(2024-12-19). West and media are 'erasing' Palestinian history, say critics. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Palestinian history is "deliberately ignored" and is being effectively "erased" as part of Western news media narratives, while establishment forces work to shut down anyone speaking out against Israel's slaughter in Gaza, academics have told a university conference of legal and Middle East experts. A two-day online summit Erasure and Defiance: the…
(2024-12-19). Vanuatu quake: Rescue teams continue Port Vila hunt for survivors. asiapacificreport.nz By Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific news editor There are conflicting reports of the official death toll from this week's massive earthquake in Vanuatu as rescue teams continue to scour the rubble for survivors. On Tuesday, the Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office reported 14 deaths. It said four people had been confirmed dead by the hospital,…
(2024-12-19). Sri Lanka thanks China for economic and debt support. plenglish.com The president acknowledged China's contribution to his country in a meeting with Qin Boyong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to a statement from the office of the presidential media division. | During the meeting, the head of State said his appreciation extends to Beijing's support for the debt restructuring program and its loans during economic challenges. | He also highlighted China's assistance during disaster situations and the provision of school uniforms for the South Asian island's children. | Dissanayake also called for…
(2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
(2024-12-19). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Revolutionising the Self. Colin Todhunter. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-19). Bangladesh: Hopeful embrace ends eight years of despair as Mariam is reunited with her husband. icrc.org
(2024-12-19). Dozens killed in two passenger bus crashes in Afghanistan. aljazeera.com At least 50 people killed in accidents on the same highway in Ghazni province between Kabul and southern Kandahar city.
(2024-12-19). Honoring Courage: Solidarity with Palestine in Indian Country during a Year of Genocide. indybay.org Censored News honors the courage of Native People who stood in solidarity with Palestine and spoke out against genocide. During a year of genocide, most of the media in the United States published distractions and false narratives, aiding and abetting in war crimes and genocide.
(2024-12-19). Indian Film Festival 2024 to be held in Russia. tvbrics.com 
Visitors in Moscow and St. Petersburg will be able to see seven Indian films of different genres…
(2024-12-19). India to play 2025 Champions Trophy on neutral ground, not Pakistan: ICC. aljazeera.com The world cricketing body announces ICC events hosted in either country to be played at neutral venues until 2027.
(2024-12-19). IEA Coal Outlook Bad News For Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com There still appears to be some naive puzzlement at the IES, that renewable energy is not replacing coal. | They still have not worked out that countries like China and India know that they cannot run their economies on the vagaries of wind and solar power.
(2024-12-19). Trump's Tariff Threats Will Only Push India Closer to Russia. globalresearch.ca US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a "high tariff" after accusing New Delhi of imposing them on the import of certain American products. However, by imposing such tariffs, Trump will only force India to expand trade relations with …
(2024-12-19). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-19). Trump's tariff threats will only push India closer to Russia. infobrics.org Indian DM considers relations with Moscow as "higher than the highest mountain".
(2024-12-19). Thousands feared dead as Indian Ocean cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte. wsws.org The horrific damage caused by Cyclone Chido is due to decades of official neglect of infrastructure and the overt, fascistic contempt of the French government for its overseas territory.
(2024-12-19). Pragjyotishpur LitFest '24 Concludes with a High Note. pressenza.com 
Guwahati: The curtain came down for the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2024 at Madhavdev International Auditorium of the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra premises in the prehistoric city of northeast India. | The venue… | The closing ceremony also witnessed the presentation of Pragjyotishpur LitFest literature awards to veteran Nepali writer Bidyapati Dahal and Suprakash Bhuyan (promising writer's category) in the gracious presence of learned academician Dr. Amarjyoti Choudhury with many others. | Dahal, a Sanskrit scholar who has immensely contributed to Nepali and Hindi literature, expressed his gratitud…
(2024-12-19). 'Laapataa Ladies' out of Oscar 2025 race. ummid.com India's official Oscar 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies' missed the inclusion in the list of films shortlisted for the prestigious Academy Awards.
(2024-12-19). The Rise of Indian HNIs and UHNIs in 2024. ummid.com India is witnessing a transformative era of wealth creation, and a dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs, tech pioneers, and seasoned industrialists drives this change.
(2024-12-19). Chinese, Japanese experts hold new round of dialogue on Fukushima nuclear water discharge. ecns.cn Experts from China and Japan carried out the third technical dialogue on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water on Wednesday in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.
(2024-12-19). Malaysians held in US's Guantanamo Bay prison returned home after 18 years. aljazeera.com Amnesty International says Guantanamo Bay prison camp is a 'glaring, longstanding stain' on United States rights record.
(2024-12-19). North Koreans killed in Kursk as they enter Russia-Ukraine war in earnest. aljazeera.com Ukraine targets Russia's mercenaries saying 'there is no reason for Koreans to fight and die for Putin.'…
(2024-12-19). UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine. aljazeera.com Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine.
(2024-12-19). Is Russia's Mutual Defense Pact with North Korea Truly Mutual? fpif.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 North Korea is turning into Russi…
(2024-12-19). Iran, Pakistan Condemn Israeli Attacks on Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Pakistan denounced the Israeli regime's acts of aggression against Syria, calling for closer cooperation among the Muslim countries to support Palestine, Syria and Lebanon.
(2024-12-19). CPEC lays groundwork for growth. ecns.cn The key to unlocking the full potential of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor lies in creating an industrial ecosystem and booming special economic zones, say analysts and diplomats.
(2024-12-19). Scientists develop carbon-capturing 3D printing method to revolutionize construction. nationofchange.org NTU Singapore researchers unveil a breakthrough that reduces the carbon footprint of concrete while enhancing its strength and efficiency for 3D-printed buildings.
(2024-12-19). As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan's chip industry braces for upheaval. aljazeera.com Trump's return casts doubt on Joe Biden's signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.
(2024-12-19). Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar. aljazeera.com Inside an international operation to repatriate endangered lemurs and tortoises trafficked from Madagascar to Thailand.
(2024-12-19). Arson at karaoke bar in Vietnam's Hanoi kills 11, police say. aljazeera.com Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security says suspected perpetrator confessed to starting blaze after dispute with staff.