(2024-12-18). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-18). Justice for Ayşenur Eygi: Family of U.S. Citizen Killed by Israel Meets with Blinken Demanding Probe. democracynow.org 
We speak with the husband and sister of Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in September, who have criticized the Biden administration for failing to independently investigate her death. The recent University of Washington graduate was fatally shot in the head after taking part in a weekly protest against illegal Israeli settlements in the town of Beita, which she attended as an international observer. Witnesses say she was shot by an Israeli sniper after the demonstration had already dispersed. Members of Eygi's family…
(2024-12-18). Family of US-Turkish activist killed by Israeli soldiers meet Blinken. aljazeera.com The family of the US-Turkish activist, Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, have met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
(2024-12-18). 'We are trying to make Sagi visible in every way. We've been told that we're too nice'. haaretz.com Gilat Fisch and Rinat Dekel Keinan go to the Knesset on a weekly basis. 'There have been Knesset members from the government who have told us he'll return if we don't shout, if we aren't activists,' the aunts said…
(2024-12-18). Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi's Family Says She Was Always Drawn to Helping Her Community. truthout.org We speak with the husband and sister of Ay≈üenur Ezgi Eygi, the 26-year-old Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank in September, who have criticized the Biden administration for failing to independently investigate her death. The recent University of Washington graduate was fatally shot in the head after taking part in a weekly protest against illegal Israeli… |
(2024-12-18). 'They're Political Prisoners': Parents of Palestine Activists Slam Pre-Trial Detention. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). NJ Activists Brace to Fight Trump Immigration Agenda After Setbacks Under Biden. truthout.org One month after Donald Trump was reelected president following a campaign where he promised mass deportations, The Guardian published an investigation revealing how outgoing President Joe Biden is laying the groundwork for potential expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. The report shows that during Biden's final year in office, ICE has been working to extend contracts… |
(2024-12-18). Freeland resignation in Canada more proof that capitalist policies are failing working people. peoplesworld.org 
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's bombshell resignation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet on Dec. 16 arrived at an auspicious moment for the federal government—the first weekday after Trudeau's much-vaunted sales tax holiday came into effect. The timing couldn't have been better for big corporations. Immediately after Freeland posted her resignation letter on social media, …
(2024-12-18). U.S., Israel, Türkiye: Hands off Syria! workers.org 
Workers World condemns the coup against the democratically elected government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the brutal takeover by Syrian "rebels," backed by the U.S., Israel and Türkiye, of Syria's capital Damascus on Dec. 9. Sept. 7, 2013, protest, New York City. Along with the liberation forces in . . . |
(2024-12-18). Israel's occupation plan in Syria in cooperation with terrorist organizations. unitedworldint.com Israel is also preparing to become the protector of the PKK and its extensions in Syria. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political scientist The Golan Heights, occupied by Israel in Syria, is a critical region located between the Yarmouk River and the Sea of Galilee, about 60 kilometers from Damascus. The region was the decisive battleground in …
(2024-12-18). How three Philly public sector unions fought together and won. liberationnews.org 
As the year came to a close, three Philadelphia area unions coordinated to authorize strikes in the same time frame, a bargaining tactic that could have brought almost every public service from trash pickups and crossing guards to trains and buses to a screeching halt.
(2024-12-18). Zionist settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque, backed by Israeli occupation forces. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Trump praises 'mighty' Türkiye for Syria takeover. ummid.com U.S. President Elect Donald Trump praised, what he called, 'smart' Tayyip Erdogan and 'mighty' Türkiye for Syria takeover.
(2024-12-18). One year of denouncing the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. fidh.org One year ago, the elected representatives of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), voted on a resolution describing as genocide the crimes committed by the State of Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza. As evidence of the crimes keeps accumulating, the Israeli authorities continue to encourage and organise this genocide. Those responsible must be brought to justice. FIDH condemns the absence of a permanent ceasefire, and consequently the absence of any basic prospect (…) | – |
(2024-12-18). Israel expands urbicide as a tool of genocide in Gaza. mronline.org 
The Israeli military's destruction of entire Palestinian cities and neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip is a clear manifestation of the genocide Israel has been committing in Gaza for the past 14 months, and a primary tool for its implementation.
(2024-12-18). The Unseen Battle for Food in Gaza. inthesetimes.com
(2024-12-18). Israel expands urbicide as a tool of genocide in Gaza. mronline.org
(2024-12-18). Casar, 19 Democrats Demand End to "Offensive" Weapons Transfers to Israel. truthout.org A group of Democrats led by Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas), the new head of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has sent a letter to the Biden administration urging officials to follow their own policies and stop "offensive" military transfers to Israel amid its genocide in Gaza. In a letter, the lawmakers say that the administration's failure to adhere to its own 30-day deadline to improve… |
(2024-12-18). 1951: Truman launches propaganda campaign to distract from 'We Charge Genocide' petition. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Presented to the United Nations in December 1951 by William L. Patterson in Paris and Paul Robeson in New York, the "We Charge Genocide" petition—We Charge Genocide: The Crime of Government Against the Negro People by its full name—documented page after page of evidence of …
(2024-12-18). UK protests continue against genocide-apologist Tzipi Hotovely — and Ireland shows they can work. thecanary.co Ireland has decided to contribute to the ongoing International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel's genocide in Gaza. Predictably, Israel has responded with a tantrum, withdrawing from its embassy in the country and launching bogus antisemitism allegations at its people. The question now is, could Israel also withdraw its genocide-apologist ambassador to Britain too? And protesters […] | By
(2024-12-18). Byline Times just revealed that Elon Musk is already funding Nigel Farage. thecanary.co Donald Trump will once again be US president very soon. But it's not only the awfulness of the genocide-apologist elites of the Democratic Party that's to blame. The massive support Trump received from billionaire Elon Musk was also a gamechanger. And now, Elon Musk is looking to give a boost to the far right in […] | By
(2024-12-18). British Medical Association dancing to pro-Israel pressure group LAAS smears against president. skwawkbox.org 
Shamelessness of antisemitism-scam perpetrators in attack on GP who stands against genocide The British Medical Association (BMA) has put its president under investigation after a laughable smear by pro-Israel pressure group LAAS — the same misnamed 'Labour against antisemitism' at the heart of the antisemitism scam against the Labour left and then-party leader Jeremy Corbyn. …
(2024-12-18). Syria is for all religions, sects: HTS reassures. ummid.com Amidst the apprehensions that there could be clashes after the fall of Assad regime, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) while calling for unity reassured that Syria is for all religions and sects.
(2024-12-18). "Arab countries will work to prevent the Muslim Brotherhood from long-term rule in Syria." Interview with Tarek Ajib. globalresearch.ca On December 8, the Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia leaving the country to be occupied by a coalition of armed fighters led by Ahmad al-Sharaa, the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). | The HTS and the numerous …
(2024-12-18). Headlines for December 18, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens of Palestinians Amid Signs of Breakthrough in Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Israeli Forces Kill Two More Palestinians in Occupied West Bank, U.N. Envoy Warns Syria's War "Has Not Ended" as Turkish-Backed Forces Challenge Kurdish Fighters, Netanyahu Vows Israeli Forces Will Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Haaretz: Israel and Saudi Arabia Reach Breakthrough in Talks to Normalize Ties, Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA's Selection of Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup, U.S. to Transfer 3 More Prisoners from Guantánamo Bay, Trump Sues Iowa Pollster and Des Moines Register for…
(2024-12-18). Pentagon's Assessment Of North Koreans Fighting In Kursk, Rate At Which Ukraine Is Losing Ground. twz.com 
Top Pentagon officials offered their latest insights into the state of the conflict and how the U.S. will help fund it until Trump takes office.
(2024-12-18). 2024: Globally, a Record Number of Journalists Killed. pressenza.com Geneva: A record number of media persons have been killed this year across the world, observed the global safety and rights body, Press Emblem Campaign. ( At least 165 of them lost their lives in 21 countries in the globe (year to date- until Tuesday), said the PEC. Two conflicts are responsible for two-thirds of victims, namely the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine. The increase, compared with 2023, is a…
(2024-12-18). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2024-12-18). Guatemala: Attorney General Pursues Political Prosecutions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Guatemala's then-Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras in Guatemala City, November 26, 2024. | ©2024 JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC, December 18, 2024) — Guatemala's attorney general is carrying out politically motivated prosecutions against members of President Bernardo Arévalo's administration, Human Rights Watch said today. Since President Arévalo took office in January 2024, the Attorney General's Office has moved forward with criminal investigations against the Arévalo administration that appear to be based on dubious evidence. In November, a judg…
(2024-12-18). Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence. icrc.org The event in Fortaleza covered operations in such fields as health, education, social work, youth and human rights.
(2024-12-18). Palestinian families sue US over arms transfers to Israel amid alleged rights abuses. nationofchange.org Lawsuit claims U.S. violates domestic and international law by funding Israeli military accused of gross human rights violations.
(2024-12-18). Democracy Now! 2024-12-18 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 18, 2024; "Obey the Law": Palestinians Sue State Dept., Saying Arms Sales to Israel Violate U.S. Human Rights Law; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: Family of U.S. Citizen Killed by Israel Meets with Blinken Demanding Probe; Trump Escalates War on Press by Suing Des Moines Register Days After ABC Agreed to $15M Settlement | Headlines for December 18, 2024; "Obey the Law": Palestinians Sue State Dept., Saying Arms Sales to Israel Violate U.S. Human Rights Law; Justice for Ay≈üenur Eygi: Family of U.S. Citizen Killed by Israel Meets with Blinken Demanding…
(2024-12-18). America's "Just War" against Afghanistan: Women's Rights "Before" and "After" America's Destructive Wars. globalresearch.ca Unknown to Americans, in the 1970s and early 1980s, Kabul was "a cosmopolitan city. Artists and hippies flocked to the capital. Women studied agriculture, engineering and business at the city's university. Afghan women held government jobs".
(2024-12-18). Impact of Gaza occupation on persons with disabilities. workers.org 
By the Disability Justice and Rights Caucus of Workers World Party On Dec. 8, the 2nd annual commemoration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Solidarity with Palestine and Gaza demanded at a virtual meeting: money for jobs, services, education and access for disabled people and all workers and . . . |
(2024-12-18). "Obey the Law": Palestinians Sue State Dept., Saying Arms Sales to Israel Violate U.S. Human Rights Law. democracynow.org 
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of failing to ever sanction Israeli military units under the Leahy Law, which was passed in 1997 to prevent the United States from funding foreign military units credibly implicated in gross human rights violations. The case was brought by five Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and the United States and is supported by the human rights group DAWN. Former State Department official Charles Blaha, who served as director of the human rights office tasked with implementing the Leahy Law, says there is a mountain of evidence of Israel carrying out torture, extrajudi…
(2024-12-18). Majdal Shams, home to the Druze, perches uneasily at the edge of war. aljazeera.com Druze community in the Golan Heights grapples with identity under Israeli occupation.
(2024-12-18). Israel's occupation plan in Syria in cooperation with terrorist organizations. uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political scientist The Golan Heights, occupied by Israel in Syria, is a critical region located between the Yarmouk River and the Sea of Galilee, about 60 kilometers from Damascus. The region was the decisive battleground in the 1967 Six-Day War and the 1973 Yom Kippur War between Arab states and Israel. In …
(2024-12-18). Hamas reportedly says most issues hindering Gaza truce have been resolved amid talks. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Minister Smotrich blasts emerging hostage deal, calls it 'a grave mistake' ‚ñ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ‚ñ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms…
(2024-12-18). Australia: Victorian Labor government unveils sweeping crackdown on anti-genocide protests. wsws.org The measures, including a ban on face masks at protests and restrictions on where they can be held, are an attempt to criminalise public opposition to the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
(2024-12-18). Artists protest Gaza genocide in Toronto and Miami. wsws.org Outraged protests by artists against the genocide and institutions with connections to the Zionist regime continue.
(2024-12-18). Government-imposed strike ban at Canada Post: The way forward in struggle against austerity and war. wsws.org The state-led crackdown on workers' rights underscores the ruling elite's embrace of authoritarianism to enforce its class war agenda of austerity and war, and that to defend their jobs, workplace benefits, right to strike and public services, workers in Canada and around the world confront a political struggle over which class controls society's resources and to what end.
(2024-12-18). Israel says troops will stay in occupied Syrian area for 'foreseeable future'. presstv.ir Netanyahu says Israeli forces will remain inside the occupied Syrian Golan Heights until another arrangement is found that will ensure the usurping entity's security.
(2024-12-18). UN condemns Israel for violating 1974 Syria truce deal after seizing 'buffer zone'. presstv.ir The UN has slammed Israel for violating a 50-year-old ceasefire agreement with Syria.
(2024-12-18). Haiti gang massacres at least 110 people in Cite Soleil: Rights group. presstv.ir National Human Right Defense Network says at least 110 were killed in Haiti's Cite Soleil by gang led by Monel Felix.
(2024-12-18). Mosab Abu Toha: The witness poet narrating the genocide in Gaza. newarab.com 
(2024-12-18). Rights groups file complaint against French-Israeli soldier. newarab.com 
Several rights groups have filed a civil party complaint with the War Crimes Unit of the Paris Tribunal against a Franco-Israeli soldier who served in the army amidst The rights groups accuse Yoel O. of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and complicity in crimes committed against Palestinians held in Israeli custody. | The complaint was issued by the International Federation for Human Rights as well as Al Haq, Al Mezan, the Palestinian Centre…
(2024-12-18). Don't Let Saudi Arabia Hide Its Human Rights Abuses Behind the 2034 World Cup. truthout.org FIFA has officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup, marking the second time the prestigious tournament will be held in a Gulf Arab nation and following Qatar in 2022. Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans include building or renovating 15 stadiums, constructing over 185,000 hotel rooms, and executing massive infrastructure projects to welcome the mass influx of spectators. |
(2024-12-18). NGO accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza. plenglish.com Ramala, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor accused Israel of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity by destroying entire cities and killing more than 45,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-18). Iran Urges Inclusive Political Process in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the UN described the Syrian people as the sole ones that should decide the future of their country free from external interference, calling for an inclusive, Syrian-led, and Syrian-owned political process facilitated by the United Nations.
(2024-12-18). Iran, Malaysia Call for Muslim Action against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Senior officials from Iran and Malaysia called for collective action by Muslim nations in support of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria against the Israeli regime's atrocities.
(2024-12-18). Western propaganda narrative on Syria collapses like a house of cards. infobrics.org After NATO-backed terrorists took over Syria, the mainstream propaganda machine got the chance to do whatever it wants. However, they're still just as amateurish as ever (if not more). They're using the so-called "White Helmets" as a source, an organization that has been discredited long ago, specifically for its ties with US/NATO intelligence and various terrorist groups. The "hot story" now is the Sednaya prison, for which the political West claims it was a "horrifying torture chamber" used by the "evil dictator Assad".
(2024-12-18). The Runaway Dictator and prospects for resistance to foreign aggression. mondoweiss.net 
The collapse of the Assad regime brought joy to many, but signs suggest the worst may still lie ahead for Syrian sovereignty and regional prospects of liberation from Western domination.
(2024-12-18). CNN CLOWNED On For Faked Syrian Prisoner Video. youtu.be
(2024-12-18). Privatizing Syria: US Plans to Sell Off A Nation's Wealth After Assad. scheerpost.com 
Feature photo | Illustration by MintPress News By Kit Klarenberg / MintPress News In the immediate wake of the Syrian government's abrupt collapse, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state or will splinter into smaller states as did Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, a move …
(2024-12-18). Privatizing Syria: US Plans to Sell Off A Nation's Wealth After Assad. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-18). Scandal Deepens Around CNN's Clarissa Ward Staging Syria Prison Scene. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). Senior Iranian diplomat warns of Syria's disintegration, spread of insecurity to Iraq. presstv.ir A high-ranking Iranian diplomat says destruction of Syria has always formed part of the United States and the Israeli regime's agenda.
(2024-12-18). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Erdogan Prevails against Washington. globalresearch.ca The media categorized the initial earthquake (February 6, 2023) "as the most powerful in the region in at least a century". That is an understatement. In regards to Southern Anatolia, it is the largest earthquake in more than seven centuries.
(2024-12-18). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-18). 'Israel' Eyes Open-ended Occupation of Syrian Territory. english.almanar.com.lb It seems that the Zionist entity, whose appetite for expansionism has risen, is planning for an open-ended occupation in Syria, with Zionist officials making remarks on long-term military control of the territory seized by the occupation army just after the fall of former president Bashar Al-Assad's government in Syria. Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation military carried …
(2024-12-18). Senior Israeli defense officials worry statements by cabinet members threaten army mission in Syria. haaretz.com High-ranking defense sources say pledges to remain in Syrian demilitarized zone could lead to friction with rebel groups, while the defense minister's statement on security control in Gaza could harm prospects for a hostage deal…
(2024-12-18). CIA director in Doha to meet Qatari PM amid talk of cease-fire deal in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: U.S. military strikes Houthi command-and-control facility in Yemen after missile fired toward Israel ‚ñ GAZA: 45,059 Palestinians killed in Strip since Oct.7, Health Ministry says ‚ñ SYRIA: U.S. officials warn Turkey's military buildup may signal imminent incursion into Syria, WSJ reports ‚ñ LEBANON: Lebanon's caretaker PM orders the reopening of the country's embassy in Damascus…
(2024-12-18). Syria: What is the ICRC's contribution in the search for missing people? icrc.org
(2024-12-18). Useful information for people affected by the conflict in Syria. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). Do you have a missing family member in Syria? icrc.org
(2024-12-18). Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria.
(2024-12-18). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-18). Assad Downfall Alters Old Regional Alliances. ummid.com The striking developments in Syria over the past 13 days leading to the rapid fall of the Assad regime have transfixed the world.
(2024-12-18). Feeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria's Defence. dissidentvoice.org The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential dangers. Then, over time, these buffers become strategic fixtures, de facto real estate seizures and annexations. Israel now finds itself in what was a United …
(2024-12-18). Feeding Chaos: Israel Cripples Syria's Defence. globalresearch.ca The justifications are always the same. We are moving into territory for security reasons. We are creating a temporary buffer zone from which tactical advantage can be gained against potential dangers. Then, over time, these buffers become strategic fixtures, de …
(2024-12-18). The Moral Shame of U.S. Foreign Policy. counterpunch.org 
"A new study has found that almost half of children in Gaza wish to die, as a result of the trauma they have been forced to endure. Every single supplier of arms to Israel has blood on its hands—and the world will never forgive them." —Jeremy Corbyn, MP (Dec. 12, 2024) The election of former President
(2024-12-18). On the fall of France's government. mronline.org 
Under the presidency of Emmanuel Macron, the expected lifespan of a prime minister has gone from three years to three months. Michel Barnier, the latest PM to fall victim to the rolling political, social and constitutional crisis that is the Macron presidency, was appointed in September and kicked out in time to spend Christmas with his family. His predecessor, Gabriel Attal, lasted a comparatively Methuselean six months.
(2024-12-18). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-18). Unpacking climate, conflict and crisis in The Heat and the Fury. newarab.com 
In his new book He challenges the often-repeated notion that only a thin veneer of civilisation separates us from a Lord of the Flies-style "war of all against all." Peter argues, as he writes in the book, that there is a wealth of evidence to the contrary: very few people actually welcome clashes. | Throughout the book, Peter takes readers on a…
(2024-12-18). Biden Admin Confirms Risks of Liquefied Natural Gas Exports But Won't Block Them. truthout.org Approving more liquefied natural gas exports would raise domestic energy prices, increase the pollution burden placed on local communities, and exacerbate the climate crisis, the Biden administration concluded in a long-awaited report released Tuesday. However, the Department of Energy (DOE) stopped short of denying any pending or future approvals, passing the buck to the administration of… |
(2024-12-18). China rejects US defamations over its anti-drug policy. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China is one of the most determined nations in the fight against drugs, with comprehensive policies and an outstanding record in this regard. | "We are also one of the countries with the highest number of controlled substances and strictest regulations in the world," he added. | Lin stressed that the anti-drug authorities rigorously enforce the law to prevent the detour of chemicals used in the manufacture of narcotics, whereby companies operate legally and in accordance with established regulations. | The spokesman emphasized that the root of the drug crisis in the Unite…
(2024-12-18). Canada Must Support Norway's Request for ICJ Opinion on Israel's Starvation of Gaza. globalresearch.ca Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is urging the Canadian government to vote in support of
(2024-12-18). 19,000 Children Have Been Hospitalized for Malnutrition in Gaza in Last 4 Months. truthout.org Over the past four months, nearly 19,000 children in Gaza were hospitalized for acute malnutrition due to Israel's starvation campaign, the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has reported. This is almost double the number of acute malnutrition cases among children in Gaza in the first six months of 2024, the agency reports; at that time, the World Food Programme's (WFP)… |
(2024-12-18). The Trump Effect: Progress made, but optimism over an Israel-Hamas hostage deal is premature. haaretz.com The upbeat reports of unprecedented progress in negotiations are based on positive developments, but they should be treated with caution. As far we know, the parties have not reached any agreement, it remains to be seen whether Hamas can locate all the hostages — and it's clear to everyone that Netanyahu has no intention of completing the second stage…
(2024-12-18). Haaretz petitions Israel's High Court to reverse Netanyahu government's boycott of paper. haaretz.com Haaretz's petition notes that the sanctions are effectively an 'economic boycott' aimed at settling scores with critical media outlets critical of the government and 'appears to be a slippery slope toward silencing the press'…
(2024-12-18). Ben-Gvir's state budget tantrum shocks Netanyahu coalition heads and may complicate AG's ouster. haaretz.com One Israeli coalition member said 'Netanyahu was in shock' after the national security minister announced that his far-right party would 'act independently' ahead of a vote on the state budget…
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu: Existential threats against Israel, not positive coverage, behind appeal to change news outlet. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying in his criminal trial for the fourth time on Wednesday, eight years after the investigations into him were first opened. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate corruption cases, and is represented by attorney Amit Hadad. He is the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand as a defendant…
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu testifies that Israel's survival behind request to alter news site's coverage. haaretz.com On Netanyahu's fourth day of testimony, the PM denied knowing about requests to change articles on the Walla news site — but added that he told the news outlet's owner that the site should reflect his own right-wing stances…
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu testifying for fourth time, after proceedings on Tuesday canceled over 'extraordinary circumstances'. haaretz.com Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is testifying in his criminal trial for the fourth time on Wednesday, eight years after the investigations into him were first opened. He faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate corruption cases, and is represented by attorney Amit Hadad. He is the first sitting prime minister in Israeli history to take the witness stand as a defendant…
(2024-12-18). Israel budget passes, vote shows cracks in Netanyahu coalition. newarab.com 
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu denies agreeing to Palestinian statehood in talks with Saudi Arabia. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday that he would not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state, rejecting reports that Israel had agreed to a "path toward Palestinian statehood" as part of efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. "Prime Minister Netanyahu has acted and continues to act against …
(2024-12-18). Gaza Ceasefire Before the Holidays? Seeking to Gift Trump A Win, Netanyahu Targets Iran. mintpressnews.com The incoming former President Donald Trump has styled himself as an anti-war, pro-deal candidate, maintaining that the wars in Ukraine and Palestine would never have happened if he had been president during the past four years. He campaigned on this platform, even though it is demonstrably true that he is no dove. | The unprecedented amount of ordnance dropped in Afghanistan, the provocative assassination of IRGC General Qasem Soleimani in Iraq, the arming of Ukraine with anti-armor Javelin missile systems—something even the hawkish President Barack Obama dismissed—and his general belligerence toward…
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu: IDF To Stay on Mount Hermon Until New Security Plan. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-18). Israeli Forces Shoot Three, Injure Others, in Jenin and Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot three Palestinian young men, on Tuesday, two near Jenin, while shooting one young man and injuring others near Nablus, in the northern occupied West Bank. On Tuesday evening, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man after invading the village of Zububa, northwest of Jenin. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the …
(2024-12-18). U.S. is South Korea's problem. workers.org Koreans celebrate vote to impeach President Yoon Seok-Yeol. Seoul, Dec. 14, 2024. Since his Dec. 3 attempt to impose martial law, mass demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people involving the most important labor unions and popular organizations from around the country came out in the streets of Seoul demanding . . . |
(2024-12-18). Swiss parliament votes to ban Hezbollah. newarab.com 
Switzerland's parliament on Tuesday voted to outlaw Proponents of the ban, which was passed by the lower house after receiving upper house approval last week, said Hezbollah was a "threat" to international security and that Switzerland needed to prohibit it to take a stand against "terrorism". | The Swiss government opposed the ban. | "If Switzerland now moves to ban such organisations with special laws,…
(2024-12-18). House Ethics Committee Votes to Release Matt Gaetz Ethics Report. truthout.org On Wednesday, the House Ethics Committee announced that it will release its inquiry into former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz after previously deadlocking on whether or not the report should be made public. The report will be released to the public before the end of the current congressional session, after all other business is completed. That means it could be released as soon as the… |
(2024-12-18). Lawmakers ready stopgap spending bill: No cuts now, but watch out later. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—With just three days to go before the politically split and ideologically fractured current Congress ends its two-year dysfunctional run, lawmakers readied themselves to vote, possibly as early as today but no later than December 20, on a stopgap spending bill to extend most current money levels through March. The good news is, if they …
(2024-12-18). 10 Inequality Victories in 2024. inequality.org 
In dark times like these, shining a light on successful efforts to reverse our country's extreme inequality is more important than ever. As we looked back on 2024, we actually found plenty to celebrate. Here are 10 inspiring wins that deserve more attention. 1. Labor breakthrough in the South Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted …
(2024-12-18). Palestinian statehood or setting the stage for the next catastrophic war. onlineopinion.com.au Denying the Palestinian right to statehood and conceding further Palestinian land in the West Bank and Gaza to Israel is a recipe for the next horrific inferno.
(2024-12-18). The Fenzel Plan: How the US Engineered the PA's West Bank Crackdown. mintpressnews.com The Palestinian Authority's military assault in Jenin, backed by the American Fenzel Plan, is paving the way for Israeli control while crushing grassroots resistance.
(2024-12-18). Israeli Military Attack on Gaza Hospital Puts ICU Out of Service. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli military vehicles advanced toward Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza on Wednesday, opening fire and causing a blaze that disabled the intensive care unit, the hospital director said.
(2024-12-18). Military Response to Israel Is Definite: IRGC Deputy Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will certainly carry out the True Promise III operation in retaliation for the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country in late October, a deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said.
(2024-12-18). Attacks, arrests, threats, censorship: The high risks of reporting the Israel-Gaza war. Mohamed Mandour
(2024-12-18). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2024-12-18). One year since the abduction of Dr. Ahmed Muhanna, Gaza health workers endure more attacks. peoplesdispatch.org A year after Israeli forces abducted Dr. Ahmed Muhanna, head of Al-Awda Hospital, attacks on Palestinian health workers are growing worse…
(2024-12-18). Key US, Qatari Officials Meet Amid Hopes for Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-18). Palestinian Families File Suit Against US Over Aid to Israel. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-18). Video: Kamal Adwan ICU in N Gaza ablaze after 'night of horror' under Israeli attack. skwawkbox.org 
Doctors, babies, oxygen stores already attacked by Israel, now most desperately sick and wounded are targeted The intensive care unit (ICU) at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza is in flames and completely out of service after what hospital staff describe as a 'night of horror' under Israeli bombs and shells. The hospital has been …
(2024-12-18). UN relief chief: Gaza 'apocalyptic'; almost impossible to deliver aid amid Israeli siege. presstv.ir The UN warns about the "apocalyptic" situation in the Gaza Strip as a result of the Israeli regime's 14-month aggression and tightened siege.
(2024-12-18). Israeli shelling knocks out northern Gaza's sole intensive care unit. presstv.ir The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital says a large fire erupted at the intensive care unit (ICU) as a result of Israel's heavy artillery shelling near the hospital.
(2024-12-18). Norway refuses to face Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifier over Gaza atrocities. presstv.ir The Norwegian Football Association says no one can remain indifferent to Israel's atrocities against the Palestinians in Gaza.
(2024-12-18). Washington was 'aware' of Israel's nuclear weapons production since 1960s: Declassified doc. presstv.ir A series of new declassified documents have revealed that the US was aware that Israel's Dimona nuclear facility would was weapons related.
(2024-12-18). EU research funds flow to Israel despite outrage over Gaza war. aljazeera.com Israeli organisations, some linked to the military, have received more than $250m since the war on Gaza began.
(2024-12-18). Gaza ceasefire talks heat up again amid deadly Israeli attacks. aljazeera.com Israel has said it will maintain military control over Gaza just like in the occupied West Bank even if there is a deal.
(2024-12-18). Kamal Adwan ICU on fire after Israeli attack. aljazeera.com The intensive care unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital caught fire after an Israeli attack on the facility.
(2024-12-18). US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel. aljazeera.com Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance.
(2024-12-18). Israeli occupation forces blow up more houses in the Lebanese border town of Kfar Kila. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Israeli air raids on Gaza leave 22 martyrs since this morning. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Israeli enemy continues wiping out houses in several border towns in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Lebanon Ceasefire Monitoring Committee Fails to Stop Israeli Blatant Violations. english.almanar.com.lb The committee tasked to monitor the ceasefire in South Lebanon held on Wednesday, December 18, its second meeting at the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura town. Representatives of the Lebanese Army, US, France, UNIFIL and the Zionist enemy convened to discuss the blatant Israeli violations of the truce which took into effect on November 27. "UNIFIL …
(2024-12-18). Iran FM Calls for Israel's Immediate Withdrawal from Occupied Territories. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Israeli media: Air defenses operated in Eilat. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy continues massive operation of blowing up houses in Kfarkila border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Al-Manar correspondent in Gaza: 10 martyrs in Israeli strike on a house near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Head of extremist Israeli ultra-Orthodox group dies at 79. haaretz.com Rabbi Asher Deutsch had led the extremist Jerusalem Faction, a subset of the 'Lithuanian' (non-Hasidic) ultra-Orthodox community, since 2018…
(2024-12-18). Why far-right Dutch populist Geert Wilders' strident support for Israel is bad for the Jews. haaretz.com The power broker in Dutch politics has tapped into the Netherlands' postwar support for Jews and Israel in order to gain respectability for his extremist party. But Geert Wilders' philosemitic facade is already cracking…
(2024-12-18). How Ben-Gvir's buddy at the prison service became Israel's 'real police commissioner'. haaretz.com Prison service chief Kobi Yaakobi is seen as a man with no ideology save for a desire to be promoted and implement his far-right patron's policies. If Yaakobi takes over the police officially, Ben-Gvir will control Israel's entire law enforcement system…
(2024-12-18). Tens of thousands of Israeli students stage walkouts in call for hostage release. haaretz.com 'Yes we are young, but we are full of energy and hope and capability, and right now, we need to use it to get the hostages home,' says one student as thousands from Haifa to Jerusalem demand hostage release deal…
(2024-12-18). 'Israel not welcomed here': Ireland hits back over embassy row. newarab.com 
(2024-12-18). Israeli media not optimistic about 'imminent' Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
As reports continue to emerge of a possible breakthrough in the Israeli Defence Minister But another Israeli o…
(2024-12-18). Palestinian man shot, 15 arrested by Israeli forces in West Bank. newarab.com 
Confrontations between According to the Palestinian Wafa news agency, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian man in the abdomen in the village of Qusra near Nablus while several others suffered from tear gas inhalation. | Local sources said Israeli forces raided the…
(2024-12-18). Palestinians sue State Department over US support for Israel. newarab.com 
The lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleged that the State Department…
(2024-12-18). Saudi Arabia, Israel deny reports on normalisation breakthrough. newarab.com 
Both Israeli news site Haaretz reported on Tuesday that the normalisation deal could be linked to the potential Gaza ceasefire deal. | Citing sources familiar with the negotiations, Haaretz said the two sides agreed that Israel would give a vague commitment to a "path towards Palestinian stat…
(2024-12-18). Democratic bill targets violent Israeli settlers in West Bank. newarab.com 
Two The legislation, introduced by Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania and Senator Peter Welch of Vermont, is called the Sanctions and Accountability for Non-Compliance and Transparent Investigative Oversight f…
(2024-12-18). Hamas says Gaza truce talks in Doha 'serious and positive'. newarab.com 
Hamas said talks in Qatar on Tuesday aimed at a truce and "Hamas affirms that, in light of the serious and positive discussions taking place today in Doha under the auspices of our Qatari and Egyptian brothers, reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange is possible if the occupation ceases to impose new conditions," the Palestinian group said in a statement. | Israeli officials arrived in Doha on Monday f…
(2024-12-18). Israeli forces plant bombs around Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have attacked Kamal Adwan Hospital in According to reports from local correspondents and medical staff, the hospital has been hit repeatedly, resulting in catastrophic damage to its infrastructure and endangering dozens of patients and staff.
(2024-12-18). 'Baseless': Saudi Arabia on Israel normalisation breakthrough. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has denied the reports that the Kingdom has given up its demand of establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state as pre-condition to any normalisation talks with Israel.
(2024-12-18). Israel Destroys Only ICU in North Gaza as Hospital Head Reports Tanks Closing In. truthout.org Israel has made the last ICU in north Gaza look like a war zone after striking it with tanks, rendering the unit inoperable as part of the military's months-long attack on Kamal Adwan Hospital, the facility's director has said. On Tuesday, Israeli jets struck numerous buildings in the vicinity of the hospital, killing at least eight people, with many children still trapped under the rubble… |
(2024-12-18). Annexing the West Bank: Why Israel might pounce once Trump is back. peoplesworld.org 
Israel is getting ready to officially annex the occupied Palestinian West Bank. The annexation will be a major step backwards on the road to Palestinian freedom and will likely serve as a catalyst for a new Palestinian uprising, another intifada. Though annexation has been on the Israeli agenda for years, this time around, a "great …
(2024-12-18). Selected Articles: "7 Countries in 5 Years" — Regime Change in Iran Coming Soon? globalresearch.ca 
By In March 2011, following Assad's refusal two years prior to allow US-ally Qatar to build a pipeline through his country, citing …
(2024-12-18). NATO arms Poland more than Ukraine in preparation for potential war with Russia. infobrics.org Russia's deployment of nuclear weapons is a deterrent to any NATO aggression.
(2024-12-18). Iran Nuclear Deal Revival Crucial, Warns Senior UN Official. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-18). US, UK hail murder of Russian lieutenant-general in charge of nuclear defense. wsws.org The bombing is the latest in a series of assassinations of high-ranking Russian military and political figures carried out by Ukrainian forces and marks the highest-ranking Russian military figure to have been assassinated.
(2024-12-18). Gharibabadi: Iran's enrichment program has no military objectives. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Islamic Republic's nuclear enrichment program has no military objectives.
(2024-12-18). Iran nuclear chief urges IAEA to uphold impartiality, refrain from provocations. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran urges the IAEA chief to preserve the body's impartiality.
(2024-12-18). 'Time of the essence': UN pushes for Iran nuclear deal talks. newarab.com 
A top U.N. official on Tuesday pushed world powers and Iran to urgently work to restore a Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China is known as t…
(2024-12-18). The Fenzel Plan: How the US Engineered the PA's West Bank Crackdown. mintpressnews.com The Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority (PA) has initiated an armed crackdown against its own people in the occupied West Bank, a campaign reportedly backed and orchestrated by the United States. While corporate media narratives attempt to distance Washington from the operation, its roots trace back years. On Saturday, PA President Mahmoud Abbas directed the Palestinian Authority …
(2024-12-18). Philadelphia Arena: '$50 million, $100 million — the whole thing is a sellout deal!'. workers.org 
Philadelphia For over two years, a growing movement has fought to stop the proposed construction of 76 Place, a basketball arena in Philadelphia that would threaten the existence of Chinatown, the last community of color in Center City. It's the people against the billionaires. A poll of city residents revealed . . . |
(2024-12-18). Global labor actions and the role of the working class. workers.org 
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rallies to demand South Korean President Yoon's impeachment. Many labor actions and strikes have broken out around the world in recent months, intensifying in early December. One major event that shook the world was the militant response by South Korea's largest labor union federation against . . . |
(2024-12-18). Philadelphia: Yoon's impeachment is our win! workers.org 
Marchers chant "U.S. out of Korea!" after a rally at City Hall, Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 2024. Demonstrators who gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia on Dec. 14 for a rally celebrating the impeachment of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol had a message to deliver: This impeachment is OUR win! . . . |
(2024-12-18). Low-altitude drone activity reported over Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyeh). english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Mass casualties feared from Vanuatu earthquake. wsws.org Social media videos showed rescue efforts through the night trying to reach some people yelling under the rubble, including in a three-storey structure that collapsed onto its lower floors.
(2024-12-18). Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors. aljazeera.com UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says one-third of population affected by 7.3-magnitude quake.
(2024-12-18). China conveys condolences after earthquake in Vanuatu. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) China today expressed its solidarity with Vanuatu after the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake that shook the island nation, with significant damage in the capital Port Vila.
(2024-12-18). Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14. ecns.cn At least 14 people including two Chinese have been killed and hundreds more injured after a magnitude of 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday.
(2024-12-18). Trump sues Des Moines Register newspaper, claiming 'election interference'. aljazeera.com US president-elect's lawsuit comes days after reaching defamation settlement with ABC News.
(2024-12-18). What's behind the Palestinian Authority's crackdown in Jenin. newarab.com 
The silence hangs heavy in The refugee camp, situated in the northern occupied West Bank, came under siege by Palestinian Authority (PA) forces on 6 December. | Armed officials carried out a deadly raid on 14 December, killing Yazid Ja'ayseh, a commander in the
(2024-12-18). Hamas slams PA security operation in Jenin, urges 'mobilisation'. newarab.com 
In a Telegram statement on Monday, the group called for "popular mobilisation to break the siege and protect resistance fighters, as well as to confront this security operation, which only serves the occ…
(2024-12-18). Al-Quds Brigades: We seized a Zionist reconnaissance drone during its intelligence mission over Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). This Rothschild story involves banks, skyscrapers and a huge corset. haaretz.com One after another, the banks are leaving Tel Aviv's Rothschild Boulevard and vacating the historic Zionist buildings. Against the backdrop of unceasing renovations, skyscraper building plans and criticism about landmark preservation, would a facelift improve or further worsen the boulevard's condition?
(2024-12-18). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2024-12-18). Concerted Action Needed to Combat Terrorism: Iranian Spokesman. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed the need for collective international cooperation in the battle against terrorism and extremism.
(2024-12-18). Iran Raps US, EU3′ Breach of JCPOA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's UN envoy lashed out at the US and the European troika for failing to fulfill their commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the UNSC Resolution 2231.
(2024-12-18). Iran, Belarus Discuss Regional Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Sergei Lukashevich talked about the relations between Tehran and Minsk and the latest regional developments.
(2024-12-18). Iranian President Unveils Plan for Makran Coasts Development. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said arrangements have been made with the help of internationally-renowned consultants to draw up a grand plan for developing the coasts of Makran, located in southeast of the country.
(2024-12-18). China launches group of four Earth-observation radar satellites. tvbrics.com 
The radar satellites are equipped with advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology…
(2024-12-18). Egypt and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in industrial and mining sectors. tvbrics.com 
Egypt held a meeting between the Prime Minister and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources…
(2024-12-18). Ethiopia and South Africa deepen cooperation through BRICS partnership. tvbrics.com 
Plans are underway for future discussions at the management board level…
(2024-12-18). India's tourism and hospitality sector expects to create 6.1 million new jobs by 2034. tvbrics.com 
This was stated in a report which was presented by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EY at the 18th Annual CII Tourism Summit…
(2024-12-18). Armenian Christians in Jerusalem's Old City feel the walls closing in. aljazeera.com One of the oldest communities in Jerusalem begins to fracture under pressure from forces they say threaten them.
(2024-12-18). Isabel dos Santos: From Africa's richest woman to 'dirty money' probe. aljazeera.com Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.
(2024-12-18). Mary Jane Veloso, Filipina nearly executed in Indonesia, arrives home. aljazeera.com Mother of two, who became a poster child for anti-trafficking groups, now awaits potential pardon in a Manila prison.
(2024-12-18). Death toll still unknown as France's Mayotte reels from Cyclone Chido. aljazeera.com Authorities fear hundreds or more could have been killed as number of victims unclear several says after cyclone.
(2024-12-18). Russia detains suspect over murder of General Igor Kirillov in Moscow. aljazeera.com Investigative Committee says 29-year-old Uzbek national suspected of carrying out attack on instructions of Ukraine.
(2024-12-18). Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25. aljazeera.com Dozens of people are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central DRC on Fimi river.
(2024-12-18). We are part of nature — not apart from it | All Hail. aljazeera.com Anthropocentrism – why we presume to control the world, trying to bend it to our every will and convenience.
(2024-12-18). Filipina freed from Indonesia death row reunites with family. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-18). Liberia's parliament catches fire for second time in a week. aljazeera.com Liberia's parliament building caught fire for the second time within a week.
(2024-12-18). Video: Mangione charged with 'act of terrorism'. aljazeera.com Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing health insurance CEO Brian Thompson has been charged with murder.
(2024-12-18). Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to NBA Cup tournament title over Thunder. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-18). Fury vs Usyk 2: Fight time, undercard, ring walk, prize money, how to watch. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's guide to the heavyweight boxing rematch as Oleksandr Usyk defends three world titles against Tyson Fury.
(2024-12-18). India's Ashwin retires from international cricket after Brisbane Test draw. aljazeera.com Veteran spinner calls time after rain forces an early end to the third Test, with the five-match series tied 1-1.
(2024-12-18). Mayotte toll still unknown as French territory reels from Chido devastation. aljazeera.com Authorities fear hundreds or more could have been killed as number of victims unclear several says after cyclone.
(2024-12-18). Russia detains suspect over murder of General Igor Kirillov. aljazeera.com Investigative Committee says 29-year-old Uzbek national suspected of carrying out attack on instructions of Ukraine.
(2024-12-18). Rashford says he's ready for new challenge amid Man United exit rumours. aljazeera.com Marcus Rashford responds to being dropped in Manchester derby by admitting Old Trafford exit could loom large.
(2024-12-18). Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Barcelona's Bonmati win FIFA Best awards. aljazeera.com Real Madrid, Brazil forward Vinicius Junior and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati claim top FIFA Best awards.
(2024-12-18). The Indian Model Of Financial Multipolarity Is The Most Relevant For The Global South. pressenza.com Few can afford to be massively tariffed by the US, let alone sanctioned, and most aren't willing to burn their bridges with the US for ideological reasons at the expense of their immediate economic interests. | Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
(2024-12-18). Russia and Pakistan Will Comprehensively Expand Cooperation in the Resource Sector. globalresearch.ca Pakistan wants to reduce its disproportionate dependence on China, hence why it prefers for Russia to modernize its resource infrastructure instead of China, which aligns with US strategic goals. |
(2024-12-18). Foiling Rupert Murdoch: Project Harmony Misfires. counterpunch.org 
The case that began on September 17 concerning the control of the Murdoch family trust has been decided. It saw a dicey attempt by one of the most ruthless newspaper and media moguls in history to limit the influence and control of his publishing and broadcasting empire after his death. The relevant parties? The children, of course. The
(2024-12-18). The Surprising Link Between Your Gut Microbiome and Cholesterol Level. globalresearch.ca Recent Framingham Heart Study research shows your gut microbiome significantly impacts cholesterol levels, with bacteria like Oscillibacter helping break down cholesterol through specific enzymes and metabolic processes | Scientists identified cholesterol dehydrogenase enzymes (ismA genes) in gut bacteria that convert cholesterol …
(2024-12-18). ANTHRAX IN CATTLE CORRIDOR: Two people, 25 cows dead. independent.co.ug 
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The authorities in Sembabule district are considering imposing a ban on the movement of livestock following a confirmed outbreak of anthrax in the area. The disease has spread in the counties of Nabitanga, Kyeera, Lwemiyaga and Ntuusi, and the infections have also spread over to human beings. Doctor Angelo …
(2024-12-18). China's Xinjiang makes new breakthrough in grain output. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grabbed the top spot in the country in terms of grain yield per unit area in 2024, according to data from the regional agriculture and rural affairs bureau.
(2024-12-18). Trump Reiterates 'Reciprocal Tariffs' Threat To India, China, Brazil; 'Will Make U.S. Rich Again…'. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his intention of imposing reciprocal taxes. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Trump accused India of charging "high tariffs" and warned of imposing taxes similar to the ones that New Delhi levies. Trump also criticised India's tariff charges, highlighting 100% tariff for some specific US products. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-12-18). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). China's H-20 Stealth Bomber Unlikely To 'Debut' Until 2030s, According To U.S. Intel. twz.com 
(2024-12-18). China willing to improve ties with India, ambassador says. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Xu Feihong today reaffirmed China's readiness to work with India as soon as possible, to guide bilateral relations to a stable and healthy development path.
(2024-12-18). China rejects slander of its anti-drug policy by the US. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) China rejected recent statements by some US politicians, considering them as the distortion of facts and spreading false information about China's anti-drug efforts.
(2024-12-18). Chinese citizens experience low-altitud 'air buses' in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A green Bell 505 helicopter circled around Shimao Wisdom Tower in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, before landing on its rooftop helipad as the city's first air terminal was officially inaugurated at the tower.
(2024-12-18). Over 90% foreign travelers laud convenience of China mobile payment: report. ecns.cn The Silk Road Research Institute at Beijing Foreign Studies University released a report on Tuesday based on a survey of over 2,000 foreign travelers from 111 countries, revealing that 99 percent of those surveyed would recommend visiting China to their friends.
(2024-12-18). World's largest ore carrier starts test voyage to Brazil after refurbishment in China. ecns.cn The world's largest ore carrier, Sohar Max, will conduct its first test voyage after being refurbished with a wind propulsion system in China, heading to Tubarao Port in Brazil, according to operator and mining giant Vale on Monday.
(2024-12-18). China firmly opposes certain U.S. politicians smearing China's anti-drug efforts. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said the Chinese side firmly opposes certain American politicians distorting facts, spreading false information, and smearing China's efforts in drug control.
(2024-12-18). Transport network plays key role in keeping region connected. ecns.cn The Kunming Dry Port train, part of the China-Laos-Thailand Railway, has begun operations from Anning, Yunnan province, passing through Vientiane and eventually reaching the coastal city of Ranong in Thailand in November.
(2024-12-18). Xi urges deepening rural reform, building up strength in agriculture. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged further deepening rural reform and making solid advances toward the goal of building up China's strength in agriculture.
(2024-12-18). 18-meter-high snowman returns annually in NE China's Harbin. ecns.cn A giant snowman, standing at about 18 meters in height and crafted from some 2,000 cubic meters of snow, was unveiled on Tuesday at Qunli Riverside Music Plaza in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-18). Ancient chariots unearthed at terracotta warriors site. ecns.cn In Xi'an, Shaanxi province, archeologists recently unearthed remains of two chariots from the No 2 pit at the mausoleum belonging to Qinshihuang, China's first emperor who unified the country in 221 BC.
(2024-12-18). Gov't wealth seen as key to boosting consumption. ecns.cn China's ongoing efforts to boost consumption can be significantly enhanced if the government's substantial wealth and assets are mobilized to support household incomes and social welfare, leading economists said.
(2024-12-18). Hainan Free Trade Port urged to lead opening-up. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for further emancipating the mind in the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port to transform it into a crucial gateway for leading China's opening-up in the new era.
(2024-12-18). Xi urges Hainan to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Hainan to make the Hainan Free Trade Port an important gateway driving China's opening up in the new era, and strive to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization.
(2024-12-18). Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk. ecns.cn Shenzhou XIX mission crew members conducted their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, completing several assignments, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-12-18). China extends visa-free transit stays, adds entry points. ecns.cn China announced on Tuesday a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the period of stay for foreign travelers and expanding the list of accessible ports and provincial-level regions.
(2024-12-18). Give Us Strength, We'll Need it. counterpunch.org 
We are descending into another four years of what, will be bad news— and of course, the effects of the upcoming administration will linger far beyond the president-elect's second term. While the first go-round was bad, we can only imagine how much worse another four years will be. The once and future president learned that
(2024-12-18). Christmas Carnage: Netflix's Black Doves. counterpunch.org 
Crime series all boast violence, and, while some of the violence is abhorrent and gratuitous some of it is framed as necessary and justified. In the Netflix thriller, Black Doves, the good hitmen and the good hit women mostly only kill when it can't be avoided and when they have to kill to save their own
(2024-12-18). Murdering Birds to Save the Climate? counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-18). Letter from London: You'd Better Watch Out, You'd Better Not Cry. counterpunch.org 
An example of just how challenging Christmas can be, even when away from all the bloodshed in the world, is the latest update from Creed—'CC'—O'Hanlon. I have mentioned CC and his gifted wife Given before. I hope they don't mind me doing so again. They are talented people—with vast experience of the world. Important outliers
(2024-12-18). Why There Won't Be a Nuremberg 2.0. counterpunch.org 
In opening the Nuremberg Criminal Trial on 21st November 1945, US Prosecutor, Justice Robert Jackson, emphasised the responsibility of the victors in bringing proceedings against Nazi Germany. And the lofty reason he gave was because the wrongs which the court sought to condemn and punish were deemed "so calculated, malignant and devastating" that civilisation couldn't
(2024-12-18). CovertAction Bulletin — Deny, Delay, Depose: The Tragedy of Health Insurance in the U.S. covertactionmagazine.com When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4th in New York, the casings of the bullets used to kill him had "deny", "delay" and "depose" written on them. These so-called "three Ds" of the insurance industry describe how companies go out of their way to get out of paying claims…
(2024-12-18). The Real Theory of Everything: Power, Control and "Operation Covid" globalresearch.ca One of the first lectures I attended when I started medical school way back in 1982 was on Pharmacology. It was delivered by a resident Professor who was also the co-author of the standard and ubiquitously used text at the …
(2024-12-18). Trump Escalates War on Press by Suing Des Moines Register Days After ABC Agreed to $15M Settlement. democracynow.org 
We speak with The Nation's Chris Lehmann about President-elect Donald Trump's escalating attacks on the press and how major media figures and institutions are "capitulating preemptively" to the pressure. ABC News recently settled a defamation suit brought by Trump by making a $15 million donation to his future presidential library, despite experts saying the case was easily winnable. Trump is also suing The Des Moines Register for publishing a poll before the election that showed him losing to Vice President Kamala Harris. "What's happening is a very clear pattern in Trump's…
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: Mysterious Drones Spotted Over New Jersey. theonion.com 
Mysterious drones have been hovering in the skies above New Jersey and other states in the Northeast for weeks, alarming residents and prompting lawmakers to demand answers. What do you think?
(2024-12-18). Two charged over deadly drone strike on US troops in Jordan. newarab.com 
Federal prosecutors in Boston charged Mohammad Abedini, the co-founder of an Iranian-based company, and Mahdi Sadeghi, an employee of Massachusetts-based semiconductor manufactur…
(2024-12-18). New Jersey Base Confirms Multiple Past Drone Incursions… By Contraband Smugglers. twz.com 
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey has confirmed to The War Zone that it has unspecified countermeasures in place to deal with drone incursions and that it has recorded multiple such incidents this year. At the same time, a spokesperson has said that these past incidents relate to efforts to smuggle contraband into a federal prison within the base's perimeter. | "Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has countermeasures in place to detect, respond to, and deny unauthorized drone use over our facilities, which have standing flight restrictions that prohibit unauthorized UAS operations," base spokesperson…
(2024-12-18). These Are Saab's Concepts For Its Next Generation Fighter, Drones. twz.com 
(2024-12-18). Shanghai, Taipei zoos to jointly seek mates for red pandas. ecns.cn At the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum on Tuesday, the two cities signed a memorandum on the exchange and conservation of red panda species.
(2024-12-18). Stimulating demand tops policy agenda. ecns.cn More policies are in the pipeline to supercharge domestic demand, with analysts forecasting a doubling of ultra-long special treasury bonds targeting consumption and an expansion of the scope of trade-in programs to encompass a wider range of product categories.
(2024-12-18). Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
(2024-12-18). Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
(2024-12-18). Xi acknowledges work of outgoing Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Ho Iat Seng, the outgoing chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), expressing the central authorities' full acknowledgment of the work of Ho and the fifth-term Macao SAR government.
(2024-12-18). Xiong'an hunts for technological innovation. ecns.cn A competition showcasing technological innovation will be held in Hebei province's Xiong'an New Area next year, to promote opportunities in scientific and technological development that will help the area become a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
(2024-12-18). Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, departed from Taiwan on Wednesday morning to embark on his third visit to the Chinese mainland in the past two years, with the aim of promoting cross-Strait exchanges amid tense relations.
(2024-12-18). Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station gears up for opening. ecns.cn The Songjiang Railway Station is the third-largest railway station, following Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai East Railway Station Spanning a vast area of 60,000 square meters, the station features nine platforms and 23 tracks.
(2024-12-18). Macao counts down for 25th anniversary of return to motherland. ecns.cn People visit a flower show celebrating the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland, on Taipa Island in the Macao Special Administrative Region.
(2024-12-18). Changchun Ice and Snow New World welcomes tourists. ecns.cn Changchun Ice and Snow New World, a 1.38 million-square-meter amusement park with 200 ice and snow creations, opened to tourists on Tuesday. A 520-meter-long ice slide and a 1,314-meter-long snow drifting also made their debut.
(2024-12-18). Shenzhou-19 crew completes first spacewalk. ecns.cn Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong and Wang Haoze, worked for nine hours on completing multiple tasks, including the installation of space-debris protection devices.
(2024-12-18). West urged to lift Xinjiang sanctions. ecns.cn International experts are urging Western countries, including the United States, to lift sanctions against the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, claiming the measures are based on unsubstantiated allegations of "forced labor" and have caused widespread job losses.
(2024-12-18). Xizang sees progress in palace protection. ecns.cn Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the designation of the Potala Palace in the Xizang autonomous region as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a milestone celebrated with ongoing efforts to preserve and digitize its cultural treasures.
(2024-12-18). Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Tuesday accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, while highlighting the outcomes of the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum held in Taipei.
(2024-12-18). Thailand's new e-visa service effective Jan 1. ecns.cn Thailand's e-visa system that allows applicants to apply for visa's online will come into force from Jan 1, 2025 across 94 royal Thai embassies and consulate-generals worldwide, the Thai foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.
(2024-12-18). Nation revises occupational disease list. ecns.cn Workers in the manufacturing industry who are experiencing pain or numbness in their wrists and emergency personnel suffering from PTSD will soon be eligible to apply for occupational disease certification and receive better compensation.
(2024-12-18). Qatar cancels National Day parade in solidarity with Gaza. newarab.com 
For the second consecutive year, The annual military parade, usually attended by Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has been replaced by the "Dar Al-Saai" programme, featuring week-long cultural and heritage activities until 21 De…
(2024-12-18). Oman's Sultanate sends Nintendo with Minecraft to 'rebuild Gaza'. newarab.com 
Recently, the Speaking to The New Arab, the Palestinian sources said that the shipment included enough Minecra…
(2024-12-18). The Counter Narrative to US Foreign Policy by Establishment Defectors. globalresearch.ca Publications such as The New York Times, Washington Post, etc. have all but banished criticisms of US foreign policy from their pages. The only acceptable viewpoint seems to be that Putin is a ruthless dictator, the Russian invasion of Ukraine …
(2024-12-18). NATO and Neo-Nazi Junta Keep Escalating Their Total War on Russia. globalresearch.ca On December 12,
(2024-12-18). Spain's Misplaced Priorities: Ukraine Aid Over Domestic Homelessness and Poverty. globalresearch.ca In the heart of Spain, amidst bustling cities and serene countryside, a grim reality persists. Many Spanish nationals—poor, homeless, and jobless—struggle to survive. Forced to beg at bus stops, train stations, and along city streets, they embody the desperation that …
(2024-12-18). Autism, Made in the USA. globalresearch.ca Over the past few decades, the dramatic increase in autism spectrum disorders (ASD), now diagnosed in 1 in every 36 children, has often been attributed to improved definitions for ASD and diagnostic tools. However, a closer look at government statistics …
(2024-12-18). The Hague Tribunal's Last, Shameful Hurrah. globalresearch.ca A degrading tale of cowardice and self-abasement has been rippling through the
(2024-12-18). Global Research's Holiday Fundraiser. globalresearch.ca Dear Readers, | Every year has its own surprises but 2024 has been the most difficult year for us by far. Global Research is a purely reader-supported organization. | Our readership has shrunk despite our best efforts to extend our online reach. …
(2024-12-18). Will Putin Fight or Surrender? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca In his meeting the other day with the Russian Defense Ministry Board, Putin discussed the accomplishments of the past year and measures needed to ensure Russia's security from Washington's aspirations for world dominance. | "We see the US administration and the …
(2024-12-18). Behind UnitedHealthcare's CEO is a larger system of Corporate rule. mronline.org 
The violence of for-profit health care's megastructure can only be overcome through collective resistance campaigns.
(2024-12-18). LIVE: US Healthcare System Got Its Start From White Supremacy + Uhuru 3 Are FREE! rumble.com
(2024-12-18). Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder as 'An Act of Terrorism' for Killing of Insurance CEO. scheerpost.com 
UnitedHealthcare logo, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. By Eloise Goldsmith / Common Dreams Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect arrested last week in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was indicted on charges including murder in the first degree in furtherance of terrorism and murder in the second degree as an act of terrorism, the Manhattan District …
(2024-12-18). Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming 'no money' for housing and healthcare while approving $900 billion military budget. nationofchange.org The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.
(2024-12-18). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-18). Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award. icrc.org Mayara Paixà£o and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sà£o Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a selva da morte (Darién, forest of death).
(2024-12-18). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). ICRC: "We have the chance to improve the lives of millions" icrc.org Delivered by Ms. Laetitia Courtois, Permanent Observer and Head of Delegation, UN General Assembly debate on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance…
(2024-12-18). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). Armenia: Finding strength to fulfill a long-held dream. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). ICRC in 2024: Upholding humanity in conflict. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). A Journey of No Return: ICRC helps clarify the fate of a missing Migrant. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-18). South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference. icrc.org Convening State armed forces to create "international guidelines for identifying military personnel and preventing them from going missing"
(2024-12-18). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). Venezuela: Medical equipment — a matter of life and death. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-18). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-18). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-18). Evaluation of the ICRC Learning Culture. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). Peru: Two years after the repression of protests, justice for the victims is still pending. fidh.org Today marks two years since the first death occurred during the lethal repression of the 2022 and 2023 protests in Peru. During these mobilisations, the Peruvian police and army fired bullets, pellets and tear gas, causing the death of 50 people and leaving more than 1400 people injured. These actions were marked with a clear racist bias against people from indigenous and peasant communities. There are indications that the repression was an intentional and coordinated strategy, which would (…) | – |
(2024-12-18). What's in BRICS for Us. infobrics.org Are we falling behind and getting left out again? Our close Asean neighbors Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam have already been designated as "Partner States" by the economic bloc known as BRICS…
(2024-12-18). India and BRICS: Charting a Path to a New Global Future. infobrics.org Amid a rapidly evolving global political landscape, the rise of BRICS represents a transformative shift in the worldwide political economy, promising a more equitable and multipolar world…
(2024-12-18). Kiev regime kills Russian general who exposed Western Big Pharma's crimes in Ukraine. infobrics.org Once again, Ukraine uses terrorist methods against specific Russian targets.
(2024-12-18). Malaysia to Boost Economic Ties with BRICS for Global Growth. infobrics.org Malaysia is committed to enhancing economic and trade relations with BRICS countries for shared prosperity and a more balanced global economic development, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim…
(2024-12-18). Iran warns E3 against misusing JCPOA snapback mechanism. presstv.ir Iran warns that invoking the so-called snapback by three European members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will be reciprocated by a firm and proportionate response.
(2024-12-18). Kiev regime assassins Russian General to hide the truth about bioweapons. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-18). Hope to harsh reality: 10 years of U.S.-Cuba diplomatic relations. liberationnews.org 
Cuba's road to liberation has been hard-fought, facing fierce opposition from the United States for over 65 years.
(2024-12-18). How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich. nationofchange.org Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.
(2024-12-18). Tracking the Spread of Hateful Anti-Haitian Rhetoric. splcenter.org Content warning: This article contains graphic language, including hateful anti-immigrant rhetoric. Reader discretion is advised.
(2024-12-18). Cabello: Venezuela Demonstrated that its Democracy Is Participatory. orinocotribune.com The vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, highlighted the participatory features of Venezuela's democracy. | During a press conference of the National Directorate of the PSUV, Cabello stated that the people of Venezuela on Sunday carried out a "day for history" during the election of justices of the peace. | "Yesterday, Venezuela lived an extraordinary day, one of those days to remember, to go down in history, to make us feel proud of the level of our participatory and leading democracy, of our people," said Cabello. | Cabello stressed that the Venezuelan model is one…
(2024-12-18). Streamers speak out after Twitch bans pro-Palestine accounts. newarab.com 
On October 20, 2024, Amazon's popular streaming service, Twitch, issued a formal apology acknowledging that it had Twitch explained that its decision to block account creation was to prevent potentially violent and graphic streams. However, their apology was quickly disregarded by creators who accused the platform of anti-Semitis…
(2024-12-18). 'From Ground Zero' of Palestine makes to Oscar Shortlist 2025. ummid.com Palestinian Director Rashid Masharawi's 'From Ground Zero', has been officially shortlisted for the Oscar 2025 under the Best International Feature Film category.
(2024-12-18). Is the purpose of the self-replicating "vaccine" trial in the USA merely to prime the public for another pandemic? expose-news.com Arcturus Therapeutics' self-replicating "vaccine" for bird flu is being trialled in the USA. Participants of the trial were requested to only enrol if it had been 90 days since their last flu …
(2024-12-18). Cuban Olympic champion focuses on professional boxing. plenglish.com Camagàºey, Cuba, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) One of the main attractions in the ongoing Cuban Boxing Championship by teams, which is taking place in the city of Camagàºey, is Olympic champion Erislandy Alvarez, who is focusing on fighting professional rivals.
(2024-12-18). Price difference between Uruguay and Brazil soars. plenglish.com The depreciation of the Brazilian real increased the difference with its northern neighbor, according to the Artigas-Quaraí Border Price Indicator of the Catholic University of Uruguay (UCU). | The indicator shows differences of more than 100% in three product divisions. | The report prepared by the Economic Observatory UCU Campus Salto for the month of November, states that to buy a market basket in the border department of Artigas is 70,89% more expensive than in Quaraí (Rio Grande do Sul), with marked differences in the most basic items. | The distance in the division "Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages' [mdash…
(2024-12-18). Argentina to extradite Brazilian coup plotters in February. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) At least five fugitives, detained in Argentina after being convicted of attempted coup d'état in Brazil, will have in February extradition requests by the courts of the neighboring country, the UOL portal reveals.
(2024-12-18). Debates begin in the fourth session of the Cuban Parliament. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The deputies to the Fourth Ordinary Session of the National People's Power Assembly of Cuba (parliament) began the debates today, after two days of discussions in standing committees.
(2024-12-18). Uzbekistan inaugurates Central Asia's largest wind farm. plenglish.com Tashkent, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The largest wind farm in Central Asia, with a capacity of 500 megawatts, was inaugurated in the Uzbek region of Zarafshan, the multimedia channel TVBrics reported.
(2024-12-18). Russian security arrests the perpetrator of the attack in Moscow. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Federal Security Service (FSB) reported that it arrested the perpetrator of the attack that cost the life of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov.
(2024-12-18). Lamentan en Panamá deceso de dramaturgo cubano Huberto Llamas (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 18 dic ( RHC) El embajador de Cuba en Panamá, Víctor Cairo, lamentó este miércoles el deceso en el istmo del destacado dramaturgo de esa isla, Huberto Llamas, residente en la nación canalera.
(2024-12-18). Líderes del Congreso de EE.UU. logran acuerdo para financiar gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Los líderes del Congreso de Estados Unidos llegaron a un acuerdo bipartidista para mantener el financiamiento del gobierno más allá de la inminente fecha límite del cierre del 20 de diciembre, destaca hoy la prensa local.
(2024-12-18). Rusia condena decisión de EE.UU. de mantener a Cuba en infame lista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Rusia condena enérgicamente la decisión de Estados Unidos de mantener a Cuba en la lista de patrocinadores del terrorismo, declaró hoy la portavoz de la Cancillería del país eslavo, María Zajárova.
(2024-12-18). Health Insurance Companies Rake in Billions While Health Care Is Ignored. soundcloud.com On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff unpack the news that health insurance companies raked in $9 trillion since 2010—including $120 billion to shareholders—while denying the health care that people pay dearly for. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at …
(2024-12-18). Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov. gilbertdoctorow.com Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov Who was really behind the atrocity? And what consequences may we may expect to improve Russian domestic security? to take revenge for this act of terror? Earlier today, Reuters reported on the arrest by Russian investigative authorities of a 29-year-old Uzbek man suspected of having carried out the …
(2024-12-18). Russia arrests suspect 'recruited by Ukraine' over killing of top general. presstv.ir Russian authorities say they have arrested a suspect over the assassination of the head of the country's army's chemical weapons division.
(2024-12-18). No Agreement Yet for Russia's New Envoy to Washington, Senior Diplomat Says. english.almanar.com.lb Russia has not yet received a response from the US to its inquiry with regard to an agreement for a new ambassador to Washington, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters. "Not yet, but not much time has passed since our request for an agreement was sent," he noted. In late November, Russian media …
(2024-12-18). Amazon Hit With Potential Strike and Damning Senate Report Ahead of Holiday Rush. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder as 'An Act of Terrorism' for Killing of Insurance CEO. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-18). NYT Panics Over Outrage at Insurance Companies. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-18). Resisting Empire and Injustice Through Fiction. socialistproject.ca 
(2024-12-18). Opening report to the Seventh Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (UK). wsws.org We are publishing the opening report delivered to the Seventh National Congress of the Socialist Equality Party (UK) by Chris Marsden, its National Secretary. Marsden was re-elected to his position by the Congress, held November 29-December 2, 2024.
(2024-12-18). SEIU calls off George Washington University resident doctors strike at the 11th hour. wsws.org The resident staff was scheduled for a three-day strike this week, seeking relief from poverty wages, burnout and other workplace hazards.
(2024-12-18). TikTok asks U.S. Supreme Court to block looming ban. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | TikTok on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a law that would ban the video-sharing app if ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, doesn't sell it to a non-Chinese buyer by Jan. 19. "The Act will shutter one of America's most popular speech platforms the day before a presidential inauguration," …
(2024-12-18). Trump Sues Iowa Newspaper Over Poll Published Days Before 2024 Election. truthout.org President-elect Donald Trump is suing a well-respected pollster and the newspaper that has published her polls, alleging that a survey she conducted during the 2024 presidential election amounted to "interference" in the race. The lawsuit, filed on Monday night, targets pollster Ann Selzer, The Des Moines Register (where her poll has been published for years) and the paper's parent company… |
(2024-12-18). Some States With Abortion Bans Stand in the Way of Measuring Their Consequences. truthout.org In states with abortion bans, ProPublica has found, pregnant women have bled to death, succumbed to fatal infections and wound up in morgues with what medical examiners recorded were "products of conception" still in their bodies. These are the very kinds of cases state maternal mortality review committees are supposed to delve into, determining why they happened and how to stop them from… |
(2024-12-18). Let's Create New Traditions That Celebrate Mutual Care for the Holidays. truthout.org Every year, I take joy in supporting the Holiday Solidarity Toy Drive organized by Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration (MUAVI). Launched in 2014, the drive began with a goal of collecting 400 toys for children of mothers incarcerated at Logan Correctional Center. The effort was an overwhelming success. MUAVI not only exceeded their goal but expanded their support to include families… |
(2024-12-18). Seattle Planned to Close Up to 21 Public Schools — Here's How We Stopped Them. truthout.org
(2024-12-18). Federal judge orders UAW to stop obstructing ongoing investigation into corruption within Fain administration. wsws.org On Monday, federal judge David Lawson of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ordered the UAW to produce records and documents the union had been withholding in an effort to block an investigation into ongoing corruption within the UAW bureaucracy presently led by UAW President Shawn Fain.
(2024-12-18). Canada's Liberal government implodes. wsws.org Justin Trudeau's prime ministership and his Liberal government hang by a thread after his Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, resigned from the cabinet Monday morning in a manner calculated to inflict maximum political damage.
(2024-12-18). UK Labour government announces thousands of job losses and public sector pay restraint. wsws.org The pay cuts and job losses announced are a down payment by the Treasury on far worse to come and the trade unions will impose these attacks in alliance with Starmer.
(2024-12-18). The deep rift in the global economy and its significance. wsws.org As major economies struggle to maintain even positive growth, money is pouring into US financial markets from the rest of the world.
(2024-12-18). Florida woman arrested for saying "delay, deny, depose" to Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance representative on phone. wsws.org Briana Boston, 42, was arrested on charges of "written threat to kill or injure—conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism" and faces up to 15 years in prison.
(2024-12-18). 36-year-old worker killed on multi-billion dollar Australian wind farm project. wsws.org Jess Patience's death came after numerous complaints were reportedly made to management and the government safety regulator about safety at the site in Rokewood, Victoria.
(2024-12-18). Dozens of Dallas, Texas area schools slated for closure. wsws.org Coppell, Lewisville, Plano, and Richardson ISD all slated to close schools, citing budget shortfalls and declining enrollment, but this fails to explain broader nationwide trends.
(2024-12-18). No more silent tears for the National Museum of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Over 500,000 children experienced life in an orphanage, other institutions or foster care in the 20th century. 50,000 were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, known as the Stolen Generations.
(2024-12-18). A Marine Heatwave Killed 4 Million of Alaska's Murre Seabirds. pressenza.com 
Beginning in late fall 2014 and lasting into 2016, an anomalous, massive marine heatwave nicknamed "the Blob" developed off the western coast of the U.S., covering all of Alaska's coastwater and extending as far south as Southern California, raising ocean temperatures by several degrees Celsius. | By Michael Riojas | The Blob had an extreme effect on Alaska in particular. According to a
(2024-12-18). Two People Claim to Be President of Venezuela — Will US Militarily Intervene? pressenza.com
(2024-12-18). The Climate Is Changing. How Should the Liberal Arts Respond? publicbooks.org "Students ask us, 'What can we do?'"
(2024-12-18). Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and the National University Mothers of Plaza de Mayo received the Base Team of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence. pressenza.com 
The base team of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence visited the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo University (UNMA) and the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Association and was received by its rector Cristina Caamaño and the president of the association, Carmen Arias, on December 12 during their visit to the city of Buenos Aires. | By Jorge Pardés | One of the objectives of this meeting was to express support for the university in the face of the attacks faced by the national government in its advance against public education, universities and in particular against this university.
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: Bald Man Presses Face To Window As Thick-Haired Family Sits Down To Dinner. theonion.com BOSTON—Gazing longingly at the obvious warmth and good cheer within, local bald man Frank Richmond reportedly pressed his face to a window Wednesday as a thick-haired family inside sat down to dinner. "They all seem so happy," said Richmond, his wrinkled, naked pate offering no protection from the cold night air as he watched the smiling clan prepare for a meal by tucking their long, luxurious locks behind …
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: CEO Motivates Self By Keeping Own Photo On Desk. theonion.com NEW YORK—Saying it reminded him why he comes to work every morning, Solarion Enterprises CEO Dan Lipcot told reporters Friday that in order to stay motivated at the office, he always kept a photo of himself on his desk. "When I'm working long hours at night or on the weekend, this photo helps me to take …
(2024-12-18). SATIRE: Military Recruiter Enlists Ragtag Bunch Of Teen Misfits To Die In Overseas Conflict. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Expressing confidence that even the most hopeless group of outcasts could eventually be whipped into shape, Army recruiter Sgt. Paul Ackers confirmed Thursday that he was certain the ragtag bunch of teen misfits he had recently enlisted could be molded into a fighting force capable of dying in a conflict overseas. Ackers told reporters the …
(2024-12-18). CONSUMER ALERT: Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection Issues Warning and Tips to Help Prevent Package Thefts During the Holiday Season. urbancny.com 
Online Purchases and Package Deliveries Increase During the Holiday Season, Leaving More Consumers Vulnerable to Package Theft Secretary Mosley: "While you're preparing to spread holiday cheer with those gifts, thieves may be trying to steal both from you." The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is sharing tips on how consumers can protect themselves from thieves trying to steal packages from their homes this holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday shopping on Black Friday through Cyber Monday, both online and in-store, set record levels for consumer spendi…
(2024-12-18). Creating More Jobs: National Accolades for I-81 Viaduct Project's Local Hire Initiative. urbancny.com 
New York State Department of Transportation Earns Top Honors in Transportation Research Board's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Video Competition Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a video produced by the New York State Department of Transportation touting the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project's Local Hire Initiative has been honored by the Transportation Research Board's Special Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The video, featuring testimonials from locally hired workers living near this transformative project in Central New York, was named Outstanding Video in the State DOT category for T…
(2024-12-18). December Graduation Nurse Pinning Ceremonies at Onondaga Community College. urbancny.com 
Student Speaker is a graduate of East Syracuse Minoa High School who moved to the U.S. from Iraq and plans to become a heart surgeon On Wednesday December 11th, OCC celebrated the accomplishments of its December 2024 graduates during a ceremony on campus in the SRC Arena. Approximately 230 students are completing their degrees this semester and are eligible to participate. Photo Gallery OCC December Graduation Event…
(2024-12-18). New York State Announces New Ombuds Program to Help New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. urbancny.com 
Amplifying the Voices of People With Developmental Disabilities and Supporting Access to Services Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the new Ombuds for the developmental disabilities' service system, headed by Community Service Society of New York, is now open and ready to accept New Yorkers' calls in need of assistance navigating services, resolving complaints, providing education and making the right connections. "People with developmental disabilities and their families deserve every resource available to help them advocate for services — that's why we're taking steps to provide a more personaliz…
(2024-12-18). Syracuse City School District Partners with SUNY Upstate Medical University Announce $5.5 Million Federal Grant for Mental Health Services. urbancny.com 
The Syracuse City School District (SCSD) will announce a new partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University, made possible by a $5.5 million federal grant. The initiative will provide expanded school-based mental health services and create a pipeline for training diverse, credentialed mental health professionals. Beginning in January 2025, this five-year program will establish clinics in two schools within the district, offering culturally responsive mental health care to students and families. The official announcement to unveil this partnership takes place Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Grant Middle School,…
(2024-12-18). Syracuse Police Provide Information in the Jamar Martin Homicide Investigation. urbancny.com 
On March 20, 2024, around 4: 06 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to 306 Basin Street regarding a status check. Officers arrived and located a male victim, later identified as 33-year-old Jamar Martin, deceased. An investigation was begun by CID Homicide Unit detectives where numerous people were interviewed, an extensive neighborhood and citywide canvass was conducted. In addition, several search warrants were executed, evidence recovered was processed and thoroughly analyzed. As a result of the above efforts, 23-year-old, Destany Widger, was arrested on April 3rd, 2024. A second suspect was identified as…
(2024-12-18). TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lane Closures Planned for Interstate 81 Northbound and Southbound in the Town of Salina, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
(2024-12-18). Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity. grist.org 
As global temperatures rise from the burning of fossil fuels, researchers and policymakers have proposed solutions like installing renewable energy, replacing gasoline-powered cars with electric ones, and developing technology to suck carbon out of the air. But these policies often address climate change in isolation — without regard for other pressing issues like a decline in biodiversity, the contamination of freshwater sources, and the pollution of agricultural soils. | A
(2024-12-18). Alert fatigue: The phrase that defined our climate in 2024. grist.org 
(2024-12-18). CCTV isn't just watching us; it's changing how our brains work. expose-news.com
(2024-12-18). New Zealand government plans to introduce a farming tax to drive the uptake of on-farm emissions mitigation technologies. expose-news.com Last week, the New Zealand government released its second emissions reduction plan for the years 2026 to 2030. The plan will see agricultural emissions pricing introduced by 2030 as "incentives" to take …
(2024-12-18). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-18). Police forces were 'unprepared' for far-right riots this summer. leftfootforward.org A police risk assessment before the riots described a 'moderate increase in activity by "extreme right-wing groups" but graded the risk of violent disorder as "low"
(2024-12-18). Nigel Farage refuses to take anti-bullying training for MPs. leftfootforward.org 'Mr Farage has not taken part in 'behaviour code awareness training' and has no intention of engaging with this woke scheme'
(2024-12-18). Equity urges government to act as arts and entertainment sector GDP shrinks by 15%. leftfootforward.org Equity has noted a "worrying decline" in business activity in the creative arts and entertainment industry, which it said has shrunk by almost 15% since the general election in July. | Analysis of new Office of National Statistics (ONS) GDP data by Equity found that economic output in the arts and entertainment sector has reduced by an average of 3.7% a month in the last four months. | In July, the arts and entertainment sector's gross domestic product (GDP) decreased by 4.7%, with a further decline of 1.6% in August. | The sector experienced further drops of 4.5% in September and 4.6% in October. | Equity is…
(2024-12-18). Nigel Farage and Nick Candy meet Elon Musk over Reform UK donation. leftfootforward.org "Inevitably, following such intense media speculation, the issue of money was discussed, and there will be ongoing negotiations on that score," the Reform UK leader said.
(2024-12-18). Decision not to pay WASPI compensation branded 'a cruel blow' to women. leftfootforward.org 'The government do not believe that paying a flat rate to all women […] would be a fair or proportionate use of taxpayers' money'.
(2024-12-18). The geopolitical evolution of Pentalasia. mronline.org 
The evolution of the Pentalasia has been and continues to be central in defining the Middle East and the entire geopolitical Rimland. To whom the control of Pentalasia will go, will probably go the control of the entire Rimland.
(2024-12-18). Time is Running Out to Cancel Debt for Aging Borrowers. inthesetimes.com
(2024-12-18). Tariq Ali: Memories of the struggle reloaded. mronline.org 
Following the publication of Tariq Ali's latest memoirs, he spoke to Michael Lavalette about the contrasting periods covered in his autobiographies and the prospects for the left today.
(2024-12-18). Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and the National University Mothers of Plaza de Mayo received the Base Team of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence. pressenza.com The base team of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence visited the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo University (UNMA) and the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Association and was received by its rector Cristina Caamaño and the president of the association, Carmen Arias, on December 12 during their visit to the city of Buenos Aires. | By Jorge Pardés | One of the objectives of this meeting was to express support for the university in the face of the attacks faced by the national government in its advance against public education, universities and in particular against this university.
(2024-12-18). Two more drug traffickers arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. sanews.gov.za Two more drug traffickers arrested at OR Tambo International Airport | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two more suspected drug traffickers at the OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng. | The arrest comes after the arrest of a suspected drug mule from Paraguay earlier this month. | In a statement issued on Monday, the SAPS said the two Brazilian drug traffickers, aged 30 and 35, were arrested shortly after landing at OR Tambo International Airport from Sà£o Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday. | "One of these traffickers was found in possession of over 4kg of cocaine in his luggage, while a med…
(2024-12-18). Work underway to construct new temporary Parliamentary home. sanews.gov.za Work underway to construct new temporary Parliamentary home | The construction of Parliament's interim home has begun in earnest with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) having conducted the official site handover for the dome installation to the contractor, in Cape Town. | | Director-General of the DPWI, Sifiso Mdakane Mdakane, conducted the official site hand over for the Dome installation to the contractor in Cape Town, on Tuesday. | | "The Dome will serve as the temporal home for Parliament for the next 24 months, whilst Parliament is being rebuilt, following the fire that gutted it…
(2024-12-18). KZN reassures public safety through collaborative initiatives. sanews.gov.za KZN reassures public safety through collaborative initiatives | The KwaZulu-Natal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public safety through collaborative initiatives and targeted strategies. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, made the commitment during the release of the province's second quarter crime statistics for 2024/2025, on Tuesday. | The crime statistics, covering the period of July to September 2024, revealed a marginal increase of 0.1% in the 17 community reported serious crimes. | The statistics showed that 63 666 cases were reported, with 20 794 arrests made. | A total of 1 428…
(2024-12-18). 6.3 Million Properties At Risk Of Flooding—Say Env Agency. wattsupwiththat.com Naturally the media has gone into full alarmist mode. Sky News, for instance, tried to link all of this to climate change, with emotive language like "sudden rain, crashing seas and burst river banks".
(2024-12-18). SAWS warns of heavy rain. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of heavy rain | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain that is likely to elevate the risk of flooding over the next few days. | | "Eastern South Africa is expected to experience increased rainfall over the next week, with numerical models predicting between 70 – 150 mm of accumulated rainfall in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the eastern Free State, eastern parts of North West, and the western and southern areas of Limpopo," SAWS said on Tuesday. | | The substantial rainfall increase is likely to raise the risk of flooding. | | As a result, the public…
(2024-12-18). Half of Iran's Oil Exports Controlled by Revolutionary Guards, Experts Say. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-18). SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts. sanews.gov.za SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts | South Africa and Mozambique have agreed to enhance diplomatic channels for continuous engagement to minimise disruptions to trade and supply chains amid the ongoing post-election turmoil in the neighbouring country. | The border post's operations were temporarily suspended recently due to protests in Mozambique, which caused disruptions near the Mozambique and South African border. | In a statement released on Monday, the Border Management Authority (BMA) said the Lebombo port of entry was running smoothly as holiday movements increased. | Accord…
(2024-12-18). DPWI releases 24 State-owned properties for requests for proposals. sanews.gov.za DPWI releases 24 State-owned properties for requests for proposals | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has released 24 state-owned properties located across South Africa for requests for proposals from public and private entities. | | The requests for proposals follow a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) which was signed by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, KwaZulu-Natal MEC Martin Meyer and eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba to use public assets for the public good. | | The release of the 24 properties for requests for proposal mark a shift for the d…
(2024-12-18). Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas. sanews.gov.za Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas | Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure city residents that water supply will be restored to all areas "by Christmas". | This after planned and pre-announced water infrastructure maintenance conducted over the weekend left the residents of Johannesburg without water supply for some 86 hours. | However, many households were still without water supply by Wednesday afternoon. | Addressing the media on the sidelines of a walkabout of the Honeydew Reservoir and Tower in Roodepoort on Wednesday morning, Morero said the Council was hap…
(2024-12-18). Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders' rejection of new trading hours. sanews.gov.za Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders' rejection of new trading hours | The Central Drug Authority (CDA) has noted with concern the Limpopo Liquor Traders Association's rejection of the proposed trading hour regulations – aimed at curbing the harmful effects of alcohol abuse in the province. | The amendment to the Limpopo Liquor Act stipulates that no establishment will be allowed to sell liquor after midnight, as from 1 August 2024. | The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays. | Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism MEC, Rodgers Monama, said at the time that alcohol was a contribut…
(2024-12-18). Press TV's news headlines. presstv.ir • tURL
(2024-12-18). President Pezeshkian arrives in Egypt for D-8 summit. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Egypt to attend a summit of the D-8 bloc of developing Muslim nations, which will take place on Thursday.
(2024-12-18). Iran rejects Canada-sponsored UNGA resolution as baseless, political. presstv.ir The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry has rejected the Western-sponsored anti-Iran resolution by the UNGA, calling it legally baseless and fundamentally invalid due to its reliance on unfounded claims and flawed generalizations.
(2024-12-18). Reflections from some statements of Al-Allamah Rabee Bin Hadi Al-Mad'khali [34 of 80]. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Good manners have profound outcomes, which is why Allah and His Messenger have commanded us to embody good manners. The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, used to demonstrated these good manners in his interactions with others—with his family at …
(2024-12-18). Macron and Rutte, the most dangerous European lackeys. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-18). Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha Adjourned Amid Ruckus Over Shah's Remarks On Ambedkar. hindustantimes.com Minutes after resuming proceedings, Lok Sabha got adjourned until 2 p.m. on Wednesday. This after Opposition MPs strongly protested against Home Minister Amit Shah's reference to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in his speech in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during his reply to the debate on the Constitution. Shah has said there is now a "fashion" to keep repeating "Ambedkar, Ambedkar" but the Opposition had taken God's name so often, they would have reached heaven. Opposition MPs called Shah's remark an insult to the architect of the Constitution and started shouting "Jai Bhim" as soon as the house convened. Watch this video to…
(2024-12-18). Putting our children first: How gun safety as a nonpartisan issue helped local candidates win. nationofchange.org Moms Demand Action-backed candidates succeed by emphasizing community safety, depoliticizing gun reform, and addressing fears of school shootings.
(2024-12-18). Salt Journals: Tunisia's political imprisonment, told by women. newarab.com 
Yet, it achieves much more than that. | Launched in early 2018 through a series of workshops held in various locations across Tunisia, Salt Journals gathers the voices of women from different ages and occupations. While not all were experts in writing or passionate about the written word, these women shared a common…
(2024-12-18). Iran lawmakers request changes to strict hijab bill: media. newarab.com 
The bill, already approved in parliament but not yet submitted to the government for final confirmation, has stirred a heated debate in Iran more than two years since nat…
(2024-12-18). One year on, Morocco quake survivors still call for help, aid. newarab.com 
(2024-12-18). Saudi Arabia extracts lithium from oilfield runoffs. newarab.com 
Lithium Infinity, also known as Lihytech, a start-up launched out of King Abdullah Univer…
(2024-12-18). Three Palestinian films shortlisted for 2025 Oscars. newarab.com 
Three Palestinian films have been shortlisted for the Co-produced Metafora Production – which is part of Fadaat Media group alongside The New Arab, ' The movie is an anthology of 22 short films curated by Palestinian director Rashid…
(2024-12-18). Alcohol to be banned at Saudi Arabia World Cup in 2034: report. newarab.com 
Football fans attending the FIFA has not yet released a public statement on the matter, however, senior officials disclosed the decision to the UK's Guardian newspaper on Tuesday. | In Saudi Arabia, the sale and consumption of alcohol have been banned since 1952…
(2024-12-18). Morocco's Rabat to host FIFA's first Africa headquarters. newarab.com 
FIFA President Under the…
(2024-12-18). Pope says escaped two attempts on his life in Iraq in 2021. newarab.com 
The pontiff's Vatican security detail received an urgent warning from the British secret services, Francis wrote. | "A woman packed with explosives, a young suicide bomber, was heading towards Mosul to blow herself up…
(2024-12-18). Suchir Balaji, who took OpenAI to task, found dead; Suicide suspected. ummid.com Suchir Balaji, Indian-American Whistleblower, who had raised serious concerns about the OpenAI policies, is found dead in his apartment in San Francisco.
(2024-12-18). AI powered vehicles by 2035: IBM Study. ummid.com Tech giant IBM in a latest study found that come 2035 and vehicles will be software defined and AI powered.
(2024-12-18). Gemini 2.0 Available Now. ummid.com Tech giant Google has launched Gemini 2.0, the latest iteration of the company's AI technology.
(2024-12-18). Henna inscribed on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. ummid.com 'Henna' has been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage 2024.
(2024-12-18). Migration of Indians to UAE all time high. ummid.com The migration of Indians to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the past year reached all-time high, according to the latest embassy data.
(2024-12-18). BPSC Prelims 2024 held at Patna Centre cancelled. ummid.com The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has cancelled the 70th Integrated Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) 2024 Prelims held at Patna's Bapu Pariksha Bhavan.
(2024-12-18). Discovered: Batch of asteroids between Mars, Jupiter. ummid.com Asteroids that have been found recently by James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) range in size from that of a bus to several stadiums.
(2024-12-18). Last date of payment for Hajj 2025 waiting list pilgrims extended. ummid.com The last date of payment for the pilgrims, who have been selected from the Hajj 2025 waiting list, has been extended.
(2024-12-18). Saudi announces Hajj Conference in January 2025. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has announced to hold Hajj Conference to discuss ways to improve Hajj related services in the month of January 2025.
(2024-12-18). Fact Check: Image showing Kejriwal, Elon Musk together in Delhi is fake. ummid.com A viral image on different social media platforms showing Elon Musk meeting former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP founder Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi is not real, but AI generated, fact check analysis has revealed.
(2024-12-18). One Nation One Election Bill referred to JPC. ummid.com Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal Tuesday introduced The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, also referred as the 'One Nation, One Election' Bill, requesting the Speaker to refer it to Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
(2024-12-18). Amit Shah's 'Ambedkar' remark sparks huge protest. ummid.com Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remark about Dr BR Ambedkar has sparked a huge protest in and outside the Parliament.
(2024-12-18). 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscar 2025 race. ummid.com India's official Oscar 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies' missed the inclusion in the list of films shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Awards.
(2024-12-18). Sunita Williams' return to Earth delayed by another month. ummid.com The return journey of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from space to Earth has been delayed by another month, American space agency NASA said.
(2024-12-18). Watch: Near Full Moon and Jupiter in Conjunction. ummid.com The Near Full Moon has come closer to Planet Jupiter Saturday December 14, 2024 forming a conjunction of the two astral objects of our solar system.
(2024-12-18). Don Nasser gets bail in defilement case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Socialite Nasser Nduhukire, popularly known as Don Nasser, has been granted a cash bail of sh3 million by the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court. Don Nasser was on Wednesday granted bail by the Court presided over by Judge Dr Andrew Bashaija the head of ICD after …
(2024-12-18). Magistrate numbers shoot from 100 to 586 under Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has asked the Magistrates across the country to uphold the need for integrity and accountability in the administration of justice. Speaking at the Annual Registrars and Magistrates conference which kicked off on Wednesday in Kampala, Owiny-Dollo challenged the Magistrates to uphold the highest standards …
(2024-12-18). Maracha district in mass transfer of teachers. independent.co.ug 
Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha district has announced the transfer of 103 primary school teachers, 68 deputies and head teachers. Edward Andruga, the District Education Officer, says the transfers are aimed at improving the performance of learners in the schools that have for years posted poor results. According to the education department, the transfers …
(2024-12-18). EVERMAX: Oryx Energies unveils advanced additive-enriched fuel in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oryx Energies has announced the launch of its newest fuel brand called EVERMAX in Uganda. EVERMAX is now available across all Oryx Energies retail stations in Uganda in both petrol and diesel versions, each of them providing valuable benefits. According to officials of Oryx Energies, a leading provider of high-quality …
(2024-12-18). Prisons raise alert level for Christmas and new year. independent.co.ug 
There are over 78,000 prisoners who will spend their Christmas in the cells. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All prison units and commanders across the country have been put on high alert — Standby Class One. According to the Press statement released by Frank Baine Mayanja the Spokesperson of Uganda Prison Service, the …
(2024-12-18). RUBiS Energy Uganda launches RUBiS Gas. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Energy Uganda has introduced RUBiS Gas, a new initiative aimed at providing Ugandans with a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly cooking solution. This launch marks a significant step in promoting clean energy use across the country. Speaking at the launch, Olivier Gatera, Country Manager of RUBiS Energy Uganda, emphasized …
(2024-12-18). UCC cracks down on vulgarity in music. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation's moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders' dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) on December 9, …
(2024-12-18). ULS launches crackdown on judicial misconduct. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced plans to establish an independent commission to investigate judicial misconduct and recommend reforms in response to growing concerns about corruption and unethical practices within the judiciary. Addressing members of the legal fraternity and the public at the ULS Headquarters in Kampala on …
(2024-12-18). Uganda's gold export data continues to haunt sector. independent.co.ug 
Opaqueness surrounding Uganda's gold data has not only frustrated UGEITI but also other government agencies like UBOS and URA NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Where does Uganda source the millions of dollars' worth of gold it exports annually? This question often dominates discussions involving artisanal miners, gold traders, government officials, and civil society groups. But …
(2024-12-18). Yellow fever case identified in Kasese. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese District has registered one case of yellow fever. Arafat Bwambale, the District Surveillance Focal Person says that the case was reported in Bukonzo County East. Bwambale emphasized the need for the public to embrace sleeping under treated mosquito nets, wearing long-sleeved clothes and closing bedrooms early in the …
(2024-12-18). European Union bans Air Tanzania over safety concerns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On December 13, 2024, the European Commission added Air Tanzania to the EU Air Safety List, banning the airline from operating within European Union airspace. This decision follows the denial of Air Tanzania's Third Country Operator (TCO) authorization by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), citing significant safety deficiencies. …
(2024-12-18). Farmers in northern Uganda to get seedlings worth sh28.5bn. independent.co.ug 
UCDA's mega plan for Northern Uganda Coffee Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nursery bed operators in West Nile have been urged to invest in multiplying coffee seedlings. Uganda Coffee Development Authority-UCDA is currently urging farmers in Northern Uganda to embrace large-scale coffee growing, owing to its abundant and conducive land for the enterprise, and the …
(2024-12-18). Andrew Opio crowned 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs champ, earns ticket for Nairobi tourney. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Andrew Opio was over the weekend crowned the Men's Order of Merit winner for the 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs, achieving an impressive total of 756 nett points across ten tournaments. Opio's remarkable achievement sets the stage for his upcoming participation in the Finaritu Tournament at Sigona Golf Club …
(2024-12-18). Candidates for Judicial Service Commission job unite to defend ULS autonomy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 14 candidates vying for the position of Uganda Law Society (ULS) representative to the Judicial Service Commission have joined hands to defend the independence of the legal fraternity. Addressing Journalists at the Uganda Law Society Headquarters in Kampala, the candidates through a joint statement read by the Acting Chief Executive …
(2024-12-18). FIFA: Footballers Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati best in the world. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's Omedi edged out in race for Puskas goal-of-the-year award Doha, Qatar | AGENCIES | Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 winner Aitana Bonmatí has been named The Best FIFA Women's Player and Brazil's Vinícius Júnior has won The Best FIFA Men's Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha, …
(2024-12-18). Stanbic Bank appoints Mumba Kalifungwa as new CEO. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has named Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025, following regulatory approvals. Mumba, who succeeds Anne Juuko, brings nearly 30 years of professional experience, including over 20 years in senior roles across the banking sector in Botswana, Zambia, and Uganda. Previously …
(2024-12-18). Can the Paris Climate Pact Survive After COP29? fpif.org
(2024-12-18). Feds to pay $116M settlement to 103 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin Prison. indybay.org Some Of The Sexually Abused Women Incarcerated At FCI Dublin a.k.a. Rape Club, Worked At UNICOR Before The Prison Was Shut Down:…
(2024-12-18). Wednesday 12/25: Christmas Community Dinner. indybay.org Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building | 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060…
(2024-12-18). Starmer falls apart on homelessness at PMQs. Corbyn would've ended it on 'day one'. thecanary.co In the last Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) before Christmas, Keir Starmer failed to treat the scourge of homelessness as a national emergency. Starmer responded to a question on housing: Record numbers sleeping rough, almost 160,000 children living in temporary accommodation. Mr Speaker, we're delivering nearly £1bn into councils to tackle homelessness That's welcome, but the […] | By
(2024-12-18). The Dangerous Lie Behind On-Demand Nursing. levernews.com 
(2024-12-18). Lear on the highway: Albert Maltz's 'The Journey of Simon McKeever'. peoplesworld.org 
The scriptwriter, novelist, and blacklisted member of the Hollywood Ten Albert Maltz was around 40 himself when he wrote his novel on aging, The Journey of Simon McKeever, first published in 1949. He had many more productive years ahead but because of the blacklist this novel was the last one that would appear under the …
(2024-12-18). Whistleblower tells the Canary the DWP Restart scheme is 'little more than glorified CV advice'. thecanary.co A participant on a flagship Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) back to work programme has spoken out about their dire experience on the scheme to the Canary. In particular, the whistleblower has exposed how notorious private outsourcing company Maximus is doing the bare minimum to help participants into employment — all while raking in […] | By
(2024-12-18). The US has NO IDEA what a terrorist is, if Luigi Mangione is one. thecanary.co 
On Tuesday 17 December, a grand jury charged Luigi Mangione — the internets favourite CEO assassin — with murder "as an act of terrorism". This is in addition to his murder charge: Luigi Mangione is being charged with 1st degree murder & terrorism for allegedly "influencing the policies of a unit of government by intimidation […] | By
(2024-12-18). Whiny baby Nigel Farage is mad his milkshake assassin avoided jail. thecanary.co Nigel Farage has repeated a popular right wing conspiracy theory, claiming that there is a "two-tier justice system": Victoria Thomas Bowen, after following an impulse many of us have had, threw a milkshake at Farage and "given a 13-week prison sentence, suspended for 12 months" and: ordered to do 120 hours of unpaid work, 15 […] | By
(2024-12-18). Traitors and Dancing On Ice star Mollie Pearce is supporting a vital charity this Christmas. thecanary.co The children's bladder and bowel charity ERIC has just launched its Radio 4 appeal for this Christmas, which is being read by TV star Mollie Pearce. Appearing in a broadcast on 22 December (which will be repeated throughout the festive period), the Traitors star will raise awareness on behalf of ERIC. Mollie Pearce: supporting ERIC […] | By
(2024-12-18). Where did the UFO and alien PsyOps begin and who was behind it? expose-news.com In recent years, there has been a surge in corporate media coverage of unidentified flying objects ("UFOs") and alien disclosure, with government agencies, intelligence services and space organisations actively discussing the topic. …
(2024-12-18). Cuba recibe a 43 migrantes devueltos desde EE.UU. tras intentos de salida ilegal. cubadebate.cu Este miércoles fueron devueltas a Cuba 43 personas que habían participado en dos salidas ilegales del país por la vía marítima e interceptadas posteriormente por el Servicio de Guardacostas de Estados Unidos. Los 34 hombres, siete mujeres y dos menores retornaron en horas de la mañana en una embarcación del citado servicio por el puerto de Orozco, Bahía Honda, Artemisa.
(2024-12-18). Polémica en Perú por ley que protege a las fuerzas policiales. radiohc.cu Polémica ha generado en el Perú la ley promulgada por el gobierno de la autoproclamada presidenta Dilma Boluarte, que prohíbe la detención preventiva de policías que, en el ejercicio de sus funciones, utilicen sus armas reglamentarias y causen lesiones o muerte.
(2024-12-18). En la mira de los diputados cubanos medidas para enfrentar eventos hidrometeorológicos y sismos (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) La Comisión Nacional de Defensa y Orden Interior de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular,reunida este martes en el Palacio de Convenciones de la Habana,recibió una información actualizada del Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil,sobre los eventos hidrometeorológicos àìscar y Rafael que azotaron el Oriente y el Occidente del país,así como los sismos que afectaron a las provincias de Granma y Santiago de Cuba.
(2024-12-18). Cuba agradece a Dominica apoyo contra bloqueo de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, agradeció este miércoles la aprobación en el Parlamento de Dominica de una resolución que demanda el cese del bloqueo económico impuesto por los Estados Unidos a la isla.
(2024-12-18). Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional resalta voluntad política y empeño de Cuba para salir adelante. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento), Esteban Lazo, resaltó este miércoles la voluntad política y el empeño de la Revolución para transformar la compleja situación que atraviesa la nación caribeña.
(2024-12-18). Medidas económicas en Cuba buscan ordenar la actividad comercial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, ratificó este miércoles que las nuevas medidas aprobadas para la comercialización no buscan prohibir, sino ordenar la actividad comercial.
(2024-12-18). Condecoraciones para tres revolucionarios que han puesto en alto el nombre de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) En el pecho de Mijaín López Núñez, Gladys Bejerano Portela y Omara Durand Elías puso, este martes, el General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, las condecoraciones que los acreditan con los títulos honoríficos de Héroe de la República de Cuba y Heroínas del Trabajo.
(2024-12-18). Compleja recta final para cubanos en Torneo de Ajedrez Carlos Torre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Una serie de resultados se combinaron en la ciudad mexicana de Mérida para que los cubanos llegarán hoy sin puesto entre los posibles premiados a la despedida del Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Carlos Torre in Memóriam 2024.
(2024-12-18). Vinicius Júnior y Aitana Bonmatí ganaron el premio The Best. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Vinicius Júnior ganó el premio The Best, que otorga la Fifa al mejor futbolista del año, por su actuación con el Real Madrid y la selección brasileña.
(2024-12-18). Camagàºey toma ventaja en Serie Nacional de Boxeo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El equipo camagàºeyano derrotó 54-26 a Pinar del Río y llegó a 108 puntos, para encabezar la final de la Serie Nacional de Boxeo, que cerró hoy su segunda jornada en la sala polivalente Rafael Fortún, de esta ciudad.
(2024-12-18). Seguridad rusa detiene al autor del atentado en Moscú. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El Servicio Federal de Seguridad (FSB por sus siglas en ruso) informó hoy que detuvo al autor del atentado que costó la vida al teniente general Igor Kirílov.
(2024-12-18). Cuba espera un crecimiento del 1% del PIB para 2025, según ministro de Economía. cubadebate.cu En sesión plenaria del cuarto periodo ordinario de sesiones de la décima legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional, el ministro de Economía y Planificación, Joaquín Alonso Vázquez, anunció que Cuba proyecta un crecimiento del 1% en el producto interno bruto (PIB) para 2025. Alonso Vázquez dijo que el año estuvo marcado por desafíos significativos.
(2024-12-18). "El 47" es favorita con 14 nominaciones a los Goya (+ Listado). cubadebate.cu La ciudad de Granada se viste de gala para acoger la esperada ceremonia de los Premios Goya 2025, que se celebrará el próximo sábado 8 de febrero. Este evento, que representa la cúspide del reconocimiento al cine español, promete ser una noche llena de emociones y sorpresas, en un año donde la competencia se presenta más abierta que nunca.
(2024-12-18). Formación en ciberseguridad: Un camino hacia la resiliencia digital. cubadebate.cu A pocas horas de graduar a la primera generación de Ingenieros en Ciberseguridad de nuestro país, les hablaré acerca del impacto que tiene la formación en esta área del conocimiento para la sociedad actual. La formación en ciberseguridad no solo es una herramienta vital para proteger datos sensibles, sino también una inversión en la resiliencia y la confianza digital.
(2024-12-18). La familia oficialista (+ Video). cubadebate.cu øQué es Ideas Multimedios? en el nuevo programa de Confilo este martes, hablamos sobre nuestra familia oficialista, que incluye a la reconocida Mesa Redonda, celebró con orgullo sus 25 años de existencia.
(2024-12-18). Ministro de Finanzas y Precios presenta presupuesto del Estado para el 2025. cubadebate.cu Al presentar el estimado del presupuesto del Estado para el ejercicio fiscal del año 2024, así como el anteproyecto de presupuesto del Estado para 2025, el ministro de Finanzas y Precios, Vladimir Regueiro Ale, dijo que la propuesta de presupuesto del Estado para el año entrante se fundamenta en las proyecciones de gobierno para corregir las distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2024-12-18). Vamos a acabar con eso: Trump promete cambios drásticos en las leyes migratorias. cubadebate.cu En una entrevista a la cadena NBC News, el presidente electo de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anticipó las medidas migratorias que planea emprender en sus primeros días en el cargo, entre ellas, redobló su promesa de acabar con la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento.
(2024-12-18). Presidente Biden, saque de prisión a Simón Trinidad y déjelo regresar a Colombia. peoplesworld.org 
El presidente Biden indultó recientemente a su hijo Hunter Biden y conmutó las sentencias de 1.499 delincuentes relacionados con las drogas. El analista Charles Pierce insiste en que Biden también debería indultar a Simón Trinidad. Nos sumamos a esta petición en nombre del colombiano Ricardo Palmera, cuyo nombre de guerra es Simón Trinidad. Biden debe …
(2024-12-18). Insatisfacción en Cuba con programa para reimpulsar la economía(+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, mostró este miércoles su insatisfacción con los resultados hasta ahora del programa Proyecciones del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2024-12-18). Havanatur tiene en agenda 49 eventos para 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El grupo turístico cubano Havanatur ya tiene en agenda 49 eventos para el próximo año, aunque aspira sumar algunas decenas más, vaticinó Raidel Leyva, el jefe de su departamento responsable de esta modalidad.
(2024-12-18). Falleció el reconocido cineasta argentino Ernesto Bravo. cubadebate.cu Pedro Pablo Prada, embajador de Cuba en la República Argentina, expresó su profundo pesar en un mensaje en X (anteriormente Twitter) por el fallecimiento del reconocido comunista, médico, profesor y cineasta argentino, Ernesto Bravo.
(2024-12-18). Mbappé, Rodrygo y Vinicius llevan al Real Madrid a su cuarta Copa Intercontinental. cubadebate.cu El Real Madrid se proclamó este miércoles campeón de su cuarta Copa Intercontinental al imponerse por 3-0 al Pachuca mexicano en el estadio Lusail de Doha gracias a los goles del francés Kylian Mbappé y de los brasileños Rodrygo y Vinicius.
(2024-12-18). Una nuova mappa geopolitica si sta delineando: la fine della Siria (e della "Palestina" per ora). strategic-culture.su Gli israeliani in genere festeggiano le loro "vittorie". Questa euforia peserà con le élite imprenditoriali statunitensi? | Segue nostro La Siria è entrata nell'abisso: i demoni di al-Qa'eda, dell'ISIS e degli elementi più intransigenti della Fratellanza Musulmana volteggiano nei cieli. C'è caos, saccheggi, paura e una terribile passione per la vendetta fa scorrere il sangue. Le esecuzioni di strada sono frequenti. | Forse Hayat Tahrir A…
(2024-12-18). Donald Trump, Kamala Harris e la guerra nucleare. strategic-culture.su Lasciate che i popoli del mondo si occupino del nemico secondario, incarnato nell'imperialismo di Trump e nei "realisti" della sua ala di neoconservatori pragmatici. | Segue nostro Alcuni geopolitici russi hanno accolto la vittoria di Donald Trump come un'ottima notizia e potenzialmente come il segno di una svolta sulla scena mondiale che potrebbe generare risultati positivi per la Russia e il progetto multipolare. àà il caso, ad…
(2024-12-18). Ineludible mirar hacia el campo. radiohc.cu Los cubanos están urgidos de una elevación de los niveles de producción en el país, incluyendo los campos y en especial en las montañas.
(2024-12-18). Cuba aplicará modificaciones en sistema cambiario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El gobierno de Cuba aplicará modificaciones en el sistema cambiario, anunció este miércoles el primer ministro Manuel Marrero, en una comparecencia ante la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
(2024-12-18). Ejército israelí invade varias localidades sirias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Tanques del ejército de ocupación israelí entraron hoy en varios poblados sirios ubicados a lo largo de la franja fronteriza, en las provincias de Quneitra y Deraa, en el suroeste de esta nación levantina.
(2024-12-18). Proyecto de atención a infantes, adolescentes y jóvenes en situación de riesgo (+Audio). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) La Comisión de atención a la niñez, la juventud y derechos de igualdad de la mujer de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (ANPP) debatió el Proyecto de atención a infantes, adolescentes y jóvenes.
(2024-12-18). Recuperan en Cuba las Ciclovías y Motovías. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El Ministerio de Transporte trazó la estrategia de recuperar las Ciclovías y Motovías en toda Cuba a partir del incremento de la adquisición y circulación de motocicletas, ciclomotores y bicicletas por los sectores estatal y privado.
(2024-12-18). Senado de EE.UU. aprueba nuevo presupuesto de defensa por 885 000 millones de dólares. cubadebate.cu El Senado de Estados Unidos aprobó el miércoles un proyecto de Ley de Autorización de la Defensa Nacional (NDAA, por sus siglas en inglés) por un monto de 895.000 millones de dólares, informan medios locales. La votación resultó en 85 a 14 a favor del proyecto, superando ampliamente los 60 votos necesarios en la Cámara Alta compuesta por 100 miembros.