(2024-12-30). Headlines for December 30, 2024. democracynow.org Sixth Palestinian Child Dies of Hypothermia in Gaza as Israel Continues Unrelenting Attacks , Family Blames Palestinian Security Forces for Killing of West Bank Journalist Shatha al-Sabbagh, Syria's De Facto Leader Says It Could Take Four Years to Organize Elections, Israelis Hold Nationwide Rallies to Demand Gaza Ceasefire Deal and Netanyahu Resignation, South Korean Airliner Crash Kills All But Two of 181 People Aboard, Azerbaijan's Leader Calls on Putin to Admit Russia Shot Down Airliner, Georgia's Outgoing President Refuses to Quit as Mikheil Kavelashvili Is Inaugurated, Former President Jim…
(2024-12-30). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2024-12-30). Macron appoints Zombie government in France. mronline.org 
After the fall of right-wing PM Michel Barnier to a no-confidence vote, Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new Prime Minister, Franàßois Bayrou, to attempt to apply the same policies. The Left Berlin spoke to Paris activist, John Mullen.
(2024-12-30). Israeli Enemy Continues Violating South Lebanon Ceasefire amid Silence of Monitor Committee. english.almanar.com.lb The Israeli enemy continued on Monday violating the ceasefire in South Lebanon, disregarding the indirect agreement brokered by the UN, US, and France and the recommendations of the monitor committee which shows indifference about the Zionist attacks. In this regard, the Israeli occupation forces detonated and burned a number of houses in Taybeh village before …
(2024-12-30). France's Covid-19 pandemic investrigation handling closed. plenglish.com Paris, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The Court of Justice of the French Republic (CJR) has closed the investigation into handling the Covid-19 pandemic, which involved high-ranking authorities, the press reports today.
(2024-12-30). Clueless in Gaza. strategic-culture.su If we review the hard powers resisting Israel's Gazan turkey shoot, the first thing we notice is that almost all of these have been armed by Iran or its proxies, with the major exception being the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and its derivatives, which were headquartered in the former Syrian Arab Republic, whose new rulers are literally spreading their hind cheeks to accommodate Israel's expansionist designs.
(2024-12-30). Petition against the frame-up of the Socialist Laborers Party in Turkey. wsws.org The Socialist Laborers Party in Turkey has launched a petition against the frame-up "terror" charges targeting its leader and many members. The World Socialist Web Site and the Sosyalist Eşitlik Grubu, notwithstanding their political differences with the SLP, oppose this sham police operation and support the petition.
(2024-12-30). Turkey jails 7 journalists and media workers, places one under house arrest. evrensel.net
(2024-12-30). Jailed PKK leader says 'ready' to support Turkey peace drive. newarab.com 
(2024-12-30). Turkey announces $14b development plan for Kurdish southeast. newarab.com 
The announcement comes amid increased hopes for an end to a decades-long insurgency waged by the outlawed
(2024-12-30). Croatia's Milanovic to face rival in election run-off next month. aljazeera.com Incumbent president narrowly missed an outright win, securing 49.1% of the vote, while rival Primorac garnered 19.35%.
(2024-12-30). Israel imposes new barrier on travelers amid sharp decline in inbound tourism. haaretz.com A new mandatory entry permit will affect visitors from visa-exempt countries — including the U.S., U.K. and most European Union member states — at a time when visitors are desperately needed…
(2024-12-30). Is Israel's diplomatic isolation in Europe growing? independent.co.ug 
Standoff over closure of embassy in Dublin is unlikely to make Israel's complicated relations with the EU any easier COMMENT | DAVID EHL | After criticism from Ireland, Israel has closed its embassy in Dublin for the time being. It may be a sign that Israel's influence in Europe is waning. Even if a two-state solution …
(2024-12-30). El derrumbe europeo. cubadebate.cu Europa Occidental se resiste a admitir la derrota militar de la OTAN en Ucrania, al tiempo que vacila sobre su lugar en el nuevo orden global que tiene a la Federación rusa como un actor central junto a China y los Brics+. Los cambios se están sucediendo con una velocidad que la institucionalidad tradicional de los países colonizadores no logra procesar con sensatez y cordura.
(2024-12-30). Acuerdo Mercosur-UE, øun nuevo ALCA? strategic-culture.su Esperemos que las contradicciones internas de la Unión Europea se desarrollen y generen más malestar entre los agricultores de varios países, obligando a los gobiernos a dar marcha atrás. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…
(2024-12-30). Elon Musk Op-Ed in German Newspaper Prompts Editor to Resign in Protest. truthout.org An editor for a prominent newspaper in Germany has resigned in protest after the paper published an op-ed in which billionaire Elon Musk endorsed a far right political party. Earlier this month, Musk signaled his support for Alternative for Germany (AfD) ahead of elections set to be held in that country in February. AfD is widely recognized as a reactionary political party… |
(2024-12-30). Israel no longer needs to appease Russia. It's time to commit to Ukraine. haaretz.com Netanyahu promised Putin he wouldn't intervene in Russia's war on Ukraine, based on Israel's need for Russia's 'permission' to strike Syria against Hezbollah and Iran. But with the Middle East's new geopolitical landscape, and Putin ramping up antisemitism, there's no longer any need to bargain with the Kremlin…
(2024-12-30). Selected Articles: The "Oreshnik" Missile System: Moscow's Unrivaled Hypersonic Capabilities. Implications of Russia's "Non-Nuclear Deterrence". Drago Bosnic. globalresearch.ca 
(2024-12-30). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. popularresistance.org In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective West currently lacks. | Despite the collective efforts of NATO in arming, training, and backing Ukraine, Ukrainian forces continue to give ground at an accelerated rate across the entire line of contact amid the ongoing Russian Special Military Operation (SMO).
(2024-12-30). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,040. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,040th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-30). Should Russia cut a real estate deal with Ukraine to end the war? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-30). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-30). Ukraine Fights To Reunite Thousands of Abducted Children With Their Families. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-30). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-30). White House: President Joe Biden announces new $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-29). Azerbaijan: Arbitrary detention and judicial harassment against Rufat Safarov. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Putin sorry to Azerbaijan over plane crash, says not responsible. newarab.com 
The Russian leader called his Azerbaijani counterpart
(2024-12-29). Azerbaijan plane crashed due to 'physical external interference'. newarab.com 
The The jet crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, killing 38 of the 67 people on board, after
(2024-12-29). France strengthens its position in the Horn of Africa. unitedworldint.com France strengthens its position in the Horn of Africa: A geopolitical blow to Türkiye By Yiƒüit Saner French President Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia has raised many questions about the real objectives Paris hopes to achieve in the Horn of Africa. This visit coincided with a significant decline in French influence in …
(2024-12-29). France strengthens its position in the Horn of Africa. uwidata.com By Yiƒüit Saner French President Emmanuel Macron's recent visit to Djibouti and Ethiopia has raised many questions about the real objectives Paris hopes to achieve in the Horn of Africa. This visit coincided with a significant decline in French influence in several Sahel countries, including key nations such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, as …
(2024-12-29). Turkey jails 7 journalists and media workers, places one under house arrest. evrensel.net
(2024-12-29). Turkey's pro-Kurdish DEM party meets jailed Abdullah Ocalan. newarab.com 
A delegation from Turkey's main The visit would be the party's first in almost 10 years. | DEM's predecessor, the "The delegation left in the mornin…
(2024-12-29). Redesigning U.S. hegemony in Europe: Trump threatens NATO? strategic-culture.su Year 2025 will open with some surprises, we hope nice one. Let us hold on tight. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | 2024 has bee…
(2024-12-29). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-29). Despite Syrian power shift Russia vows to stick to deal with Iran. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, announced on Sunday that his country contemplates no changes in the strategic partnership deal with Iran, despite the current situation in Syria.
(2024-12-29). Syria situation won't impact Iran-Russia strategic partnership: Russian FM. presstv.ir Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed that the volatile situation in Syria will not affect the nature of the Iran-Russia strategic partnership and the two nations are set to sign their agreement in the near future.
(2024-12-29). Russia's Sergey Lavrov Warns NATO and US of "Decisive Response" to New Missile Threats. english.almanar.com.lb Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stern warning to the United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), stating that Moscow will respond decisively with "military-technical countermeasures" if new missile threats are posed to Russia. Prepared for Any Scenario In an interview with the RIA Novosti news agency, Lavrov emphasized that Russia is …
(2024-12-29). Russians commemorate Korean hero Kim Jong Il's death. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) On the occasion of the 13th anniversary of the death of the hero of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Il, several commemorative events were held in Russia, it was reported here on Sunday.
(2024-12-29). The digital surveillance and control agenda quietly marches forwards. expose-news.com India is pursuing the transformation of public finance using digital IDs and biometrics. Scotland updates its guidance on the use of biometrics in schools. Russia's largest bank is leading the way in …
(2024-12-29). Social unrest in Serbia portends changes. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-29). Binding Treaty: Civil society decries corporate influence at the UN. cadtm.org
(2024-12-29). How Ukraine is helping the HTS militants who overthrew Assad. scheerpost.com 
By Stavroula Pabst / Responsible Statecraft As Islamist, al-Qaida-linked group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS) overruns Syria amid President Assad's sudden ouster, evidence suggesting Ukraine has assisted the group's triumph continues to mount. Namely, the Washington Post reported Tuesday that Ukraine sent 150 first-person-view drones and 20 drone operators to Idlib about a month ago. The New York Times …
(2024-12-29). Further thoughts on Trenin and how the war ends. gilbertdoctorow.com Several comments on my latest essay and an essay on the same subject posted on the substack account of Karlof 1 prompt me to return to this subject with a few fresh observations of my own. In particular, I have further remarks on Trenin's preferred solution, which was to divide what is left of Ukraine …
(2024-12-29). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-29). United Kingdom refuses to break with neocolonialism in its relations with the Global South. strategic-culture.su The question of whether the United Kingdom is capable of offering true, equal, and mutually beneficial cooperation becomes clear when observing its practical actions and underlying interests. | Join us on , , and . | Cont…
(2024-12-29). Pope Francis mourns deaths from South Korean plane crash. plenglish.com Vatican City, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis expressed his condolences on Sunday to those who lost loved ones in the crash of a Boeing 737-800 plane during landing at the international airport of the city of Muan, in South Korea.