(2024-12-26). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2024-12-26). The best MENA films of 2024. newarab.com 
At a time when people of Arab, Middle Eastern or North African heritage are being rampantly maligned across the globe, in both news bulletins and on social media, cinema has never played such a vital role in shifting negative perceptions. | Looking back at 2024 in film, there has been an excellent number of stories from and about the MENA world that humanise those from the region. | From powerful documentaries cutting through mainstream Zionist propaganda to an exquisite character study of a queer Arab drag queen in London working out the kinks in their identity, here are some of the best MENA films released i…
(2024-12-26). African men most at risk of prostate cancer. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | A new breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind, recruited 7,500 men from eastern, southern and west Africa. Medical scientist Wenlong Carl Chen explains why the findings are significant and the promise they hold for future treatment …
(2024-12-26). How vaccine turned Ebola into a preventable disease. independent.co.ug 
The Ervebo vaccine uses a modified virus to produce antibodies against Ebola ANALYSIS | YAP BOUM | The Ebola virus devastated west Africa in 2014, claiming over 11,000 lives in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. It was the largest Ebola outbreak since the virus had first been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976. …
(2024-12-26). Sudan Suspends Cooperation With Global Hunger Monitor as War Expands Famine. truthout.org The Sudanese government suspended cooperation with a global hunger monitor on Monday, on the eve of the initiative announcing that the African country's civil war has driven the expansion of a famine first declared at a refugee camp earlier this year and expected to keep growing next year without a cease-fire. Alarm over widespread hunger in Sudan has mounted since fighting erupted between… |
(2024-12-26). G20: A win for South Africa; a win for Africa. sanews.gov.za G20: A win for South Africa; a win for Africa | South Africa's Presidency of the G20 is a first for the African continent and provides a platform for the African continent's voice to be better heard, writes Neo Semono. | | A few weeks ago, on 01 December 2024, South Africa took over the Group of 20 baton from its fellow BRICS sister country Brazil. | | While the G20 is an international forum of developed and developing countries seeking solutions to the globe's economic and financial issues, I, like many others, feel a sense of pride knowing that an event of such magnitude is to be held on African soil come next…
(2024-12-26). No. 1 Hair is number one in haircare. sanews.gov.za No. 1 Hair is number one in haircare | By: Bongani Lukhele | | In 1993 Andrew Lebitsa, a Free State Black Industrialist, participated in an empowerment and capacity building project that he said was initiated by South Africa's first Black President, Nelson Mandela, and New York's first Black Mayor, David Dinkins. | | The objective of the programme was to develop a pool of black corporate bank managers to equip them with skills, knowledge and information that would empower them to play a critical role in the transformation of the banking industry after the country had transitioned to democracy. | | Lebitsa spent six…
(2024-12-26). BRICS Expands With Nine New Partner Countries. popularresistance.org With its nine members and nine partners, BRICS now makes up roughly half of the global population and more than 41% of world GDP (PPP). | The group is an economic powerhouse, including top producers of key commodities like oil, gas, grains, meat, and minerals. | At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, 13 countries were invited to become BRICS partners, meaning they are on the path to full membership in the near future. | Nine of these 13 nations accepted the invitation. The remaining four did not give a formal response as of the end of 2024. These were Algeria, Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam.
(2024-12-26). Algeria targets #ManichRadi activists as Tebboune faces unrest. newarab.com 
The According to Al Ahdath Al Maghribia, dozens of individuals have been arrested over the past two days for sharing content related to the hashtag. Human rights group Chouaa claimed many activists were arrested publicly. | The campaign, which gained traction on social media, pa…
(2024-12-26). Black Money, Black Flags: How USAID Paved the Way for Syria's Militant Takeover. mintpressnews.com As the designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) establishes its proto-government in Idlib, notoriously corrupt NGOs are stepping in to fill the gaps in public services, with some even defecting to work alongside the group. | The United States, which spent two decades and $5.4 trillion overthrowing governments hostile to al-Qaeda, now finds itself in a paradoxical position. Modern al-Qaeda has carved out its own quasi-state in Syria, yet remains on the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. To characterize this as a foreign policy misstep would be reductive; the U.S. has actively facilitated HT…
(2024-12-26). The Human Face Of The Corporate Takeover. levernews.com 
The Lever is taking the week off to rest and recuperate so we are in the best shape possible to hold power accountable in 2025. In the meantime, we're providing you with a roundup of our accomplishments from the past year. Along with our breaking investigative reports over the past year, we've invested heavily in the sort of deep-dive reporting most outlets don't bother with anymore. These thoroughly reported, carefully crafted stories explore the human toll of corporate greed and political corruption.These deep reads tell the stories of people rocked by the climate crisis, struggling to afford medical treatment…
(2024-12-26). Reproductive Justice Organizers Find New Ways To Help Incarcerated Moms. popularresistance.org Reproductive justice advocates in the South can rarely depend on laws on the book to safeguard incarcerated pregnant people. | Instead, they've learned to create their own aid. | Motherhood Beyond Bars, a reproductive justice group in Georgia, was originally centered on helping pregnant people inside prisons. After finding it increasingly difficult to work internally at the Georgia Department of Corrections, the group decided to devote its resources towards helping inmates from the outside. | "The number of problems and fires we're trying to put out has kind of exceeded even our expectations of what folks would n…
(2024-12-26). SF Unite Here 2 Hotel Workers Win Their Strike for a Contract & Union Healthcare Benefits. indybay.org San Francisco Unite Here Local 2 Hilton hotel workers went to the union hall to vote on a new proposed contract and talked about their issues on December 24, 2024 after a 93 day strike. | Workers were happy they were able to keep their union healthcare plan and talked about their struggle.
(2024-12-26). Cardinal David slams Israel, says Jesus would have been born in Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Victor Barreiro Jr in Manila Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, bishop of Kalookan, has condemned the state of Israel on Christmas Eve for its relentless attacks on Gaza that have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. "I can't think of any other people in the world who live in darkness and are always in the…
(2024-12-26). Israeli Industrial Zone in Asqalan Targeted in Yemeni Drone Attack. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A fresh drone operation was carried out by Yemen targeting an industrial zone in the occupied Asqalan area.
(2024-12-26). Healthcare Under Attack in Gaza and Lebanon: Press Conference and Visual Exhibit. indybay.org The press conference and visual display focused on health care under Israeli/U.S. attack in Gaza and Lebanon. All photos are by Dan Bacher.
(2024-12-26). China embraces AI-assisted healthcare with caution. independent.co.ug 
In November, China's National Health Commission (NHC) and other departments jointly issued the guidelines for AI application scenarios in the health sector BEIJING | Xinhua | Imagine a hospital where you're greeted by an intelligent robot, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology ensures you receive detailed diagnostic notes swiftly. In Wuzhen, a small town in east …
(2024-12-26). Advanced technology helping to enhance tourism. ecns.cn In April, the Anhui branch of China Mobile opened the city's first 5G-A carrier aggregation demonstration area at the Yingkesong spot.
(2024-12-26). Making America Healthy Again. counterpunch.org Yes. In the wealthiest country on Earth let us Make America Healthy Again. We should be leading the world in terms of life-expectancy, happiness, and productivity. This is some of what we have to do. Medicare for All. Every American, regardless of age or income, must be entitled to health care as a human right. It
(2024-12-26). The FCC Under Trump. counterpunch.org President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will replace the current FCC Chair, Jessica Rosenworcel, with Commissioned Brendan Carr as the next agency Chair. "Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans' Freedoms, and held back our Economy," Trump noted. "He will end the regulatory
(2024-12-26). MSS reveals case of Chinese self-media blogger coerced by intelligence agency to carry out espionage tasks. ecns.cn A Chinese video blogger with a large number of followers popular for producing exotic-themed videos was pressured by a foreign intelligence agency to engage in espionage but was exempted from punishment after reporting the situation to Chinese national security authorities.
(2024-12-26). Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan. ecns.cn An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who were on board.
(2024-12-26). Tibetan carpets: combination of beauty and durability. ecns.cn Renowned for its durability and tenacity, the Tibetan carpet is one of the most famous carpets in the world.
(2024-12-26). MLF rate no longer carries policy intention, say sources. ecns.cn The interest rate of the medium-term lending facility (MLF) operations — a central bank tool to manage liquidity — is no longer indicative of policy intentions, as policymakers gradually shift to new liquidity tools.
(2024-12-26). "We Only Carry Seeds." A Christmas Tale of Pure Consciousness. globalresearch.ca Once upon a time, a man entered a store. | Behind the counter stood an angel, whom he asked: "What do you have to offer me?" | The angel replied: "Anything you want, and for free." | Then the man called out: | "If …
(2024-12-26). Prosigue investigación en Haití sobre buque hundido en el puerto. plenglish.com MAELYS Lome II was carrying goods, vehicles, and passengers, but was never able to set sail, as it capsized up in the port of Varreux. | According to the Haiti Libre digital newspaper, the experts appointed to investigate the case have not yet determined whether it was due to the crew ¥s negligence or whether the ship was overloaded. | Dozens of vehicles and trucks loaded with goods fell into the sea, and the Haitian Maritime and Navigation Service still does not know how many people are missing. | So far it was only reported that the individuals looting the goods from the ship lost their lives. | jrr/mem/joe…
(2024-12-26). Inauguran en Crimea exposición de artistas cubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 dic (RHC) Paisajes, retratos, calles y el pueblo cubano, están representados en 30 pinturas de artistas del país caribeño, que se exponen por primera vez en la biblioteca central de Crimea, conoció hoy Prensa Latina.
(2024-12-26). Cronista de un continente barroco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 dic (RHC) El aniversario 120 del natalicio de Alejo Carpentier, que se cumple este 26 de diciembre, debería ser pretexto para reflexionar, más allá de los ámbitos académicos, sobre la trascendencia de uno de los más prominentes intelectuales cubanos de todos los tiempos.
(2024-12-26). Apta planta de asfalto para seguir produciendo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 dic (RHC) Si rápida y efectiva fue la inserción de fuerzas especializadas para sofocar en breve tiempo el incendio causado por la explosión de un tanque de almacenamiento en la planta de asfalto ubicada en las afueras de la ciudad espirituana, en la noche del martes, no menos ágil fue la participación de ese colectivo, temprano este miércoles, en labores para resarcir daños…
(2024-12-26). The Twelve Days of Climate Christmas. wattsupwiththat.com On the third day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: | Three canceled pipelines, | Two melting glaciers, | And a carbon tax on my pear tree.
(2024-12-26). Os europeus amam energia cara ou està£o sendo censurados? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-26). JEE Advanced 2025 | Information Brochure, Registration, Admit Card. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Information Brochure on its official website jeeadv.ac.in which provides the complete schedule of the important entrance test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, online registration and admit card release date besides related information.
(2024-12-26). Rethinking medical insurance: A path to sustainability. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's rising loss ratio signals urgent need for a shift to preventive care to strengthen medical insurance business Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda's medical insurance sector has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with gross written premiums increasing from Shs 33.6 billion in 2013 to Shs 196.1 billion in 2023. However, this expansion …
(2024-12-26). AI-assisted health care draws concerns in U.S. independent.co.ug 
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Over the past year, millions of people have started being treated by U.S. health providers using artificial intelligence (AI) for repetitive clinical work. The hope is that it will make doctors less stressed out, speed up treatment and possibly spot mistakes, reported The Washington Post on Wednesday. "Medicine, traditionally a …
(2024-12-26). PG&E got another rate hike on December 19, the 6th rate hike in 2024. indybay.org PG&E Grinch Stole Christmas 2024 With Another rate Hike!
(2024-12-26). Wednesday 1/1: 16th Annual Oscar Grant Vigil. indybay.org Fruitvale BART Station, Oakland…
(2024-12-26). Atacan aeropuerto donde se encontraba el jefe de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. cubadebate.cu El aeropuerto de Saná, en Yemen, sufrió hoy un ataque aéreo justo mientras el jefe de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, estaba a punto de tomar un vuelo. El alto cargo informó que uno de los miembros de su tripulación resultó herido y que dos personas murieron en el aeropuerto.
(2024-12-26). Ministerio de Comercio Interior garantizará libreta de abastecimiento para todos los núcleos en el país. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Comercio Interior (Mincin) informó que para este 2025 garantizará la libreta de abastecimientos a todos los núcleos en el país. Los directivos del Mincin explicaron que los territorios de Pinar del Río, Mayabeque, Ciego de àÅvila, Holguín, Santiago de Cuba e Isla de la Juventud ya tienen disponibles para su entrega las tarjetas de abastecimiento a utilizar el próximo año.
(2024-12-26). Carpentier y la convergencia de literatura, música y folclore (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "La vida es un constante renacer de cenizas, una lucha perpetua contra la desesperación y el olvido", diría Alejo Carpentier en su novela El acoso (1956). A 120 años de su nacimiento, volver sobre la obra del destacado escritor sigue siendo un modo de rescatar lo mejor de la literatura y la idiosincrasia cubanas.
(2024-12-26). Five journalists killed by Israeli air strike near hospital — media watchdogs condemn killings. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Five Palestinian journalists have been killed in a new Israeli strike near a hospital in central Gaza after four reporters were killed last week, reports Al Jazeera citing authorities and media in the besieged enclave. The journalists from the Al-Quds Today channel were covering events near al-Awda Hospital, located in the Nuseirat…
(2024-12-26). Iran Denounces Israel's Deliberate Targeting of Journalists. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry censured the Israeli regime's deliberate targeting of a journalists' vehicle outside Al-Awda Hospital in the al-Nuseirat camp in central Gaza.
(2024-12-26). Israel kills well-known Palestinian artist, her husband in Gaza. presstv.ir Israel has killed a Palestinian artist and visionary entrepreneur along with her husband in an airstrike on their home in the central part of the besieged Gaza Strip.
(2024-12-26). Israeli reservist killed in central Gaza combat, IDF announces. haaretz.com The Israeli army is investigating whether Captain (Res.) Amit Levi's death resulted from gunfire, and the source of the fire…
(2024-12-26). Journalists among 10 killed as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza. newarab.com 
At least 10 people were killed, including five journalists, and more than a dozen wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza early on Thursday, medics from the Gaza health authorities said. | Five people were killed and 20 wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, the medics reported. They warned the death toll could rise as many people remained trapped under the rubble. | In a separate incident, five journalists were killed when their vehicle was struck in the vicinity of Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat in central Gaza, the enclave's health authorities said. | The journalists worke…
(2024-12-26). 5 Journalists killed in Israeli bombing near Gaza hospital. ummid.com In what is recorded as the highest journalist causalities in a single day, as many five Al-Quds TV Channel reporters were killed in an Israeli bombing near al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza Thursday December 26, 2024.
(2024-12-26). Historical archery tower in Beijing opens to public. ecns.cn Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along Beijing's central axis, opened to the public on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-26). Forest fires and intense heat cause concern in Chile. plenglish.com During the last few days, the National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (SENAPRED) declared a red alert for fires in the regions of Valparaíso, Maule and O'Higgins | The National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) reported more than 70 fires in the first weeks of the warm season. According to the entity, the fires occurred while central and southern areas of Chile were experiencing a heat wave that could extend until next weekend. | During the last few hours, SENAPRED and CONAF declared a red alert in Tiltil and Colina, in the Metropolitan Region, due to the rapid advance of the flames toward several h…
(2024-12-26). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-26). Enduring passion of Canadian artist for Chinese bonsai. ecns.cn Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Chad Sinclair has lived in China for about 21 years and is deeply fond of miniature potted landscapes, also known as the Chinese bonsai."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-26). DRC army denounces use of civilians as 'cannon fodder' by M23. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) denounced the use, by the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23), of young civilians as 'cannon meat', the Congolese Press Agency published today.
(2024-12-26). Can Palestinians and Israelis coexist in a single democratic state? middleeastmonitor.com How would such a state guarantee the security of its citizens.
(2024-12-26). SOS-defenders platform: Expose arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide. fidh.org A collective of local, regional and international human rights organisations unveils SOS-Defenders, an action platform that exposes the alarming scale of arbitrary detention of human rights defenders worldwide.
Geneva, 13 December 2024. This information hub, which will progressively expand to cover more countries, has already documented 274 cases of arbitrarily detained human rights defenders across 17 countries (Bahrain, Belarus, Cambodia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Iran, Jordan, (…) | – |
(2024-12-26). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-26). India in BRICS: Eyeing New Alliances and Global Influence. infobrics.org As BRICS gets ready to welcome its new members, India is expected to strengthen its position within the bloc. With the inclusion of Argentina, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the group is evolving from a coalition focused on development and trade to an organisation with potential geopolitical clout. In this shifting landscape, India's strategic positioning and economic significance make it a key player in steering the future direction of BRICS…
(2024-12-26). Museveni picks Hajat Sharifah Buzeki to head KCCA. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority. He also named Benon Kigenyi as her Deputy. According to President's office, their names have been forwarded to Public Service for formalization. When the process is completed, the Head Public Service and Secretary …
(2024-12-26). Morocco presents new women's rights legislation. newarab.com 
Based on landmark 2004 legislation that was hailed as a breakthrough at the time, the proposals include raising the legal marriage age and expanding women's custody rights, said Justice Minister Abdelatif Ouahbi. | The new legislation, which still require parliamentary and royal approval, come afte…
(2024-12-26). Russia urges IAEA to uphold impartiality in monitoring Iran's nuclear facilities. presstv.ir Russia has called on the IAEA to uphold impartiality in monitoring Iran's nuclear facilities and refrain from politicizing the Islamic Republic's nuclear case.
(2024-12-26). The NATOphilia of Southern Cyprus. unitedworldint.com The US and EU are trying to include the Greek-Cypriot into NATO. Under these circumstances, it must be realized that Turkish Cyprus needs Türkiye more than ever. By Ata Atun, Member of the advisory council to the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus The US and the West may put on the table …
(2024-12-26). The NATOphilia of Southern Cyprus. uwidata.com By Ata Atun, Member of the advisory council to the president of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus The US and the West may put on the table a map for the inclusion of the Greek Cypriot administration in NATO in exchange for conditions Türkiye will accept on the Cyprus problem. One of the former …
(2024-12-26). Exhibition of Cuban artists opens in Crimea. plenglish.com In her opening speech, Irina Kiviko, vice president of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea and president of the regional society branch, said that the exhibition is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Russian Society of Friendship with Cuba. | "Today is a great day for us. For the first time, an exhibition of Cuban artists opened in Simferopol City, Crimea. We have the opportunity to touch the art of the Island of Freedom and appreciate the creativity of Cuban masters," said Kiviko, who also recalled that the society was founded in 1964 and that its first presidents were the first cosmonaut o…
(2024-12-26). Israeli Drone Strike Kills a Palestinian Child, Injures a Young Man, Near Tubas. imemc.org 
A Palestinian child was killed and a young man was critically injured by an Israeli drone strike, on Wednesday, in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday morning, Najeh Bani Odeh, the head of the Tammun Municipal Council, announced that the child, Rayan Hussam …
(2024-12-26). Tensions Rise As Israel Intensifies Violations in South Lebanon by Wounding, Abducting Citizens. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) reported that Israeli troops have intensified their operations in south Lebanon, breaching several border areas and further undermining the fragile ceasefire under UN Resolution 1701.
(2024-12-26). UN Urges Timely Israeli Pullout From South Lebanon, Cites Cease-fire Violations. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-26). Israel launches deepened incursion into Lebanon despite truce. presstv.ir Israeli forces have launched deepened incursion into some areas of Southern Lebanon in violation of the November 27 ceasefire agreement, kidnapping a Lebanese man.
(2024-12-26). Lebanese Army denounces Israel's violation of ceasefire. plenglish.com The Armed Forces issued a statement condemning Israel's attacks on the sovereignty of Lebanon and its citizens and the destruction of villages and towns in the south of the nation. | The Ministry of Defense increased the level of alert and readiness at the Qaaqaaiyet El-Jisr checkpoint due to Israeli movements from Taybeh towards Aadchit El-Qsair and Qantara, and stated that the army leadership is monitoring the situation in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) and the mechanism for monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire. | The Armed Forces blocked access to Wadi al-Hujeir from the…
(2024-12-26). 3 Newborn Babies Freeze to Death in Israel's "Humanitarian Safe Zone" in Gaza. truthout.org Three newborn babies have frozen to death in Israel's designated "humanitarian safe zone" in Gaza over the past two days, as Israeli authorities block the entry of nearly all cold weather supplies into the besieged enclave. The Gaza Health Ministry's head, Munir al-Bursh, shared on social media that the babies were exposed to "extreme cold" in their tents on the beach in Al-Mawasi in south… |
(2024-12-26). South Korea's opposition files motion to impeach acting president. aljazeera.com Opposition seeks to impeach Han Duck-soo for not appointing judges to the constitutional court.
(2024-12-26). Babies in Gaza die of hypothermia as living conditions worsen. aljazeera.com Doctors say three Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia in a displacement camp in southern Gaza.
(2024-12-26). World's highest photovoltaic power station begins electricity supply in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Phase I of Huaneng Nagu Photovoltaic Power Station, the world's highest-altitude solar power project, started operation in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.
(2024-12-26). China's first deep-sea research and archaeological ship delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's independently developed deep-sea multi-functional scientific investigation and cultural relics archaeological vessel, Tansuo-3, was officially delivered in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday.
(2024-12-26). Thailand embraces smart farming tech from China. ecns.cn As a major agricultural country in Southeast Asia and a global producer of natural rubber, Thailand is now seeking to transform its pillar sector with help from China's smart farming technology.
(2024-12-26). China's first comprehensive deep-sea research vessel with global exploration and manned submersible capabilities sets sail. ecns.cn China's domestically designed and built deep-sea multi-functional research and archaeological vessel, Tansuo 3, or Exploration 3, was delivered and launched from Nansha in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday.
(2024-12-26). South Korea considers piloting visa-free policy for Chinese group tours. ecns.cn The South Korean government announced on Thursday it is considering a pilot visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups.
(2024-12-26). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-26). Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan. newarab.com 
Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia, but instead diverted far off course across the Caspian Sea. It crashed Wednesday near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. | An investigation…
(2024-12-26). Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia, but instead flew across the Caspian Sea and went down near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. | The plane's course on the Flight Radar website showed it flying away from its normal route, crossing the Caspian Sea and then circling over the area where it…
(2024-12-26). TRAVEL ADVISORY: Lane Closures Planned along Interstate 81 Southbound in the Town of Salina, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
(2024-12-26). UN warns of alarming escalation of hunger and malnutrition in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The conflict in Sudan is extending famine conditions, which have already been confirmed in five regions of the country, while the UN foresees an alarming escalation of hunger and malnutrition.
(2024-12-26). Israeli probe finds air defence failures during October 7 attack. newarab.com 
A leaked According to the findings, Israeli Air Force (IAF) Chief Tomer Bar admitted that his forces were 'not effective enough' in responding to the surprise assault launched by Palestinian resistance factions. | According to Channel 12, the investigation details how the Israeli Air Force scrambled to re…
(2024-12-26). üü¢FROM THE ARCHIVES: Museveni fights for eastern vote. independent.co.ug 
üü•Does History Repeat Itself? The Independent looks back 10 years by reproducing a BIG STORY from 2015 that illustrates the mood of the time. How much has changed since then? What does it tell about the future for Uganda? You can find out if you read on, in this bi-monthly #Uganda10YearsAgo series, that started yesterday. …
(2024-12-26). Construction of X-ray bunker at Luwero hospital delays over mpox outbreak. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a bunker to host an X-ray machine at Luwero Hospital has been delayed due to the outbreak of the Monkey Pox virus and lack of funds. In March, the Ministry of Health donated an X-ray machine to Luwero Hospital following a public outcry. The Director General …
(2024-12-26). Shs120 million lost in Christmas Eve fire at Savana Sports Club. independent.co.ug 
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A devastating fire engulfed Savana Sports Club in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District, on Christmas Eve, causing extensive damage to the property and leaving the community in shock. The blaze, which broke out around 11: 00 PM on December 24, 2024, consumed the building rapidly. According to Francis Owiny, the club's …
(2024-12-26). Otuke mothers using home-made composite flour to curb malnutrition. independent.co.ug 
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of mothers in Otuke district have discovered an easy- cost-effective method of treating malnutrition in children. The women make their composite flour by mixing different flours from fruits like pawpaw and oranges, and crops such as maize, millet, soya beans, cassava and orange- flesh sweet potatoes, and silverfish. The …
(2024-12-26). Zimbabwean government emphasises results of tourism industry this year. tvbrics.com 
It notes that 2025 will be even more successful…
(2024-12-25). The deadly health crisis of Europe's Canarian migration route. newarab.com 
A handful of women on the streets of Las Palmas, a city in Spain's Canary Islands, walk fast with their children, running around them, looking for precious goods left behind in large garbage containers, clothes, and toys for the children. | Aissata, a 22-year-old mother from Guinea, lost sight of her friends while caring for her 3-year-old daughter near a busy road. "I don't know the way," she says, panicked by the situation. Just one week ago, Aissata arrived with her daughter in the Spanish Archipelago off the northwest African coast, fleeing a violent marriage. | For Aissata, the danger of staying in Guinea…
(2024-12-25). Apple Is Accused Of Profiting From War Crimes In Congo. popularresistance.org By every subjective measure, Apple is one of the most successful public companies in history. Its brand perception is synonymous with innovation and its corporate ethos is to make the world a safer, more equitable place. But lofty credos can often be misleading. In the Great Lakes region of Africa, which is ground zero in the global supply chain for Big Tech, Apple appears to have betrayed its vision. The company stands accused of deceiving consumers, laundering Congolese minerals and profiting from war crimes, according to criminal complaints filed against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium.
(2024-12-25). South Africa's Limpopo hosts Mapungubwe Festival. tvbrics.com 
The festival is known for its variety of musical compositions representing the cultural heritage of South Africa…
(2024-12-25). South Africa's Limpomo hosts Mapungubwe Festival. tvbrics.com 
The festival is known for its variety of musical compositions representing the cultural heritage of South Africa…
(2024-12-25). Mozambique conflict has left 1 million displaced but Western media still focuses on Ukraine. infobrics.org Western interests are in opposing Russia rather than radical Islamist militant groups in Africa.
(2024-12-25). FUNDING: Hope for African women entrepreneurs. independent.co.ug 
Female-led firms are demonstrating their creditworthiness with little or no collateral, as development financiers and commercial lenders start to increase their support for women entrepreneurs through gender strategies, custom bank accounts with accessible requirements, and empowerment programs. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa has the highest proportion of women entrepreneurs globally, but they face …
(2024-12-25). Nancy Chiuri helps African moms get their fit back. independent.co.ug 
What do a mother of five, an IT expert, and a fitness pioneer have in common? Everything — if you're Nancy Chiuri. From her home in Pretoria to prisons and orphanages across Africa, she's helping women get their groove back. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nancy Chiuri steadies herself, her youngest son perched playfully …
(2024-12-25). WHO: Mpox situation in Africa remains 'especially concerning'. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | The epidemiological situation of Mpox in Africa remains "especially concerning," with high case counts observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday. According to the latest report of the WHO, Africa has seen 13,769 confirmed cases across 20 …
(2024-12-25). Morocco to launch 5G network ahead of AFCON 2025, 2030 FIFA World Cup. independent.co.ug 
RABAT, Morocco | Xinhua | Morocco will launch the 5G network in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a government minister said Monday. The 5G network is expected to cover 25 percent of the Moroccan population by 2026 and 70 percent by 2030, with …
(2024-12-25). Gaza Christians pray for end of Israeli war's 'death and destruction'. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report Silent Night is a well-known Christmas carol that tells of a peaceful and silent night in Bethlehem, referring to the first Christmas more than 2000 years ago. It is now 2024, and it was again a silent night in Bethlehem last night, reports Al Jazeera's Nisa Ibrahim. Not because of peace. But…
(2024-12-25). A Journey of Humanism: My Experience with the 3rd World March for Peace and Non-Violence. pressenza.com 
by Maruf ul Alam
| Humanist Movement, Uttara Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh | I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the 3rd World March for Peace and Nonviolence for granting me the opportunity to partake in an experience so rare and transformative. This journey has left an indelible mark on my life, one that I carry with profound reverence and gratitude. | The Humanist Movement has become a vital thread in the fabric of my existence, influencing my thoughts and actions in ways words often fail to express. When I reflect on my daily life, I realize that many of my deeds embody values ‚&A…
(2024-12-25). Palestinians Endure Another Christmas of Genocide and Displacement. truthout.org Over the past 14 months, I have watched in horror as fellow Palestinians in Gaza have been subjected to Israel's relentless bombardment — targeting refugee camps, residential neighborhoods, schools, hospitals, universities and bakeries — and forced to live the nightmare of homelessness in leaky tents without food, water or medical care. I have listened to friends and family in the West Bank and… |
(2024-12-25). Israel's sufga-mania: the sweet, the savory and the slightly scandalous. haaretz.com Eight nights, eight categories, never-ending discussion. From the Dubai chocolate-inspired to a chopped liver version and the instant classic carrot cake sufganiya: these are the doughnuts driving Israel's annual deep fried discourse…
(2024-12-25). Israeli army presence led to killing of 6 Gaza captives: probe. newarab.com 
The Israeli army said on Tuesday it had concluded that military operations in southern Gaza In late August, after troops found the six captives' bodies in an underground shaft in Rafah, the military said they were killed just before soldiers reached them. | Netanyahu claimed at the time that the six – Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi,
(2024-12-25). Israel attacks eastern Lebanon for first time since ceasefire. presstv.ir Israel has carried out airstrikes against Lebanon in violation of a ceasefire reached last month between Tel Aviv and Hezbollah.
(2024-12-25). Yemeni UAV force carried out two drone attacks against on a vital Israeli target in Jaffa (Tel Aviv) and the industrial zone in Ashkelon: statement. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-25). Israeli occupation forces carry out an operation of blowing up buildings in Yaroun town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-25). Israeli occupation forces carry out an operation of blowing up buildings in Maroun Al-Ras border town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-25). Sombre Christmas for Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 27. newarab.com 
Israel continued its deadly strikes on Gaza on Christmas Day, with 27 people killed during predawn attacks, according to media reports. | In southern Khan Younis, at least 10 people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a house was bombed in the Maen area. | Israeli forces also attacked northern Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, with bullets penetrating the ICU and maternity department. | The facility is now nonoperational due to relentless strikes and explosions, turning the area into a war zone and blocking all movements in and out of the hospital. | The north now lacks proper access to healthcar…
(2024-12-25). øCómo se vivió esta navidad en Palestina? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Los cristianos que residen en los territorios palestinos ocupados vivieron la efeméride de la Navidad sin festejos debido al genocidio israelí cometido contra la Franja de Gaza. Medios de comunicación de la región indicaron que decenas de palestinos asistieron a la misa de Nochebuena en la Iglesia Latina de la Sagrada Familia, una de las pocas edificaciones que siguen en pie.
(2024-12-25). How Fascism Came. popularresistance.org President-elect Donald Trump does not herald the advent of fascism. He heralds the collapse of the veneer that masked the corruption within the ruling class and their pretense of democracy. He is the symptom, not the disease. The loss of basic democratic norms began long before Trump, which paved the road to an American totalitarianism. Deindustrialization, deregulation, austerity, unchecked predatory corporations, including the health-care industry, wholesale surveillance of every American, social inequality, an electoral system that is plagued by legalized bribery, endless and futile wars, the largest prison po…
(2024-12-25). Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing. aljazeera.com The island's semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.
(2024-12-25). Colombia is defending its sovereignty from the power of global corporations. aljazeera.com Anyone who cares about democracy and climate action must support them.
(2024-12-25). Donald Trump Calls for the Annexation of Canada. Déjà Vu. General Douglas MacArthur Was to Bomb Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Quebec City, This is No Joking Matter. globalresearch.ca Introduction : | As "Leader of the Free World", Donald Trump's twisted narrative is for Canada to join "MAGA America" and for Justin to be nominated as Governor of the 51st state. | It started as a joke at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, which …
(2024-12-25). Desde Nuestra América, Mijaín, Omara y la Argentina de Messi. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 dic (RHC) Cuba, el país latinoamericano y caribeño que más medallas ha alcanzado en la historia de los Juegos Olímpicos, con 86 preseas áureas, 70 de plata y 88 de bronce…
(2024-12-25). Trump's Choice for Social Security Admin Leads to Fears of Austerity and Cuts. scheerpost.com 
(2024-12-25). What Hurricane Helene Relief Taught Me About Preparing for Trump's Second Term. truthout.org The autumn sun was sinking low behind the Blue Ridge Mountains as we pulled into Swannanoa. It was Thanksgiving Day, and two months since Hurricane Helene ransacked the Southeast. The small town, like so many communities across western North Carolina, was still a scene of utter devastation. Heaping piles of debris dotted the roadside, and neighborhoods of collapsed homes sat empty in the cold dusk… |
(2024-12-25). Vulnerability of the Bay of Bengal to Ocean Acidification: Challenges and Adaptation Strategies. pressenza.com Ocean acidification, a growing global concern linked to rising carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, is having increasingly profound effects on marine ecosystems, particularly in regions like the Bay of Bengal. As the atmospheric concentration of CO2 increases due to fossil-fuel combustion, approximately one-quarter of this CO2 is absorbed by the oceans. This leads to a reduction in ocean pH and the concentration of carbonate ions, resulting in a phenomenon known as ocean acidification. This process is not only altering marine chemistry but also threatening the delicate balance of biodiversity in the Bay of Bengal, wit…
(2024-12-25). What's Left in Latin American and the Caribbean: Year 2024 in Review. pressenza.com The progressive regional current, the "Pink Tide," could be better called "troubled waters" in 2024. The tide had already slackened by 2023 compared to its rise in 2022, when it was buoyed by big wins in Colombia and Brazil. Then, progressive alternatives had sailed into power replacing failed neoliberal policies. Since, they have had to govern under circumstances that they inherited but were not their own making. | By Roger D. Harris and John Perry | Brazil's "
(2024-12-25). SATIRE: Mariah Carey: A Career Timeline. theonion.com Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" turns 30 years old this holiday season. The Onion looks back on Mariah Carey's career in honor of the Christmas hit. 4 B.C.: The son of God is delivered unto man, and the Lord in Heaven dispatches an angel to sing his word each solstice hitherto. …
(2024-12-25). Meet Saudi Doctor involved in Magdeburg Christmas market car attack. ummid.com German Police Saturday December 21, 2024 arrested Taleb — a Saudi born doctor who is accused of ramming his car into a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg.
(2024-12-25). JEE Advanced 2025 | Information Brochure, Registration, Admit Card. ummid.com IIT Kanpur has released the JEE Advanced 2025 Information Brochure on its official website jeeadv.ac.in which provides the complete schedule of the important entrance test, syllabus, eligibility criteria, online registration and admit card release date besides related information.
(2024-12-25). Siete descubrimientos que destacaron en 2024 por su impacto en la vida humana. cubadebate.cu En el panorama científico y médico de 2024, varios equipos de investigadores lograron importantes descubrimientos, que van desde el desarrollo de fármacos hasta aplicaciones para la atención médica y la investigación ambiental. A continuación te presentamos algunos de los avances más destacados.
(2024-12-25). Hoy en la Mesa Redonda, Historia de vida: Lesbia Vent Dumois, una imprescindible de la cultura cubana. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu De su admirable historia personal y de los ámbitos del Arte y la Cultura donde se ha desempeñado, conversa con ella la Mesa Redonda que se transmitirá este 25 de diciembre, a partir de las 7 pm por Cubavisión, Cubavisión Internacional, Canal Caribe, Radio Habana Cuba y los canales en redes de Cubadebate, la Mesa Redonda y el sitio de la Presidencia.
(2024-12-25). Rusia lanzará este 2025 una vacuna personalizada contra el cáncer. cubadebate.cu La vacuna fue desarrollada por la Universidad de Ciencia y Tecnología Sirius y el Centro Nacional de Investigación en Epidemiología y Microbiología Gamaleya, junto con los mayores centros oncológicos rusos. Cada vacuna se creará individualmente y entrenará al sistema inmunitario del cuerpo humano para atacar a las células malignas.
(2024-12-25). Buque de carga ruso naufragó en el Mediterráneo tras ataque terrorista. cubadebate.cu El Ursa Major naufragó en aguas internacionales del mar Mediterráneo la noche de este lunes. De los 16 miembros de la tripulación —todos ellos ciudadanos rusos —, 14 fueron rescatados y trasladados por el servicio de Salvamento Marítimo al puerto español de Cartagena, en Murcia. Los dos miembros restantes siguen desaparecidos.
(2024-12-25). Booked Up: the 15 Best Books of 2024. counterpunch.org 
If I Must Die: Poetry and Prose Refaat Alareer (OR Books) The Reckoning: From the Second Slavery to Abolition, 1776-1888 Robin Blackburn (Verso) Everyone Who is Gone is Here: the United States, Central America and the Making of a Crisis Jonathan Blitzer (Penguin) A Woman Among Wolves: My Journey Through 40 Years of Wolf Recovery
(2024-12-25). Houthis launch missile at Israel overnight; Shrapnel from IDF interceptor falls in country's center. haaretz.com This is the fifth such missile fired this week in the early morning hours from Yemen. The IDF announced earlier it would expand the warning zone following an investigation after a missile exploded in Jaffa on Saturday…
(2024-12-25). Iran to Hold War Games in Days: Ranking General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters unveiled plans for a series of "offensive and defensive" military exercises in the coming days.
(2024-12-25). Hubei expands China-Europe freight train service to boost trade with Kazakhstan. ecns.cn The China-Europe freight train from Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, has expanded its route to reach the northernmost region of Kazakhstan, further promoting high-level international trade.
(2024-12-25). Colombian workers pleased with minimum wage hike. plenglish.com The president of the Central Unitaria Trabajadores de Colombia (CUT), Fabio Arias, said, for example, that the increase will allow Colombians to have greater purchasing power. | This, he said, considering that the real increase is more than 200,000 pesos (about 45 dollars at the current exchange rate), which means an average increase of 11% over last year. | "We have called on the central workers to reduce the wage gap that we have with the previous decisions of the neoliberal and business governments," the union leader said. | Meanwhile, the president of the Confederation of Workers of Colombia, Jhon Caicedo, e…
(2024-12-25). Mijaín, Omara y fútbol argentino ganan Encuesta Anual de Prensa Latina. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 dic (RHC) El luchador Mijaín López, la velocista paralímpica Omara Durand Elías, ambos cubanos, y el equipo de fútbol de Argentina resultaron ganadores en la edición 60 de la Encuesta Deportiva Anual de Prensa Latina.
(2024-12-25). I taste the dust and feel the joy. anabaptistworld.org Evangelism rallies, energetic music and dancing, witnessing, altar calls with a dozen respondents, loud praying. I could feel the enthusiasm as the Mennonite Brethren Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo celebrated its 100th anniversary in August.
(2024-12-25). A Note on Trade and Inequality. counterpunch.org 
We saw millions of workers displaced in manufacturing, as our trade deficit ballooned from 1997 to 2007. Communities across the industrial heartland were devastated as the factories that supported them downsized or shut altogether. We can have lengthy debates about the motives of working-class people who switched from Democrats to Trump voters, but the fact that Democratic presidents pushed trade policies that destroyed millions of good paying jobs for non-college educated workers is not really in dispute.
(2024-12-25). DPP depriving youth to learn Chinese culture and history. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday said Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party has deprived Taiwan youth of their rightful opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and history by introducing educational policies and curriculum distorting Chinese history.
(2024-12-25). Trump Condemns Biden's Commutations, Vows to "Vigorous Pursue Death Penalty" truthout.org Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump vowed Tuesday that his administration will "vigorously" use capital punishment as part of his "make America safe again" agenda, despite copious evidence that the death penalty does not deter crime, is racially biased, and results in wrongful executions. Responding to Democratic President Joe Biden's Monday commutation of 37 federal death sentences… |
(2024-12-25). Hamas: New Israeli Terms Delayed Gaza Ceasefire Agreement. english.almanar.com.lb Islamic Resistance Movement — Hamas issued on Wednesday a statement which indicated that the negotiations for a ceasefire and captive exchange were underway in Doha with Qatari and Egyptian mediation in a serious manner. The movement has shown responsibility and flexibility, the statement added. "However, the occupation has introduced new issues and conditions related to …
(2024-12-25). IMF, Egypt reach deal to unlock $1.2bn to shore up strained public finances. aljazeera.com Washington-based lender says Cairo agreed to raise tax-to-revenue ratio and accelerate divestment of state-owned firms.
(2024-12-25). Egypt: Completion of the Regional Arabic course on International Humanitarian Law in Sharm El-Sheikh. icrc.org
(2024-12-25). Ethiopia Poised to Be Primary Beneficiary Within Brics Bloc. infobrics.org Ethiopia is poised to be a primary beneficiary within the BRICS bloc, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin remarked…
(2024-12-25). 'There is a normalization of madness. Our job is to be a bone in their throats'. haaretz.com 'The most important action right now is to keep the hostages in the public eye,' says Yizhar Lifshitz, whose parents were kidnapped on October 7. His mother was released, but his father remains in Gaza…
(2024-12-25). Nigeria's celebratory 'detty December' turns sombre amid economic woes. aljazeera.com Amid high inflation and soaring costs, the monthlong annual entertainment extravaganza is taking a toll on many.
(2024-12-25). All eyes on Syria. uwidata.com Last week in Türkiye, as in the rest of the world, the spotlight was on Syria. The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country and sought refuge in Russia following the fall of Aleppo and Damascus with the offensive launched on November 27 by groups led by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). The Syrian Arab Republic's …
(2024-12-25). US government agency targeting foreign disinformation shuts down. aljazeera.com State Department unit established in 2016 closes after US Congress fails to extend funding amid Republican accusations.
(2024-12-25). Roads to glory: Xi Jinping and the legacy of the 'Two Roads'. ecns.cn At the founding of the People's Republic of China, over 100,000 people built roads through mountains and bridges over rivers, creating the Sichuan-Xizang and Qinghai-Xizang highways. They turned natural barriers into passages and created miracles in the history of road construction.
(2024-12-25). Israeli occupation forces expand aggression in SW Syria, seize local weapons. presstv.ir The Israeli military expands its invasion of Quneitra Province in southwestern Syria, forcing the locals there to hand over their weapons to the regime's forces.
(2024-12-25). Occupation Forces Shoot Ten Palestinians in Nablus and Hebron. imemc.org 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces shot and injured ten Palestinian citizens, and abducted others, including an injured woman, in the Nablus and Hebron governorates in the northern and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that the army invaded, at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus and the Balata refugee camp, …
(2024-12-25). Netzarim corridor: Israel's 'axis of death' for Palestinians. imemc.org 
By: Ruwaida Amer in Gaza, occupied Palestine — Middle East Eye Displaced Palestinians trying to return to northern Gaza risk arbitrary death or enforced disappearance at the Israeli-occupied military checkpoint Earlier this year, when a rumour spread that Palestinians could travel from southern Gaza to the north, Sabreen Lashin was one of the first to attempt to …
(2024-12-25). Israeli enemy bombards Al-Zeitoun neighborhood, southeastern Gaza Strip. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-25). Video| More Israeli Violations of Lebanon Sovereignty Pose Serious Questions about Future of Ceasefire. english.almanar.com.lb Since the ceasefire in South Lebanon took into effect on November 27, 2024, the Israeli enemy has not stopped its violations of the Lebanese sovereignty, threatening the continuity of the truce brokered by the UN, US and France. Early Wednesday, the Israeli war jets raided a house in Taraya plain in Bekaa. Moreover, the Zionist …
(2024-12-25). Israeli Channel 14: At least one person was injured in a run-over attack near the Gush Etzion Junction, south of occupied Bethlehem. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-25). Israeli army readying to stay in Lebanon more than the 60 days agreed in cease-fire. haaretz.com Sources in the Israeli army say the military will have to stay in Lebanon until the Lebanese army can fulfil its commitments under the terms of the cease-fire deal — which include attaining full control of southern Lebanon…
(2024-12-25). Israel kills 13 in Gaza, attacks Kamal Adwan hospital. newarab.com 
The Palestinian Wafa news agency said that 10 of those killed in the attacks were in southern Khan Younis, while the others were killed in the Nuseirat…
(2024-12-25). Russian attacks kill one in Ukraine, damage energy infrastructure. aljazeera.com One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure.
(2024-12-25). South Korea's Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree. aljazeera.com Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week.
(2024-12-25). Two-week-old Palestinian baby dies from cold in Gaza. newarab.com 
A second The infant, only two weeks old, was identified as Sila Mahmoud al-Fasih, and died in the al-Mawasi area located west of Khan Younis in the south of the enclave. | Days earlier, on Friday last week, another infant named Aisha Adnan Sufyan al-Qassas also…
(2024-12-25). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-25). Pakistan, Bangladesh Relation and Memories of 1971 War. ummid.com After decades of hiatus, Bangladesh and Pakistan have made a major step toward a new era of regional cooperation in South Asia, riddled with suspicion, distrust, disrespect, and lack of neighbourliness among the eight countries.
(2024-12-25). Kia Syros Launch in India Confirmed – First Look. ummid.com South Asian automobile giant Kia has confirmed the launch of its compact SUV Syros in India next year.
(2024-12-25). War-torn Sudan faces 'widening' famine crisis: UN-backed report. newarab.com 
(2024-12-25). ‚õ™LIVE: Christmas High Mass from Rubaga. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere is leading Christmas Mass at Saint Mary's Cathedral Rubaga as Christians world wide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He has called on Christians to be clean in body and soul, saying contrary behavior leads to the uncleanliness witnessed in many parts of the …
(2024-12-25). Christians asked to embrace the true meaning of Christmas. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Christians across the country have been asked to embrace the true meaning of Christmas and desist from involving themselves in immoral acts. Delivering their messages during Christmas day celebrations, religious leaders from across the world said many people instead of reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ, engage in abhorrent …
(2024-12-25). Festive Food Cravings: Scientists advise on portion control. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, scientists have urged them to be cautious with the food, warning them against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a Nutritionist told URN that people tend to start up unhealthy eating patterns during festivities whereby they take food …
(2024-12-25). Madi West Nile Diocese unveils shs14 billion budget for 2025. independent.co.ug 
Madi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of Madi West Nile Diocese has unveiled a UGX 14 Billion Budget for the year 2025. This is a significant growth up from the UGX 10 Billion this ending year. According to the Diocesan administrators, the priorities for next financial year are focused on five thematic areas …
(2024-12-25). NCBA monthly mug concludes with a thrilling mug of mugs finale. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Monthly MUG came to an exciting close this past on Dec.21 with the much-anticipated Mug of Mugs event at Mary Louise Simkins Golf Club, Namulonge. After months of intense competition, the final leg of the Monthly Mug attracted a host of golf enthusiasts and professionals, cementing its …
(2024-12-25). Police, Anti-Trafficking Office warn parents about child trafficking during holidays. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Savannah Region and the Anti-Trafficking Office at the Ministry of Internal Affairs have issued a strong warning to parents about the rising threat of child trafficking during the holiday season. The warning follows alarming statistics from the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report, which recorded 1,006 cases of …
(2024-12-25). üü¢FROM THE ARCHIVES: Uganda in chopper saga again. independent.co.ug 
üü•Does History Repeat Itself? The Independent looks back 10 years by reproducing a COVER STORY from 2015 that illustrates the mood of the time. How much has changed since then? What does it tell about the future for Uganda? You can find out if you read on, in this bi-monthly #Uganda10YearsAgo series, that starts …
(2024-12-25). MALARIA: High burden districts to access free vaccine. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda readies to add the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule, with the first inoculations scheduled for April 2025, the Ministry of Health has clarified that not all children will be getting free jabs. Speaking during a media orientation meeting, Elizabeth Kaijuka a Public Health Expert attached to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-17 team, the Uganda Cubs, will take on Somalia today in the semi-final of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) CECAFA qualifiers, taking place in Uganda. This semi-final clash is a repeat of the 2022 CECAFA U-17 semi-final, where Somalia triumphed over Uganda at …
The NSO Group, Israel's darling of malware infection and surveillance for the global security market, was the brainchild of three engineers drawn from that busiest of cyber outfits in the Israeli Defense Forces known as Unit 8200. Niv Carmi, Shalev Hulio and Omri Lavie, have certainly made an impression since they founded their technology company in 2010. The 
Gouverneur, N.Y. — The pharmacy drive-thru at the Kinney Drugs located at 437 Electronics Parkway in Liverpool, NY is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. "Obtaining prescription medications can be critical for patients who need to visit an Urgent Care or Emergency Department, but that can be challenging, especially on a major holiday. As always, our pharmacy drive-thru at our Electronics Parkway location is open 24/7. We are proud to provide the highest quality pharmacy services to the communities we serve and be responsive to t…
The U.S. House Ethics Committee has released its damning report on former Republican Representative Matt Gaetz, whom Trump had picked to be his attorney general before the Florida politician was forced to withdraw from consideration. The bipartisan committee's report found Gaetz "regularly paid women for engaging in sexual activity with him" and possessed illegal drugs, including cocaine and ecstasy, on "multiple different occasions." The report also found Gaetz had violated Florida's statutory rape law by paying a 17-year-old high school student for sex in 2017. The Ethics Com…
On Monday, Israeli forces shot three Palestinians, including a child and a woman, in several regions of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation forces shot a child, on Monday afternoon, in the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the northern West Bank, sparking protests. Mahmoud Barham, the Mayor of Beita, said …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Optimism is growing at the Ministry of Education and Sports headquarters at Embassy House that funding of up to UGX 840 billion for its flagship education project will be secured from the World Bank. Sources tell our reporter that these funds, part of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) …
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the Christmas celebrations draw near, traders in Nebbi District are counting losses due to a low turnout of buyers, which they attribute to poor harvests and financial strain among farmers. Traditionally, the festive season boosts sales, but this year, many traders are experiencing a stark decline in business. …
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Inzu Ya Masaba, the Bamasaba Cultural Institution is set to conduct a major fundraising drive aimed at raising over one billion shillings to procure radio equipment and establish a radio station. This announcement was made by Charles Walimbwa, the Prime Minister of Inzu Ya Masaba, during a press …
Maracha, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maracha Town Council is still struggling to maintain proper waste management disposal. The area with poor waste management disposal methods is Nyadri market which is also the main local revenue source for the town council and the district. The market attracts general merchandise and buyers of produce from across West …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development has warned artistes against using foul language or risk being banned. Speaking to journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday, Betty Amongi, said her ministry will not look away when artistes are using obscene language that is capable of corrupting societal …
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Water and Environment has handed over a solar powered Water Supply System to Katholhu Parish, Nyakiyumbu sub —county, Kasese district. The solar powered water project worth over 400 million Shillings will serve over 3,000 people in communities of Katholhu, Bwengo, Kitaturwa and Kathikali villages. The project was …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) under its vast beer portfolio ushered in the festive season with the launch of its "Buckets of Cheer" campaign, a heartwarming initiative designed to bring people together, spread joy, and create memorable celebrations across Uganda during this special time of year. The "Buckets of Cheer" …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has raised concerns over inadequate funding that hinders its operational activities and compromises its mandate. Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism at the UNBS headquarters in Mbalwa, Bweyogerere, Deus Mubangizi, the Manager of National Metrology Laboratories …
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