December 6, 2025

Syrian President Al-sharaa Criticizes Israel Military Actions

December 6, 2025 12:46 pm

Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has accused Israel of heightening regional tensions and fabricating external threats to distract from the “horrifying massacres” in Gaza, during an interview with CNN’s Christiane Amanpour at the Doha Forum on Saturday.

Al-Sharaa claimed Israeli leaders frequently “export crises to other countries” under the guise of security, arguing that the state has used the October 7 attacks as justification for wider military actions. “Israel has become a country that is in a fight against ghosts,” he said.

Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in December 2024, Israeli air and ground operations in Syria have intensified, …

Bethlehem Christmas Celebrations Return After Two-Year War

December 6, 2025 12:08 pm

Bethlehem lit its towering Christmas tree in front of the historic Church of the Nativity this week, marking the city’s first major public celebration of the holiday since the Gaza war forced a two-year shutdown of festivities.

The return of Christmas events in the city where Christians believe Jesus was born comes after a recent ceasefire brought a measure of calm to the region — though tensions and hardship remain high.

Mayor Maher Canawati said Bethlehem’s decision to revive Christmas traditions was not taken lightly. Many families in the occupied West Bank have relatives in Gaza, including members of its …

South Africa Mass Shooting Leaves 11 Dead At Saulsville Hostel

December 6, 2025 11:57 am

At least 11 people, including a three-year-old child, were killed early Saturday when gunmen opened fire inside a hostel in Saulsville township, west of Pretoria. Fourteen others were wounded in one of South Africa’s deadliest mass shootings this year, police said.

Police spokesperson Brig. Athlenda Mathe told reporters that three unidentified gunmen entered the building shortly after 04:30 local time (02:30 GMT) and opened fire on a group of people who had gathered to drink. “I can confirm that a total of 25 people were shot,” Mathe said.

The attack also killed a 12-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, …

IndiGo Flight Cancellations Force India To Cap Airfares

December 6, 2025 11:45 am

India imposed emergency fare caps on Saturday after IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, cancelled 385 flights in a single day, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded outside major airports and sparking the worst operational crisis in the carrier’s 20-year history.

The government’s intervention came on the fifth straight day of disruptions caused by a severe pilot shortage at IndiGo, which failed to prepare adequately for stricter duty-time limits that took effect on Nov. 1. Thousands of cancellations since Tuesday have crippled air travel during the busy December season.

The Civil Aviation Ministry said the fare caps were necessary to maintain …

Macron Ukraine Meeting Set For London Talks On Monday

December 6, 2025 11:32 am

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to London on Monday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the leaders of Britain and Germany, as European powers coordinate their positions on the war in Ukraine and ongoing U.S.-mediated negotiations.

Macron announced the visit in a statement on X, saying Ukraine “can count on our unwavering support,” and stressing that the discussions are part of efforts by the so-called Coalition of the Willing, a bloc backing long-term security commitments for Kyiv.

“The whole point of our efforts is to provide Ukraine with security guarantees, without which there can be no robust …

Messi Just Four Goals From World Cup All-Time Record

December 6, 2025 7:18 am

Lionel Messi is edging closer to yet another historic milestone, standing just four goals away from becoming the greatest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. The Argentine captain, who already owns a catalogue of World Cup records, has scored 13 goals across his five tournaments (2006–2022). The benchmark he is now chasing belongs to Germany’s Miroslav Klose, who leads the all-time charts with 16 goals.

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, the possibility of Messi surpassing that total is one of the most compelling storylines ahead of the tournament. At 39, some might imagine his influence to be fading, yet …

Deco Dismisses Álvarez Rumors, Says Barça Focus Is Recovery

December 6, 2025 5:52 am

FC Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has reiterated that it is not the right moment to talk about potential transfers — particularly regarding Álvarez — as the club focuses on getting its injured players back and stabilising squad fitness. In remarks made after a charity event, Deco was blunt: “He’s an Atlético player. We won’t talk about players from other teams, because when we do, some people get upset.”

The comments come amid renewed speculation linking Barcelona with a big-name signing in attack — including Álvarez. While previous reports had listed him among realistic targets to succeed veteran strike options, Deco …

Real Madrid Launch Major “Silicon-Valley” Plan At Valdebebas

December 6, 2025 5:38 am

Real Madrid have officially joined forces with the regional authorities to launch the Madrid Innovation District (MID), a sweeping new project to transform part of their Valdebebas training complex into what could become one of Southern Europe’s premier tech- and research-hub campuses. The club signed a collaboration protocol on 2 December 2025 with the regional government, committing approximately 85 hectares of land to a development that aims to mix innovation, business, research, education, and residential or public amenities under one roof.

The MID is conceived as a “smart district”—a hybrid of corporate headquarters, research institutions, start-ups, training facilities, and lifestyle …

Part 2: From Stigma To Science — The Global Cannabis Awakening

December 6, 2025 3:57 am

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

For more than a century, cannabis was not merely misunderstood; it was vilified. A plant once revered in medicine, industry, and ritual was turned into a symbol of vice and criminality. The world’s relationship with cannabis became one of contradiction, a natural compound capable of healing pain and anxiety, yet branded a gateway to moral collapse. What began as colonial propaganda hardened into international law, and what followed was a global war on both plants and people.

The story of cannabis is the story of power: who defines truth, who controls knowledge, and who profits from …