(2024-12-25). India to test satellite docking technology. plenglish.com The launch vehicle will guide them to a circular orbit of 470 kilometers. After docking operations between the two satellites, they are expected to separate at a distance of about 10 to 20 km between them, the space agency said. | According to ISRO, Spadex is a mission to demonstrate cost-effective technology that enables docking actions in space using two small spacecraft. | It means it is essential to India's space ambitions, such as previous lunar missions, the return of samples from Earth's natural satellite, and the construction and operation of the space station. | Spadex consists of two satellites designe…
(2024-12-25). Greenland Hits Back As Trump Reveals Next Target After Panama Canal; Son Eric Drops 'Shopping List'. hindustantimes.com Days after Donald Trump's renewed wish for U.S. to own Greenland, Denmark has announced an increase in military spending for the gigantic island. Greenland is a semi-autonomous region with its foreign and military policy under the Danish government. Meanwhile, according to the President-Elect, it is a necessity for the U.S. to own the world's biggest island "for purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the world". Trump did not elaborate on his statement. Watch the video to know more.
(2024-12-25). 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.
(2024-12-25). Palestinian fighters blow up Israeli military vehicle in West Bank clashes. aljazeera.com Hamas' armed wing, Al Qassam Brigades released video of an Israeli military vehicle being attacked as clashes continue.
(2024-12-25). One child is killed every hour in Gaza, UNRWA chief says. newarab.com 
One child is killed every hour in In a post on social media platform X, Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the organisation, said there is "no place left for children" in Gaza, adding that since the launch of Israel's war on the enclave, 14,500 children have been killed. | "One child gets killed every hour. These are not numbers. Th…
(2024-12-25). 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…
(2024-12-25). The deadly health crisis of Europe's Canarian migration route. newarab.com 
A handful of women on the streets of Las Palmas, a city in Spain's Canary Islands, walk fast with their children, running around them, looking for precious goods left behind in large garbage containers, clothes, and toys for the children. | Aissata, a 22-year-old mother from Guinea, lost sight of her friends while caring for her 3-year-old daughter near a busy road. "I don't know the way," she says, panicked by the situation. Just one week ago, Aissata arrived with her daughter in the Spanish Archipelago off the northwest African coast, fleeing a violent marriage. | For Aissata, the danger of staying in Guinea…
(2024-12-25). London wall illuminates Covid's enduring pain at Christmas. newarab.com 
UK families of some As the fifth anniversary of the global pandemic approaches, emotions still run raw across the UK amid lingering accusations that the then government responded too slowly to the crisis. | Thousands of hearts have been
(2024-12-25). War-torn Sudan faces 'widening' famine crisis: UN-backed report. newarab.com 
(2024-12-25). Israeli army presence led to killing of 6 Gaza captives: probe. newarab.com 
The Israeli army said on Tuesday it had concluded that military operations in southern Gaza In late August, after troops found the six captives' bodies in an underground shaft in Rafah, the military said they were killed just before soldiers reached them. | Netanyahu claimed at the time that the six – Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi,
(2024-12-25). Iran cyberspace council votes to lift ban on WhatsApp. newarab.com 
Iran's top council responsible for "The ban on WhatsApp and Google Play was removed by unanimous vote of the members of the Supreme Council of Cyberspace," the official IRNA news agency said. | The council is headed by the preside…
(2024-12-25). Video: Israeli occupation forces round up Palestinian men on Christmas morning. skwawkbox.org No rest for the oppressed people of Gaza Israeli occupation forces have stormed the Al-Amari refugee camp in Al-Bireh, Gaza, to conduct a mass arrest campaign of Palestinian young men and youths, seizing vehicles and detaining a Palestinian TV cameraman before taking them away bound and blindfolded at gunpoint: The fate of the arbitrarily detained …
(2024-12-25). Hamas, Israel trade blame over Gaza truce deal delay. newarab.com 
Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in Indirect talks between the two warring parties, On Wedn…
(2024-12-25). Iran complains to UNSC after Israel admits killing Haniyeh. newarab.com 
(2024-12-25). Israel kills 13 in Gaza, attacks Kamal Adwan hospital. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Wafa news agency said that 10 of those killed in the attacks were in southern Khan Younis, while the others were killed in the Nuseirat…
(2024-12-25). Israel uses 'archaeology' to justify 50 Nablus home demolitions. newarab.com 
Around 50 families in The demolition orders were issued last week and gave homeowners 14 days to object, after which their homes could face immediate demolition. | While usually
(2024-12-25). Israeli army forces patients out of north Gaza hospital, medics say. newarab.com 
Israeli troops forced The Indonesian Hospital is one of the Gaza Strip's few still partially functioning hospitals, on its northern edge, an area that has been under intense Israeli military siege for nearly…
(2024-12-25). Palestinian officials: Israeli forces killed 8 in West Bank raid. newarab.com 
The Palestinian health ministry reported that an It was unclear which of the killed Palestinians the Israeli statement was referring to. | The Ramallah-based ministry said seven were killed in the
(2024-12-25). Sombre Christmas for Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 27. newarab.com 
Israel continued its deadly strikes on Gaza on Christmas Day, with 27 people killed during predawn attacks, according to media reports. | In southern Khan Younis, at least 10 people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a house was bombed in the Maen area. | Israeli forces also attacked northern Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, with bullets penetrating the ICU and maternity department. | The facility is now nonoperational due to relentless strikes and explosions, turning the area into a war zone and blocking all movements in and out of the hospital. | The north now lacks proper access to healthcar…
(2024-12-25). US retaliates against allies for opposing Israel's war on Gaza. newarab.com 
With its continued staunch support for Israel's far-right government in its This month, Israel announced the
(2024-12-25). Yemen rebels claim ballistic missile attack on Israel. newarab.com 
Yemen's The missile was aimed at the "The Yemeni Armed Forces targeted a military target of the Israeli enemy in the occupied area of Yaffa (Tel Aviv) using a h…
(2024-12-25). 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…
(2024-12-25). Katz claims responsibility for first time for Haniyeh killing. newarab.com 
Israeli Defense Minister "These days, when the Houthi terro…
(2024-12-25). 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…
(2024-12-25). Gaza Christians pray for end of 'death, destruction' amid war. newarab.com 
(2024-12-25). Two-week-old Palestinian baby dies from cold in Gaza. newarab.com 
A second The infant, only two weeks old, was identified as Sila Mahmoud al-Fasih, and died in the al-Mawasi area located west of Khan Younis in the south of the enclave. | Days earlier, on Friday last week, another infant named Aisha Adnan Sufyan al-Qassas also…
(2024-12-25). Palestine, gold, and weed: What happened in the Maghreb in 2024. newarab.com 
As we look back, 2024 was a decisive year for the From the Atlas mountains to the Mediterranean's waters, here's a look back at the stories that shaped 2024 in the Re…
(2024-12-25). Catching Pegasus: Mercenary Spyware and the Liability of the NSO Group. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-25). Trump's Choice for Social Security Admin Leads to Fears of Austerity and Cuts. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-25). Gaetz-Gate: House Ethics Report on Former Florida Rep. Details Statutory Rape, Drug Use, Corruption. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-25). More Reasons for Cautious Optimism About the Demise of The Green Energy Fantasy. wattsupwiththat.com And as I look around at developments since the election, I see a number of other reasons to reinforce my cautious optimism. Maybe it's that the political environment has changed, and maybe it's that some people are starting to recognize that you can't beat the laws of physics; and maybe it's some of both. Here are examples:…
(2024-12-25). 35 feared dead as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Azerbaijani authorities said 32 people had survived the crash of the Embraer 190 near the city of Aktau, an oil and gas hub on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. | With Azerbaijan Airlines reported that 67 people were on board ⚪ 62 passengers and five crew members ⚪ it is feared that 35 may have perished in the crash. | The plane was flying from the Azerbaijani capital Baku on the western…
(2024-12-25). Five men jailed by Amsterdam court over match violence. newarab.com 
An Amsterdam District Court on Tuesday imposed sentences of up to six months against five men who were involved in The riots, which caused an international outcry and accusations of deliberate anti-Semitic and anti-Arab attacks, left five people in hospital and 20 others with minor injuries. | More than 60 suspects were detained. | The court on Tuesday sentenced one man to six mont…
(2024-12-25). Iraqi Christians hope for peace as leaders share Christmas cheer. newarab.com 
As the holiday season unfolds, Before the US…
(2024-12-25). Pope's sombre message in Christmas under shadow of war. newarab.com 
Christians across the world celebrated With the
(2024-12-25). 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…
(2024-12-25). We Must Build International Solidarity Against US-China Imperial Rivalry. truthout.org Increasingly, understanding the inter-imperialist competition between the United States and China is becoming essential to understanding the dynamics of the modern capitalist system. With the goal of broadening our understanding of the dynamics at play, Ashley Smith, along with co-authors Eli Friedman, Kevin Lin, and Rosa Liu, have published China in Global Capitalism: Building International… |
(2024-12-25). All eyes on Syria. unitedworldint.com
(2024-12-25). All eyes on Syria. uwidata.com Last week in Türkiye, as in the rest of the world, the spotlight was on Syria. The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country and sought refuge in Russia following the fall of Aleppo and Damascus with the offensive launched on November 27 by groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The Syrian Arab Republic's …
(2024-12-25). President Biden's Decision to Commute 37 Federal Death Sentences. pressenza.com In response to the announcement from the Biden administration that 37 men currently on federal death row will have their sentences commuted, Paul O'Brien, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA made the following statement: ‚ÄØ‚ÄØ "We applaud President Biden for commuting the death sentences of 37 men currently on federal death row and removing the threat of execution in their cases once and for all. The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment, and President Biden's eleventh-hour decision before leaving office to commute these death sentenc…
(2024-12-25). Syria: 35,000 registered missing in 13 years of conflict as ICRC helps families seek answers. icrc.org The following is a statement attributable to Stephan Sakalian, head of the delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Syria.
(2024-12-25). Brazil: Members of Safer Access network discuss ways to reduce impact of armed violence. icrc.org The event in Fortaleza covered operations in such fields as health, education, social work, youth and human rights.
(2024-12-25). Netanyahu calls himself Churchill. History may recall him as Milosevic. haaretz.com Israel's prime minister and his fans love to compare his wartime leadership and oratorical skills to Churchill's. But from allying with violent nationalists and suppressing 'unpatriotic' media outlets to ICC arrest warrants for war crimes, Netanyahu's trajectory resembles far more that of Slobodan Milo≈°eviƒá…
(2024-12-25). Iran Holds Israel Accountable for Terrorism after Haniyeh Assassination Confession. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran's ambassador to the United Nations said the Zionist regime's shameless confession to the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran underscores the international responsibility of Israel for its acts of terrorism and aggression.
(2024-12-25). Across The Middle East, The BDS Movement Is Thriving. popularresistance.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, where ordinary people are transforming everyday choices into acts of defiance against forces that fuel war and perpetuate conflict.
(2024-12-25). Direct chartered flight launched between China's Harbin, Bangkok. ecns.cn The first chartered flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, successfully landed at Taiping International Airport on Wednesday.
(2024-12-25). China slams U.S.' National Defense Authorization Act containing negative content related to Taiwan. ecns.cn In response to the U.S. signing into law of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which contains negative content related to Taiwan, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office.
(2024-12-25). Hubei expands China-Europe freight train service to boost trade with Kazakhstan. ecns.cn The China-Europe freight train from Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, has expanded its route to reach the northernmost region of Kazakhstan, further promoting high-level international trade.
(2024-12-25). Washington's annual defense bill slammed. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned on Tuesday an annual United States national defense authorization act that contains negative China-related provisions, and vowed to take resolute and forceful measures to safeguard China's sovereignty, security and development interests.
(2024-12-25). Harbin Airport sees 183 percent increase in passengers. ecns.cn The number of inbound and outbound passengers at the Harbin Taiping International Airport in Heilongjiang province in 2024 has exceeded 500,000, a year-on-year increase of 183 percent, according to the Harbin immigration border inspection station.
(2024-12-25). Conference hailed for emphasis on reforms. ecns.cn The meeting, which set the stage for 2025 and beyond, has drawn international attention for its emphasis on domestic consumption, sectoral reforms and sustainability.
(2024-12-25). War and international humanitarian law. icrc.org Overview…
(2024-12-25). Brazil: Darién crossing report wins ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award. icrc.org Mayara Paixà£o and Lalo de Almeida of Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sà£o Paulo have won first prize at the sixth ICRC International Humanitarian Coverage Award for their report Darién, a selva da morte (Darién, forest of death).
(2024-12-25). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-25). Geneva: ICRC reinforces financial support to National Society Investment Alliance (NSIA). icrc.org
(2024-12-25). OEWG: ICRC Statement on International Law. icrc.org Delivered by Kosuke Onishi, Legal Adviser, at the 9th Substantive Session of the Open-Ended Working Group on security of and in the use of information and communications technologies 2021-2025, New York…
(2024-12-25). Ecuador police find bodies in search for missing children. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The National Police of Ecuador found bodies in a military zone near where the four missing children were last seen more than two weeks ago in Guayaquil, a case that shocked the country today.
(2024-12-25). Consumer Alert: Tips to Help Consumers Navigate Return and Refund Policies. urbancny.com 
Shoppers Should Be Aware of Laws Protecting Consumers So They Can Make Informed Decisions in the Final Hours of the Holiday Shopping Season Secretary Mosley: "It's important for consumers to pay attention to return and refund policies so you can exchange that item you'll never use for something you love." In the final hours of the holiday shopping season, the New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies. According to the National Retail Federation, this year's holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday set re…
(2024-12-25). A Journey of Humanism: My Experience with the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-Violence. pressenza.com 
by Maruf ul Alam
| Humanist Movement, Uttara Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh | I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence for granting me the opportunity to partake in an experience so rare and transformative. This journey has left an indelible mark on my life, one that I carry with profound reverence and gratitude. | The Humanist Movement has become a vital thread in the fabric of my existence, influencing my thoughts and actions in ways words often fail to express. When I reflect on my daily life, I realize that many of my deeds embody values ‚&A…
(2024-12-25). Desde Nuestra América, Mijaín, Omara y la Argentina de Messi. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 dic (RHC) Cuba, el país latinoamericano y caribeño que más medallas ha alcanzado en la historia de los Juegos Olímpicos, con 86 preseas áureas, 70 de plata y 88 de bronce…
(2024-12-25). Mijaín, Omara y fútbol argentino ganan Encuesta Anual de Prensa Latina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 dic (RHC) El luchador Mijaín López, la velocista paralímpica Omara Durand Elías, ambos cubanos, y el equipo de fútbol de Argentina resultaron ganadores en la edición 60 de la Encuesta Deportiva Anual de Prensa Latina.
(2024-12-24). Acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal dies aged 90. aljazeera.com Benegal, a pioneer of new wave cinema in India, was celebrated for his films addressing social issues.
(2024-12-24). Australia's Konstas, 19, to make debut in fourth Test against India. aljazeera.com Sam Konstas's inclusion against India makes him the fourth-youngest Test debutant in Australian history.
(2024-12-24). As BRICS Welcomes Nigeria as Partner. infobrics.org The 16th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit took place in the city of Kazan, Russia with an enlarged compliment of countries attending as new members and observers…
(2024-12-24). The Debate on Indian Constitution. ummid.com The Indian Parliament spent two days discussing the Indian Constitution.
(2024-12-24). Kia Syros Launch in India Confirmed – First Look. ummid.com South Asian automobile giant Kia has confirmed the launch of its compact SUV Syros in India next year.
(2024-12-24). 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.
(2024-12-24). Rahmani 30 alumnus Zaurez bags 39 LPA package at Google. ummid.com Zaurez Ahmed – one of the alumni of Rahmani 30 and son of a modest general store owner in Bihar, has secured placement at Google with an outstanding 39 lakhs per annum package.
(2024-12-24). Syria's fall and anti-imperialist lessons. mronline.org The fall of Syria was a serious strike against the Axis of Resistance, but all is not lost.
(2024-12-24). US Military Supported Syrian Rebel Offensive That Toppled Assad Government. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-24). Blame billionaires, not migrants — Keep New York a sanctuary city. workers.org 
Solidarity with migrants demonstration, New York City, Dec. 18, 2024. By Hugo East New York City — Supporters of immigrant rights formed a picket line in front of New York City Hall Dec. 18, International Migrants Day, to oppose Mayor Eric Adams's plan to help President-elect Donald Trump deport migrants . . . |
(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). Israel 'wiping Gazans out of existence'. mronline.org Aid group accuses Tel Aviv of deliberate ethnic cleansing in latest damning report.
(2024-12-24). Israel to Annex the West Bank—Why Now? And What Are the Likely Scenarios? scheerpost.com 
(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). 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). 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). Communists do not give up! Better death than dishonor! workers.org 
Alexander and Mikhail Kononovich. Letter to Workers World from Mikhail Kononovich and Alexander Kononovich. Translation by Steve Gillis. Dear comrades, We would like to first draw your attention, comrades, to the fact that we, communists and anti-fascists, brothers Mikhail Kononovich and Alexander Kononovich, were arrested for our many years of . . . |
(2024-12-24). A general strike in fascist Portugal 1944: how can it succeed? workers.org 
Review: "Until Tomorrow Comrades," by Manuel Tiago (àÅlvaro Cunhal), translated by Eric A. Gordon and published April 7, 2023, by International Publishers, Co., Inc. I remember June 13, 2005. On that day I heard the news on the radio after returning from the park: àÅlvaro Cunhal, secretary general of the . . . |
(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). 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). 'Cop City' Leads US Buildup in Police-Training Bases. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-24). Luigi Mangione's Indictment Is Another Example of the Dangers of Terror Charges. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-24). America's plan after 9/11: Taking out seven countries in five years. mronline.org An alarming truth revealed by retired U.S. four-star general Wesley Clark.
(2024-12-24). German politicians criticize Musk backing for far-right AfD. mronline.org 
After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.
(2024-12-24). Genetic tweak to three key crops massively boosts their growth. wattsupwiththat.com The growth of maize, sugarcane and sorghum has been greatly boosted by modifying the plants to take advantage of higher carbon dioxide levels now found in the air.
(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). BRICS: Transactions in National Currencies, Cross Border Payment Systems and a New Reserve Currency. infobrics.org The goal of a society of equal opportunities has many sides to it. This paper will address international economic dimensions, and more specifically the issue of how BRICS and other developing countries can deal with the glaring inequities and deficiencies of the current monetary and financial system, writes Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr.
(2024-12-24). Maracha town council grapples with poor waste management. independent.co.ug 
Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha Town Council is still struggling to maintain proper waste management disposal. The area with poor waste management disposal methods is Nyadri market which is also the main local revenue source for the town council and the district. The market attracts general merchandise and buyers of produce from across West …
(2024-12-24). Galapagos islands sanctuary, not military base, organizations demand. plenglish.com Quito, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) A coalition of 50 social, national and international organizations today rejected the foreign military presence in the Galapagos Islands, because it violates the Constitution of Ecuador, threatens the conservation of the archipelago and compromises national sovereignty.
(2024-12-24). What I saw at Kerala film festival 2024. ummid.com The 29th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) and so many highlighted films are marvellous masterpieces addressing human pain, offering a platform for social commitment and historical justice.
(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). The Least That We Can Do For Palestinians. ummid.com While the international community is yet to translate its verbal solidarity with Palestinians into any meaningful action, the least we could do is to give Palestinians their full rights to express their views and share their pain…
(2024-12-24). Three Declarations of Genocide and the U.S. Responses. counterpunch.org 
Amnesty International (AI) issued its 296-page report ('You Feel Like You Are Subhuman: Israel's Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza") on December 4th. Israel immediately called it "a fabricated report that is entirely false and based on lies." The US. State Department echoed the Israeli government in disagreeing with the report. Spokesperson Vedant Patel declared: "We have said previously and continue to find that the allegations of genocide are unfounded." He gave no reasons for that opinion.
(2024-12-24). Gaza Health Ministry calls for urgent intl. help to protect hospitals amid Israeli genocide. presstv.ir The Gaza Ministry of Health calls on the international community to protect its hospitals amid Israeli force's upsurge in attacks on medical facilities.
(2024-12-24). Iran's Power Rooted in People: FM. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Describing popular support as the source of Iran's power, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi called for efforts to strengthen national unity.
(2024-12-24). US-Japan steel deal goes to Biden for final decision after panel deadlocks. aljazeera.com Committee on Foreign Investment in the US fails to agree on national security risks of proposed takeover of US Steel.
(2024-12-24). Lucky Air opens direct flight from Kunming to Vientiane. ecns.cn Lucky Air, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, launched a new international route from Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos on Tuesday.
(2024-12-24). China to raise deficit-to-GDP ratio. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) held a two-day national financial work conference from Monday to Tuesday, unveiling plans to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2025.
(2024-12-24). 37th Sun Island Int'l Snow Sculpture Expo begins trial operation in Harbin. ecns.cn The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation on Monday.The expo covers an area of 1.5 million square meters, and displays more than 260 snow sculptures.
(2024-12-24). Haiti's international airport, more wishes than planes. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) A plane that flew to Brazil with 200 passengers sowed the belief about a normalization of air traffic in Haiti, but the desire multiplied by anxiety today is equal to a great disappointment.
(2024-12-24). Use of renewable energies in Panama highlighted. plenglish.com Panama City, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The National Energy Secretariat (SNE) of Panama highlighted today that last November the use of renewable sources represented 97.6 percent of electricity generation in the country.
(2024-12-24). Commission to probe access to capital for low- and middle-income countries. sanews.gov.za Commission to probe access to capital for low- and middle-income countries | A Cost of Capital Commission which will investigate issues that impair the ability of low- and middle-income countries to access affordable capital is set to be launched under South Africa's G20 Presidency, said International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola. | | "I wish to take this opportunity to announce that under South Africa's G20 Presidency, an ambitious Cost of Capital Commission will be established to investigate the issues that impair the ability of low- and middle-income countries to access sufficient, affordabl…
(2024-12-24). Trump wants to play poker with Sheinbaum. unitedworldint.com Posted by by United World International 14 Min Read December 24, 2024 By Daniel Moser * Political analyst and editor, Argentine and Mexican, Director of HELIOS Comunicación ( heliosmx.org) Member of the Center for National Strategic Studies, A. C., in Mexico. Those who know Donald Trump well say that he is a good poker player and, …
(2024-12-24). Trump wants to play poker with Sheinbaum. uwidata.com By Daniel Moser * Political analyst and editor, Argentine and Mexican, Director of HELIOS Comunicación ( heliosmx.org) Member of the Center for National Strategic Studies, A. C., in Mexico. Those who know Donald Trump well say that he is a good poker player and, if we observe how he conducts himself when facing confrontations, particularly in …
(2024-12-24). U-17 AFCON Qualifiers: Uganda seeks redemption against Somalia in semi-final. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-17 team, the Uganda Cubs, will take on Somalia today in the semi-final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers, taking place in Uganda. This semi-final clash is a repeat of the 2022 CECAFA U-17 semi-final, where Somalia triumphed over Uganda at …
(2024-12-24). UNBS raises alarm over insufficient funding. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has raised concerns over inadequate funding that hinders its operational activities and compromises its mandate. Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism at the UNBS headquarters in Mbalwa, Bweyogerere, Deus Mubangizi, the Manager of National Metrology Laboratories …
(2024-12-24). Reflections on IGD Mexico, Anarchist Media, and International Solidarity. indybay.org One of the primary challenges translating news, statements, and analysis from social struggles in so-called Mexico is also translating the context, trying to develop a deeper understanding of the different actors involved, the historical relations and continuities of resistance and domination.
(2024-12-24). Christmas Thoughts on How Spirituality Can Help to Create a Safe and Just World. globalresearch.ca Christianity is by far the religion with the largest following in the world and Christmas is their most sacred day. In addition a very large number of people of other faiths join happily in the celebration of Christmas. Hence this …
(2024-12-24). Mijaín, Omara and Argentine football win Annual Prensa Latina Poll. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Wrestler Mijaín López, Paralympic sprinter Omara Durand Elías, both Cubans and the Argentine soccer team were winners in the 60th edition of the annual Prensa Latina Sports Survey.