(2024-12-24). Urgent lessons for Russia from the Syrian and Armenian nightmares. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-24). Insights | EU official commends China's leading role in global climate governance. ecns.cn Lauren Bardon, the first counselor for climate action and environment at the EU Delegation to China, shared his observations and insights on global climate action during an exclusive interview with China News Network following his trip to COP29 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
(2024-12-24). A general strike in fascist Portugal 1944: how can it succeed? workers.org 
Review: "Until Tomorrow Comrades," by Manuel Tiago (àÅlvaro Cunhal), translated by Eric A. Gordon and published April 7, 2023, by International Publishers, Co., Inc. I remember June 13, 2005. On that day I heard the news on the radio after returning from the park: àÅlvaro Cunhal, secretary general of the . . . |
(2024-12-24). Israelis Invade Syria: Who Will Stop Israel? counterpunch.org 
The United States, Turkey and Israel all responded to the fall of the Assad government in Damascus by launching bombing campaigns on Syria. Israel also attacked and destroyed most of the Syrian Navy in port at Latakia, and invaded Syria from the long-occupied Golan Heights, advancing to within 16 miles of the capital, Damascus. The
(2024-12-24). Kurds Under Threat in Syria as Turkey Launches Attacks and Kills Journalists After Assad Regime Falls. democracynow.org 
As foreign powers look to shape Syria's political landscape after the toppling of the Assad regime, the country's Kurdish population is in the spotlight. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan continues to threaten the Syrian Kurdish YPG militia, which Turkey regards as an extension of the Kurdistan Workers' Party militants who have fought an insurgency against the Turkish state for 40 years. Turkey's foreign minister recently traveled to Damascus to meet with Syria's new de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa, the head of the Islamist group HTS. "Turkey is a major threat to…
(2024-12-24). UN warns of 'dramatic consequences' as Kurds-Turkey tension mounts in northeast Syria. presstv.ir The UN envoy for Syria has warned of "dramatic consequences" of the hostilities between Kurdish-led militants and Turkish-backed groups in the country's northeast.
(2024-12-24). 12 people killed in ammunition factory blast in northwest Turkey. presstv.ir A blast ripped through an explosives factory in northwest Turkey, killing a dozen people.
(2024-12-24). 12 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant. newarab.com 
A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Footage showed shards of glass and metal scattered outside the plant, where ambulances stood by. | "According to initial reports, 12 employees died and four were taken to hospital with injuries as a result of the explosion" in the Karesi district of Balikesir province, local governor Ismail Ustaoglu said. | "I wish God's mercy upon our deceased citizens and a speedy recov…
(2024-12-24). Explosion at Turkish Explosives Factory Kills 12, Injures 4. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-24). Genocide in Gaza: Western Moral Collapse in the Age of Hyper-Imperialism | Vijay Prashad. indybay.org "This is not just an Israeli genocide – this is an Israeli, European and US genocide!" | Vijay Prashad exposes the moral decline of the global north in the age of hyper-Imperialism and its continued war against "defiance" found in the global south.
(2024-12-24). West is 'completely delusional' over Ukraine and will pay dearly for this mistake, warns Orbán. infobrics.org Orbán works to keep Russian gas flowing to Europe.
(2024-12-24). European activities highlight 500 years of Anabaptism. anabaptistworld.org Events celebrating the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism are planned in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands throughout 2025.
(2024-12-24). Germany Magdeburg Christmas market attacker: What we know so far. aljazeera.com The suspect, originally from Saudi Arabia, shared Islamophobic messages online and criticised German refugee policies.
(2024-12-24). Germany's Federal Electoral Committee seeks to bar the Maoist MLPD from the upcoming parliamentary election. wsws.org The premature end of the widely despised ruling 'traffic light coalition' of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Greens and neo-liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the decision for an early election is not aimed at giving the electorate a say, but rather at ensuring that an even more reactionary government comes to power.
(2024-12-24). German politicians criticize Musk backing for far-right AfD. mronline.org 
After Elon Musk posted his support for Germany's far-right AfD, the party's leader Alice Weidel expressed her gratitude. Other German lawmakers have criticized "interference" in the country's upcoming federal elections.
(2024-12-24). Hungary calls Russian leader honest, supports development of ties. plenglish.com Budapest, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has called President Vladimir Putin honest and expressed interest in developing relations with Russia, the Magyar Nemzet newspaper reported.
(2024-12-24). Will Moldova Soon Attack Transnistria Like Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service Warned? thealtworld.com The purpose behind publishing their report is to inform the Western public of Sandu's alleged plans, signal that Russia isn't interested in sparking a conflict there (no matter how she might spin its response to her potential provocations in Transnistria), and indirectly encourage her patrons to stop her | Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)
(2024-12-24). Netanyahu skips holocaust event in Poland fearing arrest. ummid.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has decided to avoid travelling to Poland fearing arrest, according to a Polish report Friday December 20, 2024.
(2024-12-24). Netanyahu to avoid Poland memorial fearing ICC arrest. newarab.com 
Poland will enforce the The court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant in November on charges of war crimes and…
(2024-12-24). Russia says two missing after cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean. aljazeera.com Ursa Major sank after explosion in the engine room, 14 of 16 crew members rescued, Russian Foreign Ministry says.
(2024-12-24). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,034. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-24). As BRICS Welcomes Nigeria as Partner. infobrics.org The 16th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit took place in the city of Kazan, Russia with an enlarged compliment of countries attending as new members and observers…
(2024-12-24). Is Russia's Mutual Defense Pact With North Korea Truly Mutual? counterpunch.org 
Against the backdrop of nearly 11 years of total war in Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are increasing military cooperation into a full military defense pact. Both Pyongyang and Moscow have signed a mutual defense obligation if either country is attacked. Currently, several thousand North Korean troops have been deployed to fight Ukrainian forces in
(2024-12-24). Transcript of NewsX 'debate' with Team Zelensky. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX Anchor, Joshua Barnes: 1: 57Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed a swift retaliation following a Ukrainian drone strike in Kazan, Tatarstan, that damaged, attacked residential buildings and an industrial facility. Though officials reported no casualties, Putin warned that attempts to destroy Russia would be met with multiple times more destruction. …
(2024-12-24). U.S. corporate land grab in Ukraine underlies war with Russia. mronline.org Heralded as a hero in Western media, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has allowed foreign private interests to steal his country's best land.
(2024-12-24). US uses Africa as a testing ground, Russia says. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The United States sees Africa as a testing ground for experimental drugs, said the deputy chief of Russia's radiation, chemical and biological protection troops, Major General Alexei Rtischev.
(2024-12-24). Ukraine Briefing: Russia issues ultimatum and challenges West to a duel. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess the latest developments associated with Ukraine as the West continues to live in the deluded fantasy that it will control the outcome of this war.
(2024-12-24). 'Dialogue Works' edition of 24 December. gilbertdoctorow.com This chat with host Nima Alkhorshid covered several important developments in the past week with respect to Russia's relations with Slovakia, Zelensky's slush fund for bribing Western politicians and the latest thinking in Moscow about the chances for reaching some accommodation with Donald Trump. As I mention in this discussion, Russian thinking about Trump has …
(2024-12-24). Robert Fico and the $500 million bribe from Zelensky. gilbertdoctorow.com Robert Fico and the $500 million bribe from Zelensky In the past week, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been in a public exchange of insults with the Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. Their dispute centered on Ukraine's decision not to renew its gas transit agreement with Russia that expires in one week's time, leaving Slovakia, …
(2024-12-24). Assassinating a top Russian general. strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-24). What We Know About The Russian Cargo Ship That Sank In Mediterranean. twz.com 
(2024-12-24). Group members call for support for peaceful resolution of Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China hopes to work with other members of the "Friends for Peace" group toward the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days after the group members convened in New York.
(2024-12-24). Violence at recruitment centers in Ukraine escalating. infobrics.org Recently, soldiers murdered the father of a conscript at a recruitment center in Odessa.
(2024-12-23). Azerbaijan: Empowering mine survivors through purposeful reintegration into the community. icrc.org
(2024-12-23). Landmark Rape Case of Gisèle Pelicot: As Ex-Husband & 50 Men Are Sentenced, Will French Laws Change? democracynow.org 
In France, sentences have been handed down in the trial of Dominique Pelicot and 51 other men convicted of rape against Pelicot's ex-wife, Gisèle. Dominique Pelicot had repeatedly and systematically drugged and facilitated the rape of Gisèle Pelicot, approaching other men online to visit their home and assault her over a period of 10 years. Pelicot waived anonymity and fought for a public trial in the historic case, a decision that shaped the public discourse on sexual violence and the prevalence of chemical submission and drug-assisted sexual assault. "We were all here to wait for Gisèle, but also we…
(2024-12-23). US military supported Syrian rebel offensive that toppled Assad government. geopoliticaleconomy.com Syrian rebel commanders admitted that the US military helped them overthrow the government of Bashar al-Assad. NATO member Turkey and Israel played key roles as well.
(2024-12-23). Israelis Invade Syria: Who Will Stop Israel? globalresearch.ca The United States, Turkey and Israel all responded to the fall of the Assad government in Damascus by launching bombing campaigns on Syria. Israel also attacked and
(2024-12-23). Headlines for December 23, 2024. democracynow.org Biden Commutes Sentences of 37 Men on Federal Death Row, UNRWA Warns "World Must Not Become Numb" to Israel's Escalating Attacks on Gaza, Doctor at Kamal Adwan Decries Israeli Attacks on Hospital in Northern Gaza, "This Is Cruelty. This Is Not War." Pope Francis Condemns Israel on Gaza, Syria: Diplomats from U.S., Turkey, Jordan and Qatar Meet with HTS Leader, Congress Passes Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, House Ethics Report Finds Gaetz Committed Statutory Rape, Panama Rejects Trump's Threat to Retake Panama Canal, Trump Says U.S. Ownership of Greenland Is "…
(2024-12-23). Turkey jails 7 journalists and media workers, places one under house arrest. evrensel.net
(2024-12-23). Presidents of UAE and Belarus discuss strengthening countries' trade and economic ties. tvbrics.com 
They also exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues…
(2024-12-23). Chaos in the Balkans due to winter storm. plenglish.com Sarajevo, Dec 23 (Prensa Latina) A winter storm today caused traffic chaos, the closure of schools and left thousands of homes without electricity in Croatia and Bosnia, while hampering efforts in Slovenia to rescue two hikers trapped in the Alps.
(2024-12-23). The Centrists Cannot Hold: Client Journalism and Our 'Concierge Media' Are Threatening Liberal Democracy When It Is Most Under Attack. bylinetimes.com 
Though often mistaken for one because it doesn't toe any single ideological line, Byline Times has never been a 'centrist' paper — and this year of elections, which have shown the vulnerability of liberal democracies in Europe and the US, have also exposed the weakness of centrism. | If your principles are just an average of the political and social sentiment of the day, then you're always going to be prey to normalisation — narratives that make extremes seem central. That's why we are committed to the opposite: pluralism — which highlights the non-average and tries to explore issues and a…
(2024-12-23). Israel's Gaza war tied to rising Islamophobia in Europe: report. newarab.com 
A report on Saturday has revealed that Israel's ongoing military actions in Gaza have led to a significant increase in The The findings asserted that Islamophobia had manifested through "
(2024-12-23). Iran, EU3 to Resume Talks in Mid-January. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A fresh round of negotiations between Iran and the European troika about regional issues and Tehran's nuclear program will be held in mid-January, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said.
(2024-12-23). US seeks global energy domination as EU energy markets face collapse. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess why claims about new energy pipelines in the Middle East are incorrect and also assess why the European energy markets are facing collapse.
(2024-12-23). Sobre la cancha: La errada teoría de la disparidad (Parte 1). cubadebate.cu Tras la goleada del Real Madrid sobre el Pachuca, mucho se ha especulado sobre la disparidad entre los clubes europeos y el ganador de la Champions. En el regreso de la Copa Intercontinental los de Carlo Ancelotti no necesitaron mucho esfuerzo para ganar. Ahora, el modernismo no puede desmerecer a un torneo con grandes historias desde su inicio en 1960.
(2024-12-23). As Germany's Energy Crisis Heightens, Two Brief Windless Periods Pushes Grid To The Limit! wattsupwiththat.com It is also often forgotten that wind turbines consume electricity when they are stationary or switched off. This is because all technical components (oil pumps, fans, control systems, etc.) must remain in operation even when they are still. Vestas specifies an electricity consumption of 55,000 kWh per year for a 4.2 MW turbine at standstill. During production times, the turbine supplies itself with electricity. But it is virtually idle 120 days a year.
(2024-12-23). Saudi warned Germany for years about Magdeburg attack suspect. newarab.com 
Saudi Arabia says it repeatedly warned Germany about Saudi officials first reportedly warned Germany in 2007, citing concerns about the suspect's radical views, including islamophobia, according to CNN. | Saudi security officials told German media they had warned the Berlin authoriti…
(2024-12-23). What will Marcos Rubio do? uwidata.com By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein President Donald Trump has chosen Mark Burnett, producer of the TV game shows "The Voice" and "The Apprentice," as special envoy for the United Kingdom. He also appointed: Richard Allen Grennel, ambassador to Germany during his first term, as presidential envoy for special missions to Venezuela and the Democratic People's Republic …
(2024-12-23). Ireland 'to turn empty Israeli embassy into Palestine Museum'. skwawkbox.org 
Israel closed embassy in Dublin in tantrum over Ireland's support for Palestine. Irish response is perfect Ireland's response to Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin over Irish support for the Palestinian people is perfect. Israel said last week that it would close its embassy — a fit of pique because Ireland has recognised …
(2024-12-23). Ireland 'to turn empty Israeli embassy into Palestine Museum'. skwawkbox.org Israel closed embassy in Dublin in tantrum over Ireland's support for Palestine. Irish response is perfect Ireland's response to Israel's decision to close its embassy in Dublin over Irish support for the Palestinian people is perfect. Israel said last week that it would the closure of its embassy — a fit of pique because Ireland …
(2024-12-23). War Industry Destroys Our Lives. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca While the car crisis, aggravated by further US protectionist measures, puts 40,000 jobs at risk in Italy, and Italy's public debt has climbed to 139% of GDP and is still rising, Italy's military spending continues to grow: according to official …
(2024-12-23). Diplomat Raps US for Holding Iranians Hostage. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An Iranian deputy foreign minister lashed out at the US for taking Iranian nationals hostage on the allegation of violation of "illegitimate sanctions" after two Iranians were arrested in the US and Italy.
(2024-12-23). Pezeshkian: Iran resolved to complete North-South Transport Corridor. presstv.ir President Pezeshkian says Iran is resolved to implement speedy complete the North-South Transport Corridor.
(2024-12-23). Poland Unable to Keep Helping Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Even Kiev's closest allies seem to be getting tired of the war. In a recent statement, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski stated that his country has reached the limit of its assistance to Ukraine and is no longer able …
(2024-12-23). Mercenaries eager for money but do not want to die for Ukraine. infobrics.org Private military involvement in Ukraine is quite limited but the largest number comes from Poland, then from the United States, and recently, many mercenaries have been arriving from Latin America, especially from Colombia and Bolivia.
(2024-12-23). Putin Weighs In on the Syrian Situation. globalresearch.ca Russian President Vladimir Putin, during his These …
(2024-12-23). U.S. Media Ignored How CIA's Operation Timber Sycamore Paved the Way For the Syrian "Revolution" covertactionmagazine.com Part of a pattern of media omissions and deception in its coverage of Syria On December 8, 2024, Syria's long-standing ruler Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia after being deposed by Sunni militia forces in what New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman called the "biggest…most game-changing event in the Middle East in the last 45 …
(2024-12-23). Ukrainian Neo-Nazi Leader Backs Nuclear Escalation, Says 'Russian Nuke Attack Will Benefit Kyiv'. defenddemocracy.press Evgeny Karas, a prominent #Ukrainian neo-Nazi activist and leader of the far-right S14 group, has made controversial remarks, claiming that Ukraine would benefit from a Russian nuclear strike. In an interview with Ukrainian broadcaster Radio Bayraktar, Karas described nuclear war as "good," stating it would end complaints and bring finality to the conflict. He suggested …
(2024-12-23). Iran Resolved to Complete Rasht-Astara Railroad: President. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to an agreement with Russia on the construction of the railroad connecting Rasht to Astara as a section of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
(2024-12-23). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,033. aljazeera.com Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
(2024-12-23). Slovak PM Fico holds talks with Putin during surprise Russia trip. aljazeera.com Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements.
(2024-12-23). BRICS + NDB Aims for More Inclusive, Sustainable, Resilient & World. infobrics.org The New Development Bank (NDB), aligned with BRICS, aims for a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable world, presenting member nations with equitable and accessible economic opportunities, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin said…
(2024-12-23). Young British leaving the armed forces. infobrics.org British citizens don't believe their government's narratives about the Russian threat.
(2024-12-23). Rallies in Paris, Berlin and Cologne show growing opposition to the war in Ukraine. wsws.org It is necessary to focus this opposition on the working class and to arm it with an international socialist perspective, independent of the imperialist powers of NATO as well as the capitalist regimes in Ukraine and Russia.
(2024-12-23). As Was Expected … smoothiex12.blogspot.com Trump's BS about Putin wanting to meet him was called by Russia. Time has come to start calling outright butt-hurt BS about serious operational matters. This time SEAD. SMO is the largest and most comprehensive SEAD operation in modern history which provides an astonishing combat record by Russian Air Force and stand-off weaponry in demolishing de facto NATO AD in 404, while providing 95% effectiveness of own AD. I give some historical introspective.
(2024-12-23). La Russie Est-Elle Humiliée Par les Provocations Incessantes De l'OTAN ? thealtworld.com Scott Ritter expose la dévastation totale dans laquelle se trouve l'Ukraine alors qu'elle suit l'OTAN vers la destruction en franchissant les lignes rouges de la Russie. | Cette vidéo arrache le masque du récit occidental selon lequel la Russie est ´ douce ª à l'égard des violations de ses lignes rouges et explique l'importance des actions de Poutine alors que la marche vers une troisième guerre mondiale devient de plus en plus réelle. | Ne manquez pas ce segment incontournable avec l'un des plus grands experts des affaires militaires et géopolitiques russo-ukrainiennes.
(2024-12-23). Mercenaries Eager for Money But Do Not Want to Die for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Two categories of foreign mercenaries are fighting in Ukraine — those who fight to earn some measly money and those who earn thousands of dollars a month by providing various services, ranging from training the Ukrainian army in combat to …
(2024-12-23). Greeks against NATO policy in Ukraine. Putin the most popular foreign leader. defenddemocracy.press Very interesting are the findings of the MRB trend measurement, which was presented in the main bulletin of Open TV, regarding the global political scene and its leaders. Regarding the war in Ukraine, 68.8% answer that there should be an immediate peace agreement even if Kiev is forced to cede territory, while 14.3% answer that …
(2024-12-23). CPJ urges Ukraine president to halt media intimidation, allow journalists to work freely. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2024-12-23). "World Report" from ITV (India)'s NewsX: a 'debate' today with Team Zelensky. gilbertdoctorow.com Today was my third television appearance on a new-to-me Indian broadcaster in the English language, NewsX, which is part of the ITV media group. ITV in India, please note, is independent of a broadcasting group with the same name in the United Kingdom. I posted the link here to my first appearance with NewsX on …
(2024-12-23). What will Marcos Rubio do? unitedworldint.com Trump has appointed a number of Special Envoys, raising questions on what the job of his Secretary of State will be. By Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein President Donald Trump has chosen Mark Burnett, producer of the TV game shows "The Voice" and "The Apprentice," as special envoy for the United Kingdom. He also appointed: Richard Allen …
For more than 500 years, Europeans have controlled the world, enforcing their rule through genocidal violence.