(2024-12-08). 'No Nuclear War': 7 December at The National Press Club. gilbertdoctorow.com What is the value of the Opposition in the USA and Europe in preventing a looming nuclear war? A look at The National Press Club event organized by Scott Ritter yesterday provides some answers. The 'No Nuclear War' proceedings in Washington, D.C. on 7 December (Pearl Harbor Day in the United States) will no doubt …
(2024-12-08). Damascus Falls to Syrian Opposition. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Syrian opposition groups have entered the capital Damascus and taken control of the city's radio and television station and other key buildings with Reuters news agency claiming that President Bashar al-Assad has left the capital.
(2024-12-08). üü•BBC LIVE: Fighting in Damascus. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | BBC LIVE | We are getting reports in of fighting in the city of Damascus, which has reportedly been surrounded by rebel forces. One resident told CNN that rebel fighters were in the neighbourhood of Barzeh and said that clashes were taking place. "The electricity is cut off, and the internet is very …
(2024-12-08). ICC Arrest Warrants in the Context of the Situation in Palestine: A Turning Point for International Justice. pressenza.com
(2024-12-08). Hamas Accepts Egypt's Post-War Gaza Proposal Amid Ceasefire Talks. popularresistance.org The Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) announced on December 6 that it has accepted an Egyptian proposal to form a joint Palestinian social support committee to govern the Gaza Strip after the Israeli genocidal aggression on the besieged enclave ends. | The announcement came after Hamas held in-depth talks in Cairo with the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah), which leads the Palestinian Authority. The talks centered around implementing previously agreed-upon frameworks to achieve Palestinian unity. "Hamas conveyed its approval of an Egyptian proposal for forming a community support comm…
(2024-12-08). Al-Qaeda-Linked 'Rebels' In Syria Say They 'Love Israel'. popularresistance.org The United States spent billions over years arming and training militants in Syria, many linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. | Current US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan admitted back in 2012 that "AQ [Al-Qaeda] is on our side in Syria". | In late November 2024, armed extremists took over Syria's second-biggest city, Aleppo, in an operation sponsored by NATO member Turkey. | Some of the Al-Qaeda-linked "rebels" that rule the Syrian provinces of Aleppo and Idlib told the Israeli media that they "love Israel". They vowed to establish a new pro-Western regime in Syria.
(2024-12-08). Trump's Pro-Israel Dream Team: Patel Nomination Caps Hawkish Cabinet. scheerpost.com 
By Kit Klarenberg / MintPressNews On November 30, Donald Trump nominated Kash Patel to serve as FBI director. A staunch MAGA activist and loyalist with significant standing in Trump's orbit, Patel aligns closely with the president-elect on both domestic and foreign policy matters. Indeed, he appears to struggle to pinpoint areas of disagreement with Trump's agenda. Patel …
(2024-12-08). Protest Of State Board Of Investment Demands Divestment From Israel. popularresistance.org St. Paul, MN — On December 5, 45 people protested outside of the Minnesota Senate Building in 15-degree weather to demand that members of the board vote to divest the state of Minnesota from investments in Israel. The protest, held ahead of the board's December 10 meeting, was organized by the Free Palestine Coalition. | Andrew Josefchak, a member of the MN Anti-War Committee, spoke to the crowd, "Minnesota's State Board of Investment invests $5.4 billion of our money in genocide and apartheid. That's $5.4 billion of a pension fund that union workers across Minnesota bargained for, fought hard for, waged st…
(2024-12-08). Trump genuflects to Genocide Joe, pushes "hell" for Gaza. electronicintifada.net Amnesty International slams Israel, faces expected criticism.
(2024-12-08). The CADTM stands in solidarity with the Palestinian resistance in the face of apartheid, crimes against humanity and colonisation practised by the extreme right-wing government in Israel. cadtm.org We express our solidarity with the people of Palestine and oppose the aerial bombardments and indiscriminate and terrorist military actions carried out by the Israeli authorities. We call for the dismantling of the colonialist apartheid state of Israel and for respect for the rights of peoples to exercise their sovereignty.
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(2024-12-08). Assad's fall deals a major blow to the Iranian axis but poses challenges for Israel. haaretz.com No intelligence agency in the West is reported to have foreseen the developments in Syria, that proved Assad's regime was weaker than initially thought. For Israel, the massive blow to the Iranian axis — the most severe it has suffered to date — is fundamentally good news…
(2024-12-08). 'Don't forget our people': Ambassador asks Israel to push for Thai hostages' release, too. haaretz.com Despite keeping a low profile, Thailand is using all the diplomatic means at its disposal to push for the release of eight Thai nationals still held hostage by Hamas. 'We talk to anyone who can help us,' says the Thai ambassador to Israel…
(2024-12-08). Settlement revival? military entrenchment? A look into Israel's long term Gaza plans. haaretz.com
(2024-12-08). Opposition fighters declare Syria's Damascus 'liberated', al-Assad ousted. aljazeera.com Opposition forces declare Syria free of al-Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country.
(2024-12-08). 'The art world has become a dictatorship of the progressives'. haaretz.com A year after her satirical video lampooned academia's support for Hamas and caused an uproar, Israeli artist Tamy Ben-Tor is displaying new work in Israel. She tells Haaretz how Americans confuse culture and activism…
(2024-12-08). Celebrations in Damascus as Syrian opposition declares end of al-Assad rule. aljazeera.com Crowds gather at a main square after opposition fighters seize Syrian capital.
(2024-12-08). Opposition fighters seize al-Assad presidential palace in Syria's Damascus. aljazeera.com Syrian rebels have taken over the Presidential Palace in Damascus as Bashar al-Assad's whereabouts remain unknown.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Crisis: Rebel Surge Threatens Assad's Rule. devdiscourse.com Syria is on the brink of a major political shift as opposition forces, spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group, have claimed significant victories across the country, most notably entering Damascus. This shocking advance marks the first time insurgents have reached the capital in five years.
(2024-12-08). Syria's Power Shift: As Rebels Encircle Damascus. devdiscourse.com In a significant escalation, Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa announced restrictions on approaching public institutions, stating they remain under the 'former prime minister's' supervision until an official handover occurs.
(2024-12-08). Israel's war on Gaza — Fatima Bhutto and Dominique de Villepin. aljazeera.com Fatima Bhutto and former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin on the global response to Israel's war on Gaza.
(2024-12-08). Bashar al Assad's location unknown, family flees Syria. ummid.com The location of Bashar al Assad is unknown even as the reports claimed that his family members, including his wife Asma and children, have left Syria.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Prime Minister Pledges Continuity Amidst Chaos. devdiscourse.com In the wake of President Bashar al-Assad's escape from Damascus as rebels seized control, Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali assured his commitment to governance continuity.
(2024-12-08). Celebrations in Damascus as Assad regime falls. aljazeera.com People celebrated in the streets of Damascus after Syria's opposition fighters toppled the Assad regime.
(2024-12-08). HTS militants take Damascus as President Assad's government falls. presstv.ir The Syrian government fell early Sunday in a stunning end to President Bashar al-Assad's rule over the Arab country after the militant group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) stormed and captured the capital Damascus.
(2024-12-08). Report: Israel strikes Syrian air defense bases; Hezbollah withdraws from Syria. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile from Yemen; Israeli forces deploy in Syrian buffer zone on Israeli border ‚ñ SYRIA: Rebel coalition says will complete transfer of power to a transitional governing body with full executive powers ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages kill six, health ministry says ‚ñ GAZA: Mother of Gaza hostage says Israel 'going for a partial deal' that'll 'sentence to death' hostages left behind…
(2024-12-08). World reacts to Bashar al-Assad's fall, capture of Syria's Damascus. aljazeera.com Opposition fighters' lightning advance into the capital marks a historic turning point for the country.
(2024-12-08). Assad's Era Ends: Rebels Seize Key Syrian Cities. devdiscourse.com In a staggering development, reports indicate that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's rule has effectively ended as rebels have taken control of Damascus and Homs.
(2024-12-08). Rising Tensions: Suspected Arson at Melbourne Synagogue Sparks Debate. devdiscourse.com Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled the suspected arson at a Melbourne synagogue as an act of terror. This comes amid criticism from Israel's PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, who suggested the Labor government's policies fueled the attack.
(2024-12-08). Damascus falls, Bashar al Assad flees: Syrian Opposition. ummid.com The Syrian Opposition fighters early in the morning Sunday December 08, 2024 claimed they have captured the capital, Damascus, and end of Assad's brutal regime.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Opp groups kilometers away from capital Damascus. ummid.com Syrian opposition groups are kilometers away from Damascus and have started to surround the Capital — the only major city under the control of Bashar Al Assad regime.
(2024-12-08). The mounting dangers of Arab-Israeli women in prostitution — brought on by the Gaza war. haaretz.com The war made the situation of Arab-Israeli women in prostitution even more dire. And they are not the only victims: 'Some 30 percent of those who turn to us are Arab men in prostitution,' says Natalie Farah, head of Arab society unit at Lo Omdot Me'negged organization…
(2024-12-08). Netanyahu orders IDF to take control of Syrian buffer zone with Israel, as prior 'agreement has collapsed'. haaretz.com The buffer zone on the Israeli-Syrian border has been demilitarized since 1974, though it remains unknown if rebel groups in the area will maintain the agreement. Israeli troops are ordered to use deterrent fire if the border fence is approached…
(2024-12-08). The Israeli army spokesman serves the kingdom, not King Bibi. haaretz.com During Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari's press conference, he warned the public about the so-called Feldstein Bill, a reference to the prime minister's spokesman, who was indicted in November…
(2024-12-08). IDF deploys in Syrian buffer zone to reinforce Israeli border after Assad overthrown. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF intercepts missile launched from Yemen; Israeli forces help repel attack on UN post in Syrian territory near border, IDF says ‚ñ Syria: Syrian rebel coalition says it'll complete transfer of power to a transitional governing body with full executive powers ‚ñ LEBANON: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages kill six, health ministry says ‚ñ GAZA: Mother of Gaza hostage says Israel 'going for a partial deal' that'll 'sentence to death' hostages left behind…
(2024-12-08). Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, target Beit Lahia hospital. newarab.com 
Israel's war on Gaza has continued into its 428th day, with strikes killing and wounding at least 50 people since Friday evening. | A strike on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza killed at least 22 people, mostly women and children. | A spokesman for Gaza's civil defence said the attack targeted the al-Nadi family home, damaging nearby residences as well. | At least six children and five women were among those killed, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported in the early aftermath of the attack. | In Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, Israeli forces killed at least 29 people in attacks on the Indonesian Hospital…
(2024-12-08). UNRWA slams Israel over global disinformation campaign. newarab.com 
The UN's "Do you support humanitarian aid free of terror?" rea…
(2024-12-08). US to investigate Spain's reported denial of Israel bound ships. newarab.com 
(2024-12-08). What Are Terrorists In Syria Trying To Achieve? popularresistance.org For the past few days, foreign-backed terrorists in Syria's northwest have been attacking Syrian army positions in the Aleppo and Idlib countryside, and shelling civilian districts of Aleppo. | While regional media have been giving updates on these attacks and counterattacks by Syria and Russia, what is less clear is what is happening in Aleppo itself. Terrorist-aligned media claim Tahrir al-Sham (al-Qaeda re-branded) and allied terrorists have taken numerous western districts and even the city center. | But their proof — short videos showing terrorists in various areas they claim to control — was cou…
(2024-12-08). Sergey Lavrov on Syria, Ukraine, and Russia's global strategy. aljazeera.com Russian foreign minister discusses Syria's crisis, Ukraine conflict and Moscow's role in global diplomacy at Doha Forum.
(2024-12-08). Palestine: The food, land, and water crisis in the context of the Zionist extermination of the Palestinian people in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-12-08). FIDH at ASP23 – Defending the International Criminal Court and Amplifying Victims' Voices. fidh.org
(2024-12-08). Syrian state TV airs video saying President Bashar Assad overthrown and all jail detainees freed, reports AP. devdiscourse.com
(2024-12-08). Assad Is Out, Woke Al-Qaeda Is In. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The empire notches another win.
(2024-12-08). The Problem With Joe And Hunter. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden was inevitable and inevitably controversial. Hunter Biden is the quintessential nepotism baby, the recipient of privileges such as being appointed to the board of Burisma, a Ukrainian energy company. Burisma paid him $50,000 per month for doing nothing other than existing with the last name Biden. The younger Biden was the butt of jokes for years, a cocaine addict who somehow managed to never have any interaction with the criminal justice system and who achieved nothing without an assist from his father.
(2024-12-08). Iran, Iraq Vow Support For Syria During Tripartite Summit In Baghdad. popularresistance.org Tehran and Baghdad expressed support for Syria on 6 December during a press conference to discuss the recent expansion of extremist groups across the country, following meetings between the foreign ministers of the three states in the Iraqi capital. | "There is an international duty to fight terrorism in Syria," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said during the press conference. The foreign minister thanked Baghdad for hosting the tripartite meeting in the Iraqi capital, where he "held important meetings with the presidencies in Iraq in which he talked about relations between the two countries and the situa…
(2024-12-08). Revamp Your Routine: Supercharge Your Walks for Maximum Health Benefits. devdiscourse.com In London, a recent study highlights that a brisk, ten-minute daily walk can significantly lower the risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and several forms of cancer. With a few adjustments, walking can provide even greater benefits.
(2024-12-08). The Social Gaze: Understanding How Apes and Humans Deconstruct Events. devdiscourse.com Research has unveiled intriguing insights into the similarities between humans and their closest living relatives, apes, when it comes to social understanding. This study, highlighted by The Conversation, delved into how both species deconstruct social dynamics.
(2024-12-08). PIA to resume flights to Europe after ban lifted. newarab.com 
The statement from Pakistan International Airline (
(2024-12-08). A closer look at the latest situation in Syria. ummid.com The HTS invasion of Aleppo in recent days was carried out at the expense of the Syrian regime's army, backed by Iranian and Russian forces.
(2024-12-08). Ending violence gender-based violence. independent.co.ug 
Political will needed to end acts and omissions of governments to address violence against women and girls COMMENT | BETTY KABARI | This week Africa celebrates the 19th anniversary of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol), and the world …
(2024-12-08). SMEs tipped on succeeding in the digital economy at Glovo's E-commerce Day. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) were given valuable insights into thriving in the digital economy at Glovo's recent e-commerce day. The event, held in Kampala, aimed to empower businesses to leverage technology to reach a wider market and increase sales. Experts at the event highlighted the importance of a strong …
(2024-12-08). Fantastic Forest victorious at Old Trafford. independent.co.ug 
Manchester United 2-3 Forest Manchester, UK | nottinghamforest.co.uk | Forest recorded their first win at Old Trafford since 1994 in a thrilling encounter played under the lights at Old Trafford on Saturday evening. For the second time this week, Manchester rain beat down as Forest emerged from the tunnel and got the ball rolling underneath the …
(2024-12-08). Revolutionary Claims: Assad Overthrown in Syria. devdiscourse.com A shocking video statement aired on Syrian state TV claims that President Bashar Assad has been overthrown. It featured a group of men asserting that prisoners have been liberated and urged the unity of opposition fighters and citizens to maintain state institutions.
(2024-12-08). Iran's Nuclear Program Being Monitored by IAEA. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei said the country's peaceful nuclear activities are under surveillance of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
(2024-12-08). Iran says pursuing its civilian nuclear program under IAEA supervision. presstv.ir The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has emphasized that the country's peaceful nuclear program is "fully transparent" and conducted under the continuous monitoring of the UN nuclear agency.
(2024-12-08). Iran accelerates uranium enrichment near bomb grade: IAEA. newarab.com 
The International Atomic Energy Agency later confirmed in a confidential report to member states that Iran was speeding up uranium enrichment, a process that refines the raw material so that it can be used as fuel in civil nuclear power generation or, potentially, nuclear weapons. | The IAEA findings w…
(2024-12-08). Iran, Saudi Arabia Discuss Regional Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia talked about the latest regional developments at a meeting in Qatar.
(2024-12-08). India expands global access for MSMEs with post office export centres. tvbrics.com 
This scheme aims to simplify access to international markets for artisans, weavers, and craftsmen…
(2024-12-08). Nearly 300 eastern white white storks are spotted in China. tvbrics.com 
White stork is under the highest category of protection in China…
(2024-12-08). Indonesia pioneers B40 Biodiesel Programme to cut carbon emissions by 40 million tonnes. tvbrics.com 
The new scheme sets a compelling example for other countries seeking to balance economic growth with environmental responsibilit…
(2024-12-08). Ex-Syrian PM to supervise state bodies until transition, al-Julani says. aljazeera.com Bashar al-Assad-appointed Mohammed Ghazi al-Jalali says gov't ready to 'extend its hand' to opposition.
(2024-12-08). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,018. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,018th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
(2024-12-08). UN's Syria envoy expresses 'cautious hope' after al-Assad's fall. aljazeera.com Geir Pedersen says Syria is at a 'watershed moment', acknowledges 'immense' challenges ahead.
(2024-12-08). What happened in Syria? How did al-Assad fall? aljazeera.com Opposition forces have taken control of the capital after a significant offensive. Here is how it unravelled.
(2024-12-08). Opposition fighters on state TV say Syria 'has been liberated'. aljazeera.com Syrian opposition fighters have spoken on state TV to say that 'the regime of tyrant Basar al-Assad has been toppled'.
(2024-12-08). Overjoyed Syrian opposition supporters interrupt Al Jazeera live report. aljazeera.com Syrian opposition supporters interrupted Al Jazeera reporter Zeina Khodr with cheers of victory during her live report.
(2024-12-08). Syrian PM 'ready to support transition of power'. aljazeera.com Syrian Prime Minster Mohammed al-Jalali says he's ready to support a transition of power.
(2024-12-08). Australia beat India by 10 wickets in Adelaide Test to level series 1-1. aljazeera.com Hosts level 1-1 on the third day after India slump to 175 all out in the second of the 5-match Border-Gavaskar series.
(2024-12-08). England thump New Zealand by 323 runs to win second Test; take series. aljazeera.com Visitors secure a 2-0 lead in the three-match series despite Blundell's defiant century in New Zealand's second innings.
(2024-12-08). LA Galaxy beat NY Red Bulls 2-1 to lift MLS Cup for the sixth time. aljazeera.com Galaxy end their 10-year trophy drought with a record-extending sixth title, thanks to goals from Paintsil and Joveljic.
(2024-12-08). Ghana's former President John Mahama wins election. aljazeera.com Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia concedes defeat, congratulates former President John Mahama.
(2024-12-08). Joyous celebrations across Syria after al-Assad's fall. aljazeera.com Syrian opposition fighters have declared that the country has been "liberated" after they stormed the capital.
(2024-12-08). Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Al-Nassr. newarab.com 
Al-Nassr was fourth, 11 points behind the leader as the league takes a month's break. | Benzema opened the scoring in the 55th minute, shooting from inside the area after he was picked out by a perfect Muhannad Al-…
(2024-12-08). China Sanctions 13 US Companies in Response to Weapons Sales to Taiwan. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-08). China: Journalists discuss impact of harmful information and media's role during humanitarian crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). Comicomment: Manila risks itself as a U.S. pawn in the South China Sea. ecns.cn The Philippines deployed coast guard vessels, official ships and fishing boats to intrude into Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao on Dec. 4. Under the pretext of protecting fishing activities, the Philippine has actually engaged in infringement and provocation.
(2024-12-08). Of Critical Minerals and Atomic Bombs: The Conquest of the Congo. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-08). What to Take Underground. counterpunch.org
(2024-12-08). "ÄêUnlocking Chinese Cities"ÄëChasing rockets in Wenchang: Experience cosmic-level romance. ecns.cn
(2024-12-08). ICRC: Humanitarian aid remains an urgent necessity to alleviate the tide of suffering in Gaza. icrc.org Speech delivered by Régis Savioz of the International Committee of the Red Cross at the Cairo Ministerial Conference to Enhance the Humanitarian Response to Gaza, 2 December 2024…
(2024-12-08). Glenn Greenwald: Americans Rail Against Healthcare Industry After CEO's Murder. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-08). Zbigniew Brzezinski: How to Justify a "Defensive War" against Iran? Transcript of Testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. globalresearch.ca Editor's Note
| : | We bring to the attention of our readers the complete transcript of [the late] Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski's statement to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee [February 1, 2007, chaired by Sen.Joe Biden] , as well as the …
(2024-12-08). Video: Pentagon "War Games". Ruebek and Churya Attack America. globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-08). Psychotronic and Electromagnetic Weapons: Remote Control of the Human Nervous System. globalresearch.ca Note to readers: please click the share buttons above | This incisive article by Mojmir Babajek predicted more than 10 years ago, what is happening today, namely the development of informational weapons and the remote control of the human brain. | It …
(2024-12-08). Is World War III About to Start or Has It Already? globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-08). The Smoking Gun: Who Started the War? Was It Russia or Was It US-NATO? NATO Confirms That the Ukraine "War Started in 2014" globalresearch.ca [First published on August 27, 2023. Slight change in the title of the article.] | Author's Update: | A NATO Summit Meeting in Montreal: | The smoking gun: Who Started the War. Was it Russia or US-NATO? | The answer comes from the Horse's …
(2024-12-08). 83 Years of Lies: President Franklin Roosevelt Told Public Pearl Harbor Was a Surprise Attack—However There Is Considerable Evidence Demonstrating Government Foreknowledge. globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-08). From the classroom to the courtroom: The journey of Bangladesh law students advocating for international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). Syria: ICRC is calling for safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org The following quote is from ICRC's head of delegation in Syria Stephan Sakalian on the humanitarian situation:…
(2024-12-08). Syria: ICRC calls on safe humanitarian access and protection of civilians. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). Afghanistan: Helping a record number of children with cerebral palsy. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-08). OEWG: ICRC Statement on Threats. 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…
(2024-12-08). Biden administration announces new $1bn military aid for Ukraine. presstv.ir The Pentagon chief has announced a new $1bn military aid package for Ukraine, adding to the United States' ongoing efforts to support Kiev amid its protracted conflict with Russia in the waning days of President Joe Biden's administration.
(2024-12-08). Reuters: Syrian Army Command Says Assad's Rule Has Ended. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-08). Arab states, peace talk guarantors warn against Syria's 'slipping into chaos, terrorism'. presstv.ir Major Arab states and peace talk guarantors warn against Syria's decline into "chaos and terrorism."
(2024-12-08). Russia: Stop the criminal prosecution of Zarema Musayeva. fidh.org
(2024-12-08). Well, Arab Militaries… smoothiex12.blogspot.com I want to remind AGAIN about the article by Colonel Atkine ⚪
(2024-12-08). Brief reflections on the long period of socialist orientation of the Syrian Arab Republic, 1971 — 2024. unitedworldint.com
(2024-12-08). Brief reflections on the long period of socialist orientation of the Syrian Arab Republic, 1971 — 2024. uwidata.com By Davide Rossi The history of Syria for over half a century has been marked by a clear socialist orientation and in its first twenty years, also of strong cooperation and collaboration with the Soviet Union. This went to the point that Muhammad Ahmed Faris was the first Arab cosmonaut, participating in the Intercosmos space …
(2024-12-08). Air strike on Khartoum mosque kills 7: Sudan lawyers' group. newarab.com 
A Sudanese military air strike on a north Khartoum mosque killed seven civilians on Friday, pro-democracy lawyers said, Friday's attack occurred on a mosque in Khartoum North, also known as Bahri, which has been under near-total control of the paramilitary
(2024-12-08). US Supreme Court to weigh bid to sue Palestinian authorities. newarab.com 
(2024-12-08). Judiciary silent on fate of three female Judges. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has remained tight-lipped on three female Judges who are embroiled in different issues in and outside the country. The three Judges include Supreme Court Lady Justice Esther Kisaakye who fled the country over what her lawyers at KBW Advocates said were threats to her life. Her troubles began …
(2024-12-08). A measure of genuine fear of Allah connected to establishing justice. salaficentre.com In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. Allah [The Most High] said: ŸäŸéŸÄŸ∞Ÿìÿ£ŸéŸäŸëŸè€ÅŸéÿß Ÿ±ŸÑŸëŸéÿ∞ŸêŸäŸÜŸé ÿ°Ÿéÿߟ֟éŸÜŸèŸàÿßŸí ŸÉŸèŸàŸÜŸèŸàÿߟ&iacu…
(2024-12-08). Swift Rebel Advance Topples Assad Regime. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-08). No, Vox, Measuring Burps and Farts Will Not Save the Planet. wattsupwiththat.com
(2024-12-08). In Italia cresce l'odio per l'Occidente, mentre l'economia crolla a picco. strategic-culture.su L'opinione pubblico in Italia sta peggiorando, cosਠcome lo stato dell'economia del paese. Cosa succederà dopo? | Segue nostro Non c'è niente da ridere | Ci ha pensato
(2024-12-08). Tragic Fratricide: Police Personnel Found Dead in Udhampur. devdiscourse.com In a distressing incident, two police personnel were discovered dead with bullet injuries in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Sunday morning. Authorities suspect it could be a case of fratricide.
(2024-12-08). Foiled Abductions & Arms Seizure: A Militant's Arrest in Manipur. devdiscourse.com Manipur Police successfully disrupted an abduction attempt in Imphal's Thangal Bazaar, detaining a militant linked to the Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibangnganba). Two individuals were rescued in the operation, highlighting the effective response of local forces.
(2024-12-08). Political Turmoil in South Korea: Arrest of Former Defense Minister Shakes Nation. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic turn of events, South Korean politics have been upended following the arrest of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. His arrest stems from his alleged role in President Yoon Suk Yeol's controversial declaration of martial law, which was swiftly retracted amid a political maelstrom.
(2024-12-08). Australian Duo Dominates: Voll and Perry's Centuries Shine. devdiscourse.com In an exhilarating display of cricket, Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry powered Australia's innings, both hitting remarkable centuries against India in the second women's ODI.
(2024-12-08). Notre Dame Cathedral: A Beacon Reborn. devdiscourse.com The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris will hold its first Mass since the 2019 fire on Sunday, marking not just a religious event but a symbol of Parisian resilience. The revival of this iconic landmark signifies a return to spiritual roots for Catholics and a cultural rebirth for the world.
(2024-12-08). PTI's Legal Battle: FIR Against Government after Protest Crackdown. devdiscourse.com Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced its intention to file a First Information Report (FIR) against the federal government following a protest in Islamabad on November 26, as reported by The Express Tribune. The decision was made during a core committee meeting where discussions on launching a civil disobedience movement took place, according to sources.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Army Vows Operations Amid Escalating Clashes. devdiscourse.com The Syrian army announced on Friday that its military operations are ongoing against 'terrorist groups' in the rural areas of Hama, Homs, and Deraa. These regions have experienced increasing clashes in recent days.
(2024-12-08). Syrian Army Intensifies Offensive Amid Rebel Claims. devdiscourse.com The Syrian army announced that its forces are continuing military operations in the regions of Hama, Homs, and Deraa, areas recently stirred by intensified clashes.
(2024-12-08). Unveiling the Primate Connection: How Social Knowledge Shapes Communication. devdiscourse.com In an intriguing study, researchers have delved into how humans and other primates like apes handle social dynamics by utilizing eye-tracking technology. The study showed similar patterns in identifying agents and patients, pointing toward shared cognitive skills in humans and primates.
(2024-12-08). Australia's Innings Underway: McSweeney and Khawaja Start Strong. devdiscourse.com Australia has commenced its second innings in a cricket match, with batsmen Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja holding strong at the crease. McSweeney and Khawaja have put up an unbeaten partnership, contributing to a score of 19 runs.
(2024-12-08). Saudi Arabia launch world's first date-based drink, 'Milaf Cola'. newarab.com 
(2024-12-08). Yemen can't wait 'forever' for peace roadmap, UN envoy says. newarab.com 
Hans Grundberg insisted it was "still possible" to solve the conflict in impoverished Yemen, where Iran-backed
(2024-12-08). Urdu School Teacher attacked by students in Andhra, dies. ummid.com A teacher at the Zilla Parishad Urdu High School at Kothapalle village of Rayachoti Mandal in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh Wednesday December 04, 2024 died after he was allegedly assaulted by students in classroom.
(2024-12-08). Acer Unpacks Nitro Intel 'Battlemage' Graphics Cards. ummid.com Hours after Intel launched Arc B-Series GPUs codenamed Battlemage Tuesday, Acer added in its gaming lineup new Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB and Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12 GB graphics cards.
(2024-12-08). Ronaldo 'genuinely' wishes to embrace Islam: Ex-Teammate. ummid.com Cristiano Ronaldo, ace footballer currently playing for Al Nassr FC of Saudi Arabia, wishes to convert to Islam, his former teammate, Waleed Abdullah, claimed in a live TV show.
(2024-12-08). Developed: Flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties. ummid.com A team of interdisciplinary scientists from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering under the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed flexible fibres with self-healing, light-emitting and magnetic properties.
(2024-12-08). Fact Check: Indonesian Umrah pilgrims claimed as Hindus in Makkah in viral video. ummid.com Fact check of a viral video showing worshippers in saffron clothes in Holy Kaaba, Makkah circulated as Hindus from India, reveals it is actually of Muslim pilgrims from Indonesia.
(2024-12-08). 25 mn and counting… Bluesky on way to replace Twitter aka X. ummid.com The exodus of social media users from X, originally launched as Twitter, to Bluesky has gain further momentum as the new platform added over 5 million new users in two weeks.
(2024-12-08). Fact Check: Claim that Saudi Arabia plans to suspend oil export to India is false. ummid.com Claims made in various social media posts that Saudi Arabia is considering to suspend oil exports to India is false, as per the fact check analysis done by ummid.com.
(2024-12-08). 3 knocked dead in Kibuku. independent.co.ug 
Kibuku, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three people have been knocked dead in Kibuku District. The crash occurred on Sunday along the Mbale Tirinyi-Iganga highway. According to Moses Kityo Mwanga, the Police Commander of Bukedi North, the three who were on a motorcycle number UFU 120U and going to Iganga side from Kibuku were knocked by …
(2024-12-08). Arsenal have revenge on their mind against Fulham today. independent.co.ug 
London, UK | ARSENAL.COM | With four successive wins under their belt, Arsenal look to keep the feel-good factor going at Fulham on Sunday (2pm UK), as they aim to avenge our New Year's Eve defeat on our last visit to Craven Cottage. That was the only time in the last 12 meetings that the …
(2024-12-08). Butabika admits 10,300 patients, majority teens. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Butabika Mental Psychiatric Hospital has expressed concern about the increase in the number of people living with mental illness. According to Dr Juliet Nakku, the Executive Director at Butabika Mental Hospital, the most affected patients are now children and youth below the age of 17 years. She …
(2024-12-08). IFAD: Scaling up agricultural financing with private sector. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) convened a high-level workshop on alternative financing for agricultural development, spotlighting innovative approaches to scaling private sector engagement. Held under the theme "Scaling Up Engagements with the Private Sector through the Yield Uganda Investment Fund Model," the workshop brought together stakeholders from the …
(2024-12-08). Mbale city acting CEO interdicted for misusing govt vehicle. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Acting Education Officer Linus Nasimiyu has been interdicted. Nasimiyu was interdicted by the Town Clerk Ambrose Ochen over allegations of misusing a government vehicle. James Kutosi the Mbale City Public Relations Officer confirmed the Interdiction saying that Nasimiyu is under Interdiction as investigations goes on. He says that once investigations …
(2024-12-08). South Rwenzori Diocese ordains 5 priests, 3 deacons. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | South Rwenzori Diocese has ordained five priests and three reverend deacons. The newly ordained priests and deacons took their vows at St. Paul Cathedral in Kasese municipality led by the South Rwenzori, Nason Baluku. Those ordained into priesthood are, Rev. Joseph Jamada Bwambale Rev. Simon Bwambale, Rev. James Bamuhayira, Rev. Zadoki Mbusa, and …
(2024-12-08). The Assad Regime Has Fallen, Claims Swirl Around Possible Crash Of His Escape Jet. twz.com 
Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad boarded a plane to leave the country on Saturday, according to several media reports. His exit comes 12 days after
(2024-12-08). Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men. pressenza.com 
Manila Symphony Orchestra and MSO Chorale presented the Majesty of Christmas: | December 5, 2024. An evening of yuletide music that resonated, reverberated, and enchanted the audience with the spirit of Christmas. Yes, the Christmas spirit filled the air with songs, melodies, and music, full of renewed hope, joy, and renewal. | The venue. St Micheal, the Archangel Church. Under the baton of Maestro Marlon Chen, together with Solo Violinist Alessio Benvenuti, Tenor Soloist Malvin Macasaet, Baritenor Soloist Ruzzel Clemeno, Soprano Angeli Benipayo, and the 16-member MSO Chorale, a careful selection of yul…
(2024-12-08). Soldiers Abduct an Injured Palestinian From a Medical Center Near Ramallah. imemc.org 
Israeli forces abducted an injured Palestinian man, on Saturday, after invading a medical center in Silwad town, northeast of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces invaded the Silwad Emergency Center, on Saturday afternoon, and abducted the young man, Musa Faraj, in his twenties, who receiving treatment for inhalation …
(2024-12-08). Russia remains open to dialogue: FM. ecns.cn Russia does not believe that the settlement of the Ukraine crisis is in the hands of Moscow and Washington alone, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in his latest interview with U.S. journalist Tucker Carlson, reaffirming that Russia remains open to dialogue.
(2024-12-08). Insights | Singapore's Ambassador-at-Large: Singapore and China can cooperate in coping with aging population. ecns.cn "Countries elsewhere are reacting to your productive forces and rapid development. There are many things where we can work together on, aging population, digital economy, green economy,"
(2024-12-08). China Weekly (Dec. 2-6). ecns.cn To date, China has 44 items inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, ranking first in the world.
(2024-12-08). Three Chinese items added to UNESCO heritage list. ecns.cn China's dedicated efforts have revitalized and safeguarded three endangered cultural treasures, leading to their inclusion on the UNESCO-endorsed Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
(2024-12-08). Attempt to contain China with Taiwan question leads nowhere. ecns.cn China said on Friday that attempts to solicit support from the United States for "Taiwan independence" or use the Taiwan question to contain China will lead nowhere, reiterating its firm resolve and ability to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
(2024-12-08). China calls for shared global growth. ecns.cn China has unveiled an annual report, analyzing major obstacles for global development, and calling for joint efforts to overcome them and promote shared and sustainable development in a world filled with turbulence and changes.
(2024-12-08). China condemns Taiwan for cyber bullying university students. ecns.cn The Taiwan-based Ma Ying-jeou Culture and Education Foundation invited a delegation, comprising 40 mainland students and teachers, to visit the island. The delegation departed on Thursday after concluding a nine-day trip.
(2024-12-08). Winter tourism heats up as weather cools. ecns.cn Winter winds have swept through the northern reaches of China, but tourists' enthusiasm for travel to the country's coldest places is heating up.
(2024-12-08). How do China and Chinese nations look like through foreign experts' eyes. ecns.cn A parallel forum titled "Understanding the Chinese Nation: Unity in Diversity for Common Development" was held on Wednesday during the 8th Understanding China Conference in Guangzhou, South China's GuangdongProvince.
(2024-12-07). Comicomment: Manila risks itself as a U.S. pawn in the South China Sea. ecns.cn The Philippines deployed coast guard vessels, official ships and fishing boats to intrude into Chinese territorial waters around Huangyan Dao on Dec. 4. Under the pretext of protecting fishing activities, the Philippine has actually engaged in infringement and provocation.
(2024-12-08). Chinese Americans laud festival recognition. ecns.cn The news that Spring Festival was officially recognized by UNESCO on Wednesday has generated an outpouring of pride across Chinese American communities in the United States.
(2024-12-08). Century-old Sichuan teahouse wins UNESCO award. ecns.cn The Guanyin Hall Teahouse Conservation Project in the Shuangliu district of Chengdu, Sichuan province, was granted an Award of Merit at the 2024 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation on Dec 6.
(2024-12-08). Trump's tariffs signal 'shift to unilateralism'. ecns.cn U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's recent announcement that he would raise tariffs on Canada and Mexico over border security may have surprised the leaders of those countries, according to experts.
(2024-12-08). HIV patient info to be kept confidential. ecns.cn Health authorities in Hubei province have urged HIV-designated hospitals to ensure the privacy of HIV-infected people after some general hospitals allegedly declined to treat them after knowing about their status through the patient test results sharing system.
(2024-12-08). Railway connecting key airports set to open. ecns.cn Shanghai's first airport link railway connecting the major international aviation hubs of Pudong and Hongqiao is set to begin official operations within this year, reducing travel time between the airports to just 40 minutes.
(2024-12-08). Juan Cole: Why Iran can't Stand up for the al-Assad Government and Russia isn't Offering Air Support. scheerpost.com 
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The strategic situation in Syria is dire for the Baathist government of Bashar al-Assad. Typically in military history, if an invader takes the capital of the other country, it secures its victory. Damascus is the prize. Damascus has an Achilles heel. It is landlocked, …
(2024-12-08). Larijani meets Assad, conveys Iran's support for Syria against militants: Informed source. presstv.ir Ali Larijani, an advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus to convey Iran's support for his government.
(2024-12-08). Assad has not left Damascus, says Syrian presidency. presstv.ir The Syrian presidency has emphatically dismissed rumours that the Arab nation's leader Bashar al-Assad had left the country, stressing he is performing his national and constitutional duties from his office.
(2024-12-08). Children among 26 killed in Israeli bombing of Gaza's Nuseirat camp. presstv.ir Gaza's Civil defense agency said that the airstrike "damaged multiple neighboring houses" in the camp in Central Gaza.
(2024-12-08). 4 Israelis injured, 1 seriously, during 'car-ramming operation' in S West Bank. presstv.ir A reported car-ramming operation near the city of al-Khalil (Hebron) in the south of the occupied West Bank injures four Israelis, one of them seriously.
(2024-12-08). Zionist captive to Netanyahu: We die a thousand times every day. presstv.ir Zionist captive denounces the Israeli prime minister for his insistence on refusing to bring an end to Tel Aviv's genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-08). CAIR Calls on AMA to Condemn Latest Israeli Massacre of Medical Personnel at Gaza Hospital. indybay.org The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the American Medical Association (AMA) to condemn the latest Israeli massacre of medical personnel in Gaza.
(2024-12-08). Chorus Calling it Genocide Grows. indybay.org More than a year into Israel's assault on Gaza, Amnesty International joined those who have been calling it the crime of genocide against the Palestinian population.
(2024-12-08). Climate Change Weekly # 527: Climategate Revisited: 15th Anniversary of Climate Hoax Exposure. wattsupwiththat.com This month marks the 15th anniversary of "Climategate"—the release of thousands of emails among climate scientists showing them behaving very badly. The scientists colluded, and still are colluding, to create the perception of a manmade climate crisis, based on their preconceptions about the way the world works, backed by computer model projections—computer models they helped build, inputting their assumptions about what affects global temperatures, an instance of confirmation bias, circular reasoning, or both. By contrast, real-world experience, demonstrated in measured data and trends, shows no cris…
(2024-12-08). Sen. Padilla "Jailed" for Crimes Against Humanity. indybay.org Protest action in front of Sen. Padilla's Bush Street office, met by police and barricades…
(2024-12-08). How the Trump Administration Can Make Nuclear Energy Popular With Women. wattsupwiththat.com When people think about the incoming Trump-Vance administration's plans to unleash domestic energy production, they likely start with oil and gas drilling, and policies governing fracking and clean coal. Yet nuclear energy has a critical role to play in expanding our domestic energy resources, while also protecting the environment. We shouldn't let antiquated misperceptions about nuclear production stand in the way.
(2024-12-08). Iran FM, Hamas Political Council head discuss Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister and top Hamas Political Council officials discuss the establishment of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-08). Sunday 12/8: Vigil 4 Gaza. indybay.org 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto | Intersection Embarcadero and El Camino | near Town and Country Village (shopping area)…
(2024-12-08). Propaganda by Graffiti. indybay.org Train car painted in celebration of United Healthcare assassin…
(2024-12-08). Reuters: Syrian Army Command Says Assad's Rule Has Ended. news.antiwar.com The Islamists' offensive across western Syria has accelerated substantially in the past few days, and now Reuters is reporting that the Syrian Army Command is telling officers that the era of President Bashar al-Assad's rule has ended. The apparent regime change is the culmination of just two weeks of offensives by the Islamist Hayat Tahrir …
(2024-12-08). Iran rejects reports of embassy evacuation in Syria amid insurgency. presstv.ir The Iranian Foreign Ministry has dismissed reports of the evacuation of the Islamic Republic's Embassy staff in Syria.
(2024-12-08). Saturday 12/21: Santa Cruz Homeless Memorial. indybay.org The Town Clock, Water and Pacific, Santa Cruz…
(2024-12-08). AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROTECTS INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE C.I.A. CIA ABUSES. indybay.org AN ORGANIZATION PROTECTS INNOCENT AMERICANS FROM THE CIA…
(2024-12-08). Yoon Out NOW! Solidarity Rally for Korean Workers & People at SF Korean Consulate. indybay.org
(2024-12-08). Saturday 12/14: UFCLP Panel on Immigration, War, Imperialism & Deportations. indybay.org Invite Link | us02web.zoom.us/j/89595930421…
(2024-12-08). 'Not Mandate of People': Maharashtra Opp Boycott Oath Taking Ceremony. ummid.com The opposition parties in Maharashtra Saturday December 07, 2024 boycotted the oath taking ceremony of the newly elected MLAs.
(2024-12-08). Samsung rolls-out Android 15 based One UI 7 beta on Galaxy S24 series. ummid.com Tech giant Samsung Thursday December 05, 2024 launched its Android 15 based 'One UI 7' open beta programme which will be available on the Galaxy S24 series (Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra).
(2024-12-08). Tanques israelíes entran en Siria desde los Altos del Golán, según reportes. cubadebate.cu Tanques de las Fuerzas de Defensa de Israel (FDI) han cruzado la frontera con Siria desde los Altos del Golán, informan medios locales. Las fuerzas israelíes se adentraron en la zona de Quneitra y lanzaron proyectiles de artillería para "impedir que elementos hostiles se acerquen a la frontera", reporta N12. Las FDI aún no han hecho comentarios oficiales.
(2024-12-08). Autosuficiencia energética: øUtopía o necesidad? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Ante el déficit de la generación de combustibles, también de electricidad, escuchamos hace tiempo sobre el tema de la autosuficiencia energética; la necesidad de que con nuestros propios recursos, con nuestro propio petróleo, el gas y las fuentes renovables de energía podamos sostener a nuestro país. øEs realmente este el camino, se podrá lograr o es una utopía? Cubadebate comparte la trascripción del programa.
(2024-12-08). Así queda la clasificación de La Liga tras la victoria del Real Madrid en Montilivi. cubadebate.cu La pelea por el liderato de La Liga vuelve a estar que arde. Si hace unos días el Baràßa ganaba en Son Moix ante el Mallorca y Real Madrid perdía en San Mamés ante el Athletic Club, ahora los de Ancelotti han recuperado terreno tras ganar al Girona y aprovechar el empate de los azulgranas ante el Betis.
(2024-12-08). Notre Dame saluda nuevamente al mundo en su reapertura cinco años después del incendio. cubadebate.cu Dignatarios de todo el mundo han acudido este viernes a París para celebrar la reapertura de la catedral de Notre Dame, cinco años y siete meses después de una gran obra de restauración tras el incendio de 2019 y en la que han participado cerca de 2 000 trabajadores y 250 empresas.
(2024-12-08). Grupos armados opositores declaran la toma de Damasco y afirman tener el control de Siria. cubadebate.cu Grupos armados penetraron hoy en la capital siria donde se escuchan estampidos de disparos y explosiones en los barrios residenciales y de las embajadas, según testigos. Reportes de esas fuentes aseguran que el presidente Bashar al Assad abandonó el país. El primer ministro de la nación árabe anunció que está dispuesto a entregar el poder pacíficamente.
(2024-12-08). Cuba avanza a final de Copa del Caribe sub-15 de béisbol. cubadebate.cu La selección cubana noqueó hoy 10×0 a Islas Vírgenes Estadounidenses en cinco innings y se convirtió en el primer clasificado para la final de la Copa del Caribe sub 15 años de béisbol con sede en Nassau, Bahamas. La tropa del mentor holguinero Walmer Urrutia apenas pegó cinco jits, pero supo aprovechar la pésima defensa rival.
(2024-12-07). Day 428 in Gaza: 30+ Palestinians Killed in Israeli Airstrikes. imemc.org 
On Saturday, day 428 of Israel's ongoing aggression against the entire civilian population of 2.2 million people in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli assault on civilians continued.
The following remarks by Palestinian-American writer and activist Susan Abulhawa were delivered during a debate sponsored by the Oxford Union, Nov. 28, 2024, on the motion: "This house believes Israel is an apartheid state responsible for genocide." The motion was carried by an overwhelming majority of 278-59. Most members of . . . | 
On Friday, Day 427 of the relentless military onslaught against the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces carried out several massacres in the northern and central parts of the besieged and destroyed coastal enclave. On Friday morning, Israeli forces carried out a series of airstrikes on a residential area, targeting buildings and houses near the Kamal Adwan …
The two sides intend to strengthen ties in international exchange and joint studies…
Russian Foreign Minister The United States and its allies "must understand that we would be ready to use any means not to allow them to succeed in what they call strategic defeat of Russia," Lavrov said in an interview with US media personality Tucker Carlson. | Two weeks ago, Russia fired its new…
The world must take action following a "The report issued by Amnesty International, which confirmed that the Zionist enemy is deliberately committing genocide against the Palestinians, is a new message to the international community," the Palestinian group said in a statement. | Hamas, which is battlin…
As scenes of Israel's forced But despite the occupation's atrocious acts to starve and oppress Palestinians, their resilience remains, and with the little aid they do receive, they ensure they make the most of it. Take 10-year-old 
For Zeinab Ali Youssef, the Within minutes of the 
MOROTO, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni launched the fifth phase of construction of the National Data Transmission Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) in Moroto, northeastern Uganda, in efforts to promote digital transformation in the east African country. The project, financed by the Import-Export Bank (EXIM) of China and implemented by Chinese tech giant Huawei, …
The Israeli forces forced The agency also reported that Isra…
History is full of remarkable yet forgotten women whose stories have yet to be told. | One such case is the late Palestinian artist and designer "Generally, artists at the time created art to sell, but she never created art to sell. She created art to anchor her Palestinianness" | Nearly three decades after Nahil Bishara's passing, her grandchildren are read…
Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran's Iran conducted the launch using its Simorgh program, a satellite-carrying rocket that had previously 
The costs and consequences of American primacy on a continent that gave birth to the modern world THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | By 1900, there was no part of this planet that was not directly (or somewhat indirectly) ruled from a European capital — London, Paris, The Hague, Berlin, Rome, Brussels, Madrid and Lisbon. Yet …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is in a wait-and-see mode ahead of Donald Trump's assumption of the US presidency next month. While Uganda's trade with the US is minimal compared to global trade, the country has interests like worker's remittances, and cash inflows in the form of development aid, among others. As the Bank …
How far can Biden's Africa commitments go? LUANDA, Angola | COMMENT — Xinhua | Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden visited oil-rich Angola from Monday to Wednesday, fulfilling a two-year-old promise to visit Africa, just as his term draws to a close. The trip marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has traveled to sub-Saharan Africa …
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security has banned the traditional Imbalu dance popularly known as Kadodi in Mbale City. Asumin Nasike, the Mbale City Commissioner, announced the ban on Thursday. She said the ban stemmed from the increased number of crimes committed by the Kadodi dancers. She cited an incident in which Kadodi dancers stole …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has ordered Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA to compensate Rebecca Mayanja Nalule with 35 million Shillings. Nalule was injured after falling into an open manhole along Jinja Road in Kampala about five years ago. According to the decision issued on Friday by the Civil Division …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A fourth air operator, Kush Air Limited has been licensed to ply the Entebbe — Juba route. The 90-seater Das 8 Q 400 Aircraft touched down at 1: 00 pm on Friday with several South Sudanese officials and company executives. The South Sudan-registered company will initially operate three flights every week …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has asked the government to strengthen the mainstreaming of culture in the different academic programmes and curricula right from primary schools to tertiary institutions. Speaking at the 13th Annual Youth Cultural Heritage Awarding Ceremony at the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board grounds in Mengo, Fredrick …
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The East Africa MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy in Nairobi this year graduated another cohort of talented film and TV professionals from the industry-leading training institution. The MTF Academy offers multi-disciplinary training programmes to develop the next generation of African storytellers. Every year, classes of students graduate from MTF …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda, the company behind the distribution and marketing of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has joined hands with Room to Read, a global nonprofit organisation focused on eliminating illiteracy and promoting gender equality. This strategic partnership aims to enhance educational opportunities for schoolchildren across Uganda by improving access to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Energy Credit Capitalisation Company (UECCC) has officially launched its Results-Based Financing/Price Subsidy (RBF) Programme as part of the Electricity Access Scale-up Project (EASP). The launch, which took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at Kiboga District Administration Grounds, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There are mixed reactions among the supporters of the Democratic Party and National Unity Platform to Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga's announcement to form a new pressure group. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a controversial 500 million Shillings service award from …
The U.S. foreign military sales or FMS are expected to reach $100 billion by the end of 2024, far surpassing the total amounts raised in each of the previous three years. Much of this surge is a result of weapons flowing to Ukraine and Israel where conflicts have claimed the lives of tens of thousands. | As the world's top exporter of arms, how is the U.S. shaping conflicts around the world and what are the repercussions? | Joining the discussion: | Michael Maloof is a Former Senior Pentagon Strategic Analyst.‚‚‚‚‚…
The US spent billions over years arming and training militants in Syria, many linked to Al-Qaeda and ISIS. The extremist "rebels" who took over Aleppo (and rule Idlib) told the Israeli media they "love Israel".
Philadelphia December 9 will mark the 43rd year of unjust incarceration for U.S. political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. Demonstrations, teach-ins and other events will be held in several U.S. cities and in Mexico City, Berlin and Paris. In Philadelphia, a teach-in on political prisoners and dismantling the prison industrial complex will . . . | 
Papà Joe ha perdonato il figlio Hunter, il Natale è salvo. | Segue nostro Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
By Lallan Schoenstein This article was published Nov. 30, 2024, by Struggle for Socialism/La lucha por el socialismo. (
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On a hot morning in July, Ray Apy stood in a vacant lot in upstate New York and pointed to the mowed grass, explaining what he wanted to build there: a pilot plant to convert waste into something useful. He tipped the contents of a small glass jar into his cupped palm, revealing tiny black pellets the size of peppercorns. | The pellets were a substance called biochar. It's created by heating organic matter — any substance originating from plants, animals, or other organisms — at high temperatures in the absence of oxygen. This turns it into a charcoal-like substance that can be sold as an additive…
RAMALLAH, December 5, 2024 (WAFA) — The Prisoners' and Ex-Prisoners' Affairs Commission and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society (PPS) have confirmed the death of Palestinian detainee Alaa Marwan Hamza Mahlawi, 42, from Gaza, in Israeli custody. Mahlawi had been incarcerated since December 21, 2023. According to his family, he did not suffer from any chronic illnesses …
The first thing that must be understood about nuclear war is that it is not war. —John Somerville By Lena Herzog The last days in the bunker were filled with tedium of a crammed space, loud recriminations, drunken parties … above all, the minds of the occupants of the Fàºhrer's Berlin underground hiding were said …
The Alsayed brothers lost their mother in the first bombing. They thought the White House could help save the survivors.
Thousands of Amazon workers went on strike in over 20 countries on Nov. 29 — so-called "Black Friday," the busiest day of the year for retail warehouse workers. The strikes and demonstrations were part of the fifth annual "Make Amazon Pay" global day of action, which has highlighted the fact . . . | 
President-elect Donald Trump is finalizing cabinet selections before the inauguration date of Jan. 20, 2025. The most recent appointments blend in with the earlier announcements of villainous warmongers, racists, sexual predators and fascist ideologues. Los Angeles protest against President-elect Donald Trump, November 2024. New cabinet announcements appear to be eclectic . . . | 
Brazil continues to solidify its position as a major player in the global energy sector…
These include green corridors featuring pedestrian-friendly paths, tree canopies, and modern road infrastructure…
Artefacts over a million years old have been discovered at the site…
Iran is capable of accommodating up to 15 million tourists annually…
The economist spoke about the development of cooperation and prospects of integration of the group's countries in the financial sphere.
More than US$12 billion has been pledged for drought resilience…
The list now includes 44 Chinese cultural elements or practices…
Hotter oceans kill plankton, upon which the entire maritime ecosystem depends. They are the meal at the base of the food chain — seas without plankton will rapidly become seas without fish and then without marine mammals. Already depleted by industrial over-fishing and immensely destructive techniques like trawling the sea floor (now fortunately banned in 
Back in 2000, I wrote a piece for California Wild about the prospects for wolf restoration in the state. At that time, there had not been any wolves reported in the Golden State in decades. Nevertheless, I felt the state could easily support a wolf population. In my article, I pretended that it was 2020, 
"Y'know, it's not that I object to your being a bastard, don't get me wrong there. It's your being such a stupid bastard that I object to." — President Art Hockstader Gore Vidal's "The Best Man" In 2016, John Podesta, as conflicted and duplicitous a hack as ever befouled the most pestilential corridor of Tammany, strode 
The ongoing war and genocide in Gaza is unprecedented. Nothing that Israel and its supporters can say or do will avoid the historical accountability of the extermination of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. The above assertion is critical, both for ending the Israeli occupation of Palestine and achieving Palestinian freedom. This is why. 
April 6, 1955, was a perfect spring day in Los Angeles. Downtown, the skies were unusually smog-free as Lauren B. Hitchcock, president of the Air Pollution Foundation, made his way up the marble steps of the city's exclusive California Club for a meeting with some of the West Coast's most powerful businessmen. Waiting inside the 
Climate change has become a dollars and cents issue, especially for U.S. homeowners. It's no longer easily ignored or brushed away as a 'hoax." Only a fool would suggest that to an American homeowner. Anybody who owns real estate knows how brutal climate change truly is. According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank/Minneapolis: 
In politics denial eventually leads to a harsh reckoning. For the labor movement Trump's re-election may have finally shattered decades of illusion that unions had in the Democrats, who lost by running a campaign that ignored working class issues. The realization is sinking in that labor is politically homeless, but what to do about it 
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The nations are intensifying environmental collaboration through agreements aimed at sustainable development…
The unsustainable practice of killing fish for human consumption not only harms them but countless other marine animals die as "unintended" bycatch in reckless fishing operations or lose their lives to the fishing industry's widespread ocean pollution and habitat destruction, which is damaging our ocean beyond recovery—all for the pursuit of maximum profit. Fish are 
With snow starting Wednesday evening into Friday morning, Mayor urges residents to prioritize safe travel, follow parking requirements and clear snow from sidewalks and fire hydrants. Syracuse N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh has issued a snow safety alert beginning on Wednesday evening in Syracuse, providing key reminders about plowing, sidewalk snow removal and traffic safety. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until early morning of Friday, December 6, 2024. "The timing of this winter storm will pose challenges for clearing roads ahead of Thursday morning's commute. Rest assured; our crews will work tire…
What accounts for Vice President Kamala Harris's disappointing electoral performance, especially with working-class voters? COMMENT | DANI RODRIK | As US president, Joe Biden charted a new economic path for the Democrats by siding unabashedly with the working class and introducing a wide range of industrial policies to reinvigorate manufacturing, reshore supply chains, and promote the green transition. …
There are a surprising number of animal activists who held out hope a second Donald Trump presidency would be good for nonhuman welfare or at least less damaging than a Kamala Harris White House. I often had a hard time sorting out whether these campaigners were naive, contrarian, or fundamentally conservative. In the end, it 
This article is the first of a two-part report covering Israel's practices towards Palestinians over the past year – showcasing a broader campaign of ethnic cleansing which transcends the war on Gaza and the use of lethal weapons such as airstrikes, shelling, and drone warfare | On Sunday, 1 December, 14-year-old While Israeli violence…
The family of jailed British-Egyptian political activist A number of public figures submitted the petition, signed by Abdel-Fattah's two sisters, Mona and Sanaa Seif, local news…
Amnesty International's Amnesty Israel issued a statement, carried by the Times of Israel, where it questioned Amnesty International's "operative findings". This was despite data and analysis in the investigation to back up its findings. | Amnesty Israel howev…
According to the director of the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, dozens were wounded in the attack. Palestinians and medics in the enclave have reiterated throughout Israel's war on the Strip that there are no safe areas and Israel does not respect designated safe zones.
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The source said Hezbollah, which has just come out of a devastating conflict with Israel, is eager to initiate a reconstruction plan as winter looms, often coming with heavy rain and snowfall in Lebanon. | The source…
Lebanon's US intelligence agencies assessed in recent weeks that Hezbollah, even amid 
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The controversy began on 26 November when Toufiq addressed the Moroccan parliament in regard to a meeting he had with the French interior minister Bruno Retailleau, during President Emmanuel…
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Egypt plans to float up to four military-owned companies on the The government has been under 
Nandito Badea, 19, and George Stana, 23, were arrested in Romania on Wednesday and charged with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and wounding, the Crown Prosecution Service said. | They will be extradited to Britain for trial, the prosecuting agency for England…
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It is impossible not to welcome a halt to the bloodshed in Lebanon — Israel has However, the terms of the ceasefire brokered last week more resemble a surrender: imposed by the imbalance of powers, the absence of the Lebanese state, Arab silence, and complicity with Israel…
Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inzu Ya Masaba Cultural Institution has unveiled a report detailing the impact of the recent Bulambuli district landslides. Speaking to the media on Thursday at the Inzu Ya Masaba headquarters in Malukhu, Mbale City, Vicente Waboya, the Minister of Disaster for the institution, shared key findings from the …
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | The East African Revival, born in the 1930s, transformed faith, community, and morality across the region. Its enduring call to humility and accountability remains a guiding light. Yet, in modern contexts, this legacy often collides with cultural practices that prioritise ceremony over substance. Uganda, as the heartland of the Revival, …
COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Uganda's allure, both spiritually and culturally, has been growing ever since the days of the East African Revival, and this magnetic force is not just felt within East Africa but extends well beyond its borders. Uganda's distinctive cultural and spiritual heritage, embodied in its agricultural practices and spiritual movements, presents a …
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Leader of Opposition Mathias Mpuuga is poised to announce his next political step as the 2026 general elections approach, following a fallout with Kavule based National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Mpuuga, who represents Nyendo-Mukungwe in Parliament, clashed with NUP, over leadership differences and a controversial sh500 million service award …
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel's war on Gaza will continue until achieving what he terms "total victory." Instead of critically examining Netanyahu's vague and open-ended objectives, much of the Western media and many governments frame the onslaught as self-defense, and some even normalize the genocide as a "humane" attempt to "free" 
Count on one thing: the next four years are going to be tough. If you can muster the energy for political action while Donald Trump and his minions rule Washington, it will have to be channeled in two ways: first, resisting the worst excesses of him (and his party of billionaires); and second, keeping up 
Back in 2005, Ray Kurzweil announced to the world that we humans were hurtling toward the technological Singularity and that, in the two generations left in the current paradigm, we had best prepare for the merge with smart machines. He even wrote a book (The Singularity is Near) describing the brazen new future and detailing 
In a text she sent me about a week ago, in the aftermath of our disastrous yet regrettably predictable election result, a dear friend of mine lamented that "the whole state of the world doesn't allow for us to be happy." And on the face of it, she's not wrong. For most of the Biden 
It appears that the killer of Brian Thompson left his manifesto etched on the spent casings of the bullets used to gun down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside the Midtown Hilton just down the block from Rockefeller Center: "Delay" and "Deny." Those two chill words might also serve as the unofficial motto of the $500 billion health industry giant, whose investors Thompson was preparing to address. 
Asia Pacific Report Amnesty International's research has found sufficient basis to conclude that Israel has committed and is continuing to commit genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, the organisation has revealed in a landmark new investigative report. The 294-page report documents how, during its military offensive launched in the wake of the deadly…