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2024-12-19: News Headlines

ATTAC (2024-12-19). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org

Gabisile (2024-12-19). ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights. sanews.gov.za ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights | To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations. | | The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued a warning on Monday about longer queues at the passport control points at OR Tambo International Airport due to a failure in the border management system. | | ACSA reported that the unresponsiveness of the Border Management Authority (BM…

Gabisile (2024-12-19). ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights. sanews.gov.za ACSA urges passengers to arrive early for flights | To manage the high volumes of passengers expected at OR Tambo International Airport this festive season, holidaymakers are advised to arrive three hours before international flights and two hours before domestic flights, as they head to their various travel destinations. | The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued a warning on Monday about longer queues at the passport control points at OR Tambo due to a failure in the border management system. | ACSA reported that the unresponsiveness of the Border Management Authority (BMA) biometric movement control s…

DikelediM (2024-12-19). President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa signs National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill, which provides for nuclear safety oversight, ranging from the decontamination of defence facilities, to airline pilot safety. | The National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Bill marks a significant step in enhancing nuclear safety and aligning South Africa with global regulatory standards. | The Amendment Bill amends the National Nuclear Regulator Act of 1999 to align it with current international regulatory best practices as determined by the Int…

Conference Organizing Committee, Black Agenda Report. (2024-12-19). Declaration Of The International Conference Cuba 2024. popularresistance.org From December 9th to the 13th, the 240 delegates, coming from 30 nations from four continents, gathered for the International Conference "Cuba 2024 Decade for People of African Descent. Equality – Equity – Social Justice", that took place in the cities of Havana and Matanzas. | Attended by 103 delegates from Cuba and 137 from the following geographical áreas: | From the Americas: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, United States, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama. | From the African continent: Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Comoros, Ghana, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, To…

ICRC (2024-12-19). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-19). 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"

newarab (2024-12-19). 20 migrants die in shipwreck off Tunisia, 5 rescued: coastguard. newarab.com At least 20 migrants died in a shipwreck off Tunisia's eastern city of Maritime units have "recovered 20 bodies" and the search continues after they were "able to rescue five migrants of sub-Saharan African origin" from a boat that sank off El Louza, north of Sfax, a statement said. | According to the National Guard, the boat set off at around 11: 00 pm (2200 GMT) on Tuesday from the Chebba area north of Lou…

DikelediM (2024-12-19). Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live. sanews.gov.za Gender-Based Violence Command Centre goes live | The Department of Social Development's Gender-Based Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) is officially operational again, marking a significant step forward in the fight against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). | | After a protracted battle with the initial service provider due to non-delivery, the department terminated the contract and appointed a new service provider. | | The service was relaunched at 10 am on Wednesday, 18 December, with voice call capabilities restored as a priority to meet urgent needs. | | "Due to the urgent need to resuscitate…

DikelediM (2024-12-19). South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law. sanews.gov.za South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill signed into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the South African Post Office SOC Ltd Amendment Bill into law, setting the stage for a significant transformation of the country's postal service into a modern, multi-functional hub for government, business, and community services. | | The new law expands the objects and mandate of…

GABIK (2024-12-19). De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism. sanews.gov.za De Lille encourages integrating community engagement into tourism | Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has highlighted the importance of integrating community engagement into tourism and conservation efforts. | "Sustainable tourism is about ensuring that the beauty and biodiversity of our destinations are preserved for future generations," De Lille said. | | As part of the annual Tourism Summer campaign, launched in the Free State in October this year, de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu, visited various sites in the eThekwini Municipality on Wednesday. | | The visit forms part of the summer readiness…

Gabisile (2024-12-19). Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act. sanews.gov.za Fast food chain slapped with R1m fine for contravening Consumer Protection Act | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has welcomed the ruling issued by the National Consumer Tribunal – which confirmed that the Gauteng-based fast food chain, Braai Block, violated provisions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA). | | The Tribunal has since imposed an administrative penalty of R1 million on the food chain, which must be paid within 90 days. | | This follows a tip-off received by the NCC from a consumer about potential violations of various CPA provisions by Braai Block. | | "The consumer alleged that Braa…

NEOB (2024-12-19). 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom. sanews.gov.za 'There's no turning back' – Minister Ramokgopa on Eskom | The financial year ending March 2024 was an inflection point for Eskom, signifying the turnaround of the energy utility. | | This according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who addressed the media at the utility's annual results announcement for the Financial Year 2024. | | "The 2024 financial year is a point of inflection. There's no turning back [and] we'll only improve from here and that's the assurance we are giving to the country," Ramokgopa said on Thursday. | | The financial year ending in March was a challengin…

nosihle (2024-12-19). Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed. sanews.gov.za Construction to repair N1 sinkhole in Centurion completed | The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) has announced that construction to repair the sinkhole on the N1 near the Flying Saucer Interchange in Centurion, Gauteng, has been completed. | The repairs to the sinkhole on the N1 come shortly after another sinkhole on the nearby R21 was repaired last month. | The total cost of repairs to the two sinkholes was R424 million, with R280 million spent on the N1 and R144 million on the R21, respectively. | According to SANRAL CEO Reginald Demana, the N1 sinkhole project, which started in Septembe…

nosihle (2024-12-19). MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB. sanews.gov.za MEC Diale-Tlabela assesses services at Tshwane TOLAB | As part of government's ongoing efforts to ensure citizens receive efficient and effective service delivery, Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, on Wednesday, made her first official visit to the Tshwane Transport Operating License Administrative Bodies (TOLAB), since its relocation to the city centre. | | "We were doing monitoring to ensure that services are provided to all public transport operators efficiently and effectively, and also to give support to the staff of the department in doing work on a daily basis," the MEC said…

GABIK (2024-12-19). Men urged to seek help when facing emotional triggers. sanews.gov.za Men urged to seek help when facing emotional triggers | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has encouraged men to speak out and seek help when faced with situations that trigger anger or emotional distress. | The call comes after a man was found dead in Umzinto, in the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, after killing his 25-year-old girlfriend. | Sibusiso Lawrence Ntaka allegedly killed Nontobeko Cele in Umzinto on Tuesday, and posted his confession on social media. | | Ntaka was later found hanging from a tree on Wednesday, not far from where Cele's body was found. | Ntuli has strongly condemned Cele's killing…

nosihle (2024-12-19). F1 – here we come! sanews.gov.za F1 – here we come! | Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, has announced a team of experts to form South Africa's Formula One Bid Steering Committee (BSC) for the return of the international auto racing event. | The team will be responsible for all aspects of preparing a bid for the consideration of the Formula One Group and global motorsport's governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and a phase of choosing which city and track to put forward for consideration. | McKenzie introduced the country's Formula 1 bid steering committee at a media briefing, held at Kyalami Grand P…

Staff (2024-12-19). Podría ser malaria la enfermedad misteriosa que causó la muerte de 37 personas en República Democrática del Congo. cubadebate.cu La agencia sanitaria de la Unión Africana declaró este jueves que la enfermedad misteriosa que causó al menos 37 muertes en la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) probablemente sea malaria, agravada por la vulnerabilidad de la población afectada. El 40% de los casos corresponden a niños menores de cinco años, con síntomas son similares a los de una gripe.

yenisafak.com (2024-12-19). Hamas' armed wing says it killed 5 Israeli soldiers in northern Gaza Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, announced Wednesday that its fighters killed Israeli soldiers and targeted an armored personnel carrier in northern Gaza.
  According to the group's statements on Telegram, Al-Qassam fighters "eliminated five Israeli soldiers at point-blank range near the Khalifa Mosque in the center of Jabalia Camp."

Staff (2024-12-19). Israeli strike in West Bank's Tul Karm kills four, Palestinian Health Ministry says. haaretz.com ISRAEL: School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen ‚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…

Staff (2024-12-19). Israeli fighter jets strike Houthi military targets after missile launched from Yemen downed outside Israeli territory. haaretz.com ISRAEL: School, cars hit by interceptor shrapnel after IDF shoots down missile from Yemen ‚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…

WSWS (2024-12-19). Labour's Wes Streeting witch-hunts UK healthcare workers who oppose Gaza genocide. wsws.org The health secretary declared that regulators have the power, "to set conditions that a healthcare professional must work under, suspend them, or strike them entirely from the medical register."

presstv.ir (2024-12-19). US pushes new strike group into region after aircraft carrier flees Yemen's firepower. presstv.ir The US sends a new aircraft carrier strike group into the Red Sea after pulling the US Navy's USS Abraham Lincoln out of the waters amid sustained Yemeni strikes.


Brian Berletic (2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. | This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases in Syria, and the use of US-sponsored terrorist organizations utilized in overrunning Syria to export terrorism to other targeted nations both in the region and far abroad including both Russia and China. | Syria's Collapse Was Long Sought After…

Roger Harris (2024-12-19). Two People Claim to be President of Venezuela: Will US Militarily Intervene? counterpunch.org Ten days before Donald Trump will be inaugurated in Washington DC on January 20, there will be another inauguration in Caracas. Two contenders claim they will receive the Venezuelan presidential sash. Nicolás Maduro's claim to the presidency is backed by the finding of the Venezuelan electoral authority (CNE) that he won 51.95% of the vote

Nora Barrows-Friedman (2024-12-19). Day 439: Questions and answers. electronicintifada.net Israel kills four journalists in Gaza, carries out massacres of school shelters.

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Houthis say at least nine killed in Israeli air strikes on Yemen. aljazeera.com Israeli military attacked power plants, a port and an oil facility in Hodeidah and Sanaa in response to Houthi missile.

newarab (2024-12-19). Israel kills 16 in Gaza as gaps narrow in potential truce deal. newarab.com The attacks on the north of the Strip also caused more damage to the Kamal Adwan hospital, igniting a fire in the intensive care unit. In recent days, t…

Al Manar TV (2024-12-19). Palestinian Resistance Heroically Bag Israeli Thugs in Gaza amid Rising Ceasefire Hopes. indybay.org On the 439th day of the barbaric Zionist war on the besieged Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Resistance fighters are still showing unprecedented valor, bravery, and steadfastness in the battlefield. Qualitative operations were carried out on Wednesday, which left a number of Israeli soldiers dead.

Staff (2024-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli's Attacks Continue Across Gaza Despite Talks of Nearing Ceasefire, Twin Palestinian Sisters Killed by Israeli Attack as They Attempted to Leave Gaza, Haaretz: Israeli Soldiers Arbitrarily Kill Palestinians, Then Declare Them Terrorists, Israel Bombs Yemen, Killing at Least 9, Senate Passes $895B Pentagon Bill, Includes Ban on Healthcare for Military Trans Family Members, Government Shutdown Looms After House Republicans Reject Compromise Spending Deal, GOP Introduces DOGE Act to Slash Billions from Social Programs, House Ethics Committee to Release Report on Matt Gaetz's Sex Trafficking and Dr…

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese, Japanese experts hold new round of dialogue on Fukushima nuclear water discharge. ecns.cn Experts from China and Japan carried out the third technical dialogue on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water on Wednesday in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar. aljazeera.com Inside an international operation to repatriate endangered lemurs and tortoises trafficked from Madagascar to Thailand.

Staff (2024-12-19). "Rape Club" Prison in California: U.S. Gov't to Pay Record $116M to 103 Women Who Sued over Abuse. democracynow.org "When you're in prison, the retaliation starts. … I don't think my judge sentenced me to go through this." The U.S. government has agreed to pay a record-breaking amount of nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by 103 people who survived sexual abuse and assault at a federal women's prison in California. The facility, FCI Dublin, was shuttered earlier this year. Its former warden is now himself imprisoned after being convicted of sexually abusing incarcerated people under his care. Aimee Chavira, who was formerly incarcerated at FCI Dublin and is part of the class-action s…

Ruth Milka (2024-12-19). Scientists develop carbon-capturing 3D printing method to revolutionize construction. nationofchange.org NTU Singapore researchers unveil a breakthrough that reduces the carbon footprint of concrete while enhancing its strength and efficiency for 3D-printed buildings.

Paul Street (2024-12-19). Capitalists Should Be Removed From All Our Systems, Not Just Health Care. counterpunch.org Imagine that your household was regularly broken into by a sadist who systemically beat-up everyone in your home. He'd start by punching folks in the stomach. Then he'd smack people on the both sides of their heads. Then he'd kick your legs out from underneath you and pound you all on your backs and necks

Editor (2024-12-19). Is public, quality healthcare possible in the United States? mronline.org Healthcare workers in the U.S. have long been fighting for a radical transformation of the current for-profit healthcare system in order to provide quality care to all.

WSWS (2024-12-19). Jacobin promotes Bernie Sanders to peddle illusions in the Democrats and "Medicare for All" wsws.org While the gunning down of the UnitedHealthcare CEO has exposed widespread public opposition to the criminal practices of the health insurance corporations and capitalism generally, Jacobin has published an interview with Bernie Sanders aimed at reviving illusions in the Democratic Party and reform of the healthcare system.

UMMID (2024-12-19). '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.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Putin denounces the dangerous way of killing General Kirilov. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 19 (Pressa Latina) The assassination of the head of the Russian Army's radiological, chemical and biological protection troops, Igor Kirilov, was carried out in a socially dangerous way, President Vladimir Putin said.

The Onion Staff (2024-12-19). SATIRE: Unrealistic NFL Commercial Depicts Panthers Fan Watching Game With Friends. theonion.com CHARLOTTE, NC—Screaming at the TV and remarking to himself that none of this made any sense, local football fan Sean Greene criticized an unrealistic NFL commercial Thursday for depicting a Carolina Panthers fan watching a game with his friends. "It's crazy enough they want me to believe these guys root for the Panthers, but they …

Urban CNY News (2024-12-19). TSA prepared for holiday and End-of-Year Travel Out of Airports in Upstate NY. urbancny.com TSA shares travel tips, advice on how to avoid common pitfalls at checkpoints The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for holiday travelers who are planning to fly out of airports across Upstate New York during the Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year holidays as passenger volume is expected to increase during the end-of-year travel period. TSA has seen record numbers of travelers this year and this holiday season is expected to be one of the busiest on record. "Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the TSA security screening process and ease a passenger's travel experience at the a…

Basit Mahmood (2024-12-19). Low-paid NHS workers hit with £70 million in car parking fees, latest figures show. leftfootforward.org Figures released today show health workers in England forked out a whopping £70,510,110 just to park at work in the financial year 2023/24.

Staff (2024-12-19). How Reliable Specialists Handle Hazardous Materials in After-Death Cleanup. moguldom.com Coping with the consequences of a loss can be tough and emotional, especially when it includes handling substances during the up process. Skilled experts in this field offer assistance to guarantee safety and meticulousness by following guidelines. This piece delves into how trustworthy professionals handle scenarios with care and precision while underscoring the significance of …

newarab (2024-12-19). 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…

UMMID (2024-12-19). '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.

The Independent (2024-12-19). Insurance sector advocates for local marine cargo insurance implementation. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Efforts to streamline logistics for Ugandan traders have taken a significant step forward as stakeholders rally behind local marine cargo insurance implementation. Emmanuel Karugaba Neezha, CEO of DESLER LOGIS U LTD, Associate Partner at SIMBALAND CARGO HOLDINGS U LTD, and Vice Chairman of the Uganda Consolidators Association (UCA), highlighted the …

Jake Bittle (2024-12-19). Biden just set a big new climate goal. Can the US achieve it? grist.org With just a month left in office, the Biden administration is setting a bold new target for U.S. climate action. On Thursday, the White House announced a national goal that would see the country's greenhouse gas emissions drop 61 to 66 percent below 2005 levels by 2035. That would keep the United States on a "straight line" trajectory toward Joe Biden's ultimate goal of hitting net zero emissions by 2050, officials said. If that happens, it would mean the country is only emitting as much carbon as it's simultaneously sequestering through techniques like restoring forests and wetlands — in other words, th…

María Candela (2024-12-19). Mujeres opinan y aportan a reforma constitucional en Haití. radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 19 dic (RHC) El ministerio de la Condición de la Mujer y los Derechos de la Mujer de Haití promueve este jueves un debate para que este segmento social opine y aporte ideas para reformar la Constitución de la nación caribeña.

aa.com.tr (2024-12-19). 'Kill zone': Israeli troops recount arbitrary shootings of Palestinians in Gaza 'Nitzarim axis' Israeli officers who served along the Nitzarim axis, a corridor in central Gaza, have revealed that their army systematically shoots all Palestinians who approach the area, regardless of whether they are children or unarmed civilians, and leaves their bodies exposed to scavenging by dogs.

Ali Salam (2024-12-19). Israeli Army Shoots a Palestinian, Assaults Others, in Ramallah and Salfit. imemc.org On Wednesday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, detained many others, and invaded several homes in the central West Bank governorates of Ramallah and Salfit. Media sources said that a large army force invaded the village of Marda, north of Salfit, on Wednesday night, while soldiers detained and assaulted many citizens after storming their …

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Israeli attacks pummel Gaza's north as UN denounces lack of aid access. aljazeera.com Children are among the victims of Israeli strikes on Gaza's besieged north and central areas, as aid is blocked.

Yaniv Kubovich (2024-12-19). IDF strikes across Yemen after intercepted Houthi missile warhead damages central Israeli school. haaretz.com The Israeli army said targets included Yemen's Hodeidah port, power plants, and fuel tanks. The army is investigating whether a school in the Tel Aviv area was struck by interceptor fragments or by a part of the Houthi missile…

Philip Giraldi (2024-12-19). Is Seeking to Stop a War a Crime? Whistleblowers and Other Government Activists Need to be Heard. Philip Giraldi. globalresearch.ca The early November detention of Asif Rahman, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer, indicted in a federal

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-19). Brazilian economy to grow 3.5 percent in 2024. plenglish.com Brasilia, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) According to data from the fourth quarter inflation report, published today, the Central Bank changed the growth projection for Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024 from 3.2 to 3.5 percent, GDP is the sum of all final goods and services produced by a country, state or city, usually in a year.

UMMID (2024-12-19). Admins warned of Bhopal like disaster in making around Pithampur. ummid.com The Central and the Madhya Pradesh governments have been warned of creation of a slow-motion Bhopal in and around Pithampur, an industrial town near Dhar city.

María Candela (2024-12-19). Paz con fuerza. radiohc.cu Al asumir la presidencia en enero de 2017, Donald Trump citó el concepto de "Paz a través de la fuerza", como elemento central de su política exterior general de "Estados Unidos primero".

The Media Line Staff (2024-12-19). Turkey Rejects US Cease-fire Claim With Syrian Kurdish Forces. themedialine.org

Ido David Cohen (2024-12-19). European Broadcasting Union warns Israel against closing its public broadcasting corp. haaretz.com Warning that Israel will be ejected from the union was issued ahead of Knesset deliberations to shut down Kan, with the director of the EBU calling Israel's planned move 'a departure from standards upheld by democratic nations worldwide'…

editor (2024-12-19). A call for an international democratic movement against authoritarianism and neo-fascism. onlineopinion.com.au The rise of reactionary extremism in many countries, including the United States of America, the Russian Federation, and parts of Western Europe, raises the spectre of the internationalisation of 21st Century neo-fascism and authoritarianism.

WSWS (2024-12-19). Amazon strike in the US poses need for global rank-and-file strategy against hi-tech exploitation. wsws.org Amazon workers must insist that their strike not be limited in advance by the Teamsters to only three days, which severely limits its impact during the height of the holiday shopping season. Instead, the strike must be guided by a strategy worked out and democratically enforced from below by workers, through rank-and-file committees made up of representatives from every Amazon facility.

presstv.ir (2024-12-19). Iran, Egypt FMs call for regional cooperation, urgent support for Palestine. presstv.ir The top Iranian and Egyptian diplomats urge promotion of regional cooperation to support the war-torn people of Palestine.

tn.ai (2024-12-19). Iran, Egypt Discuss Collective Action against Israel. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian and Egyptian foreign ministers weighed plans for concerted efforts by the influential regional countries to put an end to the Israeli regime's aggression and prevent an escalation of tensions.

newarab (2024-12-19). If a ceasefire happens, what will Gaza's women do first. newarab.com Between anticipation, anxiety and fear, Over the past few days, "somewhat positive" news circulated about reaching a "real" ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel with Qatari-Egyptian-US medi…

tn.ai (2024-12-19). Iranian President in Egypt for D8 Summit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Cairo on Wednesday night to participate in a summit of the D8 Organization for Economic Cooperation.

tvbrics (2024-12-19). Egypt unveils new financial reform strategy to boost investments and trade. tvbrics.com Key initiatives include a two-phase financial reform plan and reducing customs clearance times to two days by 2025…

ICRC (2024-12-19). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org

Ryan Cristián (2024-12-19). James Corbett Interview — Syria, Drones & The Ongoing WWIII. thelastamericanvagabond.com Joining me today is James Corbett, here to discuss the recent regime change in Syria and the many moving parts of this developing story. We discuss the history of the Syria war and the many players involved, including the West's creation and development of the terrorist groups that currently control the destabilized nation. We also

infobrics (2024-12-19). President William Ruto Reveals Plans for Kenya to Join BRICS. infobrics.org President William Ruto The move was revealed during a meeting between Ruto and Chinese government officials at State House…

The Independent (2024-12-19). 1983: When Museveni's family feared to be abducted from Kenya. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The abduction of four-time presidential candidate and opposition strongman, Dr Kizza Besigye and his political associate, Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya from Kenya last month has rekindled the role that Uganda's neighbour has played in the country's chequered political history. Besigye and Lutale were kidnapped on November 16 at an apartment …

The Independent (2024-12-19). How shilling is holding against major foreign currencies. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling registered a slight depreciation against the US Dollar in November 2024 after registering consecutive gains in the previous two months. A stable Shilling against currencies of major trading partners like Kenya, the USA, Europe, UK is vital for the certainty of commodity and service prices. For example, …

Bharat Dogra (2024-12-19). Wounded Arab Pride Must Find Outlets of Firm, Sustained, Peaceful, Principled Resistance and Reform. globalresearch.ca In Palestine, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Lebanon and elsewhere, the Arab people, including women and children, have suffered massive violence and cruelties in recent times. There is a famous Hindi poem by Dushyant Kumar which says—when the sorrow has become …

newarab (2024-12-19). 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…

UMMID (2024-12-19). '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.

newarab (2024-12-19). Morocco extradites suspect of Nazareth bombing to Israel. newarab.com Nassim Khalibat, 21, who is suspected of being involved in the 2021 bombing of the Nazareth Health Ministry, was handed over to Israeli authorities earlier thi…

aljazeera (2024-12-19). In Nigeria's crude capital, a plan to win the war against oil theft. aljazeera.com Through security measures, including gunboats, authorities in Rivers State hope to stop criminals and help production.

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Stampede at youth festival in Nigeria causes 'multiple' deaths. aljazeera.com Security forces arrest organisers of event, which was attended by about 5,000 people drawn by 'exciting prizes'.

Chris Walker (2024-12-19). President Elon? GOP Follows Billionaire Musk's Call to Block Debt Ceiling Bill. truthout.org At the behest of billionaire Elon Musk and president-elect Donald Trump, Republicans scrapped a bipartisan agreement to keep the government funded for the next three months on Wednesday, just two days ahead of a deadline for avoiding a shutdown. Knowing he had to secure some votes from Democrats in the near-evenly split House of Representatives, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana)… |

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Facing government shutdown, Trump and Republican allies scuttle budget bill. aljazeera.com Trump was one of several prominent Republicans in the incoming administration to denounce the bill on social media.

infobrics (2024-12-19). Georgia's roadmap for reconciliation with Russia and a sovereign future. infobrics.org In addition to economic cooperation, Tbilisi could reestablish direct ties with Moscow, which could lead to resolving regional security issues. This could help the country to deconflict with the two breakaway republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. And while it may seem too farfetched now, it might even result in the restoration of full ties with them, particularly if Georgia gives Russia feasible security guarantees.

WSWS (2024-12-19). Democrats join Republicans in passing fascistic "Crucial Communism Teaching Act" wsws.org The passage of the bill reflects immense fear within the US ruling class that large sections of the population will be looking for a revolutionary alternative to the unending war, inequality, austerity and fascism offered by the capitalist system.

Mark Gruenberg, John Wojcik (2024-12-19). "President" Musk gets his lapdog Trump to push for government shutdown. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON—Apparently heeding his corporate "handler," multibillionaire Elon Musk, Republican President-elect Donald Trump torpedoed a spending agreement covering the federal government from now through March 14 unless congressional Democrats raised the U.S. debt ceiling. Musk and his lap dog Trump don't want to deal with the mess of raising the debt ceiling next year even though …

Mark Gruenberg (2024-12-19). La NEA se opone a la elección de McMahon como secretaria de Educación por parte de Trump. peoplesworld.org WASHINGTON — La Asociación Nacional de Educación, el sindicato más grande del país y con tres millones de miembros, se opone a la elección de Linda McMahon por parte del presidente electo republicano Donald Trump para dirigir el Departamento de Educación, una agencia que Trump y sus legiones quieren eliminar de todos modos. "Los estudiantes …

Staff (2024-12-19). Equipo médico de Lula: Ha mostrado una recuperación notable y se le ha autorizado retomar sus labores cotidianas. cubadebate.cu El mandatario brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se prepara para retomar sus funciones en la capital tras recibir el alta médica. Según su médico de cabecera, Roberto Kalil, el presidente ha mostrado una recuperación notable, permitiéndole viajar de vuelta a Brasilia desde su residencia en Sao Paulo, donde ha pasado el periodo de convalecencia.

María Candela (2024-12-19). Lula vuelve a hospital en Brasil para nuevos exámenes médicos. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 19 dic (RHC) El presidente brasileño, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, se someterá este jueves a nuevos exámenes médicos en el hospital Sirio-Libanés, en Sao Paulo, donde fue hospitalizado la semana pasada para una cirugía de emergencia en la cabeza.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2024-12-19). The Strawman of Antisemitism: Banning Protests Against Israel Down Under. globalresearch.ca Of late, a spate of incidents has taken place in Australia giving sheer delight to the simian-resembling Opposition Leader, Peter Dutton. On a visit to South Australia, he showed himself to be

Sharon Zhang (2024-12-19). Report: Israel Kills Anyone Who Crosses Line Splitting North and South Gaza. truthout.org Israeli forces have deemed everyone a "terrorist" in Gaza, adult or child, and are killing any Palestinians who cross an arbitrary line drawn by the military, leaving their bodies to be eaten by dogs, a horrific new investigation reveals. A report by Haaretz published Wednesday finds that Israeli military officials have designated the area around a line separating southern Gaza from north… |

newarab (2024-12-19). Lebanese farmers strive to rebuild their olive groves after war. newarab.com As Lebanon tries to recover from the damage caused by recent warfare, local olive farmers in the south have returned to their fields following the US-brokered Grappling with significant losses that threaten not just their livelihoods but also the very fabric of their communities, farmers returning from

aljazeera (2024-12-19). Dozens killed in two passenger bus crashes in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com At least 50 people killed in accidents on the same highway in Ghazni province between Kabul and southern Kandahar city.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Sri Lanka thanks China for economic and debt support. plenglish.com The president acknowledged China's contribution to his country in a meeting with Qin Boyong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to a statement from the office of the presidential media division. | During the meeting, the head of State said his appreciation extends to Beijing's support for the debt restructuring program and its loans during economic challenges. | He also highlighted China's assistance during disaster situations and the provision of school uniforms for the South Asian island's children. | Dissanayake also called for…

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

ICRC (2024-12-19). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org

Steve Topple (2024-12-19). Meet Natassa, who desperately needs a stem cell donor this Christmas. thecanary.co A family from South London are making a desperate appeal on behalf of their 19-year-old daughter. Natassa urgently needs to find a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The family, who run a fish and chip shop at the heart of a local community, are urging people to register to help […] | By

The Independent (2024-12-19). Sudan not happy with Muhoozi tweets. independent.co.ug Port Sudan, Sudan | AGENCIES | Sudan has demanded an official apology from Uganda over "offensive and dangerous" comments made by the chief of Uganda army staff, who threated to invade Khartoum, the Sudan Tribune has reported. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and CDF of the Ugandan army, posted two comments …

newarab (2024-12-19). 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…

The Independent (2024-12-19). Bugisu NRM leaders threaten to deny Mike Mukula votes. independent.co.ug Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Bugisu Sub-region has threatened to vote out Mike Mukula, the party's National Vice Chairperson for Eastern Uganda, citing neglect and unfulfilled promises. Gerald Simbatta, the NRM Publicity Secretary for Sironko District, accused Mukula of ignoring local party leaders and only …

The Independent (2024-12-19). District Council recognizes Saboti clan. independent.co.ug Namisindwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Namisindwa district council has officially recognized the Saboti people as one of the bona fide clans in the district, a first step in their quest to be named as one of the tribes in the Uganda consititution. The Saboti, a small group of people living in Bukokho Sub County, …

The Independent (2024-12-19). Farmers in Bugisu show off PDM progress. independent.co.ug Museveni In Bugisu To Monitor PDM Projects Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged leaders, especially chairpersons at different levels and sub-county chiefs, to document the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in order to help the government track the effectiveness of implementing the program. "You should get data …

The Independent (2024-12-19). Govt launches interest-free fund for commercial farmers. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a new 210 billion-shilling financing initiative targeting large-scale farming activities in the country. The Financing Scheme for Private Large Scale Commercial Farmers is designed to overcome challenges encountered by farmers seeking financial. It intends to provide timely, affordable, and accessible financial resources to farmers who are …

The Independent (2024-12-19). Three Mpox cases confirmed in Kabale. independent.co.ug Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three more cases of Mpox disease have been confirmed in Kabale district. According to Alfred Besigensi, Kabale District health educator, the cases were confirmed from the sub-county of Buhara. This brings the cumulative number of cases registered in the district to 11. The other eight previous cases have been …

The Independent (2024-12-19). URA destroys contraband cigarettes worth sh1.6 billion. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed contraband cigarettes valued at sh1.6 billion that were seized from smugglers. The destruction took place on Wednesday at Luwero Industries Limited in Nakasongola District. According to a press statement by Robert Kalumba, Assistant Commissioner for Public and Corporate Affairs, the contraband …

Louis Jadwong (2024-12-19). Agriculture Minister Tumwebaze gives fresh directives to improve extension services. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The role of Uganda's agricultural extension system was questioned recently when a leading official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) told a workshop in Kampala, that "Agriculture production in Uganda has increased since 1962, but productivity has not improved." Soon after, the new Uganda Veterinary Association …

The Independent (2024-12-19). Court confirms charges against Arinaitwe Bwana. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has upheld the charge of aggravated trafficking in persons against Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana. On Wednesday, the Court presided over by Judge Dr Andrew Bashaija confirmed that the prosecution has presented sufficient evidence to try Arinaitwe Bwana. Judge Bashaija said that the …

The Independent (2024-12-19). PICTORIAL: Inaugural Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diaspora Convention. independent.co.ug Munyonyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The inaugural Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diaspora Convention has kicked off at the Commonwealth Speke Resort in Munyonyo. Running from 18th to 19th December 2024, the convention, themed "Mobilizing Uganda's Diaspora for Socio-Economic Transformation," drew hundreds of Ugandan nationals living abroad, government officials, business leaders, and development partners to …

The Independent (2024-12-19). Private sector optimism soars as Stanbic PMI hits 55.7. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's private sector remains resilient with the Stanbic Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November climbing to 55.7, up from 52.9 in October. This marks the eighth consecutive month of expansion, as readings above 50.0 signify positive business conditions. Christopher Legilisho, Economist at Stanbic Bank, described the November results as a …

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2024-12-18: News Headlines

Maxime Duriez (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 (…) | – |

ATTAC (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

Patrick Bond (2024-12-18). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org

Maxime Duriez (2024-12-18). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org

tvbrics (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…

aljazeera (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.

ICRC (2024-12-18). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org

ICRC (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"

ICRC (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"

EDWIN (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…

EDWIN (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…

GABIK (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…

nosihle (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…

Gabisile (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…

EDWIN (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…

NEOB (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…

DikelediM (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…

newarab (2024-12-18). Morocco's Rabat to host FIFA's first Africa headquarters. newarab.com FIFA President Under the…

The Independent (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 …

Human Rights Watch (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…

Staff (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…

infobrics (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".

english.almanar.com.lb (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 …

Staff (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…

tn.ai (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.

tn.ai (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.

SKWAWKBOX (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 …

presstv.ir (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.

aljazeera (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.

WSWS (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.

newarab (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

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

aljazeera (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.

ecns.cn (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.

Jonah Raskin (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

Rachel Hu, Chris Garaffa (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…

Editor (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.

krish-rad_ind (2024-12-18). LIVE: US Healthcare System Got Its Start From White Supremacy + Uhuru 3 Are FREE! rumble.com

Staff (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 …

Alexis Sterling (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.

Carlos Lancho (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 (…) | – |

Paul Kiel (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.

Ana Perdigón (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…

UMMID (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.

Staff (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 …

Staff (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 …

Kelly Hayes (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… |

Sam Carliner (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… |

editor (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.

Redacción Argentina (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.

Urban CNY News (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,…

Joseph Winters (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

David Andersson (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.

newarab (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…

UMMID (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.

Lynda Carson (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:…

María Candela (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.

María Candela (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.

Orlando González Cruz (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.

Staff (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.

W. T. Whitney Jr. (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 …

A a (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…

María Candela (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).

Staff (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…

aljazeera (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.

ecns.cn (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.

Alina Ramos Martin (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.

Urban CNY News (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…

Editor (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.

WW editors (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 . . . |

Ed Sykes (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

newarab (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…

ecns.cn (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.

newarab (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…

tvbrics (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…

ICRC (2024-12-18). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org

presstv.ir (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.

aljazeera (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.

Staff (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…

The Independent (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 …

newarab (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…

UMMID (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.

Susan Roberts (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

newarab (2024-12-18). One year on, Morocco quake survivors still call for help, aid. newarab.com

Chris Walker (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… |

presstv.ir (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.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (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.

Editor (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 . . . |

Sarah Anderson (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 …

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-12-18). Israeli enemy continues wiping out houses in several border towns in South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb

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 …

english.almanar.com.lb (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

Otis Grotewohl (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 . . . |

Workers World Philadelphia bureau (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! . . . |

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-12-18). Low-altitude drone activity reported over Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyeh). english.almanar.com.lb

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

tn.ai (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.

Andrew Korybko (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

ICRC (2024-12-18). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org

EcoWatch (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

Urban CNY News (2024-12-18). TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lane Closures Planned for Interstate 81 Northbound and Southbound in the Town of Salina, Onondaga County. urbancny.com

The Independent (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. …

newarab (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…

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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, …

The Independent (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 …

RONALD MUSOKE (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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 …

The Independent (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, …

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