(2024-12-12). Orban Says Zelensky Rejected Proposal for a Christmas Truce. news.antiwar.com Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Wednesday that he had proposed the idea of Ukraine and Russia establishing a Christmas truce, but it was rejected by Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelensky. "At the end of the Hungarian EU Presidency, we made new efforts for peace. We proposed a Christmas ceasefire and a large-scale prisoner exchange," Orban …
(2024-12-12). During recent stakeholder meetings, Canada Pension Plan ignores its $16 billion investment in war crimes and potential genocide. justpeaceadvocates.ca
(2024-12-12). Mali: Atrocities by the Army and Wagner Group. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video posted on social media on November 9, 2024 that Human Rights Watch analyzed and geolocated to the village of Allaye-Kokolo, located on the National Road 15 between Mopti and Bandiagara. The video shows armed men, some on motorbikes, on the road while buildings are burning around. A men can be heard speaking in Fulfulde, saying "God is great, Allaye-Kokolo is burning." | Mali's armed forces, supported by the Russia-backed Wagner Group, and Islamist armed groups have committed serious abuses against civilians since the UN peacekeeping mission withdrew a year ago.Mali…
(2024-12-12). Lebanese army deploys in Khiam border town after Israeli pullout. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have reportedly begun pulling out of Local media reports said Israeli soldiers began withdrawing from the border town of Khiam, which saw weeks of heavy fighting during the war. | A team from the UN peacekeeping force The st…
(2024-12-12). Peace in Ukraine Needs Christmas Ceasefire and Nuclear Neutrality, Quakers Suggest. pressenza.com
(2024-12-12). Give The Gift Of Peace This Holiday! Free Simon Trinidad! popularresistance.org Known popularly as Simon Trinidad, he is a Colombian revolutionary and political prisoner of the U.S. held in the Supermax Prison in Florence, Colorado. The U.S. government extradited, held four trials, and now imprisons Trinidad under his birth name of Juvenal Ovidio Ricardo Palmera Pineda (BPO No. 27896-016). Simon Trinidad was a leader and peace negotiator for the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People's Army (FARC-EP). Prior to that, he spent his life organizing people for progressive causes and social change, including with the Patriotic Union (UP) political party.
(2024-12-12). The youth appeared from the mountain path. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, said: One day we were sitting with Allah's Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, when a youth appeared before us from the mountain path. When we saw him, we said, "If only …
(2024-12-12). Pope meets Palestinian leader Abbas at the Vatican. newarab.com 
The pair, who have previously met several times, discussed peace efforts during a private half-hour audience according to the Vatican, which released images of them smiling together. | Abbas then me…
(2024-12-12). MUSEVENI: Long live the eyokyeero of the Court Martial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has written a missive in support of the trial of civilians in military courts. He argued that Court Martials have brought peace to the country by taking quick action against criminals, especially in the Karamoja region. The president has meanwhile directed Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence …
(2024-12-12). Peace for Ukraine. indybay.org Suddenly everyone is talking about a ceasefire. First President Selenskyj, who told Sky News that a ceasefire was possible if the non-Russian-occupied part of Ukraine were placed under NATO protection. | Then former NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg brought up a ceasefire and "temporary territorial cessions" by Ukraine.
(2024-12-12). Venezuela: Reveal Whereabouts of Disappeared Woman. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of detainees outside the Tocuyito jail to protest against the arrests of those demonstrating against the announced presidential election results, Pocaterra, Venezuela, August 26, 2024. | © 2024 Jacinto Oliveros/AP Photo…
(2024-12-12). With Trump's Re-Election, A Venezuela Invasion Could Be In The Cards. popularresistance.org The re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States has many in Venezuela extremely concerned. From assassinations, terror campaigns, sanctions and coups, the first Trump administration tried everything short of a full-scale invasion of the country. With a cabinet full of hawks, MintPress assesses the potential for a future U.S. intervention in Venezuela. | According to insiders such as Defense Secretary Mark Esper and National Security Advisor John Bolton, Trump was one of the loudest voices in the White House pushing for military intervention in the Caribbean nation. The president said that i…
(2024-12-12). US Military Meddles in Venezuela-Guyana Dispute, on Behalf of Imperialism. counterpunch.org 
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned recently that "the Southern Command is provoking our region …[as it] tries to set up U.S. military bases in our Essequibo Guyana." Venezuelan diplomat José Silva Aponte earlier had observed that, "the United States is intent upon both countries arriving at confrontation." Dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essequibo
(2024-12-12). With Trump's Re-Election, A Venezuela Invasion Could Be on the Cards. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-12). Ukraine Parliament Adopts Bill on Legal Status of CRSV Survivors. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Artwork by the Ukrainian artist Julia Tveritina to raise awareness for the victims of sexual violence, at an art center in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 19, 2024. | © 2024 Derek Gatopoulos/AP Photo…
(2024-12-12). Worldwide, Policies Leave Health Care Inaccessible for Too Many. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Hospital Clinic de Barcelona, Spain, January 26, 2024. | © 2024 David Zorrakino/Europa Press via Getty Images | Twelve years ago, on December 12, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a resolution calling on all countries to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), while also establishing a day to reflect on our collective progress towards this goal. But this year's International Health Coverage Day comes amid global failures to dedicate adequate public resources to health care, undermining the right to health for people around the world.UHC, a framework developed by the…
Assad's Fall & al-Qaeda's Comeback w/ Mohammed Marandi & Kevork Almassian
MintPress director Mnar Adley hosts a discussion with two special guests to al-Qaeda's rise in Syria with Tehran University professor Dr. Mohammed Marandi and Syrian journalist from Aleppo Kevork Almassian . What does the rise of Al-Qaeda mean for Syria, liberation of Palestine, the axis of resistance and the region moving forward.
(2024-12-12). 10 Good News Stories for Kids in 2024. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Children at the Khone Phapheng Falls, Laos, December 3, 2019. | © 2019 Sergi Reboredo/VWPics via AP Photo | At the end of each year, Human Rights Watch likes to take stock of human rights progress for children around the globe. From strengthening children's access to education to better protecting kids during wartime, here are some of our favorite examples from 2024.Tajikistan and Laos banned all corporal punishment of children, joining 65 other countries with such bans. Five countries—Burundi, the Czech Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, and Uganda—pledged to enact legi…
(2024-12-12). New Zealand and Australia to build integrated military force against China. wsws.org Australia and New Zealand ministers agreed to uphold the 1951 ANZUS Treaty, which would automatically involve both countries in a US war against China.
(2024-12-12). Elizabeth Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act: A push for corporate accountability and worker rights. nationofchange.org Senator Elizabeth Warren introduced the Accountable Capitalism Act this week, aiming to shift corporate priorities from shareholder profits to equitable treatment of workers and other stakeholders.
(2024-12-12). Pro-Turkey militants capture Damascus and spread terror in Syria. infobrics.org Syria appears to be heading towards political and territorial fragmentation.
(2024-12-12). CHAN 2025: CAF gives Kenya hope of retaining hosting rights. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | CAF Host Country Manager Kabelo Bosilong has assured Kenyans that their co-hosting rights for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 remain intact despite concerns over stadium readiness. Speculation emerged earlier this week, suggesting that CAF might revoke Kenya's hosting rights and award them to Rwanda. This followed an inspection of …
(2024-12-12). Forum highlights inspiring legacy of the Flying Tigers. ecns.cn Amid a tumultuous global landscape 82 years ago, members of a courageous World War II military alliance soared over the "Roof of the World" to beat the odds.
(2024-12-12). In Gaza, 96% of children feel imminent death, around half wish to die: Study. presstv.ir Study reveals the pervasive fear of death that the Israeli regime's 14-month-long war of genocide on the Gaza Strip has struck into the hearts of the coastal sliver's children.
(2024-12-12). UN General Assembly calls for 'unconditional' Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
The resolution – adopted by a vote of 158-9, with 13 abstentions – urges "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire," and "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages" – wording similar to a text…
(2024-12-12). Ireland asks ICJ to broaden definition of genocide amid Gaza war. newarab.com 
As Ireland plans to formally join South Africa's Speaking after Wednesday's cabinet meeting,
(2024-12-12). 'We charge you with Genocide': Sisi faces Oslo protest over Gaza. newarab.com 
Dozens of activists protested in Oslo this week during Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi's visit, condemning his alleged complicity in The protesters, who gathered on Monday outside the Norwegian parliament, demanded immediate action from the Egyptian president, who was on an
(2024-12-12). Activist Ayat Mneina on the past, present and future of Libya. newarab.com 
Ayat Mneina has always campaigned for human rights. | Her first protest was against the "It's really hard not to be aware and alert about what happens around the world, especially to people who look like us and move around in the world looking li…
(2024-12-12). FIFA to confirm Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts. newarab.com 
The awarding of hosting rights for both tournaments will go to a vote during a FIFA Congress to be held virtually, but there is no doubt about the outcomes with neither bid having a rival. | As for 2034, FIFA…
(2024-12-12). Netanyahu aide on trial in new case troubling Israeli PM. newarab.com 
As the corruption trial of Eli Feldstein, a former adviser to Netanyahu, is accused in the case of leaking a classified document related to captive negotiations in Gaza to shift critical media coverage of the Israeli leader. | The case, critics say, highlights d…
(2024-12-12). Saudi Arabia's rights record under fire after World Cup bid win. newarab.com 
Rights organisations strongly criticised Hosting the global showpiece tournament is the pinnacle of Saudi Arabia's massive push into sports and entertainment over recent years as it seeks to improve its "FIF…
(2024-12-12). 'Dangerous' — Hezbollah Condemns Israel's Aggression on Syria, Arab Silence. defenddemocracy.press Reiterating its long-standing warnings about Israeli ambitions in the region, Hezbollah highlighted its Resistance efforts to counter the occupation's goals. Dec 11, 2024 The Lebanese movement Hezbollah issued a statement on Tuesday strongly condemning recent Israeli actions in Syria, describing them as "dangerous" and severely condemning Israel's aggression. The group called on the United Nations …
(2024-12-12). Chilling warnings for Syria: when foreign interventions go bad. onlineopinion.com.au The reports through Western presses read rather familiarly. Joyful residents taking selfies on abandoned, sullen tanks. Armed men ebullient and shooting into the sky with adventurist stupidity.
(2024-12-12). This digital museum is exposing the Islamic State group's crimes. newarab.com 
In 2013, the The group imposed its extremist ideology on the region, using violence and intimidation to enforce its rule. Those who opposed them faced severe consequences, including imprisonment and public beheadings. | While ISIS was indeed
(2024-12-12). Regulators Warn Crypto Could Cause Another Financial Crisis. levernews.com
(2024-12-12). Time magazine slammed for choosing Netanyahu and Trump as 'Person of the Year' finalists. leftfootforward.org Time has included Netanyahu, despite him having been issued with an arrest warrant for committing crimes against humanity in Gaza…
(2024-12-12). Joe Biden: A Resumé of War Crimes. counterpunch.org 
(2024-12-12). Israel's top court gives Netanyahu 60 days to convene cabinet discussion on official October 7 inquiry. haaretz.com Attorney representing Netanyahu said the prime minister is unwilling to discuss such a commission until the war is over. Meanwhile, the Knesset also rejected a proposal to hold a special session to discuss the establishment of a state commission of inquiry…
(2024-12-12). Two thirds of voters agree with capping political donations, new polling reveals. leftfootforward.org A new survey commissioned by Unlock Democracy has found that two thirds of voters favour limiting the amount of money individuals can donate to political parties. | The survey, carried out by Opinium, found that 66% of the 2,050 respondents believe there should be a cap on donations to political parties and politicians, while only 15% said they oppose limiting donations. | The pressure group's research also revealed that there is cross-party support for capping donations, with Labour, the Lib Dems, Greens, Conservatives and Reform all backing this policy. | A YouGov poll conducted in September 2024 found that…
(2024-12-12). A cancelled Yahya Sinwar vigil, and the Canadian mayor with a backbone. mronline.org 
On October 17, 2024, then-Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was murdered by Israel in Gaza.
(2024-12-12). "We'll Rise, Thanks to Your Blood" english.almanar.com.lb A driver holds up portraits of martyred Hezbollah leaders, Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Head of Executive Council Sayyed Hashem Safeiddine, near the rubble of destroyed residential area in Beirut's southern suburb, Dahiyeh. The image holds a clear message of Lebanese people and resistance's resilience after more than two months of brutal Israeli war …
(2024-12-12). 54 journalists killed in 2024, a third by Israel: media group. newarab.com 
(2024-12-12). Israel kills 35 in Gaza as Hamas 'concedes' on some demands. newarab.com 
According to the WSJ report, one of the concessions was Hamas telling mediators that they would agree to a deal that would allow Israeli forces to remain in some areas of Gaza te…
(2024-12-12). Israeli drone kills last orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza. newarab.com 
An The Palestinian ministry of health confirmed that the quadcopter targeted Joda, instantly killing him. | Joda is believed to have been the only orthopaedic surgeon in north Gaza, which has been under si…
(2024-12-12). Israel's 'Hamas in hospitals' claims 'grossly exaggerated': ICC. newarab.com 
Speaking at an event last week, Andrew Cayley questioned the credibility of Israeli…
(2024-12-12). Selected Articles: The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon, The Danger of Nuclear War. globalresearch.ca 
By In the latest, most significant development, NATO-produced and guided weapons were fired from Ukraine to attack …
(2024-12-12). Outgoing Biden Administration Approves Oil And Gas Lease In Alaska. popularresistance.org The approval of plans for an oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by the outgoing Biden administration on Monday will keep the door open for drilling in the pristine wildlands. | The sale, to be held on January 9, will include a smaller portion of the total land that was made available for bidding about four years ago during the Trump administration, reported The Associated Press. | "Drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is all risk with no reward," said attorney for Earthjustice Erik Grafe, who has been a leader in litigation to protect the wildlife refuge, in a pr…
(2024-12-12). Wage Stagnation: The Real Threat To Social Security. popularresistance.org No matter what they say about the U.S. economy, finding a job to support yourself is tough when you are starting out. Finding rewarding and meaningful work is an even greater challenge for most. | If you are that lucky, you're preoccupied with paying off student loans and having enough money to travel or afford your own home. Thinking about a secure future after a lifetime of work might not be your greatest concern. | But listen up! In mid-November, the New York Times reported that the Social Security fund that pays retiree benefits is projected to be depleted by 2033.
(2024-12-12). Body of Lebanese child found under rubble after two months>. newarab.com 
The body of a five-year old boy from the town of At the time, the Lebanese ministry of health reported that at least three were dead and nine wounded in a provisional report. | However, Lebanese rescue teams recovered the body of the child, who has been identified as Amir Hussein, on Monday evening. | Accordi…
(2024-12-12). West Bank: PA forces clash with Palestinian fighters, one killed. newarab.com 
Tensions erupted during the funeral of a Palestinian man killed in clashes between Palestinian armed resistance fighters and The
(2024-12-12). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,022. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,022nd day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-12). Morocco sentences BDS activist to one year in jail. newarab.com 
A court in Morocco has On Tuesday, the…
(2024-12-12). Europeans tell UN ready to 'snap back' Iran sanctions if needed. newarab.com 
Britain, France and Germany have told the They will lose the ability to take such action on October 18 next year when a 2015 UN resolution expires. | The resolution enshrines Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China that lifted sanctions on Tehran in exchange for restrictions on it…
(2024-12-12). How US-led trade war and sanctions on China undermine Neo-Nazi junta forces. infobrics.org The news about China's retaliatory measures certainly comes as an unpleasant surprise for NATO's favorite Neo-Nazi puppets. They'll now have to find other ways to acquire components for their asymmetric drone strategy, although it's virtually a given that their ability to launch saturation attacks on Russian positions will be greatly diminished, as it's quite clear that nobody on the planet can match China's production volumes.
(2024-12-12). Why America Loses Wars. smoothiex12.blogspot.com Because when you have such a level of arrogance (look at this guy's ribbons, LOL))) and ignorance from your top brass (iPhone 14, really, the one which is made in China) ⚪ what do you expect. This guy wouldn't be allowed to run a ____ing company in Russian Army. At first I thought he was joking, but no ⚪ he really believes this shit. At least he didn't promise to take on Russian Army. The US military culture is simple ⚪ it is self-aggrandizing and trash talk.
(2024-12-12). Expert warns of personal data leak from iris photography. ecns.cn Iris photography, a rising trend among young people in China, may expose individuals to the risk of personal information leaks and exploitation for illegal purposes, experts warned.
(2024-12-12). Viral fox feeding video prompts safety warning. ecns.cn A viral video showing a tourist feeding a wild fox in southwestern China has prompted warnings from experts about the ecological and safety risks of such behavior.
(2024-12-12). Resisting Buekele's Iron Fist. counterpunch.org 
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele had a huge (though controversial) electoral victory in February 2024. But a small, stubborn legal movement is challenging his popular, indiscriminate war against gangs. Even as the reduction of gang violence brings relief to many Salvadorans, many low-income people see their law-abiding neighbors being swept up arbitrarily in Bukele's war. Understandably,
(2024-12-12). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-12). Dr Keddi Zuluba is a local hero among global giants. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Steven Eric Keddi Zuluba, a Ugandan philanthropist dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting community well-being, has been nominated for the prestigious World Humanitarian Icon Award. This nomination places Dr. Zuluba among global luminaries such as Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, underscoring …
(2024-12-12). Trump declares war on BRICS de-dollarization. infobrics.org But he cannot stop the global trend of using national currencies.
(2024-12-12). Tony McKenna: "Has Political Correctness Gone Mad? The Anatomy of a Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory" — Book Review. mronline.org 
We are all familiar with the charge that some policy or decision is a case of 'political correctness gone mad', part of the rhetoric of the 'culture wars', but we may not have thought a great deal more about it.
(2024-12-12). It's time for the U.S. to bid farewell to NATO. strategic-culture.su NATO, formed in 1949 amidst Cold War tensions, has long relied on US military strength. With Russia's diminished power and Europe's increased economic capacity, it's time for the US to withdraw from NATO. This move would alleviate the burden on American taxpayers, push Europe towards a greater and more healthy sense of self-reliance, and enhance global security through strategic unpredictability.
(2024-12-12). UK Government 'Commits' to Forcing Cattle to Consume Anti-Flatulence Feed Additive. wattsupwiththat.com As a reminder, Bovaer and other anti-flatulence additives being use on cattle are not only adding to the cost of meat and dairy products, but are also irrelevant to "global warming". It's being used in 55 countries around the world, including the US.
(2024-12-12). Jay-Z Denies Rape Allegation Of 13 Year Old With Diddy In 2000: My Wife And I Have To Sit Our Children Down. moguldom.com Music mogul and billionaire entrepreneur Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has vehemently denied allegations in a civil lawsuit that accuse him and Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl during an afterparty following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. The claims was filed in federal court by an unnamed plaintiff identified as …
(2024-12-12). Majority of Britons say the UK should be trading MORE with the EU — more than any other trading partner. leftfootforward.org Following Trump's win, just 34% believed that the UK should be trading more with the U.S., with 15% believing we should be trading less.
(2024-12-12). Thames Water boosts executive bonuses despite rise in pollution and sewage spills. leftfootforward.org Thames Water plans to double bonuses for its executive staff despite a 40% increase in pollution incidents and spills during the first half of the year to 30 September. | In the first half of this financial year, the struggling firm has set aside £1.85 million in bonuses for executive staff members, compared to £888,000 in the same period last year, marking a 108% increase. | Meanwhile, the number of pollution incidents is up from 257 last year, to 359 between March and the end of September this year. | Thames Water's chief executive, Chris Weston said: "After record rainfall and groundwater level…
(2024-12-12). All Risk With No Reward: Outgoing Biden Admin Approves Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Alaska's Pristine Arctic Wildlife Refuge. pressenza.com The approval of plans for an oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by the outgoing Biden administration on Monday will keep the door open for drilling in the pristine wildlands. By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The sale, to be held on January 9, will…
(2024-12-12). The AU urges swift implementation of Somalia-Ethiopia deal. newarab.com 
The The two countries have been at loggerheads since landlocked Ethiopia struck a deal in…
(2024-12-12). Afghan refugees minister killed by suicide blast blamed on IS. newarab.com 
(2024-12-12). Ethiopia, Somalia reach deal ending feud in Turkey-hosted talks. newarab.com 
(2024-12-12). Morocco moves to abolish death penalty. newarab.com 
For the first time, On 9 December, Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi informed the Moroccan Parliament of t…
(2024-12-12). Liz Truss uses new documentary to explain how 'the blob' caused her downfall as PM. leftfootforward.org Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has used a new documentary to explain how she was booted out of office because of the 'blob', still blaming everyone else for her disastrous premiership. | Truss was booted out of office after just 49 days, after her disastrous mini-budget, which included £45bn of unfunded tax cuts, caused financial turmoil and the pound collapsing. | Rather than take responsibility for her decisions, since leaving office the former Tory leader has sought to blame the 'deep state' for undermining her while she was in office. | Unable to find much support for her ideas in the UK, she has be…
(2024-12-12). The High Price of Pretty Feet: Addressing the Plight of Nail Salon Workers. counterpunch.org 
Nail salons are often hailed by labor economists as an immigrant success story. Well over half of the 200,000 salons nationwide — up from just 50,000 in 2010 — are owned and operated by Vietnamese women. But there's a huge downside: the industry is rife with health and safety violations. Not only are American consumers — mostly women,
(2024-12-12). UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts resolution urging end to Israel's genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts a resolution calling for a long-overdue end to the Israeli regime's October 2023-present war of genocide on Gaza.
(2024-12-12). The fall of the Assad government in Syria. peoplesdispatch.org The surprise victory of HTS had been predicted in November by Iranian officials, who informed Assad about the weakness of the state's defenses because of the sustained Israeli attacks on Syrian army positions, of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and of the war in Ukraine.
(2024-12-12). Wash Post: 'How Elon Musk backed away from his climate crusade' — 'Once one of America's outspoken voices on the threat of climate change, Musk now argues these existential risks have been overstated'. wattsupwiththat.com But the paragraph about global warming is no longer required in Tesla's power point decks and climate change has plummeted on Musk's list of priorities: In an August live stream on X, he told Trump 'we don't need to rush' to solve the climate crisis."
(2024-12-12). India: Farmers Intensify Mobilization Despite Government Crackdown. popularresistance.org Scores of women held candlelight vigils in support of over a hundred farmer leaders arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police in India on Tuesday, December 10. The protesting women warned authorities against intimidating the families of the farmers and demanded the immediate release of all those detained. | The vigils took place in villages near New Delhi, where farmers have been agitating for months. Their demands include proper compensation for land acquired for the development of large townships, the return of 10% of developed lands to those affected, and adequate rehabilitation for families who have lost their onl…
(2024-12-12). CBT only and more — UGC makes major changes in CUET 2025. ummid.com The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) from 2025 onwards will be held only in online mode i.e. will be a computer based test (CBT), the UGC Chairman said Tuesday December 10, 2024.
(2024-12-11). Report: Ukraine Sent Drones and Drone Operators to HTS Before Offensive That Ousted Assad. news.antiwar.com
(2024-12-11). Report: US Gave Kurds an Ultimatum To Withdraw from Manbij in North Syria. news.antiwar.com The US had to give the Kurdish-led SDF an ultimatum to withdraw from the northern Syrian city of Manbij and cede it to the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA), Al-Monitor reported on Wednesday. According to the report, the US brokered a ceasefire deal between the SDF and the SNA that involved the Kurds withdrawing to …
(2024-12-11). House Passes Massive $895 Billion National Defense Authorization Act. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, the House passed the mammoth $895 billion 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual military spending bill that includes funding for the Pentagon and some military-related funding for other government agencies. The bill passed in a vote of 281-140, with 124 Democrats voting against a provision banning the coverage of certain transgender-related …
(2024-12-11). Israeli Strikes on the Gaza Strip Kill at Least 29 More Palestinians. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks on northern and central Gaza killed at least 29 Palestinians on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources in the Strip. Gaza's Health Ministry said in its daily update, which it puts out about mid-day Gaza time, that at least 19 were killed and 69 were wounded over the previous 24-hour period. The …
(2024-12-11). Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 5 in Southern Lebanon as Ceasefire Violations Continue. news.antiwar.com
(2024-12-11). Bronx Anti-War Coalition hosts Mutual Aid Day. workers.org 
The Bronx Anti-War Coalition hosted a successful Mutual Aid Day in St. Mary's Park, located in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, in New York City, on Nov. 24. The event provided free clothes, hot food, toiletries, diapers and other essential items to the community while offering radical political . . . |
(2024-12-11). With "Friends" Like this Peace Movement Doesn't Need Enemies. dissidentvoice.org Why did Steven Staples join Pierre Poilievre, Justin Trudeau and other genocide promoters in smearing an anti-NATO demonstration as "antisemitic"? On Saturday the Council of Canadians Treasurer and board member sent his PeaceQuest list an error filled, anti-Palestinian, power-serving 'questionnaire'. As Israel's holocaust in Gaza enters its fourteenth month, Staples published "4 ways to 'shake …
(2024-12-11). The Grave Dangers of Promoting Pre-Islamic Roots. muslimskeptic.com It has been narrated from 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet Muhammad (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said: "Do not enter the [ruined] dwelling places of those who committed evil against themselves except that you are weeping, [for fear] that you be afflicted with similar to …
(2024-12-11). Venezuela and Russia sign cooperation agreements. tvbrics.com 
Among them are documents in key areas such as technology, hydrocarbons, energy, aviation and information technology…
(2024-12-11). Interview with Luisa Sequera on Venezuela's water sowers and the First Ecosocialist International. afgj.org By William Camacaro (National Co-Coordinator) Water is a natural resource of the utmost importance for life in all its forms. Human settlements, on any continent, were born around rivers, lakes, lagoons, springs and a variety of bodies of water existing in the world, since it is an essential element for basic subsistence. Water is necessary…
(2024-12-11). Cuban historian gets 2024 Social and Humanistic Sciences Award. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The 2024 National Prize for Social and Humanistic Sciences was awarded today here to Cuban historian Mildred de la Torre, in recognition of her outstanding career as a researcher and teacher.
(2024-12-11). ALADI: Social inclusion remains greatest challenge for Latin America. plenglish.com Montevideo, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The greatest challenge for Latin America today is to achieved social inclusion in a region affected by the greatest inequality, warned on Wednesday the secretary general of the Latin American Integration Association (ALADI), Sergio Abreu.
(2024-12-11). Mexican Senate passes constitutional reform banning fentanyl. plenglish.com Mexico City, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Senate approved today the constitutional status of the ban on vaping and illicit fentanyl, and forwarded the reform to federal congresses for a legislative follow-up.
(2024-12-11). Rate Inflation in New England (perils of political electricity). wattsupwiththat.com The Orr, Rolling, and Lewis study documents the staggering costs for New England residents' decarbonization plans. This joins a two-year study by ISO-NE estimating the need for 97 GW of renewable power with projected blackouts calling for overbuilding capacity. Is the public aware of the cost tsunami heading their way courtesy of state decarbonization plans?>
(2024-12-11). Electrify Africa launches electric mobility solutions in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electrify Africa, a leading innovator in electric mobility solutions, officially launched in Kampala today, as they started what experts see as a revolutionary step toward transforming Uganda's electric mobility landscape. "From empowering individuals to own EV chargers to creating a seamless ecosystem for electric vehicles, Electrify Africa is here to …