theguardian.com (2025-12-10). US forces seize oil tanker off Venezuela coastThe US president confirmed the operation on Wednesday, telling reporters: "We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela – a large tanker, very large, the largest one ever seized actually. And other things are happening so you will be seeing that later and you will be talking about that later with other people."
aljazeera.com (2025-12-10). LIVE: Hundreds of thousands at risk in Gaza as Storm Byron looms
Officials have warned that hundreds of thousands of displaced people are at risk because their shelters are weak and crowded. The mayor of Gaza City says several roads have been cut off and tent shelters flooded, some of them completely submerged.
(2025-12-10). German rearmament's genocidal implications, this time via Israel. newarab.com 
The German chancellor Friedrich Merz posted on X a photo of himself with Netanyahu — who is wanted by the ICC for war crimes in Gaza — with a heartfelt message to him and the Israeli people: "I wish for the Israeli people that, after years of terror and war, a better time will dawn. Germany will stand by your side in friendship."
(2025-12-10). The traitor's grave buries Israel's proxy dream in Gaza. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — When the ISIS-linked Yasser Abu Shabab fell, Israel lost more than a proxy commander. Tel Aviv saw its "day after" blueprint for Gaza shaken at the roots.
(2025-12-10). The Geopolitics of Trump's Venezuela Campaign. fpif.org 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 advers…
(2025-12-10). RSF says Israel killed highest number of journalists again this year. geo.tv 
Demonstrators hold placards of slain journalists from Gaza Hossam Shbat and Anas al-Sharif, in support of Palestinians during a march on the International Day of Solidarity, in Dublin, Ireland. — ReutersReporters Without Borders has said that Israel was responsible for nearly half…
(2025-12-10). New U.S. military funding bill includes measure to oppose global arms embargoes on Israel. mondoweiss.net 
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes a U.S. commitment to counter arms embargoes on Israel as the country's isolation deepens due to the Gaza genocide.
(2025-12-10). Israel kills three in Gaza, ceasefire's second phase called for. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). In new peace, US firms will help Israel spy on and target Gazans. responsiblestatecraft.org Since mid-October, some
(2025-12-10). Israel bombs Gaza City amid calls for ceasefire's second phase. newarab.com According to The New Arab's Arabic language sister service, Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, Israeli forces destroyed buildings the al-Tufah neighbourhood of
(2025-12-10). Israel's military chief says the 'Yellow Line' dividing Gaza will be Israel's new border. Palestinians say this is a 'second Nakba.'. mondoweiss.net 
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir says Israel views the "Yellow Line" dividing Gaza as its new border. Palestinians in Gaza report widespread demolitions east of the line, reshaping Gaza's landscape through force in what they call a "second Nakba."
(2025-12-10). Why filmmakers won't let Hind Rajab's story be forgotten. newarab.com 
When The festival, which ran from 12 November to 6 December, is a rare platform in the UK where Palestinian filmmakers can present new work while Israel's genocidal war on Gaza continues to define much of their storytelling. | Among the films shown this year, Hind Under Siege drew particular attention for revisiting one of the most documented and devastating incidents…
(2025-12-10). Zionists are forcibly disappearing, torturing, and killing Palestinian prisoners. thecanary.co 
Further evidence has emerged of the systematic crimes and brutal practices of the Zionist officials against Palestinian prisoners. Three prisoners, who had been abducted from Gaza, and died inside the occupation's prisons and military camps, have been named by the Palestinian Prisoner's Society (PPS) and the Commission of Detainee's Affairs. Palestinian prisoners abused by Zionist […] | By
(2025-12-10). IDF chief signals intent to turn Gaza ceasefire line into new border. nationofchange.org Remarks from Eyal Zamir and Benjamin Netanyahu deepen concerns of de facto annexation as Palestinians remain confined behind the "yellow line"
(2025-12-10). Businessman Asked Epstein For Elon Musk Connection, Leaked Emails Show. levernews.com 
In 2015, an Emirati businessman emailed Jeffrey Epstein asking the financier to put him in touch with
(2025-12-10). Venezuela U.S. Imperialism in Latin America. consortiumnews.com Eric Ross on Washington's longstanding project to shape the hemisphere in ways that would entrench U.S. power further and protect the profits of Western multinationals. By Eric Ross TomDispatch.com In recent months, the Trump administration has escalated a decades-long campaign…
(2025-12-10). Venezuelan opposition leader Machado misses Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. aljazeera.com Right-wing opposition leader Maria Corina Machado missed the ceremony awarding her this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
(2025-12-10). Cuba affirms U.S. attacks on vessels in the Caribbean are war crimes. radiohc.cu Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reaffirmed today that attacks on civilian vessels in the Caribbean constitute war crimes and rejected Washington's threats against Venezuela. | On his social media profile, the top Cuban diplomat stated that the debates in the U.S. Congress regarding whether extrajudicial killings in the Caribbean and the Pacific constitute war crimes are part of the show and farce of U.S. politics. | He pointed out that such policies are more interested in money, power, and the natural resources of others than in human life and justice. | Bruno Rodriguez also emphasized that the threat of militar…
(2025-12-10). Protest Against Awarding Nobel Prize To Far-Right Maria Corina Machado. popularresistance.org On Sunday, a broad alliance of Norwegian groups dedicated to peace and solidarity announced a demonstration planned for Tuesday, December 9, in condemnation of the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan far-right politician María Corina Machado. Machado has publicly called for a US military intervention against Venezuela, supports the over 1,000 unilateral coercive measures imposed on the country, has played a key role in orchestrating violent and destabilizing actions, and has links to criminal drug trafficking organizations.
(2025-12-10). Interventions in Venezuela and Honduras Advance Imperialist Purposes. counterpunch.org 
The National Security Strategy (NSS) is a document setting U.S. foreign policy goals that the Executive Branch periodically sends to Congress. Commenting on the NSS released on December 5, Rebecca Lissner, associated with the establishment-oriented Council on Foreign Relations, indicated that, "The Western Hemisphere is elevated as America's highest priority, with an emphasis on arresting
(2025-12-10). Trump Unlikely to Target Venezuela's OPEC Membership Amid Pressure Campaign. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. has been increasing pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, including building up a military presence in the Caribbean and targeting alleged drug-smuggling operations. Despite past criticism of OPEC, the Trump administration is unlikely to push a new government in Caracas to leave the cartel, as Washington seeks to maintain strong …
(2025-12-10). Trump administration says it seized oil tanker off Venezuela coast. aljazeera.com The seizure is set to escalate tensions between the US and Venezuela, both of which have surged military assets nearby.
(2025-12-10). Why Is Trump So Obsessed With Venezuela? His New Security Strategy Provides Some Clues. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Two centuries ago, US President James Monroe declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European powers in what would became known in history books as the Monroe …
(2025-12-10). US naval deployment to Caribbean endangers global peace. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — In a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, President Pezeshkian condemned the United States for deploying a military fleet to the Caribbean and Venezuelan coasts.
(2025-12-10). Puerto Rico: Movimiento Independentista ratifica solidaridad con Venezuela ante acoso de EEUU. radiohc.cu El puertoriqueño Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) ratificó este miércoles su solidaridad con la República Bolivariana de Venezuela ante el acoso del gobierno de Estados Unidos. | "El gobierno estadounidense violenta el derecho internacional, amenazando con agredir al hermano pueblo venezolano, a la vez que comete asesinatos en las aguas del Caribe y pone en riesgo la paz y estabilidad de toda la región latinoamericana", abonó la organización de izquierda. | El MINH estableció que mientras afirma combatir las drogas ilícitas, el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump indulta al exmandatario de…
(2025-12-10). Venezuela envía a Cuba más ayuda solidaria tras huracán Melissa. radiohc.cu En el puerto 'Guillermón Moncada', de Santiago de Cuba, se descargan este martes equipos especilizados y un donativo de materiales de construcción destinados a la rehabilitación de la infraestructura vial en la provincia, gravemente afectada por el paso del huracán Melissa en octubre pasado. | El cargamento, que arribó la víspera a bordo del buque 'Manuel Gual', incluye 16 contenedores con materiales como manta asfáltica, cemento, techos, pintura y productos para impermeabilización, que serán utilizados para reparar edificaciones y vías afectadas por el evento meteorológico. | Además, llegaron 13 maquinarias espe…
(2025-12-10). Iran: Weaponizing Justice System to Persecute Baha'is. hrw.org (Geneva) —Iranian authorities are escalating their repression of Baha'is, with a recent series of harsh prison sentences and asset confiscations, the Bahá'í International Community (BIC) and Human Rights Watch said today. Iran's judiciary has been leading the persecution of Baha'is, amid increasing public incitement to discrimination by state officials, hate propaganda, and disinformation targeting the religious minority community."Iranian authorities are relentlessly persecuting Baha'is, depriving them of the most basic human rights in what amounts to ongoing crimes against humanity — solely because…
(2025-12-10). African Energy Chamber to G20: Fossil Fuel Future. wattsupwiththat.com "The time has come to 'drill, baby, drill' — responsibly, strategically and to meet the energy needs of hundreds of millions of Africans who still live in darkness." (- African Energy Chamber, below)…
(2025-12-10). UNESCO adds Egypt's Koshari to intangible cultural heritage list. newarab.com 
The Egyptian Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno hailed the inclusion of
(2025-12-10). LIVE: Real Madrid vs Manchester City — UEFA Champions League. aljazeera.com Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Madrid host City at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
(2025-12-10). Syria: One Year since Assad's Fall. juancole.com On…
(2025-12-10). Uganda, U.S. Sign $2.3 Billion Health Cooperation Deal. plusnews.ug 
The United States government and the government of Uganda have signed a five-year, $2.3 billion bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Ending weeks of skepticism, questions, and fear among sections of the public, the U.S. Mission in Uganda revealed on Wednesday that the deal is aimed at saving lives and strengthening Uganda's health system. "The …
(2025-12-10). 'Judging Freedom' edition of 10 December 2025: Trump Embraces Realism. gilbertdoctorow.com I am grateful to Judge Andrew Napolitano for leading today's discussion towards highly topical questions of how the Trump administration is functioning, to what contradictions there are between the 'realism' which is set as the guiding light of the new National Security Strategy and the day to day actions of Team Trump that we see …
(2025-12-10). Over 1.243m Europeans visit Belarus visa-free. eng.belta.by The Belarusian leadership continues its peaceful and good-neighborly policy towards European nations by extending visa-free entry for citizens of 38 European states until 31 December 2026.
(2025-12-10). Goa: Birch by Romeo Lane Night Club Fire Leaves 25 Dead. ummid.com As many as 25 people have been killed while a number of others are injured in a late night fire erupted in Birch by Romeo Lane night club in Arpora, North Goa.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Madison, December 11 and 12, 2025: Baristas Vs. Billionaires A Generational Uprising! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). Georgia Hollows Out Right to Peaceful Assembly. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Protesters gather daily in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, after the authorities announced they were halting negotiations on joining the European Union. Demonstrators are demanding the release of political prisoners and snap elections, Tbilisi, Georgia, June 22, 2025. | © 2025 Sebastien Canaud/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2025-12-10). Shell spent £5m in Australia to make them look like the good guys. thecanary.co Oil company Shell has poured millions of pounds into education resources in Australia. But critics say the resulting teaching materials distort the role of fossil fuels in our changing environment. DeSmog is a research organisation that works to combat misinformation from the fossil fuel industry. It's released a new report on Australian subsidiary Shell QGC […] | By
(2025-12-10). UNICEF urges action for 5mln displaced children in Sudan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday called for urgent action to safeguard 5 million children displaced by conflict in Sudan, where famine has been declared in parts of Darfur and Kordofan regions.
(2025-12-10). New Orleans Resists ICE Invasion Despite Surveillance and State Repression. scheerpost.com By: Mike Ludwig Original for Truthout/TheAppeal When concerned residents of the New Orleans metro area stepped out into the streets with their whistles and phone cameras over the weekend, ready to protest and document the Trump administration's unwelcome assault on immigrant communities, they faced both widespread digital surveillance by state and federal authorities and a vague state law that …
(2025-12-10). The Jesus of the Bible vs. the Qur'an: A Comparative Analysis. muslimskeptic.com The title of this article may appear to some as being somewhat provocative, since it could be understood to suggest that Jesus (peace be upon him) can be divided into multiple "distinct figures." Yet this is precisely how some Christian interlocutors present it. They claim that the Christian understanding of Jesus, both in terms of …
(2025-12-10). GAO Identifies Fraud Risk in Obamacare Exchanges. Where Was DOGE? counterpunch.org 
A new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identified possible sources of fraud in the Affordable Care Act exchanges. GAO identified several ways in which fraudsters could game the system, such as submitting applications for people who do not exist or did not know that an insurance plan was being purchased in their name.
(2025-12-10). IDF uproots hundreds of olive trees, razing groves in Palestinian West Bank village. haaretz.com The order, signed by the IDF's West Bank command, designated 80 dunams (20 acres) of olive groves owned by residents of Qaryut for uprooting, but according to the village council 150 dunams (37 acres) were destroyed. 'The aim is to take over our land,' councilors say…
(2025-12-10). Workers caught up in Warner Bros. media monopoly battle. peoplesworld.org 
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.—Streaming media giant Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced on Dec. 5 that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max, and HBO. The deal, valued at $82.7 billion, may have the companies' investors ready to celebrate, but several …
(2025-12-10). On International Human Rights Day David Lammy says nope. thecanary.co Wednesday 10 December is International Human Rights Day. It's "a day meant to reaffirm dignity and protection for all", according to Amnesty International UK. But it's also the day of a Council of Europe summit. Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary and perpetual disappointment David Lammy is representing the UK. And he'll be taking a message […] | By
(2025-12-10). Climate-Change Summer or Nuclear Winter? counterpunch.org 
What self-destructive creatures we turn out to be! Can you even believe it? Only recently, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, met in Brazil for two weeks. While 194 countries were represented there, the historically greatest fossil-fuelizer on the planet, Donald Trump's United States, was, of course, missing in action (for the first time
(2025-12-10). Putin left amazed on cam as Russian scientists unveil next-gen drone control Europe, US can't match. hindustantimes.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin has been briefed by Russian Academy of Sciences chief Gennady Krasnikov on what Moscow is touting as major breakthroughs in drone control systems, holding them up as proof that Russia can regain "technological superiority" despite Western sanctions and battlefield pressure. The advances reportedly cover more autonomous, jam‚Äëresistant and long‚Äërange control of unmanned systems, which the Kremlin presents as a cornerstone of its next‚Äëgeneration military and space capabilities.
(2025-12-10). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 2:00 p.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-12-10). FM: Facts prove Tokyo wrong on Taiwan. ecns.cn Given Japan's colonial rule over Taiwan from 1895 to 1945, which inflicted atrocities on the Chinese people, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has nonetheless attempted to exploit the Taiwan question to provoke trouble and threaten China militarily, which is "utterly intolerable", Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
truthout.org (2025-12-10). Genocide Experts Slam Hillary Clinton for "Genocide Denial" in Gaza Remark
group of genocide prevention experts has accused former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of "outright genocide denial" after she baselessly claimed that "made up" social media content is to blame for young people's opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza.
aljazeera.com (2025-12-10). Israel remained leading killer of journalists in 2025: RSF
Nearly half of the journalists killed globally this year were by Israeli forces in Gaza.
(2025-12-10). Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Beirut blast suspect. newarab.com 
A Bulgarian court has rejected Lebanon's request to extradite a Russian shipowner linked to the 2020 Igor Grechushkin, a Cyprus-based Russian businessman whose vessel transported the explosive material that detonated at Beirut port in August 2020, killing more than 220 people, was detained in Bulgaria in September for possible extr…
(2025-12-10). US seeking to exploit Iran's drone achievements. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — IRGC spokesman Ali-Mohammad Naeini said the United States is attempting to understand and replicate Iran's drone capabilities after images surfaced showing Washington copying the Iranian Shahed-136.
(2025-12-10). Former executive of Chinese financial firm executed for bribery. ecns.cn Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, was executed on Tuesday after the country's top court upheld his death sentence for bribery.
(2025-12-10). Armenia and Azerbaijan: dialogue or performance? globalvoices.org 
(2025-12-10). Protest tonight 6pm at Pentonville Prison for hospitalised hunger-striker Ahmed. thecanary.co Supporters are organising an emergency demonstration outside Pentonville Prison tonight (10 December) from 6pm for hunger-striker and political prisoner Kamran Ahmed. Ahmed, in his second month of his hunger strike against his imprisonment for more than a year so far without trial, has been hospitalised yet again. Despite Ahmed's re-admittance to hospital, outraged organisers say […] | By
(2025-12-10). Trump Says He Will Call to Halt Renewed Thailand—Cambodia Fighting. moderndiplomacy.eu Conflict between Thailand and Cambodia has reignited, entering its third consecutive day despite a July ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. That earlier truce followed five days of heavy clashes that killed at least 48 people. Current SituationThai and Cambodian forces have exchanged artillery fire along the border, leading both governments to evacuate hundreds …
(2025-12-10). Cambodia-Thailand clashes send half a million into shelters. newarab.com 
Half a million evacuees in Five Thai soldiers and seven Cambodian civilians have been
(2025-12-10). Trump's National Security Strategy (NSS): Distancing Itself from NATO, "Reckless Allies" in Western Europe. globalresearch.ca The American government periodically drafts and issues a document called the National Security Strategy (NSS) that outlines its security concerns and maps out "the best course of action" for the incumbent administration to address the said issues. | Apart from the …
(2025-12-10). Arab voters are key to Israel ousting Netanyahu. Opposition parties are mad to reject them. haaretz.com A significant majority of Arab citizens support their parties joining governing coalitions — despite the Netanyahu government's best efforts to marginalize Arab political participation and ignore the sector's homicide crisis…
(2025-12-10). "Not Mandatory" : Minister clarifies after Sanchar Saathi sparks row. ummid.com Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Tuesday said Sanchar Saathi app is not mandatory and can be deleted if a user wishes to do so.
(2025-12-10). Colorado's New Tax on the Rich to Pay for Free School Lunch is a Model for Other States. inequality.org The recent government shutdown was a stark reminder that 42 million people across the United States rely on federal food benefits. That's 12 percent of the nation's population that lawmakers and President Donald Trump threw under the bus, cutting off SNAP benefits in an attempt to force a deal. The shutdown has ended, but SNAP remains …
(2025-12-10). 'Surveillance, Beyond Unconstitutional': DoT Sanchar Saathi Directive Sparks Outrage. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government's directive to smartphone manufacturers to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app has sparked a huge outrage.
(2025-12-10). Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing ties strain. geo.tv 
A Russian TU-95 bomber flies over East China Sea in this handout picture taken by Japan Air Self-Defence Force and released by the Joint Staff Office of the Defence Ministry of Japan July 23, 2019. — Reuters Japan scrambles jets to monitor Russian-Chinese patrols.Joint flight…
(2025-12-09). Shale oil base achieves major breakthrough. ecns.cn China's first national-level continental shale oil demonstration zone, located in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, has achieved its annual crude oil production target of 1.7 million metric tons ahead of schedule, its operator, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) said.
(2025-12-10). Reforming Governance: Naidu's Call for Change. devdiscourse.com In a bold call for reform, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressed ministers and department heads on the need for a complete overhaul of government business rules to enhance governance. Naidu urged changes as essential for public good, questioning why rules shouldn't evolve just like constitutional amendments.
(2025-12-10). Sepahan edge Aluminum, Esteghlal held by Malavan: PGPL. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Sepahan fought to a 1-0 victory over Aluminum in the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Professional League (PGPL) on Wednesday.
(2025-12-10). The double significance of the fall of Pokrovsk. strategic-culture.su By Ted SNIDER | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | The Russians call Pokrovsk Krasnoarmeysk. Perhaps we should get used to calling it…
(2025-12-10). Starbucks Workers Are Still Without a Labor Deal Four Years After Their First Union Win. Here's Why. portside.org Starbucks Workers Are Still Without a Labor Deal Four Years After Their First Union Win. Here's Why |
(2025-12-10). Delhi Nursery Admission 2026 for Open Seats Starts Today. ummid.com DoE has started from today i.e. Thursday December 04, 2025 admission for Open Seats other than EWS/DG/CWSN Category Seats) in Private Unaided Recognized schools of Delhi for the session 2026-27.
(2025-12-10). EU 'divided' on arrested Russian assets issue — media. infobrics.org Pro-war politicians want to use Russian money to support Ukraine, but Belgium opposes it.
(2025-12-10). Driven to Their Knees: How humiliation shapes modern power. newarab.com 
"The language of humiliation remakes the world in which we live," argues Political science has produced several studies on how emotions such as disgust, vengeance, rage and anger shape our political beliefs and behaviours. But few have dissected humiliation as a…
(2025-12-10). Successive governments have badly let migrant care workers down. thecanary.co Tory and Labour governments have allowed horrific treatment of migrant care workers. People who've left everything behind to come to the UK and do care work deserve much better conditions and wages than they're getting. But instead, they're getting debt, threats of violence, and racists calling for them to be deported. If we want to […] | By
(2025-12-10). Sanders demands senate scrutiny of RFK Jr. over war on science. nationofchange.org Senate Democrats say Kennedy has undermined scientific agencies as preventable diseases surge.
(2025-12-10). 500,000 Homeless — Southeast Asia's Biggest Crisis Since Myanmar. thinktank.pk In the sweltering borderlands of Thailand and Cambodia, where ancient temples stand as silent sentinels to a fractured past, a deadly flare-up has unleashed chaos on half a million lives. As clashes enter their third relentless day, the region confronts not just artillery barrages and jet strikes, but a haunting reminder of unresolved colonial legacies—French-drawn …
(2025-12-10). Rwanda-backed M23 militia storms DRC city, displacing 200,000. aljazeera.com About 200,000 people have fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo after Rwanda-backed M23 rebels surged into Uvira.
(2025-12-10). Top minds to speak at Uganda's first of address. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa has confirmed the panel of speakers for Uganda's inaugural State of Address, a new pre-event masterclass that will precede the 5th edition of the Uganda Excellence Awards (UMEAS). The address will be held on Thursday, 11 December 2025, from 2: 00pm to 4: 30pm at the …
(2025-12-10). WATCH: Palestine prepare for historic FIFA Arab Cup clash with Saudi Arabia. aljazeera.com Palestine face Saudi Arabia in the FIFA Arab Cup quarterfinals, the first time the former have reached this stage.
(2025-12-10). The Navajo Nation said no to a hydropower project. Trump officials want to ensure tribes can't do that again. grist.org Early last year, the hydropower company Nature and People First set its sights on Black Mesa, a mountainous region on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. The mesa's steep drop offered ideal terrain for gravity-based energy storage, and the company was interested in building pumped-storage projects that leveraged the elevation difference. Environmental groups and tribal community organizations, however, largely opposed the plan. Pumped-storage operations involve moving water in and out of reservoirs, which could affect the habitats of endangered fish and require massive groundwater withdrawals from an alread…
(2025-12-10). Life spared of Iran child bride sentenced to death: judiciary. newarab.com 
A woman sentenced to death by Goli Kouhkan, a member of the Baluch minority without documentation and now aged 25, had been set to be executed this month in a case that had caused widespread international concern. | UN rights experts last week urged Iran to halt the execution of Kouhkan, saying she was forced into marriage at the age of 12 to her cousin and at 13 gave birth to their…
(2025-12-10). The Fraud author Paul Holden says Starmer faction is scared of the Canary. thecanary.co Author of The Fraud, Paul Holden, appeared in Liverpool last night (Tuesday 9 December 2025), with former ANC MP Andrew Feinstein, who halved Keir Starmer's majority in last year's general election, and Jewish Green councillor Jo Bird, to discuss his groundbreaking book The Fraud, which exposes the Starmer faction's war on democracy and the left. […] | By
(2025-12-10). An Open Letter to Elon Musk. uwidata.com 
By Dr. Halim Genàßoƒülu (halim.gencoglu@wits.ac.za) Recent discourse on social media platforms, including statements by high-profile figures such as Elon Musk, has invoked simplified narratives framing Western intervention as the sole liberator from global slavery while downplaying the Ottoman Empire's humanitarian role and the enduring legacies of Western colonialism in Africa. In a December 8, 2025, …
(2025-12-10). Trump's $12bn aid package: Are tariffs bleeding US farmers? aljazeera.com Trump says funds will be made available from tariff revenues and promises trade policies will make US farmers 'strong'.
(2025-12-10). Three IRGC servicemen martyred in southeast. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Forces were martyred in an ambush by terrorists on the shared borders with Pakistan in Sistan and Baluchestan.
(2025-12-10). Australia Vows to Meet 'Challenges' of Ambitious AUKUS Submarine Timeline. moderndiplomacy.eu Australia is preparing for a major AUKUS meeting in Washington as Defence Minister Richard Marles acknowledges the country must confront "significant challenges" in meeting the nuclear-submarine programme's timeline. A recent Pentagon review still unpublished identified gaps and improvements needed to keep the pact on a strong footing. AUKUS, announced in 2021, is Australia's biggest defence …
(2025-12-10). Syrian Alawites Launch General Strike. popularresistance.org Alawites in Syria are carrying out a general strike to express their support of federalism and to protest against sectarian killings, arbitrary detentions, and kidnappings being carried out by the extremist-led government. | The strike, which is planned to last for five days, has spread to large parts of the cities of Tartous, Jableh, Qardaha, Latakia, Salhab, Masyaf, Safita, and the Alawite neighborhoods in Homs. | Photos circulating on social media show shuttered shops and empty transportation hubs in Alawite neighborhoods. The strike was called by prominent Alawite religious leader Sheikh Ghazal Ghazal and the…
(2025-12-10). How Iran's 'hostage diplomacy' evolved since 1979. newarab.com 
On 4 November 1979, more than four decades ago, Islamist Iranian students stormed the US embassy in The recent conditional
(2025-12-10). Madison, December 13, 2025: Starbucks Workers STRIKE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). Iraq braces for fresh US penalties over Iran-backed groups. newarab.com 
Tensions within Three Iraqi poli…
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). China sends remote-sensing satellite into orbit. ecns.cn China put a remote-sensing satellite into orbit on Tuesday via a Long March 4B carrier rocket, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
(2025-12-10). Ex-Herzog ally: If president caves in and pardons Netanyahu, I will reveal embarrassing details about their relationship. haaretz.com Moti Sender, an Israeli businessman who formerly mediated between Herzog and Netanyahu in their attempts to form a unity government, alleges that the two had understandings before Herzog was elected president…
(2025-12-10). Six Myths About Rural America: How Conventional Wisdom Gets It Wrong. portside.org Six Myths About Rural America: How Conventional Wisdom Gets It Wrong |
(2025-12-10). An Israeli plea to the press: Stop indulging the far outbursts. haaretz.com If we stop rewarding the extremists' provocations in the press, they lose their power, and the public conversation can remain focused on substance over spectacle…
(2025-12-10). The next wars are always here. nationofchange.org Because the next wars were always here, looming. We just need the clarity to see them and the force to stop them before they begin.
(2010-12-25). Pakistan U19 departs for Dubai to feature in ACC Asia Cup. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan U19 departed from Karachi to Dubai to take part in the eight-team ACC U19 Asia Cup, scheduled from 12 to 21 December. Pakistan, placed in Group 'A', will play their opening match against Malaysia at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai on Friday, 12 December. | Pakistan's second match in the tournament will be against India at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday, 14 December, while their third fixture will be against the UAE on Tuesday, 16 December, also at the ICC Academy Ground. | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka are part of Group 'B'. | As per the tournament format, the top two sides from each grou…
(2025-12-10). From Chaos to Confidence: Future Proofing Pune and PCMC's Real Estate Story. ummid.com Making Pune and PCMC future-ready depends on strong political leadership and will, and the infrastructure story must go from plans on paper to on-ground action.
(2025-12-10). China to start prototype development of new cargo spacecraft in 2026. ecns.cn A prototype of the Qingzhou cargo spacecraft.Meanwhile, external payloads and space-exposure experiments can be mounted on the open section to maximize transport efficiency."ÄÄ"ÄÄAs China's space station enters its application and development stage, demand for diverse cargo transportation is rising.
(2025-12-10). What attracts global merchants to Yiwu the most. ecns.cn What attracts global merchants to Yiwu the most? It's not only the tangible advantages of good prices and high quality, but also the convenience of one-stop shopping! Yiwu is attracting fans worldwide and becomes a treasure trove that every merchant would definitely recommend.
(2025-12-10). Branding That Stands Out: How Unique Moving Companies Are Redefining Customer Experience in Dallas. moguldom.com When most people think of moving companies, they picture standard white vans, generic logos, and a transactional process that's functional but uninspiring. In Dallas, however, a new wave of movers is transforming this image by embracing strong branding, distinctive identities, and customer-centric experiences. These companies are not just transporting belongings—they're redefining what it means to …
(2025-12-10). The former Israeli spies overseeing U.S. government cyber security. strategic-culture.su By Nate BEAR: | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | A company with deep ties to Israeli intelligence oversees cyber securit…
(2025-12-10). Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Belarusian National Technical University. eng.belta.by The head of state noted that the university, established during the period of Soviet industrialization, made a significant contribution to the development of the nation's industry.
(2025-12-10). Will Nursing Home Chain Be Off the Hook for Paying Injury and Death Settlements? truthout.org Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) is set to reintroduce the Corporate Crimes in Health Care Act — legislation that authorizes criminal and civil penalties for private equity owners of healthcare organizations when their actions cause the injury or death of patients under their care. It is the toughest legislation to date designed to curb the worst excesses of Wall Street owners in healthcare. |
(2025-12-10). IRGC seizes fuel smuggling ship in Persian Gulf. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The IRGC Navy, has said it has seized a foreign vessel in the Persian for smuggling fuel and transferred it to Iran's southern ports.
(2025-12-10). Fans in disbelief as Ronaldo announces investment in Perplexity AI. ummid.com Fans have been in disbelief, as well as exited and thrilled, as football legend and Portugal National Football Team Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo who also leads Saudi FC Al-Nassr, announces investment in Perplexity AI.
(2025-12-10). 'Gezhi Town' tops 100 million yuan at Chinese box office on opening day. ecns.cn The highly anticipated film "Gezhi Town" surpassed 100 million yuan (about $14.14 million) at the Chinese box office in just 15 hours after its premiere on Saturday. It marks the strongest opening-day performance for a domestic film since late September, shattering various cinematic records.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Lavrov's chilling warning in English: Russia threatens Europe as Trump arm-twists NATO into line. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stark warning to Europe, suggesting that any further escalation, NATO expansion, or Western involvement in the Ukraine war could trigger grave consequences for European security. Lavrov's remarks come as President Trump is pressuring NATO members to fall in line on defence spending and strategy, tightening US control over the alliance and deepening fears of a harder East—West confrontation on the continent.
(2025-12-10). Iranian FM calls for broader cooperation with Armenia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the need to utilize all available capacities to strengthen Iran's cooperation with Armenia across diverse sectors.
(2025-12-10). Changing the climate in the Liberal Party. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest local headlines from WHYY…
(2010-12-25). Sydney Sixers unveil unique jersey number for Babar Azam. tribune.com.pk 
The Sydney Sixers have revealed a distinctive twist on Babar Azam's iconic jersey number, adding an extra layer of excitement ahead of the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). | The franchise announced the move on Tuesday through its social media platforms, showcasing the star Pakistan batter at the historic Sydney Cricket Ground. | While Babar is widely associated with the number 56, the Sixers introduced a creative variation — the 30-year-old will sport 056 this season. | Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, meanwhile, will continue wearing the classic 56. The franchise framed the decision as a light…
(2025-12-10). Algeria Hosts Conference On The Crimes Of Colonialism In Africa. popularresistance.org On December 1, 2025, African leaders, diplomats, and scholars gathered in Algiers, Algeria for a conference on the crimes of colonialism in Africa. Dubbed, The International Conference on Colonial Crimes in Africa: Towards Correcting Historical Injustices by Criminalizing Colonialism, the event occurred under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and culminated in the drafting and adoption of the Algiers Declaration. The statement consolidates decades of reparations and anti-colonial advocacy into a coherent continental position.
(2025-12-10). Trump, Infantino, and the FIFA Peace Prize. dissidentvoice.org He craves it, and, to some extent, his desire was satisfied. President Donald Trump did get a peace prize. Not the peace prize picked out by self-important Norwegian non-entities, but the inaugural curiosity of FIFA, an organisation famed for opacity, corruption and graft. What the critics missed in all of this was its sheer appositeness. …
(2025-12-10). 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?
(2025-12-10). Fitchburg, WI, December 16, 2025: Starbucks Workers STRIKE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). West Bank journalists persevere to be the "voice of our people" electronicintifada.net Israel has aggressively moved to further fragment the occupied West Bank. Caught between the military, settlers and a hostile PA, reporters feel the brunt.
(2025-12-10). 'Frugal AI': This is how MENA can catch up to global tech race. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). Speaker blasts Lammy for failing to respond over hunger strikers. thecanary.co Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle has carpeted David Lammy. The justice secretary has failed to respond to a request for a meeting with MPs to discuss the hunger strikers. John McDonnell MP raised a point of order in the Houses of Parliament at 12.36pm today (10 December). He stated: I don't like […] | By
(2025-12-10). Bulgarian court rejects Lebanon's extradition request over Beirut blast. aljazeera.com No senior figure has been held accountable since the devastating explosion more than five years ago.
(2025-12-10). Simple Decor Changes That Boost Focus and Creativity. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — This article explains how small decor changes can transform a chaotic home office into a space that supports focus and creativity.
(2025-12-10). China tops ISSF final with Jiang Yiting's skeet victory. ecns.cn Doha hosted the ISSF World Cup Final, where Chinese shooters delivered another strong performance and finished the competition atop the medal table.
(2025-12-10). Egypt teammates rally behind unsettled Salah before AFCON. newarab.com 
While the future of The record seven-time continental champions are in Group B with Angola,
(2025-12-10). This Pop-Up Is Reviving OG Filipino-Style Clay Pot-Baked Coconut Rice Cakes. lataco.com Otto Markel is tradition-obsessed. He soaks the rice, and eventually plans to cook it over live fire, evoking the communal feel of Christmas midnight mass in the Philippines, where bibingka is traditionally prepared and enjoyed outside the church.
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Iran-Russia security intertwined each other: Lawmaker. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — A member of the Iranian Parliament has said that the security of Iran and Russia is intertwined, noting that West's hostile steps have further increased the significance of developing the bilateral ties between two nations.
(2025-12-10). Can Smart Greenhouses Bring Back Food Production In Cities? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) Sydney, like many other Australian cities, has a long history of urban farming. Market gardens, oyster fisheries and wineries on urban fringe once supplied fresh food to …
(2025-12-10). Israel prepared to deal with electoral influence campaigns. Chaos will ensue. haaretz.com There is no country in the world without online influence campaigns, and Israel is not doing enough to address domestic influence actors. With the government going full steam ahead with the judicial coup, there is little chance any 2026 electoral result will go uncontested…
(2025-12-10). First autumn snowfall blankets Zanjan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The city of Zanjan experienced its first snowfall of the autumn season this year which covered the city in white and transformed its urban landscape.
(2025-12-10). Obscure 9/11 Rule Lets ICE Keep Immigrants Detained After They're Granted Bond. truthout.org When Juan was granted bond on August 6, it looked as if he would soon be freed from a Brooklyn immigration jail to return to his 6-year-old daughter, 10-month-old son, his partner, and his job at a grocery store. Since he has no criminal record and support from his church, employer and family, the Colombian native was required to post only the minimum bond: $1,500. |
(2025-12-10). Madison, January 24, 2026: Protecting Immigrants at Work Training. wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Trump's Security Strategy: A delusional blueprint for disaster. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). Bearded Ladies Cabaret returns to Philly's Wanamaker Building to close out its fall series. whyy.org 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? While the former Macy's department store in Philadelphia closed last spring, the Wanamaker Building's holiday vibe has returned with a light show, a vendor market and the "Dickens Village" Christmas tableau. | Off the beaten path is Greek Hall on the third floor, a room formerly inaccessible to the public. There, Rose Jarboe stands dressed as a troll, beckoning people into her Island of Misfits. | "Please, misfits of the island and people who lost their way out of Dickens Vi…
(2025-12-10). Nvidia Develops Location-Tracking Tech to Combat AI Chip Smuggling. moderndiplomacy.eu Nvidia has quietly developed new location verification technology for its AI chips, aiming to help prevent the smuggling of advanced processors into countries where their export is restricted, including China. The feature, still unreleased, would come as an optional software update and relies on the confidential-computing capabilities already built into Nvidia's GPUs. Using communication delays …
(2025-12-10). Hebei man sentenced to death for murdering his wife. ecns.cn The Cangzhou Intermediate People's Court sentenced a man to death on Tuesday for murdering his wife in Mengcun Hui autonomous county of Cangzhou, Hebei province, and sentenced his mother to a prison term for helping cover up the crime, according to a report by China Central Television.
(2025-12-10). Former Chinese finance executive executed for taking $152 million in bribes. ecns.cn A court in Tianjin on Tuesday executed Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings Ltd., after convicting him of taking about 1.108 billion yuan ($152 million) in bribes.
(2025-12-10). Not just Sally Rooney: 10 acclaimed new books Israelis get to read in Hebrew. haaretz.com The literary boycott of Israel started immediately after October 7, and no one knows if and when it will end…
(2025-12-10). Govt blinks on compulsory pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government has revoked the DoT directive to smartphone makers mandating pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi app in all the communication devices manufactured by them.
(2025-12-10). 'If Nigel Farage's Racism Is Forgotten It Will Give Him Permission for Far Worse'. bylinetimes.com I've held back from commenting on the revelations about Nigel Farage's past racism. Not because the story shocked me. For many in this country, it merely confirms what we've suspected for years. But some will be hearing these allegations for the first time, and it's to you that I want to speak. | Over the past weeks we've seen a
(2025-12-10). Holy Kaaba Space, Jupiter Moments. ummid.com Holy Kaaba in Makkah al Mukarramah in the last week was in news for reasons other than the Holy Site's religious significance.
(2025-12-10). Radar Tensions: US Criticizes China Amid Rising East Asian Discord. devdiscourse.com The United States has, for the first time, criticized China's action of targeting radars at Japanese military aircraft during a recent training exercise, heightening tensions between the Asian neighbors. The incident occurred near Japan's Okinawa islands and was followed by differing accounts from both countries, amidst increasing regional discord.
(2025-12-10). Anti-genocide activists' trial exposes Starmer collusion with Israel. thecanary.co The trial of six anti-genocide activists in London has once again exposed close coordination between the Starmer regime and the organs of the illegitimate state of Israel. The trial of Palestine Action activists known as the 'Filton 24′ has revealed that Israeli-owned arms company Elbit had access to evidence the activists' defence barristers did not. […] | By
(2025-12-10). Zelensky Says Ukraine Has No Immediate Chance To Join NATO. menafn.com (MENAFN – Khaama Press) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged that his country currently has no chance of joining NATO, citing opposition from multiple nations and Russia's staunch …
(2025-12-10). MPs from Belarus' Brest Oblast, Anhui Province sign MoC. eng.belta.by The Brest Oblast Council of Deputies signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Standing Committee of the Anhui Provincial People's Congress on 10 December, BelTA learned from the Brest Oblast Executive Committee.
(2025-12-10). UK Office of Budget Responsibility's Latest Climate Fear Mongering Claims Based on Junk Findings From Retracted Nature Paper. wattsupwiththat.com The Nature retraction has been long (too long!) in coming since it has been obvious for some time that the paper was riddled with fatal flaws. The authors had admitted that the errors were too substantial for a correction.
(2025-12-10). Zelensky admits Ukraine has no chance of joining NATO for now. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged that Kyiv currently has no pathway into NATO, citing a lack of support from the United States and several other member states.
(2025-12-10). Madison, December 11, 2025: Starbucks Workers United STRIKE! wibailoutpeople.org 
(2025-12-10). New transport links to open remote Xinjiang village to tourism. ecns.cn The secluded beauty of a remote village in Hejing county of the Bayingolin Mongolian autonomous prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, will become more accessible next year with the completion of a new highway and expressway.
(2025-12-10). Palestine, Syria reach 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals. ummid.com Palestine and Syria have reached the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup Quarter Finals knocking out Asian Champions Qatar and 2021 Runners up Tunisia in an extraordinary display of sports skills and performance.
(2025-12-10). Deepavali Shines Bright: India's Festival of Lights Joins UNESCO's Intangible Heritage. devdiscourse.com Deepavali, the iconic festival of lights, has achieved a significant milestone by being added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, sparking widespread celebrations. The announcement was made during a vital UNESCO meeting held at the historic Red Fort in Delhi.
(2025-12-10). Masked neo-Nazis march through Arkansas community. aljazeera.com Residents in Little Rock, Arkansas were outraged when masked neo-Nazis marched through their community.
(2025-12-10). Iran-Russia hold 6th Provincial Cooperation Committee meeting. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — The sixth meeting of the Iran-Russia Provincial Cooperation Committee was held in Moscow and discussed mechanisms to strengthen economic and regional ties.
(2025-12-10). Building trades of a new type? LEGO brick specialists need a union. peoplesworld.org 
RELATED STORY: Brick by brick, LEGO tears down unionization effort at Downtown Disney store We hope you appreciated this article. At People's World, we believe news and information should be free and accessible to all, but we need your help. Our journalism is free of corporate influence and paywalls because we are totally reader-supported. Only you, …
(2025-12-10). Tehran talks: What does Iran-China-Saudi meeting signal? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — A high-level trilateral meeting in Tehran brought together Iran, Saudi Arabia, and China to follow up on the Beijing Agreement, highlighting efforts to advance diplomacy beyond traditional Western-led frameworks.
(2025-12-10). Rising Tide challenges Labor's deficient nature laws. greenleft.org.au Rising Tide challenges Labor's deficient nature laws | Pip Hinman |
(2025-12-10). Iranian Para powerlifter Pouladi celebrates gold at AYPG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iranian para powerlifter Zahra Pouladi won gold medal on Wednesday at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games (AYPG).
(2025-12-10). Steps Toward a Trump Dictatorship? counterpunch.org 
Thank you, Ken Klippenstein. Kippenstein's recent discussions of Att. Gen. Pam Bondi's Memo "Ending Political Violence Against ICE" and Pres. Donald Trump's National Security Presidential Memo/NSPM-7, "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized" — as well as his presentation on Democracy Now! — makes it frightening clear that the "legal" framework of a Trump dictatorship is being put in place. The Bondi memo
(2025-12-10). EU Sets Binding Climate Target: A 90% Emissions Cut by 2040. devdiscourse.com The European Union made a significant stride on Wednesday by establishing a legally binding target to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 90% from 1990 levels by 2040. The decision, however, incorporates the purchase of foreign carbon credits to cover 5% of the required cuts, a move falling short of initial plans.
(2025-12-10). Kyagulanyi Says He Has Faced Targeted Intimidation By Security. plusnews.ug 
National Unity Platform (NUP) Presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, has attacked the security in Fort Portal City for blocking him while heading to a scheduled campaign venue in Kyenjojo. He said such operations were intended to intimidate voters and create an impression that NUP lacks support across the country. On Tuesday, Kyagulanyi began …
(2025-12-10). Global Sumud Flotilla activist: 'Keep strengthening the Palestine solidarity movement'. greenleft.org.au Global Sumud Flotilla activist: 'Keep strengthening the Palestine solidarity movement' | Susan Price |
(2025-12-10). Australia's Electricity Future. wattsupwiththat.com The climate scare is failing fast, but the damage it has done could take a long time and a lot of money to fix.
(2025-12-10). DOE, UNEP discuss environmental challenges at UNEA-7. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), and Inger Andersen, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), have discussed environmental challenges in the country.
(2025-12-10). Pearl Bank launches Pearl Santa to celebrate festive season with customers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pearl Bank (formerly PostBank Uganda) has launched a festive campaign dubbed "Pearl Santa", an initiative to celebrate its customers across select branches countrywide. There will be surprise visits from Pearl Santa, who will share the joy of the Christmas spirit. Pearl Santa will visit select branches from December 9 …
(2025-12-10). Global Research's Year-End Fundraising. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Global Research is a registered non-profit, independent research and media organization based in Quebec, Canada. | Since September 2001, we have established an extensive
(2025-12-10). Lebanon and Israel: Will direct talks change the status quo. newarab.com 
A small convoy of motorcycles paraded through the southern suburbs of Beirut in early December, its riders blasting 'resistance' songs and proudly displaying The demonstration came in the wake of Lebanon appointing
(2025-12-10). Oldest evidence of deliberate fire use found in England. aljazeera.com Experts suggest humans made fire 350,000 years earlier than previously thought, scientists say.
(2025-12-10). 19 dead, 16 injured after 2 buildings collapse in Morocco. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Two four-story buildings collapsed overnight in the Moroccan city of Fez, killing 19 people in the second fatal collapse there this year, authorities said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-10). When Elephants Trample Your Farm, Who Do You Call? grist.org When Krithi Karanth walks into a forest village in the shadow of India's Bandipur National Park, she is often greeted by farmers with cell phones in hand — ready to report video of a night-time encounter with an elephant herd, or the fresh tracks of a leopard that passed behind their homes. | They are dispatches from the frontlines of some of the world's most intense wildlife interactions. In the rolling green hills of India's Western Ghats, survival depends on co-existing with high-density populations of some of the planet's most imperiled species. That can come at a cost: Wild elephant herds can damage…
(2025-12-10). Poll: Voters Say Billionaires Pay Too Little in Taxes, Back Action on Inequality. truthout.org A new Economist/YouGov poll published this week indicates that a majority of Americans are supportive of higher taxes on the rich, and believe that the federal government has an obligation to address wealth inequality. Asked whether they think billionaires in the U.S. are taxed either too much or too little, 61 percent said billionaires' tax rates were either "somewhat too low" or "much too… |
(2010-12-25). Pakistan, UK hold first development dialogue in 8 years amid record £5.5bn trade. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb and the United Kingdom's Minister for Development, Baroness Chapman, held the first federal-level Pakistan—UK development talks in eight years on Wednesday, discussing economic cooperation and Pakistan's structural reform agenda. | The meeting was also attended by British High Commissioner Jane Marriott. Chapman's visit comes at a time when UK—Pakistan bilateral trade has crossed £5.5 billion for the first time, with more than 200 British companies currently operating in Pakistan. Officials said the revival of ministerial-level dialogue underscore…
(2025-12-10). Inside Oakland's Campaign To End Military Shipments To Israel. popularresistance.org Talia Rose starts their shift at Oakland International Airport (OAK) at 3: 00 a.m., unloading same-day packages from UPS planes. Across the tarmac, they watch FedEx planes come and go. "I never had any idea what the hell is on those planes besides big metal containers that carry packages," Rose said. | But that would change in August, when Rose attended a local organizing forum where a member of the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) presented a soon-to-be-public report titled "Exposing Oakland's Military Cargo Shipments to Israel."
(2025-12-10). Huawei's smart car alliance to build unified ecosystem. ecns.cn The Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance, which consists of five car marques Huawei has built with Chinese carmakers, announced on Tuesday to unify standards and pool resources to further consolidate their established position in China's NEV market.
(2025-12-10). Oil-rich UAE turns to AI to grease economy. geo.tv 
(2025-12-10). Ecuador agrees to pay Chevron after tribunal ruling as Amazon communities condemn 'defeat for justice'. nationofchange.org Ecuador's plan to send $220 million to Chevron under an ISDS award draws fierce backlash from Indigenous groups, human rights advocates, and lawyers who say the ruling rewards corporate pollution.
(2025-12-10). PRAU Lifetime Achievement Award for Sarah Kagingo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) last Thursday handed a Lifetime Achievement Award to renowned strategic and corporate communication professional Sarah Kagingo in recognition of her decades-long contribution to advancing excellence in public relations, strategic communication, and reputation management in Uganda. A respected communication strategist, founder and chief executive officer of …
(2025-12-10). Belarus industry minister meets Iran 1st VP Aref in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Industry Minister of the Republic of Belarus Andrei Kuznetsov met and held talks with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref in Tehran on Tuesday night.
(2025-12-10). Russia and ASEAN: Markets, Multilateralism, and a Third Way. infobrics.org Russia is attempting to tap ASEAN's demand for diversified partnerships, positioning itself as a strategic economic and security partner by expanding trade ties, multilateral linkages, and defence cooperation…
(2025-12-10). Uvira City Falls Under M23/AFC Control. plusnews.ug 
Uvira, a major city in South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen to the March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels after more than a week of intense fighting. The clashes between M23 and the FARDC, backed by coalition forces, resumed on December 1, 2025, across several fronts in South Kivu. The …
(2025-12-10). Pezeshkian stresses stepped-up trade with Kazakhstan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said before leaving for Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan Wednesday that the trade level between Iran and its northern neighbors is low, stressing intensified efforts to boost those commercial ties.
(2025-12-10). WHYY Newscast for Wednesday 11:00 a.m. whyy.org The latest and local headlines from WHYY.
(2025-12-10). Cold wave to sweep across China. ecns.cn A cold snap will hit large swaths of China from Wednesday to Saturday, leading to temperature drops, gales and snow, the National Meteorological Center (NMC) said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-10). Obama-era DEA officer indicted for drug cartel links: just tip of iceberg. infobrics.org From a former DEA top official accused of laundering cartel money to high-profile presidential pardons, a disturbing pattern emerges in US drug policy. Across administrations, political protection and selective enforcement appear to shape the "war on drugs". Slogan aside, intelligence ties, elite networks, and the deep politics of narco-economics intersect.
(2025-12-10). Turkey in Talks to Rejoin US F-35 Fighter Jet Programme. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.S. and Turkey are discussing Ankara's potential return to the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet programme, from which it was removed in 2020 due to Turkey's acquisition of Russian S-400 air defense systems. The removal was accompanied by U.S. sanctions, which Ankara has long called unjust. Why It MattersRejoining the F-35 programme would restore …
(2025-12-10). Southern uprising: A power shift that could redraw Yemen's map. newarab.com 
Yemen's fragile state of The
(2025-12-10). 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).
(2025-12-10). Madison, December 11, 2025: State Workers Rally! Fund the Raises! wibailoutpeople.org 
JCOER: Finish the Job, Fund the Raises!, is on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 05 PM. Here are the event details: | JCOER: Finish the Job, Fund the Raises! | Start: Thursday, December 11, 2025 5: 00 PM | Wisconsin State Capitol, State Street Side | 2 E Main St | Madison, WI 53216…
(2025-12-10). On cam: Putin seizes moment with nuclear offer while Trump trade deal with Indonesia falls apart. hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to help Indonesia develop civilian nuclear energy, offering Russian technology and cooperation as Jakarta looks to diversify its power mix and support industrial growth. The offer fits Moscow's wider strategy of using nuclear projects to deepen ties in the Global South, while giving Indonesia another option beyond Western and East Asian partners for long-term energy security….
(2025-12-10). US revokes 85,000 visas since January amid massive immigration and security crackdown. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that it has revoked 85,000 visas since January, highlighting how quickly the Trump administration is tightening immigration enforcement and national-security checks. | In a post on X, the department wrote: "85,000 visa revocations since January. President Trump and Secretary Rubio follow one simple mandate, and they won't stop anytime soon."
(2025-12-10). In battles with Cambodia, Israeli weapons help Thailand achieve superiority. haaretz.com From light weapons to aerial defense systems, the Thai army is equipped with many munitions made by Israel's defense industry, along with other advanced systems made in China and the West. This gives Thailand a strong advantage over Cambodia, on land in the air and at sea…
(2025-12-10). Brest Oblast, Chinese company may launch hoisting-transport equipment production. eng.belta.by Brest Oblast and Anhui Province have maintained twinning relations since September 2017. The first steps were taken in the field of education.
(2025-12-10). Iran eager to enhance economic, industrial coop. with Belarus. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that the country is keen to enhance trade, economic, and industrial interaction with the Republic of Belarus.
(2025-12-10). New Book: Palantir Helped Israel Carry Out Its Pager Attack in Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Technology developed by the US firm Palantir was deployed by the Israeli military during its attacks on Lebanon in 2024, including the infamous pager attack, which Israel has nicknamed "Operation Grim Beeper," according to a new book. The book, a biography of Palantir co-founder and CEO Alex Karp, titled The Philosopher in the Valley: Alex …
(2025-12-10). Trump's Civilization Rodeo. newarab.com 
The New Arab/Al-Araby Al-Jadeed Cartoon of the Day by Palestinian-Jordanian editorial cartoonist Emad Hajjaj.
(2025-12-10). Maharashtra Local Body Election 2025: Counting of Votes Deferred. ummid.com Polling was held in as many as 244 civic bodies of Maharashtra Tuesday December 02, 2025, however the vote count scheduled to be held on Wednesday has been deferred.
(2025-12-10). Para powerlifters start on a high note: 2025 AYPG. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Three Iranian para powerlifters won gold medals on Wednesday at the 2025 Asian Youth Para Games.
(2025-12-10). Hezbollah's role in Syria: 10 years that reshaped West Asia. tehrantimes.com BEIRUT — On the first anniversary of Syria's collapse, Hezbollah's intervention stands as one of the most consequential, and persistently distorted, events in contemporary regional history.
(2025-12-10). Suspect in custody after student killed in Kentucky uni. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) — A student has died and another is stable but critical after a shooting at Kentucky State University (KSU), local US officials said on Wednesday.
(2025-12-10). China to drive high-quality development of retail sector over next 5 years. ecns.cn In its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), China will position the retail sector as a pivotal force in building a robust domestic demand system, steering it toward a quality-oriented and services-oriented model for high-quality development, a commerce official said on Tuesday.
(2025-12-10). DWP Christmas bonus would just say buy you a turkey but it should be much higher. thecanary.co The Department of Works and Pensions (DWP) will be giving benefits claimants the £10 Christmas 'bonus' again this week. The woefully low yearly payment feels like even more of an insult in a year full of hate levelled at disabled benefits claimants. And it definitely won't help towards the cost of a Christmas dinner. Each […] | By
(2025-12-10). CAIR plans lawsuit against DeSantis for 'terror' designation. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). UK Launches Game-Changing Reforms Climate Pact with Pakistan. thinktank.pk In a historic move — the first bilateral development ministerial talks in eight years — the United Kingdom is resetting its relationship with Pakistan, moving decisively from traditional donor-recipient dynamics to a genuine two-way investment and expertise-sharing partnership. Baroness Chapman, the UK's Minister of State for Development, arrived in Islamabad this week to launch what …
(2025-12-10). How An Incarcerated Activist Transformed a Fellow Resident Into Activism. scheerpost.com Editor's Note: This is a two-part story — first the activist speaks, and then his student follows. PART I: The Teacher, By Kevin Cooper STOCKTON, CA. — I arrived at the California Health Care Facility at Stockton Prison on May 23, 2024, after being transferred from San Quentin prison's death row, which was dismantled by …
(2025-12-10). DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng, 'deep diver' Du Mengran named to Nature's 2025 influential list. ecns.cn Liang Wenfeng, founder of the Chinese AI firm DeepSeek, and Chinese geoscientist Du Mengran have been selected for the journal Nature's annual "Nature's 10" list, which highlights ten people at the heart of some of the biggest science stories of 2025.
(2025-12-10). Study Reveals High Rates of Uncontrolled Asthma Among Kampala Adolescents. plusnews.ug 
A new study by researchers at Makerere University Lung Institute has found that 82 percent of adolescents aged 12—19 in Kampala are living with uncontrolled asthma, raising serious concerns about respiratory health in Uganda's rapidly urbanizing capital. Published in the scientific journal BMC Pediatrics (2025), the study involved 263 adolescents from 17 secondary schools, all …
(2025-12-10). At least 19 killed in collapse of two buildings in Morocco's Fez. newarab.com 
At least 19 people were killed and 16 injured early on Wednesday by the collapse of two buildings in Local authorities in the Fez prefecture reported two adjacent four-storey
(2025-12-10). Trump's immigration policy: Global threats and domestic messaging. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN – In 2017, President Donald Trump's immigration agenda marked a turning point in U.S. policy—delivering a jarring shock through travel bans, stricter border enforcement, and steep refugee limits. His most recent announcement in late 2025, declaring a "permanent pause" on migration from so-called Third World countries, represents the most radical extension of this trajectory so far.
(2025-12-10). ICE Arrests Observer, Maces Press Detains People as Agents are Confronted Across Minneapolis. unicornriot.ninja 
(2025-12-10). DTB and Furaha Finserve partner to support children in school through affordable financing. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Uganda, a leading financial institution in Uganda, has announced a new partnership with Furaha Finserve Uganda Limited aimed at easing the burden of school fees for families across the country. The collaboration introduces the DTB—Furaha School Fees Loan, a digital financing solution that gives …
(2025-12-10). Why the Global South is embracing Chinese AI. scmp.com The global artificial intelligence community's attention was recently focused on DeepSeek's latest open-source model, Math-V2, the first open-source AI model to score a gold medal-level performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad. But while California might hone in on the test scores, Jakarta and Nairobi are looking at something else entirely. | For the Global South, the critical question is more likely to be whether that reasoning capability can optimise fertiliser distribution in a…
(2025-12-10). Havana Prepares for Taekwondo Open Festival. radiohc.cu Havana, December 9 (RHC) — The 2025 Taekwondo Open Festival will bring together athletes from Cuba, Costa Rica and Mexico from this Wednesday until December 14 at the Sports City Coliseum, as confirmed by the president of the Cuban Taekwondo Federation, Iván Fernández. | The competition is part of the Córdova Cardín Cups, held annually in December, and is organized by the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation (INDER) and the Cubadeportes S.A. Mercantile Company, with sponsorship from other entities. | The program includes kyorugi, poomsae, TK3, and parataekwondo in cadet, junior, an…
(2025-12-10). Israeli FM Says Syria Deal Farther Away as Diaspora Minister Declares War 'Inevitable'. news.antiwar.com In mid-November, it was being reported that Israel-Syria talks were slowing to an impasse over Israel's insistence that it wouldn't withdraw its troops from the demilitarized zone between Syria and the occupied Golan Heights. Israel invaded the demilitarized zone in December of 2024, and last week, Prime Minister Netanyahu said a deal was possible, but conditional …
(2025-12-10). Global System 'Rigged for the Wealthy' Delivers World With 'More Billionaires Than Ever'. scheerpost.com By Jon Queally Republished from Common Dreams A new assessment by the international wealth management giant UBS this week shows that the number of billionaires in the world has reached new heights and that the acceleration of inherited wealth represents a new chapter for the ultra-rich in the 21st Century. The latest UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report, unveiled …
(2025-12-10). EXCLUSIVE! GC Mayor makes millions selling Bowls Club to Chinese developers. independentaustralia.net 
(2025-12-10). Vodacom snaps up 20% more of Safaricom in $2.1bn deal. independent.co.ug 
The South African telco will own 55% of Safaricom after buying further stakes from the Kenyan government and parent Vodafone Nairobi, Kenya | DAVID THOMAS | South Africa's Vodacom Group is to acquire 15% of Kenya's Safaricom from the Kenyan government and an additional 5% from parent company Vodafone in a deal that takes its …
(2025-12-10). Israeli Tanks Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com In yet another incident of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon finding themselves a target of the Israeli military, the UNIFIL reported yesterday that an Israeli Merkava tank fired on a UNIFIL patrol near the border village of Sarda. The patrol reported a burst of machine gun fire from the tank fired directly at them, and four …
(2025-12-10). Badenoch's DWP plans are as evil as Labour's she's just not hiding it. thecanary.co Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch has unveiled that the Conservatives have a plan for benefits claimants to be administered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Spoiler, it involves slashing support and demonising disabled people even further. Speaking at a press conference yesterday (Tuesday 9 December 2025), Badenoch said that herself and three […] | By
(2025-12-10). United in Heart | A symbol of unity on Chang'an Avenue — Why it's called the 'home of the ethnic groups'. ecns.cn The central exhibition hall extends northward, with white glazed tiles lining its exterior and vibrant peacock-blue glazed tiles adorning its flying eaves and golden rooftop—a structure rich in elements of traditional Chinese architecture.
(2025-12-10). Trump launches Hall of Shame to target media allegedly spreading fake news. infobrics.org EU fines X $140 million, sparking angry reactions in the US.
(2025-12-10). Lebanese FM Raggi turns down Iranian invite to Tehran. newarab.com 
Lebanese Foreign Minister Under heavy US pressure and fears of expanded
(2025-12-10). As UN Grows Its Nairobi Hub, Rights Experts Criticize Repression in Kenya. passblue.com 
NAIROBI, Kenya — The United Nations is expanding its hub here in Kenya's capital with a nearly $340 million construction project, even as UN human rights experts warn that the country is sliding into a pattern of repression. The UN Office at Nairobi (UNON), the Secretariat's largest investment in Africa and the global South beyond …
(2025-12-10). El Palestino: More than a Club. aljazeera.com Chile's Palestino FC, where football, identity and resistance unite in a powerful act of Palestinian representation.
(2025-12-10). Philly Mayor Parker's $2B housing plan. whyy.org The mayor comes into Studio 2 to talk about her $2 billion housing plan that receives pushback in city council around who should be eligible.
(2025-12-10). Thailand-Cambodia conflict: From F‚Äë16s to T‚Äë55s… What you need to know about the weapons at play. hindustantimes.com Thailand has escalated its clashes with Cambodia by using both Swedish-made Gripen fighters and US-made F‚Äë16s for precision strikes on alleged Cambodian BM‚Äë21 rocket positions and a military‚Äëused casino complex near the disputed border. The Royal Thai Air Force is showcasing a dual‚Äëfighter doctrine in which its advanced Gripen fleet, with long‚Äërange sensors and weapons, works alongside battle‚Äëproven F‚Äë16s, while Cambodia is reportedly moving Soviet‚Äëera T‚Äë…
(2025-12-10). Sudanese military plane crashes, killing all crew members. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). Shenzhou XXI astronauts conduct first spacewalk, install debris shields. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XXI crew aboard China's Tiangong space station conducted their first spacewalk on Tuesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2025-12-10). Museveni directs Minister Magyezi to sort PDM issues in Kyenjojo. independent.co.ug 
Kyenjojo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has directed Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi to urgently address concerns regarding the distribution and management of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Kyenjojo District. The directive follows reports of mismanagement and discriminatory practices in the allocation of funds, which were intended to support local wealth …
(2025-12-10). UN rights office in 'survival mode' amid deep funding cuts. aljazeera.com The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the shortfall has already led to 300 job losses.
(2025-12-10). Democracy Now! 2025-12-10 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 10, 2025; Will the International Community Act? Preschool Massacre & "Large Piles of Bodies" in Sudan; "Torture & Enforced Disappearances" at Florida's ICE Jails "Alligator Alcatraz" & Krome; Trump Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt's Nephew's Mother Released from ICE Jail, Faces Deportation; Despite Judge's Order, ICE Deports Shackled Babson College Freshman, Harasses Her Family in Texas; What Activists Can Learn from Rosa Parks on the 70th Anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott | Headlines for December 10, 2025; Will the International Co…
(2025-12-10). South Philly's Bellwether District has its first tenant. Here's what to know about DrinkPAK. whyy.org Have a question about Philly's neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! A canned drink manufacturer is the first business planning to replace the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery on the sprawling, largely empty tract of land that stretches along the Schuylkill River in South Philadelphia. | Developer HRP Group announced
(2025-12-10). Samsung Unpacks Galaxy Z TriFold: What's New? ummid.com Samsung Electronics Tuesday unpacked Galaxy Z TriFold – its first three fold smartphone powered by new features to fill the gaps in AI era.
(2025-12-10). Trump's attacks on Biden's Inflation Reduction Act bring suffering in Coal Country. peoplesworld.org 
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.—Appalachian coal country was making strides towards becoming a new industrial hub for long-term economic, climate, and social resilience. That is, until Trump crippled the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and gutted the Environmental Protection Agency. Even though it might have failed to deliver on all the promises of a Green New Deal, the IRA—President …
(2025-12-10). 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.
(2025-12-10). Canadian entrepreneur: childhood dreams meet a vibrant, warm China | My Story with Chinese Modernization. ecns.cn Neil Labatt has lived more than one life — once a professional athlete on the ice rink, now a globe-trotting entrepreneur. As a child, digging in the backyard, he told his father, "I'm trying to dig a tunnel to China."
(2025-12-10). Cuba Advances in the World Boxing Championship. radiohc.cu Havana, December 9 (RHC) — With a fury that exceeded all predictions, Cuban boxer Giorvis Salfrán opened the day in Dubai with a resounding victory that further elevated his squad's perfect record in the IBA World Championship. | The 51kg boxer unleashed a technical and emotional storm on Spain's Salvador Molina, bronze medalist in Tashkent 2023, whom he dismantled by RSC in the first round after an explosive combination that forced the protective count and anticipated an inevitable end. | His final, precise, and ferocious attack prompted the referee to halt the punishment. | For Salfrán, runner-up at the 20…
(2025-12-10). Why are developing economies pursuing small modular reactors? onlineopinion.com.au Resurgence of nuclear generated electricity is occurring in South Africa to serve over 565 million Sub-Saharan Africans lacking electricity access.
(2025-12-10). Equestrian tourism offers development potential for North Khorasan. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN—Equestrian tourism, also known as horse tourism, is a form of diversification of the tourism products of North Khorasan province and is one of the attractive and growing branches.
(2025-12-10). Nearly 100 Palestinians detained in Israel's West Bank raids. newarab.com 
(2025-12-10). thrilling How Israel received prisoners of war from the War of Independence. haaretz.com Hundreds of Israelis have returned from captivity over the years. A look back at Haaretz's coverage of repatriated prisoners of war after the War of Independence…
(2025-12-10). Cuba y Caricom reafirmaron amistad en acto central. radiohc.cu La vice primera ministra, Inés María Chapman presidió el acto central por el Día Cuba-Caricom en la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM), donde se ratificaron los vínculos históricos y de hermandad entre la mayor isla del Caribe y los países del área. | La actividad recordó el 8 de diciembre de 1972, cuando Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica y Trinidad y Tobago establecieron relaciones diplomáticas con Cuba, decisión que rompió el aislamiento político impuesto por Estados Unidos en la región. | Durante la ceremonia, Chapman afirmó que la nación caribeña mantiene un compromiso solidario con sus vecinos frente a desaf…
(2025-12-10). Resumen Medio Ambiente 2025. radiohc.cu 
Dos mil 25 transcurrió con altas y bajas en los diversos y complejos temas relacionados con el Medio Ambiente. | La crisis global medioambiental ha alcanzado una momento decisivo, con desafíos históricos, pero también con discretas señales de avance en torno a las políticas públicas, la tecnología y los movimientos sociales. | El cambio climático sigue siendo el tema central de la agenda internacional, acompañado de problemas graves como la escasez de agua, la contaminación, la pérdida de biodiversidad y la crisis de los recursos energéticos. El evento ambiental más importante fue la COP30, celebrada en noviembre…
(2025-12-10). Las Tunas se mantienen al frente de la 64 Serie Nacional de Béisbol. cubadebate.cu La tropa verdirroja necesitó una entrada extra para derrotar 7-4 a los combativos Elefantes de Cienfuegos en su propio ruedo del 5 de septiembre y llegó a 40 victorias, para acariciar su boleto oficial a la siguiente instancia. Luis Antonio Pérez llevó el peso ofensivo con un trío de imparables e impulsadas.
(2025-12-10). Remedios celebró su tradicional Parranda Infantil este 8 de diciembre. cubadebate.cu Desde horas tempranas, los barrios parranderos El Carmen y San Salvador llenaron las calles de música y color, manteniendo viva una tradición que, generación tras generación, se consolida como parte esencial de la identidad cultural del municipio.
(2025-12-10). Hondureños continúan la lucha junto a Cuba por un mundo mejor. radiohc.cu 
El compromiso de continuar la lucha contra el criminal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por Estados Unidos a Cuba, perfiló la estrategia a seguir en los próximos meses según lo acordado en la XXIII Asamblea General Ordinaria de la Asociación Amistad Honduras-Cuba, filial de Tegucigalpa. | A pesar de la compleja coyuntura política que vive el país centroamericano marcado por el fraude electoral en los comicios presidenciales, la reunión debatió informes del trabajo realizado, eligió su nueva Junta Directiva y reafirmó la defensa de la soberanía de los pueblos y la autodeterminación de los gobier…
(2025-12-10). Demócrata derrota al candidato de Trump y se lleva la alcaldía de Miami. cubadebate.cu La demócrata Eileen Higgins ganó este martes la alcaldía de Miami, derrotando a un republicano respaldado por Donald Trump, para poner fin a casi tres décadas de derrotas de su partido y darle un impulso al Partido Demócrata en una de las últimas disputas electorales antes de los comicios legislativos de 2026.
(2025-12-10). Barcelona suma nueva victoria y continúa ascenso en la Liga de Campeones. cubadebate.cu Después de seis jornadas, los azulgranas acumulan una decena de puntos (decimocuarto lugar), producto de tres triunfos, un empate y dos fracasos, y mantienen sus esperanzas de conseguir uno de los ocho cupos directos para acceder a la siguiente instancia.
(2025-12-10). Canciller cubano denuncia la cacería de migrantes en Estados Unidos. radiohc.cu Bruno Rodríguez, ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, denunció este miércoles la cacería de migrantes como una realidad que enfrentan muchos cubanos en Estados Unidos. | ´Traicionados y abandonados por quienes los incentivaron a migrar bajo falsas promesas electorales, ahora son apresados, golpeados y deportados a terceros países por la fuerza ª, escribió en su perfil en la red social X. | Desde su llegada a la Casa Blanca el presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, comenzó una campaña de deportación dirigida a millones de personas migrantes que buscan seguridad. | Sus planes se basan en detencio…
(2025-12-10). Valdés Mesa visita objetivos económicos en la provincia de Artemisa. radiohc.cu 
El vicepresidente cubano, Salvador Valdés, recorrió este miércoles dos instituciones azucareras de la provincia de Artemisa, en compañía de las autoridades locales. | ´Realizamos el chequeo de la preparación de la provincia para la arrancada de la zafra azucarera en los centrales 30 de noviembre de San Cristóbal y Harlem del municipio Bahía Honda ª, informó mediante su cuenta en la red social X. | Asimismo agregó que el fomento cañero es hoy la principal actividad de todos los trabajadores azucareros de la localidad y del país. | Este recorrido forma parte parte de los esfuerzos del Gobierno cubano a…
(2025-12-10). Cuba y Malawi celebran vínculos diplomáticos. radiohc.cu Cuba celebra este miércoles junto al pueblo y Gobierno de la República de Malawi el aniversario 28 del establecimiento de relaciones diplomáticas entre ambas naciones. | ´Nuestro país reitera voluntad de continuar trabajando para fortalecer lazos de amistad entre ambos países y establecer la colaboración bilateral ª, expresó en la red social X la Cancillería de la isla. | Ambos países establecieron relaciones diplomáticas el 10 de diciembre de 1997 y sus nexos muestran resultados positivos. | En la nación antillana se han graduado de la carrera de medicina becarios de ese país del sureste de àÅfr…
(2025-12-10). Barcelona suma nueva victoria y continúa ascenso en la Liga de Campeones. cubadebate.cu Después de seis jornadas, los azulgranas acumulan una decena de puntos (decimocuarto lugar), producto de tres triunfos, un empate y dos fracasos, y mantienen sus esperanzas de conseguir uno de los ocho cupos directos para acceder a la siguiente instancia.
(2025-12-10). La Commissione Trilaterale ha creato l'Occidente contemporaneo. strategic-culture.su Come è stato creato il modello economico moderno | Segue nostro Quando, nel 1973, istituirono la Commissione Trilaterale, i fondatori David Rockefeller, Zbigniew Brzezisnki e George Franklin ambivano a creare un
(2025-12-10). New study: Injectable HIV treatment safe, preferred in Africa. independent.co.ug 
Currently, HIV treatment involves taking a daily pill that combines three or four medicines that work together to control the virus Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study done in three African countries has found that injectable HIV treatment, Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine (CAB LA + RPV LA), administered every two months, is safe, well-tolerated, …
therealnews.com (2025-12-09). Thousands march across US against Trump's drive for war in Venezuela70% of Americans are opposed to US military action in Venezuela. And over the weekend, those voices were loud. Marches against US military intervention. Against the ongoing US boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific. Against Trump rhetoric that claims to applaud peace, while carrying out and threatening violence at home and abroad—violence against Venezuela.
counterpunch.org (2025-12-09). If Trump Is Serious About Peace, Marco Rubio Has to Go Trump campaigned on ending endless wars and now boasts that he has resolved eight wars. In reality, this claim is delusional, and his foreign policy is a disaster. The United States remains mired in ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, and now Trump is careening blindly into new wars in Latin America.
truthout.org (2025-12-09). Israeli Ministers Wear Noose Pins to Symbolize Support for Killing Palestinians Francesca Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, has condemned the "brutality of the Israeli genocide" in Gaza, saying it was carried out "with the complicity of far too many states."
hayspost.com (2025-12-08). U.S. to reveal 'Board of Peace' for Gaza before Christmas An international body tasked with governing the Gaza Strip under the next phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire is expected to be announced by the end of the year, an Arab official and a Western diplomat said Friday.Of course, HAMAS has not yet agreed to the requirement that it totally disarm as part of this US/Israeli designed peace plan that includes a host of other seemingly treacherous and untrustworthy collaborators.