(2024-12-18). One year of denouncing the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. fidh.org One year ago, the elected representatives of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), voted on a resolution describing as genocide the crimes committed by the State of Israel against the Palestinian people in Gaza. As evidence of the crimes keeps accumulating, the Israeli authorities continue to encourage and organise this genocide. Those responsible must be brought to justice. FIDH condemns the absence of a permanent ceasefire, and consequently the absence of any basic prospect (…) | – |
(2024-12-18). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-18). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-18). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2024-12-18). Ethiopia and South Africa deepen cooperation through BRICS partnership. tvbrics.com 
Plans are underway for future discussions at the management board level…
(2024-12-18). Isabel dos Santos: From Africa's richest woman to 'dirty money' probe. aljazeera.com Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.
(2024-12-18). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-18). South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference. icrc.org Convening State armed forces to create "international guidelines for identifying military personnel and preventing them from going missing"
(2024-12-18). Two more drug traffickers arrested at OR Tambo International Airport. sanews.gov.za Two more drug traffickers arrested at OR Tambo International Airport | The South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested two more suspected drug traffickers at the OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng. | The arrest comes after the arrest of a suspected drug mule from Paraguay earlier this month. | In a statement issued on Monday, the SAPS said the two Brazilian drug traffickers, aged 30 and 35, were arrested shortly after landing at OR Tambo International Airport from Sà£o Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday. | "One of these traffickers was found in possession of over 4kg of cocaine in his luggage, while a med…
(2024-12-18). Work underway to construct new temporary Parliamentary home. sanews.gov.za Work underway to construct new temporary Parliamentary home | The construction of Parliament's interim home has begun in earnest with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) having conducted the official site handover for the dome installation to the contractor, in Cape Town. | | Director-General of the DPWI, Sifiso Mdakane Mdakane, conducted the official site hand over for the Dome installation to the contractor in Cape Town, on Tuesday. | | "The Dome will serve as the temporal home for Parliament for the next 24 months, whilst Parliament is being rebuilt, following the fire that gutted it…
(2024-12-18). KZN reassures public safety through collaborative initiatives. sanews.gov.za KZN reassures public safety through collaborative initiatives | The KwaZulu-Natal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public safety through collaborative initiatives and targeted strategies. | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, made the commitment during the release of the province's second quarter crime statistics for 2024/2025, on Tuesday. | The crime statistics, covering the period of July to September 2024, revealed a marginal increase of 0.1% in the 17 community reported serious crimes. | The statistics showed that 63 666 cases were reported, with 20 794 arrests made. | A total of 1 428…
(2024-12-18). SAWS warns of heavy rain. sanews.gov.za SAWS warns of heavy rain | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of heavy rain that is likely to elevate the risk of flooding over the next few days. | | "Eastern South Africa is expected to experience increased rainfall over the next week, with numerical models predicting between 70 – 150 mm of accumulated rainfall in parts of Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, the eastern Free State, eastern parts of North West, and the western and southern areas of Limpopo," SAWS said on Tuesday. | | The substantial rainfall increase is likely to raise the risk of flooding. | | As a result, the public…
(2024-12-18). SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts. sanews.gov.za SA, Mozambique find ways to mitigate disruptions at border posts | South Africa and Mozambique have agreed to enhance diplomatic channels for continuous engagement to minimise disruptions to trade and supply chains amid the ongoing post-election turmoil in the neighbouring country. | The border post's operations were temporarily suspended recently due to protests in Mozambique, which caused disruptions near the Mozambique and South African border. | In a statement released on Monday, the Border Management Authority (BMA) said the Lebombo port of entry was running smoothly as holiday movements increased. | Accord…
(2024-12-18). DPWI releases 24 State-owned properties for requests for proposals. sanews.gov.za DPWI releases 24 State-owned properties for requests for proposals | The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has released 24 state-owned properties located across South Africa for requests for proposals from public and private entities. | | The requests for proposals follow a historic memorandum of understanding (MoU) which was signed by the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, KwaZulu-Natal MEC Martin Meyer and eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba to use public assets for the public good. | | The release of the 24 properties for requests for proposal mark a shift for the d…
(2024-12-18). Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas. sanews.gov.za Joburg water supply expected to be fully restored in time for Christmas | Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has moved to assure city residents that water supply will be restored to all areas "by Christmas". | This after planned and pre-announced water infrastructure maintenance conducted over the weekend left the residents of Johannesburg without water supply for some 86 hours. | However, many households were still without water supply by Wednesday afternoon. | Addressing the media on the sidelines of a walkabout of the Honeydew Reservoir and Tower in Roodepoort on Wednesday morning, Morero said the Council was hap…
(2024-12-18). Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders' rejection of new trading hours. sanews.gov.za Concern over Limpopo Liquor Traders' rejection of new trading hours | The Central Drug Authority (CDA) has noted with concern the Limpopo Liquor Traders Association's rejection of the proposed trading hour regulations – aimed at curbing the harmful effects of alcohol abuse in the province. | The amendment to the Limpopo Liquor Act stipulates that no establishment will be allowed to sell liquor after midnight, as from 1 August 2024. | The act also now allows for the sale of liquor on Sundays. | Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism MEC, Rodgers Monama, said at the time that alcohol was a contribut…
(2024-12-18). Morocco's Rabat to host FIFA's first Africa headquarters. newarab.com 
FIFA President Under the…
(2024-12-18). Stanbic Bank appoints Mumba Kalifungwa as new CEO. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has named Mumba Kenneth Kalifungwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025, following regulatory approvals. Mumba, who succeeds Anne Juuko, brings nearly 30 years of professional experience, including over 20 years in senior roles across the banking sector in Botswana, Zambia, and Uganda. Previously …
(2024-12-18). Guatemala: Attorney General Pursues Political Prosecutions. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Guatemala's then-Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras in Guatemala City, November 26, 2024. | ©2024 JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP via Getty Images | (Washington, DC, December 18, 2024) — Guatemala's attorney general is carrying out politically motivated prosecutions against members of President Bernardo Arévalo's administration, Human Rights Watch said today. Since President Arévalo took office in January 2024, the Attorney General's Office has moved forward with criminal investigations against the Arévalo administration that appear to be based on dubious evidence. In November, a judg…
(2024-12-18). "Obey the Law": Palestinians Sue State Dept., Saying Arms Sales to Israel Violate U.S. Human Rights Law. democracynow.org 
A new lawsuit accuses the State Department of failing to ever sanction Israeli military units under the Leahy Law, which was passed in 1997 to prevent the United States from funding foreign military units credibly implicated in gross human rights violations. The case was brought by five Palestinians in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and the United States and is supported by the human rights group DAWN. Former State Department official Charles Blaha, who served as director of the human rights office tasked with implementing the Leahy Law, says there is a mountain of evidence of Israel carrying out torture, extrajudi…
(2024-12-18). Western propaganda narrative on Syria collapses like a house of cards. infobrics.org After NATO-backed terrorists took over Syria, the mainstream propaganda machine got the chance to do whatever it wants. However, they're still just as amateurish as ever (if not more). They're using the so-called "White Helmets" as a source, an organization that has been discredited long ago, specifically for its ties with US/NATO intelligence and various terrorist groups. The "hot story" now is the Sednaya prison, for which the political West claims it was a "horrifying torture chamber" used by the "evil dictator Assad".
(2024-12-18). 'Israel' Eyes Open-ended Occupation of Syrian Territory. english.almanar.com.lb It seems that the Zionist entity, whose appetite for expansionism has risen, is planning for an open-ended occupation in Syria, with Zionist officials making remarks on long-term military control of the territory seized by the occupation army just after the fall of former president Bashar Al-Assad's government in Syria. Meanwhile, the Israeli occupation military carried …
(2024-12-18). CIA director in Doha to meet Qatari PM amid talk of cease-fire deal in Gaza. haaretz.com ISRAEL: U.S. military strikes Houthi command-and-control facility in Yemen after missile fired toward Israel ‚ñ GAZA: 45,059 Palestinians killed in Strip since Oct.7, Health Ministry says ‚ñ SYRIA: U.S. officials warn Turkey's military buildup may signal imminent incursion into Syria, WSJ reports ‚ñ LEBANON: Lebanon's caretaker PM orders the reopening of the country's embassy in Damascus…
(2024-12-18). Israeli Military Attack on Gaza Hospital Puts ICU Out of Service. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli military vehicles advanced toward Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza on Wednesday, opening fire and causing a blaze that disabled the intensive care unit, the hospital director said.
(2024-12-18). Military Response to Israel Is Definite: IRGC Deputy Chief. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran will certainly carry out the True Promise III operation in retaliation for the Israeli regime's act of aggression against the country in late October, a deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said.
(2024-12-18). Video: Kamal Adwan ICU in N Gaza ablaze after 'night of horror' under Israeli attack. skwawkbox.org 
Doctors, babies, oxygen stores already attacked by Israel, now most desperately sick and wounded are targeted The intensive care unit (ICU) at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza is in flames and completely out of service after what hospital staff describe as a 'night of horror' under Israeli bombs and shells. The hospital has been …
(2024-12-18). Israeli shelling knocks out northern Gaza's sole intensive care unit. presstv.ir The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital says a large fire erupted at the intensive care unit (ICU) as a result of Israel's heavy artillery shelling near the hospital.
(2024-12-18). Kamal Adwan ICU on fire after Israeli attack. aljazeera.com The intensive care unit at Kamal Adwan Hospital caught fire after an Israeli attack on the facility.
(2024-12-18). US, UK hail murder of Russian lieutenant-general in charge of nuclear defense. wsws.org The bombing is the latest in a series of assassinations of high-ranking Russian military and political figures carried out by Ukrainian forces and marks the highest-ranking Russian military figure to have been assassinated.
(2024-12-18). What's behind the Palestinian Authority's crackdown in Jenin. newarab.com 
The silence hangs heavy in The refugee camp, situated in the northern occupied West Bank, came under siege by Palestinian Authority (PA) forces on 6 December. | Armed officials carried out a deadly raid on 14 December, killing Yazid Ja'ayseh, a commander in the
(2024-12-18). Russia detains suspect over murder of General Igor Kirillov in Moscow. aljazeera.com Investigative Committee says 29-year-old Uzbek national suspected of carrying out attack on instructions of Ukraine.
(2024-12-18). Fury vs Usyk 2: Fight time, undercard, ring walk, prize money, how to watch. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's guide to the heavyweight boxing rematch as Oleksandr Usyk defends three world titles against Tyson Fury.
(2024-12-18). Russia detains suspect over murder of General Igor Kirillov. aljazeera.com Investigative Committee says 29-year-old Uzbek national suspected of carrying out attack on instructions of Ukraine.
(2024-12-18). World's largest ore carrier starts test voyage to Brazil after refurbishment in China. ecns.cn The world's largest ore carrier, Sohar Max, will conduct its first test voyage after being refurbished with a wind propulsion system in China, heading to Tubarao Port in Brazil, according to operator and mining giant Vale on Monday.
(2024-12-18). Christmas Carnage: Netflix's Black Doves. counterpunch.org 
Crime series all boast violence, and, while some of the violence is abhorrent and gratuitous some of it is framed as necessary and justified. In the Netflix thriller, Black Doves, the good hitmen and the good hit women mostly only kill when it can't be avoided and when they have to kill to save their own
(2024-12-18). CovertAction Bulletin — Deny, Delay, Depose: The Tragedy of Health Insurance in the U.S. covertactionmagazine.com When UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4th in New York, the casings of the bullets used to kill him had "deny", "delay" and "depose" written on them. These so-called "three Ds" of the insurance industry describe how companies go out of their way to get out of paying claims…
(2024-12-18). Behind UnitedHealthcare's CEO is a larger system of Corporate rule. mronline.org 
The violence of for-profit health care's megastructure can only be overcome through collective resistance campaigns.
(2024-12-18). LIVE: US Healthcare System Got Its Start From White Supremacy + Uhuru 3 Are FREE! rumble.com
(2024-12-18). Luigi Mangione Charged With Murder as 'An Act of Terrorism' for Killing of Insurance CEO. scheerpost.com 
UnitedHealthcare logo, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0. By Eloise Goldsmith / Common Dreams Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect arrested last week in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was indicted on charges including murder in the first degree in furtherance of terrorism and murder in the second degree as an act of terrorism, the Manhattan District …
(2024-12-18). Bernie Sanders slams Congress for claiming 'no money' for housing and healthcare while approving $900 billion military budget. nationofchange.org The senator criticizes lawmakers for prioritizing the military-industrial complex over working families as the Senate advances a near $1 trillion defense budget.
(2024-12-18). Peru: Two years after the repression of protests, justice for the victims is still pending. fidh.org Today marks two years since the first death occurred during the lethal repression of the 2022 and 2023 protests in Peru. During these mobilisations, the Peruvian police and army fired bullets, pellets and tear gas, causing the death of 50 people and leaving more than 1400 people injured. These actions were marked with a clear racist bias against people from indigenous and peasant communities. There are indications that the repression was an intentional and coordinated strategy, which would (…) | – |
(2024-12-18). How billionaires have sidestepped a tax aimed at the rich. nationofchange.org Lawmakers created a new type of Medicare tax to capture the kinds of income the rich often enjoy, but a host of billionaires have managed to avoid paying it.
(2024-12-18). Cabello: Venezuela Demonstrated that its Democracy Is Participatory. orinocotribune.com The vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, highlighted the participatory features of Venezuela's democracy. | During a press conference of the National Directorate of the PSUV, Cabello stated that the people of Venezuela on Sunday carried out a "day for history" during the election of justices of the peace. | "Yesterday, Venezuela lived an extraordinary day, one of those days to remember, to go down in history, to make us feel proud of the level of our participatory and leading democracy, of our people," said Cabello. | Cabello stressed that the Venezuelan model is one…
(2024-12-18). 'From Ground Zero' of Palestine makes to Oscar Shortlist 2025. ummid.com Palestinian Director Rashid Masharawi's 'From Ground Zero', has been officially shortlisted for the Oscar 2025 under the Best International Feature Film category.
(2024-12-18). Health Insurance Companies Rake in Billions While Health Care Is Ignored. soundcloud.com On today's episode Nicole Roussell and Prof. Richard Wolff unpack the news that health insurance companies raked in $9 trillion since 2010—including $120 billion to shareholders—while denying the health care that people pay dearly for. Professor Richard Wolff is an author & co-founder of the organization Democracy at Work. You can find his work at …
(2024-12-18). Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov. gilbertdoctorow.com Russia detains suspected murderer of General Kirillov Who was really behind the atrocity? And what consequences may we may expect to improve Russian domestic security? to take revenge for this act of terror? Earlier today, Reuters reported on the arrest by Russian investigative authorities of a 29-year-old Uzbek man suspected of having carried out the …
(2024-12-18). Let's Create New Traditions That Celebrate Mutual Care for the Holidays. truthout.org Every year, I take joy in supporting the Holiday Solidarity Toy Drive organized by Moms United Against Violence and Incarceration (MUAVI). Launched in 2014, the drive began with a goal of collecting 400 toys for children of mothers incarcerated at Logan Correctional Center. The effort was an overwhelming success. MUAVI not only exceeded their goal but expanded their support to include families… |
(2024-12-18). NJ Activists Brace to Fight Trump Immigration Agenda After Setbacks Under Biden. truthout.org One month after Donald Trump was reelected president following a campaign where he promised mass deportations, The Guardian published an investigation revealing how outgoing President Joe Biden is laying the groundwork for potential expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. The report shows that during Biden's final year in office, ICE has been working to extend contracts… |
(2024-12-18). No more silent tears for the National Museum of Australia. onlineopinion.com.au Over 500,000 children experienced life in an orphanage, other institutions or foster care in the 20th century. 50,000 were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, known as the Stolen Generations.
(2024-12-18). Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and the National University Mothers of Plaza de Mayo received the Base Team of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence. pressenza.com 
The base team of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence visited the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo University (UNMA) and the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Association and was received by its rector Cristina Caamaño and the president of the association, Carmen Arias, on December 12 during their visit to the city of Buenos Aires. | By Jorge Pardés | One of the objectives of this meeting was to express support for the university in the face of the attacks faced by the national government in its advance against public education, universities and in particular against this university.
(2024-12-18). Syracuse City School District Partners with SUNY Upstate Medical University Announce $5.5 Million Federal Grant for Mental Health Services. urbancny.com 
The Syracuse City School District (SCSD) will announce a new partnership with SUNY Upstate Medical University, made possible by a $5.5 million federal grant. The initiative will provide expanded school-based mental health services and create a pipeline for training diverse, credentialed mental health professionals. Beginning in January 2025, this five-year program will establish clinics in two schools within the district, offering culturally responsive mental health care to students and families. The official announcement to unveil this partnership takes place Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Grant Middle School,…
(2024-12-18). Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity. grist.org 
As global temperatures rise from the burning of fossil fuels, researchers and policymakers have proposed solutions like installing renewable energy, replacing gasoline-powered cars with electric ones, and developing technology to suck carbon out of the air. But these policies often address climate change in isolation — without regard for other pressing issues like a decline in biodiversity, the contamination of freshwater sources, and the pollution of agricultural soils. | A
(2024-12-18). Mothers of Plaza de Mayo and the National University Mothers of Plaza de Mayo received the Base Team of the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence. pressenza.com The base team of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence visited the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo University (UNMA) and the headquarters of the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo Association and was received by its rector Cristina Caamaño and the president of the association, Carmen Arias, on December 12 during their visit to the city of Buenos Aires. | By Jorge Pardés | One of the objectives of this meeting was to express support for the university in the face of the attacks faced by the national government in its advance against public education, universities and in particular against this university.
(2024-12-18). Three Palestinian films shortlisted for 2025 Oscars. newarab.com 
Three Palestinian films have been shortlisted for the Co-produced Metafora Production – which is part of Fadaat Media group alongside The New Arab, ' The movie is an anthology of 22 short films curated by Palestinian director Rashid…
(2024-12-18). 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscar 2025 race. ummid.com India's official Oscar 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies' missed the inclusion in the list of films shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Awards.
(2024-12-18). Feds to pay $116M settlement to 103 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin Prison. indybay.org Some Of The Sexually Abused Women Incarcerated At FCI Dublin a.k.a. Rape Club, Worked At UNICOR Before The Prison Was Shut Down:…
(2024-12-18). En la mira de los diputados cubanos medidas para enfrentar eventos hidrometeorológicos y sismos (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) La Comisión Nacional de Defensa y Orden Interior de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular,reunida este martes en el Palacio de Convenciones de la Habana,recibió una información actualizada del Estado Mayor Nacional de la Defensa Civil,sobre los eventos hidrometeorológicos àìscar y Rafael que azotaron el Oriente y el Occidente del país,así como los sismos que afectaron a las provincias de Granma y Santiago de Cuba.
(2024-12-18). Presidente de la Asamblea Nacional resalta voluntad política y empeño de Cuba para salir adelante. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento), Esteban Lazo, resaltó este miércoles la voluntad política y el empeño de la Revolución para transformar la compleja situación que atraviesa la nación caribeña.
(2024-12-18). Compleja recta final para cubanos en Torneo de Ajedrez Carlos Torre. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Una serie de resultados se combinaron en la ciudad mexicana de Mérida para que los cubanos llegarán hoy sin puesto entre los posibles premiados a la despedida del Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Carlos Torre in Memóriam 2024.
(2024-12-18). Vamos a acabar con eso: Trump promete cambios drásticos en las leyes migratorias. cubadebate.cu En una entrevista a la cadena NBC News, el presidente electo de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anticipó las medidas migratorias que planea emprender en sus primeros días en el cargo, entre ellas, redobló su promesa de acabar con la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento.
(2024-12-18). Presidente Biden, saque de prisión a Simón Trinidad y déjelo regresar a Colombia. peoplesworld.org 
El presidente Biden indultó recientemente a su hijo Hunter Biden y conmutó las sentencias de 1.499 delincuentes relacionados con las drogas. El analista Charles Pierce insiste en que Biden también debería indultar a Simón Trinidad. Nos sumamos a esta petición en nombre del colombiano Ricardo Palmera, cuyo nombre de guerra es Simón Trinidad. Biden debe …
(2024-12-18). Donald Trump, Kamala Harris e la guerra nucleare. strategic-culture.su Lasciate che i popoli del mondo si occupino del nemico secondario, incarnato nell'imperialismo di Trump e nei "realisti" della sua ala di neoconservatori pragmatici. | Segue nostro Alcuni geopolitici russi hanno accolto la vittoria di Donald Trump come un'ottima notizia e potenzialmente come il segno di una svolta sulla scena mondiale che potrebbe generare risultati positivi per la Russia e il progetto multipolare. àà il caso, ad…
(2024-12-18). Cuba aplicará modificaciones en sistema cambiario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El gobierno de Cuba aplicará modificaciones en el sistema cambiario, anunció este miércoles el primer ministro Manuel Marrero, en una comparecencia ante la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
(2024-12-18). Hamas reportedly says most issues hindering Gaza truce have been resolved amid talks. haaretz.com ISRAEL: Minister Smotrich blasts emerging hostage deal, calls it 'a grave mistake' ‚ñ GAZA: IDF calls for residents of central Gaza town of Al-Bureij to evacuate to the humanitarian 'safe zone' ‚ñ SYRIA: German FM says Israeli occupation of the Golan Heights is a violation of international law ‚ñ LEBANON: Israelis entered Lebanon without security clearance, IDF confirms…
(2024-12-18). Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25. aljazeera.com Dozens of people are missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in central DRC on Fimi river.
(2024-12-18). Xi acknowledges work of outgoing Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Ho Iat Seng, the outgoing chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), expressing the central authorities' full acknowledgment of the work of Ho and the fifth-term Macao SAR government.
(2024-12-18). Uzbekistan inaugurates Central Asia's largest wind farm. plenglish.com Tashkent, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The largest wind farm in Central Asia, with a capacity of 500 megawatts, was inaugurated in the Uzbek region of Zarafshan, the multimedia channel TVBrics reported.
(2024-12-18). Creating More Jobs: National Accolades for I-81 Viaduct Project's Local Hire Initiative. urbancny.com 
New York State Department of Transportation Earns Top Honors in Transportation Research Board's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Video Competition Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a video produced by the New York State Department of Transportation touting the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project's Local Hire Initiative has been honored by the Transportation Research Board's Special Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The video, featuring testimonials from locally hired workers living near this transformative project in Central New York, was named Outstanding Video in the State DOT category for T…
(2024-12-18). The geopolitical evolution of Pentalasia. mronline.org 
The evolution of the Pentalasia has been and continues to be central in defining the Middle East and the entire geopolitical Rimland. To whom the control of Pentalasia will go, will probably go the control of the entire Rimland.
(2024-12-18). U.S., Israel, Türkiye: Hands off Syria! workers.org 
Workers World condemns the coup against the democratically elected government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the brutal takeover by Syrian "rebels," backed by the U.S., Israel and Türkiye, of Syria's capital Damascus on Dec. 9. Sept. 7, 2013, protest, New York City. Along with the liberation forces in . . . |
(2024-12-18). Byline Times just revealed that Elon Musk is already funding Nigel Farage. thecanary.co Donald Trump will once again be US president very soon. But it's not only the awfulness of the genocide-apologist elites of the Democratic Party that's to blame. The massive support Trump received from billionaire Elon Musk was also a gamechanger. And now, Elon Musk is looking to give a boost to the far right in […] | By
(2024-12-18). Democratic bill targets violent Israeli settlers in West Bank. newarab.com 
Two The legislation, introduced by Representative Summer Lee of Pennsylvania and Senator Peter Welch of Vermont, is called the Sanctions and Accountability for Non-Compliance and Transparent Investigative Oversight f…
(2024-12-18). Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Tuesday accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, while highlighting the outcomes of the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum held in Taipei.
(2024-12-18). Hamas says Gaza truce talks in Doha 'serious and positive'. newarab.com 
Hamas said talks in Qatar on Tuesday aimed at a truce and "Hamas affirms that, in light of the serious and positive discussions taking place today in Doha under the auspices of our Qatari and Egyptian brothers, reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and a prisoner exchange is possible if the occupation ceases to impose new conditions," the Palestinian group said in a statement. | Israeli officials arrived in Doha on Monday f…
(2024-12-18). Egypt and Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in industrial and mining sectors. tvbrics.com 
Egypt held a meeting between the Prime Minister and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources…
(2024-12-18). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). President Pezeshkian arrives in Egypt for D-8 summit. presstv.ir President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Egypt to attend a summit of the D-8 bloc of developing Muslim nations, which will take place on Thursday.
(2024-12-18). Liberia's parliament catches fire for second time in a week. aljazeera.com Liberia's parliament building caught fire for the second time within a week.
(2024-12-18). Headlines for December 18, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Attacks Kill Dozens of Palestinians Amid Signs of Breakthrough in Gaza Ceasefire Talks, Israeli Forces Kill Two More Palestinians in Occupied West Bank, U.N. Envoy Warns Syria's War "Has Not Ended" as Turkish-Backed Forces Challenge Kurdish Fighters, Netanyahu Vows Israeli Forces Will Remain in Syria Indefinitely, Haaretz: Israel and Saudi Arabia Reach Breakthrough in Talks to Normalize Ties, Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA's Selection of Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup, U.S. to Transfer 3 More Prisoners from Guantánamo Bay, Trump Sues Iowa Pollster and Des Moines Register for…
(2024-12-18). Netanyahu denies agreeing to Palestinian statehood in talks with Saudi Arabia. independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday that he would not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state, rejecting reports that Israel had agreed to a "path toward Palestinian statehood" as part of efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia. "Prime Minister Netanyahu has acted and continues to act against …
(2024-12-18). Saudi Arabia, Israel deny reports on normalisation breakthrough. newarab.com 
Both Israeli news site Haaretz reported on Tuesday that the normalisation deal could be linked to the potential Gaza ceasefire deal. | Citing sources familiar with the negotiations, Haaretz said the two sides agreed that Israel would give a vague commitment to a "path towards Palestinian stat…
(2024-12-18). 'Baseless': Saudi Arabia on Israel normalisation breakthrough. ummid.com Saudi Arabia has denied the reports that the Kingdom has given up its demand of establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state as pre-condition to any normalisation talks with Israel.
(2024-12-18). Why There Won't Be a Nuremberg 2.0. counterpunch.org 
In opening the Nuremberg Criminal Trial on 21st November 1945, US Prosecutor, Justice Robert Jackson, emphasised the responsibility of the victors in bringing proceedings against Nazi Germany. And the lofty reason he gave was because the wrongs which the court sought to condemn and punish were deemed "so calculated, malignant and devastating" that civilisation couldn't
(2024-12-18). One year on, Morocco quake survivors still call for help, aid. newarab.com 
(2024-12-18). House Ethics Committee Votes to Release Matt Gaetz Ethics Report. truthout.org On Wednesday, the House Ethics Committee announced that it will release its inquiry into former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz after previously deadlocking on whether or not the report should be made public. The report will be released to the public before the end of the current congressional session, after all other business is completed. That means it could be released as soon as the… |
(2024-12-18). Gharibabadi: Iran's enrichment program has no military objectives. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says the Islamic Republic's nuclear enrichment program has no military objectives.
(2024-12-18). Environmental Modification Techniques (ENMOD) and the Turkey-Syria Earthquake: Erdogan Prevails against Washington. globalresearch.ca The media categorized the initial earthquake (February 6, 2023) "as the most powerful in the region in at least a century". That is an understatement. In regards to Southern Anatolia, it is the largest earthquake in more than seven centuries.
(2024-12-18). U.S. is South Korea's problem. workers.org Koreans celebrate vote to impeach President Yoon Seok-Yeol. Seoul, Dec. 14, 2024. Since his Dec. 3 attempt to impose martial law, mass demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of people involving the most important labor unions and popular organizations from around the country came out in the streets of Seoul demanding . . . |
(2024-12-18). 10 Inequality Victories in 2024. inequality.org 
In dark times like these, shining a light on successful efforts to reverse our country's extreme inequality is more important than ever. As we looked back on 2024, we actually found plenty to celebrate. Here are 10 inspiring wins that deserve more attention. 1. Labor breakthrough in the South Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee voted …
(2024-12-18). Israeli enemy continues wiping out houses in several border towns in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Lebanon Ceasefire Monitoring Committee Fails to Stop Israeli Blatant Violations. english.almanar.com.lb The committee tasked to monitor the ceasefire in South Lebanon held on Wednesday, December 18, its second meeting at the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura town. Representatives of the Lebanese Army, US, France, UNIFIL and the Zionist enemy convened to discuss the blatant Israeli violations of the truce which took into effect on November 27. "UNIFIL …
(2024-12-18). Al-Manar reporter: Israeli enemy continues massive operation of blowing up houses in Kfarkila border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Global labor actions and the role of the working class. workers.org 
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rallies to demand South Korean President Yoon's impeachment. Many labor actions and strikes have broken out around the world in recent months, intensifying in early December. One major event that shook the world was the militant response by South Korea's largest labor union federation against . . . |
(2024-12-18). Philadelphia: Yoon's impeachment is our win! workers.org 
Marchers chant "U.S. out of Korea!" after a rally at City Hall, Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 2024. Demonstrators who gathered outside City Hall in Philadelphia on Dec. 14 for a rally celebrating the impeachment of South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol had a message to deliver: This impeachment is OUR win! . . . |
(2024-12-18). Low-altitude drone activity reported over Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyeh). english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Al-Quds Brigades: We seized a Zionist reconnaissance drone during its intelligence mission over Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-18). Iranian President Unveils Plan for Makran Coasts Development. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said arrangements have been made with the help of internationally-renowned consultants to draw up a grand plan for developing the coasts of Makran, located in southeast of the country.
(2024-12-18). The Indian Model Of Financial Multipolarity Is The Most Relevant For The Global South. pressenza.com Few can afford to be massively tariffed by the US, let alone sanctioned, and most aren't willing to burn their bridges with the US for ideological reasons at the expense of their immediate economic interests. | Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
(2024-12-18). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). A Marine Heatwave Killed 4 Million of Alaska's Murre Seabirds. pressenza.com 
Beginning in late fall 2014 and lasting into 2016, an anomalous, massive marine heatwave nicknamed "the Blob" developed off the western coast of the U.S., covering all of Alaska's coastwater and extending as far south as Southern California, raising ocean temperatures by several degrees Celsius. | By Michael Riojas | The Blob had an extreme effect on Alaska in particular. According to a
(2024-12-18). TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lane Closures Planned for Interstate 81 Northbound and Southbound in the Town of Salina, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
(2024-12-18). European Union bans Air Tanzania over safety concerns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On December 13, 2024, the European Commission added Air Tanzania to the EU Air Safety List, banning the airline from operating within European Union airspace. This decision follows the denial of Air Tanzania's Third Country Operator (TCO) authorization by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), citing significant safety deficiencies. …
(2024-12-18). Salt Journals: Tunisia's political imprisonment, told by women. newarab.com 
Yet, it achieves much more than that. | Launched in early 2018 through a series of workshops held in various locations across Tunisia, Salt Journals gathers the voices of women from different ages and occupations. While not all were experts in writing or passionate about the written word, these women shared a common…
(2024-12-18). ANTHRAX IN CATTLE CORRIDOR: Two people, 25 cows dead. independent.co.ug 
Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The authorities in Sembabule district are considering imposing a ban on the movement of livestock following a confirmed outbreak of anthrax in the area. The disease has spread in the counties of Nabitanga, Kyeera, Lwemiyaga and Ntuusi, and the infections have also spread over to human beings. Doctor Angelo …
(2024-12-18). Don Nasser gets bail in defilement case. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Socialite Nasser Nduhukire, popularly known as Don Nasser, has been granted a cash bail of sh3 million by the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court. Don Nasser was on Wednesday granted bail by the Court presided over by Judge Dr Andrew Bashaija the head of ICD after …
(2024-12-18). Magistrate numbers shoot from 100 to 586 under Chief Justice Owiny-Dollo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, has asked the Magistrates across the country to uphold the need for integrity and accountability in the administration of justice. Speaking at the Annual Registrars and Magistrates conference which kicked off on Wednesday in Kampala, Owiny-Dollo challenged the Magistrates to uphold the highest standards …
(2024-12-18). Maracha district in mass transfer of teachers. independent.co.ug 
Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha district has announced the transfer of 103 primary school teachers, 68 deputies and head teachers. Edward Andruga, the District Education Officer, says the transfers are aimed at improving the performance of learners in the schools that have for years posted poor results. According to the education department, the transfers …
(2024-12-18). EVERMAX: Oryx Energies unveils advanced additive-enriched fuel in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Oryx Energies has announced the launch of its newest fuel brand called EVERMAX in Uganda. EVERMAX is now available across all Oryx Energies retail stations in Uganda in both petrol and diesel versions, each of them providing valuable benefits. According to officials of Oryx Energies, a leading provider of high-quality …
(2024-12-18). Prisons raise alert level for Christmas and new year. independent.co.ug 
There are over 78,000 prisoners who will spend their Christmas in the cells. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All prison units and commanders across the country have been put on high alert — Standby Class One. According to the Press statement released by Frank Baine Mayanja the Spokesperson of Uganda Prison Service, the …
(2024-12-18). RUBiS Energy Uganda launches RUBiS Gas. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Energy Uganda has introduced RUBiS Gas, a new initiative aimed at providing Ugandans with a safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly cooking solution. This launch marks a significant step in promoting clean energy use across the country. Speaking at the launch, Olivier Gatera, Country Manager of RUBiS Energy Uganda, emphasized …
(2024-12-18). UCC cracks down on vulgarity in music. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Amid increasing public concern over indecency in music and public performances, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has intensified efforts to enforce regulations aimed at safeguarding the nation's moral and cultural values. In a press conference following a stakeholders' dialogue hosted by the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) on December 9, …
(2024-12-18). ULS launches crackdown on judicial misconduct. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced plans to establish an independent commission to investigate judicial misconduct and recommend reforms in response to growing concerns about corruption and unethical practices within the judiciary. Addressing members of the legal fraternity and the public at the ULS Headquarters in Kampala on …
(2024-12-18). Uganda's gold export data continues to haunt sector. independent.co.ug 
Opaqueness surrounding Uganda's gold data has not only frustrated UGEITI but also other government agencies like UBOS and URA NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Where does Uganda source the millions of dollars' worth of gold it exports annually? This question often dominates discussions involving artisanal miners, gold traders, government officials, and civil society groups. But …
(2024-12-18). Yellow fever case identified in Kasese. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kasese District has registered one case of yellow fever. Arafat Bwambale, the District Surveillance Focal Person says that the case was reported in Bukonzo County East. Bwambale emphasized the need for the public to embrace sleeping under treated mosquito nets, wearing long-sleeved clothes and closing bedrooms early in the …
(2024-12-18). Farmers in northern Uganda to get seedlings worth sh28.5bn. independent.co.ug 
UCDA's mega plan for Northern Uganda Coffee Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nursery bed operators in West Nile have been urged to invest in multiplying coffee seedlings. Uganda Coffee Development Authority-UCDA is currently urging farmers in Northern Uganda to embrace large-scale coffee growing, owing to its abundant and conducive land for the enterprise, and the …
(2024-12-18). Andrew Opio crowned 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs champ, earns ticket for Nairobi tourney. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Andrew Opio was over the weekend crowned the Men's Order of Merit winner for the 2024 Stanbic Mug of Mugs, achieving an impressive total of 756 nett points across ten tournaments. Opio's remarkable achievement sets the stage for his upcoming participation in the Finaritu Tournament at Sigona Golf Club …
(2024-12-18). Candidates for Judicial Service Commission job unite to defend ULS autonomy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 14 candidates vying for the position of Uganda Law Society (ULS) representative to the Judicial Service Commission have joined hands to defend the independence of the legal fraternity. Addressing Journalists at the Uganda Law Society Headquarters in Kampala, the candidates through a joint statement read by the Acting Chief Executive …
(2024-12-18). FIFA: Footballers Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati best in the world. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's Omedi edged out in race for Puskas goal-of-the-year award Doha, Qatar | AGENCIES | Spain's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 winner Aitana Bonmatí has been named The Best FIFA Women's Player and Brazil's Vinícius Júnior has won The Best FIFA Men's Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha, …