…
(2011-12-25). Egypt switches off Liverpool after Salah fallout. tribune.com.pk 
At a cafe in a bustling Cairo neighbourhood, Liverpool games once drew wall-to-wall crowds, but with Mohamed Salah off the pitch, his Egyptian fans would now rather play cards or quietly doomscroll than watch the Reds play. | Salah, one of the world's greatest football stars, delivered an unusually sharp rebuke of manager Arne Slot after he was left on the bench for three consecutive games. | Adored by fans as the "Egyptian king", Salah told reporters he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club he has called home for seven-and-a-half years. | The outburst divided Liverpool fans worldwide ⚪ but in the Cairo…
(2025-12-11). 68 Cities, Counties, and States Will Increase Their Minimum Wage on January 1. scheerpost.com By Sasha Abramsky for Truthout The Trump administration is one of the most anti-labor administrations in modern U.S. history — it has attempted to decertify the union representation of more than 1 million federal employees. Trump has also fired key members of the National Labor Relations Board, thus rendering it largely non-functional. Moreover his administration has come out …
(2025-12-11). Mass protests force Bulgarian PM to resign as government collapses. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov abruptly resigned on Thursday, stepping down just minutes before a scheduled no-confidence vote in parliament, following the massive December 10 protests in which tens of thousands took to the streets of Sofia and other major cities demanding an end to systemic corruption and economic mismanagement.Zhelyazkov said he was responding to the "voice of the people," bringing an early end to his center-right GERB-led coalition, which had been in power for less than a year. His resignation now places responsibility on President Rumen Radev, who publicly backed the demo…
(2025-12-11). Israel approves 764 illegal settlement units in West Bank. newarab.com 
The Israeli government has approved another 764 settlement units in the Israel's Channel 7 reported that the government's Higher Planning Council had signed off on the plans on Wednesday, expanding settlements in contravention of international law. | The latest developments include 478 units in the Hashmonaim settlement, 230 in Beitar Illit, and 56 in Giv'at Ze'ev, all built on illegally seized Palestinian territory. | Wi…
(2025-12-09). IMF: China's resilience will be sustained. ecns.cn China's economy is poised for resilient growth in 2026 and beyond, supported by a pro-growth macroeconomic policy combination and a stronger push to prioritize the shift toward a consumption-driven growth model, leading international and domestic economists said.
(2025-12-11). Donald Trump launches 'Trump Gold Card' visa programme; applications open at $1 million fee. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the formal launch of the application process for the Trump Gold Card, a new long-term residency and visa programme aimed at high-net-worth individuals, global talent and major investors. Applications for the programme open today, with the individual fee set at USD 1 million (approximately Rs 8.8 crore). For companies, the cost is USD 2 million per applicant.Trump first unveiled the Gold Card visa concept in February this year, originally pricing it at USD 5 million. The fee was later revised in September and reduced to USD 1 million to broaden accessi…
(2025-12-11). BRICS Sherpas Convene for Final Meeting Under Brazilian Presidency. infobrics.org The 4th Sherpas Meeting is scheduled for this Thursday and Friday at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasília…
(2025-12-11). Beijing urges Dutch government to push for China visit by Nexperia execs. scmp.com China has urged the Dutch government to push the Netherlands arm of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia to send personnel to China, Beijing's commerce ministry said during a press conference on Thursday. | The Dutch embassy in China has been asked to urge The Hague's Ministry of Economic Affairs to "implement the consensus reached in consultations" and encourage the Nijmegen-headquartered company to dispatch its representatives to China "as soon as possible", ministry spokesman He Yadong…
(2025-12-09). China taps high-altitude wind energy niche. ecns.cn China has successfully deployed the world's largest high-altitude wind energy collector, a giant 5,000-square-meter kite or "wind-catching sail", marking a crucial step in the nation's cutting-edge exploration of renewable energy from high-altitude winds.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Exploring love and memory in Sarah Francis' Dead Dog. newarab.com 
In her debut documentary feature
(2025-12-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 6:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-11). WHYY Newscast for Thursday 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2025-12-11). Trump calls media reports on his health 'seditious, perhaps even treasonous'. scmp.com US President Donald Trump has blasted media reports questioning his state of health as "seditious, perhaps even treasonous", sparking pushback on Wednesday by one of the major outlets behind the stories. | In a long, late-night social media post, the oldest elected president in US history raged about stories in The New York Times and elsewhere suggesting that at the age of 79 he is slowing down.
(2025-12-11). The EPA website got the basics of climate science right. Until last week. grist.org 
If you want to know what's causing climate change and how it affects where you live, don't turn to the Environmental Protection Agency for answers. The government agency purged basic facts about global warming from its website last week — including references to how human activity releases planet-heating carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. | The EPA's "Human causes…
(2025-12-11). The New US National Security Strategy: A Transactional Document That Marginalizes Africa Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Charles A. Ray | (
(2025-12-11). The Blueprint: The Bison ONE Newsroom In Conversation With Cathy Hughes. newsone.com : | ✕ | Over 50 years ago, Ms. Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson, Urban One, Inc., was one of the very first faculty members of the School of Communications at Howard University. | Now, she is giving back to Howard, a place she credits with giving her many of her "firsts" in the communications industry. I sat down with her for an interview to hear firsthand how she wants to do the same for current students. | "You all are part of the continuation of my story," she said. "…Because Howard is who produced me, I'm trying to be in a reciprocal relationship with the university and the students."
(2025-12-11). YouTube Wipes UK Journalist's Archive After Israeli-Linked Pressure. orinocotribune.com In February 2024, YouTube unexpectedly removed the account of independent British journalist Robert Inlakesh, a frequent contributor to Al Mayadeen English, The Intercept reported. | His channel held dozens of videos, including many livestreams documenting Israeli occupation in the West Bank. Over roughly ten years covering developments in occupied Palestine, he filmed Israeli forces tearing down Palestinian homes, police stopping and intimidating Palestinian drivers, and soldiers firing at Palestinians and journalists during demonstrations outside illegal settlements. All of that footage vanished instantly. | By…
(2025-12-11). The Hidden Health Risks Of Bottled Water. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Growing mistrust of tap water has helped turn bottled water into a global staple, even in countries where public supplies are among the most rigorously tested. …
(2025-12-11). Iran end in 2025 World Women's Handball Championship without single win. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran lost to Kazakhstan 24-19 in the Placement Match 31/32 of the 2025 President's Cup Wednesday night.
(2025-12-11). Pezeshkian urges enhanced regional ties amid West's hostility. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — In a meeting with his Kazakh counterpart in Astana, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for expanding regional relations and cooperation amid the West's hostile moves.
(2025-12-11). House Passes Massive $901 Billion National Defense Authorization Act. news.antiwar.com The House on Wednesday passed the $901 billion 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the sweeping annual military spending bill that will be combined with a supplemental bill passed earlier in the year to bring the total US military budget to over $1 trillion. The bill passed in a vote of 312-112 and received significant …
(2025-12-11). America's 2025 National Security Strategy Is Dismantling Its Own Hegemonic Order. fpif.org On December 4, 2025, the White House
(2025-12-11). Buliisa Leaders Ask Museveni to Resettle Flood Victims. plusnews.ug 
Leaders in Buliisa district have asked President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to immediately find a lasting solution and resettle the over 3,500 victims who were displaced by floods that resulted from the rising levels of Lake Albert water. In 2020, more than 3,500 families were displaced after floods resulting from the rising water levels of Lake …
(2025-12-11). US buying fleet of Boeing jets for use in deportations. newarab.com 
The US Department of Homeland Security is buying its own fleet of Boeing jets for use in "These planes will allow ICE to operate more effectively, including by using more efficient flight patterns," Tricia McLaughlin said in a post on X, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | "This new initiative will save the US taxpayer $279 MILLION," she said, responding to a Washington Post article about the deal. | Bo…
(2025-12-11). Craig Murray: The Troubled Case Against Palestine Action. consortiumnews.com Here are some key extracts to give you an idea of what has been going on in the U.K. trial of six peace activists accused of the attack inside Elbit Systems' Filton factory on Aug. 6, 2024. By Craig Murray…
(2025-12-11). Everything We Know About The Measles Outbreak In South Carolina. newsone.com 
South Carolina health officials are responding to a growing measles outbreak centered in the Upstate region, with 114 cases reported as of Dec. 10, 2025, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). The first case in the current outbreak was recorded on July 9, and 111 cases are linked to Spartanburg County. …
(2011-12-25). How the UN betrayed the decolonisation of Western Sahara. links.org.au 
Ethan Woolf argues that the UN's endorsement of Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara legitimises occupation and sacrifices Saharawi self-determination for geopolitical convenience.
(2025-12-11). Mexico's tariffs on China aim to placate US — but could backfire: analysts. scmp.com Mexico's move to place tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Chinese and other Asian goods underscores US efforts to pressure other countries to take action against China — and Beijing may well retaliate, analysts said. | The Mexican Senate on Wednesday approved duties between 5 and 50 per cent on 1,463 product categories — including auto parts, textiles and plastics — starting from January 2026. President Claudia Sheinbaum had proposed the tariffs in the name of protecting local industries, subject to…
(2025-12-11). Nicholas Mulder: Interludes of Abundance. newleftreview.org Nicholas Mulder on Arnaud Orain, Le monde confisqué. Reading of the current neo-mercantilist lurch as a return to the norm of long-run capitalist history.
(2025-12-11). Secretive New Mexico Data Center Plan Races Forward Despite Community Pushback. scheerpost.com By Dan Ross for Truthout At the very Southeastern tip of New Mexico bordering Texas and Mexico, a new artificial intelligence (AI) data center is gearing up to be a greenhouse gas and air pollution behemoth, an additional water user in a drought-afflicted region, and a sower of community discontent. Project Jupiter is one of five …
(2025-12-11). Concern as Omoro District's HIV/Aids Prevalence Doubles Uganda's. plusnews.ug 
The HIV/Aids prevalence in Omoro district continues to worry leaders, as report by Uganda Aids Commission returns an 8% infection in Omoro, higher than the already alarming 7% infection for the entire Acholi sub region, and almost doubling UGanda's overall national prevalence at 4.5%. The report shows that last year Omoro recorded 210 new cases of …
(2025-12-11). What Happened To Wendy Williams? Why The TV Icon Deserves Her Flowers. newsone.com 
: Source: NBC / Getty | UPDATED: 3: 39 p.m. ET, Dec. 11, 2025 | Wendy Williams may be approaching the end of the court-mandated guardianship she was placed under in 2022, with a new medical evaluation reportedly indicating that she does not have frontotemporal dementia or aphasia. The findings could allow her to regain control of her life "by year's end," according to her lawyer, Joe Tacopina. | As
(2025-12-11). Russian air defense repels massive drone attack on Moscow. plenglish.com Sobyanin earlier reported on his Max channel that 30 other Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed as they flew toward the city. | He stated that the wreckage of one of those drones fell in a park where emergency services teams are already deployed. | The Defense Ministry, in turn, announced that 287 Ukrainian attack drones were shot down in the last 24 hours over the country's several southwestern regions. | The military institution stated that the drones were destroyed in several regions, including 118 over Bryansk, 40 over Kaluga, 40 over Moscow, 27 over Tula, 19 over Novgorod, 11 over Yarosl…
(2025-12-11). Kirsten West Savali And Dr. Stacey Patton Define The Purpose Of The Bison ONE Newsroom. newsone.com : | ✕ | "Journalism education at an HBCU must be both an act of resistance and a practice of liberation." | Those are the words of Howard Journalism professor, journalist, and author, Dr. Stacey Patton, who said it plainly, and the weight of that statement sits squarely in this moment. Newsrooms across the country are shrinking, corporate consolidations are accelerating, and Black journalists continue to be pushed out of high-profile positions at an alarming rate. The people who have historically documented injustice and held power accountable are now watching power reassert itself inside the ne…
(2025-12-11). Sri Lanka Struggles in Aftermath of Devastating Cyclone. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A landslide survivor searches for his belongings following Cyclone Ditwah in Kandy, Sri Lanka, December 1, 2025. | © 2025 Eranga Jayawardena/AP Photo | Sri Lanka is suffering a series of floods and landslides brought upon by Cyclone Ditwah this past November. Climate experts believethe intensity of seasonal storms, which also recently devastated Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia, are likely to have been "supercharged" by rising sea temperatures. Sri Lankan authorities and civil society organizations are now struggling to bring relief to millions of affected people. About 20 percent…
(2025-12-11). BakigaNation to light up Kampala on Sunday. independent.co.ug 
BakigaNation Unveils Rukundo Egumeho — Nohiri Yeitu: A Kikiga Christmas Festival Lighting Up Kampala on Sunday 14th December, 2026 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The city is about to feel the hills. BakigaNation has announced the next edition of its signature cultural festival, Rukundo Egumeho — Nohiri Yeitu, set to take place on Sunday, 14th …
(2025-12-11). OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide. aljazeera.com The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder.
(2025-12-11). Iran marks birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, Mother's Day. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — Every year, Iranians commemorate Mother's Day on the 20th day of the lunar Islamic month of Jamadi al-Thani, which marks the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet of Islam (PBUH).
(2025-12-11). Year of the Horse forecasts, Hong Kong bar scene's trying time: 7 Lifestyle highlights. scmp.com We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Cantopop icon Alan Tam: from Leslie Cheung's rival to fans smashing albums | For over half a century, Alan Tam Wing-lun has stood as a colossus in Hong Kong show business. "Principal Tam" ruled Cantopop in the late 1970s and 80s but later vexed fans with his offstage actions. Still, he's going strong today.
(2025-12-11). Media Outlets Shill for Climate Risk Firm, Despite No Evidence Showing Climate Change Threatens Homes. wattsupwiththat.com It seems strange that media outlets are flocking to white knight for First Street, and save its reputation. They are not the only company that does these kinds of "climate risk" analyses, and some other companies seem to be more transparent with their modelling and data, as admitted by CNN in their post. Perhaps it is because First Street is among those risk companies that explicitly generates reports and content for climate alarmists to use to scare the public, even though its risk assessments are not well founded in objective data and real world conditions. For the mainstream media it seems, generating fear is…
(2025-12-11). Syria's Collapse: How Assad's Fall Reshaped West Asia's Strategic Balance. orinocotribune.com By Mohammed Al Faraj — Dec 8, 2025 | One year after Syria's government fell, the promised liberation has given way to dispossession. While Washington and Tel Aviv celebrate the dismantling of an independent military model and the severing of the Axis of Resistance, Syria's people face massacres, economic strangulation, and a government more concerned with courting Israeli approval than building sovereignty. | On the morning of 8 December 2024, a pivotal shift unfolded in our region: the Syrian state collapsed after a 14-year war led by the United States. Veiled behind false concern for democracy and human ri…
(2025-12-11). Dushanbe hosts 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) — The 7th Iran-Tajikistan Joint Consular Commission Meeting was held in Tajik capital of Dushanbe on Thursday.
(2025-12-11). Centenary Bank gives Kasese Diocese Sh70 million boost ahead of 2026 Martyrs Day celebrations. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, together with the Centenary Group of Companies have made a contribution of sh70 million to Kasese Diocese in support of preparations for the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations. The contribution was made during a fundraising dinner organized by Kasese Diocese held at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala. Led …
(2011-12-25). Waqar backs Naseem for T20 comeback. tribune.com.pk 
Waqar Younis continues to have high hopes for Naseem Shah, saying that the ILT20 is a great opportunity for the pacer and that the selectors will surely be keeping an eye on him. | The former legendary fast bowler also paid tribute to Mitchell Starc, stating that the Australian can continue playing for another two to three seasons. He added that comparing Wasim Akram and Starc is not possible. | According to details, Naseem Shah played only one match for Pakistan in the triangular series held last month. | He is currently representing Desert Vipers in the ongoing ILT20 in the UAE. Speaking in Dubai, former pac…
(2025-12-09). Why Zootopia redux still feels fur-ever fresh. ecns.cn In just under two weeks, the animated blockbuster Zootopia 2 has swept across Chinese cinemas with a speed and appetite worthy of its famously bustling fictional metropolis, drawing crowds, driving merchandise frenzies, and reaffirming the enduring emotional bond between Disney's beloved animal universe and audiences in China.
(2025-12-11). Federalism and Uganda's unfinished political settlement. independent.co.ug 
Whether Uganda takes the federal path or not, the country can't escape debate on how power is distributed, and who benefits from status quo COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | When Frank Bulira Kabinga stepped onto the podium at the Nation Media Group's televised Presidential Debate on November 30, the Revolutionary People's Party (RPP) flag bearer …
(2025-12-11). Time magazine names 'Architects of AI' as Person of the Year. geo.tv 
The two covers of Time magazine's 2025 Person of the Year issue with an illustration depicting tech giants in this handout combination image, December 11, 2025. — ReutersTime magazine named the "Architects of AI" as its Person of the Year on Thursday, highlighting the US tech…
(2025-12-11). New Study Shows Climate Change Made 2025 Asia Floods 10% Deadlier. thinktank.pk In the sweltering chaos of late November 2025, what began as routine monsoon downpours across Southeast Asia morphed into a biblical deluge, claiming over 1,800 lives and stranding 1.2 million people in its wake. From Indonesia's Sumatra to Thailand's bustling streets, the floods weren't just a tragic anomaly — they were a stark preview of …
(2025-12-11). U.S. Trade Deficit Up, Manufacturing Jobs Down by 49,000, Other Manufacturing Growth Measures Mixed in First Nine Months of 2025. commondreams.org Rethink Trade today published an
(2025-12-09). Cold front hit: Blizzard hits Xinjiang in NW China, impacts transport. ecns.cn A powerful blizzard has swept across many parts of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region since Tuesday, disrupting traffic and affecting daily life in several areas.
(2025-12-11). Azerbaijan Fires Broadside On Armenian-EU Agreement. eurasiareview.com ( An Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry
(2025-12-11). AIPAC Spent Millions to Keep Her Out of Congress. Now, She Sees an Opening. theintercept.com 
Growing dissatisfaction with the Israel lobby may pave a lane for Nida Allam, who launched her congressional campaign in North Carolina Thursday with the backing of Justice Democrats.
(2025-12-11). Over 7 million people to face higher student loan repayments after Trump administration ends Biden-era program. wsws.org The ending of the SAVE program will force millions of people with student loans to use costlier repayment programs, many of which do not have any mechanism for loan forgiveness.
(2025-12-11). 60,000 multimillionaires own three times more wealth than half the world's population. wsws.org An infinitesimal 0.001 percent of the world's population controls society through its vast wealth.
(2025-12-11). Tunisia's largest political trial spurs widespread protests. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). From a Small New England Town to the Dictates of Empire. counterpunch.org 
I grew up in small-town America. Specifically, in a place where my family was a tiny minority. Agree with the stereotype or not, Jews in that town were primarily occupied running small retail shops of one kind or another. These shops ran the gamut from a small retail store with pretty much empty shelves to
(2025-12-11). Cuba approves three decrees-laws on economic matters. plenglish.com "The establishment of a new mechanism for management, control and allocation of foreign exchange, as part of the implementation of the Government Program, will contribute to macroeconomic stabilization of the country and give greater autonomy to the business system," he wrote on social network X. | According to Cubadebate reports, the decrees "On Foreign Currency Transactions in the Economy", "Of Financial Education" and "Of the Association of State and Private Business Entities" were approved.
(2025-12-11). Brain-computer interface gives hope to paralyzed people. ecns.cn Surgeons implant an invasive brain-computer interface device in a patient at Fudan University's Huashan Hospital on March 25."For example, if a patient sees a flame and wants to move away, that 'wanting' signal is captured by the chip and converted into a command to move the hand," he added.
(2025-12-10). We need to take back our wealth. greenleft.org.au We need to take back our wealth | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). Proposals on territorial concessions by Ukraine sent to Trump, Germany's Merz says. scmp.com German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had been sent a proposal on territorial concessions Ukraine is ready to make to end its war against Russia. | Merz said the proposal was sent after he and other European leaders had spoken by phone with Trump on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). 'The US should leave NATO' – Republican congressman. infobrics.org Criticism of NATO has been growing among politicians in the US.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). New Cancer Therapy Brings Remission For Patients With Deadly T-Cell Leukaemia. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) A small group of patients with an otherwise incurable form of T-cell leukaemia have seen their cancer driven into remission by an innovative form of immune therapy.The …
(2025-12-11). Body of Missing Wakiso Man Found in Kiboga Bushes. plusnews.ug 
Police in Kiboga are investigating a suspected murder following a report by Constantine Ndawula, the chairperson of Bukyanga Cell in Kiboga Town Council. According to Wamala Region Police spokesperson Lameck Kigozi, the deceased has been identified as Henry Lubwama Kisitu, a resident of Kyengera Town Council in Wakiso District. Kigozi explained that the incident came to light …
(2025-12-11). Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). Ukraine Considers Legal Path To Elections Under Martial Law As US Pushes For Vote. eurasiareview.com President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he held a "substantive discussion" with members of Ukraine's parliament on the possibility of holding an election, amid pressure from the United States to hold a vote despite wartime legal restrictions. | Addressing Ukrainians in a nightly video on December 10, Zelenskyy said strong security guarantees from Kyiv's allies ⚪ especially Washington ⚪ are needed to hold a vote. | "If partners, including our key partner in Washington, speak so much and so specifically about elections in Ukraine, about elections under martial law, then we must provide legal Ukrainian answers to ev…
(2025-12-11). Food Waste In South Africa Is Dumped In Landfills – Study Weighs Up Healthier And More Sustainable Options. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Every year, millions of tonnes of food end up in South Africa's landfills. This is a wasted resource that deepens environmental damage, worsens food insecurity and costs …
(2025-12-09). International financial organizations raise China's 2025 growth forecasts. ecns.cn Several international financial organizations have raised their growth forecasts for China's 2025 economy in recent days.
(2025-12-11). Takeaways From The Georgian Opposition's 365-day Permanent Protest OpEd. eurasiareview.com The socio-political situation in Georgia by the end of the year can be characterized as "stable instability," where the authorities are more or less in control of the situation in the country, while the opposition is trying to undermine this stability, sometimes inflicting "pinpricks" on the authorities, and even then with the help of Western allies. | Georgian opposition forces, comprising political parties, non-governmental organizations, and youth movements positioning themselves as "pro-European," are summing up their 365-day protest on Tbilisi's central avenue. This new form of civil and political resista…
(2025-12-11). Iran's Gas Heartland Erupts: Asaluyeh Protests Expose IRGC's Plunder And A Regime On Brink OpEd. eurasiareview.com On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the streets of Asaluyeh, the center of the Iranian regime's oil and gas wealth, became the stage for a powerful act of defiance. Following 18 consecutive weeks of demonstrations, over 5,000 workers from the South Pars gas complex, joined by their families, held one of the largest and most organized labor protests in the industry's recent history. | Despite security forces blocking main routes, the determined crowd marched on the governor's office, their chants echoing the deep-seated anger of a nation pushed to its limit. Slogans like, "Enough empty promises, our tables are empty,…
(2025-12-11). Poll Finds Nearly Half Of Americans Struggle To Afford Basic Needs. newsone.com 
Source: sanjeri / Getty | Despite President Donald Trump's efforts to label the affordability crisis "
(2025-12-10). We are in a climate emergency. greenleft.org.au We are in a climate emergency | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-11). Israel claims it has had 'certain communication' with Somalia. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). 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.
(2025-12-11). Celebrations as UK lifts travel advisory warning for Uganda National Parks. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited announcement arrived on 2 December 2025 — a moment that Uganda's tourism industry had been yearning for since 2023. The United Kingdom officially lifted its travel advisory against Queen Elizabeth National Park and Semuliki National Park, ending more than two years of restrictions that had quietly eroded …
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(2025-12-11). New Israeli settlement in West Bank town near Bethlehem threatens the Christian presence in Palestine. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli settler groups have begun bulldozing Palestinian lands in the town of Beit Sahour to make way for a new settler outpost. The settlement threatens the existence of the largest remaining Christian community in the West Bank, residents say.
(2025-12-11). Trump Administration's Immigrant Detention Policy Broadly Rejected By Federal Judges. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In federal courtrooms across America, a pattern has emerged in cases in which immigrants are being rounded up and jailed without a hearing. That's a departure from …
(2025-12-11). Iran's Currency Reform Struggles To Overcome The Regime's Deadlock Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Yang Xite | Iran has formally approved a highly controversial currency redenomination, deciding to "remove four zeros" from its current currency, the rial, and introduce a new unit called the "toman", setting the official exchange rate at 1 new toman to 10,000 old rials. The plan includes a two-year preparation period followed by a three-year phase in which the old and new currencies will circulate simultaneously. The reform is intended to address the cumbersome everyday transactions caused by hyperinflation, where figures have grown unwieldy and calculations increasingly burdensome. | On the surface, this…
(2025-12-11). Trump launches gold card programme for expedited visas with a $1m price tag. geo.tv 
A representational image of a worker stamping a passport. — Reuters/File
(2025-12-11). 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids. portside.org 'We'll Need To See a Warrant': The Group Teaching Businesses a Vital Tool To Fight ICE Raids |
(2025-12-11). 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?
(2025-12-11). Government Unchained: The Year the Constitution Lost Its Guardrails. counterpunch.org 
We now live in a nation where constitutional rights exist in theory, not in practice. Yet what good are rights on paper when every branch of government is allowed to ignore, circumvent, chip away at or hollow them out in practice? Two hundred and thirty-four years after the ratification of the Bill of Rights on
(2025-12-11). Israel: Hamas 'will be disarmed' after weapons freeze proposal. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). Missed Nobel, Trump 'CONFERRED' FIFA Peace Prize. ummid.com U.S. President Donald Trump, who missed the Nobel Peace Prize 2025 two months ago, has been conferred with the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize.
(2025-12-11). Fire-hit homeowners to get HK$100,000 subsidy. ecns.cn Each homeowner of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district of Hong Kong is set to receive a onetime subsidy of HK$100,000($12,851), as the support fund reaches HK$3.4 billion, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing announced on Wednesday.
(2025-12-11). Somali Americans under threat as Trump ramps up racist rhetoric. newarab.com 
Somali Americans are facing growing hostility as In recent days, he has referred to them as "garbage" and "filthy" and has said he doesn't want them in the United States. | Trump's remarks came days after the New York Times reported on a welfare fraud scheme involving Somalis in
(2025-12-09). 3 foreign satellites among 9 launched by Kinetica 1. ecns.cn CAS Space, a leading commercial rocket maker, launched the 11th Kinetica 1 carrier rocket on Wednesday afternoon, deploying nine satellites, including three for the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Nepal.
(2025-12-11). Paramount's Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns. aljazeera.com Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
(2025-12-11). Nuclear ambition, proxies & defiance: Iran's former top diplomat. aljazeera.com Mohammad Javad Zarif discusses Iran's political and military involvement in the Middle East and beyond.
(2025-12-11). Farmers And Supermarkets Worry That Extreme Weather Will Stop Food Getting To Consumers Here's What Needs To Change. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Storm Amy with its gusts of nearly 100mph brought heavy rain, fallen trees, and transport disruption across parts of the UK in October. Shortly after, a cold spell …
(2025-12-11). UK: Pressure mounts on Lammy over Palestine Action hunger strike. newarab.com 
Calls are mounting for British Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary MPs say the situation has become urgent, with several of the prisoners already hospitalised and others now more than 38 days without food. | The group began their strike on 20 October in protest at their treatment in custody and what they say are unfair trial conditions, including extended pre-trial detention an…
(2025-12-11). Tlaib Slams House's Bipartisan Passage of $901 Billion Military Spending Bill. truthout.org "Imagine if our government funded our communities like they fund war." That was Rep. Rashida Tlaib's (D-Mich.) response to the House's bipartisan passage Wednesday of legislation that authorizes nearly $901 billion in military spending for the coming fiscal year, as tens of millions of Americans face soaring health insurance premiums and struggle to afford basic necessities amid the nation's… |
(2025-12-11). The AI Boom: Hype, Power and the Coming Reckoning. counterpunch.org 
It is safe to say that since OpenAI first released ChatGPT in October 2022, AI has been the most widely covered and discussed topic in the U.S. By January 2023, ChatGPT had become the fastest-growing consumer software app in history, gaining over 100 million users in its first two months. Currently, its website has over
(2011-12-25). Pakistan women's football team earns historic first-ever place in FIFA Series. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan's women's national football team has secured a historic breakthrough after being officially accepted to participate in the FIFA Series for the first time, the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) announced. | The milestone marks a new chapter for women's football in the country, placing Pakistan among a select group of national teams invited by FIFA to join the global initiative aimed at expanding international exposure, improving competitive standards and fostering cross-continental football opportunities. | The inclusion is seen as growing recognition of Pakistan's progress in the women's game and the…
(2025-12-11). How We've Resisted ICE: Street Lessons From Chicago. truthout.org "The best way to respond to fear and intimidation tactics is to just show we're not afraid. We're going to keep showing up. We're going to keep speaking out," says musician Jocelyn Walsh, who is facing federal charges for protesting ICE activity in Chicagoland. In this episode of "Movement Memos," Walsh and Chicago organizers Gabe Gonzalez and Rey Wences talk with host Kelly Hayes about what… |
(2025-12-11). New Industry Standards And Tech Advances Make Pre-Owned Electronics A Viable Holiday Gift Option. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and other electronics labeled …
(2025-12-11). Austrian parliament approves headscarf ban in schools. geo.tv 
(2025-12-11). The Future Of Humanity's Past: US Archaeology Confronts A Research Hinge Point OpEd. eurasiareview.com The long American century is over. Across the world, affiliations and institutions staked in blood and soil, faith-based (as opposed to empirically based) ways of knowing, and personalized, autocratic power are all in ascendance. Notions of linear, inevitable progress and conceptual frames that wall off modernity from what came before now seem more like pipe dreams or propaganda than a data-grounded record of humanity's journey. Rather than being at the "end of history," we are still mired waist-deep in it. | For the discipline of archaeology, the patterns, trends, and lessons visible in the global record of t…
(2025-12-11). A mirror of the fragile and contradictions of human existence. independent.co.ug 
By working with imagery of a vivid palette and muses the artist constructs conversations on the fragile and complex realities of the human condition in a contemporary world. ARTS | Dominic Muwanguzi | Humans need that moment of tranquillity and calmness to sit back and reflect on life's complex realities. Through the process, they get …
(2025-12-11). Martín Mosquera: The Meaning of Milei. newleftreview.org With Latin America in Trump's cross-hairs, a report from Buenos Aires on the social stalemate that allowed far-right firebrand Javier Milei to impose the harshest shock therapy in Argentina's history. Mosquera mobilizes the conceptual legacies of Gramsci, Trotsky, Otto Bauer and Angelo Tasca to identify the function of the region's highly successful new rights.
(2025-12-11). Indian Premier League and Cricket's Fall from Grace. ummid.com Cricket in India did not lose its soul overnight, but it was chipped away slowly, season after season, until the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) delivered the final blow.
(2025-12-11). Tulsa Ancestor's Legacy Underscores Lasting Fight for Reparations. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Queen Mother and Founder of the VFF Foundation, Viola Ford Fletcher, at the Oldest Living Tulsa Oklahoma Massacre Survivors Celebrated And Book Cover Revealing at The City Club of Washington in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2023. | © 2023 Brian Stukes/Getty Images…
(2025-12-11). From Early Cars To Generative AI, New Technologies Create Demand For Specialized Materials. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Generative artificial intelligence has become widely accepted as a tool that increases productivity. Yet the technology is far from mature. Large language models advance …
(2025-12-11). Battle over FISA Section 702 warrantless spying begins. rightsanddissent.org The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act today. The provision was passed in 2008 — over the strong objections of privacy and civil liberties advocates. Section 702 expanded warrantless surveillance, but that surveillance was supposed to be aimed at foreign intelligence targets. It has been routinely used to spy on Americans without a warrant. | The provision will expire in April, 2026 if Congress doesn't renew it. With our allies, Defending Rights & Dissent has outlined reforms we deem necessary if Congress wants to renew the provision. We…
(2025-12-09). OpenAI warns new models pose 'high' cybersecurity risk. ecns.cn OpenAI on Wednesday warned that its upcoming artificial intelligence (AI) models could pose a "high" cybersecurity risk, as their capabilities advance rapidly.
(2025-12-11). At least 30 killed in Myanmar after junta airstrike hits hospital, witnesses report. geo.tv 
A hospital damaged in a Myanmar military air strike that killed more than 30 people at a hospital in Mrauk U, western Rakhine state on December 11, 2025. — AFP
(2025-12-11). Watch: US tourist hides while girlfriend fights off thief in Colombia. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A US tourist was blasted on social media after CCTV footage captured him hiding behind a wall while his female companion was fighting off a thief during their trip in Colombia. The viral footage shared on December 6 captured the terrifying incident when a knife-wielding mugger attempted to steal the woman's phone. However, in an attempt at self-defense, the woman confronted the thief while her companion hid behind the wall. According to Newsflash, another passerby saw the terrifying incident happening and stopped his motorcycle to help the woman by hitting the thief with his helmet. Other citizens also…
(2025-12-11). Egypt pressing for Israel to fully open Rafah crossing. newarab.com 
Egypt is pressing Israel to open the The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation's Kan Reshet Bet radio cited unnamed officials familiar with the matter as saying that Cairo had queried why Tel Aviv can fully open the Karameh (or Allenby) crossing between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, while refusing to do the same with Rafah. | Earlier this week, Israel announced…
(2025-12-11). Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026. whyy.org From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly's suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Delaware County Council voted 4-1 Wednesday evening to adopt the The average Delaware County homeowner
(2025-12-11). Seattle World Cup 'Pride match' events to go ahead amid outcry. newarab.com 
(2025-12-11). How a species of bamboo could help protect the South from future floods. grist.org 
In early 2024, Michael Fedoroff trekked out to Tuckabum Creek in York County, Alabama. The environmental anthropologist was there to help plant 300 stalks of rivercane, a bamboo plant native to North America, on an eroded, degraded strip of wetland: a "gnarly" and "wicked" area, according to Fedoroff. If successful, this planting would be the largest cane restoration project in Alabama history. He and his team got the stalks into the ground, buttressed them with hay, left, and hoped for the best. | A few days later, rains swept through the area and the river rose by 9 feet. "We were terrified," said Fedoroff.
(2025-12-09). Photo exhibition in Kazakhstan marks 70th founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. ecns.cn The photo exhibition commemorating the 70th founding anniversary of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region opened Wednesday in Astana.
(2025-12-11). Nigeria scraps mother tongue education policy. globalvoices.org 
'The government's reversal is not a rejection of Indigenous identity..but a recognition of Nigerian complexity'Global VoicesSome Nigerian school children. Language advocates are left stunned as the Federal Government of Nigeria suddenly
(2025-12-11). Uganda receives 8 rhinos from South Africa. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has received eight southern white rhinos from South Africa to boost long-term population growth of the species in the East African country. Basil Ajer, director of tourism development, received the rhinos at Entebbe International Airport, Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said in a statement issued on Tuesday. The animals were …
(2025-12-11). Trump has failed to fix NAFTA. commondreams.org Despite pledging to fix the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), President Trump's trade policies have failed to put North American workers first, according to a
(2025-12-09). China launches sitellites for UAE, Egypt, Nepal. ecns.cn China launches the Lijian-1 ⚪ also known as Kinetica-1 Y11 ⚪ carrier rocket carrying nine satellites, including three international clients from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt and Nepal from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone near the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Dec. 11, 2025.
(2025-12-11). Eternity: This Clever Film Proves Romance Isn't About Choosing 'The One' A Philosopher Of Love Explains. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) In the new rom-com Eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) faces an impossible choice: spend forever with the steady husband she's loved for years, or reunite with the dreamy …
(2025-12-11). Experts look to establish guidelines for safe, ethical trials. ecns.cn With the rapid growth of brain-computer interface clinical trials in China — which account for nearly 40 percent of global research of the technology since 2020 — the need for uniform standards for indications, evaluation criteria, and pathway management has become increasingly apparent.
(2025-12-11). Glimmers of a Post-Trump World. counterpunch.org 
Trump 2.0 continually impresses everyone for its craziness. The latest venture into the absurd was Trump's preemptive pardon of Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar, who had been indicted on charges for accepting bribes from foreign actors. The pardon is not especially surprising, since Donald Trump finds a corrupt politician as irresistible as he might have found
(2025-12-11). UHRC Warns Security Agencies Against Concealing Vehicle Plates. plusnews.ug 
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Mariam Wangadya, has warned security agencies not to cover vehicle number plates or hide name tags during the campaigns. She says these actions reduce openness and make people lose trust. Wangadya spoke during a human rights meeting with top commanders from the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP), …
(2025-12-11). Hubei's iconic Buddha's Hand draws international tourists. ecns.cn Visitors are flocking to the famous Buddha's Hand, a striking cliffside landmark in Yangxin County, Hubei Province.
(2025-12-11). UNIFIL says Israeli forces fired on them in southern Lebanon. newarab.com 
The It is the latest such incident reported by the peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, where UNIFIL acts as a
(2025-12-11). Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class. portside.org Phillip Bonosky's Fight for the Working Class |
(2025-12-11). Segunda fase del 'cebo y cambio'. Charlando en Moscú. strategic-culture.su Los estadounidenses lo intentan de nuevo con Witkoff y Kushner, dos personajes astutos sin credenciales oficiales, enviados por Trump con propuestas falsas y solicitudes de concesiones inaceptables —siempre las mismas— que Putin —siempre cortés y sonriente— rechaza oponiendo con firmeza las posiciones no negociables de Rusia. Que, por cierto, está ganando por goleada en el campo [de batalla].
(2025-12-11). Presentan libro sobre cineasta cubano Alfredo Guevara. radiohc.cu 
El intelectual Rafael Acosta afirmó este miércoles que Alfredo Guevara fue una figura fundamental de la cultura y el cine cubanos. | Tales declaraciones las hizo durante la presentación del libro 'Mi pasión más allá del cine', en el Hotel Nacional de Cuba, en La Habana. | La obra literaria es un homenaje del Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC) al prestigioso maestro del séptimo arte, en el centenario de su natalicio, como parte del XLVI Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano. | Con prólogo del cineasta Arturo Sotto, 'Mi pasión más allá del cine: Alfredo Guevara en la rev…
(2025-12-11). Delegación cubana condena incautación de buque petrolero venezolano y denuncia nueva escalada de agresión de EE.UU. cubadebate.cu La denuncia, realizada en Caracas este miércoles de 2025, acusa a Estados Unidos de un asalto e incautación para apoderarse de recursos naturales y vincula el hecho con la reivindicación de la Doctrina Monroe en la nueva estrategia de Seguridad Nacional estadounidense.
(2025-12-11). Denis Laza ingresa al exclusivo club de jugadores cubanos con 10 o más jonrones y robos en una temporada. cubadebate.cu El pelotero de Mayabeque alcanzó la marca durante un juego anulado por alineación indebida, aunque las estadísticas individuales se mantienen válidas. En tanto, en la jornada de este miércoles, el actual campeón Las Tunas reforzó su liderato con una contundente victoria.
(2025-12-11). Canciller español defiende a Europa y apoya solución en Sahara Occidental. radiohc.cu El ministro de Exteriores de España, José Manuel Albares, defendió este miércoles la soberanía de Europa frente a las críticas de Estados Unidos, a la vez que ponderó una solución sobre el Sahara Occidental. | Al comparecer por petición propia ante el Congreso de Diputados, Albares remarcó que Europa ´tiene que dar un salto en su soberanía (…) somos los europeos los que tenemos que defender la integridad" del continente. | Sin mencionar explícitamente al presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en sus reiteradas críticas a Europa, el jefe de la diplomacia española recalcó la necesidad de consolidar la sob…
(2025-12-11). Arlen López clasificó a semifinales y será el único representante de Cuba en esa instancia del Mundial de la IBA. cubadebate.cu De esta forma, la delegación cubana verá reducida su participación a una única posibilidad de medalla en Dubái, la que dependerá del rendimiento de Arlen López en su próxima pelea por un lugar en la final.
(2025-12-11). Canciller español defiende a Europa y apoya solución en Sahara Occidental. radiohc.cu El ministro de Exteriores de España, José Manuel Albares, defendió este miércoles la soberanía de Europa frente a las críticas de Estados Unidos, a la vez que ponderó una solución sobre el Sahara Occidental. | Al comparecer por petición propia ante el Congreso de Diputados, Albares remarcó que Europa ´tiene que dar un salto en su soberanía (…) somos los europeos los que tenemos que defender la integridad" del continente. | Sin mencionar explícitamente al presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, en sus reiteradas críticas a Europa, el jefe de la diplomacia española recalcó la necesidad de consolidar la sob…
(2025-12-11). Sheinbaum: México nunca aceptaría intervención extranjera alguna. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este miércoles que su país nunca aceptaría una intervención extranjera, en respuesta a una pregunta sobre recientes declaraciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | Ante los comentarios, la víspera, del republicano acerca de la posibilidad de usar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles en el caso de esa nación, la jefa del Ejecutivo descartó tal opción durante su habitual conferencia de prensa.Eso no se va a dar, porque no es necesario primero. Segundo, porque somos un país soberano y nunca aceptaríamos una intervención extranjera, y tercero porque ya…
(2025-12-11). Sheinbaum: México nunca aceptaría intervención extranjera alguna. radiohc.cu La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum reafirmó este miércoles que su país nunca aceptaría una intervención extranjera, en respuesta a una pregunta sobre recientes declaraciones del mandatario estadounidense, Donald Trump. | Ante los comentarios, la víspera, del republicano acerca de la posibilidad de usar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles en el caso de esa nación, la jefa del Ejecutivo descartó tal opción durante su habitual conferencia de prensa.Eso no se va a dar, porque no es necesario primero. Segundo, porque somos un país soberano y nunca aceptaríamos una intervención extranjera, y tercero porque ya…
(2025-12-11). "Paris Latino" : How Latin America Migrated to Europe. publicbooks.org "Paris est la capitale de l'Amérique latine," said Mexican essayist Carlos Fuentes.
(2025-12-11). A Far-Right Tide is Washing Over Latin America. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Nov 29, 2025 | The far right in Latin America is angry. Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and Argentina's Javier Milei always look furious, and they always speak loudly and aggressively. Testosterone leaks from their pores, a toxic sweat that has spread across the region. It would be easy to say that this is the impact of Donald Trump's own brand of neo-fascism, but this is not true. The far right has much deeper pedigrees, linked to the defense of the oligarchical families that have roots in the colonial era across the virreinatos (viceroyalties) from New Spain to Rio de la Plata. Certainly, these…
(2025-12-11). Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein: The latest film interpretation of Mary Shelley's novel. wsws.org Del Toro's Frankenstein is a visually imaginative work to some extent with a number of urgent and disturbing sequences and an overall gravitas.
(2025-12-11). L'Africa rivendica una giustizia riparativa per il colonialismo e il neocolonialismo e l'attualità del panafricanismo di Kwame Nkrumah. strategic-culture.su Migliaia di giovani africani, cosਠcome della diaspora europea, nord — americana, latino — americana e delle comunità presenti in Asia, hanno partecipato alla conferenza svoltasi in Ghana per rivendicare dall'Occidente Collettivo le riparazioni per il colonialismo, il neocolonialismo e per la tratta degli schiavi | Segue nostro Migliaia di giovani africani, cosਠcome della diaspora europea, nord — americana, l…
(2025-12-11). 2025, otro año récord en cuanto a temperaturas. cubadebate.cu Los últimos tres años (2022-2024) han sido los más cálidos registrados a nivel global, según la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM). Si bien 2024 se mantiene como el año más caluroso, 2023 y 2022 pugnan por los siguientes puestos en este "podio" histórico. Esta tendencia confirma la persistencia e intensidad del calentamiento global.
(2025-12-11). 2025, otro año récord en cuanto a temperaturas. cubadebate.cu Los últimos tres años (2022-2024) han sido los más cálidos registrados a nivel global, según la Organización Meteorológica Mundial (OMM). Si bien 2024 se mantiene como el año más caluroso, 2023 y 2022 pugnan por los siguientes puestos en este "podio" histórico. Esta tendencia confirma la persistencia e intensidad del calentamiento global.
(2025-12-11). Cuba denounces informational bias in AI platforms. plenglish.com "The new research of the Cubadebate Media Observatory presents evidence of this reality, which we currently face frequently and fundamentally in digital social networks," he said in his profile on the social network X. | "Such is the case of Grok en X, which tends to explain the Cuban reality from liberal-conservative and anti-communist frameworks," he added. | According to the article published in Cubadebate a recent analysis of 30 responses generated by Grok, the AI assistant for X, suggests that there is no neutrality. The study changes qualitative reading and basic counts of ideological terms and categories.
(2025-12-11). From FIFA To The LA Clippers, Carbon Offset Scandals Are Exposing The Gap Between Sports Teams' Green Promises And Reality. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) If you go to a pro sports event today, there's a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to …
(2025-12-11). Bolivia's Former President Luis Arce Arrested. orinocotribune.com Former Bolivian president Luis Arce Catacora (2020—2025) was arrested this Wednesday in La Paz. This was reported by former Minister of the Presidency María Nela Prada, who condemned the arrest as a "completely illegal kidnapping." | In a video posted on social media, Prada said Arce was arrested while "he was alone" and that the arrest was carried out without official information. | "I want to report to the Bolivian people and to the international community that just moments ago, they kidnapped former president Luis Alberto Arce Catacora near Sopocachi," said Prada, who recorded the message while heading t…