(2022-12-16). Congress at Odds Over How to Give Taiwan Military Aid. news.antiwar.com Some members of Congress are at odds over how to provide $10 billion in military aid for Taiwan that is included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The funds are set to be disbursed over five years through the State Department's Foreign Military Financing program. According to Defense News, top congressional appropriators want …
(2022-12-16). Belt and Road Initiative: Prospects for Brazil. infobrics.org The Belt and Road initiative introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 serves as a boost to global development. The project was initially focused on connectivity and land integration of the western part of China with Central Asia and Europe; then it has added maritime routes that include Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, Africa, and as of 2018, they already included it in Latin America with its projection towards the Arctic Ocean…
(2022-12-16). Israel supplies NATO with intelligence on Iran, enters Ukraine fray. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Ha'aretzDecember 15, 2022 Israel Gives Ukraine Intelligence on Iran via NATONATO sources tell 'Haaretz' some of the intel is on the Iranian drones… Israel has stepped up its intelligence assistance to Ukraine in recent weeks via NATO, sources in Brussels told Haaretz, with Jerusalem remaining keen to keep its aid to the embattled country indirect. …
(2022-12-16). Existential Threat to Israel from Russian-Iranian Alliance. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Remilitarized Japan doubles war spending to meet NATO standards, confront Russia, China. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleDecember 16, 2022 Japan approves a historic new military build-up Japan on Friday approved a new national security strategy one of the country's largest defense shake-ups since World War II. This is a marked shift from the country's pacifist approach [sic], which has dominated its political discourse for decades. *** The cabinet approved …
(2022-12-16). Kudankulam Unit 3 Reactor Building Dome Installed. infobrics.org The lower part and the top part of the 281-tonne dome for the reactor building at unit 3 of India's Kudankulam nuclear power plant was preassembled on the ground before being lifted 62 metres and installed in the design position…
(2022-12-16). Japan, Georgia discuss trans-Eurasian energy strategy, NATO/EU bids, "occupied territories" antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaDecember 16, 2022 Foreign Minister Darchiashvili Visits Tokyo Foreign Minister Ilia Darchiashvili visited Tokyo, Japan, to meet with his counterpart, the Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, as well as other representatives of the Japanese government. According to the Georgian Foreign Ministry, during the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and potential areas of …
(2022-12-16). Turkey deploys convoy of advanced weapons to Kosovo, Serbia mulls sending troops. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92December 16, 2022 Media: 11 trucks full of weapons are going in the direction of the so-called Kosovo The state authorities of Serbia received information that 11 trucks full of weapons left for so-called Kosovo, the media reports. As Kurir learns, the trucks carry the most modern weapons mortars and missiles from Turkey worth …
(2022-12-16). Is the U.S. colonizing Syria by frequently stealing its oil. ecns.cn The U.S. military has stolen Syrian oil three times in half a month since December, transporting nearly 1 tanks from the northeastern oil fields of Syria to Iraq.
(2022-12-16). War, social crisis and the tasks of young people in South Asia. wsws.org Workers in South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region are also being dragged into the maelstrom of imperialist war, which threatens the entire world with nuclear annihilation.
(2022-12-16). Farha confronts Israel's erasure of Palestine. electronicintifada.net With its global Netflix platform, movie about the Nakba has unprecedented reach…
(2022-12-16). Multiple Breadbasket Failures as Radicals Stop Private Jets. dissidentvoice.org Global warming is taking a big bite out of the planet. Unprecedented severe droughts dry up major commercial waterways and extreme conditions have either diminished or partially decimated many crops in the US, Europe, China, Australia, the Indian subcontinent and throughout regions of Africa. This article explores the impact of "multiple breadbasket failures" as defined …
(2022-12-15). UAE approves use of China's Sinopharm broad-spectrum COVID vaccine. ecns.cn A broad-spectrum COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese drugmaker Sinopharm, which has the potential to protect against variants including Omicron, has been approved for emergency use by authorities in the United Arab Emirates.
(2022-12-16). Digital hub target on track with China tech. ecns.cn Saudi Arabia is speeding toward a digital future full of potential with Chinese cooperation, the kingdom's Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha said.
(2022-12-16). Mile-Mengzi high-speed railway put into operation in Yunnan. ecns.cn The 107-km railway linking cities of Mile and Mengzi officially opened to tourists on Friday. It connects with the Nanning-Kunming Railway and integrates into southwest China's outbound channel to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian nations.
(2022-12-16). Fish scale-shaped ice floes on Yellow River. ecns.cn Fish scale-shaped ice floes floating along a section of the Yellow River create a magnificent scenery in winter in China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Dec. 15, 2022.
(2022-12-16). "Israeli Exceptionalism" Is a Canadian Value that Forgives Apartheid Israel All Its Crimes. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). End of second general strike by truck drivers in ROK. journal-neo.org On December 9, South Korea's Cargo Truckers Solidarity Union voted to end their 16-day strike. The decision brought to an end the second round of Yoon Suk-yeol's stand-off with the left-leaning trade unions, which we have already discussed in previous articles. The strikers were demanding permanent status for the current temporary minimum wage scheme, plus …
(2022-12-16). US Sanctions Are Killing Syrians and Are a Human Rights Violation. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-16). Weilong Delicious lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. ecns.cn Chinese snack maker Weilong Delicious Global Holdings was listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Thursday, pricing its shares at HK$10.56 each in its initial public offering to raise $130.6 million.
(2022-12-16). Parlamento Europeo anuncia reforma tras escándalo de corrupción. telesurtv.net La titular confirmó que las reformas deben estar listo en el nuevo año en pos de cerrar las "fisuras" que permanecen.
(2022-12-16). Paiute and Shoshone Elders Evicted from Homes with No Place to Go in Winnemucca, Nevada. indybay.org WINNEMUCCA INDIAN COLONY, Nevada — In a cruel action during winter, the Winnemucca Tribal Court evicted Paiute and Shoshone elders without a trial, and banished people from their homes with no place to go in northern Nevada. Elders' homes and possessions have been burned and demolished, and utility lines cut, attorneys said.
(2022-12-15). President's visit spurs hope for Saudi Arabia exchanges. ecns.cn In light of President Xi Jinping's official visit to Saudi Arabia, Chinese companies in the country have been full of hope and expectation that the visit will bring forth more opportunities for cooperation.
(2022-12-16). Expertos de ONU condenan violencia de Israel contra palestinos. telesurtv.net Los expertos refirieron que en lo que va de 2022, han muerto al menos 1 palestinos a manos del Ejército de Israel, de ellos, 33 niños.
(2022-12-16). Mass protests in Bangladesh against brutal cost of living increases. wsws.org The Bangladesh Nationalist Party is desperately attempting to keep the mass anger of the working class and the poor tied to the parliamentary framework.
(2022-12-16). Zurda Infinita conversa con el exfutbolista brasileño Zico. telesurtv.net Zico destacó que Argentina cuenta con más hinchas que Francia de cara a la final que disputarán el próximo domingo.
(2022-12-16). Saturday 12/17: Freedom March & Rally for IRAN: "Woman, Life, Freedom!" indybay.org San Jose City Hall | 200 E Santa Clara Street | San Jose, CA 95113…
(2022-12-15). Estudiantes peruanos toman una universidad en capital del país. telesurtv.net Los jóvenes expresaron que podrían sumarse a las manifestaciones del 15 de diciembre en el Centro de Lima.
(2022-12-15). Washington practically become party to Ukraine war. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says that Washington, which has practically become a party to the conflict, will not be able to evade complicity in the terror unleashed by the Kyiv regime against Russian civilians.
(2022-12-15). NATO East: Japanese-Russian military tensions rise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Stars and StripesDecember 15, 2022 Russian bombers, fighter jets skirt Japanese skies to send a message, expert says Russian bombers made a recent show of force near Japan to indicate the cost of being an "unfriendly country," according to a Tokyo-based security expert. Two Russian nuclear-capable Tu-95 strategic bombers accompanied by Sukhoi fighter jets made …
(2022-12-15). 12m Tons of Russian Goods to Transit via Iran to India. infobrics.org Following India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to Moscow in November, Russia and Iran have agreed to allow the passage of 12 million tons of Russian goods via Tehran…
(2022-12-15). Turkey invites leaders of Russia, Syria for talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Turkish President was quoted on Thursday as saying he proposed to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to form a trilateral mechanism with Russia and Syria to accelerate diplomacy between Ankara and Damascus.
(2022-12-15). The Global South Births a New Game-Changing Payment System. infobrics.org Challenging the western monetary system, the Eurasia Economic Union is leading the Global South toward a new common payment system to bypass the US Dollar…
(2022-12-15). Sanders Withdraws Yemen War Powers Resolution Vote Over Biden Opposition. popularresistance.org Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) on Tuesday night withdrew his request to vote on the Yemen War Powers Resolution that would end US support for the Saudi-led war and blockade on Yemen, citing White House opposition to the bill. | Sanders said on the Senate floor that he was informed ahead of the scheduled vote of the administration's opposition to the legislation, meaning President Biden would veto the resolution. The Intercept reported earlier in the day that The White House was pressuring senators to vote against the bill, and Democrats came out in opposition to Sanders' resolution earlier on Tuesday, including Sen.
(2022-12-15). Albaneses toman por la fuerza municipio Mitrovica en Kosovo. telesurtv.net Efectivos policiales de Kosovo custodiaron la sesión asambleísta en la que los ocupantes prestaron juramento.
(2022-12-15). The British American Project and Fighting Back Against the Israel Lobby with Matt Kennard, Asa Winstanley and Huda Amori. mintpressnews.com On this special episode of The Watchdog, Lowkey discusses and later analyzes the role played by external actors in dictating the domestic political environment in the United Kingdom.
(2022-12-15). ADL Using Impact Investing to Target BDS. mintpressnews.com The Anti-Defamation League has acquired Jewish investor network JLens. This has little to do with investment and everything to do with shielding Israel from criticism from ethical investment firms.
(2022-12-15). IAEA Delegation to Visit Iran Over Uranium Traces Inquiry. news.antiwar.com The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is sending a delegation to Iran on December 18 over an inquiry into uranium traces at undeclared Iranian nuclear sites the nuclear watchdog has been pursuing for years. "At the invitation of Iran, an IAEA technical team will be in Tehran on Sunday 18th December 2022 aiming at addressing …
(2022-12-15). IAEA's New chance for moving ahead. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — A delegation of the UN nuclear watchdog will travel to Tehran in the coming days amid heightened tensions between Iran and the West over a range of issues.
(2022-12-15). Corrupting the European Parliament: Qatar's Sports Diplomacy. dissidentvoice.org 
How utterly fitting that it should happen at this time. The Qatar FIFA World Cup is coming to a close, a tournament nakedly bought by a state keen to be a standard bearer, not merely of the Arab world, but the world of shameless sportswashing. Despite being criticised for its human rights record, its laws …
(2022-12-15). Israel sinks to new low by smearing slain children as "terrorists" electronicintifada.net Tel Aviv aims to deflect responsibility for climbing fatalities.
(2022-12-15). 300 China-Laos Railway freight cars roll off assembly line in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn The first batch of 300 C70E freight cars for the China-Laos Railway manufactured by the CRRC Meishan company rolled off the assembly line on Wednesday in Meishan, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
(2022-12-15). The Road to De-Dollarisation Will Run through Saudi Arabia. dissidentvoice.org 
Balqis Al Rashed (Saudi Arabia), Cities of Salt, 2017. On 9 December, China's President Xi Jinping met with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to discuss deepening ties between the Gulf countries and China. At the top of the agenda was increased trade between China and the GCC, with …
(2022-12-15). 5.9-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC. ecns.cn A 5.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the waters off Taiwan's Hualien County at 12: 03 p.m. Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
(2022-12-15). Mongolia, China mark 60th anniversary of signing of boundary treaty. ecns.cn Mongolia and China marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of their boundary treaty here on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). Endangered corsac fox captured in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn With its body length at -60 centimeters and tail at 25-35 centimeters, the corsac fox is the smallest fox in China, living mainly in steppe, desert and semi-desert areas.
(2022-12-15). The US factor in current China-EU relations. journal-neo.org 
The countries of the European continent, which the EU bureaucracy also claims to represent, are among China's top three partners in foreign trade and economic relations. The other two are a dozen Southeast Asian countries that form ASEAN, and the US. In turn, trends in trade and economic relations cannot be considered outside the context …
(2022-12-15). Agrifood exports hit 4.8m tons worth $2.9 bn in 8 months. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran exported 4.86 million tons of agricultural and food products worth $2.99 billion in the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Nov. 21), new data released by the Agriculture Ministry show.
(2022-12-15). Iran's trade with India surpasses $2 bn. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran's trade with India stood at $2.09 billion during the first 10 months of 2022, the latest data released by India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry show.
(2022-12-15). Netanyahu Says US Must 'Reaffirm' Alliance With Saudi Arabia. news.antiwar.com Israel's incoming prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said Thursday that the US must "reaffirm" its alliance with Saudi Arabia and that he will seek normalization with Riyadh once in office. "I think that the alliance, the traditional (US) alliance with Saudi Arabia and other countries, has to be reaffirmed. There should not be periodic swings, or …
(2022-12-15). More than 27,000 Sri Lankan postal workers hold national strike. wsws.org Sri Lankan postal unions are propagating the reactionary nationalist myth that the state-owned service, and workers' living standards and rights, can be defended with better capitalist management.
(2022-12-15). UN Experts Decry Record Year of Israeli Violence in Occupied West Bank. commondreams.org "Israel's deplorable record in the occupied West Bank will likely deteriorate further in 2023," the special rapporteurs warned.
(2022-12-15). Military Situation In Syria On December 15, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-15). Two major ship locks on Yujiang River open to traffic in Nanning. ecns.cn The two ship locks opened to traffic on Wednesday, allowing large vessels of 3,000 tons to travel eastward along the Yujiang River to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao area.
(2022-12-15). Foreign Ministry statement on hostile stances towards Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday issued a statement over the hostile positions of several European governments toward Iran, as well as several other regional and international issues.
(2022-12-15). CovertAction Bulletin — Eyewitness Report Iran Protests: Truth or Media Distortion? covertactionmagazine.com In the last few months, the western media has been reporting on large scale protests sweeping Iran against the hijab in the wake of the death of Mahsa Amimi. The protests were described by some journalists as a revolution against the Islamic Republic, and have been highlighted as a movement led by young women. Is this true? Is there a revolution? How much of this is part of a major media disinformation campaign? We are joined by Mazda Majidi, Iranian author, journalist, and anti-war activist who has recently returned from Iran.
(2022-12-15). US always had instrumental attitude toward human rights issue. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Criticizing the inhumane US sanctions imposed on the Iranian nation, the country's foreign ministry spokesman said that the American regime has always had a political, instrumental attitude towards the issue of human rights.
(2022-12-15). Baku: 2020 Caucasus war victory for entire Turkic people. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagDecember 15, 2022 President Ilham Aliyev received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States On December 15, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (TST) Kubanichbek Omuraliyev. AZERTAC reports that President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Kubanichbek Omuraliyev on his election as the …
(2022-12-15). Francia pasa a la final de Qatar 2022 tras derrotar a Marruecos. telesurtv.net El próximo 18 de diciembre Francia se enfrentará a Argentina en la gran final del Mundial Qatar 2022.
(2022-12-15). Iran strongly lambasts US non-unanimous resolution in ECOSOC. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani on Wednesday night strongly condemned the United States-led resolution that terminated Iran's membership in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
(2022-12-15). Iran's theocratic rulers get nervous as workers join protests in massive numbers. peoplesworld.org 
TEHRAN—The chants of "Death to the Supreme Leader" and "Death to Khamenei" which have been heard across Iran in recent weeks are reminiscent of the cries of "Death to the Shah" that resonated throughout 1977 and 1978, in a movement that eventually led to the overthrow of the Shah's police and anti-popular rule. Back then, …
(2022-12-15). Enemies to be defeated with resistance of Iranian people. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Stating that the progress of the country won't be stopped, the Iranian President said that the problem created by the enemies will be defeated with the resistance and standing of the people.
(2022-12-15). President Raeisi arrives in South Khorasan Province. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in South Khorasan Province on Thursday morning as the second round of his visits to different provinces of the country continue.
(2022-12-15). Mongolian authorities' response to popular protests a sign of a democratic crisis? journal-neo.org 
The recent protests in Mongolia very quickly attracted international attention, provoking lively discussions in the media and among commentators. During the large-scale demonstrations participants called for reform of the land rent system, greater transparency in economics statistics, and stricter measures against corruption, including the punishment of corrupt officials, in particular MPs and government ministers. On …
(2022-12-15). Front pages of Iran's English dailies on Dec. 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Here are the front pages of Iran's English language dailies on Thursday, December 15.
(2022-12-15). Only an Uprising Will Create the Conditions Necessary to Resolve This Crisis. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Borón Dec 14, 2022 | This deplorable situation will not be resolved by relying on the self-criticism of the federal courts, on its proven (lack of) willingness to self-reform, or on an unproductive dialogue with the beneficiaries of the reactionary mafia occupying Argentinian justice and politics. | I think that only a uprising like that of October 17, which founded modern Argentina, or the large demonstrations that toppled the regimes of the Shah of Iran, Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, or that liberated India from British rule will create the conditions necessary to resolve this crisis. | Like a very ag…
(2022-12-15). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org UK pay stoppages continue on railways and postal services joined by nurses as government prepares anti-strike laws and the army to break strikes; Belgian workers to hold one-day national strike demanding energy price caps and abolition of pay rise restrictions; protests in Syrian province Suweida call for general strike over living conditions to bring down the government; many Kenyan health workers in Mombasa County defy court order and unions to end pay strike; civil servants on five-day strike in Plateau State, Nigeria over wages and pension contributions unpaid for three months…
(2022-12-15). Enemy's dream of dominating Iran never to come true. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — The Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says that the enemy uses all its power to dominate Iran but its dream of dominating Islamic Iran will never come true.
(2022-12-15). Mine explosion in Azerbaijan leaves 1 soldier dead, 7 injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — An Azerbaijani soldier was killed and seven others were injured following a mine explosion in Azerbaijan's Kalbajar region, local authorities said on Wednesday.
(2022-12-15). Palestine is the real winner of World Cup 2022. liberationnews.org 
Palestine is the winner of FIFA 2022 despite not participating in games at all. Morocco, the first African team to reach the semi-finals, became a symbol of the skill and dignity of the oppressed.
(2022-12-15). Dual counter share trading to boost renminbi's internationalization. ecns.cn HKEX on Tuesday announced the upcoming launch of the Hong Kong Dollar-Renminbi Dual Counter Model to support the listing, trading and settlement of renminbi-denominated counters in Hong Kong.
(2022-12-15). Hainan delegation seeks new investments in FTP. ecns.cn Hainan province is making a major effort to strengthen investment in its free trade port, with a business delegation from the province led by Vice-Governor Ni Qiang setting off from Haikou on Friday for activities in Hong Kong and Germany.
(2022-12-15). Atilio Borón: 'Only an Uprising Will Create the Conditions Necessary to Resolve this Crisis'. orinocotribune.com By Atilio Borón Dec 14, 2022 | This deplorable situation will not be resolved by relying on the self-criticism of the federal courts, on its proven (lack of) willingness to self-reform, or on an unproductive dialogue with the beneficiaries of the reactionary mafia occupying Argentinian justice and politics. | I think that only a uprising like that of October 17, which founded modern Argentina, or the large demonstrations that toppled the regimes of the Shah of Iran, Hosni Mubarak in Egypt, or that liberated India from British rule will create the conditions necessary to resolve this crisis. | Like a very ag…
(2022-12-15). Zurda Infinita analiza segunda jornada de semifinales de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Francia y Argentina definirán el próximo domingo al ganador de esta Copa del Mundo Qatar 2022.
(2022-12-15). Irish soldier killed after UN convoy attacked in Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — An Irish soldier has been killed on a United Nations peacekeeping mission after a convoy of two armored utility vehicles carrying eight personnel traveling to Beirut came under small arms fire, Ireland's defense forces said.
(2022-12-15). Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on Dec. 15. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Mehr news agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran's Persian-language dailies on Thursday, December 15.
(2022-12-15). ISIS Cells Killed Five Pro-Government Fighters In New Central Syria Ambush: Monitoring Group. southfront.org 
On December 15, five fighters of the pro-government National Defense Forces (NDF) were killed when their vehicle was ambushed by ISIS cells in Syria's central region, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. | The London-based monitoring group said that the NDF vehicle was moving near the town of Ithriyah in the eastern Hama countryside, on a key road leading to Raqqa when it was targeted with an explosive device. Three NDF fighters were killed by the explosion, while two others were a…
(2022-12-15). Tàºrkiye, Azerbaiyán y Turkmenistán acuerdan mayor cooperación. telesurtv.net La base de las relación trilateral es la historia, las creencias y el patrimonio cultural que se remonta a siglos.
(2022-12-15). The (Re)Birth of Sol Invictus. dissidentvoice.org 
It is the month of December, and yet the city is at this very moment in a sweat. License is given to the general merrymaking. Everything resounds with mighty preparations—as if the Saturnalia differed at all from the usual business day! — Roman philosopher Seneca, ca. 64 C.E.1 In the pre-Julian, Roman calendar, December was …
(2022-12-15). 1 killed, 3 injured in bomb explosion in S Syria. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — One Syrian teenager was killed and three others were injured following an explosion of a bomb left by terrorists in the east of Syria's Daraa.
(2022-12-15). Enemies to be defeated by resistance of Iranian people. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Stating that the progress of the country won't be stopped, the Iranian President said that the problem created by the enemies will be defeated with the resistance and standing of the people.
(2022-12-15). Bitter irony that US presents itself as Iran women supporter. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — In reaction to the US-drafted solution that terminated Iran's membership in the CSW, Kazem Gharibabadi said that it is a bitter irony that the American regime presents itself as a supporter of Iranian women's rights.
(2022-12-15). 2 killed, 9 injured in suicide blast in NW Pakistan. ecns.cn Two people were killed and nine others injured in a suicide blast in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Thursday.
(2022-12-15). Final Straw: Stop Evictions at Winnemucca Indian Colony. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio show and podcast The Final Straw speaks with Kyle Missouri, a resident of the Winnemucca Indian Colony in Humboldt County, Nevada. photo: @sugarbushgang Listen and Download HERE On Tuesday, December 13th, I spoke with Kyle Missouri, a resident of the Winnemucca Indian Colony in Humboldt County, Nevada where a longstanding conflict between…
(2022-12-14). Iran, Russia sign deal to develop space cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran and Russia signed a deal on Wednesday to develop their cooperation in the space industry.
(2022-12-14). The United States and White supremacy at war with China. mronline.org 
In 1904, Jack London, the most celebrated American writer of the time, was sent as a reporter to cover the war between Russia and Japan.
(2022-12-14). Political Analyst Andrew Korybko: The Latest Unrest in Iran is Actually a US-Backed Hybrid War (Interview). orinocotribune.com The full English version of the interview that Russian-American political analyst and journalist Andrew Korybko recently gave to Iran's Kayhan newspaper, which was reported on by the Tehran Times, is presented here. | 1. Do you confirm that the recent unrest that occurred in Iran is connected to Hybrid Warfare? | Yes, the latest events were the result of external forces exacerbating preexisting fault lines within Iranian society for the purpose of catalyzing street clashes between civilians and the security services. Some participants were misled by foreign information warfare narratives while a few among them ar…
(2022-12-14). Over 40% of Iran, Russia trade transactions done in ruble. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Moscow announced on Wednesday that over 40% of the trade transactions between Iran and Russia are carried out in ruble.
(2022-12-14). Egypt Joins the New Development Bank as IMF Twists the Screws. journal-neo.org 
Recently, Egypt ratified its participation in the New Development Bank (NDB) founded by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) back in 2014. But interestingly, neither the New York Times nor any other mainstream western media outlet covered the news. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's cabinet finally ratified the agreement establishing the NDB and …
(2022-12-14). Iran welcomes expanding judiciary cooperation with Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iran Judiciary's head Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejeii in a meeting with Russia's Prosecutor-General Igor Krasnov announced Iran's readiness to expand judiciary cooperation with Russia and other neighboring countries.
(2022-12-14). BRICS CCI Organized Energy Partnership Forum: For Sustainable Development. infobrics.org BRICS CCI hosted the BRICS Energy Partnership Forum, aimed at deliberating coherent and pragmatic solutions to the rising energy demand for India and realise the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat towards a brighter future. The Forum brought in industry professionals from varied backgrounds ranging from government, industry leaders to start-ups under one roof…
(2022-12-14). Catherine Perez-Shakdam: The "Israeli Spy" Who "Infiltrated" MintPress. mintpressnews.com Whatever the truth of the situation, the curious case of Catherine Perez-Shakdam is a reminder to anti-war and anti-imperialist groups, human rights organizations and even progressive media outlets that spies could be among you.
(2022-12-14). IAEA team to visit Iran on Sunday over nuclear probe. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday a technical team will visit Tehran on Sunday.
(2022-12-14). Like Qatar, Israel buys influence in Brussels. electronicintifada.net Lobby drives EU work on anti-Semitism.
(2022-12-14). US should respond positively to Iran's goodwill: China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — China's foreign ministry spokesman said Wednesday that the US needs to respond the goodwill and flexibility Iran has shown recently.
(2022-12-14). China's Military Sends 18 Bombers Into Taiwan's ADIZ. news.antiwar.com Taiwan's Defense Ministry on Tuesday reported that 29 Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft flew into Taiwan's air defense identification zone, including 18 H-6 bombers. An ADIZ is an area where a country requires foreign aircraft to identify itself, but the concept is not covered under any international treaties and has no international regulations. Taiwan …
(2022-12-14). Xinjiang enterprises seek business opportunities in Central Asian countries. ecns.cn Representatives of industry-leading enterprises from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are currently on a trip in Central Asia to seek business opportunities there.
(2022-12-14). India-China border clash highlights simmering war danger in Himalayas. wsws.org The border conflict is made all the more explosive due to the role American imperialism is playing in inciting India to take a harder line against China.
(2022-12-14). IAEA officials due in Tehran in coming days: AEOI chief. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — IAEA officials are scheduled to visit Tehran in the coming days, the Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said on Wednesday.
(2022-12-14). As Far-Right Come To Power In Israel, J Street Struggles For Relevance. popularresistance.org Strange things are taking place in the inner workings of the State of Israel, and here in the U.S., liberal Zionists must face the reality that they have not only failed, but unleashed the worst of the worst of the Zionist thugs who are now in power. The power in the "Jewish State" is no longer in the hands of so-called moderate Zionists who are palatable to Zionist liberals, but the most violent, dangerous thugs the State of Israel has ever seen. However, these individuals would never have been able to reach such power if it were not for the J Street liberals who keep the pie-in-the-sky myth of the liberal, peac…
(2022-12-14). Iran exports $3.7bn steel products in 8 months: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA)— According to the official statistics of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Iran exported $3.7 billion worth of steel and downstream steel products in the first eight months of the current year of 1401.
(2022-12-14). Syria Says Losses From U.S. Occupation Are Over $111 Billion. southfront.org 
Losses resulting from the United States occupation of northern Syria, a region that is reach in oil, gas and many other natural resources, has succeeded $111 Billion, the Syrian Foreign Ministry revealed on December 14. | The U.S. first dispatched its forces to Syria in 2014 under the pretext of combating ISIS. Today, an international coalition led by the U.S. and backed by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces controls vast parts of the northern region, including key o…
(2022-12-14). IDF Chief Confirms Israeli Airstrike Hit Convoy on Syria-Iraq Border in November. news.antiwar.com The head of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday confirmed that Israel was behind an airstrike on the Syria-Iraq border in early November that targeted a truck convoy and reportedly killed at least 10 people. IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi claimed that a truck in the convoy was carrying weapons from Iran to …
(2022-12-14). War's Chokehold On Culture w/ Matt Hoh. scheerpost.com The military's invasion on our culture and the possible fall of any antiwar voices in the mainstream are discussed ScheerPost's Max Jones and Diego Ramos with former Afghanistan Senior Civilian Officer Matt Hoh.
(2022-12-14). Sri Lanka president threatens to take "tough decisions" on budget. wsws.org During the budget debate, Wickremesinghe threatened to crush anti-government struggles imposing a state of emergency and deploying military and police forces.
(2022-12-14). The impact of 30 years of imperialist war on the Middle East and Central Asia. wsws.org Thirty years of imperialist interventions and wars for regime change, from Yugoslavia to Iraq, Syria, Libya and Yemen, have left millions dead and tens of millions displaced.
(2022-12-14). Over 11,000 Yemeni children have been killed or injured since 2015: UNICEF. mronline.org 
2015 is the year when the Saudi-led international coalition intervened in the conflict in Yemen. It has also imposed a blockade crippling land and sea blockade.
(2022-12-14). Evidence of Japanese war crimes displayed at museum. ecns.cn The Museum of Evidence of War Crimes by Japanese Army Unit 731 in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, recently finished its 70-day redisplay project and released new evidence of atrocities during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
(2022-12-14). Military Situation In Iraq On December 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-14). Military Situation In Syria On December 14, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-12-14). Bombing kills 1, injures 14 in Pakistan restive border area. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — A roadside bomb killed one civilian and wounded at least 14 others in Pakistan's northwest border area on Wednesday, media have cited the police as saying on Wednesday.
(2022-12-14). 'Capitalism and Slavery', and dismantling the accepted narratives of history. mronline.org 
"When British capitalism depended on the West Indies," Eric Williams wrote in 1938, "they ignored slavery or defended it. When British capitalism found the West Indian monopoly a nuisance, they destroyed West Indian slavery."
(2022-12-14). U.S. Defies Turkey, Deploys M777 Howitzers & Bradley Vehicles In Northern Syria (Photos). southfront.org 
A U.S. Soldier from the 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 1/163rd Combined Arms Battalion, inspects a Bradley M2A3 Fighting Vehicle at Ali Al Salem AB, Jan. 27, 2022. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Chloe Ochs) | The United States-led Coalition deployed additional heavy weapons in northern Syria, defying Turkey's recent threats to Kurdish forces in the region. | On December 13, photos of the reinforcements surfaced online. The photos showed several M777 towed 155 mm howitzers. Local sources in no…
(2022-12-14). Urgent Appeal to Commercial Airlines: Avoid Assisting in the Forcible Deportation & Transfer of Human Rights Defender Salah Hamouri. samidoun.net 
Avoid Assisting in the Forcible Deportation & Transfer of Human Rights Defender Salah Hamouri Summary Israel has recently announced it will imminently deport Palestinian human rights defender Salah Hamouri, an act that could be a serious violation of international law. We, the undersigned human rights organizations, call on commercial airlines to do everything in their …
(2022-12-14). The Lifespan Of A Dollar In Black Community Is Only 6 Hours: Fact Or Myth? moguldom.com For decades the narrative that the dollar only circulates for six hours in the Black community compared to dozens of times in others, like the Jewish and Asian communities, has been perpetuated. It's a statistic that countless financial experts and wealth advisors have quoted in hopes of encouraging Black people to support Black businesses more …
(2022-12-14). Marruecos y Francia buscarán clasificación a la final de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Este partido será el primero en una Copa del Mundo entre ambos conjuntos, que se han enfrentado en cinco amistosos entre 1988 y 2007.
(2022-12-14). Argentina vence a Croacia y jugará la final de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Argentina consiguió su pase a la final del Mundial Qatar 2022 gracias a los goles de Lionel Messi y de Julián Álvarez.
(2022-12-14). øDurmiendo con el enemigo? globalizacion.ca 
Succionar al Emirato de Qatar para que se convierta en un "Aliado importante fuera de la OTAN" y "Amigo de Estados Unidos" tiene la intención de eventualmente apropiarse y/o ejercer control a través de medios militares, corrupción, cambio de régimen…
(2022-12-14). Syrian Intelligence Patrol Ambushed In Northern Daraa (Video). southfront.org 
On December 12, a patrol of the Syrian Air Force Intelligence Directorate (AFID) was ambushed in the town of Dael in the northern countryside of Daraa. | The patrol came under fire minutes after entering Dael. Heavy clashes broke out between intelligence officers and unidentified gunmen in the streets of the town. The patrol managed to withdraw from Dael only after the intervention of the Syrian Arab Army, who quickly dispatched several battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles to the town.
(2022-12-14). Philippines: Fight state terrorism. fightbacknews.org Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement from the Communist Party of the Philippines. | The Party today joins the Filipino people and their broad democratic and patriotic forces in marking International Human Rights Day. We cannot overemphasize the significance of this year's commemoration of Human Rights Day as the Filipino people face increasingly worse forms of political repression under a government that employs its armed minions to terrorize the people. | The Philippines today is under a de facto martial law regime in which the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine N…
(2022-12-14). Israel claims responsibility for attack on Iran fuel tankers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Chief of General Staff of the Israeli Army on Wednesday claimed responsibility for the attack carried out several weeks ago on two tanker trucks carrying Iran's fuel in the Al Bukamal region.
(2022-12-14). Zurda Infinita comenta pase de Argentina a final de Qatar 2022. telesurtv.net Destacaron el desempeño de la Albiceleste durante el partido que dominaron frente a Croacia.
(2022-12-14). U.S. hatchet woman, EU threaten Georgia over their operative Saakashvili. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi2December 14, 2022 Further delays only increase the questions and concerns regarding his well-being Kelly Degnan on Saakashvili's process postponement The US Ambassador to Georgia recently commented on…
(2022-12-14). Secretario ejecutivo de ALBA-TCP arriba a Cuba para Cumbre. telesurtv.net Llorenti evocó el primer encuentro entre los líderes de Venezuela y Cuba, los comandantes Hugo Chávez y Fidel Castro.
(2022-12-14). Saudi-led coalition seizes two Yemeni oil tankers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Spokesman for Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) on Wednesday evening announced the seizure of two more fuel-carrying ships of Yemen by the Saudi aggressor coalition.
(2022-12-14). Palestina pide protección a la ONU ante crímenes de Israel. telesurtv.net El secretario de la OLP criticó la violencia de colonos y del Ejército de Israel contra el pueblo palestino.
(2022-12-14). Have Women Become Victims of Politics in India? dissidentvoice.org After the collapse of the USSR, life, especially those of the womenfolk, reportedly became miserable in some of the erstwhile 'states' — now free countries — of the Soviet Union. Stories, such as women selling sex to survive, became common in those places. I remember having read a story of a mother and her plight. …
(2022-12-14). Iran minister, Qatar envoy stress strengthening ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian energy minister and Qatar's ambassador held a meeting in Tehran Wednesday to stress the need for developing and strengthening bilateral relations in various fields.
(2022-12-14). 44 spy suspects linked to Mossad detained in Turkey. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — 44 individuals, suspected of spying on Palestinians in Turkey, were detained by Istanbul police and the National Intelligence Organization (MIT).
(2022-12-14). Thousands of garment workers laid off in the Philippines. wsws.org Under conditions of a worsening global economic crisis, the mass lay-offs in the Philippines are part of the relentless assault on the wages and living conditions of workers around the world.
(2022-12-14). Iran publicly hangs second anti-government protester after show trial. wsws.org The Iranian authorities' resort to ever harsher repression is rooted in their fear that under conditions of ever deepening poverty and ever-widening social inequality, the working class will erupt onto the scene.
(2022-12-14). British empire killed 165 million Indians in 40 years: How colonialism inspired fascism. mronline.org 
A scholarly study found that British colonialism caused approximately 165 million deaths in India from 1880 to 1920, while stealing trillions of dollars of wealth. The global capitalist system was founded on European imperial genocides, which inspired Adolf Hitler and led to fascism.
(2022-12-14). IDF Chief Says Israel Attacked Iranian Weapons Convoy On Syrian-Iraqi Border. southfront.org 
(2022-12-14). US continues to stir conflict in Afghanistan: Iran envoy. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan says that although the US has withdrawn its troops from Afghanistan, it is continuing its destabilizing policy and creating conflict there.
(2022-12-14). 2 Iranian animations to vie at Indian intl. film festival. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Two Iranian animations "Lopeto" and "Let's Make Peace" are scheduled to be screened at Ahmedabad International Children Film Festival.
(2022-12-14). Israel Says 'Iron Fist' Active Protection System Completed Successful Test (Video). southfront.org 
The first serial produced Eitan APC in a handout photo published June 14, 2022. (the Israeli Ministry of Defense) | On December 12, the Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the Iron Fist active protection system (APS), developed by Elbit Systems, had completed a successful test. | During the test, the hard-kill APS was fitted on the new Eitan 8×8 armored personnel carrier (APC). The ministry said that the successful test involved launching several anti-tan…
(2022-12-14). Iran, Japan ink MoU on climate change. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — Iranian and Japanese sides signed an MoU on reducing the consequences of climate change.
(2022-12-14). US does not want to see empowered Iranian women. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The Iranian UN envoy condemned the US move in drafting a resolution against Iran at the UN women's body, saying that Washington cannot stand seeing empowered Iranian women on the international stage.
(2022-12-14). Syria's Losses Mount In Conflict With Israel. southfront.org 
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(2022-12-14). Iranian freestyler nominated for best wrestler in world. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) — The United World Wrestling has put the name of Kamran Ghasempour on the list of the top five freestyle wrestlers in the 2022 Freestyle Wrestling World Cup.
(2022-12-14). Iran among top 10 steel-producing states. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) — Iran is considered one of the most important producers of steel — an environmentally friendly and sustainable product — that plays a key role in the economy of the country.
(2022-12-14). Israeli Election Results Shatter Illusion About the Possibility of a Two Party State. globalresearch.ca
(2022-12-14). Why the Government of Venezuela has resisted while many Leftist presidents could not. mronline.org Each overthrow, removal, disqualification, dismissal, or murder of left-wing presidents or presidential candidates in Latin America highlight the legacies of Comandante Hugo Chávez, of President Nicolás Maduro and, in general, of the Venezuelan political process of the last 23 years.
(2022-12-14). South Korea and Saudi Arabia open up a new level of economic partnership. journal-neo.org South Korea and Saudi Arabia have had diplomatic relations for more than 60 years, but since 2015, when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman became actively involved in state affairs, relations between the two countries have received a new impetus for cooperation, expanding from the traditional sectors of oil trading and construction to developing alternative energy …
(2022-12-14). Cross-border soccer gambling case cracked by Sichuan police with $20.07 mln involved and 22 suspects detained. ecns.cn Police in Yibin have recently cracked a Qatar-World Cup-related cross-border soccer gambling case which involved over 140 million yuan ($20.07 million) with the participation of over 700 gamblers. Twenty-two suspects have been detained.
(2022-12-14). Three ISIS Terrorists Killed In Iraqi Airstrikes On Diyala Hideout (Video). southfront.org 
On December 12, fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) carried out airstrikes on a hideout of ISIS near Lake Hamrin in the eastern Iraqi province of Diyala. | The Iraqi Security Media Cell said in a statement that the pinpoint airstrikes were carried out in coordination with the Interior Ministry's Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency. At least three terrorists were reported killed in the airstrikes. | The IQAF released footage of the airstrikes, which were carried out by…