(2024-12-24). Group members call for support for peaceful resolution of Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China hopes to work with other members of the "Friends for Peace" group toward the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days after the group members convened in New York.
(2024-12-24). Lebanon PM, UN peacekeepers urge accelerated Israeli withdrawal. newarab.com 
"UNIFIL strongly urges accelerated progress in the IDF's (Israeli military) withdrawal from and the LAF's (Lebane…
(2024-12-24). Proposed Peace Amendment to the United States Constitution. Emanuel Pastreich. globalresearch.ca It is one of the great ironies of history that at the very moment the United States plunges deeper and deeper into war hysteria, that our politicians and government officials are possessed by the demons of complete annihilation and endless …
(2024-12-24). Where was Jesus buried?! [Mr. Reich, "Speculation regarding Prophets is strictly prohibited." salaficentre.com 
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah, The Exalted, stated regarding those Jews who disbelieved in Prophet Isa (Jesus), peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and plotted to kill him: ŸäŸéÿ≥€°ŸÄŸîŸéŸÑŸèŸÉŸé ÿ£ŸéŸá€°ŸÑŸè Ÿ±ŸÑ€°ŸÉŸêÿ™ŸéŸÄŸ∞ÿ®Ÿê ÿ£ŸéŸ&…
(2024-12-24). Talk World Radio: Al Mytty on Acting for Peace. 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 we are talking about peace activism in the United States with Al Mytty who has been involved in a variety of social justice and peace programs including Pax Christi, …
(2024-12-24). Genocide in Gaza: Western Moral Collapse in the Age of Hyper-Imperialism | Vijay Prashad. indybay.org "This is not just an Israeli genocide – this is an Israeli, European and US genocide!" | Vijay Prashad exposes the moral decline of the global north in the age of hyper-Imperialism and its continued war against "defiance" found in the global south.
(2024-12-24). Peru's crisis-ridden president launches police-state buildup. wsws.org The rearming of the Peruvian state is part of a global shift towards dictatorial measures amid the drive to war and attacks on democratic rights.
(2024-12-24). Plenty of room at the inn during genocide. electronicintifada.net The irony of celebrating the birth of Jesus in the middle of Israel's war of extermination in the land of his birth is not registering among Christmas shoppers.
(2024-12-24). Report to New York City-area rally exposes role of Danish shipping giant Maersk in Gaza genocide. wsws.org The rally offered valuable information on the role played by the Danish shipping conglomerate Maersk in the genocide in Gaza, but proposed no policies to mobilize dockworkers against capitalism and war.
(2024-12-24). Yemeni missile strikes chaos, mayhem into central Tel Aviv; triggers stampede that injures 20. presstv.ir Yemeni missile fired towards Tel Aviv stirs up a bedlem in the city and results in a dangerous stampede.
(2024-12-24). UN warns of 'dramatic consequences' as Kurds-Turkey tension mounts in northeast Syria. presstv.ir The UN envoy for Syria has warned of "dramatic consequences" of the hostilities between Kurdish-led militants and Turkish-backed groups in the country's northeast.
(2024-12-24). Iraq's PMU masses resistance forces on border with Syria amid mounting concerns. presstv.ir Iraqi anti-terror Popular Mobilization Units have deployed forces and military hardware to the country's long border with Syria following Assad's fall.
(2024-12-24). Netanyahu to avoid Poland memorial fearing ICC arrest. newarab.com 
Poland will enforce the The court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant in November on charges of war crimes and…
(2024-12-24). Journalists in Gaza have shown the truth & paid with their lives. newarab.com 
In the past fourteen months, Israel has killed a reported 196 journalists as part of its genocide in Gaza. On 16 December, the CPJ reported that at least four journalists have been killed by Israel in the past week alone: Ahmed Al-Louh, Mohammed Balousha, Mohammed Al-Qrinawi and Iman Al-Shanti. They all appe…
(2024-12-24). Amid genocide, Palestinian Christians find hope this Christmas. newarab.com 
(2024-12-24). Israel hits Gaza hospitals, Netanyahu captive deal 'progress'. newarab.com 
Israeli forces targeted the third floor of al-Awda Hospital in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, Al Jazeera Arabic reported on Monday. | In nearby Beit Lahia, the Israeli army reportedly detonated remote-controlled explosives at the Kamal Adwan Hospital, leaving at least 20 patients and medical staff wounded. | In a statement, Gaza's Health Ministry said that Israeli soldiers are forcing patients, including the wounded and ill, to evacuate the Indonesian Hospital in Beit Lahia. | This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that "some progress" had been made in nego…
(2024-12-24). Catching Pegasus: Mercenary Spyware and the Liability of the NSO Group. counterpunch.org 
The NSO Group, Israel's darling of malware infection and surveillance for the global security market, was the brainchild of three engineers drawn from that busiest of cyber outfits in the Israeli Defense Forces known as Unit 8200. Niv Carmi, Shalev Hulio and Omri Lavie, have certainly made an impression since they founded their technology company in 2010. The
(2024-12-24). Israel acknowledges it assassinated Hamas chief Haniyeh for first time. aljazeera.com Defence Minister Israel Katz warns Houthi rebels that Israel will 'behead' its leaders as it did to Hamas.
(2024-12-24). Warned of 'construction disaster' in Bnei Brak, Ben-Gvir chose to go after Israeli Arabs. haaretz.com The unit responsible for enforcing Israeli building codes issued demolition orders for illegally built synagogues in Bnei Brak that, constitute a 'present danger.' However, Ben-Gvir demanded that orders not be enforced and that the unit focus on enforcement in Arab society…
(2024-12-24). Citing judicial overhaul, Tel Aviv University senior faculty declare labor dispute. haaretz.com The union argued that the proposed bills will weaken the powers of those 'responsible for protecting the rule of law.' The 1,300-member union also warned against bills enabling sanctioning and dismissal of faculty, claiming they infringe on academic freedom…
(2024-12-24). Israel's Gantz calls for Iran attacks, confirms Haniyeh killing. newarab.com 
According to Israeli media, Gantz called for Israel to "target Iran directly" to stop attacks f…
(2024-12-24). Katz claims responsibility for first time for Haniyeh killing. newarab.com 
Israeli Defense Minister "These days, when the Houthi terro…
(2024-12-24). Stray animals seen eating Palestinian corpses in northern Gaza. newarab.com 
Even in his nightmares, Emad Abu Ras, a "I was frozen in my place and did not realise what should I do […] If I tried to pull the bodies away from the stray animals, the Israeli drones [quadcopter] would attack me and kill me," the 42-year-old father of four remarked to The New…
(2024-12-24). Fatah bans Al Jazeera from northern West Bank for 'incitement'. newarab.com 
The decision was issued on Monday and extends to the governorates of Jenin, Tubas, Nablus, Tulkarem, Qalqiliya and Salfit [mda…
(2024-12-24). Mossad reveals details of Lebanon pager attacks in US interview. newarab.com 
Two recently retired senior The agents spoke with the US' CBS "60 Minutes" in a segment aired on Sunday night. They wore masks and spoke with altered voices to conceal their identit…
(2024-12-24). Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists. aljazeera.com Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.
(2024-12-24). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,034. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-24). A stolen generation: South Korean adoptees. aljazeera.com Today on The Stream: We explore the consequences for the Korean adoptee diaspora following the 1953 Korean War.
(2024-12-24). Will Moldova Soon Attack Transnistria Like Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service Warned? thealtworld.com The purpose behind publishing their report is to inform the Western public of Sandu's alleged plans, signal that Russia isn't interested in sparking a conflict there (no matter how she might spin its response to her potential provocations in Transnistria), and indirectly encourage her patrons to stop her | Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)
(2024-12-24). Is Russia's Mutual Defense Pact With North Korea Truly Mutual? counterpunch.org 
Against the backdrop of nearly 11 years of total war in Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are increasing military cooperation into a full military defense pact. Both Pyongyang and Moscow have signed a mutual defense obligation if either country is attacked. Currently, several thousand North Korean troops have been deployed to fight Ukrainian forces in
(2024-12-24). Transcript of NewsX 'debate' with Team Zelensky. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX Anchor, Joshua Barnes: 1: 57Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed a swift retaliation following a Ukrainian drone strike in Kazan, Tatarstan, that damaged, attacked residential buildings and an industrial facility. Though officials reported no casualties, Putin warned that attempts to destroy Russia would be met with multiple times more destruction. …
(2024-12-24). With Nuland in NED, get ready for more color revolution bonanza. infobrics.org Victoria Nuland is certainly an unadulterated war criminal, but also an extremely effective one. Organizations such as the NED should be treated as terrorist groups that serve as the vanguard of US aggression against the world. Everyone getting money from them is essentially a danger to the integrity of any country on the planet and should be treated as a dangerous foreign agent, which also explains why the US is against laws defining them as such.
(2024-12-24). West is 'completely delusional' over Ukraine and will pay dearly for this mistake, warns Orbán. infobrics.org Orbán works to keep Russian gas flowing to Europe.
(2024-12-24). U.S. corporate land grab in Ukraine underlies war with Russia. mronline.org Heralded as a hero in Western media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has allowed foreign private interests to steal his country's best land.
(2024-12-24). Ukraine Briefing: Russia issues ultimatum and challenges West to a duel. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess the latest developments associated with Ukraine as the West continues to live in the deluded fantasy that it will control the outcome of this war.
(2024-12-24). Christmas Message 2024 from Pastor Phil Turner on George Kilpatrick Inspiration for the Nation. urbancny.com 
Happy Holidays, everyone! Listen to this heartwarming message from Pastor Phil Turner of Bethany Baptist Church for Christmas 2024! Celebrate the holidays with us here on
(2024-12-24). How a mobile library is keeping Refaat Alareer's legacy alive. newarab.com 
"If I must die,
| let it bring hope,
| let it be a tale." | These heart-aching lines conclude the poem With these words hauntingly foreshadowing the end of his life, the poem has since been widely translated around the wor…
(2024-12-24). The Turkish village facing the loss of its fishing traditions. newarab.com 
(2024-12-24). 12 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant. newarab.com 
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Footage showed shards of glass and metal scattered outside the plant, where ambulances stood by. | "According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to hospital with injuries as a result of the explosion" in the Karesi district of Balikesir province, local governor Ismail Ustaoglu said. | "I wish God's mercy upon our deceased citizens and a speedy recov…
(2024-12-24). Minister of Gender warns artistes against vulgarity. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development has warned artistes against using foul language or risk being banned. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday, Betty Amongi, said her ministry will not look away when artistes are using obscene language that is capable of corrupting societal …
(2024-12-24). Uganda Breweries Limited celebrates the festive season through "buckets of cheer" campaign. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its vast beer portfolio ushered in the festive season with the launch of its "Buckets of Cheer" campaign, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring people together, spread joy, and create memorable celebrations across Uganda during this special time of year. The "Buckets of Cheer" …
(2024-12-23). U.S. military aid, arms sales to Taiwan strongly deplored, firmly opposed. ecns.cn China has lodged serious protests with the United States following the most recent U.S. military assistance and arms sales to the Taiwan region, urging the U.S. to stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
(2024-12-23). China against the presence of U.S. missiles in The Philippines. plenglish.com In response to the Philippine army's statements in acquiring the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its firm opposition to this initiative. | Spokeswoman Mao Ning stressed that the presence of this equipment increases regional tensions and fosters geopolitical confrontation and an arms race. | "The region needs peace and prosperity, not intermediate-range missiles and confrontation," the spokeswoman stressed. | Mao Ning urged the Philippine government to reconsider its decision and withdraw the Typhon missile system as soon as possible, in complian…
(2024-12-23). Extreme Danger in Rwanda for the Opposition and Ms Ingabire. globalresearch.ca The International Network of Women for Democracy and Peace is deeply concerned about the toxic climate prevailing in Rwanda and the African Great Lakes region. | This toxic environment, unfortunately, is being propagated by state institutions, beginning with the highest authority …
(2024-12-23). Greeks against NATO policy in Ukraine. Putin the most popular foreign leader. defenddemocracy.press Very interesting are the findings of the MRB trend measurement, which was presented in the main bulletin of Open TV, regarding the global political scene and its leaders. Regarding the war in Ukraine, 68.8% answer that there should be an immediate peace agreement even if Kiev is forced to cede territory, while 14.3% answer that …
(2024-12-23). From Bethlehem, Palestine. transcend.org All souls wondering | find peace in the place of birthing | I, a lost soul, find it here in Bethlehem | A holy place cursed now by mayhem…
(2024-12-23). Venezuela leads Latin America in economic growth in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Regional growth is expected to reach 2.4 per cent in 2025…
(2024-12-23). I Am Sorry for My Friends in USA. orinocotribune.com By Maria Páez Victor — Dec 20, 2024 | The Global North, empire-like countries, do not think generally they have anything to learn from the smaller, weaker, or poorer ones. This is hubris, and this attitude is to their detriment. I recall that in Venezuela, when Hugo Chávez was elected at the end of 1999, he overthrew a plutocratic system whereby the business elites of that country had dominated the two main parties which had governed for 40 years dispensing oil revenues to themselves and their associates. They were governed by the rich for the rich. On his very first days in office, President Chávez received…
(2024-12-23). What will Marcos Rubio do? uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein President Donald Trump has chosen Mark Burnett, producer of the TV game shows "The Voice" and "The Apprentice," as special envoy for the United Kingdom. He also appointed: Richard Allen Grennel, ambassador to Germany during his first term, as presidential envoy for special missions to Venezuela and the Democratic People's Republic …
(2024-12-23). Israel to Annex the West Bank — Why Now? And What are the Likely Scenarios? counterpunch.org 
Israel is getting ready to annex the occupied Palestinian West Bank. The annexation will be a major step backward on the road to Palestinian freedom and will likely serve as a catalyst for a new Palestinian uprising. Though annexation has been on the Israeli agenda for years, this time around a 'great opportunity' — in
(2024-12-23). Archiving As Resistance To Genocide Denial In Gaza. popularresistance.org After the war and genocide in southeastern Bosnia in 1993, two very important forces shaped the society that emerged. One was the denial of war criminals and genocidal actors, who smeared and discredited victims to evade accountability. The second was the uphill battle of the survivors to not only deal with the crimes committed against them but also make sure that the truth didn't get buried by preserving the memory of the events as they happened. | While investigators and other experts flooded Bosnia in the aftermath to collect evidence for the Yugoslavia Tribunal at the International Court of Justice and the In…
(2024-12-23). Headlines for December 23, 2024. democracynow.org Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Men on Federal Death Row, UNRWA Warns "World Must Not Become Numb" to Israel's Escalating Attacks on Gaza, Doctor at Kamal Adwan Decries Israeli Attacks on Hospital in Northern Gaza, "This Is Cruelty. This Is Not War." Pope Francis Condemns Israel on Gaza, Syria: Diplomats from U.S., Turkey, Jordan and Qatar Meet with HTS Leader, Congress Passes Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, House Ethics Report Finds Gaetz Committed Statutory Rape, Panama Rejects Trump's Threat to Retake Panama Canal, Trump Says U.S. Ownership of Greenland Is "…
(2024-12-23). Only our enemies commit war crimes. mronline.org 
A half-baked report highlights the double standard U.S. officials use for Israel.
(2024-12-23). Ansarullah says 'Israeli terrorists' incapable of confronting Yemen, warns of secret weapons. presstv.ir Ansarullah considers the Israeli regime to be powerless in its efforts to face up to Yemen's pro-Palestinian strikes.
(2024-12-23). Ansarullah says 'Israeli terrorists' incapable of confronting Yemen, warns of secret weapons. presstv.ir Ansarullah considers the Israeli regime to be powerless in its efforts to face up to Yemen's pro-Palestinian strikes.
(2024-12-23). American warplane downed after Yemeni attacks 'baffled' US air defense: Ansarullah. presstv.ir Ansarullah says Yemen's attacks against American targets baffled the US's air defense systems, thus resulting in the friendly fire that recently brought down an American warplane.
(2024-12-23). PA intensifies crackdown on Palestinian fighters in West Bank. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Guatemala authorities rescue children from extreme Jewish sect. newarab.com 
Guatemalan authorities rescued 160 children and adolescents from the The rescue operation in the agricultural municipality of Oratorio, 78 kilometers (48.47 miles) southeast of Guatemala City, highlights ongoing concerns over the controversial practices of the extremist sect. | "Based on the statements of the complainants, the evidence obtained, and the medical examination…
(2024-12-23). DOE Study Finds LNG Exports Don't Just Hurt The Climate. popularresistance.org If you don't live anywhere near an export terminal for liquified natural gas (LNG), you could still feel big impacts from the industry's planned construction boom in the U.S. — and not just because the fossil fuel is rapidly worsening the climate crisis. | That's according to a new study on LNG export authorizations by the Department of Energy (DOE), which finds that the average U.S. household will pay an additional $122.54 a year in utility bills if LNG export expansions go forward unchecked. Some households could see rates go up by over $360 a year.
(2024-12-23). War Industry Destroys Our Lives. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca While the car crisis, aggravated by further US protectionist measures, puts 40,000 jobs at risk in Italy, and Italy's public debt has climbed to 139% of GDP and is still rising, Italy's military spending continues to grow: according to official …
(2024-12-23). Trump, NSO and Paragon: Israeli spyware torn between U.S. and Netanyahu politics. haaretz.com A U.S. judge ruled for WhatsApp, deeming NSO liable for Pegasus spyware hacks, just days after Israel's Defense Ministry denied that offensive cybertech firm Paragon had been sold. Could all these developments be related to Trump's return?
(2024-12-23). Netanyahu's defense's plan to exhaust the judges is working. haaretz.com The prime minister's legal team has successfully stretched the proceedings, forcing an irregular hearing to examine key questions about Netanyahu's awareness of alleged bribery in media coverage demands…
(2024-12-23). Netanyahu's ceasefire bluff? Inside talks to end the Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). What Can Education Can Look Like Without High Stakes Testing? popularresistance.org Ballot Question 2 passed with more than 59% of the vote, ending the MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts. Students will still take the MCAS, beginning in grade 3 up through high school, and they will still be required to pass their high school classes that are aligned with the state standards, so public education will not devolve into chaos as the opponents warned in their scare ads. There will still be a focus on serving all children in all of our classrooms, children will still be assessed through multiple measures, and there is hope that freedom from the one-size-fits-all straight jacket that is a…
(2024-12-23). IRGC says Iran's power exceeds borders, warns enemies to adjust themselves. presstv.ir The IRGC's chief commander says the dimensions of Iran's strength exceed its borders, advising the country's enemies to set up their arrangements accordingly.
(2024-12-23). Pope Francis slams Israel's 'machine-gunning' of Gaza children. presstv.ir Pope Francis reiterates his condemnation of the "cruelty" of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, where Palestinian children are being "machine-gunned" and civilian facilities bombed.
(2024-12-23). Loyalty to Resistance parliamentary bloc forms a committee to follow up the cause of the Lebanese displaced to Iraq over the Israeli war: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-23). Topsy-turvy world: Why 60 Minutes twisted the Lebanon pager attacks. newarab.com 
The West's framing of the Lebanon pager attacks as "ingenious" exposed the horrific double standards in its defence of Israeli violence. | Yazan al-Saadi is the international desk editor for The New Arab. He is a writer, researcher, critic, and comic zealot and has been published and/or cited on various platforms such as The Nib, Jadaliyya, Al-Jumhuriya, The New Arab, Al-Hudood, Al-Akhbar English, Linus, The Public Source, and more. He is based in the alluring city of Beirut; he has seen too many airports and often dreams of electric sheep. | Follow Yazan on X: Gh…
(2024-12-23). Israel kills 58 Palestinians across Gaza in 24 hours. newarab.com 
The health ministry in Gaza said on Monday that 58 people had been killed in the Palestinian territory in the past 24 hours, taking the overall war death toll to 45,317. | The ministry also said in a statement that at least 107,713 people have been wounded in more than 14 months of war waged by Israel. | Attacks have taken place across the Palestinian territory, notably Khan Younis, Rafah, Gaza City and the Nuseirat camp. | Overnight, an attack reportedly took place on a so-called
(2024-12-23). Israel kills scores in Gaza as truce talks gain traction. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Israeli army continues attacks on Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Israel's Gaza war tied to rising Islamophobia in Europe: report. newarab.com 
A report on Saturday has revealed that Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza have led to a significant increase in The The findings asserted that Islamophobia had manifested through "
(2024-12-23). Pope again condemns 'cruelty' of Israeli strikes on Gaza. newarab.com 
"And with pain I think of Gaza, of so much cruelty, of the children being machine-gunned, of the bombings of schools and hospitals. What cruelty," the pope said after his weekly Angelus prayer. | It comes a day after th…
(2024-12-23). US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen, hours after Israel hit. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Israel attacks Kamal Adwan Hospital, imposes evacuation order. newarab.com 
The Israeli army has reportedly ordered the evacuation of Abu Safiya said the mission was "next to impossible" because staff did not have ambulances to move the patients. | Israeli forces targeted the hospital's generators with <...
(2024-12-23). Israel kills 28 Palestinians, orders evacuation of Kamal Adwan. newarab.com 
At least 28 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes overnight and from dawn on Sunday, with many of them during an attack on a school-turned-shelter for the displaced in Gaza City, according to the territory's civil defence. | Eight of those victims – including four children -, were killed in the attack on the Musa Bin Nusayr School that sheltered displaced families in Gaza City. | One of the deadly attacks occurred on the home belonging to the Abu Samra family in central Gaza's Deir el-Balah. | Attacks killing Palestinians also took place in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, medics said.
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(2024-12-23). Israel slams Pope Francis for decrying bombing of Gaza children. newarab.com 
Pope Francis on Saturday condemned The pontiff made his remarks a day after the rescue agency in Gaza said an Israeli air strike had killed seven children from one family. | "Yesterday they did not allow the Patriarch (of Jerusalem) into Gaza as promised," the pope told members of the government of the Holy See. | "Yesterday children were bombed. This is cruelty, this is not war," he said. "I want to say it because it touches my heart.
(2024-12-23). Deadlock on Palestinian State Key Obstacle in Saudi-U.S. Defence Deal. ummid.com The future of a formal US-Saudi security agreement remains uncertain, though the Biden administration appears to be now pursuing a pact that would not involve a broader deal with Israel making concessions towards a Palestinian state.
(2024-12-23). Ukrainian Neo-Nazi Leader Backs Nuclear Escalation, Says 'Russian Nuke Attack Will Benefit Kyiv'. defenddemocracy.press Evgeny Karas, a prominent #Ukrainian neo-Nazi activist and leader of the far-right S14 group, has made controversial remarks, claiming that Ukraine would benefit from a Russian nuclear strike. In an interview with Ukrainian broadcaster Radio Bayraktar, Karas described nuclear war as "good," stating it would end complaints and bring finality to the conflict. He suggested …
(2024-12-23). Hamas rejects the Palestinian Authority's partition rhetoric in the West Bank, warns against its effects on the national and social fabric. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-23). China slams Philippines' decision to acquire US Typhon missile system. aljazeera.com China slams move, warning that Philippines risks 'arms race' amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.
(2024-12-23). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,033. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-23). Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip. aljazeera.com Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.
(2024-12-23). Political Economy Contradictions as We Lurch Into 2025. counterpunch.org 
The Republicans (GOP), traditionally the U.S.'s anti-tax party, now promise to use tariffs to wage trade wars, to massively deport immigrants, and to stop drug traffic. But tariffs are simply the name of one kind of tax (on imported goods and services). So the GOP becomes both anti-tax and pro-tax. Likewise, the traditional party of minimal government, today's GOP now favors massive subsidies to industries that big government will select as well as economic sanctions and bans on enterprises and whole countries that big government will select. Beyond the right-wing ideology and financial self-serving, Trump reflec…
(2024-12-23). Looking Backward, Autobiographically. counterpunch.org It's reached that time again, a time to look forward but also, for an old geezer like me, to look backward. Being 96 for a while yet (until March), I can permit myself some retrospection (while noting that those two digits, if only reversed and embodied, might well have been greatly preferable. Wot-the-hell, while I can
(2024-12-23). Bethlehem plans another sombre Christmas amid ongoing Gaza war. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Gaza deal 'closer than ever', say Palestinian groups from Cairo. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Poland Unable to Keep Helping Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Even Kiev's closest allies seem to be getting tired of the war. In a recent statement, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski stated that his country has reached the limit of its assistance to Ukraine and is no longer able …
(2024-12-23). Trump's threats to annex Canada are part of his Monroeist plans. infobrics.org Trump's war with part of the so-called Deep State might largely determine the degree of success that any of Trump's "grandiose" plans will have. The truth is the military industry would not be content with being "just" a continental hegemon, and Washington simply cannot afford to lose positions in places like the Middle East and elsewhere.
(2024-12-23). Rallies in Paris, Berlin and Cologne show growing opposition to the war in Ukraine. wsws.org It is necessary to focus this opposition on the working class and to arm it with an international socialist perspective, independent of the imperialist powers of NATO as well as the capitalist regimes in Ukraine and Russia.
(2024-12-23). Moana Maniapoto on the sound of the 80s to world-class journalism. asiapacificreport.nz By Emma Andrews, Henare te Ua MƒÅori journalism intern at RNZ News From being the headline to creating them, Moana Maniapoto has walked a rather rocky road of swinging between both sides of the media. Known for her award-winning current affairs show Te Ao with Moana on Whakaata MƒÅori, and the 1990s cover of Black…
(2024-12-23). Three-quarters of the world's land is drying out, 'redefining life on Earth'. grist.org 
As Earth grows warmer, its ground is becoming drier and saltier, with profound consequences for the planet's 8 billion inhabitants — nearly a third of whom already live in places where water is increasingly scarce and the ability to raise crops and livestock is increasingly difficult. | Climate change is accelerating this trend. New research has found global warming has made 77 percent of the Earth's land drier over the past three decades while rapidly increasing the proportion of excessively salty soils. | Drylands, or arid areas where water is hard to come by, now make up more than 40 percent of the pl…
(2024-12-23). Food banks at Christmas: 'They're thinking about having enough food, not celebrating'. leftfootforward.org A food bank manager and research and policy director at Trussell Trust speak to Left Foot Forward about food bank use at Christmas.
(2024-12-23). Fran Heathcote: proposed 2.8% civil service pay rise 'not anywhere near enough'. leftfootforward.org Left Foot Forward spoke to PCS and the FDA about the government's recommended 2.8% pay rise for civil servants.
(2024-12-23). S Korean president Yoon 'planned to assassinate opposition leader, provoke war with N Korea'. skwawkbox.org 
Special forces were to dress in rival power's uniforms to kill party leaders, according to local broadcaster Right-wing South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol's attempt to declare martial law, part of a growing global move by right-wing leaders to suppress opposition and bypass laws and constitutions to seize or consolidate power, failed rapidly and spectacularly …
(2024-12-23). Pakistan, Bangladesh Relation and Memories of 1971 War. ummid.com After decades of hiatus, Bangladesh and Pakistan have made a major step toward a new era of regional cooperation in South Asia, riddled with suspicion, distrust, disrespect, and lack of neighbourliness among the eight countries.
(2024-12-23). Algeria campaigns against Morocco for African Union deputy chair. newarab.com 
With February's AU summit is fast approaching, Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune deployed a trio of high-ranking ministers on a diplomatic to…
(2024-12-23). Iran does 'not have or need regional proxy forces': Khamenei. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Women-only flight lands in Iranian holy city for first time. newarab.com 
An The Aseman Airlines flight by Shahrzad Shams – one of Dubbed the "Iran Banoo" (Iran Lady) flight, the plane touched down at Hasheminejad Internatio…
(2024-12-23). Pakistan military courts convict 25 of pro-Khan unrest. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). Saudi warned Germany for years about Magdeburg attack suspect. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia says it repeatedly warned Germany about Saudi officials first reportedly warned Germany in 2007, citing concerns about the suspect's radical views, including islamophobia, according to CNN. | Saudi security officials told German media they had warned the Berlin authoriti…
(2024-12-23). Shab-e Yalda sees growing recognition across US. newarab.com 
Shab-e Yalda, the Two years ago, UNESCO added it to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, and the US State Department has recently begun issuing annual statements for Shab-e Yalda. | "As Iranians around the world gather…
(2024-12-23). Review of the Year: Part 1. newarab.com 
(2024-12-23). The Never-ending Legacy of the War on Terror. fpif.org
(2024-12-23). On the Eve of its Reopening as a Regional STEAM School Central Technical High School Alumni Held a Reunion. urbancny.com 
The alumni of Central Technical High School, aka Central Tech, held a reunion open to all graduates. Central Technical High School, aka Central Tech, is found on South Warren Street and E. Adams Street, built in 1900. At that time, it stood for the latest in educational building design. Classes were first held in the school in 1903. When the school closed in 1975 it left a proud tradition of graduates nostalgic about the past, the lost neighborhood, and shared experiences. Central Technical has a long history and over 70 years of memories for its alumni. In September, On the eve of its resurrection as a Regional…
Lee Mordechai says Israel's war has been "enabled and facilitated by massive media efforts to shape discourse" in the West.