outlookindia.com (2023-12-26). Why Houthis Are Lending Helping Hand To Hamas"The aim is to put as much pressure as possible to get Israel to agree to a ceasefire. By getting all the Shia groups to aim at Israeli and American interests, at a basic low-intensity attrition attacks to bring home to the international community that the entire Middle East can get out of hand if the war does not stop," says Talmiz Ahmad an Indian diplomat and scholar. None of the groups – Houthis, Hezbollah, or the militants in Iraq are using the more sophisticated weapons they have in their arsenal, says Ambassador Ahmad. They merely want to give a preview of what can happen if Israel continues the carnage.
(2023-12-26). 'Kashmir will become Gaza if India…,' warns Farooq Abdullah. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Network National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has lashed out at the Narendra Modi government for its hesitation in engaging in peace talks with neighbouring Pakistan. Abdullah emphasized the importance of resolving bilateral issues between India and Pakistan through dialogue, echoing the sentiments of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Speaking to ANI, …
(2023-12-26). Pakistan's Strategic Move: Navigating BRICS Membership. infobrics.org The recent announcement by the Foreign Ministry of Pakistan regarding its application to join the BRICS group marks a significant geopolitical development. As the decision now rests with the existing BRICS members, including Pakistan's historical rival, India. The move underscores Islamabad's recognition of the group's escalating influence amid rapidly evolving regional and global geopolitics…
(2023-12-26). China urges India for fairness for its companies. ecns.cn China on Monday urged India to provide a fair, just, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for its companies after two employees working for Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo's India unit were reportedly arrested by India's Enforcement Directorate.
(2023-12-26). Plane Full Of Indians Flying To Nicaragua To Enter The US, Raises New Immigration Worries. latintimes.com Indian nationals mostly from the western Gujarat state and working in the UAE formed the majority of those onboard the flight. They were flying to Nicaragua to migrate to the U.S. or Canada, reports said.
(2023-12-26). US War on Terror against Houthis is smoke and mirrors. peoplesdispatch.org The US and Israel are desperate to rope in India in their upcoming ill-fated 'war on terror' against Yemen, a civilisational state, so as to give their risky enterprise a regional habitation and name…
(2023-12-26). Thailand's Kra Land Bridge (Might) Reshape Asia. thealtworld.com Thailand's government has put together a serious proposal to build a land bridge across the Thai Kra Isthmus connecting ports on either side, providing an alternative for maritime shipping transiting the Malacca Strait, saving several days of travel in the process. | The project, if completed, would transform Asia's economic and even security architecture. The land bridge, along with the still-under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway, would solidify Thailand's role as a regional logistics hub connecting the Indian Ocean with the Pacific Ocean, and also moving freight and people from across Southeast Asi…
(2023-12-26). US War on Terror against Houthis is smoke and mirrors. peoplesdispatch.org The United States hosted the first meeting of the new working group on terrorism in the Quad format in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 19-21. The QUAD working group on terrorism was constituted in March at the foreign minister-level meeting in New Delhi hosted by Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. The joint statement issued after the March …
(2023-12-26). Strong ties between India and Russia reflect strategic convergece. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The Foreign Minister of India, Subrahmanyan Jaishankar stated that geopolitics and strategic convergence will always keep ties between India and Russia on a positive trajectory.
(2023-12-26). Owaisi slams Karnataka govt for not withdrawing hijab ban yet. muslimmirror.com Hyderabad : AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday slammed the Karnataka Government for not issuing orders lifting the hijab ban in the state even after the Congress party came to power seven months ago. Speaking to reporters here, while condemning the killing of four Indian Army personnel by Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir, the Hyderabad MP …
(2023-12-26). Plane held in France over trafficking concerns lands in India. aljazeera.com Airbus A340 carrying 276 Indian passengers arrives in Mumbai early on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). Cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 rises to 69 in India: Sources. devdiscourse.com With six more cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1, the number of infections of the new variant reported in the country have risen to 69, official sources said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). Excited to win my first BWF Tour title: Sathish Kumar Karunakaran. devdiscourse.com Emerging Indian badminton player Sathish Kumar Karunakaran etched his name in the badminton circuit as he clinched his maiden BWF Tour title at the recently concluded Odisha Masters 2023, held in Cuttack. Sathish beat Ayush Shetty 21-18, 19-21, 21-14 to win the Men's Singles final title. Coming into this tournament, Sathish had a good season with singles title wins at India International wins back-to-back in Bangalore, followed by in Raipur and a runner-up finish at the Maldives International Series.
(2023-12-26). Plane Held For Days In France On Trafficking Concerns Lands In India. latintimes.com It had arrived from Dubai and there was an anonymous tip-off that it was carrying potential victims of human trafficking.
(2023-12-26). Suspecting 'possible terror attack', Israel issues travel warning for India. devdiscourse.com The Israeli National Security Council has issued a travel advisory for its citizens in India, suspecting that an explosion near the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday was "a possible terror attack". No one was injured in the blast that occurred near the Israel embassy in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave in New Delhi on Tuesday evening. When contacted, Israeli embassy spokesperson Guy Nir said, "We can confirm that around 5: 48 pm, there was a blast in close proximity to the embassy. Delhi Police and the security team are still investigating the situation." The recommendations of the Israeli National Securi…
(2023-12-26). Hajj 2024 : Last Date of Application Extended. ummid.com The Haj Committee of India has extended the last date of application for Hajj 2024 (Hajj 1445 H), it said in an official notification published on its website Wednesday December 20, 2023.
(2023-12-26). Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's aide elected WFI Chief; Ace wrestlers protest. ummid.com Sanjay Singh, close aide of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh who is accused of sexual harassment, has been elected the new President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), according to the election result announced Thursday.
(2023-12-26). CAT 2023 result out; 14 score 100 Percentiles, 29 get 99.99. ummid.com The Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) declared CAT 2023 (Common Admission Test 2023) result on its website iimcat.ac.in Thursday December 21, 2023.
(2023-12-26). Modi Govt suspends newly elected Wrestling Federation of India. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government Sunday December 24, 2023 suspended the newly elected Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
(2023-12-26). Owaisi slams Karnataka govt for not withdrawing hijab ban yet. muslimmirror.com Hyderabad : AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday slammed the Karnataka Government for not issuing orders lifting the hijab ban in the state even after the Congress party came to power seven months ago. Speaking to reporters here, while condemning the killing of four Indian Army personnel by Pakistani terrorists in Kashmir, the Hyderabad MP …
(2023-12-26). AISSEE 2024 deferred, last date to make correction till Dec 24. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2024 (AISSEE 2024-25) and has also extended the last date of application.
(2023-12-26). Irán niega ataque a buque frente a costas de la India. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irán, valoró de inútiles las declaraciones de los Estados Unidos (EE.UU) en las que se les atribuye el ataque a un petrolero frente a las costas de la India.
(2023-12-26). La cima de la economía mundial cambiará para el 2037: PIB de China superará al de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Según el informe del Centro de Estudios Económicos y Empresariales británico (CEBR, por sus siglas en inglés), el producto interno bruto (PIB) de China, medido a tipos de cambio, superará el mismo índice de Estados Unidos en el 2037. Además, se vaticina que después del 2080 la India se convertirá en la mayor economía mundial.
(2023-12-26). "Hinduism is Not a Religion, Just a Deception," says Swami Prasad Maurya, sparks controversy. muslimmirror.com Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has once again stirred controversy with his statement, saying that "Hinduism is not a religion but just a deception." Maurya referenced past remarks made by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have previously stated that "there is no religion called Hinduism but instead, it is …
(2023-12-26). Modi govt passes key Bills after 146 MPs suspended from Parliament. ummid.com The Narendra Modi government passed important Bills even as 146 MPs — both from Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, were suspended for what is claimed 'disrupting' the Parliament proceedings.
(2023-12-26). "Hinduism is Not a Religion, Just a Deception," says Swami Prasad Maurya, sparks controversy. muslimmirror.com Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has once again stirred controversy with his statement, saying that "Hinduism is not a religion but just a deception." Maurya referenced past remarks made by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have previously stated that "there is no religion called Hinduism but instead, it is …
(2023-12-26). "Hinduism is not a religion, just a deception," says Swami Prasad Maurya. muslimmirror.com Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya has once again stirred controversy with his statement, saying that "Hinduism is not a religion but just a deception." Maurya referenced past remarks made by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who have previously stated that "there is no religion called Hinduism but instead, it is …
(2023-12-26). Construction worker killed, another injured as lift malfunctions in Delhi's Narela. devdiscourse.com A labourer was killed and another suffered injuries in outer Delhi's Narela area after a lift of an under-construction building malfunctioned, police said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). Muslims are about 18% but they have no leadership because they are not united: Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. muslimmirror.com Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal launched a sharp critique of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that he does not consider Mann a Sikh due to his alleged lack of knowledge about Sikh history. Badal said, "I do not consider him (Bhagwant Mann) a Sikh. He wears a turban to show that he …
(2023-12-26). Muslims are about 18% but they have no leadership because they are not united: Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. muslimmirror.com Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal launched a sharp critique of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stating that he does not consider Mann a Sikh due to his alleged lack of knowledge about Sikh history. Badal said, "I do not consider him (Bhagwant Mann) a Sikh. He wears a turban to show that he …
(2023-12-26). ANSSI Wellness opens its 2nd Spine Clinic in Pune. devdiscourse.com ANSSI Wellness, a pioneer in non-surgical spine care, today announced the inauguration of its second center in Pune, expanding its commitment to providing advanced, non-surgical treatment for back and neck pain. Building on the success of its existing centers in Pune, Mumbai, Nasik, Nagpur, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Patna, Panchkula, and Dubai, ANSSI Wellness's new facility in Chandan Nagar, Kharadi, is set to offer innovative and lasting relief to the people of Pune's Chandan Nagar, Kharadi and its neighboring areas.
(2023-12-26). West Bengal TET 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) has published on the official website of West Bengal Teacher Eligibility Test, wbbpeonline.com, Hall Ticket or Admit Card of the candidates who have regsitered for WB TET 2023.
english.almanar.com.lb (2023-12-26). Palestinian Resistance Strikes Back: Devastating Losses for Israeli Occupation Forces Invading GazaAl-Qassam Brigades successfully targeted two Israeli Merkava tanks with "Al-Yassin 105" shells, as well as an Israeli troop carrier, resulting in casualties among Israeli occupation soldiers and significant damage to their vehicles. | | Meanwhile, the Al-Quds Brigades engaged in fierce clashes with anti-tank missiles, machine guns, and mortar shells, inflicting further damage on enemy forces. Additionally, the resistance fighters of the Al-Quds Brigades destroyed military concentrations of the Israeli occupation with a barrage of mortar shells. | | In Gaza Strip, Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades showcased scenes of its fighters targeting enemy soldiers and destroying their vehicles.
(2023-12-26). Al-Qassam Brigades 'smashing' Israeli army, will not surrender: Hamas leader. presstv.ir The leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip says the Palestinian resistance movement will not give in to the Israeli regime's conditions.
(2023-12-26). Bihar Teacher Recruitment Rsult 2023 Declared, Check Here. ummid.com Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) Saturday December 23, 2023 declared the result of the School Teacher Competitive Examinations conducted for recruitment of teachers to fill vacancies in various districts of the state.
(2023-12-26). Karnataka Hijab ban in schools, colleges lifted. ummid.com In a major relief for Muslim girl students, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday December 22, 2023 announced to revoke the ban on Hijab in schools and colleges.
themedialine.org (2023-12-26). Arab League Hails Yemen Agreement as Positive Step Toward Lasting PeaceYemen has been mired in a brutal civil war since 2014, pitting the Houthis against the internationally-recognized government. In 2015, a Saudi Arabia-led coalition intervened to support the Yemeni government, further intensifying the conflict. The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and the Houthi group have committed to a nationwide cease-fire, lifting economic restrictions, and engaging in preparations for inclusive UN-led political negotiations.
(2023-12-26). Around 21,000 deaths in Gaza due to Israeli bombings. plenglish.com The spokesman of Gaza ¥s Health Ministry Ashraf Al-Qudra said this figure of victims surged after 241 civilians were killed in previous 24 hours, while 382 others were injured. | Israel's nonstop bombings over Gaza also ravaged nearly half of houses in Gaza, while some two million people were forced to be displaced. | According to newspaper reports, Israeli fighter planes on Tuesday dropped explosive devices over several areas of the city of Khan Yunis, in southern Gaza. | Despite international pressure, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently warned that the war on Palestine will not stop in 2024…
(2023-12-26). France urges Israel to protect Palestinians in Gaza Strip. plenglish.com In a statement, France ¥s Foreign Ministry expressed its deepest concern over Israel's announcement that it will extend and intensify its military operations in Gaza, where over 20,000 civilians are being reported dead, many of them children. | Israel ¥s systematic bombings have already left numerous civilian victims in recent days, warned Paris while reiterating its call for an immediate truce leading to a cease-fire. | According to the text, the framework of international humanitarian law imposes the clear principles of distinction, necessity, proportionality and precaution, Israel must adhere to. | Sin…
(2023-12-26). Turkish President Erdogan pledges ongoing support for oppressed, especially in Gaza. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed the nation's enduring commitment to support the oppressed, particularly in the besieged Gaza Strip. At a ceremony in Ankara commemorating poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who wrote the words of Türkiye's national anthem, Erdogan said: "We will continue to cry out in Akif's language for those …
(2023-12-26). "Christ in the Rubble": Watch Palestinian Pastor Deliver Powerful Christmas Sermon from Bethlehem. democracynow.org 
In the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, city and church leaders canceled all Christmas festivities this year to mourn the more than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza. We feature the Christmas sermon, "Christ in the Rubble: A Liturgy of Lament," delivered Saturday by Reverend Munther Isaac at the landmark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, which has received international attention for a nativity scene depicting the figure of baby Jesus in a keffiyeh, surrounded by rubble. "If Jesus were to be born today, he would be born under the rubble in Gaza," prea…
(2023-12-26). Turkish President Erdogan pledges ongoing support for oppressed, especially in Gaza. muslimmirror.com ANKARA : Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday expressed the nation's enduring commitment to support the oppressed, particularly in the besieged Gaza Strip. At a ceremony in Ankara commemorating poet Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who wrote the words of Türkiye's national anthem, Erdogan said: "We will continue to cry out in Akif's language for those …
(2023-12-26). Why the Palestinian Authority's Biggest Claim is a Lie. libya360.wordpress.com Sami Al-Arian Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas chairs a meeting of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) in the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on 25 December 2023 (Thaer Ghanaim/AFP) If the only thing PA officials could cite for the disastrous Oslo process is false, why would Palestinians accept them…
(2023-12-26). The Houthis Take on the Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Renee Parsons While it is astounding that one small, feisty Arab tribe in the nation of Yemen has shown the mega-world how to creatively stand up to the Hegemon without threatening nuclear weapons, without initiating direct military conflict and yet achieve their goals — what is even more astounding is that the Houthis are not the least…
(2023-12-26). Ukraine has civil rights problems that relegate Russians to second-class status — US expert. infobrics.org Even after peace is achieved, as long as the Russian minority remains marginalized in Ukraine and as long as NATO expansion goes on, there will still be room for tension and conflict – internally and internationally. It is about time we have a wide and honest discussion about post-Maidan Ukraine.
(2023-12-26). Red Sea Deployments: Canberra Says No. dissidentvoice.org The failure of the United States to convince the Australian government to send one vessel to aid coalition efforts to deter Houthi disruption of international shipping in the Red Sea was a veritable storm whipped up in a teacup. The entire exercise, dressed as an international mission titled Operation Prosperity Guardian, is intended as a …
(2023-12-26). Draft rule on emergency management reviewed. ecns.cn The draft of the emergency response and management law was presented for a second review at the seventh session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress, aimed at improving national early warning systems.
(2023-12-26). FBI Investigates Destination of Funds Approved for Guaidó. orinocotribune.com International media has reported how the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating the destination of multi-million funds approved by the White House as humanitarian aid for the "government" of the self-proclaimed Venezuelan president, Juan Guaidó. | According to reports, the FBI visited the headquarters of the EVTV Miami channel, run by media entrepreneur Carlos Méndez, to question him about the diversion of funds to his media outlet. The FBI suspects that much of the humanitarian aid supposedly directed to Venezuela ended up in the possession of Méndez and his channel, which Guaidó tried to repl…
(2023-12-26). From Kenya to Palestine: In Support of Armed Resistance. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Kasuku History has taught us that resistance against settler colonialism in Kenya, South Africa and other previously occupied regions was a tumultuous journey, characterized by violence—a narrative that the occupiers sought to dismiss as "terrorism" or "barbarism." "Nelson Mandela and Palestine: Confronting Racism till Liberation" was the theme of the Fifth Global Convention of…
(2023-12-26). Cuba to host 14th International Congress of Higher Education. plenglish.com Havana, December 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is preparing to host the 14th International Congress of Higher Education, from February 5th to 9th, under the motto "Higher education of the future: social transformation, quality, relevance and sustainability", with the objective of reflecting on its role in social transformation.
(2023-12-26). Uruguay to hold plebiscites. plenglish.com That year could be the highest in terms of number of plebiscites (five). Out of them, the one assured is seeking to approve police night raids, for which the ruling National Party obtained the necessary signatures in Parliament. | The main argument in defense of the said plebiscite is that regulations are needed to further address insecurity, particularly drug trafficking. | There are four other initiatives whose proponents are fighting to present it in the 2024 elections: the social security reform law, for which the PIT-CNT union center is collecting signatures; the restructuring of debts owed to individuals,…
(2023-12-26). 2023 Social and Humanistic Sciences Prize awarded in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The 2023 National Prize for Social and Humanistic Sciences was awarded today to the Cuban academic and anthropologist Juan Jesús Guanche Pérez, with a recognized career in teaching and several published works.
(2023-12-26). Le Pen will be presidential candidate for the fourth time in France. plenglish.com Paris, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The French far-right party National Rally (RN) today confirmed deputy Marine Le Pen as its presidential candidate in the 2027 elections, the fourth time that she will aspire to the Elysee Palace.
(2023-12-26). Values of literary work of Cuban María Elena Llana stand out. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The jury of the 2023 National Literature Prize today highlighted the pioneering originality of narrator and journalist María Elena Llana Castro, recipient of this Cuban literature high recognition.
(2023-12-26). New high-speed railway to boost development in Fujian's western region. ecns.cn The China State Railway Group, the national railway operator, announced on Monday that a new high-speed railway is set to open in East China's Fujian province on Tuesday, aiming to enhance social and economic development in the western part of the province.
(2023-12-26). Caregiving Tied to Mental Health Decline, Including in Younger People. jamanetwork.com The transition to unpaid caregiving was linked with increased psychological distress and worse mental health, according to results from a nationally representative survey of UK participants aged 16 years or older.
(2023-12-26). Sudden Cardiac Deaths Have Decreased Among Young Athletes. jamanetwork.com The rate of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in the US among National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes declined from mid-2002 through mid-2022, a recent study involving 143 SCD cases found, while deaths related to noncardiovascular causes remained stable over the period.
(2023-12-26). Interesting list of tourist destinations in Cuba. plenglish.com This is the case of certain scenarios recommended by the Spanish electronic media Buenviajeacuba, which has been operating in Cuba for years and now follows those who propose spaces to capture the best images. | Such a list coincides with the criteria of many tourist guides in this country, and with the opinions expressed especially by European travelers to Cuba. | Buenviajeacuba points out that Cuba is internationally recognized for being a safe destination and for the joy of its people, while it can also become an immense photographic set, where every year thousands of travelers take memorable images. | At eve…
(2023-12-26). All-White School Board in Missouri Votes to Remove Black History Courses. truthout.org An all-white school board in Missouri voted Thursday to remove Black History and Black Literature courses that had been taught at the Francis Howell School District since 2021. The board voted 5-2 to remove the electives which had more than 100 students enrolled in the Fall semester, according to AP News. "I am really upset by their bad decision. We will make national news with this one… |
(2023-12-26). China urges US not to implement 'negative' content in defence policy bill. devdiscourse.com Negative China-related content in the United States' National Defense Authorization Act should not be implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday.
(2023-12-26). Debate Questions Posed to GOP Hopefuls Rarely Questioned Right-Wing Orthodoxy. fair.org 
The latter half of this year brought us the first GOP debates of the 2024 election cycle. From August to December, the Republican candidates—save for frontrunner former President Donald Trump, who has refused to participate—faced off in four debates sponsored by the Republican National Committee. Trump's absence from all of the Republican primary debates has …
(2023-12-26). CSIR UGC NET December 2023 Admit Card released; Download here. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) Friday December 22, 2023 released online Admit Card or Hall Ticket of the candidates who have registered for the Joint CSIR UGC JRF / NET December 2023 examination.
(2023-12-26). Housing activists organise national day of action for public housing, rent controls. greenleft.org.au 
(2023-12-26). Christmas massacre: UN says global silence green light for Israel's Gaza genocide. presstv.ir The UN special rapporteur on Palestine says the international community's silence has allowed the occupying regime to commit genocide in Gaza.
(2023-12-26). Bidding farewell to loved ones, Gazans say intl. law has utterly failed. presstv.ir The people of Gaza bid farewell to their loved ones, saying international law has failed to hold Israel accountable for its crimes.
(2023-12-26). BJP MP writes to Odisha CM alleging that she was detained by some people for 2 hours. devdiscourse.com Senior BJP leader and Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi alleged that she was detained for two hours by a group of people in the Laxmisagar area here under her Lok Sabha segment.