(2024-12-30). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). Macron appoints Zombie government in France. mronline.org 
After the fall of right-wing PM Michel Barnier to a no-confidence vote, Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new Prime Minister, Franàßois Bayrou, to attempt to apply the same policies. The Left Berlin spoke to Paris activist, John Mullen.
(2024-12-30). Disarmageddon: Do We Have a Choice? transcend.org All religions have certain texts declared to be "sacred." One cannot question the directives or prophecies in them. Which raises an unusual question: If Jesus returned today, either in spirit or in person, would he become a peace activist? Would he speak out against nuclear war and Armageddon?>
(2024-12-30). I Warned an Alberta Leftist Activist Mom About Vaccines in 2022. Last Month She Took Her 10-month Old for Flu and COVID-19 Shots and Her Baby Just Died Suddenly. globalresearch.ca 
I wrote this to Alberta mom Jessy Roos, an NDP activist, about pediatric COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. | I don't have the original post. I assume it was something about promoting mRNA vaccines in children. | . | . | . | . | . | . ….
(2024-12-30). Report: Israel Detaining North Gaza Hospital Director in Notorious Torture Camp. truthout.org Israeli forces are reportedly detaining Kamal Adwan Hospital Director Hussam Abu Safiya in a camp notorious for torture, sexual assault and killings of Palestinians, after abducting him and carrying out a massacre in the hospital last week. CNN reported on Monday, citing Palestinians recently released from Israeli custody, that Israel is holding Safiya in Sde Teiman camp, a camp likened to… |
(2024-12-30). PFLP-GC Condemns Zionist Siege of Kamal Adwan Hospital. indybay.org The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine — General Command condemns the Nazi Zionist terrorist army's storming of Kamal Adwan Hospital and burning it after imposing a siege on it with fire, systematically targeting it and the medical staff, torturing patients and accompanying staff and forcing them to leave it, not to mention the deaths of more than 50 martyrs, some of whom were burned to death as a result of the fire spreading throughout the hospital, in a complete war crime that is added to the record of Nazi crimes committed by the enemy in its violation of international humanitarian laws.
(2024-12-30). Continuity of Barbarism. Empire and Its Proxies Destroy Healthcare and Humanity as Policy. Mark Taliano. globalresearch.ca In Syria and Gaza, the mechanics of Western-perpetrated terror are eerily similar. | Empire's proxies, al Qaeda, ISIS and affiliates in Syria, and Zionists in occupied Palestine, destroy healthcare as policy. | In February, 2023, journalist Sara Salloum explained that, | "the years …
(2024-12-30). BBC Staffers Reveal Editor's 'Entire Job' To Whitewash Israeli War Crimes. popularresistance.org BBC editor Raffi Berg has almost complete control of the British broadcaster's online coverage of Israel's war on Gaza and is ensuring that all events are reported with a pro-Israel bias, according to a new report published on 28 December by Drop Site News. | "This guy's entire job is to water down everything that's too critical of Israel," one former BBC journalist said. | Drop Site News spoke to 13 current and former staffers who stated that the BBC's coverage consistently devalues Palestinian life, ignores Israeli atrocities, and creates a false equivalence in an entirely unbalanced conflict.
(2024-12-30). A Palestinian Year in Review: Genocide, Resistance and Unanswered Questions. counterpunch.org 
The story of the Israeli war on Gaza can be epitomized in the story of the Israeli war on Beit Lahia, a small Palestinian town in the northern part of the Strip. When Israel launched its ground operations in Gaza, Beit Lahia was already largely destroyed due to many days of relentless Israeli bombardment which
(2024-12-30). Iran, Oman Voice Support for Syria's Integrity. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman expressed their countries' identical views on the situation in Syria, calling for the protection of Syria's independence and territorial integrity.
(2024-12-30). Maysaa Sabrine Becomes First Female Governor of Syria's Central Bank. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). Syrian Minorities Under Threat as Security Forces Carry out Raids Against 'Remnants of Assad Militias'. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-30). Syria's De Facto Leader Says It Will Take Four Years To Hold Elections. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-30). Clueless in Gaza. strategic-culture.su If we review the hard powers resisting Israel's Gazan turkey shoot, the first thing we notice is that almost all of these have been armed by Iran or its proxies, with the major exception being the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and its derivatives, which were headquartered in the former Syrian Arab Republic, whose new rulers are literally spreading their hind cheeks to accommodate Israel's expansionist designs.
(2024-12-30). Iraq's Sudani walks a tightrope after Syria's fall. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). Genocide in Pictures: Worth a Trillion Words. transcend.org Parental Guidance Advised: Pornographic Violence | SYRIA, LEBANON, GAZA, WEST BANK 30 Dec 2024…
(2024-12-30). Proud that I was born in Riyadh: Syria's de facto ruler Al-Sharaa. ummid.com Ahmed Hussein Al-Sharaa, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad Al-Julani, boasted of his Saudi roots at the same time hailing the contribution of Saudi Arabia for Syria and its people.
(2024-12-30). Global conflicts shatter childhoods: Record number of children living in war zones in 2024. nationofchange.org 2024 marked an unprecedented crisis for children globally, with record numbers displaced, malnourished, and deprived of basic rights due to escalating conflicts.
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: the False Savoir. counterpunch.org 
A pious Sunday school teacher confessing to lust in his heart but swearing never to lie, he came to Washington to reestablish public faith in government just when popular disgust at monstrous U.S. crimes in Indochina had reached unprecedented heights. The big business agenda during his term in office (1977-1981) was to roll back the welfare state, break the power of unions, fan the flames of the Cold War to increase military spending, engineer tax breaks for wealthy corporate interests, and repeal government regulation of business. While portraying himself as a peanut-farming populist, Carter delivered the goods…
(2024-12-30). Illinois Bill Would Restore Voting Rights to Thousands of Incarcerated People. truthout.org In every election cycle since 1992, more than 30,000 people in Illinois have been denied the right to vote due to being confined in prison. Until 2019, an additional 19,000 were disenfranchised because they were in county jails. That year, however, Illinois passed two significant pieces of legislation that strengthened citizens' access to vote. The "Voting in Jail" bill ensured that people… |
(2024-12-30). Report: Missing Gazan hospital director arrested by IDF located in Israel's Sde Teiman detention facility. haaretz.com Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya of Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital has been taken to the notorious Sde Teiman prison, according to three Palestinian detainees who had been released from the detention center, CNN reports…
(2024-12-30). Water Crisis Continues in Occupied Al-Quds. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime's authorities in occupied Al-Quds have launched emergency water distribution stations after a technical failure left over 200,000 settlers without water.
(2024-12-30). "Total Moral, Ethical Failure": Holocaust Scholar Omer Bartov on Israel's Genocide in Gaza. democracynow.org 
Since October 7, 2023, Israel's onslaught in Gaza has killed more than 45,500 Palestinians and injured more than 108,000. At the same time, Gaza officials continue to accuse Israel of deliberately blocking aid deliveries. Human rights organizations are condemning Israel for attacking Palestinian lifesaving infrastructure, including Gaza's water supply and medical system. All of this has led to the world's leading specialist on the subject of genocide to declare Israel is carrying out a combination of "genocidal actions, ethnic cleansing and annexation of the Gaza Strip." Omer Bartov,…
(2024-12-30). Configuring the Paradoxical Insights of 48-fold and 100-fold Sets of Koans. transcend.org AI-Assisted Clarification of Cognitive Challenge of Fundamentally Elusive Metaphors – The UN's ambition to "turbocharge" the Sustainable Development Goals at the Summit of the Future was previously explored through a series of interactions with AI.
(2024-12-30). Headlines for December 30, 2024. democracynow.org Sixth Palestinian Child Dies of Hypothermia in Gaza as Israel Continues Unrelenting Attacks , Family Blames Palestinian Security Forces for Killing of West Bank Journalist Shatha al-Sabbagh, Syria's De Facto Leader Says It Could Take Four Years to Organize Elections, Israelis Hold Nationwide Rallies to Demand Gaza Ceasefire Deal and Netanyahu Resignation, South Korean Airliner Crash Kills All But Two of 181 People Aboard, Azerbaijan's Leader Calls on Putin to Admit Russia Shot Down Airliner, Georgia's Outgoing President Refuses to Quit as Mikheil Kavelashvili Is Inaugurated, Former President Jim…
(2024-12-30). New UN Cybercrime Treaty Primed for Abuse. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The United Nations Headquarters building in New York City, United States, July 16, 2024. | © 2024 Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via AP Photo | The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention against Cybercrime on December 24, despite widespread concerns that the treaty will facilitate human rights violations.The convention, the first global treaty of its kind, extends far beyond addressing cybercrime — malicious attacks on computer networks, systems, and data. It obligates states to establish broad electronic surveillance powers to investigate and cooperate on a wide ran…
(2024-12-30). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). Report: IDF used AI targeting system in Gaza, possibly increasing civilian casualties. haaretz.com GAZA: IDF says it won't allow Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital to reopen after mass arrests, leaving north Gaza with one functioning hospital; Hamas' health ministry reported dozens killed in explosion next to hospital ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Report: Hostage talks may collapse due to Israel's conduct, Egyptian sources say ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli forces destroyed tunnel leading to Hezbollah command post…
(2024-12-30). South Korea's worst-ever plane crash highlights dangers of bird strikes. aljazeera.com Bird strikes are a common hazard for commercial flights but only rarely cause serious accidents, experts say.
(2024-12-30). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2024-12-30). Ukraine Fights To Reunite Thousands of Abducted Children With Their Families. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). üü•YEAR2024: A glimpse of Xi's global insights through maxims quoted in 2024. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Throughout the year of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events hosted in China and made four significant overseas visits, consistently calling for stronger win-win cooperation to build a better world. Esteemed a masterly communicator, Xi incorporated into his talks, speeches and articles a string of well-known Chinese …
(2024-12-30). IDF shoots down missile fired from Yemen before it entered Israeli territory. haaretz.com GAZA: Israeli soldier killed in northern Gaza combat, IDF announces ‚ñ CEASE-FIRE TALKS: Hostage talks may collapse due to Israel's conduct, Egyptian sources say ‚ñ ISRAEL: Investigation finds soldier killed by tank turret in operational accident, IDF says ‚ñ IRAN: Israeli arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran…
(2024-12-30). Israel no longer needs to appease Russia. It's time to commit to Ukraine. haaretz.com Netanyahu promised Putin he wouldn't intervene in Russia's war on Ukraine, based on Israel's need for Russia's 'permission' to strike Syria against Hezbollah and Iran. But with the Middle East's new geopolitical landscape, and Putin ramping up antisemitism, there's no longer any need to bargain with the Kremlin…
(2024-12-30). Israel storms and sets fire to the last hospital in northern Gaza. wsws.org The Israeli military raided and set ablaze Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia on Friday, shutting down the last operating hospital in northern Gaza.
(2024-12-30). Israel struggling to contain attacks as Yemeni missiles rain down: US report. presstv.ir A report says the Israeli regime is struggling to contain the damage resulting from extensive Yemeni strikes against the occupied Palestinian territories.
(2024-12-30). Iran, Oman urge independence, stability, inclusive government in Syria. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister says Iran and Oman have commonalities on the regional issues.
(2024-12-30). Gaza: Dr. Abu Safiya hailed for 'bravery' moments before arrest. newarab.com 
The final moment of The facility's director, who has repeatedly warned about the precarious situation in the hospital and north Gaza, was seen wearing his medical coat as he walked towards an Israeli tank, indicating that he had continued wor…
(2024-12-30). Gaza's Dr. Abu Safiya held in Sde Teiman detention camp: report. newarab.com 
(2024-12-30). WHO demands Israel release Gaza hospital director. newarab.com 
The WHO chief called Monday for the immediate release of The Friday-Saturday assault on Kamal Adwan in Beit Lahia left northern Gaza's last major health facility out of service and emptied of patients, the World Health Organisation said. | "Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat," WHO director-general Tedros Adha…
(2024-12-30). How did the MENA region react to Jimmy Carter's death. newarab.com 
World leaders, journalists and political commentators have offered their condolences and weighed in on former US The former US leader was behind several major foreign policy decisions affecting the While he has been regarded as a champion of Palestinian rights later in his career, he was also responsible for controversial actions such…
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: The architect of Arab-Israeli normalisation. newarab.com 
More than four decades after leaving the White House, Jimmy Carter is remembered as a pivotal figure in Middle East diplomacy – a legacy defined by his greatest achievement but also tied to the challenges that ultimately ended his presidency. | The former president, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 100, brokered the historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, altering the course of the Palestinian struggle for statehood and paving the way for the Arab-Israeli normalisation process. | However, his triumph was soon overshadowed by the Iran hostage crisis, which erupted just months after the signing…
(2024-12-30). üü•YEAR2024: Peace, stability in Middle East still distant in 2025. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO | Xinhua | In a region where turmoil has long been the norm, the cascade of events in the Middle East in 2024 has nevertheless shocked the world due to its intensity and complexity. The Israel-Palestine conflict entered the second year, leaving Gaza stranded in a dire humanitarian crisis and creating ripple effects …
(2024-12-30). Cuba en 2024: Adversidad y resiliencia. cubadebate.cu Este 2024 ha sido un año complejo para los cubanos, marcado por la crisis económica, los desastres naturales y el recrudecimiento de medidas unilaterales contra la mayor de las Antillas. No obstante, siguen vivas las esperanzas que nos unen en aras de un futuro mejor. En instantáneas, un resumen de esta etapa que termina.
(2024-12-30). Australian Greens leader fraudulently claims Labor shifting to the left on Gaza. wsws.org Greens leader Adam Bandt whitewashed Labor's ongoing complicity in the Gaza genocide, as part of his bid for a power-sharing arrangement with a Labor government after the next election.
(2024-12-30). 'The saboteurs': Hamas says Israel obstructing truce talks as Gaza genocide rages. presstv.ir A Hamas official says Israel has been sabotaging the talks aimed at securing a Gaza ceasefire deal by refusing to withdraw its occupation forces and end its genocidal war on the Palestinian territory.
(2024-12-30). Iran's president hopes war, genocide would end in New Year. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian hopes for an end to oppression, violence, war, and genocide in 2025.
(2024-12-30). 2024 in Retrospect: Palestinian Resistance Overwhelm Zionist War Machine. ummid.com Even with the failure of the international community to stop the genocide and reign in Israel, ther steadfastness, sumoud of Palestinians will remain strong until freedom is finally attained.
(2024-12-30). All Of Western Civilization Owns This Genocide. caitlinjohnstone.com.au This is our genocide. This is our crime. To blame it all on the Jews is to say that our society is perfectly fine and healthy and that none of this would be happening if not for the Machiavellian manipulations of a small Abrahamic religion.
(2024-12-30). Probe against Sara Netanyahu for harassing witness in corruption case. ummid.com After allegations that Sara Netanyahu is harassing a witness in the Israeli Prime Minister's corruption trial and his political opponents, Attorney General of Israel has asked Police to open an investigation.
cbc.ca (2024-12-30). Israel's Netanyahu successfully undergoes prostate removal surgery, hospital saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption.
cbc.ca (2024-12-30). Israel's Netanyahu successfully undergoes prostate removal surgery, hospital saysIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underwent successful surgery Sunday to have his prostate removed, hospital officials said, a procedure that came as he manages multiple crises including the war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption.
(2024-12-30). The Real History of How Hamas Was Created And Propped Up | Part 3. scheerpost.com 
By Robert Inkalesh / MintPressNews You might have heard that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been propping up Hamas in Gaza… but is there more to the story? Some argue that Netanyahu has an 'alliance' or at least an interdependency with Hamas to serve his own goals, but is that really true? In the …
(2024-12-30). UNRWA may be forced to stop saving lives in Gaza. theguardian.com Will the world let that happen?>
(2024-12-30). Report: Horrific Conditions at Manashe Prison. imemc.org 
The Commission of Prisoners Affairs issued a report on Sunday that detainees in the Israeli "Manashe" prison live a catastrophic daily reality and harsh and painful conditions around the clock, which poses a danger to their bodies and lives. In a statement issued on Sunday evening, the Commission stated that the "Manashe" prison is newly …
(2024-12-30). Starbucks barista strike spreads to 300 stores across U.S. mronline.org 
The action involved over 300 stores that had previously voted to join Starbucks Workers United Union (SBWU) according to a press release from the union.
(2024-12-30). Other States Banned Forced Prison Labor. Why Didn't California? scheerpost.com 
By Michelle Chen / Truthout Despite the state's Democratic majority, more than 53 percent of Californians voted against a ban on slave labor in state prisons. Proposition (Prop) 6 would have amended the state constitution by removing a provision that allows incarcerated people to be forced to work. Though it would not ban "voluntary" work in these facilities, …
(2024-12-30). Croatia's Milanovic to face rival in election run-off next month. aljazeera.com Incumbent president narrowly missed an outright win, securing 49.1% of the vote, while rival Primorac garnered 19.35%.
(2024-12-30). How the world voted in 2024. aljazeera.com The super-cycle of elections in 2024 had nearly 1.8 billion people globally vote for their leaders.
(2024-12-30). Palestine protest group condemns NZ's 'normalisation of apartheid' over Israeli tennis player. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report A Palestine solidarity group has protested over the participation of Israeli tennis player Lina Glushko in New Zealand's ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland this week, saying such competition raises serious concerns about the normalisation of systemic oppression and apartheid. The Palestine Forum of New Zealand said in a statement that by taking…
(2024-12-30). A Saudi Atheist and a Web of Lies: The Distortion of the Magdeburg Attack. mintpressnews.com 
In a calculated effort to stoke anti-Muslim hysteria, pro-Israeli right-wing social media accounts distorted the facts surrounding a tragic car-ramming attack on a German Christmas parade. This manipulation aligns with a broader trend of reviving post-9/11 Islamophobia to advance imperialist war narratives that ultimately benefit Israel. | When news broke that a Saudi-born man was responsible for the
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter Dead at 100: Fmr. Pres. Urged "Peace Not Apartheid" in 2007 DN! Interview on Palestine. democracynow.org 
Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old. The 39th president served a single, tumultuous term in the White House from 1977 to 1981. As we begin our look at his life and legacy, we hear Carter's own words in a Democracy Now! interview discussing his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Carter criticized Israel's policies in the West Bank and Gaza, and argued Israel's settlements in the Occupied Territories were the main barrier to peace. "Americans don't want to know and many Israelis don't want to know what is going on inside Pa…
(2024-12-30). War on Gaza Crystalizes Israel's Image. pressenza.com Modern Israel attracts much attention from analysts and the public but our ability to understand it is hindered by ideology, prejudice, and myth. Many tread carefully when discussing Israel lest they be accused of antisemitism. In an
(2024-12-30). When Democrats and liberals smeared Jimmy Carter for criticizing Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100, was attacked for telling the truth about Israel. Many Democrats joined the smear campaign.
(2024-12-30). Yemeni forces conduct 13 anti-Israel missile operations in 10 days. presstv.ir Yemeni Armed Forces have undertaken at least 13 operations against Israeli targets in the past 10 days in defense of their country and in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid the Tel Aviv regime's genocidal war.
(2024-12-30). Israel sets homes ablaze in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire: Lebanese army. presstv.ir The Lebanese army announced the incursion of Israeli forces into two towns in southern Lebanon and burned several homes.
(2024-12-30). WHO calls for end to Israeli attacks on Gaza hospitals. presstv.ir The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for an end to deadly Israeli attacks on hospitals in the Gaza Strip, where the health system has collapsed due to the occupying regime's genocidal war.
(2024-12-30). Iran's president urges peace and security in region, Muslim world. presstv.ir Iran's President Pezeshkian says Tehran's practical approach is based on the promotion of peace and security among the regional and Muslim countries.
(2024-12-30). Israeli minister threatens to assassinate Yemen's Ansarullah leader. presstv.ir Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen has threatened to assassinate the leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement Abdul-Malik al-Houthi amid rising anti-Israeli strikes by Yemeni Armed Forces.
(2024-12-30). Palestinian Authority's raid on Jenin appeals to Israeli, Western interests. aljazeera.com The Palestinian Authority is fighting armed groups in Jenin in hopes of winning favour with Israel and the US.
(2024-12-30). No privacy, constant struggles for women in Gaza's crowded tent camps. aljazeera.com With much of Gaza levelled by Israel, Palestinian women try to preserve their modesty and dignity in displacement camps.
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: The father of Arab-Israeli normalisation. aljazeera.com With the Camp David Accords, the late US president set in motion the gradual Arab abandonment of the Palestinian cause.
(2024-12-30). Gaza Resistance Proves Resilient Despite Israeli Onslaught; Occupation Forces Suffer Casualties. english.almanar.com.lb The indomitable spirit of the Palestinian resistance in the northern Gaza Strip continues to shine through despite the relentless onslaught of attacks by Israeli occupation forces. Even in the face of genocidal tactics, widespread home demolitions, forced displacement of civilians, and the deliberate destruction of hospitals and medical facilities, the resistance has only grown stronger …
(2024-12-30). IOF announces Israeli settler from Petah Tikva arrested for spying for Iran, including surveillance of former War Minister Benny Gantz's house and vehicle arson. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli army radio: The arrest of a settler from Petah Tikva, linked to Iran, marks the 13th case of Israeli spies working for Iran for financial gain. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli media: Two soldiers killed, others injured in anti-armor shell fire at a military gathering in Beit Lahia, north of Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli Enemy Continues Violating South Lebanon Ceasefire amid Silence of Monitor Committee. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued on Monday violating the ceasefire in South Lebanon, disregarding the indirect agreement brokered by the UN, US, and France and the recommendations of the monitor committee which shows indifference about the Zionist attacks. In this regard, the Israeli occupation forces detonated and burned a number of houses in Taybeh village before …
(2024-12-30). Israeli enemy: One missile was fired from Central Gaza at the Israeli settlement of Kissufim. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Israeli Channel 14: Military Division 162 is incapable of defeating Hamas whose groups are still operating in northern Gaza. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Foul-up or cover-up? This IDF soldier's family wants answers about his death in Lebanon. haaretz.com Family members of Gur Kehati, tasked with protecting an amateur archaeologist exploring an ancient fortress in Lebanon and killed together with him, are fighting to find out the truth about an IDF 'mission' in hostile territory conducted like a 'high school hike'…
(2024-12-30). 'This government betrayed me, but it also betrayed the entire State of Israel'. haaretz.com Yehuda Cohen, father of kidnapped soldier Nimrod Cohen, is set to meet the ICC's chief prosecutor. 'The warrants were not motivated by antisemitism, but the fact that the unnecessary continuation of the fighting causes suffering to Palestinians and Israelis, and results in the killing of civilians and soldiers'…
(2024-12-30). Palestinians are souring on Hamas — and they want an end to the war. haaretz.com There's the bad news — apocalyptic destruction in Gaza, rampant poverty, utter despair about the Palestinian Authority — and there's more bad news: Over half of Palestinians still back the October 7 attack. But recent polls show that's not the whole story…
(2024-12-30). Meet the new kind of Jewish settlers: pushing Bedouin communities out of the Negev. haaretz.com What seems like a harmless student village is in fact a group of young religious Zionists who settled in an open area, causing Bedouin to worry this is another stage in their eviction from their homes…
(2024-12-30). Israeli settlers pressured, the cabinet approved. Now annexation is creeping into West Bank's Area B. haaretz.com Demolitions of Palestinian structures and the establishment of illegal outposts in Area B, where Israel hardly interfered until recently, indicate a new, major battleground between settlers and Palestinians, and are further evidence of the government's attempts to weaken the Palestinian Authority…
(2024-12-30). Seven people, including six infants, die of hypothermia in Gaza, authorities say. haaretz.com The Gaza health ministry warns that the number of people dying from hypothermia is expected to rise as the result of heavy rain and difficult living conditions in flooded encampments…
(2024-12-30). Gal Gadot 'fully healed and filled with gratitude' after emergency surgery. haaretz.com 'Sharing this is not meant to frighten anyone, but to empower. If even one person feels compelled to take action for their health because of this story, it will have been worth sharing'…
(2024-12-30). Israel imposes new barrier on travelers amid sharp decline in inbound tourism. haaretz.com A new mandatory entry permit will affect visitors from visa-exempt countries — including the U.S., U.K. and most European Union member states — at a time when visitors are desperately needed…
(2024-12-30). Israeli pop star Eyal Golan's alleged sexual assault victim breaks silence on national TV. haaretz.com The victim described multiple alleged rapes and sexual assaults that took place when she was a minor, which she alleges were committed by Golan, his father, as well as members of Golan's entourage…
(2024-12-30). Jewish author renounces Israeli citizenship over 'genocidal campaign' against Palestinians. haaretz.com 'Predicated on the worst kinds of violent crimes we know of': U.S.-based author Avi Steinberg slammed Israeli citizenship law as directly linked to his decision to renounce his own citizenship…
(2024-12-30). Israeli soldier killed in northern Gaza, three seriously wounded, IDF announces. haaretz.com Sergeant Uriel Peretz, 23-years-old from Beitar Illit, served in the Kfir Battalion's Netzah Yehuda Brigade. Since the start of the war, 825 Israeli soldiers have been killed…
(2024-12-30). Christmas in Palestine under the shadow of war and occupation. newarab.com 
Bethlehem – Even the Israeli military checkpoints in But the The city'
(2024-12-30). Aid groups demand end to Israel's attacks on Gaza hospitals. newarab.com 
The head of the "Hospitals in Gaza have once again become battlegrounds and the health system is under severe threat," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a post on X. | "We repeat: stop attacks on hospitals. People in Gaza need access to health care. Humanitarians need access to provide health a…
(2024-12-30). Israel army to stay in south Lebanon beyond truce: report. newarab.com 
The Israel Hayom newspaper said the army was "considering" remaining in some control points in south Lebanon even after the 60 days specified in the agreement ends, adding that the topic has been discussed in recent days…
(2024-12-30). Israel pounds two Gaza hospitals as sixth baby dies from cold. newarab.com 
Overnight and early on Monday, Israeli forces the al-Wafaa Hospital where at least seven were killed and the al-Ahli hospital. | Gaza civil defence crews and witnesses confirmed many were critically wounded in t…
(2024-12-30). Israeli forces order evacuation in besieged northern Gaza town. newarab.com 
Israeli forces carrying out a weeks-long offensive in The fresh expulsion orders caused a new wave of displacement, although it was not immediately clear how many people were affected, the residents said. | Palestinian and United Nations offi…
(2024-12-30). Ben-Gvir storms Al Aqsa, sparks outrage. ummid.com Israel's far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir stormed Masjid al Aqsa Compound in Occupied Jerusalem Thursday (December 26, 2024) sparking a huge worldwide outrage.
(2024-12-30). 'Imagined Reality': Bethlehem Pastor tears into Zionist idea of 'Greater Israel'. ummid.com The idea of "Greater Israel" that Israel and its supporters want the world to believe in order to create a Zionist state in Palestine is a case of 'imagined reality' based on incorrect interpretation of Bible, Rev. Munther Isaac said.
(2024-12-30). Is Israel's diplomatic isolation in Europe growing? independent.co.ug 
Standoff over closure of embassy in Dublin is unlikely to make Israel's complicated relations with the EU any easier COMMENT | DAVID EHL | After criticism from Ireland, Israel has closed its embassy in Dublin for the time being. It may be a sign that Israel's influence in Europe is waning. Even if a two-state solution …
(2024-12-30). October 7: A History in Threads. counterpunch.org 
What follows is the final installment of 'October 7: A History in Threads,' which connects the present to the past 141 years of Zionism and Israel's occupation of Palestine. Please go here to see all of the 11 threads in this series that includes embroidered portraits of the ongoing Palestinian struggle for liberation. According to
(2024-12-30). Israeli butchery due to extreme cold in Gaza rises to 7. indybay.org The death toll due to the "bitter cold and frost" among displaced Palestinians living in tents has increased to seven, a number that is expected to rise further, according to a statement from Gaza's Government Media Office. | video at link: 2m 40s…
(2024-12-30). "A Genocidal Project": Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah on Israel's Destruction of Gaza Health System. democracynow.org 
Gaza's Health Ministry has confirmed that close to 46,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israel's ongoing assault, but Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah estimates the true number is closer to 300,000. "This is literally and mathematically a genocidal project," says Abu-Sittah, a British Palestinian reconstructive surgeon who worked in Gaza for over a month treating patients at both Al-Shifa and Al-Ahli Baptist hospitals. Israel continues to attack what remains of the besieged territory's medical infrastructure. On Sunday, an Israeli attack on the upper floor of al-Wafa Hospital in Gaza City k…
(2024-12-30). BBC Exposé: Israeli Lobby and Government Collaborate in Free Speech Crackdown. mintpressnews.com 
Israeli lobbyists, organizations, and former intelligence operatives are actively working behind the scenes to suppress free speech, stifle debate at academic institutions, ban advocacy groups, and curtail the right to assembly. This coordinated effort has intensified during the ongoing Gaza war, with substantial complicity from Western governments and major social media platforms. | On December 17, the BBC published an
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter, Who Urged "Peace Not Apartheid" in Palestine, Dead at 100. truthout.org Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old. The 39th president served a single, tumultuous term in the White House from 1977 to 1981. As we begin our look at his life and legacy, we hear Carter's own words in a Democracy Now! interview discussing his book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. Carter criticized Israel's policies in the West Bank and Gaza… |
(2024-12-30). Revuelta Interna en la BBC por Gaza. globalizacion.ca 
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(2024-12-30). Gaza al borde de la hambruna, alerta la ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) La Franja de Gaza está hoy cerca de entrar en una etapa de hambruna debido a la agresión y al bloqueo impuesto por Israel desde hace más de 14 meses, alertó la ONU.
(2024-12-30). Selected Articles: The "Oreshnik" Missile System: Moscow's Unrivaled Hypersonic Capabilities. Implications of Russia's "Non-Nuclear Deterrence". Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter Told Trump How to Put America First, But Will He Do It? pressenza.com With President Jimmy Carter's passing and Donald Trump about to return to the White House, it's a good time to recall a phone conversation that Carter had with Trump during his first term. Carter's advice would serve Trump well if he really wants to fulfill his campaign promise to Put America First—something he failed to do in his first term. | In April 2019, Jimmy Carter told his church congregation in Georgia that President Trump had
(2024-12-30). Calls For A Migrant Labor Strike Grow On Social Media. popularresistance.org Since the xenophobia-fueled presidential re-election of Donald Trump, calls have been growing on social media for a pro-immigrant labor strike beginning on January 11, days before Trump is to take office. The emerging movement's goal is to highlight the social, cultural, and economic importance of immigrants in the United States. The Trump campaign's racist rhetoric — targeted at Latin Americans and Caribbean Islanders — is an urgent threat driving the need to speak out against his proposed immigration policies — such as the plan to conduct mass deportations.
(2024-12-30). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. popularresistance.org In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective West currently lacks. | Despite the collective efforts of NATO in arming, training, and backing Ukraine, Ukrainian forces continue to give ground at an accelerated rate across the entire line of contact amid the ongoing Russian Special Military Operation (SMO).
(2024-12-30). Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender To Fascism. popularresistance.org For decades, neoliberalism has systematically attacked the welfare state, undermined public institutions and weakened the foundations of collective well-being. Shrouded in the alluring language of liberty, it transforms market principles into a dominant creed, insisting that every facet of life conform to the imperatives of profit and economic efficiency. | But in reality, neoliberalism consolidates wealth in the hands of a financial elite, celebrates ruthless individualism, promotes staggering levels of inequality, perpetuates systemic injustices like racism and militarism, and commodifies everything, leaving no…
(2024-12-30). America's Health Insurance Grinches. popularresistance.org In the past two weeks, one thing has become crystal clear in America: the public outrage after the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson exposed a seething fury over the health insurance racket. No amount of media finger-wagging at public perversity or partisan attempts to frame Luigi Mangione's act as a statement from the left or right can hide the reality: the people, from all sides, are livid about the healthcare system—and with good reason. | In the 21st century, Americans have expressed their view that healthcare is deteriorating, not advancing.
(2024-12-30). France's Covid-19 pandemic investrigation handling closed. plenglish.com Paris, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The Court of Justice of the French Republic (CJR) has closed the investigation into handling the Covid-19 pandemic, which involved high-ranking authorities, the press reports today.
(2024-12-30). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2024-12-30). Excess Deaths and Depopulation: Shall We Sit Around in Our Insouciance and Permit This to Happen? globalresearch.ca [This article was first published by GR in January 2024.] | Introductory Note: | Excess deaths — why is this not discussed in mainstream media? Why is this not top agenda in the Congress or Parliament?: | The compilation of relevant Global Research …
(2024-12-30). Digital Settler Colonialism, Gaza, and the Struggle for Palestinian Liberation. projectcensored.org In the first half of the show, Mickey sits down with Omar Zahzah, a Lebanese/Palestinian organizer, writer, poet, freelance journalist and assistant professor of Arab/Muslim ethnicities and diaspora studies at San Francisco State University. Omar discusses his forthcoming book from the Censored and Seven Stories presses titled Terms of Servitude: …
(2024-12-30). Deputy Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush announces "Promise and Commitment" campaign aimed at removing the effects of the Zionist aggression on Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Hezbollah Announces Reconstruction Plan, Vows Rebuilding Border Villages. english.almanar.com.lb Deputy Head of Hezbollah Executive Council Sheikh Ali Daamoush announced, on Monday in a press conference, the "Promise and Commitment" campaign aimed at removing the effects of the Zionist aggression on Lebanon. "Reconstruction is a national responsibility; this does not exempt the Lebanese government from assuming its responsibilities," his eminence said. Sheikh Daamoush indicated that …
(2024-12-30). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). Personal endebtment and debt forgivness in the Roman empire. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). President Unveils Plans to Reform Iran's Educational System. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian voiced his administration's determination to reform the country's educational system and enhance its quality.
(2024-12-30). Iran, Oman Discuss Regional Situation. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman talked about the latest regional developments at a meeting in Tehran.
(2024-12-30). Joint Actions Define Strategic Depth of Iran-China Ties: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The next "golden 50 years of future relations between Iran and China" will show that this journey marks the beginning of a new chapter in strategic cooperation between the two countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.
(2024-12-30). United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres wishes the world Happy New Year. tvbrics.com 
"Together, we can make 2025 a new beginning"
(2024-12-30). Why Nepal's Gurkha fighters want to join India's army again. aljazeera.com Change of rules in Indian Army hiring scheme has affected young men in Nepal who are training to join armies worldwide.
(2024-12-30). At least 71 people killed in Ethiopia road accident. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-30). China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder. aljazeera.com Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March.
(2024-12-30). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,040. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,040th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-30). South Korea authorities seek arrest of Yoon over martial law declaration. aljazeera.com Joint investigation unit requests arrest warrant for suspended president over brief imposition of martial law.
(2024-12-30). Three foreigners die in Bangkok hotel fire, authorities say. aljazeera.com Fire broke out on fifth floor of hotel near popular Khao San Road, fire department says.
(2024-12-30). Video: Five things Jimmy Carter will be remembered for. aljazeera.com Jimmy Carter was a one-term US president but many of his achievements came after he left office.
(2024-12-30). Video: US President Joe Biden pays tribute to Jimmy Carter. aljazeera.com Joe Biden remembered former US President Jimmy Carter, who has died aged 100.
(2024-12-30). Australia beat India in 'one of the best' Tests to take series lead. aljazeera.com Australia beat India by 184 runs in the fourth Test to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match Border-Gavaskar series.
(2024-12-30). Salah says new Liverpool deal is 'far away'. aljazeera.com Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says he is a long way from extending his contract at Liverpool, which expires in the summer.
(2024-12-30). Sinking Mike Pompeo: Tucker Carlson, Assange and Trump. counterpunch.org 
Mike Pompeo's role in the first Trump administration as both director of the Central Intelligence Agency and US Secretary of State will be forever associated with the venom and desperation he had in targeting Julian Assange, a publisher who drove him to distraction and engendered mania. As the chief founder of WikiLeaks, Assange had regularly published
(2024-12-30). Hundreds arrested in Northern Cape on various charges. sanews.gov.za Hundreds arrested in Northern Cape on various charges | Police in the Northern Cape have arrested some 429 suspects during the weekly Safer Festive Season operations – a continuation of Operation Shanela. | According to a police statement, SA Police Service members arrested the suspects on a range of charges, including illegal possession of uncut diamonds, illicit mining, murder, rape, illegal dealing in liquor, dealing in drugs, undocumented persons, assaults, malicious damage to property, contravention of protection orders, house breaking and theft, theft out of motor vehicles and driving under the influence of…
(2024-12-30). The Empire Burns The Middle East While US Homelessness Surges. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The US empire is up to its elbows in the middle east working frenetically to manipulate what happens there, while in the United States itself homelessness has taken another record-shattering leap forward.
(2024-12-30). New Sri Lankan president visits India on his first overseas trip. wsws.org President Dissanayake's selection of India to visit first is to signal his government's commitment to aligning Colombo with the US-led preparations for war against China.
(2024-12-30). El derrumbe europeo. cubadebate.cu Europa Occidental se resiste a admitir la derrota militar de la OTAN en Ucrania, al tiempo que vacila sobre su lugar en el nuevo orden global que tiene a la Federación rusa como un actor central junto a China y los Brics+. Los cambios se están sucediendo con una velocidad que la institucionalidad tradicional de los países colonizadores no logra procesar con sensatez y cordura.
(2024-12-30). Fascism and Radical Left Lunacy. counterpunch.org 
Donald, the idiot, the madman, the consummate cowardly thug is preparing to unleash shock and awe to paint his agenda onto the American and the world stage such as we have never seen before. Day one, two, three…infinity. He will attempt to unleash the hounds of horror. Why? To impose his horrendous agenda—of course. But
(2024-12-30). Teachers Turn to Study Groups for Anti-Racist Learning as History Is Whitewashed. truthout.org It is hard to overstate the burdens public school educators have been asked to carry over the last several years. There are the perennial stressors: inadequate funding, crumbling infrastructure, the inundation of schools with standardized testing, and too little time to plan, grade and collaborate with colleagues. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic: isolation, building closures, remote teaching… |
(2024-12-30). Sixth Palestinian baby dies of hypothermia as cold grips Gaza. presstv.ir Another Palestinian baby dies of hypothermia as cold weather hits Gaza in the past days.
(2024-12-30). For pro-Palestinian protesters on U.S. campuses, 2024 began with a bang, ends in a whimper. haaretz.com At the end of the U.S. fall semester, Gaza war encampments appear to be fizzling out. Some blame repression of free speech, others cite fatigue. All sides say there are less visible sides to the pro-Palestinian protests that are still bubbling…
(2024-12-30). Revuelta Interna en la BBC por Gaza. globalizacion.ca
(2024-12-30). Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender to Fascism. globalresearch.ca For decades,
(2024-12-30). Rise of Urgent Suspected Cancer in the Thames Valley. globalresearch.ca New figures show that a record number of urgent suspected cancer referrals were made in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire this year. | A cancer research organisation said cancer patients across England already face "anxious waits for treatment", and called on the …
(2024-12-30). What Hanukkah Teaches About Violence. Prof. Yakov Rabkin. globalresearch.ca Biblical accounts teem with violent episodes. Just a few days ago, we read in the synagogue the story of Jacob's two sons, Levi and Simeon, massacring the entire male population of a city in a devious scheme using a religious …
(2024-12-30). No Longer Sustained by Education, Western Humanity Is in Death Throes. Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca Universities no longer produce educated people, and educated people are ceasing to exist. It is an interesting question, not to be discussed here, whether the disappearance of educated people is cause or result of the rise in barbarity that is …
(2024-12-30). Judges Said These Doctors Wrongly Denied Coverage. Insurers Still Employ Them. truthout.org In a New Orleans courtroom one afternoon this April, three federal appeals court judges questioned a lawyer for the country's largest health insurance company. They wanted to know why United Healthcare had denied coverage for a 15-year-old girl named Emily Dwyer, whose anorexia had taken such a toll on her body that she had arrived at a residential treatment facility wearing her 8-year-old… |
(2024-12-30). Network in Defense of Humanity Expresses Solidarity With Former Argentinian Ambassador to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Argentina chapter of the Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity (REDH) expressed its solidarity with the former ambassador of Argentina to Venezuela and former president of the South American Parliament (Parlasur), àìscar Laborde, following the attacks against him by Argentinian Security Minister Patricia Bullrich for delivering a letter to Argentinian policeman Nahuel Gallo, who is under criminal investigation in Venezuela. | "The ridiculous accusation of treason for the humanitarian gesture of delivering a letter from his family to the policeman detained in Venezuela, at the requ…
(2024-12-30). Billionaire Wealth Soared in 2024. So Did Child Hunger. truthout.org An analysis published Monday by the humanitarian group Save the Children estimates that roughly 35 kids across the globe were born into hunger every minute in 2024 — a year in which the world's billionaires saw their combined wealth surge to a record high. At least 18.2 million children were born into hunger this year, according to the new analysis, as war and climate-fueled extreme weather… |
(2024-12-30). What is the Revolutionary Communist International proclaimed by the former International Marxist Tendency of Alan Woods?—Part 3. wsws.org What Woods, et al, now dare to dismiss as the defence by a "sect" of an "orthodoxy" disproved by events, as they themselves oriented to the counter-revolutionary bureaucracies, represented the essential struggle for the perspective of world socialist revolution and the international party required for its realisation.
(2024-12-30). Trudeau government scrapes all names from "Victims of Communism" monument in attempt to hide Canada's patronage of Nazi collaborators and war criminals. wsws.org No member of the Liberal government was allowed to show their face at the inauguration ceremony, for fear it would once again draw public attention to the Canadian state's longstanding and ongoing patronage of fascist forces.
(2024-12-30). Lo sviluppo delle relazioni bilaterali tra Vietnam e Giappone. strategic-culture.su A inizio dicembre, il Presidente dell'Assemblea Nazionale del Vietnam, Tr·∫ßn Thanh M·∫´n, ha visitato ufficialmente Giappone e Singapore, rafforzando i legami diplomatici con entrambi i Paesi. Questo articolo esplora il rafforzamento delle relazioni bilaterali tra Vietnam e Giappone, con prospettive future promettenti. | Segue nostro Ad inizio dicembre, il Presidente dell'Assemblea Nazionale del Vietnam…
(2024-12-30). Un anno di disastri "all'italiana" strategic-culture.su Il risultato del 2024 per l'Italia e il governo di Giorgia Meloni e quali previsioni si possono fare per il 2025? | Segue nostro Un'Italia che non cambia | In Italia abbiamo un detto in politica "cambiare tutto affinché niente cambi": cambiano i governi, cambiano i partiti politici, cambiano le dinamiche internazionali, ma alla fine non cambia niente nel Paese. Come mai? Il problema è radicato nella incapacità di andare oltre il sistema…
(2024-12-30). An Idiot's Guide to Propaganda: How to cook the data (Part 6). expose-news.com Last year, Aaron Hertzberg compiled an idiot's guide on how to convince the masses that there is a deadly pandemic, when there isn't one, and pretend there are no injuries caused by …
(2024-12-30). Brazil reduces teenage pregnancies in a decade. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Brazil has halved the number of adolescent births in the last decade, according to preliminary data from the Live Birth Information System, cited today by local media.
(2024-12-30). Cuba congratulates Prime Minister of DPRK. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero congratulated his counterpart from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Pak Thae Song, according to a notification from the Antillean nation's Foreign Ministry.
(2024-12-30). Mujica recovering at home after being discharged from hospital. plenglish.com Montevideo, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay's former president, José Mujica, is progressing 'as expected' after having a stent placed in the esophagus where cancer was detected in April.
(2024-12-30). Estrellas Orientales ganan serie regular de la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol. radiohc.cu La Habna, 30 dic (RHC) Las Estrellas Orientales ganaron este domingo la serie regular de la Liga Dominicana de Béisbol 2024-2025, al vencer 2-1 a Tigres del Licey en 10 entradas, en partido celebrado en el Estadio Tetelo Vargas, en San Pedro de Macorís.
(2024-12-30). Pintor Ascanio donó en Italia obra dedicada a la Revolución cubana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El reconocido pintor cubano Ascanio, radicado en Italia, donó a la Embajada de su país en Roma una obra dedicada al aniversario 66 del triunfo de la Revolución en esa nación, que hoy se exhibe en la misión diplomática.
(2024-12-30). Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno con participación popular. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) ´En todo lo que hagamos, lo primero que hay que pensar es cómo va a participar el pueblo: la unidad la da la participación ª, expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en la reunión del Consejo de Ministros, correspondiente al mes de diciembre.
(2024-12-30). Albornoz quiere regresar al trono del ajedrez en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Reconquistar el cetro cubano del ajedrez se erige como la principal meta del camagàºeyano Carlos Daniel Albornoz durante 2025, después de una temporada que le dejó sensaciones encontradas.
(2024-12-30). Exhiben en municipio pinareño de Guane excelentes resultados en la Mortalidad Infantil. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Por tercer año consecutivo el municipio pinareño de Guane mantiene en cero la mortalidad infantil, uno de los indicadores que hablan en favor del Programa de Atención Materno Infantil (PAMI) en el país.
(2024-12-30). Cuba felicita a Primer Ministro de República Democrática de Corea. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero Cruz, felicitó a su par de la República Popular Democrática de Corea (RPDC), Pak Thae Song, asegura hoy una notificación del ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la nación antillana.
(2024-12-30). Jóvenes enfrentarán máximos retos del ciclismo en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Jóvenes ciclistas enfrentarán los mayores retos de ese deporte en sus compromisos internacionales en 2025, quienes a su vez asumirán el nuevo ciclo olímpico, encabezados por los menores de 23 años.
(2024-12-30). Con ayuda de Cuba, Panamá se beneficiará de eficaz método para iletrados. radiohc.cu Veintitrés años después de perfilarse el método cubano "Yo sí puedo", el cual combina números y letras para enseñar a leer y escribir, se abre camino nuevamente en Panamá.
(2024-12-30). Alertan en Brasil sobre ultraderecha y mercado contra Lula en 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El Gobierno del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, enfrascado hoy en la recuperación de la democracia en Brasil, enfrentará en 2025 dos grandes desafíos: la extrema derecha y el cerco liderado por el mercado.
(2024-12-30). Urge unidad como garantía para desarrollo en el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) La secretaria general de la Comunidad del Caribe (Caricom), Carla Barnett, calificó 2024 como un año de grandes desafíos y confirmó la necesidad de trabajar colectivamente en estrategias para el desarrollo.
(2024-12-30). Béisbol5: un capítulo dorado para Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) En el universo del Béisbol5, donde la agilidad, la estrategia y el compañerismo se conjugan en un vibrante espectáculo, el año 2024 marcó un capítulo dorado para Cuba.
(2024-12-30). Realizarán cacerolazo verde por derecho al aborto en Argentina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) Miembros de organizaciones feministas y de derechos humanos participarán hoy en un "cacerolazo verde" para conmemorar los cuatro años de aprobada la Ley de Acceso a la Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo (IVE) en Argentina.
(2024-12-30). Al año nuevo con nuevas ganas, inteligencia y manos propias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) Este 2024 ha sido para Cuba un desafío colosal contra las adversidades: ciclones, terremotos, desconexiones del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (sen), apagones por insuficiente capacidad de generación eléctrica, precios altos, dificultades para completar la canasta familiar normada, falta de combustibles, de transporte, de medicamentos…
(2024-12-30). La unidad la da la participación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Sesionó la reunión del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de diciembre. Entre otros temas, se aprobaron los Objetivos y Proyecciones de Gobierno para 2025, así como el Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno para el próximo año.
(2024-12-30). Regrouping against the MAGA ambush — since cash, ground game, candidate- and campaign-quality got demoted. nationofchange.org What ambushed Harris were targeted billionaire payola, years of leverage from phony, online propaganda, bought rightwing influencers, and decades of dishonest FOX noise.
(2024-12-30). Should Russia cut a real estate deal with Ukraine to end the war? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). RT Continues on Course … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-12-30). Petition against the frame-up of the Socialist Laborers Party in Turkey. wsws.org The Socialist Laborers Party in Turkey has launched a petition against the frame-up "terror" charges targeting its leader and many members. The World Socialist Web Site and the Sosyalist Eşitlik Grubu, notwithstanding their political differences with the SLP, oppose this sham police operation and support the petition.
(2024-12-30). Kenyan trade unions suppress strike action by doctors, airport workers. wsws.org The industrial action would have seen thousands of aviation and health care workers down tools for several days, shutting airports during one of the busiest times of the year for international travel and significantly impacting 50 public hospitals across Kenya.
(2024-12-30). Taliban leader bans windows overlooking women's areas. newarab.com 
The According to a statement released late Saturday by the Taliban government spokesman, new buildings should not have windows through which it is possible to see "the courtyard, kitchen, neighbour's well and other places usually used by women". | "Seeing women working in kitchens, in courtyards or collecting water from we…
(2024-12-30). The Taliban say they will close all NGOs employing Afghan women. newarab.com 
The Taliban say they will close all national and foreign nongovernmental groups in It comes two years after they told In a letter published on X Sunday night, the Economy Ministry warned that failure to comply with the latest order would lead to NGOs losing their license to o…
(2024-12-30). Decoding Afghanistan, Pakistan Strained Relationship. ummid.com The once honky-dory relationship between Pakistani military and its protégé, the Taliban in Afghanistan has gone sour, and there seems to be no end to the escalation between the two neighbors as of now.
(2024-12-30). Elon Musk Op-Ed in German Newspaper Prompts Editor to Resign in Protest. truthout.org An editor for a prominent newspaper in Germany has resigned in protest after the paper published an op-ed in which billionaire Elon Musk endorsed a far right political party. Earlier this month, Musk signaled his support for Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of elections set to be held in that country in February. AfD is widely recognized as a reactionary political party… |
(2024-12-30). South Korea's acting president impeached amid ongoing protests. wsws.org Han assumed presidential duties on December 14, when President Yoon Suk-yeol was also impeached and suspended from office over his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.
(2024-12-30). Victorian Liberal leader ousted in further shift to right by Australian political establishment. wsws.org The party-room election of Brad Battin, a "law and order" ex-police officer, marks a political realignment not just in Victoria, Australia's second most populous state, but nationally.
(2024-12-30). Assessing popular music in 2024. wsws.org In a year of historic crises and growing working class opposition, popular music in 2024 remained largely removed from the burning issues shaping global reality, with some notable exceptions.
(2024-12-30). This week in history: December 30-January 5. wsws.org NY state to pay Attica victims; top Nixon aides convicted in Watergate scandal; Soviet trial of Japanese war criminals; Stalin steps up slander of Trotsky.
(2024-12-30). UAW leaving Kokomo workers in limbo as Stellantis-StarPlus Energy lease deal finalized at battery plant. wsws.org The UAW has been forcing laid-off Stellantis workers in Kokomo to work at the new battery plant, where workers face low pay, multiple safety hazards and a host of uncertainties.
(2024-12-30). Homelessness in US has doubled under Biden. wsws.org The latest report shows an 18 percent rise in 2024, with only a trickle of federal aid compared to the hundreds of billions wasted on war.
(2024-12-30). Bodycam footage shows New York state correction officers beating prisoner to death. wsws.org The brutalization of human beings in the huge American prison gulag, with its nearly 2 million inmates, accounting for about 25 percent of the world's prisoners, is entirely routine.
(2024-12-30). Turkey jails 7 journalists and media workers, places one under house arrest. evrensel.net
(2024-12-30). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-30). The New York Times Doesn't Know About the Affordable Care Act. cepr.net That is the only possible conclusion from this NYT column on the difficulty that people in the restaurant industry face getting health care insurance. The piece literally does not mention the Affordable Care Act (ACA) once either directly or indirectly. For example, a serious discussion would have noted the substantial subsidies that are available to …
(2024-12-30). Renewable energy finally sails off into the past. onlineopinion.com.au None of these solutions are yet commercially realistic for production designs, but they do tick the box for the company's corporate image in window dressing, striving towards the hallowed zero emissions.
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter's wide-ranging impact. america.cgtn.com 
Around the world, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being remembered for his time in office and his dedication to public service after his presidency. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
(2024-12-30). Trump news in 2024, ahead of second presidency. america.cgtn.com 
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's key political promises centered on his America First slogan. On the domestic front, he doubled down on illegal immigration and articulated a hardline toward American allies regarding foreign policy. Poppie Mphuthing reports.
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: 20% Of Rape Kits Remain Untested Despite Federal Funding. theonion.com 
Despite a federal program designed to clear backlogs of DNA evidence from rape cases, state and local officials around the country chose not to test about 20% of kits and secured few convictions from those that were analyzed. What do you think?
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: Gym Installs Confusing New Equipment To Mess With Anyone Joining In January. theonion.com MINNEAPOLIS—Cackling in gleeful anticipation, the staff at local gym Verve Fitness reportedly installed confusing new equipment Monday to mess with anyone joining in January. "Good luck getting back in shape, idiots—you'll never figure out how to use all these pulleys," said fitness director Kyle Cates, who showed off the newly renovated cardio floor where the …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: Man Lies About Having Seen Any Movies At All To Impress Friends. theonion.com CHICAGO—Insisting that he thought what he had seen was great despite his complete lack of experience with the visual art form, local man Nick Tyler reportedly lied Monday about having seen any movies at all in order to impress his friends. "Oh yeah, it's so fantastic how the images moved and there was audio and …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: Tips For Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain. theonion.com The holiday season is here, meaning millions are celebrating by indulging in festive beverages and big meals. The Onion shares tips for avoiding gaining weight over the holidays. Incorporate physical activity into family gatherings by announcing "I'm gonna do a backflip" as soon as you arrive. Buy whatever supplement the doctors with podcasts are currently …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: What To Know About 'Squid Game' Season 2. theonion.com Three years after it first premiered, Squid Game is returning to Netflix. Here is what you need to know about the second season of the hit dystopian drama. Q: When is it coming out? A: At the exact moment when you get kicked off your ex's Netflix account. Q: Will this season also require audiences …
(2024-12-30). SATIRE: World's Oldest Known Wild Bird Lays Egg At 74. theonion.com 
Wisdom, a Laysan albatross and the world's oldest known wild bird, laid an egg at the approximate age of 74, a feat given that members of the species usually only live for 12-40 years. What do you think?
(2024-12-30). Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers Weekly Schedule December 30th, 2024 — January 3rd, 2025. urbancny.com 
The Van B. Robinson Common Council Chambers is located on the third floor of City Hall For the most up to date information on meetings, cancellations, and other notices, please check the City website Monday, December 30th | No Meetings Scheduled | Tuesday, December 31st | No Meetings Scheduled | Wednesday, January 1st | City Hall will be Closed in Observance of the New Year's Day Holiday | Thursday, January 2nd | 5: 30 p.m. Citizen Review Board Meeting | Friday, January 3rd | No Meetings Scheduled…
(2024-12-30). While scientific evidence shows CO2 is life-sustaining, the "official narrative" continues to gaslight its crucial role in our world. expose-news.com Emerging scientific evidence challenges the narrative that carbon dioxide (CO2) is harmful, highlighting its role in global greening, increased agricultural yields and biodiversity restoration. Studies indicate the atmosphere is already saturated with …
(2024-12-30). UAE and Iran Hold Talks To Boost Cooperation and Regional Stability. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: A Legacy of Peace and Complexity in the Middle East. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). EcoWaste Coalition Enjoins Families to Go "Iwas Paputoxic" for a Safer New Year's Eve Revelry. pressenza.com 
30 December 2024, Quezon City. As the clock ticks down to a brand new year, the environmental and health advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition led a community meeting and caravan enjoining the public to go "Iwas Paputoxic." | Organized in collaboration with the leadership of Barangay Bagong Silangan in Quezon City, the event urged residents to avoid the use of "paputoxic" (a term introduced by the EcoWaste Coalition to emphasize the toxic effects of "paputok" or firecrackers) in welcoming 2025. | Bagong Silangan, a highly populated area of some 152,000 citizens, is a partner community of the EcoWaste Coalition for it…
(2024-12-30). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #624. wattsupwiththat.com In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies…
(2024-12-30). Luigi Mangione's indictment is another example of the dangers of terror charges. mronline.org 
The indictment comes as some states expand terror laws to ensnare protesters who block "critical infrastructure."
(2024-12-30). RTMC gets tough on unlawful motorists. sanews.gov.za RTMC gets tough on unlawful motorists | Twenty-two motorists are set to appear in court in the new year on charges of bribery and corruption. | | The 22 were arrested by members of the National Traffic Police for alleged bribery across various parts of Limpopo, said the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) in a statement. | | "The motorists allegedly attempted to induce traffic officers to ignore violations of traffic rules by offering them money. Many of the motorists were caught driving without driving licences. They produced money to avoid arrest for their transgressions," said the RTMC on Sunday. | | The…
(2024-12-30). Simelane to visit communities affected by Cape Town fires. sanews.gov.za Simelane to visit communities affected by Cape Town fires | Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane will today oversee the delivery of building materials to communities affected by fires in Cape Town. | | The Minister will be joined on her visit by Deputy Minister Tandi Mahambehlala where they will engage with informal settlements dwellers affected by the recent fire disaster. | | They will also assess progress being made with regards to the provisions of the emergency housing guidelines – that is rebuild, relocation, restoration and repairs. | | "Their programme will include a visit to the Wag 'n Bietjie informa…
(2024-12-30). Extra police vigilance on N1 following spiking incidents. sanews.gov.za Extra police vigilance on N1 following spiking incidents | The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) and the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) are stepping up efforts to clamp down on crime on the N1, following a surge in spiking incidents on that stretch of road. | | In a statement posted on social media, the City of Johannesburg Department of Public Safety strongly condemned the criminal behaviour. | | "The MMC for Public Safety, Dr Mgcini Tshwaku, is deeply outraged by the reckless criminal acts on the N1 North between the Soweto Highway and Maraisburg Off-ramps and the N1 South between Maraisburg and Ran…
(2024-12-30). Law enforcement beefed up as the New Year approaches. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement beefed up as the New Year approaches | The National Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has called on motorists to drive with caution and respect the rules of the road as the new year approaches. | The corporation said stricter enforcement is in place as holidaymakers make their way across the country. | "Law enforcement will be tighter on the roads and around places of entertainment to ensure the safety of all road users on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and when holiday makers start travelling back to home after the festive season holidays. | "More than one million vehicles have been stop…
(2024-12-30). No load shedding implemented for nine months. sanews.gov.za No load shedding implemented for nine months | Eskom has now reached more than nine months without having to implement load shedding. | This, the energy utility said, marks a significant milestone in its "commitment to providing reliable electricity to South Africa". | "As of [Friday] Eskom has successfully completed over…275 consecutive days…without implementing load shedding since 26 March 2024. This achievement underscores Eskom's dedication to addressing the country's energy challenges through its investment in the Generation Recovery Plan and enhanced maintenance protocols. | "Eskom continues to utilise…
(2024-12-30). Petrol, diesel prices to increase. sanews.gov.za Petrol, diesel prices to increase | Holidaymakers will have to dig deeper into their pockets as they make their way back home following the announcement that all grades of petrol and diesel are expected to increase from New Year's Day, this Wednesday. | The price of LP Gas is also expected to increase with a decrease in the cost of paraffin. | This was announced by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR). | The price adjustments for fuel, paraffin and gas are as follows: | Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): 19c increase. | Petrol 95 (ULP & LRP): 12c increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): 7c increase. | Diesel (…
(2024-12-30). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2024-12-30). Judge based on visible evidence- Reminder to Eldad Beck. salaficentre.com 
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(2024-12-30). The Danger of Procrastination and Overconfidence. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Most High, said: ÿ£ŸéŸÑŸéŸÖŸí ŸäŸéÿ£ŸíŸÜŸê ŸÑŸêŸÑŸéŸëÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ¢ŸÖŸéŸÜŸèŸàÿß ÿ£ŸéŸÜ ÿ™ŸéÿÆŸíÿ¥ŸéÿπŸé…
(2024-12-30). Is 2025 the year of assisted suicide? strategic-culture.su The "right to die" movement is gaining momentum in the states. | By Nic ROWAN | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Most Americans…
(2024-12-30). Queda de avià£o civil azeri no Cazaquistà£o. Tragédia acidental ou provocaàßà£o monstruosa? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). Reino Unido se recursa a romper com o neocolonialismo em suas relaàßàµes com o Sul Global. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). The U.S. State doesn't aim at the well-being of its citizens. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). White House: President Joe Biden announces new $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-30). Climate change is depleting plant nutrition, threatening herbivores from grasshoppers to giant pandas. nationofchange.org Rising CO2 levels are driving faster plant growth but reducing nutrient density, with alarming impacts across ecosystems.gian…
(2024-12-30). 10 inequality victories in 2024. nationofchange.org Our year-end review of 10 of the most inspiring inequality wins, from union drives to fair taxes to consumer protection.
(2024-12-30). Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100. newarab.com 
Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, the same small town where he was born. He once ran a peanut farm before becoming governor of the Peach State and running for the White House.
(2024-12-30). Iran says one arrested after suicide blast kills officer. newarab.com 
The attack took place Saturday in the southern coastal city of Bandar-e Lengeh, Iranian media reported.
(2024-12-30). Jailed PKK leader says 'ready' to support Turkey peace drive. newarab.com 
(2024-12-30). Morocco's Family Code reform pleases no one, especially women. newarab.com 
(2024-12-30). Sudan government rejects UN-backed famine declaration. newarab.com 
The Sudanese government strongly rejected on Sunday a report backed by the United Nations which determined that famine had The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) review, which UN agencies use, follows repeated warnings from the IPC said last week that…
(2024-12-30). Turkey announces $14b development plan for Kurdish southeast. newarab.com 
The announcement comes amid increased hopes for an end to a decades-long insurgency waged by the outlawed
(2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter's life and legacy in the Middle East. newarab.com 
After nearly two years in hospice following years of cancer, 100-year-old former US president For the US president who oversaw a landmark Middle East peace treaty, it is ironic but perhaps fitting that he is more known for his life after politics. | The 39th president of the United States was probably best known during his one term for overseeing the Camp David Accords between
(2024-12-30). Egypt tests new extension of the Suez Canal. newarab.com 
Two ships used the new extension on Saturday, a statement from the Suez Canal Authority said. | Authority chief Osama Rabie said the development in the canal's southern region will "enhance navigational safety and reduce the effects of wa…
(2024-12-30). Two dead as light aircraft crashes off UAE coast: authority. newarab.com 
A light aircraft crashed Sunday off the coast of "A light aircraft operated by the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea, claiming the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot," said the General Civil Aviation Authority in a statement. | It added that an investigation had been launched "to determine the cause" of the deadly crash. | The statement said the victims were of Indian and Pakistani nationality. | "The crash o…
(2024-12-30). A year in Review: LifeSiteNews' pick of stories from 2024. expose-news.com The following is LifeSiteNews' pick of stories from 2024. They include assassination attempts on a US presidential candidate, a Pope who preached religious universalism, open blasphemy at the Olympics and courageous pro-lifers …
(2024-12-30). A Language for the Exhilaration of Being Alive: The Poetic Physicist Alan Lightman on Music and the Universe. transcend.org It may even be that music is the language of time, mathematics its alphabet. "It is less about music being scientific and more about the universe being musical," said cosmologist and jazz saxophonist Stephon Alexander.
(2024-12-30). Intel marks 50th anniversary of 8080 Microprocessor. ummid.com Tech giant Intel marks the 50th anniversary of 8080 — believed to be one of the most important products in tech history and considered the first true general-purpose microprocessor.
(2024-12-30). Manmohan Singh, the Architect of Economic Reforms in India, no more. ummid.com Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India for two consecutive term who laid the foundation of strong Indian Economy, passed away in New Delhi Thursday December 26, 2024.
(2024-12-30). The Most Shameful Moment of 2024. ummid.com The most shameful moment of the Year 2024 was recorded and captured on cameras in Washington D.C. — the Capital City of the United States of America, on July 24, 2024.
(2024-12-30). CA Nov 2024 Final Result Out – Full Toppers List. ummid.com Heramb Maheshwari, Rishab Ostwal R, Riya Kunjankumar Shah and Kinjal Ajmera are among the toppers of the CA Final exams held in November 2024 the results of which were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Friday night.
(2024-12-30). Bitcoin loses esteem after crossing $100,000 historic mark. ummid.com Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, after a remarkable feat of crossing $100,000 mark earlier this month ago, showing signs of losing esteem.
(2024-12-30). MAH MCA CET 2025: Registration Starts, Last Date Jan 25. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration for MAH MCA CET 2025 to be held for admission in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) PG course for the year 2025-26.
(2024-12-30). All passengers, except two, dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have confirmed dead all passengers, except two.
(2024-12-30). MHT CET 2025 (PCB and PM) dates officially confirmed. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the date and schedule of MHT CET 2025 – PCM and PCB groups, both on its official website.
(2024-12-30). Muslim Newsmakers of 2024. ummid.com Team ummid.com looks back at the year that was, and chronicled below some of the Muslim Newsmakers of 2024.
(2024-12-30). Lexus to showcase BEV concept cars at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. ummid.com Automobile leader Lexus is set to showcase a wide range of its next generation and futuristic battery electric vehicle (BEV) concept cars, especially it's much talked about LF-ZC at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025.
(2024-12-30). Amazing but True: Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to wait 25 years for their turn. ummid.com If you are in Indonesia and wish to perform Hajj, you will have to wait for over 25 years, it comes to fore after a glance at the waiting list in the country.
(2024-12-30). JEE Advanced 2025 | Information Brochure, Registration, Admit Card. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Information Brochure on its official website jeeadv.ac.in which provides the complete schedule of the important entrance test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, online registration and admit card release date besides related information.
(2024-12-30). All passengers except two presumed dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have presumed dead all passengers except two.
(2024-12-30). Budaka Deputy RDC killed in yet another road crash on Jinja-Iganga higway. independent.co.ug 
Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Budaka Deputy District Resident District Commissioner, Nusula Nabukalu, has been killed in a road crash. The crash occurred on Sunday, along the Jinja-Iganga highway in Mayuge District. The road crash involved the RDC's vehicle, a Toyota Double Cabin registration number UG 4803C. She was from Nawansinga Village in Iganga …
(2024-12-30). Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100. independent.co.ug 
HOUSTON | Xinhua | Jimmy Carter, who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981, died on Sunday at the age of 100, the Carter Center confirmed. "Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia," the center announced on social media X, formerly known …
(2024-12-30). Inzu Ya Masaba: Sacked Prime Minister speaks out. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charles Walimbwa Peke, the former Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaba, has expressed his displeasure following his dismissal during the recent cabinet reshuffle. On Saturday, Mike Mudoma, the Cultural Leader of Inzu Ya Masaba, announced changes to his cabinet, replacing Walimbwa with Paulo Mwambu as Prime Minister. Speaking to the …
(2024-12-30). Medical association demands crackdown on 'Doctors' in health sector. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has said that the year has seen an increasing number of individuals masquerading as health workers which endangers the lives of unsuspecting people seeking health services. Speaking to URN in an interview, Dr Herbert Luswata, the association president said while this year has seen …
(2024-12-30). S. Korea to inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes following passenger jet crash. independent.co.ug 
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea's transport ministry said on Monday that it will inspect all Boeing 737-800 planes in the country after the same passenger jet of Jeju Air crashed on Sunday. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport planned to conduct the special inspection of all B737-800, operated mostly by low-cost domestic airlines, …
(2024-12-30). Homelessness in US has doubled under Biden. indybay.org The number of homeless people living in shelters or on the streets topped 770,000 this year, according to the annual report by the Department of Housing and Urban Development released Friday, a rise of 18 percent over 2023. That is more homeless people than the population of Seattle, Detroit, Boston or Atlanta. Homeless Americans outnumber the inhabitants of Washington DC, the capital city of the richest country in the world.
(2024-12-30). Jeff Bezos gives Pirbright Institute £7.3 million to "define" what an anti-methane vaccine for cows needs to achieve. expose-news.com As part of his Earth Fund grants, Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, has awarded a £7.3 million grant to a UK-based project aimed at reducing cattle emissions through a potential new vaccine to …
(2024-12-30). Talk World Radio: U.S. Government Funds Other Nations' Militaries More Than It Funds Climate Protection. davidswanson.org AUDIO: Talk World Radio is recorded on Zoom. Here is this week's video and all the videos on Youtube. VIDEO: This week on Talk World Radio, a new analysis finds that over the past decade the U.S. government has given to foreign nations' militaries 40 times the money it has paid into the Green Climate …
(2024-12-30). Accidente de un avión civil azerbaiyano en Kazajstán. øTragedia accidental o monstruosa provocación? strategic-culture.su Cabe esperar que los intentos de los adversarios rusos de politizar esta tragedia y usarla para debilitar las relaciones de confianza entre naciones históricamente cercanas estén condenados al fracaso. | àönete a nosotros en , y .
(2024-12-30). Acuerdo Mercosur-UE, øun nuevo ALCA? strategic-culture.su Esperemos que las contradicciones internas de la Unión Europea se desarrollen y generen más malestar entre los agricultores de varios países, obligando a los gobiernos a dar marcha atrás. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2024-12-30). Cuba: Un ejemplo de justicia frente a la hipocresía de EEUU. cubadebate.cu En 1997, Cuba fue víctima de una serie de atentados terroristas en hoteles de La Habana. Uno de los autores materiales de estos crímenes, el salvadoreño Raúl Ernesto Cruz León, fue detenido, juzgado y condenado a muerte en Cuba. Sin embargo, en un acto de coherencia y humanidad, el sistema legal cubano conmutó su pena por 30 años de prisión. Hoy, tras cumplir su condena, Cruz León ha sido liberado, demostrando que Cuba respeta sus leyes y garantiza justicia, incluso para quienes han cometido graves delitos.
(2024-12-30). øQué pretende el nuevo jefe de Misión en la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Cuba? cubadebate.cu Contra la Revolución cubana los yanquis no hacen nada por gusto, su accionar siempre responde a un plan para intentar derrocarla, o al menos desestabilizar el orden interno. La historia así lo recoge en múltiples documentos y hechos. Por esa razón lo publicado en X, por la representación diplomática de Estados Unidos en La Habana el 10 de diciembre del 2024, hace pensar que algo se pudiera estar cocinando por Mike Hammer, recientemente nombrado como jefe de esa Misión, al asegurar que había sostenido un encuentro con Berta Soler Fernández y Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello, dos desgastadas figuras de la contrarrevolu…
(2024-12-30). Sobre la cancha: El gran recuerdo de O Rei. cubadebate.cu Otra vez camina por el vestuario, siente el silencio, pero ahí está la 10. Tras vestir nuevamente de corto se dispone a pisar el rectángulo verde, el mismo escenario donde su arte con la otrora blanquinegra hizo del fútbol el idioma más universal. Se acerca a la línea, es el último en entrar, todos aguardan conscientes de que sin él el balón no desea rodar. Edson Arantes do Nascimento se presenta como lo que siempre fue, alguien capaz de traspasar la etiqueta de inmortal, de leyenda.
(2024-12-30). Al menos 71 pasajeros mueren tras caída de un camión a un río en Etiopía. cubadebate.cu El portavoz del Gobierno regional de Sidama, en el sur de Etiopía, Wosenyeleh Simion, informó que al menos 71 personas murieron por la caída de un camión de pasajeros en un río, en el distrito de Bona. Simion dijo a Reuters este lunes que, como resultado del accidente, fallecieron 68 hombres y tres mujeres.
(2024-12-30). Guardia Civil española incauta siete toneladas de cocaína en Sevilla. cubadebate.cu La Guardia Civil incautó siete toneladas de cocaína en una finca de Coria del Río (Sevilla), el mayor alijo interceptado hasta la fecha introducido en narcolanchas en el sur español. Como resultado de la operación, que tuvo lugar el 27 de diciembre, fueron detenidas tres personas. Además de la droga, se decomisaron tres armas de fuego. Entre ellas, un fusil AK-47.
(2024-12-30). Guterres urge a abandonar lo antes posible el camino del "colapso climático" cubadebate.cu En su mensaje de Año Nuevo, el secretario general de la ONU, António Guterres, advirtió que el mundo va camino a la "ruina" si no se toman medidas inmediatas ante el cambio climático. "Estamos presenciando el colapso climático en tiempo real. Este camino está abocado a la ruina y tenemos que abandonarlo lo antes posible", afirmó.
(2024-12-30). Trump pierde la apelación por difamación y abuso sexual contra la periodista E. Jean Carroll. cubadebate.cu Un panel de un tribunal federal de apelaciones ha confirmado este lunes el veredicto de un jurado que declara responsable al presidente electo de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, de abusar sexualmente de la periodista E. Jean Carroll, así como de difamarla, y le ordena pagar cinco millones de dólares.
(2024-12-30). Respuesta a "Con los educadores presentes, una penta ensalada gigante de fin de año" cubadebate.cu Con los números de los doce meses de un año, debes construir el número 2025, como bienvenida al nuevo año. La única restricción es usar solamente una vez cada número del 1 al 12. Puedes utilizar cualquier operador matemático y cualquier cantidad de paréntesis. Trata de resolverlo con la mayor eficiencia posible. Vamos por partes.
(2024-12-30). Gaceta Oficial publica Ley del Presupuesto del Estado para 2025. cubadebate.cu La Gaceta Oficial No. 127 (ordinaria), de este 30 de diciembre, publicó la Ley 174, del Presupuesto del Estado para 2025, aprobada por la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, en el Cuarto Periodo Ordinario de Sesiones de la X Legislatura.
(2024-12-29). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-29). Thailand : Sixth conviction of pro-democracy activist Anon Nampa under "lèse-majesté" charges. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). US Report Finds Homelessness Soared 18% This Year. popularresistance.org The controversial federal system for tracking homelessness in the United States recorded an 18% increase from 2023, breaking the record previously set last year, according to a report released Friday. | The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) process—which advocates and experts have long argued is flawed and results in inaccurate data that understates the homelessness crisis—provides a snapshot of how many people are unhoused for a single night each January. | This year, the HUD report states, "a total of 771,480 people—or about 23 of every 10,000 people in the United States…
(2024-12-29). Coalition Wins Victory For The BDS Movement In California. popularresistance.org Organizers and workers from across Alameda County, California, scored a major victory for the BDS movement on December 10th, successfully pressuring the Board of Supervisors to vote to develop an ethical investment policy that, when implemented, could move tens of millions of dollars in investments out of companies profiting off of Israel's genocide and system of apartheid. | The County Treasurer, who is an independent elected official, also announced that he had already dropped $12 million in bonds in Caterpillar (CAT), which directly profits from Israeli apartheid and the ongoing genocide, after sustained organ…
(2024-12-29). US-Funded Group Removes Report Warning Of Famine In North Gaza. popularresistance.org The Famine Early Warning Systems Network, a project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has removed a report from its website that warned it was "highly likely" famine is occurring in northern Gaza after a complaint by the US ambassador to Israel. | The report noted that Israel has imposed a "near-total blockade of humanitarian and commercial food supplies" on the North Gaza Governorate, which includes the cities of Beit Lahia, Beit Hanoun, and Jabalia. The report said 65,000 to 75,000 civilians remained in the area, "including civilians who have been unable to or prevented from evacuat…
(2024-12-29). How Ukraine is helping the HTS militants who overthrew Assad. scheerpost.com 
By Stavroula Pabst / Responsible Statecraft As Islamist, al-Qaida-linked group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) overruns Syria amid President Assad's sudden ouster, evidence suggesting Ukraine has assisted the group's triumph continues to mount. Namely, the Washington Post reported Tuesday that Ukraine sent 150 first-person-view drones and 20 drone operators to Idlib about a month ago. The New York Times …
capitalbnews.org (2024-12-29). Encampment Sweeps Surge Nationwide Following Supreme Court RulingThere's been a dramatic explosive rise in homeless in the United States, this year the rise is at 18% on top of last year's increase of 13%. The mainstream corporate media is using Biden's excuse that it's due to housing costs and a surge of migrants. That's a diversion of responsibiities! It's likely due in large part to the recently legalized displacement and lack of support for impoverish unhoused families in the so-called richest country on earth. 
These kinds of tent encampment cleanings or sweeps have been a regular occurrence in Los Angeles for years. But lately, the sweeps are almost daily after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June confirmed that cities can remove houseless people and their belongings from public spaces without offering supportive services like shelter.
dailymail.co.uk (2024-12-29). Bright orange 'UFO orbs' appearing over NYC have everyone asking the same question
'We looked up and there were 4 orange orbs in formation in what is suppose to be a no fly zone they then started to disappear,' the user wrote. | | In the video, four unblinking orange orbs are suspended in the air, forming a striking boomerang shape.
wionews.com (2024-12-29). After mysterious drones, 'red orbits' seen in US skies/wion/media/media_files/2024/12/28/lMteyFBLATLtCwi6Zq7i.png)
Amid the ongoing drone mystery in the United States (US), some strange "red orbits" have been spotted in the northern region of the country sparking new stories about the incident.
ibtimes.sg (2024-12-29). Mysterious Red Orbs Spotted in New Jersey Skies, Sparking Conspiracy TheoriesComment: Similar orbs are appearing in multiple cities and countries.
Strange "red orbs" have been spotted flying over the eastern United States, adding to the ongoing mystery surrounding drone sightings.
(2024-12-29). Privatising Syria: US Plans Post-Assad Selloff. scheerpost.com 
By Kit Klarenberg / Global Delinquents Following the abrupt fall of Bashar Assad's government in Syria, much remains uncertain about the country's future — including whether it can survive as a unitary state, or will splinter into smaller chunks in the manner of Yugoslavia in the 1990s. For the time being at least though, members …
(2024-12-29). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-29). Over 20K UoPeople alumnus desirous of rebuilding Syria. ummid.com Thousands of Syrian refugees are planning to return to their homes to help rebuild Syria with the knowledge gained from their studies at University of the People (UoPeople) – a tuition-free American online university, following the fall of brutal Assad regime.
(2024-12-29). Syrian Kurds Navigate Challenges of Oppression and Extremism. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-29). Despite Syrian power shift Russia vows to stick to deal with Iran. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, announced on Sunday that his country contemplates no changes in the strategic partnership deal with Iran, despite the current situation in Syria.
(2024-12-29). Dozens of former Syrian soldiers repatriated from Lebanon. plenglish.com Damascus, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Lebanese Army handed over some 70 members of the dissolved Syrian Army to the Department of Military Operations, which is currently in power in Syria, local media reported here on Sunday.
(2024-12-29). Syrian authorities dissolve security apparatus (+Photos). plenglish.com 
The security institution will be reformed after the dissolution of all services and their restructuring, in a way that honors our people, Khattab wrote on X, two days after being appointed to…
(2024-12-29). Hospital Attacks Escalate on Day 450 of Israeli Aggression on Gaza as Netanyahu's Office Dismisses "Mini-Deal" Reports. english.almanar.com.lb For 450 consecutive days, Israeli occupation forces have carried out systematic atrocities in Gaza's northern regions of Jabalia, Beit Hanoun, and Beit Lahia. Since last October 5, over 80,000 Palestinians remain trapped, facing relentless bombardment, forced displacement, and starvation. The attacks have claimed more than 4,000 lives, with over 12,000 wounded and 1,750 detained. Health …
(2024-12-29). Outcry After Genocide Joe Regime Retracted Northern Gaza Famine Report. indybay.org By pushing for the retraction of the FEWS NET report, USAID was acting on its vested interest in denying that Israel is starving Palestinians.
(2024-12-29). Another Expert Report Finds Israel Is Committing Genocide. The West Yawns. Jonathan Cook. globalresearch.ca Three separate reports published this month by leading international human rights and medical groups have detailed the same horrifying story: that Israel is well advanced in its genocide of the Palestinian population in Gaza. | Or, to be more accurate, they …
(2024-12-29). Despite decline, gun violence remains major crisis in U.S. america.cgtn.com 
On average, 125-people die in gun-related incidents every single day in the United States. | This includes homicides, suicides and accidental deaths. | While the numbers have edged lower in recent years — they remain near the record highs seen during the pandemic. | Violence prevention advocates are growing concerned that President-elect Donald Trump could reverse whatever modest gains have been made when he reclaims the White House next month. CGTN's Toni Waterman reports.
(2024-12-29). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Neurology AI Program tests platform to detect brain diseases‚ÄØ. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Research suggests machine learning can assist clinicians with diagnoses, treatment ‚ÄØ Imagine a world where neurological diagnoses are made with greater precision, treatment decisions are supported by data-driven insights and early detection is more frequent. This is the vision driving new research from the Mayo Clinic Neurology Artificial Intelligence Program (NAIP), where artificial intelligence (AI) serves as a powerful tool to support and augment the expertise of healthcare professionals. The NAIP team is testing StateViewer,…
(2024-12-29). Laos: States should ask "Where is Sombath?" at upcoming review of human rights record. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Further thoughts on Trenin and how the war ends. gilbertdoctorow.com Several comments on my latest essay and an essay on the same subject posted on the substack account of Karlof 1 prompt me to return to this subject with a few fresh observations of my own. In particular, I have further remarks on Trenin's preferred solution, which was to divide what is left of Ukraine …
(2024-12-29). Zionism's Colonial Heritage and Transatlantic Reach. covertactionmagazine.com The mainstream media and almost all of the American political elite class refuse to acknowledge reality: The crisis in Gaza did not begin on October 7, 2023. Neither did the annihilation of Native Americans begin following the battle of the Little Bighorn. There is a continuous 120-year history of Zionism, whose foundational belief from the …
(2024-12-29). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2024-12-29). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-29). Bishop Mukasa condemns child sacrifice, exploitation at Diocesan Children's Day. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, has issued a powerful condemnation of child sacrifice and exploitation, calling for collective action to safeguard children's rights. The message was delivered during the Diocesan Children's Day celebrations at Our Lady of Fatima Queen of Peace Kasana Cathedral by …
(2024-12-29). Lawmakers and Free Speech Groups Urge SCOTUS to Overturn Impending TikTok Ban. truthout.org On Friday evening, President-elect Donald Trump filed a brief with the Supreme Court that took no position on whether a ban on TikTok would violate First Amendment rights. Instead, he wrote that he has "consummate deal-making expertise," and as president would be able to "negotiate a resolution to save the platform while addressing the national security concerns expressed by the government."… |
(2024-12-29). Juan Cole: 2024 Word of the Year — Genocide (as in, Gaza). scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The word of the year was certainly "genocide." It was alleged of Israel's Gaza campaign by South Africa in a case brought before the International Court of Justice, and this charge was also lodged by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Doctors without Borders, and the UN Special Committee to …
(2024-12-29). Video | Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades Thwart Israeli Incursion in Tulkarm Refugee Camp, West Bank. english.almanar.com.lb The Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades have released footage showcasing their resistance to Israeli occupation forces during a recent incursion into the Tulkarm refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. The footage highlights the targeting of an Israeli military bulldozer with a powerful "Tufan" explosive device, causing significant damage. Additionally, intense clashes between resistance fighters and the …
(2024-12-29). Crisis climática expuso a las personas a seis semanas adicionales de calor peligroso en 2024, según estudio. cubadebate.cu La crisis climática provocó seis semanas adicionales de días peligrosamente calurosos en 2024 para la persona promedio, potenciando el efecto nocivo de las olas de calor en todo el mundo. Los efectos del calentamiento global fueron mucho peores para algunas personas, según un análisis de World Weather Attribution y Climate Central.
(2024-12-29). Resist, My People, Resist. orinocotribune.com By Vijay Prashad — Dec 27, 2024 | With a year marked by genocide and conflict almost behind us, we welcome the new year with struggle. | May it bring us closer to a socialist world where the dreams of humanity can finally awaken. | Pain shudders through the arteries of global society. Day after day passes by as the genocide against the Palestinian people continues and the conflicts in the Great Lakes region of Africa and Sudan escalate. More and more people slip into absolute poverty as arms companies' profits soar. These realities have hardened society, allowing people to bury their heads and ignore the hor…
(2024-12-29). Calls for the release of Gaza hospital director detained by Israel. aljazeera.com Palestinians, campaigners express concern after Abu Safia and others from Kamal Adwan Hospital are detained by Israel.
(2024-12-29). Syria situation won't impact Iran-Russia strategic partnership: Russian FM. presstv.ir Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed that the volatile situation in Syria will not affect the nature of the Iran-Russia strategic partnership and the two nations are set to sign their agreement in the near future.
(2024-12-29). Ethnic cleansing happening in Christian town in Syria: Rights group. presstv.ir A rights advocacy organization says Christians have been threatened by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militant group to evacuate the southwestern Syrian town of Maaloula, in what has been decried as an act of ethnic cleansing.
(2024-12-29). 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.
(2024-12-29). Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital 'now empty' after Israeli raid: WHO. newarab.com 
The World Health Organization said on Saturday that the The WHO said it was "appalled" by Friday's raid, saying "hospitals have once again become battlegrounds". | "The systematic dismantling of the health system and a siege for over 80 days on north Gaza puts the lives of the 75,000 Pa…
(2024-12-29). Israel detains Kamal Adwan director, hospital 'out of service'. newarab.com 
Gaza health officials said on Saturday that Israeli forces detained the director of the "The occupation forces have taken dozens of the medical staff from Kamal Adwan Hospital to a detention centre for interrogation, including the director,
(2024-12-29). Israel shells Gaza hospital after arresting Kamal Adwan director. newarab.com 
Israeli forces are shelling the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City, days after raiding and setting fire to the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya, where they arrested over 240 Palestinians, including dozens of medical staff and the hospital's director. | The health ministry said it was concerned for the well-being of Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital, as some staff freed by the Israeli forces late on Friday said he was beaten by soldiers. | On Friday, Hamas dismissed Israel's claim that Palestinian fighters had operated from the hospital throughout the 15-month-old Gaza war, saying no fig…
(2024-12-29). Israeli forces burn Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Friday raided the In separate incidents across Gaza, Israeli strikes killed at least 25 people, medics said. One of those strikes on a house in Gaza City killed 15 people, medics and the civil emergency service said. | The Palestinian health ministry said contact with staff inside the facility,…
(2024-12-29). Protesters gather in Jordan in solidarity with Palestinians. presstv.ir Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Friday, condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people.
(2024-12-29). Israel's genocide is making us strangers on our own land. newarab.com 
Since the first day that Israel's war on Gaza began, my family made the difficult decision to leave our home in the Jawazat district, as our neighbourhood has been consistently targeted. We sought refuge in my grandmother's house — she had tragically passed away there just two months prior. We packed essentials like food, clothes, important documents, and identification cards, thinking we would only be away for a few weeks at most. However, as many are now aware, the situation quickly escalated beyond our expectations. | My grandmother's house was in the heart of the Rimal neighbourhood in Gaza City, clo…
(2024-12-29). 2024 in Retrospect: Palestinian Resistance Overwhelm Zionist War Machine. ummid.com Even with the failure of the international community to stop the genocide and reign in Israel, ther steadfastness, sumoud of Palestinians will remain strong until freedom is finally attained.
socialistworker.co.uk (2024-12-29). London protest rages against Israel's destruction of Kamal Adwan Hospital
They came to show their horror and fury at the Israeli destruction and burning of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza the day before. | | This was the last major functioning hospital in northern Gaza. Israeli troops drove people from it on Friday 27 December. Earlier airstrikes around Kamal Adwan had killed dozens of people.
en.irna.ir (2024-12-29). Hamas calls for sending international monitors to Gaza hospitals
Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas has called for the dispatch of international observers to Gaza hospitals to refute the lies of the Zionist regime and its claims about the use of healthcare facilities by resistance fighters.
(2024-12-29). Israeli media: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have surgery today at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital in an underground complex secured against rocket fire. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-29). Israeli attorney general's call to probe Sara Netanyahu makes it harder to fire her. haaretz.com The growing conflict of interest involving the prime minister could serve Gali Baharav-Miara, following calls from a number of ministers to convene a 'hearing' that would culminate in a ministerial vote on a no-confidence motion against her…
(2024-12-29). 'Oy Vey': What do Israeli protesters write on their signs? haaretz.com Hostages, Netanyahu, and the rare appearance of Gazans: Exploring the 'sign language' at Israeli protests through the lens of Haaretz photographer Tomer Applebaum…
(2024-12-29). Court cancels Netanyahu's testimony in corruption trial this week due to prostate surgery. haaretz.com Following a formal request to the Jerusalem District Court, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's hearings this week for his corruption trial will be deferred as he is expected to undergo prostate surgery…
(2024-12-29). Netanyahu to undergo prostate surgery in 'underground facility'. newarab.com 
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(2024-12-29). Netanyahu's wife to be investigated for harassing witness. newarab.com 
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(2024-12-29). Probe against Sara Netanyahu for harassing witness in corruption case. ummid.com After allegations that Sara Netanyahu is harassing a witness in the Israeli Prime Minister's corruption trial and his political opponents, Attorney General of Israel has asked Police to open an investigation.
(2024-12-29). Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know. aljazeera.com The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.
(2024-12-29). 10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024. truthout.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. Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted overwhelmingly in April to join the United Auto Workers, a landmark win for… |
(2024-12-29). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Report: US THAAD System Used in Israel for First Time To Intercept Houthi Missile. news.antiwar.com An American Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery that President Biden deployed to Israel earlier this year was used on Friday for the first time to attempt to intercept a missile fired by Yemen's Houthis, Reuters has reported. The attack came after Israel bombed the Sanaa International Airport in Yemen, almost killing the head of …
(2024-12-29). Israeli Airbase Targeted by Yemeni Hypersonic Ballistic Missile. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A missile strike was launched by Yemeni forces against a strategic Israeli military position in the northern part of the Negev Desert.
(2024-12-29). Elul: Self-Examination or Self-Righteousness? pressenza.com "This past year has proven how fragile and precious life can be." Rabbi Moshe Taragin, educator and author, begins his recent article with these words. It is written during the Hebrew month of Elul, which, this year, began in September. He mourns the death of some of his students who died as Israel's soldiers in the war on Gaza and reminds us that this is "a period of reflection and rejuvenation." True, yet traditionally this is above all a period dedicated to moral reckoning and self-improvement, repentance and forgiveness. | The month of Elul precedes the two most solemn events in the Jewish year, Rosh Hashanah…
(2024-12-29). Another baby 'freezes to death' in Gaza as Israeli raid on hospital kills 7. presstv.ir A Palestinian baby in the Israeli-blockaded Gaza Strip has "frozen to death" as an Israeli airstrike targeting a hospital left at least seven people dead.
(2024-12-29). Debt cancellation in the land of Canaan in the first millennium BC. cadtm.org The year 2025 is considered by Christians to be a jubilee year under the banner of debt cancellation. To mark the occasion, the CADTM is republishing a series of articles on debt cancellation, the struggles for debt cancellation and the role of debt in political, social and geostrategic conflicts throughout history.
| Social justice, in particular in regard to the cancellation of debts that keep the poor enslaved to the rich, is a leitmotif in the history of ancient Israel.
| The Deuteronomic (…) | – | / |
(2024-12-29). Israeli Occupation Forces Intensify Ceasefire Violations in Lebanon as Experts Warn of Potential Military Escalation. english.almanar.com.lb Israeli occupation forces persist in violating the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, conducting excavation and sabotage operations in villages they failed to penetrate during their recent aggression. These incursions are seen as attempts to compensate for setbacks faced due to Hezbollah's steadfast resistance, which forced Israeli forces to retreat in several areas. Today, Israeli enemy troops, …
(2024-12-29). Israeli Channel 13 correspondent says damage in Kibbutz Nirim in the Gaza Envelope after rocket attack. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-29). Israeli Enemy Justifies Haniyeh Assassination Over Alleged Role in 'Al-Aqsa Flood', Hamas Rejects Claims as Baseless. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli Channel 12 report claims that documents found in Gaza tunnels early in the war implicated Martyr Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas' political bureau, in orchestrating the October 7 "Operation Al-Aqsa Flood." The report alleges that Martyr Haniyeh's involvement placed him at the top of Israel's assassination list. Planning and Surveillance in Tehran …
(2024-12-29). Israeli Occ. Army Radio quotes former military intelligence chief Amos Yadlin: War on Gaza must end in exchange for a deal to retrieve hostages. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-29). Four Palestinians martyred, others wounded in Israeli bombing of Al-Wafaa Hospital, central Gaza City. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-29). 'I want to believe when he receives a proper burial, it'll help me somehow find closure'. haaretz.com Almost a year has passed since the family of Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson received the terrible news that the tank commander who fought on October 7 died that day. His brother Ben hopes the return of his body, which is being held in Gaza, will ease the ongoing pain — at least a little…
(2024-12-29). 'We will only be able to really mourn once the hostages return'. haaretz.com 'We repeatedly warned about the dangers of fighting in areas with hostages. Yagev became a warning light, but ten days later, six more hostages were executed', his mother Esther says…
(2024-12-29). Haaretz Podcast looks back at 2024, a year very few people want to remember. haaretz.com
(2024-12-29). Israeli army arrests 240 in raid of one of north Gaza's last hospitals, including its director. haaretz.com The army says the hospital was a Hamas operations base, adding that 15 of those arrested took part in Hamas' October 7 attack ‚ñ Palestinians report dozens killed, including medical staff, in an adjacent building blast…
(2024-12-29). Report: Rescued hostage says he heard Hebrew in Gaza tunnel, but IDF operations continued. haaretz.com Kaid Farhan al-Qadi told his rescuers that he had heard a woman speaking in Hebrew while he was being held in a tunnel where he was found, Channel 12 news reported. But, his testimony was ignored, and two days later, six hostages were murdered nearby…
(2024-12-29). As Houthis attempt to expand their rule in Yemen, they blame 'foreign enemies' for their own failures. haaretz.com For fear of retaliatory attacks, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt are not joining the coalition against the Houthi regime, which Israel and its allies had hoped could end Houthi rule…
(2024-12-29). Florida rep. Hillary Cassel switches to Republican 'for Israel'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-29). Medics 'burnt alive' at Gaza hospital after Israel starts fire. newarab.com 
Medical staff at An Al-Jazeera correspondent in Gaza said that some people had fled the hospital, located in the They said that as a result of the fire which Israeli for…
(2024-12-29). Palestinian journalist shot in the head 'by PA' in West Bank. newarab.com 
A Palestinian journalist was shot and killed outside her family's home in the northern West Bank town of Jenin late Saturday, where Palestinian Authority (PA) security officers, backed by the Israeli military, Shatha al-Sabbagh, 22, was killed by a sniper with the Palestinian security forces while she was with her mother and two small children, her…
(2024-12-29). WHO chief 'escaped death' in Israeli strikes on Yemen airport. newarab.com 
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told BBC radio his ears were still ringing following Thursday's attack as he prepared to board a flight in
(2024-12-29). 'Imagined Reality': Bethlehem Pastor tears into Zionist idea of 'Greater Israel'. ummid.com The idea of "Greater Israel" that Israel and its supporters want the world to believe in order to create a Zionist state in Palestine is a case of 'imagined reality' based on incorrect interpretation of Bible, Rev. Munther Isaac said.
(2024-12-29). The BDS Movement Is Making Strides Across the Middle East. truthout.org In the bustling streets of Cairo, a bold banner hangs outside the Writers' Syndicate, confronting passersby with a piercing statement: "Every pound you spend on their products returns as a bullet in your brother's back." This message critiques the economic and political ties between the listed multinational products and Israel. The visual captures the spirit of a region-wide movement… |
(2024-12-29). Israeli Forces Advance Deeper Into Southern Lebanon, Burning Homes. news.antiwar.com Sunday marks 33 days into the 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. So far, Israel has committed at least 329 violations of that ceasefire, and officials are more and more open in saying they probably won't withdraw from Lebanon in 60 days, as they were meant to under the deal. The violations include airstrikes and …
(2024-12-29). Hamas calls on UN to send observers to Gaza. plenglish.com Ramallah, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Hamas movement on Sunday condemned Israel's attacks on hospitals in the Gaza Strip and called on the United Nations to send observers to refute the Army's accusations about the use of these facilities for military purposes.
(2024-12-29). Billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy Is A Wall Street Speculator. popularresistance.org Vivek Ramaswamy is the billionaire Republican politician and failed presidential candidate whom Donald Trump appointed to lead the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), alongside co-chair Elon Musk, the richest oligarch on Earth (who brands himself a libertarian anti-government crusader, while his companies receive billions in US government subsidies). | Ramaswamy sparked something of a civil war among US conservatives with a puerile Twitter post lamenting how US popular culture upholds jocks over nerds.
(2024-12-29). Chris Hedges: Closing Your Heart & the Path to Self-Annihilation (w/ Gabor Maté). scheerpost.com
(2024-12-29). After Biden's Grants Of Clemency, Calls To Commute Leonard Peltier Reignite. popularresistance.org Washington, D.C. — Last week, after President Biden made the historic act of commuting the sentences of 1,499 Americans in a single day, efforts to free Leonard Peltier have reignited. On Thursday, Dec. 12 — the day after Biden announced clemency — dozens of U.S. senators and representatives wrote a letter to the President asking for clemency for Leonard Peltier. | Tribal leaders and organizers have praised the act by federal leaders: "We would like to thank Senator [Brian] Schatz and Representative [Raúl] Grijalva for their solidarity as well as the other senators and congresspeople who signed…
(2024-12-29). The Cuban Healthcare System And Its Lessons For The US. popularresistance.org I was in Cuba (again) during the first week of December. I traveled with a delegation of members of the National Single Payer organization, which is working to achieve a national healthcare system in the US that would fully cover everyone under a single, comprehensive, government-funded program. We visited a variety of healthcare institutions in the cities of Havana and Matanzas, the capital of the province of the same name. | One of the most memorable interactions took place at the University of Medical Sciences in Matanzas. After receiving a presentation about the organization and curriculum by one of the leade…
(2024-12-29). New York To Charge Biggest Emitters For Climate Damages Under New Law. popularresistance.org New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, which requires major emitters, such as fossil fuel companies, to compensate for damages by helping to fund climate-resilient infrastructure projects. | "By signing the Climate Change Superfund Act, Gov. Hochul is addressing the financial burden placed on New Yorkers by the fossil fuel companies," Richard Schrader, director of New York Government Affairs at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), said in a statement. "It's a key example of what putting fiscal fairness and environmental justice front and center looks like.
(2024-12-29). Luigi Mangione And The Dangers Of Terrorism Charges. popularresistance.org Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg unveiled new charges on Dec. 17 against Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. | While Mangione already faced second-degree murder and weapons charges, the unsealed indictment reveals an escalation: New York prosecutors have charged Mangione with first-degree murder "in furtherance of terrorism." | Bragg's choice to invoke the big "T" word came as a surprise; it's not often associated with a single, targeted killing. In fact, prosecutors are charging Mangione using a state law hatched after the 9/11 attacks "to combat the e…
(2024-12-29). ALBA-TCP Condemns Trump's Statements About Panama Canal. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, the member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) expressed their strongest condemnation of United States President-elect Donald Trump's statement in which he threatened to take control of the Panama Canal. | Through a statement published on Telegram, the multilateral bloc condemned this new threat to the Latin American and Caribbean region. It also reaffirmed its support for the Republic of Panama in defending its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and self-determination.
(2024-12-29). How A US President And JP Morgan Made Panama. popularresistance.org This goes back a long way. The Panamanian state was originally created to function on behalf of the rich and self-seeking of this world — or rather their antecedents in America — when the 20th century was barely born. | Panama was created by the United States for purely selfish commercial reasons, right on that historical hinge between the imminent demise of Britain as the great global empire, and the rise of the new American imperium. | The writer Ken Silverstein put it with estimable simplicity in an article for Vice magazine two years ago: "In 1903, the administration of Theodore Roosevelt created…
(2024-12-29). After Writing About Prison Censorship, I Got Blocked From Messaging My Sources. truthout.org A few months ago, I logged into my online Securus account to send an electronic message to a friend in a Washington State prison. To my shock, I found the word "blocked" on my account and I was not able to send any messages. The block came just a few weeks after I had published an article with Truthout on censorship inside of prisons and had sent the finished article to some of my sources over the… |
(2024-12-29). Landslides following 7.4 magnitude quake in Vanuatu. presstv.ir Magnitude 7.4 earthquake causes widespread damage in Pacific island nation of Vanuatu…
(2024-12-29). PA forces shoot dead Palestinian journalist in Jenin refugee camp raid. presstv.ir A female Palestinian journalist has been shot dead after PA forces raided the Jenin refugee camp in the north of the occupied West Bank.
(2024-12-29). The CADTM International network condemns the cowardice of Northern governments in response to the climate emergency. cadtm.org
(2024-12-29). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-29). US economy: an exceptional boom or a bubble to burst? cadtm.org
(2024-12-29). Iran-China Ties Ironclad: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hailed the robust partnership between Tehran and Beijing, which he said have close cultural and civilizational bonds.
(2024-12-29). Oman's Foreign Minister to Visit Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Oman Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi is going to visit Iran soon, the Iranian ambassador to Muscat said.
(2024-12-29). IRGC Fully Fit for Defense. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps stressed its complete readiness to protect Iran's security against hostile plots.
(2024-12-29). Iran Sympathizes with S. Korea, Thailand over Deadly Plane Crash. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Foreign Ministry offered condolences to South Korea and Thailand over the loss of their citizens in a fatal plane crash at Muan International Airport.
(2024-12-29). Iran's Araqchi Visits UAE. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi had a meeting with his Emirati counterpart during a layover in Dubai while he was returning to Tehran after an official visit to China.
(2024-12-29). Enemy's Calculations Gone Wrong: IRGC General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — All of the enemy's miscalculations about Iran have ended in failure, a deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said.
(2024-12-29). Dey 9 epic: IRGC says ready to defend Iran's security. presstv.ir The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) voices its all-out readiness to defend Iran's security and counter the enemy's plots to create chaos and sedition in the country.
(2024-12-29). IRGC Ground Force strikes Jaish al-Adl terror group's bases in SE Iran. presstv.ir The IRGC Ground Force has pounded the bastions of the Jaish al-Adl terror group during an anti-terror campaign in Iran's southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province.
(2024-12-29). Indian scientists reveal how Earth's most ancient organisms endure extreme conditions. tvbrics.com 
Scientists hope to uncover strategies that could inform innovations in medicine, environmental conservation, and the search for life beyond Earth…
(2024-12-29). Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 176. aljazeera.com Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.
(2024-12-29). At least 176 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport. aljazeera.com The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). A Year of Youth Protests: Reclaiming Power. aljazeera.com On The Stream: We look back at various student protest movements prompted by young people in 2024.
(2024-12-29). Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 151. aljazeera.com Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.
(2024-12-29). At least 151 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport. aljazeera.com The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). At least 96 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport. aljazeera.com The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). United Kingdom refuses to break with neocolonialism in its relations with the Global South. strategic-culture.su The question of whether the United Kingdom is capable of offering true, equal, and mutually beneficial cooperation becomes clear when observing its practical actions and underlying interests. | Join us on , , and . | Cont…
(2024-12-29). (VIDEO) Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Casper family cherishing time together in 2023 There is new hope in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer. Currently there is no cure, but results of a new study conducted at Mayo Clinic show patients experienced improved overall survival while maintaining quality of life after undergoing a novel approach to treatment. Watch: Breakthrough in the fight against glioblastoma youtu.be/3TZSUEP4jPM Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (2: 45) is in the…
(2024-12-29). Breakthrough in treatment approach showing promise in the fight against glioblastoma, the deadliest and most aggressive type of brain cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic announces the results of an innovative treatment approach that may offer improvement in overall survival in older patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma while maintaining quality of life. Glioblastoma is the most lethal type of primary brain cancer due to its aggressive nature and its treatment-resistant characteristics. It is the most common form of primary brain cancer. Each year an estimated 14,500 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with the disease. Results…
(2024-12-29). Neither Stars nor Planets, JuMBOs are actually Protostars. ummid.com In major celestial breakthrough, scientists have claimed solving the mystery of JuMBOs – Jupiter-mass binary objects, the peculiar objects first discovered in 2023 by the James Webb Space (JWS) Telescope.
(2024-12-29). Who Is The Real Criminal? The New Issue Of JOHNSTONE Is Now Available. caitlinjohnstone.com.au I publish my work in print form every month in a collection called JOHNSTONE magazine. The new edition is now available to order in print or download as a pay-what-you-want e-book version. The jubilant reaction from the public to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson took the oligarchic class by surprise this month, and …
(2024-12-29). China attaches greater importance to minors' mental health. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | China has attached increasing importance to the mental health of children and adolescents, experts said at a press conference held by the National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday. Epidemiological survey results from authoritative institutions show that the actual prevalence of depression among adolescents in China is about 2 percent, said Xie …
(2024-12-29). China envía donativo al sistema eléctrico de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 dic (RHC) China envió este domingo un primer lote de donativo de piezas y accesorios para los equipos de grupos electrógenos de Cuba, como parte de la implementación de los consensos alcanzados entre los dos países.
(2024-12-29). It's the End of the World and I Don't Feel Fine. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-29). Poetry From Today's Frontlines. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Reduce risk of respiratory infections. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rates of infection for respiratory viruses are currently low in the U.S. but are starting to rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flu, COVID-19 and RSV spread more in fall and winter, especially during holiday gatherings, travel and time spent indoors. Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director of Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, says there are tools to help reduce the risk of becoming severely ill from these respiratory infections. Watch: The Mayo…
(2024-12-29). Yemeni forces down US MQ-9 Reaper drone over al-Bayda. presstv.ir The Yemeni Armed Forces says they have successfully shot down another American MQ-9 Reaper drone which was conducting "hostile missions" over the central al-Bayda province.
(2024-12-29). US-Funded Group Removes Report Warning of Famine in North Gaza After Complaint From US Ambassador. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-29). Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, a 'hero in scrubs' saving lives amid genocidal war on Gaza. presstv.ir Despite losing his young son, sustaining severe injuries, and facing constant threats, Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya refused to abandon his hospital and patients in Gaza. Now his whereabouts are unknown.
(2024-12-29). Nearly 7 in 10 Americans Say Insurance Industry Is to Blame in UHC CEO Killing. truthout.org In the wake of the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in early December, some political observers were taken aback by the public response to the event, which included morbid humor and expressions of "Schadenfreude," in the words of one woman who had battled an insurance company to secure treatment for her mother's cancer. But according to a new poll released by NORC at the… |
(2024-12-29). Elon Musk, AfD y el atentado en Alemania: Así usa la extrema derecha la tragedia para desatar el caos. cubadebate.cu Taleb al Abdulmohsen fue detenido como sospechoso de asesinato e intento de asesinato. No es islamista; tenía publicaciones islamófobas en internet. Pero la extrema derecha ha aprovechado la tragedia para difundir mensajes de odio contra la población migrante y rascar votos, cuando falta poco más de un mes para las elecciones.
(2024-12-29). Redesigning U.S. hegemony in Europe: Trump threatens NATO? strategic-culture.su Year 2025 will open with some surprises, we hope nice one. Let us hold on tight. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | 2024 has bee…
(2024-12-29). Video: The US-NATO War against Yugoslavia, The Globalization of War. substack.com
(2024-12-29). Russia's Sergey Lavrov Warns NATO and US of "Decisive Response" to New Missile Threats. english.almanar.com.lb Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stern warning to the United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), stating that Moscow will respond decisively with "military-technical countermeasures" if new missile threats are posed to Russia. Prepared for Any Scenario In an interview with the RIA Novosti news agency, Lavrov emphasized that Russia is …
(2024-12-29). Karamoja leaders to secure land for construction of industrialization hubs. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | General Salim Saleh, the National Coordinator for Operation Wealth Creation, has urged LC5 chairpersons in the Karamoja sub-region to secure and provide land for the construction of an industrialization hub in the region. General Saleh made this call during a recent meeting in Gulu, attended by leaders from West …
(2024-12-29). Corporal Hasan: The Last Guard of Al-Aqsa. ummid.com Corporal Hasan stood guard at Masjid al Aqsa for approximately 65 years since the Ottomans retreated from Palestine.
(2024-12-29). An Idiot's Guide to Propaganda: How to cook the data (Part 5). expose-news.com Last year, Aaron Hertzberg compiled an idiot's guide on how to convince the masses that there is a deadly pandemic, when there isn't one, and pretend there are no injuries caused by …
(2024-12-29). Paraguay vies for youth Olympics and Pan American Games in 2031. plenglish.com Asuncion, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Paraguayan Olympic Committee is putting the final touches on Sunday to its candidacy files to host the Youth Olympic Games in 2030 and the Pan American Games in 2031.
(2024-12-29). Havana gets ready for San Silvestre Race. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Havana is getting ready to bid farewell to 2024 with a tradition that combines sports, history and a festive spirit: the San Silvestre Race, scheduled for December 31 at the Ciudad Deportiva coliseum.
(2024-12-29). Ethiopian National Palace opens to public for first time (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian National Palace has opened its doors to the public for the first time, following an extensive restoration process, considered an important step in the preservation of national history and cultural legacy.
(2024-12-29). Cuba in 2024: resistance and the path to economic recovery. plenglish.com Havana (Prensa Latina) In 2024, Cuba faced big challenges related to disasters, the tightening of unilateral coercive measures, and its own internal deficiencies, although its will to continue to fight did not give up.
(2024-12-29). Cuba to host international Barlady contest. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Twenty countries have confirmed their participation in the second edition of the International Barlady Contest, scheduled for March 7-9 in this capital, according to sources close to the event.
(2024-12-29). Cubans in Uruguay honor the Revolution's anniversary. plenglish.com Montevideo, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's embassy staff and Cubans residing in Uruguay jointly marked here the upcoming 66th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, voicing their confidence in the future of their homeland.
(2024-12-29). Mikhail Kavelashvili is sworn in as Georgia's president. plenglish.com Tbilisi, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Mikhail Kavelashvili took office on Sunday as Georgia's president, according to the website of the nation's parliament, which broadcast the inauguration of the new head of State live.
(2024-12-29). Pope Francis mourns deaths from South Korean plane crash. plenglish.com Vatican City, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Sunday to those who lost loved ones in the crash of a Boeing 737-800 plane during landing at the international airport of the city of Muan, in South Korea.
(2024-12-29). Russians commemorate Korean hero Kim Jong Il's death. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the death of the hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Il, several commemorative events were held in Russia, it was reported here on Sunday.
(2024-12-29). Palacio Nacional de Etiopía abre al público por primera vez (+Fotos). radiohc.cu
(2024-12-29). Avión con 175 pasajeros se estrella en aeropuerto de Corea del Sur. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 dic (RHC) Un avión de Jeju Air se estrelló este domingo al aterrizar en un aeropuerto de la ciudad suroccidental de Muan, Corea del Sur, proveniente de Bangkok, Tailandia.
(2024-12-29). Lavrov: Rusia responderá con firmeza a amenazas de misiles de EEUU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 dic (RHC) El canciller de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov declaró este domingo en Moscú que su país responderá con decisión en forma de contramedidas técnico-militares, si Washington crea nuevas amenazas de misiles para la nación euroasiática.
(2024-12-29). Presidente de Azerbaiyán felicita a Díaz-Canel por Fiesta Nacional de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 dic (RHC) El presidente de Azerbaiyán, Ilham Aliyev envió una felicitación a su par cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, en ocasión de la Fiesta Nacional de Cuba (1ro de enero) informó este domingo el embajador de la nación caribeña en Bakú, Carlos Valdés.
(2024-12-29). Colaboradores cubanos bailan casino en Venezuela (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Los colaboradores cubanos vibraron de alegría e identidad, al unirse este sábado desde Venezuela a la iniciativa "Cubaa* baila casino por la victoria"
(2024-12-29). Putin sorry to Azerbaijan over plane crash, says not responsible. newarab.com 
The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart
(2024-12-29). The digital surveillance and control agenda quietly marches forwards. expose-news.com India is pursuing the transformation of public finance using digital IDs and biometrics. Scotland updates its guidance on the use of biometrics in schools. Russia's largest bank is leading the way in …
(2024-12-29). Social unrest in Serbia portends changes. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-29). Even WITH the US … smoothiex12.blogspot.com
(2024-12-29). Valls hopes to tackle New Caledonia in Rocard-style 'spirit of dialogue'. asiapacificreport.nz By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Overseas Minister Manuel Valls, who was appointed yesterday as part of the new French government of Prime Minister Franàßois Bayrou, intends to tackle New Caledonia's numerous issues in the spirit of dialogue of former Socialist Prime Minister Michel Rocard. Rocard is credited as the main…
(2024-12-29). South Korea plane crash: 179 feared dead out of 181 aboard. newarab.com 
A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from A bird strike and adverse weather conditions were cited by authorities as likely causes of the crash that flung passengers out of the plane and left it "almost completely destroyed", according to fire officials. | Video showed the Jeju Air…
(2024-12-29). Trump urges Supreme Court to pause possible TikTok ban. america.cgtn.com 
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump filed a legal brief on Friday, urging the Supreme Court to consider pausing a law that could see TikTok banned. | For months, TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has been fending off attempts by the U.S. government and lawmakers to shut down the popular social media app, arguing that its data and moderation operations are already based in the U.S. and that the app poses no national security risks. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing reports.
(2024-12-29). No Longer Sustained by Education, Western Humanity Is in Death Throes. thealtworld.com Universities no longer produce educated people, and educated people are ceasing to exist. It is an interesting question, not to be discussed here, whether the disappearance of educated people is cause or result of the rise in barbarity that is engulfing the world. | Wherever one looks one sees degeneration. From Bach, Mozart, Beethoven to four-letter rap. Literature has ceased to be written as well as read. Art has become scribbles attesting to meaningless. Both the inclination and ability to read are declining. Fewer people can use their language. University students' essays are written by insentient AI. People…
(2024-12-29). 12 Ways We Can Exploit Fossil Fuel Industry Vulnerabilities — Even Under Trump. truthout.org Already widespread before, climate despair has likely reached new levels following former President Donald Trump's reelection. With good reason: Trump is committed to policies that are projected to kill tens of millions of people and unleash unprecedented chaos everywhere. But the climate war isn't an all-or-nothing affair. Each fraction of a degree of heating that we can prevent will save… |
(2024-12-29). Laos/Thailand: United Nations body petitioned over the enforced disappearance of Thai dissident. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Brazil: Piquiá de Baixo's community members resettled to safe houses away from mining pollution. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Illegal miners voluntarily emerge from Stilfontein mine shafts. sanews.gov.za Illegal miners voluntarily emerge from Stilfontein mine shafts | Government says a number of illegal miners, known as Zama Zamas, have voluntarily emerged from the disused mine shafts in Stilfontein, indicating that these individuals have the capability to exit the underground tunnels independently. | This is according to a statement issued by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) on Sunday. | "Their delayed emergence appears to be a tactic to evade arrest by law enforcement agencies. Contrary to claims that food underground ran out months ago, evidence suggests that the miners ha…
(2024-12-29). SA sends special envoy to Mozambique. sanews.gov.za SA sends special envoy to Mozambique | The South African government says it remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and upholding regional stability, amid protests in Mozambique. | "Government has noted with concern the ongoing protests in parts of Mozambique and reports of individuals escaping from a maximum-security prison during this period of unrest. These developments have understandably raised apprehensions among South African citizens regarding the potential cross-border implications. | "South Africa remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and uph…
(2024-12-29). France strengthens its position in the Horn of Africa. unitedworldint.com France strengthens its position in the Horn of Africa: A geopolitical blow to Türkiye By Yiƒüit Saner French President Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia has raised many questions about the real objectives Paris hopes to achieve in the Horn of Africa. This visit coincided with a significant decline in French influence in …
(2024-12-29). Turkey jails 7 journalists and media workers, places one under house arrest. evrensel.net
(2024-12-29). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-29). Time to Build a Wall — Against Autocracy. bylinetimes.com 
In her latest book, Anne Applebaum aptly defined this murderous motley of interests as
(2024-12-29). Hui, protests, kotahitanga, and a new Kuini — a historic year for MƒÅoridom. asiapacificreport.nz By Ella Stewart, (NgƒÅpuhi, Te MƒÅhurehure, NgƒÅti Manu), RNZ longform journalist, Te Ao MƒÅori On a sticky day in January, dozens of nannies and aunties from Tainui shook and waved fronds of greenery as they called manuhiri onto Tuurangawaewae Marae. More than 10,000 people had responded to a rare call for unity from the MƒÅori…
(2024-12-29). Flintoff show Facebook page suspended — without explanation — and attacked by hackers. skwawkbox.org 
After being hit by restrictions yesterday, left-wing analysis show now suspended and could be permanently deleted — while impostor clone-page mimics it As Skwawkbox reported on Friday, the Meta-owned Facebook social media platform — already known to be heavily restricting the reach of Palestinian, pro-Palestinian and left-wing news pages, including Skwawkbox — put unexplained restrictions …
(2024-12-29). France strengthens its position in the Horn of Africa. uwidata.com By Yiƒüit Saner French President Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia has raised many questions about the real objectives Paris hopes to achieve in the Horn of Africa. This visit coincided with a significant decline in French influence in several Sahel countries, including key nations such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, as …
(2024-12-29). Control of people's perception and behaviour through media began a century ago. expose-news.com Mechanisms of controlling people through media, films and music began with Thomas Edison's Motion Picture Patents Company in 1908. Using Edison's model, significant entities like the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations emerged, shaping …
(2024-12-29). Study shows that re-trained AI models revert to their original training and will deceive users when they do. expose-news.com New research from Anthropic shows that AI models can deceive. They may pretend to have different views during re-training with different principles while actually maintaining their original preferences. Alignment faking refers to …
(2024-12-29). Envoy Cotler-Wunsh to TML: Fighting Antisemitism Requires Clarity and Leadership. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-29). Press TV's news headlines. presstv.ir • tURL
(2024-12-29). Two killed in US school shooting; student suspect also dead: Police. presstv.ir A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, has left at least two people killed and multiple injured.
(2024-12-29). Dozens killed as plane crashes in South Korea. presstv.ir More than 150 people have been killed after a plane flying from Thailand crash lands in southwestern South Korea.
(2024-12-29). North Korea launches 'toughest' anti-US policy for security interests. presstv.ir North Korea's leader has announced Pyongyang's plans to launch its "toughest" anti-US policy to counteract Washington for its security and national interests.
(2024-12-29). Iran commiserates with South Korea, Thailand over deadly plane crash. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has extended Tehran's deep condolences to South Korea and Thailand on a deadly plane crash that killed at least 167 people aboard.
(2024-12-29). Dozens killed as plane crashes in South Korea. presstv.ir Nearly 100 people have been killed after a plane flying from Thailand crash lands in southwestern South Korea.
(2024-12-29). Dozens killed as plane crashes in South Korea. presstv.ir At least 85 people have been killed after a plane flying from Thailand crash lands in southwestern South Korea.
(2024-12-29). I Bitcoin come esperimento e la nuova proposta del Texas. strategic-culture.su La trasformazione della società passa anche attraverso alcuni esperimenti. In materia economica, negli USA sta succedendo qualcosa di interessante che merita di essere compreso. | Segue nostro I Bitcoin furono il primo esperimento | Ad essere onesti, bisogna ammettere che quando le criptovalute vennero lanciare più di 10 anni fa, probabilmente nessuno si immaginava che avrebbero avuto un vero successo. Oggi, invece, sono alla portata di…
(2024-12-29). Maariv: It is said that the security situation permits return, but lack of clear decisions and action plans causes confusion and frustration. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing 'holiday heart'. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have significant consequences. Dr. Amy Pollak, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how "holiday heart" can put too much stress on the heart. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Update adult vaccinations for a new year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Personal health is often among the top New Year's resolutions each January. Beyond diet and exercise, Dr. John Presutti, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says the start of a new year is a good calendar reminder to update adult vaccinations. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Whether it's the annual flu shot,…
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating liver cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0: 59) is in the downloads at…
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: The right way to talk with someone who has cancer. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it's important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo Clinic, offers some helpful advice to make those uncomfortable conversations less awkward. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-12-29). Researchers discover an aging and inflammation biomarker. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers found that the gene expression of Il23r (depicted in red), which increases in aged blood at the protein level, is present in aged kidney and is associated with the senescence marker p16 (shown in green). When IL-23R signaling is overactive, it can lead to inflammation and tissue damage. Mayo Clinic researchers found that IL-23R increases with age and decreases in response to drugs that attack senescent cells. The bloodstream is teeming with…
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding encephalitis: Symptoms, causes and treatment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Ever since I had my son, I tend to worry whenever he gets ill, so I try to educate myself on different viruses and autoimmune disorders. I recently came across encephalitis. What is it? What are some of the warning signs? And how is it treated? ANSWER: It's normal to worry as a parent. However, encephalitis is a rare disease. The word encephalitis means swelling (often inflammation) of the brain. Early signs can include the sudden…
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Exercise tips for heart health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Finding the time to exercise with my busy work schedule seems impossible. How much exercise do I need to benefit my heart, and what kind? If I like to play pickleball, is that a better form of exercise than say, weightlifting? ANSWER: Finding time within busy schedules can feel difficult, but if you dedicate at least 30 minutes of exercise on a daily basis, that can be enough. And any type of exercise is good for your…
(2024-12-29). Mayo Clinic Minute: How stress affects your body. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's the time of year when expectations are often high and, for some, so are stress levels. Stress can affect your body, mind and behavior. Recognizing symptoms can help you manage your stress and prevent health issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, obesity and diabetes. Dr. Summer Allen, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains how stress affects your body, and she offers tips to manage it. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/QMOc-4zNj30 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video…
(2024-12-29). The global divide between longer life and good health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rochester, Minn. — People around the globe are living longer — but not necessarily healthier — lives, according to Mayo Clinic research. A study of 183 World Health Organization (WHO) member countries found those additional years of life are increasingly fraught with disease. This research by Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D., and Armin Garmany documents a widening gap between lifespan and healthspan. Their paper is published in JAMA Network Open. Andre Terzic, M.D., Ph.D. "The data…
(2024-12-29). (VIDEO) Hope, healing, hearing: How a cochlear implant helps a man hear again. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Thomas Campbell with his wife, Pamela Campbell. On Dec. 18, 2023, the world went silent for Thomas Campbell. The active and vibrant 70-year-old lost his hearing in his left ear when he was 33 years old. And without much warning, on that December day, his hearing went out in his right ear, leaving him completely unable to hear. When other medical centers couldn't help, Thomas turned to Mayo Clinic for answers. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist,…
(2024-12-29). Research shows new treatment could delay cancer progression in patients with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new treatment is showing promise for people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). This precancerous condition can progress to active multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. High-risk SMM carries a higher likelihood of progression. Results from a phase 3 clinical trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at this week's American Society of Hematology meeting, demonstrated that daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets CD38, a protein…
(2024-12-29). Addressing the root cause of rare diseases ⚪ the promise of antisense oligonucleotides. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The central dogma of molecular biology — cited in countless science textbooks — states that DNA is transcribed into RNA, and RNA is translated into proteins. This basic idea is key to understanding how genes are expressed and how to overcome genetic defects that cause disease. For much of history, researchers have treated diseases by targeting the proteins involved, such as giving insulin for diabetes or statins for heart disease. Over the last couple of…
(2024-12-29). Donors' grant enables Ph.D. students to venture and learn. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org When Roseanne Nooren began her Ph.D. training four years ago, she found great purpose in studying pancreatic cancer. "Once a person is diagnosed, it may be only months before they pass, and that's largely because of the way the cancer metastasizes," she says. "I thought this was an area of research that could really make a difference." In her thesis research with co-mentors Gina Razidlo, Ph.D., and Mark McNiven, Ph.D., at Mayo Clinic Graduate School…
(2024-12-29). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercise modifications help manage multiple sclerosis Regular aerobic exercise has been shown to ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Dr. Eoin Flanagan, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says people living with MS can modify their exercise routines so they don't aggravate symptoms such as poor balance or heat intolerance. Mayo Clinic Minute: Using voice to detect…
(2024-12-29). What's your health forecast? Expert explains science behind personal guides to well-being. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX — You may be familiar with a range of tips for living a healthy life: Watch your weight, exercise, eat nutritious food and don't smoke, for example. What if you could combine these lifestyle factors with a host of other variables to learn your risk of developing specific diseases, to help catch and treat them early or prevent them altogether? Victor Ortega, M.D., Ph.D., associate director for the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine…
(2024-12-29). 10 patients receive the ultimate gift in a single day at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org PHOENIX, Ariz. — Mayo Clinic surgeons recently performed 10 organ transplants within 24 hours, setting a record for both the hospital and the state of Arizona. On Nov. 19, Mayo Clinic teams worked around the clock to complete seven kidney transplants and three liver transplants. Transplant center colleagues rose to the challenge with one goal in mind: Saving as many lives as possible, says Bashar Aqel, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Arizona….
(2024-12-29). Sudan: First war-time aid convoy enters besieged south Khartoum. newarab.com 
(2024-12-29). Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party meets jailed Abdullah Ocalan. newarab.com 
A delegation from Turkey's main The visit would be the party's first in almost 10 years. | DEM's predecessor, the "The delegation left in the mornin…
(2024-12-29). Review of the Year: Part 2. newarab.com 
(2024-12-29). Azerbaijan plane crashed due to 'physical external interference'. newarab.com 
The The jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after
(2024-12-29). Expert reveals how 'end times' sign will turn Saudi Arabia green. newarab.com 
The In a recent interview, Al-Misnad, a former professor at Qassim University and vice president of the Saudi Weather and Climate Society, outlined four potential scenarios that could bring about this Al-M…
(2024-12-29). Amazing but True: Indonesian Hajj pilgrims to wait 25 years for their turn. ummid.com If you are in Indonesia and wish to perform Hajj, you will have to wait for over 25 years, it comes to fore after a glance at the waiting list in the country.
(2024-12-29). ASUS to debut world's lightest Copilot+ PC. ummid.com Tech giant ASUS is set to launch the world's lightest Copilot+ PC during the AIways Incredible launch event on January 7, 2025.
(2024-12-29). Developed: Machine Learning based Quantum Error Suppression Technology. ummid.com Leading Hologram Augmented Reality tech provider WiMi Tuesday (December 24, 2024) announced the development of an innovative solution: Machine Learning-based Quantum Error Suppression Technology (MLQES).
(2024-12-29). Kashmir is in grip of Cultural Aggression. ummid.com Be it Hinduism, Buddhism or Islam no religion promotes the vulgarity that we are witnessing in today's Kashmir. This is all cultural aggression.
(2024-12-29). AISSEE 2025 Registration Starts, Apply Here. ummid.com Online registration and application form submission for All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2025 (AISSEE 2025-26) has started on the NTA website aissee2025.ntaonline.in, parents who wish to admit their wards in Military Schools should note.
(2024-12-29). JEE Advanced 2025 | Information Brochure, Registration, Admit Card. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Information Brochure on its official website jeeadv.ac.in which provides the complete schedule of the important entrance test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, online registration and admit card release date besides related information.
(2024-12-29). Nepal Quran Contest ends with record participation. ummid.com Holy Quran Memorization Competition 2024 ended in Nepal with the participation of over 750 contestants — both male and female, with a Prize Distribution Ceremony held on Monday December 23, 2024.
(2024-12-29). Contribution of Non-Muslim Journalists in Promotion of Urdu Journalism. ummid.com The book focusses on the role and contribution of non-Muslim i.e. Hindu, Sikh and Christian journalists in promoting Urdu journalism in India.
(2024-12-29). Developed: New scan method that reveals secrets of lung function. ummid.com A team of researchers at Newcastle University has developed a new technique of scanning lungs that is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time.
(2024-12-29). CA Final Nov 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) CA Final Novermber 2024 result can be checked on the official website 'icai.nic.in' following the steps given here.
(2024-12-29). Intel marks 50th anniversary of 8080 Microprocessor. ummid.com Tech giant Intel marks the 50th anniversary of 8080 — believed to be one of the most important products in tech history and considered the first true general-purpose microprocessor.
(2024-12-29). The Most Shameful Moment of 2024. ummid.com The most shameful moment of the Year 2024 was recorded and captured on cameras in Washington D.C. — the Capital City of the United States of America, on July 24, 2024.
(2024-12-29). CA Nov 2024 Final Result Out – Full Toppers List. ummid.com Heramb Maheshwari, Rishab Ostwal R, Riya Kunjankumar Shah and Kinjal Ajmera are among the toppers of the CA Final exams held in November 2024 the results of which were declared by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Friday night.
(2024-12-29). Bitcoin loses esteem after crossing $100,000 historic mark. ummid.com Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, after a remarkable feat of crossing $100,000 mark earlier this month ago, showing signs of losing esteem.
(2024-12-29). MAH MCA CET 2025: Registration Starts, Last Date Jan 25. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started online registration for MAH MCA CET 2025 to be held for admission in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) PG course for the year 2025-26.
(2024-12-29). All passengers except two presumed dead as Jeju Air flight crashes in South Korea. ummid.com A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people on board crashed at South Korea's Muan airport and the authorities have presumed dead all passengers except two.
(2024-12-29). MHT CET 2025 (PCB and PM) dates officially confirmed. ummid.com The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has released the date and schedule of MHT CET 2025 – PCM and PCB groups, both on its official website.
(2024-12-29). Kwania parents to face shs100,000 fine over chronic absenteeism of learners. independent.co.ug 
Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Inomo Town Council, Kwania District, have resolved to impose a fine of 100,000 Shillings on parents who keep their children at home as schools reopen on February 2, 2025. The decision was made following a report from the General Purpose Committee, presented by Tom Okello, the councilor …
(2024-12-29). Museveni to Kigezi Disgruntled Tea Farmers: I warned you. independent.co.ug 
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has reiterated his caution to farmers in the Kigezi region against growing tea, citing the challenges of low returns on small-scale farming. Museveni made the remarks on Friday afternoon while addressing the 2024 International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) Ugandan Chapter convention held at Meizimera Hotel in Kihihi Town …
(2024-12-29). OYAM: 991 plots idle at Tochi Irrigation Scheme. independent.co.ug 
Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 991 plantation plots at the Tochi Irrigation Scheme in Oyam District remain unused, despite the government's efforts to promote rice production in the area. In 2020, the government, through the Ministry of Water and Environment, commissioned the 45 billion shilling irrigation scheme along the Tochi River in Oyam …
(2024-12-29). Ministry to assess TVET course costs in preparation for universal access. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Department of Technical and Vocational Education and Training Operations and Management (TVETOM) under the Ministry of Education is set to commence an assessment of the costs associated with each TVET course in the country. This marks the first step in the government's effort to understand the financial implications of …
(2024-12-29). Nabilatuk: Wildfire razes Naweet, Modern, and Lonangat villages. independent.co.ug 
Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 500 residents of Lorengedwat Sub County in Nabilatuk district are homeless after a wildfire burned down three villages, destroying property worth millions. The fire broke out at 11: 00 a.m. on Saturday, completely razing Naweet, Modern, and Lonangat villages. Local leaders report that while no lives were lost, significant damage was …
(2024-12-29). Umukuuka sacks Prime Minister in cabinet reshuffle. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cultural Head of Inzu Ya Masaba, Umukuuka Mike Jude Mudoma, has sacked his Prime Minister, Ambassador Charles Walimbwa Peke, and replaced him with Paulo Mwambu in a recent cabinet reshuffle. This was revealed by Steven Masiga, the spokesperson of Inzu Ya Masaba, during a media briefing on Saturday at …
(2024-12-29). WHO: Deadly disease in DR Congo is a combination of malaria and viral respiratory infections. independent.co.ug 
WHO links mystery illness in DR Congo to malaria and viral respiratory infections Kinsasha, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the disease affecting hundreds and killing dozens in neighboring DR Congo is a combination of malaria and viral respiratory infections. This mystery illness, which began causing fatalities in …
(2024-12-29). Woman in Viral Video Torturing Toddler Arrested. plusnews.ug 
Police in Kabale are holding a woman accused of brutally torturing her employer's 4-year-old child in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District. Disturbing CCTV footage shared by the Police's Children and Family Protection Unit shows Precious Tumuhairwe, a housemaid, assaulting a naked child, Claire Tumwekwase, in a bathroom. The footage captures the child crying out in pain, …
(2024-12-29). 179 people killed in Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea. plusnews.ug 
A Jeju Air passenger plane with more than 180 people on board has crashed while trying to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea, killing nearly everyone on board, according to local officials. Only two survivors were found. Jeju Air Flight 2216, a Boeing 737-800 flying from Bangkok, Thailand, crashed just after 9 a.m. …
(2024-12-29). Museveni Urges Isingiro Farmers to Embrace Irrigation to Increase Productivity. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tasked the people of Isingiro to embrace irrigation in order to increase productivity. Due to irrigation, the President said Dr. Florence Muranga of Bushenyi harvests 53 tonnes of bananas from an acre per year as opposed to other ordinary farmers in the district who get only 5 tonnes of bananas from …
(2024-12-29). WHO Links Mystery Illness in DR Congo to Malaria and Viral Respiratory Infections. plusnews.ug 
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the disease affecting hundreds and killing dozens in neighboring DR Congo is a combination of malaria and viral respiratory infections. This mystery illness, which began causing fatalities in late October in the Panzi Health District, a remote area in southern DRC, has primarily affected children under five …
(2024-12-29). Umukuuka Sacks Prime Minister in Cabinet Reshuffle. plusnews.ug 
The Cultural Head of Inzu Ya Masaba, Umukuuka Mike Jude Mudoma, has sacked his Prime Minister, Ambassador Charles Walimbwa Peke, and replaced him with Paulo Mwambu in a recent cabinet reshuffle. This was revealed by Steven Masiga, the spokesperson of Inzu Ya Masaba, during a media briefing on Saturday at the Inzu Ya Masaba headquarters …
(2024-12-29). Colisión con aves y clima adverso pudieron causar accidente aéreo que dejó 179 muertos en Corea del Sur. cubadebate.cu Según el Ministerio de Transportes, la torre de control emitió al avión una advertencia de impacto con pájaros poco antes del aterrizaje y dio permiso al piloto para aterrizar en una zona diferente. Una autoridad dijo que se presume que la causa del accidente habría sido un choque con pájaros, combinado con condiciones climáticas adversas.
(2024-12-29). Cuadrando la Caja: øCuadró la caja el 2024? cubadebate.cu Este domingo 29 de diciembre, con retransmisiones el martes 31 y el miércoles 1 de enero de 2025, vamos a intentar responder una de las preguntas que más nos hacen: øcuadra o no cuadra la caja? Lo haremos a través de un resumen de este año, 2024, que ya termina.
(2024-12-29). Unicef: 473 millones de niños están atrapados en zonas de conflictos. cubadebate.cu Un informe del Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia, divulgado este sábado, reveló que aproximadamente 473 millones de niños y niñas en todo el mundo viven actualmente en zonas de conflicto. Esta cifra representa casi el 19% de la población infantil global, un alarmante incremento respecto al 10% registrado en la década de 1990.
(2024-12-29). Cuba cuenta con elevado potencial de fuentes renovables de energía, según experto (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La disponibilidad del sistema electroenergético nacional alcanzó este 2024 sus niveles más bajos en los últimos cinco años. Sobre las potencialidades de las llamadas energías limpias en Cuba y su utilización por el sector estatal, Cubadebate dialogó con Rosell Guerra Campaña, director de Energía Renovable del Ministerio de Energía y Minas.
(2024-12-29). UNE prevé afectación de 1 070 MW en horario pico nocturno este domingo. cubadebate.cu Para el horario pico de este domingo, la Unión Nacional Eléctrica proyecta una disponibilidad de 2 100 MW frente a una demanda máxima de 3 100 MW. De mantenerse las condiciones actuales, se espera un déficit de 1 000 MW y una afectación estimada de 1 070 MW. Se mantienen las afectaciones por averías y déficit de combustible.
(2024-12-29). Qué trae la prensa cubana, domingo 29 de diciembre de 2024. cubadebate.cu