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The head of MICI, Julio Molto, said that, in addition to continuing to promote traditional products, the government is working on diversifying sales, with a greater emphasis on the services sector, as part of the strategy to broaden the export base and strengthen the country’s competitiveness.

The official specified that through last October, accumulated exports reached $835 million, representing a 3.1 percent increase, equivalent to an additional $24.8 million, compared to the same period in 2024.

For Molto, this is a record figure, the highest accumulated value between 2010 and 2025.

Among the leading export products are shrimp, bananas, watermelon, and sugar, sectors that continue to be pillars of Panamanian foreign trade.

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Addressing the opening of the Seminar on the International Situation and China’s Diplomacy 2025, the top diplomat stated that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter and the core of the country’s fundamental interests.

Wang noted that China firmly opposes the provocations of Taiwanese separatist forces and the massive sale of US weaponry to the island.

He underscored that achieving the complete reunification of the country is an inalienable historical mission, within the framework of the legal defense of sovereignty and territorial integrity.

He also indicated that more and more countries are reiterating their adherence to the One China principle, recognizing Taiwan as part of Chinese territory, and opposing any attempt at secession.

Wang pointed out that any action aimed at blocking this historical trend is doomed to failure.

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In a post on X, the Indian head of government stressed that ongoing diplomatic efforts remain the most viable path to ending hostilities and achieving lasting peace.

He urged all parties involved to remain focused on these efforts and avoid any actions that could undermine them.

Yesterday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reported that, during the night of December 28-29, Ukrainian authorities carried out a terrorist attack using 91 long-range attack drones against Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod region.

The Russian Foreign Minister emphasized that all the drones were destroyed by Russian Armed Forces air defense systems and noted that no injuries or damage from falling debris were reported.

He also stressed that the attack took place “during the intense negotiations between Russia and the United States to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.”

During an interview this Tuesday on the Rossiya 1 television channel, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova asserted that Kyiv will face a response for its acts of terrorism.

The high-ranking diplomat stated that “the latest actions of the Ukrainian authorities demonstrate that this is a genuine, bloodthirsty terrorist regime with a neo-Nazi base, but they will receive a response for it.”

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Etsegenet Mengistu, Chairperson of Legal and Justice Affairs Standing Committee of the House of People’s Representatives (Parliament), commented in a briefing that these agreements signify Addis Ababa’s growing diplomatic influence and its commitment to international regulations. The meeting provided a platform for experts and legislators to analyze the frameworks and ensure their alignment with the nation’s sovereign interests and legal integrity.

The analysis included the two agreements with China, focusing on the transfer of convicted persons and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters.

Meanwhile, with Brazil, the Committee examined a bilateral treaty on the repatriation of convicted persons, along with a formal extradition agreement with South Africa for citizens sought for criminal prosecution.

The Committee underscored that these measures are intended to create a solid legal framework for addressing transnational crimes and managing the exchange of detainees with greater transparency.

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The second most populous city in Andalusia, in southern Spain, with around 600,000 inhabitants, is one of the country’s cultural hubs, with other branch museums, such as the Georges Pompidou and the Thyssen-Bornemisza, whose main locations are in Paris and Madrid, respectively.

The Picasso Museum Malaga had a banner year in 2025 with 792,366 visitors, a figure that confirms the stabilization of visitor numbers and the strength of the institution’s cultural project, the institution noted.

The year began and ended with two exhibitions of the artist’s work, each with a different starting point: Picasso: The Royan Notebooks, and Picasso: Memory and Desire.

The year began and ended with two exhibitions of the artist’s work, each with a different focus: Picasso: The Royan Notebooks, and Picasso: Memory and Desire.

In the contemporary artists section, the Museum hosted William Kentridge’s installation More Sweetly Play the Dance as a guest work, and the exhibition Genius Loci by Belgian painter Farah Atassi.

Educational and cultural activities were a cornerstone of the museum, with nearly 30,000 participants in conferences, seminars, courses, screenings, and concerts, reinforcing its commitment to art education and dissemination.

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Dieudonne Kasereka, communications officer for the 34th Military Region, stated that armed men abducted 42 women from the central area of Bukombo, in the Rutshuru territory.

According to residents, the women were first tortured.

Their exact destination or whereabouts is difficult to determine, the officer told Radio Okapi station, and added that this is not the first such act attributed to the AFC/M23 rebels.

Kasereka commented that other acts of violence against civilians have been committed in Mushoro (Bwito Chiefdom), Pitango and Musinde (Batangi Chiefdom), and Kahongole (Katsiru village, also in Bwito).

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Currently, everyone is receiving free care and medication.

On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a second financial aid package of US$1,670 for each of the people affected by the derailment of the Interoceanic Train. This amount that is intended to cover immediate and funeral expenses.

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She explained that the second round of financial aid will be provided once the Attorney General’s Office (FGR) clarifies the causes of the accident. The president visited hospitals of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE).

Some patients were transferred to Oaxaca, and others may be sent to Mexico City for specialized medical care as needed. Sheinbaum lamented the deaths of thirteen people.

In response to complaints from family members regarding alleged medical negligence, Sheinbaum assured that everyone is receiving free care and medication. Personnel from the National Commission for Victims and the Servants of the Nation are also assisting the affected families.

Navy Secretary Raymundo Morales informed that 250 people were on board, 108 of whom were hospitalized, and 44 remain hospitalized. There are scheduled surgeries for at least four people, and one has already been carried out on a minor.

#MañaneraDelPueblo | La presidenta @Claudiashein informa prioridades del Gobierno de México tras accidente del Tren Interoceánico: atender a víctimas y familias de manera directa, esclarecer los hechos, así como garantizar la seguridad de vías e infraestructura. Sigue el trabajo… pic.twitter.com/7lu5ipQsUR

— Gobierno de México (@GobiernoMX) December 29, 2025

The text reads, “President Claudia Sheinbaum informs of the Mexican government’s priorities following the Interoceanic Train accident: providing direct assistance to victims and their families, clarifying the facts, and ensuring the safety of tracks and infrastructure. Coordinated efforts continue.”

A Hi-Rail type scout vehicle had previously inspected the route and reported that the tracks were in normal condition. Human Rights Undersecretary Felix Medina announced a telephone hotline and public servants for affected family members.

IMSS-Bienestar Director Alejandro Svarch also indicated that care protocols had been activated at various hospitals. The Mexican president attended the funeral of a victim in Asuncion Ixtaltepec and reiterated that the government’s priority is to attend to the injured and their families.

Sheinbaum clarified that she prioritized hospitals and families and did not visit the accident site because it was part of the investigation. She confirmed that the train driver was not injured and that his statement will be taken by the FGR.

The president emphasized that the Trans-Isthmus Railway tracks meet technical requirements and safety certifications. She reiterated that these reviews are ongoing for railway projects and will not be initiated solely because of this accident.

In #Mexico, at least 13 people died and 98 were injured after the Transistmico train derailed on Sunday, December 28, on Line Z, which connects Salina Cruz, #Oaxaca, with Coatzacoalcos, #Veracruz, within the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. pic.twitter.com/ysIdYyKNQs

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The Republican leader is ‘not concerned’ about Israel’s actions under the ceasefire.

On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued warnings to Hamas and Iran, as the second phase of the Gaza peace plan and concerns over Tehran’s missile program dominated his closed-door talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.

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Analysts said Trump’s remarks were aimed at projecting leverage on both Gaza and Iran, but cautioned that rhetoric alone is unlikely to resolve the underlying challenges.

HAMAS DISARMAMENT

Trump said Hamas would be given only a “very short period of time to disarm” and warned there would be “hell to pay” if it failed to comply.

“They’re going to be given a very short period of time to disarm,” Trump told reporters after meeting with Netanyahu at his Mar-a-Lago residence, adding that his special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would oversee the disarmament process.

“If they don’t disarm as they agreed to do … then there will be hell to pay for them,” Trump said. “But we don’t want that. We’re not looking for that.”

Trump said earlier that he would try to launch the second phase of the Gaza peace plan “as quickly as we can,” stressing that Hamas’ disarmament would be a central condition.

Trump also said he was “not concerned” about Israel’s actions under the ceasefire, claiming Israel had “lived up to the plan 100 percent,” while acknowledging differences with Netanyahu over how to address settler violence in the occupied West Bank.

Netanyahu has reportedly indicated he will not rush the transition to the next phase of the peace plan while the remains of Ran Gvili — believed to be the last unrecovered Israeli hostage — remain in Gaza.

The ceasefire remains in the first of three phases outlined in the plan, with details of the second phase yet to be finalized. The second phase is expected to include Hamas’ disarmament, the start of reconstruction, and new governance arrangements for Gaza, potentially overseen by an international “Board of Peace” led by Trump.

On Saturday, Gaza health authorities said that 414 Palestinians have been killed and 1,142 wounded since the latest ceasefire began on Oct. 10. Analysts said that even if a phase-two agreement is announced, core issues, including who governs Gaza, security arrangements, and the absence of a clear path toward Palestinian statehood, would remain unresolved.

🚨BREAKING: Trump announces he has lobbied the president of Israel to give a full pardon to Benjamin Netanyahu and a “pardon is on its way.”

You’re looking at two disgusting criminals obsessed with evading accountability.
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— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) December 29, 2025

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Trump said that Iran may be attempting to expand its weapons capabilities at new sites, warning of “very powerful” consequences if Tehran proceeds. “I hope Iran is not trying to build up, as I’ve been reading, that they’re building up weapons,” Trump said at a joint appearance with Netanyahu.

“If they are, they’re not using the sites that we obliterated, but they’re using possibly different sites. If it’s confirmed, there will be consequences. Maybe more powerful than last time,” he said, warning that his administration would support another swift military strike if Iran attempts to redevelop its ballistic missile program.

“I hear that Iran is trying to build up again, and if they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,” Trump said, urging Iran to pursue a “deal” with Washington, saying it would be “smarter.”

In response, Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, said any aggression would receive a strong, immediate response that goes beyond what the attacker expects, Iran’s state-run Nour News agency reported.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said last week that Iran’s missile program is defensive and “non-negotiable,” criticizing what he called Western “hypocrisy.”

On June 13, Israel launched surprise airstrikes on multiple targets in Iran, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians. On June 22, U.S. forces bombed Iranian nuclear facilities at Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan –an operation Trump has since described as a major military success.

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In neighborhoods of the coastal city of Latakia, pro-government youth groups launched simultaneous attacks against businesses and civilian vehicles in areas inhabited by Alawites.

The incidents included shots fired into the air, the throwing of stun grenades, acts of vandalism, and the burning of public and private property, accompanied by sectarian slogans and insults.

Local sources confirmed that at least three people were injured, one of them seriously, raising fears of a possible escalation of violence.

According to the official SANA news agency, security forces were deployed in the affected areas to prevent further clashes and maintain order.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported similar incidents in the Jabal al-Ward area, north of Damascus, where groups of young men rode motorcycles and behaved provocatively, creating tension among residents. In this context, one man was stabbed and taken to a hospital.

The Observatory also reported the deaths of three young men: two from the town of Tayr Jamla, west of Hama province, and one from the village of Saboura, after being attacked by armed groups for sectarian reasons.

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“Vladimir Putin sent Christmas and New Year 2026 greetings to foreign heads of state and government.

Among them are the President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the President of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, and the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro,” the statement published on the Kremlin’s official website reads.

The statement also highlights Putin’s Christmas and New Year greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian President Droupadi Murmu, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Growing numbers of Americans blame Trump for their financial difficulties.

A poll conducted for Britain’s Guardian newspaper shows that nearly half of Americans believe their financial security is getting worse, while a majority say the United States is experiencing an economic recession.

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The survey, carried out by the Harris Poll between Dec. 11 and 13 among 2,180 nationally representative U.S. adults, found that economic pessimism has deepened over the past year, with growing numbers of Americans blaming the White House for their financial difficulties.

According to the poll, 45 percent of respondents said their financial security is deteriorating, compared with just 20 percent who said it is improving. Meanwhile, 57 percent said the U.S. economy is undergoing a recession, up 11 percentage points from a similar poll conducted in February.

The results underscore an “economically tumultuous year.” Many Americans reported feeling “shaken” by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, mass government layoffs and a crackdown on immigration, even as official data recently showed stronger-than-expected economic growth. Consumer confidence, as measured by the Conference Board, has declined for five consecutive months.

‘Deadly New Disease’: 1998 Poll of Americans’ Predictions for Future Were ‘Surprisingly Prescient’ https://t.co/jUkSOIdXYO

— Mediaite (@Mediaite) December 30, 2025

The poll highlighted sharp political divisions in perceptions of economic conditions. Democrats were almost twice as likely as Republicans to say their financial security is getting worse, at 52 percent versus 27 percent.

Concerns were also pronounced among independent voters, with 54 percent saying their finances are deteriorating, up nine percentage points from February. A majority of independents, 58 percent, also believe the country is in recession.

At the same time, more of the blame is being placed on the White House than ever before. When asked who is most responsible for increasing prices, 76 percent of Democrats and 72 percent of independents pointed to government management of the economy. Republicans were more divided, though a majority of 55 percent also blamed the government rather than corporate practices.

Differences in economic sentiment were also evident across gender, race and income groups. Women expressed significantly greater pessimism than men, with half saying their financial security is worsening, compared with 39 percent of men.

About two-thirds of Black and Hispanic respondents said the U.S. economy is in recession, compared with just over half of white respondents.

Income disparities further reflected what some economists describe as a “K-shaped” economy. Among respondents earning less than US$50,000 a year, 59 percent said their financial security is getting worse, up 13 percentage points from February. By contrast, 37 percent of those earning more than 100,000 dollars said things are getting worse.

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Addressing the Seminar on the International Situation and China’s Diplomacy 2025, Wang noted that this year marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations, in a context of deep changes on the international arena.

The diplomat said that China will act under the leadership of the Communist Party Central Committee, with President Xi Jinping at its core, and will maintain the construction of a community with a shared future for humanity as its central focus.

The foreign minister affirmed that Chinese diplomacy will seek to unite the world’s progressive forces and concentrate efforts on preserving peace and promoting common development.

Upon summarizing the diplomatic year, he underscored that Beijing acted as a stabilizing factor in the face of conflicts affecting world peace.

Wang pointed out that the nation played a central role in its regional environment, strengthening ties with neighboring countries and advancing the construction of communities with a shared future.

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“Such actions represent a threat to stability and security, particularly in the context of efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace,” Mirziyoev stated, as quoted by his press office.

According to the Kremlin, “the President of Uzbekistan expressed his outrage at the attack” and “condemned the reckless terrorist actions of the Kyiv regime.”

On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of launching an attack on the presidential residence in the Novgorod region using 91 drones. He claimed that all the drones involved in the attack were intercepted by air defenses.

Lavrov pointed out that Russia does not intend to abandon the negotiation process with the United States following the Ukrainian attack, but will review its position in those talks.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that the failed Ukrainian drone attack against Putin’s residence was “an act of terrorism” intended to derail the peace negotiations.

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The report on combat operations, broadcast on the military’s official Telegram channel, specifies that “units of the Dnieper Troop Group occupied, through forceful actions, the village of Lukyanovskoe in the Zaporizhzhe Oblast.”

The Ministry also estimated that Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered approximately 1,330 casualties in the last 24 hours in the area of ​​the Russian special military operation.

According to the report, the Central Troop Group inflicted the highest number of enemy casualties, more than 470, followed by the Southern Troop Group, with up to 220 casualties.

The Eastern Troop Group inflicted more than 210 casualties. In the Northern Group’s area of ​​operations, Ukraine lost up to 200 soldiers; in the Western Group, more than 190; and in the Dnieper Group, up to 40.

The Ukrainian Army also lost 21 armored fighting vehicles, 79 cars, eight artillery pieces, two electronic warfare stations, and 10 ammunition depots.

In addition, Russian air defenses intercepted three projectiles from the Himars multiple rocket launcher system and 18 unmanned aerial vehicles.

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But Easy is not the only one affected by the collapse in consumption that has decimated sales and bankrupted hundreds of businesses across the country.

Other long-established chains are also closing their doors and leaving employees jobless, such as Vea, Yaguar, Ecomar, and Fravega.

The marked drop in sales is compounded by increased operating costs and a forced reconfiguration of the business throughout the country.

The news outlet Urgente24 notes that for three decades, Easy La Tablada was much more than just a store. Located at a strategic point in La Matanza, on Camino de Cintura and the iconic roundabout, it served as a landmark for families, business owners, and construction workers.

According to data provided by the Union of Commercial Employees and Workers of the Western Zone, the supermarket registered a sustained drop in sales of 30 to 50 percent during the last two years of Javier Milei’s neoliberal government.

These numbers show a clear trend: The year is ending, and mass consumption has failed to recover, with the austerity measures being felt by both households and businesses. Added to this is the sustained increase in commercial rents, one of the costs that most pressures the profitability of businesses.

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“Behind these numbers is the effort of millions of Venezuelan workers, business owners, entrepreneurs, farmers, fishermen, and community members,” the Vice President wrote on her Telegram account.

Rodriguez emphasized that, united as one, they are determined with unwavering resolve not to succumb to the brutal economic blockade imposed by the United States and its allies.

“In 2026 we will continue to be victorious!!” she affirmed.

The Bolivarian Government foresees a 9 percent growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of the year.

According to ECLAC, the Bolivarian Republic will close this year with a GDP of 6.5 percent and projects 3.0 percent for 2026.

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The leftist leader supports the constitutional right of citizens to protest.

On Monday, LIBRE party presidential candidate Rixi Moncada sharply criticized Honduras’ Nov. 30 elections, calling them illegitimate and tainted by fraudulent practices and manipulation of results.

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Her remarks came amid a mobilization called by LIBRE Party coordinator Manuel Zelaya in support of Central District Mayor Jorge Aldana, who remains at the electoral warehouses of the National Institute for Professional Training in protest over authorities’ refusal to recognize his electoral victory.

Moncada voiced support for the protest and said Hondurans must not yield to what she described as external impositions or internal decisions that betray the popular will.

She directly criticized the National Electoral Council (CNE), accusing it of acting in favor of the country’s traditional two-party system and of violating constitutional and legal principles.

The political leader warned that those responsible for alleged irregularities will have to face justice, regardless of how much time passes or what power they seek to shelter behind.

#Honduras | Former President Manuel Zelaya calls for protests over electoral fraud committed during the November 30 presidential elections. pic.twitter.com/5hzp8JtE0J

— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) December 29, 2025

Moncada said that in response to electoral fraud and the imposition of a president, civic struggle is a duty, not an option, because giving up citizen mobilization would amount to surrendering popular sovereignty.

“We do not recognize the president of fraud. The elections are null because not all the votes, biometric devices and voter booklets were counted. The CNE violated popular sovereignty,” Moncada said, stressing that the Honduran Constitution upholds citizens’ right to defend the democratic order when it is violated.

“Honduran laws provide for criminal, civil and administrative liability” in cases of electoral fraud, Moncada stated, addressing the Organization of American States, the European Union and countries that have recognized the alleged winner of the presidential elections.

“We will remain firm and strong against organized crime and against those who, through fraud, coercion and threats, have imposed an electoral result that does not reflect the popular will,” she concluded.

#FromTheSouth News Bits | Honduras: Several social organizations declared themselves on alert due to the potential return of the National Party to power, which they accuse of serious human rights violations. pic.twitter.com/ESjOksCNzh

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The company, declared a Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 2018, performs the classic Don Quixote, a season dedicated to Cuban prima ballerina assoluta Alicia Alonso on her 105th birthday.

Nunez and Reve captivated the audience on December 28 at the Teatro Nacional de Cuba with charm, vibrant chemistry, and supreme technical mastery.

Nunez is a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London, and Reve is a guest artist with that renowned British company and a principal dancer with the Queensland Ballet in Australia, who has never lost the habit of returning to his roots and honoring them with respect and affection.

The BNC will open 2026 with another performance of Don Quixote on January 1 at the Teatro Nacional de Cuba, with first dancers Anette Delgado and Anyelo Montero in the leading roles.

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Founded on February 10, 1980, by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the political organization, the largest left-wing party in Latin America, has maintained its leadership continuously since late 1990s and has retained stability under the current administration.

The second position is held by the conservative Liberal Party (PL), led by former President Jair Bolsonaro, which reached its historical high with 12 percent approval.

Its growth intensified as of December 2021, reaching double digits in October 2022.

Before the PL’s rise, the second position was contested by the Brazilian Social Democracy Party (PSDB) and the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB), which were overtaken by the Social Liberal Party (PSL) in 2018 following the attack against Bolsonaro.

The PT, throughout its existence, has left a profound print on the national political scene, symbolizing the struggle for social inclusion, redistributive justice, and the active participation of the popular sectors.

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The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has sharply criticized new Israeli legislation restricting UNRWA’s activities, warning that it directly undermines international law and the agency’s mandate.

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Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), described as “outrageous” the vote by Israel’s parliament approving new legal measures against the humanitarian agency. In a post on X, Lazzarini said the legislation “constitutes a direct affront to the mandate given to the Agency by the UN General Assembly” and violates rulings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

Israel’s Knesset approved on Monday, in second and third readings, an amendment to a January 2025 law that bans UNRWA’s activities within Israeli territory. The measure passed with 59 votes in favor and seven against. Lazzarini stated that “the legislation cuts off the supply of water, electricity, fuel and communications to UNRWA and grants the Government of Israel the authority to expropriate UN properties in East Jerusalem, including UNRWA’s headquarters and its main vocational training center.”

“The vote by the Israeli parliament on 29 December 2025 passing new legislation against UNRWA is outrageous. It is a direct affront to the mandate granted to the Agency by the UN General Assembly and contrary to findings of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which… pic.twitter.com/6tomQEoldS

— UNRWA (@UNRWA) December 30, 2025

He also noted that the law explicitly excludes UNRWA from Israeli legislation recognizing UN privileges and immunities, which he described as “a clear violation of the obligations of the State of Israel under the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.”

During the parliamentary debate, Israeli lawmaker Boaz Bismut accused UNRWA of being “an arm of Hamas,” alleging involvement of agency staff in the events of October 7. However, the ICJ has indicated that Israel has not presented sufficient evidence to demonstrate a lack of neutrality by the agency or to substantiate claims that a significant portion of its staff is linked to armed groups.

Lazzarini further denounced unilateral actions on the ground, including Israeli officials entering UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem and the forced closure of its schools, which deprived hundreds of refugee children of their right to education. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative, described the law on X as “another violation of international law.”

The new legislation expands restrictions imposed since January 2025, which had already banned UNRWA operations in occupied East Jerusalem and suspended all contact between Israeli officials and the agency. Lazzarini emphasized that “the ICJ has ruled that UNRWA’s services are essential for the fulfillment of the UN’s commitment to the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to self-determination.”

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Iran designates the Royal Canadian Navy as a terrorist organization in response to the “illegal decision” by the Canadian government targeting part of the Iranian Armed Forces.

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The Iranian foreign minister says the Venezuelan people will safeguard their country’s independence and national interests in the face of illegal moves by the United States.

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According to the agency, those arrested include four members of the National Police, two agents of the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI), and three private citizens who were formerly with the Criminal Investigation Section and the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute (Inpec).

The Attorney General’s Office added that the accused profitted from their positions and demanded between 400 million and 1 billion pesos (between US$108,000 and US$270,000 at the current exchange rate) from a citizen who had served a sentence in the United States and from his family members.

The demand for money was intended to prevent the imposition of precautionary measures aimed at seizing his assets, to prevent the execution of arrest warrants, and to halt other legal actions against him.

It was also revealed that those allegedly involved in the illicit activities managed to destroy evidence to obstruct the investigation and coerce witnesses into providing false information about the relatives of the man who served time in the United States, in retaliation for their refusal to pay the requested sums.

They are also accused of intimidating one of the lead investigators to gain access to details of the cases they were interested in; for all of this, they will be charged with several crimes.

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Lawyer Sonia Vera warned in an interview with FM Mundo radio that Glas, whose request for transfer to a hospital was denied by a judge, is taking 21 medications with more than 45 doses daily, without adequate medical supervision.

“The problem is not the medication itself, but the extreme polypharmacy he is being subjected to,” the lawyer stated, noting that there are no evaluations to determine whether the combination of medications is counterproductive.

Following the denial of the habeas corpus petition for his transfer to a hospital, the lawyer maintained that the government is creating conditions that could lead to her client’s death, and questioned the medical care provided in the detention centers where he is being held.

He explained that for years he unsuccessfully requested that the internist treating Glas be allowed entry, until the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) issued precautionary measures, which granted him access in December to the maximum-security prison located in the coastal province of Santa Elena.

Vera emphasized that Glas suffers from 18 medical conditions and takes opioids, antihistamines, muscle relaxants, and other medications, making him a drug-dependent patient.

She warned that the abrupt discontinuation of any of these medications could cause severe anxiety and even death. He also reported a 70 percent reduction in Glas’s food intake, a situation that has led to malnutrition, further aggravating his health.

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  The operation took place in the state of Amazonas, in southern Venezuela, as part of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces’ (FANB) Strategic Operation Bolivarian Shield Independence 200, he revealed on his Instagram account.

  The operation was carried out in the Alto Orinoco municipality, a border area with the Federative Republic of Brazil, and was in response to direct instructions from the constitutional president and commander-in-chief of the FANB, Nicolas Maduro, in a frontal offensive against the trafficking of narcotics and psychotropic substances throughout the nation, he specified.

Hernandez said that the aircraft were operating from illegal clandestine airstrips, flagrantly violating the Law for the Comprehensive Defense of Airspace Control, as well as the Law of National Security and Defense.

  He stated that they lacked authorized flight plans, visible identification, and transponder systems for transiting through national airspace.

  The commander-in-chief of the FANB emphasized that, with this latest achievement, Venezuela has now disabled a total of 39 aircraft so far in 2025 and 430 since 2012, “consolidating an insurmountable barrier against organized crime.”

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